Agenda 4-7-2004

Curriculum Gen Ed Committee of the Educational Advisory Council

Agenda
April 7, 2004
Sylvania Campus, 3:00-5:00 pm
Oak Room

Old Business:

173. SOC 281 EXPLORE CAREERS IN GERONTOLOGY NEW COURSE

1 lec, 1 cr
Includes 3-hour workshop and 27 hours fieldwork exploring the job market and career paths in gerontology. Students will assess their interests, skills, and training needs, and receive job search counseling and direction. Fieldwork includes shadow mentorships, informational interviews, market research, portfolio development and other career enhancing activities.
Requested implementation term: 200404

Committee recommended postponement of this course until the April meeting and further discussion on how this course should be offered. The Committee also needs time to discuss this type format for courses and recommended the Sociology SAC discuss the format presentation of this course with regard to lecture, lecture/lab, and lab formats.

174. SOC 282 BUILD A CAREER IN GERONTOLOGY NEW COURSE

1 lec, 1 cr
Includes 3-hour workshop and 27 hours fieldwork in market research and job identification. Students will develop job and skill development priorities, and build a career path through job search and readiness tasks, market research, work portfolio and resume development, job interviews, career coaching, and other career development activities.
Requested implementation term: 200404

Committee recommended postponement of this course until the April meeting and further discussion on how this course should be offered. The Committee also needs time to discuss this type format for courses and recommended the Sociology SAC discuss the format presentation of this course with regard to lecture, lecture/lab, and lab formats.

188. MCH 123 SHEET METAL FABRICATION NEW COURSE

8 lec/lab, 4 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Introductory course in the setup and operation of manual sheet metal machinery. Prerequisite: MCH 100.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

189. MCH 140 HONING MACHINES & OPERATIONS NEW COURSE

2 lec/lab, 1 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Preparatory course designed to introduce the proper setups, uses and operations associated with the honing machine and its accessory devices. Prerequisite: MCH 136.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

190. MCH 141 BRAKE LATHES & OPERATIONS NEW COURSE

2 lec/lab, 1 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Preparatory course designed to introduce the proper setups, uses and operations associated with the brake lathe machine and its accessory devices. Prerequisite: MCH 136.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

191. MCH 142 VALVE GRINDING MACHINES & OPERATIONS NEW COURSE

2 lec/lab, 1 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Preparatory course designed to introduce the proper setups, uses and operations associated with the valve grinding machine and its accessory devices. Prerequisite: MCH 136.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

192. MCH 151 METROLOGY NEW COURSE

4 lec/lab, 2 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Introduces measurement by mechanical, electronic, and optical methods related to industrial dimensional conformance requirements. Drawing and part compliance methods, including geometric dimensioning verification techniques. