EL CAMINO COLLEGE
MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
October 28, 2003
Present: L. Beckett-Lemus, S. Dowden, C. Fitzsimons, P. Gebert, W. Killingsworth,
R. Mekaru, B. Perez, V. Rapp, J. Siddiqui, C. Striepe, J. Young
Absent (excused): C. Somin
Absent (unexcused): S. Oda-Omori
Ex-Officio
Members Present: A. Collette, S. Fasteau, K. Key, L. Mukogawa, K. Sullivan
Absent (excused): P. Lund
Also Present: L. Aborn, L. Back, D. Berney, B. Hoanzl, T. Lew, D. Teter, R. Way
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
V. Rapp moved that the minutes of the October 7, 2003, College Curriculum Committee
meeting be approved as written and P. Gebert seconded the motion. The Chair called for a
vote and the motion carried.
CHAIR’S REPORT
J. Young advised the committee that N. Hata has informed her that, at this time, she is
unable to meet the attendant responsibilities of a CCC representative and has therefore
appointed V. Rapp as her designee. V. Rapp has been appointed to serve in this position
through December, 2003.
Chair Young concluded her report by informing the CCC that she, along with Academic
Senate President J. Stewart, will be attending the statewide Academic Senate Plenary
Session at the end of the week. J. Young said she would give a report on the session at the
next CCC meeting.
VICE PRESIDENT - ACADEMIC AFFAIRS' REPORT
V. Rapp explained that her new duties as the Vice President of Academic Affairs’ designee
necessitated the appointment of an interim representative from the Council of Academic
Deans and Directors. She announced that B. Perez, acting dean of Natural Sciences, will
be the Council’s representative through December, 2003.
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CURRICULUM REVIEW
PROPOSAL REVIEWED BY CCC CHAIR AND VICE PRESIDENT – ACADEMIC
AFFAIRS:
Chair Young asked CCC representatives to review the justification, provided by her and
N. Hata, for the inactivation of Music 16. As there were no questions, C. Fitzsimons
moved, and W. Killingsworth seconded, that the inactivation be approved. J. Young asked
for a vote and the motion carried.
Next, the Chair thanked the committee members who had forwarded to her their comments
regarding the proposals scheduled for review at today’s meeting. She remarked that these
comments were shared with the deans at the Monday afternoon meeting and proved very
helpful. J. Young then announced that each division would have 25 minutes to present its
proposals.
FINE ARTS PROPOSALS:
Dean Lew began the Fine Arts presentation by introducing D. Berney of the Dance
Department and L. Back of the Music Department. He added that D. Teter, proposer of the
revisions to the music courses scheduled for review, would join the meeting shortly. As
T. Lew distributed an errata sheet for the Fine Arts proposals, he thanked those CCC
representatives who had forwarded their concerns about the proposals to J. Young. He
remarked that the comments were very helpful to the division as it finalized revisions.
Dean Lew then asked that discussion begin with the proposal for Art 7. After noting
corrections to the proposal form, T. Lew advised the CCC of revisions to the descriptive
title, the catalog description, and Sections II, IV, V, and VII of the course outline. Next, a
brief discussion was held regarding revisions to the Dance 20 proposal. T. Lew explained
that the Dance Department believed that this course should be repeatable because its nature
was such that students would enhance technical proficiency to the level required for
success in various dance styles each time the course was taken. After minor changes to
Sections II and IV of the outline were presented, B. Perez suggested a modification to the
catalog description. D. Berney agreed with the change. The CCC turned to Music 43abcd
and after corrections to the proposal form were noted, Dean Lew advised the committee
that the revised catalog description presented on the errata sheet was developed so that the
intent of the course was clear. Also, the description was now parallel with the three other
Music courses being reviewed today. T. Lew then led a brief discussion of the revisions
for Sections II, III, and V of the course outline. As there were no questions, the committee
continued with review of Music 44abcd, Music 45abcd, and Music 46abcd. Revisions to
the catalog descriptions for these three courses were agreed to as well as revisions to
Section II of the outline for Music 44abcd, Sections II, III, V, and VII of the outline for
Music 45abcd, and Sections II, III, and V of the Music 46abcd outline. During the
discussion of these courses, S. Fasteau asked if the use of the word, perform, was
acceptable in the critical thinking assignments. D. Teter explained that he believed the
word, perform, was appropriate as, in these assignments, it meant that a chain of reasoning,
including the ability to read the music, decide the pitch, determine the rhythm, and decide
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the approach, was required. Because the end of the division’s time allotment had been
reached, J. Young brought the discussion to a close; B. Perez moved that the CCC approve,
as amended, Art 7, Dance 20, and Music 43abcd, 44abcd, 45abcd, and 46abcd. K. Key
seconded the motion, which carried. K. Key moved, and J. Siddiqui seconded, that the
conditions of enrollment be approved. The motion carried.
