ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC
STATE UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
To:
University Curriculum Committee
From:
Phyllis Panhorst
Catalog Editor and Committee Secretary
Date:
January 15, 2010
Re:
Agenda – January 20, 2010
The University Curriculum Committee will meet at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20 in
University Hall 282.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Glenda Ogletree
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 18, 2009
ITEMS
I. College of Education
A. Early Childhood Education (no items)
B. Health and Physical Education
1. Create the following course:
PEHM 3100 – Outdoor Lifetime Activities
2-0-2
Prerequisite: None
Description: Instruction in techniques, safety practices, rules, strategies, and
equipment necessary for instruction in outdoor activities. Activities may
include aquatics, archery, backpacking, camping, cycling, fishing, hiking,
orienteering, ropes course, and group development activities. Field trips to allow
student participation in select activities and an additional fee may be required.
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Rationale:
The creation of this course content permits the department to address a content standard
for health and physical education programs established by the Professional Standards
Commission. Additionally, completion of this course will prepare students to teach
required content in outdoor education and aquatics.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT:
Major Department: Health and Physical Education
Can Course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum Number of Credit Hours: 2
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture
2. Create the following course:
PEHM 3200 - Motor Development and Learning
3-V-3
Prerequisite: None
Description: Principles of motor control, motor development, and motor
learning as they relate to the acquisition of fundamental locomotion and
manipulative skills will be examined. Students will learn and apply motor
behavior theories and concepts in the process of the acquisition of motor skills in
a physical education setting. A directed field experience is required.
Rationale: The creation of this course will enhance student preparation for content
specific certification tests in health and physical education. Moreover, the addition of this
class allows us to address content standards for health and physical education established
by the Professional Standards Commission and the National Association of Sport and
Physical Education.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT:
Major Department: Health and Physical Education
Can Course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum Number of Credit Hours: 3
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture/Lab
3. Create the following course:
PEHM 3050 – Techniques in Team Sports
3-V-3
Prerequisite: none
Description: Analysis, demonstration, and application of basic skills and
techniques necessary for instruction in soccer, softball, field hockey, football,
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volleyball, basketball, and team handball. A directed field experience is
required.
Rationale: Currently, team sports content is covered in PEHM 2701 and 2702. However,
the team sports addressed in health and physical education content standards may be
covered during one intensive course.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT:
Major Department: Health and Physical Education
Can Course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum Number of Credit Hours: 3
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture/Lab
4. Add prerequisites for the following course:
PEHM 4701 Elementary School Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Methods
Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy in the Department of Health and Physical
Education and PEHM 3200.
Rationale: Since PEHM 4701 is an upper level course during which students teach in the
schools, it is imperative that they are first accepted as candidates in the College of
Education to ensure that they have completed field-specific content. Additionally, after
completing PEHM 3200, students will be prepared to design developmentally appropriate
physical education instructional lessons for their students, meeting an expectation in
PEHM 4701.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
5. Change the title and description of the following course:
PEHM 4000 Fitness Theory and Nutrition and Assessment
2-0-2
Prerequisites: None
Description: Information related to fitness principles and theories, along with
methodology utilized in fitness assessment and testing. Healthy nutritional practices
and information will be introduced. Directed field experiences may be required.
Rationale: Nutrition content is being taken from PEHM 4000 and will be covered in
PEHM 3000 to permit a more detailed study of fitness theory and assessment, which is
not currently possible since PEHM 4000 is a two hour course.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
6. Change the description of the following course:
PEHM 2283 Kinesiology
Prerequisite: none
2-1-2
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Description: Role of skeletal muscles in producing body movements through the
application of the laws of mechanical physics. An interdisciplinary approach to
the science of human movement. Topics include applied principles of
biomechanical analysis of movement-based sports activities.
Rationale: The new description more accurately reflects the inclusion of movement
concepts in the course.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
7. Modify Program of Study for the Bachelor of Science in Education in Health and
Physical Education
B. ............................................................. ...Major Field Courses 58 hours
EDUC 3100 – Technology Applications for Teachers
EDUC 3200 – Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
EDUC 3300 - Educating Students with Disabilities in the General Education Classroom
PEHM 2701 - Outdoor Team Sports
PEHM 2702 - Indoor Team Sports
PEHM 3000 - Current Health Education Issues
PEHM 3050 – Techniques in Team Sports
PEHM 3090 – Basic Games, Dance & Rhythmic Activities
PEHM 3100 – Outdoor lifetime activities
PEHM 3200 - Motor Development and Learning
PEHM 3500 - Exercise Physiology
PEHM 3700 - Individual and Dual Sports
PEHM 4000 – Fitness Theory and Nutrition
PEHM 4090 – Health Education Topics
PEHM 4100 – Adaptive Physical Education
PEHM 4500 – Management and Operations of Physical Education and Sports Programs
PEHM 4701 - Elementary School Health and Physical Education Curriculum and
Methods
PEHM 4702 - Middle School Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Methods
PEHM 4703 - Secondary School Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Methods
PEHM 4750 - Internship II - Student Teaching
Rationale: The content covered by PEHM 4500 is now addressed in PEAT 2100, PEHM
2500, PEHM 4710, PEHM 4702, and PEHM 4703.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
C. Middle and Secondary Education (no items)
D. Special and Adult Education (no items)
II. College of Health Professions
A. Communication Sciences and Disorders
1. Change the prerequisites for the following course:
CSDS 3400 Speech Science
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Prerequisite: Admission to the Communication Sciences and Disorders program
CSDS 2230 or Permission of Department Head
Rationale: The content of this course is of interest to students in various disciplines. This
change allows student outside of the major to enroll in the course that have adequate
knowledge of phonetics and the anatomy of the speech and hearing mechanism.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
2. Change the prerequisites for the following course:
CSDS 3410 - Introduction to Audiology
Prerequisite: Admission to the Communication Sciences and Disorders program
CSDS 2230 or Permission of Department Head
Rationale: The content of this course is of interest to students in various disciplines.
