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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 321. Environmental Geography II
Credits: (4)
A basic
physical geography course emphasizing the atmosphere,
weather, climate, and the biosphere. Includes human
modification of atmospheric conditions, climate change,
severe storms, and the association between global
climate and plant distributions. Introduces map use,
including isopleth and weather maps.
Note:
Three hours lec. and one two-hour lab per
week.
Requisites: Pr.: GEOG 221 Environmental Geography
I.
When
Offered: I,
II
UGE course:
UGE
Sample graduate course description
GEOG 899. Master’s
Thesis.
For student enrolled in
geography option A.
Credits: (6)
Requisites: Pr.: Registration in the Graduate
School, with sufficient training to carry on the line of
research undertaken. Consent of
instructor.
When
Offered: I, II, S
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 221
(undergraduate) and 899 (graduate) represent the
level of the course (e.g., 100-199 = first year, 200-299
= second year, etc.)
| 000 - 099 |
|
An undergraduate course in which no credit is
granted toward degree requirements. |
| 100 - 299 |
|
An undergraduate lower-division course,
designated as a freshman - or sophomore - level
course. |
| 300 - 499 |
|
An undergraduate upper-division course,
designated as a junior- or senior-level
course. |
| 500 - 699 |
|
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 |
|
An undergraduate upper - division or graduate
course, primarily a graduate-level course. |
| 800 - 899 |
|
A graduate course, primarily for a master’s
level course or a professional-level course. |
| 900 - 999 |
|
A graduate course, primarily for a
doctoral-level course. |
The number in parentheses (4) indicates the units of
credit given for the course.
The I, II, S,
and/or intersession indicates the
term, or terms, each course is usually offered; I stands for fall term, II for spring term,
S for summer
term, and intersession for the session
between terms.
UGE indicates that the course
has been approved for University General Education
program credit.
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 K-State Graduate
School website at: www.k-state.edu/grad/gspeopleorg/faculty/facultylist.htm
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)
Email: consider@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.
www.k-state.edu/grad
Graduate Catalog:
Description of graduate programs and courses.
catalog.k-state.edu
Graduate Handbook:
University policies on graduate education adopted by the
Graduate Council.
www.k-state.edu/grad/gscurrent/handbook/index.htm
For continuing education students
Division of Continuing
Education
Kansas State
University
College Court Building
Manhattan, KS
66506-6001
785-532-5575 or
1-800-622-2KSU (toll
free)
www.dce.k-state.edu
Online Distance Education Class
Information: Listing of classes that can be
taken in your own community. Bachelor’s and master’s
degrees and certificate programs offered.
www.dce.k-state.edu/distance
Courses for Educators:
Listing of classes of interest to educators. Available
each term.
www.dce.k-state.edu/education
Evening College:
Classes available each 8-week term.
www.dce.k-state.edu/courses/eveningcollege
Intersession: Classes
available in January, May, and August between K-State
terms.
www.dce.k-state.edu/courses/intersession
Professional development
courses: Opportunities for professional
education.
www.dce.k-state.edu/pro/ | 
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