REPORT: COMMITTEE ON CURRICULA AND COURSES
(For consideration by the Faculty Senate at its March 6, 2013 meeting.)
Per the USC Policies and Procedures Manual - Academic Affairs section ACAF 2.00 and 2.03
Appendices, any department which has a proposal being recommended by the Committee on
Curricula and Courses must have a representative in attendance at the Faculty Senate meeting in
which said proposal is to be recommended.
Please contact Brian Habing (Statistics) in advance of Faculty Senate meeting if errors
are noted, either by phone: 777-3578 or e-mail: habing@stat.sc.edu
1. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Designation of CCore integrative courses for the following majors within Arts and
Sciences:
-African American Studies, BA:
AFAM 498, 499
-Anthropology, BA:
ANTH 319, 355, 364, 581
-Art Education, BFA:
ARTE 565, 571
-Art History, BA:
ARTH 501, 511, 514, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 529, 534, 535, 536,
537, 539, 540, 542, 543, 544, 549, 550, 555, 557, 569, 590
-Art Studio, BA:
ARTS 310, 311, 315, 316, 320, 321, 325, 326, 331, 360, 361
-Art Studio, BFA:
ARTS 447, 448, 500, 510, 511, 516, 517, 520, 521, 525, 526, 530, 531, 560, 561
-Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, BS:
CHEM 541L, 542L
-Biological Sciences, BS:
BIOL 301, 302, 303
-Chemistry, BS and BS in Chemistry:
CHEM 541L, 542L
-Classics, BA:
CLAS 305, 320, 321, 586
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-Comparative Literature, BA:
CPLT 499
-Criminology & Criminal Justice, BA:
CRJU 430, 554, 563, 591
-Dance, BA:
DANC 360, 478, 479, 490
-Economics, BA/BS:
ECON 511
-English, BA:
ENGL 360, 370, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 395,
400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 419, 420, 421,
422, 423, 424, 425A, 425B, 426, 427, 428A, 428B, 429, 430, 431A, 431B, 432, 433, 434,
435, 436, 437, 438A, 438B, 438C, 438D, 438E, 439, 440, 449, 450, 453, 455, 457, 460,
461, 464, 465, 467, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 485, 486, 490, 491, 492, 493, 499, 550, 565,
566
-Environmental Science, BS:
ENVR 201, 202
-European Studies, BA:
EURO 490
-Film & Media Studies, BA:
FILM 510, 511, 555, 566, 598
-French, BA:
FREN 309, 310, 311
-Geography, BA, BS:
GEOG 495
-Geological Sciences, BS:
GEOL 500
-Geophysics, BS:
GEOL 531
-German, BA:
GERM 420, 430, 440, 450, 460
-History, BA:
HIST 300, 497, 498, 499
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-International Studies, BA:
POLI 315, 316
-Latin American Studies, BA:
LASP 301, 496, SPAN 312
-Media Arts, BA:
MART 521A, 521B, 521C, 521D, 571A, 571B, 571C, 571D, 571E, 571F, 581A, 581B,
581C, 581D, 581E, 595A, 595B, 595C, 595D, 595E
-Mathematics, BS:
MATH 554
-Marine Science, BS:
MSCI 311, 313, 314
-Philosophy, BA:
PHIL 490
-Physics, BS:
PHYS 509, 510, 511, 512, 514, 531, 532
-Political Science, BA:
POLI 315, 316, 361, 368, 370, 374, 451, 462, 504
-Psychology, BA, BS:
PSYC 400, 405, 410, 420, 430, 440, 450, 460, 465, 470, 487, 503, 507, 510
-Religious Studies, BA:
RELG 488
-Russian, BA:
RUSS 319, 320
-Spanish, BA:
SPAN 312
-Statistics, BS:
STAT 513
-Theatre, BA:
THEA 578
-Women’s & Gender Studies, BA:
WGST 499
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A. Department of Anthropology
New course
ANTH 362 Forensics of Sherlock Holmes. (3) Forensic methods of Sherlock Holmes
within the context of modern forensic science. Aspects of forensic science including history of
the discipline, forensic pathology, entomology, print analyses, crime scene analysis, forensic
anthropology, early scientific theory, and anthropological theory of Holmes.
