CUP: November 15, 2011
Report to the Senate from
Committee on Undergraduate Programs
Chair: Elizabeth Monske
First Reading: November 15, 2011
Subjects:
1. Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
i. Revise Existing Course: RSP 377
1. Decrease Course Credits from 7 to 2
2. Revise Bulletin Description
ii. Create New Course: RSP 384 (5 cr.)
iii. Change Bulletin Description: RSP 372
1. Decrease Course Credits from 4 to 3
2. Add Prerequisite RSP 374
iv. Change Prerequisites:
1. RSP 371: Common Acute Pulmonary Problems
2. RSP 373: Positive Pressure Therapy
3. RSP 374: Respiratory Care Clinical Experience II
4. RSP 375: Mechanical Ventilation I
5. RSP 376: Mechanical Ventilation II
6. RSP 378: Issues in Respiratory Care
7. RSP 379: Special Population Assessments and Management
2. Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences
i. Building Technology and Construction Management
1. Create New Courses:
a. CN 153: Introduction to Construction Design (3 cr.)
b. CN 369: Construction Economics and Standard
Practices (3 cr.)
c. CN 372: Advanced Design and Conventions (3 cr.)
d. CN 445: Property Development (3 cr.)
e. CN 455: Construction Safety (3 cr.)
2. Delete an Existing Course: CN 151: Introduction to
Construction
3. Revise Existing Courses:
a. CN 154: Construction Surveying and Layout
i. Renumber to CN 254
b. CN251: Field Operations
i. Change Number of Credit Hours from 2 to 3
ii. Change Prerequisites
c. CN 278: Mechanical Systems
i. Rename the course to CN 278: Mechanical,
Electrical, and Plumbing Systems
ii. Change Number of Credit Hours from 3 to 4
iii. Change the Prerequisites
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iv. Change the Course Description
d. WT 161: Wood Processes
v. Change Prefix, Renumber, and Name to CN110:
Construction Processes
4. Revise Prerequisites:
a. CN 156: Construction Systems and Methods
b. CN 158: Concrete
c. CN 252: Codes and Inspection
d. CN 283: Construction Estimating
e. CN 353: Soils and Foundation
f. CN 357: Legal Aspects of Construction
g. CN 358: Bidding Strategies
h. CN 450: Project Control
i. CN 459: Construction Management
5. Revise Majors:
a. A.A.S. in Building Technology
i. Remove CN 151, CN 154, & WT 161
ii. Add CN 110, 153, 251, 254, & 278
iii. Remove CS 110 as a Requirement
iv. Replace MA 104 with MA 106
v. Add MKT 230
b. B.S. in Construction Management
i. Remove CN 151, 154, & WT 161
ii. Add CN 110, 153, 254, 278, 369, 372, 445, & 455
iii. Remove CS 110 as a Requirement
iv. Replace MA 104 with MA 106
v. Remove ACT 240
vi. Reduce the Number of Credits for Graduation to
124
c. Revise Minor: Construction Systems
i. Remove CN 154, 156, 158, 252, 283
ii. Add “Choose three (3) of the following courses”
d. Revise Entry Requirements: A.A.S in Building
Technology
ii. Industrial Maintenance and Welding
1. Revise Existing Courses:
a. IM 110: Industrial Management and Fabrication
i. Change number of credits from 2 to 3
ii. Change Course Description
b. IM 215:Advanced Mechanical Power Transmission
Systems
i. Change Number of Credits from 2 to 3
ii. Change Course Description
2. Revise A.A.S. in Industrial Maintenance
a. Delete CIS 110 and IT 265
3. Revise Certificate in Welding
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a. Remove CIS 110
4. Revise Minor in Industrial Maintenance
a. Remove WD 244
1. Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
i. Revise Existing Course: RSP 377
1. Decrease Course Credits from 7 to 2
2. Revise Bulletin Description
Rationale: As a result of program review, the need to restructure the clinical component was
necessary to maximize and utilize the available clinical sites. The clinical hours, therefore, will
re-distributed throughout two courses. (See ii below for the new course.) The clinical hours for
this course will be decrease from 560 hours to 160, which will take place during the fall semester
of year three. The course description reflects the emphasis of the course. Please see Appendix A
for complete Bulletin Changes.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
RSP 377 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience III
7 cr. 2 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277, and RSP 374. RSP 375.
Student will work under supervision in hospital intensive care and neonatal intensive care
environments, assessing acutely ill patients, performing and evaluating therapies, and setting up,
adjusting and monitoring mechanical ventilation. This experience will extend into the summer.
The emphasis in this course is the technical nature of mechanical ventilation.
ii. Create New Course: RSP 384
Rationale: As a result of program review, the need to restructure the clinical component was
necessary to maximize and utilize the available clinical sites. The clinical hours, therefore, will
re-distributed throughout two courses, RSP 377 and RSP 384. The clinical hours for this course
will be 400 hours (80 hours of clinical per credit hour), which will take place during the winter
semester of year three.
