UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEEAGENDA

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 20071A-308

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee: D. Podell, F. Soto, G. Simmons, J. Oppenheimer, T. Tellefsen, S. Zhou, J. Owens, B. Carolan, L. Li, C. Marvin, S. Smith-Peters, S. Toor, E. Abdeslem, A. Leykam, S. Wollman, C. Chris, C. Theobald, A. Sammarco, B. Reinhardt, R. Flanagan, Katie Cumiskey, R. de la Dehesa, R. Vogel, M. Raghunath

Staff: M. Carlin, V. DiMeglio, N. Green

Date: November 2, 2007

1. Approval of the minutes from the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting of October 5, 2007 (attached).

2. Proposals from the Performing and Creative Arts Department for:a. change in existing course ART 306 Nineteenth Century Artb. change in existing course ART 307 Twentieth-Century Artc. change in existing course ART 308 American Art Since 1945d. changes in a degree program: Art BA e. changes in a degree program: Art BS f. changes in a degree program: Art (BA or BS) Photography Concentrationg. changes in a degree program: Art BA (minor)h. a Minor in Photographyi. a new course ART/PHO 314 Contemporary Issues of Photography

3. Proposal from the Department of Nursing for a new course:a. NRS 325 Nursing Care at the End-of-Life (regularizing from NRS 503)

4. Proposals from the Department of Engineering Science and Physics for changes in existing courses:a. PHY 350/ENS 350 Transport Processesb. PHY 450 Fluid Mechanics

5. Proposals from the Biology Department for a change in existing courses: a. MDT 319 Cytotechnology Training I b. MDT 321 Histotechnology Training Ic. MDT 380 Medical Technology Training I d. MDT 381 Clinical Chemistry Training e. MDT 382 Hematology-Coagulation Trainingf. MDT 383 Clinical Microscopy Training

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g. MDT 395 Nuclear Medicine Training I h. MDT 419 Cytotechnology Training II i. MDT 421 Histotechnology Training IIj. MDT 480 Medical Technology Training II k. MDT 481 Clinical Microbiology Training l. MDT 482 Immuno-Hematology Trainingm.MDT 483 Serology-Immunology Trainingn. MDT 484 Clinical Parasitology Trainingo. MDT 495 Nuclear Medicine Training II

6. Proposal from the Macaulay Honors College for change in existing course:a. HSSH 205 The Non-Western Experience: Humanities

7. Proposals from the Department of Mathematics for:a. change in Degree Program: Mathematics B.S.b. change in existing course: MTH 030 Intermediate Algebrac. change in existing course: MTH 113 Introduction to Probability and Statisticsd. change in existing course:MTH 123 College Algebra and Trigonometrye. change in existing course: MTH 130 Pre-Calculus Mathematicsf. change in existing course: MTH 230 Calculus I with Pre-Calculusg. change in existing course: MTH 330 Applied Mathematical Analysis Ih. change in existing course MTH 441 Topologyi. topics course MTH 518 Introduction to Cryptology

8. Old Business

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1. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

MINUTES from the Meeting of October 5, 2007

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Undergraduate Curriculum Committee: D. Podell, F. Soto, G. Simmons, J. Oppenheimer, T. Tellefsen, S. Zhou, L. Li, C. Marvin, S. Smith-Peter, S. Toor, A. Leykam, S. Wollman, C. Chris, C. Theobald, M. Massoni, B. Reinhardt, I. Sekerina (Alt.), R. de la Dehesa, B. CarolanStaff: M. Carlin, V. DiMeglio, N. GreenAbsent: J. Owens, R. Vogel, M. Raghunath, B. MonteroDate: October 5, 2007

1. Approval of the minutes from the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee meeting of September 5, 2007 were unanimously approved.

2. Proposal from the Business Department for a change in degree requirements:• International Business Concentration was unanimously approved.• C. Theobold suggested the Business Department consider increasing the

Foreign Language credit requirement for the International Business Concentration from 0-8 to 0-12 credits. T. Tellefsen will speak to Professor Zimmerman about the suggestion.

• Dean Soto will be following up with Ann Helm (International Service) about how the College evaluates study abroad courses.

3. Proposal from the Department of Psychology for a topics course:• PSY 525 Forensic Psychology was unanimously approved.• When regularized, this course will have a 200-level equivalency.

4. Proposal from the Performing and Creative Arts Department for a new course: • PHO 315 Visiting Artist Workshop was unanimously approved.

5. Proposal from the Department of Biology for a change in degree requirements:• Medical Technology BS was unanimously approved.

6. Dean Soto and Dean Simmons are scheduling a meeting to discuss Learning Goals and Assessment Plans templates. These templates can be used as a guide by faculty preparing curricular proposals. Both Deans reminded the committee members that the goals (3-4) need to be linked to the assessment plans.

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2. Proposals from the Performing and Creative Arts Departmenta. Proposal for a change in existing course ART 306 Nineteenth-Century ArtIDENTIFICATION: ART 306 Nineteenth-Century ArtFROM: COURSE: ART [306]TITLE: Nineteenth-Century ArtCREDITS and HOURS: 4 hours, 4 creditsPRE-REQUISITES: ENG 111; and ART 100 or 200 or 201 or permission of the instructor CO-REQUISITES: NAPRE-REQUISITES or CO-REQUISITES: NADESCRIPTION: An analysis of the principal currents of European and American art from the revolutionary period through the origins of modernism in the last years of the century. Topics to be covered include Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism.TO:COURSE: ART 207CREDITS and HOURS: no changePRE-REQUISITES: no changeCO-REQUISITES: no changePRE-REQUISITES or CO-REQUISITES: no changeDESCRIPTION: no changeEFFECTIVE: Fall 2008RATIONALE: This change is introduced to return Nineteenth-Century Art to a 200-level and to re-open the availability of it as a possible “Art and Communication” choice in the general education menu. When the changes in the course level were made in 2005 it was thought that our students would be able to handle a more in-depth approach required by a 300-level course in their junior year. This has proven not to be the case. It has become clear that the broader methodological approaches covered in a 200-level survey need to be reviewed and reiterated in the single century survey course. LEARNING GOALS:

1. Students will be introduced to methods of visual analysis appropriate to different nineteenth-century art movements.

2. Students will gain an understanding of the ways in which social and historical changes affect artists’ subject matter and style as well as the role of the artist within society.

3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the decisive difference between the experience of looking at a work of art in reproduction and the experience of looking at and analyzing a work of art in the original. Visiting New York City museums will be an essential part of this course.

ASSESSMENT PLAN:1. The midterm and final exam questions will test the students’ ability to undertake

visual analysis of works of art from different nineteenth-century art movements. The exam will also include a number of works that are unknown to them in that they had not been discussed in the course and do not appear in the text book. This will require them to demonstrate their ability to apply principles and methods

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presented in the course and allow the instructor to assess the degree to which these principles had been understood.

2. A final research paper will ensure that students also consider historical and social factors in concert with close visual analysis of original works of art.

3. Students will complete three papers. All three papers are intended to demonstrate the importance of viewing original works of art. The first will be a short visual analysis based upon an original work of art viewed in a New York City museum. The second paper will prepare students for the final research paper. In this paper students must demonstrate an understanding of historical and stylistic issues relevant to the topic based upon guided library research. Building on this, the final paper will require that the student undertake an in-depth visual analysis based upon applying their skills of visual analysis to the study of two works of art in the original. At least one class will be conducted in a museum in the city. With the final paper students must demonstrate a clear difference between ideas based upon library research and those developed through first-hand visual analysis.

APPROVAL: PCA department curriculum committee 10/11/07 CONSULTATION: No other departments are effected by this change.All members of the Art faculty of the PCA department have been consulted.OTHER:

b. Proposal for a change in existing course ART 307 Twentieth-Century ArtIDENTIFICATION: ART 307 Twentieth-Century ArtFROM: COURSE: ART [307]TITLE: Twentieth-Century ArtCREDITS and HOURS: 4 hours, 4 creditsPRE-REQUISITES: ENG 111; and ART 100 or 200 or 201 or permission of the instructorDESCRIPTION: An analysis of the principal developments in art from the end of the 19th century through the present. TO:COURSE: ART 208CREDITS and HOURS: no changePRE-REQUISITES: no changeCO-REQUISITES: no changePRE-REQUISITES or CO-REQUISITES: no changeDESCRIPTION: no changeEFFECTIVE: Fall 2008RATIONALE: This change is introduced to return Twentieth-Century Art to a 200-level and to re-open the availability of it as a possible “Art and Communication” choice in the general education menu. When the changes in the course level were made in 2005 it was thought that our students would be able to handle a more in-depth approach required by a 300-level course. This has proven not to be the case. It has become clear that the broader methodological approaches covered in a 200-level survey need to be reviewed and reiterated in the single century survey course. LEARNING GOALS:

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1. Students will be introduced to methods of visual analysis appropriate to different twentieth-century art movements.

2. Students will gain an understanding of the ways in which social and historical changes affect artists’ subject matter and style as well as the role of the artist within society.

3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the decisive difference between the experience of looking at a work of art in reproduction and the experience of looking at and analyzing a work of art in the original. Visiting New York City museums will be an essential part of this course.

ASSESSMENT PLAN:1. The midterm and final exam questions will test the students’ ability to undertake

visual analysis of works of art from different twentieth-century art movements. The exam will also include a number of works that are unknown to them in that they had not been discussed in the course and do not appear in the text book. This will require them to demonstrate their ability to apply principles and methods presented in the course and allow the instructor to assess the degree to which these principles had been understood.

2. A final research paper will ensure that students also consider historical and social factors in concert with close visual analysis of original works of art.

3. Students will complete three papers. All three papers are intended to demonstrate the importance of viewing original works of art. The first will be a short visual analysis based upon viewing an original work of art in a New York City museum. The second paper will prepare students for the final research paper. In this paper students must demonstrate an understanding of historical and stylistic issues relevant to the topic based upon guided library research. Building on this, the final paper will require that the student undertake an in-depth visual analysis based upon applying their skills of visual analysis to the study of two works of art in the original. At least one class will be conducted in a museum in the city. With the final paper students must demonstrate a clear difference between ideas based upon library research and those developed through first-hand visual analysis.

APPROVAL: PCA department curriculum committee 10/11/07 CONSULTATION: No other departments are effected by this change.All members of the Art faculty of the PCA department have been consulted.OTHER:

c. Proposal for a change in existing course ART 308 American Art Since 1945IDENTIFICATION: ART 308 American Art Since 1945FROM: COURSE: ART 308/AMS 308TITLE: American Art Since 1945CREDITS and HOURS: 4 hours, 4 creditsPRE-REQUISITES: ART/AMS 209 or AMS 212 or ART [307]DESCRIPTION: The course will examine the development of American Art since World War II.

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COURSE: No ChangeCREDITS and HOURS: No changePRE-REQUISITES: ART/AMS 209 or AMS 212 or ART 208DESCRIPTION: no changeEFFECTIVE: Fall 2008RATIONALE: The change to the pre-requisites for ART 308 is in keeping with the change to the course number and a reflection of the above proposed changes. LEARNING GOALS:

1. Students will gain a deeper understanding of methods of visual analysis and will be introduced to new approaches that have been developed in response to rapid transformations in the visual arts that are particular to this period.

2. Students will gain familiarity with social and historical considerations that affect the visual arts and the choices artists make; from the emergence of cold war consumer society, to new social movements such as civil rights and the women’s movement.

3. Students will gain a greater awareness of the breadth of methods, materials, and the new kinds of exhibition contexts now used by contemporary artists in the United States.

ASSESSMENT PLAN: 1. In the midterm and final exam questions will test the students’ ability to conduct

visual analysis of a variety of different kinds of works from traditional painting, sculpture, and photography to installation and time-based works that challenge conventional categories. The exam will also include a number of works that are unknown to them in that they had not been discussed in the course and do not appear in the text book. This will require them to demonstrate their ability to apply principles and methods presented in the course and allow the instructor to assess the degree to which these principles had been understood.

2. A final research paper will ensure that students also consider historical and social factors in concert with close visual analysis of original works of art.

3. A class field trip to contemporary art galleries in New York City (including one “non-traditional” space) combined with a short exhibition response paper will ensure that students gain a greater understanding of contemporary art practice.

APPROVAL: PCA department curriculum committee 10/11/07 CONSULTATION: American Studies, Tim Gray has been apprized of these changes via email 09/10/07.OTHER:

d. Changes in a degree program: IDENTIFICATION: Art BA

HEGIS Number: 1002SED Program Code: 02844

EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008FROM:Art (BA)Pre-Major Requirements: 14 credits Students planning to major in Art must complete the following pre-major courses, some

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of which may also satisfy general education requirements: ART 120 Introductory Drawing 2 credits ART 130 Introductory Painting 2 credits ART 150 Introductory Sculpture 2 credits ART 200 History of Art to the Renaissance 4 credits ART 201 History of Art since the Renaissance 4 credits

Major Requirements: 34 credits At least [four credits of] art history courses [at the 300 level and four credits of art history courses at the 400 level] ART 300 Medieval and Renaissance Art ART 301 Baroque Art ART 303 History of Photography [ART 305 Museum and Gallery Training][ART 306] Nineteenth-Century Art [ART 307] Twentieth-Century Art ART 308 American Art since 1945 ART 410 Major Artist I ART 411 Major Artist II ART 440 Contemporary Art Theory I ART 441 Contemporary Art Theory II At least six credits of studio art courses beyond the 100 level: ART 220 Intermediate Drawing ART 225 Portrait Drawing II ART 230 Intermediate Painting ART 245 Printmaking ART 250 Intermediate Sculpture ART 275 Studio Art Theory and PracticeART 320 Advanced Drawing ART 325 Portrait Drawing III ART 330 Advanced Painting ART 345 Intermediate Printmaking ART 350 Advanced Sculpture ART 375 Intermediate Studio Art Theory and Practice ART 445 Advanced Printmaking And an additional 20 credits from art history or studio art courses beyond the 100 level. Electives: 13-34 credits Total Credits Required: 120 TO:Art (BA) Pre-Major Requirements: No changeMajor Requirements: 34 creditsAt least eight credits of art history courses beyond the 100 level and pre-major requirementsART 203 Art of the Ancient WorldART 207 Nineteenth-Century Art

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ART 208 Twentieth-Century ArtART 209 Art and Society in AmericaART 240 Women and the Fine ArtsART 300 Renaissance and Medieval ArtART 301 Baroque ArtART 303 History of PhotographyART 308 American Art since 1945ART 410 Major Artist IART 411 Major Artist IIART 440 Contemporary Art Theory IART 441 Contemporary Art Theory IIAt least six credits of studio art courses beyond the 100 level: ART 220 Intermediate Drawing ART 225 Portrait Drawing II ART 230 Intermediate Painting ART 245 Printmaking ART 250 Intermediate Sculpture ART 275 Studio Art Theory and PracticeART 320 Advanced Drawing ART 325 Portrait Drawing III ART 330 Advanced Painting ART 345 Intermediate Printmaking ART 350 Advanced Sculpture ART 375 Intermediate Studio Art Theory and Practice ART 445 Advanced Printmaking And an additional 20 credits from art history or studio art courses beyond the 100 level. Electives: No ChangeTotal Credits Required: No ChangeRATIONALE: The removal of the 300 and 400 level requirements reflects the real needs of the program. When the changes in the course level were made in 2005 it was thought that our students would be able to handle a more in-depth approach required by a progressive 300-level to 400-level program of study. This has proven not to be the case. It has become clear that the broader methodological approaches covered in a 200-level survey need to be reviewed and reiterated in the single century survey course. Only a minority of the art majors are able to attain the level of understanding required of these higher level courses. ART 203 Art of the Ancient World, ART 209 Art and Society in America, and ART 240 Women and the Fine Arts were erroneously missing from the list of available art history choices. ART 305 Museum and Gallery Training has been removed from the list of possible art history courses in order to ensure that students select only academic courses as part of their foundation in art history. They may select this more practical course, however, as part of the “additional 20 credits from art history or studio art courses.” APPROVAL: PCA department curriculum committee 10/11/07 CONSULTATION: All full-time faculty members in the art program have been consulted and approve the proposed changes.OTHER: NA

