APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Abington College

36-03-001 Change. Add entrance to major requirement.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(12 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)

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

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

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

ELECTIVES: 8-16 credits

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

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

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

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

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

ACCOUNTING OPTION: (18 credits)

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

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

ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPTION: (18 credits)

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

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES OPTION: (18 credits)

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

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

HEALTH SERVICES OPTION: (18 credits)

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

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

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

MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING OPTION: (18 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (3 credits)
ENGL 419(3) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (15 credits)
Select 12 credits from the following (at least 3 credits in MGMT and at least 3 credits in MKTG):
B A 250(3), MGMT 321(3), MGMT 341(3), MKTG 220(3), MKTG 310(3), MKTG 327(3), MKTG 330(3), MKTG 342(3), MKTG 422(3) (Sem: 5-8)
CAS 250(3), CAS 252(3), or CAS 352(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.

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Capital College

36-03-002 Change. Revise program description.

Proposed effective date: Spring Semester 2008

Elementary Education

Capital College (ELEM)

PROFESSOR COLLEEN WILLARD-HOLT, Elementary Education Coordinator, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education

The Elementary Education program at Penn State Harrisburg embodies the four tenets of our conceptual framework: constructivism, authenticity, reflectivity, and standards-based curriculum. constructivism entails a student-centered approach in which teachers help learners build their own understandings. Authenticity refers to developing professional and pedagogical skills in authentic classroom settings; for example, in the junior and senior years prior to student teaching, the program offers extensive field experiences in a variety of settings enrolling students with diverse backgrounds and needs. Reflectivity relates to consciously analyzing course content and one's own learning for the purpose of deeper understanding and self-improvement. Standards-based curriculum means that our candidates are steeped in Pennsylvania Academic Standards as well as the standards of relevant professional organizations. Taken together, these tenets enable our candidates to become lifelong reflective professionals committed to the learning of all students.

Prior to the full-time student teaching experience in the senior year, candidates are expected to complete all other courses required for certification, including two field placements. On-campus courses are scheduled three or four days a week, while field experiences in nearby schools are scheduled part-time, three or four days per week.

For a B. ELED. degree in Elementary Education, a minimum of 124 credits is required.

For a B. ELED. degree in Elementary Education with Early Childhood Education Certification, a minimum of 133 credits is required.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants should have completed most of their first two years of college as well as the Entry to Major Requirements listed below with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale). The evaluation of prior college work is done on an individual basis by the Office of Enrollment Services at Penn State Harrisburg.

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Elementary Education major or the Elementary Education major with Early Childhood Certification requires the completion of 57 or more credits in required courses and the state's minimum cumulative GPA criteria of 3.0. Candidates must complete, with a grade of "C" or better, six (6) credits of college-level mathematics (MATH or STAT prefix), three (3) credits of college-level English literature and three (3) credits of college-level English composition. Candidates thinking seriously about education should plan their freshman and sophomore years carefully. Semesters 5 through 8 are very structured.

Selective Retention:
Monitoring candidate progress in the elementary education program will occur each semester while the candidate is participating in the elementary education program. Candidates will be required to submit their scores for the Praxis I examinations in reading, writing, and mathematics prior to the end of their fifth semester. Candidates will be evaluated for retention in the program based on (1) maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; (2) performance on the Praxis I tests; (3) satisfactory completion of required courses, including the field experience component; (4) adequate writing and speaking skills as demonstrated in various classroom assignments; and (5) a positive rating on the Penn State Harrisburg Professional Dispositions for Teacher Education Programs monitoring form.

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 Course Requirements in front of Bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES)

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

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

ELECTIVES: 1 credit

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 105-114 credits[1]
(This includes 27 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GH courses; 6 credits of GS courses)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (75 credits)
MATH 200 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-4)
EDPSY 014(3), EDTHP 115 US(3), C I 295(2) (Sem: 3-4)
EDUC 302(3), EDUC 305(3), EDUC 421(3), EDUC 462(3), EDUC 470W(3) (Sem: 5-6)
EDMTH 301(3), EDSCI 454(3), EDUC 304(3), EDUC 320(3), EDUC 352(3), EDUC 495A(1) (Sem: 5-6)
EDMTH 302(3), EDUC 303(3), EDUC 321(3), EDUC 353(3), EDUC 371(3), EDUC 385(3), EDUC 490(12), EDUC 495B(1), HLTH 306(2) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (27-36 credits)
Select 3 credits of GN physical science from: ASTRO, CHEM, EARTH, EM SC, GEOSC, MATSC, MATSE, METEO, PHYS (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits of GN biological science from: B M B, BIOL, BI SC (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits of GN environmental science from: BI SC 003 GN(3), BIOL 120A GN;US;IL(3), BIOL 120B GN;US(3), BIOL 120C GN;IL(3), BIOL 127 GN(3), or HORT 101 GN(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits from: ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), or ECON 014 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits from: HIST 003 GH(3), HIST 012 GH;US(3), HIST 020 GH;US(3), or HIST 021 GH;US(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3-5 credits from: MATH 017 GQ(3), MATH 018 GQ(3), MATH 021 GQ(3), MATH 022 GQ(3), MATH 026 GQ(3), MATH 040 GQ(5), MATH 110 GQ(4), MATH 220 GQ(2), STAT 100 GQ(3), STAT 200 GQ(4), STAT 250 GQ(3), or STAT 301 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits from: PSYCH 212 GS(3) or HD FS 229 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits of literature from: CMLIT 001 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 001H GH;IL(3), CMLIT 002 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 003 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 004 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 004H GH;IL(3), CMLIT 005 GH;US;IL(3), CMLIT 006 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 010 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 011 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 100 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 101 GH;US;IL(3), CMLIT 105 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 106 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 107 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 108 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 110 GH;US;IL(3), CMLIT 111 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 141 GH;US;IL(3), CMLIT 184 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 185 GH;IL(3), CMLIT 189 GH;IL(3), ENGL 001 GH(3), ENGL 001W GH(3), ENGL 002 GH(3), ENGL 003 GH(3), ENGL 104 GH(3), ENGL 129 GH(3), ENGL 129H GH(3), ENGL 133 GH(3), ENGL 134 GH(3), ENGL 135 GH;US(3), ENGL 135S GH;US(3), ENGL 139 GH;US(3), ENGL 140 GH(3), ENGL 180 GH(3), ENGL 182A GH;US;IL(3), ENGL 182B GH;US(3), ENGL 182C GH;IL(3), ENGL 184 GH;IL(3), ENGL 184S GH(3), ENGL 185 GH;IL(3), ENGL 189 GH;IL(3), ENGL 191 GH(3), ENGL 194 GH;US;IL(3), ENGL 194H GH;US;IL(3), ENGL 262 GH(3), ENGL 263 GH(3), ENGL 265 GH(3), ENGL 268 GH(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3-12 credits from one of the following:
a) for the degree in Elementary Education take EDUC 315 US(3) (Sem: 5-6)
b) for the degree in Elementary Education with Early Childhood Education Certification take EDUC 401(3), EDUC 403(3), EDUC 404(3), EDUC 410(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (3 credits)
Select 3 credits of geography (Sem: 1-6)

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

36-03-003 Change. Revise program description. Add ACCTG 481, B A 364W, 462, ECON 351, FIN 301, 305, 306W, 413, 420, 456, 475 (new), 489 (new), 496, MGMT 301, MIS 390, MKTG 301, SCM 310; remove FIN 440, 480. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Finance

Capital College (FINCE)

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

The finance major emphasizes analytic, problem solving, and computer skills which are necessary for finance and investment industry. The major prepares students for careers in corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, banking, public finance, and international finance. The major also prepares students who want to pursue graduate study in finance. Depending on their interests, graduates may then seek financial services credentials such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

The requirements in the major complement basic business instruction in accounting, management, marketing, and information systems. With business and non-business electives, the program is designed to develop necessary skills to be an effective financial manager. Because the Harrisburg area is the center of industry and economic development for south-central Pennsylvania, students are provided with many opportunities to experience the world of business.

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

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Finance major requires the completion of 8 entry-to-major courses: ACCTG 211(4); B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2); ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3); ENGL 015 GWS(3) or ENGL 030 GWS(3); MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4); MIS 204(3); STAT 200 GQ(4) or SCM 200 GQ(4); and a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average. Additional information about this major is available in the office of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business at Penn State Harrisburg.

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(10-12 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education Course Requirements in front of Bulletin.)

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

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

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

ELECTIVES: Select 6-7 credits of non-business courses.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 79 credits
(This includes 10-12 credits of General Education Courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 4-6 credits of GQ courses)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (49 credits)
ACCTG 211(4); ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), ENGL 202D GWS(3), MIS 204(3) (Sem: 1-4)
ECON 351(3)[1], FIN 301(3)[1], FIN 302(3)[1][2], MGMT 301(3), MKTG 301(3), MIS 390(3) (Sem: 5-6)
B A 364Y US;IL(3), FIN 420(3)[1], SCM 310(3) (Sem: 6-7)
B A 462(3), FIN 475(3)[1] (Sem: 8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (21 credits)
B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from SCM 200 GQ(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 9 credits[1] from the following: ACCTG 481(3), FIN 305(3), FIN 306W(3), FIN 406(3), FIN 407(3), FIN 408(3), FIN 409(3), FIN 413(3), FIN 427(3) FIN 456 IL(3), FIN 489(3), FIN 496(3), or other finance courses approved by the Program (Sem: 6-8)
(For students considering CFA exam, FIN 406, FIN 407, and FIN 427 are recommended.)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)
Select 9 credits from 200-400 level business courses from: ACCTG, B A, ECON, FIN, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, or SCM in consultation with an academic adviser and in support of the student's interests. (Sem: 5-8)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
[2]Should be taken in conjunction with FIN 301.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Capital College (M E T)

PROFESSOR MICHAEL DIDEBAN, Program Chair

The goal of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program is to provide our students with the necessary training and education so that they can provide high-level technical support to a variety of industrial, commercial, consulting, and governmental organizations. The emphasis of our program is in the application of scientific and engineering principles. Technical communication in oral and written form is also emphasized. Our graduates are expected to appreciate the ethical and societal responsibilities of a technologist, the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and the continuing impact of globalization of design, manufacturing and marketing of technical goods and services. Our graduates are trained to deal with choice of materials and methods that are safe, environmentally and aesthetically acceptable and economically competitive. Typical responsibilities that may be assigned to our graduates are the development and evaluation of machines and mechanisms; development, organization and supervision of manufacturing processes and procedures; the instrumentation, control and testing of a process; quality control; technical marketing and sales; design of mechanical systems for heating and cooling and energy management.

The strengths of our program include: hands-on training; extensive laboratory experience; state of the art computer methods, excellent job placement and accreditation by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Graduates who wish to continue their professional development can take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam in Pennsylvania, a prerequisite for taking the Professional Engineering exam.

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Mechanical Engineering Technology major requires a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average.

Re-enrollment:
Associate degree students should file a re-enrollment form during the final semester of their associate degree. Students re-enrolling from an associate's degree into the bachelor's degree should run a degree audit from eLion, using the M E T major code, to determine their curriculum requirements.

For a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, a minimum of 128 credits is required.

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(18 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in GENERAL EDUCATION or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR course selection including Supporting Courses and Related Areas)

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: 101 credits
(This includes 18 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (48 credits)
CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1) (Sem: 1-4)
MATH 140 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-5)
ENGL 202C GWS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
ENGR 420Y US;IL(3)[1], I E 303(2), IET 308(3), MET 321(2), MET 332(3)[1], MET 336(3)[1], MET 341(3)[1], MET 358(3), MET 431(3)[1], MET 438(3), MET 448(2), MET 454(3), MET 481(1), MET 486(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (35-39 credits)
Select 3 credits from: EDSGN 100(3) or EG T 120(3) (Sem: 1-2)
Select 3-4 credits from: PHYS 150 GN(3) or PHYS 211 GN(4) (Sem: 1-2)
Select 3 credits from: E MCH 211(3) or ET 300(3) or MCH T 111(3) [1] (Sem: 2-3)
Select 3-4 credits from: PHYS 151GN(3) or PHYS 212 GN(4) (Sem: 2-4)
Select 3 credits from: IET 101(3) or IET 311(3) (Sem: 2-5)
Select 3-4 credits from: IET 215(2) and IET 216(2) or IET 321(3) (Sem: 2-5)
Select 4 credits from: STAT 200 GQ(4) or MATH 141 GQ(4) (Sem: 2-6)
Select 3 credits from: E MCH 212(3), ET 321(3), or MET 206(3) [1] (Sem: 3-4)
Select 3 credits from: ET 322(3), E MCH 213(3), or MCH T 213(3) [1] (Sem: 3-4)
Select 1 credit from: ET 323(1) or MCH T 214 (1) (Sem: 3-6)
Select 3 credits from: MET 210W(3) or MET 365(3) (Sem: 3-6)
Select 3-4 credits from: EET 101(3) and EET 109(1); or EET 320(3) (Sem: 3-7)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (14-18 credits)
Select 5-9 credits from the department approved list of courses. (Sem: 5-8)
Select 9 credits from 300-400 level technology and engineering elective courses in consultation with an academic adviser and in support of the student's interests. (Sem: 5-8)

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

36-03-005 Change. Drop both options: the Social Science Option and the Social Studies Option. Revise program description. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Secondary Education Social Studies

Capital College (SESST)

PROFESSOR CLEMMIE GILPIN, Program Coordinator, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education

The Secondary Education Social Studies major prepares students to meet the requirements to be certified for the Social Studies Instructional I Certificate as established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The major prepares students to teach history, government, economics, geography, psychology, sociology, and anthropology.

Students are challenged to prepare for teaching assignments at the middle and high school level, and in diverse settings characterized as rural, urban, and suburban. The art and science of teaching in secondary schools is undergoing significant transformation as new technologies, time allocation for instruction, and new instructional strategies are impacting the delivery of social studies instruction.

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Secondary Education Social Studies major requires the students to meet or exceed the state's minimum GPA of 3.0. Students must complete, with a grade of "C" or better, six (6) credits of college-level mathematics (MATH or STAT prefix), three (3) credits of college-level English literature, and three (3) credits of college-level composition. (See also Teacher Education Programs.)

Selective Retention:
Prior to the end of the first semester as Secondary Education Social Studies majors at Penn State Harrisburg, students will be required to submit their scores for the Praxis I examinations in reading, writing, and mathematics. Retention in the major is contingent on the student's maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrating proficiency in written and spoken communications, receiving the recommendation of the faculty, and fulfilling all core course requirements.

For a B.SOSC. degree in Secondary Education Social Studies, a minimum of 123 credits is required.

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(21 of these credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES)

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

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

ELECTIVES: 9 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 90 credits
(This includes 21 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GH courses, 3 credits of GN courses, 6 credits of GS courses, 6 credits of GQ courses.)
(At least 15 credits must be at the 400 level.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (66 credits)[1]
BI SC 003 GN(3), ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3), HIST 001 GH;IL(3), HIST 020 GH;US(3), HIST 021 GH;US(3), PSYCH 100 GS(3), SOC 001 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
EDUC 313(2), EDUC 314(3), EDUC 315 US(3), EDUC 415(3), EDUC 435(1), EDUC 490(12), GEOG 040 GS;IL(3), GEOG 128 GS;IL(3), HIST 012 GH;US(3), HIST 320(3), PL SC 001 GS(3), PL SC 471(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from the following:
MATH 017 GQ(3), MATH 018 GQ(3), MATH 021 GQ(3), MATH 022 GQ(3), MATH 026 GQ(3), MATH 030 GQ(3), MATH 035 GQ(3), MATH 036 GQ(3), MATH 040 GQ(5), MATH 200 GQ(3) or MATH 220 GQ(2), STAT 100 GQ(3), STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (18 credits)
Select 3 credits of literature courses from approved department list (Sem: 1-4)
Select 3 credits of American studies from approved department list (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits of history from approved department list (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits of anthropology from approved department list (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits of minority studies from approved department list (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits of psychology from approved department list (Sem: 5-8)

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

COURSE ADDS

36-03-006 EDMTH 441
Geometry and Measurement Across the K-12 Curriculum
GEOM & MEAS K-12 (3)
The course presents participants with investigations of reports, research, and recent trends related to teaching geometry and measurement.
PREREQUISITE: permission of program
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-007 EDMTH 442
Algebra and Functions Across the K-12 Curriculum
ALEBRA K-12 (3)
The course presents participants with investigations of reports, research, and recent trends related to teaching algebra and function concepts.
PREREQUISITE: permission of program
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-008 EDMTH 443
Data Analysis and Probability Across the K-12 Curriculum
DATA & PROB K-12 (3)
The course presents participants with investigations of reports, research, and recent trends to teaching data analysis and probability concepts.
PREREQUISITE: permission of program
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-009 EDUC 432
Children's Literature in the Writing Curriculum
CHILD LIT IN WRIT (3)
This course introduces methods for transferring writing skills and literary devices from literature to student writing in all subject areas.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-010 EDUC 477
Teaching Struggling Readers and Writers
TCH STRUGGLNG READ (3)
A comprehensive overview of learning problems and effective strategies for teaching K-12 students who have difficulties reading and writing.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-011 FIN 489
Seminar in Finance
SEMINAR IN FIN (3)
In-depth study of new trends, concepts, and practices in financial or portfolio management.
PREREQUISITE: FIN 301 or equivalent; 3 additional credits of course work in Finance
PROPOSED START: SP2008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-03-012 EDUC 422
Literature for Children and Adolescents
LIT FOR CHILD/ADOL (4)
Literature for children and adolescents, approaches for using such literature in the school curriculum.
APPROVED START: FA1986

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 3
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-013 FIN 440
Computer Applications and Financial Modeling
COMP APP FIN MODEL (3)
Computer based financial modeling and applications in finance and financial analysis.
PREREQUISITE: FIN 301 or permission of program head
APPROVED START: SP2008

NEW
CHANGE NUMBER: 302
CHANGE TITLES: Introductory Financial Modeling (INTRO FIN MODELING)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: This course applies spreadsheets to build financial models and solve numerically intensive problems in finance.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ACCTG 211, ECON 002, MATH 110 or MATH 140, and SCM 200 or STAT 200
ADD CONCURRENT: FIN 301
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-014 MET 365
Kinematics and Design of Machines
KINEMAT/MACH DES (4)
Analytical and graphical studies in the kinematics of mechanisms; design of machine elements for producing and transmitting power in machines.
PREREQUISITE: E MCH 213
APPROVED START: SP2008

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Design of Machine Elements (DESIGN MACH ELEM)
CHANGE CREDITS: 3
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Design of structural and mechanical elements with emphasis on theories of fatigue failure.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: E MCH 213 or ET 322
PROPOSED START: FA2008

COURSE DROPS

36-03-015 EDMTH 420
Mathematics in the Classroom
MATH CLASSROOM (3)
Examination of interactions in the secondary mathematics classroom. This course will build directly upon student teaching experiences.
PREREQUISITE: EDUC 417, EDUC 490
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-016 Change. Add BE T 101 (new), 210 (new), 296 (new), MATH 022, 026; remove EET 101, 109, MATH 081, 082. Change list of courses requiring a grade of C or better [remove requirement from CMPET 117 and IST 220].

