TTU Curriculum Committee

Tennessee Technological University

The University Curriculum Committee met Thursday, April 15, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. in the Deans Conference Room, Derryberry Hall.

Members Present
Dr. Rafal Ablamowicz	Ms. Kathie McGlamery
Dean Jack Armistead	Major Stephen McMillan
Dr. Dan Combs	Dr. Marilyn Musacchio
Ms. Edith Duvier	Ms. Deanna Nipp
Dr. Kurt Eisen	Dr. Scott Northrup
Dr. Don Elkins	Dr. Francis Otuonye
Dr. Susan Elkins	Dr. Larry Peach
Dr. Robert Elmore	Dr. Gary Pickett
Dr. Ahmed Elsawy	Dr. P.K. Rajan
Dr. Wade Faw	Dr. Srini Ramaswamy
Dr. Darrell Garber	Dr. Jeff Roberts
Mr. Jonathan Good	Dr. Michael Rohr
Ms. Yvonne Gribble	Dr. Stephen Sanders
Dr. Darrell Hoy	Dr. John Shriner
Mr. Ken Hunter	Dr. Mark Stephens
Dr. Steve Idem	Dr. Gretta Stanger
Dr. Larry Knox	Prof. Rebecca Tolbert
Dr. Marketta Laurila	Ms. Janet Whiteaker
Dr. Roy Loutzenheiser	Ms. Jerri Winningham

Members Absent
Dr. Pedro Arce	Ms. Carie Harrington
Dr. Marvin Barker	Ms. Kayla Cherry
Ms. Julie Galloway	Ms. Keeley Cherry
Dr. Jessica Matson	Ms. Rachel Wright
Dr. Bob Niebuhr	Ms. Jessica Chestnutt
Ms. Katy Bayne	Mr. Tony McBroom
Ms. Shannon Bennett

Guests
Ms. Dixie Ashburn	Dr. Sandy Smith
Dr. Bob Clougherty	Dr. John Harris
Ms. Denise Hensley

SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS
1.	Approval of Revised Agenda
2.	Approval of February 19 Minutes
3.	Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
4.	Approval of Degree Requirement Changes from the Department of History
5.	Approval of Curriculum and Course Changes from the Department of Physics
6.	Approval of Curriculum and Course Changes from the Department of Computer Science
7.	Approval of BFA-Art Education Curriculum Changes from the Department of Music and Art
8.	Approval of Instrumental and Vocal/General Licensure Options Curriculum Changes from the Department of Music and Art
9.	Approval of Change in Minors for Art and Music from the Department of Music and Art
10.	Approval of Course Changes in the Fiber Curriculum from the Department of Music and Art
11.	Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Music and Art
12.	Approval of Violin/Viola Course Changes from the Department of Music and Art
13.	Approval of Change in "Effective Date" from the Department of English
14.	Approval of Course Additions from the Department of English
15.	Approval of Curriculum Change from the Web Design Program
16.	Approval of Course Additions, Deletions and Changes from the Department of Foreign Languages
17.	Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Foreign Languages
18.	Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Earth Sciences
19.	Approval of B.S. Degree Name Change from the Department of Earth Sciences
20.	Approval of New Concentration from the Department of Earth Sciences
21.	Approval of Curriculum Changes in Secondary Education/English (7-12) from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
22.	Approval of TECTA/TTU Course Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
23.	Approval of Curriculum Changes in Multidisciplinary Studies General (Non-Licensure) from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
24.	Approval of Curriculum Changes in 120-Hour Program from the Department of Sociology and Political Science
25.	Approval of Course Designation Change from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
26.	Approval of Course Deletion and Changes from the Department of Mechanical Engineering
27.	Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
28.	Approval of Curriculum Additions, Deletions and Changes from the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
29.	Approval of Curriculum Changes from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Extended Education
30.	Approval of Course Addition and Change from the Department of Mathematics
31.	2004 Catalog Announcement
32.	Election of 2004-05 Chairperson

PROCEEDINGS

Approval of Agenda as Revised

Dr. Eisen requested agenda item #25 be moved to item #3.

Dr. Elsawy moved to approve agenda as revised. The motion was seconded by Dr. Faw and carried.

Approval of February 19, 2004 Minutes

Motion. Dr. Elsawy moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Dr. Shriner and carried.

Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

In a memorandum dated March 30, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

I.	Course Additions, Deletions, Changes
	a.	Additions--- None
	b.	Deletions--- None
	c.	Changes
		i.	From:
			CEE 3030. Civil Engineering Materials. Lec. 2. Lab 2. Credit 3. Prerequisites: BE 1120, CEE 3110. Characteristics and uses of aggregates, Portland cement, concrete and bituminous materials for highways and other major engineering works. Evaluation and significance of basic soil properties.
			To:
			CEE 3030. Civil Engineering Materials. Lec. 2. Lab 2. Credit 3. Prerequisites: ENGR 1120, CEE 3110. Characteristics and uses of aggregates, Portland cement, concrete and bituminous materials for highways and other major engineering works.
		ii.	From:
			CEE 4350 (5350). Advanced Structural Design. Lec. 3. Credit 3. Prerequisite: CEE 4310. Special topics in analysis and design of steel structures. Plastic design, composite design, plate girders, special connections, and introduction to timber design.
			To:
			CEE 4350 (5350). Advanced Structural Design. Lec. 3. Credit 3.Prerequisite: CEE 4310. Special topics in analysis and design of steel structures. Plastic design, composite design, plate girders, and special connections.
		iii.	From:
			CEE 4600 (5600). Advanced Construction Materials. Lec. 2. Lab 2. Credit 3. Prerequisite: CEE 3030. Aggregate production and improvement. Masonry materials, design andconstruction. Engineering properties of wood. Concrete formwork design including scaffolding andshorting. Introduction to metals and plastics.
			To:
			CEE 4600 (5600). Advanced Construction Materials. Lec. 2. Lab 2. Credit 3. Prerequisite: CEE 3030. High-strength and lightweight, PCC mixture design and adjustment. Concrete formwork design. Design and testing of flowable fill and previous concrete mixtures. Masonry materials evaluation. Aggregate production and improvement.