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e. Changes in a degree program:IDENTIFICATION: Art BS

HEGIS Number: 1002SED Program Code: 02842

EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008

FROM:Art (BS) Pre-Major Requirements: 14 credits Students planning to major in Art must complete the following pre-major courses, some of which may also satisfy general education requirements: ART 120 Introductory Drawing 2 credits ART 130 Introductory Painting 2 credits ART 150 Introductory Sculpture 2 credits ART 200 History of Art to the Renaissance 4 credits ART 201 History of Art since the Renaissance 4 credits Major Requirements: 34 credits At least eight credits of art history courses beyond the 100: ART 203 Art of the Ancient World ART 209 Art and Society in America ART 210 The Architect and Society ART 211 History of Printmaking ART 240 Women and the Fine Arts ART 300 Medieval and Renaissance Art ART 301 Baroque Art ART 303 History of Photography ART 305 Museum and Gallery Training [ART 306] Nineteenth-Century Art [ART 307] Twentieth-Century Art ART 308 American Art since 1945 ART 410 Major Artist I ART 411 Major Artist II ART 440 Contemporary Art Theory I ART 441 Contemporary Art Theory II At least 26 credits of studio art courses beyond the 100 level: ART 220 Intermediate Drawing ART 225 Portrait Drawing II ART 230 Intermediate Painting ART 245 Printmaking ART 250 Intermediate Sculpture ART 275 Studio Art Theory and Practice ART 320 Advanced Drawing ART 325 Portrait Drawing III ART 330 Advanced Painting ART 345 Intermediate Printmaking

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ART 350 Advanced Sculpture ART 375 Intermediate Studio Art Theory and Practice ART 445 Advanced Printmaking Electives: 13-34 credits Total Credits Required: 120 TO:Pre-Major Requirements: No Change Major Requirements: 34 credits At least eight credits of art history courses beyond the 100 level:ART 203 Art of the Ancient WorldART 207 Nineteenth-Century ArtART 208 Twentieth-Century ArtART 209 Art and Society in AmericaART 240 Women and the Fine ArtsART 300 Renaissance and Medieval ArtART 301 Baroque ArtART 303 History of PhotographyART 305 Museum and Gallery TrainingART 308 American Art since 1945ART 410 Major Artist IART 411 Major Artist IIART 440 Contemporary Art Theory IART 441 Contemporary Art Theory IIAt least 26 credits of studio art courses beyond the 100 level: ART 220 Intermediate Drawing ART 225 Portrait Drawing II ART 230 Intermediate Painting ART 245 Printmaking ART 250 Intermediate Sculpture ART 275 Studio Art Theory and Practice ART 320 Advanced Drawing ART 325 Portrait Drawing III ART 330 Advanced Painting ART 345 Intermediate Printmaking ART 350 Advanced Sculpture ART 375 Intermediate Studio Art Theory and Practice ART 445 Advanced Printmaking Electives: [No Change]Total Credits Required: [No Change]RATIONALE: Returning Nineteenth-Century and Twentieth-Century Art to 200 level reflects the real needs of the program and of the students. It has become clear that the broader methodological approaches covered in a 200-level survey need to be reviewed and reiterated in the single century survey course. Only a minority of the art majors are able to attain the level of understanding required of these higher level courses. APPROVAL: PCA department curriculum committee 10/11/07;

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CONSULTATION: All full-time faculty members in the art program have been consulted and approve the changes. OTHER: NA

f. Changes in a degree program: IDENTIFICATION: Art (BA or BS) Photography Concentration

HEGIS Number: 1002EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008FROM:Pre-Major Requirements: 15 credits Students planning to major in Art with the photography concentration must complete the following pre-major courses, some of which may also satisfy general education requirements. ART 200 History of Art to the Renaissance 4 credits ART 201 History of Art since the Renaissance 4 credits PHO 120 Basic Photography 3 credits and two of the following: 4 credits ART 120 Introductory Drawing ART 130 Introductory Painting ART 150 Introductory Sculpture Major Requirements: 34 credits At least eight credits of art history courses beyond the 100 level including ART 303 History of Photography The remaining course may be chosen from: ART 203 Art of the Ancient World ART 209 Art and Society in America ART 210 The Architect and Society ART 211 History of Printmaking ART 240 Women and the Fine Arts ART 300 Medieval and Renaissance Art ART 301 Baroque Art [ART 303 History of Photography] [ART 305 Museum and Gallery Training][ART 306] Nineteenth-Century Art [ART 307] Twentieth-Century Art ART 308 American Art since 1945 ART 410 Major Artist I ART 411 Major Artist II ART 440 Contemporary Art Theory I ART 441 Contemporary Art Theory II At least nine credits of photography courses beyond the 100 level chosen from: PHO 220 Intermediate Photography PHO 230 Color Photography PHO 240 Photojournalism PHO 250 Studio Photography I PHO 320 The Photographic Portfolio

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PHO 360 Studio Photography II including at least one course at the 300 or 400 level. The remaining 17 credits may be chosen from courses in art and photography beyond the 100 level. Electives: 12-33 creditsTotal Credits Required: 120 TO:Pre-Major Requirements: [no change]Major Requirements: 34 credits At least 8 credits of art history beyond the 100 level including:ART 303 History of PhotographyThe remaining course may be chosen from:ART 203 Art of the Ancient WorldART 207 Nineteenth-Century ArtART 208 Twentieth-Century ArtART 209 Art and Society in AmericaART 240 Women and the Fine ArtsART 300 Renaissance and Medieval ArtART 301 Baroque ArtART 308 American Art since 1945ART 410 Major Artist IART 411 Major Artist IIART 440 Contemporary Art Theory IART 441 Contemporary Art Theory IIART 440 Contemporary Art Theory I ART 441 Contemporary Art Theory II At least nine credits of photography courses beyond the 100 level chosen from: PHO 220 Intermediate Photography PHO 230 Color Photography PHO 240 Photojournalism PHO 250 Studio Photography I PHO 320 The Photographic Portfolio PHO 360 Studio Photography II including at least one course at the 300 or 400 level. The remaining 17 credits may be chosen from courses in art and photography beyond the 100 level. Electives: [No Change]Total Credits Required: [No Change ]RATIONALE: Returning Nineteenth-Century and Twentieth-Century Art to 200 level reflects the real needs of the program and of the students. It has become clear that the broader methodological approaches covered in a 200-level survey need to be reviewed and reiterated in the single century survey course. Only a minority of the art majors are able to attain the level of understanding required of these higher level courses. ART 305 Museum and Gallery Training has been removed from the list of possible art history courses in order to ensure that students select only academic courses as part of their foundation in art history.

