College of the Redwoods
E XPERIMENTAL C OURSE
Proposal and Outline
1.
DATE: 01/14/2009
2.
DIVISION: Health Occupations
3.
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: NURS-188A
4.
COURSE TITLE ( appears in catalog and schedule of classes ): Applied study skills and strategies for
Health Occupations students
5.
SHORT TITLE ( appears on student transcripts; limited to 30 characters, including spaces) : Health Occ Study Skills
6.
LOCAL ID (TOPS ) : 1201.00
(Taxonomy of Program codes http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/AA/CP%20&%20CA3/TopTax6_rev_07.doc
)
7.
NATIONAL ID (CIP) :
510000
(Classification of Instructional Program codes can be found in Appendix B of the TOPS code book http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/AA/CP%20&%20CA3/TopTax6_rev_07.doc
)
8.
Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web address and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/SystemOffice/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/MinimumQualifications/MQsforFacultyandAdministr ators/tabid/753/Default.aspx
] Course may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): Health,
Nursing
9.
Is this the first time this course has been offered?
The second time?
10.
TOTAL UNITS: 1-4.0
[Lecture Units: 0.5-2.0
Lab Units: .5-2.0
TOTAL HOURS: 36 - 144 [Lecture Hours: 9 – 36 Lab Hours: 27-108
(1 unit lecture=18 hours; 1 unit lab=54 hours)
11. MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 100
12.
WILL THIS COURSE HAVE AN INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FEE? No Yes Fee: $
(If “yes,” attach a completed “Instructional Materials Fee Request Form”—form available in Public Folders>Curriculum>Forms)
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only Pass/No Pass Only Grade-Pass/No Pass Option
CATALOG DESCRIPTION -- The catalog description should clearly describe for students the scope of the course, its level, and what kinds of student goals the course is designed to fulfill. The catalog description should begin with a sentence fragment .
One-on-one and small-group instruction in study strategies designed to enhance success in health occupation course work.
Special notes or advisories (e.g. field trips required, prior admission to special program required, etc.):
Must be enrolled in at least one CR course required for the Nursing (RN/LVN) programs.
PREREQUISITE COURSE(S)
No Yes
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Course(s):
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
COREQUISITE COURSE(S)
No Yes Course(s):
Curriculum Committee Approved: April 11, 2008
Academic Senate Approved: April 18, 2008
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Rationale for Corequisite:
No corequisite but the expectation is that these students will be currently enrolled in a LVN or RN course or support course.
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No Yes Course(s):
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES –This section answers the question “what will students be able to do as a result of taking this course?” State some of the objectives in terms of specific, measurable student actions (e.g. discuss, identify, describe, analyze, construct, compare, compose, display, report, select, etc.) .
For a more complete list of outcome verbs please see Public Folders>Curriculum>Help Folder>SLO Language Chart. Each outcome
should be numbered.
1. Select appropriate strategies for problem solving activities addressing study skills and organization.
2. Apply adaptive strategies.
3. Demonstrate increased independence in completion of nursing coursework.
4. Identify individual learning style and learning strategies that complement one's unique style.
5. Develop a Student Educational Contract.
6. Identify sources of external support in academic success.
7. Exhibit confidence and organization in nursing clinical practice skills.
8. Exhibit confidence and independence in math skills applicable to clinical practice nursing skills.
COURSE CONTENT
Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of instruction and assignments).
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES –This section provides examples of things students may do to engage the course content (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending a field trip). These activities should relate directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Participating in one-on-one and/or small-group instruction on current concepts in instruction or clinical skills.
2. Using mainstream coursework to problem solve and develop adaptive strategies with
RN Faculty.
3. Developing a Student Educational Contract on initial session for hours commitment and scheduling.
4. Utilizing a variety of resources - discussion, CD's, alternate books, one on one practice - including study to enhance academic success.
ASSESSMENT TASKS –This section describes assessments instructors may use to allow students opportunities to
provide evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Instruct another student in the use of an adaptive strategy.
2. Verbalize best study strategy.
3. Demonstrate successful skill independently.
4. Lead a study group.
5. Achieve passing scores on quizzes/exams.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS –This section lists example texts, not required texts.
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author
ATI
Title
Medical Surgical Nursing
Date
2007
Curriculum Committee Approved: April 11, 2008
Academic Senate Approved: April 18, 2008
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Author Title Date
Author Title Date
Author Title Date
Other Appropriate Readings :
How to succeed in Nursing; Math for Nursing students, NCLEX practice test questions for the Nursing student (Date, author)
COURSE TYPES
1.
Is the course part of a Chancellor’s Office approved CR Associate Degree ? No Yes
If yes, specify all program codes that apply. ( Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year ) :
Required course for degree(s)
Restricted elective for degree (s)
Restricted electives are courses specifically listed (i.e. by name and number) as optional courses from which students may choose to complete a specific number of units required for an approved degree.
2.
Is the course part of a Chancellor’s Office approved CR Certificate of Achievement ? No Yes
If yes, specify all program codes that apply. ( Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year ):
Required course for certificate(s)
Restricted elective for certificate(s)
Restricted electives are courses specifically listed (i.e. by name and number) as optional courses from which students may choose to complete a specific number of units required for an approved certificate.
3.
Is the course Stand Alone? No Yes
(If “No” is checked for
BOTH #1 & #2 above, the course is stand alone)
4.
Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
5.
Work Experience: NWE Not Coop Work Experience
6.
VATEA Funded Course (applies to vocational and tech-prep courses only): yes no
7.
Purpose: I Occupational Ed
8.
Accounting Method: PAC Positive Attendance/CR
9.
Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
Submitted by: Sally Urban, RN, MSN Tel. Ext. 4247 Date: 01/14/09
Division Chair/Director: Pat Girczyc Review Date:
C URRICULUM C OMMITTEE U SE O NLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No Yes Date: 2.27.9
Academic Senate Approval Date: 3.6.9
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 4.6.9
Curriculum Committee Approved: April 11, 2008
Academic Senate Approved: April 18, 2008
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