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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM: 3 – B (3)

DATE: February 24, 2016

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SUBJECT: Course Modifications – SDSM&T

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has submitted the following course

requests. These have been reviewed by the system Vice President for Academic Affairs. Upon

approval, the proposals will move forward to the Executive Director for consideration and be

reported on the Interim Actions report for the March/April Board meeting.

New Course Requests

1) MES 711 Materials and Advanced Energy Generation and Storage

2) PHYS 225 Vibrations, Waves, and Optics

3) PHYS 763 Advanced Particle Physics

4) PHYS 765 Advanced Nuclear Physics

5) PHYS 784 Advanced Quantum Field Theory

Course Form #5 Updated AAC 03/2007

SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS New Course Request

SDSM&T

Materials Engineering and Science

Dr. Demitris Kouris

9/9/2015

Institution Division/Department Institutional Approval Signature Date

Section 1. Course Title and Description If the course contains a lecture and laboratory component, identify both the lecture and laboratory numbers (xxx and xxxL) and credit hours associated with each. Provide the complete description as it will appear in the system common or unique database, including pre-requisites, co-requisites, and registration restrictions.

Prefix & No. Course Title Credits MES 711

Materials and Advanced Energy Generation and Storage

(3-0) 3

Course Description: Materials for advanced energy generation and storage devices, such as batteries, polymer/solid-state/traditional/biological/microbial fuel cells, and super- /pseudocapacitors are discussed in this course. The main topics highlight the basic properties of materials, fundamental principles of catalytic/electrochemical reactions, kinetics, reaction mechanisms, and the recent approaches in development of innovative materials for the next generation of energy generation and storage devices. Furthermore, the challenges and criteria to achieve the state-of-the art performance for each of the specified areas are discussed.

Section 2. Review of Course

Will this be a common or unique course? (select the appropriate option below)

X This course will be a unique course. (Go to Section 3.)

This course will be a common course. (Complete below, then go to Section 3.)

Indicate universities that are proposing this common course: BHSU DSU NSU SDSMT SDSU USD

Section 3. Other Course Information

1. Are there instructional staffing impacts?

No Replacement of which is

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(prefix, number, name of course, credits being deleted. Effective date of deletion:

X No, Dr. A. Smirnova from CABS department will teach the course.

Yes. Specify:

2. Existing program in which course will be offered: MS/PhD MES

3. Proposed instructional method: R - Lecture

(may be found at http://www.sdbor.edu/services/academics/AAC/guidelines.htm )

Provide a brief justification: Instruction is primarily delivered in a face to face setting (SD Access Grid)

4. Proposed primary delivery: 025 DDN Host/Send Site


5. Term in which change will be effective: Summer 2016

6. Can this course be repeated for additional credit? Yes, total credit limit: X No.

7. Will the grade for this course be limited to S/U (pass/fail)? Yes X No

8. Will section enrollments be capped?

Yes, maximum per section X No

9. Will this course be equated (i.e. considered the same course for degree completion) with anyother unique or common course in the course database? Yes X No

If yes, indicate the course(s) to which it will be equated.

10. Is this prefix already approved for your university? X Yes No

If no, provide a brief justification:

Section 4. To be completed by Academic Affairs

1. University department code: MMET

2. Proposed CIP code: 14.1101

Is this a new CIP code for this university? Yes X No

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NEW COURSE REQUEST Supporting Justification for On-Campus Review

Alevtina Smirnova

10/19/2015

Request Originator Signature Date

Dr. Michael West 10/19/2015

Department Chair Signature Date

School/College Dean Signature Date

1. Provide specific reasons for the proposal of this course and explain how the changes enhance the curriculum. The challenge of safe and efficient energy generation and storage is central to the US economic development. This course in materials is an elective course that meets the needs of students interested in advanced materials, electrochemistry, bioelectrochemistry, and structural engineering relevant to energy generation and storage. This will further disseminate the knowledge, create a solid technology background for nanomaterials/system design, promote new spin-off companies, create a work force for green energy jobs, and bring additional federal/state/industry funding.

2. Note whether this course is: Required X Elective

3. In addition to the major/program in which this course is offered, what other majors/programs will be affected by this course? The course could be of interest as an elective for NANO, CBE, MS CENE and new PhD CENE program that meets the needs of students interested in structural engineering and advanced materials.

4. If this will be a dual listed course, indicate how the distinction between the two levels will be made.

N/A

5. Desired section size 15

6. Provide qualifications of faculty who will teach this course. List name(s), rank(s), and degree(s). Alevtina Smirnova, Assistant Professor, PhD, will teach this class.

7. Note whether adequate facilities are available and list any special equipment that will be needed for the course. Adequate, no additional resources are necessary.

8. Note whether adequate library and media support are available for the course. Library and on-line/Internet resources are adequate

9. Will the new course duplicate courses currently being offered on this campus?

Yes X No

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If yes, provide justification.

10. If this course may be offered for variable credit, explain how the amount of credit at each offering is to be determined. N/A

11. Add any additional comments that will aid in the evaluation of this request.

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SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES & TECHNOLOGY Affected Departments Form

1. Affected Departments Which departments will the requested change affect? Does the requested change affect the delivery of another course or the requirements of another degree program? Please specify. MES 711 will benefit the MS and PhD graduate students in science and engineering (see http://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Graduate-Education/Graduate-Programs/, specifically in the area of

renewable energy, energy generation and storage, and the advanced materials relevant to the environmental sustainability. The course will be an elective one in the Materials Engineering and Science graduate program. The requested change will not affect the delivery of another course or the requirements of another degree programs at SDSMT.

2. Number of Students Affected Approximately how many students will be affected annually by the requested change? How was this number determined? Based on the preliminary discussions with graduate students from different departments and programs, we assume that at least 10 students will be able to take this course every other year. 3. Notification Please notify all affected department heads and program coordinators, and attach all relevant correspondence and related documents. The MES program coordinator (Kellar) submitted the new course request, and was involved in its development with Dr. Smirnova. In addition, Dr. Smirnova’s Department Head (Dr. Sinden), signed the new course request, thereby approving its submission.

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SDSM&T Physics Dr. Demitris Kouris 09/30/2015Institution Division/Department Institutional Approval Signature Date


Prefix & No. Course Title Credits PHYS 225 Vibrations, Waves, and Optics (3-0) 3

Course Description: Exploration of the rich behavior of vibrating systems. Simple harmonic motion, driven oscillators and resonance, normal modes, Fourier analysis, progressive waves, geometrical optics, diffraction and interference. Pre-requisites: PHYS 213, MATH 225, or instructor permission.



X This course will be a unique course. (Go to Section 3.)

This course will be a common course. (Complete below, then go to Section 3.)

Indicate universities that are proposing this common course: BHSU DSU NSU SDSMT SDSU USD



No. Replacement of which is (prefix, number, name of course, credits) being deleted. Effective date of deletion:

X

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No, schedule management. Explain: We have enough faculty to be able to add this course.

Yes. Specify:

2. Existing program in which course will be offered: B.S. in Physics

3. Proposed instructional method: R-Lecture


Provide a brief justification: method will include lecturing interspersed with multiple-choice questions and discussion, techniques validated by research to enhance learning

4. Proposed primary delivery: (001) Face-to-face


5. Term in which change will be effective: Summer 2016










1. University department code: MPHYS



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Richard Schnee

Request Originator Signature Date Dr. Vladimir Sobolev Department Chair Signature Date


1. Provide specific reasons for the proposal of this course and explain how the changes enhance the curriculum. Covers important material that has come to be omitted from introductory physics courses due to lack of time. Provides bridge from introductory physics to more advanced physics topics such as quantum mechanics by strengthening students’ understanding of waves.


3. In addition to the major/program in which this course is offered, what other majors/programs will be affected by this course? It can be considered as elective for engineering majors.



6. Provide qualifications of faculty who will teach this course. List name(s), rank(s), and degree(s). Richard Schnee, Associate Professor, Ph.D.; Corey Robert, Professor, Ph.D.; Vladimir Sobolev, Professor, Ph.D.

7. Note whether adequate facilities are available and list any special equipment that will be needed for the course. Adequate facilities are available.

8. Note whether adequate library and media support are available for the course. No additional support is needed.


Yes X No


10. If this course may be offered for variable credit, explain how the amount of credit at each offering is to be determined.


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Faculty member helped in the development of this course for filling similar need at Syracuse University and received teaching award for it in 2012.

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1. Affected Departments Which, if any, departments outside of the requesting department will be affected by the change requested? Does the requested change affect the delivery of another course or the requirements of another degree program? Please specify. The change does not affect delivery of another course nor the requirements of another degree program. It provides an additional possible elective course for students majoring in Physics or in other departments such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, and Geology and Geological Engineering. 2. Number of Students Affected Provide an estimate of the number of students per year that will be affected by the requested change? How was this estimate generated? We estimate 10-15 per year in Physics department and 5-10 per year from other departments. We expect nearly all physics majors and most physics minors to take this course. Our estimate from other departments is based on numbers observed in a similar course offered at Syracuse University. 3. Notification The affected department head/program coordinator should be notified of the changes. Please attach all relevant emails from this communication to this form.

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Prefix & No. Course Title Credits PHYS 763 Advanced Particle Physics (3-0) 3

Course Description: This one-semester course is aimed at bridging the gap between standard textbook material and research literature. The course will illustrate applications of particle physics and technology introduced in prerequisite courses to a variety of fields, which may include industry, medicine, and leading-edge physics research at accelerators and underground laboratories such as that focused on neutrino physics or dark matter. Participants will be guided through one or several applications taken from those fields in great detail. This course provides necessary training for those who intend to work in a discipline where particle physics and technology plays an important role. Prerequisite: PHYS 781 – Nuclear and Particle Physics



This course will be a unique course. (Go to Section 3.)

X This course will be a common course. (Complete below, then go to Section 3.)

Indicate universities that are proposing this common course: BHSU DSU NSU X SDSMT SDSU X USD



No. Replacement of which is

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(prefix, number, name of course, credits) being deleted. Effective date of deletion:

X No, schedule management. Explain: Department just filled multiple positions, and anticipates rotating this course among the new hires.

Yes. Specify:

2. Existing program in which course will be offered: PhD in Physics



Theoretical nature of the material for this class is most efficiently conveyed in lecture presentations.

4. Proposed primary delivery: 025 DDN Host/Send Site (may be found at http://www.sdbor.edu/services/academics/AAC/guidelines.htm )

5. Term in which change will be effective: Fall 2016








If no, provide a brief justification: Section 4. To be completed by Academic Affairs




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Physics Department 10/19/2015 Request Originator Signature Date

Dr. Vladimir Sobolev 10/19/2015 Department Chair Signature Date


1. Provide specific reasons for the proposal of this course and explain how the changes enhance the curriculum.

The course provides necessary training of applying particle physics introduced in text books to practical uses in a wide range of fields. It will benefit students who want to pursue their careers in physics research as well as in industry.


3. In addition to the major/program in which this course is offered, what other majors/programs will be affected by this course?

No other majors will be affected.

4. If this will be a dual listed course, indicate how the distinction between the two levels will be made. Not applicable.


6. Provide qualifications of faculty who will teach this course. List name(s), rank(s), and degree(s). Xinhua Bai, Associate professor, PhD; Richard Schnee, Associate professor, PhD; Frank Strieder, Associate professor, PhD; Luke Corwin, Assistant professor, PhD; Juergen Reichenbacher, Dr. Douglas Wells, Professor, PhD; Dongming Mei, Associate professor, PhD; Joel Sander, Assistant professor, PhD; Ryan MacLellan, Assistant professor, PhD; Jing Liu, Assistant Professor, PhD.

7. Note whether adequate facilities are available and list any special equipment that will be needed for the course.

Existing classrooms with computers, internet connection and video conference system are adequate to accommodate this course.

8. Note whether adequate library and media support are available for the course.

Support is adequate.

9. Will the new course duplicate courses currently being offered on this campus? Yes X No

If yes, provide justification. 10. If this course may be offered for variable credit, explain how the amount of credit at each offering is to be determined. Not applicable. 11. Add any additional comments that will aid in the evaluation of this request.

The course may create potential human resource for the development of underground science at SURF.

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From: Sun, Yongchen Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 12:16 PM To: Sobolev, Vladimir Cc: Keller, Christina Subject: RE: E-mail Dear Vladimir: This email is to confirm to you that we intend to offer the PHYS 763, PHYS 784, and PHYS 765 courses as we have discussed in previous emails and we agree that these should be listed as common courses between SDSMT and USD. Yongchen Sun Physics Graduate Program Coordinator USD From: Sobolev, Vladimir Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 10:56 AM To: Sun, Yongchen Subject: E-mail Hi Sun, I need the e-mail from you a saying that USD would also like to offer PHYS 763, PHYS 784, and PHYS 765 courses as common courses. It is necessary for our curriculum committee. Please send it to me ASAP. Vladimir Sobolev Professor Department of Physics South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 501 E. Saint Joseph St. Rapid City, SD 57701-3995 Phone 605-394-1225 FAX 605-394-2365 E-mail: [email protected]

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1. Affected Departments Physics department plans to offer three new courses PHYS 763, PHYS 765, and PHYS 784. All these three courses were in original proposal for Physics PhD Program that is a common program of USD and SDSMT. The only department that will be affected by these courses is Physics Department in both Universities. These courses will be taught by USD and SDSMT using the long distance delivery. Does the requested change do not affect the delivery of another course or the requirements of another degree program?

2. Number of Students Affected The number of affected students will be dependent on PhD program enrolment in both SDSMT and USD. At present SDSMT has 19 student and USD has about 20 students. It is planned that all these students will take proposed courses. 3. Notification All affected department heads and program coordinators, are notified. The e-mail from USD is available.

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Prefix & No. Course Title Credits PHYS 765 Advanced Nuclear Physics (3-0) 3

Course Description: This one-semester course is aimed at bridging the gap between standard textbook material and research literature. Topics in nuclear structure, including microscopic models, shell models and collective models will be addressed. Similarly, topics of nuclear reactions via strong, weak and electromagnetic interaction mechanisms, as well as models of excitation, evolution and de-excitation of excited nuclear states will be studied. The nuclear physics and technology introduced in prerequisite courses are applied in nuclear medicine (PET and cancer therapy), industry (material analysis and ion implantation for example), archaeology (radiocarbon dating for example), and astrophysics (nucleosynthesis, stellar evolution for example). Participants will be guided through one or several applications taken from those fields in great detail. This course provides necessary training for those who intend to work in a discipline where nuclear science and technology plays an important role. Prerequisite: PHYS 781 – Nuclear and Particle Physics








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X No, schedule management. Explain: Department just filled multiple positions, and anticipates rotating this course among the new hires.

Yes. Specify:

2. Existing program in which course will be offered: PhD in Physics













If no, provide a brief justification: Section 4. To be completed by Academic Affairs




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1. Provide specific reasons for the proposal of this course and explain how the changes enhance the curriculum.

The course provides necessary training of applying nuclear physics introduced in text books to practical uses in a wide range of fields. It will benefit students who want to pursue careers in those fields.



No other majors will be affected.

4. If this will be a dual listed course, indicate how the distinction between the two levels will be made. Not applicable.


6. Provide qualifications of faculty who will teach this course. List name(s), rank(s), and degree(s).

Frank Strieder, Associate professor, PhD; Xinhua Bai, Associate professor, PhD; Richard Schnee, Associate professor, PhD; Luke Corwin, Assistant professor, PhD; Juergen Reichenbacher, Assistant professor, Dr. Douglas Wells, Professor, PhD; Dongming Mei, Associate professor, PhD; Joel Sander, Assistant professor, PhD; Ryan Martin, Assistant professor, PhD; Ryan MacLellan, Assistant professor, PhD; Jing Liu.

7. Note whether adequate facilities are available and list any special equipment that will be needed for the course. Existing classrooms with computers, internet connection and video conference system are adequate to accommodate this course.

8. Note whether adequate library and media support are available for the course. Support is adequate.


Yes X NoIf yes, provide justification.

10. If this course may be offered for variable credit, explain how the amount of credit at each offering is to be determined. Not applicable.

11. Add any additional comments that will aid in the evaluation of this request. The course may create potential human resource for the development of underground science at SURF.

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Prefix & No. Course Title Credits PHYS 784 Advanced Quantum Field Theory (3-0) 3

Course Description: This course is the second semester of the quantum field theory sequence covering the application of quantum field theory to the standard model; including electroweak interactions and spontaneous symmetry breaking. Other possible topics include grand unification and supersymmetry.

Prerequisite: PHYS 783 or instructor consent.









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X No, schedule management. Explain: Our recent new hires on both campuses can teach this course.

Yes. Specify:

2. Existing program in which course will be offered: Physics Ph.D.


















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1. Provide specific reasons for the proposal of this course and explain how the changes enhance the curriculum. This course was in the Physics Ph.D. program request and this is the first attempt to have it properly built.



Graduate students from other science programs may be interested in taking this course.



6. Provide qualifications of faculty who will teach this course. List name(s), rank(s), and degree(s). Xinhua Bai, Associate professor, PhD; Richard Schnee, Associate professor, PhD; Frank Strieder, Associate professor, PhD; Luke Corwin, Assistant professor, PhD; Juergen Reichenbacher, Dr. Douglas Wells, Professor, PhD; Dongming Mei, Associate professor, PhD; Joel Sander, Assistant professor, PhD; Ryan Martin, Assistant professor, PhD; Ryan MacLellan, Assistant professor, PhD; Jing Liu.

7. Note whether adequate facilities are available and list any special equipment that will be needed for the course. No special equipment needed.

8. Note whether adequate library and media support are available for the course. Adequate.


Yes X No


10. If this course may be offered for variable credit, explain how the amount of credit at each offering is to be determined.


This course was approved for the Ph. D program and is not yet in the course inventory.

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