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APPROVAL: PCA department curriculum committee 10/11/07 CONSULTATION: All full-time faculty members in the art program have been consulted and approve the changes. OTHER: NA

g. Changes in a degree program:IDENTIFICATION: Art BA (minor)

HEGIS Number: 1002SED Program Code: 02844

EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008FROM:Minor (18 credits) Two different paths may be taken to complete an Art minor: Path I: Art History ART 200 History of Art to the Renaissance 4 credits ART 201 History of Art since the Renaissance 4 credits and at least 10 credits of art history beyond the 100 level: ART 203 Art of the Ancient World ART 209 Art and Society in America ART 210 The Architect and Society ART 211 History of Printmaking ART 240 Women and the Fine Arts ART 300 Medieval and Renaissance Art ART 301 Baroque Art ART 303 History of Photography ART 305 Museum and Gallery Training [ART 306] Nineteenth-Century Art [ART 307] Twentieth-Century Art ART 308 American Art since 1945 ART 410 Major Artist I ART 411 Major Artist II ART 440 Contemporary Art Theory IART 441 Contemporary Art Theory II Path II: Studio Art ART 120 Introductory Drawing 2 credits ART 130 Introductory Painting 2 credits ART 150 Introductory Sculpture 2 credits and at least 12 credits of studio art courses beyond the 100 level: ART 220 Intermediate Drawing ART 225 Portrait Drawing II ART 230 Intermediate Painting ART 245 Printmaking ART 250 Intermediate Sculpture ART 275 Studio Art Theory and Practice ART 320 Advanced Drawing ART 325 Portrait Drawing III

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ART 330 Advanced Painting ART 345 Intermediate Printmaking ART 350 Advanced Sculpture ART 375 Intermediate Studio Art Theory and Practice ART 445 Advanced Printmaking TO: Minor (18 credits) Two different paths may be taken to complete an Art minor: Path I: Art History ART 200 History of Art to the Renaissance 4 credits ART 201 History of Art since the Renaissance 4 credits and at least 10 credits of art history beyond the 100 level: ART 203 Art of the Ancient WorldART 207 Nineteenth-Century ArtART 208 Twentieth-Century ArtART 209 Art and Society in AmericaART 240 Women and the Fine ArtsART 300 Renaissance and Medieval ArtART 301 Baroque ArtART 303 History of PhotographyART 308 American Art since 1945ART 410 Major Artist IART 411 Major Artist IIART 440 Contemporary Art Theory IART 441 Contemporary Art Theory IIPath II: Studio Art [no change]RATIONALE: Returning Nineteenth-Century and Twentieth-Century Art to 200 level reflects the real needs of the program and of the students. It has become clear that the broader methodological approaches covered in a 200-level survey need to be reviewed and reiterated in the single century survey course. Only a minority of the art minors are able to attain the level of understanding required of these higher level courses. APPROVAL: PCA department curriculum committee 10/11/07; CONSULTATION: All full-time faculty members in the art program have been consulted and approve the changes. OTHER: NA

h. Proposal for a Minor in PhotographyPre-Minor Requirements: 3 creditsPHO 120 Introduction to Photography – Photography I 3 credits

Minor Requirements: 12- 15 credits At least 4 courses in photography at or above the 200-level. Whenever possible it should include at least one course that emphasizes the theoretical or historical underpinnings of photography chosen from: PHO 220, PHO 365, ART 303 (History of Photography), PHO/ART 3xx

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Rationale: This minor is being created out of student interest and to increase the opportunity for those not majoring in Art to study photography. Learning Goals: Students completing the courses for the minor should be able to:

• understand the principles and techniques of camera (35mm and medium format) and darkroom practice

• find an understanding of the photographic image, its theoretical and conceptual underpinnings, that reaches beyond a standard silver gelatin print

• discuss and interpret the intellectual bases of photographic works and their historical, cultural and theoretical ramifications

• speak about their own artistic work in a meaningful and adequate manner • understand the context of photography within the art world and the possibilities of

employment within the area of the Science and Humanities Assessment Plan: The performance of the program will be assessed by evaluating the following:

• The presentation of portfolios, which have to reflect the knowledge gained at the end of each semester. The portfolios have to illustrate a progression.

• All classes at the 100- and 200 level will be given a departmentally issued technical exam which will be used to assess the student’s knowledge and progress; it also will be used as data for program improvement.

Approval: PCA October 11, 2007Consultation: PCA department

i. Proposal for a new course ART/PHO 3XX Photography and Art HistoryIDENTIFICATION: ART/PHO 3XX PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART HISTORYCOURSE: ART/PHO 3XXTITLE: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PHOTOGRAPHYCREDITS AND HOURS: 4 credits; 4 hoursDESCRIPTION: This course will investigate contemporary issues in photography from aesthetic, art historical, and philosophical perspectives. It will be team-taught by an art historian and photographer. Students are strongly advised to take ART 303 prior to enrolling.PRE-REQUISITES: ART 100 or ART 200 or ART 201 or PHO 220 and ENG 151. DESIGNATION: Liberal Arts and Sciences.LEARNING GOALS:4. Students will be introduced to methods of visual analysis appropriate to different

issues of contemporary photography.5. Students will gain an understanding of the ways in which social, theoretical and

historical changes affect artists’ subject matter and style as well as the role of the medium within society today.

6. Students will learn and sharpen the ability to access theoretical texts, the ability to discuss and interpret the intellectual bases of photographic works.

7. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the decisive difference between the experience of looking at a work of art in reproduction and the experience of looking

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at and analyzing a work of art in the original. Visiting New York City museums will be an essential part of this course.

ASSESSMENT PLAN:4. The midterm and final exam questions will test the students’ ability to undertake

visual analysis of works of contemporary photography. The exam will also include a number of works that are unknown to them in that they had not been discussed in the course and do not appear in the text book. This will require them to demonstrate their ability to apply principles and methods presented in the course and allow the instructor to assess the degree to which these principles had been understood.

5. A final research paper will ensure that students also consider historical, aesthetical and theoretical factors in concert with close visual analysis of original works of art.

RATIONALE: This course will provide both art history and photography students withthe analytic skills necessary to evaluate and critique works of photography as fine art. It will cater to both the needs of art history students in their assessment and analysis of the work of historical significant photographers and the needs of photographic majors the production and presentation of their own work.SCHEDULING: once every three semestersENROLLMENT: Enrollment is anticipated to be between 10 -15 students judgingfrom previous enrollment figures in upper level art history electives and upper level photography courses.COURSE CAP: Since we would like to run the class as a seminar, more than fifteenstudents would not be productive.ROLE IN THE CURRICULUM: This course is designed to raise the academic level of the developing art history and photography disciplines. It will provide for a theoretic basis for the production and appreciation of photography as a fine art and by extensionof works of art in general. EQUIPMENT AND SPACE: This course will be scheduled to use 1P 228 or 1P 202, two rooms that are equipped with screens, projectors and dimmer lights, as are appropriate for art history courses.APPROVAL: PCA October 11, 2007CONSULTATION: PCA department

Syllabus CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PHOTOGRAPHY

ReadingsDavid Campany, Art and Photography, Phaidon, 2003 [DC]. Other readings will be handed out in photocopied form [PC].

Course DescriptionThis course will investigate contemporary issues in photography from aesthetic, art historical, and philosophical perspectives.

Course Requirements & AssignmentsMidterm and final exams, 1 gallery report (2 pages), in-class reading presentations, and a final essay (6 pages). In preparation for the essay you will be asked to complete and hand in an

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annotated bibliography (your own notes taken from books and articles on your essay topic). The annotated bibliography will include a specified number of scholarly sources (books and articles) about your essay topic.

Class attendance is mandatory. You are expected to stay for the entire class meeting. Lack of attendance and early departure will reflect in your final grade. Three absences will result into a WU (see academic catalog). You are responsible for taking notes in lectures, paying attention to all announcements, and fulfilling all assignments. Participating in classroom discussion is an essential part of the course NOT optional. Grade breakdown: gallery paper 10%; midterm 20 %; final paper (including annotated bibliography) 35%; final exam 20 %; participation and in-class presentations 15%.

Class schedule:

Aug 30 Introduction: What is a Photograph?Graham Clark “What is a Photograph?”

Sept 6 Reading PhotographsSekula “Meditations on a Triptych” [DC]Barthes extract from Camera Lucida [DC]

Sept 13 NO CLASS (Rosh Hashanah)

Sept 20 Photography Inside and Outside the Gallery Douglas Crimp “The Musueum’s Old, the Library’s New Subject” [DC]Vicki Goldberg, Light Matters (excerpt) Andy Grundberg, The Crises of the Real, “Barbara Kruger: Photomontage with Difference” The first half of the class will be held in the library

** GALLERY REPORT DUE IN CLASS **

Sept 27 Looking at Photographs – the Gaze, Gender, and PowerGuest speaker: Zoe Strauss Mulvey “Cosmetics and Abjection” [DC]Stezaker “The Look” [DC]

Oct 4 Beauty and CensorshipSteven C. Dubin “Gay Images and the Social Construction of Acceptability” [PC]Anne Higonnet “Knowing Childhood” [PC]

Oct 11 Beauty & Censorship continued & Midterm review David Hickey The Invisible Dragon [PC] Carol Becker, “Social Responsibility and the Place of the Artists in Society” [PC]

Oct 18 MIDTERM

Oct 25 Beauty and the EverydayCharlotte Cotton “Something or Nothing,” The Photograph as Contemporary Art [PC]. Cell phone photo assignment due in class.

