the university of vermont review period for these changes ......zoology majors that have taken one...

The following Course Action Forms have been submitted and are ready for entry into Banner. Per the Course Action process, proposed changes will be made available for

public review. If no objections are raised, the Course Action Forms will be sent to the Registrar's Office for inclusion in the University Course Listing and the next

published Catalogue, effective Fall 2020.

In the event objections are raised, the Provost's Office should be notified (Kerry Castano) and the departments and programs involved should meet and attempt

to resolve the issue in accord with the Faculty Senate Course Mediation Process found on the Faculty Senate website:

http://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/CourseMediationProcessSenate.pdf

The information provided for proposed new courses is abbreviated. You may view complete forms by logging into CourseLeaf and conducting a "Quick Search" for "Added" courses.

The information provided for existing courses is limited to proposed changes. To see complete forms, log into CourseLeaf and conduct a "Quck Search" for "Edited" courses.

The link to CourseLeaf is here (PLEASE CUT AND PASTE THIS LINK INTO FIREFOX TO OPEN COURSELEAF):

https://www.uvm.edu/~facrsrcs/?Page=coursechangeform.html

SPECIAL NOTE: Courses deactivated because they have not been offered for three or more years will not be posted for review in AY 2019-20. There are approximately 1,000

courses that require deactivation this year, a centralized process will be employed to make these changes in year one. We'll return to the standard course deactivation process/workflow

in AY 2020-21.

Course Title Form Field Current Course Information Revised Course Information

ANFS 313 Food Safety and Public Policy Course Status Active Deactivate

Reason for Deactivation

not using this course number, NFS 313 is the number

used

ANTH 124 People, Poison, Place

College/School College of Arts and Sciences

Department/Program Anthropology

Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites ANTH 021.

Description

Focus on social inequality, toxin exposure, and human

health impacts within the context of place, culture,

history, and political economy. Examination of the

interaction of political economy, toxic waste, history,

culture, and place, and how constellations of inequality

translate into exposure to various toxins.

Course - Academic Merit

People, Poison, Place covers a body of material not

previously examined in our curriculum. It enhances the

academic program of our department by connecting

social inequality, toxin exposure, and health issues

within the context of place, culture, political economy,

and social justice. It contributes to the major in general

and to the Global Health Concentration in

Anthropology.

ANTH 190 LASP-SSS Thesis Short Title ISSP Thesis LASP-SSS Thesis

The University of Vermont

Proposed Course Changes as of January 15, 2020 (includes course action forms reaching the Provost's Office between 10/18/19 and 1/15/20).

Review Period for these Changes Ends February 3, 2020

Proposed new courses are highlighted in blue

Existing courses are highlighted in peach.

Added

http://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/CourseMediationProcessSenate.pdf

Description

Independent study for students enrolled in Integrated

Social Sciences Program; final product is thesis.

Independent design, research, and writing of a thesis in

the Liberal Arts Scholars Program (LASP) under the

Social Sciences Scholars (SSS) designation.

Catalog Prerequisites Enrollment in ISSP courses. LASP-SSS students only; Instructor permission.

Change Justification

Program name has changed from "Integrated Social

Sciences Program" (ISSP) to "Liberal Arts Scholars

Program" (LASP). This course is specifically for students

completing a thesis under the "Social Sciences Scholars"

(SSS) designation. Course description modified from

"Independent study for students enrolled in Integrated

Social Sciences Program; final product is thesis" to

incorporate the new program designations.

ANTH 205 Advanced Proseminar in Anthro Short Title Senior Proseminar in Anthro Advanced Proseminar in Anthro

Syllabus ANTH205_2018 Dickinson.pdf


We are changing the name from "Senior Proseminar in

Anthro" to "Advanced Proseminar in Anthro" since this

course is also appropriate for several students with

junior standing.

ANTH 228 Social Organization Course Status Active Deactivate


The course was last taught Spring 2012 and before that

Fall 2008. It was taught by Robert Gordon, who has

retired.

ANTH 241 Human Diversity and Evolution Short Title Human Evolution & Diversity Human Diversity and Evolution


Changed name from "Human Evolution & Diversity" to

"Human Diversity and Evolution" to clear up some

confusing by highlighting that the "Diversity" refers to

humans.

ANTH 242 Research in Hum Biol Diversity Short Title Research Mthds Human Diversity Research in Hum Biol Diversity


Changing "Research Mthds Human Diversity" to

"Research in Hum Biol Diversity" to reinforce for the

anthropology audience that the class is focused on

biological (vs. cultural) diversity

BIOL 209 Field Zoology of Arthropods Short Title Field Zoology Field Zoology of Arthropods

Brief Description of the Proposed Graduate Action

The proposed change is to adjust the title of the course

from "Field Zoology" to "Field Zoology of Arthropods."

The reason for this proposed change is to more clearly

communicate the content of the course to students,

who have been confused about what the course entails.

As stated in the course description, the focus of the

course is the "collection, identification, and ecology of

arthropods." Thus, the course itself remains unchanged.


The proposed change is to adjust the title of the course

from "Field Zoology" to "Field Zoology of Arthropods."

The reason for this proposed change is to more clearly

communicate the content of the course to students,

who in the past have been confused about what the

course entails. As stated in the course description, the

focus of the course is the "collection, identification, and

ecology of arthropods." Thus, the course itself remains

unchanged.

BIOL 241 Human Diversity and Evolution Short Title Human Evolution & Diversity Human Diversity and Evolution


Changed name from "Human Evolution & Diversity" to

"Human Diversity and Evolution" to clear up some

confusing by highlighting that the "Diversity" refers to

humans.

BIOL 242 Research in Hum Biol Diversity Short Title Research Mthds Human Diversity Research in Hum Biol Diversity


Changing "Research Mthds Human Diversity" to

"Research in Hum Biol Diversity" to reinforce for the

anthropology audience that the class is focused on

biological (vs. cultural) diversity

BIOL 254 Population Genetics Pre/Co-requisites BCOR 101.

Catalog Prerequisites BCOR 101 or BCOR 102.


The proposed action adds an alternative 100-level

course (BCOR 102) as a satisfactory prerequisite.

Prospective students of this course will have the

adequate background by either taking BCOR 101 or

BCOR 102; the course content remains unchanged. This

will make enrollment simpler for students who may be

Zoology majors that have taken one but not both of

BCOR 101 or BCOR 102. Previously, the instructor of this

course has provided overrides for these students.

BIOL 261 Neurobiology Catalog Prerequisites BCOR 103 or NSCI 110. BCOR 103 or NSCI 111.


The proposed action updates the number of the

prerequisite course to the current catalog designation

of NSCI 111, which used to be NSCI 110.

BME 111 Core 3 Systems & Signals

College/School College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Department/Program Electrical & Biomedical Engr

Subject Prefix Biomedical Engineering

Credits 6

Catalog Prerequisites BME 012.

Added

Description

Studio-style course that fuses lecture with project-

based learning and laboratory exercises. Covers linear

modeling of biological systems with mechanical,

electrical, fluidic, and thermal elements,

continuous/discrete-time descriptions of signals and

linear systems, fourier and Laplace analysis and

feedback systems, collection and processing of signals

and images.

Course Seeking Graduate Credit? No


This is a required course in a new biomedical

engineering curriculum. The content pulls from several

courses offered by other engineering departments, but

is taught with a focus on applications in biomedical

engineering.

Effects on Other Departments

See response in teaching loads section. This has been

discussed at the level of CEMS leadership.

BME 185 BME Capstone Design I




Credits 3


Description

Teams apply industry-standard biodesign and project

management processes to design, build, and test a

functional prototype that meets their client's

requirements.



This is a required design course in a new biomedical

engineering curriculum. The content is specific to the

field of biomedical engineering and is not offered in the

current biomedical engineering curriculum or the

current biomedical engineering capstone design course.




