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Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

October 22, 2008

GBB 202, 12:10-1:00 p.m.

Members Present: L. Ametsbichler, R. Baker, R. Bolton, T. Herron, J. Hirstein, , N. Moisey, M. Moore, G. Quintero, G. Stanley C. VonReichert C. Watson

Members Absent/Excused: L. Frey, M. McGuirl, K. Meusel, C. Winkler

Ex-officio members Present: Associate Provost Brown

The meeting was called to order at 12:14 p.m.

The 10/15/08 minutes were amended and approved.

Communication:

Chair Moisey received the following response from the Commissioner of Higher Education regarding the possibility of dual listing:

Thank you for your inquiry. Many of us here at the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE) have looked at our files and consulted with one another, and we are unable to find a policy or a reference to the topic.

Most of us are familiar with the practice you suggest - generally, the graduate students in the class will have additional requirements imposed. As you note, this often is a resource issue or may be a way to individualize programs for different graduate students based upon the courses they took to complete their undergraduate degrees.

It appears that your graduate council can pursue this at the University of Montana campus through your usual academic approval channels.

Regards,

Sylvia

Sylvia A. Moore, PhD, RD

Deputy Commissioner - Academic & Student Affairs

Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education

Montana University System

The subcommittee is now charged with drafting a proposal.

The admission standards submitted by Public and Community Health Science will be reviewed by the Science Subcommittee.
The School of Business has requested the registrar set up two new designations for Pre-MBA (PMBA) and pre -Macct (PMAC). Currently these students are registered as graduate non-degree or post baccalaureate. They are taking foundation work in order to be accepted into the MBA or Masters of Accounting programs. There have been problems tracking these students and they must get overrides in order to take the courses they need because only majors are allowed in the courses. The new code will ensure that the students see an advisor in order to register for courses. Associate Provost Brown recommended that the Business School Graduate Coordinator contact Peggy in the Graduate School to facilitate coordination.

Business Items:

Curriculum review -Science
The items listed on the appended summary were approved. Follow-up is pending on BIOL 345 UG and WBIO 480 UG.

Chair Moisey inquired whether the Council should make a stronger statement regarding 300 UG courses. The current practice has been to suggest transitioning to 400 UG courses when changes are proposed.
Curriculum follow-up - Social Science
Professor VonReichert received clarification regarding the audience for EVST 367 UG. The program decided to drop the G component.
Curriculum review - Humanities
The items listed on the appended summary were approved. Follow-up is pending on ENT 553, HIST 481 UG, HIST 482 UG, and NAS 595.

Good and Welfare: None

The meeting was adjourned at 1:03 p.m.

Science Summary

Department	Course #	Title	Summary of change
Biological Science	BIOC 562	The Structural Basis of Amyloid Disease	New course
Biological Science	BIOC 582	Proteins & Enzymes	New course
Biological Science	BIOC 584	Nucleic Acids biochemistry	New course
Biological Science	BIOC 588	Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics	Delete course
Biological Science	BIOL 442 UG	Ecology of Infectious Diseases	New course
Biological Science	BIOL 484 UG	Plant Evolution	New course
Biological Science	BIOL 518	Plant -Consumer Interactions	New course
Computer Science	CS 475 UG	Statistical, Dynamical, and Computational Modeling	New course
Geosciences	GEOS 560	Fluvial Geomorphology	Change prerequisite, and description
Geosciences	GEOS 587	Topics in Geomorphology	Change description
Mathematical Science	MATH 475 UG	Statistical, Dynamical, and Computational Modeling	New course
Mathematical Science	MATH 524, 525	Topics in Algebra I, II	Add repeatability R-6, change description
Mathematical Science	MATH 532	Algebraic Topology	Change title from Topology, change prerequisite and description
Physical Therapy	Program Modification	DPT curriculum	update required courses
Physical Therapy	PT 525	Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology	Change from 3 to 2 credits, description change
Physical Therapy	PT 626	Primary Care	Change from 2 to 3 credits, description change
Physical Therapy	PT 660	Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders	New course
Physical Therapy	PT 661	Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders	New course
Physical Therapy	PT 662	Management of Patients with Neurological Disorders	New course
Physical Therapy	PT 663	Management of Patients with Integumentary Disorders	New course
Physical Therapy	PT 664	Wellness and Health Promotion	New course
Wilderness Institute	Level I	Graduate Certificate Program	Wilderness Management
Wilderness Institute	RECM 404	Wilderness in the American Context	Change course number from 471 UG , cross list with FOR 404, remove G, change course description
Wilderness Institute	RECM 405	Management of the Wilderness Resource	Change course number from 472 UG, cross list with FOR 405, remove G, Change course description
Wilderness Institute	RECM 406	Wilderness Management Planning	Change course number from 474 UG, cross list with FOR 406, remove G, change course description
Wilderness Institute	RECM/ FOR 560	American Wilderness Philosophy and Policy	New course
Wilderness Institute	RECM/ FOR 561	Managing Wilderness Ecosystems	New course
Wilderness Institute	RECM/FOR 562	Managing Recreation Resources in Wilderness	New course
Wilderness Institute	RECM/FOR 563	Wilderness Planning: Theory, Management Frameworks, and Application	New course
Wildlife Biology	WBIO 470 UG	Conservation of Wildlife Populations	Remove one of the prerequisites
Wildlife Biology	WBIO 472 UG	Wildlife Handling and Chemical Immobilization	Change title from Wildlife Handling and Veterinary Perspectives

Humanities Summary

Department	Course #	Title	Summary of change
AAS	AAS 562	Problems in African American Religious History	New course
Art	ART 315	Photography	Change description, drop G
Art	ART 436 UG	Advanced Research in Sculpture	Change description, add prereqs
Drama/Dance	DAN UG 420	Contact Improvisation	Increase credits from 1 to 2 & increase repeatability-to reflect number of contact hours for course
Drama/Dance	DAN UG 421	Advanced Improvisation	New course-to add to advanced preparation of Choreography & Performance students
Drama/Dance	DRAM UG 414	Acting V: Studio	Reduce credits from 4 to 3 and modify title-more precise description and reflection of contact hours for course
Drama/Dance	DRAM UG 415	Acting VI: Studio	Reduce credits from 4 to 3 and modify title-more precise description and reflection of contact hours for course
English	ENFM 443 UG	Documentary: Theory and Practice	New course, cross list with MAR 443
History	HIST 560	The American State	New
History	HIST 570	U.S. Women's History	New course
History	Program Modification	PhD	Clarify requirements
History	Program Modification	PhD	Change exam title
Liberal Studies	LS 428 UG	The Renaissance Debate on women	New course, Cross list with ENLT & WGS
Media Arts/English	MAR/ENFM 443 UG	Documentary: Theory and Practice	New course

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