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1 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS COMMITTEE NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the Programs Committee will be held on Thursday, in room 2.12, Business 1 Building (G01), Gold Coast Campus. Apologies can be recorded by telephoning Trish MacElroy on extension 57884, or ing [email protected]. 1.0 APOLOGIES 2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 3.0 CHAIRPERSON S REPORT CONTENTS SECTION I: MATTERS FOR DEBATE AND DECISION 4.0 THE ACADEMIC PLAN 5.0 MED BACHELOR OF MEDICINE/BACHELOR OF SURGERY (1272) NEW PROGRAM SUBMISSION 6.0 PBH MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDC) (5422); GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDC) (4134); AND THE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC HEALTH (CDC) (3159) NEW PROGRAM SUBMISSION 7.0 BBS BACHELOR OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (1032) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION SECTION II: MATTERS REQUIRING RATIFICATION OR EXECUTIVE ACTION 8.0 AES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES WITH HONOURS (2002) SUBMISSION FOR NEW ACADEMIC PLAN 9.0 CIT BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (1044) MAJOR CHANGE SUBMISSION 10.0 CALL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT (3009) WITHDRAWAL OF PROGRAM 11.0 ABF MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING ADVANCED (5412, NA & 5413, GC) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 12.0 LAW BACHELOR OF LAWS/BACHELOR OF ARTS LAW AND ASIAN STUDIES (1118) WITHDRAWAL OF PROGRAM 13.0 EVE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE (3036) WITHDRAWAL OF PROGRAM 14.0 INT MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (5184) WITHDRAWAL OF ACADEMIC PLAN 15.0 AES BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (1009) SUBMISSION FOR MAJOR CHANGE 16.0 CLS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3020), MASTER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (5114), MASTER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH HONOURS (5398) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION Page 1 of 20

2 17.0 ENG BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (1246, HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE) CHANGE SUBMISSION 18.0 HSC BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES (1095); BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES (1098); MASTER OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (5168); BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY/BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE (1174); MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAM (5320) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION SECTION III: MATTERS FOR NOTING AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, ACCEPTANCE OF RECOMMENDATIONS 19.0 CALL/CLS MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS (5115) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 20.0 CCJ BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONOURS IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (2022) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 21.0 GSM GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SINGAPORE) (3145), MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (SINGAPORE) (5360), AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SINGAPORE) (5399) WITHDRAWAL OF PROGRAMS 22.0 BBS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENETIC COUNSELLING (5080) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 23.0 MEE MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MEMS DESIGN (5367) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 24.0 OTHER BUSINESS 25.0 NEXT MEETING Committee QuickPlace Web Address Use the left navigation bar to select the Programs Committee site. (Username is your staff number and password is the same as your Novell login. Call the Secretary on for advice or if experiencing difficulties.) Page 2 of 20

3 DISTRIBUTION LIST Committee Members Name Appointment Type Term of Office Dr Joseph McDowall (Chair) Professor Kay Ferres Associate Professor Mary Barrett Professor Debra Creedy Dr Michael Crock Ms Margaret Buckridge Dr Patrick West Mr Dave Edwards Professor Nick Knight Dr Lyn Holman Mr William Barnes Vice Chairperson of the Academic Committee Dean, appointed by Pro-Vice Chancellor (Arts & Education) Dean, appointed by Pro-Vice Chancellor (Business & Law) Dean, appointed by Pro Vice Chancellor (Health & Science) Director, Flexible Learning and Access Services - ex officio Director, Griffith Institute for Higher Education (or nominee) ex officio Full-time academic staff member from each Group nominated by the relevant Pro-Vice Chancellor Full-time academic staff member from each Group nominated by the relevant Pro-Vice Chancellor Full-time academic staff member from each Group nominated by the relevant Pro-Vice Chancellor Academic Registrar ex officio One student of the University nominated jointly by the Griffith University Student Representative Council and the Gold Coast Student Guild Two years, up to but not including the ordinary meeting of the Academic Committee in Two years, up to but not including the ordinary meeting of the Academic Committee in 2005 Two years, up to but not including the ordinary meeting of the Academic Committee in 2005 Two years, up to but not including the ordinary meeting of the Academic Committee in 2005 Two years, up to but not including the ordinary meeting of the Academic Committee in 2005 Two years, up to but not including the ordinary meeting of the Academic Committee in 2005 Two years, up to but not including the ordinary meeting of the Academic Committee in 2005 One year, up to but not including the ordinary meeting of the Academic Committee in 2005 Information Copies (without attachments unless stated) Vice Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis Deputy Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) Professor Ian O Connor Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Kim Halford Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health and Science) - Professor Max Standage Pro-Vice Chancellor (Arts and Education) - Professor Marilyn McMeniman Pro-Vice Chancellor (Business and Law) - Professor John Dewar Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health Planning) - Professor Allan Cripps Dean, Graduate Studies (attachments) - Professor Mark Finnane Dean, Law - Professor Rosemary Hunter Assoc Director, Student Admin Ms. Kathy Grgic Student Systems Operations Manager - Ms Annette McCarthy Planning & Systems Officer - Mr John Fairbairn Admin Officer Publications Student Services, Nathan (with attachments) - Ms Vicki Tolstoff, Head, Secretariat (with attachments) - Ms Karen van Haeringen Secretary, Academic Committee (with attachments) - Ms Lea-Anne Stafford Program Information Officer (with attachments) - Ms Erika Rak Other Copies Corporate Archives & Record Management copy (attachments) Binding copy (attachments) Spare copy Page 3 of 20

