Meeting of the College Assembly College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Kansas Room, Kansas Union November 2, 2004 – 4:00 p.m. AGENDA I. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 5, 2004 MINUTES II. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AND ADVISING (CUSA) Presented by Chris Haufler, CUSA Chair; submitted by Andrea Noltner A. Curricular Changes for approval: CLSX 375, CLSX 576, CLSX 577, COMS 441, EALC 520, ATMO 690, GEOL 505, GEOL 511, GEOL 514, GEOL 521, GEOL 528, GEOL 529, GEOL 532, GEOL 535, GEOL 555, DTCH 105, SWED 105, HIST 303, HIST 640, MATH 124/223, MATH 220, MATH 290, MATH 320, PHIL 141, PHIL 161, PHIL 181, PHIL 288, PHIL 362, PHIL 375, PHIL 401, PHIL 499, PHIL 500, PHIL 590, PHIL 592, PHIL 595, PHIL 600, PHIL 620, PHIL 630, PHIL 638, PHIL 662, PHIL 666, PHIL 670, PHIL 672, PHIL 676, PHIL 677, PHIL 696, ASTR 291, REES 510, SLAV 540, PORT 340, PORT 347, PORT 348, PORT 365, PORT 394, PORT 540, PORT 547, PORT 548, PORT 565, SPAN 520, SPAN 522 B. Degree Requirements for approval: 1. NP Principal Course Status for ASTR 391 2. HL Principal Course Status for PORT 340, PORT 540 C. Report of Action 1. 2. 3. 4. III. Change to Classical Antiquity Major Change to History Major Change to Sociology Major Change to Spanish Major DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED COLLEGE-SPECIFIC TUITION 1 COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS I. MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE ASSEMBLY, October 5, 2004 The meeting was called to order by Dean Kim Wilcox. The first order of business was the approval of the May 4, 2004 minutes. The minutes were approved as published. The CGS report was presented by Rodolfo Torres. Professor Torres moved for the approval of the proposed curricular changes listed. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Professor Torres moved for the approval of the proposal from the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing for changes to the MA program. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Professor Torres then moved for the approval of the proposal from the Philosophy Department to make changes in their graduate requirements. A vote was taken and the motion carried. The CUSA report was presented by Chris Haufler. Professor Haufler moved for the approval of the proposed curricular changes listed. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Professor Haufler moved for the approval of the Degree Requirements listed. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Professor Haufler mentioned the Reports of Action. Dean Wilcox asked the Chairs and Directors who were present at the meeting to introduce their new faculty. The students who were present were also asked to introduce themselves. Dean Wilcox informed the College Assembly members that the switch to the College Advisory Council (CAC) will take place in the spring after the CAC members are elected. Dean Wilcox announced that an item on next month’s agenda will be to discuss the proposed Collegespecific tuition. Dean Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Emily Eichler Recording Secretary 2 II. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AND ADVISING (CUSA) Presented by Chris Haufler, CUSA Chair; submitted by Andrea Noltner A. CURRICULAR CHANGES: CLSX 375 (OLD) CLSX 575 (NEW) CLSX 576 CLSX 577 COMS 441 EALC 520 CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION, NUMBER CLSX 375 STUDIES IN: _____ 1-3 Selected readings in Greek and Roman antiquity and the classical tradition for students who desire special work on a flexible basis. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. May be repeated for credit, the maximum being 12 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. READINGS IN ___________ 1-3 Selected readings in Greek and Roman antiquity and the classical tradition for students who desire special work on a flexible basis. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. May be repeated for credit if topic varies. Only 6 hours may count toward the major. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor NEW COURSE CLSX 576 TOPICS IN GREEK AND ROMAN LITERATURE __________ 3 H Lecture and discussion course focusing on a theme, genre, or period of literature from the ancient classical world. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required. May be repeated for credit if topic varies. Only 6 hours may count toward the major. NEW COURSE CLSX 577 TOPICS IN THE ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART OF THE ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN _________ 3 H Lecture and discussion course focusing on a theme, medium, region, or period in the archaeology and art of the ancient Near Eastern and classical world. May be repeated for credit if topic varies. Only 6 hours may count toward the major. NEW COURSE HEALTH COMMUNICATION H This course is a survey of the many disciplines found in the field of health communication, including persuasion that targets health-related behavior, negotiation of treatment with health care providers, emotional support of patients, news media coverage of medical research, and health campaign principles. Prerequisite: COMS 130. NEW CROSS-LISTED COURSE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EAST ASIA 3 H An intensive examination of the history and current status of entrepreneurship in China, Japan, and other nations in East Asia. This course investigates the role of entrepreneurs in Asian economic development from the nineteenth century to the present, as well as the relation between entrepreneurship and Asian cultural traditions. The opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship in East Asia today are also considered. (Same as HIST 640) 3 ATMO 690 (OLD) ATMO 690 (NEW) GEOL 505 GEOL 511 GEOL 514 GEOL 521 (OLD) CHANGE: CREDIT SPECIAL PROBLEMS 2 N This course provides the student with an opportunity for independent work in meteorology beyond the content of the regularly-scheduled courses. Done under the guidance of a faculty member, the problem should be of mutual interest to the student and the faculty member; the nature of the work should be carefully discussed by both before enrolllment. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in meteorology. SPECIAL PROBLEMS 1-3 N This course provides the student with an opportunity for independent work in meteorology beyond the content of the regularly-scheduled courses. Done under the guidance of a faculty member, the problem should be of mutual interest to the student and the faculty member; the nature of the work should be carefully discussed by both before enrolllment. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in meteorology. DELETE COURSE COMPUTERS IN GEOLOGY 3 N An introduction to the use of computers in the geosciences. Topics addressed emphasize geologically oriented applications, but also include a general introduction to computer hardware and software. Specific topics addressed include spreadsheet calculations, gridding, contouring, filtering, scientific visualization, geological imaging, computeraided mapping, treatment of geological phenomena. Prerequisite: EECS 128, GEOL 311, and MATH 115 or MATH 121 (Math may be taken concurrently). DELETE COURSE OPTICAL MINERALOGY 3 N Theory and application of optical crystallography as a determinative tool in mineralogy and petrographY; study of minerals using oil immersion and thin-section techniques. Prerequisite: GEOL 311. DELETE COURSE ROCK PROPERTIES 1 U A study of the physical properties of the crystalline rocks, with emphasis upon the relationship of these properties to the chemical and mineralogical composition and to the geophysical properties of the rocks. Topics will include measurement of density, acoustic velocity, magnetic susceptibility, and electrical resistivity. Students must co-enroll in GEOL 512. Prerequisite: PHSX 212. Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 512. CHANGE: PREREQUISITE PALEONTOLOGY 3 N A study of the structure and evolution of ancient life; the nature and diversity of life through time; the interactions of ancient organisms with their environments and the information that the study of fossils provides about ancient environments; the use of fossils to determine the ages of rocks and the timing of past events in earth history; and the patterns of extinction through time. (Same as BIOL 622.) Prerequisite: BIOL 104 or GEOL 105 or GEOL 304. 4 GEOL 521 (NEW) GEOL 528 (OLD) GEOL 528 (NEW) GEOL 529 (OLD) GEOL 529 (NEW) GEOL 532 (OLD) GEOL 532 (NEW) PALEONTOLOGY 3 N A study of the structure and evolution of ancient life; the nature and diversity of life through time; the interactions of ancient organisms with their environments and the information that the study of fossils provides about ancient environments; the use of fossils to determine the ages of rocks and the timing of past events in earth history; and the patterns of extinction through time. (Same as BIOL 622.) Prerequisite: BIOL 100 or BIOL 152 or GEOL 105 or GEOL 304. CHANGE: PREREQUISITE THE BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF FOSSIL PLANTS 3 N A lecture course in which fossil plants, protists and fungi are examined throughout geologic time. Emphasis will be directed at paleoecology, biogeography and the stratigraphic distribution and composition of ancient floras. (Same as BIOL 640.) Prerequisite: BIOL 113, or permission of instructor. THE BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF FOSSIL PLANTS 3 N A lecture course in which fossil plants, protists and fungi are examined throughout geologic time. Emphasis will be directed at paleoecology, biogeography and the stratigraphic distribution and composition of ancient floras. (Same as BIOL 640.) Prerequisite: BIOL 413, or permission of instructor. CHANGE: PREREQUISITE LABORATORY IN PALEOBOTANY 1 U An examination of selected fossil plants throughout geological time and the techniques used to study them; laboratory will include identification and the use of plant fossils in biostratigraphy. (Same as BIOL 641.) Prerequisite: BIOL 113 or permission of instructor. Must be taken concurrently with GEOL 528. LABORATORY IN PALEOBOTANY 1 U An examination of selected fossil plants throughout geological time and the techniques used to study them; laboratory will include identification and the use of plant fossils in biostratigraphy. (Same as BIOL 641.) Prerequisite: BIOL 413 or permission of instructor. Must be taken concurrently with GEOL 528. CHANGE: PREREQUISITE STRATIGRAPHY 4 N A study of the principles of lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, and sequence stratigraphy. Methods of analysis of stratiographic data focus on the interpretation of earth history. The stratiographic record of North America is presented for evaluation of its geologic history. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Required field trip. Prerequisite: GEOL 101, GEOL 521, and GEOL 531. STRATIGRAPHY 4 N A study of the principles of lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, and sequence stratigraphy. Methods of analysis of stratiographic data focus on the interpretation of earth history. The stratiographic record of North America is presented for evaluation of its geologic history. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Required field trip. Prerequisite: GEOL 101, GEOL 521, and GEOL 331. 5 GEOL 535 (OLD) GEOL 535 (NEW) GEOL 555 DTCH 105 SWED 105 HIST 303 CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITE PETROLEUM AND SUBSURFACE GEOLOGY 4 N A general study of the occurrence, properties, origin, and migration of petroleum. Examples are studied of typical oil fields throughout the world. Petroleum discovery methods and valuation of properties are considered. Well logs, cuttings, subsurface maps and cross-sections are studied in the laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOL 331 or C&PE 620. PETROLEUM AND SUBSURFACE GEOLOGY 4 N A general study of the occurrence, properties, origin, and migration of petroleum. Examples are studied of typical oil fields. Well logs, cuttings, subsurface maps and crosssections are studied in the laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOL 331 or C&PE 527. DELETE COURSE MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES 3 N A study of the distribution and extent of mineral and energy resources and the present and future problems of supply of minerals, oil and gas, coal, nuclear resources, and geothermal energy. Will include analysis of the role of minerals in national and international affairs, in our social and economic system, and in urban planning and environmental planning. Prerequisite: Introductory course in geology or geography or consent of instructor. NEW COURSE ELEMENTARY DUTCH I, HONORS U Similar to DTCH 104 with additional work to expand the student's cultural context and understanding. Not open to native speakers of Dutch or students who have completed DTCH 104. Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the University Honors Program or by permission of instructor. NEW COURSE ELEMENTARY SWEDISH I, HONORS U Similar to SWED 104 with additional work to expand the student's cultural context and understanding. Not open to native speakers of Swedish or students who have completed SWED 104. Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the University Honors Program or by permission of instructor. NEW COURSE SIN CITIES H This course offers a comparative global introduction to the history of the modern city by looking at the ways in which certain metropoli developed an attractive underbelly of decadence at the same time as they sought to be centers of refined and orderly cosmopolitan life. The course examines topics such as popular culture, gambling, prostitution, crime, violence, nightlife, tourism, and corruption in the context of the increased social mobility that characterized the beginning of the industrial age and that has extended into the 21st century. Students investigate the changing relation between work and leisure, spectacle and consumerism, and urban space and the struggle for order. 6 HIST 640 MATH 124 (OLD) MATH 223 (NEW) MATH 220 MATH 290 MATH 320 (OLD) MATH 320 (NEW) PHIL 141 (OLD) PHIL 141 (NEW) NEW CROSS-LISTED COURSE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EAST ASIA 3 H An intensive examination of the history and current status of entrepreneurship in China, Japan, and other nations in East Asia. This course investigates the role of entrepreneurs in Asian economic development from the nineteenth century to the present, as well as the relation between entrepreneurship and Asian cultural traditions. The opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship in East Asia today are also considered. (Same as EALC 520) CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITE, NUMBER, TITLE MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS 3 N Partial Differentiation, multiple integration, vector calculus. Infinite Series. Not open to those who have taken MATH 123. Prerequisite Math 250. VECTOR CALCULUS 3 N Multivariable Calculus, Multiple Integration, Vector Calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 122 or MATH 142 or equivalent. NEW COURSE APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 3 N Linear Ordinary Differential Equations, Laplace Transforms, Systems of Equations, Applications. Prerequisite: MATH 122 or MATH 142 or equivalent. Not open to those who have taken MATH 320. NEW COURSE ELEMENTARY LINEAR ALGEBRA 2 N Systems of Linear Equations, Matrices, Vector Spaces, Linear Transformations, Applications. Prerequisite: MATH 122 or MATH 142 or equivalent. Not open to those who have taken MATH 590. CHANGE: PREREQUISITE ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 3 N Linear ordinary differential equations, series solutions, Laplace trasforms. Systems of equations. Not open to those who have taken MATH 250. Prerequisite: Math 123. ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS N N Linear ordinary differential equations, series solutions, Laplace trasforms. Systems of equations. Not open to those who have taken MATH 220. Prerequisite: Math 223 and 290. CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITE INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY, HONORS 3 H Open only to students in the Honors Program or by consent of department. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY, HONORS 3 H An introductory examination, based primarily on writings of major philosophers, of such central philosophical problems as religious belief, the mind and its place in nature, freedom and determinism, morality, and the nature and kinds of human knowledge. Open only to students in the University Honors Program, or by consent of department. 7 PHIL 161 (OLD) PHIL 161 (NEW) PHIL 181 (OLD) PHIL 181 (NEW) PHIL 288 CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITE INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS, HONORS 3 H Open only to students in the Honors Program or by consent of department. INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS, HONORS 3 H An introductory study of the nature of morality and of philosophical bases for the assessment of actions, agents, and institutions. Special emphasis will be placed upon the views of such important philosophers as Aristotle, Hume, Kant, and Mill. Some attention will be paid to applications of moral theory to practice. Open only to students in the University Honors Program or by consent of department. CHANGE: PREREQUISITE INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY, HONORS 3 H, HR An introductory study, based primarily on classic philosophical texts, of such central issues as the justification of governmental authority, the social sources of power, the nature of a just distribution of social resources, competing conceptions of human nature, and the proper limits of governmental interference with individual liberty. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY, HONORS 3 H, HR An introductory study, based primarily on classic philosophical texts, of such central issues as the justification of governmental authority, the social sources of power, the nature of a just distribution of social resources, competing conceptions of human nature, and the proper limits of governmental interference with individual liberty. Open only to students in the University Honors Program or by consent of department. CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY 3 H A survey of the thought of the principal philosophers of ancient Greece, with emphasis on the pre-Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Recommended for sophomores and above. NEW: A survey of the thought of the principal philosophers of ancient Greece, with emphasis on the pre-Socratics, Plato, and Aristotle. Recommended for sophomores and above. PHIL 362 PHIL 375 (OLD) DELETE COURSE PHILOSOPHY OF VISUAL ART 3 H This course is an introduction to the philosophical issues surrounding the visual arts, viz., painting, film, sculpture, architecture, dance, prints, and landscaping. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or one course in the history of art. CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION MORAL ISSUES IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 3 H A study of major accounts of the nature of morality followed by an examination of moral issues raised by the use of computers. Prerequisite: EECS 133, EECS 168, EECS 258, or equivalent course. 