B. Department of Art
Change in description
From: ARTE 101
Introduction to Art. (3) Lectures in art appreciation introducing the
elements and principles of the visual arts, with examples from the history
of art.
To:
ARTE 101
Introduction to Art. (3) Introduction to art appreciation. Elements and
principles of the visual arts, with examples from the history of art.
Effective: 2014-2015 Bulletin
C. Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Core designation
CHEM 141 Principles of Chemistry I. (4)
Carolina Core SCI
D. Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences
Core designation
GEOL 101
Introduction to the Earth. (4)
Carolina Core SCI
GEOL 215
Coastal Environments of the Southeastern United States. [=MSCI 215] (3)
Carolina Core SCI
GEOL 215L Coastal Environments of the Southeastern United States. (Laboratory)
[=MSCI 215L] (3)
Carolina Core SCI
E. Department of History
Core designation
HIST 105
Introduction to East Asian Civilization. (3)
Carolina Core GHS
HIST 109
Introduction to Latin American Civilization. (3)
Carolina Core GHS
F. Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Change in curriculum – addition of B.A. in Chinese Studies
Effective: 2014-2015 Bulletin
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Current
Proposed
1. Carolina Core Plus General Education Requirements
[This section omitted—all Bachelor of Arts degree programs in the College of Arts and
Sciences share these requirements.]
Major Prerequisites (9 Hours)
A minimum grade of C is required in all prerequisite courses.
CHIN 221 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese (or equivalent)
CHIN 222 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II (or equivalent)
CHIN 240 - Chinese Culture, Tradition, and Modern Societies
2. Chinese Studies Major (24 Hours)
A minimum grade of C is required in all major courses.
Required Courses (12 Hours)
CHIN 321 - Advanced Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I
CHIN 322 - Advanced Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II
CHIN 421 - Advanced Chinese I
CHIN 422 - Advanced Chinese II
Chinese Electives (6 Hours)
Select 2 courses from the following:
CHIN 335 - Women in China
CHIN 341 - Modern Chinese Literature
CHIN 355 - Screening
Program Electives (6 Hours)
Select 2 courses from the following:
ARTH 345 - History of Asian Art [CCP approved by UCCC 1/15/2013; awaiting Faculty
Senate final approval]
CHIN 398 - Selected Topics
CHIN 399 - Independent Study
HIST 355 - China to Revolution
HIST 356 - China Since 1949
POLI 443 – International Relations of East Asia and the Pacific
POLI 448 - Politics and Government of China
RELG 352 - Religions of East Asia
RELG 356 - Introduction to Buddhism
3. Cognate or Minor Requirements (12-18 Hours) for B.A. Degrees
[This section omitted—all Bachelor of Arts degree programs in the College of Arts and
Sciences share these requirements.]
4. Electives for B.A. Degrees
[This section omitted—all Bachelor of Arts degree programs in the College of Arts and
Sciences share these requirements.]
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G. Marine Science Program
Core Designation
MSCI 210
Oceans and Society. (3)
Carolina Core SCI
MSCI 210L
Oceans and Society Laboratory. (1)
Carolina Core SCI
MSCI 215
Coastal Environments of the Southeastern United States. [=GEOL 215]
(3)
Carolina Core SCI
MSCI 215L
Coastal Environments of the Southeastern U.S. (Laboratory) [=GEOL
215L] (1)
Carolina Core SCI
H. Department of Statistics
New course with Distance Education Delivery
STAT 600
Statistics for Applied Management. (3) Introduction to data collection,
descriptive statistics, and statistical inference with examples from hospitality, retail, sport, and
entertainment management. Focus on selecting, implementing, and interpreting the appropriate
statistical methods using software such as Excel and SPSS.
Note: Not for minor or degree credit in Mathematics or Statistics. Does not serve as a
prerequisite for STAT 516, 518, 519 or 525.
2. MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Designation of CCore integrative courses for the following majors within Business:
-Accounting, BSBA: MGMT 478
-Business Economics, BSBA: MGMT 478
-Finance, BSBA: MGMT 478
-International Business, BSBA: MGMT 478
-Management, BSBA: MGMT 478
-Management Science, BSBA: MGMT 478
-Marketing, BSBA: MGMT 478
-Real Estate, BSBA: MGMT 478
-Risk Management and Insurance, BSBA: MGMT 478
3. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Designation of CCore integrative courses for the following majors within Education:
-Early Childhood Education, BA: EDEC 591
-Elementary Education, BA: EDEL 591
-Middle Level Education, BA & BS: EDML 599
-Athletic Training, BS: PEDU 494
-Physical Education, BSPE: PEDU 446
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4. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING
Designation of CCore integrative courses for the following majors within
Engineering and Computing:
-Biomedical Engineering, BS: BMEN 427
-Chemical Engineering, BSE: ECHE 466
-Civil Engineering, BSE: ECIV 470
-Computer Engineering, BSE: ENCP 491
-Computer Information Systems, BS: CSCE 490
-Computer Science, BSCS: CSCE 490
-Electrical Engineering, BSE: ELCT 403
-Mechanical Engineering, BSE: EMCH 427
A. Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Change in curriculum. Computer Engineering, B.S.E.
Effective: 2014-2015 Bulletin
Current
Proposed
Degree Requirements (125 hours)
Major Requirements (88 hours)
Degree Requirements (124 hours)
Major Requirements (87 hours)
<sections with no changes>
<sections with no changes>
(7 hours)
ENCP 481 – Project Management
ENCP 491 – Capstone Design Project I
ENCP 492 – Capstone Design Project II
(6 hours)
CSCE 490 – Capstone Software Engineering
Project I
CSCE 492 – Capstone Software Engineering
Project II
5. COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY, RETAIL, AND SPORT MANAGEMENT
Designation of CCore integrative courses for the following majors within
Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management:
-Hospitality Management, BS: HRTM 490
-Integrated Information Technology, BS: ITEC 564
-Interdisciplinary Studies (BAIS), BA: IDST 497
-Retailing, BS: RETL 495
-Sport and Entertainment Management, BS: SPTE 444
-Tourism Management, BS: HRTM 482
6. COLLEGE OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION STUDIES
School of Library and Information Science
Designation of CCore integrative course for the following major within Library and
Information Science
-Information Science, BS: SLIS 420
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Addition of Distance Education Delivery to Existing
SLIS 202
Introduction to Information Literacy and Technology. (3)
7. SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Designation of CCore integrative courses for the following majors within Music:
- Music, BA: MUSC 455
- Music, BM (all emphases): MUSC 455
Change in curriculum – Music, BM (Theory Emphases)
Effective: 2014-2015 Bulletin
Current
Proposed
1. Theory Emphasis (90 Hours)
1. Theory Emphasis (90 Hours)
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(3 Hours)
(6 Hours)
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MUSC 336 - Introduction to Computer
Music
Technology elective
MUSC 336 - Introduction to Computer
Music
Ensembles (8 Hours)
Ensembles (8 Hours)
Electives (9 Hours)
Electives (12 Hours)
MUED 155, MUED 156 or demonstration of
piano proficiency is required.
MUED 155, MUED 156 or demonstration of
piano proficiency is required.
8. ARNOLD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Designation of CCore integrative courses in the following majors within Public
Health:
-Exercise Science, BS (Health Fitness Track): EXSC 481
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-Exercise Science, BS (Motor Development Track): EXSC 482
-Public Health, BA: PUBH 498
-Public Health, BS: PUBH 498
9. SOCIAL WORK
Designation of CCore integrative course in for the following major within Social
Work:
-Social Work, BSW: SOWK 484
Change in curriculum – Bachelor of Social Work – Carolina Core
Effective: 2014-2015
Current
Proposed
Curriculum
---------------------------------------------------Degree Requirements (122 Hours)
---------------------------------------------------The following are the requirements for a
degree in Bachelor in Social Work (BSW):
A. College of Social Work Core for
Bachelor in Social Work (BSW)
See College of Social Work for entrance
requirements, progression requirements, and other
regulations.
