CHABOT COLLEGE
Curriculum Committee Minutes
October 27, 2009
Members Present:
Begoña Cirera-Perez, Dmitriy Kalyagin (for Jaswinder Bhangal), Barbara
Ogman, Wayne Pitcher, Patricia Shannon, Debbie Soares, Ernesto Victoria,
Christine Warda, Patricia Wu
Ex-Officio
Members Present:
Edna Danaher, Kaaren Krueg
Guests:
Mary Dermody, Ashley Long, Jan Novak, Judy O’Toole, Dan Raveica, Norberto
Ruiz
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m. by committee chair Wayne Pitcher.
2.
Minutes of October 20, 2009
MSC (Ogman/Victoria) to approve the minutes of October 20, 2009, as presented.
3.
Repeatability
Wayne Pitcher distributed Title 5 changes to allowed repeatability of courses and
summarized them. Tom Clark called attention to page 3, (c) (2) (B) (i). Wayne pointed
out that if a student repeats a repeatable course, all the grades are listed on the transcript
and count toward the student’s grade-point average. A change in repeatability is
considered a major change.
DELETIONS
Business 5, Introduction to Peachtree Accounting, 1 unit
Business 35, E-Business and E-Commerce, 3 units
Computer Application Systems 8, Computer Literacy, 3 units
Computer Application Systems 72H, Proofreading Skills, 1 unit
MSC (Kalyagin/Victoria) to approve deletion of the above courses.
MINOR CHANGES (Consent or FYI changes)
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Format lecture/laboratory headings as follows:
Course Content (Lecture):
1.
2.
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b.
Course Content (Laboratory):
1.
2.
a.
b.
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Automotive Technology 63A, Introduction to Engines and Machining Processes,
3 units
Automotive Technology 63B, Engines, Machining and Assembly Processes,
3 units
Automotive Technology 64A, Manual Drive train and Axle Assemblies, 3 units
Automotive Technology 64B, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Assemblies,
3 units
Automotive Technology 65, Automotive Braking Systems, 3 units
English 52 has been removed from the following certificates:
Automotive Maintenance Technology, Certificate of Achievement
Automotive Chassis Technology, Certificate of Achievement
Automotive Drivetrain Technology, Certificate of Achievement
Automotive Engine Performance Technology, Certificate of Achievement
BUSINESS
Business 17, Business Ethics and Society, 3 units
Title change from Business Ethics.
Needed:
• SLO forms
Marketing, Certificate of Achievement
Retail Management, Certificate of Achievement
Business Administration, AA Degree
Business, AS Degree
Retail Management, AS Degree
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
Reformat Course Content (Lecture) and Course Content (Laboratory. See above under
Automotive Technology.
Machine Tool Technology 60A, Machine Tool Technology I, 4 units
Machine Tool Technology 60B, Machine Tool Technology II, 4 units
Machine Tool Technology 65, Production Practices, 4 units
Machine Tool Technology 66, Basic Toolmaking, 4 units
Machine Tool Technology 70, Introduction to Machine Shop, 2 units
Machine Tool Technology 71A, Numerical Control Programming I, 4 units
Machine Tool Technology 71B, Numerical Control Programming II, 4 units
Machine Tool Technology, AS Degree
Numerical Control, AS Degree
Numerical Control Programmer (Machinist), Certificate of Achievement
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Tool Maker, Certificate of Achievement
Machinist, Certificate of Achievement
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Industrial Technology 74, Measurements and Calculations, 3 units
WELDING
Reformat Course Content (Lecture) and Course Content (Laboratory). See above under
Automotive Technology.
Dan Raveica presented.
Welding Technology 64A, Beginning Arc, Flux-Core Welding and Blueprint
Reading, 3 units
Welding Technology 64B, Advanced Arc, Flux-Core Welding and Blueprint
Reading, 3 units
Welding Technology 65A, Beginning TIG, MIG, and Blueprint Reading, 3 units
Welding Technology 65B, Advanced TIG, MIG, and Blueprint Reading, 3 units
Needed:
• Rationale for Typical Textbook #2.
Welding Technology 66, Welding Inspection and Testing, 2 units
Welding Technology 67A, Welding Skills Laboratory, 2 units
Welding Technology 67B, Advanced Welding Skills Laboratory, 2 units
Welding Technology 68, Certification Preparation, .5 – 2 units
Welding Technology 69A, Fabrication and Installing Piping Systems, 3 units
Welding Technology 69B, Advanced Pipe Welding, 3 units
Welding Technology 70, Introduction to Welding, 2 units
Welding Technology 71, Welding for Artists, 2 units
COMPUTER APPLICATION SYSTEMS [Note: Although the following courses
contained changes in repeats in the preliminary submission to the chair and secretary, it
was discovered later in the meeting that those had been removed or were removed at the
meeting. It was decided at that time to add them to the list of Minor changes.
Reformat Course Content (Lecture) and Course Content (Laboratory) as needed. See
above under Automotive Technology.
Computer Application Systems 50, Introduction to Computer Application
Systems, 3 units
Computer Application Systems 54A, Microsoft Excel I, 3 units
Computer Application Systems 54B, Microsoft Excel II, 3 units
Needed:
• SLO form and rubric
Curriculum Committee
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Computer Application Systems 82, Designing Web Pages, 3 units
Repeatability is being added.
Needed:
• SLO form and rubric
Computer Application Systems 84, Designing Business Graphics, 3 units
Repeatability is being added.
Needed:
• SLO form and rubric
Computer Application Systems 88A, Microsoft Word I, 3 units
Repeatability is being added.
Computer Application Systems 88B, Microsoft Word II, 3 units
Repeatability is being added.
Computer Application Systems 100, Adapted Computer Keyboarding, 3 units
Needed:
• Correct Typical Contact Hours to read “lecture 35, laboratory 52.5”
Computer Application Systems 101, Adapted Word Processing, 3 units
Computer Application Systems 103, Assistive Technology Laboratory, 1 unit
Office Technology, Certificate of Achievement
Deleted courses are being removed.
Minor Changes were approved by consent contingent upon changes being made as
noted on master packet and returned to the division.
MAJOR CHANGES
BUSINESS
Business 28, Human Relations in the Workplace, 3 units
Dmitriy Kalyagin distributed the paperwork at the meeting. Minor revisions, but
no Blackboard review was done. The SLO has been done. There was discussion
on the addition of diversity in the description and whether it is included in the
course content. Dmitriy stated that it is included throughout the course. Patricia
asked whether he intends to submit the course for American Cultures. He does
not.
Business 36, Introduction to Marketing, 3 units
There was discussion on whether this is a major rewrite. Wayne commented on
his review sheet that the course has been heavily revised but still appears to have
rigor and satisfy Title 5. Jan Novak stated that she and Jane Church did not
consider the changes to be major.
Business 45, Green and Socially Responsible Investing, 3 units
New course. Norberto Ruiz presented.
Patricia Shannon expressed surprise that the course has no prerequisites. She
also questioned whether this would be seen as an upper division course at
transfer institutions. Norberto replied that this is an introductory course. The
catalog description was rewritten to reflect that.
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Needed:
• Trans/Bacc Form
•
SLO Rubric
•
Rewrite Catalog Description to read, “Introduction to investment principles
with an emphasis on Green Investing…Study of investment basics
including…”
Business Skills, Certificate of Proficiency
New certificate requested by the advisory committee. Edna reminded the
committee that this certificate will not appear on student transcripts.
MSC (Shannon, Cirerea-Perez) to accept major changes in the Business discipline
contingent upon changes being made as noted on master packet and returned to the
division.
WELDING
Welding Technology 63, Welding Layout and Fitting, 2 units
Change to advisory statement.
Needed:
• Content review form for changed advisories.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Jan Novak reported that the division has developed this new subdivision and rubric
partly due to the fact that the Business discipline is running out of usable course
numbers, but also due to student interest. This is a program that crosses disciplines. The
new certificates do not require state approval. One of the requirements of the grant they
received from the State Chancellor’s Office was to develop a quick-start program with
certificates that contain less than 18 units.
Wayne commented that Library Forms and SLO rubrics are needed and “Changes faculty
load” should be “Y” for all these new courses.
Entrepreneurship 1, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, 3 units
Entrepreneurship 10, Identifying and Analyzing New Business Opportunities,
2 units
Entrepreneurship 20, Marketing for Entrepreneurs, 2 units
Entrepreneurship 30, The Business Plan, 3 units
Needed:
• Content Review form for advisory course
Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Proficiency
General certificate to provide students with the skills needed to develop and
successfully market a new business. Patricia suggested considering Humanities
60, Creativity and the Community, for possible inclusion in future revisions of
this certificate.
Administrative Assistant Entrepreneur, Certificate of Proficiency
Program-specific certificate to provide students with the skills needed to develop
and successfully market a new home-based administrative support business.
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Real Estate Entrepreneur, Certificate of Proficiency
Program-specific certificate to provide students with the skills needed to develop
and successfully market a new real estate business.
MSC (Shannon/Ogman) to approve the Entrepreneurship packet and Welding 60,
pending submission of content review forms for Entrepreneurship 30 and Welding 60
and contingent upon changes being made as noted on master packet and returned to the
division.
COMPUTER APPLICATION SYSTEMS
Computer Application Systems 55, Microsoft Office Integration, 3 units
Repeatability is being added.
Needed:
• SLO form and rubric
There was considerable discussion on the subject of repeatability being added to
courses in this discipline. Based on the concept that computer software changes
frequently, suggestions included:
•
adding a statement in the course description on why it is repeatable;
•
not allowing students to repeat until a specified amount of time had elapsed
(Edna noted that there is no mechanism to enforce that);
•
making the instructor responsible for enforcing the specified amount of time
rule (impractical in an open entry, open exit lab situation where instructors
rotate throughout the day).
Wayne commented that repeatability might be approved under Title 5 §55041 (c) (2)
(B) (i), “Skills or proficiencies are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice
within class periods,” based on the following sentence in the catalog introduction to
the 72 series, “Individualized, self-paced office skills modules offering development,
review, and improvement of office computer skills.” Consensus was to accept the
repetitions based on this concept.
Computer Application Systems 58, Introduction to Microsoft Access, 3 units
Repeatability is being added.
Computer Application Systems 72A, Elementary Computer Keyboarding I,
1 unit*
Repeatability is being changed from 1 to 3 times.
Computer Application Systems 72B, Elementary Computer Keyboarding II,
1 unit*
Repeatability is being changed from 1 to 3 times.
Computer Application Systems 72C, Elementary Computer Keyboarding III,
1 unit*
Repeatability is being changed from 1 to 3 times.
Computer Application Systems 72D, Introduction to Microsoft Word, 1 unit*
Repeatability is being changed from 1 to 3 times.
Computer Application Systems 72E, Introduction to Microsoft Excel, 1 unit*
Repeatability is being changed from 1 to 3 times.
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Computer Application Systems 72F, Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint,
1 unit*
Repeatability is being changed from 1 to 3 times.
Computer Application Systems 72G, Introduction to Microsoft Access, 1 unit*
Repeatability is being changed from 1 to 3 times.
Computer Application Systems 72J, Ten-Key, 1 unit*
Repeatability is being changed from 1 to 3 times.
Computer Application Systems 72K, Business English Skills I, 1 unit*
Repeatability is being added.
Computer Application Systems 72L, Business English Skills II, 1 unit*
Repeatability is being added.
Computer Application Systems 72M, Introduction to Computing, 1 unit*
Repeatability is being added.
Computer Application Systems 72N, Introduction to the Internet, 1 unit*
Repeatability is being changed from 1 to 3 times.
*Needed (Computer Application Systems 72A-N)
• SLO form and rubric
Computer Application Systems 99W, Using Web Tools 2.0 for Career
Networking, 2 units
New experimental course
Computer Application Systems 102, Introduction to Assistive Technology,
1 unit
Units/hours are being changed from 1-3 units/3-9 hours to 1 unit/3 hours.
MSC (Shannon/Kalyagin) to approve the Computer Application Systems packet
contingent upon changes being made as noted on master packet and returned to the
division.
Edna commented that other programs that are being affected by the removal of CAS 8.
[NOTE: I will treat these as a technical change to be made to the catalog unless unit
value of the programs is affected, in which case I will notify faculty that new program
pages need to be submitted. Kaaren]
At 3:55 MSC (Shannon/Cirera-Perez) to extend the meeting to 4:15.
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
Reformat Course Content (Lecture) and Course Content (Laboratory) as needed. See
above under Automotive Technology.
Machine Tool Technology 50, Blueprint Reading, Sketching, and CAD, 3 units
Repeatability is being added due to frequent change in software.
Machine Tool Technology 63A, Individual Projects, 2 units
Requisite change. It was noted that none of the entry skills on the content review
form has a degree of importance of “1 – critical.” Discussion elicited the
opinion that critical skills are not necessary for an advisory course.
Machine Tool Technology 63B, Advanced Individual Projects, 2 units
Requisite change.
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Machine Tool Technology 75, Numerical Control Operator, 4 units
New course. Ashley reported that now that the bond measure has improved the
equipment, there is more to learn, and the existing courses do not provide
adequate time for instruction. This course will be offered as an introduction to
the Machine Tool Technology 71 series.
Machine Tool Technology 81A, SolidWorks for Machine Shops, 3 units
Retitled from Computer Part Programming II to identify the software being used.
Prerequisite changed to an advisory so that students coming from industry with a
solid background will not have to “relearn” material they already know.
Machine Tool Technology 81B, Surfcam, 3 units
Retitled from Computer Part Programming I to identify the software being used.
Prerequisite changed to an advisory.
Machine Tool Technology 71C, Numerical Control Programming III, 4 units
New course to provide instruction on new equipment acquired through the bond
measure. Christine asked why 71A is prerequisite to 71B, but there is no
prerequisite to 71C. She wondered whether that would be confusing to the
students.
At 4:15 MSC (Warda/Soares) to extend the meeting by 5 minutes.
There was discussion on the possibility of renumbering the course to remove the
illusion that this is a three-course series that must be taken in order. Ashley
rejected the idea, arguing that he did not see it as necessary. Patricia replied that
if his enrollment numbers decline, he might want to rethink his decision.
MSC (Shannon/Warda) to accept the Machine Tool Technology packet contingent
upon changes being made as noted on master packet and returned to the division.
4.
Next Meeting: November 3, 2009
5.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
kk 10/31/09/09