CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, November 21, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.

City Park Campus – Lac Maurepas (Building 23, Second Floor)

AGENDA

Call to Order

II.

Roll Call

III.

Minutes of meeting of October 10, 2008

IV.

Curriculum Operations Report – Tim Stamm

New Business

Arts & Humanities/INTD

New Course:

INTD-243:

Computers for Interior Design II (2-3-3/75).

Creation of a new course, INTD-243: Computers for Interior Design II.

This course is a study of computer applications as related to the

practice of Interior Design. The goal of the course is for students to

develop a working knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and

design related software to produce Interior Design related documents

and drawings.

Arts & Humanities/INTD

Program Revision:

Associate of Arts degree in Interior Design. Add

INTD-243: Computers for Interior Design II to the list of Approved

Electives of the Interior Design Associate of Arts degree program.

Total program hours remain the same.

Arts & Humanities/INTD

Program Revision:

Technical Diploma in Interior Design. Add

INTD-243: Computers for Interior Design II to the list of Approved

Electives of the Interior Design Technical Diploma program. Total

program hours remain the same.

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Arts & Humanities/VISC

Change of Course Description:

VISC-204: Computer Graphics I.

Change the course description of VISC-204: Computer Graphics I to

state “Techniques for using graphics computer: designing projects,

storing information, recalling information, and creating print

information as hard copy. Introduction to the use of raster based,

digital image editing software.” Current description: “Techniques for

using graphics computer: designing projects, storing information,

recalling information, and creating print information as hard copy.

Includes laboratory exercises.”

Arts & Humanities/VISC

Change of Course Description:

VISC-225: Digital Imaging. Change

the course description of VISC-225: Digital Imaging to state

“Continuation of VISC-204. Electronic manipulation of scanned

photographs, slides, and original artwork. Further exploration of

raster based, digital imaging software.” Current description:

“Electronic manipulation of scanned photographs, slides and original

artwork. Prerequisite: VISC 204.”

Arts & Humanities/VISC

New Course:

VISC-242: Digital Photography (3-3-3/90). Creation of a

new course, VISC-242: Digital Photography. Basic digital photography

and use of the digital camera. Covers camera functions and usage and

software used by the modern digital photographer in manipulation of

photographs. Prerequisites: VISC-185: Introductory Photography

AND VISC-204: Computer Graphics I.

Arts & Humanities/VISC

New Course:

VISC-247: Cartooning/Comic Book Portfolio (3-3-3/90).

Creation of a new course, VISC-247: Cartooning/Comic Book Portfolio.

This course allows the student to develop a portfolio of illustrated

production pages for submission purposes or development of projects

for print production. Weekly critiques of work. Prerequisites: VISC-

205: Cartooning and Comic Book Art AND FNAR-212: Figure Drawing

OR Permission of Instructor.

Arts & Humanities/VISC

Course Deletion:

VISC-241: High Contrast Photographs. Delete the

course, VISC-241: High Contrast Photographs from the catalog of

course offerings. The course is not used in the degree program.

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Arts & Humanities/VISC

Course Deletion:

VISC-245: Screen Printing Techniques. Delete the

course, VISC-245: Screen Printing Techniques from the catalog of

course offerings. The course is not used in the degree program.

Arts & Humanities/VISC

Program Revision

: Associate of Applied Science in Visual

Communication – Graphic Design. Add VISC-226: Web Design on the

Mac to Required Courses in Major; Delete VISC-225: Digital Imaging

from Required Courses in Major; Add VISC-225: Digital Imaging;

VISC-242: Digital Photography; and VISC-247: Cartooning/Comic Book

Portfolio to list of approved VISC Electives. Total Program Hours

remain the same.

Arts & Humanities/HIST

New Course:

HIST-240: Special Topics in History (3-0-3/45). Creation

of an umbrella course number for special topics in History courses.

Creation of a Special Topics in History: Nazism and the Holocaust

course. The course deals with the rise of Nazism in the Twentieth

Century and the policy of racial genocide exacted against Jews and

other European minorities. The course has been offered as a Special

Topics course in the past using the SPAH prefix as opposed to the

HIST prefix.

Curriculum & Program Development

Curriculum Cross-listing:

Cross-list the following courses with

their Louisiana Community and Technical College System

counterparts: ACCT-205: Financial Accounting: same course as

LCTCS-ACCT-205: Principles of Financial Accounting; BUSG-129:

Introduction to Business: same course as LCTCS-BUS-110/1100:

Introduction to Business; BUSG-125: Personal Finance: same course as

LCTCS-BUS-133/1330: Personal Finance; MARK-201: Principles of

Marketing: same course as LCTCS-BUS-200/2000: Principles of

Marketing; MANG-201: Principles of Management: same course as

BUS-201/2010: Principles of Management; BUSG-224: Business

Computer Applications: same course as LCTCS-BUSG-224: Business

Computer Applications; BUSL-250: Legal Environment of Business:

same course as LCTCS-BUSL-250: Legal Environment of Business;

ECON-201: Macroeconomics: same course as LCTCS-ECON-201/2010:

