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CUP: January 18, 2011

Report to the Senate fromCommittee on Undergraduate Programs

Interim Chair: Elizabeth MonskeFirst Reading: January 18, 2011

Subjects:

1. Department of Sociology and Social Worka. Delete the following courses:

i. SO 111 Civil Life in Democratic Society (2 cr.)ii. SO 302 Life Cycle and Social Structure (4 cr.)

iii. SO 412 Sociology of Education (4 cr.)iv. SO 432 Seminar on the Changing American Family (4 cr.)v. SO 472 Occupational Stress (4 cr.)

b. Rename SO 362 Women, Men and Social Inequality to SO 362 Gender and Society

c. Create a new course SO 100 Youth Culture in Transition (2 cr.)2. Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

a. Revise the International Studies major i. Make changes to the core

1. Add two new courses (IP 190 & 290)2. Remove AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology or

BC 415 Intercultural Communication and HS 105 World History from core

3. Add PS 299 Model U.N. as an “or” option along with PS 203 Comparative Government or PS 206 International Relations

ii. Create Regional Concentrations1. Non-regional 2. Africa3. Asia4. Europe5. Latin America6. Middle East

iii. Revise the International Studies minor1. Reduce number of core requirements from 16 to 92. Add two new courses (IP 190 & 290)

b. Revise bulletin description of IP 490 International Studies Seminar (4 cr.)c. Create the following courses:

i. IP 190 Introduction to International Studies (4 cr.)ii. IP 290 Global Engagement (1 cr.)

3. Center for Native American Studies a. Delete NAS 420 Issues of Representations within Native America (4 cr.) from

the bulletinb. Create the following new courses:

i. NAS 224 Native American Beadwork Styles (4 cr.)

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ii. NAS 414 First Nations Women (4 cr.)iii. NAS 486 American Indian Educational Law and Leadership (3 cr.)

4. Department of Engineering Technologya. Create a new course TE 225 Technology and Sustainability in Non-Western

Societies (4 cr.)5. Department of Geography

a. Rename Department to “Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences”b. Revise the Earth Science Major by:

i. Increasing the number of credits of required courses in major from 44 to 44-45

ii. Increasing the number of other required courses from 19 to 24iii. Moving AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy (4 cr.) from

required courses in major to Other required coursesiv. Adding the following courses to required courses in major:

1. GC 100 Physical Geography (4 cr.)2. GC 210 Earth Hazards (4 cr.)

v. Moving the following courses from required course to choose one of the following with GC 202 Soils (4 cr.) and GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.):

1. GC 260 Minerals and Rocks (4 cr.)2. GC 365 Historical Geology (4 cr.)

vi. Moving GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.) from choose one of the following to required course in major

vii. Dropping the following courses from other required courses:1. BI 111 Introductory Biology (4cr.)

viii. Adding the following to other required courses:1. CH 112 General Chemistry II (5 cr.)2. MA 161 Calculus I (4 cr.)

ix. Adding the following courses to choose one from the following along with GC 335 Geographic Information Systems (4 cr.) and GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.):

1. GC 285 Field Techniques (5 cr.)2. GC 445 Advanced Aerial Photograph Interpretation and

Photogrammetry (2 cr.)3. GC 455 Digital Image Processing (2 cr.)4. GC 492 Research in Water Science (4 cr.)

c. Revise the Environmental Science Major by:i. Increasing the number of credits required in the core from 36 to 55-58

creditsii. Decreasing the number of credits in the emphases from 27-30 to 16

(with no more than 12 credits from one prefix)iii. Removing Environmental science electives 12-15 creditsiv. Removing Environmental Policy Emphasis v. Changing number of credits required for degree from 128 to 127-130

vi. Adding the following courses to the core:1. GC 235 Quantitative Methods (4 cr.)



2. MA 161 Calculus (5 cr.)3. GC 489 Human Impact on the Environment (4 cr.) to option

with GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.)vii. Moving the following courses from Environmental Science electives to

core:1. PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) or PH 220 Introductory Physics

I (5 cr.)viii. Moving GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.) from

Environmental Policy emphasis to coreix. Dividing Biology Emphasis into two

1. Natural Resourcesa. BI 240 Conservation Biology (4 cr.)b. BI 310 Ecology Theory and Methods (4 cr.)c. BI 442 Wildlife Management (4 cr.)d. GC 401 Biogeography

2. Water Resourcesa. BI 411 Limnology (4 cr.)b. BI 441 Fisheries Management (4 cr.)

x. Adding courses to Natural Resources Emphasis1. BI 305 Ecology of the Northern Forest (4 cr.)2. BI 441 Fisheries Management (4 cr.)3. EC 345 Environmental and Nat. Res. Economics (4 cr.)4. GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)5. GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.)6. RE 277 Introduction to Wildland Firefighting (2 cr.)7. RE 371 Protected Area Management (3 cr.)8. SP 432 Environmental Communication (4 cr.)

xi. Adding courses to Water Resources Emphasis1. BI 314 Introduction to Marine Biology (3 cr.)2. BI 410 Ecology of the Great Lakes (4 cr.)3. BI 465 Aquatic Insect Ecology (4 cr.)4. GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.)5. GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)6. GC 390 Oceanography (2 cr.)7. GC425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)8. GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.)9. GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)10. GC 492 Research in Water Science (2 cr.)

xii. Renaming Physical Sciences Emphasis to Pollution Control and Remediation

xiii. Removing the following courses from the Physical Sciences Emphasis (Pollution Control and Remediation emphasis elective courses)

1. CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (5 cr.) or CH 321 Organic Chemistry I (4 cr.) or CH 322 Organic Chemistry II (4 cr.)

2. GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)



xiv. Adding courses to Pollution Control and Remediation Emphasis1. CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography (2 cr.)2. CH 450 Biochemistry I (4 cr.)3. CH 452 Biochemistry II (4 cr.)4. CH 454 Biochemical Techniques (4 cr.)5. GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)6. GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)7. GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.)

xv. Creating Renewable Energy Emphasis1. ET 221 Solar Power (3 cr.)2. ET 222 Wind Power (3 cr.)3. GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)4. GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)5. GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.)6. MET 200 Introduction to Alternative Energies (3 cr.)7. MET 230 Bioenergy (3 cr.)8. PH 393 Experimental Instrumentation and Analysis (4 cr.)

xvi. Removing the following courses under Emphases1. BI 402 Microbial Ecology (4 cr.)

d. Rename Environmental Conservation to Environmental Studies and Sustainability

e. Revise the Environmental Conservation Major by:i. Increasing the number of credits in required courses in major from 38

to 58ii. Adding the following courses:

1. GC 164 Human Geography (4 cr.)2. GC 220 Economic Geography (4 cr.)3. GC 269 Introduction to Sustainability (4 cr.)4. GC 310 Urban Geography (4 cr.)5. GC 360 Population Geography (4 cr.)

iii. Moving GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.) from required to choose 8 credits from

iv. Removing the following courses from the 4 credit choice:1. GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)2. GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.)3. GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.)4. GC 401 Biogeography (4 cr.)5. GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)

v. Adding the following courses to choose 8 credits from the following:1. AN 210 People, Culture and Nature (4 cr.)2. AN 320 Native Peoples of North America (4 cr.)3. RE 270 Outdoor Recreation Resources, Behavior and Values (3

cr.)4. BC 415 Intercultural Communications (4 cr.)5. EC 345 Environmental and Natural Resources Economics (4 cr.)6. EC 410 Managerial Economics (4cr.)



7. EC 420 Capitalism, Socialism, Democracy (4 cr.)8. EC 425 International Economics (4 cr.)9. EC 460 Economic Development (4 cr.)10. GC 470 Environmental Ethics (4 cr.) 11. GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.)12. GC 491 Internship (2-6 cr.)13. GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures (4 cr.) or study

abroad14. SP 432 Environmental Communication (4 cr.)15. NAS 342 Indigenous Environmental Movements (4 cr.)16. NAS 340 Kinomaage: Earth Shows Us the Way (4 cr.)17. PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.)18. PS 402 Political Economy (4 cr.)19. PS 404 Politics of East and West Asia (4 cr.)20. PS 415 Politics of American Foreign Policy (4 cr.)21. SO 351 Social Change (4 cr.)

f. Rename Geographical Information Systems to Geomaticsg. Revise Geomatics (formerly Geographical Information Systems) by:

i. Increasing the number of credits required in the major from 46 to 62ii. Removing minor or cluster minor (20 credits) required

iii. Reducing other required courses from 9 credits to 5iv. Reducing electives from 12 to 8 creditsv. Moving GC 164 Human Geography (4 cr.) from Other required

courses to required courses in majorvi. Removing the following courses from elective courses

1. CIS 100 Computer Concepts (2 cr.)2. CIS 355 Web Applications Programming (4 cr.)3. CS 302 Unix System Administration (4 cr.)4. CS 470 Artificial Intelligence (4 cr.)5. GC 330 Planning Theory and Practice (2 cr.)6. MA 240 Discrete Mathematics (4 cr.)

vii. Adding the following courses to elective courses1. AD 118 Introduction to Graphic Communication (4 cr.)2. CS 120A Accelerated Computer Science (4 cr.)3. CS 422 Algorithms Design and Analysis (4 cr.)4. CS 442 Advanced Networking (4 cr.)5. DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD (4 cr.)6. DD 110 CAD Productivity and Customization (4 cr.)

viii. Adding the following courses to required courses1. ENV 101 Environmental Science (4 cr.)2. CIS 220 Network Concepts (2 cr.)3. CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design (4 cr.)4. GC 489 Human Impact (4 cr.)

h. Delete the following majors: i. Physical Geography

ii. Human Geography



i. Create a new course GC 269 Introduction to Sustainability (4 cr.) 6. Department of Economics

a. Renumber EC 435 Law and Economics to EC 330b. Renumber EC 455 Economics of Regulation and Antitrust to EC 363c. Renumber EC 420 Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy Economics to EC

3407. Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

a. Rename and revise bulletin description for RE 356 Wilderness Education Association Wilderness Stewardship to RE 356 Wilderness Stewardship

Recommendations: 1. Department of Sociology and Social Work

a. Delete the following courses:i. SO 111 Civil Life in Democratic Society (2 cr.)

ii. SO 302 Life Cycle and Social Structure (4 cr.)iii. SO 412 Sociology of Education (4 cr.)iv. SO 432 Seminar on the Changing American Family (4 cr.)v. SO 472 Occupational Stress (4 cr.)

Rationale: In light of staffing changes, portions of the Sociology curriculum as currently advertised cannot be taught in a timely fashion, if at all. There are courses on the books that have not been offered in years; some were taught by faculty who retired from NMU. Several courses are listed as “temporarily suspended” with no indication that they will be available any time soon. Quite simply, eliminating the above courses would improve our capacity to use limited faculty resources more effectively.

b. Rename SO 362 Women, Men and Social Inequality to SO 362 Gender and Society

Rationale: The change in the name more accurately reflects contemporary course descriptors within the discipline. The proposed change also suggests the course addresses myriad gender dynamics, including but not limited to issues of inequality.

c. Create a new course SO 100 Youth Culture in Transition (2 cr.)

Proposed Bulletin CopySO 100: Youth Culture in Transition (2 cr.)Offered: Fall and WinterCourse Description: We draw upon theory, research, and best practices to analyze adolescence. Emphasis is on the social nature of “youth culture,” on problems confronting contemporary American youth, and on the transitions and difficulties that characterize this stage in the life course.

Rationale: This course would emphasize the contextual elements and social forces that shape problematic and pro-social behaviors. It fills both academic and social needs; it has the potential



to improve retention and to enhance critical thinking about significant transitions that occur during adolescence.

Effect on Other Departments: None

Costs: There are no costs associated with this proposal.

Implementation Date: Fall 2011

2. Department of Modern Languages and Literaturesa. Revise the International Studies major

Rationale: For the International Studies major, the other courses in the core meet critical needs in helping students achieve the major’s outcomes.

i. Make changes to the core requirements1. Add two new courses, IP 190 & 290 (See below (d, ii)2. Remove AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology or

BC 415 Intercultural Communication and HS 105 World History from core

3. Add PS 299 Model U.N. as an “or” option along with PS 203 Comparative Government or PS 206 International Relations

Rationale: Outcomes assessment was the major force calling for a change in the major. Outcomes were established after studying outcomes for International Studies majors at many universities across the country and talking to many people in international professions about what outcomes graduates should have. Once outcomes were established for International Studies majors at NMU, it was clear that our curriculum needed modifications for students to achieve them. AN 100 and BC 415 have been added to the Non-Regional concentration. HS 105 and PS 299 have also been added to the Regional tracks.

ii. Create Regional Tracks

Rationale: Regional tracks have been created to help students gain depth in a region of the world of their choosing. This continues to be the only major on campus which requires a study abroad—an experience crucial to this program and one which potential employers see as fundamental. Students also must show at least four-semester proficiency in a language beyond their native language—another fundamental for an international studies major.

b. Revise the International Studies minor

i. Reduce number of core requirements to increase number of electives

Rationale: For the International Studies minor, the core has been substantially reduced to gives students increased flexibility in the curriculum. For example, it clears the way for them to study



abroad for a semester and have those credits count toward the minor (in contrast to the existing minor, which allowed only 8 credits beyond its large core). AN 100, HS 105, PL 270, and PS 203 were removed from the required courses and available as electives under the Regional tracks.

ii. Add two new courses (IP 190 & 290)

Rationale: See below (d, ii).

c. Revise bulletin description and number of credit hours for IP 490 International Studies Seminar (4 cr.) to (3 cr.)

Rationale: This course will be the primary means of assessing student outcomes for the International Studies major. The decision to reduce this course to 3 credits reflects a realistic assessment of the expectations of this course. Prior to this curriculum proposal, a substantial part of this course had to do with career exploration. Once this proposal is implemented, the career exploration portion of this course will shift to IP190.

d. Create the following courses:i. IP 190 Introduction to International Studies (4 cr.)

Proposed Bulletin description:IP 190 Introduction to International Studies 4 cr. Offered: Fall(Abbreviation: Intro to Int.Studies)A multidisciplinary course that focuses on creating global awareness, enhancing research skills and providing international career exploration.

Rationale: This course would give students an overview to the field of International Studies, gets them thinking about the outcomes and encourages them to take ownership for achieving them, introduces them to the wealth of career opportunities in the field, helps them to see how the components of the program help them, helps them become aware of and take advantage of international opportunities at NMU, and creates an opportunity for them to start networking with other students in the program.

ii. IP 290 Global Engagement (1 cr.)

Proposed Bulletin Description:IP 290 Global Engagement 1 cr. Offered: WinterThis course can be repeated for credit.IP 290 engages students with things global by having them participate in and report on campus and community events of an international nature, keep track of and report on current events and issues from around the world, learn about various world countries, and network with classmates and others.



Rationale: The Global Engagement course also addresses the outcomes, and is particularly helpful in encouraging global awareness. It is also designed to help students continue their networking with other students in the program.




3. Center for Native American Studies a. Delete NAS 420 Issues of Representations within Native America (4 cr.) from

the bulletin

Rationale: The course has not been able to be offered on a regular basis due to lack of enrollment. Information is extremely specific and was designed by someone who had specific knowledge on the subject as is no longer at NMU.

b. Create the following new courses:i. NAS 224 Native American Beadwork Styles (4 cr.)

Rationale: Native American Beadwork Styles will provide students with hands-on application and understanding of how this important craft has served and continues to serve as a cultural identifier. Students will learn about the diversity of tribes through this craft as well as the differing types of cultural items associated with this craft (such as cradleboards, bandolier bags and dance regalia).

ii. NAS 414 First Nations Women (4 cr.)

