GRADUATE COURSES PROPOSALS

Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 GRADUATE COURSES PROPOSALS Category One Art History, Visual Art & Theory (Graduate) – Category One URL: none (new course) Proposed Calendar Entry: VISA 590 (3/6) DIRECTED STUDIES IN VISUAL ART Tutorial work in visual arts and theory arranged by permission with an individual faculty member. Not available to students enrolled in the M.F.A program in Visual Arts. Present Calendar Entry: none (new course). Type of Action: New course. Rationale: From time to time it would be useful to have available a graduate level individual tutorial to provide a suitable course for a graduate student from another Department or Faculty who has a pressing need to include work in the visual arts and/or theory in a graduate program. The few occasions in the past when this situation arose, the lack of a specific course was disguised by using the overall FINA designation which both Visual Arts and Art History shared and the student was given a graduate "Directed Readings" designation. Given the split a few years ago of FINA courses into either ARTH or VISA, it seems sensible to provide a course designation which will more accurately reflect the work done by the student. It is anticipated that this designation will not be required to any great extent. 1 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 Geography (Graduate) – Category One Effective Session for Change: 05W Proposed Calendar Entry: GEOG 514 (3) Topics in Environmental Geography Pre-requisite: GEOG 520 or permission of instructor Present Calendar Entry: None Type of Action: New course Rationale: The department has hired several new faculty with expertise in environmental geography; this course would allow new faculty to teach to their area of research specialization at the graduate level. The existing course on Environmental Sustainability deals with a very focused set of issues, and deals with applied material. The new course would allow for a focus on more conceptual material, which is very important for graduate students, particularly at the doctoral level. This is an expanding area of high demand with students in Geography, as well from other departments (particularly IRES, SCARP, Forestry). Repeated requests have been made by graduate students for a course of this nature. Psychology (Graduate) – Category One URL: Not currently listed on web calendar, but is on p.571 of print version Present Calendar Entry: PSYC 570 (3) Environmental Psychology I. Type of Action: Change of course title and content Proposed Calendar Entry: PSYC 570 (3) Cognitive Neuroscience. 2 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 Rationale: Changes due to shift in faculty expertise Proposed Calendar Entry: PSYC 571 (3) Special Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience. URL: Not currently listed on web calendar, but is on p.571 of print version Present Calendar Entry: PSYC 571 (3) Environmental Psychology II. Type of Action: Change of course title and content Rationale: Changes due to shift in faculty expertise GRADUATE COURSES PROPOSALS CATEGORY TWO Graduate - Art History, Visual Art & Theory URL: http://students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=12,204,34 9,240 Proposed Calendar Entry: Present Calendar Entry: 3 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 Master of Fine Arts (Visual Art) The program provides a period of intensive conceptual and technical development for those students wishing to pursue a professional career in advanced contemporary art. The M.F.A. degree is also the standard qualifying degree for teaching visual arts at the post-secondary level. The M.F.A. program is dedicated to helping students understand both the making and theorizing of the art object against the background of the diverse intellectual environment of a major university. Students in the program may work in any area of contemporary art production including painting, drawing, printmaking, three-dimensional and installation work, photography, digital, multimedia, or in any interdisciplinary form. The program does not include training in applied art, commercial art and design, film or television. Applications will be considered from persons who hold a bachelor's degree and satisfy the requirements for admission to Graduate Studies. Applicants normally hold a B.F.A., B.A. or B.Ed. degree with a major in Visual Art. It is strongly advised that, at a minimum, an applicant have 18 academic credits (i.e. non-visual art courses) at the 300 level or above, with at least a B- (68%) standing in each. This is to ensure that, if admitted, the student will benefit from the academic components of the program. Important consideration governing the admission process is the assessment of the portfolio submitted as evidence of artistic standing. Assessment is also based on the Statement of Intent, letters of reference, Master of Fine Arts (Studio Art) The program provides a period of intensive conceptual and technical development for those students wishing to pursue a professional career in advanced contemporary art. The M.F.A. degree is also the standard qualifying degree for teaching visual arts at the post-secondary level. The M.F.A. program is dedicated to helping students understand both the making and theorizing of the art object against the background of the diverse intellectual environment of a major university. Students in the program may work in any area of contemporary art production including painting, drawing, printmaking, three-dimensional and installation work, photography, digital, multimedia, or in any interdisciplinary form. The program does not include training in applied art, commercial art and design, film or television. Applications will be considered from persons who hold a bachelor's degree and satisfy the requirements