Curriculum Committee Agenda
February 6 at 2:15 p.m.
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1.0 Roll Call
— Roll call by signatures/presence in Zoom session.
2.0 Approval of Minutes
— Approval of minutes from November 28, 2022.
3.0 New Business
3.1 Change to Existing Program/Certificate Health Sciences Certificate
Submitted by Colleen Ferris
The department seeks to change this certificate “Restricted Math Elective” to MATH 099, change the number of required credits in the “Restricted Electives” category (increased from 4 to 6 credits), and reduce the total credit requirement to 24.
3.2 Change to Existing Course AUTO 240 Advanced and Autonomous Vehicles
Submitted by Christopher McNally
The department seeks to change the course prerequisites.
3.3 New Microcredential CIS 103 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Submitted by Linda Lam
The department seeks to create a new course to give students an overview of the emerging field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
3.4 New Microcredential Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Submitted by Linda Lam
The department seeks to create a new microcredential for students to learn the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
3.5 Change to Existing Course EMSP 205 Special Topics for Paramedics
Submitted by Patricia Hyland
The department seeks to change the course name and objectives.
3.6 Change to Existing Course MSP 230 Critical Applications for Paramedicine
Submitted by Patricia Hyland
The department seeks to change the course content to keep up with accreditation requirements and change prerequisites.
3.7 New Program/Certificate Construction, A.O.S.
Submitted by Joseph Dana
The department seeks to create a new program that will allow the current and future Construction Certificate students to further their studies to receive an associate’s degree by continuing with two more semesters of studies with the new A.O.S. degree. This new Construction A.O.S. degree will give the Construction students more degree options to pursue their educational needs to be more marketable in the industry.
3.8 New Program/Certificate Clean Energy Management, A.A.S.
Submitted by Joseph Dana
The department seeks to offer this program at the HVCC North Campus.
3.9 New Program/Certificate Engineering Science, A.S.
Submitted by Joseph Dana
The department seeks to offer this program at the HVCC North Campus.
3.10 New Program/Certificate Mechatronics, A.O.S.
Submitted by Christopher McNally
The department seeks to offer this program at the HVCC North Campus.
3.11 New Program/Certificate Dental Assisting Certificate
Submitted by Tammy Conway
The department seeks to offer this program at the HVCC North Campus.
3.12 New Program/Certificate Health and Wellness Studies, A.S.
Submitted by Colleen Ferris
The department seeks to offer this program at the HVCC North Campus.
3.13 New Program/Certificate Health Sciences Certificate
Submitted by Colleen Ferris
The department seeks to offer this program at the HVCC North Campus.
3.14 Change to Existing Course ENGL 107 Honors Composition I
Submitted by Anthony Podlaski
The department seeks to change this course to offer it as part of the college’s honors program.
3.15 Change to Existing Course PSYC 280 Experimental Psychology
Submitted by Elizabeth Yanoff
The department seeks to change this course to update student behavioral objectives to better reflect the current focus and content of the course. The new objectives also align with the Psychology AA degree.
3.16 Change to Existing Course PSYC 105 Honors Exploring the Human Mind
Submitted by Elizabeth Yanoff
The department seeks to change this course to offer it as part of the college’s honors program.
3.17 Change to Existing Course POLS 215 Honors Current Issues in Politics
Submitted by Elizabeth Yanoff
The department seeks to change this course to offer it as part of the college’s honors program.
3.18 New Microcredential Greenhouse Management
Submitted by Michael Shea
The department seeks to create a new microcredential that will expose students to growing plants under controlled environment conditions, while also exposing students to basic biological and chemical principles that underpin the cultivation process.
3.19 Change to Existing Elective List Biological Sciences, A.S.
Submitted by Michael Shea
Informational item. Addition of new electives and removal of electives that the department believes are redundant.
3.20 Change to Existing Elective List Biotechnology, A.S.
Submitted by Michael Shea
Informational item. Addition of new electives.
3.21 Change to Existing Elective List Liberal Arts & Sciences—Adolescent Education (Teacher Education Transfer), A.S.
Submitted by Elizabeth Yanoff
Informational item. The history concentration title required updating to match the current SUNY language. English elective categories required updating to match current SUNY categories. Updated SUNY requirements for general education.
3.22 Change to Existing Elective List Individual Studies, A.A.
Submitted by Elizabeth Yanoff
Informational item. Updated SUNY requirements for general education.
3.23 Change to Existing Elective List Individual Studies, A.S.
Submitted by Elizabeth Yanoff
Informational item. Updated SUNY requirements for general education.
3.24 Add Elective Option to Existing Elective List—Fitness Specialist Certificate
Informational item.
4.0 Senate & Chair Report
5.0 Adjournment