Program Definition
Chabot College
Building: 500 – Social Sciences (updated 8/1/06)
Subjects/Programs to be Housed:
Administration of Justice, Anthropology, Economics, Early childhood Development,
Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Recreation and Rehabilitation,
Sociology, QUEST, and Foster/Kinship Care Education. Building 500 seats 660 students
in 17 classrooms.
Program Components:
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Large Lecture Room (502)
Computer Applications Lab for Geography and Other Disciplines (510, 530 or
other suitable classroom)
Anthropology Small Lecture/Lab Room with Storage for Artifacts (510, 530,or
other suitable classroom)
General Classrooms (506, 508, 511, 515, 517, 519, 520, 521, 522, 527, 528, 529)
Project Rationale: (Why is it necessary in the first place?)
General classrooms are outdated and need to be modernized to provide a comfortable and
flexible learning environment. All classrooms need to be equipped as "smart"
classrooms. All classrooms need a complete set of world and U.S. maps. One classroom
will be converted to a 40-44 station computer lab for the Physical Geography lab, Quest
classes, and general use by the division to support learning (see program definition for
Geography). Another classroom will be adapted for the Physical Anthropology lab,
including storage for specimens and artifacts (see program definition for Anthropology)..
Vision Statement:
Social Sciences courses are offered in modernized lecture and lab facilities designed with
maximum flexibility to accommodate a variety of teaching and learning styles.
Goals:
Functions, activities, courses, etc.:
All classrooms in building 500 will comply with the standards developed by the
Classroom Design Subcommittee and adopted by the Facilities Committee. All
classrooms will be “smart classrooms.”
General classrooms should have flexible seating to accommodate both the lecture format
and small group discussion and activities.
Equipment should be secured to prevent theft when the classroom is not in use. The
security system should allow students to enter classrooms before the instructor arrives to
prevent over-congestion in the corridors.
The front of the room needs a table and chair for the instructor and a portable table-top
lectern.
Each classroom requires a complete set of world and U.S. maps.
Space requirements of activities, courses, etc.:
Desk or table space for 44 - 50 students in all classrooms in 500, except room 502, a large
lecture room with capacity for 70 students.
Physical relationship between spaces in terms of functions, and pedagogy:
See attached documents for the large lecture room (502) , the computer lab and the
Anthropology small lecture/lab room.
For classroom spaces, including labs, the number of student stations and the
discipline(s) using them.
General Social Sciences classroom should accommodate 44-50 students
See attached documents for the large lecture room (502), the computer lab and the
Anthropology small lecture/lab room.
For other kinds of spaces, e.g. meeting areas, estimated number of individuals who
will be using them:
n/a
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Program Definition
Chabot College
Building: 502 - Large Lecture Classroom
Subjects/Programs to be Housed: Geography and Anthropology, primarily
Project Rationale: (Why is it necessary in the first place?) [see program definition for
Building 500 - Social Sciences]
Vision Statement:
[see program definition for Building 500 - Social Sciences]
Goals:
Functions, activities, courses, etc.:
502 is envisioned for use by Social Sciences as a technology-enhanced,
large lecture classroom accommodating about 65-70 students. This will be the largest
classroom in the building, will enable state-of-the-art multimedia presentations, and will
facilitate 'active learning' workspaces in a tables-and-chairs format. Its components will
support classes in any discipline of the Social Sciences Division, including a standmounted globe and complete sets of wall-mounted world and U.S. maps . The room also
will continue to provide storage space for instructional equipment and supplies for
Geography and Anthropology. Room lighting will be as user-controllable as possible
with independent controls for 'tiers' of lights and full-room blackout capability.
Space requirements of activities, courses, etc.:
Design of spaces in room 502 must facilitate various instructional styles
for classes of 65-70 students in a tables-and-chairs format. Counter space along the rear
(windowed) wall is essential for organization of printed student materials, maps, and
supplies. Sufficient space is needed in the rear-center of the classroom for a portable
multimedia control center, including power ports and internet connectivity.
Geography classes require sufficient table space for students to work
independently or together on exercises that use maps and drawing supplies. Anthropology
classes utilize table spaces for working with skeletal parts, fossils, and artifacts.
Physical relationship between spaces in terms of functions, and pedagogy:
A ceiling-mounted data projector should be positioned above the center of
room. The multimedia projection control console (mobile, if possible) is needed at the
rear center of 502. The instructor table, chair, and lectern should be situated at the frontcenter. To maximize ease of access between the classroom and the Computer
Applications Laboratory, a connecting door is desirable, if it can be designed not to
significantly impact closet storage space or cause sound disturbance between the two
rooms. Doors must be auto-locking but able to be opened during prime class hours for
student access.
Acoustical design and equipment should enable students in any part of the
room to hear instructor and student comments without strain. Students in the existing
room 502 have experienced some auditory problems.
For classroom spaces, including labs, the number of student stations and the
discipline(s) using them:
65-70 student spaces in tables-and-chairs format. Potentially, the room can
be used by any of the Social Science Division disciplines.
Component Description for classroom 502
The large lecture classroom 502 should be designed to allow retention of
current seating area space for installation of a student tables and chairs format that
accommodates 65-70 students. Classes in 502 frequently engage students in 'active
learning' techniques: exercises, group discussions, and group problem-solving. The
following features of classroom 502 space are desired:
1. placement of the multimedia projection control station at the rear center of the
classroom (a mobile control station, if possible), with a permanent ceilingmounted data projector;
2. retention of counter space along the rear (windowed) wall with storage below for
maps and equipment;
3. regularly spaced floor power outlets throughout the seating area to support student
laptop computers and other electronic devices that may be used in instruction;
4. adjoining door, if possible, to the adjacent computer applications lab (if in room
510/518) or cabinets accessible from room 510/518 if anthro lab;
5. projection screens on 2 walls to enable simultaneous multimedia projections;
6. dimmable lighting and blackout capability with separate controls for at least 4
classroom sub-areas;
7. installation of a complete set of wall-mounted world and U.S. retractable maps;
8. retention of storage closets, maintaining the existing volume of space or adding
more, along both end walls of the classroom.
Program Definition
Chabot College
Building: Room 510 or other suitable classroom- Computer Applications Laboratory for
Geography and other disciplines
Subjects/Programs to be Housed: Physical Geography Laboratory; Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) classes; other computer-assisted Social Sciences classes.
Project Rationale: (Why is it necessary in the first place?) [see program definition for
Building 500 - Social Sciences]
Vision Statement:
[see program definition for Building 500 - Social Sciences]
Goals:
Functions, activities, courses, etc.:
The Computer Applications Laboratory for Geography and other
disciplines is envisioned as a state-of-the-art computer lab dedicated to providing
students in Physical Geography, Geographic Information Systems, and other social
science courses with modern, well-maintained PC hardware and course-specific
applications software that will facilitate and enhance their learning experience in an
interactive computing environment. The lab will be equipped not only with 44 student
computer workstations, but also with up-to-date multimedia equipment for presentations,
map and document scanner(s), a large-format jetink plotter, black-and-white and color
printers, and well-designed workstation spaces for 2 instructors and the technical systems
administrator.
The lab's configuration will maximize interconnectivity of all the
computers and ease access between each workstation and the peripheral printing and
plotting equipment. It will also provide as much tabletop workspace as possible for
students and instructors to work with maps, diagrams, images, and ancillary equipment in
an 'active-learning' environment. Adequate secure storage space for maps, supplies, and
file storage will enable multiple classes to efficiently access their materials on demand.
The positioning of student workstations, storage spaces, and ancillary equipment will
provide maximum possible space for students and staff to move around the room without
disrupting ongoing activity.
Design of the lab hopefully will maximize the security and maintainability
of all electronic equipment, including door security, all-season air conditioning (with inroom temperature control), and excellent ventilation. Climate-control in the laboratory is
essential to assure longevity of the computers and other temperature/humidity-sensitive
instructional equipment and supplies.
Space requirements of activities, courses, etc.:
The laboratory must accomodate 44 student workspaces, each including a
PC box and display screen atop a table with dimensions of at least 36" (W) x 30" (D).
Existing student workspaces in our current lab (room 705) have a floor area dimension of
appoximately 36" (W) and 48" (D) when the student chair is occupied. This seems to be
the minimum necessary workstation space.
A supplementary portable tabletop workspace without computers,
measuring at least 108" (W) and 30" (D) is needed for students to work with maps,
images, and drawing/measuring supplies in small groups. Floor space also must be
allocated for file and map storage cabinets, the large-format jetink plotter, at least 2
desktop printers, and a desktop scanner.
Additional workstation spaces for two (2) instructors and a somewhat
larger workstation space (see suggested dimensions below) for the lab's technical systems
administrator must also be allocated.
Physical relationship between spaces in terms of functions, and pedagogy:
Student computer workstations should be configured in the floor space so
that all users face the same direction, toward the main projection screen, if possible.
Space allocated for the technical support administrator should be a large end-corner space
for placement of the administrator's computer, printer(s), and ancillary equipment.
Adjacent to the technical support administrator area should be the digital control console
for all multimedia presentation equipment and, as is possible, all networking hardware.
If the Computer Applications Lab is located in room 510, a connecting
door is desirable to the adjacent large lecture classroom in 502, if it can be designed not
to significantly impact closet storage space or cause sound disturbance between the two
rooms.
For classroom spaces, including labs, the number of student stations and the
discipline(s) using them.
44 student computer workstations (see detail in component description
below), used by Geography lab classes and suitable for computer-assisted activities in
other Social Science Division courses.
For other kinds of spaces, e.g. meeting areas, estimated number of individuals
who will be using them:
worktable area (see dimensions in component description below)
accommodating about 3-6 students to interact as a group with maps, images, measuring
and drawing tools, and instructional equipment.
Component description for Computer Applications Laboratory for Geography and
other disciplines
The laboratory must allocate floor space for 44 student workstations, 2 faculty
workstations/workspaces, and a somewhat larger floor space (approximately 66" (W) x
48" (D)) designed for the workstation of the technical systems adminstrator. Each student
workstation is envisioned as occupying a minimum floor area of approximately 36"(W)
x 48"(D) (including an occupied chair) with workstation spaces in rows, all facing the
same direction (toward a main projection screen).
Other essential features of the laboratory are:
1. additional table space (suggested minimum: 108" (W) x 30" (D)) needed for work
areas designed for 'active learning' class activities, such as map exercises;
2. Allocation of floor area for the large-format HP DesignJet 1055CM plotter
(61"(W) x 30"(D) x 50"(H)), desktop document scanner, secured (lockable) file
cabinets for storage of papers and miscellaneous supplies, and flat map storage
cabinets;
3. retractable projection screens (70" wide projection surface) on 2 walls to enable
simultaneous multimedia projections;
4. the laboratory should also be equipped as a 'technology-enhanced' classroom, in
the sense of having of ceiling-mounted data projector and connectivity to a
designated workstation, immediately accessible to the technical systems
administrator, to act as the multimedia control center for presentations;
5. an adequate number of systematically placed floor and wall power outlets to
support 47 PCs and the peripheral equipment;
6. All-season air conditioning and excellent ventilation, essential for this laboratory
to assure proper maintenance of computers and other temperature/humiditysensitive instructional equipment;
7. dimmable lighting with separate controls for at least 4 laboratory sub-sections,
along with full-room blackout capability for presentations;
8. wireless internet connectivity that can be activated/deactivated.
Program Definition
Chabot College
Building: 510/530 or other suitable room - Anthropology Lecture/Lab
Subjects/Programs to be Housed: Cultural and Physical Anthropology lecture and lab
Project Rationale: (Why is it necessary in the first place?)
