REPORT: COMMITTEE ON CURRICULA AND COURSES
(For consideration by the Faculty Senate at its May 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 EDUCATION
A. Department of Educational Psychology
New course
EDCE 555
Theory and Practice of College Mentoring. (3) (Prereq: Upper
division undergraduate standing or admission to a graduate
program and consent of instructors) Emphasis on current
professional approaches to college mentoring and development of
leadership and mentoring skills. Students must participate in
Minority Assistance Program.
B. Department of Instruction and Teacher Education
Deletions
EDSE 500
EDSE 502
Development, Structure and Operation of the Distributive
Education Program (3)
Supervision of the Distributive Education Program (3)
II. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
A. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
New courses
ECIV 556
Air Pollution Control Engineering. (3) (Prereq: MATH 142,
PHYS 211, CHEM 112 or consent of instructor) Introduction to
the sources of air pollution and the engineering principles used for
control and prevention.
Also approved to be offered via telecommunications.
ECIV 570
Land Development for Engineers. (3) (Prereq: ECIV 111,
minimum junior standing) Fundamentals of designing and
permitting the conversion of land to new or altered states,
including environmental issues, traffic and parking, utility
resources, site engineering, ADA, safety, planning and zoning
requirements.
Also approved to be offered via telecommunications.
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B. Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Change in curriculum, Undergraduate Bulletin 2002-2003, page 11.12
Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Major in Computer Engineering
Current
Proposed
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Major in
Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Major in
Computer Engineering
(122 hours)
(122 hours)
ENGL 101, 102, 462 or 463 (9 hours)
SPCH 140 (3 hours)
Liberal Arts (9 hours)
MATH 141, 142, 241, 242, 174 (17 hours)
Mathematics elective (3 hours)
STAT 509 (3 hours)
CHEM 111 (4 hours)
PHYS 211, 211L, 212, 212L (8 hours)
CSCE 145, 146, 211, 212, 240, 245, 311, 313, 350,
355, 390, 491, 492 (39 hours)
ELCT 102, 221, 222, 321, 371 (15 hours)
Major electives (12 hours)
ENGL 101, 102, 462 or 463 (9 hours)
SPCH 140 (3 hours)
Liberal Arts (9 hours)
MATH 141, 142, 241, 242, 374 (17 hours)
Mathematics elective (3 hours)
STAT 509 (3 hours)
CHEM 111 (4 hours)
PHYS 211, 211L, 212, 212L (8 hours)
CSCE 145, 146, 211, 212, 240, 245, 311, 313, 350,
355, 390, 491, 492 (39 hours)
ELCT 102, 221, 222, 321, 371 (15 hours)
Major electives (12 hours)
Notes:
• The liberal arts courses must include at least
one history course, one fine arts course, and
one social science course.
• The math elective is satisfied with MATH 526
or 527 or 544 or CSCE 561. Other courses in
linear algebra or numerical analysis may be
substituted with permission of the department.
• The department maintains a list of approved
major electives for the computer engineering
degree. Currently, CSCE 330, ELCT 331, and
most CSCE courses numbered 510 and higher
are approved. CSCE 561 satisfies the
requirement as either a major elective or as a
mathematics elective.
Notes:
• The liberal arts courses must include at least
one history course, one fine arts course, and
one social science course.
• The math elective is satisfied with MATH 526
or 527 or 544 or CSCE 561. Other courses in
linear algebra or numerical analysis may be
substituted with permission of the department.
• The department maintains a list of approved
major electives for the computer engineering
degree. Currently, CSCE 330, ELCT 331, and
most CSCE courses numbered 510 and higher
are approved. CSCE 561 satisfies the
requirement as either a major elective or as a
mathematics elective.
Change in curriculum, Undergraduate Bulletin 2002-2003, pages 11.12-11.13
Bachelor of Science – Major in Computer Information Systems
Current
Proposed
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science—Major
Information System
in
Computer
Bachelor of Science—Major
Information System
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in
Computer
(120 hours)
(120 hours)
ENGL 101, 102, 462 or 463 (9 hours)
SPCH 140 (3 hours)
Liberal Arts (18 hours)
MATH 174, 141, 142 (11 hours)
STAT 509 (3 hours)
Laboratory sciences (8 hours including two labs)
MGSC 390, 490, 590, and two of 494, 591, 594 (15
hours)
ACCT 222 (3 hours)
ECON 224 (3 hours)
CSCE 145, 146, 205, 212, 240, 245, 311, 330, 350,
390, 492, 520 (36 hours)
Major elective (CSCE course numbered above 500)
(3 hours)
Free electives (8 hours)
ENGL 101, 102, 462 or 463 (9 hours)
SPCH 140 (3 hours)
Liberal Arts (18 hours)
MATH 141, 142, 374 (11 hours)
STAT 509 (3 hours)
Laboratory sciences (8 hours including two labs)
MGSC 390, 490, 590, and two of 494, 591, 594 (15
hours)
ACCT 222 (3 hours)
ECON 224 (3 hours)
CSCE 145, 146, 205, 212, 240, 245, 311, 330, 350,
390, 492, 520 (36 hours)
Major elective (CSCE course numbered above 500)
(3 hours)
Free electives (8 hours)
Notes:
• The liberal arts courses must include at least
one history course, one fine arts course, and
one social science course.
• Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign
language equivalent to the minimum passing
grade on the exit examination in the 122 course
is required. Up to six hours of foreign language
courses may be counted towards the liberal arts
requirement.
Notes:
• The liberal arts courses must include at least
one history course, one fine arts course, and
one social science course.
• Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign
language equivalent to the minimum passing
grade on the exit examination in the 122 course
is required. Up to six hours of foreign language
courses may be counted towards the liberal arts
requirement.
Change in curriculum, Undergraduate Bulletin 2002-2003, page 11.13
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Current
Proposed
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
(122 hours)
(122 hours)
ENGL 101, 102, 462 or 463 (9 hours)
SPCH 140 (3 hours)
Liberal Arts (18 hours)
MATH 174, 141, 142, 241, 526 (18 hours)
STAT 509 (3 hours)
PHYS 211, 211L, 212, 212L (8 hours)
Laboratory science (4 hours)
CSCE 145, 146, 211, 212, 240, 245, 311, 330, 350,
355, 390, 492 (36 hours)
Major electives (CSCE courses numbered above
500) (12 hours)
Application area (9 hours)
Free electives (2 hours)
ENGL 101, 102, 462 or 463 (9 hours)
SPCH 140 (3 hours)
Liberal Arts (18 hours)
MATH 141, 142, 241, 374, 526 (15 hours)
STAT 509 (3 hours)
PHYS 211, 211L, 212, 212L (8 hours)
Laboratory science (4 hours)
CSCE 145, 146, 211, 212, 240, 245, 311, 330, 350,
355, 390, 492 (36 hours)
Major electives (CSCE courses numbered above
500) (12 hours)
Application area (9 hours)
Free elective (3 hours)
Notes:
Notes:
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•
•
•
The liberal arts courses must include at least
one history course, one fine arts course, and
one social science course.
Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign
language equivalent to the minimum passing
grade on the exit examination in the 122 course
is required. Up to six hours of foreign language
courses may be counted towards the liberal arts
requirement.
The laboratory science course must be selected
from the following list: BIOL 101, CHEM 111,
GEOL 201, GEOL 202, MSCI 111.
•
•
•
The liberal arts courses must include at least
one history course, one fine arts course, and
one social science course.
Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign
language equivalent to the minimum passing
grade on the exit examination in the 122 course
is required. Up to six hours of foreign language
courses may be counted towards the liberal arts
requirement.
The laboratory science course must be selected
from the following list: BIOL 101, CHEM 111,
GEOL 201, GEOL 202, MSCI 111.
Change in prerequisites
From: CSCE 146
Algorithmic Design II. (4) (Prereq: Grade of C or better in CSCE
145 and grade of C or better in MATH 141 or 174; coreq: MATH
174)
To:
CSCE 146
Algorithmic Design II. (4) (Prereq: Grade of C or better in both
CSCE 145 and MATH 141)
From: CSCE 211
To:
CSCE 211
Digital Logic Design. (3) (Prereq: MATH 141 or 174)
Digital Logic Design. (3) (Prereq: MATH 141)
From: CSCE 212
Introduction to Computer Architecture. (3) (Prereq: CSCE 145,
either CSCE 211 or MATH 174)
Introduction to Computer Architecture. (3) (Prereq: either CSCE
146 or both CSCE 145 and 211)
To:
CSCE 212
From: CSCE 311
To:
CSCE 311
Operating Systems. (3) (Prereq: CSCE 212, 245)
Operating Systems. (3) (Prereq: CSCE 212, 245, MATH 374)
From: CSCE 330
To:
CSCE 330
Programming Language Structures. (3) (Prereq: CSCE 245)
Programming Language Structures. (3) (Prereq: CSCE 212, 245,
MATH 374)
From: CSCE 350
Data Structures and Algorithms. (3) (Prereq: CSCE 245, MATH
174)
Data Structures and Algorithms. (3) (Prereq: CSCE 245, MATH
374)
To:
CSCE 350
III. SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Change in curriculum, Undergraduate Bulletin, pages 12.6-12.7
Add one course under: Selectives for students majoring in all other colleges and
schools (except Science and Mathematics and Engineering and Information Technology):
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Current
Proposed
GEOG 347 Water as a Resource (3)
GEOG 347 Water as a Resource (3)
GEOG 371 Air Pollution Climatology
(3)
GEOG 560 Earth Resource Management
(3)
GEOG 560 Earth Resource Management
(3)
IV. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
A. African American Studies
Change in curriculum, Undergraduate Bulletin, page 14.11
Current
Proposed
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
(120 hours)
(120 hours)
1. General Education Requirements (5362 hours)
1. General Education Requirements (5362 hours)
The following courses fulfill some of the
general education requirements and must
be completed for an interdisciplinary major
in African American Studies: AFRO 201202 (prerequisites for rest of courses)
For a general outline of these requirements,
see “College of Liberal Arts.”
2. Major Requirements (30 hours)
AFRO 201, Introduction to African
The six hours for the courses AFRO 201
American Studies before 1900 (3 hours)
and 202 are not included in the overall
AFRO 202, Introduction to African
hours required for a major in African
American Studies after 1900 (3 hours)
American Studies. For an outline of general Any 300 level approved course (3 hours)
education requirements, see “College of
AFRO 498 or 499, Senior Seminar (3
Liberal Arts”
hours)
2. Major Requirements (30 hours)
Four courses in the humanities (e.g. history
or English) (12 hours)
Three or four related courses in the social
sciences (e.g. political science or
sociology) (9-12 hours)
Three approved courses in the
humanities (e.g., History or English) (9
hours)
Three approved courses in the social
sciences (e.g. Government and
International Studies or Sociology) (9
hours)
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AFRO 389: An independent study project
undertaken with a faculty member;
additional course work may be substituted
with agreement of the faculty curriculum
committee (3-6 hours)
AFRO 498 and AFRO 499 (6 hours)
B. Department of Art
Change in curriculum – to BFA requirements, Undergraduate Bulletin page
14.21
Current
Proposed
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Studio
Design Option
Design Option
Foundation Requirements (24 hours):
ARTS 102, 103, 107, 111, 112, 245, 246,
and 260 or 261, or equivalent photography
course.
Foundation Requirements (24 hours):
ARTS 102, 103, 107, 111, 112, 245, 246,
and 260 or 261, or equivalent photography
course.
Major Requirements (36 hours): ARTS
265, 345, 346, 445, 446, 447, 465 or 232;
15 hours ARTS 200-level or above ARTS
courses.
Major Requirements (36 hours): ARTS
265, 345, 346, 445, 446, 447, 545; 15 hours
ARTS 200-level or above ARTS courses.
Change in title and description
From: ARTS 346
Intermediate Graphic Design II. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 345) Editorial
design. Design and layout of newspaper, magazine, book, and
other print formats.
To:
ARTS 346
Series Development and Practice. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 345)
Development of complex visual communication projects which
involve problem-seeking and problem-solving and result in works
with multiple elements. Discussion of current visual
communication issues. Graphic Design majors only.
From: ARTS 445
To:
ARTS 445
Advanced Graphic Design I. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 346) Problems in
advertising, promotion, packaging, and poster design.
Development of presentation techniques.
Time and Sequence. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 346) Advanced visual
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communication projects involving time and sequencing with both
visual and verbal elements using a variety of media. Graphic
Design majors only.
From: ARTS 446
To:
ARTS 446
Advanced Graphic Design II. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 445) Problems in
exhibition and environmental graphics; group solutions; client
presentations and portfolio preparation.
Structures. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 445) Advanced exploration of visual
structures, both 2D and 3D, in visual communication problems.
Graphic Design majors only.
Change in title, prerequisites, and description
From: ARTS 245
Introduction to Graphic Design I. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 103 and 111)
Two-dimensional design fundamentals, problems in visual
communication, history of design, and the role of the designer.
To:
ARTS 245
Graphic Design I. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 102 and 103)
The basics of visual communication including formal issues,
fundamental communication principles, image development and
relevant digital applications. Studio Art majors and Graphic
Design minors only.
From: ARTS 246
To:
ARTS 246
From: ARTS 345
To:
ARTS 345
From: ARTS 545
To:
ARTS 545
Introduction to Graphic Design II. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 102, 107 and
245) Continued development of design principles and skills and
applied computer methods.
Graphic Design II. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 107 and 245)
Continuation of ARTS 245 with the addition of typography and
word/image relationships. Relevant digital applications. Studio
Art majors and Graphic Design minors only.
Intermediate Graphic Design I. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 245) History
and evolution of typography as the foundation of visual
communication. Organizational systems and creative use in
graphic design.
Visual and Verbal Interaction. (3) (Prereq: Portfolio Review
acceptance, ARTS 246, ARTS 260 or 261) Intermediate level
exploration of type and image in a variety of visual communication
problems employing a variety of media. Graphic Design majors
only.
Graphic Design I. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 446) Advanced individual
projects in graphic design.
Internship in Graphic Design. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 346) Work
experience at a visual communication place of business. Graphic
Design majors only.
C. Department of Geography
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Change in description
From: GEOG 546 Applied Climatology. (4) Weather and climate in the
earth/atmosphere boundary layer with applications in South
Carolina. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per
week.
To:
GEOG 546 Applied Climatology. (4) Analysis of climate applications in
natural and human-modified environments. Content may include
water resources, solar energy, urban planning, air quality,
agriculture, and tourism. Course work includes lab and field
experimentation.
D. Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Deletions
SPAN 510
SPAN 511
Introduction to Graduate Research in Hispanic Languages and
Literatures. (1)
Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism. (2)
E. Naval Science
New course
NAVY 312
Marine Corps Professional Lab. (0) (Prereq: physical exam)
Physical training focused on preparation for service as a Marine
Officer, one hour per day, three days per week.
F. Department of Sociology
Change in prerequisite
From: SOCY 540
Sociology of Law. (3) (Prereq: 300-level sociology course, or
permission of the instructor)
To:
SOCY 540
Sociology of Law. (3) (Prereq: SOCY 300 or consent of instructor)
G. Department of Theatre and Dance
Change in description
From: THEA 575
Rehearsal and Performance. (3) An intensive laboratory course in
repertory theatre.
To:
THEA 575
Rehearsal and Performance. (3) An intensive laboratory course in
theatrical and media performances.
V. COLLEGE OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION STUDIES
A. School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Change in curriculum, Undergraduate Bulletin, page 15-7
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New track in Visual Communications
Current
Proposed
Under Degree Requirements, Section 1. General
Education Requirements.
Under Degree Requirements, Section 1. General
Education Requirements.
From: 1. General Education Requirements (90
hours)
ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
To: 1. General Education Requirements (90 hours)
ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Under Degree Requirements, Section 3.
Additional Required Courses after the section on
Print Journalism add:
Visual Communications
Jour 364, 337, 438, 515,529,564 plus 9 elective
hours of electives in journalism and mass
communications.
Change in credit hours and corequisites
From: JOUR 337
Photojournalism I. (2) (Coreq: JOUR 337L) News photography:
skill in camera use, photography techniques, and picture editing.
To:
JOUR 337
Photojournalism I. (3) News photography: skill in camera use,
photography techniques, and picture editing.
From: JOUR 564
To:
JOUR 564
Graphic Design. (2) (Coreq: JOUR 564L) Basic elements of design
and their application to problem solving situations in the mass
media. Emphasis on visual communications.
Graphic Design. [=ARTS 564] (3) Basic elements of design and
their application to problem solving situations in the mass media.
Emphasis on visual communications.
Change in title and description
From: JOUR 364
Graphic Production. (3) Theory and practice in creative visual
communication; principles of layout and design; effective use of
illustration, photography, informational graphics, and moving
images.
To:
JOUR 364
Introduction to Visual Communications. (3) Theory and history of
visual communication in the mass media emphasizing
informational and persuasive messages created by graphic,
photographic, and multimedia processes.
Change in title, prerequisite, and description
From: JOUR 529
Newspaper Informational Graphics. (3) (Prereq: JOUR 333/333L;
335/335L and CSCI 101) Development of visual journalism skills
and use of personal computers to create newspaper informational
graphics.
To:
JOUR 529
Informational Graphics for the Mass Media. (3) (Prereq: JOUR
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364) Visual presentation of quantitative and spatial information.
Examines the planning, design, and preparation of statistical
graphs, charts, timelines, diagrams, and maps.
Deletions
JOUR 337L
JOUR 564L
Photojournalism I Laboratory. (1)
Graphic Design Laboratory. (1)
VI. SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Change in prerequisite
From: MUED 467 Choral Methods and Materials. (2)
To:
MUED 467 Choral Methods and Materials. (2) (Prereq: MUSC 216 and
MUED 356)
VII. COLLEGE OF NURSING
New course
NURS 406
Critical Care Nursing of Adults. (3) (Prereq: NURS 323 or
equivalent) Introduction to nursing of the critically ill adult.
Application in selected clinical settings.
VIII. COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Change in curriculum, Undergraduate Bulletin 2002-2003, page 18-5
Current
Summer Professional Year 3
A maximum of 30 students can be
accommodated in the pharmacy practice
experience programs. To permit scheduling in
the fourth year, courses will be offered on a
staggered schedule.
Year 4: Summer (seventh)
December Degree Candidates
PHRM 674 (l hour)
PHRM 676 (4 hours)
PHRM 677 (4 hours)
PHRM 678 (4 hours)
PHRM 679 (4 hours)
Total 17 hours
Year 4: Fall Semester (eighth)
(December Degree Candidates)
PHRM 675 (l hour)
PHRM 696 (4 hours)
PHRRM 6XX Series (12 hours)
Total 17 hours
Proposed
Summer Professional Year 3
PHRM 696 (4 hours) or
PHRM 676 (4 hours) or
PHRM 678 (4 hours) or
PHRM 679 (4 hours) or
PHRM 6XX (4 hours) *
Total 8 hours
Year 4: Fall Semester (seventh)
PHRM 696 (4 hours) or
PHRM 678 (4 hours) or
PHRM 679 (4 hours) or
PHRM 6XX (8 hours) *
PHRM 674 (1 hour)
PHRM 675 (l hour)
Total 14 hours
Year 4: Spring Semester (eighth)
PHRM 696 (4 hours) or
PHRM 678 (4 hours) or
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Year 4: Fall Semester (seventh)
(May Degree Candidates)
PHRM 674 (1 hour)
PHRM 676 (4 hours)
PHRM 677 (4 hours)
PHRM 678 (4 hours)
PHRM 679 (4 hours)
Total 17 hours
Year 4: Spring Semester
PHRM 675 (1 hour)
PHRM 696 (4 hours)
PHRM 6XX Series (12 hours)*
Total 17 hours
PHRM 679 (4 hours) or
PHRM 6XX (12 hours) *
Total 12 hours
*Remaining rotations (4) can be Advanced
Medicine Subspecialty or elective in indirect or
nonpatient care environment such as SCPhA, S.C.
Board of Pharmacy, industry, health outcomes
management, prescription benefit management,
research, etc. No more than two elective rotations
can be completed in indirect or nonpatient care
areas.
*Remaining rotations (3) can be Advanced
Medicine Subspecialty or elective in indirect or
nonpatient care environment such as SCPhA, S.C.
Board of Pharmacy, industry, health outcomes
management, prescription benefit management,
research, etc. No more than two elective rotations
can be completed in indirect or nonpatient care
areas.
IX. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
A. Department of Mathematics
New courses
MATH 374 Discrete Structures. (3) (Prereq: MATH 142 and CSCE 146)
Propositional and predicate logic; proof techniques; recursion and
recurrence relations; sets, combinatorics, probability; functions,
relations, and matrices; algebraic structures.
MATH 522
Wavelets. (3) (Prereq: MATH 544 or 526 or consent of
department) Basic principles and methods of Fourier transforms,
wavelets, and multiresolution analysis; applications to differential
equations, data compression, signal and image processing;
development of numerical algorithms. Computer implementation.
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