for admission to Graduate Studies. Applicants normally hold a B.F.A., B.A. or B.Ed. degree with a major in Studio Art. It is strongly advised that, at a minimum, an applicant have 18 academic credits (i.e. non-studio courses) at the 300 level or above, with at least a B(68%) standing in each. This is to ensure that, if admitted, the student will benefit from the academic components of the program. Important consideration governing the admission process is the assessment of the portfolio submitted as evidence of artistic standing. Assessment is also based on the Statement of Intent, letters of reference, 4 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 academic record, published writing or other academic record, published writing or other evidence of achievement. evidence of achievement. The M.F.A. program requires two academic years of course work and completion within two years (24 months) minimum and five years (60 months) maximum after initial registration. The specific requirements are as follows: 1. VISA 581 (12 credits) and VISA 582 (12 credits). These seminars constitute an integrated, two-year Visual Art program worked out in consultation with the student, leading to the final major paper and exhibition. Academic courses, numbered 400 or above, carrying a total of 12 credits. The M.F.A. program requires two academic years of course work and completion within two years (24 months) minimum and five years (60 months) maximum after initial registration. The specific requirements are as follows: 1. VISA 581 (12 credits) and VISA 582 (12 credits). These seminars constitute an integrated, two-year Visual Art program worked out in consultation with the student, leading to the final major paper and exhibition. Academic courses, numbered 400 or above, carrying a total of 12 credits. 2. 2. The M.F.A. degree is awarded after the successful completion of all course work, the round-table presentation, a final exhibition of art work and completion of a major paper. The final exhibition of work must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the faculty the candidate's capacity for independent creative work. The major paper should focus on a topic related to the student's own interests and artistic practice placing the creative work in the context of both the intellectual interests of the candidate and a wider field of study. At least one external examiner will be involved in the examination of the final presentation and major paper. The M.F.A. degree is awarded after the successful completion of all course work, the round-table presentation, a final exhibition of art work and completion of a major paper. The final exhibition of work must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the faculty the candidate's capacity for independent creative work. The major paper should focus on a topic related to the student's own interests and artistic practice placing the creative work in the context of both the intellectual interests of the candidate and a wider field of study. At least one external examiner will be involved in the examination of the final presentation and major paper. Contact Information Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory 403 - 6333 Memorial Road Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Tel: 604-822-5650 Fax: 604-822-9003 Email: ahvagrad@interchange.ubc.ca Website: www.finearts.ubc.ca Contact Information Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory 403 - 6333 Memorial Road Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Tel: 604-822-5650 Fax: 604-822-9003 Email: whitneyf@interchange.ubc.ca Website: www.finearts.ubc.ca Ms. Whitney Friesen, Secretary to the 5 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 Head & Graduate Secretary Type of Action: Replacing term “Studio Art” with “Visual Art” in all occurrences of AHVA degree and program descriptions. Rationale: To be consistent with departmental name change. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: ARTH 548 (3/6) D Studies in Architecture. Equivalence: FINA 548 Present Calendar Entry: ARTH 548 (3/6) Studies in North American Architecture Equivalency: FINA 548. Type of Action: Change course title Rationale The current title is geographically limiting and the proposed modification will permit a wider range of graduate courses in Architecture. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: (URL from the current web Calendar – not the draft calendar. This URL is not needed if you are only making changes to individual courses - for course entries simply list the course number.) Present Calendar Entry: (Cut and paste from the current web Calendar.) Type of Action: Rationale: When you have supporting documents for Category 1 proposals, please label each document with the course number or the name of the program being proposed. URL https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?pname =subjarea&tname=subjareas&req=3&dept=VI SA&course=580 6 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 Proposed Calendar Entry: All Subjects > VISA > VISA 580 VISA 580 Major Essay M.F.A. only. Credits: 0 Present Calendar Entry: All Subjects > VISA > VISA 580 VISA 580 Major Essay M.F.A. only. Credits: 0 Equivalents: FINA 580 URL https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?pname =subjarea&tname=subjareas&req=3&dept=VI SA&course=581 Proposed Calendar Entry: All Subjects > VISA > VISA 581 VISA 581 (12) Studio V Special course for students enrolled in the first year of the M.F.A. program. Present Calendar Entry: All Subjects > VISA > VISA 581 VISA 581 Studio V Special course for students enrolled in the first year of the M.F.A. program. Credits: 12 Equivalents: FINA 581 Action: Remove equivalent. URL https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?pname =subjarea&tname=subjareas&req=3&dept=VI SA&course=582 Proposed Calendar Entry: All Subjects > VISA > VISA 582 VISA 582 (12) Studio VI Special course for students enrolled in the second year of the M.F.A. program. Present Calendar Entry: All Subjects > VISA > VISA 582 VISA 582 Studio VI Special course for students enrolled in the second year of the M.F.A. program. Credits: 12 Equivalents: FINA 582 Action: Remove equivalent. Graduate – French, Hispanic & Italian Studies 7 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 Proposed Calendar Entry: RMST 520 (6) STUDIES IN ROMANCE LANGUAGES AND CULTURES. URL: Present Calendar Entry: RMST 520 (6) STUDIES IN ROMANCE LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE. Type of Action: replace word Rationale: consistency with other course descriptions Graduate - Geography Change Proposals Proposed Calendar Entry: Present Calendar Entry: (p. 500) Overall rationale: Graduate courses renumbered to incorporate new courses but mainly to simplify advising. The system parallels that used in our undergraduate listings and uses separate decades for sub-fields in Geography: 0 – physical, 1 environmental, 2 – cultural/historical, 3 – political, 4 – philosophy/method, 5 – social/urban, 6 – economic, 7 - techniques GEOG 512 (3) CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE 21st CENTURY. Equivalence: RMES 520 None Type of action: Cross-list RMES 520 as GEOG 512. Rationale: New cross-listed course. Offered in Geography as well as RMES Institute for several years (in Geography as a Special Topics course). RMES to submit a parallel proposal to cover the crosslisting. The cross-listing will allow a broader range of students to be aware of this important course. GEOG 514 (3) TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY. None Type of Action: Add new number and title Rationale: Full separate proposal (to Arts) for new course, to accommodate several new faculty members with research expertise in environmental 8 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 geography. To be taught periodically by different faculty members GEOG 523 (3/6) D ADVANCED SEMINAR IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. GEOG 556 (3/6) D ADVANCED SEMINAR IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. Type of Action: Renumber Rationale: Renumber GEOG 556 to 523 to simplify advising GEOG 536 (3/6) D CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY. Theories of culture and methods of cultural geography applied either to the cultural ecology of subsistence systems or to the geography of advanced societies. Type of Action: Renumber and delete description Rationale: Renumber GEOG 536 to 524 to simplify advising. Description not needed GEOG 518 (3) CULTURES OF NATURE IN CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL ECOLOGIES. How contemporary configurations of nature are tied to imaginative and material geographies of inequality. Type of Action: Renumber and delete description Rationale: Renumber GEOG 518 to 525 to simplify advising. Description not needed GEOG 511 (3) REMAKING NORTH AMERICA: HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHIES OF CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS. Type of Action: Renumber Rationale: Renumber GEOG 511 to 527 to simplify advising GEOG 524 (3/6) D CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY. GEOG 525 (3) CULTURES OF NATURE IN CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL ECOLOGIES. GEOG 527 (3) REMAKING NORTH AMERICA: HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHIES OF CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS. 9 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 GEOG 528 (3) SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. GEOG 537 (3) SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. Analysis of geographical change in a recentlycolonized, recently-modernized corner of North America. Type of Action: Renumber and delete description Rationale: Renumber GEOG 537 to 528 to simplify advising. Description not needed GEOG 539 (3/6) D TOPICS IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. Type of Action: Renumber Rationale: Renumber GEOG 539 to 545 to simplify advising GEOG 550 (3/6) D DIRECTED READING IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. Type of Action: Renumber Rationale: Renumber GEOG 550 to 547 to simplify advising GEOG 530 (3) URBAN SOCIAL GEOGRAPHY. An examination of empirical research in social urban geography, including such topics as the geography of social problems, the quality of life, the geography of minority groups, migration, tourism, and the experience of place. Type of Action: Renumber and delete description Rationale: Renumber GEOG 530 to 551 to simplify advising. Description not needed GEOG 545 (3/6) D TOPICS IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. GEOG 547 (3/6) D DIRECTED READING IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. GEOG 551 (3) URBAN SOCIAL GEOGRAPHY. 10 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 GEOG 552 (3) URBAN SYSTEMS IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES. GEOG 531 (3) URBAN SYSTEMS IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES. Analysis of changing urban systems, with examples drawn primarily from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Type of Action: Renumber and delete description Rationale: Renumber GEOG 531 to 552 to simplify advising. Description not needed GEOG 532 (3) URBANIZATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. Problems of urbanization in developing countries as illustrated by Asian case studies. Type of Action: Renumber and delete description Rationale: Renumber GEOG 532 to 553 to simplify advising. Description not needed GEOG 538 (3) HISTORICAL URBAN GEOGRAPHY. Social and economic geography of early Canadian and American cities. Type of Action: Renumber and delete description Rationale: Renumber GEOG 538 to 554 to simplify advising. Description not needed GEOG 534 (3/6) D ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. Recent literature on the spatial organization of economic activity. Type of Action: Renumber and delete description Rationale: Renumber GEOG 534 to 560 to simplify advising. Description not needed GEOG 553 (3) URBANIZATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. GEOG 554 (3) HISTORICAL URBAN GEOGRAPHY. GEOG 560 (3/6) D ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. 