Chair Young then announced that the remaining Fine Arts proposal would be addressed
after the other two divisions had presented their proposals.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS PROPOSALS:
L. Aborn, Director of the Special Resource Center, stated she was representing Dean
Schwartz then introduced B. Hoanzl, a member of the Educational Development
Department. B. Hoanzl directed committee members to the errata sheets, included in the
day’s packet, developed for the four Educational Development proposals. He then began
the discussion with corrections to the discipline and the hours of lecture and laboratory for
Educational Development 22 and continued with revisions to Sections II, III, IV, V, VI,
and VII of the course outline. B. Perez remarked that she found the revision presented for
the assignment in Section IV confusing so the committee and B. Hoanzl developed a
further revision that better stated the assignment.
Next, the committee reviewed Educational Development 31abcd. After a correction to the
discipline was noted, an extensive revision to the catalog description was explained by
B. Hoanzl. Discussion concluded with agreement on revisions to Sections II, III, and VI of
the course outline. B. Hoanzl asked the CCC to turn to the proposal for Educational
Development 32ab. Again, a correction to the discipline was noted before discussion was
held regarding the revisions to the catalog description and Sections II, III, IV, and VI of the
course outline. J. Young then announced that the time allotted for review of the Health
Sciences and Athletics proposals had expired. V. Rapp moved, and C. Fitzsimons
seconded, that Educational Development 22, 31abcd, and 32ab be approved as revised.
The motion carried. K. Key then moved that the conditions of enrollment be approved.
B. Perez seconded the motion, which carried.
Chair Young informed the CCC and the division that the remaining Educational
Development proposal would be entertained at the end of the meeting.
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY PROPOSALS:
R. Way, while distributing an errata sheet, complimented the CCC on its new procedure of
submitting concerns about proposals via e-mail messages to the Chair. He said that it was
very helpful to him and his faculty to receive suggested revisions before the CCC meeting.
The dean then asked that discussion begin with Manufacturing Technology 1. He
reviewed revisions to the catalog description and to Sections II, IV, V, and VII of the
course outline with the committee and as there were no questions, review then proceeded
with Manufacturing Technology 2. Discussion centered on revisions to the catalog
description and to Sections II, IV, V, and VII of the course outline. After agreement was
reached on the revisions, K. Key moved that Manufacturing Technology 1 and 2 be
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approved as revised. S. Dowden seconded the motion, which carried. S. Dowden then
moved, and J. Siddiqui seconded, that the conditions of enrollment be approved. The
motion carried.
FINE ARTS PROPOSALS (continued):
J. Young announced the division would have 10 minutes for discussion of its proposals
then T. Lew asked the committee to continue its review with the proposal for Photography
60ab. The dean provided minor edits for the discipline and the hours of lecture and
laboratory and after a brief discussion of the revisions to Sections III, IV, and V of the
course outline, B. Perez moved that the CCC approve the revised Photography 60ab.
C. Fitzsimons seconded the motion, which carried. W. Killingsworth moved, and
L. Beckett-Lemus seconded, that the condition of enrollment be approved. The motion
carried.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS PROPOSALS (continued):
Before review of the Educational Development 33ab proposal began, J. Young announced
that ten minutes were being allotted for discussion. B. Hoanzl then led a brief review
during which a correction to the discipline was noted and revisions to Sections II, III, VI,
and VII of the course outline were agreed to. K. Key moved, and S. Dowden seconded,
that the revised Educational Development 33ab be approved. The motion carried.
B. Perez moved that the committee approve the condition of enrollment for the course.
C. Striepe seconded the motion, which carried.
At 3:50 p.m., K. Key moved, and V. Rapp seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion carried.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Proposed Curriculum Changes
October 28, 2003
FINE ARTS DIVISION
INACTIVATE COURSE
1. Music 16 – Popular Music In the United States
CHANGES IN DESCRIPTIVE TITLE, CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE
OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
Current Status/Proposed Change
1. Art 7 – Art History of Mexico, and Central and South America
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This course is a Ssurvey of the Aart of pPre-Columbian civilizations in Mexico, and
Central and South America, as well as with emphasis on the development of
Mexican Aart from the Spanish cColonial period through the modern era
contemporary times.
CHANGES IN NUMBER, CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED
TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
Current Status/Proposed Change
1. Dance 20abcd – Body Conditioning for Dance Techniques
This course clarifies covers principles of ballet-based technique through exercise systems
specific to dance training. Class activities emphasize alignment, placement,
strength, injury prevention, and efficient joint articulation. for building muscle
memory and coordination. Muscle and skeletal terminology, as well as beginning
basic ballet terminology, are introduced. reinforced through verbal direction of
floor exercises. This class is appropriate for dancers at all levels, including those
beginning dance training and those returning after an injury or absence of
activity. period of inactivity.
