TTU Curriculum Committee

The University Curriculum Committee met April, 20, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in the Deans Conference Room, Derryberry Hall.

Motion. Dr. Faw moved to approve the revision. The motion was seconded by Dr. Rohr and carried.

Motion. Dr. Rohr moved to approve the February 16 minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.

Dr. Stephens asked Dr. Roberts to assume the chair position for the next two proposals.

In a memorandum dated January 26, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Motion. Dr. Stephens moved to approve the change effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Jordan and carried.

Approval of Course Addition and Deletion from the Department of Economics, Finance, and Marketing

In a memorandum dated February 8, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:
MKT 4530 Consumer Behavior Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite: MKT 3400 (Principles of Marketing) or permission of instructor. This course provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary framework of consumer behavior concepts and processes. It further enables students to apply what is learned to market analysis, product/service design, strategy and control of marketing programs.

Motion. Dr. Stephens moved to approve the addition and deletion effective Summer 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Peach and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

In three memorandums dated February 20, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Change:
From: MUAR 2500 Arts & Ideas 3 cr. hrs.
To: MUAR 2500 Arts & Ideas or MUS 1030 Music Appreciation or ART 1030 Art Appreciation 3 cr. hrs.

Curriculum Change:
From: MUAR 2500 Arts & Ideas 3 cr. hrs.
To: MUAR 2500 Arts & Ideas or MUS 1030 Music Appreciation or ART 1030 Appreciation 3 cr. hrs.

Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Rohr and carried.

Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

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

Course Changes:
From:
FOED 2010 Introduction to Teaching and Technology Lec. 3, Cr. 3
An overview of school in America, the role and responsibility of the teacher and an introduction to instructional technology principles and practices.

FOED 1820 Introductory Field Experience in Secondary Education Lab. 3, Cr. 1
Corequisite: FOED 1010. Application of FOED 1010 content in lab and field experiences including supervised observation in educational settings. For SEED licensure students.

FOED 1822 Introductory Field Experience in Grades 1-8 Lab. 3, Cr. 1
Corequisite: FOED 1010. Application of FOED 1010 content in a variety of laboratory and field experiences emphasizing the middle school grades, including supervised observation in educational settings (emphasizing the basics of school organization and age/grade appropriate methodology/content). For Multidisciplinary Studies Several Subjects licensure students.

To:
FOED 2011 Introduction to Teaching and Technology Lec. 2, Cr. 2
An overview of school in America, the role and responsibility of the teacher and an introduction to instructional technology principles and practices.
Corequisite FOED 1820 Introductory Field Experience, all licensure majors. Corequisite FOED 1822 Introductory Field Experience and Orientation: for freshmen only, all licensure majors.

FOED 1820 Introductory Field Experience Lab. 1, Cr. 1
Corequisite: FOED 2011. Observational field experience of FOED 2011 content conducted in authentic educational settings appropriate for licensure area (s). For all licensure majors, not available for freshmen.

FOED 1822 Introductory Field Experience and Orientation. Lab. 1, Cr. 1
Corequisite: FOED 2011. Observational field experience of FOED 2011 content conducted in authentic educational settings appropriate for licensure area(s). For freshmen only.

Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Rohr and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

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

Secondary Mathematics Program
Curriculum Additions:
CUED 4850 Special Topics Teaching Secondary Mathematics using Technology       Cr. 3
CSC 2001 Concepts in Computer Science

Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Hume and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Change from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

SPED (Modified and Comprehensive) Program
Curriculum Change:
From: SPED 2030 Physical Management and Support Services for Orthopedic, Motor, and Health Impaired Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3
To: SPED 3031 Physical Management and Support Services for Orthopedic, Motor, and Health Impaired Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3

Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the change effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Rohr and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Additions, Deletions, and Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

SPED (Modified and Comprehensive)
Curriculum Additions:
SPED 3040. Evaluation and Assessment for Content Specific Areas for Children with Special Needs.                                                        Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisites:    SPED 2010 Introduction to Special Education
                            SPED 2040 Special Ed Procedures and Methods and
                            SPED 2821 Prac: Special Ed Procedures and Methods

Curriculum Deletion:
SPED 1010 Orientation to Exceptional Individuals Lec. 2, Cr. 2
EDPY 3300 Evaluation and Guidance Lec. 3, Cr. 3

Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Rohr and carried.

Approval of Course Additions, Deletions, Changes and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Music and Art

Add: ART 3940 Woodturning. Studio 6. Credit 3. Principles and applied skills of spindle, faceplate, bowl and end grain turning.

The following are changes and clarifications to the manner of applying existing courses in lists of curricular requirements, and of the wording used to organize the lists of requirements.

The faculty of art requests that the following notes be added to the catalog listings of curriculum requirements for BFA concentrations in clay, fibers, glass, metals, painting and wood, to be used in the evaluation of fulfillment of requirements for graduation.

Delete: Art 2320 Drawing II (3 sem. hrs.), from the foundations requirements list for the wood concentration.

Delete: Art 2330 Drafting for Designers (3 sem. hrs.), from the foundations requirements list for the painting concentration.

Change: Requirements in primary emphasis in painting (updated in this memo to "concentration core" in painting)

Change: Requirements in primary emphasis in fibers (updated in this memo to "concentration core" in fibers).

From:
Art 3621 or Art 3611 3 credits and Art 3621 or Art 3611 3 credits and Art 3630 or Art 4640 3 credits.

To:
Art 3610 or Art 3611 or Art 3620 or art 3621 3 credits and Art 3611 or Art 3621 3 credits and Art 3611 or Art 3621 3 credits.

Change: Requirements of all concentrations are changed from 120 credit hours to 121 credit hours to reflect the new requirement of UNIV 1020 First Year Connections. Updated curriculum checklists for all six concentrations (art education, clay, fibers, glass, metals and wood) reflecting this change and any other curriculum additions, deletions or changes in this memo, are attached.

The faculty of art requests to change the term “Primary Emphasis” to “Concentration Core” in all listings of curriculum requirements for BFA studio concentrations in Clay, Fibers, Glass, Metals, Painting and Wood.

Motion. Prof. Good moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Rohr and carried.

Approval of Course Addition and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Biology

Course Addition:
WFS 4711 (5711) Fisheries Management Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite: WFS 4810 and WFS 4840 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Classroom-based overview of theory, methods and techniques of freshwater fisheries management.

Curriculum Changes:
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Conservation Biology Concentration:
A. From: Wildlife & Fisheries (28 hrs)
To: Wildlife & Fisheries (27 hrs)

C.    Current: WFS 4710 Fisheries Management        Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4
        Remove as a required course
        Change to: WFS 4711 Fisheries Management   Lec. 3, Cr 3
        Add as a required course

Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Fisheries Concentration:
No changes are required

Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Wildlife Concentration:
A. From: Directed electives (6-8 hrs)
To: Directed electives 6-7 hrs)

C.    Current:    WFS 4710 Fisheries Management        Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4
        Remove as a directed elective
        Change to: WFS 4711 Fisheries Management    Lec. 3, Cr. 3
        Add as a directed elective

Motion. Dr. Combs moved to approve the addition and changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dean Faw and carried.

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

Course Addition:
CHEM 4991, 4992, 4993 Introduction to Research Lab. 3,6,9. Cr. 1,2,3
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and departmental chairperson. Study in chemical research; to provide experience in the methodology of experimental investigation. (Maximum credit toward degree is four hours.) May not be repeated to improve grade.

Curriculum Changes:
In the list of technical requirements (NOTE 2) of the ACS-Certified Concentration:

Remove:
CEE 4420 Engineering Hydrology, CEE 4430 Water and Wastewater Engineering, CHE 4300 Introduction to Air Pollution, and GEOL 4710 Hydrogeology

Add:
AGRN 3230 Environmental Soil Science, GEOL 4100 Environmental Sedimentology, and GEOL 4711 Hydrogeology

Motion. Dr. Boles moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Eisen and carried.

Approval of Course Addition from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Course Addition:
CEE 1020 Connections to Civil and Environmental Engineering Rec. 2, Cr. 1
Engages the student in meaningful academic and non-academic activities introducing students to the CEE department and the civil engineering profession. Emphasizes time management and study skills, department and university resources, faculty interaction, professional and student organizations, and the civil engineering profession.

Motion. Dr. Huddleston moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Boles and carried.

Approval of Course Addition from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Course Addition:
ECE 3835 Computers and Peripherals Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisite: Physics 2020 or 2120 and some programming experience. Overview of computers and peripherals, their characteristics and operation. Will not count for credit for electrical engineering or computer engineering majors.

Motion. Dr.Rajan moved to approve the addition effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Hoy and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Mechanical Engineering

Curriculum Changes:
From: ME 4440 Senior Design Project Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3
Prerequisites: ME 3910; ME 4751;ME 4020 as a prerequisite with ME 4720 as a corequisite, or ME 4720 as a prerequisite with ME 4020 as a corequisite. Capstone group design project in mechanical engineering.

To: ME 4444 Senior Design Project Lec. 2, Lab. 4, Cr. 4
Prerequisites: ME 3910; ME 4751; ME 4020 as a prerequisite with ME 4720 as a corequisite, or ME 4720 as a prerequisite with ME 4020 as a corequisite. Capstone group design project in mechanical engineering and FE exam review.

From: Required economy course for M.E. Majors: ISE 3100 Engr. Economics (3 cr. hrs.)

To: Required economy course for M.E. Majors: ISE 3110 Engr. Economics (2 cr. hrs.)

Motion. Dr. Hoy moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Roberts and carried.

Approval of a Bio-Molecular Engineering Concentration from the Department of Chemical Engineering

Curricular Changes:
Additions:
Within the B.S. in Chemical Engineering, students will now have the opportunity to pursue one of two concentrations: (1) Chemical Engineering or (2) Bio-Molecular Engineering.

