Minutes for the October 23, 2014 Meeting of the UPCC

Minutes for the October 23, 2014 Meeting of the UPCC

Members present:Patti Bullock, Liza Davis Ryan Delaney, Ana Edwards, Andrew Green, Ana Guimaraes, Jeremy Gulley, Jerald Hendrix, Ken Hill, Carolee Larsen, Kim Loomis, Pinder Naidu, Gail Scott, Judy Slater, Judy Linda Treiber, Jennifer Wade-Berg (UPCC Chair and proxy for Ugena Whitlock), Victor Wakeling

Guests:Teresa Banker (Mathematics), Traci Carte (Information Systems), Joe DeMaio (Mathematics), Chris Dockery (Chemistry), Jose Garrido (Computer Science), Alice Pate (History), Svetlana Peltsverger (SPSU), Kay Reeve (History), Scott Reese (Biology and Physics), Lynn Stallings (Mathematics),

The meeting was called to order at 12:35 p.m.

Chair Wade-Berg called for a motion to approve the October 16, 2014 minutes. Gail Scott made the motion, Andrew Green seconded, and the minutes were approved.

OLD BUSINESS

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Department of Information Technology

Dr. SvetlanaPeltsverger from SPSU presented the IT proposals under consideration.

Three course proposals carried over from the October 9 UPCC agenda were approved for second reading at the October 16 UPCC meeting:

a “New Course” proposal for IT 3883, Advanced Application Development.

Dr. Wade-Berg called for a motion to approve the course on second reading. Andrew Green made the motion, Pinder Naidu seconded it, and the motion was approved.

a “New Course” proposal for IT 4490, Special Topics in Information Technology. Associate Registrar suggested that the variable credit be changed from 1-9 to 1-3. The Chair called for a motion to approve the course on second reading. Andrew Green made the motion, Ryan Delaney seconded, and the motion was approved.
a “New Course” proposal for IT 4883, Infrastructure Defense (SPSU). Discussion ensued when Dr. Traci Carte from KSU’s Information Systems Department shared her department’s concern that IT 4883 would overlap with an IS course and suggested that SPSU’s and KSU’s IT and IS faculty have a conversation to resolve any issues.

Dr. Peltssverger explained that such meetings would be set up in the spring semester, but UPCC members expressed concern about approving the course proposal before that conversation takes place. Accordingly, Dr. Wade-Berg called for a motion to table the proposal for a second time. Andy Green made the motion, Ken Hill seconded, and the motion was approved with the following breakdown of votes: 2 for, 10 opposed, 4 abstentions.

Dr. Wade-Berg then opened the floor for discussion of four IT proposals approved for second reading at the October 16 UPCC meeting:

a “New Course” proposal for IT 4213, Mobile Web Development
a “New Course” proposal for IT 3123, Hardware and Software Concepts
a “New Course” proposal for IT 3503, Foundations of Health Information Technology
a “New Course” proposal for IT 4983, IT Capstone Project

The Chair noted that all syllabi would need to change to accommodate new language and policies necessitated by consolidation and that course equivalencies needed from SPSU. KSU Registrar Ana Edwards noted that she is working with SPSU Registrar to develop “crosswalks” for all courses being brought over from SPSU. Dr. Gail Scott noted that the learning objectives in the syllabi for all four courses should be reworded to reflect Bloom’s taxonomy and that other updates would be necessary as well (e.g., phone numbers for Disability Services at both campuses).

Dr. Wade-Berg then called for a motion to approve this course package on second reading. Professor Green made the motion, Gail Scott seconded it, and the motion passed.

Dr. Wade-Berg asked that UPCC members vote on these courses as soon as possible.

College-wide Courses

Three course proposals carried over from the October 9 UPCC agenda were approved for second reading at the October 16 UPCC meeting:

a “New Course” proposal for CSE 1311, C+++ Programming for Engineers
a “New Course” proposal for CSE 1312, Object-Oriented C++ Programming for Engineers
a “New Course” proposal for CSE 3801, Professional Practices and Ethics (reqd. of all majors)

Hearing no discussion, Dr. Wade-Berg called for a motion to approve the course package. Gail Scott made the motion, Pinder Naidu seconded, and the motion was approved.

