Saint Mary’s College Bulletin
2001–2002 and 2002–2003
Academic Years
Volume 145
Notre Dame, Indiana

August, 2001

Welcome!

Whether you are a prospective student considering Saint Mary's College or a current student charting the course of your academic future, the 2001-2003 Saint Mary's College Bulletin will be a valuable resource for you. As you turn the pages of the Bulletin, you will discover a wealth of information: detailed course listings, College history, academic regulations, financial aid materials, athletic facilities and resources, faculty biographies, and much more.

The Bulletin is more than a course catalog. Within its pages, you will find an overview of the Saint Mary's experience. The more you read, the more you will realize that Saint Mary's College is a truly special place—a campus where the life of the mind and the life of the spirit can both flourish.

Marilou Eldred
President

This Bulletin depicts the status of the programs offered by Saint Mary’s College as of August 1 of the year of its publication. Changes in programs do and necessarily must occur; the College maintains on file in the Registrar’s Office a master copy of the Bulletin which defines the current official status of College policy and programs. Any questions regarding changes since August 1, 2001 may be directed to the Registrar’s Office (registrar@saintmarys.edu).

GENERAL INFORMATION

Mission Statement
Saint Mary’s College, a pioneer in the education of women, is an academic community where women develop their talents and prepare to make a difference in the world. Founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1844, Saint Mary’s promotes a life of intellectual vigor, aesthetic appreciation, religious sensibility, and social responsibility. The College strives to remain faithful to this mission by continually assessing its response to the complex needs and challenges of the contemporary world.

As a center of higher education, Saint Mary’s fosters an academic climate of scholarship and learning for faculty and students alike. Through excellence in teaching and the example of its own active scholarship, the faculty challenges students to expand their horizons and supports them in their intellectual pursuits. A broad-based course of study invites students to think critically and creatively about the natural world and human culture. Acknowledging the need to prepare women for an array of careers, the College insists on a liberal arts foundation for all its students. Through their years at Saint Mary’s, students acquire depth and breadth of knowledge, competence in quantitative skills and modern languages, the ability to think clearly about complex problems, and the capacity to communicate with precision and style.

As a Catholic college, Saint Mary’s cultivates a Christian community of intellectual inquiry, liturgical prayer, and social action. The College creates an open forum in which students freely and critically study the rich heritage of the Catholic tradition, raising the questions necessary to develop a mature religious life. The celebration of Christian liturgy encourages students to explore the fullness of life and its mysteries. The curriculum nurtures awareness and compassion for a troubled world and challenges students to promote human dignity throughout their lives. In preparing women for roles of leadership and action, Saint Mary’s pays particular attention to the rights and responsibilities of women in the worlds of work, church and community.

Dedicated to the personal and social growth of its students, Saint Mary’s cultivates a community life which responds to the needs of women and cherishes their talents. In order to offer the richest educational experience possible, the College strives to bring together women of different nations, cultures, and races. It provides a residential environment where women grow in their appreciation of the strengths and needs of others. Through a host of co-curricular programs on campus and in the local community, Saint Mary’s initiates students in the habits of civic responsibility. Engaging in all aspects of the college experience, students acquire the hallmarks of a liberally educated woman: keen self-knowledge, lively imagination, lifelong intellectual and cultural interests, and the ability to make socially responsible choices about the future.

History of the College
In 1843, four Sisters of the Holy Cross came from Le Mans, France, to share in the apostolate of education with the priests and brothers of Holy Cross who had been sent by the bishop of Vincennes to open a college in northern Indiana. One year later, the sisters opened their first school in Bertrand, Michigan, a few miles from Notre Dame.
In 1994, Saint Mary’s celebrated its sesquicentennial, a time when the College’s founders, the College’s traditions and many pioneers were honored.

Called into being in response to the petitions of parents who desired a Christian education for their daughters, the school has met the recognized needs of each generation of students. From its inception, it has been directed by administrators who set challenging goals for both faculty and students. Then, as now, a strong background
in the liberal arts was deemed essential for women who were to take their places in
the religious, social and economic structures of their day.

Since 1848, lay teachers have shared with the Sisters of the Holy Cross the responsibility of maintaining academic excellence. The role of administration is likewise a shared responsibility. Today, lay persons and Sisters of the Holy Cross alike continue to work to fulfill the ongoing mission of a Christian college dedicated to the total development of its students.

Accreditation and Membership
Saint Mary’s College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the following:

The Council on Social Work Education
Indiana Professional Standards Board
Indiana State Board of Nursing
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
National Association of Schools of Music
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 (212) 363-5555, ext. 153
The American Chemical Society (list of approved schools)

Among others, the College holds membership in the following regional and national organizations

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
American Association of Higher Education
American Council on Education
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
The College Board
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
Council of Independent Colleges
Council on Undergraduate Research
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
National Association of Foreign Student Advisors
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
National Catholic College Admission Association
National Catholic Education Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Hispanic Institute
Women’s College Coalition
Worker Rights Consortium

Information Technology
Saint Mary’s College has invested in a high-quality technology infrastructure to help support its mission. The campus computer network utilizes a fiber-optic backbone
to connect all campus buildings and category 5 copper within the buildings. Every building is wired for data (providing services such as email and web access), telephony (including voice mail) and cable television.

Students living in campus residence halls have access to the campus network via ResNet. ResNet provides one Ethernet connection for each student and one cable television connection for every residence hall room or suite. For off campus students, the College provides dial-in service to Saint Mary’s campus network.

Technology classrooms, including six computer labs containing over 100 Windows and MacOS computers and laser printers, are available in the academic buildings. In addition, 8 computer clusters with approximately 100 Windows and MacOS computers are available to students. The Trumper Computer Center, the College’s flagship computer cluster, is located in the Cushwa-Leighton Library. A UNIX computing environment is also available via the network.

All first-year students (including transfer students) are required to take CPSC101, a non-credit course taught during the first few weeks of the semester. This course introduces the student to the Saint Mary’s computing environment and focuses on skills necessary to make effective use of the networked information technology resources on campus.

Technology support services are provided by several teams within the Department of Information Technology, including the Instructional Technology Resource Center (ITRC), the Media Center and the Help Desk. The ITRC provides consulting services in support of the best uses of technology in the teaching/teaming process. The Media Center houses the Library’s audio and video holdings and provides support for campus audio and video services. The Help Desk is available for general computing support. The Help Desk provides consulting services and reference documents for computing and networking. Help Desk staff also participate in teaching non-credit computing short courses for the College community.

The Department of Information Technology (IT) supports the campus network, public-access computer clusters, technology classrooms, media services, and the information systems that support academic and administrative operations of the College.

For more information about information technology at Saint Mary’s, see http://www.saintmarys.edu/Services/InfoTech.

Safety and Security
The security of all members of the campus community is of paramount concern to Saint Mary’s College. Each year the College publishes an annual Campus Safety Awareness Information report outlining security and safety information and crime statistics for the campus as required by the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

This brochure provides important policy information about emergency procedures, reporting of crimes, law enforcement services on campus, and information about support services for victims of sexual assault. The brochure also contains information about the College’s policy on substance abuse and firearms. It is available from the vice president for finance and administration, the director of safety and security, or in the security building.

Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of first-time degree-seeking students is 74%. The complete IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey may be found in the Office of Institutional Research.

CAMPUS AND BUILDINGS
With its 54 acres of landscaped campus along the St. Joseph River, located within the 278 acres owned by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Saint Mary’s College enjoys natural and cultivated beauty and the ideal quiet setting for a college. Saint Mary’s is also within easy access to the regional airport and the interstate highway system.

Academic/Administrative Facilities
Angela Athletic Facility. The award-winning recreation and athletic facility houses tennis, basketball and volleyball courts in a gym area with seating for 2,000. Racquetball courts and space for gymnastics and for fencing are adjacent to the main gym. Architect Helmut Jahn designed the building. See also: Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Program, page 21.

Cushwa-Leighton Library. This library presents a contemporary treatment of traditional Gothic design echoing the shape and color of the surrounding buildings. The 77,000 square foot building with a seating capacity of 540 accommodates 250,000 volumes. Designed by architect Evans Woollen, the Cushwa-Leighton Library includes offices, faculty studies, study areas for individuals and groups, meeting rooms, a computer lab, lounges, an audiovisual center, the Rare Book Room (containing among other treasures an outstanding Dante collection) and the College Archives.
Haggar College Center and Shaheen Bookstore. The Haggar Center provides a common meeting place for students, faculty and staff and encourages participation in co-curricular activities to promote personal, social and educational growth. The Center includes multipurpose rooms, a dining area, ballroom (Welsh Parlor), the multicultural affairs office, 1st Source Bank, Anthony Travel and offices for student activities and organizations. The Shaheen Bookstore is located on the north side of the building.

Havican Hall. Built as a model “campus school” to service neighboring parishes, Havican Hall now provides classrooms, high tech classrooms, study areas and faculty offices primarily for the nursing department. It also houses the Early Childhood Development Center, a progressive childcare facility where many Saint Mary’s students study and work.

Le Mans Hall. In addition to serving as the largest residence hall on campus, Le Mans Hall houses the major administrative offices at Saint Mary’s: academic affairs, admission office, alumnae relations, business, counseling and career development, development, financial aid, freshman office, information technology, institutional research, President’s office, purchasing, registrar, residence life and housing, and several student affairs offices. Also located in Le Mans are computer labs, mail room, hair salon, and the writing center.

Madeleva Memorial Classroom Building. This building, east of Haggar College Center, contains classrooms, high tech computer labs and classrooms, psychology laboratories, private faculty offices, faculty and student lounges, the Center for Academic Innovation and Carroll Auditorium, a 350-seat lecture hall. The building memorializes Sister M. Madeleva Wolff, C.S.C., president of Saint Mary’s College from 1934–1961.

Moreau Center for the Arts is named in honor of the Very Reverend Basil Anthony Moreau, C.S.C., the founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. It houses the College Departments of Art and Music, as well as the Department of Communication, Dance and Theatre. The U-shaped building is made up of the music practice rooms, classrooms, high tech classrooms, art studios, an arts computer lab, a music library, art galleries, and two performance facilities — The Little Theatre and O’Laughlin Auditorium. The largest of these facilities, O’Laughlin Auditorium, has continental seating for 1,300 and is used for a myriad of cultural events throughout the year including lectures, ballets, musicals, film presentations and concerts. The Little Theatre, with seating for 275, provides a very intimate environment and is regularly used for theatrical productions, music recitals, and panel discussions. The Moreau Art Galleries include the Hammes, Little Theatre, and Sister Marie Rosaire, C.S.C. exhibit spaces that comprise over 1,600 square feet of display area. The galleries are well known for their art exhibits featuring the works of renowned national, international, and regional contemporary artists.

Regina Hall. This residence hall also accommodates the Department of Modern Languages and Campus Ministry as well as classrooms, high tech computer labs,
a language laboratory, a video lab, a projection room, conference rooms, the dance studio and an indoor recreational swimming pool.

Science Hall. This 89,600 square-foot structure provides classroom, high tech classroom, laboratory, office and research space for biology, chemistry and physics, as well as a 120-seat auditorium and a greenhouse.

Residence Facilities
Saint Mary’s College is proud to be a primarily residential campus, and there are five distinct residence areas. Although there is no requirement for on-campus living, students are encouraged to live on campus in order to maximize the opportunities for participation and involvement in community living and campus events. All eligible students are guaranteed a space on campus for all their years at Saint Mary’s, unless they are traveling abroad or on a leave of absence. First-year students are assigned to
a living space, while all upperclass students participate in a room selection processallowing them to choose their residence hall, room and roommate(s).
Each residence hall has the following amenities: social gathering and study areas, laundry facilities, full kitchens with microwaves, chapel, telephone with personal voicemail, individual mailbox, and vending area.

Annunciata Hall. Created in 1995, this residence area is for seniors only. It is located on the 4th floor of Holy Cross Hall. Annunciata is a private community available to a limited number of seniors who are interested in a more independent living experience and is comprised mostly of single rooms, with limited doubles, triples and quads.

Holy Cross Hall. Once the primary building on campus, Holy Cross is the oldest residence hall and is favored by its 250 residents for its architectural charm and cathedral windows. It also contains the campus post office, and the Health and Wellness Services office. The hall features all room sizes including the campus’ only
two quints.

Le Mans Hall. This building not only serves as a residence hall for 520 women, but as the central hub for the College’s administrative offices. Room sizes available are single, double, triple and quad.

McCandless Hall. Housing 260 residents, McCandless is the newest residential building. This is the closest hall to the Noble Family Dining Hall, Angela Athletic Facility and student parking. Residents especially enjoy the air-conditioned study carrels provided for each room. McCandless contains singles, doubles and triples.
Regina Hall. With its north and south wings, this recently renovated hall for 280 students is comprised of doubles and quads. Regina residents enjoy access to an indoor recreational swimming pool, the dance studio, and classrooms.

Noble Family Dining Hall
Located between Le Mans and McCandless Halls, the Noble Family Dining Hall is a separate building seating 1,000 and is serviced by Sodexho Marriott.

Clarissa Dalloway's Coffeehouse
Originally founded in 1991 by Saint Mary’s junior, Paula Abood, Dalloway’s was conceived as “an additional social space where students, faculty, and administrative staff could gather to enjoy cultural and social interests outside the classroom and residence hall settings.” The original Coffeehouse was housed in the Pine Grove Clubhouse. The new Dalloway’s Coffeehouse, which opened in November 2000, was funded by the Parents Council and is located in the recently constructed Clubhouse on Madeleva Drive, east of Lake Marian. The Dalloway’s staff consists of two student managers who are responsible for operations and promotions, and is serviced by Sodexho Marriott

ADMISSION
Saint Mary’s College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, or disability in the recruitment and admission of students. This nondiscriminatory policy also applies to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College; and to
the administration of educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, student employment and other College-administered programs.

Application Procedure
An applicant for admission to Saint Mary’s College should apply by March 1 of the year of entrance. Later applications are welcome if space is available. Admission is competitive and is based on the student’s academic transcript, standardized test scores, essay and recommendation. A personal interview is strongly recommended and may be arranged by contacting the Admission Office.

The following items are needed for completion of an application to Saint Mary’s:

• Completed application form, with essay. Applicants are encouraged to submit an electronic application found on the Saint Mary’s website: www.saintmarys.edu
• A nonrefundable fee of $30.
• An official transcript of the completed high school work. The high school transcript should be accompanied by an explanation of the grading system, including the cumulative class rank, if available, and a list of the courses in progress during the current year.
• One recommendation from an administrator or counselor.
• Scores earned on the SAT I. See also Testing, page 16.

Saint Mary’s has a modified rolling admission policy. Students whose applications are complete on or before December 1 will be notified of their decisions in mid-January. Applications submitted in December or later will be evaluated within four to six weeks from the date of a file’s completion.

Accepted students confirm their intention to enroll by submitting a $200 deposit. Students not planning to reside on campus should indicate their desire to attend the College by submitting a $100 deposit. In both cases the deposit is refundable if the College is notified in writing by May 1.

Early Decision Program
Highly qualified students who have selected Saint Mary’s as their first choice college may apply for admission under the Early Decision Program. The deadline for Early Decision is November 15. Admission notifications for program applicants are mailed December 15. Applications received after November 15 will be transferred into the regular admission program.

The application of a candidate who does not qualify for Early Decision, and who has not been denied admission, will be transferred into the regular admission program. The candidate will be asked to submit additional information in support of her application, such as additional test scores, grades or activities from her senior year. The application will be re-evaluated without prejudice and the applicant notified of the committee’s decision after February 15. A student whose application will be transferred from the Early Decision Program to the regular admission program may submit or complete applications to other colleges.

If an Early Decision candidate is accepted by Saint Mary’s and decides to accept her offer of admission, she must certify that any applications submitted to other institutions will be withdrawn. To confirm her intention to enroll, she must submit a non-refundable $200 deposit by January 15.

Early Decision applicants who wish to apply for financial aid must file the CSS/Financial Aid Profile by December 1. Accepted applicants are then asked to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form should be submitted to the Processing Center after January 1 but no later than March 1.

Scholastic Record
The entering first year student is expected to have completed a high school program of at least 16 academic units. One unit is equivalent to a full year of a college preparatory subject. The minimum requirements are:

• 4 units of English literature and composition
• 2 units of same foreign language
• 3 units of mathematics
• 2 units of laboratory science
• 2 units of history or social science.

The remaining units to complete the minimum of 16 should consist of three additional units in the above listed subjects. The following subject areas are considered complementary to the college preparatory courses: religion, business, home economics, physical education, health, art or music.

Home-schooled students are encouraged to apply for admission and should contact the Admission Office for details.

Testing
SAT I: Reasoning Test or ACT
The recommended times for taking either test are no earlier than March of the junior year and no later than December of the senior year. Applicants are responsible on the testing day for asking that the reports of the tests be sent to Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556. Arrangements for taking these tests are made directly with the testing agency and the responsibility for completing these arrangements rests with the applicant. Information may be obtained from either the applicant’s high school guidance office or directly from The College Board, on the Internet at www.collegeboard.com or
The College Board SAT Program, P.O. Box 6200, Princeton, NJ 08541-6200; or The American College Testing Program, on the Internet at www.act.org or P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243-0414.

Codes:
• The SAT code for Saint Mary’s is 1702.
• The ACT code for Saint Mary’s is 1244.

Achievement Tests
In addition to the required scores from either the SAT I: Reasoning Test or the ACT, accepted students must submit official scores from three College Board SAT II: Subject Tests in writing, mathematics, and foreign language by June 15. The foreign language test must be taken in the language studied in high school even if the student plans to study another language at Saint Mary’s. Scores from the SAT II: Subject Tests are used for placement purposes only.

Advanced Placement
Saint Mary’s College will consider the results of the College Board SAT II: Subject Tests, Advanced Placement Examinations, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or higher level International Baccalaureate courses for credit and/or exemption from college requirements. The scores must be submitted in advance of preregistration, and must meet or exceed the minimum score as established by the appropriate department. Questions about advanced placement and amount of credit granted should be directed to the First Year Studies Office, Saint Mary’s College.

Applications and additional information regarding the above tests may be obtained from high school guidance offices or directly from the College Board ATP, CN 6200, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6200, or www.collegeboard.com.

Early Admission
A mature, well-qualified student who wishes to enter college after three years of high school may apply for early admission to Saint Mary’s College. A strong academic record and supporting recommendations from teachers and counselors will be major factors in the evaluation of candidates for early admission. A personal interview is strongly recommended for early admission applicants.

Deferred Admission
Saint Mary’s will grant deferred admission, upon request, to candidates who are accepted in the normal competition. An applicant should indicate on her application that she is a candidate for deferred admission. Students who defer admission and who take any college-level courses between the time of acceptance and matriculation must submit that information to the Admission Committee.

Admission of Transfer Students
Transfer applicants should apply for the fall semester by April 15. For the spring semester, the application deadline is November 15. Later applications are welcome if space is available. The following items are needed for the completion of an application for transfer admission:

• The application form and essay submitted with a nonrefundable application fee of $30;
• A catalog of the institution from which the student is transferring;
• Official transcripts of high school and college work;
• One recommendation from a college professor or from an academic advisor.
• Students who have completed fewer than the equivalent of 30 semester hours must submit SAT I: Reasoning Test or ACT scores.

Of the information submitted, the Admission Committee attaches greatest importance to the student’s academic record. Ordinarily, a student is expected to have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) to be considered for transfer admission.

A student who transfers to Saint Mary’s receives academic credit for all courses in which she has earned grades of “C” or better and which are comparable in content to courses offered at Saint Mary’s. She must be in good standing at the last college attended.

After acceptance, a student’s transcript is evaluated to determine which of her completed courses will transfer to Saint Mary’s. She receives an evaluation of her courses showing which ones have been accepted and which are needed to complete the work for her degree.

All transfer students must complete the college requirements for the degree outlined beginning on page 55.

Admission of International Students
Saint Mary’s College welcomes applications from international students. Admission is based on grades and curriculum in a secondary course of study, command of English as demonstrated through standardized testing, an essay and recommendation.
A candidate’s file will be evaluated when all information has been submitted. To be considered for admission, an international student must submit the following items:

• The completed application for admission, including essay, summary of educational experience and $30 fee;
• A complete, official and detailed copy of the secondary school record translated to English;
• One recommendation from an administrator or counselor;
• The completed Certification of Finances Form. If the applicant wishes to be considered for the International Student Scholarship, the candidate should complete the Saint Mary’s International Financial Aid Form.
• The scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the SAT I: Reasoning Test. Students whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL. Information on TOEFL test dates and centers may be obtained by writing the TOEFL SERVICES, CN 6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151, USA. Information regarding the SAT I: Reasoning Test is available through College Board ATP, CN 6200, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6200, USA.

These materials should be submitted as early as possible but not later than January 15.

Four weeks after receiving her acceptance, the applicant should indicate her desire to reserve a place on campus by submitting a $200 deposit, which is refundable if the College is notified in writing by May 1. Upon receipt of the deposit and verification of financial responsibility, an I-20 form will be sent to the student. The American Embassy, Consulate or Immigration Office nearest the student’s home should be contacted for passport and visa information.

Admission to the Accelerated Program in Nursing
Applicants for the accelerated program in nursing should apply by February 15. Later applications are welcome if space is available. The following items are needed for completion of the application process:

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Official transcripts of college work and catalogs from each institution attended;
• Two letters of reference from either an academic institution or a place of employment;
• A letter explaining reasons for changing careers and choosing nursing as a major

Individuals may apply prior to completing prerequisite course work; however, the prerequisites must be completed before registration. For additional information, students interested in the Accelerated Program in Nursing should contact the Admission Office.

Continuing Education
Saint Mary’s College welcomes those women who wish to pursue a degree after time away from the academic environment. Courses may be taken for credit that may apply toward a degree or license, or without credit for enjoyment and enrichment.

For those women continuing their education to pursue a degree, Saint Mary’s may accept up to 30 hours of credit for satisfactory completion of CLEP, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and the National League for Nursing Mobility examinations.

Special Student
A student not working for a degree from Saint Mary’s may enroll as a special student in classes which are not overenrolled. Both men and women are welcome to take a part-time or a full-time load as special students. By special arrangements, women special students may apply for campus housing.

Reinstatement
A student who has officially withdrawn from and wishes to return to Saint Mary’s College should send a written request to the director of admission stating her reasons for wishing to be readmitted. After receipt of the letter, she will receive an application for reinstatement. If she has been in school in the intervening time, she should have the transcripts of all college hours acquired sent to Saint Mary’s College Admission Office. A copy of the catalog of any college attended also should be forwarded to Saint Mary’s.

CAMPUS LIFE
Saint Mary’s College offers students the best of two worlds. As a women’s college and as a Christian community, Saint Mary’s offers women unique opportunities for leadership and individual growth and development. As a part of the Saint Mary’s-Notre Dame community, the College also offers women the advantages of a co-educational environment. While Saint Mary’s is small enough to provide close community rapport, it is large enough to offer a rich and varied co-curricular life.

Division of Student Affairs
Throughout her years at Saint Mary’s, each student will have the assistance and support of many individuals. In her co-curricular life, most of her interactions will be with the Division of Student Affairs which is under the leadership of the Vice President for Student Affairs. The division includes the Departments of Athletics and Recreation, Counseling and Career Development, Health and Wellness Services, Residence Life and Housing, and Student Activities.

A main objective of the Division of Student Affairs is to provide a variety of programs and services that help students clarify personal values, crystallize career and life-style needs and develop the tools for effective and independent decision making.

Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Program
Saint Mary’s is committed to providing an intercollegiate athletics and recreation program for students of all interests and abilities. The College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and sponsors eight varsity teams: basketball, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, soccer, golf and cross country. Our goals are to compete in the top half of the MIAA in all varsity sports, and to qualify and compete at the NCAA Division III National Championships.

Our Club Sports program offers recreational opportunities through competition and instruction. The clubs are open to all Saint Mary’s students, although membership requirements vary with each club. Many clubs are co-sponsored with the University
of Notre Dame. Saint Mary’s sponsored clubs are cheerleading, dance, lacrosse, and
our triathlon teams. Other clubs co-sponsored with the University of Notre Dame are equestrian, figure skating, gymnastics, skiing, water polo, field hockey, ultimate Frisbee and cycling.

Angela Athletic Facility expands opportunities for campus-wide recreation activities. Indoor facilities include basketball and a racquetball court, a fitness center with treadmills, stairmasters, spin bikes and many cybex weight machines. Outdoor facilities include a new six-court outdoor tennis facility, softball and soccer fields, volleyball and basketball courts, areas for cross country skiing and a beautiful nature trail for hiking or jogging.

The recreational swimming pool is located in Regina Hall. The varsity swimming and diving team trains and competes at the Rolfs Aquatic Center on the University
of Notre Dame campus.

Counseling and Career Development Center
The Counseling and Career Development Center (C&CDC) is committed to the goal of assisting students in the development of their personal and career identities from
the very beginning of their college years. The staff consists of trained professional counselors, student career resource specialists and support staff.

Counseling
During the college years students typically face the seven developmental tasks of young adulthood which include achieving competence, managing emotions, becoming autonomous, clarifying purposes, developing integrity, and establishing identity and mature interpersonal relationships. Students most often seek counseling to address concerns relating to these tasks. Other commonly presented struggles involve stress management, relationship issues (dating and friendship), depression, conflict management, eating disorders, self-esteem, alcohol use (their own, family and friends), and return to Saint Mary’s after studying abroad. Students having academic difficulties may attend the academic success skills workshops offered each semester and seek individual assistance.

Individual counseling services are available at the Saint Mary’s College Counseling and Career Development Center for those students with personal, interpersonal, career or academic concerns. Group counseling may be offered for some issues. Most individual counseling services are short term (eight sessions). Those students who are interested in long term individual counseling may be referred to providers in the South Bend community.

Members of the Saint Mary’s College Counseling and Career Development Center staff who provide personal counseling maintain the appropriate Indiana mental health license as required by Indiana State law. The Center director is a licensed psychologist endorsed as a health service provider and supervises all counseling. A consulting psychiatrist is on campus one morning per week; students are referred to the psychiatrist by Center staff and must be actively participating in counseling. Information shared in a counseling relationship is held in strict professional confidence as specified by the law and professional ethical standards.

Career Development
Services for career decision-making are available to students during each of their years of study. Students may meet with a career counselor to:

• assess their interests, values and skills;
• identify career options;
• gather information about career fields;
• learn decision-making techniques;
• implement action plans to reach their goals.

Career development workshops offered annually include freshman goal exploration, choosing-a-major, graduate and professional school night, job search workshops, interviewing workshops, resume writing workshops, senior career kick-off, junior career kick-off, as well as career and job fair opportunities.

Internship experiences have become increasingly more important in recent years. As a result, C&CDC offers preparatory workshops for those students interested in seeking a liberal arts internship. From learning how to search for an internship to practicing interview skills, students can increase their chances of obtaining an internship experience.The C&CDC also sponsors limited on-campus recruiting, which provides eligible juniors and seniors with opportunities to participate in initial interviews with major companies.

The Career Resource Center is located within the C&CDC. The facility contains information about careers, graduate study, scholarships and fellowships, internships, job vacancies, job searching, career and life planning, employers and the Alumnae Resource Network (ARN). The ARN is a networking tool that can link students with alumnae who are willing to discuss their jobs, career paths, employers or, more generally, the career decision-making or job search process. The ARN is a computer-based system of alumnae career paths including undergraduate major(s), entry-level job, job history, current position, employer, and graduate school. Simply by viewing the alumnae information, a student can generate ideas about her own future.

Students may also register with Saint Mary’s College JobDirect, a web-based career service available to students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students can upload their resumes and search for internship and job opportunities, as well as part-time and summer work. All students are encouraged to register (http://saintmarys.jobdirect.com), as all C&CDC events are listed and promoted through this system.

Health and Wellness Services
Health and Wellness Services recognizes each Saint Mary’s College student as being a unique individual created by God. The entire staff is committed to maintaining the health of each student by treating illnesses, addressing any health concern, providing health education and promoting healthy choices. All medical care and records are held in strict professional confidence as specified by law and professional ethical standards. A Release of Information must be signed for Health Service to release information.

The Health and Wellness Services office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students are evaluated by a Registered Nurse on a walk-in
basis. A general clinic, staffed by either a board certified Physician or Family Nurse Practitioner, is available daily. Sports medicine and gynecology clinics are available weekly. All clinic visits require an appointment.

Additional services available through Health and Wellness Services are direct access to prescription medication, daily pharmacy delivery, laboratory service, immunizations, allergy injections and physical examinations. Intercollegiate athletic physicals must be completed at the Health Service.

Students are not charged for visits to Health and Wellness Services, general medications or general medical supplies. Students are charged for any medications, medical supplies or tests ordered specifically for them. Health and Wellness Services will send insurance information to test providers or send a copy of a prescription drug card to the pharmacy. However, the office does not file insurance claims.

A complete health form, including a current immunization record, is required for all students. Students with an incomplete health form will be seen on an emergency basis only.

The Health and Wellness Services has access to many excellent resources outside Saint Mary’s College community. Due to the ongoing positive relationship with Saint Mary’s College and these resources, referrals are easily made on an as needed basis.

Health and Wellness Services does not provide written excuses for class absences. However, Academic Affairs or the Freshman Office is notified when a physician or nurse prescribes bedrest, if a student is admitted to a local hospital or if a student goes home for medical reasons. It is the responsibility of the ill student to contact the appropriate faculty member about missed classes.

Office of Multicultural Affairs
Central to the mission of Saint Mary’s College is the solicitation and enhancement of an equitable diverse community. The mission of the Office of Multicultural Affairs centers on retention, outreach and education. The Office of Multicultural Affairs has a threefold purpose. First is to assist in the retention of students of color and international students. The Office works collaboratively with other college personnel to ensure the academic and social well being of U.S. ethnic minority and international students so they will persist at Saint Mary’s College.

Second, our efforts are directed toward providing opportunities for students to respect, learn, and celebrate other cultures as well as their own. For many students, college is the first place where they are exposed to people of different cultures and where they begin to reflect on their own. Therefore, it is important for the Office of Multicultural Affairs to help facilitate their growth by providing educational resources, cultural events, speakers, lectures, movies, and workshops. The Office of Multicultural Affairs also has a Multicultural Resource Center which offers a variety of resources including books, newsletters, scholarship information, magazines, videos, compact discs, posters and flags.

Third, the Office of Multicultural Affairs assists in outreach programs for both U.S. ethnic minorities and international students by participating in pre-college programs like My First Day in College. This program will give students the chance to experience college life by visiting Saint Mary’s College campus, attend classes, spend the night in a college residence hall, meet and talk with professors and students, and experience college food by eating in the Noble Family Dining Hall. Encuentro is a two-week pre-college program for Latina high school students. The students will have the opportunity to share in a thought-provoking academic, cultural, and spiritual experience designed especially for them. There will be an opportunity to preview college life through courses such as history, sociology, Latina literature, women in math, and pre-Columbian art. The Office of Multicultural Affairs also sponsors three multicultural student groups: La Fuerza, Pacific Islander/Asian Club and the Sisters of Nefertiti.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is committed to excellence for all students and encourages students at Saint Mary’s to learn about themselves and others through cultural exchanges that are both educational and fun. The Office of Multicultural Affairs offers individualized services to students and sponsor a variety of campus-wise and community programs through-out the year.

Residence Life
The Department of Residence Life strives to create a cooperative residential community through the purposeful efforts of its professional and paraprofessional staff. We encourage a safe and comfortable living environment based on mutual respect and involvement.

There are four residence halls on Saint Mary’s campus housing five residential areas: Holy Cross, Le Mans, McCandless, Regina and Annunciata (for seniors). Each residence hall is staffed by a professional residence hall director and a number of student staff, including resident advisors, desk workers, mail clerks and clerical assistants. The front desks and main access doors of each hall are staffed 24-hours a day, with full-time and part-time night assistants working the overnight shifts. Access to the buildings is limited during hours of darkness.

The residential environments support and enhance the formal educational experience while teaching valuable life skills. The department works cooperatively with the Residential Hall Association (RHA) to oversee the activity in the residence halls. RHA is a student organization committed to promoting interaction among residential students, citizenship through self-government and self-development of individuals. The organization provides several leadership opportunities as well as social and educational events, including the annual Little Sibs weekend. Each residence hall has a fully functioning Hall Council which receives funding and guidance from RHA.

The Student Handbook outlines the expected standards for members of a residential community. Policies, procedures and the Community Conduct Code may be found in the handbook. The College supports an educational Judicial System, guaranteeing certain due process rights to all students involved in a discipline situation. A Student Judicial Board provides an opportunity for a peer review system, as well as leadership roles for members of the board.

In 1995, the Campus Ministry Liaison Program was developed in collaboration with the Department of Campus Ministry to enhance the spiritual life of students in the residence halls. A representative from Campus Ministry works directly with the staff and students of each residence hall to determine the spiritual needs of that community. The Liaison Program has created opportunities for informal and formal interaction between the students and the campus minister.

Each residential section is assigned a resident advisor (RA) who is available to assist with the transition to college and community living. RAs receive extensive training and skill development in many areas including communication and mediation, emergency assistance and wellness programming, and serve as a resource for students as well as a liaison to various College agencies. Students interested in serving as resident advisors may look for information in December of each year.

Residence Life maintains all housing records and assists students with housing concerns such as room changes and roommate mediation. First-year and transfer students are assigned to a residential space by Residence Life while upperclass students may select their own rooms and roommates in subsequent years.

Student Activities
The Office of Student Activities helps students explore their leadership potential by creating a strong foundation of ethical behavior to empower them to become more engaged and ambitious. Involvement in co-curricular activities provides the opportunity for students to apply skills learned in the classroom.

The acceptance of leadership responsibility enables students to improve life-long skills in decision-making, organization, motivation, group dynamics, and critical thinking while acquiring self-confidence in their ability to be innovative leaders at Saint Mary’s and beyond. A variety of organizations and activities are available to students, both at Saint Mary’s and the University of Notre Dame. The wide range of student leadership opportunities include:

• College governance through a comprehensive student government association, class and residence hall governments, and membership on college-wide
committees;
• Clubs and organizations provide the opportunity to fulfill the social, cultural academic, political, spiritual and recreational interests of students;
• Student publications, such as Chimes, the student literary magazine which reflects the artistic life of its contributors; The Avenue, an independent literary journal designed to allow the expression of student thought and concern;The Blue Mantle, the student published yearbook; and The Observer, the daily newspaper published for and by the Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame student community.
• National leadership and academic conferences, where Saint Mary’s student leaders enjoy a broad sphere of influence at the state, regional and national level serving as board members on steering committees, presenting at leadership and academic conferences, and hosting regional and state conferences such as Saint Mary’s annual Play of the Mind Conference where faculty, students and student development professionals from women’s colleges and selected Midwestern coeducational liberal arts colleges from throughout the nation meet on an equal level to encourage creative ways for all participants to develop as citizens, intellectuals and leaders.
• Ad hoc initiatives. such as the student directed Dalloway’s Coffee House or as a member of a Community Leadership Team (CoLT), provide students, faculty and student development professionals the opportunity to work together to address real problems and issues on our campus, forge working partnerships, and model a new concept of leadership, and are examples of how student leadership has influenced the campus culture, both inside and outside the classroom.

