The University Curriculum Committee met April 19 at 3:00 p.m. in the Deans Conference Room, Derryberry Hall.
| Members Present | |
| Dr. Marvin Barker | Dr. Marketta Laurila |
| Dr. Rita Barnes | Dr. Roy Loutzenheiser |
| Dr. Dan Combs | Ms. Beth Mannle |
| Dr. Corinne Darvennes | Dr. Allan Mills |
| Ms. Edith Duvier | Ms. Deanna Nipp-Kientz |
| Dr. Kurt Eisen | Dr. Stephen Parke |
| Dr. Susan Elkins | Dr. Larry Peach |
| Dr. Ahmed Elsawy | Dr. Jeff Roberts |
| Ms. Julie Galloway | Dr. Stephen Robinson |
| Ms. Yvonne Gribble | Dr. Mark Stephens |
| Mr. Bobby Hodum | Dr. Doug Talbert |
| Dr. Darrell Hoy | Ms. Janet Whiteaker |
| Dr. Pat Jordan | Ms. Jerri Winningham |
| Prof. Ted LaBar | Mr. Brent Stephens |
| Members Absent | |
| Dr. Sue Bailey | Dr. Michael Rohr |
| Mr. Ward Doubet | Dr. Gretta Stanger |
| Dr. Wade Faw | Ms. Veronica Whittington |
| Dr. Darrell Garber | Mr. Robert McKinney |
| Dr. Sheila Green | Ms. Sara Pierce |
| Dr. Bob Niebuhr | Ms. Kassi Scott |
| Dr. Francis Otuonye | Mr. Kevin Timmons |
| Dr. Gary Pickett | Ms. Amy Warren |
| Official Representatives | |
| Dr. Donald Visco for Dr. Arce | MAJ Ron Pepin for LTC Dunham |
| Dr. Linda Null for Dean Armistead | Dr. Evan Hart for Dr. Harrison |
| Dr. David Crouse for Dr. Boles | Dr. Daniel Badoe for Dr. Huddleston |
| Guests | |
| Ms. Dixie Ashburn | Dr. Sandy Smith |
| Ms. Denise Hensley | |
| SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS | |
| I. | Approval of agenda as revised |
| II. | Approval of February 15 minutes |
| III. | Information Only - TTU General Education Credit for Courses Transferred from UT System |
| IV. | Approval of minor addition to TTU General Education Committee procedures |
| V. | Approval of course and curriculum additions, deletions, and changes from the Department of Music and Art |
| VI. | Approval of course and curriculum additions, deletions, and changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| VII. | Approval of course additions, deletions and curriculum changes from the Department of Biology |
| VIII. | Approval of course addition and curriculum changes from the Department of Chemistry |
| IX. | Approval of course and curriculum changes from the Department of Earth Sciences |
| X. | Approval of course addition, course and curriculum changes from the Department of Chemical Engineering |
| XI. | Approval of course changes from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| XII. | Approval of course addition and curriculum change from the Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| XIII. | Approval of curriculum changes from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| XIV. | Approval of curriculum changes from the Pre-Professional Health Sciences Program |
| XV. | Approval of course addition from the Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness |
| XVI. | Approval of course and curriculum changes from the Department of Computer Science |
| XVII. | Approval of course additions from the Department of History |
| XVIII. | Election of 2007-2008 Chairperson |
| XIX. | Approval of curriculum change from the Department of Foreign Languages |
PROCEEDINGS
Approval of Agenda
Dr. Talbert moved to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion was seconded by Dr. Robinson and carried.
Approval of minutes
Dr. Eisen moved to approve the February 15 minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Dr. Jordan and carried.
