THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

FACULTY SENATE

Senate Document Number 6307S

Date of Senate Approval 05/03/07

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

APC Document 53: Change the prerequisite requirement for MMAS 121

Effective Date: Fall 2007

1. Delete: On page 198, in the description for MMAS 121, Introduction to Web Page and Interactive Design

Prerequisite: MMAS 107.

Add: On page 198, in place of deleted entry:

Prerequisite: MMAS 101. Pre- or corequisite: MMAS 107.

Impact:

There will be no impact on the resources and staffing of the MMAS department due to this change. No new lab equipment or space will be required.

Rationale:

Students in MMAS 121 should have a basic understanding of software and digital design before pursuing interactivity. Hence, MMAS 101, Digital Design Principle is the appropriate prerequisite. Changing MMAS 107 to a pre- or corequisite allows flexibility in student schedules. The information taught in MMAS 107 is not required before study of interactivity and web design in MMAS 121.