This change allows student outside of the major to enroll in the course that have
adequate knowledge of the anatomy of the speech and hearing mechanism.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
3. Change the prerequisites for the following course:
CSDS 3420 Language Disorders
Prerequisite: CSDS 3150 CSDS 2240
Rationale: CSDS 3150 has been renumbered to CSDS 2240
Effective Term: Spring 2010
4. Change the prerequisites for the following course:
CSDS 3430 - Organically Based Communication Disorders
Prerequisite: CSDS 3150 CSDS 2240
Rationale: CSDS 3150 has been renumbered to CSDS 2240
Effective Term: Spring 2010
5. Change the prerequisites for the following course:
CSDS 3450 - Articulation Disorders
Prerequisite: CSDS 3150 CSDS 2240, CSDS 2250
Rationale: CSDS 3150 has been renumbered to CSDS 2240. CSDS 2250 (Phonetics)
provides content in phonetic transcription that is vital for the successful completion of
the course which requires transcription of disordered speech.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
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6. Change the prerequisites for the following course:
CSDS 4140 - Augmentative & Alternative Communication
Prerequisite: CSDS 3150 CSDS 2240
Rationale: CSDS 3150 has been renumbered to CSDS 2240
Effective Term: Spring 2010
7. Change the name and co-requisite for the following course:
CSDS 4210 - Senior Seminar in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Co-requisite: CSDS 4450
Rationale: The content of this course will vary. As the topic changes, it may be of
interest to students in various disciplines. This change allows student outside of the
major to enroll. In addition, CSDS 4450 (Practicum in Speech Language Pathology)
is not required for successful completion of the course. The new title better reflects
the course content and availability to non-majors.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Dental Hygiene (no items)
Health Sciences (no items)
Medical Technology (no items)
Nursing (no items)
Physical Therapy (no items)
Radiologic Sciences (no items)
Respiratory Therapy (no items)
III. College of Liberal Arts (no items)
IV. College of Science and Technology
A. Biology
1. Create the following courses:
a. BIOL 2400 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
3-0-3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1107 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1107H (minimum
grade of C)
Description: An introduction to cell structure and biochemistry. Topics may
include gene regulation; bioenergetics; catalysis; cellular metabolism; cell
evolution; genetic engineering; protein synthesis, structure and function.
Rationale: We currently have a two-course sequence that includes BIOL 2500 and
BIOL 3000. BIOL 2500 is a two-credit course and BIOL 3000 is a four-credit
course. As part of restructuring the major, we are changing both courses in the
sequence to three-credit classes. The combined content will remain essentially the
same. BIOL 2500 will be replaced by BIOL 2400.
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Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT:
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 3
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture
Course equivalent: BIOL 2500
b. BIOL 4100 Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
0-6-2
Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 (minimum grade of C) and CHEM 2101
Description: Laboratory research techniques in cell and molecular biology,
with emphasis on data analysis, written and oral presentation.
Rationale: Course is being created to serve as a requirement for the Cell and
Molecular Biology track within the Biology major. Modern Biology Laboratory is
being eliminated, which frees up substantial teaching load to teach this course. No
new faculty are needed to staff this class.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 2
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Laboratory
c. BIOL 4500 Bioinformatics and Biotechnology
3-0-3
Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 (minimum grade of C)
Description: Utilization of databases and software for the analysis of DNA
and protein information. Production of products and services using
biological materials.
Rationale: Course is being created to serve as a requirement for the Cell and
Molecular Biology track within the Biology major. This course includes critical
content that is not taught in other courses. Elimination of other courses will yield the
faculty teaching load needed to staff this course.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 3
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Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture
d. BIOL 4600 Ichthyology
3-3-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 (minimum grade of C) or 1108H (minimum grade
of C)
Description: Anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of
fishes. Laboratories may include field trips to regional habitats for
observation and collection of fishes.
Rationale: This course has been offered six times in the past seven years as a Special
Topics class. It is being expanded into a standard lecture/laboratory format. It will
be an important component of the Marine Biology and General Biology tracks within
the Biology major.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 4
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture and Laboratory
e. BIOL 4801 Senior Seminar in General Biology
1-0-1
Description: Library/online research, oral presentations and discussion of
articles from the primary literature in biology. Open only to students in the
last two semesters of their undergraduate program.
Rationale: This senior seminar is designed for students completing the General
Biology Track within the Biology major.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 1
Grading Mode: S/U
Instruction Type: Lecture
Course equivalent: BIOL 4800
f. BIOL 4802 Senior Seminar in Marine Biology
1-0-1
Description: Library/online research, oral presentations and discussion of
articles from the primary literature in marine biology. Open only to students
in the last two semesters of their undergraduate program.