TTU General Education Credit for Courses Transferred from UT System - Information Only
Dr. Stephens, speaking on Dean Armistead's behalf, presented the following for information purposes only:
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| 1. | Students who have completed all General Education requirements on a UT-System campus will be considered to have completed all General Education Requirements at TTU, with two exceptions: | |
| a. | Any of these students (except those majoring in Engineering) who have not completed two semesters of college-level U.S. History will, by state law, be required to complete that requirement before graduation from TTU. | |
| b. | These students must take any TTU General Education courses that are required for progression in their major programs. | |
| 2. | Students who have not completed all General Education requirements on a UT-system campus, but who have taken one or more courses in the General Education program there, will be given TTU General Education credit as follows: | |
| a. | Courses and General Education categories that are clearly equivalent* to their TTU counterparts will be treated by Records as TTU courses and categories, and given the appropriate credit. | |
| b. | Courses that are clearly equivalent* to TTU General Education courses, but whose General Education categories are not matched at TTU, will be assigned appropriate TTU categories by Records, after consultation with the TTU General Education Committee chairperson, and given the appropriate credit. | |
| c. | Courses that are not clearly equivalent* to TTU General Education courses, but which fulfill General Education requirements on the UT campus, will be assigned the appropriate TTU category by Records, after consultation with the TTU General Education Committee chairperson, and given the appropriate credit. | |
| 2. | Courses that are not taken for General Education credit on a UT-system campus can be given TTU General Education credit only through use of the established “Undergraduate Course Substitution Form.” See http://www.tntech.edu/gened/substitution%20req_gen.html. | |
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Approval of Minor Addition to TTU General Education Committee Procedures
In a memorandum dated April 10, 2007, approval was requested for the following:
Procedure addition: The words "or Associate Dean" have been added to section D.1. in the first sentence.
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The TTUGEC reports directly to the Provost, as mandated by the Tennessee Board of Regents, but also serves as a subcommittee of the TTU Curriculum Committee. |
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| C. | Purposes | ||
| 1. | Monitor all courses within the General Education Program, ensuring that they satisfy the goals and measurable outcomes for each category established by the General Education requirements. | ||
| 2. | Evaluate and approve or disapprove all courses submitted for inclusion in the TTU General Education Program. | ||
| 3. | Develop appropriate procedures, forms, and policies relating to the TTU General Education Program. | ||
| 4. | Resolve Program issues as they arise. | ||
| 5. | Assist the campus curriculum committee in assuring all general education requirements are met for all degree programs. | ||
| 6. | Work with the TBR and TTU’s Provost to develop and administer assessment methods for the General Education Program. | ||
| D. | Membership | ||
| 1. | Representation. The Dean or Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences chairs and serves as a permanent member of the Committee. Other members include: | ||
| a. | One tenured or tenure-track faculty representative from each of the six areas of the Program: Communications, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social/Behavioral Science, History, and Humanities/Fine Arts. | ||
| b. | One representative from any college or stand-alone school not already represented by a member in one of the above categories. | ||
| c. | Three additional members, drawn from the TTU faculty or administrative staff, as at-large representatives. | ||
| 2. | Method of appointment. Members will be appointed by the President upon recommendations from the Provost/ Vice President based on recommendations by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. | ||
| 3. | Terms. Members will serve three-year, renewable terms, staggered so that a third of the Committee is replaced or renewed each year. | ||
| 4. | List of Members. The Chair of the TTUGEC will keep on file a current membership list indicating the unit affiliation and term of each member. | ||
Process for appointments. Each April, the Chair of the TTUGEC will send to the Provost a list of recommended appointments to fill vacancies left by members whose terms are about to expire. The Provost forwards the list,
Motion. Dr. Stephens moved to approve the procedure addition. The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.
Approval of Course and Curriculum Additions, Deletions and Changes from the Department of Music and Art
In five memorandums, the following were requested for approval:
Memorandum dated March 27, 2007 - Music
Course Deletions:
MUED 3120
MUED 3820
Course Additions:
MUED 3130. Materials and Methods in Instrumental Music, Grades
7-12. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: MUS 2130, 2140, Harmony/AT/Piano Exam; MUED 1820 with a
grade of "B"; pass PPST. Corequisite: MUED 3830.
Intended for the instrumental music education major, this course will explore a
variety of materials, methods, and techniques which can be used to build and
maintain successful school band and orchestra programs.
MUED 3140. Materials and Methods in Vocal Music,
Grades 7-12. Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite: MUS 2130, 2140, Harmony/AT Piano Exam; MUED 1820 with a
grade of "B"; pass PPST. Corequisite: MUED 3840. Intended
for the vocal/general music education major, this course is directed towards
developing a working knowledge of teaching strategies necessary for successful
choral/general music programs.
MUED 3830. Practicum in Music Education II,
Instrumental. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 2130, 2140, Harmony/AT/Piano Exam; MUED 1820 with a
grade of "B"; pass PPST; MUED 3620. Corequisite: MUED
3130. Instrumental music education majors will have the opportunity to
translate theory into practice through guided work experiences in the public
schools.
MUED 3840. Practicum in Music Education II,
Vocal. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: MUS 2130, 2140, Harmony/AT/Piano Exam; MUED 1820 with
a grade of "B"; pass PPST; MUED 3620. Corequisite:
MUED 3140. Intended for the vocal/general music education major, this
course provides the student with practical teaching experience in secondary
choral/general music classes.
Motion. Prof. LaBar moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Dr. Peach and carried.
Memorandum dated April 17, 2007 - BFA degree, all concentrations
Curriculum Changes:
FROM:
a. MATH 1130 College Algebra (B.F.A. Art Education concentration)
and
b. MATH 1010 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematical Ideas (B.F.A. Clay,
Fibers, Glass, Metals, Painting, and Wood concentrations)
TO:
Any mathematics course included on the list of General Education Core
requirements. (Excluding Math 1410)
FROM:
SPCH 2410 Introduction to Speech Communication (B.F.A, all concentrations)
TO:
SPCH 2410 Introduction to Speech Communication Lec. 3, Cr. 3
or
PC 2500 Communicating in the Professions Lec. 3, Cr. 3
FROM:
ART 3200 Art Applications I Lec. 1, Studio 1, Cr. 2
Introduction to materials and methods of teaching art in Grades K-6.
TO:
ART 3200 Art Applications I Lec. 1, Studio 1, Cr. 2
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Introduction to materials and methods of teaching art in Grades K-6.
Motion. Prof. LaBar moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Dr. Eisen and carried.
Memorandum dated January 20, 2007 - Music
Pertains to the MUIN concentration within the Bachelor of Music degree only.
Curriculum Addition:
To the list of Techniques Classes for MUIN (Music Education-Instrumental),
please add the following option for Piano and Guitar majors only:
MUS 1081 Improvisation I Lab. 2, Cr. 1
Curriculum Changes:
FROM:
MATH 1130 College Algebra (B.M., all concentrations)
TO:
Any mathematics course included on the list of General Education Core
requirements. (Excluding MATH 1410)
FROM:
SPCH 2410 Introduction to Speech Communication (B.M., all concentrations)
TO:
SPCH 2410 Introduction to Speech Communication Lec. 3, Cr. 3
OR
PC 2500 Communicating in the Professions Lec. 3, Cr. 3
FROM:
MUS 3530 Music Applications Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Course content is directed toward the music education needs of prospective
elementary classroom teachers.
TO:
MUS 3530 Music Applications Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program. Course
content is directed toward the music education needs of prospective elementary
classroom teachers.
Motion. Mr. LaBar moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Dr. Eisen and carried.
Memorandum dated December 21, 2006 - Changes to Music Minor
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| MUS 1120 | Harmony I | Cr. 3 |
| MUS 3010 | Music History I | Cr. 3 |
| MUS 3020 | Music History II | Cr. 3 |
| MUS Applied Study | Cr. 2 | |
| MUS Ensemble | Cr. 2 | |
| MUS Electives | Cr. 2 | |
| Cr. 15 | ||
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| MUS 1030 | Music Appreciation | Cr. 3 |
| MUS 1120 | Harmony I | Cr. 3 |
| MUS 3010 | Music History I1 | Cr. 3 |
| MUS 3020 | Music History II1 | Cr. 3 |
| MUS Applied Study 2 | Cr. 2 | |
| MUS Ensemble | Cr. 1 | |
| Cr. 15 | ||
| 1 Prerequisite: MUS 1030 | ||
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Motion. Prof. LaBar moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Dr. Mills and carried.
Memorandum dated April 17, 2007 - Program Changes - B.F.A. in Art Education
Curriculum Additions:
ART 2320 Drawing II Studio 6, Cr. 3
ART 3130 Twentieth Century Art Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Curriculum Changes:
1. Increase Primary Emphasis from 17 credit hours to 21 credit
hours
2. FROM: ART 3130, 3150, 3160,
4100, or 4170 Cr. 6
TO: ART 3150, 3160, 4100, or
4170 Cr. 6
Motion. Prof. LaBar moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Dr. Laurila and carried. The changes will need to be forwarded on to the TBR for approval.
Approval of Course and Curriculum Additions, Deletions, and Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
In thirteen memorandums, the following were requested for approval:
Memorandum dated April 11, 2007
Course Addition:
READ 3311. Literacy I. Lec. 7. Credit 7.
Prerequisites: Full admission to the Teacher Education Program. This course is an integration of concepts fundamental to the development of
literacy from birth through middle grades. It includes a study of
children's literature, language development and communication skills, language
arts, and the assessment and selection of appropriate instructional strategies
based upon student need. Literacy I is designed specifically for the
following majors: MDSE (K-6), MDS-ESL and CFS-ECSP.
Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the addition effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle and carried.
Memorandum dated April 11, 2007
Course Addition:
READ 3312. Literacy II. Lec. 5. Credit 5.
Prerequisites: Full admission to the Teacher Education Program. This course is an integration of concepts fundamental to the development of
literacy from birth through middle grades. It includes a study of language
development and communication skills, language arts, content area reading, and
the assessment and selection of appropriate instructional strategies based upon
student need. Literacy II is designed specifically for the following
majors: MDSM (Middle School) and SPED.
Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the addition effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle and carried.
Memorandum dated April 11, 2007
Curriculum Change:
FROM:
CFS (HEC) 2200. Development of Young Children: Conception to Age
9. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Corequisite: CFS 2210. Basic principles and theories of early
childhood development, with emphasis on factors influencing typical
developmentally appropriate practices and being at-risk.
TO:
CFS (HEC) 2200. Development of Young Children: Conception to Age
9 Lec. 3. Lab. 1. Credit 3.
Basic principles and theories of early childhood development, with emphasis on
factors influencing typical development, the importance of developmentally
appropriate practices, identification of at-risk populations, and understanding
basic special needs principles and laws. Candidates will complete
approximately 8-10 hours of observation.
Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the change effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle and carried.
Memorandum dated April 5, 2007 - Program Changes in Special Education: Modified (SPE/SPEM K-12)
Curriculum Addition:
Literacy II
5 Sem. Hrs.
Curriculum Deletions:
(First Semester Freshmen Year)
Electives
2 Cr. Hrs.
READ 3301 Teaching of Reading
3 Sem. Hrs.
Curriculum Changes:
FROM:
MUAR 2500 Arts & Ideas or ART 1030 Art Applications or MUS
1030 Music Applications Cr. 3
TO:
ART 1030 Art Applications or MUS 1030 Music Applications
Cr. 3
FROM:
SPCH 2410 Fund. Public Speak. Cr. 3
TO:
SPCH 2410 Fund. Public Speak or PC 2500 Communicating in the
Profession Cr. 3
FROM:
(Move From Second Semester Junior Year)
EXPW 2430 1st Aid/Safety (CPR) and
SPCH 2410 Fund. Public Speak or PC 2500 Communicating in the
Profession
TO:
(Move to First Term Senior Year)
EXPW 2430 1st Aid/Safety (CPR) and
SPCH 2410 Fund. Public Speak or PC 2500 Communicating in the Profession
FROM:
(Move from First Semester Senior Year)
FOED 3810 Field Experience
TO:
(Move to Second Semester Junior Year)
FOED 3810 Field Experience
Memorandum dated April 5, 2007 - Program Changes - Child and Family Studies (ECSE)
Curriculum Additions:
(First Semester Junior Year)
Electives
3 Cr. Hrs.
Literacy I
7 Cr. Hrs.
Curriculum Deletions:
(First Semester Freshmen Year)
Elective
1 Cr. Hr.
CFS 2210 Field Exp: Young Children
1 Cr. Hr.
LSCI 4500 Children's Literature
3 Cr. Hrs.
READ 3300 Teaching of Reading
3 Cr. Hrs.
ECED 4250 Language Art
2 Cr. Hrs.
Curriculum Changes:
FROM:
(Second Semester Freshmen Year)
GEOG 1120 Human Geography
3 Cr. Hrs.
TO:
(Second Semester Sophomore Year)
GEOG 1120 Human Geography
3 Cr. Hrs.
FROM:
(Second Semester Sophomore Year)
FOED 3010 Integ. Instr. Tech
3 Cr. Hrs.
TO:
(Second Semester Junior Year)
FOED 3010 Integ. Instr. Tech
3 Cr. Hrs.
FROM:
MUAR 2500 or MUS 1030 or Art 1030
3 Cr. Hrs.
TO:
MUS 1030 or ART 1030
3 Cr. Hrs.
FROM:
SPCH 2410 Fund Public Speak
3 Cr. Hrs.
TO:
SPCH 2410 Fund Public Speak or PC 2500 Communicating in the
Profession
3 Cr. Hrs.
Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle and carried.
Memorandum dated January 6, 2007
Course Addition:
ELED 2100. Problem Solving for Technological Literacy. Lec. 3.
Credit 3.
Prerequisites: FOED 2011 and FOED 1822 or 1820. Course is designed to provide opportunities for preservice K-6 teachers to
explore problems that arise naturally in the world and to develop their critical
thinking and problem solving skills. This course will focus on the
development of technological literacy among future educators. This course
will encourage teachers to capitalize on students' natural curiosity about the
world and how it works. Education and Engineering faculty will work in
collaboration to develop and facilitate real-world problem solving experiences
designed to develop a more technologically literate citizenry.
Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the addition effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle and carried.
Memorandum dated April 5, 2007 - Program Changes -
Multidisciplinary Studies - English as
a Second Language (ESL)
Curriculum Additions:
Literacy I
7 Cr. Hrs.
Electives (First Semester Senior Year)
3 Cr. Hrs.
Curriculum Deletions:
ELED/ECED 4250 Language
2 Cr. Hrs.
LSCI 4500 Children's Literature
3 Cr. Hrs.
READ 3300 or 3301 Teaching of Reading
3 Cr. Hrs.
READ 4310 Read/Write Strategies K-8
2 Cr. Hrs.
Curriculum Changes:
FROM:
SPCH 2410 Fund. Public Speak
3 Cr. Hrs.
TO:
SPCH 2410 Fund. Public Speak or PC 2500 Communicating in the Profession
3 Cr. Hrs.
FROM:
MUAR 2500 Arts & Ideas or ART 1030 Art Applications or MUS
1030 Music Applications
3 Cr. Hrs.
TO:
ART 1030 Art Applications or MUS 1030 Music Applications
3 Cr. Hrs.
Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2007. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle and carried.
Memorandum dated April 5, 2007 - New Program - Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS/MDSE K-6)
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