Curriculum Committee
October 6, 2008 Minutes
Present: Brad Barron, Linda Bartlett, John Beckford, Doug Cummins, Betty Kelly, Savita Nair, Elaine Nocks, Shirley Ritter, Dan Sloughter, Helen Lee Turner
Minutes approved: September 15, 2008
Request from Psychology to renumber 502 to 510—additional information requested
CSC 221 Topics in Computer Programming (current 4 credit course) —deleted
Proposals Approved
Catalog Course
BIO : Genomics and Bioinformatics (4 credit course)
Topics include comparative genomics, information retrieval from biological databases, amino acid and DNA sequence analysis, similarity searching, phylogenetic reconstruction, models of evolution, genome remodeling, and molecular visualization. Lecture and laboratory incorporate computer-based exercises and student research projects. Prior computer experience is not required.
ENG 462: The Stage, Social Struggle, and Theory (4 credit course)
This course explores the way the theatre and drama become sites for producing social discourses and institutions. Focusing on one or more key periods in world drama, students will study the interrelations of plays, theoretical formulations, and specific material conditions of performance.
GER 466: Nazi Cinema and Culture (4 credit course)
Focusing on the case of Nazi Germany, this class explores the history and the aesthetics of Fascist cinema. During the years between the Nazis’ rise to power in 1933 and the end of World War II in 1945, cinema was part and parcel of the Fascist State, leading some critics to speculate whether the “Third Reich” was perhaps “movie-made.” This class will analyze these productions (such as Leni Riefenstahl's Triumph of the Will and Veit Harlan’s Jud Suess), their functions, (pre-)histories and their afterlives.
HES 056: Combination: Jazz, Tap & Modern Dance (0 credit course)
There aren't descriptions in the catalog for HES skill courses. Fundamental dance skills and techniques in jazz, tap and modern dance.
HES 230: Analysis of Human Performance (4 credit course)
Laboratory techniques for the assessment of the anatomical, cardiorespiratory, neuromuscular and anthropometric components of human movement with an emphasis on the underlying physics and physiology of human motion.
HES 242: Scientific Principles of Coaching (4 credit course)
Concepts of physical conditioning from the theoretical to practical application of program design. Lectures cover current theories on training; discussions engage students in case studies and Labs provide opportunities for testing and preparing athletes. Lab required.
HES 301: Foundations of Public Health (4 credit course)
An introduction to the academic discipline of public health, including the sub-disciplines of health care systems and disease epidemiology. Emphasis on the theory, planning, implementation and evaluation process for public health interventions.
HES 302: Physical Activity and Public Health (4 credit course)
Regular physical activity has long been regarded as an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Scientific evidence links regular activity to a wide array of physical and mental benefits. The well-documented public health implications associated with leading an active lifestyle will be examined in this course.
HES 341: Physiology of Aging (4 credit course)
Physiological basis of changes that occur during the aging process from the cellular to the whole animal level. Demography, evolutionary and mechanistic theories of aging, physiological changes, and the role of physical activity, nutrition, and disease during the aging process.
HES 342: Clinical Physiology and Rehabilitation (4 credit course)
Pathophysiology, interventions, and comprehensive rehabilitation program design for chronic disease patient populations.
HES 415: Advanced Nutrition Principles (4 credit course)
Integration of principles of nutrition, etiology of prevalent chronic diseases, exercise physiology and physiology of aging with the purpose of preventing and managing prevalent chronic diseases, optimizing human performance and maximizing quality of life throughout the life cycle.
HES 470: Senior Seminar in Health & Exercise Science (4 credit course)
Discussion based meetings will explore significant issues and trends in the fields of public health and exercise science. Students will conduct a current literature research study in conjunction with the topics covered in the seminar and make a presentation which encourages students to integrate and to reflect upon their core curriculum and applications to the profession.
HES 475: Research Seminar in Health & Exercise Science (4 credit course)
Students will conceive, design and execute an original research project and make a presentation which encourages them to integrate knowledge from the HES core curriculum. The seminar will be accompanied by discussions concerning the research process and data analysis.
HST ___: The Early Middle East (4 credit course)
This course is a history of the Middle East from the rise of Islam (600s C.E.) to the emergence and growth of the Ottoman Empire (1400s). Topics of consideration are the life and contributions of Prophet Muhammad, the rise and rapid spread of Islam, the exploits and achievements of the Arab caliphates based in Damascus and Baghdad, the rise of the Turks, the age of the Crusades, and the coming of the Ottomans. In addition, a central theme of the class is the diversity of Islam and the cultural nuance that pervaded the empires and realms ruled by Muslims. From Sunnis to Shiites, from Sufis to Dhimmis, the peoples of the regions considered in this class reflected a rich range of color and cultural distinction. Students will gain a firm appreciation of this diversity through reading a combination of primary and secondary sources about the region.
HST 307: Life on the Margins in Early Modern Europe (4 credit course)
Major topics in this social history of early modern Europe will include women and the family, poverty and social welfare, disease and health care, criminality and punishment. Special attention will be given to experiences on the “margins” of society.
MTH 235: Operations Research (4 credit course)
O.R. is the discipline of applying mathematical modeling and analytical methods to make better decisions. Topics include: modeling, algorithm design, linear (discrete linear) function optimization with linear constraints, convexity, duality, sensitivity analysis, and optimality criteria.
MUS 412: Senior Project (2 credit course)
The capstone requirement of the Bachelor of Music Theory and Bachelor of Music Composition degree programs. Intended as the synthesis and culmination of the student’s undergraduate career, especially as it relates to the area of his/her specialty.
PS 509: Summer Washington Experience (4 credit course)
Summer internship in a government agency or political organization with appropriate academic perspectives.
REL 333: Muhammad and the Qur'an (4 credit course)
Exploration the Life of Muhammad and the origins of the Qur’an from historical critical perspective. Special attention is given to new lines of scholarship which challenge traditional Muslim understandings of the origin of Islam.
REL 366: Women, Gender, Islam (4 credit course)
Investigation into the role of gender in Islamic sacred texts, religious practice and law, and Islamicate history. The relationship between cultural and religious attitudes toward gender in Muslim societies, and links between Orientalist and Islamist (“fundamentalist”) discourses on gender will be explored
May Experience (2 credit courses)
BIO : Molecular Biotechniques
This course covers the brief history of modern molecular biology, the basic concepts of techniques commonly used in molecular biology, and the current ethical issues in the application of biotechniques. Hands-on experience and critical reading of research articles are also emphasized in the course.
CS 221: Topics in Programming
Intensive experience in which students study a new programming language or programming paradigm. Course will feature a significant laboratory component. Students will practice solving problems individually as well as in a team environment. Course may be repeated as topics change from year to year.
PHY 119: The Physics of Music
The course will begin with a review of the fundamentals of simple harmonic motion and waves from Phy 111. The physics of strings and vibrating air columns will be studied in detail. Lab activities will include the study of wave motion and the Fourier analysis of sounds. The course requires the completion of an individual or team project.
PSY 480: Advanced Research Techniques in Psychology
This course provides an introduction to and preparation for independent research in a specific sub-field of psychology . Topics include specialized research methodologies, advanced statistics, oral and written communication of research findings, and ethics. A literature review, research proposal and oral presentation.
REL : Contemporary Southern Baptists
This course focuses on social and theological developments in the post 1960s South and considers how they are changing the Southern Baptist Convention. Includes class visits to Greenville churches and interviews with local Baptist leaders that exemplify the change and tensions. Congregational field studies required.
FYS/W (All are 4 credit courses).
FYW BIO: Beer and Society
An examination of the ways in which beer production and use intersects with human culture. Topics will be addressed from the viewpoints of disciplines in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Course includes lab exercises and field trips.
Proposal: Beer and Society – Additional Possible Readings
In addition to the information already provided in my course proposal, below I have provided examples of additional article and text resources that could be used in my FYW proposal “Beer and Society”.
I. History
1. “Beer in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance”. Unger, Richard W. University of Pennsylvania Press, 2004, 319 p.
2. Ancient beer and modern brewers: Ethnoarchaeological observations of chicha production in two regions of the North Coast of Peru. Hayashida, Frances M., Journal of Anthropological Archaeology v. 27 no. 2 (June 2008) p. 161-74.
3. Drinking: Belief and Behavior in Modern History (1991) by Susanna Barrows, Unversity of California Press, 460 pp.
4. Faces Along the Bar: Lore and Order in the Workingman's Saloon, 1870-1920 (1998) Madelon Powers, University of Chicago Press, 334 pp.
5. Ambitious brew: the story of American beer, Ogle, Maureen, Harcourt, 2006, 422 pp.
6. Ale, beer and brewsters in England: women's work in a changing world, 1300-1600, Bennett, Judith M., Oxford University Press, 1996, 260 pp.
7. Beer and Its Drinkers: An Ancient Near Eastern Love Story, Near Eastern Archaeology v. 67 no. 2 (June 2005) p. 84-95, 2005
8. How the ancient Egyptians brewed beer, 1996. Willams, Nigel. Science 272:432
9. Uncorking the past. Christmas special – the history of drinking. 2001. Economist 2001
10. The American Brewery: From Colonial Evolution to Microbrew Revolution, Bill Yenne. 2003. MBI Press, 156 pp.
11. A history of beer and brewing. 2003. Ian Hornsey. UK Royal Society of Chemistry.
12. The barbarian’s beverage: a history of beer in ancient Europe. Max Nelson. 2005. Routledge Press.
2. Advertising
1. One Beer, One Goal, One Nation, One Soul': South African Breweries, Heritage, Masculinity and Nationalism 1960-1999, Mager, Anne, Past & Present no. 188 (August 2005) p. 163-94, 2005
2. I Am Canadian: National Identity in Beer Commercials, MacGregor, Robert M., Journal of Popular Culture v. 37 no. 2 (November 2003) p. 276-86, 2003
3. Placing alcohol warnings before, during, and after TV beer ads: effects on knowledge and responses to the ads and the warnings, Slater, Michael D.; Rouner, Donna; Karan, David, Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly v. 76 no. 3 (Autumn 1999) p. 468-84, 1999
4. Adolescent responses to TV beer ads and sports content/context: gender and ethnic differences, Slater, Michael D.; Rouner, Donna; Domenech-Rodriguez, Melanie. Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly v. 74 (Spring 1997) p. 108-22, 1997
5. Alcohol Advertising in Magazines: Do Beer, Wine, and Spirits Ads Target Youth? Nelson, Jon P., Contemporary Economic Policy, vol. 24, no. 3, July 2006, pp. 357-69
6. "Some Days Are Better Than Others": Beer Commercials and a Question of Ethics. Wolburg, Joyce M; Hovland, Roxanne; Hopson, Ronald E., Theoretical foundations in marketing ethics. 1999, pp. 175-202
7. Portland Brewing ad taps into college papers, Arndofer, James B. 1997. Advertising Age 8(29):34-39.
8. Effects of showing risk in beer commercials to young drinkers. 2006. L. Zwarum et al., Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media 50(1):52-77.
3. Culture and Sociology
1. "Beer, Glorious Beer": Gender Politics and Australian Popular Culture, Kirkby, Diane, Journal of Popular Culture v. 37 no. 2 (November 2003) p. 244-56, 2003
2. Swallowing their pride: indigenous and industrial beer in Peru and Bolivia. Orlove, B; Schmidt, E., Theory and Society; 24 (2) Apr 95, p.271-98
3. Man walks into a pub: A sociable history of beer. 2004. Pete Brown, Macmillan, 300 pp.
4. University students’ knowledge of alcoholic drinks and their perception of alcohol related harm. 2005. P Hasking et al., Journal of Drug Education 32(5):95-109.
5. Beer and Philosophy: the unexamined beer isn’t worth drinking. 2007. Steven D. Hales, Wiley Press, 248 pp.
6. Xhosa beer drinking rituals: power, practice, and performance in the Suth African periphery. PA McAlister, NC Academic Press.
7. Travels with Barley: A journey through beer culture in America. Ken Wells. 2004. University of Pennsylvania Press.
4. Economic and Political Issues
1. Violence-Related Injury and the Price of Beer in England and Wales. Matthews, Kent; Shepherd, Jonathan; Sivarajasingham, Vaseekaran. Applied Economics, vol. 38, no. 6, April 2006, pp. 661-70
2. Markets: Beer in Germany and the United States. Adams, William James. Journal of Economic Perspectives, vol. 20, no. 1, Winter 2006, pp. 189-205
3. Globalization and Taste Convergence: The Case of Wine and Beer
Aizenman, Joshua; Brooks, Eileen L., National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc, NBER Working Papers: 11228, 2005
4. Environmental Analysis of Beer Production. Hospido, Almudena; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Feijoo, Gumersindo. International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, vol. 4, no. 2, 2005, pp. 152-62
5. The US brewing industry: Data and economic analysis. 2005. Victoria Tremblay and Carol Horton, MIT press, 397 pp.
6. Citizen Coors: a grand family of business, politics, and beer. Dan Baum. 2000. William Morrow and Company, 367 pp.
7. Beer Wars: A Theoretical Examination of the Epistemic Community in the Canada-US Trade Disputes on Beer. Bricker, Calvin Lee, Dissertation Abstracts International, A: The Humanities and Social Sciences, vol. 64, no. 7, pp. 2638-A, Jan 2004.
4. Biology and Chemistry
1. Adverse reproductive effects of beer drinking. Rayburn, WF., Reproductive Toxicology [Reprod. Toxicol.]. Vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 126-130. Jul 2007
2. Effect of beer drinking on risk of myocardial infarction: population based case-control study. Bobak, M; Skodova, Z; Marmot, M., British Medical Journal; 320 (7246) 20 May 2000, p.1378-9
3. Fundamentals of beer and hop chemistry. De Keukeleirc, D. (2000) Quimica Nova, 23 (1), pp. 108-112.
4. Bread, beer and wine. Saccharmyces cerevisae diversity reflects human history. 2007. Legras, Lean-Luc et al., Molecular Ecology 16(10):2091-2101.
5. Don’t be fobbed off: the substance of beer foam – a review. 2002. Evans, DE and Sheehan, MC. Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists 60(2):47-57.
6. Beer: Health and nutrition. 2004. Charles Bamforth, Oxford Press.
7. Beer: Quality, safety and nutritional aspects. 2001. ED Baxter and Paul Hughes, UK Royal Society of Chemistry.
Policy 190.1—Discussed. Ritter will confer with Policies and Procedures chair about deleting references to May Experience courses.