GRADUATE HEARINGS ON FRIDAY, November 19, 2004
NAME: M.F.A. TIME LIMITS TO GRADUATION
COLLEGE: College of Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT:
Department of English/Creative Writing
DATE: Friday, November 19, 2004
TIME: 10:05-10:25 A.M.
PLACE, GL 150, University Park, ACI-306,
Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT: Les Standiford
Graduate Council Hearing
NAME: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN COMPARATIVE
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
COLLEGE: College of Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT:
Religious Studies
DATE: Friday, November 19, 2004
TIME: 10:25-10:45 A.M.
PLACE:
GL 150, University Park, ACI-306, Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT: Christine Gudorf
Graduate Council Hearing
NAME: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN’S
STUDIES
COLLEGE: College of Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT:
Women’s Studies
DATE: Friday, November 19, 2004
TIME: 10:45-11:05 A.M.
PLACE:
GL 150, University Park, ACI-306, Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT: Aurora G.
Morcillo Graduate Council Hearing
NAME: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN OPERA
COLLEGE: College of Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT:
School of Music
DATE: Friday, November 19, 2004
TIME: 11:05-11:30 A.M.
PLACE:
GL 150, University Park, ACI-306, Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT:
Robert B. Dundas Graduate Council
Hearing
NAME: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FURNITURE
DESIGN
SCHOOL: School of Architecture
DATE: Friday, November 19, 2004
TIME: 11:30-11:55 A.M.
PLACE:
GL 150, University Park, ACI-306, Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT: Nathaniel
Belcher Graduate Council Hearing
GRADUATE HEARINGS ON FRIDAY, December 3, 2004
NAME:
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL: Hospitality and Tourism Management
DATE: Friday, December 3, 2004
TIME: 11:05-11:35 A.M.
PLACE:
GL 150 University Park, LIB 155 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT: Steven
Moll Graduate Council
Hearing
NAME: THESIS
TRACK IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL: Hospitality and Tourism Management
DATE: Friday, December 3, 2004
TIME: 11:35-12:05 P.M.
PLACE:
GL 150 University Park, LIB 155 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT: Steven
Moll Graduate Council & Curriculum
Committee Hearing
NAME:
MASTERS OF ARTS IN ASIAN STUDIES
COLLEGE: College of Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT:
Institute for Asian Studies
DATE: Friday, December 3, 2004
TIME: 12:05-12:30 P.M.
PLACE:
GL 150 University Park, LIB 155 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT: Steven Heine
Graduate Council & Curriculum Committee Hearing
NAME:
MASTERS OF SCIENCE – HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
COLLEGE: College of Education
DEPARTMENT:
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
DATE: Friday, December 3, 2004
TIME: 12:30-1:00 P.M.
PLACE:
GL 150 University Park, LIB 155 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT: Greg Dubrow
Graduate Council & Curriculum Committee Hearing
NAME: M.S. DEGREE IN EDUCATONAL
LEADERSHIP: STUDENT AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION OR
COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERSHIP
COLLEGE: College of Education
DEPARTMENT:
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
DATE: Friday, December 3, 2004
TIME: 1:00-1:30 P.M.
PLACE:
GL 150 University Park, LIB 155 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT: Greg Dubrow
Graduate Council & Curriculum Committee Hearing
NAME: MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
COLLEGE: College of Education
DEPARTMENT:
Curriculum and Instruction
DATE: Friday, December 3, 2004
TIME: 1:30-2:00 P.M.
PLACE:
GL 150 University Park, LIB 155 Biscayne Bay Campus
FACULTY CONTACT:
Mohammed Farouk Graduate Council & Curriculum Committee
Hearing
CHANGES TO EXISTING CURRICULUM LISTED BY COLLEGE/SCHOOL
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS IN THEATRE-PERFORMANCE SPECIALIZATION
FACULTY CONTACT: LESLEY TIMLICK
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EXISTING CATALOG |
NEW PROPOSAL |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
Advanced Courses
in Performance Specialization |
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS IN THEATRE-DESIGN SPECIALIZATION
FACULTY CONTACT: LESLEY ANN TIMLICK
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EXISTING CATALOG |
NEW PROPOSAL |
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Design
Specialization (47)
Costume
Specialization (38)
One elective
course from the following, as approved
Lighting
Specialization (38)
Scenery
Specialization (38) |
Design
Specialization (60)
Costume
Specialization (21)
One elective
course from the following, as
Lighting
Specialization (21)
Scenery
Specialization (21)
Two elective
courses from the following, as approved by an advisor:
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
CHANGES TO THE BACHELORS OF DANCE
FACULTY CONTACT: LESLEY ANN TIMLICK
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UNIVERSITY
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
OLD PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS NEW PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Degree Program
Hours: 120
Students
seeking to major in dance must meet the SAME
Required
Courses Technique Classes
Ballet
Techniques: Modern Dance Techniques: DAA 1100 Modern Techniques I 3 DAA 2104 Modern Techniques II 3
DAA 3108 Modern
Techniques III 3
African Diaspora
Techniques:
CHANGE TO:
A Total of 3 credits from:
SAME
Additional Major Requirements
Dance Focus Areas
CHANGE TO:
CHANGE TO:
CHANGE TO:
CHANGE TO:
Total Credits for the Major
57
CHANGE TO: General Education Elective Credits 9
A grade of
‘C’ or higher is necessary for satisfactory
SAME
Minor in Dance
Requirements for Minor
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
CHANGES TO THE BACHELORS OF ARTS (BA-THEATRE)
FACULTY CONTACT: LESLEY ANN TIMLICK
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EXISTING CATALOG 2004-2005 |
CATALOG CHANGES |
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Choose 12 credits
from these electives:
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre |
CHANGES TO THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE
FACULTY CONTACT: RAIMUND EGE
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Current Program |
Proposed Program |
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Master of Computer Science |
Master of Computer Science |
Admission
The following are in addition to the University’s
1. A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science from a regionally accredited institution. A degree in a related field is acceptable if the applicant shows evidence of computer science background suitable for entry into the master’s program as judged by the Graduate Committee. 2. ‘B’ average or better in all course work attempted while registered as an upper-division student in the Bachelor’s program, and a GRE general test score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative combined), with a minimum quantitative score of 600. 3. Three letters of recommendation from persons in a position to judge the applicant’s potential success in graduate study. 4. Approval of the Graduate Committee.
Required coursework: 15 credits
Required courses must be
completed with an
Elective coursework:
Elective courses can be selected from Graduate
Thesis Option
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AdmissionThe following are in addition to the University’s graduate admission requirements: 1. A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science from a regionally accredited institution. A degree in a related field is acceptable if the applicant shows evidence of computer science background suitable for entry into the master’s program as judged by the Graduate Committee. 2. ‘B’ average or better in all course work attempted while registered as an upper-division student in the Bachelor’s program, and a GRE general test score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative combined), with a minimum quantitative score of 600. 3. Three letters of recommendation from persons in a position to judge the applicant’s potential success in graduate study. 4. Approval of the Graduate Committee. Required coursework:
15 credits Required courses must be completed with an average of “B” or higher, and only one course may receive a grade less than "B-". Elective coursework: Elective courses can be selected from Graduate Course Offerings.
Thesis Option
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COLLEGE OF ARTS &
SCIENCES
PROPOSAL FOR NEW ELECTIVES FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES
FACULTY CONTACT: SUZANNA ROSE
Electives in Women’s Studies (OLD)
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Electives in Women’s Studies (NEW)
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Women’s Studies:
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Women’s Studies: |
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African New World Studies: AFA 4930/ AFA 5002 Theory & Methods in ANWS |
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Art & Art History: ARH 4871 Women and Art |
Art & Art History: ARH 4871/5872 Women and Art |
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Economics: ECS 3021 Women, Culture, and Economic Development |
Economics: ECS 3021 Women, Culture, and Economic Development |
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English: |
English: |
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History: |
History: |
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Humanities: |
Humanities: |
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International
Relations |
International
Relations |
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Labor Studies: LBS 4154/5155 Workers/ Workplace Diversity LBS 4210 Women and Work in the United States |
Labor Studies: LBS 4154/5155 Workers & Diversity / Workplace Diversity LBS 4210/5930 Women and
Work in the United |
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Modern Languages: FIL 4528 Hispanic Culture: Women & Film FRW 4583 Women Writers in French SPW 5387 Women and Poetry SPW 5786 Spanish-American Women Writers |
Modern Languages: FIL 4528 Hispanic Culture: Women & Film FRW 4583 Women Writers in French SPW 4390 Genre Studies: The Representation of Women in Spanish Film SPW 5387 Women and Poetry SPW 5556 Spanish Realism and Naturalism SPW 5781 The Representation of Women in Spanish Literature & Film SPW 5786 Spanish-American Women Writers |
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Music: MUH 3073/5075 Women in Music |
Music: MUH 3073/5075 Women in Music |
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Philosophy: PHM 4123 Philosophy and Feminism |
Philosophy: PHM 4123 Philosophy and Feminism |
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Political Science: POS 4073 Military and the Citizen POS 4605 Gender Justice POT 4309 Sex, Power, and Politics POT 5307 Feminist Political Theory PUP 4323 Women in Politics |
Political Science: POS 4073 Military and the Citizen POS 4605 Gender Justice & The Court POT 4309 Sex, Power, and Politics POT 5307 Feminist Political Theory PUP 4323 Women in Politics |
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Psychology: PSY 4822 Female Sexuality SOP 3742 Psychology of Women |
Psychology: CYP 6766 Cross-Cultural Sensitization in a Multicultural Context PSY 4822 Female Sexuality PSY 4930 Special Topic: Research Plans & Careers SOP 3742 Psychology of Women |
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Religion: REL 3145/5145 Women and Religion REL 3171 Sex and Religion REL 3520/5502 Saints, Witches and Cathedrals REL 4146 Feminist Theology and Ethics REL 5184 Sex, Ethics and Religion |
Religion: REL 3145/5145 Women and Religion REL 3171 Sex and Religion REL 3520/5502 Saints, Witches and Cathedrals REL 4146 Feminist Theology and Ethics REL 5184 Sex, Ethics and Religion |
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Sociology/Anthropology: ANT 3302 Anthropology of Sex & Gender ANT 3304 Voices of Third World Women ANT 4334 Contemporary Latin American Women SYD 4820 Sociology of Men SYG 4060 Sociology of Sexuality SYO 3120 Marriage and the Family SYP 4562 Domestic Violence |
Sociology/Anthropology: ANT 3302 Anthropology of Sex & Gender ANT 3304 Voices of Third World Women ANT 4334 Contemporary Latin American Women SYD 3810/6325 Sociology of Gender SYD 4820 Sociology of Men SYG 4060 Sociology of Sexuality SYO 3120 Marriage and the Family SYP 4562 Domestic Violence |
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Administration: PAD 5435 Administration & the Role of Women |
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Architecture: ARC 4227 Gender and Architecture |
Architecture: ARC 4227 Gender and Architecture |
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Business: MAN 4102 Managing Diversity |
Business: MAN 4102 Managing Diversity |
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Criminal Justice: CCJ 4663 Women, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System |
Criminal Justice: CCJ 4663 Women, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System |
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Social Work: SOW 5109 Crises in the Lives of Women
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Social Work: SOW 5109 Crises in the Lives of Women |
PROPOSALS FOR A NEW COMBINED BACHELOR'S/MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM
1. Bachelor's/Master's Degree
Program in Criminal Justice
Faculty Contact: Lisa Stolzenberg
The combined bachelor’s/master’s degree program is designed for superior undergraduate students who have the ability to pursue an accelerated program in criminal justice leading to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice. The main feature of the program is that up to 12 semester hours of approved graduate level criminal justice courses (i.e., course numbers 5000 and higher) may be used as dual credit for both undergraduate and graduate degree. All other requirements for both the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree must be met.
Application to the Program
Applicants to
the program should apply to both the graduate program and combined program by
the end of the first semester of the senior year and will present:
1. Completion of at least 24 hours at FIU (including 12 semester hours of Criminal Justice) with GPA of 3.2 or better,
2. Obtain a letter of recommendation from a faculty member at FIU or a supervisor, and
3. Demonstrate graduate level writing competency by submitting an essay three to five pages in length that addresses personal and career goals.
Admission to the program will be determined jointly by the Program Chair and the Dean. Either (or both) may request an interview prior to admitting the student to the program.
Retention in the Program
After
admission into the accelerated program, students will:
1.
Obtain approval by
the Program Chair of a proposed program of study to fulfill the requirements for
both the B.S. and M.S.
degrees, which may include up to 12
semester hours of approved graduate level course work as dual credit toward both
degrees, and
2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better in all course work, and GPA of 3.2 or better in criminal justice course work.
Awarding
of Degrees
Upon
completion of all requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Degree, such degree will be awarded to the student by FIU. Subsequently, after
the student has completed the requirements for the Master of Science in Criminal
Justice degree (including the dual degree credit courses), such degree will be
awarded to the student by FIU.
2. Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts
(BA/MA) in Economics
Faculty Contact: Cem Karayalcin
Program Proposal:
Special Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts (BA/MA) in
Economics
Justification:
The Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts
(BA/MA) degree in Economics program is designed for
outstanding undergraduate students. It provides a strong base of knowle dge and
skills in
economics, and at the same time accelerates completion of the Master of Arts
degree. Students
may take advantage of the overlap of courses in the BA and MA programs to
receive their MA
degrees in a shorter period than it would otherwise be possible. The incentive
to do so is expected
to attract students, who would otherwise not be so inclined, into the MA
program. The
introduction to graduate work that the MA program affords has proven to be a
gateway to the
PhD program for so many students in the past. This would enable the department
to increase its
contribution to the University’s goal of graduating more PhD students.
The BA program in economics requires that students take 9 upper division
elective courses.
Students in the BA/MA program would take elective courses that would satisfy
both the BA and
MA requirement.
The goal is to attract students so that they apply to the
program as early as the second semester of
their sophomore year. To apply their GPA needs to be significantly above average
(3.25).
Students would also be required to maintain a high GPA (3.0) to remain in the
program. The
grade requirements for an MA in economics would apply to courses that are
counted toward the
MA degree. The BA/MA program in economics (like simila r programs in
institutions such as the
New York University and Boston University) waives the GRE requirement in
application.
Program Description:
Special Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts
(BA/MA) in Economics
Admission Requirements:
¨ Current enrollment in the Bachelor’s degree program in economics at FIU.
¨ Completed at least 60 credits of coursework.
¨ Completed Calculus I (MAC 2311) and Calculus II (MAC 2312) (or equivalents).
¨ Current GPA of 3.25 or higher.
¨ Three letters of recommendation.
¨ Approval of the Graduate Committee.
General Requirements:
Meet the requirements of both the BA and the MA degree in economics.
Overlap: Up to 4 courses (12 credits) may be used in satisfying both the
Bachelor’s and Master’s
degree requirements in economics.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
CHANGES TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN POLITICAL SCIENCES
FACULTY CONTACT: TIMOTHY POWER
PROPOSAL TO
REDUCE THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
IN POLITICAL SCIENCE FROM 90 TO 76 HOURS
Summary Document
As of July 1, 2004, FIU has authorized doctoral programs to decrease the minimum number of total hours from 90 to 75 (memorandum from Dean Douglas Wartzok, July 21, 2004). The Department of Political Science proposes to reduce the number of hours in its doctoral program to 76. The use of an even number, 76 rather than the possible 75, is required by the maintenance in the program of POS 5702, Teaching Political Science, which is the state-mandated “pedagogy hour” to develop instructional skills.
We are illustrating the proposed changes to the program in two ways: in this summary document and also in a draft version of how our “Ph.D. Handbook” would look if the changes are adopted and incorporated into the Graduate Catalog (see attached). The draft Ph.D. Handbook provides additional information about the structure of the program.
In the proposed curricular revision, the core elements of the program are maintained. Students will still have to complete the same four required courses (POS 5702, POS 5706, and POS 6918) and the same required common core courses (subfield seminars CPO 5091, INR 5007, POS 5045, and POT 5007). The elimination of 14 hours from the current program is achieved in two ways:
• by streamlining the program, reducing the amount of time in which students are in an intermediate status between coursework and dissertation (i.e., when they typically enroll in a variable number of hours in POS 7910, Pre-Dissertation Research). This phase will be limited to a single semester, in which students will take comprehensive exams at the beginning of the semester and defend a dissertation proposal at the end of the same semester.
• by reducing the number of comprehensive examination fields from three to two. Instead of a “third field” equivalent to the first two and tested by comprehensive examination, students would have a third, non-examined specialization area that would be satisfied by completing 9 hours of coursework in that area. There would be no third “comp” in that subfield, thus lessening the need for the student to take an additional elective or two in that area.
Currently, students specialize in three subfields of political science and sit for comps in all three of them. We have found that this system has not worked particularly well, because the “third field” has often been closely allied to the first field (for example, Latin American politics as a third field is simply a narrowing of comparative politics, and judicial politics as a third field is usually a narrowing of American politics). Given the difficulty in setting boundaries between the various comprehensive exams, we have opted to have this third specialization satisfied by coursework alone (9 hours, which cannot be double-counted for primary and secondary subfields).
Moreover, an informal survey of Ph.D.-granting political science departments shows that the practice of having two comprehensive examination fields is very well established in the profession. A third field of specialization for comprehensive exams is often a bit of a stretch, especially when the third field shades off into one of the other two. Thus, henceforth we would prefer to have students choose only two fields for comprehensive exams and have them chosen from among the four major, conventionally recognized subfields of political science (American politics, comparative politics, international politics, and political theory.)
The following table summarizes the proposed changes that would reduce the total number of hours in the program from 90 to 76.
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CURRENT DEGREE PROGRAM |
PROPOSED CHANGES |
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Summary of Course Requirements Required
Courses 10 credits Three Examination Dissertation 24-45 credits (Minimum) 90 credits |
Summary of Course Requirements Required
Courses 10 credits Two Examination Third Specialization minimum 9 credits Approved electives minimum 9 credits
Dissertation minimum 24 credits |
As is evident from the above table, the core elements of the existing program are preserved, and the total number of hours can be reduced from 90 to 76 without significantly altering either the instructional content or the professionalization aspects of our doctoral program.
Please refer to the draft “Ph.D. Handbook” for further information about the program. Comments and suggestions for improvements are always welcome.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING:
DEPARTMENT: MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS
CHANGES TO GRADUATE PROGRAM AND CATALOG CHANGES
FACULTY CONTACT: ARVIND AGARWAL
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Existing (page 348*) |
Proposed |
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George S. Dulikravich, Chairperson and Professor Arvind Agarwal, Assistant Professor Yiding Cao, Associate Professor Wonbong Choi, Associate Professor M. Ali Ebadian, Professor Dennis Fan, Assistant Professor Gordon Hopkins, Professor and Dean Emeritus W. Kinzy Jones, Professor and Director, Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute Cesar Levy, Professor Norman Munroe, Associate Professor and Associate Dean Vish Prasad, Dean and Distinguished Professor Diana Rincon, Assistant Professor Surendra Saxena, Professor and Director, Center for the Study of Matter at Extreme Condtions Ibrahim Tansel, Associate Professor Yong Xin Tao, Associate Professor Sabri Tosunoglu, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director
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George S. Dulikravich, Chairperson and Professor Arvind Agarwal, Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director Wei Yu Bao, Coordinator of MME Research Yiding Cao, Associate Professor Wonbong Choi, Associate Professor M. Ali Ebadian, Professor Dennis Fan, Assistant Professor Gordon Hopkins, Professor and Dean Emeritus W. Kinzy Jones, Professor and Director, Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute Sukky Jun, Assistant Professor Cesar Levy, Professor Norman Munroe, Associate Professor and Associate Dean Vish Prasad, Dean and Distinguished Professor Diana Rincon, Assistant Professor
Surendra Saxena,
Professor and Director, Center for the Study of Matter at Extreme Ibrahim Tansel, Associate Professor Yong Xin Tao, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director
Sabri Tosunoglu,
Associate Professor |
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Justification: The change in the titles and newly hired faculty have been included. |
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Existing (page 348*) |
Proposed |
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The academic program provides a well-balanced curriculum in the following areas of specialization: • Mechanical Systems • Robotics and Mechatronics • Thermo/fluid Systems • HVAC • Material Characterization • Manufacturing and Automation Systems • Materials Science and Engineering • Multidisciplinary Design Optimization and Inverse Design • Computational Analysis and Distributed Parallel Computing • Biomedical Engineering • Laser-Materials Processing • Nanomaterials • Nanotechnology • Electronic Packaging
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The academic program provides a well-balanced curriculum in the following areas of specialization: Mechanical Systems · Robotics and Mechatronics · Thermo/fluid Systems · HVAC · Material Characterization · Manufacturing and Automation Systems · Materials Science and Engineering · Multidisciplinary Design Optimization and Inverse Design · Computational Analysis and Distributed Parallel
Computing
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· Laser-Materials Processing · Plasma Processing of Materials · Nanomaterials · Nanotechnology · Computational Nanotechnology · Electronic Packaging |
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Justification: Biomechanics and Biomaterials replaces Biomedical Engineering as it is a separate department. New areas of specialization (i.e.Plasma Processing of Materials and Computational Nanotechnology) have been added as some new research labs are operational and new faculty members have been hired. |
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Existing (Page 348*) |
Proposed |
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Cardiovascular Engineering Center (CVEC): This center engages multidisciplinary teams of academicians, industry engineers and clinicians in basic and applied research specifically aimed at advancing technology in the design and use of biomedical devices. |
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Justification: The statement about “Cardiovascular Engineering Center (CVEC)” has been deleted as it is a part of Biomedical Engineering (BME) department. |
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Existing (Page 349*) |
Proposed |
