APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Agricultural Sciences

33-07-001 Add new Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Program: B.S. in Animal Sciences (Science Option) and M.S. in Biotechnology.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Integrated Animal Sciences and Biotechnology Program

Students admitted to the integrated program will follow their undergraduate curriculum until the beginning of their fourth year, at which time, they start taking courses required for the M.S. Biotechnology degree. In the summer following the Spring semester of their fourth year, students will participate in off-campus internships and have the option of either continuing at their off-campus location for their research project in the following Fall semester, or coming back to campus to do a research project. The final Spring semester will be devoted to completing the course and credit requirements for the M.S. Biotechnology degree. As designed, students can opt to graduate with a B.S. degree at the end of the Spring semester of their fourth year, when they should have completed the credit requirements of the B.S. degree program (125 credits). The following table outlines the program of study for students in this program:

Admission Requirements

Students must have a GPA of 3.5 at the time of application to the integrated degree program when they have completed at least 75 credits of their B.S. curriculum. The GRE scores normally required in the MS Biotechnology program will be waived for applicants to the integrated B.S.-M.S. degree.

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Arts and Architecture

COURSE ADDS

33-07-002 INART 197
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
PROPOSED START: S12005

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Capital College

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
33-07-003 C ENG 254 (GHA)
Personal & Occupational Safety
PER & OCCUP SAFETY (3)
Students will learn about principles of safety in work and personal settings.
APPROVED START: SP2005

NEW
ADD UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES CODE: US
PROPOSED START: S12005

OLD
33-07-004 I HUM 461
Selected Periods in the Humanities
SEL PER IN HUMAN (3)
Interdisciplinary studies dealing with selected periods of world culture. (May be repeated for credit.)
PREREQUISITE: fifth-semester standing
APPROVED START: SP2002

NEW
ADD UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES CODE: IL
PROPOSED START: S12005

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Commonwealth College

33-07-005 Change. Reduce minimum number of credits required for the major from 121 credits to 120 credits. Change IST 110 course credits from 4 to 3 credits. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer 2005 Session

Communications

Commonwealth College (COMCC): Penn State Beaver, Penn State Delaware County, Penn State McKeesport, Penn State New Kensington

With the rapid development of digital technologies over the last decade, the field of communications has seen unprecedented growth and convergence of medium in media both technologically and structurally. The communications degree program addresses strongly articulated employer requirements for the workplace through an integrated program model. The degree provides the basic theoretical foundations of the discipline, allows for appropriate branching outside the traditional curriculum, and permits a drawing from appropriate courses in the disciplines of information sciences and technology, communications, arts and sciences, English and business.

The degree in communications provides two options for students who wish to develop their written and verbal skills in an effort to gain professional employment in fields such as public relations, publishing, speech writing, video and multimedia, production, and/or journalism.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OPTION: In extending traditional organizational communication and public relations to the digital age, this option prepares public relations specialists to compete in a global society. The program is also effective as preparation for e-commerce.

JOURNALISM OPTION: In today's workplace, journalism graduates are required to regularly engage rapidly converging media in their work. This option offers graduates a competitive advantage by complementing traditional options (newspaper, magazine, radio, TV) with convergent coursework designed to prepare students for professional journalism in the digital age.

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

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(9-13 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, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

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

ELECTIVES: 9-13 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 front of Bulletin.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 51-52 credits
(This includes 9-13 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GS courses; 3 credits of GH courses; 0-4 credits GQ courses.)

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 27 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits)[1]
COMM 100 GS(3), IST 110(3) (Sem: 1-2)
COMM 260W(3) (Sem: 3-4)
COMM 494(3), COMM 495(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits)
AM ST 105 GH;GI(3) or PHIL 103 GH(3) (Sem: 1-2)
PSY 002 GS(3) or SOC 001 GS(3) (Sem: 1-2)
ECON 002 GS(3) or ECON 004 GS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
CAS 201 GH(3) or CAS 202 GS(3) (Sem: 3-4)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 24 credits

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OPTION: 24-25 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (12 credits)
CAS 252(3) (Sem: 3-4)
COMM 370(3) (Sem: 5-6)
COMM 471(3), MKTG 310(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12-13 credits)
(Some courses in this category have prerequisites that are not required in the program.)
MKTG 221(3) or MKTG 221W(3) or MKTG 301(3) or MKTG 301W(3) (Sem: 5-6)
Select 9 credits from the following (at least 3 credits must be at the 400 level):
B A 100(3), B A 243(4), CAS 203 GS(3), CAS 214W(3), CAS 352(3), CAS 404(3), CAS 452W(3), CAS 471 US;IL(3), CC 401(3), COMM 270(3), COMM 283W(3), COMM 403(3), COMM 404(3), COMM 409(3), COMM 413(3), COMM 473(3), COMM 496(3), ENGL 411(3), ENGL 419(3), ENGL 420(3), ENGL 421(3), STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 5-8)

JOURNALISM OPTION: 24 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (12 credits)
COMM 403(3), COMM 409(3), COMM 460W(3), ENGL 420(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits)
(Some courses in this category have prerequisites that are not required in the program.)
Select 12 credits from the following: CAS 203 GS(3), CAS 426W(3), COMM 205 US(3), COMM 261 GH(3), COMM 269(3), COMM 270(3), COMM 283W(3), COMM 401(3), COMM 413(3), COMM 461(3), COMM 470A(3), COMM 470B(3), COMM 470C(3), COMM 496(3), ENGL 210(3), ENGL 215(3), ENGL 411(3), ENGL 415(3), ENGL 416(3), ENGL 417(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.

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

COURSE ADDS

33-07-006 GEOG 498
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
PROPOSED START: FA1998

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Education

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
33-07-007 EDTHP 416
Sociology of Education
SOC OF ED (3:3:0)
The theoretical, conceptual, and descriptive contributions of sociology to education.
CROSS LIST: SOC 416
APPROVED START: S11995

NEW
ADD UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES CODE: US
PROPOSED START: SP2006

OLD
33-07-008 INSYS 446
Computers as Learning Tools
CMPTRS AS LRN T00L (3:3:0)
Using software to support learning, including databases, spreadsheets, semantic networks, expert systems, hypermedia construction, modeling tools, and computer conferencing.
APPROVED START: FA2001

NEW
CHANGE COURSE ABBREVIATION: EDTEC
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 566
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: COMP LEARN TOOL
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Amplifying thinking or organizing mental functions with computers
ADD PREREQUISITE: EDPSY 421 and EDTEC 561
PROPOSED START: SP2006

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Engineering

33-07-009 Change. Add ENGL 015 GWS and 030 GWS and CAS 100A GWS and 100B GWS to Additional Courses; increase number of General Education GWS courses that double count from 3 credits to 9 credits. Add grade of C or better requirement to CHEM 012 GN, MATH 140 GQ, MATH 141 GQ, PHYS 211 GN. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Aerospace Engineering (AERSP)

PROFESSOR GEORGE A. LESIEUTRE, Head, Department of Aerospace Engineering

This major emphasizes the analysis, design, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft. Students learn the theories and practices in the fundamental subjects of aeronautics, astronautics, aerodynamics and fluid dynamics, aerospace materials and structures, dynamics and automatic control, aircraft stability and control and/or orbital and attitude dynamics and control, air-breathing and rocket propulsion, aircraft systems design and /or spacecraft systems design. All of these place significant weight on the development and use of teamwork and communications skills for effective problem-solving. Graduates in aerospace engineering find employment in the customary settings such as government laboratories, large and small aerospace firms, and in nontraditional positions that also require the use of systems-engineering approaches to problem-solving; they can also pursue graduate study in aerospace engineering and related fields.

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering will be able to:

1. analyze the dynamics and control characteristics of aerospace vehicles, including the basic translational and rotational dynamics, and the basic theory and practice used to control these motions,
2. analyze fluid dynamics, including the regimes of subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flows, inviscid and viscous flows, and laminar and turbulent flows,
3. apply knowledge of the fundamentals of aeronautics, including aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft, propulsion systems, airplane performance, and elementary aircraft stability and control,
4. apply knowledge of the fundamentals of astronautics, including orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics and control, rocket propulsion, and the space environment,
5. predict performance, and conduct preliminary design, of gas turbine and rocket-based propulsion systems and their components,
6. analyze the detailed dynamics, stability, and control of either aircraft or spacecraft,
7. analyze and design structural elements such as bars, beams, plates, and thin-walled structures,
8. make measurements to test hypotheses or to characterize the performance of physical systems (aerodynamic, structural, and control), and analyze and interpret the data in written reports,
9. complete the successive stages of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of an aircraft or spacecraft mission and the associated vehicles,
10. function effectively on teams to solve problems in complex aerospace systems that require knowledge of multiple disciplines,
11. apply an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility to realistic situations,
12. make effective oral and written presentations in a format appropriate for the setting,
13. explain how this profession affects society as a whole, and demonstrate an appreciation of how technical issues guide societal actions,
14. demonstrate an awareness of the need to stay abreast of technical developments throughout their working careers, and demonstrate that they are able to maintain and extend their learning, and
15. make appropriate and effective use of computer software, hardware, and state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation.

The first two years of study are similar to those in other engineering majors and provide students with a basic education for the engineering profession. Students need to complete E MCH 012, CMPSC 201, MATH 220, MATH 230, and MATH 251 prior to the start of the junior year in order to meet graduation requirements in the following two years. Six of the nine technical-elective credits taken in the senior year must be aerospace engineering courses; however, this may be waived for students with special program requirements (including ROTC, Engineering Cooperative Education, minors, double-majors, and concurrent-degree programs).

For the B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, a minimum of 137 credits is required. This baccalaureate program in Aerospace 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: 119 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 (90 credits)
CHEM 012 GN(3)[1], ED&G 100(3), MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], PHYS 211 GN(4)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
E MCH 011(3), E MCH 012(3)[1], E MCH 013(3)[1], M E 030(3), MATH 220 GQ(2), MATH 230(4), MATH 251(4), PHYS 212 GN(4), PHYS 213 GN(2), PHYS 214 GN(2) (Sem: 3-4)
AERSP 301(3), AERSP 302(3), AERSP 304(3), AERSP 306(3)[1], AERSP 309(3)[1], AERSP 311(4), AERSP 312(4), AERSP 313(3)[1], E E 305(3), E MCH 215(2), E MCH 216(1) (Sem: 5-6)
AERSP 405W(2), AERSP 406W(2), AERSP 410(3), ENGL 202C GWS(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (20 credits)
Select 1 credit of First-Year Seminar (Sem: 1-2)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), or ECON 014 GS(3) (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)
CMPSC 201C GQ(3) or CMPSC 201F GQ(3) (Sem: 7-8)
AERSP 401A(2), AERSP 401B(2); or AERSP 402A(2), AERSP 402B(2) (Sem: 7-8)
AERSP 413(3) or AERSP 450(3) (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)[27]
Select 9 credits of technical courses from department list (Students may apply 6 credits of ROTC.) (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.
[27] These courses may have to be chosen so that the engineering design or engineering science requirements for the major are met.

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 the 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: 113-115 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.)

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 88 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (72 credits)
BIOL 141 GN(3)[1], BIOL 142(1), ED&G 100(3) (Sem: 1-2)
CHEM 012 GN(3)[1], CHEM 013 GN(3), CHEM 014 GN(1), CHEM 015 GN(1) (Sem: 1-2)
MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], PHYS 211 GN(4)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
BIOE 201(3)[1], BIOE 301(3)[1], BIOE 302(1) (Sem: 3-4)
CMPSC 201C GQ(3), E MCH 210(5) (Sem: 3-4)
MATH 220(2), MATH 231(2), MATH 251(4)[1], PHYS 212 GN(4) (Sem: 3-4)
BIOE 303(3)[1], BIOE 401(3)[1], BIOE 402(3)[1], BIOE 403(1) (Sem: 5-6)
ENGL 202C GWS(3) (Sem: 5-6)
BIOE 440(1), BIOE 450W(3), BIOE 490(1) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (10 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)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), or ECON 014(3) (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits of BIOE courses (Sem: 7-8)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 25-27 credits

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING OPTION: 25 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (25 credits)
CHEM 038(3) (Sem: 3-4)
CHEM 036(2), CHEM 039(3), BIOE 313(3), BIOE 413(3), B M B 401(2), M E 030(3) (Sem: 5-6)
BIOE 423(3), CHEM 451(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING OPTION: 27 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits)
E E 210(4) (Sem: 3-4)
CSE 271(3), CSE 275(1), E E 310(4), M E 030(3) (Sem: 5-6)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 3 credits of electrical engineering from department list (Sem: 5-6)
Select 9 credits of electrical engineering from department list (Sem: 7-8)

MATERIALS SCIENCE OPTION: 26 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (26 credits)
PHYS 214 GN(2) (Sem: 3-4)
MATSE 201(3), MATSE 401(3), MATSE 402(3), MATSE 443(3), CHEM 038(3) (Sem: 5-6)
MATSE 403(3), MATSE 404(3), MATSE 430(3) (Sem: 7-8)

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OPTION: 27 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (15 credits)
E MCH 012(3) (Sem: 3-4)
M E 030(3), M E 050(3), I E 327(3) (Sem: 5-6)
M E 440(3) (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 3 credits from department list (Sem: 5-6)
Select 9 credits from department list (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.

33-07-013 Change program description. Add ENGL 015 GWS and 030 GWS and CAS 100A GWS and 100B GWS to Additional Courses; increase number of General Education GWS courses that double count from 3 credits to 9 credits. Add grade of C or better requirement to CHEM 012 GN, MATH 140 GQ, MATH 141 GQ, PHYS 211 GN. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Chemical Engineering

University Park, College of Engineering (CH E)

PROFESSOR ANDREW L. ZYDNEY, Head, Department of Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering is one of the most versatile professions--you'll find Chemical Engineers employed in a broad array of industries ranging from pharmaceutical and biotechnical companies to semiconductor manufacturing to start-up companies converting the latest laboratory discoveries to large-scale commercial production. Chemical Engineers work with catalysts to develop new ways to manufacture medicines and plastics; they develop control systems that enable the safe production of products from semiconductors to household soap; they design chemical and petroleum plants; they research the effects of artificial organs on blood flow; and they develop the equipment and processes necessary for advances in biotechnology. While chemistry emphasizes the facts and principles of science, chemical engineering emphasizes its practical application for the development of new products and processes.

The undergraduate program in Chemical Engineering provides students with fundamental skills in problem solving, analysis, and design, along with hands-on experience in practical applications. The curriculum builds upon the traditional foundation in the chemical and energy-related industries and introduces new material in the life sciences, polymers, and environmental fields. Students have numerous opportunities to pursue more specialized areas including formal options in Bioprocess and Biomolecular Engineering, Energy and Fuels, and Polymer Engineering.

The educational objectives of the undergraduate program in Chemical Engineering are specifically designed to produce graduates who will be able to:

1. identify and pursue their personal and professional goals using the foundation provided by the breadth of educational opportunities in chemical and biomolecular engineering offered at Penn State
2. pursue careers as practicing chemical engineers in traditional chemical and energy-related industries as well as in expanding areas of materials, environmental, biomedical, and biotechnology
3. apply their broad chemical engineering education--including their problem solving, analytical, design, research, and communication skills--in industry, government agencies, financial institutions, consulting firms, educational institutions, business, law, and medicine
4. provide the technical, educational, business, and political leadership needed in today's rapidly changing, increasingly technological, global society.

For the B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, a minimum of 134 credits is required. This baccalaureate program in Chemical 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.

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: 116 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.)

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 98 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (85 credits)
CHEM 012 GN(3)[1], CHEM 013 GN(3), CHEM 014 GN(1), CHEM 015 GN(1), ED&G 100(3), MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], PHYS 211 GN(4)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
B M B 251(3), CH E 210(3)[1], CH E 220(3)[1], CH E 300(1), CH E 320(3)[1], CH E 330(3)[1], CH E 340(3), CH E 350(3)[1], CH E 360(3), CHEM 036(2), CHEM 038(3), CHEM 039(3), CHEM 457(2), MATH 230(4), MATH 251(4), PHYS 212 GN(4) ENGL 202C GWS(3) (Sem: 3-6)
CH E 410(3)[1], CH E 430(3)[1], CH E 470(3), CH E 480W(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (13 credits)
Select 1 credit of First-Year Seminar (Sem: 1-2)
ENGL 015 GWS(3) or ENGL 030 GWS(3) (Sem: 1-2)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), or ECON 014 GS(3) (Sem: 1-6)
CAS 100A GWS(3) or CAS 100B GWS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 3 credits from: CHEM 448(3), or CHEM 452(3)(Sem: 5-6)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 18 credits

BIOPROCESS AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING OPTION: 18 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (6 credits)
B M B 252(3), CH E 449(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 3 credits from: B M B 342(3), BIOTC 479(3), BIOTC 489(3) ( Sem: 5-8)
Select 9 credits from: A B E 468(4), B M B 401(3), B M B 474(3), BIOE 419(3), BIOL 472(3), CH E 438(3), CH E 501(3)[91], MATSE 403(3), MICRB 201(3) ( Sem: 7-8)

ENERGY AND FUELS OPTION: 18 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (3 credits)
F SC 410(3) (Sem: 6)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (15 credits)
Select 3 credits from: F SC 401(3), I H S 400(3) (Sem: 5)
Select 12 credits from: EGEE 410(3), F SC 416(3), F SC 431(3), CH E/F SC 432(3), F SC 435(3), GEOEE 427(3), I H S 420(3), I H S 450(3), I H S 445(3) I H S 470(3), I H S 447(3), P N G 410(3), P N G 480(3) (Sem: 7-8)

GENERAL OPTION: 18 credits

ADDITIONAL COURSES (18 credits)
Select 6 credits in 400-level CH E courses from department list (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits of approved Engineering electives (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits of approved Technical/Professional electives [31] (Sem: 5-8)

POLYMER ENGINEERING OPTION (18 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (9 credits)
MATSE 441(3), MATSE 443(3), MATSE 446(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits)
Select 3 credits from: MATSE 444(3), MATSE 445(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits from CH E 441(3), MATSE 447(3), MATSE 448(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.
[31] Students may substitute 6 credits of ROTC for part of this requirement in consultation with department.
[91] "...senior, undergraduate students with an average of at least 3.5, and certain other students with averages of at least 3.00 who have been granted special permission to enroll through the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services." Penn State University 2003-2004 Graduate Degree Programs Bulletin. Instructor approval is also required.

33-07-014 Change program description. Add ENGL 015 GWS and 030 GWS and CAS 100A GWS and 100B GWS to Additional Courses; increase number of General Education GWS courses that double count from 3 credits to 9 credits. Add grade of C or better requirement to CHEM 012 GN, MATH 140 GQ, MATH 141 GQ, PHYS 211 GN. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Civil Engineering (C E)

PROFESSOR ANDREW SCANLON, Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

The program in Civil and Environmental Engineering is designed to provide the basic undergraduate education required for private practice and public service in civil engineering, and/or continue formal education. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of civil engineering principles and design techniques. Students utilize basic engineering science concepts through course work in several of the different specialty areas (e.g., construction/management, environmental, materials/pavement design/geotechnical, structures, transportation, and water resources). Finally the students are able to choose an area of specialization for professional practice or graduate studies. Their course work in their area of specialization culminates in a capstone design experience. The broad objectives of the program are designed so that students have:

• a solid understanding of the basic principles of mathematics, science, and engineering and the technical competency to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools for practice in civil engineering and eventual registration as well as for graduate education.
  
• an understanding of the basic principles in civil engineering and an understanding of professional practice issues including the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  
• the ability to work in a team and develop problem-solving skills that would include oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate technical and professional information including computer skills.
  
• an awareness of organizations and activities that allow them to develop leadership skills, gain exposure to the civil engineering profession, gain exposure to professional ethics, and gain a broad understanding of contemporary societal issues.
  
• a recognition of the need for continued learning.

The program is broadened by courses in communication skills, arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and other engineering disciplines. Students gain experience in working as members of a team and using interdisciplinary approaches to solve problems. These experiences, as well as those related to engineering principles and design, are provided through exercises in the classroom, laboratory, and field and culminate in a "capstone design" course wherein the students' knowledge and skills are brought to bear on actual engineering problems.

For the B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 134 credits is required. This baccalaureate program in Civil 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.

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: 114 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 (71 credits)
CHEM 012 GN(3)[1], CHEM 014 GN(1), E MCH 011(3)[1], MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], PHYS 211 GN(4)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
E MCH 012(3)[1], E MCH 013(3)[1], STAT 401(3), GEOSC 001(3), MATH 220 GQ(2), MATH 251(4), PHYS 212 GN(4) (Sem: 3-4)
C E 300(1), C E 310(3)[1], C E 335(3)[1], C E 336(4)[1], C E 340(3)[1], C E 360(3)[1], ENGL 202C GWS(3) (Sem: 5-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (43 credits)
C E 100S(1), 1 credit of First-Year Seminar or elective (Sem: 1-2)
ED&G 100(3) (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)
CMPSC 201C GQ(3) or CMPSC 201F GQ(3) (Sem: 3-4)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), or ECON 014 GS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
M E 023(3) or CH E 303(3)[30] (Sem: 5-6)
E E 220(3) or E E 305(3)[30] (Sem: 7-8)
Select 18 credits from C E 321(3), C E 332(3), C E 341(3), C E 342(3), C E 361(3), C E 362(2), C E 363(1), C E 370(3), C E 371(3), C E 422(3), C E 423(3), C E 424(3), C E 432(3), C E 435(3), C E 436(3), C E 447(3), C E 462(3), C E 475(3), C E 476(3), C E 479(1) (Sem: 5-8)[#]
Select 3 credits of C E 410W(3), C E 421W(3), C E 438W(3), C E 448W(3), C E 465W(3), C E 472W(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS: (12 credits)
Select 3 credits of general elective from approved department list[30] (Sem: 5-6)
Select 9 credits of technical elective from C E 300-level courses, 400-level courses, or department list. (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.
[30] Students may substitute 6 credits of ROTC for 3 credits of 400-level C E courses and 3 credits of M E or E E .
[#] Those courses must be selected from at least 4 of the 5 technical areas in the Civil Engineering program--transportation (x20), construction (x30), structures (x40), hydrosystems (x60), and environmental (x70).

33-07-015 Change program description. Add ENGL 015 GWS and 030 GWS and CAS 100A GWS and 100B GWS to Additional Courses; increase number of General Education GWS courses that double count from 3 credits to 9 credits. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

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. Graduates of the program will have experienced a balanced program of instruction that covers a range of practical aspects of the design and utilization of computer systems for information processing. These include 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 in such a way that graduates have a clear understanding of the design and applications of computers and are able 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 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 and tools.
6. Effectively communicate with co-workers and/or customers in both domestic and multi-cultural environments.

For the B.S. degree in Computer Engineering, a minimum of 126 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.

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: 108-109 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 (74 credits)
CHEM 012 GN(3)[1], CHEM 014 GN(1), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], PHYS 211 GN(4)[1], PHYS 212 GN(4) (Sem: 1-2)
CSE 120(3)[1], CSE 260(3)[1], CSE 271(3)[1], CSE 275(1), E E 210(4)[1], MATH 220 GQ(2), MATH 231(2), MATH 250(3), PHYS 214 GN(2) (Sem: 3-4)
CSE 331(3)[1], CSE 431(3)[1], CSE 465(3)[1], E E 310(4)[1], E E 317(3)[1], ENGL 202C GWS(3), STAT 418(3) (Sem: 5-6)
CSE 411(3), CSE 428(3), CSE 430W(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (28-29 credits)
Select 1 credit of First-Year Seminar (Sem: 1-2)
CMPSC 201C GQ(3)[1] or CSE 103 GQ(4)[1] (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)
ECON 002 GS(3) or ECON 004 GS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 9 credits from CSE 447(3), CSE 458(3), CSE 471(3), CSE 472(3), CSE 473(3), CSE 477(3), CSE 478(3), CSE 485(3), CSE 486(3), E E 453(3), E E 456(3) (Sem: 5-8)
Select 6 credits from any 400-level CSE 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.

33-07-016 Change. Add ENGL 015 GWS and 030 GWS and CAS 100A GWS and 100B GWS to Additional Courses; increase number of General Education courses that double count from 15 credits to 21 credits. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Computer Science

University Park, College of Engineering (CMPSC)

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

Computer Science is concerned with the analysis, design, and applications of computing software and systems. It includes a core foundation in computer hardware and software with emphasis on the design of efficient, fault-free software. It includes programming languages, data structures, compilers, operating systems, databases, and artificial intelligence.

The major is designed to provide fundamental training in preparing graduates for positions in schools, commerce, industry, and government. Students should consult their advisers in formulating suitable programs.

For the B.S. degree in Computer Science, a minimum of 124 credits is required.

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 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: 100-101 credits
(This includes 21 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GWS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (56 credits)
PHYS 211 GN(4)[1], PHYS 212 GN(4) (Sem: 1-2)
CSE 103 GQ(4)[1], CSE 120(3)[1], CSE 260(3)[1], MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], MATH 220 GQ(2) (Sem: 1-4)
CSE 271(3)[1], CSE 331(3)[1], MATH 230(4) (Sem: 3-4)
STAT 318(3), STAT 319(3) (Sem: 3-6)
CSE 411(3)[1], CSE 428(3)[1], CSE 431(3)[1], CSE 465(3)[1] (Sem: 5-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (19 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)
Select 6 credits from CSE 418(3), CSE 421(3), CSE 451(3), CSE 455(3), CSE 456(3), CSE 457(3), CSE 458(3), CSE 460(3), CSE 467(3), CSE 468(3), CSE 481(3), CSE 486(3), E E 456(3) (Sem: 7-8)
Select 3 credits from any 400-level CSE course (Sem: 7-8)
Select 3 credits from CSE 420W(3) or CSE 441W(3) (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (25-26 credits)
Select 2-3 credits from PHYS 213 GN(2), PHYS 214 GN(2), or 3 credits from the approved list of natural sciences courses (Sem: 3-4)
Select 0-4 credits in a foreign language (second-semester proficiency) (Sem: 5-6)
Select 13-17 credits from department list (Students may apply 6 credits of ROTC and 6 credits for Co-Op.) (Sem: 7-8)
Select 6 credits in 400-level non-CSE courses in consultation with adviser (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.

33-07-017 Change program description. Add ENGL 015 GWS and 030 GWS and CAS 100A GWS and 100B GWS to Additional Courses; increase number of General Education GWS courses that double count from 3 credits to 9 credits. Add grade of C or better requirement to CHEM 012 GN, MATH 140 GQ, MATH 141 GQ, PHYS 211 GN. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Electrical Engineering

University Park, College of Engineering (E E)

PROFESSOR W. KENNETH JENKINS, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering is the application of electronics, electrical science and technology, and computer systems to the needs of society. The Electrical Engineering faculty is committed to providing a curriculum that educates students for both professional careers in electrical engineering and advanced study at the graduate level in electrical engineering or a related field. A combination of required and elective courses ensures that students acquire a broad knowledge base in electrical circuits, digital systems, electronic devices, electromagnetics, and linear systems, as well as expertise in one or more areas of specialization, such as communications, computer hardware, control systems, digital signal and image processing, electromagnetics, electro-optics, electronic material and device processing, electronic design, power systems, and remote sensing and space systems. Students learn electrical engineering theoretical, analytical, and design concepts through lecture-based courses. Additional problem-solving skills and practical experience are developed through design projects and laboratory assignments, which also provide opportunities for learning team-building, teamwork, and technical communication skills.

