Minutes of the Graduate Council
May 6, 2014 - 3:30 p.m.
227 KSU Student Union
Members Present: S. Alavi, D. Ben-Arieh, R. Collins, B. DePaola, M. DePaoli, L. Harrington, C.
Hauck, E. Higgins, K. Koppel, R. Larson, J. Li, O. Prakash, A. Rosine Underwood, M. Sanderson, K.
Schmidt, W. Schumm, K. Taylor, R. Welti, A. Whitfield, D. Yetter, B. Zhang
Guests: E. Stauffer, F. Weyher, P. Hardwidge, A. Nutsch, S. Dissanayake
Members Absent: L. Brannon, R. Dandu, T. Gabbard, M. Kaff, J. Mahoney, K. Olibe, V. Prasad, A.
Rys, C. Shoemaker, J. Spencer, W. Turnley
1. Graduate School Actions and Announcements
- Introduction of new council members:
- Sunanda Dissanayake (Civil Engineering)- Math & Engineering Sciences Caucus
- Abbey Nutsch (Food Science)- Applied Natural Sciences Caucus
- Michael Krysko (History)- Arts & Humanities Caucus
- Philip Hardwidge (Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology)- Basic Natural Sciences Caucus
- Kay Ann Taylor (Curriculum & Instruction)- Business & Education Caucus
- Frank Weyher (Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work)- Social Sciences Caucus
- Dan Deines (Accounting)- College of Business Administration
- Royce Ann Collins (Educational Leadership)- College of Education
- Ronaldo Maghirang (Biological & Agricultural Engineering)- College of Engineering
- Recognition of outgoing council members
- Kingsley Olibe, Accounting
- Royce Ann Collins, Educational Leadership
- David Ben-Arieh, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering
- Candice Shoemaker, Horticulture Forestry & Recreation
- Maria DePaoli, Modern Languages
- Ruth Welti, Biology
- Kay Ann Taylor, Curriculum & Instruction
- David Yetter, Mathematics
- Laura Brannon, Psychology
- Sarachek Graduate Fellowship Award Winners:
- Sarachek Fellowship Award Recipient: Kai Yuan (PhD, Animal Science)
- Sarachek Travel Award Recipients:
-Damien Downes (PhD, Genetics)
-Sara Duhechek Muggy (PhD, Biochemistry)
-Jessica Rupp (PhD, Plant Pathology)
- Alumni Association Graduate Student Award Winners:
- Graduate Award for Outstanding Academics:
-Raghavendra Amachawadi (Pathobiology)
- Graduate Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service:
- Kyle Probst (Grain Science)
- Tony Jurich Community Commitment and Leadership Student Awards:
- Lori Kniffin (Counseling & Student Development)
- Marcie Lechtenberg (Marriage & Family Therapy)
- MAGS Excellence in Teaching Award Winner
- Jaimee Hartenstein (PhD, Human Ecology)
- “Tutors Make a Difference” Award Winners:
- Damien Downes (Athletics)
- Michelle Gutknecht (ARC/DARC)
- Kelsey Welliver (Leasure Hall Tutoring)
2. Minutes of the April 1, 2014 meeting were approved as presented.
4. Academic Affairs Committee - Bill Zhang, Chair
On behalf of the Academic Affairs committee, Bill Zhang, chair, moved approval of the following
members for graduate faculty. The motion passed.
Teresa Woods
Annika Linde
Marlena Jones
John Mathew
Coordinator
Research Asst. Professor
Adjunct
Adjunct
Curriculum & Instruction
Human Nutrition
Food Science
Grain Science
GRADUATE
FACULTY TYPE
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
L. Andrew Howe
Lisa Tabor
Instructor
GRA
Special Education, Counseling & SA
Curriculum & Instruction
Non-Graduate
Non-Graduate
Salete Newton
Kay Cooksey
Koushik Adhikari
Research Professor
Adjunct
Adjunct
Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics
Food Science
Human Nutrition
Membership
Membership
Membership
David Sachs
Gregory Ragland
Cliff Robb
Professor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Architecture
Entomology
Family Studies & Human Services
Certification
Certification
Certification
Jeremy Roberts
Robert Pfannenstiel
Assistant Professor
Adjunct Assoc. Professor
Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
Entomology
Memb. & Cert.
Memb. & Cert.
NAME
POSITION
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM
5. Course and curriculum issues
On behalf of the Academic Affairs committee, Bill Zhang, chair, moved approval of the following
course and curriculum items. The motion passed.
Expedited Course Drops
Discontinue Course
HN 831
Descriptive Sensory Analysis
Credits (3)
Flavor and texture profiling and other descriptive
techniques for use in product development, research,
and quality control. Practical experiences in conducting
tests and leading panels.
When Offered: Spring, in odd years
Pre-Requisite: HN 701.
Rationale: Descriptive Analysis (HN 831) is being divided into four one-hour modules. This is being done to add
more information to the content and also add flexibility for the students who will have more options to choose
from. The old course number is being retired to reduce confusion.
Impact: None
Effective Date: Fall 2014
Expedited Course Changes
CHANGE FROM:
AT 670 Apparel Pre-Production Processes
CHANGE TO:
AT 670 Apparel Pre-Production Processes
Credits (3)
Credits (3)
Computer application of pattern drafting, pattern
grading, and marker layout for apparel pre-production
processes. Computer applications for design
development
Computer application of pattern drafting, pattern
grading, and marker layout for apparel pre-production
processes. Computer applications for design
development
When Offered: Spring
When Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite: AT 655
Pre-Requisite: AT 655
K-State 8 TAG:
K-State 8 TAG:
Rationale: Term being offered is being changed to accommodate faculty teaching load.
Effective Date: Fall 2014
CHANGE FROM:
AT 800 Textile Surface Design
CHANGE TO:
AT 780 Textile Surface Design
Credits (3)
Credits (3)
Application and analysis of textile surface design to
include color and image addition with natural and
sustainable techniques.
Application and analysis of textile surface design to
include color and image addition with natural and
sustainable techniques.
When Offered: Fall, Even Years
When Offered: Fall, Even Years
Pre-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
K-State 8 TAG:
Academic Career: Grad (800-999)
K-State 8 TAG:
Academic Career: UGRD (000-799)
Rationale: Change from 800-level to 700-level in order to make it easier for students with a minimum 3.0 and
within two semesters of receiving a BS to enroll in course for graduate credit. This would eliminate needing
permission from the instructor, department head, and graduate dean.
Effective Date: Fall 2014
CHANGE FROM:
HN 832 Practicum in Sensory Analysis
CHANGE TO:
HN 852 Practicum in Sensory Analysis
Credits (3)
Credits (1-6) Variable
Application of statistics to sensory data. Emphasis on
appropriate analyses, software use, interpretation of
data, and reporting.
Application of statistics to sensory data. Emphasis on
appropriate analyses, software use, interpretation of
data, and reporting.
K-State 8 Tag:
K-State 8 Tag:
K-State 8 Rationale:
K-State 8 Rationale:
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite: HN 841 or HN 833, and consent of
Pre-Requisite: HN 841 or HN 833, and consent of
instructor
instructor
Rationale The current course number (832) is lower than the prerequisite courses. In addition, the course number of
a prerequisite also is changing. The course credits are changed from fixed 3 hours to variable 1-6 hours. There is no
other change.
IMPACT: None
Effective: Spring 2015
CHANGE FROM:
FSHS 885 Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy
CHANGE TO:
FSHS 885 Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy
Credits (3)
Credits (1-3) Variable
Supervised experience in marriage and family therapy.
Designed for master’s level students.
Supervised experience in marriage and family therapy.
Designed for master’s level students.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite: FSHS 870, FSHS 878, and admission to
marriage and family therapy program.
Pre-Requisite: FSHS 878, and admission to marriage and
family therapy program.
K-State 8 TAG:
K-State 8 TAG:
Rationale: Because of a change in the MFT curriculum, this will allow students to enroll in only one credit hour of