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Rationale: This senior seminar is designed for students completing the Marine
Biology track within the Biology major.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 1
Grading Mode: S/U
Instruction Type: Lecture
Course equivalent: BIOL 4800
g. BIOL 4803 Senior Seminar in Cell and Molecular Biology
1-0-1
Description: Library/online research, oral presentations and discussion of
articles from the primary literature in cell and molecular biology. Open only
to students in the last two semesters of their undergraduate program.
Rationale: This senior seminar is designed for students completing the Cell and
Molecular Biology track within the Biology major.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 1
Grading Mode: S/U
Instruction Type: Lecture
Course equivalent: BIOL 4800
2. Change the course title, prerequisites, course description, and hours for the
following course:
BIOL 4950 Internship I
V-V-3 0-6-3
Prerequisite: permission of instructor or department.
Description: Experiential learning opportunity Biological project sponsored by the
Biology Department or an outside agency. Project selected, supervised, evaluated
by faculty advisor and department head in consultation with outside agency. May be
used to count only toward free electives. May be repeated once for additional
credit.
Rationale: Course description is changed to more accurately reflect content.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
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CURCAT
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? Yes
Maximum number of credit hours: 6
Grading Mode: S/U
Instruction Type: Practicum
3. Change the course title, course description, and hours for the following course:
BIOL 4910 Research I
V-V-3 0-(3-9)-(1-3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor or department
Description: Assigned research activity directed by a faculty member in the
department, or at an appropriate outside facility. literature search, field/and or
laboratory investigation and presentation (oral and written) of results. Project to be
approved by the faculty member or external supervisor and department head. Must
have three biology major courses at the 3000+ level and a B average in biology
courses and overall work. May be taken for 1, 2 or 3 credit hours. Upon
approval, 3 credit hours of research can substitute for a Biology elective in any
track within the major. If repeated for additional credit, up to 3 hours may be
used as free electives.
Rationale: Currently students are limited to one or two research experiences which must
be for 3 credit hours. Greater flexibility in the number of research hours taken by
students for credit will be advantageous to faculty and students alike, and the ability to
conduct research for credit in multiple semesters is highly advantageous for students.
Students will be able to count any combination of research experiences that add up to 3
credit hours as a biology elective in the major. Research taken in excess of three credit
hours will count toward free electives in the major.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? Yes
Maximum number of credit hours: 6
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Laboratory
4. Delete the following courses:
a. BIOL 2500 Principles of Modern Biology
2-0-2
Rationale: We currently have a two-course sequence that includes BIOL 2500 and BIOL
3000. BIOL 2500 is a two-credit course and BIOL 3000 is a four-credit course. As part
of restructuring the major, BIOL 2500 will be replaced by BIOL 2400 and BIOL 3000 is
being changed to a three-credit course. The combined content will remain essentially the
same.
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Effective Term: Fall 2010
b. BIOL 3010 Modern Biology Laboratory
0-4-1
Rationale: This course is being replaced in the major by BIOL 4100
Effective Term: Fall 2010
c. BIOL 3230 Anatomy of the Seed Plants
3-3-4
Rationale: This course has not been taught since at least 2000-01.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
d. BIOL 4090 Molecular Biology
1-8-4
Rationale: This course is being replaced in the major by BIOL 4100.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
e. BIOL 4450 Morphology of Vascular Plants
3-3-4
Rationale: This course has not been taught since at least the 2000-01 academic year.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
f. BIOL 4800 Senior Seminar
1-0-1
Rationale: With the creation of three tracks in the Biology major, new senior seminar
sections will be created for each track.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
g. BIOL 4960 Internship II
V-V-3
Rationale: Changing the course description for Internship I makes this additional catalog
entry unnecessary.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
h. BIOL 4920 Research II
V-V-3
Rationale: Changing the course description for Research I makes this additional catalog
entry unnecessary.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
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5. Change the prerequisites for the following courses:
a. BIOL 1108 Principles of Biology II
3-3-4
Prerequisite BIOL 1107 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1107H (minimum
grade of C)
b. BIOL 1108 Honors Principles of Biology II
3-3-4
Prerequisite BIOL 1107 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1107H (minimum
grade of C) and admission to the honors program, or permission of instructor.
c. BIOL 2010 Microbiology
3-3-4
Prerequisite BIOL 1107 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1107H (minimum
grade of C)
d. BIOL 2020 Survey of the Kingdoms Plantae and Fungi
3-3-4
Prerequisite BIOL 1108 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1108H (minimum
grade of C)
e. BIOL 3150 Horticulture
Prerequisite BIOL 2020 (minimum grade of C)
3-3-4
f. BIOL 3200 Taxonomy and Identification of Flowering Plants
Prerequisite BIOL 2020 (minimum grade of C)
3-3-4
g. BIOL 3300 Entomology
3-3-4
Prerequisite BIOL 1108 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1108H (minimum
grade of C)
h. BIOL 3310 Invertebrate Zoology
3-3-4
Prerequisite BIOL 1108 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1108H (minimum
grade of C)
i. BIOL 3580 Histological Technique
1-8-4
Prerequisite BIOL 1108 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1108H (minimum
grade of C)
j. BIOL 3600 Salt Marsh Ecology
Prerequisite BIOL 2020 (minimum grade of C)
3-3-4
k. BIOL 3920 Parasitology
3-4-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1108H (minimum
grade of C)
l. BIOL 3770 Development and Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates
3-6-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1108H (minimum
grade of C)
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m. BIOL 4200 Mammalian Physiology
Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 (minimum grade of C) and either BIOL 1108
(minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1108H (minimum grade of C)
3-0-3
n. BIOL 4550 Biology of Marine Organisms
3-3-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1108H (minimum
grade of C)
o. BIOL 4750 Tropical Field Biology
3-4-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 (minimum grade of C) and BIOL 2020 (minimum
grade of C) and BIOL 3020 (minimum grade of C) and permission of instructor.