Rationale: This advanced course will challenge a student’s understanding of the notions of gender and the culture of power, and how these notions are shaped by a tribal nation’s cosmology. This course will provide information on gender-specific modes of thinking and ways of being, and how First Nations ways differ from western cultural ways and such a difference will be compared and contrasted. Through creation stories and cultural lessons, students will learn how spirituality and ideology created a feminist/womanist “framework for living” within various tribes. Students will learn of the complexity and diversity of women’s roles within First Nations families and communities from multiple lenses (historical, contemporary, political, activist, etc.). Students will examine images of First Nations women in the media. Students will also examine the mistreatment of First Nations women historically and contemporarily.

iii. NAS 486 American Indian Educational Law and Leadership (3 cr.)

Rationale: The proposed course supports the Center for Native American Studies mission and minor. Students would develop competencies and professional skills through the study of



American Indian leadership and laws related to American Indian Education from a Native American perspective. The American Indian population is projected to be the third fastest-growing population in all regions but the South during 1995 to 2025 and is expected to increase by 50% to a population of three million by 2020 (http://www.census.gov/population/www/pop-profile/stproj.html). In our current changing economy, a need exists for education, re-education, and training of people who work in American Indian communities with American Indian Education programs and who work with the growing number of K-12 American Indian students and American Indian educational programming in K-12 schools.




4. Department of Engineering Technologya. Create a new course TE 225 Technology and Sustainability in Non-Western

Societies (4 cr.)

Rationale: This course will investigate how technology is shaped and responded to from the perspective of non-Anglo-Saxon cultures (‘Eastern’ cultures such as Japan, China, India, Korea, and Africa). Emphasis is placed on technologies that focus on sustainability, including (but not limited to) alternative energies, agricultural advancements, and conservation techniques. A goal of the course is to equip students with the tools to facilitate understanding, thus enabling them to address the complex issues related to technology and sustainability that are interwoven with the historical, cultural, social, political, and economic concerns of international affairs. Additionally, TE 225 supports the internationalization theme from NMU’s Roadmap to 2015.




5. Department of Geographya. Rename Department to “Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences”

Rationale: The department’s proposed name change to “Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences” is reflective of the department’s major areas of emphasis as well as the merger with the Environmental Science Program. The national and international trend is to merge departments and related environmental programs into a cohesive interdisciplinary department (e.g., Department of Earth and Environmental Systems at Indiana State University). We believe that after over 100 years of being involved in a diverse range of geographical, environmental, geological, conservation and planning activities, the Department should rename itself to more accurately reflect the interdisciplinary disciplines being offered to our students.


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b. Revise the Earth Science Major by:i. Increasing the number of credits of required courses in major from 44

to 44-45

Rationale: The additional credit is accounted for through the addition of GC 285 Field Techniques (5 cr.) as an option for students in the major.

ii. Increasing the number of other required courses from 19 to 24

Rationale: The additional credit is accounted for through the addition of CH 112 General Chemistry II (5 cr.) to this section.

iii. Moving AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy (4 cr.) from required courses in major to Other required courses

Rationale: The course is better suited as an “other required course” as it is not in the Geography department

iv. Adding the following courses to required courses in major:1. GC 100 Physical Geography (4 cr.)2. GC 210 Earth Hazards (4 cr.)

Rationale: The Earth Hazards class (GC210) and GC 100 Physical Geography class are added to the core to provide students with a global, human-Earth interaction perspective (MDE goals).

v. Moving the following courses from required course to choose one of the following with GC 202 Soils (4 cr.) and GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.):

1. GC 260 Minerals and Rocks (4 cr.)2. GC 365 Historical Geology (4 cr.)

Rationale: GC260 Minerals and Rocks, and GC365 Historical Geology, are moved to the "Choose from" electives in the core. Students may choose from a selection of other physical science and spatial techniques courses offered in the Department.

vi. Moving GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.) from choose one of the following to required course in major

Rationale: GC465 Hydrology has become a core requirement in the new major (MDE research focus #3 & #5).

vii. Dropping the following courses from other required courses:1. BI 111 Introductory to Biology (4 cr.)

Rationale: This was inadvertently required when the Earth Science program was originally proposed in 2004 (roughly). It was meant to be one of a number of choices but it was



erroneously turned into a requirement. It has gone on to be an unneeded requirement which needed to be removed from the program.

viii. Adding the following to other required courses:1. CH 112 General Chemistry II (5 cr.)

Rationale: An additional Chemistry class will provide students with quantitative skills related to the environment (CH112, which is more valuable in the discipline, takes its place, and conforms to MDE research goal #2).

2. MA 161 Calculus I (4 cr.) Rationale: The addition of this course as an option along with MA 104 College Algebra provides students with 2 options for math courses appropriate for the major.

ix. Adding the following courses to choose one from the following along with GC 335 Geographic Information Systems (4 cr.) and GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.):

1. GC 285 Field Techniques (5 cr.)2. GC 445 Advanced Aerial Photograph Interpretation and

Photogrammetry (2 cr.)3. GC 455 Digital Image Processing (2 cr.)4. GC 492 Research in Water Science (4 cr.)

Rationale: These courses will provide students with options to keep pace with the State of Michigan goals and to meet their personal goals within the major.

c. Revise the Environmental Science major by:i. Increasing the number of credits required in the core from 36 to 55-58

credits

Rationale: Environmental scientists are often required to interact with professionals from a diverse number of disciplines or specialties. Therefore, all environmental science majors take a core of at least 55 credits that provides a basic understanding in several environmentally related disciplines. Students then complete 16 hours of environmental electives in an area of emphasis (e.g., natural resources) and 16 hours of general elective credit.

ii. Decreasing the number of credits in the emphases from 27-30 to 16 (with no more than 12 credits from one prefix)

Rationale: Students will complete 16 hours of environmental electives in an area of emphasis (e.g., natural resources). This change will allow students to choose from a large selection of courses and specialize in a particular area.

iii. Removing Environmental science electives 12-15 credits



Rationale: Most of these courses are now included in the specific emphasis area. These electives will now be chosen between the student and advisor.

iv. Removing Environmental Policy Emphasis

Rationale: These courses and majors are better served in the sustainability major.

v. Changing number of credits required for degree from 128 to 127-130

Rationale: This change is in keeping with the attempt to keep programs at the same level of credits hours.

vi. Adding the following courses to the core:1. GC 235 Quantitative Methods (4 cr.)2. MA 161 Calculus (5 cr.)3. GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)4. GC 489 Human Impact on the Environment (4 cr.) to option

with GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.)

Rationale: The core provides the student with a broad array of basic courses from a range of scientific disciplines that will allow the student to gain a basic, interdisciplinary understanding of various environmental concepts and processes and how to map and interpret basic spatial data.

vii. Moving the following courses from environmental Science electives to core:

1. PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) or PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.)

Rationale: All students should have a physics course as part of the major. This change will help students understand how the environment impacts their lives.

viii. Moving GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.) from Environmental Policy emphasis to core

Rationale: This course should be taken by all students and is better included as part of the core.

ix. Dividing Biology Emphasis into two 1. Natural Resources

a. BI 240 Conservation Biology (4 cr.)b. BI 310 Ecology Theory and Methods (4 cr.)c. BI 442 Wildlife Management (4 cr.)d. GC 401 Biogeography (4 cr.)

Rationale: The name change allows for a focus on assessment and management of human factors that impact the natural environment.

2. Water Resources



a. BI 411 Limnology (4 cr.)b. BI 441 Fisheries Management (4 cr.)

Rationale: The name change allows for a focus on assessment and management of human factors that impact the aquatic environment.

x. Adding courses to Natural Resources Emphasis1. BI 305 Ecology of the Northern Forest (4 cr.)2. BI 441 Fisheries Management (4 cr.)3. EC 345 Environmental and Nat. Res. Economics (4 cr.)4. GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)5. GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.)6. RE 277 Introduction to Wildland Firefighting (2 cr.)7. RE 371 Protected Area Management (3 cr.)8. SP 432 Environmental Communication (4 cr.)

Rationale: These courses allow for the focus of assessment and management of human factors that impact the natural environment.

xi. Adding courses to Water Resources Emphasis1. BI 314 Introduction to Marine Biology (3 cr.)2. BI 410 Ecology of the Great Lakes (4 cr.)3. BI 465 Aquatic Insect Ecology (4 cr.)4. GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.)5. GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)6. GC 390 Oceanography (2 cr.)7. GC425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)8. GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.)9. GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)10. GC 492 Research in Water Science (2 cr.)