4 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY Programs Committee The 1/2004 meeting of the Programs Committee will be held on Thursday at 9.30am in room 2.12, Business 1 Building (G01), Gold Coast Campus. Sharon Clifford Secretary AGENDA 1.0 APOLOGIES Apologies can be recorded by telephoning Trish MacElroy on extension or to [email protected]. 2.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES The minutes of the 6/2003 meeting have been circulated. To be taken as read and confirmed. 3.0 CHAIR S REPORT The Chair will report on items of importance to the Committee since its last meeting. ORDERING OF THE AGENDA At this point in the agenda, members may propose that any matter on the agenda, not included in Section I, be so included. 4.0 THE ACADEMIC PLAN SECTION I: MATTERS FOR DEBATE AND DECISION 4.1 The Griffith Project, approved by Council in 2002, commits the University to achieving top 10 status across all areas of its activities. The Academic Plan aims to translate the vision for teaching and learning in the Griffith Project into a clear framework for action. It provides a structure for reviewing and determining the future academic profile and recommends the embedding of the following five signature experiences in Griffith s programs, to maintain its distinctive approach to teaching and learning: Engaging students Engaging disciplines Engaging communities Engaging research Engaging staff. 4.2 The Academic Plan therefore responds to current issues and seeks to capitalise on existing and potential strengths. The Academic Plan calls for a major review of the program and course offerings in every area of the University and proposes criteria and targets to shape this review. Page 4 of 20

5 4.3 The Academic Plan is supported by a document The Future Direction of Teaching and Learning at Griffith University Towards an Academic Plan which summarises and presents the outcomes of the Griffith Project reviews in the teaching and learning area. 4.4 The Academic Plan documentation can be viewed and downloaded from the Academic Plan website at The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) seeks widespread consultation on the Academic Plan and is engaging with the University community through campus meetings, committee agendas and other processes, to promote discussion and elaboration of the Academic Plan and the signature experiences. The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) will attend this meeting of the Programs Committee for a discussion on the Academic Plan. 4.6 The Programs Committee is asked to offer comments on the proposals and targets set down in the Academic Plan, particularly as they relate to the functions of the Programs Committee. For discussion. 5.0 MED BACHELOR OF MEDICINE/BACHELOR OF SURGERY (1272) NEW PROGRAM SUBMISSION 5.1 The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Faculty of Health Sciences Board (1/2004), is asked to consider the attached submission (04/0013) proposing the introduction of a new program, Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery for establishment in Semester 1, The medical degree is a four-year graduate entry program, leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The MBBS will provide students with a broad range of classes, group learning activities, practical skill-development simulations and clinical medical placement aimed at developing the skills and knowledge necessary to enable them to graduate as doctors ready to commence internship and further postgraduate specialty training. 5.3 The MBBS, based upon the Flinders University curriculum, has been designed to provide a world-class education in the theory and introductory practice of medicine as a foundation for the subsequent internships and postgraduate study that are required for registration as a Medical Practitioner. The program focuses on three major themes: Doctor and Patient; Knowledge of Health and Illness and Doctor, Profession and Society. 5.4 The prescribed program structure ensures the sequential building of basic theoretical knowledge to advanced topics combined with experiential learning in the clinical setting. Generic skills such as communication and research will be developed in the context of medical training. In addition, a significant feature of the program is the use of Problem Based Learning (PBL) as a principal teaching method. Page 5 of 20

