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2012-2013 Curriculum Requests

Authorization to Offer Existing Common Courses

Course Number and TitleDate PostedAACStatusExecutive DirectorStatusBORStatus
AIS 400 Education and Native Peoples 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/13 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
GER 410 Focus on German Grammar 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/13 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
GER 455 German Film 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/13 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
POLS 141 Governments of the World 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/13 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
EE 702 Theory and Applications of Nanomaterials 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved
EE 716 Printed Electronics Materials and Processes 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved
EE 720 Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved
EE 723 Luminescent Spectroscopy Materials 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved
SPCM 440-540 Health Communication 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved

General Education Revision

Course/Goal Number and TitleChanges RequestedDate PostedAACStatusExecutive DirectorStatus
INFO 101 - Introduction to Informatics Add to list of SGR Goal #6 11/5/12 4/3/13 Approved   Approved
INFO 102 - Social and Ethical Aspects of Informatics Add to list of SGR Goal #3 11/5/12 4/3/13 Approved   Approved
MATH 202 - Applied Informatics Add to list of SGR Goal #5 3/1/2013 4/3/13 Approved   Approved
ARCH 341 - Building History III Add to list of AW 2/13/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/11/13 Approved
EHS 109 - First Year Seminar Add to list of IGR Goal #1 2/13/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/11/13 Approved
HON 303 - Honors Colloquium Agriculture, food, and society Add to list of IGR Goal #2 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved   Approved
IGR Goal #1 First Year Experience Goal Name Revised 10/26/12 11/8/12 Approved   Approved

Intent to Plan

Program TitleDate PostedAACStatus BORStatus
Agricultural, Biosystems and Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. 5/2/13 5/14/2013 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Ph.D. in Biochemistry 3/26/13     4/3/13 Approved
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering 2/20/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Masters of Mass Communication Degree 10/29/12 9/12/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved

New Baccalaureate Degree Program

Program NameDate PostedAACStatusExecutive DirectorStatusBORStatus
American Indian Studies 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved Approved Pending 5/15/13 Approved

New Baccalaureate Minors

Program Program NameDate PostedAACStatusExecutive DirectorStatusBORStatus
Animal Health 3/26/2013 4/3/13 Approved Approved Pending 5/15/13 Approved

New Certificates

Program NameChanges RequestedDate PostedAACStatusExecutive DirectorBORStatus
Health Journalism Graduate Certificate 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved Approved 12/12/12 Approved

New Course Requests

Course Number and TitleDate PostedAACStatusExecutive DirectorStatusBORStatus
AIS 103 American Indian Cultures and the Classroom 5/2/13 5/14/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/2013 Approved
AIS 462 Formation of Federal Indian Policy 5/2/13 5/14/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/2013 Approved
AIS/WMST 362 Indigenous Feminism 5/2/13 5/14/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/2013 Approved
ARCH 382 Travel Studies 5/2/13 5/14/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/2013 Approved
HO 434 Local Food Production 5/2/13 5/14/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/2013 Approved
HO/PS 324 Horticulture Pests I: Entomology 5/2/13 5/14/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/2013 Approved
HO/PS 325 Horticulture Pests II: Diseases 5/2/13 5/14/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/2013 Approved
MLS 403L Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory 5/2/13 5/14/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/2013 Approved
PE 454L Biomechanics Laboratory 5/2/13 5/14/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/2013 Approved
ARCH 521 Building Specification 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 522 Drawing In Detail 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 551 Whole Building Studio I 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 552 Whole Building Studio II  3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 571 Architectural Practice I Regulation 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 572 Architectural Practice II Economics 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 631 Building Technology I  3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 632 Building Technology II 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 651 Professional Design Practice I  3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 652 Professional Design Practice II 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 671 Architectural Practice III Stewardship 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
ARCH 672 Architectural Practice IV Management 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
DANC 135 Dance Activities 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
EHS 309 Interdisciplinary Group Processes 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
UC 102-102L Exploratory Studies and Lab 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/2013 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
EHS 109  - First Year Seminar 2/12/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/13/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
AT 441L/541L Techniques I Lab 1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/13/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
AT 443L/543L Techniques III Lab 1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/13/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
AT 462/562 Interventions I 1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/13/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
HSC 452 Interprofessional Issues in Health Care 1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/13/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
MCOM 786 Conducting Professional Research 1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/13/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
AM 473L Global Sourcing Lab 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 1/31/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
DS 314 Dairy Farm Operation Evaluation 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 1/31/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
GLST 101 Introduction to Global Studies 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 1/31/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
MATH 091 Algebra for Statistics 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 1/31/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
MATH 092L College Algebra Laboratory 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 1/31/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
MATH 093 Algebra for Quantitative Literacy 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 1/31/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
ME 416-516 Renewable Energy Systems 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 1/31/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
ME 433-433L -533-533L Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation and Lab 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 1/31/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
ME 442-542 Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics 1/11/3 1/24/13 Approved 1/31/2013 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
ABE 553 Biochemical Engineering for Renewable Resources 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
ARTD 304 Motion Graphics 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
CD 644 Participatory Action Research Methods 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
CD 645 Community Developer as Community Educator 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
EXPL 178, 278, 378, 478, 578 Student Exchange Domestic 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MATH 741 Measure and Probability 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MCOM 705 Introduction to Media Practice and Strategy 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MCOM 710 Cross Platform Storytelling 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MCOM 730 Media Law Case Study 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MCOM 742 Health Campaigns 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MCOM 746 Cross Platform Campaigns 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MCOM 760 Social Marketing 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MCOM 785 Health Journalism 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
PHA 101 Introduction to Pharmacy 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
SOC 701 The Research Process 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
SOC 702 Sociological Inquiry 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
SPCM 441-541 Health Communication Research Methods 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved

New Graduate Degree Program

Program NameDate PostedAACStatusExecutive DirectorStatusBORStatus
Biochemistry PhD request
Biochemistry PhD Appendix B
6/21/2013 9/5/2013 Approved        
Masters in Mass Communication 3/26/13 4/3/2013 Approved   Approved 5/15/2013 Approved

Prefix Request

Prefix RequestedProposed Program TitleChanges RequestedDate PostedExecutive DirectorStatus
COM Construction and Operations Management Engineering Technology and Management Department Title Change 1/28/13 3/11/2013 Approved
HPPR History, Political Science, Philosophy, & Religion History and Political Science Department Title Change 10/11/12 10/29/2012 Approved

New Site Request

Program TitleSite RequestedDate PostedAACStatusExecutive DirectorStatusBORStatus
MS in Human Sciences Online 3/26/2013 4/3/13 Approved   Approved 5/15/2013 Approved
BS in Interdisciplinary Studies University Center Rapid City 10/3/2012 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved
PhD in Nursing Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen 9/20/2012 10/10/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved

Program Placement on Inactive Status/Termination

Program TitleChange RequestedInactivate/Terminate DatesDate PostedAACStatusBORStatus
Gerontology Minor Phase Out/Deletion May 2017 5/2/13 5/15/2013 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Certificate in Computer Applications Deletion May 2013 1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Nursing M.S. and Post Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner Phase Out/Deletion December 2013 10/29/2012 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/13 Approved
Physical Education Minor Phase Out/Deletion May 2013/2017 10/29/2012 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/13 Approved
Sociology Ph.D. Specializations: Demography; Social Deviance; and Social Organization Phase Out/Deletion May 2013/2021 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/13 Approved
Zoology Minor Phase Out/Deletion May 2013/2016 10/11/12  11/8/12 Approved 11/14/13 Approved

Revised Course Request: Common Courses

Course Number and TitleChanges RequestedDate PostedAACStatusExecutive DirectorStatusBORStatus
ART 122 Design Color II  Change in prerequisite 5/2/2013 5/15/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
PHIL 424; POLS /PHIL 462 Modern Political Philosophy  Change in course number and description 5/2/2013 5/15/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
EE 637 Organic Electronics Change in course number 1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved  3/13/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
ENGL 379 Technical Communication Aligns course across the system 1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/13/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
CSS 704 Computing Paradigms Deletion Request 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved
ECE 228L Observation and Participation in Early Childhood Education Lab Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved
ZOOL 302 Animal Behavior Deletion Request 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved
ZOOL 355-355L Mammalogy and Lab Deletion Request 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved
ZOOL 365-365L Vertebrate Zoology and Lab Deletion Request 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12/12 Approved