Rationale: For a-o above, the language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better
in prerequisites.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
p. BIOL 3470 Environmental Restoration
3-3-4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, CHEM 1212 and either BIOL 1108
(minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1108H (minimum grade of C)
Rationale: Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
The need for instructor’s permission is unnecessarily complicating enrollment.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
q. BIOL 3520 Medical Microbiology
3-0-3
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 (minimum grade of C) and BIOL 2500 2400 (minimum
grade of C) and CHEM 1211.
Rationale: Prerequisite reflects deletion of BIOL 2500 and creation of BIOL 2400.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
r. BIOL 3700 Genetics
Prerequisite: BIOL 2500 2400 (minimum grade of C)
3-3-4
Rationale: Prerequisite reflects deletion of BIOL 2500 and creation of BIOL 2400.
Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
s. BIOL 4010 Evolution
3-0-3
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 (minimum grade of C) and BIOL 2020 (minimum
grade of C) and BIOL 2500 2400 (minimum grade of C)
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Rationale: Reflects deletion of BIOL 2500 and creation of BIOL 2400 in this proposal.
Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
t. BIOL 4150 Plant Physiology
3-3-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 2020 (minimum grade of C) and BIOL 2500 and BIOL
3000 (minimum grade of C)
Rationale: BIOL 2020 (Survey of the Kingdoms Plantae and Fungi) is more appropriate
than BIOL 2010 (Microbiology) as a prerequisite for Plant Physiology. BIOL 2500 is
already a prerequisite for BIOL 3000. Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C
or better in prerequisites.
Effective date: Fall 2010
u. BIOL 4210 Comparative Physiology
3-0-3
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 (minimum grade of C) and BIOL 2500 and BIOL
3000 (minimum grade of C)
Rationale: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 2500 were both listed as prerequisites, but because
BIOL 2500 (now BIOL 2400) is a prerequisite for BIOL 3000, it does not need to be
included. Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
v. BIOL 4220 Endocrinology
3-0-3
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 (minimum grade of C) and BIOL 2500 and BIOL
3000 (minimum grade of C)
Rationale: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 2500 were both listed as prerequisites, but because
BIOL 2500 (now BIOL 2400) is a prerequisite for BIOL 3000, it does not need to be
included. Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
w. BIOL 4310 Applied Microbiology
3-3-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 (minimum grade of C) and BIOL 2500 and BIOL
3000 (minimum grade of C)
Rationale: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 2500 were both listed as prerequisites, but because
BIOL 2500 (now BIOL 2400) is a prerequisite for BIOL 3000, it does not need to be
included. Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
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x. BIOL 4460 Phytoplankton Ecology
3-3-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 2020 (minimum grade of C), or permission of instructor
Rationale: Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
The need for instructor’s permission is unnecessarily complicating enrollment.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
6. Change the hours, prerequisites, and course description for the following
courses:
a. BIOL 3000 Cell Biology
4-0-4 3-0-3
Prerequisite: BIOL 2500 2400 (minimum grade of C)
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 1211
Description: Evolution of cells from prokaryotic and from unicellular to
multicellular. Structure of membranes, organelles, and cytoplasmic background,
mitosis, meiosis, and the cell division cycle. Structure and evolution of
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics may include protein structure and
function, membranes, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell trafficking,
endocytosis, cell cycle and cell signaling.
Rationale: BIOL 3000 is being changed to a three-credit course. Because BIOL 2500
will be replaced by BIOL 2400, this is the appropriate prerequisite. Language is changed
to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 4 3
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture
b. BIOL 4320 Environmental Microbiology
4-0-4 3-3-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 (minimum grade of C) and BIOL 2500 and BIOL
3000 (minimum grade of C).
Description: Principles and applications of environmental microbiology. Topics
include habitat and community ecology; biogeochemical cycles; biodegradation;
pollution control; resource recovery; soil, water and waste management. Lab
research project with oral and written presentations required. Principles of
microbial ecology that may include biogeochemical cycling, symbiotic
relationships, and microbial life in various terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
Laboratory will cover methods to study the diversity, phylogeny, and
metabolism of Bacteria and Archaea.
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Rationale: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 2500 were both listed as prerequisites, but because
BIOL 2500 (now BIOL 2400) is a prerequisite for BIOL 3000, it does not need to be
included. Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
This course has recently been revitalized after not being taught for many years. The
current course description has been altered to reflect the content of the updated course.
