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UNIVERSI1Y OF RHODE ISLAND FACULTY SENATE

Serial Number #98-99--7

TO: President Robert L. Carothers

FROM: Chairperson of the Faculty Senate

1. The attached BILL, titled The Three Hundred and Sixty-Eighth Report of the

Curricular Affairs Committee

is forwarded for your consideration.

2. The original and two copies for your use are included.

3. This BILL was adopted by vote of the Faculty Senate on January 28. 1999.

4. After considering this bill, will you please indicate your approval or disapproval. Retum the original or forward it to the Board of Governors , completing the appropriate endorsement below.

5. In accordance with Section 10, paragraph 4 of the Senate's By-Laws, this bill will become effective February 18. 1999 three weeks after Senate approval, unless: ( 1) specific dates for implementation are written into the bill; (2) you retum it disapproved; (3) you forward it to the Board of Govemors for their approval; or (4) the University Faculty petitions for a referendum. If the bill is forwarded to the Board of Govemors, it will not become effective until approved by the Board.

January 29. 1999 -2}:_ ~ (date) Lelari<:L6ackson

Chairperson M the Faculty Senate

ENDORSEMENT

TO: Chairperson of the Faculty Senate

FROM: President of the University

Retumed.

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Form revised 9/98

UNIVERSI1Y OF RHODE ISLAND Kingston, Rhode Island

FACUL1Y SENATE

Faculty Senate Curricular Affairs Committee Three Hundred and Sixty-Eighth Report

December 21, 1998

At the December 7 , 1998 meeting of the Curricular Affairs Committee, the following matters were considered and are now presented to the Faculty Senate.

SECTION I

Informational Matters

College of Arts and Sciences

1. Department of Biological Sciences

CHANGE: Prerequisite for BIO 130 to "Pre: Limited to marine biology majors. Required of all freshmen marine biology majors and students entering the major with fewer than 24 credits. May not be repeated."

2. Department of Mathematics

CHANGE: Prerequisite for MTH 316 to "Pre: 215."

3 . Department of Music

CHANGE: Prerequisite for MUS 235 to "Pre: 110 or 131 or permission of instructor."

4. Department of Sociology and Anthropology

a. CHANGE: Description for SOC 214:

SOC 214 Urban Sociology (I or II, 3) Introduction to major theories of urbanization; examination of the social, political and cultural aspects of urbanization and contemporary urban problems such as the population explosion, pollution, class inequality and alienation; emphasis on a global and comparative cross-national perspective. (Lee. 3) Danesh.

b . CHANGE: Title for SOC 240 to "Race and Ethnic Relations."

c. CHANGE: Description and prerequisite for SOC 301:

SOC 301 Sociological Research Methods (I and II, 3) Scientific method in sociological research; emphasis on the development of the ability to construct and evaluate data-based arguments; topics include the nature of evidence, research design, principles and techniques of sampling, data collection and interpretation. (Lee. 3) Pre: 100. Staff

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SECTION II

Curricular Matters Which Require Confirmation by the Faculty Senate

A College of Arts and Sciences

1. African and African American Studies Program

ADD: The following new courses

1) AAF 290 African American Women: Service, Community and Self (I,3) Introductory course on African American women. Focuses on the idea of African American women's service which has been a constant theme and necessity for the African American community in North America. (Lee. 3) Hamilton

2) AAF 352 Black Representations in Film (I or II, 3) Exploration of the cultural, economic, political, and ideological motivations behind the multiple representations of people of the African Diaspora in cinema in the U.S. and other areas of the world, while examining film as a genre with a vocabulary and idiom of its own. (Lee. 3) Staff

3) AAF 372 African Americans and the Legal System (I or II, 3) Focus on constitutional changes designed to influence the political status of African Americans in the United States. (Lee. 3) Hamilton

2. African and African American Studies Program and Department of Communication Studies

CROSS-LIST: COM 333 as "COM 333 (or AAF 333) Oral Interpretation of Black Literature."

3. Department of Biological Sciences:

a. CHANGE: Requirements for the B.S. degree in Biological Sciences to read as follows:

Biological Sciences. A minimum of 35 credits in biology is required and must include BIO 112 and 113 (8). The remaining 27 credits must include one course from each of at least four of the following six areas: Cell and Development (BIO 202, 453); Ecology (BIO 206, 262); Genetics (BIO 352); Molecular Biology (BIO 437); Organismal Diversity (BIO 204, 311, 321, 464, 466); Physiology (BIO 201, 242//244, 447); at least one course from List A, at least one course from List B, and at least three courses that include laboratories. (Rest remains unchanged).

b. CHANGE: Requirements for the l3.S. in Marine Biology as follows:

1) Add OCG 451 as an altemative to OCG 40 1

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2) Add the following courses to the Major Electives (Choose 9 or more credits from ... ):

BIO 141 Biology of Marine Animals BIO 355 Marine Invertebrates of Southern New England BIO 345 Marine Environmental Physiology BIO 491, 492 Directed Study BIO 541 Comparative Physiology of Marine Animals

4. Department of English

DELETE: WRf 103 (or ENG 103) Introduction to Literature (I or II, 3)

5. Department of History

ADD: HIS 396 Maritime History and Underwater Archaeology Field School (SS, 3) Usually, but not exclusively taught in Bermuda. Students may select an archaeological diving option, an archaeological non­diving option, or an archival research option. Pre: junior standing and those students who select the archaeological diving option will be required to go through the URI reserach diving certification process prior to departure. Mather

6. Department of Modem and Classical Languages and Literatures

a. ADD: The following courses:

1) SPA 316, 317 Spanish Intemship Abroad (I or II, 3-6) Supervised work experience in a Spanish-speaking country for advanced language students. For credit for the B.A. in Spanish only for students also completing a B.S. in Engineering. (Independent Study) Pre: 321 Staff

2) SPA 321 Spanish for Business and Technology (I or II, 3) Study of the concepts and terminology of the Spanish language common to the realm of intemational business and engineering. For credit for the B.A. in Spanish only for students also completing the B.S. in Engineering. (Lee. 3) Pre: 206 or equivalent. Staff

b. CHANGE: Requirements for the B.A. degree in French by adding the following:

Students in the French International Engineering Program may use three credits of French literature toward the Fine Arts and Literature Basic Liberal Studies requirement. In addition, students in this program are exempt from the one­course-per-discipline rule in Letters, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.

7. Department of Music

a. CHANGE: Level and number and prerequisite to "Pre: audition and permission of instructor" for the following courses:

1) MUS 294 to "MUS 394 (294) Symphonic Wind Ensemble"

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2) MUS 295 to "MUS 395 (295) Concert Choir"

3) MUS 296 to "MUS 396 (296) Jazz and Studio Ensemble"

4) MUS 297 to "MUS 397 (297) University Symphony Orchestra"

b. CHANGE: Number, description and prerequisite for MUS 399 as follows:

MUS 398 (399) Chamber Music Ensembles (I and II, 0-1) Chamber music ensembles are small performance ensembles normally restricted to one performer per part. Chamber music ensembles study and perform repertoire in the following areas, or combinations of these area: keyboard, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, vocal, guitar, jazz, etc. (Rehearsal 2) Pre: Audition and/ or permission of chamber music coach. Staff

c. CHANGE: The minor in music by providing three options as follows:

Music Minor: The purpose of this option is to give students a more broad-based background in music. Course work in this option is similar to that taken by students starting work toward a B.A. or B.M. degree in music. Students who wish to declare a minor in mus ic using option must earn credit for 1 MUS 111 or 131 (3). 171 (1). 121 and 122 (4). 250 for a minimum of two semesters (0). and two three-credit music history and literature course at the 200 level or higher (3) . Additionally, students must earn a minimum of four credits in their principal applied music area (MUS 110- 410, at one or two credits per semester) and four credits in major ensembles* appropriate to the principal applied music area (7). The total number of credits required for this option is 22. Students must pass an audition in their principal applied music area prior to registration for applied study in voice or on an instrument.

Music Performance Minor: The purpose of this option is to give s tudents the opportunity for a more concentrated study in voice or on an instrument. Students who wish to declare a minor in music using option 2 must earn credit for MUS 111 or 131 (3); MUS 121 and 122 or a music history course selected from MUS 101 , 106, 221, 222, 223, 408, 430, 431, 433, 434 (3-4); MUS 250 for a minimum of two semesters (0) . Additionally, students must earn a minimum of six credits in their principal applied music area (MUS 110- 410), at one or two credits per semester) and six credits in major ensembles* appropriate to the principal

*Music ensembles include MUS 292, 293, 394, 395, 396 and 397. Up to one semester of MUS 291 can count toward the major ensemble requirement in Option 1; up to two semesters of MUS 291 can count toward the major ensemble requirement in Option 2. Those whose major applied area is guitar can count MUS 398 for guitar ensemble as a major ensemble. Those whose major applied area is piano can count additional applied music credits (MUS 110 - 410) and/ or accompanying (MUS 371) in lieu of the major ensemble requirements.

