Supplemental Information Course and Curriculum items FS Academic Affairs Committee Review November 17, 2015 Meeting University Honors Program Pages 2‐6 Interdisciplinary Secondary Major in Global Food Systems Leadership Pages 7‐10 (overview) College of Education – Master of Arts in Teaching Pages 11‐12 (overview) School of Applied Science and Technology – Professional Science Master in Applied Science and Technology Pages 13‐16 College of Business Administration (October 27, 2015) Pages 17‐18 College of Education (October 27, 2015) Page 19 College of Human Ecology (October 30, 2015) Page 20 College of Agriculture (November 4, 2015) Pages 21‐50 College of Technology and Aviation – K‐State Polytechnic (November 6, 2015) Pages 51‐63 Graduate Course and Curriculum changes (11‐3‐15) Pages 71‐79 1
University Honors Program University Honors Program University Honors Program K‐State’s University Honors Program provides exceptional students with an understanding of contemporary concepts of common and diverse intellectual traditions, as well as discipline‐specific knowledge and abilities. Our community of scholars will possess global awareness and competence in dealing with an increasingly diverse world, having had educational experiences that emphasize scholarship, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. Students in the program will possess superior written and oral communication skills and will become active participants in the lively discourse of today’s world. The University Honors Program, or the UHP, encourages students to grow in the intellectual craft of scholarship. Through cultural and performing arts events, skill‐development workshops, travel opportunities, and challenging course work, UHP students will increase their intellectual curiosity about the world, its wonders and its complexity. The UHP will challenge students to reach their full potential as scholarly, competent and fulfilled leaders. Admission requirements The general criteria for admission to the university honors program are as follows: 1.
ACT composite of 28 or greater. 2.
A high school GPA of 3.75 or greater (weighted or un‐weighted). 3.
Completion of the UHP application together with one letter of support from an individual who can attest to the student’s motivation and ability to perform honors‐level work. Students who have notable extracurricular experience and/or leadership activities and who, for whatever reason, do not quite achieve the GPA and/or ACT cutoffs are still encouraged to apply. Because of the high quality and number of applicants, meeting the above criteria does not necessarily guarantee admission. All components of the application are used to reach a final decision. Current students wishing to enter the university honors program should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (K‐State grades only) and are encouraged to visit with the staff about their specific situation. Students transferring from other institutions who are interested in a possible honors curriculum are also encouraged to consult with the University Honors Program staff. Admission requirements The general criteria for admission to the UHP are as follows: 1.
ACT composite of 29 or greater. 2.
A high school GPA of 3.75 or greater (weighted or un‐weighted). 3.
Completion of the UHP application through the Honors Administration Link: www.k‐
state.edu/ksuhonors/hal Students who have notable extracurricular experience and/or leadership activities and who, for whatever reason, do not quite achieve the GPA and/or ACT scores are still encouraged to apply. All components of the application are used to reach a final decision. Current students wishing to enter the UHP should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (K‐State grades only) and are encouraged to visit with the UHP staff about their specific situation. Students transferring from other institutions who are interested in a possible honors curriculum should have a 3.5 cumulative GPA in prior undergraduate 2
work and are also encouraged to consult with the UHP staff. Because of the high quality and number of applicants, meeting the above criteria does not necessarily guarantee admission. University Honors Program – Completion requirements Minimum of 15 Credit Hours (minimum of 16 credit hours in the College of Arts and Sciences) I.
Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA to remain in good standing and to graduate from the UHP. University Honors Program – Completion requirements University Level ‐ 7 credit hours required A.
RETREAT for new students prior to fall semester (optional) B.
XXX 020 Students enroll in program each semester ‐ 0 credit [XXX indicates that students will enroll by college, e.g., DAS 020] C.
XXX 189 Introduction to University Honors Program ‐ 1 credit [XXX indicates students will enroll by college. All 189 sections will have same content and format] D.
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Other Requirements ‐ 6 credits University honors courses and new courses generated by departments. These courses can be honors sections of required courses or elective seminars (most are 3 credit hours). Alternative opportunities (e.g., study abroad) to generate university level honor credit hours must be approved by both the Director of the University Honors Program and the college coordinator (or appropriate college representative). Students cannot use a given activity for both university and college level requirements. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to arrange for credit after the experience is completed. II.
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College Level ‐ Minimum of 8 credit hours or equivalent required (9 credit hours or equivalent required in the College of Arts and Sciences) 3
Orientation: One (1) introductory course – 1 credit UHP students will complete the following course: XXX 189 Introduction to University Honors Program [XXX indicates students will enroll by college. All 189 sections will have same content and format] Courses: Four (4) for‐credit academic courses – 12 credits minimum At least four UHP‐eligible courses must be completed for credit for a minimum total of twelve credit hours. UHP students will have the flexibility to choose from a menu of three eligible options:  UHP‐designated courses (e.g., Honors Chemistry, Honors Introduction to the Humanities) that carry course credit.  Contract courses (i.e., a regular for‐
credit course where the student and instructor agree upon additional scholarly expectations and outcomes).  Course credits taken for undergraduate research Experiences: Three (3) co‐curricular experiences and/or additional for‐ credit academic courses – total credits will vary: no minimum Individual colleges will generate the courses and experiences that will be required of students in their college. These plans have been approved by the faculty in each college, the Director of the University Honors Program (working with the Honors Advisory Council), and Faculty Senate. The program must include a capstone Honors Project for each student, an activity that would represent a significant body of work and supervised by a faculty member. Amount of credit hours or their equivalent varies across colleges. The total credit hours and/or equivalent credit must add to a minimum of 8 hours (9 hours in Arts and Sciences). In virtually all colleges, alternative opportunities (study abroad, internships, community service, etc.) can be used to fulfill this requirement, whether it is for academic credit or an equivalent. As noted above, these alternative opportunities must be approved by both the appropriate college representative and the University Honors Program Director and must be in place before the activity occurs. For more information www.k‐state.edu/ksuhonors E‐mail: ksuhonors@k‐state.edu 4.
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This requirement accommodates multiple forms of experiential learning, co‐curricular enrichment, and/or additional UHP‐eligible coursework. Eligible co‐curricular experiences will include items such as study abroad, International Service Teams participation, undergraduate research, internships, participation on a university competition team, and work as a teaching assistant. The UHP will develop and maintain guidelines for what constitutes a qualifying experience, including a menu of options. Other experiences may also be proposed, pending the approval of the relevant College coordinator and the UHP staff. In brief, eligible experiences will require students to intentionally reference and integrate knowledge from their curriculum in an applied fashion and involve active accountability (supervision, mentorship, instruction, etc.). Thus, eligible co‐curricular experiences are not intended to encompass routine participation or leadership in campus clubs or “student life” activities. Students may also choose to complete additional UHP‐eligible and for‐credit academic courses in this category. Project: One (1) independent UHP scholarly project – 0‐3 credits Students can select one of four tracks to complete their UHP Project. Each track emphasizes integrative, independent learning and skill development. a. Research track | A traditional “honors thesis” where students complete research under the supervision of faculty members. b. International track | Project based upon study or service abroad for a minimum duration of ten weeks. c.
d.
Professional track | Project based upon a full‐time internship or co‐op experience for a minimum duration of ten weeks. Two distinct internships with a single employer may also be used as the basis for a project, provided they total at least ten weeks (with UHP approval granted before the second internship). Creative track | Project based upon the creation of original creative work, principally for students in the fine and performing arts for whom artistic production is an essential scholarly activity. All four tracks will require a significant intellectual product that is supervised and approved by a K‐State mentor with appropriate expertise. All proposals and completed projects must also be approved by the mentor, the College coordinator and the UHP. Project approval must be obtained prior to beginning the proposed project. Additional Notes 
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Students may not “double dip” by counting any single course or activity in more than one UHP requirement category. In both the “Experiences” and “Project” categories, experiences such as internships, if they are required parts of a student’s declared major, may only satisfy a UHP requirement if an additional enrichment and/or intellectual product is agreed upon and verified. 5
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Transfer students who completed Honors coursework at another institution will have the opportunity to petition the UHP Director to apply those credits towards the completion of UHP course requirements. 
The completion of graduate‐level coursework above and beyond the stated requirements of the student’s declared major may be counted for UHP credit through the process of course contracting. For more information www.k‐state.edu/ksuhonors E‐mail: ksuhonors@k‐state.edu The proposal above refers to language that appears at the following catalog location: http://catalog.k‐state.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=1411%20‐%20univ_hono_prog#univ_hono_prog Rationale: There are three primary goals that motivate the proposed revision of the curriculum: 1. To harmonize requirements across all the colleges. They currently vary among the colleges, which raises concerns in terms of complexity, recruiting impact and problems that arise when Honors students move from one College to another. 2. To provide attractive, readily legible requirements that will aid the university in recruiting top students. This includes adjusting the requirements towards greater parity with our competitors and other respected honors programs. 3. To enhance our ability to graduate students from the UHP. We also recognize that the UHP has a role to play in fostering a level of engagement that aids in the general retention of high‐achieving students, and the proposed requirements seek to incentivize that engagement. Impact: This proposal impacts the colleges of Agriculture; Architecture, Planning, and Design; Arts & Sciences; Business Administration; Education; Engineering; and Human Ecology since students from each of these colleges will have the option to participate. College‐level coordinators for each of these colleges have been notified, and have indicated their willingness to support the proposed changes. It is hoped that the changes will have a positive impact in terms of helping to recruit and retain high‐achieving students. No specific impacts are anticipated in terms of cost. While college and department resources are certainly utilized to offer Honors courses, and while the time and energy of faculty are utilized to supervise Honors projects and Honors contracts, those same demands exist under the current system. Thus, we do not believe this proposal encumbers new commitments of money, space, or faculty time. In addition, the flexible nature of the curriculum means that there are no mandatory costs associated with the adoption of the proposed curriculum for any unit; no unit has a specified obligation to offer an Honors course. Effective Term: Fall 2016 6
Interdisciplinary Secondary Major in Global Food Systems Leadership New Undergraduate Curriculum
Communications and Agricultural Education
Global Food Systems Leadership Secondary Major
ADD:
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECONDARY MAJOR IN GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP
TOTAL = (24)
Core Courses (9)
All students must complete the following three courses.
GENAG/LEAD/DAS 225
Fundamentals of Global Food Systems Leadership (3)
GENAG/LEAD/DAS 325
Uncertainty in Global Food Systems Leadership (3)
GENAG/LEAD/DAS 425
Global Food Systems Leadership in Action (3)
Food and Agriculture Courses (6)
Students would select a minimum of 6 credits from this list:
AGEC 315- Contemporary Issues in Global Food and Ag Systems (3)
AGEC 710- Comparative Food & Ag Systems (3)
AGRON 220- Crop Science (4)
ASI 102- Principles of Animal Science (3)
ASI 350- Meat Science (3)
ASI 595- Contemporary Issues in Animal Science and Agriculture (3)
ENTOM 301- Insects and People (3)
FDSCI 302- Intro to Food Science (3)
GENAG 690- Seminar in International Agriculture (1)
GRSC 101- Intro to Grain Science (3)
HN 400- Human Nutrition (3)
HORT 201- Principles of Horticulture (4)
HORT 325- Intro to Organic Farming (2)
Areas of Concentration………………………………(9)
All students must complete 9 credits from one of the following areas of concentration
Policy
HIST 533- Topics in the History of the Americas- Food in America (Var)
HN 600- Public Health Nutrition (3)
POLSC 333- World Politics (3)
POLSC 507- Introduction to Public Administration (3)
POLSC 541- Politics of the World Economy (3)
POLSC 647- International Law (3)
POLSC 651- International Organization (3)
AGEC 410- Agricultural Policy (3)
AGEC 610- Current Agriculture and National Resource Policy Issues (3)
SOCIO 363- Global Problems (3)
SOCIO 507- International Dev. & Social Change (3)
SOCIO 533- Rural Sociology (3)
SOCIO 536- Environmental Sociology (3)
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Community Engagement
COMM 465- Communication and Conflict (3)
COMM 480- Intercultural Communication (3)
CNRES 531- Core Conflict Resolution (3)
CNRES 532- Conflict Resolution Across Cultures and Contexts (3)
CNRES 536- Conflict & Trauma in Intl Settings (3)
PLAN 415- World Cities (3)
PLAN 660- Community Development Planning (3)
PLAN 740- Small Community and Rural Area Planning (3)
SOCIO 633/ANTH 633- Gender, Power, and International Development (3)
Sustainability of Natural Resources
AGCOM 712- Environmental Communication (3)
AGRON 305- Soils (4)
AGRON 335- Environmental Quality (3)
AGRON 375- Soil Fertility (3)
ATM 558- Soil Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control (3)
ATM 661- Watershed Management (3)
BAE 560- Hydrology for Biological Systems (3)
BIOL 303- Ecology of Environmental Problems (3)
BIOL 529- Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
CHEM 315- Environmental Science: A Chemistry Perspective (3)
GEOG 221- Introduction to Physical Geography (4)
GEOG 340- Geography of Natural Resources (3)
GEOG 360- Sustainability Concepts and Issues (3)
GEOG 460- Human Dimensions of Global Change (3)
GEOG 760- Human Impact on the Environment (3)
HIST 511- Environmental History (3)
HIST 598- Topics in Non-Western History- Environmental History of Mexico (Var)
HORT 790- Sustainable Agriculture (2)
HORT 791- Urban Agriculture (2)
PMC 275- Intro to Natural Resource Management (3)
Economics and Entrepreneurship
AGEC 515- Food and Agribusiness Marketing (3)
AGEC 525- Natural Resources and Environmental Economics (3)
AGEC 570- Food Manufacturing, Distributing, and Retailing (3)
AGEC 615- Global Agricultural Development (3)
AGEC 623- International Agricultural Trade (3)
AGEC 632- Agribusiness Logistics (3)
ECON 681- International Economics (3)
ECON 682- Development Economics (3)
ENTRP 520- Social Entrepreneurship (3)
MKTG 544- International Marketing (3)
POLSC 541- Politics of the World Economy (3)
SOCIO 507- International Development and Social Change (3)
Food Production and Processing
ASI 310- Poultry and Poultry Product Evaluation (2)
ASI 361- Meat Animal Processing (2)
ASI 370- Principles of Meat Evaluation (2)
ASI 405- Fundamentals of Milk Processing (3)
ASI 495- Advanced Meat Evaluation (2)
ASI 608- Dairy Foods Processing & Technology (3)
ASI 610- Processed Meat Operations (2)
ASI 640- Poultry Products Technology (3)
ASI 671- Meat Selection and Utilization (2)
ASI 777- Meat Technology (3)
FDSCI 305- Fundamentals of Food Processing (3)
FDSCI 660- Intl Study Experience in Food Science (Var)
FDSCI 690- Principles of HACCP & HARPC (3)
GRSC 150- Principles of Milling (2)
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GRSC 151- Principles of Milling Laboratory (1)
GRSC 405 - Grain Analysis Techniques (2)
GRSC 602 - Cereal Science (3)
GRSC 625 - Flour and Dough Testing (3)
GRSC 635 - Baking Science I (2)
GRSC 636 - Baking Science I Laboratory (2)
GRSC 637 - Baking Science II (3)
GRSC 638 - Baking Science II Laboratory (1)
HIST 557- History of American Agriculture (3)
HN 400- Human Nutrition (3)
HN 413- Science of Food (4)
HORT 520- Fruit Production (3)
HORT 560- Vegetable Crop Production (3)
HORT 725- Postharvest Physiology and Technology of Horticulture Crops (3)
RATIONALE:
With a growing and aging world population, demand on food systems is changing
and will require collaborative leadership to work with the complexity of the systems.
Arable land is growing more limited. Water resources are scarce. The middle class
around the world is growing and increasing the demand for high quality protein.
Both obesity and hunger are major challenges, as is post-harvest food loss (40% in
parts of the world).
In the developing world, problems associated with overstretched natural resources
are exacerbated by political instability, developmental problems associated with
poor nutrition, inadequate infrastructure, limited availability of foundational and
continuing education, lack of access to micro-finance opportunities and legal
challenges regarding private property rights among numerous other social
challenges. In addition, women in these countries are responsible for 80 percent of
the farming and receive 10 percent of the wealth.
In the developed world, increasing regulatory challenges and competing demands on
resources fuel debates that frequently challenge the benefit and role of food
production in society. Issues central to the global climate and food production debate
such as GMO crops, sources and reduction of greenhouse gas, food vs. fuel, water
usage and distribution, domestic vs. imported food, sustainability and externalities of
food production, and others, are challenges with which tomorrow’s leaders will
continue to wrestle.
Addressing the “grand challenges” facing food production and society cannot
happen within the tidy confines of traditional disciplines that are conventionally
defined by academic majors. Rather, progress on such challenges will require an
interdisciplinary and systems approach that considers a wide spectrum of
stakeholder perspectives and expertise. These challenges will require leadership
from corporate and nonprofit worlds, academia, and governments worldwide.
Equipping undergraduate students with the skills and experiences to explore these
issues through a systems lens that may lead to frequent struggles with competing
values and priorities will better prepare them for the world in which they will be
asked to perform and lead as citizens and employees. To exercise leadership in
global food systems, students will need to understand the food value chain and be
able to skillfully intervene in the human systems that are present throughout the
value chain. They will not only need to “tell the food story,” they will need to be
able to bring groups together who often have disparate exigencies and values. This
program will develop the leadership capacity of students entering careers in
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agriculture, business, nonprofits, academia, and government to make progress on
these grand challenges.
According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Coalition for a
Sustainable Agricultural Workforce, there is significant demand in the
agricultural/food workforce at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level. CASW
calls on universities and others to pipeline more students. That demand is beyond the
current number of students enrolled in agricultural studies.
A global food systems leadership program can draw more students to this area of
growth within and outside of the College of Agriculture and can help increase
agricultural/food and leadership literacy and capacity for all students enrolled.
Further it not only aligns with the Presidential Initiative in Global Food Systems but
also helps achieve its goals in talent development and academics. It is another way
to contribute to the goals of K-State 2025.
IMPACT:
All of the following departments have a possible impact as their courses are listed in
the elective list. All units were contacted in November 2014 and report no objection.
(See attached emails)
AGCOM, AGEC, AGRON, ASI, BAE/ATM, BIOL, CHEM, COMM, ECON,
ENTM, ENTRP, FDSCI, FSHS, GEOG, GRSC, HIST, HN, HORT, MKTG, PLAN,
PMC, POLSC, SOCIO
EFFECTIVE
DATE:
Fall 2016
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College of Education – Master of Arts in Teaching (Grad Council approved 11-315)
Non-Expedited
Graduate New Program
Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Arts in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching is designed to prepare talented and ambitious career changers to be knowledgeable,
ethical, caring, decision makers.
Requirements for Admission to Program
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60
hours of coursework or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrate basic academic competence by 1) A combined
GRE score of 301 or higher on Verbal and Quantitative (1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011), or 2)
subtests scores of 150 on Mathematics, 156 on Reading, and 162 on Writing on Educational Testing Services’ (ETS)
Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators.
In addition, students must receive a mean average of 3.0 on ETS’s Personal Potential Index.
Required Courses (31 hours)
EDCI 702 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (3 hours)
EDCI 710 Social Foundations of K-12 Education (3 hours)
EDCI 716 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 hours)
EDCI 760 Action Research in Education (3 hours)
EDCI 791 Teaching Science and Mathematics in the Elementary School (4 hours)
EDCI 792 Teaching Social Studies, Reading, and Literacy in the Elementary School (4 hours)
EDCI 793 Teaching Health, Movement, and Fine Arts (4 hours)
EDCI 800 Teaching Practicum (2 hours)
EDCI 801 Internship in K-12 Schools (4 hours)
EDCI 890 Master’s Project (1 hour)
IMPACT: No foreseeable impact.
RATIONALE: The Department of Curriculum and Instruction currently offers of a Master of Science
degree designed for in-service teachers. This is a proposal to add a new Master of Arts degree designed for
pre-service teachers. The proposal is under simultaneous review by the KBOR.
The quality of the classroom teacher is the most predictive school-related variable of student academic
achievement. This assertion is supported by decades of education research, and by the policies and
expenditures of local, state, and national governments.1 In short, the ways in which teachers are educated,
developed, and mentored matters.
High quality teachers are important at every level of education but especially in the elementary school,
where children build foundational ideas, skills, and attitudes that persist into future schooling and adult life.
The United States Department of Labor lists “elementary school teachers” among the “occupations with the
most job growth” and projects that elementary teaching jobs will increase 168,000 (12.3%) by 2022.2 A
1 Rice, Jennifer King. Teacher Quality: Understanding the Effectiveness of Teacher Attributes. Washington, DC: Economic Policy Institute, 2003. 2 http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_104.htm. 11
growing number of Americans are turning to teaching as a second or even third durable career.3 People’s
interests change over time and many recognize the importance of teaching as they gain additional life
experience.
Yet, traditional pathways to elementary teaching present a host of practical obstacles—financial,
educational, and geographic. The proposed Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) would open a new
pathway to elementary teaching for those who have earned a Bachelor’s degree and meet other admission
criteria. This pathway would enable qualified Kansans and citizens of other states to earn a M.A.T. and
recommendation for Kansas initial teacher (K-6) in 12 months through a rigorous curriculum delivered by
online coursework and field experiences arranged in accredited elementary schools convenient to students
in the program.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2016
3 New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/16/business/retirementspecial/pursuing‐teaching‐as‐a‐second‐or‐
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School of Applied Science and Technology (Olathe) – Professional Science
Master in Applied Science and Technology (Approved by Grad Council on
11-3-15)
New Degree Request – Kansas State University
Criteria
Program Summary
1. Program
Identification
Professional Science Master in Applied Science and Technology
CIP Code: 30.00 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
2.
Academic Unit
School of Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies
3.
Program Description
The Professional Science Master in Applied Science and Technology
is designed for K-State Olathe to be compliant with the Johnson
County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) mandate for the
campus to provide graduate programming in food, animal health and
related sectors, consistent with regional demand, K-State 2025