Proposed Bulletin Description:
RSP 384 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience IV
5 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277, RSP 371 through 375, and
RSP 377.
Students will work under supervision in a hospital environment with a concentration in
adjusting and monitoring mechanical ventilation on critical care adult and neonate
patients. Students will incorporate diagnostic information to guide decisions regarding
ventilator management of critically ill patients. Critical thinking skills will be used to
prepare cases for clinical care conferences.
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iii. Change Bulletin Description: RSP 372
3. Decrease Course Credits from 4 to 3
4. Add Prerequisite RSP 374
Rationale:
In review of the course content, it was determined that a 3 credit course was appropriate to
achieve the objectives for the course. We are moving RSP 374 from a fall to summer offering
and will approximate 160 hours, which will benefit students taking this course.
Proposed Bulletin Change:
RSP 372 Airway Care
4 cr. 3 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277, and 374.
Airway management, including types of artificial airways, indication, sections, complications,
patient safety and maintenance. Laboratory manipulation of airways, tracheostomy tubes and
care, nasal, oral and endotracheal suctioning and aseptic technique.
iv. Change Prerequisites:
1. RSP 371: Common Acute Pulmonary Problems
2. RSP 373: Positive Pressure Therapy
3. RSP 374: Respiratory Care Clinical Experience II
4. RSP 375: Mechanical Ventilation I
5. RSP 376: Mechanical Ventilation II
6. RSP 378: Issues in Respiratory Care
7. RSP 379: Special Population Assessments and Management
Rationale: The professional course sequence in Respiratory Therapy is structured so that
successful completion of each semester is required before progression to the subsequent semester
courses. Based on the changes in i-iii, we also need to make that reflective in the other three
hundred level courses.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
RSP 371 Common Acute Pulmonary Problems
3 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277 and 374.
Study of etiologies and patholgies of critical respiratory abnormalities, disease and injuries from
neonatal through geriatric. Effects of congenital defects, acquired conditions, traumas and
multiple system failures upon ventilation and repsiration.
RSP 373 Positive Pressure Therapy
4 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277 and 374.
Application and effects of lung inflation with positive pressure. Lung compliance, cardiac output
and shunts. Indications, goals, hazards, guidlines, criteria and application of various modes of
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positive pressure. Laboratory practice in setting up, monitoring and adjusting equipment for
optimal therapeutic effect.
RSP 374 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience II
2 cr.
Offered: Fall Summer
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277.
Student will work in hospital pulmonary lab environment under supervision, preparing
equipment and performing diagnostic procedures studied in Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics class.
RSP 375 Mechanical Ventilation I
3 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277, and 374.
Concepts of mechanical ventilation, early efforts and why they worked. Physiologic capabilties,
indications, limitations of mechanical ventilators and factors affecting, shaping and controlling
mechanical breaths. Classification of mechanical ventilators and making adjustments for desired
effects.
RSP 376 Mechanical Ventilation II
3 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277, RSP 371 through 375, and 377.
Ventilator modes, sensitivities and interactions with patients. Neonatal ventilation and other
special needs; selecting correct ventilator and mode. Ethical considerations of life support;
indications for and essential steps leading to ventilator commitment. Partial support and weaning
from ventilator. Lab practice with advanced modes and trouble-shooting.
RSP 377 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience III
7 2 cr.
Offered: Winter Fall
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277, and 374.
Student will work under supervision in hospital intensive care and neonatal intensive care
environments, assessing acutely ill patients, performing and evaluating therapies, and setting up,
adjusting and monitoring mechanical ventilation. This experience will extend into the summer.
RSP 378 Issues in Respiratory Care
2 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277, 371 through 375, and 377.
Clinical practice guidelines, pathways and case management; medical documentation and
reimbursement; preparation for national exams; self-assessment testing.
RSP 379 Special Population Assessments and Management
2 cr.
Offered: Winter
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of RSP 271 through 277, 371 through 375, and 377.
Recognizing and managing diversity and special needs. Teaching and treating people with
obstacles to learning due to factors such as disability, age, ethnicity or culture. Providing care in
homes, skilled nursing facilities, and hospices.
Implementation Date of All Changes: Fall 2012
2. Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences
i. Building Technology and Construction Management
1. Create New Courses:
a. CN 153: Introduction to Construction Design (3 cr.)
