EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
TYPE OF REVISION: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.)
Course Number/Subject Code
Course Title
REQUEST FOR COURSE REVISIONS
X
X
X
Credit Hours
Course Description
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Restriction
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: _GEOGRAPHY & GEOLOGY_____________COLLEGE: ARTS & SCIENCES
CONTACT PERSON: __ROBERT JONES____________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE:
7-8488
CONTACT EMAIL: ROBERT.JONES@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM_____WINTER_____YEAR__2013_____
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:
Course has no necessary connection with GPLN 410, and senior standing is not essential. The prerequisites of GPLN
306 and GPLN 415 are added to help assure that students have an adequate base understanding of urban planning
practices.
B. Course Information
1. a) Current Subject Code and Course Number:
GPLN 409
b) (If new) Proposed Subject Code and Course Number:
2. a) Current Course Title:
Professional Practice for Planners
b) (If new) Proposed Course Title:
3. a) Current Credit Hours:
2
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 senior-level course for urban and regional planning majors and minors, intended to be taken concurrently with GPLN 410L. A seminar format
is used to present a series of topics relating to professional practice in planning. Readings, case studies, simulations and guest speakers are used
to expose students to professional activities, including public hearings, dealing with community controversies, and professional-level
communication techniques. Topics also deal with issues of professional ethics and certification.
b) (If new) Proposed Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words):
Presentation and discussion of topics relating to professional practice in planning and related areas. Readings, case studies, simulations, and
guest speakers are used to expose students to professional activities, including public hearings, dealing with community controversies, and
professional-level communication techniques. Topics also deal with issues of professional ethics, job searching, and certification.
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5. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
Current
Proposed
a. Standard (lecture/lab) X
a. Standard (lecture/lab) X
On Campus X
Off Campus
On CampusX
b. Fully Online
b. Fully Online
c. Hybrid
c. Hybrid
Off Campus
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:
GPLN 215 Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning
GPLN 306 Comprehensive Planning and Zoning
GPLN 415W Methods of Planning Analysis
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:
GPLN 410L, Site Planning Studio
no corequisite
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
Proposed
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
No
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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
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior X
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
Proposed
Yes
No
Yes
No
11. List all departmental programs in which this course is Required or a Restricted Elective.
Program
Urban and Regional Planning Major
Required
Restricted Elective _X_____
Program
Urban and Regional Planning Minor
Required
Restricted Elective _X_____
12. Is this course required by programs in other departments?
Yes
No
X
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.
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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 ____18______
Against _____0_____
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Richard Sambrook
Department Head/School Director Signature
Abstentions ____0______
2/10/2012
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
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Date
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