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Undergraduate Bulletin Volume XXVI The University represents that the information in this publication, which pertains to academic years 1999-2000 and 2000-2001, is accurate as of Spring 1999. Circumstances may require that a given course be withdrawn or that alternate offerings be made. Names of instructors for courses and days and times of class sessions are given in the class schedule, available to students at registration. All applicants are reminded that the State University of New York at Stony Brook is subject to the policies promulgated by the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York. Fees and charges are set forth in accordance with such policies and may well change in response to alterations in policy or actions of the legislature during the two-year period covered by this publication. The University reserves the right to change its policies without notice. The 1999-2001 Undergraduate Bulletin was produced by the College of Arts and Sciences and by the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Communications. This publication can be made available in alternative format upon request. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action The State University of New York at Stony Brook does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran in its education programs or employment. Also, the State of New York prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Discrimination is unlawful. If you are a student or an employee of the State University at Stony Brook and you consider yourself to be the victim of illegal discrimination, you may file a grievance in writing with the Affirmative Action Office within 45 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act. If you choose to file a complaint within the University, you do not lose your right to file with an outside enforcement agency such as the State Division of Human Rights or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Any questions concerning this policy or allegations of noncompliance should be directed to: Affirmative Action Officer 294 Administration Building State University at Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY 11794-0251 Telephone 631-632-6280 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which became effective January 26, 1992, requires that individuals with disabilities be afforded equal opportunity in the areas of public services and programs, employment, transportation, and communications. Prior to this federal legislation, the University had been subject to similar provisions under Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In compliance with the ADA’s broader definition of disabilities, the University makes concerted efforts to provide reasonable accommodation and access to services and programs. For more information contact: Assistant ADA Coordinator Disabled Student Services 133 Humanities Building State University at Stony Brook Stony Brook NY 11794-5328 Telephone 631-632-6748/9, V/TDD Student Responsibility Student themselves are responsible for reviewing, understanding, and abiding by the University’s regulations, procedures, requirements, and deadlines as described in official publications including this Undergraduate Bulletin, the Student Handbook, and class schedules. Additional Information For general information about undergraduate programs, or to obtain an application, please write or phone: Office of Undergraduate Admissions State University at Stony Brook Stony Brook, New York 11794-1901 631-632-6868 Fax 631-632-9027 TDD 631-632-6859 The general University telephone number is 631-689-6000.