Rationale:
The construction faculty, along with three major stakeholder groups (the advisory committee,
industry employers and alumni) have all noted in workshops, meetings and correspondence that
our program would benefit from an enhanced technical concentration. This class will focus on
fundamental construction design and administration that builds foundation of knowledge for use
in other classes within the technical concentration. The lab element adds the hands-on approach
that has been successful with other 100-level courses.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN153 Introduction to Construction Design
3 cr. (2 – 0 – 2)
Abbreviated as: Intro Constr Design
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: None
An introduction to the fundamentals of construction design as well as the various stages of
design administration.
b. CN 369: Construction Economics and Standard
Practices (3 cr.)
Rationale:
The construction faculty, along with three major stakeholder groups (the advisory committee,
industry employers and alumni) have all noted in workshops, meetings and correspondence that
our program would benefit from an enhanced technical concentration. This class will focus on
industry-specific concepts of economic life cycles, tax policies pertaining to public construction
projects and a global perspective of the construction industry’s impact. Housing starts, as a key
indicator of the U.S. economy provides a primary example of the course’s importance.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN369 Construction Economics and Standard Practices
3 cr. (3– 0 – 0)
Abbreviated as: CN369 Constr Econ & Prac
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: CN251 and junior standing
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The study of the relationships involved in the lifecycle of a construction project focusing on
standard construction business practices.
c. CN 372: Advanced Design and Conventions (3 cr.)
Rationale:
The construction faculty, along with three major stakeholder groups (the advisory committee,
industry employers and alumni) have all noted in workshops, meetings and correspondence that
our program would benefit from an enhanced technical concentration. This class will focus on
Building Information Modeling (BIM), and incorporate a number of construction design
principles.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN372 Advanced Design and Conventions
3 cr. (2 – 0 – 2)
Abbreviated as: Adv. Design & Conv.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: CN251 and junior standing
Development and utilization of necessary skills for performing advanced construction design and
modeling projects.
d. CN 445: Property Development (3 cr.)
Rationale:
The construction faculty, along with three major stakeholder groups (the advisory committee,
industry employers and alumni) have all noted in workshops, meetings and correspondence that
our program would benefit from an enhanced technical concentration. This class will focus on
industry-specific issues for developing land in a highly regulated environment.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN445 Property Development
3 cr. (3 – 0 – 0)
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: CN353 and CN357
Processes and practices of property development with focus on site analysis, regulation,
feasibility and document management.
e. CN 455: Construction Safety (3 cr.)
Rationale:
The construction faculty, along with three major stakeholder groups (the advisory committee,
industry employers and alumni) have all noted in workshops, meetings and correspondence that
our program would benefit from a class with a focus on industry-specific issues for educating
and managing people in personal and environmental safety.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN455 Construction Safety
3 cr. (3 – 0 – 0)
Offered: Winter
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Prerequisite: CN357 and senior standing
Utilizing today’s standards to better understand and manage the personal and environmental
hazards presented by the construction industry.
2. Delete an Existing Course: CN 151: Introduction to
Construction
Rationale:
The content revision was significant, so this class is being deleted and CN153 is being created to
replace it. The construction faculty believe that design is a necessary component of the program,
and primary stakeholders have agreed in meetings, workshops and various correspondence.
Additionally, peer programs have consistently removed an introduction to the industry, but have
incorporated introductory courses in the design area.
3. Revise Existing Courses:
e. CN 154: Construction Surveying and Layout
i. Renumber to CN 254
Rationale:
The existing prerequisites (MA104 and CN107), along with the Fall-only offering, warrant 200level numbering of the course. This is consistent with the intent of the faculty, which is to
administer it as sophomore-level. The content has been sophomore level since the Carpentry
Certificate was suspended, and the prerequisites were approved by Senate prior to 2007.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 154 254 Construction Survey and Layout
3 cr. (2-0-2)
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: MA 104 and CN 107
An introductory course covering theory, principles and techniques of construction surveying.
f.
CN251: Field Operations
ii. Change Number of Credit Hours from 2 to 3
iii. Change Prerequisites
Rationale:
The construction faculty, along with three major stakeholder groups (the advisory committee,
industry employers and alumni) have all noted in workshops, meetings and correspondence that
our program would benefit from an enhanced technical concentration. This field operations class
will be an internship preparation class that builds a foundation of knowledge for use in other
classes within the technical concentration. The WT 161 course is being renamed.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN251 Field Operations
2 cr. 3 cr. (3 – 0 – 0)
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: CN107 and WT 161 CN153
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A course to acquaint students with the requirements necessary to administer the field operations
of a construction project.
g. CN 278: Mechanical Systems
i. Rename the Course to CN 278: Mechanical,
Electrical, and Plumbing Systems
ii. Change Number of Credit Hours from 3 to 4
iii. Change the Course Description
Rationale:
The construction faculty, along with three major stakeholder groups (the advisory committee,
industry employers and alumni) have all noted in workshops, meetings and correspondence that
our program would benefit from a class that addresses a more comprehensive approach to the
“systems”, which inevitably account for upwards of 30% of the cost for common structures.
