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
PLS 194C- Legal Technology
Course Description: Survey of computer software programs, hardware and other technology relevant to
the modern law practice.
Posted on: 5/9/2012
PLS 350C - Evidence
Course Description: Study and application of rules governing use and admission of evidence in state
and federal courts and administrative hearings.
Posted on: 5/9/2012
CHNF 420-Media Chinese
Course Description: This is an advanced-level Chinese Flagship Course. The course is designed to enhance
students' immersion learning of Mandarin Chinese by introducing to them advanced level
grammar, vocabulary and formal writing seen in Chinese language media such as newspaper,
television and the internet.
Posted on: 04/20/2012
CHNF 440-Chinese Tradition
Course Description: This advanced Chinese Flagship course is designed to further deepen students' immersion
learning of Mandarin Chinese vocabulary, grammar and formal expression through the
framework of Chinese culture and historical traditions. Taught entirely in Chinese,
this interdisciplinary course interweaves the learning in both Chinese language and
Chinese tradition.
Posted on: 04/20/2012
LEAD 300 2nd-Leadership Theory and Application
Course Description: The study of leadership concepts, theories, and models; an overview of personal
leadership assessment and leadership development plans; enhance leadership knowledge
through experimental learning.
Posted on: 04/18/2012
PHYS 215- Learning Assistants For Physics
Course Description: Introduces students to basic theory and practical skills for assisting instructors
as Learning Assistants in active engagement physics courses.
Posted on: 04/02/2012
PHIL 332 - Philosophy of Mind
Course Description: A study of the nature of mind, cognitive states, and consciousness. Topics may include
the nature of the mental system, mind-brain identity, ocmputer consciousness, and
visual system's role in decision-making and intentionality.
DMT 230 - Bath Design
Course Description: This course will introduce students to the specialty of bathroom design. It will
encompass the principles and elements of design, universal design and sustainability
as well as specific design details that are inherent in bathroom design and planning.
Students will add to their base of interior design knowledge through lectures, and
studio time that includes; sketching, client presentations, field measures, and field
trips to showrooms. The final project will encompass an actual bathroom from planning
to presentation for a client.
Posted on: Dec 07, 2011
DMT 229 - Kitchen Design I
Course Description: This course will introduce students to the specialty of kitchen design. It will
encompass the principles and elements of design, universal design and sustainability
as well as specific design details that are inherent in kitchen design and planning.
Students will add to their base of interior design knowledge through lectures, and
studio time that includes; sketching, client presentations, field measures, and field
trips to showrooms. The final project will encompass an actual kitchen from planning
to presentation for a client.
Posted on: Dec 07, 2011
ME 332 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Course Description: An applied laboratory in the modeling, prediction, and measurement of fluid mechanics
components and systems. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of engineering
reports, uncertainty analysis, and the experimental design plan process. System level
experiments will include fluid property measurements, pipe flow and turbomachinery
characteristics.
Posted on: Nov. 11, 2011
MATH 498 - Senior Seminar
Course description: Students will study articles in current mathematical journals or undertake independent
investigations in mathematics. Written and oral presentations are required.
Posted on: Oct 14, 2011
BIOL 345 - Fire Ecology and Management
Course Description: The behavior and management of prescribed fires and wildland fires.
Posted on : Oct 10, 2011
BIOL 457 - Herpetology
Course Description: The diversity, biology, and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.
Posted on : Oct 10, 2011
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 cultural background of the language.
Taught entirely in Chinese, the course interweaves the learning in both Chinese language
and Chinese culture by exploring the topics such as history, traditional philosophy,
political thoughts, religion, arts and literature, medicine and science.
Posted on : Oct 10, 2011
JAPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese II
Course Description: Continued expansion of interpersonal communication skills at the intermediate level.
Emphasis on increasing comprehension, the building of vocabulary, and on presentational
modes of speaking and writing.
Posted on : Oct 03, 2011
RELS 315 - Confucianism
Course Description: A survey of evolution of Confucian thought, from ethical and ritual considerations
of Confucius, through the scholastic self-cultivation of Zhu Xi, to the ecological
and gender concerns of modern New Confucians.
Posted on : Sep 19, 2011
LEAD 300 - Leadership Theory and Application
Course Description: A study of leadership concepts, theories and models ; an overview of personal leadership
assessments and leadership development plans;enhance leadership knowledge through
experiential learning.
Posted on : Sep 16, 2011
ENG 111 - Writing Workshop for Biology
Course Description: Writing workshop that provides supplemental writing instruction for students in
BIO 113.
Posted on : Sept 12, 2011
PHIL 427 - Philosophy of Law
Course Description: A study of theories on the nature and origin of law, basic legal concepts (obligation,
right, equiality, liberty, justice), legal moralism, church and state, civil disobedience,
and other topics.
Posted on : Sep 12, 2011
