Learning and Teaching Committee

Curriculum Sub-Committee

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NOTICE OF MEETING

The twenty-first meeting of the Sub-Committee will take place on Thursday 10 May 2001 at 9.15 am in the Council Chamber, Administration Building 2.

Jennie Elliott, Secretary


AGENDA

1. Apologies for Absence

2. Business of the Agenda

Any member wishing to unstar an item for discussion is asked to notify the Secretary by 9.00 am on Wednesday 9 May 2001. Starred items will otherwise be taken without discussion.

3. Minutes

CSC01-M1 (previously circulated)

To confirm and sign, subject to any correction, the minutes of the twentieth meeting held on 18 January 2001.

4. Matters Arising from the Minutes

*4.1 To note that all recommendations to Learning and Teaching Committee, and subsequently to Senate where appropriate, were approved.

*4.2 Minute 01/2.2 - MA Investigations Management (Distance Learning)

To note that revised proposals are not yet available.

*4.3 Minute 01/7 - MSc Marketing and Management/MSc Finance and Management

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To note the minute of Learning and Teaching Committee's discussion.

4.4 Any other matters arising not appearing elsewhere on the Agenda.


SECTION A - ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

5. New Modules 01CGA011, 01CGA012

Further to Minute 01/9 of the previous meeting:-

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(i) To note the relevant minutes of Learning and Teaching Committee, Senate and Operations Sub-Committee.

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(ii) To reconsider proposals for the approval of the above new modules, the Department's intention being to teach mathematics to its own first year students from the beginning of the next academic year.

(iii) To consider how future cases should be handled.

6. MEng (+DIS) Renewable Energy Systems Engineering: Revised Programme Proposals

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Further to Minute 01/3 of the previous meeting, to consider revised proposals for October 2001 entry.

7. MSc Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science: Revised Programme Proposals

Further to Minute 01/6 of the previous meeting;

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.1 To note the Minute of Learning and Teaching Committee's discussion.

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.2 To consider revised proposals for October 2001 entry.

8. BSc/MComp Computer Science and E-Business: New Programme Proposals

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To consider proposals for October 2001 entry.

9. BSc Process Technology and Management: New Programme Proposals

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To consider proposals for October 2001 entry.

10. MSc/LPD/LPC Materials for Industry: New Programme Proposals

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To consider proposals for October 2001 entry.

11. LPD Back Care Management: New Programme Proposals

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To consider proposals for Autumn 2001 entry.

12. Professional Certificate in Management (Thomas Cook): New Programme Proposals

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To consider proposals for September 2001 entry.

13. Enhanced PhD

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.1 To note the outline of the enhanced PhD for which Senate approval will be sought on 27 June 2001.

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.2 To approve Programme Regulations for the LPD in Integrated Research Studies for modular pathways under the Enhanced PhD scheme, for October 2001 entry.

(Annex C, the proposal from Engineering, and completed consultation forms are to follow)


SECTION B - 'STARRED' ITEMS FOR APPROVAL

*14. MSc Global Transformations: Strategic Changes to Programme Regulations

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To consider proposals for October 2002 entry.

*15. MSc Mechatronics: New title to replace MSc Mechatronics and Optical Engineering and MSc Design of Mechatronic Products

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To consider proposals for October 2001 entry.

*16. MSc International Economics and Finance: Change of title to MSc International Finance and Economics

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To consider proposals for October 2001 entry.

*17. EngD: Electronic and Electrical Engineering

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To ratify the action of the Chair in recommending to the Chair of Learning and Teaching Committee for approval the curriculum element of the new EngD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, commencing in March 2001.

*18. Discontinuation of Programmes

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To recommend to Learning and Teaching Committee discontinuation of the following programmes (proposed date of last intake shown in brackets):-

BA Library and Information Management (October 2000)
MA Theatre and Representation of Gender (No recruitment in recent years)
BSc/MChem Chemistry with Information Studies (October 2000)
BSc/MChem Chemistry with a European Language (October 2000)
MSc Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation (October 2000)
MSc Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Metabolism (October 2000)
MSc Analytical Science, Multi-University Modular Programme (October 2000)
BSc Computing with a Modern Language (October 1998)
MA Women's Studies (October 1996)
MA Policy, Organisation and Change in Professional Care (October 2000)
BEng/MEng Building Services Engineering (October 1999)
MEng Civil and Building Engineering (October 1997)
MSc Electrical Power Generation (October 2001)

*19. Major Changes to Programme Regulations

To approve the following procedure for the approval of major changes to Programme Regulations for the period to October 2001. Proposals should receive CSC consideration by post at the discretion of the Chair. Where concerns are raised a second circulation would summarise these and invite a formal decision. The Chair would be empowered to determine whether the replies constituted a consensus.


SECTION C - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

*20. MEng Programmes in Chemical Engineering: Part D Modules

Further to Minute 01/5.2 of the previous meeting, to note that the following MEng part D modules in the Department of Chemical Engineering are being redesignated as 'D' modules as part of the Annual Review of Module Specifications process: CGC032, CGC044, CGC045, CGC046.

*21. Annual Review of Module Specifications/Programme Regulations

Further to Minute 01/10 of the previous meeting, to note:-

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(i) The memorandum circulated to departments on 5 March 2001 (without Annexes).

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(ii) The revised table on Approval Requirements for changes to Module Specifications: 2001.

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(iii) The proposal forms for Module Specification/Programme Regulation changes for 2001/02.

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(iv) Validated Programmes: the procedure and timetable for revision and approval of Module Specifications and Programme Regulations for 2001/02.

*22. Provisional Dates of Meetings in 2001/2002

Thursday 11 October 2001 at 9.15 am
Thursday 17 January 2002 at 9.15 am
Thursday 9 May 2002 at 9.15 am

23. Any Other Business


Author - Jennie Elliott
Date - May 2001
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