Department of Computer Science

Dr. Ken Hoganson stepped forward to present the following course proposals for approval:

a “New Course” proposal for CS 4512, Systems Programming:
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for CS 4720, “Internet Programming”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for CS 1301, “Programming Principles I”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for CS 1302, “Programming Principles II”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 3304, “Data Structures”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for CS 3410, “Introduction to Database Systems”—Andrew Green: number change? Ken: yes. Old number: 3310
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for CS 3501, “Computer Organization, Architecture, and Communications”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for CS 3502, “Operating Systems”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4305, “Software Engineering”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4306, “Algorithm Analysis”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for CS 4308, “Concepts of Programming Languages”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4322, “Mobile Software Development”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for CS 4412, “Data Mining”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4504, “Distributed Computing”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4514, “Real-Time Systems”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4522, “Parallel Programming”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4523, “Programming Massively Parallel Processors”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4524, “Cloud Computing”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for CS 4612, “Secure Software Development”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4622, “Computer Networks”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4632, “Modeling and Simulation”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4642, “Computer Forensics”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4712, “User Interface Engineering”
a “New Course” proposal for CS 4722, “Computer Graphics and Multimedia”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for CS 4810, “Senior Project”

The Chair indicated that she had updated all the proposals as mandated at last meeting and noted that CS 4642, “Computer Forensics,” would be tabled and removed from discussion until the department had further discussed it. Ken Hoganson requested that the course be deleted from Curriculog altogether until further notice. Accordingly, Dr. Wade-Berg rejected the course and called for a motion to approve the course package. Andy Green made the motion, Linda Treiber seconded it, and the motion was approved.

Dr. Wade-Berg subsequently edited the B.S. in Computer Science proposal to eliminate CS 4642 from major electives. She then called for a motion to approve the B.S. in Computer Science proposal on second reading: Andy Green made the motion, and Linda Treiber seconded.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Department of Biology and Physics

Dr. Scott Reese stepped forward to present the following proposals, which were carried over from the October 16, 2014 UPCC agenda:

a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 1107 and 1107L, “Biological Principles I and Biological Principles I Laboratory”

a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 1108 and 1108L, “Biological Principles II and Biological Principles II Laboratory”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 3110L, “Directed Methods”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 3300 and 3300L, “Genetics and Genetics Laboratory”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 3301K, “Introduction to Biotechnology”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 3310K, “Invertebrate Zoology”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 3315K, “Vertebrate Zoology”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 3320K, “Plant Morphology”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 3340K, “Microbiology”
a “New Course” proposal for BIOL 3400, “Drugs and Biologics: From Conception to Regulatory Approval”
a “New Course” proposal for BIOL 3650, “Marine Biology”
a “New Course” proposal for BIOL 3700K, “Ichthyology”
a “New Course” proposal for BIOL 4110K, “Global Biotechnology, Study Abroad”
a “New Course” proposal for BIOL 4115, “Parasitology”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 4300K, :Chromosome Preparation and Analysis”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 4350K, “Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 4390K, “Developmental Biology”
a “New Course” proposal for BIOL 4412K, “Cell and Tissue Culture”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 4420K, “Plant Physiology”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 4422K, “Plant Ecology”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for BIOL 4431K, “Human Physiology”
a “New Course” proposal for BIOL 4510K, “Bioinformatics II”
a “New Course” proposal for BIOL 4450, “Cancer Biology”

Chair Wade-Berg called for a motion to approve the course package. Jeremy Gulley made the motion, Gail Scott seconded it, and the course package was approved.

Dr. Reese presented the “Change to Program Name, Requirements, or Policies” proposal for the B.S. in Environmental Science for second reading, explaining that KSU’s Biology Department is bringing the program over from SPSU as it stands. It includes courses in biology and chemistry plus specialized environmental science courses.

