Overview Form

College And Department

Proposal for a New Course

Choose any that Apply:

Required for a Major

Required for a Minor

Required for a Certificate

Cognate

Elective

Is this course repeatable for credit?

Yes

No

Are there any restrictions to repeatability? (# of credits, # of completions, different topics, etc.)

Are there any course equivalencies for this course?

Yes

No

What restrictions apply?

Is this course to be listed for Pass/Fail Grading?

Yes

No

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Prerequisite(s)

Co-requisite(s)

Number of Credits

Crosslisting

Course name/number

Course name/number

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.

GEOG 428 Geography of Oceania. (3 credits) This course examines both the physical and cultural geography of Oceania including, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. This course explores the region’s physical geography as a foundation for understanding spatial patterns and processes related to migration, cultural identity, demographics, religions and belief systems, mythology, economics, politics, sustainability, and human-environment interactions. F, S, Su

Course Restrictions.

None

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Attached 400 Level Course:

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Attached Proposed Syllabus:

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Proposed Instructor/title

Alternate Instructor/title

Are there other departments/schools with expertise in the areas covered by this course?

Yes

No

which departments/schools? Are any of these departments/schools to be directly involved in teaching this new course?

Estimated enrollment

Prior enrollment in course (if applicable)

Method of Delivery:

Classroom

Lab

Distance Learning

Hybrid

Other

Explain

Justification For Request

What research has led to this request?

Student expressions of interest in topic and region, and need for more upper-level regional electives.

What impact will this request have on existing academic programs?

The addition of this course will expand the regional geography upper-level course offerings for majors and students in other majors who would benefit from an upper-level course on Oceania.

What financial costs are associated with this request?

none

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

Course will be taught in load by current faculty and staff.

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Any additional information

Assessment

Assessment prepared by

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Part-time Faculty

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Lab Resources

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Library Resources

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Equipment

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Travel

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Contract Services

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Goods & Services

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Other

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Are any of the new resources needed for Accreditation purposes?

Yes

No

Explain

Assessment

Is this course part of the 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.