BME 186 BME Capstone Design II




Credits 3


Description

Teams refine their functional prototype from BME

Capstone Design 1 and explore approaches for

manufacturing at scale, regulatory strategy, clinical

strategy, IP strategy, health-economics and

reimbursement.


Added

Added


This is an elective design course in a new biomedical

engineering curriculum. The content is specific to the

field of biomedical engineering and is not offered in the

current biomedical engineering curriculum or the

current biomedical engineering capstone design course.




BME 187 Capstone Design I Description

Multidiscipline teams apply their knowledge to design,

build and test a functional prototype that meets their

client's requirements and solves their unique problem.

Teams follow typical engineering design and project

management processes that include periodic reports,

presentations, meetings, reviews and demonstrations

using standard industry tools.

Project-based course. Multidisciplinary teams apply

their knowledge to design, analyze, build and test a

functional prototype that meets clientâ€™s

requirements and solves unique problems. Teams

follow engineering design and project management

processes such as periodic reports, presentations,

meetings, reviews and demonstrations using standard

industry tools.

Change Justification To be consistent with changes in ME 185 and EE 187.

BME 188 Capstone Design II Description

Multidiscipline teams apply their knowledge to design,

build and test a functional prototype that meets their

client's requirements and solves their unique problem.

Teams follow typical engineering design and project

management processes that include periodic reports,

presentations, meetings, reviews and demonstrations

using standard industry tools.

Project-based course. Multidisciplinary teams apply

their knowledge to design, analyze, build and test a

functional prototype that meets clientâ€™s

requirements and solves their problems. Teams follow

engineering design and project management processes

such as periodic reports, presentations, meetings,

reviews and demonstrations using standard industry

tools.


Edited to include "project based" and to be consistent

with ME 186 and EE 188.

BME 206 Biomechanics of Human Motion




Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites

Senior or Graduate Student standing in Engineering,

Instructor permission.

Description

Covers the typical processes-from small scale protein

interactions to large scale joint torques-that result in

human locomotion. Clinical problems and athletic

performance will be discussed. Students will learn

about musculoskeletal tissues related to force

generation/transmission and will perform

kinematic/kinetic analyses.



This course supports the biomechanics track of the BME

program. It already is a ME elective.


Cross listed with ME 206. Department chair cc'd on

correspondence with instructor.

BME 011 Core 1 Biomechanics & Sensing Added

Added




Credits 6

Description


based learning and laboratory exercises. Covers force

and torque vectors, systems in equilibrium, physical

properties of human body segments and biological

systems, kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid

bodies, stress and strain of solid materials, circuits and

instrumentation.







engineering.




BME 012 Core 2 Materials & Transport




Credits 6


Description


based learning and laboratory exercises. Covers

materials related to medical devices, the biological

reaction to implanted medical devices, and associated

failure mechanisms. Diffusive and convective mass

transport in biochemical interactions, oxygen transport,

cell adhesion/signaling, drug and macromolecule

transport.







engineering.




CDAE 186 Community Develpmt:St Lucia I Short Title Sustain Dev Sm Island States Community Develpmt:St Lucia I

Description

This course is a general introduction to problems of

sustainable development on small island developing

states utilizing a case study of St. Lucia, West Indies.

A general introduction to problems of sustainable

development on small island developing states utilizing

a case study of St. Lucia, West Indies.

Added

Credits 4 3

Effective Date Fall 2020

Enforce Prerequisites Yes

Certify Definition of a Credit Hour Yes

Are you seeking diversity credit approval as part of this

action? No

Are you seeking sustainability learning outcome (SLO)

credit approval as part of this action? No

Are you seeking quantitative reasoning (QR) credit

approval as part of this action? No

Companion Documents CDAE 186 Memo.pdf


Community Development and Applied Economics is

proposing to change the credit load for CDAE 186 due

to a change in Registrar policy. The new policy requires

the â€œ4thâ€• credit to be earned in the Winter Term as

a 1-credit addendum. Students will ultimately earn all

four credits via the following arrangement: Fall

Semester (on campus) 3cr of CDAE 186 Winter Term

(travel portion) 1cr of CDAE 195 (to be, eventually

proposed as CDAE 187) There are no changes to any

prereqs, course content, etc. Only when the credits are

allocated.

CDAE 187 Community Develpmt:St Lucia II

College/School College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Department/Program Cmty Dev & Apld Econ

Subject Prefix Community Development & Applied Economics

Credits 1

Catalog Prerequisites CDAE 186.

Description

The travel component to CDAE 186: Sustainable

Development in Small Island States.



Community Development and Applied Economics is

proposing to change the credit load for CDAE 186 while

also adding CDAE 187 due to a change in Registrar

policy. The new policy requires the â€œ4thâ€• credit to

be earned in the Winter Term as a 1-credit addendum,

which we are proposing here. Students will ultimately

earn all four credits via the following arrangement: Fall

Semester (on campus) 3cr of CDAE 186 Winter Term

(travel portion) 1cr of CDAE 195 (to be, eventually

proposed as CDAE 187)

Effects on Other Departments None

CDAE 259 Consumer Law in Action II Short Title Consumer Assistance Program II Consumer Law in Action II

Repeatable No Yes

Added

Description

A practicum providing further experience working as a

consumer advocate in the CAP office. Builds on

experience with consumer complaints and inquiries

gained in CDAE 159.

Practicum providing experience working as an advanced

consumer advocate in the Consumer Assistance

Program office. Builds on CDAE 159 experience with

students addressing more complex consumer

complaints and inquiries as well as leading student

teams. Jointly sponsored with the Vermont Attorney

General's Office.


This title more appropriately reflects the "what" that

students are undertaking in this course. They are taking

action steps toward connecting Vermonters with

information and legal resources to help them with

consumer protection complaints. The CAP office is the

joint sponsor in this and is an important role to be sure,

but we wanted the title to more accurately reflect what

the students are doing and focused on in the course

experience itself. Students in 259 are handling more

complex consumer cases, or are leading small groups or

teams of students in research and handling of consumer

issues. The 259 level reflects the advanced nature of the

content that the students handle in the course,

CDAE 266 Dec Making:Comm Entrepreneurs Catalog Prerequisites CDAE 166, MATH 019, and CALS 085 or CS 002.

CDAE 166, MATH 019, and CALS 085 or CALS 002 or CS

002.

Pre/Co-requisite Change Notes

CALS 002 is the first year version of CALS 085. All

students in CALS must take CALS 002 or CALS 085 as

part of the CALS Core / General Ed requirements. The

curriculum is geared more toward the first year

experience in CALS 002, but the skills taught and

acquired in the courses are identical. We simply need to

update the prereqs to decrease systematic Banner

preventions of students with the appropriate skills and

prereqs from enrolling.


CALS 002 is the first year version of CALS 085. The

curriculum is geared more toward the first year

experience in CALS 002, but the skills taught and

acquired in the courses are identical. We simply need to

update the prereqs to decrease systematic Banner

preventions of students with the appropriate skills and

prereqs from enrolling.

CDAE 018 Communication Design I


Department/Program Cmty Dev & Apld Econ

Subject Prefix Community Development & Applied Economics

Credits 3

Added

Description

Directed projects which explore the elements and

principles of communication design. Design research,

process, experimentation, and production in hand-

based and computer-generated design application for

multi-modal presentations.



Core course for the Communication Design

concentration. This course will replace CDAE 014 and

absorb the information taught in that course and

expand upon it to help fulfill the demands and

expectations of a degree concentrating in

communication design by expanding the modal

applications in design and presentation at the

introductory level.

Effects on Other Departments none

CE 151 SU: Water & Wastewater Engr Description

Fundamentals and design of sustainable systems for

water supply, domestic and industrial wastewater

treatment, soil and groundwater remediation;

semester-long design projects; energy and resource

recovery.

Fundamentals and design of sustainable systems for

water supply, domestic and industrial wastewater

treatment, soil and groundwater remediation; energy

and resource recovery; project-based.

CE 172 Structural Steel Design Description

Theory and design of steel structures including flexural

members, axially loaded members and combined stress

members; design of composite members; and plastic

analysis and design.

Theory and design of steel structures including flexural

members, axially loaded members and combined stress

members; design of composite members; plastic

analysis and design; project-based.

CE 173 Reinforced Concrete Description

Analysis of stresses in plain and reinforced concrete

members; design of reinforced concrete structures; and

theory of prestressed concrete.

Analysis of stresses in plain and reinforced concrete

members; design of reinforced concrete structures;

theory of prestressed concrete; project-based.


"Project-based" has been added to the course

description.

CE 182 Geotechnical Principles Lab Description

Performing various laboratory tests to determine index,

hydraulic, and mechanical properties of soils; computer

modeling of geotechnical systems; associated

laboratory and project report writing and

presentations.

Performing various laboratory tests to determine index,

hydraulic, and mechanical properties of soils; computer

modeling of geotechnical systems; associated

laboratory and project report writing and

presentations; project-based.

Change Justification "Project-based" is added in course description.

CE 185 SU: Capstone Design I Description

Integrate knowledge from multiple subdisciplines of

Civil/Environmental Engineering in team-based

contemporary design projects promoting sustainability

under realistic constraints (economic, environmental,

social, regulatory, safety, constructability); consider

risk, uncertainty, life-cycle principles, and

environmental impacts in the design; professional

practice; ethics; effective communication.

Project-based. Integrate knowledge from multiple

subdisciplines of Civil/Environmental Engineering in

team-based contemporary design projects promoting

sustainability under realistic constraints (economic,

environmental, social, regulatory, safety,

constructability); consider risk, uncertainty, life-cycle

principles, and environmental impacts in the design;

professional practice; ethics; effective communication.

Pre/Co-requisites

For CE degree: Senior standing; CE 133 or CE 170; CE

160 or CE 180; CE 101 or CE 151 For EnvE degree: Senior

standing; CE 151 or CE 254; CE 160; CE 133 or CE 180

Pre/Co-requisite Change Notes Yes, the CEE department approved this change.


1) "Project-based" is added in the course description. 2)

The prerequisites used to be only "senior standing."

This course is required by our accreditation and is

supposed to be a culminating design experience that

uses knowledge gained in foundational courses. Some

students have senior standing based on the number of

credits they have, but they still may not have taken

enough foundational courses. We are asking that

students have at least three junior level courses before

they can take the capstone experience. It is our

understanding that the system cannot be coded for

"any three of the following six courses". That would

have been IDEAL. Because that is not possible, we have

compromised for this and/or condition, which is more

restrictive.

CE 186 SU: Capstone Design II Description

Student teams will integrate the knowledge from

multiple subdisciplines of Civil/Environmental

Engineering in a contemporary design project involving

realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,

social, regulatory and sustainability; professional

practice; ethics; written and oral presentations to

professional review panels.

Project-based. Student teams will integrate the

knowledge from multiple subdisciplines of

Civil/Environmental Engineering in a contemporary

design project involving realistic constraints such as

economic, environmental, social, regulatory and

sustainability; professional practice; ethics; written and

oral presentations to professional review panels.



description.

CE 003 SU:Intro to Civil & Envir Engr Description

Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering,

sustainability, ethics, systems thinking, teamwork in

engineering, laboratories, hands-on design projects,

and computational exercises.

Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering,

sustainability, ethics, systems thinking, teamwork in

engineering, laboratories, computational exercises, and

project-based.


Course description was edited to include "project-

based".

CE 010 Geomatics Description

An introduction to surveying including distance and

angle measurements, leveling, traverse surveys, error

propagation, topographical mapping, global positioning

systems (GPS), and geographic information systems

(GIS).

An introduction to surveying including distance and

angle measurements, leveling, traverse surveys, error

propagation, topographical mapping, global positioning

systems (GPS), and geographic information systems

(GIS). Project-based.



description.

CHEM 379 Intro to Graduate Research


Department/Program Chemistry

Subject Prefix Chemistry

Added

Credits 1

Catalog Prerequisites Chemistry M.S. or Ph.D. students only.

Description

Introduction to graduate research in chemistry.

Overview of faculty research areas and

department/university research resources.

Course Seeking Graduate Credit? Yes


This course will better prepare first-year graduate

students for the most important aspect of their Ph.D. or

M.S. work, independent research. Students will learn

how to: work safely in a research laboratory, make a

well-reasoned choice of research advisor, construct an

effective graduate studies committee, and utilize

departmental and university resources at their disposal.


CHEM 487 Research Problem Conception


Department/Program Chemistry

Subject Prefix Chemistry

Credits 1

Catalog Prerequisites CHEM 484.

Description

Identification of a current research problem to be

addressed by original, independent research.



This course is very closely related to a program learning

goal, "Independently develop and defend an original

research proposal." Chemistry Ph.D. graduates will be

expected to develop and lead research programs

whether they work in academia or industry, so this is an

essential component of the Ph.D. degree. This course

will give the students the resources they need to

successfully develop an original research proposal.


CS 121 QR: Computer Organization Description

Introduction to computer system organization including

performance, assembly language, machine-level data

representation, arithmetic for computers, processor

datapath control, memory, and input/output.

Introduction to computer system organization including

performance, assembly language, machine-level data

representation, arithmetic for computers, processor

datapath control, memory, and input/output. Includes

significant semester project.

CS 124 QR: Data Struc & Algorithms Catalog Prerequisites

CS 110 with a grade of C- or better; CS 064 or MATH

052.

CS 110 with a grade of C- or better, minimum

Sophomore standing.


We used to require CS 110 with a grade of C- or better

as a prereq to CS 120. However, now that we are

changing the prereq for CS 120 to CS 124, we have lost

the requirement for a C- or better in CS 110 for

students continuing on in CS. This change restores that.

Removed CS064 prerequisite to remove unnecessary

bottleneck in degree program. Also, this course was

already approved for QR status, please maintain.

Added

CS 142 QR: Advanced Web Design Description

Advanced web site design, including structure,

architecture, compliance, CSS, usability, etc., to help

create a pleasing user experience.

Advanced web site design, including structure,

architecture, compliance, CSS, usability, and other

related topics, to help create a pleasing user

experience. Several team based projects during the

semester with a team based final project


Pointing out that there are team based projects in the

course.

CS 145 Web Client Programming


Department/Program Computer Science

Subject Prefix Computer Science

Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites CS 008; CS 020 or CS 021.

Description

Covers client side programming in the web browser.

Explores the JavaScript programming language to

include user actions in your web site, and work with the

DOM (Document Object Model). Semester project.



We do not have a course that covers client side web

programing. This is a topic that students have been

asking for.


CS 148 QR: Database Design for Web Description

Design and implementation of a relational database

model using SQL and PHP. Typical project includes

creation of ecommerce shopping site.

Design and implementation of a relational database

model using SQL and PHP. Open ended final team based

project, examples: ecommerce site, blogging site,

members only site, learning site.


adding to the description that there is a significant 30%

of grade final project.

CS 187 Basics of Data Science




Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites STAT 111 or STAT 141 or STAT 143 or STAT 211.

Description

Basic data science techniques, from import to cleaning

to visualizing and modeling, using the R language.

Machine learning methods include regression,

classification and clustering algorithms. Programming

methods include user-defined functions.


Course - Academic Merit see STAT 187 new course submission.


CS 211 Data Privacy Added

Added

Added




Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites CS 124, CS 125.

Description

Explores the research field of data privacy, including

privacy attacks on anonymized data, and formal

approaches like k-Anonymity and differential privacy.

Applies the theory of data privacy to real problems in

programming projects.



This course covers a new area (data privacy) not

covered by other courses in the computer science

department.


CS 231 QR: Programming for Bioinform Description

Introductory course on computing (including scripting,

database, and statistical analysis) for developing

bioinformatics applications. Particular emphasis is

given to comparative genomics and systems biology

scenarios.

