Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Office of the Dean
745-4449

REPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Date:	November 5, 2010
The Ogden College of Science and Engineering submits the following items for consideration:

I.	New Business
Type of item	Description of Item & Contact Information	
Action	Revise Course Prerequisites
CE 410, Soil Mechanics
Contact:  Shane Palmquist, shane.palmquist@wku.edu, x52919	
Action	Exception to an Academic Policy (with attached resolution)
Ref. #575, Technology Management
Contact:  Greg Arbuckle, greg.arbuckle@wku.edu, x56592	

 

Proposal Date: 10/15/2010

Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Department of Engineering
Proposal to Revise Course Prerequisites
(Consent Item)

Contact Person:  Shane Palmquist, shane.palmquist@wku.edu, 745-2919

1.	Identification of course:
1.1	Course prefix (subject area) and number:  CE 410
1.2	Course title: Soil Mechanics
1.3	Credit hours: 3

2.	Current prerequisites/co-requisites:

	Prerequisite: EM 302 or 303

	Co-requisite: CE 411

3.	Proposed prerequisites/co-requisites:

	Prerequisite: GEOL 111 and 113, and EM 302 or 303

	Co-requisite: CE 411

4.	Rationale for the revision of prerequisites/co-requisites:

If students take GEOL 111 and 113 (The Earth and Lab) and EM 302 or 303 (Mechanics of Deformable Solids) as prerequisite courses, this will ensure adequate preparation for understanding the topics discussed in CE 410 (Soil Mechanics).

5.	Effect on completion of major/minor sequence:

The effect should be negligible.  In the suggested plan of study in the undergraduate catalogue, students take GEOL 111 and 113 (The Earth and Lab) in the first semester and CE 410 (Soil Mechanics) in the fifth semester.

6.	Proposed term for implementation:  Fall 2011

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

	Department of Engineering				_____10/19/10_______

	Ogden Curriculum Committee			_____11/4/10________

	Undergraduate Curriculum Committee		___________________

	University Senate					___________________

Attachment:  Course Inventory Form

Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences Department
Proposal for an Exception to an Academic Policy
(Action Item)

Contact Person:  Greg Arbuckle    	E-mail:  greg.arbuckle@wku.edu    	Phone:  5-6592

1.	Identification of proposed policy exception:
Waiver of 15 hours of the required 42 hours of upper division courses for transfer students who have successfully completed an associate’s degree from KCTCS or other accredited community college and are pursuing the baccalaureate degree in Technology Management (2+2).
 
2.	Catalog statement of existing policy:
At least one-half of the semester hours required for each major and minor must be earned in undergraduate courses numbered 300 and above (except the minors in business administration and computer information systems, and majors in social studies, art education, middle grades education, and middle grades science; refer to the specific program description for details.)  A minimum of 42 undergraduate semester hours must be completed in upper division courses (courses numbered 300 and above) by students earning a baccalaureate degree (except for majors in computer information technology, systems management, dental hygiene, and health sciences; refer to each specific major description for more details.)

3.	Statement of proposed policy exception: (changes in italics)
At least one-half of the semester hours required for each major and minor must be earned in undergraduate courses numbered 300 and above (except the minors in business administration and computer information systems, and majors in social studies, art education, middle grades education, and middle grades science; refer to the specific program description for details.)  A minimum of 42 undergraduate semester hours must be completed in upper division courses (courses numbered 300 and above) by students earning a baccalaureate degree (except for majors in computer information technology, systems management, technology management, dental hygiene, and health sciences; refer to each specific major description for more details.)

4.	Rationale for proposed policy exception:
Baccalaureate degree seeking students who have completed an associate’s degree from community colleges have completed a program of study in a particular field and taken courses which transfer with lower-division credit only.  The 15 hour waiver with help facilitate articulation from community/junior colleges.  

5.	Impact of proposed policy exception on existing academic or non-academic policies:
	This exception would allow an easier articulation for these students transferring from community/junior colleges.  Students will be expected to fulfill all other University requirements for degree completion (i.e. hours toward degree completion, residency requirements, etc.). 

6.	Proposed term for implementation: Fall 2011	

7.	Dates of prior committee approvals:

		Department of AMS						_22 Oct. 2010_

		OCSE Curriculum Committee				_4 Nov 2010__

		University Curriculum Committee				___________
		
University Senate						___________

Resolution
From OCSE Curriculum Committee
to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Proposal for an Exemption to an Academic Policy
Baccalaureate Degree in Technology Management

The motion passed the OCSE Curriculum Committee with notable dissention.

The driver for this proposal was to insure that the program remains competitive in light of other programs with similar content that have recently reduced upper level requirements (for example: Systems Management and Leadership Management).  The OCSE Curriculum Committee would rather see all 2+2 programs on campus adhere to the 42 upper level requirement, with no exceptions.  The committee also respectfully suggests that any waivers for reduction of this requirement for current 2+2 programs be rescinded.