The Annual Reports for 2001 through 2007 follow the Report for 2007-2008

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNION COUNTY COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2007-2008

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

 Professors:

1. Phillip Papas (Economics, Government, and History Department) – Chair of the Curriculum Committee for 2007-2008

2. Susannah Chewning (English Department) – Chair of the New Course/New Program Subcommittee for 2007-2008

3. Paula Belmonte (Business Department)

4. Susan Bissett (Library)

5. Carl Cuttita (English Department)

6. James Lind (Chemistry Department)

7. Everett Zanes (Biology Department)

8. Ivan Strom (ETA) – Committee webmaster

9. Dmitriy Kupis (Business Department)

10. Joanne Kennedy (Mathematics Department)

11. Michele Cislo (Practical Nursing) – Committee secretary

12. Jennifer McCarthy (Paramedical)

13. Xue-Mei Hu (Psychology/Sociology)

14. Barbara Smalley (Muhlenberg)

The following are all new and revised programs and courses which were approved by the Curriculum Committee for the academic year 2007-2008.

NEW PROGRAMS APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE AND BY THE FULL FACULTY

Associate in Applied Science

            Automotive Technology Program (ETA Department)

·        approved by the Curriculum Committee at its May 2007 meeting

·        approved by the Faculty on October 17, 2007

NEW COURSES APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

PSY 204: Human Lifespan Development (Psychology/Sociology Department)

            * This course was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its May 2007 meeting and brought before the Faculty (on an FYI basis) on October 17, 2007.

  Course Description:

Human Life Span provides the context to understand the significant practical and theoretical developments over the course of human life. Life Span development begins with prenatal experience, continues with birth and progresses through infancy, early and middle childhood, the adolescent period, and the major stages of development through adulthood into issues related to the end of life. The major domains of the developmental cycle (physical, cognitive and social-emotional) will be the focus points around which theoretical and practical considerations will be presented and discussed. 3 Lecture hours per week; 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 101

**The following new courses are part of the AAS Program in Automotive Technology approved by the Curriculum Committee at its May 2007 meeting and by the Faculty on October 17, 2007.

 AUT 100: Automotive Fundamentals

 Course Description:

This course is an introduction to basic automotive fundamentals. Students will be taught safety, computer software and information retrieval from service manuals and business based software programs, basic hand tools, power tools, specialty tools, and their uses and applications. Fasteners and thread repair techniques will also be covered. Basic car component identification, services, and maintenance will also be presented to the students. This is an introduction course to familiarize new students with no prior automotive background and is a requirement before entering the Automotive Technology Program. The ability to test out of this course will be offered to students with prior automotive experience.

3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory Hours per week; 4 credits

AUT 101: Steering/Suspension Systems

 Course Description:

            This course is designed to teach the principles of automotive steering/suspension systems and wheel alignment. Basic tire construction, ratings, repairs, dismounting and mounting procedures are covered. Static and dynamic wheel balancing procedures will finish the tire segment. This program will cover fundamentals of short/long-arm, and strut suspension which includes the components that are individually part of the suspension systems and how they operate. Various steering linkage systems, components, operation, differences between manual and power steering and how they apply to steering, suspension, and four wheel alignment will be discussed. The basics of two and four wheel alignment and the related geometry will be taught to the students during the wheel alignment segment of the course.

            Students will learn strategy-based diagnostic routines, in order to interpret and verify customer concerns and to perform tests to determine the causes of problems. Students will perform hands on repairs related to tires, steering and suspension components as well as actual wheel alignments.

3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory Hours per week; 4 credits

AUT 102: Manual Drive Trains

 Course Description:

            This course covers the manual drive train and the components that are individually part of it. Covered are front wheel, rear wheel drive, four wheel drive and all wheel drive transmissions systems. The power delivery to the wheels through the clutch, transmission, differential and drive shafts are part of this course. Theory, noise diagnostics and overhaul procedures will be covered within this phase. Constant velocity axles and drive shaft overhaul will be covered as well. Included within this module will be a section on diagnostics, noise, and vibration causes and repairs.

3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours per week; 4 Credits

AUT 103: Brake Systems

 Course Description:

            The brake course prepares the student to diagnose and repair brake systems in the automotive field. This course builds upon the essential laws of physics, motion, forces, hydraulics, thermodynamics, and chemical reactions, and how these principles apply to th operation of the automotive brake system. The course will cover the energy conversion of motion changed to heat energy (when brakes are applied), the effects of weight and speed on braking and stopping distance, thermal expansion, friction, force, and coefficient of disc/drum brakes; including, how they operate, brake-fluid properties, diagnosis, component replacement/repair/adjustment, disc/drum machining, power-assist units, and the fabrication (double flaring) of brake lines. The student will learn strategy-based diagnostic routines for interpreting and verifying customer concerns and proper operation. Through the inspection, testing, or measurement of component(s) operation, the student will learn to apply this knowledge to determine needed repair(s) and to implement the repair(s).

3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours per week; 4 Credits

AUT 121: Automotive Electrical 1

 Course Description:

            This ASE certified course is a basic automotive electrical course designed to cover the theory of electricity. The course will cover the basic applied electrical principles, basic component operation such as bulbs, relays, diodes, magnetism, and test equipment, moving toward chemical development of electricity (the battery) and the development of electromagnetism in its applied use in the starting and charging of systems.

3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours per week; 4 Credits

AUT 122: Automotive Electrical 2

 Course Description:

            This course will build on the basic applied electrical principles from Automotive Electrical 1 and apply them to individual systems of the automobile. A diagnostic strategy will be developed to allow the student to be able to diagnose and repair electrical problems. The horn, lighting, wiper and washer systems will be covered as well as dash instrumentation and motorized accessories within the automobile. The applied use of electrical test equipment will be mandatory during this phase.

