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2002-04
Undergraduate
Degree
Programs
Bulletin
Information current as of March 1, 2 002.
For more up-to-date information, visit the
Undergraduate Bulletin on the Web:
www.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook
GENERAL INFORMATION
USING THIS BULLETIN
This bulletin is intended to serve as a basic tool in academic program planning: students should become familiar
with its information, which is updated annually. The bulletin is divided into three sections.
General Information The General Information section describes the University — its responsibilities for resident
instruction, continuing education, and research; its policies regarding admission, tuition and charges, agencies and
servicer, and student aid. Particular attention should be paid to the General Education program requirements.
Undergraduate Programs This section offers an outline of each college's and school's general requirements and
the specific requirements for each major in that college or school. Information on ROTC programs and intercollege
programs is also included in this section. To find information on specific academic majors, use the subject index in
this bulletin.
Course Descriptions A brief description of each course offered by every academic unit is presented in this section.
In consultation with an academic adviser, the student can use these descriptions to select courses for a semester
schedule as well as to plan for course work to fulfill the General Education, general college graduation require-
ments, and specific major requirements.
Index The Index appears after the Course Descriptions.
REGULATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Each step of the educational process, from admission through graduation, requires continuing review and appropri-
ate approval by University officials. The University, therefore, reserves the right to change the requirements and
regulations contained in this bulletin and to determine whether a student has satisfactorily met its requirements for
admission or graduation, and to reject any applicant for any reason the University determines to be material to the
applicant's qualifications to pursue higher education.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Department of University Publications wishes to thank the Curriculum Coordinator, the staff of the University
Faculty Senate office, members of the Senate Committee on Curricular Affairs, and University faculty and staff for
their dedicated assistance in producing this bulletin.
UNIVERSITY PHONE NUMBERS AND WEB SITE
To telephone the administrative headquarters of the University at the University Park campus, dial (or ask the
operator for) Area Code 814 and the desired number. If you do not know the number, your long-distance operator
can obtain it for you. For telephone numbers of other Penn State locations, see page 8. Frequently used University
Park campus numbers are:
Undergraduate Admissions: 865-5471; Graduate Enrollment Services: 865-1795: Registrar's Office: 865-6357
The University's main Web address is: www.psu.edu. Addresses for other University sites are listed throughout
the bulletin.
This publication is available in alternative media on request.
Penn State encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you antici-
pate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact
the Office for Disability Services, 814-863-1807, in advance of your participation or visit.
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs,
facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance,
or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the Univer-
sity to m aintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylva-
nia State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color,
disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Discrimina-
tion or h arassment against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University.
Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania
State University, 201 Willard Building, University Park, PA 16802-2801; Tel 814-865-4700/V, 814-863-
1150/TTY.
VOLUME 95 June 2002
Published by The Pennsylvania State University, Suite A, University Support Building I, University Park, PA
16802-1003. Send address corrections to: Undergraduate Admissions Otfice, The Pennsylvania State University.
201 Shields Building, University Park PA 16802-1294.
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
STUDENT ACTION GUIDE AND CALENDAR
FALL 2002 SUMMER 2003
Session 1 Session 2
'Arrival day for new students, 8/24 6/28
Leave of absence deadline, 8/26 1 A rrival day for new students 5/ 1 7
6/30
Student registration deadlinfe, 8/26 Student registration deadline 5/19
Classes begin, 8/27 Classes begin 5/19 6/30
2Late registration & drop/add period, 8/27-9/05 2Late registration & drop/add 5/19-22 6/30-7/03
Labor Day holiday, 9/02 Memorial Day holiday, no classes 5/26
7/04
Intent to Graduate deadline, 9/16 Independence Day holiday, no classes -
Intent to Graduate deadline 6/1 6
(master's and doctoral candidates only) 6/16
3Fall break, no classes, 10/14-10/15 (master's and doctoral candidates only) 7/31
Final exam conflict filing period, 10/28-1 1/15 2WLiatthed r darwoapl d deeaaddlliinnee 66//1279 8/08
T2Lhaatnek s dgriovpi n dge a dHloilnied,a y ,1 1 /12 10 /28-1 1/29 CClaossems m eenncedme nt 68//2079 88//0089
(classes end at 2:15 p.m. Wed., 1 1/27)
Withdrawal deadline, 12/13
Classes end, 12/13
Study days, 12/14-12/15 Please note
Final exams, 12/16-12/20 The academic calendar is undergoing changes starting
Commencement, 12/21
with fall 2003. For updated information, please refer
to the online academic calendar at:
SPRING 2003
'Arrival day for new students, 1/09 www.psu.edu/dept/registrar/calendar/
Leave of absence deadline, 1/10 calendar index. html
Student registration deadline, 1/10
Classes begin, 1/13
2Late registration & drop/add period, 1/13-1/22
Intent to Graduate deadline, 1/27
(master's and doctoral candidates only)
Spring break, 3/10-3/14
Final exam conflict filing period, 3/17-4/04
2Late drop deadline, 4/1 1
Withdrawal deadline, 5/02
Classes end, 5/02
Study days, 5/03-5/04
Final exams, 5/05-5/09
Commencement, 5/16-5/18
NOTE: This calendar is subject to change without notice. In preparing the calendar for an academic year, the
University makes every effort to avoid conflicts with religious holidays. However, conflicts are sometimes
unavoidable. When they occur, efforts are made to make special arrangements for students affected. The official
current calendar is on the Web at www.psu.edu/registrar/
*New international students may arrive several days prior to this date.
