University Curriculum Committee

Tennessee Technological University

October 4, 2001

The University Curriculum Committee met Thursday, October 4 at 3:00 p.m. in the Deans Conference Room, Derryberry Hall.

Members present:

Official representatives:

Ms. Janet Whiteaker for Ms. Mannle

Guests:

SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS

I.    Approval of agenda as revised

II.    Approval of April 19, 2001 minutes as submitted

III.    Approval of  course deletions, course and curriculum changes, and catalog changes from the Department of Foreign Languages

IV.    Approval of foreign language catalog changes due to change in Foreign Language curriculum changes

V.    Approval of course change from the Department of Physics

VI.    Approval of course change and addition from the School of Agriculture

VII.    Approval of course additions from the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology

VIII.    Approval of curriculum and course changes from the School of Human Ecology

IX.    Approval of course additions and course and curriculum changes from the Department of Sociology and Philosophy

X.    Approval of course additions, deletions and changes from the Department of English

XI.    Approval of course and curriculum addition, deletion and changes from the Appalachian Center for Crafts

XII.    Approval of course and curriculum changes from the Department of Biology

XIII.    Approval of course addition and changes from the Department of Political Science

XIV.    Approval of course changes from the Department of Accounting and Business Law

XV.    Approval of course addition, deletions, and changes from the Department of Computer Science

XVI.    Approval of curriculum change from the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Approval of curriculum change from the  Department of Mechanical Engineering

Approval of curriculum change from the Department of Chemical Engineering

Approval of  curriculum change from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering    

XVII.    Approval of course addition and course and curriculum changes from the Department of Chemistry

XIII.    Approval of program additions, deletions and changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

XIX.    Approval of course changes from the College of Arts and Sciences to coordinate our general education with TBR common course numbers

XX.    Approval of course addition from the School of Agriculture

XXI.    Approval of course addition, deletion, and change from the Department of Counseling and Psychology

XXII.    Approval of course deletions and changes from the School of Nursing

XXIII.    Approval of course addition and change from the Department of Music and Art

XXIV.    Approval of course additions and changes to the Minor in Women and Gender Studies from the College of Arts and Sciences

PROCEEDINGS

Approval of Agenda as Revised

    Dr. Peach requested memorandums from Counseling and Psychology; School of Nursing; Music and Art; and Women and Gender Studies be added to the end of the agenda.  The foreign language portion of #9 from Sociology & Philosophy and agenda item #10 from Economics, Finance and Marketing were moved under Item #4.

    Motion.  Dr. Campana moved to approve the agenda as revised.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Shriner and carried.

Approval of April 19, 2001 Minutes

   Motion.  Dr. Bode moved to approve the April 19, 2001 minutes as submitted.  The motion was seconded by Dean Elkins and carried.

Approval of Course Deletions, Changes and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Foreign Languages

    In a memorandum dated September 21, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Deletions:

• FREN 1000-1005 - Basic French I and II

• SPAN 1000-1005 - Basic Spanish I and II

• FREN 1040-1050 - Transition Courses in French I and II

• GERM 1040-1050 - Transition Courses in German I and II

• SPAN 1040-1050 - Transition Courses in Spanish I and II

• JAPN 1010-1020 - Elementary Japanese I and II

Course Changes:

FREN 1010-1020 - Elementary French I and II
From:    Lec. 4  Cr. 4
To:        Lec. 3  Cr. 3

GERM 1010-1020 - Elementary German I and II
From:    Lec. 4  Cr. 4
To:        Lec. 3  Cr. 3

RUSS 1010-1020 - Elementary Russian I and II
From:    Lec. 4  Cr. 4
To:        Lec. 3  Cr. 3

SPAN 1010-1020 - Elementary Spanish I and II
From:    Lec. 4  Cr. 4
To:        Lec. 3  Cr. 3

FREN 2010                                                Lec. 3  Cr. 3
From:    Intermediate French I

To:    Transition to Intermediate French
Prerequisite:  FREN 1020 or equivalent.  Continuation of the essentials of French, developing listening and reading comprehension, oral and written communication, and cultural understanding begun in 1010-1020.  Review as necessary.

FREN 2020                                                Lec. 3  Cr. 3
From:    Intermediate French II

To:        Intermediate French
Prerequisite:  FREN 2010or equivalent.  Expansion of French language study, building on the fundamentals of French acquired in 1010, 1020, and 2010.

GERM 2010                                                Lec. 3  Cr. 3
From:    Intermediate German I

To:        Transition to Intermediate German
Prerequisite:  GERM 1020 or equivalent.  Continuation of the essentials of German, developing listening and reading comprehension, oral and written communication, and cultural understanding begun in 1010-1020.  Review as necessary.

GERM 2020                                                Lec. 3  Cr. 3
From:    Intermediate German II

To:        Intermediate German
Prerequisite:  GERM 2010 or equivalent.  Expansion of German language study, building on the fundamentals of German acquired in 1010, 1020, and 2010.

RUSS 2010                                                Lec. 3  Cr. 3
From:    Intermediate Russian I

To:         Transition to Intermediate Russian
Prerequisite:  RUSS 1020 or equivalent.  Continuation of the essentials of Russian, developing listening and reading comprehension, oral and written communication, and cultural understanding begun in 1010-1020.  Review as necessary.

RUSS 2020                                                Lec. 3  Cr. 3
From:    Intermediate Russian II

To:        Intermediate Russian
Prerequisite:  RUSS 2010 or equivalent.  Expansion of Russian language study, building on the fundamentals of Russian acquired in 1010, 1020, and 2010.

SPAN 2010                                                Lec. 3  Cr. 3
From:    Intermediate Spanish I

To:        Transition to Intermediate Spanish
Prerequisite:  SPAN 1020 or equivalent.  Continuation of the essentials of Spanish, developing listening and reading comprehension, oral and written communication, and cultural understanding begun in 1010-1020.  Review as necessary.

SPAN 2020                                                Lec. 3  Cr. 3
From:     Intermediate Spanish II

To:        Intermediate Spanish
Prerequisite:  SPAN 2010 or equivalent.  Expansion of Spanish language study, building on the fundamentals of Spanish acquired in 1010, 1020, and 2010.

Curriculum Changes:

A.    Change paragraphs 4a and 4b on page 70 of the July 2000 catalog (Foreign Language for the Bachelor of Arts degree; Foreign Language for the Bachelor of Science degree) and add paragraph 4c to read:

4a. Foreign Language for the Bachelor of Arts degree:  Proficiency level in one language to include BOTH (1) and (2) below:

(1). Proficiency through the 2020 level in one language, demonstrated by successful completion of  FREN, GERM, RUSS, or SPAN 2020; or credit received through CLEP, AP, or other equivalent special examinations; or non-credit exemption of the foreign  language requirement by a placement test administered by the Department of Foreign Languages,

AND

(2). 6 semester hours of Upper Division courses in the same language (3010 or equivalent and three additional hours), excluding  FREN 3510, GERM 3510, GERM 3520, RUSS 3510, SPAN 3510, SPAN 3550.

4b. Foreign Language for the Bachelor of Science degree:  EITHER (1) or (2) below:

(1). Proficiency through the 2020 level in the language accepted as part of the university's admissions requirements (usually the language studied in high school), demonstrated by either:  Successful completion of  FREN, GERM, RUSS, or SPAN 2020; or credit received through CLEP, AP, or other equivalent special examination; or non-credit exemption of the foreign language requirement by a placement test administered  by the Department of Foreign Languages.

OR:

(2). 9 semester hours to include successful completion of 1010, 1020, and 2010 in a language NOT used as part of the university's admissions requirements.

[NOTE:  add the following paragraph 4c in the catalogs of 2002. 2004. And 2006 and omit in the 2008 catalog.]  

4c. In order to accommodate student who enter TTU under a catalog prior to that of July 2002, the following options will be available beginning in Fall 2002:

Foreign Language for the Bachelor of Science degree:
(1) Demonstration of proficiency through the 2020 level in the language accepted as part of the university's admissions requirements (usually the language studied in high school), demonstrated by any of the three options listed above.
OR
(2) 9-10 semester hours to include:  completion of 1010, 1020 in one language AND one of the following:
 (a) 2010 in the same language
 (b) Two of the following courses:  FREN 3510, GERM 3510,     RUSS 3510, SPAN 3510 (2 credits each)  
(3) One of the following courses:  GERM 3520, JAPN 3510, SPAN 3550 (3 credits each)   

B.    The above changes will necessitate some minor adjustments in the French, German, and Spanish curricula, moving two credits in the major from freshman year to senior year and moving two elective credits from senior year to freshman year:

• In Freshman year, change "FREN 1040-1050" (8 cr.) to "FREN 1010-1020" (6 cr.), and add two hours of "Electives or minor" in the freshman curriculum.

• In Senior year, change "FREN 3200, 4100, 4600 or higher, or 4910" ("3" cr.) to ("5" cr.), and decrease "Electives or minor" from "16" to "14".

• In Freshman year, change "GERM 1040-1050" (8 cr.) to "GERM 1010-1020" (6 cr.), and add two hours of "Electives or minor" in the freshman curriculum.

• In Senior year, change "GERM 3200, 4100, 4610 or higher, or 4910" ("7-8" cr.) to ("9-10" cr.), and decrease "Electives or minor" from "16" to "14".

• In Freshman year, change "SPAN 1040-1050" (8 cr.) to "SPAN 1010-1020" (6 cr.), and add two hours of "Electives or minor" in the freshman curriculum.

• In Senior year, change "SPAN 3200, 3210, 4030, or 4910" ("4-5" cr.) to ("6-7" cr.), and decrease "Electives or minor" from "16" to "14".

C.    Change "19" to "21" in the introductory statements before the curricula in French, German, and Spanish so that the statements read:

• "A major will consist of a minimum of 33 semester hours in French, including at least 21 semester hours of Upper Division courses.

• "A major will consist of a minimum of 33 semester hours in German, including at least 21 semester hours of Upper Division courses.

• "A major will consist of a minimum of 33 semester hours in Spanish, including at least 21 semester hours of Upper Division courses.

     Motion.  Dr. Campana moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.

Catalog Changes:

On page 189 of the July 2000 catalog, delete the references to FREN 1040-1050 so that the statement on "retrocredits" reads:

• "Students who begin their college French studies at the intermediate level and who complete FREN 2010-2020 with an average of at least 2.0 in those courses will, upon request, receive credit for FREN 1010-1020 with a grade of 'S.'  This provision does not apply to anyone who takes a proficiency test at the 2000 level for credit."

Delete the following statements as unnecessary for anyone entering with the 2002 catalog:
"No more than eight hours credit will be allowed toward fulfillment of the language requirement in any curriculum for any combination of courses from 100-level sequences in the same  language."

"Credit toward graduation will not be given for  FREN 1000-1005 and FREN 1010-1020; nor for FREN 1040, if FREN 1010-1020 have been completed.

"Students transferring elementary French credit from three-credit courses must take an additional course in French, either 1050 or 2010."

2.    On page 190 of the July 2000 catalog, delete the references to GERM 1040-1050 so that the statement on "retrocredits" reads:

• "Students who begin their college German studies at the intermediate level and who complete GERM 2010-2020 with an average of at least 2.0 in those courses will, upon request, receive credit for GERM 1010-1020 with a grade of 'S.'  This provision does not apply to anyone who takes a proficiency test at the 2000 level for credit."

Delete the following statements as unnecessary for anyone entering with the 2002 catalog:

• "No more than eight hours credit will be allowed toward fulfillment of the language requirement in any curriculum for any combination of courses from 100-level sequences in the same language."

• "Credit toward graduation will not be given for GERM 1040, if GERM 1010-1020 have been completed."

• "Students transferring elementary German credit from three-credit courses must take an additional course in German, either 1050 or 2010."

3.    On page 191 of the July 2000 catalog, delete the references to SPAN 1040-1050 so that the statement on "retrocredits" reads:

• "Students who begin their college Spanish studies at the intermediate level and who complete SPAN 2010-2020 with an average of at least 2.0 in those courses will, upon request, receive credit for SPAN 1010-1020 with a grade of 'S.'  This provision does not apply to anyone who takes a proficiency test at the 2000 level for credit."

Delete the following statements as unnecessary for anyone entering with the 2002 catalog:

• "No more than eight hours credit will be allowed toward fulfillment of the language requirement in any curriculum for any combination of courses from 100-level sequences in the same language."

• "Credit toward graduation will not be given for SPAN 1000-1005 and SPAN 1010-1020; nor for SPAN 1040, if SPAN 1010-1020 have been completed."

• "Student transferring elementary Spanish credit from three-credit courses must take an additional course in Spanish, either 1050 or 2010."

