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Date

2007-10-17

Time

Location

Agenda

11-12:30PM
Stillman Hall 425

AGENDA ITEMS

1. Update on assessment of the major programs
2. Update teacher education initiative
3. Math 618
4. Math 630, 631, 632

5. Chem. 251-255 (course changes); 641 and 644 (new courses)

Notes

 

Mathematics and Physical Sciences Curriculum Committee

10-3-2007 Approved Minutes

 

 

 

Present:  Ryden, Nagaraja, Andereck, Turner, Long, Carey (for Krissek), Hadad, Gerlach, Hughes, Hallihan

 

 

 

1. Elect a chair (Nomination by Hadad for Richard Hughes, 2^nd: Gerlach)
   1. Vote: all in favor
2. Earth Sciences 450 – sent back
   1. Needs concurrence from Geography
   2. New course- new hire Glaciologist Ian Howitt
   3. Elective now, but will be part of new Earth Sciences concentration with 207 as pre-req
   4. 40 students really expected?  27 currently but new BA and existing BS will contribute to increased numbers elective in major. Could also attract Geography students
   5. Consider for a possible GEC course (would need an assessment plan in line with GEC learning objectives)
   6. Change syllabus language from “require” lecture attendance to  “expected”
   7. Could consider test-running this course as a 594.

 

 

Meeting interrupted.  Items not discussed:

 

 

 

3. Teacher Prep Initiative (handout)

 

4. Major Program Asmt Report discussion (handout)