The Department offers courses to meet the needs of the students with varying career objectives. Four options, actuarial, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, and statistics, are available. The following are courses recommended (but not required) for students in each option.

Actuarial: MATH 3070-3080, 4210-4220, 4470-4480, 4540, ECON 2010-2020, ACCT 2110-2120, FIN 2000, 3610, DS 2810, 3620. Students who wish to prepare for the second Actuarial Exam should obtain permission from the Graduate School to take MATH 6270.

Applied Mathematics: MATH 2120, 3810, 4120, 4510, 4540. The sequence requirement should be met by choosing two sequences from the second group. It is recommended that the student minor in Computer Science.

Pure Mathematics: MATH 3520, 4120, 4310, 4350-4360, 4540.

Statistics: MATH 3070-3080, 4210, 4470-4480, 4540.

To:

To allow students to prepare for different career paths, four optional tracks are available: Actuarial, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, and Statistics. The following are courses recommended (but not required) for students in each track.

Actuarial Track: MATH 3070-3080, 4210-4220, 4470-4480, 4540, ECON 2010-2020, ACCT 2110-2120, FIN 2000, 3610, DS 2810, 3620. Students who wish to prepare for the second Actuarial Exam should obtain permission from the Graduate School to take MATH 6270.

Applied Mathematics Track: MATH 2120, 3810, 4120, 4510, 4540. The sequence requirement should be met by choosing two sequences from the Applied Math Sequence List. It is recommended that the student minor in Computer Science.

Pure Mathematics Track: MATH 3520, 4120, 4310, 4350-4360, 4540.

Statistics Track: MATH 3070-3080, 4210, 4470-4480, 4540.

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

In three memorandums dated January 5, 23, and 29, 2007, approval was requested for the following:

Change in SPED (Modified and Comprehensive)  
From:
SPED 3040.  Evaluation and Assessment for Content Specific Areas for Children with Special Needs.
Lec. 2. Credit 3.
Prerequisites:  SPED 2010; SPED 4040; SPED 2821.

To:
SPED 3040  Evaluation and Assessment for Content Specific Areas for Children with Special Needs.
Lec. 2. Credit 3.

Prerequisite:  Full admission to Teacher Education.

Effective:  Fall 2007

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

Change in Secondary Education English-SEEN (Licensure)  
Addition:
READ 4411/5411.  Reading Writing Connection:  Secondary.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Explores the connection between the reading and writing process as a means of mutual improvement.
Prerequisite:  Full Admission to Teacher Education

Deletion:
READ 4410/5410  Reading Writing Connection:  Secondary Lec. 2, Cr. 2

PE Activity  1 sem. hr.

Effective:  Fall 2007

Motion.  Dr. Peach moved to approve the addition and deletion.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Eisen and carried.

Change in Secondary Education English (SEEN)  
Additions:
Establish the following Prerequisites for SEED 4120 Methods and Materials of Teaching English and its co-requisite FOED 3820 Field Experience
    Admission to Teacher Education Program
    SPCH 2410  Intro to Speech Communication
    READ 3350  Reading in the Content Areas
    ENGL 3810, ENGL 3820  British Literature
    ENGL 3910 or ENGL 3920  American Literature
    CUED 4150  Middle Level Curriculum
    FOED 3830  Field Experience in Education
    READ 4411  The Reading Writing Connection

Changes:
From:
ENGL 4521 or ENGL 4511 or ENGL 4531  3 cr. hrs.

To:
ENGL 4521 or ENGL 4511 or ENGL 4531 or ENGL 4541 or ENGL 4551 3 cr. hrs.

From:
ENGL 2810 and ENGL 2820  6 cr. hrs.
    And
ENGL 2910 and ENGL 2920  6 cr. hrs.

To:
ENGL 3810 and ENGL 3820  6 cr. hrs.
    And
ENGL 3910 and ENGL 3920  6 cr. hrs.