Saint Mary’s College is dedicated to helping all students develop the skills necessary to put commitments into action and to develop an understanding of the way in which leadership can be a shared responsibility of all members of the community and a particular vocation of many. Leadership development at Saint Mary’s is not something that is done to students or something that they even develop themselves, but it is a process that creates a new understanding of leadership which ties leadership and action together.

Division for Mission
Established in 1995, the Division for Mission is comprised of the Center for Spirituality, Campus Ministry and the Spes Unica Resource and Volunteer Center (SURV), the campus Christian service organization. The Division for Mission serves the college community by awakening the hearts and minds of its members to the Gospel call to community, prayer and service. It fosters the integration of the Gospel by reflecting the riches of the Catholic tradition through knowing, teaching and learning.

Campus Ministry
The mission of Campus Ministry fosters the call to community where freedom and fullness of life are celebrated through word, sacrament, service, and action for justice. Its role is both to support and to challenge all members of the college community as they seek to deepen their faith and respond to the demands of the Gospel in contemporary society.

Campus Ministry has a particular responsibility to encourage students to grow in both intellectual and experiential knowledge of their faith and to assume leadership roles within the church and society.

To carry out this mission, services provided are daily celebration of the Eucharist, availability of the Sacraments, processes of Christian Initiation, special interfaith prayer and liturgical opportunities, liturgical ministry formation, small group faith discussions, Bible study, prayer groups, retreats, spiritual guidance, and educational programs. Each residence hall has a Campus Minister liaison, who collaborates with residence life staff to enhance the spiritual life and building of community with the students. The liaison is on-call on a rotating basis to collaborate with others in the event of an emergency. The Lay Ministry Certification Program, in collaboration with the Religious Studies department, offers further education and practical experience for those interested in pursuing ministry (see also Religious Studies Department, page 189).

Campus Ministry also offers opportunities for spiritual leadership in the areas of liturgical ministry, volunteer outreach ministry, retreat ministry, initiation ministry, Bible study, and faith sharing facilitation.

The Center for Spirituality
The first such center established at a Catholic college in this country, the Center for Spirituality promotes an awareness and an appreciation for a Gospel-centered spirituality among its students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumnae and friends of the college. The programs of the Center invite this college community, its Michiana neighbors and friends of the college to seek a deeper spiritual life that culminates as an imperative for work on behalf of justice and peace.

The Center for Spirituality sees itself as a crossroads, a “common ground” where hospitality beckons the diverse members of the college community and people of all faiths and races to participate in the activities sponsored by the Center. This Center is a reminder to the college and others that the life of the mind and the life of the spirit are intimately connected and mutually enriching. The Center for Spirituality exists so that the College’s students and alumnae may love and serve their neighbors no matter their station in life, the color of their skin or the allegiance of their minds and hearts.Spes Unica Resource and Volunteer Center (SURV)
Volunteer Service and the Spes Unica Resource and Volunteer (SURV) Center assist the Saint Mary’s College community to share time, talents, skills and compassion with others through service opportunities. Students, faculty, staff and community partners, together, find ways to address the needs of our world. The Center’s focus is rooted in the Gospel call to service.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Expenses
All tuition, room and board, and fee information is for the 2001-02 academic year. Specific information regarding these costs for the following school year will not be available until May 2002.

The following basic charges are payable one week prior to registration at the beginning of each semester. The College reserves the right to increase rates charged should economic conditions necessitate the increase.

Tuition, Room and Board

Full-time (per semester) $9,620. A full-time student is enrolled for 12 or more semester hours. Hours in excess of 18 are billed at $380 per semester hour.

Part-time (per semester hour) $760. A part-time student is enrolled for fewer than 12 semester hours. Ordinarily, part-time students do not live on campus.

Room and Board (per semester) $2,693–$3,954. Covers housing space and meals during regularly scheduled school periods. Vacations and periods between semesters are not included. LImited housing may be available during those times and may include an additional charge. The dining hall is not in service during student vacations and between semesters.

A schedule of the various room accommodations and rates is available upon request from the Housing Office. New students will reserve a housing space by depositing $200 within two weeks after receiving their acceptance letter. The deposit is nonrefundable for early decision candidates, but is refundable for regular decision candidates, if the College is notified of their withdrawal no later than May 1, prior to an August enrollment. Of the $200 deposit, $50 will be applied to the first semester charges and $150 will be held by the College as a room damage and telephone deposit until a student withdraws or graduates. The cost of repair of any damage to a room or any unpaid telephone charges will be deducted from the deposit. Early Decision candidates should refer to page 16.

The returning resident student must deposit $250 prior to room selection as a space reservation for the fall semester. The entire deposit will be applied to first-semester charges. If the student notifies the College by May 1 of her intention to withdraw or take a leave of absence, $100 of this deposit will be refunded. After May 1 none of the deposit is refundable. Students who request to be released from the housing contract may contact the Director of Residence Life and Housing for special permission. Refer to the housing contract for additional restrictions.

Related Fees
Matriculation (first application)......................................................................$230
Late Registration Fee......................................................................................$25

Special Course Fees Per Semester
Education, Supervised Teaching (payable prior to being assigned to a class)
Elementary and Secondary............................................................................$120
Kindergarten.................................................................................................$50

Music:
Private Voice or Instrument—one hour..........................................................$345
Private Voice or Instrument—one-half hour...................................................$205
Physical Education—Tennis, Golf..................................................................$50

Students taking classes at the University of Notre Dame or N.I.C.E. (see p. 44) institutions are expected to pay fees associated with those classes.

Deposits
Room reservation deposit.............................................................................$250
To be paid by all returning students being assigned to a residence hall for the fall semester.

Damage and telephone deposit......................................................................$150
Deducted from room deposit paid by freshmen and new resident students. It will be refunded less any assessments or unpaid balances within one month after a student leaves the College.

Refund Policy
Students who properly withdraw from the College prior to the first day of class for any semester will not be assessed any charge other than loss of room reservation deposit or other evidence of security that had been required to hold their residence hall room. For students withdrawing or dismissed after the opening of classes for any semester, there will be no refund of tuition and general fees unless the student meets one of the following conditions:

• Withdraws or is dismissed within four calendar weeks of the opening of classes.
• Is obliged to withdraw because of a protracted illness or some other involuntary situation that is beyond the control of the student.
• Withdrawal or dismissal of first-time students.

In that event, the refund will be calculated in conformity with the following policies:

A. Student withdraws or is dismissed within four calendar weeks of the opening of classes:

• Tuition and general fees:

First week..................................................................70%
Second week..............................................................55%
Third week................................................................40%
Fourth week...............................................................25%

• Board: A maximum 60% refund will be available less a charge of one half of 1% for each calendar day that has expired from the date of registration to the effective date of the student’s withdrawal and departure from campus.
• Room: No refund of room charges will be made unless the room is re-rented to a student who had been living in emergency housing on campus. If the room is re-rented, a pro rata portion of the room fee will be refunded, less the normal room change fee. The student must vacate the room within 24 hours of her withdrawal or dismissal.

B. Withdrawal is due to protracted illness or other involuntary situation:

• Tuition and general fees: A pro rata refund based upon the portion of the semester that has elapsed, up to a maximum of 80% of the total charges, will be made.
• Room and board charges: A refund equal to .75% for each remaining calendar day of the semester will be made.

C. Withdrawal or dismissal of first-time students: The Higher Education Reauthorization Act mandates that students attending the College for the first time be eligible for a refund on a pro rata basis for up to eight weeks. First-time students are deemed to be freshmen or transfer students in their first semester at the College. The refund is based on tuition and fees, less a $100 charge, and is prorated based on the number of weeks attended to the total weeks in the semester. All refunds will be rounded down to the nearest 10%, as mandated. Please refer to the section on Withdrawal from the College for specific withdrawal procedures.

D. Withdrawal from a class or classes: If a student drops a class after registration has taken place and this causes her to fall into a new tuition category, an adjustment refund will apply if the class is dropped within the first four weeks of the academic year as follows (this policy applies to both tuition charges and course fees related to the course or courses dropped):

First week...........................................................................................70%
Second week.......................................................................................55%
Third week.........................................................................................40%
Fourth week........................................................................................25%
Fifth and subsequent weeks—no refund of any tuition or fees associated with that class.

Transcripts, grade reports and diplomas will be withheld in the case of a student who has any unpaid obligations to the College. The refund policy will be administered by the College Business Office under the direction of the controller of the College. A parent or student who wishes to appeal a decision of that office may do so by addressing a written communication to the vice president for Finance and Administration, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556. All notices of intention to withdraw must be made in writing and received in the Freshman Office for freshmen and in the Office of Academic Affairs for upperclass students to be considered official. Any refunds will be considered official. Any refunds will be based on either the official withdrawal date or the student’s actual departure from campus, whichever is later.

Financing
Since some parents prefer to pay tuition and other school fees in equal installments during the academic year, Saint Mary’s College is happy to offer parents the choice of either a prepayment plan or an installment loan-type plan. The latter plan can cover the costs of one, two, three or four years, with various repayment schedules and with Parent Life Insurance included for qualified parents. Descriptive pamphlets on these plans, which are optional and offered solely as a convenience, are sent to all parents in the spring. These plans are offered and managed by firms who specialize in this field.

Payment for basic charges is due one week prior to registration. For accounts that are not settled in full by registration, interest will be charged at the rate of 1% per month or a fraction thereof until such time as the account is paid in full. Neither the late payment penalty nor the monthly interest charge will be assessed against open balances that result from federal or state student financial aid that has been awarded but not yet received or timely payments being made from the Tuition Plans. The above exception does not apply to guaranteed student loans or PLUS loans.

Families with two or more daughters attending Saint Mary’s College full time are eligible for the sibling remission which is 10% of tuition for the youngest daughter(s). The sibling remission must be applied for in writing.

FINANCIAL AID
All families share common concerns about the cost of going to college. Financial assistance is available from federal and state sources, private agencies, and Saint Mary’s College resources. Our primary goal is to provide assistance to qualified students who would otherwise be unable to pursue their education.

Saint Mary’s College provides financial aid to students on the basis of both financial need and academic achievement through a variety of programs including scholarships, grants, loans and student employment. The programs described in this Bulletin are subject to change. Several types of assistance may be offered to a student. The student may accept or reject any part of her aid package without penalty. The aid is normally awarded for the full academic year and is divided equally between the semesters.

Financial need is determined by using a federal formula which measures a family’s ability to pay for college expenses. Saint Mary’s also uses the College Scholarship Service institutional methodology which includes home and farm equity. This calculated family contribution is deducted from the total annual cost of education which includes non-billed expenses (books, travel, and personal expenses) in addition
to billed tuition, fees, and room and board charges. The difference is the student’s financial need or the maximum need-based financial aid eligibility.

Total Cost of Education – Calculated Family Contribution = Financial Need

Saint Mary’s also offers merit scholarships to students without regard to financial need. These scholarships are applied to tuition only. Recipients are selected by the Scholarship Committee at the time of admission. No scholarship application is necessary. Information gathered in the admission process is used to select the scholarship recipients. All merit scholarships are renewable annually for a maximum of eight semesters contingent upon maintaining a high level of academic achievement and full-time enrollment.

Eligibility for Assistance
Eligibility for federal assistance requires that a student be a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States, matriculated at Saint Mary’s College, enrolled at least
half-time and making satisfactory academic progress as defined by this Bulletin.

To be eligible for institutional assistance, a student must enroll full-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by this Bulletin. Saint Mary’s assistance is available for a maximum of eight semesters. Appeals regarding this limitation may be submitted to the director of financial aid for additional consideration.

Students attending Saint Mary’s College as special students, that is, not working toward a degree, or attending less than full-time, are not eligible for institutional assistance. Students attending Saint Mary’s post-baccalaureate teacher certification program are not eligible for institutional aid but can apply for Federal Stafford Loan assistance.

Students who choose to live in off-campus housing (does not include commuter students or non-traditional students) are awarded institutional grant aid using a differentiated packaging policy. Eligibility for all assistance is based on an off-campus cost of attendance rather that that of a residential student. Therefore, eligibility for institutional grant aid will likely be reduced and need-based federal assistance may
also be affected.

The Application Process
To apply for federal and state financial assistance, a student and her family must annually file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To receive consideration for Saint Mary’s College need-based scholarship and grant assistance, the student and her family also must complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE each year. The FAFSA and PROFILE may be obtained from a secondary school guidance office or a college financial aid office. The applications should be filed with the processing centers before March 1 to receive priority consideration.

Federal Verification Requirements
As student financial aid applications are processed through the federal processing agency, applications are selected (based upon specified federal criteria) to undergo the process of data verification. In addition, Saint Mary’s College verifies data for all new financial aid applicants.

The verification process is a federal quality control initiative. If selected, the Financial Aid Office will notify the student and she will be required to submit a Verification Statement and a variety of supporting documents to the Financial Aid Office. The financial aid counselors compare the student’s submitted documentation with the data originally reported on the financial aid applications. Any corrections made as a result of this verification may result in a change to the student’s financial aid eligibility. If a student fails to submit the required documents for verification, financial aid will be not be awarded and the student’s file will be closed.

Financial Aid Renewal
Continuing students must reapply for need-based financial aid each year. Financial assistance will continue to be provided where continued financial need is shown, the application is completed by the priority deadline and the student is making satisfactory academic progress as defined by this Bulletin. Application for renewal of aid should be made according to the procedures distributed by the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid awards are renewed in similar amounts and types assuming that demonstrated financial need is similar.

Many factors affect eligibility for aid. Some of the most common influencing factors are:

• Increase in either the parents’ or the student’s income as compared to the prior year;
• A change in the number of family members or the number attending college;
• A change in the parents’ or student’s assets.

Assistance for International Study Programs
Eligible students from Saint Mary’s College may attend international study programs offered by Saint Mary’s College or other institutions with approval by the appropriate academic office. All financial aid based on Saint Mary’s campus attendance (except campus employment) can be applied toward the cost of the international study programs offered through Saint Mary’s College, the University of Notre Dame or the Seville, Spain program offered through the Center for Cross-Cultural Study. Saint Mary’s Rome Program is the only program that offers limited campus employment opportunities. If there is additional tuition to be paid (as in foreign study programs administered by Notre Dame) or other expenses in excess of the cost of Saint Mary’s, the student will be billed by the other institution and will not receive additional financial aid to cover those expenses. Only Federal Stafford Loan assistance will be offered to those who attend other international programs.

Institutional Grants and Scholarships
Academic Scholarships
Saint Mary’s College is committed to making it possible for qualified students to enroll at Saint Mary’s regardless of financial circumstances. Saint Mary’s College offers various levels of academic scholarships without regard to financial need. Recipients are selected at the time of admission on the basis of their academic achievement in high school. Transfer students are selected on the basis of their academic achievement in previous college credit earned. Merit scholarships are renewable provided the student achieves the specified cumulative grade point average each year. The five levels of academic scholarships are as follows:

• Presidential Scholarship for Academic Excellence
• Dean’s Scholarship for Academic Achievement
• Madeleva Scholarship for Academic Achievement
• Le Mans Award
• Bertrand Award

Endowed, Specific Purpose and Saint Mary’s Grant Assistance
Saint Mary’s College directly supports scholarship and grant programs that helpstudents who demonstrate financial need each year. Financial assistance to outstanding students is made possible through the gifts of individual donors. The following are named scholarships, specific purpose scholarships, and awards donated by individuals based on financial need or merit:

Anonymous Endowed Scholarships (4)
The Academy of the Holy Cross Scholarship
The Alumnae Club Awards
The Alumnae Memorial Scholarship
The Ames/Ehlerman/Roark Scholarship
The Catherine and Paul Balbach Scholarship
The Dympna Balbach Scholarship
The Mark Bambenek Memorial Scholarship
The Bank One of Indianapolis Scholarship
The Rose Heiser Bauerlein Scholarship
The Helen Bellina Scholarship
The Constance Goodwillie Block Memorial Scholarship
The Borg-Warner Scholarship
The Emily Hagerty Bradley Scholarship
The Katherine Ryan Brennan Scholarship
The Sister M. Rita Estelle Broussard, C.S.C. Scholarship
The Carolyn Ann Burke Scholarship
The Frank C. and Marion C. Callahan Presidential Scholarship
The Marie Corby Carey Scholarship
The Alice Danforth Carroll Scholarship
The Janice Fahey Cavanaugh Scholarship
The Chicago Alumnae Club Scholarship
The Florence A. Clarke Scholarship
The Coley Family Presidential Scholarship
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Scholarship
The Patricia Lurel Cook Scholarship
The Rosemary Maloney Cool Scholarship
The Marguerite Cooney Scholarship
The Cornerstone Foundation Scholarship
The Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Cox Scholarship
The Henrietta O’Brien Crowley Scholarship
The Eileen Smith Cunningham Ireland Program Award
The Margaret Mary Moran D’Arcy Scholarship
The John J. and Cecil Dahm Scholarship
The Frances A. Dahrling Scholarship
The Elizabeth Egan Daley Scholarship
The Martha Abberger Daly Scholarship
The Dorothy Hayes Delaney Scholarship
The James Deth Scholarship
The Louise Sattler Donovan Scholarship
The Katherine and Marian Duffy Memorial Scholarship
The Martin Dull Scholarship
The Charles Leo Eaton Scholarship Fund
The Marilou Eldred Scholarship
The Frank and Jeannette Eyerly Scholarship
The Theresa Loeffel Farrell and Hanford F. Farrell Memorial Scholarship
The Dorothy and Joseph Fitzgerald Scholarship
The Dennis and Margaret Carroll Flynn Scholarship
The Margaret Cannon Frederick Scholarship
The Bernard and Pauline Fromme Scholarship
The Gibbons Family Presidential Scholarship
The Gibbons Family Rome Program Assistance Fund
The Karen Schultz Goodyear Scholarship
The Elaine Jeffers Graf Memorial Scholarship
The Harold P. Graham Family Presidential Scholarship
The Haggar Family Scholarship
The Nancy Driscoll Haley Scholarship
The Elizabeth Conlin Havican Scholarship
The H. J. Heinz Company Foundation Presidential Scholarship
The Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Hellmuth Memorial Scholarship
The William A. Hickey Scholarship
The Holy Cross Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Edward and Mary Johnson Scholarship
The Alma Vukovits Jordanich ‘52 Scholarship
The Sister M. Magdala Judge, C.S.C. Scholarship
The Kleine Family Scholarship
The Korb-O’Brien Scholarship
The Mary, Grace and Elizabeth Kuntz Scholarship
The Peter A. Kuntz Sr. Family Scholarship
The Ladies of Notre Dame/Saint Mary’s College Scholarship
The Dorothy May Leavitt Presidential Scholarship
The Carmella and Joseph Lazzara Memorial Scholarship
The Monsignor J. William Lester Scholarship
The William P. and Mary Lou Linnen Scholarship
The Frances B. Lyon Scholarship
The Lawrence J. and Gretchen McCabe Presidential Scholarship
The Katherine McClatchy McAnaney Scholarship
The Elizabeth Ritchie McCandless Scholarship
The Marion McCandless Scholarship
The Anne A. McCarthy Scholarship
The Peter Walsh McCarthy Memorial Scholarship
The Sister Maria Concepta McDermott, C.S.C. Scholarship
The Ann McGahey Memorial Scholarship
The Monsignor John J. McGrath Scholarship
The John William and Gloria Schulte McKenna Family Endowed Scholarship
The Mary Kelly McLaughlin Scholarship in Sociology
The Robert McLaughlin Scholarship
The Judith Rauenhorst Mahoney Scholarship
The Mangan-Michaud Scholarship
The Susanne Kahl Mangan Foundation Scholarship in Education
The Susanne Kahl Laatz Mangan
Memorial Award in Education
The Meagher Family Scholarship
The John and Mary Mortimer Meany Presidential Scholarship
The William S. and Catherine G. Miller Scholarship
The Anne Barany Monserez Scholarship
The Father Basil Anthony Moreau, C.S.C. Scholarship
The Pauline Hellman Mulroney Memorial Scholarship
The David J. Murphy Carmelite Scholarship in Theology
The Tom and Olive Murray Scholarship
The Nellie Smith Nacy Scholarship
The Thomas and C.C. Nessinger Scholarship
The Archbishop Noll Scholarship
The Janis Harris North Scholarship
The Notre Dame Federal Credit Union Scholarship
The Patrick O’Brien Scholarship
The Sister Basil Anthony O’Flynn, C.S.C. ‘46 Scholarship
The Sister Francis Jerome O’Laughlin, C.S.C. Scholarship
The Lucille Weigand O’Shaughnessy Scholarship
The O’Toole Endowed Scholarship
The Raymond and Beulah Patnaude Scholarship
The Theresa McLaughlin Patterson Scholarship
The Peoples Bank of Kankakee Scholarship
The Peterson-O’Connell Scholarship
The Elise and Pauline Peyton Scholarship
The Patricia McAndrews Pilger Award for Social Work
The Presidential Fellowship
The Presidential Scholarships
The Mary Rauh Scholarship
The Sister Miriam Joseph Rauh, C.S.C. Scholarship
The Louis and Adeline Crowley Riedinger Scholarship
The Sister M. Pauline Roach, C.S.C. Scholarship
The Hannah S. Rosenthal Scholarship
The Elizabeth O’Hara Ryan Scholarship
The Mary A. Ryan Scholarship
The Helen S. Bartosch and Pennies E. Ryan Presidential Scholarship
The Scanlon/McKeever Award
The Winifred Mulcahey Schaefers Scholarship
The Paul J. and Carol A. Schierl Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Scholl Nursing Scholarships
The Roy and Mary Schultheis Scholarship
The Sister Maria Pieta Scott, C.S.C. Scholarship
The Gwendolyn Seidensticker Scholarship
The Saint Mary’s College Sesquicentennial Memorial Scholarship
The Eli and Helen Shaheen Scholarship
The Helen M. Sheppard Scholarship
The J. Patrick Showalter Family Scholarship
The Shuff Family Scholarship
The Sisters of the Holy Cross Sesquicentennial Scholarship
The Frances Slattery Scholarship
The Rose McCullough Sullivan Scholarship
The Spike Sullivan Family Scholarship
The South Bend Alumnae Club Scholarship
The Regina Marie Symonds Scholarship
The Sister M. Agnes Cecile Teders, C.S.C. Scholarship
The Tuohy Family Scholarship
The U.P.S. Scholars Program
The Sarah and Joseph Van Drisse Scholarship
The Isabel Van Huffel Dray and Evelyn Van Huffel Reese Scholarship
The ViBern Scholarship for Future Teachers
The Frank and Linda Visceglia Scholarship
The Helen Holland Voll Scholarship
The Nancy Vreeland Memorial Scholarship
The Mary A. Walsh Award in Theatre
The Lucile Clemens Weber Memorial Scholarship
The Wick Family Scholarship
The Margaret Kennedy Williams Scholarship
The Sister M. Madeleva Wolff, C.S.C. Scholarship

Alumnae Clubs Scholarships
Several Saint Mary’s alumnae clubs award scholarships of varying amounts to students who reside within the geographical boundaries of the specific club. These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.

Saint Mary’s College Grants
Saint Mary’s College Grants are awarded based on demonstrated financial need. Grant assistance is offered proportionally to the student’s demonstrated financial need. Some students also supplement this assistance with grants from federal, state or institutional sources.

Holy Cross Grants
Holy Cross Grants are awarded to minority and disadvantaged students (beyond Saint Mary’s Grant and Scholarships and federal grant assistance). Based solely on financial need, Holy Cross Grants range from $500 to a maximum of $5,500.

International Student Scholarship
Saint Mary’s College offers one scholarship annually to an outstanding first year student who is a citizen of a foreign country. The scholarship, which can be renewed annually for up to four full years, includes full tuition and fees, room and board while classes are in session, books and supplies and a part-time campus job. Additional information is available in the Admission section of this Bulletin or from the Saint Mary’s College Admission Office.

Student Employment
Saint Mary’s College offers a campus employment program and the Federal Work-Study Program. Students who participate in either of these programs work in a variety of areas in the College or the local community. Students may work from five to 15 hours per week and earn between $800 and $3,500 per year, depending on the number of hours worked. Each student is paid monthly. Additional information is available by contacting the Financial Aid Office.

Saint Mary’s College students may participate in the Federal Work-Study Community Service program with several off-campus not-for-profit agencies serving the local area community. There are varied work opportunities for any student who has a need-based employment award as part of her financial aid package. Interested students should complete an application available in the Financial Aid Office.

Positions as Resident Advisors in residence halls are available to students who have been selected through an application and interview process conducted by the Residence Life Office. Resident advisors receive a room remission and a monthly stipend for their services. College policy does not allow a resident advisor to work in any other department or position on campus while serving as an advisor. Resident Advisor positions are considered awards of circumstance under NCAA guidelines.

Sibling Remission
The sibling remission represents a ten (10) percent remission or waiver of annual tuition when an older sister is enrolled at Saint Mary’s. Eligibility for the sibling remission is determined by the Business Office. Neither financial need nor athletic participation is required for this remission. The sibling remission is considered an award of circumstance under NCAA guidelines.

Federal Financial Aid Programs
The Federal Pell Grant Program is based on financial need and the cost of attendance. The amount of the award is determined by the results of the Federal Methodology analysis.

The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is offered to students who demonstrate substantial need. Priority consideration is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. The award amount is based upon demonstrated financial need.

Federal Perkins Loans are available to students who demonstrate financial need. Loan awards depend upon the amount made available to the College by the federal government and financial need and generally range from $250 to $3,000. No interest is charged while the student remains in school. Repayment begins nine months after graduation.

The Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan Program is a need-based federal loan program for students. A student may borrow a maximum of $2,625 per year for the first year of study, $3,500 for the second year, and $5,500 per year for the junior and senior years. The federal government pays the interest during in-school periods.

Repayment begins six months after graduation or if the student drops below half-time enrollment. Students who borrow from this program are required by federal regulation to participate in entrance and exit counseling.

The Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is similar to the Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan program, except that the borrower is responsible for payment of the interest during in-school periods. Eligible students may borrow from this program regardless of family income.

Students who are interested in borrowing from this program must first apply for all need-based financial assistance. Maximum loan amounts for this program are the same as the Subsidized Stafford Loan program. Students may be able to borrow from both the Subsidized and Unsubsidized programs; however, the total loan amount may not exceed the federal yearly maximum. Additional information on all the above programs is available by contacting the Financial Aid Office.

State Grant Programs
The following states provide grant assistance that may be used at Saint Mary’s College: Indiana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Students should consult high school counselors regarding application requirements.

Indiana residents should plan to apply for the Indiana Higher Education Award and the Freedom of Choice Grant. Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by March 1 each year to determine eligibility for these need-based grant programs.

ROTC Scholarships
To obtain details on assistance available through the Air Force, Army or Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs, contact the appropriate ROTC office at the University of Notre Dame as early as possible. Scholarships provide varied amounts of tuition assistance, books, academic fees, a monthly tax-free allowance, uniforms, and in some cases, school supplies.

Standards of Academic Progress
Saint Mary’s College is required to establish and maintain standards of satisfactory academic progress to comply with federal and state regulations governing financial aid programs. The College’s satisfactory academic progress conforms to the standards of the school’s accrediting agency.

The academic progress policy includes a qualitative and quantitative measure to evaluate the student’s academic progress. To ensure that a student is making both quantitative and qualitative progress throughout her course of study, Saint Mary’s College assesses the student’s progress at the end of each semester.

Normal Academic Progress for full-time students (based upon completion of the degree in four years) is as follows:

Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress (Good Standing) for full-time students is based on five years (10 semesters) of study. To be considered full-time, a student must enroll in and satisfactorily complete a minimum of 12 hours per semester. Institutional financial aid funding is available for eight semesters only.

* After satisfactory completion of the second semester (24 semester hours), each subsequent semester requires satisfactory completion of a minimum of 13 hours per semester unless the cumulative number of semester hours exceeds the minimum total noted above.

Minimum Satisfactory GPA Expectations for Part-Time Students
Part-time students are evaluated by the same standards as full-time students from the date they first matriculate. However, part-time students need only to accrue courses at one-half the rate full-time students would. Part-time students who move to full-time status will be placed with their class and shall be reviewed each semester as a full-time student from that point onward.

Financial Aid Probation and Suspension
Students who fail to achieve the required cumulative grade point average and/or fail to complete the minimum number of semester hours required are placed on financial aid probation. As specified in the written notice she receives, the student is given one semester to achieve the minimum requirements. Failure to meet the minimum requirements will result in the suspension of all financial aid eligibility until the required minimums are met. Appeals regarding probation or suspension may be submitted in writing to the director of financial aid.

Incomplete Course Grades and Repeated Courses
Students who receive an incomplete course grade are expected to complete the course requirements according to the policies established by the College. Evaluation of satisfactory progress takes place when the incomplete is resolved. Financial aid eligibility for repeated courses is reviewed on an individual basis.

ACADEMIC LIFE

Academic Policies
Academic Load
A student must carry at least 12 hours of credit per semester to be considered a full time student. Part-time students carry fewer than 12 semester hours of credit. Sixteen semester hours per semester is an average load; 18 is the usual maximum. A student may carry more than 18 hours only upon the written approval of the office of academic affairs or the office of first year studies. She will be charged for each semester hour over the maximum load. If a student is admitted conditionally or placed on probation, her course load may be restricted.

Add/Drop
A course may be added during the first seven class days of a semester. A course may be dropped without penalty during the first five weeks of the semester. To drop or add a course, a student must submit the relevant form with the appropriate signatures. (See also: Withdrawal From a Course.)

Attendance
A student is expected to attend every meeting of a class for which she is registered. The responsibility for attendance rests with the student.

Excused absences may be granted to students who must miss class(es) for legitimate and documentable reasons of personal health, family concerns (illness, funeral, wedding) or participation in varsity athletics or other officially recognized activities. Students are permitted to return to class and make up the work missed to the best of their ability after consultation with the instructor. However, every absence carries the penalty of
the loss of instruction given during absence which may result in a lower grade for the course; in the case of a prolonged absence it may be necessary to withdraw from one
or more courses. Limited excused absences for personal health or family concerns are approved and monitored by the office of first year studies or the assistant to the vice president.

Calendar
The academic year is divided into two 15 week semesters, including a week of final exams.

Classification of Students
A student meeting the requirements for admission and desiring to study for a degree is classified as follows:

 

first year students	0 - 28 semester hours of credit
sophomore	29 - 60 semester hours of credit
junior	61 - 92 semester hours of credit
senior	93 or more semester hours of credit

 

Continuation in College

Academic Probation: The standard for continuance (good standing) in the College is a 1.80 cumulative GPA for students completing the first semester
of the freshman year; 1.90 cumulative GPA for students completing the second semester of the freshman year; and 2.00 cumulative GPA thereafter.
The record of a student whose GPA falls below these figures is reported to the Academic Standards Committee at the end of each semester. If in the opinion of this committee, the record offers little or no promise of successful completion of work for a degree, the student is advised to withdraw. Otherwise, she is placed
on academic probation for one semester. Students on academic probation are not allowed to participate in major co-curricular activities, may not hold a major student government office nor participate in varsity athletics. The notation “academic probation” appears on the student’s permanent record.

Academic Dismissal: Any student who loses academic good standing for two consecutive semesters or three non-consecutive semesters is subject to dismissal. Dismissal will be recorded as a part of the student’s permanent record. If a student is dismissed for poor scholarship, she may reapply after one year, provided she can present evidence of potential academic success to assist the Academic Standards Committee in making this decision.

Course Numbering
Courses numbered 100–199 are primarily for first year students; 200–399 are primarily for sophomores and juniors; and 400-level courses are primarily for seniors. If prerequisites are completed, students may register for courses beyond their classification. All courses are semester long unless noted otherwise in the course descriptions. Courses with “RM” suffix are taught on the Rome campus; courses with “W” suffix indicate writing proficiency requirement may be fulfilled.

Declaration of Major and Minor
By the end of the sophomore year, students must petition an academic department for acceptance into a major program. The office of academic affairs sends each sophomore a Major Petition with instructions for completion. Students should then meet with department chairs and counselors/advisors about possible major programs. First year students may not formally petition a department for acceptance into a major program; however, they may take prerequisite and/or introductory courses in the major in the first year. Students interested in art, music or science should register for specific courses in the first year in order to complete degree requirements in four years and will be advised to do so by the offic eof first year studies.

The Student-Designed Major (SDM) allows the superior student (3.2 GPA) in the liberal arts and sciences, with advising, to follow a course of study outside the traditional departmental structure at Saint Mary’s. Interested students must submit a formal proposal no later than spring break of the sophomore year to the SDM committee. Additional requirements and information is available in the office of academic affairs.

To declare a minor, a student must complete the Minor Petition form from the office of academic affairs. A brochure on optional minor programs, which includes general guide-lines for minors as well as specific requirements for each minor offered is also available from the office of academic affairs. See also: Guidelines for Optional Minors, page 60.

Examinations
Final examinations are generally held in all courses at the end of each semester. Only for serious illness or other legitimate reasons may an examination be taken at any other than the scheduled time.

Grade Point Aveerage (GPA)
A grade point average is determined by dividing the total grade points earned by the number of graded semester hours of the coursework taken. The quality points for a particular course are found by multiplying the grade points assigned to the letter grade by the number of semester hours of the course. (See also: Grade Scale.)

Saint Mary’s computes a semester GPA and a cumulative GPA for all graded courses taken. The GPA does not include the grades of courses transferred from another college; however, it does include courses taken through the Notre Dame Co-Exchange or NICE. The student’s official GPA is maintained in the registrar’s office and is truncated at three decimal places.

Grade Reports
At the end of each semester a student will be sent a grade report only upon request. Students may view mid-term and final grades via PRISM on the Saint Mary’s website.
If a student has not met all financial obligations to the College the report is withheld.

Grade Scale
At the end of each semester the student receives a final grade in each course based upon the instructor’s evaluation of course requirements. The following grades are used in calculating the GPA:

Grades not included in calculating the GPA:

 

H/S/U	honors/satisfactory/unsatisfactory
NR	no grade reported
P	pass (course taken on pass/fail basis)
V	successful audit
W	withdrew with permission
X	incomplete

Honors List
At the end of each semester the names of the students on the Honors List are announced. A student must complete at least 12 graded hours and earn a 3.4 GPA or better to qualify. This honor is noted on the student’s permanent record.

