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College
of Business
Department of
Accounting, Finance, and Economics Faculty
Contact:
Mitzi Green
ext. 3777 Station #
21
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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. |
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I. Course Description, Prerequisite & Major Requirement
Change |
AC 305. COMPUTER BASED ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS (3)
This course familiarizes students with accounting
software in a Windows environment. Areas covered
include cash payments, cash receipts, adjusting entries,
accounts receivable and accounts payable for service,
merchandising, and manufacturing businesses and
nonprofit organizations. The course includes setting up
companies and processing financial information for a
period of time. Prerequisite: AC 212. |
AC 305. COMPUTER BASED ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS (3)
Study of computer-based
accounting and utilization of technology in accounting
information systems. Includes Excel, Peachtree, and
other specialized software. Topics include
flowcharting, strengthening internal controls, and
processing financial information. Prerequisite: AC
311. |
Peachtree is exclusively taught in the current course.
The course content will be broadened to expose students
to other technology skills and to strengthen knowledge
of how accounting information systems produce financial
data for business decision making.
This course continues to be required for accounting
majors. Business administration majors are no longer
required to take this course. |
None
College of Business approval: February 16, 2009 |
None |
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II. New Proposed Emphasis |
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Economics and Finance Emphasis |
15 |
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EC 331, Economic Growth Theory |
3 |
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EC 332, Price Theory |
3 |
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FI 310, Managerial Finance |
3 |
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EC 450, International Economics |
3 |
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One of following: |
3 |
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FI 340, Investments |
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FI 350, Monetary Policy |
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Accelerated change in economic and financial matters has
always been an accepted and expected phenomenon within
business and governmental environments. However, in the
intensely competitive industrial arena that all firms
now face, the penalties for financial obsolescence are
increasingly severe. Firms that fall behind find their
economic viability quickly and dramatically curtailed.
This makes educational programs that emphasize such
areas a primary area for remaining vital to our
stakeholders. Furthermore, student demand has been
increasing in this area, as evidenced by the contract
with Guangdong University of Finance, which will bring
cohorts of 30 students each year to study finance and
economics, beginning Fall 2011. This action will also
strengthen COB offerings and make us more competitive
with sister institutions who offer such an emphasis. |
The proposed emphasis could be introduced utilizing
currently sanctioned courses included in the catalog and
with minimal alteration of the current curriculum. The
renaming of Intermediate Microeconomics to Price Theory
and Intermediate Macroeconomics to Economic Growth
Theory would reflect the content of the course as well
as integrate the course with Managerial Finance by
emphasizing the managerial aspects of the body of
knowledge. Requiring International Economics
incorporates the globalization of business in the
required coursework for the emphasis.
The most significant change would be the addition of a
course in Monetary Policy to supplement existing
coursework, and the grouping of courses into a body of
knowledge. The selection of either a course in Monetary
Policy or Investments to complete the emphasis allows
selecting between a theoretical component and a
pragmatic course. The coursework could be tailored such
that the Investments class would serve a student
contemplating moving into the marketplace, while the
Monetary Policy course would emphasize research and
better serve a student wishing to attend graduate
school. Otherwise, there will be no impact on other
institutions and no change the program’s categorization. |
Implementation of this proposed emphasis would require
the realignment of courses such that Business Ethics and
Finance revert to being taught twice per academic year,
in the spring or fall and during the summer term. There
will be minimal impact upon the ability to offer the
emphasis with existing faculty, as well as limited
impact upon the budgetary requirements necessary to
bring the program into existence. The only contemplated
alteration of the composition of faculty would be the
employment of an adjunct to teach one course (Monetary
Policy) per academic year, at a cost of $4000.00. No
other costs are anticipated through the implementation
of this proposal. |
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III.
Course Name Change |
EC 331. INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY (3)
Study of the forces determining the level of income,
employment, and growth in the economic system. Uses and
coordination of monetary and fiscal policy.
Prerequisites: EC 231 and 232. |
EC 331. ECONOMIC GROWTH
THEORY (3)
Study of the forces determining the level of income,
employment, and growth in the economic system. Uses and
coordination of monetary and fiscal policy.
Prerequisites: EC 231 and 232. |
Change in course title within proposed new emphasis area
relates to current terminology and characteristic
instruction prevalent at comparable institutions |
No impact on current academic programs. |
None |
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IV.
Course Name Change |
EC 332. INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY (3)
Advanced examination of the theory of price,
distribution, and value under pure competition,
monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly.
Prerequisites: EC 231 and EC 232. |
EC 332. PRICE THEORY
(3)
Advanced examination of the theory of price,
distribution, and value under pure competition,
monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly.
Prerequisites: EC 231 and EC 232. |
Change in course title within proposed new emphasis area
relates to current terminology and characteristic
instruction prevalent at comparable institutions |
No impact on current academic programs. |
None |
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V.
Course Deletion |
EC 440. COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS (3)
Theories of capitalism, socialism, and communism, with
consideration of the application of theory to reality.
Analysis of systems and cultures with reference to
economic growth, full employment policies, and
effectiveness. Prerequisites: EC 231 and 232. |
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The focus of this course has been rendered irrelevant in
the current socio-economic composition of world
affairs. Previous content would now be more compatible
with the existing course in evolution of economic
thought. This course has not been taught (lack of
demand) during the past 10 years. |
No impact on current academic programs.
Deleting the course work in Labor Economics and
Comparative Economic Systems acknowledges both the
decreased importance of those areas and the coverage of
course content in other coursework (Labor Economics in
the MG 320 Labor Relations class and the Comparative
Economic Systems in the Evolution of Thought course) |
None |
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VI.
Course Deletion |
EC 330. LABOR ECONOMICS (3)
Compensation, mobility, unemployment, development of
unionism, collective bargaining, disputes, legislation,
social security and labor problems. Prerequisites: EC
231 and 232. |
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The focus of this course has been rendered irrelevant in
the current socio-economic composition of world
affairs. Previous content would now be more compatible
with the existing course in evolution of economic
thought. This course has not been taught (lack of
demand) during the past 10 years. |
No impact on current academic programs.
Deleting the course work in Labor Economics and
Comparative Economic Systems acknowledges both the
decreased importance of those areas and the coverage of
course content in other coursework (Labor Economics in
the MG 320 Labor Relations class and the Comparative
Economic Systems in the Evolution of Thought course) |
None |
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VII. New
Course |
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FI 350. MONETARY POLICY (3)
Builds on the groundwork laid in the business
professional component to expand the student's
familiarity with finance into the areas of operation and
management of financial institutions and financial
markets. Prerequisites: EC 231 and EC 232, FI 300. |
Addition of new course strengthens emphasis by including
a relevant and widely accepted body of knowledge to the
curriculum. |
No impact on current academic programs.
Monetary Policy is added as a course to complete the
emphasis. Monetary policy is a major component of
macroeconomics and finance in that it provides a
structure for investigating money in its functions as a
medium of exchange, store of value, and unit of account.
It considers how money can have a value significantly
beyond its production cost because of its expediency as
a public good. Investigation into this area of public
finance has endeavored to provide a micro economically
based formulation of the demand for money. It has also
scrutinized the implications of the utilization of money
as a substitute for other real assets. Subjects that
have been examined in such coursework include the
observed measurement of changes in the money supply in
relation to the level of economic activity, as well as
the significance of changes in the money supply on
interest rates, the price level, and output within the
framework of an economy. |
Would require the employment of an adjunct faculty
member with a yearly cost of approximately $4000 per
year. |
Department of
Business Administration, Management, and Marketing
Contact: Dr.