Motion. Dr. Loutzenheiser moved to approve the changes effective Summer 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Hoy and carried.

Approval of Change in Degree Requirements from the Department of History

In a memorandum dated March 1, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

The Department proposes the following change in its B.S. Degree requirements. Whereas the requirements were but 8 credits of science from the General Education Core, the requirements will now be, in addition:

15 credits of science, total, chosen from ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, and PHYS.

At least 8 credits in the same discipline.

History 2900, or History 4290, or History 4810, or Math 4610 may substitute for 3 of the 15 total credits

Motion. Dr. Roberts moved to approve the change effective Spring 2005. The motion was seconded by Dr. Northrup and carried.

Approval of Curriculum and Course Changes from the Department of Physics

In a memorandum dated March 1, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Changes:

FROM:

PHYS 2110. General Physics. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Corequisite: MATH 1920. Introduction to classical mechanics, mechanical waves, and thermodynamics.

TO:

PHYS 2110. General Physics. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 1920. Introduction to classical mechanics, mechanical waves, and thermodynamics.

FROM:

PHYS 2111. General Physics Laboratory. Lab. 3. Credit 1.
Corequisite: PHYS 2110. Experiments in classical mechanics, mechanical waves, and thermodynamics.

TO:

PHYS 2111. General Physics Laboratory. Lab. 3. Credit 1.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 2110. Experiments in classical mechanics, mechanical waves, and thermodynamics.

FROM:

PHYS 2120. General Physics. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2110. Corequisite: MATH 2110 or MATH 2120. Introduction to classical electromagnetism and optics.

TO:

PHYS 2120. General Physics. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2110. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 2110 or MATH 2120. Introduction to classical electromagnetism and optics.

FROM:

PHYS 2121. General Physics Laboratory. Lab. 3. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2111. Corequisite: PHYS 2120. Experiments in classical electromagnetism and optics.

TO:

PHYS 2121. General Physics Laboratory. Lab. 3. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2111. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 2120. Experiments in classical electromagnetism and optics.

FROM:

PHYS 3810-20. Quantum Mechanics I-II. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2420, 2920. Corequisite: MATH 4510. Introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics and applications to simple systems.

TO:

PHYS 3810-20. Quantum Mechanics I-II. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2420, 2920. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 4510. Introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics and applications to simple systems.

FROM:

PHYS 4610. Classical Electricity and Magnetism. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2920 . Corequisite: MATH 4510. Theory of electrostatics, electrodynamics, Maxwell's Equations, boundary value problems.

TO:

PHYS 4610. Classical Electricity and Magnetism. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2920. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 4510. Theory of electrostatics, electrodynamics, Maxwell's Equations, boundary value problems.

FROM:

PHYS 4620. Classical Electricity and Magnetism. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4610. Corequisite: PHYS 2420. Applications of Maxwell's Equations to electromagnetic waves and other phenomena. Relativistic electrodynamics.

TO:

PHYS 4620. Classical Electricity and Magnetism. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4610. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 2420. Applications of Maxwell's Equations to electromagnetic waves and other phenomena. Relativistic electrodynamics.

CURRICULUM CHANGES:

In the physics curriculum, change the credit hours listed for MATH 3470 from 4 to 3.
Add MATH 3810 (3 hrs) as a required course for the Option I physics curriculum.
Remove 2 hours of elective credit from the Option I physics curriculum.
Revise the Option II footnote to reflect the requirement of 8 upper-division credit hours among the 14 hours of Option II credits and 8 hours of elective credits.

Motion. Dr. Shriner moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Knox and carried.

Approval of Curriculum and Course Changes from the Department of Computer Sciences

In a memorandum dated March 3, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

1. Course Number Changes:

From CSC 2000 to CSC 2001.

CSC 2001. Concepts in Computer Science. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: None. Introduces the fundamental concepts of computing an overview of computer science as a discipline. The course introduces the historical and social context of computing, including ethical issues. The class will include the initiation of a portfolio that students will use to document learned skills and completed projects throughout their undergraduate experience.

2. Minor Requirements:

Update the statement on CSC Minor to: “A Computer Science minor should have completed CSC 2020/2021, plus 6 hours of upper division computer science courses for a total of at least 15 hours in Computer Science (not to include CSC 1100 or CSC 1070).”

3. Prerequisite/Co-requisite Changes:

a. Add CSC 2001 (for CSC 2000) as prerequisite to CSC 2010 and CSC 2011

From:

CSC 2010. Introduction to Computer Science. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Co-requisite: CSC 2011, MATH 1730 or equivalent. Digital computers; problem solving and algorithm development; programming in an object-oriented language; methods and style are emphasized.

CSC 2011. Introduction to Computer Science Laboratory. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Corequisites: CSC 2010, MATH 1730 or equivalent. A series of weekly laboratory exercises for developing proficiency in object-oriented programming and problem solving.

To:

CSC 2010. Introduction to Computer Science. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: CSC 2001, Corequisites: CSC 2011, MATH 1730 or equivalent. Digital computers; problem solving and algorithm development; programming in an object-oriented language; methods and style are emphasized.

CSC 2011. Introduction to Computer Science Laboratory. Lab. 2. Credit 1.
Prerequisite: CSC 2001, Corequisites: CSC 2010, MATH 1730 or equivalent. A series of weekly laboratory exercises for developing proficiency in object-oriented programming and problem solving.

b. Change CSC 2020 as a prerequisite to CSC 2020 & CSC 2021 as the prerequisite for all classes requiring CSC 2020 as a prerequisite. These classes include: CSC 2400, CSC 2710, CSC 3340, CSC 3410, CSC 3500, CSC 3620.

c. Add CSC 2020 as a co-requisite to CSC 2710

From:

CSC 2710. Foundations of Computer Science. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: CSC 2020, CSC 1610. Application of discrete structures to model computational processes; techniques for analysis of algorithms; automata and concepts of language theory.

To:

CSC 2710. Foundations of Computer Science. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: CSC 2020 & CSC 2021. Corequisite: CSC 1610. Application of discrete structures to model computational processes; techniques for analysis of algorithms; automata and concepts of language theory.

Change 4800 to 4801, 4802, 4803, etc. - similar to CSC 4900 (this was recommended by Ms. Tolbert some time ago)

From:

CSC 4800 (5800) 4810 (5810). Directed Readings in Computer Science. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course provides for individual study under the direction of a faculty member in developing areas of computer science.

To:

CSC 4800 (5800), 4801(5801), 4802(5802). Directed Readings in Computer Science. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course provides for individual study under the direction of a faculty member in developing areas of computer science.

4. Revisions to 120-Hr Curriculum

a. Update the 120-hr curriculum to become effective Summer 2004 and offer the capstone project course during the summer 2004 semester.

b. Add Math 2011 to the Math requirements of the new 120-hr CSC program.

Motion. Dean Garber moved to approve the changes effective Summer 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Ablamowicz.

It was recommended that the numbering for CSC 4800 be changed to: CSC 4801(5801), 4802(5802),4803(5803) with the credits listed as 1-3.

Dr. Ablamowicz requested that the title of MATH 2011 be corrected to match the Department of Mathematics course title.

These were accepted as a friendly amendment and the motion carried.

Approval of BFA-Art Education Curriculum Changes from the Department of Music and Art

In a memorandum dated March 25, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

I.	Curricular Additions, Deletions, Changes
	A.	Additions
		a.	EDPY 3300 – Evaluation and Guidance, Lecture 3, Credit 3
	B.	Deletions
		a.	FOED 3010 – Integrating Instructional Technology into the Classroom
		b.	ART 3210, Art Applications II
	C.	Changes
		a.	ART 2110, ART 2120 – Art History I and Art History II
		b.	Primary Emphasis – Increase from eleven (11) to seventeen (17) credits in the student’s selected studio emphasis
II.	Course Additions, Deletions, Changes
	A.	Additions – None
	B.	Deletions
		a.	ART 3210 – Art Applications II
		b.	ART 4140 – Art Theory
	D.	Changes
		a.	ARED 2020 – Art Education Theory, Lecture 1, Lab 1, Credit 2
		b.	ARED 3210 – Secondary Art Education (formerly ART 3210, Art Applications II), Lecture 1, Studio 1, Field Experience 1, Credit 3
		c.	ARED 3220 – Teaching Art Appreciation in the Schools, Lab 1, Field Experience 1, Credit 2
		d.	ARED 4870 – Student Teaching I, Credit 5, Corequisite: ARED 4880, ARED 4890; Activities directly related to teaching performance, planning and presenting lessons, directing study, and managing the classroom
		e.	ARED 4880 – Student Teaching II, Credit 5, Corequisite: ARED 4870, ARED 4890; Continuation of the student teaching experience (ARED 4870) in a different setting
		f.	ARED 4890 – Seminar: Education and Society, Credit 2, Corequisite: ARED 4870, ARED 4880; Seminar on the interrelationships among schools, culture and society; an historical, philosophical, and sociological analysis.
		g.	ART 2070 – Digital Art Basics (formerly Computer Illustration), Studio 4, Credit 2, Prerequisite: ART 1010 or permission of instructor; Basic principles and techniques for the artist of input, output and manipulation of images on the computer. Emphasis on the use of Adobe Photoshop with an introduction to design using Adobe Illustrator.
		h.	ART 3530, ART 3531 – Independent Studies in Clay (formerly Independent Studies in Scupture)

Motion. Mr. Good moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Rohr and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes for Instrumental and Vocal/General Licensure from the Department of Music and Art

In a memorandum dated March 25, approval was requested for the following:

I.	Curricular Additions, Deletions, Changes
	A.	Additions
		a.	EDPY 3300 – Evaluation and Guidance, Lecture 3, Credit 3
	B.	Deletions
		a.	FOED 2010 – Introduction to Teaching and Technology, Lecture 3, Credit 3
	C.	Changes
		a.	Make the following adjustments in both Four-Year Plans to accommodate the inclusion of EDPY 3300:
			i.	SPCH 2410 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking; Move from the Sophomore Year to the Freshman Year
			ii.	EDPY 2200 – Educational Psychology; Move from the Junior Year to the Sophomore Year
			iii.	EDPY 3300 – Evaluation and Guidance; Insert into the Junior Year

Motion. Mr. Good moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Laurila and carried.

Approval of Change in Minors for Art and Music from the Department of Music and Art

In a memorandum dated March 29, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

I.	Curricular Additions, Deletions, Changes
	A.	Additions – None
	B.	Deletions – None
	C.	Changes
		a.	Minor in Art (15 credits)
			i.	ART 1010 or 2010 – 2D Design or 3D Design. 3 cr
			ii.	ART 1030 – Art Appreciation 3 cr
			iii.	ART 2310 – Drawing I, Introduction 3 cr
			iv.	Studio Electives 6 cr
		b.	Minor in Music (15 credits)
			i.	MUS 1120 – Harmony I 3 cr
			ii.	MUS 3010 – Music History & Literature I 3 cr
				MUS 3020 – Music History & Literature II 3 cr
			iv.	Applied Music (Private Instruction)* 2 cr
			v.	Ensemble Participation*2 cr
			vi.	Music Elective± 2 cr

* - Students must study for two (2) semesters
- MUS 1014, Functional Performance, may not be used as an elective

Motion. Mr. Good moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Rohr and the motion carried.

