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IT Curriculum Committee Minutes

Meeting was 2:30 on Tuesday 2009-12-8 in 4-192/4-178 EE/Csci


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Items Requiring Committee Action

Course Title Changes Actions
CE 3201 Transportation Engineering
Effective Term: New:  1109 - Fall 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  Phys 1301, CE 3101, CE 3102
Old:  Phys 1301
approved
completed
2009-12-9
CE 4000H
GEOE 4000H
Honors Research Seminar CE 4000h -- New Course
GEOE 4000h -- New Course
approved
completed
2009-11-30
CE 4092H
GEOE 4092H
Honors Selected Reading CE 4092h -- New Course
GEOE 4092h -- New Course
approved
completed
2009-11-30
CE 4094H
GEOE 4094H
Senior Honors Thesis CE 4094h -- New Course
GEOE 4094h -- New Course
approved
completed
2009-11-30
CE 4194H
GEOE 4194H
Senior Honors Thesis CE 4194h -- New Course
GEOE 4194h -- New Course
approved
completed
2009-11-30
CSCI 2033 Elementary Computational Linear Algebra CSCI 2033 -- New Course Tabled for consultation with Math
GEO 2203 Earth Surface Dynamics GEO 2203 -- New Course approved
completed
2009-12-9
IE 5441 Engineering Cost Accounting and Cost Control
Effective Term: New:  1099 - Fall 2009
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course Title Short: New:  Financial Decision Making
Old:  Eng Cost Acct
Course Title Long: New:  Financial Decision Making
Old:  Engineering Cost Accounting and Cost Control
Catalog
Description:
New:  Evaluating investment options and capital budgeting, including time value of
money;  accounting for inflation, depreciation, and taxes; evaluating
financing options and cost of capital; financial reporting and analysis of
financial statements; cost analysis and cost accounting; understanding
financial markets and securities; accounting for uncertainty, measures of
risk and risk-return trade-offs.
Old:  Financial accounting, managerial accounting, engineering economics.  Preparing financial statements, handling accounts payable/receivable, inventories, depreciation. Financing sources, capital cost/structure. Time value of money and of risk in managerial decision making. Design of cost accounting system and activity-based accounting.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Evaluating investment options and capital budgeting, including time value of
money;  accounting for inflation, depreciation, and taxes; evaluating
financing options and cost of capital; financial reporting and analysis of
financial statements; cost analysis and cost accounting; understanding
financial markets and securities; accounting for uncertainty, measures of
risk and risk-return trade-offs.

Old:  Only include CCE Catalog Description in CCE Catalog.
Financial accounting, managerial accounting and engineering economics. Preparation of financial statements, handling of accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventories, depreciation. Various sources of financing, cost of capital, capital structure. Concepts of time value of money and risk are developed and used in managerial decision making problems. Design of cost accounting system and activitiy-based accounting.
Grading Basis: New:   A-F only
Old:   A-F or Aud
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  IT upper div or grad student
Old:  <no text provided>
tabled
provisional approval
2009-5-27
IOFT 1313 Exploring Careers in Science and Engineering IOFT 1313 -- New Course (as proposed)will be renumbered to 1411 and 1312 below renumbered to 1413.
IOFT 1411 -- New Course (as completed)
approved
completed
2009-12-9
PHYS 5970 Physics Journal Club PHYS 5970 -- New Course approved
completed
2009-11-4

Items for Approval without Objection

Course Title Changes Actions
CE 3101 Computer Applications in Civil Engineering I
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1099 - Fall 2009
Catalog
Description:
New:  Introduction to computer tools and computational methods for solving civil engineering problems. Spreadsheets, Visual Basic, Matlab. Solving systems of linear/nonlinear equations, engineering model fitting, numerical differentiation/integration, numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations.
Old:  Introduction to computer tools and computational methods for solving civil engineering problems. Spreadsheets, Visual Basic, Matlab. Solving systems of linear/nonlinear equations, model fitting, numerical differentiation/integration, solution of differential equations.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Only include CCE Catalog Description in CCE Catalog.
