Faculty/Voting Members Present:
Christine Acacio (SS/Counseling)
Andrea Alvarado (SS/Articulation)
Jeremiah Bodnar (A&C)
Rajeev Chopra (BCAT)
Debbie Fields (BCAT)
Adeliza Flores (MSEPS)
LAS POSITAS COLLEGE
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
Approved Minutes
Non-Voting/Ex. Off. Members Present:
Neal Ely
Nicole Huber
Martha Konrad
Janice Noble
John Williams
Helen Nguyen (ASLPC)
LaVaughn Hart(Chair, Non-voting)(BCAT)
Tiina Hukari (A&C)
Cynthia Keune (MSEPS)
John Ruys (SS&W)
Michael Schwarz (SS/Counseling)
Cheryl Warren (A&C;Librarian)
Faculty/Voting Members Absent:
Non-Voting/Ex. Off. Members Absent:
John Armstrong
Jeff Baker (exc.)
Laurel Jones (exc.)
Philip Manwell (exc.)
ASLPC (1 student)
Guests:
John Gonder
Thomas Orf
Zina Rosen-Simon
JOINT SESSION WITH ACADEMIC SENATE: 2:30 P.M.
AGENDA:
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Las Positas College Curriculum Committee met in joint session with the Academic Senate on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. The meeting was called to order in room 2490 at 2:34 p.m. by Academic Senate Vice President, Ms. Sarah
Thompson. The Academic Senate voted approval to resequence the meeting agenda to bring curriculum issues forward at the beginning of the meeting. Ms. LaVaughn Hart,
Curriculum Chair, was introduced to present the two agenda items involving the two committees working jointly.
2. AA DEGREE IN LIBERAL ARTS (Revision): Ms. LaVaughn Hart stated that the approval of the Academic Senate is the next step in the resubmission of the revision of the AA Degree in Liberal Arts, When submitted last year to the System Office, it was returned unapproved by Specialist Stephanie Lowe, who made recommendations for revisions that would be approvable. Ms. Hart has worked with those recommendations, along with drafts of other Liberal Arts degree models, and, with faculty in affected disciplines/areas of emphasis, has worked to keep the degree representative of the discipline faculty intent. In order to make approve the degree, the System Office has recommended a number of changes. which have been incorporated in the draft being presented at this meeting. One, to assist students in determining which of the three different GE patterns to choose (LPC GE; CSU GE; IGETC), a more comprehensive description of has been drafted. Second, where the Area of Emphasis is multidisciplinary, e.g., Science and Mathematics, students are directed that they may not take all 18 units in a single discipline Another requirement is that the student be given a statement of how each Area of Emphasis can lead or tie in to transfer or career paths; this has been done for all Areas. The System Office also recommended that the Wellness and Self-Development area be stated with more focus; the reference to “lifelong learning” was deleted and the Area description re-crafted.

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Ms. Hart has also incorporated any faculty review, feedback and correction, such as the “missing asterisks” pointed out by Ms. Thompson.
A number of suggestions, made for better wording or more clarify, were immediately implemented by Ms. Hart. The revised draft is attached to these minutes as
Appendix 1.
Following intensive, productive discussion, the revision of the AA Degree in
Liberal Arts was brought to a vote:
Motion was made by Mark Tarte, seconded by Elena Cole, to approve the revision of the
AA Degree in Liberal Arts. Senate vote was 13 Yea, 0 Nay, 0 Abstention. Approved.
Ms. Hart thanked the Academic Senate for their consideration, recommendations for revision, and approval of the revision of the AA Degree in Liberal Arts. It will now be re-submitted to the State and the revision posted in the Catalog Addendum as “pending approval by the State Chancellor’s Office.”
3. MILITARY WAIVER: DISCUSSION: Ms. Alvarado represented the Curriculum
Committee and the District Curriculum Council for the discussion on the Proposed
Military Waiver Policy. Las Positas College, at one time, like Chabot, gave credit for
Health 1 to returning military veterans toward associate degree graduation requirements.
That practice stopped at Las Positas College when a financial aid audit held that this credit must be applied equally to all veterans, and not only for those who petitioned to use it for their degree requirement. Chabot College has continued to award 3 elective units of Health credit for returning veterans. The District Curriculum Council created a subcommittee to study the practice, with the goal of establishing a district policy for consistent application to all veterans with a DD-214 (honorable) discharge. Twenty colleges returned the survey,, and, of these, 19 awarded their veterans some sort of credit, either a waiver of health, or physical education or both. The CSU applies such credit to their Area E, Lifelong Learning, and this has become a model for many campuses. The DCC has supported the draft of a Proposed Military Waiver of Credit which would grant three (3) elective units plus the waiver of the Associate degree graduation requirements in health/wellness and/or in PE requirement to qualifying veterans.
In the following discussion a number of concerns were raised: 1) whether there is a need for a general district policy when there is an alternative, Credit by Exam, procedure that could be followed by individual students to address meeting their graduation requirement with their military experience; 2) whether “boot camp” or military service provides content equivalent to that of HLTH 1 or any other course; 3) clarifying that this does not obviate the requirement of 60 units minimum for the associate degree;
5) whether students were to be granted this as “tribute for service to their country” or “a way to avoid repetitive course content”; whether granting a waiver of a Health and
Wellness requirement would be doing a disservice to returning veterans, who are likely to be experiencing PTSD or difficulty in returning to civilian life, and might, therefore, benefit from taking a helpful course.
Counselors, in particular, emphasized the uniform application of this benefit that would result from having a District Board Policy. It was noted that the waiver of a requirement does not obviate the need to make up the units; Mr. Tarte elaborated that, because students generally have to be very careful with the use of their G.I. Bill, if this requirement were waived, they would still take the units, but would apply their G.I. Bill privileges primarily to defray expenses at their transfer institutions.
In the interest of time, Ms. Thompson brought the discussion to a close and requested that the topic be tabled to next agenda. According to Ms. Hart, this will not be brought back before the DCC until April. Senators were asked to take the draft policy to their divisions for further discussion before it appears again on Academic Senate agenda.

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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE: 3:45 P.M.
AGENDA:
1. CALL TO ORDER: CURRICULUM COMMITTEE:
Committee in Room 2412 at 3:45 p.m.
Ms. Hart convened the Curriculum
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Dr. Ruys and seconded by Ms. Alvarado to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2009, meeting. Approved, with one abstention.
3. CURRICULUM PROPOSALS/PRESENTATIONS: Presentation agenda was reordered to accommodate the guest presenters. For the record, it is presented here as on agenda.
BUSINESS, COMPUTING AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTING STUDIES
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS —Ms. Fields presenting.

CIS X [recommend 62] (Project Management, 3 units, 3 lecture) —New, rubric not shared. Distance Education. OP. Taken 2X. Similar courses have been successful at other colleges, notably DVC. The CIS advisory committee has also recommended such a course be added. Also, the economic times indicate that students may be interested in project management when they need skills other than basic computing skills. Lastly, these will assist to address industry standard certifications.

CIS XL [recommend 62L] (Project Management Tools, 2 units, 1.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory) —New, rubric not shared. Distance Education. OP. Taken 2X

CIX XX/CS XX [recommend 47] (Game Programming: 2D and 3D —3 units, 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory) —New, rubric not shared. Distance Education. OP. Taken 2X.
This course will be crosslisted in both CIS and CS; it is similar to the CS 48 course now being taught, but this will involve updated software. Although the course is numbered lower than the CS 48 already approved, this course will not be more advanced. Recommended: that Ms. Fields consider proposing the course for CSU transfer and for application for UC transfer. Ms. Alvarado said that the UC might propose a limit on the combination of 47 and 48.
COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY —Mr. Gonder presenting.

CNT X (CCNP Bootcamp Certification Prep, 4 units, 3 lecture, 3 laboratory) —
New, rubric not shared. Recommended Advisory: CNT 62A and CNT 62B. Distance
Education. OP. Taken 2X. Mr. Gonder explained that this course would answer student need and requests for CCNP certification; the college has had CCNA for certification, and this course would become the first step toward the upgrade of the
CCNP curriculum. Dr. Ruys asked about the repeatability, which Mr. Gonder indicated would be a way for students to address their Cisco certification path.

Recommended: Ms. Hart recommended that Mr. Gonder consider changing Section
4 of the Forms to request CSU transfer as this is definitely a college level course.
MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
GEOGRAPHY —Dr. Orf presenting. This will be the first DE offering in Geography. It is anticipated that this will be additional access for students and not competition to pull from the current enrollments. Dr. Ely noted that, although the current budget situation may not allow more than the one section in the discipline plan, Geography has been growing and additional sections would likely fill.

GEOG 1 (Introduction to Physical Geography, 3 units, 3 lecture) —Revision, rubric shared. Distance Education. No change in articulation/transfer. Taken 1X.

Needed: Deletion of refe rences in Methods of Instruction that specify “online” or
”distance education.” Course outlines do not make that distinction, which should be specified in the Distance Education form (Ms. Hart).
SOCIAL SCIENCE AND WELLNESS —Ms. Rosen-Simon presenting. The ECD AA degree and Basic Teacher Certificate of Achievement were substantively revised last year, in concert with Chabot College and statewide curriculum. Continuing refinements to

LPC Curriculum Committee, February 11, 2009 Page 4 provide more flexibility to students and further alignment with state mandated curriculum and the Chabot College ECD program have prompted these further, non-substantive, revisions. The presentation matrix defines the options available to students and informs students that, with slight modification to their educational plans, they would also be able to get the second AA degree in Intervention to work with special needs children. In order to bring the majors requirements plus general education to the minimum 60 required for achieving an AA degree, students may be given a list of recommended electives that could be applied for the additional 4 units of elective credit necessary.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

