CUP: March 25, 2014 REVISED Report to the Senate from Committee on Undergraduate Programs Chair: Elizabeth Monske First Reading: March 25, 2014 Subjects: 1. Biology and Psychology i. Create Neuroscience Major (59-66cr) a. Required Courses in Major (33cr) b. Create Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Concentration (31-33cr) c. Create Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration (26cr) d. Create Other Required Courses Section (10cr) e. Add, under Minor, *Choose among three options for minor: 1) the Integrative Science Minor; 2) the Pre-professional minor; 3) a Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics minor with the recommendation that students take an additional 8 credits from outside of the minor department. ii. Create Pre-Professional Science Minor a. Require 24 credits 1. CH 321 Organic Chemistry I (5cr) 2. CH 322 Organic Chemistry II (5cr) 3. CH 450 Biochemistry I (4cr) 4. Choose from the following two groups: PH 201 College Physics I (5cr) and PH 202 College Physics II (5cr) or PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5cr) and PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5cr) iii. Create Interdisciplinary Minor a. Require 24 credits b. Add: Courses may be selected from Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Courses must be selected from at least two of these areas. 2. Biology i. Revise Prerequisites for BI 425 Endocrinology (3cr) 3. Health and Human Performance i. Add RE 298 Directed Study in Leisure in consultation with advisor (1-4 Cr) to the Wildland Firefighting Certificate under “Choose Electives from the Following:” ii. Revise Course Description for RE 356 Wilderness Stewardship (2cr) iii. Revise RE 372 Fire Crew (3cr) Prerequisites from RE 172 to “RE 172 or Concurrent” 4. Speech, Language and Hearing i. Revise Prerequisites for SL 459 Cognitive Neuroscience (4cr) CUP Report to the Senate, March 25, 2014 Page 1 of 11 CUP: March 25, 2014 1. Biology and Psychology i. Create Neuroscience Major (59-66cr) a. Required Courses in Major (33cr) b. Create Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Concentration (31-33cr) c. Create Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration (26cr) d. Create Other Required Courses Section (10cr) e. Add, under Minor, *Choose among three options for minor: 1) the Integrative Science Minor; 2) the Pre-professional minor; 3) a Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics minor with the recommendation that students take an additional 8 credits from outside of the minor department. Rationale: The neuroscience major is designed for students who wish to pursue a career or graduate studies in the field of neuroscience. This major provides a foundation for pursuing graduate studies in neuroscience with a potential goal of conducting neuroscience research in academia or industry. Included in the major is a choice of two concentrations: 1) Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience or 2) Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience. This major also prepares students for other employment opportunities in neuroscience, such as entry-level research positions in the pharmaceutical industry or at research institutions. Students are required to choose among three options for minor: 1) the Integrative Science minor; 2) the Pre-professional minor; or 3) a Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics minor with the requirement that students take an additional 8 credits from outside of the minor department. Students will be assigned advisors within the department where their concentration resides. This program will be administered by a joint advisory committee consisting of members from both departments of Biology and Psychology. Neuroscience is a rapidly developing field that has led to neuroscience course offerings at most U.S. colleges and universities. However, few institutions offer undergraduate neuroscience majors and those that do are found at research I universities or at elite private liberal arts colleges. Only two public undergraduate universities offer neuroscience majors, leaving virtually no competition for students interested in pursuing neuroscience at an affordable undergraduate institution. NMU already offers a large collection of Biology and Psychology courses that cover neuroscience content that places us ahead of comparative institutions. The development of an undergraduate neuroscience major would allow NMU to programmatically utilize our existing neuroscience courses as well as provide NMU with a distinctive major for attracting students from competing institutions to NMU. Proposed Bulletin Copy: See Appendix A. Library Resources Needed: Because this is a science-based academic program with a welldefined laboratory component, we expect more than average library usage. The present Olson Library subscriptions to Science, Nature, and the Sciencedirect Package are acceptable, and other CUP Report to the Senate, March 25, 2014 Page 2 of 11 CUP: March 25, 2014 important books and journals are available through ILL. Based upon our assessment of current library offerings and ILL availability, a conference with the Collection Development area personnel is unnecessary. Departments Affected: No departments contacted the CUP Chair about potential problems or concerns from this proposal. Date of Implementation: Fall 2014 ii. Create Pre-Professional Science Minor a. Require 24 credits 1. CH 321 Organic Chemistry I (5cr) 2. CH 322 Organic Chemistry II (5cr) 3. CH 450 Biochemistry I (4cr) 4. Choose from the following two groups: PH 201 College Physics I (5cr) and PH 202 College Physics II (5cr) or PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5cr) and PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5cr) Rationale: The pre-professional minor is designed to provide students majoring in neuroscience with a minor that provides courses in chemistry and physics that are necessary for meeting their pre-professional program requirements. Proposed Bulletin Copy: See Appendix A. Library Resources Needed: No additional resources were needed for the implementation of this program. Departments Affected: No departments contacted the CUP Chair about potential problems or concerns from this proposal. Date of Implementation: Fall 2014 iii. Create Interdisciplinary Minor a. Require 24 credits b. Add: Courses may be selected from Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Courses must be selected from at least two of these areas. Rationale: The integrative science minor is designed to provide students majoring in neuroscience with a minor that provides a breadth of natural science and/or mathematics courses to enhance a general scientific background. The minor also enables students to count certain prerequisite courses that may be required for the neuroscience major. Courses must be selected from at least two areas (either Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics). Proposed Bulletin Copy: See Appendix A. Library Resources Needed: No additional resources were needed for the implementation of this program. CUP Report to the Senate, March 25, 2014 Page 3 of 11 CUP: March 25, 2014 Departments Affected: No departments contacted the CUP Chair about potential problems or concerns from this proposal. Date of Implementation: Fall 2014 2. Biology i. Revise Prerequisites for BI 425 Endocrinology (3cr) Rationale: BI 425 is a required course in the Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Concentration in the proposed interdisciplinary major in Neuroscience. In addition, BI 425 is an elective in the Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration of the same proposed major. The course content of BI 425 would not require a student having taken CH 220. The physiological processes covered in BI 202 Human Physiology provide an adequate background for the course. In addition, the chemistry associated with the course would not require students to have taken Organic Chemistry. Proposed Bulletin Copy: BI 425 Endocrinology 3 cr. (3-0-0) Offered: Winter, odd years. Prerequisite: BI 202 or 327, and CH 220 or equivalent, junior standing or instructor’s permission. Structure and physiology of endocrine glands, biological actions and biochemistry of hormones, emphasizing their role (at the systems level) in homeostasis, intermediary metabolism, reproduction and behavior of mammals. Date of Implementation: Fall 2014 3. Health and Human Performance i. Add RE 298 Directed Study in Leisure in consultation with advisor (1-4 Cr) to the Wildland Firefighting Certificate under “Choose Electives from the Following:” Rationale: With implementation of the program we are finding that certificate students need some flexibility to move smoothly through the program. Adding directed study credits allows students this flexibility. The integrity of the program is assured through consultation with the advisor assuring that the content and activities during the directed study contribute to the skills and knowledge needed in Wildland Firefighting. Proposed Bulletin Copy: See Appendix B. Date of Implementation: Fall 2014 ii. Revise Course Description for RE 356 Wilderness Stewardship (2cr) CUP Report to the Senate, March 25, 2014 Page 4 of 11 CUP: March 25, 2014 Rationale: Time in the field is an important component for students in the Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management Program. Allowing students to take this course more than once allows students to build their outdoor skills and leadership skills. These additional experiences also increase the potential for job opportunities. Proposed Bulletin Copy: RE 356 Wilderness Stewardship 2 cr. (1-0-2) Offered: Winter, Summer Prerequisite: RE 155 strongly recommended. Department permission required. An extended trip to a local area based upon the Wilderness Education Association’s six core outdoor leadership competencies. Course focuses on outdoor leadership, judgment, decision making, group dynamics, expedition behavior, low-impact camping, environmental ethics and outdoor risk management. Fees required. Note: RE 356 Wilderness Stewardship can be taken multiple times for credit if the focus of the course varies. Date of Implementation: Fall 2014 Revise RE 372 Fire Crew (3cr) Prerequisites from RE 172 to “RE 172 or Concurrent” Rationale: Students may be taking RE 172 concurrently. This course takes place during spring break and the prerequisite material in RE 172 will be covered by midterm. All of the changes in this CUP report for the WFIR courses are to facilitate timely movement of certificate students through the program. Changes are limited to when the course is offered and/or prerequisites. iii. Proposed Bulletin Copy: RE 372 Fire Crew 3 cr. (1-0-2) Offered: Winter Graded: S/U Prerequisite: RE 172 or Concurrent This course will involve the student in an intense, hands-on field experience in wildland fire management. Extra fees required. Out-of-state travel required. Note: Formerly RE 377: Field Experience in Wild Land Firefighting Date of Implementation: Fall 2014 4. Speech, Language and Hearing i. Revise Prerequisites for SL 459 Cognitive Neuroscience (4cr) CUP Report to the Senate, March 25, 2014 Page 5 of 11 CUP: March 25, 2014 Rationale: This is a change in prerequisites. These changes reflect the program changes for the Biology courses needed for the SLH students recently approved by CUP and Academic Senate. PY 204 is added as a prerequisite to allow students in Psychology (for the proposed Neuroscience major) to enroll in the class. Proposed Bulletin Copy: SL 459 Cognitive Neuroscience 4 cr. (3-0-2) Offered: Fall Prerequisite: BI 104 or BI 111, SL 150, SL 160 and SL 359, senior standing or instructor's permission. Choose one of the following: BI104, BI111, BI201, BI202, BI203, BI206, BI221, BI225, BI 312, or PY204 and senior standing. The structure and organization of the human central and peripheral nervous systems with emphasis on their functional relationship to human cognition and communication. Laboratory. Date of Implementation: Fall 2014 CUP Report to the Senate, March 25, 2014 Page 6 of 11 CUP: March 25, 2014 Appendix A Proposed Bulletin Copy Total Credits Required for Degree Liberal Studies Health Promotion Requirements Required Courses in Neuroscience Major Required Courses in Major PY 100S Psychology as a Natural Science [III] or 4 PY 100L Psychology as a Natural Science with Laboratory (4 cr.) [III] or PY 100H Honors Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [III] BI 111 Introduction to Biology: Principles [III] 4 BI 202 Human Physiology 5 PY 204 Physiological Psychology [III] 4 PY 211 Learning 4 BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology* 4 PY 404 Advanced Physiological Psychology 4 BI 420 Neuroscience 4 Choose a Concentration: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Concentration BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity (4 cr.) BI 215 Principles of Evolution (4 cr.) BI 312 Genetics (4 cr.) BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.) BI 417 Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy (4 cr.) BI 425 Endocrinology (3 cr.) BI 498 Directed Studies in Biology (2 cr.) or BI 499 Internship (with neuroscience) (2cr.) 124-128 Credits 30-40 2 Credits 59-66 Cr 33 Cr 31-33 Cr Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Concentration Electives (6-8 credits) BI 201 Human Anatomy (3 cr.) BI 221 Comparative Anatomy (4 cr.) BI 225 Physiology of Aging (3 cr.) BI 327 Animal Physiology (4 cr.) BI 391 Laboratory Experience (1-2 cr.) CUP Report to the Senate, March 25, 2014 Page 7 of 11 CUP: March 25, 2014 BI 412 Biostatistics (4 cr.) BI 413 Biochemistry of Development (4 cr.) BI 418 Molecular Biology (4 cr.) BI 419 Biology of Cancer (4 cr.) BI 426 Human Histology (4 cr.) PY 303 Neuropsychology (4 cr.) PY 309 Psychopharmacology (4 cr.) PY 311 Thinking and Cognition (4 cr.) PY 410 Sensation and Perception (4 cr.) PY 441 Individual Differences in Development (4 cr.) SL 459 Cognitive Neuroscience (4 cr.) Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration PY 303 Neuropsychology (4 cr.) PY 311 Thinking and Cognition (4 cr.) PY 309 Psychopharmacology (4 cr.) or PY410 Sensation and Perception (4 cr.) or PY 441 Individual Differences in Development (4 cr.) SL 459 Cognitive Neuroscience (4 cr.) PY 498 Directed Research/Directed Study (2 cr.) 26 Cr Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration Electives (8 credits) BI 215 Principles of Evolution (4 cr.) BI 221 Comparative Anatomy (4 cr.) BI 312 Genetics (4 cr.) BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.) BI 417 Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy (4 cr.) BI 425 Endocrinology (3 cr.) PY 205 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (4 cr.) PY 302 Causes and Control of Aggression (4 cr.) PY 355 Abnormal Psychology (4 cr.) PY 305 Psychological Statistics (4 cr.) PY 309 Psychopharmacology (4 cr.) PY 410 Sensation and Perception (4 cr.) PY 441 Individual Differences in Development (4 cr.) *Requires CH111 and CH112 (also required for Integrative Science minor and Pre-professional Science minor) CUP Report to the Senate, March 25, 2014 Page 8 of 11 CUP: March 25, 2014 Other Required Courses CH 111 General Chemistry I [III] CH 112 General Chemistry [III] Minor 10 Cr 20-24 Cr * Choose among three options for minor: 1) the Integrative Science minor; 2) the Pre-professional minor; or 3) a Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics minor with the recommendation that students take an additional 8 credits from outside of the minor department. Integrative Science minor 20 Cr Courses may be selected from Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Courses must be selected from at least two of these areas. Pre-professional Science minor 24 Cr CH 321 Organic Chemistry I (5cr) CH 322 Organic Chemistry II (5cr) CH 450 Biochemistry I (4cr) Choose from the following groups: PH 201 College Physics I (5cr) PH 202 College Physics II (5cr) or PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5cr) PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5cr) CUP Report to the Senate, March 25, 2014 Page 9 of 11 CUP: March 25, 2014 Appendix B Wildland Firefighting Certificate This certificate program will prepare students for entry-level firefighter positions within protected area management agencies, particularly at the state and federal level. Advanced placement credit (up to 8 credits) will be granted for holders of National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certifications in applicable courses. For department information or additional degree requirements, click here. For course description, click on the course. Total Credits Required for Degree RE 172 Introduction to Wildland Firefighting RE 173 Portable Pumps and Water Use RE 174 Wildland Fire Chain Saws RE 175 Basic Air Operations RE 272 Intermediate Fire Behavior RE 292 Wildland Fire Field Experience RE 372 Fire Crew RE 373 Interagency Incident Business Management RE 374 Lessons Learned RE 375 Followership to Leadership RE 376 Advanced Firefighter Choose electives from the following: BI 100 Biological Science (4 cr.) BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles (4 cr.) CUP Report to the Senate, March 25, 2014 Page 10 of 11 CUP: March 25, 2014 BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity (4 cr.) BI 305 Ecology of the Northern Forest * (4 cr.) GC 100 Physical Geography (4 cr.) GC 225 Introduction to Maps * (2 cr.) GC 385 Weather and Climate * (4 cr.) RE 352 Wilderness First Responder (3 cr.) RE 371 Protected Area Management * (3 cr.) RE 298 Directed Study in Leisure in consultation with advisor (1-4 cr.) 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