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ARCHIVE: 1998–99 General Catalog

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Introduction and Summary Information

FAQ

Important Information

Accreditation and Affiliation

General Information

Student Services

Fees, Deposits, and Other Charges

Classification of Courses

Undergraduate Enrollment

University Graduation Requirements

General Studies

Minors, Certificates, and Interdisciplinary Studies

Colleges and Schools

College of Architecture and Environmental Design

College of Business

College of Education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

College of Fine Arts

College of Law

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

College of Nursing

College of Public Programs

School of Social Work

Other Opportunities

College of Extended Education

Graduate College

University Honors College

Summer Sessions

International Programs

Other Campuses

ASU East

ASU West

Appendices

Descriptions of Courses

Introduction and Summary Information - Back to top

Academic Definitions

Academic Organization

Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors Offered at ASU Main and ASU East

Course Prefix Index

Frequently Asked Questions

President’s Message

University Calendar

Important Information

Accreditation and Affiliation - Back to top

General Information - Back to top

Mission

Organization

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

History of Arizona State University

University Campuses and Sites

University Libraries and Collections

Performing and Fine Arts Facilities

Computing Facilities and Services

Alumni Association

Program Assessment and the Office of University Evaluation

Division of Undergraduate Academic Services

Service Learning Internships

Research Centers, Institutes, and Laboratories

Consortium for Instructional Innovation

Student Services - Back to top

Undergraduate Admissions

Student Financial Assistance

Registrar

Residential Life

Student Development

Educational Development

Student Life

Counseling and Consultation

Student Health

Student Publications

Memorial Union

Associated Students of Arizona State University

Career Services

Student Recreation Complex and Recreational Sports

Arizona Prevention Resource Center

Intercollegiate Athletics

Religious Activities

Other Opportunities for Student Involvement

Fees, Deposits, and Other Charges - Back to top

1998–99 Resident and Nonresident Tuition

Residency Classification Procedures and Policies

1997–98 Typical Student Budgets

Financial Aid

Special Class Fees and Deposits

Classification of Courses - Back to top

Undergraduate Enrollment - Back to top

Undergraduate Admission

Special Programs for Advanced Placement and Credit

Placement Examinations

Academic Advising

Readmission to the University

Academic Renewal

Registration

Cooperative Programs

Grading System

Retention and Academic Standards

Student Records

University Graduation Requirements - Back to top

General Studies - Back to top

General Studies Courses

Minors, Certificates, and Interdisciplinary Studies - Back to top

Minors

Certificates

Concurrent and Dual Degrees

Interdisciplinary Studies

Military Officer Training

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies—B.I.S.

Colleges and Schools

Architecture and Environmental Design, College of - Back to top

College of Architecture and Environmental Design Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations

Architecture, School of

Design, School of

Planning and Landscape Architecture, School of

Business, College of - Back to top

College of Business Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations

Accountancy and Information Management, School of

Business Administration, Department of

Economics, Department of

Finance, Department of

Health Administration and Policy, School of

International Business Studies

Management, Department of

Marketing, Department of

Education, College of - Back to top

College of Education Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations

Curriculum and Instruction, Division of

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Division of

Psychology in Education, Division of

Engineering and Applied Sciences, College of - Back to top

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations

Construction, Del E. Webb School of

Engineering, School of

Chemical, Bio, and Materials Engineering, Department of

Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of

Computer Science and Engineering, Department of

Electrical Engineering, Department of

Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, Department of

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Department of

Programs in Engineering Special Studies

Fine Arts, College of - Back to top

College of Fine Arts Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations

Art, School of

Dance, Department of

Music, School of

Theatre, Department of

Law, College of - Back to top

Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of - Back to top

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations

Aerospace Studies, Department of

African American Studies Program

Anthropology, Department of

Biology, Department of

Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of

Chicana and Chicano Studies, Department of

Computer Science

Economics

English, Department of

Exercise Science and Physical Education, Department of

Family Resources and Human Development, Department of

Geography, Department of

Geology, Department of

History, Department of

Interdisciplinary Humanities Program

Languages and Literatures, Department of

Mathematics, Department of

Microbiology, Department of

Military Science, Department of

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Philosophy, Department of

Physics and Astronomy, Department of

Plant Biology, Department of

Political Science, Department of

Psychology, Department of

Religious Studies, Department of

Sociology, Department of

Speech and Hearing Science, Department of

Women’s Studies Program

Nursing, College of - Back to top

Public Programs, College of - Back to top

College of Public Programs Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations

Asian Pacific American Program

Communication, Department of

Journalism and Telecommunication, Walter Cronkite School of

Justice Studies, School of

Public Affairs, School of

Recreation Management and Tourism, Department of

Social Work, School of - Back to top

Other Opportunities

Extended Education, College of - Back to top

Graduate College - Back to top

Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (Degrees, Majors, Concentrations, and Certificates) Overseen by the Graduate College

Graduate Degrees and Majors Offered at ASU Main and ASU East

University Honors College - Back to top

Summer Sessions - Back to top

International Programs - Back to top

Other Campuses

ASU East - Back to top

East College

Technology and Applied Sciences, College of

Aeronautical Management Technology, Department of

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, Department of

Information and Management Technology, Department of

Manufacturing and Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Department of

Agribusiness and Resource Management, School of

ASU East Administrative and Academic Personnel

ASU East Directory

ASU East Faculty and Academic Professionals

ASU West - Back to top

ASU West Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations

ASU West Directory

ASU West Administrative and Academic Personnel

ASU West Faculty and Academic Professionals

Appendices

Descriptions of Courses

A - Back to Top

AAD	Architectural Administration and Management
ACC	Accountancy
ADE	Architectural Design and Technology Studios
AES	Aerospace Studies
AET	Aeronautical Technology
AFR	African American Studies
AGB	Agribusiness
AJS	Administration of Justice. See the ASU West Catalog.
AMS	American Studies. See the ASU West Catalog.
AMT	Aeronautical Management Technology
ANP	Environmental Analysis and Programming
APA	Asian Pacific American Studies
APH	Architectural Philosophy and History
ARA	Art Auxiliary
ARB	Arabic
ARE	Art Education
ARP	Architecture Professional Studies
ARS	Art History
ART	Art
ASB	Anthropology
ASE	Analysis and Systems
ASM	Anthropology
AST	Astronomy
ATE	Architectural Technology
AVC	Architectural Communication

B - Back to Top

BIO	Biology
BIS	Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
BLE	Bilingual Education
BME	Bioengineering
BUE	Business Education
BUS	Business Administration

C - Back to Top

CCS	Chicana and Chicano Studies
CDE	Child Development
CED	Counselor Education
CEE	Civil Engineering
CET	Computer Engineering Technology
CGC	Computer Graphic Communications
CHE	Chemical Engineering
CHI	Chinese
CHM	Chemistry
CIS	Computer Information Systems
CLS	Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
COB	College of Business
COE	College of Education
COM	Communication
CON	Construction
CPP	College of Public Programs
CPY	Counseling Psychology
CSE	Computer Science and Engineering
CSH	Chicana and Chicano Studies
CSS	Chicana and Chicano Studies

D - Back to Top

DAH	Dance History
DAN	Dance
DCI	Curriculum and Instruction
DSC	Design

E - Back to Top

ECD	Early Childhood Education
ECE	Engineering Core
ECN	Economics
EDA	Educational Administration and Supervision
EDP	Educational Psychology
EED	Elementary Education
EEE	Electrical Engineering
EET	Electronics Engineering Technology
EMC	Educational Media and Computers
ENG	English
EPD	Environmental Design and Planning
EPE	Exercise Science/Physical Education
ERS	Environmental Resources
ETC	Engineering Technology Core
ETM	Environmental Technology Management

F - Back to Top

FAS	Family Studies
FIN	Finance
FLA	Foreign Languages
FON	Food and Nutrition
FRD	Family Resources and Human Development
FRE	French

G - Back to Top

GCU	Cultural Geography
GER	German
GLB	Global Business. See the ASU West Catalog.
GLG	Geology
GPH	Physical Geography
GRA	Graphic Design
GRK	Ancient Greek
GRN	Gerontology

H - Back to Top

HCR	Health Care Related
HEB	Hebrew
HED	Higher and Postsecondary Education
HEE	Home Economics Education
HES	Health Science
HIS	History
HON	Honors
HPS	History and Philosophy of Science
HRM	Human Resources Management. See the ASU West Catalog.
HSA	Health Services Administration
HUD	Housing and Urban Development
HUM	Humanities

I - Back to Top

IAP	Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance. See the ASU West Catalog.
IAS	Integrative Studies. See the ASU West Catalog.
IBS	International Business Studies
IDN	Indonesian
IED	Indian Education
IEE	Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
IMC	Information and Management Core
IND	Industrial Design
INT	Interior Design
IPO	International Program Overseas
ISM	Information Systems Management. See the ASU West Catalog.
ITA	Italian
ITM	Industrial Technology Management

J - Back to Top

JAC	Joint Admission Continuous Enrollment
JPN	Japanese
JRN	Journalism
JUS	Justice Studies

K

L - Back to Top

LAT	Latin
LAW	Law
LES	Legal and Ethical Studies
LIA	Liberal Arts and Sciences
LIN	Linguistics
LIS	Library Science
LNT	Learning and Instructional Technology
LSC	Life Sciences. See the ASU West Catalog.

M - Back to Top

MAE	Mechanical annd Aerospace Engineering
MAT	Mathematics
MCB	Molecular and Cellular Biology
MCE	Multicultural Education
MCO	Mass Communication
MET	Manufacturing Engineering Technology
MGT	Management
MHL	Music History/Literature
MIC	Microbiology
MIS	Military Science
MKT	Marketing
MSE	Materials Science and Engineering
MTC	Music Theory and Composition
MTE	Mathematics Education
MUE	Music Education
MUP	Music Performance
MUS	Music

N - Back to Top

NOR	Norwegian
NUR	Nursing

O - Back to Top

OPM	Operations and Production Management

P - Back to Top

PAF	Public Affairs
PGS	Psychology
PHI	Philosophy
PHS	Physical Sciences
PHY	Physics
PLA	Landscape Architecture
PLB	Plant Biology
POL	Politics. See the ASU West Catalog.
POR	Portuguese
POS	Political Science
PSY	Psychology
PUB	Scholarly Publishing
PUP	Urban and Environmental Planning

Q - Back to Top

QBA	Quantitative Business Analysis

R - Back to Top

RDG	Reading Education
REA	Real Estate
REC	Recreation
REL	Religious Studies
RUS	Russian

S - Back to Top

SBS	Social and Behavioral Sciences. See the ASU West Catalog.
SCA	Scandinavian
SCM	Supply Chain Management
SED	Secondary Education
SEM	Science and Engineering of Materials
SHS	Speech and Hearing Science
SOC	Sociology
SPA	Spanish
SPE	Special Education
SPF	Educational Policy Studies
STE	Society, Values, and Technology
STP	Statistics and Probability
SWE	Swedish
SWG	Social Work
SWU	Social Work

T - Back to Top

TCM	Telecommunication
THA	Thai
THE	Theatre
THP	Theatre Performance and Production

U - Back to Top

UET	Microelectronics Engineering Technology
UNI	University

V - Back to Top

VTN	Vietnamese

W - Back to Top

WAC	Writing Across the Curriculum
WST	Women’s Studies

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Y

Z

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