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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Approval also is requested to authorize the President to make changes in the plan of implementation as seem desirable and necessary. O n motion of Mr. Clement, this recommendation was approved and authority was given as requested.

C U R R I C U L U M IN MATHEMATICS A N D COMPUTER SCIENCE, CHICAGO CIRCLE

(17) The Chicago Circle Senate has approved a proposal from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the establishment of a curriculum in Mathematics and Computer Science leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science. At present there is no curriculum at Chicago Circle adequately serving the needs of students who wish to major in Computer Science as the term is presently used. The alternatives are to major in Mathematics or in the Computer Science Option in the College of Engineering. Many programmers, systems analysts, etc., in the computing profession have neither aptitude nor interest in abstract mathematics, or electronic design, topics emphasized in the existing curricula. The program proposed is designed to givethe student a broad base in computer science. A student completing this curriculum should be qualified for employment as a numerical or systems programmer. As the curriculum omits none of the basic requirements of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, he will have had the advantages of a general education. The student has adequate free electives to meet his individual needs, either in the direction of further professional specialization or further general education. The Chancellor at the Chicago Circle campus and the Executive Vice President and Provost endorse this proposal. The University Senates Conference has indicated that no other Senate jurisdiction is involved. I recommend approval, subject to further action by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

On motion of Mr. Hahn, this recommendation was approved.

UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY, URBANA

(18) The Urbana-Champaign Senate has approved a recommendation from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering for the establishment of an undergraduate major in biochemistry leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Sciences and Letters. Biochemistry is a major and fast-growing field which is attracting increasing numbers of students. However, current programs available to such students do not meet the evolving needs in the field. Though biochemistry in the past has tended to be a graduate-level program, existing trends indicate that there are substantial educational advantages to introducing more of the biological and biochemical subjects at the undergraduate level. For these reasons, the undergraduate major in biochemistry is proposed. The University Senates Conference has indicated that no other Senate jurisdiction is involved. The Chancellor at the Urbana campus and the Executive Vice President and Provost concur. I recommend approval subject to further action by the Board of Higher Education.

On motion of Dr. Walker, this recommendation was approved.

MASTER O F ARTS IN ASIAN STUDIES. URBANA

(19) The Urbana-Champaign Senate has recommended the establishment of a Master of Arts in Asian Studies degree at the Urbana campus. This is to be an interdisciplinary two-year program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Asian Studies. Regional concentrations will be offered in East Asia, Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, The program will emphasize intensive language training coordinated with related area courses and seminars offered by Center for Asian Studies-related faculty from ten core and three related departments in the social sciences and the humanities. Candidates for admission to the program must meet the minimum standards established by the Graduate College. Students will be required to complete six