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1. Approval of the minutes of December 10, 2010. 2. New Courses A1 FIVS 421 A2 FIVS 422 3. Change in Courses C1 FIVS 316 - lab and semester credit hours College of Liberal Arts Department of Hispanic Studies C2 MODL course prefix change to HISP (see memorandum from Dr. Richard Curry) MODL 250, 260, 352, 362, 363, 364 and 368 4. Change in Curricula College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology D1 B.S. in Entomology D2 B.S. in Forensic and Investigative Sciences Science Emphasis Pre-Law Emphasis Dwight Look College of Engineering Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution D3 B.S. in Engineering Technology Telecommunications Engineering Technology Option 5. Special Consideration College of Liberal Arts Department of English H1 Linguistics Minor - request to withdraw minor H2 Professional Writing Minor - request to withdraw minor 6. Other Business February 11, 2011, 1:30 p.m., 101A General Services Complex TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Agenda

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1. Approval of the minutes of December 10, 2010.

2. New Courses

A1 FIVS 421A2 FIVS 422

3. Change in Courses

C1 FIVS 316 - lab and semester credit hours

College of Liberal Arts Department of Hispanic Studies

C2 MODL course prefix change to HISP (see memorandum from Dr. Richard Curry) MODL 250, 260, 352, 362, 363, 364 and 368

4. Change in Curricula

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology

D1 B.S. in Entomology

D2 B.S. in Forensic and Investigative Sciences Science Emphasis Pre-Law Emphasis

Dwight Look College of Engineering Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution

D3 B.S. in Engineering Technology Telecommunications Engineering Technology Option

5. Special Consideration

College of Liberal Arts Department of English

H1 Linguistics Minor - request to withdraw minor

H2 Professional Writing Minor - request to withdraw minor

6. Other Business

February 11, 2011, 1:30 p.m., 101A General Services Complex

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Agenda

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Minutes of the University Curriculum Committee December 10, 2010

101A General Services Complex

Members present: Robert Knight (Chair), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Tim Scott (Vice-Chair), College of Science; Leslie Feigenbaum, College of Architecture; Sarah Bednarz, College of Geosciences; Mike Stephenson, College of Liberal Arts; Liesl Wesson, Mays Business School; Suzanne Shurtz, Medical Sciences Library; Kristin Harper (for Pam Matthews), Undergraduate Studies; James Herman, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Chris Esparza, Student Representative. Guests: John Hurtado, Department of Aerospace Engineering; April Place, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications; Susan Stabile, American Studies Program; Debbie Carlson, Department of Anthropology; Julie Rogers, Department of Architecture; Nancy Street, Department of Communication; Matt Whiteacre, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution; Dale Rice, Journalism Interdisciplinary Minor Program; Nancy Simpson, Mays Business School; Donnalee Dox, Department of Performance Studies; David Toback, Department of Physics and Astronomy; Dudley Poston, Department of Sociology. The University Curriculum Committee recommends approval of the following: 1. The minutes of the November 12, 2010 meeting.

2. New Courses

ALED 223. Practicing Diverse Leadership and Cultural Exploration. (3-0). Credit 3. Social theories and historical perspectives of leadership, particularly in terms of class, gender, race, ethnicity, and nationality; a multidisciplinary approach to the study of leadership with a special emphasis on culture through experiential learning. Prerequisites: ALED 222 and membership in the Multicultural Services Cultural Leadership, Understanding, and Exploration for Sophomores Learning Community. ALED 313. Culture Theory, Orientation and Adaptation. (3-0). Credit 3. Evaluation of culture theory, elements and manifestations of culture, assessing cultural norms of society or groups, adaptation to a new culture for effective leadership. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. ALED 401. Advanced Professional Leadership Development. (3-0). Credit 3. Investigation of the best practices of successful leaders representing various organizational contexts; merging of scholarly mastery of theory with practice. Prerequisites: Selection for ALED Leadership Fellows Program; ALED 340 or ALED 301; junior or senior classification. ALED 439. Agricultural Extension Philosophy and the Land-Grant Mission. (3-0). Credit 3. Philosophy of Cooperative Extension and roles within the land-grant system; history, organization, program areas and guiding principles; relationship with the teaching and research branches of the land-grant system. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. ANTH 444. Classical Archaeology. (3-0). Credit 3. History of the discipline through the individuals, organizations, excavations, theoretical models and ethical issues that have shaped it. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; ANTH 353, ANTH 354, CLAS 353 or CLAS 354. Cross-listed with CLAS 444.

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ASIA 325. International Business Behavior. (3-0). Credit 3. Theoretical models and practical protocols/behavior demands to conduct business and to work in France, Germany, Japan, China, Mexico and other countries; discussion of national character, managerial and negotiating styles. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross-listed with SOCI 325. ASIA 330. Modern Mediterranean World. (3-0). Credit 3. Critical examination of Mediterranean history; colonialism, industrialization, and other trans-national phenomena linking Africa, Asia, and Europe; social and political movements, migration, intellectual trends. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross-listed with HIST 329. ASIA 335. Cultures of Central Asia. (3-0). Credit 3. Study of anthropological research in Central Asia: ecological adaptations; colonialism and post-colonialism; ethnic politics and ethnic conflict; religion and identity; gender and family; globalization and modernization. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross-listed with ANTH 335. ASIA 355. Modern China. (3-0). Credit 3. History of China from the coming of the West to the present; social, economic and political changes which have taken place during that period. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross-listed with HIST 355. ASIA 358. Chinese Cultural History. (3-0). Credit 3. Examination of Chinese culture and its evolution over the last 4,000 years; customs, art, literature, festivals, folklore, religion, architecture, medicine, and everyday life. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross-listed with HIST 358. ASIA 360. Archaeology of the Old World. (3-0). Credit 3. Overview of archaeology and prehistory of Europe, Africa and Asia from the evolution of the hominids to the development of agriculture and the rise of civilization. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross-listed with ANTH 350. ASIA 365. Asian Governments and Politics. (3-0). Credit 3. Contemporary political systems of Asia, political institutions, actors and processes. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross-listed with POLS 365. ASIA 401. Slavery in World History. (3-0). Credit 3. Comparative history of human slavery; slavery in the Ancient World, Asia, Africa; varieties of modern slavery in the New World since 1500; abolition of slavery and continuing forms of human bondage in the contemporary world. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross-listed with AFST 401 and HIST 401. ASTR 119. Big Bang and Black Holes: Laboratory Methods. (0-2). Credit 1. Hands-on understanding of the concepts surrounding the Big Bang and Black Holes; emphasis on the evidence-based decision making process, methods and presentation; for non-scientists. Companion course for ASTR 109/PHYS 109. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in ASTR 109/PHYS 109 is recommended. Cross-listed with PHYS 119. BIOL 452. Fungal Functional Genomics. (3-4). Credit 4. Extensive research experience in eukaryotic molecular genetics using the fungus Neurospora crassa as the primary model system; analysis of Neurospora gene-deletion strain collection to examine the effects of genes on the organism’s traits; introduction of molecular techniques for genome manipulation and analysis. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification in any life science major or approval of instructor.