8 PHIL 375 (NEW) PHIL 401 PHIL 499 (OLD) PHIL 499 (NEW) PHIL 500 (OLD) PHIL 500 (NEW) PHIL 590 MORAL ISSUES IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 3 H After surveying the nature of ethics and morality and learning some standard techniques of moral argumentation, we shall examine such topics as: property and ownership rights in computer programs and software privacy in computer entry and records; responsibility for computer use and failure; the "big brother" syndrome made possible by extensive personal data banks; censorship and the world-wide web; computer illiteracy and social displacement; and ethical limits to computer research. Prerequisite: EECS 133, EECS 168, EECS 258, or equivalent course. DELETE COURSE TUTORIAL IN PHILOSOPHY 1-3 H Topics, instructors, and specific prerequisites to be announced in Timetable of Classes. The examination of philosophical issues in the framework of a tutorial, with emphasis on intensive discussion and frequent preparation of short papers. Prerequisite: Minimum of 9 hours in Philosophy or consent of instructor. CHANGE: PREREQUISITE SENIOR ESSAY 3 H This course is required, in addition to regular major requirements, of those students wishing to work for departmental honors in Philosophy. Students wishing to enroll should first speak with the department adviser for majors. Open to senior majors in Philosophy by consent of the department. SENIOR ESSAY 3 H This course is required, in addition to regular major requirements, of those students wishing to work for departmental honors in Philosophy. Students wishing to enroll should first speak with the department adviser for majors. Open to senior majors in Philosophy by consent of instructor. CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION STUDIES IN PHILOSOPHY:_________ 1-6 H (Topic, instructor, and specific prerequisite to be announced in Timetable.) This course is designed to allow students to study particular philosophical problems or thinkers who are not covered by other courses. It may be offered concurrently by different instructors under different subtitles, and may, with the consent of the chair, be taken more than once. STUDIES IN PHILOSOPHY:_________ 1-6 H (Topic, instructor, and specific prerequisite to be announced in Timetable.) A study of particular philosophical problems or thinkers not covered by other courses. The course may be offered concurrently by different instructors under different subtitles, and may, with the consent of the chair, be taken more than once if content varies. NEW COURSE PHENOMENOLOGY 3 H A study of the main themes and leading philosophers of the phenomenological movement. Prerequisite: PHIL 292. 9 PHIL 592 (OLD) PHIL 592 (NEW) PHIL 595 PHIL 600 (OLD) PHIL 600 (NEW) PHIL 620 (OLD) PHIL 620 (NEW) PHIL 630 (OLD) PHIL 630 (NEW) CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION CONTEMPORARY CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY 3 H A study of some of the major thinkers and movements in contemporary European though since 1950. Attention will be given to thinkers such as Sartre, Heidegger, Foucault and Derrida and to movements such as hermeneutics, structuralism, deconstruction and critical theory. Prerequisite: PHIL 292. CONTEMPORARY CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY 3 H A study of hermeneutics, poststructuralism, and critical theory. Prerequisite: PHIL 292. DELETE COURSE PHILOSOPHY AND RACE 3 H This course addresses the philosophical issues in racial discrimination and racial identity. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or consent of instructor. CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION, CREDIT READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY 3-6 H Individual reading on topics not covered in course work. To be offered during the summer session only. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY:___________ 1-6 H Individual reading on topics not covered in course work. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION PHILOSOPHY OF NATURAL SCIENCE 3 H A survey of methods, concepts, and practices of the physical and biological sciences and their philosophical foundations in reason and experience. Prerequisite: PHIL 310 or PHIL 610, or permission of instructor. PHILOSOPHY OF NATURAL SCIENCE 3 H An examination of conceptual and foundational issues in the natural sciences. Topics may include the methodology of science (the nature and status of laws, the precise way in which experiment contributes to theory) and puzzles concerning the content of science (the status of space and time, the problematic nature of quantum mechanics). Prerequisite: PHIL 310 or PHIL 610, or permission of instructor. CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS 3 H A discussion of such questions as "What is the nature of number?", "Whence arises necessity in mathematics?", "What is the nature of proof?", etc. Prerequisite: PHIL 310 or PHIL 610, or permission of instructor. A discussion of such questions as "What is the nature of number?", "Whence arises necessity in mathematics?", "What is the nature of proof?", etc. Prerequisite: PHIL 310 or PHIL 610, or permission of instructor. PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS 3 H An examination of varying conceptions of the role and status of mathematical arguments. Topics may include realism/anti-realism, the consequences of Goedel?s Incompleteness Theorems, the role of mathematics in the sciences, and an examination of such historical thinkers as Plato, Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Goedel, and Hilbert. Prerequisite: PHIL 310 or PHIL 610, or permission of instructor. 10 PHIL 638 CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE 3 H An examination of the nature of language using the methods of analytic philosophy. Topics may include meaning, truth, reference, language and thought, and the nature of linguistics rules. Prerequisite: PHIL 388 or permission of instructor. NEW: An examination of the nature of language using the methods of analytic philosophy. Topics may include meaning, truth, reference, language and thought, and the nature of linguistic rules. Prerequisite: PHIL 388 or permission of instructor. PHIL 662 (OLD) PHIL 662 (NEW) PHIL 666 (OLD) PHIL 666 (NEW) PHIL 670 (OLD) PHIL 670 (NEW) CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION AESTHETICS 3 H This course addresses five broad areas: (i) the determination of what art is and what is the nature of aesthetic qualities, (ii) a historical consideration of what is an aesthetic experience, (iii) a look at recent theories of expression and representation, (iv) the role art plays in society and how art relates to ethics, and (v) the evaluation and interpretation of art. A special emphasis will be placed on writings on and of Monroe C. Beardsley. Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy or graduate standing. AESTHETICS 3 H A study of some of the central themes and problems in aesthetics, such as the beautiful and the sublime in nature and the arts. Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy or graduate standing. CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION RATIONAL CHOICE THEORY 3 H This course is an introduction to the philosophical issues surrounding individual decision theory, game theory, and social choice theory. This includes issues of scientific theory selection, the nature of preference, the uses of games to model social interaction, and the ethical and political implications of Arrow's impossibility theorem. Prerequisite: Two courses in economics, a philosophy course numbered 500 or above, or consent of instructor. RATIONAL CHOICE THEORY 3 H This course is an introduction to the philosophical issues surrounding individual decision theory, game theory, and social choice theory. This includes issues of scientific theory selection, the nature of preference, the uses of games to model social interaction, and the ethical and political implications of Arrow's impossibility theorem. Formal techniques of modeling and proof, akin to those used in logic and mathematics, will be used in much of the course. Prerequisite: Two courses in economics, a philosophy course numbered 500 or above, or consent of instructor. CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL THEORY 3 H A study of a few works of major importance in moral philosophy. Prerequisite: PHIL 160 or two courses in philosophy. CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL THEORY 3 H An examination of some major moral philosophers and some important issues in ethical theory since the beginning of the twentieth century. Topics covered typically include intuitionism, emotivism, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, and the relationship between morality and rationality. Prerequisite: PHIL 160 or two courses in philosophy. 11 PHIL 672 CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION HISTORY OF ETHICS 3 H An examination of the central ethical texts of Aristotle, Hume, and Kant, supplemented by consideration of either Mill's Utilitarianism or Sidgwick's Methods of Ethics. Emphasis will be on development of exegetical as well as argumentative and analytic skills. This course meets with PHIL 772, but undergraduates should enroll in PHIL 672 and will be responsible for fewer requirements than graduate students. Prerequisite: PHIL 160 or PHIL 161 or two previous philosophy courses. NEW: An examination of the central ethical texts of Aristotle, Hume, and Kant, supplemented by consideration of either Mill's Utilitarianism or Sidgwick's Methods of Ethics. Emphasis will be on development of exegetical as well as argumentative and analytic skills. Prerequisite: PHIL 160 or PHIL 161 or two previous philosophy courses. PHIL 676 (OLD) PHIL 676 (NEW) PHIL 677 (OLD) PHIL 677 (NEW) CHANGE: TITLE DEATH AND DYING IN MODERN MEDICINE 3 H After a brief survey of techniques of moral argument and analysis especially as they pertain to the moral impermissibility of murder, particular moral and conceptual issues relating to death and dying in medical contexts will be addressed. Topics such as abortion, infanticide, suicide, euthanasia, the definition of death, and the right to refuse life-saving medical therapy will be included. Prerequisite: Two courses in biology or consent of the instructor. MEDICAL ETHICS: LIFE AND DEATH ISSUES 3 H After a brief survey of techniques of moral argument and analysis especially as they pertain to the moral impermissibility of murder, particular moral and conceptual issues relating to death and dying in medical contexts will be addressed. Topics such as abortion, infanticide, suicide, euthanasia, the definition of death, and the right to refuse life-saving medical therapy will be included. Prerequisite: Two courses in biology or consent of the instructor. CHANGE: TITLE MEDICAL ETHICS 3 H After a brief survey of techniques of moral argument and analysis, particular moral issues related to the obligations of health care professionals and the rights of patients will be discussed. These will include such matters as confidentiality, truth-telling, informed consent, the ethics of research on human subjects, psychosurgery, the rights of the mentally ill, and the rights of the mentally retarded. Prerequisite: Two courses in biology or consent of the instructor. MEDICAL ETHICS: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 3 H After a brief survey of techniques of moral argument and analysis, particular moral issues related to the obligations of health care professionals and the rights of patients will be discussed. These will include such matters as confidentiality, truth-telling, informed consent, the ethics of research on human subjects, psychosurgery, the rights of the mentally ill, and the rights of the mentally retarded. Prerequisite: Two courses in biology or consent of the instructor. 12 PHIL 696 ASTR 291 (OLD) ASTR 391 (NEW) REES 510 PORT 340 PORT 347 DELETE COURSE THE PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY 3 H Topics will include the nature of historical knowledge; the problems of historical inquiry; a critique of philosophies of history; and a study of history and related disciplines. (Same as HIST 699.) Prerequisite: A course in philosophy and a course in history. CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITE, NUMBER PHYSICAL ASTRONOMY 3 N A calculus-based survey course in astronomy designed for students in mathematics, engineering, or the sciences, and required for majors in astronomy. The primary components of the universe, from planets to superclusters, are examined to illuminate the physics principles which govern their structure and evolution. Not open to students with credit in ASTR 191. Prerequisite: MATH 121 PHYSICAL ASTRONOMY, HONORS 3 N An honors, calculus-based introduction to astronomy and astrophysics, required for astronomy majors. Components of the Universe - from planetary systems, stellar systems, large scale structure and cosmology - are examined to illuminate the physics principles which govern their evolution. Not open to students with prior credit in ASTR 191 or ASTR 291. Prerequisite: MATH 121, and either perrmission of instructor, or participation in the University Honors Program. NEW COURSE UNDERSTANDING CENTRAL ASIA 3 WS An intensive, multidisciplinary survey of Central Asia, focusing on the former Soviet republics-Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan-with additional coverage of neighboring regions (the Caucasus and the Caspian basin, Afghanistan, and western China). The course addresses the history of the region (from the Silk Road to Soviet rule), geography, religion, and the building of post-Soviet states and societies. NEW COURSE TEXTUAL ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL READING 3 H Introduction to Brazilian cultural and literary studies. Critical readings and interpretation of Brazilian cultural expressions with emphasis on acquiring the skills and vocabulary for discussing and writing critical analyses. Conducted in Portuguese. Not open to students who have taken PORT 540. Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in PORT 216 or consent of instructor. NEW COURSE BRAZILIAN STUDIES: __________________ 3 H A topics course dedicated to the study of special historical moments, topics, authors, or themes in literary and cultural history. The course may cover multiple genres and periods. Course conducted in Portuguese and may be repeated for credit as the topic varies. Not open to students who have taken PORT 547. Prerequisite: PORT 216 or consent of instructor. 13 PORT 348 PORT 365 PORT 394 PORT 540 PORT 547 PORT 548 PORT 565 SPAN 520 (OLD) NEW COURSE PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE AND BRAZILIAN CULTURE FOR BUSINESS 3 H Cultural studies approach to contemporary Brazilian society for students interested in business. Explores how Brazilians negotiate their place in a global cultural context and how they perceive business (negocios). Readings include selections from literature, history, journalism, social analysis, and popular culture. Exercises help English speakers develop analytical skills as well as vocabulary and communication skills related to business and professional life in Brazil. Conducted in Portuguese. Not open to students who have taken PORT 548. Prerequisite: PORT 216 or consent of instructor. NEW COURSE STUDIES IN BRAZILIAN FILM:__________ 3 H A theoretical and historical approach to Brazilian film with particular attention to thematic concerns, such as cultural and national identity, and of literary discourse. Given in Portuguese or English. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students will be expected to attend film screenings in addition to regular class meetings. Not open to students who have taken PORT 565. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. NEW COURSE SPECIAL READINGS IN BRAZILIAN STUDIES 1-3 H Direct readings in (a) fields not covered by student's course work, and/or (b) field of student's special interest approved by the department. Conferences. May be repeated for credit if content varies. Prerequisite: PORT 216 and three-hours upper-division credit in Portuguese, or consent of instructor. NEW COURSE TEXTUAL ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL READING 3 H A more intensive treatment of the content of PORT 340. Not open to students who have taken PORT 340. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. NEW COURSE BRAZILIAN STUDIES: ______________ 3 H A more intensive treatment of the content of PORT 347. Not open to students who have taken PORT 347. Prerequisite: PORT 216 or Consent of instructor. NEW COURSE PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE AND BRAZILIAN CULTURE FOR BUSINESS 3 H A more intensive treatment of the content of PORT 348. Not open to students who have taken PORT 348. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. NEW COURSE STUDIES IN BRAZILIAN FILM:__________ 3 H A more intensive treatment of the content of PORT 365. Not open to students who have taken PORT 365. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. CHANGE: PREREQUISITE STRUCTURE OF SPANISH 3 H,W A study of the Spanish langauge as it is spoken today, from the perspectives of contemporary linguistics. Reading and analysis of recent publications in the field. Prerequisite: SPAN 424, SPAN 428, and SPAN 429, or consent of the instructor. 14 SPAN 520 (NEW) SPAN 522 (OLD) SPAN 522 (NEW) SLAV 540 STRUCTURE OF SPANISH 3 H,W A study of the Spanish langauge as it is spoken today, from the perspectives of contemporary linguistics. Reading and analysis of recent publications in the field. Prerequisite: SPAN 424 and SPAN 428, or consent of the instructor. CHANGE: PREREQUISITE ADVANCED STUDIES IN SPANISH LANGUAGE 3 H,W Extensive language analysis and practice on one topic such as stylistics, translation, conversation/spoken discourse, or creative writing. Course conducted in Spanish and may be repeated for credit as the topic varies. Prerequisite: SPAN 424, SPAN 428, and SPAN 429, or consent of the instructor. ADVANCED STUDIES IN SPANISH LANGUAGE 3 H,W Extensive language analysis and practice on one topic such as stylistics, translation, conversation/spoken discourse, or creative writing. Course conducted in Spanish and may be repeated for credit as the topic varies. Prerequisite: SPAN 424 and SPAN 428, or consent of the instructor. NEW COURSE LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY IN EAST-CENTRAL EUROPE AND THE FORMER SOVIET UNION 3 H The course treats the formation of modern nation states as defined by language, where the history of the linguistic community played a central, if mythic role. Focus is on sociolinguistic case studies of the connection between language and identity in the former USSR and Yugoslavia, as well as transnational groups defined by common language and culture. The impact of global English, EU membership, and migration on language and identity issues are also discussed. B. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 1. NP Principal Course Status for: ASTR 391 Physical Astronomy An honors, calculus-based introduction to astronomy and astrophysics, required for astronomy majors. Components of the Universe - from planetary systems, stellar systems, large scale structure and cosmology are examined to illuminate the physics principles which govern their evolution. Not open to students with prior credit in ASTR 191. Prerequisite: MATH 121, permission of instructor, or participation in the University Honors Program. JUSTIFICATION: The department is able to offer introductory courses in physics at a variety of levels, distinguished by the recommended mathematics preparation (relatively little, algebra-based and calculus-based for the three physics PC). The one remaining principal course of traditional allotment of four, ASTR 191, offers a broad conceptual introduction to an equally comprehensive scientific discipline, but at a necessarily low level mathematical fluency expected from the students. This makes inevitable, a less-than ideal introduction to the subject for students who might be able to appreciate a more rigorous introduction. In spite of comparatively low staffing, the astronomy program has sustained a once-per-year offering of a calculus-based introductory course, ASTR 291, designed for our majors. 15 Increasingly, it is clear that this course is a useful alternative to majors in other disciplines who seek a substantive, rigorous yet self-contained introduction to a scientific discipline. The department would like to offer the course as an honors alternative and principal course for students, as well as students outside the immediate major programs who will welcome the challenge of Physical Astronomy. The department intends to signal these higher expectations with a requested change in number from 291 to ASTR 391. 