6 5.5 The Program structure is detailed below: SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 4 YEAR 3 YEAR 2 YEAR MED_Y1 Medicine 1 40CP 1001MED_Y2 Medicine 1 40CP Sub-topics: Human Homeostasis; Human Life Cycle; Identity, Microbes and Defence; Cardiovascular System; Respiratory System and Renal System 2001MED_Y1 Medicine 2 40CP 2001MED_Y2 Medicine 2 40CP Sub-topics: Gastrointestinal System; Endocrine, Reproductive Systems; Musculoskeletal System; Brain and Behaviour and Multisystem Unit 3001MED_Y1 Medicine 3 40CP 3001MED_Y2 Medicine 3 40CP Sub-topics: Medicine; Surgery; Women s and Children s Health, Psychiatry and General Practice 4001MED_Y1 Medicine 4 40CP 4001MED_Y2 Medicine 4 40CP Sub-topics: Clinical Performance and Clinical Electives 5.6 The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Faculty of Health Sciences Board (1/2004 meeting), is asked to recommend to Academic Committee that the new program Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (1272 MBBS) as described in submission 04/0013, be established from semester 1, For consideration 6.0 PBH MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDC) (5422); GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDC) (4134); AND THE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC HEALTH (CDC) (3159) NEW PROGRAM SUBMISSION 6.1 The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences (February 2004), is asked to consider the attached submission (04/0041) proposing the introduction of a new suite of off-shore programs, the Graduate Certificate in Public Health (CDC), the Graduate Diploma of Public Health (CDC) and the Master of Public Health (CDC) for establishment in semester 1, This Master of Public Health (CDC) Program has been designed specifically in response to a request from the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in China seeking the establishment of a partnership with Griffith to build a public health workforce to strategically address and managed current and emerging public health challenges in China. 6.3 The objectives of the MPH (CDC) program are to equip the CDC and Ministry of Health (MOH) staff in China with knowledge and skills that will help them continue to improve the health of the community, and to strengthen the capacity of the units in the CDC and MOH in meeting specific national, provincial and district needs. The content of the Masters of Public Health (CDC) program will provide public health practitioners and service managers with specialised knowledge, skills and competencies in environmental Page 6 of 20

7 health, community health, workplace health, maternal and child health, epidemiology and health promotion. 6.4 The MPH (CDC) program is modelled on the existing Griffith MPH program with minor modifications. It has the same degree program structure utilising established Griffith courses mostly from the School of Public Health, and some from the School of Nursing, and the School of Australian Environmental Studies. The program is expanded in content and offers more choices of courses due to the input of Chinese CDC. 6.5 The MPH (CDC) is a 120CP program taking 1.5 years full-time for completion. At this stage the program will be offered as a one-off trial program on a full time basis, although it is anticipated that this program will be ongoing. The Legal Agreement is for a period of 1 year from September All students are required to initially enrol in the Master of Public Health (CDC). Students wishing to exit with a Grad Cert or Grad Dip are required to have completed the courses detailed below: To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Public Health (CDC) (GCertPH), a student must acquire 40CP as prescribed below: gain 40CP for the core courses; To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Public Health (CDC) (GDipPH), a student must acquire 80CP as prescribed below: gain 40CP for the core courses; gain 10CP for major core courses; gain 30CP for major elective courses; a student shall gain no more than 10CP of the total 80CP in courses in which the grade of Pass Conceded (PC) has been attained. To be eligible for the award of Master of Public Health (CDC) (MPH), a student must acquire 120CP as prescribed below: gain 40CP for core courses; gain 40CP for major courses, comprising 20CP major core courses and 20CP masters core courses; gain 40CP for the dissertation courses; or gain 40CP for major elective courses a student shall gain no more than 10CP of the total 120CP in courses in which the grade of Pass Conceded (PC) has been attained. 6.7 The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences (February 2004), is asked to consider the attached submission (04/0041) proposing the introduction of a new suite of off-shore programs, the Graduate Certificate in Public Health (CDC) (3159 GCertPH), the Graduate Diploma of Public Health (CDC) (4134 GDipPH) and the Master of Public Health (CDC) (5422 MPH) for establishment in semester 1, For consideration 7.0 BBS BACHELOR OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (1032) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 7.1 The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Science (11/2/04), is asked to consider the attached submission (04/0066) proposing to establish, in partnership between the School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science and the Page 7 of 20