Effective:  Fall 2007                                                                               

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

Approval of Curriculum Additions, Deletions, and Changes from the School of Human Ecology  

In a memorandum dated January 25, 2007, approval was requested for the following:

I.  Course Changes
1.  Course Additions:
A.	HEC 2460 Interior Architecture Codes and Standards.	Lec.  2.  Credit 2.
	Prerequisite:  HEC 2421
B.	HEC 2500 Creative Play	Lec. 2.  Credit  2.
C.	HEC 4241 Legal Issues in Food Service	Lec. 1.  Credit 1.
2.  Course Deletions:
A.	HEC 3010 Prof. Presentations in HEC	Lec.  2. Credit 2.
3.  Course Changes:
A.	From:  HEC 4240 Food Systems Adm.	Lec. 3  Lab. 2  Credit 4..
	Prerequisites:  HEC 2240, HEC 3240
	To:    HEC 4242 Food Systems Adm.	Lec. 3.  Credit 3.
	Prerequisites:  HEC 2240, HEC 3240
4.	Curriculum Changes:
A.	Child Development and Family Relations Concentration
	From:  HEC 3010 Prof. Presentations in HEC	Lec. 2.  Credit 2.
	To:      HEC 2500 Creative Play	Lec. 2.  Credit 2.
B.	Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration– Food Systems Administration Option
	From:  HEC 3010 Prof. Presentations in HEC	Lec. 2.  Credit 2.
	To:      HEC 4241 Legal Issues in Food Service	Lec. 1.  Credit 1.
	From:  HEC 4240 Food Systems Administration	Credit 4
	To:      HEC 4242 Food Systems Administration	Credit 3
	From:        Elective Hours	Credit 6
	To:            Elective Hours	Credit 10
C.	Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration – Dietetics Option
	From:  HEC 3010 Prof. Presentations in HEC	Credit 2.
	To:     HEC 4210 Medical Terminology for Human Sciences	Credit 1.
	and  HEC 4241 Legal Issues in Food Service	Credit 1.
	From:  HEC 4240 Food Systems Adm.	Credit 4.
	To:      HEC 4242 Food Systems Adm.	Credit 3.
	From:  Elective	Credit 1.
	To:      Elective	Credit 2.
D.	Housing and Design Concentration
	From:   HEC 3010 Prof. Presentations in HEC	Credit 2.
	To:       HEC 2460 Interior Architecture Codes and Standards	Credit 2.
	Prerequisite:  HEC 2421
E.	Merchandising and Design Concentration
	From:   HEC 3010 Prof. Presentations in HEC	Credit 2.
	Electives        Cr. 9-10
	To: HEC 2320 Analysis of Apparel and Furnishings	Credit 3.
	Electives	Credit 8-9.
	From: HEC 1300, 2300, 2320 or 3300	Credit 3.
	To:     HEC 1300, 2300 or 3300	Credit 3.
	From:  Electives	Credit 8-9.
	To:  HEC 4600; WCB 4980 or 4990; SOC 3150; or PSY 3300, 3400 or 3410	Credit 3.
	Electives	Credit 5-6

Informational Discussion of Inclusion of Student's Minor, Concentration, and/or
Option on Transcript  

In a memorandum dated February 2, 2007, the following was submitted from the Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee:

REQUEST:  When the Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee met on February 1, 2007, members of the committee unanimously approved the following motion:  "A student's minor, concentration, and/or option should appear on the student's transcript."

Dr. Linda Null presented the Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee's recommendation.  Due to the importance of minors, concentrations, and or options within the departments, the Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee feels these should be acknowledged on the student's transcript.

With the change to Banner, the Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee feels this is a good time to bring this idea forward for discussion.

Dr. Semmes stated the first training session on transcripts will be in April.  Currently at Tech minors are not a degree requirement, with the exception of Mathematics.  Dr. Semmes stated there are certain structures in the Banner system that are built in.  The problem with free-floating minors is that there is nothing to attach them to and will be more difficult to set up.

Dr. Semmes stated it will be Fall 2009 before any new requirements could be put it.

Ms. Hensley stated that currently all concentrations which appear on the TBR Academic Inventory are reflected on transcripts.  She added that options are not.

The issue of adding minors to a student's transcript will need to be addressed again after Banner has been in place at least a year and its capabilities are known.  

Motion.  Ms. Galloway moved that the recommendation be approved and forwarded to the Academic Council.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Boles and carried.

Approval of Course Addition, Deletions, and Changes from the Department of Earth Sciences  

In a memorandum dated February 5, 2007, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:  
GEOL 2500.  Geologic Fundamentals.  Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
Prerequisite or co-requisite:   GEOL 1040.  Basic geologic field techniques and map reading.  Detailed study of rocks and minerals.

Course Deletions:  
GEOG 3400  Field Studies in Latin America (4)
GEOL 4940  Seminar (3)
GEOL 4310  Costal Marine Geology (3)
GEOL 2300  Computer Techniques in Geology (3)

Course Changes:  
From:
GEOL 3230. Structural Geology.  Lec. 3. Lab.2. Credit 4.
Prerequisite:  GEOL 1040 or GEOL 3210.  Introduction to the principles of rock deformation, stress and strain; description and interpretation of geologic structures; application of methods for structural analysis.

To:
GEOL 3230. Structural Geology and Tectonics.  Lec. 3. Lab. 2. Credit 4.
Prerequisite:  GEOL 1040 or GEOL 3210.  The mechanisms of plate tectonics and the geologic structures that result from rock deformation; application of methods for structural analysis in the field and the lab.

From:
GEOL 1040. Physical Geology.  Lec. 3. Lab. 2. Credit 4.
Origin and classification of minerals and rocks; geologic processes and landform development.

To:
GEOL 1040. The Dynamic Earth.  Lec. 3. Lab. 2. Credit 4.
Origin and classification of minerals and rocks; geologic processes and landform development.

From:
GEOL 1045. Geology and the Environment.  Lec. 3. Lab. 2. Credit 4.
Prerequisite:  GEOL 1040.  Application of physical geology principles to geologic hazards, environmental pollution and land/resource use.

To:
GEOL 1045. Earth Environment, Resources, and Society.  Lec. 3. Lab.2. Credit 4.
Prerequisite:  GEOL 1040.  Application of physical geology principles to geologic hazards, environmental pollution and land/resource use.

Motion.  Dr. Stapor, representing Dr. Harrison, moved to approve the changes effective Summer 2007.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Roberts and carried.

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

In a memorandum dated January 16, 2007, approval was requested for the following:

Dr. Roberts took the chair position to allow Dr. Combs to present the proposal.

Course Additions:  
BIOL 2250.  Plants and People.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  None.  Interrelationships between plants and people, including past, present, and future uses of plants, the economic value of plants, and the role of conservation in the preservation of plant resources.

BIOL 4300 (5300).  Plant Speciation and Evolution.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  BIOL 1120 or consent of instructor.  Principles of the evolution of plants at the micro- and macroevolution levels including a survey of relevant primary and secondary literature.

Curriculum Changes:  
From:
Students in the Botany option are currently required to take the following (listed in senior year of the Biology/Biology curriculum under "Approved Biology and Chemistry Courses"):
1.    BIOL 4150, 4240, 4320, 4330; and
2.    Choose two of the three:  BIOL 4310, 4430, 4780

To:
Students in the Botany option will be required to take the following:
1.    BIOL 4150, 4240, 4320, 4330; and
2.    Choose two of the four:  BIOL 4300, 4310, 4430, 4780

Motion.  Dr. Combs moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2007.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Faw and carried.

Dr. Combs resumed the position of chair.

