The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
The Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC) is a standing committee of the University Senate. Composed of regular and advisory members representing the faculty, administration, and student body, the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee makes recommendation "to the University Senate concerning university-wide [undergraduate] academic policies" and reviews "particular [undergraduate] programs and courses to determine whether they meet the established standards." (Charter of the University Senate, 2001, 6) Specific functions of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee are covered by the UCC Bylaws Section IV. The Charter of the University Senate and the Bylaws of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee govern operation of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. The mission of the UCC is not simply to consider the passage of undergraduate curricular and academic proposals but to insure the development of high quality undergraduate courses, programs, and academic policies that will help the University full its academic mission.
Temporary Course Proposals
JOUR 241 - Visualizing Data in Journalism
Course Description: Students will learn to critically analyze and examine large sets of data to identify
embedded trends and stories and to display the data visually as a component of journalistic
storytelling. (course fee)
Posted on 04/15/2013
CNS 110 - Human Relations
Course Description: Theory, concepts, and skills necessary to increase self-awareness and improve relationships
in social and academic settings. Processes of managing the problems of everyday life
including conflict and social demands.
Posted on 04/07/2013
PSY 408G - Psychology of Language
Course Description: Overview of scientific study of human language abilities with primary emphasis on
individual psychological mechanisms.
Posted on 02/07/2013
MATH 123 - Mathematical Application for Business
Course Description: Graphing and problem solving are integrated throughout the study of algebraic concepts
including polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Topics also
include mathematics of finance, introduction to probability, and derivatives, with
emphasis on applications in business-related fields. Not accepted for credit toward
a mathematics major or minor.
Posted on 03/20/2013
PSY 408G - Psychology of Language
Course Description: Overview of scientific study of human language abilities with primary emphasis on
individual psychological mechanisms.
Posted on 02/07/2013
UC 100 - College and Career Exploration
Course Description: This is a one credit, dual credit on-line course offered to Kentucky high school
students to encourage exploration of academic and career choices and the relationship
between the two.
Posted on 01/25/2013
ME 332 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Course Description:An applied laboratory in the modeling, prediction, and measurement of fluid mechanics
components and systems, with emphasis on the preparation of engineering reports, uncertainty
analysis, and the experimental design plan process. System level experiments include
fluid property measurements, pipe flow and turbomachinery characteristics.
Posted on 12/05/2012
PLS 360C - Debtor/Creditor Relations
Course Description:Study and analysis of the types of relationships between debtors and creditors as
well as how those relationships are developed and maintained and what legal remedies
are available to both parties when those relationships deteriorate.
Posted on 11/28/2012
PLS 200C - Legal Ethics
Course Description:Study, analysis, and application of codes of professional responsiblity and standards
of conduct governing the practice of law in state and federal courts.
Posted on 11/28/2012
SPAN 380 - Topics in Latin American Cinema
Course Description: This course taught in Spanish, is defined to refine the cultural knowledge and further
develop the vocabulary and oral and written skills of students at the 300 level. Through
watching and discussing Latin American films, students will be able to deepen their
understanding of the Hispanic culture and improve their language. This course will
provide and introduction to Latin American culture by surveying some of the major
political and socioeconomic issues the region has faced in the last centuries. It
will take a more sociological approach in the contemporary era. Posted on 10/18/2012
CHNF 430 - Chinese Culture
Course Description: This advanced Chinese Flagship course is designed to further deepen students' immersion
into Mandarin Chinese by introducing to them the culture background of the language.
Taught entirely in Chinese, the course interweaves learning in both Chinese language
and Chinese culture by exploring topics such as history, traditional philosophy, political
philosophy, religion, arts and literature, medicine and science.
Posted on 10/17/2012
RUSS 202 - Intermediate Russian II
Course Description: Continued expansion of interpersonal communication skills at the intermediate level.
Emphasis on increasing comprehension, the building of vocabulary, and the presentational
modes of speaking and writing.
Posted on 10/03/2012
UC 101 - College and Career Exploration
Course Description:This is a one credit, dual credit on-line course offered to Kentucky high school students
to encourage exploration of academic and career choices and the relationship between
the two.
Posted on 10/03/2012
BIOL 306- Small, Hot, & Crowded: Course Description : Climate change is a timely, political, charged, and intensely studied topic. Students
in this course will learn how the climate system operates today. Students will explore
records of earth's ancient climate, evaluate evidence for modern warming and explore
impacts based on current predictions. A key goal of this course is that students obtain
the scientific background and critical thinking skills required to evaluate and critique
media statements and public policy concerning current and future climate changes.
Posted on 09/18/2012
BIOL 304- How to Build a Habitable Planet : Course Description : The only evidence for past or present life in the Universities is found on Earth.
We will begin with the Big Bang and finish with 7+ billion people on the planet. Students
will learn how to create a terrestrial planet like Earth, and the elemental building
blocks required for life. The many forms of life on earth are possible because of
certain physical properties of our planet and a tightly regulated system that connects
physical, chemical and biological components. Importantly students will come to appreciate
the role that humans occupy within this complex Earth system, rather than separate
from it.
Posted on: 09/18/2012
GEOG 306 - Small, Hot & Crowded : Climate Change & Society : Course Description : Climate change is a timely, political, charged, and intensely studied topic. Students
in this course will learn how the climate system operates today. Students will explore
records of earth's ancient climate, evaluate evidence for modern warming and explore
impacts based on current predictions. A key goal of this course is that students obtain
the scientific background and critical thinking skills required to evaluate and critique
media statements and public policy concerning current and future climate changes.
Posted on: 09/18/2012
GEOG 304 - How to Build a Habitable Planet : Course Description : The only evidence for past or present life in the Universities is found on Earth.
We will begin with the Big Bang and finish with 7+ billion people on the planet. Students
will learn how to create a terrestrial planet like Earth, and the elemental building
blocks required for life. The many forms of life on earth are possible because of
certain physical properties of our planet and a tightly regulated system that connects
physical, chemical and biological components. Importantly students will come to appreciate
the role that humans occupy within this complex Earth system, rather than separate
from it.
Posted on: 09/18/2012
GEOL 306 - Small, Hot & Crowded : Climate Change & Society : Course Description : Climate change is a timely, political, charged, and intensely studied topic. Students
in this course will learn how the climate system operates today. Students will explore
records of earth's ancient climate, evaluate evidence for modern warming and explore
impacts based on current predictions. A key goal of this course is that students obtain
the scientific background and critical thinking skills required to evaluate and critique
media statements and public policy concerning current and future climate changes.
Posted on: 09/18/2012
GEOL 304 - How to Build a Habitable Planet : Course Description : The only evidence for past or present life in the Universities is found on Earth.
We will begin with the Big Bang and finish with 7+ billion people on the planet. Students
will learn how to create a terrestrial planet like Earth, and the elemental building
blocks required for life. The many forms of life on earth are possible because of
certain physical properties of our planet and a tightly regulated system that connects
physical, chemical and biological components. Importantly students will come to appreciate
the role that humans occupy within this complex Earth system, rather than separate
from it.
Posted on: 09/18/2012
1.1 College and Career Explorations
