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 - 2011__________
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 376, Geographic Information Systems Analysis, is being restructured. There is a recognized need by faculty
that the spatial analysis material currently taught in GEOG 476 should be taught in GEOG 376. The main reason for
this is that the material currently taught in GEOG 476 is a natural continuation of GEOG 276 (Principles of
Geographic Information Systems) and if taken immediately following GEOG 276, would provide students with a
better foundation in basic GIS concepts and techniques without the current lapse that is now being experienced, as a
result of them having to study geodatabases, which is the current focus of GEOG 376. By switching the contents of
the current GEOG 476 to GEOG 376, students will benefit from better sequencing of course material. The new title
of the course is intended to remove current ambiguities about the content of the course.
B. Course Information
1. a) Current Subject Code and Course Number: GEOG 376
b) (If new) Proposed Subject Code and Course Number:
2. a) Current Course Title:
Geographic Information Systems Analysis
b) (If new) Proposed Course Title:
Spatial Analysis
3. a) Current Credit Hours: 3
b) (If new) Proposed Credit Hours:
c) (If new)
4. a) Current Catalog Description:
A more detailed presentation of theories and procedures associated with geographic information systems. Emphasis
will be on data models and advanced techniques in data automation, database management and spatial analysis.
Students will be exposed to a broad range of functionalities within ArcGIS to conduct GIS analyses, including
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ArcView and ArcEditor for the analysis and management of spatial data, GeoDatabases for managing personal and
enterprise GIS and ArcIMS for dispatching GIS information on Internet or Intranet.
b) (If new) Proposed Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words):
Intermediate concepts and techniques in vector and raster GIS. Topics include thematic mapping, exploratory spatial
data analysis, use of inferential statistics in GIS, point pattern analysis, regression modeling in GIS, modeling
environmental and human geographic processes, surface interpolation and terrain analysis, map algebra, and network
analysis. Prerequisite: GEOG 276 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:
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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.
Graduate
Current
All Graduates
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending
Low GPA Admit
x
Proposed
All Undergraduates
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Second Bachelor
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
x
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
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d. Departmental Permission: (Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student
registering.)
Current
Yes
No
Proposed
Yes
No
x
x
11. List all departmental programs in which this course is Required or a Restricted Elective.
Program Geographic Information Systems Minor
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
Date 5-31-2011
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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