Xavier University of Louisiana 2014-2016 Catalog Corrigenda
Xavier University of Louisiana
Catalog Corrigenda and Amendments
Updates and corrections to the printed 2014-2016 University Catalog.
(Version 05/12/2016)
College of Arts and Sciences
Additions to Expansive Core
Fine Arts:
Humanities:
PHIL 3400 – Ethical Conduct in Scientific Research
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science:
Social Sciences:
PSCI/PADM 2050 – Introduction to Public Policy and Administration
Approved by Academic Council on 10/28/14
CMST 3125 -- Science Communication.
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
Cross-Listed Courses
ART 4130 – African Art as AADS 4130 – African Art
Approved by Academic Council on 9/30/14.
CRWT 2070 – Creative Nonfiction Writing (workshop) as PRWT 2070 – Creative Nonfiction
Writing (workshop)
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15.
ENGL 2200 – Modern English Grammars as PRWT 2200 – Modern English Grammars
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15.
BIOL 3160 -- Biomedical Physics as PHYS 3160 – Biomedical Physics
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
PHYS 2510--Computational Science & Engineering as MATH 2510 – Computational Science &
Engineering
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
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Policy Change(s)
Beginning in the fall semester of 2015, the minimum number of hours required for an
undergraduate degree will change from 128 hours to 120 hours.
New Degree(s) Offered
Ed. D. in Educational Leadership
The doctoral program (Ed. D.) in educational leadership has been approved by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The 60-hour curriculum will
focus on urban education and school turnaround, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that
blends theory and applied research with practice. In keeping with Xavier’s Mission, the program
is designed for the candidate who wants to become a leader and agent of change in approaching
the current challenges facing many schools today. The program follows Xavier’s mission with a
focus on leadership values that include social justice, collaborative relationships, advocacy, and
inclusion of all the organization’s stakeholders. Candidates will learn strategies and skills that
will engage all constituents in creating schools with sustainable high performance based on
effective organizational models and best instructional practices. The platform to change is
underpinned by the pedagogical successes of urban schools that consistently meet the academic
needs of all children, including those who are poor and minority.
New Minor(s)
Professional Writing
The Department of English offers a Professional Writing minor through the Arts and
Sciences Curriculum. A grade of B or better in ENGL 1000/1010 and ENGL 1020/1023H will be
required of students who are completing the program as their academic minor. The minor in
Professional Writing will consist of professional writing courses and courses in English, Creative
Writing, and Mass Communication.
The 18 hours of course work consist of:
・ TWO workshop seminars that, while different in focus, emphasize clear prose
writing for a general audience (PRWT 2000 and PRWT/CRWT 2070);
・ ONE class on grammar (PRWT/ENGL 2200);
・ ONE class on technical writing (PRWT 3155);
・ and ONE of the following six choices, adding up to an additional 6 hours:
-- two sections of On-campus Writing Apprenticeship (PRWT 4000) ; or
-- two sections of Off-campus Writing Apprenticeship (PRWT 4001); or
-- PRWT 4000 and PRWT 4001 (one section each); or
-- MSCM 2222 and MSCM 2500; or
-- one 3 hour writing course (such as Science Writing) and MCSM 2222
(course must be approved by program director); or
-- one 3 hour writing course and one section of Writing Apprenticeship (course
must be approved by program director).
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It should be noted that, while many classes are writing-intensive, only those classes that are
“writing-centric” have been chosen for the course load. The point of a writing-centric course is
the writing itself. No grade lower than a C may be applied to the minor.
Courses
PRWT 2000. Professional Prose. The students of the workshop seminar write potentially
publishable works of professional-level prose on a topic of their own choice; revised versions go
into an end of semester portfolio. In addition, students write weekly critiques and one review.
Prerequisites: final grade of a B or higher in English 1000/1010 and ENGL 1020. (3, Fa)
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
PRWT 3155. Technical Writing. A course specifically designed for writing in organizational
cultures. Course assignments focus on content, organization, format, awareness of audience and
purpose, conciseness and accuracy of language, and correctness. Course assignments include
memos, proposals, instructions, letters, and reports. Successful completion of the Freshman
English sequence is required. (3, Sp)
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
PRWT 4000. On-Campus Writing Apprenticeship. This practicum promotes hands-on
writing experience while writing for an on-campus client, such as the Xavier Herald or the
Xavierite. In addition to the writing, students meet weekly with the Professional Writing
instructor to talk about writing strategies, approaches, and the writing itself. The course may be
taken up to two times for credit. Prerequisites PRWT 2000, PRWT 2070, PRWT 2200, PRWT
3000. (3, Fa-Sp)
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
PRWT 4001. Off-Campus Writing Apprenticeship. This practicum promotes hands-on
writing experience while writing for an off-campus client, such as the Tennessee Williams
Festival. In addition, students meet weekly with the Professional Writing instructor to talk about
writing strategies, approaches, and the writing itself. This course may be taken up to two times
for credit. Prerequisites PRWT 2000, PRWT 2070, PRWT 2200, PRWT 3000. (3, Fa-Sp)
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
Art
New Course(s):
ART 1070. Introduction to Throwing on the Potter's Wheel. Concentrated investigation and
practice of pottery making techniques using the potter's wheel. Clay and glazing, and various
kiln-firing procedures are also explored, along with historical research. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/18/14
ART 2130. Special Topics in Art History. This course is designed to more fully develop
topics, genres and periods of Art that are introduced briefly in the two introductory Art History
courses, History of Art 1A and 1B. Different topics offered in this course will emphasize the
different methodologies and cultural expressions of World Art from the prehistoric to the
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contemporary period. An individual student may take this course a total of three times as long as
the content differs in each of the chosen classes. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/3/15
ART 3020. Web Design. This course will focus on website and interface design for the mobile
web, fostering an approach in design aesthetics which embraces new technology and creative
expression using typography, graphics, and interactivity. Projects will examine elements in
website and interface design efficiency including color, typography, site mapping and
navigation, information architecture, wire framing / page layout, and user ability. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/19/15
Course Title Changes
Art 1030 Drawing 1a
Art 1040 Drawing 1b
Art 2030 drawing 2a
Art 2040 Drawing 2b
Art 4030 Drawing IV a
Art 3050 Painting 2a
Art 3060 painting 2b
Art 4050 Painting III a
Art 3070- Sculpture II a
Art 3080. Sculpture II b
Art 4070 Sculpture III a
Art 3090 Printmaking II a
Art 3100 Printmaking II b
Art 4090 Printmaking IIIa
Art 3110. Ceramics II a
Art 3120. Ceramics II b
Art 4110 Ceramics IIIa
Art 4010. Graphic Design II a
Design
Art 4020. Graphic Design II b
Art 4210 Graphic Design III a
to Drawing 1 Beginning Drawing
to Drawing 2 Intermediate Drawing
to Drawing 3 Figure Drawing 1
to Drawing 4 Figure Drawing 2
to Drawing 5 Experimental Drawing
to Painting 2, Intermediate Painting
to Painting 3, Advanced Painting
to Painting 4, Advanced Painting Techniques
to Sculpture 2, Intermediate Sculpture
to Sculpture 3, Advanced Sculpture
to Sculpture 4, Advanced Sculptural Techniques
to Printmaking 2 Intermediate Printmaking
to Printmaking 3 Advanced Printmaking
to printmaking 4, Advanced Techniques in
Printmaking
to Ceramics 2 Intermediate Ceramics
to Ceramics 3, Advanced Ceramics
to Ceramics 4 Advanced Techniques in Ceramics
to Graphic Design 2, Intermediate Graphic
to Graphic Design 3, Advanced Graphic Design
to Graphic Design 4, Advanced Graphic Design
Academic Council Informational Item on 10/22/15
Course deletions
Art 4060, Painting III b
Art4080, Painting III b
Art 4120, Ceramics III b
Art 4220, Graphic Design III b
Art 4200, Printmaking IV b
Art 4220, Graphic Design III b
Art 4080, Sculpture III b
Art 4150, Painting IV a
Art 4160, Painting IV b
Art 4170, Sculpture IV a
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Art 4180, Sculpture IV b
Art 4100, Printmaking III b
Art 4040 Drawing IV b
Academic Council Informational Item on 10/22/15
Biology
[p. 76]
The statement at the bottom of the page reads as follows:
** The Physical Science requirement can be satisfied by PHYS 1010, PHYS 2020, IPSC 2010, IPSC 2020, or
IPSC 4010.