Linda Carr
ext. 3471 Station # 21
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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. |
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I. Major
Requirement Change |
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Business Administration Major Degree Component |
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Students are required to take 30 semester hours
of course work from the following: |
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AC 305, Computer Based Accounting Systems |
3 |
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CS 305, Computerized Data Analysis |
3 |
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MK 340, Consumer Behavior |
3 |
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MG 450, Organization Behavior |
3 |
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Business Elective (300 or higher) |
3 |
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Business Administration Major Degree Component |
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Students are required to take 30 semester hours
of course work from the following: |
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CS 305, Computerized Data Analysis |
3 |
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FI 330, Personal Financial Planning |
3 |
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MG 310, Human Resource Management |
3 |
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MG 450, Organization Behavior |
3 |
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MK 340, Consumer Behavior |
3 |
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AC 305 is being changed to a course for Accounting
majors
Eliminate the elective in order to enhance assessment. |
None
College of Business approval: February 16, 2009 |
None |
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II. Major
Requirement Change |
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Administrative Emphasis |
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BA 363, Advanced Business Law |
3 |
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CS 350, Internet Applications |
3 |
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FI 310,
Managerial
Finance |
3 |
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MK 350, Market Research |
3 |
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TY 453, Quality Applications |
3 |
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Administrative Emphasis |
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BA 363, Advanced Business Law |
3 |
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CS 380, Network Communication |
3 |
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FI 310,
Managerial
Finance |
3 |
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MK 350, Market Research |
3 |
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TY 453, Quality Applications |
3 |
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CS 350 now has additional prerequisites and requires
programming knowledge. |
None
College of Business approval: February 16, 2009 |
None |
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III.
Emphasis Deletion |
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Technology Emphasis |
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CS 380, Network Communications |
3 |
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TY 351, Principles of Occupational Safety and
Health |
3 |
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TY 381, Network Administration I |
3 |
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TY 453, Quality Management Systems |
3 |
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TY 455, Safety Program Management |
3 |
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Eliminate. |
Student would be better served by completing the degree
in Industrial Technology (major program rather than
emphasis. |
None
College of Business approval: February 16, 2009 |
None |
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IV.
Course Prerequisite Change |
FI 300. FINANCE (3)
Survey of financial management of the private firms,
with emphasis on financial statements, sources of
capital, and management of fixed assets.
Prerequisites: AC 212, EC 232, and MH 113. |
FI 300. FINANCE (3)
Survey of financial management of the private firms,
with emphasis on financial statements, sources of
capital, and management of fixed assets.
Prerequisites: AC 212, EC
231, EC 232, and MH 113. |
Course omitted in description. |
None
College of Business approval: February 16, 2009 |
None |
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V.
Course Prerequisite Change |
FI 330. PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING (3)
Financial planning objectives and needs from both the
individual and family point of view with emphasis on
establishing a framework for personal decisions in
relationship to investing, financing, and risk
management in real and financial assets and human
capital. Prerequisites: AC 212 and EC 232. |
FI 330. PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING (3)
Financial planning objectives and needs from both the
individual and family point of view with emphasis on
establishing a framework for personal decisions in
relationship to investing, financing, and risk
management in real and financial assets and human
capital. Prerequisite:
FI 300. |
Requiring the course in the Business Administration
major changes the focus slightly. |
None
College of Business approval: February 16, 2009 |
None |
Department
of Computer Information Systems & Technology Contact: Dr. Wayne
Bedford
ext. 3687 Station # 21
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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. |
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I.
Course Number Change |
TY 232. COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING/DESIGN I (3)
The generation of 2D graphic designs with computers as
well as computer terminology, components, application,
and functions. Prerequisite: TY 231 or permission of
instructor. |
TY 334.
Computer-Aided Drafting/Design I (3)
The generation of 2D graphic designs with computers as
well as computer terminology, components, application,
and functions. Prerequisite: TY 231 or permission of
instructor. |
TY 232 is no longer required for Industrial Maintenance
(2yr) program. It is listed as prerequisite for TY
335. Changing the course number enables Technology
transfer students to take both CADD courses without
adding a hidden requirement. |
None
Approved by College Academic Council Feb 13, 2009 |
None |
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II.
Course Prerequisite Change |
TY 335.
COMPUTER-AIDED
DRAFTING/DESIGN
II (3)
Students will learn advanced features and generate 3D
graphic designs through computer application.
Prerequisite: TY 232 |
TY 335.
COMPUTER-AIDED
DRAFTING/DESIGN II
(3)
Students will learn advanced features and generate 3D
graphic designs through computer application.
Prerequisite: TY 334. |
Change required to accommodate change in course number. |
None
Approved by College Academic Council Feb 13, 2009 |
None |
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III.
Major Requirement Change |
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Industrial Technology
Major Degree Component |
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TY 232, Computer-Aided Drafting/Design I |
3 |
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TY 233, Network Communication |
3 |
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TY 322, Manufacturing/Process Management |
3 |
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TY 333, Network Administration |
3 |
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TY 335, Computer-Aided Drafting/Design II |
3 |
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TY 338, Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
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TY 351, Principles of Occupational Safety and
Health |
3 |
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TY 352, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response |
3 |
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TY 453, Quality Management Systems |
3 |
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TY 455, Safety Rish Management |
3 |
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Free Elective |
4 |
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Industrial Technology
Major Degree Component |
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TY 233, Network Communication |
3 |
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TY 322, Manufacturing/Process Management |
3 |
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TY 333, Network Administration |
3 |
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TY 334, Computer-Aided Drafting/Design I |
3 |
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TY 335, Computer-Aided Drafting/Design II |
3 |
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TY 338, Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
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TY 351, Principles of Occupational Safety and
Health |
3 |
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TY 352, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response |
3 |
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TY 453, Quality Management Systems |
3 |
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TY 455, Safety
Risk Management |
3 |
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Free Elective |
4 |
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Changed course number. |
None
Approved by College Academic Council Feb 13, 2009 |
None |
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Tutwiler College of Education
Department of
Physical
Education & Athletic Training Contact:
Dr. R. T. Floyd ext.
3714 Station # 14
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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. |
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I.
Course Prerequisite Change |
EMT 200. BASIC EMERGENCY CARE (6)
Includes all required modules of the 1994 EMT Basic
National Standard Curriculum Patient assessment, airway
management, hemorrhage control, management of fractures,
care of special injuries, emergency childbirth,
environmental emergencies, transportation of the sick
and injuried, and radio communications. Prerequisite:
AHA BLS for Health Care Providers. Corequisite: EMT 205
and EMT 206. |
EMT 200. BASIC EMERGENCY CARE (6)
Includes all required modules of the 1994 EMT Basic
National Standard Curriculum;
patient assessment, airway management,
hemorrhage control, management of fractures, care of
special injuries, emergency childbirth, environmental
emergencies, transportation of the sick and
injured, and
radio communications. Prerequisite:
Current American Red Cross
Professional Rescuer CPR/AED or American Heart
Association BLS for Health Care Providers CPR
certification. Corequisite: EMT 205 and EMT
206. |
This wording is clearer and more complete and should
have been worded this way originally. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 1/28/09. |
None |
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II.