Revised Course Requests: Unique Courses

Course Number and TitleChanges RequestedDate PostedAACStatusExecutive DirectorStatusBORStatus
ECE 150L Early Experience Clinical Experience Instructional method, course title 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/3/2013 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
RANG 325-325L Measurement and Topics Lab Course description, number and prerequisite 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 4/11/13 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
AT 441/541 Techniques I Adding lab and modifying course content  1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/13/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
AT 442/542 Techniques II Changes in some topics covered  1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/13/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
AT 464/564 Therapeutic Modalities Change in prerequisites, course title, and some topics covered  1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved s/13/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
AT 474/574 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries Change in prerequisites, course title, and some topics covered  1/28/13 2/26/13 Approved 3/13/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
MLS 201 Understanding Medical Lab Science Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 301L  Lab Hematology Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 311L Lab Clinical Chemistry I Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 341 Diagnostic Microbiology I Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 341L Diagnostic Microbiology I Lab Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 402L Lab Advanced Hematology Hemostasis Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 403 Diagnostic Immunology Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 411L Clinical Chemistry II Lab Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 412L Laboratory Methods Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 431L Immunohematology Laboratory Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 441 Diagnostic Microbiology Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 451L Immunohematology II Lab Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 471 Molecular Diagnostics Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
MLS 471L Advanced Medical Diagnostics Lab Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
SEED 420L Lab 5-12 Teaching Methods Instructional Method Change 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 11/14/12 Approved 12/12 Approved

Substantive Program Modifications

Program NameChanges RequestedDate PostedAACStatusBORStatus
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering M.S.  Required and elective courses 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Architectural Studies Required courses, total major credits 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Counseling & Human Resource Development M.Ed. program code, title, and CIP Code 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Counseling & Human Resource Development M.S. program code, title, and CIP Code 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Electrical Engineering M.S. Revised courses, credit totals 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Electrical Engineering Ph.D. Revised courses, credit totals 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Horticulture Major Required courses, total major credits 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Horticulture Minor Required courses, total program credits 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Medical Laboratory Science Revised course, total major credits 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Military Science Minor Revised course credits, total major credits 5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Transdisciplinary Childhood Obesity Graduate Certificate Required courses and electives  5/2/13 5/15/13 Approved 6/20/13 Approved
Biotechnology Major Update of program coursework, key requirements, and number of credits 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
Dance Minor Update of program coursework 3/26/13 4/3/13 Approved 5/15/13 Approved
Biology Update of program coursework 2/13/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Biology - Secondary Education Specialization Update of program coursework 2/13/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Graphic Design Update of program coursework 2/13/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Animation Certificate CIP Code Modification 1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Athletic Training BS Update of program coursework 1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Athletic Training MS Update of Program Coursework 1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Aviation Major CIP Code Modification  1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Entrepreneurial Studies Minor Update of Program Coursework 1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
General Agriculture AS Update of Program Name 1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
General Agriculture BS Update of Program Name 1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Global Studies BA Update of Program Coursework 1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Global Studies Minor Update of Program Coursework and number of credits 1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Rural Sociology MS Change in Program Name and Codes 1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Rural Sociology - Community Development Specialization MS Change in Program Name and Codes 1/30/13 2/26/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Ag Ed Communication and Leadership - Communication Specialization CIP Code Modification 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Dairy Production total credits of supportive coursework and elective coursework 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Dairy Manufacturing total credits of support coursework and elective coursework 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Horticulture Minor total credits of supportive coursework and elective coursework 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
CIP Code modification 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Painting Certificate CIP Code modification 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Printmaking Certificate CIP Code modification 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Sculpture Certificate CIP Code Modification  1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Sport, Recreation and Park Management Major  total credits of supportive coursework and elective coursework 1/11/13 1/24/13 Approved 4/3/13 Approved
Agriculture Education, Communication and Leadership Major - Leadership Specialization CIP Code Modification 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Business Minor Update of Coursework; Program Name 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Computer Science Minor Credit Load Decrease 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Dietetics Major CIP Code Modification 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Ecology and Environmental Science Major CIP Code Modification 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Major CIP Code Modification 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Financial Planning for Family and Farm Certificate CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Geographic Information Sciences Graduate Minor Update of Coursework 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Geographic Information Sciences Major CIP Code Modification 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Hospitality Management Major CIP Code Modification 10/11/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Human Sciences - Adult Development in the Workplace Specialization CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Human Sciences - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Specialization CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Human Sciences - Family and Community Service Specialization CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Human Sciences - Financial Planning for Family and Farm CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Human Sciences - Merchandising Specialization CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Industrial Management MS Program Name; CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Merchandising Certificate CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Plant Science MS CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Sociology M.S. Update of Coursework 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Sociology Ph.D. Update of Coursework 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Studio Arts Major CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved
Swine Science Certificate CIP Code Modification 10/29/12 11/8/12 Approved 12/12 Approved

120 Credit Exceptions

Course NumberCourse TitleChanges RequestedDate PostedAACStatusExecutive Director