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Biomedical Engineering Technology

University College: Penn State New Kensington
University Park, College of Engineering (2 BET)

PROFESSOR MYRON HARTMAN, Program Coordinator, Penn State New Kensington
PROFESSOR DHUSHY SATHIANATHAN, Head, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, Penn State University Park

The medical community has grown to depend on medical devices and systems to diagnose, treat and monitor patients in health care. These medical devices have become very complex systems, as they are becoming microprocessor controlled, PC based, and networked to share information. Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BETs) are specialized individuals who are educated and trained on the methods of: physiological measurement; equipment application and operation; safety, performance and preventive maintenance testing; calibration; problem solving; and troubleshooting. In addition, BETs may be involved in equipment and technology management programs, selection and installation of medical equipment, manufacturer and FDA recalls of medical devices, quality improvement programs, and training programs for hospital personnel in the safe and proper use of medical equipment. The classroom and laboratory portions of this major focus on electronically and PC based medical devices for patient monitoring and life-support equipment. The student is exposed to a much broader spectrum of medical equipment through a 400-hour (ten-week) practical internship in an approved health care facility.

The major prepares graduates who, during the first few years of professional practice, will be able to:

• Perform preventive maintenance, performance assurance and safety inspections (PMs) on a wide range of medical devices.
• Understand use, application, and operation on a wide range of medical equipment and systems, with normal/abnormal outcomes/measurements.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering technology fundamentals, components and circuits.
• Apply basic mathematical and scientific principals to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems on a wide range of medical equipment and systems.
• Understand use and application of applicable test equipment, simulators and tools required to PM and service medical equipment and systems.
• Awareness, understanding and application of applicable codes, standards, and regulations regarding medical equipment support.
• Perform and assist application design, installation and acceptance testing for medical equipment and systems.
• Work with fellow technicians, clinical professionals, and other related professionals by functioning effectively on committees, teams, and by independent work.
• Properly document actions and follow required procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with fellow technicians, clinical professionals, and other related professionals.
• Continue professional development by participating in education and training on medical equipment and systems.
• Participate in quality improvement programs that support medical equipment and systems.
• Participate in recognizing, reporting, and monitoring improvements to medical equipment and the related profession, as required by regulation and on a professional voluntary basis.

This program also articulates with Pennsylvania Department of Education approved Tech Prep programs. Secondary school Tech Prep students who have graduated from a program covered by a signed Penn State Tech Prep Articulation Agreement may be eligible for special admission procedures and/or advanced placement. Students completing the 2 BET degree need only complete several additional courses to obtain the Associate in Engineering Technology degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Graduates of the program may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate degree major in Electrical Engineering Technology offered at Penn State Harrisburg and at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College and the baccalaureate degree major in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology offered at Penn State New Kensington, Altoona, York, and Berks.

For the Associate in Engineering Technology degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, a minimum of 71 credits is required. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: 410-347-7700, or www.abet.org.

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

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

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

PRESCRIBED COURSES (56 credits)
BE T 101(1), BE T 201(5)[1], BE T 202(4)[1], BE T 203 (4)[1], BE T 204W(5)[1], BE T 205(3)[1], CAS 100 GWS(3), CHEM 101(3), EET 105(3), CMPET 117(3), CMPET 120(1), ENGL 015 GWS(3), IST 110 GS(3)[1], MATH 022 GQ(3), MATH 026 GQ(3), PHYS 150 GN(3) (Sem: 1)
IST 220(3) (Sem: 2)
RADSC 230(3) (Sem: 3)

ADDITIONAL COURSE (6 credits)
BI SC 004 GN(3) or BIOL 141 GN(3) (Sem: 1)
Select 3 credits from the following technical courses: BE T 210(3), BE T 296(1-18), BE T 297(1-9), BIOL 129 GN(4), CMPSC 101 GQ(3), EDSGN 100(3), CMPE T 211(3), EET 213W(5), EET 297(1-9), EG T 201(2) or MCH T 111(3) (Sem: 1-2)

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

36-03-017 Change. Revise program description. Add BE T 201, CHEM 111, EDSGN 100, EE T 105, 212W, 214, 215, 275, 297, EET 002S, EG T 119, EMET 230, IST 210, 220, MATH 022, 026, PHYS 151, 251, TELCM 140, MCH T 112, MET 105, PHYS 250; remove CMPET 005, CMPSC 202, EET 101, 109, 205, 210, 213W, 216, 220, 221, EG T 101, 102, ET 002, 005, MATH 081, 082. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Electrical Engineering Technology

The Electrical Engineering Technology (2 EET) major helps prepare graduates for technical positions in the expanding fields of electronics, computers and microprocessors, instrumentation, and electrical equipment. The primary objective is to provide a broad foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of electrical and electronic circuits, digital circuits, computers, electrical machinery, and programmable logic controls. The program also articulates with Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Tech Prep programs. Secondary students who have graduated from a program covered by a signed Penn State Tech Prep Articulation Agreement may be eligible for special admission procedures and /or advanced placement. The major prepares graduates who, during the first few years of professional practice, will:

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of electrical and electronics engineering technology practices to support design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, computer, and instrumentation systems,
• Apply basic mathematical and scientific principles for technical problem solving in areas that may include circuit analysis of both analog and digital electronics, microprocessors, programmable logic controls, and electrical machines,
• Use computers and software in a technical environment,
• Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication,
• Work effectively as an individual and as a member of a multidisciplinary team,
• Show awareness of social concerns and professional responsibilities in the workplace, and
• Matriculate into a baccalaureate degree and/or continue their professional training and adapt to changes in the workplace, through additional formal or informal education.

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technology major may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate degree majors in Electrical Engineering Technology or Computer Engineering Technology offered at Penn State Harrisburg, Capital College; the baccalaureate degree major in Electrical Engineering Technology at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; or the baccalaureate degree major in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology offered at Penn State Altoona, Penn State Berks, Penn State New Kensington or Penn State York.

For the Associate in Engineering Technology degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, a minimum of 66 credits is required. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: 410-347-7700, or www.abet.org.>

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

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

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 57 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GWS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (38 credits)
EET 105(3), CMPET 117(3)[1], CMPET 120(1); ENGL 015 GWS(3), MATH 022 GQ(3), MATH 026 GQ(3), MCH T 111(3), MCH T 112(1), MET 105(3) (Sem: 1-2)
CAS 100 GWS(3), CMPET 211(3), EE T 114(4)[1], EE T 118(1)[1], EET 212W(4) (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (19 credits)
EDSGN 100 (3) or EG T 119 (2) and EET 002S (1) (Sem: 1-2)
PHYS 150 GN(3) or PHYS 250 GN (4) (Sem:3-4)

Select 13 additional credits from one of the following tracks a or b:

a. Students following the baccalaureate track must complete the following courses (10-11 credits):
EET 214 (3); MATH 083 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4); CHEM 110 GN (3) and CHEM 111 GN (1) or PHYS 151 GN(3) or PHYS 251 GN (4) (Sem: 3-4)
Select at least 3 additional credits from the following technical courses:
BET 201(5), BI SC 003 GN(3), CHEM 101(3), CHEM 110 (3), CHEM 111 (1), CMPSC 101 GQ(3), CMPSC 201C GQ(3), EET 215 (1), EET 275 (3), EET 297 (1-9), EMET 230 (3), IST 210 (4), IST 220(3), IST 221(3), MATH 141 GQ(4), TELECOM 140 (2) (Sem: 3-4)

b. Students following the general track must select at least 3 credits science from the following:
CHEM 110 GN(3) and CHEM 111 GN(1), PHYS 151 GN(3), PHYS 251 GN (4) (Sem: 3-4)
Select at least 10 additional credits from the following technical courses: BET 201 (5), BI SC 003 GN(3), CHEM 101(3), CHEM 110 (3), CHEM 111 (1), CMPSC 101 GQ(3), CMPSC 201C GQ(3), EET 214 (3), EET 215 (1), EET 275 (3), EET 297 (1-9), EMET 230 (3), IST 210 (4), IST 220(3), MATH 083 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), PHYS 151 GN(3) or PHYS 251 GN (4), TELECOM 140 (2) (Sem: 3-4)

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

36-03-018 Change. Revise program description. Add BIOL 011 GN, 012 GN, 141 GN, CHEM 112 GN, 113 GN, CMPSC 201C GQ, 121 GQ, EET 105, 212W (new), EMET 222, 230, 325, 326, 401, 402, 403, 432, 495, 496, IET 333, MATH 040 GQ, 083 GQ, 210, 211, 220 GQ, 231, 251, MCH T 112, MET 105, PHYS 211 GN, 212 GN, 250 GN, 251 GN, S T S 200 GQ, 233, 245 GS;IL (new), STAT 200, 220; remove EET 101, 109, 205, 210, 213W, 216, 220, 221, EMET 310, 311, 320, 321W, 322, 420, EG T 201, IET 101, MATH 022, 026, 140, 141, MCH T 213, 214, MET 206, 210W. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology

Penn State Altoona
Penn State Berks
University College: Penn State New Kensington, Penn State York (EMET)

PROFESSOR IRENE FERRARA, Program Coordinator, Penn State Altoona
PROFESSOR TERRY SPEICHER, Program Coordinator, Penn State Berks
PROFESSOR RONALD LAND, Program Coordinator, Penn State New Kensington
PROFESSOR CHARLES GASTON, Program Coordinator, Penn State York
PROFESSOR DHUSHY SATHIANATHAN, Head, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, University Park College of Engineering

The Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S. EMET) degree program provides the basic undergraduate education required for a career as an electro-mechanical engineering technologist. The program emphasizes a breadth of knowledge in all fields of engineering technology related to typical, highly-automated manufacturing, production, or assembly plant processes. Basic coverage is provided in all major areas to technology involved in the operation and control of manufacturing and production processes, including instrumentation and monitoring methods, principles of machine design, automated control techniques, thermal and fluid sciences, computerized manufacturing systems, principles of electrical and electronic circuit operation, computer-aided drafting and design, economics of production, and statistical analysis and quality control.

The primary aim of the EMET program is to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply current methods and technology to the development, design, operation, and management of electro-mechanical systems, particularly in those industries where automated systems are prevalent. Specific educational objectives of the program are to:

• Provide graduates with a broad knowledge of the electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices, and the instrumentation, machine technology, computer applications, and control equipment applicable to electro-mechanical systems.
• Prepare graduates who can apply technical knowledge to the development, operation, control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and management of electromechanical systems.
• Prepare graduates who can communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Prepare graduates who are productive professionals in technical careers and who continue to adapt to changes in the technical fields.

The major is organized as a four-year baccalaureate program with the corresponding Penn State admission requirements. Graduates of an associate degree in either electrical or mechanical engineering technology from Penn State may re-enroll in the EMET program. The College of Engineering ENGR students may enroll through "Change of Major" procedures. Students from an engineering technology program at another institution or community college accredited by TAC of ABET may transfer into the program with advanced standing.

For the B.S. degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, a minimum of 130 credits is required. This program is accredited at Penn State Altoona, at Penn State Berks, at Penn State New Kensington, and at Penn State York of the University College by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: 410-347-7700, or www.abet.org.

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(21 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)

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

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

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

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 106 credits
(This includes 21 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GQ courses; 9 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GH or GS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (88 credits)
CMPET 117(3)[1], CMPET 120(1)[1], EDSGN 100(3), EET 105(3), MATH 040 GQ(5)[1], MATH 083 GQ(4)[1], MCH T 111(3)[1], MCH T 112(1)[1], MET 105(3) (Sem: 1-2)
EET 114(4)[1], EET 118(1)[1], EET 275(3), EG T 114(2), EMET 222(4)[1], ENGL 202C GWS(3), IET 215(2), IET 216(2), MATH 210(3)[1], MATH 211(3)[1] (Sem: 3-4)
CMPET 211(3), EET 212W(4)[1], EMET 230(3)[1], EMET 325(3), EMET 326(3), EMET 330(3)[1], EMET 350(3) (Sem: 5-6)
EMET 405(4), EMET 410(4), EMET 440(3), IET 333(2) (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (18 credits)
Select 9 credits of GN from: BIOL 011 GN(3) and BIOL 012 GN(1); BIOL 141 GN(3); CHEM 110 GN(3) and CHEM 111 GN(1); CHEM 112 GN(3) and CHEM 113 GN(1); PHYS 150 GN(3) or PHYS 211 GN(4) or PHYS 250 GN(4); PHYS 151 GN(3) or PHYS 212 GN(4) or PHYS 251 GN(4) (Sem: 4-6)

Select 6 credits of technical electives from: CMPSC 201 GQ(3) or CMPSC 121 GQ(3); EMET 401(1), EMET 402(2), EMET 403(1), EMET 430(3), EMET 432(3), EMET 495(1-6), EMET 496(1-6), EMET 497(1-6); MATH 220 GQ(2), MATH 231(2), MATH 250(3), MATH 251(4); STAT 200 GQ(4) or STAT 220(3) (Sem: 7-8)

Select 3 credits of GH or GS from: S T S 200 GS(3), S T S 233 GH(3), or S T S 245 GS;IL(3) (Sem: 2-8)

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

36-03-019 Change. Decrease minimum number of credits required for the major from 67 to 64 credits. Add CAS 100, CMPET 117 (new), 120 (new), EET 105 (new), 100, EG T 114, MATH 022, 026, MCH T 112 (new), MET 105 (new), EDSGN 100, EG T 120; remove EET 101, 109, EG T 101, 102, 114, ET 002. Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Altoona College
Berks College
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
University College: Penn State Beaver, Penn State DuBois, Penn State Hazleton, Penn State New Kensington, Penn State Shenango, Penn State York
University Park, College of Engineering (2 MET)

PROFESSOR BRUCE MULLER, Program Coordinator, Penn State Altoona
PROFESSOR BARBARA MIZDALL,Program Coordinator, Penn State Berks
PROFESSOR DAVID JOHNSON, Program Coordinator, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
PROFESSOR SOMNATH CHATTOPADHYAY, Program Coordinator, Penn State DuBois
PROFESSOR WIESLAW GREBSKI, System-wide Program Coordinator, Penn State Hazleton
PROFESSOR JOAN KOWALSKI, Program Coordinator, Penn State New Kensington
PROFESSOR DANIEL STYDUHAR, Program Coordinator, Penn State Shenango
PROFESSOR MARSHALL COYLE, Program Coordinator, Penn State York
PROFESSOR DHUSHY SATHIANATHAN, Head, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, Penn State University Park

This major helps graduates prepare for technical positions in manufacturing, machine and tool design, computer drafting and design, computer integrated manufacturing, materials selection and processes, technical sales, and other related industries in mechanical applications. The primary objective of the program is to provide a broad foundation in mechanical systems and applications; computer systems in drafting (CAD), manufacturing (CAM), and automation and robotics (CIM); production and product design; mechanics, dynamics, and strength of materials. This program also articulates with Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Tech Prep programs. Secondary students who have graduated from a program covered by a signed Penn State Tech Prep Articulation Agreement may be eligible for special admission procedures and/or advanced placement. Graduates of the Associate Degree Mechanical Engineering Technology program will:

• Have a broad knowledge in the areas of applied design, manufacturing, testing, evaluation, and technical sales, 2D and 3D modeling.
• Have the ability to enter a Baccalaureate Mechanical Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology program.
• Be prepared to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Be able to learn and adapt to changes in a professional work environment.
• Demonstrate a high standard of professional ethics and be cognizant of social concerns as they relate to the practice of Engineering Technology.

Graduates of this major may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate degree majors in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology programs at Penn State Harrisburg; the Mechanical Engineering Technology and the Plastics Engineering Technology programs at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; or the baccalaureate degree major in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology offered at Penn State Altoona, Penn State Berks, Penn State New Kensington, or Penn State York.

For the Associate in Engineering Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, a minimum of 64 credits is required. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: 410-347-7700, or www.abet.org.

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

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

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 55-57 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GWS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (31 credits)
ENGL 015 GWS(3), CAS 100 GWS(3), CMPET 117(3), CMPET 120(1), MCH T 111(3)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
EG T 114(2), IET 215(2), IET 216(2), MCH T 213(3), MET 206(3)[1], MET 210W(3), PHYS 151 GN(3) (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (24-26 credits)
EDSGN 100(3) or EG T 120(3) (Sem: 1-2)
MATH 026 GQ(3) or MATH 081 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-2)
EET 100(3) or EET 105(3) (Sem: 1-2)
IET 101(3)[1] or MET 105 (3)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
MATH 022(3) or MATH 082 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-2)
MCH T 112(1) or MCH T 214(1) (Sem: 1-2)

Select 8-10 credits from one of the following tracks a,b, or c:

a) General Track
AE T 297(1-9), CHEM 101(3), CHEM 110 GN(3), CHEM 111 GN(1), CMPSC 101 GQ(3), EET 100(3), EET 114(4), EET 118(1), EG T 297(1-9), IET 105(2), IET 109(3), IET 297(1-9), MET 281(4), SUR 111(3), or select 3 credits in consultation with an advisor from 200-level MET courses (Sem: 3-4)
IST 110 GS(3), IST 210(4), IST 220(3), IST 250(3), MATH 140 GQ(4), STAT 200 GQ(4), MATH 083 GQ(4), PHYS 150 GN(3), EG T 201(2) (Sem: 3-4)

b) CAD/IST Track
EG T 201(2) (Sem: 3-4)
IST 210(4) or IST 220(3) or IST 250 (3) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 3 credits in consultation with an advisor from 200-level MET courses (Sem: 3-4)

c)Baccalaureate Degree Track
MATH 140 GQ(4), STAT 200 GQ(4), CHEM 110 GN(3), EET 114(4), EG T 201(2) (Sem: 3-4)

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

COURSE ADDS

36-03-020 BE T 101
Introduction to Medical Equipment Maintenance
MED EQUIP MAINT (1)
Introduction to the field of clinical engineering and the management of medical equipment and systems.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-021 BE T 210
Servicing Medical Equipment
SERVICE MED EQUIP (3)
Methods and strategies for servicing medical equipment, systems and electronics components.
PREREQUISITE: BE T 201
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-022 EET 105
Electrical Systems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (3)
Introduction to the study of electrical systems, with a focus on applications in our society.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 021 or greater placement
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-023 EET 214
Electric Machines and Energy Conversion
ELECTRIC MACHINES (3)
Fundamental operating principles, characteristics, and analysis of electric machines, transformers, and power systems.
PREREQUISITE: EET 114, EET 118
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-024 EET 215
Electric Machines and Energy Conversion Laboratory
ELECTRIC MACH LAB (1)
Laboratory study of electric machine applications, transformers, and power systems.
PREREQUISITE: EET 114, EET 118
CONCURRENT: EET 214
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-025 EMET 230
Computerized I/O Systems
COMP I/O SYS (3)
Introduction to concepts of structured programming, data acquisition, computerized interfaces, and graphical user interfaces.
CONCURRENT: EET 213W
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-026 EMET 325
Electric Drives
ELECTRIC DRIVES (3)
Study of operation, application and specification of AC/DC electrical drive motors, servos, actuators, control units and power converters.
PREREQUISITE: EET 212W
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-027 EMET 326
Mechanical Drives
MECH DRIVES (3)
Transmission of force and motion using linkages, cams, gears, belts, and hydraulic and pneumatic drives.
PREREQUISITE: EMET 322
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-028 EMET 401
Engineering Technology Career Development
ET CAREER DEVELOP (1)
Career planning, preparation, and decision making for students enrolled in an Engineering Technology baccalaureate degree program.
PREREQUISITE: seventh semester standing
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-029 EMET 402
Fundamentals of Engineering Review
FUND ENG REV (2)
Overview of the topics covered on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam administered by the NCEES for the purpose of earning a Professional Engineering license.
PREREQUISITE: seventh semester standing
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-030 EMET 403
Electromechanical Design Project Preparation
ELECTRO-MECH DSGN (1)
This course involves the planning and preliminary design activities for the capstone electro-mechanical design project.
PREREQUISITE: seventh semester standing
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-031 MCH T 112
Statics Laboratory
STATICS LAB (1)
Laboratory experimentation associated with basic engineering mechanics principles and concepts including forces, moments, equilibrium, trusses, frames, friction, and centroids.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 026 or MATH 081
CONCURRENT: MCH T 111
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-032 MET 105
Mechanical Systems
MECH SYSTEMS (3)
Mechanical Systems with Laboratory is an introductory course for Engineering Technology major students to broadly introduce Mechanical Engineering Technology.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-03-033 BE T 201
Physiological Transducers
PHYSIOL TRANSD (5:4:2)
Study of the principles of operation and applications of devices used for the conversion of physiological events to electrical signals.
PREREQUISITE: EET 114, MATH 082
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Medical Equipment & Systems I (MED EQUIP SYS I)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the field of biomedical engineering technology, electrical wiring devices, theories of measurement, cardiovascular systems and ECG monitor operation.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EET 105
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-034 BE T 202
Biomedical Instrumentation and Systems
BIO INSTS & SYSTM (4:3:2)
Introduction to the operating principles, maintenance and analytic troubleshooting of electronic, fluid and pneumatic biomedical equipment.
PREREQUISITE: BE T 201, BE T 205
APPROVED START: SP1997