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CLAS 444. Classical Archaeology. (3-0). Credit 3. History of the discipline through the individuals, organizations, excavations, theoretical models and ethical issues that have shaped it. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; ANTH 353, ANTH 354, CLAS 353 or CLAS 354. Cross-listed with ANTH 444. COMM 452. Cultural Studies of Communication Technology. (3-0). Credit 3. Exploration of theories concerning technology; emphasis on technological culture; examination of the emergence of and societal reactions to technologies during modern era; consideration of utopian/dystopian discourse of technology in popular media narratives; contemplation of technology as constitutive of power and knowledge. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. COMM 453. Communication and Video Games. (3-0). Credit 3. Business and industry aspects of video games; cultural and social aspects of gaming. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. JOUR 215. Interviewing: Principles and Practices. (3-0). Credit 3. Theory and practice of methods in selected interview settings; emphasis on communication between two persons, questioning techniques, and the logical and psychological bases of interpersonal persuasion. Cross-listed with COMM 215. JOUR 230. Communication Technology Skills. (3-0). Credit 3. Introduction to new technologies, including the Internet, teleconferencing and videoconferencing; addresses communication in web page design, teleconferences and videoconferences, and emerging communication technologies. Cross-listed with COMM 230. JOUR 250. New Media and the Independent Voice. (3-0). Credit 3. Examination of new media as independent voices for cultural and political movements; principles governing the design, presentation, and evaluation of blogs as a persuasive medium in society. Cross-listed with COMM 250. JOUR 365. International Communication. (3-0). Credit 3. Mass media, international, and cross-cultural audiences, theoretical, pragmatic, political and ethical issues; including cultural differences, comparative media systems, development, communication, patterns of world news flow, political propaganda, impact of international advertising and other issues. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross-listed with COMM 365. JOUR 450. Political Reporting. (3-0). Credit 3. Interviewing; reporting; and writing various types of political stories and commentary; exploration of ethical principles and issues in political reporting including role of free press in a democracy. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. JOUR 458. Global Media. (3-0). Credit 3. Study of globalization through media ownership; content, flow, cultural values, political power and technological impact; implications of globalization for local economies and audiences. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross-listed with COMM 458. MUSC 328. Japanese Traditional Performing Arts. (3-0). Credit 3. Study of various genres of Japanese performing arts from the 7th century to the present; understanding the genres in their historical and cultural contexts and recognizing shared aesthetic values. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross-listed with THAR 328.

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PHYS 119. Big Bang and Black Holes: Laboratory Methods. (0-2). Credit 1. Hands-on understanding of the concepts surrounding the Big Bang and Black Holes; emphasis on the evidence-based decision making process, methods and presentation; for non-scientists. Companion course for ASTR 109/PHYS 109. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in ASTR 109/PHYS 109 is recommended. Cross-listed with ASTR 119. SCEN 201. Self-Directed Experiences with Adolescents. (1-3). Credit 1. Study of adolescents in diverse school and community settings; issues in physical, mental, social and emotional development; issues related to racism, sexism, and cultural diversity; development, presentation, and defense of portfolio required. Attendance at all seminars and scheduled observations required. Prerequisite: Major in mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics, or approval of instructor. Cross-listed with TEFB 201. SPAN 452. Hispanic Sociolinguistics. (3-0). Credit 3. Exploration of language varieties and language use in different social contexts within the Hispanic society; introduction to the theoretical foundations of sociolinguistic variation. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; SPAN 352 or approval of instructor. THAR 328. Japanese Traditional Performing Arts. (3-0). Credit 3. Study of various genres of Japanese performing arts from the 7th century to the present; understanding the genres in their historical and cultural contexts and recognizing shared aesthetic values. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross-listed with MUSC 328. THAR 435. New Technology for Designers. (3-0). Credit 3. Fundamentals of design software including sound editing, video editing, and rendering for theatre; multi-media installation. Prerequisites: THAR 135, THAR 245, one of the following upper division design courses: THAR 345, THAR 355, or THAR 360; junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor. THAR 445. Design as Performance. (3-0). Credit 3. Design as performance using research methods and the production of new work; disciplines of design, performance, installation and performance as research. Prerequisites: THAR 135, THAR 245, one of the following upper division design courses: THAR 345, THAR 355, or THAR 360; junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor. THAR 482. Topics in American Theatre and Performance. (3-0). Credit 3. Exploration of significant issues in American theatre and performance; emphasis on the aesthetic, social, and cultural issues affecting theatre and performance. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: THAR 102 and THAR 382 or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification.

