Curriculum proposal number 2010.59 University of Hawaii Maui College Curriculum Action Request (CAR) Form Course For Banner use: ___ SCACRSE 1. Author(s): Joie Taylor ___ SCAPREQ ___ CAPPs 2. Department: STEM ___ WebCT-Detl ___ CoReq-Detl ___ Equiv-Detl 3. Date submitted to Curriculum Committee: 4/04/2011 ___ Old Inactivated ___ Crosslist done 4. Type of action: Addition: regular other; specify: 5. Existing course: Alpha: Number: credits ___ Another prereq Modification: alpha/number title credits description pre-requisite co-requisite recommended prep other; specify: Title: 6. Proposed new/modified course: Alpha: SSM Number:101 Title: Introduction to the Science of Sustainability Credits: Credits: 3 7. Reason for this curriculum action: This course will support the AAS in Business Careers Option IV-Sustainability and will be a requirement for the BAS Sustainable Science Management program completion. It will provide students with the fundamental concepts and skills for sustainability and supports concepts from program SLOs. 8. New course description (or year of catalog and page number of current course description, if unchanged): Introduces the science of sustainability including vocabulary and basic concepts in green building, water and wastewater, waste management, sustainable land use and planning, unique dimensions to island sustainability, transportation, sustainable materials choices and supply chains, energy efficiency, and policy strategies. 9. Pre-requisite(s) – see Prerequisite Style Sheet for samples: ENG 19 with grade C or better or placement at least ENG 22, and MATH 18 or higher or placement at least MATH 82, or consent. 3 cr., 3 hr. lecture.; or consent. no yes 10. Co-requisite(s): Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 1 11. Recommended preparation: Placement at ENG 100. 12. Cross listed: no yes; cite course alpha & number: 13. Student contact hours per week: 3 hr. lecture hr. lab hr. lecture/lab hr. other; explain: 14. Grading: Standard (Letter, Cr/NCr, Audit) grading: Explain, if not Standard 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: Spring semester of 2012 year. 18. List catalog used and then degrees, certificates, prerequisites, and catalog sections and their page numbers affected by this proposal: pages 40-41, Business Careers Options and page 142 Sustainable Science Management Courses to be added 19. Maximum enrollment: 35 Rationale, if less than 35: 20. Special resources (personnel, supplies, etc.) required: no yes; explain: 21. Course is restricted to particular room type: no yes; explain: 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 Other, explain: Hybrid 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: 25. List all program SLOs this course supports? (Explain, if necessary) Program SLO 1: Describe the unique sustainability challenges faced by island communities Explain: Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 2 Program SLO 2: Identify, Outline, and illustrate the fundamentals of existing and emerging technologies in energy production, distribution and management; water supply; wastewater treatment; and waste management; their applications, processes and requirements Explain: Program SLO 3: Appraise, evaluate, summarize, and explain the economic, social, cultural, political, and scientific features that make a system, process, practice, or business sustainable Explain: Program SLO 4: Explain: Program SLO 5: Explain: 26. Course fulfills the following general education elective (GE) for CTE (Career Technical Education) AS/AAS degrees (GE): English (EN)/Communication (CM) Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Humanities (HU) Natural Science (NS) Social Science (SS) Other: Course is a requirement for the Business Careers Option IV program(s) AS/AAS degree or certificate Course is a program elective for the program(s) AS/AAS degree or certificate 27. Course fulfills the following general education elective (GE) for the ABIT BAS degree: English (EN)/Communication (CM) Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Humanities (HU) Natural Science (NS) Social Science (SS) Other: Course is a requirement for the ABIT BAS degree Course is a program elective for the ABIT BAS degree 28. Course fulfills a requirement for a proposed BAS SSM degree: Pre- requisite course Core Capstone Course (CC) Other: Course is a program elective for a proposed BAS degree Course fulfills the following general education elective (GE) for the proposed BAS English (EN)/Communication (CM) Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Humanities (HU) Natural Science (NS) Social Science (SS) Other: Course is applicable to the following additional BAS degrees: 29. degree: 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) Group A (before 1500 CE) Group B (since 1500 CE) Group C (pre-history to present) Symbolic Reasoning (FS) Category I: Foundations/Skills: Foundations II Numeracy (FN) Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 3 Oral Communication in English (FO) Computer/Information Processing and Retrieval (FI) Category II: Breadth of Understanding and Experience Human Understanding The Individual (IN) The Community (CO) The Community – Global Perspective (CG) Human Expression (HE) Environmental Awareness (EA) Environmental Awareness – Global Perspective (EG) Asia/Pacific Perspective (AP) Category III Focus/Specialization/Area of Interest Interest Area Discipline/Alpha: SSM Elective (LE) Other Graduation Requirements Writing Intensive (is appropriate for WI) Environmental Awareness Lab/course with lab (EL) Hawaii 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. 30. Course increases decreases makes no change to number of credits required for program(s) affected by this action. Explain, if necessary: 31. Course is taught at another UH campus (see Sections 5 and 6 above): no Explain why this course is proposed for UHMC: yes Specify college(s), course, alpha, and number where same or similar course is taught: similar courses taugh at: Manoa: Biol 310; NREM 210, PEPS 210 Hilo: ENSC 100 West Oahu: GEOG 328; HPST 328 Hawaii CC: SCI 124 with Lab; SSCI 150 Honolulu CC: SCI 101 Kauai CC: SSCI 250 Leward CC: SCI 103 32. Course is: Not appropriate for articulation. Appropriate* for articulation as a general education course at: UHCC UH Manoa UH Hilo UHWO Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 4 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. Standardized and/or appropriate for articulation by PCC or other UH system 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: 33. Additional Information (add additional pages if needed): Diversification Physical Science (DP) Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 5 University of Hawaii Maui College Curriculum Action Request (CAR) Signature Page __________________________________________________________________________ Proposed by: Author or Program Coordinator Date __________________________________________________________________________ Checked by: Academic Subject Area Representative to Curriculum Committee Date __________________________________________________________________________ Requested by Department: Department Chair Date __________________________________________________________________________ Recommended by: Curriculum Chair Date __________________________________________________________________________ Approved by Academic Senate: Academic Senate Chair Date __________________________________________________________________________ Endorsed by: Chief Academic Officer Date __________________________________________________________________________ Approved by: Chancellor Date Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 6 University of Hawaii Maui College Course Outline 1. Alpha SSM Number 101 Course Title Introduction to the Science of Sustainability Credits 3 Department STEM Author Joie Taylor Date of Outline 3/9/2011 2. Course Description: Effective Date 2012 5-year Review Date 2018 Introduces the science of sustainability including vocabulary and basic concepts in green building, water and wastewater, waste management, sustainable land use and planning, unique dimensions to island sustainability, transportation, sustainable materials choices and supply chains, energy efficiency, and policy strategies. Cross-list Contact Hours/Type 3. Pre-requisites 3 hours lecture ENG 19 with grade C or better or placement at least ENG 22, and MATH 18 or higher or placement at least MATH 82, or consent. Pre-requisite may be waived by consent yes no Co-requisites Recommended Preparation 4. Function/Designation AS Program Placement at ENG 100. AA EA - Environmental Awareness Category List Additional Programs and Category: AAS Program NS - Natural Science Business Careers Option IV; Sustainability BAS Program Additional Category List Additional Programs and Category: PQ - Pre-BAS Course List Additional Programs and Category: Sustainable Science Management Developmental/Remedial Other/Additional: Explain: See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports. Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 7 This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement. Responsible committee: 5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs. For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: I. Identify and describe factors that are specific to maintaining a sustainable human society II. Describe natural and man-made factors that influence global and local climate, and have a general sense of our level of scientific understanding of each III. Identify what information resources are available to learn about the potential negative human health and environmental impacts related to the manufacture, use, and disposal of products and materials IV. Identify, outline and illustrate the fundamentals of existing and emerging technologies in energy production, distribution and management; water supply, wastewater treatment, and waste management, their applications, processes and requirements. 