NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM & ACADEMIC STANDARDS (C.A.S.) COMMITTEE
ADDENDUM TO EXISTING COURSE
FORM #2: C.A.S. DISTANCE LEARNING FINAL REVIEW
Approval by C.A.S. to complete development in a distance learning (DL) modality of a
course already approved by C.A.S. as part of the NSCC curriculum
The C.A.S. DL subcommittee will review this form and submit its recommendation
regarding course approval to the full C.A.S. committee. Complete this form only if
Form #1 (C.A.S. DL Preliminary Review) has already been approved by the C.A.S.
Distance Learning subcommittee and the NSCC Distance Learning Office. Follow the
instructions for submittal at the end of this form.
Course # _Psy/Soc230
Credits _5
Course Title: __Human Sexuality
Course Contact Hours __50
Submission date __April 13, 2007
Effective course delivery date (qtr/yr) _Summer ‘07
Submitted by: __Bob Atkins
Phone # _206-526-7011
Division/Department _Math, Science, Social Science
Distribution of instructional modalities in the course
Approximate the relative use of on-campus lectures, on-campus labs, on-campus testing,
online lessons, online activities/testing, email, online “discussion forum” communication
(synchronous web conferences), online “chat room” communication (asynchronous web
conferences), and/or other instructional modalities:
One on campus orientation session(5%), listening to podcasts and viewing Power
Point slides (40%), reading text (15%), completing “Exam Concepts” for exam
preparation (15%), taking exams (10%), communicating via telephone, email, chat
room, and discussion forums provided via WebCT(15%).
Delivery method
(check all that apply)
X Online course
¤ Videomedia course (using VHS, DVD
and/or videostreaming-on-demand
¤ Two-way interactive classroom
X Other modality (please specify):
Podcasting
Fees
(check all that apply)
X Online Learning support fee (UD)
¤ Videomedia Licensing fee (FH)
¤ Computer Lab / Server Support fee (CL)
X Other fees (please specify):
WebCT Access code
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NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE REVIEW
FORM #2 (continued)
Please describe in detail the distance learning elements built into this course. Provide
access to the course website if applicable in order to illustrate the course features and
content. The first third (weeks 1-4) of the course must be completed and available for
review.
Course website address (if applicable) and access instructions:
Course website: http://elvis.sccd.ctc.edu:8900
Access instructions: Log onto WebCT with the WebCT ID (_studentatkins) and
the password (robert).
The current SocPsy230 class is at, “SOC230RA_E”. This has the same look and
feel of the distance learning class with the Course Materials, 20 Power Point slide shows,
23 podcasts (recordings) and four “Exam Concepts” exam preparation activities. In
addition, there are sections for Discussions, Chat rooms, Email, Exams, My Grades,
Resources, Course Content, and the e-pack course tools.
The actual distance learning class “PSY230_SOC230RA_E” will need an
authorization code from the publisher to access it.
Course communications -- How does the modality change affect course communication
such as student/instructor contact, peer-to-peer interaction, and/or group discussion?
What purpose do on-campus meetings (if applicable) serve? What are the expectations
for student participation in these activities? Be specific.
Students may contact the instructor via telephone or email. Peer-topeer interaction and/or group discussion may occur through the “Chat room” and
Discussion facilities in WebCT.
What purpose will on-campus meetings (if applicable) serve?
Students may attend one optional on campus class orientation session.
What are the expectations for student participation in these activities?
Students are expected to be involved in email, discussion, or the chat room
three times each week. They also receive class credit for doing so.
Methods of assessment/evaluation -- How does the modality change affect student
assessment such as written assignments, lab work, research, quizzes and/or exams? How
have you ensured the integrity of the evaluation process? Do the methods used to assess
the general education outcomes and course outcomes differ from the methods described
in the original course outline? Be specific.
The exams and “Exam Concepts” are similar to those used in my hybrid
class.
How will you ensure the integrity of the evaluation process?
WebCT exams have a time limit, and will be evaluated as open book tests.
The time limit of 50 minutes (one minute per question) will ensure that students will
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not be able to simply look up the answers, since doing so will use up more time than
they have.
Will the methods used to assess the general education outcomes and course outcomes
differ from the methods described in the original course outline?
Student exams, emails, and discussions will be used to assess student
outcomes, which is similar to the original course outline.
Expectations of students -- In addition to the student participation in the communication
and assessment processes described above, are there any other expectations of students
which are specifically associated with the distance learning modality being utilized?
Students are expected to be able to use the “Required technologies” listed
below.
Required technologies -- Please specify any hardware/software requirements, Internet
access needs, and/or technology purchases needed for the class
1. Internet access
2. Software and ability to use a web browser, WebCT, Microsoft Word,
Power Point Viewer, WMA files (Poscasting) and email (These are normally
available on any PC or Mac computer.)
Required materials -- Please specify any textbook, lab manual, study guide or other
materials to be purchased for the class
WebCT Access code (Available on line or at the NSCC bookstore)
Supplemental materials -- Similar to the above, but purchase or acquisition is optional
Text: Our Sexuality by Crooks & Baur. This is considered
supplemental (but highly recommended) because there is a text e-book as part of the
WebCT access code.
Required competencies -- Please specify the prerequisite computer competencies for
students in the class
Ability to use a web browser, WebCT, read and write Microsoft Word
documents, view Power Point Viewer, listen to WMA files (Poscasting) and send
email.
Supplemental competencies -- Similar to the above, but these competencies will be
beneficial and recommended rather than required.
English 101 ability, however, this is not a prerequisite.
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NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE REVIEW
FORM #2 (concluded)
Please complete the following timeline.
Quarter/year when this DL course will first be offered __Summer ‘07
Date on which Form #1 (C.A.S. Preliminary Review) was submitted ___11-6-06
Today’s submittal date* of Form #2 __April 13, 2007
*If this date is later than 8 weeks prior to the start of the quarter listed below, explain the
circumstances for the late submission below. Approval for offering this course may be
deferred to a later quarter and any student enrollments may be canceled.
Explanation for late submittal of Part 2 (if applicable):
REQUIRED SUPPORTING SIGNATURES
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Faculty (Course Developer)
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Division Dean
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Library / Media Center Director (Sharon Simes)
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Information Technology Services Director (Tom Griffith)
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Advising Center Director (Alice Melling)
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Credentials Manager (Jane Oberlander)
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Approved for completion of development and delivery by:
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Distance Learning Director (Tom Braziunas)
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Chairperson of CAS D.L. Subcommittee (Ellie Cauldwell)
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Chairperson of CAS (Michaelann Allen)
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Vice President (Mary Ellen O’Keeffe)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL:
(1) Email an electronic copy of this completed form together with the official course
outline to the CAS DL subcommittee chairperson and the NSCC DL director. This
electronic copy will be placed online (http://northonline.northseattle.edu/CAS) and
the departments listed below will be notified.
(2) Route (by hand if necessary) a hard copy of this completed form together with an
official course outline approved by the North Seattle Community College
Curriculum and Academic Standards (CAS) Committee to all the above
departments for appropriate signatures of support.
(3) Place a signed paper-copy of this form (and official course outline) in the campus
mailbox of the CAS DL subcommittee chairperson.
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