Nov 1 Neue Sachlichkeit RediscoveredBechers conversation [DC]

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Carl Andre “A Note on Bern and Hilla Becher” [DC]** ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY DUE IN CLASS **

Nov 8 CLASS TRIP

Nov 15 Performance Jo Spence interview with John Roberts [DC]Derrida, “The Photograph as Copy, Archive and Signature [DC]Qian Zhijian, “Performing Bodies: Zhang Huan, Ma Liuming and Performance Art in China, artjournal, summer 1999** Surprise special guest **

Nov 20 Narrative CONVERSION DAY TUESDAY FOLLOWS THURSDAY SCHEDULEPeter Galassi, “Unorthodox”, Jeff Wall (excerpt) [PC]

** FINAL ESSAY DUE IN CLASS **

Nov 22 NO CLASS (thanksgiving holiday)

Nov 29 Digital PhotographyLev Manovich, “The Paradox of the Digital”, The Photography Reader [PC]

Dec 6 LAST CLASS—REVIEWText to be announced

Final exam: THURSDAY DECEMBER 13th IN CLASS

Select Bibliography: Barthes, Roland. “Introduction to the Structural Analysis of Narratives”. A Barthes Reader, New York: Hill and Wang. 1982, pp. 251-296.

Becker, Carol. The Aesthetics of Power: Essays in Critical Art History. Cambridge: University Press, 1998

Bolton, Richard. The Contest of Meaning: Critical Histories of Photography. Boston: MIT Press, 1992.

Bourdieu, Pierre. Photography: A Middle-Brow Art. Cambridge: Polity Press, 1990

Burgin, Victor, ed. Thinking Photography. Oxford: The Macmillan Press, 1992.

Campany, David. Art and Photography (Themes and Movements). London: Phaidon, 2003.

Cotton, Charlotte. The Photograph as Contemporary Art. London: Thames & Hudson, 2004.

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Coste, Didier. “Narrative within Genres and Media.” Narrative as Communication. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. 1989, pp 252-296

Foster, Hal, ed. The Anti-Aesthetic: Essays on Postmodern Culture. New York: New Press, 2002.

Goldberg, Vicki, ed. Vicki Goldberg: Light Matters. New York: Aperture Foundation, 2005

Sekula, Allan. “Titanic’s wake.” Art journal, Vol. 60 No. (summer 2001), pp. 26-37.

Soutter, Lucy. “The Photographic Idea: Reconsidering Conceptual Photography.” Afterimage, Vol. 26, No. 5 (March/April 1999), pp. 8-10.

3. Proposal from the Department of Nursing for a new coursea. A new course NRS 325 Nursing Care at the End-of-Life (regularizing from NRS 503)IDENTIFICATION: NRS 325 Nursing Care at the End-of-LifeCOURSE: NRS 325 TITLE: Nursing Care at the End-of-LifeCREDITS AND HOURS: 3 Credits; 3 Class HoursDESCRIPTION: This course explores nurses’ involvement in end-of-life care. How health care team approach can address the myriad of needs facing individuals at this time of life will be discussed. Factors involved in expert nursing care which have the potential to greatly reduce the burden and distress of those facing life’s end and the ability to offer support for the physical, psychological, cultural, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families are presented.PRE-REQUISITES: Enrollment in the BS curriculum of nursing or approval of the Instructor.CO-REQUISITES: NoneDESIGNATION: Science and Technology RATIONALE: End-of-life concerns regarding patient, family and community are being addressed in nursing practice and research. Professional nurses need knowledge of palliative care to effect positive patient outcomes at the end-of-life in all health care settings. Students, patients, families and the community will benefit from the unique knowledge base of palliative care principles acquired in this course. SCHEDULING: Course will be offered every fourth semester in rotation with other elective courses in the BS curriculum in Nursing. It will replace the topic course NRS 503: Nursing Care at the End of Life.ENROLLMENT: NRS 503 has been offered twice. In Spring 2005, it had an enrollment of 11 and in Fall, 2006 an enrollment of 19. With the change in the BS nursing curriculum requirements from 1 to 2 electives, enrollment in the course is expected to increase to 25/semester.COURSE CAP: 30 Students.ROLE IN THE CURRICULUM: Course will be a nursing elective. Two nursing electives are required. Currently, three electives are offered, one each semester.

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LEARNING GOALS & ASSESSMENT PLAN:

Learning Goals Assessment PlanApply theories of nursing and the principles of hospice and palliative care that can be integrated across settings to effect quality care at the end of life.

Exam 1

Integrate critical thinking as the basis for clinical judgment in the application of nursing knowledge to end-of-life situations.

Exams 2 & 3, Term Paper/Oral Presentation

Describe the impact of nursing research on the quality care at the end-of-life.

Term Paper/Oral Presentation

Identify therapeutic nursing interventions that are congruent with meeting needs of patients and families throughout an end-of-life process.

Exams 2 & 3, Term Paper/Oral Presentation

Identify professional codes and standards that serve a basis of managing end-of-life decision-making.

Exam 2

EQUIPMENT AND SPACE: No special equipment or space is required.APPROVAL: BS Curriculum Committee approved the change of course from a topics course to an elective course on March 22, 2007.CONSULTATION: None requiredEFFECTIVE: FALL 2008

4. Proposals from the Department of Engineering Science and Physicsa. Change is an existing course PHY 350/ENS 350 Transport ProcessesIDENTIFICATION: PHY 350 Transport ProcessesFROM: COURSE: PHY 350/ENS350TITLE: Transport ProcessesCREDITS and HOURS: 4 hours; 4 creditsPRE-REQUISITES: [ENS 310 and CSC 270 or CSC 126]PRE or CO-REQUISITES: MTH 330DESCRIPTION: Introduction to momentum, heat, and mass transfer. Introduction to continuous media, control volume formulation of conservation laws, momentum and energy consideration of fluid flow, heat transfer by conduction and radiation, mass diffusion, analogies and breakdown of analogies among momentum, heat, and mass transfer.

TO: COURSE: no changeTITLE: no change CREDITS and HOURS: no changePRE-REQUISITES: PHY 310 and CSC 126

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PRE or CO-REQUISITES: no changeDESCRIPTION: no changeEFFECTIVE: Spring 2008RATIONALE: This change is appropriate for the Physics curriculum and is in line with present course offerings at the College. ENS 310 and PHY 310 are cross-listed courses. APPROVAL: Department of Engineering Science and Physics, Oct. 4th, 2007. LEARNING GOALS AND ASSESSMENT PLAN: The course focuses on learning the following program outcomes:

1. They are prepared with a solid foundation in the fundamentals that apply to the field of Physics.

2. They have the ability to interpret and compare theoretical results with actual experimental results.

3. They have developed problem-solving skills and have the ability to use their judgment necessary to solve real-life Physics problems.

ASSESSMENT PLAN: Assessment will be performed across students based on students’ portfolio (homework, midterm, final, etc.) at the end of each semester. The data will be used, along with data collected in other courses for similar program outcomes, for program improvement.CONSULTATION: Computer Science Department

b. Change in existing course PHY 450 Fluid MechanicsIDENTIFICATION: PHY 450 Fluid MechanicsFROM: COURSE: PHY 450TITLE: Fluid MechanicsCREDITS and HOURS: 4 hours; 4 creditsPRE-REQUISITES: [ENS 310]PRE or CO-REQUISITES: MTH 330DESCRIPTION: Fluid properties, fluid statics, buoyancy and stability, fluids in rigid-body motion. Basic fluid equations in differential and integral form, Navier-Strokes equation. Euler equation, Bernoulli equation, and engineering applications. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Internal incompressible viscous flow and flow measurement.

