College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM REVISIONS

Effective Fall 2014

(as of June 13, 2014)

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND HUMAN SCIENCES

Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness and Environmental Sciences

Proposal No.: AGBU-13-U-1

Modify B.S. in Agriculture with a major in Agribusiness.

1. Delete ISYS 1301 Soph 2nd (ISYS 1301 used for ^Global Learning).

2. Move AGBU 3995 Senior 2nd to Soph 2nd.

3. Add ANSC 4308 to Junior 2nd.

4. Move AGBU 3360 from Junior 2nd to Senior 1st.

5. Move AGBU 4360 Senior 1st to Senior 2nd.

6. Change AGBU 4390 Senior 2nd to AGBU 4370.

Proposal No.: AGBU-13-U-2

Modify B.S. in Agriculture with a major in Agribusiness – option Range Management.

1. Delete ^Global learning Soph 2nd.

2. Add Kinesiology (1 hr) to Soph 2nd semester. 1 hr specific to Component Area Option B.

3. Move and change credit hours for AGBU 3995 Senior 2nd (3 hrs) to Soph 2nd (2 hrs).

4. Add ANSC 4308 to Junior 2nd.

5. Move AGBU 4360 Junior 2nd to Senior 2nd.

6. Change ANSW 2310 Junior 1st to ANSC 2310.

Proposal No. AGSC-13-U-1

Broaden elective options and correct education course numbering in the B.S. in Agriculture – Agriculture Science and Technology with Teaching Certification.

(See department for specific modifications.)

1. Add AGSC/PLSS/ANSC options to the AGBU adv. (Jr. Both 1st and 2nd)

2. Correct EDSE 4350 to EDSE 4349 (Sr. 1st)

Proposal No.: AGSC-13-U-2

Modify B.S. in Agriculture with a major in Agriculture Science with option – General Agriculture.

1. Delete ^Global learning Fresh 2nd.

2. Move *3995 Senior 1st to Soph 2nd.

3. Add ANSC 4308 Senior 2nd.

4. Move ^Literature/philosophy Soph 2nd to Fresh 2nd.

5. Move PLSS elective Senior 2nd to Senior 1st.

Proposal No.: AGSC-13-U-3

Modify B.S. in Agriculture with a major in Agriculture Science with option – Natural Resource Enterprise Management (formerly WREN).

1. Delete ^Global learning Soph 2nd.

2. Add ANSC 4308 Senior 2nd.

3. Delete +Elective, adv., Specific Senior 2nd.

4. Add AGSC 3995 Soph. 2nd.

Proposal No.: AGSC-13-U-4

Modify B.S. in Agriculture with a major in Agriculture Science with option – Agricultural Science and Technology with Teaching Certification.

1. Delete ^Global learning Soph 2nd.

2. Add AGSC 1352 Soph 2nd.

3. Remove AGSC 1352 or AGSC 4353 Junior 2nd, and keeping just AGSC 3352.

4. Remove AGSC 1352 or AGSC 3352 Senior 1st, and keeping just AGSC 4353.

Proposal No.: PLSS-13-U-1

Modify B.S. in Agriculture with a major in Agriculture Science with a major in Plant and Soil Science option – Agronomy.

1. Delete ^Global learning Soph 2nd.

2. Add PLSS 3995 Soph 2nd.

3. Add ANSC 4308 Junior 2nd.

4. Delete Ag. Or Sci., adv. Junior 2nd.

Proposal No.: PLSS-13-U-2

Modify B.S. in Agriculture with a major in Agriculture Science with a major in Plant and Soil Science option – Environmental Soil Science.

1. Delete ^Global learning Soph 2nd.

2. Add PLSS 3995 Soph 2nd.

3. Add ANSC 4308 Junior 2nd.

4. Delete Ag. or MATH Elective Junior 2nd.

5. Change credit hours CHEM 1312/1111 (3 hrs) Soph 1st to 4 hrs.

Proposal No.: PLSS-13-U-3

Modify B.S. in Agriculture with a major in Agriculture Science with a major in Plant and Soil Science option – Horticulture.

1. Delete ^Global learning Soph 2nd.

2. Add PLSS 3995 Soph 2nd.

3. Add ANSC 4308 Junior 2nd.

4. Delete Ag., adv. Junior 2nd.

Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences

Proposal No. RWSC 1320-13-U-2

New course

RWSC 1320. Wildlife in Literature. 3(3-0)

Study of literary works emphasizing past and present wildlife and ecological issues.

Proposal No.: RWSC-13-U-3

New course

RWSC 4320. Prescribed Burning. 3(3-0)

Science and art of prescribed burning; review science and ecology concepts basic to prescribed burning and discuss management aspects such as firing techniques, fire weather, fireline safety and smoke management.

Proposal No.: RWSC-13-U-4

New course

RWSC 4325. Grazing Management and Nutrition. 3(3-0)

Physiological processes, morphological development, nutritional qualities and palatability of range plants as a basis for grazing management strategies for domestic and wild animals.

Proposal No.: RWSC-13-U-5

New course

RWSC 4171. Wildlife Capstone Seminar. 1(1-0)

Holistic knowledge of wildlife management principles and practices. Prerequisite: senior standing in graduating semester or department chair approval.

Proposal No.: RWSC-13-U-6

New course

RWSC 4370. Ecology and Management of Game Birds. 3(3-0)

Life-history characteristics, population dynamics, population monitoring, harvest management and habitat management of North American game birds. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Proposal No.: RWSC-13-U-7

Delete Emphasis

Delete Range and Wildlife Management-Range Emphasis program

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-1

Changing catalog prefix, create a specific section of course descriptions and add

a statement to the catalog.

1. [Page 95, Paragraph 1, first sentence] Department curriculum is designed to provide students with foundation knowledge in basic and applied Animal Science (ANSC), Range and Wildlife Management (RWSC) and Veterinary Technology (VETT).

2. [Page 99, after the listing for Range and Wildlife Management (RWSC)] include a section listed as Veterinary Technology (VETT) with the attached course descriptions (page 4-6).

3. [Page 95, Paragraph 4]Students majoring in Animal Science (ANSC) or Range and Wildlife Management (RWSC) must receive a grade of C or better in all ANSC and RWSC courses AND must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 within the College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences in order to graduate with a bachelor of science degree. Students majoring in Veterinary Technology (VETT) must receive a grade of C or better in all VETT and upper level ANSC courses. Failure to receive a C or better in any VETT course will result in immediate withdrawal from the Veterinary Technology program. Students would need to reapply to the program the following year.

4. [Page 84, Paragraph 4] The agricultural programs at Texas A&M-Kingsville strive to serve the unique and diverse agriculture needs of South Texas with widely applicable programs in teaching, research and public service. Its program in the agricultural sciences is augmented by courses in the natural sciences, the arts and other supporting fields. A major in one of the six disciplines--Agribusiness, Agriculture Science, Animal Science, Plant and Soil Science, Range and Wildlife Management and Veterinary Technology--leads to a degree, as indicated later. A minor in Animal Science requires 22 semester hours, consisting of ANSC 1419, ANSC 2307, ANSC 2310, ANSC 3313, ANSC 3335, one of the following Animal Management courses (ANSC 3302, ANSC 3304, ANSC 3308 or ANSC 4305, and one of the following Applied Management courses (ANSC 3305, ANSC 3309 or ANSC 3336) or either ANSC 3333 or ANSC 4301. A minor in Animal Science for Veterinary Technology students requires 19 semester hours, consisting of ANSC 1419, ANSC 2307, ANSC 2310, ANSC 3313, ANSC 3335 and a choice of one of the following Animal Science courses: ANSC 3302, ANSC 3304, ANSC 3306, ANSC 3308, ANSC 3333, ANSC 3336, or ANSC 4301.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-2

New course

VETT 3102. Veterinary Medical Terminology. 1(1-0)