The Chemical Engineering concentration will be the previously approved 2006 B.S. Chemical Engineering Curriculum.

The Bio-Molecular Engineering concentration will be based on the previously approved 2006 B.S. Chemical Engineering Curriculum, but will have additions and deletions described below.

Motion. Dr. Visco, representing Dr. Arce, moved to approve the concentration effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Combs and carried.

Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering

Course Changes:
From: ISE 3220 Design of Experiments Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisites: ISE 3200. Process improvement techniques including stepwise regression, multi-factor experiments, Taguchi methods and subgrouping strategies for effective control chart usage.

To: ISE 3220 Design Experiments Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisites: ISE 3200. Continuation of probability from ISE 3200. Process improvement techniques including stepwise regression, multi-factor experiments, and fractional factorials.

From: ISE 4650 Manufacturing, Quality and Productivity Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisites: ISE 3100, ISE 4600, ME 3010. Review of current industrial engineering techniques relevant to manufacturing, service, quality and productivity. Design project required.

To: ISE 4650 Lean Production Systems Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisites: ISE 3200 and ISE 4600. Design and analysis of lean production systems in manufacturing and service. Study of performance measures for lean systems. Design project required.

Motion. Dr. Loutzenheiser moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Peach and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Extended Education

Curriculum Change- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
From:    UNIV 4996 Culminating Special Project                        Lec. 4, Cr. 4
To:        UNIV 4996 Culminating Special Project                        Lec. 4, Cr. 4
                OR
             UNIV 4995 Culminating Special Project                        Lec. 3, Cr. 3

Motion. Prof. Tolbert moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Combs and carried.

In two memorandums dated April 10, 2006, approval was requested for the following:

Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies - Information Technology
From:    UNIV 4110 Internship            Lec. 3-6         Cr. 3-6
To:        UNIV 4110 Internship            Lec. 3-6         Cr. 3-6
            OR
            6 hrs upper division electives

Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies - Organizational Leadership
From:    UNIV 4110 Internship            Lec. 3-6        Cr. 3-6
To:        UNIV 4110 Internship            Lec. 3-6        Cr. 3-6
            OR
            6 hrs upper division electives

Motion. Prof. Tolbert moved to approve the changes effective Summer 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Dr. Hume and carried.

Course Changes:
From: CSC 4100 Operating Systems
Prerequisites: CSC 3410, CSC 3500

To: CSC 4100 Operating Systems
Prerequisites: CSC 3400 and either CSC 3410 or ECE 3120

From: CSC 4575/5575
Prerequisites: Junior status, equivalent of MATH 1710 or better, PHYS 2020 and consent of instructor

To: CSC 4575/5575
Prerequisites: Junior status, equivalent of MATH 1710 or higher, PHYS 2020, knowledge of a scripting or programming language, and consent of instructor

From: CSC 4955/5955
Prerequisites: Junior status, equivalent of MATH 1710 or better, PHYS 2020 and consent of instructor

To: CSC 4955/5955
Prerequisites: Junior status, equivalent of MATH 1710 or higher, PHYS 2020, knowledge of a scripting or programming language, and consent of instructor

Change of course numbers:
From: CSC 4900/5900, 4901/5901, 4902/5902 (1,2, and 3 hours respectively)

Change of course descriptions:
Add the sentence "Course may be taken for credit more than once." to the end of the descriptions for our special topics courses (CSC 4900/5900, 4901/5901, 4902/5902).

Motion. Dr. Hume, representing Dr. Talbert, moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2006 (2007 Catalog). The motion was seconded by Mr. Good and carried.

Approval of New Concentration and Program Name Change from the Department of English

The Department of English and Communications requests a new concentration in Speech Communication, to be part of the current BS program in the department. This proposal follows a response from TBR’s Dr. Treva Berryman to our “letter of intent” to propose a new Communications BS degree. She suggested instead that, because the Journalism program would not be changed significantly, we propose a name change to the current degree and separately propose a new concentration in Speech Communication. Another proposal will be forthcoming in the fall to convert the current concentration in Professional Communication to the English BA, so the PC concentration would no longer be part of the BS degree.

The attached forms explain the rationale for the new Speech concentration, including curricula, learning outcomes and methods of assessment, and additional resources needed.

Proposal for Program Name Change: Communications BS

The Department of English and Communications requests that the current English-Communication BS degree be renamed to Communication. This proposal follows a response from TBR’s Dr. Treva Berryman to our “letter of intent” last fall to propose a new Communication BS degree. She suggested that because the Journalism program would not be changed significantly we instead propose a name change to the current degree and separately propose a new concentration in Speech Communication.

Another proposal will be forthcoming in the fall to convert the current concentration in Professional Communication to the English BA , so the PC concentration will no longer be part of the BS degree.

