APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Agricultural Sciences
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-001 YFE 438
Teaching In An Increasingly Diverse Society
DIVERSE SOCIETY (1-3)
Students in this course will explore selected dimensions of diversity through
lecture, discussion, speakers, active participation, and experiential learning.
APPROVED START: S12000
NEW
CHANGE TITLE: Living in an Increasingly Diverse Society
PROPOSED START: FA2003
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Arts and Architecture
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-002 THEA 100 (GA)
The Art of the Theatre
ART OF THEATRE (3)
Survey of the history, craft, and art of the theatre to support an informed
appreciation of theatrical events.
APPROVED START: S11991
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GA
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: An experiential survey of all aspects of the living theatre,
as presented by a resident company of theatre artists.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-003 THEA 102 (GA)
Fundamentals of Acting
ACTING FUND (3)
Introduction to performance skills for non-Theatre majors.
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GA
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the art and craft of acting for non-Theatre
majors.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Behrend College
COURSE ADDS
31-03-004 BDENG 296
Independent Studies
INDEP STUDIES (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised by faculty
on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-005 BDENG 297
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow
subject that may be topical or of special interest.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-006 BDENG 496
Independent Studies
INDEP STUDIES (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised by faculty
on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-007 BDENG 497
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow
subject that may be topical or of special interest.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-008 EETBD 395
Internship
INTERNSHIP (1-18)
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica,
or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-008A BIOBD 452
General Biochemistry II
GEN BIOCHEM II (3)
Principles of bioenergetics, metabolic pathways, biosynthesis of biomolecules,
hormonal regulation, and information pathways.
PREREQUISITE: CHMBD 451; or BIOL 230W and CHEM 029
CROSS LIST: CHMBD 452
APPROVED START: SP1999
NEW
REMOVE CROSS LIST
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-009 INTST 400W (DF)
Seminar in International Studies
SEM INT'L STDIES (3:3:0)
An upper-division seminar focusing on one or two critical international issues
from an interdisciplinary perspective; individual projects.
PREREQUISITE: ENGL 202A, ENGL 202B, ENGL 202C, OR ENGL 202D; INTST 100
APPROVED START: SP1995
NEW
REMOVING INTERCULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATION
PROPOSED START: FA2003
COURSE DROPS
31-03-010 CHMBD 443
Instrumental Analysis I
INSTRUMENT ANLY I (4:2:6)
Sampling techniques, use, interpretation of results from the use of atomic absorption
spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, X-ray and gas analysis, chemiluminescence.
PREREQUISITE: CHMBD 221
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-011 CHMBD 444
Instrumental Analysis II
INSTRUMENT ANLY II (4:2:6)
Use and interpretation of results obtained from spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy,
and gas chromatography.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 036
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-012 CHMBD 452
General Biochemistry II
GEN BIOCHEM II (3)
Principles of bioenergetics, metabolic pathways, biosynthesis of biomolecules,
hormonal regulation, and information pathways.
PREREQUISITE: CHMBD 451; or BIOL 230W and CHEM 039
CROSS LIST: BIOBD 452
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-013 MTHBD 371
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
ADV ENGR MATH (3:3:0)
Linear algebra, vector calculus, and numerical techniques; application to engineering
problems.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 231, MATH 251
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-014 SE&T 097
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow
subject that may be topical or of special interest.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-015 SE&T 197
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow
subject that may be topical or of special interest.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-016 SE&T 295
Internship
INTERNSHIP (1-18)
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica
or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
PREREQUISITE: PRIOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ASSIGNMENT BY INSTRUCTOR
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-017 SE&T 296
Independent Studies
INDEP STUDIES (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an
individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-018 SE&T 297
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow
subject that may be topical or of speical interest.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-019 SE&T 305
Engineering Economics
ENGR ECONOMICS (2:2:0)
Principles and methods for analyzing the economic feasibility of technical alternatives;
economic decision making for engineers.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 141
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-020 SE&T 395
Internship
INTERNSHIP (1-18)
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiencs, practica
or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
PREREQUISITE: PRIOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ASSIGNMENT BY INSTRUCTOR
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-021 SE&T 397
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow
subject that may be topical or of special interest.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-022 SE&T 494
Research Project
RESEARCH PROJECT (1-12)
Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual
or small-group basis.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-023 SE&T 495
Internship
INTERNSHIP (1-18)
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica
or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
PREREQUISITE: PRIOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ASSIGNMENT BY INSTRUCTOR
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-024 SE&T 496
Independent Studies
INDEP STUDIES (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an
individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Capital College
31-03-025 Change. Add ACCT 301 (new) to Prescribed Courses. Add ACCT 410, ACCT 431, ACCT 440, ACCT 450, ACCT 460, ACCT 470, ACCT 494, ACCT 495, ACCT 496, ACCT 497 to Additional Courses. Move ACCT 420, ACCT 435, ACCT 489 from Prescribed Courses to Additional Courses. Remove ACCT 300. Change credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2003
Capital College
PROFESSOR STEPHEN SCHAPPE, Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business Administration
This major helps students prepare for careers in auditing and public accounting, industrial and managerial accounting, and in governmental and non-public accounting. It also provides a sound background for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in accounting or related fields. Students who complete the prescribed courses and earn a bachelor of science degree will satisfy the academic requirements. Graduates may also elect to pursue other professional certifications, including certified Managerial Accountant (CMA), the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFA), and Certified Government Financial Manger (DGFM). Because the Harrisburg area is the center of industry and economic development for south-central Pennsylvania students are provided with many opportunities to experience the world of business.
For a B.S. in Accounting a minimum of 122 credits is required. At least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the degree must be taken at the Capital College. No more than 61 credits should be from business and business related courses.
Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Accounting major requires the completion of 9 entry-to-major courses:
ENGL 015 GWS(3) or ENGL 030 GWS(3), MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4), ACCTG
211(4), CMPSC 203 GQ(4) or M I S 103(3), M I S 204(2), STAT 200 GQ(4) or MS&IS
200(4), ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), B A 243(4) and a 2.00 or higher cumulative
grade-point average. Additional information about this major is available in
the office of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business Administration
at Penn State Harrisburg.
Change of Assignment Recommendation:
Students should generally have completed most of their General Education requirements. A limited number of 001-200 level courses are offered at Penn State Harrisburg for students who need lower division courses.
Students should request a change-of-assignment to Penn State Harrisburg during their fourth semester, to be effective for the next semester of enrollment.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(10-12 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education Course Requirements in front of Bulletin.)
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)
INTERCULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
ELECTIVES: Select 6-7 credits of non-business courses.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 81-82 credits
(This includes 10-12 credits of General Education Courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 4-6 credits of GQ courses)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (58 credits)
ACCTG 211(4)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
B A 243(4) (Sem: 1-4)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
ENGL 202D GWS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
M I S 204(2) (Sem: 1-4)
FINAN 320(3), BUS 361(3), BUS 364W DF(3), BUS 462(3), INFSY 390(3) (Sem: 5-8)
MNGMT 310(3), MRKT 370(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ACCT 301(3)[1], ACCT 310(3), ACCT 340(3)[1],
ACCT 400(3)[1], ACCT 401(3)[1],
ACCT 430(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (11-12 credits)
Select 3-4 credits from M I S 103(3) or CMPSC 203 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from MS&IS 200(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 6 credits from the following: ACCT 410(3), ACCT 420(3), ACCT 431(3),
ACCT 435(3), ACCT 440(3), ACCT 450(3), ACCT 460(3), ACCT 470(3), ACCT 489(3),
ACCT 494(1-12), ACCT 495(1-18), ACCT 496(1-18), ACCT 497(1-9) (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from 200-400 level business courses from: ACCT, BUS, ECNMS,
FINAN, INFSY, MNGMT, or MRKT in consultation with an academic adviser and in
support of the student's interests. (Sem: 3-8)
[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
31-03-026 Change. Increase minimum number of credits required from 128 credits to 133 credits. Remove PHYS 201 from Entry to Major Requirements. Prescribed Courses: add COMP 421, E ENG 354 (moved), 355 (moved), 422, 430, 442, 468, PHYS 214; change E ENG 443 to ENG 443W; remove CMPEH 449, E E 402W, E ENG 370, E SC 314, M ENG 312. Additional Courses: remove E E 210. Change credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2003
Capital College
PROFESSOR JERRY F. SHOUP, Program Chair
The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering provides a solid background in electrical engineering sciences. It also provides an opportunity for students to pursue interests in electrical and electronic circuits, including digital circuits and VLSI and its fabrication, microprocessors and their applications, electromagnetics, communications, control systems, and digital image processing and computer vision. Through participation in a senior capstone design, the curriculum emphasizes written as well as verbal communication and teamwork approach among the students to attain a common goal.
This program helps its graduates develop capabilities to analyze and design a variety of electrical and electronic systems found in many industrial and government settings as well as provide a foundation for further graduate studies. A strong background in the fundamentals is built through a broad base core in basic sciences (physics and chemistry) and mathematics as well as engineering sciences.
For a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering a minimum of 133 credits are required.
Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Electrical Engineering major requires that the student has completed:
MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), PHYS 211 GN(4), and CHEM 012 GN(3), CHEM 014
GN(1). A 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average is required.