Visionary Plan, and the Kansas Board of Regents guidelines. It is
intended to be a Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree, a
unique professional interdisciplinary program that prepares students
for direct entry into a variety of science-related career options in
industry, business, government, and non profit organizations,
progressing to leadership roles. Founded by Alfred P. Sloan
Foundation in 1997, the PSM produces graduates highly valued by
employers by combining advanced, graduate coursework in science
with an appropriate component of professional skills development
and by including an experiential learning component appropriate to
the targeted employment sector. The program will be funded by
K-State Olathe funds.
4.
Demand/Need for the
Program
The need for this program has been documented through multiple
market demand studies over the past 5 years, conducted by both
K-State experts and independent consultants. Market demand
information was quantified through surveys of more than 100
employers across 6 economic sectors in the Kansas City area.
Additionally, K-State Olathe faculty and staff have collected
qualitative input through focused discussions with regional employers
and employees over the last 3 years and strategic planning sessions
with the K-State Olathe advisory board over the last 2 years. The
results show strong interest in a Professional Science Master’s (PSM)
program being offered at the K-State Olathe campus. Based on
estimates provided by firms primarily located in Johnson County, KS
and representing 59,567 employees (20% of the workforce in Johnson
County, KS), there may be more than 200 working professionals who
would be interested in pursuing a PSM each year.
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5.
Comparative
/Locational
Advantage
6.
Curriculum
7.
Faculty Profile
There are other STEM programs provided in the area; however,
according to the Brooking Institute 2014 report on “Greater Kansas
City”, those programs are inadequate to keep up with the demand. No
program exists in the region or at other Regents universities similar to
K-State Olathe’s proposed Professional Science Master in Applied
Science and Technology degree with its primary foci on food, animal
health and related sectors.
Program graduation requirements are consistent with those of a
Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree, which is designed to
allow students to pursue advanced training and excel in STEM fields
while simultaneously developing highly-valued professional skills.
Students will be required to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours,
which is consistent with K-State’s norm. The PSM curricula elements
include:
 At least 50% of the course content in the natural sciences,
technology, engineering, mathematics and/or computational
sciences
 A professional skills component
 An experiential component that integrates the practical
application of scientific and professional knowledge,
behavior, and skills
Initial program faculty support is to be provided by K-State faculty
from the Olathe, Manhattan and Salina campuses. The program also
has the benefit of industry/expert practitioners in the form of a 12member External Advisory Board for the program. There will be new
faculty hires to accommodate program growth, as appropriate,
through the School for Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Involvement of various academic units across K-State will enable a
breadth of interdisciplinary course offerings.
All the 12 core faculty members are tenured or tenure track
instructional faculty who are members of the departments identified
as the voting units for the proposal. Voting units identified are:
Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Department of
Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Department of Horticulture,
Forestry and Recreation Resources, and K-State Olathe/School of
Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies.
All courses that form part of the PSM degree are also part of the
faculty members’ in load teaching requirements.
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8.
Student Profile
The program will be geared to the working professional who already
has an undergraduate degree, or the equivalent, in a related field, and
who is seeking advancement to a management/leadership position.
Standards required by the Kansas State University Graduate School
will be used for any student who seeks admission. Admissions
requirements include evidence of completion of a bachelor’s degree
from an accredited university (or the equivalent) with a grade point
average above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, excellent references from three
people knowledgeable of the applicant’s professional qualifications,
and a statement of objectives that demonstrates that the program is an
appropriate match with the applicant’s aspirations. Admission is not
contingent upon having a specific type of undergraduate degree;
however, students without a qualifying STEM degree may be
required to take prerequisites courses.
9.
Academic Support
10. Facilities and
Equipment
Academic support services for the program will be provided by staff
located at K-State Olathe for prospective student inquiries,
admissions advising and other support as already available for the
8 graduate degree programs currently offered for students at the KState Olathe campus. No new staff will be required. Dr. Janice
Barrow, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Executive
Education, will serve as Program Director and assist students to
enable successful completion of the program. Students will have the
benefit of other full time staff such as Program Manager, Director of
Student Services, Program Assistant for Student Services, and academic
advisors. The K-State Graduate School and Libraries, as well as
faculty and staff from 6 colleges and 9 departments, already provide
support to the K-State Olathe campus through various modalities.
K-State Olathe has a 110,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility sitting on
38 acres in the Kansas Bioscience Park. The building was designed
specifically for graduate-level programming and research. It has
various interactive classroom spaces, modular research laboratories,
and public/meeting spaces.
-There are six classrooms devoted to instruction and additional rooms
that can be used when needed, including a forum hall, four
conference rooms, and two multi-purpose rooms. The classrooms are
equipped to fully enable face-to-face instruction and mediated
instruction.
-There are ten 750 sq. ft. research labs, including a fully functioning
Biological Safety Level-II (BSL-II) food safety laboratory, BSL-II
teaching laboratory, postharvest physiology laboratory, biological and
agricultural engineering laboratory, and veterinary diagnostic
laboratory.
- There are also three fully equipped state-of-the-art kitchens that can
be used for instruction: Teaching Kitchen, R&D Kitchen, and
Presentation Kitchen.
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11. Program Review,
Assessment,
Accreditation
All program student learning outcomes will be assessed using both
direct and indirect methods, in accordance with Higher Learner
Commission standards. There is no accrediting agency specific to this
academic focus area; however, PSM Affiliation requires and prescribes
very stringent sets of assessments that must be reported to the
organization. The data is compiled and published as part of the
continuous improvement process.
The student learning outcomes to be assessed:
Upon successful completion of the Professional Science Master in
Applied Science and Technology, the students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of one or more relevant
STEM fields.
2. Demonstrate graduate level oral and written communication
skills in a professional STEM environment.
3. At an advanced level, effectively analyze quantitative data for use
across multiple science disciplines.
4. Synthesize multiple disciplines in order to accurately identify
problems.
5. Synthesize multiple disciplines in order to develop innovative
solutions.
12. Costs, Financing
Instruction will be provided by existing full-time K-State faculty
who are already fully supported by the University with the
potential to add qualified faculty and instructors if the demand
warrants. All expenses are expected to be covered by:
1) utilizing unused capacity in existing courses,
2) revenue from tuition, and
3) JCERT funds.
No additional resources will be required.
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College of Business Administration (October 27, 2015)
Department of Management New Course:
MANGT 580 – K-State MIS: Health Info Sys Portfolio I
Credits: (9)
This course serves a mechanism to indicate students have completed a series of
Health Information Systems courses at Johnson County Community College in the
process of completing their Associate’s Degree. It is used solely for transfer credit
tracking and fulfills the thematic sequence requirement in the College of Business.
Students cannot enroll in this class nor can this course be transferred into programs
other than Management Information Systems in the College of Business
Administration.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Associates Degree in Health Information Systems from JCCC
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
No
Rationale
This course will be used to indicate and track which College of Business
Administration students have completed their thematic sequence through the JCCC
Health Information Systems Program.
Impact on Other Units
None
Effective Date
Fall 2016
New Course:
MANGT 581 – K-State MIS: Health Info Sys Portfolio II
Credits: (15)
This course serves a mechanism to indicate students have completed a series of
Health Information Systems courses at Johnson County Community College in the
process of completing their Associate’s Degree. It is used solely for transfer credit
tracking and fulfills the unrestricted electives requirement in the College of Business.
Students cannot enroll in this class nor can this course be transferred into programs
other than Management Information Systems in the College of Business
Administration.
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Requisites
Prerequisite: Associates Degree in Health Information Systems from JCCC
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
No
Rationale
This course will be used to indicate and track which College of Business
Administration students have completed their unrestricted electives through the
JCCC Health Information Systems Program.
Impact on Other Units
None
Effective Date
Fall 2016
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College of Education (October 27, 2015)
Non-Expedited
Undergraduate Curriculum Change
Curriculum and Instruction
Business Education Teaching Field (EDBUS)
From:
To:
Teaching Field—Business
ACCTG 231 Accounting for Business Operations (3)
ACCTG 241 Accounting for Investing and Finance (3)
FINAN 450 Principles of Finance (3)
MANGT 390 Business Law I (3)
MANGT 420 Management Concepts (3)
ENTRP 340 Intro to Entrepreneurship (3)
MKTG 400 Marketing (3)
MKTG 450 Consumer Behavior (3)
MKTG 542 Prof Selling and Sales Mgmt (3)
-ORCOMM 311 Business and Prof Speaking (3)
EDSEC 315 Admin Data Applications (3)
EDSEC 471 Office Systems and Processes (3)
EDCI 737 Practicum Bus & Office Occup (1)
Teaching Field—Business
ACCTG 231 Accounting for Business Operations (3)
ACCTG 241 Accounting for Investing and Finance (3)
FINAN 450 Principles of Finance (3)
MANGT 390 Business Law I (3)
MANGT 420 Management Concepts (3)
(3)
ENTRP 340 Intro to Entrepreneurship (3)
MKTG 400 Marketing (3)
MKTG 450 Consumer Behavior (3)
(3)
MKTG 542 Prof Selling and Sales Mgmt (3)
-ORCOMM 311 Business and Prof Speaking (3)
Supporting Courses:
FSHS 105 Intro to Personal & Family Finance (3)
-ORFSHS 400 Family and Consumer Economics (3)
ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
CIS 111 Fundamentals of Computer Prog (3)
MANGT 595 Business Strategy (3)
Additional Teacher Education Courses:
EDSEC 620 Prin & Phil of Career & Tech Ed (3)
EDSEC 621 Program Plan in Career & Tech Ed (3)
GENBA 166 Business Information Technology Skills
Proficiency (0)
MANGT 366 Information Technology for Business (3)
Supporting Courses:
PFP 105 Intro to Personal & Family Finance (3)
-ORPFP 400 Family and Consumer Economics (3)
ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
CIS 111 Fundamentals of Computer Prog (3)
-ORMANGT367 Information Systems Fundamentals (3)
Additional Teacher Education Courses:
EDSEC 620 Prin & Phil of Career & Tech Ed (3)
EDSEC 621 Program Plan in Career & Tech Ed (3)
IMPACT: Met and discussed with Dr. Stacey Kovar, Associate Dean, College of Business.
Dean Kovar helped to create this updated licensure field. Documentation of this collaboration is
attached.
RATIONALE: This proposal is designed to update the Secondary Business licensure program
to meet current needs, updated standards, as well as changing personnel in the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2016
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College of Human Ecology (October 30, 2015)
College of Human Ecology Course Add DHE 195 CAT Community Connections Credits: (1‐3) Interdisciplinary course that explores the connections among two different fields, courses, or disciplines. For first‐year students enrolled in a specific CAT Community linked to the College of Human Ecology programs. When Offered: Spring, Fall Rationale: We have been using the DAS 195 for this course due to the fact that the College of Human Ecology only had one CAT community initially. We now have three CAT communities with a fourth in development for 2016‐17. The course needs its own permanent course designation in the catalog for the College of Human Ecology CAT communities. IMPACT: The College of Arts and Sciences, Associate Dean Louis Benjamin was contacted on September 14, 2015 regarding the development of DHE 195 and moving the current CAT community connection courses from Arts and Sciences to Human Ecology that are with our degree areas. She responded by email with support and approval on September 15, 2015. Effective: Fall 2016 20
College of Agriculture (November 4, 2015)
Communication and Agricultural Education
ADD:
GENAG 225. Fundamentals of Global Food Systems Leadership (3)
Fall, Spring. An interdisciplinary approach to the fundamental roles
people, policies, and cultures play in the global food system enterprise as
it relates to sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and
availability. Students will explore complexities within self, others, and
community related to leadership in the context of a rapidly increasing
global population. K-State 8: Global Issues and Perspectives
RATIONALE:
This course explores the fundamentals of Global Food Systems
Leadership from an interdisciplinary approach. It is the first of three core
courses specifically for the secondary major. It sets the stage for students
to choose their concentration courses.
K-STATE 8
RATIONALE:
This course will introduce students to values, perspectives, beliefs,
behaviors, policies and customs impacting global food and agricultural
production systems.
IMPACT:
Crosslisted as LEAD 225, DAS 225. No impact on other units.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2017
ADD:
GENAG 325. Uncertainty in Global Food Systems Leadership (3)
Spring. Explore technical and adaptive elements of grand challenges
across disciplines. This course addresses the impact of cultural identity,
life experience, and world views on leadership relationships as it relates
to privilege and inclusion in the context of global food systems. Students
will consider elements of community-engaged work. Prerequisite:
GENAG 225 or LEAD 225 or DAS 225.
RATIONALE:
This course considers the human dimensions of Global Food Systems
Leadership in addition to other complex systems. It is the second of three
core classes in the secondary major. It lays the foundation for the
students’ community-engaged scholarship.
IMPACT:
Crosslisted as LEAD 325, DAS 325. No impact on other units.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2017
ADD:
GENAG 425. Global Food Systems Leadership in Action (3) Fall. In this
capstone course, students will conduct a community-engaged global food
systems leadership research/service project. Emphasis will be placed on
data collection, analysis and dissemination to appropriate
audiences. Additional emphases will be on ethical dimensions of
leadership and individual exploration of careers and roles within global
food systems. Prerequisite: GENAG 325 or LEAD 325 or DAS 325
RATIONALE:
This course gets students actively working on community-engaged
scholarship related to Global Food Systems Leadership. It is the last of
three core courses for the secondary major.
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IMPACT:
Crosslisted as LEAD 425, DAS 425. No impact on other units.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2017
Agronomy
ADD:
AGRON 202. Introduction to Precision Ag Software. (3) Spring.
Introduction to software commonly used for the management and
analysis of various forms of agronomic data pertaining to soils, crops,
and weather for the purpose of generating site-specific recommendations
in crop production. K-State 8: Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning.
RATIONALE:
The faculty in the Department of Agronomy are currently creating a new
precision agriculture option within the agronomy major to strengthen the
program and add additional courses to meet the educational needs of
students that will enter agriculture industry. This course will target
undergraduate students in agronomy to provide training on currently
utilized software packages for managing and analyzing agronomic data.
K-STATE 8
RATIONALE:
This course teaches students to analyze and interpret agronomic data and
to make management decisions based on the analysis and interpretation.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments outside the College of Agriculture.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2017
ADD:
AGRON 502. International Experience in Agronomy. (0-6) Spring.
Students will apply knowledge gained in their undergraduate curriculum
in a culminating learning experience focused on international crops,
soils, and agronomic systems. Topics vary by offering depending on the
agronomic systems studied and locations visited. Prerequisite: 14 hours
in AGRON including AGRON 220 and AGRON 305. K-State 8: Global
Issues and Perspectives.
RATIONALE:
The Department of Agronomy 2025 Strategic Action Plan includes goals
to “Actively encourage international experiences for students” and
include 10% of our undergraduate students in an international education
experience each year. This course will provide a mechanism to develop
and offer international education experiences. The course will also
provide the means to regularly advertise international experiences,
encourage student participation in international experiences, and track
student participation in these experiences.
K-STATE 8
RATIONALE:
This course provides international travel experiences that expose students
to global cultural experiences. Students will explore global issues and
discuss global perspectives during their travel.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments outside the College of Agriculture.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2017
Animal Sciences and Industry
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FROM:
ASI 400. Farm Animal Reproduction. (3) Fall and Spring. Basic
reproductive anatomy and physiology of cattle, horses, pigs, poultry, and
sheep during the first half of the semester provides a solid basis for
reproduction management topics which occupy the second half of the
course. Prerequisite: ASI 102.
TO:
ASI 400. Farm Animal Reproduction. (3) Fall and Spring. Basic
reproductive anatomy and physiology of cattle, horses, pigs, poultry, and
sheep during the first half of the semester provides a solid basis for
reproduction management topics which occupy the second half of the
course. Prerequisite: ASI 102, BIOL 198 & Sophomore standing.
RATIONALE:
The proposed prerequisite changes better reflect expected background
information and experience helpful to understand course concepts.
IMPACT:
The Biology department was contacted and is supportive of this change
as BIOL 198 is a required course for ASI majors and there will be no net
change in enrollment in BIOL 198.
EFFECTIVE:
Fall 2016
Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreational Resources
Horticulture
ADD:
HORT 595. Horticulture Study Abroad. (3) Fall, Spring and Summer.
Seminar and travel course designed to prepare students before an
international study abroad experience focused on horticulture. Upon
completion of travel, students will analyze, critique, and report their
experiences. Course will focus on appropriate oral and written
documentation of the experience. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
Repeatable. K-State 8: Global Issues and Perspectives.
RATIONALE:
The elective course will formalize and more accurately account for the
various study abroad opportunities offered directly through the
horticulture department. Students who have taken this course for credit
have previously enrolled under either GENAG 505 (Comparative
Agriculture) or HORT 390 (Horticulture Topics). In addition, two major
goals for the study abroad trips are to provide students with a greater
understanding of global issues and culture, in addition to historical
concepts. Moreover, this course offering would be more insightful and
would provide clarity on a student’s transcript for their enrollment
activity.
K-STATE 8
RATIONALE:
This course provides international exposure to culture, language, history,
perspectives, and horticultural applications in the global community.
IMPACT:
No impact on other units.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016.
Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management
ADD:
WOEM 596. Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management Study
Abroad. (3) Fall, Spring and Summer Seminar and travel course
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designed to prepare students before an international study abroad
experience focused on several facets of wildlife and conservation, natural
resources, diseases, and land management research. Upon completion of
travel, students will analyze, critique, and report their experiences.
Course will focus on appropriate oral and written documentation of the
experience. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. Repeatable. K-State 8:
Global Issues and Perspectives.
RATIONALE:
K-STATE 8
RATIONALE:
The elective course will formalize and more accurately account for the
various study abroad opportunities offered directly through the
department. In addition, two major goals for the study abroad trips are to
provide students with a greater understanding of global issues and
culture, in addition to historical concepts. Moreover, this course offering
would be more insightful and would provide clarity on a student’s
transcript for their enrollment activity.
This course provides international exposure to culture, language, history,
perspectives, and outdoor enterprise management applications in the
global community.
IMPACT:
No impact on other units.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016.
Undergraduate Non-Expedited Curriculum Changes
Agricultural Economics
Agribusiness Degree: Food Industry Option
http://catalog.k-state.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=5871
FROM:
Agricultural Economics (36 credit hours)
AGEC 105 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Orientation (1)
AGEC 115 - Decision Tools for Agricultural Economics
and Agribusiness (2)
AGEC 120 - Agricultural Economics and
Agribusiness(3)
or
AGEC 121 - Honors Agricultural Economics and
Agribusiness (3)
AGEC 315 - Contemporary Issues in Global Food and
Agricultural Systems (3)
AGEC 318 - Food and Agribusiness Management (3)
AGEC 500 - Production Economics (3)
AGEC 501 - Data Analysis and Optimization (3)
AGEC 505 - Agricultural Market Structures(3)
AGEC 513 - Agricultural Finance (3)
AGEC 515 - Food and Agribusiness Marketing (3)
AGEC 570 - Food Manufacturing, Distribution and
Retailing (3)
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TO:
Agricultural Economics (36 credit hours)
AGEC 105 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Orientation(1)
AGEC 115 - Decision Tools for Agricultural Economics
and Agribusiness(2)
AGEC 120 - Agricultural Economics and
Agribusiness(3)
or
AGEC 121 - Honors Agricultural Economics and
Agribusiness(3)
AGEC 315 - Contemporary Issues in Global Food and
Agricultural Systems(3)
AGEC 318 - Food and Agribusiness Management(3)
AGEC 500 - Production Economics(3)
AGEC 501 - Data Analysis and Optimization(3)
AGEC 505 - Agricultural Market Structures(3)
AGEC 513 - Agricultural Finance(3)
AGEC 515 - Food and Agribusiness Marketing (3)
AGEC 570 - Food Manufacturing, Distribution and
Retailing (3)
AGEC 599 - Food and Agribusiness Management
Strategies (3)
AGEC 632 - Agribusiness Logistics (3)
AGEC 599 - Food and Agribusiness Management
Strategies(3)
AGEC 632 - Agribusiness Logistics(3)
Agricultural Economics Electives (6 credit hours)
AGEC 410 - Agricultural Policy (3)
AGEC 420 - Commodity Futures (3)
AGEC 460 - International Food and Agribusiness Study
Tour(0-6) (Limit 3 credit hours)
AGEC 516 - Agricultural Law and Economics (3)
AGEC 520 - Market Fundamentals and Futures/Options
Trading (3)
AGEC 525 - Natural Resource and Environmental
Economics (3)
AGEC 598 - Farm Management Strategies (3)
AGEC 605 - Price Analysis and Forecasting (3)
AGEC 610 - Current Agriculture and Natural Resource
Policy Issues(3)
AGEC 615 - Global Agricultural Development (3)
AGEC 623 - International Agricultural Trade (3)
AGEC 680 - Risk Management (3)
AGEC 710 - Comparative Food and Agriculture
Systems (3)
AGEC 712 - Optimization Techniques for Agricultural
Economics (3)
ECON 631 - Principles of Transportation (3)
GENAG 515 - Honors/Scholars Project (2)
Agricultural Economics Electives (6 credit hours)
AGEC 410 - Agricultural Policy(3)
AGEC 420 - Commodity Futures(3)
AGEC 460 - International Food and Agribusiness Study
Tour(0-6) (Limit 3 credit hours)
AGEC 516 - Agricultural Law and Economics (3)
AGEC 520 - Market Fundamentals and Futures/Options
Trading(3)
AGEC 525 - Natural Resource and Environmental
Economics(3)
AGEC 598 - Farm Management Strategies(3)
AGEC 605 - Price Analysis and Forecasting(3)
AGEC 610 - Current Agriculture and Natural Resource
Policy Issues(3)
AGEC 615 - Global Agricultural Development(3)
AGEC 623 - International Agricultural Trade(3)
AGEC 680 - Risk Management(3)
AGEC 710 - Comparative Food and Agriculture
Systems(3)
AGEC 712 - Optimization Techniques for Agricultural
Economics(3)
ECON 631 - Principles of Transportation(3)
GENAG 515 - Honors/Scholars Project(2)
Food Science and Technology Electives (6 credit
hours)
ASI 318 - Fundamentals of Nutrition (3)
ASI 350 - Meat Science (3)
ASI 361 - Meat Animal Processing (2)
ASI 405 - Fundamentals of Milk Processing (3)
FDSCI 302 - Introduction to Food Science (3)
FDSCI 305 - Fundamentals of Food Processing (3)
GRSC 101 - Introduction to Grain Science and Industry
(3)
GRSC 150 - Principles of Milling (2)