3. Course Withdrawal ANTH 351. Classical Archaeology.

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ALED 301. Topics in Agricultural Leadership.

Course title From: Topics in Agricultural Leadership. To: Personal Leadership Education.

Course description

From: Students will gain insights into their personal leadership strengths, styles, motivation and values; plan a course for self-improvement as a leader.

To: Development, application and reflection of personal leadership capabilities through self-assessments and experiential learning activities; development of leadership identity through personal leadership inventories including strengths, personality type, values, vision and emotional intelligence.

ALED 340. Professional Leadership Development.

Course title

From: Professional Leadership Development. To: Survey of Leadership Theory.

Course description

From: Identification of styles and roles of leadership; development of leadership techniques and skills required in working with organizations and youth groups; methods of resolving conflict, of communicating, of guiding and of evaluating; ethical consideration for leaders.

To: Exploration of leadership as a scholarly discipline; critical analysis of and evolution of multiple leadership models and theories; synthesis of leadership theory through experiential learning; integration of course content with personal experiences.

ALED 426. Methods of Adult Agricultural Education. Course title

From: Methods of Adult Agricultural Education. To: Leading and Training Adult Learners.

Course description

From: Planning educational programs for adults in agriculture. Developing skills in use of group process teaching.

To: Planning educational training programs, including leadership programs, to implement with an adult audience; includes needs assessment, instructional design, lesson plan development, evaluation and other items related to leading adults.

Prerequisites

From: Junior or senior classification. To: ALED or USAL-LED majors only; ALED 340, junior or senior

classification.

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Minutes of the University Curriculum Committee December 10, 2010 Page | 6 ALED 440. Principles of Technological Change.

Course title

From: Principles of Technological Change. To: Leading Change.

Course description

From: Processes by which professional change agents influence the introduction, adoption and diffusion of technological change. Applicable to persons who work closely with people.

To: Analysis of change models and theories and the leadership application on individual, organizational and societal changes.

AMST 210. American Expressions.

Course number

From: AMST 210. To: AMST 311.

Prerequisites

From: AMST 200 or approval of instructor; freshman or sophomore classification. To: AMST 200, junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.

AMST 220. Constructing Identities.

Course number

From: AMST 220. To: AMST 321.

Prerequisites

From: AMST 200 or approval of instructor; freshman or sophomore classification. To: AMST 200, junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.

AMST 230. Civic Engagement.

Course number

From: AMST 230. To: AMST 331.

Prerequisites

From: AMST 200 or approval of instructor; freshman or sophomore classification. To: AMST 200, junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.

AMST 240. Cultures of Science and Technology.

Course number From: AMST 240. To: AMST 341.

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From: Cultures of Science and Technology. To: Cultures of Science, Technology, and the Environment.

Course description

From: Examination of the history and theories of science and technology in the United States; interrelated “American” philosophies of exceptionalism, pragmatism, democracy, progress, and technological determinism; scientific theories and technological innovations and their relationship to gender, race, ethnicity, nationalism, and globalization.

To: Examination of the history and theories of science, technology, and the environment in the United States; interrelated “American” philosophies of exceptionalism, pragmatism, democracy, progress, protest, and technological determinism; scientific theories, technological innovations, and environmentalism and their relationship to gender, race, ethnicity, nationalism, and globalization.

Prerequisites

From: AMST 200 or approval of instructor; freshman or sophomore classification. To: AMST 200, junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.

AMST 250. Comparative Border Studies.

Course number

From: AMST 250. To: AMST 360.

Prerequisites

From: AMST 200 or approval of instructor; freshman or sophomore classification. To: AMST 200, junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.

AMST 350. Materializing America.

Prerequisites

From: AMST 300 or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification. To: AMST 200 or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification.

ANTH 225. Biological Anthropology.

Course title From: Biological Anthropology. To: Introduction to Biological Anthropology.

Course description

From: Human biology to include examination of evolutionary processes acting on human populations; human genetics; non-human primate anatomy, classification and ecology of primates; the primate paleontological record, and human variation and adaptation.

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To: Study of human biology including an examination of evolutionary processes acting on human populations; human genetics; non-human primate anatomy, classification and ecology of primates; the primate paleontological record, and human variation and adaptation.

ARCH 205. Architecture Design I.

Lecture and lab hours

From: (2-6). Credit 4. To: (1-9). Credit 4.

ARCH 206. Architecture Design II. Lecture and lab hours

From: (2-6). Credit 4. To: (1-9). Credit 4.

ARCH 207. Architecture Design II. Lecture and lab hours

From: (2-6). Credit 4. To: (1-9). Credit 4.

ARCH 305. Architectural Design III. Lab hours

From: (2-6). Credit 5. To: (2-9). Credit 5.

ARCH 405. Architectural Design IV. Lab hours

From: (1-6). Credit 4. To: (1-9). Credit 4.

ARCH 406. Architecture Design V. Lab hours

From: (2-6). Credit 5. To: (2-9). Credit 5.

ARCH 407. Integrated Home Architecture Studio. Lab hours

From: (2-6). Credit 5. To: (2-9). Credit 5.

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Minutes of the University Curriculum Committee December 10, 2010 Page | 9 ARCH 408. Experimental Home Architecture. Lab hours

From: (2-6). Credit 5. To: (2-9). Credit 5.

ARCH 491. Advanced Architecture Innovation Research.

Prerequisites: From: Approval of instructor. To: Approval of instructor and department head; junior or senior classification.

BUSN 101. Freshman Business Seminar. Course title

From: Freshman Business Seminar. To: Freshman Business Initiative.

Lecture and semester credit hours From: (2-0). Credit 2. To: (3-0). Credit 3.

Course description

From: Freshman orientation to business seminar; introduction to resources and opportunities in Mays Business School; emphasis on career opportunities and development of personal and professional competencies; includes ethics, development of skills in leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving.

To: Freshman orientation to business and to Mays Business School; introduction to majors within the business school and associated career opportunities; introduction and development of personal and professional competencies, with emphasis on self-leadership, business communication, ethical decision making, and teamwork.

ENDS 105. Design Foundations I. Lab hours

From: (2-4). Credit 4. To: (2-6). Credit 4.

ENDS 106. Design Foundations II. Lab hours

From: (2-4). Credit 4. To: (2-6). Credit 4.

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Minutes of the University Curriculum Committee December 10, 2010 Page | 10 ENGL 353. History of Rhetoric. Course description

From: Introduction to the major approaches to written communication from ancient Greece to the end of the 19th century; focus on such authors as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St. Augustine, Erasmus, Campbell and Whately.

To: Exploration of the major approaches to the theory and practice of oral and written rhetoric and discourse up to the end of the 19th century.

ENGL 354. Modern Rhetorical Theory. Course description

From: Introduction to 20th-century rhetorical theorists, focusing on such figures as Kenneth Burke, Walter Ong, Chaim Perelman, Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida; application to text interpretation and criticism.

To: Study of 20th and 21st century rhetorical theories and theorists; focus on relationships among rhetoric and culture, such as rhetoric in oral and textual communities, rhetoric as a method of literary interpretation, rhetoric and linguistics, rhetoric as theorized and taught across academic communities.

ENTC 369. Software Systems Technology. Course title

From: Software Systems Technology. To: Embedded Systems Software.

Lab hours From: (3-2). Credit 4. To: (3-3). Credit 4.

Course description

From: Technical aspects of digital computer software systems, with emphasis on embedded real-time systems, programming techniques and development methodologies.

To: A study of the technical aspects of embedded computer software systems, with emphasis on embedded real-time systems, programming techniques and development methodologies.

Prerequisites

From: ENTC 349; admitted to major degree sequence (upper-level) in engineering technology.

To: ENTC 349; junior or senior classification. Corequisite: ENTC 350. JOUR 490. Journalism as a Profession. Course description

From: Exit-level course for interdisciplinary minor in journalism; requires students to produce publication-quality projects under mentorship of Journalist-in-Residence and faculty; includes seminars in contemporary news media issues and practices.

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To: Exit-level course for interdisciplinary minor in Journalism; requires students to produce publication-quality projects; includes seminars in contemporary news media issues and practices.

MATH 147. Calculus I for Biological Sciences. Prerequisite

From: MATH 150 or equivalent. To: MATH 150 or equivalent or acceptable score on TAMU Math Placement

Exam. MATH 151. Engineering Mathematics I. Course description and prerequisite

From: Rectangular coordinates, vectors, analytic geometry, functions, limits, derivatives of functions, applications, integration, computer algebra (Maple). Prerequisite: MATH 150 or equivalent. Credit will not be given for more than one of MATH 131, 142, 147, 151 and 171.

To: Rectangular coordinates, vectors, analytic geometry, functions, limits, derivatives of functions, applications, integration, computer algebra. MATH 171 designed to be a more demanding version of this course. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or equivalent or acceptable score on TAMU Math Placement Exam. Credit will not be given for more than one of MATH 131, 142, 147, 151 and 171.

MATH 152. Engineering Mathematics II.

Course description

From: Differentiation and integration techniques and their applications (area, volumes, work), improper integrals, approximate integration, analytic geometry, vectors, infinite series, power series, Taylor series, computer algebra (Maple).

To: Differentiation and integration techniques and their applications (area, volumes, work), improper integrals, approximate integration, analytic geometry, vectors, infinite series, power series, Taylor series, computer algebra. MATH 172 designed to be a more demanding version of this course.

MATH 171. Analytic Geometry and Calculus. Course description and prerequisite

From: Vectors, functions, limits, derivatives, Mean Value Theorem, applications of derivatives, integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or equivalent. Credit will not be given for more than one of MATH 131, 142, 147, 151 and 171.

To: Vectors, functions, limits, derivatives, Mean Value Theorem, applications of derivatives, integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Designed to be more demanding than MATH 151. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or equivalent or acceptable score on TAMU Math Placement Exam. Credit will not be given for more than one of MATH 131, 142, 147, 151 and 171.

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Minutes of the University Curriculum Committee December 10, 2010 Page | 12 MATH 172. Calculus. Course description

From: Techniques of integration, applications of integrals, improper integrals, sequences, infinite series, vector algebra and solid analytic geometry.

To: Techniques of integration, applications of integrals, improper integrals, sequences, infinite series, vector algebra and solid analytic geometry. Designed to be more demanding than MATH 152.

MATH 221. Several Variable Calculus.

Course description

From: Vector algebra and solid analytic geometry; calculus of functions of several variables; Lagrange multipliers; multiple integration, theory, methods and application; line and surface integrals, Green’s and Stokes’ theorems; Jacobians.

To: Vector algebra and solid analytic geometry; calculus of functions of several variables; Lagrange multipliers; multiple integration, theory, methods and application; line and surface integrals, Green’s and Stokes’ theorems; Jacobians. Designed to be more demanding than MATH 251 and MATH 253.

MATH 251. Engineering Mathematics III. Course description

From: Vector algebra, calculus of functions of several variables, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, multiple integration, line and surface integrals, Green’s and Stokes’ theorems.

To: Vector algebra, calculus of functions of several variables, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, multiple integration, line and surface integrals, Green’s and Stokes’ theorems. MATH 221 designed to be a more demanding version of this course.

MATH 253. Engineering Mathematics III. Course description

From: Vector algebra; calculus of functions of several variables, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, multiple integration, line and surface integrals, Green’s and Stokes’ theorems, computer algebra.

To: Vector algebra; calculus of functions of several variables, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, multiple integration, line and surface integrals, Green’s and Stokes’ theorems, computer algebra. MATH 221 designed to be a more demanding version of this course.

MATH 304. Linear Algebra. Course description

From: Introductory course in linear algebra covering abstract ideas of vector space and linear transformation as well as models and applications of these concepts, such as systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants.

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To: Introductory course in linear algebra covering abstract ideas of vector space and linear transformation as well as models and applications of these concepts, such as systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants. MATH 323 designed to be a more demanding version of this course.

MATH 311. Topics in Applied Mathematics I. Course description

From: Matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization of symmetric matrices, special functions; vector analysis, including normal derivative, gradient, divergence, curl, line and surface integrals, Gauss’, Green’s and Stokes’ theorems.

To: Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner product spaces, orthogonal functions; vector analysis, including gradient, divergence, curl, line and surface integrals, Gauss’, Green’s and Stokes’ theorems.

MATH 323. Linear Algebra. Course description

From: Linear equations and matrices; real vector spaces, linear transformations, change of bases, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner products.

To: Linear equations and matrices; real vector spaces, linear transformations, change of bases, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner products. Designed to include more theory and be more demanding than MATH 304.

MATH 423. Linear Algebra II.

Course description

From: Eigenvalues, similarity and canonical forms, applications to differential equations and quadratic forms.

To: Eigenvalues, similarity and canonical forms, advanced topics to be chosen by the instructor.

MKTG 447. Advertising Procedures.

Course title

From: Advertising Procedures. To: Advanced Advertising: Case Competition.

Course description

From: Advertising procedures for newspapers, magazines, radio and television; retail, mail order, national and industrial advertising; advertising agencies; advertising research.

To: Development of a fully integrated, multi-million dollar budgeted advertising campaign plan; participation in a national case competition.

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Minutes of the University Curriculum Committee December 10, 2010 Page | 14 Prerequisites

From: MKTG 321; approval of instructor. To: MKTG 321; approval of instructor; junior or senior classification.

NUEN 460. Nuclear Plant Systems and Transients. Prerequisites

From: NUEN 404 and MEEN 344. To: NUEN 301, NUEN 302, NUEN 304, NUEN 406, NUEN 430 or

equivalents; MEEN 315, MEEN 344, MEEN 461 or equivalents; junior or senior classification.

5. Texas A&M University at Galveston a. New Course

MARS 423. Ecological Economics. (3-0). Credit 3. An integrated study of management of ecology and economics; conceptual and professional economic and environmental policies; ethical concerns and economic benefits of nature to humans, human and nature’s economies, and the complex connections between humans and nature with the valuing of ecosystem integrity. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

b. Change in Courses

NVSC 201. Naval Ship Systems I.

Course number From: NVSC 201. To: NVSC 203.

Course title

From: Naval Ship Systems I. To: Naval Ships Systems I: Engineering.

Course description

From: Introduction to naval ship systems. Types, structure, and purpose of naval ships; ship propulsion systems; auxiliary power systems; interior communication and damage control; elements of ship design and stability characteristics.

To: Study of engineering concepts and their application in U.S. Naval vessels: basic ship design, hydrodynamic forces, fluid dynamics, stability, propulsion, closed thermodynamic systems, electrical systems, shipboard power generation and distribution, shipboard safety, organization and firefighting.

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NVSC 302. Naval Operations and Seamanship.

Course description From: Duties and responsibilities of the OOD (u/w), navigator/bridge

watch team during routine and special at sea evolutions; relative motion, formations tactics, internationals and inland rules of the nautical road and applied aspects of shiphandling; familiarization with naval communications and messages.

To: Relative motion, formation tactics, ship maneuvering behavior and characteristics, applied aspects of ship handling, afloat communications and ship employment; naval warfare, operations concepts, command and control, and joint warfare; review and analysis of case studies involving moral, ethical and leadership issues.

NVSC 401. Naval Systems.

Course description

From: Types and purpose of naval ships and aircraft; propulsion systems, damage control, and elements of design and stability characteristics; theory and operational principles of Naval Weapon systems, types of weapons and platforms, capabilities and limitations, and basics of naval ordnance.

To: Types and purpose of major weapons systems and platforms of the U.S. Naval forces; theory and operational principles of radar, sonar and communication circuits; fire control problem geometry, principles of ballistics, propulsion, launching and guidance of weapons; principles of electronic warfare and nuclear weapons.

NVSC 402. Leadership and Ethics.

Course description

From: Practical applications of leadership and management as an academic discipline; interpersonal behavior and performance evaluation; skills in leadership, control, direction, planning, communication, counseling and discipline developed through guided participation in case studies and situational problems.

To: Theoretical concepts of Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy; topics include leadership, values, military ethics, Just War Theory, Uniform Code of Military Justice and Naval regulations; examination of the ethical foundation for the development of leadership and communications skills; should be taken the semester of graduation.

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Minutes of the University Curriculum Committee December 10, 2010 Page | 16 6. Change in Curricula College of Architecture Department of Architecture B.E.D. in Environmental Design Architectural Studies Option Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning B.L.A. in Landscape Architecture Dwight Look College of Engineering Department of Aerospace Engineering B.S. in Aerospace Engineering Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution B.S. in Industrial Distribution College of Liberal Arts American Studies Program B.A. in American Studies International Studies Program B.A. in International Studies Department of Communication B.A. in Telecommunication Media Studies College of Science Department of Chemistry B.A. and B.S. in Chemistry Department of Mathematics B.A. and B.S. in Mathematics B.S. in Applied Mathematical Sciences

7. Administrative Change

College of Architecture Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning B.S. in Urban and Regional Sciences Request to change degree name to B.S. in Urban and Regional Planning

8. Special Consideration College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science Request for a Certificate in Dairy Management

College of Liberal Arts Minor in Religious Studies – requirement changes

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Minutes of the University Curriculum Committee December 10, 2010 Page | 17 College of Science University Studies Degree Area of Concentration

Mathematics for Business Mathematics for Pre-Professionals Mathematics for Teaching Change in grade requirement

Department of Chemistry Minor in Chemistry – requirement changes

9. Other Business

• Changes to the Minor in Journalism were considered editorial. • B. Knight requested members extend invitations to departments interested in attending the

March UCC Meeting with Debra Fowler (i.e., curriculum redesign). • Spring 2011 UCC meeting location at GSC.

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NEW COURSES

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FIVS 316 – BIOTECHNOLOGY & FORENSICS Syllabus Instructor Information: Name: Dr. Craig J. Coates Email: [email protected] Office location: 110A Heep Center Office hours: MWF - 1:30-2:30pm Phone: 979-458-1219 Class Information: Lecture Location: Heep Center, Rm 123 Lecture Meeting days: TR Lecture Meeting time: 9:35am – 10:50am Laboratory Location: Heep Center, Rm 107 Laboratory Meeting day: M Laboratory Meeting time: 3:00pm – 5:40pm Prerequisite: GENE 301, or equivalent or approval of instructor. Course Description: This course is designed to illustrate the uses of biotechnology for forensic applications. The students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the underlying molecular biology techniques that are used in a diverse array of settings; including blood analysis, blood typing, DNA fingerprinting and genetic testing. The potential future use of advanced sequencing technologies for forensic applications will be discussed. Additionally, the social, ethical and legal implications of these procedures and applications will be fully considered.

The lecture component is composed of a series of lectures designed to ask and answer questions related to the use of a variety of biotechnology techniques for forensic applications. While each lecture period will address technical aspects and terminology to build base scientific knowledge, time will also be dedicated to discussion of the broader aspects of the impact of biotechnology on forensics and society.

The mid-term exams are based on the breadth of biotechnology knowledge and understanding of technology, terminology and forensic application. The final written paper will describe a future biotechnology application or issue, including a thorough discussion and critique of all options and impacts at social, ethical and legal levels. Prior to final submission of each paper, each student will give a brief presentation to the class. Peer assessment will also be utilized.

The overall goal is for each student to participate in an intellectual discussion of the use of biotechnology in the forensic field, and be able to make a rationale argument of the scope, potential, and limitations of current and future biotechnology applications for forensic purposes.

The laboratory component is designed to provide students with hands on expertise in several of the most commonly used forensic biotechnology techniques. The students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the underlying molecular biology techniques that are used in a diverse array of settings; including blood analysis, blood typing, DNA extraction, DNA

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fingerprinting and genetic testing. The potential for contamination and false positives will be illustrated through practical experience.

The practical laboratory experience will introduce students to the variety of biotechnology techniques used for forensic applications. Assignments will be used to ensure students understand the scientific theory underlying each biotechnology application. Practical exams will be conducted to assess each student’s proficiency with these techniques and understanding of the potential for false positives and contamination issues.

Course Goals - Increase the students’ base knowledge of biotechnology techniques and applications for forensics. - To provide a balanced risk vs. benefit assessment of current and future biotechnology applications from both scientific and social perspectives. - Allow students to independently assess and critique information provided from a variety of sources. - Enable students to become effective communicators of this information to others. - Provide practice experience with forensically important biotechnology applications. - Introduce students to potential sources of false positives and contamination. Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe biotechnology advances, techniques and biological components of forensic investigations.

Assessment: Weekly assignments, mid-term exam questions. 2. Formulate a balanced position paper on a future topic/issue in forensic biotechnology. Assessment: Final Paper 3. Effectively communicate biotechnology advances to a lay person audience. Assessment: Oral Presentations, Final Paper 4. Achieve a level of competency for a variety of forensic biotechnology applications. Assessment: Practical Exams. 5. Identify sources of false positives and other issues with evidence generated by forensic

biotechnology techniques. Assessment: Assignments, Practical Experience. 6. Understand the scope, application and limitations of forensic biotechnology applications. Assessment: Assignments, Practical Exams.

Policies: Americans with Disabilities Act: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637. For additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu.

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Scholastic Dishonesty and Attendance: Student rules governing class attendance and scholastic dishonesty, including plagiarism, can be found on the Texas A&M University Website, under Student Rules 2002-2003 at http://student-rules.tamu.edu/ . Aggie Honor Code: Academic Integrity Statement and Policy

“An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.” For additional information, please visit: http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu.

Make-up Exams: These will only be provided for official University sanctioned excused absences. The make-up exams will be oral or written exams at a time and in a format to be determined by the instructor. Late Assignments: No late assignments will be accepted except in the case of University excused absences. Course Requirements: Assessment will be based on assignments, mid-term exams, class participation, participation in peer evaluation and a final paper. Lecture Component (75%) Assignments (20%) - There are 5 assignments to be completed. Mid-term Exams (20% each x 2) - Mid-term exam #1 will cover the material leading up to that exam. Mid-term exam #2 will cover the material following the first exam. Make-up exams will only be given for official University sanctioned excused absences. The make-ups will be oral or written exams at a time and in a format to be determined by the instructor. In class participation (10%) - This will be a combination of attendance, participation in class discussions, and final paper presentations. Student presentations and attendance are worth 0-6% and participation in in-class discussions are worth 0-4%. Peer Evaluation (5%) – There will be opportunities for peer evaluation of your work. Final Paper (25%) – Balanced discussion of future change/issue for forensic biotechnology. Laboratory Component (25%) Assignments (40%) - There are 10 laboratory assignments to be completed. Practical Exams (60%) – There are 3 Practical Exams to be completed.

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Lecture Schedule: Week 1 Jan 18 – Introduction & Central Dogma Jan 20 –Types and Collection of Biological Materials Week 2 Jan 25 – Blood – antigens, immunoassays, isoenzymes Jan 27 – Blood, Saliva – collection, identification, investigation Week 3 Feb 1 - Semen – collection, screening, identification techniques Feb 3 - DNA – structure, heredity, variability Week 4 Feb 8 – RFLPs, PCR – history, technique and use for forensic investigations Feb 10 – STRs – development, use, forensic databases Week 5 Feb 15 – 1st Mid-term Exam Feb 17 – Y-STRs, mtDNA – alternative identifiers Week 6 Feb 22 – Insect, Bacteria, Virus DNA – potential use in forensic investigations Feb 24 – RNA – collection, variability, information – potential future use in forensic investigations Week 7 Mar 1 – SNPs – development, limitations and potential use in forensic investigations Mar 3 – New Sequencing Technologies – history of genome sequencing, advances and future applications for forensic investigations Week 8 Mar 8 – DNA Databases – current and future DNA databases and their use for forensic and medical purposes Mar 10 – Genetic Testing – history, basis and use of genetic testing procedures Week 9 Mar 15 - Spring Break Mar 17 - Spring Break Week 10 Mar 22 - In Class Review Mar 24 – Mid-term Exam #2

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Week 11 Mar 29 – Innocence Project Discussion Mar 31 – Innocence Project Discussion Week 12 Apr 5 – Class Discussion of Final Paper Topics and Grading Scheme Apr 7 – Class Discussion of Final Paper Topics and Grading Scheme Week 13 Apr 12 – Presentation Preparation, No Class Meeting Apr 14 – Presentations # 1-8 Week 14 Apr 19 – Presentations # 9-16 Apr 21 – Presentations # 17-24 Week 15 Apr 25 – Monday, 5pm – Draft Papers Due (Hard Copy x 2 to Rm 110) Apr 26 – Hand out Papers and Grading Forms, Reading and Grading in Class Apr 28 – Grading Sheets due at 9.30am, Class Discussion of Final Papers Week 16 May 5 – 5pm – Final Papers Due (Hard Copy to Rm 110) Laboratory Schedule: Week 1 Jan 17 – Martin Luther King Holiday Week 2 Jan 24 – Lab Notebook, Record Keeping, Pipetting Techniques Week 3 Jan 31 – Blood/Saliva – Collection Methods, Identification Week 4 Feb 7 – Blood – Typing, Isoenzymes Week 5 Feb 14 – Semen – Identification methods

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Week 6 Feb 21 – Practical Exam #1 Week 7 Feb 28 – DNA – Collection Methods, Extraction Week 8 Mar 7 – DNA – PCR Week 9 Mar 14 – Spring Break Week 10 Mar 21 – RFLP analysis, Gel Electrophoresis, Cloning Week 11 Mar 28 – Practical Exam #2 Week 12 Apr 4 – Cloning, Sequencing Week 13 Apr 11 – STR analysis Week 14 Apr 18 – Case Study, STR Mixed Sample Week 15 Apr 25 – Practical Exam #3

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ITEM D1

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ITEM D2

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ITEM D3

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The field of Telecommunications Technology is a rapidly changing field and in order to keep current with the newer technologies, we would like to modify our Telecommunication Engineering Technology Curriculum to remove ENTC 325 and allow the students to take a technical elective in accord with the other majors in our department. 

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First Semester (Th-Pr) Cr Second Semester (Th-Pr) CrCHEM 107 Gen. Chem. For Engr. Students3,4 (3-3) 4 MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II3,4 (3-2) 4ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric3,4 (3-0) 3 PHYS 218 Mechanics3,4 (3-3) 4MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I1,3,4 (3-2) 4 University Core Curriculum electives2 6

University Core Curriculum elective2 3 KINE 199 Required Physical Activity8 (0-2) 1KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity (0-2) 1 15

15

ENTC 210 Circuit Analysis I3,4 (3-2) 4 CPSC 206 Structured Programming in C4 (3-2) 4ENTC 219 Digital Electronics3,4 (2-2) 3 ENTC 211 Circuit Analysis II4 (3-2) 4ENTC 251 Engineering Leadership (2-3) 3 ENTC 215 Intro. To Telecommunications4 (3-2) 4PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics3,4 (3-3) 4 ENTC 249 Advanced Digital Electronics4 (3-2) 4STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I4 (3-0) 3 16

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B.S. IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

(CATALOG 133, 2010-2011)

FRESHMAN YEAR

SOPHOMORE YEAR

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY OPTION

Curriculum

COMM 203 Public Speaking (3-0) 3 ENTC 315 Local and Metropolitan Area Networks4 (3-2) 4ENGL 210 Scientific and Tech. Writing (3-0) 3 ENTC 355 Electromag. And High Freq. Systems4 (3-2) 4ENTC 325 Telecom Services Analysis4 (3-0) 3 ENTC 369 Software Systems Tech.4 (3-2) 4ENTC 349 Microprocessors4 (3-2) 4 ISEN 302 Econ. Analysis of Engr. Projects4 (2-0) 2ENTC 350 Electronic Devices4 (3-2) 4 University Core Curriculum elective2 3

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ENGR 482 Ethics and Engineering4,7 (2-2) 3 ENTC 420 Engineering Tech. Projects4,6 (2-4) 3ENTC 345 Telecom Testing Tech.4 (3-2) 4 ENTC 455 Wireless Transmission Systems4 (3-2) 4ENTC 415 Digital Transmission and Switching4 (3-2) 4 ENTC 465 Private Networks4 (3-0) 3ENTC 419 Technical Project Management4,5 (3-0) 3 University Core Curriculum elective2 6ENTC 435 Data Communications4 (3-2) 4 16

18

Total = 131 Hours

JUNIOR YEAR

SENIOR YEAR

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NOTES (ENTC-TEL, Catalog 130):

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.8.

This curriculum lists the minimum number of classes required for graduation. Additional courses may be taken.

Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses required for admission to the degree sequence (upper level or upper division). Prior to admission to the degree sequence, students must complete all Common Body of Knowledge courses with a grade of C or better and must have achieved a CBK GPR of 2.00 or greater and a cumulative GPR of 2.00 or greater. Enrollment in 300- and 400-level courses requires upper division status.

