Minutes of the Graduate Council
December 3, 2002
As approved by the Graduate Council, February 4, 2003
Members present: L. Bergen, K. Brooks, R. Burckel, P. Burden, M. Collinson, S. Fisher,L.
Glasgow, W.R. Goe, M. Hossain, D. McGrath, D. Sachs, R. Trewyn, M. White, D. WrightCarroll
Members absent: G. Bailey, A. Barkley, T. Bolton, A. Brightman, K. Carpenter, G. Eiselein, D.
Fisher, J. Fliter, V. Houser, G. Kluitenberg, M. Kren, G. Marchin, T. Musch, G. Ramaswamy, J.
Stevenson, K. Tilley, D. Troyer, Y. Wang, C. Wyatt
Graduate School staff present: J. Guikema, C. Shanklin, D. Woydziak
The meeting was called to order by Dean R.W. Trewyn at 3:15 p.m. in Room 213, Student
Union.
1. Opening Remarks.
Ron Trewyn announced meeting would be by consent agenda due to the 3:30 p.m.
university faculty meeting call by President Welfald. The items on the consent agenda
include approval of last months minutes, actions and announcements by the Graduate
School, and academic affairs approvals.
2. Minutes. The minutes of the November 5, 2002 meeting were approved as presented by
consent.
3. Graduate School Actions and Announcements
a. Appointments for Graduate Faculty Membership
Name
Philip Gayle
Melanie Klein
Lauren Ritterbush
Sheri L. Smith
Joan Twiggs Sociology
Department/Program
Economics
Landscape Architecture/Regional & Community Planning
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
Landscape Architecture/Regional & Community Planning
Anthropology & Social Work
4. Academic Affairs Committee
a. It was moved and seconded by consent that the following faculty members be
approved for Membership. The motion passed.
i. for MEMBERSHIP ONLY
Name
L. Ann Coulson
Position
Asst. Professor
Department/Program
Family Studies and Human Services
ii. for MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION
Name
John Paul Michaud
Position
Assistant Professor
Department/Program
Entomology
b. for CERTIFICATION
Name
Gerad D. Middendorf
Robert Schaeffer
Tracey M. Turner
L. Susan Williams
Position
Assistant Professor
Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Department/Program
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
Economics
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
c. Non-Graduate Faculty to teach Graduate Courses (One-Year Approval)
Name
Maria T. Melgarejo
Department/Program
Modern Languages
Courses
SPAN 751
Term
Spring 2003
d. Course and curriculum changes: It was moved and seconded by consent to
approve the following course changes, deletions, and additions. The motion
passed.
i. CHANGE:
AGEC 836. Natural Resource
Policy. (3) I. The economic tolls of
welfare analysis, non-market
valuation, and dynamics are used to
evaluate natural resource use, natural
resource policies, and conflicts
among users, conservationists, and
preservationists. Pr.: AGEC 505 or
ECON 520; and MATH 205.
AGEC 825. Natural Resource
Policy. (3) I. The economic tolls of
welfare analysis, non-market
valuation, and dynamics are used to
evaluate natural resource use, natural
resource policies, and conflicts
among users, conservationists, and
preservationists. Pr.: AGEC 505 or
ECON 520; and MATH 205.
AGRON 645. Soil Microbiology.
(4) I. The nature and function of soil
microorganisms in the soil
ecosystem. The role of soil microbial
activity to soil organic matter,
mineral transformations, plant
nutrition, and environmental quality.
Three hours rec. and two hours lab a
week. Pr.:AGRON 305 or BIOL 455.
AGRON 645. Soil Microbiology.
(3) I. The nature and function of soil
microorganisms in the soil
ecosystem. The role of soil microbial
activity to soil organic matter,
mineral transformations, plant
nutrition, and environmental quality.
Three hours rec. a week. Pr.:AGRON
305 or BIOL 455.
