Curriculum proposal number ____________________
Maui Community College
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) Form
Program/Degree/Certificate
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Req:
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1. Author(s): Mark Hoffman
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Program: Engineering Technology
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3. Date submitted to Curriculum Committee: 10/6/09
Change of name to existing program
Title:
Title:
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5. Credential (degree or certificate) proposal
New credential added to existing program
Existing credential:
Proposed credential:
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4. Program proposal
New program (attach program proposal and program map)
Type of credential
Degree:
AA
AS
Other, specify: BAS
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2. Department: STEM
Existing program
Proposed program
Rcv:
AAS
Modification to existing credential
Certificate:
CA
CC
Title: Engineering Technology BAS degree
Title:
CO
ACS
Credits: 60
Credits:
If modification, describe change:
Change in credential name
Change in course requirement(s); specify: Program Map modified from program proposal document
Change in prerequisite(s) for credential; specify:
Other; specify:
Program map must be attached. (For modifications, write changes on copy of current catalog map.)
6. Reason for this curriculum action:
Curriculum development workshop with UH-IfA developed stronger course sequence with better pre-req flow. Provides
students best opportunity to meet Program SLOs and ABET accreditation requirements.
Describes program with newly designed Math and Physics courses at the 200 level in the junior year
Describes program with ENG 210 as junior year general education requirement.
Uses MATH 219, PHYS 219, PSY/COM 353, ENG 210, PHIL 301, and ENG 316 as general education courses.
Makes CAPSTONE course two semesters long.
Moves project management course to third semester to support CAPSTONE course.
Modifies some courses from 3 credit lecture to 4 credit lecture/lab
7. Proposed term of first offering: Fall semester of 2010 year.
8. Special fees required:
no
yes, explain:
9. Special resources (personnel, supplies, etc.) required:
no
yes, explain: Engineering Tech labs
10. Special scheduling considerations:
no
yes, explain: Cohort scheduling
11. Which program SLOs does this certificate support? (list all that apply and explain, if necessary.)
Program SLO 1: SEE #13 BELOW Explain:
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Program SLO 2:
Program SLO 3:
Explain:
Explain:
12. Current MCC Catalog needs revision on page(s):
13. Additional Information: Students who successfully complete the ET baccalaureate degree program will be able to:
• analyze, design, and implement electro-optic systems, control systems, instrumentation systems, communication
systems, computer systems, or power systems;
• apply project management techniques to electrical/electronic(s) and computer systems;
• utilize integral and differential calculus, or other appropriate mathematics above the level of algebra and trigonometry to
solve technical problems;
• demonstrate critical engineering technology skills and experiences such as: making existing technology operate,
creating/selecting new technology, troubleshooting, calibrating, characterizing, and optimizing;
• demonstrate engineer's way of thinking, analyzing technology as systems;
• demonstrate engineer professional skills such as communication and managing projects;
• demonstrate proficiency in the general education college core requirements: creativity, critical thinking, oral and written
communication, information retrieval, quantitative reasoning;
• demonstrate a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning;
• demonstrate an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities;
• demonstrate a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues; and
• commit to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
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Maui Community College
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) Signature Page
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Proposed by: Author or Program Coordinator
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Checked by: Academic Subject Area Representative to Curriculum Committee
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Requested by Department: Department Chair
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Recommended by: Curriculum Chair
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Approved by Academic Senate: Academic Senate Chair
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Endorsed by: Chief Academic Officer
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Approved by: Chancellor
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