College of the Redwoods
Summary of Curricular Changes
11.13.15
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
NEW = New Program; SUB = Revised program that has undergone substantive changes; NONSUB = Revised
program that has undergone non-substantial changes; INA = Inactivated program; COMMENTS = nature of proposal
Program Title
Workplace Readiness
Certificate of Completion
N
E
W
X
N
O
N
S
U
B
S
U
B
I
N
A
Comments/ Summary Changes
Discipline Code/ Prerequisite Change
A noncredit Certificate of Competency preparing students with essential work
readiness skills in order to enter the workforce. This certificate is the first in a
series of three certificates providing workforce training. Students will develop
skills in core areas including mathematical reasoning, workplace
communication, and basic computer competency. Students will explore career
pathways and develop a plan to meet education and career goals. Upon
completion, students will earn a certificate that shows that they have the
essential skills required for success in the 21st century workplace.
College of the Redwoods
Summary of Course Changes
11.13.15
LEGEND
PREFIX = Course prefix; # = Course Number; TITLE = Course title or title change; NEW = New course or large format/distanced education proposal first
submission; REV = Revised course; REP = Replaces existing course; INA = Inactivated course; UNITS = Total Units and hours of new or revised course; UC = UC
transferable – indicate UC transfer status by placing an A for approved courses and a P for courses pending; CSU = CSU transferable – indicate CSU transfer
status by placing an A for approved courses and a P for courses pending CR GE = credits apply to CR General Education; underlined indicates new CR
GE and R for approval removed; COMMENTS = Review of outline changes, including prerequisites.
Prefix
POLSC
MATH
MATH
#
1
301
302
Title/Title Change
Political Controversies
Prealgebra Review
Elementary Algebra Review
MATH
303
Intermediate Algebra Review
PHIL
15
Religions of the World
N
E
W
R
E
V
R
E
P
I
N
A
X
[ Units ]
Lec/Lab
Hrs
U
C
A
C
S
U
A
CR
GE
Comments/ Summary Changes
Discipline Code/ Prerequisite Change
A
Course updated. This update will incorporate new
forms, student learning outcomes, up-to-date text
options and more accurately reflect current pedagogy
in the field.
X
Course update includes new catalog description,
recommended prep changed and revised course
learning outlines, objectives, methods of instruction,
and course content.
X
Course update includes new catalog description,
recommended prep changed and revised course
learning outlines, objectives, methods of instruction,
and course content.
X
Course update includes new catalog description,
recommended prep changed and revised course
learning outlines, objectives, methods of instruction,
and course content.
X
A
A
Inactivation of TV Cable Delivery Method of Distance
Education only.
PHIL
PHIL
PHIL
PHIL
1
12
13
16
Critical Thinking
X
Intro to Logic
History of Ancient Philosophy
Intro to Philosophy of Religion
A
X
X
X
A
3.0
[54/0]
3.0
[54/0]
P
P
A
A
P
P
A
Course updated to align with peer and transfers
institutions. Course outcomes, methods of
instruction, and textbooks updated. This course will
be a restricted elective for the new philosophy ADT.
Course was approved to retain CRGE Area C status.
A
Course updated to align with peer and transfers
institutions. Course outcomes, methods of
instruction, and textbooks updated. This course will
be a restricted elective for the new philosophy ADT.
Course was approved to change CRGE to Area D3
from Area C.
A
New course that is required for the philosophy ADT.
This course is designed to also respond to requests
from non-philosophy majors at CR who want to take
more philosophy courses for elective credit for their
programs. Course was proposed and approved for
CRGE Area C.
A
New course designed to be an introduction to
philosophical thinking about religion and focuses on
the application of the philosophic method to
questions at the center of modern religions. This
course will be a restricted elective for the philosophy
ADT. Course was proposed and approved for CRGE
Area C.