Introduction to computer tools and computational methods for solving civil engineering problems. Spreadsheets, Visual Basic, Matlab. Solving systems of linear/nonlinear equations, engineering model fitting, numerical differentiation/integration, numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations.
Old:  Only include CCE Catalog Description in CCE Catalog.
Introduction to computer tools and computational methods for solving civil engineering problems. Spreadsheets, Visual Basic, Matlab. Solving systems of linear/nonlinear/differential equations, model fitting, and numerical differentiation/integration.
completed
2009-11-4
CE 3102 Uncertainty and Decision Analysis in Civil Engineering
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Calculus-based introduction to probability and statistics for civil engineers. Stochastic models and their usefulness in reasoning about uncertainty in civil engineering. Techniques for identifying, fitting, and validating models using data samples. Testing hypotheses about, and bounding the uncertainty attached to, important engineering parameters. Applications to problems arising in all branches of civil engineering.
Old:  Stochastic models and their usefulness in reasoning about uncertainty in civil engineering. Techniques for identifying, fitting, and validating models using data samples. Testing hypotheses about, and bounding the uncertainty attached to, important engineering parameters. Applications to problems arising in construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Calculus-based introduction to probability and statistics for civil engineers. Stochastic models and their usefulness in reasoning about uncertainty in civil engineering. Techniques for identifying, fitting, and validating models using data samples. Testing hypotheses about, and bounding the uncertainty attached to, important engineering parameters. Applications to problems arising in all branches of civil engineering.
Old:  <no text provided>
Years most
frequently offered:
New:  Every academic year
Old:  
Term(s) most
frequently offered:
New:  Fall, Spring
Old:  
completed
2009-11-4
CE 3402 Construction Materials
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course Title Short: New:  CivE Matls
Old:  Constr Matls
Course Title Long: New:  Civil Engineering Materials
Old:  Construction Materials
Catalog
Description:
New:  Basic concepts of behavior mechanisms for civil engineering materials such as concrete, metals, asphalt, plastics, and wood. Standard specifications for material properties.  Techniques for testing.
Old:  Basic concepts of behavior mechanisms for construction materials such as concrete, metals, asphalt, plastics, and wood. Standard specifications for material properties.  Techniques for testing.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Only include CCE Catalog Description in CCE Catalog.
Basic concepts of behavior mechanisms for civil engineering materials such as concrete, metals, asphalt, plastics and wood. Standard specifications for material properties and testing techniques.
Old:  Only include CCE Catalog Description in CCE Catalog.
Basic concepts of behavior mechanisms for construction materials such as concrete, metals, asphalt, plastics and wood. Standard specifications for material properties and testing techniques.
completed
2009-11-4
CE 4121 Computer Applications in Civil Engineering II
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Advanced application of computer tools and methods in solving ordinary and partial differential equations from civil engineering problems. The major tools are Spreadsheet and MatLab programming.  Methods that may be considered include finite differences, boundary element, finite element, and control volume finite element.
Old:  Advanced application of computer tools and methods in solving partial differential equations from civil engineering problems. The major tools are Spreadsheet and Visual Basic programming.  Methods include finite differences, boundary element, finite element, and control volume finite element.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Advanced application of computer tools and methods in solving ordinary and partial differential equations from civil engineering problems. The major tools are Spreadsheet and MatLab programming.  Methods that may be considered include finite differences, boundary element, finite element, and control volume finite element.
Old:  <no text provided>
Years most
frequently offered:
New:   Other frequency
Old:  
Term(s) most
frequently offered:
New:  Spring
Old:  
Course
Equivalency:
New:  No course equivalencies
Old:  00601 - CE/GeoE 4121
completed
2009-11-4
CE 4311 Rock Mechanics
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Laboratory testing of rock. Index properties and classification schemes. In-situ stresses.  Mechanical behaviour of rock masses. Mohr-coulomb failure criterion. Stereographic projections. Kinematic analysis of rock slopes. Block size and three-dimensional slope stability. Stress analysis of tunnels: Lame and Kirsch solutions. Elasto-plastic response; rock-support interaction. Numerical modeling of slopes and tunnels.
Old:  Site investigation/classification. In-situ stresses.  Strength/failure criteria of rock/interfaces. Stereographic projections. Kinematic analysis of rock slopes. Block size/stability. Reinforcement. Methods of stress analysis.  Pillar design, stiffness effects. Elastoplastic analysis. Rock-support interaction. Numerical modeling of support systems. Lab testing of rock.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Laboratory testing of rock. Index properties and classification schemes. In-situ stresses.  Mechanical behaviour of rock masses. Mohr-coulomb failure criterion. Stereographic projections. Kinematic analysis of rock slopes. Block size and three-dimensional slope stability. Stress analysis of tunnels: Lame and Kirsch solutions. Elasto-plastic response; rock-support interaction. Numerical modeling of slopes and tunnels.
Old:  <no text provided>
completed
2009-11-4
CE 4414 Prestressed Concrete Design
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course: New:  CE 5414
Old:  CE 4414
completed
2009-11-30
CE 4414 Prestressed Concrete Design
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course: New:  CE 5414
Old:  CE 4414
Career: New:  GRAD
Old:  UGRD
completed
2009-11-4
CE 4415 Masonry Structures
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course: New:  CE 5415
Old:  CE 4415
completed
2009-11-30
CE 4591 Environmental Law for Engineers
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course: New:  CE 5591
Old:  CE 4591
Proposal Changes: New:  <no text provided>
Old:     The department needs to make this 5000 level course a 4000 course - hence, CE 4591, in accordance with a memo fromo Peter Hudleston at the IT Dean's office, dated May 2005.
completed
2009-12-1
GEOE 3301 Soil Mechanics I
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Index properties and soil classification.  Effective stress. Permeability and seepage.  Elasticity theory.  One-dimensional compression and consolidation; settlements.  Compaction; cut and fill problems.
Old:  Index properties and soil classification.  Effective stress. Permeability and seepage.  Stresses from  elasticity theory.  One-dimensional compression and consolidation; settlements.  Compaction; cut and fill problems.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Index properties and soil classification.  Effective stress. Permeability and seepage.  Elasticity theory.  One-dimensional compression and consolidation; settlements.  Compaction; cut and fill problems.
Old:  <no text provided>
completed
2009-11-4
GEOE 4121 Computer Applications in Civil Engineering II
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Advanced application of computer tools and methods in solving ordinary and partial differential equations from civil engineering problems. The major tools are Spreadsheet and MatLab programming.  Methods that may be considered include finite differences, boundary element, finite element, and control volume finite element.
Old:  Advanced application of computer tools and methods in solving partial differential equations resulting from the analysis of civil engineering problems. The major tools used will be Spreadsheet and Visual Basic programming.  Methods covered could include: finite differences, boundary element, finite element and control volume finite element.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Advanced application of computer tools and methods in solving ordinary and partial differential equations from civil engineering problems. The major tools are Spreadsheet and MatLab programming.  Methods that may be considered include finite differences, boundary element, finite element, and control volume finite element.
Old:  <no text provided>
Years most
frequently offered:
New:   Other frequency
Old:  
Term(s) most
frequently offered:
New:  Spring
Old:  
completed
2009-11-4
GEOE 4301 Soil Mechanics II
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Traction and stress. Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Experiments on soil strength. Earth pressure theories, rigid/flexible retaining walls. Stability of slopes. Bearing capacity of foundations.
Old:  Traction and stress.  Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion.  Experiments on strength and angle of internal friction.  Earth pressure theories; rigid and flexible retaining walls.  Bearing capacity of shallow foundations.  Stability of slopes.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Traction and stress. Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Experiments on soil strength. Earth pressure theories, rigid/flexible retaining walls. Stability of slopes. Bearing capacity of foundations.
Old:  <no text provided>
completed
2009-11-4
GEOE 4311 Rock Mechanics
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Laboratory testing of rock. Index properties and classification schemes. In-situ stresses.  Mechanical behaviour of rock masses. Mohr-coulomb failure criterion. Stereographic projections. Kinematic analysis of rock slopes. Block size and three-dimensional slope stability. Stress analysis of tunnels: Lame and Kirsch solutions. Elasto-plastic response; rock-support interaction. Numerical modeling of slopes and tunnels.
Old:  Site investigation/classification. In-situ stresses.  Strength/failure criteria of rock/interfaces. Stereographic projections. Kinematic analysis of rock slopes. Block size/stability. Reinforcement. Methods of stress analysis.  Pillar design, stiffness effects. Elastoplastic analysis. Rock-support interaction. Numerical modeling of support systems. Lab testing of rock.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Laboratory testing of rock. Index properties and classification schemes. In-situ stresses.  Mechanical behaviour of rock masses. Mohr-coulomb failure criterion. Stereographic projections. Kinematic analysis of rock slopes. Block size and three-dimensional slope stability. Stress analysis of tunnels: Lame and Kirsch solutions. Elasto-plastic response; rock-support interaction. Numerical modeling of slopes and tunnels.
Old:  <no text provided>
completed
2009-11-4
GEOE 4351 Groundwater Mechanics
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Shallow confined, unconfined, and sem-confined flows.  Flow in two coupled aquifers separated by leaky layers. Transient flow.  Flow toward wells. Streamlines and pathlines in two and three dimensions.  Introduction to contaminant transport.  Elementary computer modeling.
Old:  Basic equations.  Shallow confined and unconfined flows, two-dimensional flow in the vertical plane, and transient flow.  Flow from rivers and lakes toward wells.  Determination of streamlines and pathlines in two and three dimensions.  Introduction to contaminant transport.  Elementary computer modeling.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Shallow confined, unconfined, and sem-confined flows.  Flow in two coupled aquifers separated by leaky layers. Transient flow.  Flow toward wells. Streamlines and pathlines in two and three dimensions.  Introduction to contaminant transport.  Elementary computer modeling.
Old:  <no text provided>
completed
2009-11-4
GEOE 4352 Groundwater Modeling
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Analytic element method.  Mathematical and computer modeling of single and multiple aquifer systems.  Groundwater recovery. Field problems.  Theory and application of simple contaminant transport models, including capture zone analysis.
Old:  Principle of analytic element method.  Mathematical and computer modeling of single and multiple aquifer systems.  Application to actual field problems.  Theory and application of contaminant transport models, including capture zone analysis.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Analytic element method.  Mathematical and computer modeling of single and multiple aquifer systems.  Groundwater recovery. Field problems.  Theory and application of simple contaminant transport models, including capture zone analysis.
Old:  <no text provided>
Years most
frequently offered:
New:   Other frequency
Old:  
Term(s) most
frequently offered:
New:  Spring
Old:  
completed
2009-11-4
GE 2303W Geochemical Principles GEO 2303w -- Changes completed
2009-12-7
GEo 3202 Geodynamics II: The Fluid Earth GEO 3202 -- Changes completed
2009-12-7
HSCI 1714 Technology and Civilization: Stone Tools to Steam Engines
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Max-Min Credits
for Course:
New:  4.0 to 3.0 credit(s)
Old:  4.0 to 4.0 credit(s)
Academic
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Financial Aid
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Proposal Changes: New:  Change long and short titles of course for Fall 2006.
Change to variable credit course for Spring 2010
Old:  Change long and short titles of course for Fall 2006.
Faculty
Sponsor Name:
New:  Sally Gregory Kohlstedt
Old:  Staff
Faculty
Sponsor E-mail Address:
New:  sgk@umn.edu
Old:  
completed
2009-11-4
HSCI 3714 Technology and Civilization: Stone Tools to Steam Engines
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Max-Min Credits
for Course:
New:  4.0 to 3.0 credit(s)
Old:  4.0 to 4.0 credit(s)
Years most
frequently offered:
New:  Every academic year
Old:   Other frequency
Academic
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Financial Aid
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Proposal Changes: New:  Change long and short titles of course for Fall 2006.
Change to variable credit course for Spring 2010
Old:  Change long and short titles of course for Fall 2006.
