CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MINUTES
September 29th and 30th, 2005
2-day Retreat – COS Farm
Members Present:
Joni Jordan, Rosa Carlson, Louise Culver, Larry Dutto, Pamela Faller, Gina Haycock, Alec Hurtado, Greg Keen, Stephanie Logan, Dale Norton, Milli Owens, Irv Pankey, Mike Shuman, Frank Tebeau, Jan Woodall.
Members Absent:
Tim Lynch, Ron McGriff, Robert Urtecho
Guests:
Lori Jones, Linda Jones, Fay Moline, Velia Rodriquez, Dodie Wilcoxson, Gail Worrell, Teresa Guadiana, Marvin Turk, John Winterton.
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Joni Jordan began the Retreat by explaining that course outlines had been loaded onto Blackboard and sub-committees could print them to review or read them on-line. Joni explained that she would keep a master tracking list of courses being reviewed, and she asked committee members to keep her informed of their progress. All courses which needed to be corrected were to be saved on her flash drive. Concerns were raised about sending approved courses to Academic Senate when the courses to be discussed were not published on an agenda prior to the meeting. This led to a brief discussion that sub-committees should not be afraid to “red flag” courses if they have questions; Joni would then post those courses to Blackboard for further discussion.
The next discussion topic was the pilot template for the new course outline. Joni explained she was waiting for the student learning outcomes piece. A suggestion was made to have faculty come to the Curriculum Committee first to let them know what they plan to do.
299 Special Topic Courses Discussion: In the past COS could collect positive attendance for No Credit classes. However, the State has stopped that because of several abuses by other community colleges. Dr. Carlson explained that kinds of classes where students work on their class assignments in computer labs, art labs, music performances, etc. The proposed half-unit classes will not be part of an instructor’s load, and student will not be charged a fee for the half-unit this semester. It will not be mandatory for students to enroll in the classes; however, it is a way for COS to capture FTES that was lost because we cannot collect positive attendance. After considerable discussion, a recommendation was made to approve the courses as a pilot program to gather data and because students will not be charged for the extra half-unit. A motion was made to change all the 299 courses to 399, because they are designed to be No Credit classes and the courses will be offered this fall semester; motion seconded. It was noted that experimental courses are supposed to be good for a year rather than for one semester. A friendly amendment was made to change the courses to 399 and that they offered for one year and could explore using para-professionals. Dr. Carlson reported that Instructional Council has been discussing basic skills and the need to have a central plan in place where instructors in various divisions can send students who need extra help. If students’ knowledge base is inadequate for a class, then the proposed labs would be beneficial. After further discussion, the motion to approve the 399 Special Topics courses for one year was approved-M/S/C.
The following courses were discussed and approved at the two-day retreat:
- AG 115AD, (F84), Ag Enterprise Lab-Row Crops – 2 units – NEW
Justification: This course will be the practical application component of the Agricultural Enterprise Project class and certificate.
Weekly Lab Hours=6
Weekly Homework Hrs.=2
Total Hr/Wk=8 - AG 116AD, (F85), Ag Enterprise Lab-Forage Crops – 2 units – New
Justification: This course will be the practical application component of the Agricultural Enterprise Project class and certificate.
Weekly Lab Hours=6
Weekly Homework Hrs=2
Total Hr/Wk=8 - AG 117AD, (F86), Agriculture Enterprise Project – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: After one year of teaching this course, we have found that due to the broad variation in crop cycles, students need to repeat the course. This will enable them to receive important instruction regarding federal, state and local Farm Program changes and how they affect different cropping programs. This valuable training will assist them in making decisions critical to their success as growers and hone their management skills.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs.=3
Weekly Lab Hours=1
Weekly Homework Hrs.=6
Total Hr/Wk=10
- AJ 110, (F56), Police Patrol Procedures – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Course outline was submitted for 5-year review.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - CHEM 1, (F60), General Chemistry – 5 units – MODIFED
Justification: A course for majors and pre-professionals involving the fundamental theories and laws of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometery, atomic structure, bonding theories, ionic reactions and properties of gases.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Lab Hours=6
Weekly Homework Hrs=10
Total Hr/Wk=19 - CHLD 134, (F76), Child Abuse Prevention – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Revised to align with new laws, and increase units from 2 to 3. Increased content since class was developed requires more time with students. Added as a certificate requirement for Human Services. The course title has been changed.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - ECON 40, (F57), Principles of Microeconomics – 3 units – MODIFIED (formerly ECON 2)
Justification: This course is being renumbered to match the CSUF number so it is more logical as a prerequisite to ECON 50 (the earlier number is a prerequisite for the later number).
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - ECON 50, (F58), Principles of Macroeconomics – 3 units – MODIFIED (formerly ECON 1)
Justification: This course is adding a prerequisite of ECON 40 since much of the introductory points (first 2-3 weeks) are the same. Business students are required to take both courses (ECON 40 and ECON 50), so it is inappropriate to have the materials and first exam repeated – students get bored. The course is also being renumbered to math CSUF numbers and the order is logical (the prerequisite has the lower number).
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - ACCT 1, (F70), Principles of Accounting – 4 units – MODIFIED
Justification: The course outline has been revised and reformatted to comply with the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=5
Weekly Homework Hrs=10
Total Hr/Wk=15 - ACCT 2, (F71), Principles of Accounting – 4 units – MODIFIED
Justification: The course outline has been revised and reformatted to comply with the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=5
Weekly Homework Hrs=10
Total Hr/Wk=15 - ACCT 101, (F80), Essentials of Accounting – 5 units – MODIFIED
Justification: The course outline has been revised and reformatted to comply with the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=5
Weekly Homework Hrs=10
Total Hr/Wk=15 - ENGL 4, (F67), Composition and Literature – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: The course outline has been revised and reformatted to follow the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - HIST 4, (F40), Western Civilization to 1648 – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Course outline submitted for 5-year review.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - HIST 5, (F60), Western Civilization since 1648 – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Course outline submitted for 5-year review.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - HSRV 229, (F37), Aspects of Drug Use – 2 units – MODIFIED
Justification: This course is being submitted with changes to reflect the current practice standards in the field of social work.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=2
Weekly Homework Hrs=4
Total Hr/Wk=6 - MUS 61AD, (F107), Percussion Instruments – 1 unit – MODIFIED
Justification: Course outline submitted for 5-year review.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=1
Weekly Lab Hrs=1
Weekly Homework Hrs=1
Total Hr/Wk=3 - PHOT 1,(S57), Beginning Photography – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Course outline submitted for 5-year review.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=2
Weekly Lab Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=4
Total Hr/Wk=9 - PHOT 2AD, (S94), Advanced Photography Lab – 1 unit – MODIFIED
Justification: Course submitted for 5-year review and to add PHOT 1 as an advisory.
Weekly Lab Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=3
Total Hr/Wk=6 - PHOT 171AD,(S93), Portrait Photography – 2 units – MODIFIED (formerly PHOT 371AD)
Justification: This course is being changed from a 300 level course to a 100 level course to reflect the fact that it is potentially CSU transfer level. It does have PHOT as an advisory. Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs = 2
Weekly Lab Hrs=2
Weekly Homework Hrs=2
Total Hr/Wk=6 - PHYS 20, (F67), General Physics 1 – 4 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Submitted for 5-year review
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=4
Weekly Lab Hrs=2
Weekly Homework Hrs=12
Total Hr/Wk=18 - PHYS 21, (F68), General Physics 2 – 4 units - MODIFIED
Justification: Submitted for 5-year review. This course has been modified to update course content.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=4
Weekly Lab Hrs=2
Weekly Homework Hrs=12
Total Hr/Wk=18 - SOC 1, (F59), Introduction to Sociology – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: A Distance Learning Addendum is being added to this SOC 1 course.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - SPAN 2, (F48), Elementary Spanish – 4 units – MODIFIED
Justification: This course has been revised and re-formatted to follow the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=4
Weekly Homework Hrs=8
Total Hr/Wk=12 - SPAN 3, (F49), Intermediate Spanish – 4 units – MODIFIED
Justification: This course has been revised and re-formatted to follow the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=4
Weekly Homework Hrs=8
Total Hr/Wk=12 - SPAN 4, (F50), Advanced Spanish – 4 units – MODIFIED
Justification: This course has been revised and re-formatted to follow the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=4
Weekly Homework Hrs=8
Total Hr/Wk=12 - SPAN 12, (F51), Hispanic Literature – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: This course has been revised and re-formatted to follow the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - SPAN 22, (F52), Span 2 for Spanish Speakers – 4 units – MODIFIED
Justification: This course has been revised and re-formatted to follow the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=4
Weekly Homework Hrs=8
Total Hr/Wk=12 - WELD 181, (F63), Blueprint Reading & Metallurgy – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Course submitted for 5-year review.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - BUS 188, (F78), Human Relations in Business – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: The advisory prerequisite has been removed and the course description shortened.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - BUS 184, (F79), Business Communications – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: This course has been revised and reformatted to comply with the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - NURS 150, (F54), Transition Course – 2 units – NEW
Justification: This transition course is designed for the advanced placement nursing students such as LVN to RN or transfer student. The course emphasizes the nursing process, assessment, and critical thinking. This course will replace the current Nursing 160 transition course in partial fulfillment of BRN recommendations.
Lecture/Discuss Hrs=25.5 Short Term
Lab Hrs=25.5 Short Term
Homework Hrs=34 Short Term
Total Short Term Hrs=85 - NURS 154, (F35), Promoting Mental Wellness – 4 units – NEW
Justification: This second semester course of the Registered Nursing Program curriculum was revised upon the recommendation of the California Board of Registered Nursing to move all the psychiatric nursing content into one course.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=2
Weekly Lab Hrs=12
Weekly Homework Hrs=8
Total Hr/Wk=22 - NURS 155, (F46), IV Skills – 0.5 units – NEW
Justification: Previously this content had been a part of NUS 162. Based on BRN recommendations (Fall, 2004) NURS 162 is being phased out and replaced with three separate courses. This content will move to the 3rd semester of the RN program, where students will have a better opportunity to apply the skills learned in this lab course.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=4 Short Term
Weekly Lab Hrs=16 Short Term
Weekly Homework Hrs=8 Short Term
Total Hr/Wk=28 Short Term - PHIL 115, (F61), Philosophy of Religion – 3 units – NEW
Justification: Philosophy of Religion will help students think about the role of reason with respect to faith. Many students in this area are familiar with religious discussion so it make a good topic to offer as an entry into other philosophy courses. Thinking about ones faith encourages reflective thinking, necessary for an effective society.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - CT 101AB, (S39), Constr Drwing/Design Analysis 2 – 4 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Changes reflect upgrading skills necessary to perform in the building industry utilizing up-to-date technology. This course is the continuation of CT 100AB to CT 101AB, which has been previously approved. The unit value of the course was increased and repeatability added.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=4
Weekly Lab Hrs=2
Weekly Homework Hrs=2
Total Hr/Wk=12 - CT 105AB, (S41), Construction Theory/Practice 2 – 4 units
Justification: Changes reflect increasing technology in the industry and add skill developing exercises in same. This is the continuation of CT 104 which was previously been approved. This course is also part of a change from a one-year to a two-year program. Units have been increased and repeatability added.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=4
Weekly Lab Hrs=2
Weekly Homework Hrs=2
Total Hr/Wk=12 - CT 119AB, (S45), Advanced Residential Constr 2 – 5 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Changes reflect time and technology requirements in a change back to a two-year program. This course is the continuation of CT 118AB which has previously been approved. Units have been increased and repeatability added.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Lab Hrs=6
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=15 - SPCH 7, (F110), Persuasion – 3 units - MODIFIED
Justification: Course outline submitted for 5-year review.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - HD 399, (F92), Study Skills Lab – 0.5 unit – NEW
Justification: This course will enhance students’ success in their college classes through the development of study skills using various applications, and the development of reading, writing and math skills.
Lab Hours=24 Short Term - ART 399, (F93), Art/Computer Lab – 0.5 unit – NEW
Justification: Student success in art classes will be enhanced by learning and practicing skills in this computer lab.
Lab Hours=24 Short Term - MUS 399, (F94), Music Lab – 0.5 unit – NEW
Justification: Student success will be enhanced by improving their skills and proficiencies in this lab.
Lab Hours=24 Short Term - PARA 399, (F95), Computer Lab – 0.5 unit – NEW
Justification: Student success in Paralegal courses will be enhanced by additional instruction in this computer lab.
Lab Hours=24 Short Term - BUS 399, (F96), Computer Lab – 0.5 unit – NEW
Justification: Student success will be enhanced due to supervised practice of skills to become proficient with various computer software applications, development of computer languages, and data manipulation using various software applications.
Lab Hours=24 Short Term - CT 399, (F97), Project House Lab – 0.5 unit – NEW
Justification: Student success will be enhanced by supervised instruction and practicing skills necessary in construction technology.
Lab Hours=24 Short Term - COMP 221, (F69), Beginning Word – DELETION
Justification: COMP 136 has replaced this course. - COMP 222, (F82), Advanced Word – DELETION
Justification: COMP 136 has replaced this course. - COMP 132, (F83), Advanced DOS – DELETION
Justification: Students wanting a DOS class now enroll in COMP 140. This course is no longer necessary. - COMP 131, (F84), Beginning DOS – DELETION
Justification: Students wanting a DOS class now enroll in COMP 140. This course is no longer necessary. - BUS 267, (F85), Career Management – DELETION
Justification: This course was created for the CalWorks Program. Due to budget cuts, this program is no longer active. - BUS 265, (F86), Retail Career Preparation – DELETION
Justification: This course has not been offered for several years, nor have we had any requests to offer it. - BUS 260, (F87), Career Dressing – DELETION
Justification: This course has not been offered for several years, nor have we had any requests to offer it. - BUS 162, (F88), Advanced Keyboarding – DELETION
Justification: The highest level of keyboarding that students are requesting is BUS 271. - BUS 127, (F89), Investments – DELETION
Justification: There does not seem to be a need for this course any longer. - ACCT 292, (F90), Fundamentals of Governmental Accounting – DELETION
Justification: There does not seem to be a need for this course any longer. - ACCT 287, (F91), Account for Serv Business – DELETION
Justification: Everything that is taught in this course is covered in ACCT 101. - BUS 258, (F98), People, Proced, Tech Off Pro – DELETION
Justification: This course has not been offered for several years, nor have we had any requests to offer it - ARCH 163, (F41), Construction Documents – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Prerequisite removed and Advisory course added.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Lab Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=3
Total Hr/Wk=9 - ENGL 2, (F3), Logic and Composition – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: This course outline has been revised and reformatted to follow the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - ENGL 17, (F68), Native American Literature – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: This course outline has been revised and reformatted to follow the new course outline format.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - COUN 100/HDEV 100, (F74), Career Planning – 3 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Course is being cross listed as Human Development 100 and Counseling 100.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9 - COUN 120AB/HDEV 120AB, (F73), Student Success – 2 units – MODIFIED
Justification: Course is being cross listed as Human Development 120AB and Counseling 120AB.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=2
Weekly Homework Hrs=4
Total Hr/Wk=6 - SSCI 276, (F88), America– 3 units - MODIFIED
Justification: Course outline submitted for 5-year review.
Lecture/Discuss Wkly Hrs=3
Weekly Homework Hrs=6
Total Hr/Wk=9
Human Development/Counseling Courses: On the second day of the retreat a discussion was held on the proposed counseling course outlines. An objection was raised to changing Human Development courses to Counseling courses because it would limit who could teach these courses, and there was a question as to how that would raise FTES. Student success courses such as these have previously been taught by 14 people who teach is different faculty Faculty services Service areasAreas. Teresa Guadiana addressed this issue; she gave specific names of people who have taught the Human Development courses and most of them had degrees in cCounseling. She also named several other colleges who offer these courses in their counseling divisions. The rigor of the 3-unit class was also discussed. The cCounselors’ plan is to bring all of the Human Development courses into the Counseling counseling discipline. At this point, the question of cross listing the courses was raised with examples of other cross-listed courses given, such as FASH 12 and DRAM 12 which teaches costuming. The Drama Department has control of the course, but it may be taught in the other discipline. It was proposed that Counseling the Student Services division would “own” the classes, but someone else could teach it if their FSA fits into Human Development. Dr. Carlson added more information to the discussion. Instructional Council has been discussing college preparatory courses (aka Basic Skills), and one of the conversations is to eventually hire a full time Human Development instructor. It was stated that many divisions on campus want to do something to help students in their classes who are struggling with reading, math, etc. Considerable discussion continued on cross listing the courses, particularly cross listing as COUN/HDEV or COUN/IS. It was also noted that the proposal was to change HDEV 120 to COUN 101. A friendly amendment was made to the original motion to change COUN 101 to COUN 120, so the course would be cross-listed as COUN 120/HDEV 120 and the other course would be cross listed as COUN 100/HDEV 100; the friendly amendment was accepted. The motion to accept COUN 100/HDEV 100 was approved-M/S/C with one opposed. The motion to accept COUN 120/HDEV 120 was approved-M/S/C with one opposed.