The Communication faculty (i.e. Speech and Journalism) believe that this new designation would highlight the importance of Communication study at Tennessee Tech, and would thereby enhance the program currently offered in Journalism and Mass Communication. The curricula in Journalism will not change substantially, but the inclusion of Speech Communication as a new concentration would help the University produce students more capable of communicating in a wide range of settings, as well as pursuing advanced degrees in relevant fields. The lack of a degree program in Speech Communication limits our students’ opportunities for study in the field beyond the General Education level, and constrains the University’s ability to serve the region in this important disciplinary area.

Please refer to the proposal for a Speech Communication concentration for an additional rationale supporting this name change. The change requires no additional resources or personnel.

Format PC (NC)

PROGRAM CHANGE FORM

1. Submitted by: Tennessee Technological University

Name of Institution

2. Type of Program Change (Check those that apply):

_____ Title change only (may be submitted as a memo or by responding to item 3 below)

Note: This information must be submitted to the TBR Office of Academic Affairs prior to implementation so that academic inventory records can be properly maintained.

3. Indicate Program Change:

Before the Proposed Change			After the Proposed Change
Title of Old Program or Certificate Option	Degree	CIP Code	Title of New Program or Certificate Option	Degree	CIP Code
Bachelor of Science In English-Communication	BS	0900	Bachelor of Science In Communication	BS	0900

4. Briefly describe the reasons for the requested action and the implications that the proposed action will have on any of the following: 1) fiscal resources, 2) personnel, 3) students or other clientele, and 4) institutional desegregation objectives.

See accompanying documents

PERFORMANCE AND JUSTIFICATION

FORM - PJ (Program Performance and Justification)

Institution: Tennessee Tech University

Program Name: New Speech Communication Concentration to be added to the existing English/Communication Degree

Date: March 26, 2006

Accreditation: Unlike the Association for the Education of Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), which provides formal accreditation to Journalism and Mass Communication programs, the National Communication Association (NCA) does not offer a formal program for external reviews of Speech Communication departments or programs. At this time, a full set of accreditation guidelines, review standards, and criteria for program review consultants are in revision by the Association for Communication Administration, an affiliate of NCA.

Despite the lack of formal accreditation procedure in the Speech Communication discipline, our proposed new concentration in Speech Communication will actively seek to provide evidence of the quality of our program and will respond to accountability mandates related to matters such as curriculum evaluation, learning outcomes, and faculty performance. Specifically, we will seek periodic external reviews currently made available through NCA’s informal review consultant programs. We shall seek future accreditation of our program once such a procedure is in place.

Evaluation Plans: Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate effective oral presentation skills that correspond with various communication events.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of communication theory and research and its practical application to Interpersonal, Intercultural, Public Address, and Business Communication.
Students will be able to evaluate written and oral presentations
Students will be prepared for an entry level position in a number of different fields that emphasize effective communication skills or for a graduate program.

Assessment Indicators

Portfolio Review including sample speeches written by the student, videos of the student’s presentations, rhetorical analysis of a public address and field analysis of communication situation.
Program Evaluation
Exit Presentation Required
Alumni Contacts

Assessment Methods

Students will be required to demonstrate their oral presentation skills through a video portfolio of several speeches that they have presented.
Students will be required to select a communication context (Interpersonal, Intercultural or Business Communication) and participate in the approved communication situation. Then they will write assessment by applying relevant communication principles and present it as a part of the portfolio.
Students will be required to write a rhetorical analysis of a public address demonstrating their understanding of communication theory.
Through Program Evaluation survey and alumni contacts, the communication faculty will be able to ascertain graduates’ attitudes toward the program and their employment and graduate school success / failures rates.

Evidence of Demand and Need:

Speech Communication as an academic field relates to all the ways we communicate, focusing on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across contexts, cultures, channels, and media. Communication skills are essential to the personal, academic, and professional success. Speaking, listening, understanding verbal and non-verbal meanings are skills we learn by observing others, by reading and studying, and by practicing those skills.

The need for communication skills is a national trend. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, oral communication skills not only rank first on employers' list of most-desired skills, but they also appear among the skills most lacking in new college graduates (Job Outlook 2006 Report). Speaking and listening skills are ranked as the top criteria on the basis of which business managers make hiring decisions for college graduates. From leadership skills to the ability to be a team player, the world of business places great emphasis on the ability of its workforce to effectively communicate. In the marketplace of ideas, the person who communicates clearly is also the person who is seen as thinking clearly. Oral and written communication skills are not only job-securing but job-holding. Furthermore, a general education assessment at TTU found that Tech graduates were rated as weak in communication skills (TTU Career Services Spring 2006 issue).

The proposed Speech Communication concentration will be professionally advantageous to current TTU students as it will provide them with the essential skills that they are currently lacking. It will also meet a regional demand for a major in communication as indicated by the TTU Enrollment Services. Out of 50 students from Upper Cumberland area who expressed (TTU Admission Office, 2005) interest in communication, only 6 chose to enroll at TTU. This suggests that most of the fifty students chose not to attend TTU because we do not have a comprehensive program in communication, including Speech Communication.