Adding a lab section to the existing course will provide the active experiential learning that has
been a proven source of understanding and retention for our students.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN278 Mechanical Systems Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing Systems
Credits: 3 4 (3 – 0 – 2)
Abbreviated as: CN278 MEP Systems
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: CN107 & CN153
A course organized to provide a basic fundamental understanding of construction and design
procedures of for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, flexibilities in each system, space
required and at what point the job will be done.
h. WT 161: Wood Processes
i. Change Prefix, Renumber, and Name to CN110:
Construction Processes
Rationale:
The Construction faculty believes that having all of the technical concentration courses under
one prefix will help alleviate scheduling confusion. The WT prefix is a carryover from a cabinet
making program that has long been suspended. Changing the WT prefix to CN aids in the
consistency of course identification for the A.A.S in Building Technology, the B.S. in
Construction Management and the Construction Systems Minor.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
WT 161 Wood Processes I CN110 Construction Processes
2 cr. (1-0-2)
Offered: Fall
An introductory course intended to acquaint students with some of the carpentry tools,
terminology and standard practices used in today's industry.
4. Revise Prerequisites:
a. CN 156: Construction Systems and Methods
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Rationale:
The proposed A.A.S. program entry requirements should provide a student that is well-prepared
for the math requirements of this course.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: CN 107 and CN 110, MA 100, MA 104 and WT 161 or instructor’s permission.
Basic systems and methods of constructing structures.
b. CN 158: Concrete
Rationale:
The proposed A.A.S. program entry requirements should provide a student that is well-prepared
for the math requirements of this course.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 158 Concrete
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: MA 100 or MA 104.
Study and illustration of basic principles of masonry, concrete and concrete forming and
procedures.
c. CN 251: Construction Field Operations
Rationale:
The change from WT161 to CN153 is based on necessary content within CN153.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 251 Construction Field Operations
2 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: CN 107 and CN 153 WT 161 or instructor’s permission.
An introductory course to acquaint students with the requirements necessary to direct the field
operations of a construction project.
d. CN 252: Codes and Inspection
Rationale:
Addition of CN153 is based on necessary content within CN153.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 252 Codes and Inspection
3 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: CN 107 and CN 153 or instructor's permission.
Introduction to basic inspections that comply with local building codes and ordinances.
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e. CN 283: Construction Estimating
Rationale:
The content within CN107 and CN153 is necessary for this class.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 283 Construction Estimating
3 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: CN 151, CN 251 and CN 278 or instructor’s permission. CN 107 and CN 153
Introduction to estimating, using means and national reporting systems as a guide. Students are
provided with theory, principles and techniques to arrive at a total construction cost for a
building project.
f. CN 353: Soils and Foundation
Rationale:
The content within PH201 is required for the soil dynamics and foundation theories within
CN353.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 353 Soils and Foundations
3 cr. (2-0-2)
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: CN 154, CN 158, MA 104 or instructor’s permission. PH 201
Study of basic theory and application detailed in ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials)
procedures, developing a knowledge of fundamental principles and good judgment in foundation
design supported by experience and scientific data.
g. CN 357: Legal Aspects of Construction
Rationale:
The content of CN251 is a necessary component for this class.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 357 Legal Aspects of Construction
3 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: CN 253 or instructor's permission. CN 251
Introduction to legal implications in the building industry.
h. CN 358: Bidding Strategies
Rationale:
CN283 is the 1st stage of estimating, and is the necessary prerequisite to the 2nd stage, which is
CN358.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 358 Bidding Stragegies Strategies
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3 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: CN 357 or instructor's permission. CN 283
An advanced course involving student contribution on bidding strategies and a professional
approach to analyzing this competitive information.
i. CN 450: Project Control
Rationale:
The content of CN357 is a necessary component of this class.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 450 Project Control
3 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: CN 357 and CN 458 or instructor's permission. CN 357
Development of a mechanism for cost estimating and its relationship to other project control
functions of scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
j. CN 459: Construction Management
Rationale:
The content of CN357 and the class standing are necessary components of this class.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
CN 459 Construction Management
3 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: CN 450 or instructor's permission. CN 357 and Senior Standing
In-depth orientation to construction management methods, major engineering and construction
management techniques and practices relating to the organization of a company.
