PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009
CALLED TO ORDER 2:21 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON: Joe Futtner
The following Curriculum and Instruction Committee members were present:
FACULTY CHAIRPERSON MEMBERS EX-OFFICIO
Joe Futtner Robert Miller, Associate Dean, Academic Support
Cheryl Storms, Classified Senate
INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS
Elaine Fong, Business & Computer Technology
Jacqueline Smith, Engineering & Technology
Lynn Wright, English
Ana Ogaz, Guidance, Counseling Services
Marylynne Aguirre, Health Sciences
Judy Ohye, Library Services
Carrie Starbird, Mathematics
Janet Chen, Natural Sciences
Philip Ricards, Social Sciences
Mathew Jordan, Visual Arts & Media Studies
RESOURCE EXPERTS
Edward Martinez, Articulation Officer
STUDENTS
None
GUESTS
Dootsdeemalachanok Thongthiraj
Mary Ann Laun
Beverly Tate
Rick Hodge
DIVISION DEANS
Alex Kritselis, Visual Arts & Media Studies
David Douglass, Natural Sciences
I. WELCOME
Self introductions were made.
II. CURRICULUM CONSIDERATIONS WITH ACTION TO FOLLOW
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee has recommended to the Office of Instructional Administration that the following course changes and additions be approved. Changes will not become effective until after administrative and Board of Trustees approval.
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UNITS
A. LIBRARY : Mary Ann Laun presented the following credit curricula for consideration:
CHANGE — TITLE, PREREQUISITES, COURSE DESCRIPTION, SLOs, SPOs, COURSE
CONTENT — Effective Summer 2010
LIB 106 LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP 1
Prerequisite(s): LIB 101, LIB 104.
Supervised on-the-job experience in an approved library setting. Pass/no pass grading.
Maximum credit 3 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 60 hours field practice.
MSC MILLER/SMITH to approve the changes to the above credit curriculum.
Approval of Prerequisites and Recommended Advisories:
MSC MILLER/STORMS to approve the prerequisites to the above credit curriculum.
B. ENGLISH: Dootsdeemalachanok Thongthiraj presented the following credit curriculum for consideration:
DELETION – Effective Summer 2010:
ENGL 119 BESTSELLERS: POPULAR 20TH CENTURY NOVELS 3
MSC STARBIRD/WRIGHT to approve the deletion of the above credit curriculum.
C. KINESIOLOGY, HEALTH AND ATHLETICS: Beverly Tate presented the following credit curriculum for consideration:
CHANGE — COURSE DESCRIPTION, COURSE CONTENT, TEXTS — Effective Winter
2010:
PEACT 84A INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS - BASKETBALL 2
Basic and advanced techniques, strategy and rules. Required instructional trips. Maximum credit 8 units in any combination of PEACT 84A-D, 2 units each semester. Each course 2 units and 180 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
CHANGE — COURSE DESCRIPTION, TEXTS — Effective Winter 2010:
PEACT 84B INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS - BASKETBALL 2
Basic and advanced techniques, strategy and rules. Required instructional trips. Maximum credit 8 units in any combination of PEACT 84A-D, 2 units each semester. Each course 2 units and 180 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
CHANGE — COURSE DESCRIPTION, COURSE CONTENT, SLOs, SPOs, TEXTS —
Effective Winter 2010:
PEACT 84C INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS - BASKETBALL 2
Basic and advanced techniques, strategy and rules. Required instructional trips. Maximum credit 8 units in any combination of PEACT 84A-D, 2 units each semester. Each course 2 units and 180 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
MSC WRIGHT/STORMS to approve the changes to the above credit curricula.
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ADD — Effective Winter 2010:
PEACT 84D INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS - BASKETBALL 2
Basic and advanced techniques, strategy and rules. Required instructional trips. Maximum credit 8 units in any combination of PEACT 84A-D, 2 units each semester. Each course 2 units and 180 hours laboratory. First offered Winter 2010.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
MSC MILLER/STORMS to approve the addition to the above credit curricula.
D. COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER: Rick Hodge presented the following non-credit curriculum for consideration:
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
ADDITION – Effective Summer 2009:
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM NONCREDIT
MSC WRIGHT/SMITH to approve the addition of the above non-credit curriculum.
