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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS

Institutional Curriculum Requests

Institution: Northern State University Date: 10/16/2018

Institutional representatives should provide direct links to PDF documents for each of the curriculum requests represented below. All requests should be posted on the campus Curriculum and Instruction website one week prior to the Academic Affairs Council meeting where the curriculum request is being considered.

New Unique Course Prefix & Number Course Title Approval CJUS/POLS 207 Introduction to Homeland Security PT CJUS/POLS 403 Counterterrorism and Cybersecurity Policy PT EDFN 445 Methods of Teaching English and Academic Content to

English Learners PT

EDFN 446 Curriculum and Instruction for New Language Acquisition PT Authority to Offer

POLS 454 International Law and Organization PT POLS 455 International Human Rights PT

Revised Course Requests MATH 341 Math Concepts for Teachers I PT MATH 413 Abstract Algebra PT PE 451 Test and Measurement PT

Courses referenced above for approval have been reviewed by the Academic Affairs Council and the System Vice President for Academic Affairs and may be advanced forward for entry in Colleague. For those courses listed above that did not receive approval, additional clarification or justification will be necessary and should be re-routed through the curriculum review process on a separate “Institutional Curriculum Requests” form once all issues have been resolved.

10/16/2018 Signature: System Vice President for Academic Affairs Date

Curriculum Forms, New Course Request (Last Revised 01/2017)

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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS

New Course Request

Use this form to request a new common or unique course. Consult the system database through Colleague or the Course

Inventory Report for information about existing courses before submitting this form.

NSU Sociology

Institution Division/Department

3/23/2018

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 you

wish it to appear in the system database in Colleague and the Course Inventory Report including pre-

requisites, co-requisites, and registration restrictions.

Prefix and No. Course Title Credits

CJUS/POLS 207 Introduction to Homeland Security 3 NOTE: The Enrollment Services Center assigns the short, abbreviated course title that appears on transcripts. The short title

is limited to 30 characters (including spaces); meaningful but concise titles are encouraged due to space limitations in

Colleague.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the modern homeland security environment with a focus upon

policies and systems designed to prevent, respond to, and mitigate terrorist incidents. The role of

public administrative agencies is highlighted through critical investigation and assessment of how

governments and homeland security agencies respond to terrorism and other domestic threats. NOTE: Course descriptions are short, concise summaries that typically do not exceed 75 words. DO: Address the content

of the course and write descriptions using active verbs (e.g., explore, learn, develop, etc.). DO NOT: Repeat the title of the

course, layout the syllabus, use pronouns such as “we” and “you,” or rely on specialized jargon, vague phrases, or

clichés.

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites (add lines as needed)

Prefix and No. Course Title Pre-Req/Co-Req?

Registration Restrictions

http://apps.sdbor.edu/ris-reporting/CourseInventoryOptions.cfm




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Section 2. Review of Course

2.1. Was the course first offered as an experimental course (place an “X” in the appropriate box)?

☒ Yes (if yes, provide the course information below) ☒ No

2.2. Will this be a unique or common course (place an “X” in the appropriate box)? If the request is for a unique course, verify that you have reviewed the common course catalog via

Colleague and the system Course Inventory Report to determine if a comparable common course

already exists. List the two closest course matches in the common course catalog and provide a

brief narrative explaining why the proposed course differs from those listed. If a search of the

common course catalog determines an existing common course exists, complete the Authority to

Offer an Existing Course Form.

Prefix and

No.

Course Title Credits

POLS/CJUS

442

National Security Policy 3

POLS 342 Revolution and Revolt 3

Provide explanation of differences between proposed course and existing system catalog courses

below:

POLS/CJUS 442, National Security Policy, examines general security policy in the US. With a

discussion of international security, foreign policy, and homeland security, it is much broader

than the proposed Introduction to Homeland Security course. POLS/CJUS 207 will focus

exclusively on homeland security by tracing the evolution of diverse threats and governmental

responses since the founding of our republic. The organization and bureaucratic merit of the

Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) integration of federal, state, local, and tribal

governmental entities into its all-hazards emergency management structure is the primary focus.

POLS 342, Revolution and Revolt, explores the theory and history of revolutions and revolts

from 1776 to the 21st century. POLS/CJUS 207 will address domestic terrorism as one of the

main concerns in the Homeland Security structure. Terrorism is tactical use of violence for

political purposes so there is potential for some limited topical overlap. POLS 342, however, is

focused on the theory for such violence and does not address the DHS all-hazards emergency

management architecture which encompasses both natural and manmade disasters.

☐ Common Course Indicate universities that are proposing this common course:

☐ BHSU ☐ DSU ☐ NSU ☐ SDSMT ☐ SDSU ☐ USD

Section 3. Other Course Information

3.1. Are there instructional staffing impacts?

☒ Unique Course



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☐ No. Replacement of

(course prefix, course number, name of course, credits)

*Attach course deletion form

Effective date of deletion: Click here to enter a date.

