Go to TTU Home PageUNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
February 21, 2002
The University Curriculum Committee met Thursday, February 21 at 3:00 p.m. in the Deans Conference Room, Derryberry Hall.
Members present:
| Dr. Rafal Ablamowicz | Dr. Larry Knox |
| Dr. Jack Armistead | Dr. Arthur LaBar |
| Dr. Sue Bailey | Dr. Roy Loutzenheiser |
| Dr. Marvin Barker | Ms. Beth Mannle |
| Dr. Robert Bode | Dr. Jessica Matson |
| Dr. Bill Brinker | Dr. Marilyn Musacchio |
| Dr. Charles Caldwell | Dr. Bob Niebuhr |
| Dr. Daniel Combs | Prof. Deanna Nipp |
| Ms. Helen Donnell | Dr. Scott Northrup |
| Mr. Ward Doubet | Dr. Larry Peach |
| Ms. Edith Duvier | Dr. Gary Pickett |
| Dr. Donald Elkins | Dr. P.K. Rajan |
| Dr. Ahmed Elsawy | Dr. Stephen Sanders |
| Dr. Wade Faw | Dr. John Shrine |
| Ms. Julie Galloway | Dr. Mark Stephens |
| Dr. Nader Ghafoori | Dr. Gretta Stanger |
| Ms. Yvonne Gribble | Dr. Steven Williams |
| Prof. Ken Hunter | Ms. Jerri Winningham |
Members absent:
| Dr. Phillip Campana | Ms. Tara Neil |
| Mr. Matt Dickerson | Dr. Francis Otuonye |
| Mr. Clark Downum | Dr. Srini Ramaswamy |
| Ms. Carie Harrington | LTC Joe Uzelac |
| Dr. Clayton Kerr | Dr. Dale Wilson |
Official Representatives: Dr. John Wheeler for Dean Garber; Mr. Jonathan Nation for Mr. Lutz; Dr. Janet Turner for Dr. Rohr
Guests: Dr. Barbara Jared, Dr. Gene Talbert, Prof. Rebecca Tolbert, Ms. Denise Hensley
| SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS | |
| I. | Approval of revised agenda |
| II. | Approval of October 4, 2001 minutes |
| III. | TBR-UT Transfer Track Module |
| IV. | Approval of course change from the Department of Military Science |
| V. | Approval of course deletions and changes from the School of Human Ecology |
| VI. | Approval of curriculum changes from the School of Nursing |
| VII. | Approval of course deletion and change from the Department of English |
| VIII. | Approval of curriculum change from the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology |
| IX. | Approval of course addition, deletion and changes from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| X. | Approval of RODP courses |
| XI. | Approval of course change from the Department of Mathematics |
| XII. | Approval of course addition and change from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
|
XIII. |
Approval of course addition and change from the Department of Music and Art |
| XIV. | Re-numbering of Honors courses |
| XV. | Appointment of Nominating Committee for 2002-03 chairperson |
PROCEEDINGS
Approval of Agenda as Revised
Dr. Peach requested to revise the agenda as follows: Include additional memorandum to item 12 (Mathematics); under other such matters add memorandum from the Department of Music and Art and a memorandum from the Honors Program.
Motion. Prof. Hunter moved to approve the agenda as revised. The motion was seconded and the motion carried.
Dr. Peach informed the committee that the items voted on electronically in December 2001 from the Department of Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering would be added to the February 21 minutes.
Approval of October 4, 2001 Minutes
Motion. Dr. Barker moved to approve the October 4, 2001, minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.
TBR-UT Transfer Track Module
Prof. Tolbert presented the TBR-UT Transfer Track Module for informational purposes only. The module was developed by an act of legislation in an effort to help general education course transfers.
|
|
Category 1: 2-English Composition courses (normally 6 credit hours) |
|
|
Category 2: 2-Mathematics courses (normally 6 credit hours) |
|
|
Category 3: 2-Science courses (normally 6-8 credit hours) |
|
|
Category 4: 4-History and Humanities courses (normally 15 credit hours) |
|
|
Category 5: 2-Social/Behavioral
Science courses (normally 6 credit hours) |
|
|
Category 6: 2-Multicultural and Interdisciplinary Studies courses* (normally 6 credit hours) *Intermediate Foreign Language required for most Bachelor of Arts degree majors and for selected Bachelor of Science degree majors. |
|
|
Category 7: 2-Physical Education courses (normally 2 credit hours) |
|
|
Category 8: 4-5 Pre-Major/Major
Elective courses (normally 12-15 credit hours) |
Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Military Science
In a memorandum dated January 24, 2002, approval was requested for the following:
Course Changes:
From: MS 2900 Camp Challenge
To: MS 2900 Leader's Training Course
From: MS 3040 ROTC Advanced Camp
To: MS 3040 National Advanced Leadership Camp
Motion. Prof. Hunter moved to approve the changes effective Summer 2002. The motion was seconded by Dr. Barker and carried.
Approval of Course Deletions and Changes from the School of Human Ecology
In a memorandum dated January 29, 2002, approval was requested for the following:
Deletions:
FOED 3000 School and Society
AGED 4300 Communications and Public Rel. In Ag. Ed.
CFS 1300 Intro. to the Family
CFS 1310 Field Exp.: Family & Community
Changes:
From: READ 3350 Teaching Reading Content
Areas
Lec. 2 Cr. 2
SPED 3000 Persons with Disabilities Regular Classroom
Lec. 2. Cr. 2
Electives Credits 4-5 hrs.
To: READ 3350
Teaching Reading Content
Areas
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
SPED
3000 Persons with Disabilities Regular Classroom
Lec. 3
Cr. 3
Electives Credits 1-4 hrs.
From: HEC 3800 Materials and methods of
Teaching Vocational Family and Consumer Sciences
Lec. 2 Cr. 2
Prerequisites: Junior Standing; 20 hours of human ecology courses.
To: HEC 3800
Materials and Methods of Teaching Vocational Family
and Consumer Sciences Lec. 2 Cr. 2
Prerequisites: HEC 2800 and HED major and/or consent of instructor.
From: HEC 4000 Professional Integration and
Communication Techniques
Lec. 1 Cr. 1
Prerequisites: Second Semester Junior or Senior Major in Human Ecology or
consent of instructor.
To: HEC 4000
Professional Integration and Communication Techniques
Lec. 1 Cr. 1
Prerequisites: Second Semester Junior or Senior Major in Human Ecology
with 35 credits earned in Human Ecology.
From: HEC 2440 Computer Aided Design of
Residences
Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3
An introduction to concepts and methods of computer aided design in residences.
To: HEC 2440
Computer Aided Design of Residences
Lec. 1 Lab. 4 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: HEC 2420 or consent of instructor. An introduction to
concepts and methods of computer aided design in residences.
From: HEC 3440 History of Interior
Furnishings and Architecture
Lec. 3. Cr. 3
Prerequisite: HEC 2030. Survey of historical styles of furnishings,
architecture and interiors from Egyptian to the Industrial Revolution.
To: HEC 3440
History of Interior Furnishings and Architecture
Lec. 3. Cr. 3
Prerequisite: HEC 2420. Survey of historical styles of furnishings,
architecture and interiors from Egypitan to the Industrial Revolution.
From: HEC 4440 Contemporary Furnishings and
Architecture
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: HEC 3440. Study of architecture and furnishings,
architects, interior designers, furniture designers and producers, and the
contemporary design movement from 1850 to present.
To: HEC 4440
Contemporary Furnishings and Architecture
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: HEC 2420. Study of architecture and furnishings,
architects, interior designers, furniture designers and producers, and the
contemporary design movement from 1850 to present.
Motion. Dr. Bailey moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2002. The motion was seconded by Dr. Faw and carried.
Approval of Course and Curriculum Changes from the School of Nursing
In a memorandum dated January 31, 2002, approval was requested for the following:
Course Deletions:
HEC 3270 Nutrition in Disease
PSY 3200 Developmental Psychology
CHEM 1020 General Chemistry
NURS 3330 Parmacology Aspects II
Course Changes:
From: NURS 4250 Nursing Process &
Practice III Lec. 5 Cr. 5
To: NURS 4000
Nursing Process & Practice IIIA (OB) Lec. 3, Cr. 3
NURS 4100 Nursing Process & Practice IIIB (Peds)
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
From: NURS 4251 Nursing Process &
Practice III Lab Practicum
Lab. 18 Cr. 6
To: NURS 4001
Nursing Process & Practice IIIA: Lab Practicum
Lab. 6 Cr. 2
NURS 4101 Nursing Process & Practice IIIB: Lab Practicum
Lab. 6 Cr. 2
From: NURS 3420 Survey of Pharmacologic
Aspects Lec. 2
Cr. 2
To: NURS 3430
Survey of Pharmacologic Aspects of Nursing
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Curriculum Change:
a. The goal of the School of Nursing is to reduce the number of hours required for graduation to 120 hours. This is in line with "Defining our Future" as set forth by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
b. The planned changes in the curriculum have been made with student input through student representatives on the departmental curriculum committee
c. There are no increased costs as a result of these curricular changes.
