Art

Action taken

1a

Major in Art, B.A.

[AS] Tabled due to lack of department representative.

Proposal will be taken up as Unfinished Business at December round of meetings.

Biology

Action taken

2a

Course Revision

BIO

290

Biology Research Experience I

Change prerequisites to: MATH 101 (or math placement exam); BIO 121 (may be taken concurrently)

2b

Course Revision

BIO

489

Vertebrate Dissection

Change prerequisites to: BIO 200 and 290, or permission of department chair

Remove graduate credit.

2c

Course Revision

BIO

518

Applied Physiology

Change course title to: Pathophysiology and Applied Physiology

Change prerequisites to: BIO 412 or BMS 412 or BIO 517 or permission of department chair

Change description to: For students in anesthesia and health sciences; others require permission of anesthesia program coordinator.  Continuation of BIO 517 with emphasis on organ system physiology and pathophysiology.  Cardiac, renal, and respiratory systems will be stressed.

2d

Program Revision

Major in Biology, B.S. (Non-Teaching)

Change description as follows:

Core (14-16 credits): BIO 121, 122, 200, 290; BIO 390 or 391.

(a) General Biology (32 total credits in Biology required)

Core, plus 16-18 credits of any other 200-level or higher BIO or BMS courses. Please note that upper-level BMS courses require BMS 201, which can count as an elective in the General Biology major. Other electives may be approved at the discretion of the department chair. In addition, MATH 124*, or MATH 115 and 125*, or MATH 152**; CHEM 161, 162, 163, 164, 210, 211, 212, 213; PHYS 121 and 122, or PHYS 125 and 126.

*Prerequisite for PHYS 121; **Prerequisite for PHYS 125

This program includes consideration of all the major concepts and areas of biology. Students are encouraged to see connections in biological processes from the standpoint of all sciences. Students may select different courses to build on the knowledge gained in their first and second years of study and design a biology curriculum that suits their interests. With this degree, students may enter a variety of careers in research, health-related fields, industry or graduate study.

(b) Specialization in Ecology, Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology (32 total credits in Biology required)

Core, plus 13-15 credits as follows: One of BIO 302, 405, 434, 440, 480; one of BIO 315, 322, 326, 327, 420, 421, 425, 444; any advanced courses in the E/B/E Group (see list below). In addition, MATH 124*, or MATH 115 and 125*, or MATH 152**; CHEM 161, 162, 163, 164, 210, 211, 212, 213; PHYS 121 and 122, or 125 and 126.

*Prerequisite for PHYS 121; **Prerequisite for PHYS 125

This specialization emphasizes ecological and evolutionary processes integrated with study of organismal diversity. Students will develop an understanding of the processes that influence relationships among organisms and interactions with their environments through selected courses and individual research projects. This program will prepare students for careers with government agencies (e.g., conservation, fisheries and wildlife management, forestry), nongovernmental organizations, environmental education groups and the environmental industry. In addition, students will be prepared for graduate studies in fields such as ecology, evolution, animal behavior, natural resources management or marine and aquatic biology.

E/B/E Group

Course Credits
BIO 230 Natural History
BIO 302 Evolutionary & Ecological Genetics 3
BIO 315 Microbial Ecology 4
BIO 322 Vertebrate Zoology 4
BIO 326 Mushrooms, Mosses & More 4
BIO 327 Vascular Plants 4
BIO 405 Ecology 4
BIO 410 Ecological Physiology 4
BIO 420 Ornithology 4
BIO 421 Marine Invertebrate Biology 4
BIO 425 Aquatic Plant Biology 4
BIO 434 Ecology of Inland Waters 4
BIO 436 Environmental Resources and Management 3
BIO 438 Aquatic Pollution 4
BIO 440 Evolution 3
BIO 444 Plant Taxonomy 3
BIO 470 Field Studies in Biology 1-4
BIO 480 Animal Behavior 3
BIO 481 Skeletal Biology 4
BIO 488 Animal Behavior Laboratory 2
BIO 489 Vertebrate Dissection 2
BIO 490 Topics in Biology** 3-4
BIO 491 Advanced Studies in Biology** 1-3
BIO 499 Undergraduate Thesis in Biology** 1

**with a topic focus approved by the E/B/E faculty advisor.

(c) Specialization in Environmental Science (28-32 total credits in Biology required)

Core, plus 14-16 credits as follows: BIO 436 or 438; one of BIO 315, 322, 326, 327, 420, 421, 425, 444; one of BIO 331, 410, 412/413, 449/450; BIO 405 or 434. In addition, MATH 124*, or MATH 115 and 125*, or MATH 152**; CHEM 121, 122, 210, 211, 212, 213, 301, 406; ESCI 121/123 or 450; PHYS 121 and 122, or PHYS 125 and 126.

*Prerequisite for PHYS 121; **Prerequisite for PHYS 125

This specialization offers students a strong biology core curriculum and added multidisciplinary strengths in environmental science. The program provides students with a foundation in organismal biology, ecology, environmental chemistry, earth science and environmental management in order to give an understanding of environmental issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. The program has particular strengths in plant and animal organismal biology and aquatic (freshwater and estuarine) ecology. The specialization prepares students for careers in environmental science and natural resource management with government agencies, nongovernmental organization and the environmental industry, or for graduate studies in these areas.

2e

Program Revision

Major in Biology, B.S. (Certifiable for teaching grades 7-12)

Change program description to:

31-34 credits in Biology as follows: BIO 121, 122, 200, 290, 390; Animal Diversity Elective: one of BIO 322, 420, 421; Plant Diversity Elective: one of BIO 326, 327, 425, 444; Genetics/Microbiology elective: one of BIO 302, 315, BMS 306*, 316*; Physiology Elective: one of BIO 318, 319, 410, 412/413, 449/450, or 481. Ecology/Evolution elective: one of BIO 405, 434, 440, 470, 480. BIO 490 with appropriate topics may be used in biology elective categories with permission of department of chair. Please note that upper-level BMS courses require BMS 201. In addition: MATH 124**, or MATH 115 and 125**, or MATH 152***; CHEM 161, 162, 163, 164; CHEM 210 and 211, or CHEM 250; PHYS 121 and 122, or PHYS 125 and 126; SCI 420; Professional Education courses EDTE 316, EDF 415, SPED 315; EDSC 425, 435; SCI 416, 417, 419; RDG 440.

*BMS 201 is a prerequisite for BS 306 and 316; BMS 201 will not count in the Biology Secondary Education major.

**Prerequisite for PHYS 121; ***Prerequisite for PHYS 125

 

This specialization is designed for students who wish to teach biology at the secondary level. The program includes consideration of all major concepts and areas of biology. Within some of the areas, students may select different courses to build on knowledge gained in their first and second years of study. Students are continuously encouraged to see connections in biological events from the standpoint of all sciences. The specialization also includes a professional education component. Because of the breadth of required courses, it is also possible for students in secondary education to enter a variety of other careers in research, health and industry, as well as graduate study.

A student who majors in biology is not required to complete a minor but is urged to minor in one of the other laboratory sciences or General Science.

2f

Program Revision

Major in General Science with Specialization in Environmental Interpretation, B.S.

Change program description to: Structured elective component: life sciences. Two courses from the following: BIO 120, 150, 230, 315, 322, 326, 327, 405, 410, 420, 421, 425, 434, 444, 470, 471, 480, 488, selected in consultation with advisor.

2g

Program Revision

Master of Arts in Biological Sciences

Change program description to:

Biological Sciences: Ecology and Environmental Science

Appropriate courses in the biology electives may include:
BIO 508 Coastal Ecology 3
BIO 509 Coastal Ecology Laboratory 1
BIO 520 Plant Ecology 3
BIO 540 Topics in Advanced Bio. 3-4

BIO 571 Advanced Field Studies in Biology 1-4

BIO 590 Focused Study in Advanced Biology 1-4
BIO 598 Research in Biology 3

BIO 402 Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics 3

BIO 405 Ecology 4
BIO 410 Ecological Physiology 4

BIO 421 Marine Invertebrate Biology 4

BIO 425 Aquatic Plant Biology 4
BIO 434 Ecology of Inland Waters 4
BIO 436 Environmental Resources and Management 3
BIO 438 Aquatic Pollution 4
BIO 440 Evolution 3
BIO 444 Plant Taxonomy 3

2h

Program Revision

Master of Science in Biological Sciences

Change program description to:

Biological Sciences: Health Sciences Specialization

Major Field Requirements (18-19 credits):
BIO 412 Human Physiology
BIO 413 Human Physiology Laboratory
BIO 500 Seminar in Biology
BIO 518 Applied Physiology
BIO 528 Pharmacology

BMS 506 Biosynthesis, Bioenergetics and Metabolic Regulation
or
CHEM 550 Basic Organic and Biological Chemistry
Biology Elective (choose from BIO 416, 481, 540, 590, 591; BMS 497, 505, 506, or 562)

Engineering

3a

Course Revision

ENGR

251

Engineering Mechanics I - Statics

Change prerequisites to: ENGR 150, PHYS 125, MATH 221 (may be taken concurrently)

3b

Course Revision

ETM

360

Computer Aided Planning (CAP)

Change prerequisites to: STAT 104; ET 240 or CS 213

Finance

4a

Course Addition

LAW

390

Topics in International Law

3 credits, Irregular

Course title: Topics in International Business Law [originally proposed as Topics in International Law]

Prerequisities: LAW 250

Description: Selected topics in international legal studies.  May include specific business topics.  Course content may vary from semester to semester.

I designation

History

5a

Program Addition

Minor in Social Studies

Program addition approved.

Change program description to:

18 credits, including 12 credits from the following list: ANTH 140, ECON 200, ECON 201, GEOG 110, GEOG 120, SOC 110, PS 104, PS 110; six credits at the 300- or 400-level in a social or behavioral science department as approved by the History Department Chair.

Nursing

6a

Course Revision

NRSE

110

Introduction to Nursing Theories

Change prerequisites to: Pre-nursing majors only

Change description to: Explores current and historical theories of nursing, health, behavior, aging, and other theories as they relate to nursing.

6b

Course Revision

NRSE

350

Care of Women and Children

Change course title to: Nursing Care of Families in Transition

Change prerequisites to: Admission to the Professional Program in Nursing; NRSE 303, 310, 320.  Coreq.: NRSE 375, BIO/BMS 412

Change description to: Prepares students for nursing care of families in transition.  Highlights nursing judgments that encompass creative and caring interventions based on cultural competence and developmental approaches.  Integrates concepts from the biological sciences and social sciences.  Requires 99 hours in a clinical site.

6c

Course Addition

NRSE

375

Seminar in Family Nursing Concepts

2 credits, Spring

Prerequisites: Admission to the Professional Program in Nursing; NRSE 303, 310, 320.  Coreq.: NRSE 350, BIO/BMS 412

Description: Focuses on application of family concepts through the use of case study and problem-based learning.  The family is viewed from a holistic perspective with a focus on transitions experienced by families.

Physical Education & Human Performance

7a

Course Revision

EXS

110

Concepts in Fitness

Change course title to: Concepts in Health and Fitness

Change credits to 3

Change description to: Emphasis on health-related fitness and general health issues that affect individuals and communities. Students will learn skills necessary for health-related fitness evaluation, fitness prescription, and health promotion initiatives. Open to exercise science and athletic training students only.

7b

Course Revision

EXS

113

Introduction to Exercise Science

Change credits to 3

Change description to: Examines exercise science, its associated subdisciplines, and societal influences. Reviews contributions of both historical and current leaders and future trends. Emphasizes career options, professional organizations, certifications, legal and ethical issues. Open to exercise science majors only.   

7c

Course Deletion

EXS

201

Teaching Aerobics: Dance, Step and Aqua

Delete course

7d

Course Addition

EXS

207

Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science I

4 credits

Prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO 121 or BMS 102 or BMS 111 (any with C- or higher)

Description: Explores human structure and function of the musculoskeletal, integumentary, articular, nervous, and immune systems related to exercise. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Open to Exercise Science and Athletic Training majors only.

7e

Course Addition

EXS

208

Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science II

4 credits

Prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO 121 or BMS 102 or BMS 111; CHEM 111, or CHEM 150, or CHEM 161 and 162 (any with C- or higher)

Description: Explores human structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, disgestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems related to exercise.  Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Open to Exercise Science and Athletic Training majors only.

7f

Course Revision

EXS

210

Personal and Community Health

Remove prerequisites.

Change description to: Individual health problems of college students as well as optimum health patterns for the school, community, and home. Open to physical education majors only.

7g

Course Revision

EXS

215

Physiological Aspects of the Human Performance of the Aging

Change prerequisites to: EXS 208

Change description to: Stresses physiological responses of exercise and the physiological rationale for lifelong physical activities for the aged.

7h

Course Revision

EXS

216

Kinesiology

Change prerequisites to: PHYS 111; EXS 214, or EXS 207 and 208 (any with C- or higher)

Change credits to 3

7i

Course Revision

EXS

217

Care and Treatment of Athletic Injuries

Change prerequisites to: EXS 207 (C- or higher)

7j

Course Revision

EXS

311

Stress Management

Change prerequisites to: PSY 112

Change description to: Examines the physical and mental phenomena that constitute stress and the effects of negative stress on the body. Presents strategies for managing and coping with stress, increasing self-control, and adaptive behavior.

7k

Course Revision

EXS

317

Therapeutics in Athletic Training

Change prerequisites to: EXS 217

Change credits to 4

7l

Course Revision

EXS

375

Training for Sport Performance

Change course number to: EXS 275

Change prerequisites to: EXS 207 (C- or higher)

Change description to: Develop knowledge and skills required to organize and instruct activities that enhance fitness and sport performance. Topics include but are not limited to strength, plyometric, speed, and agility training. Skill course. Open to exercise science and athletic training majors only.

7m

Course Revision

EXS

376

Theories of Strength Training and Conditioning

Change prerequisites to: EXS 207, 208, 275

Change description to: Theoretical and practical knowledge for the development of conditioning programs. Includes training variation, program design, and organization and administration of facilities.  Prepares students for the NSCA CSCS certification exam.  Open to exercise science majors only or by permission of instructor.

7n

Course Revision

EXS

380

Leadership in Exercise and Wellness

Change course number to EXS 280 Change prerequisities to: EXS 110 (C- or higher)

Change credits to 3

Change cycling: delete Spring

7o

Course Deletion

EXS

383

Recreation and Physical Activity for the Aging

Delete course

7p

Course Revision

EXS

398

Exercise for Special Populations

Change course number to EXS 409 Change course title to: Clinical Exercise Physiology

Change prerequisities to: EXS 408 (C- or higher) and acceptance into the Professional Program in Exercise Science

Change description to: Designed to modify exercise programs and to provide all individuals the opportunity to participate in physical activity programs. Emphasis is on obesity, cardiac conditions, diabetes, physical disabilities, asthma, and pregnant women.

7q

Course Deletion

EXS

411

Organization and Management of Health Promotion Programs

Delete course

7r

Course Revision

EXS

414

Physiology of Sport and Exercise

Change course number to EXS 408 Change prerequisites to: EXS 207, 208, 307 (all with C- or higher); admission to the Professional Program in either Athletic Training or Exercise Science

Change credits to 3

Change cycling: delete Fall

Change description: Study of how the body responds to acute and chronic bouts of exercise and further application of these responses to training the athlete.

7s

Course Revision

EXS

415

Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

Change prerequisites to: EXS 307, 331, 408; admission to the Professional Program in either Athletic Training or Exercise Science, or to the M.S. in Physical Education

Change description to: Use of laboratory and field tests for assessing physical fitness components, and of test results for developing individualized exercise prescriptions to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility.

Reconfirmed graduate credit

7t

Course Addition

EXS

416

Graded Exercise Testing

3 credits, Spring

Prerequisites: EXS 408; admission to the Professional Program in Exercise Science

Description: Safely monitoring, properly administering, and accurately interpreting the results of graded exercise tests including electrocardiography; understanding the pathophysiological responses of the body to clinical exercise testing.

7u

Course Revision

EXS

425

Implementation and Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs

Change prerequisites to: EXS 307, 408; admission to the Professional Program in Exercise Science or to the M.S. in Physical Education

Change description to: Comprehensive planning framework for health promotion programs in the U.S., which includes identifying health needs of the population, determining how to change health behaviors, marketing programs, and evaluating health benefits to the individual and organizations.

Reconfirmed graduate credit

7v

Course Revision

EXS

450

Practicum in Exercise Science

Change prerequisites to: EXS 415, 416; admission to the Professional Program in Exercise Science or to the M.S. in Physical Education

Reconfirmed graduate credit

7w

Course Revision

EXS

470

Internship in Exercise and Health Promotion

Change prerequisites to: EXS 450; admission to the Professional Program in Exercise Science or to the M.S. in Physical Education

Reconfirmed graduate credit

7x

Program Revision

Major in Athletic Training, B.S. (not certifiable for teaching)

Change description to:

71 credits as follows.

Lecture Courses (56 credits)
EXS 110 Concepts in Health and Fitness
EXS 112 Introduction to Athletic Training
EXS 207 Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science I
EXS 208 Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science II
EXS 216 Kinesiology
EXS 217 Care and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
EXS 218 Scientific Basis for Athletic Training
EXS 307 Human Nutrition
EXS 317 Therapeutics in Athletic Training
EXS 332 Psychological Aspects of Sport
EXS 408* Physiology of Sport and Exercise
EXS 409* Clinical Exercise Physiology
EXS 413* Organization and Administration of Athletic Training
EXS 415* Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
EXS 421* Pharmacology in Sports Medicine
EXS 440 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
BMS 380 Emergency Medical Technician

Skill and Practicum Courses (15 credits)
EXS 275 Training for Sport Performance
EXS 315* Practicum in Athletic Training I
EXS 316* Practicum in Athletic Training II
EXS 319* Practicum in Athletic Training III
EXS 445* Internship in Athletic Training

* Require admission to the Professional Program prior to enrollment.

Required General Education Courses:

BIO 111 or BIO 121 or BMS 102 or BMS 111, ENG 110, STAT 104, CS 115, PHYS 111, PSY 236, COMM 140.

Note: No minor is required with this major.

Change credits to 71

7y

Program Revision

Major in Physical Education: Exercise Science and Health Promotion, B.S. (not certifiable for teaching)

Change description to:

67 credits in Physical Education as follows.

Lecture Courses (61 credits)
EXS 110 Concepts in Health and Fitness
EXS 113 Introduction to Exercise Science
EXS 207 Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science I
EXS 208 Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science II
EXS 215 Physiological and Human Performance of the Aging
EXS 216 Kinesiology
EXS 217 Care and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
EXS 307 Human Nutrition
EXS 311 Stress Management
EXS 331 Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science
EXS 376 Theories of Strength Training and Conditioning
EXS 408* Physiology of Sport and Exercise
EXS 409* Clinical Exercise Physiology
EXS 415* Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
EXS 416* Graded Exercise Testing
EXS 421* Pharmacology in Sports Medicine
EXS 425* Implementation and Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs
EXS 450* Practicum in Exercise Science
EXS 470* Internship in Exercise Science

Skill Courses (6 credits)
EXS 275 Training for Sport Performance
EXS 280 Leadership and Group Exercise

* Require admission to the Professional Program prior to enrollment.

Required General Education Courses: BIO 111 or BIO 121 or BMS 102 or BMS 111, CHEM 111 or CHEM 150 or CHEM 161 and 162, ENG 110, HIST 161 or HIST 162, STAT 104, CS 115, PHYS 111, PSY 112, PSY 236, COMM 140.

Note: No minor is required with this major.

Change credits to 67

Psychology

8a

Course Revision

PSY

530

Psychopathology

Change prerequisites to: Admission to M.A. in Psychology or permission of instructor

8b

Course Revision

PSY

542

Psychology of Stress

Change prerequisites to: Admission to M.A. in Psychology or permission of instructor

8c

Course Revision

PSY

543

Stress Management: Theory & Research

Change prerequisites to: Admission to M.A. in Psychology or permission of instructor

8d

Course Revision

PSY

546

Short-Term Psychotherapy and Health Care

Change prerequisites to: Admission to M.A. in Psychology or permission of instructor

Sociology

9a

Course Addition

SOC

333

Culture and Society

3 credits, On Demand

Prerequisites: SOC 110 and 3 additional credits in Sociology

Description: Examines social processes shaping the production and reception of cultural objects. Considers the impact of cultural meanings with a particular focus on the role of cultural capital, symbolic boundaries and power struggles. Substantive topics may include music, literature, food, technology, art, and popular culture.

Special Education

10a

Course Deletion

SPED

533

Advanced Topics in Learning Disabilities

Delete course

10b

Course Addition

SPED

598

Research in Special Education

[EDPS] Tabled.  Course had not been approved by Graduate Studies.

[GS] Approved with amendment of prerequisities to read: “Admission to the Special Education Master’s Program; must be taken prior to enrolling in SPED 596”; and of description to read: “Examines quantitative, qualitative, and single-case design research methods used in special education for assessing the impact of instructional techniques, treatment programs, related services, and behavioral interventions.  Students will use research quality indicators to evaluate research methods, approaches, and publications in the special educaton literature base; and statistical applications to analyze data and conduct analyses.”
Proposal will be taken up as Unfinished Business at December round of meetings.

10c

Program Revision

Master of Science Program for Students with Certification in Other Areas of Education

[EDPS] Tabled.  Program description was incomplete.

[GS] Approved as proposed.

Proposal will be taken up as Unfinished Business at December round of meetings.