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College of Arts and Sciences
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Undergraduate- Economics and Geography |
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| 06/07-017 |
APC 3 |
BA-Economics Major |
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Summary of Change:
All economics majors are required to have an approved international educational experience. Examples of approved experiences include the following:
1.) successful completion of an internship abroad
2.) successful participation in a CCB-sponsored study abroad program
3.) successful participation in a student exchange program abroad
4.) studying another language abroad
Note: This is one of two degree programs in which a student can get a degree in Economics. This form addresses a change to add the international experience for the BA Degree in Economics in COAS. The APC3 form for the BBA Degree in Economics has already been approved.
click here to view the program of study
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Undergraduate- Art and Design |
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| 06/07-102 |
APC 1 |
GRA 4XXX |
Business of Graphic Design (3 cr)
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Senior Status
GRA 3XXXC Corporate Identity |
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None |
Course Description: Through lectures, discussions, and various assignments, students will be exposed to the legal and business issues affecting graphic designers today. Design topics such as freelancing, starting a design firm, pricing, estimating, invoicing and copyright will be examined. Case-studies and role-playing will be used to strengthen professional conduct and introduce best practices. An emphasis will be placed on the designer-client relationship. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-103 |
APC 1 |
GRA 2XXXC |
Digital Photography for Designers (3 cr)
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| Prerequisites: |
ART2605C Basic Computer Images |
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None |
Course Description: This course will explore proper photographic techniques, including: framing an image, exposure settings and camera controls. Additional emphasis will be placed on computer image editing. Students will be expected to photograph various subjects and explore image editing software. Image management and composition will be stressed while shooting for print and digital design projects. This class will prepare students to apply imagery to future design projects in the program.
(A material fee of $30 will be assessed.) No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-104 |
APC 1 |
GRA 4XXXC |
Senior Design Studio (3 cr)
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| Prerequisites: |
GRA 3183C Graphic Design II
GRA 3XXXC Corporate Identity
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None |
Course Description: This course focuses on the refinement of student's problem-solving abilities through the advanced application of the design process. They research and analyze topical subjects to create visual communication applications such as posters, corporate identity systems, and environmental and editorial design applications. Emphasis will be placed on expressive and creative communication through graphic design and portfolio development through production of high-quality printed portfolio pieces. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.) No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-105 |
APC 1 |
GRA 3XXXC |
Corporate Identity (3 cr)
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GRA 3183C Graphic Design II
GRA 3203C Prepress Production
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None |
Course Description: This course explores the application of visual identity systems for large and small companies. Comprehensive research on color symbolism, graphic forms, typography and design is examined. The research will be applied to designing identity systems while stressing creative solutions and originality. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.) No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-106 |
APC 1 |
GRA 3XXXC |
Publication Design (3 cr)
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| Prerequisites: |
GRA 3183C Graphic Design II
GRA 3203C Prepress Production
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None |
Course Description: This course focuses on creative problem solving for publication design. Emphasis is placed on the importance of content as the foundation for concept development, creation of flexible grid systems, typographic detail and composition. Topics include but are not limited to magazine, annual report, newspaper, catalog and book design. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.) No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-107 |
APC 2 |
GRA 2190C |
Graphic Design
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The requested action is a change of the course title from Graphic Design to Introduction to Graphic Design. The new title Introduction to Graphic Design better reflects the subject matter presented in the course. The course projects will remain a broad sampling from the field. The completed projects can be used by students for the limited access review in the major.
New Course Description:
The course explores the fundamentals of Graphic Design. Students will develop an understanding of the design principles through class projects. The process of design will be stressed, including research, sketches and computer generated compositions. Students will develop an understanding of the industry and will be exposed to contemporary designers. The course will include various methods of investigation to developing an appreciation of visual communication. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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| 06/07-108 |
APC 2 |
GRA 3183C |
Graphic Design II
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The requested action is a change of the course title from Graphic Design II to Typography Studio. The title Typography Studio better reflects the subject matter presented in the course. The track courses are transitioning from a numeric system to a more descriptive naming convention. The course description and objectives are being updated to reflect educational trends and changes in the field.
New Course Description:
The principles of typography will be explored through exercises and projects. Projects will emphasize the typographic form and type-and-image in visual communication. Emphasis will be placed on terminology, historical origins, form and compositional elements used while designing with type. Problem solving skills, process and research will be stressed. Graphic Design principles will be reinforced with projects concentrating on typographic detail. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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| 06/07-109 |
APC 2 |
GRA 4196C |
Graphic Design III
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GRA4196C Graphic Design III is being removed from the program of study to allow for an updated course to be inserted. The new class GRA4xxxC Senior Design Studio will reflect an updated naming convention and course content.
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| 06/07-110 |
APC 2 |
GRA 4137C |
Graphic Design IV
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The requested action is a change of course title from Graphic Design IV to Advanced Web Design. The title Advanced Web Design better reflects the subject matter presented in the course. The prerequisites are also being updated from GRA 4196C Graphic Design III to ART 4634C WWW and New Media Design, to have students better prepared for the course content. Finally, the course description and objectives are being updated to coincide with changes in the field of Graphic Design.
New Course Description:
This studio course builds on the principles taught in Introduction to Web Design. Students are challenged to solve advanced communication problems while addressing technical issues relating to Web design and the user experience. An emphasis is placed on Web standards, advanced HTML and CSS. Students work with industry standard tools to produce assignments that simulate real world projects. Additional topics to be discussed will include: user testing, project planning, site evaluation and collaboration. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.) |
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| 06/07-111 |
APC 2 |
GRA 4146C |
Graphic Design V
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GRA 4146C Graphic Design V is being removed from the course of study because it no longer reflects current technology. |
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| 06/07-112 |
APC 2 |
ART 4634C |
WWW and New Media Design
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The requested action is a termination of the course ART 4634C WWW and New Media Design. GRA 3XXXC Introduction to Web Design will replace this course. The subject prefix needs to be changed from ART to GRA in the new course to remain consistent with the Graphic Design and Digital Media track.
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| 06/07-113 |
APC 2 |
GRA 4165C |
Motion Graphics
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The requested action is a description update and a change in the course level from a 4000 to a 3000 level. The course level change is needed to support the new Graphic Design and Digital Media track. Students will need to complete this course earlier in their program of study so they are prepared to build future time based design projects on foundations developed in this class. The prerequisites are also being updated from GRA 4137C Graphic Design IV to GRA 2XXXC Digital Photography for Designers and GRA 4151C Illustration, to have students better prepared for the course content. Photo editing and illustration skills learned in the prerequisites will be utilized while designing for motion. Due to the constant evolution within the field, the course description is in need of an update to accurately reflect changes.
New Course Description:
This course introduces students to motion graphics, as it relates to special effects, animation, and advertising. Students will be challenged to apply their current design knowledge in motion graphics. New solutions to visual problems will be explored through challenging class projects. Additional emphasis will be placed on exploring motion graphics as it relates to contemporary media.
(A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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| 06/07-114 |
APC 2 |
GRA 4151C |
Illustration
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The requested action is a change to the course level from a 4000 to a 3000 level course in order to allow students to take this earlier in the program of study. The proposed new Graphic Design and Digital Media track requires students to develop illustration skills earlier in their program of study in order to apply them in upper level courses, such as the Motion Graphics class. In addition to the level change, the prerequisite GRA2XXXC Digital Photography for Designers will be added to prepare the students for photo illustration techniques. An updated description and objectives will reflect the new focus of this course.
