REPORT: COMMITTEE ON CURRICULA AND COURSES
(For consideration by the Faculty Senate at its December 5, 2012 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
New course and core designation
SAEL 200
Social Advocacy and Ethical Life. (3) Introduction to nature and
relationship of ethics and oral forms of advocacy. Includes foundational
training in ethical theory and its relevance to socio-political expression
and training in the principles and performance of ethical oral
communication, with emphasis on argumentation and audience
engagement.
Carolina Core CMS and VSR
A. Department of Anthropology
Core designation
ANTH 102 Understanding Other Cultures. (3)
Carolina Core GSS
Change in title and core designation
From: ANTH 204 Plagues and the Past. (3)
To:
ANTH 204 Plagues Past and Present. (3)
Carolina Core GSS
B. Department of Biological Sciences
Change in prerequisite and core designation
From: BIOL 101
Biological Principles I. (3) (Prereq: BIOL 101L)
To:
BIOL 101
Biological Principles I. (3)
Carolina Core SCI
Core designation
BIOL 101L Biological Principles I Laboratory. (1)
Carolina Core SCI
BIOL 102
Biological Principles II. (3)
Carolina Core SCI
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BIOL 102L
Biological Principles II Laboratory. (1)
Carolina Core SCI
BIOL 206
Genetics and Society. (3)
Carolina Core SCI
BIOL 243
Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (3)
Carolina Core SCI
BIOL 243L
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory. (1)
Carolina Core SCI
BIOL 244
Human Anatomy and Physiology II. (3)
Carolina Core SCI
BIOL 244L
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory. (1)
Carolina Core SCI
C. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Core designation
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I. (4)
Carolina Core SCI
D. Department of English
Change in description, prerequisite and Core designation
From: ENGL 102
Rhetoric and Composition. (3) Instruction and sustained practice in
researching, analyzing, and composing written arguments about academic
and public issues. (Prereq: ENGL 101)
Carolina Core CMW
To:
ENGL 102
Rhetoric and Composition. (3) Instruction and intensive practice in
researching, analyzing, and composing written arguments about academic
and public issues.
(Prereq: ENGL 101 with a grade of ―C‖ or better, or equivalent credit)
Carolina Core CMW
Carolina Core INF (Note: INF credit only if taken at USC Columbia
or regional campus Spring 2013 or later.)
E. Environment and Sustainability Program
Change in description
From: ENVR 201
Environmental Science and Policy I. (4) Introduction to interdisciplinary
and multidisciplinary perspectives on environmental issues. Required for
School of the Environment majors. Integrative case studies address ways
of understanding nature.
To:
ENVR 201
Environmental Science and Policy I. (4) Introduction to interdisciplinary
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and multidisciplinary perspectives on environmental issues. Required for
majors in the Environment and Sustainability Program. Integrative case
studies address ways of understanding nature.
Effective: Fall 2013
From: ENVR 202
To:
ENVR 202
Environmental Science and Policy II. (4) Continuing interdisciplinary
and multidisciplinary exploration of relations between environment and
society for School of the Environment majors. Case studies raise issues,
challenges, and strategies to achieving sustainability.
Environmental Science and Policy II. (4) Continuing interdisciplinary
and multidisciplinary exploration of relations between environment and
society for majors in the Environment and Sustainability Program. Case
studies raise issues, challenges, and strategies to achieving sustainability.
Effective: Fall 2013
E. Department of Geography
Addition of Distance Education Delivery to Existing Course
GEOG 121 Lands and People of the World. (3)
Core designation
GEOG 104 Introduction to Physical Geography. (3)
Carolina Core SCI
GEOG 226
Geography of the Middle East. (3)
Carolina Core GSS
F. Department of History
Core designation
HIST 101
European Civilization from Ancient Times to the Mid-17th Century. (3)
Carolina Core GHS
HIST 102
European Civilization from the Mid-17th Century. (3)
Carolina Core GHS
HIST 104
Introduction to the Civilization of the Islamic Middle East. (3)
Carolina Core GHS
HIST 108
Science and Technology in World History. (3)
Carolina Core GHS and VSR
HIST 214
The Practice of Public History. (3)
Carolina Core GHS
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G. Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Core designation
ARAB 121 Elementary Arabic (4)
Carolina Core GFL
ARAB 122
Basic Arabic Proficiency. (4)
Carolina Core GFL
CLAS 220
Introduction to Classical Mythology. (3)
Carolina Core AIU
JAPA 121
Elementary Japanese. (4)
Carolina Core GFL
JAPA 122
Basic Proficiency in Japanese. (3)
Carolina Core GFL
Change in description and core designation
From: GERM 280 German Culture and Civilization. (3) Survey of German literature, culture,
and heritage from the Middle Ages to the present. Taught in English.
To:
GERM 280 German Culture and Civilization. (3) Survey of German cultural history
from the Middle Ages to the present. Taught in English.
Carolina Core GHS
Change in description, note and core designation
From: ITAL 121
Elementary Italian. (4) Grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for
fundamental communication skills. Features BBC television course.
Assumes no prior experience in the language.
Note: Offered only in the fall.
To:
ITAL 121
Elementary Italian. (4) Grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for
fundamental communication skills.
Note: Offered in the Fall and Summer.
Carolina Core GFL
From: ITAL 122
To:
ITAL 122
Basic Proficiency in Italian. (3) Practice and further development of
essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Note: Offered in spring.
Basic Proficiency in Italian. (3) Practice and further development of
essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in Italian.
Note: Offered in Spring and Summer.
Carolina Core GFL
New courses
ITAL 130
Accelerated Basic Proficiency in Italian. (6) Accelerated development of
essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills to obtain the Basic
Proficiency Level in Italian. Credit may be received only for one of the
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following: ITAL 121 and 122, or 130.
ITAL 230
Accelerated Intermediate Italian. (6) Accelerated development of
intermediate level listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in Italian.
Credit may be received only for one of the following: ITAL 221 and 222,
or 230. (Prereq: ITAL 122 or ITAL 130)
PORT 130
Accelerated Basic Proficiency in Portuguese. (6) Accelerated development
of essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills to obtain the
Basic Proficiency Level in Portuguese. Credit may be received only for
one of the following: PORT 121 and 122, or 130.
PORT 230
Accelerated Intermediate Portuguese. (6) Accelerated development of
intermediate level listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in
Portuguese. Credit may be received only for one of the following: PORT
201 and 202, or 230. (Prereq: PORT 122 or PORT 130)
Addition of cross-listing
From: SPAN 557
Contemporary Spanish-American Literature. (3)
To:
SPAN 557
Contemporary Spanish-American Literature. [=LASP 471] (3)
H. Latin American Studies Program
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – Latin American Studies Major
Current
Proposed
Latin American Studies Major (24 Hours)
A minimum grade of C is required in all major
courses.
Latin American Studies Major (24 Hours)
A minimum grade of C is required in all major
courses.
Students majoring in Latin American Studies must
demonstrate proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese
at the advanced level by completing 3 hours in
Spanish or Portuguese language courses numbered
300 and above or the equivalent. All LASP majors
are encouraged to study abroad and/or participate
in a service-learning opportunity.
Required Course (3 Hours)
Required Course (3 Hours)
LASP 301 - Interdisciplinary Study of Latin
America
LASP 201 - Latin American, Caribbean, and
Latino/a Cultures through Film
OR
LASP 301 - Interdisciplinary Study of Latin
America
Latin American Studies Electives (18 Hours)
Latin American Studies Electives (21 Hours)
Select 6 courses with least one course from each of
Select 7 courses (LASP or approved departmental
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the following 4 groups:
courses). At least one course each from three of
four groups in order to have an interdisciplinary
perspective. Students who are declared majors in
both Spanish and Latin American Studies may
count SPAN 310 or SPAN 312 (3 Hours) toward
both majors. Approved study abroad courses may
apply (with permission of the Director and the
College.)
Approved Courses Crosslisted with LASP and
Approved Departmental Courses (not Crosslisted
with LASP)
Group 1 – History and Ideas
LASP 341 - Latin America: The Founding of New
Societies or HIST 420
LASP 342 - Modern Latin America or HIST 421
LASP 441 - Social and Economic History of Latin
America or HIST 422
LASP 442 - History of Mexico or HIST 423
HIST 424 – Gender in Latin America
HIST 425 - Caribbean Race and Slavery, 15001900
Group I
LASP 341 - Latin America: The Founding of New
Societies or HIST 420
LASP 342 - Modern Latin America or HIST 421
LASP 442 - History of Mexico or HIST 423
LASP 447 - History of Brazil
Group II
LASP 351 - Politics and Governments of Latin
America or POLI 488
LASP 451 - International Relations of Latin
America or POLI 437
LASP 455 - Politics of Revolution and
Counterrevolution in South America
Group 2 – Politics and Society
LASP 351 - Politics and Governments of Latin
America or POLI 488
LASP 451 - International Relations of Latin
America or POLI 437
POLI 416 - Revolution and Political Violence
Group III
LASP 311 - Latin American Cultures or ANTH
301
LASP 315 - South American Indian Cultures or
ANTH 305
LASP 322 - Mesoamerican Prehistory or ANTH
331
LASP 325 - Prehistoric Civilizations of the New
World or ANTH 327
LASP 331 - Geography of Latin America or GEOG
223
LASP 425 - Prehistoric Archaeology of South
America or ANTH 534
Group 3 – Culture and Geography
LASP 311 - Latin American Cultures or ANTH
301
LASP 315 - South American Indian Cultures or
ANTH 305
LASP 322 - Mesoamerican Prehistory or ANTH
331
LASP 325 - Prehistoric Civilizations of the New
World or ANTH 327
LASP 331 - Geography of Latin America or GEOG
223
LASP 425 - Prehistoric Archaeology of South
America or ANTH 534
ANTH 314 – Caribbean Cultures
ANTH 580/AFAM 580 – Culture and Identity in
the African Diaspora
Group IV
Group 4 – Advanced Language
LASP 305 - Working with Hispanic Clients or
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SPAN 305
LASP 361 - Spanish American Civilization or
SPAN 401
LASP 371 - Literary Tendencies and Masterpieces
of Spanish America or SPAN 405
LASP 501 - Contemporary Spanish-America or
SPAN 501
LASP 541 - Colonial Spanish-American Literature
to Neoclassicism or SPAN 541
PORT 299 – Accelerated Portuguese for Speakers
of Spanish
PORT 301 – Cultural Manifestations in Modern
Brazil
PORT 309 - Advanced Conversation and
Composition
PORT 325 – The Brazilian Modern Short Story
SPAN 310 –Advanced Spanish Language II
SPAN 312 – Introduction to Reading Hispanic
Literary Texts
SPAN 543 – Spanish-American Literature from the
Independence Through Modernism
SPAN 555 – Spanish-American Literature from
Modernism Through 1960
SPAN 557 – Contemporary Spanish-American
Literature
LASP 361 - Spanish American Civilization or
SPAN 401
LASP 371 - Literary Tendencies and Masterpieces
of Spanish America or SPAN 405
LASP 471 - Spanish-American Society in the
Novel or SPAN 557
LASP 481 - Spanish-American Drama
Approved Courses in Other Departments
Additional Courses
LASP 398 – Selected Topics
LASP 399 – Independent Study
LASP 496 – Senior Seminar
ANTH 301 - Latin American Cultures
ANTH 305 - South American Indian Cultures
ANTH 312
ANTH 327 - Prehistoric Civilizations of the New
World
ANTH 331 - Mesoamerican Prehistory
ANTH 534 - Prehistoric Archaeology of South
America
GEOG 223 - Geography of Latin America
HIST 420 - Latin America: The Founding of New
Societies
HIST 421 - Modern Latin America
HIST 423 - History of Mexico
HIST 663
POLI 437 - International Relations of Latin
America
POLI 488 - Politics and Governments of Latin
America
POLI 680
SPAN 305 - Working with Hispanic Clients
SPAN 401 - Spanish American Civilization
SPAN 405 - Literary Tendencies and Masterpieces
Special Topics Courses: Courses with appropriate
content may be applied with permission of the
Director.
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of Spanish America
SPAN 501 - Contemporary Spanish America
SPAN 541 - Colonial Spanish-American Literature
to Neoclassicism
SPAN 555 - Spanish-American Literature from
Modernism Through 1960
Senior Seminar (3 Hours)
LASP 496 - Senior Seminar
Change in prerequisites
From: LASP 305
Working with Hispanic Clients. [=SPAN 305] (3)
To:
LASP 305
Working with Hispanic Clients. [=SPAN 305] (3)
(Prereq: Placement at 300 level on Phase II placement exam, grade of B or
better in SPAN 210 or 211, or consent of instructor. Departmental
permission required for transfer students.)
From: LASP 371
To:
LASP 371
Literary Tendencies and Masterpieces of Spanish America. [=SPAN 405]
(3) (Prereq: SPAN 312)
Literary Tendencies and Masterpieces of Spanish America. [=SPAN 405]
(3) (Prereq: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor)
Change in title and description
From: LASP 398
Selected Topics. (3) Selected Topics on Latin America. May be repeated
for credit under different suffix.
To:
LASP 398
Special Topics in Latin American Studies (3) Special Topics on Latin
America. May be repeated as content varies by suffix and title.
From: LASP 471
To:
LASP 471
Spanish-American Society in the Novel. [=SPAN 557] (3) Social and
political novels analyzed as works of art and for their expression of
traditions, values, ideas, and aspirations.
Contemporary Spanish-American Literature. [=SPAN 557] (3) Survey of
the most significant works from 1960 to the present.
Change in description
From: LASP 425
Prehistoric Archaeology of South America. [=ANTH 534] (3) Prehistoric
archaeology of the South American continent, from the earliest colonizers
to the fall of the Inca empire.
To:
LASP 425
Prehistoric Archaeology of South America. [=ANTH 534] (3) Prehistoric
archaeology of the South American continent.
Deletions
LASP 312
LASP 447
LASP 455
Mexican Cultures. (3)
History of Brazil. (3)
Politics of Revolution and Counterrevolution in South America. (3)
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LASP 481
Spanish-American Drama. (3)
I. Department of Mathematics
Core designation
MATH 122 Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences. (3)
Carolina Core ARP
MATH 141
Calculus I. (4)
Carolina Core ARP
MATH 142
Calculus II. (4)
Carolina Core ARP
MATH 170
Finite Mathematics. (3)
Carolina Core ARP
MATH 172
Mathematical Modeling for the Life Sciences. (3)
Carolina Core ARP
J. Department of Philosophy
New course and core designation
PHIL 103
Special Topics in Ethics and Values. (3) A study of the moral principles of
conduct and the basic concepts underlying these principles, such as good,
evil, right, wrong, justice, value, duty, and obligation, as they relate to
specific issues or areas of life. May be repeated as content varies by suffix
and title.
Carolina Core VSR
Core designation
PHIL 110
Introduction to Logic I. (3)
Carolina Core ARP
PHIL 211
Contemporary Moral Issues. (3)
Carolina Core VSR
PHIL 320
Ethics. (3)
Carolina Core VSR
PHIL 321
Medical Ethics. (3)
Carolina Core VSR
PHIL 322
Environmental Ethics. (3)
Carolina Core VSR
K. Department of Statistics
Core designation
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STAT 205
Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences. (3)
Carolina Core ARP
2. MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Department of International Business
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – B.S.B.A. International
Business – New Tracks – Effective: Fall 2013
Current
Proposed
Central European Business Track (15 Hours)
Central Europe Business Track (15 Hours)
The Central Europe Business Track in the International
Business major allows the student to concentrate on
International Business activities with this region. The
requirements are:
The Central European Business Track in the
International Business major allows the student to
concentrate on International Business activities with
this region. The requirements are:
(3 Hours)
(3 Hours)
IBUS 310 - Globalization and Business
 IBUS 310 - Globalization and Business
One functional course from the list above (3 Hours)
One functional course from the list above (3 Hours)
One thematic course from the list above (3 Hours)
One thematic course from the list above (3 Hours)
Two regional courses (6 Hours)
Two regional courses (6 Hours)
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
IBUS 443 - Business in Europe*
IBUS 490 - Specialized Study in International
Business*
*Because one or more of these courses may not be
offered on campus during the two years that a student
may be taking major-level courses, these courses are
most appropriate for study abroad.
IBUS 443 - Business in Europe 
IBUS 490 - Specialized Study in International
Business 
*Because one or more of these courses may not be
offered on campus during the two years that a student
may be taking major-level courses, these courses are
most appropriate for study abroad.
South American Business Track (15 Hours)
The South American Business Track in the International
Business major allows the student to concentrate on
International Business activities with this region. The
requirements are:
(3 Hours)
 IBUS 310 - Globalization and Business
One functional course from the list above (3 Hours)
One thematic course from the list above (3 Hours)
Two regional courses (6 Hours)