8 Academy of Science (Cavendish Road State High School) Holland Park, an accelerated entry program into the Bachelor of Biotechnology at Griffith University, from semester 1, The accelerated entry program will be offered to high achieving students only. Students will undertake the accelerated program over the final four (or three) semesters of high school. The Academy of Science will identify this cohort of students in year 10 with a view to preparing them for the accelerated program. 7.3 Students who meet an appropriate level of achievement in the two tertiary level courses (1101SCE Cell and Molecular Biology and 1002BBS Chemistry) will be guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Biotechnology and will be granted 20 credit points towards the degree. If students choose to do 1003BBS Topics in Biosciences as a GUEST they will also receive credit for this course towards the Bachelor of Biotechnology. Appropriate staff at the Academy of Science will be required to identify those students eligible for direct entry on the basis of appropriate grades in the two tertiary level courses, in consultation with the Griffith Program Convenor. 7.4 Students who have not completed the two required courses (1002BBS and 1101SCE) will not be guaranteed direct entry. Credit gained for the studies undertaken in the Academy of Science may allow completion of the Bachelor of Biotechnology program within five university semesters 7.5 The accelerated pathway will give students an early insight into University life, and will provide access to University resources, facilities and expertise. The partnership will provide the School of BBS and the Faculty with a stream of motivated, high achieving students for entry to its Biotechnology programs. Moreover, it provides the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science and the University with the opportunity to directly participate in the development of new secondary school curricula relevant to the modern molecular biosciences. 7.6 The program structure relevant to students undertaking the accelerated program is detailed in attached submission 04/ The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Science (11/2/04), is asked to consider the attached submission (04/0066) proposing to establish, in partnership between the School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science and the Academy of Science (Cavendish Road State High School) Holland Park, an accelerated entry program into the Bachelor of Biotechnology at Griffith University, from semester 1, For consideration SECTION II: MATTERS REQUIRING RATIFICATION OR EXECUTIVE ACTION 8.0 AES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES WITH HONOURS (2002) SUBMISSION FOR NEW ACADEMIC PLAN 8.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the introduction of the Environmental Technology major into the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Australian Environmental Studies (2002), on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences (December 2003), from semester 1, Page 8 of 20

9 8.2 This primary aim of the major is to provide in-depth knowledge and experience of advanced theory, monitoring techniques, and their applications in areas of relevance to environmental technology. It also aims to provide sound training and preparation for undertaking research, including postgraduate research at Griffith and other universities. It provides a link between formally organised undergraduate coursework and the independent, self-organised situation found in research and most working environments. 8.3 The Environmental Technology major comprises 40CP of coursework and a 40CP dissertation as follows: Each student must select 40CP from the following: Semester Cat Nbr Course CP EVE Wetland Systems in Environmental Management AES Pollution Modelling and Mgt EVE Site Remediation and Rehabilitation 10 1or AES Research Topics in Land and Water Processes EVE Industrial Air Pollution EVE Water and Wastewater Engineering AES Earth Surface Processes AES Air Quality Management EVE or Approved Topic* EVE *Students may undertake one Approved Topic upon approval from the program convenor. For the Environmental Technology Major each student must undertake the following 40CP Dissertation courses: 1or EVE_P1 Honours Dissertation EVE_P2 Honours Dissertation EVE_P3 Honours Dissertation EVE_P4 Honours Dissertation The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the introduction of the Environmental Technology major into the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Australian Environmental Studies (2002), on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences (December 2003), from semester 1, For ratification of executive action. 9.0 CIT BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (1044) MAJOR CHANGE SUBMISSION 9.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the major changes to the Bachelor Engineering in Software Engineering (1044) as described in submission document 03/0715 and recommended by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Board (5/2003 meeting), for introduction in Semester 1, The proposed changes are as follows: In the Honours stream in fourth year, to increase the thesis component from 30CP to 40CP, and to remove the 10CP elective course. This proposed change reflects the amount of work students are required to undertake for the thesis. Page 9 of 20

10 9.2.2 An elective course, 2170CIT Systems Analysis and Design, currently offered in both the pass and honours streams of year 2, semester 1, has been identified as essential to the program and is therefore proposed to be offered as a core course in year 2, semester The School of Computing and Information Technology has also made several changes to course offerings in this program as a result of a review of its courses in the Bachelor of Information Technology, which are detailed in the submission These changes will result in all students undertaking 50CP in year 2, semester 1. Students undertaking the pass stream will be required to complete 30CP in year 4, semester 2, with a total of 320CP for the award. Students undertaking the honours stream will be required to complete 40CP in year 4, semester 2, with a total of 330CP to complete the award. 9.3 These changes still meet the requirements of accreditation with the Institute of Engineers Australia. 9.4 Members are asked to note that the Faculty Board expressed concern about the overload for students in year 2, semester 1, however the Program Convenor Professor Geoff Dromey advised the Board that students in the program have indicated they require the content of 2170CIT in order to undertake later year courses. It is on academic grounds that is necessary to make these changes and enable students to meet prerequisite requirements for later year courses. 9.5 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the major changes to the Bachelor Engineering in Software Engineering (1044) as described in submission document 03/0715 and recommended by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Board (5/2003 meeting), for introduction in Semester 1, For ratification of executive action CALL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT (3009) WITHDRAWAL OF PROGRAM 10.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the withdrawal of the Graduate Certificate in Language Assessment, on the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts Board (7/2003 meeting) and Acting Dean, Education (12/1/04), as described in document 03/0728, from semester 3, The rationale for withdrawing the program is its consistent low enrolments. Since its commencement, it has only produced 2 graduates. A minimum of 4 students in each course is required for the program to be offered viably This program has at times been accessed by students of the MA in Applied Linguistics (Mt Gravatt). This School has been notified and arrangements are in place for one or two courses from the program to be delivered as electives from semester 1, The remaining student completed requirements for the program in semester 2, The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the withdrawal of the Graduate Certificate in Language Assessment (3009 GCertLangAssessment), on the recommendation of Page 10 of 20

