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Glendola Yhema Mills, Undergraduate Director
(215) 204-8480
Major Requirements
Five additional courses are needed. At least three must be above the 0100 level. Two of these three upper level courses may be chosen from courses having substantial relevant content from history, sociology, political science, English, anthropology, geography and urban studies, economics, psychology, American studies, or speech communication. Students should clear any outside courses to be used for the major with the department adviser prior to registration. Senior Seminar (W398) is the designated writing capstone in the major.
Minor Requirements
Two additional courses in African American Studies are needed above the 0100 level.
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Patricia Bradley, Director
(215) 204-3419
Major Requirements
All majors must complete five American Studies core classes, one out of each group below.
AS 0100, Topics in American Culture, may meet one or more of the above requirements with permission of director. Students must also complete nine additional credits in American Studies. These can include additional choices from the AS core classes as well as choices from all other American Studies classes. In addition, students must complete the capstone class AS W393 or Senior Independent Study AS W394 and at least 12 credits outside of the major selected in consultation with the American Studies director and congruent with an American Studies focus. Six of these credits should be in American history and literature.
Minor Requirements
Six courses in American Studies (18 s.h.) at least three of which must be from three different American Studies core areas.
Distinction in Major
American Studies majors may graduate with distinction in the major if they have a GPA of at least 3.5 in the major and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
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Leonard Greenfield, Advising Coordinator
(215) 204-1489
Major Requirements
Minor Requirements
The minor in Anthropology consists of 18 credits.
One introductory course from the following:
Anthropology
Two fundamentals courses from the following:
Anthropology
Three additional Anthropology electives at the 0100 level or above.
Human Biology Track
Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry, and podiatry sometimes find the traditional science majors too restrictive. In addition to taking the required science courses, they would like to develop the well-rounded liberal arts background for which many health-related professional schools look. This program, like those at Stanford, Michigan, and Harvard, allows students to pursue interests in human population biology, biologically-related courses in psychology, sociology, history, and political science.
Students will officially major in anthropology, but, instead of the normal anthropology program, in addition to those science courses required for admission to medical/dental/optometry/podiatry school, human biology students will be required to take five courses in biological anthropology, four courses in biology, two electives, and one course in cultural anthropology.
Interested students should contact the pre-med adviser at Sullivan Hall or the Anthropology Advising Coordinator.
Required Courses
Anthropology
Two of the following:
Upper Level Courses
One of the following:
Anthropology
One Capstone:
Electives
Choose any two of the following:
Anthropology
Biology
Chemistry
History
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Physical Therapy**
- **Only for students admitted into Temple PT in the senior year.
Visual Anthropology Track
This track allows students to combine the intellectual pursuits of cultural anthropology and visual communication, and to obtain a well-rounded liberal arts background. This course of study enables students to pursue the broad interests articulated above with the study of the theory and practice of ethnographic film and to gain a fuller understanding of the world's varied systems of visual representation.
Students will officially major in anthropology, and will be required to take 12 anthropology courses, six at the beginning level, three at the middle, and three at the advanced level that are appropriate for their concentration. In addition, students can take courses in the departments of Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Mass Media (BTMM), Communication Sciences, Film and Media Arts (FMA), and Speech Communications in the School of Communications and Theater, depending on classroom space availability; and English.
Interested students should contact the Anthropology Advising Coordinator.
Undergraduate Visual Anthropology Course List
There are 12 courses (36 s.h.) required - minimum of eight upper level courses. Distribution as follows:
Beginning Courses - (six required)
Anthropology
FMA
BTMM
or
Middle Level Courses - three courses from the following (two must come from anthropology)
Advanced Courses - three from the following (at least two from 0300 level anthropology courses or any other relevant anthropology course):
Studies/Research
Anthropology
FMA
BTMM
Speech Communication
English
Production
Anthropology
BTMM
FMA
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Marilyn Holsing, Advising Coordinator
(215) 204-7191
Richard Hricko, Chairman
Major Requirements
A student must complete the following minimum studio and art history requirements.
To receive transfer credit for studio credits taken at other institutions a student must present a portfolio for each course. An evaluation will determine whether equivalent, elective, or no credit is to be awarded. The department will accept a maximum of 24 s.h. of transfer studio credits toward the major.
Students with a major in art must take at least 68 semester hours in CAS courses.
Courses taken in the major count toward the requirement to take 45 semester hours in upper-level courses.
Minor Requirements
To minor in art, a minimum of seven courses (3 credits each)
must be successfully completed, including the following:
Art
One of the following Printmaking courses:
Art
Two additional studio electives at the 0100 level:
Art
To receive transfer credit for studio courses taken at other institutions, a student must present a portfolio for each course. An evaluation will determine whether equivalent, elective, or no credit is to be awarded. The department will accept a maximum of 6 s.h. of transfer studio credits towards the minor.
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Kathryn Smith, Adviser
(215) 204-6990
Art history courses may be used to fulfill the arts area of the Core; specific courses may be used to fulfill international studies or American culture Core curriculum requirements.
College of Arts and Sciences requirements: a minimum of 45 semester hours in CAS upper level courses (numbered 0100 and above) must be completed with a passing grade. All of the upper level art history classes will be counted towards the 45 semester hour minimum. Students will also need to fulfill CAS upper level distribution requirements: see Bachelor of Arts Requirements: Distribution Requirements.
Major Requirements
Two introductory art history courses from C051, C055, C056 or H095. One advanced lecture course of four semester hours from five of the following six groups: (1) Ancient, (2) Medieval, (3) Renaissance, (4) Baroque, (5) 19th Century, (6) 20th Century; a minimum of 12 additional hours in art history to be approved by the adviser; and one studio art course. One of the upper level courses must be a writing intensive course.