Incomplete
The grade of “X” is used to indicate the course has not been completed due to circumstances beyond the control of the student. It will revert to an “F” on the record if not changed to a passing grade within 30 days after the beginning of the next semester. Extenuating circumstances must be explained in writing by the instructor when recording an “X” grade.

Midsemester Deficiency Notices
Instructors are required to provide deficiency notices to all students whose work is not satisfactory at midterm. Failure to receive a midsemester deficiency notice does not preclude the possibility that the student may still fail the course, nor does it imply that the student will automatically pass the course. Midsemester deficiences do not become part of a student’s official record.

Copies of deficiency notices are sent to: a) students at their local address; b) parents
of all freshmen and sophomores; and c) parents of juniors and seniors on academic probation, unless the student furnishes proof that she is independent. Parents of juniors and seniors (excluding students on probation) will not receive this information unless they request it and furnish proof of dependency.

Northern Indiana Consortium for Education (NICE)
All full-time, undergraduate students may take courses not available at their home institution through the Northern Indiana Consortium for Education at the following local colleges/universities: Bethel College, Goshen College, Holy Cross College, Indiana University South Bend, Indiana Vocational Technical College and Saint Mary’s College. Students may be admitted to classes on a space-available basis only during the fall or spring semesters.

Notre Dame Co-Exchange Program
Saint Mary’s College and the University of Notre Dame maintain a cooperative program permitting students to take courses at the neighboring institution. In addition to attending classes the two institutions share many activities in the area of academics as well as social events, choral groups and music ensembles, student organizations (including a daily newspaper and the Notre Dame marching band) and community service projects. Students from each institution are also eligible to participate in the other’s foreign study programs.

Pass/Fail Option
A student may choose to take a limited number of courses on a pass/fail basis. The following rules apply to such courses:

• First year students are not permitted to take a course pass/fail in the first semester.
• General education requirements and courses in the student’s major or minor cannot be taken pass/fail.
• Two courses may be taken pass/fail in a semester. Only six pass/fail courses total may be selected and applied to the bachelor’s degree.
• A pass/fail course permit must be approved by the office of academic affairs or the office of first year studies, and the department chair. Forms are available in the registrar’s office.
• Grades “A” through “F” will be assigned by the instructor, with grades “A” through “D” being recorded as “P.” A grade of “F” will be included in the grade point average.
• A decision to take a course pass/fail may not be reversed, nor may a graded course be taken pass/fail after the first ten class days of each semester.
• A course taken pass/fail does not apply to the 12 graded hours required for calculation of honors.

Permanent Record and Transcript
A student’s permanent academic record is maintained in the registrar’s office. Official transcripts of the permanent record are available for $2 per copy to each student or alumna. Requests for transcripts must be submitted in writing to the registrar. Transcripts will not be issued to students or alumnae who have not met their financial obligations to the College.

Repeated Course
Students may, at their option, repeat any course. If a course is repeated, both grades appear on the permanent record and both are used in calculating the GPA. Credit hours earned are awarded only once.

Registration
Students must register for courses each semester; credit will not be awarded to a student who is not officially registered. Continuing students pre-register for fall courses at the designated time in the spring semester, and pre-register for spring courses at the designated time in the fall semester. Students who have not declared a major by the junior year will not be allowed to pre-register for the spring semester until the Major Petition is on file in the office of academic affairs.

Semester Hours
Each semester hour represents 50 minutes per week of lecture or recitation. The length of a laboratory period depends upon the requirements of the course. Normally, one semester hour of credit is awarded for satisfactory work in one hour of class or two hours of laboratory or studio work per week for a semester.

Transfer Coursework
Students who wish to transfer coursework from other schools must take courses at an accredited college or university and obtain approval in advance from the office of academic affairs. Transfer credit will not be accepted if the student earns a grade below “C.”

Withdrawal from a Course
After the fifth week of classes, a student may withdraw from a course with the permission of the office of academic affairs or the office of first year studies and the instructor of the course, or on the recommendation of a physician for health reasons. If the student is passing the course at the time of withdrawal, or if she withdraws from all classes upon recommendation of a physician for reasons of health, the grade of “W” is recorded. If the student is failing the course at the time of withdrawal, or withdraws without permission, a grade of “F” is recorded. All withdrawals must be completed by the last class day of the semester, before final exams begin.

Withdrawal from the College
A student wishing to withdraw from the College before the completion of a semester is required to notify in writing either the office of first year studies or the assistant to the vice president. The date of official written notification will determine if any refund is due. When a student withdraws from the college during the semester, the transcript will read as follows:

• Before the first class day of classes, no record of attendance is entered.
• From the first class day through the end of the drop period, a student is dropped from her classes but a notation of her enrollment and withdrawal is made on her permanent record.
• After the official drop period, students who withdraw will receive grades from their instructors of “W” or “F” depending on progress to date.
• The last day of classes for the semester is the last day a student can withdraw from the college for that semester.

A student who is not intending to return to Saint Mary’s for the next semester should also notify in writing either the freshman academic counselor or the assistant to the vice president. (See also: Reinstatement, page 19.)

The Center for Academic Innovation
The Center for Academic Innovation provides programs to nurture the life of the mind at Saint Mary's and enrich our intellectual community. This Center coordinates programs in faculty development, fosters student research and teacher-student connections, and encourages innovation in teaching and learning. The CFAI directs the annual Play of the Mind Conference and the Student Independent Study and Research (SISTAR) Program, in which student and faculty partners work on scholarly and creative projects during the summer. In cooperation with the Office of Student Activities, the CFAI supports student leadership development and engagement in positive change through such programs as the Community Leadership Teams (CoLTs). The CFAI draws public attention to the excellence of Saint Mary's College and encourages foundation and individual support for further programs.

The Center for Women's InterCultural Leadership
In December 2000 Saint Mary’s received a major grant from the Lilly Endowment to establish a Center for Women’s InterCultural Leadership. This Center provides a focus for the experience of women of various cultures to find assistance, knowledge, resources and ideas about issues of women’s diversity and leadership. It is an innovative place where women currently in leadership roles collaborate to make a difference in their worlds and foster the next generation of women leaders. This grant enables the College to build on its long history of women’s education by creating a place where boundaries between people and cultures can be bridged.

The Center consists of three main components: a think tank where the best minds come together to augment knowledge about how human cultures interact and about the roles of women in contemporary worldwide cultures; an outreach component to the local, national and global community where women leaders work together to cross borders and effect positive change; and a workshop model in which innovative ways to teach and learn about diversity, intercultural relations and leadership are designed, tested and disseminated to teachers and students at every level of education.

International Programs
The College recognizes the general educational value of travel and study abroad and cooperates as far as possible in enabling interested students to take advantage of such opportunities. To be accepted for credit, the international program must meet the academic standards of Saint Mary’s College. Established programs administered by American colleges and universities are recognized.

Plans for study abroad as a junior or senior must be approved in advance by the Office of Academic Affairs and by the chair of the student’s department. First year students planning for study abroad in their sophomore year make similar arrangements with the office of first year studies. In order to be recommended by the College a student must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students may apply directly to a foreign institution without becoming part of an American group if they first clear the application with the Office of Academic Affairs. (See also: Modern Languages, page 147, and Political Science, page 177.) Students from Saint Mary’s College have in recent years studied in France, Australia, Austria, Chile, Spain, Italy, Japan, Ireland, Mexico, Great Britain and India.

Rome Program
In 1970, Saint Mary’s College established a campus in Rome primarily for its sophomore students. Students are taught by a specialized faculty resident in Rome, supplemented by faculty from the home campus. Courses include those particularly associated with the history, the art and the culture of the country. They cover fine arts, anthropology, Italian language and literature, Western civilization, contemporary Italian problems, philosophy, and religious studies. In order to qualify, students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and normally must successfully complete one year of college level basic Italian or its equivalent. Financial aid in effect on the home campus can be applied to the Rome Program. If space permits, qualified students from other colleges may enroll in the program.

Ireland Program
Since 1977, approximately 25 students per year have studied at the National University of Ireland at Maynooth (N.U.I.M.) in Maynooth, Ireland. These students attend regularly scheduled classes with Irish students. They choose sophomore-level courses in literature, history, classical civilization, philosophy, theology, economics, anthropology or sociology. Students on the Ireland Program enroll for the Irish academic year from September to April.

All financial aid, except campus employment, can be applied to the Ireland program. Applicants should demonstrate a serious attitude in their college work (a “B” average is recommended), and must complete an application process to qualify.

Semester Around the World Program
Since 1983, Saint Mary’s has offered the Semester Around the World Program in alternate years. The program combines travel around the world with academic programs in Cochin, India, at the Sacred Heart College administered by Carmelite Fathers. Places that students in the program are able to visit are: Japan, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, India, Russia and countries in Eastern and Western Europe. The academic program includes the following five courses which will allow a total of 16 semester hours: history and literature, sociology-anthropology, government-development economics, philosophy-religion, and the arts (art, music, theatre, film). See also: page 211.

All students from Saint Mary’s College and the University of Notre Dame, except for incoming freshmen, are eligible for the program provided they have a “B” average, good health and demonstrated interest to learn about other cultures. Students from other institutions are also admitted, space permitting. The cost of the program is one semester’s tuition, room and board plus a surcharge determined primarily by the cost of transportation. Financial aid can be applied to this cost.

Normally the students leave the United States in mid-August, travel through the Far East and Southeast Asia and visit locations of interest in North and South India to reach Cochin by the end of September. They leave India in early December, and may travel through Russia and Europe and return home by Christmas. Since extensive travel arrangements must be made in many countries, students are urged to apply by late January. Final selection will be made by mid February. Enrollment is limited to 34 students.

Seville Program
In 1999 the College formally affiliated with the Center for Cross-Cultural Study in Seville, Spain. Spanish majors and minors who decide to attend the CC-CS typically spend the second semester of their sophmore year studying at the Center. The CC-SC has an ample curriculum in Spanish language, Spanish literature, history and culture which complement the Spanish curriculum at Saint Mary’s College.

Academic/Service Honors and Awards
Valedictorian—The honor of valedictorian is conferred upon the student who has the highest cumulative grade point average in the graduating class. A student must have completed at least 80 semester hours of credit at Saint Mary’s College to qualify for this honor.

Graduation with Honors—The following traditional honors are awarded at graduation for excellence in academics:

Kappa Gamma Pi is the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society. Seniors graduating with scholastic distinction (3.4+ GPA) and outstanding service to the Church, College and community are eligible to be nominated for membership.

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges is a national program that annually honors outstanding campus leaders for scholastic and community achievements. Seniors are nominated based on academic standing, participation in extracurricular activities and community service.

The Lumen Christi Medal is bestowed annually by the College upon a senior who has been outstanding in her spirit of leadership and loyalty to Saint Mary’s College and has made a significant contribution to the College or community.

The Saint Catherine Medal is awarded each year by the Kappa Gamma Pi Chapter to a junior or sophomore who has shown service and leadership and who has maintained a high scholastic average.

Department Awards
The Saint Luke’s Medal is awarded for distinguished achievement in the visual arts.

The Sister Edna Service Award is awarded to a student who contributes outstanding service to the Department of Art.

The Sister M. Rosaleen Dunleavy Allied Medical Award is presented to a student in biology who is recognized for excellence in an allied medical field.

The Mother M. Rose Elizabeth Science Award is presented to two students, one in biology and one in chemistry whose work merit particular commendation.

The George and Juanda Bick Nature Award is presented to a student whose work in environmental biology merits particular commendation.

Xi Chi Chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national biological honor society, invites biology majors to become members.

The Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award is given to the senior in the Department of Business Administration and Economics selected as most likely to have a successful business career.

The Frank A. Yeandel Award is given to the senior who has contributed most to the overall life of the Department of Business Administration and Economics.
Achievement Awards are presented to the senior with the highest grade point average in courses taken within the Department of Business Administration and Economics and to outstanding seniors in each of the seven disciplines in the department: Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing.

The Indiana CPA Society Outstanding Undergraduate Accounting Achievement Award is made to the Achievement Award winner in accounting.

The Arthur Andersen Accounting Leadership Award is presented to a senior for excellence in accounting leadership.

The Bridget Anderson/KPMG Peat Marwick Award is given to a junior accounting concentrate for outstanding achievement in the Principles of Accounting courses.

The Crowe Chizek Award is given to a senior for outstanding achievement in Tax Accounting.

The Ernst & Young Award is presented to a senior who demonstrates a strong interest in the field of public accounting coupled with those qualities of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, character and extracurricular activities considered necessary for success in the field.

The McGladry and Pullen Award recognizes a senior for excellence in Intermediate Accounting.

The Margaret C. Dineen Award is presented to a senior marketing concentrate who has made a significant contribution to the marketing program.

The Society for Human Resource Management Award is presented to the senior judged most likely to succeed in a human resource management career.

The Finance Honor Society is sponsored by the Financial Management Association. Senior finance concentrates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.25 and a minimum finance GPA of 3.3 are invited to join.

The CRC Award, sponsored by the Chemical Rubber Company is given annually to the student with the best overall performance in the introductory chemistry sequence. The award consists of a copy of the most recent edition of the Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.

The Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry, sponsored jointly by the American Chemical Society and the Polymer Education Committee, is given annually to the student with the best performance in the Organic Chemistry course.

The Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry, sponsored by the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the American Chemical Society, recognizes a chemistry major who displays a particular aptitude for this field.

The American Institute of Chemists Award is presented to an outstanding senior chemistry major.

The Outstanding Scholarship Award in Communication is given to that senior whose scholarly work merits special commendation.

The Excellence in Theatre Award is given on the basis of scholarship and contribution to theatrical productions.

The Excellence in Dance Award is given to the outstanding dance minor.

The Mary A. McDermott Award for excellence in teaching is awarded yearly to an elementary education major who has a minimum of six semesters at Saint Mary’s College; has distinguished herself in either a liberal arts minor or departmental minor/endorsement; has successfully completed the student teaching experience; has been involved in a professional organization; and has participated in church, college and community service. The award has been funded to give an annual monetary prize.

The Grace Sullivan McGuire Award for excellence in secondary teaching is awarded on the same criteria as the Mary A. McDermott Award. The award has been funded to give an annual monetary prize.

The Mimi Doherty Award is awarded to a student who has completed the junior year of studies in the elementary education major and who not only embodies but has demonstrated special qualities that distinguish effective teachers. It is intended to honor someone who is committed to teaching as both a profession and a way of life. The award is given in memory of Mary Cabrini (Mimi) Doherty. The award has been funded to give an annual monetary prize.

Pi Lambda Theta is a national honor and professional association in education. Membership is offered to students in education whose academic achievements and commitment to the profession merit commendation.

The Elisabeth A. Noel English Prize is awarded annually to a senior for outstanding achievement in literary study or for significant contributions to the department and
its programs.

The Laurie A. Lesniewski Creative Writing Award is given to a senior writing major who has distinguished herself through her poetry, fiction, or plays.

The Dorothy Manier Writing Award is given each semester to the student in the writing proficiency program who is judged to have written the best essay for her “W” class.

The Martha Montgomery Schurz Memorial Award in History. The history department, to encourage scholarly competence and creative initiative, gives its annual monetary award to the senior history major judged outstanding by the faculty.

Dr. Anthony Black Scholarship Award, sponsored by the Charles M. Bauervic Foundation, is granted each year to outstanding students in the study of the history
of Christianity.

The Blecka - Father James Zatko Award is given to a senior history major who demonstrates great competence by an outstanding research paper.

Thomas More Award in Humanistic Studies is given to the senior major who demonstrates outstanding achievement.

The Milko Jeglic Award for achievement in mathematics is given to the member of the senior class having the highest number of quality points in mathematics over her first seven semesters. The award has been funded to give a $250 prize.

Pi Mu Epsilon, the National Honorary Mathematics Society, honors academically qualified mathematics majors with membership.

Modern Language Awards are made when appropriate to students recognized for outstanding accomplishment in French and Spanish.

The Music Award is given to a graduating senior music major who has excelled in the areas of musicianship, scholarship and service to the Music Department.

The Evelyn McGuiness Award for excellence is given annually to a graduating senior who has demonstrated consistent outstanding academic achievement in nursing.

The Humanitarian Award is given annually to a graduating senior who has shown consistent personal development in the therapeutic and spiritual dimensions of nursing, the ability to integrate intellectual knowledge with sensitivity to human needs and a deep sense of commitment to the ideals of the nursing profession.

The Sister Annice Donovan Prize for Philosophical Writing is awarded to the student (in any major) who has submitted the best piece of philosphical writing (senior theses excluded) for the year.

The Juliette Noone Lester Award for scholastic excellence is given annually to a graduating senior who has outstanding academic achievement in the study of political science.

The Louis R. Tondreau Award is given to a graduating senior for distinguished service in extracurricular and professional activities in the political science major.

Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, works to stimulate scholarship and intelligent interest in political science.

The Outstanding Scholarship Award in Psychology is given to that senior whose scholarly work merits special commendation.

The Outstanding Achievement Award in Psychology recognizes the senior who has been an animating spirit in the life of the department, enriching the lives of fellow students, faculty and staff.

Psi Chi is a national honor society supporting and promoting undergraduate research and scholarship in psychology. Local, regional and national forums encourage a sense of community and an exchange of ideas.

The Helen M. Carroll Awards in Religious Studies are presented annually to that Religious Studies major or minor who has demonstrated a high level of theological scholarship, particularly in upper-level religious studies courses and qualities of leadership within the department.

The Fr. David J. Murphy Carmelite Scholarship in Theology is conferred upon those junior and senior religious studies majors who show exceptional academic ability and promise for future development.

The Academic Excellence Award in Social Work and Anthropology is presented to the senior major in the department whose scholarship merits special commendation.

The Leadership Award in Social Work and Anthropology is presented to a senior whose academic achievements and commitment to her discipline merit commendation.

The Krisit A. Morris Award in Social Work is conferred upon a senior major who has demonstrated her commitment to respect and uphold human dignity in the spirit
of social work.

Alpha Kappa Delta is an international sociology honor society. Its purpose is to promote an interest in the study of sociology, research of social problems, and other social and intellectual activities that will lead to improvement in the human condition.

The Sociology Award is conferred annually by the faculty of the department of sociology. It is given to that graduating senior sociology major who has excelled in the areas of sociology scholarship and service to the department.

The Donald N. M. Horning Award is conferred annually by the faculty of the department of sociology. It carries a monetary award and is granted to that senior major whose senior comprehensive research was deemed outstanding.

Lambda Alpha is a national collegiate honors society for anthropology. Its purpose is to encourage and stimulate scholarship and research in anthropology.

Phi Alpha is a national honor society whose purpose is to provide a close bond among students of social work as well as to promote humanitarian goals and ideals.

The Women’s Studies Prize is presented to the student who demonstrates academic excellence in Women’s Studies and an integration of women’s studies theory with practice.

Statement on Academic Honesty
Each student shall be honest in her academic work and shall support the honesty of others. She shall, moreover, guard against any appearance of dishonesty.

Each faculty member has the responsibility to refer to the College policy on academic honesty at the beginning of each course. Faculty shall foster the honesty of their students by conducting each course in such a way as to discourage cheating or plagiarism. Moreover, faculty are to investigate thoroughly any evidence of cheating in their classes.

Course instructors who have evidence of cheating or plagiarism shall make the charge and any subsequent action known to the student. Only then shall an appropriate penalty be imposed. It is recommended that the instructor submit in writing to the assistant to the vice president or the office of first year studies the name of any student found guilty of academic dishonesty serious enough to have been penalized, along with a description of the penalty imposed. Such reports will be kept in confidence, except in the case of continued violations by a student, when the reports may be presented to the Committee on Academic Standards.

The instructor of the course in which a violation of academic honesty occurs will determine an appropriate penalty. Penalties may range from a refusal of credit for an individual assignment to failure in the course, depending on the seriousness of the offense. In cases recommended to it for further consideration, the Committee on Academic Standards may also recommend other penalties, including academic dismissal from the College.

In addition:

• Any member of the College community who has evidence is encouraged to report a violation of academic honesty to the instructor of the course.
• Any member of the College community who has evidence has the right to refer a violation of academic honesty to the assistant to the vice president or the office of first year studies for further consideration.
• Any student has the right to refer an accusation of academic dishonesty or a grade resulting from such an accusation to the assistant to the vice president or the office of first year studies for further consideration.
• At the written request of any involved party, the assistant to the vice president or the office of first year studies shall refer an appeal to the Committee on Academic Standards for a wider hearing.

At the discretion of the assistant to the vice president or the office of first year studies, a case involving repeated violations of academic honesty by a student may be referred to the Academic Standards Committee for further consideration and possible disciplinary action. The student involved will be notified before any such referral is made.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

At Saint Mary’s College, students become liberally educated women with the breadth of knowledge to understand the cultural, social, spiritual, and natural worlds in which we all exist. This breadth of vision enables each student to ground her specific major area of study in this larger context.

College Requirements for All Degrees
The College offers five degress, described below. Students in all degree programs must complete a minimum of 128 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. At least 60 semester hours of credit and least one-half of the major coursework must be competed at Saint Mary’s. A student must also complete the general education requirements for her particular degree, as described on page 57, and the specific requirements for her major, as described in the Courses of Study section of this Bulletin.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Every candidate for a Bachelor of Arts degree must select a major field in which she wishes to do intensive work. The major consists of a minimum of 24 semester hours of credit as determined by the department chosen. The following majors may be chosen:

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science programs involve significant use of courses from more than one department. To receive this degree, a student must earn at least 60 hours in science, all areas combined. These 60 hours include the course requirements in the major as prescribed by each major department, any required supporting courses, and, if necessary, additional courses to reach the total of 60. The following majors may be chosen:

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
For students primarily seeking entry level career positions in either the private or public sector, the Bachelor of Business Administration degree is offered, with a major in business administration or in management information systems. All students seeking this degree take a common core of twelve courses in economics, business, and mathematics. Students desiring a business administration major complete in addition
at least 12 semester hours of coursework in one of five concentrations (accounting, finance, international business, management, or marketing), plus courses in computer science and an elective. Students desiring a major in management information systems take 21 semester hours of coursework in that field.

Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
A Bachelor of Music degree may be earned in applied music or music education.
The field of concentration requirements and the electives in related subjects will be determined in consultation with the department chair. The major is music.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered for students who are especially talented in art and who wish to emphasize studio art. The B.F.A. degree requires 72 hours of art as well as related courses. To seek this degree, students must have the recommendation
of the art department. A portfolio of work is required for admission to the department. Work from the first semester may be used for the portfolio review. The major is art.

Second Degree and Second Majors
A student who has received one bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s College may receive a second, different bachelor’s degree provided that she meets all requirements for the second degree, and that the program of studies she has completed includes at least 30 semester hours of work taken at Saint Mary’s College that were not applied toward the first degree.

Students who have met department requirements for majors in two different degree programs, but who have not completed an additional 30 hours of credit, must choose the degree they wish to receive. Notation of both majors will be made on the permanent record.

Major Requirements
Major: Every student must complete the requirements for a major as listed in the Courses of Study section of the Bulletin. Normally all major requirements must be taken at Saint Mary’s College. Any exception to this policy must be made by the chair of the department. All courses taken to satisfy major requirements must be completed with at least a “C” grade. A student may compensate for one grade below “C” in a required major course by repeating the course for which credit will be recorded only once. A second grade below “C” in a major requirement will eliminate the student from that major. The student may attempt to major in a second field. If unsuccessful in two majors, the student may no longer be considered for a degree at the College. A grade below “C” is acceptable in required supporting courses.

Senior Comprehensive: Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination or project, depending upon the major, is required of all seniors. Satisfactory work in the department’s required courses is a prerequisite for admission to the comprehensive. A student with a double major may choose which comprehensive she will take.
Comprehensives are graded honors/satisfactory/unsatisfactory. A student who fails the comprehensive may repeat it, but not ordinarily within the same grade period.

Advanced Writing Proficiency: Writing proficiency must be demonstrated within the student’s major. The requirements for proficiency are listed in each department section.

General Education Program/Requirements
The General Education Program at Saint Mary’s College brings to every student intellectually vigorous education reflective of the College’s overall mission. Proficiencies and courses in the program especially reinforce Saint Mary’s commitment to the education goals identified in its Mission Statement.

The Saint Mary’s General Education Program enables every student to develop a breadth of knowledge beyond exposure to different content areas. Designated courses provide explorations into the characteristics ways of knowing in specific disciplines. The flexibility of the program gives the student a genuine opportunity to shape the plan for her own intellectual development. Each student is able to choose from among a number of options within a coherent framework.

The General Education Program incorporates three areas of requirements: proficiencies, discipline-specific designated courses, and, for certain degree programs, additional designated courses. All courses which satisfy general education requirements must be taken for a grade, and must be taken at Saint Mary’s unless an exception is apporved by the office of first year studies or the academic affairs office.

Writing Proficiency: A student may earn basic proficiency by registering for courses designated with a “W” after the course number in the Schedule of Classes. At the end of the semester an evaluation committee and the instructor will determine whether the student qualifies for basic proficiency. If so, notification of this certification will be made on the student’s grade report and on her permanent record.

A transfer student who has earned a “B” or better in a composition course at the former college may submit at the end of her first semester a portfolio of papers written in Saint Mary’s courses. The evaluation committee will review the portfolio for basic writing proficiency.

Foreign Language Proficiency: A student must complete two semesters of the same language at the appropriate level unless she is exempted by examination See also: Modern Languages, page 147 for details and for exemption information.

Designated Courses in Specific Disciplines: Ways of Knowing. This component of the General Education Program reflects our conviction that different disciplines, in addition to teaching their specific content, teach “ways of knowing” characteristic of that discipline. The required designated courses introduce students to a wide variety
of ways of knowing, which reflect the long intellectual tradition of higher education. Any combination of courses chosen to satisfy the Designated Courses requirement
will provide the student with experience and practice in all these ways of knowing. The specific requirements for each degree program follow. Courses which satisfy these requirements are listed in each department section.

Additional Designated Courses: Required for some degree programs, theses courses give the student the opportunity to build additional depth or breadth into her General Education Program. They are indicated below for the degree programs which require them.

General Education Requirements for Each Degree

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA),
and Bachelor of Science (BS) with any major in Mathematics (44 hours):

• No more than two courses in any one discipline may be used to satisfy the following requirements. In the social sciences, one course per discipline may be used.
• 1 English literature course
• 1 History course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course
• 1 fine arts course (Art, Dance, Music, Theatre)
• 1 Mathematics course
• 2 laboratory science courses (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• 2 social science courses from different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s Studies (207 only)
• 3 additional approved courses in the following disciplines: » Art

» Dance
» Communication Studies
» English
» History
» Humanistic Studies
» Mathematics
» Music
» Philosophy
» Theatre
» Women’s Studies (207 only)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing (33 hours):

• No more than two courses in any one discipline may be used to satisfy the following requirements.
• 1 English literature course
• 1 History course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course
• PSYC 156 and SOC 203
• MATH 114 and one other MATH course (may be a prerequisite for Math 114)
• 2 additional courses from the following:

» Art
» Communication Studies
» Dance
» English literature
» History
» Humanistic Studies
» Music
» Philosophy
» Theatre
» Women’s Studies (207 only)

Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Biology (27 hours) or MedicalTechnology (21 hours):

• 1 English literature course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course (only RLST 101or Med Tech majors)
• 1 Art, Communication Studies, Dance, Music, or Theatre course (not required of Med Tech majors)
• 4 courses chosen from at least two of the following areas, including two courses chosen from the same area:

» Anthropology
» Economics
» History
» Humanistic Studies
» Political Science
» Psychology
» Sociology
» Women’s Studies (207 only)

Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Chemistry (18 hours):

• No more than two courses in any one discipline may be used to satisfy the following requirements.
• 1 English literature course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course
• 2 courses in social science or humanities: Anthropology, Art, Communication Studies, Dance, Economics, English literature, History, Humanistic Studies, Music, Philosophy,Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, Women’s Studies (207 only)

Bachelor of Music (BM) (18-23 hours):

• 1 English literature course
• 1 History course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 Religious Studies course
• 1 Mathematics course or 2 laboratory science courses

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) (25 hours):

• 1 English literature course
• 1 History course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course
• 1 Mathematics course
• 1 laboratory science course
• 1 social science course: Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s Studies (207 only)

Guidelines for Optional Minors
The following general guidelines apply to all minor programs unless otherwise specified in the departmental description of the minor:

• A minor consists of a minimum of four courses (at least 12 semester hours) or a maximum of six courses. When two departments combine courses for a minor, the maximum number of courses is seven.
• No more than 50% of the minor may be accepted from another institution.
• A grade below “C” is not acceptable for the total number of hours required.
• No course in the minor may be taken pass/fail.

After certification by the appropriate academic department, notation of a completed minor will be made on the student’s transcript.

Saint Mary’s College offers optional minor programs in the following areas:

Cooperative Engineering Program.
Saint Mary’s College has established a cooperative engineering degree program with the University of Notre Dame. The combination of a liberal arts pre-engineering program with the highly technical courses of study required for engineering careers is an ideal education for engineers who are called upon to combine human values with the technical skills of their field. This program, when successfully completed, culminates in a B.A. or B.S. from Saint Mary’s after four years, and a B.S. in engineering from Notre Dame after the fifth year. (See also: Engineering, page 115.)

Pre-medical, Pre-dental, Pre-health Professions Studies
Although Saint Mary’s College does not offer a pre-health professions major, a student can get all the classes she needs to pursue a number of health-related programs beyond the undergraduate degree. These include but are not limited to medical school, dental school, accelerated-option nursing programs, and graduate programs (generally at the Master’s degree level) in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, etc. It is important that the student contact the pre-health professions advisor early in her undergraduate career so she can plan her course work accordingly. (See also: Occupational Therapy, page 69.)

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS - Courses of Study

Art
Saint Mary’s College is the first Catholic women’s institution accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. NASAD, the only national accrediting body for art, assures that the program as well as the faculty, facilities and students meet high standards.

The creative process in studio art demands interaction of perceptual and conceptual skills and develops the powers of awareness, imagination and expression. Results are realized by a balanced combination of structured problems and experimental investigations. This challenge, which requires effort and discipline, is the day-to-day endeavor in the studio experience. Learning is centered around a developing ability to judge critically and independently, without reliance upon preconceived solutions and answers. The study of art history begins with broad familiarization with major monuments in Western and Non-Western art and progresses to greater understanding of the creative process through deeper study and more sophisticated methods of analysis and interpretation.

For both the B.A. and the B.F.A. degrees, art majors specialize in several areas of study: drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber, photo-media studies, ceramics, sculpture, and art history. Through artist workshops, visiting artist programs, lectures, and gallery exhibitions, the department shares its experience with students at the College and the larger community. The Moreau Galleries are an integral part of the art program and make professional exhibitions of contemporary art readily accessible for teaching and learning.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. The following art courses may be used to fulfill the fine arts General Education requirement: ART 105, 141, 241, 242 or any entry-level studio course; also ART 251RM, 252RM taken in Rome.

TEACHER PREPARATION. The Art Department in conjunction with the Education Department offers courses leading to state licensing for Visual Arts. (See also: Visual Arts and Music Education, page 106.)

ADVANCED WRITING PROFICIENCY. Art majors submit a portfolio of writing samples in art from a list of required approaches to art writing as a graduation requirement.

SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE. A final semester, independent, creative research project in studio art results in the presentation of a cohesive body of work which is original and aesthetically and conceptually sound. The art history comprehensive is a paper demonstrating conceptual originality, research skill and appropriate methodology.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS. Art and art history courses are taught on Saint Mary’s Rome campus, and are offered periodically on Saint Mary’s European study tour.
Students may earn credit for internships served in museums or other art-related businesses or institutions. In addition, independent study of a particular topic or advanced investigation of a medium may be designed for course credit.

Program Requirements
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Art – Concentration in Studio Art (42 hours)

• ART 101,102,103,104, 241, 242 (or 251RM, 252RM in Rome), 495
• 18 additional hours in the major
• 3 hours of advanced art history
• Participate in portfolio reviews every semester

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Art – Concentration in Art History (42 hours)

• ART 241, 242 (or 251 RM, 252RM in Rome), 485, 495
• ART 101 or 102; 103 or 104; 221
• 15 additional hours in upper level art history courses from a variety of areas
• 6 additional hours in either art history or studio
• Participate in portfolio review when enrolled in studio courses

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Art (78 hours)

• ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 241, 242 (or 251RM and 252RM), 495
• 45 additional hours in studio
• 6 hours in upper level art history
• 6 hours in correlate courses (from an approved list of art-related courses)
• Participate in portfolio reviews every semester
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA in art courses

Minor in Art History (18 hours)

• ART 241, 242 (or 251RM, 252RM in Rome)
• 12 additional hours in art history

Minor in Art History for Studio Art Majors (21 or 24 hours)

• A B.A. art major with a concentration in studio art must complete 15 additional hours in upper level art history beyond ART 241, 242
• A B.F.A. art major must complete 18 additional hours in upper level art history beyond ART 241, 242

Minor in Studio Art (24 hours)

• ART 101 or 102, 103 or 104, 241 or 242
• 15 additional hours in studio
• Participate in 3 portfolio reviews

Art Courses (Art)
Studio courses which earn three credit hours require at least nine hours in the studio per week, six hours of which will be supervised. Class assignments will include sufficient material to cover the additional three hours. Studio courses require that each student purchase expendable supplies as required. Such supplies as easels, workshop equipment, and drawing boards are supplied.

The study of art history begins with broad familiarization with major monuments in Western and Non-Western art and progresses to greater understanding of the creative process through deeper study and more sophisticated methods of analysis and interpretation.

101 Drawing I 3
A broad foundation course that introduces the student to a variety of drawing techniques, approaches and subject matter. Emphasis on line, shape, and positive/negative space. Sketchbook/journal required.

102 Drawing II 3
A broad foundation course, similar to ART 101, with additional emphasis on the figure and composition. Goals will be to further develop technical skills while exploring drawing’s expressive potential.

103 2D Design 3
The fundamentals of two-dimensional design: line, shape, value, texture
and color are explored individually and in composition using a variety of 2D media. Critical discussion of design principles is an important requisite of the course. Individual and group critiques.

104 3D Design 3
This course is a study of three-
dimensional form explored through a variety of 3D media using the elements and principles of design as a basis. Individual and group critiques.

105 Studio for Non-Majors 3
This course introduces the non-art major to the foundations of studio art. Visual form and meaning will be explored through a series of studio assignments in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media. Studio work will be supported by the study of artwork presented in slides, reading and writing assignments, and visits to regional galleries and museums. Offered occasionally.

111 Ceramics I 3
An introductory course in basic ceramic techniques and the creative process using clay as an expressive medium. You will begin to develop various building techniques, i.e. coil building, pinching, hard and soft slab constructions and throwing on the wheel as well as firing and glaze application. Group discussions and critques.

117 Sculpture 3
An introduction to the use of a variety of materials (e.g. wood, plaster, and metal) in exploration of creative concepts in form. Focus will be on artist-generated ideas, non-traditional media and exploration in scale of work. Lectures and critique. The use of hand and power tools included.

125 Silkscreen 3
Introduction to the various methods of serigraphy, with exploration of color tone and texture as the natural result of the process.

141 Art Encounter 3
This course is an introduction to the appreciation of the visual arts for the non-major. The student develops visual awareness through looking at art from various periods in history, through discussion of trends in art, analysis of design elements, and introduction to materials and techniques.

201RM Sketchbook 3
A laboratory course with the purpose of studying the architectural, sculptural and landscape works of Rome in situ and as significantly rendered in the graphic medium by Ingres, Piranesi and others. This course aims at the development of the graphic and plastic abilities of the student through problems which have been the challenge of artists since Giotto. Rome campus. May be repeated.

205 Painting: Oil 3
An introductory painting course in which the student is expected to begin developing a facility in manipulating
and using the materials, techniques and idiom of painting. The primary focus
of the course is on oils.

205RM Painting 3
A series of studio problems which introduces the student to the materials, techniques and idiom of painting. Emphasis on color and form for their expressive potential. Rome campus. May be repeated.

206 Painting: Acrylic 3
This course consists of a series of painting assignments that introduces the student to the materals, techniques and idiom of painting with acrylic paints.
By the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to visually express her unique ideas and views with this medium.

211 Ceramics II 3
This course will expand your study of ceramics, both technically and conceptually, as you develop your own creative practice. Further instruction
in wheel throwing and hand-forming techniques and combinations of these. You are responsible for glaze preparation, various types of glaze applicatioin and firing the kiln under the supervision of the instructor. Prerequisite: Art 111.

217 Sculpture II 3
Advanced sculptural work designed to increase technical as well as conceptual skills. Further instruction in fabrication and theory. Lecture and critique. Research project involving visual and conceptual response to other art and/or artistic forms. Prerequisite: ART 117.

221 Photography I 3
Introductory black and white photography. Students study the basic elements necessary for control in the exposure, development and printing of photographic materials. Initial exploration of the medium stresses consideration of its visual and aesthetic dimensions through a creative problem-solving approach. (Variable shutter/ aperture camera required)

227 Etching 3
An introductory printmaking course with emphasis on various intaglio techniques. Line etching, aquatint, soft-ground, lift-ground and other etching techniques will be explored along with an introduction to color printing and collagraphs. Small editions will be required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Offered occasionally.

228 Lithography 3
An introductory printmaking course which will cover basic metal plate lithographic processes. Crayon, washes, transfers and the use of color will be explored providing the student with a sound technical basis to produce works that are strong personal statements. Small editions will be required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Offered occasionally.

231 Art in the Elementary School 3
A course designed to meet the needs of the elementary classroom teacher; materials, techniques and approaches to teaching art are introduced. Developmental stages of creative and mental growth are treated, learning episodes are planned and evaluation of the art process and product is discussed. Students use workshop to explore media.

237 Fiber: Surface Construction 3
An introduction to fiber media and techniques for surface construction including felt making, papermaking, weaving and experimental mixed media. Group critiques. Consideration of textile history and contemporary fiber art.

238 Fiber: Surface Design 3
An introduction to surface design, especially dye applications and techniques (resists, fabric painting and printing), needlework and machine sewing. Group critiques. Consideration of textile history and contemporary fiber art.

241 Art History Survey I 3
A survey of the history of art from prehistoric times through the Gothic era. Emphasis on analyzing a work of art is combined with learning historical period styles to encourage visual literacy. Lectures with slides, museum field trips, selected readings and discussion are featured.

242 Art History Survey II 3
A survey of the history of art from the Renaissance through modern times. Discussion of contemporary issues about art is combined with analysis and placement of art in historical context to promote visual literacy. Lectures with slides, museum field trips, selected readings and discussion are featured.

251RM Italian Art History I 3
A study of art on the Italian peninsula from the 5th century B.C.E. through the late Gothic period. The study of Greek art serves as a broad basis for understanding Roman art. The Early Christian, Romanesque and Gothic periods will be studied in the context of their Italian manifestations. Tours and site lectures will be part of the class. Rome campus.

252RM Italian Art History II 3
A study of Italian art from the early Renaissance through modern times. Tours and site lectures will be part of the class. Rome campus.

266 Introduction to New Media 3
An introduction to the new visual technologies and basic concepts (mechanical, visual, and aesthetic) for their creative use in the visual arts. Those fields involved may include photography, film, video, computer imagery, holography and other contemporary media. Students will be introduced to these media through lectures, direct laboratory experience, discussion, and creative problem-solving projects. No prerequisites: ART 103 desirable. (Also listed as COMM 266)

290 Special Topics in Studio Art 1-3
The presentation of selected subjects of special relevance not included in regular departmental offerings. Prerequisite: established by the instructor. May be repeated with different topic.

293 Asian Art 3
A survey of the arts of Asia, primarily South Asia, and China, with an emphasis on the relationship between various artforms and their religious/ritual context. Slide lectures, demonstrations, museum visits and discussion of selected reading.

301 Drawing as Response 3
A series of problems that develop the perceptual, aesthetic and empathetic interpretation of subjects which hold potential for creative drawing. Prerequisite: ART 101 and 102. May be repeated.

305 Advanced Painting I 3
This is an advanced course that encourages the student to explore various concepts, forms and imagery in view of developing a more personal visual statement. Group and individual critiques. Prerequisite: ART 205 and 206, or permission of instructor.

306 Advanced Painting II 3
An advanced course that allows the student to develop her own critical vision in response to a series of loosely structured assignments. Group and individual critiques. Prerequisite: ART 205 and 206, or permission of instructor.

311 Ceramics III 3
This course aims to further develop a more sophisticated understanding of the ceramic process. The focus here is to continue with your own aesthetic notions, while broadening your technical investigations relating to glaze, slip, and firing technologies. There is an emphasis on experimentation, immersion into this material and its manipulation.

317 Sculpture III 3
Advanced sculptural investigation focusing on the integration of materials, form and content. Personal expression and exploration emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 217.

321 Photography II 3
Intermediate black and white photography. Through various laboratory projects, students study advanced photographic principles which permit enhanced control of the medium. Increased emphasis is placed upon the application of these controls to the act of artistic expression. Individual and group critiques provide opportunities for discussion of photography's aesthetic dimensions. (Variable shutter/aperture camera required) Prerequisite: ART 221.

323 Photo-Silkscreen 3
This course deals with the use of photographic images, ideas and techniques in the graphic process of serigraphy. Group discussion and critiques. Prerequisite: ART 221.

327 Printmaking III 3
An advanced course for the student to explore further the creative potential and possibilities of printmaking as a medium for personal statements. Use of color emphasized. Prerequisite: ART 227 or 228. Offered occasionally.

330 Book Arts/Artists’ Books 3
An exploration into the fabrication and significance of artists' books as an expressive medium. A series of books will be produced using diverse media, bindings and conceptual approaches to accommodate individual means of expression. An emphasis will be placed on one-of-a-kind visual books with some exploration into very limited editions.

331 Art in the Secondary Schools 3
A consideration of content, method, approaches and materials appropriate to teaching the visual arts in secondary schools. Lecture, discussion, planning of learning episodes for secondary school students and visual materials for teaching are featured.

335 Gallery Techniques 3
An apprenticeship in gallery practices including the planning and execution of art exhibitions. May be repeated. Offered occasionally.

337 Advanced Fiber: Surface Construction 3
Advanced surface construction techniques including felt, papermaking, and advanced weaving projects. Emphasis is on individual conceptual development. Lecture and critique. Research project on fiber related topic. Prerequisite: ART 237.

338 Advanced Fiber: Surface Design 3
Advanced surface design techniques including fabric printing, fabric construction and wearable art. Emphasis on individual conceptual development. Lecture and critique. Research project on fiber related topic. Prerequisite: ART 238.

341 Early Medieval Art 3
A study of Christian art in the West from 300 to 1150, beginning with Constantine, continuing with the revival of imperial traditions under Charlemagne, the Ottoman Empire and development of Romanesque art. Offered occasionally.

342 The Age of Cathedrals 3
The cathedral was at the center of the medieval city in Europe. This course will study its construction and effect on the religious, urban, economic, social elements, and other artforms of the Gothic era.

346 Museums and Culture 2-3
Museums are caretakers of culture: They shape our view of ourselves in history, and offer a place of meditation and learning, but that traditional role and function is changing. This course will examine the history of collecting in the West, its development into public institutions, the financial, legal, philosophical and ethical issues confronting museums today, as well as the implications for the future.

348 The 19th Century in Art 3
The 19th century was one of turmoil and revolution. This is reflected in art movements such as Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. In these movements lie the roots of modern art.

349 American Art, 1945 to Present 3
The course focuses on the major movements in American art from Abstract Expressionism to the most current developments on the American art scene.

351RM Topics in Italian Art 3
Investigation of one period of Italian art such as Baroque Art in Rome or Contemporary Italian Art to capitalize on various opportunities available. May be repeated. Offered occasionally.

357 Holography Workshop 3
An introduction to the principles of holography and optics accompanied by studio exercises in the techniques of single and multiple beam reflection and transmission holography. Special attention given to the application of this medium for purposes of visual expression. Lectures, studio lab exercises and visits to pertinent exhibitions. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Offered occasionally.

369 Women in Medieval Art 3
The image of women changed radically from early Christian times to the Renaissance in ways still relevant today. This course examines the development of the image of women in the Bible with an emphasis on Mary, women in later literature, women in the convent and in secular society, at work and play. The work of women artists is also studied. Offered occasionally.

390 Special Topics in Studio Art 1-3
The presentation of selected subjects of special relevance not included in regular departmental offerings. Prerequisite: established by the instructor. May be repeated with different topic.

391 Special Topics in Art History and Criticism 1-3
The presentation of selected subjects of special relevance not included in regular departmental offerings. Prerequisite: established by the instructor. May be repeated with different topic.

397 Independent Study 1-3
Students with sufficient background experience work independently under the direction of a faculty member in studio or art history. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated.

407 Painting Studio 3
Further investigations into the development of personal concepts, statements and painting styles. Individual and group critiques. Prerequisite: ART 305, 306. May be repeated.

411 Ceramics IV 3
The total process of pottery-making approached on an experimental level using raw materials to compose clay bodies, glaze and colorants. Students fire both oxidation and reduction kilns. Prerequisite: ART 311

421 Photography III 3
Continued study of the medium's technical and aesthetic dimensions through individual laboratory work, readings, group critiques and discussions. Students are also introduced to and encouraged to work with alternative photographic processes including new digital photographic techniques. (Variable shutter/aperture camera required) Prerequisites: ART 321 and permission of instructor.

427 Printmaking Studio 3
An advanced course for the student desiring a concentration. Individually assigned problems to develop further personal concepts, styles, techniques and modes of expression in the student's chosen printmaking medium. Prerequisite: ART 327. May be repeated. Offered occasionally.

449 Seminar in Impressionism and Post-Impressionism 3
A discussion of selected readings on artists associated with the Impressionist movement such as Monet, Manet, Degas, Cassatt and Morisot, and their influence on the next generation. Prerequisite: ART 242 or 348.

485 Art History Methods 3
This course investigates and practices different approaches to research and writing in art criticism and history, and explores the history of the discipline itself. Exercises in archival investigation, reading original documents, formal and iconographic interpretation, analysis of critical theory, feminist, psychoanalytic and social-historical readings. Prerequi-site: ART 241, 242.

495 Senior Comprehensive in Art History or Studio Art 3
A final semester, independent, creative research project in a studio art concentration or art history approved by Art Department faculty. The studio project results in the presentation of a cohesive body of work which is original and aesthetically and conceptually sound. Four previous courses in the area of studio concentration are required. The art history comprehensive is a paper on a selected topic demonstrating conceptual originality, research skill and appropriate methodology.

497 Independent Study 1-3
Students with sufficient backgrounds work independently under the direction of a faculty member in studio or art history. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. May be repeated.

499 Internship 1-3
Work experience in art-related business, institution, or museum. Jointly supervised by a faculty member and a representive from the sponsoring site. Prerequisite: permission of campus and site supervisor. May be repeated.

BIOLOGY
The Department of Biology endeavors to acquaint students with current biological principles, to educate them in the scientific approach to problems, to provide experience in laboratory and field methods of investigation, and to develop an appreciation for intellectual achievements in science. In addition, the courses are designed to prepare students concentrating in biology for graduate study, medical or dental schools, teaching or a career in certain allied medical fields. A semester of foreign study is feasible and recommended for four-year biology majors.

General Education Requirements. The following biology courses may be used to fulfill the science General Education requirements: BIO 103-104, 151-152. A student must complete both courses in either sequence to fulfill the science requirement. Second semester courses may be taken before first semester courses.

Advanced Writing Proficiency. This proficiency is demonstrated by the approval of a scientific paper based on a directed research project (includes successful completion of Biology 385 and Biology 485).

Senior Comprehensive. The Senior Comprehensive requirement in Biology is fulfilled by successful completion of Biology 385 and Biology 485, submission of an approved paper, and an oral presentation to the department.

Graduate Study. By fulfilling the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, the student also has sufficient course work in mathematics, physics, chemistry and liberal arts for admission to graduate school.

Professional/Graduate Health Related Programs. A B.S. degree in biology prepares students for admission to medical or dental school as well as to a number of graduate health-related programs. The flexibility of the biology program allows a choice of electives which will enable students to meet special requirements of certain programs. Although some schools will accept students after three years of undergraduate studies, it is recommended that students complete the course of studies leading to a B.S. degree. A student who, after three years of college, is accepted by an accredited professional school approved by the College, may receive a baccalaureate degree from Saint Mary’s College. In order to qualify for the degree, the student must have fulfilled the College core requirements, the major requirements, and have successfully completed one full year of professional school.

Occupational Therapy. Saint Mary's College has an articulation agreement with the Occupational Therapy Program at Midwestern University, Downer's Grove, Illinois. The agreement provides students who have followed a prescribed curriculum at Saint Mary's and who meet
specific requirements the opportunity for automatic acceptance into the Master's Degree OT program at Midwestern.

Allied Medical Fields. Three-year preparatory programs in medical technology and cytotechnology are offered. The fourth year of training is received at an approved institution such as a medical center or hospital. When the year of training has been successfully completed, the student is awarded a B.S. degree from Saint Mary’s College. Students who do not desire to incorporate the technical education into the four-year baccalaureate program may complete the regular course work for a B.S. degree from Saint Mary’s and then choose an additional year to train at a medical center or hospital.

Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology (60 hours)

• 37 hours must be in biology
• BIO 150, 151, 152, 221, 385, 485
• one of the following (physiological course): BIO 317, 318, 328
• one of the following (field course): BIO 209, 301, 308, 323, 324, 332
• one of the following (morphological course): BIO 206, 220, 302, 326
• BIO electives to total a minimum of 9 hours (only one non-traditional or non-lab course can be applied to the electives)
• one of the above courses must be botanical (BIO 302, 304, 313, 324)
• one of the above courses must be zoological (BIO 206, 209/210, 220, 232, 308, 320, 328, 332)

Required supporting courses:
• MATH 115-116 or MATH 131-132; CHEM 121-122, 221
(CHEM 222, 319, 324 and PHYS 217-218 are highly recommended)
• additional science course to bring total to 60 hours, if needed

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Biology (56-57 hours)

• all of the above, minus one science or math course chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor
Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology: specialized training in an allied medical area (4+1)
Students planning to earn a B.S. in biology in 4 years followed by one year of clinical training (4+1) must complete the following:
• fulfill the above requirements for Bachelor of Science, Biology
• BIO 317, 318, 328
• CHEM 222, 319
• PHYS 217-218

Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology: specialized training in an allied medical area (3+1)
Students who plan to do the clinical year as a senior (3+1) must take the courses listed above (4+1) and complete the advanced writing proficiency requirement and 98 credit hours by the end of the junior year. The following are not required: a botany course; a fine arts course; foreign language. The clinical year fulfills the requirement for a senior project.

Minor in Biology (17 hours)

• minimum of five courses
• all courses must be 3-4 hours
• one course beyond the 100 level must be a laboratory course

 

Biology Courses (BIOL)

103 Biology and Human Values I 4
A course designed to introduce the non-major to basic concepts of molecular, cellular, and organismal biology. Issues related to general life experience will be explored. (Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory)

104 Biology and Human Values II 4
A course designed to introduce the non-major to basic concepts of genetics, evolution, ecology, and environmental biology. Issues related to general life experience will be explored. (Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory)

150 Lecture Series 1
The lecture series is designed for first-year students who plan to major in biology. A seminar format is used to introduce biological careers and current biological topics for discussion. Graded: S/U (One hour lecture per week)

151 Concepts of Biology I 4
A study of major concepts of biology with emphasis on ecology, evolution, diversity of life, plant and animal structure and function highlighting vertebrate organ systems and behavior. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory)

152 Concepts of Biology II 4
A study of major concepts of biology with emphasis on cellular structure and function, photosynthesis, genetics, respiration, and molecular biology. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Note: Minimum prerequisite for all course listings 200 and greater (except 213, 214 and 216 as noted): one year of biology or the permission of the instructor.

206 Invertebrate Zoology 4
Lecture, laboratory and field study of invertebrate animals emphasizing morphology, diversity and ecological relationships. Consideration will be given to the physiology, evolutionary relationships and modern research directions being pursued for the major invertebrate groups. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered occasionally, spring semester.

209/210 Marine Biology 4/3
A lecture, laboratory, and field-based introduction to marine systems. Topics include physical and biological properties of marine systems with emphasis on ecological interactions and human impact on the marine environment. (Three hours lecture, one two-hour laboratory; BIO 209 includes a one week field trip to the Caribbean and additional fee for travel and expenses) Students may not take both BIO 209 and 210. Offered spring semester.

213 Human Anatomy 3
Gross structure and interrelationships of human organ systems with laboratory emphasis on dissection of the cat. For students majoring in areas other than biology. (Two hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered fall semester.

214 Human Physiology 3
Concepts of human physiology built upon a strong understanding of human anatomy. For students majoring in areas other than biology. (Two hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Prerequisites: Chem 124 or permission of the instructor. Offered fall semester.

216 Introduction to Microbiology 4
A general introduction to microorganisms, their cultivation, control and role in infectious disease with emphasis on the host-parasite relationship and the host’s response to infection. For students majoring in areas other than biology. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Prerequisites: Chem 124. Offered spring semester.

220 Comparative Vertebrate and Human Anatomy 4
A study of vertebrate organ systems in terms of structure, function and evolution to acquire an appreciation of both the uniformity and diversity of anatomical adaptions among living vertebrates with emphasis on human systems. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered spring semester.

221 Introduction to Genetics 4
Principles governing the transmission of hereditary factors in plants and animals. Current theories on gene structure and action and role in evolution. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Prerequisites: Chem 121-122; CHEM 221 taken concurrently. Offered fall semester.

232 Animal Behavior 3
A study of historical and current topics in animal behavior. Classical experiments are stressed in labs. (Two hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered alternate years, spring semester.

237 The British View of Nature 2-3
This course examines the contributions of the United Kingdom to the study of natural history. (Conducted in Ireland and Great Britain as a special summer offering only)

250 Environmental Science 4
An interdisciplinary course that investigates the study of our environment: the prehistoric environment, human impact, present environmental problems and potential solutions. Focused on principles of the nature of science, matter, energy and life, the course develops a global view of humans and their environment, while also developing a personal environmental ethic for the individual student. (Three hours lecture, one three-hour laboratory) Offered spring semester.

297 Independent Study 1-3
An opportunity for independent study for outstanding first and second-year students. Original research is encouraged. Consent of department
chair required. May be repeated.

301 Field Biology 3
A two week intensive off-campus field course concerned with techniques for studying plants and animals in a natural setting. Offered summers, irregularly.

302 Plant Morphology 4
Phylogenetic study of vegetative and reproductive structures of plants in the major taxonomic groups. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered alternate years with BIO 304, spring semester.

304 Anatomy of Vascular Plants 3
Microscopic study of vascular plants with emphasis on origin and structure of cells, tissues and organs. (Two hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered alternate years with BIO 302, spring semester.

308 Vertebrate Natural History 4
Survey of major groups of vertebrates, their characteristics, zoogeographic distributions, evolutionary history, and adaptations. Emphasis on identification and field studies of Indiana species. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered alternate years, spring semester.

310 Laboratory Teaching Experience in Biology 1
Faculty-directed laboratory teaching experience for students majoring in biology. Includes preparation time for theory review and procedures, as well as time in the laboratory under faculty supervision. Application is required; final selection will be by faculty members concerned. Students may accumulate up to three semester hours of elective hours. Graded: S/U.

313 Economic Botany 3
An examination of the origin and evolution of crop plants. Emphasis will be placed on the classification, origin, and use of major crops including cereals, roots, fruits, vegetables, spices, beverages, fibers, medicines and hallucinogens. (Three hours lecture) Offered alternate years with BIO 315, fall semester.

315 Statistical Methods for Biologists 3
This course focuses on experimental design in the biological sciences and application/interpretation of statistical methods. Examples will be drawn, when possible, from data generated by students and faculty within the department. Topics covered include the use and abuse of statistics, sampling strategies, and the use of both univariate and multivariate statistical tools. The course will include sessions devoted to the use of computer packages designed for use on personal computers. (Two hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Prerequisites: junior standing and Math 115-116 or equivalent. Offered alternate years with BIO 313, fall semester.

317 Microbiology 4
A cellular/molecular study of microorganisms and their roles in infectious disease, the environment, and industry. The laboratory covers basic methods for the study of microbes including aseptic technique, microscopy, safety, control of infectious organisms, molecular techniques and the generation and interpretation of quantitative data. (Three hours lecture; one two-hour and one one-hour laboratory)
Prerequisites: CHEM 121-122, 221. Offered fall semester.

318 Immunology 4
The nature of the immune response including humoral and cell mediated immunity, applications to allergy, cancer, infectious disease, and organ transplantation. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Prerequisites: CHEM 121-122, 221. Offered alternate years, fall semester.

320 Parasitology 4
Survey of parasitic protozoa, helminths and arthropods of medical and economic importance. Emphasis on host-parasite relations, life histories, pathology and control. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered alternate years with BIO 209/210, spring semester.

323 Ecology 4
A lecture, laboratory and field study of populations, communities, ecosystems and the major biomes of the world. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered alternate years with BIO 324, fall semester.

324 Field Botany 4
Identification, taxonomy and evolution of flowering plants. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered alternate years with BIO 323, fall semester.

326 Developmental Biology 4
Molecular, cellular and organismic aspects of development in plants and animals correlated with current topics. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Prerequisites: Bio 221. Offered fall semester.

328 Comparative and Human Physiology 4
Mechanisms and processes in cells, organs, and organ systems that work to maintain homeostatic function in the organism. Higher animals are emphasized. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Prerequisites: Junior standing, Chem 121-122, 221. Offered spring semester.

332 Ornithology 3
A study of the basics of avian biology stressing classification, morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology. Field experience emphasized. (Two hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Offered alternate years, spring semester.

340 Medical Terminology 1
This course is designed for students who need a medical terminology course for admission into a graduate or professional program. All body systems are covered as students learn the appropriate terms by studying the root words, prefixes, and suffixes used in medically-related fields. Junior standing required. Offered fall semesters.

385 Introduction to Research 1
Designed specifically for biology majors of junior standing in preparation for the required senior project. Includes compiling a bibliography, writing a literature review and a proposal. Part of Advanced Writing requirement. Includes class meetings and conferences with advisors. Offered spring semester.

417 Cancer Biology 3
Molecular, cellular, and epidemiologic approaches to the study of cancer causation, prevention, and treatment. (Three hours lecture) Offered alternate years, fall semester.

423 Electron Microscopy 4
The theory and practice of investigations into biological ultrastructure. Students will be involved in projects that entail preparation, examination and analysis of tissues using techniques for scanning and transmission electron microscopy. (Two hours lecture, six hours lab per week) Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of the instructor. Offered fall semester.

462 Human Endocrinology 3
Current information about the human endocrine system and the underlying physiology involved in hormone interactions. Endocrine diseases and related disorders included. (Three hours lecture) Prerequisites: Bio 214 or 328. Offered alternate years, spring semester.

485 Research in Biology 2
Independent research leading to the required senior comprehensive. Pre-
requisites: Bio 385, senior standing. Offered fall semester.

490 Special Topics in Biology 1-3
A variable format (e.g. lecture, lab or seminar) course permitting discussion and analysis of topics not normally covered in detail in regularly scheduled courses. The course content and format will be determined by student and faculty interests. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of the instructor. May be repeated with different topic.

497 Independent Study 1-3
An opportunity for independent study for outstanding Junior and Senior students. Original research encouraged. Consent of department chair required. May be repeated.

499 Internship 1-3
Practical off-campus experience with an approved medically or biologically related organization. Jointly supervised by a faculty member and a representative from the sponsor. Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of department chair. Graded: S/U.

502 AP Biology 2
This course focuses on biological concepts and lab experiences of a college-level freshman course. Methods of teaching, interactive exercises, and problem solving are discussed. Topics include molecules and cells, biological chemistry and energy transformations, genetics and evolution, taxonomy and systematics, structure and function of plants and animals, and ecology. A strong laboratory experience is included. May be repeated for up to a maximum of four hours of credit.

 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS
The Department of Business Administration and Economics offers a comprehensive program of technical study within the context of the liberal arts. The program is one of the largest of its type among all women’s colleges in the country.

Programs in the department emphasize the following student goals:

• to acquire technical competency in the fields of accounting, management, management information systems, marketing, finance, international business, and economics;
• to acquire competency in the use of computers and other forms of technology;
• to acquire competency in quantitative skills;
• to develop problem solving skills;
• to develop communication and interpersonal skills;
• to develop an ethical sensitivity in a business context;
• to develop a multicultural/international business perspective; and
• to explore gender issues in a business setting.

These goals are implemented by offering challenging courses, by providing internship opportunities with local businesses and agencies, and by sponsoring guest speakers and seminars on campus to define the role and future of women in business.

General Education Requirements. The following economics courses may be used to fulfill one General Education requirement as appropriate: ECON 151, 251, 252.
Teacher Preparation

The Business Education program provides a student at Saint Mary’s College, who is majoring in Business Administration, with great flexibility. In addition to being qualified to explore traditional careers in business, the student has the option of becoming a teacher in a secondary school system. Students must complete courses satisfying the Business Administration major and appropriate courses in education. Some summer school may be necessary. The program in education is certified by the Indiana Professional Standards Board. Note: Required education coursework must begin during the sophomore year. Early advising is critical.

Advanced Writing Proficiency. To satisfy the Department of Business Administration and Economics Advance W requirement students must demonstrate writing proficiency in their chosen disciplines. This requires students to compile a portfolio of three accepted papers from department courses. For Business Administration majors, at least one of the three papers must be in a course in the student's concentration. For MIS majors, one of the three papers must be the system proposal from CPSC 417. For Economics majors, all three papers must be in Economics courses. Individual course syllabi will indicate if Advance W opportunities exist.

Senior Comprehensive.
BA in Economics: The BA Comprehensive Examination in Economics is an objective test on basic material. Successful completion of a major research paper as part of ECON 495, Senior Economics Seminar, is also required.

BBA General: The General Portion of the BBA Comprehensive Examination utilizes a case study format. Administered in January of the senior year, it provides students with an integrative learning experience and tests technical competencies, problem solving and analysis skills, awareness of ethical issues, communications skills, and quantitative skills. The case also requires the students to consider international ramifications.

BBA Concentration: The faculty members in each concentration area write discipline specific questions for the Concentration Portion of the BBA Comprehensive Examination. These require students to apply knowledge from their advanced course work. The case provides the backdrop for asking specific questions.

BBA in MIS: Management Information Systems Majors take the General Portion of the BBA Comprehensive Examination, and also make an individual presentation before a panel of faculty members. During the presentation the student will briefly describe the system proposal she worked on in CPSC 417, Systems Analysis and Design, and respond to questions from the panelists.

Certified Public Accountant Exam - 150 Hour Requirement. Beginning in the year 2000, the state of Indiana will require candidates to complete 150 hours of education prior to taking the Certified Public Accountant Examination. Other states have a similar requirement, but have different implementation dates (for example, the 150 hour requirement will begin in 2001 for the state of Illinois). Saint Mary’s College has negotiated agreements with a few select universities to facilitate the admission of Saint Mary’s graduates into their graduate programs. The College has selected schools that fit well with the Saint Mary’s undergraduate accounting program and offer a quality master’s degree program such as the University of Notre Dame, DePaul University, Indiana University South Bend, and the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Program Requirements
A major may graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in economics, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (B.B.A.) with a major in Business Administration and a concentration in accounting, finance, management, marketing or international business, or a B.B.A. degree with a major in Management Information Systems (MIS).

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics (33 hours)

• ECON 251, 252, 351, 352, 495, Math 114, BUAD 341
• four 300/400 level ECON electives
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Business Administration (54 hours)
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in BUAD 201, 202, 221, 231,
ECON 251, 252
• BUAD 241, 312, 341, 344, 446
• four 300/400 level courses in chosen concentration (accounting, finance, international business, management and marketing)
• one BUAD elective

Required supporting courses:
• MATH 114, CPSC 102-103 or 207

Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Management Information Systems (MIS) (58 hours)

• Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in BUAD 201, 202, 221, 231; ECON 251, 252
• BUAD 241, 312, 341, 344, 446
• CPSC 207, 217, 328, 417, 429
• CPSC 307 or 308
• MATH 251

Required supporting course: MATH 114

Minor in Business Administration (18 hours)

• BUAD 101, 221, 231, 312, ECON 151
• one 300/400 level BUAD or ECON course

Minor in Economics (18 hours)

• ECON 251, 252, 351, 352
• two 300/400 level ECON courses

Minor in Economics/Computer Applications (24 hours)

• ECON 251, 252, 351, 352, CPSC 207, 217
• CPSC 417 or 429
• one 300/400 level ECON or CPSC course

 

Business Administration Courses (BUAD)

101 Accounting Concepts 3
Analysis of accounting concepts, emphasizing the applications of accounting information from the point of view of the external user and the internal manager. Emphasis will be placed on the study of the components of financial statements and the usefulness of accounting information in internal and external decision making, rather than in the actual preparation and processing of accounting data. This course does not count for B.B.A. requirements, and will not substitute for BUAD 201 or 202.

201 Principles of Accounting I 3
Introduction to the fundamentals of accounting practice and procedure, the accounting cycle and the construction of financial statements. Emphasis on receivables and payables, inventory valuation of plant assets, and internal control.

202 Principles of Accounting II 3
Accounting for partnerships and corporations. Analysis and interpretation of financial statements, using accounting information for decision making, accounting for manufacturing operations. Prerequisite: BUAD 201 and CPSC 102 (or concurrently).

221 Principles of Management 3
Introduction to modern management theory and practices. Major topics include: changing world of work; decision and monitoring systems; organizing tasks and shaping the organization's culture; leading and empowering people; and renewing the organization. Emphasis is on skill development (team and interpersonal).

231 Principles of Marketing 3
Introduction to marketing emphasizing the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods, and services for not-for-profit organizations and business firms. Includes study of end consumer and organizational market needs, marketing research, marketing planning, market segmentation, product development, promotion, advertising, personal selling, publicity, sales promotion, direct marketing and channels of distribution.

241 Personal Ethics and Corporate Culture 3
After a basic introduction to ethics from both a philosophical and theological view, the course focuses on a systematic analysis and evaluation of personal values and goals, ethical climates of corporate cultures, and the moral issues encountered in business practice. Journaling is used to help students develop inquiry skills so they can learn to “read the signs” in their own lives and future vocations. Prerequisite: BUAD 221 or permission of instructor. (Also listed as JUST 241)

301 Intermediate Accounting I 3
Analysis and interpretation of current accounting theory and practice; accounting problems involving cash, receivables, inventories, fixed assets and liabilities. Prerequisites: BUAD 202, CPSC 102 or 207.

302 Intermediate Accounting II 3
Continuation of BUAD 301 with emphasis on accounting concepts involving analysis of liabilities and stockholders' equity. Interpretation of accounting statements; preparation of statement of cash flows; correction of errors and accounting changes; accounting for long-term liabilities. Prerequisite: BUAD 301.

303 Cost Accounting 3
Theory and practice of accounting for costs in different sectors of the economy, especially in manufacturing companies. Study of particular topics includes job order, process, standard and direct cost-volume-profit analysis, budgets, standard costs and relevant costs. Prerequisite: BUAD 202

304 Personal Income Tax 3
Study of the federal law as it relates to the taxation of individuals. Topics covered include: income, deductions, gains and losses, and alternative methods of computing tax. Special emphasis on tax planning.

305 Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations 3
Accounting for governmental units, colleges and universities, hospitals,
voluntary health and welfare organizations, and other non-profit organizations emphasizing differences between generally accepted accounting principles for business and non-business enterprises. Prerequisite: BUAD 301

312 Principles of Finance 3
Presents an overview of the field of finance from the perspective of the financial manager and addresses three key issues pertaining to the firm: (1) What investments should the firm make? (2) What type of financing should be used to pay for the investments? (3) How should the daily financial activities be managed to meet cash requirements? The concepts, tools, and techniques presented acquaint students with the financial manager's activities and decision making processes. Prerequisites: BUAD 101 or 202.

313 Investments 3
Studies marketable securities such as common stock, bonds and warrants; analysis of the contractual characteristics of these assets, the markets in which they are traded and factors affecting investment decisions. Prerequisite: BUAD 312

314 Personal Financial Planning 3
Presents an overview of personal financial management from the perspective of a professional financial planner. Students gain an appreciation of the need for comprehensive financial planning and a working knowledge of how to carry it out effectively. Topics include financial statement preparation and analysis, debt management, risk management and insurance, investments, retirement and estate planning, and the duties and responsibilities of a professional financial planner. Prerequisite: BUAD 312 (or concurrently).

315 Management of Financial Institutions 3
Studies the management of financial institutions, with a focus on the asset/liability management theme. Topics include financial markets and interest, interest rate risk management, depository institution management, and regulatory aspects and policy formulation in a rapidly changing environment. Prerequisite: BUAD 312.

317 Financial Statement Analysis 3
Studies a company's financial position and the results of operations by using its financial statements: the balance sheet, income statement, retained earnings statement, and statement of cash flows. Topics include valuation of a firm's equity and debt securities, and evaluation of short-and-long term credit. Prerequisite: BUAD 312.

321 Human Resource Management 3
Considers how managers and human resource professionals can work in partnership to adapt and implement human resource strategies and programs to meet organizational goals in dynamic environments. Emphasis on building knowledge and skills through case studies, exercises, and papers. Participation in SHRM is encouraged. Prerequisite: BUAD 221.

