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UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

I. Call to Order: 

II. Announcements/Discussion

• Reminder: “Zombie” courses
• College Schedule for Student Academic Success Presentations

 Administrative Updates

• Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education Update
• Sales Force Implementation
• Guest: Lubna Zia-Uddin, Exploratory Academic Advisor
• Guest: Adrienne White, Director, Student Success Coaching
• SCHEV  Updates:  Susan Woodruff
• Registrar Updates: Tom Butler
• Mason Core Updates:
  • Mason Core Capstone/Synthesis Discussion
  • Foundation and Exploration Waivers (Transfer students with Associates Degrees)
• Student Academic Success Presentations:
  • Carter

III. New Business

Action Items

NEW PROGRAMS:

CEC	New	Program	: Sustainable Systems Engineering Minor
CEHD	New	Program	: Personal Health and Wellness Minor
CHSS	New	Program	: Community and Public Writing Minor
CHSS	New	Program	: Ethics and AI Minor
CPH	New	Program	HH-BS-PUBH: Public Health, BS
CVPA	New	Program	: Global Dance Minor  (new title, existing program)

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-CS: Computer Science, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-CERB-CS: Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate
CVPA	Modified	Program	AR-BFA-DANC: Dance, BFA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BIS-INDV: Individualized Study, BIS
CHSS	Modified	Program	PCOM: Political Communication Minor
CVPA	Modified	Program	DNCA: Dance Appreciation Minor
INTO	Modified	Program	IN-BPRE-P005,IN-BS-P005: INTO-Mason: Engineering, Computer Science, and Statistics Undergraduate Pathways
INTO	Modified	Program	IN-BPRE-P016: INTO-Mason: General Exploratory
INTO	Modified	Program	IN-BS-P004,IN-BPRE-P004: INTO-Mason: Business Undergraduate Pathways
INTO	Modified	Program	IN-BS-P004,IN-BPRE-P004: INTO-Mason: Business Undergraduate Pathways

NEW COURSES:

CEHD	New	Course	ECED 493: Internship in Early Childhood Special Education
CEC	New	Course	ENGR 110: Engineering, Computing, and Social Justice
CEC	New	Course	ME 466: Advanced Materials Engineering
CEC	New	Course	ME 467: Nanosensors
CEC	New	Course	SYST 414: Systems Thinking
CEHD	New	Course	ELED 391: Clinical Experience: Theory to Practice Integration, Part 2
CEHD	New	Course	KINE 480: Special Topics in Kinesiology
CHSS	New	Course	CHSS 105: Undergraduate Colloquium
CHSS	New	Course	COMM 309: Writing across the Media
CHSS	New	Course	ENGH 270: Introduction to Screen Cultures
CHSS	New	Course	ENGH 374: Screening the Global City
CHSS	New	Course	ENGH 482: Community and Public Writing
CHSS	New	Course	KORE 455: Korean Diasporas in a Global World
CHSS	New	Course	KORE 470: Capstone in Korean Studies
CHSS	New	Course	PHIL 241: Foundations of Ethics and AI
CHSS	New	Course	PHIL 441: Ethics and AI: Practice and Projects
INTO	New	Course	EAP 121: Enhanced Composition for Academic Purposes
INTO	New	Course	EAP 401: Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students
SCHAR	New	Course	GOVT 150: Introduction to Technology Policy
SCHAR	New	Course	GOVT 352: Responsible Innovation
SCHAR	New	Course	GOVT 363: Science and Technology Institutions/Policy
SCHAR	New	Course	GOVT 369: Cybersecurity Policy
SCHAR	New	Course	GOVT 426: Political Theory of Autonomous Algorithms
SCHAR	New	Course	GOVT 461: Governance in Space
SCHAR	New	Course	GOVT 462: Public Interest Technology

MODIFIED COURSES:

CEC	Modified	Course	CS 112: Introduction to Computer Programming
CEC	Modified	Course	CS 310: Data Structures
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 101: Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering
CEC	Modified	Course	ECED 490: Internship in Early Childhood Education
CEC	Modified	Course	SYST 488: Financial Systems Engineering
CEHD	Modified	Course	ECED 402: Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Young Learners, Birth-Age 5
CEHD	Modified	Course	KINE 200: Methods of Exercise Instruction
CEHD	Modified	Course	KINE 350: Exercise Prescription and Programming
CEHD	Modified	Course	KINE 490: Kinesiology Internship
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 475: Journalism Law
CHSS	Modified	Course	ENGH 497: Topics in Creative Writing
CHSS	Modified	Course	HIST 125: Introduction to Global History
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 124: Human Anatomy and Physiology
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 105: Precalculus Mathematics
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 108: Introductory Calculus with Business Applications
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 113: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 114: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 115: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Honors)
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 125: Discrete Mathematics I
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 314: Advanced Differential Equations
CVPA	Modified	Course	AVT 422: Advanced Drawing

INACTIVATED COURSES:

CEC	Inactivated	Course	CYSE 205: Systems Engineering Principles
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	COMM 303: Writing across the Media
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 490: RS: Clinical Research Internship

Announcements

INACTIVATED PROGRAMS:

CVPA

Inactivated

Program

DNCW: World Dance Minor

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

CEC	Modified	Program	AVIM: Aviation Flight Training and Management Minor
CEC	Modified	Program	E1-BSED-ELED: Elementary Education, BSEd
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-ME: Mechanical Engineering, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	SYST: Systems Engineering Minor
CEHD	Modified	Program	HPR: Health Promotion Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	APNS: Asia-Pacific and Northeast Asian Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	ARBC: Arabic Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	CHIN: Chinese Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	FOLK: Folklore and Mythology Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	GLOA: Global Affairs Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	ISLM: Islamic Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	JNL: Journalism Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-ANTH: Anthropology, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-CLS: Criminology, Law and Society, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-HDFS: Human Development and Family Science, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-HIST: History, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-REST: Russian and Eurasian Studies, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BS-CLS: Criminology, Law and Society, BS
CHSS	Modified	Program	MES: Middle East Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	MEST: Medieval Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	NAIS: Native American and Indigenous Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	PHIL: Philosophy Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	PTW: Professional and Technical Writing Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	IMMS: Immigration Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-RELI: Religious Studies, BA
COS	Modified	Program	ENCO: Environmental Consulting Minor
COS	Modified	Program	NEUR: Neuroscience Minor
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BA-BIOL: Biology, BA
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-CDS: Computational and Data Sciences, BS
COS	Modified	Program	SSTS: Sustainability Studies Minor

MODIFIED COURSES:

CEC	Modified	Course	CS 109: Intro to Computer Programming, Part B
CEC	Modified	Course	SYST 420: Network Analysis
CEC	Modified	Course	SYST 490: Senior Design Project I
CEC	Modified	Course	CS 471: Operating Systems
CEHD	Modified	Course	KINE 341: Kinesiology Practicum
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 148: Podcasting and Radio Workshop I
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 331: Public Relations Campaigns
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 348: Podcasting and Radio Workshop II
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 352: News Editing
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 353: Broadcast Journalism
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 369: Multimedia Storytelling
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 370: Feature Writing
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 371: Sports Writing and Reporting
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 374: Political Journalism
CHSS	Modified	Course	HDFS 499: Advanced Internship and Analysis in Human Development and Family Science
CHSS	Modified	Course	SOCI 312: Qualitative Research Methods
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 308: Writing for Public Relations
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 384: Public Relations and Social Media
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 389: Public Relations for Associations and Nonprofits
CHSS	Modified	Course	COMM 390: Case Studies in Public Relations
COS	Modified	Course	CDS 486: Advanced Topics in Computational and Data Sciences
CVPA	Modified	Course	AVT 442: Advanced Printmaking
CVPA	Modified	Course	AVT 462: Advanced Sculpture
CVPA	Modified	Course	DANC 120: Special Topics in Dance I
CVPA	Modified	Course	DANC 420: Special Topics in Dance II
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 150: Global Theater Histories I
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 151: Global Theater Histories II
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 304: Advanced Movement for Actors
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 350: Script Analysis
CVPA	Modified	Course	AVT 432: Advanced Painting
INTO	Modified	Course	INYO 105: U.S. American Cultures

INACTIVATED COURSES:

CEC	Inactivated	Course	CS 101: Preview of Computer Science
CEC	Inactivated	Course	CYSE 301: Digital Systems
CEC	Inactivated	Course	SWE 321: Software Engineering
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ATEP 330: Emergency Procedures for Athletic Trainers
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ATEP 340: Lower Body Physical Assessment
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ATEP 345: Athletic Training Clinical Techniques 1
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ATEP 351: Lower Body Therapeutic Interventions
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ATEP 354: Athletic Training Clinical Techniques 2
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ATEP 360: Therapeutic Interventions 2
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ATEP 366: Practicum IV: Therapeutic Rehabilitation
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ATEP 456: Practicum 5 Professional Integration
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	EDUC 300: Introduction to Teaching
COS	Inactivated	Course	GEOL 316: Computers in Geology
COS	Inactivated	Course	GEOL 408: Practicum for Geology Laboratories
COS	Inactivated	Course	MATH 045: STEM Math Prep
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 340: Health, Disease and Dysfunction
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 345: Applied Biomechanics in Rehabilitation
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 350: Clinical Physiology and Human Performance
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 375: Gait and Functional Movement Analysis
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 380: Neural Basis of Movement
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 390: Clinical Assessment of Functional Capacity
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 415: Clinical Movement Science I
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 416: Clinical Movement Science II
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 418: Exercise Endocrinology
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 420: Adult Health and Function
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 430: Advanced Functional Clinical Assessments
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 450: Psychosocial Adaptation in Rehabilitation
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 455: Research in Rehabilitation Science
CPH	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 489: Introduction to Clinical Research
CPH	Inactivated	Course	HHS 271: Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II
CVPA	Inactivated	Course	THR 345: Puppetry
INTO	Inactivated	Course	AE 023: Basic Spelling Skills
INTO	Inactivated	Course	AE 034: Dictionary Skills
INTO	Inactivated	Course	AE 045: Developing Spelling Skills
INTO	Inactivated	Course	AE 053: Newspaper Productioon
INTO	Inactivated	Course	AE 083: SuperTOEFL
INTO	Inactivated	Course	AE 088: Elective Topic 3
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 103: Language Support for Public Speaking
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 107: The Grammar of Academic Writing
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 109: College Reading Skills
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 111: Language Support for Introduction to Information Technology
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 112: Language Support for Introduction to Computer Programming
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 113: Language Support for University Physics
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 114: Language Support for General Chemistry I
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 115: Language Support for Introductory Geology I
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 120: Linguistics Capstone
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 403: Interpersonal Communication for International Students
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 404: Advanced English for Academic Purposes in Reading and Writing
INTO	Inactivated	Course	INYO 045: STEM Mathematics Preparation
INTO	Inactivated	Course	INYO 095: Quantitative Preparation for the Graduate Record Examination
INTO	Inactivated	Course	INYO 096: Verbal and Quantitative Preparation for the Graduate Record Examination
INTO	Inactivated	Course	INYO 097: Verbal, Quantitative, and Academic Writing Preparation for the Graduate Record Examination
INTO	Inactivated	Course	INYO 206: International Peer Learning Partnership
INTO	Inactivated	Course	INYO 207: International Peer Educational Leadership
INTO	Inactivated	Course	AE 067: Acting with Americans
INTO	Inactivated	Course	EAP 097: Verbal Preparation for the Graduate Record Examination
INTO	Inactivated	Course	INYO 044: Business Math Preparation
SCHAR	Inactivated	Course	GOVT 302: American Political Development
SCHAR	Inactivated	Course	GOVT 309: Government and Politics of Metropolitan Areas
SCHAR	Inactivated	Course	GOVT 328: Global Political Theory
SCHAR	Inactivated	Course	GOVT 348: Political Violence and Civil War
SCHAR	Inactivated	Course	GOVT 353: Social Entrepreneurship
SCHAR	Inactivated	Course	GOVT 365: State and Regional Public Policy
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	ANTH 378: Humans and Animals

UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

I. Call to Order: 

II. Announcements/Discussion

• Reminder: March 15 meeting will still be held (virtually)
• Reminder: “Zombie” courses
• College Schedule for Student Academic Success Presentations

 Administrative Updates

SACSCOC Updates:

SCHEV  Updates:  Susan Woodruff

Registrar Updates: Tom Butler

Discussion:

• Mason Core Updates
• Student Academic Success Presentations:
  • CEHD
  • CPH

III. New Business

Action Items

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

CHSS

Modified

Program

LA-BS-INTS: Integrative Studies, BS

NEW COURSES:

CEHD	New	Course	KINE 295: Principles of Human Nutrition
CEHD	New	Course	KINE 355: Introduction to Biomechanics
CEHD	New	Course	KINE 404: Motor Control Theory and Application
CEHD	New	Course	KINE 480: Special Topics in Kinesiology
CHSS	New	Course	CRIM 415: Guns and Crime in America
CHSS	New	Course	FRLN 390: Language, Race and Racism
CHSS	New	Course	HIST 323: England in the High Middle Ages
CHSS	New	Course	HIST 324: Tudor and Stuart England
CHSS	New	Course	INTS 313: Therapeutic Benefits of Play
CHSS	New	Course	INTS 323: The Hospitalized Child and Family

MODIFIED COURSES:

CHSS	Modified	Course	INTS 348: Digital Futures
CHSS	Modified	Course	PSYC 362: Psychology of Gender
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 437: Ornithology
COS	Modified	Course	EVPP 437: Ornithology

INACTIVATED COURSES:

CHSS	Inactivated	Course	ANTH 375: Culture, Power, History
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	COMM 157: Digital Media Workshop
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	COMM 366: Visual Communication
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	COMM 456: Comparative Mass Media
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	HIST 367: History, Fiction, and Film in Latin America

Announcements

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

CEHD	Modified	Program	E1-BSED-ELED: Elementary Education, BSEd
CEHD	Modified	Program	ECDL: Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners Minor
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-BIOL: Biology, BS
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-FRSC: Forensic Science, BS
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-MLAB: Medical Laboratory Science, BS
CVPA	Modified	Program	GAME: Computer Game Design Minor

MODIFIED COURSES:

 

CEHD	Modified	Course	ELED 390: Clinical Experience: Theory to Practice Integration, Part 1
CHSS	Modified	Course	ARTH 335: Arts of Medieval England
CHSS	Modified	Course	ENGH 323: Studies in Shakespeare
CHSS	Modified	Course	INTS 360: The Built Environment
CHSS	Modified	Course	INTS 455: Consciousness and Transformation in Action
CHSS	Modified	Course	LING 499: Independent Study
COS	Modified	Course	EVPP 434: Food-Energy-Water-Climate Nexus

INACTIVATED COURSES:

CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ATEP 320: Therapeutic Interventions Foundations
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	EDCI 372: Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	EDCI 469: Teaching English in Secondary School
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	EDCI 472: Advanced Methods for Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	EDCI 473: Teaching Science in the Secondary School
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	EDCI 479: Advanced Methods of Teaching English in the Secondary School
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	EDCI 483: Advanced Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary School
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ELED 420: Arts Integration in Elem Ed
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ELED 444: Curriculum and Methods of Teaching in Elementary Education
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ELED 445: Differentiating Elementary Methods and Management
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ELED 455: Literacy Teaching and Learning in Diverse Elementary Classrooms I
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ELED 456: Literacy Teaching and Learning in Diverse Elementary Classrooms II
CEHD	Inactivated	Course	ELED 491: Internship Seminar in Elem Ed
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	ANTH 340: Comparative Perspectives on Immigration
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	ANTH 345: Ritual and Power in Social Life
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	ANTH 488: Gender, Sexuality, and Culture
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	ANTH 496: Evolutionary Theory
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	ARAB 350: Media Arabic I (Written Media)
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	COMM 255: Introduction to Media Literacy
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	COMM 330: Principles of Public Relations
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	COMM 346: Yearbook Workshop
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	COMM 480: College to Career: Strategies for Transition
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	FREN 391: French for the Business World
COS	Inactivated	Course	CDS 487: Electronic Structure Computations

UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

I. Call to Order: 

II. Announcements/Discussion

• Reminder: UGC January 18 meeting is in person (Merten 1202)
• Reminder: March 15 meeting will still be held (virtually)
• Reminder: “Zombie” courses
• College Schedule for Student Academic Success Presentations

 Administrative Updates

SACSCOC Updates:

SCHEV  Updates:  Susan Woodruff

Registrar Updates: Tom Butler

Discussion:

• Introduction: Director of Fellowships Megan Bruening
• 4 Year Plans
• Mason Core Updates
• Student Academic Success Presentations:
  • COS
  • CHSS
• CEHD Minor and guests:
  • Min Park: Academic Coordinator for Tourism and Events

  • Frank Kuhns:  Co-owner of Settle Down Easy Brewery and CEHD adjunct faculty member: Introduction to Wine and Craft Beverage Management

    Hannah White: CEHD and SRTM Communications and Marketing Director

    Hannah Miles: Settle Down Easy Brewery employee and Mason alum

III. New Business

Action Items

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

CHSS	Modified	Program	LGBT: LGBTQ Studies Minor
COS	Modified	Program	NEUR: Neuroscience Minor
COS	Modified	Program	RNRG: Renewable Energy Interdisciplinary Minor
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-EVSC: Environmental Science, BS

NEW COURSES:

CEC	New	Course	ME 413: A Seat at the Table
CEHD	New	Course	EDEP 497: Special Topics in Educational Psychology
CEHD	New	Course	EDSE 230: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
COS	New	Course	GEOL 120: The Changing Ocean
COS	New	Course	GEOL 121: The Changing Ocean Laboratory
COS	New	Course	RENE 131: Introduction to Renewable Energy
COS	New	Course	RENE 411: Renewable Energy Internship

 

MODIFIED COURSES:

CHSS	Modified	Course	HDFS 498: Internship and Analysis in Human Development and Family Science
CHSS	Modified	Course	INTS 294: Service-Learning Experience
CHSS	Modified	Course	INTS 317: Issues in Family Relationships
CHSS	Modified	Course	INTS 394: Service-Learning Experience
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 111: Linear Mathematical Modeling
COS	Modified	Course	PHYS 251: Introduction to Computer Methods in Physics
COS	Modified	Course	PHYS 325: Intermediate Computer Methods in Physics

 

Announcements

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

BUS	Modified	Program	FNAN: Finance Minor
CPH	Modified	Program	HH-BSW-SOCW: Social Work, BSW
COS	Modified	Program	ASTR: Astronomy Minor

MODIFIED COURSES:

CEC	Modified	Course	CS 211: Object-Oriented Programming
CEC	Modified	Course	ME 313: Material Science
CEC	Modified	Course	ME 341: Design of Mechanical Elements
CEC	Modified	Course	ME 351: Analytical Methods in Engineering
CEHD	Modified	Course	ELED 459: Researching Problems of Practice in Elementary Education
CHSS	Modified	Course	ANTH 389: Human Osteology Lab
CHSS	Modified	Course	ANTH 490: History of Anthropological Theory
CHSS	Modified	Course	ENGH 322: Introduction to Shakespeare
CHSS	Modified	Course	ENGH 416: Folklore and Migration
CHSS	Modified	Course	FREN 370: French Civilization, Culture, and Literature: Ancient Gaul to 1789
CHSS	Modified	Course	FREN 371: French Civilization, Culture, and Literature: 1789 to the Present
CHSS	Modified	Course	FREN 451: Topics in Francophone African Literature and Culture
CHSS	Modified	Course	INTS 400: Temptress: Sexuality and Power
CHSS	Modified	Course	INTS 491: Senior Capstone
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 300: Voice and Speech
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 303: Movement for Actors
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 305: Unarmed Stage Combat
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 306: Movement in Musical Theater
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 310: Acting II
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 321: Acting Shakespeare
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 340: Advanced Studies in Directing
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 365: Characterization
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 405: Advanced Stage Combat
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 420: Advanced Performance Studio
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 421: One-Person Show