FSHS 885 in the Spring of their first year.
Effective Date: Fall, 2014
FROM:
TO:
CNS 642 Construction Management (3) I,II. An
introduction to the business of construction; study
of legal considerations, contract documents, bonds
and insurance. Evaluation of the characteristics of
the construction firm, organization structure, and
financial performance. Three hours recitation a
week. Prerequisite: CNS 540.
CNS 642 Construction Management (3) I,II. An
introduction to the business of construction; study
of legal considerations, contract documents, bonds
and insurance. Evaluation of the characteristics of
the construction firm, organization structure, and
financial performance. Three hours recitation a
week. Prerequisite: CNS 540, Prerequisite or
Concurrent: CNS 542.
Rationale: This revision is the result of assessment of the necessities of the prerequisite with
determination that CNS 542 Ethics and Professional Practice should be required or concurrent.
Impact:
NONE
Effective Date: Fall 2014
From:
IMSE 810 - Industrial Logistics
Engineering
The course provides comprehensive coverage
of supply chain logistics components and
system issues, including control of the
movement of goods and information,
coordination of supply and demand in creation
and maximization of time and place utility.
Emphasis is given to integrating workflow
modeling, control, and design concepts and
performance evaluation of logistic activities
such as transportation, inventory, warehousing,
and information technology. The systems
viewpoint is explored at the individual firm
level and from the perspective of inter-firm
relationships among participants in logistics
supply chains. Recognition is also given to
important interrelationships between logistics
and production, marketing, and financial
management.
Credits: (3)
Note:
Three hours rec. per week.
Requisites:
Pr.: MATH 222.
When Offered:
On sufficient demand
To:
IMSE 810 - Industrial Logistics
Engineering
The course provides comprehensive coverage
of supply chain logistics components and
system issues, including control of the
movement of goods and information,
coordination of supply and demand in creation
and maximization of time and place utility.
Emphasis is given to integrating workflow
modeling, control, and design concepts and
performance evaluation of logistic activities
such as transportation, inventory, warehousing,
and information technology. The systems
viewpoint is explored at the individual firm
level and from the perspective of inter-firm
relationships among participants in logistics
supply chains. Recognition is also given to
important interrelationships between logistics
and production, marketing, and financial
management.
Credits: (3)
Note:
Three hours rec. per week.
Requisites:
Pr.: IMSE 660, IMSE 680, or IMSE 780
When Offered:
Fall, (in even years)
Rationale: The proposed change to the course prerequisites more accurately reflects the material upon
which the course concepts build. The course will be taught in the fall of even years.
Impact: None
Effective Date: Fall 2014
Department of Landscape Architecture|Regional & Community Planning
(Master of Landscape Architecture, Non-Baccalaureate & Post-Baccalaureate Tracks)
Course Name/Information Change
Effective:
Fall 2014
Impact on Other Units: None
Rationale:
Updating course information.
Change From:
Change To:
LAR 635 – Golf Course Planning and Design
iSIS Short Title: Golf Course/Plan/Dsg
Fundamentals of golf course planning and design,
including: history, management, design, facilities,
aesthetics, and technical development.
Credits: (1-4)
Requisites: Pr.: Junior standing within landscape
architecture.
LAR 645 – Professional Internship Report
iSIS Short Title: Prof Internship Report
Credits: (1)
Confirmed employment with a landscape
architecture, architecture, planning, or engineering
sponsor.
Note: Presentation of a summary exhibition board
and oral report by each student.
Requisites: Prerequisite: LAR 655.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
LAR 646 – Community Planning and Design
Design studies focused on community planning and
design issues and their communication. Emphasis
placed on responding to socio-cultural, political and
natural site conditions at multiple scales ranging
from large scale land use plans to detailed site
plans and design communication.
Note: Repeatable.
Requisites: Prerequisite: LAR 442 and PLAN 315.
Corequisite: LAR 502.
LAR 648 – Landscape Architecture
Specialization Studio
iSIS Short Title: LAR Specialization
Credits: (5)
Diverse topic-specific studios that are supported by
corresponding graduate seminars. Focused
exploration of landscape architecture practice.
Note: Pr.: LAR 646, LAR 650. Co-req.: LAR 750.
Requisites: Pr.: LAR 442. Coreq: LAR 750.
635 – Golf Course Planning and Design
iSIS Short Title: Golf Course Plan & Dsgn
Fundamentals of golf course planning and design,
including: history, management, design, facilities,
aesthetics, and technical development.
Credits: (1-4)
LAR 650 – Landscape Architecture Seminar II
iSIS Short Title: Sem/Landscape Arch 2
iSIS Long Title: Landscape Architecture Seminar 2
Credits: (2)
Literature review and discussion of current issues
and trends in community planning and design.
Readings and discussion in preparation for field
trip.
Note: Repeatable.
Requisites: Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the
MLA program. Prerequisite and corequisite:
LAR 645 – Professional Internship Report
iSIS Short Title: Prof Intern Report
Credits: (1)
Confirmed employment with a landscape
architecture, architecture, planning, or engineering
sponsor.
Requisites: Prerequisite: LAR 655.
When Offered: Fall
LAR 646 – Community Planning and Design
Design studies focused on community planning and
design issues and their communication. Emphasis
placed on responding to socio-cultural, political and
natural site conditions at multiple scales ranging
from large scale land use plans to detailed site
plans and design communication.
Requisites: Prerequisite: LAR 442.
Corequisite: LAR 650.
LAR 648 – Landscape Architecture
Specialization Studio
iSIS Short Title: Land Arch Specialization
Credits: (5)
Diverse topic-specific studios that are supported by
corresponding graduate seminars. Focused
exploration of landscape architecture practice.
Requisites: Pr.: LAR 442, LAR 646, LAR 650.
Coreq: LAR 750.
LAR 650 – Landscape Architecture Seminar II
iSIS Short Title: Sem/Land Arch II
iSIS Long Title: Landscape Architecture Seminar II
Credits: (2)
Literature review and discussion of current issues
and trends in community planning and design.
Readings and discussion in preparation for field
trip.
Admission to the LAR program.
LAR 655 – Landscape Architecture Professional
Internship
iSIS Short Title: Lar Profes Internshp
LAR 703 – Landscape Architecture Off-Campus
Studio
iSIS Short Title: La Off Campus Studio
LAR 704 – Environmental Landscape Planning
and Design
iSIS Short Title: Environ Landscape Plan & Dsgn
LAR 705 - Master’s Project
Credits: (3)
Comprehensive application of research and design
study through individual studies approved by the
department faculty.
Note: Repeatable.
LAR 725 – Landscape Architecture Research
Methods
iSIS Short Title: La Research Methods
LAR 735 – Advanced Golf Course Planning and
Design
iSIS Short Title: Adv Golf Crs/Pln/Dsg
Credits: (1-4)
Advanced methods and strategies of golf course
and resort planning and design.
Note: One hour of lecture and three hours of lab a
week.
May be repeated for credit.
LAR 741 - Problems in Landscape Architecture
Credits: (Variable)
Specific problems and/or reports in the area of
landscape architecture.
Note: Repeatable.
Requisites: Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate
or graduate standing.
LAR 745 – Professional Practice
iSIS Short Title: Professional Practic
Credits: (3)
Studies of conventional and newly developing
methods of professional design practice. Instruction
in the relationships of architects, landscape
