Minutes for the November 11, 2009 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting 2:45 4:15 p.m. in Massman 249

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1 Minutes for the November 11, 2009 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting 2:45 4:15 p.m. in Massman 249 Members present: Ali, Calvert, Chapman, Davies (representing RCON), Discenza, Graham, Hathman, Madigan, Nicolai, Scott (Chair), Tansey, Thrower, Wagoner Absent: Andrews, Mahley, Drazinski 1 Approval of minutes from October 19, 2009 Postponed unto December 2, 2009 meeting 2 Reports: Registrar no Dean A&S AN4100 approved for GS; HS3120 approved for cultural elective of CA; OLS 3200 approved for WS Dean GPS no Dean HSOM- no Research College of Nursing no Graduate Curriculum no CIC BL 4200 approved for GPR and GS; Process approved for dealing with reactivated core courses: please see below: 3 Course, program & policy approvals & changes A&S Sociology Course Reactivations (with title and description changes): SO1000: Introduction Introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of sociology, with emphasis on using the sociological perspective to analyze and understand the relationship between ourselves and the world around us. Major areas of examination include: culture and socialization, social organization and institutions, conformity and deviance, race, class, and gender stratification, and social change. SO2000: Modern Social Problems Using sociological theoretical and conceptual frameworks to analyze contemporary social problems. Analysis focused on such major problems as poverty and inequality, violence and abuse, crime and criminal justice, environmental pollution, migration and immigration, and health pandemics. SO3540 Race and Ethnic Relations Sociological analysis of relations between groups that differ in race, culture, or both. Emphasis on critical examination of the nature, causes and consequences of race and ethnic inequalities and conflict, in global as well as domestic perspective. Key dynamics to be considered include: dominance and subordination, prejudice, and discrimination. SRII SO 3650 Medical Sociology Sociological analysis of health, health care, and the health professions, providing an examination of the social aspects of medicine and the processes of health and illness. SRII SO3670 Sociology of Death and Dying Sociological analysis of health, health care, and the health professions, providing an examination of the social aspects of medicine and the processes of health and illness. SRII SO3700 Social Inequality and Stratification Sociological analysis of the nature, causes, and consequences of social differentiation, inequality and stratification. Particular attention directed to the interactions between social class and racial, ethnic, and gender status. SRII All course reactivations, title changes and description changes approved

2 Chemistry course description changes: CH4430 Instrumental Analysis I The major types of electroanalytical methods and chromatography are emphasized. Lecture/laboratory format four hours per week. Lab fee. Prerequisites CH2730 and CH3450 CH4450 Instrumental Analysis II The principles and methods of spectrophotometry are emphasized. Lecture/laboratory format four hours per week. Lab fee. Prerequisites CH2730 and CH3450 Course description changes approved Physics Request to alter Physics major Requirements: Tabled to address questions/clarifications Catholic Studies Changes to Minor Program treat as FYI. History Changes Course Descriptions and Course Deletions HS1701 World Civilizations to the 17 th Century Description change This course will survey the growth and development of world civilizations and history from the earliest times until the emergence of new global European dominance in the seventeenth century. It was an exciting time that saw the initial development of systems such as politics, economy, religion, culture, and education that have played such an important role in shaping the world of today. These changes will be examined over the wide chronological and geographical scope of world civilizations. HSI HS1702 World Civilizations Since 1492 Description change This course examines the history and diverse cultures of the world since ca the era of the rise of European political, economic and cultural worldwide dominance until the present day. It is organized chronologically and thematically. Themes include the individual and society, autocracy and constitutionalism, the formation of new global economies and empires, racism, nationalism, colonialism, world wars, tensions between tradition and modernization, and internationalism. HSI HS3420 French Revolution and Napoleon Course Deletion HS3440 Modern France Description change A survey of French history since 1789, focusing on the course and effects of the French Revolution as well as post-revolutionary developments in French politics and government, society and the economy, thought and culture. Topics may include the causes, courses and consequences of the great French Revolution of 1789 and the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848; the careers and empires of Napoleon Bonaparte and Louis-Napoleon; the fortunes of the Third Republic; the experiences of World Wars I and II, and the state of France since HSII HS3480 Emergence of Modern Germany Course deletion HS3550 Modern Russia Course deletion HS3680 The American South - Course deletion HS3895 History of Latin America Course deletion HS3922 Nationalism in the Middle east Description change This course will examine the history and diverse development of nationalism(s) in the Middle East beginning in the second half of the nineteenth century and continuing to the present day. Nationalism in the Middle East is one of the most important issues in the contemporary world as evidenced by the controversies over Palestinian statehood and the attempts of expansionist nationalism by Iraq in the 1990 s. After considering various theories of nationalism and their applicability to the Middle East, the course will address nationalism as manifested in the

3 region with particular reference to case studies such as Arab, Turkish, Jewish, Palestinian, and Kurdish nationalism. HSII, GPR HS4100 History as Biography Description change This course examines the lives and historical impact of selected individuals who have significantly influenced the history of western and/or world civilization, or who have embodied much that is representative of the periods in which they lived. The course also discusses the value of biography as a literary genre and a contribution to historical scholarship. Students read a number of historical biographies and are introduced to varieties of historical interpretation. All course description changes and deletions approved Arts and Communications course changes: AR1110, AR1120 Introduction to Art History I, II Description Change These courses provide a survey of the role of art in the western tradition and of the changing meanings which art has had at different periods and for different cultures within this tradition. The courses concentrate on several periods which have been of pivotal importance in shaping this tradition and examine the relationship which art has to the cultures which produced it and to ourselves today. AR 1110 follows the course of art from prehistory through the High Medieval period; AR 1120 concentrates on the period from the Early Renaissance to the present. Each course has been designed as a complete unit and either or both courses may be taken in any order. (ARI) AR3205 Graphic Arts Addition of existing course to Art Minor electives (FYI) CT3300 Presentational Speaking and Listening title and description change; will count toward Core A performance based course in platform speaking and listening. Emphases will include 1) topics speech development such as audience analysis, appropriate and effective organizational designs, and content, 2) topics in speech delivery such as speaker credibility, forms of delivery, appropriate process analysis, and use of multimedia aids to assist the speaker, and 3) topics in listening to public speaking such as evaluating the speaker and the speech, and critical and ethical listening. The course includes preparation, presentation, and critiques of several speeches throughout the semester. Prerequisite: CT All course description changes approved Political Science Title and Course Description Change PS3190 Political Parties and Voter Behavior Tabled secondary to Core Implementation Committee procedures related to title change Program changes in Psychology: major requirements, new courses, course description changes, & prerequisite changes: Changes to Major Requirements: The psychology major requires a minimum of 24 hours of credit in upper-division (i.e., PY3xxx or PY4xxx) courses in psychology. At least 9 hours must be at the 4000 level. There are three foundational psychology courses required for the major: (1) PY1000 (or PY1100), (2) PY2100, and (3) PY3100 or PY3110. In addition, all majors must complete a history and systems in psychology course or a capstone course (PY4100 or PY4960: either of these courses is part of the 9 hours required at the 4000 level). The psychology major also requires a minimum of one unique course from each of the following four groups of courses: Applied Group A: PY3200, PY3250, PY3500, PY3550, PY3700, PY3810, PY4500; PY4570; Biological/Experimental Group B: PY3300, PY3350, PY3650, PY4200, PY4300, PY4350, PY4890; Cultural/Social Group C: PY3430, PY3600, PY3820, PY4400, PY4600, PY4610; and Developmental Group D: PYED3010, PYED3020, PY3400, PY3410, PY3430, PY3440, PY4320. If a course is listed in more than 1 grouping it can only fulfill the requirement for 1 grouping. A grade of C or better is required in all upper-division courses counted toward fulfillment of the major requirements. (A grade of C- will not satisfy the requirement.) Students are strongly encouraged to complete PY2100 and PY3100 (or PY3110) during the sophomore year. Other courses should be selected on the basis of interest and in consultation with a faculty advisor and the department. Minor Field of Concentration

4 The psychology minor can be fulfilled by completing the foundational psychology courses along with at least one course from 3 of the 4 groupings (thus requiring 12 upper division hours). A grade of C or better is required in all upper division courses counted toward fulfillment of the minor requirements. (A grade of C- will not satisfy the requirement.) Course Description Changes: PY3350: Perception description change The overarching question is how we (and other organisms) get information to our brain about the world in which we are embedded and about threats to our body. To address the question, this course examines the biological underpinnings of all ten sensory systems. Beginning with stimulating energy and the transduction mechanism, for each sensory system the primary pathway to the brain is traced and aspects of brain processing are described. Addressed concomitantly is how knowledge, motivation, belief, context and expectation all interact with the input system to achieve perception, that is, our interpretation, our understanding of the situation. Some in-class demonstrations and laboratory experiences illustrate perceptual phenomena. PY3440: Aging description change The developmental tasks of adulthood, including intimacy, identity, work and family, are considered in this course. The physical, social, cognitive and emotional aspects of the aging process are considered. Emphasis is placed on theory and research as sources of knowledge. A service-learning project is required. PY4300: Cognition description change This course investigates how ordinary minds acquire, store, retrieve, and use the information and knowledge that sustains mental life. Several memory systems, mental processes and mental phenomenon are explored, as is attention, perception, problem-solving, thinking, conceptual structure, creativity, and language. Demonstrative findings and methodologies from cognitive neuroscience inform how the brain enables mind and reveal how exploration of non-ordinary minds facilitates our primary investigation. Course Prerequisite Changes: PY3500: Personality prerequisite change: PY4500: Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy prerequisite changes: PY3100 or PY3110; PY3550 New Courses: PY3650: Evolutionary Psychology new course Evolutionary psychology seeks to understand evolved cognitive, emotional and behavioral adaptations in humans within the context of potential selection pressures present in our evolutionary history. A central tenet of evolutionary psychology is that the human brain is comprised of a large number of specialized mechanisms that have been shaped b y natural selection over vast periods of time to solve survival problems faced by our human ancestors. This courses reviews current thinking about hominid evolution and the basic tenets of modern evolutionary theory. In addition a variety of human adaptive problems will be discussed in the context of psychological mechanisms that may have been selected to solve these adaptive problems (e.g., basic survival, mating strategies, parenting, kinship and problems of group living) no prerequisites PY3820: Multicultural Psychology new course This course examines the understanding of cultural differences and their application to behavioral change. Emphasis is placed on the development of the ability to engage in perspective-taking as a function of culture. Diversity across race, gender, and class is explored. Issues related to prejudice, privilege, attitude structure and change, interpersonal communication, will be explored. The course will be conducted with a combination of lectures, class discussion, guest speakers, group activities, student presentations, videos, etc. prerequisites: PY1000 PY4570: Contemporary Personality Research new course This course examines contemporary theoretical models and research on the sources, correlates, and consequences of individual differences in personality. Topics may include genetic and biological influences on personality, development and expression of the self, personality and social behavior, and the relation of specific traits to behavioral outcomes. Exploration and application of research designs and methods used to study personality is a central focus of this course. prerequisite: PY3100 or PY3110 PY4610: African American Psychology new course This course examines the psychology of the African American experience. Topics include an overview of

5 Black/African American psychology as an evolving field of study and consider the Black/African American Psychology paradigm as one of the key conceptual frameworks for understanding the psychological experiences of African Americans. Other topics may include the psychological experiences of African Americans such as racism and discrimination, achievement and schooling, kinship and family, racial identity, religion and spirituality, and African American mental health. A focus of the course is the range of theoretical and methodological approaches that scholars have developed to conceptualize the thoughts, styles, and behaviors of African Americans. Discussions may address current topics, controversies, and recent advances in African American psychology. Throughout the course, a primary objective will be to consider how our knowledge of African American psychological experiences can be used to promote African American psychological health and wellness. prerequisite: PY1000 PY4890: Cognitive Neuroscience new course This course explores how the brain mediates specific cognitive processes, to include sensory and perceptual processes (mostly visual and auditory), attention, learning, language, memory, executive functions, emotion, and consciousness. Examined also are the methodologies that converge to support a claim of relationship between an area of brain tissue and a particular cognitive function. Methodologies explored include standard cognitive science and those of cognitive neuroscience (e.g., ERP, fmri, double dissociation). In short, the course examines how the brain enables mind. prerequisite: PY3100 or PY3110 or instructor approval Course description and prerequisite change: PY4960: Seminar A senior-level experience emphasizing independent research. Students may present research in a public format. Each seminar is centered on an organizing theme or topic selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: Senior standing, psychology major, PY3100 or PY3110 with a C or better and 3hrs at the 4000 level with a C or better All program and course changes approved HSOM Course description changes: EC4500 Applied Quantitative Methods This course introduces applied concepts in mathematical analysis, statistics, and spreadsheet application. The focus is on providing a background in the quantitative methodology used in areas such as economics, finance, operations management, marketing, and management. Major topics include linear and non-linear functions, linear programming and statistical concepts. Waived in lieu of six hours of undergraduate statistics and quantitative analysis. The course cannot be taken by BSBA majors to apply toward the BSBA degree requirements or by BA in Economics majors to apply toward the BA in Economics. Prerequisite: Junior standing or postbaccalaureate pre-mba student. EC4550 Principles of Economics This course examines major topics in economics including role of the price system, the factors which impact prices in resource and product markets, determinants of price level and national income, and the effects of governmental stabilization policies. Waived in lieu of six hours of macro and microeconomics. The course cannot be taken by BSBA majors to apply toward the BSBA degree requirements or by BA in Economics majors to apply toward the BA in Economics. Prerequisite: Junior standing or post-baccalaureate pre-mba student. GPS All course description changes approved Changes in Education Department: Request for co-listing of undergrad courses with graduate courses ED 4350 History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (3)

6 Rationale: A DESE state requirement for science certification in biology, chemistry, or physics. Course is in place at the grad level, so we want to make it available for u-grads here. Need approval for new course at undergrad level, with colisting. ED 4050 Middle School Methods of Teaching Reading, Writing Across the Discipline (3) Rationale: This course was approved last year at the undergraduate level; this is only to request co-listing with grad section ED 6050 ED 4500 Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment in Secondary Education (3) Rationale: DESE state requirement for certification in secondary education. Course is in place at the grad level, so we want to make it available for u-grads here. Need approval for new course at undergrad level, with co-listing. Co-listing of 3 courses approved Exercise and Sports Science New research courses (electives) EXS 4991 Research in Exercise Science I (1) EXS 4992 Research in Exercise Science II (2) Rationale: provide elective opportunity for students wishing to engage in research to do so; courses can be taken concurrently if a 3 credit hour experience is needed or consecutively if research is continued Courses approved 4 Good and Welfare - None 5 Adjournment 4:15 p.m. Next Meeting: Monday, December 2, 2:45 p.m., Massman 249 Minutes recorded by Paul Scott, Ph.D., and Suzanne Discenza, Ph.D.