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(2004) Frances Dyke, vice president for finance and administration; chief financial officer. B.A., 1970, Simmons College; M.Ed., 1972, Boston College; M.B.A., 1986, Oregon. (1991). Richard Linton, vice president for research and graduate studies; dean of the Graduate School. B.S., 1973, Delaware; Ph.D., 1977, Illinois. (2000) Robin H. Holmes, vice president for student affairs. B.A., 1986, M.A., 1990, California State, Fullerton; Ph.D. 1992, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International. (1992) Michael Redding, vice president for university advancement. B.A., 1988, Delaware; M.G.A., 1991, Ed.D., 2009, Pennsylvania. (2000) The date in parentheses at the end of each entry is the first year on the University of Oregon faculty. See inside back cover for other university officers of administration. www.uoregon.edu W e l c o m e University of Oregon (USPS 363-910) July 2009 Issued four times a year: March, July, August, and September. 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The Office of Communications–Design and Editing Services produces this catalog with the assistance of UO Printing and Mailing Services. mission Statement The University of Oregon is a comprehensive research university that serves its students and the people of Oregon, the nation, and the world through the creation and transfer of knowledge in the liberal arts, the natural and social sciences, and the professions. It is the Association of American Universities flagship institution of the Oregon University System. The university is a community of scholars dedicated to the highest standards of academic inquiry, learning, and service. Recognizing that knowledge is the fundamental wealth of civiliza- tion, the university strives to enrich the public that sustains it through • a commitment to undergraduate education, with a goal of helping the individual learn to ques- tion critically, think logically, communicate clearly, act creatively, and live ethically • a commitment to graduate education to develop creators and innovators who will generate new knowledge and shape experience for the benefit of humanity • a recognition that research, both basic and applied, is essential to the intellectual health of the university, as well as to the enrichment of the lives of Oregonians, by energizing the state’s economic, cultural, and political structure • the establishment of a framework for lifelong learning that leads to productive careers and to the enduring joy of inquiry • the integration of teaching, research, and service as mutually enriching enterprises that together accomplish the university’s mission and support its spirit of community • the acceptance of the challenge of an evolving social, political, and technological environment by welcoming and guiding change rather than reacting to it • a dedication to the principles of equality of opportunity and freedom from unfair discrimination for all members of the university community and an acceptance of true diversity as an affirmation of individual identity within a welcoming community • a commitment to international awareness and understanding, and to the development of a faculty and student body that are capable of participating effectively in a global society • the conviction that freedom of thought and expression is the bedrock principle on which university activity is based • the cultivation of an attitude toward citizenship that fosters a caring, supportive atmosphere on campus and the wise exercise of civic responsi- bilities and individual judgment throughout life • a continuing commitment to affordable public higher education oregon University System The Oregon University System (OUS) is governed by the State Board of Higher Education, whose members are appointed by the governor with confirmation by the Oregon Senate. Board members serve four-year terms, except for student and faculty members, who serve two-year terms. The names of the members follow; expiration date for each term is June 30 of the year shown. Executive Committee Paul J. Kelly Jr., Portland, 2011, president James L. Francesconi, Portland, 2012, vice presi- dent Antone “Tony” Van Vliet, Corvallis, 2009, vice president Hannah R. Fisher, Portland, 2009 Dalton Miller-Jones, Portland, 2010 Members Rosemary Powers, La Grande, 2009 Preston Pulliams, Portland, 2008 John E. von Schlegell, Portland, 2009 David Yaden, Portland, 2012 Administrative Staff George Pernsteiner, chancellor Ryan Hagemann, legal counsel and secretary Marcia Stuart, associate board secretary, State Board of Higher Education, Eugene Jay Kenton, vice chancellor of finance and administration, Corvallis Susan F. Weeks, vice chancellor of strategic programs and planning, Eugene The Oregon University System, organized in 1932, provides educational opportunities to people throughout the state. Member institutions are independent elements of an integrated system. Opportunities for general education are distrib- uted as widely as possible throughout the state. Specialized, professional, and technical programs are centered at specific institutions. Member Institutions Eastern Oregon University, La Grande Dixie Lund, interim president Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls Christopher Maples, president Oregon State University, Corvallis Edward Ray, president Portland State University, Portland Wim Wiewel, president Southern Oregon University, Ashland Mary Cullinan, president University of Oregon, Eugene Richard Lariviere, president Western Oregon University, Monmouth John P. Minahan, president Affiliated Institution Oregon Health and Science University, Portland Joseph E. 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Inspiration and Discovery Generations of leaders and citizens have studied at the University of Oregon since it opened in 1876. Today’s students, like the 200,000 alumni before them, have access to the most current knowledge in lectures, laboratories, and seminars conducted by active researchers. By sharing their research through teaching, faculty members are better able to articulate their findings and to integrate their specialized studies with broader areas of knowledge. University of Oregon students select courses from departments and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and from seven professional schools and colleges and the Robert D. Clark Honors College. Some 842 full-time and 441 part-time faculty members—and 1,315 graduate teaching and research assistants— serve as mentors, colleagues, and friends to the 21,507 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the university. Although most students are from Oregon, 31 percent are from other states and nearly 6 percent from other countries. The mix of backgrounds gives students a chance to know people they might not meet other- wise—a real asset in a world where national and international relations influence everyday life. Teaching, research, and a spirit of sharing are characteristics of the campus community. Faculty members and students engage in research programs that bring to the university approximately $115 million in research grants each year, primarily from federal agencies. The univer- sity’s science departments receive national attention for their work in such areas as computer science, genetics, materials, optics, and neuroscience. Eight faculty members belong to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and five have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Accreditation The University of Oregon was elected to membership in the Asso- ciation of American Universities in 1969. The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Individual programs in the university’s professional schools and colleges are accredited by the following organizations: Accrediting Council on Educa- tion in Journalism and Mass Communications American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business American Association of Museums American Bar Association American Chemical Society American Psychological Association American Society of Landscape Architects American Speech-Language- Hearing Association Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education Council for Exceptional Children Foundation for Interior Design Education Research National Architectural Accredit- ing Board National Association of School Psychologists National Association of Schools of Music National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration National Athletic Trainers Association Planning Accreditation Board Teacher Standards and Practices Commission connection to community The sharing of knowledge and the love of learning do not stop at the campus borders. Public service is important to the university. Members of the UO faculty share their experience and knowledge in community activities that include service in local and state govern- ments. They also serve as consul- tants for businesses, industries, school districts, and government agencies. Students work as interns in a variety of educational programs in the community and volunteer for service activities. University programs that serve the public include the Continuation Center’s Continuing Education program, which offers for-credit and noncredit activities throughout the state. Planning and technical assis- tance from the Community Service Center helps Oregon communities solve local problems and improve the quality of life in rural Oregon. For over three decades, the Oregon Bach Festival has offered an annual program of concerts and master classes to music lovers in the Pacific Northwest. The UO’s classical music radio station, KWAX-FM, is an affiliate of the Public Radio International Classical 24. KWAX programs are rebroadcast on transla- tors in several coastal and central Oregon communities and cybercasts entertain listeners around the world. The university’s presence is evident at its off-campus facilities—Pine Mountain Observatory in Central Oregon near Bend—and its academic programs in Portland, Central Oregon, and at the coastal Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston. The university is the fourteenth largest employer in Oregon, with 4,000 full-time employees. In addi- tion to the people directly employed by the UO, university spending generates an additional 4,600 jobs within the state. The campus experience The university’s 295-acre campus is an arboretum of more than 500 species and more than 3,000 speci- mens of trees. Campus buildings date from 1876, when Deady Hall opened, to the present, with ongoing construction for the new alumni center and sports arena. The Museum of Natural and Cultural History is located at East 15th Avenue and Columbia Street. Across campus, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, a member of the American Association of Museums, is noted for its collec- tions of Oriental and Northwest art. The UO Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, is an important research facility for scholars throughout the Northwest. The free Oregon Card Program allows Oregon residents who are sixteen or older to borrow from the libraries’ 3-million-volume collec- tion. Campus athletic facilities include the 54,000-seat Autzen Stadium, the Len Casanova Athletic Center, Ed Moshofsky Sports Center, Papé Field, McArthur Court, Hayward Field’s all-weather track, the Bowerman Family Building, the Student Recreation Center, and open-air and covered tennis courts. Student-guided tours of the univer- sity are available Monday through Friday. Tours may be arranged by calling (541) 346-3014. Campus maps and pamphlets describing university programs, answers to questions about services and office locations, and general information about the