Macroeconomics; ECON-202: Microeconomics: same course as LCTCS-

ECON-202/2020: Microeconomics; ENGL-101: English Composition I:

same course as LCTCS-ENGL-101/1010: English Composition I;

ENGL-102: English Composition II: same course as LCTCS-ENGL-

102/1020: English Composition II; HIST-205: American History to

1865: same course as LCTCS-HIST-201/2010: Studying America Past

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and Present; HIST-206: American History After 1865: same course as

LCTCS-HIST-202/2020: American History II; MANG-275: Principles of

Project Management: same course as LCTCS-MANG-275: Project

Management; MATH-130: Pre-Calculus Algebra: same course as

LCTCS-MATH-110/1100: College Algebra; PHYS-141: General Physics

I: same course as LCTCS-PHYS-210/2010: Physics I; PHYS-142:

General Physics II: same course as LCTCS-PHYS-220/2020: Physics II;

PSYC-127: General Psychology: same course as PSYC-201/2010:

Introduction to General Psychology; SOCI-151: Introduction to

Sociology: same course as SLGY-201/2010: Introduction to Sociology.

Business & Technology/ACCT

Course Revision

: ACCT-201: Accounting I. Reduce the course

lecture-lab-credit/contact hours of ACCT-201: Accounting I from 4-0-

4/60

3-0-3/45. The credit hour/contact hour revision will more

accurately reflect current teaching and learning activities in the

course.

Business & Technology/ACCT

Course Revision:

ACCT-202: Accounting II. Reduce the course

lecture-lab-credit/contact hours of ACCT-202: Accounting II from 4-0-

4/60

3-0-3/45. The credit hour/contact hour revision will more

accurately reflect current teaching and learning activities in the

course.

Business & Technology/ACCT

Program Revision:

Associate of Science in Accounting. Revise the

Associate of Science degree in Accounting: Delete Social Science

Requirement (requirement met in Required Related Courses); Delete

Approved Elective; Total credit hours reduced from

Business & Technology/MARK

Change of Course Title

: MARK-215: Merchandising. Change the

title of MARK-215: Merchandising from MARK-215: Merchandising to

MARK-215: Visual Merchandising to better reflect course content and

contemporary industry terminology.

Business & Technology/MARK

Change of Course Description:

MARK-215: Visual Merchandising.

Change the description of MARK-215: Visual Merchandising to state

“Visual Merchandising is the presentation of the store and its

merchandise in ways that will attract the attention of potential

customers and motivate them to make purchases. This course

discusses the fundamentals of good design, how to take a project from

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concept to completion, and strategies for transforming stores into

shops with distinction and visual excitement.” Current description:

“Social and environmental factors that influence changes in style.”

Business & Technology/MANG

Change of Course Description:

MANG-222: Small Business

Management. Change the description of MANG-222 to state “This

capstone course to the Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Management program brings together skills and competencies

developed in other programmatic courses while the student prepares

for professional-level business plans to launch or better manage their

business endeavor.” Current description: “Study of management

principles and their application to small business.”

Business & Technology/MANG

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:

MANG-222: Small

Business Management. Modify the prerequisite requirements of

MANG-222: Small Business Management to state “ACCT-111:

Fundamentals of Accounting OR higher-level accounting course AND

MARK-201: Principles of Marketing AND BUSG-115: Starting A New

Business.” Currently, the course has no prerequisite requirements.

Business & Technology/BUSG

Change of Course Description:

BUSG-129: Introduction to

Business. Change the description of BUSG-129: Introduction to

Business to state: “A general review of the American Business System

is explored in depth. Comparisons are made of the capitalistic,

communist, and socialist economic systems. Corporate social

responsibility, government’s relationship with business, and types of

business ownership are also discussed.” Current description: “Survey

of American business institutions, practices, and principles.”

Business & Technology/BUSG

Change of Course Description:

BUSG-131: Internship. Change the

description of BUSG-131 to state: “This internship course provides

students with an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they

learned in the classroom and gain real world experience by working in

their chosen field of study. Graduates who have real world work

experience in their field of study are much more desirable to potential

employers. Students may use existing jobs or find their own paid

internships provided it is in their field of study and is approved by the

Internship coordinator. Otherwise, the Internship coordinator will

assist in placing the student in an unpaid internship.” Current

description: “Career-oriented course emphasizing practical aspects of

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the business world by providing closer liaison and cooperation between

the school, the student, and the world of work. Designed to develop

fundamental skills, knowledge, and job experience to help men and

women function in decision-making positions by giving them the

opportunity to get supervised work experience in their academic

major.”

Business & Technology/MANG

Change of Course Description:

MANG-131: Human Resource

Management. Change the description of MANG-131: Human Resource

Management to state “Study of the issues, trends, and problems

involved in human resources management. Topics such as recruiting,

motivation, communication, leadership, and human resources

development will be emphasized.” Description currently states:

“Concepts of personnel management as related to the four major

personnel areas. Demonstrates how these concepts can be applied to

actual personnel situations and problems.”

