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To: Greg Turner, Academic Senate PresidentSondra Bergen, Secretary

From: Curriculum CommitteeDate: February 21, 2020Subject: Requesting Approval of Curriculum Report by Academic Senate on February 26, 2020

PROPOSAL COURSE/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION EFF DATE MODIFICATIONS / JUSTIFICATION

New Course ART 180: Intro Digital Photo - Fine Art

Introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography. The course will focus on digital photography. A digital camera with the ability to manually set aperture, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance is required.

Fall 2020 This course is being requested for creation, to align content in the Art and Art History programs to national trends that include more digital technology in the foundation level of higher education. This course is being created based off of the C - ID ARTS260 Introduction to Photography. This course is being recommended for transfer consideration. This course is also being proposed for traditional, hybrid, and or fully online delivery.

CC: 02/10/2020

New Course WEXP 193DD: Culinary Intern WrkExp-1st Sem

This course is designed to give the student advanced occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. This is accomplished through employment (paid or unpaid), providing learning related to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student's employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with the designated college instructor, and providing an evaluation of the student learning objectives. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 75 hours for each unit of paid work experience credit. If a student is performing non-paid volunteer work, one unit may be earned for every 60 hours of training.

Fall 2020 The course is part of the culinary certificate program.

CC: 02/13/2020

New Course WEXP 194DD: Culinary Intern WrkExp-2nd Sem

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to continue specific culinary learning experiences in a professional setting. This is accomplished through employment (paid or unpaid) in a commercial foodservice operation. Students will be required to complete specific worksite duties, including interaction with customers, food preparation, cleaning, and other tasks typical in a commercial foodservice operation. Students may earn a maximum of four units per semester. Students must work 75 hours for each unit if paid or 60 hours for each unit if volunteering. Worksite Placement is arranged with the instructor.


CC: 02/13/2020

New Course WEXP 195DD: Culinary Intern WrkExp-3rd Sem

This course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in a commercial foodservice setting. The student will be expected to become part of the typical workflow and work at an appropriate industry level.


CC: 02/13/2020

Course Modification AGMT 108: AG Business Computer Apps

This course will cover computer use in the workplace with emphasis on agribusiness

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applications. Computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Students will also learn to access information through the Internet, telecommunications, an introduction to web page design and other software appropriate to agribusiness. Students will apply these concepts and methods through hands-on projects, developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business.

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Course Modification ART 032: Beginning 3-D Design

Introduction to the concepts, applications and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional projects.

Fall 2020 OutcomesTextbook

Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ART 033: Intermediate 3-D Design

Students will expand design and application principles of three-dimensional design with a more complex exploration into concept, materials and physics related to design, including more advanced spacial construction techniques, as well as an increased utilization of surroundings. Students gain increased experience solving 3-D problems. Students will begin developing a cohesive theme in their three dimensional design solutions. This course is appropriate for all students planning to major in studio art.

Fall 2020 DescriptionCourse contentOutcomesTextbook

Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ART 043: Beginning Studio Painting

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Fall 2020 Updated advisory statementCourse contentOutcomes Textbook

Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ART 044: Intermediate Studio Painting

This course involves further study of oil painting techniques where emphasis on focused inquiry of formal design elements will be addressed through individualized creative exploration of subject matter and content. Both representational and abstract painting approaches will be conducted. Recommended for art majors.

Fall 2020 Outcomes Textbook

Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ART 049: Beginning Figure Drawing

Introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an introduction to human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure.

Fall 2020 Course contentOutcomes Textbook

Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ART 050: Intermediate Figure Drawing

Continued study in drawing the human figure from direct observation with an exploration of various media.


Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

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Course Modification ART 061: Beg. Handbuilding Ceramics

Introduction to ceramic materials, concepts and processes including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. The course covers aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining historical, contemporary and personal modes of expression across cultures.

Fall 2020 Description Course contentOutcomes Textbook

Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ART 062: Interm. Handbuilding Ceramics

Students will receive instruction of intermediate complexity on the fundamentals of ceramics and glass as well as more complex hand-built clay construction techniques, glazing, studio design, production techniques, and firing.


Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ART 064: Interm. Wheel-Thrown Ceramics

This course presents an involved study of the materials, methods and finishing processes of ceramics forms with the emphasis on use of the potter's wheel. This course is designed to increase growth and further stimulate personal expression within the ceramic medium.


Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ART 066: Beginning Sculpture

Introduction to three-dimensional sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts utilizing a wide range of materials and practices. Various sculpture methods are practiced with attention to creative self-expression and historical context.


Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ART 067: Intermediate Sculpture

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills regarding both historical and contemporary sculptural design concepts by introducing new materials. The emphasis in this course is advanced design and fabrication techniques along with the development of personal expression and concept based forms.


Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ART 141: Beginning Studio Arts

Introduction to traditional and contemporary concepts and processes in a variety of craft media with an emphasis on design principles in the development of aesthetic forms based on function. This course may be taken by art majors interested in exploring more traditional craft media, or by any non-art major interested in exploring the hands-on process of making craft as fine art forms.


Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification ASTR 010: Introduction to Astronomy

A survey course covering the basic concepts, theories, history, and laws of astronomy. Emphasis will be given to motions of the moon, sun, and planets; use of astronomical instruments; study of stellar spectra; properties of the stars, and stellar evolution.

Fall 2020 Textbook Five year review

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Course Modification BIOL 040: General Microbiology

This course is designed for students entering the health sciences, home economics, as well as the life sciences. This course covers microbial diversity, classification, identification, growth, control measures, disease interactions, genetics, and applied microbiology.

Fall 2020 Course contentTextbook

Five year review

CC: 02/21/2020

Course Modification CT 100: Const Draw & Design Analysis 1

CT 100 is a basic drafting course which incorporates architectural drafting techniques and standards progressing from fundamentals to completion of light construction drawings, basic floor plans, elevations, details and respective building code analysis. The course utilizes computer automated drafting.

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Five year review

CC: 02/23/2020

Course Modification CHEM 021: Organic/Biological Chemistry

CHEM 021 is the second semester of a full year college chemistry course which meets the needs of the science-related major. Content focuses on structural configurations, properties and reactions of organic and biochemical compounds. Both qualitative and quantitative aspects of these are part of lecture and laboratory.


Five year review

CC: 02/21/2020

Course Modification DANC 051: Ballet 2

Continuation into the intermediate fundamentals of ballet technique and training. The course includes: ballet barre, center adagio, allegro work, and across-the-floor combinations.

Fall 2020 DescriptionPrerequisiteCourse contentTextbookOutcomes

Five year review

CC: 02/22/2020

Course Modification FASH 162: Advanced Clothing Construction

Advanced clothing construction using commercial patterns while applying advanced sewing techniques. Students will learn how to make alterations, hem and embellish constructed projects. Students will complete advanced sewing projects.

Fall 2020 Course titleDescriptionPrerequisiteCourse hours (lec 1.5 – 2.0, Lab 4.5 – 3.0)TOP codeSAM CodeCourse ContentTextbook

Students need more clarity on the level of each sewing course. The addition of beginning, Intermediate and Advanced for Fashion 160, 161, 162 will help the students choose the correct course when registering. We also adjusted the prerequisite for this course. Adding more lecture time allows the teacher to spend more time explaining the processes to be completed during the lab time.

CC: 02/22/2020Course Modification GEOL 012: Environmental Geology

Geologic hazards, natural resources, and pollution constitute the core themes of this study of man’s interactions with earth systems. The consequences of human modification of natural systems and the geological underpinnings of modern society are emphasized. Topics include flooding, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, plate tectonics, energy resources, water resources, mineral resources, climate change, the greenhouse effect, waste disposal, water pollution, and the carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles. Scientific and sociopolitical approaches to environmental issues are explored.


Five year review

CC: 02/21/2020

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Course Modification GEOL 152: Geology of the Central Coast

This field trip course introduces the geology of the Central Coast. Major themes include tectonics, geologic hazards, energy and water resources, pollution, and coastline and surficial processes. Some features will be discussed en route. Extended stops that include some hiking allow closer examination of phenomena (e.g., the San Andreas Fault and Morro Rock).


Five year review

CC: 02/21/2020

Course Modification GEOL 153: Granite, Glaciers, and Gold

This field trip course explores the geology of the central Sierra Nevada. Primary topics include: the formation and evolution of Yosemite Valley, the Mother Lode gold deposits, and the central Sierra foothills (the Western Metamorphic Belt).

Fall 2020 Course content Five year review

CC: 02/20/2020

Course Modification GEOL 154: Volcanoes of Northern CA

This extended field trip explores northern California's sleeping volcanoes: Mt Shasta, Medicine Lake Volcano and Mt Lassen. Volcanic features, landforms, processes, and hazards constitute the major themes of this class.

Fall 2020 Course content Five year review

CC: 02/18/2020

Course Modification HIST 004: Western Civilization to 1648

Survey of the development of western culture and civilization to the Reformation.

Fall 2020 PrerequisiteCourse contentTextbook

Five year review

CC: 02/22/2020

Course Modification JOUR 114: Editorial Board: Beginning

This course is for student editors and other students interested in participating in The Campus student newspaper. Course content includes basic leadership skills, how to work under deadline, newsroom management, beginning opinion writing and editing, general editorial development, beginning multimedia, and professional social media management. Two lab hours required each week by arrangement.

Fall 2020 DescriptionRemoved advisoryOutcomesTextbook

Five year review

CC: 02/23/2020

Course Modification JOUR 116: Editorial Board: Leadership 1

Journalism 116 is a course for student editors and other students interested in serving as leaders of The Campus student newspaper. Course content includes intermediate leadership skills, including peer mentoring, managing a staff, organizing a news operation, and being in charge of a section of the paper.


Five year review

CC: 02/23/2020

Course Modification MUS 001: Music Fundamentals

The basic elements of music are studied: pitch and rhythm notation, scales, major and minor keys and key signatures, transposition, intervals, chords, elementary acoustics, and an introduction to the keyboard. This is a course designed for the non-major, the elementary or secondary school teaching credential candidate, and the music major who seeks remedial instruction prior to beginning the Comprehensive Musicianship sequence.


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Course Modification MUS 013: Music of the World

MUS 013 includes a study of the elements of music as they pertain to the world's musical traditions and styles, and a survey of world music from selected regions and genres.


Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification MUS 180: The Music Business

This course is an introduction to the inner workings of the music industry. Intellectual property protections, management teams, recording contracts, publishing deals, and current industry trends will be studied and discussed. Career opportunities and employability enhancement will be explored. Guest speakers, as availability permits, may be a part of the course.


Five year review

CC: 02/21/2020

Course Modification MUS 281: Recording Arts 1

Hands-on instruction for beginners in the use of multi-track recording systems, with emphasis on the development of critical listening and thinking skills related to sound, recording, reproduction and music technology.

Fall 2020 SAM codeCourse contentOutcomes Textbook

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CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification MUS 282: Recording Arts 2

Intermediate students will acquire hands-on multi-track recording technique in strategy with producers, studio musicians, and recording engineers. Course will cover advanced signal processing, recording production, and management procedures.

Fall 2020 SAM codeOutcomes Textbook

Five year review

CC: 02/07/2020

Course Modification OH 208: Landscape Construction

This course covers the fundamentals of residential landscape construction including: soil preparation, hardscape installation and maintenance, construction materials, hand and power tools, construction equipment, turf and plant installation, plan reading, bidding and estimating, and basic irrigation system construction.


Five year review

CC: 02/20/2020

Course Modification OH 210: Turfgrass Management

This course in turfgrass management emphasizes the management practices used to grow turf in the San Joaquin Valley. Content includes identification of common turfgrass varieties, an overview of common techniques and equipment utilized to propagate, mow, fertilize, aerate, and irrigate turfgrass, the management of common pests and diseases, and the maintenance and operation of turf equipment.


Five year review

CC: 02/20/2020

Course Modification OH 217: Landscape Irrigation

This course covers the identification of system components, design concepts, installation and assembly of various landscape irrigation systems. It is a requirement for the Landscape Management Certification Program.