AGRON 900. Biometeorology. (3)
II, in even years. A comprehensive
analysis of interactions between
living organisms and their physical
environment. Emphasis is placed on
AGRON 900. Biometeorology. (3)
II. A comprehensive analysis of
interactions between living
organisms and their physical
environment. Emphasis is placed on
characterizing the transport of heat,
water, and carbon within the soilplant-atmosphere continuum.
Includes discussions on
aerodynamics transfer, surface
energy balances, evapotranspiration,
trace gas fluxes, and basic
micrometeorology. The potential
impact of climatic change on
biosphere productivity will be
considered. Three hours rec. a week.
Pr.: MATH 211 or MATH 220,
PHYS 115, and AGRON 746 or
BIOL 500.
characterizing the transport of heat,
water, and carbon within the soilplant-atmosphere continuum.
Includes discussions on
aerodynamics transfer, surface
energy balances, evapotranspiration,
trace gas fluxes, and basic
micrometeorology. The potential
impact of climatic change on
biosphere productivity will be
considered. Three hours rec. a week.
Pr.:PHYS 115, and AGRON 746 or
BIOL 500.
AGRON 901. Environmental
Instrumentation. (3) II, in odd
years. A laboratory practicum on the
methodology and instrumentation
used to measure environmental
parameters. Includes discussions on
instrument selection, sensor
deployment, and data acquisition.
Measurement of temperature,
radiation, moisture, wind, CO2 , and
surface energy fluxes will be
considered. Two hours rec. and two
hours lab per week. Pr.: MATH 210
or MATH 220, PHYS 115, and
AGRON 746 or BIOL 500.
AGRON 901. Environmental
Instrumentation. (1) II. A
laboratory practicum on the
methodology and instrumentation
used to measure environmental
parameters. Includes discussions on
instrument selection, sensor
deployment, and data acquisition.
Measurement of temperature,
radiation, moisture, wind, carbon
dioxide. Two hours lab per week.
Pr.:AGRON 900 or conc. enrollment.
ART 395. Digital Photography. (3)
I, II. Introduction to the principles
and aesthetics of digital image
processing. Hands-on activities will
permit each student to explore the
creative potential of electronic
photography and imaging. Pr.: ART
386 and instructor permission.
ART 611. Digital Photography and
Advanced Techniques. (3) I, II.
Introduction to the principles and
aesthetics of digital image processing
as well as continued exploration of
chemical photography techniques.
May be repeated for credit. Pr.: ART
400 and 572.
ART 615. Figure Painting. (3) I, II.
Painting from the human figure with
oil and plastic media. Six hours lab.
May be taken for two semesters. Pr.:
ART 245, 610.
ART 615. Figure Painting. (3) I, II.
Painting from the human figure with
oil media. Recording from direct
observation with expressive concepts
and feelings about the human form.
Pr.: ART 225, 245.
ART 620. Water Media II. (3) I, II.
Upper-level painting with emphasis
on individual expression in
waterbased media, acrylic
watercolor, gouache. Six hours lab.
Pr.: ART 220.
ART 620. Water Media II. (3) I, II.
Advanced work in water-based
media with emphasis on transparent
watercolor. Six hours lab. Pr.: ART
220.
ART 650. Oil Painting III. (3-6) I,
II. Emphasis on individual directions
in painting to attain personal
expression and competency.
Primarily for undergraduate painting
majors. May be taken for four
semesters. Pr.: ART 570 or 620.
ART 650. Advanced Painting
Studio. (3) I, II. Individualized
studio work in varied painting media.
Focusing on strengths and addressing
weaknesses in personal work. Pr.:
ART 649.
ASI 801. Hormonal Control of
Reproduction and Lactation. (3) I,
in even years. Endocrine glands and
their hormonal secretions that control
reproduction and lactation in farm
animals. Three hours rec. a week.
Pr.:BIOCH 521 and ASI 710.
ASI 801. Hormonal Control of
Reproduction. (3) I, in even years.
