Request for New Course
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
REQUEST FOR NEW COURSE
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: _____________________________________COLLEGE:
CAS
CONTACT PERSON: __THOMAS KOVACS_______________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE:
487-8591
CONTACT EMAIL:
TKOVACS@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM___WINTER__________YEAR____2015_______
A. Rationale/Justification for the Course
Students in the Interdisciplinary Environmental Science and Society program are required to take ENVI 405 Capstone
Seminar. That course requires a 2 credit hour research or internship experience. Currently, there is no 2 credit hour
internship course available with an ENVI prefix.
B. Course Information
1. Subject Code and Course Number: ENVI 488
2. Course Title: Internship
3. Credit Hours: 2
4. Repeatable for Credit? Yes_______
No__x____
If “Yes”, how many total credits may be earned?_______
5. Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words.):
Supervised internship in some aspect of environmental science or environment and society that is of mutual interest to
the qualified student and the place the student will work. This experience is designed to integrate academic training
with practical application in a professional environment. Students are expected to complete 150 hours of work for the
internship placement.
6. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
a. Standard (lecture/lab) x
On Campus
b. Fully Online
x
Off Campus
x
x
c. Hybrid/ Web Enhanced x
7. Grading Mode:
Normal (A-E)
x
Credit/No Credit
8. Prerequisites: Courses that MUST be completed before a student can take this course. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.)
9. Concurrent Prerequisites:
Code, Number and Title.)
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Courses listed in #5 that MAY also be taken at the same time as a student is taking this course. (List by Subject
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10. Corequisites: Courses that MUST be taken at the same time as a student in taking this course. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.)
ENVI 405 Capstone Seminar
11. Equivalent Courses. A student may not earn credit for both a course and its equivalent. A course will count as a repeat if an equivalent
course has already been taken. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title)
12. Course Restrictions:
a. Restriction by College. Is admission to a specific College Required?
College of Business
Yes
No
x
College of Education
Yes
No
x
b. Restriction by Major/Program. Will only students in certain majors/programs be allowed to take this course?
Yes
x
No
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
Interdisciplinary Environmental Science and Society
c. Restriction by Class Level Check all those who will be allowed to take the course:
Undergraduate
Graduate
All undergraduates_______
All graduate students____
Freshperson
Certificate
Sophomore
Masters
Junior
x
Specialist
Senior
x
Doctoral
Second Bachelor________
UG Degree Pending_____
Post-Bac. Tchr. Cert._____
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. Restriction by Permission. Will Departmental Permission be required?
Yes
x
No
(Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student registering.)
13. Will the course be offered as part of the General Education Program?
Yes
No
x
If “Yes”, attach Request for Inclusion of a Course in the General Education Program: Education for Participation in the Global Community
form. Note: All new courses proposed for inclusion in this program will be reviewed by the General Education Advisory Committee. If this
course is NOT approved for inclusion in the General Education program, will it still be offered? Yes
No
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C. Relationship to Existing Courses
Within the Department:
14. Will this course will be a requirement or restricted elective in any existing program(s)? Yes x
No
If “Yes”, list the programs and attach a copy of the programs that clearly shows the place the new course will have in the curriculum.
Program Interdisciplinary Environmental Science and Society
Required
Restricted Elective x
Program
Required
Restricted Elective
15. Will this course replace an existing course? Yes
No
x
16. (Complete only if the answer to #15 is “Yes.”)
a. Subject Code, Number and Title of course to be replaced:
b. Will the course to be replaced be deleted?
Yes
No
17. (Complete only if the answer #16b is “Yes.”) If the replaced course is to be deleted, it is not necessary to submit a Request for
Graduate and Undergraduate Course Deletion.
a. When is the last time it will be offered?
Term
Year
b. Is the course to be deleted required by programs in other departments?
Contact the Course and Program Development Office if necessary.
Yes
No
c. 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.
Outside the Department: The following information must be provided. Contact the Course and Program Development office for
assistance if necessary.
18. Are there similar courses offered in other University Departments?
If “Yes”, list courses by Subject Code, Number and Title
Yes
No
x
19. If similar courses exist, do the departments in which they are offered support the proposed course?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support from the affected departments. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of
support, if available.
D. Course Requirements
20. Attach a detailed Sample Course Syllabus including:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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Course goals, objectives and/or student learning outcomes
Outline of the content to be covered
Student assignments including presentations, research papers, exams, etc.
Method of evaluation
Grading scale (if a graduate course, include graduate grading scale)
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f.
g.
h.