Introduction to word parts, directional terminology, and analysis of veterinary terms. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Technology Program.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-3

New course

VETT 3105. Pharmacological Calculations. 1(1-0)

Skill development in calculating drug dosages. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Technology Program.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-4

New course

VETT 3403. Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology. 4(3-4)

Gross anatomy of domestic animals including physiological explanations of how each organ system functions. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Technology Program.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-5

New course

VETT 4311. Surgical Nursing. 3(2-4)

Fundamentals of common surgical procedures, asepsis, patient monitoring, and surgical instrument identification and care. Prerequisites: VETT3306, VETT 3307, VETT 3308, VETT 3309, and VETT 4110 with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-6

New course

VETT 4313. Large Animal Medicine. 3(3-2)

Feeding, management practices, and care of food-producing animals and equine in a clinical setting. Common diseases, preventive medicine and nursing of food-producing animals and horses in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite: VETT 3306, VETT 3307, VETT 3308, VETT 3309, and VETT 4110 with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-7

New course

VETT 4316. Lab Animal, Exotic Animal and Avian Medicine. 3(3-2)

Feeding, common management practices, and care of laboratory and exotic animals and avian in a clinical or zoological setting. Common diseases, preventive medicine and nursing of laboratory and exotic animals and avian in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisites: VETT 4311, VETT 4312, VETT 4313, VETT 4314 with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-8

New course

VETT 4218. Emergency Medicine/Critical Care. 2(2-2)

Fundamentals of emergency medicine, including veterinary first aid, CPCR, toxicology and specialized medical techniques and procedures. Prerequisites: VETT 4311, VETT 4312, VETT 4313, VETT 4314 with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-9

New course

VETT 3308. Small Animal Medicine II. 3(3-4)

Continuation of the study of common and zoonotic diseases of canines and felines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine and introduction to advanced nursing skills. Prerequisites: VETT 3102, VETT 3105, VETT 3304, VETT 3401, and VETT 3403, with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-10

New course

VETT 4110 requested. Clinical Externship. 1

Supervised and planned work experience under college guidelines in a veterinary clinical setting. Practical application of knowledge and skills of major subject area without classroom consultation, but with formal evaluation. The student is required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of work at an off campus veterinary clinical site. Prerequisites: VETT 3306, VETT 3307, VETT 3308, and VETT 3309 with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-11

New course

VETT 3309. Veterinary Parasitology. 3(3-2)

Study of parasites common to domestic animals including zoonotic diseases. Prerequisites: VETT 3102, VETT 3105, VETT 3304, VETT 3401, and VETT 3403, with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-12

New course

VETT 43 17. Veterinary Office Management. 3(3-2)

Practical experience in management of the veterinary practice. Emphasis on client relations, record keeping, inventory, employment skills, and computer skills in the veterinary environment. Prerequisites: VETT 4311, VETT 4312, VETT 4313, VETT 4314 with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-13

New course

VETT 4312. Veterinary Pharmacology. 3(3-2)

Practical experience in management of the veterinary practice. Emphasis on client relations, record keeping, inventory, employment skills, and computer skills in the veterinary environment. Prerequisites: VETT 4311, VETT 4312, VETT 4313, VETT 4314 with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-14

New course

VETT 3401. Introduction to Veterinary Technology. 4(3-4)

Survey of the profession of veterinary technology with emphasis on basic techniques, handling and care of animals, and ethical and professional requirements. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Technology Program.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-15

New course

VETT 3307. Veterinary Clinical Pathology I. 3(3-4)

In-depth study of hematology and blood chemistries with emphasis on lab procedures. Prerequisites: VETT 3102, VETT 3105, VETT 3304, VETT 3401, and VETT 3403, with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-16

New course

VETT 3306. Veterinary Radiology. 3(2-3)

Presentation of theory and principles and practical application of radiology within the field of veterinary medicine. Prerequisites: VETT 3102 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-2], VETT 3105 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-3], VETT 3304 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-18], VETT 3401 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-14], and VETT 3403 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-4], with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-17

New course

VETT 4415. Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance. 4(3-4)

In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia techniques including identification and use of instruments and equipment. Prerequisites: VETT 4311 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-5], VETT 4312 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-13], VETT 4313, VETT 4314 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-19] with a “C” or better.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-18

New course

VETT 3304. Small Animal Medicine I. 3(3-4)

Feeding, common management practices, basic nursing skills and care of canines and felines in a clinical setting. Introduction to common diseases of canines and felines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Technology Program.