CHANGE IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET
TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Music 43abcd – Beginning Woodwind Instruments
Current Status/Proposed Change
Music reading, tone production, technique, articulation, and care and maintenance of the
instruments. Limited to one semester instruction on each instrument. This course
for the beginning musician introduces basic skills and techniques for playing a
woodwind instrument. Students Sselect from flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, or
bassoon. Music reading, tone production, breath control, technique,
musicianship, and instrument care are emphasized. Students must provide their
own instruments.
2. Music 44abcd - Beginning Brass Instruments
Current Status/Proposed Change
Music reading, tone production, technique, articulation, and care and maintenance of the
instrument. Limited to one semester instruction on each instrument. This course
for the beginning musician introduces basic skills and techniques for playing a
brass instrument. Students Sselect from trumpet, French horn, trombone,
euphonium, or tuba. Music reading, tone production, breath control, technique,
musicianship, and instrument care are emphasized. Students must provide their
own instruments.
3. Music 45abcd - Beginning Percussion Instruments
Current Status/Proposed Change
Music reading, tone production, technique, articulation, and care and maintenance of the
instrument. Limited to one semester instruction on each instrument. This course
for the beginning musician introduces basic skills and techniques for playing
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snare drum and drum set. Music reading, drum rudiments, percussion techniques,
and musicianship are emphasized. Select from snare, tympani, mallets, and
accessory group. Students must provide their own mallets or sticks and practice
pad.
4. Music 46abcd - Beginning String Instruments
Current Status/Proposed Change
Music reading, tone production, technique, articulation, and care and maintenance of the
instrument. Limited to one semester instruction on each instrument. This course
for the beginning musician introduces basic skills and techniques for playing a
string instrument. Students Sselect from violin, viola, cello, or and string bass.
Music reading, tone production, technique, musicianship, and instrument care are
emphasized. Students must provide their own instruments except that string
basses will be available for classroom use.
5.
Photography 60ab – Wilderness Photography
Current Status/Proposed Change
An This course is an introduction to field techniques in landscape and wildlife
photography. using color slide film. Topics Includes include historical
development, film types and selection, exposure techniques, appropriate
equipment, and care, field conditions, and markets for work. commercial
applications of landscape and wildlife photography. An adjustable 35mm camera
and a or medium format camera, light meter, and color film stock are required.
Note:
This course may May be taken two semesters.
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HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS DIVISION
CHANGE IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET
TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Educational Development 22 – Personal Assessment
Current Status/Proposed Change
This course will explore present concepts, the theories helps students develop a better
understanding of personal motivation as they establish short and practices related
to self-appraisal, long term goals. Students will also explore their personal value
systems, the concepts of stress management, defense mechanisms, self-concept,
interpersonal relations communications, and somato-psychology time
management.
Note:
This course is appropriate for students with disabilities.
2.
Educational Development 31abcd – Increased Learning Performance
Current Status/Proposed Change
In Tthis laboratory course, provides individualized learning assistance for students with
special needs will increase learning performance and study skills that relate to
content of other El Camino College courses. Students will be taught how to use
effective tools, techniques, also enhance critical thinking skills and resources
evaluate assistive technologies that to improve their academic success. In
addition, specific sections of the course will be offered for English and
mathematics skills.
Note:
This course is appropriate for students with disabilities.
3.
Educational Development 32ab – Psychology of Affective Learning
Current Status/Proposed Change
A This course is designed to provide the student identified with special needs an exposure
expose students to practical, affective concepts principles and exercises to that
enhance the student’s self concept as a learner. The course will focus on benefits
of a positive attitude and learning performance will also be covered.
Note:
This course is appropriate for students with disabilities.
4.
Educational Development 33ab – Specific Learning Strategies
Current Status/Proposed Change
Students identified with special needs are taught In this course students will explore
specific techniques, principles, and strategies which enable them to effectively
acquire, integrate, store, and retrieve information. In effect, students learn how to
learn more efficiently within the limits of their specific learning disability.
Note: This course is appropriate for students with disabilities.
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INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
CHANGE IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET
TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Manufacturing Technology 1 – Orientation to Manufacturing
Current Status/Proposed Change
This course provides the student with an introduction to the overview of Mmanufacturing
Technology program industries in modern society and specialty options with a
special emphasis on employment the processes involved in manufacturing today.
Career opportunities and preparation required for employment in the field are
emphasized. Manufacturing industries are described in sufficient detail to enable
the student to gain knowledge of basic concepts throughout in a broad spectrum
of modern industrial technology.
2.
Manufacturing Technology 2 – Materials and Processes of Manufacturing
Current Status/Proposed Change
This course covers introduces students to the fundamentals of manufacturing materials of
manufacture, their properties, characteristics, classification, and processes
including changing the shape of metals by cutting, forming, casting, welding,
treatment. The manufacturing processes of material removal, fabrication, joining,
surface preparation, casting, molding, forging, and extruding. Conventional and
automated processes will be demonstrated as well as taking field trips to study
local manufacturing industries are also covered. The course will assist the
student in preparing for certification as a CMT (Certified Manufacturing
Technologist) sponsored by the SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers.