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Summary of Proposed Changes in Classics Offerings Addition of Latin 410: Advanced Readings and Research in Latin Literature - LS Learing Domain - W2 Capacity - UR Odyssey Change in course descriptions for Greek 115 and Greek 125 Addition of Classics 300: Ancient Society and Ancient Literature - replaces Classics/History 301 and Classics/History 302 - HP Learning Domain Elimination of Classics/History 301: Greek Civilization Classics/History 302: Roman Civilization Classics 330: Greek Tragedy and Comedy

Hendrix College Proposed Curricular Revision

Department: Foreign Languages Date: 9/30/2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Addition of Latin 410: Advanced Readings and Research in Latin Literature, a 400-level course in Latin. Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) A number of students want to continue their study of Latin to the 400-level. This course will allow them to do so. In addition, it will be able to serve as the capstone course for students with an Interdisciplinary Studies major involving Classics. Capstones for these majors are currently done as independent studies or as exams not bearing course credit--a formal course context for such a culminating experience is preferable. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. W2, LS On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. Please see attached. Does this replace a course? No. This will be a permanent course. How often will the course be offered? As needed, usually in the fall semester. Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: Latin 310 or the equivalent, or permission of the instructor. How will the change be staffed? by Rebecca Resinski; if enrollment numbers do not permit a separate section for Latin 410, Latin 410 will meet concurrently with Latin 210 and 310, but will entail additional assignments and individual meetings with the instructor. Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) none Will the above items be covered by a present budget? n/a Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2006 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________ Area Chair_____________________________________________________________

Suggested catalog copy: Latin 410 Advanced Readings and Research in Latin Literature A course in which the translation and interpretation of Latin texts is combined with the reading and analysis of current scholarship; the course will culminate in a research project and portfolio. Specific topics and authors will vary by semester. Prerequisite: LATI 310 or the equivalent, or permission of instructor. Rationale for LS coding: The course will focus on specific pieces of Latin literature. We will approach the texts of the course from a variety of perspectives and with considerations of grammar and syntax, literary genre, social and historical context, and critical reception and analysis by scholars. Rationale for W2 coding: In this course students will practice writing in the ways appropriate to and expected in the discipline of Classics. Writing assignments will include precis and analysis of secondary scholarship, essays focused on specific aspects of the primary texts under consideration, and a final synthetic paper on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with the professor. All of the assignments will go through drafts and revisions, with individualized support provided by the professor. All completed and revised assignments will be collected into a portfolio at the end of the semester.

Hendrix College Proposed Odyssey Coding for New Courses

Please forward the completed form to Peggy Morrison, Bailey Library, by November 1, 2005 Department Foreign Languages Date 9/30/2005 Course number and title Latin 410: Advanced Readings and Research in Latin Literature Proposed code(s): Which Odyssey code(s) will this course fulfill? Please consult the catalog copy adopted at the November 2004 faculty meeting, the Odyssey guidelines, and the coding checklist distributed with this packet for specifics regarding individual Odyssey categories. Undergraduate Research UR Indicate below how the specific criteria associated with the requested Odyssey coding are met by the course. As the title of this course suggests, research is a core component of the course. Students will combine their own translation and interpretation of Latin texts with a consideration of how those texts have been understood and analyzed by scholars. Students will learn the bibliographic skills of conducting research on ancient texts and will learn about different methodological approaches to those texts. Students will synthesize their own interpretations and their analyses of the interpretations of scholars in a research paper and a portfolio of other written assignments. Students will present their work formally to each other as well as to the students in Latin 210 and 310. Students will also present their work in on-campus venues open to the rest of the community (for instance, on a designated Odyssey presentation day). Students will be encouraged (though not required) to submit abstracts to NCUR or other off-campus undergraduate research conferences. This Odyssey coding will be permanent__x____ Can the Odyssey component of this course be supported by existing funding? yes Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________


Department: Foreign Languages Date: 9/30/2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Change in the catalog description of Greek 115 and Greek 125. Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) The change will make it clear that Greek 115 and Greek 125 are appropriate courses for two constituencies of students: those who want to read classical Greek authors and those who want to read the Greek New Testament. Greek 110 and Greek 120 will continue to be offered when the interest of potential students and/or the interest of the professor teaching the course is primarily focused on New Testament/Koine Greek. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [ Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. Greek 125 will continue to fufill the FL capacity. On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. n/a (code is already in place) Does this replace a course? No. This will be a _x_permanent course. How often will the course be offered? One of the Greek sequences will continue to be offered every other year or every three years. Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: Greek 115 or the equivalent will continue to be the prerequisite for Greek 125. How will the change be staffed? n/a (course is already in place) Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) None. Will the above items be covered by a present budget? n/a Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2006 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________ Area Chair_____________________________________________________________

New catalog copy: Greek 115 Fundamentals of Ancient Greek I An introduction to the basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of ancient Greek, the language of classical and New Testament authors. Greek 125 Fundamentals of Ancient Greek II A continuation of GREE 115. By the end of the course, students will be reading passages of Greek literature, both classical and biblical, in the original. Prerequisite: GREE 115 or the equivalent.


Department: Foreign Languages Date: 9/30/2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) The elimination of CLAS/HIST 301 (Greek Civilization) and CLAS/HIST 302 (Roman Civilization) and the creation of a new course CLAS 300: Ancient Society and Ancient Literature. Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) Students understandably want some exposure to the history and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Both CLAS/HIST 301 (Greek Civilization) and CLAS/HIST 302 (Roman Civilization) have been popular courses on campus, with enrollments capped at 35-40 and with more students who want to take the courses being regularly turned away. But the demand for these courses needs to be balanced against the realities of a one-person Classics program: since John Farthing no longer teaches one or two of the Latin or Greek courses, I need to make the Classics program more functional as a one-person program. The new proposed course will be able to provide an overview of Greek and Roman literature and history in one course rather than two. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. HP On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. Please see attached. Does this replace a course? Yes--CLAS/HIST 301 and CLAS/HIST 302. This will be a permanent course. How often will the course be offered? Hopefully every year, but at least every other year. Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: None. How will the change be staffed? by Rebecca Resinski Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) none Will the above items be covered by a present budget? n/a Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2006 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________ Area Chair_____________________________________________________________

Suggested catalog copy: Classics 300 Ancient Society and Ancient Literature A study of ancient Greek and Roman society primarily through literary sources read in English translation. Specific topics will vary by semester. Rational for HP coding: The description of the Historical Perspectives Learning Domain states, "Courses in this domain study the development of societies and cultures over time." Classics 300 will do just that: using primarily literary sources (supplemented with historical and archaeological materials) we will study how ancient Greek and Roman society developed and changed over the centuries.


Department: Foreign Languages Date: 9/30/2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Elimination of Classics 330. Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) Because of the demand for other, less focused courses in Classics and for courses in Latin and Greek, I am unable to offer this course. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. Does this replace a course? This will be a ___permanent ____temporary course. How often will the course be offered? Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: How will the change be staffed? Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) Will the above items be covered by a present budget? Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2006 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________ Area Chair_____________________________________________________________


Department__English_______________________ Date__Oct 11, 2005_________ Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add CW code to ENGL 336, Postmodern and Contemporary American Literature (1945-present) Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) This course examines literary manifestations/responses to challenges of the contemporary world. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [ Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. CW On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. Does this replace a course?__n/a__________Specify This will be a _x_permanent __temporary course. How often will the course be offered? every other year, a it currently is Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: n/a How will the change be staffed? n/a Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) n/a Will the above items be covered by a present budget? n/a Proposed date of implementation: I’m teaching it this spring, so it would be nice if students could get CW credit for it, but of course that might not be possible. Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________ Area Chair_____________________________________________________________


Department: Biochemistry / Molecular Biology________________________ Date__10/21/05_________ Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add BCMB 200 – Introduction to Bioinformatics as a temporary course to be taught in the spring of 2007 Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) Bioinformatics is a rapidly growing area in the life sciences. This course is designed to offer our students an introduction into the field, emphasizing the associated algorithms used in modern tools. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [ Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. Does this replace a course?_____No_______Specify This will be a __permanent _X_temporary course. How often will the course be offered? Once in the spring semester of 2007 Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: Two courses in biology or two courses in chemistry How will the change be staffed? Current computer science staff Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) None Will the above items be covered by a present budget? NA Proposed date of implementation: Spring 2007 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal_______W. Dwayne Collins____________________________________________ Department Chair__Mark Sutherland Randall Kopper_____________________________________________________ Area Chair___Pradip Bandyopadhyay__________________________________________________________

