TTU Curriculum Committee

Tennessee Technological University

The University Curriculum Committee met November 9 at 3:00 p.m. in the Deans Conference Room, Derryberry Hall.  

PROCEEDINGS

Approval of Agenda 
Motion.  Dr. Laurila moved to approve the agenda as submitted.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Bailey and carried.

Approval of minutes  
Motion.  Dr. Robinson moved to approve the September 21 minutes as submitted.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Galloway and carried.

Approval of Course Change from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

In a memorandum dated October 20, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Course Change: 
From:    FREN 3040  Conversational French   Lec. 3, Cr. 3

To:         FREN 3020  Communication in French   Lec. 3, Cr. 3

Motion.  Dr. Peach moved to approve the change effective Spring 2007.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Laurila and carried.

Dr. Combs passed the chair to Ms. Galloway in order to present the next two agenda items.

Approval of Course Addition from the Department of Biology

In a memorandum dated October 16, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:
BIOL 3700  Humanism in Medicine   Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Junior standing.  An introduction to ethics and humanism in medicine as a means of understanding the basic values and tenets of the medical profession.  The course is especially designed for students who plan to become physicians, physical therapists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health-care professionals.

Motion.  Dr. Combs moved to approve the course addition effective Spring 2007.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Stanger and carried.

Approval of RODP Course Addition from the Department of Biology

In a memorandum dated October 11, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:
BIOL 4418  Biology Lab for Additional Endorsement Program.  RODP course.  Credit 2
Prerequisites:  BIOL 3100, BIOL 3550, BIOL 4417.  This is an on-ground laboratory course designed for students who are seeking a Biology Additional Endorsement.  Successful completion of this course will satisfy the required lab components for this program.  The exercises will provide hands-on experience to complement the on-line lab components of BIOL 3550 (Ecology), BIOL 3100 (Genetics) and BIOL 4417 (Anatomy and Physiology).

Motion.  Dr. Combs moved to approve the course addition effective Spring 2007.  The motion was seconded by Dean Faw and carried.

Ms. Galloway returned the chair to Dr. Combs.

Approval of Curriculum Change from the Department of Economics, Finance, and Marketing

In a memorandum dated October 12, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Change:
In spring 2006 MKT 4630 - Marketing Analysis and Technology (3 credit hours) was deleted from the university catalog, however, it is still listed as a required course to graduate.  The marketing faculty members have voted to delete this course as a requirement and require an additional three credit-our upper-division marketing elective in its place.

Motion.  Dr. Stephens moved to approve the curriculum change effective Spring 2007.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Galloway and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Change from the World Cultures in Business Executive Committee

In a memorandum dated October 12, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Changes:
Changes to list of approved World Studies Elective courses in the WCB Track I curriculum:
    Deletions:    GEOG 4130 and 4320
    Additions:    GEOG 1010 and 1120, HIST 4790, PHIL 4020, and SOC 4090

In WCB Track I reduce the required World Studies Electives from seven hours to six hours and add UBUS 1020 one hour to the degree requirements.

Motion.  Dr. Stephens moved to approve the changes effective Spring 2007.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Galloway and carried.

Approval of Course Addition and Curriculum Change from the Department of
Sociology and Political Science

In a memorandum dated October 10, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:
SOC 4999  Senior Seminar   Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisites:  SOC 3100, SOC 3910, SOC 4920 or 4930, or by permission of instructor.  Capstone course designed to be taken by sociology majors in their senior year.  Course reviews major areas in the field of sociology in preparation for the Major Field Exam and in preparation for professional life.

Effective:  Fall 2007

Curriculum Change:
Reduction of three hours of required electives in sociology student's senior year.  This course will be required of all sociology graduating majors.

Motion.  Dr. Stanger moved to approve the addition and change.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Laurila and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Change from the Department of Sociology and Political Science

In a memorandum dated November 1, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Change:
A.    In the Sociology with a Concentration in Social Work (SOSW) Curriculum 
        1.    Change in the sophomore year from "Soc. Course 3" to "Soc. Courses 6"

        2.    Change total hours in the sophomore year from 27 hours to 30 hours in order to 
                have a  120-hour program.

Motion.  Dr. Stanger moved to approved the change effective before the nex pdf version of the catalog.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Bailey and carried.

Approval of Course Addition and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Music and Art

In a memorandum dated October 30, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:
UNAR 1020  First Year Art Connections (for Art Majors only).  Rec. 1, Cr. 1
This course engages B.F.A. students in meaningful artistic, academic and non-academic out-of-classroom activities, emphasizing critical thinking in the formation of academic and artistic goals and providing essential guidance in self-management, study skills, and artistic development.

Effective:  Fall 2007

Motion.  Mr. LaBar moved to approve the addition.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle and carried.

Approval of New Concentration from the Department of Earth Sciences

In a memorandum dated October 19, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Change:
Create a new concentration, Geography, in the Geoscience B.S. degree program.

The Department of Earth Sciences proposes to add a new concentration in geography to its current program, which includes concentrations in geology, geographical information systems, and environmental geology.  The new concentration is a response to interest in high school students, and students in the general education courses GEOG 1120 - Human Geography and GEOG 1130-Geography of Natural Hazards who are seeking a degree with this concentration.  Further, the department's B.S. degree is low producing, and the department expects that this concentration will increase the number of graduating seniors so that, ultimately, the degree can be removed from the low producing list.

This new concentration will be accommodated without the introduction of any new course, and without teaching any current course on a more frequent basis.  Therefore, no additional costs will be incurred by the initiation of this concentration.

Applicable TBR forms are on file in the Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Motion.  Dr. Harrison moved to approve the new concentration effective Fall 2007.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Mills and carried.

Approval of Second Degree and General Education

The following request was submitted for approval from the General Education Committee:

Dr. Combs passed the chair to Ms. Galloway to present the request:

Second Degrees and General Education

Approved by the TTU General Education Committee, 31 October 2006

A.   For the General Education Web Page

1. Students who begin undergraduate studies at TTU after having completed the baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited U.S. university will be regarded as having completed their general education requirement at TTU, with two exceptions:

1. These students must complete two semesters of American History (equivalent to TTU’s HIST 2010-2020) at the college level, in accordance with state law, unless the second degree is to be in Engineering and the student has completed an academic-year course in American history in secondary school.
2. These students must take any general education courses that are required for progression in their major programs.

2. Students who begin undergraduate studies at TTU after having completed the baccalaureate degree at a reputable*, non-U.S. university will be regarded as having completed their general education requirement at TTU, with three exceptions:

1. These students must complete ESL 1010, 1020, and/or pass the English Placement Test.
2. These students must complete two semesters of American History (equivalent to TTU’s HIST 2010-2020) at the college level, in accordance with state law, unless the second degree is to be in Engineering and the student has completed an academic-year course in American history in secondary school.
3. These students must take any general education courses that are required for progression in their major programs.

*Whether or not the non-U.S. institution is “reputable” would be determined through consultation with the Director of International Student Affairs, the relevant TTU department chairs, and appropriate faculty members.

  B. For the Current Catalog (new material underlined)

REQUIREMENTS FOR A
SECOND UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

A student may qualify for a second baccalaureate degree from Tennessee Technological University by completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours at Tennessee Technological University beyond the requirements for the first baccalaureate degree, providing the student meets all prescribed requirements in the specified curriculum for the second degree and with the approval of the chairperson of the department offering the second degree.

A person who has a baccalaureate degree from another institution* and who, in addition, desires a baccalaureate degree from Tennessee Technological University must fulfill all requirements for a second degree as stated in the previous paragraph and must complete a minimum of 25 percent of the credit for the degree in residence.  TTU general education requirements will be considered met, with the following exceptions: 

(a) Two semesters of American History (equivalent to TTU’s HIST 2010-2020) must be completed, in accordance with state law, unless the second degree is to be in Engineering and the student has passed an academic-year course in American history in secondary school.

(b) Any general education courses that are required for progression in the major program must be completed. 

(c) In addition, if the first baccalaureate degree is from a non-U.S. university, the student must complete ESL 1010, 1020, and/or pass the English Placement Test.

* American institutions must be regionally accredited, and foreign institutions must be approved as “reputable” through consultation with the Director of International Student Affairs, the relevant TTU department chairs, and appropriate faculty members.

 Motion,  Dr. Combs moved to approve the request.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Faw.
Dr. Green questioned this request in regard to those with Associate Degrees.  Dr. Combs stated that this request deals with bachelor degree students only.  A vote was taken and the motion carried.