university are available at the campus visits desk in the lobby of Oregon Hall. The university’s website has daily news updates and information about programs and events: www.uoregon.edu. 4 Contents General Information Degrees, Majors, Minors, and Certificates 6 Reader’s Guide to the Catalog 8 2008–9 Academic Calendar 11 Entering the University 12 Admissions 12 Registration and Academic Policies 16 Tuition and Fees 21 Student Financial Aid and Scholarships 22 Employment Services 27 Student Housing 27 Academic and Career Planning 29 Graduate Studies and Research Graduate Studies 31 Graduate School 31 Advanced Degrees and Certificates 31 General Information 32 General Requirements and Policies 33 Graduate Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid 35 Master’s Degrees 35 Doctoral Degrees 37 Research Institutes and Centers 40 Center for Asian and Pacific Studies 40 Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 40 Center for Housing Innovation 40 Center for Indigenous Cultural Survival 40 Center for the Study of Women in Society 41 Center on Diversity and Community 41 Computational Intelligence Research Laboratory 41 Computational Science Institute 41 Institute for a Sustainable Environment 42 Institute of Cognitive and Decision Sciences 42 Institute of Industrial Relations 42 Institute of Molecular Biology 42 Institute of Neuroscience 43 Institute of Theoretical Science 43 Lewis Center for Neuroimaging 43 Materials Science Institute 43 Neuroinformatics Center 44 Oregon Center for Optics 44 Oregon Humanities Center 44 Oregon Institute of Marine Biology 45 Oregon State Museum of Anthropology 45 Solar Energy Center 45 Honors and Awards Honors at Oregon 47 Academic Honors 47 Honors Lists 47 Latin Honors 47 Honor Societies 47 Awards and Prizes 49 liberal Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences 51 African Studies 53 Swahili Anthropology 54 Asian Studies 58 Biology 60 Canadian Studies 67 Chemistry 67 Classics 72 Greek Latin Comparative Literature 75 Computer and Information Science 79 Computer Information Technology Creative Writing 87 East Asian Languages and Literatures 88 Chinese Japanese Korean Economics 92 English 97 Expository Writing Environmental Studies 103 Ethnic Studies 107 European Studies 109 Folklore 110 General Science 111 Geography 112 Geological Sciences 116 German and Scandinavian 121 German Scandinavian Danish Finnish Norwegian Swedish German Studies 125 History 126 Humanities 130 Independent Study Human Physiology 131 Anatomy International Studies 135 Arabic Judaic Studies 139 Hebrew Latin American Studies 141 Linguistics 142 Academic English for International Students Language Teaching Mathematics 146 Mathematics and Computer Science 151 Medieval Studies 152 Neuroscience 153 Pacific Island Studies 154 Peace Studies 154 Philosophy 155 Physics 158 Astronomy Political Science 163 Psychology 166 Religious Studies 170 Romance Languages 172 French Italian Portuguese Spanish Russian and East European Studies 180 Russian Scandinavian Studies 184 Sociology 184 Southeast Asian Studies 188 Statistics 188 Theater Arts 189 Women’s and Gender Studies 191 Honors college Robert Donald Clark Honors College 195 Professional Schools School of Architecture and Allied Arts 199 Architecture 201 Art 207 Art History 212 Arts and Administration 216 Historic Preservation 218 Interior Architecture 220 Landscape Architecture 223 Planning, Public Policy and Management 228 Product Design 235 5 Catalog Expiration and Requirements Policies The University of Oregon Catalog lists requirements for active degrees offered by the university. Each catalog goes into effect at the beginning of fall term the academic year of issue. It expires at the end of summer session the seventh academic year after publication. Advisers and other university employees are available to help, but students have final respon- sibility for satisfying degree requirements for graduation. Undergraduate Students 1. To receive an undergraduate degree, a student must have satisfied, at the time of graduation, all requirements for the degree listed in one of the following: a. the unexpired catalog in effect when the student was first admitted and enrolled at the University of Oregon or b. any subsequent catalog that has not yet expired 2. To fulfill major or minor program requirements, a student must complete the requirements in effect: a. when the student first declared the major or minor or b. when the student changed to a different major or minor Exceptions to major or minor requirements may be made by the department or program offering the major or minor. Graduate Students 1. To receive a graduate degree, a continuously enrolled student must have completed, at the time of graduation, all requirements described in the department and Graduate School sections of the catalog in effect when the student was first admitted and enrolled at the University of Oregon 2. A student who has not maintained continuous enrollment is subject to the requirements described in the department and Graduate School sections of the catalog in effect the first term the student was readmitted by the Graduate School and reenrolled at the Univer- sity of Oregon Requests for exceptions to graduate degree requirements must be submitted in writing to the Graduate School prior to graduation. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, the University of Oregon and the State Board of Higher Education have the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. This catalog is not a contract between the University of Oregon and current or prospec- tive students. © 2009 University of Oregon DES0709-001-G10001 Charles H. Lundquist College of Business 239 Undergraduate Programs 242 Graduate Programs 245 Accounting Business Administration Business Environment Decision Sciences Finance Management Marketing Sports Business College of Education 255 Counseling Psychology and Human Services 258 Counseling Psychology Couples and Family Therapy Family and Human Services Substance Abuse Prevention Program Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership 262 Educational Leadership Education Studies 264 Educational Studies Special Education and Clinical Sciences 269 Special Education Communication Disorders and Sciences School Psychology American Sign Language School of Journalism and Communication 277 School of Law 287 School of Music and Dance 293 Dance 293 Music 298 Music Jazz Studies Music Education Performance Studies Academic Resources and Student Services Academic Resources 318 AHA International 318 Air Force ROTC 318 American English Institute 319 Continuation Center 319 Information Services 320 International Affairs 320 Study Abroad Labor Education and Research Center 324 Libraries 325 Military Science 328 Multicultural Academic Success 328 Museums 329 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Museum of Natural and Cultural History Physical Education and Recreation 329 Undergraduate Studies 331 Academic Advising Preparatory Programs First-Year Programs Orientation University of Oregon in Portland 338 University Testing and Learning Center 339 Services for Students 340 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity 340 Associated Students of the University of Oregon 340 Career Center 341 Counseling and Testing 341 The Duck Store 341 Erb Memorial Union 342 The Flight 343 Health Services 343 Intercollegiate Athletics 343 Public Safety 344 Special Services 344 Student Life 345 Work and Family Services 346 References Enrollment Statistics 347 Faculty Index 349 Subject Index 357 Campus Map 364 Living in Eugene 366 6 Colleges and Schools A&AA School of Architecture and Allied Arts BUS Charles H. Lundquist College of Business CAS College of Arts and Sciences ED College of Education GRAD Graduate School HC Robert Donald Clark Honors College J&C School of Journalism and Communication LAW School of Law MUS School of Music and Dance Undergraduate Majors Accounting (bus) B.A., B.S. Anthropology (cas) B.A., B.S. Architecture (a&aa) B.Arch. Art (a&aa) B.A., B.S., B.F.A. Art history (a&aa) B.A. Asian studies (cas) B.A. Biochemistry (cas) B.A., B.S. Biology (cas) B.A., B.S. Business administration (bus) B.A., B.S. Ceramics (a&aa) B.F.A. Chemistry (cas) B.A., B.S Chinese (cas) B.A. Classical civilization (cas) B.A. Classics (cas) B.A. Communication disorders and sciences (ed) B.A., B.S. Comparative literature (cas) B.A. Computer and information science (cas) B.A., B.S. Dance (mus) B.A., B.S. Digital arts (a&aa) B.A., B.S., B.F.A. Economics (cas) B.A., B.S. Educational foundations (ed) B.A., B.S., B.Ed. Educational studies (ed) B.A., B.S., B.Ed. English (cas) B.A. Environmental science (cas) B.A., B.S. Environmental studies (cas) B.A., B.S. Ethnic studies (cas) B.A., B.S. Family and human services (ed) B.A., B.S., B.Ed. Fibers (a&aa) B.F.A. French (cas) B.A. General science (cas) B.A., B.S. Geography (cas) B.A., B.S. Geological sciences (cas) B.A., B.S. German (cas) B.A. Greek (cas) B.A. History (cas) B.A., B.S. Humanities (cas) B.A. Human physiology (cas) B.A., B.S. Independent study (cas) B.A. Interior architecture (a&aa) B.I.Arch. International studies (cas) B.A., B.S. Italian (cas) B.A. Japanese (cas) B.A. Journalism (j&c) B.A., B.S. Journalism: advertising (j&c) B.A., B.S. Journalism: communication studies (j&c) B.A., B.S. Journalism: public relations (j&c) B.A., B.S. Judaic studies (cas) B.A. Landscape architecture (a&aa) B.L.A. Latin (cas) B.A. Latin American studies (cas) B.A. Linguistics (cas) B.A. Marine biology (cas) B.A., B.S. Material and product studies (a&aa) B.A., B.S. Mathematics (cas) B.A., B.S. Mathematics and computer science (cas) B.A., B.S. Medieval studies (cas) B.A. Metalsmithing and jewelry (a&aa) B.F.A. Music (mus) B.A., B.S. Music composition (mus) B.Mus. Music education (mus) B.Mus. Music: jazz studies (mus) B.Mus. Music performance (mus) B.Mus. Painting (a&aa) B.F.A. Philosophy (cas) B.A., B.S. Photography (a&aa) B.F.A. Physics (cas) B.A., B.S. Planning, public policy and management (a&aa) B.A., B.S. Political science (cas) B.A., B.S. Printmaking (a&aa) B.F.A. Product design (a&aa) B.F.A. Psychology (cas) B.A., B.S. Religious studies (cas) B.A., B.S. Romance languages (cas) B.A. Russian and East European studies (cas) B.A. Sculpture (a&aa) B.F.A. Sociology (cas) B.A., B.S. Spanish (cas) B.A. Theater arts (cas) B.A., B.S. Women’s and gender studies (cas) B.A., B.S. Undergraduate Minors African studies (cas) Anthropology (cas) Architecture (a&aa) Art (a&aa) Art history (a&aa) Biochemistry (cas) Biology (cas) Business administration (bus) Chemistry (cas) Chinese (cas) Communication studies (j&c) Community arts (a&aa) Comparative literature (cas) Computer and information science (cas) Computer information technology (cas) Dance (mus) East Asian studies (cas) Economics (cas) English (cas) Environmental studies (cas) Ethnic studies (cas) European studies (cas) French (cas) Geography (cas) Geological sciences (cas) German (cas) German studies (cas) Greek (cas) Historic preservation (a&aa) History (cas) Human physiology (cas) Interior architecture (a&aa) Italian (cas) Japanese (cas) Judaic studies (cas) Landscape architecture (a&aa) Latin (cas) Latin American studies (cas) Linguistics (cas) Mathematics (cas) Medieval studies (cas) Multimedia (a&aa) Music (mus) Music education: elementary education (mus) Nonprofit administration (a&aa) Peace studies (cas) Philosophy (cas) Degrees, Majors, Minors, and Certificates 7 Physics (cas) Planning, public policy and management (a&aa) Political science (cas) Psychology (cas) Queer studies (cas) Religious studies (cas) Russian and East European studies (cas) Scandinavian (cas) Southeast Asian studies (cas) Spanish (cas) Special education (ed) Theater arts (cas) Women’s and gender studies (cas) Writing, public speaking, and critical reasoning (cas) Graduate Majors Accounting (bus) M.Actg., Ph.D. Anthropology (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Applied information management. See Inter­ disciplinary studies: applied information management Applied physics (cas), M.S. Architecture (a&aa) M.Arch. Art (a&aa) M.F.A. Art history (a&aa) M.A., Ph.D. Arts management (a&aa) M.A., M.S. Asian studies (cas) M.A.; M.S. inactive Biology (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Ceramics (a&aa) M.F.A. Chemistry (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Classics (cas) M.A. Communication and society (j&c) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Communication disorders and sciences (ed) M.A., M.S., M.Ed., D.Ed., Ph.D. Community and regional planning (a&aa) M.C.R.P. Comparative literature (cas) M.A., Ph.D. Computer and information science (cas) M.A. M.S., Ph.D. Conflict and dispute resolution (law) M.A., M.S. Counseling, family, and human services (ed) M.A., M.S., M.Ed. Counseling psychology (ed) D.Ed., Ph.D. Creative writing (cas) M.F.A. Critical and sociocultural studies in education (ed) Ph.D. Curriculum and teacher education (ed) M.S. Curriculum and teaching (ed) M.Ed. Dance (mus) M.A., M.S., M.F.A. Decision sciences (bus) M.A., M.S. Decision sciences: business statistics (bus) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Decision sciences: production and operations management (bus) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Digital arts (a&aa) M.F.A. East Asian languages and literatures (cas) M.A., Ph.D. Economics (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Educational leadership (ed) M.A., M.S., M.Ed., D.Ed., Ph.D. English (cas) M.A., Ph.D. Environmental and natural resources law (law) LL.M. Environmental sciences, studies, and policy (cas) Ph.D. Environmental studies (cas) M.A., M.S. Fibers (a&aa) M.F.A. Finance (bus) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Folklore. See Interdisciplinary studies: individualized program French (cas) M.A. General Business (bus) M.B.A. Geography (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Geological sciences (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. German (cas) M.A., Ph.D. Historic preservation (a&aa) M.S. History (cas) M.A., Ph.D. Human physiology (cas) M.S., Ph.D. Human resources and industrial relations (bus) M.H.R.I.R. inactive Interdisciplinary studies: applied information management (grad) M.S. Interdisciplinary studies: individualized program (grad) M.A., M.S. (e.g., folklore, religious studies) Interdisciplinary studies: teaching: one subject (ed) M.A. inactive Interior architecture (a&aa) M.I.Arch. Intermedia music technology (mus) M.Mus. International studies (cas) M.A. Italian (cas) M.A. Journalism (j&c) M.A., M.S. Journalism: advertising (j&c) M.A., M.S. Journalism: magazine (j&c) M.A., M.S. Journalism: news­editorial (j&c) M.A., M.S. Landscape architecture (a&aa) M.L.A., Ph.D. Law (law) J.D. Linguistics (cas) M.A., Ph.D. Management (bus) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Marketing (bus) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Mathematics (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Metalsmithing and jewelry (a&aa) M.F.A. Music composition (mus) M.Mus., D.M.A., Ph.D. Music: conducting (mus) M.Mus. Music education (mus) M.Mus., Ph.D. Music: jazz studies (mus) M.Mus. Musicology (mus) M.A., Ph.D. Music performance (mus) M.Mus., D.M.A. Music: piano pedagogy (mus) M.Mus. Music theory (mus) M.A., Ph.D. Painting (a&aa) M.F.A. Philosophy (cas) M.A., Ph.D. Photography (a&aa) M.F.A. Physics (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Political science (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Printmaking (a&aa) M.F.A. Psychology (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Public administration (a&aa) M.P.A. Religious studies. See Interdisciplinary studies: individualized program Romance languages (cas) M.A., Ph.D. Russian and East European studies (cas) M.A. School psychology (ed) M.A., M.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. Sculpture (a&aa) M.F.A. Sociology (cas) M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Spanish (cas) M.A. Special education (ed) M.A., M.S., M.Ed., D.Ed., Ph.D. Special education: rehabilitation (ed) D.Ed., Ph.D. Strategic communication (j&c) M.A., M.S. Theater arts (cas) M.A., M.S., M.F.A., Ph.D. Certificates Communication disorders (ed) graduate Communication ethics (j&c) graduate Continuing administrator—superintendent (ed) graduate Early childhood (ed) graduate inactive Early childhood–elementary special education (ed) graduate Early intervention–early childhood special education (ed) graduate Ecological design (a&aa) graduate Elementary (ed) graduate English speakers other languages (ed) graduate English speakers other languages—bilingual (ed) graduate European studies (cas) undergraduate Film studies (cas) undergraduate Folklore (cas) undergraduate Global management (bus) undergraduate Initial administrator (ed) graduate Integrated teaching (ed) graduate Middle­secondary education (ed) graduate Middle­secondary special education (ed) graduate Museum studies (a&aa) graduate Music education (ed) graduate Nonprofit management (a&aa) graduate Reading education teaching (ed) graduate inactive Russian and East European studies (cas) under­ graduate inactive, graduate School psychology (ed) graduate Second­language acquisition and teaching (cas) undergraduate Technical teaching in architecture (a&aa) graduate Women’s and gender studies (cas) graduate Writing, public speaking, and critical reasoning (cas) undergraduate Majors, Minors, Options University of Oregon undergraduate students must complete an academic major to graduate; they may also complete additional majors, minors, or both. Options within majors or minors are additional ways of focusing academic interests, but they do not appear on academic transcripts. Other terms used for options include areas of concentration, emphasis, focus, or specialization; preparatory programs; primary and secondary areas or subjects; fields or subfields; programs of emphasis or study; and tracks. Tech­ nically, there are no minors in graduate degree and certificate programs. Graduate students also may pursue options within their major disciplines. 8 Organization The University of Oregon’s largest academic units are its colleges and professional schools. Each consists of smaller units called departments or programs or areas. The academic year is divided into three terms (fall, winter, spring) and one summer session. Where to Find It This catalog has three sections. The first section contains informa- tion about the academic calendar, admission, registration, tuition and fees, financial aid and scholarships, employment, housing, and academic and career planning. The second (or curriculum) section describes all the university’s academic programs in detail: faculty members, degree and nondegree programs, and course listings. This section begins with Graduate Studies and ends with the six professional schools and colleges. The final section contains academic resources and student services. Still Can’t Find It? In addition to the Contents, the Faculty and Subject Indexes at the back are helpful for locating a person or topic quickly. Cross - references within the text refer to listings in the Subject Index; cross-references in bold type indicate major headings. Definitions The academic terms defined in the following list are used throughout this catalog. Certificate. A formal document that recognizes academic achievement in a specific discipline—usually as an adjunct to an undergraduate or graduate degree program, and only for students in an admitted status. Stand-alone noncredit certificates are offered through Continuing Education to all students. Colloquium. An academic meeting, typically led by a different lecturer speaking on a different topic at each meeting. Competency. A specific skill in a specific area. Corequisite. A course or other educational requirement that must be completed simultaneously with another course. Course. A subject, or an instructional subdivision of a subject, offered through part of a term, a whole term, or over several terms. Each course is assigned a course level. Courses numbered 100–499 are under- graduate courses; 100–299 are lower division, and 300–499 are upper division. Courses numbered 500 and above are graduate or professional. 1 credit. Represents approximately three hours of the student’s time each week for one term in a lower- division undergraduate course. This frequently means one hour in the lecture hall or laboratory in addition to two hours spent in outside prepa- ration. The number of lecture, recita- tion, laboratory, or other periods required each week for a course is listed in each term’s class schedule. Curriculum. An organized program of study arranged to provide integrated cultural or professional education. Discipline. A branch of learning or field of study (e.g., mathematics, history, psychology). Dissertation or Thesis. A written document resulting from study or research and submitted as a major requirement for a degree. Electives. Courses that students may choose to take, as contrasted with courses that are required for an academic program. Endorsement. An affirmation of teaching competency by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. Experimental course. A course under development that has not received formal acceptance to the curriculum. Subject matter, instruc- tional materials, and activities are evaluated for effectiveness and long- term value to the discipline. Field studies. A series of practical experiences on or off campus to understand principles or develop skills in performing selected tasks. Generic courses. Courses numbered 196, 198, 199, 399–410, 503–510, 601–610, and 704–710, for which credit is variable and which may be repeated for credit. Instructor’s permission is often required for registration. Grade point average (GPA). The GPA is determined by dividing total points for all letter grades—A+ through F—by total credits. Grading option. Unless specified otherwise, nonmajors may take courses either graded (A+ through F) or pass/no pass (P/N). The online class schedule identifies courses for which majors are limited to a particular grading option. Group-satisfying course. A course that counts toward partial fulfillment of bachelor’s degree requirements in one of the three general-educa- tion groups: arts and letters, social science, science. Interdisciplinary or multidisci- plinary. A course of study from two or more academic disciplines. Internship. Professional practice in an organization that integrates concepts studied at the university with career-related work experience. License. See Endorsement. Major. A primary undergraduate or graduate field of specialized study. Minor. A secondary undergraduate field of specialized study. Multicultural course. A course that counts toward partial fulfillment of bachelor’s degree requirements in one of three categories: American cultures; identity, pluralism, and tolerance; international cultures. Option. A subarea of specialized study within an undergraduate or graduate major or undergraduate minor. Preparatory programs. Under- graduate courses of study taken in preparation for professional or graduate degrees. Prerequisite. A course or other educational requirement that must be completed prior to registering for another course or before proceeding to more advanced study. Practicum. A series of clinical expe- riences under academic supervision designed to integrate theory and principles with practice. Reading and conference. A