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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. 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. |
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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
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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
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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. 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. |
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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
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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
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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. 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. |
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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 |
|
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 |
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VI.
Basic Curriculum Requirement Change |
|
Athletic Training |
|
THE BASIC
CURRICULUM |
|
IV. History,
Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
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B. Six
semester hours from
Social and/or Behavioral Sciences: |
|
PY 100,
General Psychology |
3 |
|
Three semester hours from the
following: |
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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 |
|
|
Athletic Training |
|
THE BASIC
CURRICULUM |
|
IV. History,
Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
|
B. Six
semester hours from
Social and/or Behavioral Sciences: |
|
PY 100,
General Psychology |
3 |
|
Three 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 |
|
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 |
|
VII.
Basic Curriculum Requirement Change |
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Physical Education
(Non-Teaching Curriculum) |
|
THE BASIC
CURRICULUM |
|
IV. History,
Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
|
B. Six
semester hours from
Social and/or Behavioral Sciences: |
|
For Exercise Science Emphasis: |
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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 |
|
For Sport Management Emphasis: |
|
EC 231,
Macroeconomics* |
3 |
|
EC 232,
Microeconomics* |
3 |
|
|
Physical Education (Non-Teaching
Curriculum) |
|
THE BASIC
CURRICULUM |
|
IV. History,
Social, and Behavioral Sciences |
|
B. Six
semester hours from
Social and/or Behavioral Sciences: |
|
For Exercise Science Emphasis: |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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. |
|
III. New
Course |
|
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: |
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 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 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. |
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
XVI.
New Course |
|
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. |
|
XVII.
Major Requirement Change |
|
Biology
|
36 |
|
BY 242,
General Microbiology |
4 |
|
BY 308,
Seminar in Biology |
1 |
|
BY
380,Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390,
Evolution & Systematics |
3 |
|
BY 450,
Ecology |
4 |
|
Any one
of the following |
4 |
|
BY 471,
Biochemistry I |
|
|
BY 472, Cell
Biology |
|
|
Approved
electives in Biology from the 300-400 series (with
at least 4 from botanical sciences and at least 4
from zoological sciences) |
16 |
|
|
Biology
|
36 |
|
BY 242, General
Microbiology |
4 |
|
BY 308, Seminar
in Biology |
1 |
|
BY 380, Genetics |
4 |
|
BY 390,
Evolution & Systematics |
3 |
|
BY 400, Senior
Seminar |
1 |
|
BY 450, Ecology |
4 |
|
Any one of
the following |
4 |
|
BY 471,
Biochemistry I |
|
|
BY 472, Cell
Biology |
|
|
Approved
electives in Biology from the 300-400 series (with at
least 4 from botanical sciences and at least 4 from
zoological sciences) |
15 |
|
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 |
|
|
XVIII.
Major Requirement Change |
|
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 |
|
BY 472, Cell
Biology |
4 |
|
MH 121,
Calculus I |
4 |
|
PH 201,
College Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202,
College Physics II |
4 |
|
Approved
electives (300-400 level) in math or sciences 16 hrs
must be in BY |
24 |
|
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. |
|
|
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 |
|
MH 121, Calculus
I |
4 |
|
PH 201, College
Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202, College
Physics II |
4 |
|
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 |
|
|
XIX.
Major Requirement Change |
|
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 |
|
One of
the following |
4 |
|
BY 471,
Biochemistry I |
|
|
BY 472, Cell
Biology |
|
|
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 |
|
|
XX.
Major Requirement Change |
|
Environmental Sciences Comprehensive (Industry) |
54 |
|
BY 242,
General 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 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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
Environmental
Sciences Comprehensive (Industry) |
54 |
|
BY 242, General
Microbiology |
4 |
|
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 |
|
TY 352,
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response |
3 |
|
Approved
electives (300-400 level) in |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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: |
|
|
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 |
|
One of
the following two courses: |
|
|
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 |
12 |
|
*Note. Many
intern sites require a G.P. A. of 2.5 or higher in
the Environmental Sciences Core and Comprehensive
Courses. |
|
|
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 |
|
One of the
following two courses: |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
*BY 427,
Marine Behavioral Ecology |
4 |
|
*BY 451,
Marine Ecology |
4 |
|
*BY 452,
Marsh Ecology |
4 |
|
*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. |
|
|
Marine Biology
Comprehensive |
54 |
|
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 |
|
*BY 427, Marine
Behavioral Ecology |
4 |
|
*BY 451, Marine
Ecology |
4 |
|
*BY 452, Marsh
Ecology |
4 |
|
*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 |
|
|
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 |
|
Elective in
BY (300-400 level) |
4 |
|
Elective in
CH (300-400 level) |
4 |
|
Elective in
BY, CH, EN, ES, MH |
4 |
|
(Chemistry
and/or Physics teachers must take MH 121, Calculus
I.) |
|
|
|
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 |
|
PH 201, College
Physics I |
4 |
|
PH 202, College
Physics II |
4 |
|
Elective in BY
(300-400 level) |
4 |
|
Elective in CH
(300-400 level) |
4 |
|
Elective in BY,
CH, EN, ES, MH |
3 |
|
(Chemistry
and/or Physics teachers must take MH 121, Calculus I.) |
|
|
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 |
|
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 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
|
For University
Academic Council information contact: rtf@uwa.edu
|