AA Degree in ECD (31 major): Revision

Basic Teacher Certificate of Achievement (25 units): Revision
PSYCHOLOGY —Dr. Ruys presenting.
These courses, along with PSYC 1, were approved in Fall 2008 for course revisions; additionally, PSYC 1, received distance education approval. At this time, both PSYC 2 and PSYC 3 are being submitted for distance education. The course outlines are current.
Dr. Ruys pointed out that the online format applies well to the pedagogy of PSYC 2, and, will also address the desire of some students for “anonymity” in addressing conflict issues. He also pointed out that the Psychology major is only two courses short of being accessible completely online.

PSYC 2 (Introduction to Psychological Methodology, 3 units, 3 lecture) —
Distance Education. Course outline revision approved Fall 2009. Dr. Ruys explained that, in the online format, this course would be classified “lecture” although many methodology classes do have a laboratory component.

PSYC 3 (Introduction to Social Psychology, 3 units, 3 lecture) —Distance
Education. Course outline revision approved Fall 2009. Needed: correction of “check boxes on Form 1. De-select all checks except DE.
4. REVIEW/VOTE
ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
ENGLISH —Ms. Hart reported that the English faculty have agreed to table their proposal for resolution of a number of logistical and Banner enrollment issues. Pending this discussion, the vote will be held at the next meeting, which will meet Addendum deadlines. Student representative, Ms. Nguyen asked how the effective date of a class is determined. Ms. Alvarado explained that articulation deadlines for UC/CSU may make that determination since, for these, the effective date may not be made retro. Ms. Hart stated that, generally, unless there were some particular reason for doing otherwise, the effective date would be the following fall.

ENG 102 (Pre-Collegiate Critical Reading and Writing, 4 units, 3 lecture, 3 lab) —
Chabot Course for LPC Adoption; CR/NC only, taken one time
HUMANITIES

HUMN 10 (The American Style, 3 units, 3 lecture) —Distance Education Request
(updated course outline submitted)
MSC (Fields/Acacio) to approve the updated outline for HUMN 10.
MSC (Fields/Ruys) to approve HUMN 10 for Distance Education.
MASS COMMUNICATIONS

MSCM 31 (Introduction to Media, 3 units , 3 lecture) —Revision; Rubric not shared;
Catalog Description Change; Recommended Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A or
52A. Distance Education Request. No change in articulation/transfer (LPC AA/AS,
CSU, UC); OP; taken 1X . Ms. Hart reported that reference to ENG 52A has been deleted and a new outline submitted at the Committee’s request.

MSCM X (Introduction to Public Relations, 3 units, 3 lecture) —New; Rubric not shared; Recommended Advisory: English 1A. Articulation/Transfer CSU. OP; taken
1X.
MSC (Chopra/Acacio) to approve the outlines submitted for MSCM 31 and MSCM X.

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MSC (Acacio/Bodnar) to approve the Recommended Advisory of Eligibility for
English 1A for MSCM 31 and the Recommended Advisory of English 1A for MSCM
X.
MSC (Acacio/Bodnar) to approve MSCM X for CSU transfer (noted that this course has not been proposed for UC transfer).
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS —Ms. Hart reported that Ms. Cassidy has made all recommended changes and has resubmitted all outlines and forms for which revisions or corrections were requested by the Committee. The majority of issues were technical issues which can be further refined. Ms. Flores noted a number of “cut and paste” problems that continue in VCOM 52, but indicated that these are not substantial enough to cause that course to be tabled.

VCOM X (Design Shop: The Business of Design, 3 units, 2 lecture, 4 lab/studio) —New; Recommended Advisory: VCOM 57, 58, 59, 62 or 64.
Articulation/transfer (CSU)

VCOM 48 (Introduction to a Design Studio, 0.3 units, 12 total studio hours) —
Revision. New Catalog Description. Articulation/transfer (CSU). OP. Taken 2X.

VCOM 50 (Visual Communications and the Process of Design, 2 units, 1 lecture, 4 studio/lab. Prerequisite VCOM 48 (may be taken concurrently).
Articulation/Transfer (CSU) OP. Taken 1X.

VCOM 51 (Color for Design, 2 units, 1 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision. New
Catalog Description. Prerequisite VCOM 48 (may be taken concurrently).
Articulation/Transfer (CSU) OP. Taken 1X.

VCOM 52 (Introduction to Typography, 3 units, 2 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision.
Advisory VCOM 48 and VCOM 50. Articulation/transfer: no change. OP. Taken 2X.

VCOM 53 (Photoshop I for Design, 2 units, 1 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision.
New Title. New Catalog Description. Recommended Advisory VCOM 48.
Articulation/transfer (CSU transfer; UC transfer invited). OP. Taken 2X

VCOM 54 (Illustrator I for Design, 2 units, 1 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision. New
Title. New Catalog Description. Recommended Advisory VCOM 48.
Articulation/transfer: no change. OP. Taken 2X

VCOM 55 (Web Design I, 3 units, 2 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision. New Catalog
Description. Recommended Advisory VCOM 48, 51, 53, 54. Articulation/transfer
(CSU). OP. Taken 2X.

VCOM 56 (Design Concepts I, 3 units, 2 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision. New
Title. New Catalog Description. Recommended Advisory VCOM 51, 52, 53, 54.
Articulation/Transfer (Request LPC GE, CSU, CSU GE, UC). OP. Taken 1X

VCOM 57 (Design Concepts II, 3 units, 2 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision. New
Title. New Catalog Description. Recommended Advisory VCOM 53 or 54 and 56.
Articulation/Transfer (CSU transfer; UC Transfer Request). OP. Taken 1X

VCOM 58 (Photoshop II for Design, 3 units, 2 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision.
New Title. New Catalog Description. Recommended Advisory VCOM 50 and VCOM
51 and VCOM 52. Articulation/Transfer (CSU transfer; UC transfer invited) OP.
Taken 2X

VCOM 59 (Illustrator II for Design, 3 units, 2 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision. New
Title. New Catalog Description. Prerequisite VCOM 54. Recommended Advisory
VCOM 50 and VCOM 51 and VCOM 52. Articulation/Transfer: No change requested. OP. Taken 2X

VCOM 60 (Creative Portfolio and Self-Promotion, 3 units, 2 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision. New title. Recommended Advisory VCOM 55, VCOM 57,
VCOM 58, VCOM 59. Articulation/Transfer: No change requested. OP. Taken 2X

VCOM 62 (Web Design II, 3 units, 2 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —Revision. New Catalog
Description. Recommended Advisory VCOM 51, VCOM 53, VCOM 54.
Articulation/Transfer (CSU transfer; UC transfer). OP. Taken 2X

VCOM 64 (Indesign I and Layout Techniques, 3 units, 2 lecture, 4 studio/lab) —
Revision. New Title. New Catalog Description. Recommended Advisory VCOM 51,
VCOM 52 and either VCOM 53 or VCOM 54. Articulation/Transfer: No change requested. OP. Taken 2X

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MSC (Hukari/Acacio) to approve course outlines submitted for VCOM X, VCOM 48,
VCOM 50, VCOM 51, VCOM 51, VCOM 53, VCOM 54, VCOM 55, VCOM 56,
VCOM 57, VCOM 58, VCOM 59, VCOM 60, VCOM 62, and VCOM 64.
MSC (Ruys/Bodnar) to approved the stated prerequisites:
VCOM 50: Prerequisite VCOM 48 (may be taken concurrently).
VCOM 51: Prerequisite VCOM 48 (may be taken concurrently).
VCOM 52: Prerequisite VCOM 48 and VCOM 50.]
VCOM 53: Recommended Advisory VCOM 48.
VCOM 54: Recommended Advisory VCOM 48.
VCOM 55: Recommended Advisory VCOM 48, 51, 53, 54.
VCOM 56: Recommended Advisory VCOM 48, 51, 53, 54.
VCOM 57: Recommended Advisory VCOM 53 or 54 and 56.
VCOM 58: Recommended Advisory VCOM 50 and VCOM 51 and VCOM 52.
VCOM 59: Prerequisite: VCOM 54.
VCOM 60: Recommended Advisory: VCOM 55, VCOM 57, VCOM 58, VCOM 59.
VCOM 62: Recommended Advisory: VCOM 51, VCOM 53, VCOM 54.
VCOM 64: Recommended Advisory: VCOM 52, VCOM 52 and either VCOM 53 or VCOM 54.

MSC (Alvarado/Bodnar) to approve VCOM X and VCOM 48 for CSU transfer (note: all other outlines already approved for CSU)

MSC (Alvarado/Bodnar) to approve submitting VCOM 50, VCOM 51, VCOM 53,
VCOM 55, VCOM 56, VCOM 57, VCOM 58, and VCOM 62 for UC transfer.
Comparable courses have been found for all. VCOM 53 and VCOM 58 have been invited by UC.

