Spring 2008 Curriculum Change Proposals approved on February 26,  2008

 

Curriculum Changes approved by the UAC at February 26, 2008 Meeting

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All proposed changes in numbers, descriptions, etc. are in UWA bold red.

College of Business

Julia Tutwiler College of Education

College of Liberal Arts

College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Division of Nursing

 
College of Business

Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics Faculty  Contact:    Mitzi Green ext. 377 Station # 21

1. Check all applicable items:

2. Specific details: List current details.

3. Specific Details: List proposed details.

4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change.

5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable)

6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.

I. New Course

 

AC 491.  CPA Review: Auditing and Attestation (1)
Intensive review of auditing topics related to planning and engagement responsibilities, risk assessment, internal control, evidence, and reports.

CPA Review (Certified Public Accountant exam preparatory course) was taught for the first time in Summer 2007 as a new course offering in the 150-hour accounting program. Four 1-hour Special Topic credits (AC 408-01, 02, 03, & 04) were offered for each of the parts of the CPA exam.  The parts are:
(1) Auditing and Attestation
(2) Financial Accounting and Reporting
(3) Regulation
(4) Business Environment and Concepts

CPA Review will be offered as an exam preparatory course in the 150-hour accounting program.  The course will enhance the purpose of the accounting program to prepare students in obtaining the CPA credential.

Approved by College Academic Council 2/25/08

None

II. New Course

 

AC 492.  CPA Review: Financial Accounting and Reporting (1)
Intensive review of accounting topics related to  business structure, economics, finance, information technology, and cost accounting.  Prerequisite: Completion of all required accounting major courses or approval of instructor.

CPA Review will be offered as an exam preparatory course in the 150-hour accounting program.  The course will enhance the purpose of the accounting program to prepare students in obtaining the CPA credential.

Approved by  College Academic Council 2/25/08

None

III. New Course

 

AC 493.  CPA Review: Regulation (1)
Intensive review of topics related to  business structure, economics, finance, information technology, and cost accounting.  Prerequisite: Completion of all required accounting major courses or approval of instructor.

CPA Review will be offered as an exam preparatory course in the 150-hour accounting program.  The course will enhance the purpose of the accounting program to prepare students in obtaining the CPA credential.

Approved by College Academic Council 2/25/08

None

IV. New Course

 

AC 494.  CPA Review: Business Environment and Concepts (1)
Intensive review of topics related to  business structure, economics, finance, information technology, and cost accounting.  Prerequisite: Completion of all required accounting major courses or approval of instructor.

CPA Review will be offered as an exam preparatory course in the 150-hour accounting program.  The course will enhance the purpose of the accounting program to prepare students in obtaining the CPA credential.

Approved by College Academic Council 2/25/08

None

Department of Business Administration, Management, and Marketing   Contact: Dr. Linda Carr  ext. 3471 Station # 21

1. Check all applicable items:

2. Specific details: List current details.

3. Specific Details: List proposed details.

4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change.

5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable)

6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.

I. New Course

 

AC 300.  Survey of Accounting (3)
Survey of financial and managerial concepts helpful in understanding business concepts and practices.  Covers financial statements for merchandising, manufacturing and service companies.  Topics include:  accounting cycle, financial statement analysis, budgeting, standard costing, contribution margins, cost-volume-profit analysis, and decision making.  This course may not be used to fulfill requirements in the Business Administration programs.  Prerequisites:  MH 113, EC 231, EC 232.

Created to avoid hidden prerequisites in the  B.S. in Technology program.

College of Business Academic Council Approved 2/25/08

Non

II. New Course

 

MK 380.  Service Marketing (3)
Promotes understanding of services marketing and its critical contribution to marketing.  Topics include customer expectations and perceptions in the design of service processes and standards. 
Prerequsite: MK 300.

Bring offerings to current programs.

College of Business Academic Council Approved 2/25/08

None

III. New Course

 

MK 450.  International Marketing (3).
Decision making and policy formation relative to the cultural, social, political, legal, and political aspects of marketing in global environments. 
Prerequsite: MK 300.

Globalization needs greater emphasis in curriculum.

College of Business Academic Council Approved 2/25/08

None

IV. Emphasis Requirement Change

Marketing Emphasis:

15

MK 310, Salesmanship

3

MK 320, Retail Management

3

MK 330, Advertising

3

MK 350, Market Research

3

MK 360, Marketing Problems and    Analysis
or
MK 370, Marketing Management
3

Marketing Emphasis:

15

MK 320, Retail Management

3

MK 330, Advertising

3

MK 350, Market Research

3

MK 360, Marketing Problems and    Analysis
or
MK 370, Marketing Management

3

Approved Elective in Marketing

3

At present the marketing emphasis includes all the marketing courses offered.   Adding two more will allow a student to more easily complete the emphasis.

College of Business Academic Council Approved 2/25/08

None

V. New Course

 

MG 440.  International Management (3)
Strategic and operational issues associated with managing international or multinational organizations.  Global and domestic market forces, adjustments to traditional operations and business activities and cultural considerations affecting management of international business.
Prerequsite: MG 300.

The management major does not include a course in which the primary emphasis is international.

College of Business Academic Council Approved 2/25/08

None

Department of Computer Information Systems & Technology   Contact: Dr. Wayne Bedford  ext. 3687 Station # 21

1. Check all applicable items:

2. Specific details: List current details.

3. Specific Details: List proposed details.

4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change.

5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable)

6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.

I. Course Prerequisite Change 

CS 310.  Ethics in CIS (3)
An introduction to theories of ethics as related to the use of computer and information technology and the associated social and ethical implications. Includes intellectual property, copyright, computer crime, ownership of personal data, freedom of speech, the right to privacy, and codes of ethical and professional conduct for IT practitioners. Prerequisites: “C” or higher in CS 300 and junior/senior standing.

CS 310.  Ethics in CIS (3)
An introduction to theories of ethics as related to the use of computer and information technology and the associated social and ethical implications. Includes intellectual property, copyright, computer crime, ownership of personal data, freedom of speech, the right to privacy, and codes of ethical and professional conduct for IT practitioners. Prerequisites: “C” or higher in CS 300 and junior/senior standing or permission of the Dean.

 

Approved by College of Business Academic Council 2/25/08

None

II. Course Prerequisite Change 

CS 315. IS Project Management (3)
A study of the foundations of project management and project management techniques currently employed for business and information systems projects, including project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in CS 300.

CS 315. IS Project Management (3)
A study of the foundations of project management and project management techniques currently employed for business and information systems projects, including project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in CS 300 and “C” or higher in MG 300.

Most of the material discussed is introduced in MG 300 and expanded in this course. Students need the basic material for clearer understanding.

Approved by College of Business Academic Council 2/25/08

None

Julia Tutwiler College of Education

Department of Physical Education & Athletic Training  Contact:  Dr. R. T. Floyd   ext. 3714 Station # 14

1. Type of Change

2. Current details: 3. Proposed details: 4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. 5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) 6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.
I. Basic Curriculum Requirement Clarification

For Physical Education Teaching

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.    Four semester hours from the following:

BY 101, Introduction to Biology I

BY 104, Principles of Biology

BY 103, Honors Biology

C.     Four semester hours from the following

BY 102, Introduction to Biology II

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Science

ES 100, Survey of Earth Science

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 190, Astronomy

PH 201, College Physics I

For Physical Education Teaching

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.     One of the following three options:

BY 101 and BY 102, Introduction to Biology I and II*

BY 103, Honors Biology

BY 104, Principles of Biology

*Students may be advised to take this two semester combination based on academic experience and ACT performance.  Students completing BY101 and BY102 do not need to complete any coursework from part C below.

C.     Four semester hours from the following

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 201, College Physics I

BY 231, Human Anatomy and Physiology I is required for all departmental majors and carries a prerequisite of BY 104 or BY 101 and BY 102.  This language is intended to make it clearer to both advisors and students

None, except to reduce confusion and possibly prevent some unnecessary course work.
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/12/08

None
II. Basic Curriculum Requirement Clarification

For Athletic Training

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.    Four semester hours from the following:

BY 101, Introduction to Biology I

BY 104, Principles of Biology

BY 103, Honors Biology

C.     Four semester hours from the following

BY 102, Introduction to Biology II

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 201, College Physics I

For Athletic Training

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.     One of the following three options:

BY 101 and BY 102, Introduction to Biology I and II*

BY 103, Honors Biology

BY 104, Principles of Biology

*Students may be advised to take this two semester combination based on academic experience and ACT performance.  Students completing BY101 and BY102 do not need to complete any coursework from part C below.

C.     Four semester hours from the following

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 201, College Physics I

BY 231, Human Anatomy and Physiology I is required for all departmental majors and carries a prerequisite of BY 104 or BY 101 and BY 102.  This language is intended to make it clearer to both advisors and students None, except to reduce confusion and possibly prevent some unnecessary course work.
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/12/08
None
III. Basic Curriculum Requirement Clarification

For Physical Education (Non-teaching)

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.    Four semester hours from the following:

For Exercise Science:

BY 104, Principles of Biology

BY 103, Honors Biology

For Sports Management:

BY 101, Introduction to Biology I

BY 104, Principles of Biology

BY 103, Honors Biology

C.     Four semester hours from the following

For Exercise Science emphasis:

BY 222, General Zoology

For Sports Management emphasis:

BY 102, Introduction to Biology II

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Science

ES 100, Survey of Earth Science

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 190, Astronomy

PH 201, College Physics I

For Physical Education (Non-teaching)

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.     One of the following three options:

BY 101 and BY 102, Introduction to Biology I and II*

BY 103, Honors Biology

BY 104, Principles of Biology

*Students may be advised to take this two semester combination based on academic experience and ACT performance.  Students in the Sports Management emphasis completing BY101 and BY102 do not need to complete any coursework from part C below.

C.     Four semester hours from the following

For Exercise Science emphasis:

BY 222, General Zoology

For Sports Management emphasis:

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Science

ES 100, Survey of Earth Science

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 190, Astronomy

PH 201, College Physics I

BY 231, Human Anatomy and Physiology I is required for all departmental majors and carries a prerequisite of BY 104 or BY 101 and BY 102.  This language is intended to make it clearer to both advisors and students None, except to reduce confusion and possibly prevent some unnecessary course work.
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/12/08
None
IV. Major Requirement Change

ATHLETIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

60

AH 101, Practicum in Athletic Training I

1

AH 102, Practicum in Athletic Training II

1

AH 200, Introduction to Athletic Training

3

AH 281, Athletic Training Clinical Education I

1

AH 282, Athletic Training Clinical Education II

1

AH 300, General Medical Aspects of Athletic Training

3

AH 322, Evaluation of Injuries I

3

AH 323, Evaluation of Injuries I Laboratory

1

AH 324, Evaluation of Injuries II

3

AH 325, Evaluation of Injuries II Laboratory

1

AH 330, Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training

3

AH 331, Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training Laboratory

1

AH 340, Rehabilitation of Injuries

3

AH 341, Rehabilitation of Injuries Laboratory

1

AH 350, Organization and Administration of Athletic Training

3

AH 381, Athletic Training Clinical Education III

1

AH 382, Athletic Training Clinical Education IV

1

AH 400, Clinical Decisions in Athletic Training

3

AH 408, Seminar in Athletic Training

1

AH 410, Protective Techniques for Injuries

3

AH 481, Athletic Training Clinical Education V

1

AH 482, Athletic Training Clinical Education VI

1

PE 250, First Aid and CPR Professional Rescuer/AED

1

PE 443, Kinesiology

3

PE 444, Exercise Physiology

3

PE 445, Exercise Physiology Lab I

1

PE 446, Biomechanics of Human Movement

3

PE 465, Psychology and Sociology of Human Performance

3

PE 470, Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs

3

Electives from the following:

3

AH 397, Independent Study in Athletic Training (1-3)

 

AH 409, Preprofessional Clinical Experience (1-4)

 

AH 498, Selected Topics in Athletic Training (1-3)

 

BY 234, Medical Terminology (3)

 

PE 242, Flexibility (2)

 

PE 246, Endurance Training (2)

 

PE 421, Testing in Human Performance (3)

 

PE 434, Sport and Exercise Law (3)

 

PE 451, Fitness and Wellness Programming (3)

 

PE 475, Emergency Management Athletic Injuries (1-3)

 

PE 476, Sports Medicine Seminar and Workshop (1-3)

 

PY 428, Health Psychology (3)

 

SH 330, Interpersonal Communication (3)

 

SP 229, Spanish for Medical Personnel (3)

 

ATHLETIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

60

AH 101, Practicum in Athletic Training I

1

AH 102, Practicum in Athletic Training II

1

AH 200, Introduction to Athletic Training

3

AH 281, Athletic Training Clinical Education I

1

AH 282, Athletic Training Clinical Education II

1

AH 300, General Medical Aspects of Athletic Training

3

AH 322, Evaluation of Injuries I

3

AH 323, Evaluation of Injuries I Laboratory

1

AH 324, Evaluation of Injuries II

3

AH 325, Evaluation of Injuries II Laboratory

1

AH 330, Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training

3

AH 331, Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training Laboratory

1

AH 340, Rehabilitation of Injuries

3

AH 341, Rehabilitation of Injuries Laboratory

1

AH 350, Organization and Administration of Athletic Training

3

AH 381, Athletic Training Clinical Education III

1

AH 382, Athletic Training Clinical Education IV

1

AH 400, Clinical Decisions in Athletic Training

3

AH 408, Seminar in Athletic Training

1

AH 410, Protective Techniques for Injuries

3

AH 481, Athletic Training Clinical Education V

1

AH 482, Athletic Training Clinical Education VI

1

PE 250, First Aid and CPR Professional Rescuer/AED

1

PE 443, Kinesiology

3

PE 444, Exercise Physiology

3

PE 445, Exercise Physiology Lab I

1

PE 446, Biomechanics of Human Movement

3

PE 465, Psychology and Sociology of Human Performance

3

PE 470, Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs

3

Electives from the following:

4

AH 397, Independent Study in Athletic Training (1-3)

 

AH 409, Preprofessional Clinical Experience (1-4)

 

AH 498, Selected Topics in Athletic Training (1-3)

 

BY 234, Medical Terminology (3)

 

PE 242, Flexibility (2)

 

PE 246, Endurance Training (2)

 

PE 421, Testing in Human Performance (3)

 

PE 434, Sport and Exercise Law (3)

 

PE 451, Fitness and Wellness Programming (3)

 

PE 475, Emergency Management Athletic Injuries (1-3)

 

PE 476, Sports Medicine Seminar and Workshop (1-3)

 

PY 428, Health Psychology (3)

 

SH 330, Interpersonal Communication (3)

 

SP 229, Spanish for Medical Personnel (3)

 

All Athletic Training majors have to be current in First Aid and CPR Professional Rescuer/AED prior to participating in clinical activities on an annual basis, so credit in this course is not needed.  Additionally, by adding 1 hour to the major electives, we intend to encourage all majors to take at least 1 hour of AH 409, Preprofessional Clinical Experience Slight reduction in the number of students taking PE 250, First Aid and CPR Professional Rescuer/AED which may free up some faculty for other courses.
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/12/08
None

Department of Teacher Education  Contact:  Dr. Hawood Mayton  ext. 3795 Station # 8

1. Type of Change

2. Current details: 3. Proposed details: 4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. 5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) 6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.
I. New Course & Major Requirement Change  

EL 572.  Instructional Supervision (3)
This course examines the principal’s role in supervising the instructional programs of a school.

This additional course will allow instructional time in the Instructional Leadership program to focus on instructional supervision, a key role of instructional leaders.

None
Approved by COE Academic Council in November 2007

None
II. New Course & Major Requirement Change  

EL 577.  School Business Management  (3)
This course focuses on the management of business affairs in a school. Budgeting and revenue-generating operations are discussed.

This additional course will allow instructional time in the Instructional Leadership program to focus on school business management, a key role of school administrators.

None
Approved by COE Academic Council in November 2007

None
III. Major Requirement Change

I. Professional Courses

16

ED 505, Technology and Education

3

ED 508, Technology Portfolio

1

ED 504, Techniques of Educational Research

3

ED 506, Educational Statistics

3

EP 500, Advanced Educational Psychology

3

Approved Elective in Education
OR
SE 500, Introduction to Special Education (*if needed)

3

I. Professional Courses

10

ED 505, Technology and Education

3

ED 508, Technology Portfolio

1

ED 504, Techniques of Educational Research

3

ED 506, Educational Statistics

3

* Students who have not previously taken a special education course must take SE 500, Introduction to Special Education.

This will increase the major from eighteen hours to twenty four hours, thus strengthening the major.

None
Approved by COE Academic Council in November 2007

None
IV. Major Requirement Change

II. Certification**

18

EL 571, School Law

3

EL 573, School Leadership

3

EL 574, Human Resources Administration

3

EL 575, Seminar in Education Administration

3

EL 578, Administrative Internship I

3

EL 579, Administrative Internship II

3

II. Certification**

24

EL 571, School Law

3

EL 572, Instructional Supervision

3

EL 573, School Leadership

3

EL 574, Human Resources Administration

3

EL 575, Seminar in Education Administration

3

EL 577, School Business Management

3

EL 578, Administrative Internship I

3

EL 579, Administrative Internship II

3

This will increase the major from eighteen hours to twenty four hours, thus strengthening the major.

None
Approved by COE Academic Council in November 2007

 
V. New Course & Major Requirement Change  

LM 564.  Critical Issues in School Library Services (3)
This course focuses on critical issues that are confronting school library media centers and provides students the opportunity to analyze issues that impact decision-making and the role of the school library media specialist in meeting the challenges resulting from these issues. Critical issues include technological trends, instructional and curricular trends, and organizational trends.

This additional course will allow instructional time for the Library Media Program to focus on critical issues that are confronting school library media centers,  to analyze the issues as a guide to decision making, and to consider the role of the school library media specialist in meeting the challenges resulting from the issues.  Critical issues include technological trends, instructional and curricular trends, and organizational trends.

None
Approved by COE Academic Council in November 2007

None
VI. New Course & Major Requirement Change   LM 566: Libraries and Legal Issues (3)
This course provides the knowledge base students need in order to meet the challenges created by legal issues today. Students will learn to develop policies and procedures, identify and address issues before they become bona fide legal matters, and learn how to respond to legal challenges.

A separate course in legal issues and libraries will allow time for students to get more in-depth instruction in the following areas: censorship and First Amendment rights, copyright, web page design, filters and other restrictions on Internet access, digital library  resources, patrons with disabilities, library records and privacy, professional liability,  employment issues, Friends, and lobbying.

None
Approved by COE Academic Council in November 2007

None
VII. Major Requirement Change

II. Professional Courses

15

ED 500, Foundations of Education
OR
ED 501, Educational Planning

3

ED 504, Techniques of Educational Research
OR
ED 506, Educational Statistics

3

EP 500, Advanced Educational Psychology
OR
EP 506, Life-Span Development and Learning

3

Approved Elective in Education
OR
SE 500, Introduction to Special Education (*if needed)

3

Approved Elective in Education

3

II. Professional Courses

9

ED 500, Foundations of Education

3

ED 504, Techniques of Educational Research
OR
ED 506, Educational Statistics

3

ED 505, Technology and Education

3

* Students who have not previously taken a special education course must take SE 500, Introduction to Special Education.
This will increase the major from eighteen hours to twenty four hours, thus strengthening the major.  The additional courses will also make it possible for the University to provide a master’s program for students who already hold a master’s degree in another field.

None
Approved by COE Academic Council in November 2007

None
VIII. Major Requirement Change

II. Certification

18

LM 506, Literature for Children and Young Adults

3

LM 561, Instructional Media

3

LM 562, Library Media Cataloging and Classification

3

LM 563, School Library Media Center Management and Collection Development

3

LM 565, Reference Services and Information Storage and Retrieval 

3

LM 569, Internship in Library Media 3

II. Certification

24

LM 506, Literature for Children and Young Adults

3

LM 561, Instructional Media

3

LM 562, Library Media Cataloging and Classification

3

LM 563, School Library Media Center Management and Collection Development

3

LM 564, Critical Issues in School Library Services 3

LM 565, Reference Services and Information Storage and Retrieval 

3

LM 566, Libraries and Legal Issues 3
LM 569, Internship in Library Media 3
     
College of Liberal Arts

Department of History & Social Sciences  Contact: Dr. David Bowen, ext. 3467 Station # 22

1. Type of Change

2. Current details: 3. Proposed details: 4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. 5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) 6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.
I. Course Number, Name & Prerequisite Change SW 330.  Social Welfare Policy (3) SW 331.  Social Welfare Policy I (3)
A study of the origin and development of social welfare policy as the foundation for the provision of social welfare.  Prerequisite: SW 300.
Social Welfare policy is now part of a series. Approved by COLA Academic council Feb. 14, 2008 None
II. New Course   SW 332.  Social Welfare Policy II (3)
An analysis and evaluation of social welfare policies as institutional responses to social and economic injustice as well as social problems.  Prerequisite: SW 331.
This is a standard course in most Social Work programs.  The Department is developing the foundation for an eventual Social Work Major. Approved by COLA Academic Council, Feb. 14, 2008 The new program will require two new faculty members after approval by ACHE.  Present needs can be met by adjuncts.
III. New Course   SW 455.  Human Behavior and Social Environment (3)
A theoretical examination of human behavior from conception to old age and its relationship to social systems.  Prerequisite: SW 300.
This is a standard course in most Social Work programs.  The Department is developing the foundation for an eventual Social Work Major. Approved by COLA Academic Council, Feb. 14, 2008 The new program will require two new faculty members after approval by ACHE.  Present needs can be met by adjuncts.
College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences Contact: Dr. Doug Wymer, ext. 3862 Station # 7

1. Type of Change

2. Current details: 3. Proposed details: 4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. 5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) 6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.
I. Course Prerequisite Change

BY 231.  HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I  (4)
Gross an
d microscopic anatomy and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, and muscular systems of the human body. Cannot be used to satisfy requirements for a major or minor in biology. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BY 104. Prerequisite waived for students admitted to Division of Nursing.

BY 231. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I  (4)
Gross an
d microscopic anatomy and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, and muscular systems of the human body. Cannot be used to satisfy requirements for a major or minor in biology. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BY102, BY103, or BY104.

The prerequisite statement has not been changed from when the university was on quarters.  Most nursing students would come straight out of high school and take Anatomy/Physiology I in the summer.  Since switching to semesters, most students going into nursing are on a three year plan which allows them to take many required courses the first year before beginning the nursing curriculum.
The existing prerequisite makes it sound like all nursing students are exempt from taking Freshman Biology, which is not the case.  The Chair of the Division of Nursing will still have the ability to place students directly into BY231 when appropriate.

By requiring General Biology for all students wishing to enter the nursing program, there is a greater chance of academic success in Anatomy/ Physiology I, Anatomy/ Physiology II, and the nursing program. There is no financial implication to this proposed change.
II. Course Prerequisite Change

BY 431.  Histology (4)
A study of the microscopic anatomy of tissue of vertebrates, particularly mammals. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BY 222.

BY 431.  Histology (4)
A study of the microscopic anatomy of tissue of vertebrates, particularly mammals. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. 
Prerequisite: BY 222, BY 231, BY 232 and an additional four hours of biology at 200 level or higher.

BY222 General Zoology is not enough preparation for students to be able to handle material presented in a 400 level course. Expanding the prerequisites will limit the course to students of junior and senior standing and promote academic success. There will be no financial implications of the change.
III. Course Prerequisite Change

BY 531.  Histology (4)
A study of the microscopic anatomy of tissue of vertebrates, particularly mammals. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BY 222.

BY 531.  Histology (4)
A study of the microscopic anatomy of tissue of vertebrates, particularly mammals. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. 
Prerequisite: graduate standing and one undergraduate course in Anatomy and Physiology.

As listed above, BY222 General Zoology is not enough preparation for this course. The change makes the prerequisites more uniform in the graduate catalogue. There will be no financial implications of the change.
IV. Course Deletion EN 450. Environmental Health and Safety Management (3)
Environmental features and policies necessary for responsible health and safety management from perspective of the environmental manager. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the Dean.
Delete course This course has not been offered in five years and we do not have any faculty qualified to teach it.

No academic problems are anticipated as no programs require this course.

None
V. Course Deletion EN 550.  Environmental Health and Safety Management (3)
Environmental features and policies necessary for responsible health and safety management from perspective of the environmental manager. One or more research projects and/or papers are required. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Delete course This course has not been offered in five years and we do not have any faculty qualified to teach it. No academic problems are anticipated as no programs require this course. None
VI. Course Deletion EN 451.  Industrial Hygiene (3)
Environmental Health and Safety Management (3)
Planning and implementation of programs to minimize occupational health hazards. Procedures and methods to recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards are emphasized. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the Dean.
Delete course This course has not been offered in five years and we do not have any faculty qualified to teach it. No academic problems are anticipated as no programs require this course. None
VII. Course Deletion EN 551.  Industrial Hygiene (3)
Planning and implementation of programs to minimize occupational health hazards. Procedures and methods to recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards are emphasized. One or more research projects and/or papers are required. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Delete course This course has not been offered in five years and we do not have any faculty qualified to teach it. No academic problems are anticipated as no programs require this course. None
VIII. Course Number Change

Course Numbering System
Environmental Sciences
0-General
1-Conservation
2-Pollution
3-Resources
4-Management
5-Health/Safety
6-Chemistry
7-Technology
8-Laws/Regulations/ Policies
9-TBA

Course Numbering System
Environmental Sciences
0-General
1-Conservation
2-Pollution
3-Resources
4-Management/ Health/ Safety
5-Ecology
6-Chemistry
7-Technology
8-Laws/Regulations/ Policies
9-TBA

The change in 4 and 5 will allow for cross listing courses in BY and EN under the same course number in the area of ecology.

This change will offer biology majors easy access to upper-level EN ecology courses.

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IX. Course Number, Prerequisite, Description, & Credit Change EN 470. Environmental Chemistry (4)
The application of chemical and biochemical principles to environmental problems and their solutions. Emphasis is placed on the behavior of pollutants in the natural ecosystem an their management. One or more research projects and/or papers are required. Three hours of lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: CH 321 or permission of the Dean.

EN 360. Environmental Chemistry (3)
The application of chemical and biochemical principles to environmental problems and their solutions. Emphasis is placed on the behavior of pollutants in the natural ecosystem an their management. One or more research projects and/or papers are required. Three hours of lecture.
CH 241 or CH 321

The change in number brings this in line with the numbering system for environmental sciences and makes this course level and number match the Department of Physical Sciences course listing for the Chemistry listing of Environmental Chemistry.
Chemistry offers this course as a three hour course so the EN listing needs to be changed to match.

Environmental Sciences majors in the Industry Track will have another course with an EN prefix rather than taking the CH listing of Environmental Chemistry.  This additional upper-level EN course will strengthen their Environmental Sciences coursework.

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X. Course Number Change EN 440.  Ecological Management (3)
Introduction to and discussion of basic natural resources management techniques and factors affecting successful management. Management techniques for several specific habitat types will be studied. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: 20 hours in biology or environmental science or permission of the Dean.
EN 455.  Ecological Management (3)
Introduction to and discussion of basic natural resources management techniques and factors affecting successful management. Management techniques for several specific habitat types will be studied. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: 20 hours in biology or environmental science or permission of the Dean.
This change will match this course to the above proposed numbering system in Environmental Sciences and will allow this course to be easily cross listed with a BY prefix. This change will offer biology majors easy access to upper-level EN ecology courses. None
XI. New Course  

BY 455.  Ecological Management (3)
Introduction to and discussion of basic natural resources management techniques and factors that affecting successful management.  Management techniques for several specific habitat types will be studied.  Three lecture hours per week.  Prerequisite: 20 hours in biology or environmental sciences or permission of the Dean.

This course is currently cross listed as a Selected Topics in Biology. This change will offer biology majors easy access to upper-level EN ecology courses. None
XII. Course Number Change EN 441. Ecological Restoration (3)
Exploration of basic principles of ecological restoration including physical, chemical, and biological manipulations required for restoration success.  Additionally, this course will provide a detailed examination of practical aspects of restoration in selected ecosystems. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: twenty hours in environmental science and/or biology or permission of the Dean.
EN 456. Ecological Restoration (3)
Exploration of basic principles of ecological restoration including physical, chemical, and biological manipulations required for restoration success.  Additionally, this course will provide a detailed examination of practical aspects of restoration in selected ecosystems. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: twenty hours in environmental science and/or biology or permission of the Dean.

This change will match this course to the above proposed numbering system in Environmental Sciences and will allow this course to be easily cross listed with a BY prefix.

This change will offer biology majors easy access to upper-level EN ecology courses. None
XIII. New Course  

BY 456.  Ecological Restoration (3)
Exploration of basic principles of ecological restoration including physical, chemical, and biological manipulations required for restoration success.  Additionally, this course will provide a detailed examination of practical aspects of restoration in selected ecosystems.  Three lecture hours per week.  Prerequisite: 20 hours in biology or environmental science or permission of the Dean.

This course is currently cross listed as a Selected Topics in Biology. This change will offer biology majors easy access to upper-level EN ecology courses None
XIV. Course Number Change EN 442. Conservation Biology (3)
This course provides an introduction to the field of conservation biology and examines the relationship between human populations and biodiversity. Graduate project required. Three lecture hours per week.
EN 454. Conservation Biology (3)
This course provides an introduction to the field of conservation biology and examines the relationship between human populations and biodiversity. Graduate project required. Three lecture hours per week
This change will match this course to the above proposed numbering system in Environmental Sciences and will make the course number match with the BY listing of this course. This will make scheduling these courses easier for faculty and students None
XV. Course Number Change EN 460. Environmental Law (3)
Governmental regulations that seek to insure the quality of the environment and the safety of the work place. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the Dean.
EN 480. Environmental Law (3)
Governmental regulations that seek to insure the quality of the environment and the safety of the work place. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the Dean.

This change will match this course to the above proposed numbering system in Environmental Sciences.

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XVI. Course Number Change EN 560. Environmental Law (3)
Governmental regulations that seek to insure the quality of the environmental and the safety of the work place. One or more research projects and/or papers are required. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
EN 580. Environmental Law (3)
Governmental regulations that seek to insure the quality of the environmental and the safety of the work place. One or more research projects and/or papers are required. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
This change will match this course to the above proposed numbering system in Environmental Sciences. None None
XVII. New Course  

BY 474.  Human Physiology (4)
This course is an in depth study of human medical physiology.   Lab work will examine the underlying chemistry, physics, and biochemistry principles of body function.  Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. 
Prerequisite: BY 222 and sixteen hours of biology at 200 level or higher.

This course is regularly offered as a selected topics course with good enrollment. Human Physiology will expand the basic knowledge of students planning on entering the medical field and will serve as a valuable elective. There will be no financial implications of the change.
XVIII. New Course  

BY 574.  Human Physiology (4)
This course is an in depth study of human medical physiology.  Lab work will examine the underlying chemistry, physics, and biochemistry principles of body function.  Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.  Prerequisite: 
Graduate Standing and undergraduate coursework in Anatomy and Physiology.

This course is regularly offered as a selected topics course with good enrollment. Human Physiology will offer graduate students a greater variety of courses in a catalog heavy with natural sciences courses. There will be no financial implications of the change.
XIX. Major Requirement Change
Environmental Sciences Comprehensive-Industry 54
BY 242 Microbiology 4
BY 308 Seminar in Biology 1
CH 321 Quantitative Analysis 4
CH 360 Environmental Chemistry 4
EN 100 Introduction to Environmental Sciences 4
EN 404 Techniques of Research Design and Data Analysis 3
EN 409 Environmental  Sciences Internship 12
EN 460 Environmental Law 3
GE 102 Physical Geology 4
PH 201 College Physics I 4
PH 202 College Physics II 4
TY 352 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response 3
Approved Electives (300-400 level) in BY, CH, EN, GE, or TY 4
Environmental Sciences Comprehensive-Industry 54
BY 242 Microbiology 4
BY 308 Seminar in Biology 1
CH 321 Quantitative Analysis 4
EN 100 Introduction to Environmental Sciences 4
EN 360 Environmental Chemistry 3
EN 404 Techniques of Research Design and Data Analysis 3
EN 409 Environmental  Sciences Internship 12
GE 102 Physical Geology 4
PH 201 College Physics I 4
PH 202 College Physics II 4
TY 352 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response 3
Approved Electives (300-400 level) in BY, CH, EN, GE, or TY 4

Changing the environmental chemistry requirement from CH360 to EN360 will give environmental sciences majors another three hours of upper level EN coursework on their transcripts.  Additionally, this course is a 3 hour course now, rather than a 4 hour course as it has been in the past.

Dr. Wymer has been offering EN460 since FA2002, but recent exposure to SACS procedures indicates that there will be no way to justify his qualifications to teach that course.  To avoid continuing problems in finding and scheduling adjuncts, that course needs to be removed from the program requirements.

The 1 hour of credit from CH360 and the 3 hours of credit from EN460 will be shifted into elective hours for this program.

This reduces our reliance on adjunct instructors without significantly affecting the quality of the Industry Track of the Environmental Sciences Program. Less money will be needed for adjunct instructors.
XX. Major Requirement Change
Environmental Sciences Comprehensive-Natural Resources 54
BY 308 Seminar in Biology 1
BY3 80 Genetics 4
One of the following two courses

BY 410 Plant Taxonomy and Field Techniques

BY 420 Animal Taxonomy and Field Techniques
4
BY 450 Ecology 4
EN 100 Introduction to Environmental Sciences 4
EN 404 Techniques of Research Design and Data Analysis 3
EN 409 Environmental  Sciences Internship 12
One of the Following two courses

EN 440 Ecological Management

EN 441 Ecological Restoration
3
GE 102 Physical Geology 4
TY 338 Geographic Information Systems 3
Approved Electives (300-400 level) in BY, CH, EN, GE, or TY 12
Environmental Sciences Comprehensive-Natural Resources 54
BY 308 Seminar in Biology 1
BY 380 Genetics 4
One of the following two courses

BY 410 Plant Taxonomy and Field Techniques

BY 420 Field Zoology
4
BY 450 Ecology 4
EN 100 Introduction to Environmental Sciences 4
EN 404 Techniques of Research Design and Data Analysis 3
EN 409 Environmental  Sciences Internship 12
One of the Following two courses

EN 455 Ecological Management

EN 456 Ecological Restoration
3
GE 102 Physical Geology 4
TY 338 Geographic Information Systems 3
Approved Electives (300-400 level) in BY, CH, EN, GE, or TY 12
These changes reflect a change in the name of BY420 and changes in course number mentioned above. None None
XXI. Minor Requirement Change
Environmental Sciences Minor 23
BY 450 Ecology 4

EN 100 Intro. to Environmental Science

4

GE 102 Physical Geology

4

One of the following

EN 440 Ecological Management

EN 441 Ecological Restoration

3

Approved Electives in BY, CH, EN, GE, TY (300-400 level)

8
Environmental Sciences Minor 23
BY 450 Ecology 4

EN 100 Intro. to Environmental Science

4
GE 102 Physical Geology 4
One of the following

EN 455 Ecological Management

EN 456 Ecological Restoration
3
Approved Electives in BY, CH, EN, GE, TY (300-400 level) 8
Changes in course number relative to changes in numbering system changes mentioned above. None None