architects, interior architects, and other
professionals to users, clients, construction
industry, society, government, and one another.
Note: Two hours lecture and one hour recitation.
Requisites: Prerequisite: Fifth-year standing.
LAR 750 – Landscape Architecture Seminar III
iSIS Short Title: Sem/Lar 3
iSIS Long Title: Landscape Architecture Seminar 3
LAR 756 - Design of Parks and Recreation Areas
Credits: (3)
Site planning of national, state, municipal, and
private parks, and specialized recreation areas.
Note: Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing.
LAR 880 – Advanced Landscape Architecture
iSIS Short Title: Adv Landscape Arch
LAR 655 – Landscape Architecture Professional
Internship
iSIS Short Title: LA Prof Intern
LAR 703 – Landscape Architecture Off-Campus
Studio
iSIS Short Title: LA Off Campus Studio
LAR 704 – Environmental Landscape Planning
and Design
iSIS Short Title: Environ Land Plan & Dsgn
LAR 705 - Master’s Project
Credits: (3)
Comprehensive application of research and design
study through individual studies approved by the
department faculty.
LAR 725 – Landscape Architecture Research
Methods
iSIS Short Title: Land Arch Research Methods
LAR 735 – Advanced Golf Course Planning and
Design
iSIS Short Title: Adv Golf Crs Plan & Dsgn
Credits: (1-4)
Advanced methods and strategies of golf course
and resort planning and design.
LAR 741 - Problems in Landscape Architecture
Credits: (Variable)
Specific problems and/or reports in the area of
landscape architecture.
Note: Repeatable.
LAR 745 – Professional Practice
iSIS Short Title: Professional Practice
Credits: (3)
Studies of conventional and newly developing
methods of professional design practice. Instruction
in the relationships of architects, landscape
architects, interior architects, and other
professionals to users, clients, construction
industry, society, government, and one another.
LAR 750 – Landscape Architecture Seminar III
iSIS Short Title: Sem/Land Arch III
iSIS Long Title: Landscape Architecture Seminar III
LAR 756 - Design of Parks and Recreation Areas
Credits: (3)
Site planning of national, state, municipal, and
private parks, and specialized recreation areas.
LAR 880 – Advanced Landscape Architecture
iSIS Short Title: Adv Land Arch
Special studies and design in advanced landscape
architecture.
Credits: (3)
Requisites: Pr.: LAR 702.
LAR 899 – Research in Landscape Architecture
iSIS Short Title: MLA Research
Special studies and design in advanced landscape
architecture.
Credits: (3)
LAR 899 – Research in Landscape Architecture
iSIS Short Title: Research in Land Arch
Department of Landscape Architecture|Regional & Community Planning
(Master of Regional & Community Planning, Non-Baccalaureate & Post-Baccalaureate
Tracks)
Course Name/Information Change
Effective:
Fall 2014
Impact on Other Units: None
Rationale:
Updating course information.
Change From:
Change To:
PLAN 650 – Housing and Development
Programs
iSIS Short Title: Housing/Develop Prog
PLAN 655 – Land Development Planning
When Offered: Spring, in odd years
PLAN 660 – Community Development Planning
iSIS Short Title: Community Devel Plan
PLAN 661 – Community Development
Workshop
iSIS Short Title: Comm Develop Workshp
Credits: (Variable)
The organization, planning, design, development,
and evaluation of community development projects
with real clients and actual locations.
Note: Repeatable.
When Offered: Fall, Summer
PLAN 665 – Planning Professional Internship
iSIS Short Title: Plan Profes Internship
PLAN 703 – Off Campus Studies
iSIS Short Title: Off-Campus Studies
PLAN 720 – Infrastructure and Plan
Implementation
iSIS Short Title: Infrastructure & Plan Implmt
PLAN 740 – Small Community and Rural Area
Planning
iSIS Short Title: Comm Rural Area Plan
PLAN 749 - Metropolitan Planning and Design
Examination of urban form and the making of
livable and sustainable metropolitan regions from
an urban design perspective. Introduction to public
and private roles in the creation of urban form at
regional, city, neighborhood, and site scales;
consideration of regional and global consequences
of local decisions; examination of design tools and
methods used to shape decision making in urban
development.
Note: Mixed lecture/seminar/workshop format.
Interdisciplinary course open to students in
architecture, landscape architecture, regional and
community planning and related disciplines.
PLAN 801 – Planning Methods I
PLAN 650 – Housing and Development
Programs
iSIS Short Title: Housing & Develop Prog
PLAN 655 – Land Development Planning
When Offered: Spring
PLAN 660 – Community Development Planning
iSIS Short Title: Comm Develop Plan
PLAN 661 – Community Development
Workshop
iSIS Short Title: Comm Develop Workshop
Credits: (Variable)
The organization, planning, design, development,
and evaluation of community development projects
with real clients and actual locations.
When Offered: Fall
PLAN 665 – Planning Professional Internship
iSIS Short Title: Plan Prof Intern
PLAN 703 – Off Campus Studies
iSIS Short Title: Off Campus Studies
PLAN 720 – Infrastructure and Plan
Implementation
iSIS Short Title: Infra & Plan Implmt
PLAN 740 – Small Community and Rural Area
Planning
iSIS Short Title: Sm Comm & Rural Area
PLAN 749 - Metropolitan Planning and Design
Examination of urban form and the making of
livable and sustainable metropolitan regions from
an urban design perspective. Introduction to public
and private roles in the creation of urban form at
regional, city, neighborhood, and site scales;
consideration of regional and global consequences
of local decisions; examination of design tools and
methods used to shape decision making in urban
development.
PLAN 801 – Planning Methods I
iSIS Short Title: Planning Methods 1
iSIS Long Title: Planning Methods 1
Credits: (3)
Introduction to quantitative methods in planning
used to measure change in the demographic
characteristics of communities, and changes in the
economic structure of the community. Emphasis is
on the location and interpretation of Census data,
population projection methodologies, and
processes of community economic analysis,
including the application of computer concepts to
problem solving and data analysis in the planning
profession.
Note: Repeatable.
PLAN 802 – Planning Methods II
iSIS Short Title: Planning Methods 2
iSIS Long Title: Planning Methods 2
Credits: (3)
The application of computer concepts to problem
solving and data analysis in the planning
profession, for community economic analysis,
market analysis, including the development of user
skills in the application of various software
packages for producing multimedia presentations.
Included are elements of producing video and
multimedia presentations of planning projects for
use in public meetings, as well as professional
report preparation and graphic displays of the
material for public viewing. Material developed in
PLAN 801 and 802 form the subject matter of the
presentations.
Note: Repeatable.
PLAN 815 – Planning Theory, Ethics and
Practice
iSIS Short Title: Planning Thry/Ethics
PLAN 836 – Community Plan Preparation
iSIS Short Title: Comm Plan Preparatn
iSIS Short Title: Planning Methods I
iSIS Long Title: Planning Methods I
Credits: (3)
Introduction to quantitative methods in planning
used to measure change in the demographic
characteristics of communities, and changes in the
economic structure of the community. Emphasis is
on the location and interpretation of Census data,
population projection methodologies, and
processes of community economic analysis,
including the application of computer concepts to
problem solving and data analysis in the planning
profession.
PLAN 802 – Planning Methods II
iSIS Short Title: Planning Methods II
iSIS Long Title: Planning Methods II
Credits: (3)
The application of computer concepts to problem
solving and data analysis in the planning
profession, for community economic analysis,
market analysis, including the development of user
skills in the application of various software
