| College
of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Department of
Biology and Environmental Sciences
Contact:
Dr. John McCall,
ext. 3724 Station # 7
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1. Type of Change
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2. Current details: |
3.
Proposed details: |
4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. |
5. Academic Implications: Discuss impact on
other academic programs or areas, if any. |
6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel,
facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any. |
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I.
Course
Prerequisite Change
|
BY
240 Applied Microbiology
(PRE-REQ: BY 101 or BY 231 & BY
232) |
Change
prerequisite to BY 232. |
To be able to comprehend the
content material covered in this course, the student must
have completed both Anatomy/Physiology courses (BY 231 & BY
232). BY 101 is just General Biology which is the
prerequisite for BY 231 & BY 232. |
None. |
None. |
|
II. Major
Requirement Change
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Current Environmental Sciences Comprehensive Major: 53
BY 308 – Seminar in Biology 1
BY 340 – Microbiology 4
BY 450 – Ecology 4
CH 321 – Quant. Analysis 4
EN 100 – Intro to Env. Sci. 4
EN 409 – Env. Sci. Internship.12
GE 102 – Physical Geology. 4
GE 370 – Env. Geology 4
PH 201 – College Physics I 4
PH 202 – College Physics II 4
TY 352 – Haz. Waste Op. 3
Approved electives in BY, CH, EN, GE, or TY. 5 |
Proposed Env. Sciences Comprehensive Major:.53
BY 308 – Seminar in Biology 1
BY 340 – Microbiology 4
BY 450 – Ecology 4
CH 321 – Quant. Analysis 4
EN 100 – Intro to Env. Sci. 4
EN 409 – Env. Sci. Internship 12
ES 100 –
Survey of Earth Sci. 4
GE 370 – Env. Geology 4
PH 201 – College Physics I 4
PH 202 – College Physics II 4
TY 352 – Haz. Waste Op 3
Approved electives in BY, CH, EN, GE, or TY 5
(ES 100
Replaces GE 102) |
Physical Geology is no longer
regularly offered. Survey of Earth Science will provide
Environmental Sciences majors with the requisite background
needed to be successful in upper level classes. |
None. |
None. |
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III. Major
Requirement Change
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Current Marine Biology Comprehensive Major 53
BY 308 – Seminar in Biology 1
BY 320 – Invert. Zoology 4
BY 380 – Genetics 4
One of the following 4
BY 470 – General Physiology
BY 471 – Biochemistry
BY 472 – Cell Biology
BY 450 – Ecology 4
BY 414 – Marine Botany 4
BY 424 – Marine Inv. Zool. 4
BY 425 – Marine Vert. Zool. 4
BY 451 – Marine Ecology 4
GE 102 – Physical Geology
4
GE 370 – Env. Geology 4
PH 201 – College Physics I 4
PH 202 – College Physics II 4
Approved electives in BY, CH, or GE 4 |
Proposed Marine Biology Comprehensive Major .53
BY 308 – Seminar in Biology 1
BY 320 – Invert. Zoology 4
BY 380 – Genetics 4
One of the following 4
BY 471 – Biochemistry
BY 472 – Cell Biology
BY 450 – Ecology 4
Four of the following 16
BY 414 – Marine Botany
BY 424 – Marine Inv. Zool.
BY 425 – Marine Vert. Zool.
BY 451 – Marine Ecology
BY 452 – Marsh Ecology
BY 427 – Mar. Beh. Ecol.
BY 460 – Oceanography
ES 100 – Surv. of Earth Sci
4
GE 370 – Env. Geology 4
PH 201 – College Physics I 4
PH 202 – College Physics II 4
Approved electives in BY, CH, or GE 4 |
Removes General Physiology as an
option: General
Physiology is no longer regularly offered. The choice of
biochemistry or cell biology provides students with a
background in this area.
Four courses to be taken at
Dauphin Island Sea Lab will chosen following consultation with
the University liaison officer. Greater latitude in course
selection will allow greater scheduling flexibility, and will
allow the liaison officer and the student to design a program
more specific to the needs of the individual student.