GRSC 210 - CAD Flow Sheets for Grain Processes(3)
GRSC 500 - Milling Science I (2)
HN 132 - Basic Nutrition (3)
HORT 201 - Principles of Horticultural Science (4)
HORT 560 - Vegetable Crop Production (3)
Food Science and Technology Electives (6 credit
hours)
ASI 318 - Fundamentals of Nutrition(3)
ASI 350 - Meat Science(3)
ASI 361 - Meat Animal Processing(2)
ASI 405 - Fundamentals of Milk Processing(3)
FDSCI 302 - Introduction to Food Science(3)
FDSCI 305 - Fundamentals of Food Processing(3)
GRSC 101 - Introduction to Grain Science and
Industry(3)
GRSC 150 - Principles of Milling(2)
GRSC 210 - CAD Flow Sheets for Grain Processes(3)
GRSC 500 - Milling Science I(2)
HN 132 - Basic Nutrition(3)
HORT 201 - Principles of Horticultural Science(4)
HORT 560 - Vegetable Crop Production(3)
Communication (14 credit hours)
COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA (2)
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II (3)
Communication Elective (3)
[Select from: English (above 200), Communication
studies (above 300) or a modern language]
AGCOM 400 - Agricultural Business Communications
(3)
or
ENGL 516 -Written Communication for the Sciences (3)
Communication (14 credit hours)
COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA (2)
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II (3)
Communication Elective (3)
[Select from: English (above 200), Communication
studies (above 300) or a modern language]
AGCOM 400 - Agricultural Business Communications
(3)
or
ENGL 516 - Written Communication for the Sciences (3)
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Economics/Business (27 credit hours)
ACCTG, FINAN, MANGT, OR MKTG Elective (500level or above) (3)
ACCTG 231 - Accounting for Business Operations(3)
ACCTG 241-Accounting for Investing and Financing (3)
ECON 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 510 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)
MANGT 420 - Management Concepts (3)
MKTG 400 - Introduction to Marketing (3)
MKTG 450 - Consumer Behavior (3)
MKTG 541 - Retailing(3)
Economics/Business (27 credit hours)
ACCTG, FINAN, MANGT, OR MKTG Elective (500level or above) (6)
ACCTG 231 - Accounting for Business Operations(3)
ACCTG 241-Accounting for Investing and Financing (3)
ECON 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics(3)
ECON 510 - Intermediate Macroeconomics(3)
MANGT 420 - Management Concepts(3)
MKTG 400 - Introduction to Marketing(3)
MKTG 450 - Consumer Behavior(3)
*MKTG 541 Retailing (3) recommended if available
Mathematics/Statistics (6-9 credit hours)
MATH 100 - College Algebra (3)
MATH 205 - General Calculus and Linear Algebra (3)
STAT 350 - Business and Economic Statistics I (3)
Mathematics/Statistics (6-9 credit hours)
MATH 100 - College Algebra Credits:(3)
MATH 205 - General Calculus and Linear Algebra(3)
STAT 350 - Business and Economic Statistics I (3)
Natural Sciences (8 credit hours)
Select a combination of 2 courses for a total of 8 credit
hours.
BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology (4)
CHM 110 - General Chemistry (3)
and
CHM 111 - General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
PHYS 113 - General Physics I (4)
Natural Sciences (8 credit hours)
Select a combination of 2 courses for a total of 8 credit
hours.
BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology(4)
CHM 110 - General Chemistry(3)
and
CHM 111 - General Chemistry Laboratory(1)
PHYS 113 - General Physics I(4)
Social Sciences/Humanities (9 credit hours)
Social Science Elective (3)
[Select from Psychology, Sociology, Political Science,
Anthropology, History, Geography, Women’s Studies or
American Ethnic Studies]
or
FSHS 350 - Family Relationships and Gender Roles (3)
PSYCH 110 - General Psychology (3)
or
SOCIO 211 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
Humanities Elective (3)
[Select from History, Music, Art, English (above 210),
Philosophy, Theatre, Dance, Modern Language]
or
ARCH 301 - Appreciation of Architecture(3)
Social Sciences/Humanities (9 credit hours)
PSYCH 110 - General Psychology(3)
or
SOCIO 211 - Introduction to Sociology(3)
Social Science Elective(3)
[Select from Psychology, Sociology, Political Science,
Anthropology, History, Geography, Women’s Studies or
American Ethnic Studies]
or
FSHS 350 - Family Relationships and Gender Roles(3)
Humanities Elective(3)
[Select from History, Music, Art, English (above 210),
Philosophy, Theatre, Dance, Modern Language]
or
ARCH 301 - Appreciation of Architecture(3)
Unrestricted electives as needed to meet 127 credit
hours
Unrestricted electives as needed to meet 127 credit
hours
Total credit hours required for graduation: (127)
Total credit hours required for graduation: (127)
Must satisfy K-State 8 general education requirements.
Must satisfy K-State 8 general education requirements.
.
RATIONALE:
MKTG 541 Retailing is not being taught on a consistent basis. This
makes it difficult for junior or senior level students to enroll in the course
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and meet the curriculum requirements. We propose changing the
curriculum from requiring MKTG 541 and selecting 3 credits above the
500 level in either MANGT, MKTG, FINAN, or ACCTG to instead
selecting 6 credits above the 500 level in either MANGT, MKTG,
FINAN, or ACCTG with MKTG 541 recommended if the course is
available. Changes to Social Sciences/Humanities reflect a desire to
clarify that either PSYCH 110 or SOCIO 211 are required in addition to
an elective in Social Science and an elective in Humanities. This reflects
only a desire to clarify catalog copy and not an actual change in the
approved curriculum.
IMPACT:
There is no expected new impact to the College of Business as students
who are already not able to take MKTG 541 are being advised to select a
different 500 level course in either MANGT, MKTG, FINAN, or
ACCTG.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
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Agronomy
B.S. in Agriculture: Agronomy – Consulting and Production Option
http://catalog.k-state.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=5138
FROM:
AGRONOMY (34-35):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 330 Weed Science (3)
AGRON 360 Crop Growth & Development (3)
AGRON 375 Soil Fertility (3)
AGRON 385 Soil Fertility Lab (2)
AGRON 405 Internship in Agronomy (3)
AGRON 602 Agronomy Capstone Experience (3)
TO:
AGRONOMY (34-35):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 330 Weed Science (3)
AGRON 360 Crop Growth & Development (3)
AGRON 375 Soil Fertility (3)
AGRON 385 Soil Fertility Lab (2)
AGRON 405 Internship in Agronomy (3)
Select one course from:
AGRON 602 Agronomy Capstone Experience (3)
AGRON 502 Agronomy International Travel
Experience (3)
AGRON 655 Site Specific Agriculture (3)
GENAG 582 NRES Project (3)
AGRON 650 Integrated Weed Management (3)
AGRON Elective (5-6)
AGRON 650 Integrated Weed Management (3)
AGRON Elective (5-6)
COMM/SOC. SCI./HUMAN./ECON/BUS (26)
ACCTG 231 Acctg. for Business Operations (3)
OR
AGEC 308 Farm and Ranch Management (3)
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ECON 110 Prin. Macroeconomics (3)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
COMM/SOC. SCI./HUMAN./ECON/BUS (26)
ACCTG 231 Acctg. for Business Operations (3)
OR
AGEC 308 Farm and Ranch Management (3)
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ECON 110 Prin. Macroeconomics (3)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
Communications Elective (3)
Currently in DARS, not currently in Catalog
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 326 Small Group Discussion Methods (3)
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
Communications Elective (3)
Social Sci./Humanities Electives (9)
Social Sci./Humanities Electives (9)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (5-10)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (5-10)
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 417 Written Comm. for the Workplace (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
MKTG 542 Fund. of Professional Selling (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 326 Small Group Discussion Methods (3)
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
Any second level or above foreign language
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BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (29-33)
BIOCH 265 Intro. Organic/Biochemistry (5)
OR
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
OR
Botany Course (4)
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
CIS 102 Intro. Spreadsheet Applic. (1)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics (4)
OR
PHYS 115 Descriptive Physics (5)
STAT 340 Biometrics (3)
BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (29-32)
BIOCH 265 Intro. Organic/Biochemistry (5)
OR
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
One of the following courses:
AGRON 645 Soil Microbiology (3)
ASI 500 Genetics (3)
BIOL 455 General Microbiology (4)
One of the following courses:
AGRON 645 Soil Microbiology (3)
ASI 500 Genetics (3)
BIOL 455 General Microbiology (4)
BIOL 500 Plant Physiology (3)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
GEOG 508 Geographic Information Syst I (4)
PHYS 114 General Physics II (4)
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
CIS 102 Intro. Spreadsheet Applic. (1)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics (4)
STAT 340 Biometrics (3)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
GEOG 508 Geographic Information Syst I (4)
AGRICULTURE (28-29)
AGEC 120 Ag Econ & Agribusiness (3)
or
ECON 120 Prin Micro Economics (3)
ATM 653 Water Management and Irrigation
Systems (2)
ATM 654 Water Management and Irrigation
Systems Lab (1)
ENTOM 300 Economic Entomology (3)
OR
ENTOM 312 General Entomology (3)
AGRICULTURE (28-29)
AGEC 120 Ag Econ & Agribusiness (3)
or
ECON 120 Prin Micro Economics (3)
ATM 653 Water Management and Irrigation
Systems (2)
ATM 654 Water Management and Irrigation
Systems Lab (1)
ENTOM 300 Economic Entomology (3)
OR
ENTOM 312 General Entomology (2)
AND
ENTOM 313 Gen. Entomology Lab (1)
ENTOM 612 Insect Pest Diagnosis (2)
OR
ENTOM 767 Insect Pest Management (3)
PLPTH 500 Plant Pathology (3)
PLPTH 585 Crop Diseases (2)
Agricultural Electives (12)
ENTOM 612 Insect Pest Diagnosis (2)
OR
ENTOM 767 Insect Pest Management (3)
PLPTH 500 Plant Pathology (3)
PLPTH 585 Crop Diseases (2)
Agricultural Electives (12)
Total credit hours required for graduation:
(127)
RATIONALE:
Total credit hours required for graduation:
(127)
The requirement of the Agronomy Capstone Experience is intended to
integrate knowledge in the discipline. We are now adding an Agronomy
Integration Requirement that allows students to meet the need for
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integration by choosing one course from AGRON 502, 602, 655 or
GENAG 582.
We are adding new course offerings to the communications elective list
and deleting courses that are no longer taught. We are adding ENGL 417
and MKTG 542 because they are fairly new courses that will improve the
communication skills of our students. It has long been our policy to
allow a variance so that any second level or above foreign language
course can be counted as a communications elective. We want to
formally add these courses to the list so that students know these courses
can be used as a communications elective. In addition, we are deleting
COMM 326 from the list because other courses are available that
emphasize the improvement of communications skills in the workplace.
EDCI 706 and MKTG 422 are deleted because these courses are no
longer taught.
BIOL 210 is deleted because this course has not been taught for several
years. The content of PHYS 115 is no longer appropriate for agronomy
students. BIOL 500 and PHYS 114 are useful courses for students to take
for a biological and physical science restricted elective. These courses
are also useful for preparing students to go to graduate school.
IMPACT:
All of the following departments have a possible impact: BIOL, COMM,
EDCI, ENGL, GEOG, MKTG, PHYS, and the Department of Modern
Languages. We have received emails of support from Karin Westman in
English, Derek Hillard in Modern Languages, Esther Swilley in
Marketing, Timothy Steffensmeier in Communication Studies, Todd
Goodson in Curriculum and Instruction, Shawn Hutchinson in
Geography. In addition, we are still awaiting responses from Amitabha
Chakrabarti or Michael O’Shea in Physics, and Brian Spooner or David
Rintoul in Biology.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
30
B.S. in Agriculture:
Agronomy – Business and Industry Option
http://catalog.k-state.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=5137
FROM:
AGRONOMY (32-33):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 330 Weed Science (3)
AGRON 360 Crop Growth & Development (3)
AGRON 375 Soil Fertility (3)
AGRON 405 Internship in Agronomy (3)
AGRON 602 Agronomy Capstone Experience (3)
TO:
AGRONOMY (32-33):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 330 Weed Science (3)
AGRON 360 Crop Growth & Development (3)
AGRON 375 Soil Fertility (3)
AGRON 405 Internship in Agronomy (3)
Select one course from:
AGRON 502 Agronomy International Travel
Experience (3)
AGRON 602 Agronomy Capstone Experience (3)
AGRON 655 Site Specific Agriculture (3)
GENAG 582 NRES Project (3)
AGRON Electives (8-9)
AGRON Electives (8-9)
COMM/SOC. SCI./HUMAN./ECON/BUS (38)
ACCTG 231 Acctg. for Business Operations (3)
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ECON 110 Prin. Macroeconomics (3)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
COMM/SOC. SCI./HUMAN./ECON/BUS (38)
ACCTG 231 Acctg. for Business Operations (3)
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ECON 110 Prin. Macroeconomics (3)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
Ag Econ & Ag Bus/Bus Admin Electives (12)
Ag Econ & Ag Bus/Bus Admin Electives (12)
Communications Elective (3)
Currently in DARS, not currently in Catalog
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 326 Small Group Discussion Methods (3)
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
Communications Elective (3)
Social Sci./Humanities Electives (9)
Social Sci./Humanities Electives (9)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (11-17)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (12-17)
BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (28-33)
BIOCH 265 Intro. Organic/Biochemistry (5)
BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (28-32)
BIOCH 265 Intro. Organic/Biochemistry (5)
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 417 Written Comm. for the Workplace (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
MKTG 542 Fund. of Professional Selling (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 326 Small Group Discussion Methods (3)
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
Any second level or above foreign language
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OR
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
OR
Botany Course (4)
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
CIS 102 Intro. Spreadsheet Applic. (1)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
STAT 350 Business & Econ. Statistics (3)
OR
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
Two of the following courses:
Two of the following courses:
AGRON 645 Soil Microbiology (3)
ASI 500 Genetics (3)
BIOL 455 General Microbiology (4)
BIOL 500 Plant Physiology (3)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
GEOG 508 Geographic Inform. Syst. I (4)
MATH 205 Gen. Calc. & Linear Algebra (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics (4)
ASI 500 Genetics (3)
BIOL 455 General Microbiology (4)
BIOL 500 Plant Physiology (3)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
GEOG 508 Geographic Inform. Syst. I (4)
MATH 205 Gen. Calc. & Linear Algebra (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics (4)
OR
PHYS 115 Descriptive Physics (5)
AGRICULTURE (12)
AGEC 120 – Ag Econ & Agribusiness (3)
or
ECON 120- Prin Micro Economics (3)
ENTOM 300 Economic Entomology (3)
GENAG 101 Ag Orientation (1)
PLPTH 500 Plant Pathology (3)
Agricultural Elective (3)
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
CIS 102 Intro. Spreadsheet Applic. (1)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
STAT 350 Business & Econ. Statistics (3)
AGRICULTURE (12)
AGEC 120 – Ag Econ & Agribusiness (3)
or
ECON 120- Prin Micro Economics (3)
ENTOM 300 Economic Entomology (3)
PLPTH 500 Plant Pathology (3)
Agricultural Elective (3)
Total credit hours required for graduation:
(127)
Total credit hours required for graduation:
(127)
RATIONALE:
The requirement of the Agronomy Capstone Experience is intended to
integrate knowledge in the discipline. We are now adding an Agronomy
Integration Requirement that allows students to meet the need for
integration by choosing one course from AGRON 502, 602, 655 or
GENAG 582.
We are adding new course offerings to the communications elective list
and deleting courses that are no longer taught. We are adding ENGL 417
and MKTG 542 because they are fairly new courses that will improve the
communication skills of our students. It has long been our policy to
allow a variance so that any second level or above foreign language
course can be counted as a communications elective. We want to
formally add these courses to the list so that students know these courses
can be used as a communications elective. In addition, we are deleting
COMM 326 from the list because other courses are available that
emphasize the improvement of communications skills in the workplace.
EDCI 706 and MKTG 422 are deleted because these courses are no
longer taught.
BIOL 210 is deleted because this course has not been taught for several
years. The content of PHYS 115 is no longer appropriate for agronomy
students.
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AGRON 645 is a useful course for students to take for a biological and
physical science restricted elective.
IMPACT:
All of the following departments have a possible impact: BIOL, COMM,
EDCI, ENGL, GEOG, MKTG, PHYS, and the Department of Modern
Languages. We have received emails of support from Karin Westman in
English, Derek Hillard in Modern Languages, Esther Swilley in
Marketing, Timothy Steffensmeier in Communication Studies, Todd
Goodson in Curriculum and Instruction, Shawn Hutchinson in
Geography. In addition, we are still awaiting responses from Amitabha
Chakrabarti or Michael O’Shea in Physics, and Brian Spooner or David
Rintoul in Biology.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
B.S. in Agriculture: Agronomy – Plant Science and Biotechnology Option
http://catalog.k-state.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=5139
FROM:
AGRONOMY (34-35):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 330 Weed Science (3)
AGRON 360 Crop Growth & Development (3)
AGRON 375 Soil Fertility (3)
AGRON 405 Internship in Agronomy (3)
AGRON 602 Agronomy Capstone Experience (3)
AGRON 610 Biotechnology (3)
TO:
AGRONOMY (36):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 330 Weed Science (3)
AGRON 360 Crop Growth & Development (3)
AGRON 375 Soil Fertility (3)
AGRON 405 Internship in Agronomy (3)
AGRON 610 Biotechnology (3)
AGRON 630 Crop Improvement & Biotech (3)
Select one course from:
AGRON 502 Agronomy International Travel
Experience (3)
AGRON 602 Agronomy Capstone Experience (3)
AGRON 655 Site Specific Agriculture (3)
GENAG 582 NRES Project (3)
AGRON Electives (7-8)
AGRON Electives (6)
COMM/SOCIAL
SCI./HUMANITIES/ECON(26)
AGEC 120 Agricultural Economics and
Agribusiness (3)
AGEC 315 Contemporary Issues in Global Food
and Agricultural Systems (3)
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ECON 110 Prin. Macroeconomics (3)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
COMM/SOCIAL SCI./HUMANITIES/ECON
(26)
AGEC 120 Agricultural Economics and
Agribusiness (3)
AGEC 315 Contemporary Issues in Global Food
and Agricultural Systems (3)
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ECON 110 Prin. Macroeconomics (3)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
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Communications Elective (3)
Currently in DARS, not currently in Catalog
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 326 Small Group Discussion Methods (3)
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
Communications Elective (3)
Social Sci./Humanities Electives (6)
Social Sci./Humanities Electives (6)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (8-10)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (11)
BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (54-55)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
OR
Botany Course (4)
BIOL 450 Modern Genetics (3)
OR
ASI 500 Genetics (3)
BIOL 500 Plant Physiology (3)
BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (54)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
CIS 102 Intro. Spreadsheet Applic. (1)
ENTOM 300 Economic Entomology (3)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics (4)
OR
PHYS 115 Descriptive Physics (5)
STAT 340 Biometrics (3)
Plus 12 credit hours from the following courses:
AGRON 680 Plant Genetics (3)
BIOCH 521 General Biochemistry (3)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
BIOL 675 Genetics of Microorganisms (3)
BIOL 676 Molecular Genetics Lab (3)
ENTOM 732 Intro. Plant Resist. To Pests (2)
cross-listed as AGRON 732, PLPTH 732
MATH 220 Analytical Geom&CalculusI (4)
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 417 Written Comm. for the Workplace (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
MKTG 542 Fund. of Professional Selling (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 326 Small Group Discussion Methods (3)
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
Any second level or above foreign language
BIOL 450 Modern Genetics (3)
OR
ASI 500 Genetics (3)
BIOL 500 Plant Physiology (3)
BIOL 501 Plant Physiology Lab (1)
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
CIS 102 Intro. Spreadsheet Applic. (1)
ENTOM 300 Economic Entomology (3)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry (3)
PLPTH 500 Plant Pathology (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics (4)
STAT 340 Biometrics (3)
Plus 12 credit hours from the following courses:
AGRON 680 Plant Genetics (3)
BIOCH 521 General Biochemistry (3)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
BIOL 675 Genetics of Microorganisms (3)
BIOL 676 Molecular Genetics Lab (3)
ENTOM 732 Intro. Plant Resist. To Pests (2)
cross-listed as AGRON 732, PLPTH 732
ENTOM 745 Plant Resistance to Insects (2)
MATH 220 Analytical Geom&CalculusI (4)
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MATH 221 Analytical Geom&CalculusII(4)
PHYS 114 General Physics II (4)
PLPTH 585 Crop Diseases (2)
PLPTH 755 Plant Resistance to Diseases (2)
MATH 221 Analytical Geom&CalculusII(4)
PHYS 114 General Physics II (4)
PLPTH 585 Crop Diseases (2)
PLPTH 755 Plant Resistance to Diseases (2)
Total credit hours required for graduation:
(127)
Total credit hours required for graduation:
(127)
RATIONALE:
The requirement of the Agronomy Capstone Experience is intended to
integrate knowledge in the discipline. We are now adding an Agronomy
Integration Requirement that allows students to meet the need for
integration by choosing one course from AGRON 502, 602, 655 or
GENAG 582.
We are adding new course offerings to the communications elective list
and deleting courses that are no longer taught. We are adding ENGL 417
and MKTG 542 because they are fairly new courses that will improve the
communication skills of our students. It has long been our policy to
allow a variance so that any second level or above foreign language
course can be counted as a communications elective. We want to
formally add these courses to the list so that students know these courses
can be used as a communications elective. In addition, we are deleting
COMM 326 from the list because other courses are available that
emphasize the improvement of communications skills in the workplace.
EDCI 706 and MKTG 422 are deleted because these courses are no
longer taught.
BIOL 210 is deleted because this course has not been taught for several
years.
The content of PHYS 115 is no longer appropriate for agronomy
students.
BIOL 500 was a 4 credit hour class with a lab. The lab and class are now
split, and BIOL 500 is a 3 credit hour course and BIOL 501 is 1 credit
hour lab.
IMPACT:
All of the following departments have a possible impact: BIOL, COMM,
EDCI, ENGL, GEOG, MKTG, PHYS, and the Department of Modern
Languages. We have received emails of support from Karin Westman in
English, Derek Hillard in Modern Languages, Esther Swilley in
Marketing, Timothy Steffensmeier in Communication Studies, Todd
Goodson in Curriculum and Instruction, Shawn Hutchinson in
Geography. In addition, we are still awaiting responses from Amitabha
Chakrabarti or Michael O’Shea in Physics, and Brian Spooner or David
Rintoul in Biology.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
35
B.S. in Agriculture: Agronomy – Range Management Option
http://catalog.k-state.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=5140
FROM:
AGRONOMY (35-36):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 501 Range Management (3)
AGRON 515 Soil Genesis and Classification (3)
AGRON 560 ID Range & Pasture Plants (1)
AGRON 602 Agronomy Capstone Experience (3)
AGRON 660 Grassland Monitoring & Ass. (2)
AGRON 661 Grassland Monitoring&Ass. Lab (1)
AGRON 670 Range Management Problems (3)
AGRON 681 Range Ecology (3)
AGRON 762 Range Grasses (2)
AGRON 790 Range Management Planning (3)
TO:
AGRONOMY (35-36):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 501 Range Management (3)
AGRON 515 Soil Genesis and Classification (3)
AGRON 560 ID Range & Pasture Plants (1)
AGRON 660 Grassland Monitoring & Ass. (2)
AGRON 661 Grassland Monitoring & Ass. Lab
(1)
AGRON 670 Range Management Problems (3)
AGRON 681 Range Ecology (3)
AGRON 762 Range Grasses (2)
AGRON 790 Range Management Planning (3)
Select one course from:
AGRON 502 Agronomy International Travel
Experience (3)
AGRON 602 Agronomy Capstone Experience (3)
AGRON 655 Site Specific Agriculture (3)
GENAG 582 NRES Project (3)
AGRON Elective (2 or 3)
AGRON Elective (2 or 3)
COMM/SOCIAL
SCI./HUMANITIES/ECON(23)
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ECON 110 Prin. Macroeconomics (3)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
Communications Elective (3)
Currently in DARS, not currently in Catalog
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 326 Small Group Discussion Methods (3)
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
COMM/SOCIAL SCI./HUMANITIES/ECON
(23)
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ECON 110 Prin. Macroeconomics (3)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
Communications Elective (3)
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 417 Written Comm. for the Workplace (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
MKTG 542 Fund. of Professional Selling (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 326 Small Group Discussion Methods (3)
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
Any second level or above foreign language
Social Sci./Humanities Electives (9)
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Social Sci./Humanities Electives (9)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (10-14)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (12-15)
BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (43-46)
BIOCH 265 Intro. Organic/Biochemistry (5)
OR
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
OR
Botany Course (4)
BIOL 500 Plant Physiology (4)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
BIOL 551 Taxonomy of Flowering Plants (4)
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
CIS 102 Intro. Spreadsheet Applic. (1)
GEOL 100 Earth in Action (3)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics (4)
OR
PHYS 115 Descriptive Physics (5)
Biol. & Phys. Sci. Elective (3)
BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (42-44)
BIOCH 265 Intro. Organic/Biochemistry (5)
OR
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
BIOL 500 Plant Physiology (3)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
OR
BIOL 504 Plant Ecology (3)
BIOL 551 Taxonomy of Flowering Plants (4)
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
CIS 102 Intro. Spreadsheet Applic. (1)
GEOL 100 Earth in Action (3)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics (4)
Biol. & Phys. Sci. Elective (3)
AGRICULTURE (12)
AGEC 120 – Ag Econ & Agribusiness (3)
or
ECON 120- Prin Micro Economics (3)
ASI 102 Principles of Animal Science (3)
ASI 515 Beef Science (3)
ENTOM 300 Economic Entomology (3)
AGRICULTURE (12)
AGEC 120 – Ag Econ & Agribusiness (3)
or
ECON 120- Prin Micro Economics (3)
ASI 102 Principles of Animal Science (3)
ASI 515 Beef Science (3)
ENTOM 300 Economic Entomology (3)
Total credit hours required for graduation:
(127)
RATIONALE:
Total credit hours required for graduation:
(127)
The requirement of the Agronomy Capstone Experience is intended to
integrate knowledge in the discipline. We are now adding an Agronomy
Integration Requirement that allows students to meet the need for
integration by choosing one course from AGRON 502, 602, 655 or
GENAG 582.
We are adding new course offerings to the communications elective list
and deleting courses that are no longer taught. We are adding ENGL 417
and MKTG 542 because they are fairly new courses that will improve the
communication skills of our students. It has long been our policy to
allow a variance so that any second level or above foreign language
course can be counted as a communications elective. We want to
formally add these courses to the list so that students know these courses
can be used as a communications elective. In addition, we are deleting
COMM 326 from the list because other courses are available that
37
emphasize the improvement of communications skills in the workplace.
EDCI 706 and MKTG 422 are deleted because these courses are no
longer taught.
BIOL 210 is deleted because this course has not been taught for several
years. The content of PHYS 115 is no longer appropriate for agronomy
students. BIOL 500 was a 4 credit hour class with a lab. The lab and
class are now split and BIOL 500 is only a 3 credit hour course. BIOL
504 is also a useful ecology course that students can take. BIOL 504 is
also a useful ecology course that students can take.
IMPACT:
All of the following departments have a possible impact: BIOL, COMM,
EDCI, ENGL, GEOG, MKTG, PHYS, and the Department of Modern
Languages. We have received emails of support from Karin Westman in
English, Derek Hillard in Modern Languages, Esther Swilley in
Marketing, Timothy Steffensmeier in Communication Studies, Todd
Goodson in Curriculum and Instruction, Shawn Hutchinson in
Geography. In addition, we are still awaiting responses from Amitabha
Chakrabarti or Michael O’Shea in Physics, and Brian Spooner or David
Rintoul in Biology.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
B.S. in Agriculture: Agronomy – Soil and Environmental Science Option
http://catalog.k-state.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=5141
FROM:
AGRONOMY (39):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 335 Environmental Quality (3)
AGRON 405 Internship in Agronomy (3)
Plus 12 credit hours from the following courses:
AGRON 360 Crop Growth&Development (3)
AGRON 375 Soil Fertility (3)
AGRON 385 Soil Fertility Lab (2)
AGRON 501 Range Management (3)
AGRON 515 Soil Genesis &Classification (3)
AGRON 602 Agronomy Capstone Experience (3)
AGRON 605 Soil & Environ. Chemistry (3)
AGRON 625 Applic. of Nutrient Mgmt. (3)
AGRON 635 Soil Conserv. &Management(3)
AGRON 645 Soil Microbiology (3)
AGRON 646 Soil Microbiology Lab (1)
AGRON 746 Physical Properties of Soils (3)
AGRON Electives (6)
Environmental Science or Agronomy Elective (3)
COMM/SOCIAL
SCI./HUMANITIES/ECON(26)
TO:
AGRONOMY (42):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 335 Environmental Quality (3)
AGRON 375 Soil Fertility (3)
AGRON 405 Internship in Agronomy (3)
AGRON 515 Soil Genesis&Classification (3)
AGRON 605 Soil & Environ. Chemistry (3)
AGRON 645 Soil Microbiology (3)
AGRON 746 Physical Properties of Soils (3)
Select one course from:
AGRON 502 Agronomy International Travel
Experience (3)
AGRON 602 Agronomy Capstone Experience (3)
AGRON 655 Site Specific Agriculture (3)
GENAG 582 NRES Project (3)
AGRON Electives (9)
COMM/SOCIAL SCI./HUMANITIES/ECON
(26)
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AGEC 120 – Ag Econ & Agribusiness (3)
or
ECON 120- Prin Micro Economics (3)
AGEC 525 Natural Resources/Environ. Econ. (3)
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
AGEC 120 – Ag Econ & Agribusiness (3)
or
ECON 120- Prin Micro Economics (3)
AGEC 525 Natural Resources/Environ. Econ. (3)
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
Communications Elective (3)
Currently in DARS, not currently in Catalog
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 326 Small Group Discussion Methods (3)
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
Communications Elective (3)
Social Sci./Humanities Electives (6)
One of the following courses:
ANTH 260 Intro. To Archaeology (3)
GEOG 340 Geography of Natural Res. (3)
HIST 511 Environmental History (3)
SOCIO 536 Environmental Sociology (3)
Social Sci./Humanities Electives (6)
One of the following courses:
ANTH 260 Intro. To Archaeology (3)
GEOG 340 Geography of Natural Res. (3)
HIST 511 Environmental History (3)
SOCIO 536 Environmental Sociology (3)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (11-17)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (14)
BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (48-52)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
OR
BIOL 210 General Botany (4)
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
CIS 102 Intro. Spreadsheet Applic. (1)
GEOL 100 Earth in Action (3)
GEOL 103 Geology Lab (1)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics (4)
OR
PHYS 115 Descriptive Physics (5)
STAT 340 Biometrics (3)
BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (45)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
Five of the following courses:
12 hours from the following courses:
AGRON 695 Climate Change and Agr. (3)
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 417 Written Comm. for the Workplace (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
MKTG 542 Fund. of Professional Selling (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 326 Small Group Discussion Methods (3)
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
Any second level or above foreign language
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
CIS 102 Intro. Spreadsheet Applic. (1)
GEOL 100 Earth in Action (3)
GEOL 103 Geology Lab (1)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics (4)
STAT 340 Biometrics (3)
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AGRON 606 Remote Sensing of the Environ. (3)
cross listed with GEOG 605
AGRON 655 Site Specific Agriculture (3)
ATM 661 Water & Waste in Environ. (3)
BIOCH 521 General Biochemistry (3)
BIOL 500 Plant Physiology (4)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
CHM 371 Chemical Analysis (4)
PMC 375 Intro. Natural Resource Mgmt. (3)
GEOG 508 Geographic Information Syst.(4)
GEOG 535 Fund. of Climatology (3)
GEOG 725 Geography Water Resources (3)
GEOL 506 Environmental Studies (3)
GEOL 520 Geomorphology (3)
MATH 220 Analy. Geometry & Calc. I (4)
AGRON 700 Agricultural Meteorology (3)
ATM 661 Water & Waste in Environ. (3)
BAE 560 Hydrology for Biol. Systems (3)
BIOCH 521 General Biochemistry (3)
BIOL 500 Plant Physiology (4)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
CHM 371 Chemical Analysis (4)
PMC 375 Intro. Natural Resource Mgmt. (3)
GEOG 508 Geographic Information Syst.(4)
GEOG 535 Fund. of Climatology (3)
GEOG 605 Remote Sensing of Environ. (3)
GEOG 725 Geography Water Resources (3)
GEOL 506 Environmental Studies (3)
GEOL 520 Geomorphology (3)
MATH 220 Analy. Geometry & Calc. I (4)
MATH 221 Analy. Geometry & Calc. II (4)
PHYS 114 General Physics II (4)
PHYS 114 General Physics II (4)
Total credit hours required for graduation:
(127)
Total credit hours required for graduation:
(127)
RATIONALE:
The requirement of the Agronomy Capstone Experience is intended to
integrate knowledge in the discipline. We are now adding an Agronomy
Integration Requirement that allows students to meet the need for
integration by choosing one course from AGRON 502, 602, 655 or
GENAG 582.
We are adding new course offerings to the communications elective list
and deleting courses that are no longer taught. We are adding ENGL 417
and MKTG 542 because they are fairly new courses that will improve the
communication skills of our students. It has long been our policy to
allow a variance so that any second level or above foreign language
course can be counted as a communications elective. We want to
formally add these courses to the list so that students know these courses
can be used as a communications elective. In addition, we are deleting
COMM 326 from the list because other courses are available that
emphasize the improvement of communications skills in the workplace.
EDCI 706 and MKTG 422 are deleted because these courses are no
longer taught.
BIOL 210 is deleted because this course has not been taught for several
years. The content of PHYS 115 is no longer appropriate for agronomy
students. BIOL 500 was a 4 credit hour class with a lab. The lab and
class are now split and BIOL 500 is only a 3 credit hour course.
Adding AGRON 375, AGRON 515, AGRON 605, and AGRON 645 to
required agronomy courses ensures that students will have courses that
cover the five competency areas of the Professional Soil Science Exam
administered by the Soil Science Society of America. AGRON 695,
AGRON 700, BAE 560, and MATH 221 are useful courses for students
to take for a biological and physical science restricted elective.
IMPACT:
All of the following departments have a possible impact: BAE, BIOL,
COMM, EDCI, ENGL, GEOG, MKTG, PHYS, and the Department of
Modern Languages. We have received emails of support from John
Slocombe in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Karin Westman in
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English, Derek Hillard in Modern Languages, Esther Swilley in
Marketing, Timothy Steffensmeier in Communication Studies, Todd
Goodson in Curriculum and Instruction, Andrew Bennett in Mathematics
and Shawn Hutchinson in Geography. In addition, we are still awaiting
responses from Amitabha Chakrabarti or Michael O’Shea in Physics, and
Brian Spooner or David Rintoul in Biology.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
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ADD:
B.S. in Agriculture: Agronomy – Precision Agriculture Option
Agronomy includes crop, soil, weed, range, and environmental sciences. Students in agronomy have
diverse interests, including crop production and physiology; crop breeding; soil management, fertility,
and conservation; soil and water quality; physical and chemical properties of soils; forages; and range
management
AGRONOMY (37-38):
AGRON 101 Agronomy Orientation (1)
AGRON 202 Intro. to Precision Ag. Software (3)
AGRON 220 Crop Science (4)
AGRON 305 Soils (4)
AGRON 330 Weed Science (3)
AGRON 360 Crop Growth & Development (3)
AGRON 375 Soil Fertility (3)
AGRON 385 Soil Fertility Lab (2)
AGRON 405 Internship in Agronomy (3)
AGRON 515 Soil Genesis and Classification (3)
AGRON 655 Site Specific Agriculture (3)
Two courses from:
AGRON 335 Environmental Quality (3)
AGRON 625 Applications of Nutrient Mgmt. (3)
AGRON 640 Cropping Systems (3)
AGRON 650 Integrated Weed Management (3)
AGRON 746 Physical Properties of Soils (3)
AGRON 645 Soil Microbiology (3)
COMM/SOCIAL SCI./HUMANITIES/ECON (24):
COMM 105 Public Speaking I (2)
ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I (3)
GEOG 302 Cartography & Thematic Mapping (3)
GEOG 508 Geographic Information Sys. I (4)
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II (3)
Social Science/Humanities Elective (3)
Communications Elective (3)
Select from:
AGCOM 400 Ag. Business Communications (3)
AGCOM 410 Ag. Student Magazine (3)
COMM 311 Business and Prof. Speaking (3)
COMM 321 Public Speaking II
COMM 325 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 526 Persuasion (3)
ENGL 300 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 417 Written Comm. for the Workplace (3)
ENGL 516 Written Comm. for the Sciences (3)
MKTG 542 Fund. of Professional Selling (3)
Any second level or above foreign language
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GENERAL ELECTIVES (8-12)
BIOLOGICAL/PHYSICAL SCI. (36-39):
BIOCHM 265 Intro. Organic & Biochemistry (5)
OR
CHM 350 General Organic Chemistry (3)
BIOL 198 Principles of Biology (4)
CHM 210 Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 Chemistry II (4)
MATH 100 College Algebra (3)
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry (3)
PHYS 113 General Physics I (4)
STAT 340 Biometrics (3)
Two courses from:
GEOG 605 Remote Sensing of the Environment (3)
GEOG 608 Geographic Information Sys. II (3)
AVT 270 Intro. to Unmanned Aircraft Syst. (3)
AVT 373 UAS Design for Non-Aviators (3)
AVT 463 UAS Mission Planning and Operations for Non-Aviators (3)
One course from:
ASI 500 Genetics (3)
BIOL 529 Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
BIOL 500 Plant Physiology (3)
ATM 450 Sensors & Controls for Ag. & Biol. Sys. (3)
ATM 653&654 Irrigation Practices & Lab (3)
PLPTH 585 Crop Diseases (2)
ATM 250&251 Chemical Applic. Syst. & Lab (3)
AGRICULTURE (18):
AGEC 120 Ag. Economics and Agribusiness (3)
OR
AGEC 121 Honors Ag Ag Economics and Agribusiness (3)
OR
ECON 120 Prin. Microeconomics (3)
ATM 550 Precision Ag. Technologies (3)
ENTOM 300 Economic Entomology (3)
PLPTH 500 Plant Pathology (3)
Agriculture Electives (6)
Total credit hours required for graduation: (127)
RATIONALE:
This new option is needed to meet industry requirements for a B.S. in
Agriculture with an Agronomy major where the student receives
additional specialization in precision agriculture. Industry groups have
requested that we add this option to meet the needs of the profession.
IMPACT:
We do not anticipate that this option will increase the total number of
students majoring in Agronomy. It will mostly draw from students
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already enrolled in the Consulting and Production Option. All of the
following departments have a possible impact: ATM, AVT, BAE, BIOL,
COMM, EDCI, ENGL, GEOG, MKTG, PHYS, and the Department of
Modern Languages. We have received emails of support from John
Slocombe in Agricultural Technology Management and Biological and
Agricultural Engineering, Michael Most, Kurt Carraway and Kurt
Barnhart in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Derek Hillard in Modern
Languages, Esther Swilley in Marketing, Timothy Steffensmeier in
Communication Studies, Todd Goodson in Curriculum and Instruction,
Shawn Hutchinson in Geography. In addition, we are still awaiting
responses from Karin Westman in English, Amitabha Chakrabarti or
Michael O’Shea in Physics, and Brian Spooner or David Rintoul in
Biology. BAE, ATM, and AVT. The AVT courses are currently offered
only at K-State Salina. However, we anticipate that these courses will be
taught on the main campus starting Fall 2016.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
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Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreational Resources
B.S. in Agriculture: Horticulture Science Option
http://catalog.k-state.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3337
FROM:
Communications (17-19 credit hours)
TO:
Communications (17-19 credit hours)
COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA (2)
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II (3)
Foreign Language Elective (3-5)
Speech/Communications Elective (3)
Writing Elective (3)
COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA (2)
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I (3)
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II (3)
Foreign Language Elective (3-5)
Speech/Communications Elective (3)
Writing Elective (3)
Humanities/Social Sciences Electives (6 credit
hours)
Humanities/Social Sciences Electives (6 credit
hours)
GEOG 100 – World Regional Geography (3)
or
PSYCH 110 – General Psychology (3)
or
SOCIO 211 – Intro to Sociology (3)
Humanities elective (3)
GEOG 100 – World Regional Geography (3)
or
PSYCH 110 – General Psychology (3)
or
SOCIO 211 – Intro to Sociology (3)
Humanities elective (3)
Quantitative Sciences (25 credit hours)
Quantitative Sciences (22 credit hours)
CHM 210 – Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 – Chemistry II (4)
CHM 350 – Gen. Organic Chemistry (3)
CIS 101 – Intro. Information Tech. (1)
CIS 102 – Intro. Spreadsheet Apps. (1)
CIS 104 – Intro. Wordprocessing Apps. (1)
MATH 205 – Gen. Calc. & Lin. Algebra (3)
PHYS 115 – Descriptive Physics (5)
Statistics Elective (3)
CHM 210 – Chemistry I (4)
CHM 230 – Chemistry II (4)
CHM 350 – Gen. Organic Chemistry (3)
MATH 205 – Gen. Calc. & Lin. Algebra (3)
PHYS 115 – Descriptive Physics (5)
Statistics Elective (3)
Agric./Biological Sciences (33-35 credit hours)
AGRON 305 - Soils (4)
BIOCH 521 – Gen. Biochemistry (3)
BIOCH 522 – Gen. Biochemistry Lab (2)
ASI 500 – Genetics (3)
OR
BIOL 450 – Modern Genetics (3)
BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology (4)
BIOL 500 – Plant Physiology -(4)HORT 201 – Princ. of Horticulture Science (4)
PLPTH 500 – Princ. Plant Pathology (3)
Biology Elective (3-4)
Entomology Elective (3)
Agric./Biological Sciences (33-34 credit hours)
AGRON 305 - Soils (4)
BIOCH 521 – Gen. Biochemistry (3)
BIOCH 522 – Gen. Biochemistry Lab (2)
ASI 500 – Genetics (3)
OR
BIOL 450 – Modern Genetics (3)
BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology (4)
BIOL 500 – Plant Physiology (3)
BIOL 501 – Plant Physiology Lab (1)
HORT 201 – Princ. of Horticulture Science (4)
PLPTH 500 – Princ. Plant Pathology (3)
PLPTH 590 – Landscape Diseases (2)
Biology Elective (3-4)
Entomology Elective (3)
Ag. Econ./Business Electives (6 credit hours)
ACCTG 231 – Accounting for Bus. Opers. (3)
Ag. Econ./Business Electives (6 credit hours)
ACCTG 231 – Accounting for Bus. Opers. (3)
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ECON 110 – Princ. of Macroeconomics (3)
OR
ECON 120 – Princ. of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 110 – Princ. of Macroeconomics (3)
OR
ECON 120 – Princ. of Microeconomics (3)
Horticulture Requirement (20–21 credit hours)
Horticulture Requirement (19–20 credit hours)
HORT 190- Pre-Internship in Horticulture (1)
HORT 350 – Plant Propagation (3)
HORT 520 – Fruit Production (3)
OR
HORT 560 – Vegetable Crop Production (3)
HORT 570 – Greenhouse Ops. Mgt. (3)
HORT 582 – Foundations of Hort. Pest Mgt. (1)
HORT 590 – Hort. Internship (2-3)
HORT 599 – The Horticultural Professional (0)
HORT 710 – Plant Cell. Tissue & Organ Cult. (3)
Pest Management Elective (1)
Environmental Science Elective (3)
HORT 190- Pre-Internship in Horticulture (1)
HORT 350 – Plant Propagation (3)
HORT 520 – Fruit Production (3)
OR
HORT 560 – Vegetable Crop Production (3)
HORT 570 – Greenhouse Ops. Mgt. (3)
HORT 582 – Foundations of Hort. Pest Mgt. (1)
HORT 590 – Hort. Internship (2-3)
HORT 599 – The Horticultural Professional (0)
HORT 710 – Plant Cell. Tissue & Organ Cult. (3)
Environmental Science Elective (3)
Plant Science Electives (15 credit hours)
Plant Science Electives (15 credit hours)
Free Electives (3-8 credit hours)
Free Electives (4-8 credit hours)
Total Credits for Graduation (130 credit hours)
Total Credits for Graduation (126 credit hours)
RATIONALE:
The curriculum is responding to reduction of total credit hours for
graduation consistent curricula of the other specializations in the major.
IMPACT:
No impact on other units.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
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B.S. in Agriculture: Park Management and Conservation
http://catalog.k-state.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=6684
FROM:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (45 hours)
TO:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (45 hours)
Communications: (12 hours)
COMM 106 (3) Public Speaking I
COMM 311 (3) Business & Prof. Speaking
ENGL 100 (3) Expository Writing I
ENGL 200 (3) Expository Writing II
Communications: (12 hours)
COMM 106 (3) Public Speaking I
COMM 311 (3) Business & Prof. Speaking
ENGL 100 (3) Expository Writing I
ENGL 200 (3) Expository Writing II
Natural Sciences: (15 hours)
AGRON 305 (4) Soils
BIOL
198 (4) Prin. of Biology
CHM
110 (3) General Chemistry
CHM
111 (1) General Chemistry Lab
GEOL 100 (3) Earth in Action
Natural Sciences: (15 hours)
AGRON 305 (4) Soils
BIOL
198 (4) Prin. of Biology
CHM
110 (3) General Chemistry
CHM
111 (1) General Chemistry Lab
GEOL 100 (3) Earth in Action
Social Sciences: (12 hours)
ANTH 200 (3) Intro. to Cultural
Anthropology
Social Sciences: (12 hours)
ANTH 200 (3) Intro. to Cultural
Anthropology
OR
ANTH 204 (3) A Gen. Ed. Intro. to
Cultural Anthropology
ECON 110 (3) Principles of
Macroeconomics
OR
ECON 120 (3) Principles of
Microeconomics
PSYCH 110 (3) General Psychology
SOCIO 211 (3) Intro. to Sociology
ECON 110 (3)
Macroeconomics
OR
ECON 120 (3)
Microeconomics
PSYCH 110 (3)
SOCIO 211 (3)
Principles of
Principles of
General Psychology
Intro. to Sociology
Mathematics & Statistics: (6 hours)
MATH 100 (3) College Algebra
STAT
325 (3) Introduction to Statistics
Mathematics & Statistics: (6 hours)
MATH 100 (3) College Algebra
STAT
325 (3) Introduction to Statistics
PROFESSIONAL CORE (38 hours)
PROFESSIONAL CORE (42 hours)
PMC
110
Leadership
PMC
210
Recreation
PMC
275
Mgmt.
PMC
330
PMC
350
Practicum
PMC
475
Managers
*PMC 489
PMC
492
PMC
510
Professionals
PMC
580
Mgmt.
PMC
110
Leadership
PMC
210
Recreation
PMC
275
Mgmt.
PMC
330
PMC
350
Practicum
PMC
475
Managers
PMC
489
PMC
492
PMC
580
Mgmt.
PMC
620
(1) Environ. Ed. and
(3) Intro. to Outdoor
(3) Intro to Natural Resource
(3) Dendrology
(1-2) Parks & Recreation
(3) Natural Hist. for Park
(3) Program & Event Planning
(6) Internship in Parks & Rec.
(3) Forestry for Park
(4) Park Ops & Facilities
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(1) Environ. Ed. and
(3) Intro. to Outdoor
(3) Intro to Natural Resource
(3) Dendrology
(1) Parks & Recreation
(3) Natural Hist. for Park
(3) Program & Event Planning
(6) Internship in Parks & Rec.
(4) Park Ops & Facilities
(3) Park Planning and Design
PMC
PMC
620
635
PMC
710
Tourism
PMC
635 (3) Methods of Enviro.
Interpretation
PMC
690 (4) Park and Rec.
Administration
PMC
710 (3) Natural Resource Based
Tourism
(3) Park Planning and Design
(3) Methods of Environmental
Interpretation
(3) Natural Resource Based
Choose 2 credit hours from the following:
PMC
112 (1) Boat Safety and Navigation
PMC
113 (1) Shooting Sports
Certification
PMC
114 (1) KS Park and Wildlife
Regulations
PMC
115 (1) Adventure Challenge
Certif.
PMC
116 (1) Certif. Interpretive Guide
PMC
120 (1) Outdoor Recreation
Certification
Choose 2 hours from the following:
PMC
112 (1) Boat Safety and Navigation
PMC
113 (1) Shooting Sports
Certification
PMC
114 (1) KS Park and Wildlife
Regulations
PMC
115 (1) Adventure Challenge
Certif.
PMC
116 (1) Certif. Interpretive Guide
PMC
120 (1) Outdoor Recreation
Certification
WOEM 204 (1) Hunter Education Instructor
SPECIALIZED COURSES (30 hours)
Choose 30 or more hours from the following:
SPECIALIZED COURSES (27 hours)
Choose 27 or more hours from the following:
Business: (minor in Business)
ACCTG 231 (3) Accounting for Business
Ops.
ACCTG 241 (3) Accounting for Invest. &
Finan.
FINAN 450 (3) Principles of Finance
MANGT 420 (3) Management Concepts
MKTG 400 (3) Introduction to Marketing
STAT
350 (3) Business & Econ. Statistics
I
Business: (minor in Business)
ACCTG 231 (3) Accounting for Business
Ops.
ACCTG 241 (3) Accounting for Invest. &
Finan.
FINAN 450 (3) Principles of Finance
MANGT 420 (3) Management Concepts
MKTG 400 (3) Introduction to Marketing
STAT
350 (3) Business & Econ. Statistics
I
Communications:
AGCOM 712 (3) Environmental Comm.
COMM 320 (3) Theories of Human Comm.
COMM 526 (3) Persuasion
ENGL 465 (3) Intro. to Creative
Nonfiction
MC
110 (3) Mass Comm. In Society
PMC
740 (3) Advanced Environ.
Interpretation
Any one Modern Language Course
Any one Theatre Course
Communications:
AGCOM 712 (3) Environmental
Communications
COMM 320 (3) Theories of Human Comm.
COMM 526 (3) Persuasion
ENGL 465 (3) Intro. to Creative
Nonfiction
MC
110 (3) Mass Comm. In Society
PMC
640 (3) Advanced Environ.
Interpretation
Any one Modern Language Course
Any one Theatre Course
Law Enforcement Ranger:
PMC
441 (0-18) Topics/ Park Management
and Conservation
PMC
441 (12) Topics/ NPS Law
Enforcement Academy
Law Enforcement Ranger:
PMC
441 (0-18) Topics/ Park Management
and Conservation
PMC
441 (12) Topics/ NPS Law
Enforcement Academy
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PMC
441 (3) Topics/ NPS Police
Officers Standards Training
PMC
441 (3) Topics/ NPS Police
Officers Standards Training
Resource Management:
AGEC 525 (3) Natural Resource & Env.
Econ.
Resource Management:
AGEC 525 (3) Natural Resource & Env.
Econ.
AGRON 501 (3) Range Management
AGRON 560 (1) Field Identification of
Range and Pasture Plants
BIOL
201 (5) Organismic Biology
BIOL
222 (1) Field Ornithology
BIOL
303 (3) Ecol. of Environmental
Problems
BIOL
(up to three BIOL courses over 500
level)
ENTOM 312 (3) General Entomology
GENAG 582 (3) Natural Resources/Env. Sci.
Project
GEOG 221 (4) Introductory Physical
Geography
GEOG 302 (3) Cartography & Thematic
Mapping
GEOG 340 (3) Geography of Natural
Resources
GEOG 508 (4) Geographic Information
Systems
GEOG 605 (3) Remote Sensing of the
Environ.
HORT 508 (2) Landscape Maintenance
HORT 515 (2) Basic Turfgrass Culture
HORT 585 (3) Arboriculture
LAR
322 (3) Environmental Issues and
Ethics
PMC
510 (3) Forestry for Park
Professionals
PLPTH 500 (3) Principles of Plant
Pathology
PMC
575 (3) Water Mgmt. for Natural
Resource Managers
PHYS
101 (3) The Physical World
PHYS
103 (1) The Physical World (Lab)
FOR
741 (3) Forestry Problems
BIOL
BIOL
Problems
BIOL
ENTOM
222
303
(1) Field Ornithology
(3) Ecol. of Environmental
504
312
(3) Plant Ecology
(3) General Entomology
GEOG 221
Geography
(4) Introductory Physical
GEOG 340
Resources
GEOG 508
Systems
GEOG 605
Environ.
HORT 508
HORT 515
HORT 585
(3) Geography of Natural
PLPTH 500
Pathology
PMC
575
(3) Principles of Plant
(4) Geographic Information
(3) Remote Sensing of the
(2) Landscape Maintenance
(2) Basic Turfgrass Culture
(3) Arboriculture
(3) Water Mgmt. for Natural
Resource Managers
Social Sciences:
GEOG 300 (3) Geography of Tourism
HMD
230 (3) Issues in Tourism
HIST
511 (3) Environmental History
