ACADEMIC
PROGRAM APPROVAL
CHECKLIST
This form is a routing document for
the approval of new and revised academic programs. Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the
Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing
department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the
college dean. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to
appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. Proposals must arrive to the
Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate
by March 1. Proposals received after
this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog
for that year.
1.
Proposed change leads to the degree of
( ) Bachelor of Arts (
) Master of Arts ( ) Doctor of Philosophy
( ) Bachelor of Science ( ) Master of
Science (X) Other - Honors
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Concentration in Ecology and
Organismic Biology
2.
( ) New major/curriculum Title to
be entered in record of students who select this program
(
) New minor Title to be entered in record of students
who select this program
(
) Change from provisional to permanent status.
3.
(X) Revision of existing:
(X) major ( ) minor ( ) concentration
Present
title: Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Concentration in
Ecology and Organismic Biology
Records
System Program Code
(X)
Add/delete required courses/credit hours : Honors
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Concentration
in Ecology and Organismic Biology.
( ) Add concentration Title
( ) Delete concentration Title
4.
( ) Deletion of
existing/disestablish: ( )
major ( ) minor (
) Other _______________________________
Title Code
ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do
not remove supporting documentation.)
Department Chairperson Date
Dean of College Date
Chairperson, Senate Com. On UG or GR Studies Date
Chairperson,
Senate Coordinating Com. Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate Date
Date of Senate Resolution Date
to be Effective
Registrar Program
Code Date
Vice Provost for Academic Programs
& Planning Date
Provost Date
Board of Trustee Notification Date
a. Rationale for
creation, revision, or deletion:
During the 1999-2000 academic year the undergraduate program in Biological Sciences was
completely revamped. In addition,
a new BS degree program (with a choice of two
concentrations) was approved by the faculty (see pp. 97-98 in the 2002-2003
Undergraduate
& Graduate Catalog). It was a
complete oversight at the time that we did not apply for an honors degree
option
for the new BS degree.
The rationale for requesting that students have the option to pursue an
honors degree in the new BS program (Concentration in
Ecology and Organismic Biology) is that it is attracting some of our
best undergraduates. In fact, a Senior
Thesis is a requirement.
Students apply for admission during the spring of their sophomore
year. The admissions requirements are
listed on p. 97 of the
Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog.
We propose no changes in the current curriculum. We only propose to allow students to receive
an honors BS degree.
b. Summary of program:
The recipient must complete the following for the Honors BS degree in
Biological Sciences with a concentration in Ecology and
Organismic Biology: 1. All requirements
for the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences.
2. All of the University’s generic
requirements for the Honors degree (see p. 43 of the 2002-2003
Undergraduate
& Graduate Catalog).
AUTHORIZED
DEGREE TITLES
Please check
the appropriate degree:
( ) Bachelor
of Applied Science
() Bachelor of Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Educational Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Civil Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Computer Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Environmental Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Fine Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Music
(X) Bachelor of Science
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Accounting
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Education
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Nursing
( ) Master of Applied
Sciences
( ) Master
of Arts
( ) Master
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Master
of Business Administration
( ) Master
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Master
of Civil Engineering
( ) Master
of Education
( ) Master
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Master
of Environmental and Energy Policy
( ) Master
of Fine Arts
( ) Master
of Instruction
( ) Master
of Marine Policy
( ) Master
of Materials Science and Engineering
( ) Master
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Master
of Music
( ) Master
of Physical Therapy
( ) Master
of Public Administration
( ) Master
of Science
( ) Master
of Science in
Nursing
( ) Doctor
of Education
( ) Doctor
of Philosophy
This document will be retained
permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.
Revised