Faculty
Sponsor Name:
New:  Sally Gregory Kohlstedt
Old:  Staff
Faculty
Sponsor E-mail Address:
New:  sgk@umn.edu
Old:  
completed
2009-11-4
HSCI 1815 Revolutions in Science: Lavoisier, Darwin, and Einstein
Effective Term: New:  1105 - Summer 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Max-Min Credits
for Course:
New:  4.0 to 3.0 credit(s)
Old:  4.0 to 4.0 credit(s)
Academic
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Financial Aid
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Proposal Changes: New:  Change long and short course titles for Fall 2006.

Change to variable credit course for Summer 2010.
Old:  Change long and short course titles for Fall 2006.
Faculty
Sponsor Name:
New:  Sally Gregory Kohlstedt
Old:  Staff
Faculty
Sponsor E-mail Address:
New:  sgk@umn.edu
Old:  
completed
2009-11-4
HSCI 3815 Revolutions in Science: Lavoisier, Darwin, and Einstein
Effective Term: New:  1105 - Summer 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Max-Min Credits
for Course:
New:  4.0 to 3.0 credit(s)
Old:  4.0 to 4.0 credit(s)
Academic
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Financial Aid
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Proposal Changes: New:  Change long and short course titles for Fall 2006.
Change to variable credit course for Summer 2010.
Old:  Change long and short course titles for Fall 2006.
Faculty
Sponsor Name:
New:  Sally Gregory Kohlstedt
Old:  Staff
Faculty
Sponsor E-mail Address:
New:  sgk@umn.edu
Old:  
completed
2009-11-4
IOFT 1312 Exploring Careers in Science and Engineering
Effective Term: New:  1109 - Fall 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course Title Long: New:  Preparing for Careers in Science and Engineering
Old:  Exploring Careers in Science and Engineering
Max-Min Credits
for Course:
New:  1.0 to 1.0 credit(s)
Old:  2.0 to 2.0 credit(s)
Catalog
Description:
New:  Learn how to research companies, industries, and careers; Discover career options related to your major; Learn how to access career information from a variety of resources; Learn how to gain experience related to your career objective; Discover resources for finding internships and full-time job opportunities; Gain interviewing skills; Develop a resume and cover letter that markets your experience
Old:  Career development self assessment, career decision making, writing resumes and cover letters, identifying/contacting employers, interviewing. Using Career Services to find internships, co-ops, and permanent positions. Topics presented by employers and by Career Services staff.
Component 2: New:  LEC (no final exam)
Old:  LEC (with final exam)
Academic
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
1.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
2.0 credit(s)
Financial Aid
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
1.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
2.0 credit(s)
Repetition of
Course:
New:   Repetition not allowed.
Old:   Repetition not allowed.
History Information: New:
<no text provided>
Old:
Change from S/N to Optional for Spring 02. Allowing students to take a letter grade may encourage them to put greater emphasis on the required coursework.
completed
2009-12-2
MATH 2243 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Effective Term: New:  1099 - Fall 2009
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  1272 or 1282 or 1372 or 1572 w/grade of at least C-
Old:  1272 or 1282 or 1372 or 1572
completed
2009-11-4
MATH 2263 Multivariable Calculus
Effective Term: New:  1099 - Fall 2009
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  1272 or 1372 or 1572 w/grade of at least C-
Old:  1272 or 1372 or 1572
completed
2009-11-4
MATH 2373 IT Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Effective Term: New:  1099 - Fall 2009
Old:  1093 - Spring 2009
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  [1272 or 1282 or 1372 or 1572] w/grade of at least C-, IT
Old:  [1272 or 1282 or 1372 or 1572], IT
completed
2009-11-4
MATH 2374 IT Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis
Effective Term: New:  1099 - Fall 2009
Old:  1093 - Spring 2009
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  [1272 or 1282 or 1372 or 1572] w/grade of at least C-, IT
Old:  [1272 or 1282 or 1372 or 1572], IT
completed
2009-11-4
MATH 2283 Sequences, Series, and Foundations
Effective Term: New:  1099 - Fall 2009
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  & [2243 or 2263 or 2373 or 2374] w/grade of at least C-
Old:  & [2243 or 2263 or 2373 or 2374]
completed
2009-11-4
MATH 3283W Sequences, Series, and Foundations: Writing Intensive
Effective Term: New:  1099 - Fall 2009
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  & [2243 or 2263 or 2373 or 2374] w/grade of at least C-
Old:  & [2243 or 2263 or 2373 or 2374]
completed
2009-11-4

Items For Information Only

Course Title Changes Actions
AST 1905 Freshman Seminar
Max-Min Credits
for Course:
New:  2.0 to 2.0 credit(s)
Old:  3.0 to 1.0 credit(s)
Academic
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
2.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
1.0 credit(s)
Financial Aid
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
2.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
1.0 credit(s)
Repetition of
Course:
New:   Repetition not allowed.
