PERALTA
PERALTA COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
COLLEGE
DISTRICT
DISTRICT
Curriculum & Instruction
Recommendations
December 2012
Educational Services
Office of the Vice Chancellor
Presented and Approved at Board Meeting of January 22, 2013
Berkeley City College
College of Alameda
Laney
Merritt
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
December 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Berkeley City College ........................................................................................................... 1
College of Alameda.............................................................................................................. 8
Laney College ...................................................................................................................... 9
Merritt College .................................................................................................................... 14
Fee Based Courses ........................................................................................................... 15
PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
BCC Course Change
COMM 6, Intercultural Communication
S 13
Changing catalog description.
F 13
Departmental assessment results indicate that most
students who have previously been recommended
to begin their English studies with English 269 can,
in fact, successfully move into English 1A after one
semester if they receive sufficient support to do so.
This course is designed to provide the support to
help students accelerate in the composition
sequence. This is an institutionalization of ENGL
248UX.
F 13
Departmental assessment results indicate that most
students who have previously been recommended
to begin their English studies with English 269 can,
in fact, successfully move into English 1A after one
semester if they receive sufficient support to do so.
This course is designed to provide the support to
help students accelerate in the composition
sequence. This is an institutionalization of ENGL
248UX.
F 13
Non-native speakers of English face linguistic and
cultural barriers when seeking employment and
performing professional duties. This course
provides students with language and strategies to
overcome these barriers.
Dynamics of intercultural communication as it
applies to the diversity of American cultures:
Cultural concepts, language style, content, ethnic
perspectives, perceptions and stereotypes,
symbols, and roles as they facilitate or hinder
effective verbal and nonverbal interaction across
cultures; analysis of multiple intercultural
communication theories.
BCC New Course
ENGL 204A, Preparation for Composition,
Reading, and Research
5 Units, 4 Hours Lecture, 3 Hours Laboratory
(GR/PNP)
Introduction to college-level composition, reading,
and research: Active reading strategies; writing and
prewriting strategies; argumentation techniques;
research techniques.
1501.00
BCC New Course
ENGL 204B, Preparation for Composition,
Reading, and Research
5 Units, 4 Hours Lecture, 3 Hours Laboratory
(GR/PNP)
Skill development in composition, reading, and
research: Active reading strategies; writing and
prewriting strategies; argumentation techniques;
research techniques.
1501.00
BCC New Course
ESL 280A, English for the U.S. Workplace
2 Units, 2 Hours Lecture (GR/PNP)
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for
business and practical applications: Preparation of
non-native speakers for career opportunities by
focusing on vocabulary, language strategies, and
cultural conventions needed to obtain a job and
perform effectively in the U.S. workplace.
4931.00
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Date Submitted For:
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Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
BCC New Course
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
F 13
This course prepares non-native speakers to
succeed in transfer-level business and economics
courses and/or Career and Technical Education
programs.
F 13
Students need knowledge of U.S. History and
Government to comprehend transfer-level reading
in both English and content classes. This class
builds academic skills in English while building
background content knowledge.
F 13
Students need knowledge of U.S. culture to
comprehend transfer-level reading in both English
and content classes. This class builds academic
skills in English while building background content
knowledge.
S 13
As the Web grows and changes, There is an ever
increasing need for a class that prepares students
to take MMART Web strand classes. This course is
a natural introduction to existing BCC MMART
courses 160A (Web 1), 160B (Web 2), 160C (Web
3), 48VA (Advanced CSS) and 161A (Information
Architecture).
S 13
Provides Lab experience for MMART 163.
ESL 280B, English through Topics in Business
2 Units, 2 Hours Lecture (GR/PNP)
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for
business and practical applications: Preparation of
non-native speakers for career and transfer
opportunities by focusing on vocabulary, language
strategies, and cultural conventions needed to
succeed in transfer-level business and economics
classes.
4930.87
BCC New Course
ESL 281A, English through Topics in U.S.