Rationale: These courses allow for the focus of assessment and management of human factors that impact the aquatic environment.

xii. Renaming Physical Sciences Emphasis to Pollution Control and Remediation

Rationale: The name change allows for the focus of the emphasis to prepare students for chemical analyses for air, water, and soil in relation to pollution and hazardous waste issues.

xiii. Removing the following courses from the Physical Sciences Emphasis (Pollution Control and Remediation emphasis elective courses)

1. CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (5 cr.) or CH 321 Organic Chemistry I (4 cr.) or CH 322 Organic Chemistry II (4 cr.)

2. GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)



Rationale: Chemistry 220 has been moved to the core and CH 321 and 322 cannot be taken if CH 220 has been taken. GC 202 has been moved to the core.

xiv. Adding courses to Pollution Control and Remediation Emphasis1. CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography (2 cr.)2. CH 450 Biochemistry I (4 cr.)3. CH 452 Biochemistry II (4 cr.)4. CH 454 Biochemical Techniques (4 cr.)5. GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)6. GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)7. GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.)

Rationale: These courses prepare students for chemical analyses for air, water, and soil in relation to pollution and hazardous waste issues

xv. Creating Renewable Energy Emphasis1. ET 221 Solar Power (3 cr.)2. ET 222 Wind Power (3 cr.)3. GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)4. GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)5. GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.)6. MET 200 Introduction to Alternative Energies (3 cr.)7. MET 230 Bioenergy (3 cr.)8. PH 393 Experimental Instrumentation and Analysis (4 cr.)

Rationale: This emphasis would allow students to focus on alternative energy strategies to help reduce energy consumption and lessen the impacts of global climate change.

xvi. Removing the following courses under Emphases1. BI 402 Microbial Ecology (4 cr.)

Rationale: Due to the changes in emphases and reorganization, more appropriate courses were chosen.

d. Rename Environmental Conservation to Environmental Studies and Sustainability by:

Rationale: The name change is designed to improve the clarity of the program’s relativity to meeting the objectives suggested by the National Environmental Education Advancement Project and reflect the newer 21st century academic interpretation (by universities and colleges throughout the country) of the academic pedagogic paradigms within which these kinds of courses are increasingly being located.

e. Revise the Environmental Studies and Sustainability (formerly Environmental Conservation Major) by:

i. Increasing the number of credits in required courses in major from 38 to 58



Rationale: A review of the course titles and content descriptions (available in the NMU Course bulletin) to be offered within the Environmental Studies and Sustainability major easily demonstrates the relativity of major’s courses and the NSF’s report. All the courses offered provide an integrative approach to their subject matter (i.e. they integrate principles and concepts from a variety of other disciplines), and the concepts of human systems, scales and sustainability have been a part of the geography discipline for decades—they are part of the very essence of any geography class to do so.

ii. Adding the following courses to the core:1. GC 164 Human Geography (4 cr.)

Rationale: This course is needed to provide an overview of the culturally induced differences in the patterns and processes that have shaped the globe including population, use of resources, industry, agriculture, political systems, religion, environmental impact, etc. The use of resources and the environmental impact of human activities, which are two of the major areas of emphasis in the class, are particularly relevant to students in this major.

2. GC 220 Economic Geography (4 cr.)

Rationale: This course provides a more advanced background to the spatial characteristics of economic activity that students need to understand the patterns of industry, agriculture and other types of human activity that shape the landscapes of the globe.

3. GC 310 Urban Geography (4 cr.)

Rationale: This course provides advanced background to urbanization, one of the major issues shaping and influencing a significant part of the planet. Elements regarding resource use, landscape transformation by cities, and other environmental impacts as well as the human issues related to this problem are of particular relevance to the students in this major.

4. GC 360 Population Geography (4 cr.)

Rationale: This course provides advanced background to the spatial characteristics of one of the most important human issues on the globe, population. By examining the demographic process and how these vary from one society to another; students are better able to understand the role of population growth in regard to resource use, landscape transformation, and other environmental impacts.

iii. Moving GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.) from required to choose 8 credits from

Rationale: This course should remain an option for students but is not essential for all students to take this course.



iv. Removing the following courses from the 4 credit choice:1. GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)2. GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.)3. GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.)4. GC 401 Biogeography (4 cr.)5. GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)

Rationale: These courses no longer meet the demands of the major.

v. Adding the following courses to choose 8 credits from the following:1. AN 210 People, Culture and Nature (4 cr.)2. AN 320 Native Peoples of North America (4 cr.)3. RE 270 Outdoor Recreation Resources, Behavior and Values (3

cr.)4. BC 415 Intercultural Communications (4 cr.)5. EC 345 Environmental and Natural Resources Economics (4 cr.)6. EC 410 Managerial Economics (4cr.)7. EC 420 Capitalism, Socialism, Democracy (4 cr.)8. EC 425 International Economics (4 cr.)9. EC 460 Economic Development (4 cr.)10. GC 470 Environmental Ethics (4 cr.) 11. GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.)12. GC 491 Internship (2-6 cr.)13. GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures (4 cr.) or study

abroad14. SP 432 Environmental Communication (4 cr.)15. NAS 342 Indigenous Environmental Movements (4 cr.)16. NAS 340 Kinomaage: Earth Shows Us the Way (4 cr.)17. PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.)18. PS 402 Political Economy (4 cr.)19. PS 404 Politics of East and West Asia (4 cr.)20. PS 415 Politics of American Foreign Policy (4 cr.)21. SO 351 Social Change (4 cr.)

Rationale: These courses will provide students with new options to students who will be employed in a wide variety of environmentally related careers.

a. Rename the Geographic Information Science major as Geomatics

Rationale: This major is designed to give students a cutting-edge education in Geographical Science technologies, which covers topics in remote sensing, global positioning systems (GPS), computer cartography, and Geographic Information Systems, as well as related subjects in computer programming, computer networking, and computer aided design (CAD). The name change better represents the major.

b. Revise the Geomatics major (formerly Geographic Information Science) by:



i. Increasing the number of credits required in the major from 46-60

Rationale: This change reflects current employment demands, which place an increased emphasis on networking design and management.

ii. Removing minor or cluster minor (20 credits) required

Rationale: A minor is no longer required for the major.

iii. Reducing other required courses from 9 credits to 5

Rationale: GC 164 is moving to the core. As a departmental course it makes more sense there than in other requirements.

iv. Reducing electives from 12 to 8 credits

Rationale: The increased number of credits can be slightly offset by reducing electives from 12 to 8.

v. Moving GC 164 Human Geography (4 cr.) from Other required courses to required courses in major

Rationale: GC 164 is needed to provide an overview of the culturally induced differences in the spatial patterns of the globe; also provides an introduction to the basic elements of mapping and to key theoretical elements such as the concepts of regions, human landscape interpretation using spatial patterns, and major themes in the discipline of geography (region, place, movement, etc.) that are particularly applicable to students in this major.

vi. Removing the following courses from elective courses1. CIS 100 Computer Concepts (2 cr.)

Rationale: This course is too basic; students are much savvier at computers than 10 years ago and a course like this is inappropriate for entry into a competitive job market in geomatics. Geomatics students develop these concepts throughout the program in this major.

2. CIS 355 Web Applications Programming (4 cr.)

Rationale: The focus of the geomatics major at NMU is less in the direction of web-based programming. Emphasis in this course is on business-oriented applications for the web and it fails to offer a strong link with geomatics.

3. CS 302 Unix System Administration (4 cr.)

Rationale: GIS software at one time -in the 1980s and 90s- was primarily linked with the Unix operating system. Currently, all NMU geomatics software runs exclusively in a PC environment.



We aim to focus this major in areas of CIS and CS that link closely with available geomatics software.

4. CS 470 Artificial Intelligence (4 cr.)

Rationale: The subject area in this course is disconnected with main-stream geomatics. Students have difficulty time linking what they learn in this course to concepts in geomatics.

5. GC 330 Planning Theory and Practice (2 cr.)

Rationale: Course was part of a suspended program; no longer taught regularly; not technically part of the field of geomatics.

6. MA 240 Discrete Mathematics (4 cr.)

Rationale: Course fails to connect with the aim of this major; most concepts not applicable.

vii. Adding the following courses to elective courses1. AD 118 Introduction to Graphic Communication (4 cr.)

Rationale: The skills developed in this course (graphic design and graphic design software) are essential for those students who aim to develop graphic communication skills for a wide variety of cartographic applications.

2. CS 120A Accelerated Computer Science (4 cr.)

Rationale: Course offers a solid foundation in computer programming that is absolutely needed by majors in regard to the use of GIS programs and remote sensing software.

3. CS 422 Algorithms Design and Analysis (4 cr.)

Rationale: This course covers advanced algorithms and data structures, formal analysis of algorithm complexity and the theory of computation. The course is an elective for those geomatics students wanting to develop a background in algorithm and design analysis.

4. CS 442 Advanced Networking (4 cr.)

Rationale: Offers opportunity to develop critical and more advanced skills in computer networking, which are needed by GIS analysts.

5. DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD (4 cr.)

Rationale: Data used in geomatics software can originate in a CAD environment, which is quite common in architecture and engineering-based settings where students may be employed. Skills developed in this course will link with applied data handling abilities.



6. DD 110 CAD Productivity and Customization (4 cr.)

Rationale: Data used in geomatics software can originate in a CAD environment, which is quite common in architecture and engineering-based settings where students may be employed. Skills developed in this course will link with applied data handling abilities.

viii. Adding the following courses to required courses1. ENV 101 Environmental Science (4 cr.)

Rationale: Since many of the students in this major will often work on applications related to environmental issues; this course is needed to give them background to some of the major problems they may be working on.

2. CIS 220 Network Concepts (2 cr.)

Rationale: Much of the field of geomatics requires a fundamental understanding of how computers are linked together. Consequently, this course is to needed to engage students in the setup of a computer network environment.

3. CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design (4 cr.)

Rationale: This course further provides a foundation for planning and designing a computer system which is required of the majors going into the field of geomatics.

4. GC 489 Human Impact (4 cr.)

Rationale: This is the department’s capstone course, required of all its majors. In addition to seminar discussions on key issues involving human impact on the globe, students also complete a major research project which involves proposal writing, literature review, draft and final reports, and an oral presentation of findings. Students will have an opportunity to use their Geomatics skills in an applied research setting.

f. Delete the following majors: i. Physical Geography

ii. Human Geography

Rationale: The Human Geography and Physical Geography programs are being dropped because they significantly overlap with each other and other programs (Conservation and Earth Science), have small enrollments, and are generally not relevant in today's job market.

g. Create a new course GC 269 Introduction to Sustainability (4 cr.)

Proposed Bulletin Description:

GC 269 Introduction to Sustainability 4 cr.Prerequisites: EN 211, GC 164, and either GC 100, ENV101, GC 255



An overview of the basic principles of sustainability and sustainable systems (environmental, social, economic) from global, national, regional, and local perspectives.

Rationale: Sustainability encompasses the need to repair past damage, and to ensure that policies and practices of today provide not only for the present but also for the future. Students seeking to work in the corporate, non-profit, education, medical, environmental, and other sectors will be faced with key questions related to social, economic, and/or environmental sustainability. This course will provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of sustainability—at global, national, regional, and local levels—and will assist them to develop the ability to apply these principles to the issues they most certainly will encounter in their professional and personal lives.

Effect on Other Departments: Yes, see below.

Costs: However, the addition of the Physics requirement in the Environmental Science core curriculum (i.e. PH 201 College Physics I or PH 220 Introductory Physics I) may eventually result in the need for an additional lab section for these classes, which is an increase cost to the Physics Department. There is also a potential increased cost to the Chemistry Department due to the addition of one more chemistry class in the core Environmental Science major. Consequently, more sections of CH220 (six credits of faculty load), a course which is currently full and usually fills by the second day of registration, will need to be offered. Additionally, more lab and discussion sections of CH 111 and 112 (i.e. more adjunct load for the lab sections) may need to be offered if projected increases in enrollment occur.


6. Department of Economicsa. Renumber EC 435 Law and Economics to EC 330b. Renumber EC 455 Economics of Regulation and Antitrust to EC 363c. Renumber EC 420 Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy Economics to EC

340

Rationale: The level of mathematical analysis in these three classes is more consistent with the 300 level classes in the Department rather than the 400 level classes. By removing the in junior standing from the prerequisites, it would make the language more consistent with other 300 level numbering. None of these courses carry graduate credit.




7. Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation



a. Rename and revise bulletin description for RE 356: Wilderness Education Association Wilderness Stewardship to RE 356: Wilderness Stewardship

Rationale: The Wilderness Education Association has discontinued the “Stewardship” program as they move to an Outdoor Leadership Accreditation model using 6 core competencies rather than the 18-point curriculum. Course description change reflects enhanced course content.






Appendix ADepartment of Sociology and Social WorkProposed Bulletin Copy

SO 100: Youth Culture in Transition 2 cr.Offered: Fall and WinterCourse Description: We draw upon theory, research, and best practices to analyze adolescence. Emphasis is on the social nature of “youth culture,” on problems confronting contemporary American youth, and on the transitions and difficulties that characterize this stage in the life course.



Appendix BDepartment of Modern Languages and LiteraturesProposed Bulletin Copy

IP 190 Introduction to International Studies 4 cr. Offered: Fall(Abbreviation: Intro to Int.Studies)A multidisciplinary course that focuses on creating global awareness, enhancing research skills and providing international career exploration.

IP 290 Global Engagement 1 cr. Offered: WinterThis course can be repeated for credit.IP 290 engages students with things global by having them participate in and report on campus and community events of an international nature, keep track of and report on current events and issues from around the world, learn about various world countries, and network with classmates and others.

IP 490: International Studies Seminar 4 cr. 3 cr.Offered: Contact department for information. Winter Prerequisites: Completion of study abroad experience and 75 credit hours, junior standing, or instructor’s permission.The objective of this course is to discuss and analyze the various experiences of traveling, studying and living in a foreign culture. Discussion focuses on the various stages of “culture-shock” and the adaptation process that a person experiences while abroad.Students reflect on and build on their study abroad experience, including discussion of the various stages of “culture shock” and the adaptation process that a person experiences while abroad. They continue to cultivate skills dealing with international expertise.

International Studies Major

2010-11 BULLETIN with strike-through in sections to be removed or changed:

Additional Policies for International Studies MajorsInternational studies majors must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English at the 202 level or higher. This can be accomplished by completing a 202 (or 300, 305, or 400) course in a language or by verification through the Modern Languages and Literatures Department (i.e. determined by examination or through some other means of confirming proficiency).

International studies majors must have a study-abroad experience, normally in a non-English speaking country, for at least 12 weeks, including a minimum of nine weeks of study through an approved college-level institution. Please see the Study Abroad section of this bulletin. This must be approved in writing by an international studies academic adviser. Up to 12 credits may be applied to the area and advanced disciplinary studies requirement of the major with prior approval of the academic adviser. International students or resident aliens who wish to major in international studies may petition the international studies academic adviser for exemption from the requirement for study abroad.

A course in economics is required for international studies majors. (An EC course from foundations of social sciences is recommended.)


http://webb.nmu.edu/Bulletin/SiteSections/10-11/8/Opportunities/StudyAbroad.shtml


A program approval for international studies majors and minors must be prepared and approved by an academic adviser from the Modern Languages and Literatures Department and a copy forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office is not able to perform a degree audit until it receives this form.For department information or additional degree requirements, click hereFor course description, click on the course.

Total Credits Required for Degree 124

Liberal Studies 30-40Health Promotion Requirements 2

Required Courses in Major 44

Core 24GC 164 Human Geography [IV] 4AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology [IV] or 4 BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.) HS 105 World History [IV] 4IP 490 International Studies Seminar 4PL 270 World Religions [II] 4PS 206 International Relations or 4 PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics (4 cr.)