^These dates apply only to courses that begin and end as shown. Contact the Registrar's Office for courses with
other begin and end dates. Starting with the first day of class, a tuition penalty may be charged if the course is
dropped.
^On the Wednesday after the fall break, classes will meet following a Monday schedule.
GENERAL INFORMATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEMBERS EX OFFICIO
MARK S. SCHWEIKER, Governor of the Commonwealth (Harrisburg)
GRAHAM B. SPANIER, President of the University (University Park)
SAMUEL E. HAYES, Jr., Secretary of A griculture (Harrisburg)
EUGENE W. HICKOK, Secretary of Education (Harrisburg)
JOHN C. OLIVER III, Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources (Harrisburg)
APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR
*Term Expires
Name
CYNTHIA A. BALDWIN , Judge, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas 1997
ALVIN H. CLEMENS Chairman, HealthAxis Inc.
11999978
WALTER J. CONTI CEO, Cross Keys/Pipersville Inn
JOSEPH M. HARENZA Managing Partner/CEO, Stevens & Lee, P.C. 1999
ROBERT A. FORTINSKY President, Fortinsky Charitable Foundation,
President, Fortune Fabrics, Inc. 2001
GEOFFREY G. GRIVNER Student, Penn State 2002
'By statutory provision, appointees serve until their successors are appointed and confirmed.
ELECTED BY THE ALUMNI
2002
H. JESSE ARNELLE Of Counsel, Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge and Rice
MARY G. BEAHM Vice President, Human Resources,
C-COR Electronics, Inc
2002
JOEL N. MYERS President, AccuWeather, Inc. 2002
DAVID R.JONES Assistant Managing Editor and Editor of
National Editions (Retired), The New York Times 2003
2003
ANNE RILEY Teacher
2003
DAVID M. JOYNER Orthopedic Physician
BARRY K. ROBINSON Senior Counsel for Corporate Affairs,
Recording Industry Association of America 2004
STEVE A. GARBAN Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations/
Treasurer Emeritus, The Pennsylvania State
University 2004
PAUL V. SUHEY Orthopedia Physician, University Orthopedics
and Sports Medicine 2004
ELECTED BY DELEGATES FROM AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
DAVID A. MORROW Owner-Manager, Arch Spring Farm,
Consulting Veterinarian 2002
WILLIAM A. STEEL Master, Pennsylvania State Grange 2002
CHARLES C. BROSIUS Retired President, Marlboro Mushrooms 2003
CARL T. SHAFFER Vice President, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau 2003
KEITH W. ECKEL Partner, Fred W. Eckel Sons Farms, Inc. 2004
DENNIS C. WOLFF Owner, Pen-Col Farms 2004
ELECTED BY DELEGATES FROM INDUSTRIAL SOCIETIES
JAMES S. BROADHURST Chairman and CEO, Eat'n Park Hospitality
Group, Inc. 2002
WILLIAM L. WEISS Chairman Emeritus, Ameritech 2002
2003
EDWARD R. HINTZ President, Hintz, Holman & Hecksher, Inc.
ROBERT D. METZGAR CEO, North Penn Pipe & Supply, Inc. 2003
EDWARD P. JUNKER in Retired Vice Chairman, PNC Bank Corp. 2004
L. J. ROWELL, Jr. Chairman and CEO (Retired), Provident Mutual
Mutual Life Insurance Company 2004