5. Revise Majors (See Appendix B for Bulletin Copy.):
a. A.A.S. in Building Technology
i. Remove CN 151, CN 154, & WT 161
Rationale:
The rationale for the alteration within the technical concentration has remained consistent
throughout the document. The intent of the Construction Faculty is to deliver an efficient and
effective program that is comparable to peer programs, and is also closely aligned with ACCE
accreditation criteria. The consistency is supported by our Advisory Committee, a solid
consortium of industry employers, and many alumni throughout the United States. An enhanced
technical concentration is necessary to remain competitive, as many peer institutions have
considerably more credits within their technical concentration.
ii. Add CN 110, 153, 251, 254, & 278
Rationale:
The rationale for the alteration within the technical concentration has remained consistent
throughout the document. The intent of the Construction Faculty is to deliver an efficient and
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effective program that is comparable to peer programs, and is also closely aligned with ACCE
accreditation criteria. The consistency is supported by our Advisory Committee, a solid
consortium of industry employers, and many alumni throughout the United States. An enhanced
technical concentration is necessary to remain competitive, as many peer institutions have
considerably more credits within their technical concentration.
iii. Remove CS 110 as a requirement
Rationale:
Removing CIS110 as a requirement is being done to provide students the opportunity to take a
wider variety of courses that may benefit their education, or they could fill the electives with
sub-MA106 prerequisites.
iv. Replace MA 104 with MA 106
Rationale:
Removing MA104 as a requirement and incorporating MA106 is an attempt to raise the
minimum standard, which is also consistent with higher entry requirements. We are clear in
showing that MA104 is a prerequisite to MA106, CN254 and PH201. Many peer programs have
a Calculus requirement without any mention of a lower math.
v. Add MKT 230
Rationale:
MKT230 is being added to the A.A.S., because NMU is now a sponsor school for the prelicensure credits (required as part of the Michigan Builders License process), and Marketing is a
required component. Since it is already required for the B.S. in Construction Management, it is
reasonable to include it in the A.A.S. as well, and students will be advised to take the class as a
sophomore. The vast majority of Construction majors declare the B.S. from the onset, so it is not
anticipated to impact the College of Business.
b. B.S. in Construction Management
i. Remove CN 151, 154, & WT 161
Rationale:
The rationale for the alteration within the technical concentration has remained consistent
throughout the document. The intent of the Construction Faculty is to deliver an efficient and
effective program that is comparable to peer programs, and is also closely aligned with ACCE
accreditation criteria. The consistency is supported by our Advisory Committee, a solid
consortium of industry employers, and many alumni throughout the United States. An enhanced
technical concentration is necessary to remain competitive, as many peer institutions have
considerably more credits within their technical concentration.
ii. Add CN 110, 153, 254, 278, 369, 372, 445, & 455
Rationale:
The rationale for the alteration within the technical concentration has remained consistent
throughout the document. The intent of the Construction Faculty is to deliver an efficient and
effective program that is comparable to peer programs, and is also closely aligned with ACCE
accreditation criteria. The consistency is supported by our Advisory Committee, a solid
consortium of industry employers, and many alumni throughout the United States. An enhanced
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technical concentration is necessary to remain competitive, as many peer institutions have
considerably more credits within their technical concentration.
iii. Remove CS 110 as a Requirement
Rationale:
Removing CIS110 as a Liberal Studies requirement is being done to provide students the
opportunity to take a wider variety of courses that may benefit their education in Division V.
iv. Replace MA 104 with MA 106
Rationale:
Removing MA104 as a requirement and incorporating MA106 is an attempt to raise the
minimum standard. We are clear in showing that MA104 is a prerequisite to MA106, CN254 and
PH201. Many peer programs have a Calculus requirement without any mention of a lower math.
v. Remove ACT 240
Rationale:
Removing ACT240 as a requirement - The Construction faculty believe that the technical
concentration is a high priority. The Business Administration Minor is still attainable for students
that are interested.
vi. Reduce the Number of Credits for Graduation to
124
Rationale:
Reducing the total credit requirement from 129 to 124 is the faculty response to the need for
delivering an efficient and effective degree that meets the demand of industry.
Effect on Departments: With all of the changes to the Majors, the Deans were notified and the
College of Business did not see a problem with the changes. The College of Business may incur
a reduction in student credit hours due to the deletion of CIS110.
6. Revise Minor: Construction Systems
a. Remove CN 154, 156, 158, 252, 283
b. Add “Choose three (3) of the following courses”
Rationale:
The minor is being revised in part to adjust to the faculty’s proposed curriculum revision, but
also to allow greater flexibility for interested students. There are 11 required credits (four
courses: CN107 {3}, CN110 {2}, CN153 {3} and CN251 {3}), and students may choose the
remaining three courses from the approved list.
7. Revise Entry Requirements: A.A.S in Building Technology
Rationale:
Analysis of data provided by Dr. Paul Duby (Institutional Research) indicates that 3rd semester
retention rates for A.A.S. candidates over the last five years are less than 33%. As part of a pilot
program for the College of Professional Studies and Department of Technology and
Occupational Sciences, the construction faculty believe that changing the entry requirements will
be an important first step to improve 3rd semester retention rates.