 

INACTIVATED COURSES:

BUS	Inactivated	Course	ACCT 320: Introduction to Government Accounting
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	ARTH 386: The Silk Road
COS	Inactivated	Course	FRSC 420: Forensic Toxicology

UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

I. Call to Order: 

II. Announcements/Discussion

• UGC Communications/Moving to Microsoft Teams
• Reminder: December UGC meeting has been cancelled
• Reminder: UGC January 18 meeting is in person (Merten 1202)
• Reminder: March 15 meeting will still be held (virtually)
• Reminder: “Zombie” courses
• College Schedule for Student Academic Success Presentations

 Administrative Updates

SACSCOC Updates: Matt Smith

SCHEV  Updates:  Susan Woodruff

Registrar Updates: Tom Butler

Discussion:

• Cross-College Curriculum Reminder
• Student Academic Success Presentations:
  • Honors College
  • CVPA
  • Mental Health Resource for Students: Timely Care

III. New Business

Action Items

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

BUS Modified Program : Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Business Analytics, Accelerated MS (graduate council proposal)

CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-CS: Computer Science, BS
COS	Modified	Program	: College of Science: Requirements for the BA

NEW COURSES:

HNRS	New	Course	HNRS 111: Honors College Colloquium
CEC	New	Course	ECE 420: Smart Grid Lab
CPH	New	Course	GCH 270: Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I
CPH	New	Course	GCH 271: Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II
CHSS	New	Course	ARTH 317: The Black Pharaohs: Art and Archaeology of Ancient Nubia

MODIFIED COURSES:

CHSS	Modified	Course	CULT 320: Globalization and Culture
CHSS	Modified	Course	PSYC 211: Lifespan Development
CHSS	Modified	Course	PSYC 325: Psychopathology
CHSS	Modified	Course	ARTH 495: RS: Curating an Exhibit
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 108: Introductory Calculus with Business Applications
CVPA	Modified	Course	AVT 262: Sculpture I
CVPA	Modified	Course	AVT 497: Senior Project

INACTIVATED COURSES:

CEC

Inactivated

Course

CEIE 497: Applied Engineering Abroad

Announcements

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

COS	Modified	Program	NEUR: Neuroscience Minor (held)
BUS	Modified	Program	BUS: Business Minor

MODIFIED COURSES:

CEC

Modified

Course

ECE 491: Engineering Seminar

CEC	Modified	Course	CS 484: Data Mining
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 476: Cryptography Fundamentals
CHSS	Modified	Course	WMST 208: Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies
CHSS	Modified	Course	SPAN 215: Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers
CHSS	Modified	Course	WMST 402: Queer Theory
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 405: Microbial Genetics
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 407: Microbial Diversity

INACTIVATED COURSES:

CHSS	Inactivated	Course	WMST 411: RS: Feminist Research Practice
CHSS	Inactivated	Course	WMST 318: Gender, Social Justice, and Activism

HRNS	November 16
CVPA	November 16
COS	January 18 (in person)
CHSS	January 18 (in person)
CPH	February 15
Carter	March 15
CEC	April 15
CEHD	April 15
BUS	May 17
SCHAR	May 17
INTO	May 17

 

UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

I. Call to Order: 

II. Announcements/Discussion

• December UGC meeting has been cancelled
• UGC January 18 meeting is in person (Merten 1202)
• March 15 meeting will still be held (virtually)
• Schedule for college curriculum processes

 Administrative Updates

SACSCOC Updates: Matt Smith

SCHEV  Updates:  Susan Woodruff

Registrar Updates: Tom Butler

Discussion:

• Curricular Analytics Project: Jesse Guessford
  • CAP Info
• Cross-College Curriculum
• Differentiating between BA and BS degrees
• Student Academic Success
• College Curriculum Presentations
  • SCHAR
  • INTO Mason

III. New Business

Action Items

NEW PROGRAMS:

CEHD

New

Program

: Wine and Craft Beverage Management Minor

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

COS       Modified      Program               SC-BA-BIOL: Biology, BA

CVPA	Modified	Program	AR-BA-FAVS: Film and Video Studies, BA
HNRS	Modified	Program	: University Honors

NEW COURSES:

HNRS

New

Course

HNRS 111: Honors College Colloquium

MODIFIED COURSES:

COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 106: Introductory Biology I Laboratory
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 308: Foundations of Ecology and Evolution
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 311: General Genetics
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 484: Cell Signaling and Disease
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 105: Precalculus Mathematics
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 125: Discrete Mathematics I
HNRS	Modified	Course	HNRS 110: Principles of Research and Inquiry

Announcements

MODIFIED COURSES:

BUS	Modified	Course	ACCT 408: Taxes Insurance and Risk Management
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 405: Microbial Genetics
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 407: Microbial Diversity
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 430: Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 433: Selected Topics in Plant Biology
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 452: Immunology
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 104: Trigonometry and Transcendental Functions

INACTIVATED COURSES:

COS	Inactivated	Course	BIOL 455: Marine Mammal Biology and Conservation Field Course
COS	Inactivated	Course	BIOL 470: Dinosaur Biology

UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

I. Call to Order: 

II. Announcements/Discussion

 Administrative Updates

SACSCOC Updates: Matt Smith

SCHEV  Updates:  Susan Woodruff: SCHEV Feedback Course Descriptions 082022

Registrar Updates: Tom Butler

Discussion:

III. New Business

Action Items

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-ACS: Applied Computer Science, BS
INTO	Modified	Program	IN-BA-P002,IN-BPRE-P002,IN-BS-P002: INTO-Mason: Science Undergraduate Pathways
CEHD	Modified	Program	SAMC: Sport and American Culture Minor

Announcements

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

BUS	Modified	Program	MKTG: Marketing Minor
CEC	Modified	Program	: Cyber Security Engineering, BS/Cyber Security Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-CS: Computer Science, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	SWE: Software Engineering Minor
CEHD	Modified	Program	E1-BSED-EDSE: Special Education, BSEd
CHHS	Modified	Program	HH-BSW-SOCW: Social Work, BSW
CVPA	Modified	Program	AR-BA-FAVS: Film and Video Studies, BA

MODIFIED COURSES:

BUS	Modified	Course	BUS 498: Capstone Course: Advanced Business Models
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 417: Smart Grid and Cyber Security
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 480: Small Spacecraft Engineering
CEC	Modified	Course	SYST 463: Flight Training Lab II
CEHD	Modified	Course	EDSE 446: Clinical Practice and Seminar 2: General
CEHD	Modified	Course	EDSE 466: Clinical Practice and Seminar 2: Adapted (Severe Disabilities)
CEHD	Modified	Course	HPR: Health Promotion Minor

INACTIVATED COURSES:

HNRS	Inactivated	Course	HNRS 300: Advanced Study Abroad
HNRS	Inactivated	Course	HNRS 490: Undergraduate Apprenticeship

 

UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, May 18, 2021 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

I. Call to Order: 

II. Announcements/Discussion

 Administrative Updates

SACSCOC Updates: Matt Smith

SCHEV  Updates:  Susan Woodruff

Registrar Updates: Tom Butler

Discussion:

• Mason Core Enhancements
• Membership and Schedule for 2022-2023

III. New Business

Action Items

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-INFT: Information Technology, BS
COS	Modified	Program	: Neuroscience, BS/Biology, Accelerated MS
INTO	Modified	Program	IN-BA-P003,IN-BPRE-P003,IN-BS-P003,IN-BSW-P003: INTO-Mason: Human and Social Development Undergraduate Pathways

INTO

Modified

Program

: INTO-Mason: General Exploratory

HON

Modified

Program

: University Honors

NEW COURSES:

CEHD

New

Course

EDEP 110: Academic Success Through Self-Regulated Learning

CEC

New

Course

IT 416: Machine Learning for Information Sciences

MODIFIED COURSES:

COS

Modified

Course

NEUR 411: Seminar in Neuroscience

 

Announcements

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

Carter	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Accelerated MS
Carter	Modified	Program	: Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BA or BS/Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Applied Science, BAS (Cyber Security Concentration)/Digital Forensics, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Bioengineering, BS / Bioengineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Bioengineering, BS/Biostatistics, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Bioengineering, BS/Data Analytics Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Bioengineering, BS/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Bioengineering, BS/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: BS (selected)/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: BS (selected)/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, BS/Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, BS/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, BS/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Computer Engineering, BS/Computer Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Computer Engineering, BS/Electrical Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Computer Engineering, BS/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Computer Engineering, BS/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Computer Science, BS/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Computer Science, BS/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Cyber Security Engineering, BS/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Cyber Security Engineering, BS/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Electrical Engineering, BS/Computer Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Electrical Engineering, BS/Electrical Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Electrical Engineering, BS/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Electrical Engineering, BS/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Information Technology, BS/Digital Forensics, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Information Technology, BS/Information Security and Assurance, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Information Technology, BS/Information Systems, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Information Technology, BS/Software Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Information Technology, BS/Telecommunications, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Mechanical Engineering, BS / Bioengineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Mechanical Engineering, BS/Applied Information Technology, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Mechanical Engineering, BS/Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Mechanical Engineering, BS/Data Analytics Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Mechanical Engineering, BS/Electrical Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Mechanical Engineering, BS/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Mechanical Engineering, BS/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Statistics, BS/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Statistics, BS/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Systems Engineering, BS/Data Analytics Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Systems Engineering, BS/Operations Research, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Systems Engineering, BS/Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Systems Engineering, BS/Telecommunications, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-CYSE: Cyber Security Engineering, BS
CHHS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Nutrition, Accelerated MS
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-PHIL: Philosophy, BA
COS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (selected), Bioinformatics Management, Accelerated PSM
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BA-GEOG: Geography, BA
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-GEOG: Geography, BS
COS	Modified	Program	SSTS: Sustainability Studies Minor
CVPA	Modified	Program	: Art and Visual Technology, BA/Arts Management, Accelerated MA
CVPA	Modified	Program	: Art and Visual Technology, BFA/Arts Management, Accelerated MA
CVPA	Modified	Program	: Music, BA/Arts Management, Accelerated MA
CVPA	Modified	Program	: Music, BM (Performance)/Music, Accelerated MM (Performance)
CVPA	Modified	Program	: Music, BM/Arts Management, Accelerated MA

MODIFIED COURSES:

CEC	Modified	Course	CEIE 402: Highway Design and Construction
CEC	Modified	Course	CEIE 454: Water and Sanitation in Low-income Communities
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 421: Industrial Control Systems Security
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 424: Embedded and Real Time Systems
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 445: System Security and Resilience
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 479: Methods of User Authentication
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 480: Reverse Software Engineering
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 690: Cyber Security Engineering Capstone Project
CEHD	Modified	Course	RECR 107: Krav Maga: Intermediate
CHSS	Modified	Course	KORE 340: Transformation of Language and Culture in North and South Korea
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 401: Structural Geology

 

UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, April 20, 2021 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

I. Call to Order: 

II. Announcements/Discussion

 Administrative Updates

SACSCOC Updates: Matt Smith

SCHEV  Updates:  Susan Woodruff

• SCHEV Submission Schedule 040122

Registrar Updates: Tom Butler

Discussion:

• Academic Policies Updates
• Mason Core Updates
• Schedule/Membership for next year

 

III. New Business

Action Items

NEW PROGRAMS:

BUS

New

Program

: Energy Transition Management Minor

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

BUS	Modified	Program	ENTR: Entrepreneurship Minor
Carter	Modified	Program	CA-BA-CONF: Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BA
Carter	Modified	Program	CA-BS-CONF: Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	: Mechanical Engineering, BS/Applied and Engineering Physics, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-BIOE: Bioengineering, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-CEIE: Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-ME: Mechanical Engineering, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-SYST: Systems Engineering, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-CERB-CS: Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate
CEC	Modified	Program	EENG: Environmental Engineering Minor
CHHS	Modified	Program	HH-BSN-NURS: Nursing, BSN
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Interdisciplinary Studies, Accelerated MAIS (Women and Gender Studies Concentration)
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Middle East and Islamic Studies, Accelerated MA
CHSS	Modified	Program	: College of Humanities & Social Sciences: Requirements for the BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-EVSS: Environmental and Sustainability Studies, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-INTS: Integrative Studies, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BS-INTS: Integrative Studies, BS
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BA-BIOL: Biology, BA
COS	Modified	Program	STEM: STEM in Society Minor
CVPA	Modified	Program	AR-BFA-GAME: Computer Game Design, BFA
HNRS	Modified	Program	: University Honors
INTO	Modified	Program	IN-BA-P001,IN-BS-P001,IN-BFA-P001,IN-BPRE-P001: INTO-Mason: Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Pathways
INTO	Modified	Program	IN-BS-P004,IN-BPRE-P004: INTO-Mason: Business Undergraduate Pathways
PROV	Modified	Program	DSTH: Design Thinking
INTO	Modified	Program	IN-BPRE-P005,IN-BS-P005: INTO-Mason: Engineering, Computer Science, and Statistics
PROV	Modified	Program	UN-BAS-APLS: Applied Science, BAS
CHHS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Public Health, Accelerated MPH

NEW COURSES:

BUS	New	Course	BUS 325: Creating Value for Business Stakeholders
BUS	New	Course	MGMT 325: Creating Value for Business Stakeholders
Carter	New	Course	CONF 337: Restorative Justice
Carter	New	Course	CONF 373: Contemporary Issues
Carter	New	Course	CONF 475: Special Topics in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
CEC	New	Course	BENG 415: Biomanufacturing
CEC	New	Course	CS 108: Intro to Computer Programming, Part A
CEC	New	Course	CS 109: Intro to Computer Programming, Part B
CEC	New	Course	ECE 340: Data Structures and Embedded Systems Programming in C/C++
CEC	New	Course	IT 416: Introduction to Machine Learning (HOLD for May)
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 499: Independent Study
CHED	New	Course	SRTM 303: Introduction to Wine & Craft Beverage Management
CHED	New	Course	SRTM 342: Wine & Craft Beverage Field Experience
CHHS	New	Course	HAP 455: Computer Programming in Health Applications
CHSS	New	Course	GLOA 386: Media, Technology, and Globalization
COS	New	Course	CHEM 460: Chemistry in the Kitchen
COS	New	Course	MATH 421: Abstract Algebra II
COS	New	Course	MATH 432: Differential Geometry
COS	New	Course	MATH 433: Algebraic Geometry
COS	New	Course	MATH 490: Internship
CVPA	New	Course	MUSI 108: Practical Musicianship
CVPA	New	Course	MUSI 220: Applied Music in Music Technology
CVPA	New	Course	MUSI 240: Applied Music in Music Technology
CVPA	New	Course	MUSI 440: Applied Music in Music Technology
CVPA	New	Course	THR 406: Advanced Movement in Musical Theater
INTO	New	Course	INYO 102: Transition INTO Mason II: Peer-Supported

MODIFIED COURSES:

BUS	Modified	Course	MGMT 453: Starting a Business
CHHS	Modified	Course	HAP 464: Electronic Health Record Configuration and Data Analysis
CHSS	Modified	Course	CRIM 479: Preparation for Internship
CHSS	Modified	Course	CRIM 480: Internship
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 213: Cell Structure and Function
COS	Modified	Course	COS 300: Professional Preparation for STEM Disciplines
COS	Modified	Course	EVPP 109: Ecosphere- Introduction to Environmental Science I- Lab
COS	Modified	Course	EVPP 113: Ecosphere: Introduction to Environmental Science II–Lab
COS	Modified	Course	GGS 416: Satellite Image Analysis
COS	Modified	Course	MATH 491: Reading and Undergraduate Research in Mathematics
COS	Modified	Course	PHYS 161: University Physics I Laboratory
COS	Modified	Course	PHYS 261: University Physics II Laboratory
CVPA	Modified	Course	DANC 318: Global Dance Perspectives II
CVPA	Modified	Course	MUSI 380: Wind Symphony
CVPA	Modified	Course	MUSI 381: University Chorale
CVPA	Modified	Course	MUSI 383: Symphonic Band
CVPA	Modified	Course	MUSI 385: Chamber Singers
CVPA	Modified	Course	MUSI 387: Symphony Orchestra
CVPA	Modified	Course	MUSI 389: Jazz Ensemble
INTO	Modified	Course	AE 012: Level 1-2 Special Topics
INTO	Modified	Course	AE 022: Level 2-3 Special Topics
INTO	Modified	Course	AE 032: Level 3-4 Special Topics
INTO	Modified	Course	AE 042: Level 4-5 Special Topics
INTO	Modified	Course	AE 052: Level 5-6 Special Topics
INTO	Modified	Course	AE 062: Level 6-7 Special Topics
INTO	Modified	Course	AE 072: Level 6-7-8 Special Topics
PROV	Modified	Course	UNIV 303: Veteran Transition

INACTIVATED COURSES:

COS

Inactivated

Course

MATH 112: Discrete Mathematics for IT

Announcements

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

BUS	Modified	Program	: School of Business Requirements and Academic Policies
BUS	Modified	Program	BU-BS-BUS: Business, BS
BUS	Modified	Program	BU-CERB-ACCT: Accounting Undergraduate Certificate
BUS	Modified	Program	IB: International Business Minor
BUS	Modified	Program	REAL: Real Estate Development Minor
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-EVSC: Environmental Science, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	BIOE: Bioengineering Minor
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-CPE: Computer Engineering, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-ELEN: Electrical Engineering, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	ECE: Electrical and Computer Engineering Minor
CEC	Modified	Program	INFT: Information Technology Minor
CEHD	Modified	Program	E1-BSED-PHED: Physical Education, BSEd
CEHD	Modified	Program	E1-BS-SPMG: Sport Management, BS
CHHS	Modified	Program	HH-BS-COMH: Community Health, BS
CHHS	Modified	Program	HH-BS-HINF: Health Informatics, BS
CHHS	Modified	Program	HIT: Health Information Technology Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Anthropology, BA/Anthropology, Accelerated MA
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Interdisciplinary Studies, Accelerated MAIS (War and the Military in Society Concentration)
CHSS	Modified	Program	CLA: Classical Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	CLPY: Clinical Psychology Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	CLS: Criminology, Law and Society Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	COM: Communication Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-CLS: Criminology, Law and Society, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-ECON: Economics, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-ENGL: English, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-FRLN: Foreign Languages, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-GLOA: Global Affairs, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-PSYC: Psychology, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-RELI: Religious Studies, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-REST: Russian and Eurasian Studies, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-SOCI: Sociology, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BIS-INDV: Individualized Study, BIS
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BS-CLS: Criminology, Law and Society, BS
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BS-ECON: Economics, BS
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BS-PSYC: Psychology, BS
CHSS	Modified	Program	PHSC: Philosophy for Social Change Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-AOES: Atmospheric Sciences, BS
COS	Modified	Program	: Biology, BS/Biology, Accelerated MS
COS	Modified	Program	ESCI: Earth Science Minor
COS	Modified	Program	GEOG: Geography Minor
COS	Modified	Program	GIS: Geographic Information Systems Minor
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-BIOL: Biology, BS
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-CHEM: Chemistry, BS
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-GEOL: Geology, BS
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-MATH: Mathematics, BS
CVPA	Modified	Program	: School of Music: Applied Music Options
CVPA	Modified	Program	AR-BA-FAVS: Film and Video Studies, BA
CVPA	Modified	Program	AR-BA-THR: Theater, BA
CVPA	Modified	Program	AR-BFA-THR: Theater, BFA
CVPA	Modified	Program	AR-BM-MUSI: Music, BM
CVPA	Modified	Program	DNCW: World Dance Minor
CVPA	Modified	Program	MTEC: Music Technology Minor
CVPA	Modified	Program	Music, BM (Performance)/Music, Accelerated MM (Performance) * Graduate Council FYI

MODIFIED COURSES:

CEC	Modified	Course	CEIE 203: Geomatics and Engineering Graphics
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 425: Secure RF Communications
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 333: Linear Electronics I
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 350: Embedded Systems and Hardware Interfaces
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 370: Robot Design
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 445: Computer Organization
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 465: Computer Networking Protocols
CEC	Modified	Course	ME 151: Practicum in Engineering
CEC	Modified	Course	ME 432: Systems Dynamics and Controls
CEHD	Modified	Course	ECED 412: Language and Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Primary Grade Learners
CEHD	Modified	Course	RECR 101: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Intermediate
CEHD	Modified	Course	RECR 103: Judo: Intermediate
CHHS	Modified	Course	SOCW 410: Substance Use, Misuse, and Disorder: Programs and Policies
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 334: Vertebrate Paleontology
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 336: Invertebrate Paleontology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 303: Field Mapping Techniques
COS	Modified	Course	GGS 308: Field Mapping Techniques
COS	Modified	Course	GGS 426: Physical Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
CVPA	Modified	Course	CVPA 101: The Arts and the Public Purpose
CVPA	Modified	Course	DANC 118: Global Dance Perspectives I
CVPA	Modified	Course	DANC 119: Dance in Popular Culture
CVPA	Modified	Course	DANC 435: Advanced Modern/ Contemporary Dance II
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 150: Global Ancient Theater History
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 151: Global Medieval Theater History
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 196: Production Practicum
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 197: Literary Management Practicum
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 198: Construction or Admin Practicum
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 199: Production Run Crew Practicum
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 493: Collaborative Lab Experience
PROV	Modified	Course	UNIV 150: First Year Learning Communities
PROV	Modified	Course	UNIV 151: First Year Learning Communities Extended Transition

INACTIVATED COURSES:

CEHD	Inactivated	Course	RECR 122: Exploring Outdoor Adventure
CHHS	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 201: Introduction to Rehabilitation Science
CHHS	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 270: Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I
CHHS	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 271: Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II
CHHS	Inactivated	Course	RHBS 410: Physical Activity and Public Health
COS	Inactivated	Course	GGS 319: Air Pollution
COS	Inactivated	Course	GGS 456: Introduction to Atmospheric Radiation
COS	Inactivated	Course	GGS 490: Practicum in Geographical Applications
COS	Inactivated	Course	GGS 495: GGS Senior Research Project
CVPA	Inactivated	Course	DANC 404: Intermediate Ballet I
CVPA	Inactivated	Course	DANC 405: Intermediate Modern/Contemporary Dance II
CVPA	Inactivated	Course	DANC 414: Intermediate Ballet II
CVPA	Inactivated	Course	DANC 415: Intermediate Modern/Contemporary II

UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, March 23, 2021 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

I. Call to Order: 

II. Announcements/Discussion

 Administrative Updates

SACSCOC Updates: Matt Smith

SCHEV  Updates:  Susan Woodruff

Registrar Updates: Tom Butler

College Curriculum Processes

• CVPA Curriculum Process 

Discussion:

• QEP Update: Kristen Wright

Action Items

NEW PROGRAMS:

CHHS	New	Program	: Physical Activity in Public Health Minor
CHSS	New	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Communication, Accelerated MA
CHSS	New	Program	: Philosophy for Social Change
COS	New	Program	: Science and Technology Policy Minor

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

CEC	Modified	Program	: Mechanical Engineering, BS/Applied and Engineering Physics, Accelerated MS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-ACS: Applied Computer Science, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-ME: Mechanical Engineering, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-SYST: Systems Engineering, BS
CEHD	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Special Education, Accelerated MEd
CHHS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Public Health, Accelerated MPH
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Economics, Accelerated MA
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Global Affairs, Accelerated MA
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Interdisciplinary Studies, Accelerated MAIS (Social Justice and Human Rights Concentration)
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Interdisciplinary Studies, Accelerated MAIS (War and the Military in Society Concentration)
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Interdisciplinary Studies, Accelerated MAIS (Women and Gender Studies Concentration)
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Bachelor’s Degree (any)/Middle East and Islamic Studies, Accelerated MA
CHSS	Modified	Program	AAMS: African and African American Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	CHDS: Childhood Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-EVSS: Environmental and Sustainability Studies, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-HDFS: Human Development and Family Science, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-INTS: Integrative Studies, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BS-INTS: Integrative Studies, BS (held until next meeting)
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BS-PSYC: Psychology, BS
CHSS	Modified	Program	LSHP: Leadership Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	NPS: Nonprofit Studies Minor

CHSS

Modified

Program

LA-BA-GLOA: Global Affairs, BA

INACTIVATED PROGRAMS:

CHSS	Inactivated	Program	: Communication, BA/Communication, Accelerated MA
CHSS	Inactivated	Program	SINN: Social Innovation Minor
COS	Inactivated	Program	SC-CERB-CCBS: Career Changer’s Biological Sciences Undergraduate Certificate
COS	Inactivated	Program	SC-CERB-GEOM: GeoManagement Undergraduate Certificate

NEW COURSES:

BUS	New	Course	MKTG 450: Marketing Consulting
CEC	New	Course	ECE 240: C Programming for Engineers
CEC	New	Course	ECE 414: Grid Digitization and Automation
CEC	New	Course	ECE 418: Power System Protection and Control
CEC	New	Course	ECE 419: Power Electronics for Modern Power Systems
CEC	New	Course	ECE 455: GPU Architecture and Programming
CEC	New	Course	ECE 480: Small Spacecraft Engineering
CEC	New	Course	IT 416: Introduction to Machine Learning
CEC	New	Course	IT 425: Election Security
CEC	New	Course	ME 477: Aircraft Propulsion
CHSS	New	Course	ANTH 321: The Cultures of Death
CHSS	New	Course	ARAB 365: Black and Minority Cultures in Arabic Literature
CHSS	New	Course	CHIN 400: Chinese Pedagogical Grammar & Teaching Methodology
CHSS	New	Course	INTS 441: Policing Black Bodies
CHSS	New	Course	LING 475: Computers and Language
CHSS	New	Course	LING 489: Morphology
CHSS	New	Course	LING 496: Special Topics in Linguistics
CHSS	New	Course	PHIL 372: Conceptual Foundations of the Life Sciences
CHSS	New	Course	RELI 237: Religion and Art
CEC	New	Course	CS 108: Intro to Computer Programming, Part A   (held until next meeting)
CEC	New	Course	CS 109: Intro to Computer Programming, Part B    (held until next meeting)
CEC	New	Course	CS 452: Virtual Reality
CEC	New	Course	CS 478: Natural Language Processing
INTO	New	Course	INYO 261: Mentoring Multilingual Learners
PROV	New	Course	BAS 492: Capstone Development
PROV	New	Course	BAS 493: BAS Capstone
CHSS	New	Course	ARAB 385: Migrating Voices in Arabic Literature

MODIFIED COURSES:

CEC	Modified	Course	BENG 492: Senior Advanced Design Project I
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 416: Electric Machinery and Modern Applications
CEC	Modified	Course	IT 209: Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
CEC	Modified	Course	IT 213: Multimedia and Web Design
CEC	Modified	Course	IT 214: Database Fundamentals
CEC	Modified	Course	IT 223: Information Security Fundamentals
CEC	Modified	Course	IT 471: Big Data on Cloud Systems
CHSS	Modified	Course	PHIL 371: Philosophy of the Natural Sciences
COS	Modified	Course	BIOL 309: Oceanography
COS	Modified	Course	EVPP 336: Human Dimensions of the Environment

INACTIVATED COURSES:

MATH

Inactivated

Course

MATH 112: Discrete Mathematics for IT

Announcements

MODIFIED PROGRAMS:

BUS	Modified	Program	: School of Business Requirements and Academic Policies
BUS	Modified	Program	BU-BS-BUS: Business, BS
BUS	Modified	Program	MKTG: Marketing Minor
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-CS: Computer Science, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-BS-CYSE: Cyber Security Engineering, BS
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-CERB-CS: Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate
CEC	Modified	Program	EC-CERB-INFT: Information Technology Undergraduate Certificate
CEC	Modified	Program	INFT: Information Technology Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	: Anthropology, BA/Anthropology, Accelerated MA
CHSS	Modified	Program	CLA: Classical Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	CLPY: Clinical Psychology Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	CLS: Criminology, Law and Society Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	COM: Communication Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	IO: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	ISLM: Islamic Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	ITLN: Italian Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	JS: Judaic Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-AH: Art History, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-CLS: Criminology, Law and Society, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-COM: Communication, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-ENGL: English, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-FRLN: Foreign Languages, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-GLOA: Global Affairs, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-HIST: History, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-PHIL: Philosophy, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-PSYC: Psychology, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-RELI: Religious Studies, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BA-SOCI: Sociology, BA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BFA-CW: Creative Writing, BFA
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BIS-INDV: Individualized Study, BIS
CHSS	Modified	Program	LA-BS-CLS: Criminology, Law and Society, BS
CHSS	Modified	Program	MEST: Medieval Studies Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	PTW: Professional and Technical Writing Minor
CHSS	Modified	Program	WELB: Well-Being Minor
COS	Modified	Program	: Biology, BS/Biology, Accelerated MS
COS	Modified	Program	CS: Computer Science Minor
COS	Modified	Program	EVSC: Environmental Science Minor
COS	Modified	Program	GEOL: Geology Minor
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BA-BIOL: Biology, BA
COS	Modified	Program	SC-BS-CHEM: Chemistry, BS

MODIFIED COURSES:

CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 430: Critical Infrastructure Protection
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 445: System Security and Resilience
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 479: Methods of User Authentication
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 491: Engineering Senior Seminar
CEC	Modified	Course	CYSE 492: Senior Advanced Design Project I
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 231: Digital System Design
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 232: Digital System Design Lab
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 417: Smart Grid and Cyber Security
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 447: Microcontrollers
CEC	Modified	Course	ECE 470: Introduction to Humanoid Robotics
CEC	Modified	Course	IT 431: Web II: Advanced Web Development
CEHD	Modified	Course	EDCI 423: Methods for Teaching PK-6 English Learners in Inclusive Classrooms
CHSS	Modified	Course	ARTH 350: History of Photography
CHSS	Modified	Course	CHSS 101: CHSS First Year Experience: LC
CHSS	Modified	Course	CHSS 490: CHSS Undergraduate Teaching Practicum
CHSS	Modified	Course	ENGH 486: RS: Writing Nonfiction for the Public
CHSS	Modified	Course	FREN 420: Modern and Contemporary French Literature and Culture
CHSS	Modified	Course	INTS 491: Senior Capstone
CHSS	Modified	Course	PHIL 377: The Darwinian Revolution in Modern Thought
CHSS	Modified	Course	RUSS 326: 19th Century Literature in Translation
CHSS	Modified	Course	RUSS 327: 20th-Century Literature in Translation
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 102: Historical Geology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 302: Mineralogy
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 304: Sedimentary Geology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 305: Environmental Geology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 306: Soil Science
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 308: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 312: Invertebrate Paleontology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 313: Hydrogeology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 315: Topics in Geology II
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 316: Computers in Geology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 317: Geomorphology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 320: Geology of Earth Resources
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 321: Geology of Energy Resources
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 325: Planetary Geology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 334: Vertebrate Paleontology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 340: Modern Methods in Geology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 364: Marine Geology
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 403: Geochemistry
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 404: Geological Field Techniques
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 417: Geophysics
COS	Modified	Course	GEOL 441: Great Events in Earth History
CVPA	Modified	Course	THR 339: Principles of Design

MODIFIED/COURSE NUMBERING CHANGES:

CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 210: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 220: Experiential Education Theory and Application
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 241: Practicum
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 250: Wilderness Travel and Sustainability
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 290: Aquatic Operation and Management
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 300: People With Nature
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 302: Park Management and Operations
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 310: Program Planning and Evaluation
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 316: Leadership and Outdoor Education
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 317: Social Psychology of Play and Recreation
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 323: Program Leadership and Evaluation
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 327: Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 362: Cultural and Environmental Interpretation
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 402: Human Behavior in Natural Environments
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 405: Planning and Operation of Recreation Facilities
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 410: Administration of SRT Organizations I
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 411: Administration of SRT Organizations II
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 416: Trends and Programming Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 417: Processes, Techniques and Supervision in Therapeutic Recreation
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 418: Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 460: Sport and Recreation Law
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 480: Special Topics in Recreation Management
CEHD	New	Course	RMGT 490: Recreation Management Internship
CHSS	New	Course	INTS 439: Genealogy of Black Feminist Thought

INACTIVATED COURSES:

CEC	Inactivated	Course	BENG 406: Introduction to Biomechanics
CEC	Inactivated	Course	BENG 441: Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery
CEC	Inactivated	Course	BENG 451: Translation and Entrepreneurship in Bioengineering
CEC	Inactivated	Course	CYSE 220: Systems Modeling
CEC	Inactivated	Course	CYSE 330: Introduction to Network Security
CEC	Inactivated	Course	CYSE 475: Cyber Physical Systems
CEC	Inactivated	Course	ECE 392: Engineering Design Studio
CEC	Inactivated	Course	IT 328: Health Information Emerging Technologies
CEC	Inactivated	Course	IT 413: Digital Media Editing
CEC	Inactivated	Course	CS 444: Introduction to Computational Biology
CEC	Inactivated	Course	CS 445: Computational Methods for Genomics
COS	Inactivated	Course	MATH 006: Prep Quant Rsn,Self-Pace
COS	Inactivated	Course	MATH 009: Prep Coll Algeb-In Class
COS	Inactivated	Course	MATH 044: Business Math Preparation