College of Science Curriculum Committee

Category: Calendar Year

March 27, 2026 Agenda & Minutes- March Spillover Meeting

Time: 9:30am
Location: Microsoft Teams. If anyone in addition to the COSCC would like to attend, please email Jen for details.

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

I. Call to Order [9:30 AM]

II.Approval of the March 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes [Postponed to April meeting]

III. New Business – Undergraduate

New Courses

IV. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

Modified Programs

V. Adjournment [11:03 AM]

*Item added after the agenda was announced.

  • *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.

May 1, 2026 Agenda & Minutes

Time: 9:30am
Location: Microsoft Teams. If anyone in addition to the COSCC would like to attend, please email Jen for details.

Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 4/17/2026.

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

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the [March 20, 2026]; [March 27, 2026]; April 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

III. Announcements/Discussion

  • Fall 2026 Meeting Schedule

IV. Old Business

V. New Business – Undergraduate

VI. New Business – Graduate

VII. Adjournment

*Item added after the agenda was announced

  • *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 17, 2026 Agenda & Minutes

Time: 9:30am
Location: Microsoft Teams. If anyone in addition to the COSCC would like to attend, please email Jen for details.

Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 4/3/2026.

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

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the March 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes and March 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes

III. Announcements/Discussion

IV. Old Business

V. New Business – Undergraduate

Modified Courses

Modified Programs

Inactivated Programs

VI. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

Modified Courses

VII. Adjournment

*Item added after the agenda was announced

  • *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.

March 20, 2026 Agenda & Minutes

Time: 9:30am
Location: Microsoft Teams. If anyone in addition to the COSCC would like to attend, please email Jen for details.

Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 3/6/2026.

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

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the February 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes

III. Announcements/Discussion

IV. Old Business

  • February 2026 E-vote: Mathematics, BA or BS/Mathematics, Accelerated MS [Approved]

V. New Business – Undergraduate

New Course

Modified Courses

Modified Programs

Program Inactivation

VI. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

Modified Programs

VII. Adjournment

*Item added after the agenda was announced.

  • *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 20, 2026 Agenda & Minutes

Time: 9:30am
Location: Microsoft Teams. If anyone in addition to the COSCC would like to attend, please email Jen for details.

Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 2/6/2026.

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

I. Call to Order [9:30am]

II. Approval of the January 23, 2025 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

  • Update on modifying courses (prerequisites, corequisites) impacted by the decoupling of BIOL 213 (+ new lab 215), BIOL 311 (+ new lab 313), and the new sequence of BIOL 308+BIOL 338.
  • Department of Biology* [Approved]

IV. Old Business

V. New Business – Undergraduate

New Courses

Modified Courses

Modified Programs

Modifications Re: Biology Lecture and Lab Decoupling

Course Deactivation

VI. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

Modified Courses

Deactivated Courses

New Programs

Modified Programs

VII. Adjournment [11:30am]

*Item added after the agenda was announced

  • *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 23, 2026 Agenda & Minutes

Time: 9:30am
Location: Microsoft Teams. If anyone in addition to the COSCC would like to attend, please email Jen for details.

Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 1/9/2026.

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

I. Call to Order [9:31 AM]

II. Approval of the December 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes [Approved with two abstentions.]

III. Announcements/Discussion

IV. Old Business

V. New Business – Undergraduate

New Courses

Modified Courses

Course Deactivations

New Programs

Modified Programs

VI. New Business – Graduate

Modified Courses

Course Deactivations

VII. Adjournment [10:55 AM]

*Item added after the agenda was announced

  • *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 8, 2025 Agenda & Minutes

Time: 11:00am
Location: Microsoft Teams. If anyone in addition to the COSCC would like to attend, please email Jen for details.

Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 11/24/2025.

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

I. Call to Order [11:00am]

II. Approval of the November 24, 2025 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

  • Spring 2026 Meeting Schedule [provided the timing works for incoming committee members, Fridays at 9:30am were chosen for the spring 2026 semester.]

IV. Old Business

  • Marine Science Minor [Approved pending title correction in the Justification section.]
  • Bylaws Revision (view in Teams) [Approved}

V. New Business – Undergraduate

VI. New Business – Graduate

Modified Courses

VII. Adjournment [11:26 AM]

*Item added after the agenda was announced.

  • *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 24, 2025 Agenda & Minutes

Time: 11:00am
Location: Microsoft Teams. If anyone in addition to the COSCC would like to attend, please email Jen for details.

Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 11/10/2025.

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

I. Call to Order [11:03 AM]

II. Approval of the October 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

  • Bylaws [Requested edit includes: 1. Adding “may” to the last sentence of VI.B. (“…and may provide their recommended votes”.] The bylaws will be voted on in December.

IV. Old Business

  • Graduate Admissions Requirements Project [Project postponed until 2026.]

V. New Business – Undergraduate

Modified Courses

Course Deletions

New Programs

Modified Programs

Program Deletions

VI. New Business – Graduate

Modified Courses

Course Deletions

Modified Programs

VII. Adjournment [12:12pm]

*Item added after the agenda was announced

  • *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 27, 2025 Agenda & Minutes

Time: 11:00am
Location: Microsoft Teams. If anyone in addition to the COSCC would like to attend, please email Jen for details.

Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 10/13/2025.

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

I. Call to Order [11:02AM]

II. Approval of the September 29, 2025 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

  • Bylaws [Updates were reviewed, discussion and voting will resume in November. The document will be emailed to the COSCC Members.]
  • Zombie Courses [The list will be emailed to the COSCC Members, please take these courses back to your departments and initiate inactivation in CIM as appropriate.]

IV. Old Business

  • Graduate Admissions Requirements Project [Discussions will continue next month.]
  • BAM Template Project [COSCC Members were advised to keep an eye out for this required formatting shift. The template will also be emailed to the COSCC Members.]

V. New Business – Undergraduate

New Courses

Modified Courses

Modified Programs

VI. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

Modified Programs

VII. Adjournment [12:14pm]

*Item was added after the agenda was announced.

  • *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 29, 2025 Agenda & Minutes

Time: 11:00am
Location: Microsoft Teams. If anyone in addition to the COSCC would like to attend, please email Jen for details.

Items to be considered on this agenda are due by 9/15/2025.

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

I. Call to Order [11:01AM]

II. Approval of the August 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes [Approved]

III. Announcements/Discussion

  • College Policies Catalog Update [Approved pending updates to Permission to Study Elsewhere: 1. Re-insert AP1.4.2 wording. 2. Clarifying lecture and lab pairings and require them to be taken in same term.]
  • COSCC Bylaws (see Teams>Files>Bylaws>”Draft COSCC Bylaws_2025″) [Tabled]
  • Graduate Admissions Requirements Project Introduction [To be discussed further in October.]
  • BAM Template Project Update [These formatting updates are forthcoming in CIM.]

IV. Old Business

Modified Programs

V. New Business – Undergraduate

New Courses

Modified Courses

Course Deactivations

VI. New Business – Graduate

New Courses

Modified Courses

VII. Adjournment [12:19pm]

*Item added after the agenda was announced

  • *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.