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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1984
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590 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [June 21 mend approval. T h e University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. I concur, subject to further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. On motion of Dr. Donoghue, this recommendation was approved. Reorganization of Master of Science in Mathematics Degree, Urbana (To Establish the M.S. in Applied Mathematics) (13) T h e Urbana-Champaign Senate has approved the reorganization of an existing program, the M.S. in Mathematics, to enable the Department of Mathematics to serve better the needs of its studrnts in both pure and applied mathematics. Four of the existing five areas of specialization will now lead to a new degree, the M.S. in Applied Mathematics, while the remaining area of specialization will continue to lead to the M.S. in Mathematics. All requirements specified by the Graduate College for the degree programs will continue to be met. The uss of the M.S. in Mathematics alone as a vehicle for training students for careers in applied mathematics has posed problems for U I U C graduates because the degree title does not properly identify the special, applied nature of the training they receive. The Department of Mathematics is concerned that the use of the one degree in mathematics for all programs will have a detrimental effect on the graduates of the program. T h e proposed program will have no impact on other programs in the University. Students Currently enrolled in the master's program in mathematics will simply be reapportioned between the two master's programs depending on their area of specialization. No new courses are to be added or new faculty hired to accommodate the degree redesignation. The reorganization represents a redistribution of existing resources and requires no new resources. T h e chancellor and the vice president for academic affairs recommend approval. T h e University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. I concur, subject to possible further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. On motion of Dr. Donoghue, this recommendation was approved. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Chicago (14) T h e University Center Senate has approved the establishment of a joint program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry to be offered by the Departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The program is intended to provide training for those who will be seeking careers in the growing biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology fields, as well as for those planning advanced study in biochemistry, molecular biology, medicine, or dentistry. T h e 180-hour curriculum includes course and laboratory work in general, organic, and physical chemistry, biological sciences, and biochemistry in addition to the college's requirements in English, foreign language, natural and social sciences. and humanities. No other public institution in the Chicago area offers such an undergraduate degree in biochemistry. No additional state resources will be required. T h e curriculum will use existing courses taught by faculty members now on the staff. T h e chancellor at Chicago and the vice president for academic affairs recomment approval. The University Senates Conference has indicated that no further senate jurisdiction is involved. I concur, subject to further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education On motion of Dr. Donoghue, this recommendation was approved.
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