Course Prerequisite Change |
EMT 205. BASIC EMERGENCY CLINICAL INTERNSHIP (1)
Pre-hospital care and transportation of the sick and
injured using principles of basic life support,
correlated with emergency room experience. Time
distributed between emergency room, ambulance,
communications center, and interfacility transport
vehicle. |
EMT 205. BASIC EMERGENCY CLINICAL INTERNSHIP (1)
Pre-hospital care and transportation of the sick and
injured using principles of basic life support,
correlated with emergency room experience. Time
distributed between emergency room, ambulance,
communications center, and interfacility transport
vehicle.
Prerequisite: Current
American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR/AED or
American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers
CPR certification. Corequisite: EMT 200 and EMT 206. |
This wording is clearer and more complete and should
have been worded this way originally. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 1/28/09. |
None |
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III.
Course Prerequisite Change |
EMT 206. BASIC SKILLS LABORATORY (1)
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Skill practicum.
Designed to allow Basic EMT students extensive practice
of required psychomotor skills. |
EMT 206. BASIC SKILLS LABORATORY (1)
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Skill practicum.
Designed to allow Basic EMT students extensive practice
of required psychomotor skills.
Prerequisite: Current
American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR/AED or
American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers
CPR certification. Corequisite: EMT 200 and EMT 205. |
This wording is clearer and more complete and should
have been worded this way originally. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 1/28/09. |
None |
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IV.
Course Prerequisite Change |
PE 442. SPORT AND EXERCISE NUTRITION (3)
The role of diet in human performance. Prerequisite:
BY 232. |
PE 442. SPORT AND EXERCISE NUTRITION (3)
The role of diet in human performance.
Prerequisite or Corequisite:
BY 231. |
BY 232 not needed and reduces scheduling problems |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 1/28/09. |
None |
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V. Basic Curriculum
Requirement Change |
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Physical Education (P-12) |
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THE BASIC CURRICULUM |
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IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
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B. Six semester hours from the following: |
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EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
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EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
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GY 100, Introduction to Geography |
3 |
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PS 110, American Government |
3 |
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PY 100, General Psychology |
3 |
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SY 100, Principles of Sociology |
3 |
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SY 110, Social Problems |
3 |
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Physical Education (P-12) |
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THE BASIC CURRICULUM |
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IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
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B. Six semester hours from the following: |
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AN 100, Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
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EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
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EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
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GY 100, Introduction to Geography |
3 |
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PS 110, American Government |
3 |
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PY 100, General Psychology |
3 |
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SY 100, Principles of Sociology |
3 |
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SY 110, Social Problems |
3 |
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The addition of AN 100 creates more variety for students
to choose from in part IV of the basic curriculum. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 1/28/09. |
None |
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VI. Basic Curriculum
Requirement Change |
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Athletic Training |
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THE BASIC CURRICULUM |
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IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
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B. Six semester hours from Social and/or
Behavioral Sciences: |
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PY 100, General Psychology |
3 |
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Three semester hours from the following: |
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EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
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EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
|
GY 100, Introduction to Geography |
3 |
|
PS 110, American Government |
3 |
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SY 100, Principles of Sociology |
3 |
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SY 110, Social Problems |
3 |
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Athletic Training |
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THE BASIC CURRICULUM |
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IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
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B. Six semester hours from Social and/or
Behavioral Sciences: |
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PY 100, General Psychology |
3 |
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Three semester hours from the following: |
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AN 100, Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
|
EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
|
EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
|
GY 100, Introduction to Geography |
3 |
|
PS 110, American Government |
3 |
|
SY 100, Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
SY 110, Social Problems |
3 |
|
The addition of AN 100 creates more variety for students
to choose from in part IV of the basic curriculum. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 1/28/09. |
None |
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VII. Basic Curriculum
Requirement Change |
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Physical Education (Non-Teaching Curriculum) |
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THE BASIC CURRICULUM |
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IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
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B. Six semester hours from Social and/or
Behavioral Sciences: |
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For Exercise Science Emphasis: |
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EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
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EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
|
GY 100, Introduction to Geography |
3 |
|
PS 110, American Government |
3 |
|
SY 100, Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
PY 100, General Psychology |
3 |
|
SY 110, Social Problems |
3 |
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For Sport Management Emphasis: |
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EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
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EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
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Physical Education (Non-Teaching Curriculum) |
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THE BASIC CURRICULUM |
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IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
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B. Six semester hours from Social and/or
Behavioral Sciences: |
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For Exercise Science Emphasis: |
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AN 100, Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
|
EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
|
EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
|
GY 100, Introduction to Geography |
3 |
|
PS 110, American Government |
3 |
|
SY 100, Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
PY 100, General Psychology |
3 |
|
SY 110, Social Problems |
3 |
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For Sport Management Emphasis: |
|
EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
|
EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
|
The addition of AN 100 creates more variety for students
to choose from in part IV of the basic curriculum. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 1/28/09. |
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. Basic Curriculum
Requirement Change |
|
THE BASIC CURRICULUM |
|
IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
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B. Six semester hours from the following: |
|
EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
|
EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
|
GY 100, Introduction to Geography |
3 |
|
PS 110, American Government |
3 |
|
PY 100, General Psychology |
3 |
|
SY 100, Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
SY 110, Social Problems |
3 |
|
|
THE BASIC CURRICULUM |
|
IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
|
B. Six semester hours from the following: |
|
AN 100, Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
|
EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
|
EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
|
GY 100, Introduction to Geography |
3 |
|
PS 110, American Government |
3 |
|
PY 100, General Psychology |
3 |
|
SY 100, Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
SY 110, Social Problems |
3 |
|
The addition of AN 100 creates more variety for students
to choose from in part IV of the basic curriculum. |
None
Approved by COE Academic Council 1/28/09. |
None |
|
II.
Course Deletion |
SC 649. ADVANCED INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL COUNSELING (3)
This course provides for advanced supervised experience
in group and individual counseling, supervision,
consultation, program development and leadership in a
school setting. |
|
Students in the Education Specialist Program in School
Counseling will have already have completed an
internship. Since there are few practicing school
counselors holding a doctorate, it will be very
difficult to find a supervising counselor to meet the
requirements of SC 649. |
COE February 10, 2009
Graduate Council Approval: 2/11/09 |
Less personnel needed to monitor internship and less
cost to students who might have to pay for a supervisor. |
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III. New
Course |
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SC 648. CURRENT ISSUES IN SCHOOL COUNSELING (3)
This course will address topics that school counselors
have or will face on a day-to-day basis. Topics
include bullying, grief and loss, divorce and adjusting
to parent remarriage, physical, emotional, and verbal
abuse issues, including reporting responsibilities,
helping children cope with alcoholism or drug addiction
in the home, the counselor’s role on the BBSST
committee, the role of the 504 Coordinator, working with
students with physical and mental disabilities, and the
counselor’s role as Test Coordinator. |
The current issues course will allow the student to deal
with topics and issues that will affect his/her daily
counseling routine. |
COE February 10, 2009
Graduate Council Approval: 2/11/09 |
|
|
IV. Major
Requirement Change |
THE DEGREE OF EDUCATION SPECIALIST - SCHOOL COUNSELING
To be admitted to this program, the prospective student
must meet all requirements for admission to the School
of Graduate Studies and hold valid masters level School
Counseling certification.
