TTU Curriculum Committee

Tennessee Technological University

The University Curriculum Committee met Thursday, September 22, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. in the Deans Conference Room, Derryberry Hall.  

Members Present
Dr. Rafal Ablamowicz Dr. Francis Otuonye
Dr. Marvin Barker Dr. Larry Peach
Dr. Dan Combs Dr. P.K. Rajan
Dr. Kurt Eisen Dr. Doug Talbert
Dr. Susan Elkins Dr. Jeff Roberts
Dr. Ahmed Elsawy Dr. Michael Rohr
Dr. Wade Faw Dr. Mark Stephens
Ms. Julie Galloway Dr. Gretta Stanger
Mr. Jonathan Good Mr. Timothy Weber
Dr. Sheila Green Ms. Janet Whiteaker
Dr. Darrell Hoy Ms. Jerri Winningham
Dr. David Huddleston Mr. John Boots
Dr. Marketta Laurila Ms. Jennifer Brackett
Dr. Roy Loutzenheiser Mr. Adam Tipton
Dr. Jessica Matson Mr. Jason Benson
Dr. Jeff Boles

Members Absent
Dr. Pedro Arce Dr. Larry Knox
Dr. Jack Armistead LTC Stephen McMillan
Dr. Sue Bailey Dr. Bob Niebuhr
Ms. Edith Duvier Dr. Gary Pickett
Dr. Robert Elmore Dr. Pat Jordan
Dr. Darrell Garber Prof. Rebecca Tolbert
Ms. Yvonne Gribble Ms. Laura Gillette
Ms. Katy Bayne

Official Representatives
Ms. Mei-Xiang Hu for Ms. Nipp Dr. John Shriner for Dr. Robinson

Guests
Ms. Denise Hensley Ms. Nancy Green
Ms. Dixie Ashburn

SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS
1. Approval of agenda
2. Approval of April 28, 2005 minutes as corrected
3. Approval of curriculum changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
4. Approval of catalog statement change and policy implementation from the Department of Mathematics
5. Approval of course change from the Department of Physics
6. Approval of course change from the Department of English
7. Approval of curriculum change from the Department of Biology
8. Approval of curriculum and course changes from the Department of Foreign Languages
9. Approval of course change from the Department of Mechanical Engineering
10. Approval of course changes from the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
11. Approval of curriculum change from the Department of Music and Art (Bachelor of Music in Music Education-Vocal Licensure)
12. Approval of curriculum change from the Department of Music and Art (Bachelor of Music in Performance-Composition Emphasis)
13. Approval of curriculum change from the Department of Music and Art (Bachelor of Music in Music Education-Instrumental Licensure) 
14. Non-substantive change from the Department of Music and Art (Bachelor of Music in Performance-Vocal Option)
15. Presentation of three General Education courses requested to be added to core requirement for approval by TBR- Information Only

PROCEEDINGS

Approval of Agenda

Motion.  Dr. Elsawy moved to approve the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.

Approval of April 28, 2005 Minutes

Motion.  Dr. Elsawy moved to approve the April 28 minutes.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser.

Dr. Matson requested that the second item from ISE in the minutes (ISE 3920) be taken out.  The motion was amended and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

In a memorandums dated September 2, approval was requested for the following:

Proposed Program Change in Secondary Education-French
From:  Electives (2 credit hours)

To:      Electives (1 credit hour)

Motion.   Dr. Peach moved to approve the change effective fall 2005.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Laurila and carried.

Proposed Program Changes in Multidisciplinary Studies-General
From:  Mathematics (6 credit hours)
1010, 1130, 1410, 1530, 1830 or 1910

To:      Mathematics (6 credit hours)
1010, 1130, 1410, 1530, 1630, 1710, or 1830

Motion.  Dr. Peach moved to approve the change effective fall 2005.  The motion was seconded by Elsawy and  carried.

Approval of Catalog Statement Change and Policy Implementation from the Department of Mathematics

In a memorandum dated September 14, approval was requested for the following:

Statement change in 2005-2006 TTU Undergraduate Catalog, page 219  
From:
"Note:  Students cannot receive credit for a 1000 level mathematics course with a lower number than any completed mathematics course with a grade of "C" or better without a special permission from the Department of Mathematics."

To:
"Note:  Students cannot receive credit for a 1000 level mathematics course if that course is a prerequisite for any mathematics course that has been completed  with a grade of "C" or better."

Motion.  Dr. Ablamowicz moved to approve the change effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Faw and carried.

Approval of Course Change and Curriculum Change from the Department of Physics

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

Course Change: 
From:  PHYS 4120 Advanced Modern Physics             Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  PHYS 3810.  Applications of quantum mechanics to topics selected from atomic physics, molecular physics, solid state physics, nuclear and particle physics, and astrophysics.

To:      PHYS 4120 Advanced Modern Physics            Lec. 3,  Cr. 3
Prerequisite:  PHYS 3820.  Applications of quantum mechanics to topics selected from atomic physics, molecular physics, solid state physics, nuclear and particle physics, and astrophysics.

Curriculum Change:
Remove Footnote 2, "It is strongly recommended that students planning to study physics in graduate school take MATH 3810.", from the physics curriculum.

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

Approval of Course Change from the  Department of English 

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

Course Change:
From:  
PC 2500.  Introduction to Professional Communication.        Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  ENGL 1010 and 1020; 1020 may be taken as a corequisite.  Overview of skills and principles related to written and oral communication.

To:
PC 2500. Introduction to Professional Communication.        Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  ENGL 1010 and 1020; 1020 may be taken as a corequisite.  Overview of skills and principles related to oral communication in various professions.

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

Approval of Curriculum Change from the Department of Biology 

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

Course Change 
From:  BIOL 3530 Animal Physiology                     Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
General principles of animal function.

To:      BIOL 3530 Animal Physiology                        Lec. 3. Credit 3.

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

Approval Course and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Foreign Languages 

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

Course Changes: 

I. From:   FREN 3040: Conversational French (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite: FREN 3010 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.  Discussion in French of current events and life in France.  Development of vocabulary and native speech patterns.  Recommended for majors.

To:       FREN 3020: Communication in French (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite: FREN 3010 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.  Practice in speaking, listening, writing and reading in the French  language while exploring various cultural topics.  Emphasis on oral/aural skills.  Required for majors.   

II.

 From:   FREN 3040 
To:       FREN 3020 in the catalog in the list of course requirements for the degree in French, Options 1 and 2.
III. From:  FREN 3510 (2 credit hours)
To:      FREN 3510 (3 credit hours) in the catalog in the list of course requirements for the degree in French, Options 1 and 2.
IV.

DELETE
a. FREN 4600 (5600) Middle Ages & 16th Century Literature (1 credit hour)
b. FREN 4610 (5610) 17th Century Literature (1 credit hour)
c. FREN 4620 (5620) 18th Century Literature (1 credit hour)
d. FREN 4630 (5630) 19th Century Literature (1 credit hour)
e. FREN 4640 (5640) 20th Century Literature (1 credit hour)

V.

DELETE “FREN 4600 or higher,” add the FREN 4810 Special Topics in French (3 credit hours), and change credit hours from 4 to 3 in this list in the list of course requirements for the degree in French, Options 1 and 2 for the Senior Year, as summarized below.

FREN 3200, 4100, 4600 or higher, or 4910 (4 credit hours)

TO

FREN 3200, 4100, 4810, or 4910 (3 credit hours)

VI. The changes in item V. above will change the credit hour totals for the junior and senior years although the overall credit hours will remain 120. Junior year will change from 30 to 29 and senior year will change from 28 to 27. See chart on last page of proposal.
VII.

ADD GERM 4810 Special Topics in German (3 credit hours) to the catalog in the list of course requirements for the degree in German, Options 1 and 2 for the Senior Year by changing:

Select from GERM 3200, 4610-4680 (1 credit mini courses), 4910

To

Select from GERM 3200, 4610-4680 (1 credit mini courses), 4810, 4910 

VIII.

ADD SPAN 4810 Special Topics in Spanish (3 credit hours) to the catalog in the list of course requirements for the degree in Spanish, Options 1 and 2 by changing:

Junior Year

SPAN 3200, 3210, 4030, or 4910

To

SPAN 3200, 3210, 4030, 4810, or 4910

Senior Year

Any course not already taken from the following: SPAN 3200, 3210, 4010, 4020, 4110, 4120

To

Any course not already taken from the following: SPAN 3200, 3210, 4010, 4020, 4110, 4120, or 4810

B.A. in French

Freshman Year

sem. hrs.

Sophomore Year

sem. hrs.

FREN 2010, 2020

6

FREN 3010, 3040 3020

6

ENGL 1010, 1020

6

HIST 2010, 2020

6

HIST 1010, 1020

6

ENGL 2130, 2230 or 2330

6

MATH

 3

SPCH 2410

3

Science

8

Social/Behavioral Science Electives

6

Humanities/Fine Art: ART 1030, MUS 1030, MUAR 2500, THEA 1030 or PHIL 1030

3

Electives

3

Total

32

Total

30

Junior Year

sem. hrs.

Senior Year

sem. hrs.

FREN 3110, 3120

6

FREN 3100

3

FREN 3510

23 

FREN 3200, 4100,  4600 or higher, 4810, or 4910

43   

HIST 4550 and any one of the following: 4530, 4540, 4560, or 4570 or

 

FREN 4920

3

2-course lower level sequence in another foreign language taught in the foreign language

6

 

 

Electives

16

Electives

18

Total

3031   

Total

2827

Students are strongly encouraged to take 6 hours hours of study abroad courses.

Approval of Course Change from the Department of Mechanical Engineering 

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

Course Change:  
From:  ME (CEE) 4930 (5930)  Noise Control            Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
Prerequisites:  MATH 2120, PHYS 2120.  Identification and description of noise sources and noise radiation, methods of noise measurement and criteria for noise levels, principles and techniques of noise and vibration control.

To:      ME (CEE) 4930 (5930) Noise Control            Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
Prerequisites:  MATH 2120, PHYS 2110.  Identification and description of noise sources and noise radiation, methods of noise measurement and criteria for noise levels, principles and techniques of noise and vibration control.  

Updates to the Undergraduate Catalog listing of the BSME program to reflect recent course changes approved by the UCC:

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (ME)

(Leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree)

Freshman Year 

sem. hrs.

Sophomore Year

sem. hrs.

ENGL 1010, 1020

6

ENGL 2130, 2230 or 2330

3

MATH 1910, 1920

8

ME 2000 

3

CHEM 1110, 1120

8

MATH 2110

4

ENGR 1110

2

MATH 2120 

3

ENGR 1120

2

CEE 2110

3

ENGR 1210

1

ME 2330 

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

6

PHYS 2110

3

 

 

CEE 3110

3

 

 

SPCH 2410 or PC 2500

3

 

 

ECE 3810

3

 

 

ECE 3860

1

Total

33

Total

32

Junior Year

sem. hrs.

Senior Year

sem. hrs.

ME 3210

3

Social/Behavioral Science Elective

6 3

ME 3220

3

ME 4750 1

2

ME 3720

3

ISE 3100

3

ME 3710

3

ME 4020 

3

ME 3610

3

ME 4720 

3

ME 4010

3

ME 4440

3

ME 3010 

3

ME area of concentration

12

MATH 4510

3

 

 

Social/Behavioral Science Elective
(Move to Senior year listing)

3

 

 

ME 3050

3

 

 

ME 3060

1

 

 

ME 3020   ME 3022, ME 3032

1,1  2

 

 

ME 3910

1

 

 

Total

 31 34

Total 

 32 29

Motion.  Dr. Hoy moved to approve the change effective Fall 2005.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Course Changes from the  Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology  

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

Course Changes:  
From:  MIT 3401.  Machine Elements for Technologists.        Lec. 1. Lab. 3. Credit 2.
Prerequisite:  MIT 3300 and junior standing.  Static and dynamic properties of materials.  Principles of machine elements calculations, components selection, assembly and lubrication.

To:      MIT 3401. Machine Elements for Technologists.        Lec. 1. Lab. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisite:  MIT 3301, Physics 2010, or consent of instructor.  Static and dynamic properties of materials.  Principles of machine elements calculations, components selection, assembly and lubrication.

From:
MIT 4200. Industrial Electronics  (Elective Courses).            Lec. 1. Lab. 4. Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  MATH 1730 or consent of instructor.  The fundamentals of process control, transducers, signal processing, feedback loops, activators and analog and digital controllers.

To:
MIT 4200. Industrial Electronics.                                      Lec. 1. Lab. 4. Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  MIT 3200, MATH 1730 or consent of instructor.  The fundamentals of process control, transducers, signal processing, feedback loops, activators and analog and digital controllers.

Motion.  Dr. Elsawy moved to approve the change effective Spring 2006.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Laurila and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Change from the Department of Music and Art  

In a memorandum dated September 14, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Change:  
Bachelor of Music in Music Education Vocal Licensure        
Additional Licensure:  Instrumental Music Education

From:  Additional Licensure:  MUS 1000 (voice or piano), Cr. 3
To:      Additional Licensure:  MUS 1100 or 1200 (voice or piano), Cr. 3   

Motion.  Mr. Good moved to approve the change effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Change from the Department of Music and Art  

In a memorandum dated September 14, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Change:  
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Composition Emphasis

From:  Freshman Year:  MUS 1001, Composition, Cr. 1
To:      Freshman Year:  MUS 1000, Composition, Cr. 1

Motion.  Mr. Good moved to approve the course change effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Music and Art  

In a memorandum dated September 14, approval was requested for following:

Curriculum Changes:  
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Instrumental Licensure
Additional Licensure:  Vocal/General Music Education

From:  Freshman Year:  MUS 1021, Class Voice, Cr. 2
To:      Freshman Year:  MUS 1021, Class Voice and/or
                                     MUS 1070, Concert Choir, Cr. 2

From:  Additional Licensure:  MUS 1000 (voice or piano), Cr. 3
To:      Additional Licensure:  MUS 1100 or 1200 (voice or piano), Cr. 3

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

Non-Substantive Change From the Department of Music and Art   

In a memorandum dated September 14, the following was submitted for information only.

Curricular Changes:  
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Vocal Option

From:  Senior Year:  MUS 3650, 3660, Cr. 4
To:      Senior Year:  MUS 3800, 3810, Cr. 4

Presentation of General Education Courses to be Forwarded to TBR for Approval From the TTU General Education Committee

The following proposals were presented to the committee as existing courses to be added to the list of those fulfilling General Education core requirements:

General Education Course Proposal Form

Mathematics

General Education category Mathematics    Submission date      July 11, 2005         

Course prefix and number (example: MATH  1530)            Math 1720    Credit hours    3         

Course title            Pre-Calculus II                                                     

Date to go into effect    Fall 2005      Department Chair    Dr. Rafal Ablamowicz    

The General Education Learning Outcomes for courses in the Mathematics category are listed below. In the space provided, explain how the proposed course meets each of the outcomes. All learning outcomes must be satisfied by any course(s) in this category.

Goal:  To expand students’ understanding of mathematics beyond the entry level requirements for college and to extend their knowledge of mathematics through relevant mathematical modeling with applications, problem solving, critical thinking skills, and the use of appropriate technologies.

NOTE: Mathematics chairpersons from across the state of Tennessee will meet December 6 and 7 to address the issue of college algebra and college level mathematics. The category characteristics for mathematics will then be summarized and included in this area. 

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate the ability to…..

1.  Build on  (not replicate) the competencies gained through the study of two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry. 

        The majority of the topics in this course are not taught in high school geometry classes or the first two years of high school algebra classes.   

2. Use mathematics to solve problems and determine if the solutions are reasonable. 

       Using mathematics to solve problems is an integral part of this course.      

3. Use mathematics to model real world behaviors and apply mathematical concepts to the solution of real-life problems.

         In many of the course sections involving trigonometric functions and triangles, several examples and homework problems involve the use of mathematics to model real world behaviors.    

4.  Make meaningful connections between mathematics and other     disciplines.

         In this course students learn to apply trigonometry to solve problems.  Some of these problems are applications of mathematics to topics in the natural sciences.  

5.  Use technology for mathematical reasoning and problem solving.

       A scientific calculator is necessary for many of the computations in this course.    

6.  Apply mathematical and/or basic statistical reasoning to analyze data and graphs.

      The analysis of trigonometric functions and their graphs is a central part of the course.    

 

General Education Course Proposal Form

Mathematics  

General Education category Mathematics    Submission date      July 11, 2005         

Course prefix and number (example: MATH  1530)            Math 1710    Credit hours    3         

Course title            Pre-Calculus I                                                      

Date to go into effect    Fall 2005      Department Chair    Dr. Rafal Ablamowicz    

The General Education Learning Outcomes for courses in the Mathematics category are listed below. In the space provided, explain how the proposed course meets each of the outcomes. All learning outcomes must be satisfied by any course(s) in this category.

Goal:  To expand students’ understanding of mathematics beyond the entry level requirements for college and to extend their knowledge of mathematics through relevant mathematical modeling with applications, problem solving, critical thinking skills, and the use of appropriate technologies.

NOTE: Mathematics chairpersons from across the state of Tennessee will meet December 6 and 7 to address the issue of college algebra and college level mathematics. The category characteristics for mathematics will then be summarized and included in this area. 

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate the ability to…..

1.  Build on  (not replicate) the competencies gained through the study of  two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry.

          Many topics in this course are not taught in high school geometry classes or the first two years of high school algebra classes.   

2. Use mathematics to solve problems and determine if the solutions are reasonable.

       Using mathematics to solve problems is an integral part of this course.    

3. Use mathematics to model real world behaviors and apply  mathematical concepts to the solution of real-life problems.

         In many of the course sections homework problems involve the use of mathematics to model real world behaviors.    

4.  Make meaningful connections between mathematics and other disciplines.

         In this course students learn to apply algebra to solve problems related to business topics and problems from natural and social sciences.        

5.  Use technology for mathematical reasoning and problem solving.

         A scientific calculator is necessary for several of the computations in this course.    

6.  Apply mathematical and/or basic statistical reasoning to analyze data and graphs.

       The analysis of functions and their graphs is a central part of the course.    

 

General Education Course Proposal Form

Natural Sciences

General Education category Natural Sciences       

Submission date           9/12/05                                    

Course prefix and number (example: CHEM 1110)     BIOL 1310        Credit hours        3         

Course title            Concepts of Biology and the Environment   

Date to go into effect    Spring 2006      Department Chair    Dan Combs   

The General Education Learning Outcomes for courses in the Natural Sciences category are listed below. In the space provided, explain how the proposed course meets each of the outcomes. All learning outcomes must be satisfied by any course(s) in this category.

Goal:  Issues in today’s world require scientific information and a scientific approach to informed decision making. Therefore, the goal of the Natural Science requirement is to guide students toward becoming scientifically literate. This scientific understanding gained in these courses enhances students’ ability to define and solve problems, reason with an open mind, think critically and creatively, suspend judgment, and make decisions that may have local or global significance.

For the purposes of Natural Science, courses will come from areas such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and interdisciplinary studies in science.  A significant laboratory experience is required. Courses that are narrowly focused and those introductory or foundational science courses designed primarily as prerequisites or foundational experiences leading to a major in professional science areas are not eligible for inclusion.  

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate the ability to…..

1.      Conduct an experiment, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in a laboratory setting.  

The first lab of the semester, “Observing Living Things” is an exercise in using the scientific method. Students are provided examples of various organisms and asked to work in groups to collect information about characteristics shared in common by different organisms that they observe.  Based on physical characteristics, students generate hypotheses concerning taxonomic relationships (e.g., level of relatedness).  These hypotheses are compared to published relationships, often as determined by genetic similarity.

  1. Analyze, evaluate and test a scientific hypothesis.

In addition to the experiment in question 1, students are provided a book of laboratory experiments appropriate for use in an elementary school setting.  They are required to select one or more of these experiments and to modify it/them slightly to follow the steps of the scientific method.  In the process, they generate hypotheses that are tested and then presented to the rest of the class to simulate the scientific review process. 

  1. Use basic scientific language and processes, and be able to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific explanations.

Basic scientific terminology is covered in the lecture, and students must be able to recognize terms and definitions on the exams. In addition, students are presented different hypotheses to explain natural phenomena and are expected to recognize these as different via exam questions. 

4.      Identify unifying principles and repeatable patterns in nature, the values of natural diversity, and apply them to problems or issues of a scientific nature.

 In lecture, students learn, and are tested on, the hierarchical nature of biological systems, from atoms and molecules through ecosystems.  Lecture material emphasizes patterns and processes common to all organisms, but also stresses the nature and value of genotypic and phenotypic diversity among organisms. 
  1. Analyze and discuss the impact of scientific discovery on human thought and behavior.

In lecture, students study the work of important historical figures in biology (e.g., Hooke, Mendel, Darwin, Watson and Crick), and discuss the impacts of their discoveries on the field of biology and on society as a whole.  Students are then tested on this material.

The TBR meets in October to review these proposal.

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. 

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