11 the Faculty of Arts Board (7/2003 meeting) and Acting Dean, Education (12/1/04), as described in document 03/0728, from semester 3, For ratification of executive approval 11.0 ABF MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING ADVANCED (5412, NA & 5413, GC) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 11.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee an amendment to the entry requirements to the Master of Professional Accounting Advanced (5412, Na and 5413, GC) as described in document 03/0642, recommended by the Faculty of Commerce and Management Board (9/2003 meeting), for introduction in semester 1, The proposal will enable international students with a major in accounting to achieve recognition of their qualifications with the professional accounting bodies. The amended admission requirements will read as follows: Applicants must hold a bachelors degree from a recognised higher education institution. Overseas graduates with a major in accounting or equivalent must have their qualifications assessed by CPA Australia before applying for entry to the Master of Professional Accounting Advanced. Assessment of applicants will include the evaluation of results from previous tertiary studies, work experience (where relevant), and comments provided by referees The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee an amendment to the entry requirements to the Master of Professional Accounting Advanced (5412, Na and 5413, GC) as described in document 03/0642, as recommended by the Faculty of Commerce and Management Board (9/2003 meeting), for introduction in semester 1, For ratification of executive approval 12.0 LAW BACHELOR OF LAWS/BACHELOR OF ARTS LAW AND ASIAN STUDIES (1118) WITHDRAWAL OF PROGRAM 12.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the withdrawal of the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts Law and Asian Studies (1118) from semester 1, 2005, as described in attached submission 03/0542 and recommended by the Faculty of Law Board (3/2003 meeting) The program was one of four original integrated programs, formerly known as the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor Arts Law and Japanese program, introduced in This program was innovative as it enabled students to enrol in an internship program in Japan each year, giving students an opportunity to combine both legal and cultural knowledge. Over time, it was recognised that the focus of this program was too narrow and that a number of changes would need to be introduced to ensure the program remained attractive, including a change in degree title to Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts Law and Asian Studies. In 1996 a range of additional language and cultural and political majors were added to expand student choice and the attractiveness of the program. The internship program was also extended to include an opportunity in China. Page 11 of 20

12 12.3 The data provided as part of the annual program monitoring process indicated a decline in student demand and OP for this program over time. The Dean s Report on Annual Program Monitoring (presented to TLEC) highlighted the downturn in popularity and completion rates of students enrolled in the program and recognised the need for action. After consultation with the School of International Business and Asian Studies (IBAS), it was acknowledged that demand has been dropping for such programs gradually over the last five years and it was agreed that this program would be withdrawn from offer from The School of IBAS and LAW have agreed to withdraw this program and replace it with a new program (from within existing load and teaching resources) in the area of law and international relations. This program will be the subject of a separate new concept proposal and new program proposal to follow The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the withdrawal of the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts Law and Asian Studies (1118) from semester 1, 2005, as described in attached submission 03/0542 and recommended by the Faculty of Law Board (3/2003 meeting). For ratification of executive approval EVE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE (3036) WITHDRAWAL OF PROGRAM 13.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the withdrawal of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (3036) from semester 1, 2004, as described in attached submission (03/0599) and recommended by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences Board (4/2003 meeting) The School of Environmental Engineering has advised there have been no student enrolment in this program for the past 5 years. Further, due to recent changes in the semester of offer of core courses, the program may only be offered on a part-time basis, and will therefore not be available to overseas students The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the withdrawal of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (3036) from semester 1, 2004, as described in attached submission (03/0599) and recommended by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences Board (4/2003 meeting). For ratification of executive approval INT MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (5184) WITHDRAWAL OF ACADEMIC PLAN 14.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the withdrawal of the Research Stream within in the Master of Information Technology (5184), effective from semester 1, 2004 as described in submission (03/0599) and as recommended by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Board (5/2003 meeting). Page 12 of 20