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Dr. Kristi Robinia, Chair of AAPC, notified CUP that “AAPC met on Friday September 30th and
discussed the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences proposal to change
admission requirements for the A.A.S. Degree in Building Technology.” She continued by
saying, “As Chair of AAPC, I am writing to inform CUP that AAPC voted as a committee to
support the new proposed admission language. As TOS is proposing a major revision of
curriculum for the A.A.S. Degree in Building Technology, AAPC recognizes that CUP will also
be completing a thorough review of all aspects of the new proposal. AAPC is offering their
recommendation that CUP accept the section of the report concerning proposed new admission
standards.”
“AAPC recognizes the need of TOS to improve retention and graduation rates. As an A.A.S.
Associate degree in Building technology requires courses including Physics and Trigonometry,
the committee feels it is appropriate to have a higher entry standard in order to attract and retain
a better prepared student. Although NMU has a commitment to community college programs and
traditionally supported right to try policies, the new standard does not seem overly rigorous to
achieve.”
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
Requires a high school diploma (or G.E.D.) for admission, but no minimum GPA requirement
Requires a 2.25 GPA, 19 ACT composite or 900 SAT combined score.
Implementation of All Changes: Fall 2012
ii. Industrial Maintenance and Welding
1. Revise Existing Courses:
a. IM 110: Industrial Management and Fabrication
i. Change Number of Credits from 2 to 3
ii. Change Course Description
Rationale:
Adding an additional two-hour weekly lab section will provide additional needed class time for
hands-on active learning that will enhance current material and add new subject material, which
will now be reflected in the course description.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
IM 110 Industrial Measurement and Fabrication
2 cr. (1-0-2) 3 (1 – 0 – 4)
Offered: Fall/Winter
This course covers the proper use and care of industrial maintenance tools, including pullers,
bearing heaters, oxyacetylene torches, taps, dies, portable and stationary drill presses, metal
brakes, punches, shears, cutoff saws, grinders, hydraulic presses, band saws, measuring tools,
levels and power hand tools. This course will introduce students to the tools and techniques used
to layout and fabricate industrial processing equipment and support systems. Safe use of
equipment & tools, blueprint reading, precision measurement, steel identification, fabrication
techniques and fastener identification will be covered. Lab activities will reinforce theory
discussions.
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b. IM 215:Advanced Mechanical Power Transmission
Systems
i. Change Number of Credits from 2 to 3
ii. Change Course Description
Rationale:
Adding an additional two-hour weekly lab section will provide additional needed class time for
hands-on active learning that will enhance current material and add new subject material. The
new course description will reflect the lab activities.
Proposed Bulletin Copy:
IM 215 Advanced Mechanical Power Transmission Systems
2 cr. (1-0-2) 3 (1 – 0 – 4)
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: IM 214.
This course builds on the knowledge acquired by students in IM 214. Students will gain
proficiency in the removal, installation, maintenance practices, trouble shooting of conveyor
systems and other mechanical power transmission systems. and root cause analysis of
deficiencies and failures of mechanical power transmission systems. Emphasis will be placed on
the correct installation, alignment and maintenance procedures of various machinery components
including setting and alignment of various machinery components conveyors, gear, gear boxes,
couplings and sheave belt systems. Lab activities will reinforce theory discussions.
2. Revise A.A.S. in Industrial Maintenance
a. Delete CIS 110 and IT 265
Rationale:
Changes reflect additional credits added to IM110 and IM215. Removing CIS110 as a Liberal
Studies requirement is necessary because incoming students have consistently demonstrated
acceptable software aptitude. Removing CIS110 will result in the reduction of other required
from 8 to 4 credits and an increase of 4 additional credits of general electives.
Removing IT 265 – Total Productive Maintenance will provide room in the technical
concentration to include additional lab credits in the IM110 and IM215 classes without
increasing credits required for graduation. Appropriate portions of the material from IT265 will
be incorporated in the newly added IM 215 labs.
Effect on Other Departments:
The College of Business and the Department of Engineering Technology may incur a reduction of
student credit hours due to the deletion of CIS110 and IT265 from the program.
3. Revise Certificate in Welding
a. Remove CIS 110
Rationale:
Remove CIS110 as a Liberal Studies requirement. This is necessary because incoming students
have consistently demonstrated acceptable software aptitude.
Effect on Other Departments:
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The College of Business may incur a reduction in student credit hours due to the deletion of
CIS110.
4. Revise Minor in Industrial Maintenance
a. Remove WD 244
Rationale:
The IM110 increase to three (3) credits must be noted. To maintain the minor at 20 credits total,
the one (1) credit WD244 will be removed. WD244: Welding Inspection and Assessment was
deleted to make room for the additional credit for IM110 and maintain the credit load for the
minor at 20 credits.