ES 100 replaces GE 102:
Physical Geology (GE 102) is no
longer regularly offered. Survey of Earth Sciences (ES 100)
will provide marine biology comprehensive majors with the
background material necessary to be successful in upper-level
classes. |
None. |
None. |
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IV.
Course Name
Change
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BY
590 is currently named Biological Theories |
BY
590. Evolutionary Biology
(3)
Classical and modern concepts of evolution and the evolutionary
relationship of extinct and extant forms of life. Three lecture
hours per week. Prerequisites: BY 308 and BY 380 or
permission of instructor and Dean.. |
The proposed name more accurately
reflects course content. |
None. |
None. |
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V.
Course Name
Change
|
BY
490 is currently named Biological Theories |
BY
490. Evolutionary Biology
(3)
Classical and modern concepts of evolution and the evolutionary
relationship of extinct and extant forms of life. Three lecture
hours per week. Prerequisites: BY 308 and BY 380. |
The proposed name more accurately
reflects course content. The course examines classical and
modern theories of evolution and the evolutionary relationship
of extinct and extant forms of life. |
None. |
None. |
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VI.
Course Description
Change
|
BY
311 Field Botany.
Plants in natural environments, including plant
identification, collection preservation, and basic
ecological concepts. |
BY 311
Field Botany.
Vascular plants in natural environments, including plant
identification, taxonomy, systematics, collection preservation,
and basic ecological concepts. Includes one weekend field
trip. |
Better description of the course. |
None. |
None. |
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VII. New Course |
Currently, Techniques of Research and Data Analysis is
listed only as a graduate class in Environmental Sciences,
EN 504. |
EN 404. Techniques
of Research and Data Analysis (3)
A study of the planning, organizing, and implementing of
scientific research experiments and research programs. Data
analysis procedures and methods needed to manipulate and
evaluate data for validation are emphasized. Prerequisites:
EN 100 and MH 246. |
Currently, Techniques of Research
and Data Analysis is offered only as a graduate level class.
There is a need for a senior-level offering of this nature for
undergraduate environmental science students. |
No
negative implications. Provides an upper level elective for
undergraduates in environmental sciences. |
None. |
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VIII. Major
Requirement Change
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Current University of West Alabama Requirements for the
Dual-Degree Environmental Sciences and Forestry 99
BY 101 General Biology 4
BY 112 General Botany 4
BY 122 General Zoology 4
BY 340 Microbiology 4
CH 111 and 112 General Chemistry I and II 8
CH 241 and 242 Organic Chemistry I and II 8
CH 321 Quantitative Analysis 4
CH 422 Instrumental Methods of analysis 4
CS 205 Microcomputer Applications 3
EC 231 Macroeconomics 3
EC 232 Microeconomics 3
EH 101 Written English I 3
EH 102 Written English II 3
EH 211 Introduction to Literature I 3
EH 212 Introduction to Literature II 3
EN 100 Introduction to Environmental Sciences 4
GE 102 Physical Geology 4
GE 370 Environmental Geology 4
HY 101 and 102 Western Civilization I and II 6
MH 114 Precalculus Trigonometry 3
MH 266 Business Calculus 3
PH 201 and 202 College Physics I and II 8
One of the following: 3
AT 100 Introduction to Art
MU 100 Introduction to Music
TH 100 Introduction to Theater
One of the following: 3
PL 100 Introduction to Philosophy
SY 100 Principles of Sociology
PY 100 Introduction to Psychology |
Current
University of West Alabama Requirements for the Dual-Degree
Environmental Sciences and Forestry 101
BY 101 General Biology 4
BY 112 General Botany 4
BY 122 General Zoology 4
BY 340 Microbiology 4
CH 111 and 112 General Chemistry I and II 8
CH 241 and 242 Organic Chemistry I and II 8
CH 321 Quantitative Analysis 4
CH 360 Environmental Chemistry
4
CS 205 Microcomputer Applications 3
EC 232 Microeconomics 3
EH 101 Written English I 3
EH 102 Written English II 3
EH 211 Introduction to Literature I 3
EH 212 Introduction to Literature II 3
EN 100 Introduction to Environmental Sciences 4
ES
100 Survey of Earth Science 4
GE 370 Environmental
Geology 4
HY 101 and 102 Western Civilization I and II 6
MH 114 Precalculus Trigonometry 3
MH
121 Calculus I 4
MH 246 Applied Statistics in
Science 4
PH 201 and 202
College Physics I and II 8
One of the following: 3
AT 100 Introduction to Art
MU 100 Introduction to Music
TH 100 Introduction to Theater
One of the following: 3
SY 100 Principles of Sociology
PY 100 Introduction to Psychology
CH 360
replaces CH 422
ES 100 replaces GE 102
MH 121 replaces MH 266
The PL 100 option is removed |
CH 422 requires approximately 12
semester hours of prerequisites that are not a part of the
degree program. CH 360 will meet the needs of the program for
UWA and Auburn. GE 102 is
no longer regularly offered. ES 100 will provide
Environmental Sciences majors with the requisite background
needed to be successful in upper level classes.
