UCC Agenda
November 11, 2008
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting
3:30pm, 325 Graff Main Hall
-
Approval of the October 28, 2008 minutes
- Second
readings:
BIO
479
Biology Teaching Assistant 1
cr., Course revision – grading pattern, title, credits,
description, prereq., effective
Spring 2009
An
opportunity to assist in the preparation and /or instruction of
a biology course. Working with a faculty mentor (s), students
may be expected to assist in the development and preparation of
course materials, course instruction and student assessment.
Prerequisites: AB or better in the class in which the student
will be assisting and approval of instructor of the class
in which the student will be assisting. Department option for
pass/fail.
- First
readings:
A.
ART 219
Forging/Raising for Non-Art Majors
3 cr., New
course, effective Spring 2009
This course
will focus on the basic principles of metal forging and raising
of ferrous and nonferrous metals with emphasis on design.
Lect.1, Studio 4. Prerequisite: not open to art majors.
ART
222 Jewelry/Metalsmithing
for Non-Art Majors
3 cr., New course,
effective Fall 2009
This course
will focus on the basic use of nonferrous metals in the jewelry/metalsmithing,
with emphasis on design and development of introductory
nonferrous metal fabrication and construction. Lect. 1, Studio
4. Prerequisites: not open to Art majors.
ART 204
Watercolor Painting
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 162
ART
205
Introduction to Painting
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 162
ART
207
Introduction to Computer Graphic Design
3cr., course
revision - change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 164
ART
214
Introduction to Sculpture
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 166
ART
216
Introduction to Ceramics
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 166
ART
218
Introduction to Printmaking
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 162
ART
220
Introduction to Metalsmithing: Forging and Raising
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 166
ART
221
Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 166
ART
304 Color
Theory 3cr.,
course revision – change on prerequisites, effective Fall
2009
ART 164,
166, 205
ART
305
Intermediate Painting
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 252,304
ART
308
Intermediate Computer Graphic Design
3cr.,
course revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 162,
166, 207
ART 314
Intermediate Sculpture
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART
162,164,214
ART 316
Intermediate Ceramics
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 162,
164, 216
ART
318
Intermediate Printmaking: Lithography
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART
164,166,218
ART
320
Intermediate Metalsmithing, Forging and Raising
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART
162,164,220
ART
321
Intermediate Jewelry and Metalsmithing
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART
162,164, 221
ART
408 Advanced
Computer Graphic Design
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 252,
308
ART
414 Advanced
Sculpture 3cr.,
course revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall
2009
ART 252,314
ART
416 Advanced
Ceramics
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 252,
316
ART
418 Advanced
Printmaking
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 252,
318
ART
421 Advanced
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
ART 252,
321
ART
172
Photography Appreciation
2cr., course
revision – change in course number, prefix, instructional
pattern, effective Fall 2009
(was APH 102)
offered occasionally
ART
272 Black
and White Photography
3cr., course
revision – change in title, course number, prerequisites,
instructional pattern, effective
Fall 2009
(was APH
202, Introduction
to Photographic Principles), prerequisites ART 160 (may be taken
concurrently) offered both semesters, Lect 2.,Lab 1
ART
274
Photographic Composition
2cr., course revision – change in course number, prefix,
effective Fall 2009
(was APH 232)
ART
276 Digital
Imaging Techniques
3cr., course
revision – change in course number, prefix, prerequisites,
instructional pattern, effective Fall 2009
(was APH
242), prerequisites
ART 160. Lect.2., Lab.
1 ( may be taken concurrently)
ART
373
Documentary/ Editorial Photography I
3cr., course
revision – change in course title, prefix, prerequisites,
effective Fall 2009
(was APH
302, Photojournalism) prerequisites ART 272, 276
ART
375 Special
Projects in Photography
1-3 cr.,
course revision – change in course number, title, prefix,
prerequisites, not
repeatable, effective
Fall 2009
(was APH
300) prerequisite: instructor consent.