Introduction to computing (including scripting,

database, and statistical analysis) for developing

bioinformatics applications. Particular emphasis is given

to comparative genomics and systems biology

scenarios.


MMG courses are changing so this crosslisting will be

defunct.

CS 232 QR: Methods in Bioinformatics Description

This course provides a methodological survey of

bioinformatics. Particular emphasis is given to

algorithms associated with sequence analysis,

comparative genomics, structural biology, and systems

biology.

A methodological survey of bioinformatics. Particular

emphasis is given to algorithms associated with

sequence analysis, comparative genomics, structural

biology, and systems biology.

Brief Description of the Proposed Graduate Action MMG course will change so this crosslisting is defunct.

CS 008 QR: Intro to Web Site Dev Description

Provides a strong foundation in HTML, CSS, images,

beginning web programming, and web design so that

the student can create a complete functional web site.

Provides a strong foundation in HTML, CSS, images,

beginning web programming, and web design so that

the student can create a complete functional web site in

a team based final project.


adding to the description that there is a significant 30%

of grade final project. I am not sure what to answer for

the QR question at the end of the form. The course

already has that so I chose no I am not seeking that. The

only change is a minor description change.

CSD 381 Advanced Readings

Description

Readings, with conferences, intended to contribute to

the programs of graduate students in phases of

communication sciences and disorders for which formal

courses are not available. Credit as arranged, up to

three hours each semester.

CSD 382 Advanced Readings Deleted

Deleted

Description

Readings, with conferences, intended to contribute to

the programs of graduate students in phases of

communication sciences and disorders for which formal

courses are not available. Credit as arranged, up to

three hours each semester.

Delete Justification Course no longer needed

EDEC 190 Early Childhood Internship Short Title Internship, Birth-5 Early Childhood Internship

Description

A non-licensure practicum for students interested in

gaining valuable, individually-defined, service learning

experience working with infants, toddlers and

preschoolers- as well as their parents and teachers- in a

collaborative, community-based context grounded in a

child-centered, play-based, social constructivist

approach to learning.

A non-licensure practicum for students interested in

gaining valuable, individually-defined, service learning

experience working with young children- as well as their

parents, teachers, advocates and support systems- in a

collaborative, community-based context. Students will

pursue a relevant action research project related to

their field experience.


This is a simple name change to reflect a broader

definition ("Early Childhood" vs. "birth-age 5") to

provide more flexibility for acquiring placement sites.

EE 110 Control Systems Catalog Prerequisites EE 171 or ME 111. C- or better in EE 171 or C- or better in ME 111.


Edits to align better with course offering. Probability co-

req added to ensure students are prepared for noise

analysis.

Control systems heavily leverage foundations in signals

and system dynamics and this change is to help ensure

students have the appropriate level of preparation.


Adding C- or better to key pre-reqs has been discussed

at the CEMS leadership meetings.

EE 113 SU: Electric Energy Systems Catalog Prerequisites

EE 003 or B- or better in EE 100 or B- or better in EE

075.

C- or better in EE 003 or B- or better in EE 100 or B- or

better in EE 075.


Edits to clarify term "renewable" to distinguish from

other energy courses offered by EE and other

programs.

Energy systems required a solid understanding of

circuits. This change ensures students are better

prepared for the material.

EE 121 Electronics II Catalog Prerequisites EE 120. C- or better in EE 120.

Description

Physical principles of operation of common

semiconductor devices. Analog and digital circuits using

MOS and bipolar junction transistors. Operational

amplifier design. Electronic circuit analysis and

simulation.

Physical principles of operation of common

semiconductor devices. Analog and digital circuits using

MOS and bipolar junction transistors. Operational

amplifier design. Electronic circuit analysis and

simulation. Project-based final.

Change Justification Description edited to match updated course content.

Electronics II heavily leverage foundations in Electronics

I and this change is to help ensure students have the

appropriate level of preparation. Project is being added.


Adding C- or better to key pre-reqs has been discussed

at the CEMS leadership level.

EE 174 Communication Systems Catalog Prerequisites EE 171. STAT 151. C- or better in EE 171.


Adding C- requirement to key pre-reqs has been

discussed at the CEMS leadership level.


Communication systems heavily leverage foundations in

signals and this change is to help ensure students have

the appropriate level of preparation.

EE 211 Real-Time Control Systems Enforce Prerequisites No Yes

Description

Digital control systems analysis and design. Techniques

for system analysis and controller design, e.g., system

identification, linearization, gain scheduling, and

control of systems with saturation and time delays.

State space models and discretization of continuous-

time systems.

Digital control systems analysis and design. Topics

include: difference equations, the Z-transforms,

discrete-time transfer functions, state-space models,

sampled-data systems, discretization, and optimal

control. Project-based final.

EE 228 Sensors Description

Sensor design, interrogation, and implementation. A

wide variety of electrical, electronic, optical, mechanic,

and cross-disciplinary devices. System designs,

measurement techniques, and methodologies.

Sensor design, interrogation, and implementation. A

wide variety of electrical, electronic, optical, mechanic,

and cross-disciplinary devices. System designs,

measurement techniques, and methodologies. Interface

electronics, system grounding and shielding methods.

Catalog Prerequisites Senior standing in Engineering or Physics. EE 101 or EE 120.


Pre-req changed to required junior electronics course in

EE, foundational material for the advanced treatment of

sensor technology. Description updated based on

revised objectives. Identified the level of project based

learning in the course.

EE 003 Linear Circuit Analysis I Catalog Prerequisites MATH 022 or MATH 023. C- or better in MATH 022 or C- or better in MATH 023.


Core concepts overlap with service courses for ME/BME

(EE 100) and CE/EnvE (EE 075). Adding co-req option of

PHYS 152 for non-engineering majors (e.g., PHYS or CS)

A solid foundation of Calculus is needed in engineering.

This is the first fundamental course in Electrical

Engineering and this change is help ensure students are

prepared for the curriculum.


Adding C- requirements to pre-reqs of core courses has

been discussed at the CEMS leadership meetings.

ENGR 101 Engineering Communications Enforce Prerequisites No Yes

ENGS 033 Topics in Native American Lit


Department/Program English

Subject Prefix English

Credits 3

Description

Representative topics: Introduction to Native American

Literature. May be repeated for credit with different

content.


Added


This important course in Native American literature has

been offered previously as a topics course--is scheduled

for spring 2020 as ENGS 030--for which all sections are

not appropriate for D1 designation. We are therefore

seeking to create a new course all sections of which will

be D1, thereby meeting the requirement that the D1

designation be at the level of the course, not the

section. Justification for inclusion as a Category 1 (D1)

Race and Racism in the United States: The primary focus

of this course is race and racism in the United States as

it pertains to Native/indigenous people. Studying the

literature and oral traditions of Native Americans

teaches students the importance and impact of

diversity in U.S. society.


ENGS 060 Topics in Post-Colonial Lit




Credits 3

Description

Representative topic: Introduction to Post-Colonial

Literature. May be repeated for credit with different

content.



In the last thirty to forty years, post-Colonial literary

studies (addressing literature written in English around

the world, particularly in post-colonial settings in the

Caribbean, Africa, and Asia) have flourished, achieving

at least co-equal status with the traditional study of

English and American in college and university English

departments. The work of highly accomplished scholar

in our department in this field has been a notable

signature of the department. Hitherto, however,

courses in this area have only been offered at the 100-

level and higher. ENGS 60 will provide a lower-division

portal to this increasingly important area of study, and

one open to undergraduates in all colleges and schools

as a broad introductory course. [PLEASE REVIEW FOR

CAS NEC DESIGNATION.]


ENGS 062 Topics in Caribbean Literature




Credits 3

Added

Added

Description

Representative topics: Caribbean Women Writers. May

be repeated for credit with different content.



The material in this course represents an increasingly

important part of literary and cultural studies, the

significant Caribbean subset of Anglophone World

literature--material that hitherto has been taught in our

department only at the 100-level and that we now wish

to make more broadly available to students in all

colleges and schools at the introductory level.

