EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
TYPE OF REVISION: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.)
Course Number/Subject Code
Course Title
REQUEST FOR COURSE REVISIONS
Credit Hours
x
Course Description
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Restriction
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: ______PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY___________COLLEGE: ARTS AND SCIENCES
CONTACT PERSON: __________ERIC PARADIS____________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE:
(734) 487-6656
CONTACT EMAIL:
EPARADIS@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM__FALL________YEAR___2016________
DIRECTIONS: COMPLETE SECTION A AND SECTIONS B1a, B2a, B3a B4a, B11, B12 AND B13. COMPLETE ONLY THE REMAINING PARTS OF
SECTION B THAT CONCERN THE REVISIONS CHECKED ABOVE. FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT THE COURSE AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE.
A. Rationale for Revision:
The course catalog's description for PHY 222 is incomplete in its current state. The description will be modified to
reduce confusion for students choosing between PHY 222 and PHY 224. The new description will include a better
overview of topics covered within the course, as well as a brief explanation of the subject matter. No change is being
made to the course itself.
B. Course Information
1. a) Current Subject Code and Course Number:
PHY 222
b) (If new) Proposed Subject Code and Course Number:
2. a) Current Course Title:
Electricity & Light
b) (If new) Proposed Course Title:
3. a) Current Credit Hours:
4 hrs
b) (If new) Proposed Credit Hours
c) (If new) Briefly describe how the increase/decrease in credit hours will be reflected in course content.
4. a) Current Catalog Description:
A continuation of PHY 221. Topics include electrostatics, fields, potentials, current, magnetism, DC and AC circuits, and geometrical and
physical optics. Laboratory: two consecutive hours, one day per week. All physics majors, minors and pre-engineers must elect PHY 224.
Miller, Course Revision,
Sept. 09
b) (If new) Proposed Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words):
A continuation of PHY 221: part of a two-course algebra-based sequence in college-level physics. Topics include electrostatics, fields,
potentials, current, magnetism, DC and AC circuits, and geometrical and physical optics. Students will learn about electric and magnetic
fields, and will be introduced to the basic components of electrical circuits. PHY 222 explores the physical concepts and principles that
constrain society’s use of electricity, magnetism and light. All physics majors, minors and pre-engineers must elect PHY 224.
Laboratory: two consecutive hours, one day per week.
5. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
Current
Proposed
a. Standard (lecture/lab) x
a. Standard (lecture/lab) x
On Campus
Off Campus
b. Fully Online
c. Hybrid
On Campus
Off Campus
b. Fully Online
x
c. Hybrid
x
6. Grading Mode
Current
Proposed
Normal (A-E)
x
Credit/No Credit
Normal (A-E)
x
Credit/No Credit
7. (Complete only if prerequisites are to be changed.) List Current and Proposed Prerequisite Courses by subject code, number and title.
Students must complete prerequisites before they can take this course.
Current:
Proposed:
8. (Complete only if corequisites are to be changed) List Current and Proposed Corequisite Courses by subject code, number and title.
Students must take corequisite courses at the same time as they are taking this course.
Current:
Proposed:
9. (Complete only if concurrent prerequisites are to be changed.) List Current and Proposed Concurrent Prerequisite Courses by subject
code, number and title. Students must take concurrent prerequisites either before or at the same time as they are taking this course.
Current:
Proposed:
10. (Complete only if course restrictions are to be changed. Complete only those sections that pertain to the restrictions that are to be
changed.) List Current and Proposed Course Restrictions. Course Restrictions limit the type of students who will be allowed to take the
course.
a. Restriction by College: Check if course is restricted to those admitted to specific college.
Current
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Proposed
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College of Business:
College of Business:
College of Education:
College of Education:
b. Restriction by Majors/Programs: Check if course is restricted to those in specific majors/programs.
Current
Proposed
Yes
Yes
No
x
No
x
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
c. Restriction by Academic/Class Level: Check all those who will be allowed to take the course as part of their academic program.
Undergraduate
Current
All Undergraduates x
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Second Bachelor
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
Proposed
All Undergraduates x
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Second Bachelor
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
Graduate
Current
All Graduates
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending
Low GPA Admit
Proposed
All Graduates
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending
Low GPA Admit
Note: If this is a 400-level course to be offered for graduate credit, attach Approval Form for 400-level Course for Graduate
Credit. Only “Approved for Graduate Credit” undergraduate courses may be included on graduate programs of study.
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students. Undergraduate students may not register for
600-level courses
d. Departmental Permission: (Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student
registering.)
Current
Yes
No
Proposed
x
Yes
No
x
11. List all departmental programs in which this course is Required or a Restricted Elective.
Program Secondary Education Integrated Science Comprehensive Group Major
Required x
Restricted Elective ______
Program
Required
Restricted Elective ______
12. Is this course required by programs in other departments?
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Yes
x
No
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13. If “Yes”, do the affected departments support this change?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of support, if available.
14. Will the proposed revision increase/decrease credit hours in any program? Yes
No
x
If “Yes”, list the programs and provide an explanation for the increase/decrease, along with a copy of the revised program that includes the new
credit hour total.
C. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of faculty:
For ______9____
Against _____0_____
Abstentions ______0____
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Department Head/School Director Signature
2/25/2016
Date
2. College
College Dean Signature
Date
3. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
D. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
Miller, Course Revision
Sept, ‘09
Date
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