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Curriculum proposal number 2008.06
Maui Community College
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) Form
Course
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1. Author(s): Ann Coopersmith
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2. Department: STEM
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3. Date submitted to Curriculum Committee: 19 September 2008
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4. Type of action:
Addition:
regular
other; specify:
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Modification:
alpha/number
title
credits
description
5. Existing course:
Alpha:
Number:
prerequisite
corequisite
recommended prep
other; specify:
Title:
Credits: credits
6. Proposed new/modified course:
Alpha: OCN Number: 201L Title: Science of the Sea Laboratory
Credits: 1
7. Reason for this curriculum action:
This is a course that has been considered to be included in the curriculum for several years.
Oceanography/Science of the Sea (OCN 201) is a popular course at MCC and there is a growing interest
in the marine sciences in general among students through out the state. This course is taught at five other
campuses in the UH System.
8. New course description (or year of catalog and page number of current course description, if
unchanged):
Introduces instrumentation and methods used in oceanographic observations and research. Demonstrates
oceanographic principles through laboratory and field data collection and analysis.
9. Pre-requisite(s) – see Prerequisite Style Sheet for samples:
OCN 201 with grade of C or better (or concurrent). MATH 23 or higher with grade of C or better, or
placement at MATH 25 or MATH 100.; or consent.
no
yes
10. Co-requisite(s): [see above]
11. Recommended preparation: ICS 101 or equivalent.
12. Cross listed:
no
yes; cite course alpha & number:
13. Student contact hours per week:
hr. lecture
3 hr. lab
hr. lecture/lab
hr. other; explain:
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14. Grading: Standard (Letter, Cr/NCr, Audit)
Explain, if not Standard grading:
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15. Repeatable for credit:
no
yes; maximum is
credit or
unlimited.
(Most courses are not repeatable for additional credit; exceptions are courses such as internships and co-op
courses.)
16. Special fees required:
no
yes; explain:
17. Proposed term of first offering: Fall
semester of 2009
year.
18. List catalog used and then degrees, certificates, prerequisites, and catalog sections and their page
numbers affected by this proposal:
catalog: 2008-2009
degrees: AA pages, 11-16; AS&AAS, page 20
certificates: CO Marine Natrualist I&II and MOP, page 53
prerequisite: OCN 201, page 129
19. Maximum enrollment: 20 Rationale, if less than 35: size of science labs
20. Special resources (personnel, supplies, etc.) required:
software
no
yes; explain: Latest version of ArcGIS
21. Course is restricted to particular room type:
no
yes; explain: science lab
22. Special scheduling considerations:
no
yes; explain:
23. Method(s) of delivery appropriate for this course: (check all that apply)
Traditional
HITS/Interactive TV
Cable TV
Online
Hybrid
Other, explain:
24. Mark all college-wide general education SLOs this course supports.
Std 1 - Written Communications
Std 2 – Quantitative Reasoning
Std 3 - Information Retrieval and Technology
Std 4 - Oral Communication
Std 5 - Critical Reasoning
Std 6 – Creativity
Other General Education SLOs, such as Ethics, Scientific Inquiry, or Service Learning.
Explain: Scientific Inquiry
25. List all program SLOs this course supports? (Explain, if necessary)
Program SLO 1:
Program SLO 2:
Program SLO 3:
Program SLO 4:
Program SLO 5:
26.
Explain:
Explain:
Explain:
Explain:
Explain:
Course fulfils a requirement for the BAS ABIT degree:
Pre-ABIT (PA)
Business Core (BC)
Information Technology Core (IC)
Capstone Course (CC)
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Course is a specialization elective for the BAS ABIT degree (SE):
Course fulfils the following general education elective for the BAS ABIT degree (GE):
Quantitative (QR)
English (EN)
Humanities (HU)
Social Science (SS)
Other: Only one credit of Natural Science elective
Course fulfils the natural science requirement for the BAS ABIT degree (NS)
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27.
28.
Course is a requirement for this CTE (Career Technical Education) program AS/AAS
degree or certificate (PR):
Course is a program elective for this CTE program AS/AAS degree or certificate (PE):
Course fulfills the following general education elective for CTE (Career Technical Education)
AS/AAS degrees:
Quantitative (QR)
English (EN)
Communication (CO)
Humanities (HU)
Natural Science (NS)
Social Science (SS)
Other: Only one credit of Natural Science requirement. Catalog should say "OCN 201 &
201L".