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

In four memorandums dated October 18, October 27, 2006 and January 9 and January 16, 2007, approval was requested for the following:

Course Change:    (Oct. 18 memo)
From:
THEA 3300. State Technology, Costuming and Make-up.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Lecture-laboratory course covering basic elements of scenery construction, painting, lighting, stage-properties, costuming and stage make -up.

To:
THEA 3300. Stagecraft.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Lecture-laboratory course covering basic elements of scenery construction, painting, lighting, stage-properties, costuming and stage make-up.

Motion.  Dr. Eisen moved to approve the change effective Fall 2007.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Galloway and carried.

Course Changes:   (Oct. 27 memo)
Renumbering literature survey courses for English and SEEN majors
From:
ENGL 2810. British Literature I.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
For ENG and SEEN majors.  A survey of British authors from Old English through the eighteenth century.  Students will not receive credit toward a minor in English for both ENGL 2210 and 2810.
ENGL 2820. British Literature II.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
For ENG and SEEN majors.  A survey of British authors from the Romantics to the present.  Students will not receive credit toward a minor in English for both ENGL 2220 and ENGL 2820.
ENGL 2910. American Literature I.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
For ENG and SEEN majors.  A survey of American writers from the colonial period through the mid-nineteenth century.  Students will not receive credit toward a minor in English for both ENGL 2130 and 2910.
ENGL 2920. American Literature II.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
For ENG and SEEN majors.  A survey of American writers from the mid-nineteenth century through the present.  Students will not receive credit toward a minor in English for both ENGL 2130 and ENGL 2920.

To:
ENGL 3810. British Literature I.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
A survey of British writers from Old English through the eighteenth century.
ENGL 3820. British Literature II.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
A survey of British writers from the Romantics to the present.
ENGL 3910. American Literature I.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
A survey of American writers from the colonial period through the mid-nineteenth century.
ENGL 3920. American Literature II.  Lec. 3 Credit 3.
A survey of American writers from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.

Motion.  Dr. Eisen moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2007.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Peach and carried.

Course Addition:   (Jan. 9 memo)
ENGL 4995. Senior Colloquium.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites:  Senior standing as an English BA major; completion of all required ENGL 3000-level courses.  Intensive study of a theme or period selected by the instructor, with an emphasis on research, writing, discussion, and presentation.

Motion.  Dr. Eisen moved to approve the addition effective Fall 2007.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle and carried.

Curriculum Changes:     (Jan 16 memo)
English BA - Literature and Writing concentrations  

I. Addition

ENGL 4995 – Senior Colloquium (see separate proposal)

II.  Deletions

Elimination of upper-division directed elective requirements (6 hrs) in FREN, GERM,  SPAN, HIST, PHIL, PSY, SOC, SPCH or THEA

 Changes:

1.  Revised 4-year curriculum for Literature concentration:

Approved ENGL courses, one from each block:
1.    British I:  ENGL 4111, 4130, 4140,
2.    British II:  ENGL 4210, 4221, 4231, 4240, 4250
3.    American:  ENGL 4310, 43212, 4330, 4340, 4830
4.    Culture/Genre:  ENGL 4712, 4713, 4720, 4731, 4741, 4751, 4610, 4620, 4630, 4640
5.    Language:  ENGL 4511, 4521, 4531
6.    Writing:  ENGL 3400, 4430, 4440, 4411, 4421, 4551

World Literature option:
ENGL 4720 or 4751 (Culture block)         3
FL upper division                                       9
(one composition and two literature courses; excl. Country/People courses)

2. Revised 4-year curriculum for the Writing concentration:

Approved ENGL courses must include: 
Writing (any four):  ENGL 3400, 4430, 4440, 4411, 4421, 4551
One from each block:
1.    British:  ENGL 4111, 4130, 4140, 4210, 4221, 4231, 4240, 4250
2.    American:  ENGL 4310, 4321, 4330, 4340, 4830
3.    Culture:  ENGL 4712, 4713, 4720, 4731, 4741, 4751
4.    Genre:  ENGL 4610, 4720, 4630, 4640
5.    Language:  ENGL 4511, 4521, 4531

Creative Writing option: 
Coursework above must include:
ENGL 3400, 4430, 4440, 4450        12
ENGL 4511 or 4531                           3

Writing Studies option: 
Coursework above must include:
ENGL 3400, 4411, 4421, 4551

Motion.  Dr. Eisen moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2007.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Roberts and carried.

