EL CAMINO COLLEGE
MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
September 23, 2003
Present: L. Beckett-Lemus, S. Dowden, C. Fitzsimons, P. Gebert, W. Killingsworth,
S. Oda-Omori, V. Rapp, J. Siddiqui, C. Somin, C. Striepe, J. Young
Absent (excused): N. Hata, R. Mekaru
Ex-Officio
Members Present: A. Collette, S. Fasteau, K. Key, P. Lund, L. Mukogawa, A. Spor
Also Present: S. Allen, F. Baker, B. Knapp, M. Lipe, C. Luna, G. Miranda, L. Olsen,
B. Perez, D. Shannon, K. Sullivan, D. Vakil
Absent (unexcused): L. Chan
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
L. Beckett-Lemus moved that the minutes of the September 9, 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 announced that the terms of CCC representatives C. Fitzsimons, P. Gebert,
W. Killingsworth, and R. Mekaru will expire at the end of this academic year and that,
according to the CCC Bylaws, elections for these terms are to be conducted this Fall
semester. Chair Young encouraged the four representatives whose terms were expiring
to extend their service then stated she will send a memorandum regarding the need for
elections to the deans and Academic Senate representatives for the divisions of Fine Arts,
Health Sciences and Athletics, Industry and Technology, and Natural Sciences. The
Chair concluded her report with the announcement that, due to N. Hata’s absence, there
would not be a Vice President of Academic Affairs report at today’s meeting.
COURSE DISCIPLINES LIST
Each division faculty representative received a copy of his or her division’s revised
Disciplines list. The representatives were told they should refer to this list when
curriculum proposals are reviewed at the division level.
SUMMER CURRICULUM INSTITUTE
Chair Young reported that in July, she, S. Dowden, and J. Siddiqui attended the very well
planned and informative Summer Curriculum Institute sponsored by the statewide
Academic Senate. A number of interesting workshops were held including ones covering
online tools for curriculum, development of course outlines, teacher preparation, learning
outcomes, and virtual integrity. J. Young stated that during the workshop on developing
course outlines, it was evident that El Camino College’s outlines were exemplary. She
added that the workshop on virtual integrity addressed issues relating to online courses
and that she had received excellent material regarding concerns about cheating in online
courses. J. Young said she would forward this information to the Distance Education
Advisory Committee. S. Dowden then stated that participation at the Institute had
provided her with a good perspective on curriculum development. J. Siddiqui added that
his attendance at the Institute was a great learning experience and that he was proud of
the El Camino College course outlines shared at the Institute.
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE BYLAWS
J. Young announced that the CCC Bylaws subcommittee, comprised of her, A. Collette,
A. Spor, and C. Striepe, and L. Beckett-Lemus (excused absence), had met and
developed a provision that would allow the Vice President of Academic Affairs to
appoint a designee on an interim basis. During the ensuing discussion, C. Fitzsimons
asked if the bylaws allowed someone to stand in for a faculty member who could not
attend a meeting.
J. Young responded that there were no provisions that allowed someone to act as a
replacement for a representative who could not attend a meeting. A. Collette added that
the CCC had discussed this in past years and concluded that substitutes were
inappropriate because CCC representatives are required to be knowledgeable of State and
local regulations and procedures. It was also pointed out that the bylaws do allow for
appointment of an interim faculty representative when a CCC faculty representative is
required to take a leave that would exceed one month. A suggestion was put forth that
CCC representative protocol be reviewed. J. Young then directed the committee to the
revisions developed for the bylaws and as there were no further questions, S. Dowden
moved that the CCC approve the revised bylaws. K. Key seconded the motion, which
carried. The Chair remarked that on October 7th she will present the bylaws to the
Academic Senate for its approval.
CURRICULUM REVIEW
PROPOSALS REVIEWED BY CCC CHAIR AND VICE PRESIDENT – ACADEMIC
AFFAIRS:
Chair Young asked CCC representatives to review the justifications, provided by her and
N. Hata, for the inactivation of Child Development 15, 23, and 27. C. Striepe asked if an
inactivated course can be reinstated and J. Young answered that the CCC does allow
courses to be reactivated. However, reactivated courses must meet current standards.
Then C. Fitzsimons moved, and C. Somin seconded, that the inactivations be approved.
The motion carried.