MANGT 390
PLAN 315
Planning
POLSC 507
Administration
PSYCH 535
SOCIO 361
Social Sciences:
GEOG 300 (3) Geography of Tourism
HMD
230 (3) Issues in Tourism
HIST
511 (3) Environmental History
HIST
(up to 12 hours of HIST courses over
300 level)
MANGT 390 (3) Business Law I
PLAN 315 (3) Introduction to City
Planning
POLSC 507 (3) Intro. to Public
Administration
PSYCH 535 (3) Social Psychology
SOCIO 361 (3) Criminal Justice Systems
(3) Business Law I
(3) Introduction to City
(3) Intro. to Public
(3) Social Psychology
(3) Criminal Justice Systems
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SOCIO
SOCIO
SOCIO
SOCIO
362
460
561
570
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
SOCIO
SOCIO
SOCIO
SOCIO
Police and Society
Youth and Crime
Criminology
Race and Ethnic Relations
FREE ELECTIVES
hours
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
Police and Society
Youth and Crime
Criminology
Race and Ethnic Relations
FREE ELECTIVES
hours
7
Total Hours Required
362
460
561
570
120
Total Hours Required
6
120
RATIONALE:
The proposal responds to new Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
requirements (July 2015) that include 24 hours of natural resource management,
several of which are K-State Biology or Agronomy courses at the 500 level or
above. Biol 201 Organismic Biology is a prerequisite for many of the Biology
courses. Geog 302 Thematic Mapping was added, as it is a recommended
elective for upper level GEOG classes (such as GEOG 508 GIS) already in the
specialized courses list.
Several courses (LAR 322 Env. Issues, PMC 510 Forestry for Park Mgrs, and
PHYS 101,103) were previously required PMC courses and were simply
transferred to the specialized course list, in part to reach the 120 hour objective,
but also not to penalize students enrolled in an older version of the curriculum
who had already taken these classes.
FOR 741 Problems is not a new course but was added to the specialized section
to give credit for students engaged in international travel, research or specialized
topics.
ANTH 204 was added as an option to ANTH 200, giving students more
scheduling flexibility; but with similar learning outcomes; all of which are
relevant to PMC expectations.
IMPACT:
The Division of Biology and Agronomy Department have been notified and
responded positively.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
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College of Technology and Aviation – K-State Polytechnic (November
6, 2015)
NON-EXPEDITED UNDERGRADUATE COURSE ADDITIONS
Courses Numbered 000-599
Department of Aviation
Primary Contact Person: Dr. Tara L. Harl, Aviation Management Program Lead
Phone: 785-826-2622
Email: Tlharl@ksu.edu
ADD:
AVT 380. Airport Operations. (4) Spring. A study of the daily operations of an airfield in
compliance with regulatory agencies, understanding the role of liaison to airport staff
regarding operations, development of department budgets, knowledge of effective
supervisory practices and principles, ability to plan and carry out airport operations and
development programs under airport management matrix. Three hours lec. and three hour
lab per week.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
Curriculum was designed with industry experts recommending an Airport Operations
course be added to the curriculum as this is a vital area of airport management that
students should have knowledge of.
IMPACT:
No impact on any other department.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
AVT 480. Airport Global Issues. (3) Spring. An introduction to the economic, political,
and civic challenges that impact the profitability of airports worldwide and the steps being
taken by the airport industry and international governing bodies to address them. Pr.: AVT
380 and Junior Standing.
K-State 8:
 Global Issues and Perspective
RATIONALE:
Curriculum was designed with industry experts recommending all airport management
students should have knowledge of the global issues challenging the industry since the
world’s airports are by nature, interdependent. K-State 8: Airport management positions
demand knowledge of current global issues and their affect upon financial and political
decisions. Students will be introduced to issues such as globalization, sustainability,
political and governance context from around the world.
IMPACT:
No impact on any other department.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
AVT 482. Aviation Ethics and Leadership. (3) Fall. Students acquire an understanding
of core leadership values demanded by the aviation industry, understand leadership
challenges facing the aviation industry, and identify personal leadership styles and their
most effective implementation within industry.
K-State 8:
 Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
RATIONALE:
Curriculum was designed with industry experts recommending students have an
understanding of the ethical challenges they will face within the realm of airport
management and how to develop a leadership foundation from which to draw knowledge
to address these challenges. K-State 8: Students will identify personal leadership styles
and their most effective implementation with industry while being exposed to a variety of
ethical perspectives and multiple avenues of resolving ethical dilemmas in order to be
responsible aviation managers.
IMPACT:
No impact on any other department.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
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Primary Contact Person: Dr. Michael Most, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Lead
Phone: 785-826-2681
Email: mtmost@ksu.edu
ADD:
UAS 115. Multi-rotor Flight Lab. (1) Spring. Ab initio through advanced flight training on
multi-rotor unmanned aircraft, beginning with small quad-copters and progressing to
larger, more complex multi-rotor platforms. This course establishes the foundation for
additional training necessary to become a multi-rotor flight instructor. Two hours of lab per
week.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
This course is necessary as the entry point for advancement through the curriculum
proposed to emulate the FAA Part 141 flight training protocol. It is intended to provide the
student with the fundamental skills required to progress through the remainder of the
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flight courses, both fixed- and rotary-wing.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 275. Small Unmanned Aircraft Maintenance I. (3) Spring. This course provides
students with the knowledge and skill necessary to repair and maintain both fixed- and
rotary-wing aircraft during field operations and to ensure continued airworthiness
throughout the service life of the aircraft. Instruction emphasizes safe practices, provide
an introduction to basic shop tools and machinery used in maintaining sUAS, and develop
fundamental skills in platform fabrication and the troubleshooting/repair of the circuits,
subsystems and components typically found on sUAS aircraft. Studio format incorporating
lecture and lab elements. Pr.: ECET 100.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
The creation of this course reflects the desire to provide UAS students with a more
focused exposure to UAS maintenance practices while covering specifically applicable
topics to a greater depth. The K-State UAS program requires the addition of this course to
continue to evolve and remain at the forefront of universities developing and implementing
competing curricula.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 285. Small Unmanned Aircraft Maintenance II. (3) Fall. This course provides
students with advanced knowledge and a high level of skill in the maintenance and repair
of both fixed- and rotary-wing unmanned aircraft and associated systems. The concept of
continued airworthiness is emphasized. Topics include advanced techniques in the
fabrication and repair of small unmanned aircraft systems and airframes, maintenance of
ground support systems and principles of electronic and integrated circuit maintenance,
troubleshooting and repair. Studio format incorporating lecture and lab elements. Pr.: UAS
275.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
The creation of this course reflects the desire to provide UAS students with a more
focused exposure to UAS maintenance practices while covering specifically applicable
topics to a greater depth. The K-State UAS program requires the addition of this course to
continue to evolve and remain at the forefront of universities developing and implementing
competing curricula.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ADD:
Fall 2016
UAS 312. Unmanned Aircraft Flight Instructor Ground School. (6) Fall. Instruction
during the first eight weeks of this course covers fundamentals of flight instruction.
Preparation of the student to fulfill the role of flight instructor during the remainder of the
semester focuses on the skills, techniques and procedures necessary to generate,
organize and present lessons in the flight environment. Instruction during the second eight
weeks focuses on aspects of flight instruction unique to the field operations and flight
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environments associated with unmanned aircraft systems. Pr.: PPIL 113, UAS 115.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
As UAS become increasingly regulated in the same way that the FAA provides oversight
of manned aviation, emulation of the FAA Part 141 training model becomes desirable and
necessitates that the curriculum be modified to accommodate the training of UAS flight
instructors. Developing the ability to deliver that training is the rationale for creating this
course.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 314. Multi-rotor Instructor Flight Lab. (1) Fall. This course refines advanced multirotor skills and provides the practical experience necessary to produce competent multirotor flight instructors. Two hours of lab per week. Pr.: PPIL 113, UAS 115.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
The addition of this course is necessary to continue development of flight and instructional
skills in a cadre of students who are becoming increasingly skilled in flying unmanned
aircraft as they progress through the curriculum.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 353. Command and Control Links and Circuitry. (3) Fall. This course provides a
detailed examination of the theory and design of UAS command and control (2C) systems
and applies this knowledge to develop a thorough understanding of the principles used in
the design, maintenance and repair of 2C circuits and subsystem components. Topics
include design choices in component selection, circuit and overall system design concepts
and troubleshooting. Studio format incorporating lecture and lab elements. Pr.: UAS 275
or consent of instructor.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
The command and control functionality of any UAS is the feature that enables not only
commanded control, but also autonomous flight. The criticality of this UAS subsystem
demands that students are thoroughly grounded in all aspects, practical and theoretical, of
all elements of the subsystem and its interfaces with other components of other UAS
subsystems. The purpose of offering this course is to provide the breadth and depth of
topic to ensure that students obtain the level of competency necessary to achieve the
highest level of flight and operational safety and efficiency.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 357. Unmanned Aircraft Fixed-wing Flight Lab. (2) Spring. Provides an
introduction to the use of an external pilot (EP) console to control fixed-wing unmanned
aircraft systems (UAS). In the event of a lost communications link, avionics or autopilot
failure or other emergency, the external pilot is critical to human-in-the-loop operation of
the UAS in effecting a successful recovery of the aircraft. This course develops the skills
necessary to ensure students are capable of conducting safe EP operation of fixed-wing
UAS during adverse flight conditions. Four hours of lab per week. Pr.: UAS 314 and PPIL
114.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
As noted in the course description, the External Pilot (EP) is a critical component of the
UA system, necessary to ensure safety of flight. The addition of this course is requested
as part of the curriculum modification necessary to ensure that students are not only
competent UAS operators, able to handle emergencies, but also are aware of best safe
operations and field practices. The rationale for the addition of this class is to produce
students who are maximally schooled and prepared in these areas.
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IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 367. Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Fixed-wing Flight Lab. (2) Fall. The UAS pilotin-command (PIC), also referred to as the operator-in-command (OIC), is the person
responsible for safe and successful flight operations. At times, the PIC/OIC also assumes
the duties of the air vehicle operator (AVO) stationed at the ground control station. Not
only must the PIC/OIC/AVO demonstrate the highest proficiency as a pilot, but also be
knowledgeable in all aspects of field operations, including standard operating procedures
(SOPs), applicable regulations and aircraft performance. The individual acting in this
capacity is also a manager and field general, responsible for the activities of the others
participating in flight operations. This course prepares the student to oversee professional
flight operations as the PIC. Four hours of lab per week. Pr.: UAS 357 and UAS 312.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
The ability to successfully direct and manage flight and field operations, as a PIC, requires
broad knowledge and a unique skillset. The rationale for offering this course is to provide
UAS students with the confidence and capacity to conduct flight and field operations in a
leadership role.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 387. Crew Resource Management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. (3) Fall. This
course provides students majoring in unmanned aircraft systems the ability to use all
available resources to ensure safe and efficient flight. During the first eight weeks of the
semester, aircraft crew performance is reviewed to include the background and
philosophy of crew resource management (CRM) communication, decision behavior, team
building, workload management, and situational awareness. The second eight weeks of
the semester is devoted to those aspects of CRM that are unique to the unmanned aircraft
systems field operations and flight environments. Topics include an introduction to pilot-incommand/air vehicle operator-payload operator communications in a simulated multi-crew
member flight and ground station environment. Pr.: UAS 115 and PPIL 113.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
In comparison to the manned aviation environment, unique CRM requirements inhere to
the operation of UAS. For example, flying a UAS typically requires two or perhaps three
pilots (pilot-in-command, also known as the operator-in-command, the air vehicle operator
and the external pilot), several observers, a payload operator, a crew chief and possibly
one or more technicians. These rolls are often mandated by the FAA and included in KState’s certificate of authorization (COA) required to legally fly in COA-designated flight
areas. The interaction of many participants presents a set of problems different from those
found in manned aviation and necessitates the application of crew resource management
(CRM) principles in a UAS operational environment that is open to the elements,
dependent on different technologies and inclusive of a greater number of crewmembers
fulfilling more diverse roles than those encountered in manned-flight aviation. This course
is created to instill in UAS students the CRM skills necessary to provide them with the
ability to operate safely and efficiently in an environment that differs from that of manned
aviation.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 417. Fixed-wing Instructor Flight Lab. (2) Spring. This is the culminating course
intended to prepare students for roles as fixed-wing unmanned aircraft flight instructors.
This course furthers develop and refine the flying skills necessary to assume control of the
aircraft during adverse circumstances or unusual aircraft attitudes induced by a less
experienced pilot. The fixed-wing instructor-in-training is required to demonstrate, in
practice, the skills and knowledge obtained in earlier courses covering crew resource
management and flight instruction as well as achievement of a high level of piloting skills.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student is qualified as a K-State instructor
on fixed-wing platforms and as pilot-in-command/operator-in-command during research
missions authorized by the unmanned aircraft systems program. Four hours of lab per
week. Pr.: UAS 367.
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K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
Rationale for offering this course is to allow students to complete the flight training
sequence begun as freshmen to become qualified to provide K-State sanctioned flight
training, and to become more proficient, confident, competent pilots. The addition of this
course represents the placement of another restructuring component necessary to the
creation of an improved and enhanced curriculum that will maintain program
competitiveness.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 461. Autonomous Flight Simulation Lab. (1) Spring. This course provides the
student with simulation on high-end, sophisticated, proprietary autopilot systems in
preparation for field operations flying aircraft equipped with similar autopilot/avionics
packages. Two hours of lab per week. Pr.: UAS 370. Coreq: UAS 465.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
This course, in conjunction with UAS 465, provides Department of Aviation Technology
majors exposure to much the same material as was provided in AVT 460 which we are
requesting be deleted from the curriculum. The reason for this bifurcation of AVT 460 into
UAS 461 and UAS 465 is to provide greater flexibility in scheduling simulator time in UAS
461 (necessitated by increasing enrollments) and to refine delivery of material and more
focus experiential learning during the autopilot integration to be performed in UAS 465.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 465. Autopilot Integration. (2) Spring. Using open source ground station software
and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), open source autopilot firmware and hardware,
students learn techniques for integrating autopilots into their selected fixed-wing platform
and for exploring precision autonomous flight in preparation for conducting field operations
to acquire remotely sensed data. Studio format incorporating lecture and lab elements.
Pr.: UAS 370. Coreq.: UAS 461.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
This course, in conjunction with UAS 461, provides Department of Aviation Technology
majors (as opposed to BETB-US majors and students in the non-aviator track of the UAS
Minor) exposure to much the same material as was provided in AVT 460 (which we are
requesting be deleted from the curriculum). The reason for this bifurcation of AVT 460 into
UAS 461 and UAS 465 is to provide greater flexibility in scheduling simulator time in UAS
461 (necessitated by increasing enrollments) and to refine delivery of material and more
focus experiential learning during the autopilot integration performed in UAS 465.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
ADD:
UAS 467. Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Payloads. (3) Fall. Course content covers
various types of sUAS sensor packages and appropriate applications, preparing the
student to properly select sensors based on mission profile, data needs and mission
objectives. Students develop, design and construct a payload for integration into
previously constructed aircraft in preparation for conducting missions to obtain data for
post-flight processing. Studio format incorporating lecture and lab elements. Pr.: UAS 465.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
The addition of this course is necessary to enhance UAS students’ knowledge of payload
packages, the sensors that, in part, comprise these, and to improve the cognitive and
psychomotor skills required to install and integrate payloads and, thus, better prepare
them for eventual employment in the field of UAS operations.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
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EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
NON-EXPEDITED UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DELETION
Courses Numbered 000-599
Department of Aviation
Primary Contact Person: Dr. Tara L. Harl, Aviation Management Program Lead
Phone: 785-826-2622
Email: Tlharl@ksu.edu
DELETE:
AVT 200. Introduction to Airport Management.
RATIONALE:
Industry suggest to drop the course, to be replaced with addition of other AVT courses
with more depth and rigor focused on airport management knowledge.
IMPACT:
No impact on any other department.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
NON-EXPEDITED UNDERGRADUATE COURSE MODIFICATION
Courses Numbered 000-599
Aviation Department
Primary Contact Person: Dr. Tara L. Harl, Aviation Management Program Lead
Phone: 785-826-2622
Email: Tlharl@ksu.edu
FROM:
AVT 461. Airport Planning and Management I. (3) Spring. An in depth overview of the
Federal Aviation Regulation part 139 airport design standard as well as a study of both
landside and airside airport business management, utilizing the American Association of
Airport Executive’s Body of Knowledge modules. Includes a study of the role of the airport
in community development. Major course project required. Pr.: PPIL 111 and PPIL 113.
K-State 8:
 None
TO:
AVT 461. Airport Management. (4) Spring. An in depth study of both landside and airside
airport business management, utilizing the American Association of Airport Executive’s
Body of Knowledge modules. Includes a study of the role of the airport in community
development. Three hours lec. and three hour lab per week. Pr.: AVT 380 and PPIL 111.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
Curriculum was designed with industry experts recommending this course be a full
semester with addition of lab time insuring a more rigorous level of critical knowledge
retention.
IMPACT:
No impact on any other department.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
FROM:
AVT 462. Airport Planning and Management II. (3) Fall. A further study of airport
planning and management practices utilizing the American Association of airport
Executive’s Body of Knowledge. Major course project required. Pr.: AVT 461.
K-State 8:
 None
TO:
AVT 462. Airport Planning. (4) Fall. A study of airport planning and practices to
understand FAR Regulation part 139 airport design standard as well as a study of both
landside and airside planning issues utilizing the American Association of Airport
Executive’s Body of Knowledge modules. Three hours lec. and three hour lab per week.
Pr.: AVT 461.
K-State 8:
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 None
RATIONALE:
Curriculum was designed with industry experts recommending this course be a full
semester with addition of lab time insuring a more rigorous level of critical knowledge
retention.
IMPACT:
No impact on any other department.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
FROM:
AVT 560. Airport Master Planning and Design. (3) Spring. Examination of the
requirements and resources used to plan, fund and construct airport projects or
modifications to show the airport manager’s role in project development. Components and
organization of the Airport Master Plan (AMP) and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) are studied
in outlines and existing plans to show applicability to local conditions and with emphasis
on FAR Part 77 and AC 150/5300-13. Typical projects are reviewed for Airport Capital
Improvement Funding and utilization of Computer Assisted Design (CAD). Student case
study research will be integrated to assess a project’s feasibility. Pr.: AVT 360, AVT 361,
and AVT 462.
K-State 8:
 None
TO:
AVT 560. Airport Master Planning and Design. (4) Spring. Requirements and resources
used to plan, fund, and construct an Airport Master Plan (AMP) and an Airport Layout Plan
(ALP) with emphasis on FAR Part 77 and AC 150/5300-13 requirements. Student case
study research will be integrated to assess a project’s feasibility. Three hours lecture and
three hour lab per week. Pr.: AVT 360, AVT 361, and AVT 462.
K-State 8:
 None
RATIONALE:
Curriculum was designed with industry experts recommending course have addition of lab
time insuring a more rigorous level of critical knowledge retention for hands-on skill sets.
IMPACT:
No impact on any other department.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
Primary Contact Person: Dr. Michael Most, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Lead
Phone: 785-826-2681
Email: mtmost@ksu.edu
FROM:
AVT 470. UAS Flight and Data Acquisition Lab. (3) Fall. Emphasis is on advanced
unmanned aircraft systems operations in the live flight environment, to include further
development of payload operator skills and techniques in the acquisition, processing, and
post-flight analysis of remotely sensed data. Emphasis is on experiential learning.
Students are required to travel to an area designated for flight operations. Studio format
incorporating predominantly lab components with less emphasis on lecture. Pr.: AVT 460.
TO:
UAS 470. Flight and Field Operations. (3) Fall. Emphasis is on advanced unmanned
aircraft systems operations in the live flight environment with a focus on safety and crew
resource management. Emphasis is on experiential learning. Students are required to
travel to an area designated for flight operations. Studio format incorporating
predominantly lab components with less emphasis on lecture. Pr.: UAS 461 and UAS 465.
RATIONALE:
The course numbering modification is necessary to maintain consistency throughout
curriculum upgrade; alteration of the course title and description is requested to better
convey content of the class as it has evolved; removal of the word “Lab” is appropriate
because the course is listed as being taught in a studio format. Changes in course
prerequisites are necessitated by curriculum modifications that include the deletion of AVT
460 and its replacement with UAS 461 and UAS 465.
IMPACT:
No impact on other departments.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
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NON-EXPEDITED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS
Department of Aviation
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Technology, Airport Management option (BATN-AP)
CURRENT: Airport Management option, 124 Credit
hours
PROPOSED: Airport Management option 124 credit
hours
Freshman
Fall Semester (14 credit hours)
AVT 100
Introduction to Aviation ....................................... 3
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I ............................................. 3
MATH 100 College Algebra .................................................. 3
PPIL 111
Private Pilot......................................................... 4
PPIL 113
Private Pilot Flight Lab ........................................ 1
or
AVT 120
Aeronautical Program Flight Familiarization ....... 1
Freshman
Fall Semester (16 credit hours)
AVT 100
Introduction to Aviation ....................................... 3
CMST 108 PC Desktop Software .......................................... 3
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I ............................................. 3
MATH 100 College Algebra................................................... 3
PPIL 111
Private Pilot ......................................................... 4
Spring Semester (15 credit hours)
BUS 110
Introduction to Business ...................................... 3
COMM 106 Public Speaking I ................................................ 3
ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics ............................ 3
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry ............................................. 3
PSYCH110 General Psychology ............................................ 3
Spring Semester (16 credit hours)
AVT 242
Aviation Meteorology .......................................... 4
COMM 106 Public Speaking I ................................................ 3
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry ............................................ 3
PPIL 112
Professional Instrument Pilot .............................. 3
Computer Elective .............................................. 3
Sophomore
Fall Semester (16 credit hours)
AVT 340
Human Factors in Aviation .................................. 3
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II ............................................ 3
PHILO105 Introduction to Critical Thinking ........................... 3
PHYS 113 General Physics I ................................................ 4
STAT 325 Introduction to Statistics ...................................... 3
Sophomore
Fall Semester (16 credit hours)
BUS 110
Introduction to Business ..................................... 3
ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics ............................ 3
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II ............................................ 3
PHYS 113 General Physics I................................................ 4
PSYCH110 General Psychology............................................ 3
Spring Semester (16 credit hours)
AVT 250
Safety & Security of Airport Ground Operations . 3
AVT 380
Airport Operations ............................................... 4
BUS 251
Financial Accounting ........................................... 3
BUS 315
Supervisory Management ................................... 3
Natural Science Elective .................................... 3
Spring Semester (15 credit hours)
AVT 200
Introduction to Airport Management ................... 3
ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics ............................. 3
ENGL 302 Technical Writing ................................................ 3
MATH 205 General Calculus and Linear Algebra ................. 3
Natural Science Elective ..................................... 3
Junior
Fall Semester (15 credit hours)
ENGL 302 Technical Writing ................................................. 3
MANGT366 Information Technology for Business .................. 3
MANGT390 Business Law ...................................................... 3
PHILO 390 Business Ethics ................................................... 3
Humanities/Social Science Elective .................... 3
Junior
Fall Semester (14 credit hours)
AVT 360
Airport Law.......................................................... 3
AVT 361
Airport Environmental Studies ............................ 3
Aviation Elective ................................................. 2
Business Elective................................................ 3
Humanities/Social Science Elective.................... 3
Spring Semester (16 credit hours)
AVT 461
Airport Management ............................................ 4
AVT 480
Airport Global Issues ........................................... 3
MANGT420 Management Concepts ....................................... 3
MKTG 400 Introduction to Marketing ..................................... 3
Humanities/Social Science Elective .................... 3
Spring Semester (15 credit hours)
AVT 250
Safety & Security of Airport Ground Operations . 3
AVT 340
Human Factors in Aviation.................................. 3
AVT 440
Air Carrier Operations ......................................... 3
AVT 461
Airport Planning and Management I ................... 3
BUS 315
Supervisory Management ................................... 3
Senior
Fall Semester (16 credit hours)
AVT 360
Airport Law .......................................................... 3
AVT 361
Airport Environmental Studies ............................. 3
AVT 462
Airport Planning ................................................... 4
AVT 482
Aviation Ethics & Leadership .............................. 3
*Restricted Elective ............................................. 3
Senior
Fall Semester (18 credit hours)
AVT 450
Aviation Safety Management .............................. 3
AVT 462
Airport Planning and Management II .................. 3
COT 495
Industrial Internship ............................................ 3
PHILO 390 Business Ethics .................................................. 3
STAT 325 Introduction to Statistics...................................... 3
Aviation Elective* ................................................ 3
Spring Semester (14 credit hours)
AVT 464
Airport Certified Manager .................................... 1
AVT 560
Airport Master Planning and Design ................... 4
AVT 498
Research Project ................................................ 3
MANGT531 Human Resource Management .......................... 3
Choose one of the following:
AVT 448
Aviation Legislation ............................................. 3
OR
COT 495
Industrial Internship ............................................. 3
Spring Semester (16 credit hours)
AVT 446
Corporate and Business Aviation Management . 3
AVT 464
Airport Certified Manager.................................... 1
AVT 560
Airport Master Planning and Design ................... 3
MKTG 400 Introduction to Marketing .................................... 3
Aviation Elective* ................................................ 3
Humanities/Soc Sci./Business/Mgmt. Elective ... 3
*Choose from BUS 252 or MANGT 530.
*Marked electives must be upper-level courses, 300 and above.
RATIONALE:
The current program is one of only a handful of Airport Management degree tracks in the US.
Industry advisors suggest a more rigorous program to meet workforce challenges in the 21st
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century. Strengthening of the degree will place KSU as possibly a first-in-the-nation for its course
offerings, of all airport management degree programs.
IMPACT:
The program revision amps up the business course requirements, while revising and deleting
some English and Science courses, all within the Arts, Sciences, and Business Department.
Airport industry professional consultation has advised those areas that are critical for an airport
management major to attain confidence in, and others, while solid areas of study, are not the
most critical to include as students prepare for their professional careers.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
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Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Technology, Unmanned Aircraft Systems option (BATN-US)
CURRENT: Unmanned Aircraft Systems option, 127
credit hours
PROPOSED: Unmanned Aircraft Systems option, 127
credit hours
Freshman
Fall Semester (18 credit hours)
AVT 100
Introduction to Aviation........................................ 3
ECET 100 Basic Electronics ................................................. 4
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I ............................................. 3
MATH 100 College Algebra ................................................... 3
PPIL 111
Private Pilot ......................................................... 4
PPIL 113
Private Pilot Flight Lab ........................................ 1
Freshman
Fall Semester (17 credit hours)
AVT 100
Introduction to Aviation ........................................ 3
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I ............................................. 3
MATH 100 College Algebra ................................................... 3
PHILO 105 Introduction to Critical Thinking ........................... 3
PPIL 111
Private Pilot ......................................................... 4
PPIL 113
Private Pilot Flight Lab ........................................ 1
Spring Semester (17 credit hours)
AVT 242
Aviation Meteorology ........................................... 4
AVT 270
Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems ........ 3
COMM 106 Public Speaking I ................................................ 3
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry ............................................. 3
PPIL 112
Professional Instrument Pilot .............................. 3
PPIL 114
Professional Instrument Pilot Flight Lab .............. 1
Spring Semester (14 credit hours)
ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics ............................ 3
MATH 205 General Calculus and Linear Algebra ................. 3
PPIL 112
Professional Instrument Pilot .............................. 3
PPIL 114
Professional Instrument Pilot Flight Lab .............. 1
UAS 115
Professional UAS Multi-rotor Flight Lab .............. 1
UAS 270
Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems ........ 3
Sophomore
Fall Semester (16 credit hours)
AVT 317
Composites I ....................................................... 3
AVT 370
UAS Design ......................................................... 3
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II ............................................ 3
MATH 205 General Calculus and Linear Algebra ................. 3
PHYS 113 General Physics I ................................................ 4
Sophomore
Fall Semester (17 credit hours)
ECET 100 Basic Electronics ................................................. 4
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry ............................................. 3
UAS 312
UAS Flight Instructor Ground School .................. 6
UAS 314
Multi-rotor Instructor Flight Lab ........................... 1
UAS 370
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design and
Construction ........................................................ 3
Spring Semester (15 credit hours)
AVT 340
Human Factors in Aviation .................................. 3
AVT 386
Aerodynamics ..................................................... 3
ECET 101 Direct Current Circuits ......................................... 3
ENGL 302 Technical Writing ................................................. 3
PHILO 105 Introduction to Critical Thinking ........................... 3
Spring Semester (18 credit hours)
AVT 340
Human Factors in Aviation .................................. 3
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II ............................................ 3
PSYCH110 General Psychology ............................................ 3
PHYS 113 General Physics I ................................................ 4
UAS 275
Small Unmanned Aircraft Maintenance I ............. 3
UAS 357
Unmanned Aircraft Fixed-wing Flight Lab ........... 2
Junior
Fall Semester (15 credit hours)
AVM 305
Introduction to Aircraft Avionics and Instrument
Systems .............................................................. 3
AVT 327
Avionics Repair ................................................... 3
ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics ............................ 3
PSYCH110 General Psychology ............................................ 3
Computer Elective ............................................... 3
Junior
Fall Semester (17 credit hours)
BUS 110
Introduction to Business ...................................... 3
COMM 106 Public Speaking I ................................................ 3
UAS 285
Small Unmanned Aircraft Maintenance II ............ 3
UAS 353
Command and Control Links and Circuitry ......... 3
UAS 367
Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Fixed-wing
Flight Lab ............................................................ 2
UAS 387
Crew Resource Management for Unmanned
Aircraft Systems .................................................. 3
Spring Semester (16 credit hours)
AVT 460
UAS Mission Planning and Operations ............... 3
BUS 315
Supervisory Management ................................... 3
CMST 250 Networking I ........................................................ 3
ECET 110 Semiconductor Electronics .................................. 4
MKTG 400 Introduction to Marketing ..................................... 3
Spring Semester (14 credit hours)
BUS 315
Supervisory Management ................................... 3
ENGL 302 Technical Writing ................................................. 3
STAT 325 Introduction to Statistics ...................................... 3
UAS 417
Fixed-wing Instructor Flight Lab .......................... 2
UAS 461
Autonomous Flight Simulation Lab ..................... 1
UAS 465
Autopilot Integration ............................................ 2
Senior
Fall Semester (15 credit hours)
AVT 450
Aviation Safety Management .............................. 3
AVT 470
UAS Flight and Data Acquisition Lab .................. 3
STAT 325 Introduction to Statistics ...................................... 3
Aviation/Electronics Elective* .............................. 3
Senior
Fall Semester (15 credit hours)
AVT 450
Aviation Safety Management .............................. 3
UAS 300
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Powerplant
Fundamentals ..................................................... 3
UAS 467
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Payloads ...... 3
UAS 470
Flight and Field Operations ................................. 3
Aviation Elective* ................................................ 3
Spring Semester (15 credit hours)
AVT 497
Senior Project ...................................................... 3
Aviation Elective* ................................................ 3
Aviation/Computer Elective ................................. 3
Humanities/Social Science Elective* ................... 3
Natural Science Elective ..................................... 3
*Marked electives must be upper-level courses, 300 and above.
Spring Semester (15 credit hours)
AVT 445
Aviation Law ........................................................ 3
Aviation/Electronics/Computer Elective* ............. 3
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Natural Science Elective ..................................... 3
Culminating Experience 3 hours (choose from the following):
AVT 497
Senior Project ...................................................... 3
COT 495
Industrial Internship ............................................. 3
ETB 480 UAS Senior Design Project I ............................... 1
and
ETB 481 UAS Senior Design Project II .............................. 2
*Marked electives must be upper-level courses, 300 and above.
Humanities/Social Science/Business Elective .... 3
Rationale:
The enterprise and the pedagogy of unmanned flight are currently experiencing a period of rapid growth
and proteanism. As an increasing number of universities and community colleges implement programs in
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and the technology continues to evolve, the challenge of remaining at
the forefront of academic programs increases. The proposed curricular revision will create an innovative
educational structure that emulates the FAA Part 141 model, a concept unique among competing
university programs. Moreover, the proposed changes will provide greater depth in the curriculum and
produce graduates better grounded in the technology and more prepared for employment. Implementation
of this curricular revision will maintain the position of K-State as a leader in UAS education. The requested
modification will improve the existing curriculum to the extent that what is a highly regarded program will
become an academic offering without peer.
Impact:
The restructuring of the UAS curriculum necessitates deletion and relocation to other semesters of multiple
courses. These modifications will affect the following KSUS departments: Aviation Technologies,
Engineering Technologies and Arts, Sciences and Business. These departments have been advised of the
restructuring and provided an opportunity to review the proposed changes.
Effective Date:
Fall 2016
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Minor (RUAS)
Intended for those not majoring in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), the UAS minor provides a solid grounding in topics that
include the current regulatory environment, platform design and field operations with an emphasis on the acquisition of
information and processing of data obtained through low altitude remote sensing and surveillance. Students pursuing majors in
areas such as manned aviation, agriculture, biology, civil engineering, criminal justice, ecology, emergency management,
environmental sciences, geography, geology, landscape architecture and wildlife science and management may benefit from
completion of this academic minor, particularly those individuals whose academic interests or career goals include the use of
remotely sensed data products for research or commercial spatial, metric or informatory applications.
Two areas of emphasis are provided to accommodate students having diverse interests: The Air Vehicle Operations Focus is
intended for those holding the minimum of an FAA-issued private pilot license with an instrument rating (or equivalent) and are
interested in field operations and in flying unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace; The Data Acquisition and Management
Focus, is offered for those whose academic or career goals require greater knowledge of the acquisition and use of
information and data obtained from the operation of unmanned aircraft as remote sensing platforms.
Minor Requirements (15 Hours)
Due to course sequencing, a minimum of four semesters in residence will be required for completion of the minor. Students
must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a grade of “C” or better is required in all coursework.
Current
Required Courses (9 hours)
AVT 270
Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems................................................... 3
COT 674
Processing Techniques for Low Altitude Remotely Sensed Data .................. 3
COT 675
Acquisition and Advanced Processing of LARS Data .................................... 3
Elective Courses (6 hours)
AVT 370
UAS Design ................................................................................................... 3
AVT 373
UAS Design for Non-Aviators ........................................................................ 3
AVT 460
UAS Mission Planning and Operations .......................................................... 3
AVT 463
UAS Mission Planning and Operations for Non-Aviators ............................... 3
Proposed
Required Courses (9 hours)
UAS 270
Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems................................................... 3
COT 674
Processing Techniques for Low Altitude Remotely Sensed Data .................. 3
COT 675
Acquisition and Advanced Processing of LARS Data .................................... 3
Elective Courses (6 hours)
UAS 370
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design and Construction ........................ 3
UAS 373
UAS Design for Non-Aviators ........................................................................ 3
UAS 461
Autonomous Flight Simulation Lab ................................................................ 1
UAS 463
Introduction to Autopilots and Mission Planning for Non-Aviators .................. 3
UAS 465
Autopilot Integration ....................................................................................... 2
RATIONALE:
The requested modification to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Minor is exclusively driven by a
substantial revision to the UAS curriculum intended to improve existing course structure and
content while maintaining K-State UAS at the forefront of competing programs offered at other
institutions. The curricular emendations and amendments include multiple changes to course titles,
numbers and content. All requested modifications to the RUAS minor directly result from changes
to the UAS courses constituent to the minor.
IMPACT:
No impact on any other department.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
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NON-EXPEDITED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM DELETION
Department of Aviation
Primary Contact Person: Eric Shappee
Aviation Acting Department Head
Phone: 785-826-2630
Email: wjfpmd@k-state.edu
DROP:
Bachelor of Aeronautical Technology, Avionics option (BATN-AV)
RATIONALE:
This degree option has had chronic low enrollment. The department feels that
departmental resources are better utilized in other degree options.
IMPACT:
The Avionics Certificate will still be offered and available for students. No additional
impact is expected.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2016
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Graduate Course and Curriculum Changes (11-3-15)
Non-Expedited New Course
Educational Leadership
EDACE 834. Leading Adults in a Globalized and Diverse World. (3) I. This course provides an introduction to the foundations
of adult education leadership in the context of managing a culturally diverse workforce. Concepts of globalization as well as
cross- cultural and international environments as they relate to adult education leadership are emphasized through theory to
practice projects and research.
IMPACT: Focus on adult education field. No impact to other departments.
RATIONALE: Social justice issues are a major focus for the adult education field. This course would also support the
COE Social Justice Graduate Certificate and the Adult Education Leadership Graduate Certificate programs. It was
introduced as a special topics course and has had good enrollments.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2016
EDACE 845. Social Media and Adults in the 21st Century. (3) II. This course addresses the most popular social media and
helps students understand the promise and challenge that social media has brought to 21st century working adults. Example
topics include but are not limited to Social Media and adult learning, Social Media in the workforce, and new technology
literacy in 21st century.
IMPACT: Focus on adult education field. No impact to other departments.
RATIONALE: At this request of online students a few years ago, this course was developed to meet the demand to
understand the growing interest in technology and adult learners. This course looks at social media as a form of
communication as well incorporation into teaching environments.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2016
Olathe School of Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies
AAI 795. Topics in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies. (1-3) I, II, III. Selected topics in applied and interdisciplinary studies.
Note: 100% lecture.
Impact: We collaborated with partner departments in an effort to prevent duplication of curricula, and we confirmed that there
are no conflicts. We sent the curriculum proposal to the relevant department heads and program directors on May 14, 2015
and have received responses indicating positive support (and no objections). We submitted the curriculum proposal to the
Deans Council on June 1, 2015, and the Council members voted unanimously to approve.
Rationale: This course will be one of the standard offerings under the proposed Professional Science Masters Applied
Science and Technology that has been designed for delivery at the K-State Olathe campus. Market demand information was
quantified through surveys of more than 100 employers across 6 economic sectors in the Kansas City area. Additionally, KState Olathe faculty and staff have collected qualitative input through focused discussions with regional employers and
employees over the last 3 years and strategic planning sessions with the K-State Olathe advisory board over the last 2 years.
The results show strong interest in a Professional Science Master’s program being offered at the K-State Olathe campus.
Effective Date: Fall 2016
AAI 801. Interdisciplinary Process. (3) I, II. The overall goal of this course is for students to develop an understanding of and
practice in design thinking as both a framework that allows interdisciplinary and cross-function teams to work together and as
a process to generate imaginative and creative solutions to complex challenges and problems. Note: 100% Studio.
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Impact: We collaborated with partner departments in an effort to prevent duplication of curricula, and we confirmed that there
are no conflicts. We sent the curriculum proposal to the relevant department heads and program directors on May 14, 2015
and have received responses indicating positive support (and no objections). We submitted the curriculum proposal to the
Deans Council on June 1, 2015, and the Council members voted unanimously to approve.
Rationale: This course will be one of the standard offerings under the proposed Professional Science Masters Applied
Science and Technology that has been designed for delivery at the K-State Olathe campus. Market demand information was
quantified through surveys of more than 100 employers across 6 economic sectors in the Kansas City area. Additionally, KState Olathe faculty and staff have collected qualitative input through focused discussions with regional employers and
employees over the last 3 years and strategic planning sessions with the K-State Olathe advisory board over the last 2 years.
The results show strong interest in a Professional Science Master’s program being offered at the K-State Olathe campus.
Effective Date: Fall 2016
AAI 840. Regulatory Aspects of Drug and Vaccine Development in the Animal Health Industry. (2) I, II. This course explores
the topic of regulations associated with animal health product development and manufacturing. Topics for discussion will
include an overview of the regulatory affairs process in the U.S. and other countries, drug and vaccine classifications and the
approval process, GCP/GLP guidelines, drug and vaccine efficacy and safety testing, human and environmental safety issues,
and future challenges and current industry needs. Note: 100% Lecture.
Impact: We collaborated with partner departments in an effort to prevent duplication of curricula, and we confirmed that there
are no conflicts. We sent the curriculum proposal to the relevant department heads and program directors on May 14, 2015
