File Ref: F68752
1st November 2017
Members of the Curriculum Committee
Dean of Coursework Studies as Chair (Professor Grady Venville)
Nominee of the Chair of Academic Board (Professor Robyn Carroll)
Nominee of the Dean of Graduate Research School (Dr Sato Juniper)
Academic Secretary (Dr Kabilan Krishnasamy)
Nominee of the Director, Future Students (Recruitment) (Mr Joel Wittwer)
Associate Director, Admissions (Ms Zoe Morrison)
Senior Manager, Student Services (Ms Di Regan-Roots)
Academic Coordinator, Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) (Dr Kathy Sanders)
Nominee of the President of the UWA Student Guild (Ms Lina El Rakhawy)
Nominee of the President of the Postgraduate Students’ Association (Ms Manpreet Kaur)
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) of each faculty or nominee and the nominee of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Education):
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education (Professor Philip Hancock)(Deputy Chair)
Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Professor Michael Johns)
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (Dr Daniela Ulgiati)
Faculty of Science (Professor Brandan Waddell on behalf of Associate Professor Peter Hammond) (Associate Chair)
School of Indigenous Studies (Associate Professor Grant Revell)
IN ATTENDANCE
Ms Evelyn Leckie, Office of the Dean of Coursework Studies
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING – WEDNESDAY 8TH november 2017
This is to confirm that the next meeting of the Curriculum Committee will be held from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Wednesday 8th November in the Senate Room.
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Part 2 of the agenda relates to items for decision to be dealt with en bloc by motion by the Chair. Part 3 is for discussion. A member may request the transfer of an item from Part 2 to Part 3.
Relevant background information has been provided for each item on the agenda, but if members require further details they are welcome to contact the Executive Officer (via ).
Ms Kathrin Stroud
Executive Officer, Office of the Dean of Coursework Studies
WELCOME
The Chair will welcome members to the meeting of the Curriculum Committee.
APOLOGIES
The Chair will record any apologies. Members are reminded that apologies should be forwarded to the Executive Officer (via eo-deancswk @uwa.edu.au) prior to the meeting.
DECLARATIONS OF POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICT OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Chair will invite members to declare potential for conflict or perceived conflicts of interest, if applicable, with regard to items on the agenda.
1. MINUTES – Ref: F68752
Confirmation of the:
· minutes of meeting held on 11th October 2017; and
· noting of decisions dated 25th October 2017.
Minutes are available from the Committee’s web page.
PART 1 – ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION TO BE DEALT WITH EN BLOC
No items.
PART 2 – ITEMS FOR DECISION TO BE DEALT WITH EN BLOC
2. changes to postgraduate curriculum from 2018
Planned annual changes to postgraduate curriculum may occur at the unit level and/or postgraduate course level and will need to take place, where relevant, in line with the University Policy on Changes to Units and Courses – Postgraduate Coursework.
To this end, the Committee is asked to consider the following change proposals:
2.1. Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education
Item / TRIM / Curriculum item / Change summary / Att2.1.1. / F5509
F59192
F71513
F59191
F2583
F55915
F55913
F5504
F55917
F50675
F70950 / 20320 Graduate Diploma in Law
21340 Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government
21350 Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law
20390 Graduate Diploma in Chinese Business Law
20560 Master of Commercial and Resources Law (coursework)
21520 Master of International Law (coursework)
21510 Master of International Commercial Law (coursework)
20500 Master of Laws (coursework)
21530 Master of Law, Policy and Government (coursework)
20550 Master of Mining and Energy Law (coursework)
21550 Master of Taxation Law (coursework or coursework and dissertation) / · Changes to Admissions / A1
2.1.2. / F80377 / 32550 Master of Teaching – Secondary (coursework) / · Change to course structure / A29
The Chair recommends that the Curriculum Committee approve the proposed changes to :
· 20320 Graduate Diploma in Law, 21340 Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government, 21350 Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law, 20390 Graduate Diploma in Chinese Business Law, 20560 Master of Commercial and Resources Law (coursework), 21520 Master of International Law (coursework), 21510 Master of International Commercial Law (coursework), 20500 Master of Laws (coursework), 21530 Master of Law, Policy and Government (coursework), 20550 Master of Mining and Energy Law (coursework) and 21550 Master of Taxation Law (coursework or coursework and dissertation) , as set out in the attachments, effective from 2018;
· 32550 Master of Teaching – Secondary (coursework), as set out in the attachments, effective from 2018.
