1994-95 General Catalog

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2 University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 [phone] General information about locations, services, and self-guided tours is available at the Olpin Union Information Desk (581-5888), Park Building Lobby Information Desk (581-6515), or the Registrar's Office (581-6773). For a guided campus tour, prospective students should contact the Office of Student Recruitment and High School Services, 80 Olpin Union, 581-8761. The zip code for University Hospital is 84132, and for University of Utah Research Park is 84108; all other campus locations use the 84112 zip code. Campus telephone prefixes are 581- and 585-. Any extension can be reached by dialing the campus operator at 581-7200. The University of Utah is fully committed to policies of equal opportunity and affirmative action and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age. or status as Vietnam veteran, disabled veteran or person with a disability. Evidence of practices not consistent with these policies should be reported to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 581-8365 (Voice or TTY). The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities. Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations. Although identifying yourself as a person with a disability is voluntary, the University can only accommodate known disabilities. For more information, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 581-8365 (Voice or TTY). The University of Utah strongly endorses the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act. State laws, on the University of Utah campus, will be enforced at all times and adjudicated in a court of law. Infractions of University Student Code and Policies and Procedures should be referred to the Student Behavior Committee for sanctions and probation. Notice; The information in this catalog is current as of the time of publication, but is subject to change without notice. The Bulletin of the University of Utah, General Catalog is not a contract between the University of Utah and any person or entity. Bulletin of the University of Utah (ISSN 0271-2539) Volume 13, Number 1 May 1994 University bulletins are published by the University of Utah Office of University Communications, 308 Park Building, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, ten times yearly; monthly in May and June; semi-monthly in August; and three times a month during July and September. Second-class postage paid at Salt Lake City. Postmaster: Send changes of address to: Bulletin of the University of Utah Mailing Bureau Building 350, Room 113 Salt Lake City, Utah 841123 The University of Utah is distinctively western: from its enviable location in a high, mountain-rimmed valley to the individuality its students bring to their education. The U's greatest natural resource is its people-27,000 students from every state and 99 foreign countries, and 3,700 regular and auxiliary faculty who are among the nation's most prolific researchers. Founded in 1850, today the U has research ties worldwide and ranks consistently among the top public institutions in federal research. The adjacent Research Park houses 47 companies, many of which grew out of faculty research. The U operates on a quarter calendar, offering majors in 67 undergraduate and 92 graduate subjects, as well as over 50 teaching majors and minors. Several interdisciplinary degree programs enable students to design their own majors while working closely with a faculty adviser. Nationally recognized Liberal Education and Honors programs offer innovative courses that stimulate intellectual inquiry and, by broadening interests, often help students select a major. A special research program oilers undergraduates the invaluable opportunity to collaborate with faculty on important investigations. Many students also take advantage of exchange programs that allow them to study throughout the United States and abroad. Approximately 47 percent of students benefit from more than $48 million in financial aid. Most students work part time while earning their degrees, and, for them, Continuing Education offers evening classes that simplify scheduling. Most students live off campus in pleasant, affordable neighborhoods surrounding the campus. Those who opt for campus housing may participate in special offerings like the Undergraduate Tradition ol Excellence, which combines residential living with academic and social programs. Student government, departmental advisory committees, campus and off-sile recreation, special-interest dubs, Greek and religious organizations, and volunteer activities enable students to enhance their educational experiences. Many academic disciplines sponsor chapters of professional societies to support students in their college endeavors and future careers. Opportunities for involvement in athletics are diverse. Men's, women's, and co-recreational intramural teams number more than 70, and there are clubs for rugby, lacrosse, ski racing, and other team sports. Intercollegiate teams compete in Division I of the NCAA. Not surprisingly, the Utes are a national power in skiing, and teams are also regionally competitive in swimming, tennis, and golf. Lady Ute gymnasts are no strangers to the winners' circle, having captured eight national championships in the past decade. Meanwhile, the Runnin' Utes men's basketball team consistently ranks among the top teams in the nation. Numerous campus organizations provide students with outlets for artistic expression, including orchestras, bands, jazz combos, an opera ensemble, and several choral, chamber, dance, and theatre groups. Pioneer Theatre Company, a professional equity company on campus, offers dramatic and musical productions. The state's Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Natural History, and Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, located on the U campus, offer a wide range of programs. Nearly one million people annually attend campus events. The U also houses public television and radio stations, and operates an instructional TV channel. The lush 1,500-acre campus, like most of Utah, invites students outdoors. A dramatic landscape of native and exotic trees, unique fountains, flowenng malls, and pedestrian walkways stretches into the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. Away from campus, students are drawn to Utah's unparalleled outdoor diversions, from skiing at any of eight world-class resorts in nearby canyons to backpacking and river-running in the spectacular red-rock canyons of Southern Utah. More than two-thirds of the state is public land-including 14 national parks and various monuments and recreation areas-making Utah uniquely accessible to recreation. Campus life is complemented by its proximity to Salt Lake City, home to professional symphony, ballet, modem dance, opera, and theatre companies. Salt Lake Buzz baseball, a member of the AAA Pacific Coast League; a Pioneer League baseball team in nearby Ogden; and the NBA's Utah Jazz offer year-round professional sports entertainment. Inexpensive public transportation makes the University accessible to Salt Lake and adjoining areas, as well as to local ski resorts.