Attachment 2.
REPORT: COMMITTEE ON CURRICULA AND COURSES
(For consideration by the Faculty Senate at its November 4, 2009 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 Jennifer Vendemia (Psychology) in advance if errors are noted, either by
phone: 777-6738 or e-mail: Vendemia@mailbox.sc.edu .
1. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
A. Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Addition of Internet Delivery to existing course
CRJU 101
The American Criminal Justice System. (3)
B. Economics
Change in curriculum. Website 2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin – change
in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor Science with a Major in Economics
Current
Proposed
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
(120 hours)
(120 hours)
1. General Education Requirements (5365 hours)
1. General Education Requirements (5365 hours)
The following courses fulfill some of the
general education requirements and must
be completed with a minimum grade of C
for a B.A. or B.S. degree in economics:
ECON 221 and 222 or ECON 224; MATH
122 or MATH 141; and STAT 201.
The following courses fulfill some of the
general education requirements and must
be completed with a minimum grade of C
for a B.A. or B.S. degree in economics:
ECON 221 and 222 or ECON 224; MATH
122 or MATH 141; and STAT 201.
2. Major Requirements (24 hours)
2. Major Requirements (24 hours)
Major Core (9 hours)
ECON 321 Economic Theory (Micro)
ECON 322 Economic Theory (Macro)
ECON 511 Senior Seminar in Economics
Major Core (9 hours)
ECON 321 Economic Theory (Micro)
ECON 322 Economic Theory (Macro)
ECON 511 Senior Seminar in Economics
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Electives in Economics (300 level and
above) (15 hours)
No more than 6 hours of 300-level
electives may count toward an economics
major.
Electives in Economics (300 level and
above) (15 hours)
No more than 6 hours of 300-level
electives may count toward an economics
major. ECON 301, 311, and 499 do not
count toward the major.
3. Cognates/Minor, see College of Arts
and Sciences (12-18 hours)
3. Cognates/Minor, see College of Arts
and Sciences (12-18 hours)
4. Electives, see College of Arts and
Sciences
4. Electives, see College of Arts and
Sciences
C. Department of Naval Science
Deletion
NAVY 102
New course
NAVY 102
Seapower and Maritime Affairs. (3)
U.S. Military History. (3) (HIST 468 or ARMY 406 may be taken
in lieu of this course to meet the Naval ROTC History
requirement) A historical survey on the importance of military
doctrine and the many roles of the United States Military
covering from the American Revolution to present day.
2. MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
A. Economics
Change in curriculum. Website 2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin – change
in Bachelor Science Business Major in Economics
Current
Proposed
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
1. General Education Requirements (40-44
hours)
1. General Education Requirements (40-44
hours)
ENGL 101, 102 (6 hours)
SPCH 140 or 230 (3
hours)
Literature: One English course selected from
ENGL 282-286 (3 hours)
Numerical and Analytical
Reasoning: MATH 122 or 141 and either math at the
next higher level or PHIL 110 (6-8 hours)
One
course in behavioral sciences, elected from
anthropology, sociology, psychology (3 hours)
Two
courses from the natural sciences including one
ENGL 101, 102 (6 hours)
SPCH 140 or 230 (3
hours)
Literature: One English course selected from
ENGL 282-286 (3 hours)
Numerical and Analytical
Reasoning: MATH 122 or 141 and either math at the
next higher level or PHIL 110 (6-8 hours)
One
course in behavioral sciences, elected from
anthropology, sociology, psychology (3 hours)
Two
courses from the natural sciences including one
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laboratory course selected from astronomy, biology,
chemistry, geology, marine science, physics (7-8
hours)
One course in the fine arts* (3 hours)
HIST
112 (3 hours)
Foreign Languages--students shall
demonstrate in one foreign language the ability to
comprehend the topic and main ideas in written and,
with the exception of Latin and Ancient Greek,
spoken texts on familiar subjects. This ability can be
demonstrated by achieving a score of two or better
on a USC foreign language test. Those failing to do
so must satisfactorily complete equivalent study of
foreign language at USC. Two courses selected
from the following fields: foreign languages,
economics (other than 224), geography, government
and international studies, history (other than 112),
philosophy (other than 110, 111), religious studies
(6-7 hours).
laboratory course selected from astronomy, biology,
chemistry, geology, marine science, physics (7-8
hours)
One course in the fine arts* (3 hours)
HIST
112 (3 hours)
Foreign Languages--students shall
demonstrate in one foreign language the ability to
comprehend the topic and main ideas in written and,
with the exception of Latin and Ancient Greek,
spoken texts on familiar subjects. This ability can be
demonstrated by achieving a score of two or better
on a USC foreign language test. Those failing to do
so must satisfactorily complete equivalent study of
foreign language at USC. Two courses selected
from the following fields: foreign languages,
economics (other than 224), geography, government
and international studies, history (other than 112),
philosophy (other than 110, 111), religious studies
(6-7 hours).
*Courses selected from the following areas: art,
music, theatre, or creative writing. Performance
courses may not apply to this requirement.
*Courses selected from the following areas: art,
music, theatre, or creative writing. Performance
courses may not apply to this requirement.
2. Business Core (40 hours)
MGSC 290, 291,
395; ACCT 225, 226, 324; MGMT 250, 371, 478;
MKTG 350; FINA 363; BADM 301 (34
hours)
ECON 221, 222 (6 hours)
2. Business Core (40 hours)
MGSC 290, 291,
395; ACCT 225, 226, 324; MGMT 250, 371, 478;
MKTG 350; FINA 363; BADM 301 (34
hours)
ECON 221, 222 (6 hours)
3. Communication (Included in General Education
Requirements)
3. Communication (Included in General Education
Requirements)
4. Majors in Business (12-21* hours of major field
requirements; 12-hour majors must complete a
minimum of 9 hours of approved course work in
business/economics)
4. Majors in Business (12-21* hours of major field
requirements; 12-hour majors must complete a
minimum of 9 hours of approved course work in
business/economics)
*Accounting requires 26 hours. The international
business major must be taken in combination with a
second major in business and requires 27-36 hours.
*Accounting requires 26 hours. The international
business major must be taken in combination with a
second major in business and requires 27-36 hours.
Business Economics (12 hours)
ECON 321, 322 (6 hours)
Any two of the following courses: ECON 301, 311,
329, 379, 399, 402, 408, 415, 420, 499, 500, 503,
504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 511, 523, 526, 530, 531,
548, 562, 589, 594 (6 hours)
Business Economics (12 hours)
ECON 321, 322 (6 hours)
Any two of the following courses: ECON 329, 379,
399, 402, 408, 415, 420, 500, 503, 504, 505, 506,
507, 508, 511, 523, 526, 530, 531, 548, 562, 589,
594 (6 hours)
Business Economics (Intensive Major) (21 hours)
ECON 321, 322, 511 (9 hours)
Any four of the following courses: ECON 301, 311,
329, 379, 399, 402, 408, 415, 420, 499, 500, 503,
504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 523, 526, 530, 531, 548,
562, 589, 594 (12 hours) No more than 6 hours of
300-level electives may count toward an intensive
economics major.
Business Economics (Intensive Major) (21 hours)
ECON 321, 322, 511 (9 hours)
Any four of the following courses: ECON 329, 379,
399, 402, 408, 415, 420, 500, 503, 504, 505, 506,
507, 508, 523, 526, 530, 531, 548, 562, 589, 594
(12 hours) No more than 6 hours of 300-level
electives may count toward an intensive economics
major.
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Change in description
From: ECON 301
Money and Banking. [=FINA 301] (3) (Prereq: ECON 221 and
222, or ECON 224) The role of money in the market economy.
Commercial banks, the Federal Reserve System, and monetary
policy.
To:
ECON 301
Money and Banking. [=FINA 301] (3) (Prereq: ECON 221 and
222, or ECON 224) The role of money in the market economy.
Commercial banks, the Federal Reserve System, and monetary
policy. Cannot be used to satisfy the major requirements.
From: ECON 311
To:
ECON 311
From: ECON 499
To:
ECON 499
Issues in Economics. (3) (Prereq: ECON 221 and 222, or ECON
224) The nature and causes of major economic problems facing the
nation and its communities, and policy alternatives designed to
help solve them. The philosophy and methodology of economics
in social problem solving.
Issues in Economics. (3) (Prereq: ECON 221 and 222, or ECON
224) The nature and causes of major economic problems facing the
nation and its communities, and policy alternatives designed to
help solve them. The philosophy and methodology of economics
in social problem solving. Cannot be used to satisfy the major
requirements.
Internship in Economics. (3-6) (Prereq: completion of ECON 321
and ECON 322 and cumulative GPA of 2.75, or consent of
instructor) Supervised work experience of at least nine hours per
week, to include one class meeting a month and individual
consultation. Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and
department chair is required.
Internship in Economics. (3-6) (Prereq: completion of ECON 321
and ECON 322 and cumulative GPA of 2.75, or consent of
instructor) Supervised work experience of at least nine hours per
week, to include one class meeting a month and individual
consultation. Contract approved by the instructor, advisor, and
department chair is required. Cannot be used to satisfy the major
requirements.
B. Finance
Change in description
From: FINA 301
Money and Banking. [=ECON 301] (3) (Prereq: ECON 221 and
222, or ECON 224) The role of money in the market economy.
Commercial banks, the Federal Reserve System, and monetary
policy.
To:
FINA 301
Money and Banking. [=ECON 301] (3) (Prereq: ECON 221 and
222, or ECON 224) The role of money in the market economy.
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Commercial banks, the Federal Reserve System, and monetary
policy. Cannot be used to satisfy the major requirements.
3. EXPERIMENTAL COURSES: For the Senate’s information only.
(Experimental courses are offered for only one semester and then must be
Formally submitted as a course.)
MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
BADM 590X Sustainability Project Development. (3) Students will research,
develop, and implement sustainability projects for the campus and
community. Student teams will work with clients in a consulting
project environment. Project assignment and performance will
differ for graduate and undergraduate students.
FINA 101X
Introduction to Personal Finance. (1) Course will provide a basic
framework for student personal financial management while in
college. Topics include money management skills, banking, credit
cards, creditworthiness, credit reports, student loans, identify theft
and basic taxes.
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