Moved by Mr. Schwarz, seconded by Ms. Alvarado to table vote on VCOM 56 to fulfil LPC GE Humanities graduation requirement, based on the c rationale that this course is substantially equivalent to ART 10, which is no longer taught but had been approved for LPC GE in Humanities. 10 Yes, 1 No. Approved. (Further discussion recommended, possibly on Blackboard discussion board).
FOR INACTIVE STATUS

CRAR 10 (Performing and Visual Arts, 3 units)

FREN 50A (Conversational French, 2 units)

FREN 50B (Conversational French, 2 units)

HUMN 1 (Philosophy, The Sciences, Epic Poetry, 3 units)

HUMN 40 (Introduction to Opera, 1-3 units)

ITLN 50A (Conversational Italian, 2 units)

ITLN 50B (Conversational Italian, 2 units)

PHIL 7 (Contemporary Problems, 3 units)

PHIL 25 (Introduction to Political and Social Philosophy, 3 units)

SPAN 50A (Conversational Spanish, 2 units)

SPAN 50B (Conversational Spanish, 2 units)

VCOM 61 (Independent Studies Leading to Advanced Portfolio Work, 3 units)
MSC (Bodnar/Chopra) to inactivate CRAR 1, FREN 50A, FREN 50B, HUMN 1,
HUMN 40, ITLN 50A, ITLN 50B, PHIL 7, PHIL 25, SPAN 50A, SPAN 50B, VCOM
61.
BUSINESS, COMPUTING, AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
CARPENTERS —APPRENTICESHIP

APCA 9701 (Worker Safety & Tool Skills, 1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory )

APCA 9702 (The Apprentice Carpenter & the Trades, 2 units; 2 lecture)

APCA 9703 (Construction Math & Working Drawings, 2 units; 2 lecture)

APCA 9704 (Foundations & Floors, 1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory )

APCA 9705 (Blueprint Reading —Residential, 1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory)

APCA 9706 (Structural Framing, 1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory )

APCA 9707 (Form Detailing, 1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory )

APCA 9708 (Exterior Finish, 1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory )

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
APCA 9709 (Blueprint Reading —Commercial, 1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory )

APCA 9710 (Concrete —1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory )

APCA 9711 (Interior Finish —1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory )

APCA 9712 (Level & Layout Instruments —2 units; 2 lecture)

APCA 9713 (Engineering Structural Systems —1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory)

APCA 9714 (Interior Systems —1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory)

APCA 9715 (Stair Building —1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory)

APCA 9716 (Roof Framing —1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory)

APCA 9717 (Introduction to Welding & Cutting, 1.5 units; 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory)
MSC (Acacio/Chopra) to approve course outlines for: APCA 9701, APCA 9702,
APCA 9703, APCA 9704, APCA 9705, APCA 9706, APCA 9707, APCA 9708, APCA
9709, APCA 9710, APCA 9711, APCA 9712, APCA 9713, APCA 9714, APCA 9715,
APCA 9716, APCA 9717.
MSC (Bodnar/Acacio) to approve prerequisites for:
APCA 9704: APCA 9701 and APCA 9703
APCA 9705: APCA 9703
APCA 9706: APCA 9701 and APCA 9705
APCA 9707: APCA 9701 and APCA 9705
APCA 9708: APCA 9701 and APCA 9705
APCA 9709: APCA 9705
APCA 9710: APCA 9701 and APCA 9709
APCA 9711: APCA 9701 and APCA 9705
APCA 9712: APCA 9701 and APCA 9705
APCA 9713: APCA 9701 and APCA 9709
APCA 9714: APCA 9701 and APCA 9709
APCA 9715: APCA 9701 and APCA 9705
APCA 9716: APCA 9701 and APCA 9705
APCA 9717: APCA 9701
MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

FST 71A (Fire Command 1A, 2 units, 40 total hours) —Revision. No change in
Articulation/Transfer.

FST 71C (Fire Command 1C, 2 units, 40 total hours) —Revision. Prerequisite FST
71A. Articulation/Transfer (CSU)
MSC (Acacio/Chopra) to approve course outlines resubmitted for FST 71A and FST
71C.
MSC (Alvarado/Bodnar) to approve CSU transfer for FST 71C.
MSC (Acacio/Chopra) to approve FST 71A as prerequisite to FST 71C.
5. CHAIR’S REPORT—
CurricUNet: Ms. Hart repor ted that the District is “definitely on the CurricUNet path.” On the agenda for DCC March 4 is consideration of the technical aspects of implementation. The Chancellor is supportive, and acquisition of CurricUNet appears to be moving forward. To address campus concerns and questions, Ms.
Hart will be arranging for more training and information sessions.
SLOs: At a recent SLO Committee meeting attended by Ms. Hart, the committee were working on a definition of “program.” Ms. Hart had advised that they work closely with the State Chancellor’s Office definition of “program” as they work with the next SLO level to define program SLOs. Mr. Chopra clarified, that while program based SLOs are being written, the assumption still holds that program
SLOs would be “assessed” or “evaluated” on the course level as there are no ways to measure a program. Ms. Hart agreed that that continues to be the working assumption.

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6. GOOD OF THE ORDER — Dr. Ruys reported that the Campus Change Network is getting together a workshop on “inclusive curriculum.” Details to follow.
7.
8.
9.
ADJOURNMENT: MSC (Chopra/Acacio) to adjourn at 4:41 p.m
NEXT MEETING: February 25, 2009.
.
PENDING ITEMS:
A. Revision of Forms to include TOP codes: Under review.
B. INDT 61 and INDT 74, inactive status of courses tabled for review of impact on
C.
D. other degrees and certificates. Responsibility: BCAT Division.
Research on AP practices: responsibility: Andrea Alvarado
AS Degrees to continue with Program Based GE requirement identification: responsibility discipline faculty. Continuing.
E.
F.
G.
AS Degree in Science Technology to be considered for deactivation: responsibility Dr. Ely, division faculty, advisory board.
Creation of form for Program Approval: Under review
Tabled: ENG 102
Appendix 1:
AA – Liberal Arts and Sciences
About the Program
The Associate in Liberal Arts and Sciences is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an “Area of Emphasis”. This degree would be appropriate for students who plan on transferring to the California State
University (CSU) or University of California (UC) as the student can satisfy their general education requirements, plus focus on transferable course work that relate to majors at these institutions. Please consult with a counselor for specific information regarding your intended major at the specific college or university of your choice.
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Choose either option A or B or C for the General Education pattern related to your educational goal.
 Complete 18 units in one “ Area of Emphasis ” from those outlined below.
[Note: Where appropriate, courses in the “area of emphasis” may also be counted for a General Education area. Courses that can be counted for LPC General Education are marked with an asterisk (*).]

For ALL OPTIONS: complete necessary Las Positas College Graduation and
Proficiency requirements (see Las Positas Catalog).

All classes listed below transfer to CSU. Courses in BOLD also are transferable to
UC.
Refer to www.ASSIST.org
for transfer details.
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Associate in Arts Degree ................................................................................................... 25 Units
This General Education pattern is designed for students who are not certain of their specific academic major goals and do not have immediate transfer plans. Students earn the Associate Degree by completing general education and an 18-unit area of academic focus. See page 45 in the Las Positas College catalog for details on General Education,
Graduation and Proficiency Requirements.

CSU/GE : .............................................................................................................................. 39 Units
This general education pattern is designed for students planning to transfer to a
California State University (CSU) who wish a broad knowledge of arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an area of academic interest. With proper planning, students will complete lower division degree preparation and general education for transfer while simultaneously completing the AA in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Please consult with a counselor for specific information regarding your intended major at the specific college or university of your choice.

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Requirements

Minimum units necessary to meet CSU/GE Certification requirements (see pages 52-
53 in the Las Positas College catalog)

Complete remaining Las Positas College General Education, Graduation, and
Proficiency Requirements (see page 45 in the Las Positas College catalog)

IGETC: ................................................................................................................................. 34 Units
This general education pattern is designed for students planning to transfer to a
University of California (UC) or other baccalaureate-granting college or university who wish a broad knowledge of arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an area of academic interest. With proper planning, students will complete lower division degree preparation and general education for transfer while simultaneously completing the AA in
Liberal Arts and Sciences. Please consult with a counselor for specific information regarding your intended major at the specific college or university of your choice.
Requirements

Minimum units necessary to meet IGETC Certification requirements (see page 51 in the Las Positas College catalog)

Complete remaining Las Positas College General Education, Graduation, and
Proficiency Requirements (see page 45 in the Las Positas College catalog)

AREAS OF EMPHASIS :

18 units required from one Area of Emphasis listed below

Courses selected can be used to also fulfill GE areas.

All courses below transfer to CSU

Courses in BOLD also transfer to UC

Electives may be necessary to total 60 overall units required for the Associate Degree
AREAS OF EMPHASIS
1. Business
Minimum 18 units required
Minimum three units from both disciplines
These courses emphasize the integration of theory and practice within the field of business. Students will develop the ability to effectively manage and lead organizations.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the place of business within the global economy. Students will critically apply ethical standards to business practices and decisions. With this degree, students will be prepared to pursue a baccalaureate major or immediately begin a dynamic career in the rewarding and growing fields of marketing, management, business administration and accounting.
Business: 1A , 1B , 18 , 20, 30*, 40 , 43, 48, 51A, 51B, 52*, 53, 55*, 56, 58,
Marketing:
60, 75.1, 75.2, 75.3, 75.4, 75.5, 75.6, 76, 81, 84, 85, 88, 95, 96
50, 60, 61, 63, 64
2. Computer Studies
Minimum 18 units required
Minimum three units from each of the three disciplines
These courses emphasize the integration of theory and practice within the field of computer applications, computer networking, and computer science. Students will develop the ability to effectively use computer applications, manage and maintain networks, and develop software applications. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the place of technology within the global economy. Students will

