NEW COURSE APPLICATION / Course Prefix / Course
Number Proposed
Georgia Gwinnett College / ITEC / 3000
Curriculum Committee
Offered jointly with:
School or Program Curriculum Subcommittee Chair Date
School of Science and Technology—B.S. Information Technology
Course TitleCredits
Special Topics in Information Technology1-4

1.PURPOSE OF REQUEST

 Permanent new course, to be effective Fall Semester 20 11 .

 Temporary new course, to be offered beginning Semester20 through Semester 20 .

 Extension of a temporary new course, to be offered beginning Semester 20 through Semester 20__

 Conversion of a temporary new course, to be offered beginning Semester 20 .

 This application is accompanied by an application to drop an existing course that has the same course number as the course requested here.

See Attached syllabus/reading list for this course.

2.JUSTIFICATION

A) Explain why this course is being proposed, including its relationship to the overall curriculum and goals of the college. A list of course objectives must be included in the explanation and a description of how they relate to the program learning outcomes.

Information technology has a very rapid rate of change. This course will allow professors the flexibility to introduce new,innovative, technologies without disrupting the current curriculum. Individual topics are up to the professor, but should be based on skills needed to meet industry demand. Students will be providedwith up-to-date knowledge and skills of emerging technologies in a timely manner. New course proposals may not provide as rapid a turnaround time. Professors can use the course to introduce topics related to their research interests. In addition, it can serve as a useful gauge of student interest for predicting future trends in the existing curriculum.

The course will provide students with additional ITEC electives. The individual topic and curriculum will be determined by the instructor with approval of the ITEC curriculum review committee. Examples of special topics include but are not limited to Green Technology, Introduction to Robotics, ERP Applications and Business Information Systems Applications.

ITEC Course Outcome Goals include:

(1) Expose students to current Industry technology and applications

(2) Teach the Theoretical aspects of current applications

(3) Review the impact of applications on society (e.g. – health care, business, government, education,…)

(4) Forecast the future direction of Technology Applications

B) List other (at least two) USG colleges or schools that offer this course. Please give catalog descriptions from these institutions. (Although not required for approval, this information will expedite the proposal review process.)

Georgia Institute of Technology:
CS 3803 - Special Topics
Courses of timely interest to the profession, conducted by resident or visiting faculty. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Course Attributes: Tech Elect CS, Engr, &Sciences

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University of Georgia:
CSCI 4900. Special Topics in Computer Science.
1-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 14 hours credit.
Oasis Title: SPECIAL TOPICS.
Undergraduate prerequisite: Permission of department.
Various advanced topics in Computer Science.

C) If course is below the 3000 level, the department can recommend that it be accepted toward the following undergraduate general education requirements. Please list all areas that apply:

ITEC-3000 would be in the “Additional Electives” section of the catalog plan for all 3 ITEC tracks: Systems and Security, Software Development and Business. It would be appropriate to require that the course is repeatable for a maximum of 6-9 hours credit.

3.CATALOG DATA/COURSE DESCRIPTION

Catalog description: (Must be double spaced.)
Special Topics in Information Technology
1-4 hours (lecture, lab is optional). Repeatable up to 9 hrs.
Prerequisite: ITEC major/minor, “C” or better in ITEC 2150.
In this course, concepts in special topics in the field of Information Technology will be introduced. The individual topic and curriculum will be determined by the instructor.
Enforce automatic cancellation of registration if prerequisites not met. Y
Abbreviated title for transcripts (not to exceed 19 characters, including spaces):
Exa 1: Special Topics: Intro Robotics
Exa 2: Special Topics: Green Tech.
Exa 3: Special Topics: ERP Apps
Exa 4: Special Topics: Bus. IS Apps
Catalog subheading (if any) for this course within your department Special Topics:
Semesters course will be offered (FA _X__, SP_X__, SU___): ______XInclude semesters in GGC Catalog description.

4.CREDITS AND HOURS

a.Contact hours: 1-4

Contact hours per week
Lecture1-3 Laboratory0-1
Online Seminar ______
Other* Recitation ______
*Attach explanation and justification for “other” contact hours. TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:

b.If variable credit, how will the number of credits awarded be related to the amount of student effort required?

Exa 1: 1 credit hour : lecture=1 hr

Exa 2: 2 credit hours: lecture=2 hr

Exa 3: 3 credit hours: lecture=3 hr

Exa 4: 4 credit hours: lecture=3 hr, lab=1 hr

c.How will students be evaluated for credit or grades?

homework, quizzes, Independent learning activities, projects and lab (if included)

5.STUDENTS

a.Anticipated enrollment per semester 10-25.

b.Types of students expected (undergraduate majors, undergraduate non-majors, professional students):

This course will be limited to undergraduate ITEC majors and minors that are seeking elective course credit hours.

6. IMPACT ON STUDENTS and FACULTY:

A) Students. Indicate if the proposal increases or decreases credits or requirements for students; involves an off-campus investment of time; imposes any unusual or new opportunities for students. Does the proposal change the total credits required for any degree?No the proposed course does not increase or decrease credits or requirements for students. The course or its equivalent is required in the “Additional Electives” section of the catalog plan for all 3 ITEC tracks.

B) Faculty. Indicate whether or not the elements of the proposal can be supported with existing faculty and how this can be done. If not, describe how many new positions would be needed to support the recommendations in the proposal. Indicate if the administration has been consulted in the event of needed increases in faculty. Provision of this information does not guarantee that any changes in faculty will be forthcoming even though the proposal is approved by the Curriculum Committee and forwarded to the Vice President with a recommendation for approval.

The course can be supported with existing faculty. The existing ITEC faculty should be qualified to teach most topics in this 3000-level ITEC elective course. Certain topics may be new to some faculty but still at a level where most faculty can cover it. If not, the faculty member can audit the course for 1 semester before teaching it.

7. RESOURCES

What existing resources will be required to teach this course, including space, laboratories, equipment, computers, software, databases, library resources, or other instructional resources? Please explain.

Classroom lecture space, computing facilities including a computer plus any additional software/hardware needed for that topic.

8.JOINT COURSE

List all Programs and Schools participating. Joint course applications require a signature from each unit.

Name of School
(List the school responsible
for administering the course
first) / Course prefix
and number / New course or
existing course
in this unit? / Signature of Dean or Director

9.OTHER PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, OR DEPARTMENTS

Name of unit / Signature of Dean or
Program Director / Recommend
approval / Recommend
disapproval
(attach explanation) / Date
Library
Educational Technology
School of Liberal Arts
School of Business
School of Science & Technology
Other-please specify

The originating School or Program must circulate this application for review by the units listed below and obtain the necessary signatures (electronic signatures/email approvals are preferred) prior to submission. Failure to do so will delay action on this application.

10. COMMENTS OF DEAN OF SCHOOL OR PROGRAM DIRECTOR:

11. APPROVALS Date

Dean of School/Program Director ______

College Curriculum Committee ______

Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs ______