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REPORT: COMMITTEE ON CURRICULA AND COURSES
(For consideration by the Faculty Senate at its October 1, 2003 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 Gary Blanpied (Physics & Astronomy) in advance if errors are noted,
either by phone: 777-2599 or e-mail: blanpied@mail.psc.sc.edu
I. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
A. Department of Art
Change in title, description, and cross-listing
From: MART 541 Advanced Audio Recording Techniques. [=MUSC 565] (3)
(Prereq: MART 341 or consent of instructor) Multi-microphone
and ambisonic stereo recording techniques, multi-track recording,
signal processing, and audio production; digital audio. Studio and
field experience.
To:
MART 541 Advanced Audio Art. (3) (Prereq: MART 341 or consent of
instructor) Advanced production skills in recording, editing,
processing, synthesis. History of technology, culture, and theories
of electronic sound-based art.
II. SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Change in cross-listings
From: MUSC 565 Advanced Audio Recording Techniques. [=MART 541] (3)
To:
MUSC 565 Advanced Audio Recording Techniques. (3)
III. COLLEGE OF NURSING
Changes in BSN curriculum, printed Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-2004
pages 297 – 299
Current Wording
Curriculum
The baccalaureate curriculum provides for eight
semesters of study in general education and
professional nursing. Upon admission, the
student is assigned an advisor to guide planning
throughout the program. The student should
obtain guidance in the selection of courses as
early as possible. Transfer students are
encouraged to contact the College of Nursing
Office of Student Services for advisement on
Proposed Wording
Curriculum
The baccalaureate curriculum provides for eight
semesters of study in general education and
professional nursing. Upon admission, the
student is assigned an advisor to guide planning
throughout the program. The student should
obtain guidance in the selection of courses as
early as possible. Transfer students are
encouraged to contact the College of Nursing
Office of Student Services for advisement on
.
Current Wording
course selection and registration procedures.
Proposed Wording
course selection and registration procedures.
Computer skills are obtained throughout the
curriculum during course activities and/or informal
classes in the Information Resource Center in the
College of Nursing. Skills required for class
assignments and clinical practice include: word
processing, computerized assisted instruction,
interactive video discs, e-mail, listserv, Web
access, Internet searches, database searches,
computerized patient documentation, and
computerized medical equipment.
Computer skills are required throughout the
curriculum. Skills required for class assignments
and clinical practice include: word processing,
computerized assisted instruction, interactive
video discs, e-mail, listserv, Web access, Internet
searches, database searches, computerized
patient documentation, and computerized medical
equipment.
The upper division focuses on clinical practice
and requires full-time study. Clinical practice is
supported by concurrent classroom study.
Students practice in a variety of settings such as
hospitals, extended-care facilities, nursing homes,
clinics, private homes, schools, and other
community agencies.
The upper division focuses on clinical practice
and requires full-time study. Clinical practice is
supported by concurrent classroom study.
Students practice in a variety of settings such as
hospitals, extended-care facilities, nursing homes,
clinics, private homes, schools, and other
community agencies.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
requires a minimum of 128 hours. These credits
are distributed between general education
requirements and electives, and professional
nursing requirements.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
requires a minimum of 128 hours. These credits
are distributed between general education
requirements and electives, and professional
nursing requirements.
All lower-division requirements must be
completed before progressing to upper-division
courses. Upper-division courses must be taken in
sequence as outlined in the Undergraduate
Student Handbook.
All lower-division requirements must be
completed before progressing to upper-division
courses. Upper-division courses must be taken in
sequence as outlined in the Undergraduate
Student Handbook.
Program of Study
(128 hours)
Lower Division Courses: English (6 hours);
social sciences (9 hours); analytical reasoning (9
hours); CHEM 102; BIOL 243, 244, 330; history
(3 hours); fine arts (3 hours); NURS 110, 210,
212, 220, 223; electives (9 hours) (64 total hours)
All lower division courses must be completed
before progression to the upper division except 6
credits of either electives, history, or fine arts.
Program of Study
(128 hours)
Lower Division Courses: English (6 hours);
social sciences (6 hours); analytical reasoning (6
hours); CHEM 102; BIOL 243, 244, 330; history
(3 hours); fine arts (3 hours); NURS, 210, 212,
220, 223, 231, 326; electives (6 hours) (64 total
hours)
All lower division courses must be completed
before progression to the upper division.
Upper Division Courses: 6 hours of general
education requirements and the following nursing
courses: 309, 310, 315, 316, 317, 320, 322, 323,
326, 403, 410, 414, 415, 427, 428 (64 total hours)
Upper Division Courses: NURS 311, 312, 314,
316, 317, 319, 400, 411, 412, 420, 422, 423, 424,
425, 430, 431, 432, 433, and a nursing elective
(64 total hours)
.
Current Wording
General Education Requirements
General education course selections must meet
University general education requirements.
English: ENGL 101-102 or higher
Social Sciences: Three courses from
anthropology, sociology, or psychology are
required. Courses must cover life-span content.
Proposed Wording
General Education Requirements
General education course selections must meet
University general education requirements.
English: ENGL 101-102 or higher
Social Sciences: Two courses from one of
these: sociology, or psychology. One course
must cover life-span content.
Analytical Reasoning: To be satisfied in one of
the following ways: 1) STAT 110, MATH 122, and
a third analytical course; 2) STAT 110 and two
courses from computer science (101 and 102) or
philosophy (110 and 111); 3) STAT 110, 201, and
a third analytical course. Math courses numbered
below 122 will not meet numerical and analytical
reasoning requirements.
Foreign Language: Students must demonstrate
abilliy in a foreign language equivalent to that
obtained by two years of high-school study of one
language. This ability may be demonstrated by
placing at level two or higher on the Foreign
Language Placement Exam for the language
studied in high school. Those failing to do so must
satisfactorily complete equivalent study of a
foreign language at USC. These students must
pass 109 and 110 in French, German, Latin, or
Spanish or 121 and 122 in any of the other
languages.
Electives: UNIV 101 is strongly recommended.
Analytical Reasoning: To be satisfied in one of
the following ways: 1) STAT 110 and MATH 122
or 2) STAT 110 and STAT 201.
Registered Nurses
Registered nurses (RNs) interested in a
baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing should
contact the College of Nursing Office of Student
Services. Monthly prospective student sessions
are offered, in which information on the RN plan
is presented by the RN advisor. Transcripts of all
previous college or university credits will be
evaluated if brought to the session.
Registered Nurses
Registered nurses (RNs) interested in a
baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing should
contact the College of Nursing Office of Student
Services. Monthly prospective student sessions
are offered, in which information on the RN plan
is presented by the RN advisor. Transcripts of all
previous college or university credits will be
evaluated if brought to the session.
Entrance Requirements
Lower Division. Registered nurses are subject to
the regulations required of all students with a
lower division classification in the baccalaureate
program except that registered nurses are not
required to take the SAT. Additionally, upon
admission the registered nurse must present
verification of current authorization to practice as
a registered nurse in South Carolina or another
jurisdiction. The RN license must be issued on
Entrance Requirements
Lower Division. Registered nurses are subject to
the regulations required of all students with a
lower division classification in the baccalaureate
program except that registered nurses are not
required to take the SAT. Additionally, upon
admission the registered nurse must present
verification of current authorization to practice as
a registered nurse in South Carolina or another
jurisdiction. The RN license must be issued on
Foreign Language: Students must demonstrate
ability in a foreign language equivalent to that
obtained by two years of high-school study of one
language. This ability may be demonstrated by
placing at level two or higher on the Foreign
Language Placement Exam for the language
studied in high school. Those failing to do so must
satisfactorily complete equivalent study of a
foreign language at USC. These students must
pass 109 and 110 in French, German, Latin, or
Spanish or 121 and 122 in any of the other
languages.
Electives: UNIV 101 is strongly recommended.
.
Current Wording
the basis of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-RN).
Upper Division. All progression requirements of
the college apply to registered-nurse students.
Advanced Placement
1. Students must adhere to the University
requirements for advanced placement in general
education courses. Only those general education
courses identified by the University can be used
for advanced placement through the College
Level Examination Program (CLEP). University
departmental exams may be used for advanced
placement if offered by the appropriate
department and if the student meets the expected
testing level identified by the department.
2. ADN graduates from an NLN-accredited school
may earn up to 37 semester hours of nursing
course work through direct transfer.
3. NURS 250 is a course designed for registered
nurses to bridge content in technical and
professional nursing. Successful completion of
this 3-credit course with a minimum grade of C
results in earned credit for NURS 110 and NURS
210.
4. Graduates from diploma or non-NLNaccredited ADN nursing programs may earn
academic credit by examination in courses for
which faculty-approved equivalency examinations
are available, provided that University residency
and college major requirements are met. Credit
earned by examination does not contribute to the
residency requirement for graduation.
Second Baccalaureate Degree
1. Registered nurses who hold a non-nursing
baccalaureate degree and wish to obtain a
second baccalaureate degree in nursing must
meet the University requirements and the College
of Nursing requirements for a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing.
2. Registered nurses who hold a non-nursing
baccalaureate degree and wish to obtain a
second major (nursing) must abide by the policy
that no course that satisfies a general education
major, minor, cognate, or requirement other than
a free elective for the first degree may be applied
to the major field of the second degree. See the
"Academic Regulations" section of this bulletin
regarding additional regulations for a second
baccalaureate degree.
Proposed Wording
the basis of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-RN).
Upper Division. All progression requirements of
the college apply to registered-nurse students.
Advanced Placement
1. Students must adhere to the University
requirements for advanced placement in general
education courses. Only those general education
courses identified by the University can be used
for advanced placement through the College
Level Examination Program (CLEP). University
departmental exams may be used for advanced
placement if offered by the appropriate
department and if the student meets the expected
testing level identified by the department.
2. ADN graduates from an NLN-accredited school
may earn up to 40 semester hours of nursing
course work through direct transfer.
3. NURS 250 is a course designed for registered
nurses to bridge content in technical and
professional nursing. Successful completion of
this 3-credit course with a minimum grade of C
results in earned credit for NURS 210.
4. Graduates from diploma or non-NLNaccredited ADN nursing programs may earn
academic credit by examination in courses for
which faculty-approved equivalency examinations
are available, provided that University residency
and college major requirements are met. Credit
earned by examination does not contribute to the
residency requirement for graduation.
Second Baccalaureate Degree
1. Registered nurses who hold a non-nursing
baccalaureate degree and wish to obtain a
second baccalaureate degree in nursing must
meet the University requirements and the College
of Nursing requirements for a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing.
2. Registered nurses who hold a non-nursing
baccalaureate degree and wish to obtain a
second major (nursing) must abide by the policy
that no course that satisfies a general education
major, minor, cognate, or requirement other than
a free elective for the first degree may be applied
to the major field of the second degree. See the
"Academic Regulations" section of this bulletin
regarding additional regulations for a second
baccalaureate degree.
.
Current Wording
Curriculum
Curriculum requirements for registered nurses in
the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program are
equivalent to those of other BSN students.
Registered nurses must complete the University's
general education requirements for graduation
including foreign language.
Required Nursing Courses for R.N.-B.S.N.
Students (30 hours)
Credit must be earned through enrollment at USC
Columbia for the following courses: NURS 250 (3
hours), NURS 309 (3 hours), NURS 316 (3
hours), NURS 317 (2 hours), NURS 326 (3
hours), NURS 403 (3 hours), NURS 410 (3
hours), and two of NURS 323*, 427*, 428* (10
hours).
*Clinical courses
Proposed Wording
Curriculum
Curriculum requirements for registered nurses in
the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program are
equivalent to those of other BSN students.
Registered nurses must complete the University's
general education requirements for graduation
including foreign language.
Required Nursing Courses for R.N.-B.S.N.
Students (39 hours)
Credit must be earned through enrollment at USC
Columbia for the following courses: NURS 250 (3
hours), NURS 231 (3 hours), NURS 311 (2
hours), NURS 316 (3 hours), NURS 317 (3
hours), NURS 326 (3 hours), NURS 400 (3
hours), NURS 420 (2 hours), NURS 423 (3
hours), NURS 430 (3 hours), NURS 431* (4
hours) NURS 433* (4 hours). and one nursing
elective.
*Clinical courses
Change in corequisite
From: NURS 316
Biophysical Pathology. (3) (Prereq: CHEM 102, NURS 220;
Coreq: NURS 309
To:
NURS 316
Biophysical Pathology. (3) (Prereq: CHEM 102, NURS 220;
NURS 311)
Change in credit hours
From: NURS 317
Psychosocial Pathology. (2)
To:
NURS 317
Psychosocial Pathology. (2)
Change in prerequisite
From: NURS 326
Socio-Cultural Variations in Health and Illness. (3) (Prereq: 6
hours of social sciences)
To:
NURS 326
Socio-Cultural Variations in Health and Illness. (3)
Change in course number
From: NURS 403
Policies and Politics. (3)
To;
NURS 430
Policies and Politics. (3)
New courses
NURS 231
Foundations of Community Health Nursing. (3) Basic concepts
and principles of aggregate and community health.
.
NURS 311
Introduction to Health Assessment. (2) (Coreq: NURS 312, 314)
Cognitive skills, psychomotor skills, and technologies necessary to
perform health assessment. Laboratory required.
NURS 312
Foundations of Nursing Practice. (4) (Coreq: NURS 311, 314)
Cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills and technologies
necessary to nursing intervention. Practicum required.
NURS 314
Clinical Reasoning in Nursing Practice. (2) (Coreq: NURS 311,
312) The process of making clinical judgments.
NURS 319
Health Across the Life Span. (3) Study of factors that influence
health across the life span with emphasis on children, women, and
the elderly.
NURS 400
Evidenced-based Nursing Practice. (3) (Prereq: STAT 110, NURS
314) Introduction to the language and process of research and the
use of best practices to guide nursing practice.
NURS 411
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. (5) (Prereq: NURS 312, 317)
Nursing care of clients experiencing psychiatric/mental health
problems, with focus on promotion, restoration, and support.
Practicum required.
NURS 412
Acute Care Nursing of Adults I. (5) (Prereq: NURS 311, 312, 314)
Nursing Care of acutely ill adults in a variety of settings.
Practicum required.
NURS 420
Emerging Issues in Nursing Practice. (2) (Prereq: NURS 400)
Examination of emerging health-related issues and their relevance
to professional nursing practice.
NURS 422
Acute Care Nursing of Adults II. (5) (Prereq: NURS 411, 412)
Nursing care of acutely ill adults in a variety of settings.
Practicum required.
NURS 423
Nursing Leadership and Management. (3) (Prereq: NURS 411 and
412 or equivalent) Conceptual basis of leadership and management
of patient care in healthcare systems.
NURS 424
Maternal/Newborn Nursing. (3) (Prereq: NURS 411, 412; Coreq:
425) Nursing care of childbearing women, their neonates and
families. Focus on uncomplicated pregnancy and birthing
processes. Practicum required.
.
NURS 425
Nursing of Children and Families. (3) (Prereq: NURS 411, 412;
Coreq: 424) Nursing care of families throughout their childrearing
years, focusing on health promotion, restoration, and support of
their children. Practicum required.
NURS 431
Community Health Nursing. (4) (Prereq: NURS 423) Examines
health of local, national, and global communities, including
worksites and other subcommunities. Ethical, economic,
environmental, and other considerations of community health are
explored. Practicum required.
NUS 423
Adult Health Nursing Preceptorship. (4) (Prereq: NURS 422)
Clinical experiences in management of multiple adult patients with
complex physiological health problems in acute care settings.
Practicum only.
NURS 433
Nursing Leadership and Management Preceptorship. (4) (Prereq:
423) Clinical experiences in leadership and management of patient
care in health care systems. Practicum only.
IV. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
A. Department of Geological Sciences
New course
GEOL 524
Environmental Radioisotope Geochemistry. [=MSCI 524] (3)
(Prereq: CHEM 111, CHEM 112, MATH 141) Introduction to
radioactiviy and the use of radionuclides to study environmental
processes, including age-dating and biogeochemical cycling in
aquatic systems. Two lectures per week.
B. Department of Marine Science
New course
MSCI 524
Environmental Radioisotope Geochemistry. [=GEOL 524] (3)
(Prereq: CHEM 111, CHEM 112) Introduction to
radioactiviy and the use of radionuclides to study environmental
processes, including age-dating and biogeochemical cycling in
aquatic systems. Two lectures per week.