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Students will be prepared to pursue a baccalaureate major in Information Technology,
Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Networking and Data
Communications, and Software Engineering. Career opportunities include but are not limited to: administrative assistant, computer programmer, computer technician, customer service representative, database administrator, help desk specialist, network administrator, receptionist, technical support specialist, and web site designer/webmaster.
Computer Information Systems:
Computer Science:
8, 43, 48, 50* , 54, 55, 55B, 57, 59AB, 60, 65, 66,
68, 69, 72A, 72B, 77, 78, 79, 80* , 88A, 88B, 89A,
89B, 95, 96
1* , 2 , 7 , 20 , 21, 30 , 31 , 32 , 33, 34 , 35 , 36, 37, 38 ,
Computer Networking Technology:
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 95, 96
43, 50, 51AB, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 62AB, 63, 64,
65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73.1, 73.2, 74.1, 75.1,
75.2, 77.1, 95, 96
3. Humanities
Minimum 18 units required
Minimum six units from the Arts and six units from Humanities
Maximum three units of credit for studio/performance courses
These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students will also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments.
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to: design consultant, graphics designer, interior decorator, interpreter/translator, layout editor, teachers aide, photographer, set construction worker, theatre set designer, travel guide, and web site designer. Majors at a
4-year institution appropriate for this Area of Emphasis include but are not limited to:
Classical Civilization, Design, Dramatic Arts, Film Studies, Literature, Music, and
Philosophy.
Art
Art:
11 ,
1* , 2A*
12A ,
, 2B
12B ,
, 3A*
12C ,
, 3B
12D
,
,
3C ,
13A
3D
,
, 4*
13B ,
, 5* ,
13C
7A
,
, 7B
13D
, 7C , 7D , 10* ,
Creative Arts:
Foreign Language:
Spanish
Music
21A ,
43* ,
10*
French 1A* , 1B* , 2A* , 2B* , Italian 1A* , 1B* ,
1A* , 1B* , 2A* , 2B*
1* , 2* , 4* , 5* , 6 , 8A , 8B , 10A , 10B , 12* , 14* , 15 , 16 , 20 ,
21B , 23A , 23B , 25, 26, 27, 28, 30 , 31 , 33 , 38, 39 , 40, 42 ,
Theater Arts
Visual Communications
Photography
Humanities
Humanities:
44* , 45 , 46A* , 46B* , 47
1A* , 1B* , 3* , 4*, 5, 10* , 11 , 12* , 14 , 25* , 30 , 39 , 40 , 41, 46,
47* , 48*
50, 51, 52 , 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 63IN,
64, 65, 65IN
50 , 51, 52, 56, 58, 60 , 64A, 66, 67 *, 68, 72
1* , 3* , 7*, 10* , 28* , 35*, 40* , 44*

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History:
Library Studies
Philosophy
Religious Studies
1*, 2*
4 , 5 , 6, 7 (unit limitations apply to UC Transfer)
1* , 2* , 3* , 4* , 5* , 7* , 25*
1* , 2* , 3*, 11*
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Language Arts
Minimum 18 units required
Minimum three units from at least two disciplines listed below
These courses emphasize the content of communication as well as the form and should provide an understanding of the psychological basis and social significance of communication. Students will be able to assess communication as the process of human symbolic interaction. Students will also develop skills in the areas of reasoning and advocacy, organization, reading and listening effectively.
5.
Students will be able to integrate important concepts of critical thinking as related to the development of analytical and critical evaluation, being able to reason inductively and deductively, enabling them to make important decisions regarding their own lives and society at large.
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to: announcer, assistant copywriter, communications specialist, copy writer, human resources specialist, journalist, lobbyist, sales representative, teacher, and teacher’s aide. Majors at a 4-year institution appropriate for this Area of Emphasis include, but are not limited to: English, Journalism,
Linguistics, Mass Communication, Rhetoric, and Speech.
American Sign Language
English
1A*
1A*
,
,
1B*
3* ,
,
4*
2A*
, 7*
, 2B
, 11*, 12*, 13*, 19, 20* , 43, 44* , 45*
English as a Second Language
Mass Communications
23, 24 , 25* , 26
1*, 2, 3, 5* , 15, 15L, 16, 31, 32*, 32B, 33A, 33B, 34,
35, 72
Speech
Mathematics and Science
Minimum 18 units required
1* , 2A* , 2B* , 3 , 5 , 43, 46*
Minimum six units from Science and six units from Mathematics
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These courses emphasize the natural sciences which examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. Courses in math emphasize the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra.
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on the development of the world’s civilizations.
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to: entry-level technician for biological, chemical, biotech, or pharmaceutical companies, data analyst, teacher's aide, and tutor.
Majors at a 4-year institution appropriate for this area of emphasis include, but are not limited to: Animal Science, Biology, Engineering, Geology, Nursing, and Physics.
Science
Anatomy
Astronomy
1*
1* , 10* , 20* , 30* , 40
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Ecology
1*
1*
,
1A*
10*
5*
,
, 10*
1B ,
, 20*
12A ,
, 31*
12B ,
, 40 ,
30A*
50*
, 30B , 31*
Geography
Geology
Microbiology
1* , 1L* , 8*, 1*5
1* , 1L* , 3* , 3L* , 12* , 12L*
1*