IBUS 441 - Business in Latin America *
IBUS 490 - Specialized Study in International
Business *
*Because one or more of these courses may not be
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offered on campus during the two years that a student
may be taking major-level courses, these courses are
most appropriate for study abroad.
Eurasian Business Track (15 Hours)
The Eurasian Business Track in the International
Business major allows the student to concentrate on
International Business activities centered on this region.
The requirements are:
(3 Hours)
 IBUS 310 - Globalization and Business
One functional course from the list above (3 Hours)
One thematic course from the list above (3 Hours)
Two of the three regional courses listed below. (6
Hours)



IBUS 442 - Business in Asia *
IBUS 443 - Business in Europe *
IBUS 490 - Specialized Study in International
Business *
*Because one or more of these courses may not be
offered on campus during the two years that a student
may be taking major-level courses, these courses are
most appropriate for study abroad.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Students in the Chinese Business Track meet the
regional course requirements with courses dealing
primarily with China and Asia. Students in the Middle
East and North Africa (MENA) Business Track meet the
regional course requirements with courses dealing
primarily with the Middle East and Africa. Students in
the Central Europe Business Track meet the regional
course requirements with courses dealing primarily
with the Central Europe.
Students in the Chinese Business Track meet the
regional course requirements with courses dealing
primarily with China and Asia. Students in the Middle
East and North Africa (MENA) Business Track meet the
regional course requirements with courses dealing
primarily with the Middle East and Africa. Students in
the Central European Business Track meet the regional
course requirements with courses dealing primarily
with the Central Europe. Students in the South
American Business Track meet the regional course
requirements with courses dealing primarily with Latin
America. Students in the Eurasian Business Track meet
the regional course requirements with courses dealing
primarily with Europe or Asia.
Competitive Admission: Admission to the international
business major is highly competitive, and enrollment is
limited. Special limits apply to regional tracks.
Enrollment in the Chinese Business Track is limited to
20 additional students per year. Enrollment in the
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Business Track is
limited to 20 additional students per year. Enrollment in
the Central Europe Business Track is limited to 20
additional students per year.
Competitive Admission: Admission to the international
business major is highly competitive, and enrollment is
limited. Special Individual limits apply to language
selections in the regional tracks. Enrollment in the
Chinese Business Track is limited to 20 additional
students per year. Enrollment in the Middle East and
North Africa (MENA) Business Track is limited to 20
additional students per year. Enrollment in the Central
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Europe Business Track is limited to 20 additional
students per year.
Double Major: Students selecting international business
as a major are required to select a second major in
business.
Double Major: Students selecting international business
as a major are required to select a second major in
business.
Foreign Language: IBUS major requires at least four
courses numbered 300 and above in one foreign
language. Students in the Chinese Business Track meet
the foreign language requirement by selecting Chinese
as the language to study. Students in the Middle East
and North Africa (MENA) Business Track meet the
foreign language requirement by selecting Arabic as the
language to study. Students in the Central Europe
Business Track meet the foreign language requirement
by selecting German as the language to study.
Foreign Language: IBUS major requires at least four
courses numbered 300 and above in one foreign
language. Students in the Chinese Business Track meet
the foreign language requirement by selecting Chinese
as the language to study. Students in the Middle East
and North Africa (MENA) Business Track meet the
foreign language requirement by selecting Arabic as the
language to study. Students in the Central European
Business Track meet the foreign language requirement
by selecting French, German or Italian as the language
to study. Students in the South American Business Track
meet the foreign language requirement by selecting
Spanish or Portuguese as the language to study.
Students in the Eurasian Business Track meet the
foreign language requirement by selecting Turkish or
Russian as the language to study. Specific course
requirements may be obtained from the undergraduate
division.
Foreign Study: Students majoring in International
Business are required to study outside the United States
for a period of one semester, normally the spring
semester of the academic year in which IBUS 310 is
taken, at an approved institution. Exceptions to this
requirement will be granted in cases of hardship.
Students in regional cohort tracks meet the overseas
study requirement at the cohort partner institution.
Foreign Study: Students majoring in International
Business are required to study outside the United States
for a period of one semester, normally the spring
semester of the academic year in which IBUS 310 is
taken, at an approved institution. Exceptions to this
requirement will be granted in cases of hardship.
Students in regional cohort tracks meet the overseas
study requirement at the cohort partner institution.
Internationalization Requirement: All students in the
Moore School must meet a three course (nine-credit
hour) internationalization requirement. The curriculum
of the International Business major satisfies this
requirement.
Internationalization Requirement: All students in the
Moore School must meet a three course (nine-credit
hour) internationalization requirement. The curriculum
of the International Business major satisfies this
requirement.
3. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
New course and core designation
EDUC 360
Global and Multicultural Perspectives on Education in International
Settings. (3) Study abroad course in which students apply social science
knowledge and analytical methods to understand the ways in which
culture, society, politics, and global forces affect education and schooling
in diverse international settings. May be repeated as content varies by
destination.
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Carolina Core GSS
A. Department of Instruction and Teacher Education
From: EDSE 402
Teachers and Teaching. (4) (Prereq: EDFN 300, 400, 401, and 401P)
To:
EDSE 402
Teachers and Teaching. (4) (Prereq: EDPY 401 and 401P)
4. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – College of Engineering and
Computing
Current
Proposed
The college is composed of five departments:
Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical
Engineering and has nine undergraduate degree
programs. These are 
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The college is composed of five departments:
Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical
Engineering and has eight undergraduate degree
programs. These are 
Bachelor of Science in Engineering – major
in Chemical Engineering, major in Civil
Engineering, major in Computer
Engineering, major in Electrical
Engineering, major in Engineering Science,
and major in Mechanical Engineering;
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science;
Bachelor of Science – major in Computer
Information Systems and major in
Biomedical Engineering.
There are also minors in Nuclear
Engineering and Computer Science.



Bachelor of Science in Engineering – major
in Chemical Engineering, major in Civil
Engineering, major in Computer
Engineering, major in Electrical
Engineering, and major in Mechanical
Engineering;
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science;
Bachelor of Science – major in Computer
Information Systems and major in
Biomedical Engineering.
There are also minors in Aerospace
Engineering, Computer Science, and
Nuclear Engineering.
Students have the the opportunity to pursue
specializations within these basic programs.
Students have the opportunity to pursue
specializations within these basic programs.
The majors in Chemical Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The majors in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and
Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,
http://www.abet.org.
The Bachelor or Science in Computer Science and
the major in Computer Information Systems are
accredited by the Computing Accreditation
Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and
the major in Computer Information Systems are
accredited by the Computing Accreditation
Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The majors in Biomedical Engineering and
Engineering Science are new programs that will be
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submitted for accreditation as soon as possible.
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – Deletion of Engineering
Science B.S.E.
Current
Proposed
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Engineering Science, B.S.E.
Learning
Outcomes
Curriculum
College of Engineering and
Computing
The Engineering Science program is a nondiscipline-specific engineering degree program
which enables students to engage in
interdisciplinary studies combining courses and
learning skills from several of the disciplinespecific engineering programs as well as
complementary studies in the sciences, liberal arts,
and business. It gives students the flexibility to
begin their studies or take prerequisite courses in a
graduate professional field such as law, business,
medicine, or education, while completing their
undergraduate engineering degree.
Learning Outcomes
The program outcomes are that students who
graduate with a B.S. in Engineering Sciences will
be able to …
 apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
and engineering.
 design and conduct experiments, as well as
to analyze and interpret data.
 design a system, component, or process to
meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical,
health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability.
 function on multidisciplinary teams.
 identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems.
 understand professional and ethical
responsibility.
 communicate effectively.
 understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context.
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recognize the need for, and an ability to
engage in life-long learning.
know of contemporary issues.
use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary forengineering
practice.
Curriculum
Degree Requirements (128 Hours)
Major Requirements (77 Hours)
9 Hours