Business & Technology/MANG

Change of Course Description:

MANG-224: Supervision. Change

the description of MANG-224: Supervision to state “This course

analyzes the processes and structures to prepare student to become

supervisors in modern organizations. Topics of study include modern

supervision challenges, functions of the supervisor, and skills of the

supervisor. Additional emphasis is placed on the acquisition and

development of supervisory sills in the workplace to include such skills

as ethics, teamwork, diversity, goals, change, conflict, communication,

motivation, leadership, and decision-making.” Description currently

states: “Concepts, skills and assessment techniques for present and

prospective supervisors. An overview of the changing role of

supervisors in selecting, training, organizing, motivating and

evaluating staff.”

Business & Technology/MARK

Change of Course Description:

MARK-201: Principles of

Marketing. Change the description of MARK-201: Principles of

Marketing to state “Covers the basic theories that guide marketing

practices, and acquaints students with the fundamental concepts of

marketing. The course focuses on developing effective marketing

strategies and the marketers’ use of price, product, promotion, and

distribution strategies.” Description currently states: “Flow of goods

and services from planning through production to consumption.”

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Business & Technology/MARK

Change of Course Description:

MARK-211: Personal Selling.

Change the description of MARK-211: Personal Selling to state

“Personal Selling is a vital aspect of developing an ongoing relationship

with potential customers where the seller understands the individual

needs, nature, and behavior of the prospective customers.” Description

currently states: “Theory and practice of customer-centered selling.”

Nursing

New Course:

NURS-110: Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug

Dosage Calculations (1-0-1/15). Creation of a new course, NURS-110:

Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Dosage Calculations. An

introduction to the fundamentals of pharmacology and the principles of

drug administration. Basic dosage calculations of medications will

include systems of measurement and methods of calculations. Safety

precautions, guidelines, and documentation are highlighted. Co-

requisites: PRNU-101: Introduction to Practical Nursing AND PRNU-

103: Essential Nursing Skills.

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Nursing

New Course:

NURS-111: Pharmacotherapy and Nursing (2-0-2/30).

Creation of a new course, NURS-111: Pharmacotherapy and Nursing.

This course is a discussion of drug classifications and their effects on

various body structures. Therapeutic effects, side effects, adverse

reactions, drug interactions, nursing implications, and safety

precautions and guidelines are emphasized in each classification. The

nursing process is integrated into this course to assess the client’s

learning needs and effects of pharmacological interventions.

Prerequisites: PRNU-101: Introduction to Practical Nursing AND

PRNU-103: Essential Nursing Skills AND NURS-110: Introduction to

Pharmacology and Drug Dosage Calculations. Co-requisite: PRNU-

106: Medical Surgical Nursing I.

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Nursing/PRNU

New Course:

PRNU-103: Essential Nursing Skills (2-4-3/90).

Creation of a new course, PRNU-103: Essential Nursing Skills.

Concurrent theory, skills lab, and clinical experience that focus on

basic nursing skills to meet the psychological, cultural, and spiritual

needs of the client in nursing homes/long-term care facilities and home

care. This course introduces the normal aging process, including

biological changes and health maintenance throughout the life cycle.

Universal precautions and basic infection control will be introduced.

Omnibus Budge Reconciliation Act (OBRA) guidelines are presented.

Prerequisites: PRNU-101: Introduction to Practical Nursing AND

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Permission of the Instructor. Co-requisites: DMPT-101: Medical

Nutrition Therapy AND NURS-110: Introduction to Pharmacology

and Drug Dosage Calculations AND BIOL-161: Introduction to

Anatomy and Physiology AND BIOL-163: Introduction to Anatomy and

Physiology Laboratory OR BIOL-251: Human Anatomy and Physiology

I AND BIOL-253: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory AND

BIOL-252: Human Anatomy and Physiology II AND BIOL-254: Human

Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory.

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Nursing/PRNU

New Course:

PRNU-106: Medical Surgical Nursing I (5-12-8/255).

Creation of a new course, PRNU-106: Medical Surgical Nursing I.

Concurrent theory and clinical/lab experience applying the nursing

process to meet basic physical and psychosocial needs of patients in a

variety of health care setting with emphasis on the geriatric adult.

Medical terminology, physical assessment skills, nursing care

formulation, documentation, and computer skills are taught in this

course. Biopsychosocial changes associate with aging along with

legal/ethical aspects related to aging are discussed. The student will

be introduced to IV therapy, infection control, pre-op and post-op care,

the assessment of the genitourinary system in regards to elimination,

and essential concepts related to decubitus and wound care, dietary

requirements, and medication administration. Prerequisites: PRNU-

103: Essential Nursing Skills AND NURS-110: Introduction to

Pharmacology and Drug Dosage Calculations. Co-requisites: NURS-

111: Pharmacotheraphy and Nursing.

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Nursing/PRNU

New Course:

PRNU-108: Medical Surgical Nursing II (6-8-8/210).

Creation of a new course, PRNU-108: Medical Surgical Nursing II.

Concurrent theory and clinical/lab experience applying the nursing

process with special emphasis on essential concepts related to body

fluid/water, electrolytes, and acid-base balance. Alterations in the

cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, integumentary, immune, and

reproductive systems, and therapeutic/modified diets for each body

system are addressed. Prerequisite: PRNU-106: Medical Surgical

Nursing I.