Basic study of endocrine physiology
of reproduction including mechanism
of hormone action through receptor
and gene regulation, and
physiological processes involved in
ovarian, uterine, and testicular
function. Three hours rec. a week.
Pr.:BIOCH 521 and ASI 710.
CS 726. Clinical Externship and/or
Programmed Study. (Var.) I, II, S.
Practical experience with the daily
operation of veterinary practice,
insights into the role of veterinarians
in private industry, and/or
opportunity to become involved in
specialty areas relating to veterinary
medicine in other academic
institutions. Pr.:Fourth-year standing
in the College of Veterinary
Medicine.
CS 726. Clinical Externship and/or
Programmed Study. (1-3) I, II, S.
Provides the professional student
with the opportunity to study with
specialists not available at Kansas
State University or in unique areas of
veterinary medical practice or
research. Pr.:Fourth-year standing in
the College of Veterinary Medicine
and the approval of the externship or
program of study by the course
coordinator.
HN 701. Sensory Analysis of Foods.
(2-3) I. Sensory analysis of food
appearance, texture, aroma, flavor;
physiology of sensory receptors;
laboratory and consumer panels; and
interpretation of data. One hour rec.
and three to six hours lab a week. Pr:
STAT 320 or 330 or 340.
HN 701. Sensory Analysis. (3) I.
Sensory analysis of appearance,
texture, aroma, flavor; physiology of
sensory receptors; laboratory and
consumer panels; and interpretation
of data. Two hour rec. and three to
six hours lab a week. Pr: STAT 320
or 330 or 340.
LAR 646. Landscape Architecture
Design Studio V. (4) I. Twelve
hours of design studio a week. Pr.:
LAR 442, LAR 438, LAR 439.
LAR 646. Landscape Architecture
Design Studio V. (4) I. The
understanding, collection and
application of land resource data to
land planning and design. Current
methods of resource inventory,
ecologically oriented site analysis
and environmental impact
assessment. Three hours lecture and
nine hours studio a week. Pr.: LAR
420, 442, 439.
LAR 648. Landscape Architecture
Studio VI. (4) I. Twelve hours of
design studio a week. Pr.: LAR 646,
647.
LAR 648. Landscape Architecture
Design Studio VI. (4) II. Twelve
hours of design studio a week.
Design of the outdoor environment
for human needs and activities;
ecological considerations; project
program, site selection, analysis
concept, design communication,
specification, construction, planting
and maintenance. Pr.: LAR 646, 647.
LAR 744. Community Site
Planning. (4) II. Growth and
development of cities and towns;
land subdivisions. Two hours of lec.
And six hours studio a week. Pr.:
PLAN 315 or consent of instructor.
LAR 744. Community Planning
and Design. (4) I. Study of the
relationships between planning and
design in the growth and
development of cities and towns.
Two hours lec. And six hours studio
a week. Pr.: PLAN 315.
ii. DROP:
ASI 605. Fresh Meat Operations. (2) I. Provides information and
exposure to fresh meat operations, including: fabrication, yields, cost,
quality assurance, packaging, marketing of fresh meat and by-products.
One hour lec. and three hours lab a week. Pr.: ASI 350
BIOL 755. Specialized Cell Functions. (3) I, in even years. In vitro cell
and organ culture techniques as tools for differentiation and
specialization studies. Emphasis on mammalian cell culture systems with
some study of plant cell culture. Pr.: BIOL 541.
PLPTH 760. Plant Pathology Methods. (3) I, even-numbered years.
Practical laboratory methods in manipulating plant pathogens with
emphasis on the isolation, culture, identification, inoculation, and
preservation of plant pathogenic bacteria and fungi. One hour lec. and 5
hrs lab a week. Pr.: PLPTH 500 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 12
students.