☒ No. Schedule Management, explain below: Course rotation

☐ Yes. Specify below:

3.2. Existing program(s) in which course will be offered: Sociology – Criminal Justice emphasis

3.3. Proposed instructional method by university: R (Lecture)

3.4. Proposed delivery method by university: 001 (Face-to-Face)

3.5. Term change will be effective: Fall 2018

3.6. Can students repeat the course for additional credit?

☐ Yes, total credit limit: ☒ No

3.7. Will grade for this course be limited to S/U (pass/fail)?

☐ Yes ☒ No

3.8. Will section enrollment be capped?

☒ Yes, max per section: 30 ☐ No

3.9. Will this course equate (i.e., be considered the same course for degree completion) with any

other unique or common courses in the common course system database in Colleague and

the Course Inventory Report?

☐ Yes ☒ No

If yes, indicate the course(s) to which the course will equate (add lines as needed):

Prefix and No. Course Title

3.10. Is this prefix approved for your university?

☒ Yes ☐ No

If no, provide a brief justification below:



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Section 4. Department and Course Codes (Completed by University Academic

Affairs)

4.1. University Department Code: NPSOC

4.2. Proposed CIP Code: 430104

Is this a new CIP code for the university? ☐ Yes ☒ No

http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/default.aspx?y=55


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New Course Request



NSU Sociology

Institution Division/Department 3/23/2018



numbers (xxx and xxxL) and credit hours associated with each. Provide the complete description as you

wish it to appear in the system database in Colleague and the Course Inventory Report including pre-

requisites, co-requisites, and registration restrictions.

Prefix and No. Course Title Credits

CJUS/POLS

403

Counterterrorism and Cybersecurity Policy 3

NOTE: The Enrollment Services Center assigns the short, abbreviated course title that appears on transcripts. The short title

is limited to 30 characters (including spaces); meaningful but concise titles are encouraged due to space limitations in

Colleague.

Course Description

This course presents students with a broad perspective of the modern terrorism and cyber threats.

An exploration of the scope and nature of the cybersecurity threat, common vulnerabilities, and

consequences of security failures provides the contextual information necessary to understand

relevant law and policy. An examination of terrorist motivations, justifications, and methods

enables objective assessment of counterterrorism law and policy. NOTE: Course descriptions are short, concise summaries that typically do not exceed 75 words. DO: Address the content

of the course and write descriptions using active verbs (e.g., explore, learn, develop, etc.). DO NOT: Repeat the title of the

course, layout the syllabus, use pronouns such as “we” and “you,” or rely on specialized jargon, vague phrases, or

clichés.


Prefix and No. Course Title Pre-Req/Co-Req?






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2.1. Was the course first offered as an experimental course (place an “X” in the appropriate box)?

☒ Yes (if yes, provide the course information below) ☒ No

2.2. Will this be a unique or common course (place an “X” in the appropriate box)? If the request is for a unique course, verify that you have reviewed the common course catalog via

Colleague and the system Course Inventory Report to determine if a comparable common course

already exists. List the two closest course matches in the common course catalog and provide a

brief narrative explaining why the proposed course differs from those listed. If a search of the

common course catalog determines an existing common course exists, complete the Authority to

Offer an Existing Course Form.

Prefix and

No.

Course Title Credits

POLS/CJUS

442

National Security Policy 3

POLS 342 Revolution and Revolt 3

POLS 253 Current World Problems 3


below:

POLS/CJUS 442, National Security Policy, examines general security policy in the US. With a

discussion of international security, foreign policy, and homeland security, it is much broader

than the proposed Counterterrorism and Cybersecurity course. POLS/CJUS 403 will be focused

exclusively on terrorism and cybersecurity as the two greatest threats to our nation which enables

a deeper academic exploration of these topics and the national/international response.

POLS 342, Revolution and Revolt, explores the theory and history of revolutions and revolts

from 1776 to the 21st century. Terrorism is tactical use of violence for political purposes so

there is potential for some overlap in that regard. POLS 342, however, is focused on the history

and theory for such violence and does not address the ongoing law enforcement and national

defense threat posed by terrorism and cybersecurity issues. In contrast, POLS/CJUS 403 will

explore the unique aspects of the terrorism and cybersecurity threats and the government’s

practical and policy approach to minimize such threats particularly in the law enforcement,

intelligence gathering, and defense context.

POLS 253, Current World Problems, examines several (unnamed) current world problems with

a focus on creating world order. The news demonstrates that terrorism and cybersecurity are

arguably the greatest threats to the UN Charter-based world order so they are probably among

the multiple subjects discussed. As previously stated, POLS/CJUS 403 will involve an

exploration of not just the essence of the threats, but the merits of the government’s approach to

minimize such threats.

☒ Unique Course



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☒ No. Schedule Management, explain below: Course rotation


3.2. Existing program(s) in which course will be offered: Sociology – Criminal Justice emphasis

3.3. Proposed instructional method by university: R (Lecture)

3.4. Proposed delivery method by university: 001 (Face-to-Face)





☐ Yes ☒ No



3.9. Will this course equate (i.e., be considered the same course for degree completion) with any

other unique or common courses in the common course system database in Colleague and

the Course Inventory Report?

☐ Yes ☒ No


Prefix and No. Course Title



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☐ Yes ☒ No



Affairs)

4.1. University Department Code: NPSOC


Is this a new CIP code for the university? ☐ Yes ☒ No



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New Course Request



NSU School of Education/Teacher Education




numbers (xxx and xxxL) and credit hours associated with each. Provide the complete description as

you wish it to appear in the system database in Colleague and the Course Inventory Report including

pre-requisites, co-requisites, and registration restrictions.

Prefix & No. Course Title Credits

EDFN 445 Methods of Teaching English and Academic Content to English

Learners

3

NOTE: The Enrollment Services Center assigns the short, abbreviated course title that appears on transcripts. The short

title is limited to 30 characters (including spaces); meaningful but concise titles are encouraged due to space limitations

in Colleague.

Course Description

This course introduces practical and valid methods for teaching English Learners. Students will

examine strategies and techniques for simultaneously teaching language skills and appropriate

content. New ways of planning will be considered with respect to learners’ language and cultural

differences resulting in authentic and meaningful assessment. The course will also address criteria

for successful program assessment. NOTE: Course descriptions are short, concise summaries that typically do not exceed 75 words. DO: Address the

content of the course and write descriptions using active verbs (e.g., explore, learn, develop, etc.). DO NOT: Repeat

the title of the course, layout the syllabus, use pronouns such as “we” and “you,” or rely on specialized jargon, vague

phrases, or clichés.


Prefix & No. Course Title Pre-Req/Co-Req?






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2.1. Was the course first offered as an experimental course (place an “X” in the appropriate

box)?

☐ Yes (if yes, provide the course information below) ☒ No

2.2. Will this be a unique or common course (place an “X” in the appropriate box)? If the request is for a unique course, verify that you have reviewed the common course catalog

via Colleague and the system Course Inventory Report to determine if a comparable common

course already exists. List the two closest course matches in the common course catalog and

provide a brief narrative explaining why the proposed course differs from those listed. If a

search of the common course catalog determines an existing common course exists, complete

the Authority to Offer an Existing Course Form.


EDFN 463 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language 3


below:

The proposed NSU course differs in that it addresses teaching English Learners language skills

as well as content as opposed to simply teaching English as a second language. Participants in

this course will gain proficiencies for teaching content to English Learners in the classroom as

well as skills for teaching in an ESL classroom. Participants in this course would also gain

insight into standardized assessment measures for students as well as program assessment

criteria.

The main difference between this course and those at SDSU and USD will be that NSU will

be require all students in our teacher education program to take the course as a part of their

program of study. It is designed to cover content applicable for the general classroom

teacher, as well as a teacher working only with ENL students. The USD and SDSU courses

are designed for those only working in an ENL classroom.









☒ Unique Course



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☒ No. Schedule Management, explain below:

Course rotation


3.2. Existing program(s) in which course will be offered: Education

3.3. Proposed instructional method by university: D - Discussion

3.4. Proposed delivery method by university: 001 – Face-to-Face





☐ Yes ☒ No



3.9. Will this course equate (i.e., be considered the same course for degree completion) with

any other unique or common courses in the common course system database in Colleague

and the Course Inventory Report?

☐ Yes ☒ No


Prefix & No. Course Title


☒ Yes ☐ No



Affairs)

4.1. University Department Code: NELSC


Is this a new CIP code for the university? ☒ Yes ☐ No




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New Course Request



NSU School of Education/Teacher Education




numbers (xxx and xxxL) and credit hours associated with each. Provide the complete description as

you wish it to appear in the system database in Colleague and the Course Inventory Report including

pre-requisites, co-requisites, and registration restrictions.


EDFN 446 Curriculum and Instruction for New Language Acquisition 3 NOTE: The Enrollment Services Center assigns the short, abbreviated course title that appears on transcripts. The short

title is limited to 30 characters (including spaces); meaningful but concise titles are encouraged due to space limitations

in Colleague.

Course Description

This course is a linguistic exploration into second language acquisition. Emphasis will be on the

stages of language development, styles of communication, public and private voices of language,

and acculturation. Students will examine theories, processes, and policy with implication for

designing curriculum and instruction for all English Learners. Includes an embedded practicum

of 15 hours to be spent in an EL classroom observing under the supervision of an EL endorsed

instructor. NOTE: Course descriptions are short, concise summaries that typically do not exceed 75 words. DO: Address the

content of the course and write descriptions using active verbs (e.g., explore, learn, develop, etc.). DO NOT: Repeat

the title of the course, layout the syllabus, use pronouns such as “we” and “you,” or rely on specialized jargon, vague





None





Page 2 of 3


2.1. Was the course first offered as an experimental course (place an “X” in the appropriate

box)?

☐ Yes (if yes, provide the course information below) ☒ No

2.2. Will this be a unique or common course (place an “X” in the appropriate box)? If the request is for a unique course, verify that you have reviewed the common course catalog

via Colleague and the system Course Inventory Report to determine if a comparable common

course already exists. List the two closest course matches in the common course catalog and

provide a brief narrative explaining why the proposed course differs from those listed. If a

search of the common course catalog determines an existing common course exists, complete

the Authority to Offer an Existing Course Form.


EDFN 460 Applied Linguistics for Teaching English as a 2nd Language 3


below:

The proposed NSU course differs in that it infuses the study of language and structure into the

design of curriculum and instruction. Students will develop expertise in recognizing the stages

of English Learners’ language development within the context of the second language. Also in

this unique course students will gain perspective in an EL classroom observing under the

supervision of an EL endorsed instructor.









☒ No. Schedule Management, explain below:

Course rotation.


☒ Unique Course



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3.2. Existing program(s) in which course will be offered: Education

3.3. Proposed instructional method by university: Discussion/Recitation: D

3.4. Proposed delivery method by university: Face-to-Face 001

This course will be face-to-face but will have an imbedded field experience as a class

requirement.





☐ Yes ☒ No



3.9. Will this course equate (i.e., be considered the same course for degree completion) with

any other unique or common courses in the common course system database in Colleague

and the Course Inventory Report?

☐ Yes ☒ No




☒ Yes ☐ No



Affairs)

4.1. University Department Code: NELSC


Is this a new CIP code for the university? ☒ Yes ☐ No



Curriculum Forms, Authority to Offer an Existing Course (last revised 08/2016)

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Authority to Offer an Existing Course

NSU Political Science/College of Arts & Sciences


3/23/2018


1. Is this a request to offer an existing common course or an existing unique course (approval

will change course status from unique to common)?

Common Course ☐

Unique Course ☒

2. Provide the complete description as it appears in the system database including pre-

requisites and co-requisites.


POLS 454 International Law and Organizations 3

Course Description

This course examines the development and application of the rules and norms that govern

the relations between countries. Special attention will be paid to international law on the

use of force, the law of the sea, and jurisdiction. The course will also look at international

tribunals beginning with Nuremberg and concluding with the International Criminal Court.

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites (add lines as needed, make sure to copy boxes in Pre-req

and Co-req cells)

Prefix & No. Course Title Pre-req

Co-req

Choose an

item. Choose

an item.

3. Universities currently offering this course (place an “X” in the appropriate boxes):

☐ BHSU ☐ DSU ☐ NSU ☐ SDSMT ☐ SDSU ☒ USD

From: Freeburg, Beth M

Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 10:14 AM

To: Lien, Joelle L <[email protected]>

mailto:[email protected]


Page 2 of 4

Cc: Bengs, Brian L <[email protected]>; Earnest, David C <[email protected]>

Subject: FW: NSU Course Proposals

Brian and Joelle,

USD has no objections to your offering these courses as long as will be offered by NSU as face to face.

Thank you,

Elizabeth McKay Freeburg, Ed.S., Ph.D.

Assistant Provost

University of South Dakota

414 East Clark Street, Slagle Hall 102

Vermillion, SD 57069

(605) 677-5317

Fax: (605)677-6651

Beth

From: Bengs, Brian L

Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 2:52 PM

To: Earnest, David C <[email protected]>

Cc: Lien, Joelle L <[email protected]>; Freeburg, Beth M <[email protected]>; Schorn, Timothy

<[email protected]>

Subject: RE: NSU Course Proposals

Dr. Earnest,

Happy New Year to you as well. Thanks for the follow up to my inquiries. As a retired military staff officer I am

trained to resolve issues myself or brief my superiors when an issue involving me will be coming to their

attention. As we seem to be at an impasse regarding a low level resolution, can I trouble you for a quick bit of

clarifying information so my provost can get the full fact picture before he is contacted?

It appears that both your International Law & Organizations (POLS 454) and International Human Rights (POLS

455) courses are offered only on the USD campus and not online. Is that correct?

Thanks for your assistance!

R/

//Signed//

Brian L. Bengs

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Northern State University

1200 S Jay Street

Aberdeen, South Dakota

57401 Phone: 605-626-7793

Email: [email protected]

www.linkedin.com/in/blbengs








http://www.linkedin.com/in/blbengs


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From: Earnest, David C


To: Bengs, Brian L <[email protected]>; Schorn, Timothy <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: NSU Course Proposals

Good morning, Brian, and happy new year.

I appreciate your patience as we respond to your email. USD asks that course offerings be coordinated through the

respective institution’s Provost’s Offices. I believe the BOR expects such coordination among regental institutions.

Accordingly, our department will provide guidance to Provost Jim Moran, whose staff will correspond with Dr.

LaFave’s office.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Best,

David

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

David C. Earnest, Ph.D.

Odeen-Swanson Distinguished Professor of Political Science

Chair, Department of Political Science & Director, W.O. Farber Center

University of South Dakota 414 E. Clark Street


Phone: 605-677-5242

Skype: david.c.earnest

Fax: 605-677-8808

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

From: "Bengs, Brian L" <[email protected]>

Date: Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 4:47 PM

To: "Earnest, David C" <[email protected]>, "Schorn, Timothy"

<[email protected]>

Subject: NSU Course Proposals

Good afternoon,

I have not heard back from USD regarding my 8 December email inquiring about NSU offering Public International

Law and Human Rights courses. I am proposing the courses listed below for Board of Regents approval as we work

to refine our program and course offerings. As the only BoR school currently offering such courses do you have a

problem if NSU does as well? Thanks.

CJUS/POLS 3XX, Human Rights

CJUS/POLS 4XX, Public International Law

R/

//Signed//

Brian L. Bengs



1200 S Jay Street


57401 Phone: 605-626-7793







Page 4 of 4



4. Does Offering the Course Create FTE Implications? No

Course rotation

If no, Replacement of (deletion form attached)

(prefix, number, name of course, credits)

Effective Date of

Deletion:

Click here to enter a date.

5. Does Offering the Course Create Schedule Management Implications? No

Explain: Course rotation

6. Existing program(s) in which course will be offered:

Political Science

7. CIP Code for the course: 45.0901

8. Proposed instructional method by this university: R (Lecture)

8. Proposed delivery method by this university: 001 (Face-to-Face)

9. University Dept. Code: NPSOC

10. Authority to offer effective beginning in what term? Fall 2018

11. Section Restriction: No




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Authority to Offer an Existing Course

NSU Political Science/College of Arts & Sciences


3/23/2018


1. Is this a request to offer an existing common course or an existing unique course (approval

will change course status from unique to common)?

Common Course ☐

Unique Course ☒

2. Provide the complete description as it appears in the system database including pre-

requisites and co-requisites.


POLS 455 International Human Rights 3

Course Description

An examination of the development and application of human rights norms. This course

addresses the successes and shortcomings of treaties on civil and political rights, economic

and social rights, discrimination, the rights of women and children, and the institutions that

have been created to enforce the agreements.

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites (add lines as needed, make sure to copy boxes in Pre-req

and Co-req cells)

Prefix & No. Course Title Pre-req

Co-req

Choose an

item. Choose

an item.

3. Universities currently offering this course (place an “X” in the appropriate boxes):

☐ BHSU ☐ DSU ☐ NSU ☐ SDSMT ☐ SDSU ☒ USD

From: Freeburg, Beth M


To: Lien, Joelle L <[email protected]>



Page 2 of 4

Cc: Bengs, Brian L <[email protected]>; Earnest, David C <[email protected]>

Subject: FW: NSU Course Proposals

Brian and Joelle,

USD has no objections to your offering these courses as long as will be offered by NSU as face to face.

Thank you,

Elizabeth McKay Freeburg, Ed.S., Ph.D.

Assistant Provost


414 East Clark Street, Slagle Hall 102


(605) 677-5317

Fax: (605)677-6651

Beth

From: Bengs, Brian L

Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 2:52 PM

To: Earnest, David C <[email protected]>

Cc: Lien, Joelle L <[email protected]>; Freeburg, Beth M <[email protected]>; Schorn, Timothy

<[email protected]>

Subject: RE: NSU Course Proposals

Dr. Earnest,

Happy New Year to you as well. Thanks for the follow up to my inquiries. As a retired military staff officer I am

trained to resolve issues myself or brief my superiors when an issue involving me will be coming to their

attention. As we seem to be at an impasse regarding a low level resolution, can I trouble you for a quick bit of

clarifying information so my provost can get the full fact picture before he is contacted?

It appears that both your International Law & Organizations (POLS 454) and International Human Rights (POLS

455) courses are offered only on the USD campus and not online. Is that correct?

Thanks for your assistance!

R/

//Signed//

Brian L. Bengs



1200 S Jay Street


57401 Phone: 605-626-7793












Page 3 of 4

From: Earnest, David C


To: Bengs, Brian L <[email protected]>; Schorn, Timothy <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: NSU Course Proposals

Good morning, Brian, and happy new year.

I appreciate your patience as we respond to your email. USD asks that course offerings be coordinated through the

respective institution’s Provost’s Offices. I believe the BOR expects such coordination among regental institutions.