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Nursing/PRNU

New Course:

PRNU-116: Pediatric, Obstetrical, and Mental Health

Nursing for Practical Nursing (8-8-10/240). Creation of a new course,

PRNU-116: Pediatric, Obstetrical, and Mental Health Nursing for

Practical Nursing. Includes concurrent theory and clinical experiences

designed to introduce the practical nursing student to the care of: the

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childbearing family, the neonate and the child, and clients

experiencing psychological or behavioral alterations. Actual and

potential health issues which affect these groups are presented in

theory. Pharmacological concepts for the pediatric, maternal-child,

and mental health patient will be presented. Strategies which promote

health-seeking behaviors are discussed. Prerequisites: PRNU-106:

Medical Surgical Nursing I AND NURS-111: Pharmacotheraphy and

Nursing.

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Nursing/PRNU

New Course:

PRNU-124: Medical Surgical Nursing III (8-24-14/480).

Creation of a new course, PRNU-124: Medical Surgical Nursing III.

Concurrent theory and clinical experience applying the nursing process

in the care of patients with alterations in musculoskeletal,

genitourinary, and neurological systems. Concepts of oncological

nursing and intravenous therapy are included. Using the nursing

process, basic and advanced nursing skills are performed in meeting

the needs of the medical-surgical patient in the clinical setting.

Principles of leadership, delegation, and management in the adult and

geriatric setting will also be taught. Prerequisite: PRNU-116:

Pediatric, Obstetrical, and Mental Health Nursing for Practical

Nursing. Co-requisite: PRNU-128: Career Preparation for the

Practical Nursing Student.

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Nursing/PRNU

New Course:

PRNU-128: Career Preparations for the Practical

Nursing Student (3-0-3/45). Creation of a new course, PRNU-128:

Career Preparations for the Practical Nursing Student. Preparation

for employment is introduced by evaluating job opportunities,

compiling a resume, and outlining information essential to finding,

applying for, and terminating employment in the healthcare industry.

The student will be introduced to leadership/management of the

practical nurse in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The

Louisiana law and rules, the nurse practice act, and the administrative

code which governs the practice of practical nursing are emphasized to

facilitate the student’s understanding of the operation of the Louisiana

Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, and to outline the obligations

which accompany licensure of the practical nurse. Students are

prepared for NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Post graduate

continuing education, practice issues, professional organizations, and

networking are discussed. Prerequisites: PRNU-116: Pediatric,

Obstetrical, and Mental Health Nursing for Practical Nursing. Co-

requisite: PRNU-124: Medical Surgical Nursing III.

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Nursing/PRNU

Program Revision

: Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing. Revise

the Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing as follows: Delete: PRNU-

105: Fundamentals of Practical Nursing; PRNU-109: Med-Surg.

Nursing I; NURS-115: Pharmacology in Nursing; PRNU-120: Med-

Surg. Nursing II; PRNU-126: Special Needs: Obstetrics, Pediatrics,

and Mental Health Nursing; and PRNU-127: Career Readiness from

Courses Required in Major. Delete: BIOL-114: Nutrition from

Required Related Courses. Add: PRNU-103: Essential Nursing Skills;

PRNU-106: Medical Surgical Nursing I; PRNU-108: Medical Surgical

Nursing II; PRNU-116: Pediatric, Obstetrical, and Mental Health

Nursing for Practical Nursing; PRNU-124: Medical Surgical Nursing

III; PRNU-128: Career Preparation for the Practical Nursing Student;

NURS-110: Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Dose Calculation;

and NURS-111: Pharmacology and Nursing to Courses Required in

Major. Delete: BIOL-114: Nutrition from Required Related Courses in

Major. Add: DMPT-101: Medical Nutrition Therapy to Required

Related Courses. Total credit hours increase from

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-201: Introduction to Physical

Therapy. Modify the course description of PTAP-201: Introduction to

Physical Therapy to state: “Introduction to the history of physical

therapy; present standards of practice; present and future trends of the

profession; roles and responsibilities of physical therapy practitioners;

utilization of Physical Therapist Assistants; structure, function and

services of the APTA; ethical and professional guidelines for the PT

and PTA; core values of Professionalism; regulation of PT practice; and

current issues facing the practice of physical therapy; orientation to

professional literature.” Current description: “History of physical

therapy; present standards of practice; trends of the profession;

structure, function and services of the PTA; regulation of PT practice;

roles of PT practitioners; ethical and legal issues in health care; the

team concept; orientation to professional literature.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-202: Health Care

Communications. Modify the course description of PTAP-202: Health

Care Communications to state: “Principles and techniques used in

interpersonal relations and the helping process. Students explore and

develop values, attitudes, and skills necessary to become effective

members of the health care team.” Current Description: “Principles

and techniques used in interpersonal relations and the helping process.

