| TO: | Dr. Ana Börger-Greco, Faculty Senate Chairperson |
| FROM: | Dr. Vilas A. Prabhu Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |
| DATE: | September 13, 2006 |
| SUBJECT: | APPROVAL OF FACULTY SENATE CURRICULAR RECOMMENDATIONS |
As the President's designee, I am informing you of the approvals of the following Faculty Senate Curricular Actions.
Faculty Senate action at April 18, 2006, meeting:
Current Policy
All work recommended by the department for transfer credit must be taken in a regular program of studies offered by a regionally accredited institution on its main campus, or at an established center. Grades of B or above (or documented equivalency) must be achieved in these courses. (Documented equivalency is confirmed with the originating institution by the graduate coordinator of the program of the degree-seeking graduate student). Requested transfer course grades must come from an accredited graduate program, some of which only give grades of P/F; these exceptions to the transfer of credit policy can only be requested in writing by the graduate coordinator of the student's program. Extension work and courses offered in a non-academic institutional setting are not considered appropriate for transfer.
Revised Policy
All work recommended by the department for transfer credit must be taken in a regular program of studies offered by a regionally accredited institution on its main campus, or at an established center, or by the institution's distance education program. Grades of B or above (or documented equivalency) must be achieved in these courses. (Documented equivalency is confirmed with the originating institution by the graduate coordinator of the program of the degree-seeking graduate student). Requested transfer course grades must come from an accredited graduate program, some of which only give grades of P/F; these exceptions to the transfer of credit policy can only be requested in writing by the graduate coordinator of the student's program. Extension work and courses offered in a non-academic institutional setting are not considered appropriate for transfer.
Approved, effective Fall 2006
Faculty Senate action at June 20, 2006, meeting:
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
ITEC 345 - Statics
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
ITEC 445 - Design for Manufacture and Assembly
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
| B.S. ITEC - CADD Option - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
| BS ITEC Major Field Requirements
|
None | |
| CADD option Required Courses:
*ITEC technical lab course selected in consultation with advisor |
CADD option Required Courses
|
Changes provide students with a more focused study and experience in Product Design or Architectural Design; specializations that more accurately reflect contemporary work in the CADD discipline.
Update ITEC 342's number and course content. Department should consider deleting or offering ITEC 343 and ITEC 448 ONLY during the summer sessions since they are no longer required courses for the CADD option. |
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
| A.T. ITEC - CADD Option - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
| CADD option Required Courses:
*ITEC technical lab course selected in consultation with advisor |
CADD option Required Courses :
*ITEC technical lab course selected in consultation with advisor |
Again, department should consider deleting or offering ITEC 343 and ITEC 448 ONLY during the summer sessions since they are no longer required courses for the B.S. & A.T. ITEC CADD programs. |
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
| MINOR - ITEC - CADD option - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
Required Courses:
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Required Courses:
Select four of the following courses:
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ITEC 242 renumbered and update course content, and add new courses ITEC 345, 445 to electives list. |
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
| B.S. ITEC - Manufacturing Option - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implciations |
|---|---|---|
| BS ITEC Major Field Requirements
|
None | |
| Manufacturing option Required courses:
Select two of the following three courses:
Select two of the following courses:
Select one of the following two courses:
|
Manufacturing option Required courses:
Select two of the following three courses:
Select two of the following courses:
Select one of the following two courses:
|
Expand the selection of courses for students to choose from by adding the new course ITEC 445. |
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
| A.T. ITEC - Manufacturing option - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing option Required Courses:
Select two of the following courses:
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Manufacturing option Required Courses:
Select two of the following courses:
|
Expand the selection of courses for students to choose from by adding the new course ITEC 445, update ITEC 342's number and course content. |
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
| B.S. ITEC - General Technology Option - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
| BS ITEC Major Field Requirements
|
None | |
| General Technology option Required courses:
|
General Technology option Required courses:
|
Expand the selection of courses for students to choose from by adding ITEC 342, 345 as techn. Lab electives and adding the new course ITEC 445, to the R&D list. |
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
| B.S. ITEC - Mechanical Option - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
| BS ITEC Major Field Requirements
|
None | |
| Mechanical Option Required Courses:
|
Mechanical Option Required Courses:
Select one from the following two courses:
|
Expand the selection of courses for students to choose from by adding the new course ITEC 445, update ITEC 342's number and course content. |
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
| A.T. ITEC - Mechanical Option - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
Required Courses:
Select two of the following courses:
|
Required Courses:
Select two of the following courses:
|
Expand the selection of courses for students to choose from by adding the new course ITEC 445, update ITEC 342's number and course content. |
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
| MINOR ITEC - Mechanical option - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
Required Courses:
Select two of the following:
|
Required Courses:
Select two of the following:
|
Expand the selection of courses for students to choose from by adding the new course ITEC 445, update ITEC 342's number and course content. |
Approved, Effective Fall 2006
New Undergraduate Course(s):
SPED 312 - Serving Individuals with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
Approved, effective Fall 2006
CSCI 426 - Adaptive Technologies
Approved, effective Fall 2006
New Undergraduate Course(s):
Approved, effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
| MINOR - Meteorology - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: 20 credits ESCI 241, 245, 261, 340, 342, 441 |
Required courses: 19 credits ESCI 241, 340, 341, 342 and 6 electives completed from ESCI 34*, 44* that would apply toward the BS METEO program (ESCI 385 and 485 would also apply) |
Provide a minor more in line with the BS major and allow flexibility with electives for the students. |
Approved, effective Fall 2006
| BSE Physics - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
| Total Required Credits for Graduation: 128 | Total Required Credits for Graduation: 125 | |
| Required Physics Courses (39 credits) | None | 39 credits |
| Professional Education Courses (27 credits) | None | 27 credits |
| Required Related (23 credits) | None | 23 credits |
| G1 Requirements (12 credits) | None | 12 credits |
| G2 Requirements (12 credits) | None (at least 4 required related courses will count towards G2 requirements) | 0 credits (at least 4 required related courses will count towards G2 requirements) |
| G3 Requirements (12 credits) | None | 12 credits |
| ENGL 110, COMM 100, P, AW, WELL Requirements (15 credits) | Waive Perspectives requirement |
Approved, retroactively effective Fall 2005 - To be in compliance with the PASSHE mandated implementation date of September 1, 2005.
