Attachment 2.
REPORT: COMMITTEE ON CURRICULA AND COURSES
(For consideration by the Faculty Senate at its April 24, 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 Peter Binev (Mathematics) in advance of Faculty Senate meeting if errors
are noted, either by phone: 576-6269 or e-mail: binev@math.sc.edu
1. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
A. Department of Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)
Changes to prerequisites and corequisites in the following courses:
Effective: Fall 2012
Current
Proposed
AERO 101 - The Foundation of the U.S. Air Force
I. (1)
Corequisite: For cadets only: AERO 101L or
permission of instructor
AERO 101 - The Foundation of the U.S. Air Force
I. (1)
AERO 101L - Initial Military Training Cadet
Leadership Laboratory I. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 101
Note: Restricted to; Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 101L - Initial Military Training Cadet
Leadership Laboratory I. (0)
Note: Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 102 - The Foundation of the U.S. Air Force
II. (1)
Corequisite: For Cadets Only: AERO 102L or
permission of instructor
AERO 102 - The Foundation of the U.S. Air Force
II. (1)
AERO 102L - Initial Military Training Cadet
Leadership Laboratory II. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 102
Prerequisites: Restricted to cadets; Graded
Pass/Fail
AERO 102L - Initial Military Training Cadet
Leadership Laboratory II. (0)
Note: Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 201 - The Evolution of the U.S. Air Force I.
(1)
Corequisites: For cadets only: AERO 201L or
permission of instructor
AERO 201 - The Evolution of the U.S. Air Force I.
(1)
AERO 201L - Field Training Preparation Cadet
Leadership Laboratory I. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 201
Note: Restricted to cadets; Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 201L - Field Training Preparation Cadet
Leadership Laboratory I. (0)
Note: Graded Pass/Fail
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AERO 202 - The Evolution of the U.S. Air Force
II. (1)
Corequisite: For cadets only: AERO 202L or
permission of instructor
AERO 202 - The Evolution of the U.S. Air Force
II. (1)
AERO 202L - Initial Field Training Preparation
Cadet Leadership Laboratory II. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 202
Note: Restricted to cadets; Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 202L - Initial Field Training Preparation
Cadet Leadership Laboratory II. (0)
Note: Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 301 - Air Force Leadership Studies I. (4)
Corequisite: For cadets only: AERO 301L or
permission of instructor
AERO 301 - Air Force Leadership Studies I. (4)
Corequisite: AERO 301L
AERO 301L – Intermediate Cadet Leader
Leadership Laboratory I. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 301
Note: Restricted to cadets. Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 301L – Intermediate Cadet Leader
Leadership Laboratory I. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 301
Note: Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 302 - Air Force Leadership Studies II. (4)
Corequisites: For cadets only: AERO 302L or
permission of instructor
Prerequisites: AERO 301 or permission of
instructor
AERO 302 - Air Force Leadership Studies II. (4)
Corequisite: AERO 302L
Prerequisite: AERO 301
AERO 302L - Intermediate Cadet Leader
Leadership Laboratory II. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 302
Prerequisites: AERO 301L or permission of
instructor
Note: Restricted to cadets. Graded Pass/Fail.
AERO 302L - Intermediate Cadet Leader
Leadership Laboratory II. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 302
Prerequisite: AERO 301L
Note: Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 401 - National Security Affairs. (4)
Corequisite: For cadets only: AERO 401L or
permission of instructor
Prerequisites: AERO 302 or permission of
instructor
AERO 401 - National Security Affairs. (4)
Corequisite: AERO 401L
Prerequisite: AERO 302
AERO 401L - Senior Cadet Leader Leadership
Laboratory I. (0)
Corequisites: AERO 401
Prerequisites: AERO 302L or permission of
instructor
Note: Restricted to cadets. Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 401L - Senior Cadet Leader Leadership
Laboratory I. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 401
Prerequisite: AERO 302L
Note: Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 402 - Preparation for Active Duty. (4)
Corequisites: For cadets only: AERO 402L or
permission of instructor
Prereq: AERO 401 or permission of instructor;
AERO 402 - Preparation for Active Duty. (4)
Corequisite: AERO 402L
Prerequisite: AERO 401
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AERO 402L - Senior Cadet Leader Leadership
Laboratory II. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 402
Prerequisites: AERO 401L or permission of
instructor
Note: Restricted to cadets. Graded Pass/Fail.
AERO 402L - Senior Cadet Leader Leadership
Laboratory II. (0)
Corequisite: AERO 402
Prerequisite: AERO 401L
Note: Graded Pass/Fail
AERO 499L - Extended Cadet Leader Leadership
Laboratory. (0)
Prerequisites: 402L or permission of instructor
Note: Restricted to cadets. Graded Pass/Fail.
AERO 499L – Extended Cadet Leader Leadership
Laboratory. (0)
Prerequisite: 402L
Note: Graded Pass/Fail
B. Department of Anthropology
Core designation
From: ANTH 161 Human Origins: An Introduction to Biological Anthropology. (4)
To:
ANTH 161 Human Origins: An Introduction to Biological Anthropology. (4)
Carolina Core SCI
New course
ANTH 388 Cultures, Pregnancy, and Birth. [=WGST 388] (3) Anthropological study
of pregnancy and birth with a cross-cultural focus comparing the United
States to other nations. Examination of cultural factors such as prenatal
care, dietary practices, taboos, birth location, practitioners, and birthing
styles. Effective: Spring 2013
C. Department of Art
Change in title and description plus addition of cross-listing
From: MART 110 Introduction to Media Arts. (3) Introduction to the theories and aesthetics
of film video, photography, audio, and new media.