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applied music area (12). The total number of credits required for this option is 18-19. Students must pass an audition in their principal applied music area prior to registration for applied study in voice or on an instrument.

Individual Music Minor: The purpose of this option is to give students more flexibility. These students design and develop their music minor program under the advisement and sponsorship of a full-time music faculty member. Petitions outlining and justifying the desired music minor program must be presented by the faculty sponsor to the music faculty for approval. A minimum of eighteen credits is required. Petitions should be submitted as early as possible in a student's undergraduate program.

8. Department of Sociology and Anthropology

a. DELETE: The following courses:

1) SOC 102 Issues and Problems in Contemporary American Society (I or Il,3)

2) SOC 314 Juvenile Delinquency (I or Il,3)

3) SOC 316 Social Welfare Institutions (I or Il,3)

4) SOC 330 Criminology (I or Il,3)

5) SOC 360 Introduction to Demographic Techniques (I or Il,3)

b. CHANGE: Level, number, description and prerequisite for SOC 206:

SOC 306 (206) Development of Human Societies (I or II, 3)Examines social change from an historical perspective in which whole societies are the unit of analysis. Focuses on the role of technology, political economy and globalization. (Lee. 3) Pre: 100 or 214. Danesh

c. ADD: The following new courses:

1) SOC 230 Crime and Delinquency (I, II, 3) Survey of the extent, distribution, trends and costs of delinquency and crime in the United States; examination of selected types of crime and delinquency; policy implications. (Lee. 3) Carroll.

2) SOC 370 Theories of Crime and Delinquency (I or II, 3) Historical development of criminological theory; examination of the major sociological and social psychological theories of crime, criminality and delinquency; evaluation of competing theories. (Lee. 3) Carroll

d. CHANGE: Requirements for the B .A. degree in sociology by deleting "SOC 102 may not be taken for major credit."

e. CHANGE: Requirements for the B.S . degree in sociology by adding "SOC 350" as an alternative to SOC 320 as a requirment in the Organizational Analysis option.

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B. College of The Environment and Life Sciences

Department of Marine Affairs

CHANGE: Requirements for the B.S. degree in Marine Affairs.

1) Delete the requirement of CSC 200 or 201;

2) Add BIO 418, BIO 455 and GEL 277 to the list from which students must select five courses.

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SECTION III

Service Learning Courses

Recommendation Requires Confirmation by the Faculty Senate

A. Background and Rationale

The Curricular Affairs Subcommittee on Community Service, a standing committee of the Faculty Senate (See section 4 .88-89 of the By-Laws of the Faculty Senate), is responsible for proposing "revisions to the procedures for [Community Service] course approval and the standards for such courses, and recommend changes in Community Service Course offerings," This fall, upon advice of the Dean of University College and the Feinstein Center for Service Learning, the Subcommittee proposed that a new course designation be approved to recognize courses that include a service learning component.

Service Learning emphasizes hands-on assignments that address real world concerns as a venue for educational growth. The service experience provides a context for seeing discipline-based theories put into practice. Likewise, the learning that occurs in the course or discipline is intended to improve students' ability to think critically beyond the immediate project and to see how such activities impact the larger society.

As an educational philosophy, service leaming fosters reciprocalleaming between provider and client. The service performed is done as a way of leaming about concepts in a course or discipline. By direct engagement, service learning prepares students to be full and responsible participants in their professions and communities. Service learning is distinct from other forms of outreach and experiential education because it attributes equal weight to both service and learning goals and is curriculum-based, meaning that the service work is strongly linked to and enhanced by a specific course of study.

A course designation for service learning will enable faculty to receive institutional recognition to develop and plan, or in some cases formalize, service learning experiences into their curriculum. The designation will allow students to recognize courses that contain a service learning component. Furthermore, a service learning designation will help community agencies identify faculty interested in forming partnerships with the outside community.

The proposed special designation is separate from the three community service courses already in existence , CSV 301, 302, and 303. The new designation will provide recognition for service learning courses within respective disciplines.

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B . Recommendations

l. That that a new course designation (*service learning) be granted to identify service learning courses and courses which include a service learning component. This designation will be added to course descriptions in the Courses of Instruction section of the UNIVERSI1Y CATALOG beginning with the 1999-2000 edition. (See example below.)

