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UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM REVISIONS
Effective Fall 2014
(as of January 31, 2014)
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness and Environmental Sciences
Proposal No. AGSC-13-U-1
Broaden elective options and correct education course numbering in the B.S. in Agriculture –
Agriculture Science and Technology with Teaching Certification.
(See department for specific modifications.)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Department of Chemistry
Proposal No CHEM-13-U-1
Restate General Requirements for Chemistry minor.
The minimum number shall be 20 semester credit hours, including CHEM 1311/1111, CHEM
1312/1112, CHEM 3323/3123, CHEM 3325/3125 and other chemistry courses (CHEM 2401 is
recommended) to fulfill the 20 hour requirement (excluding CHEM 1405 and CHEM 1407);
CHEM 2421 may not be counted for the minimum amount.
Department of History
Proposal No. HIST-13-U-1
Add new field of study in World History.
Upper-level courses are grouped into five areas of study: United States, Europe, Latin America
and Non-western. Majors must take at least one upper-level course in each of three of these four
areas of study. Majors must complete at least one 4000-level Crucial Topics course in which
they will produce a significant research paper, which will serve as a senior thesis.
Proposal No. HIST-13-U-4
Add AP World History to the list of courses for which students may receive Advanced
Placement.
HIST 1301, HIST 1302 (6 Cr). History-U.S.History. 3+
HIST 2321, HIST 2322 (6 Cr). History-World History. 3+
Department of Language and Literature
Proposal No. ENGL-13-U-2
In B.A. in English with Teacher Certification, enlarge Social Class and Writing (ENGL 4376) or
ENGL 4390 requirement to state simply ENGL, adv.
Proposal No. ENGL-13-U-3
Change course title and description.
ENGL 3399. Special Topics in Literature or Language for Non-English Majors.
3(3-0)
Readings in special topics such as science fiction, detective novels, Chicano literature, AfricanAmerican literature, women’s studies or the dialects of American English. Prerequisite: 3
semester hours of sophomore English or permission of instructor.
Proposal No. ENGL-13-U-4
Delete course.
ENGL 4390. Explorations in English.
Proposal No. FREN-13-U-1
New course.
FREN 2315. French and Francophone Culture.
3(3-0)
Aspects of culture in France and other French-speaking countries and how they express and
affect human experiences. Prerequisites: FREN 1311 and FREN 1312.
Department of Music
Proposal No. MUSI-13-U-1
Restate General Requirements for Department of Music
g. Prior to the junior year or the time a student would normally have completed 60 semester
hours, the student is required to file an official transcript in the music office in order that a
degree plan may be prepared and meet with a faculty review committee to determine overall and
music grade point average, progress in applied music and progress in keyboard efficiency, as
well as whether the student has the necessary qualities to become a successful teacher (if in the
field of music with teacher certification).
h. Students majoring in music must make at least a grade of C in every music course taken
toward the degree. In sequential music courses, a grade of C must be made in order to progress
to the next music course in the sequence.
i. At the conclusion of the fourth semester of music theory (MUSI 2317-2117), students must
take and pass the Sophomore Theory Exam in order to proceed to the upper level theory courses.
Department of Physics and Geosciences
Proposal No. PHYS-12-U-17
Modify B.S. in Physics degree.
(See department for specific modifications.)
Proposal No. GEOG-13-U-1
New course.
GEOG 4441. GIS for Business.
4(3-3)
GIS and spatial analysis applied to organizations. Geographic information, locational decisionmaking, spatial data, investment in and value of GIS, ethical aspects and GIS strategies. Case
studies and lab practice with spatial data. Prerequisite: GEOG 2472.
Proposal No. GEOG-13-U-2
New course.
GEOG 4436. Advanced Remote Sensing.
4(3-3)
Advanced topics in remote sensing. Recently emerged remote sensing systems, including highresolution multi-spectral imaging systems, thermal remote sensing, hyperspectral remote sensing
and airborne LiDAR remote sensing systems. Cutting-edge remote sensing data processing and
analysis techniques. Prerequisite: GEOG 4435 or equivalent.
Proposal No. GEOG-13-U-3
New course.
GEOG 3460. GIS in Natural Resources and Environmental Management.
4(3-3)
GIS and other geospatial technologies (including GPS and remote sensing) as applied to natural
resources and environmental management. Technologies and techniques used to acquire
geographic information, spatial data and location analysis and applications of geospatial
technology within the natural and environmental sciences. Case studies, labs and field exercises.
Prerequisite: GEOG 2472.
Proposal No PHYS-13-U-1
Delete course.
PHYS 1105. Elementary Physics I Laboratory.
Proposal No. PHYS-13-U-2
Delete course.
PHYS 1107. Elementary Physics II Laboratory.
Proposal No. PHYS-13-U-3
Delete course.
PHYS 1305. Elementary Physics I.
Proposal No. PHYS-13-U-4
Delete course.
PHYS 1307. Elementary Physics II.
Department of Psychology and Sociology
Proposal No. PSYC-13-U-01
New course.
PSYC 2314. Lifespan Developmental Psychology.
3(3-0)
Human growth and development through the prenatal, child, adolescent and adult stages of life.
Physical, emotional, psychosocial and cognitive influences from conception to death will be
addressed.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Department of Accounting and Finance
Proposal No. ACCT-13-U-3
Delete course.
ACCT 4309. (formerly ACCT 4207). Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit
Entities.
Principles and practice of fund accounting applicable to governmental and nonprofit
organizations. Prerequisite: ACCT 2302. Credit may not be obtained in both ACCT 4207 and
ACCT 4309.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Proposal No. EDKN-13-U-1
Modify the B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy).
(See department for specific modifications.)
Proposal No. EDKN-13-U-2
Modify the B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science).
(See department for specific modifications.)
Proposal No. EDKN-13-U-4
Modify the B.S. in Kinesiology (EC-12).
(See department for specific modifications.)
Proposal No. EDKN-13-U-5
Modify the B.S. in Kinesiology (Sports and Leisure Studies).
(See department for specific modifications.)
Department of Teacher and Bilingual Education
Proposal No. EDED-13-U-4
Amend B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Business Education 6-12.
(See department for specific amendments.)
Proposal No. EDED-13-U-5
Amend B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Technology Applications Grades EC-12.
(See department for specific amendments.)
Proposal No. EDED-13-U-6
Amend B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Technology Applications 7-12.
(See department for specific amendments.)
Proposal No. EDED-13-U-7
Amend B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Science Grades 8-12.
(See department for specific amendments.)
Proposal No. EDED-13-U-8
Amend B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: English/Language Arts/Reading Grades 8-12.
(See department for specific amendments.)
Proposal No. EDED-13-U-10
Amend B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Studies 4-8.
(See department for specific amendments.)
Proposal No. EDED-13-U-11
Amend B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Science 4-8.
(See department of specific amendments.)
Proposal No. EDED-13-U-12
Amend B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Mathematics 4-8.
(See department for specific amendments.)
Proposal No. EDED-13-U-13
Amend B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Generalist 4-8.
(See department for specific amendments.)
Proposal No. EDED-13-U-14
Amend B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: English/Language Arts/Reading 4-8.
(See department for specific amendments.)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
Proposal No. CEEN-13-U-1
Change course prerequisites.
CEEN 2212. Surveying.
2(2-0)
Engineering principles and practices of plane surveying, taping, leveling, traversing, leveling
errors, topographic stadia, earthwork, highway curves and construction surveys. Prerequisites:
AEEN 1310 and credit or registration in MATH 2413.
Proposal No. CEEN-13-U-2
Change course prerequisites.
CEEN 3342. Geotechnical Engineering.
3(3-0)
Principles of geotechnical engineering, soil composition, classification, flownet, compaction,
consolidated, effective stress, bearing capacity and slope stability. Prerequisite: CEEN 3311.
Proposal No. CEEN-13-U-3
Change course prerequisites.
CEEN 4289. Design in Civil Engineering II.
2(1-3)
Engineering concepts integrated from the topics taught in sequences of upper division courses to
produce practical, efficient and feasible solutions of civil engineering problems. Computer
applications are included. Prerequisites: CEEN 3342 and CEEN 4279.
