PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: 9/10/07
COURSE CHANGES
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
CHANGE FROM:
ART 85
Hand-Built and Raku Ceramics
3 units, 2 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory
(GR or CR/NC)
Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC
Exploration of hand-building techniques
in ceramics: Emphasis on contemporary
concepts, imagery, and raku firing
techniques. 1002.30
CHANGE TO:
JUSTIFICATION:
Approved by CIPD 9/10/07:
ART 85A-85B-85C-85D
Raku and Alternative Firings
2 units each level, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours
laboratory (GR or CR/NC)
Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC
85A: Introduction to the current art of
raku: Various forming techniques;
appropriate clays, glazes and firing
techniques; historical perspective; studio
safety procedures; critiques; exploration
of simple forms and glazing appropriate
for raku firing process. 1002.30
85B: Continuation of the current art of
raku: Various forming techniques;
appropriate clays, glazes and firing
techniques; historical perspective; studio
safety procedures; critiques; advanced
forming and design techniques
appropriate for raku; analysis of firing
results. 1002.30
85C: Introduction to the current art of
alternative firings: Various forming
techniques; appropriate clays, glazes and
firing techniques; historical perspective;
studio safety procedures; critiques;
exploration of alternative firing
techniques; analysis of firing results.
1002.30
85D: Continuation of the current art of
alternative firings: Various forming
techniques; appropriate clays, glazes and
firing techniques; historical perspective;
studio safety procedures; critiques;
advanced forming and design techniques
appropriate for alternative firing; analysis
of firing results. 1002.30
S08
Additional levels are being added
and course description, title, and
units/hours changed to reflect
expanded content. Raku is a
historical process that is gaining
prominence in the ceramics
world, along with alternative
firing methods. Course
specializes in this process and is
a valuable learning experience
for all students majoring in
ceramics. Course is proposed to
meet certificate requirements in
Ceramics.
Note: Course is offered only by
Merritt.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: 9/10/07
COURSE CHANGES
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
CHANGE FROM:
ART 86A-D
Special Projects: Hand-Built and Raku
Ceramics
2 units each level, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours
laboratory (GR or CR/NC)
Recommended preparation: Art 85
Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC
Course study under this section may be
repeated three times.
Independent exploration and
experimentation in the special areas of
hand-build and raku ceramics. 1002.30
CHANGE TO:
JUSTIFICATION:
Approved by CIPD 9/10/07:
ART 86A-86B-86C-86D
Special Projects: Alternative Firing
Techniques
2 units each level, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours
laboratory (GR or CR/NC)
Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC
Recommended preparation: None
86A: Continued study and skill
development in advanced alternative
firing techniques: Using a variety of fuel
sources and surface designs; multiple
low-fire styles such as low-fire salt, pit
firing, sagger firing and gas kilns; creating
simple forms and surfaces that are
appropriate to learning firing results.
1002.30
86B: Continuation of ART 86A: Using a
variety of fuel sources and surface
designs; multiple low-fire styles such as
low-fire salt, pit firing, sagger firing and
gas kilns; exploring new forms and
surfaces that are appropriate to firing
results. 1002.30
86C: Continuation of ART 86B: Using a
variety of fuel sources and surface
designs; multiple low-fire styles such as
low-fire salt, pit firing, sagger firing and
gas kilns; independent student projects
that incorporate design in firing methods
and results. 1002.30
86D: Continuation of ART 86C: Using a
variety of fuel sources and surface
designs; multiple low-fire styles such as
low-fire salt, pit firing, sagger firing and
gas kilns; independent student projects
that incorporate design in advanced firing
methods. 1002.30
S08
Course title and description are
being changed to reflect
changed content with emphasis
on alternative firing techniques.
Course specializes in a variety of
kiln set-ups and firing methods
and is a valuable learning
experience for all students
majoring in ceramics. It
represents an advancement in
the understanding of technical
and chemical results in multiple
firings and surface design
techniques. Course is proposed
to meet certificate requirements
in Ceramics.
Note: Course is offered only by
Merritt.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: 9/10/07
COURSE CHANGES
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
CHANGE FROM:
BUS 253A-D
Beginning Microsoft Word
.5-2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours
laboratory
(.5 units, .25 hours lecture, .75 hours
laboratory each module) (GR or CR/NC)
Open-entry/open-exit, modular course
Non-degree applicable
Course study under this section may be
repeated three times.
Word processing skills at the beginning
level using Microsoft Word: Creating,
formatting, editing, printing, and saving
documents and letters. 0514.00
CHANGE TO:
JUSTIFICATION:
Approved by CIPD 9/10/07:
BUS 253A-253B-253C-253D
Beginning Microsoft Word
.5 units, .25 hour lecture, .75 hours
laboratory each module (GR or CR/NC)
Modular, open-entry/open-exit, modular
course
Non-degree applicable
253A: Word processing skills at the
beginning level using Microsoft Word:
Creating, saving, and printing documents
and letters; spell check, autocorrect, and
minor revisions. 0514.00
253B: Word processing skills at the
beginning level using Microsoft Word:
Business letter formatting, indentations
and tabs, line and page breaks, margins,
paper layout, and paragraph formatting.
