APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Agricultural Sciences
37-04-001 Change. Increase credits required for the minor from 18-19 to 18-21 credits; Change credits for M E 345 from 3 to 4 credits; Change other credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
University Park, College of Agricultural Sciences (OFFRD)
This interdisciplinary minor complements several engineering, agricultural, and mining degrees, helping students understand some specific technological aspects of mobile equipment (from lawn tractors to large excavators). The minor would strengthen the program for students with machinery interests by exposing them to several of the technical aspects of off-road equipment such as electronics, power generation, power transmission, traction, ergonomics, and safety.
The minor in Off-Road Equipment requires 18-21 credits from the approved courses. Courses in the minor have prerequisites including calculus, physics, and, depending on the student's major, at least one engineering or engineering technology type course (e.g., A S M 221). These courses should be completed prior to entering the minor.
A grade of C or better is required for all courses taken to satisfy the minor.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR: 18-21 credits
PRESCRIBED COURSES (3 credits)
A S M 420(3) (Sem: 6-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (15-18 credits)
Select 3 credits from A S M 320(3) or M E 431(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3-4 credits from B E 303(2) and B E 306(2), or A S M 310(3) or M E 360(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3-4 credits from B E 305(3), A S M 428(3), or M E 345(4) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3-4 credits from FOR 339(3), A S M 424(3), AGRO 425(3), HORT 408(4), or TURF 425(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits from B E 461(3) or A S M 426(3) (Sem: 5-8)
COURSE ADDS
37-04-002 E R M 494H
Honors Thesis
HONORS THESIS (1-6)
Independent study directed by a faculty supervisor that culminates in the
production of an ERM honors thesis.
PREREQUISITE:
Junior or senior status in the Schreyer Honors College and
permission of the ERM honors advisor
PROPOSED START: S12009
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Behrend College
37-04-003 Change. Add Entrance to Major requirements; Remove CMPBD 127; Change credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College (CHMBD)
This major provides a strong foundation in chemistry and prepares students for graduate or professional programs and for careers with companies and agencies requiring chemistry or related areas. The major has five options that allow students to choose an area of specialization to meet their career goals. These options are: general chemistry, biochemistry, business, computer science, and chemistry education pre-certification. Students have the opportunity to participate in research with faculty members.
Entrance Requirement: In order to be eligible for entrance to the CHMBD major (all options), a student must have: (1) attained more than 27 credits (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 earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.
For the B.S. degree in Chemistry, a minimum of 124 credits is required. Each student must earn at least a grade of C in each 300- and 400-level course in the major field and must have earned a minimum 2.00 grade-point average.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(18-24 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, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
ELECTIVES: 0-5 credits 3-6 credits
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 92-101 credits 91-100 credits
(This includes 18-24 credits of General Education courses. For the General Chemistry Option, Biochemistry Option, and Computer Science Option, 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GWS courses. For the Business Option, 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 3 credits of GWS courses. For the Chemistry Education Pre-Certification Option, 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GS courses; 3 credits of GWS courses.)
COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 58-59 credits 57-58 credits
PRESCRIBED COURSES (53 credits) (52 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], PHYS 211 GN(4)[1], PHYS 212 GN(4)[1], PHYS 213 GN(2)[1], PHYS 214 GN(2)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
CHEM 210(3)[1], CHEM 212(3)[1], CHEM 213(2)[1], CHEM 221(4)[1] (Sem: 3-6)
CHEM 400(1), CHEM 413W(4), CHEM 450(3) and CHEM 457(2), CHEM 457(1), CHEM 440(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (5-6 credits)
Select 2 credits from CHEM 441(1), CHEM 443(1), CHEM 445(1) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3-4 credits from MATH 220 GQ(2-3)[1] and MATH 231(2)[1] or MATH 250(3)[1] (Sem: 3-6)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 34-42 credits
GENERAL CHEMISTRY OPTION:(34 credits)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (7 credits)
CHEM 452(3) and CHEM 457(2), CHEM 457(1), ENGL 202C GWS(3)[1] (Sem: 3-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits)
Select 6 credits of 400-level CHEM courses (excluding CHEM 494, CHEM 495, and CHEM 496) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits from CHEM 494(1-12) or CHEM 496(1-18) (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (18 credits)
Select 18 credits from school-approved list. (Students may apply up to 6 credits of ROTC.) (Sem: 1-8)
BIOCHEMISTRY OPTION: (40-41 credits) (41-42 credits)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (21 credits) (22 credits)
B M B 402(3), BIOL 110S GN(4)[1], BIOL 230W GN(4)[1] (Sem: 3-8)
CHEM 452(3) and CHEM 457(1), CHEM 472(3), B M B 403(1) (Sem: 5-8)
ENGL 202C GWS(3)[1] (Sem: 3-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (13-14 credits)
Select 7-8 credits from BIOL 322(3), BIOL 410(3), BIOL 430(3), B M B 406(3), BIOL 465(3), BIOL 240W GN(4)[1], MICRB 201(3), MICRB 202(2) (Sem: 3-8)
Select 3 credits of 400-level CHEM courses (excluding CHEM 494, CHEM 495, and CHEM 496) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits from CHEM 494(1-12) or CHEM 496(1-18) (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from school-approved list. (Students may apply up to 6 credits of ROTC.) (Sem: 1-8)
BUSINESS OPTION: (40-42 credits)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits)
ECON 002 GS(3)[1], ENGL 202D GWS(3)[1], MGMT 301(3), MKTG 301(3) (Sem: 3-8)
CHEM 496(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (19-21 credits)
Select 6 credits of 400-level CHEM courses (excluding CHEM 494, CHEM 495, and CHEM 496) (Sem: 5-8)
SCM 200(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 3-6)
Select 9-11 credits in one of the following sequences:
a) SCM 310(3), MGMT 331(3), MGMT 410(3), MGMT 420(3) (Sem: 5-8)
b) MKTG 342(3), MKTG 330(3), MKTG 327(3), MKTG 410(3), MKTG 428(3) (Sem: 5-8)
c) CMPSC 203 GQ(4), MIS 204(3), MIS 336(3), MIS 430(3), MIS 445(4) (Sem: 5-8)
d) One selection each from a), b), and c) above (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from school-approved list. (Students may apply up to 6 credits of ROTC.) (Sem: 1-8)
COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTION: (36 credits) (37 credits)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (12 credits) (13 credits)
CHEM 452(3) and CHEM 457(1) , CMPSC 121 GQ(3)[1], CMPSC 122(3)[1], ENGL 202C GWS(3)[1] (Sem: 3-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (18 credits)
Select 3 credits of 400-level CHEM courses (excluding CHEM 494, CHEM 495, and CHEM 496) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits from CHEM 494(1-12) or CHEM 496(1-18) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 12 credits from CMPSC 312(3)[1], CMPSC 335(3), CMPSC 360(3)[1], CMPSC 455(3), CMPSC 456(3), CMPSC 459(3), CMPSC 465(3), CMPSC 474(3) (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from school-approved list. (Students may apply up to 6 credits of ROTC.) (Sem: 1-8)
CHEMISTRY EDUCATION PRE-CERTIFICATION OPTION: (40-41 credits)
This option helps prepare students for chemistry education teaching positions in secondary schools. It includes the academic requirements for the Chemistry Education Instructional I certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students in this option must graduate with 3.0 GPA or better to be admitted to the fifth year teacher's certification program at Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania.
PRESCRIBED COURSES (22-23 credits)
CHEM 452(3) and CHEM 457(2) CHEM 457(1), CHEM 472(3), ENGL 202C GWS(3)[1], PSYCH 100 GS(3)[1] (Sem: 3-8)
EDPSY 014(3) taken concurrent with C I 295(1), EDTHP 115 US(3) taken concurrent with C I 295(1) (Sem: 3-8)
CHEM 395(1-2) (Sem: 5-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits)
Select 3 credits of 400-level CHEM courses (excluding CHEM 494, CHEM 495, and CHEM 496) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits from CHEM 494(1-12) or CHEM 496(1-18) (Sem: 5-8)
HD FS 129 GS(3)[84] or PSYCH 212 GS(3)[84] (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)
Select 9 credits from school-approved list. (Students may apply up to 6 credits of ROTC.) (Sem: 1-8)
[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
[84] A student enrolled in this option must receive a grade of B or better to meet Mercyhurst College's requirements.
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Capital College
COURSE ADDS
37-04-004 EDMTH 444
Numbers and Operations Across the Curriculum
NUM & OPERATIONS (3)
The course focuses on investigating reports, research, and recent trends
related to teaching number and operation concepts K-12.
PROPOSED START: S12009
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
37-04-005 MATH 430
Linear Algebra and Discrete Models I
LIN ALG DISC MOD (3)
Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices determinants, characteristic
values and vectors, systems of linear equations, applications to discrete
models.
PREREQUISITE:
MATH 141
APPROVED START: SP2007
NEW
CHANGE
PREREQUISITE:
MATH 220
PROPOSED START: SP2010
OLD
37-04-006 MATH 435
Basic Abstract Algebra
BASIC ABSTRACT ALG (3:3:0)
Elementary theory of groups, rings, and fields. Students who have passed
MATH 435 may not schedule MATH 470.
PREREQUISITE:
MATH 311W
APPROVED START: FA1983
NEW
CHANGE
PREREQUISITE:
MATH 311W or MATH 315
PROPOSED START: SP2010
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
37-04-006A Change. Increase number of credits required for the minor from 19 to 20 credits; Change credits for METEO 300 from 3 to 4; Change other credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
University Park, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (METEO)
Students pursuing the 20-credit Meteorology minor seek to broaden their education by specializing in an applied science. As for Meteorology majors, students minoring in Meteorology must have a strong background in Mathematics and Physics. Eleven of the 20 credits come from the three required courses of METEO 300, METEO 421, and METEO 431. The remaining nine credits come from 100-, 200-, 300-, or 400-level METEO courses, at least one of which must be at the 400 level. Completion of the three required courses ensures that students will have the foundational atmospheric science material that they need to register for the remaining nine Meteorology credits. In consultation with a Meteorology adviser, students may choose these elective courses from a variety of sub-specialties, including Air Quality Studies, Atmospheric Dynamics, Atmospheric Physics, Climatology, Computer Applications, and Weather Analysis and Forecasting.
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing like (Sem: 1-2)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR: 20 credits
PRESCRIBED COURSES (11 credits)
METEO 300(4), METEO 421(4), METEO 431(3) (Sem. 5-6)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits)
Select 9 credits of 100-, 200-, 300-, or 400-level Meteorology; at least 3 credits must be at the 400 level. (Sem. 5-8)
COURSE ADDS
37-04-007 EME 303
Fluid Mechanics in Energy and Mineral Engineering
FLUID MECH IN EME (3)
Treatment of fluid mechanics targeted to the needs of students in the
Department of EME.
PREREQUISITE:
MATH 250 or MATH 251 and PHYS 212
PROPOSED START: S12009
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
37-04-008 EGEE 301
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
THERMO & FLUID (6)
Treatment of fluid mechanics/thermodynamics targeted to needs of students in
the Department of EGEE emphasizing common aspects between the two subjects.
PREREQUISITE:
MATH 141, PHYS 212, CHEM 112
APPROVED START: SP2008
NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: EME
CHANGE TITLES: Thermodynamics in Energy and Mineral Engineering (THERMO IN EME)
CHANGE CREDITS: 3
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Treatment of classical thermodynamics targeted to the needs of students in
the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering.
CHANGE
PREREQUISITE:
CHEM 112, PHYS 212, and MATH 250 or MATH 251
PROPOSED START: SP2010
OLD
37-04-009 EGEE 437
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy
FUND RENEW ENERGY (3)
A review of fundamental concepts and operation of renewable energy
conversion units with emphasis on solar power and photovoltaic systems and
biomass energy.
PREREQUISITE:
Prerequisite or concurrent: EGEE 441
APPROVED START: S12007
NEW
CHANGE TITLES:
Design of Solar Energy Conversion Systems (SOLAR ENERGY CONV)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: A review of fundamental concepts in solar energy conversion including
photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal conversion systems.
CHANGE
PREREQUISITE:
EGEE 304, or permission of program
PROPOSED START: SP2010
OLD
37-04-010 EM SC 304
Global Management for the Earth, Energy, and Materials Industries
GLOBAL MGMT EEM (3)
This class is designed to introduce students to modern management and
organization strategies for resource businesses.
PREREQUISITE:
ECON 002
APPROVED START: SP2000
NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: E B F
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER:
304W
CHANGE
PREREQUISITE:
ENNEC 100
PROPOSED START: SP2010
OLD
37-04-011 I H S 400
Principles of Industrial Health and Safety
PRIN IND H AND S (3)
Overview of the system health and safety concept and workplace concerns;
comprehensive loss prevention and control.
PREREQUISITE:
CHEM 110, E MCH 210, MATH 141
APPROVED START: S12007
NEW
CHANGE TITLES:
Safety Engineering (SAFETY ENGINEERING)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: An examination of the engineering aspects of the safety discipline and it's
management in the work environment.
CHANGE
PREREQUISITE:
CHEM 110, E MCH 210, MATH 141, PSYCH 100
PROPOSED START: SP2010
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Education
37-04-012 Add new B.S. degree in Childhood and Early Adolescent Education.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
University Park, College of Education
PROFESSOR GREGORY J. KELLY, In Charge
CHILDHOOD AND EARLY ADOLESCENT EDUCATION. Students successfully completing this major will have met all of the requirements for the PK-4, ENGLISH EDUCATION 4-8, or SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION 4-8 College Instructional 1 certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students must apply for admission to the major. Students interested in the major should contact their advisor and enroll in a C I 295 field experience, which features participation in the classroom.
For the B.S. degree in Education with an option in Early Education PK-4, a minimum of 125 credits 128 credits is required; with an option in English 4-8, a minimum of 131 credits 134 credits is required; with an option in Social Studies Education 4-8, a minimum of 134 credits 137 credits is required. (See also Teacher Education Programs.)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(30 of these 45 credits 27 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)
FIRST YEAR SEMINAR: 1 credit
(Included in 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)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 109-119 credits [1]
(This includes 30 credits 27 credits of General Education courses: Early Education PK-4 Option – 6 credits of GH courses, 9 credits of GN courses, 6 credits of GQ courses, 6 credits of GS courses, 3 GHS courses 3 credits of GHA courses . English 4-8 Option – 6 credits of GH courses, 9 credits of GN courses, 6 credits of GQ courses, 6 credits of GS courses, 3 credits of GHA courses. Social Studies 4-8 Option – 6 credits of GH courses, 9 credits of GN courses, 6 credits of GQ courses, 6 credits of GS courses, 3 credits of GHA courses.)
COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 73-74 credits
PRESCRIBED COURSES (55 credits)
C I 280(3), EDPSY 014(3), EDTHP 115 US(3), MATH 200 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-4)
C I 495D(12), C I 495F(3), KINES 126(1.5), KINES 127(1.5), LL ED 400(3), LL ED 401(3), LL ED 402(3), MTHED 420(3), SCIED 458(3), SPLED 400(4), SPLED 403A(3), SS ED 430W(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (6-7 credits)
STAT 100 GQ(3), STAT 200 GQ(4), or EDPSY 101 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Any MATH GQ course (Sem: 1-4)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 3 credits in literature (GH) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 9 credits: 3 credits each (including one course with a lab) from biological science, earth science, and physical science (GN courses) (Sem: 1-6)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 36-45 credits
EARLY EDUCATION PK-4 OPTION: (36 credits)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (21 credits)
C I 295A(3), HD FS 229 GS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
A ED 303(3), C I 495A(3), E C E 451(3), E C E 479(3), MUSIC 241(3) (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (15 credits)
Select 3 credits of Economic Geography (GS;US;IL) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits of US History (GS;US;IL) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits on family and relationships from:
E C E 453(3), HD FS 315(3), HD FS 415(3), HD FS 418(3), HD FS 424 US(3), HD FS 431(3), HD FS 469U IL(3), SOC 030 GS(3), or WL ED 444(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 6 credits of educational selections from:
APLNG 493 IL(3), E C E 452(3), E C E 454(3), LL ED 450(3), LL ED 467(3), HD FS 250 US(3), HD FS 330(6), HD FS 430(6), HD FS 415(3), HD FS 427(3), HD FS 428(3), HD FS 429(3), HD FS 430(6), HD FS 432(3), WL ED 400(3), or WL ED 483(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ENGLISH 4-8 OPTION: (42 credits)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (24 credits)
C I 295B(3), HD FS 239 GS(3), SOC 119 GS;US(3) (Sem: 1-4)
C I 495B(3), LL ED 412(3), LL ED 420(3), LL ED 450(3), LL ED 480(3) (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (18 credits)
Select 3 credits of British Literature from:
ENGL 221(3), ENGL 222(3), ENGL 440(3), ENGL 441(3), ENGL 442(3), ENGL 443(3), ENGL 444(3), ENGL 445(3), ENGL 446(3), ENGL 447(3), ENGL 448(3), ENGL 449 US;IL(3), ENGL 450(3), ENGL 451(3), ENGL 452(3), ENGL 453(3), ENGL 454(3), ENGL 455(3), ENGL 456(3), ENGL 457(3), or ENGL 458(3) (Sem: 1-6)
Select 3 credits of American Literature from:
ENGL 231(3), ENGL 232(3), ENGL 432(3), ENGL 433(3), ENGL 434(3), ENGL 435(3), ENGL 436(3), ENGL 437(3), ENGL 438(3), or ENGL 439(3) (Sem: 1-6)
Select 3 credits of Comparative Literature from:
ENGL 135 GH;US(3), ENGL 139 GH;US(3), ENGL 194 GH;US;IL(3), ENGL 226 GH;US;IL(3), ENGL 235 US(3), ENGL 245 GH;US(3), ENGL 431 US(3), ENGL 461 US(3), ENGL 462 US(3), ENGL 463 US(3), ENGL 466 US(3), ENGL 467 US(3), ENGL 468 US(3), ENGL 469 US(3), CMLIT 101 GH;US;IL(3), CMLIT 109 GH;US;IL(3), CMLIT 110 GH;US;IL(3), CMLIT 111 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 404 IL(3), CMLIT 422 IL(3), or CMLIT 423 IL(3) (Sem: 1-6)
Select 3 credits of Writing from:
ENGL 212(3), ENGL 213(3), ENGL 281(3), ENGL 215(3), ENGL 412(3), ENGL 413(3), ENGL 414(3), or ENGL 415(3) (Sem: 1-6)
Select 6 credits of Media Literacy from:
COMM 100 GS(3), COMM 120(3), COMM 150 GA(3), COMM 180 GS(3), COMM 205 US(3), COMM 250 GA(3), COMM 453 IL(3), COMM 454(3), CAS 211(3), CAS 213(3), CAS 215(3), CAS 250(3), CAS 271 US;IL(3), CAS 280W(3), CAS 375(3), CAS 422 US(3), or CAS 480(3) (Sem: 1-6)
SOCIAL STUDIES 4-8 OPTION: (45 credits)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (24 credits)
C I 295B(3), PL SC 001 GS(3), HIST 020 GH;US(3), GEOG 010 GN(3), GEOG 020 GS;US;IL(3), HD FS 239 GS(3) (Sem: 1-6)
C I 495B(3), SS ED 412(3) (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (21 credits)
Select 21 credits from social sciences with at least 12 credits taken at the 100-level:
At least 3 credits in Economic Policy Issues from:
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), ECON 014 GS(3), GEOG 123 GS;IL(3), GEOG 126 GS;US;IL(3), HIST 155 GS;US(3), HIST 156 US(3), PL SC 135 GS(3), or WMNST 456(3) (Sem: 3-8)
At least 6 credits in Civics and Society from:
AAA S/RL ST 145 GH;US;IL(3), AAA S/ENGL 235 US(3), AAA S/SOC 409 US(3), GEOG 130 GS(3), HIST 158 US;IL(3), PL SC 002(3), PL SC 003 GS;IL(3), PL SC 007 GS(3), PL SC 014 GS;IL(3), PL SC 017 GS(3), PL SC 110 GS;US(3), PL SC 123 GS;US;IL(3), PL SC 125(3), PL SC 130 GS;US(3), SOC 119 GS;US(3), S T S 130(3), S T S/PL SC 135 GS(3), S T S 151 GS;US(3), S T S 200S GS(3), WMNST/AM ST 104 GH;US(3), WMNST/AM ST 430 US(3), WMNST 432 US(3), or WMNST 466 US;IL(3) (Sem: 3-8)
At least 6 credits in Historical and Geographical Perspectives from:
AAA S 100 GS;US(3), AAA S/WMNST 101 GH;US(3), AAA S/HIST 210 GH;US(3), GEOG 030 GS(3), GEOG 040 GS;IL(3), GEOG 110 GN(3), GEOG 115 GN(3), GEOG 122 GH;US(3), GEOG 160 GS(3), HIST 010 GH;IL(3), HIST 011 GH;IL(3), HIST 012 (3), HIST 021(3), HIST 100(3), HIST 101(3), HIST 104(3), HIST 107(3), HIST 115(3), HIST 120 GS;IL(3), HIST 121 GH;IL(3), HIST 127 US(3), HIST 130 US(3), HIST 144 GH;US;IL(3), HIST 150 US(3), HIST 152 GH;US;IL(3), HIST 153 GH;US(3), HIST 158 US;IL(3), HIST 161 US(3), HIST 165 IL(3), HIST 174 GH;IL(3), HIST 175 GH;IL(3), HIST 176 GH;IL(3), HIST 179 GH;IL(3), HIST 180 GH;IL(3), HIST 181 GH;IL(3), HIST 191 GH;IL(3), S T S/HIST 123 GH(3), WMNST/AAA S 102 GH;IL(3), WMNST/HIST 117 GH;US;IL(3), WMNST/GEOG 426Y US;IL(3) (Sem: 3-8)
Select 6 credits from areas above (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.
37-04-013 Change. Decrease number of credits required for the degree from 127 to 124; Add ECON 002, 004, INSYS 100, S T S 245; Remove ECON 014, EDTHP 411, 412, HD FS 129, 216, 239, SPLED 400; Change credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
University Park, College of Education (WF ED)
PROFESSOR RICHARD A. WALTER, in charge
This major leads to the B.S. degree and may also lead to certification as a career and technical education teacher, and/or a coordinator of cooperative education, provided other requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education are met. The Industrial Training option does not lead to teacher certification.
To be certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as a career and technical education teacher, a person must have sufficient employment experience beyond the learning period to establish competency in the occupation to be taught. Further interpretation of this requirement may be secured by contacting the Department of Adult Education, Instructional Systems, and Workforce Education and Development. (See also Teacher Education Programs.)
For the B.S. degree in Workforce Education and Development, a minimum of 124 credits is required.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(3 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, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
ELECTIVES: 0-1 credits
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 81-82 credits
(This includes 3 credits of General Education GS courses.)
COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 38 credits[18]
PRESCRIBED COURSES (35 credits)
ECON 002 GS(3) or ECON 004 GS(3); EDPSY 014(3), EDTHP 115(3), WF ED 001(3), WF ED 101(1), WF ED 105(3), WF ED 323(3) (Sem: 3-6)
WF ED 445(3) (Sem: 3-8)
WF ED 106(3), WF ED 207W(3), WF ED 413(3), WF ED 441(2) (Sem: 5-8)
WF ED 442(2) (Sem: 7-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (3 credits)
WF ED 450 US;IL(3), INSYS 100 GS;IL(3), or S T S 245 GS;IL(3) (Sem: 3-6)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 43-44 credits
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS EDUCATION OPTION: (43 credits)[18]
PRESCRIBED COURSES (34 credits)
WF ED 395C(24) (Sem: 5-8)
WF ED 495C(10) (Sem: 7-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)
Select 9 credits in course work related to the student's field of study (Sem: 3-8)
(Students may apply 6 credits of ROTC.)
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION OPTION: (43 credits)[18]
PRESCRIBED COURSES (34 credits)
WF ED 395A(24) (Sem: 5-8)
WF ED 495C(10) (Sem: 7-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)
Select 9 credits of course work related to the student's field of study (Sem: 3-8)
(Students may apply 6 credits of ROTC.)
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING OPTION: (44 credits)[18]
PRESCRIBED COURSES (35 credits)
WF ED 270(3) (Sem: 3-6)
WF ED 471(3) (Sem: 5-6)
WF ED 395D(24) (Sem: 5-8)
WF ED 495D(5) (Sem: 7-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)
Select 9 credits in course work related to the student's field of study (Sem: 3-8)
(Students may apply 6 credits of ROTC.)
OCCUPATIONAL HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION OPTION: (43 credits)[18]
PRESCRIBED COURSES (34 credits)
WF ED 395B(24) (Sem: 5-8)
WF ED 495C(10) (Sem: 7-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)
Select 9 credits in course work related to the student's field of study (Sem: 3-8)
[18] A grade of C or better per course is required for teacher certification.
COURSE ADDS
37-04-014 SPLED 403A
Evidence-Based Instruction for Elementary Students with Disabilities in
Reading, Math, and Writing
INCL SPEC ED ELEM (3)
Evidence-based methods for design, delivery, and adaptation of instruction for
elementary students with disabilities in reading, mathematics, and writing.
PREREQUISITE:
SPLED 400
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-015 SPLED 403B
Evidence-Based Methods for Teaching Secondary Students with Disabilities
in Inclusive Settings
INC SPEC ED SEC SE (3)
Evidence-based methods for designing, delivering, and adapting instruction
for students with disabilities in inclusive secondary education settings.
PREREQUISITE:
SPLED 400
PROPOSED START: S12009
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
37-04-016 SPLED 400
Teaching Exceptional Students in General Education Settings
EXCPT STU ED SET (3:3:0)
Educational rights, characteristics, identification procedures, and
instructional practices for exceptional students with prereferral and
mainstreaming as an emphasis. Not open to Special Education majors.
PREREQUISITE:
EDPSY 014
APPROVED START: S11994
NEW
CHANGE TITLES:
Inclusive Special Ed Foundations: Legal, Characteristics, Collaboration,
Assessment, and Management (INCLU SPLED FOUND)
CHANGE CREDITS: 4
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Legal issues, learner characteristics, collaboration skills, assessment, and
behavior management related to educating students with disability in
inclusive settings.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE:
EDPSY 014 and EDPSY 010
or relevant child development course (e.g. HD FS 229,
HD FS 239). Fifth semester standing or higher
PROPOSED START: SP2010
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Engineering
37-04-017 Change. Decrease number of credits required for the degree from 130 to 129; Add CHEM 112, 113, ENTR 300, 320, IST 402, 431, 432, MGMT 301, MKTG 301 to Additional Courses; Change credits for EMET 405 from 4 to 3; Change other credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
Altoona College
Berks College
University College: Penn State New Kensington, Penn State York (EMET)
PROFESSOR IRENE FERRARA, Program Coordinator, Penn State Altoona
PROFESSOR TERRY SPEICHER, Program Coordinator, Penn State Berks
PROFESSOR RONALD LAND, Program Coordinator, Penn State New Kensington
PROFESSOR CHARLES GASTON, Program Coordinator, Penn State York
PROFESSOR DHUSHY SATHIANATHAN, Head, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, University Park College of Engineering
The Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S. EMET) degree program provides the basic undergraduate education required for a career as an electro-mechanical engineering technologist. The program emphasizes a breadth of knowledge in all fields of engineering technology related to typical, highly-automated manufacturing, production, or assembly plant processes. Basic coverage is provided in all major areas to technology involved in the operation and control of manufacturing and production processes, including instrumentation and monitoring methods, principles of machine design, automated control techniques, thermal and fluid sciences, computerized manufacturing systems, principles of electrical and electronic circuit operation, computer-aided drafting and design, economics of production, and statistical analysis and quality control.
The primary aim of the EMET program is to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply current methods and technology to the development, design, operation, and management of electro-mechanical systems, particularly in those industries where automated systems are prevalent. Specific educational objectives of the program are to:
The major is organized as a four-year baccalaureate program with the corresponding Penn State admission requirements. Graduates of an associate degree in either electrical or mechanical engineering technology from Penn State may re-enroll in the EMET program. The College of Engineering ENGR students may enroll through "Change of Major" procedures. Students from an engineering technology program at another institution or community college accredited by TAC of ABET may transfer into the program with advanced standing.
For the B.S. degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, a minimum of 129 credits is required. This program is accredited at Penn State Altoona, at Penn State Berks, at Penn State New Kensington, and at Penn State York of the University College by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 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
(21 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in 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)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 105 credits
(This includes 21 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GQ courses; 9 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GH or GS courses.)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (87 credits)
CMPET 117(3)[1], CMPET 120(1)[1], EDSGN 100(3), EET 105(3), MATH 040 GQ(5)[1], MATH 083 GQ(4)[1], MCH T 111(3)[1], MCH T 112(1)[1], MET 105(3) (Sem: 1-2)
EET 114(4)[1], EET 118(1)[1], EET 275(3), EG T 114(2), EMET 222(4)[1], ENGL 202C GWS(3), IET 215(2), IET 216(2), MATH 210(3)[1], MATH 211(3)[1] (Sem: 3-4)
CMPET 211(3), EET 212W(4)[1], EMET 230(3)[1], EMET 325(3), EMET 326(3), EMET 330(3)[1], EMET 350(3) (Sem: 5-6)
EMET 405(3), EMET 410(4), EMET 440(3), IET 333(2) (Sem: 7-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (18 credits)
Select 9 credits of GN from: BIOL 011 GN(3) and BIOL 012 GN(1); BIOL 141 GN(3), CHEM 110 GN(3) and CHEM 111 GN(1); CHEM 112 GN(3) or CHEM 113 GN(1); PHYS 150 GN(3) or PHYS 211 GN(4) or PHYS 250 GN(4); PHYS 151 GN(3) or PHYS 212 GN(4) or PHYS 251 GN(4) (Sem: 4-6)
Select 6 credits of electives from: CMPSC 201 GQ(3) or CMPSC 121 GQ(3); EMET 401(1), EMET 402(2), EMET 403(1), EMET 430(3), EMET 432(3), EMET 495(1-6), EMET 496(1-6), EMET 497(1-6), ENTR 300(3), ENTR 320(3), IST 402(3), IST 431(3), IST 432(3); MATH 220 GQ(2), MATH 231(2), MATH 250(3), MATH 251(4), MGMT 301(3); MKTG 301(3); STAT 200 GQ(4) or STAT 220(3) (Sem: 7-8)
Select 3 credits of GH or GS from: S T S 200 GS(3), S T S 233 GH(3), or S T S 245 GS;IL(3) (Sem: 2-8)
[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
COURSE ADDS
37-04-018 C E 441
Structural Design of Foundations
STRUCT DSN FNDNS (3)
Design of concentrically and eccentrically loaded square, rectangular, and
combined footings; analysis and design of mat foundations; retaining walls;
piles caps; flexible retaining design, and caissons.
PREREQUISITE:
C E 335, C E 341
CONCURRENT: C E 342
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-019 MAE T 294
Research Topics
RESEARCH TOPICS (1-12)
Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an
individual or small group basis.
PREREQUISITE:
third semester standing
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-020 MAE T 296
Independent Study
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an
individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PREREQUISITE:
prior written approval of MAE T faculty member
PROPOSED START: S12009
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Health and Human Development
OLD
37-04-021 RPTM 120 (US;IL)
Leisure and Human Behavior
LEISURE/HUMAN BEH (3)
Leisure from historical and contemporary perspectives, including forces shaping leisure behavior, and relationships among leisure, the environment, and social institutions.
APPROVED START: S12005
NEW
ADD GENERAL EDUCATION CODE: GS
PROPOSED START: SP2010
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Information Sciences and Technology
COURSE ADDS
37-04-022 IST 130 (GA)
Emerging Technologies in Popular Culture
EMTECHPOPCULTURE (3)
A survey course using online and experiential learning components to explore
emerging technologies used to produce and consume popular cultural
artifacts.
PROPOSED START: S12009
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of the Liberal Arts
37-04-023 Add New Minor in Ethics.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
University Park, College of the Liberal Arts
PROFESSOR SHANNON SULLIVAN, Head
This interdisciplinary minor, housed in the Department of Philosophy, is designed to provide students with training in ethical frameworks and methods, as well as offer the opportunity to work in various fields of applied ethics. In addition to the requirements for the student's major department the minor consists of 18 credits selected from a wide range of disciplines (including philosophy, communication, engineering, law, psychology, sociology, anthropology, public policy, international studies, and environmental studies). Courses deal with ethics from various perspectives including research ethics, media ethics, environmental ethics, bioethics, and business ethics.
Students in the minor will begin with two core courses. The first will cover basic ethical approaches and the application of ethical analysis. The second will provide a grounding in ethical leadership. The core courses will be followed by a choice of other relevant ethics courses. The minor will be suitable for students in almost any major, especially students going on to further academic work or careers in medicine, communication, business, law, the health or life sciences, health administration, informatics or engineering.
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 (6 credits)
PHIL 103 GH(3), PHIL 119 GH(3) (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 12 credits from an approved list in consultation with the undergraduate adviser for the ethics minor. At least 6 credits must be at the 400 level. Courses must be selected from at least two different departments. (Sem: 5-8)
37-04-024 Change. Add HIST 020, 021, PL SC 110, 471; Move PL SC 470W and PL SC 472 from Prescribed Courses to Supporting Courses and Related Areas; Remove HIST 449, 450; Change credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2009
University Park, College of the Liberal Arts (LAWSC): offered via World Campus
PROFESSOR JOHN L SELZER, Head
The bachelor of arts major in law and society is an interdisciplinary program of study intended for adult students who want to acquire a greater understanding of law and the legal systems of this country. Students will study legal principles and processes from different perspectives to gain an integrated understanding of the historical, philosophical, political, and social foundations of law. Students may enroll in this program to perform their jobs more effectively or to pursue additional educational, career, or personal goals. This program of study would prepare students to work competently within the legal system in a variety of public and private settings, to understand more fully the legal environment of the workplace, and to prepare for entry to law school.
For the B.A. degree in Law and Society, a minimum of 123 credits is required.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(6-9 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 the ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selections)
UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in the ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selections)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
ELECTIVES: 18-27 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: 39 credits[1]
PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits)
CRIM 467/SOC 467(3), HIST 020 GH;US(3), HIST 021 GH;US(3), PHIL 105 GH(3), PL SC 110 GS;US(3), (Sem: 3-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (3 credits)
PHIL 010 GH(3) or PHIL 012 GQ(3) (Sem: 3-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (21 credits)
Select 21 credits from one of the following areas
(At least 12 credits must be at the 400 level)
CAS 321(3), CAS 404(3), CRIM 100 GS(3), CRIM 113 US(3), LER 201 GS(3), LER 401(3), L ST 370(3), PL SC 001 GS(3), PL SC 470W(3), PL SC 471(3), PL SC 472(3) (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.
37-04-025 Add New Minor in Sexuality Studies.--WITHDRAWN by College.
(Resubmitted with new title and description June 16, 2009 Senate Curriculum Report)
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
University Park, College of the Liberal Arts
PROFESSOR ROBERT L. CASERIO, in charge
Sexuality Studies addresses human sexuality as it has been conceptualized and investigated by diverse disciplines: humanities (including history and cultural studies), behavioral and social sciences, biological sciences, and visual and performance arts. Courses in the minor require students to explore scholarship and research on sexuality across the lifespan, across cultures, and throughout history. The minor particularly attends to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender desires and identities. It also investigates heterosexual desires and identities. Developing students' critical skills in a variety of disciplines, courses in the minor include theories of sexuality; sexual orientation; the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender movements; the history of heterosexual norms; queer theory; gender identity; impact of gender identities and erotic orientations on the arts.
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 (6 credits)
ENGL 245 GH;US(3) and HD FS/WMNST 250 US(3) (Sem: 1-4)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits)
In order to fulfill the interdisciplinary nature of the minor, students must study both in arts and humanities and in sciences. Students are required to complete a total of at least 12 credits from the two categories below: a minimum of three credits from humanities and the arts and a minimum of three credits from the sciences. Completion of the minor also requires at least six credits at the 400-level in either humanities and the arts or in the sciences (Sem: 1-8) With the permission of the person in-charge of the minor, "Special Topics" courses may be substituted for courses listed below.
A. Sexuality studies in humanities and the arts:
HIST/WMNST 116 GS;US;IL(3), ENGL 225 GA;GH(3), ENGL 227 GH;US(3), HIST/WMNST 466 US;IL(3), PHIL 014 GH;US(3), WMNST 301(3), WMNST 400 US;IL(3) (Sem: 1-8)
B. Sexuality studies in the sciences:
AAA S/SOC/WMNST 103 US(3), AAA S/WMNST 364 GS;US(3), AAA S/HIST 415 US;IL(3), AAA S/S T S 416 US;IL(3), ANTH 216 GN;GS(3), ANTH 474(3), ANTH/WMNST 476W(3), BB H 146 GHA(3), BB H 251 US(3), BB H 315(3), BB H 446(3), BIOL 177 GN(3), CRIM/CRIMJ/WMNST 423 US(3), CRIM/CRIMJ/WMNST 453 US(3), GEOG/WMNST 426Y US;IL(3), HD FS 405 US(3), LER/WMNST 136 US(3), PSYCH 231 GS;US(3), PSYCH 422(3), PSYCH 479/WMNST 471 US(3), OR SOC/WMNST 110 GS;US(3) (Sem: 1-8)
COURSE ADDS
37-04-026 CAS 373
The Rhetorics of War and Peace
RHET WAR & PEACE (3)
This course explores how war and peace are advocated.
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-027 PL SC 140 (GS)
Contemporary Controversies in International Relations
CONTROV INTL REL (3)
Contemporary issues of international security presented rigorously using
analytical tools of international relations and political science.
PROPOSED START: S12009
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Eberly College of Science
37-04-028 Change. Change the number of credits required for the degree from 124-125 to 124-126 credits; Revise program description; Move CHEM 425 from Additional to Prescribed Courses within the Forensic Chemistry Option; Change credits as indicated by underlining.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
University Park, The Eberly College of Science (FRNSC)
Forensic Science is the application of scientific principles and methods to assist criminal and civil investigations and litigation. This major is an inter-college collaboration among academic units and provides students with a strong foundation in the biological, physical, and mathematical sciences. It introduces them to relevant topics in criminalistics forensic chemistry, forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic entomology, and appropriate social sciences. Students are educated on the role of forensic scientists in the criminal justice system, the collection and analysis of scientific evidence, and the manner in which evidence is presented in court. Graduates of this major could pursue employment as a scientist in a federal, state, or private forensic laboratory or with insurance companies, homeland security agencies, or the judicial community. Graduates could also choose to pursue graduate study in forensics; specializing in forensic science, forensic medicine, or areas such as forensic psychology, anthropology, pathology, odontology, entomology, toxicology, or in the general sciences.
In order to be eligible for entrance to the Forensic Science 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), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.
For the B.S. in Forensic Science a minimum of 124-126 credits is required.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 Credits
(18 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 GENERAL EDUCATION course selection or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in GENERAL EDUCATION course selection or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 97-99 credits
(This includes 18 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GH courses.)
COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 60 credits
PRESCRIBED COURSES: (49 credits)[1]
CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 113 GN(1), CHEM 210(3), CHEM 212(3), CHEM 213(2), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
PHIL 132 GH(3) (Sem: 1-8)
FRNSC 201W(4) (Sem: 4-5)
FRNSC 301(3), FRNSC 302(3) (Sem: 5-7)
FRNSC 400(1), FRNSC 401W(4) (Sem: 7-8)
CRIM 312(3), STAT 250 GQ(3) (Sem: 5-8)
FRNSC 475(1) (Sem: 8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES: (11 credits)[1]
CRIM 111(3) CRIM 100 GS(3) or CRIM 113 US(3) (Sem: 1-6)
PHYS 250 GN(4), PHYS 251 GN(4); or PHYS 211 GN(4), PHYS 212 GN(4) (Sem: 2-6)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 37-39 credits
FORENSIC BIOLOGY OPTION: (39 credits)
PRESCRIBED COURSES: (24 credits)[1]
B M B 251(3), MICRB 201(3), MICRB 202(2) (Sem: 1-4)
BIOL 222(3) (Sem: 3-5)
B M B 400(3) (Sem: 5-7)
B M B 401(3), B M B 442(3) (Sem: 5-7)
FRNSC 421W(4) (Sem: 7-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES: (3 credits)[1]
Select 3 credits from B M B 402(3), B M B 428(3), B M B 433(3), BIOL 405(3), BIOL 422W(3), BIOL 460(3) (Sem: 6-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Up to 4 credits may be used to achieve the II level of foreign/second language (Spanish is recommended)
Select 12 credits; including at least 6 credits at the 400 level. (Sem: 3-8)
FORENSIC CHEMISTRY OPTION: (37 credits)
PRESCRIBED COURSES: (19 credits)[1]
BIOL 110 GN(4), BIOL 230W GN(4) (Sem: 1-4)
CHEM 227(4), CHEM 425(3) (Sem: 3-5)
FRNSC 427W(4) (Sem: 6-8)
ADDITIONAL COURSES: (6 credits)[1]
B M B 428(3), CHEM 402(3), CHEM 410(3), CHEM 412(3), CHEM 423(3), CHEM 430(3), CHEM 431W(3), CHEM 450(3), CHEM 452(3) or 3 credits of 400-level biochemistry (Sem: 5-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Up to 4 credits may be used to achieve the II level of foreign/second language (Spanish is recommended)
Select 12 credits; including at least 6 credits at the 300-400 level (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
37-04-029 FRNSC 408 WITHDRAWN BY DEPARTMENT
Laboratory Instructional Practice
LAB INSTR (1-2)
Participation in the instruction of undergraduate laboratory courses.
PREREQUISITE:
permission of the department
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-030 STAT 482
Advanced Topics in SAS
ADV TOPICS IN SAS (1)
Advanced statistical procedures in SAS, including ANOVA, GLM, CORR, REG,
MANOVA, FACTOR, DISCRIM, LOGISTIC, MIXED, GRAPH, EXPORT, and SQL.
PREREQUISITE:
STAT 480 and STAT 481
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-031 STAT 483
Statistical Analysis System Programming
SAS PROGRAMMING (3)
Introduction, intermediate, and advanced topics in SAS.
PREREQUISITE:
3 credits in statistics
PROPOSED START: S12009
APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
University College
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
37-04-032 O T 295B
Field Experience in Occupational Therapy II
OT: FIELD EXP II (6)
Part II of supervised experience in select occupational therapy settings in
the role of an occupational therapy assistant; seminars included.
PREREQUISITE:
satisfactory completion of all didactic course work
APPROVED START: FA2008
NEW
CHANGE
PREREQUISITE:
successful completion of all didactic course work and successful
completion of OT 295A
PROPOSED START: SP2010
APPENDIX B
GRADUATE
COURSE ADDS
37-04-033 AGRO 501
Graduate Student Dialogue
GRAD DIALOGUE (1)
Orientation discussion group for incoming graduate students. Review
departmental policies and learn about the diverse faculty programs in the
department.
PREREQUISITE:
BIOL 441, SOILS 402
CROSS LIST: SOILS 501
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-034 AN SC 500
Foundation Readings in Animal Science
READINGS IN AN SC (1 per semester/maximum of 2)
Scientific articles that have significantly impacted the animal sciences will
be read and discussed.
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-035 ANTH 575
Population, Food, and Traditional Farming
POP FOOD SUBSIST (3)
This course explores the relationship between demographic processes
(fertility, mortality, migration) and traditional farming, especially
farming near the subsistence level.
PREREQUISITE:
ANTH 408
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-036 CN ED 523
Counseling Children
CHILD COUNSELING (3)
Provides school and clinic approaches for school counselors and others mental
health professionals to help children with developmental problems.
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-037 EDUC 582
Spirituality and Culture in Health and Education Professions
SPIRITUALITY&HLTH (3)
This course focuses on the cultural aspects of spirituality and its place in
the health and education professions.
CROSS LIST:
HLHED 582
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-038 ENGMT 510
Economics and Financial Studies for Engineers
ECON/FIN FOR ENG (3)
Economic feasibility of projects, systems and products. Project budgets,
estimation, return on investment, supply and demand, and earned value
management.
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-039 HLHED 582
Spirituality and Culture in Health and Education Professions
SPIRITUALITY&HLTH (3)
This course focuses on the cultural aspects of spirituality and its place in
the health and education professions.
CROSS LIST:
EDUC 582
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-040 HDNRE 597
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: S12009
37-04-041 HDNRE 600
Thesis Research
THESIS RESEARCH (1-15 per semester/max of 99)
No description.
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-042 HIST 593
Research Seminar
RSRCH SEM (3)
Seminar in research methods of the discipline.
PREREQUISITE:
HIST 592
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-043 IST 552
Data and Knowledge Management
KNOWLEDGE MGMT (3)
This course introduces the computational foundations, methodologies and
tools for data and knowledge management.
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-044 IST 554
Network Management and Security
NETWORK MANAGEMENT (3)
Essential skills and knowledge for effectively utilizing networks and
Internet technologies to facilitate, manage and secure data communications
and applications.
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-045 IST 555
Intelligent Agents and Distributed Decision Making
INT AGTS & DIST DM (3)
Distributed decision making theories and agent-based technologies, models
and systems with applications in command and control, emergency and
resource management.
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-046 IST 557
Data Mining I
DM I (3)
This course introduces data mining and statistical/machine learning, and
their applications in information retrieval, database management, and
image analysis.
PREREQUISITE:
STAT 318 or STAT 416 and basic programming skills
CROSS LIST: STAT 557
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-047 IST 562
Theoretical Foundations of Information Science
THEOR FDNS INF SCI (3)
This course introduces the theoretical foundations of information science,
with applications in communication, signal processing, machine learning,
and pattern recognition.
PREREQUISITE:
Familiarity with college-level linear algebra, calculus, and
probability theory or consent of the instructor
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-048 IST 885
Introduction to Multisensor Data Fusion
DATA FUSION (3)
Understanding the concepts, techniques, and issues surrounding the fusion
of information from multiple sensors and sources of data.
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-049 SCIED 552
Science Teaching and Learning
SCI TCH & LRN (3)
Exploration of the theoretical and empirical foundations of the teaching and
learning of science.
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-050 STAT 557
Data Mining I
DM I (3)
This course introduces data mining and statistical/machine learning, and their applications in information retrieval, database management, and image analysis.
PREREQUISITE: STAT 318 or STAT 416 and basic programming skills
CROSS LIST: IST 557
PROPOSED START: S12009
37-04-051 YFE 845
Intergenerational Programs and Practices
INTEGENRAT'L PROG (3)
Background, intervention strategies, and issues related to developing
intergenerational programs and practices aimed at addressing vital social
and community issues.
PROPOSED START: S12009
APPENDIX B
GRADUATE
Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Programs
37-04-052 Add new Post-Baccalaureate Credit Graduate Certificate Program.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
Geriatric Nursing Education
Post-Baccalaureate Credit Graduate Certificate Program
Dr. Judith E. Hupcey
School of Nursing
1300 Academic Support Building/A110
600 Centerview Drive
Hershey Campus
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-4160
Fax: 717-531-5339
E-mail: jxh37@psu.edu
In conjunction with the Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, the Penn State School of Nursing offers a Geriatric Nursing Education Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate program. The primary goal of the program is to prepare individuals with a current Masters degree in Nursing to teach geriatric nursing education at both the Associate and Baccalaureate degree levels. The curriculum includes 6 credits (two 3 credit courses) of didactic content in geriatric nursing and 6 credits (two 3 credit courses) of didactic content in education. All four courses will be delivered using distance technology. The education courses are currently available through the World Campus.
The Geriatric Nursing Education certificate program consists of four graduate-level courses (12 credits).
Admission Requirements
An applicant must have received, from an accredited institution, a Masters degree in Nursing. The credit conditions for the Masters degree must be substantially equivalent to those required by Penn State's Masters Programs in Nursing. Copies of all undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts must accompany the application.
Prior to admission, transcripts are evaluated by the CNS Option Coordinator in collaboration with the admissions committee to ascertain successful completion of the core nursing courses. A recommendation regarding admission is discussed with the Associate Dean for Graduate programs and Research prior to making an offer of admission.
PRESCRIBED COURSES
NURSING (NURS)
522. Assessment of the Older Adult (3)
523. Nursing Interventions for Complex Problems of the Older Adult (3)
ADULT EDUCATION (ADTED)
460. Introduction to Adult Education (3)
506. Program Planning in Adult Education (3) or
507. Research and Evaluation in Adult Education (3)
OR
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (C I)
501. Teaching as Inquiry (3)
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (EDLDR)
551. Curriculum Design: Theory and Practice (3)
To be awarded the Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Nursing Education, students must successfully complete NURS 522, NURS 523, ADTED 460 and ADTED 506 or ADTED 507 - OR - NURS 522, NURS 523, C I 501 and EDLDR 551.
Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599. 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.
NURSING (NURS) course list
ADULT EDUCATION (ADTED) course list
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (C I) course list
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (EDLDR) course list
Effective Date: Summer Session 2009
Expiration Date: Summer Session 2013
37-04-053 Add new Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Program.
Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2009
Providing Services to Youth At Risk
Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Program
Responsible Department: Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services
Program and Admission Requirements
The plan of study is comprised of 15 post-baccalaureate credits to be completed within three years. All applicants for this certificate must have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
Applicants with a master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family, or a clearly related degree that will qualify them to perform professional counseling duties can use this professional development certification to strengthen their professional credentials. Applicants holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution as their highest degree may qualify for the certificate and use it to support them in their work setting (e.g. teaching, college student affairs, human resources, personnel work), but it will not qualify them to perform professional counseling duties with youth or any other age group.
This certification is not a part of any formal master's or doctoral degree program at Penn State University and does not presume admission to such a program. Individuals interested in a graduate degree program leading to a professional counseling credential should contact the Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services for more information (814-865-3427) or explore the Department Web site: http://www.ed.psu.edu/cecprs/default.asp.
Application Procedures
Applicants seeking admission into the Providing Services to Youth At Risk Certificate Program must complete (1) the Graduate School application (indicate "certification" in the Graduate Degree Sought area), and (2) submit the Counselor Education PERSONAL DATA form and two (2) original transcripts directly to Penn State University, Counselor Education Programs, 327 CEDAR Building, University Park, PA 16802-3110.
Electronic Graduate School Application is available at: http://www.gradsch.psu.edu/prospective/apply.html.
PRESCRIBED COURSES: 12 credits
COUNSELOR EDUCATION (CN ED)
422. Foundations of Addictions Counseling (3)
430. Couples and Family Counseling (3)
431. Counseling and Teaching Youth at Risk (3)
432. Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling (3)
A total of three elective credits that emphasize work with youth at risk are required. Courses may be selected in consultation with the program adviser.
Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599. 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.
COUNSELOR EDUCATION (CN ED) course list
Effective Date: Summer Session 2009
Expiration Date: Fall Semester 2013
APPENDIX D
Dickinson School of Law
COURSE ADDS
37-04-054 INTER 961
Asylum and Refugee Law
ASYLUM REFUGEE LAW (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
This class surveys the laws of political asylum and related protection for
those fleeing danger in their home countries.
PROPOSED START: FA2009
37-04-055 INTPR 982
Licensing of Intellectual Property
LIC INTELLECT PROP (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: Y
This course explores the myriad of business, legal, and negotiating issues
involved in the drafting and use of intellectual property licensing
agreements.
PREREQUISITE:
Students must have taken at least one of the following courses;
Copyrights, Trademarks and/or Patents; or receive specific
permission of the faculty member after demonstrating special qualifications for the subject matter.
PROPOSED START: FA2009
COURSE CHANGES
OLD
37-04-056 TRTEM 995A
ATLA Trial Team
ATLA TRIAL TEAM (2) CRDT ONLY: Y ANON GR: N
See Handbook for description.
APPROVED START: FA1998
NEW
CHANGE TITLES:
AAJ Trial Team (AAJ TRIAL TEAM)
PROPOSED START: SP2009