Department of Mathematics Contact :Dr. Tom Ratkovich  ext. 3723 Station # 7

1. Type of Change

2. Current details: 3. Proposed details: 4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. 5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) 6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.
I. Course Deletion MH 180 Survey of Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher (3) Delete course Delete since teachers have already done their NCLB requirements. None None
II. Course Prerequisite Change MH 224 Applied Differential Equations (3)
An introduction to differential equations covering techniques for solving first, second and higher order equations using a variety of methods.  Prerequisite MH 223
MH 224.  Applied Differential Equations (3)
An introduction to differential equations covering techniques for solving first, second and higher order equations using a variety of methods.  Prerequisite: MH 122.
Students do not use multivariable calculus in ordinary differential equations. None None
III. Course Prerequisite Change MH 300.  Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3)
An Introduction to the ideas and concepts that form the foundation for study in advanced mathematics including logic, sets, relations, functions, and cardinality.  Strong emphasis placed on techniques of proof.  Prerequisite MH 223.
MH 300.  Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3) An Introduction to the ideas and concepts that form the foundation for study in advanced mathematics including logic, sets, relations, functions, and cardinality.  Strong emphasis placed on techniques of proof.  Prerequisite: MH 122. Multivariable calculus is not used in MH 300.  Also, this change will expedite students’ taking higher level mathematics courses earlier in their programs. None None
IV. Course Deletion

MH 404.  Putnam Competition (1)
This course will prepare students for the William Lowell Putnam Competition held on the first Saturday in December.  Students registering for this course are required to participate in the competition.  May be repeated for a maximum of two semester hours credit. Prerequisite MH 300.

Delete course This course is not needed as an elective. None None
V. New Course   MH 550.  Linear Optimization (3)
This course introduces the student to optimization theory and its applications.  Topics include formulation of linear programs, simplex methods and duality, sensitivity analysis, transportation and networks, and various geometric concepts.  Prerequisite: Previous course in linear algebra.
This course has been offered three times online since Summer 2006 as MH 598 with good results. None None
VI. New Course   MH 596.  Graph Theory and Applications (3)
Survey of several of the main ideas of general graph theory with applications to network theory. Topics include oriented and nonoriented linear graphs, spanning trees, branchings and connectivity, accessibility, planar graphs, networks and flows, matchings, and applications.  Prerequisite: Previous courses in advanced mathematics.
This course has been offered twice online since Summer 2007 as MH 598 with good results. None None
VII. New Course   MH 595.  Number Theory (3)
Survey of the types of arguments to prove facts about divisibility of integers, prime numbers, and modular congruencies. Other topics, such as the Fermat theorem, Euler's theorem, and the law of quadratic reciprocity, will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Previous courses in advanced mathematics.
This course has been offered twice online since Spring 2007 as MH 598 with good results None None
VIII. New Course   MH 593.  Logic and Set Theory (3)
Provides a rigorous foundation in logic and elementary discrete mathematics to students of mathematics and computer science. Topics from logic include modeling English propositions, propositional calculus, quantification, and elementary predicate calculus. Additional mathematical topics include elements of set theory, mathematical induction, relations and functions, and elements of number theory.  Prerequisite: Previous courses in advanced mathematics.
This course has been offered three times online since Winter 2007 as MH 598 with good results. None None
IX. New Course   MH 450.  Linear Optimization (3)
This course introduces the student to optimization theory and its applications.  Topics include formulation of linear programs, simplex methods and duality, sensitivity analysis, transportation and networks, and various geometric concepts.  Prerequisite: MH 213.
This course has been offered twice online since Summer 2006 as MH 408 with good results. None None
X. New Course   MH 496.  Graph Theory and Applications (3).
Survey of several of the main ideas of general graph theory with applications to network theory. Topics include oriented and nonoriented linear graphs, spanning trees, branchings and connectivity, accessibility, planar graphs, networks and flows, matchings, and applications.  Prerequisites: MH 213 and MH 223.
This course has been offered once online since Summer 2007 as MH 408 with good results. None None
XI. New Course   MH 495.  Number Theory (3)
Survey of the types of arguments to prove facts about divisibility of integers, prime numbers, and modular congruencies. Other topics, such as the Fermat theorem, Euler's theorem, and the law of quadratic reciprocity, will be discussed.  Prerequisite:  MH 300.
This course has been offered online since Spring 2007 as MH 408 with good results. None None
XII. New Course   MH 493.  Logic and Set Theory (3)
Provides a rigorous foundation in logic and elementary discrete mathematics to students of mathematics and computer science. Topics from logic include modeling English propositions, propositional calculus, quantification, and elementary predicate calculus. Additional mathematical topics include elements of set theory, mathematical induction, relations and functions, and elements of number theory.  Prerequisite: MH 300.
This course has been offered online since Winter 2007 as MH 408 with good results. None None
XIII. Course Description Change

MH 405.  Problem Solving in Mathematics (1)
This course focuses on problem solving techniques in a wide variety of areas of mathematics as well as oral and written communication of solutions.  May be repeated for a maximum of two semester hours credit.  Prerequisite: MH 300

MH 405.  Problem Solving in Mathematics (1)
This course focuses on problem solving techniques in a wide variety of areas of mathematics as well as oral and written communication of solutions.  Topics include trigonometry, calculus, linear and matrix algebra, and review for the MFAT and PRAXIS II exams.  May be repeated for a maximum of two semester hours credit.  Prerequisite: MH 300

In an effort to improve our students’ performance on the MFAT and Praxis II exams, we want to incorporate a review component for these exams into MH 405.    
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