Approval of Changes in Fiber Curriculum from the Department of Music and Art

In a memorandum dated March 25, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions, Deletions, Changes

A.	Additions – None
B.	Deletions – None
C.	Changes (Non-substantive)
	a.	The following course names and descriptions need changing:
		ART 2610 – Introduction to Fibers Introduction to the basics of surface design (dyeing and patterning fabric) and weaving cloth on a floor loom. Emphasis on developing the understanding of safe and successful methods of weaving cloth and patterning fabric.
		ART 3610 – Weaving I (formerly Intermediate Weaving) Prerequisite: ART 2610 or permission of instructor. Build technical and design skills in woven fabric structures. Emphasis on the use of the floor loom beyond basic plain weave including a variety of loom- and weaver-controlled pattern weaves. Further experimentation with yarn types and sizes. Pattern drafting introduced.
		ART 3611 – Weaving II (formerly Advanced Weaving) Prerequisite: ART 3610 or permission of instructor. Introduction to more complex weave structures and design issues for hand-woven fabrics. Emphasis on alternative fibers and the creative exploration of designing for weaving.
		ART 3620 – Surface Design I (formerly Intermediate Surface Design) Prerequisite: ART 2610 or permission of instructor. Greater exploration and experimentation of various fabric dyeing and patterning methods using Fiber Reactive and other dyes. Immersion dyeing, painting, stamping, stenciling, and monoprinting on a variety of silk and cotton fabrics. Design issues, sewing skills, and collage techniques are included.
		ART 3621 – Surface Design II (formerly Advanced Surface Design) Prerequisite: ART 3620 or permission of instructor. Introduction to screen-printing for pattern registration printing. Emphasis on screen-printing methods using contact paper stencils and photo screen-printing processes. Introduction to croquis pattern designing for multi-colored repeat pattern printing. Some exploration of fabric piercing and manipulation within the context of repeat pattern designs.
		ART 3630, 3631 – Independent Studies in Fibers Individual fibers projects with emphasis on concept and design in weaving or surface design.
		ART 4610 – Senior Thesis in Fiber Guided individual studio projects leading to a professional level of technical, conceptual, and design accomplishment in a stylistically coherent body of work. A twelve credit series of Senior Thesis classes culminate in a required final Thesis Exhibition.

Motion. Mr. Good moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Peach and carried.

Approval of Music Ensemble Course Changes from the Department of Music and Art

In a memorandum dated March 29, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions, Deletions, Changes

A.	Additions
	a.	MUS 1054
		i.	Men’s Chorus; Lab 2, Credit 1
		ii.	Prerequisite: Successful audition
		iii.	Description: A choral performance ensemble for male voices, open to all University students
B.	Deletions – None
C.	Changes
	a.	MUS 1050
		i.	From: Women’s Glee; Lab 2, Credit 1 - To: Women’s Chorus; Lab 2, Credit 1
		ii.	Prerequisite: Successful audition
		iii.	Description: A choral performance ensemble for female voices, open to all University students

Motion. Mr. Good moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dean Garber and carried.

Approval of Violin/Viola Course Changes from the Department of Music and Art

In a memorandum dated March 30, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions:

MUS 1303 - Private Viola Credit 1-2
MUS 3303 - Private Viola Credit 1-2-3

Course Changes:

From: MUS 1300 - Private Violin/Viola Credit 1-2

To: MUS 1300 - Private Violin Credit 1-2

From: MUS 3300 - Private Violin/Viola Credit 1-2-3

To: MUS 3300 - Private Violin Credit 1-2-3

Motion. Mr. Good moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Rohr and carried.

Approval of Course "Effective Date" Change from the Department of English

In a memorandum dated March 30, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

We request that the course title change approved at the April 17, 2003, meeting of the University Curriculum Committee (described below) be allowed to be effective Summer 2004 in advance of the Fall 2004 date approved at the meeting.

This change would allow English Education majors an opportunity to fulfill a requirement in their core curriculum.

We also request that, if this exception is approve, the course title appear as “African American Literature” in the Summer 2004 course listings.

Course Change:
From: ENGL 4711 (5711) Native American Literature and Culture Lec. 3, Cr. 3
To: ENGL 4711 (5711) Ethnic American Literature Lec. 3, Cr. 3
The course alternates on a yearly basis between studies of Native American literature and studies of African American literature. (Course may be repeated provided the content is different each time.)

Motion. Dr. Stanger moved to approve the change. The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Course Additions from the Department of English

In a memorandum dated February 23, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions:

PC 1500. Introduction to Web Design. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
This course is an introduction to the internet and its function as well as a hands-on workshop on how to build a basic webpage.

PC 2300. Web Site Design: Dynamic Sites. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: PC 1500, CIW certification, evidence of having passed CIW. Exam ID0-410; or consent of the instructor. This course focuses on authoring sites, creating content, creating digital media, and effectively employing standards and technologies for effective site design.

Motion. Dr. Stanger moved to approve the course additions effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of 120-Hour Curriculum for Web Design from the Web Design Program

In a memorandum dated March 26, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

With the changes to meet the new general education curriculum, we request approval of the following new curriculum for Web Design

Justification:	New TBR General Education core; addition of lower division courses for prerequisites
Effective date:	Fall 2004
Graduating class:	TBA

General Education Core (41 hours)
Communication (9 hrs)	ENGL 1010, 1020; PC 2500
Mathematics (5 hrs)	MATH 1730
History (6 hrs)	HIST 2010, 2020
Humanities/Fine Arts (9 hrs); including one Literature course (ENGL 2130, 2230, 2330)	ENGL 2130, 2230, or 2330; 2 other courses from approved list of ART, HIST, MUS, MUAR, PHIL, THEA courses
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hrs)	SOC 1010, ECON 2010
Natural Sciences (8 hrs)	Any courses from approved list

Motion. Ms. Nipp moved to approve the 120-hour curriculum effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Ramaswamy.

