UC Davis 2008-2010 General Catalog - General Catalog - UC Davis

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CONTENTS
Academic Calendar 1
From the Chancellor 5
Address Directory 6
Degrees Offered By UC Davis 10
Minor Programs Offered by UC Davis 12
Introduction 13
Introduction 14
The University of California 14
A Place for Learning 14
A Place for Discovery 14
Life in Davis 14
Visiting the Campus 15
The Undergraduate Colleges 15
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 15
The College of Biological Sciences 15
Principles of Community 16
Philosophy of Purpose 17
Educational Objectives for Students 18
The College of Engineering 19
The College of Letters and Science 20
Graduate Study 20
Professional Study 20
Academic Resources 20
The University Library 20
UC Davis Arboretum 21
Information and Educational Technology 21
Research Programs and Resources 22
Organized Research Units 22
Air Quality Research Center 22
Bodega Marine Laboratory and Reserve 22
California National Primate Research Center 23
Center for Health and the Environment 23
Crocker Nuclear Laboratory 23
Institute for Data Analysis and Visualization 23
Institute of Governmental Affairs 23
Institute of Transportation Studies 23
Nanomaterials in the Environment, Agriculture and Technology
(NEAT) 24
John Muir Institute of the Environment 24
Program in International and Community Nutrition 24
Additional Research Centers and Resources 24
Adult Fitness Program 24
Advanced Highway Maintenance & Construction Technology Center
(AHMCT) 24
Advanced Transportation Infrastructure Research Center Facility
(ATIRC) 24
Agricultural Sustainability Institute 24
California Agricultural Experiment Station 24
Center for Advanced Laboratory Fusion Science and Engineering
(CALFUSE) 25
Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology 25
Center for Child and Family Studies 25
Center for Computational Fluid Dynamics 25
Center for Developmental Nutrition 25
Center for Environmental & Water Resources Engineering 25
Center for Future Information Technology 25
Center for Geotechnical Modeling 25
Center for Information Technology in the Interest of Society (CIT-
RIS) 26
Center for Molecular Genomic Imaging (CMGI) 26
Center for Neuroscience 26
Center on Polymer Interfaces and Macromolecular Assemblies
(CPIMA) 26
Computer Security Laboratory 26
Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, and Hybrid Vehicle (FCH2V) GATE Center of
Excellence 27
Health Sciences Research Laboratories 27
Human Performance Laboratory 27
Humanities Institute 27
Institute for Ultra-Scale Visualization 27
Mann Laboratory 27
Materials Science Central Facilities 28
Natural Reserve System 28
Northern California Nanotechnology Center 28
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility 28
Pavement Research Center 28
Social Science Data Service 29
Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) 29
UC Agricultural Issues Center 29
UC Davis Center for Plant Diversity 29
UC Davis Energy Institute 29
UC Davis J. Amorocho Hydraulics Laboratory (JAHL) 29
Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) 29
Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center (VMTRC) 30
X-Ray Crystallographic Facility 30
Undergraduate Admission 31
Applying to UC Davis 32
Application Fees 32
Admission as a Freshman 32
UC Freshman Eligibility for California Residents 32
Eligibility in the Statewide Context 32
Eligibility in the Local Context 33
Eligibility by Examination Alone 33
UC Freshman Eligibility for Non-California Residents 33
Transfer Credit 33
Advanced Placement Examinations 34
International Baccalaureate Examinations 34
Admission as a Transfer Student 34
UC Transfer Eligibility for California Residents 34
Alternatives for UC Transfer Eligibility 34
UC Transfer Eligibility for Non-California Residents 37
Transfer Credit 37
Advanced Placement Examinations 37
International Baccalaureate Examinations 37
Limited Status 37
Second Baccalaureate 37
Special Status 38
UC Intercampus Transfer 38
Admission as an International Student 38
International Freshman Applicants 38
International Transfer Applicants 38
Required International Academic Records 38
English Proficiency 38
After you Apply for Admission 39
Required Academic Records for All Students 39
Special Programs 39
Deferred Enrollment 39
Readmission 39
Fees, Expenses and Financial Aid 41
Fees and Expenses 42
Course Materials Fees 42
Part-Time Students 42
UC Employee-Student Fees 43
Motor Vehicle Parking Permit and Bicycle Licensing Fees 43
Costs for a Year at UC Davis 43
International Student Expenses 43
Fee Refunds 43
Cancellation, Withdrawal and Fee Refunds 43
Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP) 44
Schedule of Refunds 44
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Coverage and Refund of SHIP
Fees 44
Financial Aid 45
UC Education Finance Policy for Undergraduates 45
Graduate Student Funding 45
Satisfactory Academic Progress 45
Types of Financial Aid 45
Federal Work-Study 47
Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards 47
Student Life 48
Living at Davis 49
On-Campus Housing 49