APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Agricultural Sciences

36-05-001 Change name of Major from Animal Bioscience to Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. Reduce number of credits required for the degree from 130 to 124 credits. Revise program description. Add VB SC 211, 421; remove AG BM 101, AN SC 305, 306, 309, 310, 311, 327, VB SC 405; change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

PROFESSOR LESTER C. GRIEL Jr., Program Coordinator

This major provides a strong background in those biological and physical sciences underlying contemporary veterinary science and establishes a sound foundation for graduate-level study in veterinary and related biomedical disciplines. The student has the option to focus their area of study by selecting supporting courses in a variety of areas.

The mission of the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences major is to prepare students for admission to veterinary school and/or entry into graduate programs or employment in veterinary and biomedical research and development. Students may prepare for graduate programs in disciplines such as genetics, nutrition, microbiology, animal sciences, physiology, biochemistry, or others.

For the B.S. degree in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, a minimum of 124 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 46 credits
(18 of these 46 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 7-9 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 87-89 credits
(This includes 18 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (56 credits)
BIOL 110 GN(4), CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 113 GN(1), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
AN SC 001(4)[1], PHYS 250 GN(4), PHYS 251 GN(4), STAT 250 GQ(3) (Sem: 3-4)
AN SC 301(3)[1], BIOL 222(3)[1], MICRB 201(3), MICRB 202(2) (Sem: 5-6)
VB SC 211 GQ(3), VB SC 303(3)[1], VB SC 421(4) (Sem: 4-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (22-24 credits)
Select 4 credits from BIOL 220W GN(4), BIOL 230W GN(4), or BIOL 240W GN(4) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 6-8 credits from CHEM 202(3), CHEM 203(3); or CHEM 210(3), CHEM 212(3), CHEM 213(2) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 3 credits from AN SC 423(3) or BIOL 472(3) (Sem: 5-6)
Select 3 credits from AG EC 101 GS(3), ECON 002 GS(3), or ECON 004 GS(3) (Sem: 1-3)
Select 6 credits from B M B 211(3), B M B 212(1), B M B 221(2); or B M B 401(3), B M B 402(3) (Sem: 5-6)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)[1]
Select 9 credits of 400-level courses from department list (must include 3 credits of a grade of C or better) (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.

36-05-002 Drop Environmental and Renewable Resource Economics, B.S.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session Fall Semester 2008

Environmental and Renewable Resource Economics

University Park, College of Agricultural Sciences (E RRE)

PROFESSOR JAMES W. DUNN, Program Coordinator

This major is intended for students concentrating their studies on how economics is used to examine and solve environmental and renewable resource problems. Required courses develop a foundation in economics, other social sciences, and the environmental sciences.

Graduates find employment as environmental economists, resource economists, or policy specialists with environmental sections of large businesses, consulting firms, state and federal environmental protection and resource management agencies, and nongovernmental environmental resource organizations.

For the B.S. degree in Environmental and Renewable Resource Economics, a minimum of 121 credits is required.

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(22-23 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)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 13-16 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 82-85 credits
(This includes 22-23 credits of General Education courses: 7-8 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GS courses; 3 credits of GWS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (40 credits)
AG BM 101 GS(3)[1], MATH 110 GQ(4), MATH 111 GQ(2) (Sem: 1-2)
CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 111(1) (Sem: 1-2)
ECON 004 GS(3), R SOC 011 GS;US(3) (Sem: 1-4)
AG EC 201(3)[1], ECON 302 GS(3)[1] (Sem: 3-4)
ECON 304 GS(3) (Sem: 5-6)
AG EC 431W(3)[1], AG EC 429(3)[1], E R M 411(3), ECON 428(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (24-27 credits)
BI SC 003 GN(3); or BIOL 011 GN(3), BIOL 012 GN(1) (Sem: 1-2)
CMPSC 101 GQ(3) or CMPSC 203 GQ(4) (Sem: 3-4)
ENGL 202A GWS(3), ENGL 202C GWS(3), or ENGL 202D GWS(3) (Sem: 5-6)
ECON 390(3) or STAT 460(3) (Sem: 3-8)
STAT 200 GQ(4), STAT 250 GQ(3), or AG 400(4) (Sem: 3-8)
Select 9 credits from AG BM 407(3), AG BM 420(3), AG EC 307(3), AG BM 338 IL(3), AG EC 403(3), AG EC 450 IL(3), ENNEC 491(3), ECON 443(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (18 credits)
Select 6-9 credits in environmental science from department list (Sem: 3-8)
Select 6-9 credits in environmental social science from department list (Sem: 3-8)
Select 3 credits of methods in environmental science or social science from department list (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.

COURSE ADDS

36-05-003 AEE 201 (GS)
Interpersonal Skills for Tomorrow's Leaders
LEADERSHIP SKILLS (3)
Study of concepts of self identity, values and interpersonal relations as related to professional and personal life.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-004 AN SC 457
Equine Reproduction and Breeding Farm Management
EQUINE REPRO (3)
Advanced aspects of equine reproduction will be covered, including collection of semen, processing it for shipment, and insemination of mares.
PREREQUISITE: AN SC 327, AN SC 407
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-005 AN SC 467
Equine Nutrition and Feeding
EQUINE NUTR (3)
Equine gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; energy and nutrient requirements for body functions; applied interrelationships between nutrition, health, and performance.
PREREQUISITE: AN SC 301, AN SC 327
PROPOSED START: S12008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-006 YFE 211
Foundations: Civic and Community Engagement
FND CIV COM ENGAGE (3)
Conceptual foundations of public scholarship and orientation to contemporary themes and issues in civic and community engagement.
APPROVED START: S12004

NEW
ADD GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GS
ADD UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES CODE: US;IL
PROPOSED START: S12008

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Altoona College

COURSE ADDS

36-05-007 INART 205 (GA)
Introducing the Beatles
THE BEATLES (3)
The influence and achievement of the Beatles as artists focusing on their recordings and films as sociocultural artifacts.
PROPOSED START: S12008

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Behrend College

36-05-008 Drop the Associate Degree in Manfacturing Technology.

Proposed effective date: Spring Semester 2007

Manufacturing Technology

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College (2 MFT)
University College (2MTCC): Penn State York - (hold on enrollment at Penn State York effective Fall 2002)

Not all options are available at every campus. Contact the campus you are interested in attending to determine which options are offered.

PROFESSOR RICHARD C. PROGELHOF, in charge

This major is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the manufacturing industry. The program of study includes courses in applied materials, mechanics, manufacturing processes, quality control, computer-aided modeling, technical communications and a concentration in a manufacturing area.

Graduates of this major may qualify for admission to one of the baccalaureate degree majors in Engineering Technology offered in the Penn State system. The number of credits applied to the baccalaureate degree will depend upon the degree requirements.

For the Associate in Science degree in Manufacturing Technology, a minimum of 66 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 21 credits
(9 of these credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 66 credits
(This includes 9 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GWS; 3 credits of GQ.)

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 30 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits)
ENGL 015 GWS(3), IET 101(3)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
CAS 100 GWS(3), IET 109(3)[1], MCH T 111(3)[1] (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (15 credits)
EG T 101(1), EG T 102(1), EG T 114(2), EG T 120(3), or EG T 201(2), METBD 111(3) (Sem: 1-4)
CMPSC 110(3)[1] or MET 107(3)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
MATH 021 GQ(3)[1], MATH 026 GQ(3)[1], or MATH 081 GQ(3)[1], MATH 082 GQ(3)[1]

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 24 credits

GENERAL MANUFACTURING OPTION: (24 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (4 credits)
IET 215(2), IET 216(2) (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (20 credits)
Select 20 credits from School-approved list (Sem: 1-4)

PLASTICS OPTION: (24 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (10 credits)
MFTBD 060(3), MFTBD 061(4), MFTBD 062(3) (Sem: 1-2)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (14 credits)
Select 6 credits of plastics courses from School-approved list (Sem: 1-4)
Select 8 credits of technical courses from School-approved list (Sem: 1-4)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

COURSE ADDS

36-05-009 M E 491
Bioengineering Applications of Mechanical Engineering
BIOENG IN MECH ENG (3)
Application of mechanical engineering knowledge in the context of life sciences.
PREREQUISITE: E E 211, M E 320, M E 357, E MCH 013 or permission of program
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-010 SWENG 452W
Embedded Real Time Systems
EMB REAL TIME SYS (3)
The design and implementation of real time systems.
PREREQUISITE: CMPSC 472 or CMPSC 473 or CMPEN 441
PROPOSED START: S12008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-011 M E 357
System Dynamics
SYSTEM DYNAMICS (3:3:0)
Introduction to control of mechanical and electrical systems; mathematical modeling; performance and design of control systems.
PREREQUISITE: CMPSC 201 or CMPSC 202, E E 211 or E E 251, MATH 251
APPROVED START: SP2008

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Mathematical modeling and analysis of linear dynamic systems; performance and design of simple controllers.
PROPOSED START: SP2009

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Smeal College of Business

COURSE ADDS

36-05-012 B A 304H
Honors Core Management
MGMT (2)
Junior Core Business Management - Honors Section.
PREREQUISITE: ACCTG 211, B A 243 or B A 241, B A 242, ECON 002, ECON 004, ENGL 015, MATH 110 or MATH 140, MIS 204, SCM 200 or STAT 200
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-013 MIS 204H
Honors Introduction to Management Information Systems
HONOR INTRO TO MIS (3)
Introduction to the use of information systems in business organizations.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-014 SCM 200H (GQ)
Honors Introduction to Statistics for Business
HNR INTRO STAT BUS (4)
Introduction to business statistics including topics in probability theory, sampling, inference, quality assurance, regression, forecasting, and simulation.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 018, MATH 110, or MATH 140
PROPOSED START: S12008

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Capital College

36-05-015 Change. Revise program description. Add C or better requirements to entrance to major courses: ACCTG 211, ENGL 015 GWS, 030 GWS, MATH 110 GQ, 140 GQ, SCM 200 GQ, STAT 200 GQ and to courses ACCTG 310, 403, B A 462 and 6 credits of 400-level ACCTG courses. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Accounting

Capital College (ACCT)

PROFESSOR JOHN M. TRUSSEL, Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business

This major helps students prepare for careers in auditing and public accounting, industrial and managerial accounting, and in governmental and not-for-profit 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 to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. Graduates may also elect to pursue other professional certifications, including certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). 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 120 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 60 credits should be from business and business-related courses. Students wishing to fulfill the 150 credit-hour education option to become a CPA in Pennsylvania (which reduces the experience requirement for certification) are encouraged to enter Capital College's Master of Business Administration program or the Master of Science in Information Systems program subsequent to receiving their undergraduate accounting degree.

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Accounting major requires the completion of 8 entry-to-major courses: ACCTG 211(4)[1]; B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2); ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3); ENGL 015 GWS(3)[1] or ENGL 030 GWS(3)[1]; MATH 110 GQ(4)[1] or MATH 140 GQ(4)[1]; MIS 204(3); SCM 200 GQ(4)[1] or STAT 200 GQ(4)[1]; 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.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(12 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education Course Requirements in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 8 credits of non-business courses

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 79 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education Courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 6 credits of GQ courses)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (55 credits)
ACCTG 211(4)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
ENGL 202D GWS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
MIS 204(3) (Sem: 1-4)
B A 364Y US;IL(3), B A 462(3)[1], FIN 301(3), MIS 390(3), SCM 310(3) (Sem: 5-8)
MGMT 301(3), MKTG 301(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ACCTG 310(3)[1], ACCTG 311(3)[1], ACCTG 340(3)[1], ACCTG 403(3)[1], ACCTG 471(3)[1], ACCTG 472(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (18 credits)
B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from MATH 110 GQ(4)[1] or MATH 140 GQ(4)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from SCM 200 GQ(4)[1] or STAT 200 GQ(4)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
Select 6 credits[1] from the following: ACCTG 410(3), ACCTG 431(3), ACCTG 432(3), ACCTG 440(3), ACCTG 462(3), ACCTG 461 IL(3), ACCTG 463(3), ACCTG 473(3), ACCTG 489(3), ACCTG 494(1-12), ACCTG 496(1-18), ACCTG 497(1-9) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from 200-400 level business courses from: ACCTG, B A, ECON, FIN, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, or SCM 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.

36-05-016 Drop the Health Care Management Program.

Proposed effective date: Spring Semester 2007

Health Care Management (H C M)

Capital College

36-05-017 Change. Add grade of C or better requirement to 9 credit selection. Remove IST 110. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Information Systems

Capital College (INFSY)

PROFESSOR JOHN M. TRUSSEL, Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business Administration

This major prepares students to enter rapidly expanding fields associated with technology. This includes programming, systems analysis and design, database administration, network management, support services and training, and management of information resources. Students obtain competence both in information technology and in business theory. Thus, the curriculum combines technical content with managerial aspects of information systems. Each student's background is complemented with basic business instruction in accounting, marketing, management, and finance. With business and non-business electives, the program is designed to develop necessary skills to be an effective Information Systems employee. 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 exciting and challenging world of business.

Students will obtain:

• Knowledge in technologies that support the information environment.
• Knowledge in business or organizational processes that are supported by technology.
• General skills and abilities that promote good communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Skills to participate in and lead multidisciplinary teams in the development, implementation, and management of information technology solutions.

The program meets the objectives through varied experiences and an emphasis on good communication skills.

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Information Systems major requires the completion of 8 entry-to-major courses: ACCTG 211(4); B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2); ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3); ENGL 015 GWS(3) or ENGL 030 GWS(3); MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4); MIS 204(3); SCM 200 GQ(4), or STAT 200 GQ(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.

For a B.S. in Information Systems, a minimum of 120 credits is required. At least 30 credits of the final 60 credits must be taken at the Capital College. At least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the degree must be taken at the Capital College. No more than 60 credits should be from business and business-related courses.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(12 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education Course Requirements in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 7-8 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 79-80 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 6 credits of GQ courses)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (49 credits)
ACCTG 211(4) (Sem: 1-4)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), MIS 204(3) (Sem: 1-4)
ENGL 202D GWS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
B A 364Y US;IL(3), B A 462(3), FIN 301(3), MIS 390(3)[1], SCM 310(3), (Sem: 5-8)
MIS 307(3)[1], MIS 465(3)[1], MIS 448(3)[1], MIS 450(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)
MGMT 301(3), MKTG 301(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (24-25 credits)
B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3-4 credits from CMPSC 101 GQ(3) or CMPSC 121 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from SCM 200 GQ(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 9 credits[1] from the following: IST 302(3), IST 451(3), MIS 413(3), MIS 440(3), MIS 446(3), MIS 460(3), MIS 461(3), MIS 466(3), MIS 489(3) (Sem: 5-8).

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from 200-400 level business courses from: ACCTG, B A, ECON, FIN, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, or SCM 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.

36-05-018 Change. Add ACCTG 200-499, COMMS 300-499, FIN 300-499, MGMT 300-499, MKTG 300-499, PL SC 409, 444, 488, SO SC 300-400, SRA 211; Remove COMM 458, CRIMJ 100, 113, H C M 300-499, PUBPL 320, 446; Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Public Policy

Capital College (PUBPL): Penn State Harrisburg

PROFESSOR CAROL NECHEMIAS, Program Coordinator
School of Public Affairs
Penn State Harrisburg
777 West Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, PA 17057
c4n@psu.edu
717-948-6049

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 explores a myriad of critical issues facing our communities, the nation, and the world. Students receive the educational foundation for careers in the public sector, in government-related businesses, and in non-profit organizations, as well as for graduate work 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. Students may wish but are not required to pursue a concentration within the Public Policy major. The following concentrations are available: U.S. Public Policy; Law and Justice; and International Policy. Students should consult their adviser for a complete listing of courses in each of these concentrations. Overall, the Public Policy program seeks to advance the ideals of an active, informed citizenry and a commitment to public service.

Our proximity to the state capital at Harrisburg provides students with a rich environment for both study and for internships. In addition to our full-time faculty, Public Policy draws on part-time faculty with particular professional strengths. In recent years students have explored politics and political issues in classes taught by a state senator, a former lieutenant governor, a corrections system administrator, and a governor's press secretary. This integration of academic study with the "real world" of Pennsylvania politics and policy making is further enhanced through quality internships. The Public Policy program prides itself in placing qualified students in internships that facilitate the development of professional skills and promote the prospects for professional employment following graduation. Internship options include the Harrisburg Semester: Public Service Leadership Internships (PSLI). (For more information, see www.hbg.psu.edu/hbg/hburgsem.) Students are encouraged to complete an internship during their senior year. Additional information regarding internships may be obtained by contacting the Public Policy Internship Coordinator.

Admission Requirements for Transfer Students:
Transfer students must have a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average. The evaluation of prior college work is done on an individual basis by the Office of Enrollment Services at Penn State Harrisburg.

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.

For a B.S. degree in Public Policy, a minimum of 120 credits is required.

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 in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 16 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 65 credits
(This includes 6 credits of General Education GS courses.)
(At least 15 credits must be at the 400 level.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits)[1]
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), PL SC 001 GS(3), PUBPL 304W(3), PL SC 409(3) (Sem: 1-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (18 credits)
Select 9 credits from the following: PL SC 300-499(3), PUBPL 241(3), PUBPL 300-499(3) (Sem: 1-8)
Select 6 credits from the following: PL SC 419(3), PL SC 425(3), PL SC 444(3), PL SC 488(3), PL SC 489(3), PUBPL 305(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits from the following: PUBPL 480(3), PUBPL 481(3), PUBPL 482(3), PUBPL 483(3), PUBPL 484(3), PUBPL 485(3), PUBPL 490(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (32 credits)
Select 12 credits from the following: ACCTG 200-499(3), AFRAS 300-499(3), AM ST 300-499(3), BE SC 300-499(3), COMMS 300-499(3), CRIMJ 300-499(3), ECON 300-499(3), ENVE 460(3), FIN 300-499(3), HIST 300-499(3), MGMT 300-499(3), MKTG 300-499(3), SCLSC 300-499(3), SO SC 300-499(3), SOC 300-499(3), SRA 211(3), WMNST 300-499(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 20 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.

COURSE ADDS

36-05-019 EDUC 400
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Practices in the K-12 Classroom
DIV&CULT AWARENESS (3)
This course addresses diversity, cultural awareness and sensitivity about cultures, concepts and methods in society, communities and educational settings.
PROPOSED START: S12008

COURSE DROPS

36-05-020 PUBPL 446
Contemporary Economic Issues
CON ECON ISSUES (3)
Application of the tools and analysis and models from economic analysis to new problems and problems designed by the students.
PROPOSED START: S12008

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Communications

36-05-021 Change. Add COMM 110 GH (new), PL SC 473; remove COMM 485. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Media Studies

University Park, College of Communications (MEDIA)

PROFESSOR ANTHONY OLORUNNISOLA, Head, Department of Film-Video and Media Studies

This major is designed for students who want to pursue an academic rather than professional program of media studies. Students are exposed first to the breadth of approaches to understanding the mass media (e.g., aesthetic, humanistic, social-behavioral, legal policy) and then, by selecting one of five options, go into depth in a specialized area of media studies. All options within the major are closely intertwined with the liberal arts and sciences. Therefore, students who successfully complete this major must have a strong foundation in the liberal arts and well-developed language and analytical skills. That foundation should include courses such as ART H 100 GA(3), ECON 002 GS(3), HIST 002 GH(3), PSYCH 100 GS(3), and SOC 001 GS(3).

The following five options are offered:

FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES OPTION: This option is designed for students interested in studying the art, history, and criticism of film and television. Electives offer students the opportunity to pursue a related field, such as art, art history, creative writing, speech communication, or theatre arts. This option merges aesthetics and social sciences and is appropriate for those seeking a more theoretical/critical approach to the study of film and video.

GENERAL OPTION: In this option, a student and faculty adviser work together to tailor a program of courses to meet the student's individual interest in a coherent theme in media studies. These courses are usually selected in tandem with a minor or other supporting cluster of non-major courses in the area of specialization. Examples of themes include, but are not limited to, communication and the environment, communication and health campaigns, sports and the media, minorities and the media, and gender and the media. A minor in an area of specialization is encouraged.

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OPTION: This option is designed for students who want to study the mass media systems of the world and their role in international affairs. The option offers students an opportunity to enhance their occupational opportunities in international business, organizations, or government and to be better prepared to participate in the world community. Students must select either a University-approved minor in a foreign language or area/international studies, a University-approved education abroad program, or other international related courses or programs with prior departmental approval.

MEDIA EFFECTS OPTION:

This option focuses on the social and psychological effects of media messages and technologies. Students progress through a general introduction to problems and issues, such as the effects of televised sex and violence, to courses that emphasize more theoretical approaches and advanced applications. A minor in a complementary area of study, such as Psychology or Sociology, is encouraged.

MEDIA LAW AND POLICY OPTION:

Students in this option focus on the societal constraints and compulsion on the media, primarily in a U.S. domestic context. Areas of study include First Amendment law, regulation of the media - especially the electronic media - and policy issues and process. The option is preparation for those who intend to go to law school or other graduate programs or who will seek policy positions in business, government or non-profits.

Students must select at least 80 credits in courses outside the College of Communications, including at least 65 in the liberal arts and sciences.

For the B.A. degree in Media Studies, a minimum of 120 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 6-18 credits

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 24 credits
(3 of these 24 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR, GENERAL EDUCATION, or ELECTIVES and 0-12 credits are included in ELECTIVES if foreign language proficiency is demonstrated by examination.)
(See description of Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements in this bulletin.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 33-45 credits[1]

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 15 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits)
COMM 100 GS(3), COMM 304(3), COMM 405(3), COMM 411(3), COMM 413(3) (Sem: 5-8)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 18-30 credits

FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES OPTION: (21 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (9 credits)
COMM 150 GA(3), COMM 242(3), COMM 250 GA(3) (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits)
Select 9 credits from COMM 451(3), COMM 452(3), COMM 453 IL(3), COMM 454(3), COMM 455(3), COMM 495(1-3), or COMM 496(1-18) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits from AM ST 491W(3-6), CAS 415(3), CAS 438(3), CMLIT 153 GH;IL(3), ENGL 403(3), FR 138 GH(3), FR 487 IL(3), FR 488 IL(3), FR 489 IL(3), GER 489(3), IT 475(3), JAPNS 453 IL(3-6) (Sem: 5-8)

GENERAL OPTION: (18 credits)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (18 credits)
Select 3 credits from COMM 110 GH(3), COMM 118 GS(3), COMM 150 GA(3), or COMM 205 US(3) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 15 credits in communication theory from COMM 118 GS(3), COMM 150 GA(3), COMM 180 GS(3), COMM 205 US(3), COMM 250 GA(3), COMM 320(3), COMM 370(3), COMM 401(3), COMM 403(3), COMM 407(3), COMM 408(3), COMM 409(3), COMM 410 IL(3), COMM 417(3), COMM 418(3), COMM 419 US;IL(3), COMM 451(3), COMM 452(3), COMM 453 IL(3), COMM 454(3), COMM 455(3) [At least 9 credits must be at the 400 level] (Sem: 5-8)

A minor in an area of specialization is encouraged.

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OPTION: (21-30 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (9 credits)
COMM 110 GH(3), COMM 410 IL(3), COMM 419 US;IL(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (3 credits)
Select 3 credits from COMM 118 GS(3), COMM 150 GA(3), or COMM 205 US(3) (Sem:3-4)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9-18 credits)
Select at least one of the following for a minimum of 9 credits and a maximum of 18 credits, no more than 9 credits in COMM. (Sem: 1-8)

University approved minor in foreign language or area of International studies

University approved education abroad program

Other international related courses or programs with prior Departmental approval

More than one of the above is strongly recommended.

MEDIA EFFECTS OPTION: 21 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (9 credits)
COMM 118 GS(3), COMM 418(3), PSYCH 100 GS(3)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (6 credits)
Select 3 credits from COMM 110 GH(3), COMM 150 GA(3) or COMM 205 US(3) (Sem:3-4)
Select 3 credits from PSYCH 221 GS(3) or PSYCH 256 GS(3)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 3 credits in research methods from an approved department list (Sem: 1-8)
Select 3 credits of philosophy of science from an approved department list (Sem: 1-8)

A minor in a complementary area of study is encouraged (e.g. Psychology or Sociology) (Sem: 1-8)

MEDIA LAW AND POLICY OPTION: 21 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (9 credits)
COMM 110 GH(3), COMM 180 GS(3), COMM 403(3) (Sem: 3-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits)
Select 3 credits from COMM 118 GS(3), COMM 150 GA(3), or COMM 205 US(3) (Sem:3-4)
Select 3 credits from: COMM 381(3), COMM 491(3), COMM 492(3)
Select 6 credits from one of the following a, b, or c:

a. PL SC 001 GS(3) and 3 credits from PL SC 470W(3), PL SC 471(3), PL SC 472(3), PL SC 473(3), PL SC 474(3), or

b. Select 3 credits from SOC 005 GS(3), SOC 012 GS(3), SOC 013 GS(3), and 3 credits from SOC 412(3), SOC 413(3), SOC 414(3), SOC 416 US(3), SOC 467(3) or

c. Select 6 credits from HIST 449 US(3), HIST 450 US(3), PHIL 012 GQ(3), PHIL 105 GH(3), PHIL 108 GH(3), PHIL 408(3).

The Law and Liberal Arts Minor is strongly encouraged. Double counting minor with major requirements is permitted (9-18 credits) (Sem: 1-8)

36-05-022 Change. Add COMM 110 GH.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Media Studies Minor

University Park, College of Communications (MEDIA)

PROFESSOR ANTHONY OLORUNNISOLA, Head, Department of Film-Video and Media Studies

The Media Studies minor is designed for students who want to develop their knowledge of the mass media from a variety of approaches, including aesthetic, humanistic, social-behavioral, and legal-policy. This minor is a theory-based rather than a professional program. In fact, students in the minor may not take professional skills communications courses as part of this program. The minor consists of 18 credits, at least 6 of which must be at the 400 level. The minor is not available to students enrolled in any of the majors in the College of Communications.

A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem:1-2)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR: 18 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (3 credits)
COMM 100 GS(3) (Sem: 1-2)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (15 credits)
Select 3 credits from COMM 110 GH(3), COMM 150 GA(3), COMM 118 GS(3) or COMM 180 GS(3) (Sem: 3-6)
Select 12 credits from COMM 205 US(3), COMM 250 GA(3), COMM 261 GH(3), COMM 304(3), COMM 381(3), COMM 401(3), COMM 403(3), COMM 405(3), COMM 408(3), COMM 409(3), COMM 410 IL(3), COMM 411(3), COMM 413W(3), COMM 418(3), COMM 419 US;IL(3), COMM 450(3), COMM 451(3), COMM 452(3), COMM 453 IL(3), COMM 454(3), COMM 455(3), COMM 484(3), COMM 485(3), COMM 496(3), or COMM 499(3) (Sem: 5-8)

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-023 COMM 304
Mass Communication Research
MASS COMM RESEARCH (3:2:2)
Introduction to research methods in a mass communications.
PREREQUISITE: STAT 200 and 3 credits from COMM 100, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 260W, COMM 320 or COMM 370
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: STAT 200; and 3 credits from COMM 100, COMM 110, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 251, COMM 260W, COMM 320, or COMM 370
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-024 COMM 410 (IL)
International Mass Communications
INTERNATIONAL M C (3:3:0)
The role of international media in communication among and between nations and people. Complement to COMM 419.
PREREQUISITE: select 3 credits from the following COMM 100, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 260W, COMM 320 or COMM 370
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: select 3 credits from the following COMM 100, COMM 110, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 251, COMM 260W, COMM 320, or COMM 370
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-025 COMM 411
Cultural Aspects of the Mass Media
CLT ASP MASS MEDIA (3:3:0)
The mass media as creators and critics of mass culture in American life; relationships between the media and mass culture.
PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in the arts or the humanities and 3 credits selected from the following COMM 100, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 260W, COMM 320 or COMM 370
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in the arts or the humanities; and 3 credits selected from the following COMM 100, COMM 110, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 251, COMM 260W, COMM 320, or COMM 370
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-026 COMM 411H
Cultural Aspects of the Mass Media
CLT ASP MASS MEDIA (3)
The mass media as creators and critics of mass culture in American life; relationships between the media and mass culture.
PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in the arts or the humanities
APPROVED START: SP2006

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in the arts or the humanities; and 3 credits selected from the following COMM 100, COMM 110, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 260W, COMM 320, or COMM 370
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-027 COMM 413
The Mass Media and the Public
MEDIA & PUBLIC (3:3:0)
Nature of mass communications, relationships between mass media and public, media influences on opinion; social pressures on the media.
APPROVED START: SP2003

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: 3 credits selected from the following: COMM 100, COMM 110, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 251, COMM 260W, COMM 320, or COMM 370
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-028 COMM 413W
The Mass Media and the Public
MEDIA & PUBLIC (3:3:0)
Social-level and political theories of the relationships between media and public; media influences on public opinion; social pressure on the media; political communications.
PREREQUISITE: select 3 credits from the following COMM 100, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 260W, COMM 320 or COMM 370
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: select 3 credits from the following COMM 100, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 251, COMM 260W, COMM 320, or COMM 370
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-029 COMM 419 (US;IL)
World Media Systems
WORLD MEDIA SYS (3:3:0)
Comparative study of modern media systems of mass communications in selected foreign countries.
PREREQUISITE: select 3 credits from the following COMM 100, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 260W, COMM 320 or COMM 370
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: select 6 credits in the arts or the humanities; and 3 credits from the following: COMM 100, COMM 110, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 251, COMM 260W, COMM 320, or COMM 370
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-030 COMM 419H (US;IL)
World Media Systems
WORLD MEDIA SYS (3)
Comparative study of modern media systems of mass communications in selected foreign countries.
APPROVED START: SP2006

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: select 6 credits in the arts or the humanities; and 3 credits from the following: COMM 100, COMM 110, COMM 118, COMM 150, COMM 180, COMM 251, COMM 260W, COMM 320, or COMM 370
PROPOSED START: SP2009

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

COURSE ADDS

36-05-031 EGEE 102H (GN)
Energy Conservation for Environmental Protection
HNR ENVR PROTECT (3)
Honors level exposure to energy efficiency in day to day life to save money and energy, and thereby protect the environment.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-032 GEOSC 409W
Geomicrobiology
GEOMICROBIOLOGY (3)
Investigation of modern and ancient microbial interactions with soils, sediments, the atmosphere, minerals, rocks, nutrients, and pollutants.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 112; GEOSC 001, GEOSC 020, GEOSC 040, or EARTH 002 or BIOL 110 or MICRB 201
PROPOSED START: S12008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-033 MATSE 013 (GN)
Applied Materials Chemistry for Engineers
APP MATL CHEM ENGR (3)
Chemistry of materials with emphasis on intermolecular forces between atoms, molecules, ions, and dense materials and inorganic and organic physical chemistry. In most majors, this course is not a substitute for CHEM 013 or CHEM 112.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 012
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 112
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CHEM 110
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-034 MATSE 463
Characterization and Processing of Electronic and Photonic Materials Laboratory
EPM LAB II (.5-1)
Provides experience with key processing methods for EPM materials and advanced characterization methods for EPM materials and simple device structures.
PREREQUISITE: MATSE 400, MATSE 430, MATSE 450, MATSE 455, MATSE 460
CONCURRENT: MATSE 450, MATSE 455
APPROVED START: FA2005

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1
PROPOSED START: SP2009

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Education

36-05-035 Change name of major from Rehabilitation Services to Rehabilitation and Human Services; Revise program description. Add PSYCH 270, RHS 100, 300, 301, 302, 303 (new), 400W, 401, 402 (new), 403, 495A, STAT 100; Remove CN ED 403, EDPSY 101, 450, PSYCH 470, 471, REHAB 408, 409, 412, 413W, 425, 495A. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Rehabilitation and Human Services

University Park, College of Education (RHS)

PROFESSOR JAMES T. HERBERT, in charge

This major helps prepare students for entry-level positions in a variety of human service settings, particularly settings that provide services to persons with physical, emotional, or mental disabilities. Graduates pursue employment in a variety of settings including rehabilitation centers, sheltered workshops, drug and alcohol programs, senior citizens centers, community mental health programs, mental retardation programs, corrections systems, and hospitals. Increasing opportunities are available in private for-profit insurance programs for the industrially injured, and in employee assistance programs within business and industry. Well-planned use of electives and internships allows for specialization. The full-semester (15-credit) internship is provided under the supervision of professionals in human service agencies across the country. These intensive "hands-on" experiences are frequently avenues for employment since the internship is completed during the senior year. Students may not go on internship until they have successfully completed all other course work. Students are encouraged to participate in volunteer activities and courses providing an opportunity for work with people with disabilities; this gives greater meaning to related course work. All students are encouraged to declare a minor in a related area. These choices must be discussed thoroughly with the student's adviser. The program also helps prepare students for graduate study in many human service professional disciplines.

For the B.S. degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services, a minimum of 124 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(12-14 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 14-18 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 75-77 credits
(This includes 14-18 credits 12-14 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GS courses; 3-4 credits of GQ courses; 3-4 credits of GN courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (57 credits)
EDPSY 014(3), PSYCH 100 GS(3), RHS 100 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
PSYCH 270(3), SOC 001 GS(3), SOC 005 GS(3) (Sem: 1-6)
RHS 300(3)[1], RHS 301(3)[1], RHS 302(3)[1], RHS 303(3)[1], RHS 400W(3)[1], RHS 401(3)[1], RHS 402(3)[1], RHS 403(3)[1], RHS 495A(15) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (18-20 credits)
EDPSY 010 GS(3), HD FS 239 GS(3), or PSYCH 212 GS(3) (Sem: 1-2)
Select 3-4 credits from ANTH 021 GN(3), BI SC 001 GN(3), BI SC 002 GN(3), BI SC 003 GN(3), BI SC 004 GN(3), BIOL 133 GN(3), BIOL 110 GN(4), or BIOL 141 GN(3) (Sem: 1-6)
STAT 100 GQ(3) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-6)
Select 9 credits from CRIMJ, BB H, CRIM, HD FS, KINES, PSYCH, or SOC (Sem: 3-8)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better in this course, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

COURSE ADDS

36-05-036 EDTHP 394
Professional Development in Education and Public Policy
PROFESSIONAL DEVEL (3)
This course develops professional skills and opportunities to prepare students for field placement and future employment or study.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-037 EDTHP 395
Field Experience in Education and Public Policy
FIELD EXPERIENCE (3)
This course structures a summer field experience, research project, and service in an off-site educational policy organization.
PREREQUISITE: EDTHP 394
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-038 RHS 096
Independent Studies
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-039 RHS 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: S12008

36-05-040 RHS 196
Independent Studies
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-041 RHS 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: S12008

36-05-042 RHS 296
Independent Studies
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-043 RHS 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: S12008

36-05-044 RHS 303
Group Work in Rehabilitation Practice and Human Services
GROUP WORK (3)
An overview of essential elements and dynamics for conducting groups and various team-related activites will be the major focus.
PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in psychology, sociology, or human development
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-045 RHS 396
Independent Studies
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-046 RHS 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: S12008

36-05-047 RHS 402
Children and Families in Rehabilitation Settings and Human Services
FAMILIES REHAB SET (3)
Contemporary family issues, child development, legal considerations, cultural and familial factors within rehabilitation and human services practice will be addressed.
PREREQUISITE: RHS 301
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-048 RHS 496
Independent Studies
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-049 RHS 497
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical of of special interest.
PROPOSED START: S12008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-050 CN ED 403
Foundations of Guidance and Counseling Processes
FOUND GUID & COUNS (3:3:0)
Factors in personal choicemaking; rationale for and elements of guidance and counseling processes in school, college, and rehabilitation settings.
PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in psychology and/or sociology
APPROVED START: S11990

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: RHS
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 301
CHANGE TITLES: Introduction to Counseling as a Profession (COUNSELING)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Overview of the counseling theories that are often used in human service and rehabilitation practices.
REMOVE PREREQUISITE
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-051 INSYS 440
An Introduction to Computers for Educators
INTRO CMPS EDUCTRS (3:3:0)
Computer literacy; introduction to educational uses of computers.
PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in education
APPROVED START: S11996

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: EDTEC
CHANGE TITLES: Educational Technology Integration (EDUC TECH INTEG)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Technology integration in educational settings.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EDPSY 014 and 6th semester standing
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-052 REHAB 408
Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation
INTRO TO VOC REHAB (3:3:0)
Disability, public and private rehabilitation agencies, case study and handling; resources for training; observations in rehabilitation settings.
PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in psychology and/or sociology
APPROVED START: FA2003

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: RHS
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 300
CHANGE TITLES: Introduction to Rehabilitation and Human Services (INTRO REHAB SERVIC)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Disability, public and private rehabilitation agencies, case management; resources for training; observations in rehabilitation settings.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in psychology, sociology, human development and family studies and/or crime, law and justice
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-053 REHAB 409
Medical Aspects of Disability
MD ASPCT DSABILITY (3:3:0)
Common disabling illnesses, injuries, and congenital defects; their symptomatology, prognosis, and treatment; implications for personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in psychology and/or sociology
APPROVED START: FA2003

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: RHS
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 403
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-054 REHAB 410
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
PSY REHAB (3:3:0)
A survey of principles and practices, programs, personnel and facilities, community organization, public and private efforts, and trends and needs in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation.
PREREQUISITE: 6 credits in psychology and/or sociology
APPROVED START: FA2003

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: RHS
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 401
CHANGE TITLES: Community Mental Health Practice and Services (CMH PRACTICES)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Community mental health roles, historical points, current trends, and ethical standards; funding and impact on service provision.
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-055 REHAB 413W
Rehabilitation Case Recording and Management
REH CS RE & MG (3:3:0)
Principles and practices of obtaining, recording, evaluating, and utilizing case data in vocational rehabilitation planning; implementation of rehabilitation plans.
PREREQUISITE: CN ED 408 . Prerequisite or concurrent: CN ED 412
APPROVED START: FA2003

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: RHS
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 400W
CHANGE TITLES: Case Management and Communication Skills (CASE MANAGEMENT)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Principles and practices of obtaining, recording, evaluating, and utilizing case data in rehabilitation planning; implementation of rehabilitation plans.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: RHS 300
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-056 REHAB 425
Assessments and Tests in Rehabilitation Practice
ASSESS/TESTS REHAB (3)
Overview of the nature and use of tests in rehabilitation, with particular focus on vocational rehabilitation and independent living.
PREREQUISITE: or concurrent: 3 credits in statistics
APPROVED START: FA2003

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: RHS
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 302
CHANGE TITLES: Client Assessment in Rehabilitation and Human Services (ASSESSMENT)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Provides a practical understanding and skills to utilize assessment in the helping process.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: 3 credits in statistics
ADD CONCURRENT: 3 credits in statistics
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-057 REHAB 495A
Field Work in Vocational Rehabilitation
FLD WK VOC REHAB (15)
Full-time practicum in agencies and institutions providing educational-vocational and related services essential to employability and/or employment.
PREREQUISITE: students must have completed all other required coursework before they can begin their internship; a grade of C or higher in all specified and professional courses
APPROVED START: FA2003

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: RHS
CHANGE TITLES: Rehabilitation and Human Services Internship (INTERNSHIP)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Full-time practicum in rehabilitation and related human services agencies and institutions providing psychosocial, vocational, educational, and/or residential services to people with disabilities.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: students must have successfully completed all other required coursework for the major (grade of "C" or higher) as well as fulfilled general education requirements.
PROPOSED START: SP2009

COURSE DROPS

36-05-058 REHAB 412
Professional Preparation in Rehabilitation Settings
REHAB SETTINGS (3)
Practices related to evaluation and integration of facilities and services appropriate to vocational rehabilitation; internship selection and professional preparation.
PREREQUISITE: or concurrent: CN ED 408
PROPOSED START: S12008

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Engineering

36-05-059 Change. Add CMPEN 270, 475; move CMPEN 362. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Computer Engineering

University Park, College of Engineering (CMPEN)

PROFESSOR RAJ ACHARYA, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

The mission of the faculty of the undergraduate Computer Engineering program at Penn State is to provide students with the knowledge and experience needed to pursue a productive lifelong career in industry or to engage in further study at the graduate level. Students participate in a balanced program of instruction covering the basic principles of the design and application of computer systems. The program includes coverage in breadth and depth in basic science, engineering, and abstract concepts of information handling. Students will specialize in and be prepared for careers in the design, analysis and use of hardware, software and systems. The program is structured to ensure that graduates have a clear understanding of the design and applications of computers, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge throughout their professional careers. In particular within a few years after graduation, graduates in computer engineering should be able to:

1. Successfully enter a technical graduate degree program.
2. Complete an assigned portion of a significant hardware/software project that meets the specifications and complies with time and budget constraints.
3. Lead a design team in a significant hardware and/or software project.
4. Function as an engineer or graduate student in an ethical manner.
5. Engage in lifelong learning, keeping up to date with current engineering practice, tools, and technologies.
6. Effectively collaborate with co-workers, customers, and partners in diverse environments.
7. Effectively articulate and defend a technical position.

For the B.S. degree in Computer Engineering, a minimum of 129 credits is required. This baccalaureate program in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone 410-347-7700; or www.abet.org.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem:1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(27 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 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 111 credits
(This includes 27 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 9 credits of GWS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (79 credits)
CHEM 110 GN(3)[1], CHEM 111 GN(1), CMPSC 121(3)GQ[1], MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], PHYS 211 GN(4)[1], PHYS 212 GN(4) (Sem: 1-2)
CMPSC 122(3)[1], CMPSC 221(3)[1], CMPSC 360(3)[1], CMPEN 362(3), E E 210(4)[1], MATH 220 GQ(2-3), MATH 231(2), MATH 250(3), PHYS 214 GN(2) (Sem: 3-4)
CMPEN 331(3)[1], CMPEN 431(3)[1], CMPSC 311(3)[1], CMPSC 465(3)[1], E E 310(4)[1], E E 353(3)[1], ENGL 202C GWS(3), STAT 418(3) (Sem: 5-6)
CMPEN 482W(3), CMPSC 473(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (26 credits)
Select 1 credit of First-Year Seminar (Sem: 1-2)
ENGL 015 GWS(3) or ENGL 030 GWS(3) (Sem: 1-2)
CAS 100A GWS(3) or CAS 100B GWS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
CMPEN 270(4)[1]; or CMPEN 271(3)[1] and CMPEN 275(1) (Sem: 3-4)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), ECON 014 GS(3), or ENNEC 100 GS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 6 credits from CMPEN 411(3), CMPEN 416(3), CMPEN 417(3), CMPEN 454(3), CMPEN 455(3),CMPEN 471(3), CMPEN 472(3), CMPEN 473(3), CMPEN 475(3), E E 453(3), E E 456(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits from any 400-level CMPEN course (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from department list (Students may apply up to 6 credits of ROTC and 3 credits of Co-op.)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

36-05-060 Drop the Associate Degree in Computer Engineering Technology.

Proposed effective date: Spring Semester 2007

University Park, College of Engineering (2CPET)

PROFESSOR DHUSHY SATHIANATHAN, Interim Head, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs

This major is designed to prepare graduates for technical positions in the rapidly expanding field of computers and their applications. A broad background in electrical and electronic principles is used as a foundation upon which to build the basic concepts of the microprocessor, to examine its internal functions, and to investigate its applications. Exposure to a variety of microprocessor computer systems and devices used with computers as well as hands-on experience in the operation, analysis, and construction of small computer systems provides graduates with a sound foundation for installing, diagnosing, and servicing of computer systems and the devices used with them.

Graduates of the Computer Engineering Technology major may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate degree majors in Electrical Engineering Technology or in Computer Engineering Technology offered at Penn State Harrisburg. Or they may qualify for the baccalaureate Electrical Engineering Technology major offered at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.

For the Associate in Engineering Technology degree in Computer Engineering Technology, a minimum of 73 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 21 credits
(12 of these 21 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 64-66 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of DN courses; 3 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GWS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (60 credits)
CMPET 117(3), CMPET 120(1), EET 101(3), EET 109(1), EET 114(3), EET 118(1), EG T 101(1), EG T 102(1), ENGL 015 GWS(3), ENGR 002(1), MATH 087 GQ(5), MATH 088 GQ(5), PHYS 150(3) (Sem: 1-2)
CAS 100 GWS(3), CMPET 211(4), CMPET 240(5), CMPET 241(3), CMPET 242(3), CMPSC 101 GQ(3), EET 205(1), EET 210(3), PHYS 151(3) (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (1-3 credits)
Select 1-3 credits from the following technical courses:
BI SC 003 GN, CHEM 101, CHEM 110,
EET 297, MCH T 213 or CMPET 297 (Sem: 3-4)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (3 credits)
Select 3 credits in computer science

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

36-05-061 Drop the Associate Degree in Computer Science.

Proposed effective date: Spring Semester 2007

Computer Science

University College
University Park, College of Engineering (2CPSC)

PROFESSOR DHUSHY SATHIANATHAN, Interim Head, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, Penn State University Park

The primary objective of the two-year Computer Science major is to prepare graduates for immediate and continuing employability as application programmers, associate systems designers, or associate systems programmers.

To meet this objective, the major is designed to ensure a thorough knowledge of the techniques of programming general-purpose digital computers, and includes extensive practice—using contemporary programming technologies—in the analysis, organization, validation, and documentation of effective computer code. The major also includes practical knowledge of the logical organization of modern digital computers and related peripheral equipment, the structure of operating systems and compilers, and considerations in the design of information systems.

The General Education component provides the student with an extension to the basic educational foundation. The general ‘Requirements for the Major’ give the graduate technical competence in the computing and data processing field. The Application Specialization provides a practical knowledge of an area of application within which the graduate may profitably utilize the acquired computing talent.

For the Associate in Science degree in Computer Science, a minimum of 64 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 21 credits
(9 of these 21 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See the description of General Education in this bulletin.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 52 credits
(This includes 9 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GWS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (34 credits)
CAS 100 GWS(3), CMPSC 100(3), CMPSC 101 GQ(3), CMPSC 102(3)[1], CMPSC 140(3)[1], ENGL 015 GWS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
CMPSC 142(3), CMPSC 144(4)[1], CMPSC 154(3), CMPSC 164(3), CMPSC 174(2), CMPSC 175(1) (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (6 credits)
ENGL 202C GWS(3) or ENGL 202D GWS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits from MATH 021 GQ(3) or above (Sem: 1-4)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 9 credits of related courses in a technical specialization in consultation with adviser (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits in MATH (above MATH 021 GQ), MS&IS, or STAT (Sem: 1-4)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

36-05-062 Drop the Associate Degree in Telecommunications Technology.

Proposed effective date: Spring Semester 2008

Telecommunications Technology

PROFESSOR DHUSHY SATHIANATHAN, Head, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, Penn State University Park (2TELT)
PROFESSOR WILLIE OFOSU, Program Coordinator, Penn State Wilkes-Barre

The field of telecommunications includes the transmission of voice and digital signals by telephone, telegraph, radio, television, fiber optics, and satellite. Graduates of the Telecommunications Technology major can become engineering technicians who help select, design, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair modern telecommunications systems. Future uses for telecommunications systems include electronic mail, electronic shopping, home computer terminal tie-ins, remote utility meter reading, and the transmission of biomedical data among hospitals, libraries, and doctors’ offices.

Graduates of the Telecommunications Technology major may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate degree major in Electrical Engineering Technology offered at Penn State Harrisburg or Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.

For the Associate in Engineering Technology degree in Telecommunications Technology, a minimum of 69 credits is required. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: 410-347-7700, or www.abet.org (Opens New Window).

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 21 credits
(12 of these 21 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 60-62 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GWS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (59 credits)
CMPET 005(1), CMPET 117(3), CMPET 120(1), EET 101(3), EET 109(1), EET 114(4), EET 118(1), EG T 101(1), EG T 102(1), ENGL 015 GWS(3), ET 002(1), MATH 081 GQ(3), MATH 082 GQ(3), PHYS 150 GN(3), TELCM 140(2) (Sem: 1-2)
CAS 100 GWS(3), EET 205(1), EET 210(2), CMPET 211(3)[1], EET 216(3), EET 221(1), MATH 083 GQ(4), PHYS 151(3), TELCM 241(3), TELCM 242(1)[1], TELCM 243(3)[1], TELCM 244(1) (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (1-3 credits)
Select 1-3 courses from the following technical courses: BE T 297(1-9), EET 213W(5), EET 297(1-9), EG T 201(2), IET 105(2), MCH T 111(3), MET 297(1-9), SUR 111(3) (Sem: 3-4)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

COURSE ADDS

36-05-063 AERSP 199 (IL)
Foreign Studies
FOREIGN STUDIES (1-12)
Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-064 AERSP 299 (IL)
Foreign Studies
FOREIGN STUDIES (1-12)
Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-065 AERSP 399 (IL)
Foreign Studies
FOREIGN STUDIES (1-12)
Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-066 AERSP 499 (IL)
Foreign Studies
FOREIGN STUDIES (1-12)
Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-067 CMPEN 270
Digital Design: Theory and Practice
DIGITAL DESIGN (4)
Introduction to digital systems and their design. Topics include combinational and sequential devices and circuits, modern design tools and design practices.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 212
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-068 CMPEN 475
Functional Verification
FUNCTL VERF (3)
Introduce concepts, methods, and technology for effective functional verification of modern electronic systems.
PREREQUISITE: CSE 331
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-069 EET 212W
Op Amp and Integrated Circuit Electronics
OP AMP & IC CIRC (4)
Analysis and design of amplifier, rectifier, filter, comparator, oscillator, and other practical circuits using op amps and integrated circuit devices.
PREREQUISITE: EET 114, ENGL 015, MATH 022
PROPOSED START: S12008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-070 BIOE 450W
Bioengineering Senior Design
SENIOR DESIGN (3)
Application of engineering and physiological principles to design of artificial organs and life supportive devices.
PREREQUISITE: BIOE 440, ENGL 202C, senior standing
APPROVED START: S12000

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: BIOE 403, BIOE 440, ENGL 202C, senior standing
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-071 CH E 210
Introduction to Material Balances
MATER BAL (3:3:0)
An integrated approach to the study of material balances and industrial chemical processes important in chemical engineering.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 251
APPROVED START: SP2006

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: or concurrent: MATH 251
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-072 CH E 210H
Introduction to Material Balances (Honors)
MATER BAL HONORS (3)
An integrated approach to honor-level study of material balances and industrial chemical processes important in chemical engineering.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 251
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: or concurrent: MATH 251
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-073 CH E 220
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
CHEM ENG THERMO (3:3:0)
Chemical process applications of energy balances, equations of state, thermodynamic properties of real fluids, second law of thermodynamics, cycles.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 230
APPROVED START: SP2006

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: or concurrent: MATH 230
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-074 CH E 220H
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (Honors)
CH E THERMO HONORS (3)
Chemical process applications of energy balances, equations of state, thermodynamic properties of real fluids, second law of thermodynamics, cycles.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 230
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: or concurrent: MATH 230
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-075 CH E 330
Process Fluid Mechanics
PROC FLUID MECH (3)
An integrated study of the fundamentals and the quantitative design techniques involving flow of fluids in chemical processes.
PREREQUISITE: CH E 210, CH E 220, MATH 230
APPROVED START: SP2006

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CH E 210, MATH 230
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-076 CH E 330H
Process Fluid Mechanics (Honors)
PROC FLUID MCH HON (3)
An integrated study of the fundamentals and the quantitative design techniques involving flow of fluids in chemical processes.
PREREQUISITE: CH E 210, CH E 220, MATH 230
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CH E 210, MATH 230
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-077 CH E 350
Process Heat Tranfers
PROC HEAT TRANSFER (3)
An integrated study of the fundamentals and the quantitative design techniques involving heat transfer in chemical processes.
PREREQUISITE: CH E 220, CH E 330
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CH E 220; Prerequisite or concurrent: CH E 330
PROPOSED START: SP2009

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Health and Human Development

COURSE ADDS

36-05-078 HRIM 311
Wine Appreciation
WINE APPRECIATION (2)
A study of identification of varieties of wine, methods and techniques of viniculture, development of wine lists and wine marketing.
PREREQUISITE: Students must be 21 years of age or older to register for this course.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-079 KINES 494H
Senior Honors Thesis
HONORS THESIS (1-6)
Independent study directed by a faculty supervisor that culminates in the production of a thesis.
PREREQUISITE: Approval of honors thesis advisor
PROPOSED START: S12008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-080 HRIM 405
Legal Aspects of the Hospitality Industry
HOSPITALITY LAW (3)
Specialized applications of law to the hospitality industry.
PREREQUISITE: or concurrent: HRIM 201
APPROVED START: SP2004

NEW
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 355
PROPOSED START: SP2009

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Intercollege Programs

36-05-081 Change. Add HIST 108, 120, 130, 161, 165, 175, 178, 192, 434, 473, PL SC 003, 137, 150, 415, 437, 439, 453, 454, 455, 457, 458.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Military Studies Minor (MLTRY)

CHAIR, MILITARY STUDIES INTERDISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE, in charge

This interdisciplinary minor is designed for all students with special interests in military and national security affairs. Military emphasis is provided in one of three areas--Aerospace Studies, Military Science, or Naval Science. American military forces have played an important role in our domestic and international history and will continue to have significant involvement in policy arenas relating to national security and international relations. Students elect one military service branch for their prescribed courses and select two additional courses from appropriate history and political science courses emphasizing national security policy. At least 6 credits must be taken at the 400 level.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem:1-2)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR: 19-26 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (Choose one service branch--13-20 credits)

AIR FORCE (20 credits)
AIR 151(2), AIR 152(2), AIR 251(2), AIR 252(2), AIR 351(3), AIR 352(3), AIR 451(3), AIR 452(3) (Sem: 1-4)

ARMY (20 credits)
ARMY 101(2), ARMY 102(2), ARMY 203(2), ARMY 204(2), ARMY 301(3), ARMY 302(3), ARMY 401(3), ARMY 402(3) (Sem: 1-7)

MARINES (13 credits)
NAVSC 101(2), NAVSC 204(2), NAVSC 205(3), NAVSC 311(2), NAVSC 313(2), NAVSC 411(2) (Sem: 1-7)

NAVY (18 credits)
NAVSC 101(2), NAVSC 204(2), NAVSC 205(3), NAVSC 322(3), NAVSC 323(3), NAVSC 401(3), NAVSC 402(2) (Sem: 1-7)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from the following courses:
HIST 108 GH;IL(3), HIST 120 GS;IL(3), HIST 130 US(3), HIST 142 GS;IL(3), HIST 143 GH;IL(3), HIST 144 US;IL(3), HIST 151 GS;US(3), HIST 160 US(3), HIST 161 US(3), HIST 165 IL(3), HIST 173 GH;IL(3), HIST 175 GH;IL(3), HIST 178 GH;IL(3), HIST 181 GH;IL(3), HIST 192 GH;IL(3), HIST 420 IL(3), HIST 430 IL(3), HIST 434 IL(3), HIST 441 US(3), HIST 444 US(3), HIST 452 US;IL(3), HIST 454 US(3), HIST 473 IL(3) (Sem: 1-2, 7-8)
PL SC 003 GS;IL(3), PL SC 014 GS;IL(3), PL SC 020 GS;IL(3), PL SC 022 IL(3), PL SC 137(3), PL SC 150(3), PL SC 413(3), PL SC 415(3), PL SC 416(3), PL SC 437(3), PL SC 438(3), PL SC 439(3), PL SC 442(3), PL SC 452(3), PL SC 453 IL(3), PL SC 454 IL(3), PL SC 455(3), PL SC 456(3), PL SC 457(3-6), PL SC 458(3-6), PL SC 467(3) (Sem: 1-2, 7-8)

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of the Liberal Arts

36-05-082 Drop the Associate Degree in Sociology.

Proposed effective date: Spring Semester 2007

Sociology

University Park, College of the Liberal Arts (2ESOC)
World Campus

PROFESSOR JOHN McCARTHY, in charge

This major introduces students to the study of human groups and their relationships to each other and to the environment. It enables students to gain some proficiency in the scientific study of group structures and processes. A further objective is to help students become more skillful in working with community institutions, agencies, and organizations either through gainful employment or as a volunteer. Graduates may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate degree majors in Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, or Public Policy offered at Penn State Harrisburg.

For the Associate in Arts degree in Sociology, a minimum of 60 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 21 credits
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

ELECTIVES: 9 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 30 credits[1]

PRESCRIBED COURSES (6 credits)
SOC 001 GS(3) (Sem: 1-2)
SOC 007(3) (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits)
Select 12 credits from SOC 003 GS(3), SOC 005 GS(3), SOC 012 GS(3), SOC 013 GS(3), SOC 015 GS(3), SOC 023 GS(3), SOC 030 GS(3), SOC 047(3), or SOC 055 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 12 credits in arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences (Sem: 1-4)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

COURSE ADDS

36-05-083 ANTH 412
Settlement Demography
SETTLEMENT DEMOG (3)
Examination of the demography and ecology of human settlement systems in the preindustrial past.
PREREQUISITE: ANTH 408
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-084 ECON 483
Economic Forecasting
FORECASTING (3)
Forecasting time series, using linear regression models and econometric software; useful forecasting models; financial and seasonal time series; trends.
PREREQUISITE: ECON 490
PROPOSED START: S12008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-085 ANTH 458
Ethnographic Field Methods
ETHNO FIELD METHOD (3:3:0)
Analysis of ethnographic methods used in studying different cultures.
PREREQUISITE: ANTH 045
APPROVED START: FA2001

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Course introduces students to ethnographic field methods, includes student projects and simple analyses that don't require statistical sophistication.
PROPOSED START: SP2009

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Eberly College of Science

36-05-086 Change. Remove the foreign language option from Supporting Courses.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Chemistry

University Park, Eberly College of Science (CHEM)

PROFESSOR AYUSMAN SEN, Head

This major provides a strong foundation in the theory and practice of chemistry. Mathematics and physics are emphasized, since these subjects are essential to the understanding of chemistry. Courses in English and electives ensure study in non-technical subjects which broaden the student's general education and enables him or her to relate the major to other fields of knowledge.

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Chemistry major, a student must have: 1) Attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average. 2) Completed CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 113 GN(1), CHEM 210(3), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), and MATH 231(2); earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses; and earned a combined grade point average of at least 2.50 in these courses. (Note: If courses are repeated, only the better grade will be used in this calculation.)

For the B.S. degree in Chemistry, a minimum of 125 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(15 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 1 credit

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 94 credits
(This requirement includes 15 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (55 credits)
CHEM 110 GN(3)[1], CHEM 111 GN(1)[1], CHEM 112 GN(3)[1], CHEM 113 GN(1)[1], MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
PHYS 211 GN(4), PHYS 212 GN(4) (Sem: 1-4)
CHEM 210(3)[1], CHEM 212(3)[1], CHEM 213(2)[1], CHEM 316(1), CHEM 431W(3)[1], CHEM 450(3)[1], CHEM 452(3)[1], CHEM 457(2), MATH 231(2)[1], MATH 250(3) (Sem: 3-4)
PHYS 213 GN(2) and PHYS 214 GN(2) (Sem: 3-6)
MATH 220 GQ(2) (Sem: 5-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (21 credits)
CHEM 423(3)[1] or CHEM 425(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)
Select 18 credits of chemistry at the 400 level. Up to 6 co-op credits (2 each of SC 295, SC 395, SC 495) may be used in this category. CHEM 494(1-10) may be used, but the total of CHEM 494 credits plus co-op credits may not exceed 8. (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (18 credits)
These 18 credits may include any courses not on the Department list of courses that do not count towards graduation. Only one credit of each of SC 295, SC 395, and SC 495 is allowed in this category. Chemical Research (CHEM 494 or CHEM 496) does not count in this category. (Sem: 3-6)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

36-05-087 Change. Add CHEM 466, 476. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Chemistry Minor

University Park, Eberly College of Science (CHEM)

PROFESSOR AYUSMAN SEN, Head

The Chemistry minor specifies a series of courses that together provide a broad introduction to the main thrusts of modern chemistry: general, organic, and physical. The Chemistry minor includes substantial laboratory work including general chemistry and either organic or physical chemistry. In addition, several advanced courses chosen by the student from a list of options are required.

A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR: 27-29 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES: (17 credits)
CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 113 GN(1), CHEM 210(3), CHEM 212(3) (Sem: 1-4)
CHEM 452(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES: (10-12 credits)
CHEM 457 and CHEM 466 can only be used to satisfy the requirements of one category below.
Select 2 credits from CHEM 213(2) or CHEM 457(2) (Sem: 3-8)
Select 3 credits from CHEM 450(3) or CHEM 466(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 5-7 credits from CHEM 402(3), CHEM 406(3), CHEM 408(3), CHEM 410(3), CHEM 412(3), CHEM 423(3), CHEM 425(3), CHEM 427W(4), CHEM 430(3), CHEM 431W(3), CHEM 448(3), CHEM 457(2), CHEM 460(3), CHEM 462(3), CHEM 464(3), CHEM 466(3), or CHEM 476(3) (Sem: 5-8)

36-05-088 Change. Add grade of C or better requirement to MATH 220, 230, 250, 251.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Mathematics

Altoona College (MTAAL)
University Park, Eberly College of Science (MTHBA)

PROFESSOR JOHN ROE, Chair, Department of Mathematics

Two degrees are offered in mathematics: the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science. Both programs have a common core of mathematics courses; both programs prepare students for graduate work in mathematics. In addition, the Bachelor of Arts degree is oriented toward applications of mathematics in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree has a number of options. These options are oriented toward actuarial science, applied analysis, computational mathematics, graduate study, systems analysis, and teaching.

Many of the options are designed for students who want to use mathematics in industry, commerce, or government. In short, the degree requirements have the flexibility to fit many individual interests. The student, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should select an option by the end of the sophomore year.

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Mathematics major, a student must have: 1) attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average; and 2) completed MATH 140 GQ(4) and MATH 141 GQ(4) and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.

For the B.A. degree in Mathematics, a minimum of 120 credits is required.

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 in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selections)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in GENERAL EDUCATION or BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS course selections)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 0-1 credit

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 24 credits
(3 of these 24 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR, GENERAL EDUCATION, or ELECTIVES and 0-12 credits are included in ELECTIVES if foreign language proficiency is demonstrated by examination.)
(See description of Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements in this bulletin.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 56 credits
(This includes 6 credits of General Education GQ courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (23-24 credits)
MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], MATH 220 GQ(2-3)[1], MATH 230(4)[1], MATH 311W(3-4)[1], MATH 312(3)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
MATH 403(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (18-20 credits)
CMPSC 101 GQ(3) or CMPSC 121 GQ(3) or CMPSC 201 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-2)
MATH 250(3)[1] or MATH 251(4)[1] (Sem: 3-4)
MATH 435(3)[1] or MATH 436(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits[1] from MATH 411(3), MATH 412(3), MATH 417(3), MATH 419(3), or MATH 421(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits[1] of 400-level MATH courses except MATH 401(3), MATH 405(3), MATH 406(3), MATH 441(3), MATH 470(3), MATH 471(4) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (13-15 credits)
Select 13-15 credits from department list (Sem: 3-8)

36-05-089 Change. Add grade of C or better requirement to MATH 220, 230, 250, 251.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Mathematics

Altoona College (MTSAL)
University Park, Eberly College of Science (MTHBS)

Not all options are available at every campus. Contact the campus you are interested in attending to determine which options are offered.

PROFESSOR JOHN ROE, Chair, Department of Mathematics

Two degrees are offered in mathematics: the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science. Both programs have a common core of mathematics courses; both programs prepare students for graduate work in mathematics. In addition, the Bachelor of Arts degree is oriented toward applications of mathematics in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree has a number of options. These options are oriented toward actuarial science, applied analysis, computational mathematics, graduate study, systems analysis, and teaching.

Many of the options are designed for students who want to use mathematics in industry, commerce, or government. In short, the degree requirements have the flexibility to fit many individual interests. The student, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should select an option by the end of the sophomore year.

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Mathematics major, a student must have: 1) attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average; and 2) completed MATH 140 GQ(4) and MATH 141 GQ(4) and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.

For the B.S. degree in Mathematics, a minimum of 120 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(6-12 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selections)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 0-1 credit

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 80-90 credits
(This includes 6-12 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GQ courses. In addition, the Teacher Certification option includes 6 credits of GS courses.)

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 26-28 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (20-21 credits)
MATH 140 GQ(4)[1][53], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1][53] (Sem: 1-4)
MATH 220 GQ(2)[1][53], MATH 230(4)[1], MATH 311W(3-4)[1], MATH 312(3)[1] (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (6-8 credits)[53]
CMPSC 101 GQ(3)[53] or CMPSC 121 GQ(3)[53] or CMPSC 201 GQ(3)[53](Sem: 1-2)
MATH 250(3)[1] or MATH 251(4)[1] (Sem: 3-4)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 52-62 credits

ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS OPTION: (52-54 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (33 credits)
I E 425(3), INS 301(3), INS 410(3), INS 411(3), INS 412(3), MATH 414(3)[1], MATH 415(3)[1], MATH 416(3)[1], MATH 451(3)[1], MATH 484(3)[1], STAT 460(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (3 credits)[1]
Select 3 credits from 400-level MATH courses except MATH 401(3), MATH 405(3), MATH 406(3), MATH 441(3), MATH 470(3), MATH 471(4) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (16-18 credits)
Select 8 credits in a foreign language (proficiency demonstrated by examination or course work to the level of the second semester; if fewer than 8 credits are needed to reach the required proficiency, students choose selections from department list to total 8 credits) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 8-10 credits from department list (Sem: 1-8)

APPLIED ANALYSIS OPTION: (52-54 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (9 credits)[1]
MATH 403(3), MATH 421(3), MATH 436(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (17 credits)[1]
MATH 414(3) or MATH 418(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits from MATH 411(3), MATH 412(3), or MATH 417(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select one of the following sequences (8 credits): (Sem: 1-4)
a. BIOL 110 GN(4), BIOL 220W GN(4)
b. CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 113 GN(1)
c. PHYS 211 GN(4), PHYS 212 GN(4)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (26-28 credits)
Select 8 credits in a foreign language (proficiency demonstrated by examination or course work to the level of the second semester; if fewer than 8 credits are needed to reach the required proficiency, students choose selections from department list to total 8 credits) (Sem: 1-4)
Select an approved sequence of 12 credits in an area of application; possible areas include engineering and the physical, earth, or biological sciences (Sem: 1-8)
Select 6-8 credits from department list (Sem: 1-8)

COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS OPTION: (52-54 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (21 credits)
CMPSC 122(3) (Sem: 3-4)
CMPSC 465(3), MATH 414(3)[1], MATH 415(3)[1], MATH 455(3)[1], MATH 456(3)[1], MATH 484(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits)[1]
MATH 467(3) or MATH 469(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits from MATH 411(3), MATH 412(3), or MATH 417(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits from CMPSC 468(3), MATH 310(3), MATH 459(3), MATH 468(3), MATH 483(3), or MATH 485(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (19-21 credits)
Select 8 credits in a foreign language (proficiency demonstrated by examination or course work to the level of the second semester; if fewer than 8 credits are needed to reach the required proficiency, students choose selections from department list to total 8 credits) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 11-13 credits from department list (Sem: 1-8)

GENERAL MATHEMATICS OPTION: (52-54 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSE (3 credits)[1]
MATH 403(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (15 credits)[1]
MATH 414(3) or MATH 418(3); MATH 435(3) or MATH 436(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits from MATH 411(3), MATH 412(3), MATH 417(3), MATH 419(3), or MATH 421(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits of 400-level MATH courses except MATH 401(3), MATH 405(3), MATH 406(3), MATH 441(3), MATH 470(3), MATH 471(4) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (34-36 credits)
Select 8 credits in a foreign language (proficiency demonstrated by examination or course work to the level of the second semester; if fewer than 8 credits are needed to reach the required proficiency, students choose selections from department list to total 8 credits) (Sem: 1-4)
Select an approved sequence of 12 credits in MATH or a related area or an area of application (Sem: 1-8)
Select 14-16 credits from department list (Sem: 1-8)

GRADUATE STUDY OPTION: (52-54 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (18 credits)[1]
MATH 403(3), MATH 404(3), MATH 421(3), MATH 429(3), MATH 435(3), MATH 436(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits)[1]
MATH 414(3) or MATH 418(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 9 credits of 400-level MATH courses except MATH 401(3), MATH 405(3), MATH 406(3), MATH 441(3), MATH 470(3), MATH 471(4) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (22-24 credits)
Select 8 credits in a foreign language (proficiency demonstrated by examination or course work to the level of the second semester; if fewer than 8 credits are needed to reach the required proficiency, students choose selections from department list to total 8 credits) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 14-16 credits from department list (Sem: 1-8)

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS OPTION: (52-54 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (12 credits)[1]
MATH 414(3), MATH 415(3), MATH 436(3), MATH 484(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits)[1]
Select 6 credits from MATH 310(3), MATH 451(3), MATH 485(3), or MATH 486(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits from 400-level MATH courses except MATH 401(3), MATH 405(3), MATH 406(3), MATH 441(3), MATH 470(3), MATH 471(4) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (31-33 credits)
Select 8 credits in a foreign language (proficiency demonstrated by examination or course work to the level of the second semester; if fewer than 8 credits are needed to reach the required proficiency, students choose selections from department list to total 8 credits) (Sem: 1-4)
Select an approved sequence of 12 credits in an area of application; possible areas include business, economics, industrial engineering, social sciences (Sem: 1-8)
Select 11-13 credits from department list (Sem: 1-8)

TEACHER CERTIFICATION OPTION: (62 credits)[54]
This option helps prepare individuals for mathematics education teaching positions in secondary schools. It includes the academic requirements for the Mathematics Education Instructional I certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (see also Teacher Education Programs).