Proposal No. CEEN-13-U-4
Change course prerequisites.
CEEN 4279. Design in Civil Engineering I.
2(1-3)
Engineering concepts integrated from the topics taught in sequences of upper division courses to
produce practical, efficient and feasible solutions of civil engineering problems. Computer
applications are included. Prerequisites: credit or registration in CEEN 4362 and CEEN 4316.
Proposal No. CEEN-13-U-5
Modify B.S. in Civil Engineering.
(See department of specific modifications.)
Proposal No. CEEN-13-U-6
Change course prerequisites.
CEEN 4326. Construction Engineering.
3(3-0)
Construction methods and management earthwork with heavy equipment and others.
Construction estimating, planning and control. Network theory and critical path methods.
Prerequisite: credit or registration in CEEN 3317. Credit may not be obtained in both CEEN
4326 and AEEN 4326.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Proposal No. CSEN-13-U-1
New course.
CSEN 4367. Data Mining.
3(3-0)
Data mining techniques; implementation, benefits and the outcome expectations from this new
technology. Prerequisite: senior standing.
Proposal No. EEEN-12-U-1
New course.
EEEN 4357. Wireless Sensor Networks.
3(3-0)
Foundations of wireless sensor networks, localization, routing, optimization, security, energyaware systems and algorithms, design/analysis and applications of wireless sensor networks.
Prerequisite: completed general education natural sciences requirement.
Department of Environmental Engineering
Proposal No. EVEN-13-U-1
New course.
EVEN 2311. Environmental Engineering Ethics and Policy.
3(3-0)
Recognition and formulation of ethical questions and issues in engineering professional practice
with topics linking environmental policy and economics with philosophical and cultural
considerations, along with the U.S. experience of environmental policy, economics and
regulation.
Proposal No. EVEN-13-U-2
New course.
EVEN 4102. Environmental Engineering Design I.
1(1-0)
Application of the scientific, engineering, technical and communications skills to develop
engineering alternatives and economics analysis for an environmental engineering design topic.
Students will meet one hour per week with an additional hour of recitation period to present
ideas and proposal work products to the instructor. Prerequisites: CEEN 3392, EVEN 2310,
EVEN 3320, EVEN 3328.
Proposal No. EVEN-13-U-3
New course.
EVEN 2373. Sustainability Principles and Economics.
3(3-0)
Social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainability including environmental ethics
and philosophy and critical planning issues surrounding new technology, energy developmental,
water management, climate science, environmental impact assessment, ecological economics and
systems thinking in a global context.
Proposal No. EVEN-13-U-5
Delete courses.
EVEN 2372. Environmental Engineering in a Global Society.
EVEN 4110. Environmental Ethics Seminar.
EVEN 4302. Environmental Engineering Design I.
Proposal No. EVEN-13-U-6
New course.
EVEN 4336. Selected Topics.
V:1-3
One or more topics of environmental engineering. May be repeated when topic changes.
Prerequisite: senior standing.
Proposal No. EVEN-13-U-7
New course.
EVEN 4304. Water Resources and Advanced Computer Methods.
3(3-0)
Application of advanced computer techniques and methods for numerical analysis and solution
of complex environmental engineering problems including geospatial analysis, mathematical
model development and numerical solutions to non-linear differential equations and their
applications to water resources problems. Prerequisite: EVEN 2304 or equivalent.
Proposal No. EVEN-13-U-8
New course.
EVEN 4399. Internship in Environmental Engineering.
V:1-3
Internships in industry, government or consulting companies, designed to broaden the skills
obtained through curricular education. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Department of Industrial Management and Technology
Proposal No. MTEN-13-U-1
Modify B.S. in Industrial Management and Technology.
(See department for specific modifications.)
Proposal No. MTEN-13-U-2
New course.
ITEN 2303. Selected Topics in Industrial Management.
3(3-0)
Content examination in a topic area relating to the field of industrial management and
technology. May be repeated up to a total of 6 semester hours.
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Proposal No. MEEN-12-U-8
Add Security Engineering minor to the MEEN program and College of Engineering recognized
minors.
Proposal No. MEEN-12-U-9
Modify the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
(See department for specific modifications.)