Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania undergraduate catalog. 2001-2002

260 Pages·2001·10.3 MB·English

by  Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate
Programs
Course Descriptions
Academic
Policies
2001
Fall
Adviser's Edition
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Bloomsburg UniversityofPennsylvania/2001-2002 Catalog- 1
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Degree Programs,
Course Descriptions,
Academic
Policies
Effective Fail, 2001
Note; This material is for advisementpurposes. The official university catalog is published on
the university's web site at http://www.bloomu.edu/academic. The sections that comprise this
bookletmaybe downloadedindividuallyfromthe respective webpages and freelyreproducedfor
informationalpurposes.
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Contents
College ofBusiness 6
Accounting 7
Business Education 9
ComputerandInformation Systems
1
Finance 13
Marketing 14
Management 16
Office Information Systems 19
College ofLiberal Arts 21
Anthropology 22
ArtHistory, Art Studio 24
Commimication Studies 27
CriminalJustice 29
Economics, Business Economics, Political Economics 31
English 33
Exercise Science 35
History 37
Languages andCultures 39
Mass Communications 43
Music 45
Philosophy 50
Political Science 52
Psychology 54
Social Work 56
Sociology 58
Theatre Arts 60
College ofProfessional Studies 62
Audiology and Speech Pathology 63
Early Childhood Education 65
Elementary Education 67
Elementary and Early ChildhoodEducation 69
Interpreting forthe Deaf/Hard ofHearing 71
Nursing 73
Secondary Education 76
Special Education 78
College ofScience and Technology 82
Allied HealthPreparatory Programs 83
Biology 85
Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry 90
Computer Science 94
Earth Science 96
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology 98
Engmeering Science 3+2 100
Geography 102
Geology 105
Health Physics 107
Mathematics 109
Medical Technology 112
Medical Imaging 114
Physics 116
Pre-Professional Study 118
Interdisciplinary Studies 120
Humanities 120
Natural Sciences and Mathematics 120
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Social Sciences 121
Minorin Legal Studies 121
Minor inWomen's Studies 122
CareerConcentration inInternationalBusiness 122
Honors Program 124
AirForce ROTC 126
ArmyROTC 128
Course Descriptions 131
(01 Developmental Instruction 131
(05 Health, Physical Education andAthletics 132
(08 Honors Courses 136
(09 Interdisciplinary Studies 137
(lo; French 138
(n German 139
(12 Spanish 140
(13 Russian 141
(h; Italian 141
(16; Chinese 141
(18 Latin 141
(20 English '. 141
(23 Communication 144
(25 Communication Studies 144
(26 Theatre Arts 146
(27 Mass Communications 148
(28 Philosophy 150
(30 Art 151
(31 ArtHistory '. ,.151
(32; ArtStudio 152
(35 Music 155
(40 Economics 158
(41 Geography 160
(42 History 162
(44 Political Science 165
(45 Sociology 167
(46 Anthropology 170
(48 Psychology 172
(50 Biology 174
(51 Geology and Earth Science 180
(52 Chemistry 182
(53 Mathematics 183
(54; Physics 188
(55 Marine Science 190
(56 Computer Science 192
(57; Instructional Technology 194
(58 Electrical andElectronic EngineeringTechnology 195
(59; Namral Sciences andMathematics 196
(60 Educational Studies 196
(62 Early Childhood andElementaryEducation 199
(63 Reading 202
(65 Secondary Education 202
(67 Military Science 203
(7o; Special Education 204
(72 Audiology and SpeechPathology 207
(74; Studies inHearing Loss 210
(75 InterpreterTraining 211
(79 Professional Studies 212
(80 Health Sciences 212
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(82) Nursing 212
(86) Medical Technology 217
(90) General Business 217
(91)Accounting 218
(93) Management 220
(94) Office Information Systems 222
(96) Finance 223
(97) Marketing 224
(98) Business Law 225
Academic Policies and Procedures 227
PRP 3050 - Field Experiences forTeacherEducation 227
PRP 3264 - StudentCourse Requirements and Progress Information 228
PRP 3333 - Undergraduate (Degree andNon-Degree)AdmissionsPolicy 228
PRP 3343- Evaluation ofUndergraduate Transfer Credits 229
PRP 3360 - Placement Testing for Developmental Courses 230
PRP 3361 - Academic Renewal Policy 231
PRP 3407 - Student Responsibility 231
PRP 3415 -Registration 231
PRP 3420 - Choice ofCurriculum/Declaration ofMajor 231
PRP 3422 - Double MajorAcross Colleges 231
PRP 3424 - Change ofArea ofStudy 232
PRP 3434 - Change ofUndergraduate Schedule 232
PRP 3439- Student Scheduling Policy 232