11 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 GEOG 570 (3) ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS. GEOG 516 (3) ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS. The structure of geographic data bases. Evolution of cartographic data structures. Applications in geography. Type of Action: Renumber and delete description Rationale: Renumber GEOG 516 to 570 to simplify advising. Description not needed GEOG 510 (3/6) D SPATIAL AND CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES. Analysis of spatial data involving statistical methods, mathematical modelling, and computer mapping, with emphasis on cartographic analysis and display of data. Type of Action: Renumber and delete description Rationale: Renumber GEOG 510 to 572 to simplify advising. Description not needed GEOG 572 (3/6) D SPATIAL AND CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES. Graduate - Library, Archival & Info Studies, School of – Category Two URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 514 (1-13) D Topics in the Bibliographic Control of Information LIBR 514 Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 514 (3/6) d Topics in the Bibliographic 12 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 Control of Information Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 522 (1-13) D Literature and Other Materials for Children LIBR 522: Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 522 (1-9) d Literature and Other Materials for Children Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. 13 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 538 (1-13) D Specialized Literatures LIBR 538 Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 538 (1-9) d Specialized Literatures Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 539 (1-13) D Specialized Materials LIBR 539: Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 539 (1-9) d Specialized Materials Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change 14 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 542 (1-13) D Services for Youth LIBR 542 Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 542 (1-9) d Services for Youth Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 544 (1-13) D Services for Adults LIBR 544 Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 544 (1-9) d Services for Adults Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program 15 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 548 (1-13) D Issues in Information Services LIBR 548 Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 548 (1-9) d Issues in Information Services Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 559 (1-13) D Topics in Computer-Based Information Systems LIBR 559 Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 559 (1-12) d Topics in Computer-Based Information Systems Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course 16 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 569 (1-13) D Current Issues and Trends in Library Services and Information Science LIBR 569 Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 569 (1-9) d Current Issues and Trends in Library Services and Information Science Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 579 17 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 LIBR 579 (1-13) D Topics in the Management of Libraries and Archives Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 579 (1-9) d Topics in the Management of Libraries and Archives Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: LIBR 593 (3/12) D Seminar LIBR 593 Present Calendar Entry: LIBR 593 (3/6) d Seminar Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Library and Information Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into nonvariable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. 18 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: ARST 556 (3-12) D Topics in Archival Automation ARST 556 Present Calendar Entry: ARST 556 (3-9) d Topics in Archival Automation Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Archival Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into non-variable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: ARST 575 (3-12) D Topics in the Management of Records ARST 575 Present Calendar Entry: ARST 575 (3-9) d Topics in the Management of Records Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Archival Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the 19 Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee Report – February 2005 topics into non-variable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. URL: Proposed Calendar Entry: ARST 593 (3/12) D Seminar ARST 593 Present Calendar Entry: ARST 593 (3/6) d Seminar Type of Action: Change in maximum credits allowed per student for the course Rationale: An increasing number of topics are offered for this course that are relevant to students’ programs. The change would allow students to apply more of the topic offerings to their degree [48 credits]. A major curriculum review of the Master of Archival Studies program will take place in 05-06 at which time the current problem will be resolved by making many of the topics into non-variable credit courses. The current change is designed to provide a temporary solution for current students. 20