partic- ular selection of material read by a student and discussed in conference with a faculty member. Repeatable for credit. Only courses designated R may be repeated for credit. Except for generic, studio, or performance courses, the circum- stances under which a course may be repeated for credit are restricted. Research. Disciplined inquiry of a topic with varying techniques and assignments suited to the nature and conditions of the problem being investigated. Often pursued in rela- tion to a dissertation or thesis. Residence credit. Academic work completed while the student is formally admitted and officially registered at the University of Oregon; this includes courses taken in UO study-abroad programs. Semester. One-half the academic year (sixteen weeks), applicable only to the UO School of Law. 1 semester credit. One semester credit equals one and one-half quarter (or term) credits. Seminar. A small group of students studying a subject with a faculty member. Although practices vary, students may do original research and exchange results through in formal lectures, reports, and discussions. Sequence. Two or three closely related courses that must be taken in specified order. Reader’s Guide to the Catalog 9 Series. Two or more closely related courses that may be taken in any order. Special studies. A lower-division colloquium or experimental course, often taken concurrently with another course as a satellite seminar. Subject code. An abbreviation used with a course number to indicate an academic subject area. See the list of subject codes in this section of the catalog. Supervised college teaching. A student, under faculty supervision and sponsorship, accepts responsibility for teaching a university course. Supervised tutoring. A student, under faculty supervision, accepts responsibility for tutoring other students within the discipline. Term. Approximately one-third of the academic year (eleven weeks), either fall, winter, or spring. Terminal project. A presentation incorporating the knowledge and skills acquired from course work completed for the master’s degree. To waive. To set aside without credit certain requirements for a degree or major. Workshop. An intensive experience, limited in scope and time, in which a group of students focus on skills development rather than content mastery. Courses Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in course descriptions: Coreq: corequisite; H: honors content of significant difficulty; Prereq: prerequi- site; R: repeatable for credit. Sample Course Listings The following examples are from Biology (BI): 122 [BI lower-division course number] Introduc- tion to Human Genetics [course title] (4) [course credits] Basic concepts of genetics as they relate to humans. Blood groups, transplantation and immune reaction, prenatal effects, the biology of twinning, selection in humans, and sociological implications. Lectures, discussions. [course description] 423/523 [BI upper-division/graduate course numbers] Human Molecular Genetics [course title] (4) [course credits] Advanced topics in genetics that relate to human development and disease. The human genome, sex determination, X-chromosome inactivation, chromosomal abnor- malities, trinucleotide repeat expansions, cancer. [course description] Prereq: BI 320. [course prerequisite] 607 [BI graduate-only course number] Seminar: [Topic] [course title] (1–3R) [course credit range; repeatable for credit indicator] Topics may include neurobiology, developmental biology, ecology colloquium, genetics, molecular biology, and neuroscience. [course description] Subject Codes The following subject codes are used at the University of Oregon. They appear in University of Oregon catalogs and class schedules, on student schedules, degree audits, transfer articula- tion reports, and transcripts. AAA Architecture and Allied Arts AAAP Architecture and Allied Arts: Historic Preservation AAD Arts and Administration ACTG Accounting AEIS Academic English for International Students AFR African Studies AIM Applied Information Management ALS Academic Learning Services ANAT Anatomy ANTH Anthropology ARB Arabic ARCH Architecture ARH Art History ART General Art ARTC Art: Ceramics ARTD Art: Digital Arts ARTF Art: Fibers ARTM Art: Metalsmithing and Jewelry ARTO Art: Photography ARTP Art: Painting ARTR Art: Printmaking ARTS Art: Sculpture ASIA Asian Studies ASL American Sign Language ASTR Astronomy BA Business Administration BE Business Environment BI Biology CAS College Scholars Colloquium CDS Communication Disorders and Sciences CFT Couples and Family Therapy CH Chemistry CHN Chinese CIS Computer and Information Science CIT Computer Information Technology CLAS Classics COLT Comparative Literature COUN Counseling CPSY Counseling Psychology CRES Conflict and Dispute Resolution CRWR Creative Writing DAN Professional Dance DANC Introductory Dance DANE Danish DSC Decision Sciences EALL East Asian Languages and Literatures EC Economics EDLD Educational Leadership EDST Education Studies EDUC Education ENG English ENVS Environmental Studies ES Ethnic Studies EURO European Studies FHS Family and Human Services FIN Finance FINN Finnish FLR Folklore FR French GEOG Geography GEOL Geological Sciences GER German GRK Greek HC Honors College HIST History HPHY Human Physiology HUM Humanities IARC Interior Architecture INTL International Studies IST Interdisciplinary Studies ITAL Italian J Journalism JPN Japanese KRN Korean LA Landscape Architecture LAT Latin LAW Law LERC Labor Education and Research Center LIB Library LING Linguistics LT Language Teaching MATH Mathematics MGMT Management MIL Military Science MKTG Marketing MUE Music Education MUJ Music: Jazz Studies MUP Music Performance MUS Music NORW Norwegian OACT Overseas Studies: American Council of Teachers of Russian [Russia] OADE Overseas Studies: Adelaide, University of Adelaide [Australia] OAGU Overseas Studies: Tokyo, Aoyama Gakuin University [Japan] OANG Overseas Studies: Angers, NCSA Program [France] OBEI Overseas Studies: Beijing, Central Institute for Nationalities [China] OBER Overseas Studies: Bergen, University of Bergen [Norway] OBRI Overseas Studies: Bristol, Bristol University [England] OBRT Overseas Studies: London [England] OBUD Overseas Studies: Budapest, Budapest University of Economic Sciences [Hungary] OBWU Overseas Studies: Baden-Württemberg, Universities in Baden-Württemberg [Germany] OCHA Overseas Studies: Prague, Charles University [Czech Republic] OCUR Overseas Studies: Curtin University [Australia] ODIS Overseas Studies: Copenhagen, Denmark’s International Study Program OEWH Overseas Studies: Seoul, Ewha Womans University [Korea] OHAN Overseas Studies: Hanoi, Hanoi Univer- sity [Vietnam] OHUJ Overseas Studies: Jerusalem, Hebrew University of Jerusalem [Israel] OINT Overseas Studies: Internship program OKKU Overseas Studies: Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen University [Thailand] 10 OLAT Overseas Studies: La Trobe University [Australia] OLEG Overseas Studies: Legon, University of Ghana OLON Overseas Studies: London, NICSA Program [England] OLYO Overseas Studies: Lyon, Universities in Lyon (I,II,III and Catholic Faculties) [France] OMAL Overseas Studies: Malang, Institut Keguran Dan Ilmu Pendidikan [Indo- nesia] OMEI Overseas Studies: Tokyo, Meiji Univer- sity [Japan] OPAV Overseas Studies: Pavia, University of Pavia [Italy] OPER Overseas Studies: Perugia, Italian University for Foreigners OPOI Overseas Studies: Poitiers, University of Poitiers [France] OQUE Overseas Studies: Querétaro, Summer Study in Mexico OQUI Overseas Studies: Quito, Catholic University of Ecuador OROM Overseas Studies: Rome, Summer Architecture Studio [Italy] OSEN Overseas Studies: Tokyo, Senshu University [Japan] OSIE Overseas Studies: NICSA Program [Italy] OSIP Overseas Studies: Baden-Württemberg, Spring Intensive Program [Germany] OSTP Overseas Studies: Russia OSVL Overseas Studies: Seville, University of Seville [Spain] OTAM Overseas Studies: Tampere, University of Tampere [Finland] OUAB Overseas Studies: Aberdeen, University of Aberdeen [Scotland] OUEA Overseas Studies: Norwich, University of East Anglia [England] OUPP Overseas Studies: Uppsala, University of Uppsala [Sweden] OVIE Overseas Studies: Vienna, NCSA Program [Austria] OWAR Overseas Studies: Warsaw, Central Institute of Planning and Statistics [Poland] OWAS Overseas Studies: Tokyo, Waseda University [Japan] OXAF Overseas Experimental Program: Africa OXAO Overseas Experimental Program: Asia and Oceania OXEU Overseas Experimental Program: Europe OXLA Overseas Experimental Program: Latin American OXME Overseas Experimental Program: Middle East OYON Overseas Studies: Seoul, Yonsei University [Korea] PD Product Design PEAE Physical Education: Aerobics PEAQ Physical Education: Aquatics PEAS Physical Education: Aquatics SCUBA PEC Physical Education: Certification PEF Physical Education: Fitness PEI Physical Education: Individual Activities PEIA Physical Education: Intercollegiate Athletics PEL Physical Education: Leadership PEMA Physical Education: Martial Arts PEMB Physical Education: Mind-Body PEOL Physical Education: Outdoor Pursuits— Land PEOW Physical Education: Outdoor Pursuits— Water PERS Physical Education: Racquet Sports PERU Physical Education: Running PETS Physical Education: Team Sports PEW Physical Education: Weight Training PHIL Philosophy PHYS Physics PORT Portuguese PPPM Planning, Public Policy and Management PS Political Science PSY Psychology REES Russian and East European Studies REL Religious Studies RL Romance Languages RUSS Russian SAPP Substance Abuse Prevention Program SBUS Sports Business SCAN Scandinavian SOC Sociology SPAN Spanish SPED Special Education SPSY School Psychology SWAH Swahili SWED Swedish TA Theater Arts WGS Women’s and Gender Studies WR Expository Writing Course Numbering System Except at the 500 and 600 levels, courses in University of Oregon catalogs are numbered in accordance with the course-numbering plan of the schools in the Oregon University System. Institu- tions vary in their treatment of 500- and 600-level courses. 1–99 Remedial, terminal, semiprofessional, or noncredit courses that do not apply to degree requirements 100–299 Lower-division (freshman- and sophomore-level) courses 300–499 Upper-division (junior- and senior-level) courses 500–599 Courses that offer graduate-level work in classes that include undergraduate students 600–699 Courses for graduate students only 700–799 Except in the School of Music and Dance, profes- sional or technical courses that apply toward professional degrees but not toward advanced academic degrees such as the M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. Both 600 and 700 numbers in the School of Music and Dance indicate graduate courses only. Generic Courses Certain numbers are reserved for generic courses that may be repeated for credit (R) under the same number. Except in the School of Law, courses numbered 503, 601, and 603 are offered pass/no pass only. Credit is assigned according to the work load in a particular course. Credit ranges indicate minimum and maximum credits available in a single course for a single term, and departments determine their own credit ranges. 