CUP: January 24, 2012
Report to the Senate from
Committee on Undergraduate Programs
Chair: Elizabeth Monske
First Reading: January 24, 2012
Subjects:
1. Department of Biology
i. Revise Bulletin Description for BI 465: Aquatic Insect Ecology
ii. Create New Course BI 466: Stream Ecology (4 cr.)
2. Department of Communication and Performance Studies
i. Revision of Electronic Journalism Major
1. Rename Major to Multimedia Journalism
2. Reduce total credits from 40 to 32
3. Eliminate Course
a. BC 365: Broadcast News Writing and Reporting
4. Delete Required Courses from the Major
a. SP 110: Interpersonal Communication (4 cr.)
b. EN 206: Survey of Journalism (4 cr.)
c. BC 265: Writing and Announcing for Broadcast (4 cr.)
d. BC 272: Television Production (4 cr.)
e. BC 471: Mass Communication and Society (4 cr.)
5. Delete Options of
a. BC 420: Global Communication (4 cr.) or BC 415:
Intercultural Communication (4 cr.)
b. BC 300 or above (4 cr.) or SP 432: Environmental
Communication (4 cr.)
6. Add Required Courses for Major
a. EN 217: Newspaper Writing and Reporting (4 cr.)
b. BC 200: Introduction to Multimedia Journalism (4 cr.)
c. BC 300: Advanced Multimedia Journalism (4 cr.)
7. Add Options of
a. EN 406: Advanced News Writing (4 cr.) or EN 407:
Feature Magazine Writing (4 cr.)
b. BC 491: Practicum (2 cr.) or BC 492: Internship (2 cr.)
c. EN 480: Practicum (2 cr.) or EN 491: Internship (2 cr.)
8. Add “Choose two 4 credit courses with one being 300 level or
higher” from List
9. Revise Course
a. Rename and Renumber EN 307: Journalism Practicum
10. Create New Courses
a. BC 200: Introduction to Multimedia Journalism (4 cr.)
b. BC 300: Advanced Multimedia Journalism (4 cr.)
c. EN 327: Opinion Writing (4 cr.)
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3. Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
i. Create of Dance Minor
ii. Create Courses
1. PE 201 A: Ballet--Beginning (1 cr.)
2. PE 205 A: Folk Dance as a Cultural Experience (1 cr.)
3. PE 206A: Modern Dance (1 cr.)
4. PE 201 B: Ballet—Intermediate (1 cr.)
5. PE 206 B: Modern Dance—Intermediate (1 cr.)
iii. Revise Waiver of “Maximum Health Promotion Credit”
4. Department of Psychology
i. Create New Course PY 309: Psychopharmacology (4 cr.)
1.Department of Biology
i. Revise Bulletin Description for BI 465: Aquatic Insect Ecology
Rationale:
The proposed bulletin copy reflects the following changes: a) the semesters that this course is
actually offered, i.e., BI 465 has been offered in semesters of even, not odd, numbered years, b)
eliminate a typographic error, i.e., “Lectured on” needs to be changed to “Lectures”, and c) alter
the description so that it is consistent with the course content and other biology course
descriptions.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
BI 465 Aquatic Insect Ecology
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Offered: Fall semester of odd even years
Prerequisite: BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or instructor's permission.
Lectureds on aquatic insect evolution, ecology and physiology covering the biology of aquatic
insects. Laboratories emphasizeing identification of local fauna and quantitative analyses of
benthic invertebrate habitats and communities recognition of local fauna, qualitative and
quantitative analyses of benthic communities and biogeochemistry of lakes and streams.
Effect on Other Departments: None
Implementation Date: Fall 2012
i. Create New Course BI 466: Stream Ecology
Rationale:
Because stream ecology is a primary sub-discipline of freshwater ecology, adding BI 466 Stream
Ecology would strengthen the aquatic ecology curriculum and fill a critical need in the new
Fisheries and Wildlife major. There is considerable interest in stream ecology among NMU
Biology and Environmental Science students as evidenced by the two successful offerings of the
course as BI 495 Special Topics. The course BI 466 would be listed as an elective course in the
Biology Cluster of the Fisheries Track of the Fisheries and Wildlife Management, as an
Ecosystems Elective course in the Biology – Ecology Emphasis major, as an elective in the
Natural Resources concentration in the Environmental Science major, and as an elective in the
Water Resources concentration in the Environmental Science major.
