Spring 2008 Curriculum Change Proposals approved on February 26,  2008

 

Curriculum Changes approved by the UAC at February 26, 2008 Meeting

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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 of Accounting, Finance, and Economics Faculty  Contact:    Mitzi Green ext. 377 Station # 21

1. Check all applicable items:

2. Specific details: List current details.

3. Specific Details: List 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

 

AC 491.  CPA Review: Auditing and Attestation (1)
Intensive review of auditing topics related to planning and engagement responsibilities, risk assessment, internal control, evidence, and reports.

CPA Review (Certified Public Accountant exam preparatory course) was taught for the first time in Summer 2007 as a new course offering in the 150-hour accounting program. Four 1-hour Special Topic credits (AC 408-01, 02, 03, & 04) were offered for each of the parts of the CPA exam.  The parts are:
(1) Auditing and Attestation
(2) Financial Accounting and Reporting
(3) Regulation
(4) Business Environment and Concepts

CPA Review will be offered as an exam preparatory course in the 150-hour accounting program.  The course will enhance the purpose of the accounting program to prepare students in obtaining the CPA credential.

Approved by College Academic Council 2/25/08

None

II. New Course

 

AC 492.  CPA Review: Financial Accounting and Reporting (1)
Intensive review of accounting topics related to  business structure, economics, finance, information technology, and cost accounting.  Prerequisite: Completion of all required accounting major courses or approval of instructor.

CPA Review will be offered as an exam preparatory course in the 150-hour accounting program.  The course will enhance the purpose of the accounting program to prepare students in obtaining the CPA credential.

Approved by  College Academic Council 2/25/08

None

III. New Course

 

AC 493.  CPA Review: Regulation (1)
Intensive review of topics related to  business structure, economics, finance, information technology, and cost accounting.  Prerequisite: Completion of all required accounting major courses or approval of instructor.

CPA Review will be offered as an exam preparatory course in the 150-hour accounting program.  The course will enhance the purpose of the accounting program to prepare students in obtaining the CPA credential.

Approved by College Academic Council 2/25/08

None

IV. New Course

 

AC 494.  CPA Review: Business Environment and Concepts (1)
Intensive review of topics related to  business structure, economics, finance, information technology, and cost accounting.  Prerequisite: Completion of all required accounting major courses or approval of instructor.

CPA Review will be offered as an exam preparatory course in the 150-hour accounting program.  The course will enhance the purpose of the accounting program to prepare students in obtaining the CPA credential.

Approved by College Academic Council 2/25/08

None

Department of Business Administration, Management, and Marketing   Contact: Dr. Linda Carr  ext. 3471 Station # 21

1. Check all applicable items:

2. Specific details: List current details.

3. Specific Details: List 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

 

AC 300.  Survey of Accounting (3)
Survey of financial and managerial concepts helpful in understanding business concepts and practices.  Covers financial statements for merchandising, manufacturing and service companies.  Topics include:  accounting cycle, financial statement analysis, budgeting, standard costing, contribution margins, cost-volume-profit analysis, and decision making.  This course may not be used to fulfill requirements in the Business Administration programs.  Prerequisites:  MH 113, EC 231, EC 232.

Created to avoid hidden prerequisites in the  B.S. in Technology program.

College of Business Academic Council Approved 2/25/08

Non

II. New Course

 

MK 380.  Service Marketing (3)
Promotes understanding of services marketing and its critical contribution to marketing.  Topics include customer expectations and perceptions in the design of service processes and standards. 
Prerequsite: MK 300.

Bring offerings to current programs.

College of Business Academic Council Approved 2/25/08

None

III. New Course

 

MK 450.  International Marketing (3).
Decision making and policy formation relative to the cultural, social, political, legal, and political aspects of marketing in global environments. 
Prerequsite: MK 300.

Globalization needs greater emphasis in curriculum.

College of Business Academic Council Approved 2/25/08

None

IV. Emphasis Requirement Change

Marketing Emphasis:

15

MK 310, Salesmanship

3

MK 320, Retail Management

3

MK 330, Advertising

3

MK 350, Market Research

3

MK 360, Marketing Problems and    Analysis
or
MK 370, Marketing Management
3

Marketing Emphasis:

15

MK 320, Retail Management

3

MK 330, Advertising

3

MK 350, Market Research

3

MK 360, Marketing Problems and    Analysis
or
MK 370, Marketing Management

3

Approved Elective in Marketing

3

At present the marketing emphasis includes all the marketing courses offered.   Adding two more will allow a student to more easily complete the emphasis.

College of Business Academic Council Approved 2/25/08

None

V. New Course

 

MG 440.  International Management (3)
Strategic and operational issues associated with managing international or multinational organizations.  Global and domestic market forces, adjustments to traditional operations and business activities and cultural considerations affecting management of international business.
Prerequsite: MG 300.

The management major does not include a course in which the primary emphasis is international.

College of Business Academic Council Approved 2/25/08

None

Department of Computer Information Systems & Technology   Contact: Dr. Wayne Bedford  ext. 3687 Station # 21

1. Check all applicable items:

2. Specific details: List current details.

3. Specific Details: List 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 Prerequisite Change 

CS 310.  Ethics in CIS (3)
An introduction to theories of ethics as related to the use of computer and information technology and the associated social and ethical implications. Includes intellectual property, copyright, computer crime, ownership of personal data, freedom of speech, the right to privacy, and codes of ethical and professional conduct for IT practitioners. Prerequisites: “C” or higher in CS 300 and junior/senior standing.

CS 310.  Ethics in CIS (3)
An introduction to theories of ethics as related to the use of computer and information technology and the associated social and ethical implications. Includes intellectual property, copyright, computer crime, ownership of personal data, freedom of speech, the right to privacy, and codes of ethical and professional conduct for IT practitioners. Prerequisites: “C” or higher in CS 300 and junior/senior standing or permission of the Dean.

 

Approved by College of Business Academic Council 2/25/08

None

II. Course Prerequisite Change 

CS 315. IS Project Management (3)
A study of the foundations of project management and project management techniques currently employed for business and information systems projects, including project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in CS 300.

CS 315. IS Project Management (3)
A study of the foundations of project management and project management techniques currently employed for business and information systems projects, including project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in CS 300 and “C” or higher in MG 300.

Most of the material discussed is introduced in MG 300 and expanded in this course. Students need the basic material for clearer understanding.

Approved by College of Business Academic Council 2/25/08

None

Julia Tutwiler College of Education

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 Clarification

For Physical Education Teaching

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.    Four semester hours from the following:

BY 101, Introduction to Biology I

BY 104, Principles of Biology

BY 103, Honors Biology

C.     Four semester hours from the following

BY 102, Introduction to Biology II

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Science

ES 100, Survey of Earth Science

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 190, Astronomy

PH 201, College Physics I

For Physical Education Teaching

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.     One of the following three options:

BY 101 and BY 102, Introduction to Biology I and II*

BY 103, Honors Biology

BY 104, Principles of Biology

*Students may be advised to take this two semester combination based on academic experience and ACT performance.  Students completing BY101 and BY102 do not need to complete any coursework from part C below.

C.     Four semester hours from the following

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 201, College Physics I

BY 231, Human Anatomy and Physiology I is required for all departmental majors and carries a prerequisite of BY 104 or BY 101 and BY 102.  This language is intended to make it clearer to both advisors and students

None, except to reduce confusion and possibly prevent some unnecessary course work.
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/12/08

None
II. Basic Curriculum Requirement Clarification

For Athletic Training

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.    Four semester hours from the following:

BY 101, Introduction to Biology I

BY 104, Principles of Biology

BY 103, Honors Biology

C.     Four semester hours from the following

BY 102, Introduction to Biology II

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 201, College Physics I

For Athletic Training

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.     One of the following three options:

BY 101 and BY 102, Introduction to Biology I and II*

BY 103, Honors Biology

BY 104, Principles of Biology

*Students may be advised to take this two semester combination based on academic experience and ACT performance.  Students completing BY101 and BY102 do not need to complete any coursework from part C below.

