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Catalog Content
The content of this catalog is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract between Southern Oregon University and its students or applicants for admission. This catalog is for information purposes only. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information published, but circumstances change frequently at an educational institution and new decisions may affect the accuracy of this information.
Terminology
Course.A subject or instructional subdivision of a subject offered during a single term.
Corequisite. Indicates a course that must be taken simultaneously with the course described.
Credit.One unit of credit represents approximately three hours of time each week for one term. This time may comprise work in the classroom, the laboratory, or outside.
Curriculum.An organized program of study providing integrated cultural or professional education.
Discipline.A branch of learning or field of study (e.g., biology, English, or psychology).
Elective.An optional rather than a required course.
Grade Point Average (GPA).Grade point average is computed by dividing grade points earned by the number of credits attempted. Grades of E, I, P, NP, W, WP, WF, and X do not carry grade points, and credits for these grades are not calculated in the GPA. The University's GPA includes only SOU courses. See page 31 of this catalog for more information.
Practicum.A supervised experience, usually off campus, arranged with the approval of the instructor and conducted under requirements set by the instructor.
Prerequisite.Indicates a course that must be completed prior to the course described; for example, Mth 95 is required before taking Ch 201. See Course Prerequisites Policy on page 30.
Reading and Conference.A selection of materials to be read by an individual student and discussed in conference with a professor.
Residence Credit.Academic work completed while a student is formally admitted and officially registered at SOU.
Seminar.A small group of advanced students studying a subject with guidance from a professor. Each student conducts original research and exchanges the results with fellow group members through informal lectures, reports, and discussions.
Sequence.Closely related courses extending through more than one term.
Term.Approximately one-third of the academic year and one-quarter of the calendar year. May be fall, winter, or spring.
Reading a Course Description
The following example illustrates the elements of a typical course listing:
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TA 442 Theatre Sound Design 3 credits Offers an advanced study of theatre sound, with an emphasis on providing practical experience in designing sound for various production styles. Prerequisite: TA 242. |
| TA: Prefix.
An abbreviation representing the department offering the course. See this
page for a listing of prefixes.
442: Number. Indicates the approximate level of the course (see Course Numbering System below). Theatre Sound Design: Title. 3 credits: Indicates the number of credits awarded for successful completion of the course. Offers an advanced study . . . : Description of course content. Prerequisite: TA 242: The required background course necessary for admittance to the course. Students who have not completed the stated prerequisites but have equivalent background should consult the instructor of the course they are interested in. The instructor has the authority to waive the prerequisite requirement in such a case. See Course Prerequisites Policy on page 30. |
Further information on course registration is provided in the class schedule, published in hard copy and on the Web each term. This includes the Course Reference Number (CRN), grading method, time and location of class meetings, and instructor's name.
Course Numbering SystemCourses throughout the Oregon University System follow this basic numbering system:
- 1 - 99
- Noncredit courses or credit courses of remedial nature that do not count toward graduation or degree.
100 - 299- Lower division courses.
300 - 499- Upper division courses. A student must achieve sophomore standing before being permitted to enroll in 300-level courses and junior standing before being permitted to enroll in 400-level courses. If the instructor of the course is satisfied that a student meets the criteria for a course, then the consent of the instructor permits enrollment. This does not supersede specific prerequisites, which may be stated in the course description.
400 - 499- Upper division courses primarily for seniors.
400 - 499/500 - 599- Upper division/graduate courses for seniors and graduate students. Courses listed in this catalog with a joint 4xx/5xx number may be offered during any quarter (see the class schedule) under either of two options: 1. For undergraduate students only; listed under the 4xx number. 2. For both graduate and undergraduate students; listed under 4xx/5xx. Graduate students enroll in the 5xx number, while undergraduates enroll in the 4xx number. The class schedule includes the 4xx listing and a separate 5xx listing.
500 - 599- Graduate courses. These courses are listed in the class schedule and on the student's transcript with a G added to the course number.
Course Prefixes
| Prefix | Subject Area |
| AL | Arts and Letters |
| ALA | American Language Academy |
| AM | Applied Multimedia |
| Anth | Anthropology |
| Art | Art |
| ArtH | Art History |
| BA | Business Administration |
| Bi | Biology |
| Ch | Chemistry |
| CIS | Computer Information Science |
| Comm | Communication |
| Core | University Colloquium |
| Crim | Criminology |
| CS | Computer Science |
| D | Dance |
| Ec | Economics |
| Ed | Education |
| Eng | English |
| Engr | Engineering |
| Flm | Film Studies |
| Fr | French |
| G | Geology |
| Geog | Geography |
| GL | German |
| HE | Health Education |
| Ho | Honors |
| Hst | History |
| IDS | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| IS | International Studies |
| Jpn | Japanese |
| LIS | Library and Information Science |
| MM | Master in Management |
| MS | Military Science |
| Mth | Mathematics |
| MuP | Applied Music |
| Mus | Music |
| NAS | Native American Studies |
| Nur | Nursing |
| PE | Physical Education |
| Ph | Physics |
| Phl | Philosophy |
| PS | Political Science |
| Psy | Psychology |
| Rel | Religion |
| SAS | Success at Southern |
| Sc | Science |
| SSc | Social Science |
| ShS | Shakespeare Studies |
| Soc | Sociology |
| Span | Spanish |
| SpEd | Special Education |
| TA | Theatre Arts |
| VP | Video Production |
| Wr | Writing |
| WS | Women's Studies |
Class Schedule
Students should read the class schedule, which is available at registration and on the Web. This publication contains rules, regulations, academic requirements, class schedules, and other information unavailable when the catalog was published. Students are also urged to consult faculty advisors for additional information and assistance.
Rules and Procedures
Students are expected to follow SOU rules and procedures. Students assume personal responsibility for designing a course of study and fulfilling the academic requirements of Southern Oregon University.
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, Southern Oregon University and the Oregon State Board of Higher Education have the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. This catalog is not a contract between Southern Oregon University and current or prospective students.
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