FACULTY SENATE REPORT

University Curriculum Committee, October 1, 2008 meeting

This report will be taken up by the Faculty Senate at its October 13, 2008 meeting. (Unless otherwise noted, course additions/revisions/deletions will take effect in Fall 2009; program revisions may take effect as early as Spring 2009.)

IV. New Business

A. Election of subcommittee chairs

[SEPS] Shelley Bochain (Nursing)

[BUS] Daniel J. Miller (Management & Organization)

[GE] Jan Bishop (Physical Education & Human Performance)

B. Election of subcommittee secretaries

[SEPS] Lynda Valerie (Reading & Language Arts)

[BUS] Joseph Farhat (Finance)

[AS] Ruth Rollin (Biology) Fall 2008; Sheila Siragusa (Theatre) Spring 2009

[TECH] Peter Baumann (Engineering)

[GSC]

[GE] Robbin Smith (Political Science)

C. Election of University Curriculum Committee secretary

[Main] Joo Eng Lee-Partridge (Management Information Systems)

D. Proposed course and program changes

Biology					Action taken
1a	Course Revision	BIO	302	Evolutionary & Ecological Genetics	Change course number to BIO 402 Change prerequisites to: BIO 200 and 290 or permission of department chair Change description to: Study of the genetic diversity of species and populations, and the processes that affect their evolution, including natural selection, gene flow, and mutation. Review of basic genetics from General Biology. Applications of genetics to modern problems in ecology and conservation. Approved for graduate credit
Biomolecular Sciences
2a	Course Addition	BMS	492	Mentorship in Biomolecular Science	1 credit, On demand Prerequisites: BMS 491, and written permission of instructor and department chair Description: Faculty-supervised mentorship by an advanced undergraduate of one to two high-school interns on a research project in biomolecular science. Student meets for 1 hour weekly with faculty advisor for planning and evaluation, and works with intern(s) for 3 hours per week during a regular semester (40 hours research mentoring expected). Poster presentation (with interns), written report, and portfolio review required. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Request for graduate credit was withdrawn
b	Course Addition	BMS	592	Mentorship in Biomolecular Science	1 credit, On demand Prerequisites: BMS 591, and written permission of instructor and department chair Change course title to: Advanced Mentorship in Biomolecular Science Description: Faculty-supervised mentorship by a graduate student of one to two high-school interns on a research project in biomolecular science. Student meets for 1 hour weekly with faculty advisor for planning and evaluation, and works with intern(s) for 3 hours per week during a regular semester (40 hours research mentoring expected). Poster presentation (with interns), written report, and portfolio review required. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Approved for graduate credit
Computer Science
3a	Course Revision	CS	253	Data and File Structures	Change prerequisites to: CS 152
Management & Organization
4a	Course Revision	IB	301	International Business	Change description to correct spelling of “international.” Added I designation
Modern Languages
5a	Course Addition	CHIN	225	Intermediate Chinese III	3 credits, Fall Prerequisites: CHIN 125 or 126, or permission of instructor Description: Designed to help students improve speaking skills through discussion of Chinese contemporary texts. Taught in Chinese. Skill Area III and I designations
b	Course Addition	CHIN	226	Intermediate Chinese IV	3 credits, Spring Prerequisites: CHIN 125 or 126, or permission of instructor Description: Designed to help students improve writing skills by means of frequent composition in Chinese. Taught in Chinese. Skill Area III and I designations
	Course Addition	CHIN	335	Advanced Chinese for Oral Expression	3 credits, Irregular Prerequisites: CHIN 225 or permission of instructor Description: Student development of oral proficiency in Chinese through discussion of readings, films and other authentic materials. Taught in Chinese. I designation
d	Course Addition	CHIN	336	Advanced Chinese Composition	3 credits, Irregular Prerequisites: CHIN 226 or permission of instructor Description: Student development of written proficiency in Chinese based on readings, translations, and frequent compositions. Taught in Chinese. I designation
e	Course Revision	CHIN	341	The Chinese Heritage I	Change cycling to Irregular Change course number to CHIN 315 Change course title to: Topics in Chinese Culture Change prerequisites to: CHIN 225 or 226 (either may be taken concurrently), or permission of instructor Change description to: Aspects of Chinese cultural development. Taught in Chinese. May be repeated for up to 9 credits with different topics. Study Area II and I designations
f	Course Deletion	CHIN	342	The Chinese Heritage II	Delete course
g	Course Revision	CHIN	351	Modern Chinese Literature I	Change cycling to Irregular Change course number to CHIN 304 Change course title to: Topics in Chinese Literature Change prerequisites to: CHIN 225 or 226 (either may be taken concurrently), or permission of instructor Change description to: Representative selections from modern Chinese authors. Taught in Chinese. May be repeated for up to 9 credits with different topics. Study Area I, L, and I designations
h	Course Deletion	CHIN	352	Modern Chinese Literature II	Delete course
i	Course Revision	CHIN	410	Business Chinese I	Change cycling to Irregular Change course number to CHIN 261 Change title to: Business Chinese Change prerequisites to: CHIN 126 or permission of instructor Change description to: Development of oral and written skills needed for conducting business in the Chinese language. Study of cultural attitudes of Chinese business people. Taught in Chinese. Skill Area III and I designations Delete graduate credit
j	Course Deletion	CHIN	411	Business Chinese II	Delete course
k	Course Revision	CHIN	475	Classical Chinese I	Change cycling to Irregular Change course title to: Studies in Classical Chinese Change prerequisites to: CHIN 304 or 315, or permission of instructor Change description to: Introduction to classical Chinese, including etymology, semantics, grammar and literature. Taught in Chinese. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different topics. I designation Reconfirmed graduate credit
Theatre
6a	Course Addition	TH	141	Performance Studio 1	2 credits, Fall Change course number to TH 148 Correct course title to: Performance Studio 1 Prerequisites: none Change course description to: Practical scene and monologue workshop for beginning performance students, focusing on work from contemporary plays. Study Area I
b	Course Addition	TH	144	Improvisation for the Classroom	3 credits, Spring Change course number to TH 165 Prerequisites: none Change description to: Using basic improvisation exercises in educational settings.
c	Course Addition	TH	146	Introduction to High Impact Theatre	3 credits, Spring Prerequisites: none Change description to: Introduction to theatre techniques which promote personal, social and/or political transformation, with special emphasis on the teachings of Augusto Boal. Study Area I
d	Course Addition	TH	235	Movement for Performers	3 credits, Fall (Odd) Prerequisites: none Change description to: Introduction to physical skills required of stage performers and how to synthesize that with textual analysis and voice work. (This is reinstatement and revision of previously deleted course rather than course addition.)
e	Course Revision	TH	246	Acting II	Change prerequisites to: TH 135 and TH 145 Remove course from General Education
f	Course Revision	TH	275	American Theatre Today	Change course number to TH 477 Change course title to: Contemporary U.S. Theatre Add prerequisite: TH 347 Change description to: Survey of contemporary theatre in the United States. Topics include artistic trends, theatre education, multiculturalism, new plays and professional preparation. May include field trips (ticket charge required), guest speakers and research. Remove course from General Education
g	Course Addition	TH	341	Performance Studio 2	2 credits, Fall (Odd) Change course number to TH 348 Change prerequisites to: TH 148, 235, and 246 Change description to: Continuation of TH 148 for advanced acting students. A practical scene and monologue workshop, with emphasis on classical and non-realistic texts.
h	Course Revision	TH	456	Shakespearean Production	Change prerequisites to: TH 246, 253, and 347; or permission of instructor Graduate credit reconfirmed
i	Course Revision	TH	465	Creative Dramatics for Children	Add prerequisite: TH 165
j	Course Revision	TH	472	Studies in Acting	Change prerequisites to: TH 235 and 246; or permission of instructor Change description to: Selected area of study in acting not covered in other courses. Topic varies. May be repeated with different topics for credit.
k	Course Revision	TH	473	Studies in High Impact Theatre	Change prerequisites to: TH 146 or permission of instructor Change description to: Selected area of study in high impact theatre not covered in other courses. Topic varies. May be repeated with a different topic for up to 6 credits.
l	Course Revision	TH	481	Projects: Scenery	Change credits to 3 Graduate credit reconfirmed
m	Course Revision	TH	482	Projects: Costuming	Change credits to 3 Graduate credit reconfirmed
n	Course Revision	TH	483	Projects: Acting A	Change credits to 1 Graduate credit removed
o	Course Revision	TH	484	Projects: Acting B	Change credits to 1 Graduate credit removed
p	Course Revision	TH	487	Projects: Research	Change credits to 3 Graduate credit removed
q	Course Revision	TH	488	Projects: Directing	Change credits to 3 Graduate credit removed
r	Program Revision			Major in Theatre, B.F.A.	Change description to: (see below)

MAJOR IN THEATRE, BFA

59-65 credits completed in one of the following programs. Note: A minor is not required with this major.

A. Performance. 61 credits as follows:

1. Core (41 credits): TH 101 (repeated 6 times), 115 (repeated 2 times, non-performance), 111 or 121, 126, 135, 145, 148, 235, 246, 253, 347, 348, 375 or 376, 477.

2. Emphasis (20 credits): choose one of the following three emphases:

a) Acting: 146, 338, 447, 456, 472 (repeated 2 times), 483, 484.

b) Directing: 111 or 121, 115 (repeated 2 times), 352, 375 or 376, 447 or 456, 488 (repeated 2 times).

c) Integrative Theatre Studies: 11 credits from either the Acting or Directing emphasis; 9 guided Theatre electives.

B. Design and Technical Theatre. 65 credits as follows:

1. Core (52 credits chosen from the following courses): TH 111, 117, 121, 126, 211, 213, 217, 251, 253, 316, 318, 333, 375, 376; ART 110, 130; 6 credits from TH 481, 485, 486, 488, 491, 492, 493.

2. Directed Electives (13 credits) in TH or theatre-related fields, chosen in consultation with advisor.

C. Costume Design. 63 credits as follows:

1. Core (46 credits): TH 111, 115, 117, 121, 126, 211, 222, 253, 327, 332, 333, 334, 375, 376, 482; ART 110, 130.

2. Directed Electives (17 credits) in TH or theatre-related fields, chosen in consultation with advisor.

D. Theatre Studies. 60 credits as follows:

1. Core (29 credits): TH 101 (repeated three times), 111, 117, 121, 126, 145, 253, 375, 376, 489.

2. Directed Electives (31 credits): 17 credits in TH; 14 credits in TH or theatre-related fields, chosen in consultation with advisor.

E. Educational Theatre (non-certification program). 59 credits as follows:

1. Core (38 credits): TH 101 (repeated three times), 111, 117, 121, 126, 145, 146, 165, 253, 375, 376, 489; ENG 373.

2. Educational Theatre (15 credits): TH 143, 246, 352, 465, 495.

3. Directed Electives (6 credits) in TH, chosen in consultation with advisor.

F. Dance. 59-61 credits as follows:

1. Core (26 credits): TH 101 (repeated three times), 110, 111, 117, 121, 126, 143, 145, 376.

2. Directed Electives in Theatre (18 credits), chosen in consultation with advisor.

3. Dance(15-17 credits): DAN 151, 152, 157, 235, 236, 252, 257, 377, 480; MUS 109.