Meeting 3/98 of the Education Committee was held on Wednesday, 6 May 1998 at 10:00 am in the Sir George Lush Room, University Offices, Clayton Campus.
Apologies: Telephone: 9905 9001; email: Sally.Stafford@adm.monash.edu.au.
Ms SC Stafford
Executive Officer
There were present:
Professor AW Lindsay, Chair
Associate Professor R Alfredson, Engineering
Mr K Bensley, Art & Design
Associate Professor A Farley, Business and Economics (for Associate Professor M Evans)
Professor L Johnson, Monash Mt Eliza Business School
Associate Professor J Hurst, Information Technology
Professor M King, PhD and Scholarships Committee
Dr K Macrae, Science
Mr K Manser, MUGSU
Associate Professor L Roller, Pharmacy
Professor G Taylor, Medicine
Mr G Tickell, Education
Mrs J Tooher, Law
Associate Professor N White, Arts
Ms A Whyte, MPA
Professor W Young, Co-Opted
In Attendance were:
Professor J Warren, Pro-Vice Chancellor
Mr R Burnet Student Services Division
Professor W Kent (for Professor T Threadgold), Arts
Professor L Nethercott, Business and Economics
Mr B Ruck, Faculty Manager, Faculty of Medicine
Mr P Siggins, Secretariat
Mr C Vernon, Monash International Pty Ltd
Executive Officer:
Ms S Stafford, Secretariat
Apologies:
Associate Professor M Evans, Business and Economics
Ms M McGrath, MSA
MINUTES
1. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
Professor A Lindsay welcomed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University’s Sunway Campus, Professor J Warren, and Mr C Vernon in his new capacity as the Monash International Manager of Student Operations Development, to Meeting 3/98. Professor Lindsay noted that at its Meeting 3/98 of 22 April, the Academic Board had authorised Education Committee to approve all course-related proposals in respect of programs to commence in July 1998 on the Sunway Campus. Professor Lindsay congratulated Faculties on their timely production of Sunway Campus proposals within a constrained time frame.
The Committee noted the comments of Professor J Warren, which covered a wide range of topics. Professor Warren assured the Committee that, through its established quality assurance processes, Education Committee would have continued oversight of the University’s offerings on the Sunway Campus. Professor Warren gave an overview of the Malaysian government’s requirements for the course approval process, emphasising that the University would comply with both Malaysian regulations and Monash University requirements. There was broad discussion of educational issues as well as the practical and logistical aspects of establishing the Monash presence in Malaysia.
*2. STARRED ITEMS
The Committee noted that all items related to course approval and major course amendment had been starred for the attention of the Committee and that certain other items were starred as requiring discussion. The Committee nominated no additional items to be starred, and endorsed the recommendations for items other than those starred.
*3. MINUTES
The Committee approved the Minutes of Meeting 2/98 held on Wednesday, 18 March subject to the correct listing of Professor L Johnson’s name and affiliation.
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
4.1 Revised Discipline Statute and Guidelines
A document was circulated (Page 441)
The Committee noted the memo received from the Deputy University Solicitor in regard to progress made on the amendment of the draft Statute and Guidelines. Further, members noted the advice that a final Report will be submitted to Meeting 4/98.
Action/Information: Ms A Lazar, Solicitor’s Office
*5. REVISED REPORT OF THE CREDIT POINT WORKING PARTY
A document was circulated. (Pages 443-447)
The Committee considered the revised Report of the Working Party in light of the comments made by the Steering Committee. Members agreed to transmit the document to their respective Faculties for comment. They agreed to relay Faculty responses to the Executive Officer by Monday 8 June. Faculty input will be incorporated into a final draft of the Report, and considered by Education Committee at Meeting 4/98 of 24 June for re-submission to the Academic Board.
Action/Information: Education Committee members, Dr K Macrae
*6. A MINIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS TO CONSTITUTE A MAJOR SPECIALISATION
The Committee noted the Council resolution of Meeting 3/96 permitting a specialisation to be included on degree testamurs as follows:
(that) Faculties be permitted to make a case to the University Council should they wish to include the specialisation of the student in the wording of the official testamur for all students receiving a particular degree; and that prior to making such a case to Council, the faculty be required to define the administrative process which would be used to determine the specialisation proposed to be included. (CL3/96/143)
In addition, the Education Committee considered the recommendation of the Associate Deans (Teaching) that a 48 credit point minimum be required to constitute a major specialisation in an undergraduate degree course. The Committee agreed that, before formalising a recommendation to adopt a defined minimum, further analysis of questions raised was required. Accordingly a Working Party, to be convened by Associate Professor N White and including Associate Professor A Farley, Dr K Macrae and Mr G Tickell, was established. The brief of the Working Party was to provide
Education Committee supported the view of the Chair that the Working Party’s Report, to be presented at Meeting 4/98, would focus on the undergraduate operation.
