EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
TYPE OF REVISION: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.)
Course Number/Subject Code
x
Course Title
REQUEST FOR COURSE REVISIONS
Credit Hours
x
Course Description
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Restriction
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY______________________COLLEGE: ARTS AND SCIENCES
CONTACT PERSON: HUGH SEMPLE________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE: 487-8169
CONTACT EMAIL: HSEMPLE@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM - WINTER__________YEAR - 2012__________
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:
GEOG 678, Advanced GIS Applications, is being redesigned to cater to students who need advanced knowledge and
skills in desktop GIS programming and customization. The course title is also being changed to Advanced Desktop
Programming for GIS Customization to reflect this new focus. GEOG 584 is now being taught as the introductory
programming class in GIS that all graduate students in GIS are expected to take. GEOG 678, on the other hand, deals
with advanced concepts and techniques for customizing GIS software. Topics covered include reading and
understanding programming code, writing reusable code for typical GIS programming tasks, advanced Graphical User
Interface design, building GIS applications that range from moderate to advanced levels of complexity, the Systems
Development Life Cycle, and packaging and deployment of customized software.
B. Course Information
1. a) Current Subject Code and Course Number: GEOG 678
b) (If new) Proposed Subject Code and Course Number:
2. a) Current Course Title:
Advanced GIS Applications
b) (If new) Proposed Course Title:
3. a) Current Credit Hours: 3
b) (If new) Proposed Credit Hours:
c) (If new)
Miller, Course Revision,
Sept. 09
Advanced Desktop Programming for GIS Customization
4. a) Current Catalog Description:
Study and practice GIS development and customization techniques so that the students can create easy-to-use graphical
user interface for non-tech people to use, streamline GIS functions for complex GIS applications, couple geocomputational or domain-specific models within GIS systems, and develop new GIS solutions and functions.
Prereq.: GEOG 579 Geographic Information Systems, GEOG 584 Visual Programming for GIS Customization
b) (If new) Proposed Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words):
Advanced GIS programming and customization. Emphasis is on advanced programming structures, writing reusable
code for advanced GIS asks, graphical user interface design, building custom GIS applications that range from
moderate to advanced levels of complexity, the Systems Development Life Cycle, and packaging and deployment of
software. Prerequisite: GEOG 584 or departmental permission.
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 Campus x
b. Fully Online
b. Fully Online
c. Hybrid
c. Hybrid
Off Campus
6. Grading Mode
Current
Normal (A-E)
Proposed
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:
Miller, Course Revision
Sept, ‘09
Proposed:
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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
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
Second Bachelor
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
Proposed
All Undergraduates
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Second Bachelor
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
Graduate
Current
All Graduates
x
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending
Low GPA Admit
Proposed
All Graduates
x
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
Miller, Course Revision
Sept, ‘09
Proposed
x
Yes
No
x
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11. List all departmental programs in which this course is Required or a Restricted Elective.
Program Geographic Information Systems Masters
Required ___x
Restricted Elective ___ ___
Program ______
Required
Restricted Elective ___ ___
Required
Restricted Elective ___ ___
Program
______________________________
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.
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 14
Against 0
Abstentions 0
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Rick Sambrook’s signature
Department Head/School Director Signature
5-31-2011
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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