Minutes of the Graduate Council
May 7, 2002
As approved by the Graduate Council, September 3, 2002
Members present: A. Bennett, L. Bergen, A. Brightman, K. Brooks (D. Sachs, proxy), K.
Carpenter, A. Cochran, M. Collinson, L. Davis, G. Eiselein, S. Fisher, J. Fliter, M. Hossain, G.
Kluitenberg, M. Kren, E. Minton, B. Niehoff, D. Sachs,. J. Staver, E. Vassol, R. Trewyn, D.
Vruwink, D. Wright
Members absent: G. Bailey, A. Barkley, T. Bolton, L. Glasgow, P. Gormely, T. Musch, G.
Ramaswamy, K. Shultis, L. Thurston, K. Tilley, D. Troyer, M. White, C. Wyatt
Graduate School staff present: J. Barnhart, B. McGaughey
Guests: R. Burckel, P. Burden, D. Fisher, Rebecca Gould, W. Nafziger, Betty Stevens
The meeting was called to order by Dean R.W. Trewyn at 3:30 p.m. in Room 213, Student
Union.
1. Opening Remarks.
Jim Guikema and Carol Shanklin are attending the Midwest Area Graduate Schools
conference in Chicago this week.
Dr. Betty Stevens (Continuing Education) discussed on-campus partnerships with the
Division of Continuing Education, potential education services for non-traditional
education, and distance learning. Rebecca Gould (iTAC) presented computer equipment
available for check-out and technology assistance for faculty.
Dean Trewyn recognized the Graduate Council members completing their term in office
and expressed his appreciation for their contributions to graduate education. Several of
the newly elected Graduate Council members (Robert Burckel, Paul Burden, and Dann
Fisher) were present.
2. Minutes. The minutes of the April 2, 2002 meeting were approved as corrected.
3. Graduate School Actions and Announcements
a. Appointments for Graduate Faculty Membership
Name
David S. Allen
Ming-Shun Chen
Fayez Husseini
Joann M. Kouba
James Clare Nelson
Department/Program
Elementary Education
Entomology
Interior Architecture
Animal Sciences and Industry
Plant Pathology
b. Non-Graduate Faculty to teach Graduate Courses (Emergency Approval)
Name
Michael Bennett
Karen J. McGaughey
Department/Program
Counseling & Educ Psych
Statistics
Courses
EDCEP 912
STAT 703
4. Academic Affairs Committee
a. It was moved and seconded that the following faculty members be approved for
Membership. The motion passed.
i.
for MEMBERSHIP ONLY
Name
Mary Bagladi
Judy H. Cox
Laura D. Garrett
David Gnad
Kenneth Harkin
Position
Asst. Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Department/Program
Clinical Sciences
Clinical Sciences
Clinical Sciences
Clinical Sciences
Clinical Sciences
b. Course and curriculum changes: A motion was made and seconded to approve
course changes, deletions, and additions. The motion passed.
i. CHANGE
AGRON 610. Biotechnology. (3) II.
The use of biotechnology and molecular
genetic approaches in plant and animal
sciences. Emphasis is on the use of
molecular techniques for plant and
animal improvement. Three hours lec. a
week. Pr.: BIOL 198. Cross-referenced
as PLPTH 610.
AGRON 610. Biotechnology. (3) II, in
odd years. The use of biotechnology
and molecular genetic approaches in
plant and animal sciences. Emphasis is
on the use of molecular techniques for
plant and animal improvement. Three
hours lec. a week. Pr.: BIOL 198.
Cross-referenced as PLPTH 610.
ARCH 601. Topics in History of the
Designed Environment. (3) I, II. For
the concentrated study of a particular
period or subject in the history of the
built environment. Seminars, readings,
discussions, and projects. May be taken
by majors in the College of
Architecture and Design for a total of
12 hours credit. Three hours rec. a
week. Pr.: ENVD 251 or approval of
instructor.
ARCH 601. Topics in History of the
Designed Environment. (3) I, II. For
the concentrated study of a particular
period or subject in the history of the
built environment. Seminars, readings,
discussions, and projects. May be taken
by majors in the College of
Architecture and Design for a total of
12 hours credit. Three hours rec. a
week. Pr.: ARCH 350 or approval of
instructor.
AT 642. Textile Fibers. (3) I, in
alternate years. Study of the
AT 745. Fiber Science. (3) I, in
alternate years. Study of the
Term
U02
U02
fundamental concepts associated with
fiber chemistry; fiber microstructure
and macrostructure; fiber mechanical,
physical, and chemical properties and
newer technologies in fiber science. Pr.:
AT 265, AT 266, and CHM 350.
fundamental concepts associated with
fiber chemistry; fiber microstructure
and macrostructure; fiber mechanical,
physical, and chemical properties and
newer technologies in fiber science. Pr.:
AT 265, AT 266, and CHM 350.
AT 746. Textile Dyeing and Printing.
(4) II, alternate years. In-depth study of
color systems, colorimetry, physical
and chemical properties of dyes,
methods of dye-fiber association, and
industrial dying and printing methods.
Two hours lec. and six hours lab a
week. Pr.: AT 642.
AT 746. Textile Dyeing and Printing.
(3) II, alternate years. In-depth study of
color systems, colorimetry, physical
and chemical properties of dyes,
methods of dye-fiber association, and
industrial dying and printing methods.
Two hours lec. and six hours lab a
week. Pr.: AT 745.
AT 680. Physical Analysis of Textiles.
(4) I. Theory, principles, and
procedures in evaluating the physical
properties of textile fibers, yarns,
fabrics, and products for apparel,
interior furnishings, and industrial uses.
Three hours lec. and three hours lab a
week. Pr.: AT 265 and 266.
AT 770. Physical Analysis of Textiles.
(3) I. Theory, principles, and
procedures in evaluating the physical
properties of textile fibers, yarns,
fabrics, and products for apparel,
interior furnishings, and industrial uses.
Two hours lec. and three hours lab a
week. Pr.: AT 265 and 266.
AT 765. Chemical and Optical
Analysis of Textiles. (3) I, in alternate
years. Application of organic chemistry
and optical analysis to fibers, dyes, and
finishes. Two hours lec. and three hours
lab a week. Pr.: AT 642.
AT 885. Chemical, Optical, and
Spectroscopic Analysis of Textiles. (3)
I, in alternate years. Application of
organic chemistry and optical and
spectroscopic analysis to fibers, dyes,
and finishes. Two hours lec. and three
hours lab a week. Pr.: AT 745.
BIOL 830. Advanced Virology. (4) I,
in even years. Application of current
biochemical, biophysical, and
biological techniques to the study of
viruses, including bacterial viruses
(bacteriophage), animal viruses, and
plant viruses. Pr.: BIOL 730 and
consent of instructor.
BIOL 830. Advanced Virology. (3) I,
in odd years. In-depth readings and
discussions of current topics in virology
and the impact of viruses in today's
society with emphasis on recent
research literature. May be repeated
with the consent of the intstructor. Pr.:
BIOL 730 and consent of instructor.
DVM 702. Veterinary Practice
Management. (2) I, II. This course
provides a foundation in business
management and marketing to prepare
veterinary students for success in
CS 741. Veterinary Practice
Management. (1) I, II. This course
provides a foundation in business
management and marketing to prepare
veterinary students for success in
private veterinary practice. Lectures
include personal marketing, business
organizational structure, gauging and
monitoring production, management
practice finance, recruitment, personnel
management, effective practice
marketing (internal and external),
achieving better client satisfaction and
retention, and the road to practice
ownership. Prerequisites: Third year
standing in the College of Veterinary
Medicine or consent of instructor.
private veterinary practice. Lectures
include personal marketing, business
organizational structure, gauging and
monitoring production, management
practice finance, recruitment, personnel
management, effective practice
marketing (internal and external),
achieving better client satisfaction and
retention, and the road to practice
ownership. Prerequisites: Third year
standing in the College of Veterinary
Medicine or consent of instructor.