196 Field Studies: [Topic] 198 Workshop: [Topic] or Laboratory Proj- ects: [Topic] or Colloquium: [Topic] 199 Special Studies: [Topic] 399 Special Studies: [Topic] 401 Research: [Topic] 402 Supervised College Teaching 403 Thesis 404 Internship: [Topic] 405 Reading and Conference: [Topic] 406 Field Studies: [Topic] or Special Problems: [Topic] 407/507 Seminar: [Topic] 408/508 Workshop: [Topic] or Laboratory Proj- ects: [Topic] or Colloquium: [Topic] 409 Practicum: [Topic] or Supervised Tutoring 410/510 Experimental Course: [Topic] 503 Thesis 601 Research: [Topic] 602 Supervised College Teaching 603 Dissertation 604, 704 Internship: [Topic] 605, 705 Reading and Conference: [Topic] 606, 706 Field Studies: [Topic] or Special Problems: [Topic] 607, 707 Seminar: [Topic] 608, 708 Workshop: [Topic] or Special Topics: [Topic] or Colloquium: [Topic] 609, 709 Practicum: [Topic] or Supervised Tutoring or Terminal Project 610, 710 Experimental Course: [Topic] 11 Fall Term 2009 Initial registration May 18–28 Week of Welcome September 23–27 Classes begin September 29 Last day to drop courses without recorded “W” October 5 Last day to register or add courses October 7 Thanksgiving vacation November 26–27 Fall term final examinations December 7–11 Winter vacation December 12, 2009–January 3, 2010 Winter Term 2010 Initial registration November 16–25 Classes begin January 4 Last day to drop courses without recorded “W” January 11 Last day to register or add courses January 13 Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday January 18 Winter term final examinations March 15–19 Spring vacation March 20–28 Spring Term 2010 Initial registration February 22–March 3 Classes begin March 29 Last day to drop courses without recorded “W” April 5 Last day to register or add courses April 7 Memorial Day holiday May 31 Commencement Day June 5 Spring term final examinations June 7–11 Summer Session 2010 Initial registration May 3–7 Classes begin June 21 Independence Day holiday July 5 Eight-week session ends August 11 Summer session final exams August 12–13 Summer Commencement August 14 Eleven-week session ends September 3 Labor Day holiday September 6 Fall Term 2010 Initial registration May 17–27 Week of Welcome September 22–26 Classes begin September 27 Last day to drop courses without recorded “W” October 4 Last day to register or add courses October 6 Thanksgiving vacation November 25–26 Fall term final examinations December 6–10 Winter vacation December 11, 2010–January 2, 2011 2009 September S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 November S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 December S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2010 January S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 March S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2009–10 Academic Calendar May S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 November S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 December S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 12 Entering the University Admissions Brian Henley, Director, Office of Admissions (541) 346-3201 (541) 346-5815 fax 240 Oregon Hall admissions.uoregon.edu Admission requirements apply to all students seeking to enroll at the University of Oregon. Application Deadlines Student Classification Winter 2010 Enrollment All classifications ....................................................................October 15, 2009 Spring 2010 Enrollment All classifications .................................................................... February 1, 2010 Summer 2010 Enrollment Freshman .....................................................................................March 1, 2010 Transfer ........................................................................................April 15, 2010 Postbaccalaureate nongraduate or graduate ...............................April 15, 2010 Graduate .......................................................................................April 15, 2010 International ..............................................................................March 15, 2010 Fall 2010 Enrollment Freshman, early notification .................................................November 1, 2009 Freshman, standard notification ............................................. January 15, 2010 University scholarship ............................................................ January 15, 2010 Transfer, early notification ..........................................................March 1, 2010 International freshman ..............................................................March 15, 2010 Transfer, standard notification .................................................... May 15, 2010 International transfer .................................................................... May 15, 2010 Postbaccalaureate nongraduate or graduate .........................................Thirty days before the start of the term Graduate ............................................................ Set by individual departments Fall 2010 Reenrollment Graduate and undergraduate ....................................................... May 10, 2010 The following majors require a separate application in addition to the university application and have strictly enforced deadlines for admission. Students who plan to enter the university as majors in architecture, art, inte- rior architecture, landscape architecture, product design, or music should be aware of the special admission requirements and the application deadlines (given below). Details are in the departmental sections of this catalog. Fall Term 2009 Departmental Application Deadline Architecture, Interior Architecture, Product Design ............. January 15, 2010 Digital Arts ...............................................................................February 1, 2010 Landscape Architecture ........................................................February 15, 2010 Art ................................................................................................March 1, 2010 Music majors audition for placement and take a musicianship examination scheduled on several dates throughout the spring. Freshman Admission Application Procedures Freshman applicants must submit the following to the Office of Admissions: 1. A completed application for admission and a nonrefundable $50 application fee 2. At the time of application, a transcript showing at least six semesters of the applicant’s high school record 3. The results of either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT college entrance examination with the optional writing component 4. A final transcript of the applicant’s high school record certifying graduation, when avail- able Freshman Admission Prerequisites To be considered for admission to the University of Oregon, students must complete the minimum number of years of study in certain disciplines and meet the grade point average or test score alternatives outlined below. Fulfulling these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Fourteen total units (one unit equals one year) of college preparatory course work, each with a grade of C– or better, are required. Specific subject requirements include: English—four years. All four years should include college-preparatory composition and literature with emphasis on and frequent practice in writing expository prose. Mathematics—three years. Study must include first-year algebra and two additional years of college preparatory mathematics such as geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry, calculus, finite mathematics, advanced applications, probability and statistics, or courses that integrate topics from two or more of these areas. It is recommended that an advanced mathematics course be taken in the senior year. Regard- less of the pattern of mathematics courses or the number of years of mathematics taken, the mathematics course work must culminate at the Algebra II (or equivalent) level or higher. Science—two years. Study must include a year each in two fields of college preparatory science such as biology, chemistry, physics, or earth and physical science (one laboratory science recommended). Social studies—three years. Study must include analysis of societal issues and events. It is strongly recommended that study includes knowledge and use of geographic information, patterns of United States and human history, structures and systems of U.S. government, and analysis of economic systems. Second-language proficiency. Proficiency may be demonstrated through any one of the three options listed below. 1. Two years of the same second language in high school with a grade of C– or better or 2. Two terms of college-level study in the same second language with a grade of C– or better or 3. Proficiency test (e.g., SAT II or BYU Foreign Language Assessment) Options for meeting the second- language requirement, including American Sign Language, may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. Students admitted as exceptions to the second-language requirement must pass two terms of the same second language with a grade of C– or better before gradu- ating from the university.  13 Computing Admission Grade Point Averages A numerical point value is assigned to graded work as follows: A=4 points per credit, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point, F or N=0 points. The grade point average (GPA) equals the total points divided by total credits for which grades are received. Admission Exceptions Oregon University System policy permits the university to admit a limited number of students who do not meet minimum requirements. Requests for admission as an exception are reviewed by the admissions committee. For infor- mation about this option, write or visit the Office of Admissions. Transfer Admission Students who have completed between 12 and 35 quarter credits of college work must meet the freshman requirements outlined above and the transfer requirements described here. Students who have completed 36 or more quarter credits (or 24 or more semester credits) of college work, 24 of which must be graded, are considered for admission based only on a review of their college- level courses. A minimum grade point average of 2.25 (2.50 for nonresidents) is required. Students must have successfully completed one course each in college-level writing and mathematics with grades of C– or better and must be eligible to return to the last college attended. Transfer students who graduated from high school or earned a GED spring 1997 or after must meet the freshman second-language requirement. Meeting these minimum standards does not guarantee admission. Priority consideration is given to students who earn an associate of arts Oregon transfer degree from an Oregon community college. Transfer students who apply to one of the professional schools may be expected to show proficiency beyond the minimum requirement for transfer admission. See departmental sections of this catalog for details. Transfer of Credit The amount of credit transferred depends on the nature of the applicant’s college work, which is evaluated according to the academic requirements of the University of Oregon. Only college-level academic course work from regionally accredited two- and four-year colleges or universities will be considered for transfer. Up to 124 credits from accredited community or junior colleges, of which only 90 credits may be transferred from an international junior college, may be applied to the bachelor’s degree. See Bachelor’s Degree Requirements under Regis- tration and Academic Policies for requirements that apply to new undergraduates. Application Procedures Transfer applicants must submit the following to the Office of Admissions: 1. A completed application for admission and a nonrefundable $50 application fee 2. An official transcript from each college and university attended (an official transcript is one sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the college or university attended) Transfer students may submit their applications up to one year before they plan to enroll at the university. Applications and official transcripts should be received by the university by the dead- lines listed above to allow time for a complete evaluation