To:
MART 110 Media Culture. [=FILM 110] (3) Introduction to the critical study of film,
video, photography, audio, and new media.
Effective: Fall 2012
D. Department of Biological Sciences
Change in title and description
From: BIOL 541
Principles of Biochemistry. [=CHEM 550] (3) A survey of fundamentals
biochemistry.
To:
BIOL 541
Biochemistry. [=CHEM 550] (3) Description of biological
macromolecules and major metabolic pathways.
Effective: Fall 2012
Change in title
From: BIOL 541L Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory. [=CHEM 550L] (1)
To:
BIOL 541L Biochemistry Laboratory. [=CHEM 550L] (1)
Effective: Fall 2012
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New course
BIOL 662
Signal Transduction and Pathogenesis. (3) Signaling pathways involved in
human diseases, such as cancer, AIDS, autoimmune diseases and diabetes,
and cellular processes involving apoptosis, cell cycle, cell-cell adhesion,
growth factors, hormones, G protein-coupled receptors, cytokines and
immune response.
Prereq: BIOL 302 and BIOL 303 or consent of instructor
Effective: Fall 2012
E. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Change in title and description
From: CHEM 550 Principles of Biochemistry. [=BIOL 541] (3) A survey of fundamentals
biochemistry.
To:
CHEM 550 Biochemistry. [=BIOL 541] (3) Description of biological
macromolecules and major metabolic pathways.
Effective: Fall 2012
Change in title
From: CHEM 550L Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory. [=BIOL 541L] (3)
To:
CHEM 550L Biochemistry Laboratory. [=BIOL 541L] (3)
Effective: Fall 2012
F. Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Addition of Distance Education Delivery to Existing Course
CRJU 426
Criminal Justice and Mental Health. (3)
Effective: Fall 2012
G. Department of English Language and Literature
Change in description and Core designation
From: SPCH 140
Public Communication. (3) Public speaking and the principles and
criticism of oral public communication, to include performance by
students.
To:
SPCH 140
Public Communication. (3) Introduction to theory and practice of oral
communication in public, social, and institutional contexts. Includes
foundational and cumulative training in the invention, performance, and
critical analysis of oral communication, with emphasis on argumentation,
persuasion, audience analysis, delivery, and ethical forms of engagement.
Carolina Core CMS
H. Program of Film and Media Studies
New course
FILM 110
Media Culture. [=MART 110] (3) Introduction to the critical study of film,
video, photography, audio, and new media.
Effective: Fall 2012
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I. Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Core designation
From: FREN 290
French Literature in Translation. (3)
To:
FREN 290
French Literature in Translation. (3)
Carolina Core AIU
From: SPAN 220
To:
SPAN 220
Selected Works of Hispanic Literature in English Translation. (3)
Selected Works of Hispanic Literature in English Translation. (3)
Carolina Core AIU
Change in description and Core designation
From: PORT 122
Basic Proficiency in Portuguese. (3) Practice and further development of
essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Admission only
by successful completion of Portuguese 121.
To:
PORT 122
Basic Proficiency in Portuguese. (3) Practice and further development of
essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Carolina Core GFL
Change in note and Core designation
From: SPAN 109
Beginning Spanish I. (3)
Note: Admission to 109 restricted to those who have never studied
Spanish previously or who have placed by examination into 109;109
offered in fall and summer I only. Credit may be received only for one of
the following: 109/110; 111; or 121.
To:
SPAN 109
Beginning Spanish I. (3)
Note: Restricted to those who have never studied Spanish or placed by
examination into SPAN 109. Fall and summer I only. Credit may be
received only for one of the following: SPAN 109/110; 111; or 121.
Carolina Core GFL
From: SPAN 110
To:
SPAN 110
Beginning Spanish II. (3)
Note: Admission to 110 restricted to those who have completed SPAN
109. 110 offered in spring and summer II only. Credit may be received
only for one of the following: 109/110; 111; or 121.
Beginning Spanish II. (3)
Note: Restricted to those who have completed SPAN 109. Spring and
summer II only. Credit may be received only for one of the following:
SPAN 109/110; 111; or 121.
Carolina Core GFL
J. Program of Linguistics
Change in prerequisite
From: LING 567
Psychology of Language. [=PSYC 506]
(Prereq: consent of instructor)
To:
LING 567
Psychology of Language. [=PSYC 506]
Effective: Fall 2012
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K. Department of Psychology
Addition of Distance Education Delivery to Existing Course
PSYC 101
Introduction to Psychology. (3)
Change in prerequisite
From: PSYC 405
Cognitive Psychology. (3)
(Prereq: PSYC 400)
To:
PSYC 405
Cognitive Psychology. (3)
Effective: Fall 2012
From: PSYC 506
To:
PSYC 506
Psychology of Language. [=LING 567]
(Prereq: consent of instructor)
Psychology of Language. [=LING 567]
Effective: Fall 2012
L. Department of Statistics
Addition of Distance Education Delivery to Existing Course
STAT 110
Introduction to Statistical Reasoning. (3)
Effective: Fall 2012
Change in description
From: STAT 512
Mathematical Statistics. (3) Sampling theory, discrete and continuous
transformations, t and F distributions, independence of sample mean and
S2; limiting distributions, central limit theorem; quality of estimators,
testing statistical hypotheses, confidence intervals, Bayesian estimates.
To:
STAT 512
Mathematical Statistics. (3) Functions of random variables, order
statistics, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, quality of
estimators, interval estimation, sufficient statistics, minimum-variance
unbiased estimator, maximum likelihood, large-sample theory,
introduction to hypothesis testing.
Effective: Fall 2012
From: STAT 513
To:
STAT 513
Theory of Statistical Inference. (3) Hypothesis testing, Neyman-Pearson
Theorem, best tests, likelihood ratio tests; sufficient statistics, Rao
Blackwell theorem, completeness; efficiency, sequential probability ratio
test, multiple comparisons.
Theory of Statistical Inference. (3) Hypothesis testing, Neyman-Pearson
lemma, likelihood ratio tests, power, theory of linear models including
multiple linear regression and ANOVA, Bayesian inference, advanced
topics including survival analysis.
Effective: Fall 2012
Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – Bachelor of Science in
Statistics – General Major
Effective: Fall 2012
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Current
Proposed
General Major (27 Hours)
General Major (27 Hours)
Theory and Models (9 Hours)
Theory (9 Hours)
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Methods and Computation (9 Hours)
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STAT 511 - Probability
STAT 512 - Mathematical Statistics
STAT 513 - Theory of Statistical Inference
Methods and Computation (9 Hours)
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STAT 509* or STAT 515*
STAT 516 - Statistical Methods II
STAT 540 - Computing in Statistics
Advanced Applications (9 Hours)
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STAT 511 - Probability
STAT 512 - Mathematical Statistics
STAT 513 - Theory of Statistical Inference
STAT 509* or STAT 515*
STAT 516 - Statistical Methods II
STAT 540 - Computing in Statistics
Advanced Applications (9 Hours)
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Select three courses from STAT 500 or
above (excluding STAT 509 and 515).
Select three courses from STAT 500* or
above.
Note:
Note:
* Major credit will be given for only one of STAT 509 or
STAT 515.
* Major credit will be given for only one of STAT 509 or
STAT 515.
Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – Additional Major
prerequisites for Emphasis in Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics
Effective: Fall 2012
Current
Proposed
2. Major
2. Major
The Bachelor of Science in Statistics degree program is
designed to give the student a balance of skills in
statistical theory and applied statistical data analysis.
The program is broad, yet rigorous enough to prepare a
student to work in business, industry, or government as a
The Bachelor of Science in Statistics degree program is
designed to give the student a balance of skills in
statistical theory and applied statistical data analysis.
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statistician, or to pursue graduate work in statistics.
The program is broad, yet rigorous enough to prepare a
student to work in business, industry, or government as a
statistician, to work as an actuary, or to pursue graduate
work in statistics.
Major Prerequisites
Major Prerequisites
The following courses may fulfill some of the general
education or cognate requirements and must be passed
with a C or higher (in at most two attempts) for a B.S.
degree in statistics:
The following courses may fulfill some of the general
education or cognate requirements and must be passed
with a C or higher (in at most two attempts) for a B.S.
degree in statistics:
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MATH 141 - Calculus I
MATH 142 - Calculus II
MATH 241 - Vector Calculus
Select one course from the following:
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MATH 526 - Numerical Linear Algebra
MATH 544 - Linear Algebra
Select one course from the following:
CSCE 145 - Algorithmic Design I
CSCE 206 - Scientific Applications
Programming
Select one course from the following:
MATH 141 - Calculus I
MATH 142 - Calculus II
MATH 241 - Vector Calculus
Select one course from the following:
MATH 526 - Numerical Linear Algebra
MATH 544 - Linear Algebra
Select one course from the following:
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CSCE 145 - Algorithmic Design I
CSCE 206 - Scientific Applications
Programming
Select one course from the following:
ENGL 462 - Technical Writing
ENGL 463 - Business Writing
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ENGL 462 - Technical Writing
ENGL 463 - Business Writing
Additional Major Prerequisites for Emphasis in
Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics

FINA 341 - Management of Risk and Insurance
Select one course from the following:
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FINA 442 - Life Insurance
FINA 443 - Property and Liability Insurance
FINA 445 - Employee Benefits
Attachment 2.
Major with Emphasis in Actuarial Mathematics and
Statistics (57-58 hours)
Major with Emphasis in Actuarial Mathematics and
Statistics (45 hours)
Theory and Models (9 Hours)
Theory (9 Hours)
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Methods and Computation (9 Hours)
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STAT 511 - Probability
STAT 512 - Mathematical Statistics
STAT 513 - Theory of Statistical Inference
Methods and Computation (9 Hours)
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STAT 509 * or STAT 515 *
STAT 516 - Statistical Methods II
STAT 540 - Computing in Statistics
Advanced Applications (9 Hours)
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STAT 511 - Probability
STAT 512 - Mathematical Statistics
STAT 513 - Theory of Statistical Inference
STAT 509 * or STAT 515 *
STAT 516 - Statistical Methods II
STAT 540 - Computing in Statistics
Advanced Applications (9 Hours)
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STAT 520 - Forecasting and Time Series
STAT 521 - Applied Stochastic Processes
Select one course from STAT 500*
STAT 520 - Forecasting and Time Series
STAT 521 - Applied Stochastic Processes
Select one course from STAT 500* or above
Cognate in Mathematics (12-13 Hours)
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MATH 241 - Vector Calculus
MATH 526 or MATH 544
Select six hours from the following:
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MATH 550 - Vector Analysis
MATH 554 - Analysis I
MATH 570 - Discrete Optimization
Minor in Risk Management and Insurance (18 Hours)
Minor in Risk Management and Insurance (18 Hours)
Refer to the Risk Management and Insurance Minor for
requirements.
