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****************************************************************************** RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approve and move forward to the Executive Director.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL

REVISED AGENDA ITEM: 3.B (2)

DATE: February 26, 2015

****************************************************************************** SUBJECT: Course Modifications – NSU

Northern State University has submitted the following course requests. These have been reviewed by the system Vice President for Academic Affairs. Upon approval, the proposals will move forward to the Executive Director for consideration and be reported on the Interim Actions report for the April Board meeting. New Course Requests

1) BIOL 180 Soils and the Environment 2) CHEM 460L Biochemistry Lab 3) EAP 034 Advanced Grammar 4) EAP 047 Academic Reading and Writing 5) EAP 048 Academic Listening and Speaking

Revised Course Request: Unique Course

1) BIOL 407 Plants and Civilization

SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS New Course Request

NSU Biology 2/10/15 Institution Division/Department Institutional Approval Signature Date Section 1. Course Title and Description If the course contains a lecture and laboratory component, identify both the lecture and laboratory numbers (xxx and xxxL) and credit hours associated with each. Provide the complete description as it will appear in the system common or unique database, including pre-requisites, co-requisites, and registration restrictions. Prefix & No. Course Title Credits Biology 180 Soils and the Environment 3 Course Description: This course will examine current and historical issues related to erosion and soil conservation. It will also cover general soil properties and processes and human effects on soil and the environment. Not intended to fulfill a major requirement for students seeking Agriculture majors (e.g., Agricultural Science, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agronomy, Animal Science, Horticulture, Range Science, Ecology and Environmental Management, or other ag-related majors). 3 credits.

Section 2. Review of Course

Will this be a common or unique course? (select the appropriate option below)

X This course will be a unique course. (Go to Section 3.)

This course will be a common course. (Complete below, then go to Section 3.)

Indicate universities that are proposing this common course: BHSU DSU NSU SDSMT SDSU USD

From: Malo, Douglas Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 3:54 PM To: Ramsay, Jodie Cc: Marshall, Donald; Nichols, Laurie; Helling, Mary Kay; Wright, David Subject: RE: Soils class at NSU Importance: High Dear Dr. Ramsay, The only change that I would ask to be made is that in the next to last sentence I would like the listing to read as “Not intended to fulfill a major requirement for students seeking Agriculture majors (e.g., Agricultural Science, Agricultural

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Systems Technology, Agronomy, Animal Science, Horticulture, Range Science, Ecology and Environmental Management, or other Ag/Bio Science related majors). 3 credits.” The reason for this change in wording is to clearly separate this class so that any student desiring to earn a degree in any of the agriculture and related biological science fields understand the difference between this soils class and PS 213/213L at SDSU. Have a good day. Doug Malo Distinguished Professor of Pedology Assistant Department Head Plant Science Department Box 2140C, SNP 247C 1110 Rotunda Lane North South Dakota State University Brookings, SD 57007-2141 VOICE 605.688.4586 FAX 605.688.4452 Email [email protected]

From: Ramsay, Jodie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 3:36 PM To: Malo, Douglas Cc: Ramsay, Jodie Subject: RE: Soils class at NSU Importance: High Hello Dr. Malo. I sent this right at the end of the semester, so it may not have been feasible for you to share this with your faculty. Please let me know if you have questions or comments. Thank you, Jodie From: Ramsay, Jodie Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 10:46 AM To: Malo, Douglas Cc: Ramsay, Jodie Subject: RE: Soils class at NSU Hello Dr. Malo. I have made some revisions to the course proposal per our discussion in November. Please review and let me know if you have any additional comments or questions. Thank you, Jodie

Prefix & No. Course Title Credits Biology 180 Soils and the Environment 3

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Course Description: This course will examine current and historical issues related to erosion and soil conservation. It will also cover general soil properties and processes and human effects on soil and the environment. Not intended to fulfill a major requirement for students majoring in Agronomy or Plant Science. 3 credits. Section 3. Other Course Information 1. Are there instructional staffing impacts?

No. Replacement of which is (prefix, number, name of course, credits) being deleted. Effective date of deletion:

X No, schedule management. Explain: Course rotation

Yes. Specify:

2. Existing program in which course will be offered: Biology, Environmental Science

3. Proposed instructional method: R - Lecture

(may be found at http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/aac/guidelines.htm )

Provide a brief justification: Course material will be presented in lecture format.

4. Proposed primary delivery: 001 Face-to-face (may be found at http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/aac/guidelines.htm )

5. Term in which change will be effective: Fall 2015

6. Can this course be repeated for additional credit? Yes, total credit limit: X No.

7. Will the grade for this course be limited to S/U (pass/fail)? Yes X No

8. Will section enrollments be capped?

30 Yes, maximum per section No

9. Will this course be equated (i.e. considered the same course for degree completion) with any other unique or common course in the course database? Yes X No

If yes, indicate the course(s) to which it will be equated.

10. Is this prefix already approved for your university? X Yes No

If no, provide a brief justification:

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http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/aac/guidelines.htm


Section 4. To be completed by Academic Affairs

1. University department code: NBIOL

2. Proposed CIP code: 011201

Is this a new CIP code for this university? X Yes No

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2. Existing program in which course will be offered: Chemistry

3. Proposed instructional method: L (Laboratory)


Provide a brief justification:

4. Proposed primary delivery: 001 Face to Face


5. Term in which change will be effective: Fall 2015


7. Will the grade for this course be limited to S/U (pass/fail)? Yes X No


X Yes, maximum per section 24 No



10. Is this prefix already approved for your university? X Yes No

If no, provide a brief justification:


1. University department code: NCHPH


Is this a new CIP code for this university? Yes X No

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Northern State University

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2/10/15 Institution Division/Department Institutional Approval Signature Date Section 1. Course Title and Description If the course contains a lecture and laboratory component, identify both the lecture and laboratory numbers (xxx and xxxL) and credit hours associated with each. Provide the complete description as it will appear in the system common or unique database, including pre-requisites, co-requisites, and registration restrictions. Prefix & No. Course Title Credits EAP 034 Advanced Grammar 2 Course Description: EAP 034. Advanced Grammar. This is an advanced English course focusing on the developing skills needed for using and understanding grammar in post-secondary education. Advanced Grammar is a required component of the Academic English Program Advanced Level. Pre-requisite: ESL Director placement. Section 2. Review of Course Will this be a common or unique course? (select the appropriate option below)




Section 3. Other Course Information 1. Are there instructional staffing impacts? No


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X No, schedule management. Explain: Schedule Rotation

Yes. Specify:

2. Existing program in which course will be offered: N/A

3. Proposed instructional method: A


Provide a brief justification: This class will be limited to 20 students.

4. Proposed primary delivery: 001


5. Term in which change will be effective: Summer 2015


7. Will the grade for this course be limited to S/U (pass/fail)? X Yes No





10. Is this prefix already approved for your university? Yes X No

If no, provide a brief justification: This is a new course.


1. University department code: NUC



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2/10/15 Institution Division/Department Institutional Approval Signature Date Section 1. Course Title and Description If the course contains a lecture and laboratory component, identify both the lecture and laboratory numbers (xxx and xxxL) and credit hours associated with each. Provide the complete description as it will appear in the system common or unique database, including pre-requisites, co-requisites, and registration restrictions. Prefix & No. Course Title Credits EAP 047 Academic Reading and Writing 1-4 Course Description: EAP 047. Academic Reading and Writing. This is an academic English course focusing on the higher-level skills needed for academic reading and writing in post-secondary education. Academic Reading and Writing is not a required component of the Academic English Program. Pre-requisite: ESL Director placement. Section 2. Review of Course Will this be a common or unique course? (select the appropriate option below)






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Yes. Specify:




















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2/10/15 Institution Division/Department Institutional Approval Signature Date Section 1. Course Title and Description If the course contains a lecture and laboratory component, identify both the lecture and laboratory numbers (xxx and xxxL) and credit hours associated with each. Provide the complete description as it will appear in the system common or unique database, including pre-requisites, co-requisites, and registration restrictions. Prefix & No. Course Title Credits EAP 048 Academic Listening and Speaking 1-4 Course Description: EAP 048. Academic Listening and Speaking. This is an academic English course focusing on the higher-level skills needed for academic listening and speaking in post-secondary education. Academic Listening and Speaking is not a required component of the Academic English Program. Pre-requisite: ESL Director placement. Section 2. Review of Course Will this be a common or unique course? (select the appropriate option below)






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Yes. Specify:




















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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS Revised Course Request: Unique Course

This form is to be used to request a substantive change in a unique course. NSU Biology 2/10/15 Institution Division/Department Institutional Approval Signature Date Jodie Ramsay Celestino Mendez Form Initiator Dean’s Approval Signature Date Section 1. Current Course Title and Description If changing from a course that previously had only a lecture or laboratory component to a composite course, identify both the course and laboratory numbers (xxx and xxxL) and credit hours associated with each. Prefix & No. Course Title Credits BIOL 407 Plants and Civilization 3 Course Description as it currently appears in the system course database: Plants occupy a central role in the establishment and maintenance of human civilizations. This course examines the historical and current uses of plants in human societies. Included are subjects such as the origins of agriculture, plants used for spices and flavorings, plants in religion, plants used as hallucinogenic drugs, medicinal plants, plants used in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, plants used in the construction of shelters, the influence of plants on the quality of the environment, and special case studies of plants that changed the course of human history. Section 2. Modification(s) Requested 1. This modification will include (check all that apply):

A change in course description/subject matter content (including pre- and/or co-requisites and/or registration restrictions)

Revised Course Description:

A change in instructional method Current Revised

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May be found at: http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/aac/guidelines.htm

X Move from a unique course to this common course Prefix & No. Course Title Credits

Term change will be effective: Fall 2015 academic year/term

Indicate (X) the universities that offer the common course. BHSU DSU NSU SDSMT SDSU X USD

Additional minor changes also proposed at this time (enumerate below):

For a list of minor course modifications, see http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/aac/guidelines.htm

Have not received a response back. From: Ramsay, Jodie Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 3:30 PM To: Helenurm, Kaius Cc: Ramsay, Jodie Subject: NSU request Importance: High Hello Kaius. I am interested in offering Plants and Civilization (Biology 407) lecture without the lab. Would you have any objection to this? Thank you, Jodie Jodie Ramsay, Ph.D. Professor of Biology & Department Chair Northern State University Aberdeen, SD 57401 2. Provide a justification for all of the changes noted. Allow students additional coursework in specific area.

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Section 3. To be Completed by Academic Affairs

Current New Change in University Dept Code to NBIOL Change in CIP Code to

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