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Proposed Bulletin Description:
BI 466 Stream Ecology
4 credits (4-0-0)
Offered: Winter semesters even numbered years
Prerequisites: BI 111, B 112, junior standing or instructor’s permission
Lectures covering the fundamentals of riverine and riparian ecology.
Effect on Other Departments:
The EEGS Department Head, Dr. Ziegler, supported the addition of this course.
Implementation Date: Fall 2012
2.Department of Communication and Performance Studies
i. Revision of Electronic Journalism
Rationale:
This revision of the Electronic Journalism major reflects the societal and technological changes taking
place in the field of journalism. Today’s journalists must write and produce content across different
media platforms, and this updated program will better prepare students for meeting these demands.
Therefore, it will combine faculty expertise from both the CAPS and English Department to form an
interdisciplinary major that will be housed in CAPS.
Proposed Bulletin Copy: See Appendix A for Major
1. Rename Major to Multimedia Journalism
Rationale:
The new title clearly reflects the societal and technological changes taking place in the field of
journalism.
2. Reduce Total Number of Credits from 40 to 32
Rationale:
Reducing the number of credit hours reflects the efficiency of having the interdisciplinary connections; in
turn, the reduction of credit hours will allow for staffing new courses in this proposal and the courses
within the core curriculum of the Multimedia Journalism major.
3. Eliminate Course
a. BC 365: Broadcast News Writing and
Reporting
Rationale:
Due to the addition of new courses (item number 10) proposed for this major and the addition of
EN 217 as a foundational course, the content of this course has been reorganized, thereby
eliminating the need for BC 365.
4. Delete Required Courses from the Major
a. SP 110: Interpersonal Communication (4 cr.)
b. EN 206: Survey of Journalism (4 cr.)
c. BC 265: Writing and Announcing for
Broadcast (4 cr.)
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d. BC 272: Television Production (4 cr.)
e. BC 471: Mass Communication and Society (4
cr.)
Rationale:
With the revisions reflected in this proposal, these courses are no longer appropriate for this
major. EN 206 has been moved to the “Choose two from 4 credit courses” as an option for this
requirement.
5. Delete Options of
a. BC 420: Global Communication (4 cr.) or BC
415: Intercultural Communication (4 cr.)
b. BC 300 or above (4 cr.) or SP 432:
Environmental Communication (4 cr.)
Rationale:
With the revisions reflected in this proposal, these courses are no longer appropriate for this
major.
6. Add Required Courses for Major
a. EN 217: Newspaper Writing and Reporting
(4 cr.)
b. BC 200: Introduction to Multimedia
Journalism (4 cr.)
c. BC 300: Advanced Multimedia Journalism (4
cr.)
Rationale:
There is presently no accreditation requirements for this program, but the core courses for the
proposed major were selected in consultation with Dr. Susanne Shaw who is the director of the
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism. These three courses in the core meet the accreditation
standards of the ACEJ if we decide to apply for accreditation at a later date. (BC 200 and BC 300 are
addressed below in item 10.)
7. Add Options of
a. EN 406: Advanced News Writing (4 cr.) or
EN 407: Feature Magazine Writing (4 cr.)
b. BC 491: Practicum (2 cr.) or BC 492:
Internship (2 cr.)
c. EN 480: Practicum (2 cr.) or EN 491:
Internship (2 cr.)
Rationale:
The options reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the major’s revision. It also provides and
requires the students with an opportunity to have practical application of the material presented
in their course work from both departments to assist them in the job market.
8. Add “Choose two 4 credit courses with one being
300 level or higher” from list
Rationale:
The “Choose two 4 credit courses” allows the students more flexibility to take courses in either
English or CAPS, depending on their specific interests.
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Proposed Bulletin Copy: See Appendix A.
9. Revise Course
a. Rename and Renumber EN 307: Journalism
Practicum
Rationale:
The course objective is to provide practical experience and one-on-one coaching to student
journalists, because the skill sets and experience of practicum students are highly variable.
This revised course allows the instructor to design individual paths of study and achievement
that fit each student, allowing for custom coaching and goal setting. It also widens the scope
of activities that can be considered part of practicum, from writing or editing stories to
creating videos for the Web site, redesigning the paper and making other journalistic
contributions. The change from the letter grade to S/U allows the instructor more latitude in
determining student achievement. The revised description limits practicum solely to the
student paper.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
EN 307 480 Journalism Practicum
2 cr.
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better and EN 207 Instructor Permission
Graded: S/U
Closely supervised service as a reporter or editor for the student newspaper or other local
medium.
Note: May be repeated twice.
10. Create New Courses for Major
a. BC 200: Introduction to Multimedia
Journalism (4 cr.)
Rationale:
The digital revolution has transformed the way journalists gather, produce and distribute news.
It has also altered the way people consume news. Given this context, modern journalists must be
able to present compelling and relevant stories across multiple media delivery systems. Entry
level positions for newspapers often require the ability to shoot video and publish to the web.
Entry level positions for television news organizations demand not only field reports, but
maintaining web blogs and publishing updates to the web. This course will create a foundation
for a series of courses designed to create adaptable critical thinkers who can communicate clearly
in variety of delivery systems.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
BC 200 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism
4 credits
Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: C or better in EN 217
This course will introduce students to basic news reporting techniques for multiple media
platforms. Students will learn how to research stories and weigh evidence while exploring the
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technical and aesthetic expertise necessary for professionally reporting news for the web, TV and
print.
b. BC 300: Advanced Multimedia Journalism (4
cr.)
Rationale:
In addition to challenging students to do advanced research and reporting, it is necessary for
students to improve their knowledge of the aesthetic and technical skills associated with this
evolving career field.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
BC 300 Advanced Multimedia Journalism
4 credits
Offered: Winter
Prerequisites: BC 200 and EN 217
This course will involve advanced research techniques to help journalists uncover information
beyond that provided by official sources. Advanced Multimedia Journalism will also offer
opportunities to improve writing and aesthetic production skills obtained in Intro to Multimedia
Journalism.
c. EN 327: Opinion Writing (4 cr.)
Rationale:
Neither English nor Communication and Performance Studies presently offers an opinionwriting class within their journalism curricula. EN327 would prepare students to research and
write effective editorials, personal columns and critical reviews. Additionally, it would enhance
students’ multimedia journalism abilities by preparing them to blog and to participate in evolving
forms of social networking as these venues become more important to journalistic practice. This
course will be an option under the “Choose two 4 credit courses”.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
EN327 Opinion Writing
4 Cr.
Prerequisite: EN217
The theory and practice of opinion writing across journalistic platforms. Frequent exercises and
critiques.
Effect on Other Departments: The Department of English is in support of CAPS housing this
interdisciplinary major in their department.
Implementation Date: Fall 2012
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3.Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
i. Create Dance Minor
Rationale:
This program is designed as a minor in order to support and enhance student learning in disciplines such
as theatre, community health education, management of health and fitness, outdoor recreation and
leadership and music.
Proposed Bulletin Copy: See Appendix B.
ii. Create Courses
1. PE 201 A: Ballet--Beginning (1 cr.)
Rationale:
This course will allow students in the minor some theory, integration, composition and cultural
aspects of dance that are not necessarily included in the HP classes associated with them.
Students choosing to minor in dance will have the associated (and necessary) academic content
to fully understand the how and why of their art. Upon completing the minor, a student should
have the ability to perform in the various dance forms as well as an understanding of each form
has developed and why. A research paper in each course will further develop the student’s
appreciation of the dance form.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
PE 201A Ballet – Beginning
1 cr.
Must be taken concurrently with HP 201A Ballet-Beginning.
Concentrates on the aesthetics of the classical ballet from an historical perspective and changing cultural
influences on body language. Ballet will be analyzed from a choreographic perspective. Elements of
composition are analyzed and practically applied to movement studies.
2. PE 205 A: Folk Dance as a Cultural
Experience (1 cr.)
Rationale:
This course will allow students in the minor some theory, integration, composition and cultural
aspects of dance that are not necessarily included in the HP classes associated with them.
Students choosing to minor in dance will have the associated (and necessary) academic content
to fully understand the how and why of their art. Upon completing the minor, a student should
have the ability to perform in the various dance forms as well as an understanding of each form
has developed and why. A research paper in each course will further develop the student’s
appreciation of the dance form.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
PE 205A Folk Dance as a Cultural Experience
1 cr.
Must be taken concurrently with HP 205A Folk Dance
Focuses on understanding movement and music as it relates to understanding a culture or cultures.
Students will learn about folk dance from a perspective of cultural and cross-cultural communications,
societal purposes of dance, body language, etiquette and rhythmic expression.
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3. PE 206A: Modern Dance (1 cr.)
Rationale:
This course will allow students in the minor some theory, integration, composition and cultural
aspects of dance that are not necessarily included in the HP classes associated with them.
Students choosing to minor in dance will have the associated (and necessary) academic content
to fully understand the how and why of their art. Upon completing the minor, a student should
have the ability to perform in the various dance forms as well as an understanding of each form
has developed and why. A research paper in each course will further develop the student’s
appreciation of the dance form.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
PE 206A Modern Dance – Beginning
1 cr.
Must be taken concurrently with HP 206A Modern Dance – Beginning
Further develops a personal artistic aesthetic that is reflected in technique, performance, choreography
and written word. Influences of culture, sexual identity, religion/spirituality, ritual, street theater, feminist
study, relationship of the witness and the performer will be discussed from as assigned reading material.
4. PE 201 B: Ballet—Intermediate (1 cr.)
Rationale:
This course will allow students in the minor some theory, integration, composition and cultural
aspects of dance that are not necessarily included in the HP classes associated with them.
Students choosing to minor in dance will have the associated (and necessary) academic content
to fully understand the how and why of their art. Upon completing the minor, a student should
have the ability to perform in the various dance forms as well as an understanding of each form
has developed and why. A research paper in each course will further develop the student’s
appreciation of the dance form.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
PE 201B Ballet – Intermediate
1 cr.
Must be taken concurrently with HP 201B Ballet – Intermediate
Concentrates on the aesthetics of the ballet from changing cultural influences on body language, story,
costuming, setting, music and themes. Ballet will be analyzed from a choreographic and cultural
perspective. Composition studies will be developed into completed pieces of student choreography.
5. PE 206 B: Modern Dance—Intermediate (1
cr.)
Rationale:
This course will allow students in the minor some theory, integration, composition and cultural
aspects of dance that are not necessarily included in the HP classes associated with them.
Students choosing to minor in dance will have the associated (and necessary) academic content
to fully understand the how and why of their art. Upon completing the minor, a student should
have the ability to perform in the various dance forms as well as an understanding of each form
has developed and why. A research paper in each course will further develop the student’s
appreciation of the dance form.
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Proposed Bulletin Description:
PE 206B Modern Dance – Intermediate
1 cr.
Must be taken concurrently with HP 206B Modern Dance – Intermediate.
Further develops personal artistic aesthetic reflected in technique, performance, choreography and written
word. All art forms are explored as integral parts of dance art. Touring artists and guest artist master
classes in a variety of movement forms will be part of the dance experience.
iii. Revise Waiver of “Maximum Health Promotion Credit”
Rationale:
Due to the dance courses having mostly the HP prefix, students taking the Dance Minor would
also fall under this exception.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
Maximum Health Promotion Credit
Students in baccalaureate degree programs may count up to six credits of health
promotion (HP) courses toward graduation. (Exception: management of health and
fitness majors, and physical education majors and minors, and dance minors may
apply ten credits of HP courses toward graduation.) Students in associate degree
programs may apply three credits of HP courses toward graduation, and those in
certificate programs may apply two credits of HP courses toward graduation.
Effects on Other Departments: None
Implementation Date: Fall 2012
4.Department of Psychology
i. Create a New Course PY 309: Psychopharmacology
Rationale:
The field of Psychology is rapidly changing, driven in large part by discoveries in neuroscience (leading
to cross disciplinary fields, such as “behavioral neuroscience”) and by a human population that is growing
more reliant on psychoactive medications, including recreational drugs and drugs to treat mental illness
(e.g., antidepressant drugs). Therefore, the proposed addition of PY309 Psychopharmacology reflects an
important need in undergraduate Psychology education. This course will provide a basic overview of
pharmacology, drug development, animal and human drug testing, recreational drug effects and actions,
and mental disorder therapeutic drug effects and actions. By the end of this course, students will have a
firm understanding of research and development efforts for psychoactive drugs and drug action and
effects for the major classes of psychoactive drugs.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
PY309 Psychopharmacology
4 credits (4-0-0)
Prerequisite: PY100G, L, S, or H. PY204 recommended.
This course provides an introduction to psychoactive drugs used for recreational or therapeutic purposes.
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The major topics covered include basic pharmacology, psychoactive drug effects on nervous system
functioning and behavior, recreational drugs, and pharmacotherapeutic drugs.
Effects on Other Departments: None
Implementation Date: Fall 2012
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Appendix A
Bulletin Copy for College of CAPS
Electronic Multimedia Journalism Major
This major is designed for the student seeking a career in the news industry. Students are taught how to research, write, shoot, edit
and produce news stories for electronic media (radio, TV and the Internet). Students are also taught leadership and responsibility
through study of communication ethics and law. The course work is integrated with “live” student-produced newscasts. The
Multimedia Journalism major will help students acquire the writing and research skills necessary for providing audiences
with compelling and relevant stories in a variety of media formats. Students will learn how to create content for broadcast,
magazines, newspapers and online publications. In addition to receiving intensive writing instruction, students will gain an
understanding of the technical, aesthetic and legal elements of this field.
