Curriculum Proposal Form: Revise Course

Curriculum Proposal Form: Revise Course

Current Course Information

In this section, identify the the course as it is currently listed in the catalog.

Subject (Prefix)*

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Catalog Number*

Course Title*

Proposed Major Changes

Indicate the proposed areas of change and input new information as prompted.

Revise course subject

What is the new course subject (prefix)?*

Select

Revise Catalog Number

What is the new catalog number?*

Revise Course Title

Revised Title

Revise Course Description

Revised Description

Brief description of course content, e.g., "Quantitative methods of data analysis and chemical concept development; emphasis on multivariable, matrix, and computer methods." The course description should be limited to approximately 350 characters or less.

Add, drop, or revise UCORE designation

STOP

If seeking add, drop, or revise a UCORE designation on an existing course, you will not use this form. Please visit https://ucore.wsu.edu/ under "For Faculty and Advisors" for information on proposing a UCORE course, then follow the instructions listed there for new courses. Be aware there is a separate form for proposing a new UCORE capstone [CAPS] course. If there are major change requests not addressed with the form (example: temporary course status), please include the information in the rationale statement for the UCORE proposal.

Once the UCORE designator change is approved by the UCORE Committee, the course will be advanced through the Senate process.

Add or Drop the Graduate Capstone [GRADCAPS] designation

Add GRADCAPS

Drop GRADCAPS

Add writing in the major [M]

Requests for [M] status should be initiated through this form. The Registrar's Office will forward to the University Writing Committee for review and approval prior to advancing through the Senate process. Please upload the writing in the major rubric along with example syllabus and rationale statement. https://writingprogram.wsu.edu/

Add, drop, or revise a special course fee

STOP

The Faculty Senate does not process Special Course fee requests. If seeking to revise a Special Course Fee, first follow the procedures found in the WSU Business Policies and Procedures Manual (BPPM) at the following link https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/30-00-contents/30-95-special-course-fees. When approved, submit the appropriate Curriculum Proposal Form (New Course or Revise Course). Please note the approval of the special course fee in your rationale statement. Course proposals can be considered before the approval of the course fee, but the rationale should indicate the impact on the course offering if the course fee is not approved.

Add a conjoint course

What is the conjoint catalog number*

Note: Conjoint courses must meet the Graduate School guidelines which can be found in the EPPM. Undergraduate and graduate course numbers MUST have the same last two digits. Example: 435/535. Please make sure both numbers are available when requesting conjoint status.

Revise course credit

Course Credit

When referring to "face-to-face" instruction, during a standard 15-week semester, the following minimums apply (please see academic regulation 27 for further detail):

Lecture: 1 hour = 1 credit
Studio: 2 hours = 1 credit
Lab: 3 hours = 1 credit
Ensemble: 4 hours = 1 credit

Is this a variable credit course?

Yes

Lecture credits

Lecture minimum credits*

Lecture maximum credits*

Will this variable credit course have a non-lecture component?*

Yes

Studio minimum credits

Studio maximum credits

Lab minimum credits

Lab maximum credits

Ensemble minimum credits

Ensemble maximum credits

This course has a non-lecture component; OR is solely non-lecture in nature.

Studio credit

Lab credit

Ensemble credit

Add, revise, or remove repeat credit option

Add the option to repeat this course for credit.

What is the overall credit cumulative maximum?

This repeatable course does not have a credit cumulative maximum

Remove the credit cumulative maximum.

Remove the option to repeat this course for credit.

Revise grade type

What grading type will be used?

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Revise the term pattern that the course is typically offered

The course is typically offered during the following term(s):

Select all that apply.

Fall

Spring

Summer

The course is typically offered during the following year pattern:

Select one.

Even years

Odd years

All years

Supporting Documentation

Supporting documentation, including each of the checkboxed items indicated below, is required.

Canvas Syllabus Link

Complete your syllabus. For directions see the Syllabus Knowledge Base.

Please ensure that the syllabus is publicly viewable. If the syllabus has restricted access the revise course proposal will be returned to the department until a viewable syllabus is received, which will delay course approval

After you complete and publish your syllabus in the Canvas template, copy and paste the syllabus URL below.

[You must publish your syllabus within Canvas before the course review process can take place]

Rationale statement uploaded*

The Writing Committee form is available here

Rubrics for Writing Committee [M] review uploaded

Upload supporting documentation

Drag and drop files here or

Effective Date

The term this revision should go into effect*

To ensure completion of the approval process for the requested term, approvals of this submission from the Chair and Dean/Associate Dean should be received no later than October 1st prior to a requested Fall effective date, and February 1st prior to a Spring effective date. Please consider your departmental and college timelines when preparing proposals. Submissions will be accepted after the deadline but may not receive Faculty Senate approval in time for the requested effective term.

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Point of Contact

Department point of contact*

POC Email*

POC Phone*

Phone

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