Prerequisite Changes:

1.    For each of the following French courses, change the prerequisite from  FLFR 202 to:  "Prerequisite:  FREN 3010 or equivalent, or consent of instructor":

FREN 3040
FREN 3100
FREN 3110-20
FREN 3200
FREN 4100 (5100)
FREN 4600 (5600)
FREN 4610 (5610)
FREN 4620 (5620)
FREN 4630 (5630)
FREN 4640 (5640)
FREN 4910

2.    For each of the following German courses, change the prerequisite from  FLGE 202 to:  "Prerequisite:  GERM 3010 or equivalent, or consent of instructor":

GERM 3150
GERM 3200
GERM 4100 (5100)
GERM 4610 (5610)
GERM 4620 (5620)
GERM 4630 (5630)
GERM 4640 (5640)
GERM 4650 (5650)
GERM 4660 (5660)
GERM 4670 (5670)
GERM 4680 (5680)
GERM 4910

3.    For each of the following Spanish courses, change the prerequisite from  FLSP 202 to:  "Prerequisite:  SPAN 3010 or equivalent, or consent of instructor":

SPAN 3020
SPAN 3200-3210

[This change was previously made for other upper-division Spanish courses.]

NOTE:  The current wording of the prerequisite for  FLSP 320-321 incorrectly refers to 311 and 312--courses that were previously replaced.  Change #3 above will also correct this error.

     Motion.  Dr. Campana moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Bode and carried.  

Approval of Foreign Language Catalog Changes Due to Changes in Foreign Language Curriculum Changes

    The above changes approved for the Department of Foreign Languages necessitates foreign language requirement changes for foreign language majors, students in the various Arts and Sciences curricula, secondary education English majors, and other students in the various professional schools.

    Motion.  Dean Armistead moved to approve the new foreign language requirement changes  for all departments affected by this change.  The motion was seconded by Dr.  Loutzenheiser and carried.

Approval of Course Change from the Department of Physics

    In a memorandum dated August 27, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

    Course Change:

    Add a prerequisite for Phys 2121:

 PHYS 2121:

PHYS 2121.  General Physics Laboratory      Lec. 3. Cr. 1
Prerequisite:  PHYS 2111.  Corequisite:  PHYS 2120.  Experiments in classical electromagnetism and optics.

    Motion.  Dr. Shriner moved to approve the change effective fall 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Northrup and carried.

Approval of  Course Changes and Addition from the School of Agriculture

    In memorandums dated August 16 and 17, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:   (August 16 memo)

From:    AGHT 2450 Dendrology
            AGHT 2460 Landscape Plant Materials

To:        AGHT 3450 Dendrology
            AGHT 3470 Landscape Plant Materials

    Motion.  Dr. Faw moved to approve the changes effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dean Elkins and carried.

Course Addition:   (August 17 memo)

AGR 3940-3950-3960 (F,S,M).  Advanced Internship
                                                                Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Junior or Senior standing and recommendation of advisor, must conform to departmental guidelines.  Supervised off-campus advanced placement program in production agriculture, an agricultural agency of the government, or an agribusiness.  A minimum of six (6) weeks of full-time work is required to fulfill three (3) credit hours.    

    Motion.  Dr. Faw moved to approve the addition effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dean Elkins.

    Dr. Peach requested that a syllabus be submitted for this course.

    For graduation purposes, Prof. Tolbert requested that some form of numbering be added to differentiate the option of credit hours.  Dr.  Faw stated that the School of Agriculture would work with Academic Affairs on the numbering and report back to the committee.  (The bold portion of the course description above reflects the revisions made by the School of Agriculture.)

    A vote was taken and the motion carried.

Approval of Course Additions from the College of Agriculture and Human
Human Ecology

    In a memorandum dated August 28, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions:

AGR/HEC 3900, 3901, 3902, 3903   Leadership Development for AG/HEC Ambassadors.  Prerequisite:  consent of instructor.  Courses designed to improve leadership skills of Ag/HEC
 Ambassadors.                                Lec. 1  Cr. 1 for each

    Motion.  Dean Elkins moved to approve the additions effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Faw and carried.

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

    In a memorandum dated September 24, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:

From:   
HEC 2310 Merchandising Display Techniques     Cr. 1
Prerequisite HEC 1900.  Practice in merchandise displaying especially retail interiors and windows.  This course may be repeated up to 3 credits earned.

To:
HEC 2310 Merchandise Presentation Techniques    Cr. 1
Prerequisite HEC 1900.  Practice in merchandise and consumer information presentation.

From:
HEC 3200 Community Nutrition              Lec. 2  Cr. 2
Prerequisite HEC 2020.  Cultural food patterns; nutrition education assessment and meeting community needs on local, state, federal and international levels.

To:
HEC 3200 Community Nutrition             Lec. 2  Cr. 2
Prerequisite HEC 1310 or 2020.  Cultural food patterns; nutrition education assessment, implementation, and evaluation of community needs at local level; and the study of delivery systems of nutrition services at the local, state, federal and international levels.

From:
HEC 3240 Quantity Food Production       Lec. 2, Lab. 2 , Cr. 4
Prerequisite HEC 2210

To:
HEC 3240 Quantity Food Production       Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 4 
Prerequisite HEC 2210 or permission of instructor, 3 semester hours of math.

From:
HEC 3270 Nutrition In Disease                  Lec. 2, Cr. 2
Prerequisite HEC 2020

To:
HEC 3270 Nutrition In Disease                   Lec. 2, Cr. 2
Prerequisite HEC 2020, BIOL 2350

From:
HEC 3310 Textiles I                               Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3
Prerequisites HEC 2020, CHEM 1010, 1020

To:
HEC 3310 Textiles I                              Lec. 2, Lab. 2  Cr. 3
Prerequisites HEC 2030, HEC 2040, CHEM 1010, 1020

From:
HEC 4110 Experimental Food Science    Lec. 2, Lab. 4, Cr. 4
Prerequisite HEC 2210, 1020

To:
HEC 4110 Experimental Food Science     Lec. 2, Lab. 4, Cr. 4
Prerequisite HEC 2210, CHEM 1020, MATH 1070

From:
HEC 4270 Nutrition and Disease Application     Lec. 3  Cr. 3
Prerequisite HEC 3270, HEC 4200

To:
HEC 4270 Nutrition and Disease Application     Lec. 3  Cr. 3
Prerequisite HEC 3270; Pre or Corequisite: HEC 4200

From:
HEC 4000 Professional Integration and Communication Techniques
                                                                        Lec. 1, Cr. 1
Prerequisite:  Second semester junior or senior major in Human Ecology or consent of instructor.
Integration of skills and knowledge from the perspective of human ecology into the working situation.  Topics include problem solving, organization structure, and public policy issues.

To:
HEC 4000 Professional Integration and Communication Techniques
                                                                        Lec. 1, Cr. 1
Prerequisite:  Second semester junior or senior major in Human Ecology or consent of instructor.
Presentation of topics that integrate public policy issues and scientific knowledge related to the subject matter areas that make up the discipline of human ecology.

From:
HEC 4200 Advanced Nutrition                        Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite  HEC 2020, CHEM 3010, BIOL 2350
Interrelationships of nutrients as chemicals in metabolism at the cellular level.  Current issues in nutrition.

To:
HEC 4200 Advanced Nutrition                        Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite  HEC 2020, CHEM 3005, BIOL 2350
Interelationships of nutrients in metabolism at the cellular level.  Current issues in nutrition.

From:
HEC 3360 Merchandising II                                Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite HEC 3350, MATH 1010, or permission of instructor.
Principles of merchandising including merchandise planning and decision making.  Emphasis on the role of the buyer in case studies.

To:
HEC 4360 Merchandising II                                Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite HEC 3350, MATH 1010, or permission of instructor.
Principles of merchandising including merchandise planning and decision making.  Emphasis on the role of the buyer in case studies.

Curriculum Changes:

Food, Nutrition and Dietetics - Dietetics Option    And
Food, Nutrition and Dietetics - Food Systems Administration Option

From:
HEC 3800 Methods and Materials of Teaching Vocational Family and Consumer Sciences                                    Lec. 2, Cr. 2

To:
HEC 2800 Introduction to Teaching Vocational Family and Consumer Sciences                                Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3

Dietetics Option

From:    Electives                                                       Cr. 2

To:        Electives                                                        Cr. 1

Food Systems Administration

From:    Electives                                                        Cr. 5

To:        Electives                                                        Cr. 4

    Motion.  Dean Elkins moved to approve the changes effective spring 2002.       The motion was seconded by Dr. Williams and carried.

Approval of Course Addition, Changes and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Sociology and Philosophy

    In a memorandum dated September 24, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:

SOC 4120 (5120) Sociology of Death and Dying    Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  SOC 1010 or SOC 1100 or consent of instructor.  The social and cultural dimensions of death and dying in American society with emphasis on the meaning of death, the death industry, the social context of death and dying, and bereavement.

Course Changes:

From:
SOC 2150  Social Psychology                    Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  SOC 1010 or SOC 1100 or consent of instructor.  The study of influences on human behavior focusing on interactions and relationships among people and between people and society.

To:
SOC 3150 Social Psychology                    Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  SOC 1010 or SOC 1100 or consent of instructor.   This course will examine how individuals shape and are shaped by their social situations.  There will be a particular emphasis on the symbolic interaction perspective with the goal of helping students better understand their identities and social interactions.

From:
SOC 483 (583) Medical Anthropology       Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  SOC 101 or SOC 110 or consent of instructor.  Cross-cultural examination of attitudes and beliefs relating to the underlying causes of disease, appropriate treatment practices and the role of the healer.

To:
SOC 4830 (5830) Medical Sociology            Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  SOC 1010 or SOC 1100 or consent of instructor.    Examination of the significance of the complex relationship between attitudes, beliefs relating to the underlying causes of disease, the level of health characteristics, appropriate treatment practices and the role of the healer in various groups and societies.

The student should choose a total of 6 courses from the following 2 groups (Groups A and B), selecting at least 2 courses from Group A.

Group A
SOC 2110 Social Class and Inequality in America
SOC 2200 Gender and Society
SOC 4090 (5090) Cross Cultural Communications and Cultural Diversity
SOC 4210 (5210) Race, Ethnicity and Multiculturalism
SOC 4510 (5510) Social Deviance
SOC 4610 (5610) Contemporary American Family

Group B
SOC 1650 Social Problems
SOC (CJ) 2610 Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 2630 Marriage and Family Relations
SOC 2840 The Aged in American Society
SOC 3150 Social Psychology
SOC 4080 (5080) Sociology of Appalachia
SOC 4120 (5120) Sociology of Death and Dying
SOC 4430 (5430) People in Organizations
SOC 4500 (5500) Sociology of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
SOC (CJ) 4460 (5660) Corrections
SOC 4810 (5810) Concepts of Gerontology
SOC 4830 (5830) Medical Sociology

    Motion.  Dr. Stanger moved to approve the changes effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Campana and carried.

Approval of Course Additions and Deletions from the Department of English

    In a memorandums dated August 21 and 24, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions:   (August 21 memo)

THEA 3300 State Technology, Costuming and Make-up
            Spring (O)                                    Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Lecture-laboratory course covering basic elements of scenery construction, painting, lighting, state-properties, costuming, and stage make-up.

THEA 3001 Theatre Special Topics    Spring (O)  Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Coursework chosen on the basis of student interest and need.  (May be taken for credit more than once if the topic is different each time.)

Course Deletions:

THEA 220 Stagecraft
THEA 330 State Make-up and Costume

    Motion.  Dr. Bode moved to approve the changes effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.

Course Changes:   (August 24 memo)

From:
JOUR (PC) 4840 (5840). Special Problems            Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Senior standing or consent of instructor.  Independent work in mass media research and report writing, or internship programs in print or electronic media, public relations, and other areas.

To:
JOUR 4840 (5840). Special Problems            Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Senior standing or consent of instructor.  Independent work in mass media research and report writing, or internship programs in print or electronic media, public relations, and other areas.

From:
PC (JOUR) 4840 (5840). Special Problems in Journalism   Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Senior standing or consent of instructor.  Independent work in mass media research and report writing, or internship programs in print or electronic media, public relations, and other areas.

To:
PC 4840 (5840). Special Problems                               Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Senior standing or consent of instructor.  Independent work in mass media research and report writing, or internship programs in print or electronic media, public relations, and other areas.

From:
JOUR (PC) 4850 (5850). Internship        Cr. 3, 6, 9, or 12
Part-time or full-time employment in a business, industrial, or institutional communications setting related to student academic and career goals.

To:
JOUR 4850 (5850). Internship        Cr. 3, 6, 9, or 12
Part-time or full-time employment in a business, industrial, or institutional communications setting related to student academic and career goals.