ART
374
Commercial
Photography 3cr.,
course revision – change in course number, prefix,
prerequisites, instructional pattern, effective Fall 2009
(was APH
312) prerequisites:
Art 272,276, Lect. 3, out of class 2
ART
376
Portrait Photography
3cr., course
revision – change in course number, prefix, instructional
pattern, prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
(was APH
332) prerequisites:
ART 272, 276; Lect. 3 Lab. 2
ART
377 Color
Photography 3cr.,
course revision – change in course number, prefix,
prerequisites, instructional pattern, effective Fall 2009
(was APH
342) prerequisites: ART 272, 276, Lect 2. Lab 1 out of class 2.
ART
379 Applied
Photography 1cr.,
course revision – change in course number, prefix,
prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
(was APH 372)
prerequisites: ART 272
ART
473
Documentary/ Editorial Photography II
3cr.,
course revision – change in course number, prefix ,
instructional pattern, prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
(was APH
402) prerequisites:
ART 272, 276, Lect.3, Lab 2.
ART
474
Expressive and Archival Imaging
3cr., course
revision – change in course number, prefix, instructional
pattern, prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
(was APH
472 )
prerequisites: ART 272, 276,
Lect. 2, Lab 1, out of class 2.
ART
475
Perspectives in Art: Photography
3cr., course
revision – change in course number , prefix,
instructional pattern,
prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
(was APH
422) prerequisites:
instructor consent. Lab 1-5
ART
479 Seminar
in Photography
3cr., course
revision – change in course number, prefix, instructional
pattern, prerequisites, max repeat,
effective Fall 2009
(was APH
492) prerequisites:
ART 272, 274, 276, 373, 374, 474, and electives; repeatable for
credit, max 9. Lect. 1, out of class 1
APH
499
Independent Study
1-3 cr., course
revision – course deletion
APH
351 Film and
Society 3cr.,
course revision – course deletion
Photography Minor, changing
credits, prefix, required courses, electives, effective Fall
2009
All
colleges – 24 cr.--ART 160, 272, 274, 276, 479, and electives in
ART chosen from ART 375, or 379; 373, 374, 376, 377, 473, 474,
and 475.
B.
Computer Science,
Retroactive credit,
effective Fall 2009
Students
taking CS 220 and earning a “B” or better will be given
retroactive credit for CS 120 provided that the student’s
transcript shows no record of prior or concurrent enrollment in
CS 120 or CS 220.
C.
Communication
Studies Major With an Emphasis in Advocacy and Communication
Criticism, effective Fall 2009
(All colleges, excluding
Teacher Certification programs) – 39 credits. Core requirement:
CST 190, 301, 302, and 499. Required: CST 215, 315, and CST 412
or 413. At least three credits from the following: CST 310, 410,
412, 415, 417, 419.
9 credits
of electives selecting a course from each of the other emphasis
areas. Three credits: CST 350, CST 351, CST 354, CST 360, CST
365, CST 380
Three
credits: CST 230, CST 330, CST 332, CST 334, CST 336, CST, 338
Three
credits: CST 270, CST 271, CST 272, CST 274, CST 370, CST 371,
CST 372, CST 374,CST 375, CST 376, CST 378, CST 471, CST 480
Electives
(minimum six credits) from courses included by any of the four
disciplinary emphases.
Advocacy and Communication
Criticism Minor,
effective Fall 2009
(all
colleges, excluding Teacher Certification programs) – 24
credits. Required: CST 190, 215, 315, and CST 412 or 413.
At least three credits from the following: CST 310, 410,
412, 413, 415, 417, 419.