New Course Description:
This course surveys the broad field of illustration through studio projects that examine the varied requirements in areas such as advertising, editorial and book illustration. Projects challenge the student’s ability to create illustrations, both traditionally and digital, that communicates to a mass audience with impact and style. Additional emphasis will be placed on applying illustrated works to digital page design.
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| 06/07-115 |
APC 2 |
GRA 3203C |
Prepress Production
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The requested action is a change to the course description and objectives. The prerequisites of GRA 2xxxC Digital Photography for Designers and GRA 2190C Graphic Design are being added and ART 2605C Basic Computer Image is being removed because it is redundant (it is currently a prerequisite for both prerequisites being added). Students entering Prepress Production after completing these prerequisites will be better prepared to for the concepts introduced in this course and apply them in a series of technical and design related projects. The course description and objectives are being updated to reflect digital printing trends and changes in the printing process.
New Course Description:
The course examines and demonstrates software and techniques used in digital page design for printed media. Basic typography and production processes will be explored. Design problems will be used to explain how to effectively prepare a job from concept through the printing process. Projects will be used to explore traditional and digital printing technology and techniques used in producing a job for press. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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| 06/07-116 |
APC 2 |
ART 2605C |
Basic Computer Images
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The requested action is to change the current description. It does not accurately represent the content of the course. The materials covered in this course provide the basic technical skills needed for all other design classes in the track.
New Course Description:
This course covers the basics of the Macintosh operating system and industry standard design applications. Topics include the creation of vector and raster images, page layout, and PDFs. No prior computer experience is needed. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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| 06/07-117 |
APC 2 |
GRA 4930L |
Senior Seminar
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The requested action is to remove this course from the program of study. The new curriculum addresses the content of this course in other courses.
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| 06/07-118 |
APC 2 |
ART 4955C |
Graphic Design/ Photography Portfolio
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The requested action is a termination of the course ART 4955C Graphic Design/Photography Portfolio. Photography now has an independent portfolio class; this is no longer taught as a combined course. A new Graphic Design portfolio course is being created with a GRA prefix to remain consistent with the Graphic Design track.
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| 06/07-119 |
APC 2 |
GRA 4214C |
Digital Imaging
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GRA4214C Digital Imaging is being removed from the program of study to allow for an updated course to be inserted earlier in the sequence. The new class GRA2xxxC Digital Photography for Designers will cover similar content and introduce photographic content to include the use of the digital camera.
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| 06/07-120 |
APC 3 |
BFA- Fine Arts Major Multimedia Track |
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Summary of Change:
We are terminating the Multimedia track from the BFA in Fine Arts major in order to combine and refocus the Graphic Design track. Relevant courses will be incorporated into the combined Graphic Design and Digital Media track. Another reason for this change is because the multimedia track does not have adequate enrollment to sustain itself. Students currently following the Multimedia track will be allowed to continue and registration will be handled on a one on one basis.
click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-121 |
APC 3 |
BFA- Fine Arts Major Graphic Design Track |
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Summary of Change:
The BFA in Fine Arts, Graphic Design and Multimedia tracks are combining to create one track entitled, Graphic Design and Digital Media. The rationale for a joint program is to offer students a more well-rounded course of study. Due to the constant evolution within the field of Graphic Design and Multimedia, along with industry need, the program of study is being updated to accurately reflect professional and educational standards. This unified track will better prepare the students to meet demands set by the industry for both print and web. The concentration in a new combined track will be on theory, methodology and process. The Graphic Design and Digital Media program of study contains new required courses along with updated descriptions and name changes to currently offered classes. In addition to merging the two tracks, our courses are transitioning from a numeric system to a more descriptive naming convention. These modifications are being made to the curriculum as a means of overall improvement.
The new curriculum will require for students to complete 36 hours of general education courses, 24 hours of prerequisite requirements, 42 hours of major requirements, 12 hours of major electives, and 6 hours of free electives. This totals 120 hours. The current course of study is 6 credits shy of the required 120 hours.
The proposed changes consist of: terminate the 2 ART prefix courses and create 2 new courses with GRA prefix. The two new courses are to align two current design courses with the program of study; two level changes which will enable students to take the courses in a logical sequence that will provide the foundation for higher level courses; removal of four courses and the addition of five new courses reflecting the changes in the Graphic Design and Multimedia field and the new track; four name changes and revised course descriptions to update course content. click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-215 |
APC 1 |
GRA 3XXXC |
Introduction to Web Design (3 cr)
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GRA 2XXXC Digital Photography for Designers
ART 4255C Illustration
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None |
Course Description: This studio course focuses on the creative and technical skills necessary for Web design. Students explore techniques used in building graphics for the Web, along with the fundamentals of Web design and HTML. An emphasis is placed on the differences between print and Web design. Interface design, user experience, site management and browser compatibility issues are discussed. Through the use of in-class lectures, demonstrations, and critiques students develop a Web design vocabulary. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.) No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-216 |
APC 1 |
GRA 4XXXC |
Graphic Design Portfolio (3 cr) |
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Senior Status
GRA 4xxxC Senior Design Studio
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None |
Course Description: This course focuses on the development and execution of a Graphic Design and Digital Media portfolio. Emphasis will be placed on printed and digital portfolios, including an online format. Topics include: creation of personal business packet and self promotional pieces. Interview and job search skills will be discussed and developed. Individual assignments will be given to strengthen and round out each portfolio. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.) No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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Undergraduate- Biology |
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| 05/06-242R |
APC 3 |
BS- Environmental Studies Minor Biology Track |
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Summary of Change:
We are making changes to the Biology minor in "Environmental Studies." These include making PHM 2030, Ecological Philosophy an elective as opposed to a required course. BSC 4930 AK, Entomology w/Lab will no longer be accepted for the minor while BOT 2010C, Botany, BSC 1011C General Biology II, BSC 3052, Conservation Biology, BSC 3053 Health Effects of Environmental Pollutants, BSC 3263, Marine Biology, PCB 4301C, Limnology and ZOO 4823C, General Entomology will all be added to the list of courses from which "Science majors" can select from. The new program should include under "Non-Science majors select two natural sciences from: BSC 1005C, Principles of Biology and BSC 1930, Current Applications in Biology. click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-054 |
APC 1 |
BSC 2XXX |
General Biology III (4 cr) |
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BSC1010C General Biology I
BSC1011C General Biology II
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None |
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the diversity and evolution of fungi and animals and the anatomy and physiology of representative taxa. During this course we will look at the tremendous biodiversity that results from the basic building blocks described in General Biology I and II. We will conduct an overview of the major groups of fungi and animals, focusing on unique adaptations and evolutionary origin. We will then examine the development of organs and organ systems in representative groups to provide a comparative view of animal anatomy and physiology. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-055 |
APC 1 |
PCB 4XXX |
Molecular Basis of Inheritance (4 cr)
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PCB3063C; Genetics |
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None |
Course Description: This course will detail the molecular basis of inheritance in both prokaryotes
and eukaryotes. Topics will include the structure and organization of DNA, plus DNA replication, repair, and recombination. Transcription, translation, and processing of gene products will be covered. A major emphasis will be the regulation of these molecular processes.
No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-056 |
APC 2 |
PCB 4713 |
Physiology
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Curriculum changes require change in pre-requisites for this course. Drop CHM 2211, Organic Chemistry II and CHM 2211L, Organic Chemistry II Lab as pre-requisites.
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| 06/07-057 |
APC 2 |
BSC 1011C |
General Biology II
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The department has changed the topics in the introductory biology sequence by focusing on different biological processes and taxa. Therefore, we need to change the course description of BSC 1011C to describe its new content. Specifically, we will end BSC 1011C with coverage of the Kingdom Plantae. Coverage of Fungi and Animalia will now be found in the new course General Biology III (BSC, 2XXXC).
New Course Description:
This course examines the evidence for evolution by common descent, the mechanisms of biological change, and the diversity, phylogenetic classification, anatomy and physiology of organisms from microbes to plants. There will be three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory in this course.
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| 06/07-058 |
APC 2 |
ZOO 4823 |
General Entomology
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The prerequisites for this course must be changed to reflect a change in the lower level curriculum. BSC 2020C, Human Biology should be dropped from the pre-requisites and BSC 2XXXC; General Biology III should be added.
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| 06/07-059 |
APC 2 |
ZOO 3713 |
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
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Due to a change in the general biology curriculum sequence, the prerequisites for this course must be modified. The prerequisite, Human Biology (BSC2020C) will be dropped and General Biology III (BSC2XXXC) will be added.
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| 06/07-060 |
APC 2 |
PCB 3063 |
Genetics
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The Department is changing the General Biology sequence, thus our prerequisites for upper level courses need to be changed. BSC 2020C, Human biology will be dropped from the prerequisites and BSC2XXXC, General Biology III will be added.
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| 06/07-061 |
APC 2 |
BOT 3151 |
Local Flora
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The Department is changing the General Biology sequence, thus our prerequisites for upper level courses need to be changed. BSC 2020C, Human Biology will be dropped from the prerequisites and BSC 2XXXC, General Biology III will be added.
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| 06/07-062 |
APC 2 |
BSC 4054 |
Environmental Toxicology
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Change course prerequisites to reflect new lower division curriculum. Drop BSC 2020C, Human Biology and add BSC 2xxxC, General Biology III.
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| 06/07-063 |
APC 2 |
MCB 3020C |
Microbial Biology
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We have changed the introductory biology sequence and thus need to change the course prerequisites by dropping BSC 2020C, Human Biology and adding BSC 2xxxC, General Biology III.
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| 06/07-064 |
APC 2 |
ZOO 4462C |
Herpetology
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Changes in our undergraduate curriculum require changes to our prerequisites. Remove BSC 2020C, Human Biology from the prerequisite list for this course and add BSC 2XXXC, General Biology III to the prerequisite list.
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| 06/07-065 |
APC 2 |
BOT 3712C |
Plant Systematic and Evolution
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Changes to our undergraduate curriculum require changes in the prerequisites. Remove BSC 2020C, Human Biology from the prerequisite list for this course and add BSC 2XXXC, General Biology III to the prerequisite list.
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| 06/07-066 |
APC 2 |
BSC 3053 |
Health Effects of Environmental Pollutants
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The prerequisites for this course must be changed to reflect a change in the lower level curriculum. BSC 2020C, Human Biology will be dropped from the pre-requisites and BSC 2XXXC, General Biology III will be added.
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| 06/07-067 |
APC 2 |
BSC 3052 |
Conservation Biology
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Curriculum changes require change in pre-requisites for this course. Drop BSC 2020C, Human Biology from the pre-requisites and add General Biology III, BSC 2XXXC.
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| 06/07-068 |
APC 2 |
BOT 4503C |
Plant Anatomy and Physiology
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The general biology course sequence will be changed for Fall 2008. Due to the change in sequence, the prerequisites for this course must be modified. The prerequisite, Human Biology (BSC 2020C) will be dropped and General Biology III (BSC 2XXXC) will be added.
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| 06/07-069 |
APC 2 |
PCB 3023C |
Molecular and Cell Biology
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Change prerequisites to reflect new lower division curriculum. BSC 2020C, Human Biology should be dropped from the pre-requisites and BSC 2XXXC, add General Biology III.
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| 06/07-070 |
APC 2 |
PCB 3043C |
Principles of Ecology
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General Biology III (BSC 2XXXC) will be added as a prerequisite for Principles of Ecology (PCB 3043C). General Biology III is a new course developed by the Department of Biology, which will complete the general biology sequence.
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| 05/06-071 |
APC 3 |
BS- Biology Major Biology Track |
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Summary of Change:
Several changes are being made to the requirements of our biology majors. These include the removal of BSC 2020C, Human Biology from the list of required courses, the addition of BSC 2xxxC, General Biology III to the list of required courses, the removal of CHM 3120C, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry as a required contextual, giving students the option of taking either CHM 3120C, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry or CHM 2211, Organic Chemistry II + CHM 2211L, Organic Chemistry II Lab as part of their Core Requirements, and emphasizing that our students take Calculus for Biology MAC 2241 instead of MAC 2311 G(M) Calculus. The replacement of BSC 2020C with BSC 2xxxC reflects a departmental desire to offer students a broader view of animal form and function beyond that of humans. The change in the chemistry requirements of the biology majors is to streamline the program and give students the ability to choose courses that are more suited to their career paths without requiring them to take more chemistry than is necessary for most biology careers.
Written descriptions of the actions are as follows:
1. In the third paragraph of the text description the second sentence should read: "The major in Biology includes courses under the following headings: Prerequisites (36 credits), Core Requirements (8 credits), Major Requirements (18 credits), Major Electives (12 credits), and Upper Level Free Electives (14 credits)." Sentence three: "The 36 credits of Prerequisites......." Sentence 5: "The other headings include 56 credits of course work required for the major."
2. Under "Sample Curriculum" in "Year Two, Semester One" BSC 2020C Human Biology 4 hours will be changed to read "BSC 2xxxC General Biology III 4 hours."
3. Under "Major: Biology, Track: Biology, Degree: Bachelor of Science" the "Prerequisites" should change from 32 semester hours to 36 semester hours. Add "BSC 2xxxC 4.0 General Biology III" to the listed Prerequisite courses.
Above "CHM 2211 3.0 Organic Chemistry II" the words "Select One" are to be added. Under this the catalog should read: "CHM 2211 3.0 Organic Chemistry II plus CHM 2211L 1.0 Organic Chem II Lab" followed by "or CHM 3120C 4.0 Quant Analytical Chem"
Under "Required Course" replace the line MAC 2311 4.0 G(M) Calculus I with MAC 2241 4.0 Calculus for Biology. Follow this with MAC 2311 may be substituted for MAC 2241
4. Remove the entire section regarding "Required Contextual(s)." CHM 3120 is now an optional course as noted above in #3.
5. Under "Major Requirements" the number of semester hours should be changed from 22 to 18. "BSC 2020C 4.0 Human Biology" should be removed from the list.
Total Semester Hours for major = 88. click here to view the program of study
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Undergraduate – Communication |
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| 06/07-122 |
APC 1 |
COM 4905 |
Independent Study in Communication Studies (3 cr)
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Consent of Instructor and Department Chair |
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None |
Course Description: Course subjects in communication studies will vary with each offering. This course may be repeated once for a maximum of six credits. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-123 |
APC 2 |
MMC 3614 |
Principles of Media and Society
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The department desires to alter the course title--to Media Theories and Effects--and description to reflect more accurately the subject matter of the course. Revising the title should help students better understand what is expected when enrolling in this required course for all majors.
