Curriculum proposal number 2009.12
Maui Community College
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) Form
Course
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1. Author(s): Kate Acks, Donna Harbin
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2. Department: STEM
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3. Date submitted to Curriculum Committee: October 5, 2009
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4. Type of action:
Addition:
regular
other; specify:
5. Existing course:
Alpha:
Number:
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Modification:
alpha/number
title
credits
description
pre-requisite
co-requisite
recommended prep
other; specify:
Title:
6. Proposed new/modified course:
Alpha: MATH Number:18 Title: Essential Math for Algebra
Credits: credits
Credits: 3
7. Reason for this curriculum action:
The length of time students placing into remedial and developmental math courses take to enter college
level math courses has long been the subject of campuswide discussion and concern. Students, parents,
the DOE and MCC faculty, staff and administrators have also requested changes. Goal #1 of the UH
Strategic Plan 2002-2010 seeks to address this problem in it first goal, related to student success and
educational effectiveness. UHCC's Achieving the Dream initiative also addreses campus concerns
relative to developmental education and gatekeeping courses. This proposal combines and compresses
two remedial/developmental courses, which have successfully been aligned with DOE standards, into
one modified and renumbered MCC developmental course. Other UHCC Math Departments have
completed or are in the process of completing similar changes, which should result in uniformity across
the system. Finally, research and new data related to student achievement and success behooves us to
update our course content, teaching methods and strategies, and incorporate the very latest technology
appropriate and available into our classes. Student success and achievement is the driving force behind
this proposal.
8. New course description (or year of catalog and page number of current course description, if
unchanged):
Develops computation and problem-solving skills that use math operations and signed numbers, fractions
and decimals to solve ratio, proportion, percent, geometry, basic statistics and basic linear equation
problems. Introduces concepts required for success in STEM, health or business related fields.
9. Pre-requisite(s) – see Prerequisite Style Sheet for samples:
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; or consent.
no
yes
10. Co-requisite(s):
11. Recommended preparation: Reading COMPASS placement score of 56 or higher or concurrent
enrollment in ENG 21or 102
12. Cross listed:
no
yes; cite course alpha & number:
13. Student contact hours per week:
3 hr. lecture
hr. lab
hr. lecture/lab
hr. other; explain:
14. Grading: Standard (Letter, Cr/NCr, Audit)
Standard grading plus N because the course is developmental
Explain, if not Standard grading:
15. Repeatable for credit:
no
yes; maximum is
credit or
unlimited.
(Most courses are not repeatable for additional credit; exceptions are courses such as internships and co-op courses.)
16. Special fees required:
no
yes; explain:
17. Proposed term of first offering: Fall
semester of 2010
year.
18. List catalog used and then degrees, certificates, prerequisites, and catalog sections and their page
numbers affected by this proposal: See attachment
19. Maximum enrollment: 24 Rationale, if less than 35: Classroom limitation
20. Special resources (personnel, supplies, etc.) required:
no
yes; explain: computer classroom
21. Course is restricted to particular room type:
no
yes; explain: computer classroom
22. Special scheduling considerations:
no
yes; explain:
23. Method(s) of delivery appropriate for this course: (check all that apply)
Traditional
HITS/Interactive TV
Cable TV
Online
Other, explain:
Hybrid
24. Mark all college-wide general education SLOs this course supports.
Std 1 - Written Communications
Std 2 – Quantitative Reasoning
Std 3 - Information Retrieval and Technology
Std 4 - Oral Communication
Std 5 - Critical Reasoning
Std 6 – Creativity
Other General Education SLOs, such as Ethics, Scientific Inquiry, or Service Learning.
Explain:
25. List all program SLOs this course supports? (Explain, if necessary)
Program SLO 1:
Explain:
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Program SLO 2:
Program SLO 3:
Program SLO 4:
Program SLO 5:
26.
Explain:
Explain:
Explain:
Explain:
Course fulfills the following general education elective (GE) for CTE (Career Technical Education)
AS/AAS degrees (GE):
English (EN)/Communication (CM)
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
Humanities (HU)
Natural Science (NS)
Social Science (SS)
Other:
Course is a requirement for the
program(s) AS/AAS degree or certificate
Course is a program elective for the
program(s) AS/AAS degree or certificate
27.
Course fulfills the following general education elective (GE) for the ABIT BAS degree:
English (EN)/Communication (CM)
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
Humanities (HU)
Natural Science (NS)
Social Science (SS)
Other:
Course is a requirement for the ABIT BAS degree
Course is a program elective for the ABIT BAS degree
28.
Course fulfills a requirement for a proposed BAS
degree:
Pre- requisite course
Core
Capstone Course (CC)
Other:
Course is a program elective for a proposed BAS
degree
Course fulfills the following general education elective (GE) for the proposed BAS
English (EN)/Communication (CM)
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
Humanities (HU)
Natural Science (NS)
Social Science (SS)
Other:
Course is applicable to the following additional BAS degrees:
29.
degree:
Course satisfies the following category for the AA degree*:
Category I: Foundations/Skills: Foundations I
Written Communication in English (FW)
Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
Group A (before 1500 CE)
Group B (since 1500 CE)
Group C (pre-history to present)
Symbolic Reasoning (FS)
Category I: Foundations/Skills: Foundations II
Numeracy (FN)
Oral Communication in English (FO)
Computer/Information Processing and Retrieval (FI)
Category II: Breadth of Understanding and Experience
Human Understanding
The Individual (IN)
The Community (CO)
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The Community – Global Perspective (CG)
Human Expression (HE)
Environmental Awareness (EA)
Environmental Awareness – Global Perspective (EG)
Asia/Pacific Perspective (AP)
Category III Focus/Specialization/Area of Interest
Interest Area Discipline/Alpha:
Elective (LE)
Other Graduation Requirements
Writing Intensive (is appropriate for WI)
Environmental Awareness Lab/course with lab (EL)
Hawaii Emphasis (HI)
* Submit the appropriate form(s) to have the course placed in the requested category (ies). Submit a course
outline, CAR, and appropriate forms to both the Curriculum Committee and the Foundations Board, if the
course satisfies Category I: Foundations/Skills: Foundations I or II.
30. Course
increases
decreases
makes no change to number of credits required for program(s)
affected by this action. Explain, if necessary:
31. Course is taught at another UH campus (see Sections 5 and 6 above):
no Explain why this course is proposed for MCC:
yes Specify college(s), course, alpha, and number where same or similar course is taught: course is
being proposed at LCC
32. Course is:
Not appropriate for articulation.
Appropriate* for articulation as a general education course at:
UHCC
UH Manoa UH Hilo UHWO
Previously articulated* as a general education course at:
UHCC UH Manoa UH Hilo UHWO
*Note: Submit Course Articulation Form if course is already articulated, or is appropriate for articulation,
as a general education (100-, 200-level) course.
Standardized and/or appropriate for articulation by PCC or other UH system agreement at:
UHCC
UH Manoa
UH Hilo
UHWO Explain: System-wide math group
Appropriate for articulation or has previously been articulated to a specific department or institution:
UHCC UH Manoa UH Hilo UHWO
Outside UH system Explain:
33. Additional Information (add additional pages if needed):
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Maui Community College
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) Signature Page
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Proposed by: Author or Program Coordinator
Date
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Checked by: Academic Subject Area Representative to Curriculum Committee Date
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Requested by Department: Department Chair
Date
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Recommended by: Curriculum Chair
Date
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Approved by Academic Senate: Academic Senate Chair
Date
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Endorsed by: Chief Academic Officer
Date
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Approved by: Chancellor
Date
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Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
MATH Number
18
Course Title
Essential Math for Algebra
Credits
3
Department
STEM Author Kate Acks & Donna Harbin
Date of Outline
Oct 2009
2. Course Description:
Effective Date Fall 2010
5-year Review Date Fall 2015
Develops an understanding of and confidence in using foundational math
skills. Emphasizes computational and problem-solving skills that use
whole numbers, signed numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios
and proportions. Introduces geometry, variables, equations,inequalities,
formulas, basic statistics, unit converstions, interpreting graphs and
tables, and other concepts required for continued success in STEM,
health or business related fields. Reinforces the development of college
success skills.
Cross-list
Contact Hours/Type
3 lecture
3. Pre-requisites
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
yes
no
Co-requisites
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
AS Program
Reading COMPASS placement score of 56 or higher or concurrent
enrollment in ENG 21or 102
AA Category
Category
Additional Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
AAS Program
Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
BAS Program
Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
Developmental/Remedial
Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
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outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide
agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. In combination with MATH 82, students will demonstrate ability to enter college level
mathematics courses (mathematics courses listed as requirements for postsecondary programs).
II. In combination with MATH 82, students will deomonstrate ability to enter other courses which
require a mathematical foundation such as science, health, business and technology courses.
III. In combination with MATH 82, students will demostrate readiness for general academic success
by building quantitative literacy, academic skills and positive quantitative attitudes.
IV.
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate
competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a.. add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers using
properties such as order of operations, multiples and factors, demonstrate rounding to appropriate
place value
b. understand properties of real numbers such as identities, commutative, associative, distributive
laws, additive opposites, and multiplicative inverses/reciprocals
c. determine ratios, rates and proportions
d. solve problems in measurement and geometry involving areas, perimeters, volume of geometric
figures and unit conversions, relationships between angle measurement, congruent triangles,
properties of parallelograms and similar triangles.
e. interpret graphs (bar, line, pie charts) and tables, and compute basic statistics such as average,
median and, mode
f. convert among percents, fractions, and decimals
g. solve application problems involving ratios and proportions, rates of change, interest rates, percnts,
and mark up/mark down problems.
h. translate between mathematical situations and algebraic expressions
i. use the correct order of operations to simplify or evaluate algebraic expressions including
expressions with several variables, real numbers, several grouping symbols, and absolute values.
j. solve algebraic equations and inequalities involving variable terms on both sides of the
equation/inequality and grouping symbols.
k. solve application aproblems using variables, equations, inequalities, and formulas.
l. use appropriate technology to solve problems of all types.
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m. practice college success skills, such as note-taking and test-preparation
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Note: the college success skills (I,II,III) use of calculator and appropriate technology (l) and practice
college success skills (m) will be integrated and used throughout the course.
2-3 weeks: Introduce and develop skills using appropriate technology; whole numbers, fractions and
their applications (I,II,III,a,b,l,m
3-4 weeks: Decimals, ratios, proportions, percents and applications (I,II,III,a,c,f,g,l,m)
1-2 weeks: Interpreting graphs (bar, line and pie charts); basic statistics (I,II,III,a,e,l,m)
2-3 weeks: Geometry and formulas (I,II,III,a,b,c,d,h,i,j,k,l,m)
1-2 weeks: Signed numbers and properties of real numbers (I,II,IIIa,b,l,m)
1-2 weeks: Algebraic expressions, simplify, evaluating, order of operations (I,II,III,a,b,h,i,l,m)
3-4 weeks: Solving equations and inequalities (I,II,III,a,b,h,i,j,k,l,m)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Developmental Mathematics, Marvin Bittinger and Judith
Beecher
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Supplemental materials as provided by publisher
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Pearson's MyMathLab aligned to the textbook
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being
offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
A student must master each assignment , quiz and test at the 70% level to pass the course. The
students grade in the course is determined by compute an avaerage of the semester's course work,
including Attendance (0-5%), MyMathLab homework assignments (10-20%), My MathLab quizzes
(10-20%), unit tests 30-50%, and a cumulative final exam 20-25%).
Quizzes, unit tests and the final exam all carefully measure student competence/mastery of all
required course learning outcomes and competencies (I,II,III,a-m)
This course will be graded according to the following grading scale:
Minimum of 90% for an A
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Minimum of 80% for a B
Minimum of 70% for a C
Below 70% for an N
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of
the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
This course will be taken as a hybrid class with limited lecture. Students will be working online in
computer classroom utilizing computer software system such as MyMathLab to complete
assignments, quizzes, and tests. Students will be expected to learn more on their own by reading the
text, taking notes, watching videos and working on MyMathLab.
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards
Key:
3 = Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes. The learner outcome is the
focus of the class.
2 = Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the class
1 = Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome, but does not get evaluated on this learner
outcome
0 = No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
COURSE
MATH 18
Standard 1 - Written Communication
Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.
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Outcome 1.1 - Use writing to discover and articulate ideas.
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Outcome 1.2 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose for any intended communication.
1
Outcome 1.3 - Choose language, style, and organization appropriate to particular purposes and audiences.
0
Outcome 1.4 - Gather information and document sources appropriately.
0
Outcome 1.5 - Express a main idea as a thesis, hypothesis, or other appropriate statement.
0
Outcome 1.6 - Develop a main idea clearly and concisely with appropriate content.
Outcome 1.7 - Demonstrate a mastery of the conventions of writing, including grammar, spelling, and
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mechanics.
0
Outcome 1.8 - Demonstrate proficiency in revision and editing.
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Outcome 1.9 - Develop a personal voice in written communication.
Standard 2 - Quantitative Reasoning
Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems of quantative
reasoning accurately and appropriately.
Outcome 2.1 - Apply numeric, graphic, and symbolic skills and other forms of quantitative reasoning accurately
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and appropriately.
Outcome 2.2 - Demonstrate mastery of mathematical concepts, skills, and applications, using technology when
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appropriate.
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Outcome 2.3 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of quantitative problem solving.
Outcome 2.4 - Formulate and test hypotheses using numerical experimentation.
Outcome 2.5 - Define quantitative issues and problems, gather relevant information, analyze that information,
and present results.
Outcome 2.6 - Assess the validity of statistical conclusions.
Standard 3 - Information Retrieval and Technology
Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
Outcome 3.1 - Use print and electronic information technology ethically and responsibly.
Outcome 3.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of basic vocabulary, concepts, and operations of information retrieval
and technology.
Outcome 3.3 - Recognize, identify, and define an information need.
Outcome 3.4 - Access and retrieve information through print and electronic media, evaluating the accuracy and
authenticity of that information.
Outcome 3.5 - Create, manage, organize, and communicate information through electronic media.
Outcome 3.6 - Recognize changing technologies and make informed choices about their appropriateness and
use.
Standard 4 - Oral Communication
Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.
Outcome 4.1 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose of any intended communication.
Outcome 4.2 - Gather, evaluate, select, and organize information for the communication.
Outcome 4.3 - Use language, techniques, and strategies appropriate to the audience and occasion.
Outcome 4.4 - Speak clearly and confidently, using the voice, volume, tone, and articulation appropriate to the
audience and occasion.
Outcome 4.5 - Summarize, analyze, and evaluate oral communications and ask coherent questions as needed.
Outcome 4.6 - Use competent oral expression to initiate and sustain discussions.
Standard 5 - Critical Thinking
Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.
Outcome 5.1 - Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and questions contained in a body of information.
Outcome 5.2 - Identify and analyze assumptions and underlying points of view relating to an issue or problem.
Outcome 5.3 - Formulate research questions that require descriptive and explanatory analyses.
Outcome 5.4 - Recognize and understand multiple modes of inquiry, including investigative methods based on
observation and analysis.
Outcome 5.5 - Evaluate a problem, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant facts, opinions, assumptions,
issues, values, and biases through the use of appropriate evidence.
Outcome 5.6 - Apply problem-solving techniques and skills, including the rules of logic and logical sequence.
Outcome 5.7 - Synthesize information from various sources, drawing appropriate conclusions.
Outcome 5.8 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of logical reasoning.
Outcome 5.9 - Reflect upon and evaluate their thought processes, value system, and world views in comparison
to those of others.
Standard 6 - Creativity
Able to express originality through a variety of forms.
Outcome 6.1: Generate responses to problems and challenges through intuition and non-linear thinking.
Outcome 6.2: Explore diverse approaches to solving a problem or addressing a challenge.
Outcome 6.3: Sustain engagement in activities without a preconceived purpose.
Outcome 6.4: Apply creative principles to discover and express new ideas.
Outcome 6.5: Demonstrate the ability to trust and follow one’s instincts in the absence of external direction
Outcome 6.6: Build upon or adapt the ideas of others to create novel expressions or new solutions.
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