9 credits
of electives selecting a course from each of the other emphasis
areas. Three credits: CST 350, CST 351, CST 354, CST 360, CST
365, CST 380
Three
credits: CST 230, CST 332, CST 330, CST 334, CST 336, CST 338
Three
credits: CST 270, CST 271, CST 272, CST 274, CST 370, CST 371,
CST 372, CST 374,
CST 375,
CST 376, CST 378, CST 471, CST 480
Communication Studies Major With
an Emphasis in Broadcast and Digital Media, effective Fall 2009
(all
colleges, excluding Teacher Certification Programs) – 39
credits, Core requirement:
CST 190,
301, 302 and 499. Required: choose two of the following: CST 370
or CST 375; CST 471 or CST 480, CST 271, CST 472, or CST 474.
9 credits
of electives selecting a course from each of the other emphasis
areas. Three
credits: CST 230, CST 332, CST 330, CST 334, CST 336, CST 338
Three
credits: CST 215, CST 310, CST 315, CST 317, CST 410, CST 412,
CST 413, CST 415, CST 417, CST 419
Three
credits: CST 350, CST 351, CST 354, CST 360, CST 365, CST 380
Broadcast and Digital Media
Minor, effective Fall 2009
(All colleges,
excluding Teacher Certification programs) –24 credits. Required:
CST 190,
CST 271, CST 272 or CST 272 or CST 274, CST 370 or CST
375, CST 471 or CST 480.
9 credits
of electives selecting a course from each of the other emphasis
areas. Three
credits: CST 230, CST 332, CST 330, CST 334, CST 336, CST 338
Three
credits: CST 215, CST 310, CST 315, CST 410, CST 412, CST 413,
CST 415, CST 417, CST 419
Three
credits: CST 350, CST 351, CST 354, CST 360, CST 365, CST 380
CST
110
Communicating Effectively
3cr., course
revision – change in title, course description, content,
effective Fall 2009
This course
introduces students to major topic areas in communication while
encouraging them to become more competent and culturally
sensitive communicators. Students will develop speaking,
relational and listening skills as they are exposed to the
communication areas of interpersonal, group/teams and public
contexts. This course will help students become more effective
and ethical communicators in a highly diverse society.
Prerequisites: none.
CST 215
Influence, Advocacy and Social Responsibility
3cr., course
revision – change in course description, prerequisites,
effective Fall 2009
We use
communication to influence one another: advocacy is persuasive
communication. Persuasive communication is an essential agent of
change in human culture, especially in democratic, capitalistic
societies. This course reviews essential strategies of
persuasive messages and engages participants in service learning
opportunities to advocate for change using those strategies. It
establishes basic principles of ethical persuasive communication
and investigates the responsibilities of both senders and
receivers to evaluate persuasive messages of effectiveness,
adherence to ethical principles of persuasion, aesthetic
quality.
Prerequisite: CST 110. Offered Semester I
CST
271
Contemporary Media in
Everyday Life
3cr., course
revision – change in title, course description, effective Fall
2009
This course
offers an opportunity to explore contemporary media and their
economic, social, political, and cultural implications in
everyday life. This course will increase awareness of the
motivations of media coverage, media effects on social and
cultural change as well as on audience attitudes, the importance
of social and cultural issues created or sustained by the media,
and the necessity of a critical attitude while consuming media
messages.
CST
272 Audio
Production 3cr.,
course revision – change in title , course description,
effective Fall 2009
Introduction to audio production for broadcast and non-
broadcast applications; analysis of audio programs and
audiences; directed experiences in writing, production,
directions and performance of basic audio programs.
CST
273 Applied
Audio 1-2 cr.,
course revision – change in title, course description,
effective Fall 2009
Practical
experiences in developing audio presentation and production
skills as staff members of the student radio station or WLSU- FM
radio. Pass/Fail grading. Repeatable for elective credit –
maximum 2.
CST
315
Communication Criticism
3cr., course
revision – change in course description, prerequisites,
effective Fall 2009
Communication criticism,
a fundamental practice in communication studies, describes,
explains, and evaluates why messages succeed or fail in
achieving their intended purposes. Participants learn to conduct
systematic analysis of persuasive messages to describe their key
elements: language, organization, content, persuasive
communication strategies, visual images, and choice of medium.
Analysis is used to explain why particular elements were uses in
adapting messages to intended audiences and specific cultural
contexts of those messages. Participants apply basic methods of
communication criticism to significant cultural discourse, such
as speeches, commercials, public service announcements, and web
pages to evaluate messages for effectiveness, ethical
acceptability, cultural impact, and aesthetic value.
Prerequisite: CST
190. Offered Semester II
CST 334
Gender Communication
3cr., course
revision – change in course description, effective Fall 2009
Explores
the theory and practice of communication among gender
identities. Focuses on understanding the similarities and
differences of communicative behaviors (verbal,
nonverbal, power, conflict and listening)
among gender identities
in various context such as intimate relationships, friendships,
educational settings, the work place and the media.
Prerequisites: CST 230 or WGS 100.
CST 372
Audio Workshop
1-3 cr.,
course revision – change in title , course description,
effective, Fall 2009
Specialized
work in news, public affairs, special events, programming,
production, and operations on the student radio station or WLSU
–FM. Students will work in the area of their choice, refining
skills in practical daily operation. Prerequisites: CST 273
repeatable for elective credit – maximum 6.
Offered as needed.
CST
376 Remote
Video Operations
3cr., course
revision – change in course description, effective Fall 2009
This course
is an introduction to remote video production. It is designed to
give the student a theoretical and practical back ground in on –
location productions and basic computer editing techniques.
Remote productions may consist of news packages, sports
highlights, a mini- documentary, and on- location interviews.
CST 415
Advanced Topics in Advocacy and Communication Criticism
3cr., course revision – change in title, course
description, effective Fall 2009
Participants apply methods of communication criticism to
significant examples of persuasive cultural discourse in order
to identify and describe their persuasive strategies, explain
why those strategies were used, and evaluate their effects,
ethical acceptability, cultural impact, and aesthetic value.
Methods applied and types of persuasive cultural discourse
analyzed vary depending on instructor’s and participants’
interest. Participants conduct research projects using selected
qualitative critical methods and write critical research reports
about specific examples of the type of persuasive cultural
discourse selected. Prerequisite: CST 315.
Offered Semester I, alternate years.
CST
491 Special
Topics in Communication Studies
1-3 cr.,
course revision – course description, max. repeatable,
effective Fall 2009
Study in a
selected area of communication studies. Varying topics will be
offered at intervals, with a specific title to each. For current
content and credit assignment, consult the instructor or
department chair. Repeatable for credit – maximum 7. Offered
both semesters.
CST
332 Intercultural
Communication 3cr.,
course revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall
2009
CST 190 or
230 or TSL 400
CST
471
Broadcast and Digital Media Management
3cr., course
revision - change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
Prerequisite: CST 275
CST 336
Family Communication
3cr., course
revision – when offered, effective Fall 2009
Offered
semester I only
CST
338
Sexuality and Romance in the Media
3cr., course
revision – change in title, effective Fall 2009
CST
317
Communication Criticism and Culture
3cr., course
revision - course
deletion
CST
362 Public
Relations Tools and Strategies
3cr., course
revision – course deletion
D.
FIN
407 Advanced
Financial Planning
3cr., New course,
effective Fall 2009
An overview
of the financial planning process, including an introduction to
the technical and intuitive aspects of the primary components in
a financial plan. Financial and personal data are integrated to
develop a comprehensive financial model including a variety of
components. The components may include balance sheet and cash
flow statements, retirement planning, investing strategies,
insurance needs, taxes and estate planning. Offered Semester I.
Prerequisites: FIN 207, FIN 355, FIN 360
FIN
447/547
Advanced Financial Analysis
3cr., New
course, effective Fall 2009
Offers the
students the opportunity for advanced study of topics related to
(1) business ethics and professional standards, (2) investment
tools, (3) asset valuation, and (4) portfolio management.
