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CONTACT PERSON FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSE INFORMATION:
Dee Holisky, College of Arts and Sciences, 3-8721, dholisky@gmu.edu

New Courses for Approval

BIOL 515. Introduction to Neurobiology (2:2:0)
Prerequisites: Completion fo 60 hours, including PSYC 372 or BIOL 213 and BIOL 303
Introduction to neurobiology with overview of the embryological development of the nervous system in an evolutionary context. Regional and systems neuroanatomy is introduced by study of the mammalian visual system with a comparative perspective.

COMM 798. Communication Studies Project (3:0:0)
Prerequisites: 24 graduate credits and approval of project by faculty committee.
Research project related to the student's area of study in communication under supervision of a faculty committee.

COMM 799. Masters Thesis (1-6:0:0)
Prerequisites: 24 graduate credits and approval of thesis proposal by graduate faculty committee.
An original research endeavor related to the student's concentration in communication under supervision of a faculty committee.

EVPP 577. Biogeochemistry (3:3:0)
Prerequisites: A course in ecology and a course in chemistry, or permission of instructor.
Structure and function of ecosystems, their interactions as components of landscapes, and their contributions to the global environment. Course emphasizes biogeochemical cycles of natural, disturbed, and managed ecosystems, and their integration at the landscape and global level as related to current ecological problems such as transfer of nonpoint source pollutants, atmospheric deposition, stratospheric ozone depletion and global change.
To be cross listed with BIOL 577.

EVPP 643. Microbial Ecology (4:3:3)
Prerequisite: A course in microbiology or permission of instructor.
Study of relationships between microorganisms and their natural environment, and methodology for observing their natural environment and their biochemical activities in that environment.
To be cross listed with BIOL 643.

EVPP 645. Freshwater Ecology (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: BIOL 550 or permission of instructor.
Study of biotic and abiotic interactions affecting the structure and composition of freshwater ecosystems. Emphasis on the research literature and experimental and theoretical approaches.
To be cross listed with BIOL 645.

EVPP 692. Master’s Seminar in Environmental Science and Public Policy (1:1:0)
Prerequisite: None.
Exploration of selected topics in environmental science and public policy using lectures, guest lectures, student presentations, and discussions of current literature. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

EVPP 745. Environmental Toxicology (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: A course in ecology and a course in physiology; or permission of instructor.
Study of the nature, distribution and interaction of toxic chemicals released into the environment. Emphasizes effects on nonhuman biota, detection and fate of chemicals, and implications for government regulation.
To be cross-listed with BIOL 745.

PSYC 842. Clinical Neuropsychology: Foundations of Brain-Behavior Relations (3:3:0)
Prerequisites: None.
This course provides a framework for understanding how the human brain is organized and mediates cognitive and emotional processes. Reviews links between brain anatomy and functions and changes caused by brain injury and neurological disorders.

PSYC 843. Special Topics in Clinical Neuropsychology (1:1:0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 702 or permission of instructor.
This course provides an overview of the latest theories and findings regarding the etiology, diagnosis and management of patients with brain disorders. Topics provide an integrated approach that uses information from allied medical/surgical disciplines.

PSYC 844. Clinical Neuropsychology: Basic Assessment (3:3:0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 720, 810 or 709, enrollment in the Clinical Ph.D. program or permission of instructor.
Introduces students to core neuropsychological tests and procedures, which codify cognitive or emotional deficits associated with brain damage/disorders. Focuses on the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of assessment tools; skills in report writing are developed.

PSYC 845. Clinical Neuropsychology: Advanced Assessment (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: PSYC 844.
This course provides more advanced and intensive training in the assessment process, and includes interviewing techniques and interpreting specialized cognitive and personality tests. There are case presentations of patients with different neurological disorders as well as demonstrations of family interviews.

Modified Courses for Approval

BIOL 645. Freshwater Ecology (4:3:3)
Change prerequisite to: "EVPP 550 or permission of instructor."

BIOL 692. Seminar in Environmental Biology (1-8:0:0)
Change title to "Seminar in Biology".