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Admission Requirements 2. An applicant must have achieved a “B” average, GPA of 3.0 in upper level undergraduate work and a combined score of 1100 on the Graduate Record Examination with the following minimum scores on the individual components: verbal ³ 350, and quantitative ³ 650. |
Admission Requirements
2. An applicant must
have achieved a “B” average, GPA of 3.0 in upper level undergraduate work
and a combined score of |
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Justification: GRE requirement for incoming gradute students has been increased 1150 to further improve the quality of MME graduate students. |
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Existing (Page 349*) |
Proposed |
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Non-Thesis Option A student shall complete a minimum of 33 semester credit hours of graduate course work, and one semester of Graduate Seminar. Non-thesis students are encouraged to do a three-credit project under the independent study course registration. An approved study plan must include at least 12 credits of 6000 level graduate course work, including the project if elected. |
Non-Thesis Option
A student shall
complete a minimum of 33 semester credit hours of graduate course work,
and one semester of Graduate Seminar. Non-thesis students are encouraged
to do a three-credit project under the independent study course
registration. An approved study plan must include at least |
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Justification: Under Non thesis option: At least “9” credit hours of 6000 level courses are needed. Earlier it was listed as 12 credits which is inconsistent with “9” credit hours as listed on the page 349 (left hand column). The inconsistency has been removed. |
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Existing (Page 350*) |
Proposed |
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Thermo/Fluid (Each course is 3 credits unless stated otherwise) EGM 6586 Fluid Mechanics Applications in Physiological Systems EGM 6587 Applied Biomedical & Diagnostic Measurements EGM 6588 Solid Mechanics Applications in Physiological Systems |
Thermo/Fluid (Each course is 3 credits unless stated otherwise) EGM/BME 6586 Fluid Mechanics Applications in Physiological Systems EGM/BME 6587 Applied Biomedical & Diagnostic Measurements EGM/BME 6588 Solid Mechanics Applications in Physiological Systems |
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Justification: Some of the courses have been cross listed with BME. Hence, the prefix has been modfied as EGM/BME instead of EGM |
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Existing (Page 350*) |
Proposed |
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Design and Manufacturing EML 5385 Identification Techniques of Mechanical Systems EML 5505 Smart Machine Design and Development EML 5509 Mechanical Design Optimization EML 5562 Advanced Electronic Packaging EML 5808 Control Technology for Robotic Systems EML 5825 Sensors and Applied Machine Intelligence EML 6223 Advanced Mechanical Vibration Analysis EML 6532 Advanced CAD/CAE EML 6805 Advanced Design of Robots
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Design and Manufacturing EML 5385 Identification Techniques of Mechanical Systems EML 5505 Smart Machine Design and Development EML 5509 Mechanical Design Optimization EML 5562 Advanced Electronic Packaging EML 5808 Control Technology for Robotic Systems EML 5825 Sensors and Applied Machine Intelligence EML 6223 Advanced Mechanical Vibration Analysis EML 6532 Advanced CAD/CAE EML 6805 Advanced Design of Robots EML 5XXX Advanced Nondestructive Testing and Mechanical Health Monitoring |
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Justification: A new course has been listed under Design and Manufacturing stem. This course has been approved by College curriculum committee. The new course is EML 5xxx Advanced Nondestructive Testing and Mechanical Health Monitoring. |
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Existing (Page 351*) |
Proposed |
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Admission Requirements 2. An applicant must have achieved a “B” average, GPA of 3.0 in upper level undergraduate work and a combined score of 1100 on the Graduate Record Examination with the following minimum scores on the individual components: verbal ³ 350 and quantitative ³ 650. |
Admission Requirements
2. An applicant must
have achieved a “B” average, GPA of 3.0 in upper level undergraduate work
and a combined score of |
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Justification: GRE requirement for incoming graduate students has been increased 1150 to further improve the quality of MME graduate students. |
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Existing (Page 351*) |
Proposed |
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Areas of Specialization Metals and Alloys Electronic materials Ceramics Polymers and Biomaterials |
Areas of Specialization Metals and Alloys Electronic materials Ceramics Polymers and Biomaterials Nanomaterials |
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Justification: “Nanomaterials” has been added as one of the specialty area. This is justified with creation of new “Nanotechnology” related courses (to be mentioned later) and hiring of faculty in this area. |
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Existing (Page 352*) |
Proposed |
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MSMSE Elective Courses: EEL 6332 Thin Film Engineering 3 EML 5103 Inter. Thermodynamics 3 EMA 5xxx Surface Science 3 EMA 5295 Principles of Composite Materials 3 EGM 5354 FEM Applications in Engineering 3 EGN 5367 Industrial Materials and Engineering Design 3 EMA 6126 Adv. Physical Matellurgy 3 EML 6233 Fatigue and Failure Analysis 3 EGM 6355 Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis 3 EML 5562 Adv. Electronic Packaging 3 EML 6908 Independent Study 1-3 EML 6910 Supervised Research 1-6 EML 6971 Master Thesis 1-6 EMA 5015 Introduction to Nanomaterials Engineering 3 EMA 5104 Adv. Mechanical Properties of Materials 3 |
MSMSE Elective Courses: (Each course is 3 credits unless stated otherwise)
EEL 6332 Thin Film
Engineering
EML 5103 Inter.
Thermodynamics
PHZ 6437C Surface
Physics
EMA 5295 Principles
of Composite Materials
EGM 5354 FEM
Applications in Engineering EGN 5367 Industrial Materials and Engineering
Design
EMA 6126 Adv.
Physical
EML 6233 Fatigue and
Failure Analysis
EGM 6355 Nonlinear
Finite Element Analysis
EML 5562 Adv.
Electronic Packaging EML 6908 Independent Study 1-3 EML 6910 Supervised Research 1-6 EML 6971 Master Thesis 1-6 EMA 5015 Introduction to Nanomaterials
Engineering
EMA 5104 Adv.
Mechanical Properties of Materials EMA 5016 Nanoelectronic Materials EMA 6518 Transmission Electron MicroscopyEMA 5xxx Ceramic ProcessingEMA 5xxx Fundamentals of Materials Processing EMA 5xxx Nanoparticle Technology EMA 5xxxx: Nanoscale Modeling of Materials EMA 6xxx Electronic Processes of Ceramic Materials EMA 6xxx Mechanical Properties of Polymers EMA 6xxx Polymer Processing and Engineering |
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Justification: New courses have been listed under MSE electives as Ph.D. program in MSE is being developed. EMA courses have appeared in the Curriculum Committee Bulletin #6 April 27, 2004. |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Admission Requirements b) GRE of at least 1120 points on the verbal and quantitative sections with the following minimum on the individual components: verbal ³ 450 and quantitative ³ 650. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Admission Requirements
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Justification: GRE requirement for incoming gradute students has been increased 1150 to further improve the quality of MME students. |
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Thermo/Fluid EGM 6586 Fluid Mechanics Applications in Physiological Systems EGM 6587 Applied Biomedical & Diagnostic Measurements EGM 6588 Solid Mechanics Applications in Physiological Systems |
Thermo/Fluid EGM/BME 6586 Fluid Mechanics Applications in Physiological Systems EGM/BME 6587 Applied Biomedical & Diagnostic Measurements EGM/BME 6588 Solid Mechanics Applications in Physiological Systems
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Justification: Some of the courses have been cross listed with BME. Hence, the prefix has been modfied as EGM/BME instead of EGM. |
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Examinations and Proposal and Final Defense Student must demonstrate graduate knowledge acquisition in four incremental stages in order to be awarded a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Stage I -Qualifying Exam (QE) Stage II -Proposal Defense (Graduate Seminar) Stage III Comprehensive Exam (CE) which is the PhD Candidacy Examination Stage IV -Final Defense In the semester prior to his/her taking the QE or CE, student must declare intention to take QE or CE and must declare a major field or area of research.
II. Proposal Defense (PD) The dissertation proposal will be presented by the student in the form of a Graduate Seminar in which he/she must submit a proposal for his/her dissertation. Students must declare their proposal subject after taking the Qualifying Exam but before taking the Compre-hensive Exam.
III. Comprehensive Exam (CE) Candidacy Examination The objective of the CE is to assess the depth of knowledge in the major field of research. The examination will be developed by the student’s dissertation committee. It must be taken before the end of the 2nd semester of Year 3.
IV. Final Defense (FD) There will be a public defense at a graduate seminar. |
Examinations and Proposal and Final Defense
Student must
demonstrate graduate knowledge acquisition in Stage I -Qualifying Exam (QE) Stage II -Proposal Defense (Graduate Seminar)
Stage
In the semester prior
to his/her taking the QE
II. Proposal Defense (PD)
The dissertation
proposal will be presented by the student in the form of a Graduate
Seminar in which he/she must submit a proposal for his/her dissertation.
Students must declare their proposal subject after taking
the Qualifying Exam
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Justification: It has been decided among all the departments of College of Engineering to eliminate “Candidacy Exam” stage. Instead of 4 stages (as in earlier catalog), now student has to pass 3 stages for a Ph.D. degree. |
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT: CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
CHANGES TO THE Ph.D. DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum Admission Requirements The requirements for admission to the doctoral program in civil engineering are: Applicants having a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from a U.S. institution must satisfy the following requirements for admission to the doctoral program: a. GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 in the master’s program b. GRE verbal plus quantitative of at least 1120 points c. Three letters of recommendation or the forms provided by the department d. A statement of objectives in which, in addition to other information, the intended research area must be clearly stated. (see identification of Research Area) Credentials of all other applicants including those with foreign degrees and those with B.S. degrees in other disciplines will be examined by the Graduate Committee on a case by case basis. Non-English speaking natives should have a TOEFL score of at least 550 points, or 213 computer based exam. In addition to the departmental requirements, all students must satisfy the University’s Admission and Graduate Policies and Procedures.
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Minimum Admission Requirements The requirements for admission to the doctoral program in civil engineering are: 1. Applicants having a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from a U.S. institution must satisfy the following requirements for admission to the doctoral program: a. GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 in the master’s program b. GRE verbal plus quantitative of at least 1120 points c. Three letters of recommendation or the forms provided by the department d. A statement of objectives in which, in addition to other information, the intended research area must be clearly stated. (see identification of Research Area) 2. Credentials of all other applicants including those with foreign degrees and those with B.S. degrees in other disciplines will be examined by the Graduate Committee on a case by case basis. Additional credentials that will be considered include, but are not limited to, work experience, awards and recognitions, publications and presentations, and other professional experience. All applicants are encouraged to submit a detailed resume with their application for evaluation.
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Rationale: (1) Adding numbering to more clearly spell out the required items. (2) Adding the option to accept applicants who have demonstrated their potential as a successful graduate student through their professional accomplishments.
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Course Requirement The program will consist of at least 90 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree, 66 hours of which are course work and 24 hours dissertation, or at least 60 semester credit hours beyond the M.S. degree, 36 hours of which are course work and 24 hours dissertation. A central requirement is the completion and oral defense of a dissertation based upon original research. The selection of courses must be structured based on the rules that follow. A list of core and elective courses also follows: 1. Minimum credits in Mathematics 6 2. Minimum 6000 or higher level credits in Civil & Environmental Engineering 21 3. Minimum total credits in Civil & Environmental Engineering 42 4. Minimum core credits in each of the three major areas in Civil & Environmental Engineering (core courses follow) 18 5. Maximum credits outside Civil & Environmental Engineering and Mathematics (with advisor’s approval) 18 6. Minimum dissertation credits 24 7. Minimum total credits beyond the B.S. degree 90 8. Total minimum credits beyond the M.S. degree 60
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Course Requirement The
program will consist of at least 90 semester credit hours beyond the
baccalaureate degree,
1. Minimum 3 credits in Mathematics or Statistics. 2. Minimum 18 core credits in the selected major area in Civil and Environmental Engineering. 3. Any deviation from requirements 1 and 2 above must be justified in writing and approved by the CEE Graduate Program Director. |
Rationale: (1) Changing credit requirements for courses versus dissertation (with added explanations) as adopted by the College of Engineering. (2) Adding credit transfer policy. (3) Reducing minimum math/stat requirements and simplifying detailed course requirements that are confusing and often conflicting.
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Supervisory Committee The student’s supervisory committee should be appointed as soon as possible within the 15-month period after the student has been admitted to the Ph.D. program. The committee should have a minimum five members, at least three from the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and at least one from outside the department, but within FIU. All committee members should have a Ph.D. degree.
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Supervisory Committee
The student’s supervisory committee should be
appointed as soon as possible and
within the 15-month period after the student has been admitted to the Ph.D.
program. The committee
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Rationale: (1) Changing the minimum number of supervisory committee members from five to four to be consistent with the University Graduate School standards. (2) Specifying actions that need to be taken by supervisory committees following their appointment.
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Examinations Students must demonstrate graduate knowledge acquisition in three incremental stages to be awarded a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering:
Stage I - Qualifying Examinations: the student must successfully pass a Qualifying Examination based on the student’s course work. This examination will take place at a time determined by the student’s graduate advisor and supervisory committee. The research committee must certify that the student is capable of completing all required course work for the degree by the end of the semester in which the examination is given. This exam cannot be taken later than the semester in which the student has completed 66 credits of course work. The Department will announce each semester the dates of the Qualifying Exams and the students who are candidates to take it. The exam will have two parts. Part A applies to all students within each major area and contains 8 to 10 problems from the core courses. Student may select 6 problems to solve. The exam will be given in one designated room and will last 8 hours and will be open-book. Part B is specific to each student’s area of specialization, will be prepared by the advisor and supervisory committee, and will contain problems within each student’s main area of research. The examination will last one weekend (i.e., problems will be given to the student at 5:00 pm on a Friday and returned by 9:00 am on the following Monday) and will also be open-book. All exams will be graded within a month from the date of the examination. Each student will be informed in writing about his/her overall performance. A student can only fail this exam once. If the student fails the exam, the student will have to take it again the following semester.
Stage II – Comprehensive Examination (Proposal Presentation): the student must successfully complete a Comprehensive Examination. The examination will be in a format of a graduate seminar. It will consist of presenting a dissertation proposal in front of the supervisory committee, other faculty members, students, and visitors. The proposal must be prepared based on the guidelines for dissertation preparation and have the approval of the advisor and the supervisory committee. In the proposal the student has to demonstrate that the work is original and of practical significance to the profession, and that he/she has adequately been prepared to undertake it as determined by the majority of the committee. Preliminary results of the work in progress should also be presented (i.e., the proposal must be presented at least one year before the expected graduation, but not later than the end of the fourth year). A student can fail the Comprehensive Exam only once (i.e., a student can take this exam a total of two times).
Stage III – Final Oral Defense: the student must conduct the proposed research, write a dissertation, and successfully complete the oral defense of the work as determined by the majority of the supervisory committee. The defense will be in the format of a graduate seminar. Final defense should take place no later than the end of the seventh year after admission with BS degree or the sixth year after admission with an MS degree unless an extention has been granted (see previous description for length of study). A student can fail the Final Oral Defense only once. Following a successful defense of the dissertation, as determined by a majority vote of the student’s supervisory committee, the dissertation must be forwarded to the Dean of the College of Engineering and the Dean of the University Graduate School for their approvals. All disserations should also conform to the Unversity guidelines (see “Regulations for the Thesis and Dissertation Preparation”). One final approved bound copy of the dissertation should be delivered to the Chairperson of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, one to the advisor, and one to each member of the supervisory committee. Additional copies must be given to the University Graduate School as specified by the University guidelines. |
Examinations
A student must successfully complete the following written exam and oral defenses in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering:
1. Qualifying Exam: The Qualifying Exam must be taken as soon as possible and no later than the semester the student completing the minimum course requirements. The exam consists of 8 problems covering materials from core courses as determined by the student’s supervisory committee. The exam will be open-book and the student will be given 8 hours to solve all 8 problems. In the event that a student fails the exam, he or she can retake it only once in the subsequent semester. The student is admitted into Ph.D. candidacy the semester after passing this exam.
2. Proposal Defense: The proposal defense must be completed at least one year prior to the expected graduation date. In addition to the five-page proposal (brief version) required by the University Graduate School, the student must prepare a detailed proposal that contains, at a minimum, background information, problem statement, objectives, literature review, methodology, work plan, and schedule. The proposal must be submitted to each committee member at least two weeks prior to the defense date. The defense will be given in the form of a graduate seminar that is open to all faculty, students, and visitors. A student can take the proposal defense twice.
3. Dissertation Defense: A draft dissertation must be submitted to each committee member at least three weeks prior to the date of the defense. The defense will be given in the form of a graduate seminar that is open to all faculty, students, and visitors. A student can fail this defense only once. In addition to dissertation copies to the University Graduate School, the student must deliver one final approved bound copy to the Department Chairperson, one to the major advisor, and one to each member of the supervisory committee.
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Rationale: (1) Sections are completely rewritten to remove typos, grammatical errors, unreasonable requirements (e.g., a dissertation can be approved with a majority vote of the student’s supervisory committee), etc. (2) Combine Part A and Part B requirements. Students now solve all 8 questions in only their areas of specialty. The Part A requirement, which requires all students to take the same exam, could not be implemented because the CEE Ph.D. program does not have a common set of core courses for students from different specialty areas.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
CHANGES TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAM
FACULTY CONTACT: SYED AHMED
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Construction Management Irtishad U. Ahmad, P.E., Chairperson and Associate Professor Syed M. Ahmed, Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director Ronald A. Baier, P.E., Instructor and Undergraduate Advisor Amaury A. Caballero, P.E., Assistant Professor Eugene D. Farmer, A.I.A., Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director Jose D. Mitrani, P.E., Associate Professor Zeljko M. Torbica, Instructor Yimin Zhu, Assistant Professor
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Construction Management Irtishad U. Ahmad, P.E., Chairperson and Associate Professor Syed M. Ahmed, Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director Ronald A. Baier, P.E., Instructor and Undergraduate Advisor Amaury A. Caballero,
P.E., Eugene D. Farmer, A.I.A., Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director Jose D. Mitrani, P.E., Associate Professor
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Rationale: Dr. Zeljko Torbica is no longer an FIU employee. Dr. Ryoo joined FIU in summer 2004.
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Admission Application Students desiring to enter the Construction Management graduate program must formally apply to the University for acceptance at http://www.fiu.edu/gradadm. See the catalog for graduate application instructions.
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Admission Application Students desiring to enter the Contstruction Management graduate program must formally apply to the University for acceptance at http://www.fiu.edu/gradadm. Students can also send their application material to: Florida
International University See the catalog for graduate application instructions.
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Rationale: Added additional information on application material.
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Admission Requirements In order to be admitted, applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business or equivalent related fields. Students with baccalaureate degrees in other fields may be accepted with the understanding that they will be required to take specified basic courses to provide an adequate background for more advanced courses. In addition, applicants must have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the upper division course work related to their undergraduate degree. In addition to the GPA requirement, the eligibility of an applicant will be determined on the basis of: · letters of reference(minimum of three); · work experience · GRE or GMAT scores · Other relevant factors, including but not limited to awards, recognitions, published journal articles, conference presentation, etc.
Applicants who do not satisfy the GPA requirement will be evaluated by the Department’s Graduate Program Director and may be recommended for admission on a probationary status.
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Admission Requirements In order to be admitted,
applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Construction
Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business or equivalent related
fields. Students with baccalaureate degrees in other fields may be accepted
with the understanding that they
Eligiblity for admission for those students whose upper division undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) may be evaluated on the basis of one or more of the following:
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letters of reference · work experience · GRE or GMAT scores · Other relevant factors, including but not limited to awards, recognitions, published journal articles, conference presentation, etc. Applicants who do not
satisfy the GPA requirement will be evaluated by the Department’s Graduate
Program Director
based on the factors identified earlier,
and may be recommended for admission on a
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Rationale: Remove ambiguity about the requirement of basic undergraduate courses. Also, do not want to make GRE mandatory for every student that applies to the MS program.
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Curriculum Students seeking to obtain a Master of Science Degree in Construction Management have a choice of either a thesis or a non-thesis option. The 36 semester hour thesis option consists of a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work and up to six semester hours of thesis. The non-thesis option consists of 36 semester hours of course work and may include up to six semester hours of independent studies. A student shall not register for masters thesis without first having received the approval from his/her advisor, his/her supervisory committee, and the Chairperson of the Department. A student may not register for independent studies without first having received the approval of his/her advisor, and the Chairperson of the Department. Students granted tuition waivers are expected to complete the thesis option.
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Curriculum Students seeking to
obtain a Master of Science Degree in Construction Management have a choice
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Rationale: Given the varied background of students that apply to the MS program, it was felt that some distinction needs to be made based on prior academic preparation.
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Transfer of Credit (Page 325-326) Only graduate (5000 - 7999) level work to the extent of two courses, totaling not more than six semester hours, earned with a grade of ‘B’ or better may be transferred from another institution, or from post baccalaureate work at the University except as noted otherwise in this catalog. Credits transferred from other universities may be applied toward meeting the degree requirements but the grades earned will not be computed in the student’s grade point average. Acceptance of transfer of credit requires approval of the student’s advisor, supervisory committee (if thesis option) and the Department Chairperson. Petitions for transfer of credit for a masters degree should be made during the student’s first term of enrollment in the masters program. No courses taken by correspondence or as part of a baccalaureate degree may be used toward a graduate degree. |
Transfer of Credit
Only graduate (5000 - 7999) level work to
the extent of two courses, totaling not more than six semester hours, earned
with a grade of ‘B’ or better may be transferred from another institution,
or from post baccalaureate work at the University except as noted otherwise
in this catalog. Credits transferred from other universities may be applied
toward meeting the degree requirements but the grades earned will not be
computed in the student’s grade point average.Acceptance of transfer of
credit requires approval of the student’s advisor,
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Examination (Page 326) A final comprehensive examination is required for thesis masters candidates and may be required for non-thesis masters candidates. A passing grade must be obtained in order to qualify for graduation. This examination will cover at least the candidate’s field of concentration and may include any other topics of general construction knowledge. For a candidate who elected the thesis option, the examination will be administered by his/her supervisory committee. For a candidate who elected the non-thesis option, the examination will be administered byan examination committee comprised of three faculty appointed by the Department Chairperson. The final comprehensive examination may be waived at the option of the Department Chairperson for candidates selecting the non-thesis, non-project, coursework only option. Candidates desiring a waiver must petition their request no later than the second week of their last semester prior to graduating. |
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Special Students Students wishing to enroll in courses during the application process may do so as a special student. Students must consult an advisor for approval and complete a special student enrollment waiver. Without this waiver and advisor approval, there is no guarantee that the courses taken will be accepted for graduation. No more than 15 semester credits of work taken as a special student can be applied towards graduation. Students taking courses under the special student designation should consult other sections of this catalog for pertinent regulations covering the special student status. |
Special Students
Students wishing to enroll in courses during
the application process may do so as a special student
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Grades The Department of Construction Management requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken towards a masters degree. The minimum acceptable grade for any work attempted as a graduate student is a “C.” Students required to take 3000 and 4000 level prerequisite courses shall take them until they complete them with a grade of “P” or better (or “C” or better). All grades other than “P” grades (regardless of course level) will be counted when calculating the student’s graduate grade point average. |
Grades The Department of Construction Management requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken towards a masters degree. The minimum acceptable grade for any work attempted as a graduate student is a “C.”
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Graduation In order to be eligible to graduate the student must have successfully completed his/her plan of study as established with the student’s graduate advisor, his/her supervisory committee (if applicable), and the Department Chairperson. This includes completion of all applicable graduate course work with an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0. A student choosing the thesis option must also have submitted a complete masters thesis, whose format, content, and presentation must be acceptable to and approved by his/her graduate advisor, supervisory committee, Department Chairperson, College Dean, and University Graduate School. Students must additionally have successfully passed his/her final examination if one is required. (See Examination, above). Students should contact an advisor at least one semester prior to their projected graduation and request a review of their file. At the start of the final semester the student is required to complete an Application for Graduation. If for any reason a student fails to graduate in the semester after applying for graduation, the student must reapply for graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to ascertain that all requirements for graduation, as stated in the University Catalog and in the Department Program sheets, have been met.
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Graduation
In order to be eligible to graduate the
student must have successfully completed his/her plan of study as
established with the student’s graduate advisor, his/her supervisory
committee (if applicable), and the Department Chairperson. This includes
completion of all applicable graduate course work with an overall minimum
grade point average of 3.0. A student choosing the thesis option must also
have submitted a complete masters thesis, whose format, content, and
presentation must be acceptable to and approved by his/her graduate advisor,
supervisory committee, Department Chairperson, College Dean, and University
Graduate School.
Students should contact an advisor at least one semester prior to their projected graduation and request a review of their file. At the start of the final semester the student is required to complete an Application for Graduation. If for any reason a student fails to graduate in the semester after applying for graduation, the student must reapply for graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to ascertain that all requirements for graduation, as stated in the University Catalog and in the Department Program sheets, have been met. |
Rationale: Deleted unnecessary information.
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Core Curriculum (Page 326-327) The core curriculum is required of students lacking appropriate and acknowledged (by advisor) course work in the topics below. Students required to take a core course will register for 3 credits of which 2 will count towards the 36 credits needed to complete the degree. Maximum number of core credits applicable towards degree: 12. Students with prior specific course work in these areas may not take these courses for credit towards degree.
BCN 5618 Fundamentals of Construction Estimating 3 BCN 5645 Construction Economic Analysis 3 BCN 5766 Codes and Regulations 3 BCN 5728 Principles of Construction Scheduling 3 BCN 5746 Construction Legal Environment 3 BCN 5406 Principle of Building Structures for Construction Management 3
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Students (CM majors) requiring 30 credit hours to graduate cannot take any of the foundation courses. Students requiring 33 credit hours to graduate must take three courses (9 credits) from the foundation courses listed below – unless exempted by the Graduate Program Director. Students requiring 36 credits to graduate must take four courses (12 credits) from the list of foundation courses given below – unless exempted by the Graduate Program Director. BCN 5618 Fundamentals of Construction Estimating 3 3 BCN 5645 Construction Economic Analysis 3 3 BCN 5766 Codes and Regulations 3 3 BCN 5728 Principles of Construction Scheduling 3 3 BCN 5746 Construction Legal Environment 3 3 BCN 5406 Principles of Building Structures for Construction Management 3 Construction Management 3
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Rationale: Changed “Core Curriculum” to “Foundation Courses” as the former title was misleading. Also, provided more details as to who can take how many foundation courses.
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Construction Management Electives (Page 327) Balance of 36 credits to be taken from list below. Nine credits must be selected from courses marked with an asterisk (*). Thesis students may take up to 6 credits of BCN 6971, and all students may take up to 6 credits of BCN 5905 (see note below).
BCN 5022 Housing for Developing Countries 3 BCN 5588 Vulnerability Analysis 3 BCN 5589 Hazard Mitigation 3 *BCN 5626 Construction Cost Analysis & Control 3 BCN 5706 Interdisciplinary Aspects of Housing 3 *BCN 5716 Productivity in Construction 3 BCN 5735 Hazardous Materials & Waste in Construction 3 BCN 5738 Construction Safety Management 3 BCN 5749 Advanced Construction Documentation 3 *BCN 5755 Construction Financial Management 3 *BCN 5771 Management & Marketing of Const. Services 3 BCN 5772 Management of Construction Organizations 3 BCN 5784 Construction Information Systems1 3 BCN 5905 Directed Independent Studies1 3-6 BCN 5906 Special Topics 3-6 BCN 6473 Systems Approach for Housing Planning 3 *BCN 6642 Value Engineering in Construction 3 BCN 6775 Decision & Risk Analysis in Construction 3 *BCN 6785 Advanced Estimating and Bidding Strategy 3 BCN 6788 Artificial Intelligence in Construction Management 3 BCN 6916 Developments in Construction Technologies 3 BCN 6935 Graduate Seminar 3 BCN 6971 Thesis1 3-6 1Note: A student shall not register for BCN 5905 or BCN 6971, without the approval of his/her advisor, and the Department Chairperson. |
Construction Management Electives
BCN 5022 Housing for Developing Countries 3 3 BCN 5588 Vulnerability Analysis 3 3 BCN 5589 Hazard Mitigation 3 3
BCN 5706 Interdisciplinary Aspects of Housing 3 3
BCN 5735 Hazardous Materials & Waste in Construction 3 Construction 3 BCN 5738 Construction Safety Management 3 3 BCN 5747 Construction Law Case Studies 3 3 BCN 5749 Advanced Construction Documentation 3 3
BCN 5772 Management of Construction Organizations 3 Organizations 3 BCN 5784 Construction Information Systems1 3 BCN 5905 Directed Independent Studies1 3-6 BCN 5906 Special Topics 3-6 BCN 6473 Systems Approach for Housing Planning 3
BCN 6775 Decision & Risk Analysis in Construction 3
BCN 6788 Artificial Intelligence in Construction Management 3 3 BCN 6916 Developments in Construction Technologies 3 Technologies 3 BCN 6935 Graduate Seminar 3 BCN 6971 Thesis1 3-6 1Note: A student shall not register for BCN 5905 or BCN 6971, without the approval of his/her advisor, and the Department Chairperson. |
Rationale: Deleted the requirement of taking asterisk courses as it was no longer felt necessary to impose that condition.
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Course Description (Page 327-329) BCN 5406 Principles of Building Structures for Construction Management (3). Applications of the principles of mechanics to engineering problems of equilibrium, strength, and stiffness. Topics include equilibrium of forces, stress, strain, torsion, beams, and columns. Core curriculum course. See discussion, above. BCN 5618 Fundamentals of Construction Estimating (3). Principles and practices of estimating providing application and drill in surveying quantities of labor and materials for general construction projects: excavation, concrete and formwork, carpentry, masonry, structural steel, lath and plaster, interior finishes. Core curriculum course. See discussion, above. BCN 5645 Construction Economic Analysis (3). Nature of construction costs, funding sources and arrangements, capital requirements, bonding, insurance, risk and contingency evaluation, general office operations, and bidding procedures. Core curriculum course. See discussion, above. BCN 5728 Principles of Construction Scheduling (3). The application of the Critical Path Method and Program Evaluation Review Technique to construction planning, scheduling vs. actual job expenditures. Cost forecasting development of unit prices from field data. Laboratory is included which consists of computer applications. Core curriculum course. See discussion, above.
BCN 5746 Construction Legal Environment (3). Legal and business aspects of engineering contracts and specifications in the construction industry. Analysis, study of precedents, and application of contract clauses, including changes, changed conditions, termination, disputes, payments, risk and insurance, inspection, liquidated damages, and technical requirements. Core curriculum course. See discussion, above.
BCN 5766 Codes and Regulations (3). Study of building codes required by local, county, and state levels and their relation to quality control. Core curriculum course. See discussion, above.
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Course Description BCN 5406 Principles of Building Structures for Construction Management (3). Applications of the
principles of mechanics to engineering problems of equilibrium, strength,
and stiffness. Topics include equilibrium of forces, stress, strain,
torsion, beams, and columns. BCN5618 Fundamentals of Construction Estimating(3).
Principles and practices of estimating
providing application and drill in surveying quantities of labor and
materials for general construction projects: excavation, concrete and
formwork, carpentry, masonry, structural steel, lath and plaster, interior
finishes. BCN 5645 Construction Economic Analysis (3).
Nature of construction costs, funding sources
and arrangements, capital requirements, bonding, insurance, risk and
contingency evaluation, general office operations, and bidding procedures BCN 5728 Principles of Construction Scheduling (3).
The application of the Critical Path Method
and Program Evaluation Review Technique to construction planning, scheduling
vs. actual job expenditures. Cost forecasting development of unit prices
from field data. Laboratory is included which consists of computer
applications. BCN 5746 Construction Legal Environment (3).
Legal and business aspects of engineering
contracts and specifications in the construction industry. Analysis, study
of precedents, and application of contract clauses, including changes,
changed conditions, termination, disputes, payments, risk and insurance,
inspection, liquidated damages, and technical requirements. BCN 5766 Codes and Regulations (3).
Study of building codes required by local,
county, and state levels and their relation to quality control. |
Rationale: Deleted redundant information
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN AFFAIRS - DEPARTMENT:
COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS
CHANGES TO THE MASTER'S DEGREE IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
FACULTY CONTACT: ALFREDO ARDILA
Lemmietta G. McNeilly, Associate Professor and Chairperson
Jean Mead, Clinical Assistant Professor
Alfredo Ardila, Associate Professor
Mark Witkind, Clinical Associate Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is one of the departments in the School of Health. This department offers a master’s degree program in Speech Language Pathology. Additionally, eight undergraduate prerequisite courses are offered for interested applicants with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline. The unique focus of the CSD department is one of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CLD). The goal of the department is to educate CLD professionals to meet the needs of multicultural populations of individuals with Communication Disorders. Students matriculating in the program will benefit from the infusion of CLD throughout the curriculum. The program allows full time and part time enrollment. All degree requirements need to be completed within six years from the initial date of enrollment.
Students will have opportunities to receive clinical education from a variety of clinical settings in the Miami Metropolitan area including hospitals, schools, private practices and community based clinics. They will also engage in research projects with faculty members. A description of the admission requirements and description of master’s programs follow.
Admission Criteria
Applicants for admission to the master’s degree program must meet the current FIU minimum standards for admission to graduate school.
1. 3.0 grade point average last 60 hours of undergraduate study
2. GRE score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative sections combined)
3. TOEFL score of 550 for foreign students whose primary language is other than English
Additionally, the CSD department requires the following for admission to the graduate program:
1. FIU Graduate School application
2. Letter of interest summarizing interests
3. Two letters of recommendation from persons with knowledge of academic performance
4.
Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or completion
of the 8 9
required prerequisite courses.
Requirements for students without a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders
The department
of Communication Sciences and Disorders requires an individual applying for the
master’s degree to hold a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or its
equivalent. An applicant’s undergraduate background influences the time
necessary to complete the graduate degree, as there are
8 9
prerequisite courses required for entrance to the graduate program. Interested
individuals should contact the department prior to completing an application for
admission. The following courses or their equivalents are required for all
interested persons without an undergraduate degree in communication disorders:
SPA 4002 Survey of Communication Disorders 3
SPA 4004 Introduction to Normal Speech & Language
Development 3
SPA 4011 Speech & Hearing Science 3
SPA 4030 Introduction to Audiology 3
SPA 4050 Clinical Management in Communication
Disorders 3
SPA 4101 Anatomy & Physiology of Speech &
Hearing 3
SPA 4101L Anatomy & Physiology of Sp. & Hear. Lab 1
SPA 4112 Principles of Phonetics 3
LIN 3013 General Linguistics 3
The newly developed Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology consists of 58-65 graduate hours. The specific credit hours required will depend upon student’s selection of thesis versus non-thesis options. Nine credit hours of the program are in one of several specialization tracks that the student will select. Current tracks emphasize bilingual, medical-pediatric, educational, or gerontological aspects of communication disorders. Each track requires an additional credit hour earned for a research project related to the track selected by the applicant. The amount of time required to complete the program of study will vary. Full time enrollment will require four semesters and two summers to complete the program of study. The maximum of six years for individuals enrolled part time is allowed. Student progress will be monitored each semester by departmental faculty.
An overall GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation. A grade of “B” or higher is required for all courses in your program of study. A grade of “B-“ is not acceptable. If a student receives a grade that is lower than “B”, then that course must be retaken, however a course can be repeated only once. A passing grade is required in each clinical practicum course for continuation in or completion of the program. Any student that earns a grade of “B-“ or lower in two clinical practica courses will be terminated from the program.
Clinical practicum hours will be obtained in a
variety of community settings. All students will take a minimum of
three four
semesters of clinical practicum in three different settings. A minimum of
375 400
clock hours is required for graduation. Passage of comprehensive exams is
required for degree completion.
The program of study provides students with
theoretical and clinical education to develop the competencies needed to
practice as a speech-language pathologist. Upon completion of the master’s
degree, the graduate will have met all academic and practicum requirements for
the certificate of clinical competence awarded by the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association. All students must pass
he PRAXIS (600 passing score) during the last year enrolled in the
program. The Master of Science degree program in speech-language pathology at
Florida International University is a Candidate
for accreditedation by the
Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
MD 20852, 301-897-5700. This is a
“pre-accreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging
programs for a maximum period of five years. The program was awarded this status
beginning the fall semester of 2000 and the program submitted the application
for full accreditation and received a site visit during the month of October
2003. Please feel free to contact the CAA if you have any questions
about accreditation.
Program of Study
Graduate Core Health Sciences Course (3)
HSC
SPA xxxx
5571 Ethical & Legal Aspects of Health Care
Professions 3
Core Courses in Speech Language Pathology (50)
Practical Courses (8)
SPA 5132 Technological Innovations in Speech-
Language-Hearing Sciences 2
SPA 5553 Differential Diagnosis of Communicative
Disorders 3
SPA 5805 Research Methodology in Communication
Disorders 3
Speech (20)
SPA 5401 Phonological Disorders 3
SPA 5225 Fluency Disorders 3
SPA 5216 Vocal and Velopharyngeal Disorders 3
SPA 5106 Neurological Bases of Communication
Disorders 3
SPA 6232 Neuromotor Communication Disorders 3
SPA6559 Augmentative/Alternative Communication 3
SPA 6565 Dysphagia 2
Language (11)
SPA 5473 Cultural & Linguistic Diversity (CLD) in
Communication Disorders 3
SPA 5403 Language Learning in Preschool Children 3
SPA 5404 Language Learning in School-Aged
Children 2
SPA 6410 Aphasia and Related Disorders 3
Audiology (3)
SPA 6322 Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation 3
Clinical Practicum
(9 12)
SPA 5500 Basic Clinical Practicum 3
SPA 5502 Intermediate Clinical Practicum 3
SPA 6505 Advanced Clinical Practicum 3
One clinical practicum must be repeated for a total of 12 credits in clinical practica
Research [Thesis–6 credit] or Specialty Track [Non-Thesis–10 credits]
Students are required to select a thesis or non-thesis options as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master’s degree. For the thesis option students will enroll in six hours of thesis (SPA 6971) credits. The non-thesis option (10 credits) mandates nine credits of coursework in one of the specialization tracks and one credit for a Master’s Project (SPA 6930). Elective courses taken towards the 10 credit requirement must be approved by the academic advisor.
SPA 6005 Assessment & Treatment of the Bilingual
Child with Communication Disorders 3
LIN 5720 Second Language Acquisition 3
SPA 6930 Master’s Project 1
Educational
LIN 5732 Speech Errors and Linguistic Knowledge 3
EEX 6019 Autism 3
SPS 6199 Family School Consultation and
Collaboration 3
Gerontological Aspects of Communication Disorders
OTH 5613 Interdisciplinary Approach to Aging 3
DEP 6465 Psychology of Culture and Aging 3
DEP 6466 Cognitive Processes in Aging 3
Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Pediatrics
PHC 6009 AIDS Epidemiology and Control 3
PHC 6115 International Public Health 3
PHC 6530 Principles of Maternal & Child Health 3
PHC 6538 Genetic Issues in Public Health 3
SPA 6930 Master’s Project
SPA 6485 Medical Speech Language Pathology 3
SPA 6486 Assessment & Intervention of Medically 3
Complex Children
SPA 6481 Genetics & Communication Disorders in
Pediatric Populations 3
SPA 6505 Medical Clinical Practicum (Advanced) 3
Course Descriptions
SPA 4002 Survey of Communication Disorders (3). Theory, evaluation, and therapeutic procedures with disorders of speech and language, including but not limited to, articulation disorders, childhood language disorders, aphasia, voice disorders, and disorders of fluency. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 4004 Introduction to Normal Speech and Language Development (3). The study of normal verbal speech and language acquisition. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 4011 Speech and Hearing Science (3). Study of speech and hearing physiology, acoustic phonetics, and speech perception. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 4030 Introduction to Audiology (3). Principles of auditory reception; the hearing mechanism; problems involved in measuring, evaluating, and conserving hearing. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 4050 Clinical Management in Communication Disorders (3). This course should be taken in the last semester of undergraduate prerequisite study. Clinical procedures for working in various practicum settings, using diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, writing behavioral objectives, procedures for report writing, and practical experience with clinicianmade and commercial materials. Provides directed clinical observation of the evaluation and rehabilitation of individuals with speech, language, and hearing problems. A minimum of 25 clock hours of observation will be required. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 4101 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing (3). Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms. Including nomenclature, respiration, phonation, articulation/resonance, the nervous system, and the auditory system. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 4112 Principles of Phonetics (3). Principles of phonetics and their application to speech. Classification of speech sounds according to various systems including, but not limited to, manner and place, distinctive features, and phonological processes. Phonetic transcription utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5106 Neurological Bases of Communication (3). The anatomical and physiological aspects of the central and peripheral nervous system as they pertain to communication acquisition and disorders. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
SPA 5132 Technological Innovations in Speech-Language Hearing Sciences (2). Technological innovations in speech language hearing sciences; lecture and laboratory exercises in the use of audio recordings, acoustic analysis and synthesis instrumentation. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
SPA 5216 Vocal and Velopharyngeal Disorders (3). Study of etiology, symptoms, and treatment strategies for a variety of vocal and craniofacial disorders. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5225 Fluency Disorders (3). Theories, assessment and treatment techniques for persons across the lifespan with fluency disorders. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5401 Phonological Disorders (3).
An examination of normal and deviant articulatory acquisition and behavior. Presentation of major theoretical orientations and the therapeutic principles based upon them. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5403 Language Learning in Preschool Children (3). Presentation of the linguistic development in children ages 0-5 years as well as the delays and disorders associated with language. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5404 Language Learning in School-Aged Children (2). Overview and evaluation of the language skills of school aged children including metalinguistic and discourse development. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5473 Cultural, Linguistic Diversity in Communication Disorders (3). A study of the relationship between culture and communication with application to assessment and intervention. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5500 Basic Clinical Practicum (3). Supervised practice with representative speech and language problems in the school settings. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5502 Intermediate Clinical Practicum (3). Supervised practice with communication problems in outpatient settings, private practices, rehabilitation. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5553 Differential Diagnosis of Communicative Disorders (3) The administration, evaluation and reporting of diagnostic tests and procedures used in assessment of speech and language disorders. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5571 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Care Professions (3). Legal and ethical issues of appropriate practice in the healthcare profession will be addressed in detail, relative to multicultural populations. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 5805 Research Methodology in Communication Disorders (3). Research design, statistical analysis (descriptive and inferential) and dissemination of experimental data, with an emphasis on clinical research. Legal/ethical and cultural consideration in research design and implementation will also be addressed. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 6005 Assessment & Treatment of the Bilingual Child with Communication Disorders (3). Assessment and treatment of normal and atypical language development across cultures. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 6232 Neuromotor Communication Disorders (3). A study of the medical, physical, occupational, speech, language, and hearing problems of the neuromotorically impaired client. Therapy techniques are reviewed and evaluated. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 6322 Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation (3). Provide information and strategies for aural habilitation intervention with hearing impaired children. Includes techniques of speech reading, auditory training and language for the hearing impaired. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 6406 Bilingual Language Acquisition (3). Development of normal atypical language in speakers of other languages. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 6410 Aphasia and Related Disorders (3). Consideration of the neurological and psychological aspects of aphasia and related approaches are discussed and evaluated. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 6481 Genetics & Communication Disorders in Pediatric Populations (3). Students will learn about the core clinical competencies in genetics that apply to the SLP profession.