Student learning would be better served if the course included a laboratory component
rather than maintaining it as a 4 credit lecture course. This change would prevent the
course from becoming the only 4 credit upper Biology class that did not have a lab.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT
Major Department: Biology
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 4
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture and Laboratory
7. Change the course title, prerequisites, and course description for the following
course:
a. BIOL 3020 Vertebrate Zoology
3-3-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 (minimum grade of C) or 1108H (minimum grade of
C)
Description: A survey of the animal kingdom. Taxonomy, natural history,
development, evolution, structure and physiology of animals. Origin, evolution,
diversity, and biology of vertebrate animals. Laboratories emphasize
vertebrate structure and function.
Rationale: Course title and description are being changed to reflect actual course content.
Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
8. Change the prerequisites and course description for the following course:
BIOL 3750 Natural History of the Vertebrate Animals
3-4-4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 (minimum grade of C) or BIOL 1108 H (minimum grade
of C)
Description: Life histories, taxonomy, evolution, and adaptations of vertebrate
animals with emphasis on identification and examination of local vertebrates through
field oriented labs. Life history and functional biology of major vertebrate
groups. Emphasis on behavioral, reproductive and feeding adaptations using
case studies. Labs focus on field identification of native species.
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Rationale: Course description is being changed to reflect actual course content.
Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C or better in prerequisites.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
9. Change the course title and prerequisites for the following course:
BIOL 4510 Modern Principles of Molecular Development
3-0-3
Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 and BIOL 2500 and BIOL 3000 (minimum grade of C)
Rationale: BIOL 2500 (now BIOL 2400) is a prerequisite for BIOL 3000, and therefore
does not need to be included as a prerequisite. Also, the emphasis in the class no longer
requires BIOL 1108 as a prerequisite. Language is changed to reflect requirement for a C
or better in prerequisites. The change in course title reflects the emphasis on molecular
mechanisms of development that is taught in the course.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
10. Modify the Program for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Biology and create
the following tracks:
A. General Requirements
Core Areas A, B, C, D, and E………………………………………………42 hours
Biology majors are required to take MATH 1113 in core area A and CHEM 1211, CHEM
1212 and MATH 2200 in core area D.
Area F……………………………………………………………………….18 hours
BIOL 1107- Principles of Biology I or BIOL 1107H Honors Principles of Biology I
BIOL 1108- Principles of Biology II or BIOL 1108H Honors Principles of Biology II
BIOL 2010- Microbiology
BIOL 2400- Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 2500- Modern Biology
CHEM 1211 and 1212 (and labs)- Principles of Chemistry I, II (unless taken to satisfy area
D, in which case Biology 2010 and 2020 must be substituted)
CHEM 2101- Organic Chemistry I
Physical Education……………………………………………………………3 hours
B. Major Field Courses……………………………………………………….47 hours
BIOL 2010- Microbiology (If used to satisfy area F, add a four credit hour elective from
biology)
BIOL 2020- Survey of the Kingdoms Plantae and Fungi (If used to satisfy area F, add a four
credit hour elective from biology)
BIOL 3000- Cell Biology
BIOL 3010- Modern Biology Laboratory
BIOL 3020- Zoology
BIOL 3700- Genetics
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BIOL 4200- Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 4700- General Ecology
BIOL 4800- Senior Seminar
Total of 18 credit hours from categories 1-3, with at least one 3 credit hour course chosen
from each of categories 1 and 2.
Category 1: Cell/Molecular/Physiology
BIOL3520- Medical Microbiology
BIOL 4000- Cancer Biology
BIOL 4090- Molecular Biology
BIOL 4310- Applied Microbiology
BIOL 4400- Virology
BIOL 4510- Modern Principles of Development
BIOL 4650- Immunology
Category 2: Botany
BIOL 3150- Horticulture
BIOL 3200- Taxonomy and Identification of Flowering Plants
BIOL 3230- Anatomy of the Seed Plants
BIOL 4150- Plant Physiology
BIOL 4450- Morphology of Vascular Plants
BIOL 4460- Phytoplankton Ecology
Category 3: Other
BIOL 3300- Entomology
BIOL 3310- Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 3470- Environmental Restoration
BIOL 3580- Histological Technique
BIOL 3600- Salt Marsh Ecology
BIOL 3750- Natural History of Vertebrate Animals
BIOL 3770- Developmental and Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates
BIOL 3920- Parasitology
BIOL 4550- Biology of Marine Organisms
BIOL 4010- Evolution
BIOL 4210- Comparative Physiology
BIOL 4200- Endocrinology
BIOL 4320- Environmental Microbiology
BIOL 4550- Biology of Marine Organisms
BIOL 4750- Tropical Field Biology
BIOL 4910, -20- Research I and II (only one research course may be counted as a major
elective)
BIOL 4950, -60- Internship I and II (only one internship may be counted as a major
elective)
BIOL 4970- Special Topics (only two special topics may be counted as major electives)
C. Related Field Courses…………………………………………………..4-12 hours
CHEM 2101/2010L- Organic Chemistry I
Up to 8 credit hours from the following:
CHEM 2102/2102L- Organic Chemistry II
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CHEM 3300- Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 3801- Biochemistry I
CHEM 3802- Biochemistry II
MATH 1161- Calculus I
PHYS 1111/1111L- Introductory Physics I
PHYS 1112/1112L- Introductory Physics II
PHYS 2211/2211L- Principles of Physics I
PHYS 2212/2212L- Principles of Physics II
D. Electives………………………….…………………..sufficient to make 123 hours
Students are encouraged to take elective courses which will broaden their educational
experience.
Track I: General Biology
B. Major Field Courses………………………………………………….35-40 hours
Required Courses (16 hours)
BIOL 2020- Survey of the Kingdoms Plantae and Fungi
BIOL 3000- Cell Biology
BIOL 3700- Genetics
BIOL 4700- General Ecology
BIOL 4801- Senior Seminar in General Biology
Elective Courses (19-24 hours)
Choose one of the following:
BIOL 4150- Plant Physiology
BIOL 4200- Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 4210- Comparative Physiology
Choose one of the following:
BIOL 3470- Environmental Restoration
BIOL 3600- Salt Marsh Ecology
BIOL 4320- Environmental Microbiology
BIOL 4460- Phytoplankton Ecology
BIOL 4750- Tropical Field Biology
Choose two of the following:
BIOL 3520- Medical Microbiology
BIOL 4000- Cancer Biology
BIOL 4010- Evolution
BIOL 4100- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIOL 4220- Endocrinology
BIOL 4310- Applied Microbiology
BIOL 4400- Virology
BIOL 4500- Bioinformatics and Biotechnology
BIOL 4510- Molecular Development
BIOL 4650- Immunology
Choose two of the following:
BIOL 3020- Vertebrate Zoology
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BIOL 3150- Horticulture
BIOL 3200- Taxonomy and Identification of Flowering Plants
BIOL 3300- Entomology
BIOL 3310- Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 3750- Natural History of Vertebrate Animals
BIOL 3770- Developmental and Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates
BIOL 3920- Parasitology
BIOL 4550- Biology of Marine Organisms
BIOL 4600- Ichthyology
C. Related Field Course……………………………………………………….1 hour
CHEM 2101L- Organic Chemistry I Lab
D. Electives……………………………………………………………….19-24 hours
Select free electives to bring total of 3000+ course work to at least 39 hours.
Track II: Marine Biology
B. Major Field Courses………………………………………………..….35-36 hours
Required Courses (20 hours)
BIOL 2020- Survey of the Kingdoms Plantae and Fungi
BIOL 3000- Cell Biology
BIOL 3700- Genetics
BIOL 4700- General Ecology
BIOL 4550- Biology of Marine Organisms
BIOL 4802- Senior Seminar in Marine Biology
Elective Courses (15-16 hours)
Choose one of the following:
BIOL 4150- Plant Physiology
BIOL 4200- Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 4210- Comparative Physiology
Choose one of the following:
BIOL 3020- Vertebrate Zoology
BIOL 3310- Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 3750- Natural History of Vertebrate Animals
Choose two of the following:
BIOL 4320- Environmental Microbiology
BIOL 3200- Taxonomy and Identification of Flowering Plants
BIOL 4460- Phytoplankton Ecology
BIOL 4750- Tropical Field Biology
BIOL 4600- Ichthyology
C. Related Field Courses………………………………………………..….9 hours
CHEM 2101L- Organic Chemistry I Lab
PHYS 1111/1111L- Introductory Physics I or PHYS 211/2211L- Principles of Physics I
MATH 1161- Calculus I (If taken in core area A, then substitute with either MATH
2072; MATH 3932; PHYS 1112/1112L or PHYS 2212/2212L)
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D. Electives……………………………………………………………..15-16 hours
Select free electives to bring total of 3000+ course work to at least 39 hours.
Track III: Cell and Molecular Biology
B. Major Field Courses…………………………………………………..26-29 hours
Required Courses (13 hours)
BIOL 3000- Cell Biology
BIOL 3700- Genetics
BIOL 4100- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIOL 4500- Bioinformatics and Biotechnology
BIOL 4803- Senior Seminar in Cell and Molecular Biology
Elective Courses (13-16 hours)
Choose one of the following:
BIOL 4150- Plant Physiology
BIOL 4200- Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 4210- Comparative Physiology
Choose one of the following:
BIOL 3020- Vertebrate Zoology
BIOL 3300- Entomology
BIOL 3310- Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 3750- Natural History of Vertebrate Animals
BIOL 3920- Parasitology
Choose two of the following:
BIOL 3520- Medical Microbiology
BIOL 4000- Cancer Biology
BIOL 4010- Evolution
BIOL 4220- Endocrinology
BIOL 4310- Applied Microbiology
BIOL 4320- Environmental Microbiology
BIOL 4400- Virology
BIOL 4510- Molecular Development
BIOL 4650- Immunology
C. Related Field Courses………………………………………………..…16 hours
CHEM 2101L- Organic Chemistry I Lab
CHEM 2102/2102L- Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 3801- Biochemistry
PHYS 1111/1111L- Introductory Physics I or PHYS 2211/2211L- Principles of Physics I
PHYS 1112/1112L-Introductory Physics II or PHYS 2212/2212L- Principles of Physics
II
D. Electives……………………………………………………………..15-18 hours
Select free electives to bring total of 3000+ course work to at least 39 hours.
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Total Semester Hours
E. Regent’s Test and Exit Exam
123 hours
Rationale: The proposed change to the Biology major creates tracks that provide new
opportunities for students wishing to concentrate in either cell and molecular biology or
in marine biology. The General Biology Track is available for students whose interests
are not focused in one of these two areas within the discipline. All three tracks are well
suited to the strengths of departmental faculty, and the Marine Biology Track takes
advantage of the proximity of the Armstrong Atlantic State University campus to the
Atlantic Ocean and coastal estuaries, and is therefore a great fit for this university and
department. For the creation of this track, we are modifying existing courses and
packaging them so that they provide significant exposure to the field of marine biology.
