September 9, 2008
SUBJECT: UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 24, 2008 and
CONTINUATION MEETING OF MAY 1, 2008
TO: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
College Deans
Department Chairpersons
FROM: Carole Wells
Vice Provost
The following course and program additions, changes and deletions have been approved by the Departmental Curriculum
Committees; the College Curriculum Committees; the Graduate Council, where appropriate; and the University
Curriculum Committee at its April 24 and continuation meeting of May 1, 2008 meeting, and signed by the President on
May 28, 2008 and will be placed into the curriculum effective Spring 2009 semester (20096) unless otherwise indicated.
UCC BYLAWS REVISION
POLICY REVISION FOR 400-LEVEL COURSES: (Eff. Fall 2008 – 20093)
The new policy for 400-level courses states:
[GRD 0401]
400-Level Courses
Courses at the 400 level are designed to be flexible to the needs of students and programs. By definition, they are at
a higher level of difficulty than 300-level courses and at a lower level than 500-level courses, but 400-level courses
may be used or required for either undergraduate or graduate degree programs, depending on the curricular
requirements of the degree program. Courses at the 400-level that are taken for credit in an undergraduate program
cannot be used or repeated for credit in a graduate program. However, 400-level courses may be used for credit as
part of a combined bachelor’s/master’s program. Individual master’s programs may limit the number of 400-level
credits that can apply to the degree or require a specific number of 500-level credits for the degree. Students should
consult with their advisors before taking 400-level courses.
NEW UNIVERSITY POLICY – ROUTING PROCEDURES
FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION PROPOSALS: (Eff. Fall 2008 – 20093)
[UCC 0801]
Course approval policy introduced for Distance Education courses to be added to Curriculum Routing Procedures as
Article VI. G. The language of the new policy has been submitted to APSCUF Representative Council for final approval.
COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
COURSE PREREQUISITE/SYLLABUS REVISION: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
NUR/BIO 450 Introduction to Epidemiology
[LAS 08035]
3 SH - 3 CH
NEW COURSES: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
CSC 505
Fundamentals of Computer Science
[LAS 08039]
3 SH - 3 CH
University Curriculum Memo of April 24, 2008
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NEW PROGRAM TRACK: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
[LAS 08040]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
5
16
02
Computer Science/Information Technology
MS
11.0103
30 SH for concentration as follows: Core Courses (18-24 SH) from the following: CSC 411, 421, 456, 510, 512, 521,
541, 552, 554. Elective Courses (0-6 SH) from the following: CSC 402, 415, 425, 447, 480, 520, 526, 548, 555, 580, 557.
Thesis (0 or 6 SH): CSC 599. Students must select either the thesis option or the comprehensive examinations option.
Thesis option requires completion of 24 SH of courses and 6 SH of thesis. Comprehensive examination option requires
completion of 30 SH of courses and passing the comprehensive examinations. Students must complete at least 18 SH of
500-level courses. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with the beginning version number 20096.
NEW PROGRAM TRACK: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
[LAS 08041]
The new program track Combined BS/MS in Computer Science/Information Technology will have two program codes
identifying whether the student is enrolled in the undergraduate or the graduate component of the program.
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
2
16
41
Computer Science/Information Technology (Combined MS)
BS
11.0103
5
16
21
Computer Science/Information Technology (Combined BS)
MS
11.0103
120 SH required for BS degree as follows: General Education 57 SH; Major Program, 1. Required Courses 33 SH: CSC
125, 130, 135, 136, 242, 253, 341, 352, 354, 385, 411. 2. Elective Courses 21 SH: CSC 235, 237, 241, 243, 310, 342,
343, 361, 402, 415, 421, 425, 447, 456, 480. Concomitant Courses, 1. Required Courses 9 SH: MAT 121, 140, WRI 207.
