CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, April 9, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
City Park Campus – Lac Maurepas (Building 23, Second Floor)
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Minutes of meeting of February 26, 2010
IV.
Curriculum Operations Report – Tim Stamm
V.
Articulation / Transfer – Tim Stamm
a)
Loyola University – Evening Division
b)
Our Lady of Holy Cross College – Business Administration
VI.
Board of Regents for Louisiana Higher Education Policy Updates
a)
Academic Affairs Policy 2.15: Definitions of
Undergraduate/Graduate Certificates and Undergraduate
Degrees
The standard number of credits required for the Associate Degree will be
60. Given that the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is designed
to prepare students to directly enter careers upon graduation, A.A.S.
programs often require additional technical training; consequently, A.A.S.
degree programs may range from 60-72 hours. Exceptions to the standard
number of credits must be approved according to the respective System’s
policy. The Board of Regents will periodically review both the number of
credit hours required and approved exceptions to the 60-hour standard.
VII.
New Business
a)
Arts & Humanities/FNAR
New Course:
FNAR-214: Watermedia Painting II (2-4-3/90). Creation
of a new course, FNAR-214: Watermedia Painting II designed to build on
the basic skills introduced in FNAR-213: Watermedia Painting I.
Emphasis is placed on technical and creative ability. The course may be
used as a Free Elective in the Associate of Arts degree program.
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b)
Arts & Humanities/FNAR
Catalog Description:
FNAR-214: Watermedia Painting II: Builds on
skills introduced in FNAR-213: Watermedia Painting I. Emphasis on
technical and creative ability. Prerequisite: FNAR-213: Watermedia
Painting I.
c)
Arts & Humanities/FNAR
Change of Course Title:
FNAR-213: Watermedia Painting. Change the
title of FNAR-213: Watermedia from FNAR-213: Watermedia to FNAR-
213: Watermedia I. With the addition of a second course in Watermedia
painting, the designation is necessary to provide clarity for students.
d)
Business & Technology/BUSG
Change of Course Prerequisite Requirement
: BUSG-131:
Internship. Add the following prerequisite requirement to BUSG-131:
Internship: “BUSG-178: Business Communication OR SPCH-130:
Fundamentals of Speech Communication OR SPCH-131: Interpersonal
Communication OR SPCH-132: Workplace Communication.” Currently
the course has no prerequisite requirement. Through assessment and
evaluation, the faculty have determined that professional communication
skills must be emphasized prior to students entering the workplace in an
internship role. The addition of the prerequisite options will prepare
students for success in their Business Studies internship.
e)
Arts & Humanities/Sociology
Change of Course Title:
SOCI-257: Sociology of the Aging. Change the
title of SOCI-257: Sociology of the Aging from SOCI-257: Sociology of the
Aging to SOCI-257: Social Gerontology: Aging and the Life.
f)
Arts & Humanities/Sociology
Change of Course Description:
SOCI-257: Social Gerontology: Aging
and the Life to state: “An overview of concepts, approaches, theories,
practices, and social policies related to the field of social gerontology as a
study of the process of again as well as the aged as a special population.
The course examines subjective and objective aspects of aging (physical,
psychological, social, economic, and political) with an emphasis on the
“social problems” approach to aging and policy formulation. Diversity
among the aged is examined in the context of changing social institutions.”
Currently, the description states: “Characteristics of the elderly and
different aspects of aging; biological, political, psychological, and social.
Topics include social policies affecting the elderly.”
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g)
Arts & Humanities/Sociology
Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:
SOCI-257: Social
Gerontology: Aging and the Life. Add the prerequisite “Eligibility for
ENGL-101: English Composition I” to SOCI-257: Social Gerontology:
Aging and the Life. Currently, the course has no prerequisite
requirements.
h)
Arts & Humanities/Sociology
Master Syllabus Revision:
SOCI-257: Social Gerontology: Aging and
the Life. Revise the Master Syllabus for SOCI-257: Social Gerontology and
the Life to reflect updated student learning outcomes and to comply with
requirements outlined in Policy and Procedures Memorandum
AA.1503.1A.