E. NATURAL SCIENCES: Dave Douglass presented the following credit curricula for consideration:
CHANGE – Add HYBRID – Effective Summer 2009:
ANAT 110 DISSECTION ANATOMY
18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
BIOL 1A PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY —
EVOLUTION, DIVERSITY, AND ECOLOGY
2
Prerequisite(s): Anat 25 or Physo 2A and Physo 2B.
Study of gross anatomy by dissection of a human cadaver with emphasis on musculature and neurovascular supply of extremities and organs of the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Total of
4
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for Chem 1A.
The first course in a 3 course sequence for Biology majors (Biol 1ABC). The degree of rigor and amount of independent learning required are designed to meet the preparation needs of students transferring to upper division Biology study. Describes the scientific method, studies the history, evidence, and mechanisms of evolution, investigates the classification and diversity of living organisms, investigates the population, community, and ecosystem ecological principles with an emphasis on the connection between ecology and evolution. For majors in biological sciences but open to all qualified students. Recommended concurrent enrollment in
Chem 1A. Total of 54 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor.
BIOL 1B PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY – 4
CELLULAR AND ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY
Prerequisite(s): Biol 1A, Chem 1A.
The second course in a 3 course sequence for Biology majors (Biol 1ABC). The degree of rigor and amount of independent learning required are designed to meet the preparation needs of students transferring to upper division biology study. Investigates the basic principles of cell biology, describes and explores patterns of heredity including Mendelian genetics and linkage analysis, studies organismal physiology through investigations of plant and animal form and function. For majors in biological sciences but open to all qualified students. Recommended concurrent enrollment in Chem 1B. Total of 54 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
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BIOL 1C PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY - INTRODUCTION
TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
4
Prerequisite(s): Biol 1B, Chem 1B.
The third course in a 3-course sequence for Biology majors (Biol 1ABC). The degree of rigor and amount of independent learning required are designed to meet the preparation needs of students transferring to upper division biology studies. Investigates biochemistry and molecular biology; covering bioenergetics, molecular genetics, cell signaling , cell reproduction, immunology, and cancer. Laboratory investigations use current molecular techniques. For majors in biological sciences but open to all qualified students. Total of 54 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
BIOL 11 GENERAL BIOLOGY 4
Basic concepts of biology, the cell, nutrition, a survey of physiological systems, reproduction, heredity, development, diversity of organisms, evolution and environmental biology.
Recommended a 1-99 lab science course. No credit if taken after Biol 1A, 2, 3, 4 or 5. For non-biology majors, but open to all qualified students. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor.
BIOL 39 MODERN HUMAN GENETICS 4
An introductory course exploring the theoretical and practical applications of human heredity, genetics and biotechnology. Introduction to cellular and molecular biology, Mendelian and molecular genetics, evolution, human genetics, applications of genetic engineering including biotechnology, forensics and molecular medicine. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC.
PHYSO 1 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Prerequisite(s): Anat 25 and Chem 105 or Chem 2A.
4
Introduction to human cellular and organ physiology, human genetics and embryology, current topics in health. Recommended sophomore standing. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor.
PHYSO 2B PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY 4
Prerequisite(s): Physo 2A.
Anatomy and physiology of the human endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-based balance, metabolism of nutrients. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor.
MSC MILLER/JORDAN to approve the changes to the above credit curricula.
CHANGE – HOURS, COURSE DESCRIPTION – Effective SUMMER 2010:
CHEM 22 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Math 131 or its equivalent.
Introduction to the principles of chemistry with emphasis on quantitative methods and
4 calculations. For science and engineering majors needing preparation for Chem 1A, but open to all qualified students. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor.
MSC STORMS/WRIGHT to approve the changes to the above credit curricula.
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III. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION/ACTION TO PLACE ITEMS ON FUTURE AGENDAS
Edward Martinez asked for input and discussion on the new PCC policy # 4062, “Philosophy and Criteria for Associate Degree and General Education.” The wording is taken directly from Title 5 regulations.
The sentence in section (c) [English composition or reading courses] needs to be clarified. “Each student may count only one such course below transfer level for credit toward the associate degree ” is ambiguous.
The sentence “Most important, general education should lead to better understanding” was taken directly from Title 5, but the committee agreed it seems vague. The sentence should be deleted.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
The chair thanked the committee for its collegiality during long meetings.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Everyone needs to attend the final C&I meeting on Thursday, April 30.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MSC STARBIRD/WRIGHT to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 3:24 p.m.
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