Approval of Course Additions, Deletion and Changes from the Department of Foreign Languages

In a memorandum dated March 25, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions:

GERM 2520 German Culture and Civilization (Lec 3, Credit 3)
No background in German required. Sophomore status or consent of instructor required. Introduction in English to German cultural history, geography and diversity, art, architecture, music, and literature, and to the political and social structures and characteristics of Germany today in the context of the European Union. Credit will not be given for both GERM 2520 and GERM 3520.

SPAN 2550 Latin American Culture and Civilization (Lec 3, Credit 3)
No background in Spanish required. Sophomore status or consent of instructor required. Introduction in English to Spanish Latin American cultural history, geography, cultural and ethnic diversity, art, music, literature, and to the political and social structures that have shaped modern Latin America. Credit will not be given for both SPAN 2550 and SPAN 3550.

Course Deletion:

GERM 3510 Germany: The Country and the People (Lec. 2, Credit 2)

Course Changes:

From: FREN 4920 Senior Capstone (Lec. 3, Credit 3)

To: FREN 4920 Senior Capstone (Ind. 3, Credit 3)

From: GERM 4920 Senior Capstone (Lec. 3, Credit 3)

To: GERM 4920 Senior Capstone (Ind. 3, Credit 3)

From: SPAN 4920 Senior Capstone (Lec. 3, Credit 3)

To: SPAN 4920 Senior Capstone (Ind. 3, Credit 3)

Motion. Dr. Laurila moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Knox and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Foreign Languages

In a memorandum dated March 31, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Additions:

FREN 4810/5810 Special Topics in French. Lec. 3, Cr. 3
GERM 4810/5810 Special Topics in German. Lec. 3, Cr. 3
SPAN 4810/5810 Special Topics in Spanish Lec. 3, Cr. 3
Special topics in the French (German, Spanish).

Changes:
Change the history requirement for the major in FREN, GERM, SPAN

FRENCH MAJOR

HISTORY (18 hours)

1010 Survey of European Civ. I
1020 Survey of European Civ. II
2010 American History I
2020 American History II
4550 French Revolution
1 Upper Division History chosen from 4530, 4540, 4560, 4570

To:

HISTORY (12-18 hours)

1010 Survey of European Civ. I
1020 Survey of European Civ. II
2010 American History I
2020 American History II
2 upper division history courses: 4550 and one chosen from 4530, 4540, 4560, 4570

2-course lower level sequence in another foreign language taught in the foreign language

GERMAN MAJOR

From:

HISTORY (18 hours)

1010 Survey of European Civ. I
1020 Survey of European Civ. II
2010 American History I
2020 American History II
2 upper division history courses chosen from 4530, 4540, 4550. 4560, 4570

To:

HISTORY (12-18 hours)

1010 Survey of European Civ. I
1020 Survey of European Civ. II
2010 American History I
2020 American History II
2 upper division history courses chosen from 4530, 4540, 4550, 4560, 4570

2-course lower level sequence in another foreign language taught in the foreign language

SPANISH MAJOR:

From:

HISTORY (12-18 hours)

1010 Survey of European Civ. I
1020 Survey of European Civ. II
2010 American History I
2020 American History II
3710 Survey of Spanish History
1 upper division history course chosen from 4530, 4540, 4550, 4560, 4570

To:

HISTORY (12-18 hours)

1010 Survey of European Civ. I
1020 Survey of European Civ. II
2010 American History I
2020 American History II
HIST 3710 (Survey of the History of Spain) and 4790 (Latin American Studies)

2-course lower level sequence in another foreign language taught in the foreign language

Motion. Dr. Laurila moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Stephens and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Earth Sciences

In memorandums dated March 2, 25 and 30, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:

From: GEOL/GEOG 4710 (GEOL/GEOG 5710) Hydrogeology Lec. 3, Cr. 3

To: GEOL/GEOG 4710 (GEOL/GEOG 5710). Hydrogeology Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4
Effective: Fall 2005

From: GEOL 4100 Environmental Sedimentology. Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4

To: GEOL 4100 Environmental Sedimentology. Lec. 2, Lab. 4, Cr. 4
Effective: Fall 2004

Remove GEOL 1040 (Physical Geology) as a prerequisite for GEOL 1045 (Environmental Geology).
Effective: Fall 2004

Motion. Dr. Knox moved to approve the changes. The motion was seconded by Dr. Faw.

Prof. Tolbert requested that GEOL/GEOG 4710 be changed to GEOL/GEOG 4711 due the change in credit hours.

A vote was taken and the motion carried as amended.

Approval of BS Degree Name Change from the Department of Earth Sciences

In a memorandum dated March 4, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Change:

Change BS degree name from Geology to Geosciences

Motion. Dr. Knox moved to approve the change effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Ramaswamy and carried.

Approval of New Concentration from the Department of Earth Sciences

In a memorandum dated March 4, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Create New Concentration in Environmental Geology
Proposed curriculum for new Environmental Geology Concentration:

General Education Core		(41 hrs.)
Department of Earth Sciences		(42-44 hrs.)
Geol 1040	(Physical)	4
Geol 1045	(GeolEnvir)	4
Geol 2300	(ComputerTech)	3
Geog 4510	(Theory GIS I)	3
Geol 4930/4931	(SeniorThesis)	6
Chem 1110/1120		8
Phy 2010/2020 or Biol 1020/2130		8
Math 1720 (3) or Math 1910 (4)		3-4
One additional math course		3-4
Environmental Geology Concentration		(35-37 hours)
Required Courses
Geol 4100	(EnvirSed)	4
Geol 4150	(Geomorph)	4
Geol 4410	(RemoteSens)	3
Geog 4650	(EnvirGIS)	3
Geol 3200	(WaterRes)	3
Geol 4710	(Hydrogeol)	4
Directed Electives		21 hrs.
(3 of 9 courses required; extra courses can be applied to Free Electives)
Geog 1010	(Weather)	3
Geol 2000	(EarthSys)	3
Agrn 2210	(Soils)	4
Aget 3510	(AgriSurveying)	3
Chem 3710	(ChemEnvir)	3
Agrn 4230	(SoilClass)	3
Biol 4240	(SysBotany)	4
Biol 4740	(PollutionMicrobio)	3
WFS4500	(NatlWildPol)	3
		9-11 hrs.
Free Electives		3-7 hrs.
Total Hours		120

Motion. Dr. Knox moved to approve the new concentration effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Prof. Tolbert and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

In a memorandum dated March 12, 2004, approval was requested for the following program changes in Secondary Education/English (7-12):

Curriculum Addition:

ENGL 2130 American Literature. Lec. 3, Cr. 3

Curriculum Deletion:

ENGL 2910 American Literature I. Lec. 3, Cr. 3

Motion. Dean Garber moved to approve the changes effective Spring 2004. The motion was seconded, contingent on approved general education courses, and carried.

Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

In a memorandum dated March 15, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:

From:
ECSP/ECED 3200 Proc/Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers
Prerequisite: Full Admission to Teacher Educ Program, CFS 2200, CFS 2400 and
ECED 3000

ECSP/ECED 3210 Practicum: Proc. Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers
Prerequisite: Full Admission to Teacher Educ Program, CFS 2200, CFS 2400 and ECED 3000

ECSP/ECED 3000 Curr. Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers
Prerequisite: Full Admission to Teacher Educ Program and CFS 2200

To:
ECSP/ECED 3200 Proc/Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers
Prerequisite CFS 2200, 2400 & ECED 3000 or the equivalent(s)
Corequisite ECSP/ECED 3210

ECSP/ECED 3210 Practicum: Proc. Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers
Prerequisite CFS 2200, 2400 & ECED 3000 or the equivalent(s)
Co requisite ECSP/ECED 3200

ECSP/ECED 3000 Curr. Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers
Prerequisite CFS 2200

Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dean S. Elkins and carried.

Approval of Curriculum Changes from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

In a memorandum dated March 15, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Changes in Multidisciplinary Studies General (Non Licensure)

From:
LSCI 4000/5000 Information Sources. Lec. 2, Cr. 2

To:
LSCI 4000. Information Sources. Lec. 2, Cr. 2

From:
Upper Division General Electives (a number sufficient to total 120 hours)

To:
Electives
(36 hours of total program must be taken at the 3000/4000 level)
The program of study will total 120 hours.

From:
Select 2 different areas from (ART 3200, MUS 3530, THEA 3500, LSCI 4000,
ANY 3000/4000 level HIST/PHIL/SOC/elective

To:
Select 2 different areas from (ART 3200, MUS 3530, THEA 3500, ANY 3000/4000
level HIST, ANY 3000/4000 level PHIL, ANY 3000/4000 level PSY, ANY 3000/4000
level SOC

Motion. Dr. Peach moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dean Garber and carried.

Approval of Changes in 120-Hour Curriculum from the Department of Sociology and Political Science

In a memorandum dated March 26, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Changes:

In the Sociology degree (SOC):

Remove the statement (in the sophomore year) "social and behavioral science electives 6"
and the accompanying footnote listing courses.
Add (in the sophomore year) "electives 3"
Add (in the sophomore year) "humanities and/or fine arts 3"

In the Sociology with option Social Work degree (SOSW)

Remove the statement "social and/or behavioral science electives 6" and its accompanying
footnote listing courses.
Add "electives 3"
Add "humanities and/or fine arts 3"

In the Sociology with option Criminal Justice degree (SOCJ)

Delete "or POLS 2220"
Delete "or PSYCH 2050"

Motion. Dr. Stanger moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004, with the additional approval to include the specification that the 3 hours of foreign languages in Sociology and the 6 hours of foreign languages in Political Science are to be language courses. The motion was seconded by Dr. Laurila and carried.

Approval of Course Designation Change from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

In a memorandum dated March 29, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Designation Change:

Effective February 18, 2004, the name of the department was changed from Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering to Industrial and Systems Engineering. We request that the descriptor for all courses designated as IME to changed to ISE.

Motion. Dr. Hunter moved to approve the change effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Curriculum and Course Changes from the Department of Mechanical Engineering

In a memorandum dated March 19, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:

Elimination of ME 3770 Fluid Mechanics for Non-Majors
The content of ME 3720 Fluid Mechanics is being modified to include more material on open-channel flow while reducing material on compressible flow. This would allow both CEE and ME students to take the same course, instead of having a separate course for non-Majors.

Changes to 128-Hour Curriculum:

I.	ADDITIONS: None
II.	DELETIONS:
	1.	ME 3770 Fluid Mechanics. Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
III.	CHANGES:
	1.	FROM: ME 2000. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. Lec. 3 Credit 3. Corequisite: CE 2110. A road map to the mechanical engineering curriculum and the engineering design process; elements of engineering design; description, analysis and synthesis of selected mechanical and energy systems; introduction to mechatronics; team-oriented projects. TO: ME 2000. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Computing. Lec. 3. Credit 3. Prerequisite: ENGR 1120, Corequisite: MATH 2120. An introduction to mechanical engineering through the study of numerical methods; the use of modern numerical computing tools for problem solving; and technical writing for mechanical engineers.
	2.	FROM: ME 3020. Measurement Systems. Lecture 2. Lab 2. Credit 3. Prerequisites: CEE 3110, ECE 3810. Corequisites: ME 3710, ME 3720. Principles of measurement and calibration, measurement techniques for basic electrical and mechanical properties, basic instrumentation. TO: ME 3020. Mechanical Systems Laboratory. Lecture 1. Lab 2. Credit 2. Prerequisites: CEE 3110, ECE 3810, ECE 3860. Principles of measurement and calibration; basic instrumentation and measurement techniques in mechanical systems.
	3.	FROM: ME 3050. Mechanical Vibrations and Simulation. Lec 3. Credit 3. Prerequisites: CEE 3110, MATH 2120. ME 2330. Dynamic modeling of mechanical systems, free and forced, damped and undamped vibrations, one and two degree of freedom systems, and computer-aided simulations. TO: ME 3050 Dynamic Modeling and Controls. Lec 3. Credit 3. Prerequisites: MATH 2120, ME 3020, ECE 3810, ME 2330. Corequisite: ME3060 Dynamic Modeling and Controls Lab (1 hr Lab). Modeling and simulation of lumped parameter mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluid, and mixed systems, control algorithms, stability, transient response, and frequency response.
	4.	FROM: ME 4440 Senior Design Project. Lec 2. Lab 2. Credit 3. Prerequisites: ME 3020; ME 4020 or ME 4720. Capstone design project in Mechanical Engineering. TO: ME 4440 Senior Design Project. Lec 2. Lab 2. Credit 3. Prerequisites: ME 3020, ME 4020, ME 4720, ME 4750. Capstone design project in Mechanical Engineering. Lecture material on the engineering design process, data acquisition systems, and applications of PLCs in support of projects.
	5.	FROM: ME 4750 Transport Phenomena Lab. Lab 2. Credit 1. Prerequisites: ME 3020, ME 3710, ME 3720. Demonstrations, measurements and evaluations of heat transfer and fluid flow processes. TO: ME 4750 Energy Systems Laboratory. Lec. 1. Lab 2. Credit 2. Prerequisites: ME 3020, ME 3210, ME 3710, ME 3720. Basic instrumentation and principles of measuring pressure, temperature, fluid velocity, and fluid flow rate; demonstrations, measurements and evaluations of heat transfer and fluid flow processes.
	6.	FROM: ME 3720 Fluid Mechanics. Lecture 3. Credit 3. Prerequisites: ME 2330. Corequisite: ME 3210. Fundamentals of fluid flow; fluid statics; systems, and control volumes; continuity, momentum and energy equations; dynamic similitude; one-dimensional open channel flow; compressible flow. TO: ME 3720 Fluid Mechanics. Lecture 3. Credit 3. Prerequisites: ME 2330. Fundamentals of fluid flow; fluid statics; systems, and control volumes; continuity, momentum and energy equations; dynamic similitude; one-dimensional open channel flow; compressible flow.

Motion. Dr. Hoy moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. Due to credit hour changes, Dr. Hoy requested the course number for item #5 be changed from ME 4750 to ME 4751 and item #6 from ME 3020 to ME 3021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hunter and carried.

Approval of Course Changes from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

In a memorandum dated March 25, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Changes:

1. FROM:

ECE 2000. Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering. Lec. 1. Lab. 3. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MATH 1920. Corequisite: ECE 2010. Principles and practices of various areas of electrical and computer engineering. Introduction to matrices, complex numbers and phasors. MATLAB software and other elementary topics relevant to electrical engineering. Introduction to electrical system design.

TO:

ECE 2000. Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering. Lec. 1. Lab. 3. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MATH 1920. Corequisite: ECE 2010. Principles and practices of various areas of electrical and computer engineering. Introduction to matrices, and complex numbers. MATLAB software and other elementary topics relevant to electrical engineering. Introduction to electrical system design.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Summer 2004

2. FROM:

ECE 3110 . Introduction to Digital Systems. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ECE 2010. Basic concepts in the design and analysis of digital systems. Number systems and codes. Combinational circuit analysis and design using Boolean algebra. Sequential logic circuit analysis and use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

TO:

ECE 3110. Introduction to Digital Systems. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ECE 2010. Basic concepts in the design and analysis of digital systems. Number systems and codes. Combinational circuit analysis and design using Boolean algebra. Sequential logic circuit analysis.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Summer 2004

3. FROM:

ECE 4943. Multidisciplinary Design: Mechatronic Systems. Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Credit 3.
Prerequisites: ECE 3120, ECE 3300, CEE 2100. Co-requisites: ECE 3210or ECE 3310. A hands-on multidisciplinary capstone design course that focuses on the design and realization of mechatronic systems; embedded system design; interfacing of sensors and actuators.

TO:

ECE 4943. Multidisciplinary Design: Mechatronic Systems. Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Credit 3.
Prerequisites: ECE 2060,3010, 3120, ECE 3300, CEE 2100, ISE 3920, senior standing in ECE. A hands-on multidisciplinary capstone design course that focuses on the design and realization of mechatronic systems; embedded system design; interfacing of sensors and actuators.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2004

Motion. Dr. Rajan moved to approve the changes. The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Curriculum and Course Changes from the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

In a memorandum dated March 25, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Changes:

I.	Additions: ACCT 3720. Accounting for Non-Business Majors. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
II.	Deletions: ACCT 3520: Financial Accounting Systems 2 hrs. and ACCT 3530: Industrial Accounting Systems 2 hrs.
III.	Change the MIT 3400. Machine Elements for Technologists. From elective to a required course.

Course Changes:

1. FROM:

MIT 3200. Principles of Electricity. Lec. 1. Lab. 4. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2020 or consent of instructor. Laws of electricity, magnetism, electric current generations, transmission, and electrical controls.

