MINUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY SENATE The February 3, 1998 meeting of the University Senate was called to order by Vice Chairperson Knouse at 3:15 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium. The following Senators were excused from the meeting: Alarcon, Ashmalla, Bellak, Carranza, DeCoster, B.Ender, Foltz, Goldsmith, Joyce, Merlo, Nowak, Piwinski, Rivosecchi, Sanchez, Stonebraker, Villa, Wijekumer. The following Senators were absent from the meeting: Baker, Berish, Bevington, Black, Bukartec, Bullard, Burns, Bynum, Camp, Curey, Eck, Johnson, Kassulke, Kline, Lyons, Mamula, McFerron, McGonigal, S.Morris, R. Mutchnick, Neibauer, Numan, Outerbridge, Palko, Pettit, Popp, Receski, Riesenman, Ruffner, Russel, Sehring, Shiring, Sordelet, StPaul. Taiani, Treaster, Trimble, Vella, Villalobos, Vold, M.T.Williamson, Wyrick. The minutes of the December 2, 1997 senate meeting were ACCEPTED. Agenda items were APPROVED. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESIDENT'S REPORT (Dr. Pettit) No report. PROVOST'S REPORT (Dr. Staszkiewicz) No report. VICE CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT (Mr. Knouse) Vice Chairperson Mr. Knouse made the following remarks: The Student Congress will be dealing with several concerns this semester. The first will be the holding of The Meeting of the Masses 2. We will be surveying the students about their concerns and what issues they would like to see us tackle. We will also be attending State System Advocacy day in Harrisburg. Lastly we will be working to improve the library. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT (Dr. Alarcon) Chairperson Alarcon was excused from the meeting as he was out of country for a professional conference. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS RULES COMMITTEE--CHAIRPERSON BROAD No report. RESEARCH COMMITTEE--CHAIRPERSON NEUSIUS No report. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE--CHAIRPERSON BARKER No report. UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEE--CHAIRPERSON HECKROTH No report. ACADEMIC COMMITTEE--CHAIRPERSON DUNTLEY Chairperson Duntley presented the following for Senate information: 1. Honorary Degree Nominations: The Committee maintains an open pool of nominees for honorary degrees. The University may award two honorary degrees per year by SSHE policy; by local policy there is an attempt to award one each at the May and December graduations. Additional nominations (with rationale for IUP's consideration and with supporting documents) are welcome. 2. Academic Integrity Policy: The Committee plans to bring the policy revision to the March Senate agenda. Copies will be circulated to interested groups (APSCUF, Student Congress, Deans and Associates, Chairpersons) as well as to current Senators. When you receive this document, KEEP IT WITH YOUR SENATE MATERIALS FOR THE MARCH MEETING. At the recommendation of the Academic Committee, the Senate APPROVED the following policy: 1. Eberly College of Business policies. At the request of a Senator, the fourth policy, dealing with restrictions for non- business majors, was returned to Committee by the December Senate. An analysis of all undergraduates awarded degrees in the Language for international Trade programs in the past four years shows that implementation of the policy will not cause hardship in the languages. Dean Camp and the Senator attended the Committee's last meeting and as a result of the discussion, the Senator's objection/query was withdrawn. Therefore the Committee moves approval of the following policy: Restriction for non-business majors: Students not majoring in business may count a maximum of 30 credits in business* coursework toward the 124-degree minimum. Business credits in excess of 30 will be permitted only as credits beyond the 124 for graduation. * "Business" coursework consists of all ECOB courses except IM101, QB215, and courses in Business Education (BE). EC334, Economics of Corporate Decisions, is also treated as a business course. "Non-business" coursework consists of all BE courses, IM101, QB215, and all non-ECOB courses except EC334. AWARDS COMMITTEE--CHAIRPERSON WHEAT No report. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE--CHAIRPERSON KUZNESKI Chairperson Kuzneski presented the following for Senate information: 1. The UWUCC accepted the following report from the Liberal Studies Committee: a. The Liberal Studies Committee approved the change in prerequisites for MA 121 from MA 110 or equivalent high school preparation to MA 105 or MA 110 or equivalent high school preparation. b. The Liberal Studies Committee approved the following as Type III Writing Professor/Course: Deanna Chang: SO 427 Spouse Abuse. c. Course Title Changes from the Department of Mathematics (Current) MA 123 Calculus I for Physics and Chemistry (Revised) MA 123 Calculus I for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (Current) MA 124 Calculus II for Physics and Chemistry (Revised) MA 124 Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics At the recommendation of the Curriculum Committee, the Senate APPROVED the following 1. Revised Criteria and Checklist for Social Science Courses in the Liberal Studies Program a. The Liberal Studies Committee approved the change in prerequisites for MA 121 from MA 110 or equivalent high school preparation to MA 105 or MA 110 or equivalent high school preparation. b. The Liberal Studies Committee accepted the following revisions to the Criteria and Checklist for Social Science courses in the Liberal Studies Program proposed by the Taskforce on Criteria for LS Social Sciences chaired by Herb Hunter. Other members of the Taskforce were David Chambers, David Grover, Sue Forbes, Larry Kruckman, Bob Stonebraker and Brenda Carter. The additions to the former criteria and checklist are underlined; the deletions are indicated by strikethrough. KNOWLEDGE AREA: Social Sciences -- 9 s.h. In order to understand social behavior, institutions, and processes, a major objective of courses in this knowledge area is to introduce students to how the ways which one or more of the social sciences works. Students should learn the major ideas of whichever the discipline is being studied and they should understand the strengths and limitations of that discipline's method of collecting and interpreting data. All social sciences disciplines are grounded in a recognized and specialized body of knowledge. The core of each discipline includes (1) a large, historical body of knowledge and theory, which is unique to the discipline; (2) theories that describe and explain human behavior in a social and cultural context; (3) models and behavioral hypotheses derived from theories that possess predictive content; and (4) hypotheses that are subjected to rigorous quantitative and qualitative testing. Students will complete 9 s.h. from a list of courses in the following social sciences, with no two courses chosen from the same discipline: anthropology, criminology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology. CRITERIA FOR COURSES IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE AREA All courses appropriate to the social science knowledge area must: 1. explore the critical thinking and analytical skills employed by the discipline to offer meaningful explanations of social and individual behavior; 2. acquaint students with the various approaches, perspectives, or methodologies used to examine the intellectual questions and problems of the discipline(s); 3. promote an understanding of individuals, groups, and their physical and social environment by exploring and analyzing concepts developed in the discipline(s); 4. include, where appropriate, discussion of other cultures and subcultures, including minorities and the roles of women; In addition, all courses appropriate to the social science knowledge area should: illustrate how a discipline shares common theories and methods with other disciplines in the social sciences; promote an understanding of individual, groups, and their physical and social environment by exploring and analyzing concepts developed in the discipline(s). CHECK LIST -- SOCIAL SCIENCES Knowledge Area Criteria which the course must meet: _____Treat concepts, themes and events in sufficient depth to enable students to appreciate the complexity, history and current implications of what is being studied; and not be merely cursory coverage of lists of topics. _____Suggest the major intellectual questions/problems which interest practitioners of a discipline and explore critically the important theories and principles presented by the discipline. _____Allow students to understand and apply the methods of inquiry and vocabulary commonly used in the discipline. _____Encourage students to use and enhance, wherever possible, the composition and mathematics skills built in the Skill Areas of Liberal Studies. Definitional Social Science Criteria which the course must meet: _____ The social science discipline represented is grounded in a recognized and specialized body of knowledge and theory unique to the discipline. _____ The social science disciplines embody theories that describe and explain human behavior in social and cultural context. _____ Models and behavioral hypotheses with predictive content are derived from those theories. _____ Hypotheses are subjected to rigorous quantitative and/or qualitative testing. Instructional Social Science Criteria which the course must meet: _____ Explore the critical thinking and analytical skills employed by the discipline to offer meaningful explanations of social and individual behavior. _____ Acquaint students with the various approaches, perspectives and methodologies used to examine the intellectual questions and problems of the discipline(s). _____ Promote an understanding of individuals, groups and their physical and social environment by exploring and analyzing concepts developed in the discipline(s). _____ Include, where appropriate, discussion of other cultures and subcultures, including minorities and the roles of women. Additional Social Science Criteria which the course should meet: _____ Illustrate how a discipline shares common theories and methods with other disciplines in the social sciences. _____ Promote an understanding of individuals, groups and their physical and social environment by exploring and analyzing concepts developed in the discipline(s). The Senate APPROVED the following new course: AD 342 Intercultural Business Communication 3c-0l-3sh Prerequisite: Junior Standing The course provides an in-depth study and theoretical understanding of intercultural business communication, including international, national, ethnic, racial, and socio- economic cultures. Students will explore practices, trends, and difficulties of people primarily identified with one culture, attempting to interact with people of another culture through speaking, listening, writing, and nonverbal means. Problems of intercultural communication situations for business will be pinpointed, elements of the problems clarified, and guidelines projected for problem