322 Organizational Behavior 3
Explores the theory, research, and practice of managing organizations, subunits within organizations, and the people within these structures. Topics include values, motivation, group behavior and dynamics, leadership, the management of conflict, decision making, power and organizational structure, communication, and the organization-environment interaction. Prerequisite: BUAD 221.

329 Gender and Race Issues in Management 3
Explores the dynamics of race and gender in organizations. Attention is given to the concepts of institutional racism and sexism, socialization processes, cultural stereotypes, role theories, conflicts and stress, dual career marriages, and implications of organizational expectations on the individual. Prerequisite: BUAD 221 or permission of instructor.

331 Advertising and Promotion 3
Study of the various types of advertising used in today's society, how the consumer perceives a product, the purposes of an advertising campaign and how an organization determines the type of advertising it will use. Prerequisite: BUAD 231.

333 Marketing Research 3
The role of research in marketing decision-making. Includes marketing problem definition, questionnaire development, sample selection, data analysis, survey methodology, sources of secondary data and presentation of research results. Prerequisite: BUAD 231.

334 Buyer Behavior 3
Basic study of consumer, business and non-profit organization buyers. Emphasis on cultural, social, psychological, and demographic influences on the buying decision process. Development of analytical skills used as basis for other marketing electives. Prerequisite: BUAD 231.

341 Statistical Applications 3
Design of experiment, sampling and probability modeling. Analysis of variance, regression, index numbers, time series and goodness of fit. Emphasis on applications to business and economic decision-making. Prerequisite: MATH 114 with a grade of "C" or better. (Also listed as MATH 241)

344 Business Law I 3
Introduction to legal reasoning and the legal environment of business, including the structure and operation of the judicial process; the laws of contracts and sales, agency, bailments and torts.

345 Business Communication 3
The study and development of important communication skills in listening,
speaking, and writing for business. Both formal and interpersonal skills will be developed through presentations, computer visual aid programs, role play, team interaction, and personal coaching.

349 Survey of International Business and Economics 3
From mid-May to mid-June students travel to various international locations. Lectures on topics in international business will be interspersed with field trips to businesses and governmental/trade organizations. Students may enroll for up to three credits with a major paper required following the trip. Students with a concentration in International Business may count this toward their requirement. Prerequisite: BUAD 221 or 231, or ECON 251 or 252.

390 Special Topics in Business 1-3
The presentation of selected subjects of special relevance not included in regular departmental offerings. Prerequisite: established by the instructor.

401 Advanced Accounting 3
Accounting for partnerships, business combinations, consolidated entities, business liquidations, bankruptcy and installment sales. An overview of the
federal regulation of securities transactions. Prerequisite: BUAD 302.

402 Auditing 3
Principles, standards and procedures underlying the audit of financial statements. The legal aspects of auditing, internal control, preparation of related working papers and the audit report. Prerequisite: BUAD 302.

403 Tax Assistance Program 2
Preparation of federal and state income tax returns for low-income individuals. (Cross-listed with University of Notre Dame, College of Business Administration course ACCT 486-Tax Assistance Program.) May be repeated for credit. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: BUAD 304.

404 Corporate Income Tax 3
Study of the federal tax law as it relates to the taxation of corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. Other advanced topics include emphasis on tax research and tax planning. Prerequisite: BUAD 304.

407 International Accounting 3
An examination of the causes and consequences of the diverse accounting practices of international business and the resultant impact on multinational enterprises; emphasis on currency translation, taxation and reporting. Prerequisite: BUAD 202.

408 Culture of Business in the French-Speaking World 3
This course taught in French offers extensive reading practice in a variety of content areas, such as business, economics, political science and social sciences, and acquaints the students with the culture of business as well as the socio-political climate of French-speaking countries. Students will read and discuss French magazine and newspaper articles, and excerpts from books on issues in
the French-speaking world. Taught in French. (Also listed as MLFR 408)

413 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management 3
Examines theoretical and empirical studies dealing with the measurement of risk and return, selection of security portfolios, equilibrium conditions in securities markets and asset allocation. Prerequisite: BUAD 313, 341.

414 Working Capital Management 3
Deals with the management of current assets and current liabilities. Topics
include liquidity analysis, management of working capital, corporate cash management, forecasting and planning, and short-term investment and financing. Prerequisite: BUAD 312.

415 Financial Strategy with Computer Applications 3
An integrative course in financial decision making with emphasis on the management of long-term assets and sources of funding. Cases employing spreadsheet financial models are used to blend theory with practice. Prerequisites: CPSC 102, BUAD 312, and senior standing.

416 International Financial Management 3
International aspects of corporate financial management, focusing on financial problems unique to firms doing business overseas. Topics covered include exchange rate determination, exchange exposure, political risk, direct foreign investment, international capital markets, funds management, international banking, and financial trade. Prerequisite: BUAD 312 and MATH 114.

421 Union-Management Relations 3
The evolution of the modern labor contract, labor-management negotiations, the collective bargaining process, grievance procedures, techniques of conciliation, mediation and arbitration. Prerequisite: BUAD 221.

422 International Management 3
Analysis of the global dimensions of management covering such topics as
communication and motivation in cultural complexities, organizing international operations, selection training, repatriation, ethics, women in multinational corporations, and current topics. Case analysis, projects and exercises are used to introduce a variety of important skills needed in international operations. Prerequisite: BUAD 221.

427 Principles of Operations Research 3
An introduction to operations research—quantitative models used in management decision-making. The course will focus on the models as tools, with computer software used extensively for problem-solving and assignments. Case studies are used. Prerequisites: MATH 114 and BUAD 221. (Also listed as MATH 251)

431 Retail 3
Study of structures and practices of retailing. Emphasis on current and emerging retailing concepts including category stores, cable shopping networks and e-commerce on the Internet. Topics include strategies, merchandise policy, site selection, pricing, and financial control. Prerequisite: BUAD 231.

432 International Marketing 3
Analysis of the functional and environmental differences peculiar to marketing internationally. Emphasis on developing skills of research, cultural sensitivity, analysis, oral and written communication skills with country description and export feasibility projects including international documentation. Prerequisite: BUAD 231.

434 Sales Management and Professional Selling 3
Study of the different opportunities, duties, responsibilities, and ethics relating to sales management and professional selling in organizations. Emphasis will be on developing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential in assessing and meeting client needs for effective selling.

435 Marketing Management 3
Study of the marketing management activities of planning, organizing, implementing and controlling the marketing mix with emphasis on small and mid sized businesses through an entrepreneurial project. Prerequisite: BUAD 231 and one upper level marketing course.

444 Business Law II 3
Continuation of the study of the relationship between law and business. Business organizations law, commercial paper, credit and secured transactions, securities bankruptcy, wills, insurance and trusts. Recommended for students concentrating in accounting. Prerequisite: BUAD 344.

446 Business Policy 3
An integrative course in top management decision-making with an emphasis on the process of strategic planning. Cases are used to develop analytical, ethical, teamwork and communication skills important in the business environment. Prerequisites: Senior standing, completion of substantially all other major core requirements. (Offered fall semester only)

447 International Business Law 3
A study of the laws that impact international trade. Topics include legal systems, importing and exporting rules and regulations, the international contract, enforcement mechanisms, and the legal implications of letters of credit.

448 Women and the Law 3
A study of the laws that effect primarily women, as well as laws that effect both men and women, but where women may be treated differently (e.g., equal pay). Constitutional law, family law, employment, and criminal law issues may be covered.

497 Independent Study 1-3
An opportunity for in-depth self-study (with faculty supervision) of a topic in business or economics not otherwise offered by the department. This course will count only as a college free elective and does not fulfill any Business Administration or Economics requirements. Graded: S/U. Prerequisite: senior standing and consent of department chair.499 Internship in Business/Economics 1-3

Practical field experience with a business or non-profit organization in a specific concentration or major. A student works in a professional activity 8-10 hours per week and makes periodic written reports and oral presentations. The Internship in Business course may not be used to satisfy any major requirements. Graded: S/U. Prerequisite: Senior standing (or spring semester Junior year) and consent of Department Chair.

Economics Courses (ECON)

151 Survey of Economics 3
Provides the non-business major with basic economic concepts along with a wide variety of contemporary economic issues. Issues include unemployment, inflation, international trade problems, poverty and discrimination, consumer protection and monopoly power. This course does not count toward a major in business administration or economics and will not substitute for ECON 251 or 252

153 Social Thought and the American Worker 3
An interdisciplinary study of American labor from the colonial era to the present. Covers slavery, mercantilism, rise of the factory system and the guilds, utopian experiments, trade unionism, the Great Depression, and postwar developments. The focus is on the legislative responses to changing economic conditions and the history of social thought: Protestant ethic, Utopian socialism, scientific socialism, Social Darwinism, and Catholic encyclicals (Also listed as JUST 260)

251 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Economic principles relating to the functioning of the aggregate economy, including the fundamentals of national income measurement and determination, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policies and economic growth.

252 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Economic principles relating to the determination of prices and output under competition, monopoly and other market structures. The theory of consumer demand, analysis of the cost structure of the firm, pricing and employment of resources, and distribution of income.

351 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3
National income analysis, principles and problems of income determination, inflation, economic growth and economic stability. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

352 Intermediate Microeconomics 3
Builds upon microeconomic principles to examine various economic issues and uses more sophisticated concepts. Emphasis is on consumer behavior and theory of the firm. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

353 Money and Banking 3
Analysis of the functions of financial institutions and their regulations, the role of money in our macro economy and the use of monetary policy in economic stabilization. The course also makes use of the computer and statistical analysis to test some theories presented in the course. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

354 Economic Development 3
Examination of the process of economic growth. Particular attention is given to the problems faced by developing nations and to the alternatives open to these countries. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

356 Comparative Economic Systems 3
Study of the economic systems used to allocate resources in various countries. Attention is focused on capitalism, socialism and the mixed economies of Europe. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

357 Public Sector Economics 3
Analysis of the role of the government in a market economy and the subsequent effects of government intervention on the allocation of resources. Emphasis will be placed on economic policies such as tax reform, provision of public goods and government regulations. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

358 Labor Economics 3
Examination of the demand and supply of labor, human capital theory and income distribution. Issues include poverty and discrimination, migration,
comparative worth, welfare reform and economic effects of unions. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

451 History of Economic Thought 3
Detailed study of the leading economic concepts and schools of economic thought from the Greek philosophers up to and including post-Keynesian developments. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

452 International Trade and Finance
Introduction to the pure theory of trade, protectionism, factor mobility, and the foreign exchange market. Income, price, and policy adjustments to balance of payments disequilibria under fixed and flexible exchange rates. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

453 Industrial Organization and Policy 3
The structure, conduct and performance of American industry with respect to antitrust legislation and enforcement. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

455 Urban Economics 3
Problems and policies in the urban economy with emphasis upon urban poverty, the urban public economy, housing and traffic congestion. Prerequisites: ECON 251, 252.

490 Special Topics in Economics 1-3
The presentation of selected subjects of special relevance not included in regular departmental offerings. Prerequisite: Established by the instructor.

495 Senior Economics Seminar 3
Designed as a senior level, second semester course that applies intermediate level macro- and microeconomic theory to current issues. It also seeks to foster communication skills and to utilize the research methods and techniques acquired in Statistical Applications (BUAD 341). Prerequisites: BUAD 341, ECON 351, 352.

497 Independent Study 1-3
An opportunity for in-depth self-study (with faculty supervision) of a topic in economics not otherwise offered by the department. This course will count only as a college free elective and does not fulfill any Business Administration or Economics requirements. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of the Department Chair.

CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
The Department of Chemistry and Physics provides for its majors a comprehensive under-graduate education in chemistry and physics and related subjects geared to the highest professional standards and attuned to individual variations in preparation, interests and career goals. Graduates of the chemistry and physics program are well prepared to undertake careers in industry or teaching, graduate work in chemistry or physics, or professional training in medical or dental schools.
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs have a built-in flexibility which is designed to accommodate the special goals of each student. Thus, there is ample opportunity for those students who wish to become high school teachers to satisfy the certification requirements of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. For students who plan to enter careers in medicine, individual counseling is provided to insure that their programs will provide the depth and breadth expected by medical schools.

Special courses are offered as a service to other departments which require a chemistry background for their students. Courses are also specifically designed for majors in the liberal and fine arts who, while not wishing to become scientists, do want to study the methods, the achievements and the role of science in our society.

General Education Requirements. The following courses may be used to fulfill the science General Education requirements: CHEM 101-102, CHEM 111, 124 or CHEM 121, 122, or PHYS 101-102. Higher level sequences are options for students who have a background in calculus.

Advanced Writing Proficiency. Each student writes a formal paper consisting of a technical discussion of the relevant chemical principles and methods related to her oral comprehensive presentation. This is normally submitted during the second semester of her senior year. She also prepares a concise abstract of the contents of her oral comprehensive presentation. This is normally submitted during the second semester of her senior year.

Senior Comprehensive. The comprehensive for the Department of Chemistry and Physics consists of a 30-35 minute oral presentation given during the spring semester of the senior year. The topic of the presentation is laboratory research carried out by the student under the supervision of a Saint Mary’s faculty member, student laboratory research carried out at another site during the summer, or a literature review of an important chemical topic.

American Chemical Society Certifications. Saint Mary’s College is an American Chemical Society approved school in both chemistry and biochemistry. For those students interested in a more intensive chemistry program, an ACS-certified curriculum is available. To secure certification a student must elect additional advanced coursework beyond that required in the B.S. degree program. Interested students should contact the department chair for information.

Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry (60 hours)

• CHEM 121, 122, 221, 222, 252, 311, 312, 314, 319, 332, 411, 431, 495, 496

Required supporting courses:
• MATH 131, 132, 231 (or equivalents)
• PHYS 221, 222 (or equivalents)
• (BIO 152 strongly recommended)

Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry – concentration in Biochemistry (61 hours)
A biochemistry concentration is particularly useful to those students interested in pursuing a chemistry background for the health professions (e.g., medical and dental school).

• CHEM 121, 122, 221, 222, 252, 311, 314, 319, 323, 324, 332, 411, 424, 495, 496

Required supporting courses:
• MATH 131, 132
• PHYS 221, 222
• BIO 152
• BIO 221 strongly recommended

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Chemistry (49 hours)

• CHEM 121, 122, 221, 222, 252, 311, 314, 319, 332, 411, 495, 496

Required supporting courses:
• MATH 131-132 (or equivalents)
• PHYS 221, 222
• (BIO 152 strongly recommended)

Certain substitutions may be made with the consent of the department to meet the specialized needs of individual students. Students interested in attending graduate school in chemistry or biochemistry should participate in research and should consult the department chair about enrolling in additional chemistry, math and/or biology courses.

Minor in Chemistry (18-24 hours)

• CHEM 121, 122, 221
• 3 courses above CHEM 221 (one must have a lab)
• No more than 2 of the above three courses from one of the following areas: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry

Minor in Physics (20 hours)

• PHYS 217, 218, or 221, 222
• three of the following (or equivalents): CHEM 312, PHYS 336 taken at Saint Mary’s or PHYS 230, 310, 421 taken at Notre Dame
• selection of the final three courses in the sequence must be made in consultation with a member of the faculty in the department of Chemistry and Physics.

Chemistry Courses (CHEM)

101-102 Chemistry in Context I, II 4, 4
A survey course for students majoring in disciplines other than the natural
sciences. Application of fundamental chemical principles to selected inorganic, organic, and biological systems, with particular emphasis on topics of interest to citizens in a technological society. (Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory)

111 General Chemistry 4
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of general chemistry. Laboratory experiments will closely correspond with the lecture material. (Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory) Prerequisite: High school chemistry or permission of the instructor.

121-122 Principles of Chemistry I, II 4, 4
An introduction to chemical stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical energetics, chemical equilibria, kinetics and electrochemistry. Laboratory will explore principles presented in lecture. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Prerequisite: High school chemistry or permission of instructor.

124 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 4
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Laboratory experiments closely correspond with the lecture material. (Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or 121 or permission of the instructor.

221-222 Organic Chemistry I, II 4, 4
A treatment of the properties, structures, preparations and reactions of the important classes of compounds of carbon. (Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Prerequisites: CHEM 122.

252 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 2
An exploration of properties and structure in inorganic compounds. Focus will be on ionic compounds, covalent molecular structures, properties of elements, and coordination chemistry. (Two hours lecture) Prerequisite: CHEM 122.

311 Physical Chemistry I 3
An introduction to chemical thermodynamics, including the laws of thermodynamics, equilibrium (phase and solution equilibria), and electrochemistry, and to chemical kinetics, including the rate laws and reaction mechanisms. (Three hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHEM 122; MATH 132 or 133; PHYS 222. Recommended: CHEM 221.

312 Physical Chemistry II 3
An introduction to quantum chemistry, including techniques and applications of quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure, symmetry and group theory, and spectroscopy. (Three hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHEM 122; MATH 132 or 133; PHYS 222. Recommended: CHEM 222, 311, MATH 231.

314 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1-2
Laboratory experiments in the areas of thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum chemistry. (One four-hour laboratory) Pre- or co-requisites: CHEM 311 and 312.

319 Structure of Biomolecules 2
Introduction to the structures of the major classes of biomolecules including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. (Three hours lecture a week for ten weeks) Prerequisite: CHEM 221, BIO 152.

323 Biochemistry Laboratory 2
Selected experiments which explore common methods of biochemical analysis. (One four-hour laboratory per week) Prerequisites: CHEM 222. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 319 or permission of the instructor.

324 Biochemistry 3
A study of the chemical reactions characteristic of living systems, including treatment of the major metabolic pathways. (Three hours lecture per week) Prerequisites: CHEM 222, 319.

332 Analytical Chemistry 3
Quantitative methods of analytical chemistry are explored in both lecture and laboratory. Wet chemical and instrumental techniques of chemical analysis are studied and used. Analytical chemical uses of statistics and equilibrium are also discussed. (Two hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory) Prerequisites: CHEM 122.

411 Instrumental Methods 2
Advanced studies of modern theories and applications of instrumental analytical methods. Students will design, prepare and execute a variety of analyses using modern instrumental techniques including spectroscopic, chromatographic and electroanalytical methods. (One four-hour lab per week) Prerequisites: CHEM 222 and PHYS 222

424 Advanced Biochemistry 3
A treatment of the chemistry involved in metabolic and developmental processes which proceed at the cellular level, together with a consideration of areas of biochemistry current in the literature. Emphasis will be placed on a physical-chemical understanding of biochemical reactions and methodology. (Three hours lecture per week) Prerequisites: CHEM 324 and 311, or permission of instructor. Offered according to student demand.

431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3
Properties and bonding of inorganic substances in light of recent theories of atomic and molecular structure. (Three hours lecture per week) Pre- or corequisites: CHEM 252 and 311 or permission of instructor.

435 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2
This course focuses on the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds using advanced laboratory techniques, including the preparation of air sensitive compounds. Analysis includes the use of instrumental methods to assess purity and identification of products. (One four-hour laboratory per week) Prerequisite: CHEM 252, 311.

475 Advanced Laboratory Techniques 1-2
Advanced laboratory work in selected areas (such as polymers, natural products, computational methods, special separation techniques) determined by interests of the students and the instructor. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Offered according to student demand. May be repeated for credit with different laboratory projects.

485 Research 1-3
Participation in original experimental or theoretical investigation in collaboration with a member of the faculty. Elective with permission of the department chair. May be repeated.

490 Topics in Chemistry 2-3
Topics in Chemistry not covered in the regular department offerings and selected according to the interests of the students and instructor. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. (Two or three lectures per week) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Offered according to student demand.

495 Seminar I 1
Presentations by students of selected topics in chemistry from current research and literature. Guest speakers will give invited lectures. Graded S/U. Pre- or co-requisite: CHEM 311.

496 Seminar II 1
Preparation and presentation of either a student’s undergraduate research project or a literature review of a major current chemical topic. Guest speakers will give invited lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 495

497 Independent Study 1-2
Enables properly qualified students to carry out independent study under the guidance of an instructor. Content dependent on student need and interest. Elective with permission of the department chair. May be repeated with a different topic.

502 AP Chemistry 2
A study of the content, curriculum, and methods of AP chemistry including laboratory exercises. The course coordinates classical and contemporary views of chemical bonding. It also presents phenomenological treatment of chemical kinetics.Chemical equilibrium and thermodynamics and their interrelationship are discussed, as is the important process of oxidation-reduction. May be repeated for up to four hours of credit.

Physics Courses (PHYS)

101-102 Introduction to PhysicsI, II 4,4
Experience in physics which provides students a basis for understanding scientific and technology issues. Designed for students not majoring in the sciences but of interest to all. Students enrolling in Phys 102 must have completed Phys 101 or its equivalent. (Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory/demonstration)

217-218 Physics I, II 4, 4
A treatment of the fundamental principles of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical phenomena. This is a calculus based course designed for students in the life sciences. (Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory) Prerequisite: Math 115 or 131 or 133, or permission of the instructor.

221- 222 General Physics I, II 5,5
A detailed treatment of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics (both geometrical and wave). This is a calculus based course designed for students in the physical sciences and math. (Three hours lecture, one-hour recitation, and one two-hour laboratory). Prerequisites: MATH 131 or 133 or permission of the instructor.

317 Physics III 4
A calculus-based treatment of selected topics in physics including vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and physical optics. This course will be taught for the last time in Fall 2001. (Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory) Prerequisites: Phys 218 and Math 231, or their equivalent.

336 Introduction to Electronics 3
An introduction to the electronic components and circuitry of laboratory equipment for students in biology, chemistry, psychology and physics. (Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

485 Research 1-3
Participation in original experimental or theoretical investigation in collaboration with a member of the faculty. Elective with permission of the department chair. May be repeated.

490 Topics in Physics 2-3
Topics in Physics not covered in the regular department offerings and selected according to the interests of the students and the instructor. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. (Two or three lectures per week) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Offered according to student demand.

502 AP Physics—B 2
A non-calculus course in which most topics of general and modern physics are reviewed. Areas of study include mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and modern physics. Emphasis is placed on both content and instructional technique. Problem-solving sessions are an important aspect of the course. Low-cost laboratories will be held that focus on conceptual problems. May be repeated for up to four hours of credit.

COMMUNICATION STUDIES, DANCE AND THEATRE
The Department of Communication Studies, Dance and Theatre offers a Bachelor of Arts major program in communication studies with concentrations in mass communication and speech communication. Additionally, two minors are offered in communication studies: advertising and public relations. The goals of the programs in communication studies are:

• to explore communication as a basic liberal arts area of interest to all disciplines and occupations;
• to improve student communication skills through guided practice and evaluations;
• to examine the role that communication has played in human relationships throughout history;
• to accumulate those tools that will help students to become more critical consumers, critics and creators of communication.

General Education Requirements. The following communications courses may be used to fulfill the General Education requirements as appropriate: COMM 103, 210. Only THTR and DANC courses may be used to fulfill the fine arts requirements.

Advanced Writing Proficiency. Students complete this requirement by submitting a portfolio of writing samples from three categories: traditional writing and research, technical writing and critical writing. The papers for the portfolio are based upon assignments prepared for courses in the major in Communication Studies. The portfolio is submitted for review in January of the senior year.

Senior Comprehensive. Students may complete the senior comprehensive in one of two sequences of courses reflecting the main intellectual traditions of the communication discipline: 1) research methods (COMM 385, 496), which explores social-scientific methods of inquiry, or 2) rhetoric and criticism (COMM 302, 495), focusing on the critical analysis of all types of public communication. The first course in either sequence should be taken in the spring of the junior year, the second in the fall of the senior year.

Program Requirements
Major in Communication Studies: Concentration in Mass Communication (30 hours)
The core in mass communication is designed to address the nature, responsibilities and effects of print and broadcast media. Selection from the electives will then allow students to develop further insight into media’s role in society, to explore the elements of importance in the analysis of specific media, or to acquire the skills desirable for work in the media.

• COMM 103 (student must complete with “B-” or above)
• COMM 210, 330, 384
• two of the following: COMM 302, 308, 312
• senior comprehensive sequence; either COMM 385, 496 or COMM 302, 495
• 2 COMM electives

Major in Communication Studies: Concentration in Speech Communication (30 hours)
Speech communication focuses on the verbal and nonverbal aspects of conversations between two people, discussions in small groups, formal presentations before audiences, the targeted messages of advertising and the communication strategies of the mass media.

• COMM 103 (student must complete with “B-” or above)
• COMM 210
• two of the following: COMM 200, 307, 350
• two of the following: COMM 302, 308, 312
• senior comprehensive sequence; either COMM 385, 496 or COMM 302, 495
• 2 COMM electives

Minor in Advertising* (15 hours)

• COMM 303, 308, 405
• two of the following: ART 103, COMM 266, 304, 454, 486

Minor in Public Relations* (15 hours)

• COMM 304, 308, 405
• two of the following: COMM 303, 307, 385 , 454, 486

* open to non-communication studies majors only

Communication Courses (COMM)

103 Introduction to Communication 3
A performance oriented course. Principles of interpersonal communication, small group discussion and public speaking.

200 Interpersonal Communication 3
A study of interpersonal communication theories and concepts. Focus on the role of communication in understanding and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: COMM 103.

203 Small Group Communication 3
A study of the process and theories of communication in small groups. Focus on improving individual communication in groups. Prerequisite: COMM 103.

210 Mass Communication: Past, Present, Future 3
The core in mass communication is designed to address the nature, responsibilities, and effects of print, broadcast, and digital communication technologies. Emphasis is placed on political/economic pressures that shape the applications of communication technologies and legal/policy concerns. Prerequisite: Comm 103 or permission ofinstructor.

266 Introduction to New Media 3
An introduction to the new visual technologies and basic concepts (mechanical, visual, and aesthetic) for their creative use in the visual arts. Those fields involved may include photography, film, video, computer imagery and holography and other contemporary media. Students will be introduced to these media through lectures, direct laboratory experience, discussion sessions and creative problem-solving projects. No prerequisite: ART 103 desirable. (Also listed as ART 266)

302 History and Criticism of Public Address 3
A survey of the principles of human public communication. Topics include theories of public speaking, political and social movement communication, and beginning rhetorical criticism. Special attention is given to the communicative efforts of women in the public arena. Prerequisite: 12 hours of communication courses.

303 Advertising in Society 3
The study of the role of advertising in contemporary society. Topics include the history and sociology of advertising and the analysis of advertising and marketing efforts from a communications perspective. Prerequisite: COMM 103.

304 Public Relations 3
The course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the skills and techniques that cover several closely associated areas: writing for public relations, copy dissemination, media use and media network design ranging across internal and external media, print, electronic and audiovisual media. Prerequisite: COMM 103.

307 Organizational Communication 3
This course focuses on communication challenges in the corporate world. Topics include corporate culture, management strategy, information technologies and multicultural communication. Students will gain skills in work relationships, interviewing and presentation. Prerequisite: COMM 103

308 Persuasion 3
Assessment of research and theory as they illuminate persuasion in interpersonal, public and mediated communication contexts. Topics include motivation, attitude information and change, social and cultural influences, credibility and non-verbal aspects of communication. Special attention is given to persuasive appeals. Prerequisite: COMM 103 or permission of instructor.

312 Argumentation 3
The study of argumentation as applied to public and mediated discourse. Topics include: patterns of reasoning, identification and analysis of fallacies, types of supporting evidence, presentation and refutation of cases. Specific topics for analysis will be taken from contemporary discussions of political, social and economic issues. Prerequisite: COMM 103 or permission of instructor.

313 Journalism 3
Techniques of newswriting, editing, copy editing, feature writing and newspaper makeup and publication. (Also listed as ENWR 313)

324 Sign Language I 3
Introduction to basic sign language. American Sign Language syntax and vocabulary is emphasized as well as sign communication which focuses on the native language of the deaf. Appreciation and awareness of deaf culture is a major consideration within the course. (Also listed as COMD 324)330 Critical Issues in
Mass Communication 3

This course is designed to introduce students to: the political economy of media institutions in a global environment; the media effects research tradition; and ethical issues associated with mass communication in culture. Special attention is focused on information control in this age of convergence of media institutions, the impact of computer technology on social and community life, and privacy issues. Prerequisite: COMM 210.

333 Magazine Writing 3
The rich field of periodical publications is the object of this course, which offers students the opportunity to try their hands at subject matters and voices both suitable to different magazine readerships and reflective of their own interests and opinions. (Also listed as ENWR 333.)

337 Introduction to Communicative Disorders 3
The causes, characteristics and treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders. (Also listed as COMD 337.)

350 Intercultural Communication 3
This course introduces students to the role communication plays in shaping interactions between members of differing cultural groups. Topics include the role of media as vehicles of cultural expression, tourism as a characteristic type of encounter between people, and the ways in which maps construct the identity of social groups. Prerequisite: COMM 103.

360 Oral Interpretation 3
The study and analysis of literature through performance. Students will gain experience in the epic, lyric, and dramatic modes of solo performance in addition to a beginning exploration of ensemble work in a performance study. (Also listed as THTR 360.)

369 Public Communication 3
Investigation of the role of public speaking in society, pairing theoretical
perspectives and experience with both extemporaneous and manuscripted speeches. Prerequisite: COMM 103 or consent of instructor.

383 Art and Entertainment Law 3
A study of intellectual property as it applies to art and entertainment. Topics include: moral and economic rights, contracts, copyright, unfair competition, privacy, publicity and censorship.

384 Mass Communication Law 3
Exploration of governmental regulations of electronic and print media in America. Historical and contemporary analysis of law in such areas as defamation, privacy, state secrets, obscenity, copyright, regulation of advertising, access to government information, free press/ fair trial and regulation of broadcasting, cable, and the internet. Prerequisite: COMM 210 or permission of instructor.

385 Research in Communication 3
Introduction to modes of scholarly inquiry in communication, treatment
of historical and critical approaches as well as quantitative scientific approaches. Prerequisites: 12 hours of communications courses.

405 Writing for Advertising and Public Relations 3
To prepare the student for a career or graduate work in advertising or public relations, the course provides the opportunity to learn and refine skills in style and grammar; writing press releases, backgrounders, brochure copy, features, newsletter copy, advertising copy for both print and electronic media, and direct mail and retail copy; desktop publishing; working collaboratively with printers, artists, and other writers. Prerequisites: COMM 303 or 304.

454 Communication Ethics 3
Survey of ethical theories focusing on their application to communication. Interpersonal, small group, persuasion and mass media situations will be considered. Prerequisites: 12 hours of communications courses.

486 Practicum/Production 3
Individual practical projects for the advanced student(s) with a “hands-on” emphasis in producing a partic- ular kind of communication (i.e., conduct a market survey, produce a radio/T.V. spot). Available to individual students or to a group of students as a course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

490 Special Topics 1-3
Topics of special interest in communication not covered in the regular department offerings. May be repeated with different topic.

495 Seminar in Rhetoric and Criticism 3
A seminar critically examining both written and oral rhetoric. Topics include the varieties of rhetorical critical methods and frames. The major component of this course is the design, execution, and presentation of a critical essay. This course satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite: COMM 302.

496 Seminar in Advanced Research Methods 3
A seminar to facilitate the design, execution and critique of an individual research project. This course satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite: COMM 385.

497 Independent Study 1-3
Research for the advanced student. Prerequisite: Permission of the independent study committee. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit.

499 Internship 3
Placement of the advanced student in internship opportunities, generally off-campus and within the local community. Designed specifically for the speech and/or mass communication major, a typical internship might be at a television or radio station, advertising or public relations firms, or in the marketing or public communication division of an area business. Prerequisites: 20 hours of communication coursework. Offered each semester. May be repeated. Graded: S/U

Program in Dance
The Department of Communication Studies, Dance and Theatre offers a 16-hour minor in dance. The minor prepares students for further involvement in the dance profession as artists, educators, researchers, leaders, and administrators. The program values individuality, diversity, community, and the empowerment of women through artistic expression. The curriculum fosters the development of the individual creative voice, encourages risk-taking and provides diverse artistic and academic opportunities.

Students are invited to participate in all aspects of dance production under the auspices
of the Department of Communication Studies, Dance and Theatre. The goals of the
program in dance are:

• to develop an appreciative and informed dance audience on campus and in the community through course offerings and performances;
• to offer serious students the opportunity to extend their knowledge and technical skill through academic and performance courses;
• to further the development of those who would continue the study of dance at a professional training school, performing company or graduate program.

The superior student may explore the possibility of a Student-Designed Major (SDM) which encourages interdisciplinary, cross-cultural study. Please refer to page 42 of this bulletin for SDM guidelines.

General Education Requirements. The following dance courses may be used to fulfill the fine arts General Education requirement: DANC 240, 241.

Program Requirements
Minor in Dance (16 hours)

• DANC 243 (minimum of 3 hours)
• one of the following: DANC 240, 241, 242, 342
• one of the following: DANC 344, 345
• a minimum of four of the following: DANC 144, 145, 146, 148, 149, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 347, 390

 

Dance Courses (DANC)
NOTE: All dance technique classes (except DANC 347) include an academic component. There are required and recommended texts as well as written mid-term and final examinations testing knowledge of terminology and movement concepts. An additional performance final is also required in technique and choreography classes. Students receive 2 hours for technique courses taken for the first time and 1 credit for subsequent enrollment in the same level technique course.

144 Modern Dance Technique:Beginning 2-1
An introduction to movement concepts of modern dance. Designed for students with no previous movement training. May be repeated.

145 Ballet Technique: Beginning 2-1
An introduction to basic ballet technique and terminology. Designed for students with no previous movement training. May be repeated.

146 Improvisation 2-1
Movement exploration in response to given problems or ideas. Emphasis on individual movement and group interaction. May be repeated.

148 Jazz Technique: Beginning 2-1
A practical course in contemporary jazz technique with application to musical theatre. May be repeated.

149 Stott Conditioning I 2-1
This course introduces the Stott/Pilates conditioning process creating a balanced body in alignment and muscular development. Muscle groups are strengthened through a series of resistance exercises. Primary areas of concentration are core conditioning and maintaining the natural curves of the spine. Stott/Pilates I students will cover beginning and intermediate mat exercises. General knowledge of muscle groups and movements and functions of each will be explored. May be repeated.

240 Introduction to Dance 3
A survey of dance as an art form presented in both lecture and studio format. This course includes a brief history of dance and dance theatre, a survey of dance in relation to other fine art forms and a basic introduction to the creative choreographic process. Movement analysis, evaluation and criticism will be explored through kinetic and literary exercises. The practical experience of this course is intended to develop the student’s personal aesthetic and appreciation of dance. This course satisfies the fine arts requirement.

241 20th Century Dance History and Aesthetics 3
This course addresses contemporary issues in the ballet and modern dance idioms in the 20th century. Through the study of history and aesthetics, major works and choreographers will be analyzed through film, video, criticism and creative exploration. This course satisfies the fine arts requirement.

242 Dance Composition/Improvisation I 3
An exploration of the creative choreographic process incorporating ele- ments of composition. Improvisation will be used as a tool for forming ideas, developing movement vocabulary and creative problem solving. Solo and group choreography will be explored.