0514.00
253C: Word processing skills at the
beginning level using Microsoft Word:
Proofreader’s marks, editing and
changing a document, tracking and
accepting changes in a document, and
introduction to font formatting. 0514.00
253D: Word processing skills at the
beginning level using Microsoft Word:
Font formatting, paper orientation, paper
size and source, and reformatting text.
0514.00
F07
Catalog cleanup for 07-09:
Course description/format is
being changed to conform to
PeopleSoft format (each module
listed separately in database).
Note: Course is offered only by
Merritt.
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: 9/10/07
COURSE CHANGES
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
CHANGE FROM:
NURS 260A-D
Nursing Skills Lab
.5-2 units, 1.5-6 hours laboratory
(CR/NC)
Module I: .5 units, 1.5 hours laboratory
per term
Module II: 1 unit, 3 hours laboratory per
term
Module III: 1.5 units, 4.5 hours laboratory
per term
Module IV: 2 units, 6 hours laboratory per
term
Open-entry/open-exit, modular course
Corequisite: Nurs 1 or 3A or 3B or 4A or
4B or 5
Non-degree applicable
Course study under this section may be
repeated three times.
Nursing skills lab for AD Nursing
students to improve skills in a controlled
environment: Forum to practice skills in a
self-paced atmosphere. 1230.10
CHANGE TO:
JUSTIFICATION:
Approved by CIPD 9/10/07:
NURS 260A
Nursing Skills Lab
Module A: .5 units, 1.5 hours laboratory
(CR/NC)
Modular, open-entry/open-exit, modular
course
Corequisite: Nurs 1
Non-degree applicable
Nursing skills lab for AD Nursing students
to practice and improve skills in a selfpaced, controlled environment: Focus on
nursing diagnosis and nursing care plans,
vital signs, infection control/asepsis (basic
hygiene and dressing changes),
communication techniques, patient safety
and comfort, medications; feeding
techniques. 1230.10
Catalog cleanup for 07-09:
Course description/format is
being changed to conform to
PeopleSoft format (each module
listed separately in database.)
Note: Program and course are
offered only by Merritt.
NURS 260B
Nursing Skills Lab
Module B: 1 unit, 3 hours laboratory
(CR/NC)
Modular, open-entry/open-exit, modular
course
Corequisite: Nurs 3A or 3B
Non-degree applicable
Nursing skills lab for AD Nursing students
to practice and improve skills in a selfpaced, controlled environment: Focus on
review of physical assessment skills;
fluids, elimination, mobility, nasogastric
tube insertion, case studies. 1230.10
NURS 260C
Nursing Skills Lab
Module C: 1.5 units, 4.5 hours laboratory
(CR/NC)
Modular, open-entry/open-exit, modular
course
Corequisite: Nurs or 4A or 4B
Non-degree applicable
Nursing skills lab for AD Nursing students
to practice and improve skills in a selfpaced, controlled environment: Focus on
oxygenation and ventilation, IV insertion
techniques, diagnostic tests and
procedures, infection control/asepsis
(complex dressings), case studies.
1230.10
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
College: Merritt
Date Submitted for
CIPD Approval: 9/10/07
COURSE CHANGES
DATE SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL:
CHANGE FROM:
CHANGE TO:
JUSTIFICATION:
NURS 260D
Nursing Skills Lab
Module D: 2 units, 6 hours laboratory
(CR/NC)
Modular, open-entry/open-exit, modular
course
Corequisite: Nurs 5
Non-degree applicable
Nursing skills lab for AD Nursing students
to practice and improve skills in a selfpaced, controlled environment: Focus on
medications, blood transfusions, case
studies. 1230.10
F07
V/NUR 214
Basic Medical-Surgical Nursing
Prerequisite: Biol 20A and 20B, or Biol 2
and 4; and health clearances: physical
examination and negative TB test results
V/NUR 220
Maternal-Child Nursing
Principles of nursing care of patient
during prenatal, labor, delivery, and
postpartum periods: Observation or
participation in obstetrics and care of the
newborn in hospital settings; discussion
of normal child growth and development,
characteristics of the well child, and
related socioeconomic, and cultural
factors; supervised observation/
participation in facilities which provide
care for children.
Approved by CIPD 9/10/07:
V/NUR 214
Basic Medical-Surgical Nursing
Prerequisite: Biol 20A and 20B, or Biol 2
and 4, or Biol 18 and 19; and health
clearances: physical examination and
negative TB test results
S08
Prerequisite change is being
made to add Biol 18 and 19,
offered by Alameda, to the
prerequisite options for the
course.
Note: Program and course are
offered only by Merritt.
Approved by CIPD 9/10/07:
V/NUR 220
Maternal-Child Nursing
Principles of nursing care of patient during
prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum
periods: Observation or participation in
obstetrics and care of the newborn in
hospital settings; discussion of normal
child growth and development,
characteristics of the well child, and
related socioeconomic, psychological and
cultural factors; supervised observation/
participation in facilities which provide
care for children. 1230.20
S08
Minor change to course
description to clarify content.
Note: Program and course are
offered only by Merritt.
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