College of Sciences 2019-20 Academic Updates Highlights

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Updates in the College of Sciences for the academic year 2019-20 include changes in Anthropology courses and tracks, updated restricted elective options in Forensic Science, adjustments to credit hours and core requirements in Psychology, and revised requirements for Sociology minors. These changes aim to enhance the academic offerings and provide students with more diverse and enriching educational experiences.

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College of Sciences 2019-20 Academic Updates Academic Advising Forum April 15, 2019

Anthropology New undergraduate coordinator, Dr. Sandra Wheeler (replacing Dr. Stacy Barber) New courses added to area study and restricted elective options for Anthropology BA: ANT3176 African Archaeology and Prehistory ANT4189 Lithic Analysis: Archaeology of Stone Tools Refreshed lists of restricted electives for all minors.

Anthropology (contd) Reminder: Last year, Anthropology introduced the Anthropological Methods and Practice Track in addition to the General track. This year the new track has additional choices to meet core requirements.

Forensic Science Biochemistry track Restricted elective hours changed from 5 to 6 Chemistry track Restricted elective hours changed from 8 to 13

Forensic Science (contd) Both Biochemistry and Chemistry tracks Additional courses added to restricted elective options including some from Criminal Justice CHS 4591 Forensic Science Internship now designated as capstone (signature experience) of degree Two new courses: CHM4235 Applied Molecular Spectroscopy CHM4225 Advanced Organic Chemistry

Psychology Psychology BS requires 56 - 57 hours Credit hour changes to Core requirements PSY3213C Research Methods in Psychology: 5 to 4 credits EXP3604 Cognitive Psychology: 4 to 3 credits Restricted Elective EXP3204 Sensation and Perception: 4 to 3 credits

Psychology (contd) Core requirements: Advanced Level changed from 31 to 29 credit hours Tracks changed from 12-14 hours to 15-16 hours

Sociology All Minors in Sociology Department Removed minimum course grade of C requirement Each requires 2.0 GPA over all courses used to meet requirements

Statistics Actuarial Science Minor (21 hours) Students must have completed ACG 2021, MAC2311C, 2312, and 2313 as well as STA2023 and 4321 prior to enrolling in courses for the minor. No longer requiring ECO 2013, STA 4163 and 4164, or STA 4322 BEFORE beginning the minor though ECO 2013 and STA 4322 are now required courses of the minor as of 2019. These revisions are a response to changes in Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) and exam requirements instituted by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).

Prerequisite Changes to Some Key Courses MAC2312 Calculus II: PR: Grade of "C" (2.0) or better in MAC 2311C, or credit by exam equivalency for MAC2311C, or C.I. Change: a score of 5 is no longer required for AP Calculus AB credit = MAC2311C to enroll in MAC2312. PCB3044 Ecology: PR/CR: ((PR: CHM 2045 or CHM 2041) or CR: CHM 2041) and a "C" (2.0) or better in both BSC 2010C and BSC 2011C. Change: CHM2041 can be taken concurrently with PCB3044; was prerequisite prior to 2019.