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Medical Electronics II (MED ELECTRONICS II)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to electronic devices used in medical equipment: BJTs, JFETs, MOSFETs, amplifier configurations, personal computer hardware, networking, and DICOM fundamentals.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-035 BE T 203
Biomedical Equipment Laboratory (Internship)
BIOMED INTERNSHIP (4:1:6)
Practical experience, within or related to the hospital environment, on a variety of biomedical instruments.
PREREQUISITE: BE T 204, BIOL 141
APPROVED START: FA1992

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: BET INTERNSHIP
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: BE T 204W, BE T 202, BI SC 004 or BIOL 141 and it must be the last class taken for the degree
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-036 BE T 204W
Medical and Clinical Equipment
MED EQUIPMENT (4:3:2)
Principles of operation of clinical, intensive care, anesthesia, respiratory, imaging, and emergency equipment; hospital electrical safety; report writing and presentations.
PREREQUISITE: BE T 201, BE T 205, BIOL 141
APPROVED START: SP1997

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Medical Equipment and Systems II (MED EQUIP SYS II)
CHANGE CREDITS: 5
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Principles of medical equipment: operation, application; circuit and block diagrams; preventive maintenance inspections; and troubleshooting with report writing and presentations.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: BE T 201, BE T 205
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-037 BE T 205
High Power Medical Equipment
POWER EQUIP (3:2:2)
A study of high-power medical instrumentation using lumped-element p-n junction devices, crystals, and lasers.
PREREQUISITE: EET 114
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Medical Electronics I (MED ELECTRONICS I)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: A study of diodes, power supplies, operational amplifiers, specialized high power devices, 555 timer and tuned amplifiers.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EET 105
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-038 CMPET 117
Digital Electronics
DIGITAL ELECT (3:3:0)
Fundamentals of digital circuits, including logic circuits, boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, counters, and registers.
PREREQUISITE: or concurrent: EET 101
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EET 105
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-039 CMPET 120
Digital Electronics Laboratory
DIGITAL ELECT LAB (1:0:2)
Laboratory study of digital electronics circuits.
PREREQUISITE: EET 109
CONCURRENT: CMPET 117
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EET 105
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-040 CMPET 211
Microprocessors
MICROPROCESSORS (3:2:2)
A study of machine language programming, architecture, and interfacing for microprocessor-based systems emphasizing engineering applications.
PREREQUISITE: CMPET 117, CMPET 120
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Embedded Processors and DSP (PROCESSORS & DSP)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to micro-controllers and embedded controllers with applications, including concepts of digital signal processing.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-041 EET 114
Electrical Circuits II
ELEC CIRCUITS II (4:4:0)
Direct and alternating current circuit analysis including Thevenin and Norton Theorems, mesh, node analysis. Capacitance, inductance, resonance, power, polyphase circuits.
PREREQUISITE: EET 101, MATH 081
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EET 105, MATH 026
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-042 EET 118
Electrical Circuits Laboratory II
ELEC CRCUITS LAB 2 (1:0:2)
Continuation of EE T 109 with emphasis on student familiarization with basic electrical instruments and lab reporting.
PREREQUISITE: EET 109
CONCURRENT: EET 114
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Electrical Circuits Laboratory (ELEC CIRCUIT LAB)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Use of basic electrical instruments to measure AC and DC voltage, current, power, resistance, and lab reporting.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EET 105
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-043 EG T 114
Spatial Analysis and Computer-Aided Drafting
SPATIAL ANLY & CAD (2:1:3)
Spatial relations of applications in engineering technology with more advanced functionality of computer-aided drafting and design systems.
PREREQUISITE: EG T 101, EG T 102
APPROVED START: S11995

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EDSGN 100
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-044 EG T 201
Advanced Computer Aided Drafting
ADVANCED CAD (2:1:2)
Application of the principles of engineering graphics; preparation of working drawings; details, examples, and bill of material using CAD.
PREREQUISITE: EG T 101, EG T 102, EG T 114
APPROVED START: FA1995

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EDSGN 100, EG T 114
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-045 EMET 322
Mechanics for Technology
MECH FOR TECH (4)
Strength of materials and dynamics, including axial, shear, torsion, and bending stresses, beam deflection, kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies.
PREREQUISITE: MCH T 111; MATH 083 or MATH 140
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 222
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: MCH T 111 and MATH 083 or MATH 140
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-046 EMET 330
Measurement Theory and Instrumentation
MESURE THRY&INSTRU (3:2:2)
Fundamentals of measuring, transmitting, and recording temperature, pressure, flow, force, displacement, and velocity; laboratory component emphasizes systems used in manufacturing.
PREREQUISITE: EMET 320 or EET 216; and EMET 322 or M E T 206
CONCURRENT: MATH 250
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EMET 230 and MATH 211 or MATH 250
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-047 EMET 405
Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
FLUID MECH & THERM (4:4:0)
Introduction to the principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat tranfer with emphasis on the applications to practical problems.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 140, PHYS 150, MCH T 111
APPROVED START: S12003

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 3
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EMET 326 and MATH 211 or MATH 250
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-048 EMET 410
Automated Control Systems
AUTO CNTRL SYS (4:3:2)
Introduction to analog feedback control theory and computer simulation and analysis using Matlab; laboratory study of feedback systems.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 250, EMET 330, and EMET 321W or EET 213W
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EMET 330
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-049 EMET 440
Electro-Mechanical Project Design
ELECTRO-MECH DSGN (3:0:6)
Planning, development, and implementation of electro-mechanical design project; includes formal report writing, project documentation, group presentations, project demonstrations.
PREREQUISITE: EMET 330; EMET 410; IET 215; M E T 210W
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EMET 325; EMET 326; EMET 410
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-050 IET 215
Production Design
PRODUCTION DESIGN (2:2:0)
Design of tools required for production. Study of advanced technologies in manufacturing systems, including CNC, automation and robotics, CAD-CAM, and CIM.
PREREQUISITE: IET 101
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: The study of manufacturing processes for the purpose of part creation and/or part feature creation using both current and advanced technologies.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: IET 101 or MET 105
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-051 IET 216
Production Design Laboratory
PROD DSGN LAB (2:0:6)
Laboratory methods in production design and manufacturing processes of systems including computer applications, automation and robotics, non-destructive testing, material removal and joining.
PREREQUISITE: IET 101
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Laboratory methods in production design including conventional and advanced manufacturing processes, computer applications, and automation/robotics.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: or concurrent: IET 215
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-052 IET 333
Engineering Economics for Technologists
ENGR ECON (2:2:0)
Fundamentals of engineering economics; equivalence and rate of return analysis; replacement models; depreciation and tax considerations; and economic decision making for technologists.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 210 or MATH 141
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: ENGR ECON FOR TECH
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: MATH 022 and MATH 026 or MATH 040 or MATH 041
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-053 MCH T 111
Mechanics for Technology: Statics
MECH-STATICS (3:3:0)
Forces; moments; resultants; two- and three-dimensional equilibrium of force systems; friction; centroids and moments of inertial of areas.
PREREQUISITE: ET 002, MATH 081
APPROVED START: FA1995

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: MATH 026 or MATH 081
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-054 MCH T 213
Strength and Properties of Materials
STRENGTH MTLS (3:3:0)
Axial stress and strain; shear; torsion; beam stresses and deflections; combined axial and bending stresses; columns, ductility, resilience, and toughness.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 082, MCH T 111
APPROVED START: FA1995

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: MCH T 111, MATH 026 or MATH 081
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-055 MET 206
Dynamics and Machine Elements
DYNAMICS&MACH ELE (3:2:2)
Motion of particle; relative motion; kinetics of translation, rotation, work-energy; impulse-momentum. Graphical and analytical study of motion.
PREREQUISITE: EG T 101 or EG T 120, ET 002 or MET 107, MCH T 111
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Dynamics (DYNAMICS)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Kinematics (particles and rigid bodies), kinetics, work-energy, impulse-momentum; select mechanisms associated with local industries.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: MCH T 111
ADD CONCURRENT: MATH 083 or MATH 140
PROPOSED START: FA2008