Area and Advanced Disciplinary Studies 20Choose from the following, with no more then 12 credits from one department and a minimum of 8 credits at the 300-400 level. Courses from the minor field of study cannot be used.

AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.) [VI] Numerous other classes are listed along with AD 265…

PROPOSED NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR:TOTAL CREDITS:

44 creditsCore: 22-24 creditsConcentrations: 20-22 credits

OTHER REQUIRMENTS:1. Study Abroad.

International Studies majors must have a study abroad experience, normally in a non-English speaking country, for at least 12 weeks, including a minimum of nine weeks of study through an approved college-level institution. Many of the credits earned can be applied to the major. Students who attended high school in another country may petition the international studies advisory committee for exemption from the requirement for study abroad.2. Language Proficiency.

International Studies majors must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English at the 202 level or higher. This can be accomplished by completing a 202 (or 300 or higher) course in a language or by verification through the Modern Languages and Literatures Department (i.e. determined by examination or through some other means of confirming proficiency).


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3. Program Approval.A Program Approval for International Studies majors must be prepared and approved by

an academic advisor from the Modern Languages and Literatures Department and a copy forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office is not able to perform a degree audit until it receives this approval.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR CORE 22-24

IP 190 Introduction to International Studies 4IP 290 Global Engagement 1EC 201 MicroEconomics 4 GC 164 Cultural Geography 4 PS 203 Comparative Government or 4 PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.) or PS 299 Model U.N. (2 cr.)

PY 270 World Religions 4 IP 490 Senior Seminar 3

CONCENTRATION 20-22Students must choose a regional Concentration (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, or the Middle

East) with which to fulfill their electives. Up to eight elective credits may be taken from the list of Non-Regional Courses, while all others must come from within the chosen Concentration. No more than 12 credits per prefix may count toward the major.

NON-REGIONAL COURSES:AD 230 History of World Art: Ancient to Medieval 4AD 240 History of World Art: Renaissance to Modern 4AN 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 4AN 210 People, Culture and Nature 4BC 415 Intercultural Communication 4BC 420 Global Communication 4CJ 426 International Crime and Criminal Justice 4EC 425 International Economics 4EC 460 International Development 4EN 225 History of World Cinema 4GC 220 Economic Geography 4GC 400 Political Geography 4HL 322 International Health Issues 4HN 362 Cultural Food Patterns 4HS 105 World History 4HS 359 Themes in Non-Western History 4MGT 475 International Business 4MKT 466 International Marketing 4MU 325 World Music 4NAS 342 Indigenous Environmental Movements 4PS 203 Comparative Government 4PS 206 International Relations 4PS 312 War and Peace in the 21st Century 4PS 340 International Organizations 4



PS 415 Politics of American Foreign Policy 4SO 351 Social Change 4CONCENTRATION: AFRICARequired 4HS 254 Introduction to the History of Africa 4

Electives 16-18Choose from the following:EN 311 World Literature in English (African Topics) 4HS 359 Themes in Non-Western History 4IP 285/286/485/486 Study Abroad (to Africa) 1-12LG 317z World Studies through Lit in Trans (Africa) 4PS 299 Model U.N. (African focus) 2

Other Courses as Approved by Modern Languages & LiteraturesCONCENTRATION: ASIARequired 4HS 256 Approaching China or 4

HS 259 Approaching Japan (4 cr.)Electives 16-18Choose from the following:AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan 4AD 300 Japan and the West 4EN 311 World Literature in English (Asian Topics) 4GC 300 Regional Studies (Asian Topics) 4HS 105 World History 4HS 256 Approaching China 4HS 259 Approaching Japan 4HS 358 Modern Japan 4HS 359 Themes in Non-Western History 4HS 360 Chinese Revolution, 1800-Present 4IP 285/286/485/486 Study Abroad (to Asia) 1-12PS 299 Model U.N. (Asian focus) 2PS 404 Politics of East and Southeast Asia 4SO 353 Globalization and Asian Societies 4

Other Courses as Approved by Modern Languages & LiteraturesCONCENTRATION: EUROPERequired 4HS 102 History of Western Civilization since 1600 4Electives 16-18Choose from the following:AD 330 Renaissance 4AD 335 History of Baroque Art 4EN 311 World Literature in English (European) 4EN 326 National Cinema 4EN 360 Modern British Literature 3- 4EN 382 British Lit: 1960 to Present 3- 4FR 310 Intro to French Civilization and Culture 4FR 438 Cultural and Artistic Heritage of Europe 4GR 310 Intro to German Civilization and Culture 3



IP 285/286/485/486 Study Abroad (to Europe) 1-12HS 308 Themes in Modern Europe 4HS 311/GR311Central Europe 4HS 312 Revolutionary Russia 4HS 314 Modern Britain 4HS 315 Imperialism 4HS 316 The Holocaust 4LG 317 World Studies Through Lit in Trans(Europe) 4PS 299 Model U.N. (Europe) 2SN 310 Intro to Spanish Civilization and Culture 4Courses taught in French, German and Spanish dealing with Europe.Other Courses as Approved by Modern Languages & LiteraturesCONCENTRATION: LATIN AMERICARequired 4HS 251 Latin American Civilization or 4

SN 314 Contemporary Latin American Culture(4 cr.)Electives 16-18Choose from the following:EN 311 World Literature in English (Lat.American) 4GC 300 Regional Studies (Lat.American) 4HL 386 Global Health Care – Honduras 3HS 234 Indigenous People of Latin America 4HS 251 Latin American Civilization 4HS 361 History of the Americas 4HS 362 History of Mexico 4IP 285/286/485/486 Study Abroad (to Latin America) 1-12LG 317z World Studies Through Lit in Trans(L.Am) 4PS 299 Model U.N. (Latin American) 4SN 314 Contemporary Latin American Culture 4Courses taught in Spanish dealing with Latin America.Other Courses as Approved by Modern Languages & LiteraturesCONCENTRATION: MIDDLE EASTRequired 4HS 252 Arab-Islamic History 4ElectivesChoose from the following: EN 311 World Literature in English (Middle East) 4HS 359 Themes in Non-Western History 4IP 285/286/485/486 Study Abroad (to the Middle East) 1-12GC 300 Regional Studies (Middle East) 4PS 299 Model U.N. (Middle East) 2PS 321 Politics in Islamic Nations 4Other Courses as Approved by Modern Languages & Literatures

2. International Studies MinorFROM THE 2010-2011 BULLETIN, with strike out:

International Studies MinorInternational studies minors must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English at the 102 level or higher. This can be accomplished by completing a 102 (or 201, 202, 300, 305 or 400) course in a



language, or by verification through the Modern Languages and Literatures Department (i.e. determined by examination or through some other means of confirming proficiency).For department information or additional degree requirements, click hereFor course description, click on the course.Total Credits Required for Minor 24

Core 16AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology [IV] or 4 GC 164 Human Geography (4 cr.) [IV] HS 105 World History [IV] 4PL 270 World Religions [II] 4PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics or 4 PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.)

Area and Advanced Disciplinary Studies 8

Choose 8 credit hours from the following. At least one course must be at the 300-400 level. Courses from the major field of study or other minors cannot be used.

AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.) [VI] AD 300 Japan and the West: Crosscurrents in Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [VI]

Many other courses are listed in this area…

PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MINOR:

REQUIRMENTS:1. Language Proficiency.International Studies minors must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English at the 102 level or higher. This can be accomplished by completing a 102 (or 200 or higher) course in a language or by verification through the Modern Languages and Literatures Department (i.e. determined by examination or through some other means of confirming proficiency).2. Program Approval.A Program Approval for International Studies minors must be prepared and approved by an academic advisor from the Modern Languages and Literatures Department and a copy forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office is not able to perform a degree audit until it receives this approval.

International Studies Minor IP 190 Introduction to International Studies 4 creditsIP 290 Global Engagement 1 creditGC 164 Cultural Geography 4 creditsApproved Electives 15 credits TOTAL 24 creditsThe electives may be chosen from any of the courses under the International Studies major, Non-Regional or regional tracks. Up to 12 credits of IP 285/286/485/486 can be counted as electives. No more than 8 credits of any other prefix can apply as electives. Up to 8 credits can be applied from the list of Non-Regional elective courses and/or core for the International Studies major. Courses listed for the regional tracks of the International Studies major may also be used as electives.


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Appendix CCenter for Native American Studies Proposed Bulletin Copy

NAS 224 Native American Beadwork Styles 4 cr.An introduction to Native American beadwork styles from various regions and time periods. The course blends reading and lecture with practical application of Native American beadwork. Content includes American Indian Arts and Crafts law. Abb = NatAm Bead Style

NAS 414 First Nations Women 4 cr.Focus on issues, topics affecting First Nations women of yesterday and today. Notable First Nations women will be explored along with multiple concepts including: relationships within tribal communities, spiritual health and survival of tribal nations.

NAS 486 American Indian Educational Law and Leadership 3 cr.Unique legal educational leadership relationships between American Indian tribes, federal, and state governments and k-12 schools are explored. Content includes aboriginal and treaty rights to education, federal and state Indian education laws, and contemporary tribal laws regarding American Indian Education.



Appendix DDepartment of Engineering TechnologyProposed Bulletin Copy

TE 225 Technology and Sustainability in Non-Western Societies 4 cr.Offered: SummerPrerequisite: EN 111Technology from an Eastern perspective, with a focus on innovation, alternative energy, and other sustainability technology. Studies concentrate on unique challenges and opportunities experienced due to cultural beliefs and customs distinct to non-Western societies.Course Abbreviation: Tech & Sust - NonWest



Appendix EDepartment of GeographyProposed Bulletin Copy

Proposed bulletinGeography DepartmentEarth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences

Earth Science MajorProvides a thorough knowledge of Earth's physical environment, including its geology, weather and climate, astronomical relationships and hydrology. For department information or additional degree requirements, click here



Required Courses in Major 44-45-AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy [III] 4GC 100 Physical GeographyGC 205 Introduction to Geographic Research 4

4

GC 210 Earth HazardsGC 225 Introduction to Maps

42

GC 235 Quantitative Methods 4GC 255 Physical Geology [III] 4GC 260 Minerals and Rocks 4GC 365 Historical Geology 4GC 385 Weather and Climate 4GC 390 Oceanography 2GC 465 Hydrology GC 489 Human Impact Upon the Environment 4

4

GC 335 Geographic Information Systems or 4 GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)

Choose 4 credits from:GC 202 Soils (4 cr.) or GC 260 Minerals and Rocks (4 cr.) or GC 365 Historical Geology (4 cr.) or

4

GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.) GC 465 Hydrology

Choose 4-5 credits from: 4-5GC 285 Field Techniques (5) or GC 335 Geographic Information Systems (4) or GC 425 Remote Sensing (4) or GC 445 Advanced Aerial Photograph Interpretation and Photogrammetry (2) or GC 455 Digital Image Processing (2) or GC 492 Research in Water Science (4)



Other Required Courses 19 23

AIS 101 Introduction to Information Resources 1AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy [III] 4Chemistry Elective 5CH 111 General Chemistry I [III] recommended CH 112 General Chemistry II [III]

5 5

Biology Elective 4 BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles (4 cr.) [III] recommended MA 104 College Algebra with Applications in Science and Technologies (or higher) or MA 161 Calculus I PH 201 Physics I (5 cr.) or PH 220 Introductory Physics I 5

4

Minor 20

Environmental Conservation Studies and Sustainability MajorProvides an introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods of assessing and analyzing humankind’s impact upon the environment.For department information or additional degree requirements, click here



Required Courses in Major 38 58 Core CoursesGC 100 Physical Geography [III]

504

ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science [III] 4GC 164 Human GeographyGC 205 Introduction to Geographic ResearchGC 220 Economic Geography

444

GC 225 Introduction to Maps 2GC 235 Quantitative Methods 4GC 269 Introduction of SustainabilityGC 310 Urban GeographyGC 320 Environmental Policy and Regulation

44

GC 335 Geographic Information Systems 4GC 360 Population GeographyGC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment

44

GC 489 Human Impact Upon the Environment 4GC 202 Soils or 4 GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.) [III] or GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.) or GC 401 Biogeography (4 cr.) or GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.) or Choose 8 credits from the following: 8AN 210 People, Culture and Nature (4 cr.)AN 320 Native Peoples of North America (4 cr.)BC 425 Intercultural Communications (4 cr.)



EC 345 Environmental and Natural Resources Economics (4 cr.) EC 410 Managerial Economics (4 cr.)EC 420 Capitalism, Socialism, Democracy (4 cr.)EC 425 International Economics (4 cr.)EC 460 Economic Development (4 cr.)GC 470 Environmental Ethics (4 cr.) GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.) GC 491 Internship (2-6 cr.)GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures* (4 cr.) or Study Abroad (4 cr.)NAS 342 Indigenous Environmental Movements (4 cr.) NAS 340 Kinomaage: Earth Shows Us the Way (4 cr.)PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.)PS 402 Political Economy (4 cr.)PS 404 Politics of East and West Asia (4 cr.)PS 415 Politics of American Foreign Policy (4 cr.)RE 270 Outdoor Recreation Resources, Behavior and Values (4 cr.) SO 351 Social Change (4 cr.)SP 432 Environmental Communication (4 cr.)

Other Required Courses 5AIS 101 Introduction to Information Resources 1CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems [V] 4

Minor 20

Degree or Program Details

Environmental Science MajorThis major provides students with an interdisciplinary approach on how to apply research methods, assessment techniques and management strategies to resolve environmental problems. It provides students an opportunity to gain an understanding of how the physical, biological and social sciences interact with each other in this field of study.

For department information or additional degree requirements, click here

For course description, click on the course.

Total Credits Required for Degree 128 125


Required Courses in Major (Core + Emphasis + Program Electives) 76Students must complete the core and one of four the three areas of concentration emphasis, including sufficient electives. ENV 101 should be taken during the first year of the program.

Core 36 55-58ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science [III] 4BI 210 Principles of Ecology 4BI 310 Ecology Theory and MethodsCH 111 General Chemistry I [III]

45



CH 112 General Chemistry II [III] 5CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry or CH 321 Organic Chemistry I (4) and CH 322 Organic Chemistry II (4)GC 100 Physical Geography [III]

5

GC 202 Soils GC 225 Introduction to Maps

42

GC 235 Quantitative MethodsGC 320 Environmental Policy and Regulation

44

GC 335 Geographic Information Systems 4MA 161 CalculusMA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [V] or

54

BI 412 Biometrics (4 cr.) or GC 235 Quantitative Methods (4 cr.) PH 201 College Physics I or PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.)GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment or GC 489 Human Impact on the Environment (4 cr.)

5

4

Emphasis Elective Courses in one of four Areas of Concentration (16 credit hours, with no more than 12 credits from one prefix without prior approval)

Biological Sciences Emphasis 1. Natural Resources Choose Biology credits from: Choose from the following courses (note: at least one course must have a BI prefix):

28 16

BI 230 Plant Kingdom BI 240 Conservation Biology

44

BI 262 Field OrnithologyBI 303 General MicrobiologyBI 305 Ecology of the Northern ForestBI 310 Ecology Theory and Methods BI 322 Vertebrate ZoologyBI 324 Invertebrate Zoology

444444

BI 402 Microbial Ecology 4BI 424 EntomologyBI 433 Boreal FloraBI 434 Plant EcologyBI 435 Boreal EcosystemsBI 441 Fisheries Management

44444

BI 442 Wildlife Management BI 460 IchthyologyBI 461 HerpetologyBI 465 Aquatic Insect EcologyBI 492 Research in Water Science

44442

EC 345 Environmental and Natural Resources EconomicsGC 401 Biogeography GC 425 Remote SensingGC 428 Spatial AnalysisRE 277 Introduction to Wildland FirefightingRE 371 Protected Area ManagementSP 432 Environmental Communication

4442444

Physical Sciences Emphasis 2. Pollution Control and Remediation Choose from the following courses:

27-30

CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (5 cr.) or 5-8 CH 321 Organic Chemistry I (4 cr.) or