EECE 733. Real-Time Embedded
Systems Design. (3) I. Design and
implementation of a comprehensive
team project of a complete embedded
real-time system. Two hours rec. and
three hours lab a week. Pr.: CIS 721.
EECE 733. Real-Time Embedded
Systems Design. (3) II. Design and
implementation of a comprehensive
team project of a complete embedded
real-time system. Two hours rec. and
three hours lab a week. Pr. or conc: CIS
721.
FSHS 890. Research Methods in
FSHS. (3) I. Study and application of
family and human development
methodology for research in graduate
programs and professional careers. Pr.:
STAT 330 or STAT 702.
FSHS 888. Research Methods in
FSHS I. (3) I. Study and application of
family and human development
methodology for research in graduate
programs and professional careers. Pr.:
STAT 330 or STAT 702.
FINAN 643. International Financial
Management. (3) I. The international
(cross-currency) aspects of financial
management. Topics include currency
markets and exchange rate
determination, parity conditions,
foreign exchange exposure and
management, and valuation of
international projects. Pr.: FINAN 450
or FINAN 815.
FINAN 643. International Financial
Management. (3) I. The international
(cross-currency) aspects of financial
management. Topics include currency
markets and exchange rate
determination, parity conditions,
foreign exchange exposure and
management, and valuation of
international projects. Pr.: Either
FINAN 510 and FINAN 520 or FINAN
815.
GEOG 702. Computer Mapping. (3)
I. Familiarizes students with computer
applications to mapping problems.
Students will produce a series of maps
on the printer and plotter using prepared
programs and, in the process, develop
computer graphics skills to address
GEOG 702. Computer Mapping and
Geographic Visualization. (3) II.
Basic cartographic principles, advanced
methods for representing spatial data,
and practical applications of thematic
maps, animated and Internet-based
maps, and geographic visualization
problems in areal analysis, planning,
and public administration. Pr.: One
course in social science and one in
natural science and junior standing.
techniques. Students will prepare a
series of maps and visualization
products using modern cartographic and
illustration software. The course will
consist of two hours of lec. and two
hours of lab a week. Pr.: GEOG 302 or
instructor permission and junior
standing.
GEOG 708. Geographic Information
Systems. (3) II. Examines both
theoretical and applied dimensions of
geographic information systems (GIS)
in the contexts of environmental impact
analysis, natural resource inventories,
and community development studies.
Applications of GIS concepts and
procedures will be built around the use
of PC ARC-Info, where case studies
will be completed by teams of students.
Pr.: GEOG 702 or GEOG 705.
GEOG 708. Geographic Information
Systems II. (3) I. Advanced principles
of and applications for geographic
information systems (GIS). Examines
the nature and accuracy of georeferenced data and methods of data
capture, storage, retrieval, modeling,
and digital map display. Students will
use modern GIS software packages and
digital geographic data from physical
and/or cultural sources to explore
software procedures and techniques of
spatial analysis, decision support, and
geographic visualization. The course
will consist of two hours of lec. and two
hours of lab a week. Pr.: GEOG 302
and 508 (or consent of instructor).
ME 640. Automatic Controls. (3) I,II.
Functional description of dynamic
systems, analysis and design of
feedback systems. Basic controllers,
sensitivity, stability, and error analysis.
Transient and steady-state response,
compensation techniques. Design of
controllers using root locus and
frequency response methods.
Introduction to discrete-time systems.
Two hours lec. and three hours lab a
week. Pr.: ME 570.
ME 640. Control of Mechanical
Systems II. (3) I,II. Design and analysis
of control systems. Topics include
linear and nonlinear systems modeling;
parameter estimation/system
identification; steady state errors;
advanced root locus and frequency
response design; controller
implementation. Two hours lec. and
three hours lab a week. Pr.: ME 570 and
MATH 551.
PLPTH 610. Biotechnology. (3) II.
The use of biotechnology and molecular
genetic approaches in plant and animal
sciences. Emphasis is on the use of
molecular techniques for plant and
animal improvement. Three hours lec. a
week. Pr.: BIOL 198. Cross-referenced
PLPTH 610. Biotechnology. (3) II, in
odd years. The use of biotechnology
and molecular genetic approaches in
plant and animal sciences. Emphasis is
on the use of molecular techniques for
plant and animal improvement. Three
hours lec. a week. Pr.: BIOL 198.
as AGRON 610.
Cross-referenced as AGRON 610.
PLPTH 912. Molecular Approaches
in Plant Pathology. (4) I, in evennumbered years. The use of molecular
techniques in research in the plant
sciences, with an emphasis on plant
pathology. Techniques will include
DNA cloning, DNA sequencing,
polymerase chain reaction, and plant
transformation. Eight hours lecture lab
a week. Pr.: BIOCH 521 and BIOL 675.
PLPTH 912. Molecular Approaches
in Plant Pathology. (2) II, in oddnumbered years. The use of molecular
techniques in research in the plant
sciences, with an emphasis on plant
pathology. Techniques will include
DNA cloning, DNA sequencing,
polymerase chain reaction, and plant
transformation. Four hours lecture lab a
week. Pr.: BIOCH 521 and BIOL 675.
SOCIO 710. Classical Social Theory.
(3) I. Intensive seminar in classical
sociological theory. Examines the
theoretical frameworks and
methodologies of Karl Marx, Max
Weber, and Emile Durkheim, along
with selections from the works of other
major classical theorists. Analysis of
primary texts will be emphasized. Pr.:
SOCIO 511 or equivalent.
SOCIO 809. Classical Social Theory.
(3) I. Intensive seminar in classical
sociological theory. Examines the
theoretical frameworks and
methodologies of Karl Marx, Max
Weber, and Emile Durkheim, along
with selections from the works of other
major classical theorists. Analysis of
primary texts will be emphasized. Pr.:
SOCIO 511 or equivalent.
SOCIO 841. Social Differentiation
and Stratification. (3) I, in odd years.
Analysis of societal organization based
on age, sex, residence, occupation,
community, class, caste, and race. Pr.:
Graduate standing.
SOCIO 841. Social Stratification. (3)
I. Survey of major sociological theories
and research on inequality in modern
societies. Examines the distribution of
wealth, status, political power, and
other valued resources; the effects of
class, race, gender, and other modes of
social differentiation; social mobility
and the reproduction of inequality. Pr.:
Graduate standing.
SOCIO 834. Sociology of Rural
Development. (3) I, in even years. A
survey of theoretical perspectives and
research on changes in the social
organization of rural areas, both
international and in the U.S. Examples
of issues covered include relationship of
agriculture to other social structures and
the biosphere, implications of the limits
to growth for the development of rural
economies, peasants and other rural
social groups, and the transnational
SOCIO 934. Sociology of Rural
Development. (3), I, in odd years.
Consideration of selected topics and
issues in the social organization of rural
areas, both international and in the U.S..
Pr.: SOCIO 851 or consent of
instructor.
organization of food production,
distribution, and consumption. Pr.:
Graduate standing.
SOCIO 940. Seminar in Social
Organization. (3) II, in even years.
Consideration of selected approaches to
the study of societal organization,
organizational theory, and analysis. Pr.:
Consent of instructor.
SOCIO 940. Seminar in Work and
Organizations. (3) II, in odd years.
Topics and issues in the social structure
of industries, firms, and labor
processes. Pr.: SOCIO 841.