The BSEE Program prepares students to achieve the following career and professional goals:

1. Practice electrical engineering through technical assignments such as design, product development, research, manufacturing, consulting, testing, sales, and management.
2. Be proficient in the use of modern design tools.
3. Participate and provide leadership on teams comprised of individuals with diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
4. Have effective written and oral communication skills to convey information and ideas.
5. Continue professional development through activities such as graduate school, continuing and distance education, professional training, and membership in professional societies.
6. Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner.

For the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, a minimum of 129 credits is required. This baccalaureate program in Electrical 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.

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: 111-112 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 (65 credits)
CHEM 012 GN(3)[1], CHEM 014 GN(1), ED&G 100(3), MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], PHYS 211 GN(4)[1], PHYS 212 GN(4) (Sem: 1-2)
CSE 271(3)[1], CSE 275(1), E E 210(4)[1], MATH 220 GQ(2), MATH 230(4), MATH 250(3), PHYS 213 GN(2), PHYS 214 GN(2) (Sem: 3-4)
E E 310(4)[1], E E 324(3)[1], E E 330(4)[1], E E 350(4)[1], E SC 314(3)[1], ENGL 202C GWS(3) (Sem: 5-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (22-23 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)
CMPSC 201C GQ(3) or CMPSC 201F GQ(3) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 3 credits from BIOL 141GN(3), CSE 120(3), E MCH 011(3), M E 023(3), or PHYS 237(3) (Sem: 3-4)
ECON 002 GS(3) or ECON 004 GS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 3-4 credits from I E 424(3), PHYS 410(4), STAT 401(3), STAT 414(3), STAT 416(3), or STAT 418(3) (Sem: 5-6)
E E 402W(3) or E E 403W(3) (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (24 credits)
Select 3 credits from program-approved list of 300-level courses (Sem: 5-6)
Select 3 credits from program-approved lists of 300-level or 400-level courses (Sem: 5-6)
Select 9 credits from program-approved list of 400-level courses (these courses must be chosen so that engineering design and engineering science requirements for the major are met) (Sem: 7-8)
Select 3 credits of engineering courses from a program-approved list (Sem: 7-8)
Select 6 additional credits, which may include up to 6 credits of ROTC, up to 6 co-op credits, and others from a program-approved list (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.

33-07-018 Change program description. Add ENGL 015 GWS and 030 GWS and CAS 100A GWS and 100B GWS to Additional Courses; increase number of General Education GWS courses that double count from 3 credits to 9 credits. Add grade of C or better requirement to CHEM 012 GN, MATH 140 GQ, MATH 141 GQ, PHYS 211 GN. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Engineering Science

University Park, College of Engineering (E SC)

PROFESSOR JUDITH A. TODD, Head of the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, P. B. Breneman Department Head Chair

Engineering Science is a multidisciplinary honors program that emphasizes enhanced understanding and integrated application of engineering, scientific, and mathematical principles. The program is unique because it provides a broad foundation in the sciences and associated mathematics that underlie engineering and provides students the opportunity to obtain a depth of knowledge in an area of their choosing through technical electives and an honors thesis. The curriculum is designed for students who seek to link the engineering disciplines with science. In addition to taking core courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, students study thermodynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetics, solid and fluid mechanics, electrical devices, materials science, and failure analysis . During the senior year, all students select a focus area of study, complete a capstone project and write a thesis that integrates the scientific principles of research, design and analysis and applies them to engineering. Focus areas of study include, but are not limited to, electrical, mechanical, civil, bioengineering, and materials and are typically interdisciplinary. Hence, Engineering Science students achieve both depth and breadth in engineering and science, are able to function across disciplines, and graduate well prepared for advanced studies as well as professional employment.

The specific program objectives are tied to the mission of the program as described above. They target the major outcomes expected of Engineering Science students and are flexible and readily adaptable to meet changing constituent needs.

The expected accomplishments of Engineering Science graduates in the first several years following graduation are:

1. Participate in lifelong learning activities including, but not limited to, masters, doctorate, medical, and law degrees, continuing education, leadership development, management training, and global involvement/awareness.
2. Engage in practice in a wide variety of fields including, but not limited to, electrical systems, electronics, mechanical systems, materials development, forensics, biomaterials, medicine, law, and business.
3. Research, develop, design and/or utilize new products, processes, materials, devices, systems, and/or tools.
4. Communicate findings and best practices at conferences and meetings, by filing patents, in technical publications (journals, reports, memoranda), and to the general public.
5. Use state-of-the-art tools for the benefit of society.
6. Participate in and promote the value of diversity in society.
7. Encourage and foster future generations of engineers through mentoring, service, and outreach.

Enrollment is limited to students who have demonstrated that they can benefit from the advanced courses of the curriculum. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 is partial demonstration of such competence. Qualified students can participate in the integrated undergraduate program to streamline the process of earning B.S. and M.S. degrees.

For the B.S. degree in Engineering Science, 137 credits and a 2.50 grade-point average are required. This baccalaureate program in Engineering Science 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.

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: 121 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 012 GN(3)[1], CHEM 013 GN(3), CHEM 014 GN(1), ED&G 100(3), MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], PHYS 211 GN(4)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
MATH 220 GQ(2), MATH 230(4), MATH 251(4), PHYS 212 GN(4), PHYS 213 GN(2), PHYS 214 GN(2) (Sem: 3-4)
AERSP 308(3), E E 210(4), E E 340(3), E SC 400H(3), E SC 407H(3)[1], E SC 414M(3)[1], M E 120(4), PHYS 237(3) (Sem: 5-6)
E SC 404H(3)[1], E SC 410H(3), E SC 411H(4), ENGL 202C GWS(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (28 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)
CMPSC 201C GQ(3) or CMPSC 201F GQ(3) (Sem: 1-2)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), or ECON 014 GS(3) (Sem: 1-2)
E MCH 110H(5)[1] or E MCH 210(5)[1]; E MCH 012(3)[1] or E MCH 112H(3)[1] (Sem: 3-4)
E MCH 416H(3) or E SC 314(3) (Sem: 5-6)
I E 424(3) or NUC E 307(3) Sem: 5-6)
Select 1 credit of engineering technology laboratory (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)[32]
Select 12 credits of 400-level technical courses (Students may apply 6 credits of ROTC or 3 credits of co-op experience.) (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.
[32] Three credits in engineering science, 2 credits in engineering design.

33-07-019 Change program description. Add ENGL 015 GWS and 030 GWS and CAS 100A GWS and 100B GWS to Additional Courses; increase number of General Education GWS courses that double count from 3 credits to 9 credits. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Industrial Engineering

University Park, College of Engineering (I E)

PROFESSOR RICHARD J. KOUBEK, Head, Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

The undergraduate program in industrial engineering, being the first established in the world, has a long tradition of providing a strong, technical, hands-on education in design, control, and operation of manufacturing processes and systems. The curriculum provides a broad-based education in manufacturing, operations research and ergonomics through a base of mathematics, physical and engineering sciences, and laboratory and industrial experiences. It builds a strong foundation for the development of a professionally competent and versatile industrial engineer, able to function in a traditional manufacturing environment as well as in a much broader economy, including careers in financial services, communication, information technology, transportation, health care, consulting, or academia.

We expect our graduates to:

1. Use their industrial engineering knowledge to understand, analyze and design processes, systems and work environments for manufacturing and service applications.
2. Utilize information systems and tools, modeling, and quanitative analyses to collect, analyze, and interpret data in order to make sound managerial decisions.
3. Present work and ideas effectively through oral and written communications.
4. Demonstrate ability for independent learning.
5. Perform in a professional and ethical manner as part of a diverse team in a global society.

The following outcomes are included in the courses taught in the program:

1. Management and Information Systems for Industrial Engineering; apply time value of money to make financial decisions; use probability concepts to solve engineering problems; estimate parameters; conduct tests of hypotheses and create regression models; apply statistical quality control methods such as process capability, control charts and tolerance allocation; design experiments; optimize and solve mathematical models of real problems using linear programming, dynamic programming, networking, Markov chains, queuing and inventory models; and create simulation models of manufacturing and service systems and analyze simulation output; understand object oriented programming foundations and develop applications of information technology in industrial engineering.
2. Manufacturing Engineering: understand the fundamentals of modern manufacturing enterprise and economic manufacture; use product specifications as the keystone of part interchangeability; verify conformance of a product's conformance to its specifications; apply manufacturing principles to a manufacturing process; program flexible manufacturing equipment and system controllers; design logical manufacturing layouts and implement contemporary systems issues such as lean manufacturing.
3. Human Factors: analyze and design both the job and the worksite in a cost-effective manner using time studies, as well as measure the resulting output; design, implement, and evaluate human-computer interfaces according to principles outlined in foundational human-computer interaction readings.

After completing courses required for the core and fundamental competencies in the major, students can choose one of the following three tracks for specialization:

Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Service Systems Engineering, and Engineering Information Systems.

A total of 9 course credits in each of the three tracks from the approved list is required, in addition to the three-credit capstone design course.

For the B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering, a minimum of 129 credits is required. This baccalaureate program in Industrial 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.

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.)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (16 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)
CMPSC 201C GQ(3) or CMPSC 201F GQ(3) (Sem: 1-2)
ECON 002 GS(3) or ECON 004 GS(3) (Sem: 1-2)
I E 408(3) or I E 419(3) (Sem: 7-8) (The course not taken to satisfy this requirement can be taken as a track elective. Please see the list in (iv) of section C.)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (21 credits)
Select 3 credits as a science selection from department list (Sem: 3-4)
Select 6 credits as non-major electives from department list (Sem: 3-8)
Select 3 credits in manufacturing processes from department list. (Sem: 5-6) (The courses not taken to satisfy this requirement can be taken as track electives. Please see the lists in (iii) and (iv) of Section C.)
Select 9 credits for the track selected from department list (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.

33-07-020 Mechanical Engineering (M E). Please see April 12, 2005, Senate Curriculum Report, Item #33-06-106.

33-07-021 Change program description. Add ENGL 015 GWS and 030 GWS and CAS 100A GWS and 100B GWS to Additional Courses; increase number of General Education GWS courses that double count from 3 credits to 9 credits. Add grade of C or better requirement to CHEM 012 GN, MATH 140 GQ, MATH 141 GQ, PHYS 211 GN. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Nuclear Engineering

University Park, College of Engineering (NUC E)

PROFESSOR RICHARD C. BENSON, Head, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
PROFESSOR JACK S. BRENIZER, Jr., Program Chair, Nuclear Engineering Program

Nuclear engineering is the practical application of nuclear science for the benefit of humankind. In this context, graduates of nuclear-engineering programs are generally qualified to obtain positions primarily in the nuclear-power industry, in civilian and military branches of the government, in the applications of radiation, radioactivity, and nuclear science to other branches of engineering and to enter graduate and professional degree programs in these areas.

The undergraduate nuclear-engineering major represents the first comprehensive component of professional education and development for the students who participate in and complete this baccalaureate-degree program. The overall educational objective of the engineering component of our program is to prepare the students so that following graduation they will function effectively in the marketplace. The first two years of the program stress fundamentals in mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer programming, and engineering sciences such as mechanics, materials, and thermodynamics. The last two years provide the breadth and depth in nuclear science, behavior of heat and fluids, reactor theory and engineering, and radiation measurement. The laboratory work includes experiments using the University's 1,000-kilowatt research reactor. Engineering design is incorporated in many courses from the freshman year to the senior year, but is particularly emphasized in the senior capstone design course, which integrates the critical elements of reactor theory, reactor engineering, safety considerations and economic optimization into a reactor design. In addition to this core technical curriculum we emphasize the broad liberal education the university graduates need, the need for life-long learning, the impact of engineering on society, and the need to communicate technical information to an international and multicultural audience.

In the technical part of the curriculum, we emphasize power engineering, which refers to complex systems used to generate electricity. Because our emphasis in power engineering is strong and because a shortage for expertise in power engineering exists in the industry, generally the industry values our graduates highly. Many graduates are employed by electric power companies that use nuclear power plants, or by companies that help service and maintain those plants. They use their knowledge of engineering principles, radioactive decay, interactions of radiation with matter, and nuclear reactor behavior to help assure that the power plants meet the demand for reliable, economic electricity while ensuring a safe environment. To do this, graduates must be problem solvers who can develop and use complex computer models and sophisticated monitoring systems, design systems to handle radioactive waste, determine if the materials in the plant are becoming brittle or corroded, or manage the fuel in the reactor to get the maximum energy from it.

Other graduates work in industries that use radioactivity or radiation to detect problems or monitor processes. Jobs are also found in branches of the government as designers of the next generation of reactors for submarines, aircraft carriers, or space probes, or to manage and clean up contaminated wastes. They could also be involved with regulation of nuclear power or radiation uses, or in research to develop advanced technologies that will be used in next-generation power plants. Graduates who want to further their education in the fields of health physics, radiation biology, or nuclear medical applications find this degree to be a useful preparation.

Within two to three years of graduation, the majority of our B.S. graduates are expected to be working in the power engineering area or pursuing advanced degrees. Some graduates will be working in nuclear science and other branches of nuclear engineering. Graduates of this program have established strong records of achievement at all technical and managerial levels in industry and government. We expect that other areas besides power engineering may grow in importance, and that, in general, the needs of our constituents may change. Because of this, we constantly assess and review the needs of our undergraduate students and their most frequent employers and use this feedback to consider revisions to our curriculum so that it is responsive to the needs of our constituents.

For the B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering, a minimum of 129 credits is required. This baccalaureate program in Nuclear 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.

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 (89 credits)
CHEM 012 GN(3)[1], CHEM 014 GN(1), ED&G 100(3), MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1], PHYS 211 GN(4)[1], PHYS 212 GN(4) (Sem: 1-2)
E MCH 011(3), E MCH 012(3), E MCH 013(3), M E 030(3), MATH 230(4), MATH 251(4)[1], PHYS 214 GN(2) (Sem: 3-4)
E E 305(3), E MCH 215(2), E MCH 216(1), ENGL 202C GWS(3), M E 033(3), M E 412(3), NUC E 301(4)[1], NUC E 302(4)[1], NUC E 309(3), NUC E 310W(2), NUC E 450(3)[1] (Sem: 5-6)
NUC E 403(3), NUC E 430(3)[1], NUC E 431W(4), NUC E 451(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (19 credits)
Select 1 credit of First-Year Seminar (Sem: 1-2)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), ECON 014 GS(3) or ENNEC 100 GS(3) (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)
CMPSC 201C GQ(3) or CMPSC 201F GQ(3) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 6 credits in nuclear engineering courses from NUC E 405, NUC E 408, NUC E 409, NUC E 420, NUC E 428, NUC E 444, NUC E 445, NUC E 460, NUC E 470, NUC E 490, or 500-level NUC E courses with approval of adviser (Students may apply 3 credits of ROTC.) (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (3 credits)
Select 3 credits in technical courses from program list of supporting courses and related areas (Students may apply 3 credits of ROTC.) (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.

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33-07-022 S T S 457
The History of Women in Science
HIST WOMEN SCI (3:3:0)
Critical analysis of the role women, gender, and minorities have played in the natural sciences.
PREREQUISITE: HIST 116, HIST 117, WMNST 001, WMNST 003, or WMNST 005
CROSS LIST: HIST 457 WMNST 457
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APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Health and Human Development

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33-07-023 HD FS 405
Gender and Social Development
GENDER SOCIAL DEV (3)
A review of gender-related patterns of social development over the lifespan, as influenced by biological, sociological, and psychological factors.
PREREQUISITE: HD FS 129, HD FS 312W, or 6 credits in social sciences
APPROVED START: SP1996

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33-07-024 HD FS 417
Biocultural Studies of Family Organization
BIO CULT FMLY ORG (3)
Study of variability in family organization with an emphasis on cultural and economic factors influencing household organization and family roles.
PREREQUISITE: HD FS 129, HD FS 312W, HD FS 315 or HD FS 315W; or 6 credits in sociology or anthropology
APPROVED START: SP2001

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33-07-025 HD FS 424
Family Development in an Economic Context
FAM ECON CONTEXT (3)
Economic conditions influencing family functioning; familial effects on the economy; strategies to enhance work-family relations.
PREREQUISITE: HD FS 312W; HD FS 315 or HD FS 315W
APPROVED START: SP2001

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33-07-026 HD FS 425
Work as a Context for Human Development
WORK CONTEXT/H DEV (3)
Theory and research on role of work in adult development; interrealtionships between work and family; workplace interventions to enhance development.
PREREQUISITE: HD FS 312W, 3 credits in social and behavioral sciences
APPROVED START: SP1996

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33-07-027 HRIM 365
Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry
ORG BEH HSPTLY IN (3:2:2)
Study of individual satisfaction and performance in hospitality organizations. Topics include cultural diversity, motivation, communication, group behavior, and leadership.
PREREQUISITE: HRIM 201 or HR&IM 201 or MGMT 100
APPROVED START: SP2004

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33-07-028 HRIM 466
Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry
HMN RES MGT HSPTLY (3:3:0)
Recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, and compensation of hospitality human resources in today's culturally diverse work force.
PREREQUISITE: HRIM 365 or HR&IM 365
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APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of the Liberal Arts

COURSE ADDS

33-07-029 ENGL 015A (GWS;US)
Rhetoric and Composition
RHETORIC & COMP (3:3:0)
Instruction and practice in writing expository prose that shows sensitivity to audience and purpose.
PREREQUISITE: ENGL 004 or satisfactory performance on the English proficiency examination
PROPOSED START: S12005

33-07-030 LING 083S (GS;US;IL)
1st Year Seminar in Linguistics
1ST YEAR SEMINAR (3)
Non-technical exploration of aspects of human language.
PROPOSED START: S12005

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33-07-031 ADM J 426
Jewish/American Organized Crime in New York City
JEW/AMER ORGN CRM (3)
History of Jewish/American organized crime in New York City from 1890 through the Great Depression.
CROSS LIST: HIST 426 J ST 426
APPROVED START: SP2000

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33-07-032 AM ST 100 (GH)
Introduction to American Studies
INTRO TO AM ST (3:3:0)
A study of selected attempts to identify and interpret movements and patterns in American culture.
PREREQUISITE: third-semester standing
APPROVED START: SP2003

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33-07-033 ARAB 165
Introduction to Islamic Civilization
ISLAM CIVILIZATION (3)
Islamic history, culture, and religious life c.600-1500 C.E.
CROSS LIST: HIST 165 RL ST 165
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33-07-034 CMLIT 109 (GH;US)
Native American Myths, Legends, and Literatures
N AMER MYTH (3:3:0)
Myths, legends, and literatures of Native American cultures.
APPROVED START: S12005

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33-07-035 CMLIT 184 (GH)
The Short Story
THE SHORT STORY (3:3:0)
Lectures, discussion, readings in translation, with primary emphasis on major writers of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century.
CROSS LIST: ENGL 184
APPROVED START: SP2003

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33-07-036 CMLIT 185 (GH)
The Modern Novel in World Literature
MODERN NOVEL (3:3:0)
Development of the modern novel in the last century (outside the British Isles and the United States); lectures, discussions, readings in translation.
CROSS LIST: ENGL 185
APPROVED START: SP2002

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33-07-037 CMLIT 189 (GH)
The Founders of Modern Drama
FOUNDERS MOD DRAMA (3:3:0)
Playwrights who set the world's stage for twentieth-century drama; issues that continue to shape the contemporary theatrical world.
CROSS LIST: ENGL 189
APPROVED START: SP2003

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33-07-038 CMLIT 488
Modern Continental Drama
MOD CONTL DRAMA (3:3:0)
From Ibsen to the drama of today: Strindberg, Chekhov, Hauptmann, Pirandello, Ionesco, Beckett, Genet, and others.
PREREQUISITE: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030
CROSS LIST: ENGL 488
APPROVED START: S11995

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33-07-039 ENGL 184 (GH)
The Short Story
THE SHORT STORY (3:3:0)
Lectures, discussion, readings in translation, with primary emphasis on major writers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
CROSS LIST: CMLIT 184
APPROVED START: SP2003

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33-07-040 ENGL 185 (GH)
The Modern Novel in World Literature
MODERN NOVEL (3:3:0)
Development of the modern novel in the last century (outside the British Isles and the United States); lectures, discussions, readings in translation.
CROSS LIST: CMLIT 185
APPROVED START: SP2002

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33-07-041 ENGL 189 (GH)
The Founders of Modern Drama
FOUNDERS MOD DRAMA (3:3:0)
Playwrights who set the world's stage for twentieth-century drama; issues that continue to shape the contemporary theatrical world.
CROSS LIST: CMLIT 189
APPROVED START: SP2003

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33-07-042 ENGL 488
Modern Continental Drama
MOD CONTL DRAMA (3:3:0)
From Ibsen to the drama of today: Strindberg, Chekhov, Hauptmann, Pirandello, Ionesco, Beckett, Genet, and others.
PREREQUISITE: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030
CROSS LIST: CMLIT 488
APPROVED START: S11994

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33-07-043 FR 140
French Novel in English Translation
FR NOV IN TRANS (1-6)
Readings of selected French masterpieces in translation; discussion of recurring themes in several literary periods.
APPROVED START: FA1900

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33-07-044 FR 141
Cultural Tradition in French Cuisine
FRENCH CUISINE (3:3:0)
A study of French culture in English, emphasizing the French gastronomical traditions in literature and civilization.
APPROVED START: SP1995

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33-07-045 FR 201
Oral Communication and Reading Comprehension
ORAL COMM & RDNG (4:4:0)
Emphasis on oral skills and reading for total comprehension.
PREREQUISITE: FR 003
APPROVED START: S11983

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33-07-046 FR 202
Grammar and Composition
GRAMMAR & COMP (3:3:0)
Grammar review and writing of short essays.
PREREQUISITE: FR 003
APPROVED START: FA1983

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33-07-047 FR 308
Business Writing in French
BUS WRIT IN FR (3:3:0)
Common forms of business communication; writing of reports and abstracts.
PREREQUISITE: FR 201, FR 202
APPROVED START: FA1983

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33-07-048 FR 310
French Press
FR PRESS (3:3:0)
Extensive readings of several French daily and weekly newspapers and magazines.
PREREQUISITE: FR 201, FR 202
APPROVED START: SP1985

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33-07-049 FR 330
French Culture and Civilization
FR CULT AND CIV (3:3:0)
French history and culture from the Middle Ages through the Third Republic.
PREREQUISITE: FR 201, FR 202
APPROVED START: SP1995

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33-07-050 FR 351
Introduction to French Literature I
INTRO FR LIT I (3:3:0)
Introduction to close textual reading and analysis of selected works of French literature from the middle ages to 1789.
PREREQUISITE: FR 201, FR 202, FR 330
APPROVED START: S11993

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33-07-051 FR 352
Introduction to French Literature II
INTRO FR LIT II (3)
Introduction to close textual reading and analysis of selected works of French Literature from 1789 to the present.
PREREQUISITE: FR 201, FR 202, FR 330
APPROVED START: SP1997

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33-07-052 FR 401
Advanced Oral Communication
ADV ORAL COMMUN (3:3:0)
Emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension through discussion of current issues, using journalistic materials.
PREREQUISITE: FR 201, FR 202
APPROVED START: SP1985

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33-07-053 FR 402W
Advanced Grammar and Writing
ADV GRAM & WRTNG (3:3:0)
Advanced study of the structure of the French language. Intensive essay writing.
PREREQUISITE: FR 201, FR 202
APPROVED START: S11994

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CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 402Y
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33-07-054 FR 408
French-American Business Translation
FR-AMER BUS TRANS (3:3:0)
Translation from French to English of actual documents from the business world; theoretical consideration and systematic vocabulary building.
PREREQUISITE: FR 308
APPROVED START: FA1983

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33-07-055 FR 409
Commercial and Technical Translation
COMRCL & TECH TRAN (3)
Translation from English to French of commercial and technical materials; vocabulary building; writing of abstracts and summaries.
PREREQUISITE: FR 402W
APPROVED START: S11997

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33-07-056 FR 416
Introduction to French Linguistics
INTRO TO FR LING (3)
Introduction to the theory and methods of linguistics as they apply to the major subfields.
APPROVED START: S11996

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33-07-057 FR 417
French Phonology
FRENCH PHONOLOGY (3)
A formal study of the sound pattern of French.
PREREQUISITE: FR 416
APPROVED START: SP1997

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33-07-058 FR 418
French Syntax
FRENCH SYNTAX (3)
A formal theory of word order and related issues in French grammar.
PREREQUISITE: FR 201 and FR 202
APPROVED START: FA2004

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33-07-059 FR 422
Old French Literature
OLD FRENCH LIT (3:3:0)
Medieval masterpieces in original and modern French versions.
APPROVED START: SP1985

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33-07-060 FR 426W
French Literature of the Renaissance
RENAISSANCE LIT (3:3:0)
Survey of key texts from sixteenth century France, with attention to historical and philosophical currents of French social thought.
APPROVED START: S11994

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CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 426Y
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33-07-061 FR 430
Contemporary France
CONTEMP FR (3:3:0)
Study of contemporary French society, politics, and culture from 1870 to the present.
PREREQUISITE: FR 330
APPROVED START: SP1995

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33-07-062 FR 434W
Culture and Cuisine
CULT & CUISINE (3:3:0)
Interdisciplinary perspectives on the historical, political, and cultural dimensions of French food.
PREREQUISITE: FR 330, FR 452, FR 460
APPROVED START: SP1994

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CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 434Y
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33-07-063 FR 436W
Readings in Seventeenth-Century French Literature
FR 17TH CEN LIT (3:3:0)
Baroque and classicism: reappraisal of major and lesser-known 17th-century texts and theories.
APPROVED START: S11994

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CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 436Y
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33-07-064 FR 440
Teaching of Romance Languages
TCHG OF ROM LANG (3:3:0)
Theories of second language acquisition. Current classroom practices in the teaching of Romance languages.
PREREQUISITE: 15 credits beyond the elementary level
APPROVED START: SP1993

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33-07-065 FR 445W
Self and Society in Eighteenth-Century France
18C SOCIETY (3)
The changing relationship of the individual to society in pre-Revolutionary France will be explored in texts by major writers.
PREREQUISITE: FR 351 . Prerequisite or concurrent: FR 352
APPROVED START: S11999

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33-07-066 FR 452W
Nineteenth-Century French Literature
19 CENTURY FR LIT (3:3:0)
Selected readings in romanticism, realism, and symbolism, including Balzac, Stendhal, Sand, Baudelaire, and others, with emphasis on cultural issues.
APPROVED START: S11994

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33-07-067 FR 453W
La Belle Epoque: Politics, Society, and Culture in France, 1880-1914
LA BELLE EPOQUE (3:3:0)
Interdisciplinary perspectives on the politics, society, and culture of France, 1880-1914.
PREREQUISITE: FR 330
APPROVED START: SP1994

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CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 453Y
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33-07-068 FR 460
Contemporary French Literature
CONTEMP FR LIT (3:3:0)
Major authors and movements in French novel, drama, and poetry from Proust to the present.
APPROVED START: SP1985

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33-07-069 FR 487
Topics in French Film History and Theory I: 1895-1945
FILM HIST/THRY I (3:3:0)
Provide background needed to understand the broad outlines of French film history and theory in their first fifty years (1895-1945).
PREREQUISITE: FR 351 and FR 352 or COMM 250
APPROVED START: SP2004

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33-07-070 FR 488
Topics in French Film History and Theory II: 1945-2002
FILM HIST/THRY II (3:3:0)
Provide background needed to understand the broad outlines of French film history and theory in their second half-century (1945-2002).
PREREQUISITE: FR 351 and FR 352 or COMM 250
APPROVED START: SP2004

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33-07-071 FR 489
French Literature and Film
FR LIT & FILM (3:3:0)
Comparison of artistic differences between selected pieces of French literature and their film adaptations.
APPROVED START: FA1983

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33-07-072 HIST 116 (GS)
Family and Sex Roles in Modern History
HIST FAM SEX ROLES (3:3:0)
Historical perspectives on the Western family since 1500: gender roles, marriage, sexuality, child rearing, and old age; emphasis on United States.
CROSS LIST: WMNST 116
APPROVED START: SP2003

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33-07-073 HIST 118
Modern Jewish History: 1492 to Present
JEWISH HISTORY (3:3:0)
Jewish social and political history from 1492 to the present.
CROSS LIST: J ST 118
APPROVED START: FA1997

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33-07-074 HIST 151 (GS)
Technology and Society in American History
TECH IN AM HIST (3:3:0)
Development of technology in America from colonial times; its reception and its influence on social, economic, and political life.
CROSS LIST: S T S 151
APPROVED START: SP2003

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33-07-075 HIST 151S (GS)
Technology and Society in American History
TECH IN AM HIST (3)
Development of technology in America from colonial times; its reception and its influence on social, economic, and political life.
CROSS LIST: S T S 151S
APPROVED START: S11999

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33-07-076 HIST 165
Introduction to Islamic Civilization
ISLAM CIVILIZATION (3)
Islamic history, culture, and religious life c.600-1500 C.E.
CROSS LIST: ARAB 165 RL ST 165
APPROVED START: SP1997

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33-07-077 HIST 235
The Church and the Jews
CHURCH & JEWS (3:3:0)
Examination of the relationship between Western church and the Jews from the First Century to Enlightenment.
CROSS LIST: J ST 235 RL ST 235
APPROVED START: SP2000

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33-07-078 HIST 410
Jews in the Medieval World
MEDIEVAL JEWS (3:3:0)
Trends in medieval Jewish society under Islam and Western Christendom.
CROSS LIST: J ST 410 RL ST 410
APPROVED START: SP2000

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33-07-079 HIST 426
Jewish/American Organized Crime in New York City
JEW/AMER ORGN CRM (3)
History of Jewish/American organized crime in New York City from 1890 through the Great Depression.
CROSS LIST: ADM J 426 J ST 426
APPROVED START: SP2000

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33-07-080 HIST 428
The Darwinian Revolution
DARWIN REVOLUTION (3:3:0)
The origins and implications of evolutionary theory.
PREREQUISITE: an introductory science course and a history course
CROSS LIST: S T S 428
APPROVED START: S11993

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33-07-081 HIST 457
The History of Women in Science
HIST WOMEN SCI (3:3:0)
Critical analysis of the roles women, gender, and minorities have played in natural sciences.
PREREQUISITE: HIST 116, HIST 117, WMNST 001, WMNST 003, or WMNST 005
CROSS LIST: S T S 457 WMNST 457
APPROVED START: SP2005

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33-07-082 HIST 471W
Classical Islamic Civilization, 600-1258
ISLAMIC CIV (3)
Pre-Islamic Arabia; Muhammad; Arab conquests; Islamic beliefs and institutions; literary, artistic, and scientific achievements; relations with Europe; breakdown of unity.
CROSS LIST: RL ST 471W
APPROVED START: S11997

NEW
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33-07-083 J ST 118
Modern Jewish History: 1492 to Present
JEWISH HISTORY (3:3:0)
Jewish social and political history from 1492 to the present.
CROSS LIST: HIST 118
APPROVED START: FA1997

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33-07-084 J ST 235
The Church and the Jews
CHURCH & JEWS (3:3:0)
Examination of the relationship between Western church and the Jews from the First Century to Enlightenment.
CROSS LIST: HIST 235 RL ST 235
APPROVED START: SP2000

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33-07-085 J ST 410
Jews in the Medieval World
MEDIEVAL JEWS (3:3:0)
Trends in medieval Jewish society under Islam and Western Christendom.
CROSS LIST: HIST 410 RL ST 410
APPROVED START: SP2000

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33-07-086 J ST 426
Jewish/American Organized Crime in New York City
JEW/AMER ORG CRM (3)
History of Jewish/American organized crime in New York City from 1890 through the Great Depression.
CROSS LIST: ADM J 426 HIST 426
APPROVED START: SP2000

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33-07-087 RL ST 165
Introduction to Islamic Civilization
ISLAM CIVILIZATION (3)
Islamic history, culture, religious life c.600-1500 C.E.
CROSS LIST: ARAB 165 HIST 165
APPROVED START: SP1997

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33-07-088 RL ST 235
The Church and the Jews
CHURCH & JEWS (3:3:0)
Examination of the relationship between Western church and the Jews from the First Century to Enlightenment.
CROSS LIST: HIST 235 J ST 235
APPROVED START: SP2000

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33-07-089 RL ST 410
Jews in the Medieval World
MEDIEVAL JEWS (3:3:0)
Trends in medieval Jewish society under Islam and Western Christendom.
CROSS LIST: HIST 410 J ST 410
APPROVED START: SP2000

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33-07-090 RL ST 440W
The Orthodox Christian Tradition
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN (3:3:0)
History, culture, and beliefs of the Eastern Orthodox religious tradition with special reference to Russia.
PREREQUISITE: RL ST 004, RL ST 124, RL ST 125, RUS 100 OR RUS 110
CROSS LIST: RUS 440W
APPROVED START: SP1995

NEW
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 440Y
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33-07-091 RL ST 461
Sociology of Religion
SOC OF RELIGION (3:3:0)
Contemporary religion in the United States: beliefs, structure, and function of major denominations and religious cults.
PREREQUISITE: 3 credits of sociology or religious studies
CROSS LIST: SOC 461
APPROVED START: S11990

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33-07-092 RL ST 471W
Classical Islamic Civilization, 600-1258
ISLAMIC CIV (3)
Pre-Islamic Arabia; Muhammad; Arab conquest; Islamic beliefs and institutions; literary, artistic, and scientific achievements; relations with Europe; breakdown of unity.
CROSS LIST: HIST 471W
APPROVED START: S11996

NEW
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 471Y
ADD UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES CODE: IL
PROPOSED START: SP2006

OLD
33-07-093 RUS 440W
The Orthodox Christian Tradition
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN (3:3:0)
History, culture, and beliefs of the Eastern Orthodox religious tradition with special reference to Russia.
PREREQUISITE: RL ST 004, RL ST 124, RL ST 125, RUS 100, or RUS 110
CROSS LIST: RL ST 440W
APPROVED START: SP1995

NEW
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 440Y
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33-07-094 S T S 151 (GS)
Technology and Society in American History
TECH IN AM HIST (3:3:0)
Development of technology in America from colonial times; its reception and its influence on social, economic, and political life.
CROSS LIST: HIST 151
APPROVED START: SP2003

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33-07-095 S T S 151S (GS)
Technology and Society in American History
TECH IN AM HIST (3)
Development of technology in America from colonial times; its reception and its influence on social, economic, and political life.
CROSS LIST: HIST 151S
APPROVED START: S11999

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33-07-096 S T S 428
The Darwinian Revolution
DARWIN REVOLUTION (3:3:0)
The origins and implications of evolutionary theory.
PREREQUISITE: An introductory science course and a history course.
CROSS LIST: HIST 428
APPROVED START: S11993

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33-07-097 SOC 416
Sociology of Education
SOC OF ED (3:3:0)
The theoretical, conceptual, and descriptive contributions of sociology to education.
PREREQUISITE: 3 credits in Sociology
CROSS LIST: EDTHP 416
APPROVED START: SP2001

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33-07-098 SOC 461
Sociology of Religion
SOC OF RELIGION (3:3:0)
Contemporary religion in the United States: beliefs, structure, and function of major denominations and religious cults.
PREREQUISITE: 3 credits in sociology or religious studies
CROSS LIST: RL ST 461
APPROVED START: SP1991

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33-07-099 WMNST 116 (GS)
Family and Sex Roles in Modern History
HIST FAM SEX ROLES (3:3:0)
Historical perspectives on the Western family since 1500: gender roles, marriage, sexuality, child rearing, and old age; emphasis on United States.
CROSS LIST: HIST 116
APPROVED START: SP2003

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33-07-100 WMNST 457
The History of Women in Science
HIST WOMEN SCI (3:3:0)
Critical analysis of the roles women, gender, and minorities have played in the natural sciences.
PREREQUISITE: WMNST 001, WMNST 003, WMNST 005, WMNST 116, or WMNST 117
CROSS LIST: HIST 457 S T S 457
APPROVED START: SP2005

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APPENDIX B
GRADUATE

33-07-101 Add new Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Program: B.S. in Animal Sciences (Science Option) and M.S. in Biotechnology.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Integrated Animal Sciences and Biotechnology Program

Students admitted to the integrated program will follow their undergraduate curriculum until the beginning of their fourth year, at which time, they start taking courses required for the M.S. Biotechnology degree. In the summer following the Spring semester of their fourth year, students will participate in off-campus internships and have the option of either continuing at their off-campus location for their research project in the following Fall semester, or coming back to campus to do a research project. The final Spring semester will be devoted to completing the course and credit requirements for the M.S. Biotechnology degree. As designed, students can opt to graduate with a B.S. degree at the end of the Spring semester of their fourth year, when they should have completed the credit requirements of the B.S. degree program (125 credits). The following table outlines the program of study for students in this program:

Admission Requirements

Students must have a GPA of 3.5 at the time of application to the integrated degree program when they have completed at least 75 credits of their B.S. curriculum. The GRE scores normally required in the MS Biotechnology program will be waived for applicants to the integrated B.S.-M.S. degree.

33-07-102 Change. Add A B E 468.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

Biotechnology (BIO T)

ROBERT A. SCHLEGEL, Department Head, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

RONALD D. PORTER, Director

LOIDA J. ESCOTE-CARLSON, Co-Director
519 Wartik Laboratory
814-863-5751

Degree Conferred:M.S.

The M.S. in Biotechnology is a degree program offered through a collaboration of the Life Sciences Consortium with the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Department of Chemical Engineering. It is a multidisciplinary program involving at least thirty-two regular faculty members from fourteen different academic departments in Penn State University as well as ad hoc mentors from the academic faculty and from industry. The M.S. in Biotechnology curriculum is designed to give students broad knowledge and training in the scientific and practical aspects of biotechnology. It involves innovative, hands-on, and multidisciplinary learning approaches to educate and train students in the science behind biotechnology, its business and legal aspects, and the ethical and social issues that it brings about. In addition, the courses and the activities required of all students in this program intend to develop team working and communication skills, which are very important in industry in particular. Graduates of this program are expected to have the knowledge and training for diverse career options: as academic educators, as scientists in both academic and industry settings, as members of decision-making business and management teams in government and biotechnology industries, as bioentrepreneurs, and as members and leaders of governmental, public, and private organizations that deal with social, ethical and legal issues in biotechnology. Furthermore, because of their broad knowledge in biotechnology, graduates of this program are expected to fill a niche in industry where knowledge and ability to interphase and communicate with various functional groups within the organization are required.

Admission Requirements

Applications will be considered in accordance with the requirements of the Graduate School as described in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin. The program is appropriate for students with a baccalaureate degree in biological sciences, chemistry, or engineering or other baccalaureate degrees that include sufficient credits from relevant courses in the life sciences. Applicants must have a minimum junior/senior grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale). Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores are required with a combined total of at least 1700 points for the verbal, quantitative, and analytical tests. Typically, students are admitted as part of a cohort to commence studies in the fall. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces available for new students.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 30 graduate credits is required for completion of the program, 18 credits of which must be from courses in the 500 level. Students are required to take 16 to 19 credits from core courses described below. Additional credits are from industry internship and elective courses which are determined based on the interest and career track the student decides to pursue: agriculture, medical applications, or diversified. All M.S. in Biotechnology candidates are required to write a research paper based on a research project conducted in an academic research laboratory or in industry. A student whose research project is conducted in an academic laboratory will be required to do an internship in industry.

Core Courses

AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (A B E)
468. MICROBIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (B M B)
400. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE GENE (3)

BIOTECHNOLOGY (BIOTC)
479. METHODS IN BIOFERMENTATIONS (3)

INTEGRATIVE BIOSCIENCES (IBIOS)
571. CURRENT ISSUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (2)
590. LSC COLLOQUIUM SEMINAR SERIES (1)
591. ETHICS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES (1)
593. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY (3)
594. RESEARCH PROJECT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (3-6)

Electives
These courses are chosen from offerings in various academic departments based on students’ interest or track and career objectives. These include IBIOS 595 (Industry Internship), which is required unless a student already opted to do IBIOS 594 (Research Project) in industry, and IBIOS 597C (Special Topics: Advanced Laboratory Techniques in the Life Sciences), another elective course that is virtually required of students who intend to pursue research and development careers in industry. This is a modular laboratory course dealing with specialized techniques currently used in life sciences research: mammalian cell culture and monoclonal antibody production, quantitative cell analysis by flow cytometry and digital microscopy, nucleic acid sequence analysis, high-throughput analysis of nucleic acids using microarrays, protein analysis by mass spectrometry, techniques in animal transgenics, and other specialized techniques a student may arrange to work on with a research laboratory on campus.

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.

AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (A B E) course list

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (B M B) course list

BIOTECHNOLOGY (BIOTC) course list

INTEGRATIVE BIOSCIENCES (IBIOS) course list

33-07-103 Change. Drop 15 credits of dissertation required for the Counselor Education Ph.D. Program.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

Counselor Education (CN ED)

SPENCER NILES, In Charge of Graduate Programs in Counselor Education
327 Cedar Building
814-865-3428
www.ed.psu.edu/cecprs

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

Professional preparation is offered at the master's level for school counselors (elementary and secondary), college counselors or persons entering college student affairs services, chemical dependency counselors, and rehabilitation counselors. Credits required by different master's options vary from 42 to 54. Specifically, program options at the master's level include elementary school counseling (54 credit hours), secondary school counseling (54 credit hours), college counseling (48 credit hours), chemical dependency (42 credit hours), and rehabilitation counseling (51 credit hours).

The Ph.D. program prepares candidates for positions as counselor education faculty members and requires 76 credit hours beyond the master's degree in counselor education. The D.Ed. program prepares students to become supervisors of counseling services and requires 52 credit hours beyond the master's degree in counselor education.

Admission Requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin. All candidates for graduate degrees in Counselor Education must present for admission at least 27 undergraduate credits with a GPA of 3.00 or better distributed among at least three of the following areas: economics, education, psychology, sociology, and physiology or anatomy.

Students with a 2.50 junior/senior average (on a scale of 4.00) 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 2.50 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests. All doctoral candidates should present at least a 3.33 average in all graduate study completed.

All doctoral applicants must have completed a master's degree in counselor education prior to admission into the Ph.D. or D.Ed. program. The master's degree must be comprised of 48 credit hours as specified by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Degree Requirements

All candidates are expected to exhibit, in addition to academic competence, effectiveness in interpersonal relations and in both written and oral communication. They also must evidence support of professional counseling activities and organizations. All degree options require students to participate in extensive practicum or fieldwork experience under supervision.

The Ph.D. program includes 76 credit hours beyond the master's degree in counselor education. The master's degree must be comprised of 48 credit hours as specified by CACREP. Ph.D. students must satisfy advanced degree requirements in the CACREP counselor education core areas (31 credit hours including a counseling and teaching internship), a minor field of study (15 credit hours), and empirical foundations (15 credit hours). Students in the Ph.D. program are expected to complete a dissertation involving independent and original research. Students are expected to use theoretical models of counseling to investigate problems of importance to the field. The additional credits in the Ph.D. program incorporate advanced coursework in research design, statistics, and counseling theory to prepare students for their subsequent roles as faculty members in counselor education programs.

The D.Ed. Program includes 52 credit hours beyond the master's degree in counselor education. Students in the D.Ed. program in Counselor Education must satisfy degree requirements in core counselor education courses (7 credit hours), empirical foundations (15 credit hours), and a counseling specialty area (15 credit hours) such as : career guidance, administration, planning, and management in service delivery settings, and a minor field of study. D.Ed. students must complete a dissertation (15 dissertation credit hours) that is of practical significance to the delivery or administration of counseling services.

Candidacy Examination

All Ph.D./D.Ed. students are required to have a master's degree in counselor education prior to admission. After completion of 12 credits of doctoral study, which may allow the student to take the candidacy examination as early as the second semester in their doctoral program, Ph.D. and D.Ed. students may take a candidacy examination. Given the requirement that doctoral students will have a master's degree in counselor education thereby demonstrating their ability to complete graduate work successfully, the nature of the candidacy examination will include a review of the following by the student's candidacy committee: (1) the student's professional resume, (2) a statement regarding the general direction of the student's research interests and possible areas of dissertation inquiry, (3) grades from completed graduate courses, (4) proposed course of study for subsequent semesters, (5) selected graduate papers written by the student, and (6) a statement regarding the student's professional goals. In the candidacy examination, the student's candidacy committee determines the student's ability to continue in the program and to conduct doctoral research.

Comprehensive Examination

Both Ph.D. and D.Ed. candidates are required to take a written and oral comprehensive examination once their course work is completed (or when they are in their final semester of required coursework) and prior to the dissertation. The examination, prepared by the student's doctoral committee, covers all areas of the student's doctoral work both in and outside the field of counselor education. The comprehensive examination for Ph.D. students must include an assessment of the student's competence related to conducting independent and original research.

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.

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.

CORE COURSES for Counselor Education Doctoral Program:
CN ED 502(3) Advanced Counseling Theory
CN ED 554(3) Cross-Cultural Counseling
CN ED 555(3) Career Counseling
CN ED 580(3) Foundations of Counselor Education Seminar
CN ED 581(3) Professional Issues Seminar
CN ED 582(3) Advanced Group Psychotherapy
CN ED 589(1) Seminar on Counseling Supervision
CN ED 595D(3) Supervision of Counselors
CN ED 595I(3) Teaching Internship
CN ED 595K(3) Doctoral Counseling Internship
CN ED 595P(3) Counselor Education Doctoral Practicum

COUNSELOR EDUCATION (CN ED) course list

33-07-104 Drop M.Ed. Degree.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

English (ENGL)

JEFFREY NEALON, Director of Graduate Studies
107 Burrowes Building
814-863-3069; Fax: 814-863-7285

Degrees Conferred: Ph.D., M.A., M.F.A.

Candidates for the M.A. and Ph.D. in English may choose from a variety of courses in literature in the English language, rhetoric and composition, and theory/cultural studies. The M.F.A. in English helps prepare candidates for professional careers as writers of fiction, poetry, or nonfiction.

The department offers a strong college-level teacher-training program, and most graduate students in English have the opportunity to serve as teaching assistants. Students usually begin by teaching basic composition courses, but there are opportunities for advanced students to teach courses in business writing, technical writing, fiction writing, poetry writing, literature, and humanities, and to serve as tutors in the Writing Center.

Admission Requirements

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

Applicants should have a junior/senior grade-point average of 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale), although exceptions may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Aptitude Tests (verbal and quantitative) are required for admission. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation, a writing sample indicating their ability to do analytical or original work, and a personal statement of their goals.

For admission, M.A. students should have strong backgrounds in English courses: 18 credits beyond freshman composition are a minimum, but the department prefers at least 24 credits.

For admission into the M.F.A. program, students must have a baccalaureate degree (with substantial work in English), a portfolio of publishable student writing, and the intention to pursue a career as a professional writer.

To be considered for the doctoral program, students must have completed an M.A. in English or its equivalent. The records of potential students should indicate promise of superior work in doctoral study.

Master's Degree Requirements

Candidates for the M.A. take at least 30 credits of course work. M.A. candidates must fulfill the language requirement in one foreign language. All master's candidates are required to take ENGL 501, one course in literary or rhetorical theory, two courses in periods prior to 1800, and two courses in periods after 1800. Students are also required to complete a Writing Project that will demonstrate mastery of the field.

M.F.A. candidates are required to take 48 credits, distributed as follows:

• 15 credits in ENGL 512, ENGL 513, or ENGL 515, at least 12 of which must be in the student's area of specialization
• 6-12 credits in ENGL 596 for the final project
• 6-12 credits in electives (400- and 500-level courses)
• 15 credits in literature at the 500 level
• Candidates will complete a book-length manuscript of publishable quality in their area of specialization. All manuscripts will be introduced by a critical essay demonstrating the candidates' engagement with the tradition of and contemporary literature in their area of specialization.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

The Ph.D. degree does not require a specific number of credits although all candidates are required to have completed English 501 (or the equivalent), one course in rhetoric or theory, two courses in periods before 1800, and two in periods after 1800. With the help of departmental graduate advisers, students select a program of small seminars or reading courses. To complete their programs, students must show reading proficiency in one foreign language, pass written comprehensive examinations, and write and defend a doctoral dissertation.

Student Aid

In addition to the fellowships, traineeships, graduate assistantships, and other forms of financial aid described in the STUDENT AID section of the Graduate Bulletin, the following awards typically have been available to graduate students in this program:

EDWIN ERLE SPARKS FELLOWSHIPS IN THE HUMANITIES (8)
Available to beginning and continuing graduate students in one of the following graduate programs: Comparative Literature, English, French, German, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Spanish, and Speech Communication; stipend $12,560 plus waiver of tuition. Apply to department before February 1.

KATEY LEHMAN FELLOWSHIP
Provides approximately $13,000 plus tuition for a year's study in poetry or fiction writing leading toward an M.F.A. in English. The Lehman Fellow will teach one course during the fellowship year. Fellowship holders are eligible for graduate assistantships with a similar stipend and tuition grant during the second year of study.

WILMA EBBITT AWARD
Funding to support research in rhetoric. Number and amount of awards to be determined.

BEN EUWEMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Travel funding for graduate degree candidates; consideration will be given to all currently enrolled graduate students in English. Preference will be given to students at the Ph.D. thesis stage, particularly those who need to travel to complete their research; number of awards and amount of each will be determined each year.

FOLGER INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIPS
Penn State is a member of the Folger Institute of Renaissance and Eighteenth-Century Studies. Graduate students in English are eligible for Folger Institute Fellowship to study in seminars and workshops at the Folger Library, Washington, D.C.

PHILIP YOUNG MEMORIAL AWARD
Funding to support research in American Literature. Number and amount of awards will be determined.

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.

ENGLISH (ENGL) course list

33-07-105 Drop Concurrent M.B.A. and M.A. Degree.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

French (FR)

THOMAS A. HALE, Head of the Department
211 South Burrowes Building
814-865-1492

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

33-07-106 Drop Concurrent M.S. Degree in Business Administration and M.A. Degree in French Studies

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

French (FR)

THOMAS A. HALE, Head of the Department
211 South Burrowes Building
814-865-1492

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

33-07-107 Drop D.Ed. Degree.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

History (HIST)

SALLY A. McMURRY, Interim Head of the Department
GARY S. CROSS, Director of Graduate Studies
108 Weaver Building
814-865-1367

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

33-07-108 Drop M.Ed. Degree

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

History (HIST)

SALLY A. McMURRY, Interim Head of the Department
GARY S. CROSS, Director of Graduate Studies
108 Weaver Building
814-865-1367

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

33-07-109 Change M.S. Degree credit requirements.

33-07-110 Drop Master of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management (M.H.R.I.M.) Degree.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management (HRIM)

ANNA MATTILA, Professor in Charge
224 Mateer Building
814-863-5757
klh3@psu.edu

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

The Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs are designed to prepare individuals for research and educational roles in the hospitality industry. The programs offer advanced graduate research training for students who desire to become educators, researchers, and knowledge-based professionals in the hospitality field. Student's individualized programs are designed to ensure they will have a mastery of the scope of knowledge covering the entire spectrum of hospitality management as well as the ability the complete significant research in a specific hospitality area.

Students in the program may elect the dual-title degree program in Operations Research for the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees. (See also Operations Research.)

Admission Requirements

Entry into the program requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution as well as a minimum of two years of managerial work experience in the hospitality industry.

Scores for the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT), or from a comparable substitute examination accepted by a graduate program and authorized by the dean of the Graduate School are required for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Students with a 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) will be considered for admission. Exceptions to this minimum average are sometimes made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, interests, and circumstances. Students are expected to have managerial competency in accounting, marketing, economics, human resource management, management information systems, and computer technology prior to entry into the program. Deficiencies in any of these areas must be made up in the first year that the student is enrolled (and will not be counted toward the program's 36-credit requirement).

Master's Degree (M.S.) Requirements

The master's degree program is designed to help students develop solid graduate-level research skills within a focused hospitality research area. Each student must complete a core of 12 credits of Methods Courses to include HRIM 503, STAT 500, and 6 credits of Methods Courses. In addition, students must take a minimum of 3 credits of HRIM 590 Colloquium. Students also complete a minimum of 15 credits of concentration area course work that is custom tailored to the student's hospitality research interests and academic and professional background.

A master's thesis is required of all students. The thesis is based on original empirical research. A master's committee of three persons who oversee the master's thesis is appointed for each candidate. This committee gives the final master's exam, which is an oral defense of the master's thesis.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

The doctoral program is an advanced graduate research program designed for students who want to become educators, researchers, and knowledge-based professionals in the hospitality field. Students' programs are individualized to ensure in addition to a mastery of the scope of knowledge in hospitality management they will also have the ability to complete significant research in a focused hospitality management area. In addition to satisfying the requirements of the Graduate School, a student must complete the following courses prior to scheduling the Ph.D. comprehensive examination: HRIM 585, HRIM 586, HRIM 590 (1 credit each semester in residence until passing the oral comprehensive), 12 credits of quantitative and statistical analysis, 18 credits in an HRIM concentration area, and 12 credits from an outside supporting area.

The language or communication requirement for the Ph.D. can be fulfilled by (1) demonstrating proficiency in an approved foreign language, or (2) demonstrating proficiency in computer programming, or (3) completing a minor. The demonstration of proficiency is determined by an HRIM faculty committee.

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.

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.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT (HRIM) course list

33-07-111 Drop Doctoral Minor in the Humanities.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

GRADUATE MINOR PROGRAMS

THE HUMANITIES
Doctoral candidates may pursue an individualized program of study leading to a certificate minor or option (15–18 credits) in a broadly interdisciplinary area in the Humanities. This program typically provides teaching experience in an area of the humanities, and certification is granted by the College of the Liberal Arts.

33-07-112 Change. Add M.Eng. Degree in Industrial Engineering with three options 1) Human Factors/Ergonomics Engineering, 2) Manufacturing Engineering, 3) Quality Engineering Option. Drop M.Eng. Degree in Manufacturing Engineering.

33-07-113 Change. Add M.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering option: Quality Engineering.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

Industrial Engineering (I E)

RICHARD J. KOUBEK, Head of the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
310 Leonhard Building
814-865-7601

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

Graduate study and research are conducted in manufacturing process, information engineering operations research-management science, production engineering, process design, systems engineering, human factors, ergonomics, quality engineering, and robotics.

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.

To be admitted into the program, an applicant must have received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Graduates in engineering, physical sciences, and mathematics who present a 3.00 grade-point average will be considered for admission. For all international students whose native language is not English, scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required with a minimum score of 550 (computer score 213) required 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.

Degree Requirements

Three degrees are offered: Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Master of Science (M.S.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

The M.Eng. is a professional degree program aimed at preparing students with a breadth of technical and managerial skills to make significant immediate contributions in an industrial setting. The degree requirements include 27 credits of course work, one credit of I E 590 (Colloquium), and a scholarly paper for which two credits of I E 596 (Individual Studies) must be taken. Of the 27 credits of required course work, at least 18 must be prefixed I E, and at least 15 must be at the 500 level. Of the 15 credits at the 500 level, at least 12 must be in I E courses. The scholarly paper must demonstrate comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of a topic in industrial engineering, and it should be suitable for submission for publication in a refereed journal as approved by the committee.

The M.S. degree program is intended for students to gain advanced knowledge for research, analysis, and design in industrial engineering. The degree requirements include 24 credits of course work and two I E 590 (Colloquium) credits. Of the 24 credits of required course work, at least 15 must be prefixed I E, and at least 12 must be at the 500 level. Of the 12 credits at the 500 level, at least nine must be I E courses. A thesis is required, for which six credits of I E 600 or I E 610 must be taken.

For the M.Eng. and M.S. degrees, area options are available in Human Factors/Ergonomics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering. M. Eng. and M. S. dual-title degree programs in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research are also offered.

The Ph.D. program emphasizes scholarly research, and prepares students for research and development careers in industry, government, and academe. Students are admitted to candidacy after passing a written examination. The Ph.D. is awarded upon completion of a program of advanced study that includes a minimum period of residence, passing the English proficiency and comprehensive examinations, completing a satisfactory dissertation, and passing the final oral examination. The degree requirements consist of 45 credits of course work and four I E 590 (Colloquium) credits. Of the 45 credits of required course work, 36 must be prefixed I E, and at least 30 must be at the 500 level. Nine credits must be from outside the Department and must include a six-credit sequence, with at least three credits at the 500 level. A Ph.D. dual-title degree program in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research is also available.

Continuous registration is required for all graduate students until the paper, thesis, or dissertation is approved.

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Degree - Human Factors/Ergonomics Engineering Option

To receive the M.Eng. degree in Industrial Engineering with an Option in Human Factors/Ergonomics Engineering, a student must complete at least 30 credits beyond the bachelor's degree: 27 credits of course work, 1 credit of colloquium, and 2 credits of individual studies leading to a scholarly paper, as required for the M.Eng. degree in Industrial Engineering.

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Degree - Manufacturing Engineering Option

To receive the M.Eng. degree in Industrial Engineering with an Option in Manufacturing Engineering, a student must complete at least 30 credits beyond the bachelor's degree: 27 credits of course work, 1 credit of colloquium, and 2 credits of individual studies leading to a scholarly paper, as required for the M.Eng. degree in Industrial Engineering.

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Degree - Quality Engineering Option

Master of Science (M.S.) Degree - Quality Engineering Option

Other Relevant Information

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

Student Aid

In addition to the fellowships, traineeships, graduate assistantships, and other forms of financial aid described in the STUDENT AID section of the Graduate Bulletin, the following award typically has been available to graduate students in this program:

HAROLD & INGE MARCUS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS--Consideration for these fellowships shall be given to all students exhibiting academic excellence who have been admitted to Penn State as candidates for a graduate degree in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering.

BENJAMIN W. NIEBEL MANUFACTURING FELLOWSHIP
Consideration for this fellowship shall be given to all students exhibiting academic excellence who have been admitted to Penn State as candidates for a graduate degree in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering.

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.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (I E) course list

33-07-114 Change. Add IST 512, 522, 532 to list of course offerings. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

Information Sciences and Technology (IST)

JAMES B. THOMAS, Dean, School of Information Sciences and Technology
JOSEPH M. LAMBERT, Senior Associate Dean, Graduate Programs in Information Sciences and Technology

Office of the Dean
School of Information Sciences and Technology
The Pennsylvania State University
332 Information Sciences and Technology Building
University Park, PA 16802-6823

Dean's office: 814-865-3528; Graduate office: 814-865-4461

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

Program Description

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Information Sciences and Technology offers advanced graduate education for students contemplating careers in academic teaching and research, or research in a non-academic setting. The program is interdisciplinary in nature and expects scholarship at the highest level exhibiting depth of competency in at least one of the core areas of the Information Sciences and Technology and an understanding of the integration of the critical constructs that drive the field: users, information, and technology.

The Master of Science in Information Sciences and Technology is an interdisciplinary degree program that focuses on the theoretical, application-oriented, and educational issues facing a digital, global economy. The program is designed to build an understanding of how information and technology fundamentally impact (and are impacted by) people, organizations, and the world community. Topical areas within IST span a broad range including: human computer interaction, computational techniques, applications (e.g., bio-informatics and geographical information systems), societal issues (such as digital divide issues), user issues (e.g., computer-aided cognition), and information systems design and development providing exposure and grounding in many of the aspects of the information sciences. The program is especially attractive to students interested in gaining state-of-the-art understanding of information technology and its use as a solution in multiple venues.

Admission Requirements

Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin. Applicants are required to submit scores from the general portions of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), three letters of reference, a one-page personal statement of relevant experience and goals, two official transcripts (both undergraduate and graduate), a current resume, statement of research interests, and a sample of applicant's writing (e.g., technical paper, etc.).

Since the program is multidisciplinary in nature, majors from almost any discipline may be accepted for entry into the program. An undergraduate (or graduate) degree in a related area (e.g., computer science, information science), while not necessary for admission, is helpful in the successful completion of the degree. It is expected that students regardless of type or level of academic background will have a basic level of competency in statistics (a minimum of 6 credits in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework), computer language (a minimum of 6 credits of coursework in a computer language or languages), and information technology (coursework or work experience that demonstrates a basic understanding of information technology beyond a computer language). A student may be accepted into the program with "provisional status" for no more than one year while work is completed to meet these expectations.

It is expected that the successful applicant have an overall grade-point average of at least 3.00 (4.00 scaled) in their undergraduate studies (and/or graduate-level studies). The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students.

Competency in the English language for candidates whose native language is not English can be demonstrated by a score of 585 (paper-based) or 240 (computer-based) or better in the TOEFL examination combined with a score of 250 or higher on the Test of Spoken English. Applicants with scores below but close to 585 (or 240) may be admitted provisionally upon the recommendation of the associate dean for research and graduate programs in IST and allowed to remediate a deficient TOEFL score as specified in the Graduate School admissions policies.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

The doctoral degree requirements include the general requirements of the Graduate School as listed under the Doctoral Degree Requirements. To qualify for a Ph.D. degree, each student must take 12 credits of courses IST 501, IST 511 or IST 512, IST 521 or IST 522, IST 531 or IST 532; plus four (4) credits of IST 590 (colloquium); 12 credits of graduate-level courses to support the primary field research methods, (one of these courses, 3 credits, must focus on the philosophy of science); and 12 to 30 additional credits of nonthesis graduate courses that support the student's IST research program. In addition, all candidates must be competent in the English language and must have demonstrated skills in the communication of ideas both verbally and in writing commensurate with the requirement of scholarly and professional work. The candidacy examination will be used as an occasion to assess English proficiency and plan for remediation (including additional courses, mentoring, or experiences) for all students. A short essay will be included as part of the assessment process. The foreign language and communication requirement may be fulfilled through demonstrating computer language proficiency (assessed through courses taken) or a minimum of 9 credits of 500-level statistics courses. Students must pass the Ph.D. candidacy examination at the end of their second regular semester after entering the program. Students must pass the Ph.D. comprehensive examination after completion of most of the course work, usually at the end of the student's second year in the program. A research-based dissertation must be completed under the direction of the Ph.D. committee, with the student submitting a dissertation proposal and defending that proposal in the defense examination.

M.S. Degree Requirements

The M.S. in Information Sciences and Technology requires a minimum of 32 credits, 27 of which must be earned at University Park. These credits are distributed among the following requirements:

Core Courses (14 credits). All candidates are expected to develop a broad understanding of the core constructs of people, information, technology, and the significant interactions among those elements through taking IST 501, IST 511 or IST 512, IST 521 or IST 522, IST 531 or IST 532 plus two graduate colloquia offered by the school.

Support Area (6 credits). A candidate is expected to choose an area customized to support the thesis requirement. A support area could be a selection of courses in law, business, education, engineering, the liberal arts, science, or any area that is linked to the information sciences.

Research Methods (6 credits). All candidates must develop a basic understanding of the scientific research process, statistical techniques, and research methods utilized in the information sciences.

Thesis (6 credits). All students must write a thesis. The thesis should focus on a well-defined problem relevant to the information sciences. The student must present the thesis in a public presentation and successfully defend the thesis to the adviser and committee.

Language and Communication. All candidates must be competent in the English language and must have demonstrated skills in the communication of ideas both orally and in writing commensurate with the requirement of professional work. The foreign language and communication requirement may be fulfilled through demonstrating computer language proficiency (assessed through courses taken).

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.

INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (IST) course list

33-07-115 Change. Add new option in Educational Technology; add three new courses EDTEC 561, 562, 567.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2005

Susan Land, In Charge of Graduate Programs in Instructional Systems
314 Keller Building
814-865-0473
nxc1@psu.edu

Degrees Conferred: Ph.D., D.Ed., M.S., M.Ed. (Penn State University Park); M.S., M.Ed. (Penn State Great Valley)

This program provides advanced professional preparation in the development of effective, efficient instructional materials and the use of technology in educational settings. Skill and knowledge in the fields of educational psychology, instructional design, computer technologies, development of educational materials, and evaluation of educational outcomes combine to prepare graduates for a variety of roles and professional environments. Graduates are employed by corporate, agency, and military training departments; entrepreneurial consulting companies; public school districts, community college learning resource centers, and colleges and universities. At the University Park campus, the program offers an M.S. degree for students who will continue into the Ph.D. program and a career in higher education, and two options within the M.Ed., Instructional Systems Design and Educational Technology. At Penn State Great Valley, the program offers the M.S. and M.Ed. degrees listed above, as well as M.Ed. degrees with corporate Training Design and Development and Leadership in Technology Integration emphases.

Admission Requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) (for master's or doctorate) or Miller Analogies Test (for master's), transcripts, letters of reference, application letter, and writing assignment are required for admission.

Master's Degree Requirements

Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin. For the M.S. degree, EDPSY 400 or its equivalent is prerequisite. M.Ed. and M.S. candidates are expected to complete the following courses: INSYS 415, INSYS 521, INSYS 522, INSYS 525 or INSYS 527, four INSYS emphasis courses, and 6 credits of professional orientation in Educational Psychology, Educational Administration, Workforce Education and Development, and/or Adult Education. Other courses may be substituted with approval from the candidate's adviser. The Leadership in Technology Integration emphasis requires INSYS 471 instead of INSYS 521.

The M.S. degree requires: as core courses INSYS 415 and EDPSY 421; as required courses INSYS 575 or EDPSY 475, and 6 credits of INSYS 600/610; and a master's project paper, internship and paper, or design apprenticeship.

The M.Ed. Instructional Systems Design option requires: as core courses INSYS 415, INSYS 521, INSYS 522, and INSYS 525; as required courses , INSYS 527, and EDPSY 421; and a master's project paper, internship and paper, or design apprenticeship.

The M.Ed. with an Educational Technology option requires: as core courses INSYS 415 and EDPSY 421; as required courses EDTEC 448, AEE 521, EDTEC 561, EDTEC 562, EDTEC 566 or INSYS 446, and EDTEC 567; and a master's paper documenting the effectiveness of a technology-related intervention in an educational setting.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin. In addition to those requirements for a master's degree, D.Ed. and Ph.D. candidates are expected to complete the following courses: EDPSY 421, two doctoral CORE courses (INSYS 581, INSYS 583, or INSYS 586), 12 credits of Instructional Systems emphasis courses, and a 15-credit minor or supporting field.

The Ph.D. candidate is expected to complete four research design courses covering both quantitative and qualitative methods. The communication requirement must be satisfied by completing one course in applied statistics, and either one course in advanced statistics or one course in advanced qualitative data analysis. The Ph.D. candidate is also expected to complete a research apprenticeship working directly with a faculty member.

The D.Ed. candidate is expected to complete two research design courses, choosing from experimental, qualitative, or survey research design, and a 9- to 15-credit internship.

As part of the candidacy exam, candidates are required to prepare residency plans indicating how they will be professionally immersed during their residency period. This plan is then reviewed again prior to graduation.

Candidates for doctoral degrees with a minor in Instructional Systems must take a minimum of 15 credits approved in advance by the professor in charge of the Instructional Systems program.

Student Aid

A limited number of graduate assistantships are available to students in this program. These 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. 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.

INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS (INSYS) course list

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (EDTEC) course list

33-07-116 Change. Add new option in Bioinformatics and Genomics.

33-07-117 Change name of option from Biomolecular Transport Dynamics to Biomolecular Science and Engineering.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

Integrative Biosciences Graduate Program (IBIOS)

ANITA K. HOPPER, Co-Director, IBIOS Graduate Education
Room C5716, Mail Code H171
College of Medicine
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
717-531-8982

Degree Conferred: Ph. D.

Calling upon the expertise of more than 200 faculty members representing 38 different departments among 7 different colleges between 2 different campuses, the Integrative Biosciences (IBIOS) Graduate Program offers a unique opportunity to learn about and work in multiple disciplines. This graduate education component of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences is supported by modern telecommunications facilities and equipment. Doctoral students not only explore new conceptual connections, but also engage in active group learning experiences and explore a variety of potential career opportunities before graduation. Two unique aspects are (1) dual mentors who will expose students to complementary viewpoints and encourage students to pursue problems at the interface between traditional disciplines, and (2) an optional internship that provides a mechanism for students to obtain “real world” experience in future professional settings.

The program offers the following areas of research emphasis (called options): Biomolecular Science and Engineering; Cell and Developmental Biology; Chemical Biology; Ecological and Molecular Plant Physiology; Immunobiology; Molecular Medicine; Molecular Toxicology; Neuroscience; and Nutrition Sciences and Bioinformatics and Genomics.

General Admission Requirements

Application deadline is January 10 for priority consideration.

1. Completed official Penn State Graduate School application
2. Paid nonrefundable application fee ($45 U.S.)
3. Two official transcripts from each institution attended
4. Completed Integrative Biosciences Graduate Degree Program application
5. Application for a U.S. visa (International applicants only)
6. Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general test
7. Three letters of recommendation
8. Statement of goals that pertains to the life sciences
9. All international applicants whose first language is not English or who have not received baccalaureate or master’s degrees from an institution in which the language of instruction is English must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination. A minimum TOEFL score of 600 on the paper test or a score of 250 on the computer-based test is required.
10. Students must have completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university and have a minimum of a 3.0/4.0 junior/senior undergraduate grade-point average.

Prescribed (Required) Courses:

1. Foundation of basic knowledge in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and computational methods in the life sciences. The IBIOS Graduate Program expects at least 6 credits (or the equivalent) in one or more of these disciplines, taken either as an undergraduate or as a part of the graduate curriculum. The specific courses are left to the discretion of each option.
2. IBIOS 590 COLLOQUIUM (4 credits, 2 per semester during any of the first four semesters in residence), a monthly colloquium that will present life science topics of general interest to all faculty and graduate students in the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.
3. IBIOS 591 ETHICS IN LIFE SCIENCES (1 credit), an examination of integrity and misconduct in life sciences research, including issues of data collection, publication, authorship, and peer review.
4. IBIOS 595 INTERNSHIP (optional, 1 credit), an external work assignment relevant to individual research or career goals. (Register for IBIOS 595 in 520 Thomas Building)
5. IBIOS 596 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES: Laboratory Rotations (1-3 credits per semester, depending upon option)
6. IBIOS 600 THESIS RESEARCH (variable credits)
7. IBIOS 601 Ph.D. DISSERTATION FULL-TIME (0 credits)
8. IBIOS 602 SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE IN COLLEGE TEACHING (1 credit each semester), two semesters or the equivalent is required after the first year in residence. International Fellows must pass an English proficiency exam before teaching.

The Graduate School requires all graduate students to maintain a 3.0 grade-point average. Individual options may require a higher GPA.

Students must present their thesis in accordance with the Penn State guidelines as described in the THESIS GUIDE Requirements for the Preparation of Master's and Doctoral Theses. Current copies may be obtained from the web site http://www.gradsch.psu.edu/current/thesis/guide.html or the Thesis Office, 115 Kern Building, University Park, PA 16802; 814-865-5448.

Elective courses. Student may select any 400-500 level courses pending approval by the Faculty Mentor and the Option Director - available elective courses vary from year to year.

BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (BSE) OPTION
CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (CDB) OPTION
CHEMICAL BIOLOGY (CB) OPTION
ECOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (EMPP) OPTION
IMMUNOBIOLOGY (IM) OPTION
MOLECULAR MEDICINE (MM) OPTION
MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY (MT) OPTION
NEUROSCIENCE (NEURO) OPTION
NUTRITION SCIENCES (NS) OPTION
BIOINFORMATICS AND GENOMICS (BG) OPTION

BIOTECHNOLOGY

33-07-118 Add option in Community and Urban Design. Add new courses LARCH 531, 532, 541, 542, 552.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

Landscape Architecture (LARCH)

BRIAN ORLAND, Head
210 Engineering Unit D
814-865-9511

Degree Conferred: M.L.A.

The M.L.A. program is a postprofessional degree program designed to offer students an advanced degree in landscape architecture and the opportunity to enhance their academic knowledge base. The program leads to expertise in specific focus areas within the professional discipline. The degree is the terminal degree within the discipline and is the credential necessary for teaching at a university level.

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 the program, a student may be admitted provisionally for graduate study without these scores. A TOEFL score of 600 or higher is required of international applicants. Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Students with a 3.00 junior/senior 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 available for new students. Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

All applicants must submit a minimum of two recommendations from faculty acquainted with the applicant's academic history; a paper of 400 to 500 words on landscape architecture stating the applicant's area of scholarly interest and expectations of graduate study, and suggesting an initial proposal for their master work thesis or project and a portfolio of creative work accomplished to date.

Applicants must have a professional undergraduate degree in landscape architecture; all applicants must submit a portfolio of designed works. Qualifying applicants may be interviewed by the Landscape Architecture Graduate Program Selection Committee.

Degree Requirements

The core curriculum is a two-year, 44-credit program: Students will be required to take studio courses at the 500 level (19 credits), a graduate seminar each of four semesters (total of 4 credits), electives (21 credits), and to develop a master work in the format of a thesis or professional or research project.

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.

Community and Urban Design Option

The Community and Urban Design (CUD) Option provides students with in-depth inquiry into the theory and practice of community-based and urban design that responds to trends related to urban growth and change, the rise of the non-profit sector in community governance, and poverty and environmental degradation in urbanized and urbanizing areas. The intent of the CUD Option is to introduce students to technical elements of professional practice, while fostering a critical perspective vis-a-vis the restructuring of urban and community space. Students undertake hands-on design work and research as well as coursework in methods and computer applications, planning and policy, and ethics and society. Exploration of relevant theories occurs throughout the curriculum. The goal is to produce a well-rounded and transdisciplinary practitioner able to work in a range of settings and across a variety of scales.

Urban design is the craft of city making--the public realm seen in physical terms. It is a result of human thought and creativity--consciously and intentionally--that shapes the built environment. Some of the design elements include streets, public and civic buildings, parks and open space, and entire districts and neighborhoods. The practice of urban design is multi-and trans-disciplinary in nature, a field shared by architects, landscape architects, urban, town, and transportation planners, engineers, geographers, and economists. While considering the design of three-dimensional space, urban designers also take into consideration the fourth dimension, time. As such, urban design is a guiding vision and framework for future action. Master plans, zoning codes, and design guidelines are some of the mechanisms used by urban designers to convey a specific intention or goal.

Community design is practice and praxis--an approach to design that is collaborative and participatory in nature, and requires listening, mutual engagement, and reflection. In cities throughout the United States and abroad, efforts in community (re)generation are reshaping the public process and institutional framework for planning, design and community development. The rising influence of multi-sector coalitions, governance networks and the growing practice of community-based design signal a need to re-examine the role of state and civil society in the making of the public realm. The mechanism of how designers engage in the active construction of place further sets a stage for examining the practice of design in urban and community settings.

The philosophy of the MLA Community and Urban Design (CUD) Option grows out of these two equally important (and often intertwined) areas of design: urban and community. The Option curriculum focuses on hands-on, studio-based projects sponsored by the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture's (SALA) Hamer Center for Community Design Assistance, complemented by independent research on a related topic, rounded out by breadth electives in key topical areas. This strategy cumulatively provides an integration of depth, breadth, and hands-on experience in this growth area of professional and scholarly practice.

The CUD Option offers a topical curricular "track" within the existing Master of Landscape Architecture program. The degree requirements for the CUD Option are the same as for the "non-option" MLA: 44 credits, comprising seminars, electives, design, and research. The CUD Option directs 24 credits of coursework within the 44-credit MLA as follows:

• Depth and Hands-on Experience in 15 credits of Design and Research Inquiry (8 credits in studio-based design projects, 7 credits in research-based independent inquiry)
• 9 credits of breadth at 400-500 level are required in the following subject areas:
  • 3 credits in Methods and Computer Applications
  • 3 credits in Community and Urban Design in Planning
  • 3 credits in Ethics and Society
  Additional CUD-oriented breadth electives are recommended, but optional, within the remaining 6 elective credits required in the MLA.

A sample list of CUD breadth courses is provided in the MLA Graduate Studies Handbook. Breadth courses are not limited to that sample list; students may petition to substitute equivalent courses to suit their specific backgrounds and goals, subject to approval by the Graduate Program Coordinator and the student's adviser.

The CUD Option also provides students the opportunity to participate in off-campus study programs. As of this writing, opportunities exist for CUD student exploration through SALA's existing Sede di Roma program, focused on addressing urban design within a complex historical fabric; through the recently created International Consortium of Sustainable Urban Design focused on building community capacity through participatory planning and design strategies with partners in Brazil; and through the American Indian Housing Initiative, a community design/build partnership project with the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana. Specific opportunities will continue to evolve, but the commitment to providing students hands-on experiences in meaningful venues is integral to the CUD Option.

Students are expected to complete the requirements of the MLA in CUD Option in four semesters. A representative pattern of scheduling for the MLA CUD Option might be as follows, (CUD Option requirements appear in bold italics):

* Sequence of CUD Electives presented here is recommended, but flexible.

Watershed Stewardship Option

The pedagogic foundation of the Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship is the integration of depth, breadth, and experience for each student. From their undergraduate background students will bring a focus which will be enhanced via graduate level coursework in their field (LARCH 520, LARCH 530). They will also be required to take graduate courses in watershed-related disciplines outside their own major: the breadth requirements. And through community focused experience of at least 8 credits of Keystone Projects (LARCH 540.2 and LARCH 550.2 and/or LARCH 600 or FOR 570 and FOR 571) and at least 2 credits of seminars (LARCH 510.2 or FOR 591A and FOR 591B), students will be challenged to analyze and understand watersheds and creatively synthesize community-appropriate solutions.

The Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship is linked to the Center for Watershed Stewardship, a joint initiative of the Department of Landscape Architecture and the School of Forest Resources. The director and associate director of the Center for Watershed Stewardship will coordinate the Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship and advise students electing the option.

The degree requirements for Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship are the same as those for the Master of Landscape Architecture degree program. Students in the Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship will elect two credits of LARCH 510.2 or FOR 591A and FOR 591B Watershed Stewardship Graduate Seminar sections focused on watershed stewardship in their first year, and at least 8 credits of LARCH 540.2 and LARCH 550.2 and/or LARCH 600 or FOR 570 and FOR 571 Watershed Stewardship sections for the Keystone Project in their second year.

Students in the Graduate Option in Watershed Stewardship will be required to take a minimum of 9 credits of elective course work to ensure breadth of training in essential watershed stewardship subjects. Three credits of 400- or 500-level course work will be required from each of the following three subject categories: (1) Water Resources Sciences, (2) Social Science, Public Policy, or Economics, and (3) Humanities.

Landscape Architecture, Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Program

he Department of Landscape Architecture offers an integrated BLA/MLA program that is appropriate to those students who already hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to receive an accredited professional undergraduate degree and a post-professional graduate degree focused on advanced critical inquiry. Returning adult students interested in this Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate (IUG) degree program will come from a wide array of backgrounds.

The curriculum takes advantage of several efficiencies provided through the IUG program at Penn State. It requires four years of course work, with the first six semesters (3 years) in the BLA, and the seventh and eighth semester (4 years) in the MLA. In effect, the sixth semester serves as an overlap semester offering the content of MLA-level work within the course structure of the BLA. Details of the recommended course sequence are provided in the BLA-MLA Student Handbook available through the department.

It is the expectation of the BLA/MLA program that many or all of the general education requirements currently stipulated by the University will have been met during the applicant's prior undergraduate work. Each applicant's academic record will be carefully reviewed to ensure that it achieves a high degree of equivalency with current Penn State general education criteria. Once this process is successfully completed, incoming BLA-MLA students will already have achieved an undergraduate major, and they will be released from the department requirement of 18 credits of free electives required of regular BLA students. The IUG program format identifies 12 credits required for the MLA to be applied to both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. In addition to regular BLA and MLA courses, core courses specifically required of BLA-MLA students include LARCH 400, LARCH 400A, LARCH 455, and LARCH 501. Other non-LARCH courses required by the major include ARCH 210, 3 credits in ART H, BIOL 110, HORT 137, and HORT 138. A faculty BLA-MLA adviser will be assigned to all BLA-MLA students to facilitate application and course selection procedures.

To be admitted to the BLA/MLA program, applicants must be able to meet the following requirements:

• Must have completed a bachelor's degree from any discipline prior to entry into the BLA/MLA program.
• Must submit evidence of creativity (portfolio or other), evidence of analytical ability (research paper or other), and an essay explaining why the individual seeks to study landscape architecture at Penn State.
• Must submit an IUG program application.
• Must submit items normally required prior to entry in the BLA and MLA programs, including a full undergraduate transcript, both an undergraduate and graduate school application, GRE scores, 3 letters of recommendation and, if applicable, TOEFL scores (minimum score of 600 is required).

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.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (LARCH) course list

33-07-119 Drop M.Eng. Degree in Manufacturing Engineering.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2005

Manufacturing Engineering (MFG E)

RICHARD J. KOUBEK , Head of the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
310 Leonhard Building
814-865-7601