|
I. Professional Courses |
12 |
|
|
IL 571, School Law |
3 |
|
|
IL 573, Contextual Dimensions of Instructional
Leadership |
3 |
|
|
ED 601, Curriculum Design |
3 |
|
|
ED 604, Advanced Educational Research |
3 |
|
|
SE 500, Introduction to Special Education (*if
needed) |
|
|
II. Instructional Support Area |
21 |
|
|
SC 641, Advanced Elementary School Counseling |
3 |
|
|
SC 642, Counseling the Adolescent |
3 |
|
|
SC 643, Substance Abuse Counseling |
3 |
|
|
SC 644, Family Counseling Systems and Theory |
3 |
|
|
SC 645, Consultation and Supervision for the
School Counselor |
3 |
|
|
SC 647, Research Seminar in School Counseling |
3 |
|
|
SC 649, Advanced Internship in School Counseling |
3 |
|
Total Required |
33 |
|
*Students who have not previously met the
special education requirement must take a
general survey course in special education. |
|
THE DEGREE OF EDUCATION SPECIALIST - SCHOOL COUNSELING
To be admitted to this program, the prospective student
must meet all requirements for admission to the School
of Graduate Studies and hold valid masters level School
Counseling certification.
|
I. Professional Courses |
12 |
|
|
IL 571, School Law |
3 |
|
|
IL 573, Contextual Dimensions of Instructional
Leadership |
3 |
|
|
ED 601, Curriculum Design |
3 |
|
|
ED 604, Advanced Educational Research |
3 |
|
|
SE 500, Introduction to Special Education (*if
needed) |
|
|
II. Instructional Support Area |
21 |
|
|
SC 641, Advanced Elementary School Counseling |
3 |
|
|
SC 642, Counseling the Adolescent |
3 |
|
|
SC 643, Substance Abuse Counseling |
3 |
|
|
SC 644, Family Counseling Systems and Theory |
3 |
|
|
SC 645, Consultation and Supervision for the
School Counselor |
3 |
|
|
SC 647, Research Seminar in School Counseling |
3 |
|
|
SC 648,
Current Issues in School Counseling |
3 |
|
Total Required |
33 |
|
*Students who have not previously met the
special education requirement must take a
general survey course in special education. |
|
The internship SC 649 was deleted and SC 648 was added
because the counseling faculty determined the new course
would be more beneficial to the students. |
COE February 10, 2009
Graduate Council Approval: 2/11/09 |
Less personnel needed to monitor internship and less
cost to students who might have to pay for a supervisor. |
|
| College
of Liberal Arts
Department of
History & Social
Sciences Contact: Dr. Mark
Davis ,
ext. 3570 & Dr. Rob Riser ext.
3463 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. New
Course |
PY 597. SELECTED TOPICS: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY (3)
This course is an introduction to the field of Marriage
and Family Therapy (MFT). |
PY 526. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY (3)
Introduction to the field of marriage and family
therapy. |
This course has been on the schedule as a special topics
course for several online terms (with multiple
sections), and is on the 2-year planning schedule. This
course should be officially in the catalogue. |
COLA approval: 2/9/09
Graduate Approval: 2/11/09 |
None |
|
II. New
Course |
PY 597. SELECTED TOPICS: THE THERAPEUTIC
RELATIONSHIP (3)
The goals of The Therapeutic relationship are to
establish a general foundation of broad philosophies in
building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship. |
PY 527. THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP (3)
Introduction to the understanding of the broad
philosophies in building and maintaining the therapeutic
relationship. |
This course has been on the schedule as a special topics
course for several online terms (with multiple
sections), and is on the 2-year planning schedule. This
course should be officially in the catalogue. |
COLA approval: 2/9/09
Graduate Approval: 2/11/09 |
None |
|
III.
Course Number, Description &
Prerequisite Change |
PY 440. EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
Introduction to basics of experimental design and
analysis. Individual research projects are required.
Prerequisite: at least nine semester hours of
psychology. |
PY 300.
EXPERIMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY (3)
Introduction to basics of experimental design and
analysis. Prerequisites: PY 100 & PY 200. |
In most Psychology programs, experimental psychology is
one of the first upper division course taken, as opposed
to one of the last. This change allows students to take
the course earlier, and prepares them for the current PY
480/PY 490 capstone courses where the individual
projects are required. |
COLA approval: 2/9/09 |
None |
|
IV.
Course Prerequisite Change |
PY 480. PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR (3)
Students conduct independent research on a selected
topic of current interest in the field of psychology
based on a review of the literature and present the
results of the study to their peers. APA style required.
Prerequisites: a minimum of fifteen semester
hours in psychology. |
PY 480. PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR (3)
Students conduct independent research on a selected
topic of current interest in the field of psychology
based on a review of the literature and present the
results of the study to their peers. APA style required.
Prerequisites:
PY 300, a minimum
of fifteen semester hours in psychology, |
This change corresponds to the change in Experimental
Psychology course, and reflects our intended sequence of
courses.
This also brings the prerequisites in line with PY 490
with the addition of the “permission of the
Chairperson.” |
COLA approval: 2/9/09 |
None |
|
V.
Course Prerequisite Change |
PY 490. PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECT (3)
An independent research project involving the collection
and analysis of data and a paper written in APA style.
Designed primarily for students seeking admission to a
graduate program in psychology. Prerequisites:
minimum of fifteen semester hours in psychology and
permission of Chairperson. |
PY 490. PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECT (3)
An independent research project involving the collection
and analysis of data and a paper written in APA style.
Designed primarily for students seeking admission to a
graduate program in psychology. Prerequisites:
PY 300,
minimum of fifteen semester hours in psychology,
and permission of the Chair. |
This change corresponds to the change in Experimental
Psychology course, and reflects our intended sequence of
courses. |
COLA approval: 2/9/09 |
None |
|
VI.
Course Prerequisite Change |
PY 428. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (3)
Introduction to the study of the interface between
psychology and medicine. Prerequisites: BY 101 and
122 and twelve semester hours in psychology. |
PY 428. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (3)
Introduction to the study of the interface between
psychology and medicine. Prerequisites: BY 101 and
BY 102
or BY 222 and
twelve semester hours in psychology. |
According to the current catalogue, there is no BY 122.
We would like to adjust to BY 101 and BY 102. |
COLA approval: 2/9/09 |
None |
|
VII. New
Course |
PY 408. SPECIAL TOPICS: COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3)
A survey of the behaviors that have evolved to solve
problems common to all species and the genetic and
environmental determinants of those behaviors. |
PY 335. COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3)
A survey of the behaviors that have evolved to solve
problems common to all species and the genetic and
environmental determinants of those behaviors.
Prerequisite: PY 100. |
This was a well attended and well reviewed course. We
would like to get it in the catalogue. |
COLA approval: 2/9/09 |
None |
|
VIII. New
Course |
PY 408. SPECIAL TOPICS: PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN (3)
This course will examine what it means to be female in
our society and globally. |
PY 436. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN (3)
This course will examine what it means to be female in
our society and globally. Prerequisite: PY 100. |
This was a well attended and well reviewed course. We
would like to get it in the catalogue. |
COLA approval: 2/9/09 |
None |
|
IX. New
Courses |
SACS has approved UWA’s proposed certificate program in
Public History, and we need to create courses in public
history and anthropology for the same. The program will
launch in spring 2010.