Justification for designation as a D2 offering: This

course should serve BOTH the UVM Gen Ed D2

requirement for The Diversity of Human Experience,

AND the College of Arts and Sciences D2 requirement

for Non-European Cultures. While Caribbean literature

is influenced by U.S., British, French, and Spanish

colonizers, it is also fundamentally the literature of

indigenous Latinx people and people of African descent.

In terms of Gen Ed, this course expands studentsâ€™

cultural awareness of and appreciation for the diversity

of human experience, specially in relation to race and

ethnicity. As with post-colonial literature, there is a

special emphasis on fostering an understanding of

global issues such as the flow of people and cultures

across political and geographical boundaries.


ENVS 002 SU:Solutions in Env Studies Short Title D2:SU:International Env Stdies SU:Solutions in Env Studies

Description

Multidisciplinary analysis of the interaction of global

and local variables in understanding and solving

pervasive environmental problems.

Analysis and critique of grand challenges in

environmental studies with an emphasis on

understanding and solving pervasive global and local

environmental problems such as global climate change.


Changes proposed to the foundational course ENVS002

include a new emphasis on solutions (and their

critique), a stronger link to grand challenges

(introduced in ENVS001), and a focus on climate

adaptation, socioecological resilience, and

sustainability.

EXSC 175 Applied Kinesiology

College/School College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Department/Program Rehabilitation & Movement Sci

Subject Prefix Exercise Science

Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites Minimum Sophomore Exercise Science major.

Added

Description

Foundational course examining applied kinesiology of

human movement with focus on musculoskeletal

anatomy.



This course is not a new course. We are simply changing

the prefix to align with our program name change and

the fact that only Exercise Science majors take the

course.


EXSC 213 Biomechanics of Human Movement




Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites ANPS 019, ANPS 020.

Description

The applcation of kinesiology and biomechanical

principles and concepts to the analysis of human

movement, posture, joint structure and function, and

gait.



This course is not a new course. We are simply changing

the prefix to align with our program name change and

the fact that only Exercise Science majors take the

course.

Effects on Other Departments None.

EXSC 250 Exercise Physiology




Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites ANPS 019, ANPS 020.

Description

Explores the acute and long-term responses to exercise

on the metabolic, skeletal, cardiovascular, and

respiratory systems.



This new course will replace an existing course with an

old prefix. The new course prefix aligns with our

Program name.


EXSC 252 Exercise Physiology Lab




Credits 1

Description

The main objective of this laboratory course is to learn

how to measure and evaluate physiological function

and structure.



This course with its new prefix will replace the existing

course with the old prefix.

Added

Added

Added


FOR 001 Forest Conservation SLO - SLO #1 Level of Exposure Introduces

SLO - SLO #2 Level of Exposure Reinforces



Are you seeking sustainability learning outcome (SLO)

credit approval as part of this action? Yes

SLO - Provide a brief history of the course/curriculum,

general reasons why the course satisfies the

Sustainability Learning Outcomes (SLO)

This course provides an overview of forests and forest

conservation practices, including the ecological,

economic, and social sustainability of forest systems in

the US and around the globe. We integrate a diversity

of perspectives on forest values and conservation

strategies through in-class activities and guest lectures.

Discussions and exercises around how to achieve

sustainability with forest systems in the region and

other parts of the planet are central to this course.

GERM 011 Experience German


Department/Program German (& Russian)

Subject Prefix German

Credits 1

Description

Students will engage in a variety of events to enhance

their understanding and appreciation of German

language and culture. Provides an opportunity to

experience German through a variety of interactive

contexts.



Replaces listing German House as GERM 095 & 096,

which are meant to designate special topics courses.


GRNS 422 DNP Project Seminar I Short Title DNP Project & Seminar I DNP Project Seminar I

Repeatable No Yes


This is a required course for graduate students within

the graduate nursing programs for the Doctor of

Nursing Practice.

With discussion and approval of the Graduate Education

Committee, these changes more accurately reflect an

evidence based and methodological approach for the

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project.

Description

This seminar provides structure for the development of

the Doctor of Nursing Practice Project.

Provides structure for the development of a conceptual

framework and methodological approach to the DNP

project; a project where a clinically relevant problem is

addressed through application of the best evidence.

Catalog Prerequisites GRNS 321, GRNS 322, GRNS 323, GRNS 327.

Pre/Co-requisites GRNS 328.

Added


With discussion and approval of the Graduate Education

Committee, these changes more accurately reflect an

evidence based and methodological approach for the

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project.

HLTH 187 Health Coach Immersion Intro


Department/Program Dean-Nurs & Hlth Sci

Subject Prefix Health

Credits 1


Minimum Sophomore standing or Instructor

permission.

Co-requisites HLTH 188, HLTH 189.

Description

Initial course in an Integrative Health and Wellness

Coaching sequence. Introduces the practice of

Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching with focus on

experiential learning of integrative therapies for self-

care as emerging healthcare providers and their future

clients. Required for NBHWC Exam.



The UVM Integrative Health faculty within the CNHS has

worked extensively with CDE to redesign the existing

courses in the Certificate in Integrative Health and

Wellness Coaching to all be offered in a very innovative

delivery mode of mostly on line and hybrid

simultaneously. The purpose of this is to serve a broad

audience of both CDE students asking for on line

curriculum and UVM students asking for a hybrid

delivery model where face to face instruction has been

preserved. We believe the redesign of the Certificate

curriculum will accomplish both these goals. Thank you

for reviewing our new syllabi.


Based on the first year of the Certificate we can expect

positive effects on enrollments as it is an offering that is

very attractive to students.

HLTH 188 Motivational Interview Intro




Credits 1


Minimum Sophomore standing or Instructor

permission.

Co-requisites HLTH 187, HLTH 188 Skills lab 0 credit, HTLH 189.

Added

Added

Description

Teaches the theoretical framework, strategies and

techniques of basic motivational interviewing. Examines

evidence-based practice as it relates to the Stages of

Behavioral Change and skillful conversation, including

the use of open ended questions, affirmations,

reflections, and summaries. Required for NBHWC Exam.



















HLTH 189 Health Coach Skills Lab Intro




Credits 2

Catalog Prerequisites Minimum Sophomore standing or Instructor permission

Co-requisites HLTH 189 Skills Lab 0 credit, HLTH 187, HLTH 188.

Description

Interactive course where students apply basic

motivational interviewing skills and behavioral change

theory to the practice of Integrative Health & Wellness

Coaching. Covers the coaching structure, application of

skills, and health promotion. Required for NBHWC

National Certification Exam.


Added


















LC 001 Arts & Creativity Lrng Cmty

College/School General Instruction

Department/Program Provost

Subject Prefix Learning Community

Credits 1

Description

Students will: explore the blossoming local cultural arts

community; engage in cognitive opportunities in arts-

related fields; and interact with artists and others

behind the scenes to gain an understanding of the vital

nexus between artistic creation, curation, criticism and

community.



Learning Outcomes Students will grasp the multiple role

creativity plays in all aspects of daily life and as a

functional value in their own lives and areas of study.

Students will learn to engage their creative, curatorial,

and critical impulses and see the imagination as an

important means of forging identity and self-discovery.

Students will learn to identify the basic elements of

several artistic practices to include new media,

performance, visual, literary, musical and cinematic

arts. Students will come to value the unique role of the

artist in society, but also the curator and critic as active

facilitators of cultural dialogue and exchange. Students

will discover how creativity is a form of inquiry.

Students will uncover how the arts contribute to a spirit

of collaboration in society. Students will gain a

historical, structural, and theoretical perspective of the

arts as a vital component of a functioning society.

Added


Enrollment in LC courses will have no material impact

on enrollments in other courses.

LC 002 Cultural Crossroads Lrng Cmty




Credits 1

Description

Students will explore the cultural and linguistic diversity

of lives in Vermont and around the world, and deepen

understanding of human languages, cultures, identity,

diversity, and social justice, to learn how to live, work

and learn in an increasingly global and interconnected

society.