Change of Assignment Recommendation:
Students should generally have completed at least 30-33 credits of their General Education requirements. A limited number of 001-200 level courses are offered at Penn State Harrisburg for students who need lower division courses.
Students should request a change-of-assignment to Penn State Harrisburg during their fourth semester, to be effective for the next semester of enrollment. E ENG course prerequisits require a minimum of two fall and two spring semesters at Penn State Harrisburg.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(21 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES)
INTERCULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
ELECTIVES: 0-1 credits
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 108-109 credits
(This includes 21 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses.)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (90 credits)
CHEM 012 GN(3), CHEM 014 GN(1), ED&G 100(3) (Sem: 1-2)
MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), MATH 220(2), MATH 230(4), MATH 250(3), PHYS
211 GN(4), PHYS 212 GN(4), PHYS 213 GN(2), PHYS 214 GN(2) (Sem: 1-4)
CSE 271(3)[1], CSE 275(1)[1],
E MCH 011(3), ENGL 202C GWS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
CMPEH 472(4), E ENG 317(4)[1], E
ENG 361(4), E ENG 354(4)[1], E
ENG 355(1)[1], E ENG 368(4)[1],
E ENG 422(3), E ENG 430(3) (Sem: 5-6)
COMP 421(3), E ENG 433(4), E ENG 442(1), E ENG 443W(3),
E ENG 467(3), E ENG 468(3) (Sem: 7-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (9-10 credits)
Select 3 credits from: ECON 002 GS(3) or ECON 004 GS(3) or ECON 014 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits from: CMPSC 201C GQ(3) or CMPSC 201F GQ(3) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 3-4 credits from MA SC 422(3)[1] or STAT
200 GQ(4)[1] (Sem: 4-6)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)
Select 9 credits in consultation with an academic adviser and in support
of the student's interests. (Sem: 7-8)
[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
31-03-027 Change entrance requirement.
Proposed effective date: Spring Semster 2003
PROFESSOR ERNEST DISHNER, Program Coordinator, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education
The Elementary Education program is characterized by its humanistic approach to teaching. The program offers extensive field experiences in the junior year prior to student teaching and emphasizes the problems of urban teachers. An objective of the program is the development of self-awareness and independence in students, which can free them from the typical dependent relationships with instructors. Thus, a student is expected to exhibit initiative and self-direction toward professional goals and demonstrate professional behavior in contacts with school personnel.
Prior to the full-time student teaching experience in the senior year, students are expected to complete all other courses required for certification, including two part-time placements. On-campus courses are scheduled two or three days a week, while field experiences in nearby schools are scheduled part-time, two or four days per week.
For a B. ELED degree in Elementary Education a minimum of 127 credits are required.
For a B. ELED degree in Elementary Education with Early Childhood Education Certification a minimum of 140 credits are required.
Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Elementary Education major or the Elementary Education major with
Early Childhood Certification requires the completion of 57 or more credits
in required courses and the state's minimum GPA criteria (see below).
Additionally, prior to the end of the first semester in the program, students
must submit scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Tests in reading, writing,
and mathematics and the Listening Skills Test. Information regarding these tests,
which are part of the Praxis I battery of tests, may be obtained from any Penn
State campus or directly from the test publishers, Educational Testing Service
in Princeton, N.J. Specific requirements for continuation and completion of
the elementary and early childhood teacher certification programs are described
in the Elementary Education Handbook. Because the Elementary Education
Program (i.e., semesters 5-8) is highly structured and requires full-time attendance,
students thinking seriously about education should plan their freshmen and sophomore
years carefully.
Admission Requirements for Transfer Students:
Applicants should have completed most of their first two years of
college as well as the Entry to Major Requirements listed above with at least
a 2.6 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) for those students seeking admission for the
2001-2002 academic year; a 2.8 GPA for admission in 2002-2003; and a 3.0 GPA
for the 2003-2004 academic year. The evaluation of prior college work
is done on an individual basis by the Office of Enrollment Services at Penn
State Harrisburg.
Students should request a change-of-assignment to Penn State Harrisburg during their fourth semester, to be effective for the next semester of enrollment.
31-03-028 Change. Change description. Supporting Courses and Related Areas: add COMCL 300-499, ENGL 300-499, RL ST 300-499 and selection from CRIM J, HCM, INT U, PL SC, PUBPL courses; remove HCOMM 300-499, LIT 300-499.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2003
Capital College
PROFESSOR CAROL NECHEMIAS, Program Coordinator, School of Public Affairs
The Public Policy major is designed for students interested in policy issues, politics, public administration, and related areas like policy analysis and policy advocacy. The program prepares students for careers and graduate study in the fields of law, public administration, criminal justice, public policy, political science, and health care administration. Building on the program core, students may choose electives from a broad array of courses in public policy and other areas. While students can tailor an academic program to suit their needs, electives fit into categories like Public Management: Theory and Practice; American Politics: Process and Management; Law and Justice: The Legal System; and World Politics: National Security, International Relations, Comparative Politics. Students may wish, but are not required, to pursue one of these concentrations.
Our location near the state capital of Harrisburg provides students with exceptional opportunities for both study and for internships. In addition to our full-time faculty we draw on part-time faculty with particular professional strengths; in recent years this has included a state senator, a former lieutenant governor, a correction system administrator, and a governor's press secretary. The integration of academic study with the "real world" of Pennsylvania politics and policy making is further enhanced by our high quality internship program that places qualified students in the state government's executive and legislative branches, as well as with government related businesses and non-profit organizations. This allows students to develop their professional skills, integrate classroom learning with workplace experiences, and enhance opportunities for professional employment following graduation.
For a B.S. degree in Public Policy a minimum of 120 credits are required.
Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Public Policy major requires a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average and an average of C (2.00) or better in any course already taken in the major.
Change of Assignment Recommendation:
Students should generally have completed most of their General Education requirements. A limited number of 001-200 level courses are offered at Penn State Harrisburg for students who need lower division courses.
Students should request a change-of-assignment to Penn State Harrisburg during their fourth semester, to be effective for the next semester of enrollment.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(0-7 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES)
INTERCULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE:
(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
ELECTIVES: 11-21 credits
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 61-64 credits
(This includes 0-7 credits of General Education Courses: 0-4 credits of GQ courses; 0-3 credits of GS courses)
(At least 15 credits of 400 level courses must be taken from Additional and/or Supporting courses.)
PRESCRIBED COURSE (3 credits)
PL SC 470W(3) (Sem: 7-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (16-19 credits)
Select 3-6 credits[1] from the following: ECON 002 GS(3) and ECON 004(3), or select PUBPL 350(3) (Sem: 1-8)
Select 3 credits[1] from the following: PL SC 001 GS(3) or PUBPL 301(3) (Sem: 1-8)
Select 3 credits[1] from the following: PL SC 002(3) or PUBPL 304(3) (Sem: 1-8)
Select 4 credits[1] from the following: STAT 200 GQ(4) or SCLSC 320(4)(Sem: 1-8)
Select 3 credits[1] from the following: PUBPL
480(3) PUBPL 481(3), PUBPL 482(3), PUBPL 483(3), PUBPL 484(3), PUBPL 485(3)
or PUBPL 490(3) (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (42 credits)
Select 15 credits from the following: PUBPL, CHRIM J CRIM J, HCM, INT U, PL SC
(Sem: 1-8)
Select 6 credits from the following: AFRAS 300-499(3), BE SC 300-499(3), PSYC
300-499(3), SOCIO 300-499(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits from the following: AMSTD 300-499(3), C ART 300-499(3) , C
HIS 300-499(3), C MUS 300-499(3), COMCL 300-499(3), ENGL 300-499(3),
ENLSH 402(3), ENLSH 407(3), HUM 300-499(3), PHLOS 300-499(3), RL ST 300-499(3)
(Sem: 5-8)
Select 15 credits in consultation with an academic adviser and in support of
the student's interests. (Sem: 5-8)
[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
31-03-029 Change program description. Prescribed Courses: add ENGL 202A, SCLSC 480W (new), 481 (new), 492, SOCIO 384 (moved); remove BE SC 472, SCLSC 320, SOC 400W. Additional Courses: add SOC 416, 429, 444, 455, 456, SOCIO 404, 470, 471, 472, 476 (new), WOMST 315, 415; remove ANTH 045, BE SC 410, GEOG 124, PL SC 001, PUBPL 301, SOCIO 384, 484, 486. Change credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Spring Semester 2003
Capital College
PROFESSOR CLEMMIE GILPIN, Coordinator, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education
This major is intended for students who want a strong sociology background in preparation for work in government or social agencies or who are interested in graduate work in sociology. In addition to developing analytical and critical thinking skills, students will gain an understanding of various substantive areas of the field including social structure and institutions, social change, social class, gender, and race and ethnicity. Sociologists are employed in such diverse fields as social and human service agencies, non-profit and advocacy organizations, research and policy work, telecommunications, human resource management, and college teaching. This major is appropriate for work in any environment where an understanding of social structures and social dynamics is required.
For a B.S. degree in Sociology, a minimum of 122 credits are required.
Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Sociology major requires 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average.
Change of Assignment Recommendation:
Students should generally have completed most of their General Education requirements. A limited number of 001 - 200 level courses are offered at Penn State Harrisburg for students who need lower division courses.
Students should request a change-of-assignment to Penn State Harrisburg during their fourth semester, to be effective for the next semester of enrollment.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(6 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education Course Requirements in front of Bulletin.)
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES)
INTERCULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
ELECTIVES: 24 credits
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 59 credits[1]
(This includes 6 credits of General Education course requirements: 3
credits of GWS courses and 3 credits of GS courses)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (20 credits)
ENGL 202A GWS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
SCLSC 480W(4), SCLSC 481(4), SCLSC 492(3), SOCIO 384(3), SOCIO 488(3)
(Sem: 5-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (27 credits)
Select 3 credits from SOC 001 GS(3), R SOC 011 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 9 credits from SOCIO 404(3), SOCIO 463(3), SOCIO 470(3), SOC
416(3), SOC 429(3), SOC 444(3), SOC 455(3), SOC 456(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 9 credits from SOCIO 372(3), SOCIO 430(3), SOCIO 440(3), SOCIO 471(3),
SOCIO 472(3), SOCIO 476(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits from AFRAS 301 DF(3), AFRAS 310 DF(3), AFRAS 412 DF(3), BE
SC 464 DF(3), SOCIO 462 DF(3), WOMST 315(3), WOMST 415(3) (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 6 credits (minimum of 3 credits at the 400-level) in consultation
with advisor from AFRAS, BE SC, SOC, SOCIO (Sem:5-8)
Select 6 credits (minimum of 3 credits at the 400-level) in consultation
with advisor from AMSTD, C ART, C HIS, C MUS, CRIMJ, ENGL, ENLSH, HCOMM, I HUM,
LIT, PSY, PSYC, PL SC, PUBPL, THTRE, WMNST, WOMST (Sem: 5-8)
[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
COURSE ADDS
31-03-030 ACCT 301
Accounting Information Systems
ACCT INFO SYSTEMS (3)
An examination of accounting information systems and their related controls
for improving decision making and performance evaluation.
PREREQUISITE: ACCT 211
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-031 E ENG 422
Energy Systems and Conversion
ENERGY SYSTEMS (3)
Overview of energy alternatives available, and study of theory of operation
and models of major energy conversion devices.
PREREQUISITE: E ENG 354, MATH 250
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-032 E ENG 442
Capstone Proposal Preparation
CAPSTONE PROP PREP (1)
Performing the initial research needed for the capstone course, and the preparation
of the written project proposal.
PREREQUISITE: senior level standing
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-033 E ENG 468
Electronic Circuit Design II
ELECT CIR DES II (3)
Intermediate level course in analog electronic circuit design, with emphasis
on frequency response, feedback, and stability.
PREREQUISITE: E ENG 368
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-034 PUBPL 325
American Political Culture
AM POLITIC CULTURE (3)
Study of political culture in the United States.
PREREQUISITE: 3 credits American Studies, Political Science, Public Policy,
or Sociology
CROSS LIST: AMSTD 325
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-035 SCLSC 480W
Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
QUANT RES METHODS (4)
Students will learn to conduct, analyze and write up quantitative social scientific
research according to appropriate professional standards.
PREREQUISITE: admission to the major
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-036 SCLSC 481
Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
QUAL RES METHODS (4)
Students will learn how to conduct, analyze and write up qualitative social
research according to appropriate professional standards.
PREREQUISITE: admission to the major
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-037 SOCIO 476
Sociology of Science and Technology
SOC OF SCI & TECH (3)
Examines the constitutive relationship between society, science and technology
and ethical concerns arising from these relationships.
PREREQUISITE: 60 credits, at least 6 of which are in the social sciences or
graduate status or permission of the program
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-038 Number Not Assigned
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-039 ACCT 310
Principles of Taxation
PRIN OF TAXATION (3)
Study of income determination concepts for individuals and corporations, impact
of taxation on decisions, elementary research techniques, and ethical standards.
PREREQUISITE: ACCT 300, ACCTG 211
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ACCT 211
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-040 ACCT 340
Cost Accounting
COST ACCTG (3)
Accounting for manufacturing concerns; actual and standard cost systems, and
managerial uses of cost data.
PREREQUISITE: ACCTG 211
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ACCT 301
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-041 ACCT 400
Intermediate Accounting I
INTERMED ACCTG I (3)
Financial accounting theory emphasizing generally accepted accounting principles,
the accounting model, asset valuations and cost allocations for information
and reporting.
PREREQUISITE: ACCT 300
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ACCT 301
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-042 ACCT 410
Advanced Taxation
ADV TAX (3)
An examination of the rules and forms used to compute the federal tax liability
of corporations and partners.
PREREQUISITE: ACCT 300, ACCT 310
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ACCT 301, ACCT 310
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-043 ACCT 420
Advanced Accounting
ADV ACCOUNTING (3)
Advanced accounting problems involved in partnerships and corporations particularly
involving business combinations, special sales procedures, and fiduciary accounting.
PREREQUISITE: ACCT 401
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ACCT 400
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-044 ACCT 435
Accounting Information Systems
ACCTG INFO SYS (3)
An analysis of computer systems and controls to improve economy, efficiency,
and effectiveness of performance.
PREREQUISITE: ACCT 400, INFSY 390
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
CHANGE TITLE: Accounting Information Systems II (ACCT INFO SYS II)
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ACCT 301, INFSY 390
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-045 ACCT 440
Advanced Management Accounting
ADV MNGMT ACCTG (3)
Management accounting topics such as decision models, quantitative techniques,
variance analysis, and their use in accounting.
PREREQUISITE: ACCT 300, ACCT 340
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ACCT 301, ACCT 340
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-046 ACCT 450
Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
GOV'T ACCTG (3)
Provides an understanding of governmental and not-for-profit accounting theory,
procedures, and financial statements.
PREREQUISITE: ACCT 300
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ACCT 301
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-047 ACCT 470 (DF)
International Accounting
INTL ACCTG (3)
Study of international accounting issues with emphasis on need, use and interpretation
of financial accounting required in global business environment.
PREREQUISITE: ACCT 300
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ACCT 211
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-048 AMSTD 325
American Political Culture
AM POLITIC CULTURE (3)
Study of political culture in the United States.
PREREQUISITE: 3 credits of American Studies, Political Science, Public Policy,
or Sociology
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: PUBPL 325
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-049 AMSTD 301
American Civilization
AMER CIVILIZATION (3)
An interdisciplinary overview of major themes, works, and events, in American
history and culture.
PREREQUISITE: HIST 020 or HIST 021 or 3 credits in American Studies
APPROVED START: FA2002
NEW
ADD GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-049A AMSTD 442
American Folklore
AM FOLKLORE (3)
Forms, styles, dynamics of folklore; emphasis on anthropological, folkloristic,
and literary approaches to traditional verbal, gestural, social and material
expressions.
APPROVED START: FA1983
NEW
CHANGE NUMBER: 323
CHANGE TITLE: American Folklore and Folklife (AM FOLKLORE & LIFE)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: A study of American folklore and folklife, including folkloristic
approaches to verbal, gestural, social and material expressions of culture.
ADD PREREQUISITE: 3 credits of American Studies
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-049B AMSTD 455
Americans at Work
AMERICAN AT WORK(3)
A study of occupational and organizational cultures in America.
APPROVED START: FA1993
NEW
CHANGE NUMBER: 435
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: AMERICANS AT WORK
ADD PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in American Studies or Labor and Industrial Relations,
or Sociology
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-050 BE SC 492
Current Topics in the Social Sciences
CUR TPCS IN SOC SC (3)
This course allows for various current topics to be offered as suitable to the
needs of the program.
PREREQUISITE: permission of program
APPROVED START: SP1997
NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATION: SCLSC
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-051 CMPEH 472
Microprocessors
MICROPROCESSORS (3)
Principles of microprocessors, hardware architecture, assembly language, programming,
interfacing, and applications of microprocessors will be studied.
PREREQUISITE: CSE 271, CSE 275, E ENG 368
APPROVED START: SP2001
NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 4
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-052 E ENG 317
Signals and Systems: Continuous and Discrete-Time
SIGNALS & SYSTEMS (3)
Fourier series and Fourier transform; discrete-time signals and systems and
their Fourier analysis; sampling: z-transform.
PREREQUISITE: E ENG 354
APPROVED START: SP2001
NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 4
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Transient response, frequency response, Bode plots, resonance,
filters, Laplace transform, Fourier series and transform, discrete-time signals/systems;
sampling: z-transform.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-053 E ENG 361
Engineering Electromagnetics
ELECTROMAGNETICS (3)
The principles of electromagnetics is including static electric and magnetic
fields, electric currents, time-varying fields and Maxwell's equations.
PREREQUISITE: E ENG 354; MA SC 450 or MATH 230
APPROVED START: SP2001
NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 4
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Maxwell's equations in free space and matter; static and
quasi-static electric and magnetic fields; steady state currents; energy; forces.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-054 E ENG 433
Control Systems
CONTROL SYSTEMS (3)
Classical/modern approaches to system analysis design; time/frequency domain
modeling, stability, response, optimization, and compensation.
PREREQUISITE: E ENG 317, E ENG 354, M ENG 312
APPROVED START: SP2001
NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 4
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Classical/modern approaches to system analysis/design; time/frequency
domain modeling, stability, response, optimization, and compensation.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: E ENG 317, E MCH 011, PHYS 211
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-055 EDUC 490
Student Teaching
STUDENT TEACHING (1-12)
Observation and teaching in selected elementary or secondary schools under direction
of cooperating classroom teachers and University supervisors. Regular seminars.
PREREQUISITE: all other courses required for teacher certification
APPROVED START: FA2002
NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Observation and teaching in selected elementary or secondary
schools under
direction of cooperating classroom teachers and University supervisors. Regular
seminars. GPA 3.0 or higher. Passing scores on required Praxis I tests.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: eight semester standing, approval of program
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-056 SOCIO 384
Social Problems
SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3)
The courses, interrelationships and possible solutions to major social problems
facing the world.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
CHANGE TITLE: Seminar in Social Problems (SOCIAL PROB SEMINA)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Students will develop a critical analysis of a current social
problem. Specific topics will be indicated by subtitle each semester.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-057 SOCIO 484
Criminology
CRIMINOLOGY (3)
Review of the major social theories of crime causation and of social policies
which have been advanced to diminish crime.
PREREQUISITE: general sociology
APPROVED START: SP2001
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: general sociology or permission of program
PROPOSED START: FA2003
COURSE DROPS
31-03-058 ACCT 300
Accounting Cycles and Controls
ACCTG CYCLES&CNTRL (3)
Study of procedures to gather, to record, to aggregate, and to report accounting
data to managers and external readers.
PREREQUISITE: P ACC 211
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-059 BE SC 472
Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
RES METH BEH SCI (4)
An introduction to the various research methods used by behavioral scientists,
including experimental, quasi-experimental, observational, survey, and psychological
test methodologies.
PREREQUISITE: SCLSC 320
PROPOSED START: SP2003
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Commonwealth College
COURSE ADDS
31-03-060 ADM J 310
Forensic Science I
FORENSIC SC I (3)
Presentation of the techniques, skills, and limitations of modern crime laboratory.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 001 OR CHEM 002
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-061 ADM J 311
Forensic Science II
FORENSIC SC II (3)
Continuation of ADM J 310 including statistical analysis of data from crime
scene.
PREREQUISITE: ADM J 310
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-062 THEA 105 (GA)
Introduction to Theatre
INTRO TO THEATRE (3)
An introduction and overview of the history, craft, and art of the theatre to
foster an informed appreciation of theatrical events. This course is an alternate
to THEA 100.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-063 ENNEC 100 (GS)
Minerals and Resources and the Global Community
MINERALS&RESOURCES (3:3:0)
Resource use decisions and their affect on the individual development and destinies
of nations and groups; minerals in economic development and world history, in
the global economy plus area studies.
APPROVED START: SP2002
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GS
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-064 GEOG 020 (GS)
Human Geography: An Introduction
INTRO HUMAN GEOG (3:3:0)
Spatial perspective on human societies in a modernizing world; regional examples;
use of space and environmental resources; elements of geographic planning.
APPROVED START: SP1995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GS
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-065 GEOG 100 (GS)
Economic Geography
ECON GEOG (3:3:0)
The location of economic activity at both macro- and micro-regional levels on
the earth's surface.
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GS
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-066 GEOG 121 (GS)
Mapping Our Changing World
MAPPING (3)
Fundamental concepts of GIS, cartography, remote sensing, and GPS in the context
of environmental and social problems.
APPROVED START: SP1997
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GS
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-067 GEOSC 010 (GN)
Geology of the National Parks
NATIONAL PARK GEOL (3)
Introduction to geology, geological change and environmental hazards as seen
in the National Parks.
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03067A GEOSC 020 (GN)
Planet Earth
PLANET EARTH (3:2:2)
Nontechnical presentation of earth processes, materials, and landscape. Practicum
includes field trips, study of maps, rocks, and dynamic models, introduction
to geologic experimentation. (This course includes from one to several field
trips for which an additional charge will be made to cover transportation.)
APPROVED START: S11988
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-068 GEOSC 040 (GN)
The Sea Around Us
THE SEA AROUND US (3:2:2)
Introduction to marine science, including physical, chemical, biological, and
geological aspects of oceanography; the sea as a multipurpose natural resource.
APPROVED START: S11988
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to marine sciences and the world ocean, including
physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of oceanography.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-069 MATSE 081 (GN)
Materials in Today's World
MATERIALS TODAY (3:3:0)
A survey of the properties, manufacture, and uses of polymers, ceramics and
metals in today's world with emphasis on modern developments and new materials.
APPROVED START: S12002
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-070 METEO 474
Applications of Statistics to Meteorology
APLCNS OF STAT (3:2:2)
Distribution of scalars and vectors; sampling; regression and correlation in
two and three dimensions; time series, statistical forecasting; forecast verification.
PREREQUISITE: STAT 301 or STAT 401
APPROVED START: SP2001
NEW
CHANGE TITLE: Computer Methods of Meteorological Analysis and Forecasting (
COMP METEO ANAL)
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: STAT 301 or STAT 401 or ENNEC 472
PROPOSED START: FA2003
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Engineering
COURSE ADDS
31-03-071 ENGR 195A
Engineering Internship
ENGR INTERN (1 credit per semester/maximum of 4 credits)
A supervised work experience in a professionally relevant position in research,
industry or government.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-072 E SC 400H
Electromagnetic Fields
ELECTROMAG FIELDS (3:3:0)
Irrotational and solenoidal fields, potentials, vector and scalar field and
wave equations, harmonic and wave functions in various coordinates, radiation.
PREREQUISITE: E E 203, MATH 250
APPROVED START: FA1983
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: E E 210, MATH 250
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-073 I E 450
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
MFG SYS ENG (3:3:0)
Analysis of process selection, planning, optimization, and economics of manufacturing
systems, group technology, automated manufacturing systems, and computer-aided
manufacturing.
PREREQUISITE: CMPSC 201C or CMPSC 201F . Prerequisite or concurrent: I E 328
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Components of automated manufacturing systems (CNC, robots,
programmable logic controllers). Design, analysis and operational issues related
to improved productivity in modern manufacturing systems.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CMPSC 201C and I E 328
PROPOSED START: FA2003
COURSE DROPS
31-03-074 E SC 012S
First-Year Seminar in Engineering Science
E SC 1ST-YR SMNR (1)
First-Year Seminar covering a variety of engineering related topics that vary
from year to year.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Health and Human Development
31-03-075 Change. Reduce minimum number of credits required from 130 credits to 120 credits. Change NURS 315 to 301, 455 to 405, 331 to 406, and 290 to 390; change credits of NURS 418 and 465 from 4 to 3 credits. Remove NURS 466. Change footnotes. Change in credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2003
Altoona College
Capital College
Commonwealth College: Penn State Fayette, Penn State Mont Alto, Penn State New
Kensington, Penn State Shenango, Penn State Worthington Scranton
University Park, College of Health and Human Development
PROFESSOR KAREN H. MORIN, Interim Director, School of Nursing, University Park
This major prepares registered nurse students as professional practitioners in areas of health promotion and maintenance, illness care, and rehabilitation. The major in Nursing is accredited by The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; 212-363-5555, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Part-time and full-time students with a registed nurse license may enroll in the major at University Park and at seven other Penn State locations (Altoona College, Capital College, and Commonwealth College: Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango Valley, and Worthington Scranton).
Senate legislation 42-97 Credit by Portfolio Assessment enables students to receive credit for certain prescribed nursing courses. Students must carry liability insurance and have an annual health examination, and be certified in adult and child CPR when enrolled in any clinical courses. Students also are responsible for their own transportation to clinical settings and may need the use of a car. Criminal background and child abuse history clearances are required.
For the B.S. degree in Nursing, a minimum of 120 credits is required.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(20-22 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)
INTERCULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE:
(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE MAJOR)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
ELECTIVES: 2-5 credits
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 92-93 credits[1]
(This includes 20-22 credits of General Education courses: 3 credit of GHA courses; 7-9 credits of GN courses; 4 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GS courses.)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (67 credits)
BIOL 129(4), BIOL 141 GN(3), BIOL 142(1), HD FS 129 GS(3), MICRB 106 GN(3),
MICRB 107 GN(1), NUTR 251 GHS(3), PSY 002 GS(3), STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
NURS 390(3)[38]
(Sem: 3-4)
NURS 205(3)[37],
NURS 215(3)[37],
NURS 225(3)[37],
NURS 230(4)[37],
NURS 301(4)[37],
NURS 310(4)[37],
NURS 320(4)[37],
NURS 406(4)[37],
NURS 420(4)[37]
(Sem: 5-6)
NURS 200W(3)[38],
NURS 351(3)[38]
(Sem: 5-6)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (19-20 credits)
CHEM 011(3); or CHEM 012 GN(3) and CHEM 014 GN(1) (Sem: 1-4)
SOC 001 GS(3) or SOC 005 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 13 credits from a or b:
a. NURS 415 DF(4)[38],
NURS 405(4)[38],
NURS 418(3)[38],
2 credits from School-approved list (Sem: 7-8)
b. NURS 417 GI(4)[38],
NURS 457(3)[38],
NURS 418(3)[38],
NURS 465(3)[38]
(Sem: 7-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from courses on School-approved list in consultation with adviser (3 credits of which must be at the 400 level)
31-03-076 Change. Reduce minimum number of credits required from 130 credits to 120 credits. Change NURS 315 to 301, 455 to 405, 331 to 406, and 290 to 390. Change footnotes. Change in credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2003
University Park, College of Health and Human Development
PROFESSOR KAREN H. MORIN, Interim Director, School of Nursing, University Park
This major prepares students to become professional practitioners in areas of health promotion and maintenance, illness care, and rehabilitation. After earning the bachelor of science degree in nursing, students are qualified to take the registered nurse examination for licensure by the State Board of Nursing. The Nursing major is accredited by The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; 212-363-5555, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Students are addmited as freshmen into the major.
Full-time students are assigned to a rotation plan for scheduling clinical nursing courses at University Park campus and clinical settings in various locations. The rotation plan may require a summer session at the end of the sophomore year. Students may be required to reside at locations other than University Park campus in some semesters.
Students must carry liability insurance and have an annual health examination, and be certified in adult and child CPR when enrolled in any clinical courses. Students also are responsible for their own transportation to clinical settings and may need the use of a car. Criminal background and child abuse history clearances are required.
For the B.S. degree in Nursing, a minimum of 120 credits is required.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(20-22 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)
INTERCULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
ELECTIVES: 6-9 credits
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 88-89 credits[1]
(This includes 20-22 credits of General Education courses: 3 credit of GHA courses; 7-9 credits of GN courses; 4 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GS courses.)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (79 credits)
NURS 215(3)[38]
(Sem: 1-2)
BIOL 129(4), BIOL 141 GN(3), BIOL 142(1), HD FS 129 GS(3), MICRB 106 GN(3),
MICRB 107 GN(1), NUTR 251 GHS(3), PSY 002 GS(3), STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
NURS 225(3)[38],
NURS 230(4)[38]
(Sem: 3-4)
NURS 200W(3)[38],
NURS 205(3)[38],
NURS 301(4)[38],
NURS 302(4)[38],
NURS 310(4)[38],
NURS 320(4)[38],
NURS 351(3)[38]
(Sem: 5-6)
NURS 400(3)[38],
NURS 405(4)[38],
NURS 406(4)[38],
NURS 415 DF(4)[38],
NURS 420(4)[38]
(Sem: 7-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (6-7 credits)
CHEM 011(3); or CHEM 012 GN(3) and CHEM 014 GN(1) (Sem: 1-4)
SOC 001 GS(3) or SOC 005 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (3 credits)
Select 3 credits from School-approved list in consultation with adviser,
3 credits of which must be at the 400 level (Sem: 7-8)
COURSE ADDS
31-03-077 BB H 468
Neuroanatomical Bases for Disorders of Behavior and Health
NEUROANAT DISORDRS (3)
An examination of the anatomical/cellular/molecular bases for human central
nervous system disorders and their impacts on victims/families/caregivers.
PREREQUISITE: BB H 368, BB H 469 OR PSY 203
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-078 KINES 093 (GHA)
Masters Activity (Sport)
MASTERS ACT (SPT) (1.5 per semester/maximum of 12)
A course that introduces students to movement subcultures by providing the knowledge,
habits, and skills for activity across the lifespan.
PREREQUISITE: successful completion of relevant activity course or permission
of the instructor
PROPOSED START: SP2003
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-079 KINES 013 (GHS)
Standard First Aid, Personal Safety, and CPR
STD FIRST AID, CPR (1:1:1)
Theoretical and technical aspects of standard first aid, personal safety, and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
APPROVED START: SP1998
NEW
CHANGE TITLE: First Aid, Personal Safety, and CPR (CPR, SAFETY, FA)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: A course designed to provide students with the opportunity
for Red Cross
certification in Community First Aid, Safety, and CPR.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-080 KINES 303 (GHS)
Emergency Care
EMERGENCY CARE (3:2:2)
Competencies leading toward certification in Advanced First Aid and Emergency
Care and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
APPROVED START: SP1998
NEW
CHANGE TITLE: Emergency Care - First Aid/Safety/AED (EMER1STAID/SAF/AED)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Develop Skills for First Responder Certification in CPR/AED,
First Aid and Safety by American Red Cross or National Safety Council.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-081 NURS 290
Transition and the Professional Nursing Role
TRAN/PROF NUR ROLE (3:3:0)
Transition to baccalaureate education and professional nursing practice, emphasizing
leadership, management, and issues influencing nursing education and practice.
PREREQUISITE: current and valid RN license
APPROVED START: SP1998
NEW
CHANGE NUMBER: 390
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: TR PROF NS ROLE
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-082 NURS 315
Nursing Care of Middle-Aged Adults
NURS CARE MID AGE (4)
Methods of, and practice in, the delivery of therapeutic nursing care to middle-aged
adults in a variety of settings.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 215, NURS 230, NURS 351
APPROVED START: SP2000
NEW
CHANGE NUMBER: 301
CHANGE TITLE: Nursing Care of Client through the Adult Life Span requiring Medical
Intervention ( NS CR MED INTV)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Practice and delivery of therapeutic nursing care to the
adult patient in a variety of primarily medical settings.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: NURS 215, NURS 225, NURS 230
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-083 NURS 331
Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents
NURS CARE-CHILD (4)
Common health problems and nursing intervention for children and adolescents.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 215, NURS 230, NURS 351
APPROVED START: SP2000
NEW
CHANGE NUMBER: 406
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: NSG CARE CHILD ADO
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: NURS 301, NURS 302, NURS 310, NURS 320, NURS 351
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-084 NURS 418
Application of Family and Community Health Concepts
APL FAM/CMTY HLTH (4:2:6)
Application of family and community health concepts in a specialized practice
setting.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 290, NURS 417, and an RN license
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: APL FM/CM HL CPT
CHANGE CREDITS: 3:1:2
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: NURS 390, NURS 417, NURS 457
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-085 NURS 455
Nursing Related to Complex Health Patterns I
NURS/HLTH PAT I (4)
In-depth study of care of patients with acute medical disease and health problems,
emphasizing nursing theory and practice.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 205, NURS 310, NURS 315, NURS 320, NURS 331, and NURS 351
APPROVED START: SP2001
NEW
CHANGE NUMBER: 405
CHANGE TITLE: Nursing Care of the Adult Client with Complex Health Problems
(NS CR CMPLX PROB)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: In-depth study of care of patients with acute and complex
health problems, utilizing nursing theory and practice.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: NURS 301, NURS 302, NURS 310, NURS 320,and NURS 351
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-086 NURS 460
Nursing Related to Complex Health Patterns II
NURS/HLTH PAT II (4)
Emphasis on nursing theory in the surgical continuum and nursing care of patients
having surgical intervention.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 205, NURS 310, NURS 315, NURS 320, NURS 331, and NURS 351
APPROVED START: SP2001
NEW
CHANGE NUMBER: 302
CHANGE TITLE: Nursing Care of the Client through the Adult Life Span requiring
Surgical Intervention
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: NS CR SURG INTRV
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Practice and delivery of therapeutic nursing care to the
adult patient in a variety of primarily surgical settings.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: NURS 215, NURS 225, NURS 230
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-087 NURS 465
Adult Health Concepts
ADULT HEALTH CPTS (4)
In-depth study of the theory, principles, practice, and roles of adult health
nursing.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 290
APPROVED START: SP1999
NEW
CHANGE TITLE: Health Concepts for Adults with Complex Health Care Needs ( HL
CPTS AD CMPLX)
CHANGE CREDITS: 3:1:2
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: In-depth study of the theoretical principles and roles of
adult clients and families with complex health care needs.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: NURS 390, NURS 457
PROPOSED START: FA2003
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Liberal Arts
COURSE ADDS
31-03-088 ANTH 465H
Fifteen Great Biology Papers
15 GREAT BIO PAPER (3)
Reading and discussion of the most influential papers in the history of biology
that illustrate exceptional insight and elegant reasoning.
PREREQUISITE: ANTH 021 or 3 credits in evolutionary biology or genetics, and
3 credits in statistics
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-089 ANTH 466
The Skull
THE SKULL (3:3:0)
Survey of the mammalian skull from many perspectives including evolution, development,
anatomy, function, and variability of the skull.
PREREQUISITE: ANTH 021
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-090 RL ST 131 (GH)
Introduction to Bioethics
INTRO BIOETHICS (3:3:0)
Studies questions of ethics in relation to biotechnology research and implementation,
genetic engineering, medicine, animal and human rights.
CROSS LIST: PHIL 132
PROPOSED START: SP2003
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-091 ANTH 408
Anthropological Demography
ANTHRO DEMOG (3:3:0)
Analysis of demographic studies in traditional and very small populations.
PREREQUISITE: 3 credits of social science
APPROVED START: FA1986
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: 3 credits in anthropology
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-092 ANTH 453
Anthropology of Religion
ANTH OF RELIGION (3)
Traditional and modern religions and historical and contemporary religious movements
from an anthropological perspective.
PREREQUISITE: SOC 001; ANTH 001 or ANTH 045
APPROVED START: S11997
NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ANTH 001 OR ANTH 045
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-093 CAMS 200 (GH)
Ancient Philosophy
ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY (3)
Examines the thought and influence of major Western thinkers from the pre-Socratics
to the neo-Platonists, emphasizing Plato and Aristotle.
CROSS LIST: PHIL 200
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDCUATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-094 HIST 142 (GS)
History of Communism
HIST OF COMMUNISM (3:3:0)
Marxism; Leninism and evolution of the Soviet Union; formation and development
of the Communist bloc; impact of Chinese Communism.
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GS
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-095 HIST 143 (GH)
History of Fascism and Nazism
FASCISM & NAZISM (3:3:0)
The study of right-wing totalitarianism in the twentieth century, with special
emphasis on Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany.
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-096 PHIL 002 (GH)
Philosophy, Politics, and Social Theory
POL & SOC THEORY (3)
Examines relations between political and social organizations, the justification
and limits of the state, and issues concerning individuality and community.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-097 PHIL 003 (GH)
Relativism, Absolutism, and Moral Reasoning
REL ABS (3)
Major ethical positions and assumptions regarding questions of freedom, choice,
obligation, and conflicts in contemporary moral conduct, values, and reasoning.
APPROVED START: SP1999
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-098 PHIL 008 (GH)
Philosophy and Feminism
PHIL & FEMINISM (3)
Explores diverse feminist philosophies of culture and knowledge, and examines
gender's role in accounts of reality, truth, morality, and justice.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-099 PHIL 010 (GH)
Critical Thinking
CRIT THINK (3)
Discussion of the validity, soundness, and fallacies of everyday language use
and reasoning; informal logic; and manipulative arguments and propaganda.
APPROVED START: SP1999
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-100 PHIL 011 (GH)
Philosophy, Science, and Truth
PHIL SCI TRUTH (3)
Examines the philosophical foundations of natural scientific inquiry, knowledge,
objectivity, and the relation of scientific truth to common sense.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-101 PHIL 013 (GH)
Philosophy, Nature, and the Environment
PHIL NATURE & ENV (3)
Studies competing historical and contemporary conceptions of nature, their philosophical
foundations, and their implications for environmental problems and public policy.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-102 PHIL 100 (GH)
The Meaning of Human Existence
MEANING/HUM EXIST (3)
Explores differing views of the significance of human life, the meaning of freedom,
and the way to a meaningful life.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-103 PHIL 101 (GH)
Pragmatism and American Philosophy
PRAG AMER PHIL (3)
An introduction to American thought and its relation to American culture, with
a focus on the development of pragmatism.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-104 PHIL 102 (GH)
Extistentialism and European Philosophy
EXIST EURO PHIL (3:3:0)
Introduction to European philosophy and issues of life, death, meaning,
and absurdity, with a focus on existentialism and its development.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-105 PHIL 103 (GH)
Introduction to Ethics
INTRO ETHICS (3)
Ethical theory about virtue, duty, autonomy, and life quality applied to moral
problems, including character, violence, oppression, abortion, and suicide.
APPROVED START: SP1999
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-106 PHIL 105 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy of Law and Legal Ethics
INTRO PHIL LAW (3:3:0)
Historical and contemporary philosophies of law; concepts of responsibility,
property, rights, and justice; and ethical issues in legal practice.
APPROVED START: SP1999
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-107 PHIL 106 (GH)
Introduction to Business Ethics
INTRO BUS ETHICS (3:3:0)
Studies ethical foundations of business and ethical problems in business practices
such as advertising, international trade, labor relations, and marketing.
APPROVED START: SP1999
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-108 PHIL 108 (GH)
Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
INTRO SOC POL PHIL (3)
Critical introduction to political authority, rights, justice, community, inequality,
power, pluralism, and other contemporary social and political issues.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-109 PHIL 109 (GH)
Introduction to Aesthetics
INTRO AESTHETICS (3)
Examines the nature of art and aesthetic experience, art's relation to beauty
and truth, and the nature of creativity.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-110 PHIL 110 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy of Science
INTRO PHIL SCIENCE (3)
Examines science's assumptions about knowledge and reality, the relation between
science and culture, and the nature of scientific progress.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-111 PHIL 113 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy of Literature
INTRO PHIL LIT (3)
Examines philosophical ideas in literature, literary forms in philosophies,
style and genre, and relation of philosophy, literature, writing, and culture.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-112 PHIL 115 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy and Education
INTRO PHIL ED (3)
Examines the nature and goals of education, the philosophical foundations of
educational theories, and their economic, political, and cultural implications.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-113 PHIL 116 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy of Social Science
INTRO PHIL SOC SCI (3)
Examines the philosophical foundations of the social sciences, focussing on
issues of methodology, quantification, objectivity, and value-neutrality.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-114 PHIL 117 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy of Mathematics
INTRO PHIL MATH (3)
Central philosophical issues regarding mathematics, including the reality of
numbers, set theory, truth and content, and realism/anti-realism in mathematics.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-115 PHIL 118 (GH)
Introduction to Environmental Philosophy
INTRO ENV PHILO (3)
Considers the moral status of the environment and applies ethical theory to
issues such as preservation, hunger, pollution, and sustainability.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-116 PHIL 120 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy of Economics
INTRO PHIL ECON (3)
Studies philosophical issues such as individualism and preference, behavior
and choice, and history and politics in economic systems and theories.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-117 PHIL 122 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy of History
INTRO PHIL HIST (3)
Examines methodological foundations and interpretations of history, the objectivity
of history, and the issue of history as design or chance.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-118 PHIL 123 (GH)
Introduction to Ethics in Media and Journalism
INTRO ETHICS MEDIA (3)
Studies ethical problems, human values, and politics in differing media forms
and the ways media shape such problems and values.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-119 PHIL 124 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
INTRO PHIL RELIG (3)
Explores the meaning of religious belief and experience, the existence of God,
ideas of spirituality, and the question of immortality.
PREREQUISITE: third-semester standing
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-120 PHIL 125 (GH)
Introduction to Theories of Knowledge
INTRO THRY KNOWL (3)
Historical and contemporary views on the foundations and conditions of knowledge,
belief, justification, and truth, conception, perception, and interpretation.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-121 PHIL 126 (GH)
Introduction to Metaphysics
INTRO METAPHYSICS (3)
Explores the nature of being and reality, the problem of free will and the mind/body
problem, identity, and causality.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-122 PHIL 127 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
INTRO PHIL MIND (3)
Problems and concepts of mind and consciousness including mind-brain identification,
the nature of subjectivity, identity, and artificial intelligence.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-123 PHIL 129 (GH)
Introduction to Philosophy of Language
INTRO PHIL LANG (3)
Studies the nature of meaning in language, how we acquire language, communication,
signs, and language as descriptive of reality.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-124 PHIL 131 (GH)
Introduction to Agricultural Ethics
INTRO AG ETHICS (3)
Includes the study of animal rights, international development, environmental
sustainability, biotechnology, social policy and justice, and agrarian community.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-125 PHIL 132 (GH)
Introduction to Bioethics
INTRO BIOETHICS (3)
Studies questions of ethics in relation to biotechnology research and implementation,
genetic engineering, medicine, animal and human rights.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
ADD CROSS LISTING: RL ST 131
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-126 PHIL 200 (GH)
Ancient Philosophy
ANCIENT PHIL (3)
Examines the thought and influence of major Western thinkers from the pre-Socratics
to the neo-Platonists, emphasizing Plato and Aristotle.
CROSS LIST: CAMS 200
APPROVED START: SP1999
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-127 PHIL 201 (GH)
Medieval Philosophy
MEDIEVAL PHIL (3)
Examines the thought and influence of major Western thinkers from the fourth
to the fifteenth centuries, emphasizing Augustine and Aquinas.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-128 PHIL 202 (GH)
Modern Philosophy
MODERN PHIL (3)
Examines the thought and influence of major Western thinkers from Descartes
to Kant, emphasizing rationalism and empiricism, and critical philosophy.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-129 PHIL 203 (GH)
Nineteenth Century Philosophy
19TH CENT PHIL (3)
Examines the thought and influence of major Western thinkers from Hegel to Nietzsche,
including Marx, Kierkegaard, and Schopenhauer.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-130 PHIL 204 (GH)
Twentieth Century Philosophy
20TH CENT PHIL (3)
Examines the thought and influence of major Western thinkers of the century,
including pragmatists, phenomenologists, existentialists, critical theorists,
and feminists.
APPROVED START: S11998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-131 PHIL 208 (GH)
Contemporary Philosophy
CONTEMPORARY PHIL (3)
Recent trends in philosophical thought and culture, hybrid philosophies, and
the philosophical landscape of the future.
APPROVED START: SP1999
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-132 PHIL 221 (GH)
Philosophy of Science
PHIL OF SCIENCE (3:3:0)
An inquiry into the form and function of concepts, laws, theories, and into
the character of scientific explanation and prediction.
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GH
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-133 SPCOM 350
Small Group Communication
SMALL GROUP COMMUN (3:3:0)
Participation in decision-making groups. Emphasis on skills of group discussion,
leadership, organization, and evaluation.
APPROVED START: FA1983
NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATION: CAS
CHANGE NUMBER: 250
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Skill development in the areas of group discussion, leadership,
and teamwork.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
COURSE DROPS
31-03-134 ANTH 007
Prehistoric Origins of Culture
PREHIST CULT ORIG (3:3:0)
Archaeology of the Paleolithic era focusing upon the emergence of human culture
and upon the early stages of cultural evolution.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Eberly College of Science
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-135 BI SC 003 (GN)
Environmental Science
ENVIRONMENTAL SCI (3:3:0)
Kinds of environments; past and present uses and abuses of natural resources;
disposal of human wastes; prospects for the future. Students who have passed
BIOL 210 or any other upper-level ecology course in biology may not schedule
this course.
APPROVED START: SP1995
NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Kinds of environments; past and present uses and abuses
of natural resources; disposal of human wastes; prospects for the future. Students
who have passed BIOL 220 or any other upper-level ecology course in biology
may not schedule this course.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-136 BIOL 011 (GN)
Introductory Biology I
INTRO BIOL I (3:3:0)
An evolutionary approach to biology, for non-majors in biology-related fields.
Stresses biodiversity, ecology, genetics, and molecular biology. Students who
have passed BIOL 110 may not schedule this course.
APPROVED START: S11992
NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to fundamental biological topics (including
cells, energy transduction, genetics, evolution, organismal structure/function,
ecology) for non-majors biology-related fields.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-137 BIOL 027 (GN)
Introduction to Plant Biology
PLANT BIOL (3:2:2)
Cellular structure and organization; physiological processes; classification;
reproduction and development; relationship of plant groups. Students who have
passed BIOL 240W may not schedule this course.
APPROVED START: S11991
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-138 BIOL 055 (GN)
Introduction to the Biology of Aging
BIOLOGY OF AGING (3:3:0)
Examination of human aging from a biological perspective; causes, physiological
and pathological changes and factors that contribute to life prolongation. For
non-majors; students who have passed BIOL 409 may not enroll for this course.
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Examination of human aging from a biological perspective.
Population demographics, physiological and pathological changes, and healthy
lifestyles are discussed. Students who have passed BIOL 409 may not schedule
this course.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-139 BIOL 110 (GN)
Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity
BIOLOGY CONC BIOD (4:3:2)
A study of the evolution of the major groups of organisms including the fundamental
concepts of biology.
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-140 BIOL 129
Mammalian Anatomy
MAMMALIAN ANATOMY (4:2:4)
Anatomy of a mammal, with special reference to that of man. Students who have
passed BIOL 421 may not schedule this course.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
ADDING GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-141 BIOL 141 (GN)
Physiology
PHYSIOLOGY (3:3:0)
Normal functions of the animal body, with special reference to those of man.
Students who have passed BIOL 472 may not schedule this course.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
CHANGE TITLE: Introductory Physiology
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Explanation of the normal structure and function of the
animal body, with special emphasis on human body systems. Students who have
passed BIOL 472 may not schedule this course.
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-142 BIOL 230W (GN)
Biology: Molecules and Cells
BIOLOGY MOL CELLS (4:3:2)
A study of cellular phenomena including molecular genetics and metabolic interactions.
(BIOL 220W, 230W, and 240W each carry only 1 credit of "writing";
all three courses must be taken to meet the writing requirement.)
PREREQUISITE: BIOL 110, CHEM 012
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-143 BIOL 240W (GN)
Biology: Function and Development of Organisms
BIOL FUNC DEV ORG (4:3:2)
A study of development and physiological processes at the organismic level.
(BIOL 220W, 230W, and 240W each carry only 1 credit of "writing";
all three courses must be taken to meet the writing requirement.)
PREREQUISITE: BIOL 110, CHEM 012
APPROVED START: S11995
NEW
RECERTIFY GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GN
PROPOSED START: FA2003
APPENDIX B
Graduate
COURSE ADDS
31-03-144 ACS 537
Noise Control Engineering I
NCE I (3)
As the first of three courses, this course provides an orientation to the program
and covers fundamentals of noise control.
PREREQUISITE: BS in engineering or related field, or instructor approval
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-145 ACS 538
Noise Control Engineering II
NCE II (3)
This course applies fundamentals of noise control covered in Noise Control Engineering
I to the noise generation, propagation, measurement and effects.
PREREQUISITE: BS in engineering or related field, or instructor approval
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-146 ACS 539
Noise Control Engineering III
NCE III (3)
This course covers advanced methods for the analyses of noise and vibration
and treatments for control of noise and vibration.
PREREQUISITE: BS in engineering or related field, or instructor approval
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-147 AEREC 501
Agricultural Production Economics I
AGR PROD ECON I (3)
Application of microeconomic theory to problems and decisions of farm households
and agricultural firms.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
CROSS LIST: AG EC 501
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-148 AEREC 502
Economics of Natural Resources and Rurual Development
NAT RES & RUR DEV (3)
Emphasis will be placed on the application of economic concepts to problems
and policies in rural areas.
PREREQUISITS: ECON 502, ECON 503
CROSS LIST: AG EC 502, CEDEV 502
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-149 AEREC 503
Agricultural Marketing
AGR MKTG (3)
Economic analysis of food marketing firms and institutions; identification and
measurement of dimensions of market performance; public policy.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
CROSS LIST: AG EC 503
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-150 AEREC 510
Econometrics I
ECONOMETRICS I (3)
General linear model, multicolinearity, specification error, autocorrelation,
heteroskedasticity, restricted least squares, functional form, dummy variables,
limited dependent variables.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 490 or STAT 462 or STAT 501
CROSS LIST: AG EC 510, ECON 510
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-151 AEREC 511
Econometrics II
ECONOMETRICS II (3)
Stochastic regressors, distributed lag models, pooling cross-section and time-series
data, simultaneous equation models.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 510
CROSS LIST: AG EC 511, ECON 511
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-152 AEREC 519
Resource and Environmental Economics I
RES AND ENV ECON I (3)
Theories and methods for economic analysis of natural resource and environmental
policies with applications to current issues.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
CROSS LIST: AG EC 519
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-153 AEREC 525
Research Methods in Rural Social Sciences
RES METH RURAL SOC (3)
Scientific method in planning and conducting research.
PREREQUISITE: 9 credits in social sciences
CROSS LIST: AG EC 525
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-154 AEREC 527
Quantitative Methods I
QUANT METHODS I (3)
Quantitative techniques applied to agricultural economic issues.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
CROSS LIST: AG EC 527
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-155 AEREC 533
Rural Development Research Methods and Topics
RURAL DEVELOPMENT (3)
Advanced theories and methods for rural economic development research.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 502, AG EC 511, ECON 521
CROSS LIST: AG EC 533, CEDEV 533
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-156 AEREC 534
Agricultural Production Economics II
AGR PROD ECON II (3)
Current problems and methods of analysis in production economics research.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 521, AG EC 527, AG EC 511
CROSS LIST: AG EC 534
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-157 AEREC 536
Agricultural Commodity Markets
AGR COMM MARKETS (3)
Specification, identification, and estimation of models for use in the evaluation
and control of agricultural market behavior.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 510 or AG EC 511or ECON 521
CROSS LIST: AG EC 536
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-158 AEREC 538
Policy for the Food and Agricultural Sector
FOOD & AG POLICY (3)
Policy formation; policies for food and agriculture, consequences for farmers,
consumers, resources; farm program benefits and costs; current issues.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 511, ECON 521, ECON 522
CROSS LIST: AG EC 538
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-159 AEREC 539
International Agricultural Trade
INTL AGRI TRADE (3)
Analysis of determinants, institutions, and policy control of agricultural trade.
Role of agricultural trade in the general economy and development.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
CROSS LIST: AG EC 539
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-160 AEREC 541
Resource and Environmental Economics II
RES & ENV ECON II (3)
Key theories and analytical methods of resource and environmental economics.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 511, AG EC 519, ECON 521
CROSS LIST: AG EC 541
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-161 AEREC 550
International Economic Development and Agriculture
ECON DEV (3)
The economic development process with particular emphasis on agriculture.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
CROSS LIST: AG EC 550
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-162 AEREC 589
Seminar in Econometric Theory
SEM ECONOMET THRY (3)
Theories and methods relevant to the application of statistical methods to economics.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 510, AG EC 511
CROSS LIST: AG EC 589, ECON 589
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-163 AEREC 590
Colloquium
COLLOQUIUM (1-3)
Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty,
students, or outside speakers.
CROSS LIST: AG EC 590
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-164 AEREC 596
Individual Studies
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES (1-9)
Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an
individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
CROSS LIST: AG EC 596
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-165 AEREC 597
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow
subject which may be topical or of specific interest.
CROSS LIST: AG EC 597
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-166 APLNG 592
Introduction to Qualitative Research on Foreign and Second Language Learning
F/SLA QUAL RESCH (3:2:0)
This course offers an introduction to qualitative research methods in applied
linguistics and language learning.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-167 BIOL 550
Classic Ecology
CLASS ECOL (1:1:0)
This course intends to illustrate the historical developments in the science
of ecology and how these developments have shaped the current study of ecology.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL 563
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-168 BUSAD 545
Negotiation Strategies
NEGOTIATION STRAT (3)
This course covers strategies and tactics for understanding conflicts, for negotiating
effectively, and for dealing successfully with power in organizations.
PREREQUISITE: MGMT 501
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-169 GER 515
Introduction to German Applied Linguistics
GERMAN APLNG (3:1:1)
Introduction to the major areas of the broad field of Applied Linguistics as
relevant to the study of German.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-170 W F S 560
Estimation of Fish and Wildlife Population Parameters
WILDL FISH POP EST (4)
Application of statistical models to estimate population parameters such as
survival rates and population size.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 141, STAT 501, STAT 502 or permission of program
PROPOSED START: SP2003
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-171 AG EC 501
Agricultural Production Economics I
AGR PROD ECON I (3)
Application of microeconomic theory to problems and decisions of farm households
and agricultural firms.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
APPROVED START: FA1986
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 501
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-172 AG EC 502
Economics of Natural Resources and Rural Development
NAT RES & RUR DEV (3)
Emphasis will be placed on the application of economic concepts to problems
and policies in rural areas.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502, ECON 503
CROSS LIST: CEDEV 502
APPROVED START: FA2000
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 502
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-173 AG EC 503
Agricultural Marketing
AGR MKTG (3)
Economic analysis of food marketing firms and institutions; identification and
measurement of dimensions of market performance; public policy.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
APPROVED START: FA1986
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 503
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-174 AG EC 510
Econometrics I
ECONOMETRICS I (3)
General linear model, multicolinearity, specification error, autocorrelation,
heteroskedasticity, restricted least squares, functional form, dummy variables,
limited dependent variables.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 490 or STAT 462 or STAT 501
CROSS LIST: ECON 510
APPROVED START: FA1983
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 510
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-175 AG EC 511
Econometrics II
ECONOMETRICS II (3)
Stochastic regressors, distributed lag models, pooling cross-section and time-series
data, simultaneous equation models.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 510
CROSS LIST: ECON 511
APPROVED START: F21981
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 511
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-176 AG EC 519
Resource and Environmental Economics I
RES AND ENV ECON I (3)
Theories and methods for economic analysis of natural resource and environmental
policies with applications to current issues.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
APPROVED START: S11991
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 519
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-177 AG EC 525
Research Methods in Rural Social Sciences
RES METH RURAL SOC (3)
Scientific method in planning and conducting research.
PREREQUISITE: 9 credits in social sciences
APPROVED START: F21981
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 525
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-178 AG EC 527
Quantitative Methods I
QUANT METHODS I (3)
Quantitative techniques applied to agricultural economic issues.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
APPROVED START: F21981
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 527
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-179 AG EC 533
Rural Development Research Methods and Topics
RURAL DEVELOPMENT (3)
Advanced theories and methods for rural economic development research.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 502, AG EC 511, ECON 521
CROSS LIST: CEDEV 533
APPROVED START: FA2000
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 533
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-180 AG EC 534
Agricultural Production Economics II
AGR PROD ECON II (3)
Current problems and methods of analysis in production economics research.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 521, AG EC 527, AG EC 511
APPROVED START: FA1986
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 534
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-181 AG EC 536
Agricultural Commodity Markets
AGR COMM MARKETS (3)
Specification, identification, and estimation of models for use in the evaluation
and control of agricultural market behavior.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 510 or AG EC 511 or ECON 521
APPROVED START: FA1983
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 536
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-182 AG EC 538
Policy for the Food and Agricultural Sector
FOOD & AG POLICY (3)
Policy formation; policies for food and agriculture, consequences for farmers,
consumers, resources; farm program benefits and costs; current issues.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 511, ECON 521, ECON 522
APPROVED START: FA1983
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 538
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-183 AG EC 539
International Agricultural Trade
INTL AGRI TRADE (3)
Analysis of determinants, institutions, and policy control of agricultural trade.
Role of agricultural trade in the general economy and development.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
APPROVED START: SP1991
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 539
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-184 AG EC 541
Resource and Environmental Economics II
RES & ENV ECON II (3)
Key theories and analytical methods of resource and environmental economics.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 511, AG EC 519, ECON 521
APPROVED START: S11990
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 541
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-185 AG EC 550
International Economic Development and Agriculture
INT ECON DEV (3)
The economic development process with particular emphasis on agriculture.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502
APPROVED START: S11987
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 550
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-186 AG EC 589
Seminar in Econometric Theory
SEM ECONOMET THRY (3)
Theories and methods relevant to the application of statistical methods to economics.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 510, AG EC 511
CROSS LIST: ECON 589
APPROVED START: S11997
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 589
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-187 AG EC 590
Colloquium
COLLOQUIUM (1-3)
Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty,
students, or outside speakers
APPROVED START: S11987
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 590
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-188 AG EC 596
Individual Studies
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES (1-9)
Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an
individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
APPROVED START: SP1987
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 596
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-189 AG EC 597
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively
narrow subject which may be topical or of specific interest.
APPROVED START: SP1987
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 597
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-190 CEDEV 502
Economics of Natural Resources and Rural Development
NAT RES RURAL DEV (3)
Emphasis will be placed on the application of economic concepts to problems
and policies in rural areas.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 502, ECON 503
CROSS LIST: AG EC 502
APPROVED START: FA2000
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 502
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-191 CEDEV 533
Rural Development Research Methods and Topics
RURAL DEVELOPMENT (3)
Advanced theories and methods for rural economic development research.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 502, AG EC 511, ECON 521
CROSS LIST: AG EC 533
APPROVED START: FA2000
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 533
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-192 ECON 510
Econometrics I
ECONOMETRICS I (3)
General linear model, multicolinearity, specification error, autocorrelation,
heteroskedasticity, restricted least squares, functional form, dummy variables,
limited dependent variables.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 490 or STAT 462 or STAT 501
CROSS LIST: AG EC 510
APPROVED START: SP1993
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 510
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-193 ECON 511
Econometrics II
ECONOMETRICS II (3)
Stochastic regressors, distributed lag models, pooling cross-section and time-series
data, simultaneous equation models.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 510
CROSS LIST: AG EC 511
APPROVED START: F21981
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 511
PROPOSED START: FA2003
OLD
31-03-194 ECON 589
Seminar in Econometric Theory
SEM ECONOMET THRY (3)
Theories and methods relevant to the application of statistical methods to economics.
PREREQUISITE: AG EC 510, AG EC 511
CROSS LIST: AG EC 589
APPROVED START: S11997
NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: AEREC 589
PROPOSED START: FA2003
APPENDIX C
College of Medicine
COURSE ADDS
31-03-195 FCMED 722
Family Medicine Acting Internship
FCMED AI (5)
The goal of the inpatient experience is to allow the fourth-year medical student
to accept responsibility for the planning and execution of ongoing care of hospitalized
patients, evaluate patients in the emergency room to determine if hospitalization
is necessary and to perform the duties of an admitting physician. The student
will work as a member of the family medicine inpatient service team and will
remain in the hospital until the days' work is completed. The student will have
one weekend free. Three weekends will be spent working with the inpatient team.
PREREQUISITE: successful completion of all third-year clerkships
PROPOSED START: SP2003
APPENDIX D
Dickinson School of Law
COURSE ADDS
31-03-196 CCLAW 970
Insurance Coverage: Selected Topics
INSURANCE TOPICS (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: Y
This course provides students with a detailed examination of selected topics
in insurance coverage law. The purpose of the course is to develop an understanding
of insurance coverage principles through a detailed examination of a certain
policy form. The form chosen, and therefore the type of insurance examined,
will vary from year to year.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-197 INTER 966
International Business Litigation
INTER BUS LITIG (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: Y
This course is intended to acquaint students with the legal implications of
globalization. It addresses the resolution of disputes created by international
contracts and global business transactions. The potential tort liability that
can flow from international commercial conduct also is assessed. Various basic
topics are treated, including: (1) the certification and training of international
lawyers; (2) the liability exposure of multinational enterprises; (3) the State
as an actor in global commerce; (4) problems of comparative jurisdiction, service
of process and evidence-gathering, proof of foreign law, and the enforcement
of foreign judgments; (5) the extraterritorial application of national law;
and (6) attempts to establish a transborder law and legal process.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-198 LABOR 961
The Employment Relationship
EMPLOYMENT LAW (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: Y
This course covers the legal regulation of the non-union employment relationship
through common law theories and discrete statutes. The course is divided into
five parts. First, the course considers the social and economic meaning of work
and the historical foundations of legal regulation through contract law. Second,
the course surveys the obligations that employers owe to third parties with
regard to the conduct of their employees. Third, the course examines the obligations
that third parties
owe employers and employees, specifically the duty not to interfere with the
employment relationship. Fourth, the course is principally concerned with the
employer's obligations to its employees, principally in the areas of privacy
and the limits on the ability to terminate employment. Finally, the course reviews
the obligations that employees owe to their employers, both during the employment
relationship and after termination.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-199 PERSP 973
Biotechnology Law
BIOTECHNOLOGY LAW (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: Y
This course will provide students a comprehensive understanding of the legal
issues posed by developments in genetic technologies. The course will provide
an overview of the history and technical foundations of the field and examine
the legal dimensions of biotechnology. Generally, the course will examine how
the law reacts to legal problems that arise from new
technologies and examine whether the law is capable of anticipating such problems
and acting prospectively.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
31-03-200 SKILS 962
Domestic Arbitration
DOMESTIC ARBITRATE (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
This course provides an introduction to the domestic law and practice of arbitration.
It assess the statutory and decisional law basis for arbitration, especially
the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act. It investigates the central doctrinal
issues in the field: the enforceability of unilaterally-imposed arbitration
agreements, the arbitrability of statutory rights - in particular, civil rights
matters, and the use of contract to establish the law of arbitration between
the arbitrating parties. Emphasis is placed upon practical problems that have
emerged in the practice of arbitration law: the selection of arbitrators, the
use of discovery and evidence-gathering in arbitral proceedings, and the content
of arbitration agreements. The course also addresses the new uses of arbitration
in the consumer, health, and employment fields.
PROPOSED START: SP2003
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
31-03-201 PERSP 978
Native American Law
NATIVE AMER LAW (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
This course has several segments covering such matters as federal and state
power over Native American affairs; personal rights and liberties under tribal
law; and the history of treaties with and legislation concerning Native Americans.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 3
PROPOSED START: FA2003