TTU Curriculum Committee

Recommendation by the institution is one of the requirements of the Tennessee regulations for licensure recommendation for licensure by Tennessee Technological University, the applicant must meet all requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program, all requirements for the education curriculum for the grade level in which licensure is sought, the requirement of at least a 2.50 overall quality point average including a 2.00 average in the major teaching field, and successful completion of the Praxis II ( NTE) Examinations. A student must complete the appropriate Principles of Learning and Teaching Test and all applicable specialty area tests with minimum scores as established by the Tennessee State Board of Education.

Forms for making application for a Tennessee license are available in the university’s Office of Records. The student must complete the application.

To:

Recommendation by the institution is one of the requirements of the Tennessee regulations for licensure. Program completers seeking recommendation for licensure must meet the following criteria:

1. Candidates must meet all requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
2. Candidates must complete the approved program of study and all requirements for the education curriculum for the grade  level (s) in which licensure is sought.
3. Candidates must maintain a 2.50 overall quality point average including a 2.0 average in the major teaching field.
4. Candidates must successfully complete the culminating clinical field experience or student teaching semester.
5. Candidates must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the subjects and grade level determined by the appropriate licensure standards and measured by performance-based instruments in field and clinical experiences and the professional judgment of university supervisors and mentoring teachers.
6. Candidates must receive a grade of “B” in all courses that are field or clinical experience, technology-related, or include a major field experience.
7. Candidates must complete and meet minimum scores in all state licensing examinations (PRAXIS II) required for the license sought. All candidates must submit minimum scores in the appropriate Principles of Learning and Teaching test and all applicable specialty area tests as established by the Tennessee State Board of Education.

Effective Date: Spring semester 2006

Program addition and deletion in Secondary Speech Communication & Theatre (SEED/SEST)

Addition:
Choose one of the Following:
PHED 1120 Ballroom Dance or PHED 1130 Modern Dance or PHED 1140 Folk & Square Dance or PHED 1250 Beginning West African Dance or  PHED 1320 Ballet or PHED 1430 Jazz Dance                                                    1 Cr. Hr.

OR

MUS Organization Option                   1 Cr. Hr.

Deletion:
THEA 2120  Play Production               1 Cr. Hr.

Effective Date:  Fall semester 2005

Motion.   Dr. Peach moved to approve the change, addition and deletion.  The motion was seconded by Dean. Garber.  A friendly amendment was accepted to remove "PHED 1260 Advanced West African Dance" from the program addition. A vote was taken and the motion carried.

Approval of Course Additions from the Department of Physics 

In a memorandum dated October 12, approval was requested for the following:

Additions:

PHYS 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904.  Special Topics in Physics and Physics Education.                                     Lec. 0 to 3, Lab. 0 to 3, Credit 1 to 4
Prerequisites:  Consent of Chair and Instructor.  (Up to 6 credits may be earned under this course title.)  Topics covered will be chosen on the basis of student interest and need.

PHYS 2112.  General Physics I Honors Recitation.             Rec. 1, Credit 0.
Co-requisite:  PHYS 2110.  Selected topics to add depth to the understanding of material in PHYS 2110.  Honors students can receive honors credit for PHYS 2110 by satisfactorily completing this course and obtaining a grade of A or B in PHYS 2110.

Motion.  Dr. Shriner, representing Dr. Robinson, moved to approve the changes effective Spring 2006.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Neapolitan and carried.

Approval of Course Change from the Department of Foreign Languages

In a memorandum dated October 27, approval was requested for the following:

Course Change: 
Transfer of ESLP courses to the College of Education:
Transfer ESLP 4100/5100 (ESL Methodology and Materials for PreK-12), ESLP 4200/5200 (ESL Assessment:  Reading and Writing), and ESLP 4300/5300 (Field Experience in ESL) from the Department of Foreign Languages to the College of Education.

Motion.  Dr. Hayes moved to approve the changes effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dean Garber and carried.

