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The K-State Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs are electronic references for those interested in academic policies, procedures, and programs of the university.
Degree requirements and programs are organized by colleges and departments. Course descriptions are provided to help you and your academic advisor plan your academic choices.
Notices
Kansas State University reserves the right to make changes in admission requirements, fees, degree requirements, and other rules and guidelines appearing in this catalog. Such changes take precedence over catalog statements. While reasonable effort is made to publicize any changes, the student should remain in close contact with departmental advisors and appropriate offices. Responsibility for complying with all applicable requirements ultimately rests with the student.
Although the university attempts to accommodate the course needs of students, course offerings may be limited by financial, space, and staffing considerations or may otherwise be unavailable. Nothing in this catalog may be construed to promise or guarantee registration in any course or course of study, nor may anything be construed to guarantee completion of an academic program within a specific length of time.
Admission to the Graduate School is not complete until application materials and fees have been fully processed and the applicant has been notified in writing of admission by the Graduate School.
Course Descriptions
The following course description key explains the system used for courses listed throughout the catalog.
Sample undergraduate course description
GEOG 221 - Introductory Physical Geography
Credits: (4)
A basic physical geography course examining the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere, with emphasis on processes, patterns, and physical background.
Note: Three hours lecture and one two-hour lab a week.
Requisites: Prerequisite: None.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course: Yes
K-State 8: Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning; Natural and Physical Sciences
Sample graduate course description
GEOG 895 - Topics in Spatial Analysis
Independent advanced study of a selected topic. An example is the use of remote sensing and GIS in environmental modeling.
Credits: (1-3)
Requisites: Pr.: Consent of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number
The letters GEOG denote the department in which the course is offered (in this case, the Department of Geography).
The three digits of the course number 321 (undergraduate) and 899 (graduate) represent the level of the course (e.g., 100-199 = first year, 200-299 = second year, etc.)
| 000 - 099 |
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An undergraduate course in which no credit is granted toward degree requirements. |
| 100 - 299 |
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An undergraduate lower-division course, designated as a freshman - or sophomore - level course. |
| 300 - 499 |
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An undergraduate upper-division course, designated as a junior- or senior-level course. |
| 500 - 699 |
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An undergraduate upper-division course, primarily designated as a junior- or senior-level course. Courses numbered 500 - 599 may be taken for graduate credit only in a graduate student’s minor field. Courses numbered 600 - 699 may be taken for graduate credit in a graduate student’s major field. |
| 700 - 799 |
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An undergraduate upper - division or graduate course, primarily a graduate-level course. |
| 800 - 899 |
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A graduate course, primarily for a master’s level course or a professional-level course. |
| 900 - 999 |
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A graduate course, primarily for a doctoral-level course. |
The number in parentheses (4) indicates the units of credit given for the course.
The Fall, Spring, Summer, and/or intersession indicates the semester, or semesters, each course is usually offered.
UGE indicates that the course has been approved for University General Education program credit. This applies to students enrolled prior to Summer 2011.
K-State 8 indicates that the course has been approved for The K-State 8 General Education Program which encourages students to be intellectual explorers. Students who first enroll in Summer 2011 or later must meet the requirements of the K-State 8 General Education Program.
The abbreviation Pr. indicates prerequisites for the course. In the sample course, students would be required to have completed Environmental Geography I before enrolling. Some courses list Recommended pr., which means a previous course is strongly recommended, although not required.
Some courses may allow or require concurrent enrollment in other courses. This is indicated by the abbreviation Conc.
Faculty Lists Key
Departmental sections
In the departmental sections, faculty members are listed by their last names and according to their faculty rank.
Faculty section
An all-inclusive faculty and administration section lists each faculty member’s full name, academic degrees, and year of first appointment at K-State (in parentheses).
Graduate faculty
Consult the respective department page listed in the Graduate Catalog under Colleges and Departments.
Contacts
All phone numbers are 785 area code, except where noted. All addresses are Manhattan, Kansas, 66506, except where noted.
Other Publications
Course schedule
The Course Schedule, a listing of courses offered each semester, is available at courses.k-state.edu.
For future undergraduate students
Office of Admissions
Kansas State University
119 Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-0114
785-532-6250 or
1-800-432-8270 (toll free)
E-mail: k-state@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/admit
Admissions Guide and workbook: Overview of majors and student life. Includes applications for admission, scholarships, and campus housing.
For future graduate students
Graduate School
Kansas State University
103 Fairchild Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-1103
785-532-6191 or
1-800-651-1816 (toll free)
E-mail: grad@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/grad
Graduate Studies: Overview of K-State’s graduate programs and research opportunities.
Graduate Catalog: Description of graduate programs and courses.
Graduate Handbook: University policies on graduate education adopted by the Graduate Council.
For continuing education students
Division of Continuing Education
Kansas State University
1615 Anderson Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502-4098
785-532-5575 or
1-800-622-2578 (toll free)
www.dce.k-state.edu
Online Distance Education Class Information: Listing of classes that can be taken in your own community. Online degree programs including bachelor’s degree completion programs, master’s degrees, certificate programs, Ph.D., minors, and 2+2 partnerships with community colleges.
Courses for Educators: Listing of classes of interest to educators. Available each term.
Evening College: Evening classes available each 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week term.
Intersession: Classes available in January, May, and August between K-State terms. Courses are offered on campus in Manhattan and a growing number of courses are offered online.
Professional development courses: Opportunities for professional education. |
