PERALTA
PERALTA COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
COLLEGE
DISTRICT
DISTRICT
Curriculum & Instruction
Recommendations
April 2009
Educational Services
Office of the Vice Chancellor
Presented and Approved at Board Meeting of April 21, 2009
Berkeley City College
College of Alameda
Laney
Merritt
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
April 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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College of Alameda.............................................................................................................. 1
Berkeley City College ........................................................................................................... 9
Laney College .................................................................................................................... 15
Merritt College .................................................................................................................... 29
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Alameda
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
COMM 6 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Dynamics of intercultural communication as it applies
to the diversity of American cultures: Cultural
concepts, language style, content, ethnic
perspectives, perceptions and stereotypes, symbols,
and roles as they facilitate or hinder effective verbal
and nonverbal interaction across cultures. 1506.00
S10
COMM 15A VOICE AND DICTION
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Introduction to voice and diction: Voice development
through control of breathing, voice tempo, pitch,
volume, and tone; improvement in articulation and
pronunciation. Practice through reading aloud and
taping, not public speaking. 1506.00
S10
Our students live and work in one of the most
culturally-diverse areas in the world. This course is
proposed to better equip students to tools to be more
effective speakers in their interaction and achieve
positive outcomes when communicating with people.
Course is also offered by Laney.
COMM 15B VOICE AND DICTION
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Introduction to voice and diction: Various modes of
communicating ideas, emotions, and values through
use of the voice. 1506.00
S10
Our students live and work in one of the most
culturally-diverse areas in the world. This course is
proposed to better equip students to tools to be more
effective speakers in their interaction and achieve
positive outcomes when communicating with people.
Course is also offered by Laney.
LRNRE 296, DIAGNOSTIC LEARNING
1 unit, 1 hour Lecture (CR/NC)
Recommended for students with learning disabilities.
Enroll through Programs and Services for Students
with Disabilities.
Individual assessment of learning strengths and
weaknesses to determine eligibility for services as an
adult with a learning disability in California community
colleges. Completion of ability/cognitive tests
including the Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-educational
Battery and/or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and
achievement tests including the Woodcock-Johnson,
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Wide Range
Achievement Test and others. Emphasis on identifying
learning strengths and weaknesses that can affect a
student in the college setting and strategies to
improve success. 4930.32
F09
LRNRE 295ABC at Merritt and Laney is taught as
three 1-unit modules. At COA, course is not
modular and is only 1 level. Need to update course
description and remove language such as
“Individualized Education Plan (IEP)” because that
terminology refers only to K-12.
This course is proposed to better equip students to
increase the effectiveness of their interaction and
achieve positive outcomes when communicating with
people who are perceived as different culturally,
ethnically, etc. Course meets AA/AS area 3, 4d, CSU
area A1, and IGETC area 1C requirements.
Course also offered by BCC and Merritt.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Alameda
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
LRNRE 259, WRITING STRATEGIES
1-3 units, 1-3 hours lecture (CR/NC)
Open entry, open exit
EFF
F09
Students in ENGL 257 co-enroll in mainstream
English classes. ENGL 257 is more appropriately a
Learning Resource class because it is a support
class, teaching strategies so that students are more
successful in their mainstream classes. The ENGL
257 course outline was written by a prior LD
Specialist at COA who had the necessary credential
to teach English classes. It is no longer appropriate
to offer the class as an English class.
F09
This course will become part of the Logistics
Program College of Alameda is developing.
Formerly offered as BUS 2248AJ, F 08 enrollment of
22 and S’09 enrollment 21.
Update CB00
F09
This course will become part of the Logistics
Program College of Alameda is developing. Offered
as DMECH 248AB, F 08 enrollment of 22 and S’09
enrollment 22.
Update CB00
Recommended for students with learning disabilities.
Enroll through Programs and Services for students
with disabilities.
Designed for students to master techniques and
strategies for writing sentences to full essays.
4930.32
BUS 240
Introduction to Warehouse Operations
2units, 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab (GR/CR/NC)
Introduction to warehouse operations: Objectives of
warehousing; software information systems used in
warehousing, warehouse safety, and practice hand-on
activities that are used in a functioning warehouse.
DMECH 202
Forklift Operation and Certification
1unit, 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab (GR/CR/NC)
JUSTIFICATION:
Training in forklift operations typically used in the
warehousing and distribution industries. Training
covers operation, inspection, basic maintenance and
safety. 0947.00
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Alameda
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
Informational Item:
MATH 203 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
F09
To offer the course in the Distance Education Mode.
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The purpose of offering Math 203 Intermediate
Algebra by distance education is to
 enhance a student’s ability to take the
course within a given framework at a speed
that better suits his/her skills and learning
styles,
 provide a way for students that are normally
limited by a work schedule, vacation
schedule, home care responsibilities and/or
disabilities to take and successfully
complete this class for degree requirements,
 attract a diversity of students from all over
the country, not just those in the proximity of
the campus,
 allow the college to thoroughly and efficiently
manage a group of students via the Internet.
One online instructor can provide all the
course materials, content (including an
electronic version of the textbook), video
lectures, MyMathLab tutoring, homework
submission, self-test, online chat office
hours and feedback on individual student
progress. Students needing lecture
components can come to the COA Math Lab
anytime during open hours to watch videos
on any required concept.
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Alameda
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
SUBSTANTIVE COURSE CHANGES
SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
COURSE CHANGE FROM:
TO:
LRNRE 264
Independent Living Skills
2 units
2 hrs/wk lecture
Repeatable 4 times
LRNRE 264
Independent Living Skills
2 units, 2 hours lecture
Repeatable as per Title 5 Section
56029 for DSPS classes.
Recommended for students with
disabilities. Enroll through Programs
and Services for Students with
Disabilities. Part of the Vocational Living
Skills program for adults with
disabilities. Information on independent
living skills for adults with disabilities:
Practical knowledge about housing,
food and nutrition, health care, sex
education, interpersonal interaction
techniques and community resources.
Recommended for students with
disabilities. Enroll through Programs
and Services for Students with
Disabilities.
LRNRE 266
Preparing for Employment
2 units
2 hrs/wk lecture
Repeatable 3 times
Eligible for credit by exam
Introduction to skills needed in
preparation for employment for adults
with disabilities. Emphasis on career
exploration, interview techniques,
preparing a resume, job search
strategies, grooming, good work habits,
employer expectations, and worker
responsibilities.
Vocational Living Skills program for
adults with disabilities. Information on
independent living skills: practical
knowledge about housing, food and
nutrition, health care, sex education,
interpersonal interaction techniques and
community resources.
(F09)
LRNRE 266
Preparing for Employment
2 units, 2 hours lecture
Repeatable as per Title 5 Section
56029 for DSPS classes
Recommended for students with
disabilities. Enroll through Programs
and Services for Students with
Disabilities.
Vocational Living Skills curriculum for
adults with disabilities. Provides
practical knowledge about career
exploration, interview techniques,
preparing a resume, job search
strategies, good work habits, grooming,
worker responsibilities and employer
expectations.
(F09)
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JUSTIFICATION:
Clarify wording of course description.
Repeatable as per Title 5 Section
56029 for DSPS classes.
Clarify wording of course description.
Repeatable as per Title 5 Section
56029 for DSPS classes. Not eligible
for credit by exam.
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Alameda
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
SUBSTANTIVE COURSE CHANGES
SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
COURSE CHANGE FROM:
TO:
LRNRE 268
Money Management
2 hrs/wk lecture
Repeatable 3 times
Eligible for credit by exam
LRNRE 268
Money Management
2 units, 2 hours lecture
Repeatable as per Title 5 section 56029
for DSPS classes
Recommended for students with
disabilities. Enroll through Programs
and Services for Students with
Disabilities. Part of the Vocational
Living Skills program for adults with
disabilities.
Recommended for students with
disabilities. Enroll through Programs
and Services for Students with
Disabilities.
Introduction to money management for
adults with disabilities: Hands-on
experience in functional money
management skills necessary for
independent living.
Vocational Living Skills program for
adults with disabilities. Introduction to
money management: hands on
experience in functional money
management skills necessary for
independent living.
(F09)
ESL 202A
Grammar 3
3units, 3 hours lecture (GR/CR/NC)
Prerequisite: ESL 252B or appropriate
placement through multiple-measures
assessment process
ESL 202A
Grammar 3
5units, 5 hours lecture (GR/CR/NC)
Prerequisite: ESL 252B or appropriate
placement through multiple-measures
assessment process
Low intermediate level of English
grammar: Introduction to complex
grammar structures and sentence
patterns.
Low intermediate level of English
grammar: Introduction to complex
grammar structures and sentence
patterns.
(F09)
ESL 202B
Grammar 4
5units, 5 hours lecture (GR/CR/NC)
Prerequisite: ESL 202A or appropriate
placement through multiple-measures
assessment process
ESL 202B
Grammar 4
5units, 5 hours lecture (GR/CR/NC)
Prerequisite: ESL 202A or appropriate
placement through multiple-measures
assessment process
High intermediate level of English
grammar: Continuation and expansion
of ESL 202A with further study of
complex grammar structures and
sentence patterns.
High intermediate level of English
grammar: Continuation and expansion
of ESL 202A with further study of
complex grammar structures and
sentence patterns.
(F09)
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JUSTIFICATION:
Clarify wording of course description.
Repeatable as per Title 5 Section
56029 for DSPS classes. Not eligible
for credit by exam.
The Peralta ESL Advisory Committee
decided that 3 units was not enough to
cover adequately all the material in the
course curriculum.
New CB00
The Peralta ESL Advisory Committee
decided that 3 units was not enough to
cover adequately all the material in the
course curriculum.
New CB00
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Alameda
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
SUBSTANTIVE COURSE CHANGES
SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
COURSE CHANGE FROM:
TO:
ESL 202A
Grammar 5
5units, 5 hours lecture (GR/CR/NC)
Prerequisite: ESL 202B or appropriate
placement through multiple-measures
assessment process
ESL 202C
Grammar 5
5units, 5 hours lecture (GR/CR/NC)
Prerequisite: ESL 202B or appropriate
placement through multiple-measures
assessment process
Low intermediate level of reading:
Emphasis on development of academic
vocabulary, and expanding critical skills
essential for college-level reading.
Low intermediate level of reading:
Emphasis on development of academic
vocabulary, and expanding critical skills
essential for college-level reading.
(F09)
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JUSTIFICATION:
The Peralta ESL Advisory Committee
decided that 3 units was not enough to
cover adequately all the material in the
course curriculum.
New CB00
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Alameda
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE DEACTIVATIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
DEACTIVATE:
TOP #
JUSTIFICATION:
ENGL 257, Writing Strategies
493.30
Course is being replaced by LRNRE 259
ENGL 261A Introductory Thinking Skills/Learning
Strategies
4930-30
(S09)
These courses are being deactivated because they
haven’t been offered in several years.
ENGL 261B Introductory Thinking Skills/Learning
Strategies
4930-30
(S09)
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LRNRE 265 Technical Skills
4930-30
(S09)
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BUS 55A Small Business Administration
0506-00
(S09)
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BUS 55B Small Business Administration
0506-00
(S09)
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English 248AC Virtual Workplace 1
4930-30
(S09)
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English 248AD Virtual Workplace 2
4930-30
(S09)
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English 248AE Virtual Workplace 3
4930-30
(S09)
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English 248AF Specific Occupations
4930-30
(S09)
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LRNRE 248AC Virtual Workplace 1
4930-30
(S09)
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LRNRE 248AD Virtual Workplace 2
4930-30
(S09)
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LRNRE 248AE Virtual Workplace 3
4930-30
(S09)
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LRNRE 248AF Specific Occupations
4930-30
(S09)
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COPED 456A Occupational Work Experience in
Accounting
COPED 456D Business Administration
0502-00
(S09)
0502-00
(S09)
Courses have not been offered for several
semesters or have never been offered.
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COPED 456E General Business
0502-00
(S09)
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COPED 456J Marketing and Sales
0502-00
(S09)
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COPED 456M Small Business
0502-00
(S09)
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COPED 456Q Administrative Office Systems and
Applications
0502-00
(S09)
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COPED 457A Cooperative Education in Accounting
0502-00
(S09)
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Alameda
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE DEACTIVATIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
DEACTIVATE:
TOP #
JUSTIFICATION:
COPED 457D Business Administration
0502-00
(S09)
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COPED 457E General Business
0502-00
(S09)
0502-00
(S09)
Courses have not been offered for several
semesters or have never been offered.
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COPED 457M Small Business
0502-00
(S09)
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COPED 457Q Administrative Office Systems and
Applications
0502-00
(S09)
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COPED 462A Occupational Work Experience in
Computer Information Systems
0502-00
(S09)
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COPED 463A Cooperative Education in Computer
Information Systems
0502-00
(S09)
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COPED 457J Marketing and Sales
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Berkeley City College
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
ESL 206, Spelling 3: Spelling and the Dictionary
4.0 units, 4.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ESL 252B and ESL 256B, appropriate
placement at ESL Level 3 or higher based upon
multiple measures.
(GR or CR/NC)
TOP #
S’10
This advanced spelling course, the third of three
spelling levels, will target college-/transfer-level
students, who depend upon accurate spelling for
academic writing. Students at this level may
continue to depend upon translators and twolanguage dictionaries to find the appropriate English
word to use in their writing, but, in order to become
truly competent with the language, they need to use
an English-only dictionary for two purposes: (1) to
find the meanings of new words that they find in
their reading and (2) to find meanings and spellings
of new words that they overhear in daily
conversation. The focus of spelling at this level will
be upon using both vocabulary and dictionary skills
to learn about new words (e.g., their spellings,
pronunciations, definitions, conjugations, and parts
of speech).
S’10
To meet the needs of learners of English as a
second language whose competency is at a low
intermediate level in reading and writing. Develops
critical reading and writing skills in preparation for
non-ESL course work. Includes practice in writing
paragraphs and basic essays. Stresses the
development of reading and writing as
interdependent skills. Further develops skills
presented in ESL 251B (Writing 2).
S’10
This introductory spelling course, the first of three
spelling levels, will address the needs of both basic
skills students, who must learn to write intelligibly in
their daily contacts, and college-/transfer-level
students, who depend upon accurate spelling for
academic writing. Mastering English spelling is a
challenging process for anyone, but especially so
for ESL students, who, in addition to integrating
traditional phonics rules and their exceptions, must
simultaneously learn to pronounce and recognize
American sounds, study the spelling, meaning and
usage of each new word, and unravel confounding
aspects of the language which most native
speakers understand implicitly. The focus of
spelling at this level will be upon sounds and their
correlation to spelling patterns.
Study of the spelling of American English: Focus
upon dictionary skills.
4930.83
ESL 207, Reading and Writing 3
8.0 units, 8.0 hours lecture
Prerequisites: Completion of ESL 251B (Writing 2)or
appropriate placement through multiple measures
assessment process.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 202A
(GR or CR/NC)
Combined low intermediate course emphasizing the
interdependence of reading and writing skills:
Introduction to basic academic writing skills and
expanding paragraphs into simple essays; emphasis
on development of academic vocabulary and
expanding critical thinking skills essential for college
level reading and writing.
4930.83
ESL 256A, Spelling 1: Spelling & Phonics
5.0 units, 5.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ESL 252A or appropriate placement at
ESL Level 2 or higher based upon multiple measures is
allowed.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 202A
(GR or CR/NC)
JUSTIFICATION:
(Students having successfully completed ESL 256 are
not eligible for this class).
Study of the spelling of American English: Focus
upon sounds and patterns
4930.82
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Berkeley City College
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
TOP #
ESL 256B, Spelling 2: Difficult-to-Spell Words
5.0 units, 5.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ESL 252B appropriate placement at ESL
Level 3 or higher based upon multiple measures, and
ESL 256A or ESL 256
S’10
This intermediate spelling course, the second of
three spelling levels, will help basic skills students
but will primarily target college-/transfer-level
students, who depend upon accurate spelling for
academic writing. Mastering English spelling is a
challenging process for anyone, but especially so
for ESL students, who, in addition to distinguishing
between phonics and sight words, must
simultaneously learn to pronounce and recognize
American sounds, study the spelling, meaning and
usage of each new word, and unravel confounding
aspects of the language which most native
speakers understand implicitly. The focus of
spelling at this level will be upon sight words (words
that ignore phonics rules) and on words built from
word parts, i.e. prefixes, suffixes and word roots.