Accordingly, our department will provide guidance to Provost Jim Moran, whose staff will correspond with Dr.

LaFave’s office.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Best,

David

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

David C. Earnest, Ph.D.

Odeen-Swanson Distinguished Professor of Political Science

Chair, Department of Political Science & Director, W.O. Farber Center

University of South Dakota 414 E. Clark Street


Phone: 605-677-5242

Skype: david.c.earnest

Fax: 605-677-8808

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

From: "Bengs, Brian L" <[email protected]>

Date: Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 4:47 PM

To: "Earnest, David C" <[email protected]>, "Schorn, Timothy"

<[email protected]>

Subject: NSU Course Proposals

Good afternoon,

I have not heard back from USD regarding my 8 December email inquiring about NSU offering Public International

Law and Human Rights courses. I am proposing the courses listed below for Board of Regents approval as we work

to refine our program and course offerings. As the only BoR school currently offering such courses do you have a

problem if NSU does as well? Thanks.

CJUS/POLS 3XX, Human Rights

CJUS/POLS 4XX, Public International Law

R/

//Signed//

Brian L. Bengs



1200 S Jay Street


57401 Phone: 605-626-7793







Page 4 of 4



4. Does Offering the Course Create FTE Implications? No

Course rotation

If no, Replacement of (deletion form attached)

(prefix, number, name of course, credits)

Effective Date of

Deletion:

Click here to enter a date.

5. Does Offering the Course Create Schedule Management Implications? No

Explain: Course rotation

6. Existing program(s) in which course will be offered:

Political Science

7. CIP Code for the course: 45.0901

8. Proposed instructional method by this university: D (Discussion)

8. Proposed delivery method by this university: 001 (Face-to-Face)

9. University Dept. Code: NPSOC

10. Authority to offer effective beginning in what term? Fall 2018

11. Section Restriction: No



Curriculum Forms, Revised Course Request: Common Course Substantive Modifications (Last Revised 05/2017)

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Revised Course Request: Common Course

(Substantive Modifications)

Use this form to request a substantive change to an existing common course. Representatives from all institutions offering

the common course must participate in developing the proposed revisions to a common course. Signatures from all

institutions offering the common course must be included on the final form submitted to the Academic Affairs Council

(AAC). Consult the system database in Colleague and the Course Inventory Report for information about existing

courses. If the course revision is for an approved General Education course, please see the Revision to General Education

Requirements Form.

NSU

Jodie Ramsay

2/13/2018

Institution Form Initiator Dean’s Approval Signature Date

NSU

CAS/Math

3/23/2018

Institution Division/Department Institutional Approval

Signature

Date

Choose an

item.

Click here to

enter a date.


Signature

Date

(add additional lines as needed)

Indicate universities that currently offer the common course:

☒ BHSU ☒ DSU ☒ NSU ☐ SDSMT ☐ SDSU ☒ USD

From: Riley, Kyle L.

Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 1:07 PM

To: Ramsay, Jodie <[email protected]>

Cc: Cogswell, Kurt <[email protected]>

Subject: RE: Questions from NSU

The same is true for SDSMT. (We don’t offer these courses.)

Kyle

From: Cogswell, Kurt

Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 10:53 AM

To: Avery, Rich <[email protected]>; Droge, Dale <[email protected]>; Riley, Kyle L.

<[email protected]>; Van Peursem, Dan <[email protected]>; Ramsay, Jodie

<[email protected]>; Swenson, Daniel <[email protected]>










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SDSU doesn’t teach either course, so I’ll sit this one out.

Kurt

From: Swenson, Daniel


To: Van Peursem, Dan <[email protected]>; Avery, Rich <[email protected]>; Droge, Dale

<[email protected]>; Cogswell, Kurt <[email protected]>; Riley, Kyle L.

<[email protected]>; Ramsay, Jodie <[email protected]>


BHSU would have no objections.

Best,

Dan Swenson

From: Van Peursem, Dan


To: Avery, Rich <[email protected]>; Droge, Dale <[email protected]>; Cogswell, Kurt

<[email protected]>; Riley, Kyle L. <[email protected]>; Ramsay, Jodie

<[email protected]>; Swenson, Daniel <[email protected]>


I have no objections to campus pre-reqs here as well. We also require 102 for the same reasons Rich points out for

which I’d be opposed to a system wide change allowing 103 as a pre-req but again, have no issues with individual

campuses deciding what they want to do.

Dan

From: Avery, Rich

Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 11:23 AM To: Droge, Dale; Cogswell, Kurt; Riley, Kyle L.; Van Peursem, Dan; Ramsay, Jodie; Swenson, Daniel


No objections for NSU making these changes for their campus. The ELED program at DSU still requires Math 102

due to the amount of algebra on the Praxis exam, but I have no objections to either a system or campus change to list

of Math 103 allowed prereqs. There is no need to have Math 341 as a prerequisite for Math 342, it is not necessary

and would cause scheduling issues for some students.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Richard I. Avery, Ph.D.