PRESCRIBED COURSES (53 credits)
EDPSY 014(3)[53], EDTHP 115 US(3) (Sem: 1-2)
HD FS 239 GS(3)[53], PSYCH 100 GS(3) (Sem: 1-2, 5-6)
C I 295(2)[53], C I 412W(3)[53], C I 495C(3)[53][56], C I 495E(15)[53], MATH 427(3)[1], MATH 435(3)[1], MATH 436(3)[1], MTHED 411(3)[53], MTHED 412(3)[53], MTHED 427(3)[53] (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits)
MATH 310[1] or MATH 483(3)[1]; MATH 414(3)[1] or MATH 418(3)[1] (Sem: 3-8)
Select 3 credits from 400-level EDTHP courses[53] (Sem: 3-8)

COURSE ADDS

36-05-090 ASTRO 005 (GN)
The Sky and Planets
SKY AND PLANETS (3)
The development of our modern understanding of the visible sky and planetary systems.
PREREQUISITE: Students who have passed ASTRO 001 or ASTRO 010 may not take this course.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-091 ASTRO 006 (GN)
Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
STARS AND GALAXIES (3)
The development of our modern understanding of stars, galaxies, and the astronomical universe.
PREREQUISITE: Students who have passed ASTRO 001 and ASTRO 010 may not take this course.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-092 SC 201
Medical Professions
MEDICAL PROFESSION (1)
Learn about the different medical professions and related subjects.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-093 SC 401
Basic Science and Disease
BASIC SCI & DISEAS (1)
Clinical aspects of various disease and how basic scientific information contributes towards understanding and treating disease.
PROPOSED START: S12008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-094 B M B 342
Laboratory in Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and Molecular Cloning
PROTN MOL CLON LAB (3:1:6)
Laboratory in enzyme purifications and assay techniques; nucleic acid isolation and characterization, including plasmid preparation.
PREREQUISITE: B M B 251, BIOL 230W, or MICRB 201; CHEM 202 or CHEM 210. Prerequisite or concurrent: B M B 211 or B M B 401
CROSS LIST: MICRB 342
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 442
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-095 CHEM 112 (GN)
Chemical Principles II
CHEM PRINC II (3:3:0)
Continuation of CHEM 110, including an introduction to the chemistry of the elements.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 110 or CHEM 106 . Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 111
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CHEM 110 or CHEM 106
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-096 CHEM 460
Advanced Thermodynamics
ADV THERMODYNAMICS (3:3:0)
Chemical thermodynamics, with applications to pure phases, solutions, and chemical reactions.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 450
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CH E 220 or CHEM 450
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-097 CHEM 464
Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics
CHEM KINE & DYNAMI (3:3:0)
Introduction to chemical kinetics and molecular dynamics.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 450 and CHEM 452
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CHEM 450 or CH E 220 and CHEM 452
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-098 MICRB 342
Laboratory in Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and Molecular Cloning
PROTN MOL CLON LAB (3:1:6)
Laboratory in enzyme purifications and assay techniques; nucleic acid isolation and characterization, including plasmid preparation.
PREREQUISITE: B M B 251, BIOL 230W, or MICRB 201; CHEM 202 or CHEM 210. Prerequisite or concurrent: B M B 211 or B M B 401
CROSS LIST: B M B 342
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 442
PROPOSED START: SP2009

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
University College

36-05-099 Change. Add CAS 404, MGMT 326, 331, 401, 424, 431, 440, 445, 451W, 461, MKTG 410, 428, 445, 450W, 478 to the Management and Marketing Option.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Business

The Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) is an upper-division, professionally oriented business degree for individuals who are seeking general preparation in business. The degree combines the theoretical underpinnings of core business disciplines, notably management, marketing, finance, and logistics, with applied study in a practical setting, especially the small-business climates across most of the Commonwealth. Through the choice of an 18-credit option, students develop a specialty related to a key business sector. Students also develop written and oral communication skills throughout the program, acquire contemporary computer skills, and engage in active and collaborative learning. The degree allows students throughout the Commonwealth to become familiar with the unique business environments of their local communities, a design that sets the degree apart from other business degrees offered both within the University and throughout the Commonwealth.

The associate degree in business administration at Penn State articulates with the degree. Advanced-standing students from other accredited colleges or universities will be admitted only with specified grade-point averages established annually in accordance with University policy.

ACCOUNTING OPTION: Preparation for positions in business with an emphasis on the areas of financial and managerial accounting, systems and controls, auditing, and taxation.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPTION (offered only at the Altoona College): Preparation for a variety of entrepreneurial careers from starting a new business venture to working as an entrepreneur within a larger organization.

FINANCIAL SERVICES OPTION: Preparation for positions in community financial organizations such as banks, real estate firms, insurance brokers, investment firms, and credit companies.

HEALTH SERVICES OPTION: Development of a background in the financial and administrative aspects of health care enterprises such as hospitals, managed-care organizations, clinical practices, and physicians' offices.

INDIVIDUALIZED BUSINESS OPTION: The selection of 18 credits of study based on an individualized plan of study submitted by the student and approved by an adviser. The option allows the tailoring of a program of study to suit specific student needs.

MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT OPTION: An emphasis on the skills and knowledge necessary for the business professional to function in community and regional centers of commerce.

Entrance Requirement: Completion of MATH 022 or higher (MATH 040, 041, 110, 140).

For the B.S. degree in Business, a minimum of 120 credits is required, 15 of which must be at the 400 level.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(12 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)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

ELECTIVES: 8-16 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 71-79 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GS courses.)

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 53-61 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (32-37 credits)
ECON 002 GS(3) (Sem: 1-2)
ACCTG 211(4), ECON 004 GS(3), MIS 204(3) (Sem: 3-4)
B A 321(1-3)[1], B A 322(1-3)[1], B A 420(1)[1], FIN 301(3)[1], MGMT 301(3)[1], MKTG 301(3)[1], SCM 301(3)[1] (Sem: 5-6)
B A 421(1-2)[1], B A 422W(3)[1] (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (21-24 credits)
MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
SCM 200 GQ(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2) (Sem: 3-4)
B A 323(3)[1] or I B 303 IL(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6-9 credits from B A 495A(3-9)[1], B A 495B(3-9)[1], or B A 495C(3-9)[1] (Sem: 7-8)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 18 credits [1]
(Not all options are available at every campus.)

ACCOUNTING OPTION: (18 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits)
ACCTG 404(3), ACCTG 432(3), ACCTG 471(3), ACCTG 472(3) (Sem: 5-6)
ACCTG 403W(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (3 credits)
ACCTG 405(3) or FINSV 411(3) (Sem: 6-8)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPTION: (18 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (12 credits)
ENTR 300(3), ENTR 320(3) (Sem: 5-6)
ENTR 400(3), ENGL 419(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (6 credits)
ENTR 410(3), ENTR 420(3), ENTR 430(3), or ENTR 440(3) (Sem: 5-8)
CAS 250(3), CAS 252(3), or CAS 352(3) (Sem: 7-8)

FINANCIAL SERVICES OPTION: (18 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (12 credits)
FINSV 400(3), FINSV 411(3), INS 301(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ENGL 419(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (6 credits)
ECON 351(3), FINSV 420(3), INS 310W(3), or R EST 301(3) (Sem: 5-8)
CAS 250(3), CAS 252(3), or CAS 352(3) (Sem: 5-8)

HEALTH SERVICES OPTION: (18 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (12 credits)
H P A 101(3) (Sem: 5-6)
H P A 310(3), H P A 332(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ENGL 419(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (6 credits)
CAS 250(3), CAS 252(3), or CAS 352(3) (Sem: 5-8)
H P A 447(3) or H P A 455(3) (Sem: 7-8)

INDIVIDUALIZED BUSINESS OPTION: (18 credits)
Prepare an individualized plan of study consisting of 18 credits to be submitted for approval by an adviser. (Sem: 5-8)

MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING OPTION: (18 credits)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (18 credits)

1. Select 15 credits from the following (to include at least 3 credits in MGMT and 3 credits in MKTG and at least 3 credits at the 400 level):
   MGMT 321(3), MGMT 326(3), MGMT 331(3), MGMT 341(3), MGMT 401(3), MGMT 424(3); MGMT 431(3) or B A 250(3); MGMT 440(3), MGMT 445(3), MGMT 451W(3), MGMT 461 IL(3); MKTG 220(3) or MKTG 410(3); MKTG 310(3), MKTG 327(3), MKTG 330(3), MKTG 342(3), MKTG 422(3), MKTG 428(3), MKTG 445 IL(3), MKTG 450W(3), MKTG 478(3) (Sem: 5-8)
2. Select 3 credits from CAS 250(3), CAS 252(3), CAS 352(3), CAS 404(3) or ENGL 419(3) (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.

Penn State Schuylkill/Individualized Business and Management/Marketing Options only (1/26/07)

APPENDIX B
GRADUATE

36-05-100 Drop Master of Agriculture Degree in Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics (AEREC)

Program Home Page

STEPHEN M. SMITH, Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
103 Armsby Building
814-865-5461

Degrees Conferred: Ph.D., M.S.

The graduate program emphasizes economic theory and quantitative methods as applied to the food and agricultural system, natural resources and the environment, and regional economics and economic development.

Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship

M.S. students in this program may elect the Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship. This option provides enhanced educational opportunities for students with an interest in water resources management. The Watershed Stewardship Option attracts students from several graduate programs and educates them to facilitate team-oriented, community-based watershed management planning directed at water resource problems. The Watershed Stewardship Option is coordinated with similar options in other graduate programs through the Center for Watershed Stewardship. The Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship requires 18 credits of graduate course work when taken with the M.S. degree in Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics: 6 credits of breadth courses, 3 credits of environmental economics, 1 credit of Watershed Stewardship Seminar (AEREC 591), and 8 credits of Watershed Stewardship Practicum I and II (AEREC 570 and AEREC 571). Breadth courses consist of 3 credits of graduate course work from water resources science and 3 credits from either humanities or communications/design. For M.S. students, the 3 credits in environmental economics consist of Resource and Environmental Economics I (AEREC 519). In the watershed stewardship practicum courses, students work in multidisciplinary teams with community, government and business leaders to analyze and understand natural resource problems and creatively synthesize appropriate solutions in a written watershed management plan.

Lists of acceptable water resources science, humanities, and communication/design courses are maintained by the Center for Watershed Stewardship. Students may petition the Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics Graduate Program Committee and the Center for Watershed Stewardship to substitute higher level or equivalent courses to suit their specific backgrounds and goals. Courses taken for the Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship may be used to satisfy other equivalent (400- or 500-level) degree requirements in the Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics graduate program with the concurrence of their adviser and the Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics Graduate Program Committee. The graduate committee for a student enrolled in the Option in Watershed Stewardship must include a faculty representative from the Center for Watershed Stewardship.

Admission Requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record examinations (GRE), or from a comparable substitute examination accepted by a graduate program and authorized by the dean of the Graduate School, are required for admission. At the discretion of a graduate program, a student may be admitted provisionally for graduate study in a program without these scores. Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Students entering the master’s program should have a total of 9 credits in agricultural economics and/or economics. Students entering the doctoral program should have successfully completed courses in intermediate micro- and macroeconomic theory, in differential and integral calculus and linear algebra, and in intermediate statistics. Students are permitted to enter the master’s and doctoral programs with deficiencies but must pass courses to eliminate deficiencies as soon as possible.

Students with a 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) and with appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students. Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

There is no foreign language requirement for the Ph.D. degree; rather, the student must satisfactorily complete courses in economic theory and quantitative methods.

Other Relevant Information

Students in this program may elect the dual-title degree program option in Operations Research for the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees.

Students may qualify for admission to the dual-title degree program option in Demography consisting of interdisciplinary course work, with special emphasis on the economic, social, and geographic issues arising from the dynamics of population change.

Student Aid

Graduate assistantships and other forms of student aid are described in the STUDENT AID section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599 and 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS (AG EC) course list

36-05-101 Change. Add new option in Teacher Leadership to be offered via the World Campus and in residence at Penn State University Park.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Educational Leadership (EDLDR)

NONA PRESTINE , In Charge of Graduate Programs in Educational Leadership
300 Rackley Building
814-865-1487

Degrees Conferred: Ph.D., D.Ed., M.S., M.Ed.

Graduate work in the Educational Leadership program encompasses two major strands or paths. The first strand focuses on those who want to engage in a wide variety of leadership roles within and directly affecting schools and districts. These roles include, but are not limited to teacher leadership, instructional leadership, principal leadership, and district-level leadership. This strand may also lead to certification and/or letters of endorsement in supervision, the principalship or the superintendency. The second strand focuses on those who want to exercise leadership roles in educational policy arenas and/or engage in educational research. Possible roles include: intermediate unit officials, state and federal agency administrators and staff, professors of educational administration, and research and development personnel. The principalship certification is also available at Penn State Great Valley and Penn State Harrisburg.

Admission Requirements

Scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are required for admission to the doctoral programs in Educational Leadership. When the MAT is not available (e.g., some overseas locations), Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), may be substituted. At the discretion of a graduate program, a student may be admitted provisionally. Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Applicants to the M.Ed. and M.S. degree programs must present evidence of at least a 2.60 grade-point average in the last two years of undergraduate work. A grade-point average of 3.50 in prior graduate work is required of those desiring admission to enter a doctoral program. The best-qualified students will be accepted up to the number of spaces available. Special backgrounds and experiences may allow for conditional admission to those not meeting stated criteria.

More details concerning the degree and certification programs are presented in a prospectus that is available upon request.

Students interested in pursuing the on-line M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a Teacher Leadership option must first be admitted to Penn State’s Graduate School. The requirements listed below are in addition to general Graduate School requirements as stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin. Scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or some other pertinent standardized test are required for admission to all graduate programs in Educational Leadership, including the proposed online M.Ed. with an option in Teacher Leadership.  

The language of instruction at Penn State is English. International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with exceptions noted below.

The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test or a total score of 80 with a 20 on the speaking section for the internet-based test. Applicants with IBT speaking scores between 15 and 19 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires an institutional test of English proficiency upon first enrollment and, if necessary, remedial course work.

The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. International applicants are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement who have received a baccalaureate or a master’s degree from a college/university/institution in any of the following: Australia, Belize, British Caribbean and British West Indies, Canada (except Quebec), England, Guyana, Republic of Ireland, Liberia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, the United States and Wales. Complete details concerning the TOEFL/IELTS requirements are available at the Applications and Admission Procedures section of the Graduate Bulletin.

In addition to standardized test scores, the Educational Leadership Program requires all graduate program applicants to submit three reference letters, official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a short review of a professional journal article of the applicant’s choosing (along with a copy of the actual article), and a current resume or CV. Applicants must present evidence of at least a 3.0 grade-point average in the last two years of undergraduate work. The best-qualified students will be accepted up to the number of spaces available. Special backgrounds and experiences may allow for provisional admission to those not meeting all of the above criteria.

Master's Degree and Certification Requirements

All candidates for the M.Ed. and M.S. degrees will complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits. Certification for various public school administrative positions requires additional graduate work beyond the master's degree and such requirements as specified in the program prospectus.

M.Ed. students must submit a master's paper. M.S. degree students are expected to submit a thesis.

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with an Option in Teacher Leadership via World Campus and in residence at Penn State University Park is a 30-credit M.Ed. program with 2 designated “core” courses and 6 required courses for a total of 24 credits. The two designated “core” courses for this M.Ed. option are: (1) EDLDR 560 Principles of Instructional Supervision and (2) EDLDR 559 School Improvement. Six other courses are required and include EDLDR 563, EDLDR 553, C I 501, EDLDR 551, EDPSY 421, and EDLDR 596. Six additional credits (2 courses) from outside of the Educational Leadership Program are considered electives in the proposed Teacher Leadership option.

The resident M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (non-option) requires 30 credits, including the 2 “core” courses noted above and 6 required courses for a total of 24 credits. The two designated “core” courses for the M.Ed. non-option are: (1) EDLDR 560 Principles of Instructional Supervision and (2) EDLDR 559 School Improvement. The six required courses are drawn from several “strands” or areas of concentration offered, including School Leadership, Professional Development, Curriculum, School Policy, & Change and an “Open” area. Determination of the specific courses is dependent on: (1) the “strand” or area of concentration selected by the student and (2) advisement and guidance from the assigned academic advisor.

Credits toward a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership will be from graduate level courses – 400 or above – with a minimum of 18 credits earned from courses at or above the 500-level. At least six (6) credits must be completed outside of the EDLDR Program area. An additional Program requirement states that all master’s degrees (either the M.S. or the M.Ed.) must contain a total of at least 18 credits of EDLDR course work.

Each student will complete the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with an option in Teacher Leadership via World Campus in conjunction with a designated EDLDR faculty member and in connection with the EDLDR 596 course work. This is the culminating course of the program and focuses on an application of course information in the form of an action research project. This project will be planned in cooperation with the EDLDR faculty member who serves as the student’s project advisor and must reflect an appropriate degree of graduate-level scholarship, as determined by the advisor.

The master’s project is a completed piece of work representing the culmination of academic work toward the M.Ed. degree.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

Candidates for the D.Ed. degree are required to spend at least one semester and one summer session consecutively in full-time residence during a twelve-month period. Ph.D. candidates are strongly encouraged to spend two academic years in residence, but must spend at least two consecutive semesters in residence. D.Ed. candidates may satisfy the residence requirement in another manner consistent with Graduate School policy, including attendance at the day-long seminars offered weekly every other academic year. Candidates for all degrees are required to combine work in the social sciences and humanities with the specialization in Educational Leadership.

Expectations of candidates for both the D.Ed. and Ph.D. are high in the field of research competence and require the ability to identify and conceptualize a research problem for the thesis. The D.Ed. is more appropriate for those with career goals in administration and policy making. The Ph.D. is more appropriate for those with career goals in research and scholarship.

After the doctoral student has been admitted to a doctoral program and has completed forty to forty-five hours beyond the bachelor's degree, his or her name is usually submitted for candidacy. After a student is admitted to candidacy for the doctoral degree, he or she takes the comprehensive written and oral examinations. After those are successfully completed, the student presents a thesis problem on a significant, researchable topic, evidenced by a prospectus to the doctoral committee for review.

Other Relevant Information

American Indian students participate in a special administrator preparation program. Foreign students can work on research topics in their home nations.

Student Aid

Graduate assistantships available to students in this program and other forms of student aid are described in the STUDENT AID section of the Graduate Bulletin.

36-05-102 Change. Revise program description. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Teaching and Curriculum (T & C)

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STEVEN A. MELNICK, Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Teaching and Curriculum
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA 17057
717-948-6213

Degree Conferred: M.Ed.

The Master of Education in Teaching and Curriculum at Penn State Harrisburg provides to full- and part-time students a curriculum designed to develop master teachers for public and private school instruction and education specialists. In addition, specialties are available in particular areas, such as early childhood education, English as a second language, and language arts.

Specifically, the goals of the program are to develop in students (1) the ability to communicate effectively either with school-age students and their parents or with coworkers and/or clients; (2) the ability to conduct an instructional program that provides a sound intellectual and emotional climate for learning; (3) competence in a variety of teaching methods and in the utilization of materials and content appropriate for an effective instructional program; (4) the ability to interpret and to evaluate educational literature and research; and (5) the ability to describe and to evaluate major issues and current trends in instructional curriculum practice and development.

Certification programs are also available in the areas of early childhood education, English as a second language, and principalship.

Admission Requirements

Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

The M.Ed. Program in Teaching and Curriculum has four important admission requirements.

First, candidates must have achieved an overall junior/senior grade point average of 3.00 or higher. For candidates applying for admission who have completed credits beyond the baccalaureate degree, we will evaluate the last (approximately) 60 credits completed.

Second, candidates must submit two letters of recommendation. These letters must be from former professors who can attest to the academic ability and potential of the candidate.

Third, candidates must submit a 200-300 word personal statement that addresses their career goals and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree.

Fourth, candidates must submit test scores from one of the following: Graduate Record Examination, Miller Analogies Test, or Praxis examinations completed for certification. In addition, the language of instruction at Penn State is English. International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 20 on the speaking section for the internet-based test. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. International applicants are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement who have received a baccalaureate or a masters degree from a college/university/institution in any of the following: Australia, Belize, British Caribbean and British West Indies, Canada (except Quebec), England, Guyana, Republic of Ireland, Liberia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, the United States and Wales.

Retention

Candidates must maintain a minimum 3.00 grade point average in courses approved by the program, satisfactorily complete all required key assessments, attain a grade "C" or better in all required core courses. Candidates who do not make satisfactory progress will be notified in writing noting the specific deficiencies and requesting that they meet with the program coordinator to develop a remediation plan. Failure to meet or to satisfactorily complete the remediation plan will result in termination from the program.

All persons enrolled in Teacher Education Programs at Penn State Harrisburg are expected to demonstrate the professional dispositions that are aligned with the unit's vision statement. The faculty shall evaluate the approved dispositions demonstrated by the candidates in class and during field experiences. Candidates may be rated as exemplary, acceptable, or unacceptable. Candidates are expected to attain acceptable or exemplary ratings in order to graduate.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Education degree in Teaching and Curriculum provides students with two options to meet the required culminating or capstone experience : (1) course work with a master’s project (EDUC 587) or (2) course work that includes a capstone course (EDUC 591). The option that includes a master’s project requires a total of 33 credits; the capstone course option requires 36 credits. Students may complete the degree requirements for either of the two options with the approval of their adviser.
At least 18 credits must be at the 500-level or higher. A minimum grade-point average of 3.00 for work done at the University and acceptable or higher ratings on the professional dispositions are required for graduation.

Prescribed Core Course Requirements (21 credits)
Professional Learning Communities: EDUC 500(3)
Learning Theory: EDUC 520(3)
Curriculum Development and Instructional Design: EDUC 506(3) or EDUC 403(3) (Early Childhood only)
Educational Assessment: EDUC 539(3) or EDUC 404(3) (Early Childhood only)
Educational Foundations: EDUC 505(3)
Educational Research Designs: EDUC 586(3)
Culminating Course (EDUC 591(3)) or culminating project (EDUC 587(3)) Culminating Course/Project: EDUC 587 Master's Project or EDUC 591 Education Seminar or EDUC 564 Reading Clinic (Reading Specialist only)

Electives
Students are required to take up to 12-15 credits of elective course work. Students may take all of those credits in education or, with the approval of their adviser, select up to 12 credits of electives in a field other than education.

Transfer Credits

Subject to the limitations given below, a maximum of 10 credits of high-quality graduate work done at an accredited institution may be applied toward the requirements for the master's degree. However, credits earned to complete a previous master's degree, whether at Penn State or elsewhere, may not be applied to a second master's degree program at Penn State. The student should distinguish carefully between the transferability of credit and its applicability in a particular degree program. Approval to apply any transferred credits toward a degree program must be granted by the student's academic adviser, the program head or graduate officer, and the Graduate School. Transferred academic work must have been completed within five years prior to the date of the first degree registration at the Graduate School of Penn State, must be of at least B quality (grades of B- are not transferable), and must appear on an official graduate transcript of an accredited university. Pass-fail grades can be substantiated by the former institution as having at least B quality.

A maximum of 15 graduate credits taken as a nondegree student prior to admission to a graduate degree program may be applied to a graduate program, with departmental approval. The credits must have been earned within five years preceding entry into the degree program.

Forms for transfer of credit can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services, 114 Kern Building.

Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599 and 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit courses below the 400 level in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.

EDUCATION (EDUC) course list

COURSE ADDS

36-05-103 ASTRO 801
Planets, Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
ASTRO UNIVERSE (3)
Overview of the structure, formation, and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-104 CAMS 593
Research Seminar
RSRCH SEM (3-6)
Significant research experience in the fields represented by CAMS; guided supervision in the preparation of a scholarly article.
PREREQUISITE: CAMS 592
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-105 EARTH 501
Contemporary Controversies in the Earth Sciences
EARTH CONTROVERSIE (3)
Exploration of current areas of research in the Earth Sciences.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-106 EARTH 520
Plate Tectonics and People: Foundations of Solid Earth Science
PLATES AND PEOPLE (3)
Solid Earth geophysics and geological hazards presented within the grand unifying theory of plate tectonics.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-107 EARTH 530
Earth Surface Processes in the Critical Zone
CRITICAL ZONE (3)
Introduction to Earth surface processes including weathering and soils, geomorphology, erosion and sedimentation, hydrogeology, low-temperature geochemistry and Earth systems.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-108 EARTH 540
Essentials of Oceanography for Educators
OCEANOGRAPHY (3)
Chemical and physical principles of the oceans and their interaction with the biosphere, atmosphere and the solid Earth.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-109 EARTH 591
Individual Studies: Research Project
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT (3)
Development of a capstone project, supervised on an individual basis outside the scope of formal courses.
PREREQUISITE: 24 credits in the Master's Degree program in Earth Science Education
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-110 EME 525
Theory and Practice of Policy Analysis for Engineers
POL ANLYS FOR ENG (3)
The course provides a broad introduction to analytical methods commonly used in science, technology, and energy policy analysis.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-111 EME 570
Catalytic Materials
CATALYTIC MATLS (3)
Preparation and characterization of solid catalytic materials and the relationships between their surface, defect, and electronic properties and catalytic activity.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 452 or similar course in chemical, materials or energy sciences and engineering
CROSS LIST: MATSE 570
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-112 EME 600
Thesis Research
THESIS RESEARCH (1-12)
Thesis research culminating into the doctoral degree in Energy and Mineral Engineering.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-113 EME 601
Thesis Research
THESIS RESEARCH (1-12)
Thesis research after successful comprehensive exam culminating into the doctoral degree in Energy and Mineral Engineering.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-114 GEOG 588
Planning GIS for Emergency Management
PLAN GIS EMER MGMT (3)
Requirements analysis and proposal writing to plan and implement GIS solutions supporting emergency management activities of government agencies and contractors.
PREREQUISITE: GEOG 583, GEOG 584; GEOG 488 recommended
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-115 GEOG 882
Geographic Foundations of Geospatial Intelligence
GEOINT FOUNDATIONS (3)
Orientation to the geographic foundations of geospatial intelligence and its applications in national security, international relief work, and disaster management.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-116 GEOG 883
Remote Sensing for the Geospatial Intelligence Professional
GEOINT REMOTESENSI (3)
Understanding remote sensing systems' operation, data products, and processing techniques to address typical problem scenarios faced by the GEOINT professional.
PREREQUISITE: GEOG 882
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-117 GEOG 884
Geographic Information Systems for the Geospatial Intelligence Professional
GEOINT GIS (3)
How geographic information systems facilitate data analysis and communication to address common geographic problems faced by the geospatial intelligence professional.
PREREQUISITE: GEOG 882
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-118 GEOG 889
Virtual Field Exercise for the GEOINT Professional
VIRTUAL FIELD EXER (2)
Comprehensive examination in geospatial data analysis and communication to address common geographic problems faced by the GEOINT professional.
PREREQUISITE: GEOG 882, GEOG 883, GEOG 884
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-119 GEOSC 897
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or semester.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-120 METEO 801
Understanding Weather Forecasting for Educators
WX FORECASTING ED (3)
Fundamental principles of synoptic and physical meteorology, remote sensing and data analysis in the setting of mid-latitude weather forecasting.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-121 METEO 802
Fundamentals of Tropical Forecasting for Educators
TROPIC FORECAST ED (3)
Applying atmospheric principles to the tropics, with an emphasis on the development, structure, prediction, and descructive impact of hurricanes.
PREREQUISITE: METEO 801
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-122 METEO 803
Fundamentals of Mesoscale Weather Forecasting for Educators
MESO FORECAST ED (3)
Applying atmospheric principles to small-scale weather systems, with an emphasis on the conceptual modeling and short-range prediction of severe thunderstorms.
PREREQUISITE: METEO 801
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-123 METEO 804
Special Topics in Weather Forecasting for Educators
SPEC TOPICS ED (3)
Exploring specialized weather forecasting topics and techniques spanning from mesoscale to planetary spatial scales and short-term to long-range time scales.
PREREQUISITE: METEO 801; METEO 802; METEO 803
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-124 SPLED 505
Single-Case Research
SINGLE-CASE RES (3)
Overview of research methods associated with collecting and evaluating repeated measures on single cases.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-125 SWENG 586
Requirements Engineering
REQUIREMENTS ENGR (3)
Theory and applications of requirements elicitation, analysis, modeling, validation, testing, and writing for hardware and software systems.
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-126 SWENG 587
Software Systems Architecture
SOFTWARE SYS ARCH (3)
Software systems architecture; architectural design principles/patterns; documentation/evaluation of software architectures; reuse of architectural assets through frameworks/software product lines.
PROPOSED START: S12008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-127 APLNG 593
Research Design and Methodology in Applied Linguistics
RESEARCH IN APLNG (3)
Standard methodologies for planning, conducting, interpreting, and reporting research in Applied Linguistics.
APPROVED START: SP2002

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Experimental Research on Language (EXP RSCH ON LANGUA)
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-128 B A 500
Marketing Management
MKTG MGMT (2)
An examination of the role of the market place in company management.
APPROVED START: S11993

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-129 B A 502
Team Process and Performance
TEAM PROC & PERFMO (1)
Development of managerial skills and techniques for diagnosing, intervening and leading effective teams.
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-130 B A 504
Ethical Leadership
ETH LEADERSHIP (1)
This course introduces students to their ethical responsibilities as business leaders.
PREREQUISITE: B A 501, B A 502
APPROVED START: SP2004

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 2
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-131 B A 505
Negotiation Theory and Skills
NEGOT THRY & SKILS (1)
Development of managerial skills for distributive and integrative negotiations at the two-party and team levels.
APPROVED START: SP2005

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-132 B A 510
Supply Chain and Operations Management
SUP CHAIN OPS (2)
Introduction to the organizational processes and methods used to create and deliver goods and services.
APPROVED START: SP2002

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-133 B A 511
Financial Accounting
FIN ACCT (2)
Basic concepts and principles (i.e. the jargon) underlying financial accounting practices.
APPROVED START: SP2002

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-134 B A 523
Information Technology
INFORMATION TECH (1)
An introduction to information technologies critical to business organizations.
APPROVED START: FA2001

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: IT Strategy (IT STRATEGY)
CHANGE CREDITS: 2
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-135 B A 531
Introduction to Finance
INTRO FIN (2)
An examination of the techniques available to aid the financial manager in decision making.
APPROVED START: SP2002

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-136 B A 571
Strategic Management
STRAT MGMT (2)
Analysis and application of concepts and techniques aimed at successfully developing and implementing competitive strategy in a complex business environment.
APPROVED START: SP2004

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-137 CSE 513
Distributed Systems
DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM (3)
Protocol hierarchies; routing and flow control algorithms; distributed operating systems; communication and synchronization mechanisms; resource allocation problems.
PREREQUISITE: CSE 511
APPROVED START: FA1995

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CSE 411
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-138 EDUC 539
Educational Assessment
EDUC ASSESSMENT (3)
This course will prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to monitor, assess, and report student achievement.
PREREQUISITE: permission of program
APPROVED START: SP2000

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EDUC 520
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-139 EDUC 561
Psychology of Reading
PSY OF RDNG (3)
Examination of the theoretical bases for reading which have direct practical implication for teaching reading.
PREREQUISITE: EDUC 314, EDUC 321
APPROVED START: FA1983

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EDUC 471, EDUC 425, EDUC 477
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-140 EDUC 563
Advanced Methods in Teaching Reading
ADV METHODS IN RDG (3)
Advanced development of diagnostic and instructional techniques for teaching reading, with emphasis on individual and small group instruction.
PREREQUISITE: EDUC 321
APPROVED START: FA1983

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Methods in Teaching Reading (METHODS IN TCH RDG)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Development of advaned diagnostic and instructional techniques for teaching reading, with emphasis on individual and small group instruction.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EDUC 562
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-141 EDUC 564
Reading Clinic
READING CLINIC (3-6)
Culminating course for the M.Ed. degree in reading requiring competency demonstrations in working with children possessing reading problems.
PREREQUISITE: EDUC 421, EDUC 422, EDUC 423, EDUC 561, EDUC 562, EDUC 563, PSYCH 410, PSYCH 412
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Culminating course for the M.Ed. degree in literacy education requiring demonstration of competency in working with children possessing reading problems.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EDUC 565
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-142 EGEE 580
Design Engineering of Energy and Geo-Environmental Systems
DESIGN ENGINEERING (5)
Problem-based integrative learning: concept maps, literature review, analysis, and design, using engineering principles. Report preparation and presentation.
PREREQUISITE: EGEE 500, EGEE 510
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: EME
CHANGE TITLES: Integrative Design of EME Systems (INTEGRATIVE DESIGN)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Problem-based, integrative, and collaborative learning to solve interdisciplinary problems on energy and mineral systems based on engineering and business principles.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed required option courses in EME or be in the second semester
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-143 EGEE 590
Colloquium
COLLOQUIUM (1-3)
Continuing seminars that consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
APPROVED START: S11999

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: EME
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Continuing seminars that consist of individual lectures by faculty, students or outside speakers on energy and mineral engineering issues.
ADD CROSS LIST: F SC 590 MNG 590 P N G 590
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-144 ENNEC 590
Colloquium
COLLOQUIUM (1-3)
Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
APPROVED START: SP2002

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Continuing seminars which consist of individual lectures by faculty, students or outside speakers on energy and mineral engineering issues.
ADD CROSS LIST: I H S 590
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-145 F SC 503
Problems in Fuel Science
PROB IN FUEL SCI (5)
A problem-based, active learning course on the fundamental principles of fuel science applied to fuel processing, combustion, and conversion.
PREREQUISITE: EGEE 430, F SC 422, F SC 431
APPROVED START: SP2008

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Analytical Methods in Fuel Science (ANLYT MTH FUEL SCI)
CHANGE CREDITS: 3
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Analytical and characterization methods used in fuel science and applied to fuel processing, combustion, and conversion are emphasized.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EGEE 430, F SC 431 or equivalent
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-146 F SC 590
Colloquium
COLLOQUIUM (1-3)
Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
APPROVED START: SP1999

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Continuing seminars which consist of individual lectures by faculty, students or outside speakers on energy and mineral engineering issues.
ADD CROSS LIST: EME 590 MNG 590 P N G 590
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-147 FIN 555
Global Finance
GLOBAL FINANCE (2)
Analyze international business finance problems, impact of evolving inter-national payment systems on business, financial management in modern multi-national enterprise.
PREREQUISITE: FIN 550
CROSS LIST: I B 555
APPROVED START: S12002

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-148 FRNSC 541
Forensic Seminar Series
FRN SEM (1)
Advanced concepts in forensic science through presentation of journal articles, case studies, and research findings.
PREREQUISITE: FRNSC 501
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
REMOVE PREREQUISITE
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-149 FRNSC 561
Ethics in forensic Science
ETHICS IN FRNSC (1)
The ethics of forensic science, including issues of evidence handling, data analysis, and courtroom testimony.
PREREQUISITE: FRNSC 501
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
REMOVE PREREQUISITE
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-150 I B 555
Global Finance
GLOBAL FINANCE (2)
Analyze international business finance problems, impact of evolving inter-national payment systems on business, financial management in modern multi-national enterprise.
PREREQUISITE: FIN 550
CROSS LIST: FIN 555
APPROVED START: S12002

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-151 I H S 590
Colloquium
COLLOQUIUM (1-3)
Continuing seminars that consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
APPROVED START: S12002

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Continuing seminars that consist of individual lectures by faculty, students or outside speakers on energy and mineral engineering issues.
ADD CROSS LIST: ENNEC 590
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-152 IMBA 574
Strategic Financial Decisions
STRAT FIN DECISION (2)
Advanced capital project analysis; evaluating levered investments; application of option valuation principles to strategic decisions.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to The Pennsylvania State University's Intercollege M.B.A. program; IMBA 502 and IMBA 522
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-153 MATSE 570
Catalytic Materials
CATALYTIC MATLS (3)
Preparation and characterization of solid catalytic materials. Relationships between their surface, defect, and electronic properties and catalytic activity.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 452
APPROVED START: SP2003

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CHEM 452 or similar course in chemical, materials or energy sciences and engineering
ADD CROSS LIST: EME 570
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-154 MGMT 561
Global Strategy and Organization
GLOB STRAT (2)
Course focuses on three major aspects of international business: competitive strategy, organization design, and management processes.
PREREQUISITE: second year of MBA Program or graduate status in another program
APPROVED START: S12000

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-3
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-155 MNG 590
Colloquium
COLLOQUIUM (1-3)
Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
APPROVED START: SP1999

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Continuing seminars which consist of individual lectures by faculty, students or outside speakers on energy and mineral engineering issues.
ADD CROSS LIST: EME 590 F SC 590 P N G 590
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-156 P M E 500
Energy and Mineral Project Investment Evaluation
PROJ INV ANAL (3)
Emphasizes enterprise level cost review, estimation, and prediction methodology and investment evaluation as a means for project engineering management.
APPROVED START: SP2008

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: EME
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-157 P M E 510
Occupational Health and Safety Engineering
OCC HLTH SFTY ENGR (3)
Develop the ability to use scientific and engineering principles to evaluate and control health and safety hazards in the workplace.
APPROVED START: S12006

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: EME
CHANGE TITLES: Health and Safety Engineering (HEALTH SAFETY ENG)
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-158 P N G 590
Colloquium
COLLOQUIUM (1-3)
Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
APPROVED START: SP1999

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Continuing seminars which consist of individual lectures by faculty, students or outside speakers on energy and mineral engineering issues.
ADD CROSS LIST: EME 590 F SC 590 MNG 590
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-159 R EST 515
International Real Estate Markets
INTL R EST MKTS (3)
Analysis of economic, financial, legal, and political factors affecting international real estate decision making.
CROSS LIST: I B 515
APPROVED START: FA1997

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Property Rights in a Global Economy (PROP RGHTS GLB ECO)
CHANGE CREDITS: 2
PROPOSED START: SP2009

COURSE DROPS

36-05-160 I B 515
International Real Estate Markets
INTL R EST MKTS (3)
Analysis of economic, financial, legal, and political factors affecting international real estate decision making.
CROSS LIST: R EST 515
APPROVED START: S11997

36-05-161 IMBA 572
Contemporary Business Issues
CON BUS ISS (1)
Analysis of the strategic management of the organization's structure, culture, people, and processes focusing on current business issues and dilemmas.
PREREQUISITE: admission to The Pennsylvania State University's Intercollege M.B.A. program; completion of all previous IMBA courses prior to final residency week
PROPOSED START: S12008

36-05-162 V SC 517
Cytokines
CYTOKINES (1)
Production and function of cytokines and their potential role in disease prevention and treatment.
PREREQUISITE: MICRB 410
PROPOSED START: S12008

APPENDIX B
GRADUATE
Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Programs

36-05-163 Add new Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program.

Geographic Information Systems

Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Program

David DiBiase
2217 Earth and Engineering Sciences Building
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone: 814-863-1790
Fax: 814-863-1564
E-mail: dwd1@psu.edu

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in GIS helps professionals in a variety of fields become knowledgeable and skillful users of geographic information systems. The program was designed specifically for experienced GIS practitioners who lack formal education in geography and GIS and wish to advance their careers, and for those who seek to make career changes. The program is offered through Penn State's World Campus. Students earn the Certificate of Achievement by completing four instructor-led online courses - three required and one elective. Students who successfully complete the program earn 11 academic credits (2 credits for the first course, 3 credits each for the rest). Students subsequently admitted to the Department of Geography's Master of GIS degree program may count up to 15 credits of Certificate Program courses toward the MGIS degree.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have received, from an accredited institution, a baccalaureate degree earned under residence and credit conditions substantially equivalent to those required by Penn State. Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary language must earn TOEFL scores of at least 550 for the paper test or 213 for the computer-based test.

PRESCRIBED COURSES

GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)
482. The Nature of Geographic Information (2)
483. Problem-Solving with GIS (3)
484. GIS Database Development (3)

ELECTIVES
Choose at least 3 credits from:

GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)
485. GIS Programming and Customization (3)
486. Cartography and Visualization (3)
487. Environmental Applications of GIS (3)
488. Acquiring and Integrating Geospatial Data (3)

Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599 - 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.

GEOGRAPHY (GEOG) course list

Effective Date: Spring Semester 2006
Expiration Date: Fall Semester 2010

APPENDIX D
Dickinson School of Law

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-05-164 IHASE 995A
In-House Clinic--Art, Sports, and Entertainment Law
IH ART/SPRT/ENTRMT (1-2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
This clinic is designed to acquaint students with the unique yet pragmatic knowledge and skills incident to rendering quality legal service in the art, sports, and entertainment professions.
PREREQUISITE: SEM 927
APPROVED START: FA2008

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: SEM 927 and faculty approval
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-05-165 SKILS 983
Writing and Editing for Lawyers
WRITING/EDITING (2) CRDT ONLY: Y ANON GR: N
The goal of the course is to improve the legal writing and editing skills of students. The first hour of each week will involve lecture format, reinforcing rules of grammar, punctuation, usage, diction, voice, tone, and style. The emphasis will be on the application of these rules in the particular context of legal writing. Students will learn how to write sentences that are accurate, brief, clear, precise and sometimes persuasive. During the second hour, students will create and edit pieces in light of the principles discussed during the first hour. Edited pieces will be legal documents and may be derived from textbooks, homework assignments, court opinions, lawyers' briefs, and other sources.
APPROVED START: S12000

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: Faculty approval required
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-05-166 SKILS 987
Writing Workshop
WRITING WORKSHOP (2) CRDT ONLY: Y ANON GR: N
This course is designed to offer an intensive writing experience. In order to clarify the distinction between objective and persuasive writing, students are given two fact patterns and are required to write a legal memorandum and an appellate brief on the basis of each fact pattern. Students are taught to edit their own writing by rewriting the memorandum and brief after they have been critiqued.
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: Faculty approval required
PROPOSED START: FA2008