Action/Information: Associate Professor N White
7. FACULTY OF ARTS
A document was circulated. (Page 449)
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 2/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Arts, and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
7.1 Major Amendments to Existing Subjects
A document was circulated. (Pages 451-456)
The Board of the Faculty of Arts had agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
The Education Committee noted the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Arts as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Action/Information: Ms C Jordon, Registrar, Faculty of Arts
8. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Documents were circulated. (Pages 457-463)
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 2/98 and the Report of the Special Meeting of the Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics, noted the proceedings, and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*8.1 New Course Proposals
*8.1.1 Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics
A document was circulated. (Pages 465-474)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics to be offered from Semester 2 1998 by distance education.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics to be offered from Semester 2 1998 by distance education.
*8.1.2 Bachelor of Tourism
A document was circulated. (Pages 475-480)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Bachelor of Tourism to be offered as a stand-alone exit award at the Berwick Campus from Semester 1, 1999.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Bachelor of Tourism to be offered as a stand-alone exit award at the Berwick Campus from Semester 1, 1999.
*8.1.3 Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 481-495)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.4 Diploma of Accounting at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 497-501)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Accounting to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Accounting, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.5 Diploma of Accounting and Business Law at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 503-507)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Accounting and Business Law to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Accounting and Business Law, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.6 Diploma of Banking and Finance at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 509-513)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Banking and Finance to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Banking and Finance, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.7 Diploma of Business Law and Taxation at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 515-519)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Business Law and Taxation to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Business Law and Taxation, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.8 Diploma of Econometrics and Business Statistics at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 521-525)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Econometrics and Business Statistics to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Econometrics and Business Statistics, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.9 Diploma of Electronic Commerce at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 527-531)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Electronic Commerce to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Electronic Commerce, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.10 Diploma of Financial Management at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 533-537)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Financial Management to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Financial Management, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.11 Diploma of International and Business Economics at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 539-543)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of International and Business Economics to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of International and Business Economics, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.12 Diploma of International Trade at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 545-549)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of International Trade to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of International Trade, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.13 Diploma of Management at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 551-555)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Management to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Management, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
*8.1.14 Diploma of Marketing at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 557-561)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had approved a proposal to establish a Diploma of Marketing to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to establish a Diploma of Marketing, to be offered by a combination of on-campus and flexible delivery modes, from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
8.1.15 Handbook Entry for Diplomas at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 563-568)
The Faculty of Business and Economics had recommended that Education Committee approve the handbook entry for the diplomas appearing in items 7.1.4 through 7.1.14, inclusive.
The Committee approved the handbook entry for the diplomas appearing in items 7.1.4 through 7.1.14 as set out in the document presented.
*8.2 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*8.2.1 Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science
A document was circulated. (Pages 569-582)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics proposed the offering of the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science double degree program on the Berwick Campus, in addition to the Gippsland Campus, and by distance education.
The Education Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the offering of the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science double degree program on the Berwick Campus, in addition to the Gippsland Campus, and by distance education.
8.3 Minor Amendments to Existing Courses
8.3.1 Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
A document was circulated. (Page 584)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had agreed to recommend amendments to the structure of the Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
The Education Committee noted the recommended amendments to the Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
8.3.2 Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness
A document was circulated. (Pages 585-586)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had agreed to recommend amendments to the sequencing of subjects within the course structure of the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
The Education Committee noted the recommended amendments to the sequencing of subjects within the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
8.4 New Subject Proposals
Handbook Entries were circulated. (Pages 587-594)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had agreed to recommend the approval of the new subjects set out in items 8.4.1 through 8.4.7 below. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members.
8.4.1 ECC9XXX Introduction to Health Economics
8.4.2 AFC3340 Options, Financial Futures and Other Derivates
8.4.3 ECC3XXX Evolution of the Australian Financial System
8.4.4 ECB2XXX Tourism Economics
8.4.5 ECC25XX and ECC35XX The Economic History of Australia in Asian Business
8.4.6 ECC3XXX Australian Economic Institutions and Policy
8.4.7 ECX3XXX Business Economics
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the new subjects set out in items 8.4.1 through 8.4.7, inclusive.
Secretarial Note: The handbook entry for AFC3340 was tabled at the meeting and is attached. (Attachment 1)
8.5 Major and Minor Amendments to Existing Subjects
Documents were circulated. (Pages 595-606)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Reports of Faculty Board Meeting 2/98 and the Special Meeting of 20-21 April 1998.
The Education Committee noted the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Business and Economics as detailed in the Reports of the Faculty Board presented.
8.6 Credit Point Structure
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had requested that the Committee note that, while it would support the adoption of a uniform 3, 6 and 12 credit point structure for undergraduate courses, it would not support this structure for graduate courses.
The Committee noted the information.
8.7 Unsatisfactory Progress and Exclusion
A document was circulated. (Pages 607-608)
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had recommended that a university-wide review on policy and processes regarding unsatisfactory progress and exclusion be conducted. Further, that the Committee note that the Faculty’s policy on unsatisfactory progress and exclusion.
The Committee noted that the Board of the Faculty of Economics had recommended that a University-wide review on policy and processes regarding unsatisfactory progress be conducted. Further, the Committee noted the Faculty’s policy on unsatisfactory progress and exclusion as set out in the document presented.
8.8 Tertiary Entrance Requirements for the Year 2001
The Board of the Faculty of Business and Economics had recommended that the Committee approve its proposed Faculty’s Tertiary Entrance Requirements for the year 2001, which are the same as for the year 2000, viz:
‘The VCE Units 3 and 4 prerequisites for the year 2001 are as follows:
For Berwick and Gippsland courses, English with a grade average of 25 plus two units of Mathematics (any) (at the Unit 1 and 2 level only). For courses at Caulfield and Peninsula, a grade average of 25 in both English and in Mathematics (any), and a grade average of 20 in any two other VCE studies. For Clayton, a grade average of 25 in the following: English and either Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and a grade average of 20 in any two other VCE studies. These prerequisites normally would be the minimum for all double degree courses of which these were a component.’
(note: C = 25, D = 20).
The Committee approved for submission to Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Business and Economics to adopt Faculty Tertiary Entrance Requirements for the year 2001, which are the same as for the year 2000, as set out in the excerpt above.
Action/Information: Ms A Pilgrim, Registrar, Faculty of Business and Economics
9. FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Report of Meeting 6/98 of the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Information Technology held on 27 April 1998 was circulated. (Pages 609-610)
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 6/98 of the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Information Technology, and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*9.1 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*9.1.1 Offering of the Bachelor of Business Systems at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 611-621)
The Executive Committee of the Faculty of Information Technology had agreed to recommend the offering of the Bachelor of Business Systems from Semester 2 1998 as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus.
The Education Committee endorsed for submission to Academic Board the offering of the Bachelor of Business Systems from Semester 2 1998 as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Executive Committee presented.
*9.1.2 Offering of the Bachelor of Computer Science at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 623-631)
The Executive Committee of the Faculty of Information Technology had agreed to recommend the offering of the Bachelor of Computer Science from Semester 2 1998 as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus.
The Education Committee endorsed for submission to Academic Board the offering of the Bachelor of Computer Science from Semester 2 1998 as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus.
Action/Information: Mr K Hobbs, Faculty Manager, Faculty of Information Technology
10. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
The Report of Meeting 1/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering held on 23 April 1998 was circulated. (Pages 633-634)
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 1/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*10.1 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*10.1.1 Offering of the Bachelor of Engineering at the Sunway Campus
A document was circulated. (Pages 635-645)
The Board of the Faculty of Engineering had agreed to recommend the offering of the Bachelor of Engineering as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus from Semester 2 1998.
The Education Committee endorsed for submission to Academic Board the offering of the Bachelor of Engineering from Semester 2 1998 as an on-campus course on the Sunway Campus.
*10.2 New Subject Proposals and Subject Amendments Constituting Amendment of an Existing Branch of Study within the Bachelor of Engineering
A document was circulated. (Page 647)
*10.2.1 New Subject Proposal for Final Year Electives for the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
Handbook entries were circulated. (Pages 648-651)
The Board of the Faculty of Engineering had agreed to recommend the approval of the new subjects set out in items 10.2.1.1 through 10.2.1.4 below. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the new subjects set out in items 10.2.1.1 through 10.2.1.4, inclusive.
10.2.1.1 MEC4446 Mechanical Design: Advanced Materials
10.2.1.2 MEC4426 Computer-aided Design
10.2.1.3 MEC4427 Systems Integrity and Maintenance
10.2.1.4 MEC4406 Engineering Practices: Project Thesis C
*10.2.2 Revised Final Year Electives for the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
A document was circulated. (Pages 653-663)
The Faculty Board of the Faculty of Engineering had agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
The Education Committee noted the amendments to existing subjects of the Faculty of Engineering as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
10.3 Minor Amendment to the Prerequisites for the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering Degree from 2001
The Faculty Board of the Faculty of Engineering had agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
The Education Committee noted the minor amendments to prerequisites for the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering Degree from 2001 as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented
10.4 Disestablishment of Subjects within the Mechanical Engineering Branch
The Faculty of Engineering had recommended the disestablishment of undergraduate subjects from 1999 as detailed in the document presented.
The Education Committee noted the information.
Action/Information: Mr D Secomb, Faculty Registrar, Faculty of Engineering
10. FACULTY OF MEDICINE
The Report of Meeting 2/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine held on 25 March was circulated. (Page 665)
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 2/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*10.1 New Course Proposals
*10.1.1 Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies
A document was circulated. (Pages 667-680)
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to establish a Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies to be offered by distance education through the Department of Psychological Medicine and the Master of Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy location at Repatriation Campus. The course is proposed to be offered from Semester 2 1998.
10.2 New Subject Proposals for the Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies
Handbook entries were circulated. (Pages 681-690)
The Board of the Faculty of Medicine had agreed to recommend the approval of the new subjects set out in items 10.2.1 through 10.2.8 below. Documentation was available from the Executive Officer regarding this proposal for perusal by members.
10.2.1 DCP0001 Psychoanalytic and Developmental Theories I
10.2.2 DCP0002 Normal Developmental Observation
10.2.3 DCP0003 Psychoanalytic and Developmental Theories II
10.2.4 DCP0004 Assessment of Children and Adolescents
10.2.5 DCP0005 Principles of Child Psychotherapy
10.2.6 DCP0006 Principles of Adolescent Psychotherapy
10.2.7 DCP0007 Principles of Short-Term and Crisis Work
10.2.8 DCP0008 Principles of Working with Parents
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the new subjects set out in items 10.2.1 through 10.2.8, inclusive.
*10.3 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*10.3.1 Offering of the Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) at the Sunway Campus
Documents were circulated. (Pages 691-693)
The Board of the Faculty of Medicine had agreed to recommend the offering of the Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) from Semester 2 1998 by mixed mode delivery on the Sunway Campus.
The Education Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to offer the Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) from Semester 2 1998 by mixed mode delivery on the Sunway Campus.
Action/Information: Mr B Ruck, Faculty Manager, Faculty of Medicine
11. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
The Report of Meeting 1/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Science held on 18 March 1998 was circulated. (Pages 695-696)
The Committee received the Report of Meeting 1/98 of the Board of the Faculty of Science, noted the proceedings, and considered each item requiring action separately for submission to the Academic Board.
*11.1 New Course Proposals
*11.1.1 New Bachelor of Science
A document was circulated. (Pages 697-705)
The Board of the Faculty of Science had proposed to establish a new Bachelor of Science to be offered from Semester 1 1999. The course will be offered in on-campus and flexible learning mode at the Clayton and Gippsland Campuses, with some subjects offered in distance mode.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to establish a new Bachelor of Science, replacing the present course, to be offered from Semester 1 1999. Further, that the Committee note that the course will be offered in on-campus and flexible learning mode at the Clayton and Gippsland Campuses, with some subjects offered in distance mode.
*11.1.2 Bachelor of Science (Resource Management)/Diploma in Natural Resource Management
A document was circulated (Pages 707-732)
The Board of the Faculty of Science had proposed to establish a new Bachelor of Science (Resource Management)/Diploma in Natural Resource Management to be offered from Semester 1 1999 by flexible delivery. The course will be offered in conjunction with East Gippsland, Casey, Peninsula and Northern Melbourne Institutes of TAFE from Gippsland, Berwick and Peninsula Campuses.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to establish a new Bachelor of Science (Resource Management)/Diploma in Natural Resource Management to be offered from Semester 1 1999 by flexible delivery. Further, the Committee noted that the course will be offered in conjunction with East Gippsland, Casey, Peninsula and Northern Melbourne Institutes of TAFE.
*11.1.3 Graduate Certificate in Plant Natural Products
A document was circulated (Pages 733-744)
The Board of the Faculty of Science had proposed to establish a Graduate Certificate in Plant Natural Products to be offered from Semester 2 1998 by flexible delivery in collaboration with Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE.
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to establish a Graduate Certificate in Plant Natural Products to be offered from Semester 2 1998 by flexible delivery in collaboration with Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE.
*11.2 Major Amendments to Existing Courses
*11.2.1 The Offering of the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science at the Berwick Campus
Documents were circulated. (Pages 745- 758)
The Board of the Faculty of Science had agreed to recommend that the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science be offered at the Berwick Campus from Semester 1 1999, utilising flexible delivery from the Gippsland Campus.
The Education Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to offer the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science at the Berwick Campus from Semester 1 1999, utilising flexible delivery from the Gippsland Campus.
*11.2.2 The Offering of the Diploma of Psychology at the Sunway Campus
Documents were circulated (Pages 759-761)
The Board of the Faculty of Science had agreed to recommend that the Diploma of Psychology be offered from Semester 2 1998 in flexible delivery mode at the Sunway Campus.
The Education Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the proposal of the Faculty of Science to offer the Diploma of Psychology from Semester 2 1998 at the Sunway Campus.
11.3 Minor Amendments to Bachelor of Science Rules - 1998
The Board of the Faculty of Science had agreed to recommend amendments to the Bachelor of Science Rules as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
The Education Committee noted the amendments to the Bachelor of Science Rules as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
11.4 New Subject Proposals
Handbook entries were circulated (Pages 763-764)
The Board of the Faculty of Science had agreed to recommend the approval of the new subjects set out in items 11.4.1 and 11.4.2 below. Documentation is available from the Executive Officer regarding these proposals for perusal by members.
11.4.1. ENV3647 Forest Management
11.4.2. ENV3656 Natural Area Management
The Committee endorsed for submission to the Academic Board the new subjects set out in items 11.4.1 and 11.4.2.
11.5 Major Amendments to Existing Subjects
Revised handbook entries were circulated. (Pages 765-769)
The Board of the Faculty of Science had agreed to recommend amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
The Education Committee noted the amendments to existing subjects as detailed in the Report of the Faculty Board presented.
Action/Information: Mr P Rodan, Faculty Registrar, Faculty of Science
12. MONASH MT ELIZA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT LTD
*12.1 Major Amendment to the Master of Business Administration (Executive)
Secretarial note: This item was withdrawn by the Chief Executive of the Monash Mt Eliza Business School prior to consideration by the Committee.
13. NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled Meeting of the Education Committee will be held at 10.00 am on Wednesday 24 June 1998. Course and subject proposal submissions for that Meeting are due on or before WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 1998. Full Reports are due on or before Friday 12 June 1998.
All final submissions must include a Report or draft Report from the Faculty Board, or a report of the Faculty Executive. Submissions must be electronically submitted. Hard copies should also be submitted for our records. Please DO NOT staple or submit double-sided hard copies.
The Committee noted the information above.
Membership
Professor A Lindsay (Chair)
Associate Professor R Alfredson, Engineering
Mr K Bensley, Art & Design
Associate Professor M Evans, Business and Economics
Associate Professor J Hurst, Computing and Information Technology
Professor L Johnson, Monash Mt Eliza Business School
Professor M King, PhD and Scholarships Committee
Dr K Macrae, Science
Ms K Manser, MUGSU
Ms M McGrath, MSA, Clayton
Mr H. McPherson, MONSU, Caulfield
Professor L Roller, Pharmacy
Professor G Taylor, Medicine
Mr G Tickell, Education
Ms J Tooher, Law
Associate Professor N White, Arts
Mr M Whitehead, MUBSU, Berwick
Ms A Whyte, MPA
Professor B Young, Co-Opted
In Attendance
Ms J Buckingham, Office of the DVC (A&P)
Mr R Burnet, Student Services
Professor W Kent, History
Professor L Nethercott, Business and Economics
Professor T Threadgold, Arts
Professor P Stewart, Pharmacy
Mr C Vernon, Monash International Pty Ltd
Professor G Webb, CHED
Faculty Registrar/Manager (in rotation)
Mr P Siggins, Secretariat
Executive Officer
Ms S Stafford
Distribution
Mr B Eddy, University Solicitor’s Office
Faculty Registrars