New Course Description:
This course introduces students to mass media theories scholars use to study the effects of media messages. Students will also read and discuss research illustrating the media's impact on individuals, society, and cultures. Topics include the media's relationship to stereotyping, images of sexuality, violence, values, and globalization.
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| 06/07-124 |
APC 2 |
PUR 4800 |
Public Relations Campaigns
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The department wishes to add two additional pre-requisites (PUR 3100 Public Relations Writing and PUR 4801 Public Relations Case Studies or Permission of Instructor) for students who intend to take PUR 4800 Public Relations Campaigns, which is the senior-level capstone course for the PR track. At present, the pre-requisites for the course are MMC 3105 Advanced Writing for the Media, and PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations, both of which are introductory courses. Currently, students can enter into PUR 4800 without having adequate knowledge of the field.
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| 06/07-125 |
APC 2 |
MMC 3990 |
Health Communication
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MMC3990, currently titled Health Communication, is to be retitled Creating Health Messages for Mass Media. The new title reflects changes to the course description, which calls for a more skills-based approach.
New Course Description:
Students will research, write, and evaluate health messages for mass media audiences. The course will focus on the production of health writing in news media, public health campaigns, and in marketing applications. In addition, students will produce portfolio-ready media products with a health focus.
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| 06/07-126 |
APC 3 |
Communication Minor |
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Summary of Change:
The old title of this minor is Communications; we wish to change this title to Mass Communication
to characterize its nature more accurately. Other changes to program of study include:
1. Courses must be taken in sequence. If a course is a prerequisite for a second course, it cannot be taken at the same time. Written permission from the department chair is required to override either of these policies.
2. No more than 6 semester hours of transfer courses can be used for the minor.
3. 3 hours of lower level courses may be used in the minor.
4. A grade of C or better is required in all minor courses and prerequisites.
5. Majors in Communication cannot pursue minors in either of the two communication minors.
In addition, the course MMC 3614 (Principles of Media & Society) will have its name changed to Media Theories and Effects. click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-127 |
APC 3 |
BS -Communication Major Public Relations Track |
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Summary of Change:
This request would simply add MMC 3402 (Political Advertising) to the list of major electives that a public relations track major can take. In the category of "major electives" in this track, a student is currently given the choice of picking one course out of a list of courses. The requested change would add MMC 3402 to that list. This addition will enhance the public relations track by teaching students about the persuasive power of mass media in civic life. click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-128 |
APC 3 |
BS - Communication Majaor Advertising Track |
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Summary of Change:
This request would simply add MMC 3402 (Political Advertising) to the list of major electives that an advertising track major can take. In the category of "major electives" in this track, a student is currently given the choice of picking one course out of a list of courses. The requested change would add MMC 3402 to that list. This addition will enhance the advertising track by teaching students about the persuasive power of advertising in civic life. click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-129 |
APC 3 |
New Minor:Communicatin Studies |
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Summary of Change:
This minor is designed to meet the interests and needs of those students seeking a liberal arts alternative to the Minor in Communications (to be retitled Mass Communication), which is now available. BS majors in Communication are precluded from taking this minor. Because of this new minor, some students from the existing Communications Minor will change to the new Communication Studies Minor. The number should not be large, but this will be the primary source of the new students. This new minor consists of five three-credit courses (15 hours), two of which are required (Introduction to Communication Studies and Public Speaking). In addition, at least one must be selected from three courses (Organizational Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Communication Theory and Methods), and the rest can be selected from this list: International Study in Communication (Study Abroad) International Communication, Small Group Communication, Political Advertising, Public Opinion and Persuasion, Topics in Communications: Interviewing: Theories and Methods, Communication and Popular Culture, Mass Communication Research, Media Criticism, Theory and Research Methods in Health Communication, and Seminar in Communication.
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| 06/07-130 |
APC 1 |
COM 4XXX |
Theory and Research Methods in
Health Communication (3 cr hr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
COM3XXX - Interpersonal Communication
or by Permission of Instructor
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course will focus on theory and research methods in interpersonal, small group, and organizational communication in health contexts. Students will become familiar with theory relating to health communication; examine various research methods used in health communication research; and will demonstrate proficiency with theory by analyzing various health communication studies. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-131 |
APC 1 |
COM 3XXX |
Organizational Communication (3 cr hrs) |
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| Prerequisites: |
COM 2XXX Intro to Com Studies
SPC 2600 Public Speaking
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: Students will survey theory and research relevant to the study of organizational communication. They will also examine how communication processes shape and reshape the activities of organizing within and between organizations. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-132 |
APC 1 |
COM 2XXX |
Introduction to Communication Studies (3 cr)
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| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course lays a foundation for the study of human communication, including interpersonal, language, nonverbal, group, intercultural, organizational, mass and public communication. Students will participate in individual and small group communication learning activities which will examine theories of how individuals in societies function through communication. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-133 |
APC 1 |
COM 3XXX |
Interpersonal Communication (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
SPC 2600 - Public Speaking
COM 2XXX Introduction to Communication Studies or Permission of Instructor |
| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course will introduce theories regarding the role of dyadic interaction in both personal and professional contexts. Topics include relational development, perception, self-concept, listening, language, nonverbal communication, culture, emotions, and conflict. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-134 |
APC 1 |
COM 4XXX |
Communication Theory and Research Methods(3cr)
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| Prerequisites: |
COM 2XXX Introduction to Communication Studies
SPC 2600 Public Speaking or Permission of Instructor
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: Students will survey major theoretical approaches to and research methods in communication studies. Methods examined and used include content analysis, naturalistic inquiry, narrative analysis, interaction analysis, and triangulation approaches. Students will focus on conceptualizing, designing, interpreting, and reporting research. Differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods and the conceptual and practical knowledge of the communication research process form important areas of the course experience. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-135 |
APC 1 |
COM 4XXX |
International Communication (3 cr)
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| Prerequisites: |
COM 2XXX: Introduction to Communication Studies
MMC 3614: Media Theories and Effects
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course examines the influence and roles of international communication in our increasingly globalized world. The course treats history, theories, and selected current issues and problems of international communication. It will explore issues in organizations, national sovereignty, international news media, global conflict and cooperation, human rights, diffusion of communication technologies, global media culture, and international media regulation. Therefore, the course will be informed by interdisciplinary theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches. Students will take part in a simulation of the United Nations in which they act as delegates of various nations and/or UN officials seeking multilateral solutions to complex and often vexing international communication problems. Through this experiential, problem-based course, students will be challenged to view international communication problems through the eyes of other nations (some of them hostile to the United States) in order to understand the differing needs, conditions, and perspectives of countries around the world. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-136 |
APC 1 |
COM 3XXX |
Small Group Communication (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
SPC 2600 - Public Speaking
or Permission of Instructor |
| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course will introduce theories regarding the interaction of individuals in groups. Assignments and activities will increase understanding of communication in groups encountered in both personal and professional contexts. Topics include systems theory, decision-making, problem-solving, leadership, power and status, parliamentary procedure, and group development. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-137 |
APC 1 |
COM 3932 |
Topics in Communication (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
MMC 3614: Media Theories and Effects
or Permission of Instructor |
| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: Topics or issues of importance in Communication Studies form the focus of this course. May be repeated for up nine credits under different topics/issues. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-138 |
APC 1 |
COM 3XXX |
Interviewing: Theories and Methods (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
COM 2XXX Introduction to Communication Studies
SPC 2600 Public Speaking or Permission of Instructor
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course will examine the research and methods of interviewing, including employment interviewing, journalistic interviewing, and focus group and oral history interviewing. Students will explore the theories of interviewing from both an employer’s and an employee's perspective, as well as that of a broadcaster, a news reporter, and an academic. In addition, students will learn theories of the role of an interviewee. This course emphasizes researching and applying interviewing theory. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-139 |