ENGL 101 - Critical Reading and
Composition
 ENGL 102 - Rhetoric and Composition
Select one of the following:


ENGL 462 - Technical Writing
ENGL 463 - Business Writing
Liberal Arts (9 Hours)
14 Hours
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MATH 141 - Calculus I
MATH 142 - Calculus II
MATH 241 - Vector Calculus
MATH 242 - Elementary Differential
Equations
3 Hours

STAT 509 - Statistics for Engineers
4 Hours
 CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I
4 Hours
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
PHYS 211 - Essentials of Physics I
PHYS 211L - Essentials of Physics I Lab
Science Elective (8 Hours)
Two from the following:
 PHYS 212 - Essentials of Physics II
 PHYS 212L - Essentials of Physics II Lab
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BIOL 101 - Biological Principles I
BIOL 101L - Biological Principles I
Laboratory
BIOL 102 - Biological Principles II
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
BIOL 102L - Biological Principles II
Laboratory
 CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II
4 Hours
 CSCE 145 - Algorithmic Design I
6 Hours
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
ELCT 102 - Electrical Science
ELCT 221 - Circuits
3 Hours
 ECHE 300 - Chemical Process Principles
19 Hours



ENCP 101 - Introduction to Engineering I
ENCP 200 - Statics
ENCP 201 - Introduction to Applied
Numerical Methods
 ENCP 290 - Thermodynamic
Fundamentals
 ENCP 481 - Project Management
 ENCP 491 - Capstone Design Project I
 ENCP 492 - Capstone Design Project II
Engineering Electives (30 Hours)
Focus Area Electives (15 Hours)
Notes:
1. The liberal arts courses must include at least one
history course, one fine arts course, and one social
science course. The College maintains a list of
approved history, fine arts, and social science
electives.
2. Engineering electives require five courses,
including at least two upper division courses, in
each of two engineering disciplines. The College
maintains a list of approved course sequences.
3. The College maintains a list of approved focus
area electives for combined BS-Graduate
Professional degree programs. Other focus area
electives must be non-introductory courses in an
area of concentration and approved by the student’s
advisor.
A. Department of Chemical Engineering
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Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – Chemical Engineering B.S. –
Degree Requirements - Carolina Core
Current
Degree Requirements (131 Hours)
Proposed
Degree Requirements (131 Hours)
Carolina Core Requirements (34-46 Hours)
Major Requirements (83 Hours)
(3 Hours)
ECHE 101 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Or
ENCP 101 Introduction to Engineering
Or
UNIV 101 The Student in the University for
Engineers
(6 Hours)
ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition
ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition
Carolina Core Requirements
I.
Core Courses
CMW: Effective, Engaged and Persuasive
Communications – Written Component (6
Hours)
 ENGL 101 – Critical Reading and
Composition
 ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition
ARP: Analytical Reasoning and ProblemSolving (8 Hours)
 MATH 141 – Calculus I
 MATH 142 – Calculus II
Liberal Arts (18 Hours)
(14 Hours)
MATH 141 Calculus I
MATH 142 Calculus II
MATH 241 Vector Calculus
MATH 242 Elementary Differential Equations
(14 Hours)
CHEM 111
CHEM 112
CHEM 333
CHEM 334
SCI: Scientific Literacy (8 Hours)
 CHEM 111 – General Chemistry I


