Spring 2006 Curriculum Change Proposals approved on February 28,  2006

 

Curriculum Changes proposed to the UAC for approval at February 28, 2006 Meeting

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Minutes of  February 28, 2006 Meeting

All proposed changes in numbers, descriptions, etc. are in UWA bold red.

College of Business

Julia Tutwiler College of Education

College of Liberal Arts

College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Division of Nursing

 
College of Business

Department Accounting and Business Administration   Contact: Dr. Linda Carr  ext. 3476 Station # 21

1. Type of Change

2. Current details: 3. Proposed details: 4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. 5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) 6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.
I. Course Description Change

BA 263.  Business Law and Legal Environment (3)
Legal principles applicable to business transactions. Contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, business organization and property.  Legal environment of business with respect to ethical, social and political influences.

BA 263.  Business Law and Legal Environment (3)
Legal environment of business with respect to ethical, social and political influences  Legal principles applicable to business transactions.  Contracts, torts, agency, employment law, business organizations.

Better reflect current content of course.

None. Approved by COB Academic Council Feb. 13, 2006

None
II. Course Description Change

BA 363.  Advanced Business Law (3)
Business organization, real property, security devices, insurance, trusts and estates.  Prerequisite: BA 263.

BA 363.  Advanced Business Law (3)
Administrative law, intellectual property, securities law, property, investment, estates, and trusts, negotiable instruments, bankruptcy, secured interest, banking and lease contracts.  Prerequisite: BA 263.

Better reflect current content of course. None. Approved by COB Academic Council Feb. 13, 2006 None
III. Course Description Change

AC 332. Federal Income Tax II (3)

Preparation of federal income tax returns for partnerships, fiduciaries, and corporations.  Prerequisite: AC 331.

AC 332. Federal Income Tax II (3)
Study of the federal income taxation of partnerships, corporations and fiduciaries.
Prerequisite: AC 331.

Better reflect current content of course. None. Approved by COB Academic Council Feb. 13, 2006 None
IV. New Course  

MG 391.  Logistics (3)
Study of systems and processes which comprise supply chain management and transportation, quality assurance, maintenance, disaster logistics and systems of inventory management and control. 
Prerequisite:  MG 390

Currently being taught as Selected Topics. None. Approved by COB Academic Council Feb. 13, 2006

None

V. New Course  

BA 371.  Advanced Business Statistics (3)
Study of systems and estimation,  hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, correlation and linear regression.  Includes the use of computer software packages and data analysis.
 Prerequisites: BA 271 with grade of C or higher.

Needed for entrance into graduate programs in business. None. Approved by COB Academic Council Feb. 13, 2006 None
V. Major Requirement Change
Management Major Component 30 hours
MG 310, Human Resource Management 3
MG 320, Labor Relations 3
MG 341, Entrepreneurship 3
MG 400, Management Issues Seminar 3
MG 450, Organizational Behavior 3
Select 15 hours from the following:  
AC 320, Managerial Accounting 3
CS 305, Computerized Data Analysis 3
FI 350, Personal Finance 3
or  
FI 340, Investments 3
or  
BA 363, Advanced Business Law 3
MK 340, Consumer Behavior 3
or  
MK 350, Market Research 3
TY 454, Total Quality Management 3
or  
TY 455, Safety Program Management 3
MG 408, Selected Topics in Management 3
MG 410, Leadership 3
MG 460, Management Internship 3
Management Major Component 30 hours
MG 310, Human Resource Management 3
MG 320, Labor Relations 3
MG 341, Entrepreneurship 3
MG 400, Management Issues Seminar 3
MG 450, Organizational Behavior 3
Select 15 hours from the following:  
AC 320, Managerial Accounting 3
BA 363, Advanced Business Law 3
BA 371, Advanced Business Statistics 3
CS 305, Computerized Data Analysis 3
FI 330, Personal Financial Planning 3
FI 340, Investments 3
MK 340, Consumer Behavior 3
MK 350, Market Research 3
TY 454, Total Quality Management 3
TY 455, Safety Program Management 3
MG 391, Logistics 3
MG 408, Selected Topics in Management 3
MG 410, Leadership 3
MG 460, Management Internship 3
Make easier to read None. Approved by COB Academic Council Feb. 13, 2006 None
Julia Tutwiler College of Education

Department  of Foundations of Education  Contact: Dr. Martha Hocutt  ext. 3629 Station # 33

1. Type of Change

2. Current details: 3. Proposed details: 4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. 5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) 6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.
I. Course Name & Description Change Presently ED 300 and EP 401 are offered as separate courses.

ED 300.  INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING (3)
Qualities needed by the teacher, opportunities for employment, financial compensation and other rewards, requirements for certification, responsibilities of the prospective teacher, what the teaching act involves, and the requirements of the UWA teacher education program.

EP 401.  PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING (3)
Covers the nature and functions of psychology applied to teaching and the factors that influence human development and learning.
Combine ED 300 and EP 401; the new course will cover the objectives previously offered in each of these courses.
ED 300.  INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING AND LEARNING (3)  Content includes qualities needed by the teacher, opportunities for employment, financial compensation and other rewards, requirements for certification, responsibilities of the prospective teacher, what the teaching act involves, a systematic approach to the application of psychology to the learning process, and the requirements of the UWA teacher education program. The formal application for “Admission to Teacher Education” will be made during the course.  Field experience is required.  Prerequisite: 45 semester hours of earned credit.
Changes in field experience classes and technology portfolio added three hours to P-12 programs. The combining of ED 300 and EP 401 will keep the same number of hours in the program.

P/12 program hours will remain the same. (35). The elementary program will decrease by two hour.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

None

II. Course Deletion

EP 401.  PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING EP 401.  PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING Change needed to keep program hours the same in P/12 programs.

Presently ED 300 and EP 401 are part of P/12 and elementary programs. They are being combined into one course, ED 300 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING

P/12 program hours will remain the same. (35). The elementary program will decrease by two hours.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

None

III. New Course

Presently no technology portfolio class is offered ED 408.  TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO (1)  Students will prepare a portfolio that provides evidence of technological abilities as required by State of Alabama.  Prerequisite: ED 405 This class is added to meet state standards.

P/12 program hours will remain the same. (35). The elementary program will decrease by two hours.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

None

IV, New Course

 

ED 335.  FIELD EXPERIENCES P/12 I (1) On-campus seminars and field based tutoring of children, small group work, observation and assistance to classroom teacher(s) in cooperating schools.  Extensive field work and completion of a technology portfolio is required.  Prerequisite: Junior standing

Change needed to accommodate scheduling of field experiences. In addition, the total number of field experience hours will increase, providing additional evidence of our practical experience model.

P/12 program hours will remain the same. (35). The elementary program will decrease by two hours.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

None

V. New Course

 

ED 336.  FIELD EXPERIENCES P/12 II (1) On-campus seminars and field based tutoring of children, small group work, observation and assistance to classroom teacher(s) in cooperating schools.  Extensive field work and completion of a technology portfolio is required.  Prerequisite: Junior standing

Change needed to accommodate scheduling of field experiences. In addition, the total number of field experience hours will increase, providing additional evidence of our practical experience model.

P/12 program hours will remain the same. (35). The elementary program will decrease by two hours.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

None

VI. New Course

  ED 436.  FIELD EXPERIENCES P/12 IV (1) On-campus seminars and field based tutoring of children, small group work, observation and assistance to classroom teacher(s) in cooperating schools.  Extensive field work and completion of a technology portfolio is required.  Prerequisite: Senior standing Change needed to accommodate scheduling of field experiences. In addition, the total number of field experience hours will increase, providing additional evidence of our practical experience model.

The number of hours in P/12 programs remains at 35. The number of hours in the elementary program is reduced to 34 hours.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

None

VII. Course Name & Description  Change

Previously ED 435 FIELD EXPERIENCES (2)

ED 435.  FIELD EXPERIENCES P/12 III (1) On-campus seminars and field based tutoring of children, small group work, observation and assistance to classroom teacher(s) in cooperating schools.  Extensive field work and completion of a technology portfolio is required.  Prerequisite: Senior standing

Change needed to accommodate scheduling of field experiences. In addition, the total number of field experience hours will increase, providing additional evidence of our practical experience model.