The statement has been amended to read as follows:
** The Physical Science requirement can be satisfied by PHYS 1010, PHYS 2010, IPSC 2010, IPSC 2020, or
IPSC 4010.
Noted on 12/16/14
New course(s)
BIOL 3160/PHYS 3160. Biomedical Physics. This course is designed specifically for students
pursuing careers in medicine or those related to human health. Interdisciplinary in nature, it
covers principles of physics that are essential in understanding real life phenomena, with
particular focus on applications in medicine and human health. Ideal for students interested in
nursing, diagnostic medicine, biomedical research, physiotherapy, or veterinarian medicine.
Prerequisites: Completion, with a grade of "C" or better, BIOL 1240/1240L and PHYS
2010/2010L. Corequisite: PHYS 2020.2020L is recommended but not essential. (3, FaSp).
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
BIOL 2015L. General Microbiology Lab (Prepharmacy). Study of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic microorganisms using techniques such as microscopic identification, aseptic
inoculations, staining, and culturing. Additional aspects of microbial physiology and
biochemistry using microorganisms of significance in medical or pharmaceutical industry will
also be covered. LIMITED TO PREPHARMACY STUDENTS.
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Biology B.S. and Biology B.S.
Premedical Programs from 129 to 126 credit hours
Current Policy
The Biology and Biology Premedical B.S. degree programs currently require 129 credit
hours, including statistics (MATH 1020, a 3 credit-hour expansive core course, or an
alternate Statistics or Biostatistics course) as a major requirement, and two additional 3hour expansive core courses.
New Policy
The Biology B.S. and Biology B.S. Premedical programs require a minimum 126 credit
hours. Both programs require a statistics course (selected from MATH 1020, STAT
2010, MATH 3010/3010D, or STAT 3010/3010D), which is a Mathematics requirement
of the major and also qualifies as an expansive core. One additional expansive core
course of 3 hours is required.
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Approved by Academic Council on 11/03/15
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Biology B.A. Program from 129 to 125
credit hours
Current Policy
The Biology B.A. degree program currently requires 129 credit hours, including a
physical science course (any IPSC course, PHYS 1010, or PHYS 2010) as a major
requirement, two additional 3-hour expansive core courses, and 4 hours of free electives.
New Policy
The Biology B.A. program requires a minimum of 125 credit hours, including 3 hours of
free electives. IPSC or PHYS 1010 will complete the physical science required for the
major, and also count as one expansive core course. In this case, one additional
expansive core course is required to meet the expansive core requirement of 6 hours.
Students may elect to use PHYS 2010 for the physical science requirement, but this
course does not satisfy the expansive core. Students taking PHYS 2010 for physical
science will need to take two expansive core courses to complete the requirement. They
may choose a second expansive core course for their free elective, or take an additional
course as needed to complete the expansive core.
Approved by Academic Council on 11/03/15
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Biology B.S. (accelerated premedical
3+1 degree program) from 133 to 126 credit hours
Current Policy
The Biology B.S. accelerated premedical 3+1 degree program currently requires 133
credit hours, including Calculus (MATH 1070) and two 3-hour expansive core courses.
Students complete their B.S. degree with 27 semester hours transferred from professional
school. The 27 hours include 15 hours of Biology electives, 4 hours of Chemistry
electives, and 8 hours of free electives.
New Policy
The B.S. in Biology (accelerated premedical 3+1 degree program) requires 126 credit
hours. The program requires a statistics course (selected from MATH 1020, STAT 2010,
MATH 3010/3010D, or STAT 3010/3010D), which is a Mathematics requirement of the
major and also qualifies as an expansive core. One additional expansive core course of 3
hours is required.
24 transfer credits are required from professional school, including 15 hours of Biology
electives, 3 hours of Chemistry electives, and 6 hours of free electives). Calculus
(MATH 1070) is not required for the degree.
Approved by Academic Council on 11/03/15
Policy change(s)
The revised policy will add the following prerequisite to the catalog:
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“All one-credit-hour Biology laboratory courses numbered 1230 and above require
either concurrent enrollment in the corresponding lecture, or previous completion
of the lecture course.”
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
Changes to the minor in Biology
Current Policy
Students in other majors who wish to minor in Biology must take 1230/1230L,
1240/1240L, and at least ten hours of Biology numbered above 1240.
New Policy
Students in other majors who wish to minor in Biology must take 1230/1230L,
1240/1240L, and at least ten additional hours of Biology numbered 1210 and above.
Approved by Academic Council on 12/1/15
Course deletion(s)
BIOL 2340. Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanism.
Information item in Academic Council meeting held on 12/1/15
Business
New course(s)
MGMT 3100. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. This course focuses on the
concept of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (CSRS) as it relates to organizations in the
domestic and international domain. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach to CSRS, and
considers the historical, philosophical, strategic, political, environmental, psychological and global
underpinnings of this phenomenon. Students will be introduced to its history and evolution, the diverse
approaches to its conceptualization and application, its relationship to traditional financial performance
measures, its implications for functional and stakeholder groups and its global effect and reach. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 4/12/16
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Accounting and Business from 128 to 121
hours:
Due to the change in the university policy requiring 120 hours for a degree the Division
of Business has decided to make the following changes in our curriculum.
1. Remove the 4 hours of free electives
2. Remove Accounting 1020 from the business core
To remove the accounting class required some redesign of the Accounting 1010 and 1020
classes. The following changes should be made to the course descriptions in the next
catalog.
Current catalog entry:
ACCT 1010 – 1020. Principles of Accounting I and II. Application of GAAP
accounting principles of sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations. Prerequisite:
None. Courses must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite(s): None (3, FaSpSu, EXP)
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Change, effective Fall 2015:
ACCT 1010. Principles of Accounting. Application of GAAP accounting principles of
sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations including Statement of Cash Flows
and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite(s): None (3, FaSpSu, EXP)
Approved by Academic Council on 6/18/15
Revised Accounting Minor proposal:
Current catalog entry:
Minor in Accounting – The minor in accounting consists of the following 18 hours of
coursework:
ACCT 1010-1020
6
Principles of Accounting I and II
ACCT 2010-2020
6
Intermediate Accounting I and II
Accounting Electives*
6
18
*The six hours of Accounting electives must be courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Change, effective Fall 2015:
Minor in Accounting – The minor in accounting consists of the following 18 hours of
coursework:
ACCT 1010
3
Principles of Accounting
ACCT 2010-2020
6
Intermediate Accounting I and II
Accounting Electives*
9
18
*The nine hours of Accounting electives must be courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Approved by Academic Council on 6/18/15
Chemistry
New Course(s):
CHEM 4012. Materials Chemistry. Materials Chemistry is a gateway course to applied areas
of science and technology. This discipline focuses on synthesis, structure and properties of the
substances that find their application in modern technology. Inorganic solids and organic
polymers will be a primary focus in this course. Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry (CHEM 2220)
and Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 3011).
Approved by Academic Council on 9/30/14
CHEM 1003. Chemistry in Everyday Life. Detailed discussion of one or more topics in
chemistry for non-science majors. A lab component is included. Prerequisites: Completion of all
required developmental Mathematics courses. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 3/26/15
CHEM 4060 Advanced Biochemistry Student will explore the biological chemistry of
specialized cellular processes including genome structure and organization, DNA replication and
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repair, transcription, translation, and regulation of these processes. Specialized processes of
chloroplasts and mitochondria will also be examined. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 3130.
(3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/3/15
Policy regarding the Biochemistry curriculum
Current Policy
The current Biochemistry major is 129 hours and includes a double concentration in
Biology and Math.