Approval of Course Change from the  Department of Biology 

In a memorandum dated October 10, approval was requested for the following:

Course Change:

From:
WFS 4660(5660). Wild Bird Ecology.                      Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  BIOL 1110 and WFS (BIOL) 2130, or equivalent.  The ecology and natural history of selected avian species, emphasizing game species, endangered species, predators and pests.  Anatomy and procedures for identification are the focus of laboratories.

To:
WFS 4660(5660)  Wild Bird Ecology.                   Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  BIOL 1110 and WFS (BIOL) 2130, or equivalent.  The ecology and natural history of selected avian species, emphasizing game species, endangered species, predators and pests.  Anatomy and procedures for identification are the focus of laboratories.

Motion.  Dr. Combs moved to approve the additions effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Shriner and carried.

Approval of Catalog Wording Change from the Department of Mathematics 

In a memorandum dated November 3, approval was requested for the following:

New Policy Implementation to be inserted under "Special course requirements" in the 2005/2006 TTU Undergraduate Catalog, Section:  University Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree" page 34 (pdf file), under 2.  Special course requirements, paragraph (3):

"Students must take a mathematics course, including ADP if necessary, no later than their second semester at TTU and take mathematics each semester thereafter until the mathematics general education core requirement is satisfied."

Motion.  Dr. Ablamowicz moved to approve the change effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Whitaker.  The committee discussed the pros and cons relative to motion.  A vote was taken and the motion carried.

Approval of Course Addition and Change from the Department of English and Communications 

In a memorandum dated October 13, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:

ENGL 3400.  Introduction to Creative Writing.              Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  "C" or better in one sophomore-level literature course.  An introductory-level creative writing course in at least two genres:  fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction, drama.  Genres to be determined by the instructor.

Course Change:

Add the following prerequisite to ENGL (4430) (5430) Creative Writing:  Fiction, ENGL 4450 (5450) Creative Writing:  Poetry, and ENGL 4440 (5440) Creative Writing:  Essay
Prerequisite:  Grade of "C" or better in ENGL 3400 Introduction to Creative Writing or prior consent of the instructor.

Motion.  Dr. Eisen moved to approve the addition and change effective Spring 2006.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Neapolitan and carried.

Approval of Option Changes in Journalism Concentration from the
Department of English-Communications

In a memorandum dated September 26, approval was requested for the following:

Changes to the two options in the Journalism concentration of the English-Communication BS:

In the News Editorial Option, Junior Year:
Delete:  HIST 1020
Add:  SPCH 3620

In the Public Relations Option, Junior Year:
Delete:  Humanities/Fine Arts elective
Add:  SPCH 3620

Motion.  Dr. Eisen moved to approve the changes effective Spring 2006.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Shriner and carried.

Approval of Change in Foreign Language Requirement from the  Department of English-Communications 

In a memorandum dated October 28, approval was requested for following:

Change in Foreign Language requirement in the English BA
On pp. 116-17 of the current TTU Undergraduate Catalog, remove both instances of the footnote to the junior year of each English BA curriculum:
English majors must have proficiency in one foreign language which includes 6 hours of upper-division courses in that language.

Replace with:
English majors meet the foreign language requirement by successfully completing a foreign language course at the 2020 level or higher (excluding "Country and People") with a grade of C or better.  Electives must include at least 6 credit hours in any upper-division courses in FREN, GERM, or SPAN (all excluding "Country and People"), HIST, PHIL, PSY, SOC, SPCH or THEA.

Motion.  Dr. Eisen moved to approve the change, effective December 19, 2005.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Shriner and carried.

Approval of Course Additions and Change from the Department of English-Communications 

In a memorandum dated October 11, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions:

ENGL 4712 (5712). African American Literature.               Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Studies of African American literature and culture, both oral and printed.

ENGL 4713 (5713). Native American Literature.                 Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Studies of Native American literature and culture, both oral and printed.

Course Deletion:

ENGL 4711 (5711).  Ethnic American Literature.               Lec. 3, Credit 3.

Motion.  Dr. Eisen moved to approve the additions and deletion effective Spring 2006.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Boles and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes for the RN to BSN Tract from the School of Nursing 

In a memorandum dated October 28, approval was requested for following:

Curriculum Changes for the RN to BSN Tract:

NEW COURSE
Course Additions:  NURS 3465:  Bridging to Professional Nursing Practice.        4 Cr. Hr.

Course Deletions:  NURS 3460:  Nursing Process and Practice for RNs.             3 Cr. Hr.

Changes:  Replacing NURS 3460 with NURS 3465.

Effective:  Spring 2006
Graduating Class:  2007

Changes to RN-BSN Tract To Reflect Pre-Licensure Nursing

Experiential Learning

Changes:  Credit for Experiential learning - see attached policy-pg.8- and request form-p. 9 & 10 (both on file in the Office of the Assoc. V.P. for Academic Affairs)

Effective:  January 2006

Motion.  Ms. Franklin, representing Dr. Green, moved to approve the changes.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Giesbrecht-Bettoli.  Dr. Eisen made a friendly amendment that the EQE be removed from the Transcript Worksheet.  The friendly amendment was accepted and the motion carried.

Approval of Curriculum and Course Changes from the Department of Human Ecology  

In a memorandum dated October 25, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:  
Housing and Design Concentration
From:
HEC 4990 Internship
Prerequisite:  HEC 4000, Senior in Human Ecology

To:
HEC 4990 Internship
Prerequisite:  HEC 4000, HEC 4450 (for HEHO only), Senior in Human Ecology

Curriculum Changes:
Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration
From:
Electives  0

To:
Electives  1

Housing and Design Concentration
From:
HEC 2420 Architectural Graphics & Presentation Techniques
Prerequisite:  HEC 2041

To:
HEC 2421 Architectural Graphics & Presentation Techniques
Prerequisite:  HEC 2041

From:
HEC 4450 Commercial Design (3) (elective choice)
Prerequisite:  Three credits in Math, Speech 2410, HEC 2440, Grade of C or better in HEC 3431 or consent of instructor.

To:
HEC 4450 Commercial Design (3) (requirement)
Prerequisite:  Three credits in Math, Speech 2410, HEC 2440, Grade of C or better in HEC 3431 or consent of instructor.

From:
Must take 6 of the 9 hours listed below 
3440 Hist, Int. Furn. & Arch. (3)
4440 Contemporary Furn/Arch (3)
4450 Commerical Design (3)

To:
Must take 6 of the 9 hours listed below
3420 Housing and Interiors
3440 Hist. Int. Furn. & Arch. (3)
4440 Contemporary Furn/Arch. (3)

From:
HEC Elective        (6)
(3 hours must be upper-division)

To:
HEC Elective        (3)
(Must be upper-division)

Motion.  Dr. Bailey moved to approve the changes effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dean Faw and carried.

Approval of Department Name Change from the Department of Health & Physical Education  

In a memorandum dated November 2, approval was requested for the following:

Change:

1. Request for change of departmental name from Health and Physical Education Department to the Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness.
2. Request for change of catalog course prefix from HPE and PHED to EXPW.

Motion.  Dr. Folio, representing Dr. Jordan, moved to approve the name change contingent upon TBR approval and the prefix change effective Fall 2006  The motion was seconded by Dean Garber and carried.

Approval of Curriculum and Course Changes from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering  

In a memorandum dated October 26, approval was requested for the following:

Change in Typical Curriculum Sheet for BSEE
Move the Social and Behavioral Sciences elective to freshman year from the senior year.

Change in the Typical Curriculum Sheet for BSCmpE
Move from the senior year one Social and Behavioral Sciences elective to freshman year and the other to sophomore year.  To balance the load, move CSC 3700 from junior year to senior year.

Course Changes:
From:
ECE 3120 Computer Systems                        Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  ECE 3110.  Characteristics and programming of typical  microcomputer systems.