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Students explore and develop values, attitudes, and skills necessary to

become effective members of the health care team.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-203: Functional Anatomy and

Kinesiology. Modify the course description of PTAP-203: Functional

Anatomy and Kinesiology to state: “Structure and function of the

neuromuscular- skeletal system with emphasis on functional aspects of

human motion and application to therapeutic exercise and gait

training.” Current description: “Structure and function of the

neuromusculoskeletal system with emphasis on functional aspects of

human motion and application to therapeutic exercise and gait

training.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-204: Pathophysiological

Conditions I. Modify the course description of PTAT-204:

Pathophysiological Conditions I to state: “Pathophysiology, etiology,

clinical signs and management of the various orthopedic, pathological

and injury-related problems treated in physical therapy. Emphasis is

placed on the effect of the various conditions on the patient’s strength,

range of motion, stability, pain and ability to functionally move.

Introduction to physical therapy interventions will be presented as

well as medical, surgical and other treatments.” Current description:

“Pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs, and management of various

pathological and injury-related problems treated in physical therapy.

Emphasizes effects of various conditions on movement and gait, as well

as physical therapy interventions.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-205: Clinical Science I.

Modify the course description of PTAP-205: Clinical Science I to state:

“Clinical Science I is the first of four courses (PTAP 205, PTAP 206,

PTAP 215, PTAP 216) taught over 2 academic semesters. Content and

skills mastered in each of the four courses are applied in each of the

subsequent courses in the Clinical Science series of classes. Clinical

Science I presents introduction to basic patient care skills including

monitoring vital signs, preparation for treatment, patient positioning,

guarding and transfers, emergency first-aid, standard precautions and

infection control; wheelchair mechanics, body mechanics, ambulation

with assistive devices, goniometry; the components of the medical

record and progress notes; basic principles of physics as applied in

physical therapy; theory, indications, contraindications and application

of cryotherapy and superficial thermal agents.” Current description:

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“Basic patient care skills: Preparation for treatment, positioning,

transfers, ambulation with assistive devices, asepsis, monitoring vital

signs, bandaging, wheelchair mechanics, recognition of architectural

barriers, CPR, basic hydrotherapy skills, and elementary wound

management. Basic principles of physics applied in physical therapy.

Theory, indications, contraindications and application of superficial

thermal agents.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-206: Clinical Science II.

Modify the course description of PTAP-206: Clinical Science II to state:

“Clinical Science II is the second of four Clinical Science taught over 2

academic semesters. Clinical Science II continues the basic principles

of physics as applied in physical therapy; presents the theory,

indications, contraindications and application of ultrasound,

intermittent venous compression, and massage; theory, indications and

contraindications of diathermy and ultraviolet; the principles and

application of therapeutic electrical current; wound management

including sterile technique, dressing change and the use of topical and

physical agents; and continues the concepts introduced in Clinical

Science I. Clinical Science II also includes muscle length testing and

introduces the theory and application of basic therapeutic exercise

procedures including passive, active and stretching exercises.”

Current description: “Theory, indications, contraindications and

application of ultrasound, diathermy, ultraviolet, laser, traction,

intermittent venous compression, and massage. Theory and

application of basic therapeutic exercise procedures for orthopedic,

cardiopulmonary, and vascular disorders. Training in goniometric

measurement and gross muscle testing.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-207: Clinical Practice I.

Modify the course description of PTAP-207: Clinical Practice I to state:

“Clinical practice course designed to reinforce and relate lecture/lab

experience to PT clinical environments. Students will practice clinical

skills learned in Clinical Science I and II (PTAP205 and 206) and will

consist of two clinical blocks of one week each duration.” Current

description: “Clinical skills, practice, development of PTA competence

as a medical team member. Students are assigned to in-town PT

practices for one day a week and practice skills learned during the

concurrent semester.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-211: The Health Care

System. Modify the course description of PTAP-211: The Health Care

System to state: “Exploration of the health care system and the

delivery of PT services. Topics include: reimbursement and health care

issues (provider and consumer); the team concept of health care; PT

practice settings; quality care; ethical and medical-legal issues in

health care; the role of the PTA within the PT department and the

health care environment; levels of authority and responsibility; writing

a resume and interviewing skills.” Current description: “Explores

health care system and delivery of PT services. Topics include the team

concept of health care, quality care, health care providers,

management theories, environment, levels of authority and responsible

time management, performance evaluations, policies and procedures,

fiscal considerations (provider and consumer).”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-212: Developmental

Considerations. Modify the course description of PTAP-212:

Developmental Considerations to state: “Exploration of human growth

and development beginning in the pre-natal period and continuing

through the life span. Physiological, cognitive, emotional, and

behavioral changes, normal and abnormal sensorimotor development

are presented and correlated with appropriate PT interventions.”

Current description: “Explores human growth and development

prenatally and throughout the life cycle including physiological,

cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes, normal and abnormal

sensorimotor development, and appropriate PT intervention at

different stages.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-213: Functional Anatomy and

Kinesiology. Modify the course description of PTAP-213: Functional

Anatomy and Kinesiology to state: “Continuation of PTAP 203. Study

of the principles and practices of manual muscle testing. Also includes

study of the structure and function of the nervous system with

emphasis on the functional aspects of human motion and application to

therapeutic exercise and gait training.” Current description:

“Continuation of PTAP-203.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-214: Pathophysiological

Conditions III. Modify the course description of PTAP-214:

Pathophysiological Conditions III to state: “Pathophysiology, etiology,

clinical signs and management of the neurological, geriatric, pediatric,

pulmonary and cardiac pathological and injury related conditions

treated in physical therapy. Emphasis will be placed on the effect of

the various conditions on movement and gait and the medical, surgical

and physical therapy interventions.” Current description:

“Continuation of PTAP-204.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-215: Clinical Science III.

Modify the course description of PTAP-215: Clinical Science III to

state: “Clinical Science III is the third of four courses (PTAP 205,

PTAP 206, PTAP 215, PTAP 216) taught over 2 academic semesters.

Clinical Science III presents training in therapeutic resistive exercises

and aerobic exercises; the use of equipment and physical agents to

address exercise goals; therapeutic exercises for specific patient

conditions; gross manual muscle testing; assessment of normal and

abnormal gait patterns; assessment of normal and abnormal posture;

and the theory, indications, contraindication and application of spinal

mechanical traction and spinal exercises.” Current description:

“Therapeutic electric current, wound care, pulmonary therapy

techniques, and therapeutic exercise programs for specific orthopedic

conditions. Reviews neurological anatomy and physiology; introduces

neurophysiological approaches and basic concepts in rehabilitation.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-216: Clinical Science IV.

Modify the course description of PTAP-216: Clinical Science IV to

state: “Clinical Science IV is the fourth of four courses (PTAP 205,

PTAP 206, PTAP 215, PTAP 216) taught over 2 academic semesters.

Clinical Science IV presents an overview of neurophysiological

approaches used in physical therapy; the basic concepts of

rehabilitation; the development of treatment skills for complex

neurological conditions; prosthetics; orthotics; pulmonary and cardiac

rehabilitation; identification/modification of architectural barriers; and

special topics including pediatrics, cancer and women’s health.”

Current description: “PTA treatment skills for complex neurological

conditions; prosthetics; orthotics; and special topics including

pediatrics, geriatrics, OB/GYN, aquatic therapy, school PT, home

health, sports, and work-hardening.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-217: Clinical Practice II.

Modify the course description of PTAP-217: Clinical Practice II to

state: “Clinical practice course designed to reinforce and relate lecture

and lab experience to PT clinical environments. In this course,

students will practice clinical skills and develop competence as medical

team members. Students are assigned to one clinical setting for three

(3) full weeks. The student should exhibit competence in

implementation of components for treatment programs as described in

Clinical Science I and II (fall semester) and Clinical Science III and IV

(spring semester).” Current description: “Assignments to two different

clinics and practice skills learned during the concurrent semester.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-221: Physical Therapy

Seminar. Modify the course description of PTAP-221: Physical

Therapy Seminar to state: “Designed to broaden understanding of

professionalism and the PTA’s role in the health care system, provide a

mechanism for sharing clinical experiences, provide additional

guidance in job procurement and maintenance, and establish

strategies for successful completion of the state licensure examination.

Although the bulk of this course occurs after the student completes the

final clinical practice course (PTAP227), parts of it take place at the

conclusion of the Spring semester before the students leave for long-

term clinical experiences.” Current description: “Broadens

understanding of PTA’s role in health care system. Sharing clinical

experiences to develop employment skills including the writing of a

résumé, and strategies for successful completion of state licensure

examination.”

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Allied Health/PTAP

Change of Course Description

: PTAP-227: Clinical Practice III.

Modify the course description of PTAP-227: Clinical Practice III to

state: “Third of three clinical practice courses designed to reinforce and

relate lecture/lab experience to PT clinical environments. Students will

practice clinical skills and develop competence as a medical team

member. Students are assigned to two different clinics for 5 week and

6 week rotations and will practice skills learned during the course of

the PTA Program.” Current description: “Clinical skills practice in PT

clinical environment. Students assigned to two clinics and practice

skills learned during the course of PTA program.”

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Business & Technology/CULA

Course Revision:

CULA-106: International Cuisine. Designate the

course, International Cuisine, as a 2XX-level course to more accurately

reflect content and placement in program rotation. CULA-226:

International Cuisine.

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Business & Technology/CULA

Course Revision:

CULA-221: American Regional Cuisine. Designate

the course, American Regional Cuisine, as a 1XX-level course to more

accurately reflect content and placement in program rotation. CULA-

121: American Regional Cuisine.

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Business & Technology/CMIN

Program Revision

: Associate of Applied Science in Computer

Information Technology. Revise the Associate of Applied Science in

Computer Information Technology to allow the following course rubrics

(prefixes) as Approved Electives: ENGL and HIST.

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Business & Technology/ELCT

Program Cancellation

: Certificate of Technical Studies in Electrical

Construction Technology. Cancellation of the CTS in Electrical

Construction Technology as the program is duplicative of a similar

program offered at LTC Region I.

VI.

Consent Agenda

Arts & Humanities/VISC

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:

VISC-192:

Advanced Darkroom Techniques. Modify the prerequisites of VISC-

192: Advanced Darkroom Techniques to state “VISC-185: Introductory

Photography OR Permission of Instructor.” Current prerequisite is

VISC-185: Introductory Photography.”