FROM:
PC (JOUR) 4850. Internship                        Cr. 3, 6, or 9
Part-time or full-time employment in a business, industrial, or institutional communications setting, related to student academic and career goals.

To:
PC 4850. Internship                        Cr. 3, 6, or 9
Part-time or full-time employment in a business, industrial, or institutional communications setting, related to student academic and career goals.

    Motion.  Dr. Bode moved to approve the changes effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Northrup and carried.

Approval of Course and Curriculum Additions, Deletions and Changes
from the Appalachian Center for Crafts

    In a memorandum dated September 19, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Addition:

Concentration in Clay, Concentration in Fibers, Concentration in Glass, Concentration in Metals, Concentration in Wood.

Curriculum Deletion:

Concentration in Crafts from the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree

Course Changes:

From:
ART 3140 Aesthetics and Criticism                    Cr. 3

To:
ART 4140 Art Theory                                        Cr. 3

From:
ART 2100 Art Tour                                            Cr. 3

To:
ART 4100 Art Tour                                             Cr. 3

The following description of the Advanced Certificate program will be added to the program descriptions listed in the 2002-2004 undergraduate catalog:

Advanced Certificate
This program is intended for experienced artists and students who wish to further develop a body of work.  The faculty and student formulate an individual program of study based upon the student's level of prior study and experience, and professional objectives.  Students can create a concentrated portfolio while gaining additional working background and knowledge of the marketplace.

    Motion.  Mr. Doubet moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.

Approval of Course and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Biology

    In memorandums dated September 6, 11, and 24, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:   (September 6 memo)

From:
WFS 4730 (5730) Conservation Biology      Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4

To:
WFS 4730 (5730) Conservation Biology      Lec. 3, Cr. 3

Curriculum Change:

Add WFS 4730 Conservation Biology to the Conservation Biology Concentration in the WFS degree

    Motion.  Dr. Combs moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Northrup and carried.

Curriculum Change:   (September 11 memo)

The following changes will be made to the Biochemistry Concentration in the Bachelor of Science Biology program:

    1.  Add CHEM 3410 and CHEM 3420 as required courses.
    2.  Remove CHEM 2110 and CHEM 2120 as required courses.

    Motion.  Dr. Combs moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002, contingent upon the passing of Chemistry Departments proposal to follow.  The motion was seconded by Dr.  Faw and carried.

Approval of Course Addition and Changes from the Department of  Political Science

    In memorandums dated September 11and 19, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:   (September 11 memo)

POLS 3400 Gender and Politics                    Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Role of Gender in American politics and public policy; emphasizing the influence of political theories on individual worldviews.

Course Changes:   (September 19 memo)

From:
POLS 3800 American Courts and Judicial Behavior.  Introduction to sources of law, state and federal court systems, case load management, judicial selection processes, and systematic analysis of judicial behavior in the review and adjudication of public policy conflicts, using selected administrative and constitutional decisions.

To:
POLS 3800 American Courts and Judicial Behavior.  Survey of state and federal court systems and judicial behavior.

From:
POLS 3910 Practices in Trial Court Procedures
Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor.  Development of cooperation and competitive practices for democratic conflict resolution, emphasizing mock trials of civil and criminal cases.

To:
POLS 3910 Mock Trial
Prerequisite:  Consent of the instructor.  Teamwork for competition in civil and criminal case trials.

From:
POLS 4610 Public Administration
Public administrative organizations and controls.

To:
POLS 4610 Public Administration and Public Policies
Theory and cases in public administrative organizations and controls

From:
POLS 4910 Seminar in Public Law
Advanced readings in administrative procedures and human rights issues.

To:
POLS 4910 Seminar in Public Law
Advanced readings in human rights issues.

Delete the following statements as unnecessary for anyone entering with the 2002 catalog:  Prerequisite:  POLS 3800 or consent of instructor."  For  POLS 4360 Constitutional Law

    Motion.  Dr. Williams moved to approve the changes effective January 1, 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Shriner and carried.

Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Accounting and Business Law

    In two memorandums dated September 25, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Non-substantive Course Changes:

From:
ACCT 3170 Intermediate Accounting I            Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ACCT 2110 and 2120 with grades of C or better.  Contemporary theory and procedures that provide information for reports of the financial positions, results of operations, and cash flow of modern business corporations.

To:
ACCT 3170 Financial Accounting and Reporting I     Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ACCT 2110 and 2120 with grades of C or better.  Contemporary theory and procedures that provide information for reports of the financial positions, results of operations, and cash flow of modern business corporations.

From:
ACCT 3180 Intermediate Accounting II            Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ACCT 3170 with grade of C or better.  Continuation of ACCT 3170 with emphasis on specific problem areas.

To:
ACCT 3180 Financial Accounting and Reporting II      Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ACCT 3170 with grade of C or better.  Continuation of ACCT 3170 with emphasis on specific problem areas.

From:
ACCT 4410 (5410) Advanced Accounting                Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ACCT 3180 with grade of C or better.  Theory and problems relating to consolidations and liquidations, international accounting, governmental accounting, and partnerships.

To:
ACCT 4410 (5410) Financial Accounting and Reporting III   
                                                                            Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ACCT 3180 with grade of C or better.  Theory and problems relating to consolidations and liquidations, international
accounting, governmental accounting, and partnerships.

From:
ACCT 2000 Personal Tax                    Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3
Preparation of federal income tax returns for individuals, with some emphasis on tax planning.  To receive credit for both ACCT 2000 and ACCT 3330, ACCT 2000 must be taken prior to enrolling in ACCT 3330 or its equivalent.

To:
ACCT 1040 Personal Tax                                    Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Preparation of federal income tax returns for individuals, with some emphasis on tax planning.  To receive credit for both ACCT  1040 and ACCT 3330, ACCT 1040 must be taken prior to enrolling in ACCT 3330 or its equivalent.

Course Change:

From:
ACCT 4800 (5800) Internship in Accounting        Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Consent of Department Chairperson and, if for graduate credit, consent of MBA Director.  Graduate credit requires a field research project.

To:
ACCT 4800 (5800) Internship in Accounting        Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Consent of Department Internship Coordinator or Department Chairperson and, if for graduate credit, consent of MBA Director.  A directed current professional experience in accounting.  Graduate credit requires a field research project.

    Motion.  Dr. Caldwell moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Galloway and carried.