3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours per week; 4 Credits

AUT 131: Automotive Engine Performance 1

 Course Description:

            This ASE certified based course is an introduction to the basic interrelationship of the engine, ignition, fuel, and exhaust systems that is called, engine performance. This course will cover the basics of the ignition system, basic engine operation, basic fuel and its delivery. The byproduct of their united functions which is exhaust and emissions will be discussed. Basic diagnostics and maintenance of these systems will be taught.

3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours per week; 4 Credits

AUT 201: Engine Repair

 Course Description:

            This course is designed to introduce the student to engine construction, diagnosis, and repair/rebuilding procedures. The student will learn the basic construction and operation of a four stroke engine, types, classifications, and ratings. Components, hardware, and service tools that are part of the short block assembly and valve train will be discussed. Engine sub systems; cooling, lubrication, starting, fuel, and emissions will be included within engine repair. Engine overhaul procedures and common engine mechanical repairs will be taught during this phase. An engine teardown, measurement, analysis, and reassembly will be a requirement of the course. Diagnosis and troubleshooting engine mechanical problems will be covered in this phase.

3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours per week; 4 Credits

AUT 202: Automotive A/C & Heating

 Course Description:

            This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic theories and principles of refrigeration and their applications in the automotive air conditioning and heating system. The student will study the basic theories and principles of refrigerant, safety and environmental concerns, and the related tools and equipment needed to service these systems. The student will learn the associated electrical system controls and operations that allow air delivery, filtration, and temperature control into the automobile. The cooling system in relation to the heating system of the automobile will be covered. The student will perform related hands-on tasks to recharge, evacuate, purge, and diagnose heating and A/C problems. Included in this course will be the information and test for handling automotive refrigerant.

3 Lecture and 3 Laboratory hours per week; 4 Credits

***The following three courses (UCC 103, UCC 201, and UCC 203) were approved by the Curriculum Committee at its April 2, 2008 meeting.

 UCC 103: Peer Leadership I

 Course Description:

            This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students working as Academic Mentors in UCC 101 to receive academic credit for their work in the classroom. In addition to their basic responsibilities as Academic Mentors, students in this class will be expected to complete weekly journals, meet frequently with the Mentor Liaison and/or UCC 101 Coordinators, and complete a 3-5 page paper on a subject relevant to UCC 101 as agreed upon by the student and his or her faculty mentor.

2 Lecture hours per week; 2 credits

UCC 201: Peer Leadership II

Course Description:

This course is a continuation of UCC 103 for those students who wish to complete the Certificate of Achievement in Peer Leadership. It is designed to provide an opportunity for students working as Academic Mentors in UCC 101 to receive academic credit for their work in the classroom. In addition to their basic responsibilities as Academic Mentors, students in this class will be expected to complete weekly journals, meet frequently with the Mentor Liaison and/or UCC 101 Coordinators, and complete a 3-5 page paper on a subject relevant to UCC 101 as agreed upon by the student and his or her faculty mentor.

2 Lecture hours per week; 2 credits

UCC 203: Topics in Peer Leadership

Course Description:

This course will be an independent study. The students will work with the Coordinator or a faculty member agreed upon by the Coordinator and will complete a research project based on a subject relevant and interesting to the student (within the student’s major, for example, or career plan) that is also relevant to UCC 101, the First Year Seminar here at UCC or elsewhere. This will be an opportunity for a student to practice sophisticated research skills, work closely with a faculty member on a subject of mutual interest, and possibly assist the Institute for the First Year with research on assessment, student outcomes, or other topics or research relevant to the first year.

2 Lecture hours per week; 2 credits

REVISED PROGRAMS APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE AND BY THE FULL FACULTY

Associate in Applied Science

            Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (Muhlenberg)

·        Program changes were approved by the Curriculum Committee at its November 7, 2007 meeting.

·        Program changes were approved by the Faculty at the November 28, 2007 Faculty Meeting.

Associate in Arts

            International Studies Program

·        Program changes were approved by the Curriculum Committee at its December 5, 2007 meeting.

·        Program changes were approved by the Faculty at the January 30, 2008 Faculty Meeting

Associate in Applied Science

            Paralegal Studies Program

·        Program changes were approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

·        Program changes were approved by the Faculty at the February 20, 2008 Faculty Meeting

Associate in Applied Science

            Automotive Technology Program

·        Program changes were approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

·        Program changes were approved by the Faculty at the February 20, 2008 Faculty Meeting

Associate in Applied Science

            Computer Science Program

·        Program change* was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

·        Program change* was announced to the Faculty at the February 20, 2008 Faculty Meeting

*CIS 210: Principles of Information Security was added to the list of technical electives.  

REVISED COURSES APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

BUS 110: Business and Technology

·        Changes to the prerequisites: from CIS 100 or CIS 117 to ENG 089 and ENG 099.

·         The changes to the prerequisites for this course were approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

CIS 111: Integrating Technology in the Curriculum

·        Prerequisite was added: ADM 101

·        The addition of ADM 101 as a prerequisite for CIS 111 was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

 LGL 238: Paralegal Internship/LGL 290: Paralegal Internship

·        LGL 238: Paralegal Internship was deleted and LGL 290 (Paralegal Internship) remains an active course but with a change to the course description

·        The deletion of LGL 238 and the change to the course description for LGL 290 were approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

* LGL 290: Paralegal Internship

Old Description:

Students gain hands-on work experience in a legal environment while working 15 hours per week for a total of 300 hours for the semester. The goal of the experience is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the realities of the “working-world.” Participants will be potentially placed in private law offices, corporate legal departments, public agencies, legal services, and other organizations. Students meet with department chair at the beginning of the semester for an orientation meeting and once a month thereafter to discuss internship goals and their progress. This course is a paralegal elective in the Program and will be taken in the last semester before the student graduates. Prerequisites: LGL 210 and 221, prior approval of Program Director and minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and completion of 30 credits of college work. 3 credit hours

 New Description:

            Students gain hands-on work experience in a legal environment while working at least a total of 150 hours during the semester. The goal of the experience is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the realities of the working world. Participants may be placed in private law offices, corporate legal departments, public agencies, legal services agencies, or other organizations. Students meet with the Coordinator of Paralegal Studies at the beginning of the semester for an orientation meeting and regularly thereafter to discuss internship goals and their progress. This course is an elective in the Paralegal Studies curriculum. Prerequisites: LGL 110, 111, at least 30 credits completed, and approval of the Coordinator

LGL 101: Ethics and the Legal Profession

·        Title change to Introduction to Paralegal Studies

·        The change in the title for LGL 101 from Ethics and the Legal Profession to Introduction to Paralegal Studies was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

·        Prerequisites were added: ENG 089, 099

 * LGL 101 is now Introduction to Paralegal Studies

LGL 110: Legal Research

·        LGL 101 (Introduction to Paralegal Studies) replaced ENG 101 as the co-requisite for this course. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

LGL 120: Contract Law

·        LGL 101 (Introduction to Paralegal Studies) replaced LGL 111 (Legal Writing) as the prerequisite for this course. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

LGL 140: Property Law

·        LGL 101 (Introduction to Paralegal Studies) replaced LGL 111 (Legal Writing) as the prerequisite for this course. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

LGL 210: Tort Law

·        LGL 101 (Introduction to Paralegal Studies) replaced LGL 111 (Legal Writing) as the prerequisite for this course. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

LGL 220: Litigation I

·        LGL 110 (Introduction to Paralegal Studies) and LGL 110 (Legal Research) replaced LGL 111 (Legal Writing) as prerequisites for this course. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

LGL 230: Family Law

·        LGL 101 (Introduction to Paralegal Studies) replaced LGL 111 (Legal Writing) and LGL 120 (Contract Law) as the prerequisite for this course. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

LGL 231: Criminal Law

·        LGL 101 (Introduction to Paralegal Studies) replaced LGL 110 (Legal Research) and LGL 210 (Tort Law) as the prerequisite for this course. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

LGL 235: Wills, T & E

·        LGL 101 (Introduction to Paralegal Studies) replaced LGL 111 (Legal Writing) and LGL 120 (Contract Law) as the prerequisite for this course. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

LGL 260: Employment Law

·        LGL 111 (Legal Writing) was removed as a prerequisite for this course. The only prerequisite now required for this course is LGL 120 (Contract Law). This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

LGL 290: Paralegal Internship

·        LGL 210 (Tort Law), LGL 221 (Litigation II), approval of Program Director, completion of 30 credits, and Minimum GPA 3.0 (catalog under LGL 290) was replaced as a prerequisite for this course. These requirements were replaced by LGL 110 (Legal Research), LGL 111 (Legal Writing), at least 30 credits completed, and Approval of Coordinator as prerequisites. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its February 6, 2008 meeting

MAT 113: Business Mathematics

·        MAT 113 was approved to be offered in an online format. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its April 2, 2008 meeting.

MAT 125: Survey of Special Topics in Mathematics

·        Changes to prerequisites:

Old prerequisites: MAT 117 or MAT 119 or special permission by the department based on demonstrated proficiency.

 New prerequisites: A satisfactory score on the Mathematics portion of the College Basic Skills Test, or grade of “C” or better in MAT 016 or MAT 022, or successful completion of MAT 117 or MAT 119, or equivalent, or special permission by the department based on demonstrated proficiency.

This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its April 2, 2008 meeting

HIS 270: The Classical Heritage of Greece and Rome

·        Course description change. This change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its April 2, 2008 meeting.

 Old Description:

An introduction to Greek and Roman history and culture through on site visitations in Sicily and Rome. Sicily has more extant Greek temples than are found in modern day Greece. Rome is a treasure trove of history for any age since the days of the early Roman republic. Personal experiences and guided readings link the present with the past in this exciting course.

 New Description:

            This course is an introduction to classical Greek and Roman history. Topics include the rise of the Greek city-states, the Trojan War, the political influence of Sparta and Athens, the Greco-Persian relationship, and the Peloponnesian War. Students will also consider the historical significance of Alexander the Great, the rise and fall of the Roman Republic, and the spread of empire during Rome’s imperial stage. The course will conclude with a look at Roman culture in the second millennium and the rise of Christian Europe in the fourth century B.C.E.

AST 101: Astronomy of the Solar System

·        Course description change. This course description change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its April 2, 2008 meeting.

