College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
1.
Division: Business Technology
2.
Course ID and Number: IT-46
3.
Course Title: Computers in Industrial Management
4.
Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web
address and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf]
Course may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): Construction Technology,
Industrial Technology, Drafting Technology , Office Technologies, Business
Education, Agriculture
5.
Check one of the following:
New Course
If curriculum has been offered under a different discipline and/or name, identify the former course:
Change to existing course (course discipline and number are not changing)
Should another course be inactivated?
Title of course to be inactivated:
6.
No
Yes
Inactivation date:
Is course part of a CR Degree/Certificate Program? (If New is selected above, check No) No
Yes
If yes, specify program code(s). (Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):DHET.AS,
DT.AS.ARCHITECTURE, DT.CA.ARCHITECTURE, DT.AS.CIVIL DESIGN, DT.CA.CIVIL
DESIGN, DT.AS.MECHANICAL, DT.CA.MECHANICAL, MT.AS, MT.AS.CADD-CAM
Required course
Restricted elective
7.
Provide explanation and justification for addition/change/deletion:
Update Course outline of Record, Course Learning Outcomes, assessments, texts.
8. List any special materials, equipment, tools, etc. that students must purchase:
personal computer storage device (usb drive)
9. Will this course have an instructional materials fee? No
Fee: $
Submitted by:
Paul Kinsey
Tel. Ext. 4349
Division Chair: Helen Edwards
Yes
Date: 10/01/07
Review Date: 10/9/07
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Yes
Academic Senate Approval Date:
, 11/21/08
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 12/11/07
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
Date: 11/9/07, 11.14.08
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FOR AN EXISTING COURSE
FEATURES
Catalog Description
(Please include complete
text of old and new catalog
descriptions.)
Grading Standard
OLD
NEW
Application of the
microcomputer to the
management of industrial and
commercial operations and
businesses. Topics will include
computer integrated
management of contracts and
accounts, materials, work
processes, and personnel.
Application of the microcomputer
to the management of industrial
and commercial operations and
businesses. Topics will include
computer integrated management
of contracts and accounts,
materials, work processes,
spreadsheets, and personnel.
Select
Select
Total Units
Lecture Units
Lab Units
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended
Preparation
Maximum Class Size
Repeatability—
Maximum Enrollments
Other
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the “old” (current) information and
proposed changes.
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE: 10/01/07
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: IT-46
COURSE TITLE: Computers in Industrial Managment
FIRST TERM NEW OR REVISED COURSE MAY BE OFFERED: Spring '08
TOTAL UNITS: 3
TOTAL HOURS: 72
[Lecture Units: 2.5
[Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Units: .5]
Lab Hours: 27]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 25
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Is this course repeatable for additional credit units: No
Grade-CR/NC Option
Yes
If yes, how many total enrollments?
Is this course to be offered as part of the Honors Program? No
Yes
If yes, explain how honors sections of the course are different from standard sections.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The catalog description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what kinds of student goals the
course is designed to fulfill.
Application of the microcomputer to the management of industrial and commercial
operations and businesses. Topics will include computer integrated management of
contracts and accounts, materials, work processes, spreadsheets, and personnel.
Special notes or advisories:
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
Course(s):
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course(s): CIS-1
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
Students in this course should be computer literate e.g., browsing, file saving and
keyboarding skills. The focus of IT 46 will be the application of specialized proprietary
hardware and software--not basic computer skills.
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
What should the student be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
1. Perform microcomputer operations that create workplace documents, i.e., contracts,
spreadsheets, inventories, and accounts.
2. Define microcomputer terminology.
3. Understand the heirarchy of computer program design.
4. Explain the value of the microcomputer as a business management tool.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use microcomputer programs relating to business and
industry through the use of proprietary programs such as Excel, Dreamweaver, Word,
Powerpoint, Contract Buddy, etc..
6. Create a custom computer program that has a specific application to the student's
degree or certificate area of study.
COURSE CONTENT
Themes: What themes, if any, are threaded throughout the learning experiences in this course?
1. Systematic production and management of computer programs and files.
Concepts: What concepts do students need to understand to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Select appropriate, task-specific software.
2. Create and manage workplace documents.
3. Merge and integrate computer files.
4. The computer workplace environment and its expectations.
Issues: What primary issues or problems, if any, must students understand to achieve course outcomes (including
such issues as gender, diversity, multi-culturalism, and class)?
1. Ethical use of software.
Skills: What skills must students master to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Navigate and use a network infrastructure for file storage and management.
2. Use a portable file storage device for storage and management of programs.
3. Save and retrieve programs and files from a variety of sources.
4. Create spreadsheets.
5. Create presentations.
6. Create web pages.
7. Create computer programs to meet industrial specifications.
8. Run and proof computer programs.
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Listening to lectures.
2. Observing instructor demonstrations.
3. Using computers and computer software to complete activities and assignments.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes? Indicate which assessments (if any)
are required for all sections.
Representative assessment tasks:
1. In-class examinations and/or quizzes.
2. Individual projects and/or presentations.
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3. Writing assignments.
4. Participation in class activities.
Required assessments for all sections – to include but not limited to:
1. Homework assignments, including computer activities that deepen the level of
understanding.
2. Final exam.
3. Course projects related to the student's degree or certificate area of study.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author John
Walkenbach
Title
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Excel 2003 Bible
Date
2003
Other Appropriate Readings:
Instructor handouts.
PROPOSED TRANSFERABILITY:
CSU
UC
If CSU transferability is proposed (courses numbered
1-99), indicate whether general elective credit or specific
course equivalent credit is proposed.
If specific course equivalent credit is proposed, give
course numbers/ titles of at least two comparable lower
division courses from a UC, CSU, or equivalent
institution.
None
General elective credit
Specific course equivalent
1.
,
(Campus)
2.
,
(Campus)
CURRENTLY APPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION
CR
CSU
IGETC
CR GE Category:
CSU GE Category:
IGETC Category:
PROPOSED CR GENERAL EDUCATION
Rationale for CR General Education approval (including category designation):
Natural Science
Social Science
Humanities
Language and Rationality
Writing
Oral Communications
Analytical Thinking
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PROPOSED CSU GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH (CSU GE)
A. Communications and Critical Thinking
B. Science and Math
A1 – Oral Communication
A2 – Written Communication
A3 – Critical Thinking
C. Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and Foreign
Language
B1 – Physical Science
B2 – Life Science
B3 – Laboratory Activity
B4 – Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
D. Social, Political, and Economic Institutions
C1 – Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
C2 – Humanities (Literature,
Philosophy, Foreign Language)
E. Lifelong Understanding and SelfDevelopment
E1 – Lifelong Understanding
E2 – Self-Development
D0 – Sociology and Criminology
D1 – Anthropology and Archeology
D2 – Economics
D3 – Ethnic Studies
D5 – Geography
D6 – History
D7 – Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral
Science
D8 – Political Science, Government and Legal Institutions
D9 – Psychology
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category: Same as above
Proposed Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
1A – English Composition
1B – Critical Thinking-English Composition
1C – Oral Communication (CSU requirement only)
2A – Math
3A – Arts
3B – Humanities
4A – Anthropology and Archaeology
4B – Economics
4E – Geography
4F – History
4G – Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
4H – Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
4I – Psychology
4J – Sociology & Criminology
5A – Physical Science
5B – Biological Science
6A – Languages Other Than English
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category:
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER IT-46
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: ITECH Industrial Technology
16. CoRequisite Course: None
2. Subject: Indust Tech Course No: 46
17. Recommended Prep: CIS-1
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 25
4. Min/Maximum Units: 3.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: NR No repeats
variable units
5. Course Level: D Possibly Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Computers in Industrial Mgmt
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Computers in Industrial
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
Management
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
10. National ID
(CIP):
15.0613
26. Billing Method: T-Term
11. Local ID
(TOPS):
095600
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills

Level Two Work Experience:
28. Billing Credits: 3.0
29. Purpose: I Occupational Ed
NWE Not Coop Work Experience
30. Articulation No.

Level Three:
(CAN):
Placeholder for GE OR
31. Articulation Seq.
(CAN):
DOES NOT APPLY
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only

Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
33. Equates to another course?
(course number).
13. Instructional Method: LL Lecture/Lab
14. Lec TLUs: 3.75 Contact Hours: 45
Lab TLUs: 1.5 Contact Hours: 0.5
Lecture/Lab TLUs: 5.25 Contact Hours: 72
34. The addition of this course will inactive
number). Inactive at end of
term.
15. Prerequisite: None
Particular Comments for Printed Catalog.
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Curriculum Approval Date: 11/9/07
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Senate Approved: 09.03.04
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