2. Internship – optional: CSC 280 (3-6 SH), CSC 380 (3-6 SH). BS in Computer Science is awarded after the completion
of 120 undergraduate credits; B-average or higher CSC courses required for admission to Graduate School. 30 SH
required for MS in Computer Science/Information Technology as follows: Core Courses (18-24 SH) from the following:
CSC 411, 421, 456, 510, 512, 521, 541, 552, 554. Elective Courses (0-6 SH) from the following: CSC 402, 415, 425,
447, 480, 520, 526, 548, 555, 580, 557. Thesis (0 or 6 SH): CSC 599. Students must select either the thesis option or the
comprehensive examinations option. Thesis option requires completion of 24 SH of courses and 6 SH of thesis.
Comprehensive examination option requires completion of 30 SH of courses and passing the comprehensive
examinations. Students must complete at least 18 SH of 500-level courses. Other notes: Additional 12 SH of 400-level
CSC courses counted toward the 120 SH for the BS above the 45 SH limit for the undergraduate degree counted for the
MS. 138 SH total credits needed to receive both the BS and MS in Computer Science/Information Technology. A new
program check sheet is necessary identified with the beginning version number 20096.
COURSE SYLLABUS REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2008 – 20093)
CPY 511
Inferential Statistics and Research Design
[LAS 08042]
3 SH - 3 CH
COURSE DESCRIPTION/SYLLABUS and PREREQUISITE REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2008 – 20093)
ECO 350
Public Finance
[BUS 0817]
3 SH – 3 CH
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COURSE DESCRIPTION/SYLLABUS REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2008 – 20093)
ECO 379
Independent Study
[BUS 0820]
1-3 SH – 1-3 CH
NEW COURSES: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
MKT 333
Marketing the Attractions Industry
MGM 333
Managing Attractions Operations
[BUS 0828]
[BUS 0831]
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
COURSE PREREQUISITE/SYLLABUS and NUMBER REVISION: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
FROM:
TO:
MKT 310
Principles of Marketing
MKT 210
Principles of Marketing
SELECTED TOPICS ANNOUNCED: (Eff. Summer I, 2008 – 20091)
MGM 371
Selected Topics in Management: Managing Attractions Operations
[BUS 0832]
[BUS 0834]
3 SH – 3 CH
University Curriculum Memo of April 24, 2008
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
Certificate Code: Program:
82008
Attractions Management and Marketing
A certificate of recognition consisting of a minimum of 18 S.H. The curriculum for the certificate of recognition is the
following: MGM 333 Managing Attractions Operations and MKT 333 Marketing the Attractions Industry (required); and four
of the following courses: MGM 335 Human Resource Management, MGM 337 Management of Labor Relations, MGM 351
Operations Management, MGM/MKT 361 Principles of Business Logistics, MGM/MKT 371 Selected Topics in Marketing or
Management (if related), MKT 312 Consumer Behavior, MKT 340 Retail Management, MKT 355 Retail Marketing, MKT 360
Marketing Research, PED 280 Event and Facility Management, SPE 170 An Introduction to Public Relations, BUS 390
Internship in Business (focus on Attractions Management or Marketing; strongly recommended). All course prerequisites must
be satisfied. This certificate will be available to College of Business majors.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COURSE SYLLABUS, CONTACT HOUR, and LOAD HOUR REVISION: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
TO:
FROM:
PED 003
Dance Repertory I
1 SH - 1 CH
PED 003
Dance Repertory I
PED 004
Dance Repertory II
1 SH - 1 CH
PED 004
Dance Repertory II
PED 115
Dance Repertory III
1 SH - 1 CH
PED 115
Dance Repertory III
PED 116
Dance Repertory IV
1 SH - 1 CH
PED 116
Dance Repertory IV
PED 214
Dance Repertory V
1 SH - 1 CH
PED 214
Dance Repertory V
PED 215
Dance Repertory VI
1 SH - 1 CH
PED 215
Dance Repertory VI
[EDU 0831]
1 SH - 2 CH
1 SH - 2 CH
1 SH - 2 CH
1 SH - 2 CH
1 SH - 2 CH
1 SH - 2 CH
COURSE SYLLABUS OMNIBUS REVISION – HUMAN KINETICS DEPT: (Eff. Fall 2008 – 20093)
All HEA prefix course syllabi (except those already in compliance) are updated with assessment criteria.
[EDU 0833]
COURSE SYLLABUS OMNIBUS REVISION – HUMAN KINETICS DEPT: (Eff. Fall 2008 – 20093)
All PED prefix course syllabi (except those already in compliance) are updated with assessment criteria.
[EDU 0835]
COURSE SYLLABUS OMNIBUS REVISION – LIBRARY SCIENCE/
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT: (Eff. Fall 2008 – 20093)
[EDU 0836]
All ITC prefix course syllabi (except those already in compliance) are updated with assessment criteria.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
NEW COURSE: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
FRE 213
Advanced Conversation in French
[LAS 07096]
3 SH - 3 CH
MINOR PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
Minor Code:
Program:
00029
German Communication and Culture
[LAS 08063]
Under Area 1., Required Courses: remove GER 340; area semester hours adjusted to 12 SH. Under Area 2. Elective
courses: remove GER (Literature) and GER 325 Advanced Syntax and Stylistics I; any two courses with the GER prefix
will be required for a total of 6 SH. The minimum required credits for this minor program remain at 18 SH. A new minor
program check sheet is necessary identified with the new version number 20096.
Note: Revision of credit hours:
[LAS 08068]
A typographical error in the summary of request for proposal LAS 06002 of the UCC Meeting of November 30, 2006,
indicated an incorrect increase in credit hours for GEL 230/231 (Paleontology Lecture/Lab). In addition, the memo had a
typographical error pertaining to the previous and new clock hours for this course. This course was not offered by the
university since its last revision, and this correction is implemented retroactively as follows:
COURSE CLOCK HOUR/LOAD HOUR REVISION: (Eff. retroactive to Fall 2007 – 20083)
FROM:
TO:
GEL 230/231
Paleontology and Lab
3 SH – 4 CH
GEL 230/231
Paleontology and Lab
3 SH – 5 CH
(This revision constitutes an increase in the laboratory portion of the course from 2 to 3 clock hours.)
University Curriculum Memo of April 24, 2008
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COLLEGE OF THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
COURSE SYLLABUS REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2008 – 20093)
MUP 289
Jazz Orchestra
MUS 225
Jazz: Its History and Influence
MUS 226
Jazz Improvisation
[VPA 0812]
[VPA 0816]
[VPA 0822]
1 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
2 SH – 2 CH
COURSE DESCRIPTION/SYLLABUS,
[VPA 0875]
PREREQUISITE, and TITLE REVISION: (Eff. Spring 2009 – 20096)
FROM:
TO:
CDE 238
Graphic Design I: Symbology
CDE 238
Graphic Design I: The Visual Message
SELECTED TOPICS ANNOUNCED: (Eff. Summer I 2008 – 20091)
[VPA 08101]
SPE 370
Selected Topics in Speech Communication: Leadership for School Personnel
ds
cc:
3 SH - 3 CH
Mr. R. Bazylak, Ms. K. Morris, Ms. M. Hughes, Dr. V. Brancato, Dr. Wm. Stahler, Ms. A. Liska, Dr. M. Gambone, Mr. L.
McGhee, Mr. M. Santos, Ms. L. Male, Mr. G. Godshall, Ms. K. Gardi, Mr. J. Mumbauer, Ms. K. Malloy, Ms. L. Dietrich,
Ms. L. Grabowski, Ms. C. Jones, Ms. M. Follweiler, Ms. P. Blatt, Ms. J. Holleran, Ms. S. Sperduto, Secretaries of Academic
Departments, and U.C.C. Members