Old:   Repetition not allowed.
Completed
2009-11-30
BBE 4443 Off-road Vehicle Design
Max-Min Credits
for Course:
New:  4.0 to 4.0 credit(s)
Old:  3.0 to 3.0 credit(s)
Academic
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Financial Aid
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Repetition of
Course:
New:   Repetition not allowed.
Old:   Repetition not allowed.
Editor Comments: New:  Change from 3 credits to 4 credits
Old:  <no text provided>
Proposal Changes: New:  Change from 3 credits to 4 credits
Old:  <no text provided>
completed
2009-11-23
(correcting error in initial entry)
BBE 5333 Off-road Vehicle Design
Max-Min Credits
for Course:
New:  4.0 to 4.0 credit(s)
Old:  3.0 to 3.0 credit(s)
Academic
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Financial Aid
Progress Units:
New:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
4.0 credit(s)
Old:  Not allowed to bypass limits.
3.0 credit(s)
Repetition of
Course:
New:   Repetition not allowed.
Old:   Repetition not allowed.
Editor Comments: New:  Change from 3 credits to 4 credits
Old:  <no text provided>
Proposal Changes: New:  Change from 3 credits to 4 credits
Old:  <no text provided>
completed
2009-11-23
(correcting error in initial entry)
BBE 5713 Biological Process Engineering
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1099 - Fall 2009
Consent
Requirement:
New:   No required consent
Old:   Instructor
Editor Comments: New:  Change from Instructor Consent to No Required Consent
Old:  <no text provided>
Proposal Changes: New:  Change from Instructor Consent to No Required Consent
Old:  <no text provided>
Completed
2009-12-2
BMEN 2501 Cellular and Molecular Biology for Biomedical Engineers CLE certification as BIO with a lab: BMEN 2501 -- Changes Completed
2009-12-2
BMEN 5401 Advanced Functional Biomedical Imaging
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course Title Long: New:  Advanced Biomedical Imaging
Old:  Advanced Functional Biomedical Imaging
Completed
2009-12-1
BMEN 5910 Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering Added Spring 2010 topic: Biomedical Ultrasound Completed
2009-12-2
CE 3301 Soil Mechanics I
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Index properties and soil classification.  Effective stress. Permeability and seepage.  Elasticity theory.  One-dimensional compression and consolidation; settlements.  Compaction; cut and fill problems.
Old:  <no text provided>
Course
Equivalency:
New:  GEOE 3301
Old:  00625 - CE/GeoE 3301
Completed
2009-12-1
CE 3402 Civil Engineering Materials
Effective Term: New:  1109 - Fall 2010
Old:  1103 - Spring 2010
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  Grade of at least C- in AEM 3031 or BBE 3001, IT
Old:  Grade of at least C- in AEM 3031, IT
Enforced
Prerequisites:
(course-based or
non-course-based)
New:  No prerequisites
Old:  000355 - IT student
Completed
2009-11-30
and
2009-12-2
CE 4253 Pavement Engineering and Management
Effective Term: New:  1109 - Fall 2010
Old:  1093 - Spring 2009
Career: New:  UGRD
Old:  GRAD
Completed
2009-11-30
CE 4301 Soil Mechanics II
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Traction and stress. Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Experiments on soil strength. Earth pressure theories, rigid/flexible retaining walls. Stability of slopes. Bearing capacity of foundations.
Old:  Traction and stress. Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Experiments on strength and on angle of internal friction. Earth pressure theories, rigid/flexible retaining walls. Bearing capacity of shallow foundations.  Stability of slopes.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Traction and stress. Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. Experiments on soil strength. Earth pressure theories, rigid/flexible retaining walls. Stability of slopes. Bearing capacity of foundations.
Old:  <no text provided>
Course
Equivalency:
New:  GEOE 4301
Old:  00484 - CE/GeoE 4301
Completed
2009-12-1
CE 4351 Groundwater Mechanics
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Shallow confined, unconfined, and sem-confined flows.  Flow in two coupled aquifers separated by leaky layers. Transient flow.  Flow toward wells. Streamlines and pathlines in two and three dimensions.  Introduction to contaminant transport.  Elementary computer modeling.
Old:  Shallow confined and unconfined flows.  Two-dimensional flow in vertical plane, transient flow.  Flow toward wells.  Determination of streamlines and pathlines in two and three dimensions.  Introduction to contaminant transport.  Elementary computer modeling.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Shallow confined, unconfined, and sem-confined flows.  Flow in two coupled aquifers separated by leaky layers. Transient flow.  Flow toward wells. Streamlines and pathlines in two and three dimensions.  Introduction to contaminant transport.  Elementary computer modeling.
Old:  <no text provided>
Course
Equivalency:
New:  GEOE 4351
Old:  00614 - CE/GeoE 4351
Completed
2009-12-1
CE 4352 Groundwater Modeling
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Catalog
Description:
New:  Analytic element method.  Mathematical and computer modeling of single and multiple aquifer systems.  Groundwater recovery. Field problems.  Theory and application of simple contaminant transport models, including capture zone analysis.
Old:  Analytic element method.  Mathematical and computer modeling of single and multiple aquifer systems.  Field problems.  Theory and application of contaminant transport models, including capture zone analysis.
CCE Catalog
Description:
New:  Analytic element method.  Mathematical and computer modeling of single and multiple aquifer systems.  Groundwater recovery. Field problems.  Theory and application of simple contaminant transport models, including capture zone analysis.
Old:  <no text provided>
Course
Equivalency:
New:  GEOE 4352
Old:  00615 - CE/GeoE 4352
Completed
2009-12-1
CE 4502 Water and Wastewater Treatment CLE Tech Theme: CE 4502 -- Changes completed
2009-11-10
CHEN 3401W Junior Chemical Engineering Lab
Effective Term: New:  1109 - Fall 2010
Old:  1103 - Spring 2010
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  [[Writ 1301 or equivalent], [3006 or &3006], [3102 or &3102], [3201 or &3201], [CHEM 2121 or equiv], CHEM 2311, upper div ChEn major]
Old:  [[3006 or &3006], [3102 or &3102], [3201 or &3201], [CHEM 2121 or equiv], CHEM 2311, upper div ChEn major]
Enforced
Prerequisites:
(course-based or
non-course-based)
New:  [[Writ 1301 or WRIT 1401], [3006 or &3006], [3102 or &3102], [3201 or &3201], [CHEM 2121 or equiv], CHEM 2311, upper div ChEn major]
Old:  002797 - ChEn 3006 or &3006, 3102 or &3102, 3201 or &3201, Chem 2121, Chem 2311, upper div ChEn major
History Information: New:
11/20/09  Updating pre-reqs to reflect the need for Writ 1301 or equiv.  LLE

6/29/09 Chem 2121 was mistakenly listed as concurrent pre-req for ChEn 3401w and Chem 2311 was omitted when the course plan was recently updated.  The changes correct that mistake.  LLE

05/20/2009 - This is a copy of CHEN 4402W - Chemical Engineering Lab II
Old:
6/29/09 Chem 2121 was mistakenly listed as concurrent pre-req for ChEn 3401w and Chem 2311 was omitted when the course plan was recently updated.  The changes correct that mistake.  LLE

05/20/2009 - This is a copy of CHEN 4402W - Chemical Engineering Lab II
completed
2009-11-23
CHEM 2910H Special Topics in Chemistry Honors version of 2910: CHEM 2910h -- New Course completed
2009-11-4
CHEM 2920H Special Topics In Chemistry Honors version of 2910: CHEM 2920h -- New Course completed
2009-11-4
CHEM 4701 Inorganic Chemistry
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  2311 or &2311, [3501 or & 3501 or 3502 or & 3502]
Old:  2311, [3501 or & 3501 or 3502 or & 3502]
completed
2009-10-16
CHEM 4094V Directed Research New Honors course, same as the old course CHEM 4094W, CHEM 4094V -- New Course completed
2009-10-19
EE 4161 Energy Conversion and Storage Changes to make this course Writing Intensive: EE 4161 -- Changes completed
2009-11-23
EE 4231 Linear Control Systems: Designed by Input/Output Methods
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  [3015, [upper div IT or grad student in IT major]] or #
Old:  [3015, [upper div IT or grad student in IT major]] or #; no [EE or CompE] grad cr
Proposal Changes: New:  Our graduate policy changed a little while ago so this message regarding no grad credit is no longer in effect.  Simply need to remove it from the catalog since it is now erroneous.  Nature of course is not changing.
Old:  <no text provided>
completed
2009-11-23
EE 4233 State Space Control System Design
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  [3015, upper div IT] or #
Old:  [3015, upper div IT] or #; no EE or CompE grad cr
Proposal Changes: New:  Our graduate policy changed a little while ago so this message regarding no grad credit is no longer in effect.  Simply need to remove it from the catalog since it is now erroneous.  Nature of course is not changing.
Old:  <no text provided>
completed
2009-11-23
EE 4341 Microprocessor and Microcontroller System Design
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  2301, 2361, upper div IT
Old:  2301, 2361, upper div IT; no EE or CompE grad cr
Proposal Changes: New:  Our graduate policy changed a little while ago so this message regarding no grad credit is no longer in effect.  Simply need to remove it from the catalog since it is now erroneous.  Nature of course is not changing.
Old:  <no text provided>
completed
2009-11-23
GEO 1005 Geology and Cinema CLE Recertification: GEO 1005 -- Changes completed
2009-11-10
GEO 1007 Geobiology: Origin and Evolution of Life on Earth CLE add Biology with lab: GEO 1007 -- Changes completed
2009-12-7
GEO 2201 Geodynamics I: The Solid Earth
Grading Basis: New:   A-F or Aud
Old:   A-F only
Effective Term: New:  1109 - Fall 2010
Old:  1099 - Fall 2009
Course Title Short: New:  Solid Earth Dynamics
Old:  Geodynamics I
Course Title Long: New:  Solid Earth Dynamics
Old:  Geodynamics I: The Solid Earth
Instructor
Contact Hours:
New:  3.0 hours per week
Old:  4.0 hours per week
Component 1: New:  LEC (with final exam)
Old:  LAB (no final exam)
Component 2: New:  LAB (no final exam)
Old:  LEC (with final exam)
Proposal Changes: New:  Course name change
Old:  Increase from 3 to 4 credits
completed
2009-10
2009-12-7
GEO 3002 Climate Change and Human History CLE Recertification: GEO 3002 -- Changes completed
2009-11-10
GEO 3111 How to Model It: Building Models to Solve Engineering Problems
Effective Status: New:  Inactive
Old:  Active
Effective Term: New:  1103 - Spring 2010
Old:  1089 - Fall 2008
Years most
frequently offered:
New:   Other frequency
Old:  
Term(s) most
frequently offered:
New:  Spring
Old:  
completed
2009-11-4
HSCI 1714 Technology and Civilization: Stone Tools to Steam Engines CLE recerticiation HSCI 1714 -- Changes completed
2009-11-4
HSCi 3714 Technology and Civilization: Stone Tools to Steam Engines CLE recerticiation HSCI 3714 -- Changes completed
2009-11-4
MATH 1008, 1143, 1281, 1282, 2999, 4005 Courses Deavtivated completed
2009-11-4
MATH 1372 IT Calculus II
Effective Term: New:  1099 - Fall 2009
Old:  1093 - Spring 2009
Course
Prerequisites
for Catalog:
New:  IT, grade of at least C- in 1371 or equivalent.
Old:  IT, grade of at least C- in 1371
completed
2009-11-4
PHYS 1910W Freshman Seminar: WI Added Spring 2010 topic: Evolution, A Physicist's Point of View completed
2009-11-13

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