Curriculum Committee
October 21, 2014
DRAFT
Members Present:
Laura Alarcon (2:30), Debbie Buti, Mireille Giovanola, Lynn Klein, Larry Leach,
Arturo Lopez Yanez [3:25], Wayne Pitcher, Connie Telles, Patricia Wu
Ex-Officio:
Edna Danaher, Dara Greene, Kaaren Krueg, Stacy Thompson
Guests:
Laurie Dockter, Jessica Gallucci, Christina Mendoza, Don Plondke, Brandon
Tanguma (Mass Comm student)
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:10 by the chair, Wayne Pitcher.
2.
Minutes of October 14, 2014
The rubric for Biology was corrected in the Stem 101 discussion to read “BIOL.”
MSC (Buti/Telles) to approve the minutes of October 14, 2014, as corrected. [Vote:
unanimous by those present at 2:11]
3.
Proposal Approvals: Science & Mathematics
Wayne reported that needed corrections have been made.
Biology 25, Human Heredity and Evolution, 3 units
Engineering 11, Engineering Design and Analysis, 2 units
Engineering 22, Engineering Design Graphics, 3 units
Engineering 25, Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists, 3 units
Engineering 36, Engineering Mechanics - Statics, 3 units
Engineering 43, Electrical Circuits and Devices, 4 units
Engineering 45, Materials of Engineering, 3 units
Mathematics 53, Applied Algebra and Data Analysis, 6 units
Mathematics 53A, Elementary Applied Algebra and Data Analysis, 3 units
Mathematics 53B, Intermediate Applied Algebra and Data Analysis, 3 units
Mathematics 55, Intermediate Algebra, 5 units
Mathematics 55L, Intermediate Algebra with Laboratory, 5.50 units
Mathematics 6, Elementary Linear Algebra, 3 units
Mathematics 65, Elementary Algebra, 5 units
Mathematics 65L, Elementary Algebra with Laboratory, 5.50 units
Computer Science
Currently, we offer 4 Computer Science Degrees:
 AA, Computer Science (General)
 AS, Computer Science (General)
 AA, Computer Science (Emphasis in Mathematics)
 AS, Computer Science (Emphasis in Mathematics)
Delete the two “General” degrees and rename the other two as
 AA, Computer Science
 AS, Computer Science
MSC (Giovanola/Wu) to approve the Science/Mathematics Presentation minus the
STEM course. [Vote: unanimous by those present at 2:20
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STEM 101, Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, 2 units
(New)
Wayne went over the history of approving stand-alone courses.
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Before 2007, colleges approved experimental courses.
From Fall 2007 to December 31, 2013, colleges were officially delegated to locally
approve stand alone courses.
Now colleges must have state approval for stand-alones. Experimental courses are
not specifically mentioned. There was a program on this at the Curriculum Institute.
Wayne did not attend, but he has the handouts. He offered to contact the presenters
and ask for more information.
Stacy listed the things we do know about the proposed course:
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It won’t transfer.
Students can’t use it as units to qualify for financial aid.
We can’t collect apportionment for it.
Stacy said she can contact the state Chancellor’s office to see whether we can offer the
course in Spring 2015. She also asked, “What area is using its FTES to offer this course?”
Patricia said that hasn’t been discussed or mentioned as being a problem.
Debbie asked, “In order to approve the discipline, don’t we have to do something?” Wayne
replied that we can’t add a discipline without state approval. He put the following on the
board:
Faculty Service
Area
≠
Discipline (Minimum
Quals)
≠
Discipline Top
Codes
≠
Rubric
Wayne stated that we need to figure out how we are going to handle this. He thinks cross
listing is the way to go.
Laura suggested doing a GNST 5, Passion and Purpose, section. Lynn said that she and Sean
McFarland are co-teaching a GNST 5 with a business focus this semester. It seems to be
working, although it doesn’t have as much business as she had hoped.
Dara noted that we can’t call it “101” because according to our numbering conventions 100
courses are basic skills, not degree applicable, non transferable.
To cross list the course would require finding an unused course number across disciplines
and developing a number of outlines; to offer as a GNST would require presenting to the
counseling disipline.
Laurie decided to go with cross listing.
4.
Proposal Presentations: Social Sciences
Wayne called attention to the summary sheet on the back of the agenda.
Geography 13, Climate Studies, 3 units.
Don Plondke presented: A formidable obstacle in attracting under-served students to the
geosciences has been limited opportunity to enroll in introductory-level geoscience courses.
To help address this problem, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) developed an
introductory climate science course, AMS Climate Studies. This highly innovative course
has been implemented at more than 110 institutions nationwide since fall 2010, including 52
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minority-serving institutions that have joined the AMS Climate Studies Diversity Project.
Chabot was accepted to be a participant in this program in 2013. We piloted the course in as
the content of GEOG 8 in spring, 2014. We have a new Environmental Studies AA program
at Chabot. The value and attractiveness of the program to students will increase as we can
implement "core" environmental studies courses that focus on contemporary topics of
importance to society. This course is a comprehensive overview of climate science that will
use an already well-developed series of internet resources to introduce students to the
compelling issues about Earth's climate. License fee for access to the internet resources is
$150 per year. The fee has been paid for two years (2013-14 and 2014-15) by the Climate
Studies Diversity Project, but will revert to the college next year.
We cannot use ENST as a rubric because Environmental Studies is not a state approved
discipline. Cross listing the course would give us the same problems as the STEM course.
Laura thinks cross listing is a good approach. She also suggested adding an Advisory for
English.
Wayne will try to find out if anyone has applied for an Environmental Studies discipline.
Lynn thinks the course is a wonderful addition to what Chabot offers. Patricia suggested that
Don let other instructors know about the course so they can suggest it to students who may
be interested.
SOCIOLOGY
Presented by Christina Mendoza. She wanted to be sure the courses are aligned with C-ID
descriptors because they are part of the AA-T—Sociology.
Sociology 1, Principles of Sociology, 3 units (Modified; text update)
Sociology 2, Social Problems, 3 units (Modified. Text update. Two courses removed from
advisory.)
Sociology 3, Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations, 3 units (Modified)
Title changed from American Cultural and Racial Minorities. Text update. Two courses
removed from advisory.
Sociology 4, Marriage and Family Relations, 3 units (Modified; text update. Advisory for
Sociology 1 added)
AA-T—Sociology (Modified. Adding PSYC 5 to List A)
ANTHROPOLOGY
Mireille Presented. All Anthropology courses have added “eligibility for English 1A.”
Anthropology 1, Biological/Physical Anthropology, 3 units (Modified)
Anthropology 1L, Biological/Physical Anthropology Laboratory, 1 unit (Modified)
Anthropology 3, Social and Cultural Anthropology, 3 units (Modified. Align with C-ID)
Anthropology 4, Language and Culture, 3 units (Modified)
Anthropology 5, Cultures of the U.S. in Global Perspective, 3 units (Modified)
Anthropology 7, Introduction to Globalization: An Anthropological Perspective, 3 units
(Modified)
Anthropology 8, Native American Cultures, 3 units (Modified)
Anthropology 12, Magic Religion, Witchcraft and Healing, 3 units (Modified. Removed
Human Specimens)
Anthropology 13, Forensic Anthropology, 3 units (Modified. Removed Human
Specimens)
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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
No presentation. Please read and send comments to Wayne.
ECD 92, Creative Activities and Materials for Young Children, 1 unit. (New)
ECD 93, Relationships, Interactions and Guidance Young Children, 1 unit. (New)
ECD 94, Fostering Children’s Cognitive Development and Language, 1 unit. (New)
ECONOMICS
ECN 1, Principles of Microeconomics, 3 units (Modified. Adding MTH 53, 53B as
prerequisite options.)
AA-T—Economics (New)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POSC 1, Introduction to American Government, 3 units (Modified; text update)
POSC 10, Seminar in Comparative Politics, 3 units 3 units (Modified; text update)
POSC 12, Introduction to California State and Local Government, 3 units (Modified;
text update)
POSC 20, Comparative Politics, 3 units (Modified; text update)
POSC 25, Introduction to Political Theory, 3 units (Modified; minor changes to content;
text update)
POSC 30, International Relations, 3 units (Modified; text update)
5.
Good of the Order
Wayne said that Mireille has been representing Curriculum on PRBC. PRBC is having a
series of half-day retreats to discuss shared Governance. Wayne may need a volunteer to
attend in his stead.
Carla asked a question about PHOT 55 and ART 55. Assuming that they are cross listed,
how can they have different units? The courses in question are not cross-listed. They just
have the same course number with different rubrics. The confusion came because they are
listed as options in the Photography AA degree.
6.
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The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 PM.
Next meeting: October 28, 2014, in Room 2256.
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