F’09
This course is to be offered in conjunction with the 4
unit version of Global Cinema, to give students and
the general public an opportunity to screen the films
for the class and hear brief introductions without
attending the lectures. Formerly HUMAN 248UA.
S’10
BCC Multimedia Department prepares students for
careers in film and multimedia production. Berkeley
is a national center for documentary film production.
Several high cost private programs now offer such
training in our community. Berkeley Community
College would be providing a vocational opportunity
for production students to focus their studies on
factual programming. The course will inspire
students to further their pursuit of editing and/or
production training.
S’10
Physics 3A is the first semester of a two semester
sequence that provides a comprehensive survey of
the major topics of physics for students majoring in
the biological or medical sciences. BCC is
expanding its science offerings to provide students
with the full range of available topics.
Adopting Laney course.
(GR or CR/NC)
Study of the spelling of American English: Focus
upon difficult-to-spell words
4930.82
HUMAN 800, Global Cinema (Lab-Screening)
0 units, 1.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hours lab
(not graded)
JUSTIFICATION:
Screenings of representative films from a variety of
national film traditions outside of the United States,
including films from Iran, India, Italy, France, Russia,
Japan, China, Brazil, and Argentina.
6822.00
MMART 156, Documentary Production Intensive
3.0 units, 3.0 hours lecture
Prerequisites : MMART 150A/150LA and MMART
151A/151LA
Acceptable for credit: CSU
(GR or CR/NC)
Theory and practice of documentary video production:
Creating non-fiction treatment and script, filming
interview subjects and supporting visuals, editing a
short non-fiction video program.
0612.20
PHYS 3A, General Physics
5.0 units, 4.0 hours lecture, 3.0 units laboratory
Prerequisite or Co-requisite : MATH 3A
Acceptable for credit: CSU/(UC pending)
(GR or CR/NC)
Comprehensive study of major topics of physics:
Motion, forces, gravity, energy, momentum, rotation,
equilibrium, fluids, oscillations, waves, sound, heat,
and thermodynamics for students majoring in the
biological and medical sciences.
1902.00
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Berkeley City College
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
TOP #
PHYS 3B, General Physics
5.0 units, 4.0 hours lecture, 3.0 units laboratory
Prerequisite : PHYS 3A
Acceptable for credit: CSU/(UC pending)
(GR or CR/NC)
Comprehensive study of major topics of physics:
Electric and magnetic forces, fields, and energy; DC
and AC circuits, light, optics, relativity, quantum
physics, atoms, molecules, nuclei, particles, and
astrophysics for students majoring in the biological
and medical sciences.
1902.00
ESL 202A, Grammar 3
S’10
Physics 3B is the second semester of a two
semester sequence that provides a comprehensive
survey of the major topics of physics for students
majoring in the biological or medical sciences. BCC
is expanding its science offerings to provide
students with the full range of available topics.
Adopting Laney course.
S’10
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
S’10
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
S’10
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
S’10
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
S’10
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
(Distance Education Addendum)
40% Internet, 60% Face-to-Face
4930.83
ESL 202B, Grammar 4
(Distance Education Addendum)
40% Internet, 60% Face-to-Face
4930.83
ESL 202C, Grammar 5
(Distance Education Addendum)
40% Internet, 60% Face-to-Face
4930.83
ESL 206, Spelling 3
(Distance Education Addendum)
40% Internet, 60% Face-to-Face
4930.83
ESL 207, Reading and Writing 3
JUSTIFICATION:
(Distance Education Addendum)
40% Internet, 60% Face-to-Face
4930.83
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Berkeley City College
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
TOP #
ESL 256A, Spelling 1
S’10
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
S’10
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
M ‘09
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
M’09
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
M’09
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
M’09
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
M’09
This mode of delivery allows a wider range of
students, including those with logistical, physical or
geographical barriers, to take the course. It also
allows for an increase in the amount of reading and
writing assigned, and allows students to work at
their own pace.
(Distance Education Addendum)
40% Internet, 60% Face-to-Face
4930.82
ESL 256B, Spelling 2
(Distance Education Addendum)
40% Internet, 60% Face-to-Face
4930.82
HIST 20, History of the Jewish People
(Distance Education Addendum)
83% Internet, 17% Face-to-Face
2205.00
SOCSC 1, Introduction to Women’s Studies
(Distance Education Addendum)
51% Internet, 49% Face-to-Face
2201.00
SPAN 1B, Elementary Spanish
(Distance Education Addendum)
60% Internet, 40% Face-to-Face
1105.00
SPAN 101, Basic Spanish for the Education
Profession
JUSTIFICATION:
(Distance Education Addendum)
100% Internet
1105.00
WS 1, Introduction to Women’s Studies
(Distance Education Addendum)
51% Internet, 49% Face-to-Face
2201.10
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Berkeley City College
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
TOP #
ART 48VS, Introduction to Conceptual Art II
3.0 units, 3.0 hours lecture
(GR or CR/NC)
M’09
Continuing study from Introduction to Conceptual Art
of major visual art forms and movements of the
twentieth century: Performance, installation,
earthworks, sound, video, and the use of nontraditional materials in the creation of art objects.
JUSTIFICATION:
This course provides students with the opportunity
to deepen their knowledge of the relationship
between conceptual art and media and advertising,
film and video, the internet and computer
interfacing, and music. It also allows students to
apply skills introduced in Introduction to Conceptual
Art in creative projects.
Stand alone course
1001.00
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Berkeley City College
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
SUBSTANTIVE COURSE CHANGES
SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
COURSE CHANGE FROM:
TO:
JUSTIFICATION:
ESL 202A, Grammar 3
3.0 units, 3.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ESL 252 or appropriate
placement through multiple measures
assessment process.
(GR or CR/NC)
4930.83
ESL 202A, Grammar 3
5.0 units, 5.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ESL 252 or appropriate
placement through multiple measures
assessment process.
(GR or CR/NC)
4930.83
00ESL 202B, Grammar 4
3.0 units, 3.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ESL 202A or appropriate
placement through multiple measures
assessment process.
(GR or CR/NC)
ESL 202B, Grammar 4
5.0 units, 5.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ESL 202B or appropriate
placement through multiple measures
assessment process.
(GR or CR/NC)
High intermediate level of English
grammar: Continuation and expansion of
ESL 202A.
4930.83
High intermediate level of English
grammar: Continuation and expansion of
ESL 202A with further study of complex
grammar structures and sentence
patterns.
4930.83
ESL 202C, Grammar 5
3.0 units, 3.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ESL 202B or appropriate
placement through multiple measures
assessment process.
(GR or CR/NC)
ESL 202C, Grammar 5
5.0 units, 5.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ESL 202B or appropriate
placement through multiple measures
assessment process.
(GR or CR/NC)
Advanced level of English grammar:
Focus on expanding, refining, and
applying complex grammar skills to
formal writing.
Advanced level of English grammar:
Focus on expanding, refining and
applying the complex grammar skills
used in academic writing, reading and
speaking.
4930.83
4930.83
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To meet the needs of ESL students
who are at the low intermediate level
of English proficiency, to improve
their ability to interpret what they
read and express themselves
accurately orally and in writing.
“The ESL faculty wishes to increase
the unit value of these classes from 3
units to 5 units. Currently Grammar
1 and 2 are offered at 5 units each,
and instructors find there is not
enough time to cover the required
content in the upper level ESL
grammar classes. These outlines
were approved by PEAC.”
New CB00
To meet the needs of ESL students
who are at the low intermediate level
of English proficiency, to improve
their ability to interpret what they
read and express themselves
accurately orally and in writing.
“The ESL faculty wishes to increase
the unit value of these classes from 3
units to 5 units. Currently Grammar
1 and 2 are offered at 5 units each,
and instructors find there is not
enough time to cover the required
content in the upper level ESL
grammar classes. These outlines
were approved by PEAC.”
New CB00
To meet the needs of ESL students
who are at the low intermediate level
of English proficiency, to improve
their ability to interpret what they
read and express themselves
accurately orally and in writing.
“The ESL faculty wishes to increase
the unit value of these classes from 3
units to 5 units. Currently Grammar
1 and 2 are offered at 5 units each,
and instructors find there is not
enough time to cover the required
content in the upper level ESL
grammar classes. These outlines
were approved by PEAC.”
New CB00
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
CARP 205
Green Construction Techniques and Materials
2 units, 2 hours lecture
Introduction to green construction: Techniques and
materials used in remodeling and new construction of
homes and commercial jobs. All aspects of
sustainability: energy, design, recycling and systems.
0952.10
S09
To meet industry standards and demand for Green
building techniques and materials used in
construction. The college plans to offer this course
as a short-term class during spring 2009.
This is a stand alone course.
ENGIN 100
Earth Systems: Sustainability, Ecology and
Environmental Justice for Technicians and Engineers
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or CR/NC)
Introduction to earth’s ecological systems: The built
environment and principles of sustainability with a
focus on ecology, systems theory, the application of
technology, and environmental justice. Investigation
of green collar jobs in construction, renewable
energy, and building performance fields. Designed
for students of Architecture and Engineering
Technology, Carpentry, Construction Management,
Electricity/ Electronics Technology, Engineering, and
Environmental Control Technology.
0901.00
S09
Course is one of the core courses of the proposed
AS/AA degree and vocational certificate program in
Energy-Efficient Building Operations. This course will
bring breadth and background to building technology
students in the disciplines of Architecture and
Engineering Technology, Carpentry, Construction
Management, Electricity/Electronics Technology,
Engineering and Environmental Control Technology.
This course also satisfies a requirement for the Green
Jobs Corps program. The college plans to offer this
course as a short-term class during spring 2009.
This is a stand alone course.
E/ET 222
Photovoltaic NABCEP Test Preparation
2 units, 2 hours lecture (GR)
Recommended preparation: E/ET 208
Preparation for NABCEP certification exam:
Comprehension and application of key terms and
concepts of photovoltaic (solar electric) system
operation.
0934.40
F09
Recommended for student’s taking the NABCEP
(North American Board of Certified Energy
Practitioners) Photovoltaic (PV) Entry Level
Certificate of Knowledge exam. This is a stand alone
course.
E/ET 223
CAL-OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Training
2 units, 2 hours lecture (GR)
CAL-OSHA 30-hour training: Industry Standards for
regulations covered by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) Standards for the
Construction Industry 29 CFR 1926.
0934.40
F09
Will be required for the State of California Department
of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) and for partial
approval as an electrical “Trainee” school site. This is
a stand alone course.
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
E/ET 224
Introduction to Security and Fire Alarm Systems
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)
Recommended preparation: E/ET 203
Introduction to Security and Fire Alarm systems:
Security and Fire Alarm systems design, installation,
commissioning, and troubleshooting.
0934.40
F09
Will be required for the Certificate and A/S degree
program in Electricity/Electronic Technology Pending
approval. This is a stand alone course.
E/ET 225
Sound and Communication Technology
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)
Recommended preparation: E/ET 203
Introduction to Sound and Communication Industry:
Electrical code, system wiring methods, fastening
devices, electrical conductors, circuits, voltage and
data communication, and system devices.
0934.40
F09
Will be required for the Certificate and A/S Degree
program in Electrical/Electronics Technology when
approved. This is a stand alone course.
E/ET 226
Lighting Efficiency Technology
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Recommended preparation: E/ET 203
Current technology in energy efficient lighting control
and systems: Latest advances in lamp, ballast,
luminaire and control technologies as well as recent
developments in energy legislation.
0934.40
F09
Due to rapid changes in building energy efficiency
requirements, electricians must now have knowledge
of the latest in energy (lighting) savings using
computer controls, area and lighting sensors, and
new lamp technologies. Will be required for the
Certificate and Degree in the Electrical and Electronic
Technology Program pending approval.
This is a stand alone course.
ECT 38
Measurement of Building Energy Efficiency
2 units, 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory (GR or
CR/NC)
Recommended preparation: ECT 28.
Quantitative study of typical residential energy
conservation options: Introduction to elements of
residential wood frame construction; testing and
evaluation of strategies to optimize residential
building envelope and systems efficiencies;
introduction to residential energy analysis software.
0946.00
M09
Core course of the proposed AS degree and
vocational certificate program in Energy-Efficient
Building Operations. Provides in depth study and
development of quantitative skills to accompany ECT
28, Energy Management & Efficiency in Building
Systems. Provides key skills and knowledge for
students in residential green building, energy auditing,
energy conservation retrofitting, and building
performance fields.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
ECT 39
Energy Auditing and Computer Analysis of Building
Efficiency
2 units, 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory (GR or
CR/NC)
Recommended preparation: ECT 28 and 38.
Application of techniques and processes in
residential energy auditing: Field analysis
procedures; inventorying of government and utility
incentives for energy conservation; use of ACCA
Manual J design software, DOE2.2 and other related
computer modeling software; verification of computer
model results with data collected in the lab and field.
0946.00
M09
Core course of the proposed AS degree and
vocational certificate program in Energy-Efficient
Building Operations. Develops students’ analytical
skills in use of energy auditing techniques and
computer modeling software applications. Provides
case-study field experience and development of
analytical skills to accompany ECT 28 and ECT 38,
Energy Management & Efficiency in Building
Systems. Provides key skills and knowledge for
students in residential green building, energy auditing,
energy conservation retrofitting, and building
performance fields.
LRNRE 20
Introduction to Youth Development
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or CR/NC)
Survey of issues and best practices in after school
services for a diverse population: Emphasis on youth
development theories and practices; identification of
quality youth development programs; terminology of
the field; cultural competency; career options.
4930.10
F09
Introduction to Youth Development is being offered to
provide students with an opportunity to avail
themselves of the training and informational
requirements of The After School Education and
Safety Program Act of 2002. Moreover, community
and youth development organizations/agencies have
expressed a need for an orientation/survey course
that prepares workers for employment as after-school
youth workers, as well as those currently serving
and/or wishing to serve as Instructional Assistants in
East Bay public schools. Will be part of LEAP
certificate. This course was offered as LRNRE
48GA.
MACH 205
Engineering Drawings for Machinists, Welders, and
Industrial Maintenance Technicians
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or CR/NC)
Interpretation of engineering drawings and
specifications for machinists, welders, and industrial
maintenance technicians: Explanation of the rules,
symbols, and relationships covered in blueprints,
assembly drawings and weldments. Emphasis on
ANSI/ASME Y 14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (GD&T) Standards and use of
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) for inspection
of GD&T specifications.
0956.30
F09
This course will meet the requirements for the
Machine Technology Certificate and A.S. degree.
Welding Certificate and A.S. degree, and the
proposed Industrial Maintenance Technician
Certificate and A.S. degree.
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
MEDIA 156
Advanced Music Video Production III: Mixing and
Mastering
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or
CR/NC)
Prerequisite: MEDIA 111
Analog and digital mixing and mastering techniques
for final audio output to multiple streams of
distribution: Workflow in the professional studio
environment, advanced mixing and mastering.
0604.20
F09
Recommended for students transferring to four-year
colleges and universities for broadcasting, film, and
theater majors. Provides an understanding of
advanced level authoring tools for final audio output
files including terminology, digital audio software
operation for mixing, mastering, encoding, and
distribution. Course is for students interested in
employment in the audio for video and broadcasting
industries.
MUSIC 6A
Introduction to Recording Arts
2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or
CR/NC)
Introduction to Recording Arts: Creating professional
quality recordings using state of the art/industry
standard digital recording software. Mixing, editing,
and finalizing included
1004.00
F09
This course is designed to accompany the opening of
the new computer lab in the music department.
Further curriculum will follow leading to the
establishment of a certificate in recording arts. This
is a stand alone course.
PHOTO 70
Introduction to Digital Photography
2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR)
Introduction to digital photography: Theory and
practical application, camera operation, image
adjustment and file management, use of standard
industry editing software.
1012.00
F09
Although the traditional media, film, is still being used,
state of the art for Commercial / Industrial
photography is now digital media. This introductory
class is vital to our professional track students, as it
will provide training in camera operation, image
control and file management. This is the first step on
the path that will eventually enable them to utilize
digital media as a professional tool. Additionally, the
majority of new cameras sold are digital and the
department receives numerous requests for a class in
digital camera operation. The draw of this class
should make it a powerful “feeder” to our Professional
curriculum. Advisory Board recommended. This is a
stand alone course.
PE 22
Stationary Cycling for Fitness
0.5 unit, 2 hours laboratory (GR)
Course study under this section may be repeated 3
times.
Activity Class: Development of cardiovascular
fitness: Stationary bicycle pedaling at various speeds
and resistances, simulating hill climbing, racing, and
other cycling situations. Vigorous cardiovascular
workout.
0835.00
F09
To create a new mode of exercise to add variety to
our current fitness/ PE offerings to help improve the
health and wellbeing of our community and student
population. This is a stand alone course.
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
PE 33A
Beginning Swimming
0.5 unit, 2 hours laboratory (GR)
Course study under this section may be repeated 1
time.
Activity Class: Development of basic aquatic skills,
knowledge and safety, as recommended by
American Red Cross. Emphasis on basic aquatic
orientation and initial skill development of four main
strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and
Butterfly.
0835.00
F09
To develop aquatic orientation, safety and beginning
swim skills of our student population through basic
instruction of stroke mechanics according to the
American Red Cross swim progressions. This is a
stand alone course.
PE 33B
Intermediate Swimming
0.5 unit, 2 hours laboratory (GR)
Prerequisite: PE 33A or equivalent level of
swimming skill.
Course study under this section may be repeated 1
time.
Activity Class: Development of intermediate level
aquatic skills, knowledge and safety, as
recommended by American Red Cross. Emphasis
on refining stroke development of four main strokes:
Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly.
0835.00
F09
To create an intermediate level course between
beginning swim and lap swimming to develop the
swim skills of our student population through
intermediate instruction of stroke mechanics
according to the American Red Cross swim
progressions. This is a stand alone course.
POSCI 21
Overview of the California State Court System
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Introduction to functions of the California State Court
System: Trial Courts, Appellate Courts, the Supreme
Court, the types of cases heard at each level and
review of rights and responsibilities of individuals
engaged in court proceedings. Role of the California
Judicial Branch relative to the executive and
legislative branches of the local California state
government.
2207.00
F09
This course will be a core course within the
curriculum of the Court Interpreter Program currently
being developed by the Foreign Languages
Department. This course was offered as POSCI
48GA.
COUN 200A
Orientation to College
(Distance Education)
F09
Counseling Department wants to offer this course as
an online course.
ESL 202A
Grammar 3
(Hybrid)
F09
ESL Department wants to offer this course as a
hybrid course.
ESL 202B
Grammar 4
(Hybrid)
F09
ESL Department wants to offer this course as a
hybrid course.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
ESL 202C
Grammar 5
(Hybrid)
F09
ESL Department wants to offer this course as a
hybrid course.
ESL 207
Reading and Writing 3
(Hybrid)
F09
ESL Department wants to offer this course as a
hybrid course.
M/SVN 64
Organization and Management
(Distance Education)
Management and Supervision Department wants to
offer this course as an online course.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
SUBSTANTIVE COURSE CHANGES
SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
COURSE CHANGE FROM:
TO:
JUSTIFICATION:
ART 129, Introduction to Mural Art
2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours
laboratory
ART 129, Introduction to Mural Art
3 units, 2 hour lecture, 4 hours
laboratory
Additional time is added for more
background information and hands on
time for students. (Fall 09)
New CB00
CHEM 30A, Introductory Inorganic
Chemistry
Prerequisite: MATH 201 or 210D
CHEM 30A, Introductory Inorganic
Chemistry
Prerequisite: MATH 201 or 208 or
210D
MATH 208 is a math class designed for
laboratory sciences, so is well suited for
this class. (Fall 09)
E/ET 208, Introduction to Photovoltaics
2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours
laboratory
E/ET 208, Introduction to Photovoltaics
3 units, 2 hour lecture, 3 hours
laboratory
After teaching the course for part of one
semester, it has been determined that
an additional one hour of lecture is
required due to the technical nature of
the subject. (Fall 09)
New CB00
MEDIA 104, Beginning Digital Video for
Broadcast Media
MEDIA 104, Beginning Digital Video
Production
Updating course title.
MEDIA 104A, Beginning Digital Video
for Broadcast Media I
MEDIA 104A, Beginning Digital Video
Production I
Updating course title.
MEDIA 104B, Beginning Digital for
Broadcast Media II
MEDIA 104B , Beginning Digital Video
Production II
Updating course title.
MEDIA 111, Basic Audio for Broadcast
Media
MEDIA 111, Basic Audio Production
Updating course title.
MEDIA 125, Scripting for the Broadcast
Media
MEDIA 125, Scriptwriting for Video,
Broadcast and Digital Cinematography
Updating course title.
MEDIA 130, Nonlinear Editing for the
Broadcast Media: Final Cut Pro I
MEDIA 130, Final Cut Pro I: Nonlinear
Editing for Video, Broadcast and Digital
Cinematography
Updating course title.
MEDIA 131, Nonlinear Editing for the
Broadcast Media: Final Cut Pro II
MEDIA 131, Final Cut Pro II: Nonlinear
Editing for Video, Broadcast and Digital
Cinematography
Updating course title.
MEDIA 140, Motion Graphics for
Broadcast Media: After Effect
MEDIA 140, After Effects: Motion
Graphics for video, Broadcast and
Digital Cinematography
Updating course title.
MEDIA 150, Sound Design and
Aesthetics for Broadcast Media
MEDIA 150, Pro Tools: Sound
Design/Aesthetics for video, Broadcast
and Digital Cinematography
Updating course title.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE DEACTIVATIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
DEACTIVATE:
TOP #
JUSTIFICATION:
E/ET 201, Electricity for Other Majors
0934.40
(F09)
This course has been replaced with E/ET 203,
Basic Electricity.
E/ET 210, Introduction to Electricity/Electronics
0934.40
(F09)
This course has been replaced with E/ET 203,
Basic Electricity.
E/ET 211A, Electricity I
0934.40
(F09)
This course has been replaced with E/ET 203,
Basic Electricity.
E/ET 211B, Electricity II
0934.40
(F09)
This course has been replaced with E/ET 203,
Basic Electricity.
E/ET 212A, Mathematics I for Electricity/Electronics
0934.00
(F09)
This course has been replaced with E/ET 204,
Technical Math for Electricians.
E/ET 212B, Mathematics II for Electricity/Electronics
0934.00
(F09)
This course has been replaced with E/ET 204,
Technical Math for Electricians.
E/ET 215A, AC-DC Machinery I
0934.40
(F09)
0934.40
(F09)
0934.40
(F09)
0835.00
(F09)
This course is no longer relevant to the work-place.
E/ET 215B, AC-DC Machinery II
E/ET 219, Industrial Electrical Wiring
PE 33, Swimming
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This course is no longer relevant to the work-place.
This course is no longer relevant to the work-place.
This course is replaced by 2 courses to delineate
the levels: PE 33A, Beginning Swimming and PE
33B, Intermediate Swimming.
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
PROGRAM ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
UNITS
Certificate of Proficiency for Laney
Educational/After-School Pathways (LEAP)
ENGL 201A or 201B, Preparation for Composition
and Reading or higher
4
HLTED 1, Exploring Health Issues
or
HLTED 20, Health and Wellness: Personal Change
3
or
1
LRNRE 20, Introduction to Youth Development
3
LRNRE 30, Introduction to Tutoring
1
MATH 250, Arithmetic
or
Math 253, Pre-Algebra or higher
Certificate of Proficiency
3
or
3
_____
12-14
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JUSTIFICATION:
Laney Educational/After-School Pathways (LEAP) is
being offered to provide students with an
opportunity to gain the training and information
required by The After School Education and Safety
Program Act of 2002, in order to qualify for
employment in after-school and youth development
programs. Prop. 49, passed by voters in 2002,
expanded after-school programs in California to
include an academic component and required that
new employees in these programs be prepared to
offer K-12 students assistance with their academic
subjects. LEAP is designed to meet this
requirement.
In addition, in keeping with Laney College’s mission
to create “quality educational opportunities that
respond to the needs of the local…community,”
LEAP responds directly to the requests of
community and youth development
organizations/agencies that have expressed a need
for training that prepares workers for employment in
their programs.
In August 2008, the State Chancellor’s Office
awarded Laney (under the Peralta After-School
Pathways Initiative) an 18-month grant to aid in
establishing a program at Laney that will target
undereducated, underemployed young adults
between 18-30 years of age and train them for
entry-level jobs in youth development programs,
thereby helping them gain work experience, realize
earned income, and reinforce their desires for
continued education and career development.
LEAP seeks to help in meeting the demand for
after-school workers while creating career path
opportunities. (Effective Fall 09)
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
PROGRAM ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
UNITS
This program has been modeled on similar
programs at CCSF and CSUSF. The skills of
production, recording and mixing and mastering are
highly desirable, and are not widely available at the
unit rate of community colleges. Though a short of
Certificate of Proficiency, we feel that the current
industry standard skills learned, will enable students
to perform successfully in entry level jobs in a
variety of areas in the audio production and related
industries. We have been exploring this area for
several months and have been successful in
obtaining funding from the state to develop the
program, and are awaiting the formal word on a
grant extension that would allow further
development and purchase of instructional
equipment. (Fall 09)
MEDIA COMMUNICATION
Certificate of Proficiency: Audio Production for
Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography
FIRST SEMESTER
MEDIA 111, Basic Audio Production
MEDIA 150, Pro Tools: Sound Design/Aesthetics for
Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography
MEDIA 155, Advanced Music Video Production:
Basic Recording
3
3
3
SECOND SEMESTER
MEDIA 104, Beginning Digital Video Production
MEDIA 129, Portfolio Development
MEDIA 156, Advanced Music Video Production III:
Mixing and Mastering
3
1
3
Total
16
JUSTIFICATION:
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
PROGRAM CHANGES
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
PROGRAM CHANGE FROM:
TO:
MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS: Performance
and Production for the Broadcast Media
MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS: Performance and
Production for Video, Broadcast and Digital
Cinematography
CORE COURSES
MEDIA 104, Beginning Digital Video for
Broadcast Media
MEDIA 111, Basic Audio for Broadcast Media
MEDIA 115, Media-based Computing: iLife
and Mac OS X
MEDIA 129, Portfolio Development
COPED 450A, Occ. Work Experience in
Media Communications
Total
MEDIA 100A, Broadcast Media Announcing
and Performance
MEDIA 101A, Acting, Directing for the
Camera
MEDIA 102A, Broadcast Journalism
MEDIA 102B, Broadcast Journalism
MEDIA 125, Scriptwriting for the Broadcast
Media
Select one course from the
following:
MEDIA 100B, Broadcast Media Announcing
and Performance
MEDIA 101B, Acting, Directing for the
Camera
MEDIA 109, Digital Media and Society
MEDIA 112, Media Freelancing and
Entrepreneurship
MEDIA 150, Sound Design/ Aesthetics for
Broadcast Media
MEDIA 151, Making Podcasts
Total
Total for Certificate:
3
3
3
1
1
11
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
17-18
CORE COURSES
MEDIA 104, Beginning Digital Video Production
3
MEDIA 111, Basic Audio Production
MEDIA 115, Media-based Computing: iLife and Mac
OS X
MEDIA 129, Portfolio Development
COPED 450A, Occ. Work Experience in Media
Communications
Total
3
3
MEDIA 100A, Broadcast Media Announcing and
Performance
MEDIA 101A, Acting, Directing for the Camera
MEDIA 102A, Broadcast Journalism
MEDIA 102B, Broadcast Journalism
MEDIA 125, Scriptwriting for Video, Broadcast and
Digital Cinematography
Select one course from the
following:
MEDIA 100B, Broadcast Media Announcing and
Performance
MEDIA 101B, Acting, Directing for the Camera
MEDIA 109, Digital Media and Society
MEDIA 112, Media Freelancing and Entrepreneurship
3
MEDIA 150, Pro Tools: Sound Design/Aesthetics for
Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography
MEDIA 151, Making Podcasts
Total
3
Total for Certificate:
1
1
11
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
17- 18
28-29 units
28-29 units
Justification: The outdated “for the Broadcast Media” tags were arbitrarily placed on our course titles due to issues
dating back several years. We’ve since resolved these and are therefore renaming those specific courses, which
necessitate similar revisions to our Program listings. MEDIA 121 was added as an elective to the program, since it is an
area of great interest and has good entry level job prospects. (Fall 09).
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
PROGRAM CHANGES
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
PROGRAM CHANGE FROM:
TO:
MEDIA COMMUNICATION:
Video Production for the Broadcast Media
MEDIA COMMUNICATION:
Video Production for the Broadcast Media
CORE COURSES
MEDIA 104, Beginning Digital Video for
Broadcast Media
MEDIA 111, Basic Audio Production
Broadcast Media
MEDIA 115, Media-based Computing: iLife
and Mac OS X
MEDIA 129 Portfolio Development
COPED 460A, Occ. Work Experience in
Media Communication
Total
Select 2 courses from the
following:
MEDIA 120, Making Documentaries
MEDIA 121, Event Videography
MEDIA 122, Music Video P
MEDIA 123, Camerawork for HD and
Widescreen Production
MEDIA 125, Scriptwriting for the Broadcast
Media
MEDIA 130, Nonlinear Editing for the
Broadcast Media: Final Cut Pro I
MEDIA 145, DVD Design and Authoring DVD
Studio Pro
Select 1 course from the following:
MEDIA 112, Media Freelancing and
Entrepreneurship
MEDIA 131, Nonlinear Editing for the
Broadcast Media: Final Cut Pro II
MEDIA 140, Motion Graphics for the
Broadcast Media: After Effects
MEDIA 150, Sound Design/ Aesthetics for
Broadcast Media
MEDIA 151, Making Podcasts
Total
Total for Certificate:
3
CORE COURSES
MEDIA 104, Beginning Digital Video Production
MEDIA 111, Basic Audio Production
MEDIA 115, Media-based Computing: iLife and Mac
OS X
MEDIA 129 Portfolio Development
COPED 460A, Occ. Work Experience in Media
Communication
Total
MEDIA 125, Scriptwriting for Video, Broadcast and
Digital Cinematography
MEDIA 130, Final Cut Pro I: Nonlinear Editing for
Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography
MEDIA 145, DVD Design and Authoring DVD Studio
Pro
Select 2 courses from the
following:
MEDIA 120, Making Documentaries
MEDIA 121, Event Videography
MEDIA 122, Music Video P
MEDIA 123, Camerawork for HD and Widescreen
Production
Select 1 course from the following:
MEDIA 112, Media Freelancing and Entrepreneurship
MEDIA 131, Final Cut Pro I: Nonlinear Editing for
Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography
MEDIA 140, After Effects: Motion Graphics for Video,
Broadcast and Digital Cinematography
MEDIA 150, Pro Tools: Sound Design/Aesthetics for
Video, Broadcast And Digital Cinematography
MEDIA 151, Making Podcasts
Total
3
Total for Certificate:
3
3
3
1
1
11
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
11
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
17-18
28-29 units
2
17-18
28-29 units
Justification: The outdated “for the Broadcast Media” tags were arbitrarily placed on our course titles due to issues
dating back several years. We’ve since resolved these and are therefore renaming those specific courses, which
necessitate similar revisions to our Program listings. MEDIA 121 was added as an elective to the program, since it is an
area of great interest and has good entry level job prospects. (Fall 09).
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
PROGRAM CHANGES
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
PROGRAM CHANGE FROM:
TO:
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER
MACH 75, Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing
MACH 210, Machine Technology I
MATH 220A, Technical Math with Algebra –
Part 1 (Lab)
MATH 220B,Technical Math with Algebra –
Part 2 (Lab)
MATH 220C,Technical Math with Algebra –
Part 3 (Lab)
MATH 220D,Technical Math with Algebra –
Part 4 (Lab)
MATH 220E, Technical Math with Geometry –
Part 1 (Lab)
MATH 220F, Technical Math with Geometry –
Part 2 (Lab)
SECOND SEMESTER
MACH 20. CAD Solid Modeling with
SolidWorks
MACH 220, Machine Technology II
MATH 220G, Technical Math with
Trigonometry (Lab)
THIRD SEMESTER
MACH 30, Intro to Computer Numerical
Control Programming and CAD/CAM Tech
MACH 230, Machine Technology III
FOURTH SEMESTER
MACH 31, Advanced CNC and CAD/CAM
Programming
WELD 201, Welding for Other Majors
2
5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
4
5
1
4
5
FIRST SEMESTER
MACH 205, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
MACH 210, Machine Technology I
MATH 220A, Technical Math with Algebra – Part 1
(Lab)
MATH 220B,Technical Math with Algebra – Part 2
(Lab)
MATH 220C,Technical Math with Algebra – Part 3
(Lab)
MATH 220D,Technical Math with Algebra – Part 4
(Lab)
SECOND SEMESTER
MACH 20. CAD Solid Modeling with SolidWorks
MACH 220, Machine Technology II
MATH 220E, Technical Math with Geometry – Part I
(Lab
MATH 220F, Technical Math with Geometry – Part 2
(Lab)
THIRD SEMESTER
MACH 30, Intro to Computer Numerical Control
Programming and CAD/CAM Tech
MACH 230, Machine Technology III
FOURTH SEMESTER
MACH 31, Advanced CNC and CAD/CAM
Programming
MATH 220G, Technical Math with Trigonometry (Lab)
WELD 205, Introduction to Welding
3
5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
4
5
0.5
0.5
4
5
4
1
3
4
1
Total
37
34
Total
Justification: A new course Machine Tech 205 has been added to meet a broader demand replacing Mach Tech 75.
Welding 205 has replaced Welding 201 as a more comprehensive introductory course. (Fall 09).
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Laney
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
PROGRAM CHANGES
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
PROGRAM CHANGE FROM:
TO:
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER
WELD 211A, Arc Welding I
WELD 211B, Arc Welding II
SECOND SEMESTER
WELD 212, Welding Layout and Blueprint
Reading
WEDL 221A, Acetylene Welding I
THIRD SEMESTER
WELD 204A, Wire Feed Welding
WELD 204B, Wire Feed Welding
FOURTH SEMESTER
WELD 203A, Beginning Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding
WELD 203B, Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Group A All courses required:
MACH 205, Engineering Drawings for Machinists,
Welders and Industrial Maintenance Technician
WELD 203A, Beginning Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WELD 204A, Wire Feed Welding
WELD 205, Introduction to Welding
WELD 211A, Arc Welding I
Total of group A
Group B A total of 9 units required from the following:
WELD 203B, Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding
WELD 203C, Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WELD 204B, Wire Feed Welding
WELD 211B, Arc Welding II
WELD 221A, Acetylene Welding I
Total of group B
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
9
24
Group A + Group B Total
24
Total
Justification: 1) Addition of new introductory course added for certificate program; 2) Change from WELD 212, Welding
Layout and Blueprint Reading to broader based MACH 205, Industrial Print Reading course; 3) Allow students more
flexibility in tailoring welding process emphasis. (Fall 09).
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
BIOL 48OZ
Natural History of Maritime Provinces and
Newfoundland, Canada
0.5-5 Units, 0.5-5 hours lecture (GR or CR/NC)
Acceptable for credit CSU
Also offered as Envst 48PD. Not open for credit to
students who have completed or are currently
enrolled in Envst 48PD.
Introduction to the climate, geology, geologic
history, geomorphology, plants, animals and their
interactions in the Acadian and boreal forests of the
Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland. Emphasis
on the Gondwana connection, collapse of the North
Atlantic cod fisheries seabird colonies, and the first
European discovery of North America by Norsemen
in the year 1000 A.D. 0408.00
EFF.
S10
BIOL 62H
Natural History of Lassen Volcanic National Park
0.5-2.5 Units, 0.5-2.5 hours lecture (GR or CR/NC)
Acceptable for credit CSU
Also offered as Envst 62H. Not open for credit to
students who have completed or are currently
enrolled in Envst 62H. Formerly offered as Biol 107.
This instructor is continuing to create new field
natural history courses in line with Merritt College’s
long-standing tradition of offering courses (since the
1960’s) dealing with our natural world and teaching
them first-hand, on-site in the world’s major
ecosystems. Maritime Canada offers extraordinary
opportunities to see evidences of plate tectonics
first-hand, as well as outstanding World Heritage
Sites both cultural and natural and some of the most
densely-populated and accessible seabird nesting
colonies on earth.
Stand Alone Course
This course is only offered at Merritt.
This course was offered many times as both a
biology course and as a geology course from the
1970’s into the 1990’s. It had good enrollment, but
hasn’t been taught for about 10 years. It was
allowed to deactivate in the current catalog.
However, students in the field studies program have
been requesting that the course be reactivated and
taught again.
Stand Alone Course
Introduction to the natural history of Lassen
Volcanic National Park: Climate, geology, geologic
history, geomorphology, plant communities, and
flora and fauna and their interactions in Lassen
Volcanic National Park, the most recently-active
volcano in California. 0408.00
EDT 1
Introduction to Online Teaching
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or
CR/NC) Recommended preparation: CIS 1 or 200
or equivalent, Acceptable for credit: CSU
JUSTIFICATION:
This course is only offered at Merritt.
S10
Course prepares participants to teach hybrid or fully
online classes. The 48 course (48NA) has been
taught and shown to be viable.
Stand Alone Course
Course is offered only by Merritt.
Online/hybrid teaching pedagogy: Universal design
in online course materials; effective organization
and delivery of online materials; teaching and
learning styles; effective online communication
using discussion boards, live chat, online forums,
blogs and wikis; best practices for online student
assessment and grading; retention and motivation
of online students. 0860.00
Includes Approved DE Addendum
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EDT 2
Introduction to Using Online Courseware (Moodle)
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or
CR/NC), Recommended preparation: CIS 1 or 200
or equivalent, Acceptable for credit: CSU
EFF.
S10
Introduction to online courseware using Moodle
and/or other course management systems: Creating
and uploading materials, creating and importing
quizzes, setting testing parameters; adding
resources, web and text pages; using blogs and
wikis, online discussion tools including forums and
email, online glossaries, and grading tools; adding
multimedia, audio, and podcasts; and basic
administrative functions, including setting
preferences and access. 0860.00
JUSTIFICATION:
Course prepares students to use the open
sourceware Moodle and/or other course
management systems to teach or learn online. The
48 course (48NB) has been taught and shown to be
viable.
Stand Alone Course
Course is offered only by Merritt.
Includes Approved Distance Education Addendum
EDT 3
Introduction to Hybrid Teaching
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or
CR/NC), Prerequisite: EDT 48NB, Acceptable for
credit: CSU
S10
Course prepares participants to teach hybrid classes.
The 48 course (48NC) has been taught and shown to
be viable.
Stand Alone Course
Course is offered only by Merritt.
Effective practices in hybrid course design and
teaching pedagogy: Designing effective online
learning activities to meet specific goals and
objectives using a combination of online and inclass learning activities; integrating online activities
with the face-to face meetings; organizing course
materials; automating basic activities such as
quizzes, grading, and surveys; assisting students to
adapt to an online environment; managing
discussion threads, course documents,
announcements, and grades. 0860.00
Includes Approved Distance Education Addendum
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EDT 4
Designing Curriculum for Online Instruction
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or
CR/NC), Recommended preparation: CIS 200 or
205, Acceptable for credit: CSU
Modification of the curriculum design process for
online instruction: Restructuring course materials for
online teaching and learning and creating
accessible online materials for all learning styles;
locating and using course materials designed by
textbook publishers, and free online tools to create
course content; integrating free resources such as
e-books, learning objects, video and podcasts,
educational blogs, and multimedia into the
curriculum. 0860.00
EFF.
S10
JUSTIFICATION:
Course prepares participants to create, restructure,
locate and/or evaluate curriculum to use in an online
teaching environment. The 48 course (48ND) has
been taught and shown to be viable.
Stand Alone Course
Course is offered only by Merritt.
Includes Approved Distance Education Addendum
EDT 5
Creating Multimedia for Online Classes
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or
CR/NC), Acceptable for credit: CSU
S10
Creating multimedia content and objects for use in
online course management systems: Developing
videos, podcasts, video casts and other types of
multimedia using open source/free tools; creating
accessible multimedia. 0860.00
Course prepares participants to teach hybrid classes.