The Minor in Risk Management and Insurance is
required for the Emphasis in Actuarial Mathematics and
Statistics. Refer to the Risk Management and Insurance
Minor for requirements.
Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – Intensive Major termination
Current
Proposed
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Intensive Major (36 Hours)
The following requirements must be completed in
addition to the General Major Requirements:
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MATH 550 - Vector Analysis
MATH 554 - Analysis I
Select one course from the following:
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STAT 500* and above
MATH 527 - Numerical Analysis
MATH 555 - Analysis II
MATH 570 - Discrete Optimization
MATH 574 - Discrete Mathematics
M. Program of Women’s and Gender Studies
New course
WGST 388 Cultures, Pregnancy, and Birth. [=ANTH 388] (3) Anthropological study
of pregnancy and birth with a cross-cultural focus comparing the United
States to other nations. Examination of cultural factors such as prenatal
care, dietary practices, taboos, birth location, practitioners, and birthing
styles. Effective: Spring 2013
WGST 621
Maternal and Child Health. [=HPEB 621] (3) Public health issues, social
and behavioral science, policies, programs, and services related to
maternal and child health in the United States and other countries.
Effective: Fall 2012
2. MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – to all undergraduate majors in
the Moore School of Business (B.S.B.A) to meet the Carolina Core requirement for
Globalization and Multicultural Diversity in: Accounting, Finance, Insurance and Risk
Management, International Business, Management Science, Management, Marketing, Real
Estate, and Business Economics
Effective: Fall 2012
Current
Proposed
History (3 Hours)
HIST 112 – United States History since 1865
History (3 Hours)
Any approved History course meeting the
Carolina Core requirement for Globalization
and Multicultural Diversity.
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A. Department of Economics
New course
ECON 510
Experimental Economics. (3) Exploration of the basic theory and
techniques of experimental economics. Topics include: basic game
theory, experimental design, and elements of behavioral economic
thought. Effective: Fall 2012
B. Department of Finance
Change in description and prerequisite/corequisite
From: FINA 341
Management of Risk and Insurance. (3) A management approach to the
handling of non-speculative risks faced by individuals and organizations.
Analysis of the nature and uses of private and social insurance as well as
other methods for achieving economic security. Tactics, techniques, and
strategies for managers of life, health, property, and liability insurance
programs.
To:
FINA 341
Introduction to decision making under uncertainty and overview of how
various markets allow individuals and organizations to diversify risk.
Includes measurement of risk, behavioral bias in decision making under
uncertainty, diversification of risk, the role of capital in ensuring
performance, moral hazard, adverse selection, insurance pricing, and
applications to public policy issues such as health care, catastrophe risk,
and safety regulation.
(Prereq/Coreq: FINA 363) Effective: Fall 2012
Change in prerequisite
From: FINA 442
Life Insurance. (3)
To:
FINA 442
Life Insurance. (3) (Prereq: FINA 341)
Effective: Fall 2012
From: FINA 443
To:
FINA 443
Property and Liability Insurance. (3) (Prereq: FINA 363)
Property and Liability Insurance. (3) (Prereq: FINA 341)
Effective: Fall 2012
From: FINA 444
To:
FINA 444
Corporate Risk Management. (3) (Prereq: FINA 363)
Corporate Risk Management. (3) (Prereq: FINA 341)
Effective: Fall 2012
From: FINA 445
To:
FINA 445
Employee Benefits. (3)
Employee Benefits. (3) (Prereq: FINA 341)
Effective: Fall 2012
New course
FINA 490
Special Topics in Finance. (3) Analysis of current topics, issues and
practices in various areas of finance. May be taken up to three times as
content varies by suffix and title.
Effective: Fall 2012
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Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – Insurance and Risk
Management Major – Effective: Fall 2012
Current
Proposed
Insurance and Risk Management, B.S.B.A.
Risk Management and Insurance, B.S.B.A.
Curriculum (122 Hours)
Curriculum (122 Hours)
Major Requirements (61 Hours)
Major Requirements (61 Hours)
See Moore School of Business for entrance
requirements, progression requirements, and
other regulations.
See Moore School of Business for entrance
requirements, progression requirements, and
other regulations.
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4. Insurance and Risk Management (12-15
Hours)
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General Education Requirements (4044 Hours)
Business Core (40 Hours)
Communication (Included in General
Education Requirements)
Insurance and Risk Management (1215 Hours)
Internationalization Requirement (9
Hours)
Directed General Education Course
Work (non-BA) (minimum of 18
Hours)
FINA 341 - Management of Risk and
Insurance
FINA 442 - Life Insurance
FINA 443 - Property and Liability
Insurance
FINA 444 - Corporate Risk
Management
FINA 445 - Employee Benefits
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General Education Requirements (4044 Hours)
Business Core (40 Hours)
Communication (Included in General
Education Requirements)
Risk Management and Insurance (15
Hours)
Internationalization Requirement (9
Hours)
Directed General Education Course
Work (non-BA) (minimum of 18
Hours)
4. Risk Management and Insurance (15
Hours)
Students must take the following two (2)
courses:
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FINA 341 - Management of Risk and
Insurance
FINA 469 – Investment Analysis and
Portfolio Management
Students must choose three of the following
courses:
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FINA 442 - Life Insurance
FINA 443 - Property and Liability
Insurance
FINA 444 - Corporate Risk
Management
FINA 445 - Employee Benefits
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Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – Insurance and Risk
Management Minor – Effective: Fall 2012
Current
Proposed
Risk Management and Insurance Minor
Risk Management and Insurance Minor
Prerequisite Course (3 Hours)
ECON 221 – Principles of Microeconomics
Required Courses
Required Courses
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ACCT 222 - Introduction to Accounting
ECON 224 - Introduction to Economics
FINA 363 - Introduction to Finance
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Elective Courses
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ACCT 225 – Introduction to Financial
Accounting
ECON 222 – Principles of
Macroeconomics
FINA 363 - Introduction to Finance
FINA 469 – Investment Analysis and
Portfolio Management
FINA 471 – Derivative Securities
FINA 475 – Fixed Income Securities
One course chosen from:
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FINA 341 - Management of Risk and
Additional courses of interest may include:
Insurance
FINA 444 - Corporate Risk Management
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One course chosen from:
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FINA 442 - Life Insurance
FINA 443 - Property and Liability
Insurance
FINA 444 - Corporate Risk Management
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FINA 341 – Management of Risk and
Insurance
FINA 442 - Life Insurance
FINA 443 – Property and Liability
Insurance
FINA 444 - Corporate Risk
Management
FINA 445 – Employee Benefits
Attachment 2.
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FINA 445 - Employee Benefits
One course chosen from:
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FINA 442 - Life Insurance
FINA 443 - Property and Liability
Insurance
FINA 444 - Corporate Risk Management
FINA 445 - Employee Benefits
MGSC 392 - Quantitative Analysis for
Business Decision Making
MGSC 393 - Advanced Management
Science
MGSC 594 - Decision Support and
Expert Systems
ECON 420 - Business Applications of
Economic Forecasting
ECON 594 - Introduction to
Econometrics
BADM 499 - Business Internship
C. Department of International Business
New course
IBUS 427
Global Stakeholder Management. (3) Survey of the managerial, political,
economic, sociological and psychological foundations of global
stakeholder management and engagement through extant theory and case
study examples of successful and failed stakeholder management
strategies in various industries and multiple countries.
(Prereq: IBUS 310)
Restricted to: International Business Majors
Effective: Fall 2012
Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – addition of a thematic course
for International Business Majors
Effective: Fall 2012
Current
Proposed
4. International Business (15 Hours)
4. International Business (15 Hours)
The international business major must be taken in
combination with a second major in business and
requires 27-36 hours.
The international business major must be taken in
combination with a second major in business and
requires 27-36 hours.
(3 Hours)
(3 Hours)
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IBUS 310 - Globalization and Business
IBUS 310 - Globalization and Business
Minimum of one of the following functional
courses (3 Hours):
Minimum of one of the following functional
courses (3-6 Hours):
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Minimum of one of the following thematic
courses (3-6 Hours):
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IBUS 422 - Foreign Market Entry and
Growth
IBUS 423 - Cross-Cultural Behavior and
Negotiations
IBUS 424 - Exporting and Importing
IBUS 425 - Competitive Strategies in
Developing Countries
IBUS 426 - Global Competitive Analysis
IBUS 427 - Global Stakeholder
Management
One of the following regional courses (3 Hours):
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IBUS 441 - Business in Latin America *
IBUS 442 - Business in Asia *
IBUS 443 - Business in Europe *
IBUS 444 - Business in Africa
*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 401 - International Financial
Management
IBUS 402 - International Marketing
IBUS 405 - International Information
Systems
MGSC 405 - International Information
Systems
MGMT 406 - International Human
Resource Management
ECON 303 - The International Economy
Minimum of one of the following thematic
courses (3-6 Hours):
IBUS 422 - Foreign Market Entry and
Growth
IBUS 423 - Cross-Cultural Behavior and
Negotiations
IBUS 424 - Exporting and Importing
IBUS 425 - Competitive Strategies in
Developing Countries
IBUS 426 - Global Competitive Analysis
One of the following regional courses (3 Hours):
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IBUS 401 - International Financial
Management
IBUS 402 - International Marketing
IBUS 405 - International Information
Systems
MGSC 405 - International Information
Systems
MGMT 406 - International Human
Resource Management
ECON 303 - The International Economy
IBUS 441 - Business in Latin America *
IBUS 442 - Business in Asia *
IBUS 443 - Business in Europe *
IBUS 444 - Business in Africa
*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.
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3. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
A. Department of Instruction and Teacher Education
Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – Instruction and Teacher
Education progression requirement change in BA-Early Childhood, BA-Elementary, and
BA and BS in Middle Level.
Current
Proposed
Instruction and Teacher Education
Instruction and Teacher Education
Professional Program
Professional Program
Admission to the professional program in early
childhood, elementary, or middle level education is
granted by the dean of the College of Education and
constitutes the first “midpoint” review in each respective
assessment system. Professional program and
internship admission requirements can be found in the
description of each program area.
Admission to the professional program in early
childhood, elementary, or middle level education is
granted by the dean of the College of Education and
constitutes the first “midpoint” review in each respective
assessment system. Professional program and
internship admission requirements can be found in the
description of each program area.
Exit Requirements
Exit Requirements
1.
2.
Successfully complete all degree requirements.
Complete and submit an application for
graduation to the College of Education’s Office
of Student Affairs early in the last semester of
the senior year. Students should consult the
official University calendar for the specific date
that the application is due.
1.
2.
Successfully complete all degree requirements.
Complete and submit an application for
graduation to the College of Education’s Office
of Student Affairs early in the last semester of
the senior year. Students should consult the
official University calendar for the specific date
that the application is due.
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
The Department of Instruction and Teacher Education
offers a program leading to a B.A. degree in early
childhood education. Students successfully completing
all certification requirements are eligible to apply for a
professional credential to teach preschool through grade
3.
The Department of Instruction and Teacher Education
offers a program leading to a B.A. degree in early
childhood education. Students successfully completing
all certification requirements are eligible to apply for a
professional credential to teach preschool through grade
3.
The Early Childhood Education Professional
Program
The Early Childhood Education Professional
Program
Upon completion of 60 semester hours of course work,
including courses specified by the program area, the
candidate may apply for admission to the Professional
Program in Early Childhood Education.
Upon completion of 60 semester hours of course work,
including courses specified by the program area, the
candidate may apply for admission to the Professional
Program in Early Childhood Education.
For admission to the professional program, the candidate
must:
For admission to the professional program, the candidate
must:
1.
2.
meet the state basic skills testing requirement;
pass the USC Education and Economic
Development Act Assessment;
1.
2.
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meet the state basic skills testing requirement;
pass the USC Education and Economic
Development Act Assessment;
Attachment 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
achieve an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher and no grade
lower than C on education courses and field
experiences;
earn a grade of C or better in specific course
work as required by the program area;;
provide a written endorsement for admission
from an instructor in education;
provide a written endorsement from an educator
outside the University of South Carolina who
has worked with the candidate in a practicum
setting attesting to the candidate’s character
and dispositions.
3.
4.
5.
achieve an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher and no grade
lower than C on education courses and field
experiences;
earn a grade of C or better in specific course
work as required by the program area.
The Early Childhood Internship Admission
Requirements
The Early Childhood Internship Admission
Requirements
For admission to the internship semesters, the candidate
must:
For admission to the internship semesters, the candidate
must:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
be admitted to the professional program;
achieve an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all education
course work with no grade lower than C;
achieve a grade of C or better in specified
course work as required by the program area
and completed since entry into the professional
program;
successfully complete criminal background
check as required by the S.C. Department of
Education by program deadline;
earn a grade of B or better in either EDEC 342P
or EDEC 443 to meet the dispositions
requirement for admission to Internship II. An
action plan is required for students who make a
grade of C or C+ in either EDEC 342P or EDEC
443.
Submit satisfactory work sample as required by
the program area.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
be admitted to the professional program;
achieve an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all education
course work with no grade lower than C;
achieve a grade of C or better in specified
course work as required by the program area
and completed since entry into the professional
program;
successfully complete criminal background
check as required by the S.C. Department of
Education by program deadline;
earn a grade of B or better in either EDEC 342P
or EDEC 443 to meet the dispositions
requirement for admission to Internship II. An
action plan is required for students who make a
grade of C or C+ in either EDEC 342P or EDEC
443.
Submit satisfactory work sample as required by
the program area.
Elementary Education
Elementary Education
The Department of Instruction and Teacher Education
offers a program leading to a B.A. degree in elementary
education. Students successfully completing all degree
and certification requirements are eligible to apply for a
professional credential to teach grades 2 through 6.
The Department of Instruction and Teacher Education
offers a program leading to a B.A. degree in elementary
education. Students successfully completing all degree
and certification requirements are eligible to apply for a
professional credential to teach grades 2 through 6.
The Elementary Education Professional Program
The Elementary Education Professional Program
Upon completion of 60 semester hours of course work
including courses specified by the program area, the
candidate may apply for admission to the Professional
Program in Elementary Education.
Upon completion of 60 semester hours of course work
including courses specified by the program area, the
candidate may apply for admission to the Professional
Program in Elementary Education.
For admission to the professional program, the candidate
must:
For admission to the professional program, the candidate
must:
1.
meet the state basic skills testing requirement;
1.
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meet the state basic skills testing requirement;
Attachment 2.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
pass the USC Education and Economic
Development Act Assessment;
achieve an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher and no grade
lower than C in education courses and field
experiences;
earn minimum required grade in specific course
work as required by the program area, including
a grade of B or better in EDEL 505 & 505P;
provide a written endorsement for admission
from an instructor in education;
provide a written endorsement from an educator
outside the University of South Carolina who
has worked with the candidate in a practicum
setting attesting to the candidate’s
professionalism and character;
submit an essay addressing the dispositions
(stewardship, intellectual spirit, integrity, and
justice) of the College of Education Conceptual
Framework.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
pass the USC Education and Economic
Development Act Assessment;
achieve an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher and no grade
lower than C in education courses and field
experiences;
earn minimum required grade in specific course
work as required by the program area, including
a grade of B or better in EDEL 505 & 505P;
submit an essay addressing the dispositions
(stewardship, intellectual spirit, integrity, and
justice) of the College of Education Conceptual
Framework.