MH 121 more closely matches the
calculus requirement of Auburn than does MH 266.
MH 246 is required to provide
students with statistical knowledge.
PL 100 is not a requirement for
Auburn programs, while they do require either Sociology or
Psychology. |
None. |
None. |
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IX. New Course |
Currently, Marine Behavioral Ecology, taught each summer at
Dauphin Island Sea Lab, is offered to UWA students as a
selected topic in biology. |
BY 427. Marine
Behavioral Ecology (4)
Examines how animal behavior is influenced by and interacts with
the environment, and the ecological and evolutionary
significance of these behaviors in a marine setting.
Prerequisite: BY 122 and MH 246. (Offered only at the
Marine Laboratory, Dauphin Island). |
Marine Behavioral Ecology is a
popular course for UWA marine biology majors and has been
offered for several years as a selected topic in biology. It
is believed that the popularity of the course and its proven
effectiveness warrants a separate listing. |
None. |
None. |
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X. New Course |
Currently
students registering for General Biology register for a
section of BY 101, which includes a lecture session and a
lab section. |
Students
registering for General Biology will register for a section of
BY 101, the lecture component, and a section of
BY 101L, the laboratory
component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four credit hour
course, BY 101. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four credit hour course. |
None. |
None. |
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XI. New Course |
Currently
students registering for General Botany register for a
section of BY 112, which includes a lecture session and a
lab section. |
Students
registering for General Botany will register for a section of BY
112, the lecture component, and a section of
BY 112L, the laboratory
component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four credit hour
course, BY 112. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four credit hour course. |
None. |
None. |
|
XII. New Course |
Currently
students registering for General Zoology register for a
section of BY 122, which includes a lecture session and a
lab section. |
Students
registering for General Zoology I will register for a section of
BY 122, the lecture component, and a section of
BY 122L, the laboratory
component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four hour course, BY
122. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four hour course. |
None. |
None. |
|
XIII. New Course |
Currently
students registering for Human Anatomy & Physiology II
register for a section of BY 232, which includes a lecture
session and a lab section. |
Students
registering for Human Anatomy & Physiology II will register for
a section of BY 232, the lecture component, and a section of
BY 232L, the laboratory
component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four credit hour
course, BY 232. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four credit hour course. |
None. |
None. |
|
XIV. New Course |
Currently
students registering for Human Anatomy & Physiology I
register for a section of BY 231, which includes a lecture
session and a lab section. |
Students
registering for Human Anatomy & Physiology I will register for a
section of BY 231, the lecture component, and a section of
BY 231L, the laboratory
component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four credit hour
course, BY 231. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four credit hour course. |
None. |
None. |
|
XV. New Course |
Currently
students registering for Applied Microbiology register for a
section of BY 240, which includes a lecture session and a
lab section. |
Students
registering for Applied Microbiology will register for a section
of BY 240, the lecture component, and a section of
BY 240L, the laboratory
component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four credit hour
course, BY 240L. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four credit hour course. |
None. |
None. |
|
XVI. New Course |
Currently
students registering for Genetics register for a section of
BY 380, which includes a lecture session and a lab section. |
Students
registering for Genetics will register for a section of BY 380,
the lecture component, and a section of
BY 380L, the laboratory component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four credit hour
course, BY 380. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four credit hour course. |
None. |
None. |
|
XVII. New Course |
Currently
students registering for Ecology register for a section of
BY 450, which includes a lecture session and a lab section. |
Students
registering for Ecology will register for a section of BY 450,
the lecture component, and a section of
BY 450L, the laboratory component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four credit hour
course, BY 450. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four credit hour course. |
None. |
None. |
|
XVIII. New Course |
Currently
students registering for Biochemistry register for a section
of BY 471, which includes a lecture session and a lab
section. |
Students
registering for Biochemistry will register for a section of BY
471, the lecture component, and a section of
BY 471L, the laboratory
component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four credit hour
course, BY 471. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four credit hour course. |
None. |
None. |
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XIX. New Course |
Currently
students registering for the graduate section of Ecology
register for a section of BY 550, which includes a lecture
session and a lab section. |
Students
registering for the graduate course in Ecology will register for
a section of BY 550, the lecture component, and a section of
BY 550L, the laboratory
component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four credit hour
course, BY 550. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four credit hour course. |
None. |
None. |
|
XX.
