Curriculum Committee meets Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. – Hudson Valley Community College Campus Chronicle

Curriculum Committee Agenda
November 3, 2014 at 2 p.m.
BTC Meeting Room 3

1.0 Roll call by signatures
2.0 Approval of minutes
October 6, 2014

3.0 New Business
•3.1 Change in Degree Requirements: Teaching Assistant Certificate
Submitted by Dawn Kolakoski
The department seeks to change the requirements for this certificate program increasing the hours from 18 to 24.
•3.2 Reintroduction of Course After 7 Semester/No Changes: PHED 248 Advanced Aerobic Boxing
Submitted by Colleen Ferris
The department would like to reintroduce this course into their offerings based on student interest.
•3.3 New Course: EXER 101 Introduction to Exercise Science
Submitted by Colleen Ferris
The department proposes this new course as a required course in the new Exercise Science degree program as well as an elective for all majors.
•3.4 New Degree Program: Exercise Science, A.S.
Submitted by Colleen Ferris, Andrew Blanchard and Mary Musso
A new degree program in Exercise Science is proposed for students interested in pursuing careers focused on enhancing the health and well-being of others.
•3.5 Reintroduction of Course After 7 Semesters; and Change in Contact Hours, Pre-requisites, and Catalog Description: ENGR 222 Thermodynamics
Submitted by Susan Kutryb
The department seeks to reintroduce this course and make the proposed changes based on input from external reviewers and Advisory Board members.
•3.6 Change in Contact/Credit Hours; Change in Pre-requisite: ENGR 220 Engineering Dynamics
Submitted by Susan Kutryb
The department seeks to make the proposed changes based on input from external reviewers and Advisory Board members.
•3.7 New Course: ENGR 218 Strength of Materials
Submitted by Susan Kutryb
This new course is being added to the department offerings based on input from external reviewers and Advisory Board members.
•3.8 New Course: ENGR 211 Engineering Statics
Submitted by Susan Kutryb
This new course is being added to the department offerings based on input from external reviewers and Advisory Board members.
•3.9 Change in Degree Requirements: Engineering Science, A.S. Degree Program
Submitted by Susan Kutryb
The department seeks to implement proposed course changes and degree requirements in response to input from external reviewers and Advisory Board members.
•3.10 Change in Degree Requirements: Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics and Science A.S. Degree Program
Submitted by Susan Kutryb
The change in degree requirements is intended to further define acceptable courses and insure the appropriate number of credits is obtained in the Math Core.
•3.11 Deactivate Course: MATH 155 Computing Tools for Mathematics and Science
Submitted by Susan Kutryb
The department seeks to deactivate this course based on the fact that it is no longer required in any degree program.
•3.12 Change in Course Title; Change in Catalog Description:CIVL 100 Visualization I
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The proposed changes are being made to more accurately reflect the content of the course.
•3.13 25% Change in Course Content; Change in Catalog Description; Change in Credit and Contact Hours: :CIVL 102 Architectural Fundamentals
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The changes to this course are being made to ensure that the course content is reflective of the industry standard.
•3.14 25% Change in Course Content; Change in Catalog Description, Pre-requisite, and Course Title: CIVL 103 Visualization II
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The proposal provides for the introduction of new digital media content currently utilized in the field.
•3.15 New Course: CIVL 215 Building Systems Overview and CAD Integration Design
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The addition of this course is necessary to provide relevant and updated subject matter to students entering the field or transferring to a four year institution.
•3.16 Change in Course Title, Catalog Description and Pre-requisite: CIVL 220 Architectural Graphics
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The proposed changes to title and description more accurately reflect the subject matter of the course. The changes in pre-requisite are recommended for appropriate preparation for the course content.
•3.17 Change in Course Title and Pre- or Co-requisite: CIVL 222 Building Construction I
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The proposed changes to this course are based on changes to other course titles and content within the department.
•3.18 25% Change in Course Content; Change in Catalog Description, Title, and Pre-requisite: CIVL 223 Building Construction II
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The changes to course content and title better represent information needed in the industry with respect to building systems.
•3.19 Change in Pre-requisite: CNST 230 Construction Management Seminar
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The change is being proposed to allow this course to be utilized within the Architectural Technology program.
•3.20 Reintroduction of Course; Change in Catalog Description and Pre-requisite: CNST 232 Site Development
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The reintroduction of this course supports the proposed departmental changes to the Architectural Technology program and introduces students to landscape architectural skills.
•3.21 Change in Degree Requirements: Architectural Technology A.A.S. Degree Program
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The proposed changes allow for compliance with the 64 credit mandate but also create a better and more student centered program.
•3.22 Deactivation and Discontinuance of a Certificate Program: Architecture Technology Certificate Program
Submitted by Dr. Christine LaPlante
The department has determined that the revised A.A.S. program will better meet the needs of the industry and therefore the certificate is no longer needed.
•3.23 Change in Pre/Co-requisite: CRJS 250 Criminology
Submitted by Dr. Ann Geisendorfer
The department believes the added pre/co-requisite is in the best interest of students in the program, ensuring they will have the foundational skills necessary to meet the required research paper assignment.
•3.24 Change in Degree Requirements: Forensic Science A.S. Degree Program
Submitted by Dr. Ann Geisendorfer
The proposed changes allow for compliance with the 64 credit and required seven Gen-Ed mandates.
•3.25 Change in Degree Requirements: Criminal Justice A.A.S. Degree Program
Submitted by Dr. Ann Geisendorfer
The proposed changes allow for more flexibility in student course selection to meet transfer requirements for a variety of institutions.
•3.26 Change in Degree Requirements: Animal Policy Certificate Program
Submitted by Dr. Ann Geisendorfer
The proposed changes allow for more flexibility in course selection to better meet students’ needs.