This sheet is an overview of the content and format of proposals for a new undergraduate course, or for elimination or modification of an existing course. Changes of this type are MINOR CHANGES that do not require approval by the Undergraduate Council. Some of this information must also be summarized on the CURRICULUM/COURSE MODIFICATION REQUEST cover sheet ("blue sheet") that will accompany it through the approval process. Depending on the nature of the request, it may not be necessary to provide all of the information below. Please use your own responses to checkbox items on the "blue sheet" as a guide for deciding which items below are relevant to your proposal. Please use the outline headings shown below in preparing your document, omitting any that do not apply.

A. THE MODIFICATION

1. For all proposals: Describe briefly the nature of the proposed change.

2.1 New catalog description for new or altered courses [include course proposed number (e.g., MUSP 2xx), course title, credit hours, contact hours, terms offered, description, prerequisites, special fees]

2.2 Old catalog description, if an existing course is being changed.

3. For any new course or substantial changes in course content: Provide a syllabus, including all of the following:

3.1 Course aim

3.2 Student learning outcomes

3.3 Course content

3.4 Instructional strategies

3.5 Student learning activities

3.6 Procedures for evaluating student performance

3.7 Plan for assessing student learning outcomes in this course

3.8 List a sample of library resources needed to support this course.

4. For changes to the course description and/or content of existing courses, check one:

[ ] Course content is not being changed substantially. (i.e. The content will remain similar enough that the original and revised versions of the course are to be considered the same for purposes of the retake policy, for transfer equivalencies, and for degree requirements.)

[ ] Course content is being changed substantially. If checked, answer the following:

[ ] yes [ ] no -- Students may receive credit toward graduation for both the former version of the course and the revised version of the course.

[ ] yes [ ] no --Transfer credit equivalencies should be re-evaluated.

 5. Has the course content been offered on a trial basis under a different course number, for example under a topics course? If yes, which course and under what title?

[ ] yes _____________________________________________________

[ ] no

 6. Is the title of the course variable?

[ ] yes

[ ] no

 7. Is the course cross listed (credit cannot be earned for more than one of two or more courses) with any other course? If yes, list the course(s) and attach course description of affected courses.

[ ] yes ______________________________________________________

[ ] no

8. Is the course repeatable for earned credit? [ ] yes [ ] no If yes, under what circumstances and up to how many hours? (for example, is it only repeatable if the topics differ?)

B. RATIONALE [Required for all proposals]

1. Reason/Need for the change.

2. Student implications (describe the basis for each estimate):

2.1 Prospective demand (level of student interest).

2.2 Effect on required hours in major/minor.

2.3 Number of students affected and in what way.

2.4 Do you plan to request new special fees or changes in special fees? (A separate request for special fees is required. Contact College Office for form and attach copy.)

2.5 Effect on elective hours of majors/minors.

C. IMPLICATIONS FOR EXISTING PROGRAMS

1. For all proposals:

a. How will the proposed change affect the demand for other courses in your department and for courses in other programs?

b. When the content of a proposed course substantially overlaps another discipline, the department proposing the new course should submit letters of endorsement from the chair of the department(s) with an interest in the proposed courses.

c. Is this course offered at Firelands College? [ ] yes [ ] no If so, please provide evidence of notification of the appropriate Firelands department.

2. For a new course: Is this course intended to satisfy one of the University General Education core requirements? [ ] yes [ ] no If so, in which area? [Courses intended to satisfy University General Education requirements should be submitted to the General Education Committee following final Provost/VPAA approval of this request.]

3. For a new course: If this course is intended to satisfy a Group Requirement in the College of Arts & Sciences, then please contact A&S College Office.

D. STAFFING IMPLICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS

1. For a new course, or if an existing course is to be modified: Are there enough faculty and staff with expertise available now? [ ] yes [ ] no (You may consider other related modifications in addressing this question.)

2. For all proposals: How will this change affect the allocation of faculty and staff in the department/school/college?

3. For all proposals: How will this change affect faculty work load?

E. AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES

1. Indicate any unique space requirements for new or modified courses, and any space likely to be released by the elimination or modification of existing courses.

2. Indicate any unique library, computer, or instructional media resources that will be needed for new or modified courses. Are they already available?

3. Indicate any new one-time or continuing costs for materials, equipment, services, or personnel directly associated with a new or modified course. How will these costs be covered? Indicate any cost savings to be generated if an existing course is to be eliminated.

F. OTHER INFORMATION

1. Provide other information that may be helpful in the review process, as appropriate. Please be sure that all appropriate information has been entered on a "blue sheet" to accompany this proposal, and that it has been routed for necessary signatures. Instructions for submitting curriculum proposals may be found on the reverse of the "blue sheet."

Revised 5/12/00