J. Young announced that each division would have 30 minutes to present its proposals
then reminded CCC representatives they should send her, via an e-mail message,
concerns they may have with any proposal in sufficient time for the concerns to be
discussed with the deans at the applicable Monday afternoon meeting. The Chair
continued, stating the CCC needed to be cognizant of the limited time available for
discussion during curriculum review and that it would be extremely helpful if major
concerns were forwarded to her prior to a CCC meeting. L. Beckett-Lemus asked if it
were possible to get feedback from the divisions regarding the changes that had been
submitted to them. J. Young assured her and the CCC that all comments, concerns, and
questions are shared with the deans.
V. Rapp clarified the issue by stating that the time frame from when a dean becomes
aware of a concern to the division’s presentation at a CCC meeting is so short that it is
not feasible to acknowledge that concerns were shared. Also, in some instances, faculty
chose not to make adjustments that are suggested because they believe the original
submission is appropriate. J. Young then reiterated that CCC curriculum review would
be greatly facilitated if major concerns were forwarded to her in a timely manner.
NATURAL SCIENCES PROPOSALS:
B. Perez distributed an errata sheet to the committee then introduced D. Vakil, a member
of the Astronomy Department. She then began the division’s review with Astronomy 9
and after noting minor clarifications to the catalog description and Sections II and VI of
the course outline, B. Perez asked the committee to turn to Astronomy 10. During the
discussion that followed, revisions to the catalog description and Section VI of the outline
were agreed to. Two students who were present asked if the revision to Section VI meant
homework would no longer be assigned. D. Vakil explained that students will be
assigned homework and that Section VI addressed instructional activities. At this time, J.
Young asked the students to identify themselves and K. Sullivan and C. Luna said that
they were representing L. Chan, the Associated Students CCC representative. Chair
Young reminded those present that earlier in the meeting it had been noted that the CCC
bylaws do not have a provision that allowed substitutes to serve for representatives who
cannot be present. She thanked K. Sullivan and C. Luna for their interest then asked that
questions from the floor be directed to her and that independent conversations not be
held. L. Mukogawa then asked if the prerequisite for Astronomy 12 would be revised to
reflect the change in numbers proposed for Astronomy 9 and 10. J. Young said she
would work with Dean Perez so that this necessary revision could be submitted through
the Extenuating Circumstances Procedure.
Review then continued with Geography 1. B. Perez explained to the committee that the
course outline was reviewed and revised last year and unfortunately was not forward to
the CCC. Therefore, the dates of 2002 on the proposal and the course outline were
correct. A brief discussion of the outline ensued during which modifications to Section II
and VII were accepted. Next, the proposal for Biology 1A was discussed. L. BeckettLemus
stated that it was unclear to her why the note at the end of the catalog description, which
recommended that students take Chemistry 1A concurrently with Biology 1A, was not
part of the recommended preparation.
B. Perez explained that content review did not justify a recommended preparation of
concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 1A. However, students planning to enroll in Biology
1B must successfully complete Biology 1A and Chemistry 1A. Hence, the Biology
faculty included the catalog note to help students prepare. B. Perez then asked the CCC
to turn to Biology 12 and stated that she had significant corrections for this proposal.
During a brief discussion on revisions to the catalog description, S. Fasteau asked if a
waiver statement needed to be included that addressed access for students with
disabilities since field experience was part of the course. B. Perez responded that a
statement was unnecessary because the College had an official policy that addressed
alternate class sites. K. Key then suggested that the course be proposed for transfer to the
UC system. The dean and the committee agreed with his suggestion. After B. Perez
provided corrections for Section II of the course outline, C. Fitzsimons noted that each
major topic had a parallel objective and asked if some of the objectives could be
broadened. B. Perez answered that, theoretically, they could be broadened but because
the sciences are exact, Biology faculty prefer to write objectives that parallel the major
topics. The dean then provided the CCC with revisions to Section III and VII of the
outline. J. Young asked for a motion of approval for Astronomy 9 and 10, Biology 1A
and 12, and Geography 1 and K. Key so moved. C. Somin seconded the motion, which
carried. K. Key moved, and C. Fitzsimons seconded, that the conditions of enrollment be
approved. The motion carried.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS PROPOSALS:
D. Shannon directed the committee to the division’s errata sheet, which was part of the
day’s packet, and then introduced M. Lipe, a member of the Adapted Physical Education
Department. M. Lipe led the review for the proposed changes to Physical Education
400abcd during which he explained that though the course was designed for students with
disabilities, enrollment was open to all students. Therefore, the catalog description had
been revised to reflect this. M. Lipe then noted minor changes to Sections II, IV, V, and
VIII of the course outline.
Next, D. Shannon asked the CCC to continue the review with the proposal for Physical
Education 5ab. After a minor revision to Section II of the outline was agreed to,
W. Killingsworth provided a correction to the catalog note. Discussion then turned to
Physical Education 6abc and a number of revisions were discussed. The committee
agreed to revisions of the catalog description and to Sections II, V, and VI of the outline.
K. Key noted that it needed to be indicated in Section IV that students are required to
perform one hour of work per week outside of regular class time so that the required
hours of weekly student work equated to one unit. A brief discussion then ensued for the
two remaining proposals. Corrections were accepted for Sections III and IV of the
Physical Education 75ab course outline and for the catalog description and Sections IV
and V of the outline for Physical Education 76abc. L. Beckett-Lemus moved that the
CCC approve Physical
Education 5ab, 6abc, 75ab, 76abc, and 400abcd as revised. C. Somin seconded the
motion, which carried. C. Fitzsimons moved, and C. Striepe seconded, that the
conditions of enrollment be approved. The motion carried.
BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PROPOSALS:
G. Miranda distributed an errata sheet for the division’s proposals then introduced
F. Baker, a member of the History Department, and B. Knapp, a member of the division’s
support staff. She then asked the CCC to start its review with History 5B. During the
brief discussion that followed, revisions were agreed to for the catalog description and
Sections II, III, and V of the course outline. Continuing, the committee accepted the
revisions presented for Sections II, III, IV, and V of the outline for Philosophy 3. After
the dean clarified the grading method for Philosophy 11, agreement was reached on
revisions to Sections II, V, and VII of the course outline. As the committee discussed the
proposal for Philosophy 23, it agreed to slight modifications for Sections II, III, and IV of
the course outline. Then L. Beckett-Lemus offered a change for one of the critical
thinking assignments. G. Miranda accepted her suggestion and the assignment was
revised accordingly. W. Killingsworth then suggested revisions to the catalog description
so that it read better and they were accepted. The division’s presentation ended with
Sociology 4. G. Miranda noted that the recommended preparation was being revised
because content review had indicated that a student’s success would be enhanced if
Sociology 5 was completed before enrollment in Sociology 4. Because one of the
revisions to the catalog description was the removal of the word, America, S. Oda-Omori
noted that the course now had a more global aspect. Because the course focus had
shifted, S. Oda-Omori asked if the Sociology Department had done any research
regarding possible articulation concerns with four year transfer institutions. S. Allen
responded that four year institutions had not been contacted but information gleaned at
conference attendance by Sociology faculty had precipitated the move to a more global
approach. The CCC concluded discussion of the proposal by agreeing to the catalog
revision as well as to revisions in Sections III and IV of the course outline. S. Dowden
then moved for approval of the revised courses, History 5B, Philosophy 3, 11, and 23,
and Sociology 4. W. Killingsworth seconded the motion, which carried. C. Fitzsimons
moved, and C. Somin seconded, that the CCC approve the conditions of enrollment. The
motion carried.
At 4:25 p.m., W. Killingsworth moved, and C. Somin seconded, that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Proposed Curriculum Changes
September 23, 2003
BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
INACTIVATE COURSES
1. Child Development 15 – The School Age Child
2. Child Development 23 – Introduction to Family Child Care Administration
3. Child Development 27 – Business Aspects of Family Child Care
CHANGE IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO
MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. History 5B – History of Modern Britain
Current Status/Proposed Change
Cultural, economic, and This course focuses on the political,economic, social, and
cultural development of Great Britain from the 17th century Stuart Dynasty to the
present. Origins of Industrial Revolution, Topics include the new Empire and
expansion and decline of the British Commonwealth of Nations, and conditions
leading Britain from the height of world power and prestige in empire, the
evolution of democratic institutions and political thought, the Industrial
Revolution, the World Wars, and Britain’s relationship to the European
community. Cultural development from the Neoclassical to the Victorian Age to
20th century calamities. Common interests and aspirations of the Anglo-American
heritage of individual freedom under law contemporary periods also are
examined.
Note: History 5A is not a prerequisite.
2. Philosophy 3 – Ethics and Society
Current Status/Proposed Change
Critical This course offers a critical study of ethical theories and their application
to problems of modern society. Emphasizes eEthical issues in government and
law, social institutions, and the arts, and international relations will be
emphasized.