Approval of Course Addition, Deletions and Changes from the Department of Computer Science

    In a memorandum dated September 13, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:

CSC 4240 (5240) Artificial Intelligence            Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  CSC 2400, CSC 2710.  A unified survey of AI methods and applications; search and problem solving; knowledge representation; methods of reasoning, planning and uncertainty; learning, perception and communication; rational agents.

Course Deletions:

CSC 2000 Computer Science Foundations for Engineers
CSC 2500 FORTRAN '77 Programming
CSC 3450 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CSC 4310 (5310) Computer Synthesis
CSC 4500 (5500) Computer Architecture-Microcomputers

Course Changes:

CSC 1100 Introduction to Computing (For non-computer science majors).  Add to course description:  "Credit cannot be obtained for CSC 1100 in addition to credit for either DS 2810 or FOED 3240.

From:
CSC 2020 Data Structures & Programming Techniques
Prerequisite:  CSC 2010 or (BE 1120 and CSC 2000).  Corequisite:  CSC 1610."

To:
CSC 2020 Data Structures & Programming Techniques
Prerequisite:  CSC 2010.  Corequisite:  CSC 1610

From:
CSC 2400 Design of Algorithms
Prerequisite:   CSC 2020.  Corequisite:  Math 1920."

To:
CSC 2400 Design of Algorithms
Prerequisite:   CSC 1610, CSC 2020.  Corequisite:  Math 1920."

From:
CSC 2900  Special Topics
(no description)

To:
CSC 2900, CSC 2901, CSC 2902:  Special Topics
Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor.  Timely topics in Computer Science.  Individual courses may not be repeated either for credit, or for improvement of grade

From:
CSC 3550 Systems Programming
Change phrase in course description from:  "development of a large system's software package"

To:
"development of a systems software package."

From:
CSC 3700 Software Analysis and Design
Prerequisites:  CSC 2030, CSC 2400, CSC 2710

To:
CSC 3700 Software Analysis and Design
Prerequisites:  CSC 2400

From:
CSC 4010 (5010) Programming Languages
Prerequisites:  CSC 2710, CSC 3410, CSC 3500

To:
CSC 4010 (5010) Programming Languages
Prerequisites:  CSC 2710, CSC 3410

From:
CSC 4020 (5020) Compiler Construction
Prerequisites:  CSC 2710, CSC 3410, CSC 3500

To:
CSC 4010 (5010) Programming Languages
Prerequisites:  CSC 2710, CSC 3410

From:
CSC 4200 (5200) Computer Networks
Prerequisite:  CSC 4100

To:
CSC 4200 (5200) Computer Networks
Prerequisite:  CSC 2400, CSC 2710

From:
CSC 4250 (5250) Knowledge-Based Systems
Prerequisite:  CSC 3450

To:
CSC 4250 (5250) Knowledge-Based Systems
Prerequisite:  CSC 4240

From:
CSC 4300 (5300) Database Management Systems
Prerequisites:  CSC 2020, CSC 2710

To:
CSC 4300 (5300) Database Management Systems
Prerequisites:  CSC 2400, CSC 2710

From:
CSC 4450 (5450) Introduction to Automata Theory and Computation
Prerequisite:  CSC 2710

To:
CSC 4450 (5450) Introduction to Automata Theory and Computation
Prerequisite:  CSC 2710.  CSC 2400 recommended.

From:
CSC 4750 (5750) Computer Graphics
Prerequisites:  CSC 2020, Math 2010

To:
CSC 4750 (5750) Computer Graphics
Prerequisites:  CSC 2400, Math 2010

From:
CSC 4800-1 (5800-1) Directed Readings in Computer Science

To:
CSC 4800 (5800) Directed Readings in Computer Science

From:
CSC 4900  (5900) Special Topics

To:
CSC 4900(5900), CSC 4901(5901), CSC 4902(5902):  Special Topics
Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor.  Timely topics in Computer Science.  Individual courses may not be repeated either for credit, or for improvement of grade.

    Motion.  Dr. Ramaswamy moved to approve the changes effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Rajan and carried.
    (Note:  CSC 2900 and 4900 above reflect numbering changes suggested by Prof. Tolbert.)

Approval of Curriculum Change from the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

    In a memorandum dated September 20, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Changes in the Minor in Industrial Technology

Title Change:
From:    Minor in Industrial Technology

To:        Minor in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Curriculum Change:

From:
Minor in Industrial Technology 18 Semester Hours. 
Minor in Industrial Technology:  students must complete 18 semester hours to include BE 111; IT 461 or IME 490; plus 9 lower division IT hours and 6 upper division IT hours.

To:
Minor in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Minor on Manufacturing and Industrial Technology:  students must complete 18 semester hours to include BE 1110; MIT 4610; plus nine (9) lower division MIT and six (6) upper division MIT hours.

    Motion.  Dr. Elsawy moved to approve the change effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.

Approval of Course Addition from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Computer Engineering

    In a memorandums dated September 21, 25, and 21, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:

Mechanical Engineering - Sept. 21 memo
ME (ECE, CHE) 4950/5950 Introduction to MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS).      
                                                         Lec. 3, Lab. 0, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Senior standing in engineering or consent of instructor.  Introduce the design, fabrication and performance of  MEMS devices.  Topics include bulk and surface micromachining, photolithography, sensors, actuation systems, optical  MEMS, microcantilever  based systems.

Chemical Engineering - Sept. 25 memo
ChE (ECE, ME) Introduction to MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS).      
                                                         Lec. 3, Lab. 0, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Senior standing in engineering or consent of instructor.  Introduce the design, fabrication and performance of  MEMS devices.  Topics include bulk and surface micromachining, photolithography, sensors, actuation systems, optical  MEMS, microcantilever  based systems.

Electrical and Computer Engineering - Sept. 21 memo
ECE (ME, CHE) 4950(5950) Introduction to MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS).      
                                                         Lec. 3, Lab. 0, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Senior standing in engineering or consent of instructor.  Introduce the design, fabrication and performance of  MEMS devices.  Topics include bulk and surface micromachining, photolithography, sensors, actuation systems, optical  MEMS, microcantilever  based systems.

    Motion.  Dr. Rajan moved to approve the course addition for all three departments.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Course Deletions and Changes from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

   In a memorandum dated September 21, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Deletions:

ECE 2500 Physical Principles of Electrical Engineering
                                                                        Lec. 3, Cr. 3

ECE 4540 (5540) Semiconductor Devices        Lec. 3, Cr. 3

Course Changes:

Prerequisite change for ECE 3510 Electromagnetic Fields 1
From:    ECE 2500, MATH 2120
To:        PHYS 2120, MATH 2120

Prerequisite change for ECE 3540 Physical Electronics
From:    ECE 2500
To:        PHYS 2120

Prerequisite change for ECE 3610 Introduction to Power Systems
From:    ECE 2020, 2500
To:        ECE 2020, PHYS 2120

Prerequisite change for ECE 4410(5410) Nuclear Engineering I
From:    ECE 2500
To:        PHYS 2120

Prerequisite change for  ECE  4240 Introduction to Mechatronics
From:    ECE 3010, ECE 3110, CEE 3100
To:    ECE 3120, ECE 3300, and CEE 2100

From:
ECE 3710 Introduction to Telecommunications   Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ECE 3010.  Introduction to digital telecommunications, including coding, communication networks, spectral analysis, and digital  modulation and demodulation.

To:
ECE 3710 Introduction to Telecommunications   Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ECE 3010.  Communication signal analysis, modulation techniques, analog and digital communication fundamentals.

From:
ECE 4710(5710) Principles of Telecommunications   Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ECE 3710, ECE 3910.  Analog linear and nonlinear modulation, digital data transmission, and analysis of communication systems in the presence of noise.

To:
ECE 4710(5710) Principles of Telecommunications   Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ECE 3710, ECE 3910.  Performance of analog and digital communication systems in the presence of noise.

From:
ECE 4720(5720) Telecommunication Systems Design
                                                                                Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ECE 4710.  Information theory and coding, link analysis, spread-spectrum systems, and communication system design.

To:
ECE 4720(5720) Telecommunication Systems Design
                                                                                Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  ECE 4710.  Project-based course consisting of theory, analysis, design, and fabrication of communication systems or subsystems.

    Motion.  Dr. Rajan moved to approve the changes effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Kerr and carried.

Approval of Course Addition, Changes and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Chemistry

   In a memorandum dated September 10, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:

CHEM 3410 Quantitative Analysis - Fall.     Lec. 2, Lab. 6, Cr. 4
Prerequisite:  CHEM 2530 or consent of instructor.  Introduction to chemical analysis including titrimetric and gravimetric methods involving acid-based, oxidation-reduction and complexometric techniques.  Application of mass action, equilibria, and indicators to chemical analysis.  Introduction to instrumental analysis including electrochemical and spectroscopic methods.

Course Changes:

From:
CHEM 211 Quantitative Analysis - Fall    Lec. 3, Lab. 6,  Cr. 5
Prerequisite:  CHEM 111-112 or an average of B in CHEM 101-102.  Introduction to inorganic chemistry including nomenclature and coordination compounds.  Introduction to chemical analysis including titrimetric and gravimetric methods involving acid-base, oxidation-reduction and complexometric techniques.  Application of mass action, equilibria, and indicators to chemical analysis.

To:
CHEM 2110 Introductory Inorganic Chemistry - Fall
                                                                    Lec. 2, Lab. 0, Cr. 2
Prerequisite:  CHEM 1120.  Introduction to the basic principles of inorganic chemistry including bonding, nomenclature, coordination chemistry, and the descriptive chemistry of the representative elements.

From:
CHEM 212 Quantitative Analysis - Spring    Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  CHEM 211.  Introduction to instrumental analysis including electrochemistry, molecular and atomic spectroscopy, and chromatography.

To:
CHEM 3420 Analytical Applications - Spring  Lec. 2, Lab. 6, Cr. 4
Prerequisite:  CHEM 3410.  The application of wet chemical and instrumental methods of analysis to real problems in chemistry, biochemistry and the enviroment.

Add prerequisite to CHEM 4110
CHEM 4110(5110) Inorganic Chemistry - Spring  
                                                                       Lec. 3, Lab. 0, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  CHEM 2110 and one semester of Physical Chemistry.  Correlation of physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds and atomic structure.

    Motion.  Dr. Northrup moved to approve the course changes effective fall 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Kerr and carried.

Curriculum Changes:

A.    Add General Biochemistry CHEM 4610 to the required courses in the ACS-approved (CHMA) concentration.

B.    Change the "advanced chemistry and technical elective" requirements in the  ACS- approved (CHMA) concentration to the following:
Chemistry Option:  6 hours chosen from CHEM 4210, 4310, 4320, 4620.
Environmental Chemistry Option:  BIOL 2130, CHEM 4710 and 4720 plus 6 hours chosen from AGRN 4220, BIOL 4130, 4840, CEE 3410, 4420, 4430, CHE 4300, GEOL 4650, 4710.

C.    In the ACS-approved (CHMA) concentration, replace CHEM 211-212 with CHEM 2110 and 3410.

D.    In the Biochemistry (CHMB) concentration, replace CHEM 211-212 with CHEM 3410 and 3420.

E.    In the Applied Chemistry (CHMN) concentration, replace CHEM 211-212 with CHEM 2110, 3410, and 3420.

F.    In all three curricula, change the foreign language requirement to 9-10 hours.  This reflects the change in the Arts and Sciences requirement which becomes effective fall 2002.

   Motion.  Dr. Northrup moved to approve the curriculum changes effective fall 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Kerr and carried.   

Approval of Program Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

    In a memorandum dated September 26, 2001, approval was requested for program changes in the following areas:

FOED 3240 Instructional Technology I
Multidisciplinary Studies General (Non-Licensure)
Multidisciplinary Studies Middle School
Secondary Education Biology (w/Chemistry)
Secondary Education Biology (w Earth Science)
Secondary Education Chemistry
Secondary Education English
Secondary Education French
Secondary Education German
Secondary Education History
Secondary Education Mathematics
Secondary Education Physics
Secondary Education Political Science
Secondary Education Spanish
Child & Family Studies (w/ ECSE)
Comprehensive Special Education
Modified Special Education
(Corrected memorandums on file in Office of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs)

Dr. Peach turned the meeting over to Prof. Tolbert so he could present the program changes.

    Motion.  Dr. Peach moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dean Garber and carried.

