ATF Meeting Report
Biology
October 19, 2013   Coconino Community College- Flagstaff

Originator: Sonia Tris
Submitter: Beth Krueger  
Date Created: 10/31/2013           Date Submitted: 11/05/2013           Status: Approved
Attendance : Arizona State University   AZTransfer Staff   Central Arizona College   Cochise College   Coconino Community College   Dine College   Eastern Arizona College   Maricopa Community Colleges   Mohave Community College   Northern Arizona University   Northland Pioneer College   Pima Community College   Tohono O'odham Community College   University of Arizona   Yavapai Community College    
Next Fall Meeting Date : 10/18/2014  
Next Fall Meeting Time : 10:00am-2:00pm  
Next Meeting Location : Rio Salado College  
Meeting Type : In Person  
Next Meeting Chair and Institution : Beth Ann Krueger  
Next Meeting Host and Institution : Bob Semmler  
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Changes to the CEG : ASU Downtown (College of Nutrition & Health Solutions) should list a BS in Health Sciences (Pre-Professional).
ASU Tempe should list a BS in Biological Sciences (Conservation Biology & Ecology), BS in Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology (active in 2014), and BS in Biological Sciences.
ASU West should list a BA in Life Sciences, BS in Life Sciences, BS in Life Sciences (Forensics), BS in Life Sciences (Environmental Science), BA in Life Sciences (Secondary Education), and BS in Forensics.
NAU reports no changes.
UA should list a BS in Animal Sciences, BS in Environmental Sciences, BS in Natural Resources (Conservation Biology), BS in Natural Resources (Fisheries Conservation & Management), BS in Natural Resources (Landscape Assessment & Analysis, BS in Natural Resources (Rangeland Ecology & Management), BS in Natural Resources (Watershed Management & Ecohydrology). BS in Natural Resources (Wildlife Conservation & Management), BS in Nutritional Sciences, BS in Plant Sciences, BS in Sustainable Plant Systems, and a BS in Veterinary Sciences.  
Changes to Majors on Common Course Matrix :  
Changes to AGEC :  
Changes to Common Course Matrices :  
Which Matrix for AGEC Changes :  
Changes to Exam Equivalency Matrices : Changes were made to the following and were noted directly into the matrix:
Exam Matrix: Biology (AP) = No changes;
Exam Matrix: Biology (CLEP);
Exam Matrix: Biology (IB);
Exam Matrix: Environment & Humanity (DSST);
Exam Matrix: Environmental Science (AP);
Exam Matrix: Environmental Systems (IB)= Editorial changes;
Exam Matrix: Natural Sciences (CLEP).
 
AGEC Information :  
Effective Date for AGEC Change :  
Record of Voting : Vote to discuss interdisciplinary and orphan topics at the AZTransfer Summit. Approved unanimously. Vote to retain 8 credit hours of lab science in AGEC-A-, AGEC-B, and AGEC-S. Approved unanimously.  
Additional Comment/ Discussion Items : None.  
Changes to Pathways : AS-SR  
Issues Raised :  
Curriculum Planning : ASU is making changes to their Forensics programs. BIO 101 is currently under a redesign initiative.
NAU has no changes.
UA has fused several departments into the School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences. They are working towards a fast-track Veterinary Program. Theoretically, you could be eligible to enter the veterinary school after 1 year of college as long as you complete your prerequisites. They anticipate 100 students. They are awaiting state legislature approval. Prerequisites will include Biology, Chemistry (Organic & Biochemistry), English, Physics, and Algebra.
Dine has a new certificate program in water irrigation through the Navajo Nation.
Pima is working with NAU on a joing Nursing Program. Some of the Maricopa schools have a similar program.  
Which Matrix for Pathway Changes :  
Effective Date For Pathway Change : Fall 2013  
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ASSIST Report Comments : None.  
Other Pathway Information : ASU is making changes to BIO 181/182 for the 2013-2014 year.
NAU & UA will not require the lab except for within the degree program.
TOCC will change CHM 151/152 to NT.  
Effective Date for Exam Changes : Fall 2014 unless it's an editorial change.  

Document Document Name Size Document Type
Review Document Biology ATF Meeting Notes 36,134 bytes application/msword
Review Document ASU Quantitative Competencies 78,250 bytes application/pdf
Review Document ASU BIO 281 Course Schedule 279,777 bytes application/pdf
Review Document ASU BIO 101 Syllabus 424,063 bytes application/pdf
Review Document ASU BIO 281 Syllabus 524,433 bytes application/pdf
Review Document BIO 282 Syllabus 527,195 bytes application/pdf
Review Document ASU Additional Docs 3,509,415 bytes application/pdf
Review Document Biology Course Bank 76,800 bytes application/msword
Review Document Biology Course Directory Instructions 16,399 bytes application/msword
Review Document Biology Course Directory 202,752 bytes application/msword
Review Document Cochise Dual Credit Guide 712,168 bytes application/pdf
Review Document Cochise Faculty Credential Review 196,438 bytes application/pdf
Review Document NPC Dual Credit Rigor Maintenance 14,329 bytes application/msword
Review Document Rio Salado Dual Credit Rigor Maintenance 14,547 bytes application/msword