Degree Requirements (122 Hours)
 Carolina Core (34-46 Hours)
 Other Required CSW Core Courses (0-15
hours)
 BSW Major (60 Hours)
 Electives (1-28 hours)
Carolina Core Requirements
1. General Education/Liberal Arts
Requirements (62 Hours)
CMW: Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive
Communication: Written Component (6 Hours)
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English (6 Hours)
---------------------------------------------------ENGL 101 - Critical Reading and
Composition
Students must pass with a grade of C or
above.
ARP: Analytical Reasoning and ProblemSolving (6 Hours)
ENGL 102 - Rhetoric and Composition
Students must pass with a grade of C or
above.
Foreign Languages (6-7 hours)
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Two approved Carolina Core CMW
courses. Students must pass each with a
grade of C or above.
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STAT 201 - Elementary Statistics
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One of the following options:
o MATH 122 or MATH 141
o Any other STAT course approved
for Carolina Core ARP
SCI: Scientific Literacy (7 Hours)
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Students shall demonstrate in one foreign
language the ability to comprehend the
topic and main ideas in written and, with
the exception of Latin and Ancient Greek,
spoken texts on familiar subjects. This
ability can be demonstrated by achieving a
score of two or better on a USC foreign
language test. Those failing to do so must
satisfactorily complete equivalent study of
foreign language at USC.
Mathematical/Analytical Reasoning (6
Hours)
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Two approved Carolina Core SCI courses,
including at least one with a laboratory
selected from Biology (BIOL).
GFL: Global Citizenship and Multicultural
Understanding: Foreign Language (0-6 hours)
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A score of two or better on the foreign
language placement test or equivalent
Carolina Core GFL course(s).
GHS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural
Understanding: Historical Thinking (6 Hours)
To be satisfied in one of the following
ways:
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Two approved Carolina Core GHS courses,
including at least one covering US History
Option One
MATH 122 or MATH 141
and
GSS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural
Understanding: Social Sciences (3 Hours)
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Select one course from STAT
Option Two
Two courses from STAT
History (6 Hours)
---------------------------------------------------European History
---------------------------------------------------Select one:
HIST 101 - European Civilization from
Ancient Times to the Mid-17th Century
HIST 102 - European Civilization from the
Mid-17th Century
American History
---------------------------------------------------Select one:
Any approved Carolina Core GSS course
from Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology
(SOCY)
AIU: Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
(3 Hours)
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Any approved Carolina Core AIU course in
the fine arts
CMS: Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive
Communication: Spoken Component (0-3
Hours*)
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Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core CMS course
INF: Information Literacy (0-3 Hours*)
HIST 111 - United States History to 1865
HIST 112 - United States History since
1865
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Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core INF course
Laboratory Sciences (8 Hours)
---------------------------------------------------Select one BIOL with a lab
and
Select one additional science course with a
lab
Each science course must have a corequisite laboratory. The two courses need
not be taken in the same field. Lab credit
cannot be applied unless its co-requisite
lecture is also applied.
Humanities/ Fine Arts (6 Hours)
---------------------------------------------------Literature (3 Hours)
---------------------------------------------------A literature course numbered 200 or
higher. Students and their advisors should
note that this requirement includes the
sophomore literature courses in the
Department of English (ENGL 270-289),
but is not limited to these courses. Students
are to check with their advisor for the
updated approved list of courses.
VSR: Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
(0-3 Hours*)
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* The combined CMS, INF, and VSR requirements
must include at least three hours not being used to
satisfy Carolina Core requirements outside those
three areas.
OTHER REQUIRED COLLEGE OF SOCIAL
WORK – CORE COURSES (0-15 Hours)
The BSW core also includes following
requirements. These requirements may be
satisfied as part of the Carolina Core requirements
listed above.
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Fine Arts (3 hours)
---------------------------------------------------Consult with advisor for approved courses
by BSW Program
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 Hours)
---------------------------------------------------One course from the following:
Psychology
Sociology
Specialized Content Preparation (12 hours)
---------------------------------------------------POLI 201 - 3 hours
Economics - 3 hours
Philosophy - 3 hours
Cultural Awareness - 3 hours (A wide
variety of courses can be considered under
the general category of “cultural
Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core VSR course
POLI 201
One 200 and above literature course
selected from a list of approved courses
(see advisor for details)
One economics course
One philosophy course
One cultural awareness course (A wide
variety of courses can be considered under
the general category of “cultural
awareness.” Students are to consult with
their advisors for approved courses.)
Electives
The BSW requires a minimum of 62 semester
hours in academic subjects for the Carolina Core
and Social Work Related Courses. Students with
fewer than 62 hours in Carolina Core and Social
Work Core Related courses must take enough
electives to fulfill the 122 hour minimum. No
elective courses of a remedial and developmental
nature may apply as credit toward the 122 hour
minimum.
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awareness.” Student are to consult with
their advisors for approved courses.)
Electives
---------------------------------------------------Select courses to complete the BSW
College Core Curriculum of 62 hours
Required Social Work Core Major Courses (60
Hours)
2. Required Social Work Major Courses
(60 Hours)
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SOWK 201 - Introduction to Social Work
Profession and Social Welfare
SOWK 222 - Social Welfare Institutions,
Policies, and Programs
SOWK 311 - Generalist Practice I:
Introduction to Social Work Practice
SOWK 312 - Generalist Practice II: Social
Work with Individuals and Families
SOWK 322 - Social Policy Analysis
SOWK 331 - Social Work with Diverse
and Oppressed Populations
SOWK 341 - Human Behavior and Social
Environment I (HBSE): Individual
Development Across the Life Span.
SOWK 342 - Human Behavior and Social
Environment II (HBSE): Family
Development and Diversity
SOWK 352 - Social Work and Scientific
Inquiry
SOWK 382 - Introduction to Field
Education
SOWK 411 - Generalist Practice III: Social
Work with Small Groups
SOWK 412 - Generalist Practice IV:
Organizations and Communities.
SOWK 422 - Advocacy for Social and
Economic Justice
SOWK 441 - Human Behavior and the
Social Environment (HBSE) III: Large
Systems
SOWK 481 - Practicum I: Field Education
SOWK 483 - Practicum Seminar
SOWK 482 - Practicum II: Field Education
SOWK 484 - Capstone
SOWK ___: Social Work Elective
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SOWK 201 - Introduction to Social Work
Profession and Social Welfare
SOWK 222 - Social Welfare Institutions,
Policies, and Programs
SOWK 311 - Generalist Practice I:
Introduction to Social Work Practice
SOWK 312 - Generalist Practice II: Social
Work with Individuals and Families
SOWK 322 - Social Policy Analysis
SOWK 331 - Social Work with Diverse
and Oppressed Populations
SOWK 341 - Human Behavior and Social
Environment I (HBSE): Individual
Development Across the Life Span.
SOWK 342 - Human Behavior and Social
Environment II (HBSE): Family
Development and Diversity
SOWK 352 - Social Work and Scientific
Inquiry
SOWK 382 - Introduction to Field
Education
SOWK 411 - Generalist Practice III: Social
Work with Small Groups
SOWK 412 - Generalist Practice IV:
Organizations and Communities.
SOWK 422 - Advocacy for Social and
Economic Justice
SOWK 441 - Human Behavior and the
Social Environment (HBSE) III: Large
Systems
SOWK 481 - Practicum I: Field Education
SOWK 483 - Practicum Seminar
SOWK 482 - Practicum II: Field Education
SOWK 484 - Capstone
Two SOWK electives
SOWK ___: Social Work Elective.
10. OTHER UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND PROGRAMS
Addition of Distance Education Delivery to Existing Course
UNIV 401
Senior Capstone Experience. (1-3)
11. SYSTEM AFFAIRS AND EXTENDED UNIVERSITY
Palmetto Programs
Designation of CCore integrative courses in the following majors within Palmetto
Programs:
-Liberal Studies, BA: PALM 493, UNIV P401
-Organizational Leadership, BA: PALM 493
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