HSS 141 Ways of Knowing in Human Science and Services II (I and II. 2) Exploration and identification of education and career goals; documentation of learning experiences; development of program of study. (Seminar) Pre: 120 or concurrent registration, 140. McKinney *service learning

Initially, courses will be identified through a survey of faculty members by the CAC Subcommittee in conjunction with the Feinstein Center for Service Learning about their involvement with service learning in existing courses. Thereafter, faculty will receive an annual reminder about the option of designating existing and/ or proposed courses. as service learning courses. The CAC Subcommittee on Community Service will review proposed courses using the agreed-upon definition of service learning, as described in part A, and will recommend to the CAC approval of those courses to be designated *service learning. The department chairperson shall co­sign the faculty member's proposal to have a course assigned the *service learning designation. Once approved by the Curricular Affairs Committee, upon recommendation of the Subcommittee on Community Service, these courses will be reported as informational to the Faculty Senate.

2. Courses designated as *service learning will be listed in the Course of Instruction section of the Catalog in the same manner as courses under "Genetics," "Gerontology," "Literature in English Translation" and "Marine and Environmental Topics."

The designation would read as follows:

SERVICE LEARNING

The Feinstein Center for Service Learning recognizes the following courses as having a service learning component. Service learning is an alternative way of both teaching and learning about concepts or theories. The purpose of these courses is to help students make meaningful connections between academic coursework and societal issues and needs within the community. The service work is profoundly connected to and enhanced by the specific course of study. Depending on the instructor, the service learning component may be an optional or required part of the course content.

Human Science and Services (HSS) 141 Ways of Knowing in Human Science and Services II

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SECTION N

Joint Report of the Curricular Affairs Committee and Graduate Council on 400-Level Courses

A. Informational Matters

College of Arts and Sciences

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a. Department of Mathematics

CHANGE: Prerequisite for MTH 425 and MTH 435 to "Pre: 243."

b. Department of Sociology and Anthropology

CHANGE: Description for SOC 401 to read as follows:

SOC 401 History of Sociological Thought (I and II, 3) Examination of the basic questions and issues that have been the focus of sociological thought; critical analysis of theoretical sociology with an emphasis on the contributions of sociological theory to understanding the structures and problems of modern society. (Lee. 3) Pre: 100 and 6 credits in sociology. Staff

B . Curricular Matters Which Require Confirmation by the Faculty Senate

l. College of Arts and Sciences

a. Department of Music

CHANGE: Level, number, title , description and prerequisite for MUS 3990 and MUS 5980 as follows:

MUS 485 Opera Workshop (I, II , 0-1) Coordination of music and drama. Singing, performing and acting techniques on stage. Possible experience in conducting, coaching, directing and stage management. Development of professional s tandards and attitudes. Preparation and presentation of scenes from various operas. Primarily for students in voice. (Rehearsal 2) Pre: Audition and/ or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Staff

b. Department of Sociology and Anthropology

1) DELETE: The following courses:

a) SOC 416 Fertility: A Demographic Analysis (I or II , 3)

b) SOC 4 75 Behavior Systems in Crime (I, 3)

2) CHANGE: Number and level for the following courses:

a) SOC 344 to "SOC 444 (344) The Sociology of Religion"

b) SOC 346 to "SOC 446 (346) Sociology of Knowledge"

3) CHANGE: Level, number and prerequisite for SOC 473 as follows:

SOC 302 (473) Topics in Sociological Research (I or II, 3) An extension of 301 in which students apply principles and techniques in an original research experience. Recommended for students planning to attend graduate or professional school. (Lee. 3) Pre: 30 1 and permission of the instructor. Staff

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c. Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Department of Political Science

1) CHANGE: Level, number and prerequisite for SOC 522 (or PSC 522) to "SOC422 (or PSC 422) Issues in Corrections (II, 3) ... Pre: 331."

2) CHANGE: Level and number for SOC 474 (or PSC 474) to "SOC 274 (or PSC 274) The Criminal Justice System."

3) ADD: SOC 4 76 (or PSC 4 76) Policy Issues in Criminal Justice (I or II, 3) Examination of current and proposed criminal justice policies in light of social science theory and research, including capital punishment, community policing, gun control, intermediate sanctions, legalization of drugs, mandatory sentencing, privatization of prisons , restorative justice. (Seminar) Pre: 27 4 (or PSC 274) . Carroll

2. College of the Environment and Life Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and College of Nursing:

ADD: MIC 440 (or NUR 440) Public Health Practicum in Infectious Disease Control (II , 3) Principles of and practical experience in prevention and control of emerging infectious diseases (Practicum) Pre: BIO 101 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Mather, Rossi