SPA 6485 Medical Speech-Language Pathology (3). Provides overview of med terminology, health conditions, pharmacological effects related to Communication Disorders, assessment and intervention of Communication Disorders for pediatric and adult populations seen in the medical setting. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 6486 Assessment & Intervention of Medically Complex Children (3). Course provides overview of communication disorders and related issues in children with medically complex conditions. The social, psychological, health, financial, legal and cultural aspects of children with chronic health conditions will be addressed. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
SPA 6505 Advanced Clinical Practicum (3). Supervised practice with severe communication problems in area hospitals and longterm care facilities. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 6559 Augmentative/Alternative Communication (3). Assessment and intervention strategies and technology for individuals with severe communication impairments. Prereq-uisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 6565 Dysphagia (2). Information and training in the evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA 6930 Master’s Project (1-6). This course provides the student with an opportunity to explore in-depth a specific topic of interest in speech pathology. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
SPA 6938 Topics in Speech Pathology (1-3). This course is intended to give students information about topical issues in the field of Speech Language Pathology. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
SPA 6971 Master’s Thesis (1-6). Supervised research on an original research project submitted in partial fulfillment of the Master’s degree requirement. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
SPA XXXX Medical Clinical Practicum (Advanced) (3). Course will allow students the opportunity to engage in clinical practicum experiences at interdisciplinary medical settings with pediatric populations.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND URBAN AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS
CHANGES TO THE MASTER'S DEGREE IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
FACULTY CONTACT: ALFREDO ARDILA
Old Catalog Text
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Jean Mead, Clinical Assistant Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is one of the departments in the School of Health. This department offers a master’s degree program in Speech Language Pathology. Additionally, eight graduate prerequisite courses are offered for interested applicants with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline. The unique focus of the CSD department is one of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CLD). The goal of the department is to educate CLD professionals to meet the needs of multicultural populations of individuals with Communication Disorders. Students matriculating in the program will benefit from the infusion of CLD throughout the curriculum. The program allows full time and part time enrollment. All degree requirements need to be completed within six years from the initial date of enrollment.
Students will have opportunities to receive clinical education from a variety of clinical settings in the Miami metropolitan area including hospitals, schools, private practices and community based clinics. They will also engage in research projects with faculty members. A description of the admission requirements and description of masters program follow.
Requirements for students without a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders
The department of Communication Sciences and Disorders requires an individual applying for the master’s degree to hold a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or its equivalent. An applicant’s undergraduate background influences the time necessary to complete the graduate degree, as there are 8 prerequisite courses required for entrance to the graduate program. Interested individuals should contact the department prior to completing an application for admission. The following courses or their equivalents are required for all interested persons without an undergraduate degree in communication disorders.
SPA 4002 Survey of Communication Disorders (3)
SPA 4004 Intro to Normal Speech and Language Development (3)
SPA 4011 Speech and Hearing Science (3)
SPA4030 Intro Audiology (3)
SPA 4050 Clinical Management in Communication Disorders (3)
SPA 4101 Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hear (3)
SPA 4112 Principles of Phonetics (3)
LIN 3013 General Linguistics (3)
Proposed Catalog Text
Jean Mead, Clinical Assistant Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is one of the
departments in the School of Health. This department offers a master’s degree
program in Speech Language Pathology. Additionally, eight
nine undergraduate prerequisite courses are
offered for interested applicants with a bachelor’s degree in another
discipline. The unique focus of the CSD department is one of Cultural and
Linguistic Diversity (CLD). The goal of the department is to educate CLD
professionals to meet the needs of multicultural populations of individuals with
Communication Disorders. Students matriculating in the program will benefit
from the infusion of CLD throughout the curriculum. The program allows full
time and part time enrollment. All degree requirements need to be completed
within six years from the initial date of enrollment.
Students will have opportunities to receive clinical education from a variety of clinical settings in the Miami metropolitan area including hospitals, schools, private practices and community based clinics. They will also engage in research projects with faculty members. A description of the admission requirements and description of masters program follow.
Requirements for students without a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders
The department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
requires an individual applying for the master’s degree to hold a bachelor’s
degree in communication disorders or its equivalent. An applicant’s
undergraduate background influences the time necessary to complete the graduate
degree, as there are 8 9 prerequisite
courses required for entrance to the graduate program. Interested individuals
should contact the department prior to completing an application for admission.
The following courses or their equivalents are required for all interested
persons without an undergraduate degree in communication disorders.
SPA 4002 Survey of Communication Disorders (3)
SPA 4004 Intro to Normal Speech and Language Development (3)
SPA 4011 Speech and Hearing Science (3)
SPA4030 Intro Audiology (3)
SPA 4050 Clinical Management in Communication Disorders (3)
SPA 4101 Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hear (3)
SPA 4101 Anatomy & Physiology of Sp & Hear Lab (1)
SPA 4112 Principles of Phonetics (3)
LIN 3013 General Linguistics (3)
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY
AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT - TOURISM STUDIES
FACULTY CONTACT: STEVEN MOLL
At present, catalog reads:
Master of Science in Tourism Studies
Undergraduate Prerequisites (21)
ENC 3311 Advanced Research Writing 3
HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 4509 Tourism Marketing 3
HFT 4465 Finance for Tourism 3
HFT 3713 International Tourism 3
HFT 4520 Personal Sales Tactics for Hospitality Industry 3
ECO 2013 Macroeconomics 3
Core Requirements (24)
HFT 6562 Global Destinations Marketing Organizations 3
HFT 6586 Research and Statistical Methods 3
HFT 6507 Tourism Marketing on the Internet 3
HFT 6711 Tourism and Economics 3
HFT 6706 Environmental Management Systems for Tourism 3
HFT 6712 Tourism Planning and Regional Development 3
HFT 6715 Problem Solving in Travel and Hospitality 3
HFT 6472 Feasibility Studies for Tourism 3
Graduate Electives (15)
Students select an area of specialization (Some courses may be taken outside
the SHM. Must have advisor’s approval and signature)
Marketing
HFT 6555 E-Commerce 3
HFT 6596 Marketing Management 3
HFT Approved Elective 3
HFT Approved Elective 3
HFT Approved Elective 3
Management (select 5 courses)
HFT 6756 Convention and Meeting Management 3
HFT 6299 Case Studies in Hospitality Management 3
HFT 6296 Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism 3
HFT 6278 Time Share Management 3
HFT 6225 Multicultural Human Resources Mgmt for the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 6246 Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 6226 Motivation and Leadership 3
HFT 6245 Hospitality/Tourism Service Operations Management 3
Environmental Issues
LEI 5xxx Parks and Recreation Facilities Planning 3
EVR 5360 Protected Area Management 3
LAA 5235 Theory of Landscape Architecture 3
EVR Approved Elective 3
EVR Approved Elective 3
Advertising and Public Relations
PUR 5806 Integrated Advertising and Public Relations 3
PUR 5607 Advertising and Public Relations Management 3
PUR 5406 Multi-Cultural Communications 3
PUR Approved Elective 3
PUR Approved Elective 3
Others (To be submitted by student and approved by
Graduate Advisor) Industry Experience Requirement: 1300 hours
A minimum of 800 hours must be completed while enrolled in the degree
program at FIU. Work documentation is required.
Please Change to read as follows:
Master of Science in Tourism Studies
Undergraduate Prerequisites (21)
ECO 2013 Macroeconomics 3
ENC 3311 Advanced Research Writing 3
HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 3713 International Tourism 3
HFT 4465 Finance for Tourism 3
HFT 4509 Tourism Marketing 3
HFT 4520 Personal Sales Tactics for Hospitality Industry 3
Core Requirements (24)
HFT 6472 Feasibility Studies for Tourism 3
HFT 6507 Tourism Marketing on the Internet 3
HFT 6562 Global Destinations Marketing Organizations 3
HFT 6706 Environmental Management Systems for Tourism 3
HFT 6711 Tourism and Economics 3
HFT 6712 Tourism Planning and Regional Development 3
HFT 6715 Problem Solving in Travel and Hospitality 3
STA 6166 Statistical Methods in Research I 3
Graduate Electives (15)
Students select an area of specialization (Some courses may be taken outside
the SHM. Must have advisor’s approval and signature)
Marketing
HFT 6555 E-Commerce 3
HFT 6596 Marketing Management 3
HFT Approved Elective 3
HFT Approved Elective 3
HFT Approved Elective 3
Management (select 5 courses)
HFT 6756 Convention and Meeting Management 3
HFT 6299 Case Studies in Hospitality Management 3
HFT 6296 Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism 3
HFT 6278 Time Share Management 3
HFT 6225 Multicultural Human Resources Mgmt for the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 6246 Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 6226 Motivation and Leadership 3
HFT 6245 Hospitality/Tourism Service Operations Management 3
Environmental Issues
LEI 5xxx Parks and Recreation Facilities Planning 3
EVR 5360 Protected Area Management 3
LAA 5235 Theory of Landscape Architecture 3
EVR Approved Elective 3
EVR Approved Elective 3
Advertising and Public Relations
PUR 5806 Integrated Advertising and Public Relations 3
PUR 5607 Advertising and Public Relations Management 3
PUR 5406 Multi-Cultural Communications 3
PUR Approved Elective 3
PUR Approved Elective 3
Leisure Studies
LEI 5110 Program
Administration in Parks, Recreation and Sports 3
LEI 5440 Program Development in Parks, Recreation and Sports 3
LEI 5503 Liability and Law in Leisure, Recreation and Sports 3
LEI 5595 Seminar in Parks and Recreation Management 3
LEI 5605 Philosophical and Social Bases of Parks and Recreation Planning 3
LEI 5907 Directed Study in Parks and Recreation Management 3
LEI 6577 Leisure Services Marketing 3
Others (To be submitted by student and approved by
Graduate Advisor) Industry Experience Requirement: 1300 hours
A minimum of 800 hours must be completed while enrolled in the degree
program at FIU. Work documentation is required.
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY
CHANGES TO THE MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY MNGT.