and have received responses indicating positive support (and no objections). We submitted the curriculum proposal to the
Deans Council on June 1, 2015, and the Council members voted unanimously to approve. Specifically, the ASI, AP, and DMP
departments have reviewed the course proposal and confirmed that the offering would not overlap with ASI, AP, or DMP
course offerings.
Rationale: This course will be one of the standard offerings under the proposed Professional Science Masters Applied
Science and Technology that has been designed for delivery at the K-State Olathe campus. Market demand information was
quantified through surveys of more than 100 employers across 6 economic sectors in the Kansas City area. Additionally, KState Olathe faculty and staff have collected qualitative input through focused discussions with regional employers and
employees over the last 3 years and strategic planning sessions with the K-State Olathe advisory board over the last 2 years.
The results show strong interest in a Professional Science Master’s program being offered at the K-State Olathe campus.
Effective Date: Fall 2016
AAI 858. Capstone Experience I. (1) I, II, III. This course provides students the opportunity to synthesize and integrate
knowledge in its application to professional practice. It is designed for students who intend to work in an applied professional
setting where they are expected to critically apply existing knowledge and methods to solve problems. Students will complete
a project on a topic of interest, in consultation with the instructor. Note: 100% Individual Instruction.
Impact: We collaborated with partner departments in an effort to prevent duplication of curricula, and we confirmed that there
are no conflicts. We sent the curriculum proposal to the relevant department heads and program directors on May 14, 2015
and have received responses indicating positive support (and no objections). We submitted the curriculum proposal to the
Deans Council on June 1, 2015, and the Council members voted unanimously to approve.
Rationale: This course will be one of the standard offerings under the proposed Professional Science Masters Applied
Science and Technology that has been designed for delivery at the K-State Olathe campus. Market demand information was
quantified through surveys of more than 100 employers across 6 economic sectors in the Kansas City area. Additionally, KState Olathe faculty and staff have collected qualitative input through focused discussions with regional employers and
employees over the last 3 years and strategic planning sessions with the K-State Olathe advisory board over the last 2 years.
The results show strong interest in a Professional Science Master’s program being offered at the K-State Olathe campus.
Effective Date: Fall 2016
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AAI 859. Capstone Experience II. (2) I, II, III. This course provides students the opportunity to synthesize and integrate
knowledge in its application to professional practice. It is designed for students who intend to work in an applied professional
setting where they are expected to critically apply existing knowledge and methods to solve problems. Students will produce
written reports and oral presentations on their project of focus. Note: 100% Individual Instruction.
Impact: We collaborated with partner departments in an effort to prevent duplication of curricula, and we confirmed that there
are no conflicts. We sent the curriculum proposal to the relevant department heads and program directors on May 14, 2015
and have received responses indicating positive support (and no objections). We submitted the curriculum proposal to the
Deans Council on June 1, 2015, and the Council members voted unanimously to approve.
Rationale: This course will be one of the standard offerings under the proposed Professional Science Masters Applied
Science and Technology that has been designed for delivery at the K-State Olathe campus. Market demand information was
quantified through surveys of more than 100 employers across 6 economic sectors in the Kansas City area. Additionally, KState Olathe faculty and staff have collected qualitative input through focused discussions with regional employers and
employees over the last 3 years and strategic planning sessions with the K-State Olathe advisory board over the last 2 years.
The results show strong interest in a Professional Science Master’s program being offered at the K-State Olathe campus.
Effective Date: Fall 2016
AAI 870. Seminar in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies. (1-6) I, II, III. Student presentations and discussion of current topics
and recent findings in applied and interdisciplinary studies. Note: 100% Seminar.
Impact: We collaborated with partner departments in an effort to prevent duplication of curricula, and we confirmed that there
are no conflicts. We sent the curriculum proposal to the relevant department heads and program directors on May 14, 2015
and have received responses indicating positive support (and no objections). We submitted the curriculum proposal to the
Deans Council on June 1, 2015, and the Council members voted unanimously to approve.
Rationale: This course will be one of the standard offerings under the proposed Professional Science Masters Applied
Science and Technology that has been designed for delivery at the K-State Olathe campus. Market demand information was
quantified through surveys of more than 100 employers across 6 economic sectors in the Kansas City area. Additionally, KState Olathe faculty and staff have collected qualitative input through focused discussions with regional employers and
employees over the last 3 years and strategic planning sessions with the K-State Olathe advisory board over the last 2 years.
The results show strong interest in a Professional Science Master’s program being offered at the K-State Olathe campus.
Effective Date: Fall 2016
AAI 880. Problems in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies. (1-6) I, II, III. Opportunity for advanced independent study of a
specific problem or technique in applied and interdisciplinary studies. Topics selected jointly by student and instructor. Note:
100% Independent Study.
Impact: We collaborated with partner departments in an effort to prevent duplication of curricula, and we confirmed that there
are no conflicts. We sent the curriculum proposal to the relevant department heads and program directors on May 14, 2015
and have received responses indicating positive support (and no objections). We submitted the curriculum proposal to the
Deans Council on June 1, 2015, and the Council members voted unanimously to approve.
Rationale: This course will be one of the standard offerings under the proposed Professional Science Masters Applied
Science and Technology that has been designed for delivery at the K-State Olathe campus. Market demand information was
quantified through surveys of more than 100 employers across 6 economic sectors in the Kansas City area. Additionally, KState Olathe faculty and staff have collected qualitative input through focused discussions with regional employers and
employees over the last 3 years and strategic planning sessions with the K-State Olathe advisory board over the last 2 years.
The results show strong interest in a Professional Science Master’s program being offered at the K-State Olathe campus.
Effective Date: Fall 2016
AAI 895. Advanced Topics in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies. (1-6) I, II, III. Focus on advanced topics in applied and
interdisciplinary studies. Note: 100% Lecture.
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Impact: We collaborated with partner departments in an effort to prevent duplication of curricula, and we confirmed that there
are no conflicts. We sent the curriculum proposal to the relevant department heads and program directors on May 14, 2015
and have received responses indicating positive support (and no objections). We submitted the curriculum proposal to the
Deans Council on June 1, 2015, and the Council members voted unanimously to approve.
Rationale: This course will be one of the standard offerings under the proposed Professional Science Masters Applied
Science and Technology that has been designed for delivery at the K-State Olathe campus. Market demand information was
quantified through surveys of more than 100 employers across 6 economic sectors in the Kansas City area. Additionally, KState Olathe faculty and staff have collected qualitative input through focused discussions with regional employers and
employees over the last 3 years and strategic planning sessions with the K-State Olathe advisory board over the last 2 years.
The results show strong interest in a Professional Science Master’s program being offered at the K-State Olathe campus.
Effective Date: Fall 2016
AAI 899. Research in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies. (1-6) I, II, III. Research with a focus on applied science and
interdisciplinary studies. Note: 100% Research.
Impact: We collaborated with partner departments in an effort to prevent duplication of curricula, and we confirmed that there
are no conflicts. We sent the curriculum proposal to the relevant department heads and program directors on May 14, 2015
and have received responses indicating positive support (and no objections). We submitted the curriculum proposal to the
Deans Council on June 1, 2015, and the Council members voted unanimously to approve.
Rationale: This course will be one of the standard offerings under the proposed Professional Science Masters Applied
Science and Technology that has been designed for delivery at the K-State Olathe campus. Market demand information was
quantified through surveys of more than 100 employers across 6 economic sectors in the Kansas City area. Additionally, KState Olathe faculty and staff have collected qualitative input through focused discussions with regional employers and
employees over the last 3 years and strategic planning sessions with the K-State Olathe advisory board over the last 2 years.
The results show strong interest in a Professional Science Master’s program being offered at the K-State Olathe campus.
Effective Date: Fall 2016
Economics
ADD:
ECON 605 – Economic Applications of Game Theory and Strategic Behavior. (3) I, II. Basic principles of game
theory including Nash equilibria, repeated games, and strategy with incomplete information. Lecture course. Pr.:
ECON 520 or 521; MATH 205 or 220. K-State 8: Social Sciences; Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning.
K-STATE 8 RATIONALE: Game theory relies heavily on mathematical modeling. The applications in economics often refer to
behavior or societal settings where decisions can be best modeled as outcomes of strategic interaction.
RATIONALE: This is a popular course for undergraduate majors at other institutions. We feel this will make our majors more
competitive when seeking employment.
IMPACT: No Impact.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2016
Geography
ADD:
GEOG 861 – Human Impact on the Environment. (3) II. Assessment of human impacts on and attitudes towards the
environment, and details alteration of water systems, the atmosphere, landforms, plants, and animals. Pr.: Sic hours
of social science.
RATIONALE: The current version of this class (GEOG 760) is often taken by graduate students. Many of those students
would prefer to receive credit for an 800-level class rather than for a 700-level class. By offering the class as GEOG
761/861, undergraduate students would enroll in GEOG 761 and graduate students would enroll in GEOG 861.
Students enrolled in GEOG 861 would be expected to perform at a higher level in seminar meeting discussions, lead
an additional 2-3 seminar sessions that discuss class readings, read and discuss with the seminar longer and more
challenging class readings, and complete a longer and higher quality independent research project than would
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students who take the class as GEOG 761. Generally, the research project for students enrolled in GEOG 861
should be related to the student’s MA thesis or PhD dissertation work.
IMPACT: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2016
Modern Languages
ADD:
MLANG 720 – Introduction to Literary Theory and Research Methodology. (3) as needed. An overview of theoretical
approaches and classical texts that inform current trends in literary research in the modern languages.
RATIONALE: The Department of Modern Languages currently offers a Master of Arts degree with a track in literary studies.
While theory and methodologies are introduced in many of the literature courses in this program, there is no existing
course that gives a systematic and comprehensive overview of the theoretical and methodological approaches
current in foreign language literary studies. Such a course would complement existing literature courses and better
prepare our Master’s students who wish to enter Ph.D. programs.
IMPACT: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2016
Course Add
GERON 774
Environments and Aging
Credits: (3)
Using interdisciplinary perspectives the course will explore the preferences and needs of older adults and
the attributes of various physical environments that hinder and facilitate successful adaptation by the
aging individual. Students apply this knowledge to the design and management of Housing, institutional
facilities, neighborhoods, and communities.
When Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisites: Graduate level classification, or undergraduate student with instructor permission.
Rationale This course has been offered as a topics course in the Masters in Gerontology. Since it is one of the core courses
for that program it needs to have a permanent course number. The course will continue to be offered at least once each year
for students in the Masters in Gerontology and in the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology through the Great Plains IDEA
program. It was previously offered as an on-campus class through the College of Architecture. The instructor for that class
retired and the class is no longer taught by that department/college and is no longer listed in the graduate catalog (ARCH
730).
IMPACT: None.
Effective: Spring 2016
Department of Interior Architecture & Product Design
(Master of Interior Architecture & Product Design, Non-Baccalaureate & Post-Baccalaureate Tracks)
New Courses
Effective: Spring 2016
Impact on Other Units: None
Course: IAPD 605 Problems in IAPD
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Catalog Description: Study of specific problems related to interior architecture, product design, and furniture design.
Note: Repeatable
Credits: (variable 1-18)
Requisites: None
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8: Aesthetic Interpretation
Rationale: Creating a 600 level course number will allow courses to be offered at either the graduate or undergraduate level.
Course: IAPD 610 Advanced Digital Applications and Fabrications
Catalog Description: Exploration of advanced representation and fabrication techniques for the design professions.
Credits: (3)
Requisites: None
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8: Aesthetic Interpretation
Rationale: This course will serve as an elective option for students in APDesign and give a more in-depth look at advanced
applications.
Course: IAPD 680 Production Furniture for the Contract Market Research
Catalog Description: Introduction and implementation of market research; client end-user research; manufacturing
implications; BIFMA and other testing requirements; and, competitive market analysis and implications to develop a complete
“design brief” for a line of contract furniture within a major manufacturer’s existing line.
Credits: (1)
Requisites: None
When Offered: Fall
K-State 8: None
Rationale: This course has been offered previously under the IAPD topics course number and since it is planned to be offered
more frequently should have its own course number.
Course: IAPD 681 Production Furniture for the Contract Market Design
Catalog Description: This course builds upon the knowledge gained and the design brief developed in IAPD 680, Production
Furniture for the Contract Market Research and develops the designers’ understanding of intersecting forces affecting the
design of a line of furniture, from conception to final production. Students work in teams with a manufacturer in the design and
development of a line/family of products – expectations of design, prototyping, royalties and licensing – as well as the
manufacturing processes and knowledge of effectively specifying furnishings.
Credits: (2)
Requisites: IAPD 680
When Offered: Spring
K-State 8: None
Rationale: This course has been offered previously under the IAPD topics course number and since it is planned to be offered
more frequently should have its own course number.
Non-Expedited Course Changes
Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
FROM: ANTH 680 – Survey of Forensic Sciences. (3) II, even years. Anthropological survey of the predominantly biological
areas of forensic science, their methods and techniques, as they pertain to the application of that science to the
purpose of the law. Particular emphasis will be given to perspectives about the science itself, its application to
anthropology, and the unique ways in which that science may be used by law. Pr.: A life science with laboratory
requirement in the College of Arts and Sciences or the consent of the instructor. K-State 8: None.
TO:
ANTH 680 – Forensic Anthropology. (4) II, even years. Applies osteological methods to determine identity, mode
and manner of death, as well as time since death in a medico-legal setting. Construction of biological profiles to
estimate sex, age, stature, body mass, and to identify mode and manner of death as well as time since death from
skeletal human remains. Pr.: A life science with laboratory requirement in the College of Arts and Sciences or the
consent of the instructor. K-State 8: Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning; Natural and Physical Sciences.
K-State 8 RATIONALE:
Through hands-on exercises students will develop an understanding of the methods (both
qualitative and quantitative) that can be used to identify human remains. The application of methods requires both
quantitative reasoning (e.g. measurements, ratios, graphing, algebraic formulas), and empirical deductive thinking.
RATIONALE: We are requesting a class name change, a change in the number of credits, and an updating of the course
description. ANTH 680 is currently named “Survey of Forensic Sciences”, and we would like for it to be named
“Forensic Anthropology”. While Dr. Finnegan, the former instructor, reviewed different areas of forensic sciences, this
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class will now focus on the application of bio-anthropological methods in the identification of human remains and the
determination of mode and manner of death in the medico-legal setting. Thus, the proposed name change better
reflects the content of the updated class. This is a methods class with a heavy emphasis on laboratory, hands-on,
and application, that will increase the availability of methods classes for our students. Due to the emphasis on
laboratory work, technical writing, and hands-on examination of human remains, we are asking for this class to be
changed from 3 to 4 credits. The addition of a credit, will allow us to schedule formal laboratory time. To date,
students come to work in the laboratory during so called “Open-Lab” times. These, require for the instructor to open
the lab, and be present, several times during the week (including the weekend), in addition to the already allocated
lecture time) to accommodate students’ schedules. By structuring a formal laboratory time, students will understand
by the time they register, that the class requires additional time commitment. Moreover, this will allow the instructor
to better assess time commitment from the students.
IMPACT: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2016
FROM: ANTH 730 – Field and Laboratory Techniques in Archaeology. (1-9) S. Participation in archaeological excavations;
techniques, methods, and procedures in a field research situation. The laboratory work of cleaning, cataloging,
analyzing, and preliminary report preparation of materials recovered. (May be repeated once if the areas or problems
involved are different). Pr.: ANTH 200 or 260. K-State 8: None.
TO:
ANTH 535 – Archaeological Field Methods. (1-9) S. Provides hands-on training in archaeological field methods (i.e.,
data collection and documentation through archaeological survey and excavation) as part of a research project. (This
is a repeatable course). Pr.: Instructor consent (application required). K-State 8: Empirical and Quantitative
Reasoning.
K-STATE 8 RATIONALE: The focus of this archaeological field school is to train students in the application of systematic
archaeological data collection methods. Students will learn precise methods of gathering and documenting
archaeological data in the field, discuss why different methods are used, and apply those to an actual research
project. They will gain an understanding of how different methods affect the analysis and interpretation of
archaeological data.
RATIONALE:
The course number is reduced to an upper-level undergraduate course (with possibility for graduate credit
for non-anthropology students); the course title and description are tweaked to emphasize the field orientation of the
course (detailed laboratory analysis is not included); the K-State 8 empirical reasoning tag is added as this is a
methods course in scientific data collection; and the Enrollment Requirement is adjusted to reflect existing practice
(n0 pre-requisite courses, but students must apply in order to provide necessary information for this field school.)
IMPACT: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: Summer 2016
FROM: ANTH 678 – Archaeological Laboratory Methods. (3) I. Hands-on instruction in and application of professional
principles of processing, analyzing, and curating artifacts and related archeological materials. Pr.: ANTH 260. KState 8: None.
TO:
ANTH 540 – Archaeological Laboratory Methods. (3) I. Hands-on instruction in and application of professional
principles of processing, analyzing, and interpreting artifacts and archeological materials. Pr.: ANTH 260 or
equivalent. K-State 8: Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning.
K-State 8 RATIONALE:
The Archaeological Laboratory Methods employs empirical reasoning and instructs students in the
processing, cataloging, analyzing, and interpreting of archaeological data. This involves gathering, organizing,
presenting, and evaluating various kinds of archaeological data, the formulation of inferences of hypotheses, and
development of credible interpretations.
RATIONALE:
Course number has been lowered to better reflect that this course is an upper-level undergraduate course
(with possibility for graduate credit for non-anthropology students). K-State 8 designation added.
IMPACT: None
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EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2016
Journalism and Mass Communications
FROM:
TO:
MC 640 – Advertising Campaigns. (3) I, II. The
management, development and execution of consumer,
industrial, and institutional advertising campaigns. Pr.:
MC 396, MC 446, and MC 480 with grades of C or
better, senior standing.
MC 640 – Advertising Campaigns. (3) I, II. The
management, development and execution of consumer,
industrial, and institutional advertising campaigns. Pr.:
MC 396, MC 446, and MC 480 with grades of C or
better, senior standing; majors have priority, others by
department consent.
MC 645 – Public Relations Campaigns. (3) I, II.
Advanced study of an organization’s public relations
needs. Includes researching the situation, analyzing
audiences, and preparing strategic plans for approved
clients. Pr.: MC 396 and MC 480 with grades of C or
better.
MC 645 – Public Relations Campaigns. (3) I, II.
Advanced study of an organization’s public relations
needs. Includes researching the situation, analyzing
audiences, and preparing strategic plans for approved
clients. Pr.: MC 396 and MC 480 with grades of C or
better; majors have priority, others by department
consent.
RATIONALE: Currently, most required class in the A.Q. Miller School curriculum do not have a “majors only” designation.
As we have unprecedented demand for our courses, we are increasingly noticing two undesirable situations: 1)
students classified as “pre-majors” who are not yet accepted into the program somehow gain access to many mid-toupper-level JMC classes anyway, or 2) students from outside the program sometimes get access to these courses.
Many of our skills courses must be restricted in size due to accreditation guidelines. We cannot simply schedule
extra sections since we do not have the requisite numbers of faculty to do so. Without enrollment restrictions that
establish first priority for JMC majors, we find that non-majors, especially upperclassmen who have seniority and
resultant earlier enrollment times, often secure seats in classes that JMC students are required to take. This leaves
bonafide JMC majors without seats in courses they need to matriculate through our curriculum in a timely manner,
often delaying graduation. Restricting enrollment by adding the requirement “majors only or department consent” will
go a long way in taking care of this problem. While we welcome students from other majors to take our classes if we
have room, we feel that our first duty is to students who apply for the major and attempt to follow the curriculum
structure.
IMPACT: Three units besides the A.Q. Miller School require completion of JMC courses for their majors: Animal Science and
Industry (the Communications and Marketing sequence), Agriculture Communications and Journalism and the
College of Education. All three departments have agreed that as long as we can accommodate their needs by
reserving a certain number of seats for their students, they will agree to have their students gain department consent
(in lieu of automatically enrolling). The College of Education responded on 3/31/2015 that they have no problem with
moving some MC courses to “major only”, as long as their Journalism Education majors are also allowed spots in
these classes. Agricultural Communications and Journalism (email on 3/30/2015) support the restriction to JMC
students and allocate a given amount of seats for AG Comm and Journalism students based on projections provided.
Email of 3/18/2015 from Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Dave Nichols, supports the changes proposed
to manage enrollment.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2016
Non-Expedited Curriculum Changes
Women’s Studies
Women’s Studies Graduate Certificate
FROM:
Program Requirements
TO:
Program Requirements
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The certificate consists of 12 hours of approved graduate
The certificate consists of 12 hours of approved
level courses at the 600 level or above in women’s
graduate level courses at the 600 level or above in
studies and/or gender studies.
women’s studies and/or gender studies.
Core course required (3 hours):
Core course required (3 hours):


