Undergraduate Curriculum Forum

NPIC - New Programs and Innovations Committee 

Minutes - September 13, 2007
Called to order: 10:00am

Present: Greg Cochenet (Chair), Imad Antonios, Ro Conforti, Tom Fleming

I. Notification of New Special Topics Courses
Four Special Topics Courses were presented and logged.

Course Title - Course Number - Semester to be taught - Times taught
The Ritual Experience - ANT 298 - Spring 2008 - 0
Osteology - The Human Skeleton - ANT 398 - Spring 2008 - 0
Reading Six Feet Under - MDS 398 - Spring 2008 - 0
Project Design - THR 498 - Spring 2008 - 0

Description of logged courses:

ANT 298 : The Ritual Experience
An exploration of one of the primary forms of human expressions and creativity, from the humble handshake to senior proms to the complex rituals of birth, initiations and death.

ANT 398 : Osteology - The Human Skeleton
Students will gain expertise in the identification and analysis of the human skeleton, focusing on functional anatomy.  By the end of the term, students will be proficient in the names and landmarks of all the bones in the skeleton, along with details of the musculoskeletal system and bone growth and development.  Students will acquire skills to determine age, sex, and other characteristics.

MDS 398 : Reading Six Feet Under
This course will examine the mediated concepts and theses portrayed in HBO's television series, Six Feet Under, including death, bereavement, sexuality, relationships, motherhood and American cultural politics.

THR 498 : Project Design
Scenic projection artistry and technology.  Historical survey, introduction to current practice, and practical work with image design and projection technologies in live performance setting.

II. Notification of New Program Proposal
One New Program Proposal was presented and is pending further information/ clarification.

Meeting adjourned at 10:40

Respectfully submitted by:
Greg Cochenet