The Elementary Education Internship Admission
Requirements
The Elementary Education Internship Admission
Requirements
For admission to the senior internship semesters, the
candidate must:
For admission to the senior internship semesters, the
candidate must:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
be admitted to the professional program;
achieve an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all education
course work;
complete EDEL 441 and EDRD 430 with grades
of B or better;
achieve a grade of C or better in specific course
work as required by the program area;
successfully complete criminal background
check as required by the S.C. Department of
Education by program deadline.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
be admitted to the professional program;
achieve an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all education
course work;
complete EDEL 441 and EDRD 430 with grades
of B or better;
achieve a grade of C or better in specific course
work as required by the program area;
successfully complete criminal background
check as required by the S.C. Department of
Education by program deadline.
In addition to the above, for admission to EDTE 590 A, B,
and C, a GPA of 3.00 or higher is required in EDEL 570,
571, 440, 450, 460, and EDRD 431.
In addition to the above, for admission to EDTE 590 A, B,
and C, a GPA of 3.00 or higher is required in EDEL 570,
571, 440, 450, 460, and EDRD 431.
Middle Level Education
Middle Level Education
The Department of Teaching and Instruction offers a
program leading to a B.A. or B.S. degree in middle level
education. Students successfully completing certification
requirements are eligible to apply for a professional
credential to teach grades 5 through 8.
The Department of Teaching and Instruction offers a
program leading to a B.A. or B.S. degree in middle level
education. Students successfully completing certification
requirements are eligible to apply for a professional
credential to teach grades 5 through 8.
The Middle Level Education Professional Program
The Middle Level Education Professional Program
Upon completion of 60 hours of course work, including
the completion of the 14-semester-hour education core
(UNIV 101, EDTE 201, EDFN 300, EDTE 400, and
EDPY 401 and 401P), the candidate may apply for
admission to the Professional Education Program in
Middle Level Education. For admission to the
Upon completion of 60 hours of course work, including
the completion of the 11-semester-hour education core
(EDTE 201, EDFN 300, EDTE 400, and EDPY 401 and
401P), the candidate may apply for admission to the
Professional Education Program in Middle Level
Education. For admission to the professional program
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Attachment 2.
professional program the candidate must have:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
the candidate must have:
successfully meet the state basic skills testing
requirement;
pass the USC Education and Economic
Development Act Assessment;
an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher and no grade
lower than C in education courses and field
experiences;
grade of C or better in specific course work as
required by the program area;
a letter of recommendation from an instructor in
the education core attesting to the candidate’s
ability to make a positive contribution to the
teaching profession;
a letter of recommendation from an educator
outside the University of South Carolina who
has worked with the candidate in a practicum
setting attesting to the candidate’s character
and disposition;
an essay addressing the National Middle School
Association’s initial teacher preparation
dispositions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
successfully meet the state basic skills testing
requirement;
pass the USC Education and Economic
Development Act Assessment;
an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher and no grade
lower than C in education courses and field
experiences;
grade of C or better in specific course work as
required by the program area;
an essay addressing the National Middle School
Association’s initial teacher preparation
dispositions.
The Middle Level Internship Admission
Requirements
The Middle Level Internship Admission
Requirements
For admission into EDML 598 Internship A in the Middle
School, a candidate must:
For admission into EDML 598 Internship A in the Middle
School, a candidate must:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
be admitted to the professional program;
complete EDTE 521;
earn a grade of C or better in specific course
work as required by the program area;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all education
course work;
comply with criminal background check and
health screening requirements.
For admission into EDML 599 Internship B in the Middle
School, a candidate must:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
be admitted to the professional program;
complete EDTE 521;
earn a grade of C or better in specific course
work as required by the program area;
achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all education
course work;
comply with criminal background check and
health screening requirements.
For admission into EDML 599 Internship B in the Middle
School, a candidate must:
complete EDTE 522;
earn a grade of C or better in specific course
work as required by the program area;
complete four of the six courses in each of the
two content areas.
1.
2.
3.
complete EDTE 522;
earn a grade of C or better in specific course
work as required by the program area;
complete four of the six courses in each of the
two content areas.
New courses
EDEC 344
Supporting Linguistic Pluralism Across Content Areas. (3) Introduction to
issues, ideas, practices and policies in support of learning and teaching in
multilingual classrooms, pre-K to grade 12 for undergraduate early
childhood education majors. (Prereq: admission to the professional
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Attachment 2.
program in Early Childhood Education; Corequisite: EDEC 342; EDEC
342P) Restricted to: Early Childhood Majors Only.
Effective: Fall 2012
EDEC 444
Teaching Social Studies to Early Childhood Education. (3) The study and
practice of Social Studies education for undergraduate majors in early
childhood education.
Restricted to: Early Childhood Majors Only
Effective: Fall 2012
EDEC 492
Internship in Curriculum, Assessment, Teaching, and Professional Roles.
(9) Internship for practice in classrooms appropriate to the level of
certification sought (early childhood) related to professional roles.
(Prereq: admission to the Professional Program in Early Childhood
Education)
Restricted to: Early Childhood Majors Only
Effective: Fall 2012
Change in title, description, and prerequisite
From: EDRD 345
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education I. (3) Introductory
examination of key concepts in language and literacy theory (birth through
age 8) and implications for educators.
To:
EDRD 345
Teaching Reading in Early Childhood Education I. (3) Theory and
practice in the teaching of reading for children from birth through age
eight for undergraduate majors in early childhood. (Prereq: admission to
the professional program in Early Childhood Education)
Effective: Fall 2012
Change in title and description
From: EDEC 442
Teaching Science and Social Studies in Early Childhood. (3) The study
and practice of science and social studies education for pre-school and
primary students focusing on appropriate content, goals, and methods.