New Policy
Students declaring a Biochemistry major will choose to minor in either Biology (125
hours) or Math (124 hours) or have a double concentration in both. New curriculum
tables are as follows:
Approved by Academic Council on 11/3/15
PROGRAM IN BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOLOGY MINOR
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours
1st
2nd
Semester Semester
CHEM 1010/1010D/1011L
or CHEM 1110/1110D/1111LCHEM 1020/1020D/1021L
or CHEM 1120/1120D/1121L
Communication Studies
ENGL 1000/1010-1020
Foreign Language
Freshman Seminar
MATH 1030-1070
Physical Education (activity course)
4
3
3
1
4
1
16
4
General Chemistry I-II
or Chemistry I-II
3
3
3
1
4
Essential Core
English Composition
Fundamental Core
First Year Experience
Pre-Calculus/Intro. Calculus
Essential Core
18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
CHEM 2210/2210D/2230LCHEM 2220/2220D/2240L
BIOL 1230/1230L-1240/1240L
History
PHYS 2010/2010L-2020/2020L
Theology
4
4
Organic Chemistry I-II
4
3
4
4
General Biology
Essential Core
General Physics
Essential Core
15
4
3
15
JUNIOR YEAR
CHEM 3130/3130L
CHEM 3210/3210L
CHEM 4080
4
4
0
Introduction to Biochemistry
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to Research
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CHEM 4140
MATH1020/STAT 2010 or MATH
3010/STAT 30101
African American and Diaspora
Studies
BIOL 2010/2010L
ENGL 2010
Fine Arts
Philosophy2
3
3
3
4
3
14
3
3
16
Metabolism
Basic Statistics I or Biostatistics
(Expansive Core)
Essential Core
General Microbiology
Intro. to World Literature
Essential Core
Essential Core
SENIOR YEAR
CHEM 4083
CHEM 4060
CHEM 4150L (capstone)
CHEM 3010/3030L
BIOL Elective3
BIOL Elective3
CHEM 4999
Theology
Expansive Core1
Philosophy2
Social Science
3
3
2
4
3
4
0
3
3
3
16
3
15
Undergraduate Research
Advanced Biochemistry
Genomics and Proteomics Lab
Physical Chemistry for Life
Sciences
Biology
Biology
Senior Comprehensives
Essential Core
Expansive Core
Essential Core
Essential Core
_____
1
MATH 3010/STATS 3010 (Biostatistics) or MATH 1020/STATS 2010 (Basic Statistics I) must be taken as the natural sciences
expansive core, and CMST 3250 (Scientific Communication) is recommended for the second expansive core course
2
3 hours should come from PHIL 3250 (Philosophy of Science) or PHIL 3400 (Research Ethics)
3
BIOL electives may be chosen from the following courses, one lecture must be taken with lab: BIOL 3070/3070L
(Immunology), BIOL 3110/3110L (Genetics), BIOL 3091/3091L (Cell Biology), BIOL 3350/3350L (Anatomy and Physiology),
or BIOL 4250/4250L (Molecular Genetics)
SUMMARY: PROGRAM IN BIOCHEMISTRY (BIOLOGY MINOR)
Fundamental Core
English Composition (6, ENGL 1000/1010, ENGL 1020), Mathematics (3 of
4, MATH 1030), Natural Science (3 of 4, CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1110),
World Language (6)
Essential Core
Freshman Seminar (2), African American and Diaspora Studies (3),
Communication (3), Fine Arts (3), History (3), Natural Sciences (3 of 4,
CHEM 1020 or CHEM 1120), Philosophy (6), Physical Education (1, activity
course), Social Science (3), Theology (6), World Literature (3, ENGL 2010)
Expansive Core
Major*
CHEM 1010/1010D/1011L or CHEM 1110/1110D/1111L (1 of 4), CHEM
1020/1020D/1021L or CHEM 1120/1120D/1121L (1 of 4), CHEM
2210/2210D/2230L (4), CHEM 2220/2220D/2240L (4), CHEM 3010/3030L
(4), CHEM 3130/3130L (4), CHEM 3210/3210L (4), CHEM 4060 (3), CHEM
4080 (0), CHEM 4083 (3), CHEM 4140 (3), CHEM 4150L (2), CHEM 4999
(0), MATH 1030 (1 of 4), MATH 1070 (4), PHYS 2010/2010L (4), PHYS
2020/2020L (4)
Minor
BIOL 1230/1230L (4), BIOL 1240/1240L (4), BIOL 2010/2010L (4), BIOL
18
36
6
46
19
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Elective (3), BIOL Elective with lab (4)
Total Hours
_____
*Includes hours already counted in core and/or required courses from other disciplines.
PROGRAM IN BIOCHEMISTRY
MATH MINOR
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours
2nd
1st
Semester Semester
4
4 General Chemistry I-II
or Chemistry I-II
CHEM 1010/1010D/1011L
or CHEM 1110/1110D/1111LCHEM 1020/1020D/1021L
or CHEM 1120/1120D/1121L
Communication Studies
ENGL 1000/1010-1020
Foreign Language
Freshman Seminar
MATH 1030-1070
Physical Education (activity course)
3
3
1
4
1
16
3
3
3
1
4
Essential Core
English Composition
Fundamental Core
First Year Experience
Pre-Calculus/Intro. Calculus
Essential Core
18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
CHEM 2210/2210D/2230LCHEM 2220/2220D/2240L
BIOL 1230/1230L
MATH 2070
History
PHYS 2010/2010L-2020/2020L
Theology
4
4
3
4
15
4
Organic Chemistry I-II
4
General Biology I
Calculus II
Essential Core
General Physics
Essential Core
4
3
15
JUNIOR YEAR
CHEM 3130/3130L
CHEM 3210/3210L
CHEM 4080
CHEM 4140
CHEM 3030/3030L
MATH Elective1
African American and Diaspora
Studies
BIOL 1240/1240L
ENGL 2010
Fine Arts
4
4
0
3
4
3
3
4
3
15
3
16
Introduction to Biochemistry
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to Research
Metabolism
Physical Chemistry I
Math
Essential Core
General Biology II
Intro. to World Literature
Essential Core
SENIOR YEAR
CHEM 4083
3
Undergraduate Research
125
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CHEM 4060
CHEM 4150L (capstone)
Math Elective1
CHEM 4999
Theology
Expansive Core2
Philosophy3
Social Science
3
2
3
0
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
15
Advanced Biochemistry
Genomics and Proteomics Lab
Math
Senior Comprehensives
Essential Core
Expansive Core
Essential Core
Essential Core
_____
1
One elective must be chosen from MATH 1020/STATS 2010 (Basic Statistics I) or MATH 3010/STATS 3010 (Biostatistics),
and one from MATH 2040/STATS 2020 (Basic Statistics II), MATH 2030 (Elementary Linear Algebra), MATH 2530
(Differential Equations) or MATH 2080 (Calculus III)
2
CMST 3250 (Scientific Communication) is recommended
3
3 hours should come from PHIL 3250 (Philosophy of Science) or PHIL 3400 (Research Ethics)
SUMMARY: PROGRAM IN BIOCHEMISTRY (MATH MINOR)
Fundamental Core
English Composition (6, ENGL 1000/1010, ENGL 1020), Mathematics (3 of
4, MATH 1030), Natural Science (3 of 4, CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1110),
World Language (6)
Essential Core
Freshman Seminar (2), African American and Diaspora Studies (3),
Communication (3), Fine Arts (3), History (3), Natural Sciences (3 of 4,
CHEM 1020 or CHEM 1120), Philosophy (6), Physical Education (1, activity
course), Social Science (3), Theology (6), World Literature (3, ENGL 2010)
Expansive Core
Major*
CHEM 1010/1010D/1011L or CHEM 1110/1110D/1111L (1 of 4), CHEM
1020/1020D/1021L or CHEM 1120/1120D/1121L (1 of 4), CHEM
2210/2210D/2230L (4), CHEM 2220/2220D/2240L (4), CHEM 3030/3030L
(4), CHEM 3130/3130L (4), CHEM 3210/3210L (4), CHEM 4060 (3), CHEM
4080 (0), CHEM 4083 (3), CHEM 4140 (3), CHEM 4150L (2), CHEM 4999
(0), BIOL1230/1230L (4), BIOL 1240/1240L (4), PHYS 2010/2010L (4),
PHYS 2020/2020L (4)
Minor*
MATH 1030 (1 of 4), MATH 1070 (4), MATH 2070 (4), MATH Electives (6)
Total Hours
_____
*Includes hours already counted in core and/or required courses from other disciplines.
