NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY

MEETING OF THE FACULTY SENATE

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007

4:00 P.M. Workman 101

MINUTES   

1. Call to order.  Dr. Dave Westpfahl, Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Dr. Richard Sonnenfeld asked whether or not a quorum had been established. Emma Aafloy from Academic Affairs, using a hand count, ascertained that a quorum of 33 had been established, and the meeting continued.

2. Approval of the minutes of October 2, 2007.  Dr. Robert Cormack moved for approval, followed by a second from Dr. Dave Johnson. The minutes were then approved as written.

3. Announcements.

• Dr. Peter Gerity, Vice President for Academic Affairs.  Gerity reminded faculty that Dec. 15 is the deadline for delivery of tenure packets to Debby Olguin in the Academic Affairs office. He also announced that the ABET site team visit to the Computer Science Department had been completed, with official notice to follow next July. Gerity commended the planning team, singling out Dr. Gillian Bond, Dr. Tom Engler and Dr. Osman Inal for their efforts. “We’re looking at a positive outcome; there are no deficiencies at this point,” Gerity added. He noted that the Computer Science Department’s ABET accreditation would be re-indexed, along with Mechanical Engineering, for the next regularly scheduled ABET visit in 2010. Civil Engineering also is preparing for its first ABET visit in the fall of 2008.

• Owen Ellard, Librarian.  Library Director Ellard, with assistance from Joan Shedivy, Public Services, gave the Faculty Senate an update on the Library. Under circulation policies, the Library has extended its borrowing periods, instituted online renewals and eliminated fines. The Library now has EZPoxy, which provides remote access to web-based, licensed databases; LexisNexis, a site containing 360 full-text newspapers, both national and international; the IEEE ASPP package with 128 core journals available though IEEE Xplore; has added 128 Humanities journals to its JStar collection; and now has a site license to The Chronicle of Higher Education. Ellard said the Library is in the process of an extensive review of its journals, a two-year project, adding that he would like to learn from faculty what journals are necessary for their research. “Some may be no longer necessary; some you may wish to add,” he said. The Library also will create a web page on proposed cancellations. Ellard said he is anxious to increase the technological side of the Library to provide areas large enough for student group projects.

4. Committee Reports.

              a. Nominating Committee – Approval of Committee Membership (see                           attachment).  Dr. Bill Stone moved to elect the slate of officers as                                            proposed at the last meeting, followed by a second from Dr. Johnson. The                                 motion passed. (Dr. Dave Westpfahl, re-elected chairman; Dr. Tom                          Engler, vice chair; and Dr. Richard Sonnenfeld, parliamentarian. The                        nominating list also included members of the Faculty Senate Standing                             Committees as posted on the Academic Affairs website.) Westpfahl asked                                     that committees meet to designate a chair, and that all committees meet at                                   least once a year and report back to the Senate.

5. Old Business.  None.

6. New Business.

                a. Council of Chairs Meeting – October 22, 2007 (Minutes Attached).                                 Gerity asked department chairs to present the proposed changes as                                               approved by the Council of Chairs at its October meeting.

                  –  Materials and Metallurgical Engineering – Dr. Deidre Hirschfeld,                               chair.  Hirschfeld moved to accept a revised curriculum with reduced                                 credit hours and an additional three “super” labs. Bowman seconded the                                   motion. The motion was voted on and passed as follows:
OLD:
Minimum credit hours required -  134
The following courses are required:
•MATH 231 (4), 335 (3)
•ES 110 (2), 111 (3), 201 (3), 302 (3), 332 (3)
•MATE 101L (1), 202 & 202L (4), 235 & 235L (4), 301 (3), 314 (3), 350 (3), 351 (3), 382 (2), 431 (3), 441 (3), 442(3), 445 (3), 452 (3), 467 (2), 481 (3), 482 (3)
•METE 327 (3)
•Advanced basic science (3): CHEM 311, 331, 333 is recommended.
•Technical electives (6) Technical and advanced basic science electives must be chosen with the approval of the advisor.

NEW:
Minimum credit hours required 131
In addition to the General Degree Requirements (page 54), the following courses are required:
•MATH 231 (4), 335 (3)
•ES 110 (2), 111 (3), 201 (3), 302 (3), 332 (3) or EE 211 (3)
•MATE 101L (1), 202 & 202L (4), 235 & 235L (4), 301 (3), 310 (3), 311 (3), 314 (3), 350 (3), 351 (3), 410 (3), 445 (3),481 (3), 482 (3)
•METE 327 (3)
•Advanced basic science (3): CHEM 311, 331, 333 or MATE 452 is recommended.
•Technical electives (12):  Approved upper level MATE and METE courses. Up to 3 credit hours can be completed outside the department with the consent of the department. Approved non Materials department courses are: CHEM 311, 331, 332, 333, 443, ChE 443L, 470, 473, 475,
CS 209, 476, MATH 254, 283, 382, 384, 410, 411, 415, OPT 300, 400, PHYS 301, 340, 444, CE 302, EE 212, 324, ES 316, 405, MENG 304, 421, ME 434.

BS in Materials Engineering with Metallurgical Engineering Option
Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Engineering with Metallurgical Engineering
Option

Minimum credit hours required—131
In addition to the General Degree Requirements (page 54), the following courses are required:
•MATH 231 (4), 335 (3)
•ES 110 (2), 111 (3), 201 (3), 302 (3), 332 (3) or EE211 (3)
•MATE 101L (1), 202 & 202L (4), 235 & 235L (4), 301(3), 310 (3), 311 (3), 314 (3), 350 (3), 410 (3), 445 (3), 481 (3), 482 (3)
•METE 326 (3), 327 (3)
•Advanced basic science (3): CHEM 311, 331, 333 or MATE 452 are recommended.
•Technical electives (12):  Approved upper level MATE and METE courses.  
•Electives to complete 131 credit hours
Credit for trigonometry or college algebra is not allowed for engineering students.
All engineering majors are required to take the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) exam as a requirement for graduation.

New Courses:

MATE 102L, Introductory Materials Engineering Laboratory, 2 cr, 3 lab hrs
See description for MATE101L with additional emphasis on exploration of career opportunities in Materials Science and Engineering.

MATE 103L, Introduction to Electron Microscopy,  1 cr, 3 lab hrs
Students will obtain a basic understanding of various techniques of electron microcopy including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy, Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy (SIMS), and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).  Demonstrations of various applications of these techniques will be given.

MATE 104L, Introduction to Electron Microscopy,  2 cr, 3 lab hrs
See description for MATE 103L with additional emphasis on Electron Microscopy across multiple disciplines.

MATE 310 Processing and Microstructure Methods and Analysis 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisites: MATE 202, MATE 235; or consent of instructor
Emphasis on the relationship between processing and microstructure.  Processing techniques used to form metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites will be studied such as extrusion, pressing, forging, rolling, casting, and joining. Elementary analysis techniques such as optical and electron microscopy will be used to illustrate the effect of processing on microstructure.

MATE 311 Thermal and Mechanical Methods and Analysis 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisites: MATE 202, MATE 235; or consent of instructor
Emphasis on the use of thermal and mechanical techniques to both influence and measure the properties of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.  Thermal techniques such as DSC, DTA, TGA, TMA, and dilatometry will be examined. Thermal processing and temperature measurement techniques will also be covered. Mechanical techniques such as viscometry, rheometry, strength/toughness testing, hardness testing, and fatigue will be covered.  These thermal and mechanical techniques will be used to elucidate the relationship between properties and microstructure, relaxation mechanisms, lifetime predictions, phase transformations, chemical reactions, and synthesis.

MATE 410 Microstructural Characterization Methods and Analysis 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: Phys 122,  MATE 202, MATE 235 or consent of instructor
Crystalline and non-crystalline materials are characterized using various types of scattering, diffraction, absorption and microscopy techniques. Methodologies such as x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction and microscopy are introduced for analyzing crystallographic and other structural properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.

Delete Courses:
MATE 301L, Ceramics Lab
METE 327L, Physical Metallurgy Lab
MATE 382, Introduction to Engineering Design, 2 cr, 1 cl hr, 3 lab hrs
 
Revised Course Descriptions:
MATE 202L Materials Engineering I Laboratory, 1 cr, 3 lab hrs
Corequisite: MATE 202
Laboratory experiments addressing elementary design problems involving optimal use of materials.  Designed to reinforce principles discussed in Mate 202.

MATE 446, Computer Simulation in Materials Science, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
Prerequisite: MATH 231
Computer simulation techniques are introduced and applied to systems of interest to Materials Science.  Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics methods are used to explore properties at the atomic level. 

MATE 441, 441L, X-Ray Diffraction, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: PHYS 122
Properties and generation of X-rays, X-ray diffraction phenomena. Single-crystal and powder techniques for study of structure of metals and alloys, imperfections, stress, and strain.

MATE 481, 481L, Engineering Design I, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: Senior Standing MATE 382
Student design teams begin a year-long capstone design project.
The teams will identify project needs, establish goals, determine design requirements, produce alternate solutions, and perform detailed planning. Project initiation, periodic design reports and design reviews. Students, faculty, and distinguished visitors discuss subjects of current and/or long-range interest in various fields of materials.
Undergraduate students majoring in Materials Engineering are required to take MATE 481 and MATE 481L concurrently. (Same as METE 481)

Materials Engineering Program Changes:

• New approach to labs will address elements of Materials Engineering in Processing, Thermal and Mechanical Methods and Microstructural Characterization methods across all elements, metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
• Eliminate Jr. Design and incorporate engineering design elements in all 300 level courses. Incorporate Senior Seminar into Senior Design Class
• Allow electives outside of the department in order to allow undergrads to more specifically address interests.

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–  Electrical Engineering, Dr. Bill Rison standing in for Dr. Scott Teare, chair.  Rison asked for approval of one minor revision, changing CS 111 from a pre-requisite to a co-requisite. Johnson seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed as follows:

 Previous Catalog:

EE 231, 231L, Digital Electronics, 4 cr, 3 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: ES 111 or CS 111.
Corequisites: EE 231 and 231L are corequisites of each other.
Normally offered fall semester
           Foundation of combinational digital system analysis and design; including Boolean algebra, logic gates, and truth tables. Sequential digital design via finite state machines. Lab provides exposure to computer-aided design software and programmable logic hardware.
Proposed Change:

EE 231, 231L, Digital Electronics, 4 cr, 3 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: ES 111 or CS 111.
Corequisites: ES 111 or CS 111; EE 231 and 231L are corequisites of each other.
Normally offered fall semester
           Foundation of combinational digital system analysis and design; including Boolean algebra, logic gates, and truth tables. Sequential digital design via finite state machines. Lab provides exposure to computer-aided design software and programmable logic hardware.
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  – Psychology and Education Department, Dr. Mark Samuels, acting chair. Samuels moved to accept two changes regarding the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. The motion was seconded by Dr. Gerity. It was put to a vote and passed as follows:

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Minimum credit hours required—130
In addition to the general degree Requirements (page 54), the following courses are required:
  •     PSY 121 (3); 205 (4); 471 or 472 (1)
  •     Two courses (with associated labs) chosen from among PSY 301 (4), 305 (4), 309 (4)
  •     15 additional credit hours in psychology
  •     BIOL 111 (4), 112 (4), and at least six (6) upper-division credits in Biology, exclusive of BIOL 471 or 472
  •     MATH 283 (3) or 483 (3)
  •     CS 111 (4)
  •     At least  four (4) additional credit hours beyond  the general degree Requirements and the above Psychology Requirements selected from among: Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
  •     Electives to complete 130 credit hours.
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  – Mechanical Engineering Department, Dr. Sayavur Bakhtiyarov, chair.  (Prior to having Dr. Bakhtiyarov take the floor, Gerity explained that one measure proposed by the chair at the Council of Chairs meeting was not approved, as noted in the Minutes. The Council at that meeting had asked that a proposed increase of credit hours for a B.S. degree have more study and review.)  Bakhtiyarov moved to accept a proposed 19-hour Minor in Biomedical Engineering degree, and a Minor in Mechanical Engineering. The biomedical engineering program includes a Senior Design Project, new courses and an explosives lab supported by EMRTC. Courses for the minor depend on the student’s major. The motion was seconded by Johnson. When put to a vote, the motion passed as follows:

Minor in Biomedical Engineering

Minimum credit hours required – 19

The following courses are required:

BIOL 111, 111L, General Biology, 4 cr, 3 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs
BIOL 331, Cell Biology, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
BIOL 351, Physiology I, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
BIOL 352, Physiology II, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs

Two courses from:

MATE 351, Introduction to Polymeric Materials, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
MENG 460, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
MENG 465, Biorheology, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
CHE 473, Polymer Materials Engineering, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
MATE 516, Biomimetic Materials, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
MENG 576, Biomedical Mechatronics, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
MENG 489, Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs

Senior Design Project:
Students, who are interested in a minor in Biomedical Engineering, will do their Senior Design Project in the Biomedical Engineering field.  This is an opportunity for them to implement their learning in the mechanical engineering and life sciences fields to tackle a particular problem in the biomedical engineering field.

The Minor in Biomedical Engineering passed as proposed.
Dr. Bakhtiyarov proposed the adoption of the following new courses.    The motion was seconded by Dr. Hossain.   A question was raised on who would be teaching all the new courses proposed.   Dr. Bakhtiyarov replied that he and an adjunct professor would teach the new courses.
New Courses:

EXPL 419L Explosives Testing and Diagnostic Techniques Laboratory, 1cr., 3 cl. hrs
Prerequisite: MENG 545 or EXPL 311 and EXPL 412 or consent of instructor.
Co-requisite: EXPL 419 
An introduction to the explosive testing and data acquisition systems. Basic concepts of explosives initiation and the measurement/characterization of detonation effects.  Experimental analysis of energetic materials and explosives devices utilizing various state-of-art testing equipment. Ultra-high speed camera, VISAR, shock measurement systems, etc.  Analysis of material properties under high-pressure shock compression, and data interpretations.

MENG 460,   Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
Prerequisite: Sophomore classification or consent of instructor
An overview of research in biomedical engineering, biomechanics, biocompatibility, tissue engineering, biomedical instrumentation, and moral and ethical issues. 

MENG 465, Biorheology, 3cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: MENG 351L or consent of instructor
Concepts of rheology. Rheology of body fluids. Different rheological models of fluids and applications in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Laboratory experiments of plasma and blood rheological characterization (viscosity, elasticity, plasticity, etc.). 

AE 489, Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs

AE 491, Directed Study, cr to be arranged

EXPL 489, Special Topics in Explosives Engineering, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs

EXPL 491, Directed Study, cr to be arranged

MENG 469, Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs

Minor in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum credit hours required – 18
The following courses are required
At least eighteen (18) credit hours of ES or MENG courses and/or labs beyond those required for major.  These courses and labs are subject to the approval of the Mechanical Engineering Minor Adviser.

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– Physics Department, Dr. Westpfahl, chair.  Westpfahl moved to accept renumbering freshmen Physics courses to reflect the different levels at which students enter the program. The motion was seconded by Johnson. When put to a vote, it passed as follows:

Physics proposes to renumber the current Physics 131 and 132, to become Physics 221 and 222, Comprehensive Physics I and II.  The prerequisites would be Physics 121 and Math 131, or permission of the instructor.  These courses contain a lot of modern physics, and would allow us to drop Physics 232 from the curriculum.

This would allow incoming students to start the study of physics at three points.

1. Poorly prepared students could start with Physics 109, which we are offering on an experimental basis.  This is appropriate for students taking Math 103 or 104, and students with absolutely no previous study of physics.
            2. Calculus-ready students could start with Physics 121, as they do now.
            3. Very well prepared students could start in Physics 221, as they now start in Physics 131.

We note that transfer students who have already had the equivalent of Physics 121 and 122 can start with Physics 221.