APC 1 |
COM 3XXX |
Communication and Popular Culture (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
MMC 3614: Media Theories and Effects or Permission of Instructor |
| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course treats selected media means, whether television, advertising, film, sports, music, fiction, or some other means by which a culture is formed through communication. Students could investigate popular icons, rituals, myths, archetypes, formulae, or heroes/heroines as elements in the collective experience that reflect and contribute to the formation of a culture's beliefs, mores, customs, attitudes, laws or the like. How popular culture is constructed, deconstructed, and maintained and how gender, ethnicity, or class are factors in cultural reception as media, through its various elements, communicate to respond to or create apparent needs in a mass society. The class will apply theories, such as semiotics, genre theory, and ideology to interpret media events as means for communicating and forming/reforming culture. A guiding question is: What do particular popular cultural artifacts communicate, and how do they function in the life of a culture? Another is: What is gained, damaged, or lost as media participate in virtually every aspect of a culture? No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-140 |
APC 1 |
COM 3XXX |
Seminar in Communication (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
18 credits at C or higher in Communication Studies courses, including the Core requirements or Permission of Instructor
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course will feature subjects of importance in Communication Studies which involve research, readings, student presentations, and discussion in a seminar format. Featured subjects could be race and communication, gender and sexuality in communication, terrorism and communication, or such other subjects that invite scholarly communication inquiry and serious focused discussion. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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Undergraduate – Criminology and Criminal Justice |
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| 06/07-084 |
APC 1 |
CJL 4XXX |
Criminal Trials Seminar (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
CJL 4310 Criminal Law and Procedures I
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course offers students who have completed Criminal Law and Procedures I practical observation and study of the criminal trial process, through lecture, readings, and direct observation of criminal trials. In the courtroom setting, students will observe all aspects of the criminal justice process, from arrest through conviction and sentencing. Lecture material will supplement understanding of related aspects of the justice process, such the law making process, bail and pretrial incarceration, prosecutorial discretion and plea bargaining, and sanctions. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-085 |
APC 2 |
CCJ 4501 |
Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice
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We wish to change Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice (CCJ 4501), to a 3000 level course. The course content is more appropriate to 3000 level coursework in the new and expanding department curriculum.
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| 06/07-086 |
APC 2 |
CCJ 3603 |
Explanations for Crime: Criminological Theory
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We wish to change the title of CCJ 3603 from "Explanations for Crime: Criminological Theory" to "Criminological Theory." This change brings our program in line with standard curricula in our field and helps structure the undergraduate major.
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| 06/07-087 |
APC 2 |
CJE 4232 |
Drugs and Society
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We wish to change both the course name and level for the current CJE 4232, Drugs and Society. Specifically, we wish to make this a 3000 level course and to rename it Drugs and Crime (under
CJE 3XXX). The course content is more appropriate to 3000 level coursework in the new and expanding department curriculum. And the name change to Drugs and Crime orients the course, by title, more directly with the discipline.
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| 06/07-088 |
APC 2 |
CCJ 4604 |
Insanity and Crime
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We wish to change CCJ 4604 Insanity and Crime to Crime and Mental Illness (same course number). The new title is more appropriate for the contents of the course.
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| 06/07-089 |
APC 3 |
BA- Criminology and Criminal Justice Major |
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Summary of Change:
We wish to add the following courses the core requirements in the program
1. CCJ 4501, Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice (3 credit hours). Adding CCJ 4501 reflects the fact that an understanding of juvenile delinquency is central to a basic understanding of Criminology and Criminal Justice and is consistent with comparable programs in the discipline.
This change will, in effect, increase the number of required core courses from 7 to 8 and the number of core credit hours from 21 to 24. It will also reduce the number of required electives from 3 to 2 and the number of elective credit hours from 9 to 6.
We wish to add the following courses to the list of electives in the program:
1. CCJ4XXX Criminal Trials Seminar (3 credit hours).
We wish to make the following changes to existing electives in the program:
1. Change CCJ 4232 Drugs and Society (3 credit hours) to a 3000 level course
2. Change CCJ 4501 Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice (3 credit hours) to a 3000 level course.
Note: The changes to Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice CCJ 4501 will, in effect, make the course a core requirement at the 3XXX level. click here to view the program of study
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Graduate – Criminology and Criminal Justice |
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| 06/07-090 |
APC 1 |
CCJ 6XXX |
Minorities and Crime (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
None
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course provides an overview of the role of race, social class and ethnicity in the American criminal justice system. It examines the historical impact that the criminal justice system has had on minorities in this country as well as the role that crime (primarily felony crimes) has played in the lives of various minorities within American society. Emphasis will also be placed on both offense and victimization patterns within Black and Hispanic communities. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-091 |
APC 1 |
CCJ 6XXX |
Law, Deviance, and Social Control (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
Admission to the program
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course examines the social processes by which human behavior or characteristics get banned as deviant/criminal, how societies use social control processes to deal with deviance, and how deviants respond to social control efforts and attempt to manage their deviant/criminal identities. The special role of making law in the banning of unwanted behavior or characteristics, and in the control efforts aimed at deviants who subsequently violate the rules, will be examined. Specific analysis of the role of formal and informal social control will be undertaken. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-092 |
APC 1 |
CCJ 6XXX |
Criminal Justice Systems (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
None
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course examines the philosophical, legal, and contemporary operation of the criminal justice system in the American democracy. Particular emphasis is placed on the tension between due process and crime control; the differences between policy and practice; and the interaction between the actors of the system and the community. The course also explores the effectiveness of the American criminal justice system and profiles inmate populations. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-093 |
APC 1 |
CCJ 5XXX |
Women and Crime (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
CJL 4310 Criminal Law and Procedures I
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course focuses on an analysis of the roles and experiences of women as victims, criminal offenders, prisoners, and professionals in relationship to the criminal justice system. Particular emphasis is placed on the gendered nature of crime and social control. Questions regarding the validity of criminological theory on explaining women's involvement in crime are also discussed. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-094 |
APC 1 |
CCJ 5XXX |
Organized Crime (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
None
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course explores criminality undertaken by groups of individuals strategically associated for the purpose of criminal activity. It is designed to introduce students to an understanding of what organized crime is, its history, evolution, and the criminal enterprises that make up organized crime. Attention is given to the cooperation between the government and organized crime as well as the legal response to this form of criminal activity. Theoretical explanations of organized crime are explored as well as the interplay between organized crime, terrorism, international crime, and technology. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-095 |
APC 1 |
CCJ 5XXX |
Graduate Supervised Research
Experience in Criminal Justice (3 cr)
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| Prerequisites: |
Permission of the department
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: Under the direction of faculty, students will explore all elements of criminal justice research, including initial planning and preparation, the literature review, data collection, analysis, interpretation of the findings, and report writing. Students will also learn, first hand, the procedures for developing scholarly research for publication. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-096 |
APC 1 |
CCJ 5XXX |
Family Violence (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
None
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This graduate seminar is an overview of issues regarding domestic violence. Theory, definition and methodology in terms of intimate and family relationships ranging from child abuse to intimate partner violence to elder abuse will be examined. Attention will be paid to structural inequalities and how they emerge in social institutions and contexts that intersect with domestic violence. Discussions include how family violence is approached by scholars, practitioners, professionals and the general public, and possibilities for alleviating this social problem. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-097 |
APC 2 |
CCJ 6605 |
Deviance Processes and Social Control
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We wish to terminate Deviance Processes and Social Control (CCJ 6605) and replace it with a broader course that includes information on the law as well as deviance and social control. This change is more appropriate to the progression of core courses in the newly formed Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate curriculum.
