Table of Contents University Calendar University Calendar 3 Map of Campus 4 Weber State Profile 6 Administrative and Academic Services 9 Academic Records/Grading 9 Eligibility 12 Admissions 14 Financial Aid 19 Scholarships 19 Graduation 22 Registration 29 Tuition and Student Fees 32 Student Services 35 Academic Advisement Center 35 Associated Students 35 Campus Recreation 35 Career Services Center 36 Counseling Services 36 Educational Resource Programs 36 Educational Support Services 37 International Student Center 38 J. Farrell Shepherd Union Building 39 Learning and Testing Centers 39 Library Services 40 University Dining Service 41 Physically Challenged Services 41 Student Activities 41 Health Center 42 Residence Life 42 Eligibility and Social Standards 43 Interdisciplinary Programs 45 Honors Program 45 Integrated Studies Bachelor Degree 47 Library Science 48 Asian Studies Minor 48 Latin American Studies Minor 49 Legal Studies Minor 49 Women's Studies Minor 50 Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis 50 College of Applied Science & Technology 51 Pre-Engineering Program 52 Business Education/Administrative Systems 53 Administrative Systems 53 Business Education 54 Telecommunications Admin 54 Office Systems Support 55 Computer Science 57 Electronic Engineering Technology 62 Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology 67 Design Graphics Technology 74 Machine Tool Technology 76 Manufacturing Engineering Tech 67 Mechanical Engineering Tech 72 Sales and Services Technology 78 Automotive Service Technology 78 Automotive Technology 83 Fashion Merchandising 84 Interior Design 84 Sales and Retailing 85 Transportation Management 86 College of Arts and Humanities 91 Communication 92 English Language and Literature 97 English as a Second Language (ESL) 102 Foreign Languages 103 Mathematics 106 Performing Arts 112 Dance 112 Music 114 Theatre 121 Visual Arts 126 College of Business and Economics 135 Center for Business & Economic Training & Research 139 Accounting Department (Academic).... 139 Master of Professional Accountancy Program 140 Business Administration 143 Finance 144 Management 145 Marketing 147 Computer Information Systems 148 Economics 150 Logistics 153 College of Education 157 Master of Education Program 158 Child and Family Studies 162 Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 167 Teacher Education 178 College of Health Professions 195 Health Sciences 196 Health Administrative Services 197 Clinical Laboratory Sciences 200 Pre-Med/Pre-Dental/Pre-Vet 201 Dental Hygiene 203 Emergency Care and Rescue (EMT and Paramedic) 205 Medical Record Technology 207 Nursing Programs 208 Nursing Outreach 213 Office of Distance Learning 216 Radiological Sciences 216 Respiratory Therapy 223 College of Science 227 Center for Science Education 228 Center for Environmental Services 229 Center for Chemical Technology 229 Museum 229 Planetarium 230 Pre-Medical Professional Programs 230 Biotechnician 231 Botany 231 Chemistry 236 Geography 239 Geology 242 Microbiology 246 Physics 248 Zoology 252 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 259 Criminal Justice 260 Economics 263 History 265 Political Science & Philosophy 269 Psychology 274 Social Work and Gerontology 278 Sociology and Anthropology 282 Aerospace Studies (ROTC Units) 287 Military Science 291 Naval Science 293 Continuing Education and Community Services. Vocational and Applied Technology Programs .297 .301 Utah State Board of Regents, WSU Board of Trustees 302 WSU Administration 303 Faculty & Professional Staff 304 Emeriti Faculty 314 Index 316 information Directory 320 Summer Quarter 1993 May 17 (Mon) Summer quarter registration begins June 18 (Fri) Last day to register without late fee June 21 (Mon) Classes begin; late registration fee July 5 (Mon) Independence Day Holiday July 8 (Thurs) Withdrawal made with instructor; "W" given July 23 (Fri) Pioneer Day Holiday July 26 (Mon) Last day of "W" withdrawal from classes July 26 (Mon) Autumn quarter registration begins Aug 13 (Fri) Classes end; final exam period Autumn Quarter 1993 July 26 (Mon) Autumn quarter registration begins Sept 6 (Mon) Labor Day Holiday Sept 24 (Fri) Last day to register without late fee Sept 27 (Mon) Classes begin; late registration fee Oct 18 (Mon) Withdrawal made with instructor; "W" given Nov 5 (Fri) Last day of "W" withdrawal Nov 19 (Fri) Winter quarter registration begins Nov 25-26 (Th-F) Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 3 (Fri) Classes end Dec 6-9 (M-Th) Final exam period Dec 23-24 (Th-Fri) Christmas Holiday Winter Quarter 1994 Nov 19 (Fri) Winter quarter registration begins Dec 30 (Thurs) Last day to register without late fee Dec 31 (Fri) New Year's Holiday Jan 3 (Mon) Classes begin; late registration fee Jan 17 (Mon) Martin Luther King Holiday Jan 24 (Mon) Withdrawal made with instructor; "W" given Feb 11 (Fri) Last day of "W" withdrawal Feb 11 (Fri) Spring quarter registration begins Feb 21 (Mon) Presidents' Day Holiday March 11 (Fri) Classes end March 14-17 (M-Th) Final exam period Spring Quarter 1994 Feb 11 (Fri) Spring quarter registration begins March 25 (Fri) Last day to register without late fee March 28 (Mon) Classes begin; late registration fee April 18 (Mon) Withdrawal made with instructor; "W" given May 6 (Fri) Last day of "W" withdrawal May 16 (Mon) Summer quarter registration begins May 30 (Mon) Memorial Day Holiday June 3 (Fri) Classes end June 6-9 (M-Th) Final exam period June 10 (Fri) Commencement Summer Quarter 1994 May 16 (Mon) Summer quarter registration begins June 17 (Fri) Last day to register without late fee June 20 (Mon) Classes begin; late registration fee July 4 (Mon) Independence Day Holiday July 7 (Thurs) Withdrawal made with instructor; "W" given July 25 (Mon ) Pioneer Day Holiday July 26 (Tues) Last day of "W" withdrawal from classes July 26 (Tues) Autumn Quarter registration begins Aug 12 (Fri) Classes end; final exam period. Catalog Information The Weber State catalog is published through the Office of Academic Affairs. Although some areas of information are covered in detail, much of the content is presented in a general way. Program requirements reflect curricula approved through May 1993. Subsequent decisions may affect the accuracy of the details appearing here. Students should refer to the official schedule of classes which is available before and during each quarterly registration period. The catalog is not to be considered a binding contract between Weber State and any student or other institution. Weber State reserves the right to change its regulations or course offerings as conditions require during the period of any student's attendance. Statement of Policy It is the policy of Weber State University to provide equal opportunity in all its programs and activities in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vocational Amendments of 1976, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Accordingly, all Weber State sponsored programs and activities will be open to all students or candidates for admission without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, veterans, or marital status. Individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, Administration Building, Room 105, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 84408, telephone 626-6239; or the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education Denver Region, Federal Building, 19th and Stout Street, Denver, Colorado 80294. Right-to-Know Disclosure The primary mission of Weber State University is to provide quality undergraduate education. Students are admitted on the basis of an admissions index. The curriculum emphasizes the improvement of skills, the acquisition of knowledge and the development of character. The campus population includes some 15,000 students. Most students commute to campus and nearly 40 percent are 25 years of age or older. Sixty-four percent of full-time, first-time freshmen from the Fall 1991 class also took classes at Weber State in the Fall of 1992.