Approval of Course Number & Description Changes to Coordinate our General Education with the TBR Common Course Numbers

    In a memorandum dated October 1, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Number Changes:

From:    BIOL 1010 General Biology I
To:        BIOL 1010 Introduction to Biology I

From:    BIOL 1020 General Biology II
To:        BIOL 1020 Introduction to Biology II

From:    CHEM 1010 General Chemistry
To:        CHEM 1010 Introduction to Chemistry I

From:    CHEM 1020 General Chemistry
To:        CHEM 1020 Introduction to Chemistry II

From:    CHEM 1110 General Chemistry
To:        CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I

From:    CHEM 1120 General Chemistry
To:        CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II

From:    CHEM 3010 Organic Chemistry
To:        CHEM 3010 Organic Chemistry I

From:    CHEM 3020 Organic Chemistry
To:        CHEM 3020 organic Chemistry II

From:    ENGL 2210 British Literature
To:        ENGL 2210 British Literature I

From:    ENGL 2220 British Literature
To:        ENGL 2220 British Literature II

From:    HIST 1010 Survey of European Civilization
To:        HIST 1010 Survey of European Civilization I

From:    HIST 1020 Survey of European Civilization
To:        HIST 1020 Survey of European Civilization II

From:    HIST 1100 World Civilization I
To:        HIST 1110 World Civilization I

From:    HIST 1110 World Civilization II
To:        HIST 1120 World Civilization II

From:    HIST 2010 American History
To:        HIST 2010 American History I

From:    HIST 2020 American History
To:        HIST 2020 American History II

From:    PHYS 2010 Elements of Physics
To:        PHYS 2010 Algebra-based Physics I

From:    PHYS 2020 Elements of Physics
To:        PHYS 2020 Algebra-based Physics II

From:    PHYS 2110 General Physics
To:        PHYS 2110 Calculus-based Physics I

From:    PHYS 2111 General Physics Laboratory
To:        PHYS 2111 Calculus-based Physics Laboratory I

From:    PHYS 2120 General Physics
To:        PHYS 2120 Calculus-based Physics II

From:    PHYS 2121 General Physics Laboratory
To:        PHYS 2121 Calculus-based Physics Laboratory II

Note:
a)    the course numbers have changed for HIST 1100 and 1110 (as requested by TBR)
b)    the Physics Dept. is also changing the titles of the General Physics Laboratory courses to be consistent with the changes in the General Physics (lecture) course titles.
c)    the Math Dept. requests NO CHANGE to the current MATH 1410 and MATH 1420 course titles.

    Motion.  Dean Armistead moved to approve the changes.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Bode and carried.

Approval of Course Addition from the School of Agriculture

    In a memorandum dated September 26, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:

AGHT 3250 Arborist Services            Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3
Basic training and experience in professional tree care and aerial tree work.  Climbing equipment provided, students provide personal protective equipment after instruction.

    Motion.  Dr. Faw moved to approve the addition effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Galloway and carried.

Approval of Course Addition, Deletion and Changes and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Counseling and Psychology

    In a memorandum dated August 31, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:

PSY 4140(5140) Health Psychology        Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  Minimum grade of C in  PSY 2010 or consent of instructor.  Biopsychosocial approach to examining how stress, personality and lifestyle are related to physical health.  Students will experientially explore a variety of coping strategies and relaxation techniques geared toward self-assessment and understanding.

Course Deletion:

PSY 3120 Sensation and Perception        Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3

Course Changes:

From:
PSY 3130 Psysiological Psychology
Physiological correlates of behavior, emotion, and motivation.

To:
PSY 4130/5130 Physiological Psychology
Biological approach to understanding behavior.  Students will focus on the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system in reference to behavior, perception, mental disorders and drug action.

Curriculum Changes:

1.    Change number of PSY 3130 Physiological Psychology to 4130(5130)

2.    Require either PSY 4130 (Physiological Psychology) or  PSY 4140 (Health Psychology) for the degree in Psychology.  Previously, PSY 3130 (Physiological Psychology), which is currently proposed to change to  PSY 4130(5130), is required of all psychology majors.

3.    Remove PSY 4250 (Introduction to Psychological Testing) as a requirement for psychology majors.  Three (3) credit hours will be added to Psychology Electives, changing the total from 6 to 9 credit hours.  This does not change the total hours required for the Bachelor of Science Degree.

    Motion.  Dr. Rohr moved to approve the changes effective January 1, 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Wheeler and carried.

Approval of Course Changes from the School of Nursing

    In a memorandum dated October 2, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:

From:
NURS 3350 Nursing Process and Practice II    Lec. 8, Cr. 8

To:
NURS 3360 Nursing Process and Practice IIA    Lec. 5, Cr. 5
Prerequisite:  NURS 3250 and NURS 3251.  Medical-surgical nursing concepts; also including communication skills, teaching/learning principles, ethical/legal and economic issues.

NURS 3361 Nursing Process and Practice IIA - Lab Practicum
                                                                              Lab. 9, Cr. 3
Corequisite:  NURS 3360.  Emphasizes the application of the nursing process in a variety of medical-surgical clinical settings.

From:
NURS 3351 Nursing Process and Practice II:  Lab Practicum
                                                                            Lab. 15, Cr. 5
To:
NURS 3370 Nursing Process and Practice IIB    Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  NURS 3250 and NURS 3251.  Basic mental health nursing concepts; also including communication skills, teaching/learning principles, ethical/legal and economic issues.

NURS 3371 Nursing Process and Practice IIB - Lab Practicum
                                                                        Lab. 6, Cr. 2
Corequisite:  NURS 3370.  Emphasizes the application of the nursing process in a variety of mental health clinical settings.

    Motion.  Dean Musacchio moved to approve the changes effective spring 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Williams and carried.

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

    In a memorandum dated September 24, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:

MUS 1036 Intermediate Class Guitar        Lab. 2, Cr. 1
Prerequisite:  MUS 1035 or consent of instructor.  Additional skills and techniques for students already possessing a basic command of the instrument.

Course Change:

From:
MUS 1035 Class Guitar

To:
MUS 1035 Beginning Class Guitar

      Motion.  Dr. LaBar moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Knox and carried.

Approval of Additions and Changes to the Minor in Women and Gender Studies

     In a memorandum dated October 3, 2001, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions:

HIST 4350/5350 and POLS 3400 to list of core courses for the Women and Gender Studies Minor

SOC 4610 to the list of courses in which students may contract with the instructor to receive credit for the minor in Women and Gender Studies.

Course Changes:

Course numbers in the list of contract courses:
ENGL 4740 to ENGL 4731
ENGL 4530 to ENGL 4920

    Motion.  Dr. Campana moved to approve the changes.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Bode and carried.

Other Such Matters

    Professor Tolbert thanked committee members for their help in getting the changes in for the new catalog.

The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

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