To:
ECE 3120  Micro computer Systems             Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  ECE 3110 and ENGR 2121 or CSC 2010.  Architecture and programming of microcomputer systems; interfacing with peripherals.

Motion.  Dr. Rajan moved to approve the changes, effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Course Additions and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Chemical Engineering  
    
In a memorandum dated October 28, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions:  
CHE 2510. Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering.                    Lab. 2, Credit 1.
Prerequisite:  ENGR 1120.  Software to be used in subsequent Chemical Engineering courses will be introduced in this course.

CHE 2011. Chemical and Biological Engineering Process Analysis.            Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Credit 4.
Prerequisites:  ENGR 1120, CHEM 1120, MATH 1910.  Quantitative descriptions of chemical and biological engineering systems.  Conservation of mass and energy for single and multi-process units as well as for reactive and non-reactive systems.  Lab introduces report writing and basic measurement techniques.

CHE 3111. Chemical Engineering Momentum and Energy Transport Processes.    Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Credit 4.
Prerequisites:  MATH 2110.  Momentum and energy conservation principles.  Design and operation of systems for heat transfer and momentum transfer with applications to heat exchangers, motion of fluid and solid particles.  Lab is centered around heat and momentum transfer experiments.

CHE 3121. Chemical Engineering Separation Processes                            Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Credit 4.
Prerequisite:  CHE 2011.  Mass and energy conservation principles.  Design, and operation of equipment for the separation and purification of materials; emphasizes distillation, liquid-liquid extraction and filtration.  Lab is centered around single and multi-phase separation experiments.

CHE 4131. (5131) Chemical Engineering Mass Transport Processes        Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Credit 4.
Prerequisite:  CHE 2011.  Mass conservation principles and its mathematical description.  Micro and macro-transport equations.  Design and operation of equipment for the separation and purification of materials.  Lab is centered around these mass transfer operations.

CHE 4661 (5661). Transport in Biochemical and Biological Processes.    Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  CHE 4210 or consent of instructor.  Applications of chemical engineering principles to the study of biochemical and biological systems.  Lab is centered around various techniques used in the biochemical and biological field.

Course Changes:

From:
CHE 4730. Chemical Engineering Operations.              Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  Senior standing.  Decision-making techniques as applied to management of chemical processing plants.

To:
CHE 3730. Chemical Engineering Operations.                 Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  CHE 2510.  Decision-making techniques as applied to management of chemical processing plants.

From:
CHE 4240. Chemical Engineering Laboratory IVa.            Lab. 3, Credit 1.
Pre/Co-requisite:  CHE 4130.  Laboratory experiences in typical chemical engineering systems.  Experiments are designed to integrate the subject matter from several subject areas.

To:
CHE 4240. Chemical Engineering Capstone Laboratory.  Lab. 3, Credit 1.
Pre-requisite:  CHE 4410.  Laboratory experiences in typical chemical engineering systems.  Experiments are designed to integrate the fundamental topics with applications from several subject areas.

Curriculum Changes: 

1. Move Organic Chemistry I and II (CHEM 3010 and CHEM 3020) from Sophomore Year to Junior Year.
2. Move Physical Chemistry I and II (CHEM 3510 and CHEM 3520) from Junior Year to Senior Year.
3. Move CEE 2100/ECE 3810/BIOL 3200 from Second Semester, Third Year to First Semester, Third Year
4. Remove CHE 4730 from First Semester, Senior Year and add in CHE 3730 to Second Semester, Sophomore Year
5. Add in CHE 2510 to First Semester, Sophomore Year
6. Move SBS GE Elective from First Semester, Third Year, to First Semester, Second Year
7. Add in CHE 2011, remove CHE 2010
8. Add in CHE 3111, remove CHE 3110
9. Add in CHE 3121, remove CHE 3120
10. Add in CHE 4131, remove CHE 4130
11. Remove CHE 4241 from curriculum
12. Add in CHE 4661 as a CHE Technical Elective option

Motion.  Dr. Arce moved to approve the additions and changes effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Course Additions and Deletions from the Department of Basic Engineering  

In memorandum dated October 28, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions:  

ENGR 3951, ENGR 3952, ENGR 3953  Special Topics for Non-Engineers.                                                     Credit 1, 2, 3.  Maximum 6.  
Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor.  Timely topics in engineering and technology-the relationships to other professions.  This course may not be used to earn credit toward an engineering degree.

Course Deletions:

ENGR 1050. Engineering Success Skills.                    Lec. 1, Credit 1.

ENGR 3110. Geometric Modeling and Applications.  
                                                                              Lec. and Lab. 4, Credit 3. 

Motion.  Dr. Loutzenheiser moved to approve the course additions and deletions, effective Fall 2006.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Curriculum and Course Changes from the Department of Computer Science  

In memorandum dated October 20, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:    

From:
CSC 3020 Numerical Methods
Co-requisite:  MATH 2110 (Calculus III)

To:
CSC 3020 Numerical Methods
Prerequisite:  MATH 1920 (Calculus II)

From:
CSC 3550 Systems Programming
Prerequisite:  CSC 3500 (Systems Programming Lab)

To:
CSC 3550 Systems Programming
Prerequisite:  CSC 2300 (C/C++ in Unix) or CSC 3500 (Systems Programming Lab)

From:
CSC 1070. Elementary Programming (for non-computer science majors).                                                                       Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  MATH 1010 or equivalent.  Introduction to programming including loops, arrays, and applications in various disciplines.

To:
CSC 1070 Elementary Programming                      Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  MATH 1010 or equivalent.  Introduction to programming including loops, arrays, and applications in various disciplines.  (For Information Technology option and non-computer science majors only).

From:
CSC 1100  Introduction to Computing (For non-computer science majors).                                                                      Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  MATH 1010 or equivalent.  Credit cannot be obtained for CSC 1100 in addition to credit for either DS 2810 or FOED 3240.  Use of software for word processing, spreadsheets, database, etc. on a personal computer, organization of computer hardware.

To:
CSC 1100 Introduction to Computing.                                Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  MATH 1010 or equivalent.  Credit cannot be obtained for CSC 1100 in addition to credit for either DS 2810 or FOED 3240.  Use of software for word processing, spreadsheets, database, etc., on a personal computer; organization of computer hardware (For Information Technology option and non-computer science majors only).

Motion.  Dr. Talbert moved to approve the changes effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Eisen and carried.

Approval of Course Additions and Curriculum Change from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Extended Education 

In a memorandum dated November 8, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:  

UNIV 4110. PRST/LIST Internship                                Lec. 3-6, Credit 3-6.
Prerequisite:  Permission of instructor.  Educational activity within an organization dealing with the type of work the student hopes to do upon graduation.  The internship is a learning environment where the student is treated as one of the employees, but often does not have the pressures of being a full-time employee.

UNIV 4113. PRST/LIST Internship.                                Lec. 3, Credit 3.
UNIV 4114. PRST/LIST Internship.   
                                                 Lec. 4, Credit 4*. See "Change" Section
UNIV 4115. PRST/LIST Internship.                                Lec. 5, Credit 5.
UNIV 4116. PRST/LIST Internship.                                Lec. 6, Credit 6.
Prerequisite:  Permission of Instructor.  Educational activity within an organization dealing with the type of work the student hopes to do upon graduation.  The internship  is a learning environment where the student is treated as one of the employees, but often does not have the  pressures of being a full-time employee.

UNIV 4995 PRST/LIST Culminating Project                    Lec. 3, Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  Permission of instructor.  Academic research or other creative activity resulting in a tangible product to demonstrate synthesis of student's coursework.  This course is required for all PRST and LIST majors.

Curriculum Change:

From:    UNIV 4114 PRST/LIST Internship                       Lec. 3, Credit 3.

To:         UNIV 4114 PRST/LIST Internship                      Lec. 4, Credit 4.

Motion.  Dean S. Elkins moved to approve the additions and change effective Spring 2006.  The motion was seconded by Prof. Tolbert and carried.

Approval of Curriculum and Course Changes from the Department of Sociology and Political Science  

In a memorandum dated October 10, approval was requested for the following:

Course Change:

From:  POLS 2220 State and Local Government        

To:      POLS 3330 State and Local Government

Non-Substantive Change:  

Lower POLS 2210 to POLS 1000

Curriculum Changes:  

1.    Delete POLS 2210 and POLS 2220 from the required courses for POLS majors.

2.    Add POLS 1000, and UNIV 1020 as required courses for POLS majors.

Motion.  Dr. Neapolitan moved to approve the changes, effective Fall 2006.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Giesbrecht-Bettoli and carried.

Approval of 1020 or Equivalent New Proposals

The following 1020 or equivalent new proposals were submitted for approval:

Academic Development Program 

Addition:
UNIV 1030. Learning Strategies.       Lec. 2, Credit 1 (2 credits for faculty).

Allow UNIV 1030 to replace the requirement for DSP0800 as has been fulfilled by University 1020 in the past, with continued manual input of data to the software to show completion for State reporting purposes.

UNIV 1030 Learning Strategies is a college-level course and will carry institutional credit and/or credit within department curricula at the discretion of the individual departments.

UNIV 1030 will be conducted as a "Special Topics" course for students who have already completed the requirement but are required to take it as a result of being readmitted on probation or after suspension.  In this capacity, the course could be taken more than once with special permission under specified circumstances.

This course would continue to appear in the University catalog, with the following modifications:
DSPS0800 Learning Strategies                Lec. 2, Credit 2
This course is no longer offered TTU.  To complete requirements for this course, register for UNIV 1030, Learning Strategies, and complete the course with a grade of at least a "C".  For further information, contact the Academic Development Program office at 931-372-3476.

Placement in Learning Strategies (UNIV 1030) is required for Students who place into two or more subject areas of DSP courses.

Course content:  The learning process, including person motivation, attitudes supportive of learning, organizational planning, time management, test-taking skills, etc., with a view toward transitioning the student from high-school to university environment by encouraging students to learn to help themselves in the unfamiliar university setting.

Effective:  Fall 2006

Department of English

Addition: 
UNIV 1020  First-Year Connections                Rec. 2, Credit 1.
(For majors in the Department of English and Communications).  The course engages the student in meaningful academic and nonacademic out-of-the classroom activities.  It emphasizes critical thinking in the formation of academic and social goals and support groups and in self-management and study skills.

Effective:  Fall 2006

Departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics 

Addition:
CSC/MATH/PHYS 1020  First-Year Connections            Rec. 2, Credit 1.
This course is intended as a bridge course for students entering TTU from high school.  The course is designed to strengthen the student's connection to TTU, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the appropriate department (CSC, MATH, or PHYS) by focusing on the enhancement of skills needed for academic success.  This course engages the student in meaningful academic and non-academic out-of-the classroom activities, as learning occurs both in and out of the classroom.  It emphasizes critical thinking, the formation of academic and social goals and support groups, and time-management and study skills.

Effective:  Fall 2006

School of Agriculture  

Addition:  
AGR 1020 Connections to Agriculture                            Rec. 2, Credit 1.
An introduction for agricultural students to the social, educational, economic and career opportunities, which are available on campus, in the local community and the broader agricultural industry.

Effective:  Fall 2006

Department of Basic Engineering 

Addition: 
ENGR 1020. Connections to Engineering & Technology.  Rec. 2, Credit 1.
Engages the student in meaningful academic and non-academic, out-of-the classroom activities involving engineering and technology.  Emphasizes critical thinking in the formation of academic and social goals and support groups, and in self-management and study skills.