2. HL Principal Course Status for: a. PORT 340 Textual Analysis and Critical Reading Introduction to Brazilian cultural and literary studies. Critical readings and interpretation of Brazilian cultural expressions with emphasis on acquiring the skills and vocabulary for discussing and writing critical analyses. Conducted in Portuguese. Not open to students who have taken PORT 540. JUSTIFICATION: The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is revising and updating its undergraduate curriculum. This course is an introduction to analytical techniques for major cultural and literary genres. The principles in this course are the basis of more advanced courses in cultural and literary analysis. This is the Portuguese equivalent to SPAN 340, which already has approval as an HL Principal Course. b. PORT 540 Textual Analysis and Critical Reading Introduction to Brazilian cultural and literary studies. Critical readings and interpretation of Brazilian cultural expressions with emphasis on acquiring the skills and vocabulary for discussing and writing critical analyses. Conducted in Portuguese. Not open to students who have taken PORT 340. JUSTIFICATION: The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is revising and updating its undergraduate curriculum. This course is an introduction to analytical techniques for major cultural and literary genres. The principles in this course are the basis of more advanced courses in cultural and literary analysis. This is the Portuguese equivalent to SPAN 340, which already has approval as an HL Principal Course. C. REPORT OF ACTION: The following actions were taken by CUSA and are reported for file by the College Assembly. 1. Change to Classical Antiquity Major Description of Preliminary Requirements and Major Requirements The Classical Antiquity major consists of 30 hours of work in Classics and related courses, beyond the preliminary requirement of proficiency in either Latin or Greek. The major is designed to encourage interdisciplinary understanding of ancient Greek and Roman cultures while maximizing student flexibility. Of the hours taken to complete the major, 15 must be Jr/Sr hours, i.e., at the 300 level or above. 16 Beyond language proficiency (described below), the Classical Antiquity major itself consists of three components: Concentration in ancient literature 3 courses = 9 hours total Concentration in ancient art and archaeology 3 courses = 9 hours total Electives 4 courses = 12 hours total Total: 10 courses = 30 hours total Language proficiency All CA majors must achieve language proficiency in either Latin or ancient Greek. This amounts to four semesters of the ancient language (LAT 104/5, 108/9, 112/3, and 200/1 or Greek 104/5, 108/9, and two 300-level Greek courses). All students are encouraged to go beyond this minimum requirement, especially if they plan on attending graduate school in Classics or Classical Archaeology. Those students aiming for graduate school in Classics or Classical Archaeology should take as many semesters of Latin and Greek as possible – at the very least, three years of one ancient language and two years of the other. Major Requirements Concentration in ancient literature – 3 courses = 9 hours required CLSX 148/9 Greek and Roman Mythology CLSX 230/330 Greek Literature and Civilization CLSX 240/340 Roman Literature and Civilization CLSX 384 The Rise of Greek Tragedy CLSX 388 Poetry and Politics in 5th Century Athens CLSX 576 (new course) Topics in Greek and Roman Literature* HWC 304 Masterpieces of World Literature PHIL 288 Ancient Philosophy Any upper division Latin or Greek course not used to satisfy the language requirement (CLSX 375 was removed from this section.) Concentration in ancient art and archaeology – 3 courses = 9 hours required CLSX 151/2 Archaeological Discovery CLSX 525 Aegean Art and Archaeology CLSX 526 Greek Art and Archaeology CLSX 527 Roman Art and Archaeology CLSX 528 Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology CLSX 529 Near Eastern Art and Archaeology CLSX 577 (new course) Topics in the Archaeology and Art of the Ancient Mediterranean* HWC/HA 600 Biography of a City: Rome or Athens (CLSX 375 was removed from this section.) Electives – 4 courses = 12 hours required Any course from the above menus not used to satisfy the literature or archaeology concentration* Any upper division Latin or Greek course not used to satisfy the language proficiency requirement or the literature requirement 17 CLSX 232/332 Word Power CLSX 315 Women in Ancient Art And Society CLSX 350 Modern Themes, Ancient Models CLSX 575 (previously 375) Readings in __________________* CLSX 496 Honors Thesis CLSX 502 History and Development of Ancient Greece HIST 501 Heroic and Archaic Ages of Ancient Greece HIST 502 Golden Age of Greece HIST 503 Ancient History of the Near East HIST 505 Studies in Greek Civilization HIST 506 Roman Republic HIST 507 Roman Empire HIST 508 Late Roman Empire ANTH 110/310 Introduction to Archaeology REL 525 Jews and Christians in Greco-Roman Antiquity REL 526 Jewish History and Literature in the Greek and Roman Periods REL 530 Christian Origins, from the Beginning to Augustine LING 106 Introduction to Linguistics (CLSX 375 was removed from this section.) * Only 6 hours each of CLSX 575, 576, and 577 may count toward the major. (New addition; CLSX 575 only allowed as elective) 2. Change to History Major Current system 1. At least 30 hours 2. “Major field of concentration” – 4 courses within one field (for example, American History, Modern Europe, African, etc.) 3. “Sub-field of concentration” -- two courses from one field in the opposite “category” from major field of concentration (for example, if student’s major field is American history, these courses would be chosen from one field in Category II – either Asia, Africa, Latin America, Russia, Native American) 4. 396 and 696 5. At least one course focusing on pre-1800 and one focusing on post 1800 6. At least one course from a "3rd field" (may be a 100-level course) Rationale for change Many faculty members who advise our majors are convinced that the current system is burdensome and no longer works towards the best interests of our students. One problem is that the requirement for four courses in the major field of concentration tends to restrict students’ choices unnecessarily. For example, under the current system a student concentrating in American history cannot take a course, say, in British religious history, or Medieval history, or Roman history and have that course count towards their major requirements. A second consideration is the concurrent effect on enrollments. Because many students choose to major in US history, upper division enrollments in other Category I fields are inhibited by the fact 18 these courses cannot count for the major, while faculty in the US field are as a result overburdened with larger enrollments. Finally, thematic courses become a problem. For example, if a course on the History of Sexuality, originally taught be Angel Kwolek-Folland, is taught be a member of the European standing field, is that