Ms. Galloway passed the chair back to Dr. Combs.

Approval of Curriculum Change from the Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness

In a memorandum dated October 31, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Change:
EXPW 4060 from two credit hours to one credit hour.
Effective:  November 2006

Motion.  Dr. Jordan moved to approve the change.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Peach and carried.

Approval of Course Addition and Change from the Department of Chemical Engineering

In a memorandum dated October 18, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:
CHE 3990.  Introduction to Research Methods.   Lab. 2, Credit 1.
Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor.  Introduces students to research methods used within chemical engineering.

Course Change:
From:
CHE 4990.  Introduction to Research.   Credits 1 to 3 per semester.  Maximum 12.
Research and development problems, laboratory investigations, planning experimental programs, correlating and reporting results.  Because of the impossibility of duplicating the conditions on a special problem, this course may not be repeated for the improvement of a grade.

To:
CHE 4990.  Undergraduate Research.   Credits 1 to 3 per semester.  Maximum 12.
Prerequisite:  CHE 3990
Research and development problems, laboratory investigations, planning experimental programs, correlating and reporting results through written works and presentations.  Because of the impossibility of duplicating the conditions on a special problem, this course may not be repeated for the improvement of a grade.

Effective:  Spring 2007

Motion.  Dr. Visco, representing Dr. Arce, moved to approve the addition and change.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

In a memorandum dated October 27, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:
From:
ISE 3910.  Engineering Leadership and Project Management.  Lec. 2.  Lab. 3.  Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  Junior standing in an engineering major and consent of instructor.

To:
ISE 4000.  Engineering Leadership and Project Management.  Lec. 2.  Lab. 3.  Credit 3.
Prerequisites:  ISE 3100 and either ISE 3200 or ECE 3910; or consent of instructor.

From:
ISE 4510.  Engineering Design Internship.  Lab. 9.  Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  ISE 3220, ISE 3410, ISE 3910 and consent of instructor.  Corequisite:  ISE 4500.

To:
ISE 4510.  Engineering Design Internship.  Lab. 9.  Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  ISE 3220, ISE 3410, ISE 4000, ISE 4500, and consent of instructor.

Curriculum Changes:
Shift 3910 from spring semester junior year to fall semester senior year as ISE 4000;
Shift ME 2330 from fall semester senior year to spring semester junior year.

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

Minor in Industrial and Systems Engineering
The ISE faculty would like to offer a minor with 4 different possible emphases:

Minor in Industrial and Systems Engineering:  ISE 3100-Engineering Economy, ISE 3200-Engineering Statistics and a set of three additional courses to be chosen as follows:

Emphasis in Engineering Management:  BMGT 3510  Management and Organization Behavior, ISE 4000 (3910) Engineering Leadership and Project Management, and ISE 4510 Engineering Design Internship or other engineering capstone design course with team-based project.

Emphasis in Quality Engineering - Six Sigma Tools:  ISE 3220 Design of Experiments, ISE 4230 Quality Control, ISE 4240 Quality Engineering.

Emphasis in Engineering Decision Science:  ISE 3400 Operations Research, ISE 3800 Information Systems, ISE 3410 Simulation of Industrial Systems

Emphasis in Manufacturing Engineering:  ISE 3310 Process Improvement, ISE 4600 Production Control, ISE 4650 Lean Production Systems

Motion.  Dr. Darvennes moved to approve the minor effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle and carried.

Other Such Matters

Summer Reading Program - Dr. Barker

In on going efforts to increase retention and graduation rates, Dr. Barker along with personnel in academic and student affairs areas have discussed a Summer Reading Program, which is currently used by a number of universities with good success.

Through the SOAR program, entering freshmen would receive a book (same book for all) to begin reading through the summer.  The intent would be that when the students leave SOAR they will know who their 1020 instructor will be and interaction between student and instructor can begin prior to their arrival on campus.  The Summer Reading Program would help connect freshmen with a common activity.

Dr. Barker stated no decision regarding this program has been made.  At present, a start-up date of Fall 2007 is projected.  Dr. Barker stated he would welcome any input on this program.

 Request to Double-Check Course Credit Hours - Jerri Winningham 

Ms. Winningham asked that those working with courses and credit hours double-check to make sure the correct credit hours have been entered into the system.   Faculty are encouraged to check the credit hours when loading their grades.

The meeting adjourned at 3:45.