Minutes of the Meeting of the Graduate Council

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL
September 7, 2001

PRESENT: Dr. Chitwood, Dr. Fischer, Dr. Hoffheimer, Dr. Prasad, Dr. Burkett, Dr. Watson, Dr. Neff for Dr. Eagles, Dr. Graves for Dr. Miller, Dr. Shughart for Dr. Cook, Mr. Godfrey, Dean Meador, Dr. J. Cole, Dr. D. Cole, and Dr. Eftink and Guest Dr. Avery.

1. The minutes of April 7, 2001 were approved by mail ballot.

2. Dr. Mitchell Avery responded to questions concerning the proposed course requests from the Department of Medicinal Chemistry.

3. On a motion by Shughart, seconded by Fischer, the following new courses were approved, subject to the Department providing the Council with the required forms and information.

MEDC 611. DRUG ACTION AND DESIGN I. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER -AIDED LIGAND DESIGN. Modern molecular modeling methods and techniques pertinent to molecular design and the simulation of molecular properties and interactions. Examples include modeling of small molecules at the level of mechanics calculations up to ab inito calculations; homology modeling of proteins and related validation methods; docking interactions of ligands and receptors. (3).

MEDC 612. DRUG ACTION AND DESIGN II. QUANTITATIVE STRUCTURE-ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS. Introduction to simple mathematical models of drug action (2D-OSAR) and application of the concepts to the use of computer-aided drug design to develop 3D pharmacophore modes based on quantitative structure-activity relationships (3D-OSAR). (3).

MEDC 613. DRUG ACTION AND DESIGN III: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Discussion and application of the design, synthesis, and biological activities of drugs affecting both the central and peripheral nervous system. (3).

MEDC 614. DRUG ACTION AND DESIGN IV: CHEMOTHERAPY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. Overview of antimicrobial and antiviral chemotherapy as related to drug design, chemical syntheses, structural classes, mechanisms of pharmacological action, toxicites, resistance mechanisms and clinical usefulness. (3).

MEDC 615. DRUG ACTION AND DESIGN V: CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY.
Detailed examination of the field of cancer chemotherapy as related to chemical syntheses, structural classes, mechanisms of pharmacological action, toxicites, resistance mechanisms and clinical usefulness. (3).

MEDC 618. BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY. The study of the chemical interactions and catalytic strategies fundamental to drug design and development, using the principles of organic chemistry as the intellectual framework for addressing biological problems at the molecular level. (3).

MEDC 620. COMBINATORIAL CHEMISTRY: THEORY & PRACTICE. Parallel synthesis and product analysis sequel to molecular modeling and QSAR . (3).

4. On a motion by Shughart, seconded by Graves, the following course in the Department of Political Science was approved:

POL 650. RESEARCH IN POLITICS. Introduction to the philosophy and practice of Research in political science. (3).

5. The request by the Department of Political Science to change POL 651, 652, and 653 was denied.

6. On a motion by Watson, seconded by Hoffheimer, the Council approved the request by the School of Education to change EDSP 674 from 6 to 3 graduate credit hours.

Change: EDSP 674. SEMINAR IN SPECIAL PROBLEMS. Selected special education and rehabilitation problems. Ed.S. students only. (6).

To: EDSP 674. SEMINAR IN SPECIAL PROBLEMS. Selected special education and rehabilitation problems. Ed.S. students only. (3).

7. On a motion by Shughart, seconded by Graves, the request to change EDLD 797 DISSERTATION to a Z graded course was approved.

8. The motion by Shughart, seconded by Prasad, to approve the request by the Department of Music to add MUS 575 was denied.

9. On a motion by Prasad, seconded by Graves, the following new course in the Department of Geology was approved:

GEOL 518. QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN GEOLOGY AND GEOLOGICAL
ENGINEERING. Quantitative methods in geology and geological engineering. (3).

10. The Council approved deleting EDLD 651 INDIVIDUAL STUDY from the Catalog description in Leadership and Counselor Education in the Specialist K-12 Program and adding EDLD 756 INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.

11. The motion by Watson, seconded by Neff, to approve course changes and deletions in the Department of English failed.

12. On a subsequent motion by Hoffheimer, seconded by Shughart, the Council approved the following changes and deletions in the English Department except for ENGL 511. Approval for this course change was subject to deleting "content varies; may be repeated for credit."

Change: ENGL 511. ENGLISH LITERATURE OF THE RENAISSANCE. The literature exclusive of the drama from 1500 to 1625. (3).
To: ENGLISH 511. BRITISH LITERATURE OF THE RENAISSANCE.
Literature exclusive of drama. (3).

Delete:

ENGl 513. PRE-SHAKESPEAREAN DRAMA.
ENGL 514. ELIZABETHAN DRAMA.
ENGL 531. ENGLISH LITERATURE OF THE 17TH CENTURY.
ENGL 554. ENGLISH LITERATURE FROM SENSIBILITY TO ROMANTICISM.
ENGL 559. ANGLO-AMERICAN FOLK BALLAD.
Change: ENGL 521. WRITING WORKSHOP. Direction of individual writing projects. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (May be repeated once for credit) (3).
To: ENGL 521. NON-FICTION WRITING. Direction of individual writing projects. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit. (3).

Change: ENGL 522. RESTORATON DRAMA. Drama of the Restoration and
28th century; examination of critical and historical problems. (3).
To: ENGL 522. DRAMA OF THE RESTORATION AND 18TH CENTURY.
Examination of critical and historical problems. (3).

Change: ENGL 541. ENGLISH LITERATURE OF THE 18TH CENTURY.
To: ENGL 541. BRITISH LITERATURE OF THE 18TH CENTURY.

Change: ENGL 555. ENGLISH LITERATURE OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD. (3).
To: ENGL 555. BRITISH LITERATURE OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD. (3).

Change: ENGL 557. ENGLISH LITERATURE OF THE VICTORIAN PERIOD. (3).
To: ENGL 557. BRITISH LITERATURE OF THE VICTORIAN PERIOD. (3).

Change: ENGL 558. ENGLISH LITERATURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY. (3).
To: ENGL 558. BRITISH LITERATURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY. (3).

Change: ENGL 566. FAULKNER WORKSHOP. A study of the relationship between Faulkner's novels and the geography, history, and people of North Mississippi. (3).
To: ENGL 566. FAULKNER STUDIES. A study of the relationship between Faulkner's novels and the geography, history, and people of North Mississippi. (3).

Change: ENGL 573. THE AMERICAN NOVEL BEFORE 1914. Development of
the American novel, including the work of Brown, Cooper,, Simms, Hawthorne, Melville, Mark Twain, Howells, James, Crane, Norris, and others. (3).
To: ENGL 573. THE AMERICAN NOVEL BEFORE 1920. Development of the American novel, including the work of Brown, Cooper, Simms, Hawthorne, Melville, Mark Twain, Howells, James. Crane, Norris, and others. (3).

Change: ENGL 574. THE AMERICAN NOVEL AFTER 1914. Continuation of 573. Wharton, Garland, Dreiser, Glasgow, Wolfe, Anderson, Lewis, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Dos Passos, Farrell, Faulkner, and others. (3).
To: ENGL 574. THE AMERCIAN NOVEL BEFORE 1920. Continuation of 573. Wharton, Garland, Dreiser, Glasgow, Wolfe, Anderson, Cather, Lewis, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Dos Passos, Farrell,Faulkner, and others. (3).

Change: ENGL 579. THE 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH NOVEL. A survey of the history and development of the English novel from its inception in the early decades of the 18th century through the end of the century. (3).
To: ENGL 579. THE 18TH CENTURY BRITISH NOVEL. A survey of the history and development of the British novel from its inception in the early decades of the 18th century through the end of the century. (3).

Change: ENGL 580. THE ENGLISH NOVEL IN THE ROMANTIC PERIOD. A survey of the history and development of the English novel from its inception in the early decades of the 18th century to the end of the Romantic Period. (3).
To: ENGL 580. THE BRITISH NOVEL IN THE ROMANTIC PERIOD. A survey of the history and development of the British novel from its inception in the early decades of the 18th century to the end of the Romantic Period. (3).

Change: ENGL 581. THE ENGLISH NOVEL, 1820-1920. Major English fiction from the 1820s to the 1920s. (3).
To: ENGL 581. THE BRITISH NOVEL IN THE VICTORIAN AGE. Major British fiction from the 1820s to the 1900. (3).

Change: ENGL 582. THE ENGLISH NOVEL, 1920-PRESENT. Major English novel of the modern period. (3).
To: ENGL 582. THE BRITISH NOVEL IN THE 20TH CENTURY. Major British novels of the modern period. (3).

13. The Council approved the following Catalog change for the School of Education:

Delete: EDLD 661 INDEPENDENT STUDY from Specialist in K-12 Administration degree program.

Add: EDLD 756 INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.
P. 162 add . . .. Also required are 6 semester hours of Internship in Educational Administration (EDLD 756) and oral and written comprehensive exams.

Delete: . . . Also required are 3 semester hours of Applied Research via independent study (EDLD 651) and oral and written exams.

14. After review of the attached Graduate Catalog changes and additions, the Council voted to approve the changes and additions as modified in the Council's discussion.

15. Dr. Eftink provided the Council with information concerning the proposed review of graduate programs. The Council discussed plans to implement the review process.

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M.

Maurice R. Eftink, Chair

Robert C. Khayat, Chancellor

The minutes of the Graduate Council are unofficial until approved by the Chancellor.