New Course |
Currently
students registering for the graduate course in Biochemistry
register for a section of BY 571, which includes a lecture
session and a lab section. |
Students
registering for the graduate course in Biochemistry will
register for a section of BY 571, the lecture component, and a
section of BY 571L, the
laboratory component.
All grades
will contribute to the overall grade in the four credit hour
course, BY 571L. |
This change
allows greater flexibility in scheduling. Students may
register for the lecture section and lab section of their
choice. Grading systems will not be affected, as points
achieved in the laboratory component will be compiled with the
points achieved in the lecture component to create a single
grade for the four credit hour course. |
None. |
None. |
Department of Mathematics Contact: Dr.
Tom Gonzalez,
ext. 3442 Station # 7
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1. Type of Change
|
2. Current details: |
3.
Proposed details: |
4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. |
5. Academic Implications: Discuss impact on
other academic programs or areas, if any. |
6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel,
facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any. |
| I.
Course Deletion |
MH 090 -
FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS (3)
Required of
students who lack adequate proficiency in the basic skills of
arithmetic and algebra. Entering freshmen that need additional
work in basic math and algebra before taking Pre-calculus
Algebra are assigned to MH 090 on the basis of their ACT
scores or equivalent. Students assigned to MH 090 must pass it
before registering for any other mathematics course. Topics
covered are the basics of arithmetic, exponents, operations
with polynomials, factoring, graphing, systems of linear
equations, rational expressions, and quadratic equations.
Depending on the student's math ability and study habits, this
program may span one to three semesters. As long as he/she
fulfills minimum requirements each semester, the student may
work in a continuous and progressive manner without having to
go through unnecessary repetition of material. |
None |
There
is concern that the current developmental program is
responsible for the large percentage of undergraduate students
enrolled in developmental courses at UWA. The single course
MH 090 will be replaced by a sequence of courses MH 080 Basic
Mathematics, MH 081 Beginning Algebra, and MH 101 Intermediate
Algebra. The new courses will be taught using a traditional
lecture format. The number of students enrolled in each
section of each of the new courses will be limited to twenty. |
Rather
than repeating a single course several times, even students
with the least skill in mathematics should be able to progress
through the sequence of courses at a reasonable rate.
Therefore, there should be a decrease in the number of UWA
students who are placed into difficulty (financial aid,
athletic eligibility, etc.) by having to repeat a single
course. |
The
increase in the number of classes in the developmental
sequence as well as the limited size of each section will
necessitate the hiring of an additional instructor. To cover
costs associated with the changes in the developmental
mathematics program, students who enroll in each course in the
sequence will be charged a course fee. |
| II.
New Course |
None |
MH 080 BASIC MATHEMATICS 3
credits
Developmental course required
for students who lack adequate proficiency in basic
mathematical skills. Provides a foundation necessary for
successful completion of MH 081, Basic Algebra. Topics
included are whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio and
proportion, percents, rational numbers, and geometry.
Students registered for this course must make a grade of “C”
or higher before registering for MH 081. Students are
assigned to MH 080 on basis of standardized or placement test
scores. Prerequisite: None |
There is
concern that the current developmental program is responsible
for the large percentage of undergraduate students enrolled in
developmental courses at UWA. The single course MH 090 will
be replaced by a sequence of courses MH 080 Basic Mathematics,
MH 081 Beginning Algebra, and MH 101 Intermediate Algebra.
The new courses will be taught using a traditional lecture
format. The number of students enrolled in each section of
each of the new courses will be limited to twenty.
MH 080 is designed to be a review of basic mathematics for
students with minimal mathematical skills. |
Rather
than repeating a single course several times, even students
with the least skill in mathematics should be able to progress
through the sequence of courses at a reasonable rate.
Therefore, there should be a decrease in the number of UWA
students who are placed into difficulty (financial aid,
athletic eligibility, etc.) by having to repeat a single
course. |
The
increase in the number of classes in the developmental
sequence as well as the limited size of each section will
necessitate the hiring of an additional instructor. To cover
costs associated with the changes in the developmental
mathematics program, students who enroll in each course in the
sequence will be charged a course fee. |
|
III. New Course |
None |
MH 081 BASIC ALGEBRA 3
credits
Developmental course required
for students who lack adequate proficiency in basic skills of
algebra. Students that need additional work in algebra before
taking Intermediate Algebra are assigned to MH 081 on the
basis of standardized test scores or placement test scores.
Students assigned to MH 081 must make a “C” or higher before
registering for any other mathematics course. Topics covered
are real numbers, variable expressions, solving equations,
polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, linear
equations, and inequalities. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in
MH 080
or 14 on Math ACT or
appropriate placement score. |
There
is concern that the current developmental program is
responsible for the large percentage of undergraduate students
enrolled in developmental courses at UWA. The single course
MH 090 will be replaced by a sequence of courses MH 080 Basic
Mathematics, MH 081 Beginning Algebra, and MH 101 Intermediate
Algebra. The new courses will be taught using a traditional
lecture format. The number of students enrolled in each
section of each of the new courses will be limited to twenty. |
Rather
than repeating a single course several times, even students
with the least skill in mathematics should be able to progress
through the sequence of courses at a reasonable rate.
Therefore, there should be a decrease in the number of UWA
students who are placed into difficulty (financial aid,
athletic eligibility, etc.) by having to repeat a single
course. |
The
increase in the number of classes in the developmental
sequence as well as the limited size of each section will
necessitate the hiring of an additional instructor. To cover
costs associated with the changes in the developmental
mathematics program, students who enroll in each course in the
sequence will be charged a course fee. |
| IV.
New Course |
None |
MH 101 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 3
credits
Required of students who lack
adequate proficiency in the basic skills of arithmetic and
algebra. Students that need additional work in algebra before
taking pre-calculus are assigned to MH 101 on the basis of
standardized test scores or placement score. Students
assigned to MH 101 must pass it before registering for any
other mathematics course. Topics covered are the exponents,
operations with polynomials, factoring, graphing, systems of
linear equations, rational expressions, and quadratic
equations. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in MH 081
or 17 on Math ACT or
appropriate placement score. |
There
is concern that the current developmental program is
responsible for the large percentage of undergraduate students
enrolled in developmental courses at UWA. The single course
MH 090 will be replaced by a sequence of courses MH 080 Basic
Mathematics, MH 081 Beginning Algebra, and MH 101 Intermediate
Algebra. The new courses will be taught using a traditional
lecture format. The number of students enrolled in each
section of each of the new courses will be limited to twenty. |
Rather than
repeating a single course several times, even students with
the least skill in mathematics should be able to progress
through the sequence of courses at a reasonable rate.
Therefore, there should be a decrease in the number of UWA
students who are placed into difficulty (financial aid,
athletic eligibility, etc.) by having to repeat a single
course.
Students may
be able to use this course as a free elective in a program
that allows for free electives. |
The
increase in the number of classes in the developmental
sequence as well as the limited size of each section will
necessitate the hiring of an additional instructor. To cover
costs associated with the changes in the developmental
mathematics program, students who enroll in each course in the
sequence will be charged a course fee. |
|
V. Course
Prerequisite
Change |
MH 113 -
PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA (3)
This course includes linear functions and relations; linear
functions and graphs; quadratic functions (parabolas);
polynomial functions; rational functions; exponential and
logarithmic functions; the binomial theorem; and systems of
nonlinear equations. No credit is allowed for this course if a
student has previous credit in Precalculus or higher
mathematics course. Prerequisite: MH 090 or appropriate
standardized test scores. |
MH 113 -
PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA (3)
This course includes linear functions and relations; linear
functions and graphs; quadratic functions (parabolas);
polynomial functions; rational functions; exponential and
logarithmic functions; the binomial theorem; and systems of
nonlinear equations. No credit is allowed for this course if a
student has previous credit in Precalculus or higher
mathematics course. Prerequisite: MH
101 or appropriate standardized test scores. |
This
change is being made to reflect changes in the developmental
mathematics sequence. |
None. |
None. |
|
VI. Course
Number Change
|
MH 227 -
MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (4)
Vector calculus, parametric equations, polar and spherical
coordinates, analytic geometry, differential calculus of
functions of several variables, and multiple integration
(including line integrals, Green's Theorem, and Stoke's
Theorem). Problem solving techniques in engineering and
science. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: MH 122. |
MH
223 - MULTIVARIABLE
CALCULUS (4)
Vector calculus, parametric equations, polar and spherical
coordinates, analytic geometry, differential calculus of
functions of several variables, and multiple integration
(including line integrals, Green's Theorem, and Stoke's
Theorem). Problem solving techniques in engineering and
science. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: MH 122. |
MH
223 Multivariable Calculus is the third course in the sequence
MH 121 Calculus I, and MH 122 Calculus II and so should be
numbered 223 according to the College of Natural Sciences and
Mathematics numbering system. |
None. |
None. |
|
VII. New Course |
None |
MH 300
Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3)
An introduction to the ideas and concepts that form the
foundation for study in advanced mathematics including logic,
sets, relations, functions, and cardinality. Strong emphasis
placed on techniques of proof . Prerequisite: MH 223. |
The
transition between the calculus sequence and advanced
mathematics is difficult for any math major. Two steps will
be taken in order to help math majors make this transition.
The first step will be to introduce a new course, MH 300
Intro. to Adv. Math., that covers the specific background
knowledge required for courses in advanced mathematics.
The second step will be to structure the curriculum in such a
way as to insure that math majors have a sufficient amount of
mathematical experience before taking MH 300. Of the courses
that are already in the curriculum, the two courses that are
most suitable for sophomore math majors to take before taking
MH 300 are MH 313 Linear Algebra and MH 324 Differential
Equations. |
None. |
None. |
|
VIII. Course Deletion |
MH 252 –
Discrete Mathematics (3)
Sets, logic, functions, combinatorics, and elementary graph
theory. Emphasis on notions of proof, recursion, induction,
modeling, and algorithmic thinking. Prerequisite: MH 122. |
None |
This course
will be replaced by MH 300 Introduction to Advanced
Mathematics. |
None. |
None. |
|
IX. Course
Description & Number
Change |
MH 313 -
LINEAR ALGEBRA (3)
Linear
spaces; includes vector spaces, subspaces, bases, linear
transformations, matrices, determinants, and eigenvalues.
Prerequisite: MH 122. |
MH
213 – Linear Algebra (3)
Explores computational
techniques and basic theory of linear algebra. Topic covered
include matrices, determinants, real vector spaces, linear
transformations, and eigenvalues.
Prerequisite: MH 122. |
The
transition between the calculus sequence and advanced
mathematics is difficult for any math major. Two steps will
be taken in order to help math majors make this transition.
The first step will be to introduce a new course, MH 300
Intro. to Adv. Math., that covers the specific background
knowledge required for courses in advanced mathematics.