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Physics
Physiology
Zoology
2A* , 2B , 8A* , 8B , 8C , 8D , 10* , 10L*
1*
1*
Mathematics
Mathematics 1* , 2* , 3 , 5 , 7 , 10 , 20* , 33* , 34* , 38* , 41* , 42A* , 42B , 44* , 45*
6.
7.
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Career Technical Education
Minimum 18 units required
These courses emphasize the skills and knowledge required for specific occupational fields. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize both theoretical and practical skills in their chosen occupational area. Students will be prepared to pursue a baccalaureate major such as Engineering, Viticulture, Automotive Management or gain employment in the occupational sector
Automotive Technology
Electronics
55, 60A, 60B, 61A, 61B, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67A, 67B,
70A, 70B, 71A, 71B, 71C
50*, 52, 53, 55, 56A, 56B, 59, 70, 85.1, 85.2, 85.3,
Engineering
Fire Science Technology
85.4, 85.5, 85.6, 85.7, 86.1, 86.2, 86.3, 87.1, 87.2,
87.3, 87.4, 87.5, 87.6, 87.7
10 , 15 , 22 , 35 , 44 , 46
50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 65, 70A, 70B, 71A, 71B, 72,
73AB, 74A, 75A, 75B, 95, 96
50, 51A, 51B, 52, 55, 60, 61, 70A, 70B, 81 Health
(Emergency Medical Technology)
Horticulture
Interior Design
Occupational Safety and Health
Radiation Safety
Vacuum Technology
Viticulture & Winery Technology
Welding Technology
50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 64, 65,
66, 67, 69, 70, 72, 80, 81, 95, 96
50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 58, 60, 61, 62
50, 60, 62, 67
40A, 40B, 40C
60A, 60B
10 , 12, 14, 20 , 25, 31, 32, 33, 35, 38, 41, 42, 44,
45, 47, 48, 50
61A, 61AL, 61B, 61BL, 62A, 62AL, 62B, 62BL, 63,
66, 70, 71*
Social Science
Minimum 18 units required
Minimum of three units from three different disciplines
These courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories and methodologies of the disciplines typically found in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the
Social and Behavioral Sciences. Students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussion to stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate.
Degrees in Social Science can lead to career opportunities in law enforcement, human services, education, non-profits, and business. Majors at a 4-year institution appropriate for this area of emphasis include, but are not limited to: Administration of Justice,
Anthropology, Child Development, Government, History, Psychology, and Social Work.
Administration of Justice 50 , 51, 54, 55, 56 , 57, 58, 59, 60 , 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66,
67, 69, 70 , 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86,
Anthropology
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Geography
89, 99.97
1* , 1L* , 2* , 3* , 5* , 12* , 1 3*
40, 51* , 52 , 60, 62, 79
1* , 2* , 5* , 10*
2* , 5* , 12*

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General Studies
History
Political Science
Psychology
Psychology-Counseling
Sociology
25, 25L
7* , 8* , 14* , 25* , 28* , 32*
7* , 12, 20* , 25* , 30* , 45
1* , 2* , 3* , 4* , 6 , 10 , 12 , 15*, 16, 20* , 24
3, 5, 6, 7, 8*, 13*
1* , 3* , 4* , 5* , 6 , 7 , 11*
8.
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Wellness and Self Development
Minimum 18 units required
Minimum six units from Wellness and six units from Self Development
Maximum three units of credit allowed for Physical Education activity
This emphasis is designed to equip students with information and tools for lifelong wellness and self development. Students will be well acquainted with the vast landscape of wellness and self development, taking into account the psychological, physiological, developmental, physical factors, and they will be able to make effective decisions about optimizing their own wellness, lifestyle, and performance. Career opportunities include, but are not limited to: personal trainer, coach, fitness consultant, and physical therapy aide. Students will be prepared to pursue a baccalaureate major such as kinesiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and sports medicine.
Wellness
Dance 1* , 5 , 6
Health
Nutrition
1* , 2
1 , 3, 5
Physical Education 16, 17, 18, 20 , 21 , 23 , 24, 27 , 28
Physical Education Activities* AB, ASA, AWT, BA, BC, BD, BK, BKL, BKP, BL, BRD,
BX, CP, CW, DBS, DE, DRJ, DT, FB, FC, FD, FL,
FNB, FNI, FS, FSC, FW, GBW, GF, GSR, HHA, ID,
JW, LDF, LDFI, PM, QFFL, QYI, QYO, RC, SB, SC,
SCF, SD, SI, SS, TCC, TCT, TK, TN, TS, UF, VB,
WMB, WT, WTW, YO, YOF, 31, 36, 38, 41, 46, 48
Self Development
Psychology-Counseling
Speech
10, 11, 15, 40
10* , 11*