3. Philosophy 23 – Ethics, Law and Society
Current Status/Proposed Change
Moral issues arising iIn this course the area of legislation relationship between the
various facets of moral and law enforcement will be examined against a
background of legal thinking is analyzed. Philosophical issues such as
justification for the requirements of a legal enforcement of morality, the
legitimacy of an international system of law, and community needs. Special
consideration will be given to contemporary problems the relationship between
new technologies and the role of law are examined. The concepts of individual
and private morality, legal punishment and defending individual international
rights and obligations will be discussed .
CHANGES IN DESCRIPTIVE TITLE, CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE
OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
Current Status/Proposed Change
1. Philosophy 11 – History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
Development This course is a survey of the development of modern and
contemporary philosophical thought from the Renaissance, Humanism, to the 20th
century. Topics will include secular humanism, the rise of modern science,
empiricism, rationalism, idealism, pragmatism, logical positivism, and
existentialism, and analytic philosophy.
CHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT (Pre/Corequisite,
Recommended Preparation, or Enrollment Limitation), CATALOG
DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5
REQUIREMENTS
1. Sociology 4 - Social Problems
Current Status/Proposed Change
Recommended Preparation: Sociology 5; eligibility for English 1A
A broad survey of In this course social problems facing American society,
including such topics as societies today are examined. Topics include problems
associated with deviance, crime, discrimination, poverty, welfare systems,
alienation in work, family, substance abuse, and other problems relating to
inequality, social institutions,. The course and modernization. Social problems
will introduce students to sociological perspectives about social be analyzed from
various sociological perspectives to better understand their possible causes and
consequences. Strategies for addressing social problems will be discussed and
assessed.
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS DIVISION
CHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT (Pre/Corequisite,
Recommended Preparation, or Enrollment Limitation), CATALOG
DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5
REQUIREMENTS
1. Physical Education 5ab – Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball Team
Current Status/Proposed Change
Enrollment Limitation: tryout (high school varsity experience or equivalent skill)
Varsity This course provides instruction and practice and instruction in the
advanced techniques in of baseball. leading to intercollegiate competition with
Students will compete against member schools of the South Coast Conference and
other colleges. An El Camino College Award will be earned by student athletes
who satisfactorily fulfill the course requirements.
Note: This Ccourse is offered in the spring semester only.
2. Physical Education 6abc – Off-Season Training For Men’s Intercollegiate
Baseball Team
Current Status/Proposed Change
Enrollment Limitation: tryout (high school varsity experience or equivalent skill)
Open to team candidates This course provides instruction and athletes for offseason practice in the advanced techniques of baseball. training. All participants
students will engage in an off-season program stressing emphasizing instruction,
game tactics, skills development, strength training, and cardiovascular
conditioning.
Note: This Ccourse is offered in the fall semester and summer session only.
3. Physical Education 75ab – Men’s Intercollegiate Track and Field Team
Current Status/Proposed Change
Enrollment Limitation: tryout (high school varsity experience or equivalent skill)
Varsity This course provides instruction and practice and instruction in the
advanced techniques in of track and field. events leading to intercollegiate
competition with Students will compete against member schools of the South
Coast Conference and other colleges. An El Camino College award will be
earned by student athletes who satisfactorily fulfill the course requirements.
Note: This Ccourse is offered in the spring semester and summer session only.
4. Physical Education 76abc – Off-Season Training for Men’s Intercollegiate Track
and Field Team
Current Status/Proposed Change
Enrollment Limitation: tryout (high school varsity experience or equivalent skill)
Open to team candidates and athletes for off-season This course provides
instruction and practice in the advanced techniques of track and field training. All
participants students will engage in an off-season program stressing emphasizing
instruction, skills development, strength training, and cardiovascular conditioning.
Note: This Ccourse is offered in the fall semester and summer session only.
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 400abcd – Adaptive Adapted Fitness
Recommended Preparation: verification of physical or learning disability or
motor problems None
Course is designed to meet the needs of students requiring restricted activities.
Instruction and practice This course is designed to meet the needs for of students
with disabilities and provides personalized exercise programs. or motor problems
in individualized exercises, resistive activities, and relaxation techniques will be
given for improvement in strength, flexibility, endurance, and tension reduction.
Exercise programs may incorporate modifications when limitations are associated
with a disability. The components of physical fitness will be discussed in order to
develop an understanding of training principles, benefits of exercise, and
conditioning strategies. Basic nutrition guidelines related to fitness will also be
discussed.
Note: This course is designed for students with disabilities.
NATURAL SCIENCES DIVISION
CHANGES IN NUMBER, CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE
REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
Current Status/Proposed Change
1. Astronomy 9 20 - The Solar System
A non-mathematical description of the solar system, including the This course is
an introduction to the major planets and the smaller members of the Solar System
such as moons, asteroids, Kuiper Belt Objects, and comets. Theories of the origin
and histories of the planets are presented. The early history of astronomy, the laws
of planetary motion, time, season, telescopes, and the Copernican Revolution are
discussed. Sky phenomena such as the constellations, the seasons, eclipses,
terrestrial and jovian planets, satellites, comets, asteroids, meteorites, exploration
of space, search for life planetary motions are demonstrated in the planetarium.
The possibility of life elsewhere in the solar system, and the origin of the
planetary system is examined.
CHANGES IN NUMBER, DESCRIPTIVE TITLE, CATALOG
DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5
REQUIREMENTS
Current Status/Proposed Change
1. Astronomy 10 25 – Stellar Astronomy Stars and Galaxies
A non-mathematical description of the sun and This course is an introduction to
the history of the uUniverse and its history, beyond the solar system. A study of
the properties of stars (distances, motions, temperatures, internal structures),
stellar evolution, supernovae, pulsars, black holes, the interstellar medium, star
clusters, binaries, variables, galaxies, quasars, relativity, cosmology, extraterrestrial life. The role of astronomy in science and society from the Big Bang to
the emergence of intelligent life on Earth. The course covers the Sun, its life
history, and its influence on the Earth. The formation, evolution, and fates of
different kinds of stars are examined. An overview of the Milky Way galaxy is
presented, leading to a discussion of galaxy types, their clustering and evolution.
The course concludes with an examination of cosmology, the study of the birth,
structure, and evolution of the Universe as a whole. Included is a discussion of
the possibility of and the search for extraterrestrial life.
CHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT (Pre/Corequisite,
Recommended Preparation, or Enrollment Limitation), CATALOG
DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5
REQUIREMENTS
1. Biology 1A – Introductory Biology I
Current Status/Proposed Change
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A. It is also recommended
that and Chemistry 1A or Chemistry 21A be taken concurrently in preparation for
Biology 1B.
General principles: emphasis on cytology, physiology, and genetics of
prokaryotic and This course offers a detailed study of eukaryotic cells; the
anatomy, morphology, physiology, life histories, ecology, and evolution of
significant representation of kingdoms Monera, Protista, division, including the
study of Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics of eukaryotes. Students are
introduced to prokaryotic organisms and those classified as Protists and Fungi,.
and Plantae; basic laboratory techniques and procedures, and the use of the
laboratory equipment Finally, the life history, anatomy, and physiology of plants
are studied. This course is designed for Biology majors, including those students
planning to pursue a career in medicine, dentistry, or other life sciences.
Note: It is recommended that Chemistry 1A be taken concurrently in preparation
for Biology 1B.
CHANGES IN UC TRANSFERABILITY, CATALOG DESCRIPTION;
COURSE OUTLINE REVISED TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Biology 12 – Field Zoology
Current Status/Proposed Change
No Transfer UC Proposed Transfer UC
Emphasis is given to local This course is a survey of invertebrate and vertebrate
animals involving general principles of biology, taxonomy, physiology, and
ecology with an emphasis on California. Major invertebrate phyla will be
introduced in the classroom and through tide pool experience. The taxonomy,
anatomy, and natural history of all major vertebrate animal species. Lectures on
animal life histories, description, conservation, and local ecological niches.
Laboratory and limited field work included classes will be explored through
classroom lecture and demonstration and field assessment. Field experience will
include both optional and required trips to museums, aquariums, and field
locations.
CHANGE IN CATALOG DESCRIPTION; COURSE OUTLINE REVISED
TO MEET TITLE 5 REQUIREMENTS
1. Geography 1 – Physical Elements
Current Status/Proposed Change
This course describes and explains the physical elements of geography. including
The topics include maps, earth-sun relationships, elements and controls of
weather and climate, vegetation associations patterns, soil types, plate tectonics,
volcanism, and tectonic activity (and related landforms), weathering and mass
wasting, and the erosional agents (water, ice, landforms created by running water,
glaciers, waves, and wind) and resulting land forms.