PROGRAM IN BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOLOGY and MATH DOUBLE CONCENTRATION
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours
CHEM 1010/1010D/1011L
or CHEM 1110/1110D/1111LCHEM 1020/1020D/1021L
or CHEM 1120/1120D/1121L
2nd
1st
Semester Semester
4
4 General Chemistry I-II
or Chemistry I-II
18
36
6
49
15
124
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Communication Studies
ENGL 1000/1010-1020
Foreign Language
Freshman Seminar
MATH 1030-1070
Physical Education (activity course)
3
3
1
4
1
16
3
3
3
1
4
Essential Core
English Composition
Fundamental Core
First Year Experience
Pre-Calculus/Intro. Calculus
Essential Core
18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
CHEM 2210/2210D/2230LCHEM 2220/2220D/2240L
BIOL 1230/1230L-1240/1240L
History
PHYS 2010/2010L-2020/2020L
Theology
4
4
Organic Chemistry I-II
4
3
4
3
18
4
General Biology
Essential Core
General Physics
Essential Core
4
3
15
JUNIOR YEAR
CHEM 3130/3130L
CHEM 3210/3210L
CHEM 4080
CHEM 3030/3030L
BIOL 2010/2010L
Philosophy1
African American and Diaspora
Studies
MATH 2070
ENGL 2010
Fine Arts
4
4
0
4
4
3
3
4
3
15
3
17
Introduction to Biochemistry
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to Research
Physical Chemistry I
General Microbiology
Essential Core
Essential Core
Calculus II
Intro. to World Literature
Essential Core
SENIOR YEAR
CHEM 4083
CHEM 4140
CHEM 4060
CHEM 4150L (capstone)
CHEM/BIOL Elective2
CHEM/BIOL Elective2
CHEM 4999
Expansive Core3
Philosophy1
Social Science
3
3
3
2
4
3
0
3
3
16
3
3
14
Undergraduate Research
Metabolism
Advanced Biochemistry
Genomics and Proteomics Lab
Chemistry/ Biology
Chemistry/ Biology
Senior Comprehensives
Expansive Core
Essential Core
Essential Core
_____
1
3 hours should come from PHIL 3250 (Philosophy of Science) or PHIL 3400 (Research Ethics)
2
The choice of CHEM/BIOL electives must come from the following courses, one lecture must be taken with lab: BIOL
3070/3070L (Immunology), BIOL 3110/3110L (Genetics), BIOL 3091/3091L (Cell Biology), BIOL 3350/3350L (Anatomy and
Physiology), BIOL 4250/4250L (Molecular Genetics), CHEM 4240/L (Instrumental Analysis), CHEM 3011 (Inorganic), CHEM
3040/L (Physical Chemistry II).
3
MATH 3010/STATS 3010 (Biostatistics) or MATH 1020/STATS 2010 (Basic Statistics I) must be taken as the natural sciences
expansive core, and CMST 3250 (Scientific Communication) is recommended for the second expansive core course
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SUMMARY: PROGRAM IN BIOCHEMISTRY (BIOLOGY and MATH
DOUBLE CONCENTRATION)
Fundamental Core
English Composition (6, ENGL 1000/1010, ENGL 1020), Mathematics (3 of
4, MATH 1030), Natural Science (3 of 4, CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1110),
World Language (6)
Essential Core
Freshman Seminar (2), African American and Diaspora Studies (3),
Communication (3), Fine Arts (3), History (3), Natural Sciences (3 of 4,
CHEM 1020 or CHEM 1120), Philosophy (6), Physical Education (1, activity
course), Social Science (3), Theology (6), World Literature (3, ENGL 2010)
Expansive Core
Major*
CHEM 1010/1010D/1011L or CHEM 1110/1110D/1111L (1 of 4), CHEM
1020/1020D/1021L or CHEM 1120/1120D/1121L (1 of 4), CHEM
2210/2210D/2230L (4), CHEM 2220/2220D/2240L (4), CHEM 3030/3030L
(4), CHEM 3130/3130L (4), CHEM 3210/3210L (4), CHEM 4060 (3), CHEM
4080 (0), CHEM 4083 (3), CHEM 4140 (3), CHEM 4150L (2), CHEM 4999
(0), CHEM/BIOL electives (7), PHYS 2010/2010L (4), PHYS 2020/2020L (4)
Double Concentration*
BIOL1230/1230L (4), BIOL 1240/1240L (4), BIOL 2020/2010L (4), MATH
1030 (1 of 4), MATH 1070 (4), MATH 2070 (4)
Total Hours
18
36
6
48
21
129
_____
*Includes hours already counted in core and/or required courses from other disciplines.
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Chemistry (PreProfessional), Chemistry
(PreProfessional) 3+1, Chemistry (PrePharmacy), and Chemistry
Current Policy
Indicated below are the numbers of free elective hours in four programs in Chemistry:
Chemistry (PreProfessional)
3 cr hr
Chemistry (PreProfessional) 3+1
3 cr hr
Chemistry (PrePharmacy)
7 cr hr
Chemistry
7 cr hr
Revised Policy
Delete free elective requirements for each of the indicated programs. The total credit hours
for each program will be reduced to:
Chemistry (PreProfessional)
125/126 cr hr
Chemistry (PreProfessional) 3+1
127/128 cr hr
Chemistry (PrePharmacy)
121/122 cr hr
Chemistry
121/122 cr hr
Approved by Academic Council on 2/22/16
Communication Studies
Honors in Communication Studies
Honors in Communication Studies – Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 will
graduate with an honors distinction in Communication Studies by completing a minimum of any
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three CMST courses with a total of 9 credit hours with a combined GPA in all CMST courses of
3.5 or higher. At least three of these hours must be completed at the 3000-level or higher. This
distinction and its criterion of a 3.5 GPA in Communication Studies applies to all students,
including students majoring and minoring in Communication Studies. To be eligible, students
must have an overall GPA of 3.0.
Approved by Academic Council on 9/30/14
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Communication Studies from 128 to
120 hours
Current Policy
Communication Studies majors must earn 128 hours to graduate. This includes 18 hours of
free electives.
New Policy
Communication Studies majors must earn 120 hours to graduate. This includes 10 hours of
free electives.
Approved by Academic Council on 6/18/15.
New course(s)
CMST 3125: Science Communication. This performance-oriented course allows students the
opportunity to enhance their communication skills in relationship to their scientific research and
career interests. This course will help students to move from an understanding of science to
possessing the skill to transfer scientific thinking in critical and ethical ways to expert and non-expert
publics with the purpose of influencing policy, generating financial and institutional support, and
addressing scientific misinformation. Major emphasis is placed on clarity, delivery, and tailoring
scientific information for different audiences, formats, and situations.
Prerequisite: CMST 1010, 1010H, 1080, 1400, 1500, OR instructor permission. This course requires
students have either their own scientific research project or significant knowledge of a scientific
phenomenon on which to base their presentations.(3,Sp)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
Computer Science
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Computer Science
Current Policy
The Computer Science Department’s Computer Science curriculum currently has a
total of 128 credit hours.
New Policy
The Department of Computer Science proposes to reduce the Computer Science
curriculum to 120 credit hours by making the following change:
• (-8) Remove free electives (8).
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Computer Information Systems
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Current Policy
The Computer Science Department’s Computer Information Systems curriculum
currently has a total of 128 credit hours.
New Policy
The Department of Computer Science, in agreement with the Division of Business,
proposes to
reduce the Computer Information Systems curriculum to 120 credit hours by making
the following changes:
• -3 ACCT 1020 is no longer required.
