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ENERAL CATALOG 2008-2009 D UARCH 781 Special S3 Collections U55 LIBRARY THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA University of California Santa Barbara General Catalog 2008/2009 University of California, Santa Barbara Published at Santa Barbara, California 93106 Volume 49, July 2008 Price on Campus: $10.78 Domestic Delivery: $18.28 International Airmail: $30.00 To order a General Catalog write or call: UCSB Bookstore P.O. Box 13400, University Center Attn: Mail Order University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93107-6055 Telephone: (888) 823-4778 ext. 1 Also available for purchase on the web at: www.bookstore.ucsb.edu One of a series of administrative publications of the University of California, Santa Barbara All announcements herein are subject to change without notice. This publication is available in alternative formats, upon request. www.ucsb.edu www.catalog.ucsb.edu UCSB Compiled and edited by the UCSB Office of the Registrar Virginia K. Johns, Registrar Rocky Moran, Co-Editor, Office of the Registrar UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Dan Givens, Co-Editor, College of Letters and Science SANTA BARBARA Denise Lucas, Co-Editor, Graduate Division Glenn Beltz, Co-Editor, College of Engineering Terri Ryan Coleman, Co-Editor, College of Engineering Designed and produced by the UCSB Office of Public Affairs, a Division of Institutional Advancement John M. Wiemann, Vice Chancellor Paul Desruisseaux, Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Adine Maron, Designer/Publications Coordinator Eileen Conrad, Writer ON THE COVER Cover: UCSB's West Campus with Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve in the distance. Devereux Path 8"x10" Pastel on sanded paper by Ann Sanders, Ph.D. '79 PHOTO CREDITS Jeff Brouws, 6, 8 (left), 31, 32, 35, 38; Douglas Burbank 23; Matthew Collins, 27, 39; Dave Folks, 37, Anne Hamersky, 48, 53 (bottom); Zia Isola, 47; Kimberly Kavish, 7, 11, 12(top), 13, 28, 29, 54; Lillian Kurosaka, 9 (right); Peter Malinowski, 10; Tony Mastres, 53 (left), 54 (right); Kevin McKiernan, 12 (left), 28, 51, 52; Alan Nyiri, 8-9; Dave Palmer, 21; Thomas Schabarum, 50; M. Schmitt, 24; Mark Stucky, 56, courtesy Donald Bren School of Enviromental Science and Management, 16; courtesy UCSB Arts & Lectures, 15; courtesy University Art Museum, 14; courtesy UCSB Geography Department, 34; courtesy UCSB Office of Research, 26; courtesy UCSB Washington Center Program, 19; UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA MISSION STATEMENT The University of California, Santa Barbara is a leading research institution that also provides a com¬ prehensive liberal arts learning experience. Because teaching and research go hand in hand at UC Santa Barbara, our students are full participants in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity. Our academic community of faculty, students, and staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that is responsive to the needs of our multicultural and global society. Our commitment to public service is manifested through the creation and distribution of knowledge that advances the well-being of our state, nation, and world. All of this takes place within a living and learning environment like no other, as we draw inspiration, opportunity, and advantage from the beauty and resources of UC Santa Barbara's extraordinary loca¬ tion at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. A C C R E D I TAT IO N The University of California, Santa Barbara is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Se¬ nior Colleges and Universities, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100, Alameda, California 94501, (510) 748-9001. Accreditation documents are available for review in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor, Cheadle Hall 5105A. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy1, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the University's student-related, nondiscrimination policies may be directed to: Ricardo A. Alcaino, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, Telephone: (805) 893-2701. 1 Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. Contents 4 Calendar, 2008-2009 270 Global Studies 5 Correspondence Directory 273 History 7 A Word From the Chancellor 290 History of Art and Architecture 8 UCSB Introduction 300 Interdisciplinary Studies 16 Academic Units 302 Latin American and Iberian Studies 19 Additional Academic Programs 305 Law and Society 22 Research at UCSB 308 Linguistics 27 Academic Policies and Procedures 316 Marine Science 35 Undergraduate Education at UCSB 318 Mathematics 42 Graduate Education at UCSB 325 Media Arts and Technology 48 Student Services and Activities 328 Medieval Studies 55 Fees, Expenses, and Financial Aid 329 Middle East Studies 57 About the Catalog 331 Military Science (ROTC) 58 College of Creative Studies 332 Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology 63 College of Engineering 342 