Course Learning Objectives: Upon completing this

course, students will be able to: Engage thoughtfully in

campus conversations about identity, diversity, and

inclusion; Begin to understand, describe and provide

examples of global cultural diversity; Reflect upon their

emergent intellectual interests and identify how to

further explore them through academic programs and

pathways at UVM


The content of the LC courses is unique and does not

overlap with, or have a negative impact on other

courses or departments.

LC 003 Innov & Entrepreneur Lrng Cmty




Credits 1

Description

Every product, object, service, and concept in our

society was envisioned in someoneâ€™s imagination.

Through a series of plenary lectures, panel discussions,

and experiential learning opportunities, this community

challenges students to use their imagination to figure

out how they can transform their world.


Added

Added


Students will be able to: â€¢Identify opportunities for

innovation and problem solving in the

environment/community. â€¢Identify how to expand

their creativity and participate in positive risk-taking.

â€¢Recognize and utilize problem solving strategies,

such as brainstorming and prototyping. â€¢Generate

ideas and assess opportunities and goals. â€¢Employ

approaches to cope with and build on failures that

occur while innovating. â€¢Understand the role

entrepreneurship plays in increasing access to

underrepresented populations. â€¢Locate key

resources on-campus and in the community to make

your ideas a reality (mentors, funding, etc.) â€¢Connect

with other students who share similar interests in

innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.

â€¢Broaden their awareness for further study in

innovation and entrepreneurship.





LC 004 CL:Ldrshp&Soc Change Lrng Cmty




Credits 1

Description

Deepens studentsâ€™ understanding of how to create

social change through leadership, and support

individual and community success at UVM.



Learning Outcomes This course will focus on four

primary learning outcomes to deepen studentsâ€™

understanding of how to create social change through

leadership: â—• Connection: Understand and utilize

resources at UVM and in Vermont that support

individual and community success â—• Individual:

Develop understanding of individual strengths, values,

identities, and interests â—• Group: Enhance capacity to

mobilize oneself and others to serve and work

collaboratively on campus and in Vermont â—•

Society/Community: Become more responsibly

connected to UVM and Vermont





LC 005 Outdoor Experience Lrng Cmty


Added

Added



Credits 1

Description

Students will be able to describe the benefits of outdoor

experiences on human well-being; engage in a variety of

outdoor activities throughout Burlington that expand a

sense of connection to place; and will develop self-

awareness, teamwork, and outdoor leadership in an

inclusive community.



By the end of the semester, students will be able to: 1)

Examine the evidence in support of the benefits of

outdoor experiences on human well-being a) Describe

scientific understanding of psychological and

physiological outcomes of human experiences in nature

b) Connect these scientific findings to their own health

and well-being 2) Engage in a variety of outdoor

activities throughout Burlington that expand a sense of

connection to place a) Navigate to local and regional

outdoor experiences on foot, using bike share, buses,

and car share b) Examine and critically reflect upon the

individual and communal experiences they have over

the semester 3) Develop self-awareness, teamwork, and

outdoor leadership in an inclusive community a)

Understand how their identities and experiences shape

their worldviews and perspectives b) Build connections

within their section and the broader Outdoor

Experience Learning Community c) Engage with local

organizations that promote sustainability, equity,

justice, and inclusiveness





LC 006 Sustainability Lrng Cmty




Credits 1

Description

Students explore and practice three central themes of

sustainability â€“ Outdoor Exploration, Food Systems,

and Matter and Energy. Through field-based activities,

discussion, and reflection, builds skills and intention

around creating the conditions for well-being for life at

all scales: personal, social, and ecological.

Added



Ecology of Place is an exploration of self, community,

and larger human and natural systems. We begin within

our home community and building in the Harris/Millis

complex and branch out across campus and into our

larger community and landscapes. Within class and

during Sustainability House community celebrations,

students explore and practice three central themes of

sustainability â€“ Outdoor Exploration, Food Systems,

and Matter and Energy. Woven throughout the course,

we use a lens of Social Justice and Mindfulness to

complement our exploration. Through this interplay of

field-based activities, discussion, and reflection, we

build skills and intention around how we want to live in

our years at UVM and beyond within the larger context

of creating the conditions for well-being for all life at all

scales: personal, social, and ecological.





MATH 193 College Honors Effective Date Fall 2020


Description Honors studies leading to thesis.

Catalog Prerequisites CEMS 101.


CEMS 101 prepares HCOL students for conducting their

research and developing of their thesis. The course also

initiates discussion with potential advisors and has

students define a research topic for their 193/194

experience.

MATH 293 Undergraduate Honors Thesis Effective Date Fall 2020




CEMS 101 is designed to prepare HCOL students (in

their junior year) for their thesis undertaking.

MATH 382 Seminar Description

Topical discussions with assigned reading. Required of

M.S. degree candidates. Topical discussions with assigned reading.


As part of last year's revisions to the requirements for

the MS degree in Mathematics, this course is no longer

required for that degree, and is not being offered

annually. So we are removing the part of the

description that used to say that the course was

required.


This course is no longer required for the MS degree in

Mathematics. That change in degree requirements has

already taken effect, and the course is not being offered

annually.

MATH 019 QR: Fundamentals of Calculus I Description

Introduction to limits and differential calculus with a

wide variety of applications. Students interested in

intensive use of mathematics should take MATH 021.

Credit not given for more than one of the courses

MATH 019, MATH 021 unless followed by MATH 022.

See MATH 023.

Introduction to limits and differential/integral calculus

with a wide variety of applications. Students interested

in intensive use of mathematics should take MATH 021.

Credit not given for more than one of the courses MATH

019, MATH 021 unless followed by MATH 022. See

MATH 023.

MATH 020 QR:Fundamentals of Calculus II Description

Introduction to integral calculus with a wide variety of

applications. Students completing MATH 020 may be

admitted to MATH 022; however, MATH 019 and MATH

023 is preferable to MATH 019 and (MATH 020 or

MATH 021) and MATH 022.

Techniques and applications of integration. An

introduction to multi-variable calculus: partial

derivatives and double integrals. Students completing

MATH 020 may be admitted to MATH 022; however,

MATH 019 and MATH 023 is preferable to MATH 019

ME 193 College Honors Effective Date Fall 2020


Description Honors studies leading to thesis.



CEMS 101 prepares HCOL students for conducting their

research and developing of their thesis. The course also

initiates discussion with potential advisors and has

students define a research topic for their 193/194

experience.

ME 042 SU: Applied Thermodynamics Catalog Prerequisites ME 040. ME 040 with a C- minimum.


ME 040 is the foundation to the ME 042 coursework.

Students must have strong comprehension of ME 040

coursework in order to be successful in ME 042.

MLS 371 Clinical Correlations Short Title Clinical Correlations I Clinical Correlations

Graduate Program

Proposed Master's degree program in Medical

Laboratory Science Master's degree program in Medical Laboratory Science


We changed the name of Clinical Correlations II;

therefore, we are simply removing the "I" for this

course.

MMG 232 QR: Advanced Bioinformatics Short Title QR:Methods in Bioinformatics QR: Advanced Bioinformatics

Description

This course provides a methodological survey of

bioinformatics. Particular emphasis is given to

algorithms associated with sequential analysis,

comparative genomics, structural biology, and systems

biology. Alternate Years. Spring.

Advanced data processing and genome assembly

analysis, data integration, and machine learning.

Python, R, and Linux-scripting are used to assemble

genomes, integrate large data sets, and build complex

biological models. Topics include genomics, meta-data

management, and multi-omics analyses at systems

biology levels. Alternate Years. Spring.

Catalog Prerequisites STAT 151, STAT 153, or Instructor permission.

MMG 104 or BCOR 101; MMG 231, or Instructor

permission.