COURSE DROPS

36-03-056 EMET 310
Digital Electronics
DIGITAL ELECTRONIC (3:2:2)
Fundamentals of digital circuits including analysis and design of combinational and sequential logic circuits, multiplexers, demultiplexers, flip-flops, and counters.
PREREQUISITE: EET 101, EET 109
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-057 EMET 311
Spatial Analysis and Advanced CAD
SPA ANLY/ADV CAD (3:1:4)
Spatial relations of points, lines, and solids with engineering applications; laboratory emphasis placed on CAD and parametric analysis.
PREREQUISITE: EG T 101, EG T 102
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-058 EMET 320
Analog Electronics
ANALOG ELECTRONICS (4)
Fundamentals of circuits using diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and other discrete electronic components; introduction to integrated circuits including op amps.
PREREQUISITE: EET 114; MATH 083 or MATH 140
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-059 EMET 321W
Electrical Machines
ELECTRICAL MACHINE (4:3:2)
Electro-mechanical energy conversion, AC and DC rotating machines, transformers, system protective devices, and solid state power control.
PREREQUISITE: EET 114
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-060 EMET 420
Communications Systems and Methods
COMM SYS & MTHDS (3:2:3)
Analog and digital communications systems including the study of analog modulation and digital encoding techniques, transmission systems, and communications networks.
PREREQUISITE: EMET 310 or EET 117; and EMET 230 or EET 216
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-061 KINES 423
Psychology of Sports Injuries
PSYCH OF SPORT INJ (3)
Psychological causes and consequences of sports related injuries in athletes.
PREREQUISITE: KINES 321
PROPOSED START: SP2008

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Information Sciences and Technology

36-03-062 Change. Add INS 301, SRA 468 (new), 471 (new), 472 (new); remove CRIMJ 439, PL SC 409, 410, 439, PSYCH 270, 445.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

COURSE ADDS

36-03-063 SRA 468
Visual Analytics for Security Intelligence
VISUAL ANALYTICS (3)
Introduce visual analytic techniques for security informatics and intelligence. It covers analytical techniques on visualizing threats, risk, and vulnerability.
PREREQUISITE: IST 110, SRA 111
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-064 SRA 471
Informatics, Risk, and the Post-Modern World
RISK AND POST-MODE (3)
Provides in-depth study of how security informatics is influenced by the psychology of risk and post-modern culture.
PREREQUISITE: IST 110, SRA 231
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-065 SRA 472
Integration of Privacy and Security
INTEGRATION PRV/SE (3)
Exploration of technological, operational, organizational and regulatory issues related to maintenance of individual privacy, confidentiality of organizations, and information protection.
PREREQUISITE: SRA 211 or SRA 221 or equivalent
PROPOSED START: SP2008

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of the Liberal Arts

COURSE ADDS

36-03-066 ARAB 110 (GH;IL)
Arab Language, Cultures, and Current Topics
ARAB LANG AND CULT (3)
Fourth-semester Modern Standard Arabic: study of cultures through authentic discourse, texts, film; development of reading, writing, listening, speaking skills.
PREREQUISITE: ARAB 003 or permission of program
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-067 ARAB 401 (IL)
Advanced Language & Cultures I
ADV LANG/CULT I (3)
Fifth-semester Modern Standard Arabic: reading more complex texts, films, further development of conversation, composition skills, Arab cultures, current issues.
PREREQUISITE: ARAB 110 or approval of program
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-068 ARAB 402 (IL)
Advanced Language & Cultures II
ADV LANG/CULT II (3)
Sixth-semester Modern Standard Arabic: reading more complex texts, films, further development of conversation, composition skills, Arab cultures, current issues.
PREREQUISITE: ARAB 401 or approval of program
PROPOSED START: SP2008

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Astronomy and Astrophysics

University Park, Eberly College of Science (ASTRO)

PROFESSOR LAWRENCE W. RAMSEY, Head

Astronomy involves the study of the properties, physical nature and origins of the planets, stars, galaxies and universe as a whole. It involves development of instrumentation, observations of celestial objects with ground- and space-based telescopes, and interpretation of findings using the mathematical laws of physics such as gravity, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. The undergraduate major provides a strong and broad foundation in mathematics, physical science and computation as well as a detailed understanding of modern astronomy. Many research opportunities are available to complement the formal classwork. Graduates proceed to advanced degrees in astronomy and other sciences, and into a wide variety of technical professions.

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Astronomy and Astrophysics major, a student must have: 1) Attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average. 2) Completed ASTRO 291 GN(3), CHEM 110 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), PHYS 211 GN(4), and PHYS 212 GN(4); and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.

For the B.S. degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics, a minimum of 125 credits is required.

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(18 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 GENERAL EDUCATION course selection or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 98 credits
(This includes 18 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GWS courses.)

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 64 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (49 credits)
ASTRO 291 GN(3)[1], ASTRO 292 GN(3)[1], ASTRO 320 GN(2), ENGL 202C GWS(3), MATH 230(4), MATH 251(4), PHYS 237(3) (Sem: 3-4)
CHEM 110 GN(3)[1], CHEM 111 GN(1), CHEM 112 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1] , PHYS 211 GN(4)[1], PHYS 212 GN(4)[1], PHYS 213 GN(2)[1], PHYS 214 GN(2)[1] (Sem: 1-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (3 credits)
CMPSC 121 GQ(4), CMPSC 201 GQ(3), or CMPSC 202 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-4)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 12 credits[1] from 400-level ASTRO courses except 496 (Sem: 5-8)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 34 credits

GRADUATE STUDY OPTION: (34 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (10 credits)
PHYS 400(3), PHYS 410(3-4), PHYS 419(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (9-10 credits)
Select 3 credits from MATH 405(3), MATH 411(3), or MATH 417(3) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 6-7 credits from PHYS 401(3), PHYS 402(4), PHYS 406(3), PHYS 411(3), PHYS 420(3), PHYS 457(1-3), PHYS 457W(3), PHYS 461(3), and E E 471(3) (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (14-15 credits)
Select 3 additional credits from advanced courses in computer science and engineering, mathematics, or statistics (Sem: 5-6)
Select 11-12 credits in consultation with adviser from department list (Sem: 3-8)

COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTION: (34 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (9 credits)
CMPSC 122(3), CMPSC 221(3) (Sem: 5-6)
CMPSC 451(3) (Sem: 6-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits)
Select 3 credits from STAT 318(3), STAT 319(3), STAT 401(3), or STAT 414(3) (Sem: 5-6)
Select 6 credits from CMPEN 271(3), CMPEN 331(3), CMPSC 360(3), or CMPSC 465(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (16 credits)
Select 3 additional credits from advanced courses in computer science and engineering, mathematics, or statistics (Sem: 5-8)
Select 13 credits in consultation with adviser from department list (Sem: 3-8)

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

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2008

Statistics

University Park, Eberly College of Science (STAT)

PROFESSOR BRUCE G. LINDSAY, Head, Department of Statistics

This major helps prepare students with interests in mathematics, computation, and the quantitative aspects of science for careers in industry and government as statistical analysts, or for further graduate training in statistics. The major includes five options: An Actuarial Statistics Option for students interested in working as actuaries in the insurance or business fields; an Applied Statistics Option for students interested in a cross-disciplinary program, such as econometrics, or psychometrics; a Biostatistics Option for students interested in pursuing careers with pharmaceutical companies, research hospitals or other fields in which biological data is analyzed; a Graduate Study Option for students planning to go to graduate school in a statistics-related field; and a Statistics and Computing Option for students wishing to combine statistical expertise with programming skills.

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

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

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(6-15 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 GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

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

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 81-90 credits
(This includes 6-15 credits of General Education: 0-9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses, 0-6 credits of GS courses.)

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 31-33 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (29 credits)
MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
MATH 220 GQ(2)[1], STAT 220(3)[1] (Sem: 3-4)
STAT 414(3)[1], STAT 415(3)[1], STAT 460(3)[1], STAT 462(3)[1], STAT 470W(3)[1], STAT 480(1)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (2-4 credits)
MATH 230(4)[1] or MATH 231(2)[1] (Sem: 3-4)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 48-59 credits

ACTUARIAL STATISTICS OPTION: 54-56 credits

Students who major in statistics with the actuarial statistics option and who wish to complete a concurrent major in mathematics may not choose the actuarial mathematics option in mathematics. Any other option in mathematics is acceptable.

PRESCRIBED COURSES (31 credits)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 004 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
ACCTG 211(4)[1], FIN 100(3)[1] (Sem: 3-4)
FIN 408(3)[1], INS 301(3)[1], INS 410(3)[1], INS 411(3)[1], INS 412(3)[1], STAT 463(3)[1] (Sem: 4-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (14-16 credits)
CMPSC 101 GQ(3)[1], CMPSC 102(3)[1], CMPSC 121 GQ(4)[1], CMPSC 200 GQ(3)[1], CMPSC 201 GQ(3)[1], or CMPSC 202 GQ(3)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
B A 242(2)[1] or B A 243(4)[1] (Sem: 3-8)
Select 9 credits from I E 424(3)[1]; MATH 451(3)[1] or MATH 455(3)[1]; STAT 416(3)[1], STAT 440(3)[1], STAT 461(3)[1], STAT 464(3)[1], STAT 466(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9-13 credits)
Select 9-13 credits from department list (Sem: 1-8)

APPLIED STATISTICS OPTION: (48-50 credits)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (15 credits)
Select 3 credits from: CMPSC 101 GQ(3)[1], CMPSC 121 GQ(4)[1], CMPSC 201 GQ(3)[1], or CMPSC 202 GQ(3)[1] (Sem:1-4)
Select 12 credits from I E 433(3)[1], MATH 436(3)[1] or MATH 441(3)[1], MATH 451(3)[1] or MATH 455(3)[1], STAT 416(3)[1], STAT 440(3)[1], STAT 461(3)[1], STAT 463(3)[1], STAT 464(3)[1], STAT 466(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (33-35 credits)
Select 33-35 credits from department list, including a minor in a supporting field other than Mathematics. (Sem: 1-8)
(If a student wants to work in a supporting field that does not have a minor, he or she can propose a list of six appropriate courses and petition the Statistics Department for approval. It is the student's responsibility to justify the appropriateness of the proposed list. Students must receive a grade of C or better in each of these six courses.)

BIOSTATISTICS OPTION: (57-59 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (8 credits)
BIOL 110 GN(4)[1], CHEM 110 GN(3)[1], CHEM 111 GN(1)[1] (Sem: 1-3)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (28-29 credits)
Select 3 credits from: CMPSC 101 GQ(3)[1], CMPSC 121 GQ(4)[1], CMPSC 201 GQ(3)[1], or CMPSC 202 GQ(3)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
Select 7-8 credits from BIOL 220W GN(4)[1], BIOL 222(3)[1], BIOL 230W GN(4)[1], BIOL 240W GN(4)[1] (Sem: 3-4)
Select 6 credits from 400-level BIOL courses[1] (Sem: 5-8)
Select 12 credits from I E 433(3)[1], MATH 436(3)[1] or MATH 441(3)[1], MATH 451(3)[1] or MATH 455(3)[1], STAT 416(3)[1], STAT 440(3)[1], STAT 461(3)[1], STAT 463(3)[1], STAT 464(3)[1], STAT 466(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (20-23 credits)
Select 20-23 credits from department list (Sem: 1-8)

GRADUATE STUDY OPTION: (48-50 credits)

A student completing the Graduate Study option will have earned a minor in mathematics in addition to a B.S. in Statistics. However, a student must fill out and submit the appropriate paperwork to the Mathematics Department in order for this minor to be officially recognized.

PRESCRIBED COURSES (9 credits)
MATH 312(3)[1], MATH 403(3)[1], MATH 404(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (24 credits)
Select 3 credits from: CMPSC 101 GQ(3)[1], CMPSC 121 GQ(4)[1], CMPSC 201 GQ(3)[1], or CMPSC 202 GQ(3)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
Select 9 credits from MATH 310(3)[1], MATH 311W(3-4)[1], MATH 421(3), MATH 422(3)[1], MATH 426(3), MATH 429(3), MATH 456(3)[1], MATH 468(3)[1], MATH 469(3)[1] (Sem: 7-8)
Select 12 credits from I E 433(3)[1], MATH 436(3)[1] or MATH 441(3)[1], MATH 451(3)[1] or MATH 455(3)[1], STAT 416(3)[1], STAT 440(3)[1], STAT 461(3)[1], STAT 463(3)[1], STAT 464(3)[1], STAT 466(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (15-17 credits)
Select 15-17 credits from department list (Sem: 1-8)

STATISTICS AND COMPUTING OPTION: (48-50 credits)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (9 credits)
CMPSC 121 GQ(4)[1], CMPSC 122(3)[1], CMPSC 465(3)[1] (Sem: 1-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (24 credits)
Select 3 credits from: CMPSC 360(3)[1] or MATH 311W(3-4)[1](Sem: 3-6)
Select 9 credits from CMPSC 221(3)[1], 400-level CMPSC [1] other than CMPSC/MATH 451 or CMPSC/MATH 455 (Sem: 5-8)
Select 12 credits from I E 433(3)[1], MATH 436(3)[1] or MATH 441(3)[1], MATH 451(3)[1] or MATH 455(3)[1], STAT 416(3)[1], STAT 440(3)[1], STAT 461(3)[1], STAT 463(3)[1], STAT 464(3)[1], STAT 466(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (15-17 credits)
Select 15-17 credits from department list (Sem: 1-8)

Integrated B.S. in Statistics and Master of Applied Statistics (M.A.S.)

The Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate (IUG) degree with B.S. in Statistics and Master of Applied Statistics (M.A.S.) is designed to be completed in five years. This integrated degree will enable a select number of highly qualified and career-oriented students to obtain training in statistics focused on developing data analysis skills and exploration of core areas of applied statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The M.A.S. degree is a professional master's degree that emphasizes applications and does not provide as much training in the mathematical and statistical theory. The degree prepares students with interests in mathematics, computation, and the quantitative aspects of science for careers in industry and government as statistical analyst. Research divisions in the pharmaceutical industry, quality control and quality engineering divisions in manufacturing companies, clinical research units, corporate planning and research units, and other data-intensive positions require persons with training in mathematics, computation, database management, and statistical analysis, which this program will provide.

Application Process

The number of openings in the integrated B.S./M.A.S. program is limited. Admission will be based on specific criteria and the recommendation of faculty. Applicants to the integrated program:

For the IUG B.S./M.A.S. degree, 120 credits are required for the B.S. and 30 credits for the M.A.S. The following twelve graduate-level credits (number of credits in parentheses) can apply to both B.S. and M.A.S. degrees; six of these are at the 500 level:

Assuming all requirements for the B.S. are completed, students in the program can complete the B.S. degree and not advance to the M.A.S. Degree if they desire.

Degree Requirements

IUG Statistics B.S. prescribed Statistics courses: See above, but note that students in IUG Statistics B.S. take STAT 501 and 502 instead of STAT 460 and 462.

IUG Statistics M.A.S. requirement (30 credits)

STAT 414 (3) Introduction to Probability Theory
STAT 415 (3) Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
STAT 501 (3) Regression Methods
STAT 502 (3) Analysis of Variance and Design of Experiments
STAT 580 (2) Statistical Consulting Practicum I
STAT 581** (1) Statistical Consulting Practicum II
Electives (15) Choose from STAT 503-510 and the departmental list of additional courses for the M.A.S. program with the approval of the adviser.

**For all students in the M.A.S. program, the STAT 581 course will have a comprehensive written project report required as part of the course, which serves as the culminating experience.

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

COURSE ADDS

36-03-071 FRNSC 294
Research Project
RESEARCH PROJECT (1-12)
Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-072 FRNSC 295
Internship
INTERNSHIP (1-18)
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-073 FRNSC 296
Independent Studies
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-074 FRNSC 494
Research Project
RESEARCH PROJECT (1-12)
Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-075 FRNSC 495
Internship
INTERNSHIP (1-18)
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-076 FRNSC 496
Independent Studies
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-18)
Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-03-077 B M B 400
Molecular Biology of the Gene
MOLEC BIOL OF GENE (3)
Biochemistry of genetic phenomena, including the structure, replication and dynamics of genes and chromosomes, their expression and regulation.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL 222 or BIOL 322 ; BIOL 230W or B M B 251; CHEM 212
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 2-3
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: BIOL 222 or BIOL 322; BIOL 230W or B M B 251; CHEM 212
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-03-078 B M B 401
General Biochemistry
GEN BIOCHEM (2)
Principles of the structure and function of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, membranes, proteins, and enzymes.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 212; B M B 251 or BIOL 230
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 3
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-079 B M B 401H
General Biochemistry
GEN BIOCHEM (2)
Principles of the structure and function of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, membranes, proteins, and enzymes.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 212; B M B 251 or BIOL 230
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 3
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-080 B M B 474
Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ANALYT TECH IN BMB (2)
Theory and practice of analytical chemistry applied to proteins and nucleic acids. Topics: chromatography, electrophoresis, centrifugation, spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography.
PREREQUISITE: Prerequisite or concurrent: B M B 428 or CHEM 450
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Analytical Biochemistry (ANALYTICAL BIOCHEM)
CHANGE CREDITS: 3
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Physical/chemical theory and techniques that emphasize purification and characterization of biological macromolecules, including proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-081 FRNSC 301
Criminalistics IA
CRIM IA (3)
Basic concepts of criminalistics and the role of the criminalist in a forensic investigation.
PREREQUISITE: FRNSC 201; major standing in Forensic Science
APPROVED START: SP2008

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: PHYS 251 and STAT 250
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-082 FRNSC 401W
Criminalistics III - Advanced Analysis and Crime Scene Investigation
CRIM III (4)
Advanced concepts in criminalistics as they apply to criminal and civil investigations.
PREREQUISITE: FRNSC 201, FRNSC 301
APPROVED START: SP2008

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: FRNSC 302 and FRNSC 421W or prerequisite or concurrent FRNSC 427W
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-083 FRNSC 421W
Forensic Molecular Biology
FORENSIC MOL BIO (4)
Concepts and application of serology of molecular biology techniques to analyze biological evidence collected at crime scenes.
PREREQUISITE: B M B 342, B M B 400, B M B 401
APPROVED START: SP2008

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: FRNSC 302 or a 400 level biology or BMB course
PROPOSED START: FA2008

APPENDIX B
GRADUATE

36-03-084 Change. Add STAT 500 to the M.Ed. Educational Technology option.

Proposed effective date: Spring Semester 2008

Instructional Systems (INSYS)

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 AEE 521 or STAT 500; EDTEC 448, EDTEC 561, EDTEC 562; EDTEC 566 or EDTEC 566; 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.

36-03-085 Change. Add IBIOS 580 to doctoral degree requirements.

Proposed effective date: Spring Semester 2008

Microbiology and Immunology (MICRO)

RICHARD J. COURTNEY, Chair of the Department
College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA 17033
717-531-6521
micro-grad-hmc@psu.edu

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

The graduate program in Microbiology and Immunology emphasizes basic research consisting of the application of molecular, genetic, and biochemical approaches to problems of fundamental biological interest. The research activities of the department are focused on the study of the interactions of viruses with their host cells and organisms with emphasis on adenoviruses, hepatitis virus, herpesviruses, papillomaviruses, papovaviruses, and retroviruses. Individual research programs center on virus replication and cellular immune response in these processes. Viral systems are also utilized as models for the study of eukaryotic gene regulation, protein transport and processing, transmembrane and intracellular signal transduction, and the human immune response. In addition, active research programs are maintained in the areas of eukaryotic cellular differentiation and growth control, tumor cell biology and immunology, and the mapping of human immune response genes and genes associated with other human diseases.

A laboratory rotation program during the first academic year serves as an introduction to the different subdisciplines and investigators. This experience acquaints each student with four research groups leading to the choice of a permanent research adviser. A broad-based curriculum and stimulating series of seminars and literature reports complement the research training.

Admission Requirements

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

Qualified students with undergraduate preparation in biological, biochemical, or physical sciences may apply. An adequate background in biology, general and organic chemistry, and mathematics and an overall grade-point average of 3.00 or better are required.

The best-qualified applicants will be accepted on a space-available basis. Formal applications should contain three letters of recommendation and a brief personal essay summarizing the background and professional goals of the applicant.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

During the first year of study, Ph.D. candidates take The College of Medicine Core Curriculum (BMS 501 Regulation of Cellular and Systemic Energy Metabolism, BMS 502 Cell and Systems Biology, and BMS 503 Flow of Cellular Information) in the Fall semester to provide a strong foundation. Additional Required courses are GENET 581, IBIOS 580, IBIOS 591, MICRO 550, MICRO 551, MICRO 553, MICRO 560, MICRO 572, MICRO 581, MICRO 582, MICRO 590, and MICRO 602. To augment the core sequence of courses, students and their thesis committees will formulate an individualized advanced curriculum including departmental courses, as well as graduate courses offered by other departments.

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

COURSE ADDS

36-03-085A ASTRO 527
Computational Physics and Astrophysics
COMP PHYS & ASTROP (3)
Introduction to numerical methods for modeling physical phenomena in condensed matter, atomic and high energy physics, gravitation, cosmology and astrophy.
CROSS LIST: PHYS 527
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-03-086 C E 599
Foreign Studies
FOREIGN STUDIES (1-2 per semester/maximum of 4)
Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-087 CSE 599
Foreign Studies
FOREIGN STUDIES (1-2 per semester/maximum of 4)
Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-088 E E 599
Foreign Studies
FOREIGN STUDIES (1-2 per semester/maximum of 4)
Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-089 ENGR 599
Foreign Studies
FOREIGN STUDIES (1-2 per semester/maximum of 4)
Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

COURSECHANGES

OLD
36-03-090 ASTRO 501
Fundamental Astronomy
FUNDM ASTRONOMY (3)
Fundamental concepts, tools and techniques, and essential results in all branches of modern observational astronomy except planetary.
APPROVED START: S11994

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: FUND ASTRO
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Concepts, tools and techniques, and essential background in stellar, Galactic, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-091 ASTRO 502
Fundamental Astrophysics
FUNDM ASTROPHYSICS (3)
Fundamental tools and results of modern astrophysical theory. Gravitation; gas dynamics; radiation processes; radiative transfer; atomic structure and transitions.
APPROVED START: S11994

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: FUND ASTROPHYS
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-092 ASTRO 504
Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy
EXTRAGALACTIC ASTR (3)
Physical cosmology and distance scale; dynamics of star clusters and galaxies; photometric and chemical evolution of galaxies and the universe.
PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 501, ASTRO 502
APPROVED START: S11994

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Extragalactic Astronomy (EXTRAGAL ASTRO)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Properties and evolution of galaxies including their stellar, interstellar, black hole and Dark Matter components.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-093 ASTRO 513
Observational Techniques in Astronomy
OBS TECH IN ASTRO (3)
Theoretical and practical aspects of modern observational astrophysics. Photometry, spectroscopy, stellar classification, detectors, space astronomy, and basic information theory.
PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 440
APPROVED START: S11991

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: OBS TECH ASTRO
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Theoretical and practical aspects of modern multiwavelength observational astrophysics including detector physics, imaging techniques, spectroscopic techniques, and data analysis principles.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 501, ASTRO 502
PROPOSED START: SP2008

OLD
36-03-094 ASTRO 530
Theory of Stellar Atmospheres
STELLAR ATMOS (3)
Theory of photospheric structure, radiative processes, and line-formation in the outer layers of stars, and interpretation of stellar spectra.
PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 510
APPROVED START: S11991

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Stellar Atmospheres (STEL ATMOS)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: The structure, physics and observational manifestations of atmospheres of stars.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 501, ASTRO 502
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-095 ASTRO 534
Stellar Structure and Evolution
STEL STRUC & EVOL (3)
Theory of physical processes, structure, and evolutionary changes of stars; nature of intrinsic variable stars; the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.
PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 510 or PHYS 561
APPROVED START: S11991

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: STEL STRUC EVOL
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Physics of stellar interiors, stellar structure, and evolutionary changes of stars from pre-main sequence through final states.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 501, ASTRO 502
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-096 ASTRO 542
Gaseous Nebulae and Interstellar Matter
GAS NEB (3)
Theory and observations of galactic nebulae and interstellar medium, and problems related to the formation of stars.
PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 510
APPROVED START: S11991

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Interstellar Medium and Star Formation (ISM & STAR FORM)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Theory and observation of the interstellar medium of our Galaxy and the process of star and planet formation.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 501, ASTRO 502
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-097 ASTRO 550
High-Energy Astrophysics
HIGH ENERGY ASTRO (3)
Theory and observations of x-rays and gamma rays from stars, black holes, neutron stars, supernova remnants, and extragalactic objects.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 400; PHYS 410 or PHYS 454
APPROVED START: S11991

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: HI ENER ASTROPHYS
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Theory and observations of X-rays, gamma-rays and other high energy radiation from Galactic and extragalactic sources.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 501, ASTRO 502
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-097A PHYS 527
Computational Physics
COMP PHYSICS (3)
Introduction to and applications of computer simulations and numerical methods to condensed matter, atomic and laser physics, hydrodynamics, nonlinear phenomena, high energy physics and astrophysics.
APPROVED START: S11995

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Computational Physics and Astrophysics (COMP PHYS & ASTROP)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to numerical methods for modeling physical phenomena in condensed matter, atomic and high energy physics, gravitation, cosmology and astrphy.
ADD CROSS LIST: ASTRO 527
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-098 V SC 597
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject whihc may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year
APPROVED START: S12003

NEW
CHANGE TO VB SC
PROPOSED START: FA2008

COURSE DROPS

36-03-099 ASTRO 510
Astrophysics
ASTROPHYSICS (3)
The theory of atomic structure and spectra and the theory of equilibrium statistical mechanics with applications to astrophysical plasmas.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 410
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-100 ASTRO 515
Astrophysical Data Analysis
ASTRO DATA ANYL (1)
Statistical methods and data handling techniques as used in astronomy. Least squares fitting; non-linear regression; data filtering; non-parametric statistics.
PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 440, STAT 501 or equivalent
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-101 ASTRO 528
Radiation Processes in Astrophysics
RAD PROC ASTROPHYS (3)
General processes of importance in high energy, radio, and UV-optical-IR astronomy. Emphasis on physical principles of continuum processes.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 400
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-102 ASTRO 540
Galactic Astronomy
GALACTIC ASTRONOMY (3)
Phenomenological investigations of the interstellar medium and star formation, the structure, dynamics, and evolution of our and other normal galaxies.
PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 440
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-103 ASTRO 582
Radio Astronomy
RADIO ASTRONOMY (3)
Methods of radio astronomy and its contribution to modern astrophysics. Galactic and extragalactic sources, using line, continuum, and interferometric observations.
PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 440
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-104 ASTRO 583
Galaxies, Quasars, and Cosmology
GAL QUASARS COSMOL (3)
Structure and population of the Milky Way galaxy, properties of galaxies, properties and nature of quasars, distance scale, and deacceleration parameter.
PREREQUISITE: ASTRO 582
PROPOSED START: SP2008

APPENDIX C
College of Medicine

COURSE ADDS

36-03-105 EBM 713
Evidence-based Medicine I
EBM (1)
This is fundamentally a course about applying the basic principles of clinical epidemiology/biostatistics to clinical medicine. Physicians need to be knowledgeable consumers of medical literature/information whatever the source. Physicians need to be able to judge the validity of scientific evidence and apply it to patient care.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-106 EBM 723
Evidence-based Medicine II
EBM (1)
This is fundamentally a course about applying the basic principles of clinical epidemiology/biostatistics to clinical medicine. Physicians need to be knowledgeable consumers of medical literature/information whatever the source. Physicians need to be able to judge the validity of scientific evidence and apply it to patient care.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

COURSE DROPS

36-03-107 PPS 713
Patients, Physicians, and Society
PATIENT/PHYS/SOC (4)
This integrated course includes physical diagnosis, clinical interviewing; topics in humanities such as professional responsibility and cultural issues in medicine.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-108 PPS 714
Patients, Physicians, and Society
PATIENT/PHYS/SOC (3)
Continuation of 713; emphasis on aspects of humanities, behavioral science, biostatistics, research methods, and computing.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

APPENDIX D
Dickinson School of Law

COURSE ADDS

36-03-109 SKILS 997
Special Topics
SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: Y
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
PROPOSED START: SP2008

36-03-110 INTER 983
Applied Human Rights
APPLIED HUMAN RTS (3-4) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
An advanced international human rights law course in which students engage in faculty-supervised research on projects for human rights organizations.
PREREQUISITE: International Protection of Human Rights Seminar (with minimum grade of B) or International Law (with minimum grade of A-).
PROPOSED START: SP2008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-03-111 IHASE 995A
In-House Clinic--Art, Sports, and Entertainment Law
IH ART/SPRT/ENTRMT (1) CRDT ONLY: Y ANON GR: N
This clinic is designed to acquaint students with the unique yet pragmatic knowledge and skills incident to rendering quality legal service in the art, sports, and entertainment professions.
PREREQUISITE: SEM 927
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 1-2
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-03-112 INTPR 980
Patents
PATENTS (2)
This course is an examination of the legal requirements for obtaining patent protection for an invention. The statutory foundations of United States patent law are examined through an analysis of patent prosecution practice and patent litigation. The course also considers United States patent practice in the context of international intellectual property law.
APPROVED START: SP2003

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Patent Law (PATENT LAW)
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-03-113 SEM 944
International Organizations Seminar
IO SEMINAR (2)
This seminar aims at examining the history, structure, operating philosophy and functions of international organizations, as well as the international legal framework in which they operate. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of international organizations as critical actors in and components of modern international society, and of their respective roles and functions in the international order.
APPROVED: S12007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: INTL ORGS SEMINAR
PROPOSED START: FA2008

COURSE DROPS

36-03-114 IHASE 995B
In-House Clinic--Art, Sports, and Entertainment Law
IH ART/SPRT/ENTRMT (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
This clinic is designed to acquaint students with the unique yet pragmatic knowledge and skills incident to rendering quality legal service in the art, sports, and entertainment professions.
PREREQUISITE: SEM 927
PROPOSED START: FA2008