History and Government
2 Units, 2 Hours Lecture (GR/PNP)
Vocabulary, discussion, listening, speaking, reading
and writing skills through the study of U.S. History
and Government.
4930.87
BCC New Course
ESL 281B, English through Topics in U.S.
Culture
2 Units, 2 Hours Lecture (GR/PNP)
Vocabulary, discussion, listening, speaking, reading
and writing skills through the study of U.S. culture.
4930.87
BCC New Course
MMART 163, Survey of Web Design
2 Units, 1.5 Hours Lecture, 1.5 Hours Laboratory
(GR/PNP)
Introduction to the fundamental principles, theory,
and concepts of web site design: History,
languages, browser platforms, hyper-text, graphics
and compression, design and typography principles,
copyright, usability, accessibility, and SEO.
0614.30
BCC New Course
MMART 163L, Survey of Web Design Lab
1 Unit, 4 Hours Laboratory (GR/PNP)
Practical training for development of Multimedia
skills presented in MMART 163.
0614.30
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Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
BCC New Course
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
S 13
Based on industry data, training in this subject will
provide jobs to fill an increasing demand of 15.2%
from 2008-2018. 3D Animation is used by numerous
industries: medical, engineering, architecture,
science, movies, video game, and mobile
applications.
F 13
Required for the AA-T in Political Science;
recommended for other social science majors;
CSU-GE, UC-GE and IGETC. Adopting course
from COA and Merritt.
MMART 188, Introduction to 3D Animation I
2 Units, 1.5 Hours Lecture, 1.5 Hours Laboratory
(GR/PNP)
Introduction to the theory, history and production
techniques of 3D Animation: Pre-production through
post-production and deliverables; considerations for
game and other industries.
0614.40
BCC New Course
POSCI 4, Political Theory
3 Units, 3 Hours Lecture (GR/PNP)
Examination of various theoretical approaches that
explore basic political problems and proposed
solutions: Analysis of selected theories and their
relevance to contemporary socio-political concerns.
2207.00
BCC Program Changes
Certificate of Achievement: Spanish Medical Interpreter
The Spanish Medical Interpreter Certificate of Achievement is designed to train bilingual/bi-cultural students to become
linguistically and culturally competent interpreters who can function effectively and efficiently in health care settings.
Through academic preparation, practical skills training, and service in community based health care settings, you will
learn roles and responsibilities of a health care interpreter; basic knowledge of common medical conditions, treatments,
and procedures; insight into language and cultural nuances for specific communities; and application of interpreting skills
in English and Spanish.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
SPAN 070
Spanish Medical Terminology
SPAN 071
Spanish Medical Interpreting I
SPAN 072
Spanish Medical Interpreting II
HUSV 070
Boundaries and Ethics
HUSV 071
Cultural Brokerage
COPED 470H * Medical Interpreting Internship
3
3
3
3
3
95
Total Units
24 20
*Students complete three internships for this course; each internship is worth three units.
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Date Submitted For:
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Board Approval: 1/22/13
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JUSTIFICATION:
BCC Program Changes
Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree (AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree is designed for students planning to transfer into the psychology
major. A study of psychology is built upon the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Students
pursuing the AA for transfer into the psychology major will study the nature of consciousness and the development of the
person, basic processes of human perception, learning, cognition and motivation; the relationship of behavior to
physiology; and the nature of psychological disorders and how psychologists use their knowledge to help improve the
quality of people's lives. Successful completion of the program with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 affords students specific
guarantees for transfer to the CSU system such as admission to a CSU with junior status, priority admission to their local
CSU campus and to a program or major in psychology or similar major. Students interested in the AA for transfer degree
in psychology should consult with the Social Sciences Department Chair.
Required courses (all three of the following)
PSYCH 001A Introduction to General Psychology
PSYCH 028 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
MATH 013 Introduction to Statistics
3
3
4
Required (one of the following) Units
BIOL 001A General Biology
BIOL 010 Introduction to Biology
BIOL 025 Human Biology
5
4
3
Required (two of the following) Units
PSYCH 006 Social Psychology
PSYCH 007A Psychology of Childhood
PSYCH 021 Lifespan Human Development
SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
3
3
3
3
Total Required Units:
19-21
*For the Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology for Transfer, students must complete the IGETC or CSU GEBreadth Education pattern and elective courses for an additional 39 -41 units.
Total Units 60
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Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
BCC New Program
Associate in Arts Degree in History for Transfer AA-T Degree
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior
status and priority admission to the CSU system to a program or major in History or similar major for completion of a
baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a grade of
C or better while maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework;
60 semester CSU-transferable units using the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU-GE
Breadth); OR the Inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern; no more than 60 semester
units are required.
Required Courses
HIST 007A History of the United States to 1877
HIST 007B History of the United States
Units
3
3
Choose two of the following
HIST 002A History of European Civilization
or
HIST 003A World History to 1500
HIST 002B History of European Civilization
3
3
3
Choose one of the following
HIST 008B History of Latin-American Civilization
HIST 010B History of Africa Since 1750
HIST 031 Contemporary Middle East: Politics of Nationalism
SPAN 001A Elementary Spanish
3
3
3
5
Choose one of the following
HIST 3B, Modern World History: 1500-1750
HIST 3C, Modern World History Since 1750
HIST 019 History of California
HIST 032 The United States Since 1945
HIST 038 Current World Problems
3
3
3
3
3
Additional Requirements Units
General Education IGETC or CSU-GE Breadth and Electives
Total Units
40 - 42
55-62
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Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
BCC New Program
Associate in Arts Degree in Political Science for Transfer AA-T Degree
The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer
with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Political Science or similar
major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: A minimum of 18 semester units in
the major with a grade of C or better while maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU
transferable coursework. The Associate Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree will also assist Political Science
major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor
to verify transfer requirements.
Required Course
POSCI 001 Government and Politics in the United States
Units
3
Required Courses (three of the following) Units
POSCI 002 Comparative Government
POSCI 003 International Relations
POSCI 004 Political Theory
3
3
3
SOC 120 Introduction to Research Methods
or
MATH 013 Introduction to Statistics
3
4
Required Courses (two of the following) Units
POSCI 006 The U.S. Constitution and Criminal Due Process
SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
POSCI 020 Current World Problems
SOC 005 Minority Groups
3
3
3
3
Total Required Units in Major
IGETC or CSU GE-Breadth Education pattern and elective courses
Total Units Required for Degree
6
18 - 19
41 - 42
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Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
BCC New Program
Certificate of Proficiency:
English as a Second Language: High Intermediate
The High Intermediate Certificate of Proficiency in ESL verifies that a student has successfully completed a minimum of
12 units and a maximum of 187 units in one of the following patterns: 1) three ESL core classes (Reading and Writing,
Listening and Speaking, and Grammar) at the High Intermediate level; 2) two ESL core classes at the advanced level,
and either an ESL elective or any college-credit class from any other discipline. Students interested in completing this
certificate should consult with the ESL program chair and a counselor.
Choose two or three of the following core courses (8-14 units total):
ESL 223A High Intermediate Reading and Writing
ESL 233A High Intermediate Listening and Speaking
ESL 216A High Intermediate Grammar
If you have only taken two of the above courses, the remaining course required
for this certificate can be any of the following ESL electives (2-5 units):
ESL 205A Vocabulary and Idioms in Context
ESL 205B Vocabulary and Word Analysis in Context
ESL 219A Applied Grammar and Editing
ESL 257A Pronunciation
ESL 257B Pronunciation
or any college-level class offered at Berkeley City College (2-5 units).