In redesigning the MMG Bioinformatics offerings in

coordination with the proposed new Minor in

Bioinformatics, we have changed the syllabus and

content of MMG 231 and MMG 232 (herein) to reflect

the introductory nature of MMG 231, which will be

offered every Fall semester starting in 2020, and the

advanced nature of MMG 232, which will be offered

every other Spring semester starting in 2021. Both

courses have previously been approved for quantitative

reasoning (QR), and the proposed changes should not

affect these approvals.

NFS 154 Principles Food Technology Lab Catalog Prerequisites

NFS 054, NFS 153, or concurrent enrollment in NFS 153,

organic chemistry; Department majors only.

NFS 153, or concurrent enrollment in NFS 153, organic

chemistry; Department majors only.


NFS 054 is no longer being taught. The remaining

prereqs are more than sufficient for the students to be

successful in the course.

NFS 185 Cooking & Today's Food Issues Course Status Active Deactivate


This course has not been taught since 2010 and there is

no plan to teach it in the near future.

NFS 223 Nutrition Educ & Counseling Pre/Co-requisites NFS Prerequisites: NFS 043, NFS 053, NFS 054, NFS 143. NFS Prerequisites: NFS 043, NFS 053, NFS 143.


remove NFS 054 from pre-reqs, NFS 054 is being

deactivated due to changes to NFS 053

NFS 244 Nutr in Hlth & Disease Prevntn Pre/Co-requisites NFS 053, NFS 054, NFS 143; minimum Junior standing. NFS 053, NFS 143; minimum Junior standing.


remove NFS 054 from pre-reqs, this course is being

deactivated due to changes to NFS 053

NFS 254 Global Food Safety


Department/Program Nutrition & Food Sciences

Subject Prefix Nutrition and Food Sciences

Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites NFS 113 or NFS 114; NFS 153 or MMG 002 or MMG 101.

Description

An overview of food safety issues, policies, and

opportunities around the globe, with a focus on

bacterial, viral, and parasite-based food safety

challenges.


Added


This offers a global perspective on food safety, which

would be an advantage to students in an increasingly

globally connected world. This perspective has not

previously been explored in NFS food safety curricula.

This course is being proposed as a new course as part of

the minor in Biosecurity and as such does not have

student evaluations from past offerings. The instructor

includes NFS 113 as one of the permissible prerequisites

because the instructor plans to spend a fair amount of

time in the course discussing how different global food

policies affect food safety and it'd consequently be

helpful for students to have an understanding of U.S.

food policy. There is language in the course description

mentioning food policies.


NFS 263 Nutritional Biochemistry Course Status Active Deactivate


this course has not been taught since 2013. The needs

of this course are currently being met by BIOC 263.

NFS 310 MSD Journal Club Credits 1 2


This course has evolved to include not only review

discussions of current peer reviewed literature but also

the application of professional practice issues

addressed in the articles leading to an increase in credit

hours

NFS 360 Rsch Meth Nutr & Food Sciences Course Status Active Deactivate


This course has not been taught since 2017. The needs

of this course are currently being met by other research

methods courses on campus.

NFS 390 Master's Project Research Credits 3-6 1-6


Students split the credits for the final project over 2

semesters. A 1-6 credit option provides greater

flexibility.

NFS 391 Master's Thesis Research Repeat Limit 98

Credits 1-18 1-15

Catalog Prerequisites Master of Science in Dietetics student. Nutrition and Food Science graduate students only.

Description

Final research thesis under the direction of a graduate

faculty mentor.


Only NFS graduate students do research theses. The

earlier requirement for MSD students only was

inaccurate because they do projects.

NFS 021 Vtrim for Undergrads Part II Course Status Active Deactivate


course not taught since 2013, no plans in immediate

future to teach this course

NFS 053 Basic Concepts of Foods Description

Study of the scientific aspects of food with emphasis on

reasons for procedures used and phenomena occurring

in food preparation. Spring.

Introduces the basic concepts of food central to the

disciplines of nutrition, food science and food systems.

Introduces these basic concepts in the same way as

everyday Americans â€“ through the process of meal

preparation.


The course design has changed and so the catalogue

description needed to be updated.

NFS 054 Basic Concepts of Foods Lab Course Status Active Deactivate


NFS 054 lab course is being combined into NFS 053 as a

hybrid classroom/lab course, so a separate lab section is

not needed. An update to NFS 053 in CourseLeaf is

forthcoming.

NFS 072 Kitchen Science


Department/Program Nutrition & Food Sciences

Subject Prefix Nutrition and Food Sciences

Credits 3

Description

Integrated lecture-lab course that explores the scientific

concepts underlying why foods do what they do in the

kitchen. Applications include topics such as ice cream,

gluten, and molecular gastronomy. Labs and final

project provide opportunities to design, conduct, and

evaluate experiments investigating culinary

phenomena.



Kitchen Science adds an introductory level food science

focused course for NFS majors and minors to expand

their knowledge of food chemistry, physics, and

biology. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for non-

majors to learn fundamental science concepts in a

familiar context â€“ food. The lab activities and

independent final project help train students in

experimental design, data analysis and presentation,

and drawing appropriate conclusions from data. These

are skills applicable to a broad range of fields.


We do not anticipate any effect on other departments.

Itâ€™s an elective course with a maximum of 16

students thatâ€™s only taught once a year. The past

two years, a majority of the students were NFS majors

or minors.

NSCI 111 Exploring Neuroscience Course - Required or Elective Explain

NSCI 111 would be required of all Neuroscience majors

and minors.


PSYS 001; CHEM 023 or CHEM 031; and one of the

following pairs of courses: BIOL 001 and BIOL 002,

BCOR 011 and BCOR 012, or ANPS 019 and ANPS 020.


following: (BIOL 001 and BIOL 002) or (BCOR 011 and

BCOR 012) or BCOR 021 or (ANPS 019 and ANPS 020).


Adds the accelerated BCOR 021 to the list of intro

biology options.

Added

NSCI 112 Exploring Neurosci Laboratory Course - Required or Elective Explain

This course would be required and restricted to

Neuroscience Majors



following pairs of courses: BIOL 001 and BIOL 002,

BCOR 011 and BCOR 012, or ANPS 019 and ANPS 020.


following: (BIOL 001 and BIOL 002) or (BCOR 011 and

BCOR 012) or BCOR 021 or (ANPS 019 and ANPS 020).


Adds the accelerated BCOR 021 to the list of intro

biology options.

NSCI 225 Human Neuroanatomy Description

Functional anatomy of the human nervous system and

its cells. Focus on both peripheral and central nervous

system. Lectures and laboratory (gross and microscopic

anatomy).

Functional anatomy of the human nervous system on

both the microscopic and macroscopic scales. Focuses

on the structures of the peripheral nervous system,

spinal cord, and brain, and how they work together to

achieve behavior. Lectures and a required laboratory

(gross and microscopic anatomy).

Catalog Prerequisites Instructor permission. NSCI 111.


Added more information about the course and specified

that labs are required to better inform students

interested in the class.

NSCI 255 Neuroregeneration Course - Required or Elective Explain

Neuroscience majors are required to take an advanced

course in cellular/molecular neuroscience, and are

given the choice to choose from a list (currently the list

has 6 options all though one is rarely taught). Proposed

Neuroscience minors have a similar course list for

which this course could fulfill a requirement

Description

An analysis of the cellular and molecular processes

involved in injury, responses to damage, and

differences in the capacity of specific neural tissues to

regenerate.

Clinical neuroscience of injury and healing in the human

nervous system, factors leading to different outcomes,

and the impact of successful and failed repair on

functional recovery. Explores cutting-edge approaches

to treating neurological disease.

Catalog Prerequisites NSCI 111. NSCI 111 or BIOL 261.


Previous description over emphasized cellular and

molecular aspect. New description is better reflects the

subject and proportionality of course content. Adding

BIOL 261: Neurobiology as an alternative prerequisite.

PBIO 209 Biology of Ferns Catalog Prerequisites PBIO 108 (BCOR 101 recommended). PBIO 108 or PBIO 109 (BCOR 101 recommended).

PBIO 395 Graduate Special Topics


Department/Program Plant Biology

Subject Prefix Plant Biology

Credits 1-18

Description See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.


Added


This is a graduate-level special topics course, to replace

PBIO 381 and 382, which we are deactivating. We're

making all of our special topics courses end in 5 for

consistency.


PBIO 495 Doctoral Special Topics


Department/Program Plant Biology

Subject Prefix Plant Biology

Credits 1-18

Description See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.



This is a graduate-level special topics course, to replace

PBIO 496, which we are deactivating. We're making all

of our special topics courses end in 5 for consistency.


PEAC 100 Juggling & Circus Games


Department/Program Undeclared Department

Subject Prefix Physical Education Activities

Credits 1

Description

An all-levels juggling fundamentals course designed to

promote fitness and as an introduction to a greater

circus education.


Course is a new offering that helps to diversify our

offerings. this course will also help with student brain

development.


PEAC 090 Personal Fitness


Department/Program Undeclared Department

Subject Prefix Physical Education Activities

Credits 1

Description

Provides students with the opportunity to promote

their personal health and wellness through

participation in the Campus Recreation offerings. Self-

paced and includes student reflection on establishing

fitness goals, regular work routine, and identifying

strategies to overcome challenges.


This course provides an opportunity for students to

explore fitness through a variety of the participation

opportunities offered through Campus Recreation to

help them meet their fitness and exercise goals.


POLS 237 Pol Effects of Entertain Media Change Justification

Adjusting the prerequisites so there are more pathways

into this course.

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Catalog Prerequisites POLS 137.

POLS 021; three hours of Political Science at the 100-

level; minimum Junior standing.

POLS 094 LASP Seminar Pol. Science


Department/Program Political Science

Subject Prefix Political Science

Credits 4-Mar

Co-requisites

Enrollment in Liberal Arts Scholars Program for Social

Science Scholars.

Description

Seminar for students enrolled in the Liberal Arts

Scholars Program for Social Science Scholars. Course

explores political science perspectives and methods for

understanding critical social problems. May be repeated

for credit with different content.


This course covers a body of material not previously

examined. NOTE: It is 3-4 credits because sometimes it

may be offered as a regular 3-credit course and

sometimes it may be offered as a 4-credit course with a

required lab.


PRNU 249 Nsg Care of Crit Ill Adults


Department/Program Professional Nursing

Subject Prefix Professional Nursing

Credits 2


PRNU 232, PRNU 234, PRNU 235, Instructor permission

required.

Co-requisites PRNU 231, PRNU 240.

Description

Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in the

delivery of holistic nursing care for adults in the critical

care setting. A variety of critical care concepts are

explored and interprofessional practice is highlighted.



This course expands upon content covered in Adult

Health Nursing I and II. A variety of critical care

concepts are explored, including core critical care

concepts, common pathophysiological disease states,

ethical issues, and end-of-life care, with an emphasis on

the psychosocial effect of critical illness on the patient

and family. Students who are placed in adult intensive

care or emergency department for their senior

practicum are strongly encouraged to take this course

and will receive priority for registration. Many students

express interest in exploring intensive care or

emergency nursing as a career path, and this course

serves to introduce students to these specialties.

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PSS 120 Cold Climate Viticulture Catalog Prerequisites PSS 010, PSS 021, or Instructor permission. PSS 010 or PSS 021 or Instructor permission.


Clarifying prerequisites as PSS 010 or PSS 021 or

instructor permission. This clarifies that a student does

not need both PSS 010 and PSS 021.

PSS 123 Garden Flowers Catalog Prerequisites

PSS 010, PSS 021, one semester of Biology, or Instructor

permission.

PSS 010 or PSS 021, or one semester of Biology, or


Change Justification Updating pre-reqs for clarity.

PSS 125 Woody Landscape Plants Catalog Prerequisites

PSS 010, PSS 021, one semester of Biology, or Instructor

permission.

PSS 010 or PSS 021, or one semester of Biology, or


Change Justification Updating per-requisite description for clarity.

PSYS 178 Mentored Clinical Internship


Department/Program Psychological Science

Subject Prefix Psychological Science

Credits 3


PSYS 053, PSYS 054; Senior standing; Instructor

permission. Juniors may qualify if space is available.

Description

Clinical internship placement for two semesters (6

credits). Every effort will be made to assist students in

finding a placement that fits their interests. A weekly

seminar will offer an opportunity for all interns to share

experiences and learn the importance of ethics and

confidentiality.



The course offers students an opportunity to apply

psychological science to a community mental health

setting.


PSYS 278 Science of Traumatic Stress




Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites PSYS 053, PSYS 170.

Description

More than 85 percent of adults in the US will

experience a traumatic event, yet only a fraction of

these individuals will develop conditions such as

posttraumatic stress disorder. Explores why this

outcome occurs and the clinical skills needed to treat

this condition.



The course covers a body of material that is in large part

not currently covered in our 200-level PSYS courses.


PSYS 070 TAP: Meanings of Madness


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Credits 3

Catalog Prerequisites First-time, first-year students only.

Description

Students consider the many â€œmeanings of

madnessâ€• and how psychological science can advance

our understanding, prevention and treatment of mental

health challenges.



The course introduces first-year students to a wide

array of psychological science content and how it can be

applied to real world problems. [PLEASE EVALUATE THE

COURSE FOR the CAS Non-European Cultures

requirement.]


RADT 274 Clincal Practicum IV Credits 14 11

Enforce Prerequisites No courses listed as pre-requisites Yes

Description

Students are assigned to approved clinical education

sites to observe and increase their participation in the

clinical environment. Evaluations based on defined

clinical objectives and competencies to be completed

by the clinical and University faculty. RADT majors only.

Spring.

RADT students are assigned to approved clinical

education sites to observe and increase their

participation in the clinical environment. Evaluations

based on defined clinical objectives and competencies

to be completed by the clinical and University faculty.

Spring.

Co-requisites RADT 280.


The total amount of credit hours exceeds the

departmental policy amount. Based on the BHSC policy,

1 credit has a maximum clinical hours of 42. Since this

course requires 480 hours over the semester, it is 11.42

credit hours; 11 credit hours.

RMS 175 Applied Kinesiology


action? No

Course Status Active Deactivate


Changing prefix to EXSC but want to keep RMS number

available.

RMS 213 Biomechanics of Human Movement Course Status Active Deactivate

Effective Date Fall 2020



available.

RMS 250 Exercise Physiology Course Status Active Deactivate



available.

RMS 252 Exercise Physiology Lab


action? No

Course Status Active Deactivate



available.

RUSS 011 Experience Russian


Department/Program German (& Russian)

Added

Subject Prefix Russian

Credits 1

Description

Students will engage in a variety of events that will

enhance their understanding and appreciation of

Russian language and culture. Provides opportunities to

experience Russian through a variety of interactive

contexts.



Replaces listing Russian House as RUSS 095 & 096,

which are meant to designate special topics courses.


SPAN 111 SU:Race,Identity&Migrant Labor Description

Spanish composition and conversation via an

exploration of Mexican and Mexican-American

experiences in the United States during the nineteenth,

twentieth, and twenty-first centuries.

Spanish composition and conversation course that

explores the Mexican and Mexican-American

experience in the United States during the nineteenth,

twentieth, and twenty-first centuries and focuses on

issues of sustainability, food sovereignty and

institutionalized racism in service-learning and global

contexts.

Catalog Prerequisites SPAN 052 or equivalent; GRS 001 recommended.

Cross Listed Race, Identity & Migrant Labor


GRS is proposing to create a cross-listed GRS version of

this course, and so this action puts the cross-list in for

the SPAN version. The SU designation is not changing

and does not need to be reviewed.

STAT 293 Undergrad Honors Thesis Effective Date Fall 2020



CEMS 101 is designed to prepare HCOL students (in

their junior year) for their thesis undertaking.