Proposed Catalog Copy. None. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 GRADUATE PROPOSALS NEW COURSES COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES: Biology BIO 587 – Bioinformatics 3 credits Provides hands-on training in bioinformatics. Students will acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skill required to effectively utilize essential network-based bioinformatics programs and databases, typically accessed from standard laptop computers. Training includes experience with high performance parallel computing and an introduction to problem-solving in bioinformatics using the Perl programming language. Prerequisites: CHEM 106, BIO 102, or consent of instructor. Note: [Also listed as CHEM 587.] Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES: Chemistry CHEM 587 – Bioinformatics 3 credits Provides hands-on training in bioinformatics. Students will acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skill required to effectively utilize essential network-based bioinformatics programs and databases, typically accessed from standard laptop computers. Training includes experience with high performance parallel computing and an introduction to problem-solving in bioinformatics using the Perl programming language. Prerequisites: CHEM 106, BIO 102, or consent of instructor. Note: [Also listed as BIO 587.] Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 COURSE REVISIONS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES: Political Science PSCI 699 - Master’s Thesis 6 hours Thesis on research in political science. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours. Change credit hours to: PSCI 699 - Master’s Thesis 6 hours Thesis on research in political science. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION: Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology CIMT 641 - Networking and Facilities 3 hours Students will research and design communication networks and facilities that will vary in size from classroom to international levels. Change description to: CIMT 641 - Networking and Facilities 3 credits This course covers the management, design, and support of educational facilities as well as the networking (infrastructure) that ties the learning environment together. The course focuses on the learning space as a change agent for the learning environment and how student and faculty practice impact learning space design and support. Pr...
Proposed Catalog Copy. Biology Minor (51 semester hours) including extra-departmental requirements CIP Code: 260101 Major Code:
Proposed Catalog Copy. M.A./M.S. Health and Safety (Public Health) (36-39 credits) CIP Code: 131307 Major Code: The master’s degree program in health and safety requires a minimum of 32 credit hours of which at least one-half must be at the 600 level. A minimum of 18 to 24 credits (depending on the area of specialization) must be taken within the department, and (again, depending on the area of specialization) a minimum of six credit hours must be taken outside the department. The minimum time to complete the course of study on a full-time basis is normally one and one-half full calendar year. The master of arts/science program in public health provides a general mastery of public health competencies beyond the undergraduate level. It is particularly recommended for those students who wish to advance in their career beyond the entry level; who wish to assume additional organizational responsibility; or who wish to pursue the doctorate. General requirements include a minimum of 36 credits, which includes an internship and a thesis. Requirements to meet deficiencies must be satisfied early in the student’s program. Research: HLTH 601 - Research Methodology in Health and Safety 3 credits HLTH 604 - Research Design and Data Analysis in Health and Human Performance 3 credits Required: HLTH 609 - Applied Communications in Health and Safety 3 credits HLTH 612 - Epidemiology 3 credits HLTH 614 - Principles of Environmental Health 3 credits HLTH 617 - Health Behavior Theories 3 credits HLTH 619 - Seminar: Advanced Health Program Planning and Coordination 3 credits HLTH 626 - Supervision and Management in Health and Safety 3 credits HLTH 628 - Seminar: Advanced Program Evaluation in Health and Safety 3 credits HLTH 691 - Internship in Community Health Promotion 3 credits Culminating Experience: HLTH 699 - Master’s Thesis 6 credits Deficiencies: Students who do not have either experience or education in the field of community health promotion are required to take the following course: HLTH 602 - Introduction to Community Health Promotion 3 credits
Proposed Catalog Copy. None. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 GRADUATE PROPOSALS
Proposed Catalog Copy. M.S. Geology – Thesis and Non-Theses Options (33 credits) CIP Code: 400601 Major Code: MASTER'S DEGREE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A student must have a baccalaureate degree with the equivalent of a minor in geography or geology before being admitted to the Master of Arts (geography) or the Master of Science (geology) Programs. MASTER'S DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All candidates for the master's degree in geography are required to submit a thesis or its equivalent in research reports as one of the requirements for the degree. A list of courses making up the core program of 18 credits for the geography degree will be provided by the advisor. A minor outside of the department of not more than ten credits may be counted toward the degree. Candidates for the master's degree in geology are required to submit a thesis or complete the non-thesis option as described in this Catalog. A course of study or program established in the first semester of participation as a graduate student will be followed. Students should expect to take two years to complete the master's program in geography or geology unless they enter the program with advanced standing. Master of Science -- Earth and Quaternary Sciences (33 credits minimum) (Thesis Option) Research: Geology 699--6 credits Major: Geology 571--3 credits or Geography 552--3 credits; Geology 588--3 credits; Geology 690--3 credits Electives: 18 credits of directed electives from geology or from allied scientific disciplines that focus on topics in environmental sciences, geochemistry, geoarchaeology, geosciences, paleoecology, paleoclimatology, geobiology, and evolution (to be determined in consultation with the student's advisor). Culminating Experience: Successful defense of thesis. At least 17 credits must be earned in courses numbered 600 or above. Master of Science -- Earth and Quaternary Sciences (33 credits minimum) (Non-Thesis Option) Major: Geology 571--3 credits or Geography 552--3 credits; Geology 588--3 credits; Geology 690--3 credits; Geology 697--3 credits Electives: 21 credits of directed electives from geology or from allied scientific disciplines that focus on topics in environmental sciences, geochemistry, geoarchaeology, geosciences, paleoecology, paleocliminatology, geobiology, and evolution (to be determined in consultation with the student's advisor). Culminating Experience: Presenting research results at a departmental seminar or regional/national conference or successfully passing the National Associa...
