College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
--Attach the Course Outline—
1.
Division/Center
2.
Program and Course Number
3.
Course Title
4.
X
OCCUPATIONAL AND CAREER PROGRAMS
AG 29
Pest Management
New (If new, are you deleting a course?) Course to be deleted:
AG 28 (previously deleted)
Change (Indicate current status and proposed changes on "Summary of Curriculum Changes" form)
Check here if catalog description is being changed.
Delete (Reason for deletion:
)
5.
Of what approved program is this course a part?
(see list of approved programs and TOPS Codes)TOPS Code
0101.00
Is the course a "required course"?
an "additional requirement"? X
(In a certificate or degree program)
6.
Provide evidence that this course/revision is needed (purpose of proposal).
This is a shorter version of “Pest and Pest Control”, AG 28. The subject matter is necessary for Agriculture
and Forestry students. When this class was offered as an AG 99 in the winter session, the 16 students had
perfect attendance and their performance was uniformly excellent.
7.
Describe the students who will enroll (include estimated number).
Agriculture, Plant Science, Forestry, community members needing the training for employment and
continuing education.
8.
Parallel courses--what is the relation of this course to existing courses (modify/overlap/replace)?
None
9.
Capital Outlay: Describe the equipment for this class.
Presently have:
All that is needed
Need to acquire: (include cost)
10. Staffing implications (Associate or Full-time faculty)
Instructional Aide required? How many hours per week?
11.
Associate or Full-time faculty
Learning Resource Implications (new courses only)
Does the college have adequate learning resources to support the proposed course, or can the necessary resources
be acquired within the existing budget?
Yes
X
No
Please attach the "Learning Resource Supplement" to the Course Proposal form.
12.
Facility Implications: (Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed this course can be offered District-wide.)
Where Scheduled?
When Scheduled? Semester(s) Any semester or session
Day
X
Evening
X
13.
Special Fees
14.
Special Student Expenses (i.e., equipment, clothing, tools, etc.):
15.
Submitted by
16.
Submitting Division/Center Review
Date
17.
Division/Center Review
Date
18.
Division/Center Review
Date
Bert Walker
Approved by Curriculum Committee
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Date
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE
2/28/02
AG 29
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER:
FORMER NUMBER (if previously offered):
COURSE TITLE:
Pest Management
AG 99
I. CATALOG AND OUTLINE
1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
An overview of the types of organisms causing harm to plants and a presentation of
management concepts for pests and diseases, related safety and environmental concerns,
laws and regulations.
NOTE:
2. COURSE OUTLINE:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
11.1%
11.1
11.1
11.1
Integrated pest management strategies
Disease symptoms Disease causes
Insects
Animal pests
Types of control methods and materials
Safety training
Laws and regulations
Review and complete topics
11.1
11.2
22.2
11.1
100%
II. PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite?
No
X
Corequisite?
No
X
Recommended Preparation?
No
X
Yes
(course)
Yes
(course)
Yes
(course)
Rationale for Prerequisite, Corequisite, Recommended Preparation:
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III.
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OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate some of them in terms of specific measurable student
accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be attained as a result of completing this course. For degreeapplicable courses, include objectives in the area of "critical thinking." Upon successful completion of this course, the
students will be able to:
 describe the concepts and strategies used in integrated pest management.
 demonstrate an understanding the basic regulations and enforcement responsibilities for
control practices.
 obtain current information on regulations.
 discuss the impacts of pests and pest controls on the environment.
 recognize safety precautions required
 identify the major categories of pest and disease organisms.
2. COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be completed for noncredit courses. Describe how the course requires students to independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate
and/or define problems, formulate and assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
Students will assess the impact of agriculture pests, evaluate the management options
available to mitigate those impacts, and formulate safe and effective strategies for control
3. ASSESSMENT
Degree applicable courses must have a minimum of one response in category A, B, or C. If category A is not checked,
the department must explain why substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
A. This course requires a minimum of two substantial (500 words each) written assignments which demonstrate standard
English usage (grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary) and proper paragraph and essay development. In grading these
assignments, instructors shall use, whenever possible, the English Department’s rubric for grading the ENGL 150 exit
essay. Substantial writing assignments, including:
term or other paper(s)
laboratory report(s)
X Essay exam(s)
Written homework
reading report(s)
Other (specify):
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain):
B.
C.
Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
Exam(s)
homework problems
X quizzes
Laboratory report(s)
field work
Other (specify):
Skill demonstrations, including:
X Class performance(s)
Other (specify):
D. Objective examinations, including:
X multiple choice
X
X completion
E.
field work
performance exam(s)
true/false
other (specify)
matching items
Other (specify):
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
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IV. TEXTS AND MATERIALS
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s) Extensive hand out material and books placed on reserve will be used including:
Title:
Required
Edition:
Alternate
Author:
Recommended
Publisher:
Date Published:
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes
Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Dean or
Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
X
No
Request for Exception Attached.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over a 16-week presentation of the course, 3+ hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL Degree
Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the student to study outside
of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes
must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the regular class time the students in this class do the following:
X
X
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum, concert,
debate, meeting, etc.)
Other (specify):
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V. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Contact Hours Per Week: (Indicate “TOTAL”
Hours if less than semester length)
Lecture:
Weekly
18
TOTAL
Lab:
Weekly
TOTAL
No. of Weeks 3 or S
(S = semester length)
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify more-thanminimum required hours)
1.
5. Recommended Maximum Class Size
35
6. Transferability

CSU
UC
List two UC/CSU campuses with similar courses
(include course #s)
Articulation with UC requested
Units
1.0
or
Variable Unit Range
7.
2.
TLUs:
1.5
3.
Does course fulfill a General Education
requirement? (For existing courses only;
for new courses, use GE Application Form)
Yes
X
Grading Standard
X Letter Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Grade-CR/NC Option
Grade-CR/NC Option Criteria:
Introductory
1st course in sequence
Exploratory
No
8.
If yes, in what G.E. area?
AA/AS Area
CSU/GE Area
IGETC Area
4.
Method of Instruction:
X Lecture
Lab
Lecture/Lab
Independent Study
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Is course repeatable
Yes
X
No
If so, repeatable to a maximum of:
Total Enrollments
Total Units
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify repeatability)
9.
SAM Classification
Course Classification
5
D
I
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER
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REQUEST FOR EXCEPTION
This form may be used to provide justification for:
1.
2.
3.
Making a course repeatable.
Requiring more than the minimum number of contact hours.
Utilizing non-college level texts for degree applicable course.
To request an exception, provide the following information:
AG 29
Department and Course No.
Pest Management
Course Title
NATURE OF THE EXCEPTION REQUESTED AND RATIONALE:
The books available are not designed for a one-unit introduction class. Most are multi-semester, university-level
texts. The variety of information students need for this class is not found in a single book. The handouts used
are challenging and appropriate; many are official documents from government sources. Books are placed on
reserve that include sections pertinent to the class.
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