Effective:  Fall 2006

College of Education  

Addition:  
FOED 2010        Lecture/Lab
Sessions will be taught as part of the 1 hour lab credit

Effective:  Fall 2006

College of Business

Addition: 
UBUS 1020. Success Skills for Business Studies.             Rec. 2, Credit 1.
Connects students to the university and College of Business environments through meaningful academic and non-academic, out-of-the classroom activities.  Emphasizes critical thinking in the formation of academic and social goals, group participation, and in self-management and study skills.

This course will count as non-business elective credit in all business degree programs.

Effective:  Fall 2006

Department of Counseling and Psychology

Addition:
UNIV 1020 
The course is designed to strengthen the student's connection to TTU by focusing on the development and enhancement of interpersonal relationships as a significant component to academic success.  The course utilizes in-class and out-of-class activities designed to facilitate knowledge and skills that promote relationships and a sense of connection to the university.  Upper division psychology students will assist the instructor and provide mentoring to freshmen students who have chosen psychology as their major.  The course emphasizes the use of critical thinking in understanding and managing interpersonal, social, academic and career goals.

Effective:  Fall 2006

Pre-Professional Health Sciences Program

Addition:  
UNPP 1020.  University Pre-Professional 1020, First-Year Interactions and Advisement.                                                     Lec. 1, Activity 1, Credit 1.
This course engages the student in meaningful classroom and out-of-the classroom activities.  This is intended for pre-professional health science students.  It emphasizes information, activities and requirements important to becoming competitive in a professional school application pool.

Effective:  Fall 2006

Department of Chemistry  

Addition:
CHEM 1500.  Chemistry 1500, First-Year Interactions and Advisement.     Lec. 1, Activity 1, Credit 1.
This course engages the student in meaningful classroom and out-of-the classroom activities.  This is intended for chemistry majors and emphasizes information, activities and requirements important to becoming an active and competent chemist.

Effective:  Fall 2006

Department of Earth Sciences 

Addition:  
GEOL 1020. Field Experiences in the Geosciences.          Lec. 2, Credit 1.
This course will introduce students interested in science to the practice of scientific research in the field and the laboratory, with emphasis on the geosciences.  Field trips and in-class activities will stimulate critical thinking and real-world problem-solving skills unique to the sciences.  Current geoscience-related issues will be discussed in class (e.g., Sumatra tsunami, Himalayan earthquakes).

Effective:  Fall 2006

Department of Sociology and Political Science 

Addition:
SOC 1020.  An Orientation to Sociology.                             Lec. 2, Credit 1. A course required for all sociology majors, designed to assist the student in acquiring basic knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful sociology major.  Additional focus upon personal and academic adjustments to college in general.  May be taken at the same time as SOC 1010.  Must be taken at first opportunity after declaration of sociology as a major.

UNIV 1020                                                                            Lec. 2, Credit 1.
UNIV 1020 will introduce students to University life and student resources.  The students will be exposed to numerous student facilities and programs that are already in place at TTU to foster undergraduate growth and academic development for students majoring in POLS and for those interested in  politics and government.

Effective:  Fall 2006

Motion.  Prof. Tolbert  moved to approve the 1020 or equivalent proposals listed above, with the provision that they will be reexamined in the spring.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Giesbrecht-Bettoli and the motion carried.

Current Existing Courses Utilized for 1020 Requirement 

Prof. Tolbert moved to accept the following existing courses utilized for the 1020 requirement.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Shriner and carried:

Biology 1000; Nursing 1020; Human Ecology 1000; History 2410; Honors 1010; Professional Communication 1500 (for Web Design); Chemical Engineering 1010

Other Such Matters

Prof. Tolbert proposed the following questions pertaining to UNIV 1020 to the committee:

1. Add UNIV 1020 or equivalent to freshman year of all curricula?
2. Will curricula totals increase by one hour or will one hour be deleted from programs?
3. If a student changes major, will we allow the student to meet UNIV 1020 or equivalent requirement with whatever course he or she may have completed?