The recent TBR General Education mandate for oral communication requirement and TTU QEP incentives indicate the need to emphasize the importance and improvement of communication skills. The QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) for example is a major component of the SACS reaccreditation process. The two out of its three targeted areas are identified as communication skills. Finally, TTU is the only TBR institution that does not have an undergraduate major in Speech Communication.

Human Resource Needs: There are currently 4 full-time Speech Communication faculty (three at the doctoral level and one at the master level). The existing faculty are sufficient to staff the required courses. A modest number of additional part-time faculty may be necessary to cover SPCH 2410, the General Education course.

Other Needs for Support: The technical and clerical support needs can be met through the existing resources.

FORM SE Student Enrollment Projections

Estimate the unduplicated headcount and full-time equated enrollment and the number of graduates for a complete program cycle.

Year	Full-Time Headcount	Part-time Headcount	Total Year Headcount	FTE	Graduates
1	75* plus 3 SPCH		78		10 plus 0 SPCH
2	75 plus 5 SPCH	2	82		10 plus 0 SPCH
3	80 plus 10 SPCH	5	95		10 plus 0 SPCH
4	80 plus 15 SPCH	5	100		12 plus 5 SPCH
5	80 plus 20 SPCH	5	105		12 plus 10 SPCH

*This is the current enrollment of students majoring in Journalism.

Explain the basic assumptions used in estimating the size of the proposed program. Assumptions should be related to the evidence of need and to other supportive data.

The estimate is based on:

1. High demand for study in communication nationwide as evidenced in the NCES data, 454,000 majors for 2004 (see accompanying attachments).

2. The number of students enrolled currently at other TBR and UT institutions: MTSU has 1,475 ; UT-Knoxville has 1,850; UT-Chattanooga has 250; U of Memphis has 1,800 ; ETSU has 354; UT-Martin has 200.

3. According to the Enrollment Services at TTU, there were 50 students from Upper Cumberland area last year who expressed interest in communication. Only 6 chose to enroll at TTU. This suggests an unmet demand.

FORM - PS Program Structure

A. Total credits required for graduation: _____120______________________________

B. Residency requirements (if any): _______ Same as TTU______________________

C. General Education: Total credits: _______ 42_______________________________

Courses (specific courses OR distribution areas) and credits:

Rubric/Number	Course Title	Credit Hours
ENGL 1010, 1020	Writing I, II	6
Laboratory Science		8
HIST 2010, 2020	American History I, II	6
SPCH 2410	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
Humanities		9
Social Science		6
MATH 1000	Math 1000 level	3
UNIV 1020	First-Year Connections	1
D. Major Field Core: Total credits: ________21_______________________________
Rubric/Number	Course Title	Credit Hours
SOC 1010	Introduction to Sociology	3
JOUR 2200	Introduction to Mass Communication	3
JOUR 3460	Introduction to Public Relations	3
SPCH 3620	Intercultural Communication	3
SPCH 4430	Interpersonal Communication	3
JOUR 3760	History and Law of Journalism	3
SPCH 3630	Discussion and Parliamentary Procedure	3
E. Concentration(s): Total credits: 57 for Journalism / Mass Communication
Total credits: 48 for Speech Communication
Rubric/Number	Course Title	Credit Hours
Journalism / Mass Communication
ENGL 4121	Shakespeare	3
ENGL 3000/4000 Courses for 9 from
4111	Chaucer
4330	Modern American Literature
4240	Modern British
4321	Nineteenth Century American Literature
4720	Continental Literature
4830	Southern Literature
4430	Creative Writing: Fiction
4440	Creative Writing: Essay
4450	Creative Writing: Poetry
4610	Novel
4620	Poetry: Form, Genre, Theory
4630	Literary Criticism and Theory
JOUR 2220	News Reporting and Copy Editing	3

Members Present
Dr. Rafal Ablamowicz	Dr. Darrell Hoy
Dr. Jack Armistead	Dr. David Huddleston
Dr. Sue Bailey	Dr. Pat Jordan
Dr. Marvin Barker	Dr. Larry Knox
Ms. Katy Bayne	Dr. Roy Loutzenheiser
Dr. Jeff Boles	Ms. Deanna Nipp
Dr. Dan Combs	Dr. Francis Otuonye
Mr. Ward Doubt	Dr. Larry Peach
Ms. Edith Duvier	Dr. P.K. Rajan
Dr. Kurt Eisen	Dr. Jeff Roberts
Dr. Robert Elmore	Dr. Michael Rohr
Dr. Eston Evans	Dr. Mark Stephens
Dr. Wade Faw	Dr. Gretta Stanger
Ms. Julie Galloway	Ms. Rebecca Tolbert
Dr. Darrell Garber	Ms. Janet Whiteaker
Mr. Jonathan Good	Ms. Jerri Winningham
Ms. Yvonne Gribble

Members Absent
Dr. Ahmed Elsawy	Ms. Laura Gillette
Dr. Jessica Matson	Mr. John Boots
Dr. LTC Stephen McMillan	Ms. Jennifer Brackett
Dr. Robert Niebuhr	Mr. Adam Tipton
	Mr. Jason Benson

Official Representatives
Dr. Donald Visco for Dr. Arce	Dr. Stuart Wells for Dr. Pickett
Dr. John Harris for Dr. Elkins	Dr. David Hume for Dr. Talbert
Ms. Barbara Jared for Dr. Green	Dr. John Shriner for Dr. Robinson

Guests
Dr. Halina Albamowicz	Dr. Rhonda Folio
Dr. Holly Anthony	Ms. Denise Hensley
Dr. Curtis Armstrong	Dr. Connie Hood
Ms. Dixie Ashburn	Ms. Tammy Howard
Dr. Rita Barnes

SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS
I.	Approval of agenda as revised
II.	Approval of February 16 minutes
III.	Approval of curriculum change from World Cultures and Business
IV.	Approval of course addition and deletion from the Department of Economics, Finance, and Marketing
V.	Approval of curriculum and course additions, deletions and changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
VI.	Approval of course addition, deletions, changes and curriculum changes from the Department of Music and Art
VII.	Approval of course addition and curriculum changes from the Department of Biology
VIII.	/Approval of course addition, deletion and curriculum change from the Department of Chemistry
IX.	Approval of course addition from the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
X.	Approval of course addition from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
XI.	Approval of curriculum changes from the Department of Mechanical Engineering
XII.	Approval of Bio-Molecular Engineering concentration from the Department of Chemical Engineering
XIII.	Approval of course changes from the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering
XIV.	Approval of curriculum changes from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Extended Education
XV.	Approval of course changes from the Department of Computer Science
XVI.	Approval of new concentration in Speech Communication and program name change from the Department of English
XVII.	Approval of course additions from the Department of Decision Sciences and Management
XVIII.	Approval of curriculum changes from the School of Nursing
XIX.	Approval of curriculum change from the Department of Counseling and Psychology
XX.	Approval of course change from the Department of History
XXI.	Approval of course addition and course and curriculum changes from the School of Human Ecology
XXII.	Approval of curriculum change from the School of Agriculture
XXIII.	Approval of course additions from the Honors Program
XXIV.	Approval of curriculum additions, deletion and changes from the Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness
XXV.	Election of 2006-07 Chairperson
XXVI.	Approval of curriculum changes from the Department of Sociology and Political Science

Course Changes
From:	ART 2330. Drafting for Designers. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: None. This class will focus on graphic techniques that are used in solving design problems, visually communicating ideas and documenting precise information by drawing both with instruments and freehand.
To:	ART 2330. Technical Drawing. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: None. This class will focus on graphic techniques that are used in solving design problems, visually communicating ideas and documenting precise information by drawing both with instruments and freehand.
From:	ART 2070. Digital Art Basics. Studio 4. Credit 2. Prerequisite: ART 1010~~, 2310~~ or ~~consent~~ permission of instructor. Basic principles and techniques for the artist of input, output and manipulation of images on the computer. Emphasis on the use of Adobe Photoshop with an introduction to design using Adobe Illustrator.
To:	ART 2070. Digital Art Basics. Studio 4. Credit 2. Prerequisite: ART 1010 or permission of instructor. Basic principles and techniques for the artist of input, output and manipulation of images on the computer. Emphasis on the use of Adobe Photoshop.
From:	ART 2410. Painting I, Introduction. Studio 6. Credit 3. Introduction to techniques, media, pictorial devices and color theory.
To:	ART 2410. Painting I, Introduction. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: Art 1010, Art 2310, or permission of the instructor. Introduction to techniques, media, pictorial devices and color theory.
From:	ART 3610. Weaving I. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 2610 or permission of instructor. Build technical and design skills in woven fabric structures. Emphasis on the use of the floor loom beyond basic plain weave including a variety of loom- and weaver-controlled pattern weaves. Further experimentation with yarn types and sizes. Pattern drafting introduced.
To:	ART 3610 Weaving I. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 2610 or permission of instructor. Focus is on strengthening the student's technical knowledge and design capabilities of woven fiber structures mainly for wearables and home furnishings. Explore various yarns to create interesting cloth. Learn several weave structures through samplers that include double weave cloth, lace weaves, twill, and color and weave effects.
From:	ART 3520. Advanced Clay Studio.--Fall. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 3510 or ART 3511 or permission of instructor. Advanced ceramic form and process, with emphasis on individual stylistic concept. Additional emphasis on ceramic history, aesthetics, criticism.
To:	ART 3520. Advanced Clay Studio.--Fall. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisites: Art 1010, 2010, 2310 and ART 3510 or 3511, or permission of instructor. Advanced ceramic form and process, with emphasis on individual stylistic concept. Additional emphasis on ceramic history, aesthetics, criticism.
From:	ART 3521. Advanced Clay Studio.--Spring. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 3510 or 3511 or permission of instructor. Advanced ceramic form and process, with emphasis on individual stylistic concept.
To:	ART 3521. Advanced Clay Studio.--Spring. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisites: Art 1010, 2010, 2310 and ART 3510 or 3511, or permission of instructor. Advanced ceramic form and process, with emphasis on individual stylistic concept.
From:	ART 3611. Weaving II. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 3610 or permission of instructor. Introduction to more complex weave structures and design issues for hand-woven fabrics. Emphasis on alternative fibers and the creative exploration of designing for weaving.
To:	ART 3611. Weaving II. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisites: Art 1010, 2010, 2310 and ART 3610 or permission of instructor. Explore more complex double weave structures, and how to design interesting fabric with structure in mind. Explore new ways of thinking about cloth that includes weaving with more contemporary fiber. Emphasis is on transforming one’s design concepts into woven work that is sound in structure, visually exciting, and contemporary in design.
From:	ART 3620. Surface Design I. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 2610 or permission of instructor. Greater exploration and experimentation of various fabric dyeing and patterning methods using Fiber Reactive and other dyes. Immersion dyeing, painting, stamping, stenciling and monoprinting on a variety of silk and cotton fabrics. Design issues, sewing skills and collage techniques are included.
To:	ART 3620 Surface Design I. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 2610 or permission of instructor. Develop skills in a variety of surface application techniques using natural fabrics and Fiber Reactive dyes. Application methods include painting, block printing, dextrin resist, vinyl transfer, discharge, and devoré. Emphasis is placed on how to use these surface techniques to create unique and visually dynamic designs.
From:	ART 3621. Surface Design II. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 3620 or permission of instructor. Introduction to screen-printing for pattern registration printing. Emphasis on screen-printing methods using contact paper stencils and photo screen-printing processes. Introduction to croquis pattern designing for multi-colored repeat pattern printing. Some exploration of fabric piercing and manipulation within the context of repeat pattern designs.
To:	ART 3621. Surface Design II. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisites: Art 1010, 2010, 2310 and ART 3620 or permission of instructor. Screen-printing for repeat pattern on yardage and large-scale fabric work with emphasis on developing technical skill and a personal design aesthetic. Explore designs and design materials, learn methods for putting a design into repeat, and register print to produce an all-over multi-colored image on fabric.
From:	ART 3720, 3721. Advanced Glass Studio. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 3710 and 3711 or permission of instructor. Advanced glassblowing; sandblasting, etching, slumping, and different types of glass forming.
To:	ART 3720, 3721. Advanced Glass Studio. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisites: Art 1010, 2010, 2310 and ART 3710 and 3711, or permission of instructor. Advanced glassblowing; sandblasting, etching, slumping, and different types of glass forming.
From:	ART 3810, 3811. Metals Studio--Metalsmithing. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 2810 or permission of instructor. The techniques and aesthetics of metalsmithing; emphasis on manipulation of sheet metal for jewelry and holloware, with studies in casting, non-ferrous forging, chasing, raising and other techniques.
To:	ART 3810, 3811. Metals Studio--Metalsmithing. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisites: Art 1010, 2010, 2310 and ART 2810 or permission of instructor. The techniques and aesthetics of metalsmithing; emphasis on manipulation of sheet metal for jewelry and holloware, with studies in casting, non-ferrous forging, chasing, raising and other techniques.
From:	ART 3920, 3921. Advanced Wood Studio. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisites: ART 3910 and 3911 or permission of instructor. Studies in advanced woodworking construction. Emphasis on cabinetry or seating; ergonomics, structure and design.
To:	ART 3920, 3921. Advanced Wood Studio. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisites: Art 1010, 2010, 2310 and ART 3910 and 3911 or permission of instructor. Studies in advanced woodworking construction. Emphasis on cabinetry or seating; ergonomics, structure and design.
From:	ART 3630, 3631. Independent Studies in Fibers. Studio 2, 4, 6. Credit 1, 2, 3. Individual fibers projects with emphasis on concept and design in weaving or surface design.
To:	ART 3630, 3631. Independent Studies in Fibers. Studio 2, 4, 6. Credit 1, 2, 3. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Individual fibers projects with emphasis on concept and design in weaving or surface design.
From:	ART 3730, 3731. Independent Studies in Glass. Studio 2, 4, 6. Credit 1, 2, 3. Individual studies in glass through specific projects arranged between the instructor and student.
To:	ART 3730, 3731. Independent Studies in Glass. Studio 2, 4, 6. Credit 1, 2, 3. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Individual studies in glass through specific projects arranged between the instructor and student.
From:	ART 3830, 3831. Independent Studies in Metals. Studio 2, 4, 6. Credit 1, 2, 3. Independent production studies; emphasis on advanced creative design and skills in either light metals or blacksmithing.
To:	ART 3830, 3831. Independent Studies in Metals. Studio 2, 4, 6. Credit 1, 2, 3. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Independent production studies; emphasis on advanced creative design and skills in either light metals or blacksmithing.
From:	ART 3930, 3931. Independent Studies in Woodworking. Studio 2, 4, 6. Credit 1, 2, 3. Individual approaches to working in wood through specific projects arranged with the instructor.
To:	ART 3930, 3931. Independent Studies in Woodworking. Studio 2, 4, 6. Credit 1, 2, 3. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Individual approaches to working in wood through specific projects arranged with the instructor.
From:	ART 4310. Independent Studies in Drawing I. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 3310 or consent of instructor. Directed study in selected drawing media in specific projects arranged between the instructor and student.
To:	ART 4310. Independent Studies in Drawing I. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Directed study in selected drawing media in specific projects arranged between the instructor and student.
From:	ART 4311. Independent Studies in Drawing II. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ART 4310 or consent of instructor. Directed study in selected drawing media in specific projects arranged between the instructor and student.
To:	ART 4311. Independent Studies in Drawing II. Studio 6. Credit 3. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Directed study in selected drawing media in specific projects arranged between the instructor and student.
From:	ART 4410. Senior Thesis in Painting. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve-credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in the required final exhibition.
To:	ART 4410. Senior Thesis in Painting. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical, conceptual, and design accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in a required final Thesis Exhibition.
From:	ART 4510. Senior Thesis in Ceramics. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in the required final exhibition.
To:	ART 4510. Senior Thesis in Ceramics. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical, conceptual, and design accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in a required final Thesis Exhibition.
From:	ART 4610. Senior Thesis in Fiber. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical, conceptual, and design accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in a required final Thesis Exhibition.
To:	ART 4610. Senior Thesis in Fiber. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical, conceptual, and design accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in a required final Thesis Exhibition.
From:	ART 4640. Special Problems in Fibers. Studio 2, 4, 6. Credit 1, 2, 3. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Individual studio projects agreed upon by the instructor and student.
To:	ART 4640 Special Problems in Fibers. Studio 2, 4, 6. Credit 1,2,3. Prerequisite: Art 2610 or permission of instructor. Specialized class in various fiber processes that may include three-dimensional felting, nuno felting, cyanotype, chemical resist, spinning, book making, discharge, devoré, woven cloqué, warp painting, and deconstructed screen-printing.
From:	ART 4710. Senior Thesis in Glass. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in the required final exhibition.
To:	ART 4710. Senior Thesis in Glass. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical, conceptual, and design accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in a required final Thesis Exhibition.
From:	ART 4810. Senior Thesis in Metals. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in the required final exhibition.
To:	ART 4810. Senior Thesis in Metals. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical, conceptual, and design accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in a required final Thesis Exhibition.
From:	ART 4910. Senior Thesis in Wood. Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in the required final exhibition.
To:	ART 4910. Senior Thesis in Wood . Credit 1-6. Max. 18. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical, conceptual, and design accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in a required final Thesis Exhibition.

Courses added to the Bio-Molecular concentration:
1.	BIOL 1010	General Biology I	4
2.	BIOL 2140	Cellular Biology	4
3.	CHEM 4610	General Biochemistry	3
4.	BIOL 3200	General Microbiology	4
5.	CHE 4661	Transport in Bioprocesses	3
6.	CHE/BIOL/CHEM Technical Elective		3
	Total:		21

Courses removed from the Bio-Molecular Engineering option:
1.	ENGR 1210	Introduction to Engineering	1
2.	ENGR 1120	Programming	2
3.	CHEM 3520	Physical Chemistry 2	4
4.	ECE 3810/BIOL/3200/CEE 2100 Option		3
5.	ChE Technical Elective		3
6.	Technical Elective		3
7.	ChE Technical Elective		3
8.	PHYS 2111	Physics Lab 1	1
9.	PHYS 2121	Physics Lab 2	1
	Total:		21

From:	A minimum of 21 hours at the 4000 level shall be required for the B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies curriculum.
To:	A minimum of 12 hours at the 4000 level shall be required for the B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies curriculum.

From:	21 hours of 3000-4000 level courses are required as upper division electives
To:	18 of the elective hours must be upper division (3000-4000)

From:	No footnotes were included in the Interdisciplinary Studies curriculum in the previous undergraduate catalogs.
To:	Add the following footnotes to the 2006-2007 TTU Undergraduate Catalog
	1.	Concentration area courses must be upper division (3000-4000)
	2.	Concentration area #1 must be different from Concentration area #2
	3.	UNIV 4996 (4 hrs) may be substituted for UNIV 4995 (3 hrs) in order to meet graduation hour requirements
	4.	18 hours of elective hours must be upper division (3000,4000) A total of 12 hours our of the 120 hours must be at the 4000 level. No more than 24 hours in business courses can be used toward graduation. Students must complete at least 60 hours at the university (4-year) level and at least 30 hours at TTU.