General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II’
PHYS 211 – Essentials of Physics I
PHYS 211 L – Essentials of Physics I Lab
GFL: Global Citizenship and Multicultural
Understanding - Foreign Language
(0-6 Hours)
Any approved Carolina Core course(s) for
GFL or score of two or better on foreign
language placement test.
(8 Hours)
PHYS 211 Essentials of Physics I
PHYS 211L Essentials of Physics I Lab
PHYS 222 Essentials of Physics II
PHYS 212L Essentials of Physics II Lab
(3 Hours)
ECHE 310 Introductory Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics
Or
ENCP 200 Thermodynamic Fundamentals
GHS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural
Understanding – Historical Thinking (3 Hours)
 Any approved Carolina Core GHS course.
(3 Hours)
ECHE 320 Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics
Or
ENCP 360 Fluid Mechanics
(36 Hours)
 ECHE 300 Chemical Process Principles
 ECHE 311 Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics
GSS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural
Understanding – Social Science (3 Hours)
 Any approved Carolina Core GSS course.
AIU: Aesthetic Reasoning and Interpretive
Understanding (3 Hours)
 Any approved Carolina Core AIU course.
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 ECHE 321 – Heat Flow Analysis
 ECHE 322 Mass Transfer
 ECHE 430 Chemical Engineering
Kinetics
 ECHE 440 Separation Process Design
 ECHE 460 Chemical Engineering
Laboratory I
 ECHE 461 Chemical Engineering
Laboratory II
 ECHE 465 Chemical Process Analysis
and Design I
 ECHE 466 Chemical Process Analysis
and Design II
 ECHE 550 Chemical Process Dynamics
and Control
 ECHE 567 Process Safety, Health, and
Loss Prevention
II.
Stand-Alone or Overlay Eligible Courses
Must include at least three hours not being
used to satisfy a Carolina Core requirement
in (I) above.
CMS: Effective, Engaged and Persuasive
Communication – Spoken Component (0-3
Hours)
 Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core CMS course.
INF: Information Literacy (0-3 Hours)
 Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core INF course.
VSR: Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
(0-3 Hours)
 Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core VSR course.
Chemistry Electives (6 Hours)
Chemistry laboratory electives (2 Hours)
Engineering electives (6 Hours)
Technical Electives (12 Hours)
III.
Integrative Courses in the Major
Liberal Arts (6 Hours)
Any approved liberal arts electives.
Major Degree Requirements (91 Hours)
Introduction to Engineering (3 Hours)
 ECHE 101 – Introduction to Chemical
Engineering
or
 ENCP 101 – Introduction to Engineering I
Mathematics (6 Hours)
 MATH 241 – Vector Calculus
 MATH 242 – Elementary Differential
Equations
Chemistry
General Chemistry II (4 Hours)
 CHEM 112 – General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry (6 Hours)
 CHEM 333 – Organic Chemistry I
 CHEM 334 – Organic Chemistry II
Chemistry Electives (6 Hours)
 Any approved chemistry elective courses.
Chemistry Laboratory Electives (2 Hours)
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
Any approved chemistry laboratory
elective course(s).
Essentials of Physics II (4 hours)
 PHYS 212 – Essentials of Physics II
 PHYS 212 L – Essentials of Physics II Lab
Introductory Thermodynamics (3 Hours)
 ECHE 310 – Introductory Chemical
Engineering Thermodynamics
or
 ENCP 290 - -Thermodynamic
Fundamentals
Fluid Mechanics (3 Hours)
 ECHE 320 – Chemical Engineering Fluid
Mechanics
or
 ENCP 360 – Fluid Mechanics
Chemical Engineering Core Courses (36 Hours)
 ECHE 300 – Chemical Process Principles
 ECHE 311 – Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics
 ECHE 321 – Heat Flow Analysis
 ECHE 322 – Mass Transfer
 ECHE 430 – Chemical Engineering
Kinetics
 ECHE 440 – Separation Process Design
 ECHE 460 – Chemical Engineering
Laboratory I
 ECHE 461 – Chemical Engineering
Laboratory II
 ECHE 465 – Chemical Process Analysis
and Design I
 ECHE 466 - - Chemical Process Analysis
and Design II
 ECHE 550 – Chemical Process Dynamics
and Control
 ECHE 567 – Process Safety, Health, and
Loss Prevention
Engineering electives (6 Hours)
 Any approved engineering elective courses
Technical electives (12 Hours)
 Any approved technical elective courses
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Optional Concentrations
Optional Concentrations
Students may opt to pursue any of the following
concentrations.
Students may opt to pursue any of the following
concentrations.
Concentration in Biomolecular Engineering
Concentration in Biomolecular Engineering
Students may choose to select program electives to
satisfy the requirements for an optional
concentration in Biomolecular Engineering. A
student must complete both BIOL 102 and BMEN
392. The student must complete a six hour cell and
molecular biology sequence (CHEM 555 and
CHEM 556) or (CHEM 550 and BIOL 302). The
student must compete two courses from the
following list of electives: BMEN 546, BMEN 572,
BMEN 271, BMEN 389, BMEN 589.
Students may choose to select program electives to
satisfy the requirements for an optional
concentration in Biomolecular Engineering. A
student must complete both BIOL 102 and BMEN
392. A student must complete a six hour cell and
molecular biology sequence (CHEM 555 and
CHEM 556) or (CHEM 550 and BIOL 302). A
student must compete two courses (6 credit hours)
from the following list of electives: BMEN 546,
BMEN 572, BMEN 271, BMEN 389, BMEN 589.
Concentration in Interdisciplinary Engineering
Concentration in Interdisciplinary Engineering
Students may choose to select electives to satisfy
the requirements for an optional concentration in
Interdisciplinary Engineering. A student must
complete five courses (15 credit hours) from the
following list of electives: EMCH 200 (or ECIV
200 or ENCP 200), EMCH 260, EMCH 310,
MATH 526, STAT 509, CSCE 206 or ECHE 456,
ELCT 220 or ELCT 221, ECHE 372 or EMCH
371, CHEM 621.
Students may choose to select program satisfy the
requirements for an optional concentration in
Interdisciplinary Engineering. A student must
complete five courses (15 credit hours) from the
following list of electives: EMCH 200 (or ECIV
200 or ENCP 200), EMCH 260, EMCH 310,
MATH 526, STAT 509, CSCE 206 or ECHE 456,
ELCT 220 or ELCT 221, ECHE 372 or EMCH
371, CHEM 621.
Concentration in Materials
Concentration in Materials
Students may choose to select program electives to
satisfy the requirements for an optional
concentration in Materials. A student must
complete five courses (15 credit hours) with two
courses (6 hours) from ECHE 571, ECHE 572, or
ECHE 372. The student must also complete three
courses (9 credit hours) from one of three options:
(EMCH 200, EMCH 260, and EMCH 310) or
(ELCT 220 or ELCT 221, ELCT 363, and ELCT
563 or ELCT 581) or (CHEM 511, CHEM 633,
and CHEM 644).
Students may choose to select program electives to
satisfy the requirements for an optional
concentration in Materials. A student must
complete five courses (15 credit hours) with two
courses (6 credit hours) from ECHE 571, ECHE
572, or ECHE 372. A student must also complete
three courses (9 credit hours) from one of three
options: (EMCH 200, EMCH 260, and EMCH 310)
or (ELCT 220 or ELCT 221, ELCT 363, and ELCT
563 or ELCT 581) or (CHEM 511, CHEM 633,
and CHEM 644).
Concentration in Energy
Concentration in Energy
Students may choose to select program electives to
Students may choose to select electives to satisfy
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satisfy the requirements for an optional
concentration in Energy. A student must compete
four courses (12 credit hours) from the following
list:
the requirements for an optional concentration in
Energy. A student must complete five courses (15
credits), which must include ECHE 573 and ECHE
372, ECHE 571 or ECHE 572. A student must also
complete three courses (9 credit hours) from the
following list of electives: ECHE 574, ELCT 510,
ELCT 563, EMCH 551, EMCH 552, EMCH 553,
EMCH 576, EMCH 592, EMCH 594.
ECHE 573, ECHE 574, ELCT 510, ELCT 563,
EMCH 551, EMCH 552, EMCH 553, EMCH 576,
EMCH 592, EMCH 594. The student must take
ECHE 573 and/or ECHE 574.

EMCH 552 - Introduction to Nuclear
Engineering
B. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – Civil and Environmental
Engineering – Overview
Current
Proposed
The objectives of the civil engineering
undergraduate program are to prepare our graduates
with the knowledge and skills needed for:
 Successful entry to civil engineering
practice and/or
postbaccalaureate education
 Life-ling learning and continuing
professional development
Program Educational Objectives*
1. Graduates of the Civil engineering program
should demonstrate their continuing successful
practice as civil engineers and/or their pursuit of
post baccalaureate education and/or their
engagement in other professional careers that
involve the application of engineering concepts.
2. Graduates of the civil engineering program
should demonstrate a commitment for continuing
professional development and life-long learning.
3. Graduates of the civil engineering program
should demonstrate the ability to advance within
their profession to positions of greater
responsibility and leadership.
*The Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department at the University of South Carolina
uses the term ―program educational objective‖ to
describe the expected accomplishments of our
students in a few years (three to five years)
following graduation. The term ―student learning
outcome‖ is used to describe the knowledge and
skills at the time of graduation.
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – Civil Engineering B.S.E. –
Degree Requirements - Carolina Core
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Current
Proposed
Degree Requirements (129 Hours)
Degree requirements (129 Hours)
(6 Hours)
 ENGL 101 – Critical Reading and
Composition
 ENGL 102 - Rhetoric and Composition
I. Carolina Core Requirements (31-37 Hours)
CMW: Communication – Writing (6 Hours)
Carolina Core Requirements (12 hours)**

(14 Hours)





MATH 141 - Calculus I
MATH 142 - Calculus II
MATH 241 - Vector Calculus
MATH 242 - Elementary Differential
Equations
ARP: Analytical Reasoning & ProblemSolving (8 Hours)


(3 Hours)

STAT 509 - Statistics for Engineers



CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I
PHYS 211 - Essentials of Physics I
PHYS 211L - Essentials of Physics I Lab
AIU: Aesthetic & Interpretive Understanding
(3 Hours)
 Any approved Carolina Core AIU course.
(8 Hours)




MATH 141 - Calculus I
MATH 142 - Calculus II
SCI: Scientific Literacy (8 Hours)
(8 Hours)


ENGL 101 - Critical Reading and
Composition
ENGL 102 - Rhetoric and Composition
GFL: Global Citizenship – Foreign Language
(0-6 Hours)
 Any approved Carolina Core course(s)
for GFL or score of two or better on
foreign language placement test.
PHYS 211 - Essentials of Physics I
PHYS 211L - Essentials of Physics I Lab
PHYS 212 - Essentials of Physics II
PHYS 212L - Essentials of Physics II Lab
(43 Hours)









GHS: Global Citizenship Historical Thinking
(3 Hours)
 Any approved Carolina Core GHS course.
ECIV 111 - Introduction to Engineering
Graphics and Visualization
ECIV 200 - Statics
ECIV 201 - Computational Methods for
Civil Engineering
ECIV 210 - Dynamics
ECIV 220 - Mechanics of Solids
ECIV 303 - Civil Engineering Materials
ECIV 320 - Structural Analysis I
ECIV 330 - Introduction to Geotechnical
Engineering
ECIV 340 - Introduction to Transportation
Engineering
GSS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural
Understanding – Social Science (3 Hours)
 Any approved Carolina Core GSS course.
II. Stand-Alone or Overlay Eligible Courses
(3-9 Hours)
Must include at least three hours not being used to
satisfy a Carolina Core requirement in (I) above.
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