Implementation of All Changes: Fall 2012
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APPENDIX A
Respiratory Therapy - Associate of Applied Science
Extended A.A.S. Degree Program
This program prepares students for an entry-level position as a registered respiratory therapist
and for exams sponsored by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Graduates of the
program qualify to take the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and then the Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exams. The respiratory therapist applies scientific knowledge and
practical theory to provide clinical expertise in treating the cardiopulmonary system. This
advanced-level program prepares students to provide high quality patient care and to function as
a member of the health care team.
For department information or additional degree requirements, click here
For course description, click on the course.
Total Credits Required for Degree
Liberal Studies
EN 111 College Composition I
EN 211 College Composition II
Humanities or Social Science Elective
Health Promotion
HP 200 Physical Well Being
91
92
12
4
4
4
1
1
These professional sequence courses required for the major will be offered beginning in the 2008
fall semester
56
Required Courses in Major
55
RSP 106 Introduction to Respiratory Therapy
1
RSP 271 Introduction to Oxygen Therapy
3
RSP 272 Respiratory Pharmacology
2
RSP 273 The Cardiopulmonary System
4
RSP 274 Essentials of Neonatal Respiratory Care
4
RSP 275 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
4
RSP 276 Therapeutic Modalities
4
RSP 277 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience I
4
RSP 371 Common Acute Pulmonary Problems
3
RSP 372 Airway Care
3
4
RSP 373 Positive Pressure Therapy
4
RSP 374 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience II
2
RSP 375 Mechanical Ventilation I
3
RSP 376 Mechanical Ventilation II
3
RSP 377 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience III
7 2
RSP 378 Issues in Respiratory Care
2
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RSP 379 Special Population Assessments and Management
RSP 384 Respiratory Care Clinical Experience IV
Other Required Courses
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles
BI 201 Human Anatomy
BI 202 Human Physiology
CH 105 Chemical Principles or
CH 107 Introductory Chemistry I (4 cr.)
CLS 204 Clinical Microbiology
HL 101 Medical Terminology for Health Educators
MA 104 College Algebra with Applications in the Sciences and Technologies
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5
23
4
3
5
4
2
1
4
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Appendix B
Building Technology - Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed to provide the student with a technical foundation with specialization
in the areas of project design, building materials, construction systems and related documents.
For department information or additional degree requirements, click here
For course description, click on the course.
Total Credits Required for Degree
63 65
Liberal Studies
16 21
EN 111 College Composition I
4
EN 211D Technical and Report Writing
4
MA 104 College Algebra with Applications in the Sciences and Technologies
4
MA 106 Trigonometry
3
PH 201 College Physics I
5
CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems or
4
IS 100 Introduction to Windows, E-mail and the Internet (1 cr.) and 3 other IS courses
Health Promotion
1
HP 200 Physical Well Being
1
Technical Concentration*
CN 107 Construction Documents
3028
3
CN 110 Construction Processes 2
CN 151 Introduction to Construction
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CN 153 Introduction to Construction Design
3
CN 154 Construction Survey and Layout
3
CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods
3
CN 158 Concrete
3
WT 161 Wood Processes I
2
CN 251 Construction Field Operations
32
CN 252 Codes and Inspection
3
CN 254 Construction Survey and Layout
3
CN 278 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems
43
CN 283 Construction Estimating
3
87
Other Required Courses
MA 106 Trigonometry
3
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing
4
SP 100 Public Address
4
General Electives
8
*Requires a "C" or better and a minimum grade point average of 2.25 in all technical
concentration classes.
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Construction Management
Prepares students to be competent in coordinating all phases of building construction including
estimating, scheduling, writing contracts, purchasing materials and working with subcontractors
and material suppliers to ensure the job gets done on time and within budget. Graduates may
begin as project managers, field engineers, estimators, assistant project managers or
superintendents. Students are strongly urged to meet with their adviser to select a minor that will
support their career goals.
For department information or additional degree requirements, click here
For course description, click on the course.
Total Credits Required for Degree
Liberal Studies
Health Promotion Requirements
Technical Concentration*
124129
30-40
2
57 43
CN 107 Construction Documents
3
CN 110 Construction Processes
2
CN 151 Introduction to Construction
3
CN 153 Introduction to Construction Design
3
CN 154 Construction Survey and Layout
3
CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods
3
CN 158 Concrete
3
WT 161 Wood Processes I
2
CN 251 Construction Field Operations
CN 252 Codes and Inspection
32
3
CN 254 Construction Surveying and Layout 3
CN 278 Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems
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CN 283 Construction Estimating
3
CN 353 Soils and Foundations
3
CN 357 Legal Aspects of Construction
3
CN 358 Bidding Strategies
3
CN 369 Construction Economics and Practices
3
CN 372 Advanced Design and Conventions 3
CN 445 Land Development 3
CN 450 Project Control
3
CN 455 Construction Safety 3
CN 459 Construction Management
Other Required Courses
3
28 40
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I
4
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II
4
EN 211D Technical and Report Writing [I]
4
MA 104 College Algebra with Applications in the Sciences and Technologies [III]
4
MA 106 Trigonometry [III]
3
MET 211 Mechanics-Statistics
4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing
4
PH 201 College Physics I [III]
5
CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems [V] or
4
IS 100 Introduction to Windows, E-mail and the Internet (1 cr.) [V] and 3 other IS courses
SP 100 Public Address
Minor, Contracted Minor, or General Electives
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Construction Systems Minor
For department information or additional degree requirements, click here
For course description, click on the course.