 Old Description:

            This course describes the nature and motions of all the solar objects: sun, planets, satellites, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Astronomical discoveries are put into historical perspective. Experiments are carried out in the William Miller Sperry Observatory to determine the mass of the earth, phases of the moon and Venus, and more. Distances and motions are calculated using only high school math. The use of sky charts and coordinate systems is presented. Open book and open notes for exams encourage the practical application of the studied material. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours

 New Description:

            This course provides a survey of the nature and underlying physics of all the solar system objects: sun, planets, satellites, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Astronomical discoveries are put into historical perspective. Experiments are carried out in the William Miller Sperry Observatory to determine the mass of the earth, phases of the moon and Venus, and more, using only high school math. Topics in optics, motion, heat, and properties of states of matter are introduced. The use of sky charts and coordinate systems is presented. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours

AST 102: Astronomy Beyond the Solar System

·        Course description change. This course description change was approved by the Curriculum Committee at its April 2, 2008 meeting

 Old Description:

            This course covers objects outside the solar system, including stars, constellations, galaxies, and the universe. The brightness and spectral (color) classes of stars are investigated along with the life history of typical stars. The course then covers how stars are clustered into galaxies, and the relationships of galaxies to each other in the universe. In the William Miller Sperry Observatory, the spectroscope is employed to examine spectral lines of stellar gases. These lines tell us the stuff of which stars are made. Additional experiments cover items such as constellations, classification of stars, the Milky Way, and the structure of the universe. In doing the experiments using basic math, students discover anew what great astronomers of the past have found. Open book and open notes for exams encourage the practical application of the studied material. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours

 New Description:

            This course provides a survey of the nature and underlying physics of objects outside the solar system, including stars, constellations, galaxies, and the universe. The brightness and spectral (color) classes of stars are investigated along with the life history of typical stars. The course then covers how stars are clustered into galaxies, and the relationships of galaxies to each other in the universe. In the William Miller Sperry Observatory, the spectroscope is employed to examine spectral lines of stellar gases. These lines tell us the stuff of which stars are made. Additional experiments cover items such as constellations, classification of stars, the Milky Way, and the structure of the universe. In doing the experiments using basic math, students discover anew what great astronomers of the past have found. Topics in optics, heat, gas laws, forces, relativity, and the atom are introduced. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours

PILOT COURSES BROUGHT BEFORE THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

* The following Pilot Courses were brought before the Curriculum Committee at its October 3, 2007 meeting on an FYI basis.

BIO 005: The Human Body: Levels of Organization for the English Language Learner

 Course Description:

            This course is an introduction to the basic mechanisms underlying the organization of the human body. These levels of organization provide the building blocks upon which the human body functions; understanding this will enhance the students’ ability to understand the fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology. Students will also gain a level of comfort in using scientific vocabulary.

            Through studying the function of selected basic body systems, the student will learn how the body uses these basic mechanisms to enable the body to function in a healthy state. Deviations from the state of health and wellness will be discussed in terms of poorly functioning human body basic mechanisms.

3 Lecture Hours; 3 Institutional Credits

Co-requisites: ESL 051, ESL 052, ESL 085, ESL 086

BIO 006: Introduction to the Human Body for English Language Learners

 Course Description:

            This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology for level 6 ESL students. It is designed for students who have limited experience in learning the material in an English language format.

The course is intended to use a variety of learning tools, including online resources. It will be prepared such that it may be taught in the “traditional” classroom format or the online format. The theme for the course will be a human body organ systems approach.

3 Lecture Hours; 3 Institutional Credits

Co-requisites: ESL 061, ESL 062, ESL 095, ESL 096

**The following courses were brought before the Curriculum Committee at its November 7, 2007 meeting on an FYI basis:

ESL 051/052: High Intermediate English in Allied Health for ESL

 Course Description:

            These courses are part of the fifth level of ESL instruction. They are designed for students whose native language is not English and who plan to major in Allied Health programs. ESL 051/052 serves as a support course for ESL reading (ESL 085) and writing (ESL 095) classes and BIO 005. It includes instruction in (a) high intermediate level structure skills and (b) high intermediate level listening and note-taking (c) study skill topics based on Anatomy and Physiology/Allied Health contexts. The goal is to give English Language preparation to succeed at the college level and Allied Health programs.

Prerequisite: ESL 045 or ESL Placement Test

Co-requisites: ESL 085, ESL 095 and BIO 005.

6 lecture hours per week; 3 credit hours each

 Students who are successful in passing this course move onto ESL 061/062 or ESL 064/065. Students who do not pass this course take ESL 054/055.

ESL 061/062: Advanced English in Allied Health for ESL

 Course Description:

            These courses are part of the sixth level of ESL instruction and are designed for students whose native language is not English and who plan to major in Allied Health programs. ESL 061/062 serves as a support course for ESL reading (ESL 086) and writing (ESL 096) classes and BIO 006. It includes instruction in (a) advanced level structure skills and (b) advanced level listening and note-taking (c) study skill topics based on Anatomy and Physiology and Allied Health contexts. The goal is to give English Language preparation to succeed at the college level and in Allied Health programs.

Prerequisite: ESL 054/055 or 051/052 or ESL Placement Test.

Co-requisites: ESL 086, ESL 096 and BIO 006.

6 lecture hours per week; 3 credit hours each

Students must pass ESL 061/062 and ESL 096 in order to continue with the writing sequence, ENG 111 and 112, which are equivalent to ENG 101 (3 credits) and a modern language elective. Students who do not pass this course must take ESL 064/065.

ESL 085: Reading I in Allied Health for ESL

 Course Description:

            ESL 085 is a Level 5 high-intermediate reading course that is designed for students whose native language is not English and who plan to major in Allied Health careers. This course is grouped together with a specific sequence of ESL courses and a Biology course (ESL 051/052, ESL 095 and BIO 005) which focus on improving English language skills in the context of Anatomy and Physiology/Allied Health. The purpose of this course is to develop reading skills and strategies for comprehending and responding to academic texts.

Prerequisites: ESL Placement Test or ESL 045.

Co-requisites: ESL 051/052, ESL 095, BIO 005.

3 lecture hours per week; 3 credit hours

Students who are successful in passing this course move on to ESL 086 or ESL 082, ESL 083 or ESL 084. Students who do not pass this course take ESL 081.

