College of Arts and Sciences; Charles F. Dolan School of Business; School of Nursing; School of Engineering; University College - Undergraduate Course Catalog

2006·24.3 MB·English

by  Fairfield University

THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
CHARLES DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
F.
SCHOOL OF NURSING
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Fairfield University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
2006-2007
Information Directory
Telephone No.
Fairfield University Switchboard [phone]
Admission, Graduate
College ofArts and Sciences [phone]
Charles F. Dolan School of Business [phone]
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions....[phone]
School of Engineering [phone]
School of Nursing [phone]
Admission, Undergraduate [phone]
Athletic Tickets [phone]
Bookstore [phone]
Box Office - ReginaA. Quick Center for the Arts [phone]
Bursar's Office (student accounts) [phone]
Career Planning Center [phone]
Computing and Network Services Help Desk (StagWeb) [phone]
DiMenna-Nyselius Library [phone]
Health Center [phone], ext.2241
Housing [phone]
Information Desk- John A. Barone Campus Center [phone]
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Complex [phone]
Public Safety (campus safety, parking) [phone]
Registrar's Office (registration, transcripts) [phone]
StagCard [phone]
Study Abroad Office [phone]
Applications andInformation
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fairfield.edu
The Fairfield University Undergraduate Programs catalog is printed annually. However, updates to programs,
policies, and courses may be made afterthe catalog has been published. Please contact one ofthe deans'
offices or referto the University's website, www.fairfield.edu, forcurrent information.
FAIRFIELD
UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
2006-2007
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY
Academic Calendar 6
Mission 8
Overview of Fairfield University 9
Student Resources and Services
Academic Resources 9
Counseling and Health Services 11
Athletics and Recreation 11
Cultural, Governmental, and Social Opportunities 12
Campus Life 13
Career Planning 14
Computing Services 14
Religious Life 14
Accreditation 15
Compliance Statements and Notifications 16
Campus Map Inside Back Cover
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Philosophy of Education 18
Faculty and FacultyAdvising 18
Normal Academic Progress
Academic Year 18
Full-Time Status 18
Class Ranking System 18
Degree Requirements 18
AcademicAdvancement 19
Residency Requirement 19
Registration Requirement 19
Graduation Date 19
Attendance
ClassAttendance 19
Absence from Examinations or Quizzes 19
Released Time 19
Grading System
Grades 20
Quality Point Value 20
Incomplete 20
Withdrawal from Courses 20
Repeat Course Policy 21
First-Year Student Midterm Deficiencies .' 21
Grade Reports 21
Scholastic Honors
Dean's List 21
Graduation with Honors 21
Alpha Sigma Nu 21
Beta Gamma Sigma 21
Phi Beta Kappa 22
Other National Honor Societies 22
Table of Contents
Disruption ofAcademic Progress
Academic Probation 22
Academic Dismissal 22
Voluntary Withdrawal from University 23
Readmission 23
Medical Withdrawal from the University 23
Readmission After Medical Withdrawal 23
Credits for Study at Other Institutions
Advanced Placement 24
Higher Level International Baccalaureate Courses 25
College Courses Completed While in High School 25
Transfer Credit 25
Educational Leave ofAbsence 25
Student Records 25
Transcripts 26
Academic Freedom and Responsibility
Academic Freedom 26
Academic Honesty 26
Honor Code 26
Academic Dishonesty 27
Academic Grievance
Academic Grievance 27
Informal Procedure 27
Formal Procedure 28
Structure of the Grievance Committee 28
Due Process Procedure 29
THE CURRICULA
Core Curriculum 32
Diversity Requirements 34
Second Major (Double Major) 36
Minor 36
Clusters 36
Independent Studies 36
Internships 36
StudyAbroad 37
THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Message from the Dean 40
Overview 41
Departments and Programs
American Studies 43
Applied Ethics 46
Asian Studies 50
Biology 52
Black Studies 60
Catholic Studies 61
Chemistry 63
Classical Studies 68
Communication 70
Computer Science 76
Table ofContents
Economics 80
Education 84
English 88
Environmental Studies 104
History 106
Honors Program 117
Individually Designed Major 119
International Studies 120
Irish Studies 124
Italian Studies 125
Judaic Studies 126
Latin American and Caribbean Studies 127
Marine Science 129
Mathematics and Computer Science 131
Modern Languages and Literatures 136
Peace and Justice Studies 145
Philosophy 147
Physics 152
Politics 157
Psychology 163
Religious Studies 168
Russian and East European Studies 176
Sociology and Anthropology 178
Visual and Performing Arts Overview 183
Art History 185
Music 191
New Media Film, Television, and Radio 196
StudioArt 204
Theatre 208
Women's Studies 213
THE CHARLES DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
F.
Message from the Dean 216
Overview 217
Departments, Programs, and Course Description
Accounting 221
Finance 223
Information Systems and Operations Management 225
International Studies - International Business 228
Management 230
Marketing 234
THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Message from the Dean 238
Overview 239
Departments and Program
Computer Engineering 242
Electrical Engineering 244
Mechanical Engineering 246
Software Engineering 248
Associate Degrees in Engineering 251
Table ofContents
3/2 Engineering Program 252
Course Descriptions 253
THE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Message from the Dean 264
Overview 265
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 269
Nursing StudyAbroad 270
Program Options forAdult Learners 271
B.S. Part-Time Program 272
B.S. Second Degree Program 273
RN to BSN Program 274
Course Descriptions 275
Graduate Programs 278
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Message from the Dean 280
Overview 281
Degree Completion Program 281
Course Descriptions 283
Core Curriculum 284
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates 285
Part-Time Studies 285
Professional Development 285
Arts and Culture 286
Institute for Retired Professionals 286
Au Pair Program 286
StudyAbroad 286
Policies and Procedures 286
Request to Change Schools 287
ADMISSION
Admission Policies and Procedures 290
TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIALAID
Tuition and Fees 292
Financial Aid Policies and Procedures 292
Financial Aid Available 294
Scholarships 295
DIRECTORY
Faculty Emeriti 304
Undergraduate Faculty 305
Special FacultyAdvisors 314
Fairfield UniversityAdministration 315
Administrators Emeriti 315
Fairfield University Board ofTrustees 316
INDEX 317
Academic Calendar
2006-07 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall 2006
Sept. 1 Deadlinefor undergraduate readmission application forfall
Sept. 1 - Sept. 2 Orientation for international students
Sept. 3 Residence halls open at 9 a.m. forfreshman arrival
Sept. 3 - Sept. 5 Freshman Welcome Class of2010
Sept. 4 Residence halls open at 10 a.m. forall other residential students
Sept. 5 Transferorientation for new undergraduate students
BCC main dining hall opens at4 p.m.
Sept. 6 Classes begin forall schools
Sept. 6 - Sept. 12 Drop/add for undergraduate students
Oct. 9 Columbus Day- University holiday
(exceptgraduate engineering and graduate business students)
Oct. 20 Degree cards dueforJanuary graduation
Deadline forfreshman deficiencies
Deadline forsummer2006 and spring 2006 make-up of incompletes
Deadlineforspring 2007 study abroad applications
Oct. 27 Last dayforcourse undergraduate and University College withdrawal
(exceptASAP II courses)
Oct. 30 - Nov. 17 Undergraduate advising and registration forspring 2007
Nov. 14 Deadlinefor undergraduate educational leave applicationsforspring 2006
Nov. 22 - Nov. 26 Thanksgiving recess
Dining hall closes at2 p.m. on Nov. 21; reopens at4 p.m. on Nov. 26
Residence halls close at6 p.m. on Nov. 21; reopen at noon on Nov. 26
Nov. 27 Classes resume
Dec. 13 Lastdayof undergraduate classes
Dec. 14, 17 Reading days
Dec. 15 - Dec. 21 Final examinationsfor undergraduate students (except reading days)
Dec. 21 Last dayofclassesforgraduate students and University College
Residence hallsclose at6 p.m.
Dining hall closes at2 p.m.
Winter 2007 Intersession
Jan. 2 - Jan. 13 University College classes
Academic Calendar
Spring 2007
Jan. 5 Deadline for undergraduate day readmission forspring 2007
Jan. 14 Residence halls open at 10 a.m.
Jan. 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day- University holiday
New undergraduate student and international student orientation
Dining hall opens at4 p.m.
Jan. 16 Classes begin -all schools
Jan. 16 - Jan. 22 Drop/add period for undergraduate students
Feb. 16 Degree cards due for May graduation
Feb. 19 President's Day- University holiday
(except graduate engineering and graduate business)
March 9 Residence halls close at 6 p.m. forspring recess
Dining hall closes at 2 p.m.
Deadline forfreshman deficiencies
Deadlineforfall 2006 study abroad applications
March 12 - March 16 Spring recess
Spring intersession classes- University College
March 18 Residence halls reopen at noon
Dining hall reopens at4 p.m.
March 19 Classes resume-all schools
Lastdayfor undergraduate and University College course
withdrawal (exceptASAP II courses)
March 22 Deadline forfall 2006 make-up of incompletes (except GSEAP)
April 2 -April 20 Undergraduate advising and registration forfall 2007 registration
April 4 Dining hall closes at7 p.m.
April 5 -April 9 Easter recess for undergraduate day and evening engineering students
April 5 -April 8 Easter recessforall otherschools
April 9 Classes resume forall students except undergraduate day students
Dining hall opens at 10 a.m.
April 10 Classes resume for undergraduate day students
April 27 Deadline for undergraduate educational leave applications forfall 2007
May2 Lastday ofclasses for undergraduates
May 3, 6 Reading days for undergraduate students
May4 - May 11 Final examinations for undergraduate day students (except reading days)
May 7 Last day ofclasses forgraduate students and University College
May 11 Residence halls close at 6 p.m.
Dining hall closes at2 p.m.
May 20 57th Commencement- 10 a.m.
May21 Townhouses close at noon
Summer 2007
May21 - June 1 Graduate business summersession
May23 - May 30 University College pre-session
May 28 Memorial Day holiday
May 30 -Aug. 10 Engineering summersession
June 4 - June 29 University College session one
July4 Holiday
July 1 - July 28 University College July session two
July 5 Degree cards due forAug. 15 graduation
Aug. 1 -Aug. 7 University College one week post-session
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Fairfield University Mission
Fairfield University Mission
Fairfield University, founded by the Society ofJesus, is
acoeducational institution ofhigherlearning whose pri-
mary objectives are to develop the creative intellectual
potential ofitsstudentsandtofosterinthemethicaland
religious values and a sense of social responsibility.
Jesuit education, which began in 1547, is committed
today to the service of faith, of which the promotion of
justice is an absolute requirement.
Fairfield is Catholic in both tradition and spirit. It cele-
bratestheGod-givendignityofeveryhuman person.As
aCatholic universityitwelcomesthoseofall beliefsand
traditions who share its concerns for scholarship, jus-
tice, truth, and freedom, and it values the diversity that
their membership bringsto the University community.
Fairfield educates its students through a variety of
scholarly and professional disciplines. All of its schools
share a liberal and humanistic perspective and a com-
mitment to excellence. Fairfield encourages a respect
for all the disciplines - their similarities, their differ-
ences, and their interrelationships. In particular, in its
undergraduate schools it provides all students with a
broadly based general education curriculum with aspe-
cialemphasisonthetraditional humanitiesasacomple-
ment to the more specialized preparation in disciplines
and professions provided by the major programs. As a community of scholars, Fairfield gladly joins in
Fairfield isalsocommittedtotheneedsofsocietyforlib- the broader task of expanding human knowledge and
erally educated professionals. It meets the needs of its deepening human understanding, and to this end it
students to assume positions in this society through its encourages and supports the scholarly research and
undergraduate and graduate professional schools and artistic production of itsfaculty and students.
programs.
Fairfield has a further obligation to the wider communi-
A Fairfield education is a liberal education, character- ty of which it is a part, to share with its neighbors its
ized by its breadth and depth. It offers opportunities resources and its special expertise for the betterment
for individual and common reflection, and it provides of the community as a whole. Faculty and students
training in such essential human skills as analysis, are encouraged to participate in the larger community
synthesis, and communication. The liberally educated through serviceand academicactivities. Butmostofall,
person is ableto assimilate and organizefacts, to eval- Fairfield serves the wider community by educating its
uate knowledge, to identify issues, to use appropriate students to be socially aware and morally responsible
methods of reasoning, and to convey conclusions per- persons.
suasively in written and spoken word. Equallyessential
to liberal education is the development of the aesthetic Fairfield University values each of its students as an
dimension of human nature, the power to imagine, to individual with unique abilities and potentials, and it
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Fairfield recognizes that learning is a lifelong process University, sharing common goals and a common
and sees the education that it provides as a foundation commitmenttotruthandjustice, andmanifestingintheir
upon which its students may continue to build within lives the common concern for others which is the
their chosen areas of scholarly study or professional obligation of all educated, mature human beings.
development. It also seeks to foster in its students a
continuing intellectual curiosity and a desire for self-
educationthatwill extendtothebroad rangeofareasto
which they have been introduced in theirstudies.