Total Credits Required for Minor
20-21
CN 107 Construction Documents
3
CN 110 Construction Processes
2
CN 153 Introduction to Construction Design
3
CN 154 Construction Survey and Layout
3
CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods
3
CN 158 Concrete
3
CN 251 Construction Field Operations
2
CN 252 Codes and Inspection
3
CN 283 Construction Estimating
3
Choose three (3) of the following courses
9-10
CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods 3
CN 158 Concrete 3
CN 252 Codes and Inspection 3
CN 254 Construction Survey and Layout 3
CN 278 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing 3
CN 283 Construction Estimating 3
CN 357 Legal Aspects of Construction 3
CN 369 Construction Economics and Standard Practices 3
CN 372 Advanced Design and Conventions 3
*Requires a minimum grade point average of 2.25 in any minor program classes.
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Appendix C
Industrial Maintenance Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Industrial maintenance technicians install, maintain and repair all types of machinery used in an
endless array of modern power transmission applications. Mines, paper mills, hospitals and
manufacturing companies of all sorts require the services of skilled industrial maintenance
technicians to keep their operations running smoothly. Industrial maintenance technicians are
often employed in machine repair departments or may be referred to as millwrights.
For department information or additional degree requirements, click here
For course description, click on the course.
Total Credits Required for Degree
6463
Liberal Studies
12 8
EN 111 College Composition I
4
EN 211D Technical and Report Writing
4
Elective
4
Health Promotion
1
HP 200 Physical Well Being
1
Technical Concentration
HV 170 Applied Electricity for Trades or
37 36
4
ET 100 Fundamentals of Electricity (2 cr.) and
ET 101 Principles of Electrical Wiring (2 cr.)
IM 110 Industrial Measurement and Fabrication
IM 214 Alignment, Power Transmission and Conveyors
IM 215 Advanced Mechanical Power Transmission Systems
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IM 220 Pumps, Piping and Valves
4
IT 180 Introduction to Fluid Power
3
IT 215 General Industrial Safety
2
IT 265 Total Productive Maintenance
1
MF 134 Manufacturing Process
4
WD 140 Introduction to Welding
4
WD 147 Construction Rigging and Equipment Installation
2
WD 243 Advanced Arc Welding
3
WD 244 Welding Inspection and Assessment
1
48
Other Required Courses
MA 100 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)
4
CIS/IS Electives
4
General Electives
14 10
Mining Option
Students considering future employment with Michigan Mining Company-Cliffs Incorporated
should make the following course selections in their program: MA 104 College Algebra with
Applications in the Sciences and Technologies, in place of MA 100 Intermediate Algebra, and
PH 201 College Physics I and MET 213 Material Science I as general electives.
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Welding Certificate
The welding certificate program develops welders for the manufacturing industry. It also
prepares students for positions in fabrication facilities such as ore processing plants, paper mills,
wood processing plants and marine vessels.
Gainful Employment Information
For department information or additional degree requirements, click here
For course description, click on the course.
Total Credits Required for Degree
31
Liberal Studies
4
CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems
4
Health Promotion
1
HP 200 Physical Well Being
1
Technical Concentration
27 26
HV 170 Applied Electricity for Trades
4
IM 110 Industrial Measurement and Fabrication
32
IT 215 General Industrial Safety
2
MF 134 Manufacturing Process
4
WD 140 Introduction to Welding
4
WD 180 Multi-Positional Welding
4
WD 243 Advanced Arc Welding
3
WD 244 Welding Inspection and Assessment
1
WD 270 Weld Testing and Certification
2
General Electives
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Industrial Maintenance Minor
For department information or additional degree requirements, click here
For course description, click on the course.
Total Credits Required for Minor
20
IM 110 Industrial Measurement and Fabrication
32
IM 214 Alignment, Power Transmission and Conveyors
4
IM 220 Pumps, Piping and Valves
4
WD 140 Introduction to Welding
4
WD 147 Construction Rigging and Equipment Installation
2
WD 243 Advanced Arc Welding
3
WD 244 Welding Inspection and Assessment
1
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