13 14.2 The School of Information Technology has proposed the withdrawal of this Research Stream as a result of the introduction of the new program, Master of Information Technology Advanced which was approved at the last Programs Committee meeting The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the withdrawal of the Research Stream within in the Master of Information Technology (5184), effective from semester 1, 2004 as described in submission (03/0599) and as recommended by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Board (5/2003 meeting). For ratification of executive approval AES BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (1009) SUBMISSION FOR MAJOR CHANGE 15.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee, major changes to the Bachelor of Environmental Management (1009) for introduction in semester 1, 2004, as described in document 03/0715 and recommended by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences Board (4/2003 meeting) The Australian School of Environmental Studies has reviewed the appropriateness of the structure of this program and is proposing to reduce the number of Masters level courses offered in fourth year, for implementation in semester 1, These program changes are interim for 2004, as the School is continuing to review this program with a view to making more permanent changes for 2005 in order to reduce further the number of masters level courses in the program. The School is making these changes in order to differentiate between the Bachelor of Environmental Management and the Master of Environmental Management The Program structure is amended as follows: 4 I 7195EVE Waste Management in Modern Societies 10 4 I 7055EVE Risk Management 10 4 I Elective 10 4 I Elective 10 4 I Elective 10 4 II 4471AES Environmental Project Management 10 4 II 7125EVE Environmental Management Systems 10 4 II Elective 10 4 II Elective 10 4 II Elective 10 PASS STREAM Select five courses from the following list: Select two from List A as follows: List A Sem Catalog Nbr Course CP I 7431AES Natural Resources Management and Cultural Context 10 I 7441AES Community Environmental Education: Principles and Practice 10 I 7461AES Environment & Development: International Perspectives 10 II 7451AES Management of Biological Resources 10 II 7481AES Indigenous People and Land Use 10 II 7025EVE Waste Minimisation and Cleaner Production 10 Page 13 of 20

14 II 7085EVE Corporate Environmental Management 10 Select Three From List B as follows; List B II 4047EVP Public Involvement and Community Development 10 II 4037EVP Transport Planning 10 I 4077EVP* ADV Environmental & Planning Law 10 I 4127EVP Planning with Native Title 10 I 6061AES Society, the environment and transition strategies 10 I 6071AES Research Methods in the Social Sciences# 10 * 4077EVP may only be taken by students who undertook a planning major #6071AES may only be taken by students who undertook Environment and Policy Major HONOURS STREAM Select one of the above Pass Stream courses PLUS a 40CP Thesis (Project*): Select one course from either List A or B in the Pass stream option plus a 40CP Thesis (Project*) 15.4 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee, major changes to the Bachelor of Environmental Management (1009) for introduction in semester 1, 2004, as described in document 03/0715 and recommended by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences Board (4/2003 meeting). For ratification of executive approval CLS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3020), MASTER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (5114), MASTER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH HONOURS (5398) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 16.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee, changes to the Graduate Certificate/Master of Special Education degree rules (3020, 5114, 5398), for introduction in Semester 1, 2004, as described in document (03/0713) and recommended by the Faculty of Education Board (9/2003 meeting) The existing structure of the GradCertSpecEd/MSpecEd currently offers seven specialist strands (autistic spectrum disorder, hearing impairment, intellectual impairment, gifted and talented education, physical impairment, learning difficulties, and visual impairment). Exiting the Master of Special Education program requires completion of all courses in a specialised strand, and then additional courses selected from either a set of non-core courses in the general area of special education, from other strand-specific courses, or from both This proposal is concerned with changing the degree rules to allow students to complete the Master of Special Education by completing 80CP from across the schedule of courses currently offered and exit with a Master of Special Education with non specialisation- a general strand. These individuals will exit with an academic record that shows the suite of completed courses only, without specifying a strand specialisation. Page 14 of 20

15 16.4 The proposed changes are as follows: Revised Degree Rules: To be eligible for the award of Master of Special Education (MSpEd), candidates must acquire 80CP as prescribed below: Option A: successfully complete the core courses in a Strand plus additional courses (in consultation with and approved by the relevant Strand Co-ordinator) for a total of 80CP. (NOTE: Refer to non-core Special Education courses and strand-specific/strand-core Special Education courses when making selections. Approval by the Strand Co-ordinator is required before undertaking non-core courses.) OR Option B: successfully complete 80CP of courses selected from across the schedule of courses offered within the Master of Special Education (NOTE: Course selection is contingent upon the satisfaction of any prerequisite conditions for particular courses) To be eligible for the award of Master of Special Education with Honours (MSpEd), candidates must acquire 120CP as prescribed below: complete the requirements of the Master of Special Education with a grade point average (GPA) of 'Credit' or better; successfully complete 7245CLS (Research Methods for Special Education); complete 20,000 word Thesis. To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Special Education (GCertSpEd), candidates must acquire 40CP as prescribed below: gain 40CP for courses that have been approved by the Program Convenor The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee, changes to the Graduate Certificate/Master of Special Education degree rules (3020, 5114, 5398), for introduction in Semester 1, 2004, as described in document (03/0674) and recommended by the Faculty of Education Board (9/2003 meeting). For ratification of executive approval ENG BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (1246, HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE) CHANGE SUBMISSION 17.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee changes to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology offered in Singapore and Hong Kong (1246), to take effect from semester 1, 2004, as described in document 03/0630 and recommended by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Board (5/2003 meeting) When the original proposal to offer the BEngTech in Hong Kong was put forward in July 2001, Chisholm Institute, Victoria proposed to offer an Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil) in Hong Kong. Entry to this program was based on completion of that program. It is now proposed to modify the Hong Kong entry requirements to accept graduates from higher diplomas in civil engineering from Hong Kong institutes of vocational education. These higher diplomas are accepted (NOOSR) as equivalent to Australian Advanced Diplomas (the basis of advanced standing entry to the on-shore program on which the off-shore program is based). Page 15 of 20