i)
General Education/Social and Behavioral Sciences
Course Addition – Social/Behavioral Sciences
: SOCI-257: Social
Gerontology: Aging and the Life. Addition of the course, SOCI-257: Social
Gerontology: Aging and the Life to the list of courses that may be used in
fulfillment of General Education Social Sciences courses.
j)
Nursing/NURS
New Course:
NURS-263: Independent Study for Nursing of the Adult
Client I (0-2-1 / 30). Creation of a new course, NURS-263: Independent
Study for Nursing of the Adult Client I. This course will be used for
students who have been out of the Associate of Science degree program in
Nursing for three or more semesters, and who are requesting readmission
to the program and NURS-122: Nursing of the Adult Client I. The course
will provide the student with an opportunity for remediation of Nursing
skills and to test knowledge gained from previous nursing courses prior
reentering the program as a continuing student. The course may not be
applied toward credit for degree.
k)
Nursing/NURS
Catalog Description:
NURS-263: Independent Study for Nursing of the
Adult Client I. For students who have been out of the Associate of Science
degree program in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who are
requesting readmission to the program and NURS-122: Nursing of the
Adult Client I. The course will provide the student with an opportunity for
remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained from previous
nursing courses prior reentering the program as a continuing student. The
course may not be applied toward credit for degree. Prerequisites: NURS-
112: Basics in Nursing; NURS-115: Pharmacology; BIOL-252: Human
Anatomy and Physiology I; BIOL-254: Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
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l)
Nursing/NURS
New Course:
NURS-264: Independent Study for Parent Child Nursing
(0-2-1 / 30). Creation of a new course, NURS-264: Independent Study for
Parent Child Nursing. This course will be used for students who have been
out of the Associate of Science degree program in Nursing for three or
more semesters, and who are requesting readmission to the program and
NURS-219: Parent Child Nursing. The course will provide the student
with an opportunity for remediation of Nursing skills and to test
knowledge gained from previous nursing courses prior reentering the
program as a continuing student. The course may not be applied toward
credit for degree.
m)
Nursing/NURS
Catalog Description:
NURS-264: Independent Study for Parent Child
Nursing. For students who have been out of the Associate of Science
degree program in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who are
requesting readmission to the program and NURS-219: Parent Child
Nursing. The course will provide the student with an opportunity for
remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained from previous
nursing courses prior reentering the program as a continuing student. The
course may not be applied toward credit for degree. Prerequisites: NURS-
122: Nursing of the Adult Client I OR NURS-132: Transitions in Nursing:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN); PSYC-127:
Introductory Psychology.
n)
Nursing/NURS
New Course:
NURS-265: Independent Study for Mental Health Nursing
(0-2-1 / 30). Creation of a new course, NURS-265: Independent Study for
Mental Health Nursing. This course will be used for students who have
been out of the Associate of Science degree program in Nursing for three
or more semesters, and who are requesting readmission to the program
and NURS-221: Mental Health Nursing. The course will provide the
student with an opportunity for remediation of Nursing skills and to test
knowledge gained from previous nursing courses prior reentering the
program as a continuing student. The course may not be applied toward
credit for degree.
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o)
Nursing/NURS
Catalog Description:
NURS-265: Independent Study for Mental
Health Nursing. For students who have been out of the Associate of
Science degree program in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who
are requesting readmission to the program and NURS-221: Mental Health
Nursing. The course will provide the student with an opportunity for
remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained from previous
nursing courses prior reentering the program as a continuing student. The
course may not be applied toward credit for degree. Prerequisite: NURS-
219: Parent Child Nursing; Fine Arts Requirement OR Humanities
Requirement.
p)
Nursing/NURS
New Course:
NURS-266: Independent Study for Third Level Courses:
Parent Child Nursing / Mental Health Nursing (0-2-1 / 30). Creation of a
new course, NURS-266: Independent Study for Third Level Courses:
Parent Child Nursing / Mental Health Nursing. This course will be used
for students who have been out of the Associate of Science degree program
in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who are requesting
readmission to the program. The course will provide the student with an
opportunity for remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained
from previous nursing courses prior reentering the program as a
continuing student. The course may not be applied toward credit for
degree.
q)
Nursing/NURS
Catalog Description:
NURS-266: Independent Study for Third Level
Courses: Parent Child Nursing / Mental Health Nursing. For students
who have been out of the Associate of Science degree program in Nursing
for three or more semesters, and who are requesting readmission to the
program. The course will provide the student with an opportunity for
remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained from previous
nursing courses prior reentering the program as a continuing student. The
course may not be applied toward credit for degree. Prerequisite: NURS-
122: Nursing of the Adult Client I OR NURS-132: Transitions in Nursing:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN).
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r)
Nursing/NURS
New Course:
NURS-267: Independent Study for Nursing of the Adult
Client II (0-2-1 / 30). Creation of a new course, NURS-267: Independent
Study for Nursing of the Adult Client II. This course will be used for
students who have been out of the Associate of Science degree program in
Nursing for three or more semesters, and who are requesting readmission
to the program and NURS-232: Nursing of the Adult Client II. The course
will provide the student with an opportunity for remediation of Nursing
skills and to test knowledge gained from previous nursing courses prior
reentering the program as a continuing student. The course may not be
applied toward credit for degree.
s)
Nursing/NURS
Catalog Description:
NURS-267: Independent Study for Nursing of the
Adult Client II. For students who have been out of the Associate of Science
degree program in Nursing for three or more semesters, and who are
requesting readmission to the program and NURS-232: Nursing of the
Adult Client II. The course will provide the student with an opportunity
for remediation of Nursing skills and to test knowledge gained from
previous nursing courses prior reentering the program as a continuing
student. The course may not be applied toward credit for degree.
Prerequisites: NURS-219: Parent Child Nursing; NURS-221: Mental
Health Nursing; and all required related courses and general education
courses (with the exception of Fine Arts or Humanities) in the Associate of
Science degree program in Nursing.
t)
Business & Technology/WELD
Change of Course Lecture-Lab-Credit/Contact Hours:
WELD-111:
Welder Training and Testing. Change the lecture-lab-credit/contact hours
of WELD-111: Welder Training and Testing to 2-3-3/75. The change
makes this course consistent with other WELD courses, and more
accurately reflects student contact hours spent in the course.
u)
Business & Technology/WELD
Change of Course Lecture-Lab-Credit/Contact Hours:
WELD-113:
Welding Procedures. Change the lecture-lab-credit/contact hours of
WELD-113: Welding Procedures to 2-3-3/75. The change makes this
course consistent with other WELD courses, and more accurately reflects
student contact hours spent in the course.
v)
Business & Technology/WELD
Change of Course Lecture-Lab-Credit/Contact Hours:
WELD-115:
Welder Training and Testing. Change the lecture-lab-credit/contact hours
of WELD-115: Welding Theory and Techniques to 2-3-3/75. The change
makes this course consistent with other WELD courses, and more
accurately reflects student contact hours spent in the course.
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w)
Business & Technology/WELD
Change of Course Lecture-Lab-Credit/Contact Hours:
WELD-
119: G.M.A.C. and F.C.A.W. Welding. Change the lecture-lab-
credit/contact hours of WELD-119: G.M.A.C. and F.C.A.W. to 2-3-3/75.
The change makes this course consistent with other WELD courses, and
more accurately reflects student contact hours spent in the course.
x)
Business & Technology/WELD
Change of Course Lecture-Lab-Credit/Contact Hours:
WELD-
123: Blueprint Reading for Pipewelders. Change the lecture-lab-
credit/contact hours of WELD-123: Blueprint Reading for Pipewelders to
2-3-3/75. The change makes this course consistent with other specialized
Blueprint Reading courses, and more accurately reflects student contact
hours spent in the course.
y)
Allied Health/FSED
Program Revision:
Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service
Education. Delete: ACCT-202: Accounting II from Required Related
Courses; Add: ACCT-111: Fundamentals of Accounting to Required
Related Courses; total program hours remain the same.
z)
Business & Technology/Web Site Design
Program Revision:
Certificate of Technical Studies in Web Site Design.
Revise the Certificate of Technical Studies program in Web Site Design to
provide students with choices for expanded career options. Total program
hours remain the same.
VIII.
Old Business
IX.
Next Meeting:
April 23, 2010 (Scheduled Meeting).
X.
Adjournment