2.2. Faculty of Science
Item / TRIM / Curriculum item / Change summary / Att2.2.1. / F42786
F43685 / 01870/54570 Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology
PSYC5565 External Practicum / · Change to course structure
· Change to Admission requirements
· One rescinded unit / B1
2.2.2. / F42788
F42773
F17/3195
F17/3193
F17/3194 / 01880/54580 Doctor of Philosophy and Master of
Industrial and Organisational Psychology
53580 Master of Industrial and Organisational
Psychology (coursework and dissertation) / · Change to course structure
· 3 new units / B7
The Chair recommends that the Curriculum Committee approve:
· the proposed changes to 01870/54570 Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology, as set out in the attachments, effective from 2018;
· the rescission of PSYC5565 External Practicum, effective from 2018;
· the proposed changes to 01880/54580 Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology and 53580 Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (coursework and dissertation) and associated new unit proposals (PSYC5714, PSYC5715 & PSYC5730), as set out in the agenda attachments, effective from 2018.
2.3. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Item / TRIM / Curriculum item / Change summary / Att2.3.1. / F31425 / HON-PHARY Pharmacology / · Change to title of course / C1
The Chair recommends that the Curriculum Committee approve the proposed title changes to HON-PHARY Pharmacology, as set out in the attachment, effective from 2018.
3. new undergraduate unattached elective unit from 2018
Members are asked to consider the following proposed new unattached elective for offering from 2018:
Item / TRIM / Curriculum item / Degree / Att3.1.
/ F17/3234 / SCIE2206 Schools Science Engagement / BSc / D1The Chair recommends that the Curriculum Committee approve SCIE2206 Schools Science Engagement as an unattached elective, as set out in the agenda attachment for offering from 2018.
4. New postgraduate curriculum proposals from 2018
Members are asked to consider the Phase 2 proposal for the offering of a new course from the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education. Members are encouraged to consider the proposal in light of the Phase 2 Curriculum Development Criteria and the University Policy on: Courses – Postgraduate Coursework.
Item / TRIM file / Curriculum item / Att4.1.
/ F17/2120 / 12270 Graduate Certificate in Fieldwork Practice - Phase 2 proposal / E1The Chair recommends that the Curriculum Committee recommend to the Academic Council the Phase 2 proposal for 12270 Graduate Certificate in Fieldwork Practice as set out in the agenda attachments, be approved for offering from 2018.
PART 3 – ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION
5. new undergraduate curriculum proposal from 2018
Members are asked to consider the Phase 2 proposal for the offering of a new major from the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education. Members are encouraged to consider the proposal in light of the Phase 2 curriculum development criteria and the University Policy on Courses – Undergraduate.
In doing so members are advised that the Phase 2 proposal and associated new unit proposals are not in line with policy as outlined below:
· There is duplication of unit content in MUSC1742, MUSC2741 and MUSC3741.
· Owing to the duplicating of content in the units listed above the distinctiveness of the major is compromised. The Policy requires that at least 50% of the units in the major must be distinctive.
· The assessment weightings for the proposed units are not in line with the policy on Assessment.
An email from Andrew Foote (Head of Vocal Studies) providing a rationale for the proposed major is attached (see attachment F18).
Item / TRIM / Curriculum item / Att5.
5.1. / F17/2556
F17/2526
F17/3286
F17/3288
F17/3287 / MJD-MSTGM Music General Studies – Phase 2 proposal
MUSC1741 Practical Studies A
MUSC1742 Practical Studies B
MUSC2741 Practical Studies C
MUSC3741 Practical Studies D / F1
For discussion
6. ADJUSTMENTS TO UNIVERSITY POLICY ON Admission – Coursework – REF F79902
Members are asked to consider the following proposed changes relating to the University Policy on Admission – Coursework.
6.1 Recognition of First Family as an Equity Pathway – Ref F79902
Attached (Attachment G) for members’ consideration is a proposal for considering prospective ATAR applicants (with an ATAR of 75.00 to 79.95) who are identified as being the first members of their immediate family as an equity cohort and granting them eligibility status for seeking admission to the University’s undergraduate degree courses.
For discussion and recommendation to the Academic Council for approval.
6.2 Indigenous Direct Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine – Proposed Name Change of Pathway – Ref F79902
Members will be aware that the Indigenous direct pathways comprising the Rural and Broadway Pathway Programs are designed to provide support for students in high school and at UWA. Attached (Attachment H) for members’ consideration is a proposal to change the name of the pathway from Indigenous Pathway to Broadway Indigenous Direct Pathway.
For discussion and recommendation to the Academic Council for approval.
6.3 Recognition of US-based SAT / ACT Test Scores for Admission to UWA – Ref F79902
Attached (Attachment I) for members’ consideration is a proposal that seeks to admit prospective applicants based on successful completion of SAT (previously known as Scholastic Aptitude Test) / ACT in conjunction with a recognised school leaving qualification. Table 1 in attachment I sets out the entry requirements for those seeking admission based on SAT/ACT and a high school GPA (Grade Point Average) result. The proposed changes to the policy schedules are set out from attachment I9.
For discussion and recommendation to the Academic Council for approval.
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