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| 06/07-098 |
APC 2 |
CCJ 6706 |
Quantitative Research Methods
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We wish to make Advanced Methods of Criminological Research (CCJ 6705) a prerequisite for Quantitative Research Methods (CCJ 6706). As a foundation course, CCJ 6705 is a necessary and appropriate precursor to the more specialized CCJ 6706.
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| 06/07-099 |
APC 2 |
CCJ 6709 |
Qualitative Research Methods
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We wish to make Advanced Methods of Criminological Research (CCJ 6705) a prerequisite for Qualitative Research Methods (CCJ 6709). As a foundation course, CCJ 6705 is a necessary and appropriate precursor to the more specialized CCJ 6709.
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| 06/07-100 |
APC 3 |
MS- Criminal Justice Major |
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Summary of Change:
We wish to make the following changes to the core requirements:
1. Terminate Deviance Processes and Social Control CCJ 6605 (3 credit hours) and replace it with a broader course that includes information on the role of law as well as deviance and social control.
2. Create a core course entitled Law, Deviance, and Social Control CCJ 6XXX (3 credit hours). As noted above, this course would replace the narrower approach taken by Deviance Processes and Social Control (CCJ 6605).
3. Create a core course entitled Criminal Justice Systems as a requirement. We currently do not have any systems courses in the core.
4. Make Advanced Research Methods of Criminological Research CCJ 6705 (3 credit hours) a core course. Currently, we use Quantitative Research Methods (CCJ 6706) and Qualitative Methods (CCJ 6709) as our core research methods courses. However, we have found that these courses are too specialized for most of our students; that is, we have found that our students lack the basic knowledge of research methods that they should know before taking the more precise analytical techniques we currently require of them. CCJ 6705 is designed as an introductory course in methods.
These changes would, in effect, change the number of required credit hours in the program from 12 to 18.
We wish to make the following changes in the electives:
1. Create a graduate level elective course entitled Minorities and Crime CJE 5XXX (3 credit hours).
2. Create a graduate level elective course entitled Women and Crime CCJ 5XXX (3 credit hours).
3. Create a graduate level elective course entitled Organized Crime CCJ 5XXX (3 credit hours).
4. Create a graduate level elective course entitled Graduate Supervised Research Experience in Criminal Justice CCJ 5XXX (3 credit hours).
5. Create a graduate level elective course entitled Family Violence CCJ 5XXX (3 credit hours).
We wish to make the following changes to our exit options:
We currently have four: 1) a thesis option (students must take 3-6 thesis hours), 2) a non-thesis practicum option, 3) a non-thesis supervised teaching option, and 4) a non-thesis electives option. Students electing to take any of the current non-thesis options must take the comprehensive exams before graduating. We wish to simplify the process by changing the exit options to just two choices; a thesis or non-thesis electives option. For the non-thesis option, students must take six credit hours of electives (in lieu of the thesis) as well as the comprehensive exams. The thesis option should remain - unchanged. click here to view the program of study
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Undergraduate – Mathematics and Statistics |
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| 06/07-012 |
APC 1 |
MAC 2241 |
Calculus for Biology (4 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
MAC 1147 Precalculus
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course is a one-semester introduction to differential and integral calculus. Applications will emphasize biological sciences. Students cannot receive credit for this course and also for MAC 2311 (Calculus I) or MAC 2233 (Calculus for Business). No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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Undergraduate – Music |
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| 06/07-030 |
APC 1 |
MVO 4XXX |
Wind and Percussion Pedagogy (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
None
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course will provide students with pedagogical knowledge of private wind and percussion instrument teaching including student motivation, tone production, technique, articulations, transpositions, and a survey of literature. Observations of lessons are included. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-031 |
APC 3 |
BM- Music Major Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion Track |
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Summary of Change:
We will replace the following courses from the BM track in Winds and Percussion:
MUE 2460 Brasswind Techniques 1 hour
MUE 2450 Woodwind Techniques 1 hour
MUE 2470 Percussion Techniques 1 hour
with a new required course:
MVO 4xxx Wind and Percussion Pedagogy 3 hours
The technique classes are intended for music education majors, and will continue to be offered to Music Education Majors. The MVO class satisfies NASM guidelines for students seeking the Bachelor of Music Degree with three hours of credit. The MUE courses will not be deleted because Music Education majors will still need to take them. The additional two hours credit will reduce the amount of free electives to 16 hours. click here to view the program of study
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Undergraduate – Political Science and Public Administration |
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| 06/07-073 |
APC 1 |
CPO 3XXX |
Politics and Society in Sub-Saharan Africa (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
None
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course is concerned with the government, politics and society of Sub-Sahara Africa. These political systems will be traced back to their roots in traditional Africa, to colonial Africa, and to particular patterns of administration and politics based on the systems imposed by former European colonial powers. The course will also show how many customary laws and practices found expression in the political and legal structures of the new polities. Since post-independence years, politics in Sub-Sahara Africa is still characterized by ethnic conflicts, military interventions, and social disequilibria, as well as by democratic governments. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-074 |
APC 1 |
POT 3XXX |
Good and Evil: Political Perspectives (3 cr) |
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| Prerequisites: |
None
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| Corequisites: |
None |
Course Description: This course will examine extreme political action, behaviors and policy effects which are labeled as "evil" or "good." Students will examine what these terms mean in political contexts, how these terms are applied, and what activates individuals, movements and governments to engage in such behaviors. Examples such as terrorism, the Holocaust, institutionalized social and political inequalities, as well as positive programs to eradicate disease and hunger, or international intervention on behalf of human rights will be used as case studies to explore these concepts. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-075 |
APC 2 |
POS 3606 |
The U.S. Supreme Court and
Other Federal Courts
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The purpose of this course is to focus on the role, traditions, functions and influence of the U.S. Supreme Court. The previous course name was "The U.S. Supreme Court and Other Federal Courts." That course name and its description implied that other aspects of the U.S. judicial system would also be explored. To
do so in this course would take valuable time away from the study of the Supreme Court, which is one of the central institutions of our government. The department does have other courses that deal adequately with other aspects of the judicial system. Therefore we propose renaming this course: "The U.S. Supreme Court."
New Course Description:
This course examines the history, organization, and current procedures of the U.S. Supreme Court and explores its role in formulating public policy through judicial decision making.
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| 06/07-076 |
APC 2 |
POS 4608 |
Constitutional Law: Sources of Power
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The current title of this course is "Constitutional Law: Sources of Power and Restraint." It should be changed to "Constitutional Law." As it is now, the title is unnecessarily long, restrictive and misleading. In most political science programs this course would be referred to by the shortened name proposed below.