ESL 086: Reading II

Course Description:

            ESL 086 is a Level 6 advanced reading course that is designed for students whose native language is not English and who plan to major in Allied Health careers. This course is grouped together with a specific sequence of ESL courses and a Biology course (ESL 061/062, ESL 096, and BIO 006) which focus on improving English language skills in the context of Anatomy and Physiology/Allied Health. The purpose of this course is to apply advanced reading skills and strategies for comprehending and responding to academic texts.

Prerequisites: ESL 085, ESL 081 or ESL Placement Test.

Co-requisites: ESL 061/062, ESL 096 and BIO 006.

3 lecture hours; 3 credit hours

Students who are successful in passing this course are finished with ESL reading, but students may require ENG 088 or ENG 089 or no further reading course depending on their performance. Students who do not pass the class can take ESL 082, ESL 083, or ESL 084.

ESL 095: Writing I in Allied Health for ESL

Course Description:

            ESL 095 is a Level 3 high-intermediate writing course that is designed for students whose native language is not English and who plan to major in Allied Health careers. This course is grouped together with a specific sequence of ESL courses and a Biology course (ESL 051/052, ESL 085 and BIO 005) which focus on improving English language skills in the context of Anatomy and Physiology/Allied Health. The purpose of this course is to help students express their ideas fluently and accurately in English utilizing effective writing process strategies, and to introduce students to writing in response to a variety of sources.

Prerequisites: ESL 045 or ESL Placement Test

Co-requisites: ESL 051/052, ESL 086, BIO 005

3 lecture hours per week; 3 credit hours

Students who are successful in passing this course move on to ESL 096 or ESL 092. Students who do not pass this course can take ESL 091.

ESL 096: Writing II in Allied Health for ESL

Course Description:

            ESL 096 is a Level 6 advanced writing course that is designed for students whose native language is not English and who plan to major in Allied Health careers. This course is grouped together with a specific sequence of ESL courses and a Biology course (ESL 061/062, ESL 086 and BIO 006) which focus on improving English language skills in the context of Anatomy and Physiology/Allied Health. The purpose of this course is to extend the students ability to write academic essays that are accurate, clear and organized. The emphasis is on responding to academic sources, utilizing quotations, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

Prerequisites: ESL 095, ESL 091 or ESL Placement Test

Co-requisites: ESL 061/062, ESL 086, and BIO 006

3 lecture hours per week; 3 credit hours

Students must pass ESL 096 and ESL 061/062 in order to continue with the writing sequence, ENG 111 and ENG 112, which are equivalent to ENG 101 (3 credits) and a modern language elective. Students who do not pass this course take ESL 092.

*The 2007-2008 Annual Report respectfully submitted by Dr. Phillip Papas, Chair of the Curriculum Committee.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNION COUNTY COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE 2006-2007

MEMBERSHIP

Stanley Cohen, Mathematics, Chair of the Curriculum Committee,
Dr. Philip Papas, Eco/Hist/Gov, Chair New Course/New Program subcommittee,
Michael Banick, Library, Chair Special Projects Sub-Committee,
Melanie Whiting, Trinitas, Secretary,
Dr. Ivan Strom, ETA, Webmaster,
Paula Belmonte, Business - AS,
Elsa Bruguier, Library (replacing  M. Banick),
Dr. Susannah Chewning, Eng/FA/ML-ENG,
Michelle Cislo, Practical Nursing,
Carl Cuttita, Eng/FA/ML,
Dimitry Kupis, Business - GD,
Dr. James Lind, Chemistry,
Jennifer McCarthy, Paramedical,
Barbara Smalley, Muhlenberg,
Dr. Xue-Mei Hu, Psych/Soc,
Everett Zanes, Biology

 This report lists all new and revised programs and courses which were approved by the Curriculum Committee. For more details, refer to the minutes of the meetings of the Curriculum Committee and of the Faculty.

NEW PROGRAMS APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE AND BY THE FULL FACULTY

         Associate in Arts

                        SOCIOLOGY (Option offered through the Liberal Arts).

         Certificate

                        Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security

Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal Studies

NEW PROGRAMS APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

          Associate in Applied Science

               Automotive Technology Program, ETA

                      Technical Studies Program, ETA

NEW ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

At its April 2007 meeting the Curriculum Committee was informed of “Pathways to BSN,” a new articulation agreement between Union County College, Muhlenberg, and Kean University.

NEW COURSES APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

ENGH 102 English Composition II, Honors Studies
            PSY 204 Human Life-Span Development, Psychology
            LGL 260 Employment Law

AUT 100 Automotive Fundamentals

AUT 101 Steering/Suspension Systems

AUT 102 Manual Drive Trains

AUT 103 Brake Systems

AUT 121 Automotive Electrical 1

AUT 122 Automotive A/C & Heating

AUT 131 Automotive Engine Performance 1

AUT 201 Engine Repair

AUT 202 Automotive Electrical 2

AUT 203 Automotive Transmission

AUT 223 Automotive Electrical 3

AUT 232 Automotive Engine Performance 2

AUT 233 Automotive Engine Performance 3

REVISED PROGRAMS APPROVED BY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE AND FULL FACULTY

          Practical Nursing Program

REVISED COURSES APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

UCC 101, program coordinator to determine computer skills (for online sections)

ENGLISH

ENG 088 Introduction to College Reading       
ENG 089 Introduction to College Reading
ENG 098 Introduction to College Writing
ENG 099 Introduction to College Writing II                                                             prerequisite changes

ENGH 101 English Composition I Honors, added permission of the instructor or coordinator of Honors Studies

ENG 128 The Dynamics of Communication (prerequisite change)

ENG 129 Public Speaking (prerequisite change)           

MODERN LANGUAGES

CHN 101, 102, 111 and 112 requires approval of the Modern Languages Coordinator or the instructor for Native speakers FRE102, FRE215, GER102, ITA102, ITA215, SPA115, SPA116, SPA121,        permission of instructor added       
SPA 115 and SPA 116 updated

PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY

SOC 219/WMS 219 title change to Gender and Work

PARALEGAL

LGL 140 Property Law, lab component added 
LGL 101 Introduction to Paralegalism, title changed to Ethics and the Legal Profession

ECO/GOV/HIS,

            ECO105, ECO201, ECO202, ECO205, ECO207, ECO209, GEO201, GOV105, GOV201, GOV202, GOV203, GOV204, GOV205, GOV207, GOV208, GOV210, GOV215, GOV216, GOV270-289, HIS091, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS105, HIS106, HIS201, HIS202, HIS205,  HIS209, HIS215, HIS270-289, HIS270, HIS279, HIS281, HIS290, PHI105, PHI205, PHI206, PHI207, PHI209, PHI210, PHI212, URS101, URS201                            added permission of the instructor

            GOV 203 and GOV 204, prerequisites removed

Practical Nursing

PNU 110 syllabus and credit change

PNU 190 increased from 4 to 5 credits
PNU 191 (combined PNU 120 & 130)
PNU 210 (combined PNU 140, 150, 160)
PNU 220 (combined PNU 170 & 180)

Trinitas Nursing

NURE130, NURE131, NURE132, NURE231, NURE232, NURE240-242, NURE211, NURE212, NURE250, NURE260, NURE270, NURE280, NURE290, NUR291,
            GPA requirement increased from 2.3 to 2.5

ETA

AST101, AST102, CIM285, CIT108, CIT201, CIT203, CIT205, CIT206, CIT210, CIT215, CIT285, EGG105, EGG111, MET104, MET106, MET109, MET112, MET213, MET219, MET285, and PHY111,
            minor changes in catalog descriptions
CIM 285, added permission of the instructor,
CIT 203, added MAT 022 prerequisite
EGG 105, added ENG 089 prerequisite

BIOLOGY

BIO004, BIO104, BIO107, BIO110, BIO109, BIO111, BIO112, BIO113, BIO118, BIO202, BIO266, BIO270-279, BIO290-299, GEY101, GEY102, GEY290 – 299, PED290 -299
            minor changes in catalog descriptions

JOINT RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM (UCC/UMDNJ)

           URC 200, URC 210, URC 218, URC 220, URC 223, URC 224, URC 225, URC 228, URC 233, URC 234, URC 235, URC 237, URC 238

Most of the changes to these courses pertain to the wording of the pre- and co-requisites. In addition, the course numbers were changed from URC to RSTN to conform to UMDNJ course numbers. Thus, the new course numbers are as follows: RSTN 200, RSTN 210, RSTN 218, RSTN 220, RSTN 223, RSTN 224, RSTN 225, RSTN 228, RSTN 233, RSTN 234, RSTN 235, RSTN 237, RSTN 238.  

2006 – 2007 Annual Report submitted by Stanley Cohen, Chair of the Curriculum Committee.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNION COUNTY COLLEGE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE 2005-2006

MEMBERSHIP

Stanley Cohen, Chair of the Curriculum Committee, Mathematics,
Carl Cuttita, Chair of the New Course /New Program Subcommittee, Eng/FA/ML, Bohdan  Lukaschewsky, Chair of the Special Projects Subcommittee, ETA,
Kelly Bender, Secretary, Eng/FA/ML, Joann Levey, Webmaster, Business,
Michael Banick, Library, Janine Graf-Kirk, Trinitas, Rick Harmon, Chemistry,
Carol Healey, Practical Nursing, Andrea Mariani, Health Technologies, Don Palmer, Business, Philip Papas, Eco/Hist/Gov, Barbara Smalley, Muhlenberg, Nicole Stokes, Psych/Soc, Everett Zanes, Biology

This report lists all new and revised programs and courses which were approved by the Curriculum Committee. For more details, refer to the minutes of the meetings of the Curriculum Committee and of the Faculty.

NEW PROGRAMS APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE AND BY THE FULL FACULTY

        Associate in Science
                   Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Allied Health Services, Muhlenberg
                   Social Services, Psych/Soc, with new courses SOC 209 and SOC 207

          Associate in Applied Science
                Technical Studies, ETA
                    Hospitality Management, Business
                    Sport Management, Business

Associate in Arts
      Audio Production, ENG/FA/ML, with new courses COM 203 and
      COM 213

NEW PROGRAMS APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

Certificate
          Audio Production, Eng/FA/ML

           
NEW COURSES APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

Perioperative Specialty Elective, Muhlenberg, School of Nursing

ENGH 101 Honors English 101

ENG 247/WMS247 Women Authors

WMS 201/SOC 204 Women and Social Change

ASL211  Mentoring – Skills Development for ASL-Eng Interpreters,                American Sign Language Certificate program

LPN to RN, Trinitas School of Nursing

NURE 211 Bridge-to-Professional Nursing Core Concepts
NURE 212 Health and Physical Assessment
NURE 291 Leadership and Management Seminar

Social Services, Psych/Soc

SOC 207 Social Inequality
SOC 209 Introduction to Social Policy

Audio Production, Eng/FA/ML

 

            COM 203 Audio Production I
            COM 213 Audio Production II

Radiation Therapy, Muhlenberg

MRAT 106 Quality Management
MRAT 114 Ethics and Law
MRAT 118 Sectional Anatomy

Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Muhlenberg

CLPS 901 Clinical Sonography I                           
CLPS 902 Clinical Sonography II
CLPS 903 Clinical Sonography III
CLPS 904 Clinical Sonography IV
CLPS 905 Clinical Sonography V
 

DMS 100 Introduction to Clinical Sonography with Clinical Component
DMS 101 Patient Care
DMS 102 Cross-Sectional Anatomy
DMS 103 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I
DMS 104 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II
DMS 105 Ultrasound of the Abdomen I
DMS 106 Ultrasound of the Abdomen II
DMS 107 Ultrasound of the Female Pelvis
DMS 109 Obstetrical Sonography I
DMS 111 Ultrasound of Superficial Structures I
DMS 116 Registry Review
DMS 117 Obstetrical Sonography II
DMS 118 Ultrasound of Superficial Structures II
 

Administrative Support, Business

BUS 110 Business and Technology

Sport Management, Business

BSM 101 Introduction to Sport Management, Business
BSM 110 The Evolution of American Sports
BSM 205 Sports in Society
BSM 210 Sport and Law
 

Hospitality Management, Business

HSM 100 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
HSM 105 Planning and Control of Food and Beverage Operations
HSM 110 Food and Beverage Management
HSM 210 Front Office Operations Management
HSM 220 Housekeeping Operations Management
HSM 240 Hospitality Sales and Marketing 
HSM 280 Internship in Hospitality Management
 

REVISED PROGRAMS APPROVED BY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE AND FULL FACULTY

LPN to RN Curriculum, Trinitas School of Nursing, to improve student retention

Gerontology Associate in Arts Degree and Certificate, Psych/Soc, HUS 104 replaces PSY 105, and PSY 212 retitled

Radiation Therapy, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center,
new courses MRAT 106, MRAT 114, MRAT 118

Game Design Development, COM 105, Storytelling for Digital Media, replaces CIS 124 

Environmental Science Option of Engineering Program, ETA, to improve transferability

Administrative Support, Business

Women’s/Gender Studies, Associate in Arts, (formerly Women’s Studies) Liberal Arts Option, Psych/Soc, to improve transferability

REVISED COURSES APPROVED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

            CSC 101, Computer Algorithms, Business, lab hours reduced

MAT 230/WMS 230, Women’s Studies and Mathematics replaces MAT 130 for transferability, with change in Mathematics prerequisite

MAT 125, Survey of Special Topics In Mathematics changed from 3 to 4 credits

WMS 101/SOC 103  title Gender, Culture, and Society replaces Introduction to
Women’s Studies, with change in content

PSY 204/SOC 204 Understanding Social Research, replaces HUS 104,

PSY 212, title Psychology of Adulthood and Aging replaces Psychology of Aging, with minor changes in course content

ENG 247/WMS 247, Women Authors, replaces ENG 245/WMS 245,
Women in Literature, with change in course content, for transferability

OTHER

            ASL 101, ASL 103, ASL 201, and ASL 203 were approved by the Curriculum         Committee to be acceptable as Modern Language courses and their corequisites          were dropped in this case.

 Annual report submitted by Stanley Cohen, Chair of the Curriculum Committee.

Curriculum Committee Report 2004/2005

 The committee was comprised of the following members:

  member of the New Course/New Program Sub-Committee
  member of the Special Projects Sub-Committee

 During the fall semester the committee met on the first Wednesday of October, November and December.  In the spring the meetings were held in February, March, April and May. 

 I. Action on Courses

 The following seventeen new courses were approved:

 MST 121 Therapeutic Massage Overview (pilot) [This course was delisted at the May 2005 meeting because the program has been dropped by the College.]

This course is offered to the non-Massage Therapy major. The course is designed to give the student an overview of Therapeutic Massage: Studying such topics as:

·        History of Therapeutic Massage

·        Therapeutic Massage techniques

·        Palpation of the human muscles and bones

·        Holistic Health Care modalities

·        The business of Therapeutic Massage

·        Eastern Massage History and Philosophy

·        T’ai Chi Chih

·        Complementary full body massage in the student clinic

 This course will be on Friday nights from 5PM-6:30PM (90 minutes). This course is 1 Credit. Students will be required to meet in both the Cranford and Plainfield Campus’s. Students will be required to participate in a complementary full body massage at the student clinic in Plainfield. Students will also be required to participate in T’ai Chi Chih.

EIP 201  Methods of Instruction for Educational Interpreters

This course is designed to provide educational interpreting students with a basic knowledge curriculum development, based upon student motivation and learning theories will be addressed as they relate to primary and secondary age students.  Students will review the New Jersey Core Curriculum content Standards, (CCCS), as well as unique curricula designed for students who are deaf/hard of hearing in the content areas.  Instructional strategies for educational interpreters with an emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and language comprehension for students will be addressed.  Collaborative strategies for educational interpreters working with regular education and special education teachers and related services personnel in a variety of educational settings are discussed as well as assessment of academic materials and successful completion of learning objectives according to established criteria in the students’ individualized education programs (IEP) will be presented.  3 lecture hours, 3 credit hours.

 EIP 202  Language Development for the Educational Interpreter

This course is designed to provide educational interpreting students with an understanding of the principles and theories of childhood language development and will compare the development of language for children with various degrees of hearing loss with language development of children without educational disabilities. Students will survey language intervention models for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.  Additional issues impacting language development in children with hearing loss, including, but not limited to, alternative forms of communication, bilingual/bicultural issues, assistive technology and cochlear implants. 3 lecture hours, 3 credit hours.

 EIP 203  Child Development for Educational Interpreters

This course is designed to provide educational Sign Language/English interpreting students with an overview and an understanding of the development of children from conception to adolescence; The interaction of physical, cognitive, emotional, linguistic, social and cultural factors within developmental stages; In addition, the students will have an understanding of the deaf and hard of hearing child from a developmental perspective; Students will compare the development of children with out specialized needs with the development and issues facing children and families with specialized needs.  3 lecture hours, 3 credit hours.

 EIP 204 Ethics and Laws for Educational Interpreters

This course is designed to provide students with an overview and understanding of the unique role and responsibilities of educational interpreters and the various interpreter assignments within multiple educational settings; Collaboration and consultation models as the framework for the educational interpreters role with regular education teachers, special education teachers, school administration and parents; The role of educational interpreters as a member of the individualized education program (IEP) team; Issues related to etiquette, confidentiality, supervision and evaluation; and finally, federal and state mandates which outline the provisions of educational interpreting as a related service. 3 lecture hours, 3 credit hours.

 SOC 203 International Social Problems

This is an intermediate course designed to follow the introductory course in Sociology and to enable the student to view from a theoretical and practical perspective social phenomena which international communities view as deviant or problematic. This course will examine a number of socially relevant topics including, approaches to criminal justice, the educational system, social welfare, and social policy on drugs, alcohol, and health care. Students will examine these and other social problems as they are manifested in international societies compared to how these problems are addressed in the United States. A short fieldwork/ travel experience to a country outside of the United States is required for completion of this course.  Pre-requisite: SOC 101.  3 lecture hours per week. 3 credit hours.

 HRS 103 Seminar in Cross-Cultural Studies

In order to help students appreciate the complexity and diversity of other cultures, this course will select a specific issue and explore it from multiple cultural perspectives. Attention will be paid to the contexts that help inform and shape the views of particular cultures on a given issue. Suggested topics could include: the construction of the family, the concept of God, the relationship between the individual and the community, the representation of death. In order to promote closer student/faculty collaboration and encourage independent learning, enrollment in this course will be limited to 20 students, class will be conducted in a seminar format, and students will be encouraged to work with other students and to direct their own learning by selecting from a variety of opportunities that will be made available to them.  Prerequisites: ENG 089 and 099 and, together with the approval of the Coordinator of Honors Studies, one of the following: a minimum GPA of 3.0; high incoming test scores or transferring grades; a demonstrated desire for higher thinking with a special talent, background, or experience. 3 lecture hours per week. 3 credit hours. This course is intended to satisfy the Humanities elective.

 HRS 104 Seminar in Multidisciplinary Study

This course will explore a specific issue across academic disciplines with emphasis placed on the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to the study of issues that do not readily fall under the purview of any single discipline. For example, students might consider the problem of global warming from the multiple perspectives of science, business, law, and public policy; or the issue of high-stakes testing in public schools from the perspectives of education, psychology, business, and the arts; or new biotechnologies from the perspectives of science, medicine, business, law, philosophy, and religion; or the problem of global terrorism from the perspectives of politics, economics, sociology, psychology, and law enforcement. Other suggested topics could include: globalization, storytelling, and race relations. In order to promote closer student/faculty collaboration and encourage independent learning, enrollment in this course will be limited to 20 students, the class will be conducted in a seminar format, and students will be encouraged to work with other students and to direct their own learning by selecting from a variety of opportunities that will be made available to them.  Prerequisites: ENG 089 and 099 and, together with the approval of the Coordinator of Honors Studies, one of the following: a minimum GPA of 3.0; high incoming test scores or transferring grades; a demonstrated desire for higher thinking with a special talent, background, or experience. 3 lecture hours per week. 3 credit hours.

This course is intended to satisfy the Social Science elective.

 HRS 203 Independent Study

This course is intended for students who are interested in pursuing an independent study project and working closely on it with an individual faculty member. Such projects can be linked directly to an academic discipline and end in the traditional research paper. However, projects could also include volunteer work, service to the college community, undertaking an artistic endeavor, or travel abroad. If no other means of receiving credit is available, this course can also be used to receive credit for work completed in a study abroad program or study in another community. Any faculty member or eligible student can initiate the independent study, although all projects must be approved by the Coordinator of Honors Studies and eventually reviewed by the faculty Honors Studies committee.  Prerequisites: English 089, 099 and the approval of the Coordinator of Honors Studies. 3 credit hours.

 HRS 204 Independent Study

This course is intended for students who have already completed HRS 203 and are interested in pursuing another independent study project and working closely on it with an individual faculty member. Such projects can be linked directly to an academic discipline and end in the traditional research paper. However, projects could also include volunteer work, service to the college community, undertaking an artistic endeavor, or travel abroad. If no other means of receiving credit is available, this course can also be used to receive credit for work completed in a study abroad program or study in another community. Any faculty member or eligible student can initiate the independent study, although all projects must be approved by the Coordinator of Honors Studies and eventually reviewed by the faculty Honors Studies committee.  Prerequisites: HRS 203 and the approval of the Coordinator of Honors Studies. 3 credit hours.

EIP 207 Disability Laws for Educational Interpreters

This course is designed to provide students with an overview and understanding of the federal and state mandates which outline the provisions of educational interpreting as a related service. 3 lecture hours in a 5-week session. 1 credit hour.

 LGL 290 Paralegal Internship

Students gain hands-on work experience in legal environment while working 15 hours per week for a total of 300 hours for the semester.  The goal of the experience is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the realities of the “working-world”. Participants will be potentially placed in private law offices, corporate legal departments, public agencies, legal services, and other organizations. Students meet with department chair at the beginning of the semester for an orientation meeting and once a month thereafter to discuss internship goals and their progress.  Prerequisites:  LGL 221 & 210, prior approval of Program Director and minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and completion of 30 credits of college work.  3 credit hours.

This course is a paralegal elective in the Program and will be taken in the last semester before the student graduates.

 IDS 128 Business Communications (approved as a pilot, to be offered as par