TTU Curriculum Committee

Tennessee Technological University

The University Curriculum Committee met Wednesday, September 20, 2007  at 3:00 p.m. in the Deans Conference Room, Derryberry Hall.  

PROCEEDINGS

Approval of Agenda

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

Approval of minutes  

Motion.  Dr. Robinson moved to approve the April 19 minutes.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.

Approval of Course Additions from the Department of Mathematics  

Dr. Mills relinquished the chair to Dr. Roberts in order to present of Mathematics proposal.

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

Course Additions:  
MATH 4850 (5850).  Computational Algebraic Geometry I.   Lec. 3. Cr. 3.
Prerequisites:  MATH 4850/5850:  C or better in Math 2010, and C or better in Math 3400 or equivalent (or consent of instructor for MATH 5850).  Additional recommended prerequisite:  MATH 3510 or any other 4000/5000 level mathematics course in which proofs are required.  Affine varieties and polynomial ideals, Groebner bases, elimination theory, Hilbert's Nullstellensatz, Zariski closure, decomposition into irreducible varieties.

MATH 4860 (5860).  Computational Algebraic Geometry II.   Lec. 3, Cr. 3.
Prerequisite:  MATH 4860/5860:  C or better in MATH 4850/5850.  Polynomial and rational functions on a variety, projective varieties, the dimension of a variety, selected applications in robotics, automatic theorem proving, and invariant theory of finite groups.

Motion.  Dr. Mills moved to approve the additions effective Fall 2008.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Talbert and carried.

Dr. Roberts returned the chair to Dr. Mills.

Approval of Minor in Speech Communication and Course Change from the Department of English

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

Home:  Department of English and Communications, Division of Communications

Advisor:  Dr. Halina Ablamowicz, Henderson Hall 102 (hablamowicz@tntech.edu).

Curriculum:  A minor in Speech Communication will consist of SPCH 2410 or PC 2500 and at least 4 courses from the following:  SPCH 3620, SPCH 3630, SPCH 3120, SPCH 3130, SPCH 3610, SPCH 4410, SPCH  4630, SPCH 4430, and LING 4440.

Students who complete a minor in Speech Communication will receive a certificate from the Division of Communication, Department of English and Communications.

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

In a memorandum dated September 6, approval was requested for the following:

Course Change: 

From:
JOUR 2200. Introduction to Mass Communication.   Lec. 3. Credit 3.

To:
JOUR 2200. Mass Communication in a Changing Society.   Lec. 3. Credit 3.

Motion.  Dr. Kemp moved to approve the change of title only, effective Fall 2008.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Eisen and carried.

Approval of Course Addition and Deletion from the Department of History 

In a memorandum dated August 29, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:
HIST 4520 (5520).  Medieval Europe.   Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Evolution of medieval culture from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 13th century and its dissolution during the late medieval period.

Course Deletion:
HIST 3560.  Medieval World.   Lec. 3. Credit 3.

Motion.  Dr. Roberts moved to approve the deletion effectively immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Laurila and carried.

Course Change: 

From:
HIST 4990.  Senior Seminar.   Sem. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites:  HIST 2410 and junior or senior standing as a history major.  Intensive experience in research, writing and oral presentation of a selected historical topic.  May not be repeated except to remove an unsatisfactory grade.

To:
HIST 4990.  Senior Seminar.   Sem. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites:  HIST 2410 and junior or senior standing as a history major.  Intensive experience in research, writing and oral presentation of a selected historical topic.  May be taken twice as the topic changes every semester.

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

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

In a memorandum dated September 6, approval was requested for the following:

Course Deletions:  

A. SPAN 3210 Business Spanish II

Effective date: Immediately.

B.   GERM 4610-4680 (1 cr. hr. mini courses)

Effective date: Immediately.

C. FREN 4100 and GERM 4100 Advanced Listening

Effective date: Immediately.

Changes to Catalog Description:

A.   DELETE MUAR 2500 from the Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Category from all DFL curricula.

Effective date: Immediately.

B.   ADD: FREN 2510 and GERM 2510 to the Spanish curricula as options under the Humanities/Fine Arts General Education category.   GERM 2510, SPAN 2510, and SPAN 2550 to the French curricula as an options under the Humanities/Fine Arts General Education category.   Add FREN 2510, SPAN 2510, and SPAN 2550 to the German curricula as options under the Humanities/Fine Arts General Education category.

Effective date: Immediately.

D.   Spanish curricula:

REPLACE:

Junior Year:    SPAN 3200, 3210, 4030, 4810 or 4910

with

Any two courses from: SPAN 3200, 4030, 4810, 4910 or 4010, 4020, 4110, 4120 (if not already taken)

REPLACE:

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

with

Any course not already taken from the following: SPAN 3200, 4010, 4020, 4030, 4110, 4120, 4810, or 4910

Effective date: Immediately.

E. Non-substantive change: Clarification of the English literature requirement for the sophomore year for all French, German, and Spanish curricula.

REPLACE:

ENGL 2130, 2230, or 2330       6 hours

With

Any two from: ENGL 2130, 2230, or 2330      6 hours

Effective Date:    Immediately.

Motion.  Dr. Laurila moved to approve the deletions and changes effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.

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

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

Course Changes:

1. From:

HEC 2240. Food Preparation and Management. Lec. 2. Lab. 4. Credit 4.
Prerequisite: HEC 2010. Scientific principles of food preparation and management including standard techniques, nutrient retention, menu planning, food purchasing and meal service.

To:

HEC 2240. Food Preparation and Management. Lec. 2. Lab. 4. Credit 4.
Scientific principles of food preparation and management including standard techniques, nutrient retention, menu planning, food purchasing and meal service.

2. From:

HEC 4250 (5250). Field Experience in School Food Service.* Credit 4.
Prerequisites: HEC 3240, 4240. Work experience in school food service management. Supervision by instructor and Tennessee-certified School Food Service Supervisor.

To:

HEC 4250 (5250). Field Experience in School Food Service.* Credit 4.
Prerequisites: HEC 3240, 4242. Work experience in school food service management. Supervision by instructor and Tennessee-certified School Food Service Supervisor.

3. From:

HEC 4251. Field Experience – Health Care.* Credit 6-12.
Prerequisites: HEC 4240 and 4270, senior standing. Supervised work experience in a health care facility to develop medical nutrition therapy skills.

To:

HEC 4251. Field Experience – Health Care.* Credit 6-12.
Prerequisites: HEC 4242, senior standing. Supervised work experience in a health care facility to develop medical nutrition therapy skills.

4. From:

HEC 4252. Field Experience – Food Systems.* Credit 6-12.
Prerequisites: HEC 4240, senior standing. Supervised work experience in a food related organization for application of food service, inspection or quality control skills.

To:

HEC 4252. Field Experience – Food Systems.* Credit 6-12.
Prerequisites: HEC 4241 and 4242, senior standing. Supervised work experience in a food related organization for application of food service, inspection or quality control skills.

5. From:

HEC (CFS) 2200. Development of Young Children: Conception to Age 9. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Corequisite HEC (CFS) 2210. Basic principles and theories of early childhood development, with emphasis on factors influencing typical development, developmentally appropriate practices and being at-risk.

To:

HEC (CFS) 2200. Development of Young Children: Conception to Age 9. Lec. 3. Lab 1. Credit 3.
Basic principles and theories of early childhood development, with emphasis on factors influencing typical development, the importance of developmentally appropriate practices, identification of at-risk populations, and understanding basic special needs principles and laws. Candidates will complete approximately 8-10 hours of observation.

Deletion:

6. HEC (CFS) 2210. Field Experience: Observation of Young Children. Lab. 8. Credit 1.
Corequisite CFS 2200. Learn and practice observational techniques, approaches and instruments appropriate for young children in various settings.

Curriculum Changes:

CDFR

From:

Electives 2 credits

To:

Electives 3 credits

Information Item - Revision of General Education Course Approval Process

Dr. Eisen presented the following as an informational item:

At its meeting on September 11, the TTU General Education Committee (TTUGEC) approved the procedure (appended below) for proposals to add or change General Education Core courses.   These revised procedures will give the TTUGEC and its subcommittees adequate time to consider proposals before the early October deadline for submitting proposals to TBR, and to ensure that all General Education proposals have been approved by the TTUGEC before reaching the University Curriculum Committee.  

Proposing or modifying a course for the General Education Core

Routing

The proposal must first be approved by the department where the course is taught or will be taught.   For new courses, the department should indicate whether the proposal is contingent or not contingent on approval for General Education by the TTUGEC.   Any changes to courses already in the Core must be approved by the TTUGEC.

Timing

Proposals must reach the TTUGEC chair no later than two weeks before the next regularly scheduled meeting.   Because the TBR General Education Committee considers such proposals once annually in October, to allow time for potential revisions, clarifications, etc., proposals to be considered at the September TTUGEC meeting must be received before the end of the preceding academic year.

Format

Proposals will follow the standard format for curricular proposals at TTU (see http://www.tntech.edu/ucc/guidelines.htm). A proposal for a new course must also include a checked list of outcomes (see under "General Education Learning Outcomes" at http:www.tntech.edu/gened) to be met by the course, explaining how each required outcome would be met. A separate rationale for adding the course to the Core list, or for modifying an existing Core course, is also required.

Dr. Armistead requested the minutes reflect his approval as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in regard to TBR requirements.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Chemical Engineering  

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

Changes to Bio-Molecular Engineering Concentration: 
1.    Add ChE 1510 to the second semester, Freshman year
2.    Remove ChE 2510 from the curriculum
3.    Add in ChE 3021, remove ChE 3020
4.    Remove ChE 1010 from 128-hour curriculum

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

Approval of Catalog Correction from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 

In a memorandum dated September 4, approval was requested for the following:

Change:
From:
ECE 2010.  Electric Circuits I.   Lec. 3. Rec. 1. Credit 3.
Corequisites:  ECE 2000, MATH 2120.  Introduction to electric circuit quantities and components, systematic application of Ohm's and Kirchoff's laws, superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems, operational amplifiers, RL and RC transients, circuit simulation with SPICE.

To:
ECE 2010. Electric Circuits I.   Lec. 3. Rec. 1. Credit 3.
Prerequisites:  MATH 1920 and either departmental standing or consent of chairperson.
Corequisites:  ECE 2000, MATH 2120.  Introduction to electric circuit quantities and components, systematic application of Ohm's and Kirchoff's laws, superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems, operational amplifiers, RL and RC transients, circuit simulation with SPICE.

Motion,  Dr. Loutzenheiser moved to approve the change effective immediately.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Talbert and carried.

Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering 

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

Course Changes: 

FROM: ISE 3210. Engineering Statistics. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisites: MATH 1920, junior standing. Engineering applications of probability, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, simple and multiple regression. An abbreviated version of ISE 3200.

TO: ISE 3210. Engineering Statistics. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Prerequisites: MATH 1920, junior standing. Engineering applications of probability, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals. An abbreviated version of ISE 3200.

FROM: ISE 3400. Operations Research. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Corequisites: ISE 3100, MATH 2010. Methods for optimizing the design of industrial systems using operations research techniques such as linear programming, dynamic programming and nonlinear programming.

TO: ISE 3400. Operations Research. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Corequisites: ISE 3100, MATH 2010. Methods for optimizing the design of engineering systems using operations research techniques that include linear programming, integer programming, goal programming, and network theory.

From: ISE 3410. Simulation of Industrial Systems. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: ISE 3200, ISE 3400 and ISE 3800, or consent of instructor. Design and development of computer-based models of industrial systems.

To: ISE 3410. Simulation of Industrial Systems. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites:   ISE 3200, ISE 3400 and ISE3800.   Design and development of computer-based models of engineering systems using discrete event simulation.

From: ISE 3800. Information Systems for Industrial Engineering. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ENGR 2121. Design and development of information systems; utilization of information systems for design and analysis of complex industrial engineering systems.

To: ISE 3800. Information Systems for Industrial Engineering. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ENGR 2121 or programming experience in Fortran, C, C++ or Visual Basic. Design and development of information systems for analysis of complex engineering systems.

FROM: ISE 4230. Quality Control. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ISE 3200. Techniques of quality control and process improvement including control charts, acceptance sampling, design and analysis of experiments.

TO: ISE 4230. Quality Control. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ISE 3200. Techniques of quality control and process improvement including control charts, and acceptance sampling.

FROM: ISE 4600. Production Control. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: ISE 2000, ISE 3310, ISE 3400, Senior standing. Design and operation of production and inventory control systems in different types of manufacturing companies and service organizations.

To: ISE 4600. Production Control. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites:  ISE 3310, ISE 3400, and junior standing.  Design and operation of production and inventory control systems in different types of manufacturing companies and service organizations.

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

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

In a memorandum dated September 4, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:

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

TO: MIT 3401. Machine Elements for Technologists. Lec. 1.   Lab. 2.  Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MIT 3301, ME 3110, Physics 2010, or consent of instructor. Static and dynamic properties of materials. Principles of machine elements calculations, components selection, assembly and lubrication.

FROM:
MIT 4300. Advanced Cad Techniques. Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: MIT 3300. An in-depth course using Cad as a design tool that examines multiview drawings, layers, dimensioning, blocks and sectional views.

TO:
MIT 4300. Advanced Cad Techniques. Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: MIT 3301. An in-depth course using Cad as a design tool that examines multiview drawings, layers, dimensioning, blocks and sectional views.

FROM:
MIT 4400.  Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Lec. 2.  Lab. 2.  Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  ENGR 1110, MIT 3300 or consent of instructor.  This course will cover the geometric conformance and tolerancing theory and application pertaining to ANSI/ASME Y14.5M-1994 via computer graphics and other electronic data systems for design, manufacture, verification, and similar processes.

TO:
MIT 4400.  Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Lec. 2.  Lab. 2.  Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  ENGR 1110, MIT 3301 or consent of instructor.  This course will cover the geometric conformance and tolerancing theory and application pertaining to ANSI/ASME Y14.5M-1994 via computer graphics and other electronic data systems for design, manufacture, verification, and similar processes.

FROM:
MIT 4450. Rapid Prototyping. Lec.2. Lab 2. Credit 3. 
Prerequisite: MIT 3300 or consent of instructor. This course prepares students to create a rapid prototyping file from a computer aided design file, determine the prototype for the model or part, and create a production plan for the part.

TO:
MIT 4450. Rapid Prototyping. Lec.2. Lab 2. Credit 3. 
Prerequisite: MIT 3301 or consent of instructor. This course prepares students to create a rapid prototyping file from a computer aided design file, determine the prototype for the model or part, and create a production plan for the part.

FROM:
MIT 4500.  Tool Design. Lec. 2.  Lab. 2.  Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  MIT 2060, MIT 3300 or consent of instructor.  This course covers an integrated treatment of tool design, specification and application by the use of standard tooling data.

TO:
MIT 4500.  Tool Design. Lec. 2.  Lab. 2.  Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  MIT 2060, MIT 3301 or consent of instructor.  This course covers an integrated treatment of tool design, specification and application by the use of standard tooling data.

Motion.  Dr. Vondra moved to approve the changes effective Spring 2008.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Loutzenheiser and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Music and Art 

In a memorandum dated September 12, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Changes - Art: 
Deletions:

ARED 3800-3810. Field Experiences in Education. Credit 2.

2. EXPW 2430. First Aid, Safety and CPR. Lec. 1. Lab. 2. Credit 2.

Additions:

Two additional credits in Primary Emphasis (principal studio area) in the B.F.A. Art Education curriculum. Credit 2.

Note: This increase of Primary Emphasis credits to a total of 21 credits, was passed by the Curriculum Committee at the April 19, 2007, meeting.

Effective: Spring, 2008.

Changes in co- and pre-requisites:

1. From:

ART 2090. Special Problems in Photography. Studio 2. Credit 1.
Corequisite: ART 2050 Photography I. Required for BFA majors with Painting concentrations. Special studies in photography which emphasize skills and artistic development for the professional artist.

To:

ART 2090. Special Problems in Photography. Studio 2. Credit 1.
Corequisite: ART 2060 35mm Photography. Special studies in photography which emphasize skills and artistic development for the professional artist.

To the B.F.A. Art Education Concentration

2.From:

ARED 3210. Secondary Art Education. Lec. 1. Studio 1. Field Exp. 1. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ART 3200 or consent of instructor. Materials and methods of teaching art in Grades 7-12.

To:
ARED 3210. Secondary Art Education. Lec. 1. Studio 1. Field Exp. 1. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and ARED 2020 and ART 3200. Materials and methods of teaching art in Grades 7-12.

3. From:

ARED 3220. Teaching Art Appreciation in the Schools. Lab. 1. Field Exp. 1. Credit 2.
Prerequisites: ART 3200, ART 4140, ART 2110 and ART 2120. Methods of teaching art appreciation in the public schools, Grades K-12.

To:
ARED 3220. Teaching Art Appreciation in the Schools. Lab. 1. Field Exp. 1. Credit 2.
Prerequisites: ART 3200, ARED 2020, and ARED 3210. Methods of teaching art appreciation in the public schools, Grades K-12.

Motion.  Mr. LaBar moved to approve the changes effective Spring 2008.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Jordan and carried.

Curriculum Changes - B.M. in Music Education, Instrumental and Vocal Options 

In a memorandum dated September 12, approval was requested for the following:

Deletions:
EXPW 2430  First Aid, Safety and CPR   Lec. 1, Lab. 2, Cr. 2

Additions:
Electives   Cr. 2, Senior Year

Motion.  Mr. Labar moved to approve the changes effective Spring 2008.  The motion was seconded and carried.

Approval of Course Addition and Curriculum Changes from the School of Agriculture

In a memorandum dated September 12, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:
AGET 3560.  Turf Systems Irrigation Design.  Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
Irrigation system design for turf-based systems including residential lawns, commercial properties, athletic fields and golf courses.  Irrigation scheduling and water demand are presented to provide management capabilities.

Curriculum Changes: 
Changes made to allow students to use AGET 3560 as an elective.

From:

*No more than one course from any Agriculture discipline.
**Select two courses from the University approved Fine Arts list.
***Select course from any Agriculture discipline.

To:

*No more than one course from any Agriculture discipline.
**Select two courses from the University approved Fine Arts list.
***Select course from any Agriculture discipline.

 Motion.  Dr. Faw moved to approve the addition and changes effective Spring 2008.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Roberts and carried.

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

In a memorandum dated August 29, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Changes:
Anthropology
Delete the ANTH 3 hours from the requirements in the Junior year for the SOC majors (non-Social work and non-criminal justice students) and increase the electives in the junior year from 12 to 15.

SOC 1020
Require any transfer student or one who transfers into a SOC major (without UNIV 1020, UNIV 1030, HON 1010 or an equivalent) with less than 60 hours to take SOC 1020 at the first opportunity.

Course Change:
From:
SOC 1020.  An Orientation to Sociology.   Lec. 2. Credit 1.
A course required for all sociology majors, designed to assist the student in acquiring basic knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful sociology major.  Additional focus upon personal and academic adjustments to college in general.  May be taken at the same time as SOC 1010.  Must be taken at first opportunity after declaration of sociology as a major.

To:
SOC 1020.  An Orientation to Sociology.   Lec. 2. Credit 1.
A course designed to assist the student in acquiring basic knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful sociology major.  May be taken at the same time as SOC 1010.  Must be taken at first opportunity after declaration of sociology as a major by those who have less than 60 hours.  A special section, which will focus upon personal and academic adjustments to college in general, will be devoted to incoming freshmen.

Effective:  2008 catalog

Memorandum dated August 21, 2007
Course Addition:
POLS 4400.  Political Satire.   Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite:  POLS 1000 or consent of instructor.  Study of political satire from the ancients to postmodern influences with an evaluation of the contemporary study of popular culture.

Effective:  Spring 2008

Motion.  Dr. Raymondo moved to approve the addition and changes.  The motion was seconded by Dr. Talbert and carried.

Dr. Armistead alerted the chairs that they will soon be asked to look, along with their chief 
C&S staff, to determine the locations in their areas of sensitive information (social security numbers, etc.) and devise ways to protect this information.  There will eventually be an inventory request to identify areas in your office where social security numbers are located and any process that request people to list their social security number.   Dr. Armistead stated that a campus committee will be formed to establish formal  campus procedures.

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

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