Although the Biology major is expanded to make new options available for our students,
it actually is simplified by this proposal. Our current structure is very difficult for
students and advisors to understand as they navigate through the major’s check sheet.
This structure spells out requirements in a much more comprehensible fashion. The new
major also will reduce bottlenecks that have stifled our students’ progress through the
major.
The proposed major requires fewer Biology courses of students than does our current
major. This yields greater free elective hours for our students, giving them the ability to
complete a minor in another discipline without having to exceed 123 hours overall.
Previously, students wishing to add a minor to their Biology major would have to take at
least an extra semester’s worth of work. This is a trend that is consistent with Biology
programs at other universities (e.g. Kennesaw State University and North Georgia
College and State University)
Decreasing the number of Biology courses required of our students also will make a
positive impact on course scheduling and faculty teaching loads. Course offerings will
become predictable; enabling us to produce a two-year schedule that includes all
departmental courses being taught on at least an every-other-year schedule. Some
courses that have experienced bloated enrollments should also contract down to more
reasonable sizes. Implementation of this major should not impact other departments; our
estimate is that in comparison to the current major, approximately the same number of
students will need to take courses in allied disciplines of Chemistry, Mathematics and
Physics.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
B. Chemistry & Physics
1. Change the following courses:
a. PHYS 1111 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I
PHYS 1111K INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I
(3-0-3)
(3-3-4)
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Prerequisite: MATH 1113 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 1111L
Description: Introductory mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves using
elementary algebra and trigonometry including laboratory investigation of the
concepts of mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT
Major Department: Chemistry & Physics
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 4
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture-Laboratory
Course equivalent: PHYS 1111/1111L
b. PHYS 1112 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II
(3-0-3)
PHYS 1112K INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II
(3-3-4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 1111K (minimum grade of C) and PHYS 1111L (minimum
grade of C).
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 1112L
Description: Introductory electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics using
elementary algebra and trigonometry including laboratory investigation of the
concepts of electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT:
Major Department: Chemistry & Physics
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 4
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture-Laboratory
Course equivalent: PHYS 1112/1112L
c. PHYS 2211 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II
(3-0-3)
PHYS 2211K INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II
(3-3-4)
Prerequisite: MATH 1161 (minimum grade of C)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 2211L
Description: Introductory mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves using
elementary differential calculus including laboratory investigation of the
concepts of mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT:
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Major Department: Chemistry & Physics
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 4
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture-Laboratory
Course equivalent: PHYS 2211/2211L
d. PHYS 2212 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II
(3-0-3)
PHYS 2212K INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II
(3-3-4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 2212K (minimum grade of C) and PHYS 2211L (minimum
grade of C) and MATH 2072
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 2211L
Description: Introductory electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics using
elementary differential calculus including laboratory investigation of the concepts of
electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT:
Major Department: Chemistry & Physics
Can course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum number of credit hours: 4
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture-Laboratory
Course equivalent: PHYS 2212/2212L
Rationale: We are currently teaching these courses as “Studio Physics” with the lecture
and lab scheduled together. Combining the lecture/lab descriptions into one will
facilitate scheduling and registering, as students would register for one course instead of
two that have to be coupled at registration. This would also clarify the assignment of the
one grade for the course including the lab for which the lab would be used as 25% instead
of assigning separate grades. Laboratory inclusion statements have been placed at the
end of each new course description.
We are also requesting a minimum grade of C in MATH 1161 because the understanding
of MATH 1161 concepts are expected to be applied to PHYS 2211.
2. Delete the following courses:
PHYS 1111L INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I LAB (0-3-1)
PHYS 1112L INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II LAB (0-3-1)
PHYS 2211L PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I LAB (0-3-1)
PHYS 2212L PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II LAB (0-3-1)
Rationale: The above laboratory courses are being incorporated into a stand alone studio
course and the grading will be incorporated in the course as a single grade.
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Effective date: Fall 2010
3. Change the following course title:
PHYS 3802 INTERMEDIATE MODERN PHYSICS INTRODUCTION TO
QUANTUM MECHANICS
Rationale: This title more accurately conveys the content covered in the course as
conveyed in the course description. In the physics discipline, the title with quantum
mechanics is more appropriate for this upper level course.
Effective date: Fall 2010
C. Information, Computing, and Engineering
1. Create the following course:
CSCI 5990U/G SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Undergraduate Prerequisites: announced with the topic
Graduate Prerequisites: announced with the topic
Description: Selected new topics in computer science.
V-V-(1-4)
Rationale: Allows courses to be offered covering topics not currently covered by upper
level computer science courses. The special topics course is needed at both the
undergraduate and graduate level. Undergraduate students will enroll in CSCI 5990U and
graduate students will enroll in CSCI 5990G. Graduate students will be required to work
on a project and deliver a final report or paper.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT:
Major Department: Information, Computing, and Engineering (Computer Science)
Can Course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum Number of Credit Hours: 4
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture
Equivalent course: CSCI 5990U is equivalent to CSCI 4990
2. Delete the following course:
CSCI 4990 Special Topics in Computer Science
V-V-(1-4)
Rationale: Course is no longer needed with creation of CSCI 5990U.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
3. Change the Course Number and Description of the following Course
CSCI 2201 CSCI 3301 UNIX AND SECURE WEB DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301
3-0-3
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Description: Thorough introduction to the UNIX operating system. UNIX
commands, editors, documentation, and file system. Shells, rediredion redirection,
filters, pipes, and job control. Compile/edit/debug cycle under UNIX. Install and
administer a UNIX system and deploy a secure Web server. Program Develop
dynamic Web applications using technologies such as PHP and SQL databases and
the LAMP stack. Performance tuning and hands Hands-on study of UNIX and Web
application security vulnerabilities.
