ACADEMIC UNIT: MASC: Biology DATE SUBMITTED: 10/10/2016

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF PROPOSED CHANGE: Revise BIO 431 and 432 for the Biotechnology (BIT) option for the B.S. Biology Degree by increasing hours and changing the prerequisites and offering. 2. CHECK ITEM(s) BELOW FOR CHANGES DESIRED: ☐ New Degree Certification ☐ Deletion of Degree or Certification ☐ New or Revised Major ☐ Deletion of Course ☐ New or Revised Minor ☐ Revised Degree or Certification ☐ New Course(s) ☒ Revised Course ☐ Course Level (number) Change ☐ Other (specify below):

Chair's/Director's Action:

☑ Approved ☐ Disapproved ☐ Returned for Recommended Change

Chair's (Signature) 7 B.S.A.D. Date: 10/3/16

Curriculum Committee Action:

☑ Approved ☐ Disapproved ☐ Returned for Recommended Change

Chairperson: (signature): 10/24/16 Date: 10/24/16

Faculty Senate Action:

☐ Approved ☐ Disapproved ☐ Returned for Recommended Change

Senate President (signature): ____________ Date: ____________

Dean's Action:

☐ Approved ☐ Disapproved ☐ Returned for Recommended Change

Dean (signature): ____________ Date: ____________

Vice President Academic Affairs (not required for courses):

☐ Approved ☐ Disapproved ☐ Returned for Recommended Change

Provost/VPAA (Signature): ____________ Date: ____________

President's Action (not required for courses):

☐ Approved ☐ Disapproved ☐ Returned for Recommended Change