Category: 2021-2022

May 6, 2022- Agenda & Minutes

Time: 9:30am
Location: Zoom invite sent to committee members. If anyone else would like to attend, please email Jen for details.
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 4/22/2022

When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.

Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the April 29, 2022 Meeting Minutes [Still needs COSCC Approval- August 19, 2022]

III. Announcements/Discussion

IV. Modified Programs

IN-BA-P002,IN-BPRE-P002,IN-BS-P002 : INTO-Mason: Science [Approved]

V. Adjournment

*The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

April 29, 2022- Agenda & Minutes

Time: 9:30am
Location: Zoom invite sent to committee members. If anyone else would like to attend, please email Jen for details.
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 4/15/2022

When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.

Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order [9:33 AM]

II. Approval of the April 1, 2022 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

Accelerated Master’s for any major Do we have any master’s programs that could be open to any major? Please let Jennifer know if there are any master’s programs that could become a “bachelor’s any” Accelerated Master’s Program. Additionally, let her know if your department has minors or certificates that would pair well with any other university offerings.]

IV. Old Business [Fridays at 9:30 AM, except for the first meeting, which will be held in person at 10:00 AM]

V. New Business – Undergraduate

Modified Courses

GEOL 401: Structural Geology [Approved]
NEUR 411: Seminar in Neuroscience* [Approved]

Modified Programs

Geography, BA [Approved]
Geography, BS [Approved]
IN-BA-P002,IN-BPRE-P002,IN-BS-P002 : INTO-Mason: Science Undergraduate Pathways [Tabled, awaiting more explanation from INTO]
Sustainability Studies Minor [Approved]

VI. New Business – Graduate

Modified Programs

Neuroscience, PhD [Approved]

VII. Adjournment [10:00am]

*The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

April 1, 2022- Agenda & Minutes

Time: 9:30am
Location: Zoom invite sent to committee members. If anyone else would like to attend, please email Jen for details.
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 3/18/2022

When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.

Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order [9:33AM]

II. Approval of the February 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

Notification of the Fall 2022 Offering of COS 602 Special Topics in Science: Title: Developing High Impact Research Questions. Offered by CDS and PSYC via cross listing. This course is being offered in response to a multidisciplinary NSF grant. Instructors: Rupp (PSYC), Kennedy (CDS), Rothman (CDS), Lopez (CDS). [The syllabus was shared post-meeting and no concerns were raised by the committee.]

IV. Old Business

V. New Business – Undergraduate

New Courses

CHEM 460: Chemistry in the Kitchen*[Approved]
GGS 106: Climate Change and a Sustainable Earth [Tabled per department]
MATH 421: Abstract Algebra II [Approved]
MATH 432: Differential Geometry [Approved]
MATH 433: Algebraic Geometry [Approved]
MATH 490: Internship [Approved]

Modified Courses

BIOL 213: Cell Structure and Function [Approved]
BIOL 334: Vertebrate Paleontology [Approved]
BIOL 336: Invertebrate Paleontology [Approved]
COS 300: Professional Preparation for STEM Disciplines [Approved]
EVPP 109: Ecosphere- Introduction to Environmental Science I- Lab*[Approved]
EVPP 113: Ecosphere- Introduction to Environmental Science II- Lab*[Approved]
GEOL 303: Field Mapping Techniques [Approved]
GGS 308: Field Mapping Techniques [Approved]
GGS 416: Satellite Image Analysis [Approved]
GGS 426: Physical Fundamentals of Remote Sensing [Approved]
MATH 491: Reading and Problems [Approved]
PHYS 161:University Physics I Laboratory [Approved]
PHYS 261_University Physics II Laboratory [Approved]

Deactivated Courses

GGS 319: Air Pollution [Approved]
GGS 456: Introduction to Atmospheric Radiation [Approved]
GGS 490: Practicum in Geographical Applications [Approved]
GGS 495: GGS Senior Research Project [Approved]

New Programs

Energy Transition Management Minor [Approved pending adding information to justification.]

