EL CAMINO COLLEGE
MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
September 27, 2005
Present: L. Alamillo, F. Arce, D. Charman, S. Dowden, P. Gebert, L. Kjeseth,
E. Martinez, S. Oda-Omori, V. Rapp, J. Siddiqui, C. Somin, J. Stewart, J. Young
Ex-Officio
Members Present: J. Bagnall, A. Collette, M. Hall, S. Rodriguez, A. Spor, L. Suekawa
Also Present: L. Back, D. Berney, R. Elton-Collett, T. Hazell, R. Hughes, L. Olsen,
J. Schwartz, R. Way
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C. Somin moved that the minutes of the September 13th College Curriculum Committee
meeting be approved as written and P. Gebert seconded the motion. As there were no
comments, Chair Young called for a vote and the minutes were approved as presented.
CHAIR’S REPORT
J. Young reminded the CCC that during the discussion of the Nursing proposals at the
September 13th meeting, review of Nursing 254, Nursing 255ab, and the Nursing major
was tabled. She informed everyone that discussion will continue on Nursing 254 and
255ab on October 11th. The Chair instructed members to keep their Nursing 254 proposals
for this meeting and added that everyone would receive new copies of the Nursing 255ab
proposal on Monday, October 3rd. CCC members will also receive CSU documentation for
Nursing 254 on this date. Chair Young concluded her report by informing the CCC that
the proposal for the Nursing major will be entertained at the November 8th meeting.
VICE PRESIDENT – ACADEMIC AFFAIRS’ REPORT
Vice President Arce told the committee that the newly constituted Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO) Committee held its first meeting and will continue to meet twice a month
throughout the semester. The Vice President informed those present that this committee
will develop institutional outcomes based on the College’s mission and that the CCC will
be kept apprised of the progress made. F. Arce then added that the CCC’s role with SLOs
will become critical in the future.
COURSE DISCIPLINES LIST
CCC faculty representatives of the academic divisions received copies of the 2005 – 2006
Course Disciplines List for their respective divisions. J. Young stated that this list should
be referred to when reviewing curriculum as it is the CCC’s responsibility to determine if
the appropriate discipline has been assigned to a course.
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CURRICULUM REVIEW
PROPOSALS REVIEWED BY CCC CHAIR AND VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC
AFFAIRS:
J. Young reviewed with the committee the justifications for approval she and Vice
President Arce provided for the inactivation of Contemporary Health 4 and 99abc, First
Aid 3, Physical Education 99abc, Interior Design 28 and 35, and Nutrition and Foods 14
and 20. She then turned to the justification for revising the static lab hours of Respiratory
Care 176, 178, 280, 282, 284, and 286 to arranged hours. As there were no questions
about any of the proposals, the Chair asked for a motion of approval. S. Dowden made the
motion and C. Somin seconded it. The motion carried.
FINE ARTS PROPOSALS:
J. Young informed L. Back she would have 25 minutes to present her division’s proposals.
Dean Back then distributed an errata sheet, introduced D. Berney, author of the Dance
89abcd proposal, and thanked CCC members who had forwarded suggestions for revisions.
Review began with Art 61ab and after minor revisions to the catalog description and
Sections II and V of the outline were agreed to, the committee turned to the Art 73ab
proposal. A brief discussion was held during which minor changes to the catalog
description and Section II of the outline were noted. Next, L. Back directed the
committee’s attention to Music 80. The dean informed the CCC that consideration of UC
transferability for this course, as well as Music 81A, was being added for consideration.
She then provided changes for Sections II, III, and V of the course outline for Music 80.
During the brief review of Music 81A, the committee and the dean agreed to revisions for
the catalog description and Section II of the outline. The division’s presentation concluded
with the Dance 89abcd proposal and during the discussion, D. Berney agreed to
J. Stewart’s suggested wording for one of the critical thinking assignments. Agreement
was also reached for revisions to the catalog description and Sections II, IV, and V of the
outline. L. Suekawa then asked if Art 61ab required a text. L. Back responded that this
course did not have a text but that the instructor required students to read journal articles.
J. Bagnall then suggested rewording for the Dance 89abcd catalog description but
D. Berney said the present description was appropriately written. At the end of the
discussion of the Fine Arts proposals, L. Kjeseth moved that Art 61ab and 73ab, Music 80
and 81A, and Dance 89abcd be approved as revised. P. Gebert seconded the motion.
L. Kjeseth then moved, and P. Gebert seconded, that the conditions of enrollment for the
courses be approved. The motion carried.
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY PROPOSALS:
After Chair Young informed the division it had 25 minutes to present its proposals, Dean
Way thanked S. Dowden for the suggestions she had provided. The dean then introduced
R. Hughes, faculty representative for the Quality Assurance courses, and R. Elton-Collett,
support staff. R. Way asked that review begin with Quality Assurance 1 and during the
brief discussion, revisions were accepted for the course’s recommended preparation, the
catalog description, and Sections II and VII of the outline. Next, Dean Way informed the
committee that the discipline of Materials Testing Technology was being added to the
existing discipline of Manufacturing Technology for Quality Assurance 4A, 7, and 8.
Then the dean asked that review continue with Quality Assurance 4A. The CCC agreed to
the change in number for this course as well as revisions to the outline’s Sections II, IV,
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and V. Review of Quality Assurance 7 and 8 was then held and during the brief
discussion, a revision to the catalog description for Quality Assurance 7 and revisions to
Sections II and IV of the outline for Quality Assurance 8 were agreed to. J. Stewart
moved, and V. Rapp seconded, that the CCC approve the revised Quality Assurance
proposals. The motion carried. V. Rapp moved that the courses’ conditions of enrollment
be approved. J. Siddiqui seconded the motion, which carried.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS PROPOSALS:
Chair Young informed the CCC that the proposals for Physical Education 90ab, Men’s
Intercollegiate Wrestling Team, and Physical Education 91abc, Off-Season Training for
Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling Team, had been tabled. She explained that it was
inappropriate to review these courses because the college did not presently have a
wrestling team. In response to S. Dowden’s question about the need for CCC
representatives to retain these proposals for a future meeting, J. Young directed members
to keep their proposals then said she would provide the CCC with a status report regarding
these courses as soon as possible.
J. Schwarz, Dean of the Health Sciences and Athletics Division, introduced T. Hazell of
the Physical Education Department and L. Olsen of the division’s support staff. The dean
then outlined the proposed revisions for Physical Education 1ab. After agreement was
reached for revisions to the catalog description and for Sections II, III, IV and V of the
course outlines, A. Collette provided information regarding the Title 5 regulations
governing repeatability. As it was established that a physical education activity course can
legally be repeated three times, the division asked that the number of the course be
changed from Physical Education 1ab to Physical Education 1abcd to indicate the course
can be taken four times. The CCC agreed to this change. J. Stewart then moved that the
revised Physical Education 1ab proposal be approved. L. Kjeseth seconded the motion,
which carried. P. Gebert moved, and C. Somin seconded, that the condition of enrollment
for the course be approved. The motion carried.
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE BYLAWS
Chair Young reminded the CCC that at its last meeting, she had proposed a revision to the
committee’s bylaws that reflected changing the name Division Curriculum Committee to
Division Curriculum/Technical Review Committee. In addition, she also proposed adding
a brief statement which reinforced the responsibilities of the DCC. As the Chair did not
receive any comments regarding the proposed revisions, she asked that a motion to accept
the changes be put forth. P. Gebert moved, and C. Somin seconded, that the CCC Bylaws
be revised as presented in the day’s packet. During the discussion that followed, F. Arce
stated that he sensed there were varying degrees of understanding among the deans about
the role of a DCC. He said it would be helpful if the CCC Chair met with the deans and
discussed the responsibilities of a DCC before the bylaws were changed. Chair Young
responded that the proposed changes to the bylaws only reflected a change to the name of
the committee not to the role. V. Rapp offered to explain the changes to the deans at their
next meeting, then J. Stewart remarked that if there was confusion among the deans, then
perhaps it was premature for the CCC to vote on revising its bylaws. As there was a
motion on the floor, Chair Young explained she would have to call for a vote. Approval of
the motion meant the revised bylaws were accepted. The Chair then called for the vote and
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the motion carried. J. Young said she would work with V. Rapp on a presentation for the
deans so that everyone was clear about the role of the DCC.
At 3:35 p.m., C. Somin moved, and P. Gebert seconded, that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion carried.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Proposed Curriculum Changes
September 27, 2005
FINE ARTS DIVISION
CHANGE IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO
MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Art 61ab – Beginning Ceramics
Current Status/Proposed Change
Survey of This course covers the history and techniques of ceramics. Bbasic
methods of hand-building with clay and techniques for including forming, glazing,
and decorating techniques and offers with an introduction to wheel-throwing. Also
covered is a brief historical and cultural survey of ceramics.
2. Art 73ab – Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Current Status/Proposed Change
This course is an Iintroduction to fundamental the design and technical processes of
jewelry and metalsmithing. design and techniques. Emphasis placed on the
Construction techniques such as sawing, soldering, forming, casting, and design
potential of metal fabrication surface embellishment are employed in combination
with various metals and stones. Also covered are issues of contemporary aesthetics
and their influence on jewelry design and construction.
3. Dance 89abcd – Advanced Dance Theatre
Current Status/Proposed Change
In this Cclass operates as a dance company. Sstudents organize production
elements and rehearse as performing members of the a dance company. Dance
performance techniques and artistic skills are emphasized. Choreography is by
faculty, and guest artists, or advanced level dance students. Focus is on preprofessional experience in Emphasis is also given to preparation for preprofessional auditions. Attendance at selected dance events at El Camino College
sponsored by the South Bay Center for the Arts is required.
CHANGES IN TRANSFER STATUS, CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE
OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Music 81A – Introduction to Electronic Music Studio
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Current Status/Proposed Change
Transfer CSU, UC
Hands-on instruction on synthesizers, computer programs and In this course
students are introduced to audio recording, equipment. No theory or performance
experience needed live sound reinforcement, signal processors, microphones,
reference monitors, room acoustics, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI),
computers, synthesizers, and software. Emphasis is placed on the technical and
creative utilization of audio equipment in conjunction with the production of audio
recordings and live sound reinforcement.