Course satisfies the following category for the AA degree*:
Category I: Foundations/Skills: Foundations I
Written Communication in English (FW)
Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
Symbolic Reasoning (FS)
Category I: Foundations/Skills: Foundations II
Computer/Information Processing and Retrieval (FI)
Numercy (FN)
Oral Communication in English (FO)
Category II Breadth of Understanding and Experience
Human Understanding
The Individual (IN)
The Community (CM)
Human Expression (HE)
Environmental Awareness (EA)
Asia/Pacific Perspective (AP)
Category III Focus/Specialization/Area of Interest
Area of Interest Requirement: Name/Alpha of Interest Area:
Elective (EL): Alpha of Elective
Other Graduation Requirements
Writing Intensive (is appropriate for WI)
Science Lab (SL)
Hawai’i Emphasis (HI)
* Submit the appropriate form(s) to have the course placed in the requested category (ies). Submit a course
outline, CAR, and appropriate forms to both the Curriculum Committee and the Foundations Board, if the
course satisfies Category I: Foundations/Skills: Foundations I or II.
29. Course
increases
decreases
makes no change to number of credits required for program(s)
affected by this action. Explain, if necessary:
30. Course is taught at another UH campus (see Sections 5 and 6 above):
no Explain why this course is proposed for MCC:
yes Specify college(s), course, alpha, and number where same or similar course is taught:
HonCC, Science of the Sea Lab, OCN 201L
LCC, Sci of the Sea Lab, OCN 201L
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UH-Manoa & WCC, Science of the Sea Laboratory, OCN 201L
UH-Hilo, Oceanography Lab, MARE 201L
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31. Course is:
Not appropriate for articulation.
Appropriate* for articulation as a general education course at:
UHCC
UH Manoa UH Hilo UHWO
Previously articulated* as a general education course at:
UHCC UH Manoa UH Hilo UHWO
*Note: Submit Course Articulation Form if course is already articulated, or is appropriate for articulation,
as a general education (100-, 200-level) course.
Appropriate for articulation by PCC agreement at:
UHCC
UH Manoa
UH Hilo
UHWO Explain:
Appropriate for articulation or has previously been articulated to a specific department or institution:
UHCC UH Manoa UH Hilo UHWO
Outside UH system Explain:
32. Additional Information (add additional pages if needed):
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Maui Community College
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) Signature Page
__________________________________________________________________________
Proposed by: Author or Program Coordinator
Date
__________________________________________________________________________
Checked by: Academic Subject Area Representative to Curriculum Committee Date
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Requested by Department: Department Chair
Date
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Recommended by: Curriculum Chair
Date
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Approved by Academic Senate: Academic Senate Chair
Date
__________________________________________________________________________
Endorsed by: Chief Academic Officer
Date
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Approved by: Chancellor
Date
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Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
2.
OCN
Number
201L
Course Title
Science of the Sea Laboratory
Credits
1
Department
STEM Author Ann Coopersmith
Date of Outline
10 September 2008
2014
Course Description:
Introduces instrumentation and methods used in oceanographic observations
and research. Demonstrates oceanographic principles through laboratory and
field data collection and analysis.
Effective Date Fall 2009
5-year Review Date
Cross-list
3.
Contact Hours/Type
3/Laboratory
Pre-requisites
OCN 201 with grade of C or better (or concurrent). MATH 23 or higher
with grade of C or better, or placement at MATH 25 or MATH 100.
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
yes
no
Co-requisites
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
ICS 101 or equivalent
AA EA - Environmental Awareness
SL - Science Lab
AS Program
NS - Natural Science
AAS Program
NS - Natural Science
BAS NS - Natural Science
Developmental
Other Explain: CO Marine Natrualist I&II and Marine Option Program
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education and/or
program SLOS this course supports.
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5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7. Recommended Course Content & Approximate Time Spent on Each
Topic and #9. Suggested Course Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II. III.) to
designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. explain the basic concepts and principles of oceanography;
II. demonstrate the use of standard oceanographic equipment, explain the data collection protocol,
and the importance of the data collected by each;
III. design and carry out an experiment including observation, developing a question and hypothesis,
and data collection and analysis.
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills and/or PLO
For assessment, link these to #7. Recommended Course Content & Approximate Time Spent on Each
Topic and #9. Suggested Course Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b., c…n.)to
designate competencies/concepts/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. explain and demonstrate use of navigation aids including: marine charts, maps, geographic
positioning systems and geographical information systems (GPS/GIS), and celestial and
instrument navigation;
b. demonstrate correct use of instruments and interpret data collected for water depth, various water
quality parameters, surface currents, light and sound in the ocean, planktonic marine organisms;
c. demonstrate methods for accessing data and resources from internet for oceanic water quality,
solar radiation, ocean productivity, weather, waves and swells, GIS mapping, and various tracking
data;
d. explain the principles and give illustrations and/or examples of the geological origin of the ocean,
seafloor spreading, and plate tectonics; marine sedimentation; ocean circulation and relationship to
climate, weather, and severe weather; causes and effects of ocean waves; primary and secondary
productivity; differences between ocean ecosystems; adaptations of marine organisms to different
habitats; and
e. explain the causes and effects of local and global environmental changes on the ocean.
7. Suggested Course Content & Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
1 week
1 week
(I,II,b,c,d)
1-2 weeks
experiment: design, data collection, results, and reports (I,II,III,a,b,c,d,e)
geography of the ocean, marine charts, maps, navigation aids, GPS/GIS, celestial and
instrument navigation (I,II,a,d)
sea floor spreading, plate tectonics, bathymetry, techniques for determining depth,
marine sediments (I,II,b,c,d)
water quality: salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, alkalinity,
nitrates, phosphates, silicates; nutrient cycles; Hawai’i ocean observing system
(HiOOS), primary & secondary productivity (I,II,b,c,e)
ocean water circulation: surface currents, water masses, and deep circulation
severe weather (storms, hurricanes), El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), satellite
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1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
tracking (I,II,b,c,d,e)
open ocean waves, shallow water waves, beach erosion; tides: causes, prediction,
variations (I,II,c,d)
light and sound in the ocean (I,II,b,e)
distribution of marine life, marine ecosystems, adaptations (I,II,c,d,e)
plankton sampling and identification (I,II,b,c,d,e)
marine debris, water pollution, global warming, ocean acidification (I,II,c,e)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Pipkin, Bernard F., Donn S. Gorsline, Richard E. Casey, Dean Dunn, and Stephen A. Schellenberg.
2000. Laboratory Exercises in Oceanography, 3rd edition, WH Freeman, San Francisco.
Morris, Kalon W., 2005. Introduction to Oceanography Lab Manual, 2nd edition, Kendall Hunt,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: local navigational charts and maps and manuals for scientific
field and lab equipment.
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: ArcGIS software and instructions and
Zooplankton Methodology Manual by Roger Harris, Peter Wiebe, Jurgen Lenz, and Hein-Rune
Skjoldal.
9. Suggested Course Requirements & Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Concepts/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being
offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
10 –50%
0–30%
0 –30%
0–20%
0–20%
30–50%
10–20%
examinations including written quizzes, midterm(s), and/or a final covering
discussions, media presentations, lab activities, field trips, guest speakers, and
reading assignments (I,II,a,b,c,d,e);
lab practical exams (I,II,a,b,c,d,e);
reading and writing summaries and/or reactions to articles concerning
oceanaographic issues [includes newspapers, broadcast video, CD-ROMs, DVDs,
magazines, journals, lectures, web-based material, etc.] (I,II,a,b,c,d,e);
reading assigned text materials, notes, and/or answering discussion questions
(I,II,a,b,c,d,e);
participation in class discussions, and group or individual oral reports
(I,II,III,a,b,c,d,e);
laboratory and/or field skills, experiments, and activities (I,II,a,b,c,d,e);
experiment [making observations, stating a problem, asking a question, formulating
a hypothesis, designing and carrying out procedure to test the hypothesis, collecting
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0–20%
8–10%
and analyzing data, and writing a report that includes an abstract, introduction,
materials and methods, data tables, charts, graphs, data analysis, discussion of
results, conclusion and summary, references and work cited] (I,II,III,a,b,c,d,e);
projects, reports, civic engagement activities, and/or Service-Learning (I,
II,a,b,c,d,e); and
punctuality, attendance, and participation (I,II,III,a,b,c,d,e).
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of
the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to
a. exams and quizzes with feedback and discussion;
b. field and lab practical exams;
c. demonstrations and class discussions;
d. problem solving;
e. narrated PowerPoint presentations;
f. videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs with detailed viewing guides and discussion questions;
g. lab activities including reports, experiments, lab skill lessons, data collection and analysis, and
other activities;
h. field trips including field notes, activities, observations, and data collection;
i. guest speakers and attendance at public lectures;
j. group activities;
k. oral reports and other student presentations;
l. games and simulations;
m. homework assignments such as
- reading appropriate materials related to oceanography, such as magazines, journals, webpages,
and other sources, and watching television programs, videos, DVD;
- reading text and reference materials and answering discussion questions;
- researching environmental issues and problems;
n. web-based assignments and activities;
o. reflective journals;
p. group and/ or individual research projects with reports or poster presentations;
q. study logs and study groups;
r. Service-Learning, community service, and/or civic engagement projects; and
s. other contemporary learning techniques (such as problem-based learning, investigative case-based
learning, co-op, internships, self-paced programs, etc.)