Proposal No.: VETT-13-U-19

New course

VETT 4314. Veterinary Clinical Pathology II. 3(3-4)

In-depth study of urinalysis, cytology, and microbiology within a clinical setting including detailed survey of bacteriology, virology and mycology. Emphasis on laboratory procedures. Prerequisites: VETT 3306 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-16], VETT 3307 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-15], VETT 3308 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-9], VETT 3309 [see Proposal VETT-13-U11], and VETT 4110 [see Proposal VETT-13-U-10] with a “C” or better.

Department of Human Sciences

Proposal No.: HSCI-13-U-1

Modify B.S. in Human Sciences – Family and Consumer Sciences Education degree program.

1. Replace ^Natural sciences 4 semester credits Freshman 2nd with ^Life/physical sciences

3 semester credits; change total hours required for Freshman 2nd to 16.

2. Replace ^Oral communication Freshman 2nd with ^Communication.

3. Replace ^Literature/philosophy Sophomore 2nd with ^Language/philosophy.

4. Replace ^Global learning Sophomore 2nd with HSCI 2323 Junior 1st.

5. Replace HSCI 2323 Junior 1st with HSCI adv. elective.

6. Add Elective (1 semester credit) Senior 2nd change total hours required for Senior 2nd to 13.

Proposal No.: HSCI-13-U-2

Modify B.S. in Human Sciences – Fashion and Interiors Merchandising degree program.

1. Replace ^Natural sciences 4 semester credits Freshman 2nd with ^Life/physical sciences

3 semester credits; change total hours required Freshman 2nd to 16.

2. Replace ^Literature/philosophy Sophomore 1st with ^Language/philosophy.

3. Replace ^Oral communication Sophomore 1st with ^Communication.

4. Replace ^Global learning 3 credits Sophomore 2nd with ^Component option B 2 credits;

change total credits required Sophomore 2nd to 14.

5. Add Elective (2 semester credit) Senior 1st; change total hours required for Senior 1st to 14.

Proposal No.: HSCI-13-U-3

Modify B.S. in Human Sciences – Human Development and Family Studies degree program.

1. Replace ^Oral communication Freshman 1st with ^Communication.

2. Replace ^Literature/philosophy Sophomore 1st with ^Language/philosophy.

3. Replace ^Natural sciences 4 semester credits Sophomore 1st with ^Life/physical

sciences 3 semester credits; reduce total hours required Sophomore 1st to 15.

4. Replace ^Visual/performing arts Sophomore 1st with ^Creative arts.

5. Replace ^Global learning Sophomore 2nd with HSCI 2323.

6. Replace ^Natural sciences 4 credits Sophomore 2nd with ^Life/physical sciences 3

credits; reduce total hours required Sophomore 2nd to 15.

7. Replace HSCI 2323 Junior 1st with HSCI, adv.

8. Change Electives 4 credits Junior 1st to Elective 6 credits; increase total hours required

Junior 1st to 15.

Proposal No.: HSCI-13-U-4

Modify B.S. in Human Sciences – Human Nutrition.

1. Replace ^Oral communication Freshman 2nd with ^Communication.

2. Replace ^Visual/performing arts Freshman 2nd with ^Creative arts.

3. Replace ^Global learning Sophomore 2nd with HSCI elective.

4 Replace ^Literature/philosophy Sophomore 2nd with ^Language/philosophy.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Art, Communications, & Theatre

Proposal No.: ARTS-13-U-1