2017 - 2018 UNDERGRADUATE - USF

1 2017 - 2018 . UNDERGRADUATE . C ATA L O G. UNDERGRADUATE catalog . OF THE. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA. 2017 - 2018 . Tampa USF Health Sciences 4202 Fowler Avenue 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33620 Tampa, Florida 33612. Telephone: 813-974-2011 Telephone: 813-974-3300. General Use Guidelines: The announcements, information, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures set forth in this catalog are for information only and are subject to continual review and change without notice. As the catalog may change each year, the most current catalog shall apply with exceptions to be approved by the appropriate academic Dean.

2 For further information, see USF System Policy #10-059. To the extent the catalog references and incorporates Florida Board of Governor and USF Board of Trustee Regulations, USF Policies, and state or federal statutes, it is important to note that the Regulations, Policies and Statutes require separate promulgation outside of the catalog and that promulgation may not coincide with the publication of the catalog . Accordingly, the most recent and current adopted Regulation, Policy or statute should be applied when following this catalog .

3 The University of South Florida is committed to the principles of equal education, equal access, and equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam or disabled veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity. These principles are applied in the conduct of University programs and activities and the provision of facilities and services. TABLE OF CONTENTS. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA 2017 - 2018 UNDERGRADUATE catalog .

4 Section Title Page Number Academic Calendar ii Accreditation and Degrees Offered vi About USF 1. Admissions and Related Matters 4. Financial Information 17. Registration 22. Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures 29. Student Resources 78. Honors College 92. College of Arts and Sciences 95. College of Behavioral and Community Sciences 270. Muma College of Business 311. College of Education 356. College of Engineering 405. College of Nursing 453. College of Public Health 467. College of The Arts 478. UNDERGRADUATE Studies 530.

5 General course Information 551. UNDERGRADUATE course Descriptions 557. Index 738. ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA 2017 - 2018 UNDERGRADUATE catalog . Calendar Information and Application Deadlines for Academic Year 2017 - 2018 . Fall 2017 Semester Priority scholarship application deadline for First Time in College January 15 Wednesday Students for Fall semester (new freshmen). Application deadline for First Time in College Students for Fall March 15 Wednesday semester (new freshmen) to be considered for financial aid Scholarship application deadline for international First Time in April 15 Saturday College Students for Fall semester (new freshmen).

6 Application deadline date for UNDERGRADUATE transfers to apply for June 1 Thursday admission Deadline for UNDERGRADUATE transfers to submit all documentation July 15 Saturday to complete applicant file Deadline for Former Degree Seeking Students to reapply for Fall July 24 Monday semester (20 business days before classes begin). August 21 Monday Classes begin Last day to withdraw/drop and receive full refund of registration August 25 Friday fees - Deadline: 5:00 August 25 Friday Last day to add courses - Deadline: 5:00 August 25 Friday Last day for late registration - Deadline: 5:00 August 25 Friday Last day to pay fees September 4 Monday Labor Day holiday USF is closed September 22 Friday Graduation Application deadline Last day to drop or withdraw from courses without academic October 28 Saturday penalty - Deadline: 5.

7 00 November 10 Friday Veteran's Day holiday USF is closed Tuesday- November 21-22 Reading Days Wednesday November 23-24 Thursday-Friday Thanksgiving Holiday - USF is closed December 1 Friday Fall Classes end December 2-7 Saturday-Thursday Final examinations December 8-9 Friday & Saturday Commencement (Tampa). Spring 2018 Semester Application deadline date for international transfer applicants to October 1 Sunday apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents. Application deadline date for First Time In College students and October 1 Sunday UNDERGRADUATE transfers to apply for admission Deadline for UNDERGRADUATE transfers to submit all documentation to November 15 Wednesday complete applicant file Application deadline for Former Degree Seeking Students to December 11 Monday reapply for Spring semester (20 business days before classes begin).

8 January 8 Monday Classes begin Last day to withdraw/drop and receive full refund of registration January 12 Friday fees - Deadline: 5:00 January 12 Friday Last day to add courses - Deadline: 5:00 January 12 Friday Last day for late registration - Deadline: 5:00 January 12 Friday Last day to pay fees January 15 Monday Martin Luther King holiday USF is closed February 2 Friday Graduation application deadline March 12- 17 Monday-Saturday Spring Semester Break Application deadline for First Time in College Students for Fall March 15 Thursday semester (new freshmen).

9 Last day to drop or withdraw from courses without academic March 24 Saturday penalty - Deadline: 5:00 April 25 Wednesday Classes end ii ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA 2017 - 2018 UNDERGRADUATE catalog . April 26 & 27 Thursday & Friday Reading Days April 28-May 3 Saturday - Thursday Final examinations May 4 - 5 Friday - Saturday Commencement (Tampa). Summer 2018 Session A. (First Six-week Session). Priority application deadline for First Time in College Students for November 1, '17 Wednesday Summer semester (new freshmen).

10 Priority scholarship application deadline for First Time in College January 15 Monday (new freshmen). Scholarship application deadline for international First Time in March 1 Thursday College (new freshmen). Application deadline date for transfer applicants outside of the March 1 Thursday United States to apply for admission and submit all required credentials and supporting documents Application deadline for First Time in College Students for Summer March 15 Thursday semester (new freshmen). Application deadline date for UNDERGRADUATE transfers to apply for March 1 Thursday admission Application deadline for Former Degree Seeking Students applying April 16 Monday for the summer term (20 business days prior to the first day of classes).