16 17.3 In addition some minor changes to course sequencing are proposed to facilitate program implementation. The proposed changes also permit students to commence the program in Semester 1 as well as Semester 2. Other editorial changes have been made to program catalogue entry to reflect current data The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee changes to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology offered in Singapore and Hong Kong (1246), to take effect from semester 1, 2004, as described in document 03/0630 and recommended by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Board (5/2003 meeting). For ratification of executive approval HSC BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES (1095); BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES (1098); MASTER OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (5168); BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY/BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE (1174); MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAM (5320) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 18.1 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the addition of courses to be designated for the purposes of exclusion which are to be listed in the relevant Program Catalogue entries, effective from semester 1, 2004, as described in document 04/0040 and recommended by the Faculty of Health Sciences Board (6/2003) The Faculty of Health Sciences conducted a review of the Policy on Academic Standing, Progress and Exclusion during 2003 in response to the increasing number of students in practicum based courses demonstrating unprofessional conduct and/or unsafe practice As a consequence of these discussions, the Health Sciences Faculty Board has identified the following courses to be designated for the purposes of exclusion and inclusion in the relevant program entry in the Program Catalogue: SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICES Bachelor of Human Services Child and Family Studies (1095) 3014HSV Practicum CFS Bachelor of Human Services (1098) 3015HSV Practicum Rehabilitation 3016HSV Practicum Disability 3017HSV Practicum Aged 3018HSV Practicum Welfare SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (5168) 7011HSC Professional Practice 7007HSC Clinical Dietetics 7008HSC - Nutrition Education and Counselling Page 16 of 20

17 SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND EXERCISE SCIENCE Bachelor of Physiotherapy/Bachelor of Exercise Science (1174) 3021PES - Practice of Physiotherapy I 4002PES - Practice of Physiotherapy II 4004PES - Practice of Physiotherapy III 5002PES - Practice of Physiotherapy IV 5003PES - Practice of Physiotherapy V 5004PES - Practice of Physiotherapy VI 5001PES - Physiotherapy in the Community Master of Physiotherapy Program (5320) 7013PES - Practice of Physiotherapy I 7017PES - Practice of Physiotherapy II 7020PES - Practice of Physiotherapy III 7021PES - Practice of Physiotherapy IV 7023PES - Practice of Physiotherapy V 7027PES - Practice of Physiotherapy VI 7022PES - Physiotherapy in the Community 18.4 The Programs Committee is asked to ratify the Chair s executive action in recommending to the Academic Committee the addition of the above courses as designated for the purposes of exclusion which are to be listed in the relevant Program Catalogue entries, effective from Semester 1, 2004, as described in document 04/0040 and recommended by the Faculty of Health Sciences Board (6/2003). For ratification of executive approval. SECTION III: MATTERS FOR NOTING AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, ACCEPTANCE OF RECOMMENDATIONS 19.0 ABF MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS (5115) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 19.1 The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Faculty of Education Board (1/2004 meeting), is asked to note the attached submission (04/0044) proposing to amend the degree requirements of the Master of Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (5115), to take effect from semester 1, At its 6/03 meeting, the Faculty of Education Board approved a submission from CALL and the School of Cognition, Language and Special Education to award students completing CALL s Graduate Certificate in Second Language Teaching with 40CP in specified credit towards the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, in lieu of the core component of the Masters program In view of the approved credit arrangement, it is proposed to revise the degree rules of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics to indicate that the Graduate Certificate in Second Language Teaching now articulates into the Masters. Page 17 of 20

18 19.4 Changes to the degree requirements are detailed below: For noting. To be eligible for the award of Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (MA), students must acquire 80CP as prescribed below: gain 40CP for the compulsory core courses; or and complete the 40CP requirements of one of the relevant Graduate Certificates*; and gain 40CP for elective courses. To be eligible for the award of Master of Arts with Honours in Applied Linguistics (MA), students must acquire 120CP as prescribed below: gain 40CP for the compulsory core courses; or and complete the 40CP requirements of one of the relevant Graduate Certificates*; and gain 40CP for elective courses; and gain 40CP for the dissertation. *Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics or Graduate Certificate in Second Language Teaching 20.0 CCJ BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONOURS IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (2022) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 20.1 The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Arts (6/2/04), is asked to note the attached submission (04/0046) proposing to specify the following entry requirements to the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Criminology and Criminal Justice), for introduction in semester 1, Applicants are required to have achieved an overall GPA of 5.0 (Credit) across their best 12 courses (120 credit points) at second and third year level in their bachelors degree. Applicants also must have completed courses in statistics (2009CCJ Statistics for Social Research) and research methods (3012CCJ Social Science Research Methods) and attained at least a grade of Credit in both of these courses (or their equivalents) This change to admission requirements is proposed to include the requirement that applicants applying to undertake the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Criminology and Criminal Justice have completed undergraduate second and third year level courses in social science statistics and research methods (or their equivalents). The current structure of the Honours program in Criminology and Criminal Justice includes the research subject 6006CCJ Quantitative Social Research. Undergraduate social statistics and research courses provide foundation knowledge for articulation into this honours research course. A change to the program catalogue is needed to indicate that a grade of credit or better in undergraduate statistics and research methods is required for admission into the Honours program in CCJ For noting. Page 18 of 20

19 21.0 GSM GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SINGAPORE) (3145), MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (SINGAPORE) (5360), AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SINGAPORE) (5399) WITHDRAWAL OF PROGRAMS 21.1 The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Griffith Business School Board (1/2004 meeting), is asked to note the attached submission (04/0035) proposing to withdraw the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Singapore) (3145), Master of Technology Management (Singapore) (5360), and Master of Business Administration (Singapore) (5399), from semester 1, These programs are recommended for withdrawal on the basis of findings from an MBA review conducted during The current model of the MBA and MTechMgt Singapore is a high cost structure with low revenue. An examination of the financial statements has revealed no strategic advantage for the GSM to continue this partnership arrangement. Both administrative and academic salaries have been costly. Singapore did not offer complementary systems and new systems were consequently established to align with those of Griffith. The partner experienced high staff turnovers, which contributed to high costs and created quality problems. The Review Panel explored ways to reduce costs in Singapore, but resolved to recommend withdrawal of the programs in Singapore as expeditiously as GSM students and the partner will permit The partner has been given notice of termination of the contract which will conclude in April The partner has agreed that no further students will be admitted; therefore the programs are only available to continuing students. The GSM is advising each current student separately of the requirements to complete their program and assisting them to make alternative arrangements where necessary. Dr Ashley Lye from the GSM also visited Singapore to discuss with the students recommended pathways to complete their degrees. For noting BBS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENETIC COUNSELLING (5080) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 22.1 The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Science (27/1/04), is asked to note the attached submission (04/0047) proposing changes to the Master of Science in Genetic Counselling (5080), to take effect from semester 1, In summary, the changes comprise the replacement of a core course, 7002HSV Applied Counselling, which is no longer offered on campus, with a BBS course, 7083BBS Biomolecular and Biomedical Science. The School has argued that an externally offered course is not appropriate for Genetic Counselling students. For noting MEE MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MEMS DESIGN (5367) SPECIAL PURPOSE SUBMISSION 23.1 The Programs Committee, on the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (13/2/04), is asked to note the attached submission (04/0060) proposing changes to the overview and admission requirements of the Master of Engineering in MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) Design (5367), as indicated within the extract from the Program Catalogue below. These changes are to take effect from semester 1, Page 19 of 20

20 PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS About this Program Microengineering and its application to the design and fabrication of Microsystems is one of the most rapidly developing new industrial technologies. Microsystem technology is multidisciplinary and requires expertise that includes elements of physics, chemistry, biology, electrical engineering, materials engineering and design. The Masters program (and the Graduate Certificate exit point) will cover those aspects necessary to understand the principles of microengineering, the tools and fabrication processes used, the design, computer-based modelling and simulation of the systems, and the advantages and limitations of the current technology. The design and simulation of MEMS-related drive and interface circuits are also covered. An additional module in Project Management Innovation provides an introduction to the business aspects associated with product development and production. The research project brings together these skills in MEMS design and fabrication. The originality and novelty of design ideas will be judged in an informal competition/expedition. Admission Requirements In order to qualify for admission, applicants should hold an approved Bachelors degree or equivalent with a major in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or Science. Knowledge of digital and /or analog circuit design is a distinct advantage As the program is closely aligned with the VLSI masters program, the Program Convenor has found that students with no background knowledge in analog or digital circuit design have significant difficulties in coping with the content of this program and wishes to indicate the they may not be admitted into the program. For noting OTHER BUSINESS 25.0 NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Programs Committee will be held on 1 April 2004 at 9.30am in Room 3.21, Education Building (M06), Mt Gravatt Campus. Page 20 of 20