UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE FORMS Academic Program Approval This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs. Proposing department should complete this form. A checklist is available to assist in the preparation of a proposal. For more information, call the Faculty Senate Office at 831-2921. Submitted by: Don Lehman phone number x8432 Department: Medical Laboratory Sciences email address dlehman@udel.edu : October 11, 2013 Action: Add Forensic Science minor (Example: add major/minor/concentration, delete major/minor/concentration, revise major/minor/concentration, academic unit name change, request for permanent status, policy change, etc.) Effective term 2014 fall (use format 04F, 05W) Current degree NA (Example: BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.) Proposed change leads to the degree of: Forensic Science minor (Example: BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.) Proposed name: Forensic Science minor Proposed new name for revised or new major / minor / concentration / academic unit (if applicable) Revising or Deleting: Undergraduate major / Concentration: (Example: Applied Music Instrumental degree BMAS) Undergraduate minor: (Example: African Studies, Business Administration, English, Leadership, etc.) Graduate Program Policy statement change: (Must attach your Graduate Program Policy Statement) Graduate Program of Study: (Example: Animal Science: MS Animal Science: PHD Economics: MA Economics: PHD) Graduate minor / concentration: Note: all graduate studies proposals must include an electronic copy of the Graduate Program Policy Document, highlighting the changes made to the original policy document.
List new courses required for the new or revised curriculum. How do they support the overall program objectives of the major/minor/concentrations)? (Be aware that approval of the curriculum is dependent upon these courses successfully passing through the Course Challenge list. If there are no new courses enter None ) MEDT 240 Crime Scene Investigation, provides students the opportunity to learn about processing physical evidence at crime scenes MEDT 455 Forensic Science Practicum, provides students with real world hands-on experience Supply support letter from the Library, Dean, and/or Department Chair if needed (all new majors/minors will need a support letter from the appropriate administrator.) Support letter from department chair is provided. Supply a resolution for all new majors/programs; name changes of colleges, departments, degrees; transfer of departments from one college to another; creation of new departments; requests for permanent status. See example of resolutions. FORENSIC SCIENCE MINOR RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences has been successfully offering an introductory forensic science course, and WHEREAS, an increasing number of students have an interest in forensic science, and WHEREAS, there is a need for individuals prepared for entry level positions in the field of forensic science; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate recommends the approval of the establishment of a new forensic science minor Explain, when appropriate, how this new/revised curriculum supports the 10 goals of undergraduate education: http://www.ugs.udel.edu/gened/ This minor will meet Goal 2, Learn to think critically to solve problems. In several of the courses students will be presented with case studies and real life scenarios to develop solutions. Goal 3, Be able to work and learn both independently and collaboratively, will also be met by working independently and on group projects. Goal 6 will be met by challenging the students to learn the content material and search for answers outside the textbook and hopefully encouraging them to continue the search for knowledge. This minor will provide practical and applied knowledge for those interested in forensic science, thus meeting Goal 7. Identify other units affected by the proposed changes: (Attach permission from the affected units. If no other unit is affected, enter None ) Courses in the departments of Anthropology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Criminal Justice, and Kinesiology and Applied Physiology are part of the curriculum. Letters of support are included.
Describe the rationale for the proposed program change(s): (Explain your reasons for creating, revising, or deleting the curriculum or program.) The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences has been successfully offering an introductory forensic science course, and an increasing number of students have an interest in forensic science. Currently, there is a need for individuals prepared for entry level positions in the field of forensic science. This minor will offer the opportunity to students to obtain an entry level position in forensic science and provide students with an overview of this field of study. Program Requirements: (Show the new or revised curriculum as it should appear in the Course Catalog. If this is a revision, be sure to indicate the changes being made to the current curriculum and include a side-by-side comparison of the credit distribution before and after the proposed change.) See example of side by side.
Degree: Forensic Science Minor The interdisciplinary forensic science minor is designed to prepare students earning a Bachelor of Science degree in a life science or basic science for an entry level position in the field of forensic science. In addition, this minor will appeal to students wanting a fundamental knowledge of forensic science who do not want a position as a forensic scientist. The minor provides students with an understanding of the judicial system, procedures for proper collection, and preservation of physical evidence, laboratory skills, and knowledge about the methods of analysis of physical evidence. Required Courses CRJU 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice... 3 MEDT 220 Forensic Science... 3 MEDT 230 Forensic Pathology... 3 Total credits... 9 Electives Additional courses must be taken from the list below to have a minimum of 18 credits for the minor. ANTH 404 Human Osteology... 4 CHEM 214/216 Elementary Biochemistry 1... 4 CRJU 457 Criminal Evidence... 3 KAAP 220 Anatomy and Physiology... 3 Or KAAP 309 Anatomy and Physiology... 4 MEDT 200 Language of Medicine... 3 MEDT 240 Crime Scene Investigation... 3 MEDT 390 Introduction to Genetics and Molecular Biology 2... 3 MEDT 455 Forensic Science Practicum... 3 1 Required pre-requisites: CHEM213/215 Elementary Organic Chemistry and CHEM 102 General Chemistry, CHEM 104 General Chemistry, or CHEM105 General Chemistry 2 Required pre-requisites: BISC208 Introductory Biology II and CHEM104 General Chemistry Students must obtain a grade of C- or better in all required and elective courses.
ROUTING AND AUTHORIZATION: Department Chairperson Dean of College (Please do not remove supporting documentation.) Chairperson, College Curriculum Committee Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR Studies Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com. Secretary, Faculty Senate of Senate Resolution to be Effective Registrar Program Code Vice Provost for Academic Affairs & International Programs Provost Board of Trustee Notification Revised 02/09/2009 /khs