PERALTA
PERALTA COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
COLLEGE
DISTRICT
DISTRICT
Curriculum & Instruction
Recommendations
October 2010
Educational Services
Office of the Vice Chancellor
Presented and Approved at Board Meeting of October 12, 2010
Berkeley City College
College of Alameda
Laney
Merritt
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
October 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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College of Alameda.............................................................................................................. 1
Berkeley City College ........................................................................................................... 6
Laney College ...................................................................................................................... 7
Merritt College ...................................................................................................................... 9
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For
CIPD Approval: 10/4/2010
Date Submitted For
Board Approval: 10/12/2010
Curriculum Item:
EFF.
Berkeley Modified Course
S 11
JUSTIFICATION:
Updating course description. UCN course also
offered by Laney.
AFRAM 1, Introduction to African American Studies
3 Units, 3 hours lecture, (GR)
Overview of the field of African Amerian Studies:
History, literature, the arts and material culture, as well
as sociological, political, economic, public policy, and
philosophical perspectives on the experience of people
of African descent in the United States.
2203.01
Berkeley Modified Course
S 11
Changing prerequisite to recommended
preparation and cross listing with MMART 228C.
Course only offered by Berkeley City College.
CIS 228C, Introduction to InDesign Desktop
Publishing
2 Units, 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, (GR/PNP)
Recommended preparation: CIS 200
Also offered as MMART 228C. Not open for credit to
students who have completed or are currently enrolled
in MMART 228C.
Introduction to the use of InDesign page-layout
software: Basics of page layout, font selection and
formatting, setting defaults, text and graphic placement,
graphic scanning, and laser printing.
0702.10
Berkeley Modified Course
S 11
Updating course description and changing
prerequisite to recommended preparation.
Course only offered by BCC.
MMART 153, Digital Cinematography Basics
1.5 Units, 1.5 hours lecture, (GR/PNP)
Recommended preparation: MMART 151A/151LA,
MMART 154
Digital camera use: Manual functions and settings,
camera movement, pre-production preparation, on-set
protocol, motion picture aesthetics, industry and on-set
terminology, duties and responsibilities of the camera
team.
Berkeley Modified Course
S 11
Updated course title and changed description.
Course only offered by BCC.
MMART 154, Video Production Fundamentals
1.5 Units, 1.5 hours lecture, (GR/PNP)
Introduction to project planning and video production
basics: Pre-production, local resources, on-set
etiquette, camera operation, lighting, sound recording,
preparation for post-production.
1
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For
CIPD Approval: 10/4/2010
Date Submitted For
Board Approval: 10/12/2010
Curriculum Item:
EFF.
Berkeley New Course
S 11
JUSTIFICATION:
New Course. Cross Listing from CIS 228C.
Course only offered by BCC.
MMART 228C, Intro to InDesign Desktop
Publishing
2 Units, 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, (GR/PNP)
Recommended preparation: CIS 200
Also offered as CIS 228C. Not open for credit to
students who have completed or are currently enrolled
in CIS 228C.
Introduction to the use of InDesign page-layout
software: Basics of page layout, font selection and
formatting, setting defaults, text and graphic placement,
graphic scanning, and laser printing.
0614.50
Berkeley New Course
S 11
Cross listing existing course CIS 229C. Trains
students in the use of the fastest growing page
layout program in the market.
MMART 229C, InDesign Desktop Publishing-Continuation
2 Units, 1.5 hours ecture, 1.5 hours lab (GR/PNP)
Also offered as CIS 229C. Not open for credit to
students who have completed or are currently enrolled
in CIS 229C.
Advanced use of InDesign page-layout software :
Developing grids; creating, editing, and applying styles;
designing tables of contents; building and formatting
data tables; creating and formatting jumplines, working
with spot and process color; framing, keylining,
grouping objects, working with service bureaus,
managing typefaces. Not open for credit to students
who have completed or are currently enrolled in CIS
229C.
0614.50
Berkeley New Course
S 11
Previously offered successfully as an
experimental course (HUMAN 248UA). 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
HUMAN 226, Global Cinema (Screening)
1 Units, 3 hours lab, (P/NP)
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.
1599.00
2
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For
CIPD Approval: 10/4/2010
Date Submitted For
Board Approval: 10/12/2010
Curriculum Item:
EFF.
JUSTIFICATION:
Berkeley New Course
S 11
Previously offered as MMART 048UY. This
course will provide students in any multimedia
discipline a basic working knowledge of lighting
for motion picture. The course will also provide
the Multimedia Arts Program a feeder course for
our full-fledged video production courses and as
a model for future short-term and weekendoffered courses. The course is expected to
generally be offered in a short term, six-week
format.
Stand-alone course.
MMART 157, Beginning Motion Picture Lighting
1.5 Units, 1.5 hours lecture, (GR/PNP)
Lighting basics for motion picture: Lighting theory,
electricity and safety, use of lighting equipment,
accessories and tools, on-set protocol, motion picture
aesthetics, industry and on-set terminology, duties and
responsibilities of the lighting team.
Berkeley Informational Items
S 11
DE addendum
HIST 002B, History of European Civilization
To offer 100% internet based
DE addendum
PSYCH 10, Psychology and Life: Basic Principles
To offer 100% internet based
3
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For
CIPD Approval: 10/4/2010
Curriculum Item:
Date Submitted For
Board Approval: 10/12/2010
EFF.
JUSTIFICATION:
New Program: AA and Certificate of Achievement
COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES
Required courses
BUS 202
Business Math
*ENG 100
College Composition and Reading
COMM 6
Intercultural Communication
COMM 45
Public Speaking
COPED 451 Occupational Work Experience
HLTED 001
Health Education
HUSV 109
Diverse Populations
HUSV 110
Social Services Specializations I
HUSV 111
Social Services Specializations II
Electives (see below)
3
4
3
3
1
3
2
3
3
6
31
Choose six (6) units from the following electives:
ANTHR 3
HUSV 114
SOCSC 101
SOC 1
SOC 2
SOC 5
SOC 8
SOC 13
Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Community Health Work
Introduction to Social Services
Introduction to Sociology
Social problems
Minority Groups
Crime and Deviance
Sociology of the Family
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
*A higher level English course may be substituted for this requirement.
**For the Certificate of Achievement, students must complete the 31 units Core courses.
For the Associate Degree, students must complete the 31 unit Core courses plus 29
units of General Education requirements and elective courses.
4
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For
CIPD Approval: 10/4/2010
Curriculum Item:
Date Submitted For
Board Approval: 10/12/2010
EFF.
JUSTIFICATION:
Revision to Existing Program: AA and Certificate of Achievement
SOCIAL SERVICES PARAPROFESSIONAL
Required Core Courses Units
*BUS 201 Business Communications
Or
*ENGL 100 College Composition and Reading
COMM 6 Intercultural Communication
COPED 451 Occupational Work Experience
HLTED 001 Health Education
HUSV 101 Case Management in Human Services
HUSV 108 Helping Skills for Human Services Paraprofessionals
HUSV 109 Diverse Populations in Human Services
HUSV 110 Social Services Specializations I
HUSV 111 Social Services Specializations II
HUSV 112 Seminar for Field Experience in Social Services I
HUSV 113 Seminar for Field Experience in Social Services II
SOCSC 101 Introduction to Social Services
3
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
29-30
*A higher level English course may be substituted for this requirement.
**For the Certificate of Achievement, students must complete the 29-30 units Core courses.
For the Associate Degree, students must complete the 29-30 unit Core courses plus 30-31
units of General Education requirements and elective courses.
5
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For
CIPD Approval: 10/4/2010
Date Submitted For
Board Approval: 10/12/2010
Curriculum Item:
EFF.
JUSTIFICATION:
Revised Program (previously approved at CIPD, but never submitted to state)
AA and Certificate of Achievement
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
*BUS 201 Business Communications
Or
*ENGL 100 College Composition and Reading
BIOL 10 Introduction to Biology
COPED 451 Occupational Work Experience
HLTED 001 Health Education
HLTOC 201 Medical Terminology I
HLTOC 202 Medical Terminology II
HUSV 101 Case Management in Human Services
HUSV 108 Helping Skills for Human Services Paraprofessionals
HUSV 109 Diverse Populations in Human Services
HUSV 112 Seminar for Field Experience in Social Services I
HSUV 113 Seminar for Field Experience in Social Services II
HUSV 114 Introduction to Community Health Work
3
4
4
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
28-29
*A higher level English course may be substituted for this requirement.
**For the Certificate of Achievement, students must complete the 28-29 units Core courses.
For the Associate Degree, students must complete the 28-29 units Core courses plus 31-32
units of General Education requirements and elective courses.
COA Modified Course
S 11
Changing course description. Part of a
districtwide change, already adopted by Laney and
Merritt.
AFRAM 5, The African American Family In The
United States
History related to the formation of the black family: From
slavery to current debates about the structure of black
families. Examination of effects of larger demographic,
political and social changes on African-American
families.
S 11
COA New Course
This course will be a core course in a program in
organizational management; and an elective in a
program in public administration; as part of the
Community Development and Public Service
Initiative project.
Stand Alone Course
POSCI 32, Learning Organization Governance
3 Units, 3 hours lecture (GR/PNP)
Examination of various theories and practices of shared
governance in social/civil sector learning organizations:
management, administration, and leadership. Service
learning format involving the following areas: Planning,
Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting,
and Budgeting within an organizational setting.
2102.00
6
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For
CIPD Approval: 10/4/2010
Date Submitted For
Board Approval: 10/12/2010
Curriculum Item:
EFF.
College of Alameda Informational Items
S 11
JUSTIFICATION:
CIS 205, Computer Literacy
DE Adendum
HUMAN 15, Popular Culture
DE Adendum
POSCI 32, Learning Organization Governance
DE Adendum
SPAN 1A, Elementary Spanish
DE Adendum
SPAN 1B, Elementary Spanish
DE Adendum
Laney Modified Course
S 11
Updating course description. UCN course also
offered by BCC.
AFRAM 1, Introduction to African American Studies
3 Units, 3 hours lecture, (GR)
Overview of the field of African American Studies:
History, literature, the arts and material culture, as well
as sociological, political, economic, public policy, and
philosophical perspectives on the experience of people
of African descent in the United States.
2203.01
Laney New Course
S 11
Theory, preparation and practice in advanced
math and business theory to match the needs of
the current industry requirements for business
ownership.
Stand Alone
CULIN 233 How to Open a Baking Business
2 Units, 2 hours lecture, (GR)
Preparation for opening a bakery business: Emphasis
in math, accounting, investment, financing, budgeting,
food cost and pricing.
1306.31
Laney Informational Items:
S 11
SPAN 22A
To offer course 100% internet based.
DE Addendum
DE Addendum
SPAN 22B
To offer course 100% internet based.
7
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For
CIPD Approval: 10/4/2010
Date Submitted For
Board Approval: 10/12/2010
Curriculum Item:
EFF.
Laney New Fee Course
F 10
JUSTIFICATION:
New fee based course.
PE 800, Masters Swimming
24 hours lab
Activity class: Progressive, challenging aerobic and
anaerobic swim workouts; Improved cardiovascular
fitness; Increased speed; Efficient technique.
6822.00
Laney College New Program
Biomanufacturing Certificate of Achievement
The biomanufacturing program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for
employment in the biomanufacturing/pharmaceutical industry. Students study basic biotechnology and
biomanufacturing skills in one semester, earning them a Certificate of Proficiency in Biomanufacturing Skills. Students
may then continue their academic training by taking additional courses to earn a Certificate of Achievement in
Biomanufacturing gaining the skills and knowledge necessary for a higher level of employment within the
manufacturing sector of the pharmaceutical industry.
Career Opportunities in
Manufacturing and production ex. material handlers, manufacturing assistant or technician, instrumentation and
calibration technicians, media prep assistant Research and Development ex. laboratory assistant or technician, green
house worker, animal caretakers Quality control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) ex. QC technician, QA specialist or
assistant
First Semester
BIOL 075 Fundamentals of Biotechnology
MATH 208 MATH 208
CHEM 030A Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
2
3
4
Second Semester
BIOL 076 Principles of Biomanufacturing
BIOL 003 Microbiology
3
5
TOTAL UNITS
17
This certificate is currently offered as a Certificate of Proficiency. The college will seek Chancellor’s Office approval to
offer this as a “low-unit” Certificate of Achievement thus allowing this award to appear on students’ transcripts.
8
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For
CIPD Approval: 10/4/2010
Date Submitted For
Board Approval: 10/12/2010
Curriculum Item:
EFF.
Merritt New Course
S 11
Formerly Biosc 48NC. The Human Genetics and
Genomics I courses offer the students the unique
opportunity of publishing their research in a peerreviewed scientific journal. This course is
designed to take the student through the process,
from the actual writing of the paper to editing and
reviewing other?s work. This class is directed
toward the complex world of scientific writing.
Editing, the peer-review process, and
interpretation of reviews prepare the student to
write a scientific manuscript.
BIOSC 34, Writing for the Scientific Journal
1-3 Units, 1 – 3 hours lecture, (GR/PNP)
Prerequisite: BIOL 036 and BIOSC 030
Recommended Preparation: Engl 1A
Introduction to writing for the scientific journal: Writing,
editing, and reviewing other’s work; comparison of
private publications with that of society-based and
open-access publications; using the Internet for data
collection and analysis, copyright issues, and databased referencing such as PubMed Central; deposition
of data in archived web sites such as GenBank; writing
a scientific manuscript, editing, the peer-review
process, and interpretation of reviews.
0430.00
Merritt New Course
S 11
Formerly Biosc 48NI. Merritt College is launching
into certification programs in various fields of
biotechnology. This course will be part of the
required certification program for the genomics
field. As demonstrated by the biotech surveys
results sent to industry by the College of
Alameda, it is clear that employers within the
Genomics industry demand that students have
mastery-level skills in micro-robotics as used in
shot-gun sequencing.
BIOSC 35, Micro-Robotics in DNA Sequencing
5 Units, 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR/PNP)
Introduction to use of small-scale instrumentation
involved in DNA sequencing: Bar coding and project
management, sterile technique and reagents and
enzymes in DNA sequencing, software management
techniques in capillary sequencers and auxiliary
instrumentation software, and future of DNA
sequencing.
0430.00
Merritt New Course
JUSTIFICATION:
S 11
BIOSC 36, Scientific Presentation
3 Units, 3 hours lecture, (GR/PNP)
Introduction to visual and oral communication skills
necessary for presenting scientific research to the
public: Developing a proposal, abstract, and poster
presentation; emphasis on preparatory work such as
the literature review, organizational and oral
presentation skills, and ethics in presentations.
0430.00
9
Formerly Biosc 48NJ. Merritt College is launching
into certification programs in various fields of
biotechnology. This course will be part of the
required certification program for most biotech
fields. As demonstrated by the biotech surveys
results sent to industry by the College of
Alameda, it is clear that employers demand that
students have well-tuned communication skills.
As a result, the students certified in the
bioscience programs will be required to develop
oral, written, and visual communication skills.
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For
CIPD Approval: 10/4/2010
Date Submitted For
Board Approval: 10/12/2010
Curriculum Item:
EFF.
Merritt New Course
S 11
The students in this course will be transitioning
into a role that requires them to demonstrate the
skills previously taught in CHCAS 202A and
202B. It will allow the students to have
supervision and guidance while transitioning into
this new role.
COPED 470G, Work Experience for the Chronic
Care Assistant
2 Units, 2 hours lab, (P/NP)
Prerequisite: CHCAS 202A and CHCAS 202B
Corequisite: CHCAS 202C
Supervised work experience for the medical assistant
transitioning into the role of the chronic care assistant.
1299.00
Merritt New Course
F 10
Our health sector partners and the Unity Counsel
has expressed the need to have competent
clinical medical assistants who are prepared to
take the California Certification Exam.
Certification is known to increase
professionalism, decrease liability risks in several
areas of practices.
MEDAS 202, Review for Certification for Medical
Assistants
4 Units, 4 hours lecture, (P/NP)
Review of the content necessary for certification as a
clinical and/or administrative medical assistant in
California.
1208.10
Merritt Informational Items
JUSTIFICATION:
F 10
DE Addendum
ENGL 201A, Preparation for Composition and
Reading
Hybrid: 60% online,
DE Addendum
ENGL 201B, Preparation for Composition and
Reading
Hybrid: 60% online,
MEDAS 202, Review for Certification for Medical
Assistants
DE Addendum
Hybrid, 85% online,
10