EL CAMINO COLLEGE
COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Proposed Curriculum Changes
November 12, 2002
BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
NEW COURSE
1. Child Development 32 – Disabilities in the Developing Child
Units: 3
Lecture: 3 hours
Faculty Load: 20%
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English A
Credit, degree applicable; Transfer CSU
In this course students will study childhood disabilities, the effects of these
conditions on the child’s development, and the overall impact on the family
system. Topics will include typical and atypical development in the physical,
cognitive, social, and emotional domains as well as the recognition, treatment,
and care for children with disabling conditions. Students will also explore the
role and responsibilities of the classroom special education assistant and the inhome respite care provider.
Note: This course is the same as Nursing 116.
CHANGE IN MAJOR
1. Political Science
Political Science 1 or 16, 12 units four courses from the following: Political
Science 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, History 3 and 4 or 10A-10B or 1A-1B; 3 units two
courses from Anthropology 2, Economics 1, 2, History 1A, 1B, 3, 4, 6, 10A, 10B,
14A, Philosophy 8, 10, Psychology 5, Sociology 4, 5
Total Units: 18 21
NEW DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE VERSIONS
1. Anthropology 1 – Introduction to Physical Anthropology (Online)
2. Anthropology 2 – Cultural Anthropology (Online)
FINE ARTS DIVISION
NEW DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE VERSION
1. Speech Communication 14 – Introduction to Intercultural Communication (Online)
2
HEALTH SCIENCES AND ATHLETICS
NEW COURSES
1. Nursing 116 – Disabilities in the Developing Child
Units: 3
Lecture: 3 hours
Faculty Load: 20%
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English A
Credit, degree applicable; Transfer CSU
In this course students will study childhood disabilities, the effects of these
conditions on the child’s development, and the overall impact on the family
system. Topics will include typical and atypical development in the physical,
cognitive, social, and emotional domains as well as the recognition, treatment,
and care for children with disabling conditions. Students will also explore the
role and responsibilities of the classroom special education assistant and the inhome respite care provider.
Note: This course is the same as Child Development 32.
2. Nursing 118 – Respite Care for Children and Adolescents
Units: 3
Lecture: 3 hours
Faculty Load: 20%
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English A
Credit, not degree applicable
This course introduces the student to the role and responsibilities involved in
providing in-home respite care for the disabled child. Topics will include
personal safety, community resources, legal parameters, ethical considerations,
nutrition, physical positioning, activities, and procedures for home visits.
Students will develop the skills necessary to organize and implement daily living
activities in the client’s home.
HUMANITIES DIVISION
DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE VERSION UPDATE
1. English 7 – Speed and Power Reading (Online)
NEW DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE VERSION
1. English 1B – Literature and Composition (Online)
NATURAL SCIENCES DIVISION
DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE VERSION UPDATE
1. Geology 1 – Physical Geology (Online)
NEW DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE VERSION
1. Oceanography 10 – Introduction to Oceanography (Online)