The second step will be to structure the curriculum in such a
way as to insure that math majors have a sufficient amount of
mathematical experience before taking MH 300. Of the courses
that are already in the curriculum, the two courses that are
most suitable for sophomore math majors to take before taking
MH 300 are MH 313 Linear Algebra and MH 324 Differential
Equations. |
None. |
None. |
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X. Course
Number, Name, & Description
Change |
MH 324 -
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3)
Differential equations of the first order, miscellaneous
methods for solving equations of higher order, differential
equations with constant coefficients, series solutions,
Laplace transformations, electric circuits, bodies in motion,
and systems of first order equations. Prerequisite: MH 227. |
MH
224 –
Applied Differential Equations (3)
An introduction to differential
equations covering techniques for solving first, second, and
higher order equations using a variety of methods including
series solutions, Laplace Transforms, and numerical methods.
Strong emphasis on physical applications. Prerequisite: MH
223. |
The
transition between the calculus sequence and advanced
mathematics is difficult for any math major. Two steps will
be taken in order to help math majors make this transition.
The first step will be to introduce a new course, MH 300
Intro. to Adv. Math., that covers the specific background
knowledge required for courses in advanced mathematics.
The second step will be to structure the curriculum in such a
way as to insure that math majors have a sufficient amount of
mathematical experience before taking MH 300. Of the courses
that are already in the curriculum, the two courses that are
most suitable for sophmore math majors to take before taking
MH 300 are MH 313 Linear Algebra and MH 324 Differential
Equations. |
None. |
None. |
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XI. Course Number
& Description
Change |
MH 289.
Tutorial Practicum (1)
Upper-level students in mathematics, under the supervision of
a mathematics instructor, work individually in the Mathematics
Tutorial Laboratory with college students lacking proficiency
in basic mathematical skills. One semester hour per semester;
may be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours credit.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or higher in MH 121 and 122. |
MH
389 Tutorial Practicum
(1)
Upper-level student in mathematics, under the supervision of
a mathematics instructor, work individually
with college students lacking
proficiency in basic mathematical skills. One
semester hour per semester; may be repeated for a maximum of
three semester hours
credit; this course is not an
approved elective for mathematics or mathematics/computer
information systems majors. Prerequisite: grade
of “C” or higher in MH 121 and MH 122. |
One
semester hour of this class will be required for mathematics
education majors. This change will help in regard to the
field experience requirements for the No Child Left Behind
program. |
None. |
None. |
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XII. Major
Requirement Change
|
Under
Mathematics (Mathematics Teacher Certification)
MH 252, Discrete
Mathematics 3
MH 308, Seminar in Math. 1
MH 311, Mod. Abstract Algebra 3
MH 313, Linear Algebra 3
MH 332, College Geometry 4
MH 422, Analysis 3
MH 432, Adv. Analytic Geo. 4
MH 480, Technology for High School Mathematics Teachers 4
Approved electives in Mathematics (300-400 series) 3-4 |
Under
Mathematics (Mathematics Teacher Certification)
29
MH 213 Linear Algebra 3
MH 224 Differential Equations 3
MH 300 Intro. To Adv. Math 3
MH 308, Seminar in Math 1
MH 311, Mod. Abstract Algebra 3
MH 332, College Geometry 4
MH 389 Tutorial
Practicum 1
MH 422,
Analysis 3
MH 432, Adv. Analytic Geo. 4
MH 480, Technology for High School Mathematics Teachers 4
|
This change
makes MH 224 Differential Equations a required course for all
math majors. MH 389 is added as an opportunity for students
to be able to gain field experience. The 32/19 requirement
for the “No Child Left Behind” is still satisfied. Also, this
change incorporates other previous changes. |
None. |
None. |
|
XIII. Major
Requirement Change
|
Under
Mathematics
MH 252, Discrete Math. 3
MH 308, Seminar in Math. 1
MH 311, Mod. Abstract Algebra 3
MH 313, Linear Algebra 3
MH 324, Differential Equations 3
MH 422, Analysis 3
Approved
electives in Math. (at least 6 from 400 series) 13 |
Under
Mathematics
MH 213, Linear Algebra 3
MH 224, Differential Equations 3
MH 300, Intro. to Adv. Math. 3
MH 308, Seminar in Math. 1
MH 311, Mod. Abstract Algebra 3
MH 422, Analysis 3
Approved electives in Math. (at least 6 from 400 series) 13 |
This change
reflects prevous changes in course numbers and addition and
deletion of courses. |
None. |
None. |
|
XIV. Major
Requirement Change
|
Under
Math/CIS
MH 252, Discrete Mathematics 3
MH 308, Seminar in Mathematics 1
MH 311, Mod. Abstract Algebra 3
MH 313, Linear Algebra 3
MH 324, Differential Equations 3
MH 341, Probability and Statistics 4
MH 424, Numerical Analysis 4
Approved elective in Mathematics (from 300-400 series) 7 |
Under
Math/CIS
MH 213, Linear Algebra 3
MH 224, Differential Equations 3
MH 300, Intro to Adv. Math. 3
MH 308,
Seminar in Mathematics 1
MH 311, Mod. Abstract Algebra 3
MH 341, Probability and Statistics 4
MH 424, Numerical Analysis 4
Approved elective in Mathematics (from 300-400 series) 7 |
This
change reflects changes made to course numbers and the
addition of courses. |
None. |
None. |
|
XV. Minor Requirement
Change |
MATHEMATICS
MINOR 22 HOURS
MH 121, Calculus I 4
MH 122, Calculus II 4
MH 227, Multivariable Calculus 4
MH 252, Discrete Mathematics 4
MH 308, Seminar in Mathematics 1
MH 313, Linear Algebra 3
MH 324, Differential Equations 3 |
MATHEMATICS
MINOR 22 HOURS
MH 213, Linear Algebra 3
MH 223, Multivariable Calculus 4
MH 224, Differential Equations 3
MH
300, Intro. to Adv. Math. 3
Approved Electives in
Mathematics (from 300-400 series) 9 |
This
change is made due to the changes in course numbering in
differntial equations and linear algebra. The two freshman
level classes were dropped from the minor to allow for two
upper level electives. |
None. |
None. |
|
XVI. Course
Prerequisite
Change |
MH 246
Statistics for Science
Prerequisite:
MH 114 Precalculus Trigonometry |
MH 246
Statistics for Science
Prerequisite:
MH 113 Precalculus Algebra |
MH
113 Precalculus Algebra is a more appropriate prerequisite for
MH 246, which requires knowledge of algebra and no
trigonometry. |
None. |
None. |
Department of Physical
Sciences Contact: Dr.
David Bailey,
ext. 3728 Station # 23
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1. Type of Change
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2. Current details: |
3.
Proposed details: |
4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. |
5. Academic Implications: Discuss impact on
other academic programs or areas, if any. |
6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel,
facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any. |
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I. Course Description
Change |
CH 423 - ADVANCED ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY (3)
In depth study of current research topics in analytical
chemistry focusing on chromatography, mass spectrometry,
electrochemistry, and IR/Raman spectroscopy. Three lecture
hours per week. Corequisite: CH 451 or permission of the
instructor and the dean. |
CH 423 -
ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (4)
In depth study of current research topics in analytical
chemistry focusing on chromatography, mass spectrometry,
electrochemistry, and IR/Raman spectroscopy. Three lecture
hours per week and three laboratory
hours per week. Corequisite: CH 451 or permission
of the instructor and the dean. |
This course will be offered to chemistry majors
in the spring as a continuation of CH 422. The department has
acquired enough equipment for students to perform experiments
related to chromatography and electrochemistry. |
None. Provides an elective course for the majors
to take. |
None |
|
II. Course Prerequisite Change |
GE 370 - ENVIRONMENTAL
GEOLOGY (4)
Practical applications of geology to environmental issues such
as natural hazards, waste disposal and pollution, discovery
and exploitation of mineral, energy and water resources, land
use planning, and environmental impact and related legal
issues. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: GE 102. |
GE 370 - ENVIRONMENTAL
GEOLOGY (4)
Practical applications of geology to environmental issues such
as natural hazards, waste disposal and pollution, discovery
and exploitation of mineral, energy and water resources, land
use planning, and environmental impact and related legal
issues. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: ES 100 |
Change in staffing in the Department of
Physical Sciences results in the elimination of GE 102 from
the course offerings. ES100 covers the majority of the
subjects discussed in GE102 and is still being taught. |
None |
None |
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