CHANGES IN NUMBER, TRANSFER STATUS, CATALOG DESCRIPTION;
COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Music 80abc - Fundamentals of Electronic Music
Current Status/Proposed Change
Transfer CSU, UC
Introduces This course provides instruction in the use of synthesizers, Musical
Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), computers, musical acoustics, sound design,
and recording equipment. Taught in a studio, the course prepares the student for
more advanced hands-on courses in the series. Physics of sound, survey of
electronic music, demonstrations of current equipment software. Emphasis is
placed on technical, compositional, and performance skills utilizing digital
synthesizers in conjunction with computers and music software.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS DIVISION
INACTIVATE COURSES
1. Contemporary Health 4 – HIV/AIDS Awareness
2. Contemporary Health 99abc – Independent Study
3. First Aid 3 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
4. Physical Education 99abc – Independent Study
CHANGES IN NUMBER, CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE
REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
Current Status/Proposed Change
1. Physical Education 1abcd – Body Conditioning and Physical Fitness
Instruction and practice in physical conditioning This course is designed to provide
students with a fitness foundation through the means of cardiorespiratory
endurance training, muscular strength and endurance training, and flexibility
exercises and aerobics (heart conditioning) through running and other endurance
activities. A student will be given a fitness assessment profile and then will
develop an individualized exercise prescription. Student progress of fitness will be
monitored and assessed regularly to assure completion of goals and objectives.
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CHANGE IN LECTURE/LAB HOURS; COURSE REVIEW
1. Respiratory Care 176 – Introduction to Respiratory Care of the Non-Critically Ill
Patient
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 9 hours per week to be arranged
2. Respiratory Care 178 – Respiratory Care of the Critically Ill Patient I
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 7 hours
Lab: 27 hours per week to be arranged (8 weeks course)
3. Respiratory Care 280 – Respiratory Care of the Critically Ill Patient II
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 4 hours
Lab: 15 hours per week to be arranged
4. Respiratory Care 282 – Fundamentals of Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 6 hours per week to be arranged
5. Respiratory Care 284 – Respiratory Care of the Critically Ill Patient III
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 4 hours
Lab: 15 hours per week to be arranged
6. Respiratory Care 286 – Fundamentals of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home
Respiratory Care
Current Status/Proposed Change
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours per week to be arranged
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
INACTIVATE COURSES
1. Interior Design 28 – Visual Merchandising
2. Interior Design 35 – Applied Color Theory
3. Nutrition and Foods 14 – Contemporary Foods
4. Nutrition and Foods 20 – Healthy Cooking and Eating
CHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT (Pre/Corequisite,
Recommended Preparation, or Enrollment Limitation), CATALOG
DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5
REQUIREMENTS
1. Quality Assurance 1 – Fundamentals of Quality Assurance
Current Status/Proposed Change
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Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R and Mathematics 40 or
Mathematics 41B
This course provides the student with an overview of all major aspects of the
quality assurance field. The course covers these aspects by introducing introduces
modern concepts and techniques in quality assurance, and how they relate to
engineering and manufacturing requirements. and the most current technological
developments. Specific methods of collecting and evaluating quality data are
examined.
CHANGES IN NUMBER, DISCIPLINE, 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. Quality Assurance 4A – Inspection Methods and Techniques
Discipline: Manufacturing Technology/Materials Testing Technology
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R and Mathematics 40 or
Mathematics 41B
This course covers the is a study of product quality assurance as it relates to
inspection techniques and methods. The primary focus of this course is on the
handling, care, and reading of measuring equipment. Measurement repeatability,
reproducibility, and uncertainty are examined in detail.
CHANGE IN DISCIPLINE; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5
REQUIREMENTS
1. Quality Assurance 7 – Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing
Current Status/Proposed Change
Discipline: Manufacturing Technology/Materials Testing Technology
CHANGES IN DISCIPLINE, CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT
(Pre/Corequisite, Recommended Preparation, or Enrollment Limitation),
CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE
5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Quality Assurance 8 – Techniques for Statistical Process Control
Current Status/Proposed Change
Discipline: Manufacturing Technology/Materials Testing Technology
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for Technical Mathematics 2 or testing
(qualifying score on Technical Mathematics Placement Test) and assessment
Technical Mathematics 1; eligibility for English 2R
This course illustrates with examples and problems, the value of examines various
quality control data analysis techniques used in quality control. Students learn how
to use and recognize when to distinguish between cases requiring the use of
variables and attributes control charts. Other graphing techniques, such as
frequency distribution analysis, are covered to ensure that presented in order to
provide students learn with adequate tools to extract the information that the from
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inspection datasets contains. Students will also learn Also covered are problem
solving, sampling plan design and implementation, and how to perform a process
capability study studies. The course constantly stresses the need to establish a
quality system for making it right the first time.
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