The Anthropology program needs modernized lecture facilities, a room designed
specifically for the Physical Anthropology lab course, and sufficient storage for
specimens and artifacts. Archaeology students will also be able to make use of this space
as we expand our collection and possibly even our offerings by offering an Archaeology
lab as well.
Vision Statement:
The Chabot College Anthropology program offers state-of-the art facilities for lecture
and lab courses, including a comprehensive collection of fossils, skeletons, specimens
and cultural artifacts.
Goals: Functions, activities, courses, etc.:
Anthropology lecture courses require a modern classroom as described in the program for
general classrooms in building 500. The Anthropology room can serve as both a lecture
room and a lab room provided that it is furnished with tables rather than student desks.
The room needs to accommodate 25 students for the lab course and, if possible, up to 44
students for lectures. Lectures can occur in a different classroom, however the instructor
needs access to lab materials when lecturing. Ideally, the storage of these items would be
accessible from two adjacent classrooms, such as 502 and 510.
Space requirements of activities, courses, etc.:
See the attached document "Anthro 1 Lab Configuration."
Physical relationship between spaces in terms of functions, and pedagogy:
Students need space to work in groups with lab specimens, to handle and compare and
develop an understanding of primate physiology as well developing a comparative
framework from which to assess evolutionary developments in the hominid line.
For classroom spaces, including labs, the number of student stations and the
discipline(s) using them.
25 lab stations (long tables are okay)
44 total seats for lecture courses
For other kinds of spaces, e.g. meeting areas, estimated number of individuals who
will be using them:
n/a
Sperling / Waldo
November 8, 2004
Amended June 2006
Anthro I Lab Configuration
I. Work Areas
Lab students work individually and in small groups of 4 to 6 individuals handling,
measuring, and comparing hominid casts and skeletons. They need writing surfaces for
lab assignments as well. The instructor needs an area from which to speak and
demonstrate the use of instruments.
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Long tables (approx. 6 ft.x 2 ½ Ft.?) configured for individual and small group
work comprising 30 work stations. (25 enrollment limit with some extra space.)
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Instructor demonstration area in from of classroom, including lectern.
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Seating capacity for 45 students when used in lecture class configuration
(A good model for some of the above is found in the current configuration of room
502)
II. Storage Areas
The Physical Anthropology Lab requires that students examine fossil casts, articulated
and disarticulated vertebrate skeletons, and hominid artifact sets (these are used in
Archaeology classes as well.) These materials are expensive and often delicate.
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A series of horizontal locked cabinets on the periphery of the lab room should be
constructed to house these materials. The cabinets should have a length of 4-6 ft.
and a depth of at least 2 to 3 feet . I would think we need 6 such cabinets, at least.
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Two vertical cabinets for our articulated human skeletons. One vertical cabinet
for our articulated chimpanzee skeleton.
III. Electronic Capabilities
The curriculum of Anthropology 1 Lab will continue to be enhanced by the use of
excellent online programs for comparative and evolutionary anatomy, as well as primate
behavior and a variety of other evolutionary issues. Instructors also use power-point
presentations and show videos.
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A “Smart Classroom” computer station should be incorporated into the lab design.
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4 computer stations for online student work
Two separate screens at the front of the room for multimedia presentation.
wireless internet connectivity that can be activated/deactivated.
IV. Miscellaneous
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Two large sinks with running water (archaeological projects/ wet labs)
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Overhead (Elmo) projector for two and three dimensional ,materials
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Set up for geographic maps
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Flexible lighting system (dimmer or other) so that we can project onto screen
while students take notes.
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If possible, add new windows (if lab in room 530) to rear wall to enhance natural
lighting to an otherwise dark room.
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Microscope cabinet (for 25 instruments)
Priority order of requested items:
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2.
3.
4.
Tables for student seating, storage, smart classroom with dimmer switch, world
maps.
Capacity of 44 students.
Sink, 4 computer stations, two projection screens at front of room
25 microscopes and storage