PRP 3442 - Definition ofFull-Time Student 232
PRP 3446- Undergraduate Satisfactory Progress 232
PRP 3449 - Graduate Courses in SeniorYear 233
PRP 3450 - Creditby Examination 234
PRP 3451 - Creditby ExaminationforRN's 234
PRP 3452 - Course Repeat 234
PRP 3454 - UndergraduatePass/Fail 235
PRP 3456 -Auditing ofCourses 235
PRP 3462 - Withdrawal 235
PRP 3463 - Graduate Course Withdrawal 236
PRP 3506 - ClassAttendance 236
PRP 3512 - Academic Integrity Policy 236
PRP 3516 - Academic ExaminationPolicy 238
PRP 3522 - Grades, QuahtyPoints andQualityPointAverages 240
PRP 3536 - Grade Change 241
PRP 3540 - Department ofNursing Academic Good Standing 241
PRP 3557 - Academic Dismissal and Appeals Procedure 242
PRP 3565 - Graduate Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal 242
PRP 3581 - Withdrawal from the University 244
PRP 3592 - Academic Grievance Procedure 244
PRP 3602 - Majors, Minors, Career Concentrations andTeacherCertification 246
PRP 3604 - Graduation Requirements 246
PRP 3608 - Change in Graduation or Curriculum Requirements 246
PRP 3612 - General Education Requirements 246
PRP 3627 - Second Baccalaureate Degree 24S
PRP 3629 - Multiple Degrees 248
PRP 3640 - Academic Distinction 248
PRP 3670 - Mid-Semester Grade Reports 248
PRP 3700 - ComputerandNetworkUse Policy 248
PRP 3810 - Admission. Monitoring and ExitProcedures forTeacherEducation Certification Program 250
PRP 3880 - Graduate Course Repeat 251
PRP 3990 - Institutional ReviewBoard (IRB) for Human Subjects Research 252
PRP 3991 - Course Assignments Involving Human Subjects 254
PRP 3995 - Animal Subjects Research 254
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College of Business
David K. Long, Dean
216
Sutliff Hall
389-4745
.
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Accounting
Administered by: DepartmentofAccounting
College: Business
Campusaddress: 219SutliffHall
Telephone: [phone]
Faxnumber: [phone]
Departmentchair, e-mail: NancyCoulmas, [email protected]
Degreeawarded: BachelorofSciencein BusinessAdministration
Effective: Fall, 2001
About the Program The College ofBusiness has two student computer
labs that are dedicated to serving business students.
The accounting program's curriculum is tailored to Among other services, both labs provide stand-alone
address the demands confronted by today's
professional accountant. Students learn how to software, network software and direct access to the
Harvey A. Andruss Library, electronic mail and the
accumulateandsummarizeinformation,toanalyzeand
Internet. Students also have complete access to all
interpret results and to present information that often campus computer facilities via modem or fiberoptic
becomes key to decisionmaking.
link fromresidence halls.
The program emphasizes the importance of
The accounting department includes 10 faculty,
communication skills, both written and oral, because seven of whom have doctoral degrees and seven of
successful accountants spend more time working with
whom are CPAs. Collectively, they possess diverse
peoplethanwithnumbersandmoretimehelpingothers
work experience inpublic andprivate accoimting with
to reach decisions thantabulating figures.
major companies and small businesses, government
Students in accounting work extensively in
agencies andnot-for-profitorganizations.
computer laboratories with Windows-based
microcomputer applications. Students are expected to Mission
cultivate a level ofproficiency in the general use of
The Department ofAccounting will continuously
computer software programs dealing with database
strive to provide the best accounting education in our
management, electronic spreadsheets and word
competitive environment.
processing.
Goalsto accomplishthis mission:
While approximately one-half of the students
entering this program have completed an accounting 1 To enhance the enthusiasm and capability
ofourstudents for lifelong learning.
course inhigh school, priorexposure to accountancy is 2. To develop student ability in applying the
notrequiredforadmission. Thefirstaccountingcourse.
critical thinking to problem solving.
Principles ofAccounting I, introduces the accounting 3. To strive to provide our smdents the
cycle and presumes no prior knowledge of the
opportunities to develop the necessary
discipline. At least one year of algebra and a solid
academic and social skills to enter the
academic background are the best preparation for
accounting profession.
entrance into this business specialty.
4. To strive to continuously improve the
The departmentoffers 18courses inaccountingplus excellence ofour teaching.
the opportunity for an internship experience designed
5. To continue to vigorously integrate
toprovideupper-divisionstudents withtheopportunity
technology into teaching and learning.
to gain valuable hands-on experience in the business
6. To support faculty efforts leading to
community. m
regional recognition offacult\' excellence
Many graduates become certified public
teaching, scholarly growthand service.
accountants (CPAs), join corporations or enroll in
7. To create a continuous cycle of student,
graduate school, including the Master ofAccounting
faculty, alumni and business community
program at Bloomsburg University. The department
involvementin ourprograms.
has enjoyedanearly 100percentjobplacementrate for
S. To provide students with strong technical
the past 10 years. Five of the world's leading
background for entry into the profession.
accounting firms, along with many public and private
organizations, recruit at Bloomsburg.
Required Courses
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Among 65 semester hours of general education Note: Graduation requires successful completion ofa
courses, students musttake: total of128 semesterhours.
20.101 Composition I Requirements for the Minor - A minor in
20.201 Composition II accounting provides students in disciplines outside of
25.103 Public Speaking the College ofBusiness with a broad background in
40.121 Principles ofEconomics I accounting and its functional areas. The minor is
40.122 Principles ofEconomics II designed so students can have the background
40.156 Business and Economic Mathematics (or necessarytoapplytheirmajordisciplineinthebusiness
53.123 Essentials ofCalculus) environment. Theminor consists of18 semesterhours,
40.256 Business and Economics Statistics 12 ofwhich mustbe taken at Bloomsburg University.
53.118 AppliedMatrixAlgebra The following courses are required:
Requirements for the Major - A total of 63 91.220 Financial Accounting
semester hours is required for a major in accounting 91.223 ManagerialAccounting
under the business administration degree program. 91.321 IntermediateAccounting I
Required courses include: 91.322 Intermediate Accounting II
Business Core Curriculum(24 semesterhours): Choose two ofthe following three courses:
91.221 Principles ofAccounting I 91.324 TaxAccoimting
91.223 Managerial Accoimting 91.342 Auditing
92.150 Introduction to Computer and Information 91.348 CostAccounting
Science
Faculty Profiles
93.344 Principles ofManagement
93.481 Business Policies and Strategies Richard L. Baker, professor - B.S., M.B.A.,
96.313 Introduction to Corporate Finance Bloomsburg State College; Ph.D., The
97.310 Marketing: Principles and Practices Pennsylvania State University; CPA, CMA, CIA
98.331 Law andLegalEnvironment WilliamE. Bealing, Jr., associateprofessor - B.S.B.A.,
Accounting Requirements (24 semesterhours): Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania;
91.222 Principles ofAccounting II M.B.A., University of Montana; Ph.D., The
91.321 Intermediate Accoimting I Pennsylvania State University; CPA.
91.322 Intermediate Accoimting II Michael C. Blue, professor - B.S., University of
91.323 Intermediate Accounting III Wisconsin; M.S.B.A., Boston University; M.S.,
91.324 Federal TaxAccounting University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of
91.342 Auditing Theory andProcedure Idaho; CPA, CFE, CMA,CGFM.
91.348 CostAccounting Nancy E. Coulmas, chairperson, associate professor -
98.332 Business and Commercial Law B.S., New York Institute ofTechnology; M.B.A.,
AccountingElectives - (6 credits)mustbe400-level St. Bonaventure University; Ph.D., The
accounting courses not to include 91.432 Accounting Pennsylvania State University
Intemship or 91.498 IntroductiontoHealth Care. Dennis B. K. Hwang, professor - B.A., Chengchi
ElectiveCourses- Threecourses(9 credithours)are University; M.A., Ph.D., UniversityofOklahoma;
requiredinupper-levelbusiness oreconomics courses. CPA., CMA.
Most accounting students complete a six-credit Richard E. McClellan, assistant professor - B.S.,
intemship (91.432) to fulfillpart ofthis requirement. M.Ed., Bloomsburg State College; M.S.B.A.,
When selecting an elective, students should be sure Bucknell University; CPA.
they have proper prerequisites and avoid elective John A. Rude, associate professor - B.B.A., M.A.,
courses below that level for which the student has Western Illinois University; Ph.D., Kent State
already been prepared in that subject field. Courses University; CPA.
designated with a 40, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 96, 97 or 98 Mike Shapeero, associate professor - B.S., M.B.A.,
prefix are consideredbusiness or economics electives. Califomia StateUniversity, Chico; Ph.D., Virginia
General education electives - Select a minimum of Polytechnic Institute and State University; CPA,
CMA
11 semester hours in non-business elective courses.