ECIV 350 - Introduction to Environmental
Engineering
ECIV 360 - Fluid Mechanics
ECIV 362 - Introduction to Water
Resources Engineering
ECIV 405 - Systems Applications in Civil
Engineering
ECIV 470 - Civil Engineering Design
CMS: Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive
Communication – (Speech) (0-3 Hours)
 Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core CMS course.
INF: Information Literacy (0-3 Hours)
 Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core INF course.
ECIV laboratory (2 Hours)
VSR: Values, Ethics, Social Responsibility (0-3
Hours)
 Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core VSR course.
ECIV distribution and electives (24 Hours)
Engineering, science, or mathematics electives (9
Hours)
III. Integrated Courses in the Major – Civil
Engineering Requirements (95 Hours)
Notes:
**Carolina Core requirements include: i) One
course (3 credits) from the list of Global
Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding,
Historical Thinking Carolina Core
approved courses, ii) One course (3 credits) from
the list of Aesthetics & Interpretive Understanding
Carolina Core approved courses, iii) One course (3
credits) from the list of Professional Development
Carolina Core approved courses, iv) One course (3
credits) from the list of Global Citizenship and
Multicultural Understanding Social Component
approved courses, v) three overlay credit hours
from one course of the Oral Component of
Effective, Engaged and Persuasive Communication
approved courses. The Analytical Reasoning and
Problem Solving Carolina Core requirement is
achieved with MATH 141 and MATH 142. The
Scientific Literacy Carolina Core requirement is
achieved with CHEM Ill and PHYS 211. The
Information Literacy Carolina Core requirement is
achieved with ENGL I02.
Math and Science (17 Hours)






STAT 509 - Statistics for Engineers
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II
PHYS 212 - Essentials of Physics II
PHYS 212L - Essentials of Physics II Lab
MATH 241 – Vector Calculus
MATH 242 – Elementary Differential
Equations
Engineering Topics (43 Hours)








ECIV laboratory includes two courses selected
from ECIV 303L, 330L, 350L, 362L.


ECIV distribution includes one course from four of
the following five areas: environmental,
geotechnical, structures, transportation, and water
resources. The department maintains lists of
courses for each area.



ECIV electives are chosen from additional courses
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ECIV 111 - Introduction to Engineering
Graphics and Visualization
ECIV 200 - Statics
ECIV 201 - Computational Methods for
Civil Engineering
ECIV 210 - Dynamics
ECIV 220 - Mechanics of Solids
ECIV 303 - Civil Engineering Materials
ECIV 320 - Structural Analysis I
ECIV 330 - Introduction to Geotechnical
Engineering
ECIV 340 - Introduction to Transportation
Engineering
ECIV 350 - Introduction to Environmental
Engineering
ECIV 360 - Fluid Mechanics
ECIV 362 - Introduction to Water
Resources Engineering
ECIV 405 - Systems Applications in Civil
Engineering

offered in the department. The department
maintains lists of courses for each area.
ECIV 470 - Civil Engineering Design
ECIV laboratory (2 Hours)
 ECIV laboratory includes two courses
selected from ECIV 303L, 330L, 350L,
362L.
The department maintains a list of acceptable
engineering, science, or mathematics (ESM)
electives.
ECIV distribution and electives (24 Hours)
 ECIV distribution includes one course from
four of the following five areas:
environmental, geotechnical, structures,
transportation, and water resources. The
department maintains lists of courses for
each area.
 Four ECIV electives chosen from additional
courses offered in the department. The
department maintains lists of courses for
each area.
Engineering, science, or mathematics
electives (9 Hours)
 The department maintains a list of
acceptable engineering, science, or
mathematics (ESM) electives.
C. Department of Computer Science and Engineering
New course with Distance Education Delivery
CSCE 415
Mainframe Systems. [=ITEC 475](3) Introduction to the large scale
computer systems used by businesses to support thousands of
simultaneous users and process millions of transactions. (Prereq:
Professional division standing in ITEC, upper division standing in CSCE,
or permission of the instructor)
5. COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY, RETAIL, AND SPORT MANAGEMENT
A. Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Change in description and core designation
From: HRTM 280 Foundations of Tourism. (3) Examines the tourism industry from a
business and resource management perspective. Topics include structure
and organization of the tourism industry, impacts of tourism on society
and economies, and sustainable tourism development.
To:
HRTM 280 Foundations of Tourism. (3) Basic introduction to the social science of
tourism in the US and the world, including definitional issues, motivations
for travel, factors influencing demand-side and supply-side growth, the
tourism product, market segmentation and marketing, socioeconomic, and
ecological impacts, and destination life cycle dynamics.
Carolina Core GSS
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B. Department of Integrated Information Technology
Change in designator
From: ITEC 240
Business Law. (3)
To:
SPTE 240
Business Law. (3)
Effective: Fall 2013
Addition of cross-listing and Distance Education Delivery
From: ITEC 475
Mainframe Systems. (3)
To:
ITEC 475
Mainframe Systems. [=CSCE 415] (3)
C. Department of Retailing
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – Fashion Merchandising Minor
Current
Proposed
FASHION MERCHANDISING MINOR (18
Hours)
(The minor in fashion merchandising would be
deleted considering that fashion courses are
offered as part of the new minor in retailing.)
Required Courses (6 Hours)
 RETL 265 – Principles of Retailing
 RETL 268 – Principles of Fashion
Merchandising
Electives (12 Hours)
Select five courses from the following:
 RETL 115 – Fashion through the Ages:
3000 B.C. to 1800 A.D.
 RETL 324 – Topics in Fashion History
 RETL 350 – Sales Strategies
 RETL 365 – Visual Merchandising and
Store Design
 RETL 366 – Retail Buying
 RETL 368 – Fashion Product Analysis
 RETL 369 – Retail Promotion
 RETL 388 – Contemporary Trends in
Fashion
 RETL 425 – Retail Shopper Analysis
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – Retail Management Minor
Current
Proposed
RETAIL MANAGEMENT MINOR (18 Hours)
RETAILING MINOR (18 Hours)
Required Course (3 Hours)
 RETL 265 – Principles of Retailing
Required Course (3 Hours)
 RETL 265 – Principles of Retailing
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Electives (15 hours)
Electives (15 hours)
Select five courses from the following:
 RETL 115 – Fashion through the Ages:
3000 B.C. to 1800 A.D.
 RETL 310 – Internet Retailing
 RETL 324 – Topics in Fashion History
 RETL 344 – Personnel Organization and
Supervision
 RETL 350 – Sales Strategies
 RETL 351 – Small Business Organization
and Operation
 RETL 366 – Retail Buying
 RETL 369 – Retail Promotion
 RETL 425 – Retail Shopper Analysis
 RETL 485 – Multi-National Retailing
Select five courses from the following:
 RETL 115 – Fashion through the Ages:
3000 B.C. to 1800 A.D.
 RETL 116 – Fashion through the Ages:
1800 A.D. to the Present
 RETL 237 – Consumer Economics
 RETL 268 – Principles of Fashion
Merchandising
 RETL 324 – Topics in Fashion History
 RETL 350 – Sales Strategies
 RETL 351 – Small Business Organization
and Operation
 RETL 369 – Retail Promotion
 RETL 592 – Retailing/Fashion
Merchandising Field Study
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – Retailing B.S.
Current
Proposed
Retailing, B.S.
Retailing, B.S.
Degree Requirements (125 hours)
Degree Requirements (124 hours)
(No changes for Carolina Core Courses, College
Required Courses, or Related Coursework.
Changes begin under Major Coursework.)
Major Coursework (25 hours)







Major Coursework (27 hours)







RETL 265 – Principles of Retailing
RETL 295 – Retailing Practicum
RETL 366 – Retail Buying
RETL 369 – Retail Promotion
RETL 425 – Retail Shopper Analysis
RETL 485 – Multi-National Retailing
RETL 495 – Retailing Internship
RETL 265 – Principles of Retailing
RETL 295 – Retailing Practicum (6 hours)
RETL 366 – Retail Buying
RETL 369 – Retail Promotion
RETL 425 – Retail Shopper Analysis
RETL 485 – Multi-National Retailing
RETL 495 – Retailing Internship
Emphasis Requirements (18-21 hours)
Emphasis Requirements (21 hours)
Retail Management (18 hours)
Retail Management (21 hours)
Required Courses
 RETL 350 – Sales Strategies
 RETL 351 – Small Business Organization
and Operation
 RETL 487 – Retail Management Strategies
Required Courses
 RETL 330 – Loss Prevention for Retailers
 RETL 350 – Sales Strategies
 RETL 351 – Small Business Organization
and Operation
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
RETL 487 – Retail Management Strategies
Additional hours of RETL courses selected from
the following (9 hours)
 RETL 237 – Consumer Economics
 RETL 310 – Internet Retailing
 RETL 491 – Critical Issues in Retailing
 RETL 525 – Law for Retailers
 RETL 551 – Advanced Retail Business
Planning
 RETL 562 – Advanced Merchandise
Management Strategies
 RETL 592 – Retailing/Fashion
Merchandising Field Study
Additional hours of RETL courses selected from
the following (9 hours)
 RETL 201 – Exploration of Retail
Management and Fashion Merchandising
Industries
 RETL 237 – Consumer Economics
 RETL 310 – Internet Retailing
 RETL 460 – Retail Branding Strategies
 RETL 491 – Critical Issues in Retailing
 RETL 525 – Law for Retailers
 RETL 551 – Advanced Retail Business
Planning
 RETL 562 – Advanced Merchandise
Management Strategies
 RETL 590 – Special Topics in Retail
Management
 RETL 592 – Retailing/Fashion
Merchandising Field Study
 RETL 695 – Retailing Literature and
Thought
Additional hours of free elective courses (24
hours)
 Foreign Language (if applicable)
 Foreign Language (if applicable)
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
Additional hours of free elective courses (6 -18
hours)
The additional hours of electives may vary
depending upon how students fulfill the Carolina
Core requirements.
The additional hours of electives may vary
depending upon how students fulfill the Carolina
Core requirements.
Fashion Merchandising (21 hours)
Fashion Merchandising (21 hours)
Required Courses
 RETL 268 – Principles of Fashion
Merchandising
 RETL 365 – Visual Merchandising and Store
Design
 RETL 368 – Fashion Product Analysis
 RETL 388 – Fashion Forecasting
 RETL 462 – Merchandise Management
Required Courses
 RETL 268 – Principles of Fashion
Merchandising
 RETL 365 – Visual Merchandising and Store
Design
 RETL 368 – Fashion Product Analysis
 RETL 388 – Fashion Forecasting
 RETL 462 – Merchandise Management
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Strategies
Strategies
Additional hours of RETL courses selected from
the following (6 hours)
 RETL 115 – Fashion through the Ages:
3000 B.C. to 1800 A.D.
 Fashion 116 – Fashion through the Ages:
1800 A.D. to present
 RETL 201 – Exploration of Retail
Management and Fashion Merchandising
Industries
 RETL 237 – Consumer Economics
 RETL 310 – Internet Retailing
 RETL 324 – Topics in Fashion History
 RETL 330 – Loss Prevention for Retailers
 RETL 350 – Sales Strategies
 RETL 351 – Small Business Organization
and Operation
 RETL 460 – Retail Branding Strategies
 RETL 491 – Critical Issues in Retailing
 RETL 530 – Fashion and the Law
 RETL 551 – Advanced Retail Business
Planning
 RETL 562 – Advanced Merchandise
Management Strategies
 RETL 590 – Special Topics in Retail
Management
 RETL 592 – Retailing/Fashion
Merchandising Field Study
Additional hours of RETL courses selected from
the following (6 hours)
 RETL 115 – Fashion through the Ages:
3000 B.C. to 1800 A.D.
 Fashion 116 – Fashion through the Ages:
1800 A.D. to present
 RETL 201 – Exploration of Retail
Management and Fashion Merchandising
Industries
 RETL 237 – Consumer Economics
 RETL 310 – Internet Retailing
 RETL 324 – Topics in Fashion History
 RETL 330 – Loss Prevention for Retailers
 RETL 350 – Sales Strategies
 RETL 351 – Small Business Organization
and Operation
 RETL 460 – Retail Branding Strategies
 RETL 491 – Critical Issues in Retailing
 RETL 530 – Fashion and the Law
 RETL 551 – Advanced Retail Business
Planning
 RETL 562 – Advanced Merchandise
Management Strategies
 RETL 590 – Special Topics in Retail
Management
 RETL 592 – Retailing/Fashion
Merchandising Field Study
 RETL 695 – Retailing Literature and
Thought
Additional hours of free elective courses (21
hours)
 Foreign Language (if applicable)
 Foreign Language (if applicable)
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
 Elective
Additional hours of free elective courses (6-18
hours)
The additional hours of electives may vary
depending upon how students fulfill the Carolina
Core requirements.
The additional hours of electives may vary
depending upon how students fulfill the Carolina
Core requirements.
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Change in credit hours, description and prerequisites
From: RETL 295
Retailing Practicum. (4) Supervised work experience in an area of the
retail industry, selected by the student and approved by the instructor.
Restricted to Retailing Majors.
(Prereq: RETL lower division status; RETL 265; and Instructor approval)
To:
RETL 295
Retailing Practicum. (1-6) Supervised work experience in an area of the
retail industry, selected by the student and approved by the instructor.
May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 hours. Restricted to Retailing
Majors.
(Prereq: RETL 265; Instructor approval)
6. COLLEGE OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION STUDIES
A. Journalism and Mass Communications
Change in title and description
From: JOUR 555
Publication Design. (3) Current trends in publication design, including the
design, production, and publication of a magazine.
To:
JOUR 555
Publication Writing and Design. (3) Publication writing and design as well
as internal or constituent communications, focused on magazine
production for an internal audience.
Change in title, description and prerequisites
From: JOUR 560
Advertising Management. (3) Management of advertising agencies and
company advertising departments.
(Prereq: JOUR 368 and senior standing)
To:
JOUR 560
Creative Leadership. (3) The dynamics of leadership and management in
the creative industries. (Junior or senior standing)
Effective: Fall 2013
B. School of Library and Information Science
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – Information Science B.S. –
Degree Requirements - Carolina Core
Effective: Fall 2013
Current
Proposed
See School of Library and Information Science for
admission and progression requirements
See School of Library and Information Science for
admission and progression requirements.
Degree Requirements (126-127 Hours)
Degree Requirements (121 Hours)
1. Carolina Core Requirements (31-43 Hours)
2. Other General Education Requirements (36
Hours)
3. Major Requirements (36 Hours)
4. Minor or Additional Approved Electives
1. Satisfactory completion, with a cumulative
GPA at the time of graduation of at least
2.50, of all SLIS courses required for the
degree.
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2. Total cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 on
all course work attempted.
3. Approval of a program of study for the
B.S. in Information Science and a minor
field of study.
(18 Hours)
Carolina Core Requirements (31-43 Hours)
General Education Requirements (72-73 Hours)
CMW: Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive
Communication: Written Component (6 Hours)
English (9 Hours)
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ENGL 101 - Critical Reading and
Composition (grade of C or better)
and
ENGL 102 - Rhetoric and Composition
(grade of C or better)
ENGL 101 - Critical Reading and
Composition (grade of C or better)
and
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ENGL 102 - Rhetoric and Composition
(grade of C or better)
One course from:
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ARP: Analytical Reasoning and ProblemSolving (6-7 Hours)
ENGL 460 - Advanced Writing
ENGL 462 - Technical Writing
ENGL 463 - Business Writing
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Humanities and Fine Arts (9 Hours)
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and
SPCH 140 - Public Communication
or
SPCH 260 - Argumentation and Debate
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MATH 122 - Calculus for Business
Administration and Social Sciences
or
MART 110 - Media Culture
LING 300 - Introduction to Language
Sciences
MATH 141 - Calculus I
SCI: Scientific Literacy (7-8 Hours)
Social and Behavioral Sciences and History (33
Hours)
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STAT 201 - Elementary Statistics
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ACCT 222 - Introduction to Accounting
ECON 224 - Introduction to Economics
MKTG 350 - Principles of Marketing
JOUR 201 - Survey of Mass
Communications
MGSC 290 - Computer Information
Systems in Business
ITEC 264 - Computer Applications in
Business I
Two approved Carolina Core SCI courses
including one laboratory course
GFL: Global Citizenship and Multicultural
Understanding: Foreign Language (0-6 Hours,
depending on placement test)
Any approved Carolina Core course(s) for GFL or
score of two or better on foreign language
placement test.
GHS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural
Understanding: Historical Thinking (3 Hours)
Remaining Courses
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Any approved Carolina Core GHS course.
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GSS: Global Citizenship and Multicultural
Understanding: Social Sciences (3 Hours)
Two HIST courses (one must be non-U.S.)
One course from AFRO, ENGL (280 and
higher except 450 and 460-63), fine arts,
foreign language (121 and higher), history
(300 and higher), philosophy (except 110,
111, 511), religious studies, WGST 111
Two courses from ANTH, PSYC, SOCY

Any approved Carolina Core GSS course.
AIU: Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
(3 Hours)
Any approved Carolina Core AIU course.
Natural Sciences, Numerical/Analytical
Reasoning, Foreign Language (21-22 Hours)
CMS: Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive
Communication (0-3 Hours*)

Eight hours natural science chosen from the
following fields:
Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core CMS course.
INF: Information Literacy (0-3 Hours*)
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ASTR
BIOL
CHEM
ENVR
GEOG 201 - Landform Geography
GEOG 202 - Weather and Climate.
GEOG 545 - Synoptic Meteorology
GEOL
MSCI
PHYS
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VSR: Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
(0-3 Hours*)
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Any approved overlay or stand-alone
lCarolina Core VSR course.
* 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.
Numerical/Analytical Reasoning
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Any approved overlay or stand-alone
Carolina Core INF course, with the
exception of SLIS 202.
STAT 201 - Elementary Statistics
MATH 122 - Calculus for Business
Administration and Social Sciences
or
MATH 141 - Calculus I
Other General Education Requirements (36
Hours)
CSCE 102 - General Applications
Programming or higher
Additional hours from natural science or
numerical/analytical reasoning or foreign
language
Foreign Language:

Any additional approved Carolina Core
GHS course

Any additional approved Carolina Core
GSS course.
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
ACCT 222 - Introduction to Accounting
CSCE 101 – Introduction to Computer
Concepts
CSCE 102 – General Applications
Programming or higher
ECON 224 - Introduction to Economics
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Students shall demonstrate in one foreign language
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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. Course work equivalent to university foreign
language course work at or above the 121 level will
apply toward the BSIS degree. If USC foreign
language courses numbered 109 and 110 (or 111)
are taken to meet the University’s proficiency
requirement, a maximum of 4 hours will apply
toward the BSIS degree.

ENGL 460 - Advanced Writing
or

ENGL 462 - Technical Writing
Or

ENGL 463 - Business Writing

ITEC 264 - Computer Applications in
Business I
JOUR 201 - Survey of Mass
Communications
LING 300 - Introduction to Language
Sciences
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MKTG 350 - Principles of Marketing

SPCH 140 - Public Communication* *
or

SPCH 260 - Argumentation and Debate
** SPCH 140 may not be selected if it was used
to satisfy the CMS requirement in the Carolina
Core.
B.S. in Information Science Degree Courses (36
Hours)
Required Courses (12 Hours)
All students majoring in information science must
satisfactorily complete, with a grade of C or better,
the following courses (see complete description of
each course below):
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SLIS 201 - Introduction to Information
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Science
SLIS 202 - Introduction to Information
Literacy and Technology
SLIS 301 - Information Storage and
Retrieval
SLIS 402 - Introduction to Management
Within Information Environments
Related Required Courses (12 Hours)
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CSCE 204 - Program Design and
Development
ITEC 343 - Introduction to Computer
Hardware and Software Support
ITEC 348 - Applications for Technical
Support
ITEC 362 - Web-Based Support Systems
Additional Elective Information Science Courses
(12 Hours required)
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SLIS 310 - Research Methods in
Information Science
SLIS 315 - Information Policy
SLIS 410 - Knowledge Management
SLIS 420 - Communication and
Information Transfer
SLIS 430 - Use-Centered Information
Architecture
SLIS 435 - Digital Information
Infrastructure
SLIS 440 - Competitive Intelligence
SLIS 480 - Emerging Topics in
Information Science
SLIS 494 - Independent Study in
Information Science
SLIS 496 - Internship in Information
Science
Additional Elective Courses or Minor (18
Hours)
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A student majoring in information science has the
option of completing a specified minor sequence of
prescribed courses prescribed by the unit offering
the minor (see Complementary Programs below) or
selecting an additional 18 hours of elective courses,
as approved by the advisor. General education
requirement courses do not count as electives. All
elective courses must be passed with a grade of C
or better. The minor is intended to develop a
coherent basic preparation in a second area of
study. Courses applied toward general education
requirements cannot be counted toward the minor.
No course may satisfy both major and minor
requirements. All minor courses must be passed
with a grade of C or better. For descriptions of
specific minors, students should consult the
department in which they wish to minor for a list of
courses, noting completion of their minor and have
prerequisites that may not count towards the minor.
A minor advisement form must be completed by
the end of the junior year (having completed
between 60 and 90 semester hours) year and
approved by the school.
7. COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
New course
PHAR 401
Introduction to Pharmacy in the United States. (3) Introduction to the
practice of pharmacy in the U.S., with didactic and experiential components,
for students enrolled in a pre-pharmacy program in the U.S. and for pharmacy
students enrolled at international universities.
(Prereq: completion of one year of pre-pharmacy in the U.S. or one year of
a pharmacy program at an international university)
Effective: Summer II 2013
Enrollment Restrictions: 40 students; maximum of 20 international
students
Excluded: international students who do not fulfill criteria for
admission to USC
Special Permission: By Instructor
8. ARNOLD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A. Department of Environmental Health Sciences
New courses
ENHS 515
Introduction to Public Health and Emergency Preparedness and Response.
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(3) Introduction to emergency preparedness and response in relation to
environmental and public health. Historical context for the emergence of
public health emergency preparedness and demonstration of articulation
with community response partner agencies in the post-9/11 era.
Effective: Fall 2013
ENHS 664
Environmental Genomics. (3) ―State of the art‖ molecular techniques that
elucidate mechanisms of environmental contaminants in model systems.
B. Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
Change in description
From: HPEB 321
Personal and Community Health. (3) Principles of personal hygiene:
physiological systems of the body with emphasis on nutrition, physical
fitness, stress control, consumer health, sexuality, and self-care skills.
To:
HPEB 321
Personal and Community Health. (3) Psychosocial health, stress
management, leading infectious and noninfectious diseases, nutrition,
physical fitness, sexuality, consumer health and health care access,
environmental health, aging, and death.
New course
HPEB 470
Principles of Global Health. (3) Examination of major global health topics
and approaches used by governmental, non-governmental, international
institutions and donor agencies to improve health in low and middle
income countries. Critical analysis and generation of intervention
strategies to combat health issues in various country settings.
Effective: Fall 2013
Change in prerequisite
From: HPEB 521
The Total School Health Program. (3)
(Prereq: HPEB 331 or 434, or consent of instructor)
To:
HPEB 521
The Total School Health Program. (3)
New course with Distance Education Delivery
HPEB 555
Managing Stress. (3) Conceptualizing the nature of the stress;
psychological, emotional, and spiritual aspects of stress; competency in
the active management of stress and mobilizing support.
9. SOUTH CAROLINA HONORS COLLEGE
Change in curriculum. Website 2012-2013 Bulletin – South Carolina Honors
College – Carolina Core
Current
Proposed
None—proposed text to be added as final
paragraph of SCHC Curriculum section.
South Carolina Honors College Students may meet
University Core Curriculum requirements through
honors courses determined to be core-appropriate
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by the South Carolina Honors College, with the
oversight of the Provost. The South Carolina
Honors College maintains a list of such courses.
10. SYSTEM AFFAIRS AND EXTENDED UNIVERSITY
Palmetto Programs
Addition of Distance Education Delivery to Existing Course
ENGL P431A Children’s Literature. (3)
CHEM P105 Chemistry and Modern Society I. (3)
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