PSYC 832. Group and Family Psychotherapy (3:3:0)
Change title to "Group, Marital, and Family Psychotherapy".

Change subject code from BIOL to EVPP for the following:
BIOL 550 to EVPP 550
BIOL 555 to EVPP 555
BIOL 607 to EVPP 607
BIOL 641 to EVPP 641
BIOL 644 to EVPP 644
BIOL 650 to EVPP 650
BIOL 741 to EVPP 741

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CONTACT PERSON FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSE INFORMATION:
Stephen Nash, School of Information Technology & Engineering, 3-1678, snash@gmu.edu

New Courses for Approval

STAT 501. SAS Language and Basic Procedures (1:1:0)
Prerequisites: Course in statistics and experience with Microsoft OS.
Introduction to the SAS Data Step and Base SAS procedures. Preparation for graduate students in the use of SAS for other graduate courses offered by the Applied and Engineering Statistics Department. Topics include observation and variable structures, data interfaces, formats, functions, and procedures for summarizing and displaying data.

STAT 502. Introduction to SAS/GRAPH (1:1:0)
Prerequisites: STAT 501.
Introduction to SAS/GRAPH. Continued preparation for graduate students in the use of SAS for other graduate courses offered by the Applied and Engineering Statistics Department. Topics include an overview of SAS/GRAPH and SAS/GRAPH procedures, SAS/GRAPH output options; and in-depth introduction to the GOPTIONS, GDEVICE, GCHART, GPLOT and GSLIDE procedures.

STAT 503. SAS Macro Language (1:1:0)
Prerequisites: STAT 501.
Introduction to the SAS Macro Language. Continued preparation beyond STAT 501 for graduate students in the use of SAS for other graduate courses offered by the Applied and Engineering Statistics Department. Topics include an overview of macro language processing, macro variables, defining and calling macro variables, macro quoting, macro facility error messages and examples of efficient code using macros.

Modified Courses for Approval

ECE 528. Introduction to Random Processes in Electrical and Computer Engineering (3:3:0)
Add 0 credit RCT activitiy to assist new students with intense math requirements.

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CONTACT PERSON FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSE INFORMATION:
Mark Goor, Graduate School of Education, 3-2080, mgoor@gmu.edu

Modified Courses for Approval

EDCD 660. Multicultural Counseling (3:3:0)
Change prerequisites to include EDCD 608. "Admission to the counseling and development program, EDCD 605 and EDCD 608 or permission of instructor."

Change the following courses from 'D' - repeatable within the same term to 'N' - cannot be repeated for credit:
EDCI 705
EDIT 705
EDRD 634
EDCI 609
EDUC 675
EDUC 676
EDCD 631

The Masters of Education degree in Special Education has a concentration in Severe Disabilities. A consortium of five Virginia universities, including GMU, will offer four courses that couldbe counted toward this degree concentration. All courses have been approved by the Graduate Council. GSE is asking for approval for GMU students to be able to register for any one or all of the consortium courses in place of the GSE required courses. The program audit would allow students to register in either the GMU or consortium equivalent for any of the four courses.

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CONTACT PERSON FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSE INFORMATION:
Don Lavoie, School of Public Policy, 3-3994, dlavoie@gmu.edu

New Concentration for Approval

Master of Science in New Professional Studies, Concentration in Peace Operations

The Master of Science in New Professional Studies (MNPS) Concentration in Peace Operations is designed for students and practicing professionals engaged in the planning, regulation, management, and conduct of peace operations. Through this 36-hour degree program, students will obtain a working knowledge of the theory, policy, law, research, and practices required for effectively and efficiently participating in, and/or conducting a, peace operation. They will also be able to think critically and analytically about the problems and challenges in this field, and to communicate their analyses clearly and effectively, both through written and oral presentations.

The School of Public Policy (SPP) developed a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) with an emphasis on peace operations in the fall of 1997. The degree required a total of 36 semester hours under the rules of the standard MAIS. George Mason University's School of Public Policy (SPP), and prior to that, The Institute of Public Policy (TIPP), have provided institutional and policy support for the "peace operation" aspect of this degree program since its inception. The MAIS, though, is a program administered by George Mason University's College of Arts and Sciences. SPP is seeking to establish this MNPS in Peace Operations to more accurately reflect the nature of this degree and where it should be administratively located within the University system.

Students are required to take four core courses:

• MNPS 700 The New Professionalism: Theory of Peace Operations (3)
• MNPS 702: The New Professional as Reflective Practitioner: Practice of Peace Operations (3)
• MNPS 703: Technology and Learning in the New Professions: Experiential Applications in Conflict and Post-Conflict Environments (3)
• MNPS 704: Research Methodologies in the New Professionalism: Systems Analysis for Peace Operations (3)
  

Students are required to take two domain courses:

• CONF 501: Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Resolution (3)
• ITRN 503 Investment and Macroeconomics for International Commerce (3)

Students are required to take four electives courses, not more than two of which are at the 500 level. Options include the following 3-credit courses:

• CONF 601: Theories of Conflict and Conflict Resolution
• ANTH 631: Refugees in the Contemporary World
• COMM 502: Theories and Research of Mass Communications
• COMM 505: Intercultural Communications
• COMM 506: Communications in International Organizations
• CONF 709: War, Violence, and Conflict Resolution
• EMBA 650: Organizational Behavior
• ITRN 502: Comparative Political Institutions
• ITRN 602: International Financial Institutions and Globalization
• ITRN 605: International Commerce and Culture
• ITRN 712: World Trade Organization and Global Trade
• ITRN 720: Regional and Supranational Organizations
• ITRN 756: National Security and the Global Economy
• ITRN 770: International Contract Negotiation
• NURS 543 : Global Health: Trends and Policy
• PUAD 504: Managing in the International Arena: Theory and Practice
• PUAD 505: Introduction to Management of Nonprofits
• PUAD 620: Organization Theory and Management Behavior
• PUAD 634: Management of International Security
• PUAD 636: The NGO: Managing the International Nonprofit
• PUAD 701: Cross Cultural and Ethical Dimensions of International Mgmt
• PUBP 602 Regional Economic Development and Technology
• PUBP 705: Rational Choice and Uncertainty: Modeling Judgement
• PUBP 750: History of Military Operations, Non Combat
• PUBP 751: International Police Operations

Students are required to complete a thesis on an approved topic under the direction of the director. This is a 6-credit requirement.

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CONTACT PERSON FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSE INFORMATION:
Andres Fortino, School of Management, 3-1872, afortino@gmu.edu

New Courses for Approval

EMBA 791 Business, Government, and Regulatory Interface (1-3:1-3:0)
Prerequisites: Admission to the EMBA program.
A consideration of the contemporary interactions of businesses, government, and regulation. Conducted as a series of seminars and presentations with business, government, and regulatory officials.

Modified Courses for Approval

EMBA 633: Statistics for Business Decision Making (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Admission to Executive MBA Program.
The use of statistical methods as analytical tools for understanding and solving business problems, and for conducting data analysis to support business decision making. Extensive use of applied business scenarios to illustrate concepts, and computer software for data analysis.

EMBA 638 Operations Management in a Digital World (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Admission to Executive MBA Program.
Examines the strategic, design, and planning decisions associated with the management of an organization's operations. Emphasizes e-business, service organizations and information technology applications for operations management. Uses quantitative modeling, case studies, and computer software.

EMBA 653 Organizational Behavior (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Admission to Executive MBA Program.
Develops ability to analyze organizational processes and individual and group behavior in organizations. Notes implications for leadership and human resource management. Seeks to improve interpersonal and managerial skills.

EMBA 725 Leadership and the Role of the General Manager (1-3:1-3:0)
Prerequisite: Admission to Executive MBA Program.
Focuses on the role of executive leadership within organizations. Takes an integrative perspective in focusing on the responsibilities and performance of general managers in areas such as creating and communicating a vision, identifying and pursuing goals, motivating people, responding to adverse developments, and accomplishing change.

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