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– Earth & Environmental Science, Dr. Rob Bowman, chair.  Bowman moved to accept a new undergraduate degree program, a proposed Petroleum Geology option, in response to great demand. Johnson seconded the motion. When put to a vote, it passed as follows:

Required Courses for Bachelor of Science in Earth Science with Petroleum Geology Option

• A 100-level ERTH course and associated lab (4)
• ERTH 201(4), ERTH 202 (4), ERTH 203 (4), ERTH 204 (4), ERTH 205 (1), ERTH 390 (3), ERTH 325 (3), ERTH 330 (3), ERTH 468 (3), ERTH 483 (2)
• PETR 101 (1), ERTH 370 (3), ERTH 385 (3), ERTH 440 (4), ERTH 445 (3), ERTH 447 (3), ERTH 453 (4), ERTH 460 (3), ERTH 484 (2), ERTH 485 (2)
• Any two of the following classes: ERTH 424 (3), ERTH 425 (3), ERTH 446 (3), ERTH 457 (3), ERTH 470 (3)
• MATH 283 (3) or 382 (3)
• Electives to complete 130 credit hours

Bowman proposed a second set of changes clearing up designations and other editorial revisions. The motion was seconded by Hossain. When put to a vote, it passed as follows:

Other Catalog Changes:    Strikethrough = deleted text  and  Underline = inserted text

Clarification of lab requirement
Minor in Earth Science

Minimum credit hours required –– 18
The following courses are required:
• One 100-level ERTH class and associated lab (4 hrs)
• Two classes from the following list: ERTH 201, 202, 203, or 204 (8 hrs)
• At least six hours 200 or above ERTH, GEOL, GEOP, GEOC, or HYD

Earth Science Courses

Prerequisite clarification
ERTH 201, Geobiology 4 cr, 3 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: a 100-level ERTH course and associated lab
Offered spring semester, odd numbered years
Consideration of life and its impact on the Earth System over the course of Earth history including its preserved geochemical and fossil remains, study of the observable geological effects of life processes and in turn the impact of geological, hydrological, and atmospheric effects on the origins and subsequent evolution of life. Field trips.

Prerequisite clarification
ERTH 202, Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 4 cr, 3 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisites: Any ERTH 100 level class and associated lab
Offered fall semester, odd numbered years
A study of the interactions between the atmosphere and the internal heat of the Earth which result in the development of landscapes observable at the Earth’s surface today. Topics will include atmospheric circulation, climate, fluvial processes, and the record of paleoclimate contained in the landscape. Field trips

Prerequisite clarification
ERTH 203, Earth’s Crust: Materials, Processes, and Dynamics, 4 cr, 3 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: a 100-level ERTH course and associated lab
Offered spring semester
Overview of the evolution of the crust of the Earth, the major rock types and processes that form it, and the main methods used to study it. Topics include: mineralogy, igneous, sedimentary and
metamorphic petrology, structural geology, subsurface fluid flow, and petroleum geology. Field trips.

Prerequisite clarification
ERTH 204, Introduction to Whole Earth Structure and Composition, 4 cr 3 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: a 100-level ERTH course and associated lab
Offered fall semester, even numbered years
Introduction to geophysical and geochemical methods used to study the deep Earth. Formation, composition and internal structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, gravitational and magnetic
fields, heat flow and thermal history, earthquakes, and interaction of Earth systems with emphasis on the crust, mantle and core.  Introduction to mantle convection, geochemical reservoirs, and
mantle plumes. Field trips.

Prerequisite clarification
ERTH 205, Earth Science Practicum, 1 cr, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: a 100-level ERTH course and associated lab
Offered fall semester, odd numbered years
Instruction and practice in computational methods used to solve Earth science problems. Simple ways to describe physical processes mathematically, then approximate them numerically.
Introduction to spreadsheets and graphics programs. Review of math and statistics.

Prerequisite clarification
ERTH 206, Fundamentals of Earth’s Crust, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: a 100-level ERTH course and associated lab
Offered spring semester
Overview of the evolution of the crust of the Earth, the major rock types and processes that form it, and the main methods used to study it. Topics include: mineralogy, igneous, sedimentary and
metamorphic petrology, structural geology, subsurface fluid flow, and petroleum geology. This course is for non-majors only. Earth Science majors must enroll in ERTH 203. Meets concurrently with ERTH 203, but course work differs. Field trips.

Deleted course
ERTH 319, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisites: ERTH 211 and 318; or consent of instructor
Offered spring semester
Occurrence, classification, and origin of igneous rocks. Origin of magmas. Principles of metamorphism; classification of metamorphic rocks; metamorphic fabrics, and microstructures;
metamorphic facies and interpretation of paleotectonic environments. Field trips.

Prerequisite change and added semester offered
ERTH 325, Near-Surface Geophysics, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisites: PHYS 121; ERTH 101 a 100-level ERTH course and associated lab
Offered fall semester even numbered years
Theory and practice of geophysical methods for exploring the shallow subsurface, with emphasis on electromagnetic methods including resistivity, EM conductivity, ground-penetrating radar, and
magnetic field strength. Applications to environmental hazards, hydrogeological features, and/or archaeology are emphasized in a hands-on, field-oriented approach.

Deleted course
ERTH 337, Stratigraphy and Paleontology, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: ERTH 102
Offered fall semester
Introduction to stratigraphic principles; survey of geologically important invertebrate biota preserved as fossils; their modes of preservation, collection techniques, taxonomy, paleobiology,
paleoecology, and biostratigraphic utility. Field trips.

Deleted course
ERTH 353, Structural Geology, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisites (Earth Science majors): ERTH 102 & 102L; ERTH 317, 318
or 319; PHYS 121 or 131; or consent of instructor
Prerequisites (Mineral Engineering majors): ME 360 & 360L; PHYS 121
or 131; or consent of instructor
Corequisite (Mineral Engineering majors): ME 462
Offered fall semester
Study and interpretation of geologic structures. Processes of fracturing, faulting, folding, and flow of rocks; stress and strain; and elementary concepts of tectonics. Lab includes solution of map
problems and use of stereographic projections. Field trips.

Prerequisite change
ERTH 370, Formation Evaluation, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: PHYS 122
Corequisite: ERTH 353 203
The qualitative and quantitative interpretation of electric, sonic, and radioactive well logs. Physical and electrical properties of saturated rock. Formation testing and analysis. Laboratory
exercises in log reading and interpretation. Preparation of subsurface maps for estimation of reserves. (Same as PETR 370)

Prerequisite change
ERTH 409, Soil Geomorphology, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisites: ERTH 306 202 and 405; or consent of instructor
Offered spring semester, alternate years
Discussion of the use of soils to interpret the rate and timing of geomorphic processes and changing environmental parameters.   Field trips.

Deleted course
ERTH 420, Advanced Igneous Petrology, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
Prerequisite: ERTH 319
Offered on demand
Application of phase diagrams, experimental petrology, and field and petrographic relationships to the origin of magmas. Field trips.

Prerequisite change
ERTH 424, Sedimentary Petrography, 3 cr, 4 lab hrs
Prerequisite: ERTH 318 202, 203
Offered spring semester, alternate years
Petrographic analysis and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, with emphasis on siliciclastics. Topics include: grain identification and provenance, identification of diagenetic minerals and textures, and interpretation of porosity and permeability characteristics.

Prerequisite change
ERTH 430, Active Tectonics, 3 cr hrs
Prerequisites: ERTH 306, 353 202, 203
Offered alternate years
Study of Quaternary faults, including basic field techniques, tectonic geomorphology from fault scarps to mountain fronts, patterns of faulting, structural analysis of faults in alluvium, relation
of surface to subsurface structures, paleoseismology, and review of Quaternary dating methods.

Change in course description
ERTH 442, Vadose Zone Processes, 1 cr, 1 cl hr
Prerequisite: ERTH 440
Offered spring semester
Multiphase flow, potentials and water retention, transient flow problems, plant/water uptake
Physical processes governing water movement between the land surface and the groundwater table. Capillarity, potentials and water retention, unsaturated flow.

Name and prerequisite change; added semester offered
ERTH 445, Exploration Geophysics I Exploration Seismology, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisites: PHYS 121 or equivalent; ERTH 101 a 100-level ERTH course and associated lab; upper-class standing
Offered fall semester, odd numbered years
An introductory course on seismic refraction and reflection imaging of the subsurface, including methods of data acquisition, processing, and interpretation in two and three dimensions.
Designed for students with a range of earth science and engineering backgrounds.
Prerequisite change
ERTH 448, General Geophysics, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
Prerequisites: PHYS 122 or equivalent; ERTH 101 a 100-level ERTH course and associated lab; upper-class standing
An introduction to the general field of solid earth geophysics. Subjects covered are the origin of the earth; structure and internal properties of the earth; gravity, magnetic, and temperature fields of the earth; origin of the earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, and surface features.

Prerequisite change
ERTH 450, Cave and Karst Systems, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
Prerequisites: CHEM 121 & 122; and either ERTH 101 a 100-level ERTH course and associated lab or BIOL 111
Offered spring semester, even years
A system-based study of caves and karstic terrains over time including formation mechanisms (speleogenesis), hydrology, geochemistry, mineralogy, and geomicrobiology. Emphasis on
caves as interactive microcosms cross-cutting many disciplines.   Shares lecture with GEOL 550, but is graded separately.

Added semester offered
ERTH 453 Advanced Structural Geology, 4 cr, 3 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisites: ERTH 203; PHYS 121 or 131; MATH 131
Offered alternate years Offered fall semester, odd numbered years
Elements of fault, fold, and rock mechanics; strain analysis and inference of stress in Earth’s crust; construction of balanced, kinematically viable cross sections; brittle and ductile shear-sense
indicators in faults and shear zones. Shares lecture and lab with Geol 553 but graded separately.

Prerequisite change
ERTH 456, Volcanology, 3 cr, 2–3 cl hrs, 1–3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: ERTH 319 380 or consent of instructor
Offered on demand
Study of volcanic processes, eruptive products and their mechanism of formation. Volcanic hazards and the environmental impact of volcanism. Field trips to nearby volcanic fields.
Prerequisite change
ERTH 460, Subsurface and Petroleum Geology, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs
Prerequisite: ERTH 317 or 318 203 or 206 or consent of instructor
Offered spring semester
Principles and techniques of subsurface geology with emphasis on subsurface mapping, facies analysis, fluid-related rock properties, composition, movement and entrapment of subsurface
fluids (oil, natural gases, water), and petroleum source rocks.  Laboratory work emphasizes subsurface analysis and mapping with logs, cuttings, and cores. Applications to hydrocarbon
exploration and development.

Prerequisite change and semester correction
ERTH 463, Geology of the Colorado Plateau, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, field trips
Prerequisites: ERTH 318 203; or consent of instructor
Offered spring fall semester
Discussion of geology, archeology, and ecology of the Colorado Plateau, emphasizing the Canyonlands region. Geological topics include geomorphology, sedimentology, tectonics, igneous rocks, and surficial processes. Field trips are an important part of the course, and hiking is required.

Prerequisite change
ERTH 468, Evolution of the Earth, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs, field trip
Prerequisites: ERTH 318, 319, 337 201, 202, 203, 204
Offered spring semester
Origin of the solar system and of the earth; the evolution of continents, atmosphere, and oceans; comparative planetary evolution; tectonic regimes in geologic history. Field trip required.

Prerequisite change
ERTH 480, Field Methods in Earth Science, 6 cr
Prerequisites: ERTH 318, 319, 337, 353 203, 380, 385
Offered summers (6 weeks)
Collection, processing, and interpretation of field data developed by geologic mapping in sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic terrane. Presentation of geologic reports involving
maps, cross sections, and sample data.
           
            Bowman then moved to accept new courses, two of which will be taught by Dr. Catherine Snelson, a new faculty member in geophysics. The motion was seconded by Hossain. When put to a vote, the motion passed as follows:

New course
ERTH 446, Reflection Seismic Data Interpretation, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs
Prerequisite: ERTH 445 or equivalent, upper-class standing, or consent of instructor.
Offered spring semester, even numbered years
An overview of the fundamentals of the geologic (both structural and stratigraphic) interpretation of 2D and 3D reflection seismic data. An introduction to seismic acquisition and processing and their effects on interpretation. Techniques covered include: well log to seismic ties, contour maps, fault plane maps, time-to-depth conversion, seismic sequence analysis, and workstation interpretation of 3D data. Designed for students with a range of earth science and engineering backgrounds.

New course
ERTH 447, Depositional Systems and Basin Analysis, 3 cr 3 cl hrs
Prerequisite: ERTH 202 and ERTH 203
Offered fall semester
Discussion of the spectrum of modern and ancient depositional environments and their relationships to tectonic settings.  Shares lecture with GEOL 547, but is graded separately.

New course
ERTH 457 Reflection Seismic Data Processing, 3 cr, 2 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs
Prerequisite: ERTH 445 or equivalent, upper-class standing, or consent of instructor.
Spring semester, odd numbered years
The computer application of digital signal processing to reflection seismic data from environmental, petroleum, and crustal surveys.  Topics covered include: definition of survey geometries, data editing techniques, amplitude recovery, bandpass filtering, deconvolution, velocity analysis, F-K filtering, and migration. 

New course
ERTH 464, Field Geology and Ecology of New Mexico, 3 cr
Prerequisites: ERTH 201, 202, 203
Investigation of the geologic and ecologic history of New Mexico.  Covers techniques for observing, describing and interpreting rocks and native plant communities in the field.   Numerous local field trips and at least two weekend field trips. Moderate hiking is required.

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–  Computer Science Department, Dr. Hamdy Solimon.  Dr. Solimon moved to adopt changes related to pre-requisites. Hossain seconded the motion. When put to a vote, the motion passed as follows:

OLD:

CS 342, Formal Languages and Automata, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
Prerequisite: MATH 221
Regular expressions. Regular, context-free, context-sensitive and unrestricted grammars and languages. Finite and pushdown automata. Turing machines, recursive and recursively enumerable languages. Decidability and the halting problem.

CS 344, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
Prerequisites: CS 122; MATH 221
Interplay of data structures and algorithms. Time and space complexity of algorithms. Design paradigms and analysis techniques. Fundamental algorithms; combinatorial and graph algorithms; numerical algorithms. Introduction to the theory of NP–completeness.

NEW:

CS 342, Formal Languages and Automata, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
Prerequisite: MATH 221 with a grade of C or better
Regular expressions. Regular, context-free, context-sensitive and unrestricted grammars and languages. Finite and pushdown automata. Turing machines, recursive and recursively enumerable languages. Decidability and the halting problem.

CS 344, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, 3 cr, 3 cl hrs
Prerequisites: CS 122; MATH 221 with a grade of C or better
Interplay of data structures and algorithms. Time and space complexity of algorithms. Design paradigms and analysis techniques. Fundamental algorithms; combinatorial and graph algorithms; numerical algorithms. Introduction to the theory of NP–completeness.

                        b. Graduate Council Meeting – October 16, 2007 (Minutes attached).                                 Graduate Dean Johnson moved for approval of a 16-credit program in                             hydrology, a post-graduate certification program. Bowman seconded the                                   motion. When put to a vote, the motion passed as follows:

Proposal for a Graduate Certificate Program in Hydrology

The Hydrology Certificate program is aimed at earth science professionals who wish to increase their qualifications in Hydrology without completing a graduate degree.

The program is intended to provide the fundamentals of atmospheric, surface, and subsurface hydrology while leaving sufficient flexibility to focus on areas of particular interest to the individual.

The Certificate requires a minimum of 16 credit hours of graduate and upper division course work.  The course requirements are as follows:

• ERTH 440 and ERTH 440L  Hydrological Theory and Field Methods (4 cr.)
• HYD 510  Quantitative Hydrology  (3 cr.)
• ERTH 441  Aquifer Mechanics  (1 cr.)
• ERTH 442  Vadose Zone Processes (1 cr.)
• ERTH 443  Atmospheric Dynamics and Rainfall Processes (1 cr.)
• Six additional credits of 500-level Hydrology coursework  (6 cr.)

      7.  Adjournment.   Westpfahl adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Kimble