TO: COURSE: no changeTITLE: no change CREDITS and HOURS: no changePRE-REQUISITES: ENS/ PHY 310 PRE or CO-REQUISITES: no changeDESCRIPTION: no change

EFFECTIVE: Spring 2008RATIONALE: This change is appropriate for the Physics curriculum. ENS 310 and PHY 310 are cross-listed courses. APPROVAL: LEARNING GOALS:

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The course focuses on learning the following program outcomes:1. They are prepared with a solid foundation in the fundamentals that apply to the

field of Physics.

2. They have the ability to interpret and compare theoretical results with actual experimental results.

3. They have developed problem-solving skills and have the ability to use their judgment necessary to solve real-life Physics problems.

ASSESSMENT PLAN: Assessment will be performed across students based on students’ portfolio (homework, midterm, final, etc.) at the end of each semester. The data will be used, along with data collected in other courses for similar program outcomes, for program improvement.CONSULTATION: N/A

5. Proposals from the Biology Department for changes in existing courses: a. IDENTIFICATION MDT 319 CYTOTECHNOLOGY TRAINING I FROM: MDT 319 Cytotechnology Training I [16 credits ]Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator To:MDT 319 Cytotechnology Training I 12 credits Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

b. IDENTIFICATION MDT 321 HISTOTECHNOLOGY TRAINING IFROM: MDT 321 Histotechnology Training I [16 credits ]Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO:MDT 321 Histotechnology Training I 12 credits Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

c. IDENTIFICATION MDT 380 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IFrom: MDT 380 Medical Technology Training I [16 credits]Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO: MDT 380 Medical Technology Training I 12 credits Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

d. IDENTIFICATION MDT 381 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TRAINING

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From: MDT 381 Clinical Chemistry Training [8 credits ]Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator MDT 381 Clinical Chemistry Training 6 credits Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

e. IDENTIFICATION MDT 382 HEMATOLOGY-COAGULATION TRAININGFrom: MDT 382 Hematology-Coagulation Training [6 credits ]Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator To: MDT 382 Hematology-Coagulation Training 4 credits Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

f. IDENTIFICATION MDT 383 CLINICAL MICROSCOPY TRAININGFrom: MDT 383 Clinical Microscopy Training [2 credits] Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator To: MDT 383 Clinical Microscopy Training - No Change2 credits Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

g. IDENTIFICATION MDT 395 Nuclear Medicine Training IFrom:MDT 395 Nuclear Medicine Training I [16 credits ]Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO:MDT 395 Nuclear Medicine Training I 14 creditsPrerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

h. IDENTIFICATION MDT 419 Cytotechnology Training IIFROM:MDT 419 Cytotechnology Training II [16 credits] Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO:

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MDT 419 Cytotechnology Training II 12 creditsPrerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

i. IDENTIFICATION MDT 421 Histotechnology Training IIFROM:MDT 421 Histotechnology Training II [16 credits ]Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO:MDT 421 Histotechnology Training II 12 credits Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

j. IDENTIFICATION MDT 480 Medical Technology Training IIFROM:MDT 480 Medical Technology Training II [16 credits ]A continuation of MDT 380. Prerequisites: MDT 380 and permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO:MDT 480 Medical Technology Training II 12 credits A continuation of MDT 380. Prerequisites: MDT 380 and permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

k. IDENTIFICATION MDT 481 Clinical Microbiology TrainingFROM:MDT 481 Clinical Microbiology Training [6 credits ]A continuation of MDT 381. Prerequisite: MDT 381 and permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO:MDT 481 Clinical Microbiology Training 4 credits A continuation of MDT 381. Prerequisite: MDT 381 and permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

l. IDENTIFICATION MDT 482 Immuno-Hematology Training FROM:MDT 482 Immuno-Hematology Training [4 credits ]A continuation of MDT 382. Prerequisites: MDT 382 and permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO:

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MDT 482 Immuno-Hematology Training 3 credits A continuation of MDT 382. Prerequisites: MDT 382 and permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

m. IDENTIFICATION MDT 483 Serology-Immunology Training FROM:MDT 483 Serology-Immunology Training [4 credits ]A continuation of MDT 383. Prerequisites: MDT 383 and permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO:MDT 483 Serology-Immunology Training 3 credits A continuation of MDT 383. Prerequisites: MDT 383 and permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

n. IDENIFICATION MDT 484 Clinical Parasitology TrainingFROM:MDT 484 Clinical Parasitology Training [2 credits] Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO:MDT 484 Clinical Parasitology Training - No Change2 credits Prerequisite: Permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

o. IDENTIFICATION MDT 495 Nuclear Medicine Training IIFROM:MDT 495 Nuclear Medicine Training II[16 credits ]A continuation of MDT 395. Prerequisites: MDT 395 and permission of the Medical Technology coordinator TO:MDT 495 Nuclear Medicine Training II14 credits A continuation of MDT 395. Prerequisites: MDT 395 and permission of the Medical Technology coordinator

LEARNING GOALS:

ASSESSMENT PLANS:

6. Proposal from the Macaulay Honors College for a change in existing course:IDENTIFICATION: HSSH 205 The Non-Western Experience: Humanities

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FROM: COURSE: [HSSH] 205TITLE: The Non-Western Experience: HumanitiesCREDITS and HOURS: 4, 4PREREQUISITES: Admission to the Honors CollegeDESCRIPTION: A writing-intensive [introduction to selected areas and topics of the non-Western experience] through the humanities; the specific focus will be determined by the instructor. TALA

TO:COURSE: HON 205TITLE: no changeCREDITS AND HOURSE: no changePREREQUISITES: no changeDESCRIPTION: no changeEFFECTIVE: immediatelyRATIONALE: The HON designation makes the course consistent with the other Honors College coursesLEARNING GOALS:ASSESSMENT PLANS: APPROVAL: Honors College Advisory Committee, October 16, 2007CONSULTATION: not applicable

7. Proposals from the Department of Mathematics for:a. Change in Degree ProgramIDENTIFICATION:Mathematics B.S.HEGIS: 1701EFFECTIVE: Spring 2008FROM:Pre-Major Requirements: 14-17 credits

MTH 229 Calculus Computer Laboratory 1 creditMTH 231 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 3 creditsMTH 232 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3 creditsMTH 233 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 credits

(10 credits)or

MTH 229 Calculus Computer Laboratory 1 creditMTH 235 Accelerated Calculus I 5 creditsMTH 236 Accelerated Calculus II 5 credits

(11 credits)or

MTH 229 Calculus Computer Laboratory 1 creditMTH 230 Calculus I with Pre-Calculus 6 creditsMTH 232 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3 creditsMTH 233 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 credits

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(13 credits)

CSC 126 Introduction to Computer Science 4 creditsor

CSC 270 Introduction to Scientific Programming 4 credits

(4 credits)

TO:Pre-Major Requirements: 14-17 creditsMTH 229 Calculus Computer Laboratory 1 creditMTH 231 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 3 creditsMTH 232 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3 creditsMTH 233 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 credits

(10 credits)or

MTH 229 Calculus Computer Laboratory 1 creditMTH 235 Accelerated Calculus I 5 creditsMTH 236 Accelerated Calculus II 5 credits

(11 credits)or

MTH 229 Calculus Computer Laboratory 1 creditMTH 230 Calculus I with Pre-Calculus 6 creditsMTH 232 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3 creditsMTH 233 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 credits

(13 credits)

CSC 126 Introduction to Computer Science 4 creditsor

CSC 270 Introduction to Scientific Programming 4 creditsor

MTH 214 Applied Statistics Using Computers (4 credits)

Whenever possible, all mathematics majors are strongly advised to include in their curriculum a computer science course (CSC 126 or CSC 270) and MTH 214 (one of them as an elective).

