EL CAMINO COLLEGE
MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
October 26, 2004
Present: L. Alamillo, L. Beckett-Lemus, S. Dowden, P. Gebert, W. Killingsworth,
V. Rapp, J. Schwartz, J. Siddiqui, C. Somin, C. Striepe, J. Young
Absent (excused): D. Charman, S. Oda-Omori
Ex-Officio
Members Present: A. Collette, H. Cooper, P. Garcia, L. Mukogawa, S. Rodriguez
Absent (excused): P. Lund
Also Present: L. Jackson, B. Perez, B. Villalobos
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 2:33 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After the College Curriculum Committee reviewed the minutes of its October 12, 2004,
meeting, L. Beckett-Lemus moved that the minutes be approved as written. J. Siddiqui
seconded the motion. Chair Young called for a vote and the motion carried.
CHAIR’S REPORT
J. Young referred everyone to the revised directory of CCC representatives, included in the
day’s packet, and informed CCC members that this new document replaces the directory
currently in their El Camino College curriculum handbooks.
Next, Chair Young told the committee she will be attending the statewide Academic
Senate Fall Plenary Session at the end of the week along with El Camino College’s
Academic Senate President, J. Stewart, and Senate President – elect, S. Dever. J. Young
will provide the CCC with a summary of the plenary session activities at a future meeting.
The Chair then stated that her presentation to the Senate about the lack of appropriate
clerical support in the Curriculum Office has been postponed until the Senate’s November
2nd meeting. J. Young concluded her report with the reminder that a student learning
outcomes workshop, presented by interim Modesto College President, B. Scroggins, will
be held on November 5th. The Chair encouraged CCC members to attend this workshop
inasmuch as the committee will eventually be called upon to review the outcomes
developed by every academic area.
VICE PRESIDENT - ACADEMIC AFFAIRS' REPORT
CCC Chair Young stated there was no Vice President of Academic Affairs’ report today.
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CURRICULUM REVIEW
BUSINESS PROPOSALS:
After Chair Young informed the division it would have 30 minutes to present its proposals,
V. Rapp introduced L. Jackson, the Business Division Administrative Assistant, then
distributed an errata sheet to committee members. Before beginning her presentation, the
dean thanked those CCC members who provided suggested revisions for the Business
proposals. She then asked that the proposal for Business 40 be tabled. J. Young agreed to
the tabling of the proposal and said review of Business 40 would be placed on the agenda
for the November 9th CCC meeting. The Chair told committee members to keep their
Business 40 proposals as new ones would not be distributed. Review then began with the
Business 15 proposal. V. Rapp provided revisions for the catalog description and Sections
II, IV, VI, and VII of the course outline then agreed to the committee’s recommendations
for further revisions to the catalog description and the problem solving assignment in
Section IV. Next, the CCC discussed Business 18 and accepted the number change and the
revisions for the catalog description and for Sections II, III, IV, and V of the course
outline. During the discussion of the Business 24 proposal, the committee worked with the
dean to refine the assignments in Sections IV and V of the course outline. Adjustments to
the catalog description and Sections II and III were then discussed and agreed to. As the
division had reached the end of its time allotment, Chair Young stopped the review and
asked for a motion of approval for Business 15, 18, and 24. C. Striepe made the motion
and J. Siddiqui seconded it. The motion carried. S. Dowden moved, and P. Gebert
seconded, that the conditions of enrollment be approved. The motion carried. J. Young
said the division’s remaining proposal would be addressed after the other two divisions
scheduled for curriculum review had an opportunity to present their proposals.
HUMANITIES PROPOSALS:
Chair Young informed the division it would have 15 minutes to present its proposals then
B. Villalobos distributed an errata sheet to the committee. The dean asked the CCC to
begin its review with English 22. During the ensuing discussion, revisions to the catalog
description and Sections II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII were presented. After a few brief
comments, the CCC accepted the revisions. B. Villalobos then explained that the three
remaining proposals were for independent study courses in French, German, and Japanese,
and that faculty who developed the proposals had followed the template for this type of
course provided by the CCC. The dean noted minor corrections to the submittal dates and
as there were no questions regarding these courses, C. Somin moved that the CCC approve
the Humanities proposals. S. Dowden seconded the motion, which carried. C. Somin then
moved, and P. Gebert seconded, that the conditions of enrollment be approved. The
motion carried.
NATURAL SCIENCES PROPOSAL:
B. Perez began the presentation of History of Science 11 by informing the committee of
minor edits to Sections III and VII of the outline. The CCC then discussed the lengthy
note attached to the catalog description. S. Dowden provided a suggestion, agreed to by
the CCC and W. Killingsworth, course proposer, which shortened the note considerably
yet still conveyed the necessary message. As discussion concluded, W. Killingsworth
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moved, and S. Dowden seconded, that the revised History of Science 11 be approved. The
motion carried. P. Gebert moved that the course’s condition of enrollment be approved.
W. Killingsworth seconded the motion, which carried.
BUSINESS PROPOSALS (Continued):
V. Rapp provided the committee with revisions to the catalog description and Section VIII
of the course outline for Computer Information Systems 99abc before discussion was held
on appropriate language for the course’s enrollment limitation. After the enrollment
limitation was modified to meet College policy and procedure, C. Striepe moved that the
revised course be approved. P. Gebert seconded the motion, which carried. P. Gebert then
moved, and J. Siddiqui seconded, that the course’s enrollment limitation be approved. The
motion carried.
COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD FORM
Chair Young referred members to the course outline of record form, part of the day’s
packet, and stated that the CCC periodically reviews its forms for compliance with state
and local procedures and requirements. This semester the CCC will be reviewing and, if
necessary, revising the course outline form. The Chair brought the committee’s attention
to the Title 5 materials accompanying the form. She then reviewed the Title 5 regulation,
Section 55002, Standards and Criteria for Courses and Classes, which delineates specific
areas that must be evident in a course outline of record. During the review, it was noted
that the CCC is responsible for approving both associate degree credit courses and nondegree credit courses as well as non-credit courses. The committee then proceeded with a
brief discussion of El Camino College’s course outline of record form. A number of
suggestions for improving the form were offered but because the form distributed to the
committee was incorrectly reproduced, Chair Young stated that action would have to be
postponed. Correctly reproduced forms will be forwarded to CCC representatives as soon
as possible so that the form can be discussed at the November 9th CCC meeting.
At 3:50 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
October 26, 2004
BUSINESS DIVISION
CHANGE IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO
MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Business 15 – Business Mathematics
Current Status/Proposed Change
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This course is designed to prepare students for more advanced work in subjects
mathematical concepts involving quantitative reasoning and analysis, such as: in
management, finance, accounting, real estate, and other areas of business classes.
The course content involves a thorough study of all aspects of business
mathematics: including basic computational skills, bank reconciliation, use of
business formulas and equations, payroll, discounts and markup/markdowns,
simple and compound interest, present value analysis, annuities and sinking funds,
credit, depreciation, and inventory, taxes, insurance, financial reports, and business
statistics, etc.
2. Business 24 – Small Business Management
Current Status/Proposed Change
In Tthis course is designed as a systematic approach to successful the students will
examine basic concepts and techniques used in small business operation. Personnel
evaluation, pre-ownership preparation, management. and leadership, financing,
location, taxation, records, employees, purchasing, advertising, sales, accounting,
and credit are topics covered in the course. The emphasis is upon adequate
planning and preparation for success and recognition of pitfalls and problems
before they occur. Emphasis will be on entrepreneurial strategy, new venture
opportunities, the business plan, small business marketing, small business
management, and financial management.
CHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT (Pre/Corequisite,
Recommended Preparation, or Enrollment Limitation), CATALOG
DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5
REQUIREMENTS
1. Computer Information Systems 99abc – Independent Study
Current Status/Proposed Change
Enrollment Limitation: two courses in Computer Information Systems with a
minimum grade average of B in at least two courses in each Computer Information
Systems and recommendation of acknowledgement by the instructor with whom
the student will work
Independent study This course provides special advanced studies in the field of in
Computer Information Systems for students wishing to undertake special studies
not covered in the normal regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences
with the instructor are coordinated with assigned Computer Information Systems
projects (60 hours per unit).
CHANGES IN NUMBER, CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE
REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
Current Status/Proposed Change
1. Business 18 90 – International Aspects of Business
The international Aspects of Business In this course is a study of the aspects of
international students will study business including international business theories,.
Topics will include cross-cultural relations, comparative economic systems,
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comparative political systems, and international economics,. lLaw and international
trade, foreign exchange, letters of credit, export requirements, and emerging issues
in international trade will also be covered.
HUMANITIES DIVISION
CHANGE IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO
MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. English 22 – Suspense Literature
Current Status/Proposed Change
The reading, analysis, and discussion of examples of the This course examines
various types of suspense literature from the 19th century to the present. Students
read, analyze, discuss, and evaluate examples of the most widely-read and enduring
suspense literature forms: mystery, detective novel, the Gothic romance, crime,
and the mystery adventure novel. Special emphasis will be placed on developing
criteria which will aid the student in evaluating popular psychological suspense
fiction. Students also examine the history of suspense literature and the cultural
contexts that have given rise to the various suspense genres. Other suspense
literature genres may be discussed, including gothic, spy, fantasy, horror, and
science fiction.
2. French 99abc – Independent Study
Current Status/Proposed Change
Reading and written work based on This course provides special advanced studies
in a subject field of French education not covered in the regular departmental
offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor. Independent study open to
students wishing to undertake special studies in are coordinated with assigned
French through an approved program of research, consultation, and writing
education projects (60 hours per unit).
3. German 99abc – Independent Study
Current Status/Proposed Change
Reading and written work based on This course provides special advanced studies
in a subject field of German education not covered in the regular departmental
offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor. Independent study open to
students wishing to undertake special studies in are coordinated with assigned
German projects (60 hours per unit).
4. Japanese 99abc – Independent Study
Current Status/Proposed Change
Reading and written work based on This course provides special advanced studies
in a subject field of Japanese education not covered in the regular departmental
offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor. Independent study open to
students wishing to undertake special studies in are coordinated with assigned
Japanese through an approved program of research, consultation and writing.
projects (60 hours per unit).
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NATURAL SCIENCES 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. History of Science 11 - The Ascent Introduction to the History of Man Western
Science
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 2R 1A
Traces In this course the development of science major ideas and art as expressions
organizing theories of the special gifts that characterize humans and that have made
them unique among the animal species. Emphasis is placed on the process of
thought and imagination scientific revolutions in people’s attempts to analyze
astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, and geology are introduced. The
professional and understand personal lives of the nature of the universe scientists
responsible for each revolution are discussed. Scientists covered include Galileo
Galilee, Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin. A brief introduction
to the methods, philosophy, and content of science is also included and an example
of a contemporary scientific revolution is also discussed.
Note: This course is primarily for the non-science major. No mathematics or
previous science background is required.