Departmental honors requires completion of the major requirements with a 3.5 or better GPA.
Minor Requirements
CAS: 19 semester hours in art history, including one introductory course (C051, C055, C056 or H095) and four upper level courses (0100 or above) with a grade of C- or better, with the approval of the undergraduate adviser.
Tyler School of Art: 24 semester hours in art history, including two introductory courses (0055 and 0056) and four upper level courses (0100 or above), with the approval of the undergraduate adviser.
Junior Year Abroad
Students declaring a major in art history may, with the approval of the adviser, spend a semester or a year at Temple University Rome or Temple University Japan taking courses in art history and other subjects appropriate to the curriculum. Applications should be made early in the second semester of the sophomore year, or, at the latest, at the outset of the junior year for study abroad in the sixth semester at the University.
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Benedict Stavis, Director
(215) 204-7793
Asian Studies draws on the resources of several departments to provide a comprehensive program of study on Asia (especially east Asia). Majors may concentrate on a selected geographic area or subject matter. By combining language with the study of politics, history, society, art, religion and philosophy, and literature, each student can construct a major suited to individual interests.
Major Requirements
Majors must complete 30 semester hours, six of which must come from the Asian Studies Core (0115, 0116, C086, C084, or an equivalent as approved by adviser). In addition, students must take W300, the capstone writing course in the major. The remaining 21 semester hours may be chosen from an extensive list which is revised annually. Courses must be selected with a coherent geographical and/or subject-matter focus, including courses from at least three disciplines/departments. In addition, majors must complete the fourth semester of Chinese or Japanese (or another Asian language approved by the adviser). The language requirement may also be satisfied by examination.
Minor Requirements
Minors must complete 18 semester hours, six of which must come from the Asian Studies Core (0115, 0116, C086, C084, or an equivalent as approved by adviser). The remaining 12 semester hours shall be selected in consultation with the Asian Studies adviser from the same list as used in the major. In addition, minors must complete the second semester of Chinese or Japanese (or another Asian language approved by the adviser). The language requirement may also be satisfied by examination.
Distinction in Major
Asian Studies majors may graduate with distinction in the major if they have a GPA of at least 3.5 in the major and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
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Frank Chang and David Dalton, Advisers
(215) 204-8843/7138
B.S. Major Requirements
The Biochemistry Concentration consists of fundamental biology and chemistry courses plus biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses: Chemistry 0371/Biology 0375 (Biochemistry I), Biology 0376/Chemistry 0372 (Biochemistry II), and Biology 0344 (Research Techniques in Biochemistry).
Freshman Year
1st Semester
2nd Semester
*Mathematics C075 Calculus with Applications I and 0076 Calculus with Applications II are also acceptable but not preferred.
Sophomore Year
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Junior Year
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Senior Year
1st Semester
2nd Semester
**Biochemistry electives
Students are required to take three advanced biochemistry electives selected from the following list:
Biology:
Chemistry:
Others may be acceptable with the concurrence of biochemistry adviser.
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Shepherd K. Roberts, Adviser
(215) 204-8854
B.A. Major Requirements
Freshman Year - Chemistry C071/73-C072/74 (General) and mathematics C075-0076 or C085- 0086 (Calculus). Students have the option of taking Biology 0104 after successful completion of Chemistry C071/73.
Sophomore Year - Biology 0103-0104 (Introduction to Biology). The prerequisite for this sequence is the full year of General Chemistry . Chemistry 0121/0123-0122/0124 (Organic) is normally completed in this year.
Junior Year - Biology 0203 (Genetics) and Biology 0204 (Cell Structure and Function). The prerequisites for Biology 0203 are Biology 0103-0104 and Chemistry 0121. Biology 0204 has a prerequisite of the full year of Organic Chemistry, and a co-requisite of Physics 0121.
Senior Year - Four biology electives above the 0204 level. If the student has taken the necessary prerequisite courses, some of the biology elective courses may be taken before the senior year. Graduate level courses, described in the Graduate Bulletin, are available with special permission.
B.S. Major Requirements
Same required courses for the first three years of the B.A. program (see above). In addition, seven elective courses above the 0204 level, of which five must be in the Biology Department. As many as two courses may be taken from the following: Statistics 278; Math 117 or 127; Chemistry 231 and 232; Physics 161 and 221; Electrical Engineering Technology 104 and 176.
Students interested in a specific area of biology may select their electives from one of the following areas: 1. Cell and Developmental Biology; 2. Genetics and Molecular Biology; 3. Neurobiology and Behavior; 4. Biology of Organisms.
Students wishing a broader exposure to biology may choose electives from any of the areas. Additional information is available in the Biology Department Office or from biology advisers.
Minor Requirements
Students interested in acquiring basic knowledge in biology but not wishing to major in the subject may pursue a minor by taking Biology 0103-0104 (Introduction to Biology) plus three biology electives at the 0200 level or above; At least one of these electives must be a course with laboratory. Biology 0203 (Genetics) and 0204 (Cell Structure and Function) may be substituted for two of the three electives. (Minimum of 18 credits)
Distinction in Biology
Students interested in laboratory research are encouraged to participate in the Biology Research Program. Distinction in Biology is awarded on the basis of independent laboratory projects conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Admission to the program is by application to the Biology Department during the first semester of the junior year. Completion of this Program will substitute for one Biology Elective course.
Elective Courses in Specific Areas*
Information on courses added to or removed from the list of elective courses in specific areas is available from the Biology Department Office or from biology advisers.
Neurobiology and Behavior
Cell and Developmental Biology
Genetics and Molecular Biology
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