packages for producing multimedia presentations.
Included are elements of producing video and
multimedia presentations of planning projects for
use in public meetings, as well as professional
report preparation and graphic displays of the
material for public viewing. Material developed in
PLAN 801 and 802 form the subject matter of the
presentations.
PLAN 815 – Planning Theory, Ethics and
Practice
iSIS Short Title: Plan Thry Ethics & Prac
PLAN 836 – Community Plan Preparation
iSIS Short Title: Comm Plan Prep
Department of Landscape Architecture|Regional & Community Planning
(Master of Science in Community Development)
Course Name/Information Change
Effective:
Fall 2014
Impact on Other Units: None
Rationale:
Updating course information.
Change From:
Change To:
CDPLN 699 – Special Studies in Community
Development
Credits: (1-3)
Independent study on special topics of interest in
community development.
Note: Repeatable.
Requisites: Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum
fifteen (15) credit hours in the Community
Development program and proposal acceptance by
their academic advisor.
CDPLN 710 – Community Analysis
Credits: (3)
An introduction to research methods relevant to
community development. Topics include how to
formulate and begin a research effort, methods of
data collection and how conceptual frameworks are
used to develop the questions and analyze data.
Also included are strategies for reporting findings
and applying findings in community action.
Requisites: Prerequisite: CDPLN 705 or concurrent
enrollment, access to and proficiency in using an
office productivity suite of software, including word
processing and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft
Office XP).
CDPLN 715 – Principles and Strategies of
Community Change
Credits: (3)
An analysis of the principles and practices of
community change and development, using case
studies and the students’ communities of reference.
the course will relate Community Development
approaches to conceptual models from diverse
disciplines. Conceptual models include conflict,
neo-classical economic growth, participatory
democracy, and others.
Requisites: Prerequisite: CDPLN 705 and CDPLN
710.
CDPLN 880 – Topics in Community
Development
Credits: (1)
Independent study of selected concepts and trends
in community development. Students electing this
course offering will be preparing a specialization
paper as their final project.
Note: Repeatable.
Requisites: Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum
of twenty (20) credit hours in the Community
Development program, and proposal acceptance by
their academic advisor.
CDPLN 899 – Research in Community
CDPLN 699 – Special Studies in Community
Development
Credits: (1-3)
Independent study on special topics of interest in
community development.
Note: Repeatable.
CDPLN 710 – Community Analysis
Credits: (3)
An introduction to research methods relevant to
community development. Topics include how to
formulate and begin a research effort, methods of
data collection and how conceptual frameworks are
used to develop the questions and analyze data.
Also included are strategies for reporting findings
and applying findings in community action.
Requisites: Prerequisite: CDPLN 705 or concurrent
enrollment.
CDPLN 715 – Principles and Strategies of
Community Change
Credits: (3)
An analysis of the principles and practices of
community change and development, using case
studies and the students’ communities of reference.
the course will relate Community Development
approaches to conceptual models from diverse
disciplines. Conceptual models include conflict,
neo-classical economic growth, participatory
democracy, and others.
CDPLN 880 – Topics in Community
Development
Credits: (1)
Independent study of selected concepts and trends
in community development. Students electing this
course offering will be preparing a specialization
paper as their final project.
Requisites: Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum
of thirty (30) credit hours in the Community
Development program.
CDPLN 899 – Research in Community
Development
Credits: (Variable)
Original research and advanced study in
community development, and related fields for the
master’s report.
Note: Repeatable.
Requisites: Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum
of twenty (20) credit hours in the Community
Development program and proposal acceptance by
their academic advisor.
Expedited Curriculum Changes
FROM:
Development
Credits: (Variable)
Original research and advanced study in
community development, and related fields for the
master’s report.
Requisites: CDPLN 880.
TO:
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching and
Learning offered through the Curriculum and
Instruction graduate program. The Certificate
provides graduate-level professional
coursework in education leading to teacher
licensure to address critical statewide and
national shortages in the following subjects:
• Agriculture (Grades 6-12)
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching and
Learning is offered through the Curriculum and
Instruction graduate program. The Certificate
provides graduate-level professional
coursework in education leading to teacher
licensure to address critical statewide and
national shortages in the following subjects:
• Agriculture (Grades 6-12)
• Art (Grades PK-12)
• Art (Grades PK-12)
• Biology (Grades 6-12)
• Biology (Grades 6-12)
• Business (Grades 6-12)
• Business (Grades 6-12)
• Chemistry (Grades 6-12)
• Chemistry (Grades 6-12)
• Earth and Space Sciences (Grades 6-12)
• Earth and Space Sciences (Grades 6-12)
• Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 612)
• English (Grades 6-12)
• Mathematics (Grades 6-12)
• Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 612)
• Modern Language (Grades PK–12)
• Journalism (Grades 6-12)
• Music (Grades PK-12)
• Mathematics (Grades 6-12)
• Physics (Grades 6-12)
• Modern Language (Grades PK–12)
• Speech and Theatre (Grades 6-12)
• Music (Grades PK-12)
• Physics (Grades 6-12)
• Speech and Theatre (Grades 6-12)
• Social Studies (Grades 6-12)
IMPACT: No impact to another unit.
RATIONALE: Adding the secondary education content areas of English, Journalism, and
Social Studies to the Teaching & Learning Certificate is requested to accommodate these high
need areas for teachers in the State of Kansas.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2014
Marriage and Family Therapy (M.S.)
Marriage and Family Therapy (M.S.)
Family Studies and Human Services offers a Master of
Science degree in Family Studies and Human Services
with a specialization in marriage and family therapy.
The marriage and family therapy M.S. specialization
prepares professionals to conduct and evaluate
therapy with marital and family groups. Students
pursue programs of study that include course work in
human development, family studies, marital and family
therapy, and research methods. The M.S. specialization
in marriage and family therapy is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family
Therapy Education.
Family Studies and Human Services offers a Master of
Science degree in Family Studies and Human Services
with a specialization in marriage and family therapy.
The marriage and family therapy M.S. specialization
prepares professionals to conduct and evaluate
therapy with marital and family groups. Students
pursue programs of study that include course work in
human development, family studies, marital and family
therapy, and research methods. The M.S. specialization
in marriage and family therapy is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family
Therapy Education.
Requirements
Requirements
The M.S. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
requires 57 semester hours of graduate work. Most
students complete the program in three years.
Students have up to five years to complete the
program.
The M.S. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
requires 57 semester hours of graduate work. Most