TO:

MIT 3200. Applied Electricity and Electronics. Lec. 2. Lab. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2020 or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of electricity and electronics, basic circuits, motors, generators and power distribution, advanced electronic circuits, semiconductors and power supplies, electronic communication and data systems.

2. FROM:

MIT 3300. Cad for Technology. Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: BE 1110. A course using Cad techniques for industrial applications with laboratory experiences.

TO:

MIT 3300. Cad for Technology. Lec. 1. Lab. 3. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: ENGR 1110. A course using Cad techniques for industrial applications with laboratory experiences.

3. FROM:

MIT 3400. Machine Elements for Technologists. Lec. 2. Lab 2. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: MIT 3300 and junior standing. Static and dynamic properties of materials. Principles of machine elements calculations, components selection, assembly and lubrication.

TO:

MIT 3400. Machine Elements for Technologists. Lec. 1. Lab 3. Credit 2.
Prerequisite: MIT 3300 and junior standing. Static and dynamic properties of materials. Principles of machine elements calculations, components selection, assembly and lubrication.

Motion. Dr. Elsawy moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Roberts.

A requested was made to change the course number of MIT 3300 to MIT 3301 and MIT 3400 to MIT 3401, due to change in credit hours.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended and the motion carried.

Approval of Change to Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Curriculum from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Extended Education

In a memorandum dated April 7, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Curriculum Changes resulting from new General Education course requirements:

ENGL 2130 American Literature (3 hours) or ENGL 2330 World Literature (3 hours) will be required for A.A.S. graduates; whereas, previously these students were required to take both courses.

Add Humanities/Fine Arts course (3 hours) from the approved General Education course list for A.A.S. graduates Delete PHED 1220 Active Lifestyle/Health (1 hour) and the PE Activity course (1 hour) for A.A.S. graduates.
Delete UNIV 4110 Internship/Practicum (6 hours) and add UNIV 4114 Internship/Practicum (3 hours) on both programs - Course description will remain the same.

Delete UNIV 4995 Culminating Project (3 hours) and add UNIV 4996 Culminating Project (4 hours) on both programs - Course description will remain the same.

UNIV 4114 Internship/Practicum (3 hours) and UNIV 4996 Culminating Project (4 hours) will both be required for A.A.S. graduates; whereas, previously these students had the option of completing either the Internship/Practicum course or the Culminating Project course.

Delete PSY 4920 Special Topics: Multi-Cultural Issues (2 hours) and add PSY 4920 Special Topics: Multi-Cultural Issues (3 hours) on both programs.

Add LIST 4850 Topics in Organization Development (3 hours) for A.S. and A.A. graduates - Course description: Consent of faculty; concentration on a topic in Organization Development.

Delete LIST 4850 Topics in Organization Development (3 hours) for A.A.S. graduates.

Motion. Dean S. Elkins moved to approve the changes effective Fall 2004. The motion was seconded by Dr. Elsawy and carried.

Approval of Course Addition and Change from the Department of Mathematics

In a memorandum dated February 13, 2004, approval was requested for the following:

Course Addition:

MATH 2011 Matrix Algebra Computer Lab, Lab 1, Credit 1

Corequisite: MATH 2010

Catalog description: This lab complements matrix theory taught in MATH 2010 by providing students with the experience in applying matrix methods and modern computer software such as Matlab or Maple to solve various computational problems in mathematics, engineering, or sciences. The course will be taught in a computer laboratory. Previous knowledge of the computer software is not necessary.

Effective: Summer 2004

Course Changes:

From:

MATH 1410 Survey of Elementary Mathematics I (Lecture 3, Credit 3)
Introduction to sets and operations on sets, properties and operations on whole numbers, integers, rational and real numbers.

and

MATH 1420 Survey of Elementary Mathematics II (Lecture 3, Credit 3)
Prerequisite "C" or better in MATH 1410. Introduction to elements of probability and statistics, basic concepts of Euclidean geometry including congruence, similarity, measurements, areas and volumes.

To:

MATH 1410 Survey of Elementary Mathematics I (Lecture 3, Credit 3)
Prerequisite Admission is restricted to students majoring in Elementary Education. Introduction to sets and operations on sets, properties and operations on whole numbers, integers, rational and real numbers.

and

MATH 1420 Survey of Elementary Mathematics II (Lecture 3, Credit 3)
Prerequisite "C" or better in MATH 1410. Admission is restricted to students majoring in Elementary Education. Introduction to elements of probability and statistics, basic concepts of Euclidean geometry including congruence, similarity, measurements, areas and volumes.

Motion. Dr.Ablamowicz moved to approve the addition and change. The motion was seconded by Dr. Ramaswamy and carried.

Announcement - 2004 Catalog

Prof. Tolbert announced that the 2004 Catalog (CD) was just days away from delivered. A brochure has been developed with easy tips to finding links and providing the web address. The brochures will also be distributed to high school counselors and advisors, area public libraries, and given out during registration with the SOAR Program.

The official version of the catalog is in PDF and will be revised once a year. Future catalog changes will need to be submitted by the November Curriculum Committee dates for inclusion in the next year's catalog. The catalog goes through fall, spring and summer.

Prof. Tolbert expressed her appreciation to the committee for all of the work done with regards to the 120-hour curriculum changes.

Election of 2004-05 Chairperson

The nomination committee was comprised of Dr. Peach, Dr. Matson, and Dr. Northrup, who served as chairperson. Dr. Northrup nominated Ms. Julie Galloway as the 2004-05 Curriculum Committee Chairperson.

Dean D. Elkins moved that nominations cease and that Ms. Galloway be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded and carried.

Other Such Matters

Prof. Tolbert stated with the new calendar next year and no exams on Friday, senior grades will be due by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, instead of 2:00 p.m. She stated that an email will be forthcoming with this information.

On behalf of this Committee, Mr. Hunter commended Dr. Eisen on his service as this year's chairperson.

The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

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