GAVILAN COLLEGE
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL - SECOND READINGDate: / 9/30/2014 / Prepared & Submitted by: / Sherrean Carr
Department: / CTE / Course Discipline and Number: / Carpentry Apprentice 218
Course Title: Commercial Concrete / Short title: CARP218
Units:
1 / Lecture:
11 hours / Lab:
25 hours / Number of weeks:
1 / LEH Factor:
Credit Status: Credit - Degree Applicable Credit - Non Degree Applicable Non Credit
TOP Code:
0952.10 / Classification:
Y Credit CourseJ Workforce Prep Enhanced FundingK Other Non Credit Enhanced FundingL Non-Enhanced Funding / Non Credit Category:
Y Credit CourseA English as a Second LanguageB Citizenship for ImmigrantsC Elementary and Secondary Basic SkillsD Health and SafetyE Persons with Substantial DisabilitiesF ParentingG Home EconomicsH Courses for Older AdultsI Short-term vocationalJ Workforce Preparation / Occupational Code (SAM):
E Non-OccupationalA ApprenticeshipB Advanced OccupationalC Clearly OccupationalD Possibly Occupational
Course Numbering System:
0-99 Transfer & Degree Appropriate
99, 199, 299 Emergency, One Term, Special Topics Course
100-198 Degree Appropriate & Potential Transfer
200-298 Associate Degree Appropriate & Non Transfer
300s Not Degree Applicable, Non Transfer Occupational
400s Developmental courses
500s Special Populations (see College Catalog for complete descriptions)
600s Adult Education
700s Non Credit
DEPARTMENT CHAIR AND AREA DEAN:
Obtain signatures from your Department Chair and Area Dean prior to submitting to the curriculum committee.
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Date Print Name Department Chair
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Date Print Name Area Dean
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Date Print Name Distance Education Coordinator (if needed)
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL ADMINISTRATION:
The course(s) has/have been approved by the curriculum committee and instructional administration, and satisfy all applicable requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 5.
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Date Print Name Signature, Curriculum Chair
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Date Print Name Signature, VP of Instruction
DISTRICT:
On ______(date), the governing board of the Gavilan College District approved the course proposal(s) attached to this request.
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Date Print Name President
1. / Anticipated first term of offering: Fall Spring Summer Year: 20152. Course Description:
This course is designed to make apprentices familiar with the concepts and practices of commercial concrete construction. The apprentice will be knowledgeable about the layout and construction of bolt patterns, concrete columns and gang forms. In addition, the student will be familiar with the types and methods used to safely build, shore and place column caps and concrete decks.
3. Has the course content been compared to the equivalent C-ID descriptor? Yes No n/a
C-ID code:
If yes, see the Articulation Officer for assistance with C-ID descriptors.
4. Will course be cross-listed? Yes No
If yes, which department is responsible for scheduling, updating, and assessing the course?
Reason for cross-listing:
5. Justification of recommendation for new course: (e.g. requirement for major’s sequence, general education, trends in field or scholarship, etc. List agencies, groups, resources consulted to determine need: State Boards, advisory committees, surveys, other colleges’ offerings, etc.)
Commercial concrete is a major work process that drives the construction industry. In order for the apprentices to be competitive it is necessary that they be proficient in the installation and dismantling of all types of formwork. It is also important for them to be familiar with the nomenclature and products required for the industry in order for them to succeed in their apprenticeship.
6. Course Requisites:
List all prerequisites separated by AND/OR, as needed. Also fill out and submit the Prerequisite/Advisory form.
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite:
Advisory:
7. Proposed Grading System:
Standard Letter Grade Option of a standard letter grade or pass/no pass
Pass/no pass only Non Credit
8. Will course be Repeatable? No Yes
Additional skills that will be acquired by repeating this course must be included in the course outline.
If yes, how many times? 1 2 3 Unlimited (DRC/Non credit only)
Reason for Repeating:
Intercollegiate Athletics
Active Participatory course in Physical Education, Visual Arts or Performing Arts related in content to one or more other courses.
Occupational Work Experience/General Work Experience
Special class for students with disabilities
Non Credit
9. Is this a stand-alone course?
Yes (Course is NOT included in a degree or certificate program)
No (Course IS included in a degree or certificate program)
10. Does this course focus on basic skills in English, ESL or Math?
No Yes
If yes, Proposed 6 Digit TOP code
Prior to College Code (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, Y)
11. Will this course be offered via Distance Education?
Yes No If yes, include the Distance Education - Form D when you submit the second reading.
Select all that apply.
Internet-based:
Course development software, such as Moodle
Other
Hybrid
Other
12. Does this course meet the cultural diversity requirement? Yes No n/a
If Yes, please indicate which criteria apply. At least two criteria must beselected andevidenced in the course content section and at least one Student Learning Outcome must apply tocultural diversity.
This course promotes understanding of:
Cultures and subcultures
Cultural awareness
Cultural inclusiveness
Mutual respect among diverse peoples
Familiarity with cultural developments and their complexities
Student Learning Outcome:
13. What resources will be needed in order to offer this class at Gavilan?
- Staffing: None
- Facility Usage: None
- Supplies and equipment (include cost estimates): 0
- Tutoring Center resources, if applicable: N/A
- Can existing library resources at Gavilan accommodate student needs for this class?
Yes No Verified by: (Verbal verification of Librarian is adequate.)
If no, list additional resources necessary & budget estimate.
- Can existing computer software, hardware, and other technological resources at
Gavilan accommodate student’s needs for this class? Yes No N/A
If no, list additional resources necessary & budget estimate.
14. If degree applicable, is a similar course offered at community colleges or 4 year colleges & universities? Yes No
(if yes, list examples below. If your are recommending that this class transfer to UC or CSU campus, be sure to list similar course from those systems.) / Upper or Lower Dir / Units/Sem/QtrCarpentry 218 / Commercial Concrete / American River College / U L / 1.50
Discipline & No / Title / College or Univ.
U L
Discipline & No / Title / College or Univ.
U L
Discipline & No / Title / College or Univ.
15. If degree applicable, please complete the following information on articulation recommendations. See College Articulation Officer for assistance.
15A. Transfer: Would you recommend that this be a course that transfers to:
State Universities and Colleges Yes No
University of California Yes No
Will the course satisfy a major requirement at CSU or UC?
If so, complete the following:
at / Required forCourse Title & No. / CSUC or UC Campus / Program or Major
at / Required for
Course Title & No. / CSUC or UC Campus / Program or Major
at / Required for
Course Title & No. / CSUC or UC Campus / Program or Major
15B. General Education: Would you recommend that this be a course that satisfies the GE requirement in the following:
Natural Science / Social Science / Humanities/Art / Lifelong Learning / Cmun / Math/ Quantitative / American Institutions / Cultural DiversityAA/AS/GE Degree
CSU G.E.
UC Transfer/GE
IGETC
(Note that definitions of areas that can be counted in UC or CSU vary. Be sure to ask for assistance if needed.)
COURSE OUTLINE DETAIL
RECOMMENDED/REQUIRED TEXTBOOK/S: (Must complete)
Textbook must be no more than 5 years old.
The following information must be provided: Author, Title, Publisher, Year of Publication, Reading level and Reading level verification.
Required: Recommended: n/a
Author: CITF. Title: Commercial Concrete. Place of Publication:
• Construction Safety Orders, CAL OSHA current edition
• CTCNC COMMERCIAL CONCRETE, Carpenters International Training Fund, Las Vegas, NV. (2014)
• Carpentry, Leonard Koel American Technical Publishers Inc., Homewood Illinois 60430-4600 (2012): Publisher: Mosaic, Year of Publication: . Or other appropriate college level text.
ISBN: (if available)
Reading level of text, Grade: 10 Verified by: Director of Training
Other textbooks or materials to be purchased by the student: None
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
If the course will be program applicable, copy and paste the appropriate Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) and number them. Indicate which PLO(s) are being addressed in the Student Learning Outcomes below.
1. Demonstrate journey level skills, including those skills necessary to build all concrete infrastructures that comprise the California transportation system.
2. Locate on the blueprints and in the specifications, the information needed to construct various types of structures and assemble its various components.
3. Perform horizontal layout and vertical layout of wood framed wall components. Install interior and exterior trims and moldings. Construct various types of roofs and stairs.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: (Must complete)
1. Complete this section in a manner that demonstrates student’s use of critical thinking and reasoning skills. These include the ability to formulate and analyze problems and to employ rational processes to achieve increased understanding. Reference Bloom's Taxonomy of action verbs.
2. List the Type of Measures that will be used to measure the student learning outcomes, such as written exam, oral exam, oral report, role playing, project, performance, demonstration, etc.
3. Identify which Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) are aligned with this course. List them by number in order of emphasis.
4. Identify which Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) are aligned with this course. List them, by number in order of emphasis. For example: "2, 1" would indicate Cognition and Communication.
(1) Communication, (2) Cognition, (3) Information Competency, (4) Social Interaction, (5) Aesthetic Responsiveness, (6) Personal Development & Responsibility, (7) Content Specific.
5. For GE courses, enter the GE Learning Outcomes for this course. For example "A1, A2". GE Learning Outcomes are listed below.
6. Indicate when the course will be assessed.
Have you consulted the Rubric in developing the SLOs? Yes No
1. / Students will read a set of commercial prints and lay out job grid lines.Measure: Quizzes, Written Exams, Class Performance / PLO: 2 / ILO: 1,2,3,7 / GE-LO: N/A / Anticipated Year of Assessment: 2016
2. / Students will construct a bolt pattern and install in proper location and elevation.
Measure: Quizzes, Written Exams, Class Performance / PLO: 2 / ILO: 1,2,3,7 / GE-LO: N/A / Anticipated Year of Assessment: 2016
3. / Students will build,set and brace a round fiber form column at the correct location.
Measure: Quizzes, Written Exams, Class Performance / PLO: 1,2 / ILO: 1,2,3,7 / GE-LO: N/A / Anticipated Year of Assessment: Fall 2016
4. / Students will build, set and brace a square wood column at the correct location.
Measure: Quizzes, Written Exams, Class Performance / PLO: 3 / ILO: 1,2,3,7 / GE-LO: N/A / Anticipated Year of Assessment: Fall 2016
5. / Students will assemble,set and brace a wall using composite metal/plywood panels.
Measure: Quizzes, Written Exams, Class Performance / PLO: 3 / ILO: 1,2,3,7 / GE-LO: N/A / Anticipated Year of Assessment: Fall 2016
6. / Students will erect, line and brace a section of Alumawall with taper ties and strongbacks
Measure: Quizzes, Written Exams, Class Performance / PLO: 2,3 / ILO: 1,2,3,7 / GE-LO: N/A / Anticipated Year of Assessment: Fall 2016
7. / Students will correctly identify the components of a traditional wood-shore deck system, including
Ellis shores, stringers, joists and deck plywood
Measure: Quizzes, Written Exams, Class Performance / PLO: 1 / ILO: 1,2,3,7 / GE-LO: N/A / Anticipated Year of Assessment: Fall 2016
8. / Students will assemble a steel post shoring system and set it to the correct elevation
Measure: Quizzes, Written Exams, Class Performance / PLO: 1,2 / ILO: 1,2,3,7 / GE-LO: N/A / Anticipated Year of Assessment: Fall 2016
9. / Students will identify the safety hazards of silica and the corrective measures to mitigate the danger.
Measure: Quizzes, Written Exams, Class Performance / PLO: 1 / ILO: 1,2,3,7 / GE-LO: N/A / Anticipated Year of Assessment: Fall 2016
10. / Students will correctly calculate the amount of concrete needed for various forms.
Measure: Quizzes, Written Exams, Class Performance / PLO: 1 / ILO: 1,2,3,7 / GE-LO: N/A / Anticipated Year of Assessment: Fall 2016
General Education Learning Outcomes
AREA A Communications in the English Language
After completing courses in Area A, students will be able to do the following:
A1. Receive, analyze, and effectively respond to verbal communication.
A2. Formulate, organize and logically present verbal information.
A3. Write clear and effective prose using forms, methods, modes and conventions of English grammar that best achieve the writing’s purpose.
A4. Advocate effectively for a position using persuasive strategies, argumentative support, and logical reasoning.
A5. Employ the methods of research to find information, analyze its content, and appropriately incorporate it into written work.
A6. Read college course texts and summarize the information presented.
A7. Analyze the ideas presented in college course materials and be able to discuss them or present them in writing.
A8. Communicate conclusions based on sound inferences drawn from unambiguous statements of knowledge and belief.
A9. Explain and apply elementary inductive and deductive processes, describe formal and informal fallacies of language and thought, and compare effectively matters of fact and issues of judgment and opinion.
AREA B Physical Universe and its Life Forms
After completing courses in Area B, students will be able to do the following:
B1. Explain concepts and theories related to physical and biological phenomena.
B2. Identify structures of selected living organisms and relate structure to biological function.
B3. Recognize and utilize appropriate mathematical techniques to solve both abstract and practical problems.
B4. Utilize safe and effectives laboratory techniques to investigate scientific problems.
B5. Discuss the use and limitations of the scientific process in the solution of problems.
B6. Make critical judgments about the validity of scientific evidence and the applicability of scientific theories.
B7. Utilize appropriate technology for scientific and mathematical investigations and recognize the advantages and disadvantages of that technology.