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Course Action

Other Course Change

• Prerequisite(s)
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• Co-requisite(s)
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• Number of Credits
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• Title of Course
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Change semester offered to include Fa as well as the existing Su.

Course Details

Cross Listing Course Name/Number

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Current

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Is this course repeatable for credit?

Yes

No

Are there any course equivalencies for this course?

Yes

No

What restrictions apply?

Is this course part of academic program assessment?

Yes

No

Specify how the Course Objectives for this course align with the academic program assessment plan.

Specify how the Student Learning Outcomes for this course align with the academic program assessment plan.

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Current catalog description

MSCI 573L - Biology of Sharks Laboratory (1 credit) (Coreq: MSCI 573) Topics will include taxonomy, diversity, anatomy, physiology, capture and identification; telemetry tracking; and observation of shark behavior in both their natural habitat and captivity. SU

Proposed catalog description, in the present tense, including prefix, number, title, (credits), (prerequisites), (co-requisites), course description, and semesters offered. Catalog description should be exactly as it is to appear in the catalog.

MSCI 573L - Biology of Sharks Laboratory (1 credit) (Coreq: MSCI 573) Topics will include taxonomy, diversity, anatomy, physiology, capture and identification; telemetry tracking; and observation of shark behavior in both their natural habitat and captivity. Fa, Su.

Justification For Request

What research has led to this request?

The requested change to the catalog description is cosmetic and simply aligns the catalog with recent and current reality. This very popular course has been offered in fall and summer terms for the last several years.

What impact will this request have on existing academic programs?

There are no negative impacts associated with this change. The change will communicate to students that the course is offered in both fall and summer terms (as it has been for the last several years). This change is beneficial to students.

What financial costs are associated with this request?

There are no additional financial costs associated with this request.

If NO change in cost is anticipated, how is this possible?

This request simply updates the catalog description to reflect the reality of the last several years. No new staffing or equipment are required.

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