124
Total Credits Required for Degree
Liberal Studies
Health Promotion Requirements
30-40
2
Required Courses in Major
SP 110 Interpersonal Communication
EN 206 Survey of Journalism
BC 265 Writing and Announcing for Broadcast
BC 271 Audio Production
BC 272 Television Production
BC 365 Broadcast News Writing and Reporting
EN 217 Newspaper Writing and Reporting
BC 200 Intro to Multimedia Journalism
BC 300 Advanced Multimedia Journalism
EN 406 Advanced News Writing or EN 407 Feature Magazine Writing
3240
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
BC 470 Mass Communication Law
BC 491 Practicum or BC 492 Internship
EN 480 Practicum or EN 491 Internship
4
2
2
BC 471 Mass Communication and Society
4
BC 420 Global Communication or
BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.)
BC course 300 or above or
SP 432 Environmental Communication (4 cr.)
4
Other Required Course
PS 101 Introduction to Political Science [IV] or
PS 105 American Government (4 cr.) [IV]
Choose two 4 credit courses with one being 300 level or higher
BC165: Introduction to Mass Media or EN206:Survey of Journalism
AD234: Electronic Imaging: Web Design
EN303: Technical and Professional Writing
EN306: Journalism Editing and Design
BC310: Sports and Special Events Programming
EN327: Opinion Writing
EN406: Advanced News Writing
EN407: Feature and Magazine Writing
EN495: Special Topics
BC473-F: Advanced Field Production (BC 272 required)
BC473-M: Advanced Multimedia Production
4
4
4
8
Recommended Liberal Studies Courses
EN211E: Critical Thinking and Writing (Communication)
PS101: Introduction to Political Science
PS105 American Government
SO113 Social Problems
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SO222 Social Inequality
EC101 The American Economy (Social Sciences)
MA171: Introduction to Probability and Statistics
CS101: Web Site Construction (Formal Communication Studies)
Minor
Any minor except media production and new technology or media studies electronic journalism or journalism.
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Appendix B
Dance Minor
Total Credits Required for Minor ...............................................................................................20
Required Dance Courses: ......................................................................................................12
HP 201A Ballet – Beginning
1
HP 205A Folk Dance
1
HP 206A Modern Dance – Beginning
1
HP 201B Ballet – Intermediate or
HP 206B Modern Dance – Intermediate
1
PE 201A Ballet – Beginning
1
PE 205A Folk Dance as a Cultural Experience
1
PE 206A Modern Dance – Beginning
1
PE 201B Ballet – Intermediate or
PE 206B Modern Dance – Intermediate
1
PE 381 History of Dance
2
PE 383 Theory of Dance
2
Electives .............................................................................................................................. .....8
Choose From:
HN 210 Nutrition for Humans
4
HP 201B Ballet – Intermediate
1
HP 203A Jazz Dance
1
HP 203B Dance Performance Company
2
HP 205B Hip Hop
1
HP 205C Belly Dance
1
HP 206B Modern Dance – Intermediate
1
HP 208A Country and Square Dancing
1
HP 208B Ballroom and Latin Dancing
1
HP 208C Swing and Salsa Dancing
1
HP 210 Aerobics
1
HP 214 Pilates
1
HP 222A Tai Chi – Beginning
1
HP 222C Tai Chi – Sword
1
HP 225A Yoga – Beginning
1
HP 225C Yoga – Pilates
1
HP 295 Special Topics in Health Promotion
1
Note: HP 295 may be taken only if it is a dance class; may be repeated if topic changes
PE 112 Fundamental Motor Skills
2
PE 211 Dance Survey
2
PE 212 Anatomical and Mechanical Assessment of Human
Movement
3
Note: PE 211 and 212 have prerequisites which are not in this minor
PE 295 Special Topics in Physical Education
1-4
PE 489 Related Arts: Dance, Music, Art
2
PE 495 Special Topics in Physical Education
1-4
TEA 132 Acting
4
TEA 141 Fundamentals of Entertainment Design
4
TEA 234 Makeup Studio
2
TEA 491 Practicum in Theater and Entertainment Arts
1
MU 109 Show Choir
0.5
Note: Show Choir may be repeated for credit
Note: Theatre and Entertainment Arts majors may not apply any TEA courses to both their major and their minor curricula.
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