The number of hours in P/12 programs remains at 35. The number of hours in the elementary program is reduced to 34 hours.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

None

VIII.        Course Deletion

Currently ED 331 GENERAL TEACHING METHODS is required in all P/12 programs

ED 331.  GENERAL TEACHING METHODS

ED 331 GENERAL TEACHING METHODS (3) will no longer be offered because the state department requires that subject area methods courses be offered.

The number of hours in P/12 programs remains the same.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006

Methods courses will be taught by adjunct faculty.

IX. New Course

Currently ED 331 GENERAL TEACHING METHODS is required in all P/12 programs

ED 382.  METHODS OF TEACHING LANGUAGE ARTS (3) Students develop competencies in methods of teaching language arts.  The preparation of unit plans and lesson plans as well as an overview of PEPE skills are essential parts of the course.  Field experience is required.  Prerequisite: Junior standing

The State Department of Education requires that all methods classes be in specific areas of study.

The number of hours in P/12 programs remains the same.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

Methods courses will be taught by adjunct faculty.

X. New Course

Currently ED 331 GENERAL TEACHING METHODS is required in all P/12 programs

ED 383.  METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS (3) Students develop competencies in methods of teaching mathematics.  The preparation of unit plans and lesson plans as well as an overview of PEPE skills are essential parts of the course.  Field experience is required.  Prerequisite: Junior standing

The State Department of Education requires that all methods classes be in specific areas of study.

The number of hours in P/12 programs remains the same.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

Methods courses will be taught by adjunct faculty.

XI. New Course

Currently ED 331 GENERAL TEACHING METHODS is required in all P/12 programs

ED 385.  METHODS OF TEACHING SCIENCE (3)  Students develop competencies in methods of science.  The preparation of unit plans and lesson plans as well as an overview of PEPE skills are essential parts of the course.  Field experience is required.  Prerequisite: Junior standing

The State Department of Education requires that all methods classes be in specific areas of study.

The number of hours in P/12 programs remains the same.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

Methods courses will be taught by adjunct faculty.

XII. New Course

Currently ED 331 GENERAL TEACHING METHODS is required in all P/12 programs

ED 386.  METHODS OF TEACHING SOCIAL SCIENCE (3) Students develop competencies in methods of teaching social science.  The preparation of unit plans and lesson plans as well as an overview of PEPE skills are essential parts of the course.  Field experience is required.  Prerequisite: Junior standing

The State Department of Education requires that all methods classes be in specific areas of study.

The number of hours in P/12 programs remains the same.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

Methods courses will be taught by adjunct faculty.

XIII. New Course

Currently ED 331 GENERAL TEACHING METHODS is required in all P/12 programs

ED 384.  METHODS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3) Students develop competencies in methods of teaching physical education.  The preparation of unit plans and lesson plans as well as an overview of PEPE skills are essential parts of the course.  Field experience is required.  Prerequisite: Junior standing

The State Department of Education requires that all methods classes be in specific areas of study.

The number of hours in P/12 programs remains the same.

Approved by COE Academic Council on January 20, 2006.

Methods courses will be taught by adjunct faculty.

Department  of Leadership and Instruction  Contact: Dr. Marion Madison  ext. 3436 Station # 34

1. Type of Change

2. Current details: 3. Proposed details: 4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. 5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) 6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.
I. New Course   EE 303.  Behavior  Management for Elementary Teachers (3) This course will focus on building classroom management in the elementary classroom.

Faculty requested that this course be added in response to student feedback.

It will add one course to the required coursework.

It will add one course to the faculty but there will be no budgetary implications.

II. Course Deletion  Major Requirement Change

GY 300 –Geography for Teachers – Required for  all elementary  education majors

GY 300. –Geography for Teachers The faculty agreed to teach more geography within the methods courses. Negligible None

III. Major Requirement Change

 

SP 129.  Spanish for Educators (3)  Instruction and practice in Spanish phrases needed by school teachers, as well as basic Hispanic cultural background important to educators.

