Table of Contents University Calendar 3 Map of Campus 4 Weber State Profile 6 Administrative and Academic Services 9 Academic Records/Grading 9 Academic Standards 13 Admissions 14 Financial Aid 18 Scholarships 18 Graduation 22 Registration 29 Tuition and Student Fees 31 Student Services 33 Academic Advisement Center 33 Associated Students 33 Campus Recreation 33 Career Services Center 34 Counseling Center 34 Drug & Alcohol Program 35 Educational Resource Programs 35 Educational Support Services 36 International Student Center 37 J. Farrell Shepherd Union Building 37 Learning and Testing Centers 37 Library Services 38 Physically Challenged Services 39 Health Center 39 Housing 39 Eligibility and Social Standards 41 Interdisciplinary Programs 43 Honors Program 43 Integrated Studies Bachelor Degree 45 Library Science 46 Asian Studies Minor 46 Latin American Studies Minor 47 Legal Studies Minor 47 Women's Studies Minor 48 Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis 48 College of Applied Science & Technology 49 Pre-Engineering Program 50 Automotive & Mechanical Engineering Technology 51 Business Education/ Administrative Systems 55 Computer Science 59 Electronic Engineering Technology 63 Manufacturing Engineering Technology 68 Sales & Service Technology 76 Auto Body 76 Auto Service 78 Auto Technology 82 Fashion Merchandising 83 Interior Design 83 Sales/Retailing 84 Technical Sales 85 Transportation Management 85 College of Arts and Humanities 89 Communication 90 English Language and Literature 95 English as a Second Language (ESL) 100 Foreign Languages 101 Mathematics 104 Performing Arts 108 Visual Arts 122 College of Business and Economics 129 Center for Business & Economic Training & Research 132 Accounting Department (Academic).... 133 Master of Professional Accountancy Program 133 Business Administration 136 Computer Information Systems 140 Economics 142 Center for Logistics 145 College of Education 147 Master of Education Program 148 Child and Family Studies 152 Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance 157 Teacher Education 165 College of Health Professions 179 Health Sciences Core 180 Health Administrative Services 181 Clinical Laboratory Sciences 183 Pre-Med/Pre-Dental/Pre-Vet 183 Dental Hygiene 186 Emergency Care and Rescue (EMT and Paramedic) 188 Medical Record Technology 190 Nursing Programs 191 Office of Distance Learning 198 Radiological Sciences 198 Respiratory Therapy 205 College of Science 209 Center for Science Education 210 Museum 211 Planetarium 211 Pre-Medical Professional Programs 211 Biotechnician 212 Botany 213 Chemistry 216 Geography 219 Geology 222 Microbiology 226 Physics 228 Zoology 232 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 237 Criminal Justice 238 History 241 Political Science and Philosophy ...245 Psychology 250 Social Work and Gerontology 254 Sociology and Anthropology 258 ROTC Units 263 Military Science 266 Naval Science 268 Continuing Education and Community Services 271 Vocational and Applied Technology Programs 274 Utah State Board of Regents, WSU Board of Trustees, and WSU Administration 275 Faculty & Professional Staff 276 Emeriti Faculty 285 Index 287 University Calendar Summer Quarter 1991 May20(Mon) Summer quarter registrationbegins Junel4(Fri) Last day to register without late fee Junel7(Mon) Classes begin; late registration fee July 4 (Thurs) Independence Day Holiday July 5 (Fri) Withdrawal made with instructor; "W" given July 23 (Tues) Last day of "W" withdrawal from classes July 24 (Wed) Pioneer Day Holiday July 26 (Fri) Autumn Quarter registrationbegins Aug. 9 (Fri) Classes end; final exam period Autumn Quarter 1991 July 26 (Fri) Auturnnquarterregistrationbegins Sept.2(Mon) Labor Day Holiday Sept. 20 (Fri) Last day to register without late fee Sept. 23 (Mon) Classes begin; late registration fee Oct. 14 (Mon) Withdrawal made with instructor; "W" given Nov. 1 (Fri) Last day of "W" withdrawal Nov. 15 (Fri) WinterQuarterregistrationbegins Nov.27(Wed) Classes end Nov. 28-29 (Th-F) Thanksgiving Holiday Dec. 2-5 (M-Th) Final exam period Dec. 24-25 (Tu-Wed) Christmas Holiday Winter Quarter 1992 Nov. 15 (Fri) Winterquarterregistrationbegins Jan 1 (Wed) New Year's Holiday Jan. 3 (Fri) Last day to register without late fee Jan. 6 (Mon) Classes begin; late registration fee Jan. 20 (Mon) Martin Luther King Holiday Jan. 27 (Mon) Withdrawal made with instructor; "W" given Feb. 14 (Fri) Last day of "W" withdrawal Feb. 14 (Fri) Springquarterregistrationbegins Feb. 17 (Mon) Presidents'Day Holiday Marchl3(Fri) Classesend March 16-19 (M-Th) Final exam period Spring Quarter 1992 Feb. 14 (Fri) Springquarterregistrationbegins March 27 (Fri) Last day to register without late fee March 30 (Mon) Classes begin; late registration fee April 20 (Mon) Withdrawal made with instructor; "W" given May 8 (Fri) Last day of "W" withdrawal May 18 (Fri) Surnmerquarterregistrationbegins May 25 (Mon) Memorial Day Holiday June 5 (Fri) Classesend June 8-11 (M-Th) Final exam period June 12 (Fri) Commencement Summer Quarter 1992 May 25 (Mon) Summer quarter registrationbegins June 19 (Fri) Last day to register without late fee June22(Mon) Classes begin; late registration fee July 3 (Fri) Independence Day Holiday July 9 (Thurs) Withdrawal made with instructor; "W" given July 24 (Fri) Pioneer Day Holiday July 27 (Mon) Last day of "W" withdrawal from classes July 27 (Mon) Autumn Quarter registrationbegins Augustl4(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. Programrequirements reflect curricula approved through May 1991. 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 ofanystudent'sattendance. 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 and the Vocational Amendments of 1976. Accordingly,allWeberStatesponsored 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. Individualswhobelievethattheyhavebeen 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, DepartmentofEducationDenver Region, Federal Building, 19th and Stout Street, Denver, Colorado 80294.