To:
EDEC 442
Teaching Science in Early Childhood Education. (3) The study and
practice of science education for pre-school and primary students focusing
on appropriate content, goals, and methods.
Effective: Fall 2012
From: EDRD 445
To:
EDRD 445
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education II. (4) Examination
of key concepts in early literacy and implications in early childhood, prekindergarten through 3rd grade.
Teaching Writing in Early Childhood Education and Literacy Practicum.
(4) Theory and practice in the teaching of writing for children from birth
through age eight for undergraduate majors in early childhood education
including literacy practicum. Effective: Fall 2012
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Attachment 2.
Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – Instruction and Teacher
Education – BA in Early Childhood Education
Current
Proposed
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Attachment 2.
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Attachment 2.
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Attachment 2.
B. Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training
Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – Physical Education and
Athletic Training progression requirement change for BS in Physical Education – Teacher
Certification
Current
Proposed
Physical Education and Athletic Training
Physical Education and Athletic Training
Admission to Professional Programs
Admission to Professional Programs
Students applying to the teacher certification and
athletic training tracks must be admitted to the
University. Students must be formally admitted to the
professional programs in teacher certification and
athletic training. Specific requirements for each track
are listed below.
Students applying to the teacher certification and
athletic training tracks must be admitted to the
University. Students must be formally admitted to the
professional programs in teacher certification and
athletic training. Specific requirements for each track
are listed below.
Teacher Certification
The teacher certification track is an NCATE-approved
program that prepares people to teach physical
education and coach in public and private schools
from grades K to 12. The requirements for acceptance
into the professional program in teacher certification
include a 2.50 GPA, a passing score on the Praxis I
exam, a passing score on the Educational and
Teacher Certification
The teacher certification track is an NCATE-approved
program that prepares people to teach physical
education and coach in public and private schools
from grades K to 12. The requirements for acceptance
into the professional program in teacher certification
include a 2.50 GPA, a passing score on the Praxis I
exam, a passing score on the Educational and
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Attachment 2.
Economic Development Act (EEDA) assessment, two
positive letters of recommendation, a minimum of
60 credit hours, and a C or better in EDFN 300, EDPY
401, PEDU 570, ENGL 101, and ENGL 102. For a
complete listing and description of all program
requirements, please refer to the USC Department of
Physical Education Student Handbook.
New course
PEDU 310
Economic Development Act (EEDA) assessment, a
minimum of 60 credit hours, and a C or better in
EDFN 300, EDPY 401, PEDU 570, ENGL 101, and
ENGL 102. For a complete listing and description of
all program requirements, please refer to the USC
Department of Physical Education Student Handbook.
Emergency Medical Responder. (3) Knowledge and skills necessary to
work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life,
reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness
until more advanced medical help takes over. Appropriate decision
making about the care to provide in a medical emergency; skills an EMR
needs to act as a crucial link in the emergency medical services (EMS)
system. Effective: Fall 2012
Change in curriculum. Website 2011-2012 Bulletin – Physical Education and
Athletic Training – BS in Athletic Training
Current
Proposed
B.S. in Athletic Training (129-135 hours)
B.S. in Athletic Training (129-135 hours)
Health (6 hours):
Health (6 hours):
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

PEDU 300 - First Aid and CPR
HPEB 321 - Personal and Community Health
PEDU 310 – Emergency Medical Responder
HPEB 321 - Personal and Community Health
4. SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Core designation
From: MUSC 110 Introduction to Music. (3)
To:
MUSC 110 Introduction to Music. (3)
Carolina Core AIU
From: MUSC 115
To:
MUSC 115
Music Theory I. (3)
Music Theory I. (3)
Carolina Core AIU
From: MUSC 140
To:
MUSC 140
Jazz and American Popular Music. (3)
Jazz and American Popular Music. (3)
Carolina Core AIU
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Attachment 2.
Change in description, note and Core designation
From: MUSC 114 Introduction to Music Theory. (3) Aural and written study of intervals,
chords, meter, and rhythm, with an emphasis on music reading, writing
and analysis.
Note: Open to non-music majors. Not for major credit.
To:
MUSC 114 Introduction to Music Theory. (3) Practice in basic written theory and
aural skills. Concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression.
Note: Open to non-music majors. Not for credit toward major
requirements in music degrees.
Carolina Core AIU
5. ARNOLD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A. Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
Addition of Distance Education Delivery to Existing Course
HPEB 492A Managing Stress. (3)
Effective: Summer I 2012
Change in title and cross-listing
From: HPEB 621
Maternal and Child Health Education. (3)
To:
HPEB 621
Maternal and Child Health. [=WGST 621] (3)
Effective: Fall 2012
B. Public Health Programs (Office of Academic Affairs)
New course
PUBH 498
Public Health Capstone Seminar. (3) Synthesis and application of BS/BA
public health program content and competencies in a practice setting with
emphasis on student identified areas for professional growth.
Restricted to: Public Health Majors (BA& BS degrees); Senior Level
Standing
Effective: Fall 2012
6. SYSTEM AFFAIRS AND EXTENDED UNIVERSITY
Palmetto Programs
Addition of Distance Education Delivery to Existing Course
ENGL 428B African American Literature II: 1903-Present. [=AFAM 428B] (3)
AFAM 428B African American Literature II: 1903-Present. [=ENGL 428B] (3)
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