students complete the program in three years.
Students have up to five years to complete the
program.
Theoretical Foundations of Marital and Family
Theoretical Foundations of Marital and Family
Therapy (7 credits)
Therapy (6 credits)
FSHS 853 - Family Systems in Cultural Context Credits:
(2)
FSHS 853 - Family Systems in Cultural Context Credits:
(2)
FSHS 864 - Clinical Theory and Practice Credits: (3)
FSHS 864 - Clinical Theory and Practice Credits: (3)
FSHS 867 - Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family
Therapy I Credits: (1)
FSHS 867 - Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family
Therapy I Credits: (1)
FSHS 868 - Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family
Therapy II Credits: (1)
Assessment and Treatment in Marital and Family
Therapy (19 credits)
Assessment and Treatment in Marital and Family
Therapy (19 credits)
FSHS 805 - Brief Solution-Focused Therapy Credits: (1)
FSHS 869 - Systematic Treatment of Domestic Violence
and Substance Abuse Credits: (2)
FSHS 870 - Couples and Sex Therapy Credits: (3)
FSHS 872 - Family Therapy Credits: (3)
FSHS 877 - Individual and Family Assessment Credits:
(2)
FSHS 879 - Systemic Assessment and Treatment of
Psychopathology Credits: (3)
FSHS 886 - Children and Families Credits: (2)
FSHS 896 - Advanced Family Therapy Credits: (3)
FSHS 805 - Brief Solution-Focused Therapy Credits: (1)
FSHS 869 - Systematic Treatment of Domestic Violence
and Substance Abuse Credits: (2)
FSHS 870 - Couples and Sex Therapy Credits: (3)
FSHS 872 - Family Therapy Credits: (3)
FSHS 877 - Individual and Family Assessment Credits:
(2)
FSHS 879 - Systemic Assessment and Treatment of
Psychopathology Credits: (3)
FSHS 886 - Children and Families Credits: (2)
FSHS 896 - Advanced Family Therapy Credits: (3)
Family Studies and Human Services (6-12 credits)
FSHS 852 - Contemporary Family Theories Credits: (3)
OR
FSHS 865 - Human Sexuality Credits: (3)
Family Studies and Human Services (6-12 credits)
FSHS 852 - Contemporary Family Theories Credits: (3)
OR
FSHS 865 - Human Sexuality Credits: (3)
One of the Following Options
FSHS 820 - Theories of Human Development Credits: (3)
One of the Following Options
FSHS 820 - Theories of Human Development Credits: (3)
OR
FSHS 810 - Child Development Credits: (3)
OR
FSHS 810 - Child Development Credits: (3)
AND
FSHS 822 - Transition to Adulthood Credits: (3)
AND
FSHS 822 - Transition to Adulthood Credits: (3)
AND
FSHS 845 - Adult Development and Aging(3)
AND
FSHS 845 - Adult Development and Aging Credits: (3)
Ethics and Professional Studies (3 credits)
FSHS 878 - Professional Studies in Family Therapy
Credits: (3)
Research Methodology (6 credits)
FSHS 888 - Research Methods in FSHS I Credits: (3)
Ethics and Professional Studies (3 credits)
FSHS 878 - Professional Studies in Family Therapy
Credits: (3)
Research Methodology (6 credits)
FSHS 888 - Research Methods in FSHS I Credits: (3)
AND
AND
One of the Following Options:
FSHS 806 - Statistical Methods in Family Studies and
Human Services I Credits: (3)
FSHS 902 - Qualitative Research Methods in FSHS
Credits: (3)
FSHS 893 - Program Evaluation in Human Services
Credits: (3)
SOCIO 824 - Qualitative Methodology Credits: (3)
PSYCH 802 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology
Credits: (3)
EDCEP 817 - Statistical Methods in Education Credits:
(3)
Supervised Clinical Practice (12-18 credits)
Minimum of four continuous 3 credit hours of Practica
(FSHS 885) over a 12-month period, including summers;
must accumulate 500 client contact hours and 100
hours of supervision from faculty. Fifty per cent of
supervision hours from faculty must be based on “raw”
data (live or video).
FSHS 885 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy
Credits: (3)
Electives (various)
Students that choose to complete the clinical project
(see below) are required to complete 2 elective credit
hours.
End of Program Requirements (4-6 credits)
One of the Following Options:
FSHS 806 - Statistical Methods in Family Studies and
Human Services I Credits: (3)
FSHS 902 - Qualitative Research Methods in FSHS
Credits: (3)
FSHS 893 - Program Evaluation in Human Services
Credits: (3)
SOCIO 824 - Qualitative Methodology Credits: (3)
PSYCH 802 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology
Credits: (3)
EDCEP 817 - Statistical Methods in Education Credits:
(3)
Supervised Clinical Practice (13-19 credits)
One credit hour and a minimum of four continuous 3
credit hours of Practica (FSHS 885) over a 12-month
period, including summers; must accumulate 500 client
contact hours and 100 hours of supervision. Fifty per
cent of supervision hours from faculty must be based
on “raw” data (live or video).
FSHS 885 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy
Credits: (1-3)
Electives (various)
Students that choose to complete the clinical project
(see below) are required to complete 2 elective credit
hours.
1.
2.
Pass a comprehensive written examination on
marriage and family therapy.
End of Program Requirements (4-6 credits)
1.
Pass a comprehensive written examination on
marriage and family therapy.
A Thesis (requiring 6 hours of FSHS
2.
Complete, with committee approval, one of
the following written documents:
A Clinical Project (requiring 2 hours of
889 plus 2 elective credit hours).
o
A Thesis (requiring 6 hours of FSHS
Complete, with committee approval, one of
the following written documents:
o
899)
o
FSHS
3.
Pass an oral examination with emphasis on
the written document
Notes
Students interested in this option with questions about
program requirements or curriculum should contact:
Dr. Joyce Baptist
Master’s Program Admissions Chair
Marriage and Family Therapy
School of Family Studies and Human Services
114 Campus Creek Complex
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-6891
jbaptist@ksu.edu
899)
o
FSHS
3.
A Clinical Project (requiring 2 hours of
889 plus 2 elective credit hours).
Pass an oral examination with emphasis on
the written document
Notes
Students interested in this option with questions about
program requirements or curriculum should contact:
Dr. Joyce Baptist
Master’s Program Admissions Chair
Marriage and Family Therapy
School of Family Studies and Human Services
114 Campus Creek Complex
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-6891
jbaptist@ksu.edu
Students interested in this option with questions about
admissions should contact:
Students interested in this option with questions about
admissions should contact:
Connie J. Fechter
Graduate Program Admissions Coordinator
School of Family Studies and Human Services
304 Justin Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-1473
fechter@ksu.edu
Connie J. Fechter
Graduate Program Admissions Coordinator
School of Family Studies and Human Services
304 Justin Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-1473
fechter@ksu.edu
Rationale: Eliminate requirement of second pre-practicum because we are going to allow students to begin
practicum at the end of their first semester, which will allow students to begin conducting therapy as a co-therapist
and earning client hours toward their 500 client contact hour requirement in the spring of their first year in the
program.
Impact: None
Effective Term: Fall, 2014
Operations Research (M.S.)
Master’s Degree Options and Requirements
Effective:
Fall 2014
Rationale: We propose to add courses to the list of options that students have for the (a)
stochastic processes core component and (b) the additional operations research courses
component. The added courses are already being taught in the department and, by including
them, we provide greater flexibility for students to choose among operations research methods
and applications of interest.
Impact (i.e. if this impacts another unit): None
One core course must be taken in One core course must be taken in
each of the following three areas: each of the following three areas:
Continuous Optimization:
Continuous Optimization:

IMSE 881 - Linear
Programming Credits: (3)

IMSE 881 - Linear
Programming Credits: (3)

IMSE 982 - Nonlinear
Programming Credits: (3)

IMSE 982 - Nonlinear
Programming Credits: (3)
Discrete Optimization:

IMSE 882 - Network Flows and Graph
Discrete Optimization:

IMSE 882 - Network Flows and Graph
Theory Credits: (3)

IMSE 884 - Integer Programming and
Combinatorial
Optimization Credits: (3)
Stochastic Processes:




IMSE 866 - Applied Stochastic
Processes and Theoretical
Simulation Credits: (3)
IMSE 971 - Industrial Queuing
Processes Credits: (3)
IMSE 643 - Industrial
Simulation Credits: (3)

IMSE 751 - Normative Theory of
Decisions and Games Credits: (3)

IMSE 780 - Methods of Operations
Research Credits: (3)

IMSE 830 - Applied Fuzzy Set
Theory Credits: (3)

IMSE 865 - Simulation of Industrial
Management Systems Credits: (3) (now
a core course)

IMSE 976 - Scheduling
Theory Credits: (3)

IMSE 990 - Advanced Topics in
Operations Research Credits: (Var.)

IMSE 991 - Multiple Criteria Decision
Making Credits: (3)
IMSE 884 - Integer Programming and
Combinatorial Optimization Credits: (3)
Stochastic Processes:
IMSE 842 - Reliability
Theory Credits: (3)
Additional Operations Research
courses include the following
courses and any core courses:

Theory Credits: (3)

IMSE 842 - Reliability
Theory Credits: (3)

IMSE865 – Simulation of Industrial
Management Systems Credits: (3)

IMSE 866 - Applied Stochastic
Processes and Theoretical
Simulation Credits: (3)

IMSE 971 - Industrial Queuing
Processes Credits: (3)
Additional Operations Research
courses include the following
courses and any core courses:

IMSE 643 – Industrial Simulation
Credits: (3)

IMSE 751 – Normative Theory of
Decisions and Games Credits: (3)

IMSE 760 – Stochastic Calculus Financial
Engineering Credits: (3)

IMSE 780 – Methods of Operations
Research Credits: (3)

IMSE 810 – Industrial Logistics
Engineering Credits: (3)

IMSE 830 – Applied Fuzzy Set Theory
Credits: (3)

IMSE 842 – Reliability Theory
Credits: (3)

IMSE 976 – Scheduling Theory
Credits: (3)

IMSE 990 – Advanced Topics in
Operations Research Credits: (Var.)

IMSE 991 – Multiple Criteria Decision
Making Credits: (3)
Industrial Engineering, Concurrent BSIE/MSIE
Rationale: We propose to remove IMSE 666 and IMSE 888 from this curriculum. IMSE 666 is no longer taught
on a regular basis. We propose to replace the operations research component of the core with one or more other
classes, as summarized below. The objectives of IMSE 888, namely technical communication, are accomplished
through elements of other core courses.
Impact (i.e. if this impacts another unit): None
Effective:
Fall 2014
Concurrent B.S.I.E./M.S.I.E.
(Industrial Engineering)
Concurrent B.S.I.E./M.S.I.E.
(Industrial Engineering)
The formats for this program are as
follows*
The formats for this program are as
follows*
*Actual degree requirements will be
summarized on an approved plan of study.
Some general guidelines include:
*Actual degree requirements will be
summarized on an approved plan of study.
Some general guidelines include:

The student must complete all of the
B.S.I.E. undergraduate requirements
with the exception that up to 9 credit
hours of IMSE 600 level classes taken
for graduate credit can also count
toward his/her undergraduate degree
requirements.

The student must complete all of the
B.S.I.E. undergraduate requirements
with the exception that up to 9 credit
hours of IMSE 600 level classes taken
for graduate credit can also count
toward his/her undergraduate degree
requirements.

The student must complete at least 30
graduate hours.

The student must complete at least 30
graduate hours.

At least 60 percent of graduate
courses must be above the 700 level.

At least 60 percent of graduate courses
must be above the 700 level.

No more than 6 graduate hours can be

No more than 6 graduate hours can be
taken from an outside department
without prior permission.
taken from an outside department
without prior permission.

Graduate courses in the IMSE
department must be above the 600
level.

Graduate courses in the IMSE
department must be above the 600
level.

Graduate courses outside the
department must be above the 500
level.

Graduate courses outside the
department must be above the 500
level.

Continuous enrollment required.

Continuous enrollment required.

Each semester a student must enroll in
either:
IMSE 015 - Engineering
Assembly Credits: (0)
or
IMSE 892 - Graduate
Seminar Credits: (0)
and
complete at least 2 semesters of IMSE
892 Credits: (0)

Each semester a student must enroll in
either:
IMSE 015 - Engineering
Assembly Credits: (0)
or
IMSE 892 - Graduate
Seminar Credits: (0)
and
complete at least 2 semesters of IMSE
892 Credits: (0)

IMSE 811 - Advanced Production and
Inventory Control Credits: (3)

The student must complete the
following core courses:

**IMSE 888 - Research Methods in
Industrial Engineering Credits: (3)

IMSE 015 - Engineering Assembly


o
IMSE 811 - Advanced
Production and Inventory
Control (3)
IMSE 641 - Quality Engineering (for
graduate credit)
o
IMSE 641 - Quality Engineering
(for graduate credit)
IMSE 666 - Operation Research III (for
graduate credit)
o
IMSE 780 - Methods of
Operations Research (3) or two of
the following classes:
o
IMSE 751 – Normative Theory of
Decisions and Games
o
IMSE 760 – Stochastic Calculus
Financial Engineering
o
IMSE 810 – Industrial Logistics
Engineering
o
IMSE 830 – Applied Fuzzy Set
Theory
o
IMSE 842 – Reliability Theory
o
IMSE 881 – Linear Programming
o
IMSE 882 – Network Flows and
Graph Theory
o
IMSE 884 – Integer Programming
and Combinatorial Optimization
o
IMSE 865 – Simulation of
Industrial Management Systems
o
IMSE 866 – Applied Stochastic
Processes and Theoretical
Simulation
o
IMSE 971 – Industrial Queuing
Processes
o
IMSE 976 – Scheduling Theory
o
IMSE 982 – Nonlinear
Programming
o
IMSE 991 – Multiple Criteria
Decision Making
Industrial Engineering (M.S.)
Rationale: We propose to remove IMSE 888 from this curriculum and to add more courses from which students
may choose for the operations research core requirement. The objectives of IMSE 888, namely technical
communication, are accomplished through elements of other core courses.
Impact: None
Effective:
Fall 2014
Industrial Engineering (M.S.)
Industrial Engineering (M.S.)
Master's program requirements
Master's program requirements
To pursue the Industrial Engineering M.S. through the
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
graduate program, students must hold a B.S. degree in
engineering, mathematics, or physical science and be
versed in several of the basic areas of industrial
engineering. Non-industrial engineering undergraduates
may require 6 semester credit hours of prerequisite
courses. GRE scores are required for all students who
apply.
To pursue the Industrial Engineering M.S. through the
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
graduate program, students must hold a B.S. degree in
engineering, mathematics, or physical science and be
versed in several of the basic areas of industrial
engineering. Non-industrial engineering undergraduates
may require 6 semester credit hours of prerequisite
courses. GRE scores are required for all students who
apply.
An entering M.S.I.E. student is expected to have
proficiency in computer programming, linear
programming and statistics. Students failing to meet
these expectations may be required to take some
prerequisite courses.
An entering M.S.I.E. student is expected to have
proficiency in computer programming, linear
programming and statistics. Students failing to meet
these expectations may be required to take some
prerequisite courses.
Required Core Courses
Required Core Courses
To graduate, a student may receive at most one C in all
of the core courses (no D’s or F’s are allowed). This
may require some students to retake core courses.
To graduate, a student may receive at most one C in all
of the core courses (no D’s or F’s are allowed). This
may require some students to retake core courses.

