Minutes Curriculum Committee Meeting December 5, 2006 11:00a ...
Minutes Curriculum Committee Meeting December 5, 2006 11:00a ...
Minutes Curriculum Committee Meeting December 5, 2006 11:00a ...
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In Attendance:<br />
<strong>Minutes</strong><br />
<strong>Curriculum</strong> <strong>Committee</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong><br />
<strong>December</strong> 5, <strong>2006</strong><br />
<strong>11</strong>:<strong>00a</strong>.m.<br />
Dean’s Conference Room, 307 Scofield Hall<br />
Wayne Vaught, Sandy Van Engelenhoven, Reggie Bassa, Andrea Drew, Dennis Merrill,<br />
Jie Chen, Harris Mirkin, James Shephard, Max Skidmore, Steve Driever, Shannon<br />
Jackson, Fred Liebsle, Kati Toivanen, Leah Gensheimer, Charles Wurrey<br />
1. Approval of <strong>Minutes</strong> from November 7, <strong>2006</strong><br />
2. New Courses<br />
Political Science 424<br />
Discussion: Harris Mirkin. The goal is to “unfreeze” or “defrost” this course.<br />
Change wording of description: This course surveys and analyzes the literature<br />
covering urban politics. In this class, students will gain both a theoretical<br />
understanding and empirical grounding in the politics of America. An array of<br />
important political, social and economic problems impact urban politics in both<br />
traditional and contemporary fashion.<br />
Change—Offered WS07 to Offered on demand<br />
Approved with changes<br />
Psychology 422<br />
Discussion: Leah Gensheimer<br />
Concern about grade (B) required in prerequisite. Leah would like to keep it, but<br />
add “permission of instructor”. Course will be effective WS07. Offered—leave<br />
this blank.<br />
Approved<br />
Philosophy 221<br />
Discussion: James Shephard<br />
Change wording of description: This course offers a philosophical examination<br />
of ethical issues in contemporary society. Topics for discussion include ethical<br />
conflicts arising in business and technology, engineering, healthcare, politics, and<br />
the environment. A wide range of moral concerns addressed include reproductive<br />
rights and technologies, warfare, capital punishment, pornography, privacy,<br />
consumerism, euthanasia, sexuality, and animal welfare.<br />
Approved with changes.<br />
3. Request for Philosophy 221 to be added to General Education Requirements<br />
Approved
4. Course Modifications<br />
PACE<br />
Discussion: Reggie Bassa. It was brought to his attention that the shift to<br />
PeopleSoft could introduce problems with the distinct curricular designations for<br />
Computer Science and Information Technology courses. Therefore PACE needs<br />
its own designation for the six courses offered in these areas. The change is to a<br />
CIT designation.<br />
Approved with adjustment in prerequisite for 315P<br />
Math 204<br />
Instead of being offered in the Summer, this course will be offered on demand.<br />
Approved<br />
Philosophy 321<br />
Discussion: Wayne Vaught. This course needs a prerequisite<br />
Move prerequisite to correct line on form<br />
Add new course—221 as a possible prerequisite, so it reads: Phil 210, 221, or<br />
222<br />
Approved<br />
5. Recognition of Sandy Van Englenhoven’s retirement. She’s been working at<br />
universities since 1967!! She’s ready to do something else with her time.<br />
Congratulations Sandy!<br />
6. <strong>Meeting</strong> Adjourned <strong>11</strong>:45
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