To be selected from the University Core Curriculum. Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 must be from visual and performing arts, 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from U.S. history, 6 from POLS 206 and 207. The required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be met by courses satisfying the visual and performing arts, social and behavioral sciences, and the political science and history requirements if they are also on the approved list of international and cultural diversity courses.

ENTC 420 is taken the semester of graduation if the student is graduating in the fall or spring semester. It is taken in the spring semester before graduation if the student is graduating in the summer semester.

KINE 199 used to fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements must be taken S/U.

Courses used to calculate in-major GPR. Grade of C or better is required in each of the courses. If a student earns a grade of D or F in any of these courses, the student is required to repeat the course before enrolling in a more advanced course that has the D/F course as a prerequisite. A student may attempt a course no more than three times, including courses graded Q or W but excluding those graded NG, unless approval has been received from the department. A student who has not successfully completed a course after attempting it three times will be blocked from further enrollment in engineering technology.

Students must enroll in approved writing intensive sections of ENGR 482/PHIL 482.

ENTC 419 is taken the fall semester before graduation if the student is graduating in the spring or summer semester. It is taken in the spring semester before graduation if the student is graduating in the fall semester.

Entering students will be given a placement test in mathematics. Test results will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may be at a higher or lower level.

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The Systems Safety Engineering Specialty is available for students pursuing this degree.

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First Semester (Th-Pr) Cr Second Semester (Th-Pr) CrCHEM 107 Gen. Chem. For Engr. Students3,4 (3-3) 4 MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II3,4 (3-2) 4ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric3,4 (3-0) 3 PHYS 218 Mechanics3,4 (3-3) 4MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I1,3,4 (3-2) 4 University Core Curriculum electives2 6

University Core Curriculum elective2 3 KINE 199 Required Physical Activity8 (0-2) 1KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity (0-2) 1 15

15

ENTC 210 Circuit Analysis I3,4 (3-2) 4 CPSC 206 Structured Programming in C4 (3-2) 4ENTC 219 Digital Electronics3,4 (2-2) 3 ENTC 211 Circuit Analysis II4 (3-2) 4ENTC 251 Engineering Leadership (2-3) 3 ENTC 215 Intro. To Telecommunications4 (3-2) 4PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics3,4 (3-3) 4 ENTC 249 Advanced Digital Electronics4 (3-2) 4STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I4 (3-0) 3 16

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B.S. IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

(CATALOG 134, 2011-2012)

FRESHMAN YEAR

SOPHOMORE YEAR

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY OPTION

Curriculum

COMM 203 Public Speaking (3-0) 3 ENTC 315 Local and Metropolitan Area Networks4 (3-2) 4ENGL 210 Scientific and Tech. Writing (3-0) 3 ENTC 355 Electromag. And High Freq. Systems4 (3-2) 4

Technical elective4,9 (3-0) 3 ENTC 369 Software Systems Tech.4 (3-2) 4ENTC 349 Microprocessors4 (3-2) 4 ISEN 302 Econ. Analysis of Engr. Projects4 (2-0) 2ENTC 350 Electronic Devices4 (3-2) 4 University Core Curriculum elective2 3

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ENGR 482 Ethics and Engineering4,7 (2-2) 3 ENTC 420 Engineering Tech. Projects4,6 (2-4) 3ENTC 345 Telecom Testing Tech.4 (3-2) 4 ENTC 455 Wireless Transmission Systems4 (3-2) 4ENTC 415 Digital Transmission and Switching4 (3-2) 4 ENTC 465 Private Networks4 (3-0) 3ENTC 419 Technical Project Management4,5 (3-0) 3 University Core Curriculum elective2 6ENTC 435 Data Communications4 (3-2) 4 16

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Total = 131 Hours

JUNIOR YEAR

SENIOR YEAR

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NOTES (ENTC-TEL, Catalog 134):

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.8.9.

Entering students will be given a placement test in mathematics. Test results will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may be at a higher or lower level.

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Must be approved by advisor. Students interested in Co-op may use ENGR 385 for up to 3 credit hours. ENTC 485 Directed Studies is not for general use as a technical elective.

Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses required for admission to the degree sequence (upper level or upper division). Prior to admission to the degree sequence, students must complete all Common Body of Knowledge courses with a grade of C or better and must have achieved a CBK GPR of 2.00 or greater and a cumulative GPR of 2.00 or greater. Enrollment in 300- and 400-level courses requires upper division status.

To be selected from the University Core Curriculum. Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 must be from visual and performing arts, 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from U.S. history, 6 from POLS 206 and 207. The required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be met by courses satisfying the visual and performing arts, social and behavioral sciences, and the political science and history requirements if they are also on the approved list of international and cultural diversity courses.

ENTC 420 is taken the semester of graduation if the student is graduating in the fall or spring semester. It is taken in the spring semester before graduation if the student is graduating in the summer semester.

KINE 199 used to fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements must be taken S/U.

Courses used to calculate in-major GPR. Grade of C or better is required in each of the courses. If a student earns a grade of D or F in any of these courses, the student is required to repeat the course before enrolling in a more advanced course that has the D/F course as a prerequisite. A student may attempt a course no more than three times, including courses graded Q or W but excluding those graded NG, unless approval has been received from the department. A student who has not successfully completed a course after attempting it three times will be blocked from further enrollment in engineering technology.

Students must enroll in approved writing intensive sections of ENGR 482/PHIL 482.

ENTC 419 is taken the fall semester before graduation if the student is graduating in the spring or summer semester. It is taken in the spring semester before graduation if the student is graduating in the fall semester.

This curriculum lists the minimum number of classes required for graduation. Additional courses may be taken.

The Systems Safety Engineering Specialty is available for students pursuing this degree.

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