Modified Programs

Atmospheric Sciences, BS [Approved. Recommendation to remove GGS 319 and 456.]
Biology, BS [Approved]
Earth Science Minor [Approved]
Environmental Science, BS [Approved]
Geographic Information Systems Minor [Approved]
Geography Minor [Approved]
Geology, BS [Approved]
Mathematics, BS* [Approved]

VI. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

NEUR 554 Neuroscience of Consciousness [Approved with modifications to the prerequisites.]
MATH 690: Graduate Internship [Approved]

Modified Courses

ASTR 764/CSI 764: Computational Astrophysics [Approved]
ASTR 765: High-Energy and Accretion Astrophysics [Approved]
ASTR 796: Directed Reading and Research [Approved, pending clarification of “and” vs “or” in pre-reqs.]
GEOL 504: Sedimentary Geology [Approved]
GEOL 521: Geology of Energy Resources [Approved]
PHYS 502: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics [Approved with prereq course title addition and “or equivalent”.]
PHYS 512: Solid State Physics and Applications [Approved with prereq course title addition and “or equivalent”.]
PHYS 533: Modern Instrumentation [Approved]
PHYS 540: Nuclear and Particle Physics [Approved with prereq course title addition and “or equivalent”.
PHYS 575: Atmospheric Physics I [Approved with prereq course title addition and “or equivalent”.
PHYS 581: Topics in Renewable Energy [Approved with prereq course title addition and “or equivalent”.]
PHYS 796 Directed Reading and Research [Approved pending clarification of “and” vs “or” in pre-reqs.]

Deactivated Courses

GGS 581: World Food and Population [Approved]
GGS 605: Systemic Applications of GIS [Approved]
GGS 671: Algorithms and Modeling in GIS [Approved]
GGS 721: Biogeography [Approved]
GGS 756 Physical Principles of Remote Sensing [Approved]
GGS 759: Topics in Earth Systems Science [Approved]
GGS 772: Cloud Geographic Information [Approved]

Modified Programs

Bachelor’s Degree (selected), Bioinformatics Management, Accelerated PSM [Approved]
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Graduate Certificate [Approved]
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, MS [Approved]
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, PhD [Approved]
Bioinformatics Management, MS [Approved]
Bioinformatics Management, Professional Science Master’s [Approved]
Biology, MS [Approved]
Biosciences, PhD [Approved]
Chemistry and Biochemistry, PhD [Approved]
Computational Sciences and Informatics, PhD [Approved]
Computational Social Science, PhD [Approved]
Neuroscience, BS/Biology, Accelerated MS [Approved]

VII. Adjournment [11:41AM]

*The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

February 25, 2022- Agenda & Minutes

Time: 9:30am
Location: Zoom invite sent to committee members. If anyone else would like to attend, please email Jen for details.
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 2/11/2022

When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.

Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order [9:36 AM]

II. Approval of the January 28, 2021 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

Reviewing Undergraduate and Graduate Council Agendas [Jen reminded the COSCC members to please review all UGC and GC agendas when the announcement is distributed.]
2022-2023 Catalog Edits Jen reminded the committee that catalog edits are due today, late submissions are allowable, just be in touch.]

IV. Old Business

New Programs

Human Biology Graduate Certificate [Approved via email vote 2/7/2022]

Deactivated Programs

Personalized Medicine Graduate Certificate [Approved via email vote 2/7/2022]

V. New Business – Undergraduate

Modified Courses

GEOL 316: Computers in Geology [Approved]

Inactivated Courses

MATH 006_Prep Quant Rsn, Self-Pace [Approved]
MATH 009: Prep Coll Algeb-In Class [Approved]
MATH 044: Business Math Preparation [Approved]
MATH 112_ Discrete Mathematics for IT [Approved]

New Programs

Science and Technology Policy Minor [Approved pending correction in the curriculum from COS 300 to COS 310. Other internship courses were suggested by committee members; FRSC 406 and GGS 480 were added. Additional internship course suggestions are welcomed for future modifications.]

Modified Programs

Environmental and Sustainability Studies, BA [Approved]
Geology Minor [Approved]
STEM in Society Minor [Approved. It was noted that the curriculum could be enhanced by more science offerings. Course suggestions should be sent to Jen so they can be added to a future modification of this minor.]

Inactivated Programs

Career Changer’s Biological Sciences Undergraduate Certificate [Approved]
GeoManagement Undergraduate Certificate [Approved]

VI. Modifications Related to the Lecture/Lab Split of GEOL 101

Modified Courses

EVPP 336: Human Dimensions of the Environment [Approved]
EVPP 503: Field Mapping Techniques [Approved. Jen will double check the prerequisites with the department prior to submission to the Graduate Council.]
GEOL 102: Historical Geology [Approved]
GEOL 302: Mineralogy [Approved]
GEOL 304: Sedimentary Geology [Approved]
GEOL 305: Environmental Geology [Approved]
GEOL 306: Soil Science [Approved]
GEOL 308: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology [Approved]
GEOL 312: Invertebrate Paleontology [Approved]
GEOL 313: Hydrogeology [Approved]
GEOL 315: Topics in Geology II [Approved]
GEOL 317: Geomorphology [Approved]
GEOL 320: Geology of Earth Resources [Approved]
GEOL 321: Geology of Energy Resources [Approved]
GEOL 325: Planetary Geology [Approved]
GEOL 334: Vertebrate Paleontology [Approved]
GEOL 340: Modern Methods in Geology [Approved]
GEOL 364: Marine Geology [Approved]
GEOL 403: Geochemistry [Approved]
GEOL 404: Geological Field Techniques [Approved]
GEOL 441: Great Events in Earth History [Approved]
GEOL 504: Sedimentary Geology [Tabled by the department to address prerequisites.]
GEOL 521: Geology of Energy Resources [Tabled by the department to address prerequisites.]

Modified Programs

Biology, BA [Approved. SSB might suggest courses beneficial to the program’s students; these would be submitted to the COSCC under a separate modification.]
Biology, BS* [Approved]
Chemistry, BS* [Approved]
Environmental Science Minor [Approved]

VII. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

GEOL 540: Modern Methods in Geology [Approved, pending changes to the learning outcomes; these changes will be emailed to the COSCC. Also, changing the repeat status to NR.]
GEOL 603: Geochemistry [Approved, pending changes to the learning outcomes; these changes will be emailed to the COSCC. Also, changing the repeat status to NR.]
GEOL 720: Bayesian Methods in Geology and Earth Sciences [Approved pending a change of repeat status to NR.]
GEOL 734: Paleobiology [Approved pending a change of repeat status to NR.]
GEOL 741: Isotopes in Geology [Approved pending a change of repeat status to NR.]
GEOL 752: Earth Sciences in Academia [Approved pending a change of repeat status to NR.]
GEOL 996: Doctoral Reading & Research [Approved]
GEOL 998: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal [Approved]
GEOL 999: Doctoral Dissertation [Approved]

New Programs

Geology and Earth Sciences, PhD [Approved]

Modified Programs

Biology, BS/Biology, Accelerated MS [Approved]
Earth Systems Science, MS [Approved pending clarity to the wording in the justification section.]
Forensics Graduate Certificate [Approved]

Inactivated Programs

Data Journalism Graduate Certificate [Approved]

VIII. Adjournment [11:20 AM]

*The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

January 28, 2022- Agenda & Minutes

Time: 9:30am
Location: Zoom invite sent to committee members. If anyone else would like to attend, please email Jen for details.
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 1/14/2022

When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.

Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order [9:30 AM]

II. Approval of the December 10, 2021 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

IV. Old Business

V. New Business – Undergraduate

Course Deletions

GEOL 402: Geological Development of North America [Approved]

Modified Programs

Design Thinking Minor* (COS is a participating college) [Approved]
Mathematics, BS [Approved]

VI. New Business – Graduate

Modified Programs

Mechanical Engineering, BS/Applied and Engineering Physics, Accelerated MS [Approved]

VII. Adjournment [10:00 AM]

*The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

December 10, 2021- Agenda & Minutes

Time: 10:00am
Location: Zoom invite sent to committee members. If anyone else would like to attend, please email Jen for details.
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 11/5/2021

When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.

Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order [10:08 AM]

II. Approval of the November 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

Dates for Spring 2022 COSCC [The dates are agreeable to the committee.]

IV. Old Business

V. New Business – Undergraduate

Modified Courses

NEUR 327: Cellular, Neurophysiological, and Pharmacological Neuroscience [Approved. Jen will contact the Undergraduate Council to shorten the title of NEUR 328 before it is brought for a vote. The title is currently Cellular, Neurophysiological, and Pharmacological Neuroscience Lab.]

Modified Programs

Geography, BA* [Approved]
Geography, BS* [Approved]
Neuroscience, BS [Approved pending the removal of NEUR 301 (per the department), updating “Electives” to “Major Electives”.]

VI. New Business – Graduate

Modified Programs

Data Journalism Graduate Certificate [Approved]
Environmental GIS and Biodiversity Conservation Graduate Certificate [Approved]
Geographic Information Science Graduate Certificate [Approved]
Geology, BS/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (Secondary Education Earth Science Concentration [Approved]
Geology, BS/Earth Systems Science, Accelerated MS [Approved]
Geospatial Intelligence Graduate Certificate [Approved]
Mathematics, BA or BS/Mathematics, Accelerated MS [Approved]
Neuroscience, BS/Biology, Accelerated MS [Approved]
Remote Sensing and Image Processing Graduate Certificate [Approved]

VII. Adjournment [11:00AM. Thanks to everyone for their invaluable service on the committee this semester!]

*The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

November 19, 2021- Agenda & Minutes

Time: 10:00am
Location: Zoom invite sent to committee members. If anyone else would like to attend, please email Jen for details.
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 11/5/2021

When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.

Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order [9:59 AM]

II. Approval of the October 22, 2021 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

Days/Times for Spring 2022 COSCC Meetings [The general consensus was that the committee would meet at 9:30am on Fridays via Zoom in Spring 2022.]

IV. Old Business

College of Science: Requirements for the BA [Approved]

New Programs

Atmospheric Sciences, BS/Climate Science, Accelerated MS [Approved]

V. New Business – Undergraduate

New Courses

BINF 260:Diversity of Scientific Traditions [The COSCC requested additional information on the title and if it could be more specific. The committee also requested a sample of readings that will be required. The course was approved via email vote on November 23, 2021.]
- We would like to add this course as an elective option to as many programs as possible. Please let Jen know if this course can be added to your department’s undergraduate offerings.
BINF 480: Gateway to a Medical Career [Approved]
- We would like to add this course as an elective option to as many programs as possible. Please let Jen know if this course can be added to your department’s undergraduate offerings.
COS 320: Science Policy in Practice* [Approved]
NEUR 328: Cellular Neurophysiological, Pharmacological Neuroscience Lab [Approved]

Modified Courses

CHEM 422:Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis [Approved]
CHEM 441: Properties and Bonding of Inorganic Compounds [Approved]

Modified Programs

Atmospheric Sciences, BS [Approved]
Environmental and Sustainability Studies, BA [Approved]
Geology, BA [Approved]

VI. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

COS 520: Science Policy in Practice* [Approved, pending change from “memo” to “final paper” on the grading scale and changing the repeat status to the standard graduate status.]

Modified Courses

CLIM 712: Physical and Dynamical Oceanography [Approved]

Modified Programs

Bachelors degree (any)/Geographic and Cartographic Sciences, Accelerated MS [Approved]
Bachelors degree (any)/Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence, Accelerated MS [Approved]
Biology, MS* [Approved]
Biosciences, PhD* [Approved]
Climate Science, MS [Approved]
Computational and Data Sciences, BS/Computational Science, Accelerated MS [Approved]
Forensic Science, MS [Approved]
Forensic Science, BS/Forensic Science, Accelerated MS [Approved]
Mechanical Engineering, BS/Applied and Engineering Physics, Accelerated MS [Tabled to explore with the CEC clarifying some items and bringing it more in line with our BAM template.]
Physics, BS/Applied and Engineering Physics, Accelerated MS [Approved]

VII. Adjournment [11:45am]

*The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

October 22, 2021- Agenda & Minutes

Time: 10:00am
Location: Zoom invite sent to committee members. If anyone else would like to attend, please email Jen for details.
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 10/8/2021

When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.

Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order [10:03 AM]

II. Approval of the September 24, 2021 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

IV. Old Business

College Requirements for the BA [Tabled, some departments need more time for review.]
- Impacted programs:
  - Biology, BA
  - Chemistry, BA
  - Geography, BA
  - Geology, BA
  - Mathematics, BA
New Courses
- EVPP 530: Evidence-Based Environmental Policymaking [Approved pending a syllabus update on the grading scale and information on where the readings will be housed.]

V. New Business – Undergraduate

Modified Programs

Environmental Science, BS [Approved]

VI. New Business – Graduate

Modified Programs

Bachelor’s Degree (selected)/Environmental Science and Policy Accelerated Master’s [Approved]
Chemistry, BS/Chemistry, Accelerated MS [Approved]
Computational and Data Sciences, BS/ Computational Science, Accelerated MS [Approved]
Environmental Science and Policy, MS [Approved]
Geographic and Cartographic Sciences, MS [Approved]
Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence, MS [Approved]
Geospatial Intelligence Graduate Certificate [Tabled to reconsider TOEFL statement. Friendly comment to correct “letters or recommendation”.]

New Program

Atmospheric Sciences, BS/Climate Science, Accelerated MS [Tabled]

VII. Adjournment [10:38 am]

*The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

September 24, 2021- Agenda & Minutes

Time: 10:00am
Location: Zoom invite sent to committee members. If anyone else would like to attend, please email Jen for details.
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 9/10/2021

When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.

Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order [10:03 AM]

II. Approval of the August 27, 2021 Meeting Minutes [approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

New Catalog Schedule
- [Going forward, the catalog is going to published in June, not April. Jennifer is going to send out the catalog non-curricular Word docs to the departments in October as planned, but will not ask for them back until February. Please have course changes in by the March 2022 COSCC and program changes in bythe February 2022 COSCC meeting.]
College Requirements for the BA [Tabled to the October meeting to allow departments more time to review the changes.]
- Impacted programs:
  - Biology, BA
  - Chemistry, BA
  - Geography, BA
  - Geology, BA
  - Mathematics, BA

IV. Old Business

V. New Business – Undergraduate

New Courses

BIOL 428: Planetary Health*[Approved.]
GEOL 103: Physical Geology Lab [Approved pending grading information added to syllabus.]
NEUR 301: Cross-Cultural Studies in Scientific Research [Approved]
NEUR 424 : Sleep and Circadian Rhythms [Approved and the proposal was changed to allow 9 max credits.]
NEUR 473: Current Neuroscience in Germany [Approved.]

Modified Courses

GEOL 101: Introductory Geology I [Approved, pending that the syllabus includes updated Grading information.]
NEUR 335: Molecular, Developmental, and Systems Neuroscience [Approved, pending an expanded justification.]
NEUR 422: Glutamatergic Systems [Approved.]

Deactivated Courses

GGS 210: Introduction to Spatial Computing [Approved.]
GGS 322: Issues in Global Change [Approved.]
GGS 330: Geography of the Soviet Succession States [Approved.]
GGS 398: Selected Topics in Global Change [Approved.]
GGS 410: Introduction to Hyperspace Imaging [Approved.]

VI. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

BIOL 528: Planetary Health*[Approved.]
BIOL 638 Sensory Ecology* [Approved.]
BIOL 639: Community Ecology* [Approved. Pending review with SSB for potential overlap.]
EVPP 530: Evidence-Based Environmental Policy Making [Tabled to October.]
NEUR 632: Glutamatergic Systems [Removed from the agenda per NEUR’s request.]

Modified Courses

BIOL 682: Advanced Eukaryotic Cell Biology* [Approved.]

Deactivated Courses

GGS 501: Geography and Geoinformation Science Distance Education Orientation [Approved.]
GGS 520: Geography for Teachers [Approved.]
GGS 524: Introduction to Environmental and Resource Economics [Approved.]
GGS 525: Economics of Human/Environment Interactions [Approved.]
GGS 644: Fundamentals and Interpretation of Imaging Radar [Approved.]
GGS 660: Automated Cartography [Approved.]
GGS 661: Map Projections and Coordinate Systems [Approved.]
GGS 674: Environmental Impact Analysis [Approved.]
GGS 792: Seminar in Earth Systems [Approved.]
GGS 795: Seminar in Regional Analysis [Approved.]

New Programs

Science Policy Graduate Certificate [Approved, pending clarity on the restricted electives and adding a list of elective courses.]

VII. Adjournment [11:42am]

*= agenda item was added after the announcement

*The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

August 27, 2021- Agenda & Minutes

Time: 10:00am
Location: Zoom invite sent to committee members. If anyone else would like to attend, please email Jen for details.
Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 8/13/2021

When available, the meeting minutes will be indicated within bold brackets [ ] and are in draft form until they are approved by the committee.

Relevant Links: Undergraduate Council Meeting Minutes/ Graduate Council Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order [10:03 AM]

II. Approval of the April 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

[New members Geof Gilleaudeau (AOES), Elisabeth Epstein (BIOL), and Fernando Camelli (PHYS) were introduced to the committee.]
[Dr. Hakami was voted to continue serving as the committee chair for the 2021 -2022 AY.]

III. Announcements/Discussion

COSCC Chair for the 2021-2022 Academic Year
General catalog reminders In order to meet catalog deadlines, please have any program modifications or deletions to the COSCC by its December 2021 meeting, and please have any course changes to the COSCC by its January 2022 meeting. Any new programs should be brought to Jen as soon as possible.]
CORRECTED LIST 8/27/2021 at 1:45pm- Zombie Courses 2021 [Please review the list of courses with your departments and make changes to the courses in CIM as necessary.]

IV. Old Business

V. New Business – Undergraduate

New Courses

COS 315: Science Policy Internship Preparation [Approved pending clarification on grading percentages.]
EVPP 428: Planetary Health [Approved]

Modified Programs

Biology, BA[Approved]
Biology, BS [Approved]
IN-BA-P002,IN-BPRE-P002,IN-BS-P002 : INTO-Mason: Science[Approved]
Pre-Medical Undergraduate Certificate[Approved]

VI. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

COS 515: Science Policy Internship Preparation [Approved pending clarification on grading percentages.]
EVPP 528: Planetary Health [Approved pending learning outcome adjustments.]

Modified Programs

Computational Social Science, PhD [Approved]
Environmental Science, MS [Approved]

VII. Adjournment [10:56 AM]

*The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.