UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Course Change
X FAST TRACK (Select if this will be a fast track item. Refer to UCC or UGC Fast Track Policy
for eligibility)
If the changes included in this proposal are significant, attach copies of original and proposed
syllabi in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: GSP 150
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
SBS
5. Current Student Learning Outcomes of the
course.
1. Understand and explain the rock cycle, tectonic theory,
and earth surface processes/landforms
2. Read, interpret, and analyze geologic, tectonic, and
terrain data, maps, and imagery
3. Explain global energy budgets, weather systems,
circulation patterns, and climatic variability (natural and
anthropogenic forcings)
4. Understand and explain global to local patterns (spatial
and temporal) of air temperature and atmospheric
moisture
5. Understand and explain the distribution (spatial and
temporal) of ground and surface waters
6. Read, interpret, and analyze hydrometric data and water
resource maps and imagery
7. Assess biological hazards and issues of biodiversity,
extinction, invasive species, and soil conservation for
geographic locations
8. Relate regional and local biogeography to lithologic,
atmospheric, and hydrologic controls
6. Current title, description and units. Cut and
paste, in its entirety, from the current on-line
academic catalog* http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/.
GSP
150
Physical Geography
Studies the physical elements of the
environment. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab.
Letter grade only. Course fee required. (4)
Effective Fall 2012
4. Academic Unit:
4
Geography Planning &
Recreation
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changing, and Bold with strikethrough what is
being deleted. (Resources & Examples for
Developing Course Learning Outcomes)
No change, L/O are as listed in left column.
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from what is not changing, and Bold with
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GSP 150 – Physical Geography: Air, Water,
Earth and Life (4)
Studies the physical elements of the
environment. Physical geography of weather
and climate, water resources and hydrology,
landforms, oceans, ecosystems, and humanenvironment interactions from an earthsystems science approach. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs.
lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
*if there has been a previously approved UCC/UGC/ECCC change since the last catalog year, please copy the approved
text from the proposal form into this field.
7. Justification for course change.
The title is changed to better describe the topic of physical geography to students who are
likely not familiar with the term “physical geography”. Enrollment has been low despite
excellent instruction, apparently because students do not understand the topic based on the
title or description. The description is being enhanced here as well to better convey the topics
of the course.
8. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
See effective dates calendar.
Fall 2013
IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, COMPLETE ONLY WHAT IS CHANGING
CURRENT
Current course subject and number:
PROPOSED
Proposed course subject and number:
Current number of units:
Proposed number of units:
Current short course title:
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Current long course title:
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Current grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Current repeat for additional units:
Proposed short course title (max 30 characters):
PHY GEO: AIR WATER ERTH & LIFE
Proposed long course title (max 100 characters):
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY: AIR, WATER, EARTH
& LIFE
Proposed grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Proposed repeat for additional units:
Current max number of units:
Proposed max number of units:
Current prerequisite:
Proposed prerequisite (include rationale in the
justification):
Current co-requisite:
Proposed co-requisite (include rationale in the
justification):
Current co-convene with:
Proposed co-convene with:
Current cross list with:
Proposed cross list with:
9. Is this course in any plan (major, minor, or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)?
Yes x
No
If yes, describe the impact and include a letter of response from each impacted academic unit.
GSP BS (plan not effected)
Effective Fall 2012
10. Is there a related plan or sub plan change proposal being submitted?
If no, explain.
No change to the plan
Yes
No x
11. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes x No
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above. 4 unit
includes component
Answer 12-15 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. Is this course an approved Liberal Studies or Diversity course?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies x Diversity
SAS
Both
13. Do you want to remove the Liberal Studies or Diversity designation?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
Yes x
No
Yes
No x
14. Is this course listed in the Course Equivalency Guide?
Yes
No
15. Is this course a Shared Unique Numbering (SUN) course?
Yes
No
Annette Lawrence 11/7/12
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
11/7/12
Department Chair/ Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Wm.Huffman 11/7/12
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Wm.Huffman 11/7/12
Dean of college
Date
Both
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC/ECCC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012