a European field course or an American field course? When the current requirements were created in the 1980s, it was intellectually defensible to count Russia and Eastern Europe as a “non-western” (Category II) field. From the perspective of 2003, however, this is no longer tenable. Neither UNC, Texas, Colorado, Iowa, or Missouri's history departments treat Russia/Eastern Europe as a “non-western” culture in terms of the major. The consequence of treating Russia and Eastern Europe as a Category II has been that a large number of majors fulfill the ostensibly “non-Western” component of the major by taking one course on, say, World War I or II and one course on Russian history. This defeats the purpose of the system, which was designed to ensure that history majors would gain some exposure to the history of non-Western regions. History Department Major Requirements as Revised. First- and Second-Year Preparation. Prospective majors are urged to enroll in introductory history courses (HIST 100 to HIST 299) during their first two years, unless they enter KU with transfer or advanced placement credit (students in these situations are urged to make an appointment with a departmental advisor) . A maximum of two first- and second-year history survey courses (6 hours) may apply toward fulfillment of the major requirements. Once a student has decided on the history major, he or she is urged 1) to come and talk to a History department adviser about developing a course of study 2) to fill out a major declaration form and 3) to enroll in History 396, the methods proseminar. Requirements for the Major. The minimum requirements for a history major is 30 hours, at least 24 of which must be numbered 300 and above. Members of the department are organized into 10 broad fields of study. For the purposes of the undergraduate major, these fields are divided into two categories, to reflect their Western or non-Western orientation. Category One -- Western Orientation -> Ancient -> History of Science -> Medieval -> Modern Western Europe -> Russia/Eastern Europe -> United States Category Two -- Non-Western Orientation -> Africa -> East Asia -> Latin America -> Native America The minimum requirement for a major in history consists of 30 hours, representing both categories, as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Five courses (15 hours) in either Category I or Category II Three courses (9 hours) from the other Category HIST 396 Historical Methods. HIST 696 Seminar in the Category of Concentration 24 hours numbered 300-699 (i.e. no more than 2 courses numbered 100-299) Exceptions to any of the above requirements must be by petition to the Director of Undergraduate Studies. 19 Rationale 1. Subtly redefine Categories: move Russia/Eastern Europe field to Category I from Category II. 2. Institute a "5/3" System. Allow students to take courses from multiple fields within categories, amounting to five courses from either Category I or II and three courses from the other. This would greatly enhance the students' flexibility in choosing courses that interest them, while still ensuring they spread their courses across the geographic and cultural spectrum. Students could, for example, take three courses in East Asian history, one course in African history, and another course in American Indian history (for five courses in Category I), while taking a History of Science, an Ancient history course, and a U.S. History course for their Category II component. 3. Rely more heavily on major advisors. In times past, each member of the department was expected to take on major advisees. We should discuss reinstating this system. Because these proposed requirements offer more flexibility, students will need faculty mentoring to draw up a coherent and suitable curriculum. Should the student create a thematic major like Women and Gender, or Business history? Would it be better to concentrate courses in the major field to develop expertise in one field or country? Several other departments at KU assign new majors a permanent faculty mentor to see each semester until they graduate. We should discuss instituting a similar plan. These changes would create more freedom for students to choose courses on the basis on interest, rather than field restrictions. They would help mitigate the problems caused by periodic declines in one field’s offerings due to sabbatical leaves or retirements. They will streamline major advising, making the rules easier to understand and giving advisors and advisees the chance to focus on the student’s goals and interests rather than the sometimes thorny questions of whether a certain class counts. We recognize that the changes may produce less cohesiveness in the material a student studies for the major. Students will be licensed to focus their studies thematically, or not to focus at all. Nevertheless, by preserving the 396 and 696 requirements, the major will still provide ample opportunity for students to master the skills that are most important to them as they move beyond the undergraduate education – critical thinking, interpretive skills, research and writing ability. 3. Change to Sociology Major PROPOSAL: Completion of three sociology courses, including Sociology 104 and two additional sociology courses, one of which is a 300 level or above course is required for admission to the major. After this requirement is met, students should apply to the major by filling out a Major Declaration form, available at the main departmental office. Upon verification of this requirement, a member of the undergraduate studies committee of the Sociology Department will sign the Major Declaration form. Students are strongly urged to apply to the major by the beginning of the junior year. JUSTIFICATION: The department is trying to deal with a number of issues related to the major such as an increase of students declaring Sociology as major who have never taken any Sociology and have no intention of majoring but use Sociology as a "waiting room" as they try to get into another social science program or professional school with a GPA requirement. 20 4. Change to Spanish Major PROPOSAL: Current requirements specify SPAN 429, phonetics and one 500 level language class. At the department’s last faculty meeting they voted to drop the 429 requirement and change the language requirements to two 400 or 500 level language classes (not including SPAN 424 and 428). JUSTIFICATION: This change will allow students to take a greater variety of upper level language classes (one of which may be phonetics, but doesn’t have to be). It will give the department more flexibility in classes it offers at this level and in accepting credits from study abroad. III. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED COLLEGE-SPECIFIC TUITION 21