To be added to both Elementary/Early Childhood & Special Education major requirements

The Spanish population grew 300% in Alabama last year.  It is felt that this will be a trend in the future.

Negligible impact

None
IV. Basic Curriculum Requirement Change

UWA 101 Freshman Seminar required under Other Core requirements.

There are 63 hours required in the Basic Curriculum for Elementary  Education.

Remove the requirement from the Basic Curriculum –Other core Requirements

In line with other University Basic Curriculum. Students who come into the program who are not freshmen do not need the course.

None

None

Department  of Physical Education & Athletic Training  Contact:  Dr. R. T. Floyd, ext. 3714 Station # 14

1. Type of Change

2. Current details: 3. Proposed details: 4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change. 5. Academic Implications/ Approval by Appropriate Councils: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.  List date of approval by appropriate council (if applicable) 6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.
I. Basic Curriculum Requirement Change

COE BASIC CURRICULUM

II. Humanities and Fine Arts

12

A. Six semester hours from the following sequences:

 

EH 211, Introduction to Literature I

3

EH 212, Introduction to Literature II

3

or

 

EH 213, Honors Literature I

3

EH 214, Honors Literature II

3

B. Three semester hours from the following:

 

SH 100, Principles of Public Speaking

3

SH 150, Professional Speaking

3

C. Three semester hours from the following:

 

AT 100, Introduction to Art

3

MU 100, Introduction to Music

3

TH 100, Introduction to Theatre

3

COE BASIC CURRICULUM

II. Humanities and Fine Arts

12

 

A. Six semester hours from the following sequences:

 

 

EH 211, Introduction to Literature I

3

 

EH 212, Introduction to Literature II

3

 

or

 

 

EH 213, Honors Literature I

3

 

EH 214, Honors Literature II

3

 

B. Three semester hours from the following:

 

 

SH 100, Principles of Public Speaking

3

 

SH 150, Professional Speaking

3

 

C. Three semester hours from the following:

 

 

AT 100, Introduction to Art

3

 

MU 100, Introduction to Music

3

 

TH 100, Introduction to Theatre

3

 

or for Honor students

 

 

HR 200, Honors Special Topics:  Interdisciplinary

2

 

and

 

 

HR 100, Honors Forum

1

 

To allow all UWA Honors Program students in Physical Education and Athletic Training the option of using their honors courses instead of AT 200, MU 100, or TH 100 to meet the Fine Arts requirement.