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Course Modification OH 218: Xeriscape: Water Conservation

This course will prepare students to utilize the principles of xeriscaping when evaluating, planning, designing, installing and maintaining landscapes. The primary focus of the course is to prepare students to utilize horticultural theory and practices to conserve water in the management of landscapes.


Five year review

CC: 02/20/2020

Course Modification OH 220: Diseases of Ornamentals

This course covers the diagnosis, analysis and management of plant diseases. The focus is on the principles and methods of controlling plant diseases including biological, cultural, physical, mechanical and chemical. Pesticide safety, formulations, and methods of application are presented. It helps students prepare for the pest control adviser’s examination.

Fall 2020 Description Advisory added Course content Outcomes Textbook

Five year review

CC: 02/20/2020

Course Modification PARA 142: Real Estate Law

This course covers the practical applications of real estate law to help avoid legal difficulties arising from real estate transactions, instruments, zoning, and planning. This course will also satisfy the course requirement of the California Real Estate salesperson or Brokers examination.

Fall 2020 Course reactivationSubject change (REAL to PARA)DescriptionTOP Code Course contentOutcomesTextbook

With the population growth in the central valley, attorneys are facing larger caseloads due to land development, conveyances, and legal issues arising from real estate transactions and various other aspects of the real estate industry. The course provides specific working knowledge and terminology that relate to legal aspects of real estate transactions as well as satisfies the State of California requirement course for real estate licensing.

CC: 02/22/2020Course Modification PSCI 020: Physical Science

A laboratory course in physical science designed to meet the laboratory science requirement for transfer students who are not science majors. Topics include concepts, theories and principles of physics, chemistry, astronomy and earth science. The course provides opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. Course will present applications of concepts and theories to topics of current interest.


CC: 02/18/2020

Course Modification PSY 133: Personal and Social Growth

PSY 133 is a course for students to apply concepts of psychology to enhance self-understanding and improve interpersonal relations. Students will learn the relation of psychological concepts to physical and mental health. Finally, the students will consider the attainment of educational, vocational and relationship goals.


Five year review

CC: 02/08/2020

Course Modification SOC 010: Sociology of Gender

This course explores the social construction of feminine and masculine identities both

Fall 2020 Advisory updatedCourse content Outcomes

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historically and in cross-cultural contexts and explores both the macro sociological understanding of gender as well as the micro level analysis of how individuals "do" gender. It analyzes the impact of economic and political change on gender expectations and practices.

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Course Modification SPAN 001: Beginning Spanish

SPAN 001 is an introductory course in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. This course meets the foreign language requirement for transfer to many universities. It is also useful for students interested in bilingual education or any area that involves Spanish.

Fall 2020 Course contentOutcomesTextbook

Five year review

CC: 02/23/2020

Course Modification SPAN 002: Elementary Spanish

SPAN 002 is the second course in a four-course series. This course meets the foreign language requirement for transfer to many four-year universities. It reviews the vocabulary and concepts of SPAN 001 as a starting point. The students will engage with each other and the instructor in a variety of communication-based activities. Cultural and societal aspects of the Hispanic world are stressed throughout the class.


Five year review

CC: 02/23/2020

Course Modification SPAN 003: Intermediate Spanish

SPAN 003 is the third course in a four-course series. This course can meet the foreign language requirement for transfer to many four-year universities. It teaches students to communicate at a sophisticated level, both orally and in writing. It builds on concepts learned in SPAN 001 and SPAN 002. It also improves students' reading abilities and elicits dialogue on cultural topics.


Five year review

CC: 02/23/2020

Course Deletion LS 214: Career Exploration & Awareness

This is an introductory course that is designed to help students with disabilities who are looking to jump start their career. Topics include career awareness, career exploration, interviewing skills, career development, job-seeking strategies, and dressing for success. Students will be able to engage in various career exploration exercises to help them learn, research, and choose a career path. Other topics include reviewing accommodations at the worksite. This course will also include a career portfolio, including a resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation.

Fall 2020 Class has never been offered. CC: 02/13/2020

Course Deletion LS 321: Intro to Assistive Technology

This course in assistive technology will use text to speech software (such as Kurzweil 300 and Read & Write Gold), speech recognition (such as Dragon naturally speaking), screen enlargement software (such as ZoomText), and other technologies. This course is recommended for students with low to no vision, who have processing or reading comprehension issues, or students with a learning disability. This class will emphasize finding the software that best suits the needs of each student.

Fall 2020 Class has never been offered. CC: 02/13/2020

New Program Skill Certificate in Fashion Design

Students completing the certificate will acquire entry-level employment in the field of fashion design. This skill certificate will prepare students discipline-specific skills and knowledge leading to employment in alterations and retail sales.

Fall 2020 The new skill certificate in design allows our fashion students to choose from courses that align closely with their career pathway. The students are able to choose fashion courses that they feel will best help them achieve the knowledge needed for their specific career choice in this vast industry of specialized careers. This will help students gain beginning

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industry-specific skills, which will help them to obtain entry level employment in the fashion industry.

New Program Certificate of Achievement in Veterinary Assisting

Students completing this certificate will gain an understanding of the day-to-day of veterinary practice and basic skills that will make them valuable as a member of the veterinary medical or support team. Skills acquired will include basic animal handling, restraint, laboratory specimen collection and testing, pharmacy skills, recordkeeping, nursing care, and client communication. In addition, students will understand and practice sterility and veterinary medical language. This program will also provide a foundation of knowledge and skills for further veterinary education for students hoping to pursue licensure as a registered veterinary technician or veterinary school.

Fall 2020 Veterinary science is a valuable part of the COS curriculum that is closely related to Animal Science, Equine Science, and Dairy Science, but meetings with local veterinarians and academic teams (Fresno State) agree that a licensed veterinary technician program does not serve our area or best equip our students for employment. Educational teams like the idea of incorporating a Veterinary Assisting Certificate into the Animal Science Associates Degree, allowing students further educational opportunity should they so desire, and veterinarians appreciate students having skills at the time of hire (as traditionally, veterinary assistants are trained on the job). Labor market information shows that in the greater South Valley area, there are approximately 85 veterinary assistant jobs open each year, compared to about 40 veterinary technician jobs, with a difference of less than $1 per hour starting wage. Field growth from 2017 to 2022 is estimated to be approximately 12%, and national projections predict that growth to continue through the end of this decade. Currently, only San Joaquin Valley College has a similar program in place, and is not currently producing enough students to meet projected market demands.

CC: 02/22/2020

Program Modification Associate of Science in Graphic Design (AS)

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Graphic Design through the study of graphic design, art, and computers. Students will acquire skills in creating and appraising graphic design and integrated graphics utilizing the computer software Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, and InDesign.

Fall 2020 Course list CC: 02/10/2020

Program Modification Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Graphic Design. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising graphic design and integrated graphics utilizing the computer software Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, and InDesign.

Fall 2020 Course list CC: 02/10/2020

Program Modification Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Commercial Music. Students completing this certificate will acquire necessary skills to connect and operate a variety of digital and analog audio equipment specifically related to the recording studio.

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Program Modification Skill Certificate in Child Development - Associate Teacher

Students completing this certificate will acquire basic skills and knowledge necessary for employment in early childhood programs. This certificate meets the core class requirements for the state of California child development associate teacher permit.

Fall 2020 DescriptionOutcomes

Five year review

CC: 02/08/2020

Program Modification Skill Certificate in Fashion Merchandising

Students completing this certificate will acquire entry-level employment in the field of fashion merchandising. This skill certificate will prepare students with industry-specific skills and knowledge leading to employment in visual merchandising, retail sales and other fashion-related fields.

Fall 2020 DescriptionCourse list TOP code

Two year review

CC: 02/08/2020

Program Modification Skill Certificate in Water & Wastewater Treatment

Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to treating domestic drinking water and wastewater prior to disposal and/or reuse, related science and mathematics concepts, and preparing for the California Drinking Water operator Certification by the State Water Resources Control Board (Grade T1 and T2) and California State Water Resources Control Board Wastewater Operator Certification (Grade 1 and 2).

Fall 2020 Description Two year review

CC: 02/20/2020

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old.cos.edu€¦ · Web viewTo:Greg Turner, Academic Senate President. Sondra Bergen, Secretary. From:Curriculum Committee. Date:February 21, 2020. Subject:Requesting Approval of