Attachment 1.
REPORT: COMMITTEE ON CURRICULA AND COURSES
(For consideration by the Faculty Senate at its December 1, 2004 meeting.)
The Committee requests that any department which has a proposal being recommended
by the Committee on Curricula and Courses provide a spokesperson to attend the Faculty
Senate meeting in which said proposal is to be recommended.
Please contact Sarah Barker (Theater & Dance) in advance if errors are noted, either by
phone: 777-4984 or e-mail: SaBarker@gwm.sc.edu
1. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
A. Department of Instruction and Teacher Education
Deletions
EDCI 110
EDCI 399
EDCI 446
EDCI 530
EDCO 399
Introduction to Careers in Education. (3)
Independent Study. (3-15)
Secondary School Curriculum. (3)
Workshop in Aviation Education. (3)
Independent Study. (3-15)
B. Department of Educational Psychology
Deletions
EDIT 230
EDIT 399
Art of Media Instruction. (3)
Independent Study. (3)
2. COLLEGE OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION STUDIES
A. School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Approved to be offered via internet delivery
JOUR 201
Survey of Mass Communications. (3)
Change in title, prerequisite and description
From: JOUR 325
Radio Production. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 202) Techniques and
procedures in the creation, production, and direction of radio
programs.
To:
JOUR 325
Principles of Journalism. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 201) Techniques and
procedures of the underlying principles and foundations of
journalism. Students will learn why journalists do what they do
and discuss topics related to journalism and society.
Change in prerequisites
From: JOUR 202
Writing for Mass Communications. (3) (Prereq: ENGL 101 and
102 with grade of C or higher; typing proficiency)
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To:
JOUR 202
From: JOUR 502
To:
JOUR 502
From: JOUR 503
To:
JOUR 503
From: JOUR 515
To:
JOUR 515
From: JOUR 526
To:
JOUR 526
From: JOUR 528
To:
JOUR 528
From: JOUR 534
To:
JOUR 534
From: JOUR 540
To:
JOUR 540
From: JOUR 549
To:
JOUR 549
Writing for Mass Communications. (3) (Prereq: ENGL 101 and
102 with grade of C or higher)
Advanced Radio Programming. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 325, 333L, and
either 434 or 452, or equivalent)
Advanced Radio Programming. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 325, 333, and
either 434 or 452, or equivalent)
Advanced Television Programming. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 326,
333L, and either 434 or 452, or equivalent)
Advanced Television Programming. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 326, 333,
and either 434 or 452, or equivalent)
Photojournalism II. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 337/337L for journalism
majors; consent of instructor for nonjournalism majors)
Photojournalism II. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 337 for journalism majors;
consent of instructor for nonjournalism majors)
Advanced TV Production and Direction. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 523,
333L, or consent of instructor)
Advanced TV Production and Direction. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 523,
333, or consent of instructor)
Editorial and Opinion Writing. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333/333L
and 335/335L)
Editorial and Opinion Writing. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333 and 335)
Broadcast Journalism Practicum. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 326, 333L,
and 434)
Broadcast Journalism Practicum. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 326, 333, and
434)
Magazine Article Writing. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 335/335L, or 436,
or consent of instructor)
Magazine Article Writing. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 335 or 436, or
consent of instructor)
Introduction to Magazine Editing. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333/333L)
Introduction to Magazine Editing. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333)
Change in description
From: JOUR 529
Information Graphics for the Mass Media. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 364
and STAT 110) Visual presentation of quantitative and spatial
information. Examines and the planning, design, and preparation
of statistical graphs, charts, timelines, diagrams, and maps.
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JOUR 529
Information Graphics for the Mass Media. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 364
and STAT 110) Visual presentation of quantitative and spatial
information. Examines the planning, design, and preparation of
statistical graphs, charts, timelines, diagrams, and maps. Print
Journalism majors must take concurrently with JOUR 533, 536,
and 546 unless special permission from instructor.
Change in prerequisites and descriptions
From: JOUR 533
Newspaper Feature Articles. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333/333L and
335/335L) Feature writing under deadline conditions.
To:
JOUR 533
Newspaper Feature Articles. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333 and 335)
Feature writing under deadline conditions. Print Journalism
majors must take concurrently with JOUR 529, 536, and 546
unless special permission from instructor.
From: JOUR 536
To:
JOUR 536
From: JOUR 546
To:
JOUR 546
Advanced Reporting. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333, 333L and 335,
335L) Special areas of writing, such as science, medicine,
business, the courts, and research. Application of changing
technology and new equipment.
Advanced Reporting. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333 and 335) Special
areas of writing, such as science, medicine, business, the courts,
and research. Application of changing technology and new
equipment. Print Journalism majors must take concurrently with
JOUR 529, 533, and 546 unless special permission from instructor.
Advanced Copyediting. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333/333L and
335/335L) Application of journalistic techniques in the production
of College of Journalism and Mass Communication publications.
Lecture and laboratory.
Advanced Copyediting. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333 and 335)
Application of journalistic techniques in the production of School
of Journalism and Mass Communications’ publications. Lecture
and laboratory. Print Journalism majors must take concurrently
with JOUR 529, 533, and 536 unless special permission from
instructor.
3. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
A. Department of Biological Science
New course
BIOL 610
Hallmarks of Cancer. (3) (Prereq: BIOL 302 ad 303) Survey of
current concepts regarding the molecular and genetic factors that
regulate the origin and progression of cancer. Readings based on
current primary literature.
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B. Department of Geological Sciences
Change in curriculum, printed in Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-2004, page 330
Current
Proposed
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
1. General Education Requirements (4353 hours)
1. General Education Requirements (4353 hours)
Geology Major: The following courses
fulfill some of the general education
requirements and must be completed for a
major or intensive major in geology:
GEOL 201, 202, CHEM 111, 112, PHYS
201/201L or 211/211L, 202/202L or
212/212L, MATH 141, 142.
Geology Major: The following courses
fulfill some of the general education
requirements and must be completed for a
major or intensive major in geology:
GEOL 101 or 103 or 201, 202, CHEM 111,
112, PHYS 201/201L or 211/211L,
202/202L or 212/212L, MATH 141, 142.
Geophysics Major: The following
courses fulfill some of the general
education requirements and some cognates,
and must be completed for a major in
geophysics: GEOL 201, 202, CHEM 111,
112, PHYS 211/211L, 212/212L, MATH
141, 142, 241, 242, CSCE 206 or 207.
Geophysics Major: The following
courses fulfill some of the general
education requirements and some cognates,
and must be completed for a major in
geophysics: GEOL 101 or 103 or 201,
202, CHEM 111, 112, PHYS 211/211L,
212/212L, MATH 141, 142, 241, 242,
CSCE 206 or 207.
Change in prerequisites
From: GEOL 345
Internal Earth. (4) (Prereq: GEOL 201, 202; MATH 141; CHEM
111, PHYS 201 or 211 recommended)
To:
GEOL 345
Internal Earth. (4) (Prereq: GEOL 202; MATH 141; CHEM 111,
PHYS 201 or 211 recommended)
From: GEOL 355
To:
GEOL 355
Mountain Building: Structure and Tectonics. (4) (Prereq: GEOL
201; PHYS 201 or 211).
Mountain Building: Structure and Tectonics. (4) (Prereq: GEOL
202; PHYS 201 or 211)
From: GEOL 371
To:
GEOL 371
A View of the River. (3) (Prereq: GEOL 101 or 103)
A View of the River. (3) (Prereq: GEOL 101 or 103 or 201)
From: GEOL 500
Field Geology. (6) (Prereq: GEOL 201, 202, senior standing in
geology or geophysics, and the consent of instructor)
Field Geology. (6) (Prereq: GEOL 202; senior standing in geology
or geophysics and consent of instructor)
To:
GEOL 500
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Change in prerequisites and descriptions
From: GEOL 202
Rocks and Minerals. (4) Introduction to rock-forming minerals,
and an overview of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Two hours of lecture and two lab periods per week. Field trips
required.
To:
GEOL 202
Rocks and Minerals. (4) (Prereq: GEOL 101 or 103 or 201,
CHEM 111 or consent of instructor) Introduction to rock-forming
minerals, and an overview of igneous, sedimentary, and
metamorphic rocks. Includes laboratory. Field trips required.
From: GEOL 325
To:
GEOL 325
Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Basins. (4) (Prereq: GEOL 201,
202) Overview of sedimentary basins, sediment transport,
sedimentation, depositional environments, stratigraphy, seismic
stratigraphy, eustacy, and sedimentary petrology. Includes
laboratory and recitation. Required field trips. Taught alternate
years.
Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Basins. (4) (Prereq: GEOL 202)
Overview of sedimentary basins, sediment transport,
sedimentation, depositional environments, stratigraphy, seismic
stratigraphy, eustasy, and sedimentary petrology. Includes
laboratory and recitation. Required field trips. Taught alternate
years.
4. EXPERIMENTAL COURSE: For the Senate’s information only.
COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY, RETAIL, AND SPORT MANAGEMENT
HRSM 301X HRSM Professional Development Seminar. (3) (Prereq: Students
must have upper division status and this course must be taken prior
to their Internship) Junior/senior level students learn strategies,
tactics, and skills to design a comprehensive plan to pursue and
achieve their goals in the hospitality, retail, sport, entertainment
and technology industries.
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