Professor of Mathematics

Dakota State University

From: Ramsay, Jodie

Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 10:41 AM

To: Cogswell, Kurt <[email protected]>; Droge, Dale <[email protected]>; Riley, Kyle

<[email protected]>; Van Peursem, Dan <[email protected]>; Swenson, Daniel

<[email protected]>

Subject: Questions from NSU

Importance: High

Hello all. We recently started offering Math 103 and would like to add it to the list of pre-reqs for Math 341 and

342. Please let me know if you have any objections. I’m hoping the BOR will approve this because it is already on

the books as an option for the Math pre-req at BHSU.













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Also, what are your thoughts on requiring Math 341 as a definite pre-req for 342? Most students do fine if they take

342 first, but there are some who struggle because of some basic concepts covered in 341 that they have not been

exposed to. As of now, all institutions have Math 341 or another math course listed as a pre-req.

Thank you! Jodie Ramsay

Section 1. Existing 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. Provide the complete description as it appears in the system database in Colleague and

the Course Inventory Report including pre-requisites, co-requisites, and registration restrictions.


MATH 341 Math Concepts for Teachers I 3

Course Description An introduction to sets, numeration systems, arithmetic operations/algorithms, problem solving, and other topics. This course does not satisfy the mathematics general education requirement nor any mathematics area requirements other than those for a degree in elementary education.

Section 2. Modification(s) Requested Check all revisions that apply and provide detailed information in the Current and New fields below.

If changing a course that previously had only a lecture or laboratory component to a composite


with each.

2.1. This modification will include (place an “X” in the box for all that apply):

Current New

☐ Prefix change from to

Indicate any university for which this must be added as new prefix:


☐ Course Number change from to

☐ Course Title change from to

☐ Credit Hours change from to

☒ Pre-Requisites MATH 102, 115,

120, 121, 123,

125, or 281

to MATH 102, 103,

115, 120, 121,

123, 125 or 281

Note: University specific pre-requisites are inconsistent with the system common course guidelines

and receive approval only in rare circumstances.



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☐ Co-Requisites to

☐ Registration Restriction to

☐ Addition/deletion of a lab/lecture component

If the addition of a lab/lecture component requires a change in pre-requisites or co-requisites,

indicate below (add lines as needed, make sure to copy and paste format)


Choose an item.

Will the grade for this lab/lecture component be limited to S/U (pass/fail)?

☐ Yes ☒ No

Will section enrollment for the lab/lecture component be capped?


☐ Course Content/Description change (write proposed new content/description below)

Note: Course descriptions are short, concise summaries that typically do not exceed 75 words. DO: Address

the content of the course and write descriptions using active verbs (e.g., explore, learn, develop, etc.). DO

NOT: Repeat the title of the course, layout the syllabus, use pronouns such as “we” and “you,” or rely on

specialized jargon, vague phrases, or clichés.

☐ Course Deletion

Indicate the universities deleting the course:


Effective term of the change: Fall 2018

2.2. Add justification for all changes noted above:

NSU will now offer Math 103 on a regular basis. We wish to add this as an additional course that

will meet the pre-req for Math 341. The content of Math 103 will actually better prepare students

for Math 341 and 342 than will Math 102. It is already on the pre-req list for this course at BHSU.

The Dean of the School of Education and the instructor of Math 341 who has an education

background believe that 103 is an adequate pre-req for this course. BHSU also includes 102 in

their list of pre-reqs for MATH 341, and we want to do the same.


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Will this course equate (i.e., be considered the same course for degree completion) with any

other unique or common courses in the common course database (Course Inventory

Report)?

☐ Yes ☒ No




Affairs)

Current New

☐ Change in University Department Code to

☐ Change in CIP Code to





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Requirements Form.

NSU Travis Trentham 2/13/2018


NSU

College of Arts and

Sciences/Biology,

Chemistry, Physics,

and Mathematics

3/23/2018


Signature

Date

Choose an

item.

Click here to

enter a date.


Signature

Date



☒ BHSU ☒ DSU ☒ NSU ☒ SDSMT ☒ SDSU ☒ USD






MATH 413 Abstract Algebra 1 3




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Course Description

Introduction to the theory and applications of algebraic structures including groups, rings, and

fields. Pre-Requisite: MATH 253, MATH 315, MATH 316, or CSC 251.




with each.


Current New







☒ Pre-Requisites MATH 253,

MATH 315,

MATH 316, OR

CSC 251

to

MATH 351









Choose an item.


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☐ Yes ☒ No




Note: Course descriptions are short, concise summaries that typically do not exceed 75 words. DO: Address

the content of the course and write descriptions using active verbs (e.g., explore, learn, develop, etc.). DO

NOT: Repeat the title of the course, layout the syllabus, use pronouns such as “we” and “you,” or rely on

specialized jargon, vague phrases, or clichés.