FACULTY CONTACT: STEVEN MOLL
Master of Science in Hospitality Management – OLD
Master of Science in Hospitality Management
Undergraduate Prerequisites (24)
ENC 3311 Advanced Research Writing 3
FSS 3230C Introductory Commercial Food Production 3
FSS 4234C Advanced Food Production Management 3
or
HFT 4802 Catering Management 3
HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategy 3
HFT 3603 Law for the Hospitality Industry 3
or
HFT 4227 Travel Industry Law 3 HFT 3403 Accounting
for the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 4464 Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 4474 Management Accounting for the Hospitality Industry 3
Attendance at Dean’s Lectures is required for all graduate students
Core Requirements (27)
HFT 6246 Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality
Industry 3
HFT 6245 Hospitality/Tourism Service Operation Analysis 3
HFT 6296 Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism 3
HFT 6299 Case Studies in Hospitality Management 3
HFT 6555 e-Commerce for Hospitality and Tourism 3
HFT 6586 Research and Statistical Methods 3
HFT 6477 Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 6476 Feasibility Studies for the Hospitality Industry 1 3
or
HFT 6478 Restaurant Development 1 3
HFT 6697 Hospitality Law Seminar 3
HFT 6946 Graduate Internship 0
Graduate Hospitality Electives 12 1in place of HFT 6476 or
HFT 6478 and two electives, the student may choose to
complete
HFT 6916, the Hospitality Industry Research Project, which carries
a nine credit hour requirement. An additional graduate statistics
course will be required.
ENC 3311 Advanced Research Writing 3
FSS 3230C Introductory Commercial Food Production 3
DELETE
DELETE
HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategy 3
DELETE
DELETE
HFT 4464 Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry 3
DELETE
HFT 6245 Hospitality/Tourism Service Operations Management
3
HFT 6246 Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 6296 Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism 3
HFT 6299 Case Studies in Hospitality Management 3
DELETE HFT 6555
HFT 6446 Hospitality Enterprise Technologies 3
HFT 6477 Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry 3
HFT 6476 Feasibility Studies for the Hospitality Industry 1 3
or
HFT 6478 Restaurant Development 1 3
HFT 6586 Research and Statistical Methods 3
HFT 6697 Hospitality Law Seminar 3
HFT 6946 Graduate Internship 0
Graduate Hospitality Management Electives: 12
1 In place of HFT 6476 or HFT 6478 and two electives, the student may choose to complete HFT 6916, the Hospitality Industry Research Project, which carries a nine credit hour requirement. An additional graduate statistics course will be required.
Graduate Internship
Required for all graduate students unless prior experience warrants a waiver of this requirement (see advisor for information).
Industry Experience Requirement: 1300 hours
1000 hours of hospitality related practical training work experience is required plus 300 hours for the Graduate Internship. A minimum of 800 hours must be completed while enrolled in the graduate program at FIU. Work experience documentation is required.
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
CHANGES TO THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
FACULTY CONTACT: DIANN NEWMAN
HFT 3000 Introduction Hospitality & Tourism (3) FSS 3230 Introductory Food Production Management (3)
HFT 3403 Accounting or the Hospitality Industry (3) FSS 4234 Advance Food Prod. Management (3)
HFT 4464 Financial Analysis in the Hosp. Industry 1 (3) HFT 3210 Fundamentals of Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4474 Management Accounting for the Hosp Industry 1 (3) HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3423 Hospitality Information Technology 1 (3) HFT 3423 Hospitality Information Technology (3)
FSS 3230C Introductory Food Prod. Management (3) HFT 3453 Operations Control (3)
or or
FSS 4234C Advanced Food Prod. Management 1 (3) HFT 3454 Food & Beverage Cost Control (3)
HFT 4802C Catering Management 1 (3) HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategies (3)
HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategies (3) HFT 3600 Law for the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3603 Law for the Hospitality Industry (3) HFT 3xxx Leadership & Interpersonal Skills for the Hospitality Industry (3)
or HFT 4221 Human Resources Management for the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4227 Travel Industry Law (3) HFT 4323 Hospitality Facilities Management (3)
HFT 3210 Fundamentals of Management in the Hospitality Industry (3) HFT 4464 Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4221 Human Resources Management for the Hosp Industry (3) HFT 4474 Management Accounting for the Hospitality Industry
or HFT 4945 Advanced Internship (3 credits)
HFT 4224 Human Relations in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4240 Managing Service Organizations 1 (3)
ELECTIVES: 18 HOURS
1Prerequisite
RequiredChoose from hospitality
courses
Use to make up University Core Curriculum deficiencies
one track from the
following five (each is 15 credit hours)
Hotel/Lodging
Management
HFT 3453 Operations Control 1 (3)
HFT 4293 Hotel Foodservice Operations (3)
HFT 4323 Hospitality Facilities Management 1 (3)
HFT 4413 Lodging Systems & Procedures 1 (3)
HFT xxxx Track Elective (3)
HFT Advanced Internship (0)
(must be track related)
HFT 3454 Food & Beverage Control 1 (3)
HFT 3263 Restaurant Management (3)
HFT 3861 Beverage Management (3)
HFT 4853 Foodservice, Trends and Challenge 1 (3)
HFT 4809 Management of Foodservice Industry Segments 1 (3)
HFT 4945 Advanced Internship (0)
(must be track related)
Please consult with a School Advisor concerning our international programs.
Available for Distance Learning students only)*
Students select 15 credits from the distance learning courses that are made available for this program.
Courses will cover all aspects of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
*Currently offered in Jamaica and St. Petersburg, Florida.
Choose from hospitality courses
or
Use to make up University Core Curriculum deficiencies.
PROPOSAL
TO ESTABLISH UNIT-SPECIFIC GRADUATE ADMISSIONS STANDARDS
COLLEGE: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT: CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Statement:
Eliminate GRE requirement for admissions into the Master of Science degree programs in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Environmental and Urban Systems.
New Catalog Text:
No changes to the current catalog are needed.
This change has been included in the current catalog. It was originally made by the University Graduate School without processing through the Faculty Senate. This proposal is seeking the Faculty Senate’s approval of this change retroactively.
Rationale:
The CEE faculty approved the change for the following reasons:
1. We believe the GRE is not a reliable predictor of academic success of our applicants.
2. The emphasis of our programs is at the doctoral level and that is where comparative program evaluation is made.
3. At this point in the development of the program at FIU other identified factors are more important than is a consideration of GRE score in admissions decisions and program comparisons.
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE: NEW COURSE REQUESTS, LISTED BY DEPARTMENTS:
ARCHITECTURE:
ARC 1XXX
Design Concepts 2
3 credits
A continuation of design concepts 1 with a broader exploration design
principles, environmental and
human factors, as well as the examination of design ideas.
ARC 1XXX Introduction to Computer Applications in Design 1
3 credits
A practical exploration to introductory computer applications
appropriate to design disciplines.
ARC 1XXX Introduction to Computer Applications in Design 2
3 credits
A continuation of Introduction to Computer Applications in Design 1 with a
broader exploration of
introductory computer applications appropriate to design disciplines.
ARC 1XXX Introduction to Design 2
3 credits
A continuation of introduction to design 1 with broader explorations of
professional, technical, and
aesthetic aspects of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and
urban systems.
ARC 3XXX Special Topics Design Studio
4 credits
An architectural design studio based on a particular aspect of architectural
design under the direction
of appropriate faculty.
ARC 5XXX Special Topics Design Studio
6 credits
An architectural design studio based on a particular aspect of architectural
design and relevant
ideologies under the direction of appropriate faculty.
INTERIOR DESIGN:
IND 3XXX Special Topics Design Studio
4 credits
An interior design studio based on a particular aspect of interior design under
the direction of
appropriate faculty.
IND 5XXX History of 21st Century Furniture Design
3 credits
Students will research and analyze the social, political, technical, economic
and theoretical forces that
contribute to new movements in late 20th century furniture design.
IND 5XXX Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship in Furniture
Design 3credits
Learn about industry standards and entrepreneurial strategies that successful
designers and furniture
companies use when bringing new designs to different markets.
IND 5XXX Special Topics Design Studio
6 credits
An interior design studio based on a particular aspect of interior design and
relevant ideologies under
the direction of appropriate faculty
IND 5XXXC Advanced Furniture Design
6 credits
Research, analyze and design furniture using wood, metals and plastics
instruction will include
advanced technical skills and emphasis on qualitative and conceptual aspects of
design.
IND 5XXXC Furniture Design
6 credits
Providing a general overview of furniture design process, this design/build
studio course teaches
students about ergonomics, scale space, structure and materiality related to
furniture design.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE:
LAA 3XXX Special Topics Design Studio
4 credits
A landscape architectural design studio based on a particular aspect of
landscape architectural design
under the direction of appropriate faculty.
LAA 5XXX Special Topics Design Studio
6 credits
A landscape architectural design studio based on a particular aspect of
landscape architectural design
and relevant ideologies under the direction of appropriate faculty.
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE: COURSE CHANGE/DELETION
REQUESTS, LISTED BY DEPARTMENTS:
ARCHITECTURE:
ARC 4755 Course Description: To analyze the layering that composes
urban form and to offer a basis for
historical and theoretical information in order to take advantage of particular
experience. Different
periods urban history are presented.
INTERIOR DESIGN:
IND 4441 4 credits
IND 4943 Programming
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE:
LAA 1933C Delete
LAA 2934C Delete
LAA 4377C Delete
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES: NEW COURSE REQUESTS,
LISTED BY DEPARTMENTS:
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
BSC 6XXX Graduate Biology Internship
1-12 credits
Non-thesis/non-dissertation internship in a laboratory or program outside FIU
working under the
supervision of a host scientist and an FIU faculty member.
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY:
CHM 3XXX Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
3 credits
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry including atomic properties,
valence and molecular
orbital bonding, ionic solids, coordination chemistry and applications.
COMPUTER SCIENCE:
CEN 5XXX Software Design
3 credits
Study of object-oriented analysis and design of software systems based on the
standard design
language UML; case studies.
CEN 5XXX Software Testing
3 credits
Tools and techniques to validate software process artifacts: model validation,
software metrics,
implementation-based testing, specification-based testing, integration and
systems testing.
CEN 6XXX Software Specification
3 credits
Study of formal specification in the software development process; specification
methods; specification
of sequential and concurrent systems.
CEN 6XXX Software Verification
3 credits
Study of formal verification of software systems; verification methods;
verification of sequential and
concurrent software systems.
CGS 4XXX Applied Computer Networking II
3 credits
Advanced topics in applied networking: Advanced Ethernet, Wireless networking,
Security and
firewalls, network metering and monitoring, TCP/IP, router and switch
configuration.
COP 5XXX Advanced Computing and Network Security 3
credits
Security vulnerabilities. Symmetric and public key encryption. IP and
Transport level security, virtual
private networks. Authentication and Kerberos. Ke