Music 67 Chemical Engineering 358 Natural Science Sequence 73 Computer Engineering 358 Philosophy 75 Computer Science (Engineering) 364 Physics 82 Electrical and Computer Engineering 369 Political Science 93 Engineering Sciences 376 Psychology 95 Materials 384 Religious Studies 100 Mechanical Engineering 396 Renaissance Studies 110 College of Letters and Science 397 Sociology 121 Anthropology 407 Spanish and Portuguese 131 Art 416 Speech and Hearing Sciences 135 Asian American Studies 418 Statistics and Applied Probability 139 Biomolecular Science and Engineering 422 Theater and Dance 142 Black Studies 432 Women, Culture, and Development 145 Chemistry and Biochemistry 433 Women's Studies 153 Chicana and Chicano Studies 437 Writing Program 160 Classics 441 Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management 167 Communication 446 Gevirtz Graduate School of Education 172 Comparative Literature 464 Appendix 177 Computer Science (L&S) 464 University Officers 178 Earth Science 467 Endowed Chairs 187 East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies 469 University Policies and Regulations 198 Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology 469 California Residency and the Nonresident Fee 209 Economics 470 Graduation Rates, Salary and Employment Information 216 English 471 Student Grievance Procedure 224 English as a Second Language 471 Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act 225 Environmental Studies 471 Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 231 Exercise & Sport Studies 472 Jeanne Clery Act - Crime Statistics 236 Film and Media Studies 472 Privacy of Student Records 243 French and Italian 472 Campus Regulations 252 Freshman Seminars 472 Contested Grades 252 Geography 473 UCSB Policy and Procedure on Substance Abuse 261 Germanic, Slavic, and Semitic Studies 474 Register to Vote 268 Global and International Studies 475 Index 269 Global Peace and Security 488 Campus Map 4 Calendar, 2008-2009 Note: Dates subject to change without notice Fall 2008 Winter 2009 Spring 2009 Undergraduate admission November 1-30, 2007 July 1-31, 2008 October 1-31,2008 Application filing period for undergraduate admission, to be filed with Some schools, colleges, and majors do not accept applications for the University of California, Undergraduate Application Processing admission to the winter and spring terms. Check with the campus Service, P.O. Box 4010, Concord, CA 94524-4010. Admissions Office to find out if the college to which you want to apply has any filing period restrictions. Web site: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Undergraduate intercampus transfer November 1-30, 2007 July 1-31,2008 October 1-31,2008 Application filing period for intercampus transfer, to be filed with the University of California, Undergraduate Application Processing Service, P.O. Box 4010, Concord, CA 94524-4010. Web site: 'AAAwv.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Undergraduate returning students November 1, 2007- July 1,2008- October 1, 2008- Application filing period for readmission, to be filed with the Office of August 11, 2008 November 10, 2008 February 9, 2009 the Registrar by undergraduate students who have been absent for one or more quarters, who withdrew during their last quarter of at¬ tendance at UCSB, or who cancelled or had their registration lapsed. Graduate admission Application deadlines vary by department. Applicants should consult the department for the deadline, and submit the application and application fee online at www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp. For further information on the application process, visit www.graddiv.ucsb.edu. Registration begins May 15, 2008 October 25, 2008 February 4, 2009 (Thursday) (Saturday) (Wednesday) Quarter begins September 20-21, 2008 January 5, 2009 March 30, 2009 (Saturday-Sunday) (Monday) (Monday) Convocation September 22, 2008 (Monday) Pre-instructional activities: September 22-24, 2008 January 5, 2009 March 30, 2009 (Monday-Wednesday) (Monday) (Monday) Required testing, advising, meetings, and new student orientation First day of instruction September 25, 2008 January 5, 2009 March 30, 2009 (Thursday) (Monday) (Monday) December 5, 2008 March 13, 2009 June 5, 2009 Last day of instruction (Friday) (Friday) (Friday) December 8-13, 2008 March 16-21, 2009 June 6-12, 2009 Final examinations (Monday-Saturday) (Monday-Saturday) (Saturday-Friday) Quarter ends December 13, 2008 March 21, 2009 June 12,2009 (Saturday) (Saturday) (Friday) June 13-14, 2009 Commencement (Saturday, Sunday) Holidays Summer Sessions 2009 Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2008 Veterans' Day: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Registration begins: April 6, 2009 Thanksgiving: Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, 2008 First day of instruction June 22, 2009 Christmas: Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25, 2008 New Year's: Wednesday and Thursday, December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday: Monday, January 19, 2009 Presidents' Holiday: Monday, February 16, 2009 Cesar Chavez Holiday: Friday, March 27, 2009 Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2009 Independence Day: Friday, July 3, 2009 5 Correspondence Directory University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 For campus directory information: (805) 893-8000 For directory and mailing information: www.ucsb.edu/people Office Location Telephone Web site Academic Preparation and Cheadle Hall 2121 893-2701 www.aa.ucsb.edu Equal Opportunity Admissions Cheadle Hall 1210 893-2881 www.admissions.ucsb.edu Alumni Association Mosher Alumni House 893-2288 www.ucsbalum.com Associated Students University Center 1500 893-2566 www.as.ucsb.edu Billing, Accounts Receivable, SAASB1212* 893-2155 www.barc.ucsb.edu Collections Hollister Research Center 893-4204 Bookstore University Center 893-3271 www.bookstore.ucsb.edu Career Services Building 599 893-4411 www.career.ucsb.edu College of Creative Studies Building 494 893-2364 www.ccs.ucsb.edu College of Engineering Harold Frank Hall, Room 1006 893-2809 www.engineering.ucsb.edu College of Letters and Science Cheadle Hall 1117 893-2038 www.ltsc.ucsb.edu www.advising.ltsc.ucsb.edu Counseling Services Building 599 893-4411 www.counseling.ucsb.edu Community Housing (Off-campus) University Center 3151 893-4371 www.housing.ucsb.edu Disabled Students Program SRBO, 2nd floor 893-2668 www.sa.ucsb.edu/dsp Donald Bren School of Environmental Physical Sciences North 4670 893-7611 www.bren.ucsb.edu Science and Management Education Abroad Program www.uoeap.ucsb.edu Campus office South Hall 2431 893-3763 University-wide administration 6550 Hollister Avenue 893-4762 Educational Opportunity Program SRBO, 2nd floor 893-4758 www.sa.ucsb.edu/eop Financial Aid SAASB 2103* 893-2432 www.finaid.ucsb.edu Gevirtz Graduate School of Education www.education.ucsb.edu Advanced degrees Phelps Hall 1175A 893-2137 Credentials Phelps Hall 2517 893-2084 Graduate Division Cheadle Hall 3117 893-2277 www.graddiv.ucsb.edu 893-3803 Graduate Students Association University Center 2502 893-3824 www.gsa.ucsb.edu Housing and Residential Services www.housing.ucsb.edu On-campus Residential Services 1501 893-2760 Family Student Apartments Santa Ynez Apartments 893-4021 Single Student Apartments Santa Ynez Apartments 893-3640 Instructional Development Kerr Hall 2130 893-4335 www.id.ucsb.edu International Students and Scholars Building 434, Room 109A 893-2929 www.oiss.ucsb.edu Library Davidson Library 893-2477 www.library.ucsb.edu News and Communications Cheadle Hall 1124 893-2191 www. i nstadv. ucsb.ed u/news Office of the Ombuds Girvetz Hall 1205-K 893-3285 www.ombuds.ucsb.edu Police/Fire/Paramedic Public Safety Building 893-3446 www.police.ucsb.edu EMERGENCY ONLY 9-911 or 893-2221 From Pay Phones Dial 911 Registrar SAASB 1105* 893-3592 www.registrar.ucsb.edu Student Health Service Building 588 893-3371 www.sa.ucsb.edu/studenthealth Student Life SRBO, 2nd floor 893-4569 www.sa.ucsb.edu/osl Summer Sessions SAASB 2214* 893-2047 www.summer.ucsb.edu University Extension 320 Storke Road 893-4200 www.unex.ucsb.edu Women's Center SRBO, 1st floor 893-3778 www.sa.ucsb.edu/women'scenter * SAASB: Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building 0 SRB: Student Resources Building MsM! A Word from the Chancellor W elcome to the 2008-09 academic year at UC Santa Barbara. This is an exciting time for us, as we celebrate the many achievements that have established our campus as a leading research university. We are one of only 62 institutions elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Univer¬ sities. Our distinguished profes¬ sors are leaders in their fields and recipients of numerous accolades, including five Nobel Prizes since 1998. UC Santa Barbara has earned a reputation for excellence, in¬ novation, and collaboration that draws faculty and students from every discipline and all parts of the globe to study, live, and work together on this beautiful oceanside campus. Opportunities abound here, and this catalog is a terrific guide to help you make the most of them. I hope you will take some time to become familiar with all the exciting and diverse courses, programs, and other extracurricular activities available to you, including our always outstanding Arts and Lectures offerings. You are valued members of our community of scholars and of our UC Santa Barbara family. As you continue on your journey of intellectual discovery, remember that we are here to support and encourage you every step of the way. Again, Welcome! H T. enry Yang 8 "If there's a more beautiful campus than this one at the edge of the Pacific, we haven't seen it." —Newsweek Studying outside Davidson Library. P alm-framed vistas of the blue Pacific and the golden Santa Ynez Mountains. The scent of eucalyptus mixed with the saltwater breeze. Breathtaking natural beauty combined with enormous intellectual vitality. This is the University of California, Santa Barbara, and there is no other campus quite like it.