• -3 No longer ECON 2010 and ECON 2020 but either ECON 2010 or ECON 2020.
• -3 FINC 3050 is no longer required.
• 0 BSAD 3035 is replaced with BSAD 3195.
• +3 A Business Elective 3000+ is added.
• -3 CPSC 1005 is no longer required.
• +1 A free elective (1) is added.
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
Education and Counseling
New course(s)
HLTH 2141. CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers. Upon
completion of this course, students will have successfully demonstrated mastery in content
knowledge and skills to include primary assessment, Infant/Child/Adult CPR & AED, ventilation
including use of bag-value-masks (BVMs), one-and two- rescuers CPR, conscious/unconscious
choking, and basic first aid. Participants will receive a 2 year CPR/AED for Professional
Rescuers and Health Care Providers certificate. Prerequisite(s): None. (1.0 credit hour)
Approved by Academic Council on 12/16/14
English
Change in course prerequisites
Current Policy
Currently there are no prerequisites for upper-level British Literature period courses:
ENGL 3010, 3021, 3070, 3210, 3221, and 3270.
New Policy
The English Department proposes to create the following prerequisites for existing
courses as follows.
For ENGL 3010 Medieval Literature, add a prerequisite of ENGL 2070 Survey of
British Literature I.
For ENGL 3021 Early Modern Literature, add a prerequisite of ENGL 2070 Survey
of British Literature I.
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For ENGL 3070 Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature, add a prerequisite of
ENGL 2070 Survey of British Literature I.
For ENGL 3210 Romantic Literature, add a prerequisite of ENGL 2080 Survey of
British Literature II.
For ENGL 3221 Victorian Literature and Early Twentieth Century Literature, add a
prerequisite of ENGL 2080 Survey of British Literature II.
For ENGL 3270 British Literature of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Century, add
a prerequisite of ENGL 2080 Survey of British Literature II.
Informational Item proposed at the 11/3/15 Academic Council meeting
New Course Proposal(s)
ENGL 4500 Senior Thesis. In this intensive course, the student will research, draft, and revise a
major scholarly essay. The thesis will be directed by one faculty member and evaluated by a
committee including the director and two other faculty members. Enrollment follows the
selection of a research topic and the development of a proposal with bibliography to be approved
by the thesis director and department head. The proposal must be approved by the thesis director
and the department head prior to the registration period for the semester of study. Prerequisite:
24 semester hours in English with a 3.5 or better English GPA; and permission of the
Department Head. (3)
Note: The Senior Thesis will replace the Senior Comprehensive Exams for students who have
completed at least 24 hours of English and who have attained a 3.5 GPA or better in their
English classes.
Approved by Academic Council on 11/19/15
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement for a degree in English from 128 to 120
Current Policy
Currently English majors are required to pass a total of 128 credit hours,
including 11 hours of free electives.
New Policy
The required number of free electives have been reduced to 3 semester hours
making the total number of credit hours 120.
Approved by Academic Council on 11/19/15
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement for a degree in English/English Education
from 131 to 120
Current Policy
Currently English/English Education majors are required to pass a total of 131
credit hours.
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New Policy
We propose to reduce the required number of required credit hours for this program to
120. We will achieve this goal by dropping the following courses from the
English/English Education Program:
ENGL 2020 World Literature 2 (3 sh)
ENGL 3135 Language: History & Theory (3 sh)
ENGL 4*** Seminar #2 (3 sh)
Free Elective (2 sh)
The result: English/English Education majors will be completing 36 hours of English
(excluding Core). The previous number of required English hours beyond the Core was
45.
We also propose to require only 3 hours of 4000-level English seminar (instead of 6); we
believe that the required Shakespeare class (ENGL 3040 or 3050) might be considered to
be the replacement for the second seminar, since Shakespeare is an important figure
whose work is often taught at the secondary level.
Finally we propose to eliminate the 2-hour Free Elective requirement for English/English
Education majors.
With these changes, 11 hours will be dropped from the program. 131 – 11 = 120.
CORE: 60
ENGLISH: 36
EDUCATION: 24
TOTAL: 120
Approved by Academic Council on 3/28/16
Change in Course Descriptions
Current description of ENGL 2070
ENGL 2070. Survey of British Literature I. A study of British literature from the Middle Ages
through the Restoration and the Eighteenth Century. (3, Fa, EXP)
Updated description of ENGL 2070
ENGL 2070. Survey of British Literature I. An examination of significant literary works by
British writers from the Middle Ages through the Restoration and the Eighteenth Century in their
historical and linguistic contexts. This course also serves as an introduction to undergraduate
literary studies: critical terms and approaches, research methods, and the history of the discipline.
(3, Fa, EXP)
Current description of ENGL 2080
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ENGL 2080. Survey of British Literature II. A Study of British literature from 1800 to the
present. (3, Sp, EXP)
Updated description of ENGL 2080
ENGL 2080. Survey of British Literature II. A Study of British literature from 1800 to the
present. In addition, this course continues the introduction to undergraduate literary studies
begun in ENGL 2070. (3, Sp, EXP)
Informational item proposed at the 3/8/16 Academic Council meeting
History
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement for a B.A. in History from 128 to 120
credit hours
Current Policy
a. 36 hrs. of HIST
b. any Literature course (3 hrs) beyond ENGL 2010
c. 14 hrs. of Free Electives
New Policy
a. 33 hrs. of HIST (drop one of the two required 1000/2000-level courses)
b. delete the following requirement: any Literature course (3 hrs) beyond ENGL 2010
c. 12 hrs. of Free Electives
Approved by Academic Council on 11/03/15
Delete the requirement of an elective 4000-level course
Current Policy
At least one 4000-level course is required among the four regionally identified offerings.
New Policy
While maintaining the same hours, we will eliminate that the course be at the 4000 level.
Approved by Academic Council on 11/03/15
Languages
Implementation of Revised Language Placement policy
This was a discussion item at the Academic Council meeting held on 6/18/15. The latest
Language Placement policy can be found at the following website:
http://www.xula.edu/cas/documents/lang_placement.pdf
New Course(s)
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MDRN 3010. Special Topics in Chinese. This course is ideal for students who have completed
MDRN 2020 or have studied Chinese for at least two years. It aims to help the learners with
their communicative ability in Chinese through learning language structures, functions, and
related cultural background knowledge as well as through structured listening, speaking, reading
and writing skill training. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 12/1/15
Mathematics
New Course(s)
PHYS/MATH 2510. Computational Science & Engineering. Introduction in the use of
numerical modeling techniques for solving problems in physics, chemistry, and biology. Initially
students will be instructed on the use of numerical modeling software MATLAB and then topics
within different fields will be used as a context for learning and applying numerical techniques to
solve complex systems problems. The Course will cover simple but fundamental aspects of computer
simulations with application to selected physical systems. The focus will be on the strategy for the
solution of numerical problems, their computer implementation and analysis of the results. The
course will have two lectures and one lab every week. No prior programming experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): Math 1070 (FaSp, 3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
STAT 3810. Regression Analysis. Function estimation and data exploration using extensions of
regression analysis: smoothers, semiparametric and nonparametric regression, and supervised machine
learning. Conceptual foundations are addressed as well as hands-on use for data analysis. Prerequisite:
Grade of “C” or better in Math 1070 (or Math 1070H), Stat 2010 (or Math 1020), and Stat 3010/3010D
(or Math 3010/3010D) or permission of the Instructor. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 4/12/16
STAT 3820. Analysis of Variance. Single factor ANOVA, analysis of factor effects, implementation
of ANOVA model, two factor analysis of variance. Conceptual foundations are addressed as well as
hands-on use for data analysis. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in Stat 3810 or permission of the
Instructor (3).
Approved by Academic Council on 4/12/16
Proposal to reduce the degree credit hour requirement for a B.S. in Mathematics from 128 hours
to 120 hours
Current Policy
Currently the B.S. program has 11 hours of free electives.
New Policy
Require 3 hours of free electives.
Approved by Academic Council on 12/1/15
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Update to the Xavier – LSUHSC Joint Program in Statistics
Freshman Year
Fall Spring
STAT 2010
MATH 1070-2070
(or MATH 1070H-2070H)
Communication Studies
ENGL 1010 (or 1000) -1020
FRSM 1000-1100
History
PHIL 2040
CPSC 1710 or PHYS 2510
3
4
3
3
1
3
STAT 4040-4045
STAT 4511
ENGL 2010
AFAM
BIOL 1030/1030L
Expansive Core
PHIL 2400
*STAT 3810/3820
Fine Arts
3
1
3
3
14
STAT 3010/3010D
MATH 2030
MATH 2080
World Language
Theology
MATH 2550
Physical Education
Free Electives
4
Sophomore Year
Fall
Spring
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
14
16
Junior Year
Fall
Spring
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
15
16
Stat Methods I
Calculus I and II
Essential Core
Fundamental Core
Freshmen Seminar
Essential Core
Essential Core
Comp Sci I or Physics
17
Biostatistics
Linear Algebra
Calculus III
Fundamental Core
Essential Core
Discrete Structures I
Essential Core
Free Electives
Math Stats I and II
Colloquium I
Essential Core
Essential Core
Fundamental Core
Non-Science Elective
Essential Core
Regression/ANOVA
Essential Core
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STAT 4999
STAT 4521
Social Science
LSUHSC: BIOS 6200/6202
LSUHSC: BIOS 6204/6206
LSUHSC: PUBH 6200/6221
LSUHSC: INTER 220
LSUHSC: EPID 6210
LSUHSC: BIOS Elective
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
0
1
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
3
15
13
Senior Comprehensives
Colloquium II
Essential Core
App Stats/AppLin Models
Stat Theory I/Stat Theory II
Pub Health/Pub Health Ethics
Ethics in Biomedical Sciences
Principles of Epidemiology
Biostatistics Elective
Total 120 Hours
*New courses to be created
Fundamental Core
ENGL 1000/1010/1020 (6), MATH 1070 (3), BIOL 1030/1030L (3), World Language (6)
18
Essential Core
FRSM (2), AFAM (3), Communication (3), Fine Arts (3), HIST (3), MATH 2070 (3), PHIL 2040 (3),
PHIL 2400 (3), PHED (1), Social Sciences (3), THEO (6), ENGL 2010 (3)
36
Expansive Core
CSPC 1710 or PHYS 2510 (3) and Non-Natural Science Elective (3)
6
Major
MATH 1070 (1 of 4), STAT 2010 (3), MATH 2030 (3), MATH 2070 (1 of 4), MATH 2080 (4), MATH
2550 (3), STAT 3010/3010D (3), STAT 3810 (3), STAT 3820 (3), STAT 4040 (3), STAT 4045 (3),
STAT 4511 (1), STAT 4521 (1), STAT 4999 (0)
32
LSUHSC Fourth Year
BIOS 6200/6202/6204/6206/Elective (16), EPID 6210 (3), INTER 220 (1), PUBH 6200/6221 (4) 24
Free Electives
MATH 1030/1030I (4)
4
TOTAL
120
5th Year at LSUHSC – To be Determined by LSUHSC
37 credit hours minimum required to earn an M.S. in Biostatistics
24 credit hours completed in fourth year
13 credit hours remain
Policies for the Joint XU/LSUHSC Statistics Program – The following policies apply to the Statistics
major:
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1. Xavier students having at least a 3.0 GPA in mathematics and statistics courses listed in the first three
years of the program and having an overall GPA of at least 2.5 are eligible, upon approval of the
LSUHSC Department of Biostatistics, for admission at LSUHSC to those courses listed in the fourth year
of the program.
2. During the fourth year of the program, students will register at both LSUHSC and Xavier. In addition
to their Xavier courses,
a. in the fall semester, students will register at Xavier for 14 semester hours of courses to be taken
at LSUHSC, and
b. in the spring semester, students will register at Xavier for 10 semester hours of courses to be
taken at LSUHSC. These students will be
considered full-time students at Xavier and pay full Xavier tuition. At LSUHSC, the students will
be considered special students, paying no additional tuition. (LSUHSC will bill Xavier directly
for the LSUHSC courses in which the students are enrolled.)
3. To graduate from Xavier at the end of the fourth year of this program with a B.S. in Statistics, students
must:
a. maintain at least a “C” grade in each of the courses taken at LSUHSC,
b. pass a comprehensive examination covering mathematics and statistics courses taken at Xavier,
and
c. satisfy all other Xavier University general degree requirements.
4. Admission as a regular graduate student at LSUHSC in the fifth year of this program is contingent
upon approval of the Department of Biostatistics at LSUHSC.
5. To graduate from LSUHSC with and M.S. degree from the Department of Biostatistics, students must:
a. maintain at least a “B” average at LSUHSC,
b. make an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examination which must be taken prior to
the fifth year of the program, and
c. satisfy all other regular requirements of the LSUHSC School of Graduate Studies and the
Department of Biostatistics.
Approved by Academic Council on 4/12/16
Philosophy
New course(s):
PHIL 2000. Special Topics in Philosophy. Exploration of special philosophical topics in a
manner that is challenging yet accessible to the philosophical novice. Topics vary from one
semester to the next. Prerequisite: Completion of any required developmental reading course.
(3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/14
PHIL 3000. Special Topics Seminar in Philosophy. Critical exploration and analysis of
selected philosophical issues through a seminar format that emphasizes discussion and student
participation. Topics vary according to the interests of students and faculty, and change from
one semester to the next. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in philosophy.
Approved by Academic Council on 11/18/14
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PHIL 3400. Ethical Conduct in Scientific Research. This course is a philosophical
examination of ethical issues in scientific research. The students will practice recognizing ethical
problems in research and resolving them in a well-reasoned manner. Students will examine the
prevailing legal and professional norms of ethical research, as well as the broader values those
norms reflect. Research ethics is about not only what a researcher does but also the type of
person he or she is. This course thus considers the important roles that virtue and integrity play in
research ethics. Specific ethical issues to be examined include: the treatment of data, mistakes
and negligence, research misconduct, intellectual property, and the human genome project.
Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in Philosophy.
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
New policy regarding Honors in Philosophy
Honors in Philosophy -- Students are eligible to graduate with an honors distinction in
Philosophy. To do so, the student must complete a minimum of three Philosophy courses (9
credit hours) with an overall philosophy GPA of 3.3.
Approved by Academic Council on 11/18/14
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Philosophy from 128 to 120 credit
hours
Current Policy
The current policy requires philosophy students to take 128sh of courses as follows:
Fundamental Core: 18sh
Essential Core: 36sh (includes 6sh of philosophy)
Expansive Core: 6sh
Major: 27sh (does not include the 6sh of philosophy from the Essential Core)
Minor: 18sh
Free Electives: 23sh
Total Hours: 128
New Policy
The department of philosophy proposes to reduce to 120 the total number of hours to
graduate with a degree in philosophy by eliminating 8sh of free electives. Under the new
policy the course requirements would be broken down as follows:
Fundamental Core: 18sh
Essential Core: 36sh (includes 6sh of philosophy)
Expansive Core: 6sh
Major: 27sh (does not include the 6sh of philosophy from the Essential Core)
Minor: 18sh
Free Electives: 15sh
Total Hours: 120
Approved by Academic Council on 2/2/16
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Physics
The following course(s) are added to the undergraduate course descriptions:
PHYS 2060/2060L. Physics of Music. This is a survey course on the physics of music. Topics
covered include waves, interference, harmonics, chords, tuning, hearing, singing and how
instruments produce the sounds we hear. This course has a lab component. (2/1, Fa, Sp)
New course(s)
BIOL 3050/PHYS 3050. Biomedical Physics. This course is designed specifically for students
pursuing careers in medicine or those related to human health. Interdisciplinary in nature, it covers
principles of physics that are essential in understanding real life phenomena, with particular focus on
applications in medicine and human health. Ideal for students interested in nursing, diagnostic
medicine, biomedical research, physiotherapy, or veterinarian medicine. Prerequisites: Completion,
with a grade of "C" or better, BIOL 1240/1240L and PHYS 2010/2010L. Corequisite: PHYS
2020.2020L is recommended but not essential. (3, FaSp).