C.     Four semester hours from the following

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 201, College Physics I

BY 231, Human Anatomy and Physiology I is required for all departmental majors and carries a prerequisite of BY 104 or BY 101 and BY 102.  This language is intended to make it clearer to both advisors and students None, except to reduce confusion and possibly prevent some unnecessary course work.
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/12/08
None
III. Basic Curriculum Requirement Clarification

For Physical Education (Non-teaching)

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.    Four semester hours from the following:

For Exercise Science:

BY 104, Principles of Biology

BY 103, Honors Biology

For Sports Management:

BY 101, Introduction to Biology I

BY 104, Principles of Biology

BY 103, Honors Biology

C.     Four semester hours from the following

For Exercise Science emphasis:

BY 222, General Zoology

For Sports Management emphasis:

BY 102, Introduction to Biology II

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Science

ES 100, Survey of Earth Science

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 190, Astronomy

PH 201, College Physics I

For Physical Education (Non-teaching)

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

A.     One of the following three options:

BY 101 and BY 102, Introduction to Biology I and II*

BY 103, Honors Biology

BY 104, Principles of Biology

*Students may be advised to take this two semester combination based on academic experience and ACT performance.  Students in the Sports Management emphasis completing BY101 and BY102 do not need to complete any coursework from part C below.

C.     Four semester hours from the following

For Exercise Science emphasis:

BY 222, General Zoology

For Sports Management emphasis:

BY 212, General Botany

BY 222, General Zoology

CH 101, Introductory General Chemistry

CH 102, Introductory Organic Chemistry

CH 111, General Chemistry I

EN 100, Introduction to Environmental Science

ES 100, Survey of Earth Science

PH 100, Survey of Physics I

PH 190, Astronomy

PH 201, College Physics I

BY 231, Human Anatomy and Physiology I is required for all departmental majors and carries a prerequisite of BY 104 or BY 101 and BY 102.  This language is intended to make it clearer to both advisors and students None, except to reduce confusion and possibly prevent some unnecessary course work.
Approved by COE Academic Council 2/12/08
None
IV. Major Requirement Change

ATHLETIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

60

AH 101, Practicum in Athletic Training I

1

AH 102, Practicum in Athletic Training II

1

AH 200, Introduction to Athletic Training

3

AH 281, Athletic Training Clinical Education I

1

AH 282, Athletic Training Clinical Education II

1

AH 300, General Medical Aspects of Athletic Training

3

AH 322, Evaluation of Injuries I

3

AH 323, Evaluation of Injuries I Laboratory

1

AH 324, Evaluation of Injuries II

3

AH 325, Evaluation of Injuries II Laboratory

1

AH 330, Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training

3

AH 331, Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training Laboratory

1

AH 340, Rehabilitation of Injuries

3

AH 341, Rehabilitation of Injuries Laboratory

1

AH 350, Organization and Administration of Athletic Training

3

AH 381, Athletic Training Clinical Education III

1

AH 382, Athletic Training Clinical Education IV

1

AH 400, Clinical Decisions in Athletic Training

3

AH 408, Seminar in Athletic Training

1

AH 410, Protective Techniques for Injuries

3

AH 481, Athletic Training Clinical Education V

1

AH 482, Athletic Training Clinical Education VI

1

PE 250, First Aid and CPR Professional Rescuer/AED

1

PE 443, Kinesiology

3

PE 444, Exercise Physiology

3

PE 445, Exercise Physiology Lab I

1

PE 446, Biomechanics of Human Movement

3

PE 465, Psychology and Sociology of Human Performance

3

PE 470, Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs

3

Electives from the following:

3

AH 397, Independent Study in Athletic Training (1-3)

 

AH 409, Preprofessional Clinical Experience (1-4)

 

AH 498, Selected Topics in Athletic Training (1-3)

 

BY 234, Medical Terminology (3)

 

PE 242, Flexibility (2)

 

PE 246, Endurance Training (2)

 

PE 421, Testing in Human Performance (3)

 

PE 434, Sport and Exercise Law (3)

 

PE 451, Fitness and Wellness Programming (3)

 

PE 475, Emergency Management Athletic Injuries (1-3)

 

PE 476, Sports Medicine Seminar and Workshop (1-3)

 

PY 428, Health Psychology (3)

 

SH 330, Interpersonal Communication (3)

 

SP 229, Spanish for Medical Personnel (3)

 

ATHLETIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

60

AH 101, Practicum in Athletic Training I

1

AH 102, Practicum in Athletic Training II

1

AH 200, Introduction to Athletic Training

3

AH 281, Athletic Training Clinical Education I

1

AH 282, Athletic Training Clinical Education II

1

AH 300, General Medical Aspects of Athletic Training

3

AH 322, Evaluation of Injuries I

3

AH 323, Evaluation of Injuries I Laboratory

1

AH 324, Evaluation of Injuries II

3

AH 325, Evaluation of Injuries II Laboratory

1

AH 330,