He then presented the following proposals for second reading:

a “New Course” proposal for ENVS 3100K, “Soil and Water Science”
a “New Course” proposal for ENVS 3150K, “Environmental Toxicology”
a “New Course” proposal for ENVS 3350, “Oceanography”
a “New Course” proposal for ENVS 3450, “Conservation Biology”
a “New Course” proposal for ENVS 4000K, “Wetlands and Mitigation”
a “New Course” proposal for ENVS 4300, “Environmental Ethics”
a “New Course” proposal for ENVS 4399, “Environmental Science Seminar”
a “New Course” proposal for GEOL 1121K, “Introductory Geosciences I.” Dr. Reese explained that this course is currently taught at SPSU under an ENVS moniker. It has been built around the Common Core BOR course in geology, but is not currently being added to general education options in Area D.
a “New Course” proposal for ASTR 1000K, “Introduction to the Universe”
a “New Course” proposal for ASTR 1010K, “Introduction to the Universe II”
a “New Degree/Major Program” proposal for a B.S. in Environmental Science
a “Change to Program Name, Requirements, or Policies” proposal for the B.S. in Biology
a “Change to Program Name, Requirements, or Policies” proposal for the B.S. in Biology

Hearing no discussion, the Chair called for a motion to approve the ENVS course package (including GEOG 1121K) on second reading. Andrew Green made the motion, Dr. Scott seconded, and the motion was approved. At the Chair’s request, this motion was followed by three more:

a motion to approve two ASTR courses,ASTR 1000K and 1010K. Jeremy Gulley made the motion, Linda Treiber seconded it, and motion was approved
a motion to approve the proposal for a new B.S. in Environmental Science degree program. Gail Scott made the motion, Ken Hill seconded, and the motion was approved.
a motion to approve changes to the current B.S. in Biology Program. Ryan Delaney made the motion, Andy Green seconded, and the proposal was approved on second reading

The Chair also called for a motion to approve the Physics course package. PHYS 3110L, 3500K, 3730, 3100, 3210, 3300, 3305, 3311, 3312, 3340, 3410K, 3720L, 4200, 4210, 4230, 4240, 4410K, 4430, 3220, 3230, and 3710. Jeremy Gulley made the motion, and Ken Hill seconded. The motion was approved.

Dr. Wade-Berg subsequently asked for a motion to approve the proposal for a Bachelor of Science in Physics degree program. Hearing no discussion, she requested a motion to approve the proposal on second reading. Jeremy Gulley made the motion, Ryan Delaney seconded, and the motion passed.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

As the representative from the College of Science and Mathematics, Dr. Reese also presented the changes in the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree program for second reading.

Hearing no discussion, the Chair called for a motion to approve the proposal on second reading. Dr. Gulley made the motion, and Mr. Delaney seconded it. The motion was approved.

A motion to approve moving the CGDD courses under consideration to the next agenda.

Department of Mathematics

Dr. Joe DeMaio came forward to present the following proposals for second reading:

a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for MATH 1111, “College Algebra”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for MATH 1113, “Precalculus”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for MATH 1160, “Elementary Applied Calculus”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for MATH 1190, “Calculus I”
a “Change in Existing Course” proposal for MATH 2202, “Calculus II”

Dr. DeMaio explained that all these courses were currently taught at KSU, with the exception of 1160, which is currently MATH 1106, because the pre-req. for 1106 was 1111, creating an illogical numerical sequence. Dr. Wade-Berg called for a motion to approve the course package on second reading. Pinder Naidu made the motion, Ken Hill seconded, and the motion passed.

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Since there was no representative available to present the CGDD proposals submitted by the Department of Software Engineering and Game Design, Dr. Wade-Berg asked for a motion to move them to the October 23 UPCC meeting agenda. The motion was made, seconded, and approved.

CGDD - 2002 - Fundamentals of Game Design
CGDD - 3103 - Application Extension and Scripting
CGDD - 4003 - Digital Media and Interaction
CGDD - 4113 - 3D Modeling and Animation
CGDD - 4203 - Mobile & Casual Game Development
CGDD - 4303 - Educational and Serious Game Design
CGDD - 4313 - Designing Online Learning Content and Environments
CGDD - 4603 - Production Pipeline and Rendering
CGDD - 4703 - Data Modeling and Simulation
CGDD - 4803 - Studio
CGDD - 4814 - Studio2
Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design and Development

SWE - 3313 - Introduction to Software Engineering
SWE - 3623 - Software Systems Requirements

NEW BUSINESS

BAGWELL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Dr. Kim Loomis came forward to present all the proposals submitted by the Bagwell College of Education for first reading, turning everyone’s attention to the overview of changes she had created to simplify the committee’s considerations. She observed that the all the course and program changes were in response to state and national changes in standards for teacher education—e.g., to integrate technology across the programs in ECE, increase focus on diversity in methods courses, and incorporate earlier and more frequent field experiences into the ECE curriculum so that these experiences would drive the courses rather than the courses driving the field experiences.