Proposed Catalog Copy. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree (124 semester hours) Liberal Studies Major (42 semester hours) CIP Code: 240101 Major Code: Concentration (42 semester hours minimum): This concentration may be met in one of the following ways:
Proposed Catalog Copy. Automotive Technology Management Major (69 semester hours)* CIP Code: 150803 Major Code: Required courses: Automotive Engineering Technology: 132—3 hrs.; 233—3 hrs.; 239—3hrs.; 335—3 hrs.; 336— 3 hrs.; 432—3 hrs.; 433—3 hrs.; 435—3 hrs.; 436—3hrs.; 440—3 hrs. Mechanical Engineering Technology: 103—3 hrs.; 215—3 hrs.; 329—3 hrs.; 333—3 hrs.; 351— 3 hrs.; 430—1 hr. Electronics and Computer Technology: 160—3 hrs. Health, Safety, and Environmental Health Sciences: 212—3 hrs. Manufacturing: 370 or 371 or 372—3 hrs. Mathematics: 111—3 hrs. or 115—3 hrs. or higher Management: 301—3 hrs. or Technology Management: 492—3hrs. Directed Liberal Studies: Chemistry 100—3 hrs.; 100L—1 hr.; Physics 101—3 hrs. and 101L—1 hr. or 105—3 hrs.and 105L—1 hr. * includes 14 hours of General Education or
Proposed Catalog Copy. None. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 GRADUATE PROPOSALS NEW COURSES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION: Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology CIMT 650 Classroom Management—3 hours. This course is designed to actively engage participants in identifying and understanding the theoretical and practical aspects of managing a productive learning environment. Case study provides the framework for application of problem- solving models and strategies. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 CIMT 658 Social and Political Influences on Classroom Practices—3 hours. This course is designed to actively engage participants in identifying and understanding the social and political bases for current educational legislation and initiatives, especially as these drive classroom practices. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 CIMT 665 Instructional Innovation—3 hours. This course is designed to provide a practical analysis of innovative instructional strategies that contribute to effective teaching and student learning. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 CIMT 689 Learning Theory and Instructional Strategies—3 hours. This course is designed to help students learn how theories of human learning and motivation can be applied to the instructional process in order to make the process more effective, efficient, and/or appealing. From theory to practice, this course helps students bridge learning theories with effective instructional strategy design. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 CIMT 775 Action Research in Education—3 hours. Students design and conduct a field-based action research project which explores a contemporary educational problem within a particular teaching environment. The activity challenges the student to bring together the integrated themes and topics encountered in the master’s coursework. Prerequisite: 610. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION: Educational Leadership, Administration, and Foundations SAHE 652 Group Dynamics and Leadership—3 hours. An introduction to the theoretical and experiential understandings of group work including group development, purpose, and dynamics. Particular focus on leadership and advising roles with work groups and student groups. Preferred effective term: Fall 2008 COURSE REACTIVATION COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: Aviation Technology AST 591 Aerospace Management Seminar—1-6 hours. Special problems and current status within the field of aviation management and related industries are discussed. Emphasis will be placed upo...