243 Repertory/Performance Workshop 1-3
Variable credit offered for performance and production. Student must be concurrently enrolled in a technique class. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours. By audition only.

244 Modern Dance Technique: Intermediate 2-1
A course exploring various approaches to technique, with emphasis on the concepts of weight, space, time and flow. Prerequisite: DANC 144 or consent of the instructor. May be repeated.

245 Ballet Technique: Intermediate 2-1
A technique course with an emphasis on correct alignment and proper execution of barre and center exercises. Prerequisite: DANC 145 or placement audition. May be repeated.

248 Jazz Technique: Intermediate 2-1
Jazz technique at a more advanced level with emphasis on performance and styles. Prerequisite: DANC 148 or placement audition. (Elective) May be repeated.

249 Stott Conditioning II 2-1
This course is an extension of Stott/Pilates I. Beginning and intermediate mat exercises will be reviewed before proceeding to the advanced mat exercises. Reformer (equipment work) will be explored at the beginning and intermediate level. Musculoskeletal system will be reviewed and muscle origin, insertion and actions will be a primary focus. Prerequisite: DANC 149. May be repeated.

342 Dance Composition/Improvisation II 3
An extension of Dance Composition/Improvisation I, this course incorporates complex theories and ideas in composition and improvisation. Development of the students personal artistic voice will be nurtured through creation and manipulation of movement material in solo and group work. Performance and production elements will be emphasized as part of the advanced study of choreography.

345 Ballet Technique: Advanced 2-1
A continuation of ballet technique with an emphasis on accuracy, style, intricate combinations, strength, endurance and more complete vocabulary. Prerequisite: DANC 245 or placement audition. May be repeated.

347 Pointe Technique 1
A course for the advanced ballet student in the technique of pointe work. Prerequisite: placement audition. Corequisite: DANC 245 or 345. May be repeated.

348 Jazz Technique: Advanced 2
A continuation of jazz technique providing a stimulating and rigorous application of both the traditional jazz dance vocabulary and contemporary styles. The course prepares the dancer for complex group and solo work for concert performance, video, and musical theatre. Prerequisite: DANC 248 or placement audition. May be repeated.

390 Special Topics in Dance 1-3
Courses in technique and/or theory. Possible topics: Labanotation, Laban Movement Analysis, Pedagogy, Dance in World Cultures, Music for dancers, Liturgical and Sacred Dance, Historical Social Dance, Folk Dance, Irish, Tap. May be repeated.

397 Independent Study 1-3
Research for the advanced student. Consent of instructor required.

Program in Theatre
The program in theatre provides a comprehensive background in this multifaceted discipline. The study of theatre illuminates, enriches and interprets human existence. It allows the student the opportunity to gain knowledge of both the process of theatre production and the ideas explored in the literature of the theatre. The goals of the theatre program are:

• to introduce students to the multiple and varied arts which comprise the theatre;
• to engender in students an understanding and respect for the discipline of
the theatre;
• to develop a knowledgeable and appreciative audience for live theatre through course offerings and theatrical productions;
• to produce, in as professional a manner as possible, important pieces of dramatic literature.

A student is required to explore three basic areas of theatre: its historical and literary foundations; the techniques of translating theory into action; and the translation itself, that is, production. The course work will be applied in practice through production assignments under the close supervision of faculty.

General Education Requirements. The following theatre courses may be used to fulfill the fine arts General Education requirement: THTR 135, 205, 265.

Advanced Writing Proficiency. Students complete this requirement by submitting a portfolio in the fall of the senior year. The papers in the portfolio include: an analysis of a one-act play and two other papers written for courses which fulfill the requirements for the major in Theatre.

Senior Comprehensive. The senior comprehensive in theatre takes place during the fall and spring semesters of the senior year. In the fall, the student chooses a one act play to research and analyze on both literary and theatrical levels. This work is then synthesized into paper. During the spring, the student actualizes the production, serving as both director and designer, for a live performance before an audience.

Program Requirements
Major in Theatre (36-38 hours)

• THTR 205, 245, 265, 355, 375, 380, 475, 480
• one dance technique course (2 hours)
• one course (3 hours) in dramatic literature offered by theatre, English or modern languages
• electives: three additional THTR courses

Minor in Theatre; production (12 hours)

• THTR 245, 265, 375
• THTR elective at the 300/400 level

Minor in Theatre; performance (12 hours)

• THTR 205, 265, 375
• THTR elective at the 300/400 level

Theatre Courses (THTR)

135 Introduction to Theatre 3
A broad and comprehensive view of theatre and how it communicates. Fulfills the fine arts requirements.

205 Introduction to Acting 3
Exploration of the elements of a realistic acting technique using games, improvisations and exercises, culminating in two-character scenes later in the semester.

245 Stagecraft 3
An introduction to the techniques of the backstage world. Areas of study include scenic and property construction, scenic painting, stage lighting, theatre safety and special effects.

265 Play Analysis for the Theatre 3
Reading and analyzing play texts from theatrical and literary perspectives. Fulfills the fine arts requirement. Offered once every year.

305 Characterization 3
Exploration of the process of characterization with emphasis on techniques of physical transformation and psychological realism. Prerequisite: Thtr 205.

355 Voice and Movement 3
Development of techniques based on understanding and integration of
body/mind. Areas of study include body image, body awareness, alignment, relaxation, voice production and vocal work on literature.

360 Oral Interpretation 3
The study and analysis of literature through performance. Students will gain experience in the epic, lyric, and dramatic modes of solo performance in addition to a beginning exploration of ensemble work in a performance study. (Also listed as COMM 360.)

375 Rehearsal and Performance 1-3
Rehearsal and performance of a faculty-directed production. Participation as an assistant director, stage manager or actor in a 5-6 week rehearsal/ performance period. May be repeated for up to a maximum of 9 hours of credit. Prerequisite: Audition, consent of the instructor.

377 Playwriting I 3
Principles of writing for the stage. Emphasis on dramatic structure, character development, plot management, dialogue and critical analysis.

378 Contemporary Drama 3
An examination of the texts and movements which comprise contemporary theatre in England and America.

380 History of Theatre 3
A study of the development of theatrical art, including the physical theatre, production practices and cultural contexts, from the beginnings in primitive rituals through contemporary time.

405 Playing Shakespeare 3
A technique to equip the contemporary actor to deal more comfortably with the textual and stylistic problems of acting Shakespeare. Prerequisite: THTR 205.

410 Advanced Topics in Acting 3
Courses for advanced actors. Possible topics: improvisation, musical theatre, audition techniques, and period styles.

430 Theatre Management 3
The principles and practice of producing for the commercial stock, resident college, and community theatre.

445 Scene Design 3
An in-depth introduction to scenic design for the stage from concept to rendering.

455 Costume Design 3
The theory and practice of costume design, including design projects. Prerequisite: Thtr 272 or permission of the instructor.

475 Stage Directing 3
Emphasis on techniques and styles of directing for the stage. Readings, exercises, and directing project.

477 Playwriting II 3
Principles of dramatic writing focusing on the full-length form. Experiments with a variety of techniques of composition including improvisation, historical research and oral history. Prerequisite: Thtr 377.

480 Production Projects 3
Planning and execution of a large-scale project. Majors select, analyze, design, direct and produce a one-act play during their senior year of study. Graded: S/U.

488 Practicum 1-3
Individual practical projects for the advanced student.Consent of the instructor. May be repeated for up to six hours of credit.

490 Special Topics in TheatreStudies 1-3
Seminars in theatre. Sample topics: a literary seminar on Tennessee Williams, stage make-up, stage management. May be repeated for credit.

497 Independent Study 1-3
Research for the advanced student. Permission of the instructor. May be repeated.

499 Internship 1-3
Practical off-campus experience in theatre-related field at an approved site. Jointly supervised by a faculty member and a representative from the sponsoring organization. Graded: S/U

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE
Courses in computer science are designed to educate students of the liberal arts in computer literacy, to provide computer programming instruction for students of mathematics, science, business and social science, and to establish a solid foundation in computer software theory and practice for students of all disciplines. The courses are taught by the mathematics department. The College offers a major in Computation Mathematics which combines mathematics and computer science (see Mathematics), a major in Management Information Systems which combines business and computer science (see Business Administration and Economics) and two minors outlined below.

Program Requirements
Minor in Computer Science (15-16 hours)

• CPSC 207, 307
• two of the following: CPSC 315, 328, 417
• one other CPSC course above 207

Minor in Information Science (14-16 hours)

• CPSC 103, 207, 217
• one of the following: CPSC 417, 429
• one additional course of the following: CPSC 315, 328, 417, 429
• students with appropriate preparation may substitute any 300/400 level course for CPSC 103

Computer Science Courses (CPSC)

101 Orientation to Information Technology 0
Designed to introduce students to campus information technology. Topics include text processing and desktop awareness, network awareness, information access using the Internet, and information integration and presentation using the World Wide Web. Course meets for four sessions. Graded: S/U.

102 Spreadsheets 1
This course introduces the student to an integrated spreadsheet application. Topics covered include: cell formulas and built-in functions, formatting, charting, macros and integration of spreadsheet data into a word processor. Graded: S/U.103 Introduction to Computers 2 This course includes a brief history of computing, uses of computers in society and ethical issues in computing. Students learn to use a database application as they create and manipulate tables, forms, queries, reports, macros and other database objects. Some object-oriented programming is included.

207 Computer Programming 3
This course explores program development and design with objects; the designs are implemented in Java. The emphasis is on designing, writing and correcting programs. Topics include the internal organization of the computer, procedures and functions, elementary data structures, and techniques of problem solving. No previous experience with computers is required. The course is focused around a weekly two-hour laboratory and provides in-depth programming experience.

217 COBOL Programming in Business Systems 3
Designed to teach the use of COBOL in top-down development, debugging, and testing of programs. It includes most features of the COBOL language: sorting, handling, indexed files, use of single-level and multiple-level tables, searching indexed tables, and use of the STRING, UNSTRING, and INSPECT statements. The course also covers techniques and algorithms for tasks common in business programming such as data verification, updating sequential and indexed files, report design, and control breaks. Prerequisite: CPSC 207.

307 C and Assembly Language Programming 3
This course is designed to deepen a student’s understanding of how a computer works by studying the C programming language and how it interfaces with assembly language. A weekly laboratory provides experience in controlling the behavior of the computer in ways not possible in PASCAL or COBOL. Topics include computer organization, assemblers, loaders, link editors and memory management. Prerequisite: CPSC 207 or its equivalent.

308 Electronic Communications 3
An introduction to data communications in a business setting. Examines the fundamentals of network architecture including layers, protocols, client/server model, file transfers and other low-level communications issues. Students will experience hands-on internet related programming including web page development using HTML, interactive pages with JavaScript and distributed execution using Java. Prerequisite: CPSC 207 and 328 or with permission.

315 Simulation: Theory and Application 3
Theory of computer simulation, including applications of continuous and discrete models of industrial and management systems. The SLAM (Simulation Language for Alternative Modeling) language is used. Topics include probability distributions, random number generation, queuing, and design of simulation experiments. Prerequisites: Math 114 (or 345) and CPSC 207.

328 Data Structures 3
This course introduces the concepts and techniques of structuring data for complex problems, and provides experience in accessing and processing this data. An object-oriented paradigm is used throughout the course. The course is designed especially for students who will choose a career in information technology. Prerequisite: CPSC 207.

417 Systems Analysis and Design 4
This course includes a study of systems, particularly those which lend themselves to computer representation, a study of systems analysis and design and the completion of a major systems project done in a team environment. The project will involve the analysis of an actual system problem, the writing of a system proposal to solve the problem, the presentation of the proposal to the users of the system and the design and construction of a Prototype to implement the proposal. Prerequisite: CPSC 328 or 217 or consent of the instructor.

429 Data Base Systems 3
Topics include a review of data structures, a study of data base management concepts and an analysis of various algorithms for data manipulation in data base management systems. Prerequisite: CPSC 217 or its equivalent.

497 Independent Study 1-2
Provides properly qualified students with an opportunity for independent study and careful consideration from an advanced standpoint of selected topics in computer science. Departmental approval required. May be repeated.

EDUCATION
The mission of the Education Department is to develop passionate, ethical school leaders, well-prepared in the scholarship, methodology, and professionalism of teaching to successfully cultivate the diverse gifts of each student.

The Education Department seeks to prepare professional educators who have internalized the values of education and who have the passion and commitment to play a critical role in the development of children and society. Additionally, the department supports and encourages its students to explore leadership positions in education. Education students are expected to demonstrate excellence in scholarship and academic ability.

Teachers graduating from the Education Department at Saint Mary’s College will have the professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to meet the needs of students in today’s diverse classrooms. The department is committed to developing beginning teachers who value diversity, are able to work for and support issues of social justice, to be active against causes of alienation, poverty, and oppression, and to support dignity within the profession and within the larger society.

Graduates will have a broad professional knowledge base that enables them to deliver effective instruction using a wide variety of methodologies in a manner that is student-centered and focused on individual needs. Graduates will demonstrate compassion for the student and families they serve. They will conduct their professional practice in an ethical and moral manner. Graduates of the Education Department will be reflective practitioners who are able to analyze and grow from their teaching experiences throughout their professional careers.

The Teacher Education Program. The undergraduate teacher education program offers elementary education (elementary school setting grades K–6), middle school education (middle school setting grades 5–9); high school education (high school setting grades 9–12). The performance-based standards for the initial preparation of teachers are those recommended and adopted by the Indiana Professional Standards Board (1999).
The degree offered through the department is the Bachelor of Arts.

Advanced Writing Proficiency. Candidates prepare two submissions to the Advanced Writing Proficiency Portfolio. Additional detailed information on the Advanced Writing Proficiency Portfolio is found in the Guide to the Portfolios for the Teacher Education Program available to students in the Shaheen College Bookstore.

Senior Comprehensive. Candidates complete EDUC 472 Student Teaching in the Elementary School and The Student Teaching Portfolio at the Satisfactory Level, attain the Indiana Professional Standards Board required cut-off scores for the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) and the Praxis Examinations (Specialty Area Tests for Elementary Education and Reading).

Special Requirements of the Education Department
All education students must:

• Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in general education courses prior to applying for admission to the Education Department. • Complete EDUC 201 Teaching in A Multicultural Society with a grade of C+ or above, receive a satisfactory score on the Initial Teaching Portfolio, receive a satisfactory evaluation from the EDUC 20l field-based supervisor, and attain the Indiana Professional Standards Board required cut off scores for the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) prior to being admitted to the Education Department. The student must submit a formal application to the Department at the completion of EDUC 201.
• Complete at a satisfactory level the writing proficiency and advanced writing proficiency requirements.
• Complete at a satisfactory level all required field experiences prior to student teaching.
• Complete 30 extra hours of field experience working with children outside of the assigned field work linked to education courses. Prior to student teaching documentation of this field experience must be filed with the Director of Student Teaching.
• Complete at a satisfactory level the Methods and Materials Teaching Portfolio.
• File a petition for placement in student teaching with the Director of Student Teaching/Field Study one year prior to the semester of student teaching. Student must have 2.7 cumulative grade point average for placement in student teaching.
• Successfully complete student teaching and the Student Teaching Portfolio.
• Meet the Indiana criteria on Praxis I and II Teacher Examinations (PPST and Content Specialty Area Test).
• Complete and submit for certification the application for the Indiana standard, original teaching license.

It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of and meet the specific requirements and deadlines for a B.A. in Elementary Education and/or completion of Middle School Education and/or completion of High School Education licenses. Students who seek licensure in a state other than Indiana must assume the responsibility to meet specific requirements for licensing in that state.

Interstate Agreement Contracts (for licensure) exist between the state of Indiana and the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CN, DE, District of Columbia, FL, GA, HI, ID, Il, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV and WY (as of April 2001).

Programs in Education
The Indiana Professional Standards Board and the Saint Mary’s College Education Department are in the process of revising teacher education standards and requirements. Courses outlined in this bulletin are for students who are first year students
in the Fall 2001 semester. These students will be licensed under the new standards. Students should contact the Education Department for updated requirements throughout their program.

Elementary Education
The Education Department offers the elementary education major. Students completing this major will have completed all requirements to be licensed in the primary and intermediate school settings. The successful major will have met the developmental standards of Early Childhood and Middle Childhood Education and the Generalist Standards for Early and Middle Childhood Education. The elementary education programs are approved programs of the Indiana Professional Standards Board and the National Council Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Major in Elementary Education

• EDUC 201, 213, 215, 220, 240, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 308, 352, 354, 406, and 471.
• HIST 103 or 104, HIST 201 or 202, MATH 118, and 302; Check with the Department regarding additional content class requirements.

Reading Minor
The Education Department offers a college minor in reading. Students in any education program may complete the minor.

• EDUC 301, 304, 306, 308, 404, 406, 486
• One of the following courses: EDUC 481, ENLT 305, COMD 425.

Middle School Education
The Education Department offers a certification program in Middle School Education. Students completing this program will have completed all requirements to be licensed in the middle school setting. The successful program completer will have met the developmental standards of Early Adolescence and the content standards in one of the following areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies. The middle school program is an approved program of the Indiana Professional Standards Board and the National Council Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Middle School Certification Program

• EDUC 201, 220, 342, 350 or 352, 354 or 356, 404, 472 or 473 or 475, 487
• One course from one of the following areas:

» Social Studies: EDUC 302, 443
» Language Arts/English: EDUC 301, 304, 406, 447
» Science: EDUC 303, 449
» Mathematics: EDUC 305, 451

• Additional content requirements in one of the following fields: English Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Early Adolescence Generalist

High School Education
The Education Department offers a minor in Secondary Education. Students completing this minor will have completed all requirements to be licensed in the school setting: High School. The successful program completer will have met the developmental standards of Adolescence/Young Adult and the content standards in one or more disciplines. The high school program is an approved program of the Indiana Professional Standards Board and the National Council Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Saint Mary’s students planning to complete the Secondary Education minor must have a major in one of the following content disciplines approved for Saint Mary’s College: business, English; modern languages (French, Spanish); mathematics; all science majors (science majors must complete licensing requirements in one of the following areas: physical science, life science, or earth and space science); history (history majors must complete additional course work in political science and one of the following: sociology, psychology, economics, geography); political science (political science majors must complete additional course work in history and one of the following: sociology, psychology, economics, geography).

Notre Dame students planning to complete the Secondary Education minor must have a major in one of the following content disciplines approved for the University of Notre Dame: English; foreign languages (French, Spanish); mathematics; all science majors (science majors must complete licensing requirements in one of the following areas: physical science, life science, or earth and space science); history (history majors must complete additional course work in political science and one of the following: sociology, psychology, economics, geography); political science (political science majors must complete additional course work in history and one of the following: sociology, psychology, economics, geography).

Minor in Secondary Education

• EDUC 201, 220, 240, 340, 350, 356, 404, 474.
• One of the following: EDUC 443, 445, 447, 448, 449, 451

Visual Arts and Music Education
The Education Department offers a certification program for students majoring in Visual Arts and Music Education. Students completing this program will have completed all requirements to be licensed in one or all of the following school settings: Elementary, Primary; Elementary, Intermediate; Middle School; and High School. The successful program completer will have met the developmental standards for one or all of the following: Early Childhood, Early Adolescence, Adolescence/Young Adult; and the content standards in one of the following areas: Visual Arts or Music. The Visual Arts and Music programs are approved by the Indiana Professional Standards Board and the National Council Accreditation of Teacher Education.

High School Certification Program for Visual Arts and Music

• EDUC 201, 220, 340, 350, 356, 404, 474 or 476
• ART 331 or MUS 453

Middle School Certification Program for Visual Arts and Music

• EDUC 201, 220, 342, 350, 356, 404, 473 or 476
• ART 331 or MUS 453.

Elementary School Certification Program for Visual Arts and Music

• EDUC 201, 220, 240, 352, 354 or 356, 404, 471 or 476
• ART 231 or MUS 351.

Education Courses (EDUC)
Note: EDUC 201 is a prerequisite for all Education courses. EDUC 213, 215, 220, and 240 may be taken concurrently with 201.

201 Foundations for Teaching in a Multicultural Society 3
An introduction to teaching and learning in the educational system of the UnitedStates of America today. The essential background roles of history, governance, financing, philosophy, and law are set in a multicultural framework that considers what it means to be a teacher in a multicultural society. Within this multicultural framework, Education 201, Foundations for Teaching in a Multicultural Society, addresses themes of child and Adolescent Development, Diversity, Learning Environment, Communication Techniques, Professionalism, and Collaboration as found in the Saint Mary’s College Preservice Teacher Standards. Satisfactory completion of The Initial Teaching Portfolio and thirty (30) hours of field experience are required.

213 American Mosaic: Integrative Approaches to the Arts in the Elementary Classroom (Kdg–Grade 6) 2
Beginning teachers of Early and Middle Childhood will develop knowledge, understanding, and the ability to use—as appropriate to their own understanding and skills—the content, functions, and achievements of dance, music, theater, and the several visual arts as primary media for communication, inquiry, and insight among elementary (primary and intermediate) students. An exploration of culturally bound and created arts in the United States will be examined for their application and implementation into four content disciplines in the elementary curriculum. An emphasis will be placed on integrative and inclusive approaches to teaching and learning the arts.

215 Wellness and Lifetime Fitness 2
Beginning teachers of Early and Middle Childhood will develop knowledge, understanding, and the ability to use the comprehensive nature of students’ physical, mental, and social well-being to create opportunities for student development and practice of skills that contribute to good health. Emphasis will be placed on instructional activities that promote the development of healthy and well-rounded children.

220 Applied Media and Instructional Technology 3
Various educational technologies and media are quickly becoming standard in the modern classroom. This course offers the students the opportunity to operate a computer system in order to use software successfully; evaluate and use computers and related technologies and media to support the instructional process; explore, evaluate, and use computer technology-based material and media; demonstrate knowledge of uses of computers for problem solving, data collection, information management, communications, presentations, and decision making; select and integrate computer technology-based instruction and media in the curriculum of one’s subject area(s) and/or grade level(s); demonstrate skill in using productivity tools for professional and personal use, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and print/graphic utilities; exhibit knowledge of equity, ethical, legal, and human issues of technology and media; and identify resources for staying current in applications of computing, related technologies, and media in education.

240 Teaching in the Elementary School Setting 3
An introduction to instructional design, methodology, and strategies appropriate for teaching in the elementary school setting, K–6. This course is the study and practice of instructional methods which are common elements of effective teaching including: lesson planning, questioning skills, models of teaching, cooperative learning, assessment, and classroom management and discipline.

301 Themes and Perspectivesin the Integrated Language Arts 3
This course is designed for preservice teachers to develop knowledge, understanding, and the ability to use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different situations, materials, and ideas. A semester-long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

302 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle School 3
This course is designed for preservice teachers to develop knowledge, understanding, and the ability to use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies--the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences (such as anthropology, archaeology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology), and other related areas (such as humanities, law, philosophy, religion, mathematics, science, and technology)—to promote students’ abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world. A semester-long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

303 Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle School 3
This course is designed to introduce the concepts and processes in the world of science, including physical, life, and earth and space sciences. The course will teach the incorporation of those concepts and processes at appropriate grade levels and connect concepts and processes to other areas of the elementary and middle school curriculum. Planning strategies, developing techniques, and measuring the outcomes of the teaching process will be covered. A semester-long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

304 Developmental Reading 3
Develops the knowledge, skills and teaching strategies essential in implementing a balanced classroom reading program that includes an emphasis on the use of letter/sound relationships, context, and meaningful text. A semester-long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

305 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle School 3
This course is designed for preservice teachers of mathematics to develop knowledge, understanding, and the ability to use major concepts, procedures, and reasoning processes of mathematics that define number systems and number sense, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability, and algebra in order to foster student understanding and use of patterns, quantities, and spatial relationships that can represent phenomena, solve problems, and deal with data. Emphasis is directed at improving understanding of mathematical concepts in elementary and middle school grades while utilizing effective teaching strategies. Opportunity to develop materials, practice writing and teaching mathematics lessons and/or units, and apply mathematics-related technology for the classroom. Development of a personal philosophy of mathematics instruction, awareness of current issues and trends in mathematics and applications of mathematics in the world. A semester-long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

306 Multicultural Approachesto the Teaching of Reading 3
This course has been designed to assist the teacher in communication with children whose language and cultural backgrounds differ from the majority culture. The course offers practice in adjustment of teaching practices to accommodate differences in cultural values, in selection of teaching materials and techniques most appropriate for reading instruction, and in the development of positive and strong self concepts in children. A wide variety of cultures are studied, including African-American, Native American, Asian American, and Hispanic-American groups.

308 Children’s Literature in the Whole Language Classroom 3
Emphasizes various genres of children’s literature appropriate for integration in the elementary curriculum. Practical applications and experiences for extending literature will be provided.

340 Teaching in the High School Setting 3
This course provides preservice teachers the opportunity to further define their role as teachers of adolescents in the secondary classroom. Through immersion in the design of curriculum, instructional strategies, and traditional, as well as alternative and authentic assessments, students will learn to create effective learning experiences for diverse student populations. A semester-long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

342 Teaching in the Middle School Setting 3
This course provides preservice teachers the opportunity to further define their role as teachers of early adolescents in the middle school classroom. Through immersion in the design of middle school curriculum, teaming, instructional strategies, and traditional, as well as alternative and authentic assessments, students will learn to create effective learning experiences for diverse student populations. A semester long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

350 Educational Psychology: Human Growth and Development of the Adolescent 3
This course will focus on the special issues facing the junior high/middle and secondary school-age youngster. Motivation, classroom management techniques and test design are included within the framework of three approaches to adolescent psychology; behaviorism, cognitivism, and humanism. Discussion of several leading theories of moral development, cultural differences, and multicultural concepts will be covered. Field experience in an assigned placement site is required.

352 Educational Psychology: Human Growth and Development from Pre-School Through Age Twelve 3
The primary purpose of this course is to examine the application of psychological theory to the teaching/learning process. Students will study typical physical, social, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of the child through age twelve, various developmental stage theories, types of motivation, learning theories, teaching methodologies and classroom management strategies that have developed from them, and methods of measurement and evaluation. Field experience in an assigned placement site is required.

354 Educational Psychology: Educating Exceptional Learners in the Elementary School and Middle School 3
This course is designed to introduce the preservice teacher to the legal and educational aspects of providing instruction for students with disabilities. Diagnosis and assessment of exceptionality and the etiology of differences in learning are included. Emphasis will be placed upon various approaches to programming in elementary and middle schools, affective components essential to this programming, and instructions/curricular adaptations made in general education classrooms. Preservice teachers will understand how students differ in their development and approaches to learning and will create and adapt instructional opportunities for diverse learners. Observation and participation in weekly field activities are required.

356 Educational Psychology: Educating Exceptional Learners in Middle School and High School Classrooms 3
This course is designed to focus attention on a group of learners with unique needs and characteristics-adolescents with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on |special education legislation and programming at the middle school, and high school levels. Research based instructional methods available to address the learning and behavior problems typical of adolescent learners with learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, mild mental retardation, or other disabilities will be described. Preservice teachers will understand how students differ in their development and approaches to learning and will create and adapt instructional opportunities for diverse learners. Observation and participation in weekly field activities are required.

370 Foundations of Education: Historical and Sociological 3
Analysis and evaluation of the present educational system in the United States with emphasis on the nature of its social impact in today’s pluralistic society. Future implications as seen from these two points of view are studied and researched.

372 Education in Great Britain and Ireland 2–3
The study of education in Great Britain and Ireland with appropriate discussions and lectures. Visits will be made to schools and teaching centers in Ireland, Scotland, and England. Conducted as a special summer offering only.

390 Special Topics 1–3
An experimental, student or faculty initiated course on a topic not covered in detail in the regular curriculum. May be repeated.

404 Reading in the Content Area 3
A study of theoretical models of reading, basic reading skills and difficulties, characteristics of text and reading demands placed on students within various content areas, evaluative techniques, children’s and adolescent literature and school reading programs. This course develops an understanding of reading problems encountered by students, offers solutions to these problems and emphasizes incorporation of reading, writing, and study skills into instruction in all content areas. Fall semester only. Prerequisite: EDUC 240 or 340. A semester long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

406 Corrective Reading 3
An examination of various conceptualizations of the reading process, relationship among the language arts areas, visual, auditory and other factors which affect reading ability, measurement and observational reading assessment techniques, remediation and management of the corrective reading program. This course focuses on diagnosis and remediation of reading difficulties within the regular classroom setting. Spring semester only. A semester long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).443 Teaching Social Studies in the Middle School and High School 3
Provides an orientation to teaching techniques, learning strategies, and curriculum development for secondary social studies. Emphasis is placed on the subject matter content areas of social studies. Peer teaching, planning, and field work experiences offer the student occasions to create and facilitate learning opportunities; select, integrate, and adapt curriculum; analyze and evaluate primary and secondary resources from print and non-print media; and develop and practice teaching skills in his or her specific content areas(s). Prerequisite: EDUC 340 and/or 342. A semester long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

445 Teaching Modern Languages in the Middle School and High School 3
The course focuses on the methodology of content-based second language instruction. It provides background in second language acquisition research, elaborates upon the concept of content-based second language instruction and presents methods and activities designed to develop language skills within a content-based instruction paradigm. Also listed as MODL 445. Fall semester only. Prerequisite, EDUC 340 and/or 342. A semester long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

447 Teaching English in the Middle School and High School 3
This course provides preservice teachers the opportunity to specifically apply their content knowledge in English to adolescents in the middle school and/or high school classroom. Through immersion in the design of curriculum units, instructional strategies, and traditional, as well as alternative and authentic assessments, students will learn to create effective learning experiences for diverse student populations. Fall semester only. Prerequisite, EDUC 340 and/or 342. A semester long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

448 Teaching Business in the Middle School and High School 3
This course will examine objectives, instructional methods, testing, grading, and standards in business education. Current developments in the field will also be addressed. Special emphasis is given to development of a curriculum guide and video taping of a mini-lesson. Students will: (1) develop knowledge of job requirements and opportunities in business and allied fields; (2) determine the goals of business education and factors influencing business education, including the objectives of vocational education and occupational technology; and (3) learn how to gather meaningful survey data from employers, current students and alumni for program assessment and improvement. Fall semester only. Prerequisite: EDUC 340 and/or 342. A semester long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

449 Teaching Science in the Middle School and High School 3
The purpose of this course is to teach students the necessary skills and techniques to become effective secondary science teachers. Students will acquire a variety of: (1) foundational skills and concepts related to technology; (2) instructional strategies to adapt and plan instruction to meet student needs; (3) laboratory and field-based learning activities; (4) classroom management techniques to establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning science; and (5) techniques for assessing student outcomes. Fall semester only. Prerequisite: EDUC 340 and/or 342. A semester long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

451 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School and High School 3
This course is designed to discuss current developments in contemporary mathematics, identify and apply principles of learning mathematical concepts and use a variety of methods in teaching mathematics at the secondary level. Students will (1) plan instruction for a
variety of ability levels; (2) plan a mathematics program for a multicultural setting; (3) locate and use a variety of materials for secondary mathematics; (4) write, teach, and evaluate mathematical concepts; (5) discuss a variety of alternative assessment methods and (6) participate in professional organizations. The course follows guidelines for the preparation of teaching of mathematics set forth by NCTM and MAA. Fall semester only. Prerequisite: EDUC 340 and/or 342. A semester long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

470 Student Teaching in the Elementary/Middle School 12

472 Student Teaching in the Elementary School 12

473 Student Teaching in the Middle School 12

474 Student Teaching in Middle School/High School 12

475 Student Teaching in High School 12

476 Student Teaching in the Elementary, Middle and High School 12
Student teaching is a semester-long experience under the supervision of qualified cooperating teachers and a college supervisor. The experience includes observation, participation, full time teaching, and conferences. Student teachers will follow the calendar of the host school. Student Teaching Portfolio is required. Submission of application for instructional license in the state of Indiana is required. Fee: $120. Graded: S/U.

481 Seminar in Reading 3
An investigation of recent research in the field of reading. Course structure allows for maximum individualization of learning, permitting students to pursue areas of interest within the general field of study.

486 Practicum in Reading 3
This course is designed to give preservice teachers the opportunity to assess students’ reading abilities and needs and to plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate instructional strategies. Practicum settings insure work with children of varied backgrounds. Spring semester only.

487 Practicum in the Middle School 3
Students participate in content-based field experiences in the middle school. Actual classroom activities are performed under the supervision of qualified teachers. Practicum settings include interaction with students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. This course will provide experience and training in accordance with the principles espoused by the National Middle School Association as outlined in its position statement This We Believe, 1995. Spring semester only. Prerequisite: EDUC 342. A semester long field experience is required (two mornings or afternoons a week).

497 Independent Study 1-3
Students may carry independent study with an approved instructor. Content is dependent on student need and interest. Must have approval of department chair.

COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS
This minor offers students knowledge about various communicative disorders. Areas covered include articulation disorders, autism, fluency disorders, aphasia, hearing loss, and more. Emphasis is placed on pragmatic information that will facilitate interacting with individuals who have these disorders. Most students select this minor in preparation for further study of communicative disorders in graduate school. Others choose the minor to gather information that is beneficial to their personal and professional lives.

Program Requirements
Minor in Communicative Disorders (15 hours)

• COMD 337
• One of the following: PSYC 301, 339
• Three of the following: ENLT 305, PSY 475 (at ND), COMD 324, 425, 497, 499

Communicative Disorders Courses (COMD)

324 Sign Language I 3
Introduction to basic sign language. American Sign Language syntax and vocabulary are emphasized as well as sign communication, which focuses on the native language of the Deaf. Appreciation and awareness of deaf culture is a major consideration within the course. Also listed as COMM 324.

337 Introduction to Communicative Disorders 3
A study of the causes, characteristics, and treatments of speech, language, and hearing disorders. Course content also includes speech and language development and suggestions for living and working with those who have communicative disorders. Also listed as COMM 337.

425 Phonetics 3
A study of the basic principles of speech production: anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism, phonetic principles of the International Phonetic Alphabet, and dialects as represented by phonetics.

497 Independent Study 1-3
Research for the advanced student. Permission of instructor required.

499 Internship 1-3
Placement for the advanced student. Practical experience with a speech language pathologist. Student internships may be at hospitals; managed care facilities; clinics; or public schools, K-12. Graded: S/U.

ENGINEERING
Saint Mary’s College and the University of Notre Dame offer a five-year dual degree program, leading to a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s in chemistry or in one
of the humanities or social sciences at the end of the fourth year, and a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame in one of the engineering programs at the end of the fifth year.

The cooperative program presumes that the Saint Mary’s student will take pre-engineering courses at Saint Mary’s and engineering courses at Notre Dame in addition
to the courses required to satisfy degree requirements at Saint Mary’s College. At the end of her third or fourth year the student applies for transfer to the College of Engineering at Notre Dame. Notre Dame courses are used as electives to satisfy Saint Mary’s degree requirements, and Saint Mary’s courses are used as electives to satisfy Notre Dame’s degree requirements.

To be recommended for acceptance at Notre Dame at the end of her third year, a Saint Mary’s student must have completed at least 96 semester hours with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in technical courses. This strenuous program will demand the best effort of well-prepared and well-motivated students. Successful completion will require consultation each semester with the program advisers and careful scheduling of courses on both campuses.

 

ENGLISH
In the Department of English, we explore how literature celebrates the diversity of the human imagination and the expressive resources of language. And we investigate its revelation of the most fundamental human concerns: the relationship between the lives of individuals and the larger communities they participate in, the complexities of moral choice, the climates of the heart and soul. By encouraging critical inquiry and a clear, effective writing style, our study of literature can help develop independent thought and broaden and deepen students’ imaginative capacities. Our writing courses nurture the student in her attempt to find her own voice as a writer.
The English Department offers three degree programs—English Literature, English Writing, and a Double Major in English Literature and Writing—and two minor programs—English Literature and Professional Writing.

General Education Requirements. The following English courses may be used to fulfill the General Education requirement: ENLT 104W, 106W, 109W and any upper level literature courses.

Teacher Preparation. The English Department in conjunction with the Education Department offers courses leading to state licensing for English.

Senior Comprehensive. Successful completion of ENLT 495 Senior Literature Seminar satifies the senior comprehensive requirement for the English Literature major. Successful completion of ENWR 495 Senior Writing Project satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement for the English Writing major.

Advanced Writing Proficiency. Advanced writing proficiency in the major is demonstrated by a portfolio review.

Program Requirements
Major in English: Literature (28 hours)
The English Literature major is a sequence of courses covering the history of English literature from the 14th to the 21st centuries.

• ENLT 301, 413
• ENLT 375, or 376, or 377, or another course in American Literature
• Two of the following:

» ENLT 378 or another course in Medieval literature
» ENLT 379 or another course in Renaissance literature
» ENLT 380 or another course in 18th-century literature

• Two of the following:

» ENLT 381 or another course in Romantic literature
» ENLT 382 or another course in Victorian literature
» ENLT 383 or another course in 20th- or 21th-century literature
( A variety of courses fulfill these historic period requirements, including 300-level courses, surveys, and 400-level seminars.)

• one free elective in Literature or Writing above the 100 level
• one 400-level seminar
• ENLT 495

Major in English: Writing (28 hours)
The English Writing major combines the study of literature with the experience of writing in a variety of forms.

• ENWR 302, 311, 495, ENLT 413
• ENWR 317 or 319
• two ENWR electives
• Choice of one of the following:

» ENLT 378 or another course in Medieval literature
» ENLT 379 or another course in Renaissance literature
» ENLT 380 or another course in 18th-century literature

• Choice of one of the following:

» ENLT 381 or another course in Romantic literature
» ENLT 382 or another course in Victorian literature
» ENLT 383 or another course in 20th- or 21st-century literature

Double Major in Literature and Writing (49 hours)

• ENLT 301 or ENWR 302
• ENLT 413
• Two of the following:

» ENLT 378 or another course in Medieval literature
» ENLT 379 or another course in Renaissance literature
» ENLT 380 or another course in 18th-century literature

• ENLT 381 or another course in Romantic literature
• ENLT 382 or another course in Victorian literature
• ENLT 383 or another course in 20th- or 21st-century literature
• ENLT 375 or 376 or 377 or another course in American Literature
• two additional courses dealing with modernism (literature courses, or, with department approval, a course in film, art or aesthetics)
• ENWR 311, 315, 319, 495
• three ENWR electives

Minor in English Literature (16 hours)

• ENLT 301, 413
• Choice of one of the following:

» ENLT 378 or another course in Medieval literature
» ENLT 379 or another course in Renaissance literature
» ENLT 380 or another course in 18th-century literature

• Choice of one of the following:

» ENLT 381 or another course in Romantic literature
» ENLT 382 or another course in Victorian literature
» ENLT 383 or another course in 20th- or 21st-century literature

• two ENLT electives

Minor in Writing (professional) (15 hours)

• ENWR 311, 313
• ENWR 317 or 319
• one art course in design, photography or art history
• elective in writing or art areas specified above

 

English (Literature) Courses (ENLT)

103-104W Introduction to Language and Literature 3, 3
Designed to develop skills in reading, thinking and writing. Students may earn three literature hours and fulfill the writing proficiency requirement in this two-semester sequence.

106W Language and Literature 3.5
A range of courses taught in tandem with “W” courses in other disciplines. Students may earn three literature hours and fulfill the writing proficiency requirement.

109W Language and Literature 4
A range of courses allowing students to earn three literature hours and fulfill the writing proficiency requirement.

203 Studies in Literature 3
A range of courses offering further studies of interest, designed for students from a variety of majors. May be repeated.

203W Studies in Literature 3
A literature course designed for students who need a second opportunity to fulfill the writing proficiency requirement.

204 Literature of Social Justice 3
Readings among a range of literary texts which raise pointed questions about problems standing in the way of a more equitable society for all, including the failures of various nations or groups to realize economic fairness, political representation, personal freedoms, safety and health for their people.

205 Contemporary Women’s Fiction 3
Readings of contemporary women writers (since the 1960s), with an emphasis on the novel. Contemporary cultural influences, such as the Women’s Movement, are also discussed.

221 Children’s Literature 3
The various narrative forms of the classic literature for children with special emphasis on myth, folktale, fairy tale and short fiction. (Applies as a General Education elective only as a second English course.)

243 Greek Literature 3
Greek literature from Homer to Plato: history, philosophy, tragedy, comedy and lyric poetry.

275 Women and Success 3
The nature of success from a woman’s perspective, drawn from a diversity of materials, including literary as well as historical texts, films and songs, critical and polemical essays, and documentary evidence.

281 British Literature: Beowulf to 1800 3
Readings through the medieval, Renaissance and Enlightenment
periods.

282 British Literature: 1800 to Present 3
Readings through the Romantic, Victorian, modern and contemporary periods.

283 Irish Literature 3
A survey of Irish literature, from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the Irish Renaissance: Yeats, Synge, and Joyce.

293 Chicana Literature 3
Works by contemporary Chicana writers such as Sandra Cisneros, Ana Castillo, Graciela Limón and Cherrie Moraga.

301 Introduction to Literary Studies 1
Purpose is to familiarize students with a range of literary genres, key literary terms, poetic meters, library resources, and the conventions of essay writing. Graded: S/U

305 Introduction to Linguistics 3
A broad introduction to the principles and techniques of general linguistics; phonologic, morphologic and syntactic analysis of language in general, with English as the focal language.

308 Arthurian Literature 3
An exploration of the myth of Arthur in the works of such authors as Malory, Chretien de Troyes, Beroul, Twain, Tennyson, and T.H. White.

341 Development of the English Novel I 3
A critical and historical study of the English novel from Defoe to Jane Austen.

342 Development of the English Novel II 3
A critical and historical study of the English novel from Walter Scott to Thomas Hardy.

343 Development of the English Novel III 3
A critical and historical study of the English novel from Joseph Conrad to the present.

345 Development of the American Novel 3
A critical and historical study of novels by such authors as Hawthorne, Melville, James, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, and Bellow.

357 Modern Poetry 3
Trends in English, American and Continental poetry since 1900.

359 American Poetry 3
From the expansive celebrations of democracy by Whitman and his followers to the confessional disclosures of mid-20th-century poets, from the imagists to the Beat Poets, American voices and poetic movements are the focus of this course.

361 Mythology 3
A study of myth in literature, painting and sculpture.

367 Women in Film 3
An exploration of the ways in which women as performers, writers, producers, directors and audience have shaped the movies. (Does not apply as a General Education elective.)

369 Literary Theory and Criticism 3
Introduction to major theoretical writings concerning the nature of literature and the practice of criticism from Plato and Aristotle to the present, with reference to the appropriate works of literature.

370 Studies in American Literature 3
Materials grouped variously for each class by theme, genre or historical period. May be repeated.

371 Studies in European Literature 3
Materials grouped variously for each class by theme, genre or historical period. May be repeated.

372 Studies in English Literature 3
Materials grouped variously for each class by theme, genre or historical period. May be repeated.

373 Studies in Comparative Literature 3
Materials grouped variously for each class by theme, genre or historical period. May be repeated.

374 Studies in World Literature 3
Works by authors from countries around the globe, many of which raise issues ranging from personal and political identity to colonialism and economic development. May be repeated.

375 American Literature to 1865 3
Beginning with the Colonial experience, this survey of representative literary works from the early settlement of America to the Civil War emphasizes the Gothic and Transcendental aspects of American Romanticism. Major figures include Franklin, Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, and Dickinson.

376 American Literature 1865-1945 3
A survey of American literature from the end of the Civil War to 1945. This course emphasizes literary realism, naturalism, and impressionism, with particular attention to the works of the “Lost Generation” writers of the 1920s. Major figures include Twain, Howells, Crane, Dreiser, Wharton, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Frost, and Stevens.

377 American Literature 1945 to Present 3
A survey of recent fiction, drama, and poetry from the end of World War II to the present. This course emphasizes significant innovation and experimentation in literary forms by American authors who have responded to the cultural upheaval of the sixties and thereafter. Major figures may include Bellow, Barth, Vonnegut, Baldwin, Morrison, Walker, Albee, Heller, Sexton, and DeLillo.

378 Medieval Literature 3
Selections from Chaucer, medieval drama, and lyrics, read in Middle English; Breton lais, ballads, excerpts from Malory, and works of the Pearl poet.

379 Early Modern Writers 3
Major Renaissance authors, including Wyatt, Sidney, Spenser, Shakespeare (sonnets), Marlowe, Donne, Wroth, Lanyer, Southwell, and Milton. Visual aids recreate the historical milieu, with attention to mythology, humanism, hierarchy, Neo-platonism in poetry and painting, the Reformation, politics, and the double standard.

380 The 18th Century 3
The quest for new literary forms and new audiences, with emphasis on the Restoration stage, parody and satire, the novel and other prose experiments, and the emergence of professional women of letters. Behn, Pope, Finch, Swift, Johnson, Wollstonecraft, Austen and others.

381 Romantic Movement 3
A survey of English Romantic literature and culture (1790-1837). Blake, Byron, Coleridge, Keats, Radcliffe, Percy and Mary Shelley, Dorothy and William Wordsworth, and others.

382 Victorian Literature 3
The study of literary techniques and social context during the extensive reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). Arnold, Eliot, Browning, Dickens, Newman, Tennyson and others.

383 20th Century British Literature 3
Survey of modern literature, with primary focus on literary experimentation and innovation. Conrad, Joyce, Yeats, Lawrence, Woolf, Eliot, and others.

397/497 Independent Study 1-3
May be repeated.

411 Chaucer 3
The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, the dream visions, and lyrics.

413 Shakespeare 3
Representative comedies, tragedies and histories, with emphasis on theatre.

417 Major Literary Figures (British) 3
Selected authors for each class. May be repeated.

419 Major Literary Figures (American and Other) 3
Selected authors for each class. May be repeated.

490 Special Topics Seminar in Literature 1-3
A range of courses offering advanced literary study. May be repeated.

495 Senior Literature Seminar 3
Intensive seminar with a select number of texts, involving a research project which will draw upon the student’s interpretive skill and her grasp of critical issues within literary and historical contexts. Successful completion of the Senior Seminar satisfies the comprehensive examination requirement for the B.A. Prerequisite: senior standing as ENLT major.

502 AP English Language 2
Survey of AP English Language syllabus. Includes interdisciplinary prose reading skills and composition in a variety of modes. Specific areas: authorial purpose, audience, generic conventions, and resources of language: syntax, word choice, tone. Course methodology also discussed. Problem-solving sessions and individual notebooks are important components. (May be repeated for up to a maximum of four hours of credit.)

English (Writing) Courses (ENWR)

302 Introduction to Writing 1
Required for the major in writing. May be taken concurrently with any ENWR courses. Purpose is to familiarize students with a range of literary genres, key literary terms, poetic meters, library resources, and the special possibilities and demands of writing poetry, fiction, and plays. Graded: S/U

311 Creative Writing 3
Study and practice of various types of creative writing.313 Journalism 3
Techniques of news writing, editing, copy editing, feature writing and newspaper makeup and publication. (Also listed as COMM 313)

315 Literary Nonfiction 3
This course provides opportunities for shaping literature from students’ history and experience. The genres or kinds of writing produced will range widely, from family history, local stories and interviews to travelogues, personal and narrative essays.

317 Expository Writing 3
Practice in informative writing to develop mastery of a clear, accurate style and of the basic type of factual writing.

319 Classical Rhetoric 3
A course devoted to the art of presenting an argument in writing. Attention is paid to the rich body of advice compiled from ancient times onward with respect to style, organization of evidence, the various appeals open to the writer, and the object of argumentation itself.

321 Fiction Writing 3
Further experimentation and practice in fiction within a workshop environment. Students will build upon their experience and explore new techniques in working toward a confident voice.

323 Poetry Writing 3
Further experimentation and practice in writing poetry within a workshop environment. Students will build upon their experience and explore new techniques in working toward a confident voice.

325 Play Writing 3
Experimentation and practice in writing plays within a workshop environment. Students will build upon their experience and explore new techniques in working toward a confident voice.

331 Critical Writing 3
Concentrated practice in writing about literature, film, drama and art. This course encourages students to cultivate their special interests and begin to define themselves as critics, as they engage in dialogue with other critics and critical positions taken on works of interest to them.

333 Magazine Writing 3
The rich field of periodical publications is the object of this course, which offers students an opportunity to try their hand at subject matters and voices both suitable to different magazine readerships and reflective of their own interests and opinions. (Also listed as COMM 333)

390 Special Topics in Advanced Writing 1-3
Range of courses offering specialized instruction in writing. May be repeated with different topic.397/497 Independent Study 1-3
May be repeated.

495 Senior Writing Project 3
Required of majors in the writing program during the second semester of the senior year. Successful completion of the Senior Writing Project satisfies the comprehensive examination requirement for the B.A. Prerequisite: senior standing as ENWR major.

499 Writing Internship 1-3
Practical experience in writing and/or editing at an approved site. Supervised by a faculty member and a representative from the sponsoring agency. At least junior standing required. Approval of department required. Does not fulfill ENWR elective requirement for the major. May be repeated for up to 3 hours. Graded: S/U

HISTORY
The aims of the Department of History are to encourage and to stimulate an enthusiasm for ordered historical knowledge; to illuminate the past and the creative contributions of humanity; to clarify the issues of the present in the light of their origins.
Previous graduates in history are engaged in a wide spectrum of activities in the business, professional and academic worlds. Their careers range from finance to journalism, from insurance management to politics, from librarian and museum work to editing, from teaching on every level to the various fields within the legal profession. Indeed, history offers a truly liberal education that enables the student to prepare herself for an enlightened life and a successful career in practically any field one can imagine.

General Education Requirements. The following courses fulfill the College General Education requirements: Hist 101, 102, 103, 104, 201 and 202.

Teacher Preparation. The History Department in conjunction with the Education Department offers courses leading to state licensing for History/Social Studies.

Advanced Writing Proficiency. A History major will submit to the department a portfolio containing her own selection from papers she has written in any of the various history courses. If the student has completed a senior essay of substantial length, it alone will suffice for her portfolio.

Senior Comprehensive. The senior comprehensive consists of two parts: 1) A one-to-two hour objective examination is required of all senior history majors who take their senior comprehensive in the History department; 2) either the Senior Seminar with the requirement of a satisfactory senior essay, or a four-hour written examination.

Program Requirements
The department has long encouraged dual majors, combining history with another discipline. The interdepartmental major with humanistic studies may omit the course requirements of Division II.

Major in History (30 hours)

• Prerequisites: HIST 101 and 102, or HIST 103 and 104.
• 9 hours from Division I, United States History, including HIST 201, 202
• 9 hours from Division II, European History, including:

» at least one of the following: 342, 343, 344, 345, 347
» at least one of the following: 348, 349, 350, 359, 360

• 3 hours from Division III, Other Areas
• one additional 300 level HIST course (HIST 397, Independent Study, may be taken for one elective course)

Minor in History; general (15 hours)

• 15 hours above the 100 level

» 2 courses in two of the three divisions
» 1 course in the third division

Minor in History; American, European or Third World (12 hours)

• 12 hours above the 100 level in the desired area

History Courses (HIST)
NOTE: There is no distinction between 300 and 400 level courses in level of instruction or required prerequisites. The numbering is for convenience only.

101 The Development of Western Civilization I 3
The historical development of Europe from the Greco-Roman world to 1648. Emphasis is placed not only on the great individuals, but also upon the ideas and forces which helped to create the basic institutions of the Western world. Students are advised to take this course early in their careers in order that it might serve as a foundation for their other studies.

102 The Development of Western Civilization II 3
Modern Europe from 1648 to present. Emphasis is placed not only on important individuals, but also upon the increasing complexity of the ideas and forces which have left a profound influence on our contemporary society. While students are encouraged to take both semesters of Western Civilization, it is not essential to have had HIST 101.

103 World Civilization I 3
A study of human civilization from its origins to about 1500 A.D. The story of the human spirit arising from the primitive environs of the earliest societies to develop the ideas, institutions and tools that assured all humanity a meaningful existence will be told. The trials and triumphs of humanity everywhere will be highlighted through detailed discussions and audiovisual presentations about the great civilizations of the past. While lectures and discussions will be within a historical and chronological framework, emphasis will be on the rise and fulfillment of cultures and the people who created them.

104 World Civilization II 3
A study of the modern world from about 1500 A.D. to the present. The great civilizations of Europe, America, Asia and Africa will be discussed with detailed descriptions and audio-visual presentations on the vast empires under which they thrived and the energetic leaders who created them. While lectures and discussions will be within a historical and chronological framework, emphasis will be on the new developments in philosophy, religion, politics, arts, literature, ethics, society, and science and technology — all of which resulted in the creation of the world we live in today. An introductory course for beginners.

Division I: United States

201 United States History to 1865 3
Political, social and economic development of the United States from the colonial period through the Civil War.

202 United States History Since 1865 3
Political, social and economic development of the United States from the Civil War to the present.

304 Colonial and Revolutionary History of the United States 3
A study of the formation of the United States, with an emphasis on the European background, the foundation of colonies in North America, their political, economic, intellectual and social evolution, their war for independence and the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

309 America Prepares for Greatness, 1865-1898 3
The South and the North as reconstructed with changed images after the Civil War. The traditional patterns of national life shifting into new political, social, economic and international frames are studied.

310 America Comes of Age, 1898-1929 3
The emergence of the United States as an industrial giant and international power. Urbanization, economic maturity, progressivism, World War I and the twenties are considered in a political, social and economic frame.

311 America in Crisis, 1932-1960 3
A study of the United States during the crucial periods of the Great Depression, World War II, and the
onset of the Cold War. The impact of these crises on the American people and American institutions.

312 Recent America: 1960 to the Present 3
A study of the events, crises and developments in American history from the turbulent sixties to our own day. The transformation of an ebullient superpower to a nation struggling to recognize and cope with its own limitations.

321 The American West 3
Americans are fascinated by their Western heritage, and cowboys and Indians are among our mythic heroes. Emphasis in this course is on the settlement and development of the American West and the role of the West in shaping the American character.

324 The Role of Women in American History 3
A study of the significance of women in American history from the colonial period to the present. While sufficient attention will be given to notable individuals and feminist movements, major emphasis will be placed on the continuous importance of women in all aspects of American life: social, economic, cultural and political.

325-326 Studies in American Culture I-II 3, 3
Under the broad implications of American culture, an examination and interpretation of the American heritage in political concepts, art, literature, music, technology, philosophy and religion to enrich the intellectual grasp of the American scene. Presupposes an adequate knowledge of United States history.

329 Diplomatic History of the United States 3
A study of American diplomacy and principles of foreign policy from the founding of the nation to the present.

330 American Urban History 3
A study of the significance of the city in American history from colonial times to the present, with special emphasis on the method of historical research in local history.

339 Economic History of the United States 3
A study of the economic transformation of the United States from undeveloped wilderness territory to industrial super-power. The emphasis is on the processes, institutions and people which accounted for the revolution as well as the problems economic modernization poses for American civilization.

Division II: European

342 History of Classical Greece 3
The story of ancient Greece from Minos to Alexander the Great with emphasis on the rivalry between Athens and Sparta. The class is a blend of social, political and military history with particular attention paid to the Golden Age of Pericles, the role of women in Greece, and Greek influence in Asia and Africa.

343 Classical Rome 3
A critical analysis of the rise of Rome from an agricultural city-state to the urban center of the classical world. The purpose of the course is to show the influence of Rome, not only in laying the basis of Western civilization, but as the progenitor of the Byzantine Empire and the civilization to which it gave birth. In a word, the course deals with the origins of much of the world we live in.

344 Medieval Civilization 3
The study and interpretation of the formation and disintegration, the nature and contributions of medieval civilization to Western culture.

345 Christianity and the Making of Europe 3
The emergence of the Christian church in the Greco-Roman world with some emphasis on the Jewish tradition from which it developed. The Catholic church as the dominant influence in the Western world after the collapse of the Roman system and throughout the medieval period.

346 Christianity in the Modern World 3
Conflicts with state absolutism since 1600; the Age of Reason, 19th-century revolutionary philosophies; Christianity in the United States.

347 Renaissance and Reformation 3
Intellectual, cultural and artistic ferment of the 15th-century Europe that launched the modern era will be discussed, along with the deep religious divisions that occurred in the 16th century.

348 Origins of Modern Europe 3
An analytical study of how dynastic ambitions, diversity of ideologies, new trends in economics, advances in technology and other such factors formed the fabric of modern European civilization from the end of the religious wars to the fall of Napoleon.

349 Great Lives and Minds: From Renaissance to Enlightenment 3
Great men and women and their ideas that shaped the course of human history from the 15th through the 18th centuries will be studied. This age of transition from the medieval to the modern era will be viewed through the interesting biographies of these men and women.

350 Great Lives and Minds: From Enlightenment to Existentialism 3
Great men and women and their ideas that determined the course of history in our recent past will be studied. The modern age is viewed through the personal histories of these men and women whose brilliance and foolishness, strengths and weaknesses, and actions and inactions are major factors in making the world as it
is today.

359 Europe in the 19th Century: 1815-1914 3
Development and effects of nationalism, liberalism, industrialization, imperialism and socialism on forms of government and currents of thought.

360 The World in the 20th Century: 1914-Present 3
The two World Wars and subsequent efforts at achieving a just peace; the rise of the dictators; colonialism and its decline in Asia and Africa; the Cold War; the United States as a world power.

365 History of England, 1066-1600 3
Major political, economic, social and religious developments in English history from the time of William the Conqueror until the end of the Tudor period. References are made to the pre-Norman background where applicable to these developments.

366 History of England, 1600 to Present 3
Major developments in English history from the Stuart period to the present with emphasis upon political changes as England goes through the transition from aristocracy to democracy and then to the welfare state of the 20th century.

367 History of Ireland 3
The history of Ireland beginning with the medieval background and the English domination to the modern period. Special emphasis will be given to the movements toward independence and the creation of Northern Ireland.

369 History of Revolutionary France 3
A study of the political, economic and cultural development of France in the 19th century. This course is open to all students interested in French history and culture.

371 The City in Modern European History 1-3
Studies of selected European cities during significant periods in the development of Western civilization. (When offered in Saint Mary’s summer program, this course will be taught in the cities under consideration, e.g., London, Paris, Dublin.) May be repeated.

377 Russia 3
The emergence of Russia as a state and a nation in the Middle Ages, Christianization of the country, its rise as a Western power in the 17th century, its role in the age of imperialism, the glory of the czars and their decline, the rise of Communist power in Russia, her emergence as a super-power and her role in the Cold War and after.

Division III: Other Areas

377 Russia 3
(See description in Division II)

378 The Middle East 3
From the rise of Islam to the Ottoman Empire in the 19th and 20th centuries and the emergence of the modern Middle Eastern states.

379 The Indian Subcontinent 3
The emergence of one of the world’s oldest and greatest civilizations in the Indian subcontinent and its religious, cultural, economic and artistic contributions to the world will be discussed, along with the modern developments that led to the creation of three independent nations, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and their contemporary situations.

380 Southeast Asia 3
The rise and development of great civilizations in Ceylon, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Laos and Vietnam will be studied along with recent and contemporary events in these countries.

381 Far East 3
An introductory survey of the Chinese and Japanese civilizations with emphasis on cultural aspects; philosophy, art, literature, poetry and music.

382 Modern East/Central Europe 3
The course primarily covers the history of Poland, Bohemia and Hungary from the French Revolution and Napoleon to the transition from communism at the end of the twentieth century. Other countries of the region are considered but less extensively. Topics included are the rise of nationalism, the struggles for independence and the problem of inter-regional relations.

385 Latin America 3
A study of the historical evolution of Latin America.

Other Electives

261 Contemporary Affairs 2
Current domestic and international affairs and their historical roots. Recommended as an elective for non-majors.

280 Study Tours 1-3
This course is intended to enrich the student’s knowledge of a particular region of the world by combining the advantage of both travel to the historic sites and lectures pertaining to the background of the area. Normally one credit hour will be given with additional hours of credit possible if the student elects to do additional work under the direction of the instructor. At the present time, the following areas have been selected for study and travel: Great Britain and Ireland, France, Germany and Italy, and India. May not be applied to the major.

390 Special Topics in History 1-3
This course presents selected topics chosen by the professor which are of special importance and relevance but which are not included in the regular departmental offerings. May be repeated.

397 Independent Study 1-3
Provides an opportunity for properly qualified students to do independent study. Content dependent on student background and interests. Approval of the department chair is required. May be repeated.

399 Internship 1-3
Practical off-campus experience with an approved history-related institution. Jointly supervised by a faculty member and a representative of the sponsor. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the department chair. Graded: S/U. May be repeated.

401, 402 The Making of Europe: Medieval Christendom 3, 3
(For description see HUST 321, 322)

405, 406 Age of Religious Division: Age of Revolutions and World Wars 3, 3
(For description see HUST 461, 462)

495 Senior Seminar 2
The Senior Seminar is offered as an alternative to the comprehensive examination requirement for the B.A. degree in history. The two-hour credit is not counted as part of the 24-hour major requirement. The material varies but will include historiography, historical methodology and directed research on a topic or topics agreed upon by the instructor and students.

502 AP History 2
A survey of the content curriculum and methods of European History. This course covers the main epochs of modern European history from 1450 to 1980’s. It combines intellectual, political and social history. Along with content, instructional technique and course design will be discussed. (May be repeated for up to a maximum of four hours of credit)

HUMANISTIC STUDIES
We often divide the liberal arts into different disciplines (for example, history, literature, philosophy) in order to make teaching and studying them easier. In truth, they interconnect, which means that it is impossible to obtain a thorough knowledge of one without at least some knowledge of the others.
Founded in 1956, the interdisciplinary program in humanistic studies presents the liberal arts as a unified, interrelated body of knowledge. It explores the various elements that have molded and expressed Western culture by interweaving the study of history, literature, philosophy, theology, and art so that the student perceives the shape of Western culture as a whole.

The program consistently stresses Christianity’s dynamic role in forming Western thought, society, and art, but it also recognizes the vital contributions of non-Western and non-Christian societies to broaden the student’s cultural perspective. The role of women in various eras, and works by and about them also receive special notice.
To develop skills in critical and creative thinking, reading, writing, and speaking, students meet in small classes that stress reading and discussion. They write often and in a variety of styles. Over the years, our graduates have successfully used their education as a preparation for a broad range of careers, including law, education, business, communications, the creative arts, and health care.

General Education Requirement. The following humanistic studies courses may be used to fulfill General Education requirements: HUST 103, 197, 203, 212, 292. Higher level courses may be used to fulfill a second requirement.

Senior Comprehensive/Advanced Writing Proficiency. The senior comprehensive exam in humanistic studies is a long essay (written over a two-week period in a senior’s spring semester) exploring the interrelation between the history and literature of selected eras of Western culture. This essay is used to assess
the college’s Advanced Writing Proficiency requirement.

Program Requirements
Typically a student begins the major in her junior year unless she is planning to student-teach, to attend the Washington semester or India program, or to study abroad at any time during her junior or senior year. In these cases, the student should enter the program as a sophomore.

Major in Humanistic Studies (26 hours)

• HUST 321, 322, 323, 324, 334—taken sophomore or junior year
• HUST 461, 462, 463, 464—taken junior or senior year

Minor in Humanistic Studies (14 hours)

• 14 hours in 300/400 level courses

Double Majors/Minors. Courses taken outside the major may be selected to complement the humanistic studies program or to provide the student with a second area of concentration. Many students combine a major in humanistic studies with a major or minor in another discipline, such as economics, English, political science, history, philosophy, psychology or religious studies. With careful planning, a few students have majored in humanistic studies and one of the fine arts or sciences, or in business.

Humanistic Studies Courses (HUST)

103 Lives and Times 3
This introductory course explores the interaction of people from the past with their cultural milieu through a study of works that have cultural or historical importance.

197 Myth, Legend, History 3
This course studies the ways people talk about their past through myths, legends, and history by focusing on subjects such as the Trojan War, King Arthur, Joan of Arc, and the sinking of the Titanic, among others.

203 Asian Influence on Western Literature 3
An introduction to the cultures of India,China and Japan through their influence on Western writers, thinkers and artists. Texts include books about the East written by Westerners and also translations of Asian literature.

212 High Society 3
A social and cultural history of the European aristocracy and monarchy from medieval times to the present.

263 Irish Cultural History 3
A year-long introduction to the major expressions of Irish culture. Includes tours to areas studied. (Maynooth campus only)282 Great Cities of Europe 2
An introduction to the culture of three major European cities: Rome, London and Paris. Slides and recordings supplement the course.

292 Readings in Greek and Roman Culture 3
This course looks at the main elements of Greek and Roman culture through a variety of works: historical, philosophical, and literary. Special attention is paid to the role of women in Greek and Roman society. NOTE: The following courses require permission of instructor to enroll.

321 Cultural History I: Medieval Culture 3
A study of the institutions, events, ideas, and people that shaped Western culture from the decline of Rome to the late Middle Ages. (Also listed as HIST 401)

322 Cultural History II: Renaissance & Reformation 3
A study of the intellectual, religious, political, and social developments that marked the transition from the unified world view of medieval Christendom to the new movements of Renaissance humanism and religious Reformation. (Also listed as HIST 402)

323 Colloquium I 3
Selected readings in medieval literature, including Augustine’s Confessions, The Song of Roland, Tristan and Iseult, the letters of Abelard and Heloise, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.

324 Colloquium II 3
Selected readings in Renaissance and Reformation literature, including Dante’s Divine Comedy, Petrarch’s My Secret, Boccaccio’s Decameron, Castiglione’s Book of the Courtier, Erasmus’ Praise of Folly, More’s Utopia, and Cellini’s Autobiography.

334 Art and Culture 2
This course studies the relationship of art and culture during selected stages of Western civilization.

390/490 Special Topics 1-3
Topics in Humanistic Studies not covered in regular department offerings. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.

461 Cultural History III: Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Revolution 3
A study of the events, people, and ideas that shaped European society from the Elizabethan Age to the French Revolution with emphasis on absolutist culture, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the birth of modern feminism. (Also listed as HIST 405)

462 Cultural History IV: The Modern World 3
A study of European culture since Napoleon, with emphasis on new ideologies (nationalism, romanticism, socialism), political and social revolutions, the World Wars, and the modern world view. (Also listed as HIST 406)

463 Colloquium III 3
Selected readings from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, including Shakespeare’s Tempest, Pascal’s Pensées, Montaigne’s Essays, de Lafayette’s Princesse de Clêves, Pope’s Essay on Man, Voltaire’s Candide, and Goethe’s Sorrows of Young Werther.

464 Colloquium IV 3
Selected readings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including various Romantic poets, Turgenev’s Fathers and Sons, Freud’s Civilization and Its Discontents, Woolf’s To the Lighthouse, Camus’s The Plague, O’Brien’s The Things They Carried, and Norris’s Dakota.

497 Independent Studies 1-3
Independent study for outstanding students. May be repeated.

499 Internship 1-3
Practical experience in a field related to Humanistic Studies. May be repeated. Graded S/U.

 

INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
Today’s students will live and work within an increasingly multicultural world. InterCultural Studies offers students a challenging program of courses on the theme of intercultural contact and inter-group dynamics. The program is designed to help students understand the shifting boundaries of culture, nation, race, ethnicity, and institutional structures that shape contemporary social life. Because this program encourages analysis and reflection upon the dynamics of intercultural interaction in many contexts, students will find that InterCultural Studies complements work within their major area of study and is relevant to their professional interests.

The goal of the program in InterCultural Studies is to foster an academic community in which challenging and important questions can be addressed. The program allows students to discuss their ideas and concerns with fellow students from different cultural backgrounds and academic disciplines who share an interest in learning about issues of race, cultural difference, and ethnic identity.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Student-Designed Major
Given the interdisciplinary nature of InterCultural Studies, a superior student may design a program of study that uses intercultural dynamics as a framework to organize her specific concerns. Interested students must declare their intentions by the spring semester of sophomore year and submit a proposal prepared with the help and advice of a faculty sponsor.

Minor in InterCultural Studies (15 hours)
The minor consists of an interdisciplinary series of courses that emphasize intergroup dynamics while challenging a monocultural perspective.

• ICS 201
• Two courses from Category I
• Two courses from Category II
• Only one course in any academic discipline may be taken in each category

CATEGORY I: Intercultural Dynamics in the United States
Category I focuses on intercultural dynamics within the United States. The focus may include contemporary intercultural dynamics and/or the historical origins of the multiple cultures that constitute the current intercultural milieu in the United States.

ANTH 370 NURS 414
BUAD 329 PSYC 381
COMM 350 SOC 355
ENLT 203 SOC 360
ENLT 293

CATEGORY II: Intercultural Dynamics on a Global Scale
Category II emphasizes intercultural dynamics across the globe. Courses may emphasize the dynamics between non-Western and Western cultures, or the course may focus on the impact of non-Western cultures on the dominant culture in the United States.

ANTH 141 MLFR 470
BIO 320 PHIL 245
BUAD 422 PHIL 254
HIST 389 POSC 319
HUST 203 RLST 380
MLFR 408 SMC 207
MLFR 462 SMC 209

Topics courses in various departments and other courses may be included when appropriate.

InterCultural Studies Course (ICS)

201 Introduction to InterCultural Studies 3
An introduction to InterCultural Studies through an examination of 1) the relationship between culture and identity, 2) patterns of behavior and attitudes engendered by intercultural contact, 3) stages of intercultural awareness, and 4) expressions of identity. The course emphasizes the necessity of intercultural skills in the pluralistic society of the United States in the 21st century. An understanding of different perspectives is also fostered through the study of texts which voice the viewpoints and histories of various identity groups within the United States.