The Chair asked that UPCC members first vote on Secondary Education proposals represented by various disciplines on campus.

Accordingly, she asked the committee to vote on the Biology Ed. (BED), Science D. (SCED), and Physics Ed. (PHED) course proposals submitted by the Department of Biology and Physics. Hearing no discussion, she called for a motion to approve the following courses on first reading:

BED - 3421 - Classroom Interactions

BED - 4422 - Project-based Instruction
BED - 4423 - Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Biology
BED - 4650 - Yearlong Clinical Experience I
BED - 4660 - Yearlong Clinical Experience II
SCED - 3010 - Perspectives in Teaching Science

Dr. Scott made the motion, and Mr. Delaney seconded. The motion was approved. Professor Green then made a motion to waive the second reading of the BED proposals.Dr. Gulley seconded, and the motion was approved.

The Chair called for a motion to approve the following Physics Education courses on first reading:

PHED - 4423 - Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Physics

PHED - 3372 - Physics Education Research Methods

PHED - 3421 - Classroom Interactions

PHED - 4422 - Project-based Instruction

PHED - 4650 - Yearlong Clinical Experience I

PHED - 4660 - Yearlong Clinical Experience II

Dr. Scott made the motion, and Mr. Delaney seconded. The motion was approved.

Subsequently, Professor Pinder Naidu made a motion to waive the second reading for the PHED course package. Andy Green seconded, and the motion passed.

Dr. Wade-Berg called for a motion to approve the following Chemistry Ed. (CHED) courses submitted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

CHED - 3421 - Classroom Interactions

CHED - 4422 - Project-based Instruction
CHED - 4423 - Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Chemistry
CHED - 4650 - Yearlong Clinical Experience I
CHED - 4660 - Yearlong Clinical Experience II

Jerald Hendrix made the motion, Andy Green seconded, and the motion was approved.

It was followed by a motion to waive the second reading of the CHED proposals. Professor Hill made the motion, Mr. Delaney seconded, and the motion was approved.

Dr. Wade-Berg turned to the FLED and HIED proposal submissions. Hearing no discussion, she, asked that each course package be approved for second reading.

Department of Foreign Languages

Professor Naidu made a motion to approve the following Foreign Language Ed. (FLED) courses for second reading:

FLED - 4410 - Methods, Materials, & Curriculum of Foreign Language Education, P-8
FLED - 4412 - Methods, Materials, & Curriculum of Foreign Language Education, 9-12
FLED - 4414 - Technology for Foreign Language Teaching
FLED - 4650 - FLED Yearlong Clinical Experience I
FLED - 4651 - FLED Seminar I
FLED - 4660 - FLED Yearlong Clinical Experience II
FLED - 4661 - FLED Seminar II
FLED - 4670 - FLED Yearlong Clinical Internship I
FLED - 4671 - FLED Internship Seminar I
FLED - 4680 - FLED Yearlong Clinical Internship II
FLED - 4681 - FLED Internship Seminar II

Mr. Delaney seconded the motion, and it was approved.

Department of History

Professor Naidu also made a motion to approve the following History Ed. (HIED) proposals:

HIED - 4413 - Teaching of Social Sciences (6-12)
HIED - 4414 - Teaching of Social Sciences Practicum
HIED - 4650 - Yearlong Clinical Experience I
HIED - 4475 - Student Teaching: Social Sciences (6-12)
HIED - 4550 - Methods of History Education
HIED - 4660 - Yearlong Clinical Experience II
B.S. in History Education

Mr. Delaney seconded, and the motion was approved.

Department of Mathematics

Professor Naidu made a motion to approve the following MAED proposals on first reading. Mr. Delaney seconded, and the motion was approved.

MAED - 4660 - Yearlong Clinical Experience II
MAED - 4415 - Teaching of Mathematics I (6-12)

MAED - 4650 - Yearlong Clinical Experience I
Secondary Mathematics Education

These two UPCC members subsequently made and seconded a motion to waive the second reading of said proposals, and that motion, too, was approved.