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
PHYS/MATH 2510. Computational Science & Engineering. Introduction in the use of
numerical modeling techniques for solving problems in physics, chemistry, and biology. Initially
students will be instructed on the use of numerical modeling software MATLAB and then topics
within different fields will be used as a context for learning and applying numerical techniques to
solve complex systems problems. The Course will cover simple but fundamental aspects of computer
simulations with application to selected physical systems. The focus will be on the strategy for the
solution of numerical problems, their computer implementation and analysis of the results. The
course will have two lectures and one lab every week. No prior programming experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): Math 1070 (FaSp, 3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
PHYS 2550L. Materials Science Laboratory – Usually offered fall semester.
Experiments stressing the depostion of materials, characterization of their crystal
properties, and measurement of their physical properties. Prerequisite: PHYS 2550. (1,
Fa)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/03/15
Change in course sequence
On 4/14/15, the CAS Academic Council approved changing the three course sequence for
General Physics (PHYS 1121-2111-2121) to a two course sequence (PHYS 1121-1141). The
following are the new catalog course descriptions:
PHYS 1121. Physics I for Engineers & Scientists. First of a two-course sequence (PHYS
1121 – 1141) for majors in physics and engineering treating the basics of kinematics, forces,
mechanical energies, fluids, waves, sound and heat. Lecture and laboratory courses are integrated
in a classroom equipped with computers, interfaced probes and traditional laboratory equipment
that enhance the interactive learning, hands-on experiences and conceptual understanding of
physics. Students are required to complete a service-learning project.
PHYS 1141. General Physics II. Usually offered fall and spring semesters. Second of a twocourse sequence (PHYS 1121-1141) for majors in physics and engineering treating electricity
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and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, physical optics, and modern physics. Lecture and
laboratory courses are integrated in a class room equipped with computers, interfaced probes and
traditional laboratory equipment that enhances the interactive learning, hands-on experiences and
conceptual understanding of physics. Three two hour lecture/lab sessions and one one-hour
problem session per week. Corequisite: MATH 2080. Prerequisite: PHYS 1121. (4, Fa Sp)
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
Change in course prerequisites
PHYS 2550 Introduction to Materials Science
Change prerequisites to: CHEM 1020 and PHYS 2121 or PHYS 2020.
PHYS 2630 Analytical Methods for Physics and Engineering
Remove MATH 2530 co-requisite.
PHYS 3011 Electricity and Magnetism II
Remove MATH 2530 prerequisite.
PHYS 3040 Thermodynamics
Remove MATH 2030 prerequisite.
PHYS 3120 Circuits I
Remove CPEN 2210 cross-list.
Remove MATH 2080 prerequisite.
PHYS 3310L Advanced Laboratory
Add PHYS 2121 pre-requisite and co-requisite PHYS 3030 or PHYS 3050.
PHYS 3320L Advanced Laboratory
Add PHYS 2121 pre-requisite and co-requisite PHYS 3011 or PHYS 3050.
PHYS 3560 Nanotechnology
Change pre-requisites to: CHEM 1020 and PHYS 2121 or PHYS 2020.
PHYS 3510S-3520S Physics and Engineering Seminar
Add pre-requisite of PHYS 2121.
Course Title and Description Change
Former Description of PHYS 3030 (ENGR 3030)
PHYS 3030 (ENGR 3030). Optics. Usually offered fall semester. Study of theories of
geometrical and physical optics, including reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction,
polarization, double-refraction, and lasers. Prerequisites: PHYS 2121 or 2020 and MATH 2070.
(3, Fa)
Updated Description of of PHYS 3030 (ENGR 3030)
PHYS 3030 (ENGR 3030). Vibration and Waves. Usually offered fall and spring semester.
Mechanical vibrations and waves, simple harmonic motion, superposition, forced vibrations and
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resonance, coupled oscillations and normal modes, vibrations of continuous systems.
Geometrical optics, including reflection and refraction from plane and curved surfaces, and
physical (wave) optics, including interference and diffraction. Prerequisites: PHYS 1141
or 2020 and MATH 2070. (3, Fa,Sp)
Approved by Academic Council on 3/8/16
Political Science
Course change(s):
PSCI 2050 (PADM 2050). Introduction to Public Policy and Administration.
This course is an introduction to the essential skills useful to public administrators and policy
analysts seeking to work in an analytical or managerial position in the public or not-for profitsectors. It is designed to familiarize students with the principles and contextual restraints that
form the program environment of the contemporary public manager. It will cover the basic
development, content, administration, and evaluation of public policy in the American political
system. Prerequisite(s): None (3, EXP)
PADM 2050 (PSCI 2050). Introduction to Public Policy and Administration.
This course is an introduction to the essential skills useful to public administrators and policy
analysts seeking to work in an analytical or managerial position in the public or not-for profitsectors. It is designed to familiarize students with the principles and contextual restraints that
form the program environment of the contemporary public manager. It will cover the basic
development, content, administration, and evaluation of public policy in the American political
system. Prerequisite(s): None (3, EXP)
This was an informational item announced at the Academic Council meeting held on 9/30/14. The
titles and course descriptions of both PSCI 2050 and PADM 2050 were changed.
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Political Science from 129 to 120 hours
Current Policy:
Political Science majors must earn 129 hours to graduate. This includes 15 hours of
political science electives and 6 hours of free electives.
New Policy:
Political Science majors must earn 120 hours to graduate. This includes 12 hours of
political science electives and 0 hours of free electives.
Approved by Academic Council on 6/18/15
Course deletion(s)
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PSCI 2390 – State Politics (not offered since 1998)
PSCI 3270 – Modern Political Theory (last offered 2014). Replaced as one
of two political theory classes by PSCI 3250 (Political Theory), which will
satisfy the political theory requirement with a focus on social justice and the
Xavier mission, as an expansive core.
PSCI 3363 – Environmental Policy (last taught in 2002)
PSCI 3380 – Presidency and Congress (last taught in 2009)
PSCI 3640 – American Foreign Policy (last taught in 2010)
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PSCI 4650 – Industrialized Democracies (not offered since 1998)
PSCI 4800 – Advanced Research in the Behavioral Sciences (not offered
since 1998
PSCI 4901, 4902, 4903 – Independent Study (not offered since 1998)
PSCI/PADM 4920 UV – Seminar in Urban Studies (not offered since 1998)
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Academic Council informational item 9/29/15
Course(s) re-labeled
PSCI 4953UV/4956UV re-labeled as PSCI 4953/4956
Academic Council informational item 9/29/15
Psychology
Course Prerequisite Changes
Change item #1
Current Policy (1)
PSYC 2500 Positive Psychology: PSYC 1010 is a prerequisite.
New Policy (1)
PSYC 2500 Positive Psychology: PSYC 1010 is no longer a prerequisite.
This was an informational item announced at the Academic Council meeting held on 9/16/14.
Change item #2
Current Policy (2)
1. Psyc 3010 (Social Psyc) is listed as a prerequisite for Psyc 3035 (Psyc of Gender).
2. Psyc 1010, 2020, and 2511 (or Math 1020/Stat 2010) are listed as prerequisites for Psyc
2512 (Advanced research).
3. Biol 1230 or 1030 are listed as prerequisites for Psyc 3050 (Physiological Psyc).
4. The catalog has a general statement that Psyc 1010, 2020, and 2512 are prerequisites for
all 3000- and 4000-level courses. Current wording (not sure why it’s in all caps, but it is,
so here goes): “PSYCHOLOGY 1010, 2020, AND 2512, OR PERMISSION OF THE
INSTRUCTOR ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR ALL 3000- AND 4000-LEVEL
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES. ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITES ARE NOTED IN
APPROPRIATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.”
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New Policy (2)
Remove the 3010 prerequisite for 3035.
Keep the requirements but add that the grade must be C or higher.
Change the requirement to a recommendation.
Simplify and clarify to say that a C in 2512 is a prerequisite for all 3000- and 4000-level
courses except for Psyc 3041 and Psyc 3035, for which only Psyc 1010 is required.
Revised wording: “PSYCHOLOGY 1010, 2020, AND 2512, OR PERMISSION OF
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THE INSTRUCTOR ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR ALL 3000- AND 4000-LEVEL
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PSYC 3041 AND 3035,
FOR WHICH ONLY PSYC 1010 IS REQUIRED. ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITES
ARE NOTED IN APPROPRIATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.”
Academic Council Informational Item on 10/22/15
Policy Change(s)
Current Policy
Currently, students in the premed track take Math 1020 for their statistics credit, and nonpremeds take Psyc 2511 for statistics. Premeds who switch to non-premed are required
to make up Psyc 2511 to complete Category I of the major.
New Policy
Students who switch from premed to non-premed after completing Psyc 2512 (Advanced
Research), for which either Math 1020 or Psyc 2511 is a prerequisite, may take a
different Psyc class in place of Psyc 2511, provided they earned a C or higher in Math
1020.
Academic Council Informational Item on 10/22/15
Track Name Change
Current Policy
Our non-premed track is referred to as Psychology General (or General Psychology).
New Policy
We will now refer to our non-premed track as Psychological Science.
Approved by Academic Council on 11/03/15
Proposal to reduce the credit hours required for a Premed Psychology major from 129 to 128
Current Policy
Psychology Premed students must take Chem 3130L as part of their premed
requirements.
New Policy
Psychology Premed students will no longer be required to take Chem 3130L.
Proposal to reduce the credit hours required for a Psychological Science major from 128 to 120.
Current Policy
Psychology Science majors take 128 hrs, including 6 hrs of Psyc electives and
approximately 11 hrs of free elective hrs (fewer for students with 4-hr math or natural
science courses, etc).
New Policy
We will eliminate the Psyc elective credits, reducing our major to 36 hrs, from 42. We
will also reduce the free electives to approximately 9 hrs, or as we phrase it, “enough free
elective hours to bring the total hours to 120.”
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New Course(s):
PSYC 4080: Clinical Neuropsychology. The primary purpose of this course is to provide an
introduction to the study of clinical neuropsychology. The course begins by presenting an
overview of brain structures and functions including communication between neurons, and then
it covers a variety of neuropsychological topics including cortical organization, plasticity, and
disorders that are due to a nervous system malfunction. The two course objectives are to: (1)
survey current neuropsychological knowledge as it pertains to normal functioning and
pathological conditions; and (2) familiarize students with primary research literature in an area of
personal interest. Pre-requisites: PSYC 2512; also recommended PSYC 3050 (Physiological
Psychology) and PSYC 3080 (Abnormal Psychology) and Junior or Senior Standing
Approved by Academic Council on 2/22/16
Public Health Sciences
New Course(s):
PHLT 4003. Senior Seminar Case Studies. This seminar type course will expose students to
various aspects of the practice of public health and public health current issues. This course will
introduce a number of central concepts and explore key and controversial issues related to public
health using case studies. Topics covered include the nature of public health ethics, the concepts
of disease and prevention, risk and precaution, health inequalities and justice, screening,
vaccination and disease control. Prerequisite(s): PHLT 1001 or permission of instructor (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 4/14/15
Proposals from Public Health Sciences to reduce the credit-hours requirement for a degree from
130 to 120:
1. ReduceBiologyrequirementfrom12to8hours
Current policy:
Public Health Sciences majors are required to take 12 hours of Biology. BIOL 1230
– (General Biology) – 3 credit hours; BIOL 1230L (General Biology Lab) – 1 credit
hour; BIOL 1240 (General Biology) – 3 credit hours; BIOL 1240L (General Biology
Lab) – 1 credit hour; BIOL 3350 (Anatomy and Physiology) – 3 credit hours; BIOL
3350L (Anatomy and Physiology Lab) -1 credit hour.
Revised policy:
Public Health Sciences majors are required to take 8 hours of Biology. BIOL 1230 –
(General Biology) – 3 credit hours; BIOL 1230L (General Biology Lab) – 1 credit
hour; BIOL 1240 (General Biology) – 3 credit hours; BIOL 1240L (General Biology
Lab) – 1 credit hour.
2. ReduceMathematicsrequirementfrom10to7hours
Current Policy:
Students majoring in public health sciences are required to take 10 credit hours of
mathematics and statistics: Math 1030 Pre-Calculus – 4 hours; Math 1020 (Statistics
2010)/Basic Statistics I- 3 credit hours; Math 3010/3010D (Statistics
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3010/3010D)/Biostatistics/Biostatistics Drill – 3 credit hours.
Revised Policy:
Students majoring in public health sciences are required to take 7 credit hours of
mathematics/statistics: Math 1020/Statistics 2010- Basic Statistics I -3 credit hours,
Math 2040/Statistics 2020 – Basic Statistics II – 3 credit hours, and Math 2150L
(STAT 2150L) – Statistics Technology Lab – 1 credit hour.
3. ReduceBusinessrequirementfrom6to3hours
Current Policy:
Students majoring in public health sciences are required to take 6 credit hours of
management and business administration: MGMT 2060 – Principles of Management
(3 credit hours) and BSAD 3195 – Computer-Based Information Systems (3 credit
hours).
Revised policy:
Students majoring in public health sciences are required to take 3 credit hours of
Management: MGMT 2060 – Principles of Management (3 credit hours).
Approved by Academic Council on 6/18/15
Sociology
New Course(s):
SOCI 4810. Special Topics in Sociology. Seminar offering an in-depth, research-intensive
exploration of a narrow field of sociological inquiry. Topics vary by semester according to
faculty and student interest. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in sociology and completion of a
research methods course in sociology or a related discipline.
Proposal to reduce the degree credit-hour requirement in Sociology from 128 to 120 hours:
Current Policy
Sociology majors must earn 128 hours to graduate. This includes 17 hours of free
electives.
New Policy
Sociology majors must earn 120 hours to graduate. This includes 9 hours of free
electives.
Approved by Academic Council on 6/18/15
Proposaltoremovefour4000‐levelcourses
The Department of Sociology wishes to delete the following courses:
 SOCI 4000 Society & the Individual (last offered Fall 2013)
 SOCI 4055 Globalization and Comparative Social Change (last offered Spring 2012)
 SOCI 4055 Black Family (last offered Spring 2013)
 SOCI 4650 Sociology of Women (last offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012)
Approved by Academic Council on 6/18/15
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Speech Pathology
Policy change(s)
We are proposing that instead of our majors taking PSYC 2511 (Psychological Statistics), they
take Math 1020 (Basic Statistics) so this course may be credited toward their Expansive Core
Requirement. It is requested that, when passed, this policy would apply to entering freshmen
fall, 2015 and onward.
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
Proposal to reduce the degree credit hour requirement in Speech Pathology
Current Policy
Speech Pathology majors must earn 129-131 hours to graduate (129 if they take clinical
practica or 131 if they do not). This includes 6 hours of free electives.
New Policy
Eliminate 6 hours of free electives and use Math 1020 as an expansive core course. This
would change the total number of hours for Speech Pathology majors to 120-122 to
graduate. It is requested that, when passed, this policy would apply to entering freshmen
fall, 2015 and onward.
Approved by Academic Council on 10/22/15
Course Change(s)
Current Policy
SPTH 2340 is cross listed with BIOL 2340.
New Policy
Omit Cross listing
Information item at Academic Council on 11/3/15
Women’s Studies
New Course(s)
WMST 3000. Special Topics in Women’s Studies. This course is designed to develop more
fully topics, genres, periods, and texts that are touched upon in the Introduction to Women’s
Studies (WMST 1030) course. It is taught from an interdisciplinary feminist perspective, which
emphasizes approaches to and methodologies in the study of the Humanities, Social and
Behavioral Sciences and related disciplines. The course may be taken more than once provided
that the content differs from that of a previous Special Topics class. Prerequisite: WMST 1030.
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Approved by Academic Council on 3/28/16