IMSE 641 - Quality Engineering Credits: (3)

IMSE 641 - Quality Engineering Credits: (3)

IMSE 780 - Methods of Operations Research
Credits: (3)

IMSE 811 - Advanced Production and
Inventory Control Credits: (3)

IMSE 811 - Advanced Production and
Inventory Control Credits: (3)

IMSE 888 - Research Methods in Industrial
Engineering Credits: (3)

IMSE 780 - Methods of Operations Research
Credits: (3) or two of the following classes:
o
IMSE 751 – Normative Theory of
Decisions and Games
o
IMSE 760 – Stochastic Calculus
Financial Engineering
o
IMSE 810 – Industrial Logistics
Engineering
o
IMSE 830 – Applied Fuzzy Set
Theory
o
IMSE 842 – Reliability Theory
o
IMSE 881 – Linear Programming
o
IMSE 882 – Network Flows and
Graph Theory
o
IMSE 884 – Integer Programming
and Combinatorial Optimization
o
IMSE 865 – Simulation of
Industrial Management Systems
o
IMSE 866 – Applied Stochastic
Processes and Theoretical Simulation
o
IMSE 971 – Industrial Queuing
Processes
o
IMSE 976 – Scheduling Theory
o
IMSE 982 – Nonlinear
Programming
o
IMSE 991 – Multiple Criteria
Decision Making
Department of Landscape Architecture|Regional & Community Planning
(Master of Landscape Architecture-Non-Baccalaureate & Post-Baccalaureate
Tracks)
Effective Date:
Fall 2014
Impact on Other Units:
None
Rationale:
Updating policy to include both department programs.
Courses in Bold are Graduate Level
FROM: (Current list of course for the curriculum, curriculum
description, and admission criteria.)
TO: (Proposed list of courses for the curriculum, curriculum
description, and admission criteria.)
http://catalog.kstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3
223&returnto=1361
Notes
Notes
The K-State 8 General Education areas are
covered by courses required in the Landscape
Architecture curriculum. Information about the KState 8 is available on the web and in the university
catalog.
The K-State 8 General Education areas are
covered by courses required in the Landscape
Architecture curriculum. Information about the KState 8 is available on the web and in the university
catalog.
*A minimum of fifteen (15) general elective credits
must be taken. General elective may be taken in
pursuit of a minor. They may be taken any time
prior to or during the Landscape Architecture
program and may include KSU approved AP, IB,
CLEP and transfer credit. students may not count
more than three (3) total hours of recreation credits
toward graduation.
All required courses taught in the landscape
architecture and regional & community planning
programs that are counted toward the degree must
be passed with a grade of C or better.
**Eighth semester: Two distinct study opportunities
are offered during this semester, each requiring 14
credit hours. The study abroad and the internship
options have course requirements that substitute
for the 9 professional elective credit requirements.
If the internship option is not selected during the
eighth semester, a summer internship is required
before graduation.
+ If a student elects the thesis option, LAR 897Proposal Writing will be taken during the eighth
semester for 2 credit hours. This course is
completed by advance arrangement. LAR 897
students work independently to develop their thesis
proposal with their major professor’s supervision.
LAR 899-Research in Landscape Architecture will
be taken in the ninth semester in place of LAR 700
and in the tenth semester in place of LAR 705 and
LAR 898.
*A minimum of fifteen (15) general elective credits
must be taken. General elective may be taken in
pursuit of a minor. They may be taken any time
prior to or during the Landscape Architecture
program and may include KSU approved AP, IB,
CLEP and transfer credit. Students may not count
more than three (3) total hours of recreation credits
toward graduation.
**Eighth semester: Two distinct study opportunities
are offered during this semester, each requiring 14
credit hours. The study abroad and the internship
options have course requirements that substitute
for the 9 professional elective credit requirements.
If the internship option is not selected during the
eighth semester, a summer internship is required
before graduation.
+ If a student elects the thesis option, LAR 897Proposal Writing will be taken during the eighth
semester for 2 credit hours. This course is
completed by advance arrangement. LAR 897
students work independently to develop their thesis
proposal with their major professor’s supervision.
LAR 899-Research in Landscape Architecture will
be taken in the ninth semester in place of LAR 700
and in the tenth semester in place of LAR 705 and
LAR 898.
Department of Landscape Architecture|Regional & Community Planning
(Master of Regional & Community Planning-Non-Baccalaureate & PostBaccalaureate Tracks)
Effective Date:
Fall 2014
Impact on Other Units:
None
Rationale:
Updating policy to include both department programs.
Courses in Bold are Graduate Level
FROM: (Current list of course for the curriculum, curriculum
description, and admission criteria.)
TO: (Proposed list of courses for the curriculum, curriculum
description, and admission criteria.)
Notes
Notes
*A minimum of nine (9) general elective credits
must be taken. General electives may be taken in
pursuit of a minor. They may be taken any time
prior to or during the Regional and Community
Planning program and may include KSU approved
AP, IB, CLEP and transfer credits. Students may
not count more than three (3) total hours of
recreation credits toward graduation.
**Professional Electives in the sixth semester must
include 6 undergraduate credit hours of PLAN
courses.
***Eighth semester: Two distinct study opportunities
are offered during this semester, each requiring 14
credit hours. the study abroad and internship
options have course requirements that substitute
for the 9 professional elective credit requirements.
All students will complete either a Master’s Report
or a Master’s Thesis.
+If a student elects the thesis option, PLAN 897
Proposal Writing will be taken during the eighth
semester for 2 credit hours. This course is
completed by advance arrangement. PLAN 897
students work independently to develop their thesis
proposal with their major professor’s supervision.
PLAN 899 Research in Planning will be taken in the
ninth semester in place of PLAN 897 and in the
tenth semester in place of PLAN 705, PLAN 898
and the professional elective.
The K-State 8 General Education areas are
covered by courses required in the Regional and
Community Planning curriculum. Information about
the K-State 8 is available on the web and in
the university catalog.
*A minimum of nine (9) general elective credits
must be taken. General electives may be taken in
pursuit of a minor. They may be taken any time
prior to or during the Regional and Community
Planning program and may include KSU approved
AP, IB, CLEP and transfer credits. Students may
not count more than three (3) total hours of
recreation credits toward graduation.
**Professional Electives in the sixth semester must
include 6 undergraduate credit hours of PLAN
courses.
***Eighth semester: Two distinct study opportunities
are offered during this semester, each requiring 14
credit hours. The study abroad and internship
options have course requirements that substitute
for the 9 professional elective credit requirements.
All students will complete either a Master’s Report
or a Master’s Thesis.
+If a student elects the thesis option, PLAN 897
Proposal Writing will be taken during the eighth
semester for 2 credit hours. This course is
completed by advance arrangement. PLAN 897
students work independently to develop their thesis
proposal with their major professor’s supervision.
PLAN 899 Research in Planning will be taken in the
ninth semester in place of PLAN 897 and in the
tenth semester in place of PLAN 705, PLAN 898
and the professional elective.
