REPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
INFORMATION AND CONSENT AGENDAE FOR THE VARIOUS COLLEGES
January 24, 2008
CONSENT ITEMS FROM THE GORDON FORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Type of Item
Consent
Consent
Consent
Description of Item and Contact Information
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisite (ACCT 300)
Contact: Dr. Richard Aldridge
Richard.aldridge@wku.edu
Phone: 5-3099
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisite (ACCT 310)
Contact: Dr. Richard Aldridge
Richard.aldridge@wku.edu
Phone: 5-3099
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisite (ACCT 440)
Contact: Dr. Richard Aldridge
Richard.aldridge@wku.edu
Phone: 5-3099
INFORMATION AND CONSENT ITEMS FROM THE OGDEN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING
Information
Consent
Consent
Consent
One-time-only offering
MATH 103, Drop-Back Algebra
Contact: Dr. Peter Hamburger
Peter.hamburger@wku.edu 5-3652
Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
CS 360, Software Engineering I
Contact: Dr. Guangming Xing
Guangming.xing@wku.edu 5-8848
Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
CS 444, Programming Languages
Contact: Dr. Guangming Xing
Guangming.xing@wku.edu 5-8848
Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
AMS 261, Construction Methods and Materials
Contact: Dr. Denise Gravitt
Denise.gravitt@wku.edu 5-2176
INFORMATION AND CONSENT ITEMS FROM THE POTTER COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS
Consent
Consent
Consent
Consent
Revise Catalog Listing
ENG 401 Advanced Composition
Contact: Joe Hardin
Joe.Hardin@wku.edu x 54650
Suspend Course
COMM 363 Interracial Communication
Contact: Sally Ray
Sally.Ray@wku.edu x 53296
Suspend Course
COMM 443 Persuasion in Contemporary Society
Contact: Sally Ray
Sally.Ray@wku.edu x 53296
Suspend Course
COMM 474 Gender Differences in Communication
Contact: Sally Ray
Sally.Ray@wku.edu x 53296
INFORMATION ITEMS FROM THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Information Item
Information Item
Information Item
Proposal to Change Course Prefix
PE 325: Applied Exercise Physiology
Contact: Scott Lyons
scott.lyons@wku.edu
5-6035
Proposal to Change Course Prefix
PE 412: Fitness Programming
Contact: Scott Lyons
scott.lyons@wku.edu
5-6035
Proposal to Change Course Prefix
PE 496: Practicum in Exercise Science
Contact: Scott Lyons
scott.lyons@wku.edu
5-6035
Information and Consent Items for the Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Information
Consent
Consent
Consent
One-time-only offering
MATH 103, Drop-Back Algebra
Contact: Dr. Peter Hamburger
Peter.hamburger@wku.edu 5-3652
Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
CS 360, Software Engineering I
Contact: Dr. Guangming Xing
Guangming.xing@wku.edu 5-8848
Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
CS 444, Programming Languages
Contact: Dr. Guangming Xing
Guangming.xing@wku.edu 5-8848
Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
AMS 261, Construction Methods and Materials
Contact: Dr. Denise Gravitt
Denise.gravitt@wku.edu 5-2176
Proposal Date: August 28, 2007
Gordon Ford College of Business
Department of Accounting
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Richard Aldridge, richard.aldridge@wku.edu, 53099
1.
Identification of course:
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
Course prefix (subject area) and number: ACCT 300
Course title: Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Credit hours: 4
Current prerequisites:
ACCT 201 with a grade of “C” or better
3.
Proposed prerequisites:
Cumulative 2.5 GPA in ACCT 200 and ACCT 201 combined, and with a minimum grade of “C” or higher
in each course
4.
Rationale for the revision of prerequisites:
Effective in the Fall 2007, students must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA in ACCT 200 and ACCT 201, and
with a minimum grade of “C” or higher in each course to be admitted to the Accounting Program.
Therefore, students should not be allowed to advance into upper-level accounting course until they earn the
minimum grades necessary for program admission.
5.
Effect on completion of major/minor sequence:
This proposal may slow some students down by preventing them from enrolling in the first upper level
accounting courses. However, a solid understanding of the principles covered in ACCT 200 and ACCT
201 is essential for success in upper level accounting courses.
6.
Effective Catalog Year: For students enrolling in the class in the Summer 2008.
7.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Department of Accounting:
August 28, 2007
Ford College Curriculum Committee
January 09, 2008
University Curriculum Committee
_________________
University Senate
_________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: August 28, 2007
Gordon Ford College of Business
Department of Accounting
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Richard Aldridge, richard.aldridge@wku.edu, 53099
1.
Identification of course:
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
Course prefix (subject area) and number: ACCT 310
Course title: Managerial Cost Accounting
Credit hours: 3
Current prerequisites:
ACCT 201 with a grade of “C” or better
3.
Proposed prerequisites:
Cumulative 2.5 GPA in ACCT 200 and ACCT 201 combined, and with a minimum grade of “C” or higher
in each course
4.
Rationale for the revision of prerequisites:
Effective in the Fall 2007, students must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA in ACCT 200 and ACCT 201, and
with a minimum grade of “C” or higher in each course to be admitted to the Accounting Program.
Therefore, students should not be allowed to advance into upper-level accounting course until they earn the
minimum grades necessary for program admission.
5.
Effect on completion of major/minor sequence:
This proposal may slow some students down by preventing them from enrolling in the first upper level
accounting courses. However, a solid understanding of the principles covered in ACCT 200 and ACCT
201 is essential for success in upper level accounting courses.
6.
Effective Catalog Year: For students enrolling in the class in the Summer 2008.
7.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Department of Accounting:
August 28, 2007
Ford College Curriculum Committee
January 09, 2008
University Curriculum Committee
_________________
University Senate
_________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: September 11, 2007
Gordon Ford College of Business
Department of Accounting
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Richard Aldridge richard.aldridge@wkku.edu
1.
745-3099
Identification of course:
1.1
1.2
1.3
Course prefix (subject area) and number: ACCT 440
Course title: Business Law for the Accounting Professional
Credit hours: 3
2.
Current prerequisites:
MGT 200 and Senior Standing
3.
Proposed prerequisites: MGT 200 and ACCT 402 (or concurrently) or ACCT 450 (or concurrently)
4.
Rationale for the revision of prerequisites:
This course covers the legal concepts regularly tested on the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Examination. Therefore, the course should be taken near the end of the student’s coursework and closer to
the exam. Since many states now require candidates to have 150 credit hours to sit for the CPA Exam,
students obtain senior standing well before being able to take the exam. Changing the prerequisite would
ensure that students take the course closer to graduation and when they will actually sit for the exam.
5.
Effect on completion of major/minor sequence:
Since students will simply adjust their schedules by taking ACCT 440 later and other courses earlier in
their program, this proposal will not affect the completion of the accounting major.
6.
Effective Catalog Year: Fall 2008
7.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Department of Accounting:
Ford College Curriculum Committee
September 11, 2007
January 09, 2008
University Curriculum Committee
_________________
University Senate
_________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: 11/12/2007
Ogden College
Department of Computer Science
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Guangming Xing e-mail: guangming.xing@wku.edu Phone: 5-8848
1.
Identification of course:
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
Course prefix (subject area) and number: CS 360
Course title: Software Engineering I
Credit hours: 3.0
Current prerequisites:
A grade of “C” or better in CS 241
3.
Proposed prerequisites/corequisites:
A grade of “C” or better in CS 241 and a prerequisite or corequisite of ENG 307 and a prerequisite or
corequisite of COMM 161 or COMM 145
4.
Rationale for the revision of prerequisites/corequisites:
As technical document writing and oral presentations are required in this course, adding the above new
requirements will ensure that each student who takes CS 360 is sufficiently prepared.
5.
Effect on completion of major/minor sequence:
None
6.
Effective Catalog Year:
Fall 2008.
7.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Computer Science Department:
____11/17/2007_____
OCSE Curriculum Committee
____12/06/2007_____
University Curriculum Committee
___________________
University Senate
___________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: 11/12/2007
Ogden College
Department of Computer Science
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Guangming Xing e-mail: guangming.xing@wku.edu Phone: 5-8848
1.
Identification of course:
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
Course prefix (subject area) and number: CS 444
Course title: Programming Languages
Credit hours: 3.0
Current prerequisites:
A grade of “C” or better in CS 225 or consent of instructor
3.
Proposed prerequisites/corequisites:
A grade of “C” or better in CS 241 and a prerequisite or corequisite of ENG 307 and a prerequisite or
corequisite of COMM 161 or COMM 145
4.
Rationale for the revision of prerequisites/corequisites:
One requirement of CS 444 is experience in programming. Using CS 241 instead of CS 225 as a
prerequisite will make sure that the students are more mature in programming. Technical document writing
and oral presentations are required in this course; adding the above new requirements will ensure that each
student who takes CS 444 is sufficiently prepared.
5.
Effect on completion of major/minor sequence:
None
6.
Effective Catalog Year :
Fall 2008.
7.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Computer Science Department:
_____11/17/2007____
OCSE Curriculum Committee
_____12/06/2007____
University Curriculum Committee
___________________
University Senate
___________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: November 1, 2007
Ogden College of Science & Engineering
Department of Architectural & Manufacturing Sciences
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Name: Dr. Denise Gravitt
email: denise.gravitt@wku.edu
phone: 745-2176
1.
Identification of course:
1.1
1.2
1.3
Course prefix (subject area) and number: AMS 261
Course title: Construction Methods and Materials
Credit hours: 3
2.
Current prerequisites/corequisites/special requirements:
3.
Proposed corequisites: AMS 262
4.
Rationale for the revision of corequisites: The new course AMS 262 was specifically created to have
applied demonstrations and laboratory work to supplement learning of residential and light commercial
construction materials and methods of construction.
5.
Effect on completion of major/minor sequence: None.
6.
Effective Catalog Year : 200830
7.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Architectural & Manufacturing Sciences Dept: ____10/08/2007___
OCSE Curriculum Committee
______12/6/2007___
University Curriculum Committee
___________________
University Senate
___________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: 9/24/2007
Enter College Name Here
Department of English
Proposal to Revise Course Catalog Listing
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Joe M. Hardin, joe.hardin@wku.edu, 5-4650
1.
Identification of course: ENG 401
1.4
1.5
1.6
Course prefix (subject area) and number: ENG 401
Course title: Advanced Composition
Credit hours: 3 hours
2.
Current course catalog listing: Theory and performance in the essay of ideas with stress on the essay
form and coherence, sentence and paragraph design, punctuation, research paper technique, and other writing
conventions.
3.
Proposed course catalog listing: Theory and practice in reading and writing various genres of nonfiction, including researched essays, cultural critique, exposition, narrative, and argument. Special attention to style,
voice, arrangement and advanced writing techniques.
4.
Rationale for revision of the course catalog listing: New listing more accurately reflects actual course
content.
5.
Effective Catalog Year : Fall 2008
6.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
English Department/Division:
9-27-07
PCAL Curriculum Committee
10/11/07
Professional Education Council
12/12/07
University Curriculum Committee
___________________
University Senate
___________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: October 23, 2007
Potter College of Arts and Letters
Department of Communication
Proposal to Suspend a Course
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Sally Ray, sally.ray@wku.edu, 745-3296
1.
Identification of course:
1.1 Current course prefix (subject area) and number: COMM 363
1.2 Course title: Interracial Communication
1.3 Credit hours: 3
2.
Rationale for the course suspension: Due to staffing issues we’ve been unable to offer this course, but
hope to in the future. We anticipate hiring a person with the expertise in our current search.
3.
Effect of course suspension on programs or other departments, if known:
4.
Effective Catalog Year: Fall 2008
5.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Communication Department/Division:
10/31/07
PCAL Curriculum Committee
12/06/07
University Curriculum Committee
___________________
University Senate
___________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
None
Proposal Date: October 23, 2007
Potter College of Arts and Letters
Department of Communication
Proposal to Suspend a Course
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Sally Ray, sally.ray@wku.edu, 745-3296
1.
Identification of course:
1.1 Current course prefix (subject area) and number: COMM 443
1.2 Course title: Persuasion in Contemporary Society
1.3 Credit hours: 3
2.
Rationale for the course suspension: Due to staffing issues we’ve been unable to offer this course, but
hope to in the future.
3.
Effect of course suspension on programs or other departments, if known: None
4.
Effective Catalog Year: Fall 2008
5.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Communication Department/Division:
10/31/07
PCAL Curriculum Committee
12/06/07
University Curriculum Committee
___________________
University Senate
___________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: October 23, 2007
Potter College of Arts and Letters
Department of Communication
Proposal to Suspend a Course
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Sally Ray, sally.ray@wku.edu, 745-3296
1.
Identification of course:
1.1 Current course prefix (subject area) and number: COMM 474
1.2 Course title: Gender Differences in Communication
1.3 Credit hours: 3
2.
Rationale for the course suspension: Due to staffing issues we’ve been unable to offer this course, but
hope to in the future.
3.
Effect of course suspension on programs or other departments, if known: None
4.
Effective Catalog Year: Fall 2008
5.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Communication Department/Division:
10/31/07
PCAL Curriculum Committee
12/06/07
University Curriculum Committee
___________________
University Senate
___________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: 11/12/2007
Ogden College
Department of Computer Science
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Guangming Xing e-mail: guangming.xing@wku.edu Phone: 5-8848
1.
Identification of course:
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.
Course prefix (subject area) and number: CS 360
Course title: Software Engineering I
Credit hours: 3.0
Current prerequisites:
A grade of “C” or better in CS 241
3.
Proposed prerequisites/corequisites:
A grade of “C” or better in CS 241 and a prerequisite or corequisite of ENG 307 and a prerequisite or
corequisite of COMM 161 or COMM 145
4.
Rationale for the revision of prerequisites/corequisites:
As technical document writing and oral presentations are required in this course, adding the above new
requirements will ensure that each student who takes CS 360 is sufficiently prepared.
5.
Effect on completion of major/minor sequence:
None
6.
Effective Catalog Year:
Fall 2008.
7.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Computer Science Department:
____11/17/2007_____
OCSE Curriculum Committee
____12/06/2007_____
University Curriculum Committee
___________________
University Senate
___________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: 11/12/2007
Ogden College
Department of Computer Science
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Guangming Xing e-mail: guangming.xing@wku.edu Phone: 5-8848
1.
Identification of course:
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
Course prefix (subject area) and number: CS 444
Course title: Programming Languages
Credit hours: 3.0
Current prerequisites:
A grade of “C” or better in CS 225 or consent of instructor
3.
Proposed prerequisites/corequisites:
A grade of “C” or better in CS 241 and a prerequisite or corequisite of ENG 307 and a prerequisite or
corequisite of COMM 161 or COMM 145
4.
Rationale for the revision of prerequisites/corequisites:
One requirement of CS 444 is experience in programming. Using CS 241 instead of CS 225 as a
prerequisite will make sure that the students are more mature in programming. Technical document writing
and oral presentations are required in this course; adding the above new requirements will ensure that each
student who takes CS 444 is sufficiently prepared.
5.
Effect on completion of major/minor sequence:
None
6.
Effective Catalog Year :
Fall 2008.
7.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Computer Science Department:
_____11/17/2007____
OCSE Curriculum Committee
_____12/06/2007____
University Curriculum Committee
___________________
University Senate
___________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form
Proposal Date: November 1, 2007
Ogden College of Science & Engineering
Department of Architectural & Manufacturing Sciences
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
(Consent Item)
Contact Person: Name: Dr. Denise Gravitt
email: denise.gravitt@wku.edu
phone: 745-2176
1.
Identification of course:
1.1
1.2
1.3
Course prefix (subject area) and number: AMS 261
Course title: Construction Methods and Materials
Credit hours: 3
2.
Current prerequisites/corequisites/special requirements:
3.
Proposed corequisites: AMS 262
4.
Rationale for the revision of corequisites: The new course AMS 262 was specifically created to have
applied demonstrations and laboratory work to supplement learning of residential and light commercial
construction materials and methods of construction.
5.
Effect on completion of major/minor sequence: None.
6.
Effective Catalog Year: 200830
7.
Dates of prior committee approvals:
Architectural & Manufacturing Sciences Dept: ____10/08/2007___
OCSE Curriculum Committee
______12/6/2007___
University Curriculum Committee
___________________
University Senate
___________________
Attachment: Course Inventory Form