6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: a. Delineate the scale and applicability of significant global, national and local environmental policies b. Assess the validity of green business practices, examine the ethics of sustainable business management, and determine the meaning and implications of “greenwashing” c. Describe the hydrologic cycle and identify how it impacts the ways we manage our water resources d. Describe and evaluate available technologies for treating wastewater e. Identify and describe factors that are specific to maintaining a sustainable human society in an island setting f. Identify and describe existing renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency g. Find out about current local and global options and methods for the disposition of waste materials h. Describe the major components that make up green building and sustainable construction practices 7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues 1 week: Course Intro, Dimensions of Sustainability (III) 1-2 weeks: Environmental Policy - International, National, State, Local Policies of Significance (I, a) 1-2 weeks: Island Sustainability (I,II, e) 1 week: The Environment and Human Health (I-III) Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 8 2-3 weeks: Renewable Energy - An Overview of Existing Technologies: Solar, Wind, Biomass, Hydro (I,II,IV, e,f) 1-2 weeks: Waste and Waste Management (I-III, g) 1-2weeks: Energy Production and Management; Efficiency and Conservation (I,II, e,f) 1-2 weeks: Water, Water Everywhere: The Hydrologic Cycle and Water Resource Management (Distribution, Supply, Conservation) (I-IV, c) 1 week: Wastewater Treatment (I,II, c,d) 1-2 weeks: Transportation (I,II,IV, e,f) 1-2 weeks: Sustainable Communities (I-III, e) 1-2 weeks: Green Building and Materials (I-IV,h) 1-2 weeks: Sustainble Business and Ethics (I-IV,b) 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: Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We make Things by William McDounough and Michael Braungart Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include: Sustainability, The Journal of Record; Sustainability; Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include: Hawaii MOU-Energy Agreement between State of Hawaii, Department of Energy and Public Utilities Commission; Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Such as: Energizing Island Communities and Challenges to Sustainability 9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/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: 20 – 30% 0 -- 10% 0 --10% 0 – 30% 10-- 20% 0 -- 10% Final Examination (I-IV, a-h) In-class assignments (I-IV, a-h) Assignments (I-IV, a-h) Quizzes (I-IV, a-h) Projects/Research/Presentations (I,II,IV, f) Attendance and/or class participation (I-IV, a-h) 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. Quizzes and tests with feedback and discussion; b. Lectures and class discussion c. Problem solving; Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 9 d. e. f. g. h. j. PowerPoint presentations; Videos, DVDs, CD-ROMS; Guest speakers; Group activities; Oral reports and other student presentations; Homework assignments such as - Reading, or watching, and writing summaries and reactions to current environmental issues in the media including newspapers, video, magazines, journals; - Lectures, web-based materials, and other sources; - Reading text and reference materials and answering discussion questions; - Research environmental, social, and political sustainability problems and issues k. Web-based assignments and activities; l. Group and/or individual research projects with reports or poster presentations; 11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached 12. Additional Information: Diversification Physical Science Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 10 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REVIEW OF COURSES FOR AA CATEGORY INCLUSION SUBJECT ALPHA: ___SSM________ COURSE NUMBER: ____101_______ If the course is cross-listed, please provide the cross-listing: Subject _________ Course # _______ COURSE TITLE: _____Introduction to Science of Sustainability__________ CATEGORY: II – BREADTH OF UNDERSTANDING AND EXPERIENCE SUB-CATEGORY: Environmental Awareness RELATED PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOME: Students will demonstrate knowledge of natural systems and environmental issues. HALLMARKS: To satisfy the Environmental Awareness requirement, a course will: Develop students’ understanding of the interactions between an individual and the natural world. Develop students’ understanding of balance in natural systems. Introduce students to the terminology of the natural sciences. Develop students’ understanding of theories relating to the processes of scientific inquiry. Develop students’ understanding of inquiry guided by observation, experimentation, analysis, and reasoning. f) Develop students’ understanding of the strengths and limitations of the scientific method. a) b) c) d) e) Is the course outline, on file with the UHMC Curriculum Committee, consistent with the Hallmarks stated above? ___X__ Yes _____ No If “No” and you wish to submit changes to correspond with the Hallmarks, attach a University of Hawaii Maui College Curriculum Action Request (CAR) (Form 4-93) with new course outline. OR Recommend course be changed to another sub-category: ____________________ OR Recommend course be used only as general elective ________________________________ Instructor’s Printed Name _______________________________ Instructor’s Signature Date Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 11 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REVIEW OF COURSES FOR DIVERSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Any UH course with a diversification or equivalent designation that transfers to another UH campus will be accepted with the sending campus’ designation. At each participating UH campus, the diversification designation is consistent with the hallmarks described below. Courses are approved through a campus level process and reviewed at least every five years to ensure that the course continues to meet the hallmarks. SUBJECT ALPHA: ___SSM___________ COURSE NUMBER: ____101_______ If the course is cross-listed, please provide the cross-listing: Subject _________ Course # _______ COURSE TITLE: Introduction to the Science of Sustainability_________________ UH MANOA DIVERSIFICATION CATEGORY: UHMC RECOMMENDED CATEGORY:____DIVERSIFICATION PHYSICAL (DP) ___________________________ (Refer to attached Hallmarks) Is the course outline, on file with the UHMC Curriculum Committee, consistent with the stated Hallmarks? ___X__ Yes _____ No If “No” and you wish to submit changes to correspond with the Hallmarks, attach a University of Hawaii Maui College Curriculum Action Request (CAR) (Form 4-93) with new course outline. OR Recommend course be changed to another sub-category: ____________________ OR Recommend course be used only as general elective ________________________________ Instructor’s Printed Name _______________________________ Instructor’s Signature Date 2/2010 Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 12 HALLMARKS: To satisfy the Arts (DA) area requirement, at least two thirds of a course will Use the definitions, descriptions, and terminology of the visual arts, performing arts, and other creative arts. Emphasize the acquisition of practical and theoretical skills necessary to produce visual, performing, or other creative arts for primarily aesthetic purposes. Develop creative abilities in which artistic conventions are applied and originality is sought. To satisfy the Humanities (DH) area requirement, at least two thirds of a course will Use the terminology of historical, philosophical, language, or religious studies. Involve texts, artifacts, concepts, processes, theories, or issues of concern in these studies. Demonstrate inquiry that that involves the methods of study, reflection, evidence gathering, and argumentation that are employed in these studies. To satisfy the Literatures (DL) area requirement, at least two thirds of a course will Use the terminology of literary and/or cultural analysis. Involve the study of texts, concepts, forms, figures, styles, tonalities, processes, theories, or issues relating to literary and/or cultural analysis. Demonstrate inquiry that is guided by qualitative, argumentative, and/or quantitative methods employed in literary and/or cultural analysis. To satisfy the Biological Science (DB) area requirement, at least two thirds of a course will Use the terminology of the biological sciences. Involve knowledge and theories relating to processes in the biological sciences. Demonstrate inquiry that is guided by observation/experimentation and reasoning/mathematics. To satisfy the Physical Science (DP) area requirement, at least two thirds of a course will Use the terminology of the physical sciences. Involve knowledge and theories relating to processes in the physical sciences. Demonstrate inquiry that is guided by observation/experimentation and reasoning and mathematics. To satisfy the Laboratory (DY) area requirement, at least two thirds of a course will Use the laboratory methods of the biological or physical sciences. Involve processes and issues of design, testing, and measurement. Demonstrate the strengths and limitations of the scientific method. To satisfy the Social Sciences (DS) area requirement, at least two thirds of a course will Use the terminology of theories, structures, or processes in the social or psychological sciences. Involve the concepts, models, practices, or issues of concern in the scientific studies of those theories, structures, or processes. Demonstrate inquiry that is guided by quantitative and/or qualitative methods employed in the scientific study of structures or processes of these sciences. Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 13 Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards – CCOWIQs with Ratings for SSM 101 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 Standard 1: Written Communication Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes. 1.1 Use writing to discover and articulate ideas 1.2 Identify and analyze the audience and purpose for any intended communication 1.3 Choose language, style and organization appropriate to particular purposes and audiences 1.4 Gather information and document sources appropriately 1.5 Express a main idea as a thesis, hypothesis, and other appropriate content 1.6 Develop a main idea clearly and concisely with appropriate content 1.7 Demonstrate mastery of the conventions of writing, including grammar, spelling, and mechanics 1.8 Demonstrate proficiency in revision and editing 1.9 Develop a personal voice in written communication Standard 2: Quantitative Reasoning Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems and logically address real-life situations. 2.1 Apply numeric, graphic and symbolic skills and other forms of quantitative reasoning, accurately and appropriately 2.2 Demonstrate mastery of mathematical concepts, skills, and applications, using technology when appropriate 2.3 Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of quantitative problem solving 2.4 Formulate and test hypotheses using numerical experimentation 2.5 Define quantitative issues and problems, gather relevant information, analyze that information, and present results 2.6 Assess the validity of statistical conclusions Standard 3: Information Retrieval and Technology (Information Literacy) Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically and responsibly. 3.1 Use print and electronic information technology ethically and responsibly 3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of basic vocabulary, concepts, and operations of information technology and retrieval 3.3 Recognize, identify, and define an information need 3.4 Access and retrieve information through print and electronic media, evaluating the accuracy and authenticity of that information 3.5 Create, manage, organize, and communicate information through electronic media 3.6 Recognize changing technologies and make informed choices about their appropriateness and use. Standard 4: Oral Communication Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriate to a variety of audiences and purposes. 4.1 Identify and analyze the audience and purpose of any intended communication. 4.2 Gather, evaluate, select, and organize information for the communication. 4.3 Use language, techniques, and strategies appropriate to the audience and occasion. 4.4 Speak clearly and confidently, using the voice, volume, tone, and articulation appropriate to the audience and occasion 4.5 Summarize, analyze, and evaluate oral communications and ask coherent questions as needed. 4.6 Use competent oral expression to initiate and sustain discussion. Standard 5: Critical Thinking Apply critical reasoning skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems. 5.1 Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and questions contained in a body of information. 5.2 Identify and analyze assumptions and underlying points of view relating to an issue or problem. SSM 101 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 14 5.3 Formulate research questions that require descriptive and explanatory analyses. 5.4 Recognize and understand multiple modes of inquiry, including investigative methods based on observation and analysis. 5.5 Evaluate a problem, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant facts, opinions, assumptions, issues, values, and biases through the use of appropriate evidence. 5.6 Apply problem-solving techniques and skills, including the rules of logic and logical sequence. 5.7 Synthesize information from various sources, drawing appropriate conclusions. 5.8 Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of logical reasoning. 5.9 Reflect upon and evaluate their thought processes, value system, and world views in comparison to those of others. Standard 6: Creativity Able to express originality through a variety of forms. 6.1 Generates responses to problems and challenges through intuition and non-linear thinking. 6.2 Explores diverse approaches to solving a problem or addressing a challenge. 6.3 Sustains engagement in activities without a preconceived purpose. 6.4 Demonstrates the ability to trust and follow one’s instincts in the absence of external direction. 6.5 Applies creative principles to discover and express new ideas. 6.6 Builds upon or adapts the ideas of others to create novel expressions or new solutions. 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 Revised 6/28/2016 CAR Form (4-93), page 15