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MAPS CC Chair approves revision meeting contingencies 3/11/09 res

Revisions from Math rec'd 2/27/09 includes request for BIO concurrence

Revisions sent to MAPS CC Chair 2/27/09 for contingency approval res

MAPS CC approved with contingencies 11/14/08:

1. Send BIO reminder for concurrence
2. Only has Math pre-reqs – should there be any Bio pre-reqs? The programmatic track does require Biology pre-reqs and it was assumed that students would already have had such courses. Also, the models are so simple that knowledge of basic biology would not be necessary.

• Suggestion to add to “Other General Course Information” section on Course Request Form  “Some knowledge of Biology provides meaningful context but is not required.” Is this alright with faculty? Ron Solomon to follow up with faculty.
• Expand on nature, length and expectations for assignments, including details of final report and timing for class presentations. What is distribution of lecture and student presentation? Please expand on weekly topic outline.
• Please expand on meaning of “area of interest” in “Expectation for Students” section – are these tied directly to topics listed above or can they go beyond the list?

Motion to approve with contingencies bolded above.  If specific changes regarding  biological pre-req information is required course will return to committee

C Breitenberger has met with R Solomon to discuss concurrence 1/29/09 res