The certificate itself, is neither a new degree program
nor is it either a new major or new minor. Rather, it
is intended to enhance the existing undergraduate
history major and the graduate M.A.T. in history. |
HY 485. FUNDAMENTALS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION (3)
An introduction to the field of historic preservation,
and an examination of the development of U.S.
preservation movements. Prerequisites: HY 211 & HY
212.
HY 585. FUNDAMENTALS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION (3)
An introduction to the field of historic preservation,
and an examination of the development of U.S.
preservation movements. |
Creation of new stacked courses in the Fundamentals of
Historic Preservation
FUNDAMENTALS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION will be part of a
three-course foundations sequence for those seeking our
Public History certificate at either the graduate or
undergraduate level. |
COLA Approval: 2/9/09
Graduate Approval: 2/11/09 |
None |
|
X. New
Courses |
|
HY 486. FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC HISTORY (3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to public history,
examining local history, archival management, historical
archaeology, and museum studies. Prerequisites: HY
211 & HY 212.
HY 586. FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC HISTORY (3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to public history,
examining local history, archival management, historical
archaeology, and museum studies. |
Creation of new stacked courses in the Fundamentals of
Public History.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC HISTORY will be part of a
three-course foundations sequence for those seeking our
Public History certificate at either the graduate or
undergraduate level. |
COLA Approval: 2/9/09
Graduate Approval: 2/11/09 |
None |
|
XI. New
Courses |
|
AN 485. FUNDAMENTALS OF HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY (3)
Explores archaeologists’ use of documentary evidence,
oral history, and artifacts in interpreting social
development in eastern North America from 1500 AD to
1900 AD. Prerequisite: AN 100.
AN 585. FUNDAMENTALS OF HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY (3)
Explores archaeologists’ use of documentary evidence,
oral history, and artifacts in interpreting social
development in eastern North America from 1500 AD to
1900 AD. |
Creation of new stacked courses in historical
archeology.
FUNDAMENTALS OF HISTORICAL ARCHEOLOGY will be part of a
three-course foundations sequence for those seeking our
Public History certificate at either the graduate or
undergraduate level. |
COLA Approval: 2/9/09
Graduate Approval: 2/11/09 |
None |
|
XII. New
Course |
There are no anthropology courses offered beyond AN 100. |
AN 200. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3)
An overview of the nature of culture and its role in
human behavior. Prerequisites: AN 100 or permission
of the department chair. |
Creation of new course in cultural anthropology.
Students have responded favorably to the new AN 100
course, and this will provide an opportunity for further
elective study of the subject. |
COLA Approval: 2/9/09 |
None |
|
XIII. New
Courses |
Currently, there are no methods courses offered in
anthropology. |
AN 400. ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORY METHODS (3)
An introduction to the scientific and anthropological
processing, analysis, and conservation of materials
recovered from prehistoric and historic archaeological
sites. Prerequisite: AN 100 or permission of the
department chair.
AN 500. ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORY METHODS (3)
An introduction to the scientific and anthropological
processing, analysis, and conservation of materials
recovered from prehistoric and historic archaeological
sites. Prerequisite: Permission of the department
chair. |
Creation of a new stacked course in archeological
methods.
Students of History and the Social Sciences need an
opportunity to obtain basic training in archeological
methods.
UWA students in this course will participate in the
preservation and analysis of the Fort Tombecbe site. |
COLA Approval: 2/9/09
Graduate Approval: 2/11/09 |
|
|
XIV.
Course Number, Name & Description
Change |
HY 520. RESEARCH SEMINAR IN UNITED STATES HISTORY (3)
An advanced graduate research seminar in united States
history. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester
hours credit. |
HY 597.
RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HISTORY
(3)
An advanced research
seminar in history. May be repeated for a
maximum of six semester hours credit. |
We have a mis-numbered course which interferes with the
creation of a stacked course in Alabama History.
“HY 520. RESEARCH SEMINAR IN UNITED STATES HISTORY (3)”
will be renumbered and renamed as “HY 597. RESEARCH
SEMINAR IN HISTORY (3).” The course description will
not change.
This change in course number accommodates the creation
of the new graduate-level Alabama History course (see
below) |
COLA Approval: 2/9/09
Graduate Approval: 2/11/09 |
|
|
XV. New
Course |
Currently, we do not offer a proper graduate-level
course in Alabama History. |
HY 520. HISTORY OF ALABAMA (3)
A survey of the major developments and events in the
history of Alabama from the colonial period until the
twentieth century. |
Creation of a proper graduate-level course in Alabama
History. The result will be a stacked course that
corresponds to HY 420.
Demand for this course is high. |
COLA Approval: 2/9/09
Graduate Approval: 2/11/09 |
|
|
XVI. New
Course |
We do not currently offer instruction in Public
Administration |
PS 316. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
An introduction to the theories and practices which
underlie American bureaucracy. Prerequisite: PS 110. |
This course has been offered previously as “special
topics,” and demand justifies its permanent inclusion in
the Political Science rotation. |
COLA Approval: 2/9/09 |
|
|
XVII.
Course Deletion |
HY 508 and HY 536 are essentially duplicates.
HY 508. MEANING OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR (3)
An examination of the intellectual and cultural
background of “the Great War,” and its continuing impact
on intellectual and cultural life of the modern world.
HY 536. THE MEANING OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR (3)
A course designed to discuss the intellectual and
cultural background to the War and its continuing
effects on the intellectual and cultural life of the
United States. |
Remove HY 536. THE MEANING OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR (3) |
HY 536 will not be offered here again, and essentially
duplicates the catalog description for HY 508. |
COLA Approval: 2/9/09
Graduate Approval: 2/11/09 |
|
|
|
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. Major
Requirement Change |
|
BIOLOGY COMPREHENSIVE (Medical) |
60 |
|
BY 231, Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
BY 232, Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 330, Hematology |
4 |
|
BY 331, Immunology |
4 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390, Evolution and Systematics |
3 |
|
Any two of the following: |
8 |
|
BY 421, Parasitology |
|
|
BY 422, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy |
|
|
BY 428, Vertebrate Zoology |
|
|
BY 423, Comparative Vertebrate Embryology |
|
|
BY 431, Histology |
|
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
BY 471, Biochemistry I |
4 |
|
BY 472, Cell Biology |
4 |
|
MH 121, Calculus I |
4 |
|
PH 201, College Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202, College Physics II |
4 |
|
|
BIOLOGY COMPREHENSIVE (Medical) |
60 |
|
BY 231, Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
BY 232, Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390, Evolution and Systematics |
3 |
|
BY 400, Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
BY 471, Biochemistry I |
4 |
|
BY 472, Cell Biology |
4 |
|
MH 121, Calculus I |
4 |
|
PH 201, College Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202, College Physics II |
4 |
|
Approved Electives |
15 |
|
The current pattern is very rigid, which makes it difficult
to staff and difficult to schedule for students. The change
creates a comparable program with more flexibility.