Approval of New Concentrations  from the Department of English

In a memorandum dated February 5, 2007, approval was requested for the following:

Institution:  Tennessee Technological University

Program Name:  BA in English; Dramatic Arts concentration

Date:  January 16, 2007

Accreditation

●            Institutional plans for program accreditation, if applicable, including accrediting agency and timeline.  If there are no plans to seek specialized accreditation, please provide reasons. 

No relevant accrediting agency

●          State whether this proposal has implications for SACS.  If so, explain what actions will be taken. 

None

Evaluation Plans

●          List the assessment standards that are most appropriate for measuring the effectiveness and success of the proposed program as related to the stated goals and objectives.

Same as for current English BA program (ETS major field test, exit interview; five-year departmental program review) with portfolio of theatrical work, including performance, design, and critical writing.  Students will also participate in college base exam for seniors and alumni survey.

●          Identify the institutional office responsible for conducting the evaluation and explain how evaluations will be conducted, i.e., alumni surveys, employer surveys, external review, pass rates on certification/licensure exams, etc.

The department will conduct the portfolio, exit interview, five-year program review, and ETS major fireld exam; Academic Affairs conducts the college base exam and alumni surveys.

Evidence of Demand and Need            (Refer to THEC Policy A1.0 and A1.1)

●            Educational Need

This concentration creates a more coherent program of study for English majors who wish to combine literary and theatrical study.  Currently no TTU major includes theatrical or dramatic study as a key element.  The performative dimension of theater adds a valuable element to the study of literature, especially dramatic literature.

●          Student Interest/Demand

English majors have kept theater active on campus despite the lack of a theater major.  Generally about 8-10 students majoring in English or related fields (Secondary English, Journalism, etc.) are the most active Tech Players members, and have long expressed interest in a major that would include a theatrical component.  The concentration is named “Dramatic Arts” to emphasize the close relationship between the literary study of drama and the art of theatrical production and performance.

●          Labor Market Evidence

Theater is an unusually practical art form that provides strong training in collaboration and problem solving, as well as in the performative areas of public expression and communication.  These experiences translate well in the marketplace.

●          Societal Need Evidence

This is not a primary motivation for this degree, but a thriving dramatic culture has long been a sign of a thriving society.   TTU theater has persisted despite the lack of a major because so many have found it a fulfilling and sustainable avocation, while others have pursued it as a career.  Community theater in Cookeville and many similar towns in Tennessee and the nation prove that theater remains an important source of community identity and lifelong personal growth.

●          Other Evidence of Need

TTU has generally scored low on indicators of student awareness of cultural activity.  A concentration featuring dramatic arts will mark a small but positive step toward integrating cultural understanding into the TTU curriculum.

●            Program Duplication:  Identify similar programs offered by other public or private institutions in the state.  Explain why the primary objective can not be met by existing programs.

Because this is not a theater degree as such, it will not duplicate other programs in the state.

Human Resource Needs

●          Faculty

●            Administrative

●          Clerical and Support Personnel

No additional personnel are needed.

Other Needs for Support

●          Library

●            Instructional Facilities

●            Instructional Equipment

●          Other Needs

Current resources are adequate for this transition.

Motion.  Dr. Eisen moved to approve the new concentration in Dramatic Arts, English BA. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mannle and carried.

New Concentration - Professional Communication, English BA

FORM  - PS          Program Structure

Professional Communication, English BA