RATIONALE: The Mathematical Association of America, MAA recommends that math majors take both a statistics course and a computer programming course. Statistics is specially recommended for teachers. An ability to do statistical analysis is a critical tool for future teachers whose schools, students, and themselves will be judged on statistical measures. The New York State Accreditation Board Agency, NCATE, considers statistical assessment as basic for accreditation. MTH 214 would satisfy the need for this important preparation for majors who are seeking New York State Certification for teaching mathematics at secondary levels (grade 7-12). On the other hand, acquiring computer programming skills is particularly recommended for math majors who will not

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join the teaching profession. So ideally a math major should take both a statistics as well as a computer programming course. But the program for aspiring teachers, especially those in the Teacher Academy, has no space for additional requirement. Also, the NY State Education Department mandates requirements for all math majors including those for future teachers seeking NY state certification. The proposed change will allow students with different career objectives to opt for either a statistics or a computer programming course.APPROVAL: Math Department 4/12/07CONSULTATION: Consultation with Computer Science, Miriam Tausner in 4/07

b. Change in existing course:IDENTIFICATION: MTH 030 Intermediate AlgebraFROM: COURSE: MTH 030TITLE: Intermediate AlgebraCREDITS and HOURS: 4 hours, 0 creditsDESCRIPTION: [Inequalities, absolute value, radical and fractional equations, systemsequations in two unknowns, two-by-two determinants, and scientific notation. Extensivetreatment of word problems and an introduction to the use of the scientific calculator. Notopen to students who have passed MTH 025.]PRE-REQUISITES: [Mth 020 or an appropriate score on the CUNYproficiency/placement exam or permission of the Department of Mathematics.]PRE OR CO-REQUISITES: No change

TO: COURSE: No changeTITLE: No changeCREDITS AND HOURS: No changeDESCRIPTION: Solving inequalities, absolute value and fractional equations,operations on polynomials and factoring. Solving and graphing linear and quadraticequations and systems of equations in two variables. Radicals and complex numbers. Applications to word problems. Calculators are used.PRE-REQUISITES: MTH 015 or MTH 020 or an appropriate score on the CUNY math proficiency/placement exam or permission of the Department of Mathematics. CO-REQUISITES: No changeEFFECTIVE: Spring 2008RATIONALE: The updated course description better reflects the way the course is currently taught. MTH 025 is no longer offered.APPROVAL: Mathematics Department approval on 11/2/06CONSULTATION: Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Education(SLS), Engineering Science and Physics, PEP (Economics)LEARNING GOALS AND ASSESSMENT PLAN:

(1) Solving linear equations, quadratic equations, absolute value equations and systems of equations in 2 variables. Students will apply these concepts to understanding and solving word problems.

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(2) Slope concept and using it to graph linear equations and systems of equations. Students will also write equations of a line given certain information.

(3) All operations with polynomials and rational expressions, including exponents and complex numbers.

(4) Graphing quadratic equations and circles.

Students will be tested to see if they have mastered these topics through quizzes and exams.

c. Change in existing course:IDENTIFICATION: MTH 113 Introduction to Probability and StatisticsFROM:COURSE: MTH 113TITLE: Introduction to Probability and StatisticsCREDITS and HOURS: 4 hours, 4 creditsDESCRIPTION: Measures of central tendency and dispersion, the normal curve, hypothesis testing. Linear correlation and regression, basic concepts in probability withapplication to problems in the social, behavioral, physical, and biological sciences.Statistical computer programs will be used extensively. (math) PRE-REQUISITES: Mth 020 [or Mth 108] or an appropriate score on the CUNY proficiency /placement exam or permission of the Department of Mathematics.

TO:COURSE: No changeTITLE: No changeCREDIT and HOURS: No changeDESCRIPTION: No changePREREQUISITES: MTH 015 or MTH 020 or an appropriate score on the CUNY math proficiency/placement exam or permission of the Department of Mathematics.EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008RATIONALE: The content of MTH 108, Medical Dosage Calculations, is not requiredfor this course.APPROVAL: Mathematics Department approval on 11/2/06.CONSULTATION: Nursing Department consulted with Mary O’Donnell. 4/26/07LEARNING GOALS AND ASSESSMENT PLAN:Today, more than ever, statistics play a very important role in our lives. Our Math 113 course has been designed to provide the student with a comprehensive treatment of introductory statistical and probability in such areas as sociology, business, ecology, economics, education, medicine, psychology, and mathematics. One of the learning goals is that a student be able to read, comprehend, and draw conclusions from newspaper and magazine articles containing statistical data. A second goal is that students be able to demonstrate knowledge of the language and methods used by statisticians in applying their techniques to a multitude of situations. The first goal will be assessed by quizzes and exams, and the second goal will be assessed via special assignments and projects.

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d. Change in existing course:IDENTIFICATION MTH 123 College Algebra and TrigonometryCOURSE: MTH 123TITLE: College Algebra and TrigonometryCREDITS and HOURS: 4 hours, 4 creditsDESCRIPTION: [Advanced topics in algebra, including inequalities [and complex numbers] Logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions; graphs and equations. Inverse functions. Elements of analytic geometry.] (math)PRE-REQUISITES: Mth 025 or Mth 030 or an appropriate score on the CUNY proficiency/placement exam or permission of the Department of Mathematics.

TO:COURSE: No changeTITLE: No ChangeCREDIT and HOURS: No change.DESCRIPTION: Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators (math).PREREQUISITES: Mth 025 or Mth 030 or an appropriate score on the CUNY math proficiency/placement exam or permission of the Department of Mathematics.EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008RATIONALE: The updated course description better reflects the way the course is taught.APPROVAL: Mathematics Department approval on 11/2/06CONSULTATION: Consultation with Biology, Business, Chemistry, ComputerScience, Engineering Science and Physics, PEP (Economics) ( May 2007)

LEARNING GOALS AND ASSESSMENT PLAN:This course seeks to raise the students’ skills to a level required in the study of Technical Calculus and Calculus.(1) Manipulative skills, graphing and equation solving introduced in Intermediate

Algebra are extended and sharpened.(2) The function approach in modeling and problem solving skills are developed(3) Exponential functions and Logarithms (important in growth and decay) are studied in

depth(4) Trigonometric functions are introduced with emphasis on right triangles.

The students’ achievement of these objectives is assessed through tests and quizzes.

e. Change in existing course:IDENTIFICATION: MTH 130 Pre-Calculus MathematicsCOURSE: MTH 130 TITLE: Pre-Calculus MathematicsCREDITS and HOURS: 4 hours, 3 creditsDESCRIPTION: A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topic such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions,

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complex numbers, [exponential functions, logarithmic functions] introduction to analyticgeometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations, [binomial theorem, arithmeticand geometric series]. (math)PRE-REQUISITES: Mth 123 or an appropriate score on the CUNYproficiency/placement Exam or permission of the Department of Mathematics.

TO:COURSE: No changeTITLE: No changeCREDIT and HOURS: No changeDESCRIPTION: A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math)PREREQUISITES: Mth 123 or an appropriate score on the CUNY math proficiency/placement Exam or permission of the Department of Mathematics.EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008RATIONALE: The updated course description better reflects the way the course istaught. Exponential and logarithmic functions are taught in Mth 123.APPROVAL: Mathematics Department approval on 11/2/2006.CONSULTATION: Consultation with Biology, Business, Chemistry, ComputerScience, Engineering Science and Physics (May 2007)LEARING GOALS AND ASSESSMENT PLAN:This course builds on work done in MTH 123 to raise the students’ skills to a level required in the study of Calculus. Among additional topics furthering manipulative skills graphing and equation solving are:

(1) In depth study of Analytic Trigonometry including Identities(2) Comprehensive study of Conic Sections(3) In depth study of two more major families of functions: Polynomials and Rational

Functions

The students’ achievement of these objectives is assessed through tests and quizzes.

f. Change in existing course:IDENTIFICATION: MTH 230 Calculus I with Pre-CalculusFROM:COURSE: MTH 230 TITLE: Calculus I with Pre-CalculusCREDITS and HOURS: 6 hours, 6 creditsDESCRIPTION: Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities,theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus andanalytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including [differentiation and integration techniques with applications.] (math)Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or an appropriate score on the CUNYproficiency/placement exam or permission of the Department of Mathematics.

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Corequisite: MTH 229 TO:COURSE: No changeTITLE: No changeCREDIT and HOURS: No changeDESCRIPTION: Pre-Calculus material including functions, inverse functions,identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus andanalytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules ofdifferentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graphsketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential andlogarithmic functions.(math) Students who received credits for MTH 130 will only receive 3 credits for MTH 230.PRE-REQUISITES: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or an appropriate score onthe CUNY math proficiency/placement exam or permission of the Department ofMathematics.Corequisite: No changeEFFECTIVE: Fall 2008RATIONALE: The updated course description better reflects the way the course is taught.APPROVAL: Mathematics Department approval on 12/7/06CONSULTATION: With Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Science and PhysicsLEARING GOALS AND ASSESSMENT PLAN:The Calculus portion of this course (identical with Mth 231) consists of(4) A detailed study of the behavior of functions and their graphs.(5) Concept of limits, techniques of differentiation and basic integration including area

under curves.(6) Applications of these techniques to modeling from Science, Business and

EngineeringIn addition, review and upgrading of precalculus material is interspersed throughout

the course.The students’ achievement of these objectives is assessed through tests and quizzes.

g. Change in existing course:IDENTIFICATION: MTH 330 Applied Mathematical Analysis IFROM: COURSE: MTH 330 TITLE: Applied Mathematical Analysis ICREDITS and HOURS: 6 hours; 4 creditsDESCRIPTION: Advanced mathematics for engineering and science students. [Linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, eigenvalue problems, transforms and special functions.] Credit will not be given for both MTH 330 and MTH 334.PRE-REQUISITES: MTH 233 or MTH 236

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TO:COURSE: no changeTITLE: no changeCREDITS and HOURS: no changeDESCRIPTION: Advanced mathematics for engineering and science students. Ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, eigenvalue problems, systems of ordinary linear differential equations, Laplace transforms. Credit will not be given for both MTH 330 and MTH 334.PRE-REQUISITES: no changeEFFECTIVE: Fall 2008RATIONALE: The updated course description better reflects the way this course is currently taught.LEARNING GOALS AND ASSESSMENT PLAN: One goal is for the students to become familiar with the basic techniques of Applied Mathematics, including ordinary differential equations, matrices, eigenvalue problems, Laplace transforms. Another goal is that the student understand the relevance of applied mathematics to all fields of science and technology. The first goal will be assessed via quizzes, exams and other assignments (e.g. MATLAB projects involving matrices and ordinary differential equations). The second goal will be assessed both via in-class discussion and by including application-oriented questions in the exams.APPROVAL: Mathematics Department approval on 11/2/06CONSULTATION: Engineering Science and Physics (May 2007)

h. Change in existing courseIDENTIFICATION: MTH 441 TopologyFROM: COURSE: MTH 441TITLE: TOPOLOGYCREDITS and HOURS: 4 hours; 4 creditsDESCRIPTION: [ Set theory; topology of the real line, Cauchy sequences, open sets, connected sets, limit points and closed sets, bounded sets, compactness, continuous functions; topological spaces, mappings, subspaces, homomorphisms, metric spaces. ]PRE-REQUISITES: MTH 233 or 236

TO: COURSE: no changeTITLE: no changeCREDITS and HOURS: no changeDESCRIPTION: Topics from point-set topology (compact, connected and Hausdorff spaces; homeomorphism, orbit spaces and subspaces; metric spaces); combinatorial topology (Euler characteristic, graph theory, vector fields); algebraic topology (homotopy, fundamental group); geometric topology (classification of surfaces, knot theory).PRE-REQUISITES: no change CO-REQUISITES: no change

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PRE or CO-REQUISITES: no changeEFFECTIVE: Fall 2008RATIONALE: New description includes a broader variety of topics from different areas of modern topology.APPROVAL: Mathematics department approval on 2/1/07CONSULTATION: No other department or program is affected.LEARNING GOALS AND ASSESSMENT PLAN: The primary learning goal is a broad introduction to topology, which is a major branch of modern mathematics. Students will learn essential topics from point-set topology, and other topics from combinatorial and geometric topology. Other goals are to learn how to do independent research in mathematics, how to read mathematical articles, how to write concise but complete proofs, and how to present new mathematical results to peers. Assessments of these learning goals will include written assignments, exams, oral presentations to the class, and class participation.

i. Proposal for a topics course:IDENTIFICATION: MTH 5XX Introduction to CryptologyCOURSE: Mth 5XX TITLE: Introduction to CryptologyCREDITS and HOURS: 4 and 4DESCRIPTION: Cryptography is the art and science of concealing messages; cryptanalysis is the discovery of concealed messages. Cryptology includes cryptography, cryptanalysis, and several other related problems. In this course, the students will learn several pre-cold-war systems of cryptography, and the mathematics behind their cryptanalysis. The students will then learn several modern systems, and understand why the modern systems do not suffer from the same defects.PRE-REQUISITES: Calc II (Mth 232) or permission of instructorCO-REQUISITES: noneDESIGNATION: GENERAL EDUCATION: General education requirements and Pluralism and Diversity Requirement. RATIONALE: This course will present an area of applied mathematics that has never been presented in the mathematics department at CSI. The course will also serve as a bridge for interested mathematics capable students into our advanced pure mathematics courses.SCHEDULING: Although it may be regularized in the future, the course is being offered as a one-time topics course. ENROLLMENT: The initial expected enrollment is 20. O'Bryant has taught a similar course at another university, and enrollment extended beyond the usual suspects, including history majors, computer science students, and “community learners”.Mean enrollment for the past academic year for courses in the discipline. COURSE CAP: 40ROLE IN CURRICULUM: LEARNING GOALS AND ASSESSMENT PLAN: The goal is to introduce just enough abstract algebra and number theory to understand six classical cryptosystems, and then to introduce just enough information theory, probability

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and statistics to understand why these cryptosystems are fundamentally flawed. The course will conclude with two modern systems, RSA and AES, and a discussion of why these are believed to be better. The course grade will be based on several exams and a final exam. Ultimately, the aim of the course is to advertise our upper level pure mathematics courses in probability, abstract algebra, and number theory. The success of Intro to Cryptology should be judged by the number of students who go on to take deeper courses in these subjects.EQUIPMENT and SPACE: The course must meet in a room with a computer projection screen. Building 1S contains several of these, including 1S219. APPROVAL: Department approval (August 30, 2007) CONSULTATION: Consultation with Computer ScienceEFFECTIVE: Semester proposed to first schedule course. COURSE OUTLINE: The text will be a preliminary version of a work of O'Bryant (jointly authored with Adriano Garsia). This work will be available to the students electronically at no charge.

Lecture # Topic

1 What is cryptology?

2-3 Caesar's cipher and modular arithmetic

4-5 Monoalphabetic substitution and mathematical groups

6 Frequency analysis

7 Vigenere's cryptosystem

8 Exam 1

9-10 Linear shifts and the Euclidean algorithm

11 Hill's cryptosystem, and matrices

12-13 One-time pads and pseudo-random numbers

14 Rectangular transposition and Playfair

15 ADFGVX and error correcting codes

16 Exam 2

17-18 Markov chains and random text

19-20 Probability as unbalanced roulette

21-24 Dice and pairs of random variables, independence and expectation

25 The Goats of Marilyn Vos Savant (Monty Hall paradox)

26-27 Other probability paradoxes

28 Exam 3

29 The Central Limit Theorem, statement and examples, the Chi-square test

30 More Markov chains: Three gunslingers

31 Recognizing monoalphabetic ciphertext, and using chi-square to

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32-33 Index of coincidence, and cryptanalysis of Vigenere's system

34-35 Cryptanalysis of rectangular transposition: a prelude to entropy

36 Exam 4

37-40 Entropy (introduction)

41 Formal Cryptography

42-43 Unicity distance

44-45 Perfect secrecy

46 Exam 5

47-48 Binary trees and Huffman codes

49 AES

50 Euclidean algorithm, linear congruences, chinese remainder theorem, Berlekamp's algorithm

51 Primality testing (quadratic residues, primitive roots)

52-53 Euler's Theorem and public key cryptography

54-55 Knapsacks

56 Exam 6

57-59 Final Exam

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