☐ Course Deletion





At NSU, MATH 413 (Abstract Algebra 1) is a senior-level course that is attended primarily by

math majors and math education majors. This course relies very heavily on the ability of students

to understand rigorous mathematical proof-based arguments as well as their ability to create such

arguments on their own. Currently, the courses offered at NSU as possible pre-requisites are

MATH 315 (Linear Algebra) or Math 316 (Discrete Mathematics). Both of these courses fall

short in establishing the necessary knowledge base and proof-writing techniques that students are

expected to utilize and have mastered throughout the duration of MATH 413. As such, precious

time is wasted in providing students with an inadequate crash course in proof-writing. Moreover,

depth of understanding is also sacrificed since students are trying to learn these techniques “on the

fly” as they are faced with the considerable challenges already inherent in this course.

On the SDBOR Inventory Report, MATH 253 and CSC 251 are also listed as possible pre-

requisites for MATH 413. Neither of these courses are currently listed on the NSU course catalog.

While MATH 253 would serve as a satisfactory pre-requisite, CSC 251 is essentially the same

course (as per its course description) as MATH 316.

The skills and background required to perform at the level appropriate for MATH 413 are exactly

those that MATH 351 is designed to develop. It should be pointed out that this pre-requisite would

not be specific to NSU, as USD currently requires MATH 351 as a pre-requisite for MATH 413.

We wish to join USD in providing our students with the obvious benefits of this standard.

None of the institutions wished to change their pre-reqs. Two of the courses on NSU's current

list of pre-reqs are not offered: MATH 253 and CSC 251 – NSU is not authorized to offer. The

faculty believe that Math 351 best matches the pre-req needs of the course. The Math

Discipline should possibly take up this issue. In the meantime, we simply want to match what

USD is already doing.


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Report)?

☐ Yes ☐ No




Affairs)

Current New







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Requirements Form.

NSU Ross Flom /s/ Kelly Duncan 1/29/2018


Choose an

item.

HPE/School of Ed

3/23/2018


Signature

Date

Choose an

item.

Click here to

enter a date.


Signature

Date



☒ BHSU ☒ DSU ☒ NSU ☐ SDSMT ☒ SDSU ☒ USD

We have reached out to institutions indicated above as they too teach PE 451 Tests and

Measurements concerning this prerequisite change. USD and DSU are supportive. We have yet to

receive notification from BHSU or SDSU.

Prior to our submitting the proposal we reached out to all institutions. We heard back from USD

and DSU and as indicated on our application they were/are supportive. After 2-3 attempts we did

not receive a response from SDSU or BHSU.

1/31/2018 Ross:

DSU is ok with this change.

Scott Staiger, PhD, CSCS,*D

Associate Professor of Exercise Science

Dakota State University



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(605) 256-5659

1/29/2018

Hi Ross – we no longer require the course, so you have our support.

Dr. Robin Ammon

Chair

Division of Kinesiology and Sport Management

Sanford Coyote Sports Center A311K


605.658.5553

[email protected]






PE 451 Tests and Measurement 2




with each.


Current New










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☒ Pre-Requisites

MATH 102,

MATH 115,

MATH 120,

MATH 121,

MATH 123, or

MATH 125

to MATH 102,

MATH 103,

MATH 115,

MATH 120,

MATH 121,

MATH 123, or

MATH 125









Choose an item.


☐ Yes ☐ No


☐ Yes, max per section: ☐ No


Note: Course descriptions are short, concise summaries that typically do not exceed 75

words. DO: Address the content of the course and write descriptions using active verbs

(e.g., explore, learn, develop, etc.). DO NOT: Repeat the title of the course, layout the

syllabus, use pronouns such as “we” and “you,” or rely on specialized jargon, vague


☐ Course Deletion





The current prerequisite for this course is:

The rationale is we, at NSU, offer MATH 103 (see description below) and the dept. believes

that MATH 103 serves as an adequate prerequisite for PE 451.


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MATH 103 - Quantitative Literacy

This course is designed to provide the liberal arts student with practical number theory, logical

thinking, and mathematical skills to be quantitatively literate. The student will develop critical

thinking skills, interpret data, and reason quantitatively to solve authentic problems and

increase confidence with mathematics while and increase confidence with mathematics while

for the relevant and meaningful role that mathematics plays in many areas of life. Students will

use information and knowledge from multiple areas to apply mathematics to new situations

and dynamic processes. This course does not serve as a prerequisite for courses requiring

MATH 102 (College Algebra). Prerequisite: One math course (MATH 095 or 101) with a

grade of C or better or appropriate placement based on standardized

testing. 3 credits




Report)?

☐ Yes ☐ No




Affairs)

Current New



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