 

JUSTICE EDUCATION
Justice education has always been an integral part of Saint Mary’s mission. The College’s goal is to educate women of character who are knowledgeable about contemporary social issues and committed to a vision of justice inspired by Christian tradition. A formal academic program is available to all students through an interdisciplinary minor in justice studies that examines historical and contemporary justice issues. By design, the minor is structured so that theory, experience, reflection and commitment are related.

Program Requirements
Student-Designed Major
Given the interdisciplinary nature of justice studies, a superior student may design a specific program of study which uses justice as a framework and organizes her specific concerns. Interested students must declare their intentions by the spring semester of sophomore year and submit a proposal with the help and advice of a faculty sponsor. Plans for fulfilling the Senior Comprehensive and Advanced Writing Proficiency will be described in the proposal.

Minor in Justice Studies (15 hours)

• JUST 250
• one of the following: PHIL 254, RLST 235, 236, 240
• three of the following:

BUAD 241
ECON 354
ENLT 203, 204, 293, 374, 403
JUST 260, 301, 320
PHIL 245, 254, 352
POSC 304, 314, 319, 324, 336, 338
PSYC 354
RLST 235, 236, 240 (if not taken for the requirement above)
SOC 203, 355, 360
SW 332

• other courses may be substituted by permission

Justice Education Courses (JUST)

199 The Urban Plunge 1
Between semesters, students may visit sites in various cities where people involved in Christian social ministry are working in different forms of social action. Students are put in touch with contact persons and go in small groups to spend two days observing and reflecting upon societal injustices. An orientation and follow-up program to enable students to reflect on their experiences is conducted by Notre Dame. To obtain credit, students must attend these meetings and fulfill some reading and writing assignments connected with their experience. May be repeated.

200 People and Justice 1
The connections between service, faith, and living with an awareness of the needs of those around us are explored, with reflection upon the experience of service forming the cornerstone of this course. A service commitment and large and small group sessions with faculty facilitators are focused on the foundations for doing service, the connection between service and justice, and the integration of service into our everyday lives. The format of the course reflects the principles inherent in small Christian communities and offers a model of “experience-reflection-study-commitment” as framework for considering the insights developed through direct involvement with those in need.

241 Personal Ethics and Corporate Culture 3
After a basic introduction to ethics from both a philosophical and theological view, the course focuses on a systematic analysis and evaluation of personal values, corporate cultures, and the moral issues encountered in business practice. Stress is placed on problem-solving cases involving common dilemmas faced by women professionals. Open to non-business majors. Prerequisite: BUAD 221 or permission of instructor. (Also listed as BUAD 241)

250 Christians in the World 3
A seminar in social analysis which integrates theology and issues of justice with the study of specific social and economic problems in local and universal contexts.There is an emphasis on the biblical and ethical foundations of the church’s concern for justice; strategies for achieving social justice that are interdisciplinary and structural are highlighted. Experiential and community-based learning opportunities are incorporated into the course.

260 Social Thought and the American Worker 3
Provides a history of working class conditions in the United States with attention to the economic environment that created these conditions, the accompanying applicable social thought and government policy responses. (Also listed as Econ 153)

301 The Quest for Human Rights 3
Do people have rights solely because of their humanity? This course discusses the history of conceptions of rights. It also looks at the strategies involved in political debates about rights, including: whether the debate should focus on rights as opposed to power or responsibility or obligation; whether or not to use phrases like “human rights;” whether or not the rights should be listed in a document; who decides what the rights are; what are the sources of these rights; and how competing rights claims are to be adjudicated.

320 Faith and Justice 3
An integrative seminar course in which the process of reflection moves from a consideration of the spiritual basis for justice to reflecting upon the leadership examples of people who have been advocates, organizers and models of nonviolent change. After studies in the methods and strategies of those involved in working for justice, the course models a pedagogy based on the praxis cycle: first, an educated social analysis of the culture in which the students find themselves, followed by a theological reflection upon that culture and the ways faith and a concern for justice might connect to the students’ experience of society. Finally, the course examines the component of commitment and pastoral strategies from the standpoint of their own life situations.

397 Independent Study 3
This course is designed to provide upper-level students the opportunity to explore social justice issues systematically and in a framework of their own design. An emphasis will be placed on approaches which draw from a variety of disciplines and which incorporate various perspectives on issues of domestic and global concern.

 

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics is a human activity which throughout history has occupied thinking people. It is an intellectual process requiring creativity, analysis, logic, decision-making, synthesis of ideas and communication. Mathematics exists in and for itself, but also provides the technical basis for problem solving in a wide variety of fields. The Saint Mary’s graduate equipped with a strong mathematical background will be in the enviable position of being able to utilize her expertise in areas where rigorous thought and precision of results are necessary.

The courses in mathematics are offered for those studying the subject as part of a liberal education, for majors as preparation for graduate studies, careers in business or industry and for those who intend to teach mathematics. The Statistics and Actuarial Mathematics major makes possible a sequence of courses giving the student experience in model-building and is recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a pre-actuarial program. The Computational Mathematics major enables those students with a strong interest in computer science to pursue an integrated program of mathematics and computer science. A teacher’s concentration enables the student to obtain secondary school certification in the state of Indiana.

General Education Requirements. The College General Education requirement in mathematics can be satisfied by successful completion of any mathematics course except Math 100. Several major departments require specific mathematics courses, but students can be counseled by the mathematics department in order to enroll in courses which are appropriate to their interests and ability.

Teacher Preparation. The department encourages students to prepare for teaching on all levels. Through the teacher’s concentration, courses are provided which enable mathematics majors to fulfill Indiana secondary teaching certification requirements. Students interested in secondary teaching are counseled within the department to add professional education courses to their mathematics major program. Elementary education students may take courses leading to a college mathematics minor (15 hours) or a double major in mathematics and elementary education.

Advanced Writing Proficiency. The purpose of this requirement is to nurture the development of mathematical writing in order to deepen the student’s understanding of mathematics and to enable the student to communicate mathematical ideas to a range of audiences. Sophomores are expected to demonstrate proficiency in expository mathematics by the submission of an acceptable portfolio. Juniors are expected to demonstrate proficiency in technical or analytical mathematical writing by the submission of an acceptable portfolio. Seniors demonstrate their ability to write mathematics by completing a senior comprehensive paper which is evaluated by a committee of three faculty.

Senior Comprehensive. Mathematics majors, in the second semester of the senior seminar (Math 496), study independently a mathematical topic of their choice and work with a faculty advisor. They present their work in a series of talks in the seminar. The project culminates in a paper and a formal announced talk presenting the major results. This final presentation, followed by questioning by a faculty committee, constitutes the senior comprehensive in mathematics.

Mathematic Proficiency Test. Students enrolled in MATH 118, 302, and in courses numbered below 115 are required to pass a mathematics proficiency test in order to continue in the course.

Computer Science. Courses are designed to educate students of the liberal arts in computer science, to provide computer programming instruction for students of mathematics, science, business and social science, and to establish a solid foundation in computer software theory and practice for students of all disciplines. The courses are taught by the Department of Mathematics. The College offers a major in Computational Mathematics for those students who wish to pursue an integrated program of mathematics and computer science. The college also offers a minor in computer science and a minor in information science (See Computer Science page 101).

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Arts: Major in Mathematics (38-42 hours)

• prerequisites: MATH 131-132, 225, 231, CPSC 207 (or equivalents)
• 24 hours of courses above 300 including:

» MATH 326, 495, 496
» two of the following full-year sequences: MATH 341-342, 345-346, 353-354
» one course at the 300-level in each of these areas: modern algebra; analysis; applied mathematics

Bachelor of Science: Major in Mathematics (60 hours)

• completion of the above requirements
• a minimum of 60 hours in mathematics and science courses with at least 15 hours of science (other than mathematics or computer science) including one full-year sequence of a major’s laboratory course in biology, chemistry or physics.

Bachelor of Arts: Major in Statistics and Actuarial Mathematics (42-46 hours)

• prerequisites: MATH 131-132, 225, 231, 252, CPSC 207 (or equivalents)
• 24 hours of courses above 300 including:

» MATH 326, 345-346, 372, 438, 495, 496
» either MATH 341-342 or 353-354

• recommended courses for students who plan to sit for the Actuarial Exams:

» Economics through ECON 352 Intermediate Microeconomics, BUAD 101 Accounting Concepts, BUAD 312 Principles of Finance

Bachelor of Science: Major in Statistics and Actuarial Mathematics (60 hours)

• completion of the above requirements
• a minimum of 60 hours in mathematics and science courses with at least 15 hours of science (other than mathematics or computer science) including one full-year sequence of a major’s laboratory course in biology, chemistry or physics

Bachelor of Science: Major in Computational Mathematics (54-58 hours)

• prerequisites: MATH 131-132, 225, 231, 251, CPSC 207 (or equivalents)
• CPSC 328 and 417
• either CSPC 307 or 308
• either CSPC 315 or 429
• 24 hours of mathematics courses above 300 including:

» MATH 326, 332, 339, 345-346, 438, 496
» either MATH 341 or 353

Bachelor of Arts: Major in Mathematics (teacher concentration) (39-43 hours)

• prerequisites: MATH 131-132, 225, 231, CPSC 207 (or equivalents)
• 24 hours of courses above 300 including:

» MATH 326, 339, 345-346, 361, 495, 496
» either MATH 353-354 or MATH 341 and 353

Bachelor of Science: Major in Mathematics (teacher concentration) (60 hours)

• completion of the above requirements
• a minimum of 60 hours in mathematics and science courses with at least 15 hours of science (other than mathematics or computer science) including one full-year sequence of a major’s laboratory course in biology, chemistry of physics

Minor in Mathematics (15-18 hours)

• a minimum of one course in calculus
• two of the following: MATH 108 or 326, 110 or 361, 114 or 346, 211, 332, CPSC 207
• two additional courses above MATH 104 (MATH 104 allowed with departmental approval)

Minor in Mathematics/Computer Science (21-23 hours)

• a minimum of one course in calculus
• two of the following: MATH 108 or 326, 110 or 361, 114 or 346, 211, 332
• CPSC 207, 217 or 307, 328
• one additional MATH (above 104) or CPSC (above 207) course

Mathematics Courses (MATH)

100 Problem Solving Strategies in Mathematics 2
Intensive study of the problem solving process. Algebraic, patterning, modeling and geometric strategies are explored. Consent of the Department is required. This does not fulfill the College General Education requirements in Mathematics.

101 The Language of Mathematics 3
Logic, sets, selected applications of theoretical mathematics. Permission of the instructor or department chair is required.

102 Liberal Arts Mathematics 3
Mathematical modeling through the use of graph theory. Designed primarily for first year college students.

104 Finite Mathematics 3
Set theory, probability, linear programming.

105-106 Elements of Calculus I, II 3, 3
Introduction to differential and integral calculus designed primarily for liberal arts students. Limits are treated
intuitively. Emphasis on applications.

108 Elements of Linear Algebra 3
Matrices, systems of equations, vector spaces, determinants. Emphasis on applications. Prerequisite: MATH 104 or 105.

110 Modern Geometries 3
Finite geometries. Transformational geometry with an introduction to fractals. Euclidean geometry of the polygon and circle, including the golden ratio and tessellations. Introduction to projective geometry and other non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite: MATH 104 or 105.

114 Introduction to Statistics 3
Description and analysis of data distributions for categorical and quantitative variables, including association between variables. Correlation and regression. Introduction to basic sampling and experimental design. Basics of probability, random variables and probability distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation and hypothesis testing for means and proportions. Use of statistical software. Prerequisite: MATH 104 or 105 or equivalent.

115-116 Calculus for the Life Sciences I, II 4, 4
Brief treatment of the real numbers, sets, functions, polynomials and graphs. Differential and integral calculus with special emphasis on the exponential and logarithmic functions and on ordinary differential equations. The last section of the course is equivalent to a three-credit course in statistics including use of statistical software. Motivating examples and exercises will be taken from the biological applications when possible. Not adequate preparation for MATH 231.

118 Patterns in Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 3
Basic properties of the real number system; elementary number theory; numeration systems; problem solving strategies. The course follows the recommendations of the Mathematical Association of America and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for the training of elementary teachers. Prerequisite: One college mathematics course.

131-132 Calculus I, II 4, 4
Algebraic and transcendental functions; limits; continuity; derivatives; maxima and minima; concavity; related rates; Taylor polynomials; Mean Value Theorem; anti-differentiation; Riemann sums; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; techniques of integration; polar coordinates; sequences and series. The course is based on graphical, numerical and symbolic points of view. Graphics
calculators are used throughout the course. Prerequisite: At least four years of high school mathematics.

133 Theory and Application of Calculus 4
This course is designed for students who have completed a full year of calculus in high school and have mastered the mechanics of differentiation and integration. The basic concepts of calculus, including limits, derivatives, integrals, sequences and series, will be explored in depth. The emphasis of the course is on understanding the theory of calculus and constructing mathematical models.

211 Elementary Number Theory 3
Basic number theoretic concepts are studied, with an emphasis on writing proofs. Divisibility; primes; Euclid’s algorithm and its consequences; linear diophantine equations; residue classes; linear congruences; arithmetic functions. Prerequisite: MATH 131 or 118.

225 Foundations of Higher Mathematics 3
Sets, logic, and functions. Introduction to abstract mathematical structures. Writing of mathematical proofs and expository papers.

231 Calculus III 4
Power series. Vectors in three dimensions, vector calculus. Functions of several variables: partial derivatives, gradients, multiple integrals with applications. Use of software packages for graphing. Prerequisite: MATH 132.

241 Statistical Applications 3
Sampling studies, design of experiments, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and correlation, regression modeling, time series. Introduction to operations research: queuing, systems analysis, quality assurance, acceptance sampling. Emphasis on applications to business and economic decision making. Prerequisite: MATH 114. (Also listed as BUAD 341)

251 Principles of Operations Research 3
An introduction to Operations Research—quantitative models used in management decision-making. The course will focus on the models as tools with computer software used extensively for problem solving and assignments. Case studies are used. Prerequisite: A year of Calculus or MATH 114. Also listed as BUAD 427.

252 Principles of Actuarial Mathematics 3
The topics in this course include the mathematical theory of interest, as well as the economic and financial theory of interest. Annuities, amortization schedules and sinking funds are covered. The effect of such factors as inflation, risk, uncertainty and yield curves is studied. The interrelationship between assets and liabilities and the mathematical tools which quantify this relationship are included. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Calculus or its equivalent.

272 Women and Mathematics: Seminar 2
The life, times and work of the notable women from Hypatia to Noether. Recent history of American women in mathematics. The societal and cultural influences which cause women to leave mathematics at all levels. Students in turn assume leadership of discussion. Prerequisite: three college mathematics courses.

302 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 3
Review of basic properties of the complex number system. Foundations of Euclidean geometry with additional study of transformational geometry. Use of hand-held calculators. Elementary probability and statistics. The course meets for an additional required one-hour laboratory weekly. Recommendations of MAA and NCTM are continued. Prerequisites: Two MATH courses including MATH 118.

326 Linear Algebra 3
The study of linear transformations
on vector spaces. Topics include systems of linear equations, linear independence of vectors, matrices, dimension, determinants, eigenvalues, inner products and orthogonality. Prerequisites: MATH 225 and 231.

332 Numerical Analysis 3
Computer arithmetic and algorithm convergence. Solutions of equations, polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration. Ordinary differential equations, numerical approximations of solutions to initial value problems. Error analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 231.

339 Discrete Mathematics 3
Introduction to graph theoretic and combinatoric models: planar graphs; circuits; spanning trees; network flows; counting; generating functions; recurrence relations. Prerequisites: MATH 225 and CpSc 207.

341-342 Analysis I, II 3, 3
Construction of reals; topology of En; limits, continuity and differentiability of multi-variate functions; Implicit Function Theorem; Riemann integrations; infinite series, series of functions and series expansion. Prerequisites: MATH 225 and 231.

345 Probability 3
A calculus-based approach to probability theory. Topics include probability spaces, random variables, distributions, transformations of random variables, random sampling, the law of large numbers, the central limit theorem and moment generating functions. Prerequisite: MATH 231 or its equivalent.

346 Statistics 3
Topics include estimation, tests of hypotheses, sampling distributions, analysis of variance, regression and correlation analysis, experimental design, modeling and decision criteria. The application of statistical analysis to decision problems is stressed. Prerequisite: MATH 345 or its equivalent.

353-354 Modern Algebra I, II 3, 3
Basic algebraic systems: groups, rings, and fields. Applications, including symmetry groups and algebraic coding theory. Prerequisites: MATH 326.

361 Geometry 3
Historical and formal development of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries; role of axiom systems; congruence, parallelism, measurement. Prerequisite: MATH 225.

362 Topology 3
Basic concepts of point set topology, including separation axioms, connect-edness, compactness and continuous mapping. Prerequisite: MATH 231.

372 Stochastic Models 3
Stochastic models of contingent payment, survival, frequency, severity and ruin. Compound distribution models. Emphasis on application to actuarial models. Prerequisite: MATH 345.

382 Modeling Applications 1
The examination, analysis and preparation of a variety of mathematical models of real-world phenomena from economics, science and industry. Models of discrete, continuous, and statistical situations are included. May be repeated for credit. Only one hour may be used for the mathematics major. Prerequisites: MATH 345 and invitation by the department.

438 Mathematical Programming 3
Topics include model building; classical optimization; linear programming; integer programming; non-linear programming. Use of the computer is encouraged. Prerequisite: senior status.

490 Special Topics 1-3
Topics in Mathematics not covered in the regular department offerings. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.

495, 496 Pro-Seminar I, II 2, 2
Student presentation of selected topics. Prerequisite: Consent of the department chair.

497 Independent Study 1-2
Provides properly qualified students with an opportunity for independent study and careful consideration from an advanced standpoint of selected topics in undergraduate mathematics. Consent of the department chair.

501 Topics in Undergraduate Mathematics 1 - 3
Workshop in topics of undergraduate mathematics and related pedagogy. Designed for faculty currently teaching or preparing to teach the specified topics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Appropriate mathematical preparation.

502 AP Mathematics 2
A survey of the content of the AP Mathematics syllabus. The selection of topics and their applications will be guided by the preparation of the students. Appropriate technology will be used. Instructional technique and design of an AP course will be discussed. Problem-solving sessions are an integral part of the course. May be repeated for up to a maximum of four hours of credit.

572 Mathematics, Science and Gender: Seminar 2-3
The life, times and work of notable women in mathematics and science from history. A study of recent research on gender differences in preferred learning styles and cultural influences which affect progress in school. Readings and class discussion will culminate in planning school projects in which to celebrate the great women. Prerequisite: a baccalaureate degree and position as teacher of mathematics or science.

MODERN LANGUAGES
The Department of Modern Languages offers two programs for majors: the Bachelor of Arts in French and the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. It also offers a program
for minors in French, Italian and Spanish. Courses in German, beginning and intermediate, complete the department’s offerings.
At the elementary and intermediate levels, the program of modern languages aims to develop in the language studied the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Class discussion and the language laboratory supplement a thorough foundation in language structure. Cultural aspects of the various countries are presented in order to foster the student’s appreciation of cultural diversity and interest in international affairs.

The aim of the advanced courses is twofold: to broaden and deepen the student’s knowledge of the literature, culture and history of the country or countries studied;
to foster an aesthetic appreciation of representative works.
Students planning to major or minor in a language are encouraged to study abroad under any plan approved by the department. They should see their major advisor
about which courses taken abroad will satisfy major or minor requirements.

General Education Requirement. The language requirement may be fulfilled by completing two semesters of the same language at the appropriate level. The requirement is normally satisfied by one of
the following:

• For students starting a new language: MLFR, MLGR, MLIT or MLSP 101-102
• For students continuing a language they have already studied: MLFR, MLGR, MLIT or MLSP 111-112. The department will advise placement into this level.
• At Notre Dame: Students may complete their language requirement at Notre Dame if they wish to take a language that is not taught at Saint Mary’s.

Teacher Preparation. The Modern Language Department in conjunction with the Education Department offers courses leading to state licensing for French and/or Spanish.

Advanced Writing Proficiency. The College's Advanced Writing requirement in the major will be fulfilled by the successful completion of the major portfolio.

Senior Comprehensive. In French, the senior comprehensive examination will consist of two parts: a research paper on a topic in Francophone culture and civilization, and a French literature/studies examination based on an approved reading list. In Spanish, the senior comprehensive examination will provide the graduating Spanish major with the opportunity to demonstrate her knowledge in her field by means of written and oral examinations, on culture/civilization and literature.

Major Portfolio in French and Spanish. As part of the French and Spanish majors, students are required to satisfactorily complete a final portfolio. Throughout the course of their studies students will periodically submit a cumulative portfolio of representative work produced in their major courses for the purposes of self and departmental assessment.

Advanced Placement Exemption. Six college hours in French, German or Spanish are granted to entering students who receive a grade of four (4) or above on the Advanced Placement Examination. Entering students scoring 640 or above in French or 630 or above in German and Spanish on the SAT II Modern Language Examination are exempted from the College foreign language requirement but receive no college credit. Entering students scoring 58 or above on the CLEP Modern Language Examination receive three college hours, which satisfy one semester of the language requirement.
College credit will not be given for a beginning foreign language if units in that language have already been presented for admission to the College.

International Programs. The College sponsors international programs in Rome, Italy; Maynooth, Ireland; and Madras, India. In addition, Saint Mary's is affiliated with the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies in Seville, Spain. (See pages 47–48.) Saint Mary's students may also participate in the international programs at the University of Notre Dame. These programs include Angers, France; Innsbruck, Austria; Puebla, Mexico; Fremantle, Australia; Toledo, Spain; Nagoya, Japan and others. These programs are open to all qualified students with at least sophomore standing.

Program Requirements
Individual programs for those spending a semester or a year abroad are carefully planned with the student’s academic advisor and/or foreign study advisor.

Major in French (24 hours)

• MLFR 303-304 (or their equivalent), 305, 306
• two French studies courses from the following: MLFR 408, 440, 470
• two French literature courses from the following: MLFR 450, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 462

Major in Spanish (24 hours)

• MLSP 210, 320, 414, 416
• one of the following: MLSP 316 or 317
• one of the following: MLSP 418, 420
• one of the following: MLSP 425, 427
• one of the following: MLSP 429, 431

Minor in French (12 hours)

• three of the following: MLFR 303, 304, 305, 306
• one 400 level courseMinor in Italian (12 hours)
• 12 hours of courses above the 200 level
• three of the four courses must be languages courses (unless otherwise approved by the student’s advisor)

Minor in Spanish (12 hours)

• 12 hours at 200 level and above
• MLSP 320 is a prerequisite for any literature course

Minor in Latin American Studies (12 hours)

• two courses (6 hours) in Latin American literature (400 level)
• two courses (6 hours) in other disciplines related to Latin America (history,economics, political science, sociology, etc.)

Modern Languages Courses (MODL)

390 Topics in French Studies in Translation 1-3
An interdisciplinary study of intellectual, cultural, and/or socio-historical phenomena through French or francophone history. Authentic materials and texts in translation will be drawn primarily from historical, philosophical, and literary sources. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites determined by the instructor. Taught in English.

445 Curriculum Methods for
Teachers of Foreign Languages 3
Introduces students to language acquisition theory and its implications for the classroom. Topics covered include development of student competency in each of the four skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing), the teaching of culture, and the use of authentic materials. Recommended for any language major, especially those considering teaching as a profession, as well as those students considering graduate study. Conducted in English. (Also listed as EDUC 445)

French Courses (MLFR)

101-102 Introductory French I, II 4,4
Designed to give beginning students a basic knowledge of the language. Four class periods and a language lab requirement. College credit will not be given if units in French have been earned in high school.

111-112 Intermediate French I, II 4, 4
Designed to develop basic skills according to the needs of the students. The language laboratory is an essential tool in the learning process. Audio and videotapes stress cultural aspects of French civilization. Four class periods and a language lab requirement.

124 Cross-Cultural Readingand Conversation 3
Designed to develop students’ speaking and listening skills as well as introduce them to the concept of cross-culturalism through the study of various aspects of contemporary French and American cultures. The course will consist of reading and listening texts, discussions, vocabulary practice, and cross-cultural role-play. NOTE: Minimum prerequisite for all 200 and 300 level course listings: MLFR 111–112 or equivalent, or the permission of the instructor.

206 French Conversation 3
Designed to develop accuracy and fluency in the spoken language, this course will pay special attention to providing students at the intermediate level with the necessary tools to maintain and improve their speaking and listening skills in French. This course is required for students seeking Secondary Education Certification.

303-304 Transition to French Literature I, II 3, 3
A transition course from language to literature, using representative works from various periods.

305 Advanced French Composition 3
Designed to develop the student’s writing skills through study of French structure and vocabulary. Directed and free composition.

306 Advanced French Conversation 3
Designed to develop accuracy and fluency in the spoken language. Prerequisite: MLFR 206.

351 French Phonetics 3
Theoretical and corrective. Special attention will be given to each student’s pronunciation problems identified at the beginning of the course. Offered as independent, computer-based tutorial.

370 French Civilization 3
The emphasis on the cultural past of France or on its current social, political, economic and international problems will vary with the expressed desire of the students. NOTE: Minimum prerequisite for all 400-level course listings in French: any 300-level course, or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

408 The Culture of Business in the French-Speaking World 3
Offers extensive reading practice in a variety of content areas, such as business, economics, political science and social sciences, and acquaints students with the culture of business as well as the socio-political climate of these countries. Students will read and discuss magazine and newspaper articles, and excerpts from books on issues in the French-speaking world. Topics may include: the environment, unemployment and social services, trade relations, immigration, natural resources and their exploitation, women in the work force. Taught in French (Also listed as BUAD 408)

440 Contemporary France 3
Contemporary French cultural identity, and social and economic issues are discussed through their historical background and Web-based media sources.

450 French Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance 3
Representative works from the roman courtois to excerpts from Rabelais and Marguerite de Navarre show the evolution of the French language from ancien
français to Renaissance French, and the development of the major genres in French literature.

452 17th-Century French Literature 3
Readings and analysis of works from the Classical Age of French literature with emphasis on tragedy, comedy, and the beginnings of the novel.

453 18th-Century French Literature 3
Reading and discussion of selected literature of the 18th century ranging from the novel to philosophical essays with special attention to works by Prévost, Marivaux, Laclos, Montesquieu, Sade, Diderot, Voltaire and Rousseau.

454 19th-Century French Literature 3
Readings and analysis of representative novels from the Romantic through the Realist periods, with emphasis on theory and development of narrative prose.

455 19th-Century French Poetry 3
The evolution of French poetry from the Romantics to the Symbolists, with special attention to the works of Hugo, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, and Mallarmé.

456 20th-Century French Theater 3
Major trends in the French theater of the 20th century, as revealed through a close study of representative works of playwrights from Jarry to Arrabal.

457 20th-Century French Literature 3
Reading and discussion of selected fiction of the 20th century, with special attention to women writers and contemporary works.

462 Francophone Cultures and Literature 3
Acquaints students with the beauty and the diversity of the cultures and literature of French-speaking regions outside of Europe. Through lectures, novels, poetry and films, students discover the cultures illustrated through their literature. The literature is examined from a sociological and political as well as artistic point of view. A variety of novelists and poets from North Africa, West Africa, the Caribbean and Quebec will be read.

490 Topics in French Literature 1-3
An intensive study of a literary movement, theme, genre or author. Maybe repeated for credit with different topic. (Formerly MLFR 460)

491 Topics in French Studies 1-3
An interdisciplinary study of intellectual, cultural, and/or socio-historical phenomena through French or francophone history. Authentic materials and texts will be drawn primarily from historical, philosophical, and literary sources. May be repeated for credit with different topic. (Formerly MLFR 470)

497 Independent Study 1-3
Provides qualified advanced students with an opportunity for independent research culminating in a long essay. May be repeated for credit.

German Courses (MLGR)

101-102 Introductory
German I, II 4,4
Designed to give beginning students a basic knowledge of the language. Four class periods plus a language lab requirement. College hours will not be given if units in German have been earned in high school.

111-112 Intermediate
German I, II 4,4
Designed to develop basic skills according to the needs of the students. Four class periods plus a language lab requirement. Cultural materials are an integral part of the course.

123-124 Intermediate German
Conversation and Reading I, II 1-1
Designed to develop speaking and reading skills for intermediate-level students and those planning to study in Innsbruck. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MLGR 101. May be repeated for credit.

Italian Courses (MLIT)

101-102 Introductory Italian I, II 4,4
Designed to give beginning students a basic knowledge of the language. The language laboratory is an essential tool in the learning process. College credit will not be given for this course if units in Italian have been earned in high school. Required for prospective students of the Saint Mary’s College Rome Program.

103-104 Italian Conversation and Reading I, II 1, 1
Designed to develop simple Italian everyday conversation and to introduce the student to Italian culture. Required for prospective students of the Saint Mary’s College Rome Program.

111 Intermediate Italian 4
This course is intended to enhance proficiency in the four basic language skills (speaking, reading, understanding, writing) acquired in Introductory Italian.
NOTE: Minimum prerequisite for all 200 and 300 level course listings: MLIT 111 or 121 RM or the equivalent and permission of instructor.

280 Italian Culture and Civilization 3
This course is intended to enhance proficiency in the communicative skills in Italian and to expand on the students’ understanding of the culture from which the language evolved through the study of significant aspects of its history, literature, art, music and thought.

305 Advanced Composition 3
Designed to develop proficiency in writing in Italian.

306 Advanced Italian Conversation 3
This course is intended to develop the student’s oral skills so that she can communicate clearly and effectively in Italian.

310 Advanced Italian Grammar 3
The primary objective of this course is to review the most salient and difficult points of Italian grammar.

320 Italian Cinema, 1945-65 3
An overview of Italian cinematography during the two decades following WW II, with special emphasis on the masterpieces of Rossellini, De Sica, Visconti, Fellini, Antonioni, and Pasolini.

350 Italian Short Story 3
An introduction to short stories of representative 20th-century Italian writers.

Taught in Rome (RM)

101-102 RM Introductory Italian I, II 4, 4
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of the Italian language through grammatical structures, vocabulary, and written and oral expression.

121-122 RM Intermediate Italian I, II 4, 4
Review of basic Italian grammar with concentration on more advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary building, conversation and written expression.

123-124 RM Intermediate Italian Conversation I, II 1, 1
Practical dialogues for daily life in Rome.

125-126 RM Lectures and Guided Tours 1, 1
Rome and environs.

142 RM Advanced Intermediate Italian 4
Practical readings stress refinement of grammatical structures, linguistic content or general familiarity with current Italian usage. Newspaper articles, “manifesti” and other publicity posters constitute some of the material for a study of how Italian is used and molded to changing ways of life in the present Italian culture.

201-202 RM Contemporary Italian Literature I, II 3, 3
Selections from 20th-century poets, Ungaretti, Montale, Saba, Quasimodo, Bassani. Selections from 20th-century Italian prose writers. Prerequisite: MLIT 121 (122) or the equivalent.

203 RM Contemporary Italian Problems 3
The development of Italian political institutions in the post-World War II period with special emphasis on the roles of Italian political parties, and a review of Italian economic problems in the recent period. (Also listed as PoSc 203Rm)

204 RM Introduction to Italian Literature 3
The development of Italian literature is traced from its origins through the 19th century. Authors included are: San Francesco d’Assisi, Dante Alighieri, Giovanni Boccaccio, Ludovico Ariosto, Luigi Da Porto, Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo’ Machiavelli.

490 RM Special Topics 1-3
Subject matter chosen after consultation with students concerned. May be repeated for credit using different topics.

497 RM Independent Study 1-3
Provides qualified advanced students with opportunity for independent study. May be repeated for credit with the permission of the department.

Spanish Courses (MLSP)

101-102 Introductory Spanish I, II 4,4
Stresses the development of basic skills in the language; aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. The student is also introduced to Hispanic culture. The audio, video and computer Language Learning Center is an essential tool in the learning process. College credit will not be given if units in Spanish have been earned in high school.

111-112 Intermediate Spanish I, II 4,4
Development of the basic skills acquired at the introductory level. Emphasis is also placed on Latin American and Spanish civilization. The audio, video and computer Language Learning Center is an essential tool in the learning process.
NOTE: Minimum prerequisite for all 200 and 300 level course listings: MLSP 111-112 or equivalent and permission of department.

208 Spanish Conversation 3
Designed to develop accuracy and fluency in the spoken language.

210 Advanced Grammar/Composition 3
A thorough review of the most challenging grammatical aspects of the Spanish language is applied to the development of writing skills. Additional prerequisite: permission of instructor.

212 Spanish Composition 3
Designed to develop advanced skills in writing in Spanish. Various themes, styles and types of composition are covered.

316 Civilization of Spain 3
An introduction to Spanish civilization through a study of significant aspects of its history, literature, art and thought.

317 Latin-American Civilization 3
The development of Latin America from pre-Colombian civilizations to the present. While lectures and discussions will be within a historical and chronological framework, emphasis will be on major social, economic, political, artistic and ideological developments of Latin-American countries.

320 Introduction to the Study of Spanish Literature 3
An analysis of narrative and dramatic techniques and poetic devices to introduce Spanish majors and minors to the study and appreciation of Spanish and Latin-American literature. NOTE: Minimum prerequisite for all 400 level course listings: MLSP 320-or the equivalent, and permission of the department.

414 Survey of Medieval and Golden-Age Literature 3
A panoramic study of the emergence and development of Spanish poetry, prose and drama within their socio-historical contexts from the 11th century to the end of the 17th.

416 Don Quixote 3
A study of Cervantes’ masterpiece. Attention is given to the author’s experimentation with the various literary genres of the time as he creates the first modern novel.

418 Survey of 19th and 20th-Century Spanish Literature 3
This survey of representative literary works includes readings from different literary movements such as Romanticism, Realism, the Generation of 1898, Modernism, the Generation of 1927 and contemporary trends.

420 Contemporary Spanish Novel 3
The study of the novel in Spain in the 20th century.

425 Latin-American Regional Novel 3
A study of representative works of the novel of the Mexican revolution, the regional novel and other novelistic trends.

427 Contemporary Latin-American Narrative 3
A study of selected novels and short stories by the most influential Latin American writers of the 20th century.

429 Latin-American Women Writers 3
Readings of works of women writers from a range of literary texts (novels, short stories, dramas, poems, essays) which raise questions about the female discourse vs. the dominant male canon of Latin-American culture.

431 Latin-American Poetry 3
A study of the most important movements, literary trends and poets from Modernism to the present.

456 The Generation of 1898 3
Authors and works of the period will be covered within the context of the generational crisis that