None.  Approved by COE Academic Council by Feb. 10, 2006 None
II. Basic Curriculum Requirement Change
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P-12)
III.  Natural Sciences and Mathematics 11 hours
A. Four semester hours from the following:
BY 104, Principles of Biology 4
BY 103, Honors Biology 4
B. MH 113, Precalculus Algebra 3
C.  Four semester hours from the following:
BY 112, General Botany 4
BY 122, General Zoology 4
CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry 4
CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry 4
CH 111, General Chemistry I 4
EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Science 4
ES 100, Survey of Earth Science 4
ES 120, Survey of Astronomy 4
PH 100, Survey of Physics 4
PH 201, College Physics I 4
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P-12)
III.  Natural Sciences and Mathematics 11 hours
A. Four semester hours from the following:
BY 101, Introduction to Biology I 4
BY 104, Principles of Biology 4
BY 103, Honors Biology 4
B. MH 113, Precalculus Algebra 3
C.  Four semester hours from the following:
BY 102, Introduction to Biology II 4
BY 112, General Botany 4
BY 122, General Zoology 4
CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry 4
CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry 4
CH 111, General Chemistry I 4
EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Science 4
ES 100, Survey of Earth Science 4
ES 120, Survey of Astronomy 4
PH 100, Survey of Physics 4
PH 201, College Physics I 4
To allow Physical Education (P-12) majors the option of taking BY 101 & BY 102 instead of BY 104 None.  Approved by COE Academic Council by Feb. 10, 2006 None
III. Basic Curriculum Requirement Change
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(NON-TEACHING CURRICULUM)
III.  Natural Sciences and Mathematics 11 hours
A. Four semester hours from the following:
BY 104, Principles of Biology 4
BY 103, Honors Biology 4
B. MH 113, Precalculus Algebra 3
C.  Four semester hours from the following:
For Exercise Science Emphasis
BY 122, General Zoology 4
For Sport Management Emphasis
BY 112, General Botany 4
BY 122, General Zoology 4
CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry 4
CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry 4
CH 111, General Chemistry I 4
EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Science 4
ES 100, Survey of Earth Science 4
ES 120, Survey of Astronomy 4
PH 100, Survey of Physics 4
PH 201, College Physics I 4
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(NON-TEACHING CURRICULUM)
III.  Natural Sciences and Mathematics 11 hours
A. Four semester hours from the following:
For Exercise Science Emphasis
BY 104, Principles of Biology 4
BY 103, Honors Biology 4
For Sport Management Emphasis
BY 101, Introduction to Biology I 4
BY 104, Principles of Biology 4
BY 103, Honors Biology 4
B. MH 113, Precalculus Algebra 3
C.  Four semester hours from the following:
For Exercise Science Emphasis
BY 122, General Zoology 4
For Sport Management Emphasis
BY 102, Introduction to Biology II 4
BY 112, General Botany 4
BY 122, General Zoology 4
CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry 4
CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry 4
CH 111, General Chemistry I 4
EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Science 4
ES 100, Survey of Earth Science 4
ES 120, Survey of Astronomy 4
PH 100, Survey of Physics 4
PH 201, College Physics I 4
To allow Physical Education Sports Management Emphasis majors the option of taking BY 101 & BY 102 instead of BY 104 None.  Approved by COE Academic Council by Feb. 10, 2006 None
IV. Major Requirement Change
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(NON-TEACHING CURRICULUM)
Exercise Science Emphasis 48-49 hours
BY 232, Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BY 234, Medical Terminology 3
BY 331, Immunology 3
PE  273, Introduction of Athletic Training 3
PE 323, Adapted Physical Education 3
PE 345, Motor Learning/Motor Development 3
PE 421, Testing in Human Performance 3
PE 442, Sport and Exercise Nutrition 3
PE 445, Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1
PE 446, Biomechanics of Human Movement 3
PE 449, Exercise Science Internship 12
PE 451, Fitness and Wellness Programming 3
Approved Physical Education/Athletic Training Electives (300-400 level) 3-4
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(NON-TEACHING CURRICULUM)
Exercise Science Emphasis 48-49 hours
BY 232, Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BY 234, Medical Terminology 3
BY 331, Immunology
or
BY 330, Hematology
3
PE  273, Introduction of Athletic Training 3
PE 323, Adapted Physical Education 3
PE 345, Motor Learning/Motor Development 3
PE 421, Testing in Human Performance 3
PE 442, Sport and Exercise Nutrition 3
PE 445, Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1
PE 446, Biomechanics of Human Movement 3
PE 449, Exercise Science Internship 12
PE 451, Fitness and Wellness Programming 3
Approved Physical Education/Athletic Training Electives (300-400 level) 3-4
  None.  Approved by COE Academic Council by Feb. 3, 2006  
V. Major Requirement Change
TEACHING FIELD REQUIREMENTS 27 HOURS
PE 273, Introduction to Athletic Training 3
PE 280, Teaching, Coaching, and Officiating Traditional Team Sports 3
or
PE 281, Teaching, Coaching, and Officiating Non-Traditional Team Sports 3
PE 321, Teaching Elementary Games and Activities 3
PE 323, Adapted Physical Education 3
PE 324, Methods of Teaching Physical Education 3
PE 345, Motor Learning 3
PE 432, Organization and Administration in Human Performance 3
PE 443, Kinesiology 3
PE 444, Exercise Physiology 3
TEACHING FIELD REQUIREMENTS 27 HOURS
PE 273, Introduction to Athletic Training 3
PE 280, Teaching, Coaching, and Officiating Traditional Team Sports 3
PE 281, Teaching, Coaching, and Officiating Non-Traditional Team Sports 3
PE 321, Teaching Elementary Games and Activities 3