Rationale: The course has evolved from the original proposed course and the topics are
more appropriate at the junior level.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
CURCAT:
Major Department: Information, Computing, and Engineering (Computer Science)
Can Course be repeated for additional credit? No
Maximum Number of Credit Hours: 3
Grading Mode: Normal
Instruction Type: Lecture
Equivalent Course: CSCI 2201
4. Modify Program of Study for the Bachelor of Science of Computer Science
PROGRAM FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER
SCIENCE
A. General Requirements
Core Areas A, B, C, D, E ......................................................................................... 42 hours
Computer science majors are required to take MATH 1113 in core area A and MATH 1161
in core area D.
Area F ........................................................................................................................ 18 hours
One semester hour excess for MATH 1161 from core area D and one semester hour of an
approved lower division elective.
One semester hour of approved lower division elective
CSCI 1301 - Introduction to Programming Principles
CSCI 1302 - Advanced Programming Principles
CSCI 2410 - Data Structures and Algorithms
CSCI 2070 - Ethical Considerations in Computer Science
CSCI 2620 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science
MATH 2072 - Calculus II
Physical Education ...................................................................................................... 3 hours
B. Major Field Courses .............................................................................................. 39 36 hours
CSCI 2070 - Ethical Considerations in Computer Science
CSCI 2410 - Data Structures and Algorithms
CSCI 2201 - UNIX and Secure Web Development
CSCI 2490 - Object-Oriented Programming in C++
CSCI 3201 - Computer Organization and Architecture I
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CSCI 3202 - Computer Organization and Architecture II
CSCI 3301 - UNIX and Secure Web Development
CSCI 3321 - Introduction to Software Engineering Concepts
CSCI 3330 - Comparative Languages
CSCI 3341 - Introduction to Operating Systems
CSCI 3510 - Theory of Computation
CSCI 3720 - Database Systems
Two courses in one of the following tracks:
Software Track
CSCI 5220U - Networks
CSCI 5322U - Advanced Software Engineering
CSCI 5520U - Rapid Java Application Development
Systems Track
CSCI 5220U - Networks
CSCI 5342U - Advanced Operating Systems
CSCI 5343U - Systems Programming Under UNIX
Six additional semester hours from 5000 level computer science courses
Three additional semester hours from 4000 and 5000 level computer science courses.
C. Related Field Courses ....................................................................................... 15-23 hours
ENGL 3720 - Business and Technical Communication
STAT 3211 - Statistics Applications I
One of the following:
MATH 2160 - Linear Algebra
STAT 3222 - Statistics Applications II
MATH 3411 - Differential Equations
MATH 3460 - Mathematical Modeling and Optimization Introduction to Operations Research
MATH 3480 - Optimization and Graph Theory
CSCI 5610U - Numerical Analysis (If used here, may not also be counted as major
field course.)
One of the following CAC approved science sequences (unless taken to meet core area D):
BIOL 1107 and 1108 - Biology I, II (and labs)
CHEM 1211 and 1212 - Principles of Chemistry I, II (and labs)
PHYS 2211/2211L and 2212/2212L - Principles of Physics I, II (and labs)
At least six additional semester hours from BIOL 1107, BIOL 1108, CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212,
PHYS 2211, PHYS 2212, or any science or engineering course having BIOL 1108, CHEM
1212, or PHYS 2212 as a prerequisite.
D. Free Electives .......................................................................................................... 0-6 hours
D. Free Electives .......................................................................................................... 1-9 hours
Total Semester Hours 123 hours
E. Regents’ Test and Exit Exam
Rationale: In area A General Requirements, Area F, there are two instances of “One
semester hour of approved lower division elective”. The second instance must have been
a typo that somehow made it through the curriculum process. With this second statement
in, there are 19 rather than 18 hours in Area F. It is in the current catalog and should be
removed.
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In area B, Major Field Courses, the tracks are removed. Removing the tracks will offer
students more flexibility in their upper division coursework and allow them to take
electives in areas that support their career goals. This is a national trend in computer
science programs.
The remaining changes in Area A General Requirements, Area F; Area B, Major Field
Courses; Area C Related Fields Courses; and Area D Free Electives are to fix an issue
with transfer students that took the algebra based physics sequence to satisfy core area D.
They would be required to take 125 hours (including 3 PE hours), which exceeds the
maximum allowed. To correct this: three hours are removed from area B Major Courses ,
one hour is added to area D free electives, two courses are switched between areas A and
B, and MATH 2160 is removed from Area C related Fields Courses. This corrects the
credit hour issue and ensures students will meet at least 39 upper division hours for the
degree.
Effective Term: Fall 2010
D. Mathematics (no items)
E. Psychology (no items)
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