mitigation. The Senate APPROVED the following new course: MK 351 Self-Marketing 1c-0l-1sh Prerequisites: Junior Standing (as per credits earned) Focus on the development of both long-term and short-term self-marketing plans and self- marketing packages. Theories of managerial marketing, professional selling, market research, and advertising applied to self-marketing in order to prepare students to seek internship experience. The Senate APPROVED the following Program Title change: The College of Fine Arts proposes to change the name of the major, General Fine Arts, to Interdisciplinary Fine Arts. Rationale: The General Fine Arts major is an interdisciplinary program that encompasses courses from eight programs in three colleges. The program name change is an attempt to more accurately describe the program to potential student populations and to redefine it in a manner that gets to the heart of the programþs intent--to give students in the College of Fine Arts the opportunity to design a program of study that integrates coursework in three related disciplines, one of which must be in the College of Fine Arts. The Senate APPROVED the following program changes: Department of Mathematics Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section 50-52 with the following specifications: Mathematics: (included in major) Liberal Studies electives: no courses with MA prefix Major: 40-41 Required courses: MA 123 Calculus I for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics 4sh MA 124 Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics 4sh MA 171 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3sh MA 216 Probability and Statistics for Natural Science 4sh MA 241 Differential Equations 3sh MA 271 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs I 3sh MA 272 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs II 3sh MA 480 Senior Seminar 1sh Controlled electives: Two courses from the list: 6sh MA 371, 421, 422, 423, 424, 427, 476, 477 One of the following two course sequences: 6-7sh MA342/CO450 or CO451 or MA451; MA363/MA364; MA445/MA446 A minimum of three additional semester hours from 3sh the list of controlled electives above or the following: MA 353, 425, 447, 465, 481 Other requirements: 6-12 Computer Science: CO 110 Problem Solving and Structured Programming 3sh CO 250 Introduction to Numerical Methods 3sh Foreign Language Intermediate level (1) 0-6sh Free Electives: 19-28 Total Degree Requirements 124 (1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) A student may select courses to fulfill requirements for specialized track. a. Actuarial/Statistics: MA363, 364, 421, 422, 446, 465. b. Scientific/Engineering: MA241, 342, 363, 364, 371, 423, 445, 446, 451. c. Math Analyst: MA342, 363, 364, 371, 445 or 446, 451, 476, CO minor. Associated course changes: These courses will be deleted from the list of required courses: MA 127 Calculus I (4sh) MA 128 Calculus II (4sh) MA 227 Calculus III (4sh) These courses will be added to the list of required course: MA 123 Calculus I for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (4sh) MA 124 Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (4sh) MA 272 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs II (3sh) MA 480 Senior Seminar (1sh) This course will be added to the list of electives and specialized tracks (b) and (c), and an option in the two-course sequences: MA 451 Numerical Methods for Supercomputers The title and content of the following course will be changed: MA 271 Algebraic Structures (to MA 271 Intro to Mathematical Proofs I). Rationale for Change. The Mathematics Department has traditionally offered a separate three semester calculus sequence specifically for its majors, including a more rigorous, proof oriented presentation, while offering a þleanerþ, more applications oriented two semester sequence for the rest of the sciences. In recent years, the Mathematics Department has found this dual approach to be a stumbling block in handling students wishing to transfer or change majors into mathematics. To address this problem, the Mathematics Department has decided to place all of its majors in the two semester calculus sequence for the sciences. To make up for the reduced exposure to mathematical proofs, the department proposes expanding its one semester introduction to proofs course (the former MA 271 Algebraic Structures) into a two semester sequence (proposed as MA 271-272) and add a one credit senior seminar þcapstoneþ course. The expanded proof sequence will contain the more theoretical material from the three semester calculus sequence. The senior seminar is meant to broaden studentsþ views of mathematics by analyzing problem solving skills and considering the general nature of mathematics. The senior seminar will also be used by the faculty of the Mathematics Department as an outcomes assessment tool for the Mathematics and Applied Mathematics programs. The Senate APPROVED the following program changes: Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section 50-52 with the following specifications: Mathematics: (included in major) Liberal Studies electives: no courses with MA prefix Major: 40-41 Required courses: MA 123 Calculus I for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics 4sh MA 124 Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics 4sh MA 171 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3sh MA 216 Probability and Statistics for Natural Science 4sh MA 241 Differential Equations 3sh MA 271 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs I 3sh MA 