Program Revision Guidelines
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OUTLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS TO REVISE PROGRAMS
Use this outline to prepare proposals to revise existing programs, including undergraduate majors and minors
and graduate degree programs and certificates. Proposals for revising programs should be submitted in
narrative form, using the following outline. Guidelines are on the following page.
PROGRAM NAME AND SUBJECT CODE:
HUMAN BIOLOGY MINOR (BIOH)
REVISED PROGRAM NAME AND SUBJECT CODE (IF APPLICABLE):
DEGREE:
B.S.
DEPARTMENT(S)/SCHOOL(S):
CONTACT PERSON:
BIOLOGY
MARIANNE LAPORTE
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM
WINTER
COLLEGE(S): ARTS & SCIENCES
CONTACT PHONE:
7-4242
CONTACT EMAIL:
MLAPORTE@EMICH.EDU
YEAR 2011
I. Rationale
We have found that students would like to include BIO328 Introductory Microbiology and BIO330
Neuroanatomy in their Human Biology minor programs. Both courses deal extensively with human biology
and are appropriate for inclusion on the minor. We have been routinely substituting these courses on the
minor and are now bringing the official program in line with practice.
The course description for BIO328 is: Introduction to the biology of bacteria and other microbes;
transmission of infectious diseases; and principles of, control of, and immunity to infectious diseases. A
lecture/lab course. Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Prerequisite: BIO105 and CHEM121; or BIO251; or SPMD 202; or BIO120 and all prerequisites require a
C- or better grade
The course description for BIO330 is: A lecture/laboratory course concerned with the study of the human
nervous system, lesions and resulting disabilities. Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Prerequisite: BIO252 or BIO326
II. Description of Current Program
Required Courses: 4-5 hours
One course from the following:
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BIO 105 - Introductory Biology for Non-majors Credit Hours: 4 hrs
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BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I Credit Hours: 5 hrs
Elective Courses: 15-16 hours
15 to 16 hours of the following:
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BIO 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4 hrs
BIO 255 - Human Genetics Credit Hours: 3 hrs
BIO 256 - The Biology of Cancer Credit Hours: 2 hrs
BIO 257 - Human Embryonic Development Credit Hours: 3 hrs
BIO 258 - Germs, Plagues and Human Infections Credit Hours: 3 hrs
BIO 259 - Biology of Aging Credit Hours: 2 hrs
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BIO 269 - Biology of Sex and Gender Credit Hours: 3 hrs
No more than one course from the following:
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* BIO 252 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4 hrs
* BIO 326 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Minor Total: 20 hours
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Note:
Minors should start with either BIO105 or BIO110.
*For students choosing to take an additional course in human physiology after completing BIO251, they may
choose either BIO252 or BIO326, but not both.
The Human Biology Minor is open to the biology major, however these students will not be able to apply
BIO110 toward the Human Biology Minor because it must be applied to the biology major. Instead, these
students are required to make up 4 credit hours from the above electives or consult with an adviser for
details.
III. Proposed Revision
Required Courses: 4-5 hours
One course from the following:
•
BIO 105 - Introductory Biology for Non-majors Credit Hours: 4 hrs
•
BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I Credit Hours: 5 hrs
Elective Courses: 15-16 hours
15 to 16 hours of the following:
•
BIO 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4 hrs
•
BIO 255 - Human Genetics Credit Hours: 3 hrs
•
BIO 256 - The Biology of Cancer Credit Hours: 2 hrs
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BIO 257 - Human Embryonic Development Credit Hours: 3 hrs
BIO 258 - Germs, Plagues and Human Infections Credit Hours: 3 hrs
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BIO 259 - Biology of Aging Credit Hours: 2 hrs
BIO 269 - Biology of Sex and Gender Credit Hours: 3 hrs
BIO 328 – Introductory Microbiology Credit Hours: 3 hrs
BIO 330 – Neuroanatomy Credit Hours: 3 hrs
No more than one course from the following:
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* BIO 252 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4 hrs
* BIO 326 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Minor Total: 20 hours
•
Note:
Minors should start with either BIO105 or BIO110.
*For students choosing to take an additional course in human physiology after completing BIO251, they may
choose either BIO252 or BIO326, but not both.
The Human Biology Minor is open to the biology major, however these students will not be able to apply
BIO110 toward the Human Biology Minor because it must be applied to the biology major. Instead, these
students are required to make up 4 credit hours from the above electives or consult with an adviser for
details.
IV. Impact
This change will allow more of our students to graduate without course substitution forms.
V. Budget
This change will not have any budgetary impact.
VI. Action of the Department/College
1. Department/School:
Vote of faculty:
For
15
Against
0
Abstentions
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
I support this proposal. The proposed revision can be implemented within the affected
Department(s)/School(s) without additional College or University resources.
Department Head/School Director Signature
2. College/Graduate School:
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A. College
I support this proposal. The proposed program can
cannot
the affected College without additional University resources.
College Dean Signature
be implemented within
Date
B. Graduate School (Graduate Program Revisions ONLY)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
VII. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
Date
VIII. Appendices
A. Market Analysis/Needs Assessment
B. Mandates
C. Request for New/Revised Course Forms
D. Letters of Support from Impacted Departments
E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the revision cannot be implemented without additional
University resources. Fill in Estimated Resources for the sponsoring department(s). Attach separate
estimates for other affected departments.)
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