Students will learn how to effectively analyze financial
statements, apply statistical models, and evaluate both
international and derivative securities. Completion of this
course will also assist students in preparing for Level I exam
of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program. Department
option for Pass/ Fail grading. Offered
Semester II.
Prerequisites: FIN 355,
FIN 370, FIN 380
Finance Major
change in electives, effective Fall 2009
(
21 credits-
FIN 370, 380, 390, 485: select one course from Group I: FIN 362,
407, 410, 430, 440, 447, 475, 477, 480; select one
course from Group II: FIN 360, 456, 465,: ECO 301, 305, 308,
310; ACC 301, 321, 325, 330; MGT 395 or any course listed
in Group I; select one from Group III: any course numbered 300
or higher which is offered through the College of Business
Administration, including those listed in Group I and Group II.
Financial Major – Risk,
Insurance and Financial Planning, change in title, required
courses, electives, effective Fall 2009
(
21 credits
– FIN 370, 380, 390; FIN 360, 407; FIN 460 or 485; and one of
the following FIN 361, 362, 465 or 475, ACC 301, ECO 471, MGT
386, or MKT 362
E.
PHY/AST
362
Astrophysics 3cr.,
course revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall
2009
Prerequisites: PHY 250 and 302; AST 155 or AST 156; MTH 310
or concurrent enrollment.
PHY/AST
466
Cosmology and the Structure of the Universe
3cr., course
revision – change in prerequisites, effective Fall 2009
Prerequisites: PHY 250 and 302; MTH 309 or concurrent;
MTH 310 or concurrent; AST 156
PHY
491
Capstone in Physics
1cr., New course,
effective Fall 2009
A senior
level course specifically designed for physics majors to review
and discuss basic concepts relevant to the physical sciences,
and to assess their major in physics. Students will present
seminars to physics faculty based on current physics research
articles, and also communicate physics concepts to a general
audience in a written format. Students are expected to
participate in discussions on current developments in the
physical sciences, and to be actively engages in the assessment
of their major. Offered Semester II. Prerequisites: Senior
standing, major in physics, and instructors consent.
Physics Major,
change in requirements, effective Fall 2009
add course, PHY 491
Physics Major with an Astronomy
Emphasis,
increasing credits, adding a required course, effective Fall
2009
Increase
credits in emphasis from 40 to 41 credits, add course PHY 491
Physics Major with Computational
Physics Emphasis
increasing credits, adding a required course, effective
Fall 2009
Increase
credits in emphasis from 39-40 credits, add PHY 491
Physics Major with Optics
Emphasis adding
required course, change in electives, increasing credits,
effective Fall 2009
Increase
credits in emphasis from 40 to 41 credits, add PHY 491 and
3 credits of PHY 498 with a project in optics, and
electives in physics at the 300/400 level
F.
PSY
282 Cross
Cultural Psychology
3cr., course
revision – change in course number, effective Fall 2009
(was PSY 382)
PSY
331
Experimental Psychology and Research Methods
2cr., course revision – change in course number,
effective Fall 2009
(was PSY 231)
PSY
332
Experimental Psychology Laboratory
2cr., course
revision – change in course number, effective Fall 2009
(was PSY 232)
PSY
357
Adolescence
3cr., course
revision – change in title, course number, effective Fall 2009
(was PSY 357)
PSY
358
Adulthood 3cr.,
course revision – change in title, course number,
effective Fall 2009
(was PSY 312)
PSY
359 Aging
and the Elderly
1cr., course
revision – change
in title , course number, effective Fall 2009
(was PSY 313)
PSY
360 Cross
cultural Development
3cr., course
revision – change in course number, prerequisites, effective
Fall 2009
(was PSY 280) ,
Prerequisites: Psy 100 and 210, or 212
PSY 334
Health Psychology
3cr., course
revision – change in description, prerequisites, effective Fall
2009
This course
will examine the role of psychological factors in health,
wellness, and illness. The focus will be on the interdependence
of physiological and psychological factors in the experiencing
and treatment of both acute and chronic illnesses. Medical
disorders will also be considered from the perspectives of
health research methodology, illness prevention, and
traditional; and nontraditional treatments. There will be strong
emphasis on the scientific basis for mind / body interventions
(e.g., physical, psychological, spiritual, social, emotional,
and intellectual). Ethical considerations, multicultural
contexts, and public policy issuers in treatment and research
will be considered.
Prerequisites: PSY 100, 331, and 332, or Bio 312 or ESS 205.
Offered both semesters.
PSY
355 Infancy
and Early Childhood
3cr., course
revision – change in title, course number, description,
effective Fall 2009
This curse
will provide students with an in- depth examination of human
development during infancy and early childhood (conception
through approximately age five) from a multidimensional
perspective. Normative development in the following areas will
be examined:
prenatal, physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, social and
emotional. Legal and public policy implications will be
discussed. Research methodology and theoretical perspectives
will be integrated throughout each topic area.
Prerequisites: PSY 100 and 210, or 212. Offered
occasionally.
PSY
356 The
School – Aged Child
3cr., course
revision – change in course title, number, description,
effective Fall 2009
This course
focuses on the basic principles, theories, research in human
development during middle childhood ( ages 5 – 12
approximately). Topics include physical, cognitive, language,
social / emotional and personality development. Both the
biological / genetic (nature) and the environmental (nature)
influences on development will be examined within each
developmental
area.
Prerequisites: PSY 100 and 210, or 212. Offered occasionally.
PSY
401 Behavior
Modification 3cr.,
course revision – change in course description, effective
Fall 2009
This course
will examine the theory and techniques of systematic behavior
management and behavior control. Applied social learning theory,
reinforcement, shaping, modeling, cognitive and rational
techniques, extinction, aversive procedures, token economies
will be covered. Course will include the planning and execution
of a personal behavior self- modification program, and the
planning and evaluation of an intervention for the campus
community. Prerequisites: PSY 100 or 212 and Junior standing.
Offered Semester I.
PSY
404 Theories
of Counseling and Psychotherapy
3cr., course
revision – change in course description, effective Fall 2009
A
comprehensive conceptual review of theories of psychotherapy and
counseling with a focus on the process of change. The theories
examined include the Psychodynamic, Person – Centered, Gestalt,
Behavioral, cognitive – Behavioral, Solution – focused, Marriage
and Family Therapy, and group therapy. Divergence and
convergence among the theories will be examined. This course
will focus on the presentation of a transtheoretical analysis of
these major theoretical views and methods used in psychotherapy.
The course will emphasize the pragmatic and integrated qualities
of major theories of psychotherapy and counseling.
Prerequisites: PSY 304, Offered Semester I.
PSY 321
Research Methods for Psychology Minors
3cr., New
course, effective Fall 2009
Introductions to the research methods associated with
psychological research for psychology minors. Consideration
given to formulation of problems, techniques for gathering data,
and the presentation and interpretation of research. Focus on
ability to critically evaluate social science research .
Prerequisites: PSY 100 and 45 credits. Not open to
Psychology majors, not required of student who minor in CST or
SOC. Offered both semesters.
Psychology Major
all colleges program
revision - effective Fall 2008
Psychology Minor (Liberal
Studies, Science and Health)
program revision - effective
Fall 2009
add 321 as required
course.
Psychology Minor (Business)
program revision - increasing
credits, required course, effective Fall 2009
add PSY 321.
232, 232
Psychology Minor (Teacher
Certification Programs)
program revision
-
effective Fall 2009
24 credits-
PSY 100, 321, 304, 335 or 435, and 12 credits of electives,
excluding PSY 210 and 212
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Consent Agenda:
- Old
business:
- New
business: