College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
1.
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
2.
Course ID and Number: FOR 51
3.
Course Title: Dendrology: The Identification and Study of Woody Plants
4.
Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web
address and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf]
Course may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): FOR, NR, BIOL
5.
Check one of the following:
New Course
If curriculum has been offered under a different discipline and/or name, identify the former course:
Dendrology
Change to existing course (course discipline and number are not changing)
Should another course be inactivated?
Title of course to be inactivated:
6.
No
Yes
Inactivation date:
Is course part of a CR Degree/Certificate Program? (If New is selected above, check No) No
Yes
If yes, specify program code(s). (Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):FOR-NR.AS.FORESTRY
TECHNICIAN FOR-NR.AS.GIS FOR-NR.AS.NATURAL RESOURCES FORNR.AS.UNIVERSITY TRANSFER FOR-NR.CA.FOREST TECHNOLOGY AG.AS.PLANT
SCIENCE AG.CA.PLANT SCIENCE AG.CA.SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
NH.CC.NATURAL HISTORY
Required course
Restricted elective
7.
Provide explanation and justification for addition/change/deletion:
Updated catalog description, course learning outcomes, themes, concepts, skills,
and learning assessments.
8. List any special materials, equipment, tools, etc. that students must purchase:
appropriate field clothes, field notebooks, herbarium paper (~$10)
9. Will this course have an instructional materials fee? No
Fee: $
Submitted by:
Tim Baker
Tel. Ext. 4348
Division Chair: Tony Sartori
Yes
Date: 9/5/2007
Review Date: 09/19/07
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 11/6/07
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
Yes
Date: 9/28/07
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FOR AN EXISTING COURSE
FEATURES
Catalog Description
(Please include complete
text of old and new catalog
descriptions.)
Grading Standard
OLD
NEW
The study of forest plant
identification, taxonomy and
classification. Forest habitats,
ecotypes, plant associations,
and forest vegetation types will
be discussed, emphasizing
those widespread in the
Pascific Northwest. Botanical
characteristics, commersional
and non-commercial uses and
ranges of selected forest
species are covered
The identification, naming and
classification of woody plants that
occur in regional forest
communities. Class discussions
will cover the technical language
and processes of plant taxonomy
and nomenclature as well as
botanical and ecological
characteristics of various forest
species. Discussions will also
include forest species found
outside the region that are
important economically or
ecologically.
Select
Select
Total Units
Lecture Units
Lab Units
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended
Preparation
Maximum Class Size
25
Repeatability—
Maximum Enrollments
Other
Course learning outcomes, course
content, learning assessments
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the “old” (current) information and
proposed changes.
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE: 9/5/2007
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: FOR 51
COURSE TITLE: Dendrology: the identification and study of woody plants
FIRST TERM NEW OR REVISED COURSE MAY BE OFFERED: Spring 2008
TOTAL UNITS: 3
TOTAL HOURS: 90
[Lecture Units: 2
[Lecture Hours: 36
Lab Units: 1]
Lab Hours: 54]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 25
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Is this course repeatable for additional credit units: No
Grade-CR/NC Option
Yes
If yes, how many total enrollments?
Is this course to be offered as part of the Honors Program? No
Yes
If yes, explain how honors sections of the course are different from standard sections.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The catalog description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what kinds of student goals the
course is designed to fulfill.
The identification, naming and classification of woody plants that occur in regional forest
communities. Class discussions will cover the technical language and processes of plant
taxonomy and nomenclature as well as botanical and ecological characteristics of various
forest species. Discussions will also include forest species found outside the region that
are important economically or ecologically.
Special notes or advisories:
Field trips are required; the College does not provide transportation
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
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Course(s):
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RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
What should the student be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Be able to explain the system of classification used by plant taxonomists
Identify various woody plants and correctly assign scientific names and classification.
Identify and name the various parts of woody plants.
Be able to use the technical language of plant taxonomy.
Correctly nagivate and use a dichotomous key.
COURSE CONTENT
Themes: What themes, if any, are threaded throughout the learning experiences in this course?
Variability within and between species and the effect this has on classification.
Concepts: What concepts do students need to understand to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. The basic premise of evolution and natural selection as it applies to phylogenetic
classification systems.
2. The concept that a suite of botanical characteristics are used to identify to a single
species.
Issues: What primary issues or problems, if any, must students understand to achieve course outcomes (including
such issues as gender, diversity, multi-culturalism, and class)?
Skills: What skills must students master to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Visual discrimination necessary to identify various forest species in a variety of
contexts.
2. Recall and correctly spell the scientific nomenclature associated with each species.
3. Develop and use dichotomous keys in identifying plants.
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Listen to lectures and participate in discussions about the foundations of plant
taxonomy.
2. Participate in small-group learning exercises in developing and using dichotomous
keys.
3. Attend field trips where the identification of various species is demonstrated.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes? Indicate which assessments (if any)
are required for all sections.
Representative assessment tasks:
1. Field identification quizzes.
2. Lecture quizzes on plant taxonomy, morphology and ecological characteristics.
3. Plant collection with dichotomous key.
4. Weekly 'unknowns'.
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Required assessments for all sections – to include but not limited to:
Field identification quizzes including a comprehensive final lab/field practical exam.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author Hardin,
Leopold and White
Author Stuart
and Sawyer
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Title
Title
Textbook of Dendrology
Trees and Shrubs of California
Date
Date
2001
2001
Other Appropriate Readings:
Woody Plant ID CD-Rom
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PROPOSED TRANSFERABILITY:
CSU
UC
If CSU transferability is proposed (courses numbered
1-99), indicate whether general elective credit or specific
course equivalent credit is proposed.
If specific course equivalent credit is proposed, give
course numbers/ titles of at least two comparable lower
division courses from a UC, CSU, or equivalent
institution.
None
General elective credit
Specific course equivalent
1.
,
(Campus)
2.
,
(Campus)
CURRENTLY APPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION
CR
CSU
IGETC
CR GE Category:
CSU GE Category:
IGETC Category:
PROPOSED CR GENERAL EDUCATION
Rationale for CR General Education approval (including category designation):
Natural Science
Social Science
Humanities
Language and Rationality
Writing
Oral Communications
Analytical Thinking
PROPOSED CSU GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH (CSU GE)
A. Communications and Critical Thinking
A1 – Oral Communication
A2 – Written Communication
A3 – Critical Thinking
C. Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and Foreign
Language
C1 – Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
C2 – Humanities (Literature,
Philosophy, Foreign Language)
E. Lifelong Understanding and SelfDevelopment
E1 – Lifelong Understanding
E2 – Self-Development
B. Science and Math
B1 – Physical Science
B2 – Life Science
B3 – Laboratory Activity
B4 – Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
D. Social, Political, and Economic Institutions
D0 – Sociology and Criminology
D1 – Anthropology and Archeology
D2 – Economics
D3 – Ethnic Studies
D5 – Geography
D6 – History
D7 – Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral
Science
D8 – Political Science, Government and Legal Institutions
D9 – Psychology
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category: Same as above
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Proposed Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
1A – English Composition
1B – Critical Thinking-English Composition
1C – Oral Communication (CSU requirement only)
2A – Math
3A – Arts
3B – Humanities
4A – Anthropology and Archaeology
4B – Economics
4E – Geography
4F – History
4G – Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
4H – Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
4I – Psychology
4J – Sociology & Criminology
5A – Physical Science
5B – Biological Science
6A – Languages Other Than English
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category:
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
Same as above
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER FOR-51
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: SCI Science
16. CoRequisite Course: None
2. Subject: Forestry
17. Recommended Prep: None
Course No: 51
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 25
4. Min/Maximum Units: 3.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: NR No repeats
variable units
5. Course Level: D Possibly Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Dendrology: Idnt/Woody Plants
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Dendrology: the Identification and
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
Study
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
10. National ID
(CIP):
03.0501
26. Billing Method: T-Term
11. Local ID
(TOPS):
011400
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills

Level Two Work Experience:
28. Billing Credits: 3.0
29. Purpose: I Occupational Ed
NWE Not Coop Work Experience
30. Articulation No.

Level Three:
(CAN):
Placeholder for GE OR
31. Articulation Seq.
(CAN):
DOES NOT APPLY
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only

Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
33. Equates to another course?
(course number).
13. Instructional Method: LL Lecture/Lab
14. Lec TLUs: 3.0 Contact Hours: 36
Lab TLUs: 3.0 Contact Hours: 54
Lecture/Lab TLUs: 6.0 Contact Hours: 90
34. The addition of this course will inactive
number). Inactive at end of
term.
15. Prerequisite: None
Particular Comments for Printed Catalog.
.
Curriculum Approval Date: 9/28/07
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
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