Approved: February 13, 2009
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, November 21, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.
City Park Campus – Lac Maurepas (Building 23, Second Floor)
MINUTES
I.
Call to Order:
The Meeting of the Curriculum Committee was called to
order by Harold Gaspard, Chair at 2:04p.m.
II.
Roll Call
Present were: Lester Adelsberg Sarah Inman
Sal Anselmo Leroy Kendrick
Mary Bartholomew Missy LaCour
Jennifer Bennett Anne LaVance
Rene Cintron Claudia Martinez
Janet Colletti Sallye Raymond
Greg Dawson Vance Roux
Harold Gaspard Dolores Smith
Ray Gisclair Tim Stamm
Thomas Gruber Antonette Tardo
Sheila Hickman Dianne Thames
Absent/Attending Donna Alley Patrice Moore
To other business: Wayne Chalona Cheryl Myers
Ashley Chitwood Mike Nixon
Maria Cisneros Warren Puneky
Arnel Cosey Suzanne Riche
Harolyn Cumlet Kim Rugon
Chris Doyle Deborah Skevington
Patricia Egers Lauren Tarrantino
Elizabeth Wilson
III.
Minutes of meeting of October 10, 2008
IV.
Curriculum Operations Report – Tim Stamm
V.
New Business
a)
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
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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. Motion to accept proposal contingent upon revision of
Master Syllabus to correct format.
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew;
Second: Leroy Kendrick; Carried, Unanimously].
b)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered and items combined for discussion,
Original Agenda Placement Items V.b. to V.c.
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. Motion to accept proposals
[Motion:
Mary Bartholomew; Second: Sheila Hickman; Carried,
Unanimously].
c)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered and items combined for discussion,
Original Agenda Placement Items V.d to V.e.
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.” Motion to accept proposal
[Motion:
Mary Bartholomew; Second: Diane Thames; Carried,
Unanimously].
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d)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V.f.
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. Motion to accept proposal
contingent upon revision of Master Syllabus to correct format
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Sallye Raymond; Carried,
Unanimously].
e)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item
V.g.
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. Motion to accept proposal contingent
upon revision of Master Syllabus to correct format
[Motion: Mary
Bartholomew; Second: Ray Gisclair; Carried, Unanimously].
f)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Items V.
h. to V. i.
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.
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.
Motion to accept proposals
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second:
Anne LaVance; Carried, Unanimously].
g)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V.j.
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;
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VISC-242: Digital Photography; and VISC-247: Cartooning/Comic Book
Portfolio to list of approved VISC Electives. Total Program Hours
remain the same. Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Mary
Bartholomew; Second: Lester Adelsberg; Carried,
Unanimously].
h)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda PlacementItem V.k.
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. Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Mary
Bartholomew; Second: Sallye Raymond; Carried,
Unanimously].
i)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Item V.l.
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
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
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LCTCS-MATH-110/1100: College Algebra; PHYS-141: General Ph
I: same course as LCTCS-PHYS-210/2010: Physics I; PHYS-142:
General Physics II: same course as LCTCS-PHYS-220/2020: Phys
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.
Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Leroy
ysics
ics II;
:
Kendrick; Second: Mary
artholomew; Carried, Unanimously].
genda was reordered, Original Agenda Placement Items
B
j)
Note:
The A
V.m to V. n
Business & Technology/ACCT
Course Revision
: ACCT-201: Accounting I. Reduce the course
lecture-lab-credit/contact hours of ACCT-201: Accounting I from 4
4/60
to
3-0-3/45. The credit hour/contact hour revision will more
accurate
-0-
ly 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
4/60
to
3-0-3/45. The credit hour/contact hour revision will more
accurately reflect current teaching and learning activities in the
course. Motion to accept proposals
[Motion: Mary
-0-
Bartholomew;
econd: Ray Gisclair; Carried, Unanimously].
k)
Original Agenda Placement Item V.o.
S
Note:
The Agenda was reordered.
Business & Technology/ACCT
Program Revision:
Associate of Science in Accounting. Revise
Associate of Science degree in Accounting: Delete Social Science
Requirement (requirement met in Required Related Courses); Delete
Approved Elective; Total credit hours reduced from
71
to
63
. Motio
accept proposal
[Motion: Mary Bartho
the
n to
lomew; Second: Lester
delsberg; Carried, Unanimously].
genda was reordered. Original Agenda Placement Items
A
l)
Note:
The A
V.p. to V.q
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
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om
rtholomew; Second:
allye Raymond; Carried, Unanimously].
m)
riginal Agenda Placement Item V.r.
“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 fr
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.”
Motion to accept proposals
[Motion: Mary Ba
S
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. O
Business & Technology/MANG
Change of Course Description:
MANG-222: Small Busines
Management. Change the description of MANG-222 to state
“Capstone course to the Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Management program. The course brings together skills and
competencies developed in other programmatic courses. Student
prepare for professional-level business plans to launch or bett
manage business endeavors.” Current description: “Study of
management principles and their application to small business.”
Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Mary Bar
s
s
er
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tholomew; Second:
heila Hickman; Carried, Unanimously].
n)
riginal Agenda Placement Item V.s.
S
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. O
Business & Technology/MANG
Change of Course Prerequisite Requirements:
MANG-222: S
Business Management. Modify the prerequisite requirements o
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.
Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Mary Bar
mall
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tholomew; Second:
Sallye Raymond; Carried, Unanimously].
Approved: February 13, 2009
o)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V. t.
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.
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.” Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Sheila Hickman; Carried,
Unanimously].
p)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Or
iginal Placement Item V.u.
Business & Technology/BUSG
Change of Course Description:
BUSG-131: Internship. Change the
description of BUSG-131 to state: “Application of skills and knowledge
learned in the classroom. Students gain real world experience by
working in their chosen field of study.” Current description: “Career-
oriented course emphasizing practical aspects of 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.” Motion to accept
proposal
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Sallye Raymond;
Carried, Unanimously].
q)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V.v.
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.” Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Sheila Hickman; Carried,
Unanimously].
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r)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V.w.
Business & Technology/MANG
Change of Course Description:
MANG-224: Supervision. Change
the description of MANG-224: Supervision to state “Analyzes the
processes and structures to prepare students 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.” Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Mary
Bartholomew; Second: Sallye Raymond; Carried,
Unanimously].
s)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V.x.
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.”
Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second:
Sallye Raymond; Carried, Unanimously].
t)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V. y.
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.”
Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second:
Sheila Hickman; Carried, Unanimously].
Approved: February 13, 2009
u)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V.z.
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. Motion to accept proposal
[Motion:
Lester Adelsberg; Second: Mary Bartholomew; Carried,
Unanimously].
v)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V.aa.
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. Motion to accept proposal
[Motion:
Leroy Kendrick; Second: Sheila Hickman; Carried,
Unanimously].
w)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V.bb.
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 focuses 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. Motion to accept proposal.
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Lester Adelsberg;
Carried, Unanimously].
x)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered and items combined for discussion..
Original Placement Items V.cc to V.ee.
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 associated 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.
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.
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
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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. Motion to accept proposals
[Motion:
Mary Bartholomew; Second: Sheila Hickman; Carried,
Unanimously].
y)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement
Item V.
ff.
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
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. Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew;
Second: Leroy Kendrick; Carried Unanimously].
z)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement
Item V.gg
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
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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. Motion to accept
proposal
[Motion: Sallye Raymond; Second: Sheila Hickman;
Carried, Unanimously].
aa)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V.hh.
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
57
to
59
. Motion
tabled pending additional review and discussion of BIOL-114:
Nutrition versus DMPT-101: Medical Nutrition Therapy.
bb)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered and items combined for discussion.
Original Placement Items V.ii. to V.xx.
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
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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.”
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.
Students explore and develop values, attitudes, and skills necessary to
become effective members of the health care team.”
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.”
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.”
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
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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:
“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.”
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.”
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
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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.”
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).”
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.”
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.”
Allied Health/PTAP
Change of Course Description
: PTAP-214: Pathophysiological
Conditions III. Modify the course description of PTAP-214:
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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.”
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.”
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.”
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
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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.”
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.”
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.” Motion to accept
proposals
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew; Second: Lester
Adelsberg; Carried, Unanimously].
cc)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Items
V.yy. to
V.zz
.
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. Motion to accept proposals
[Motion:
Leroy Kendrick; Second: Ray Gisclair; Carried, Unanimously].
dd)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V aaa.
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. Motion to accept
proposal
[Motion: Lester Adelsberg; Second: Ray Gisclair;
Carried, Unanimously].
ee)
Note:
The Agenda was reordered. Original Placement Item V.bbb.
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. Motion to accept proposal
[Motion:
Lester Adelsberg; Second: Ray Gisclair; Carried, Unanimously].
VI.
Consent Agenda
a)
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.”
b)
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.”
c)
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.
d)
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.
e)
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.
f)
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.
g)
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.
h)
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.
i)
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.
j)
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.
k)
Allied Health/VETT
Change of Course Co-requisite Requirement:
VETT-135: Clinical
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Pathology I. Delete the co-requisite requirement of VETT-136: Clinical
Pathology I Laboratory from VETT-135: Clinical Pathology.
l)
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.
m)
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.
n)
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.
o)
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.
p)
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.
q)
Allied Health/VETT
Change of Course Prerequisite and Co-requisite Requirements:
VETT-227: Clinical Externship II. Modify the prerequisite
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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.
r)
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.
s)
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.
t)
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.
u)
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.
v)
Business & Technology/ECON
Revision of Master Syllabus:
Revise the Master Syllabi for ECON-
201: Macroeconomics and ECON-202: Microeconomics.
w)
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.
x)
Business & Technology/MARK
Revision of Master Syllabus:
Revise the Master Syllabi for MARK-
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212: Advertising; MARK-213: Retailing; and MARK-220: International
Marketing.
y)
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.
z)
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.
aa)
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.”
bb)
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.
cc)
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.”
dd)
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.
ee)
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-
150: Materials of Construction from CIVT-240: Construction
Management.
ff)
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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gg)
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.
hh)
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.
Motion to accept Consent Agenda
[Motion: Mary Bartholomew;
Second: Leroy Kendrick; Carried, Unanimously].
VII.
Old Business
a)
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. Motion to accept proposal
[Motion: Ray Gisclair; Second: Mary Bartholomew; Carried,
Unanimously].
VIII.
Adjournment 4:05pm
IX.
Next Meeting:
January 30, 2009
(Scheduled Meeting).