of the transferred credits. Premajor Status The departments listed below admit new students only as premajors. A premajor student is eligible to take advantage of the department’s advising services and, in most cases, complete lower- division course work required for the major. Each department screens enrolled premajor students who have completed some university study and decides if they may advance to major status. Professional schools and arts and sciences departments or programs with premajor admission requirements are the College of Educa- tion; Lundquist College of Business; School of Journalism and Communication; marine biology; mathematics and computer science; and planning, public policy and management. Dual Enrollment Program The University of Oregon has dual-enrollment agreements with Lane Community College and Southwestern Oregon Community College. These programs provide students with the academic and administrative advantages of simultaneous enroll- ment in two institutions. More information and applications for admission are available from the UO Office of Admissions and at either community college. International Admission Applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent residents are considered for admission to the university as international students. International applicants, whether freshman or transfer, may apply for admission fall, winter, and spring terms and summer session. The international freshman application deadline for fall term is March 15. The international transfer student application deadline for fall term is May 15. Applications received after the deadlines are considered on a space-available basis. A GPA of 2.50 is required for undergraduates who want to transfer from another university or college. English Proficiency. Students whose native language is not English must supply results of a standardized language proficiency test. A minimum score from one of the following tests is required: • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)—500 (paper-based test), 61 (Internet- based test) • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)—6.0 All international students must take an English language placement test after arriving at the university. Placement test results determine whether students are required to take additional language training in the Academic English for International Students (AEIS) program. Students placed in AEIS courses also may enroll in regular academic courses. Students with one of Admissions Address questions about demonstrating second- language proficiency to the Office of Admissions. PASS proficiency. The Proficiency-Based Admis- sion Standard System (PASS) may be used to meet some of the standards required for admis- sion. More information about PASS may be found on the Oregon University System website. Application Review Applications undergo a comprehensive review that considers such factors as strength of academic course work, grade trends, class rank, standardized test scores, academic motivation as demonstrated in the submitted essay, special talents, and the ability to enhance the diversity of the university. Cocurricular activities are consid- ered but will not compensate for lower grades or weaker course schedules. For the fullest consideration, students should request that an updated transcript be sent following completion of their seventh semester. Standard Admission Requirements To be considered for admission to the University of Oregon, students must have 1. Graduated from a standard or regionally accred- ited high school and 2. Completed the college-preparatory subject requirements outlined above and 3. Earned a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale and completed fourteen college preparatory units. A chart of the minimum SAT scores needed for admission consideration with a GPA less than 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is available on the admissions website Automatic Admission Applicants who have earned at least a 3.40 cumu- lative GPA on a 4.00 scale and sixteen academic units with a grade of C– or better qualify for automatic admission. Alternative Admission Requirements Students who have not graduated from a standard or accredited high school may be considered for admission in one of the following ways: Test of General Educational Development (GED). Meet the minimum score of 410 on each subject examination and achieve an average subtest score of 580. SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Examinations. Meet SAT/ACT requirements and earn an average score of 470 or better (940 total) on two College Board SAT Subject Tests—Mathematics level I or IIc, and another test of the student’s choice. An examination in a second language is strongly recommended to meet the language proficiency requirements needed to qualify for admission. Students who do not take the SAT subject test in a second language must prove language profi- ciency through another approved process. Second-Language Proficiency. Students who took the GED in June 1997 or after must demonstrate second-language proficiency to be admitted to the University of Oregon. See Freshman Admission Prerequisites for more information. 14  Entering the University the following scores are exempt from taking the comprehensive placement test: • 575 or better on the paper-based TOEFL • 88 or better on the Internet-based TOEFL • 7.0 on the IELTS More information about the American English Institute and AEIS courses may be found in the Academic Resources section of this catalog and on the institute’s website. Application Procedure International applicants must submit the following to the Office of Admissions: 1. A completed international application for admission and a nonrefundable $50 application fee 2. Official transcripts of all schoolwork taken beyond the eighth year of school (e.g., the equivalent of the American secondary school grades nine, ten, eleven, and twelve, and for any college or university work). An official transcript is an original or a certified copy 3. An official test score report from one of the English proficiency tests described above 4. An account statement issued by a bank (certificate of balance) that indicates an amount covering one year’s expenses To obtain graduate application forms, applicants should write directly to the departments or schools in which they plan to study or visit the department’s website. See Graduate Admission in this section of the catalog. Specialized Admission Assistance Assistance is available from the following offices: • Office of Academic Advising, 364 Oregon Hall; call (541) 346-3211 • Office of Admissions, 240 Oregon Hall; call (541) 346-3201 • Office of Multicultural Academic Success, 164 Oregon Hall; call (541) 346-3479 See also Undergraduate Studies in the Academic Resources section of this catalog. Graduate Admission Students planning to earn graduate degrees at the university must be admitted to the Graduate School and the departments in which they plan to study. General admission requirements for the Graduate School are described in that section of this catalog. Each school and department in the university determines its specific requirements and application deadlines for graduate admission. For this reason, inquiries concerning graduate admission should be sent directly to the depart- ment or school of interest. Postbaccalaureate Admission Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree and want to earn a second undergraduate degree, or to take additional work without entering a formal degree or certification program, may be admitted with postbaccalaureate nongraduate status. These students pay appropriate undergraduate fees. Applications and information are available from the Office of Admissions. Notice to Nonresidents of the State of Oregon Oregon Board of Higher Education Administrative Rules These are the residency rules of the Board of Higher Education currently in effect. 580-010-0029 Definitions For the purpose of OAR 580-010-0030 through 580-010-0045, the following words and phrases mean: (1) “Domicile” is a person’s true, fixed, and permanent home and place of habitation. It is the place where a person intends to remain and to which the person expects to return when the person leaves without intending to establish a new domicile elsewhere. In order to establish a domicile in Oregon, a person must maintain a predominant physical presence in Oregon for 12 consecutive months after moving to the state. (2) A “financially independent person” is a person who, at the time of application for resi- dency status: (a) declares himself or herself to be financially independent; (b) has not been claimed as a dependent during the immediately preceding tax year, and will not be claimed as a dependent during the current tax year, on the federal or state income tax returns of any other person; and (c) has not received in the immediately preceding calendar year, and will not receive during the current calendar year, one-half or more of his or her support, in cash or in kind, from another person or persons, except for support received from his or her spouse. (3) A “financially dependent person” is a person who, at the time of application for residency status: (a) declares himself or herself to be financially dependent; and (b) has been claimed as a dependent on the federal and state income tax returns of another person during the immediately preceding tax year. 580-010-0030 Determination of Residence (1) For purposes of admission and instruction fee assessment, OUS institutions shall classify a student as an Oregon resident or nonresident. In determining resident or nonresident classification, the primary issue is a person’s intent in coming to Oregon. Intent is inferred from a person’s conduct and history as they relate to the requirements of these residency rules. If a person is in Oregon primarily for the purpose of obtaining an educa- tion, that person will be considered a nonresident. It is possible for an individual to qualify as a resident of Oregon for purposes of voting or obtaining an Oregon driver’s license and not meet the residency requirements established by these rules. (2) An Oregon resident is a financially indepen- dent person who, prior to the term for which Oregon resident classification is requested, has both: (a) established and maintained a domicile in Oregon as provided under OAR 580-010-0029(1) for 12 consecutive months; and (b) during that period, has been primarily engaged in activities other than those of being a college student. (3) A student may be considered primarily engaged in educational activities regardless of the number of hours for which the student is enrolled. However, a student who is enrolled for more than 8 hours in any semester or quarter during the 12- month period referred to in section (2) of this rule shall be presumed to be in Oregon for primarily educational purposes. Such period of enrollment shall not be counted toward the establishment of a bona fide domicile of 12 consecutive months in this state unless the student proves, in fact, establishment of a bona fide domicile in this state primarily for purposes other than educational. (4) An Oregon resident is also a financially dependent person who is claimed as a dependent by another person who has both: (a) established and maintained an Oregon domi- cile as provided under OAR 580-010-0029(1) for 12 consecutive months; and (b) during that period, has been primarily engaged in activities other than those of being a college student. (5) A financially dependent person who is claimed as a dependent by another person who has not established and maintained an Oregon domicile shall be presumed to be a non-resident. This presumption may be overcome by evidence of the student’s long-standing presence in Oregon and demonstration of other factors under OAR 580-010-0031. (6) The criteria for determining Oregon resident classification shall also be used to determine whether a person who has moved from Oregon has established a non-Oregon residence. (7) If institution records show that the residence of a student or the person upon whom the student is dependent is outside of Oregon, the student shall continue to be classified as a nonresident until entitlement to resident classification is shown. The burden of showing that the residence classification should be changed is on the student requesting the change. (8) Notwithstanding section (4) of this rule, a student who is financially dependent on a non- Oregon resident may nonetheless be considered an Oregon resident if the student resides in Oregon for at least 12 consecutive months with a parent or legal guardian who has both: (a) established and maintained an Oregon domi- cile under OAR 580-010-0029(1) for 12 consecu- tive months; and (b) during that period, has been primarily engaged in activities other than those of being a college student. Residency Consideration Factors 580-010-0031 (1) The following factors, although not necessarily conclusive or exclusive, have probative value in support of a claim for Oregon resident classifica- tion: (a) Reside in Oregon for 12 consecutive months prior to the beginning of the term for which resident classification is sought and during that  15 Admissions period be primarily engaged in activities other than those of a college student; (b) Reliance upon Oregon resources for financial support; (c) Domicile in Oregon of persons legally respon- sible for the student; (d) Acceptance of an offer of permanent employ- ment in Oregon; and (e) Ownership by the person of his or her living quarters in Oregon. (2) The following factors, standing alone, do not constitute sufficient evidence to effect classifica- tion as an Oregon resident: (a) Voting or registration to vote; (b) Employment in any position normally filled by a student; (c) The lease of living quarters; (d) Admission to a licensed practicing profession in Oregon; (e) Automobile registration; (f) Public records, for example, birth and marriage records, Oregon driver’s license; (g) Continuous presence in Oregon during periods when not enrolled in school; (h) Ownership of property in Oregon or the pay- ment of Oregon income or other Oregon taxes; or (i) Domicile in Oregon of the student’s spouse. (3) Reliance upon non-Oregon resources for financial support is an inference of residency in another state. Evidence of Financial Dependency 580-010-0033 (1) In determining whether a student is finan- cially dependent, a student must provide: (a) Evidence of established domicile as provided under OAR 580-010-0029(1) of the person claiming the student as a dependent; and (b) The identification of the student as a depen- dent on the federal and state income tax returns of the person claiming the student as a depen- dent. Additional documentation to substantiate dependency during the current calendar year may be required at a later time if deemed necessary by the institution. (2) A student who provides evidence that he or she is a finan cially dependent person under these rules shall not be required to establish a 12-month domi cile prior to classification of resident status, provided such a student may not be classified as a resident while receiving financial assistance from another state or state agency for educational purposes. 580-010-0035 Residence Classification of Armed Forces Personnel (1) For purposes of this rule, members of the armed forces means officers and enlisted personnel of: (a) The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard of the United States; (b) Reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard of the United States; (c) The National Guard of the United States and the Oregon National Guard. (2) Notwithstanding OAR 580-010-0030, active members of the armed forces and their spouses and dependent children shall be considered residents for purposes of the instructional fee if the members: (a) Reside in this state while assigned to duty at any base, station, shore establishment, or other facility in this state; (b) Reside in this state while serving as members of the crew of a ship that has an Oregon port of shore establishment as its home port or perma- nent station; or (c) Reside in another state or a foreign country and file Oregon state income taxes no later than 12 months before leaving active duty. (3) An Oregon resident entering the armed forces retains Oregon residence classification until it is voluntarily relinquished. (4) An Oregon resident who has been in the armed forces and assigned on duty outside of Oregon, including a person who establishes residency under section (2)(c) of this rule, must, within a reasonable time, demonstrate an intent to retain classification as an Oregon resident. Such intent may be shown by returning to Oregon within six months after completing service in the armed forces. (5) A person who continues to reside in Oregon after separation from the armed forces may count the time spent in the state while in the armed forces to support a claim for classification as an Oregon resident. (6) The dependent child and spouse of a person who is a resident under section (2) of this rule shall be considered an Oregon resident. “Depen- dent child” includes any child of a member of the armed forces who: (a) Is under 18 years of age and not married, otherwise emancipated or self-supporting; or (b) Is under 23 years of age, unmarried, enrolled in a full-time course of study in an institution of higher learning, and dependent on the member for over one-half of his/her support. 580-010-0037 Residence Classification of Members of Oregon Tribes (1) Students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes of Oregon or who are enrolled members of a Native American tribe which had traditional and customary tribal boundaries that included parts of the state of Oregon or which had ceded or reserved lands within the state of Oregon shall be assessed resi- dent tuition regardless of their state of residence. (2) For purposes of this rule, the federally recog- nized tribes of Oregon are: (a) Burns Paiute Tribe; (b) Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw; (c) Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Commu- nity of Oregon; (d) Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon; (e) Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation; (f) Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation; (g) Coquille Indian Tribe; (h) Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians; (i) Klamath Tribes. (3) For purposes of this rule, the Native American tribes which had traditional and customary tribal boundaries that included parts of the state of Oregon or which had ceded or reserved lands within the state of Oregon are: (a) CALIFORNIA: (A) Benton Paiute Tribe; (B) Big Bend Rancheria; (C) Big Lagoon Rancheria; (D) Blue Lake Rancheria; (E) Bridgeport Indian Colony; (F) Cedarville Rancheria; (G) Fort Bidwell Indian Tribe; (H) Hoopa Valley Tribe; (I) Karuk Tribe of California; (J) Likely Rancheria; (K) Lookout Rancheria; (L) Lytton Rancheria; (M) Melochundum Band of Tolowa Indians; (N) Montgomery Creek Rancheria; (O) Pit River Tribe; (P) Quartz Valley Indian Community; (Q) Redding Rancheria; (R) Roaring Creek Rancheria; (S) Smith River Rancheria; (T) Susanville Rancheria; (U) Tolowa-Tututni Tribe; (V) Winnemucca Colony; (W) XL Ranch; (X) Yurok Tribe. (b) IDAHO: (A) Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho; (B) Shoshoni-Bannock Tribes. (c) NEVADA: (A) Duck Valley Shoshone-Paiute Tribes; (B) Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe; (C) Fort McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Tribe; (D) Lovelock Paiute Tribe; (E) Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; (F) Reno-Sparks Indian Colony; (G) Summit Lake Paiute Tribe; (H) Walker River Paiute Tribe; (I) Winnemucca Indian Colony; (J) Yerington Paiute Tribe. (d) OKLAHOMA: Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma. (e) WASHINGTON: (A) Chehalis Community Council; (B) Colville Confederated Tribes; (C) Quinault Indian Nation; (D) Shoalwater Bay Tribe; (E) Yakama Indian Nation. (4) A student seeking to be assessed resident tuition under the provisions of this rule shall submit, following procedures prescribed by the OUS institution where the student seeks to enroll, a photocopy of tribal enrollment which docu- ments tribal membership. 580-010-0040 Residence Classification of Non-Citizens A person who is not a citizen of the United States may be considered an Oregon resident if the 16  Entering the University person qualifies as a resident under OAR 580-010- 0030 and is one of the following: (1) A lawful permanent resident. The date of approval of lawful permanent residency shall be the earliest date upon which the 12-month residency requirements under OAR 580-010-0030 may begin to accrue. (2) An immigrant granted refugee or political asylum in the United States. The date of approval of political asylum or refugee status shall be the earliest date upon which the 12-month residency requirements under OAR 580-010-0030 may begin to accrue. (3) A person holding one of the following non- immigrant visa classifications: A, E, G, H-1B, H-1C, the spouse or child of a person holding an H-1B or H-1C visa, I, K, L, NATO, O, R, S, T, TN, U, or V. The date of the issuance of a visa for one of these classifications shall be the earliest date upon which the 12-month residency requirements under OAR 580-010-0030 may begin to accrue. A person possessing a non-immigrant or temporary visa that is not identified under this rule shall not be considered an Oregon resident. 580-010-0041 Changes in Residence Classification (1) If an Oregon resident student enrolls in an institution outside of Oregon and later seeks to re-enroll in an OUS institution, the residence classification of that student shall be re-examined and determined on the same basis as for any other person. (2) A financially dependent student who is depen- dent on a person who establishes a permanent Oregon residence as defined in OAR 580-010- 0030(2) during a term when the dependent student is enrolled at an OUS institution may register as a resident at the beginning of the next term. (3) Once established, classification as a resident continues so long as the student remains in continuous academic year enrollment in the clas- sifying institution. (4) A person who seeks classification as a resident under these rules shall complete and submit a notarized Residence Information Affidavit. The affidavit and all required supportive documents and materials must be submitted by the last day to register for the term in which resident status is sought. (5) No OUS institution is bound by any determi- nation of residency except by duly authorized officials under procedures prescribed by these rules including timely submittal of the notarized affidavit. 580-010-0045 Review of Residence Classification Decisions by IRC (1) An interinstitutional residency committee (IRC) is established consisting of the officers determining student residence classification at OUS institutions and a member of the Chancel- lor’s staff appointed by the Chancellor. The member of the Chancellor’s staff shall serve as chairperson. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. A majority of a quorum may make decisions. (2) Residence cases of unusual complexity, espe- cially where there may be conflict of rules, may be referred by an institution residence classification officer to the IRC for decision. (3) Any person who is aggrieved by the institution residence classification may, within ten (10) days of the date of mailing or other service of classification decision, appeal the classification to the IRC. The appeal must be in writing and shall be filed with the institution. An aggrieved person may supply written statements to the IRC for consideration in reviewing the case and may also make an oral presentation to the IRC on a date to be scheduled by the IRC. The decision of the IRC shall be final unless appealed. (4) A person dissatisfied with the IRC decision may, within ten days of the date of the mailing or other service of the IRC decision, appeal the IRC decision to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs or designee. An appeal to the vice chancellor shall be in writing only. The vice chancellor’s decision shall be final. (5) A person granted a meritorious hardship excep- tion to residency under this rule prior to July 1, 1990, shall not lose the exception solely because of the repeal of the exception authorization. 580-010-0047 Residents Under WICHE A certification officer, designated by the Board, shall determine the residence classification of any person seeking certification as an Oregon resident, pursuant to the terms of the WICHE Compact. Any person dissatisfied with the deci- sion of the certification officer may appeal to the IRC. The decision of the IRC shall be final unless further appeal is made to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs pursuant to OAR 580-010- 0045(4). Registration and Academic Policies Susan M. Eveland, University Registrar (541) 346-2935 (541) 346-6682 fax 220 Oregon Hall registrar@uoregon.edu registrar.uoregon.edu Student Records Policy In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the University of Oregon has formulated the Student Records Policy to outline the proper handling and release of student educational records. The following is a summary of that policy. The university maintains only student records relevant to the educational or related purposes of the university. Students enrolled in the university generally have the right to inspect educational records maintained by the university that directly affect them. Those records are not released to anyone other than the student without the signed, written consent of the student, with the following exceptions: (1) university personnel who have legitimate interests, (2) at the direction of a court, (3) in situations of health or safety emergency. Upon request, the university releases directory information about the student, but the student may request, in writing, that such information not be released. Contact the Office of the Registrar for details about making a request for nonrelease. The full text of the Student Records Policy is available from the Office of the Registrar and on the registrar’s website. Academic Year The university divides the academic year into three terms of approximately eleven weeks each (except for the School of Law, which uses a semester calendar). The summer session supplements the work of the fall, winter, and spring terms; a catalog and announcements are issued for that session. Students may enter the university at the begin- ning of any term, with the exception of archi- tecture students, who should see Application Deadlines under Admissions. The university’s new-student orientation, IntroDUCKtion, is held in July for freshman and transfer students who enter fall term. All new students are urged to attend. See the Academic Calendar for other important dates during the current academic year. Students are held responsible for familiarity with university requirements governing such matters as registration, academic standards, student activities, student conduct, and organizations. Academic regulations are listed on the registrar’s website. About the UO Catalog. This publication, the 2009–10 University of Oregon Catalog, is a statement of university rules, regulations, and calendars that goes into effect at the opening of fall term 2009. Changes to the university curriculum that were made through winter term 2009 are reflected in the academic sections of the catalog. Bachelor’s Degree Requirements, in  17 Registration and Academic Policies this section of the catalog, have been updated to reflect curriculum changes that were made through spring term 2009. A student who is admitted and enrolls at the university during any academic year may graduate under the general requirement provi- sions of the catalog in effect that year, provided the catalog has not expired. A student may choose to graduate under the general requirements of a subsequent catalog, provided he or she completes all of those requirements. Major requirements are determined by the academic departments and programs; requirements are subject to change for students who are not continuously enrolled. See Catalog Expiration and Requirements Policies in the Contents section of this catalog for more information. Undergraduate and graduate degrees and certifi- cates are listed in the Degrees, Majors, Minors, and Certificates section of this catalog. For details about graduate degrees, see the Graduate School section. Grading Systems The university has two grading systems. When regulations permit, a student may elect to be evaluated for a course with a letter grade or pass/ no pass (P/N). Letter-graded work is designated A, B, C, D, or F. Pass/no pass work is designated P or N. An asterisk after the P or N indicates that the course is offered P/N only. See Bachelor’s Degree Requirements for regulations on graded credits. Each department, school, or special program establishes regulations on pass/no pass courses for its majors. Before exercising the P/N option, students should confer with advisers. Students must choose their grading option at the time of registration and are permitted to change it only within the period allowed. Graded Student work is graded as follows: A, excellent; B, good; C, satisfactory; D, inferior; F, unsatisfactory (no credit awarded). Instructors may affix + or – to the grades A, B, C, and D. Pass/No Pass Courses that are offered pass/no pass only are assigned P* or N* grades. Courses offered for letter grades or pass/no pass use P or N grades without an asterisk. Student work may be graded as follows: P (pass), satisfactory performance (C– or better for under- graduate course work, B– or better for graduate course work), or N (no pass), unsatisfactory performance, no credit awarded (D+ or worse for undergraduate course work, C+ or worse for grad- uate course work). The class schedule designates courses that are offered only pass/no pass. Passing credits are also awarded for advanced placement and College-Level Examination Program work and for work taken at another collegiate institution if the registrar’s office staff cannot equate the quality of the work to the UO grading system. Marks AU (audit). Student-initiated mark. Audit enroll- ments are recorded on the student’s academic record, but no credit is earned by audit. Audited classes do not satisfy degree requirements, nor do they count toward the Graduate School’s continuous enrollment requirement. I (incomplete). Instructor-initiated mark. A mark of I may be issued when the quality of work is satisfactory but a minor yet essential requirement of the course has not been completed for reasons acceptable to the instructor. Faculty and students should develop a contract outlining the require- ments and specific deadlines for making up the incomplete. Contracts should be filed in the faculty member’s departmental office. Incompletes Assigned to Undergraduate Students Prior to Winter Term 2005. If a degree has not been awarded and the student is still attending the university, the instructor must submit a grade on the university’s online information system, DuckWeb, within four terms of attendance following the assignment of the incomplete. If the student is no longer attending the university and has not earned a degree, the grade submission deadline is extended to three calendar years from the date the incomplete was assigned. Earlier deadlines may be set by the instructor, dean, or department head. For students graduating, removal of incompletes needed to satisfy degree requirements must be submitted on DuckWeb within the above deadlines, but no later than the Friday following exam week of the graduating term. Removal of incompletes not needed for degree requirements must be submitted within the above deadlines but no later than thirty days after the degree is awarded. Incompletes awarded prior to winter term 2005 but not resolved within the thirty-day deadline will remain on the academic record after the degree is awarded and cannot be removed. Incompletes Assigned to Undergraduate Students Beginning Winter Term 2005. Effective winter term 2005, undergraduate students have one calendar year to make up an incomplete mark assigned by a UO faculty member. Earlier deadlines may be set by the instructor, dean, or department head. Failure to make up the incom- plete by the end of one calendar year will result in the mark of I automatically changing to a grade of F or N. For students graduating, removal of incompletes awarded winter term 2005 and after must be submitted on DuckWeb no later than the Friday following exam week of the graduating term. Incompletes awarded winter term 2005 or later will be automatically changed to a grade of F or N prior to conferral of the degree. Grade changes must be submitted no later than thirty days after the degree is awarded. Grades of F or N will remain on the academic record after the degree is awarded and cannot be removed. Incompletes Assigned to Graduate Students. Graduate students must convert graduate course incompletes within one calendar year of the assignment of the incomplete. Students may request additional time for the removal of the incomplete by submitting a petition stating the course requirements that were not initially completed, with the instructor’s signature, to the dean of the Graduate School for review. This policy does not apply to incompletes routinely assigned to courses applying to the completion of research (601), thesis (503), dissertation (603), and terminal projects (609, 709). W (withdrawal). Student-initiated mark. Students may withdraw from a course through web registration. See the online class schedule for deadlines. X (no grade reported). Registrar-initiated mark. The instructor did not report a grade for the student. Y (no basis for grade). Instructor-initiated mark. There is no basis for evaluating the student’s performance. Grade Point Average The grade point average (GPA) is computed for all work done at the University of Oregon, including courses for which credit is deducted for repeti- tion. Four points are assigned for each credit of A, three points for each credit of B, two points for each credit of C, one point for each credit of D, and zero points for each credit of F. The plus sign increases the points assigned the letter grade by 0.30 per credit, and the minus sign decreases the points assigned the letter grade by 0.30 per credit. The grade point average is calcu- lated by dividing total points by total credits of A, B, C, D, and F. Marks of AU, I, W, X, Y, and the grades of P and N are disregarded in the computa- tion of the grade point average. Application for an Undergraduate Degree Undergraduates who plan to receive a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon must submit an application through the university’s online information system, DuckWeb, by the fourth week of classes in the term preceding the term of anticipated graduation. Advance notice to the Office of the Registrar of the intent to graduate p