SOCIO 951. Seminar in Societal and
Institutional Dynamics. (3) II, in even
years. Analyses of change of societies
and institutions; consideration of rates,
degree, and direction of change, and of
means employed to plan change in
modern or emerging nations. Pr.:
SOCIO 851 or equiv.
SOCIO 951. Sociology of Global
Social Change. (3) II, in even years.
Examination of contemporary global
social change around the world. Uses
historical and comparative sociological
methods to study social causes and
consequences of global processes,
structures, and movements. Pr.: SOCIO
851, or consent of instructor.
SOCIO 962. Topics Seminar in
Criminology/Deviance. (3) II, in even
years. The study of selected topical
areas in criminology/deviance such as
gender, race and/or class and crime;
social control; domestic violence; lethal
violence; victimology; issues in
corrections; and issues in law. Pr.:
SOCIO 861 or SOCIO 862. May repeat
as topic varies.
SOCIO 962. Topics Seminar in
Criminology/Deviance. (3) II, in odd
years. The study of selected topical
areas in criminology/deviance such as
gender, race and/or class and crime;
social control; domestic violence; lethal
violence; victimology; issues in
corrections; and issues in law. Pr.:
SOCIO 850 or consent of instructor.
WOMST 405. Senior Seminar in
Women's Studies. (3) I. An
intercollegiate, interdisciplinary course
organized topically with students
presenting papers which draw upon
previous and concurrent academic
experience and which approach a given
topic with a consistent focus on the role
of women. Provides supervised
independent study and subsequent
discussion, allowing students to
integrate and order their perceptions
about the unique roles, problems, and
contributions of women. Pr.:
Introduction to Women's Studies and at
WOMST 610. Seminar in Women's
Studies. (3) I, II. Using feminist
theoretical frameworks, this course
surveys interdisciplinary, feminist
methods of research and contemporary
applications of this scholarship
(including historical analysis, analysis
of secondary literature and social action
research). In addition, supervised
student projects in research and
activism comprise a major component
of the course. Pr.: Must have 9 hours of
approved women's studies courses.
least 6 hours of women's studies
courses.
ii. DROP
AT 980. Professional Development Seminar. (3) II, alternate years. Current
research, topics, and issues relevant to professionals in clothing and textiles. Pr.:
AT 850.
GERON 600. Seminar in Gerontology. (3) II. An interdisciplinary course
organized topically, with students presenting papers on aging-related issues that
draw upon the students' previous and concurrent academic experience. Provides
supervised independent study and subsequent discussion, allowing students to
integrate and order their perceptions about gerontological issues. Pr: Completion
of 15 hours of course work in gerontology.
GERON 605. Practicum in Gerontology. (1-3) I, II. Supervised field experience
in an aging-related setting as a practical application of gerontological knowledge
and skills. Pr.: Consent of instructor.
GERON 610. Seminar in Long-Term Care Administration. (3). (Offered
January Intersession only). Administration principles involved in the planning,
organizing, and directing of long-term care agencies. Includes in-depth exposure
to federal and state standards and regulations governing long-term care.
GERON 620. Problems in Gerontology. (1-3). Independent study of selected
problems. Pr: Background of courses required for problem undertaken and
consent of instructor.
GERON 615/DHE 615. Long-Term Care Administration Internship. (6).
Includes: (a) field experience in the general administration of long-term care
programs and/or facilities; planning, budgeting, program management, and
service delivery; (b) exposure to federal and state standards and regulations
governing long-term care; and (c); professional leadership development. Pr:
Junior standing, 15 hours of gerontology, MANGT 420, ACCTG 231, GERON
610, and GPA of 2.5 or above (3.0 or above in long-term care administration
coursework).
NE 693. Radiation Shielding Design. (3) I. Sources of radiation, kernel
concepts, and application of diffusion and ray theory to shielding calculations and
design, with applications principally in stationary nuclear reactor shielding. Three
hours rec. a week. Pr.: NE 550. Pr. or conc.: NE 630.
SOCIO 767. Social Reactions to Deviance. (3) Selected topics in the sociology
of deviance, such as (1) public reactions to deviant persons and groups, (2) the
nature and extent of formally organized responses to deviance, and (3) deviance
considered from the perspective of deviant actors. Pr.: SOCIO 561 or graduate
student standing.
SOCIO 852. Social Roles and Social Relationships. (3) II, in odd years.
Analysis of the processes of interpersonal perception, attraction, and social
interaction in the formation, maintenance, and change of social relationships and
social roles. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of such processes for
the formation of social groups and social interaction in a variety of social
contexts. Consideration of major theoretical approaches and their empirical
foundations. Pr.: Graduate standing.
iii. NEW
ASI 658. Animal Growth and Development. (3) I. Principles of domestic
animal growth and development of muscle, bone, and adipose tissue will be
discussed. Three hours of lec. a week. Pr.: BIOCH 265 or higher.
CS 740. Small Animal Emergency Medicine. (1) II. Introduction to the
fundamentals of small animal (canine and feline) emergency medicine via a
systems approach, including triage, transfusion medicine, and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation. Prerequisites: Third year standing in the College of Veterinary
Medicine.
CS 868. Topics in Small Animal Internal Medicine. (1) II. Various topics in
small animal internal medicine will be presented. In depth discussion of
pathophysiology and recent advances in diagnostics and therapeutics. Different
topics, at instructor's discretion, will be covered in various years. Prerequisites:
DVM degree or approval of instructor. Course may be repeated with approval of
instructor.
CS 872. Small Animal Endoscopy. (1) I. Introduction to the fundamentals of
small animal (canine and feline) endoscopy, including respiratory and
gastrointestinal endoscopy, laparoscopy and anthroscopy. Thirteen lectures with 2
laboratories will be offered. Offered Fall semester only. Prerequisites: DVM
degree and approval from course coordinator.
CS 873. Advanced Topics in Small Animal Surgery. (Var.) I, II. Current and
foundational information on techniques, theory, and management in small animal
surgery. Prerequisites: DVM degree or approval of instructor.
FSHS 860. Family Policy. (3) II, in alternate years. Examines the development,
formation, implementation, and application of policy issues related to the family
issues and social problems. Emphasis placed on how policy is made and how
professionals can influence policy issues and outcomes.
FSHS 866. Sex Therapy. (3) II, in alternate years. A focus on the framework and
skills for delivering therapy to individuals and couples experiencing difficulties
with their own sexuality or with sexual functioning in their relationships. Pr.:
FSHS 865.
FSHS 879. Systemic Assessment and Treatment of Psychopathology. (3) II.
Examination of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Exploration of relational diagnoses and the interaction of individual disorders and
relational functioning. Review of empirically supported treatments for individual
and relational disorders. Pr.: FSHS 877.
FSHS 890. Research Methods in FSHS II. (3) II. Intermediate level course with
a focus on the applied aspects of family and human developmental research.
Emphasis on applied quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Pr. FSHS 888
and any upper division or graduate level statistics courses.
FSHS 898. Professional Issues in Family Life Education and Consultation.
(3) II. Capstone course for the master's level. Emphasize the research-theorypractice connection. Includes coverage of FLE framework, cutting-edge issues in
the field, ethics and professional development.
FSHS 970. Clinical Specialization in MFT. (3) S, in alternate years. Seminar
focusing on th development of a clinical specialty area in marriage and family
therapy. Pr.: FSHS 870 and FSHS 987.
FSHS 983. Marriage and Family Therapy Research. (3) I, in alternate years.
Analysis of psychotherapy research in general and family therapy process and
outcome research in particular. Covers a variety of approaches to clinical
research. Pr.: FSHS 870 and a graduate-level research methods course.
