EL CAMINO COLLEGE
MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
May 9, 2006
Present: L. Alamillo, F. Arce, D. Charman, S. Dowden, P. Gebert, L. Kjeseth,
E. Martinez, V. Rapp, J. Siddiqui, C. Somin, J. Stewart, J. Young
Absent (excused): S. Oda-Omori
Ex-Officio Members Present: A. Collette
Absent (excused): J. Bagnall, M. Hall, S. Rodriguez, A. Spor, L. Suekawa
Also Present: I. Haslam, D. Miller, L. Olsen, L. Plum, T. Storer, R. Way
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Young called the College Curriculum Committee meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
L. Kjeseth moved that the minutes of the April 25, 2006, CCC meeting be approved and
E. Martinez seconded the motion. As there were no corrections, Chair Young called for a
vote and the minutes were accepted as presented.
CHAIR’S REPORT
Chair Young announced that the divisions of Fine Arts and Industry and Technology
have completed their Title 5 review and offered her congratulations to the divisions.
J. Young then informed the committee that she and A. Collette are meeting with each
dean individually to discuss the types and numbers of curriculum proposals that will be
submitted to the CCC next fall. The Chair stated that after meeting with all the deans,
she and A. Collette will create the Curriculum Review Timeline for Fall, 2006.
VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS’ REPORT
Vice President Arce informed the CCC that the curriculum it approved in late March is
on the Board of Trustees’ agenda for the May 15th meeting. He added that the format for
the curriculum items on the Board agenda has been revised for ease of reading.
CURRICULUM REVIEW
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY PROPOSALS:
R. Way explained that the two Hawthorne High School/El Camino College articulation
agreements before the committee are related to the grant under which the Engineering
Technology program, recently approved by the CCC and the Board, was developed.
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These articulation agreements will allow students who have successfully completed the
Hawthorne High School courses to take Engineering Technology 10 and 12 through
credit by examination once they are enrolled at the College. Dean Way concluded his
remarks by informing the CCC that many other area high schools, such as El Segundo,
Redondo Union, and Peninsula, are also developing articulation agreements with the
College for this program. J. Young then reminded committee members that it was their
responsibility to determine that the course content of the high school course significantly
matched the equivalent El Camino College course. At the conclusion of the discussion,
P. Gebert moved that the articulation agreements be approved. C. Somin seconded the
motion, which carried.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS PROPOSALS:
Chair Young informed everyone that the proposals for Radiologic Technology 244 and
the Radiologic Technology major have been tabled until the May 23rd CCC meeting. She
advised CCC members to keep their respective proposals for Radiologic Technology 244
and to discard the proposals for the major. Representatives will receive new copies of the
Radiologic Technology proposal for the major in their packets distributed next Monday.
J. Young then told committee representatives to discard their proposals for the Radiologic
Technology certificate of completion. This proposal will not be entertained by the CCC
as it was discovered no revisions to the certificate are necessary. Continuing, the Chair
said the division’s errata sheet was in the day’s packet and then turned the meeting over
to Dean Haslam. The dean introduced T. Storer of the Physical Education Department,
D. Charman of the Radiologic Technology Department, and L. Olsen, support staff, and
thanked CCC members who had forwarded suggestions for the division’s proposals.
T. Storer began the division’s presentation with Physical Education 135abcd, which had
been tabled at the April 25th CCC meeting. Committee members were informed that a
replacement outline for the course was in their packets then T. Storer explained that the
original outline submitted to the CCC had included ambitious revisions that significantly
changed the course. Subsequently, the Physical Education Department decided the
outline needed to reflect the original intent of Physical Education 135abcd and the outline
was revised accordingly. Chair Young told the CCC she was permitting review of this
revised outline at today’s meeting because this course was the last of the division’s Title
5 updates. After the committee finished reading the new outline, T. Storer informed
everyone that an enrollment limitation was being established because the course is
designed for the College’s competitive athletes. Next, he provided minor adjustments to
Sections II, III, and VIII of the course outline, which the committee accepted. As there
were no questions, D. Charman asked the committee to turn its attention to Radiologic
Technology 93. She provided corrections to the proposal form then revisions to the
lecture hours, the lab hours, and the faculty load for the course. After a revision to
Section VIII of the outline was noted, the CCC agreed to all of the revisions. Next,
discussion was held on Radiologic Technology 106 during which corrections were made
to the proposal form, a small adjustment was noted for the catalog description, and
revisions to Sections II and VIII of the outline were accepted. Review continued with
Radiologic Technology 107. Minor corrections were noted for the proposal form and
revisions were agreed to for the catalog description and Sections II and VIII of the course
outline. During the review of Radiologic Technology 108, D. Charman explained that
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the number of units was being reduced by one because it was discovered that the number
of required hours equated to five units not six. The CCC accepted this revision then
agreed to revisions for the proposal form, the catalog description, and Sections II and
VIII of the outline. The division’s presentation concluded with Radiologic Technology
233 and after the committee accepted revisions to the proposal form and Sections II, III,
and VIII of the outline, C. Somin moved that the CCC approve the Health Sciences and
Athletics proposals. L. Kjeseth seconded the motion, which carried. L. Kjeseth then
moved, and V. Rapp seconded, that the conditions of enrollment be approved. The
motion carried. After the vote, Chair Young congratulated the division for having
completed its Title 5 updates.
BUSINESS PROPOSAL:
V. Rapp began the division’s presentation by distributing an errata sheet and introducing
D. Miller of the Computer Information Systems Department and L. Plum, support staff.
The dean then outlined the minor revisions for the Computer Information Systems 40
proposal form and for Sections II, IV, and VIII of the course outline. All revisions were
accepted. She and the committee then agreed to the major revision of the major topics
and the rewritten critical thinking assignments. When discussion ended, L. Kjeseth
moved, and C. Somin seconded, that the CCC approve Computer Information Systems
40. The motion carried. P. Gebert then moved that the course’s condition of enrollment
be approved. J. Siddiqui seconded the motion, which carried. Chair Young
congratulated the Business Division for the completion of its Title 5 updates then
announced that all of the College’s courses are now in compliance with Title 5
regulations. She commended the divisions and the CCC for their efforts which
contributed toward reaching this long-standing goal.
EXPERIMENTAL COURSE APPROVAL PROCEDURE
A. Collette, after being asked to lead the review of the Experimental Course Approval
Procedure by Chair Young, explained that the CCC has not entertained experimental
course proposals for the past three years because of the large number of courses that
needed to be reviewed for Title 5 compliance. Now that all courses meet Title 5
regulations, the CCC will be reviewing experimental course proposals beginning with the
May 23rd meeting. A. Collette then stated that this procedure provides faculty with an
opportunity to offer a course on a trial basis while exploring the extent of the need, as
well as the feasibility, of the particular course. Continuing, she noted that these courses
are limited to non-transferable, credit courses and are not eligible for articulation
agreements. Because of this restriction, most experimental courses submitted to the CCC
will fall into the categories of occupational education or credit, not degree applicable.
Concluding her overview of the procedure, A. Collette remarked that the CCC, when
reviewing an experimental course proposal, needs to pay particular attention to the
justification for submitting the course. The justification must address the approval
criteria, which are appropriateness to mission, need, quality, feasibility, and compliance,
that the course proposer and/or division need to explore more fully before submitting the
course as part of the permanent curriculum.
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ACADEMIC PLENARY SESSION
Chair Young reported that she attended the statewide Academic Senate Plenary Session
in late April and that it was a very worthwhile experience. Of the break-out sessions she
attended, two were outstanding ones on non-credit courses. 90 out of 109 community
colleges offer non-credit courses even though they are under funded by the State. Many
students find these types of courses a non-threatening introduction to college because
they are not charged fees, they do not receive grades, and they are taught strategies for
success in college or the workforce. The Chair said she learned that a statewide
Non-Credit Task Force has been established for the purpose of designing guidelines for
the nine categories of allowable non-credit instruction. Once these guidelines are created,
it should be easier for colleges to develop and offer a broader range of courses. Chair
Young then mentioned that there is a proposed bill in the California Senate that will
adjust the formula for funding non-credit courses, thereby making it fiscally feasible to
offer more of these courses. J. Young ended her report by saying that increasing the
number of non-credit courses on this campus should be one of the College’s goals.
CCC FORM 1, COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD
Chair Young informed the committee it would not be discussing the new course outline
of record form until the May 23rd meeting. At this meeting, the CCC will need to
approve the revised form so that the Academic Senate may approve it at its final meeting
of the academic year.
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMMITTEE FORMS
J. Young explained that CCC representatives received copies of all the committee’s
curriculum development forms, outside of the course outline, because all will need to be
converted to the online curriculum review program being created. The Chair stated that
because the committee does not have the time to review and revise these forms as it did
the course outline form, the conversion to the online system will not include any
revisions other than formatting. However, CCC Form 2, Proposal for New Course, will
need slight modifications so that Section 4.2 matches the categories of the recently
revised Associate of Arts and Associate of Science general education patterns. The CCC
agreed that the Chair would monitor the adjustments.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Young announced that the May 23rd CCC meeting was the last one for this
academic year and asked everyone to make every effort to attend as a number of
curriculum proposals are scheduled for review and approval.
At 3:50 p.m., P. Gebert moved, and E. Martinez seconded, that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion carried.
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EL CAMINO COLLEGE
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Proposed Curriculum Changes
May 9, 2006
BUSINESS DIVISION
CHANGES IN LAB HOURS, FACULTY LOAD, CATALOG DESCRIPTION;
COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Computer Information Systems 40 – Microcomputer Operations
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 3 hours
Faculty Load: 23.33 28.33%
In this class, course students will become familiar with managing and supporting
microcomputers within an organization. The class will emphasize both computer
hardware and applications software. Topics covered will include:
Mmicrocomputer Cconcepts, Ccomputer Ddevices, Hhardware Mmanagement,
Aapplications and operating system Ssoftware Iinstallation and Ssetup, and
Eethical Cconcerns within the Iinformation Ssystems environment.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS DIVISION
CHANGES IN DESCRIPTIVE TITLE, CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT
(Pre/Corequisite, Recommended Preparation, or Enrollment Limitation),
CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET
TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
Current Status/Proposed Change
1. Physical Education 135abcd – Student-Athlete Individualized Exercise Program
Sport-Specific, Periodized Training for Athletes
Recommended Preparation: concurrent enrollment in an athletic team class
Enrollment Limitation: Tryout (high school varsity experience or equivalent
skill)
This course provides instruction and practice Students will engage in physical
conditioning students and athletes with anaerobic and aerobic exercise. Proper
stretching techniques, agilities and form running will also be introduced and
incorporated into the total program. An individualized fitness assessment will
also be completed on all student-athletes. The instruction in planning and
carrying out this exercise (conditioning) program will be that is specific to one’s
present level of fitness and their sport. Training will be periodized with changes
in training variables occurring at prescribed intervals and phases of training.
Athletes’ strengths and weaknesses in performing their sport will be assessed;
injury risk will be identified. Test results, athlete goals, and coaches’ input will
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be used to develop individual training programs to optimize physical conditioning
and reduce risk of injury during any phase of the athlete’s training year.
CHANGES IN LECTURE/LAB HOURS, FACULTY LOAD, CONDITIONS
OF ENROLLMENT (Pre/Corequisite, Recommended Preparation, or
Enrollment Limitation); COURSE REVIEW
1. Radiologic Technology 93 – Venipuncture and Pharmacology for the Radiologic
Technologist
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 1.5 .5 hour Lab: .5 1 hour
Faculty Load: 12.5 10.8%
Prerequisite: Radiologic Technology 108 and 122 124 with a minimum grade of
C in prerequisite or equivalent
CHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT (Pre/Corequisite,
Recommended Preparation, or Enrollment Limitation), CATALOG
DESCRIPTION; COURSE REVIEW
1. Radiologic Technology 106 – Clinical Experience I
Current Status/Proposed Change
Corequisite: enrollment in Radiologic Technology 111 and 123
This course provides an environment for development of skills in patient
transportation, darkroom operation, and office and file room protocols. Also
included: orientation to hospital policies, procedures, patient care, professional
ethics, principles of radiation exposure, practical aspects of radiation protection,
and introduction to patient positioning.
2. Radiologic Technology 107 – Clinical Experience 2
Current Status/Proposed Change
Prerequisite: Radiologic Technology 106, and 111, and 123 with a minimum
grade of C in prerequisite
Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in Radiologic Technology 122 124
This course provides an introduction to the routine radiographic procedures and
positioning skills for the performance of upper extremity, lower extremity, thorax,
vertebral column, biliary, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal systems
examinations.
CHANGES IN UNITS, CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT (Pre/Corequisite,
Recommended Preparation, or Enrollment Limitation), CATALOG
DESCRIPTION; COURSE REVIEW
1. Radiologic Technology 108 – Clinical Experience 3
Current Status/Proposed Change
Units: 6 5
Prerequisite: Radiologic Technology 122 and 107 and 124 with a minimum
grade of C in prerequisite
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This course provides Ccontinued development of clinical skills in the art of
radiography. Areas of skill development include the upper and lower extremities,
vertebral column, and thoracic cavity. Emphasis will be placed on advanced
contrast examinations and radiation protection, of the patient, self, and coworkers, especially in the performance of fluoroscopy examinations.
2. Radiologic Technology 233 – Radiologic Positioning 2
Current Status/Proposed Change
Prerequisite: Radiologic Technology 122 and 108 and 124 with a minimum
grade of C in prerequisite
This course shall continue with additional principles of radiographic positioning.
Emphasis is placed on those procedures involving the skull cranium.
Radiographic technique, anatomy, specialized equipment, patient safety, and
radiation protection will be included. Special imaging techniques such as Foreign
Body Localization of the cranium, including cerebral angiography and
neuropathology, will also be presented covered.
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
1. Hawthorne High School Course: Principles of Engineering articulates with:
Engineering Technology 10 – Principles of Engineering Technology
2. Hawthorne High School Course: Introduction to Engineering Design articulates
with: Engineering Technology 12 – Introduction to Engineering Design