272 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs II 3sh MA 480 Senior Seminar 1sh Controlled electives: Four courses from the list: 12sh MA 371, 421, 422, 423, 424, 427, 476, 477 A minimum of three additional semester hours from 3-4sh the list of controlled electives above or the following: MA 342, 350, 353, 355, 363, 364, 425, 445, 446, 447, 465, 481 Other requirements: 3-9 Computer Science: CO 110 Problem Solving and Structured Programming 3sh Foreign Language Intermediate level (1) 0-6sh Free Electives: 22-31 Total Degree Requirements 124 (1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. Associated course changes: These courses will be deleted from the list of required courses: MA 127 Calculus I (4sh) MA 128 Calculus II (4sh) MA 227 Calculus III (4sh) These courses will be added to the list of required courses: MA 123 Calculus I for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (4sh) MA 124 Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (4sh) MA 272 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs II (3sh) MA 480 Senior Seminar (1sh) Rationale for Change: See rational for revision of Applied Mathematics program. The Senate APPROVED the following program changes: Program Revisions: B.A. in Economics/Mathematics Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Mathematics Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section 47-49 with the following specifications: Social Science: EC121(included in major) Mathematics: MA123 (Included in Major) Electives: Intermediate foreign language, no course with EC or MA prefix. Major: 53-55 Core: EC121 Principles of Economics I 3sh EC122 Principles of Economics II 3sh EC421 Macroeconomics Analysis 3sh EC422 Microeconomics Analysis 3sh MA123 Calculus I for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics 4sh MA124 Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics 4sh MA171 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3sh MA216 or EC355 Statistics 3-4sh Economics Electives: 12 Students are especially encouraged to take EC334 Economics of Corporate Decisions and EC356 Econometrics, but any course except EC101 Basic Economics may be used. EC493 Internship in Economics may be counted only with the approval of the program coordinator, and only up to 6 semester hours. Mathematics Electives: 15-16 At least one of the following two-semester sequences: MA241 Differential Equations and MA371 Linear Algebra MA363 and MA364 Mathematical Statistics I and II MA445 and MA446 Programming and Probabilistic Models in Operations Research Three additional courses either from the above or from the following: MA271 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs I MA272 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs II MA342 Advanced Mathematics for Applications MA417 Statistical Applications or MA418 Sampling Survey Theory MA421 Advanced Calculus I MA422 Advanced Calculus II MA423 Complex Variables I MA425 Applied Mathematical Analysis I MA427 Introduction to Topology MA451 Numerical Methods for Supercomputers MA465 Topics in Statistics MA476 Abstract Algebra I MA477 Abstract Algebra II Other Requirements: Free Electives: 20-24 Total Degree Requirements: 124 Associated course changes: These courses will be deleted from the list of required courses: MA127 Calculus I (4sh) MA128 Calculus II (4sh) MA227 Calculus III (4sh) These courses will be added to the list of required courses: MA 123 Calculus I for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics(4sh) MA 124 Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (4sh) The number of required mathematics courses is reduced by one, and the number of mathematics electives a student must choose is increased by one. MA 272 has been added to the list of acceptable electives. MA 451 has been added to the list of acceptable electives. At most 6 semester hours of EC493 Internship in Economics will be counted toward the degree. Rationale for Change: See rationale for revision of Applied Mathematics program. In order to keep the proper balance between Economics and Mathematics in the program, the number of mathematics electives a student must choose has been increased from two to three. This is in line with the reduction by one of the number of required mathematics courses when the change from a three course calculus sequence to a two course calculus sequence is implemented. MA 272 was added to the list of acceptable electives because of its relationship to MA 271. MA 451 was added to the list of acceptable electives because it provides students with an opportunity to gain exposure to supercomputers. The Senate APPROVED the following course revisions: Current Title & Description MA 271 Introduction to Algebraic Structures 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisite: MA 171 Gives student basic ideas of contemporary mathematics. Includes mathematical logic, algebra of sets, equivalence relations and partitions of sets, functions, and fundamentals of group theory. Methods of proof in abstract mathematics are emphasized. Proposed Title & Description MA 271 Introduction to Mathematical Proof I 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisites: MA 123; MA 171 Gives student basic ideas necessary to prove results in mathematics. Includes but is not limited to logic of mathematics, basic methods of proof, algebra of sets, equivalence relations and partitions of sets, functions, and mathematical induction. Current Title & Description MA 421 Advanced Calculus I 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisites: MA 124 or MA 227 and MA 271 with a grade of C or better Study of set theory, real number system, functions topology of Cartesian space, sequences, convergence and uniform convergence, continuity, and uniform continuity. Proposed Title & Description MA 421 Advanced Calculus I 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisites: MA 124 and MA 272 with a C or better grade Study of set theory, real number system, functions, topology of Cartesian space, sequences, convergence and uniform convergence, continuity, and uniform continuity. Current Title & Description MA 427 Introduction to Topology 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisites: MA 271 with a grade of C or better Study of sets, functions, continuity, compactness, the separation axioms, and metric spaces; application of topology to analysis is demonstrated. Proposed Title & Description MA 427 Introduction to Topology 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisites: MA 272 with a grade of C or better. Study of sets, functions, continuity, compactness, the separation of axioms, and metric spaces; application of topology to analysis is demonstrated. Current Title & Description MA 476 Abstract Algebra I 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisites: MA 171, MA 271 with a C or better. Development of the theory of integral domains, fields, rings, and groups; designed to develop student's power to think for himself or herself and to improve ability to construct formal proofs. Proposed Title & Description MA 476 Abstract Algebra I 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisites: MA 272 with a grade of C or better. Development of the theory of integral domains, fields, rings, and groups; designed to develop student's power to think for himself or herself and to improve ability to construct formal proofs. Current Title & Description MA 350 History of Mathematics 2 credits 2 lecture hours (2c-01-2sh) Prerequisite: Completion of calculus sequence or permission of instructor. The history of mathematics is concerned with the origins, philosophy, and development of the mathematical sciences. Proposed Title & Description MA 350 History of Mathematics 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisite: MA 122 or MA 124 or permission of instructor. Development of the central concepts of mathematics from ancient times up to the development of calculus in the seventeenth century. Mathematical concepts will be placed in historical perspective. The use of the history of mathematics as a pedagogical tool and it relationship to other sciences will be addressed. Current Title and Description MA 460 Computers and Calculators in Secondary School 3 credits Mathematics 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisite: CO 200 and CO 110 Students will explore how computers and calculators can be used as tools to enhance the instruction in secondary school mathematics. Proposed Title & Description MA 460 Technology in Mathematics Instructions 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisite: CO 205. This course is designed to provide preservice mathematics teachers with expertise in instructional technology for teaching mathematics at the secondary level. Pedagogical and content knowledge are integrated within the context of technology and current reforms. The Senate APPROVED the following new courses: MA 272 Introduction to Mathematical Proof II 3 credits 3 lecture hours (3c-01-3sh) Prerequisites: MA 124; MA 271 with a grade of C or better A further study of the basic ideas of contemporary mathematics. Topics include but are not limited to mathematical induction, cardinality of sets, relations, methods of proof in number theory, analysis, and algebra. MA 480 Senior Seminar 1 credit 1 lecture hour (1c-01-1sh) Prerequisites: Senior standing in a mathematics major. To assess the effectiveness of the mathematics curriculum and to provide mathematics majors with a culminating mathematical experience. The following proposal from the School of Continuing Education was NOT approve and was returned back to the Academic Committee: School of Continuing Education--Certificate of Completion (NOT APPROVED) Proposal: The School of Continuing Education will collaborate with academic departments to develop certificate programs consisting of credit courses. These certificates of completion will bring together groups of related credit courses and will be earned by non- degree School of Continuing Education students. Rationale: IUP offers a substantial selection of four-year degree programs as well as a variety of minors and associateþs degrees. Yet, for some adults, a four-year program becomes an eight-year commitment on a part-time basis, which could discourage any attempt to earn a degree. In order to appeal to this segment of the community, a process to offer certificate of completion programs consisting of small groups of related courses is proposed. Nontraditional students could focus on such practical skill subjects as computer literacy, accounting, and journalism and achieve a short-term goal marked by a certificate of completion. It is anticipated that many students, after enrolling in college courses would decide to continue their studies toward a degree. Process: 1. Working with an academic department the School identifies a rationale then develops a certificate program using existing IUP courses and/or special topic courses. The rationale includes the purpose of the certificate, competencies to be achieved, and time period allowed. The fact that the certificate does not provide licensure and is not posted on the academic record is stated in the promotional literature. 2. Upon approval by the appropriate college curriculum committee and the dean of the college, the proposal is sent to the Council of Deans for approval and to the UWUCC for information. 3. The certificate is awarded only to students enrolled through the School of Continuing Education. Guidelines: 1. A certificate consists of a minimum of nine credits but no more than eighteen credits. No more than half the credits pertaining to the certificate are accepted in transfer from other colleges and universities. 2. Although one or two courses may serve as prerequisites for other courses within the certificate, no prerequisite is required to enter the program. 3. A grade of C or better is required in each course. The Senate APPROVED the following course revisions: Department of Professional Studies in Education--Course Revision Current: EL 313 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School 3c-0l-3sh Prerequisites: MA 151, MA 152 Recent developments in curriculum and methods of instruction of contemporary elementary school mathematics programs. Students will become acquainted with books, materials, and other resources helpful to prospective teachers. Includes observation of master teachers. Proposed: EL 313 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School 3c-0l-3sh Prerequisites: MA 151, MA 152, EL 257 Recent developments in curriculum and methods of instruction of contemporary elementary school mathematics programs. Students will become acquainted with books, materials, and other resources helpful to prospective teachers. Includes observation of master teachers. The Senate APPROVED the following course revisions: Department of Safety Sciences--Course Revision Current: SA 488 Internship 12 sh Prerequisite: Senior standing, all required courses in major, minimum of 2.8 overall and 3.0 GPA in major, and consent. This course is a practicum conducted at an approved occupational setting up to 500 miles away from IUP. Students are required to conduct four major projects over the course of their internship. One project will be from each of the following areas: Safety Management, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Fire Protection. Students are accountable to an on-site supervisor and are required to remain in close contact with a Safety Science faculty coordinator. Offered in summer only. Proposed: SA 488 Internship 12sh Prerequisite: Senior standing, all required courses in major, minimum of 2.8 overall and 3.0 GPA in major, and consent. This course is a practicum conducted at an approved occupational setting up to 500 miles away from IUP. Students are required to conduct four major projects over the course of their internship. One project will be from each of the following areas: Safety Management, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Fire Protection. Students are accountable to an on-site supervisor and are required to remain in close contact with a Safety Science faculty coordinator. GRADUATE COMMITTEE--CHAIRPERSON WILLIAMSON At the recommendation of the Graduate Committee, the Senate APPROVED the following minor course revisions: 1. Course Deletion: PS 575, American Political Parties Rationale: This elective course has not been taught since Spring 1973. 2. Changes in course title and course description From: EC 545, International Economics I 3c-0l-3sh Theory of international trade; analysis of balance of payments; international economic equilibrium; mechanism of international economic and monetary adjustments. Prerequisites: EC 121 and EC 122 or permission of the instructor To: EC 545, International Trade 3c-0l-3sh Study of the microeconomic segment of international specialization and exchange, including theories of international trade and their application to commercial policies; historical survey and examination of current problems of international trade; and the institutional setting of international trade. Prerequisites: EC 121 and EC 122 or permission of the instructor. Rationale: The undergraduate component, EC 345, has recently been revised and approved through the University Senate. The Senate APPROVED the following new course: EC 546, International Payments 3c-0l-3sh Study of the macroeconomic segment of international specialization and exchange, including analysis of balance of payments, exchange rates, and the mechanism of international economic and monetary adjustments; international macroeconomic policy; historical survey and examination of current international financial problems; and the institutional setting of international payments. Prerequisites: EC 121 and EC 122 or permission of the instructor Rationale: The undergraduate portion of this sequence (EC 346) has been inactive since 1986, although it, too, has recently been revised and approved. The proposed revisions seek to rearrange the topics designed to be taught in the EC 545/546 sequence. The Department of Economics proposes to move from the current theory/application split to the more traditional micro/macro division. Such a division would enable the department to cover both theory and applications at an appropriate depth in each course. LIBRARY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE--CHAIRPERSON JACKSON No report. NON-CREDIT COMMITTEE--CHAIRPERSON GROVE No report. OLD BUSINESS (carryover from December 2, 1997 meeting) There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. The Meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ramesh Soni University Senate