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards
Key:
3 = Major Emphasis: The student is actively involved (uses, reinforces, applies, and evaluated) in the student learning outcomes. The learner
outcome is the focus of the class.
2 = Moderate Emphasis: The student uses, reinforces, applies and is evaluated by this learner outcome, but it is not the focus of the class
1 = Minor Emphasis: The student is provided an opportunity to use, reinforce, and apply this learner outcome but does not get evaluated on this
learner outcome
0 = No Emphasis: The student does not address this learner outcome
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OCN
Standard 1 - Written Communication
Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and
purposes.
201L
Outcome 1.1 - Use writing to discover and articulate ideas.
Outcome 1.2 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose for any intended communication.
Outcome 1.3 - Choose language, style, and organization appropriate to particular purposes and audiences.
Outcome 1.4 - Gather information and document sources appropriately.
Outcome 1.5 - Express a main idea as a thesis, hypothesis, or other appropriate statement.
Outcome 1.6 - Develop a main idea clearly and concisely with appropriate content.
Outcome 1.7 - Demonstrate a mastery of the conventions of writing, including grammar, spelling, and mechanics.
Outcome 1.8 - Demonstrate proficiency in revision and editing.
Outcome 1.9 - Develop a personal voice in written communication.
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2
2
3
3
2
2
2
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Standard 2 - Quantitative Reasoning
Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to
solve problems of quantative reasoning accurately and appropriately.
Outcome 2.1 - Apply numeric, graphic, and symbolic skills and other forms of quantitative reasoning accurately
and appropriately.
Outcome 2.2 - Demonstrate mastery of mathematical concepts, skills, and applications, using technology when
appropriate.
Outcome 2.3 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of quantitative problem solving.
Outcome 2.4 - Formulate and test hypotheses using numerical experimentation.
Outcome 2.5 - Define quantitative issues and problems, gather relevant information, analyze that information, and
present results.
Outcome 2.6 - Assess the validity of statistical conclusions.
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2
2
3
3
1
Standard 3 - Information Retrieval and Technology
Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
Outcome 3.1 - Use print and electronic information technology ethically and responsibly.
Outcome 3.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of basic vocabulary, concepts, and operations of information retrieval and
technology.
Outcome 3.3 - Recognize, identify, and define an information need.
Outcome 3.4 - Access and retrieve information through print and electronic media, evaluating the accuracy and
authenticity of that information.
Outcome 3.5 - Create, manage, organize, and communicate information through electronic media.
Outcome 3.6 - Recognize changing technologies and make informed choices about their appropriateness and
use.
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2
2
2
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2
Standard 4 - Oral Communication
Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of
audiences and purposes.
Outcome 4.1 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose of any intended communication.
Outcome 4.2 - Gather, evaluate, select, and organize information for the communication.
Outcome 4.3 - Use language, techniques, and strategies appropriate to the audience and occasion.
Outcome 4.4 - Speak clearly and confidently, using the voice, volume, tone, and articulation appropriate to the
audience and occasion.
Outcome 4.5 - Summarize, analyze, and evaluate oral communications and ask coherent questions as needed.
Outcome 4.6 - Use competent oral expression to initiate and sustain discussions.
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Standard 5 - Critical Thinking
Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve
problems.
Outcome 5.1 - Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and questions contained in a body of information.
Outcome 5.2 - Identify and analyze assumptions and underlying points of view relating to an issue or problem.
Outcome 5.3 - Formulate research questions that require descriptive and explanatory analyses.
Outcome 5.4 - Recognize and understand multiple modes of inquiry, including investigative methods based on
observation and analysis.
Outcome 5.5 - Evaluate a problem, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant facts, opinions, assumptions,
issues, values, and biases through the use of appropriate evidence.
Outcome 5.6 - Apply problem-solving techniques and skills, including the rules of logic and logical sequence.
Outcome 5.7 - Synthesize information from various sources, drawing appropriate conclusions.
Outcome 5.8 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of logical reasoning.
Outcome 5.9 - Reflect upon and evaluate their thought processes, value system, and world views in comparison
to those of others.
Standard 6 - Creativity
Program graduates are able to express originality through a variety of forms.
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