Total Units
6
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
12 - 17
BCC New Program
Certificate of Proficiency:
English as a Second Language: Advanced
The Advanced Certificate of Proficiency in ESL verifies that a student has successfully completed a minimum of 12 units
and a maximum of 17 units in one of the following patterns: 1) three ESL core classes (Reading and Writing, Listening
and Speaking, and Grammar) at the advanced level; 2) two ESL core classes at the advanced level, and either an ESL
elective or any college-credit class from any other discipline. Students interested in completing this certificate should
consult with the ESL program chair and a counselor.
Choose two or three of the following core courses (8-14 units total):
ESL 052A Advanced Reading and Writing
ESL 050A Advanced Listening and Speaking
ESL 217A Advanced Grammar
If you have only taken two of the above courses, the remaining course required
for this certificate can be any of the following ESL electives (2-5 units):
ESL 205A Vocabulary and Idioms in Context
ESL 205B Vocabulary and Word Analysis in Context
ESL 219A Applied Grammar and Editing
ESL 257A Pronunciation
ESL 257B Pronunciation
or any college-level class offered at Berkeley City College (2-5 units).
Total Units
6
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
12 - 17
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Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
COA Course Change
POSCI 36, Practical Applicationas of Applied
Peacebuilding and Violence Prevention
F 13
Changing course title and catalog description.
S 13
Changing catalog description.
Introduction to applied social and political theories of
theories and various intervention strategies to
prevent violence and build healthy communities:
Identification of methods to prevent violence and
develop the capacity of impacted people in urban
centers to take a leadership role in community
development.
COA Course Change
POSCI 4, Political Theory
Examination of various theoretical approaches that
explore basic political problems and proposed
solutions: Analysis of selected theories and their
relevance of theory to contemporary problems, and
new approaches to political thought. to
contemporary socio-political concerns.
COA Course Change
COMM 6, Intercultural Communication
Dynamics of intercultural communication as it
applies to the diversity of American cultures:
Cultural concepts, language style, content, ethnic
perspectives, perceptions and stereotypes,
symbols, and roles as they facilitate or hinder
effective verbal and nonverbal interaction across
cultures; analysis of multiple intercultural
communication theories.
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Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
COA New Course
POSCI 37, Transformative Social Change and
Futures Studies
3 Units, 3 Hours Lecture, (GR/PNP)
F 13
Part of the political science degree; recommended
for other social science majors; CSU-GE, UC-GE
and IGETC.
Introduction to alternative futures studies as a field
of study: Social scientific, theoretical, and
philosophical approaches to studying how past and
present images of the future influence human
action; exploration of contemporary socio-political
dilemmas faced by political communities and
individuals with respect to war, peace, and
international conflicts; includes questions of human
nature, political economy, morality, genocide,
terrorism, ethnic/religious violence, and alternatives
to conflicts.
COA Program Changes
Certificate of Proficiency: Violence Prevention
Exploration of leadership, prevention and intervention knowledge and skills relative to the field of violence prevention and
local community peace building; classroom and field based learning through peer group and individual projects,
community based action research, and internships; curriculum contextualized to student career goals; designed for
college ready individuals who are interested in working in the field of violence prevention; completion of two 3 unit
courses in addition to 2-4 units of internship and/or employment experience in the field. The program includes training in
conflict resolution and mediation, self-care, theories and methods for social change as well as coaching through
professional development areas identified through a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
analysis completed every semester.
Required Courses:
POSCI 35 Introduction to Community Violence Prevention
POSCI 36 Practical Applications of Applied Peacebuilding and Violence Prevention Strategies
COPED 450 General Work Experience
COPED 451 Occupational General Work Experience
3
3
2–4
2–4
Total Units
8 - 10
Laney New Course
POSCI 4, Political Theory
3 Units, 3 Hours Lecture, (GR/PNP)
F 13
Examination of various theoretical approaches that
explore basic political problems and proposed
solutions: Analysis of selected theories and their
relevance to contemporary socio-political concerns,
2207.00
9
Satisfies one of the requirements for the AA-T
political science degree; recommended for other
social science majors; CSU-GE, UC-GE and
IGETC.
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Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
Laney New Course
SOC 120, Introduction to Research Methods
3 Units, 3 Hours Lecture, (GR/PNP)
F 13
Meets AA degree and transfer requirements.
Mandatory lower division course for most social
sciences majors. Adopting course from BCC.
S 13
PG&E has requested and is assisting with the
creation of this class in order to produce welders for
repairing and installing gas pipeline. Many
companies including EBMUD and the oil refineries
need but can't find pipe welders to hire.
Introduction to empirical research for the social
sciences: Nature of theory, hypotheses, variables,
ethics of research; application of qualitative and
quantitative analytic tools including survey,
observational, experimental, case study, and
comparative historical research.
2201.00
Laney New Course
WELD 231A, Pipe Welding with SMAW
3 Units, 2 Hours Lecture, 4 Hours Lab, (GR)
Procedures for setting up SMAW equipment for
open-root V-groove welds: Preparation for and
performing open-root V-groove welds on Carbon
steel pipe. Procedures for making open-groove
welds with SMAW equipment on pipe in the 1GRotated, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
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Date Submitted For:
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Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
Laney Course Deactivation
EFF
F 13
A/ET 014 Mechanical Drafting and Design I
A/ET 024 Mechanical Drafting and Design II
A/ET 034 Mechanical Drafting and Design III
A/ET 044 Mechanical Drafting and Design IV
A/ET 100 Measurements and Plane Surveying I
A/ET 101 Measurements and Plane Surveying II
A/ET 104B Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
A/ET 105 Introduction to Statics and Structural Mechanics
A/ET 108 Civil Engineering Drafting
ANTHR 005 American Indian History and Culture
ANTHR 014 American Mosaic: The Cultures of the
United States
ANTHR 016 Sex and Society
ART 006 History of African Art and Related Cultures
(Past to Present)
ART 032 Intermediate Figure Drawing: Anatomy
ART 033 Advanced Figure Drawing: Anatomy
ART 034 Freehand Perspective Drawing
ART 042 Intermediate Design: Color
ART 043 Advanced Design: Color
ART 045 Special Projects in Design
ART 055 Beginning Oil Painting and Related
Drawing Techniques
ART 056 Continuing Oil Pointing and Related
Drawing Techniques
ART 057 Intermediate Oil Painting and Related
Drawing Techniques
ART 058 Advanced Oil Painting and Related
Drawing Techniques
ART 072 Intermediate Sculpture
ART 073 Advanced Sculpture
ART 077 Intermediate Figure Sculpture
ART 078 Advanced Figure Sculpture
ART 090 Illustration
ART 091 Advanced Illustration
ART 104 Beginning Etching
ART 105 Continuing Etching
ART 106 Intermediate Etching
ART 107 Advanced Etching
ART 108 Beginning Lithography
ART 109 Continuing Lithography
ART 110 Intermediate Lithography
ART 111 Advanced Lithogoraphy
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Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
EFF
ART 112 Beginning Screen Printing
ART 113 Continuing Screen Printing
ART 114 Intermediate Screen Printing
ART 115 Advanced Screen Printing
ART 117 Special Projects: Printmaking
ART 127 Asian Brush Painting
ART 128 Special Projects: Asian Brush Painting
COMM 015A Voice and Diction
COMM 015B Voice and Diction
CIS 023 C# Programming
CIS 026 C Programming
CIS 028 COBOL Programming II
CIS 030 Data Communications & Networks
CIS 032 Systems Analysis and Business
CIS 037 Advanced Microcomputer Programming
CIS 039A UNIX/LINUX Operation Systems
CIS 039B Unix System Administration
CIS 039C UNIX Server Administration
CIS 041 Database Programming
CIS 061C Machine Structures
CIS 063 Software Testing
CIS 064 Internet Programming in JavaScript
CIS 065 CGI Programming
CIS 066 XML Documents and Applications
CIS 067A Interface Design Using Visual Basic
CIS 067B Application Development Using Visual Basic
CIS 095A Introduction to Game Theory,
Development, and Programming
CIS 095B Projects in Game Theory, Development
and Programming
CIS 095C Advanced Topics in Game Development
and Programming
CIS 096B Projects in System/Software Security and Encryption
CIS 096C Advanced Topics in System/Software
Security and Encryption
CIS 097A Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
CIS 208A Introduction to Operating Systems
CIS 208B Operating System Scripting
CIS 209 Introduction To Windows
CIS 211 Using Microcomputer Software
CIS 233 Introduction to the Internet
CIS 234A World Wide Web Publishing I
CIS 234B World Wide Web Publishing II
CIS 234C Web Creation with Dreamweaver
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PERALTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
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Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
EFF
JUSTIFICATION:
Laney New Program
Associate in Arts degree in Political Science for Transfer AA-T Degree
The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer
with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Political Science or similar
major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: A minimum of 18 semester units in
the major with a grade of C or better while maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU
transferable coursework. The Associate Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree will also assist Political Science
major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor
to verify transfer requirements.
Required Core Course:
POSCI 001 Government and Politics in the United States
Units
3
Select three of the following: 9-10 units
POSCI 004 Political Theory
POSCI 002 Comparative Government
POSCI 003 International Relations
3
3
3
MATH 013 Introduction to Statistics
or
SOC 120 Introduction to Research Methods
4
3
Select two of the following: 6 units
POSCI 006 The U.S. Constitution and Criminal Due Process
POSCI 016 State and Local Government
SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 002 Social Problems
3
3
3
3
IGETC or CSU GE-Breadth Education pattern and elective courses
Total Units
Laney Program Deactivations
Computer Programming
Computer Information Systems
Engineering Technology
Fine Arts
13
41-42
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Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
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JUSTIFICATION:
Merritt Course Change
COMM 6, Intercultural Communication
S 13
Changing catalog description.
F 13
The college has no plans to offer this course in the
future.
S 13
Distance Education Addendum
S 13
This is a highly recommended course for prenursing students to assist them in succeeding in the
Nursing program. Currently Peralta does not offer
the course, and students are taking the course
online, in other college districts, or at private
colleges. Course is offered only by Merritt.
Institutionalizing BIOL 48OT.
Dynamics of intercultural communication as it
applies to the diversity of American cultures:
Cultural concepts, language style, content, ethnic
perspectives, perceptions and stereotypes,
symbols, and roles as they facilitate or hinder
effective verbal and nonverbal interaction across
cultures; analysis of multiple intercultural
communication theories.
Merritt Course Deactivation
POSCI 4, Political Theory
Merritt Informational Item
COMM 13, Ethnic Perceptions in the Mass Media
COMM 19, Survey of Mass Media
Merritt New Course
BIOL 42, Basic Pathophysiology
3 Units, 3 Hours Lecture (GR)
Prerequisites: BIOL 2 or 20A, and BIOL 4 or 20B,
and BIOL 3
Introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology
with a focus on physiologic changes and altered
functions in the human body resulting from disease
processes: Study of basic disease process
concepts, body systems, etiology, and pathogenesis
of various disorders based on foundation principles
from anatomy, physiology and chemistry;
exploration of diagnostic procedures, preventative
measures, and current therapeutic regimens.
0401.00
Merritt Course Deactivation
Fisci 221, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Control V
Fisci 222, Confined Space Awareness and
Rescue
S13
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Date Submitted For:
Date Submitted For:
CIPD Approval: 12/3/12
Board Approval: 1/22/13
Curriculum Item:
EFF
Merritt New Fee Based Class
BIOL 848OL, Birding by Ear
18 Lecture Hours
Bird identification by song and habitat.
Emphasis on native species. 6822.00
15
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