FSHS 987. Advanced Clinical Theory. (3) II, in alternate years. Exploration of
marriage and family therapy clinical theories and the process of integrating these
theories into a personalized model for utilization in both therapy and supervision.
Pr.: FSHS 870 and FSHS 896.
*GERON 600. Seminar in Gerontology. (3) II. An interdisciplinary course
organized topically, with students presenting papers on aging-related issues that
draw upon the students' previous and concurrent academic experience. Provides
supervised independent study and subsequent discussion, allowing students to
integrate and order their perceptions about gerontological issues. Pr: Completion
of 15 hours of course work in gerontology.
*GERON 605. Practicum in Gerontology. (1-3) I, II. Supervised field
experience in an aging-related setting as a practical application of gerontological
knowledge and skills. Pr.: Consent of instructor.
*GERON 610. Seminar in Long-Term Care Administration. (3). (Offered
January Intersession only). Administration principles involved in the planning,
organizing, and directing of long-term care agencies. Includes in-depth exposure
to federal and state standards and regulations governing long-term care.
*GERON 615. Long-Term Care Administration Internship. (6). Includes: (a)
field experience in the general administration of long-term care programs and/or
facilities; planning, budgeting, program management, and service delivery; (b)
exposure to federal and state standards and regulations governing long-term care;
and (c); professional leadership development. Pr: Junior standing, 15 hours of
gerontology, MANGT 420, ACCTG 231, GERON 610, and GPA of 2.5 or above
(3.0 or above in long-term care administration coursework).
*GERON 620. Problems in Gerontology. (1-3). Independent study of selected
problems. Pr: Background of courses required for problem undertaken and
consent of instructor.
MATH 799. Topics in Mathematics. (1-3) Courses on special topics to be taught
on sufficient demand.
NE 690. Radiation Protection and Shielding. (3) II. Basic concepts of radiation
protection, doses, associated risks, and exposure limits. Properties of natural and
other radiation sources, and evaluation of internal and external doses. Techniques
for shield design including ray, point kernel, and transport theories for both
neutrons and gamma rays. Three hours rec. a week. Pr.: NE 495.
PLPTH 800. Advanced Plant Physiology I. (3) II, in even years. Modern
concepts and research in plant physiology. Respiration, photosynthesis, and water
relations of plants. Pr.: An introductory plant physiology course or general
biochemistry. Three hours lec. per week. Cross-referenced as BIOL 800
Advanced Plant Physiology I.
PLPTH 890. Introduction to Genomic Bioinformatics. (4) I, in odd years.
Tools and methods for computational analysis of genomic and related data. Three
hours lec. and two hours lab per week. Pr.: BIOCH 521 or equivalent, STAT 703
or equivalent, BIOL 450 or equivalent.
SOCIO 822. Introduction to Methods of Social Analysis. (3) I. Provides an
introduction to the methods and techniques utilized in sociological research.
Includes such topics as basic collecting and analyzing sociological data. Pr.:
STAT 702 or equiv.
SOCIO 831. Sociology of Agriculture. (3) II, in odd years. Provides a survey of
the subfield of sociology of agriculture, including an examination of its roots,
growth and current theoretical and substantive directions. Explores the linkages
between agriculture, commodity systems, food and the environment. Pr.:
Graduate standing.
SOCIO 833. Gender Differentiation and Inequality. (3) II, in odd years. Offers
an analysis of the social construction and reproduction of gender identities.
Focuses on current feminist theory and research on the links between gender
identities and gender inequality. Pr.: Graduate standing.
SOCIO 842. Technology and Social Development. (3) II, in even years.
Provides a survey of theoretical perspectives and current research on the role of
technology in social development. Pr.: Graduate standing.
SOCIO 897. Practicum in Social Analysis. (3-6) II. Provides professional field
experience for students enrolled in the Master's in Social Analysis program in an
approved public agency, organization, or private firm, under direction of a faculty
member. Requires participation in a quarterly seminar. Pr.: One semester in the
MSA program and SOCIO 822.