New Course Description:
This course examines the development of constitutional doctrine as it applies to judicial review, the powers of the President and Congress, federalism, and courses of regulatory authority.
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| 06/07-077 |
APC 2 |
POS 4624 |
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and
Civil Liberties
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The current title of this course is "Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties." This is unnecessarily long, and should be changed to "Civil Rights and Civil Liberties." This change reflects how similar courses are referred to in other universities. The course description also needs to be changed to more clearly describe the focus of the course.
New Course Description:
This course examines the development of constitutional doctrine as it applies to individual liberties and rights including those found in the Bill of Rights and those applied to the states through the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses found in the Fourteenth Amendment.
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| 06/07-078 |
APC 3 |
BA- Political Science Major
General Political Science Track |
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Summary of Change:
1. Change major prerequisites so that all students are required to take POS 2041 Intro to American Government and have the choice between CPO 2002 Intro to Comparative Politics and INR 2002 Intro to International Relations for their second prerequisite. The total number of semester hours (6) remains the same. Previously, students could choose any 2 of the three above courses. The Department believes that all political science majors should take POS 2041.
2. Change the wording of the section on Foreign Language/Foreign Culture to remove the list of languages offered by the Dept. of World Languages from the catalog, as the list changes from time to time. The Banner system automatically prints the current list on a student's program of study.
The new wording is as follows:
Majors must successfully complete one sequence of two semesters in a foreign language at the University level (for example, Beginning French I and Beginning French II) or the equivalent as recognized by UNF's Department of World Languages (for example, achieving a CLEP score indicating language proficiency consistent with successful completion of a language sequence or completing SPN 1133 Accelerated Spanish). Or, majors must complete three courses at the
3000-4000 level designated as "foreign culture" courses (FC) (only if state requirement is satisfied).
3. Add to list of Major Electives (students must complete 12 credit hours in electives):
CPO 3XXX Politics and Society in Sub-Saharan Africa (3 credits)
POT 3XXX Good and Evil: Political Perspectives (3 credits)
click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-079 |
APC 3 |
BA- Political Science Major
International Relations/ Comparative Politics Track |
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Summary of Change:
1. Change major prerequisites so that all students are required to take POS 2041 Intro to American Government and have the choice between CPO 2002 Intro to Comparative Politics and INR 2002 Intro to International Relations for their second prerequisite. The total number of semester hours (6) remains the same. Previously, students could choose any 2 of the three above courses. The Department believes that all political science majors should take POS 2041.
2. Change the wording of the section on Foreign Language/Foreign Culture to remove the list of languages offered by the Dept. of World Languages from the catalog, as the list changes from time to time. The Banner system automatically prints the current list on a student's program of study.
The new wording is as follows:
Majors must successfully complete one sequence of two semesters in a foreign language at the University level (for example, Beginning French I and Beginning French II) or the equivalent as recognized by UNF's Department of World Languages (for example, achieving a CLEP score indicating language proficiency consistent with successful completion of a language sequence or completing SPN 1133 Accelerated Spanish). Or, majors must complete three courses at the
3000-4000 level designated as "foreign culture" courses (FC) (only if state requirement is satisfied).
3. Add to list of Major Electives (students choose 12 hours of electives in the track):
CPO 3XXX Politics and Society in Sub-Saharan Africa (3 credits)
click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-080 |
APC 3 |
BA- Political Science Major Fast Track MPA Track |
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Summary of Change:
1. Change major prerequisites so that all students are required to take POS 2041 Intro to American Government and have the choice between CPO 2002 Intro to Comparative Politics and INR 2002 Intro to International Relations for their second prerequisite. The total number of semester hours (6) remains the same. Previously, students could choose any 2 of the three above courses. The Department believes that all political science majors should take POS 2041.
2. Change the wording of the section on Foreign Language/Foreign Culture to remove the list of languages offered by the Dept. of World Languages from the catalog, as the list changes from time to time. The Banner system automatically prints the current list on a student's program of study.
The new wording is as follows:
Majors must successfully complete one sequence of two semesters in a foreign language at the University level (for example, Beginning French I and Beginning French II) or the equivalent as recognized by UNF's Department of World Languages (for example, achieving a CLEP score indicating language proficiency consistent with successful completion of a language sequence or completing SPN 1133 Accelerated Spanish). Or, majors must complete three courses at the
3000-4000 level designated as "foreign culture" courses (FC) (only if state requirement is satisfied). click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-081 |
APC 3 |
BA- Political Science Major American Politics Track |
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Summary of Change:
1. Change major prerequisites so that all students are required to take POS 2041 Intro to American Government and have the choice between CPO 2002 Intro to Comparative Politics and INR 2002 Intro to International Relations for their second prerequisite. The total number of semester hours (6) remains the same. Previously, students could choose any 2 of the three above courses. The Department believes that all political science majors should take POS 2041.
2. Change the wording of the section on Foreign Language/Foreign Culture to remove the list of languages offered by the Dept. of World Languages from the catalog, as the list changes from time to time. The Banner system automatically prints the current list on a student's program of study.
The new wording is as follows:
Majors must successfully complete one sequence of two semesters in a foreign language at the University level (for example, Beginning French I and Beginning French II) or the equivalent as recognized by UNF's Department of World Languages (for example, achieving a CLEP score indicating language proficiency consistent with successful completion of a language sequence or completing SPN 1133 Accelerated Spanish). Or, majors must complete three courses at the
3000-4000 level designated as "foreign culture" courses (FC) (only if state requirement is satisfied). click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-082 |
APC 3 |
BA-Political Science Major
Public Administration/ Public Policy Track |
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Summary of Change:
1. Change major prerequisites so that all students are required to take POS 2041 Intro to American Government and have the choice between CPO 2002 Intro to Comparative Politics and INR 2002 Intro to International Relations for their second prerequisite. The total number of semester hours (6) remains the same. Previously, students could choose any 2 of the three above courses. The Department believes that all political science majors should take POS 2041.
2. Change the wording of the section on Foreign Language/Foreign Culture to remove the list of languages offered by the Dept. of World Languages from the catalog, as the list changes from time to time. The Banner system automatically prints the current list on a student's program of study.
The new wording is as follows:
Majors must successfully complete one sequence of two semesters in a foreign language at the University level (for example, Beginning French I and Beginning French II) or the equivalent as recognized by UNF's Department of World Languages (for example, achieving a CLEP score indicating language proficiency consistent with successful completion of a language sequence or completing SPN 1133 Accelerated Spanish). Or, majors must complete three courses at the
3000-4000 level designated as "foreign culture" courses (FC) (only if state requirement is satisfied). click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-083 |
APC 3 |
BA- Political Science Major Public Law Track |
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Summary of Change:
1. Change major prerequisites so that all students are required to take POS 2041 Intro to American Government and have the choice between CPO 2002 Intro to Comparative Politics and INR 2002 Intro to International Relations for their second prerequisite. The total number of semester hours (6) remains the same. Previously, students could choose any 2 of the three above courses. The Department believes that all political science majors should take POS 2041.
2. Change the wording of the section on Foreign Language/Foreign Culture to remove the list of languages offered by the Dept. of World Languages from the catalog, as the list changes from time to time. The Banner system automatically prints the current list on a student's program of study.