BCMB 200 Introduction to Bioinformatics Overview of some of the major topics in bioinformatics, such as sequence comparison and alignment, gene prediction, sequencing by hybridization, microarray analysis, evolutionary trees, and clustering. Emphasis will be placed on an analysis of the associated bioinformatics algorithms. Prerequisites: Two courses in biology or two courses in chemistry.


Department: Biology Date: 10/7//05----DRAFT Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Teach an experimental course as described: Biology 270 Biology of Sex and Gender (NS) An introduction to the evolutionary, chemical, physical, and biological basis of sex-determination and gender with discussion of the implications of this perspective to social and cultural issues. This course will not count toward a biology major or minor. Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) This course will be taught once (to see if it works). The course will be designed to supplement the Gender Studies curriculum and to count toward a minor in Gender Studies. The focus will be on readings, discussions, and understanding the Sociobiological perspective on the development of gender, sexuality, and sexual reproduction that culminate in human sexuality and sexual behavior. Thus, it will focus on a single major biological issue, sexuality, but cover many of the major biological concepts (scientific epistemology, evolution, genetics, physiology, reproduction, behavior, and culture.) It will be designed to meet a non-laboratory biological sciences requirement for students. It will be as scientifically rigorous as the other NS biological sciences courses that we teach. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? CW (Challenges of the Contemporary World): This course should, as it says on page 17, "By confronting contemporary social issues, students prepare themselves to join a responsible world community----" In particular this course will directly address the "gender and sexual issues" explicitly listed on page 17, Does this replace a course? If necessary in order to staff it, it would replace a NS biology course for one semester. Yes, it will be a temporary course, but if successful it could be followed by a request to repeat it. There will be an entrance survey and an exit survey required for the students as part of an attempt to assess the value of the course to the curriculum. How often will the course be offered? Once, unless it proves to be a valued course. Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: Gend 267, enrollment priority will be given to students who have already started toward a minor in gender studies and/or are upper-division students. How will the change be staffed? With current faculty member: Bruce Haggard. If necessary we might replace one non-majors course (NS) that semester in order to not have to hire an adjunct. Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost): None Will the above items be covered by a present budget? Yes Proposed date of implementation: Spring 2006-7 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal: _______________________________________,Bruce Haggard Department Chair: __________________________________________,Bruce Haggard Area Chair: _________________________________________ , Pradip Bandyopadhyay

Rationale for inclusion of Concepts of Chemistry in the courses coded Contemporary World (CW): The course, Concepts of Chemistry, as currently taught, uses the text Chemistry in Context. This text illustrates the principles of chemistry by focusing on environmental topics, as well as other contemporary issues. Table of Contents Chapter 1 The Air We Breathe Chapter 2 Protecting the Ozone Layer Chapter 3 The Chemistry of Global Warming Chapter 4 Energy, Chemistry, and Society Chapter 5 The Water We Drink Chapter 6 Neutralizing the Threat of Acid Rain Chapter 7 The Fires of Nuclear Fission Chapter 8 Energy from Electron Transfer Chapter 9 The World of Plastics and Polymers Chapter 10 Manipulating Molecules and Designing Drugs Chapter 11 Nutrition: Food for Thought Chapter 12 Genetic Engineering and the Chemistry of Heredity Although the emphasis is on understanding chemistry, the material includes the implications for society, how the problems are being studied, and what are possible approaches to addressing the problems.


Department__Mathematics & Computer Sci. (CSCI)_______________________ Date__28 Oct 2005_________ Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add CSCI 115 (Computing and the Internet) to the catalog, designated CW and QS. Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) Provides a general-education course that can be taught by all computer science faculty. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [ Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. CW, QS On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. Does this replace a course?__No__________Specify This will be a _X_permanent __temporary course. How often will the course be offered? Initially, once a year; but more often if it proves popular. Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: None. How will the change be staffed? Any computer science faculty will be able to teach it, but Dr. Burch will likely be the most common instructor. We do not anticipate any change in staffing levels. Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) Existing computing laboratories will be used. Will the above items be covered by a present budget? Yes. Proposed date of implementation: Spring 2007. Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal_____Carl Burch______________________________________________ Department Chair________Duff Campbell_______________________________________________ Area Chair_______Pradip Bandyopadhyay______________________________________________________

CW The course will include a significant component addressing social issues such as the privacy of personal data, copyrights and patents, and the accessibility of Internet resources to the poor, illiterate, or handicapped. Such topics will be covered both on a factual level (e.g., how cryptography provides privacy, what copyrights protect) as well as a philosophical level (e.g., how should data sharing between organizations be limited, how can accessibility become broader). In addition to a number of class sessions addressing such issues, students will also work on a team project in which they select a specific contemporary issue, research it, and present their findings to other students. QS The most significant quantitative component of the course will derive from learning simple computer programming, and the algorithmic thinking that this entails. Students will complete a variety of assignments that include a programming component. Additionally, the course will include some analysis of numeric representation. Other potential topics that are quantitative are graph theory fundamentals (particularly in its relationship to the Internet and the Web), some statistical analysis (particularly with analyzing results from usability studies), and cryptography ; we anticipate that any instantiation of the course will include some such additional quantitative topics, but we are leaving the exact selection to the instructor's discretion.

CSCI 115 Computing and the Internet (CW, QS) A study of core topics in computing, focusing on concepts related to the Internet and its social implications. Topics will include fundamental concepts in computing hardware, networks, Web programming and design, and databases, as well as social issues such as data privacy, intellectual property, and resource accessibility. Students will complete significant projects in Web design and research concerning contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.


Department______Physics__ Date__10/07/2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add PHYS 450, Directed Research., to the courses offered by the Physics department. Allow it to substitute for PHYS 340 or 350 in the graduation requirements. Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) We have offered undergraduate research to our students for years without giving course credit except for an occasional independent study. We have decided that our standard undergraduate research experience merits course credit. In addition, it should substitute for PHYS 340 or PHYS 350 in the graduation requirements. In Other words, we propose to formalize what we have been practicing for many years. Note that this course is analogous to CHEM 450 in the Chemistry Department. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [ Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. Undergraduate Research (UR) On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. See attachment. Does this replace a course?______no______Specify This will be a X__permanent __temporary course. How often will the course be offered? annually Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: PHYS 315 or consent. How will the change be staffed? Each of us already supervises two to four students annually. We do not anticipate an increased load. Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) These items will be funded by external grants. Will the above items be covered by a present budget? yes Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2006 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal_______Richard Rolleigh____________________________________________ Department Chair_______________Richard Rolleigh________________________________________ Area Chair___________Pradip Bandyopadhyay__________________________________________________


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: November 2, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Change required courses for anthropology emphasis major from 5 to 6 courses, adding ANTH 102 Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology to the list. Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) Given proposals to separate ANTH 100 Introduction to Anthropology into 2 courses (Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology), this change is needed to guarantee that majors get the course work necessary to meet accepted qualifications for persons with a degree in anthropology. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [ Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. N/A On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. N/A Does this replace a course? No. Specify Will this be a permanent or temporary course? N/A How often will the course be offered? N/A Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: N/A

How will the change be staffed? Department staff will teach the course. Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) None. Will the above items be covered by a present budget? N/A Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2005 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________ Area Chair____________________________________________________________


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) TWO changes: (1) Change course title for ANTH 100 from Introduction to Anthropology to Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. (2) Change course description (see attached sheet). Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) The new title and description reflect the separation of these introductory topics into different courses in the field of anthropology generally and the training of department faculty specifically. Moreover, a reduced number of topics in this introductory context allows for greater elaboration on the surveyed themes. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? Code will remain the same. On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. N/A Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: It separates the content of ANTH 100 Intro to Anthropology into 2 courses, with this course being 1 of the 2 This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) How often will the course be offered? Annually Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: Same as listed.

How will the change be staffed? By existing staff Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) N/A Will the above items be covered by a present budget? Yes Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2006 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________ Area Chair_____________________________________________________________

Hendrix College Proposed Curricular Revision: Sociology/Anthropology

Catalog Description for ANTH 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology An examination of the total range of human cultural diversity. The goal is to understand the enormous diversity of human culture, and to understand why and how different ways of life have arisen. This course introduces the basic principals of social-cultural anthropology, designed to provide insight into the cultural aspects of human ways of life. Examples from cultures around the world will be used to illustrate concepts introduced in class.


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add new course to the catalog: ANTH 102 Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology (see attached catalog description). Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) This new course will cover two of the four fields surveyed in the current version of ANTH 100 (see proposal for Introduction to Cultural Anthropology). This change reflects the separation of Introduction to Anthropology into different courses in the field of anthropology generally and the training of department faculty specifically. Moreover, a reduced number of topics in this introductory context allows for greater elaboration on the surveyed themes. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? SB On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. See attached sheet Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: It separates the content of ANTH 100 Intro to Anthropology into 2 courses, with this course being 1 of the 2 This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) How often will the course be offered? Annually Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: None.


Catalog Description for ANTH 102 Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology

Companion course to Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, covering two sub-disciplines of anthropology. An examination of the evolution of humans from earliest known ancestors in Africa to the rise of complex societies. The focus is on biological and cultural change and its consequences as deduced from methods analyzing fossil and material culture evidence.


Course Codes for ANTH 102 Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology

SB code criteria: This course is a companion course to Introduction to Anthropology (proposed new name: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology), which already has the SB code. This new course will cover material already designated as SB; that is, this new course will cover the same material but will include elaboration on more themes.


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add new course to the catalog: ANTH 230 Cultures of the United States-Mexico Borderlands (see attached catalog description). Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) The addition of this new course matches the expertise of department faculty. Moreover, the addition offers students an academic setting in which to examine issues at the fore of contemporary debate. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? CW and SB On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. See attached sheet Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) How often will the course be offered? As needed Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: None.


Catalog Description for ANTH 230 Cultures of the United States-Mexico Borderlands An exploration of ethnographic representations of the U.S.-Mexico border and the theoretical orientations of border scholars. Both practical and theoretical problems of the region will be examined using materials concerning the U.S.-Mexico border and the various cultural groups that inhabit this contested space. Through the study of the historical and contemporary socio-cultural patterns of borderlands, implications for social science in general will be discussed.


Course Codes for ANTH 230 Cultures of the United States-Mexico Borderlands CW code criteria: This course by design has a primary focus on the CW criteria of “racial and ethnic differences,” “social inequalities,” and “world citizenship.” These issues are examined critically through a focused look at borders and cultures. SB code criteria: Through the study of the historical and contemporary socio-cultural patterns of borderlands, implications for social science in general will be discussed.


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add new course to the catalog: ANTH 200 Buried Cities and Lost Tribes (see attached catalog description). Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) The new course expands the range of anthropology offerings in the area of archaeology, which gives students broader exposure to comparative perspectives for understanding human cultural evolution and variation. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? SB On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. See attached sheet Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) How often will the course be offered? Annually Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: None.


Catalog Description for ANTH 200 Buried Cities and Lost Tribes

A global survey of the great archaeological discoveries and their implications for contemporary anthropological studies of human cultural evolution and variation. The course covers five continents and time periods, ranging from human origins to the rise and collapse of recent empires.


Course Codes for ANTH 200 Buried Cities and Lost Tribes SB code criteria: This course offers a comparative examination of the evolution of human behavior and relationships over a range of time periods and across numerous continents.


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add new course to the catalog: ANTH 240 Applying Anthropology (see attached catalog description). Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) The course makes an important contribution to departmental offerings through it applied focus (i.e., the course explores the use of disciplinary insights in non-academic contexts). Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? SB On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. See attached sheet Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) How often will the course be offered? As needed Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: None.


Catalog Description for ANTH 240 Applying Anthropology An examination of the ways anthropology is used outside of a pure academic context. Students will study how anthropological theory and methods are used in a variety of contexts and how they benefit society. This course also emphasizes the impact of applied anthropology on the development of American anthropology as a whole, and how it has advanced our theoretical knowledge of culture and human behavior.


Course Codes for ANTH 240 Applying Anthropology SB code criteria: This course represents an applied approach to understanding the development of American anthropology as a whole, and how it has advanced our theoretical knowledge of culture and human behavior.


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add new course to the catalog: ANTH 310 Anthropology and Education (see attached catalog description). Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) The course makes an important contribution to departmental offerings through its applied focus (i.e., the course explores the use of disciplinary insights in non-academic contexts). Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? SB On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. See attached sheet Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) How often will the course be offered? As needed Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: None.


Catalog Description for ANTH 310 Anthropology and Education An examination of the history of anthropology and education as a discipline, with coverage of educational ethnographies and discussions of the theory used and produced in educational research around the globe. Special attention will be paid to the relevance of social categories or identities in the differential educational success of students.

Hendrix College

Proposed Curricular Revision: Sociology/Anthropology

Course Codes for ANTH 310 Anthropology and Education SB code criteria: This course covers human experience as produced in and influenced by educational institutions.


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add new course to the catalog: ANTH 330 Human Ecology and Ancient World (see attached catalog description). Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) The new course expands the list of anthropology courses, which gives students more opportunity to study the development of human relationships and culture through various substantive themes. Moreover, the addition of this course strengthens the wider departmental offerings in environmental issues, notably SOCI 375 Environmental Sociology. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? CW and SB On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. See attached sheet Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) How often will the course be offered? As needed Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: None.


Catalog Description for ANTH 330 Human Ecology and Ancient World

An examination of the ways in which humans have interacted with their natural environment through time, with a primary focus on recurring patterns of human impact on the environment and consequent human responses to degraded environments that have shaped human history and cultural evolution. Discussion is centered on important implications for contemporary societies around the world.


Course Codes for ANTH 330 Human Ecology and Ancient World CW code criteria: This course has a central focus on the CW criteria of “environmental concerns.” Through an in-depth focus on environmental impacts through time the course allows for a rich discussion of contemporary reactions to, and implications of, a number of important issues facing the world today. SB code criteria: This course offers an examination of human relationships and culture through the lens of environmental change.


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) TWO changes: (1) Change course title for ANTH 360 from Global Studies Seminar to Globalization and Transnationalism. (2) Change course description (see attached sheet). Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) The new title and description better reflect the course content already being covered. The change also matches changes in terminology used in sociology, anthropology, and other disciplines. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? Codes will remain the same. On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. N/A Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) How often will the course be offered? As needed Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: Same as listed.


Catalog Description for ANTH 360 Globalization and Transnationalism An Exploration of the theoretical and ethnographic representations of globalization and transnationalism. Key topics covered include processes of migration, trade, the flow of information, and the concept of place.


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Delete Odyssey coding for “undergraduate research” (UR) from ANTH 360 Global Studies Seminar (see course proposal for title/description change for this course). Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) The proposed changes to this course mean that student research is no longer guaranteed within the class. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? N/A On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. N/A Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: N/A This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) N/A How often will the course be offered? N/A Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: How will the change be staffed? N/A Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) N/A

Will the above items be covered by a present budget? Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2006 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________ Area Chair_____________________________________________________________


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Delete the following FIVE courses from the catalog: SOCI 361 Sociology of Death ANTH 220 Cultures of India ANTH 320 Gender and Environment ANTH 370 Psychological Anthropology ANTH 380 Indian Peoples of the Americas Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) These courses do not match the expertise or interest of department faculty. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? N/A On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. N/A Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: N/A This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) N/A How often will the course be offered? N/A Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses:


Department Economics and Business Date 11/02/05 Proposed change

Renumber: BUSI 390 as BUSI 390/590 Accounting Information systems and Database Management Catalog Copy: Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary)

Course will be required to sit for CPA exam beginning 1/1/08. Renumbering the course will provide greater scheduling flexibility for students.

Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. N/A

On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. N/A Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) N/A How often will the course be offered? Annually Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: Graduate Standing for 590 How will the change be staffed? Current staff

Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) None

Will the above items be covered by a present budget? Yes Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2006 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal Department Chair Area Chair


Department Economics and Business Date 11/02/05 Proposed change Add: BUSI 530 Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting Catalog Copy:

Accounting & reporting for governmental units and organizations established as not-for-profit organizations.

Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) Course required to sit for CPA exam. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. N/A

On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. N/A Does this replace a course? (circle one) Yes No If yes, specify which one: This will be a permanent or temporary course. (circle one) N/A How often will the course be offered? Annually Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: Graduate Standing How will the change be staffed? Current staff

Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) None

Will the above items be covered by a present budget? Yes Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2006 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal Department Chair Area Chair


Department__Psychology_______________________ Date___10/31/05________ Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add Evolutionary Psychology (355). Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) The course will bolster the offerings in Cluster A, the natural-science group of courses within the major. This is an increasingly important area of our discipline, one that encompasses most sub-disciplines of the field, including social, cognitive, developmental, and biological psychology. Some psychologists think that evolutionary theory may provide an overarching framework for the discipline as a whole. Thus, it will greatly benefit our majors to have access to a course in evolutionary psychology. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [ Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. None On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. Does this replace a course?__No__________Specify This will be a _X_permanent __temporary course. How often will the course be offered? Yearly Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: BIOL 220 or both PSYC 295 and BIOL 101, Basic understanding of evolution and natural selection How will the change be staffed? Jenn Penner Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) None Will the above items be covered by a present budget? Proposed date of implementation: Fall, 2006 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________ Area Chair_____________________________________________________________

PSYC 355 Evolutionary Psychology Examination of the evolutionary basis of human behavior, focusing on how natural selection has shaped the social, cognitive, developmental, and emotional processes of humans. Topics include mating strategies, altruism and cooperation, parental care and family relations, theory of mind, neuropsychology, and language. Prerequisites: BIOL 220 or both PSYC 295 and BIOL 101; Basic understanding of evolution and natural selection or consent of instructor.


Department: Sociology/Anthropology Date: October 29, 2005 Proposed change (one sentence summary; please attach departmental catalog copy as it would appear with the proposed change.) Add new course to catalog: SOCI 340 Food, Culture, and Nature (see attached sheet for catalog description) Rationale for course within departmental and collegiate context. (Use separate sheet, if necessary) This course deals with important areas of society not yet addressed by departmental offerings. Expanding the range of substantive offerings in this way would give students broader exposure to a sociological examination of contemporary issues. Proposed code(s): Which, if any, course codes (Challenges of the Contemporary World, Domains, Capacities, Physical Activities) will this course fulfill? [ Note that a listing of codes with approved criteria are listed in the Catalog and on the Hendrix website]. CW and SB On a separate sheet of paper indicate which of the criteria are met by the course, and how the course meets those criteria. See attached sheet Does this replace a course? No. Specify This will be a permanent temporary course. How often will the course be offered? As needed Prerequisite(s) and/or recommended prior courses: None.

How will the change be staffed? Department staff will teach the course. Equipment, supply, and bibliographic requirements (Items and cost) None. Will the above items be covered by a present budget? N/A Proposed date of implementation: Fall 2005 Signatures Initiator(s) of Proposal___________________________________________________ Department Chair_______________________________________________________ Area Chair____________________________________________________________


Catalog Description for SOCI 340 Food, Culture, and Nature

A sociological look at food in the context of cultural beliefs and social practices, from small-scale face-to-face interactions to the role of food in global systems. Some topics of interest include the relationship of food to community, understandings about nature, social justice and inequality, definitions of health, concepts of the body, celebration, and new technologies.


Course Codes for SOCI 340 Food, Culture, and Nature CW code criteria: This course has a central focus on the CW criteria of “social inequalities,” “environmental concerns,” and “issues of world citizenship.” Food in this case serves as a nexus around which taken-for-granted realities may be analyzed in critical and comparative ways. SB code criteria: By design this course examines food in the context of cultural beliefs and social practices. Students will analyze a broad spectrum of beliefs and behaviors that influence, and which are influenced by, the cultivation, production, distribution, and consumption of food.

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