PLPTH 930. Genome Analysis. (3) II, in odd-numbered years. A
discussion of the organization and evolution of genetic material in
eukaryotic organisms. Methods of genetic and molecular analysis will
also be discussed. Three hours lec. a week. Pr.: ASI 500; BIOL 540 or
BIOCH 765.
iii. NEW:
AGEC 880. Agribusiness Industry Structures. (3) II. Applied
industrial organization and competitive relationships in agriculture
markets. Emphasis on the role of bargaining power, vertical coordination
and integration, contracting, and other forms of vertical control. Product
differentiation, branding and advertising of commodities and anti-trust
laws. Three hours rec. a week. Pr.:ECON 720, ECON 830 (or concurrent
enrollment).
AGEC 925. Advanced Resource and Environmental Economics. (3)
II. Dynamics analysis of natural resource and environmental problems,
including the optimal extraction of nonrenewable resources, optimal
management of renewable resources, and the optimal regulation of stock
pollutants. Three hour rec. a week. Pr.:ECON 905, ECON 945.
AGRON 646. Soil Microbiology Laboratory. (1) I. Discuss and
perform laboratory procedures for enumerating soil microorganisms,
quantifying soil biological activities, and nutrient cycling. Three hours
lab a week. Pr.: AGRON 645 or conc. enrollment.
ART 649. Painting Seminar. (3) I, II. Research studio work, and
discussion focusing on painting movements of the last decade. Emphasis
on painting and related media as visual language. Includes lectures,
assigned readings, research presentations, and critiques of visiting artists
in addition to studio work. Pr.: ART 570 or 572 or 615.
ART 653. Senior Painting Studio. (3) I, II. Upper level focus on the
exploration of painting media for personal expression. Emphasis on
producing a cohesive body of work in preparation for the BFA
exhibition. Pr.: ART 650.
CHM 920. Analytical Separations. (3) II. The theory, instrumentation,
methods, and applications of classical and modern separation techniques
are covered in this lecture course. Pr.: CHM 566 and 595.
CS 746. Clinical Equine Theriogenology. (3) II, S. Students will
participate in the daily activities of the College's equine theriogenology
practice both in-house and in the field. Routine procedures will provide
an opportunity for students to develop their skills in handling horses,
rectal examinations, ultrasonography, stallion semen collection,
evaluation, artificial insemination, uterine therapies and minor surgical
procedures. Postpartum and neonatal foal examinations will be
performed. The student will have the opportunity to evaluate
reproductive records on a breeding farm and acquaint him/herself with
diverse management practices. Pr.: Fourth-year standing in the College
of Veterinary Medicine or DVM Degree.
LAR 655. Land Arch Internship, Part A. (10) II. Twenty-eight week
internship with an approved landscape architecture, architecture,
planning or engineering sponsor. Students are responsible for
documenting their experiences in a bi-monthly report to the department.
Must be enrolled concurrently with LAR 656. Pr.: LAR 646, LAR 647,
and LAR 444.
LAR 656. Land Arch Internship, Part B. (4) II. Preparation and
presentation of internship report and employer profiles. Must be enrolled
concurrently with LAR 655. Pr>: LAR 646, LAR 647, and LAR 444.
LAR 700. Project Programming. (2) I. Research and the development
of a program directed toward the advancement of a Capstone Project for
LAR 704, Landscape Architecture Design Studio VII. Pr.: LAR 647 and
LAR 648.
5. Graduate Student Affairs Committee
The committee will save its report for the February meeting.
6. Graduate School Committee on Planning
The committee will save its report for the February meeting.
7. Graduate Student Council Information
The committee will save its report for the February meeting.
8. University Research and Scholarship
The committee will save its report for the February meeting.
9. Other business
Al Brightman presented a copy of a research ethics document created by the USDA. It
was agreed to consider a KSU draft and to send the list to Academic Affairs for
modification.
10. Discussion
Ron Trewyn asked that if anyone has see or heard of large increases in assignments for
graduate students (especially GTAs) to please bring the situation to his attention. There
is concern due to budget issues and the trend towards reduction of graduate student
appointments to relieve departmental financial stress.
Council was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
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