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THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS BULLETIN 2013–2014 Mission Statement of The George Washington University The George Washington University, an independent academic institution chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1821, dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. The University values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas. The George Washington University, centered in the national and international crossroads of Washington, D.C., commits itself to excellence in the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge. To promote the process of lifelong learning from both global and integrative perspectives, the University provides a stimulating intellectual environment for its diverse students and faculty. By fostering excellence in teaching, the University offers outstanding learning experiences for full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in Washington, D.C., the nation, and abroad. As a center for intellectual inquiry and research, the University emphasizes the linkage between basic and applied scholarship, insisting that the practical be grounded in knowledge and theory. The University acts as a catalyst for creativity in the arts, the sciences, and the professions by encouraging interaction among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities it serves. The George Washington University draws upon the rich array of resources from the National Capital Area to enhance its educational endeavors. In return, the University, through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, contributes talent and knowledge to improve the quality of life in metropolitan Washington, D.C. Information in this bulletin is generally accurate as of January 2013. The University reserves the right to change courses, programs, fees, and the academic calendar, or to make other changes deemed necessary or desirable, giving advance notice of change when possible. Program information needed to fulfill a major appears under the name of the department or program concerned in Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. For the School of Business, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Elliott School of International Affairs, and the School of Public Health and Health Services, program information appears under the school’s entry. Depending on the degree program, students must fulfill program requirements stated in the bulletin in effect at the time they matriculate or declare their major. Any subsequent changes in programs that may appear in future bulletins do not affect the program a student has already entered. The entries under Courses of Instruction represent departments and programs, rather than all categories of courses taught. For example, to find Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Vietnamese courses, look under East Asian Languages and Literatures. There are many cross-references to help the reader. CONTENTS The Academic Calendar 4 The Schools Columbian College of Arts and Sciences 7 School of Business 15 School of Engineering and Applied Science 20 Elliott School of International Affairs 35 School of Public Health and Health Services 40 School of Medicine and Health Sciences 42 School of Nursing 44 Courses Key to Abbreviations 47 Explanation of Course Numbers 48 Accountancy 49 Africana Studies 50 American Studies 50 Anatomy 53 Anthropology 53 Applied Science 60 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 60 Biological Sciences 61 Business Administration 65 Chemistry 66 Civil and Environmental Engineering 69 Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations 71 Columbian College of Arts and Sciences 75 Computer Science 76 Counseling 81 Dramatic Literature 81 East Asian Languages and Literatures 82 Economics 85 Educational Leadership 88 Electrical and Computer Engineering 89 Engineering Management and Systems Engineering 93 English 94 English for Academic Purposes 100 Environmental Studies 101 Exercise Science 101 Film Studies 105 Finance 105 Fine Arts and Art History 106 Forensic Sciences 112 Geography 113 Geological Sciences 115 Health Sciences 118 History 118 Honors 125 Information Systems and Technology Management 126 Interior Architecture and Design 127 International Affairs 128 International Business 130 Judaic Studies 131 Linguistics 131 Management 132 Marketing 133 Mathematics 134 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 137 Media and Public Affairs 141 Music 146 Naval Science 150 Organizational Sciences and Communication 152 Philosophy 156 Physics 159 Political Science 163 Psychology 167 Public Administration 171 Public Health 171 Religion 172 Romance, German, and Slavic Languages and Literatures 177 School of Engineering and Applied Science 190 Sociology 190 Speech and Hearing Science 195 Statistics 197 Strategic Management and Public Policy 198 Sustainability 199 Theatre and Dance 199 Tourism and Hospitality Management 203 University Writing 204 Women’s Leadership Programs 205 Women’s Studies 205 University Regulations 211 Faculty 223 Index 279 THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013–2014 August 2013 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 2013 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October 2013 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 November 2013 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 December 2013 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2014 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 5 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February 2014 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 March 2014 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April 2014 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 May 2014 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June 2014 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July 2014 S M T W T F S 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12