Special requirements
Bibliography, supplemental reading list
Other pertinent information.
NOTE: COURSES BEING PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL
COMMUNITY PROGRAM MUST USE THE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL EDUCATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE TEMPLATE IS ATTACHED TO THE REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF A COURSE IN THE
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FORM.
E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the course will require additional University resources.
Fill in Estimated Resources for the
sponsoring department(s). Attach separate estimates for other affected departments.)
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
$_________
$_________
SS&M
$_________
$_________
$_________
Equipment
$_________
$_________
$_________
Total
$_________
$_________
$_________
F. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of faculty: For ____22______
Against ____1______
Abstentions ____0______
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Richard Nation, Department Head, HIS-PHIL and Director, IESS
Program Director Signature
9/8/2014
Date
2. College/Graduate School
A. College
College Dean Signature
Date
B. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
G. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
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ENVI 488 Internship Course Syllabus
College of Arts and Sciences
Instructor: Dr. Thomas Kovacs
Office: 303D MJSC
Telephone: 487-8591 E-Mail: tkovacs@emich.edu
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 11:00-12:00; Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-2:30, or by appointment
Credit hours: 2 Corequisites: ENVI 405
Course Description
Supervised internship in some aspect of environmental science or environment and society that is of mutual interest to the qualified student and
the place the student will work. This experience is designed to integrate academic training with practical application in a professional
environment. Students are expected to complete 150 hours of work for the internship placement.
Course Objectives
1. Apply concepts learned in the IESS major program in an academic-related work experience.
2. Communicate professional experience to the IESS program internship coordinator throughout the term.
Required Assignments
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION. Students must have an approved application form by the end of the first week of class. The application must be
completed by the student and signed by the supervisor. This form establishes the expected activities at the internship and the relationship of the
activities to the student’s academic program and career aspirations. It also establishes the expected work schedule that will allow the students to
complete the 150 hours required to satisfy the course requirements.
JOURNAL. Weekly submission of a reflective journal is required. Students must submit the journal by midnight EST each Sunday. The last
submission of the journal is the Sunday prior to the last day of classes for the 15 week Fall, Winter, or Summer semesters. The journal should
be submitted via email with attached Word document. The content of the journal should provide a brief summary of key activities of the week
with an explanation of your application of concepts learned through your IESS program. You may also comment on your feeling of the work
environment or the work experience. Each journal entry should include the entry date and no more than two full journal entries should fit on
each printed page.
FINAL PAPER. A 6-8 page (12 pt. double space) report on your internship experience. The paper should have the following sections:
Introduction, achievements, application of coursework during the internship, self-assessment, and conclusion. The introduction should include
the internship location and description of the organization. It should also include a restatement of the internship goals that you included in your
internship application. The rest of the paper should describe the activities and achievements that you made in relation to your goals, the
relationship of the activities to your IESS major program coursework and a self-assessment of how well you achieved your goals and impressed
your supervisor.
Policies and Responsibilities
You should do the best job you can do to impress your supervisor. The internship is to be considered like any other professional position or job
with the same standards of reliability and quality of work. You should be dressed appropriately, on time, be courteous, and generally represent
your program and university well. The program internship director will be in contact with the various supervisors, most particularly when a
formal written evaluation is made by the supervisors. The program internship director reserves the right to reduce class letter grades or remove
students from their internship placements and refer them to the Office of Student Judicial Services who do not follow the Student Conduct
Code. You may access the code online at www.emich.edu/sjs.
It is my goal that this class be an accessible and welcoming experience for all students, including those with disabilities that may impact
learning in this class. If anyone believes they may have trouble participating, please meet with me (with or without a Disability Resource
Center (DRC) accommodation letter) to discuss reasonable options or adjustments. During our discussion, I may suggest the
possibility/necessity of your contacting the DRC (240K Student Center; 734-487-2470; drc@emich.edu) to talk about academic
accommodations. You are welcome to talk to me at any point in the semester about such issues, but it is always best if we can talk at least one
week prior to the need for any modifications.
Grading Policy
Your grade is based on three factors: timely submission of weekly journals, quality of final paper, and your supervisor’s evaluation. Half the
grade will be based on your supervisor’s assessment and the other half of your grade will be equally divided between the journal and final
paper. The Course grading system is:
B+ 87-89
C+ 77-79
D+ 67-69
F Below 60
A 92-100
B 83-86
C 73-76
D 63-66
A- 90-91
B- 80-82
C- 70-72
D- 60-62
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