The new wording is as follows:
Majors must successfully complete one sequence of two semesters in a foreign language at the University level (for example, Beginning French I and Beginning French II) or the equivalent as recognized by UNF's Department of World Languages (for example, achieving a CLEP score indicating language proficiency consistent with successful completion of a language sequence or completing SPN 1133 Accelerated Spanish). Or, majors must complete three courses at the
3000-4000 level designated as "foreign culture" courses (FC) (only if state requirement is satisfied). click here to view the program of study
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Undergraduate- Psychology |
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| 06/07-043 |
APC 1 |
PSY 3XXX |
Fundamentals of Conflict Transformation (3 cr) |
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None
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None |
Course Description: This course explores the nature of conflict that is borne by individual, relational, cultural, and structural differences and inequalities. This course will teach undergraduate students the skills to engage in change efforts. Transforming conflict intrapersonally and pursuing peace building interpersonally, students are empowered to recognize and transform conflict in relationships, institutions and organizations. The course is designed to facilitate a perspective that is insightful and competent in creating change for people whose culture, philosophy, racial identity, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, age, religious orientation, and socio-economic status are a damaging source of conflict . No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-044 |
APC 1 |
DEP 2XXX |
Foundations of Child and
Adolescent Psychology (3 cr)
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None
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None |
Course Description: This course is an overview of psychological principles, theories, and research pertaining to the developing child from conception through adolescence. The course will cover biological and environmental influences on affective, cognitive, moral, social, and personality development. This course will be oriented toward an applied understanding of child and adolescent development and therefore application to teaching and/or parenting needs. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-045 |
APC 2 |
DEP 2001 |
Foundations of Child Psychology
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We would like to replace DEP2001 with a new course, DEP2XXX Foundations of Child and Adolescent Psychology. The existing course, DEP2001, covers the developing child from conception to, but not including, adolescence. The new course, as proposed, will cover the developing child from conception through adolescence.
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| 06/07-046 |
APC 2 |
DEP 2300 |
Foundations of Adolescent Psychology
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We would like to replace DEP2300 with a new course, DEP 2XXX Foundations of Child and Adolescent Psychology. The existing course, DEP2300, covers only adolescent development. The new course, as proposed, will cover the developing child from conception through adolescence.
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| 06/07-047 |
APC 2 |
PSY 4604 |
History of Psychology
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We wish to add prerequisites to PSY4604 History of Psychology. This upper division psychology course currently has no prerequisites. However, this course is intended for psychology majors and is most appropriate for students that have met one of these two conditions: 1) taken an introductory psychology class (e.g., PSY2012) AND are of junior or senior status; OR 2) have the permission of the instructor. Meeting at least one of these conditions will increase the likelihood that students will be successful in the course. This change does not change the program of study for either the BA or BS program or the required number of credit hours for our majors.
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| 06/07-048 |
APC 3 |
BA- Psychology Major |
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Summary of Change:
We would like to eliminate the specific listing of Major Elective Courses in the BA program in Psychology. All of our 3000-4000 level courses have always been accepted as major electives. This change will eliminate questions about whether new 3000-4000 courses added to our curriculum will be acceptable as major electives. This change to the program does not affect the number of elective credit hours (9.0) required of our majors.
--Current Program Wording for the BA Program:
SELECT 3 Major Electives
SELECT THREE MAJOR ELECTIVES FROM THE FOLLOWING:
*Listing of Specific Courses
--Suggested Wording Change for the BA Program:
SELECT 3 Major Electives from the 3000-4000 Level Psychology Department Courses.
click here to view the program of study
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| 06/07-049 |
APC 3 |
BS- Psychology Major |
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Summary of Change:
We would like to eliminate the specific listing of Major Elective Courses in the BS program in Psychology. All of our 3000-4000 level courses have always been accepted as major electives. This change will eliminate questions about whether new 3000-4000 courses added to our curriculum will be acceptable as major electives. This change to the program does not affect the number of elective credit hours (12.0) required of our majors.
--Current Program Wording for the BS Program:
SELECT 4 Major Electives
SELECT FOUR MAJOR ELECTIVES FROM THE FOLLOWING:
*Listing of Specific Courses
--Suggested Wording Change for the BS Program:
SELECT 4 Major Electives from the 3000-4000 Level Psychology Department Courses.
click here to view the program of study
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Graduate- Psychology |
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| 06/07-041 |
APC 1 |
PSY 6XXX |
Seminar in Psychological Science (3 cr) |
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Consent of Instructor
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None |
Course Description: This specialty course presents students with in-depth understanding in a specific area of expertise or interest. The course content may be oriented toward theory, research, and/or practical application of psychological skills. This course may be repeated once for a total of 6 credit hours. No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-042 |
APC 3 |
Masters of Arts- Psychology Major
General Psychology Track
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Summary of Change:
We would like to add a course, PSY 6XXX Seminar in Psychological Science (3 credit hours, repeatable once for a total of 6 credit hours) to the Masters of Arts in General Psychology program. Students are now required to search out an elective during their first semester in the program while, in many cases, not yet having a clear sense of what area they want to specialize in. This seminar course will be offered to first-year students during their first semester and eliminate the need for these students to select their own elective. This course is repeatable and will also provide an additional course option for second year students. Students may still take an elective course in their fourth semester. The addition of this course does not change the current number of required credit hours. (34 credits)
click here to view the program of study
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Undergraduate- Sociology and Anthropology |
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| 06/07-190 |
APC 1 |
ANT 3740 |
Introduction to Forensic Science (3 cr) |
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None
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None |
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to those scientific principles, techniques, methods, and technology that are regularly used for human identification. It will cover the latest in scientific data collection and analysis, including DNA fingerprinting, traditional fingerprinting, serology, toxicology, effects of ballistics on bodies, trace evidence, and forensic anthropology. The course will also explore methods of scientific data collection and handling, autopsies and cause-of-death determination, and processes of corpse decomposition. Throughout the course, students will engage in a variety of hands-on projects in which they will apply the scientific techniques and methods that they learn to collect and interpret data. Students will also engage in discourse that will explore how these scientific methodologies articulate with modern American social and cultural ideals, values, and norms. . No new faculty or additional resources are required for this course. |
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| 06/07-049 |
APC 3 |
BS- Psychology Major |
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Summary of Change:
We are requesting that the anthropology minor be modified to conform to recent changes in the anthropology major. In particular, we are widening the pool of required classes from which minors can select their three required classes. Minors will be able to select three classes out of the most current list of required classes for the major. This is to add further flexibility to the minor and allow for students to select the classes that best fit their academic interests and future career plans. The course list being deleted consists of:
ANT 3513 PRIN PHYSCL ANTROP
LIN 3010 PRIN OF LINGUISTICS
ANT 4034 SURVEY ANTHRO THRYS
ANT 4192 ARCHAE RESRCH STRATG
ANT 4495 CROSS-CULTURAL METHD
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Graduate- Sociology and Anthropology |
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| 06/07-192 |
APC 3 |
MSAS- Applied Sociology Major |
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We propose changing "SYA 6308 - Population Analysis" from a required course to an elective course. This change allows students to customize their degree by having more freedom to choose electives. This change will increase the number of major elective credit hours for students choosing the thesis or practicum exit options from 9 to 12. The number of major elective credit hours for students choosing the comprehensive exam will increase from 15 to 18. The number of required credit hours for the MSAS program will be reduced from 18 to 15. The total number of credit hours required for these programs does not change. click here to view the program of study
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