Changes in Undergraduate AND Graduate Courses/Curricula:
Approved, effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate AND Graduate Courses/Curricula:
The B- (undergraduate) / B (graduate) grade requirement is to insure that future teachers can demonstrate a minimum level of understanding of the issues specific to foreign language learning/teaching.
Courses that count towards the linguistics requirement include 409, 463, 470, 509 or 531. Students seeking post-baccalaureate teaching certification must comply as well.
This requirement is not unreasonable given an expectation of a 3.0 GPA for BSE majors and certification students.
Approved, effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
Approved, effective Fall 2006
New Undergraduate Course(s):
Approved, effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
| B.A. Sociology, Criminology option - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
Required Courses (15 credits):
|
None | |
Required Criminology Core (9 credits):
|
None | |
| Criminology Elective (3.0 credits): Choose 3.0 credit hours of Sociology courses numbered between 330 and 339.
|
None | |
| Required Sociology Electives (3.0 credits) Choose 3.0 credit hours of SOCY courses selected to complement a specific area within the field of Criminology. Note: An Anthropology course may be used if it has been approved by the department and is not used in Block G3 of the Liberal Arts Core. Consult the department's Student Handbook for the list of approved courses. |
None | |
| Required Related Courses (12 credits):
MATH 130 is required as a pre-requisite for SOCY 302, in addition to a long list of varying different courses approved by the department to satisfy the required related requirement. Note: Other appropriate courses may be approved by the department (e.g. seminars, special topics, experimental courses, et al.). Check with your adviser before taking such a course. |
Required Related Courses (12 credits):
Required course: Select 9 credits from a revised, long list of varying different courses approved by the department to satisfy the required related requirement. Note: Proficiency in a second language through the intermediate level may be substituted for 3 credits. A minor or a second major could substitute for the 9 credits of required related in addition to MATH 130. | A revised list of required related courses take into account new courses added to the curriculum since the dept. originally developed the list and to delete courses that do not appear to offer sufficient coherence with the SOCY CRIM program, that are rarely offered or that are unavailable to non-majors. |
Approved, effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
| B.A. Sociology - Current Curriculum | Proposed Changes | Analysis/Implications |
|---|---|---|
Required Courses (15 credits):
| None | |
| Required Related Courses
(18 credits): MATH 130 is required as a pre-requisite for SOCY 302, in addition to a long list of varying different courses approved by the department satisfy the required related requirement. ** Note: Two Anthropology courses (6 c.h.) may count toward the Sociology degree if they have been approved by the department and are not used in Block G3 of the Liberal Arts Core. Consult the department's Student Handbook for the list of approved courses. | Required Related Courses
(12-18 credits): MATH 130 plus Community Sociology
(12 credits) Array of courses within above sequences is distributed across at least nine different departments. | Revise academic required related requirements for B.A. Sociology majors to complete 12-18 credits in addition to MATH 130. |
Approved, effective Fall 2006
Changes in Undergraduate Courses/Curricula:
Place Repeat Policy after Z-Grade (Z) policy and before Grade Changes sections in the Grades and Policies content of the Undergraduate Catalog and add a new section for Course Prerequisites.
NEW SECTION (Place after Grade Changes and before Taking a Less Advanced Course sections): Course Prerequisites Courses may have a series of prerequisites (satisfactory completion of a prior course, minimum GPA or earned credits, placement test scores, etc.) Students who do not meet the stated prerequisite(s) may be removed from a course at the discretion of the professor. The professor will notify the Registrar and student by the end of the drop period. Approved, effective Fall 2006