LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MINUTES
Thursday, February 21, 2008
2:30 pm – Private Dining Room (AD-12)
Present: Dana Burnside, Dianne DeLong , Sharon Dornhoff, Terry Field, Jack Gasper, Deb Hock, Creed
Hyatt, Donna Kulik, Dianne Melnychuk, Charles Molano, Sandy Mosser, Dolores Newhard, Jonathan
Sponsler
Guests: Janet Seggern, Melanie Wursta, Judy Brown-DuPaul, Nils Hovik
ADMINISTRATIVE
 The meeting began at 2:30pm.
 Minutes of 11-15-07 were approved as submitted.
 Jack Gaspar, chair, noted that exceptions that were made in order to approve submissions
made during the last meeting are not precedence. All approvals will be made during meetings
and not electronically from now on.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Computer Specialist-Networking Server and Client Administration A.A.S. (program deletionThompson)
Revision: Program Deletion
Rationale: Program will be incorporated into new Computer Specialist-Network Technology A.A.S.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
2.
Computer Specialist-Server and Client Administration and Cisco (program deletion-Thompson)
Revision: Program Deletion
Rationale: Program will be incorporated into new Computer Specialist-Network Technology A.A.S.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
3.
Computer Specialist—Information Systems A.A.S. (program deletion – Rasley)
Revision: Program deletion.
Rationale: New transfer program will take its place (See Old Business, #10B). The possibility of
transfer will benefit students, as this is a trend in this field.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
4.
Computer Information Systems A.S. (new program – Rasley)
Revision: New program.
Rationale: New transfer program will replace A.A.S. degree program (See Old Business, #10A).
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
5.
CIS 145 Designing Systems for Client/Server Architecture (course revision – Rasley)
Revision: Change in course title, prerequisites, and course description.
Rationale: Updates will represent a better reflection of what is taught in the course and should be
more appropriate as a title for transfer purposes. Also, the IDS 105 prerequisite must be removed as
it is no longer a requirement in Computer Information Systems A.S.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
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6.
CIS 225 Computer Organization and Architecture (course revision – Rasley)
Revision: Change in course prerequisite.
Rationale: Remove IDS 105 (prerequisite), as the programs requiring CIS 225 do not require IDS 105.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
7.
CIS 255 The Database Environment (course revision – Rasley)
Revision: Change in course prerequisite.
Rationale: Remove IDS 105 (prerequisite), as the programs requiring CIS 255 do not require IDS 105.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
8.
CIS 280 GUI Application Development Tools Practicum (course revision – Rasley)
Revision: Change in course prerequisite.
Rationale: Modifying prerequisites to reflect Computer Information Systems A.S requirements.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
9.
CIS 281 Visual Basic Programming I (course revision – Rasley)
Revision: Change in course prerequisite.
Rationale: Modifying prerequisites to reflect Computer Information Systems A.S requirements.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
10. CIS 283 Visual Basic Programming II (course revision – Rasley)
Revision: Change in course prerequisite.
Rationale: Modifying prerequisites to reflect Computer Information Systems A.S requirements.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
11. Computer Forensics A.A.S. (program deletion – Riola)
Revision: Program deletion.
Rationale: New transfer program will take its place (See Old Business, #11B). This is to remain
current with trends in the field, and to help meet industry demand for 4-year degrees.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
12. Computer Forensics and Security A.S. (new program – Riola)
Revision: New program.
Rationale: New transfer program will replace A.A.S. degree program (See Old Business, #11A).
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
13. CIS 250 Operating Systems (course revision – Riola)
Revision: Change in course prerequisite.
Rationale: IDS 105 is no longer required in program, so remove as prerequisite.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
14. CFS 105 Computer Ethics (course revision - Riola)
Revision: Change in course prerequisite.
Rationale: Removing prerequisite courses that would not likely transfer to a four-year college.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
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15. CFS 110 Introduction to Computer Forensics (course revision - Riola)
Revision: Change in course prerequisite.
Rationale: Removing prerequisite courses that would not likely transfer to a four-year college.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
16. CFS 145 Principles of Information Security (course revision - Riola)
Revision: Change in course prerequisite.
Rationale: Removing prerequisite courses that would not likely transfer to a four-year college.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
17. CFS 155 Network Security (course revision - Riola)
Revision: Change in course prerequisite.
Rationale: Removing IDS 105 as prerequisite, it is no longer required in the program.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
18. CFS 160 Special Topics in Computer Forensics (course deletion - Riola)
Revision: Course deletion.
Rationale: Since program is moving to an A.S. program, the number of CFS courses that do not
transfer should be reduced.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
19. CFS 280 Computer Forensics Practicum (course deletion - Riola)
Revision: Course deletion.
Rationale: Since program is moving to an A.S. program, the number of CFS courses that do not
transfer should be reduced.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
20. CIS 110 Application Software for Personal and Workgroup Systems (course revision - Riola)
Revision: Change in course title, change in prerequisites.
Rationale: Remove IDS 105 as prerequisite (no longer required in program). The title change is to
better reflect market demand and course content.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
21. NET 110 Network Plus (course revision – Miner)
Revision: Change in course title and in course prerequisites.
Rationale: The name change will align closer to the name used in four-year institutions. Removal of
IDS 105 as prerequisite (no longer required in program).
Follow-up/Discussion: CIS 105 Test-out score should be a score of 90, not 90%.
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
22. NET 125 Novell Administration Essentials (course revision – Miner)
Revision: Change in course prerequisites.
Rationale: Realigning prerequisites to new Computer Specialist-Network Technology A.A.S. degree.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
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23. NET 127 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (course revision – Miner)
Revision: Change in course prerequisites.
Rationale: Realigning prerequisites to new Computer Specialist-Network Technology A.A.S. degree.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
24. NET 143 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (course deletion – Miner)
Revision: Course deletion.
Rationale: Microsoft has released Windows Vista.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
25. NET 210 Linux Installation and Administration (course revision – Miner)
Revision: Change in course prerequisites.
Rationale: Realignment of course prerequisites, adding CIS 105 placement test score.
Follow-up/Discussion: CIS 105 Test-out score should be a score of 90, not 90%.
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
26. NET 280 Computer Specialist Networking Server and Client Administration Practicum (course
revision – Miner)
Revision: Change in course prerequisites.
Rationale: Realignment of course prerequisites, adding CIS 105 placement test score.
Follow-up/Discussion: CIS 105 Test-out score should be a score of 90, not 90%.
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
27. NET 205 Professional Development for Technology Workers (course deletion – Miner)
Revision: Course deletion.
Rationale: Material from this course is now taught in other courses.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
28. NET 144 Supporting Users and Apps Windows XP (course deletion – Miner)
Revision: Course deletion.
Rationale: Microsoft has released Windows Vista. Students will work with XP in the A+ courses.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
29. Computer Specialist Networking MCSA Certificate (program deletion – Miner)
Revision: Program deletion.
Rationale: This program is being incorporated into the Computer Specialist – Network Technology
A.A.S. degree program. All certificates are being removed from the Computer Specialist
designation.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
30. Computer Specialist Networking Desktop Specialist Certificate (program deletion – Miner)
Revision: Program deletion.
Rationale: This program is being incorporated into the Computer Specialist – Network Technology
A.A.S. degree program. All certificates are being removed from the Computer Specialist
designation.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
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31. Computer Specialist – Network Technology (new program – Miner)
Revision: New program.
Rationale: Students wanted the material contained in current programs and were struggling to
complete two programs in a timely manner. To better meet the needs of the students and advice of
the advisory board, the department wishes to combine Networking Cisco Internetworking and
Network Server Client Administration into one program.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
32. NET 141 Vista Operating System (new course – Miner)
Revision: New course.
Rationale: Microsoft has introduced the Vista operating system. Networking students must be able to
work on the latest software.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
33. Explanation of Prerequisites and Corequisites (Mosser)
Sandy Mosser explained that courses that need to be taken at the same time are defined as corequisites
in BannerWeb. Courses that could have other courses taken at the same time or prior are defined as
prerequisites with concurrent rule in BannerWeb. To enable ease in online registration for students,
this is how they will be programmed in Banner. Divisions are requested to list all courses that fall
under these rules so tjhat banner can be updated.
34. Paralegal Studies A.A.S. (program revision - Tallarita)
Revision: Require PSY 140 as Scientific Reasoning Competency.
Rationale: Meet the competency of Scientific Reasoning, course is relevant to major.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
35. Culinary Arts Certificate (program deletion - Weldon)
Revision: Program deletion
Rationale: Program has been discontinued due to lack of enrollment and graduates.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
36. Transmission and Distribution Technology A.A.S. (program deletion – DeLong)
Revision: Program deletion.
Rationale: The agreement with PPL has been fulfilled and the pool of students is no longer available.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
37. Accounting A.A.S. (program revision – Plaksa)
Revision: Revised program.
Rationale: Compliance with revised collegewide student learning competency “apply scientific
reasoning”.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
38. Business Management A.A.S. (program revision – Plaksa)
Revision: Revised program.
Rationale: Compliance with revised collegewide student learning competency “apply scientific
reasoning”.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
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39. Industrial Management A.A.S.—Business Option (program revision – Plaksa)
Revision: Revised program.
Rationale: Compliance with revised collegewide student learning competency “apply scientific
reasoning”.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
40. HRM 250 Hotel/Restaurant Management Internship (course revision – Weldon)
Revision: Change in course title, prerequisites, and number of credit hours.
Rationale: Changes to reflect addition of course into the Foodservice Management Program.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS SUBSTANTIVE
NEW BUSINESS
Items 1 – 3
The Curriculum Committee was asked for feedback on development of new programs and time frames for
building enrollments, as well as what defines a major curriculum change. The following are some
comments:
1. What is the time frame for building enrollment for new programs before the programs undergo
review by Academic Services?
The committee agreed that this time frame should be five years, aligning with the years in which
academic audits are done.
2. How do we define a major change in curriculum?
The committee agreed that a change from a career program to transfer (or vise versa) is indeed a
major change in curriculum.
3.
What is the time frame for building enrollment in programs with major curriculum changes
before the programs undergo review by Academic Services?
Much discussion ensued over this issue. The committee feels that divisions do look at their
programs often enough (not just every five years, it is a constant to make revisions as needed).
So, sometime during the first five years of a program (after three years), if enrollment is low, it
should be the responsibility of the faculty member who runs the program to make necessary
changes in order to save the program.
4.
Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention Program (program revision – Brown-DuPaul)
Revision: Dropped courses dealing with children under the age of 5, dropped and added courses to
strengthen program, added additional advising information at the bottom of the page for clarity.
Note: EDU 210 will be considered by the Gen Ed committee to allow this course to count as a
social science elective. This will bring the general education component of this program to the
required 21 credit hours.
Rationale: Course offerings to reflect current trends and current grant.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
5. ECI 115 Family-Centered Early Intervention Field Experience (new course – Brown-DuPaul)
Revision: New course
Rationale: Current trends in the field, and course offerings to align with the grant.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
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6. Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention Certificate (program revision – Brown-DuPaul)
Revision: Realignment with A.A.S. program for seamless transfer. Added advising information for
clarity.
Rationale: Course offerings to reflect current trends and current grant.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
7.
Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention Specialized Credit Diploma (revised program –
Brown-DuPaul)
Revision: Revised program, change of sequence to align with semester offerings, basic courses listed
first.
Rationale: Current trends in the field, and course offerings to align with the grant.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
8.
Digital Audio Production A.A.S. (program revision – Barron)
Revision: Name change to Music/Sound Production AA, a transfer program
Rationale: Most students plan to transfer to a four-year institution. These media communication
industries generally require four-year degrees. Replacing courses that do not transfer with General
Education and free electives better serves the students in this program.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
9.
Digital Video Production A.A.S. (program revision – Barron)
Revision: Name change to TV/Film AA, a transfer program
Rationale: All graduates have transferred to four-year institutions. These media communication
industries generally require four-year degrees. Replacing courses that do not transfer with General
Education and free electives better serves the students in this program.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
10. DMP 210 Multicamera Production (course revision – Barron)
Revision: Course number and title change, deletion of lab hours
Rationale: Proposed course number reflects its placement in the program sequence. The proposed
course title uses less technical terminology, making it easier to attract students to course content and
for transfer.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
11. DMP 205 Video Postproduction (course revision – Barron)
Revision: Course number and title change, deletion of lab hours
Rationale: Proposed course number reflects its placement in the program sequence. The proposed
course title uses less technical terminology, making it easier to attract students to course content and
for transfer.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
12. Teaching English Language Learners Specialized Credit Diploma (program deletion – DeLong)
Revision: Program deletion
Rationale: Program should be deleted from the catalog since the grant supporting the program is
completed.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
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13. BUS 209 Business Communications (course revision – Seggern)
Revision: Change in course description
Rationale: Update course description to reflect current course content. Revise prerequisites to
improve student success in the course.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
14. PSY 256 Research Methods in Psychology (course revision – Hovik)
Revision: Change in prerequisites, course description, and number of credit hours
Rationale: Revision to accommodate addition of new course, PSY 255 (See #16)
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
15. Psychology A.S. (program revision – Hovik)
Revision: Changes o accommodate new course, and changing math requirement based on new course.
Rationale: Revision to accommodate addition of new course, PSY 255 (See #16).
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
16. PSY 255 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (new course – Hovik)
Revision: New course
Rationale: This course is required during the first two years of psychology programs. Students who
do not take this course within their first two years of college are guaranteed not to graduate in four
years.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
17. Social Science A.A. (program revision – Hyatt)
Revision: Program revision
Rationale: N/A
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TABLED UNTIL NEXT MEETING
18. Human Services A.A. (program revision – Hyatt)
Revision: Add PSY 243 as a recommended elective for therapeutic support services/counseling
interests.
Rationale: Oversight in last revision.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
19. Paralegal Studies A.A.S. and Paralegal Studies Certificate (program revisions – Tallarita)
Revision: Program objectives are being revised.
Rationale: Suggestions by accreditation body.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS NONSUBSTANTIVE
20. BIO 116 Topics in Ecology (course revision – Heisey)
Revision: Update objectives, grids, and course content
Rationale: Recommendations by the Ecological Society of America regarding basic ecological
literacy, and the potential for this course to be partnered with others in learning
communities. Course content updated to be more specific/
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS NONSUBSTANTIVE
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21. CHE 105 Fundamentals of Chemistry (course revision – Prutzman)
Revision: Update in course objectives.
Rationale: Objectives need to be updated (regular maintenance).
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS NONSUBSTANTIVE
22. CHE 107 Chemical and Laboratory Safety (course revision – Prutzman)
Revision: Update in course objectives to be more generalized.
Rationale: Objectives need to be updated (regular maintenance).
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: APPROVED AS NONSUBSTANTIVE
23. CHE 108 Essentials of Chemistry (course revision – Prutzman)
Revision: Update in course objectives and description.
Rationale: Objectives were generalized, pared down, and rewritten to match the current text. All
references to the chemistry placement exam were removed from the course description to make it
clear that passing the exam is not required to take this course.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
24. CHE 111 General Chemistry I (course revision – Prutzman)
Revision: Update in course objectives and description.
Rationale: Objectives were generalized, pared down, and rewritten to match the current text.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
25. CHE 112 General Chemistry II (course revision – Prutzman)
Revision: Update in course objectives and description.
Rationale: Objectives were generalized, pared down, and rewritten to match the current text.”Buzz”
words from the 1990’s were removed.
Follow-up/Discussion: N/A
Committee Action: TAKEN BACK TO DIVISIONS FOR VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 4:34pm.
Minutes recorded by Jason Malozzi, secretary.
Regular Distribution:
Dana Burnside
Dianne DeLong
Diana DiCosmo
Sharon Dornhoff
Terry Field
Jack Gasper
Deb Hock
Creed Hyatt
Donna Kulik
Jason Malozzi
Dianne Melnychuk
Ginny Mihalik
Charles Molano
Sandy Mosser
Dolores Newhard
Jonathan Sponsler
Pam Weldon
Jennifer Wentz
Myra Handwerk (Academic
Services Secretary)
Additional Distribution:
Janet Seggern
Judy Brown-DuPaul
Melanie Wursta
Nils Hovik
Diane Tallarita
Terry Heisey
Brad Prutzman
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