CH 322 Organic Chemistry II (4 cr.) CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium 3CH 242 Quantitative Analysis 2CH 341 Physical Chemistry ICH 342 Physical Chemistry IICH 415 Inorganic Chemistry CH 430 Environmental Chemistry

4445

CH 435 Gas and Liquid ChromatographyCH 436 Modern SpectroscopyCH 450 Biochemistry ICH 452 Biochemistry IICH 454 Biochemical TechniquesCH 492 Research in Water Science GC 202 Soils

2344424

GC 370 Geomorphology 4

GC 465 Hydrology GC385 Weather and ClimateGC428 Spatial AnalysisGC465 Hydrology

3. Water ResourcesChoose from the following courses (note: at least one course must have a BI prefix):BI 314 Introduction to Marine Biology BI 410 Ecology of the Great Lakes BI 411 Limnology BI 441 Fisheries Management BI 465 Aquatic Insect Ecology GC 370 GeomorphologyGC 385 Weather and ClimateGC 390 OceanographyGC 425 Remote SensingGC 428 Spatial AnalysisGC 465 HydrologyGC 492 Research in Water Science

4. Renewable Energy TechnologiesChoose from the following courses:ET 221 Solar Power (3)ET 222 Wind Power (3)GC 385 Weather and Climate (4)GC 425 Remote Sensing (4)GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4)MET 200 Introduction to Alternative Energies (3)MET 230 Bioenergy (3)PH 393 Experimental Instrumentation and Analysis (4)

444

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33444334

Environmental Policy Emphasis 28

GC 330 Planning Theory and Practice 2GC 340 Land Use Controls 2GC 470 Environmental Ethics 4GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment 4



PS 301 Seminar in Public Policy Analysis 4PS 307 Principles of Public Administration 4PS 309 State and Local Government 4SP 432 Environmental Communication 4Environmental Science Electives 12-15Choose from the following or any course from one of the above emphases, other than the student's chosen emphasis. No more than 8 credits can be taken under a single prefix.

BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.) BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.) BI 305 Ecology of the Northern Forest (4 cr.) [III] BI 410 Ecology of the Great Lakes (4 cr.) BI 424 Entomology (4 cr.) BI 433 Boreal Flora (2-3 cr.) BI 460 Ichthyology (4 cr.) BI 461 Herpetology (4 cr.) BI 462 Ornithology (4 cr.) BI 463 Mammalogy (3 cr.) BI 498 Directed Studies in Biology (1-4 cr.) BI 499 Internship (1-6 cr.) CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography (2 cr.) CH 490 Senior Research and Seminar I (2-4 cr.) CH 491 Senior Research and Seminar II (2-4 cr.) EC 345 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (4 cr.) GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.) GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.) GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.) GC 491 Internship (2-6 cr.) GC 498 Directed Studies in Geography (1-4 cr.) PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [III] PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [III] PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.) [III] PR 231 Introduction to Public Relations (4 cr.) PR 250 co-requisite is waived PS 105 American Government (4 cr.) [IV] PS 215 Introduction to Law (4 cr.) PS 332 Administrative Law (4 cr.) PS 491 Internship in Public Policy or Law (2-12 cr.) PS 498 Directed Study in Political Science (1-4 cr.) SP 401 Persuasion (4 cr.)

Other Required Courses 8BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [III] 4BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity [III] 4

Note:CIS 110 and MA 103 are prerequisites to GC 235GC 100 and GC 205 are prerequisites to various GC coursesMA 100 is a prerequisite to MA 103MA115 is a prerequisite to MA 161MA 161 is a prerequisite to PH 220MA 171 is a prerequisite to BI 310

Recommended ElectivesIt is recommended that students consult with their advisor and consider taking an internship



and courses in foreign language and cultures, business, economics and policy-related courses.

This major does not require a minor.

Degree or Program Details

Geographic Information Science Geomatics MajorProvides students with knowledge and skills related to information technology, spatial data management, analysis and visualization. For department information or additional degree requirements, click here




Required Courses in Major 46 62

CIS 155 Software Development ICIS 220 Network ConceptsCIS 250 Systems Analysis and DesignENV 101 Environmental ScienceGC 100 Physical Geography

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GC 164 Human Geography GC 205 Introduction to Geographic Research

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GC 225 Introduction to Maps 2GC 235 Quantitative Methods 4GC 335 Geographic Information Systems 4GC 337 Computer Cartography 4GC 425 Remote Sensing 4GC 428 Spatial Analysis GC 489 Human Impact

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Electives 12 8Choose from the following: AD 118 Introduction to Graphic Communication CIS 100 Computer Concepts

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CIS 355 Web Applications Programming 4CS 120 Computer Science I CS 120A Accelerated Computer Science

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CS 122 Computer Science II 4CS 201 Programming in C++ 3CS 222 Data Structures 4CS 302 Unix System Administration 4CS 326 Object-Oriented Design 4CS 422 Algorithms Design and Analysis (4 cr.)CS 442 Advanced Networking (4 cr.)DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD (4 cr.)DD 110 CAD Productivity and Customization (4 cr.)

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CS 470 Artificial Intelligence (4 cr.) 4GC 330 Planning Theory and Practice (2 cr.) 2GC 445 Advanced Aerial Photograph Interpretation and Photogrammetry (2 cr.) 2GC 455 Digital Image Processing (2 cr.) 2GC 491 Internship (2-6 cr.) 2-6MA 240 Discrete Mathematics (4 cr.) 4

Other Required Courses 9 5AIS 101 Introduction to Information Resources 1CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems [V] 4GC 164 Human Geography [IV] 4

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Human Geography MajorAllows students to specialize in different systematic branches of the discipline such as urban, economic, political and regional geography. For department information or additional degree requirements, click here




Major 38GC 100 Physical Geography [III] 4GC 164 Human Geography [IV] 4GC 200 North America or 4 GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures (4 cr.) [IV] GC 205 Introduction to Geographic Research 4GC 225 Introduction to Maps 2GC 235 Quantitative Methods 4GC 489 Human Impact Upon the Environment 4GC 335 Geographic Information Systems or 4 GC 337 Computer Cartography (4 cr.) or GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.) or GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.) Geography Electives 8Choose from the following: GC 220 Economic Geography (4 cr.) GC 310 Urban Geography (4 cr.) GC 316 Geography of Tourism (4 cr.) GC 317 Geography of Food Systems (4 cr.) GC 360 Population Geography (4 cr.) [IV]





Physical Geography MajorDesigned to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the Earth's physical environment including its climate, soil, vegetation, landforms and geology. For department information or additional degree requirements, click here




Required Courses in Major 38GC 100 Physical Geography [III] 4GC 164 Human Geography [IV] 4GC 205 Introduction to Geographic Research 4GC 225 Introduction to Maps 2GC 235 Quantitative Methods 4GC 489 Human Impact Upon the Environment 4GC 335 Geographic Information Systems or 4 GC 337 Computer Cartography (4 cr.) or GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.) or GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.) Geography Electives 12Choose from the following: GC 202 Soils (4 cr.) GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.) [III] GC 260 Minerals and Rocks (4 cr.) GC 365 Historical Geology (4 cr.) GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.) GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.) GC 401 Biogeography (4 cr.) GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)



GC 269 Introduction to Sustainability 4 cr.Prerequisites: EN 211, GC 164, and either GC 100, ENV101, GC 255



An overview of the basic principles of sustainability and sustainable systems (environmental, social, economic) from global, national, regional, and local perspectives.



Appendix FDepartment of Health, Physical Education, and RecreationProposed Bulletin Copy

RE 356 Wilderness Education Association Wilderness Stewardship 2 cr. (1-0-2)Offered: Summer, WinterPrerequisites: RE 155 strongly recommended. Department permission required.

An extended trip to a local area based upon the Wilderness Education Association’s 18-point curriculum Association’s 6 core outdoor leadership competencies. Course focuses on outdoor leadership, judgment, decision making, group dynamics, expedition behavior, low-impact camping and environmental ethics, and outdoor risk management. Fees required. Extra fees required for food, equipment use and WEA fees.


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