University Curriculum Committee - Agenda April 15, 2025
The UCC will meet on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 1:00p.m. in the Reitz Union Senate Chambers.
April 2025 Review Document
Welcome
Approval of March Minutes
Updates
- Update on Course Description Taskforce - Toby Shorey.
- Syllabus Policy Updates from APC - Dr. van Oostrom.
- Faculty Senate Co-chair Vote to be held at the May 13th, 2025 meeting.
- May 13th, 2025 UCC Meeting will be held on Zoom.
Faculty Senate Updates - Dr. Baweja
Updates from Academic Assessment Committee - Dr. Lissette Tolentino
https://secure.aa.ufl.edu/Approval/reports/20515 - Prior CA; Approved on 4/8
https://secure.aa.ufl.edu/Approval/reports/20051 - Prior CA; Approved on 4/8
https://secure.aa.ufl.edu/Approval/reports/21119 - Prior CA; Approved on 4/8
https://secure.aa.ufl.edu/Approval/reports/21392 - Approved
https://secure.aa.ufl.edu/Approval/reports/21358 - Recycled
https://secure.aa.ufl.edu/Approval/reports/21359 - Recycled
https://secure.aa.ufl.edu/Approval/reports/21365 - Conditionally Approved
https://secure.aa.ufl.edu/Approval/reports/21366 - Conditionally Approved
https://secure.aa.ufl.edu/Approval/reports/21108 - Approved
Updates from the Graduate School:
CERTIFICATE:
The College of Design, Construction and Planning modified the curriculum for the graduate certificate in Urban Analytics (#21000).
CONCENTRATION:
The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering closed the Geographic Information Systems concentration for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a major in Civil Engineering (#21055).
MAJORS:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks to create a new major in Archeology for the Master of Science (M.S.) (#20714).
The College of Design, Construction and Planning seeks to close the major in Sustainable Construction for the Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M) (#20680).
The College of Design, Construction and Planning seeks to modify the curriculum for the major in Integrated Sustainable Development for the Master of Integrated Sustainable Development (M.I.S.D.) degree (#21106).
DEGREES:
The Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education seeks to create new Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) graduate degrees with majors in History of Ideas (#21259).
The Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education seeks to create new Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) graduate degrees with majors in War, Statecraft and Strategy (#21261).
COMBINATION DEGREES
The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering seeks to reaffirm the combination degree program between the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Aerospace Engineering and the Master of Science (M.S.) with a major in Aerospace Engineering (#20768).
The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering seeks to create a combination degree program between the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Aerospace Engineering and the Master of Science (M.S.) with a major in Mechanical Engineering (#20770).
The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering seeks to create a combination degree program between the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Mechanical Engineering and the Master of Science (M.S.) with a major in Aerospace Engineering (#20769).
The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering seeks to reaffirm the combination degree program between the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Mechanical Engineering and the Master of Science (M.S.) with a major in Mechanical Engineering (#20767).
Delivery Mode
The College of Public Health and Health Professions seeks to close the online portion of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree (#20901).
Programs:
Engineering
1. BS -- Chemical Engineering (Reduction of Credit Hours)
6. BS - Industrial and Systems Engineering
7. BS in Materials Science & Engineering Curriculum Change
Arts
Liberal Arts and Sciences
9. BIO_BS03 Integrative Biology
10. GLY_BA Geology
11. GLY_BA01 Environmental Geosciences
12. GPY_BA01 Environmental Geosciences
13. GPY_BS01 Medical Geography in Global Health
17. MCY_BS Microbiology and Cell Science (CLAS)
19. PSY_BS01 Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience (Psychology)
20. SST_BA Sustainability Studies
22. ZLY_BS Zoology
Nursing
Design, Construction and Planning
24. Undergraduate BSSBE Interdisciplinary Specialization to Add DCP 11241 as Required Core Course
Certificates:
New Undergraduate Certificates:
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None
Changes to Existing Certificates
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None
Proposed New Undergraduate Courses:
Agricultural and Life Sciences
25. AEB 2XXX: World Agricultural Policy (Q2 Perm.)
26. FRN 4XXXL
27. MCB 2XXX: Microbes without Borders (Quest 2 Permanent)
28. MCB 4XXX – Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Experience Capstone
Arts
29. DAN 1XXX - Future of the Dancing Body
30. DAN 1XXX - Is There Culture in Dance and Music? (Q1 Perm)
31. THE 1XXX - Acting for Change (Quest 1 Perm)
Education
32. EEC 3XXX - Evidence-Based Practices for Effective Literacy Instruction
Liberal Arts and Sciences
33. ANT 4XXX Migration and Borders
34. GEO2XXX: The Future of Energy (Quest 2 Permanent)
35. ABT 3XXX — Arab World Through Film
36. AFA 3XXX Slavery & Black Girlhood
37. BSC2XXX Gulf Coast Flora - A Changing Landscape
38. ENC 3XXX Writing the Natural World
39. ENC 3XXX Professional Writing in AI
40. ENC 3XXX Professional Communication in Construction Management
41. ENC 3XXX Writing in Graphic Design
42. IDS 2XXX: The Story of French through Internet, AI, and Machine Translation
43. SYG2XXX: Global Social Problems
Proposed Changes to Undergraduate Courses
Design, Construction and Planning
45. DCP 1241 Introduction to Spatial Thinking
Education
47. RED4844--Practicum in Reading
48. SSE4312--Social Studies for diverse learners
Engineering
49. CEN 4907C - Computer Engineering Design 1 (Modification)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
50. CLT3370: Classical Mythology
51. MAC1140 - Precalculus Algebra
52. SPC2730 - Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Public Health and Health Professions
53. ASL 1120 American Sign Language 2 Course Modification
54. ASL1130 American Sign Language 3 Course Modification
55. SPA3003 Phonetics Course Modification
56. SPA3475 Deaf Culture in America Course Modification
57. SPA4050 Clinical Observations in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Course Modification
Proposed New Joint Courses
58. MHS4XXX - Mindful Living: Spirituality for Everyday Life