SOCIO 933. Gender & Society. (3) II, in even years. Exploration of feminist
theorizing of gender relations in constructing and maintaining social institutions.
Objective is to acquaint students with the strengths and weaknesses of current
theories of gender, and to analyze social structures as both constituting and
constitutive of gender relations at the macro/meso level of society. Pr.: SOCIO
841, or consent of instructor.
SOCIO 953. Political Sociology of Advanced Societies. (3) II, in even years.
Survey of major theories and research in the political sociology of industrial
societies. Examines prominent theories of power and the state; inequality of
political representation; social movements and political change; ideology and
legitimation; and policy formation under pressures of globalization. Pr.: SOCIO
850, or consent of instructor.
*GERON courses will be approved as "new" to College of Human Ecology on
May 10, 2002.
iv. New Graduate Certificate programs


Food Science Graduate Certificate program
A motion was made and seconded to approve this new graduate certificate
program. Following discussion, the Graduate Council unanimously
requested this be returned to Food Science to clarify the core courses
necessary to complete the program.
Geographic Information Science Graduate Certificate Program
A motion was made and seconded to approve this new graduate certificate
program. Following discussion, this graduate certificate program passed
unanimously.
5. Graduate Student Affairs Committee
The committee has not business to present at this time.
6. Graduate School Committee on Planning
Ernie Minton (chair) reported the committee proposes for a second reading the following
items as presented at the April 2, 2002 meeting; motion was seconded.
a) Item 2
Requested Change to Graduate Handbook (Chapter 2 - The Master's Degree, Section D.5
Courses Applied Toward Two Degrees): Allow concurrent award of DVM and MS
degrees.
Master's Students in the College of Veterinary Medicine: Pursuant to the Memorandum
of Understanding approved by the Graduate School and the College of Veterinary
Medicine on December 21, 1965,
a. A maximum of 12 graduate credit hours may be granted a student with a bachelor's
degree while enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine;
b. A maximum of 12 graduate credit hours or the equivalent may be granted to graduates
of other colleges of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical
Association;
c. For a master's degree, a minimum of one summer school enrollment or the equivalent
in the Graduate School, for at least 8 hours of graduate credit, is required, and preferably
a student should have 2 summer school enrollments or the equivalent in the Graduate
School;
d. The master's degree is not granted concurrently with the D.V.M.
b) Item 3
Requested Change to Graduate Handbook (Chapter 1 - Admission to Graduate Study,
Section H. Postdoctoral Study): Grant DVMs post-doctoral status where allowed by
outside funding agencies.
H. POSTDOCTORAL STUDY
Mature scholars, as well as the most able new recipients of the doctorate, are encouraged
to spend one or more years in concentrated study with experts in their field. These
scholars make a distinct contribution to the quality of the graduate program with which
they are associated and to the prestige of the University. Postdoctoral status is not
appropriate, however, for persons holding professional degrees such as the D.V.M. who
are working toward advanced degrees.
The motion passed.
7. Graduate Student Council Information
Sara Fisher introduced herself as the new Graduate Student Council (GSC) president. The
number of entries for the Graduate Research Forum, held on Friday, April 19, 2002,
doubled over previous years. She thanked the Graduate Council members that served as
judged. Other officers include: DeAnn Ricks (President Elect), Holly Bigge (Secretary),
and Ramesh Mohan (Treasurer).
8. University Research and Scholarship
K-State fundraising in support of research handouts were distributed with the agenda. In
summary, Dean Trewyn stated K-State is not competitive in many areas because we lack
the dollars. We need to consider fund raising in the corporate arena.
9. Other business
 Targeted Excellence. Wayne Nafziger reported for the Targeted excellence
committee. K-State's goal is to become a top-10 land-grand university. The
Provost challenged groups on campus to target excellence. This is in line with the
university's strategic planning process.
Council was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.