All required courses taught in the landscape
architecture and regional & community planning
programs that are counted toward the degree must
be passed with a grade of C or better.
The K-State 8 General Education areas are
covered by courses required in the Regional and
Community Planning curriculum. Information about
the K-State 8 is available on the web and in
the university catalog.
Non-Expedited New Courses
Add: MATH 725 – The Mathematics of Data and Networks I. (3) I. Develops the
mathematical tools necessary for studying and handling large data-sets and networks.
Includes matrix, graph, and probability theory, dimensionality reduction, clustering,
maximum likelihood, Bayesian networks, sparsification, modularity, information theory,
hidden Markov chains, branching processes, electrical networks, internet mathematics,
random walks, random graphs, random matrices, and search algorithms. Pr.:
(recommended) Math 551, MATH 222.
RATIONALE: This class was offered in the past in the Mathematics Department as a
Topics course and has a record of attracting students from other departments. Our
intention is to formalize it so that it can be chosen as an elective in the context of a
Master’s level Certificate of Data Analytics, currently under development at the
University.
Raw data might be collected in the real world or might result from computer simulations.
Hence, it may sometimes come already interconnected into a network structure.
Alternatively, a natural graph structure can be gainfully superimposed to it. Many
mathematical tools have been developed to study and understand such structures. Our
goal is to aid basic understanding of how these tools work. These topics will appeal to
students in Mathematics as well as students in applied sciences such as Engineering,
Biology, Ecology, and Political Science.
IMPACT:
Statistics
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2014
ADD: MATH 726 – The Mathematics of Data and Networks II. (3) II. Continuation of
Math 725. Develops the mathematical tools necessary for studying and handling large
data-sets and networks. Includes matrix, graph, and probability theory, dimensionality
reduction, clustering, maximum likelihood, Bayesian networks, sparsification,
modularity, information theory, hidden Markov chains, branching processes, electrical
networks, internet mathematics, random walks, random graphs, random matrices, and
search algorithms. Pr.: (recommended) MATH 551, MATH 222.
RATIONALE: This class was offered in the past in the Mathematics Department as a
Topics course and has a record of attracting students from other departments. Our
intention is to formalize it so that it can be chosen as an elective in the context of a
Master’s level Certificate of Data Analytics, currently under development at the
University.
Raw data might be collected in the real world or might result from computer simulations.
Hence, it may sometimes come already interconnected into a network structure.
Alternatively, a natural graph structure can be gainfully superimposed to it. Many
mathematical tools have been developed to study and understand such structures. Our
goal is to aid basic understanding of how these tools work. These topics will appeal to
students in Mathematics as well as students in applied sciences such as Engineering,
Biology, Ecology, and Political Science.
IMPACT:
Statistics
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2014
ADD: PHILO 610 – Special Topics in Logic. (3) On demand. Examination of one or
more advanced topics in mathematical or philosophical logic, such as: modal, temporal,
and epistemic logics; counterfactuals; intuitionistic and other sub-classical logics;
higher-order and other super-classical logics; formal semantics of natural language; or
theories of truth. Pr.: PHILO 110 or PHILO 320, or consent of instructor.
RATIONALE: PHILO 610 is a new course, covering various topics in logic not normally
covered in our extant logic sequence, but useful for students going on to graduate
school, as for example, Modal Logic and Deontic Logic. As topics covered will depend
on the particular students enrolled in any given semester, we need a new vehicle in
which to provide this variable content.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2014
IMSE 785. Big Data Analytics. (3) Topics include big data management, data architecture of
hosting big data, big data retrieval languages, parallel computing methods, big data analytical
methods, and data visualization.
Requisites:
CIS 209; STAT 510 (or STAT 350).
When Offered:
Spring, on campus every other year; online every year
Effective term for requested action:
Term Spring
Year 2015
Rationale: This course aims to enhance data analytics education at K-State. This proposed course will
extend traditional data analytics to situations where the data is big in terms of volume, velocity, and
variety.
Impact (i.e. if this impacts another unit) – Possible on-campus students other than those from
IMSE, who will take this course, are from Statistics and CIS. This proposed course was brought
to the attention of the department heads of Statistics and CIS, Drs. Gadbury, and Singh during the
data science meeting on February 18, 2014. Dr. Singh suggested we need Dr. Dan Andresen’s
approval to use the K-State Beocat computer facility for instructional purposes. We did make the
request and gain the permission on March 11, 2014.
6. Graduate Student Affairs Committee – Ruth Welti
The Annual Review of Students Performance Task Force will resume meetings once the survey
from Graduate Student Council on interest in annual reviews is complete.
The committee has forwarded a recommendation to the Committee on Planning regarding the
minimum number of hours required to be completed at K-State by doctoral students who wish to
complete their degree at K-State when they move with their major professor who have recently
been hired by K-State.
7. Graduate School Committee on Planning – David Yetter, Chair
- The following was approved for SECOND READING:
CURRENT: Chapter 2, Section D.2
No more than 3 hours in problems or other individualized courses may be applied to the
master’s degree.
PROPOSED: Chapter 2, Section D.2
No more than 3 hours in problems or other individualized courses may be applied in a 30hour program. No more than 6 hours in problems or other individualized courses in a
program of more than 30 hours.
8. Graduate School Committee on Assessment and Review – Royce Ann Collins, Chair
- The committee has completed their evaluations of the 2013 mid-cycle programs. Dean Shanklin
will provide comments to each program this summer.
9. Graduate Student Council Information – Amanda Martens, President-Elect
- The new executive committee officially began their terms on Monday, May 5th. Executive
Committee members include President - Amanda Fairbanks, President-Elect - Amanda Martens,
Secretary – Michael Reichenberger, and Treasurer- Lauren Reiter
-The Alumni Association will hold their annual Grad Bash celebration on Thursday, May 8 th from
4-6 p.m. at the Alumni Center. This event is for all graduating seniors and graduate students.
There will be live music, free food, prizes, and a free gift from the Alumni Association.
-The GSC will initiate a calling campaign in June when GSC volunteers call all admitted
domestic graduate students for the 2014-2015 school year.
10. Graduate School Calendar of Events: May
6
Graduate Council Meeting (3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Union 227)
11
Spring term ends
16
Graduate School Commencement (1:00 p.m. – Bramlage Coliseum)
- For a current list of Graduate School events, please see our website at: www.k-state.edu/grad
2014-2015 Graduate Council Meeting Dates
September 2, 2014
November 4, 2014
February 3, 2015
April 7, 2015
October 7, 2014
December 2, 2014
March 3, 2015
May 5, 2015