Arts & Humanities/VISC

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:

VISC-214:

Computer Graphics II. Modify the prerequisites of VISC-214:

Computer Graphics II to state “VISC-102: Introduction to Graphic

Design AND VISC-204: Computer Graphics I.” Current prerequisite is

VISC-204 Computer Graphics I; Pre OR Co-requisite VISC-102:

Introduction to Graphic Design.”

Arts & Humanities/VISC

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:

VISC-224:

Computer Graphics III. Modify the prerequisite requirement of VISC-

224: Computer Graphics III to state “VISC-102: Introduction to

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Graphic Design AND VISC-204: Computer Graphics I.” Current

prerequisite is VISC-204 Computer Graphics I.

Arts & Humanities/VISC

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:

VISC-226: Web

Design on the Mac. Modify the prerequisite requirement of VISC-226:

Web Design on the Mac to state “VISC-204: Computer Graphics I AND

VISC-214: Computer Graphics II AND VISC-224: Computer Graphics

III.” Current prerequisite is VISC is VISC-225: Digital Imaging.

Arts & Humanities/VISC

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:

VISC-234:

Computer Graphics IV. Modify the prerequisite requirements of VISC-

234: Computer Graphics IV to state “VISC-214: Computer Graphics II

AND VISC-224: Computer Graphics III.” Current prerequisite is

VISC-224: Computer Graphics III.

Business & Technology/BUSL

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:

BUSL-244:

Introduction to International Business Law. Modify the prerequisite

requirements of BUSL-244: Introduction to International Business

Law to state “BUSG-200: International Business.” Current

prerequisites are BUSL-241 OR BUSL-242 OR Permission of

Instructor.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Co-requisite Requirement:

VETT-105: Animal

Anatomy and Physiology. Delete the co-requisite requirement of

VETT-106: Animal Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory from VETT-

105: Animal Anatomy and Physiology.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Co-requisite Requirement:

VETT-106: Animal

Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory. Delete the co-requisite

requirement of VETT-105: Animal Anatomy and Physiology from

VETT-106: Animal Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Co-requisite Requirement:

VETT-121: Animal

Nursing Skills I. Delete the co-requisite requirement of VETT-131:

Surgical Nursing for Veterinary Technicians from VETT-121: Animal

Nursing Skills I.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Co-requisite Requirement:

VETT-131: Surgical

Nursing for Veterinary Technicians. Delete the co-requisite

requirement of VETT-121: Animal Nursing Skills I from VETT-131:

Surgical Nursing for Veterinary Technicians.

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Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Co-requisite Requirement:

VETT-135: Clinical

Pathology I. Delete the co-requisite requirement of VETT-136: Clinical

Pathology I Laboratory from VETT-135: Clinical Pathology.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Co-requisite Requirement:

VETT-136: Clinical

Pathology I Laboratory. Delete the co-requisite requirement of VETT-

135: Clinical Pathology I from VETT-136: Clinical Pathology I

Laboratory.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Prerequisite and Co-requisite Requirements:

VETT-141: Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians. Modify the

prerequisite requirements of VETT-141: Anesthesia for Veterinary

Technicians to state “Acceptance into Veterinary Technology Program.”

Prerequisite currently states “VETT-125: Pharmacology for Veterinary

Technicians.” Delete the co-requisite of VETT-157: Clinical Externship

I from VETT-141: Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Prerequisite and Co-requisite Requirements:

VETT-157: Clinical Externship I. Modify the prerequisite

requirements of VET-157: Clinical Externship I to state “Acceptance

into Veterinary Technology Program.” Prerequisite currently states

“VETT-121: Animal Nursing Skills I AND VETT-131: Surgical Nursing

Skills for Veterinary Technicians AND VETT-136: Clinical Pathology I

Laboratory.” Delete the co-requisites of VETT-141: Anesthesia for

Veterinary Technicians and VETT-145: Radiology for Veterinary

Technicians from VETT-157: Clinical Externship I.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Prerequisite and Co-requisite Requirements:

VETT-205: Small Animal Medicine. Modify the prerequisite

requirement of VETT-205: Small Animal Medicine to state “Acceptance

into the Veterinary Technology program.” Prerequisite currently

states “VETT-157: Clinical Externship I.” Delete the co-requisite of

VETT-227: Clinical Externship II from VETT-205: Small Animal

Medicine.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Prerequisite and Co-requisite Requirements:

VETT-221: Animal Nursing Skills II. Modify the prerequisite

requirement of VETT-221: Animal Nursing Skills II to state

“Acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program.” Prerequisite

currently states “VETT-121: Animal Nursing Skills I.” Delete the co-

requisite of VETT-227: Clinical Externship II from VETT-221: Animal

Nursing Skills II.

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Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Prerequisite and Co-requisite Requirements:

VETT-227: Clinical Externship II. Modify the prerequisite

requirement of VETT-227: Clinical Externship II to state “Acceptance

into the Veterinary Technology program.” Prerequisite currently

states “VETT-157: Clinical Externship I.” Delete the co-requisite of

VETT-221: Laboratory Animal Medicine and Nursing from VETT-227:

Clinical Externship II.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Prerequisite and Co-requisite Requirements:

VETT-235: Clinical Pathology II. Modify the prerequisite requirement

of VETT-235: Clinical Pathology II to state “Acceptance into the

Veterinary Technology program.” Prerequisite currently states

“VETT-135: Clinical Pathology I AND VETT-136: Clinical Pathology I

Laboratory.” Delete the co-requisite of VETT-227: Clinical Externship

II from VETT-235: Clinical Pathology II.

Allied Health/VETT

Change of Course Prerequisite and Co-requisite Requirements:

VETT-257: Clinical Externship III. Modify the prerequisite

requirement of VETT-257: Clinical Externship III to state “Acceptance

into the Veterinary Technology program.” Prerequisite currently

states “VETT-227: Clinical Externship II.” Delete the co-requisite of

VETT-235: Clinical Pathology II from VETT-257: Clinical Externship

III.

Business & Technology/ACCT

Revision of Master Syllabus

: Revise the Master Syllabi for ACCT-

111: Fundamentals of Accounting; ACCT-205: Principles of Financial

Accounting; ACCT-211: Managerial Accounting; ACCT-214: Tax

Accounting – Individuals; ACCT-215: Tax Accounting – Corporations;

ACCT-218: Payroll Accounting; ACCT-221: Computerized Accounting

Using Peachtree; ACCT-222: Computerized Accounting Using

Quickbooks; ACCT-230: Governmental Accounting.

Business & Technology/BUSG

Revision of Master Syllabus:

Revise the Master Syllabi for BUSG-

115: Starting A New Business; BUSG-125: Personal Finance; BUSG-

178: Business Communication; BUSG-200: International Business;

BUSG-224: Business Computer Applications.

Business & Technology/ECON

Revision of Master Syllabus:

Revise the Master Syllabi for ECON-

201: Macroeconomics and ECON-202: Microeconomics.

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Business & Technology/MANG

Revision of Master Syllabus:

Revise the Master Syllabi for MANG-

101: Human Relations in Business, MANG-201: Principles of

Management, and MANG-228: International Management.

Business & Technology/MARK

Revision of Master Syllabus:

Revise the Master Syllabi for MARK-

212: Advertising; MARK-213: Retailing; and MARK-220: International

Marketing.

Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: CIVT-100:

Elementary Surveying. Delete the prerequisite requirement of

Algebra and Trigonometry from CIVT-100: Elementary Surveying.

Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: CIVT-105:

Advanced Surveying. Modify the prerequisite requirement of CIVT-

105: Advanced Surveying to state “CIVT-100: Elementary Surveying.”

Prerequisite currently states “CIVT-101” and this course is no longer

offered.

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Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: CIVT-115: Civil

Drafting. Modify the prerequisite requirement of CIVT-115: Civil

Drafting to state “CADD-125: Drafting I.” Prerequisite currently

states “CADD-125: Drafting I AND CIVT-110: Construction Graphics

and Blueprint Reading; AND MATH-129: Trigonometry.”

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Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: CIVT-150:

Materials of Construction. Delete the prerequisite requirement of

CIVT-110: Construction Graphics and Blueprint Reading from CIVT-

150: Materials of Construction.

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Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: CIVT-201:

Structural Statistics. Modify the prerequisite requirement of CIVT-

201: Structural Statistics to state “MATH-118: Algebra for College

Students.” Prerequisite currently states “Trigonometry.”

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Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: CIVT-232: Project

Supervision. Delete the prerequisite requirement of CIVT-150:

Materials of Construction from CIVT-232: Project Management.

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Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: CIVT-240:

Construction Management. Delete the prerequisite requirements of

CIVT-110: Construction Graphics and Blueprint Reading AND CIVT-

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150: Materials of Construction from CIVT-240: Construction

Management.

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Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: CIVT-251: Soil

Mechanics and Foundation. Modify the prerequisite requirement of

CIVT-251: Soil Mechanics and Foundation to state “MATH-118:

Algebra for College Students.” Prerequisite currently states “CIVT-

202: Structural Strengths of Materials.”

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Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: CIVT-256: Design

Applications. Delete the prerequisite of CIVT-202: Structural

Strengths of Materials from CIVT-256: Design Applications.

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Business & Technology/CIVT

Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements

: CIVT-288:

Construction Contracting and Laws. Delete the prerequisite

requirements of CIVT-100: Elementary Surveying AND CIVT-102:

Elementary Surveying Lab AND CIVT-110: Construction Graphics and

Blueprint Reading from CIVT-288: Construction Contracting and

Laws.

VII.

Old Business

Communication/READ

Revision of Grading Policies:

Reading courses will use the following

grading system: “D” or “F” – Repeat the same course; “A,” “B,” or “C” –

Developmental Reading requirement met by coursework and Exit

examination: no additional coursework in READ is required. “YA,”

“YB,” or “YC” – students must continue another semester in READ

courses as skills as demonstrated by Exit examination do not equate to

reading proficiency at the college level.

VIII.

Adjournment

IX.

Next Meeting:

January 30, 2009

(Scheduled Meeting).