The 48 course (48NE) has been taught and shown to
be viable.
Stand Alone Course
Course is offered only by Merritt.
Includes Approved Distance Education Addendum
EDT 6
Providing Support for Online Learners
2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab (GR or CR/NC)
Part of proposed Online Certificate
S09
Online/hybrid teaching pedagogy: Providing support
to online students in the areas of technology, online
learning methodologies, study skills, preparation
before taking an online class, standards and models
for student/teacher contact. 0860.00
Course prepares participants to support the online or
hybrid student. The college plans to offer this course
as a short-term class during spring 2009.
Stand Alone Course
Course is offered only by Merritt.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
ENVST 48PD
Natural History of Maritime Provinces and
Newfoundland, Canada
0.5-5 Units, 0.5-5 hours lecture (GR or CR/NC)
Acceptable for credit CSU
Also offered as Biol 48OZ. Not open for credit to
students who have completed or are currently
enrolled in Biol 48OZ.
EFF.
S10
Introduction to the climate, geology, geologic
history, geomorphology, plants, animals and their
interactions in the Acadian and boreal forests of the
Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland. Emphasis
on the Gondwana connection, collapse of the North
Atlantic cod fisheries seabird colonies, and the first
European discovery of North America by Norsemen
in the year 1000 A.D. 0302.00
ENVST 62H
Natural History of Lassen Volcanic National Park
0.5-2.5 Units, 0.5-2.5 hours lecture (GR or CR/NC)
Acceptable for credit CSU
Also offered as Biol 62H. Not open for credit to
students who have completed or are currently
enrolled in Biol 62H. Formerly offered as Biol 107.
This instructor is continuing to create new field
natural history courses in line with Merritt College’s
long-standing tradition of offering courses (since the
1960’s) dealing with our natural world and teaching
them first-hand, on-site in the world’s major
ecosystems. Maritime Canada offers extraordinary
opportunities to see evidences of plate tectonics
first-hand, as well as outstanding World Heritage
Sites both cultural and natural and some of the most
densely-populated and accessible seabird nesting
colonies on earth.
Stand Alone Course
Course is offered only by Merritt.
F09
Introduction to the natural history of Lassen
Volcanic National Park: Climate, geology, geologic
history, geomorphology, plant communities, and
flora and fauna and their interactions in Lassen
Volcanic National Park, the most recently-active
volcano in California. 0303.00
LANHT 48OO
Cycles of Land Use: East Bay Studies and
Interpretation
3 Units, 3 hours lecture (GR or CR/NC)
JUSTIFICATION:
This course was offered many times as both a
biology course and as a geology course from the
1970’s into the 1990’s. It had good enrollment, but
hasn’t been taught for about 10 years. It was
allowed to deactivate in the current catalog.
However, students in the field studies program have
been requesting that the course be reactivated and
taught again.
Stand Alone Course
Course is offered only by Merritt.
F09
Study of the plant systems and human communities
of the East Bay: Integrated study of the geology,
hydrology, topography, botany, ecology, cultural
history, and resource management of the local
landscape; application of principles and practices of
landscape design and ecological restoration; and
use of field studies, mapping, oral histories, and
source materials to strengthen one’s connection to
the area’s past, present, and future. 0109.00
This 48 course was offered one time before, then
deactivated, and is being reactivated because there
is a demand for the course.
Stand Alone Course
Course is offered only by Merritt.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
LANHT 48OP
From Dams to Greywater: California Water Systems
And Alternatives
3 Units, 3 hours lecture (GR or CR/NC)
EFF.
F09
Study of California’s water systems and its influence
on regional agricultural, industrial, and urban
development and transformation of the San
Francisco watershed area: Integrated study of the
geography, hydrology, ecology, history, water policy,
ecological agriculture, permaculture, and resource
management of the San Francisco watershed area;
critical analysis of the social, political, and economic
forces that influenced water development and
current water management challenges; and
exploration of sustainable water harvesting and
wastewater treatment strategies.
LANHT 48PF
Joinery Structures for Landscape Horticulture
Construction
1.5 units, .5 hours lecture, 3 hours lab (GR or
CR/NC)
The 48 course has been offered one time before
and is being reactivated because there is a demand
for the course.
Stand Alone Course
Course is offered only by Merritt.
S09
Fundamentals of design and construction of small
structures for the yard and garden: Focus on
developing designs with structural joinery
construction and joinery hand skill techniques using
traditional Japanese hand tools on personal and
community non-profit projects. 0109.00
LANHT 892
Summer Pruning for Deciduous Fruit Trees
0 units, 3 hours lecture CR/NC
Short-Term course: 1 week
JUSTIFICATION:
The need for this more specific course offering is
driven by increased student and community
demand. This growing interest, the maturing skill
and sophistication of the potential student
population, and the continuing community service
potential developed by past and future work,
generates and supports this demand.
Stand Alone Course
This course it taught by Merritt only.
S09
Fee based course. For information only.
This course it taught by Merritt only.
Summer pruning of the majority of deciduous fruit
trees grown in the Bay Area: Including but not
limited to peach, pear, apple, plum, cherry, and
persimmon. 6822.00
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
COURSE ADDITIONS
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
ADD:
EFF.
JUSTIFICATION:
LANHT 893
Young Tree Training: Pruning for Structure and
Form
0 units, 3 hours lecture (.17 term hours) CR/NC
Short-Term course: 1 week
S09
Fee based course. For information only.
This course it taught by Merritt only.
Overview of young tree training for structure and
form: How to remove root and structural defects,
and to prevent risky and expensive problems when
the tree is mature. Includes guidelines for
purchasing quality nursery stock. Intended for
students at all levels of pruning expertise. 6822.00
LANHT 894A-D
Arborist Exam Study and Arboriculture Continuing
Education
0 units, 4 hours @ each level for total of 16 hours,
Both Letter Grade or CR/NC
Short-Term course: 16 lecture hours
S09
Fee based course. For information only.
This course it taught by Merritt only.
Note: There is an exam July 11, 2008 in Concord.
Taking this class does not register you for the
exam. Students must sign up for the exam with ISA
on their own. Visit www.isa-arbor.com for details
Lanht 894A: Test psychology and multiple choice
question analysis/writing skills. Soil management
basics including tree/soil relations, nutrition and
fertilization and water management. Tree
identification and selection, includes outdoor walk.
Lanht 894B: Tree installation practices and
principles of tree biology, climbing and work safety.
Includes outdoor demo.
Lanht 894C: Overview of pruning, urban forestry.
Discussion of the process of diagnosis and
treatment, including case study analysis.
Lanht 894D: Tree protection for construction, tree
risk assessment and management. Mock mini
exam, modeled on the ISA Certified Arborist Exam
and going over answers for the latter part of the
class. 6822.00
.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College:
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: April 6, 2009
SUBSTANTIVE COURSE CHANGES
SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
COURSE CHANGE FROM:
COMM 13
Ethnic Perceptions in Mass Media
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Also offered as Afram 13. Not open for
credit to students who have completed
or are currently enrolled in Afram 13.
Role of mass media in perceptions of
race and culture: Social and
psychological development of ethnic
perceptions.
TO:
COMM 13
Mass Media and Cultural Perceptions
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Role of mass media in perceptions of
race, gender, disability, and other
cultural identities: Examination of social
and psychological development of
stereotypes and other perceptions.
S10
SPAN 31A
Intermediate Conversational Spanish
3 units, 3 hours lecture
SPAN 31A
Intermediate Conversational Spanish
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Intermediate-level conversational
Spanish: Grammar review as needed;
readings from conversation textbook,
newspapers, and magazines in
Spanish.
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Emphasis on intermediate-level
conversational practice: Grammar
review as needed; readings from
conversation textbook, newspapers,
and magazines in Spanish.
3 units, 3 hours lecture
S10
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JUSTIFICATION:
Course is being updated and changed
to reflect the requirements of the
planned Communication AA degree and
to aid with transfer. It is also no longer
being crosslisted with Afram 13.
During the course of a routine update
we discovered that the titles differed
slightly with another college. We
changed the title to correspond to BCC.