Advisors of students in this program will guide them to the
electives that will provide them the best preparation for
medical school. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
None |
|
II. Basic Curriculum
Requirement Change |
|
THE BASIC CURRICULUM |
|
IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
|
B. Six semester hours from the following: |
|
EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
|
EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
|
PS 110, American Government |
3 |
|
PY 100, General Psychology |
3 |
|
SY 100, Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
OR |
|
|
SY 110, Social Problems |
3 |
|
*Required for MH and MH-CIS majors. |
|
|
|
THE BASIC CURRICULUM |
|
IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
|
B. Six semester hours from the following: |
|
AN 100, Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
|
EC 231, Macroeconomics* |
3 |
|
EC 232, Microeconomics* |
3 |
|
PS 110, American Government |
3 |
|
PY 100, General Psychology |
3 |
|
SY 100, Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
OR |
|
|
SY 110, Social Problems |
3 |
|
*Required for MH and MH-CIS majors. |
|
|
The addition of AN 100 creates more variety for students to
choose from in part IV of the basic curriculum. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
None |
|
III.
Course Number Change |
EN 542. 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 554.
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. |
Change is consistent with changes in NSM course numbering
scheme. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009
GC Approval on 2/11/09 |
None |
|
IV. New
Course |
|
BY 453. APPALACHIAN ECOLOGY (4)
A study of the biodiversity and geology of the Appalachian
Mountains with particular focus on unique biological
communities and the impact of natural and anthropogenic
events on the landscape and ecology. Prerequisite: 16
hours in biology or environmental sciences or permission of
the Dean. |
This course has been offered with good enrollment for the
past 10 years or so as a selected topics course. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
Adjunct funds will be utilized to pay Dr. Holland. |
|
V. New
Course |
|
BY 553. APPALACHIAN ECOLOGY (4)
A study of the biodiversity and geology of the Appalachian
Mountains with particular focus on unique biological
communities and the impact of natural and anthropogenic
events on the landscape and ecology. |
This course has been offered with good enrollment for the
past 10 years or so as a selected topics course. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009
GC Approval on 2/11/09 |
Adjunct funds will be utilized to pay Dr. Holland. |
|
VI. New
Course |
|
EN 453, APPALACHIAN ECOLOGY (4)
A study of the biodiversity and geology of the Appalachian
Mountains with particular focus on unique biological
communities and the impact of natural and anthropogenic
events on the landscape and ecology. Prerequisite: 16
hours in biology or environmental sciences or permission of
the Dean. |
|
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
|
|
VII. New
Course |
|
EN 553. APPALACHIAN ECOLOGY (4)
A study of the biodiversity and geology of the Appalachian
Mountains with particular focus on unique biological
communities and the impact of natural and anthropogenic
events on the landscape and ecology. |
|
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009
GC Approval on 2/11/09 |
|
|
VIII.
Course Name Change |
BY 508. SEMINAR IN TEACHING COLLEGE BIOLOGY (3) |
BY 508. TEACHING COLLEGE
BIOLOGY (3)
The role of biology in the curriculum, types and levels of
courses, and techniques of teaching. Development of
teaching materials and teaching observation required. |
This course has become an important component of our online
program in biology providing instruction in biology and
teaching techniques for inservice teachers. While still
focusing on techniques for improving teaching skills, the
course is not in a seminar format. |
The renaming of this course will more accurately reflect its
nature under the current format.
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009
GC Approval on 2/11/09 |
None |
|
IX.
Course Name Change |
EN 508. SEMINAR IN TEACHING COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3) |
EN 508. TEACHING COLLEGE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)
The role of environmental science in the curriculum, types
and levels of courses, and techniques of teaching.
Development of teaching materials and teaching observation
required. |
This course has become an important component of our online
program in biology providing instruction in biology and
teaching techniques for inservice teachers. While still
focusing on techniques for improving teaching skills, the
course is not in a seminar format. |
The renaming of this course will more accurately reflect its
nature under the current format.
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009
GC Approval on 2/11/09 |
None |
|
X. New
Cours |
Since 2005, Subtropical Ecology has been taught several times as
a Selected Topic in Biology and Environmental Science. Given
the success of the class and the desire to offer it in alternate
years in the future, we wish to formally describe and number the
course at both the undergraduate and graduate level. |
BY 458. SUBTROPICAL ECOLOGY (4)
This course will provide an introduction to habitats and
ecosystems of subtropical Florida. Students will gain
insight into the natural and cultural history of some of the
most unique and diverse habitats in North America. The
course will include weekly meetings to discuss subtropical
habitats, followed by a 7 day field trip. Upon return,
students will develop a research paper and a presentation on
a topic related to these habitats. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. |
Given the demonstrated effectiveness of the class and the
anticipation that it will be offered routinely in the
future, formally naming and numbering the class will
simplify the registration process and reduce ambiguity on
student records. |
The numbering of this course will reduce the number of
Selected Topic credits on our students’ transcripts and
provide a more accurate representation of their curriculum.
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
None |
|
XI. New
Course |
Since 2005, Subtropical Ecology has been taught several times as
a Selected Topic in Biology and Environmental Science. Given
the success of the class and the desire to offer it in alternate
years in the future, we wish to formally describe and number the
course at both the undergraduate and graduate level. |
BY 558. SUBTROPICAL ECOLOGY (4)
This course will provide an introduction to habitats and
ecosystems of subtropical Florida. Students will gain
insight into the natural and cultural history of some of the
most unique and diverse habitats in North America. The
course will include weekly meetings to discuss subtropical
habitats, followed by a field trip. Upon return, students
will develop a research paper and a presentation on a topic
related to these habitats. A graduate research project is
also required. |
Given the demonstrated effectiveness of the class and the
anticipation that it will be offered routinely in the
future, formally naming and numbering the class will
simplify the registration process and reduce ambiguity on
student records. |
The numbering of this course will reduce the number of
Selected Topic credits on our students’ transcripts and
provide a more accurate representation of their curriculum.
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009
GC Approval on 2/11/09 |
None |
|
XII. New
Course |
Since 2005, Subtropical Ecology has been taught several times as
a Selected Topic in Biology and Environmental Science. Given
the success of the class and the desire to offer it in alternate
years in the future, we wish to formally describe and number the
course at both the undergraduate and graduate level. |
EN 458. SUBTROPICAL ECOLOGY (4)
This course will provide an introduction to habitats and
ecosystems of subtropical Florida. Students will gain
insight into the natural and cultural history of some of the
most unique and diverse habitats in North America. The
course will include weekly meetings to discuss subtropical
habitats, followed by a field trip. Upon return, students
will develop a research paper and a presentation on a topic
related to these habitats. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor. |
Given the demonstrated effectiveness of the class and the
anticipation that it will be offered routinely in the
future, formally naming and numbering the class will
simplify the registration process and reduce ambiguity on
student records. |
The numbering of this course will reduce the number of
Selected Topic credits on our students’ transcripts and
provide a more accurate representation of their curriculum.
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
None |
|
XIII. New
Course |
Since 2005, Subtropical Ecology has been taught several times as
a Selected Topic in Biology and Environmental Science. Given
the success of the class and the desire to offer it in alternate
years in the future, we wish to formally describe and number the
course at both the undergraduate and graduate level. |
EN 558. SUBTROPICAL ECOLOGY (4)
This course will provide an introduction to habitats and
ecosystems of subtropical Florida. Students will gain
insight into the natural and cultural history of some of the
most unique and diverse habitats in North America. The
course will include weekly meetings to discuss subtropical
habitats, followed by a 7 day field trip. Upon return,
students will develop a research paper and a presentation on
a topic related to these habitats. A graduate research
project is also required. |
Given the demonstrated effectiveness of the class and the
anticipation that it will be offered routinely in the
future, formally naming and numbering the class will
simplify the registration process and reduce ambiguity on
student records. |
The numbering of this course will reduce the number of
Selected Topic credits on our students’ transcripts and
provide a more accurate representation of their curriculum.
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009
GC Approval on 2/11/09 |
None |
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XIV.
Course Prerequisite Change |
BY 461 currently has prerequisites of BY 311 or BY 321, and BY
450. |
BY 461. AQUATIC BIOLOGY (4)
Limnological principles, field techniques, and qualitative
and quantitative study of aquatic ecosystems, especially
freshwater systems in West Central Alabama. Research
project and paper are required. Three hours of lecture and
three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BY 212 and BY
222, CH 111. |
The current prerequisites are outdated and overly
restrictive. The suggested prerequisites will allow
students to enter the class earlier in their curriculum and
become involved in research projects. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
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XV.
Course Prerequisite Change |
BY 561 currently has prerequisites of BY 321 or BY 321, and BY
450. |
BY 561. AQUATIC BIOLOGY (4)
Limnological principles, field techniques, and qualitative
and quantitative study of aquatic ecosystems, especially
freshwater systems in West Central Alabama. Graduate
research project and paper are required. Three hours of
lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. |
The current prerequisites are outdated and overly
restrictive. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009
GC Approval on 2/11/09 |
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XVI. New
Course |
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BY 400. SENIOR SEMINAR (1)
A capstone course in which students of biological sciences
consolidate their academic experience and develop skills
necessary to enter the work force or to further their
education in graduate programs of biological or
environmental sciences. This course will also be used to
evaluate the efficacy to which departmental objectives are
being accomplished. To be taken the last semester of the
degree program unless earlier permission is granted by the
Chair. |
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is
in the process of developing a set of student learning
outcomes for program evaluation and the creation of BY 400
Senior Seminar will be an integral part of evaluating those
SLOs. Additionally, students will receive instruction in
job and interview skills specific to the sciences. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
The department is committed to establishing a framework for
program assessment involving student learning outcomes. We
will be prepared to offer this course as part of our regular
schedule to meet this goal. |
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XVII. Major
Requirement Change |
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Biology |
36 |
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BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
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BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
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BY 380,Genetics |
4 |
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BY 390, Evolution & Systematics |
3 |
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BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
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Any one of the following |
4 |
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BY 471, Biochemistry I |
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BY 472, Cell Biology |
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Approved electives in Biology from the 300-400 series
(with at least 4 from botanical sciences and at least 4
from zoological sciences) |
16 |
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Biology |
36 |
|
BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
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BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390, Evolution & Systematics |
3 |
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BY 400, Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
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Any one of the following |
4 |
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BY 471, Biochemistry I |
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BY 472, Cell Biology |
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Approved electives in Biology from the 300-400 series
(with at least 4 from botanical sciences and at least 4
from zoological sciences) |
15 |
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The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is
in the process of developing a set of student learning
outcomes for program evaluation and the creation of BY 400
Senior Seminar will be an integral part of evaluating those
SLOs. Additionally, students will receive instruction in
job and interview skills specific to the sciences. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
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XVIII. Major
Requirement Change |
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Biology Comprehensive (General) |
60 |
|
BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390, Evolution and Systematics |
3 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
BY 471, Biochemistry |
4 |
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BY 472, Cell Biology |
4 |
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MH 121, Calculus I |
4 |
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PH 201, College Physics I |
4 |
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PH 202, College Physics II |
4 |
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Approved electives (300-400 level) in math or sciences
16 hrs must be in BY |
24 |
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Biology majors pursuing teacher certification in Biology
should follow the pattern below. Students should refer
to the College of Education section of the Catalogue for
a listing of additional requirements for teacher
certification. |
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Biology Comprehensive (General) |
60 |
|
BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390, Evolution and Systematics |
3 |
|
BY 400, Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
BY 471, Biochemistry |
4 |
|
BY 472, Cell Biology |
4 |
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MH 121, Calculus I |
4 |
|
PH 201, College Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202, College Physics II |
4 |
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Approved electives (300-400 level) in math or sciences
16 hrs must be in BY |
23 |
|
Biology majors pursuing teacher certification in Biology
should follow the pattern below. Students should refer
to the College of Education section of the Catalogue for
a listing of additional requirements for teacher
certification. |
|
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is
in the process of developing a set of student learning
outcomes for program evaluation and the creation of BY 400
Senior Seminar will be an integral part of evaluating those
SLOs. Additionally, students will receive instruction in
job and interview skills specific to the sciences. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
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XIX. Major Requirement
Change |
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Biology (Biology Teacher Certification) |
33 |
|
BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390, Evolution and Systematics |
3 |
|
BY 410, Plant Taxonomy and Field Techniques |
4 |
|
BY 420, Field Zoology |
4 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
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One of the following |
4 |
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BY 471, Biochemistry I |
|
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BY 472, Cell Biology |
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Approved Biology electives |
5 |
|
|
Biology (Biology Teacher Certification) |
33 |
|
BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390, Evolution and Systematics |
3 |
|
BY 400, Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
BY 410, Plant Taxonomy and Field Techniques |
4 |
|
BY 420, Field Zoology |
4 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
One of the following |
4 |
|
BY 471 Biochemistry I |
|
|
BY 472 Cell Biology |
|
|
Approved Biology electives |
4 |
|
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is
in the process of developing a set of student learning
outcomes for program evaluation and the creation of BY 400
Senior Seminar will be an integral part of evaluating those
SLOs. Additionally, students will receive instruction in
job and interview skills specific to the sciences. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
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XX. Major
Requirement Change |
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Environmental Sciences Comprehensive (Industry) |
54 |
|
BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
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BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
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CH 321, Quantitative Analysis |
4 |
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EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
4 |
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EN 360, Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
|
EN 404, Techniques of Research and Data Analysis |
3 |
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EN 409, Environmental Sciences Internship |
12 |
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GE 102, Physical Geology |
4 |
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PH 201, College Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202, College Physics II |
4 |
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TY 352, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response |
3 |
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Approved electives (300-400 level) in |
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Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology, or
Technology |
8 |
|
*Note. Many intern sites require a G.P.A. of 2.5 or
higher in the Environmental Sciences Core and
Comprehensive courses. |
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Environmental Sciences Comprehensive (Industry) |
54 |
|
BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
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BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 400, Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
CH 321, Quantitative Analysis |
4 |
|
EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
4 |
|
EN 360, Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
|
EN 404, Techniques of Research 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 |
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TY 352, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response |
3 |
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Approved electives (300-400 level) in |
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|
Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology, or
Technology |
7 |
|
*Note. Many intern sites require a G.P.A. of 2.5 or
higher in the Environmental Sciences Core and
Comprehensive courses. |
|
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is
in the process of developing a set of student learning
outcomes for program evaluation and the creation of BY 400
Senior Seminar will be an integral part of evaluating those
SLOs. Additionally, students will receive instruction in
job and interview skills specific to the sciences. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
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XXI. Major
Requirement Change |
|
Environmental Sciences Comprehensive (Natural Resources) |
54 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
One of the following two courses: |
|
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BY 410, Plant Taxonomy and Field Techniques |
4 |
|
BY 420, Field Zoology |
4 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
4 |
|
EN 404, Techniques of Research and Data Analysis |
3 |
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EN 409, Environmental Sciences Internship |
12 |
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One of the following two courses: |
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EN 455, Ecological Management |
3 |
|
EN 456, Ecological Restoration |
3 |
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GE 102, Physical Geology |
4 |
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TY 338, Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
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Approved electives (300-400 level) in Biology,
Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology, or
Technology |
12 |
|
*Note. Many intern sites require a G.P. A. of 2.5 or
higher in the Environmental Sciences Core and
Comprehensive Courses. |
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Environmental Sciences Comprehensive (Natural Resources) |
54 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 400, Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
One of the following two courses: |
|
|
BY 410, Plant Taxonomy and Field Techniques |
4 |
|
BY 420, Field Zoology |
4 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
4 |
|
EN 404, Techniques of Research and Data Analysis |
3 |
|
EN 409, Environmental Sciences Internship |
12 |
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One of the following two courses: |
|
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EN 455, Ecological Management |
3 |
|
EN 456, Ecological Restoration |
3 |
|
GE 102, Physical Geology |
4 |
|
TY 338, Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
|
Approved electives (300-400 level) in Biology,
Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology, or
Technology |
11 |
|
*Note. Many intern sites require a G.P. A. of 2.5 or
higher in the Environmental Sciences Core and
Comprehensive Courses. |
|
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is
in the process of developing a set of student learning
outcomes for program evaluation and the creation of BY 400
Senior Seminar will be an integral part of evaluating those
SLOs. Additionally, students will receive instruction in
job and interview skills specific to the sciences. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
|
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XXII. Major
Requirement Change |
|
Marine Biology Comprehensive |
53 |
|
BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 320, Invertebrate Zoology |
4 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390, Evolution and Systematics |
3 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
One of the following |
4 |
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BY 471, Biochemistry |
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BY 472, Cell Biology |
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Choose four of the following courses* |
16 |
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*BY 414, Marine Botany |
4 |
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*BY 424, Marine Invertebrate Zoology |
4 |
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*BY 425, Marine Vertebrate Zoology |
4 |
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*BY 427, Marine Behavioral Ecology |
4 |
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*BY 451, Marine Ecology |
4 |
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*BY 452, Marsh Ecology |
4 |
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*BY 460, Oceanography |
4 |
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GE 102, Physical Geology |
4 |
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GE 370, Environmental Geology |
4 |
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PH 201, College Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202, College Physics II |
4 |
|
*Note. These courses are offered only at the Marine
Laboratory at Dauphin Island, Alabama. A minimum of two
summer semesters is required at this facility to
complete this program. |
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Marine Biology Comprehensive |
54 |
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BY 242, General Microbiology |
4 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 320, Invertebrate Zoology |
4 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390, Evolution and Systematics |
3 |
|
BY 400, Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
One of the following |
4 |
|
BY 471, Biochemistry |
|
|
BY 472, Cell Biology |
|
|
Choose four of the following courses* |
16 |
|
*BY 414, Marine Botany |
4 |
|
*BY 424, Marine Invertebrate Zoology |
4 |
|
*BY 425, Marine Vertebrate Zoology |
4 |
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*BY 427, Marine Behavioral Ecology |
4 |
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*BY 451, Marine Ecology |
4 |
|
*BY 452, Marsh Ecology |
4 |
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*BY 460, Oceanography |
4 |
|
GE 102, Physical Geology |
4 |
|
GE 370, Environmental Geology |
4 |
|
PH 201, College Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202, College Physics II |
4 |
|
*Note. These courses are offered only at the Marine
Laboratory at Dauphin Island, Alabama. A minimum of two
summer semesters is required at this facility to
complete this program. |
|
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is
in the process of developing a set of student learning
outcomes for program evaluation and the creation of BY 400
Senior Seminar will be an integral part of evaluating those
SLOs. Additionally, students will receive instruction in
job and interview skills specific to the sciences. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
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XXIII. Major
Requirement Change |
|
General Science (Teacher Certification) |
45 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 410, Plant Taxonomy and Field Techniques |
4 |
|
BY 420, Field Zoology |
4 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
4 |
|
ES 100, Survey of Earth Science |
4 |
|
PH 201, College Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202, College Physics II |
4 |
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Elective in BY (300-400 level) |
4 |
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Elective in CH (300-400 level) |
4 |
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Elective in BY, CH, EN, ES, MH |
4 |
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(Chemistry and/or Physics teachers must take MH 121,
Calculus I.) |
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General Science (Teacher Certification) |
45 |
|
BY 308, Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 410, Plant Taxonomy and Field Techniques |
4 |
|
BY 420, Field Zoology |
4 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 400, Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
4 |
|
ES 100, Survey of Earth Science |
4 |
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PH 201, College Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202, College Physics II |
4 |
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Elective in BY (300-400 level) |
4 |
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Elective in CH (300-400 level) |
4 |
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Elective in BY, CH, EN, ES, MH |
3 |
|
(Chemistry and/or Physics teachers must take MH 121,
Calculus I.) |
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The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is
in the process of developing a set of student learning
outcomes for program evaluation and the creation of BY 400
Senior Seminar will be an integral part of evaluating those
SLOs. Additionally, students will receive instruction in
job and interview skills specific to the sciences. |
None
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
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Department of
Physical Sciences
Contact:
Dr. Doug Wymer,
ext. 3862 Station # 7
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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. |
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I.
Course Prerequisite Change |
CH 422. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS (4)
Examines the theory and use of infrared and ultraviolet
spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, atomic absorption, gas
chromatography, thermal analysis, electrochemical analysis, and
other instrumental methods of characterizing chemical structure.
Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Corequisite: CH 451 or permission of the instructor and the Dean. |
CH 422. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS (4)
Examines the theory and use of infrared and ultraviolet
spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, atomic absorption,
gas chromatography, thermal analysis, electrochemical
analysis, and other instrumental methods of characterizing
chemical structure. Three lecture and three laboratory hours
per week. Corequisite: CH 451 or permission of the
instructor and the Dean.
Prerequisite: CH 321. |
This prerequisite was intended to be CH351: Physical
Chemistry I. This prerequisite is not necessary. Material
covered in CH351 is not relevant to CH422. Material covered
in CH352 would be slightly beneficial to students in CH422,
but this would be unnecessarily prohibitive to students.
Making physical chemistry a prerequisite for CH422 makes
this a class for chemistry majors only. The material
covered is beneficial to students in other majors,
specifically environmental science. Setting the
prerequisite to CH321 will allow more students to have
access to the instrumental experience gained during this
course. Such a change would not compromise the academic
integrity of this class in any way. |
This change will allow this course to be applicable as an
elective for students majoring in biology and environmental
sciences.
NSM CAC approval 1/30/2009 |
This change will require no change in faculty or
facilities. Any increase in expenditures would be the
result of increased enrollment in the lab and would be
offset by lab fees. |
|
Division
of Nursing
Contact: Ms.
Marsha Cannon , ext. 3518 Station # 28
|
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 |
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NS 205. PREPARATION FOR LICENSURE (1)
Assists the nursing student to prepare for the RN licensure
examination (NCLEX-RN) by using individual, group and
technology-based methods to facilitate critical thinking and
maximize learning. Corequisites: NS 203 and NS 204. |
The volume of information students must comprehend and
retain for the HESI Exit Exam and NCLEX-RN is immense. We
are proposing a one hour elective remediation course in
order to increase student proficiency and success on the
Exit Exam and NCLEX-RN. |
None
Approved by the DON on 2/11/2009 |
None |
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For University
Academic Council information contact: rtf@uwa.edu
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