Curriculum Updates

Good afternoon.

The following courses and programs have recently been updated in Banner according to approved Collegewide Curriculum Committee proposals.

Fall 2020 Effective Term

New Courses

COMM 225 -INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

An introduction to the fundamental topics, theories, concepts, and themes at the center of the study of intercultural communication.  The course defines and identifies different cultures at work in society, and facilitates effective verbal and nonverbal communication across and between different cultures.   Assessment level(s):  ENGL 101/ENGL 011, READ 120.  Three hours lecture each week.

KORA 201 - INTERMEDIATE KOREAN I

Focuses on the study of Korean language and culture at the intermediate level. Students further their ability to communicate in Korean through an advanced consideration of cultural themes and a thorough review of Korean grammar to support increased focus on reading and composition. In-class work is supplemented by 20 hours of online homework.  Three hours each week.

LGST 265 - eDISCOVERY SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Explores the rapidly developing role of software in the area of legal data, eDiscovery, and information governance.  We will take an in-depth look at the role of software in the litigation life cycle from data collection and document review to production and presentation at trial.  Exploration of technology used in litigation support and by litigation teams in the acquisition of data and eDiscovery processing.  Successful completion of the course will lead to the award of a certificate in eDiscovery Software Application Basics being jointly presented by the National Society for Legal Technology (NSLT) and the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS). PREREQUISITE:  LGST 218 or consent of the department.  Three hours each week.

PHYS 103 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

Basic concepts in physics and their mathematical framework including problem solving techniques, experimental measurements, and simple data analysis. Topics include force, energy, momentum, density, pressure, waves, dimensional analysis, measurement, precision, and estimation; and power, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.  May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.  Assessment level:  MATH 050.  One hour lecture, two hours laboratory each week.  Formerly PHYS 010.

STSU 102 - MINDFULNESS AND RESILIENCE IN COLLEGE

Designed for students interested in exploring the basic core principles of mindfulness (non-judgmental awareness) as it relates to coping with the unique challenges that come with being a college student.  This course introduces students to mindfulness-based practices and activities effective in helping to be non-judgmentally present, to improve focus and academic performance, to build resiliency, and to boost social and emotional well being.  Students will also examine research on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based practices in building resiliency and improving academic performance.  One hour lecture/discussion each week.

STSU 124 - HAPPINESS AND WELL-BEING

A course that explores the roots of a happy and meaningful life. Students will engage in practical lessons from the science of positive psychology, neurobiology, and social and behavioral sciences. The course will offer students practical strategies for tapping into and nurturing their own happiness, including activities that foster social and emotional well-being and that enable students to observe a measure of their own happiness.  Two hours lecture/discussion each week.

STSU 200 - INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT LEADERSHIP

A highly experiential course that provides an overview of leadership fundamentals and theory. Students will explore a variety of leadership models and concepts to discover their own personal leadership style. With an emphasis on peer leadership, students will learn how to effectively work with first year students. This course prepares students to assume leadership roles in a variety of academic, social, and professional contexts.  To register for this course, students must be accepted and active members of the First Year Experience (FYE) Student Ambassador program.  PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of B or better in STSU 100 or STSU 101 and consent of the department.  Assessment level(s): ENGL101/011 and READ 120.  Two-hour seminar and two hours experiential learning each week. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits.

Revised Courses

CMSC 216 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Removed corequisite CMSC 207.

COMM 204 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Prerequisite COMM 108 was deleted, and assessment levels ENGL 101/011 and READ 120 were added.

COMM 252 - NEWS WRITING

TVRA 105 removed from prerequisites.

HMGT 100 - CUSTOMER SERVICE IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Offered on all campuses.

HMGT 143 - MANAGEMENT OF FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS

Offered on all campuses.

HMGT 201 - LODGING AND FOOD SERVICE LAW

Offered on all campuses.

HMGT 211 - SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Offered on all campuses.

NWIT 275 - WIRELESS SECURITY

New description to convey focus on WLAN security.

PHYS 262 - GENERAL PHYSICS II:  ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

MATH 284 added as an alternate pre- or corequisite.

PHYS 263 - GENERAL PHYSICS III: WAVES, OPTICS, AND MODERN PHYSICS

Updated description.

​SONO 105 - ACOUSTICAL PHYSICS I

Prerequisite PHYS 010 replaced with PHYS 103.

TVRA 129 - CONCEPT AND STORY

New title and description.  Offered on all campuses.

Deleted Courses

MGMT 235 - MANAGING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

MGMT 270 -  FIELD EXPERIENCE OR PRACTICUM

MGMT 288 -  DISASTER RECOVERY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

PHYS 010 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

TVRA 105 - INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA

Revised Programs

055 - Food & Beverage Management, Certificate

Removed NUTR 101 and added HMGT 250.

167 - Accounting, Certificate

The degree evaluation was updated to allow three or four credits to satisfy the ACCT 221, 222, and 231 requirements.  (Transfer students may transfer in three credits.)  To inform students, an online catalog advising note will be inserted.  Elective requirements for degree evaluations were changed to a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 15, as 24 credits are required for degree completion.  

207 - Broadcast Journalism, Certificate

Removed deleted course TVRA 105 and added TVRA 134.

208A - Audio Production, Certificate

Removed TVRA 105 and TVRA 210 from requirements.  Decreased total credits to 17.

209A - Video Production, Certificate

Removed deleted course TVRA 105 and decreased total credits to 23.

309A - Broadcast Media Production: Radio, AAS

Removed deleted course TVRA 105 and added COMM 250.  Added option for MUSC 131 or TVRA 280C or TVRA 140.

310A - Television Area of Concentration, Broadcast Media Production, AAS

Removed deleted course TVRA 105 and added COMM 250.

347B - Management/Supervision Area of Concentration, Hospitality Management, AAS

Removed HMGT 207 from the list of required courses and replaced it with an HMGT elective.

360 - Computer Gaming and Simulation, AAS

Programming electives were updated.

411A - Bioengineering Area of Concentration, Engineering Science, AS

ENES 220 was removed from degree requirements, and ENES 240 was added.

530/335A, 335B, 335C - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS

Deleted course PHYS 010 replaced with new course PHYS 103.

609 - Communication Studies, AA

Removed LING 200 from the list of required courses and replaced it with an elective.  Added LING 200 and COMM 225 to the list of electives, and increased the required elective credits to 12.  Removed deleted course TVRA 105.

611A - General Studies, HACL Core, AA

Removed GNDS, WMST, and PHOT 150.  Added JAPN.

611C - General Studies, SSAH Core, AA

Added WMST, GNDS, HMLS, and EMGT 206.

611D - General Studies, INTG Core, AA

Core 1:  Removed GNDS, WMST, and PHOT 150.  Added JAPN.

Core 2:  Added DATA and NWIT.  Removed NWIT 101 from the individual course list.

Core 3:  Added WMST, GNDS, HMLS, and EMGT 206.

Other -

The General Education and Collegewide Curriculum Committees approved changing the [M] designator used for general education courses that meet the multicultural requirement to [GCP] for global & cultural perspectives effective Fall 2020.  Changes were made to catalog descriptions in Banner, and a new attribute, GLBL, was attached to courses.  Degree evaluations will display a new area requirement, Global & Cultural Perspectives, starting with the Fall 2020 catalog term.  This area replaces the Multicultural Requirement.

Best Regards,

Pam

Student Information Specialist