d. Evaluation will be ongoing through monitoring the results of the NCLEX licensure exam. Evaluation will also take place in 2004 by an outside accrediting body.
The School of Nursing respectfully requests a change in the curriculum requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree (University Catalog 2000, page 45-47). Specifically, we request the elimination of the requirement of a minor.
Motion. Dean Musacchio moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2002. The motion was seconded by Prof. Tolbert.
A friendly amendment was requested by Dr. Bode to add World Literature 2330 to the second semester of the sophomore year for the Class of 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Dr. Brinker seconded the amendment.
A vote was taken and the motion carried as amended.
Approval of Course Deletion and Change from the Department of English
In a memorandum dated January 23, 2002, approval was requested for the following:
Course Deletion:
THEA 2120 Play Production Lec. 1 Cr. 1
Course Change:
From: THEA 2110 Play
Production
Lec. 1 Cr. 1
Practical experience on any phase of an English department production from
playwriting to performance or committee or crew work.
To: THEA 2110 Play
Production
Lec. 1 Cr. 1
Practical experience on any phase of an English Department production from
playwriting to performance or committee or crew work. (Course may be
repeated for credit.)
Motion. Dr. Bode moved to approve the changes effective upon passage. The motion was seconded by Prof. Tolbert and carried.
Approval of Curriculum Change from the Department of Manufacturing
and Industrial Technology
In a memorandum dated February 5, 2002, approval was requested for the following:
Curriculum Change:
Reduce the number of the IT degree semester hours from 134
SH to 128 SH.
a. Change the MIT 4010 - Industrial
Communications - from a required course to an MIT elective course. Change
the ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics - from a required course to a
Business Elective course.
b. Add to the Business Elective the following course: LAW 3810
Motion. Dr. Elsawy moved to approve the changes effective summer 2002. The motion was seconded by Dr. Rajan and carried.
Approval of Course Addition, Deletion and Change from the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering
In three memorandum dated November 2, 2001 and February 6, 2002, approval was requested for the following:
Course Change:
From: CEE 3100 Microcomputers in Civil
Engineering Systems
Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: CEE 2110. Microcomputers; data analysis and graphing;
systems approach to design; linear graph analysis; CPM.
To: CEE
3100 Computers in Civil Engineering
Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: BE 1120 and MATH 2110. Computer applications to solve
civil engineering problems; algorithmic structuring; numerical methods; error
analysis.
Course Addition:
CEE 4650 (5650). Traffic Control Devices
Design Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: CEE 4630 and/or consent of the instructor. Basic
principles of the design, use, and placement of traffic control devices.
Introduction to detection, adaptive, responsive, and Pre-emption control
systems.
Course Deletion:
CEE 4620 (5620) Photogrammetry Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
Motion. Dr. Ghafoori moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2002. The motion was seconded by Dr. Rajan and carried.
Approval of RODP Curriculum Courses
In a memorandum dated February 6, 2002, approval was requested for the following:
RODP Curriculum Courses:
LIST 1091
Special
Topics
1 credit
LIST 1092 Special
Topics
2 credits
LIST 1093 Special
Topics
3 credits
Consent of advisor and Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies
LIST 4091
Special
Topics
1 credit
LIST 4092 Special
Topics
2 credits
LIST 4093 Special
Topics
3 credits
Prerequisite: Senior standing. Consent of advisor and Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies. Upper division level study in a specific topic not commonly found in a discipline on campus not to include work experience.
Motion. Prof. Tolbert moved to approve the courses to be effective immediately. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle.
The wording in bold designates suggested changes to the original memo.
A vote was taken and the motion carried.
Approval of Course Addition and Changes from the Department of Mathematics
In a memorandum dated January 24, 2002, approval was requested for the following:
Course Addition:
MATH 1130 College
Algebra
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Review of algebra and coordinate geometry; functions; polynominal, rational,
exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; binomial formula;
counting (multiplication principle, permutations, and combinations);
conics. Credit towards graduation will not be given for Math 1130 and Math
1710 or for Math 1130 and Math 1730.
Course Changes:
From: MATH 1710 College Algebra and
Analytic Geometry
To: Pre-Calculus I
From: MATH 1720 Trigonometry and
Applications
To: Pre-Calculus II
Motion. Dr. Ablamowicz moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002. The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.
Non-substantive Change from the Department of Mathematics
Non-substantive course number change
From: MATH 1610 (MATH 141) Finite
Mathematics Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Brief review of basic algebra; introduction to probability; matrix algebra and
linear programming; applications to business and economics.
To: MATH 1630
(MATH 141) Finite Mathematics Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Brief review of basic algebra; introduction to probability; matrix algebra and
linear programming; applications to business and economics.
Motion. Dr. Ablamowicz move to approve the change effective fall 2002. The motion was seconded by Dr. Stanger and carried.
Approval of Course Addition and Change from the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction
In a memorandum dated January 31, 2002, approval was requested for the following changes for Child and Family Studies w/option ECSE:
Course Addition:
FOED 3810 Field Experiences in
Education
Lab. Credit 1
Supervised work experiences in public schools stressing the translation of
theory into practice.
Course Change:
From: ECED 3300 Concepts for Young
Children: Math, Science & Social
Studies
Cr. 4
Co-requisites: ECED 3310 and READ 3300. Full admission to the
Teacher Education Program. Developmentally appropriate materials and
methods for integrated learning experiences in mathematics, science and social
studies. Focus is on diverse and inclusive population ages B-9.
To: ECED
3300 Concepts for Young Children: Math, Science & Social
Studies
Cr. 3
Co-requisites: ECED 3310, READ 3300 and FOED 3810. Full admission to
the Teacher Education Program. Developmentally appropriate materials and
methods for integrated learning experiences in mathematics, science and social
studies. Focus is on diverse and inclusive population ages B-9.
Motion. Dr. Wheeler moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002. The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.
Approval of Course Addition and Change from the Department of Music and Art
In a memorandum dated February 10, 2002, approval was requested for the following:
Course Addition:
MUS 1195 Student
Recital
Cr. 1
Prerequisite: Consent of studio instructor. Co-requisite:
Enrollment in Private Instruction in pertinent studio. Open to any
non-curricular solo recital performance. May be repeated for credit.
Recital fee applies.
Course Change:
From: ART
2040 Printmaking: Relief
Studio 4 Cr. 2
Prerequisite: ART 203 and ART 231 or consent of the instructor.
Corequisite: ART 2080. Special Problems in Printmaking, required for
BFA majors with concentration in Painting. Introduction to relief
printmaking techniques with concentrated work in the processes of wood cut, wood
engraving, and linoleum cut.
To: ART
2040 Printmaking:
Relief Studio
4 Cr. 2
Prerequisite: ART 2310 and ART 1010, or consent of the instructor.
Introduction to relief printmaking techniques with concentrated work in the
processes of wood cut and linoleum cut.
Motion. Dr. LaBar moved to approve the changes effective fall 2002. The motion was seconded by Ms. Galloway.
After discussion of the "0-1" credit, a friendly amendment was made to remove the "0", leaving the course with 1 credit hour.
A vote was taken and the motion carried.
Renumbering for Honors Program
For informational purposes, the following was submitted from the Honors Program:
Change Numbering Sequence:
Current:
4010
Colloquium
Credit varies from 1 to 3 credit hours
4020 Directed Studies Credit varies from 1 to 3 credit hours
Proposed:
4011
Colloquium
1 Credit hour
4012
Colloquium
2 Credit hours
4013
Colloquium
3 Credit hours
4021 Directed
Studies 1 Credit hour
4022 Directed
Studies 2 Credit hours
4023 Directed
Studies 3 Credit hours
Six hours of the 4000 level Honors courses (two 4013 or one 4013 and one 4023) are required for the Honors Program. (Duplication of numbers but not content allowed). Special permission may be granted by Director of the Honors Program for a maximum of 3 additional hours to be used as elective credit toward graduation.
Nominating Committee for 2002-03 Chairperson
Dr. Peach appointed a nominating committee for the 2002-03 chairperson. The committee consists of Dr. Loutzenheiser as chair, Ms. Galloway and Dr. Brinker.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS PASSED ELECTRONICALLY NOVEMBER 2001
Approval of Course Change from the Department of Biology
Course Change:
From: BIOL
3230 Health Science Microbiology
Lec. 2 Lab. 4 Cr. 4
To: BIOL
3230 Health Science Microbiology
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
Approval of Course Deletions and Changes from the Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Course Deletions:
ME (CEE) 4170 (5170 [ME (CEE) 417(517)] Continuum
Theories
of
Materials
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
ME 4270 (ME 427) Unit Operations Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
ME 4860 (5860) [ME 486(586)] Fluid Power Lec. 3 Cr. 3
ME 4920 (5920) [ME 492(592)] Applied Acoustics
Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
ME 4820 [ME 482] Modern Control Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Course Title Changes
From: ME 3210 [ME 321]
Thermodynamics
To: ME 3210 [ME
321] Thermodynamics I
From: ME 3220 [ME 322]
Thermodynamics
To: ME 3220 [ME
322] Thermodynamics II
From: ME 3770 [ME 377] Fluid
Mechanics
To: ME 3770 [ME
377] Fluid Mechanics for Non M.E. Majors
Prerequisite Changes:
From: ME 4810 (5810) [ME 481(581)] Automatic
Controls
Prerequisites: MATH 2120, ME 2330, ME
3050
To: Prerequisites: MATH 2120, ME 3020, ECE
3820.
Corequisite: ME 3050
Approval of Course Deletions from the Department of Chemical Engineering
Course Deletions:
ChE 4330 (5330) Polymer Chemistry and Processing Technology
ChE 4620 (5620) Nuclear Chemical Engineering
Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - Effective Spring 2002
Course Changes:
From: CEE 342 Water, Wastewater,
and Hydraulics Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: CEE 341, ME 377. Fundamental
principles of water and wastewater collection, supply and transportation,
hydrostatics, pipe and open channel flow, hydraulic machinery, dams and levees.
To: CEE
3420
Hydraulics
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: ME 3770. Fundamental principles and
design of water supply, stormwater and sanitary sewer systems and their
components, including pipes, pumps, storage facilities, detention basins,
open-channels and culverts.
From: CEE 442 (542) Environmental
Engineering I Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: CEE 341 or consent of instructor.
Phases of the hydrologic cycle. Applications of quantitative methods for
analysis of hydrologic events. Analytical methods for use in water quality
modeling.
To: CEE
4420 (5420) Engineering
Hydrology Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: CEE 3420 or consent of instructor.
Fundamental processes in the hydrologic cycle including precipitation,
infiltration, and runoff. Development of quantitative approaches for
engineering hydrology problems, such as watershed modeling and stormwater
analysis.
From: CEE 444 (544) Water Resources
Engineering Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: CEE 341 or consent of instructor.
Problems related to the development, conservation, and utilization of water
resources.
To: CEE 4440
(5440) Water Resources Engineering Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: CEE 3420 or consent of instructor.
Problems related to the planning and design of systems to manage water resources
for flood-damage reduction, hydropower, and river navigation.
Approval of Course and Curriculum Changes from the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering - Effective Spring 2002
Course Change:
Non-substantive
From: IME 455 (555) Product Development and
Engineering
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisites: ME 301, IME 310. Corequisite:
CEE 311. An introduction to industry's best practices in product
development and the role of engineering as both participant and manager of
product development efforts. Significant emphasis will be given to the
qualitative nature of product development such as leading and participating in
cross functional teams, concepts of innovation and creativity, and the
management of technology. Engineering design components specific to
product design such as material and process selection, design for "X",
and quality function deployment are also covered.
To: IME 4550
(5550) Product Development and Engineering
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisites: ME 3010, IME 3100. Corequisite:
CEE 3110. An introduction to industry's best practices in product
development and the role of engineering as both participant and manager of
product development efforts.
From: IME 4240 (5240) Quality
Control
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: IME 3230. Continuation of IME 3230;
process improvement; reliability in engineering design.
To: IME 4240
(5240) Quality
Engineering
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
Prerequisite: IME 3230. Application of
quality engineering methods for continuous improvement of system performance and
reliability.
Curriculum Change:
Change in senior-year course requirements for IME students: IME 4650 to be offered as an IME elective or technical elective but not as a required course.
This page maintained by Lorrie Luegge
Last updated: 4/17/02