WOMST 810 - Gender: An Interdisciplinary
Overview Credits: (3)
WOMST 810 - Gender: An Interdisciplinary
Overview Credits: (3)
Elective courses (choose 9 hours from the following
Elective courses (choose 9 hours from the following
list of courses)
list of courses)
Courses followed by a subtitle in parentheses vary and
Courses followed by a subtitle in parentheses vary and
count toward the Women’s Studies Graduate Certificate
count toward the Women’s Studies Graduate Certificate
only when offered with the indicated subtitle.
only when offered with the indicated subtitle.



WOMST 610 - Capstone Seminar in Women's
Applied Social Change: Field-Experience
WOMST 700 - Advanced Topics in Women's
Research in Organizations Credits: (3)
Studies Credits: (1-3)


WOMST 784 - Internship in Women's Studies

ENGL 605 - Readings in Medieval Literature

WOMST 784 - Internship in Women's Studies
Credits: (1-12)
(when offered as The Idea of Work in the Middle

Ages)

WOMST 700 - Advanced Topics in Women's
Studies Credits: (1-3)
Credits: (3)

WOMST 610 - Capstone Seminar in Women's
Studies Credits: (3)
Credits: (1-12)

WOMST 605 – Women’s Studies Practice and
Studies Credits: (3)
ANTH 790 – Writing Cultures Ethnographic
Methods Credits: (3)
ENGL 625 - Readings in Eighteenth-Century

British Literature Credits: (3)
COMM 630 – Special Topics in Rhetoric and
Communication Credits: (3) (Gender and

(when offered as Austen, Readings in 18th
Communication)
Century Women, or Restoration Drama)


Education Credits: (3)
ENGL 660 - Readings in Major Authors Credits:

(3)



ENGL 670 - Topics in British Literature Credits:
EDCI 886 - Seminar in Curriculum and
Instruction Credits: (1-18) (Women, Education,
(3)
and Leadership)
(when offered as Women in the Eighteenth

Century)

EDCI 735 - Gender Implications for Education
Credits: (3)
Alexie, Shakespeare, or Austen and Her Legacy)

EDACE 750 - Women, Education, and Work
Credits: (2-3)
(when offered as Gender and Performance,
George Eliot, Louise Erdrich and Sherman

EDLEA 837 – Qualitative Research in
ENGL 605 - Readings in Medieval Literature
Credits: (3) (The Idea of Work in the Middle
Ages)
ENGL 680 - Topics in American Literature
Credits: (3)
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

(when offered as In the Shadows of American
ENGL 625 - Readings in Eighteenth-Century
British Literature Credits: (3) (Austen,
Literature, Latino/a Literature, or Asian American
Readings in 18th Century Women, or
Literature)
Restoration Drama, or Ghosts and Goths)

ENGL 685 - Topics in Rhetoric and Composition

Credits: (3)
ENGL 635 – Readings in Twentieth- Century
British Literature Credits: (3) (Bloomsbury

(when offered as Feminist Rhetorics)

ENGL 705 - Theories of Cultural Studies Credits:

Group)

American Literature Credits: (3) (Queer Native
ENGL 710 - Studies in a Literary Genre Credits:
Literatures)
(3)



Literature Credits: (3) (What is African
American Indian Literature, Restoration &
American Literature? Or Dream Acts:
Eighteenth Century Drama, Shakespeare and
Immigration in Ethnic Literature)

Credits: (3) (Gender and Performance, George
(3)
Eliot, Louise Erdrich and Sherman Alexie,
Shakespeare, or Austen and Her Legacy,
(when offered as The Brontes, Drama,
Whitman, Dickinson, American Indian
Literatures, American Gothic, or Louise Erdrich)

ENGL 730 - Studies in a Literary Period Credits:
(3)


(when offered as Restoration and Eighteenth
Literature, Latino/a Literature, or Asian
ENGL 830 - Seminar in Cultural Studies Credits:
American Literature, or Two-Spirit Literature)

(when offered as American Feminisms, or US
ENGL 685 - Topics in Rhetoric and
Composition Credits: (3) (Feminist Rhetorics)

Latino Studies)

ENGL 680 - Topics in American Literature
Credits: (3) (In the Shadows of American
(3)

ENGL 670 - Topics in British Literature Credits:
(3) (Women in the Eighteenth Century)
Century Drama, or Classic Girls in a Modern Age)

ENGL 660 - Readings in Major Authors
ENGL 720 - Studies in a Major Author Credits:
Shakespeare, or Extreme Shakespeare)

ENGL 655 – Readings in American Ethnic
(when offered as Gender and Sexuality in
Children’s Literature)

ENGL 650 – Readings in Twentieth-Century
(3)
ENGL 705 - Theories of Cultural Studies
Credits: (3)
HIST 984 - Topics in American History Credits:

(1-3)
ENGL 710 - Studies in a Literary Genre
Credits: (3) (Gender and Sexuality in American

(when offered as Gender in American History)

MC 612 - Gender Issues and the Media Credits:
Century Drama, Shakespeare, Children’s
(3)
Literature, Romances and Saints’ Lives, or
KIN 796 - Topics in Exercise Physiology Credits:
Jane Austen’s Predecessors: Eighteenth
(3)
Century Women’s Novels and Other Writings)


POLSC 606 - Gender and Politics Credits: (3)

POLSC 799 - Pro-Seminar in Political Science
Indian Literature, Restoration & Eighteenth

(3) (The Brontes, Drama, Shakespeare, or
Extreme Shakespeare)
Credits: (3)

(when offered as Women and Law)

SOCIO 633 - Gender, Power, and Development
ENGL 720 - Studies in a Major Author Credits:

ENGL 725 – Studies in Children’s/Young Adult
Literature Credits: (3) (African American
Children’s Literature)
Credits: (3)
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

SOCIO 635 - Sociology of Human Trafficking
ENGL 730 - Studies in a Literary Period
Credits: (3)
Credits: (3) (Restoration and Eighteenth

SOCIO 665 - Women and Crime Credits: (3)
Century Drama, or Classic Girls in a Modern

SOCIO 670 - Diversity and Social Interaction in
Age, Alcott and Twain)

the Workplace Credits: (3)

(3) (African American Literary Theory)
SOCIO 833 - Gender Differentiation and

Inequality Credits: (3)

SOCIO 933 - Gender & Society Credits: (3)

THTRE 782 - Women in Theatre Credits: (3)

EDCI 735 - Gender Implications for Education


ENGL 830 - Seminar in Cultural Studies
Credits: (3) (American Feminisms, US Latino
EDCI 886 - Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction

(Women, Education, and Leadership)

EDACE 750 - Women, Education, and Work
Studies, Victorian Women Writers, or Literature
of Mad Men)

ENGL 840 – Seminar in Composition and
Rhetoric Credits: (3) (Maverick Rhetorics)
Credits: (2-3)

FSHS 865 - Human Sexuality Credits: (3)
MFT 869 - Systematic Treatment of Domestic

HIST 984 - Topics in American History Credits:
(1-3) (Gender in American History)
Violence and Substance Abuse Credits: (2)

ENGL 825 – Seminar in Literature Credits: (3)
(Golden Age of Children’s Literature)
Credits: (1-18)

ENGL 755 – Studies in Composition and
Rhetoric Credits: (3) (Power and Persuasion)
Credits: (3)

ENGL 740 – Studies in Literary Theory Credits:

FSHS 865 - Human Sexuality Credits: (3)
MC 612 - Gender Issues and the Media
Credits: (3)

MFT 869 - Systematic Treatment of Domestic
Violence and Substance Abuse Credits: (2)

KIN 796 - Topics in Exercise Physiology
Credits: (3)

POLSC 606 - Gender and Politics Credits: (3)

POLSC 799 - Pro-Seminar in Political Science
Credits: (3) (Women and Law)

SOCIO 633 - Gender, Power, and Development
Credits: (3)

SOCIO 635 - Sociology of Human Trafficking
Credits: (3)

SOCIO 665 - Women and Crime Credits: (3)

SOCIO 670 - Diversity and Social Interaction in
the Workplace Credits: (3)

SOCIO 833 - Gender Differentiation and
Inequality Credits: (3)

SOCIO 933 - Gender & Society Credits: (3)

THTRE 782 - Women in Theatre Credits: (3)
RATIONALE:
These are updates to our curriculum made by vote of departmental faculty between August 2012 and March
2015. Apparently these changes were never submitted. The order of the courses as listed have been made so that
they are all alphabetical, in addition to adding new courses.
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IMPACT:
The department heads of Communications, Educational Leadership, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social
Work, and English were contacted for support on August 5th 2015. Support from the chair of Educational Leadership
has been communicated via email. As I receive responses from others, I will forward them on.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2016
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Non-Expedited Curriculum Changes
Department of Interior Architecture & Product Design
(Master of Interior Architecture & Product Design, Non-Baccalaureate Track)
Effective:
Impact on Other Units:
Rationale:
Spring 2016
None
This curriculum change allows the digital applications courses to be broken down into 2 modules. Content
of each module is strongly related to other courses students are required to take within the same
semester.
FROM: (Current list of courses for the curriculum, curriculum
description, and admission criteria.)
FIRST SEMESTER
COMM 105
Public Speaking 1A
ENVD 201
Environmental Design Studio I
ENVD 203
Survey of Design Professions
ENVD 250
History of the Designed Environ I
MATH 100
College Algebra
*General Elective
SECOND SEMESTER
ENGL 100
Expository Writing I
ENVD 202
Environmental Design Studio II
ENVD 251
History of the Designed Environ II
PHYS 115
Descriptive Physics
THIRD SEMESTER
IAPD 307
IAPD Design Studio I
IAPD 248
Fundamentals of Arch Technology
IAPD 430
Visual Communication
ARCH 350
History of the Designed Environ III
ENGL 200
Expository Writing II
FOURTH SEMESTER
IAPD 320
IAPD Design Studio II
IAPD 456
Theory of Product Design
ARCH 347
Structural Systems in Architecture I
ARCH 433
Building Construction Syst in Arch I
*General Elective
FIFTH SEMESTER
IAPD 409
Materials and Finishes
IAPD 410
Interior Arch Digital Applications
ARCH 413
Environmental Systems in Arch I
IAPD 435
IAPD Design Studio III
ARCH 448
Structural Systems in Architecture II
SIX SEMESTER
IAPD 407
IAPD 412
IAPD 440
ARCH 514
IAPD 625
IAPD 628
Design Workshop I
Design Workshop I Studio
IAPD Design Studio IV
Environmental Systems in Arch II
Lighting in IAPD
Building Construction Systems IA
SUMMER Options
IAPD 664
Interior Arch Summer Internship
IAPD 665
Interior Architecture Summer Internship
Report
2
4
1
3
3
3
16
3
4
3
3
15
5
3
2
3
3
16
5
2
4
3
3
17
3
3
4
5
4
19
3
1
5
3
3
3
18
6
1
TO: (Current list of courses for the curriculum, curriculum description,
and admission criteria.)
FIRST SEMESTER
COMM 105
Public Speaking 1A
2
ENVD 201
Environmental Design Studio I
4
ENVD 203
Survey of Design Professions
1
ENVD 250
History of the Designed Environ I
3
MATH 100
College Algebra
3
*General Elective
3
16
SECOND SEMESTER
ENGL 100
Expository Writing I
3
ENVD 202
Environmental Design Studio II
4
ENVD 251
History of the Designed Environ II
3
PHYS 115
Descriptive Physics
3
15
THIRD SEMESTER
IAPD 307
IAPD Design Studio I
5
IAPD 248
Fundamentals of Arch Technology
3
IAPD 430
Visual Communication
2
ARCH 350
History of the Designed Environ III
3
ENGL 200
Expository Writing II
3
16
FOURTH SEMESTER
IAPD 320
IAPD Design Studio II
5
IAPD 456
Theory of Product Design
2
IAPD 210
Introduction to Digital Applications
1
ARCH 347
Structural Systems in Architecture I
4
ARCH 433
Building Construction Syst in Arch I
3
*General Elective
3
18
FIFTH SEMESTER
IAPD 409
Materials and Finishes
3
IAPD 310
Digital Applications
2
ARCH 413
Environmental Systems in Arch I
4
IAPD 435
IAPD Design Studio III
5
ARCH 448
Structural Systems in Architecture II
4
18
SIX SEMESTER
IAPD 407
Design Workshop I
3
IAPD 412
Design Workshop I Studio
1
IAPD 440
IAPD Design Studio IV
5
ARCH 514
Environmental Systems in Arch II
3
IAPD 625
Lighting in IAPD
3
IAPD 628
Building Construction Systems IA
3
18
SUMMER Options
IAPD 664
Interior Arch Summer Internship
6
IAPD 665
Interior Architecture Summer Internship
1
Report
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or
or
Study Abroad Experience
**Focus Courses
SEVENTH SEMESTER
IAPD 801
IAPD Design Studio 5
IAPD 802
Design Workshop II
IAPD 803
Design Workshop II
IAPD 811
Design Research
IAPD 753
Pro Prac: Professional Responsibility
IAPD 754
Pro Prac: Office Practices
IAPD 755
Pro Prac: Topics
IAPD 416
History of Furniture
EIGHTH SEMESTER
IAPD 606
IAPD Design Studio IV
***Electives
or
IAPD 644
IAPD Internship
IAPD 645
IAPD Internship Report
NINTH SEMESTER
IAPD 810
IAPD Capstone Studio
IAPD 813
Furniture Design Workshop Studio
IAPD 814
Furniture Design Workshop
IAPD 815
Advanced Studio Programming
*General Elective
TENTH SEMESTER
IAPD 822
Adv Product Design Studio
or IAPD 823
Adv IA Design Studio
or IAPD 824
Adv Furn Dsgn Studio & Workshop
IAPD 891
Contemporary Design Seminar
*General Elective
7
7
7
5
3
1
2
1
1
1
3
17
5
9
9
5
14
5
1
3
2
4
15
6
6
6
3
6
15
Undergraduate Hours
138
Graduate Hours
31
Total (MIAPD) Degree Requirement
169
Notes
*A minimum of sixteen (16) 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 Interior Architecture and
Product Design 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.
**Focus Courses include IAPD 406 and IAPD 830 Problems in IAPD, as
well as other department head approved courses, including those
associated with a minor program.
***Electives taken in the eighth semester should support student
interest including professional electives and study abroad courses.
These may also be associated with a minor program.
The K-State 8 General Education areas are covered by courses
required in the Interior Architecture and Product Design
curriculum. Information about the K-State 8 is available on
the web and in the university catalog.
Courses listed in bold type represent those hours required in the
graduate program. Total credit hours required for graduate school
program of study is 31.
or
or
Study Abroad
**Focus Courses
SEVENTH SEMESTER
IAPD 801
IAPD Design Studio 5
IAPD 802
Design Workshop II
IAPD 803
Design Workshop II
IAPD 811
Design Research
IAPD 753
Pro Prac: Professional Responsibility
IAPD 754
Pro Prac: Office Practices
IAPD 755
Pro Prac: Topics
IAPD 416
History of Furniture
EIGHTH SEMESTER
IAPD 606
IAPD Design Studio IV
***Electives
or
IAPD 644
IAPD Internship
IAPD 645
IAPD Internship Report
NINTH SEMESTER
IAPD 810
IAPD Capstone Studio
IAPD 813
Furniture Design Workshop Studio
IAPD 814
Furniture Design Workshop
IAPD 815
Advanced Studio Programming
*General Elective
TENTH SEMESTER
IAPD 822
Adv Product Design Studio
or IAPD 823
Adv IA Design Studio
or IAPD 824
Adv Furn Dsgn Studio & Workshop
IAPD 891
Contemporary Design Seminar
*General Elective
7
7
7
5
3
1
2
1
1
1
3
17
5
9
9
5
14
5
1
3
2
4
15
6
6
6
3
6
15
Undergraduate Hours
138
Graduate Hours
31
Total (MIAPD) Degree Requirement
169
Notes
*A minimum of sixteen (16) 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 Interior Architecture and
Product Design 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.
**Focus Courses include IAPD 406 and IAPD 830 Problems in IAPD, as
well as other department head approved courses, including those
associated with a minor program.
***Electives taken in the eighth semester should support student
interest including professional electives and study abroad courses.
These may also be associated with a minor program.
The K-State 8 General Education areas are covered by courses required
in the Interior Architecture and Product Design
curriculum. Information about the K-State 8 is available on
the web and in the university catalog.
Courses listed in bold type represent those hours required in the
graduate program. Total credit hours required for graduate school
program of study is 31.
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Department of Interior Architecture & Product Design
(Master of Interior Architecture & Product Design, Post-Baccalaureate Track)
Effective:
Impact on Other Units:
Rationale:
Spring 2016
None
This curriculum change allows the digital applications courses to be broken down into 2 modules. Content
of each module is strongly related to other courses students are required to take within the same
semester.
FROM: (Current list of courses for the curriculum, curriculum
description, and admission criteria.)
SUMMER STUDY
ENVD 201
Environmental Design Studio I
ENVD 202
Environmental Design Studio II
ENVD 203
Survey of the Design Professions
FIRST SEMESTER
IAPD 248
Fundamentals of Arch Technology
IAPD 307
IAPD Design Studio I
IAPD 416
History of Furniture
IAPD 430
Visual Communication
ARCH 350
History of the Designed Environ III
SECOND SEMESTER
IAPD 320
IAPD Design Studio II
IAPD 407
Design Workshop I
IAPD 412
Design Workshop I Studio
IAPD 456
Theory of Product Design
ARCH 347
Structural Systems in Architecture I
ARCH 433
Building Construction Syst in Arch I
THIRD SEMESTER
IAPD 409
Materials and Finishes
IAPD 410
Interior Arch Digital Applications
ARCH 413
Environmental Systems in Arch I
IAPD 435
IAPD Design Studio III
ARCH 448
Structural Systems in Architecture II
FOURTH SEMESTER
IAPD 440
IAPD Design Studio IV
IAPD 625
Lighting in IAPD
IAPD 628
Building Construction Systems IA
ARCH 514
Environmental Systems in Arch II
SUMMER STUDY
IAPD 801
IAPD Design Studio 5
IAPD 802
Design Workshop II
IAPD 803
Design Workshop II Studio
FIFTH SEMESTER
IAPD 810
IAPD Capstone Design Studio
IAPD 811
Design Research
IAPD 813
Furniture Design Workshop Studio
IAPD 814
Furniture Design Workshop
IAPD 815
Advanced Studio Programming
IAPD 753
Pro Prac: Professional Responsibility
IAPD 754
Pro Prac: Office Practices
IAPD 755
Pro Prac: Topics
SIXTH SEMESTER
IAPD 822
Advanced Product Design Studio
4
4
1
9
3
5
3
2
3
16
5
3
1
2
4
3
18
3
3
4
5
4
19
5
3
3
3
14
5
3
1
9
5
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
16
6
TO: (Current list of courses for the curriculum, curriculum description,
and admission criteria.)
SUMMER STUDY
ENVD 201
Environmental Design Studio I
4
ENVD 202
Environmental Design Studio II
4
ENVD 203
Survey of the Design Professions
1
9
FIRST SEMESTER
IAPD 248
Fundamentals of Arch Technology
3
IAPD 307
IAPD Design Studio I
5
IAPD 416
History of Furniture
3
IAPD 430
Visual Communication
2
ARCH 350
History of the Designed Environ III
3
16
SECOND SEMESTER
IAPD 320
IAPD Design Studio II
5
IAPD 210
Introduction to Digital Applications
1
IAPD 407
Design Workshop I
3
IAPD 412
Design Workshop I Studio
1
IAPD 456
Theory of Product Design
2
ARCH 347
Structural Systems in Architecture I
4
ARCH 433
Building Construction Syst in Arch I
3
19
THIRD SEMESTER
IAPD 409
Materials and Finishes
3
IAPD 310
Digital Applications
2
ARCH 413
Environmental Systems in Arch I
4
IAPD 435
IAPD Design Studio III
5
ARCH 448
Structural Systems in Architecture II
4
18
FOURTH SEMESTER
IAPD 440
IAPD Design Studio IV
5
IAPD 625
Lighting in IAPD
3
IAPD 628
Building Construction Systems IA
3
ARCH 514
Environmental Systems in Arch II
3
14
SUMMER STUDY
IAPD 801
IAPD Design Studio 5
5
IAPD 802
Design Workshop II
3
IAPD 803
Design Workshop II Studio
1
9
FIFTH SEMESTER
IAPD 810
IAPD Capstone Design Studio
5
IAPD 811
Design Research
2
IAPD 813
Furniture Design Workshop Studio
1
IAPD 814
Furniture Design Workshop
3
IAPD 815
Advanced Studio Programming
2
IAPD 753
Pro Prac: Professional Responsibility
1
IAPD 754
Pro Prac: Office Practices
1
IAPD 755
Pro Prac: Topics
1
16
SIXTH SEMESTER
IAPD 822
Advanced Product Design Studio
6
78
or IAPD 823
or IAPD 824
IAPD 891
Advanced IA Design Studio
Advanced Furn Studio & Workshop
Contemporary Design Seminar
6
6
3
9
or IAPD 823
or IAPD 824
IAPD 891
Advanced IA Design Studio
Advanced Furn Studio & Workshop
Contemporary Design Seminar
6
6
3
9
Undergraduate Hours
79
Graduate Hours
31
Total (MIAPD) Degree Requirement
110
Notes
Courses listed in bold type represent those hours within the graduate
program.
Undergraduate Hours
79
Graduate Hours
31
Total (MIAPD) Degree Requirement
110
Notes
Courses listed in bold type represent those hours within the graduate
program.
A comprehensive three-year-plus curriculum leading to a CIDA- and
NASAD-accredited Master of Interior Architecture & Product Design
degree program for students with a bachelor’s degree in another
field.
A comprehensive three-year-plus curriculum leading to a CIDA- and
NASAD-accredited Master of Interior Architecture & Product Design
degree program for students with a bachelor’s degree in another field.
The following courses (or their equivalents) must be completed prior
to entry in the post-baccalaureate track: MATH 100 and PHYS 113 or
PHYS 115.
The following courses (or their equivalents) must be completed prior
to entry in the post-baccalaureate track: MATH 100 and PHYS 113 or
PHYS 115.
79