August 26, 2019- Agenda & Minutes
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Exploratory Hall, Room 3301
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 8/12/2019
When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.
Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes
I. Call to Order [10:37AM]
II. Approval of the May 6, 2019 Meeting Minutes [One abstention due to absence, but otherwise approved]
III. Announcements/Discussion
Modified Courses
- PHYS112/CLIM112: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science Lab [Update to include CLIM 111 as an allowable prerequisite]
2019-2020 Chair Appointment [Dr. Hakami will continue to serve as the COSCC chair for the 2019-2020 academic year.]
IV. Old Business
V. New Business- Undergraduate
Modified Courses
- ASTR 210: Introduction to Astrophysics [Approved]
- ASTR 328: Stars [Approved]
- ASTR 402: RS: Methods of Observational Astronomy [Approved]
- ASTR 403: Planetary Science [Approved]
- ASTR 480: The Interstellar Medium [Approved]
- CDS 130: Computing for Scientists [Approved]
- PHYS 225: Problems in Physics I [Approved]
- PHYS 246: College Physics II Lab [Approved]
- PHYS 251: Introduction to Computer Techniques in Physics [Approved]
- PHYS 303: Classical Mechanics [Approved]
- PHYS 305: Electromagnetic Theory [Approved]
- PHYS 307: Thermal Physics [Approved]
- PHYS 308: Modern Physics [Approved]
- PHYS 310: Physics of Semiconductor Materials and Processing [Approved]
- PHYS 326: Problems in Physics II [Approved]
- PHYS 331: Fundamentals of Renewable Energy [Approved]
- PHYS 332: Solar Cells [Approved]
- PHYS 346: Quarks to Strings [Tabled]
- PHYS 402: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics [Approved]
- PHYS 405: Honors Thesis in Physics I [Approved]
- PHYS 408: Senior Research [Approved]
- PHYS 409: Physics Internship [Approved]
- PHYS 410:Computational Physics Capstone [Approved]
- PHYS 416: Special Topics in Undergraduate Physics [Approved]
- PHYS 440: Nuclear and Particle Physics [Approved]
- PHYS 475: Atmospheric Physics [Approved]
Deleted Courses
- PHYS 265: Intermediate University Physics Laboratory [Approved]
- Impacted COS Courses: PHYS 410: Computational Physics Capstone
Modified Programs
- Astronomy, BS [Approved]
- Physics, BS [Tabled due to questions regarding how PHYS 170/270 fit into the curriculum.]
VI. New Business – Graduate
New Courses
- PHYS 683: Mathematical Methods in Physics [Approved pending an updated syllabus.]
Modified Programs
- Environmental Science and Public Policy, PhD [Approved]
VII. Adjournment [12:15 PM]
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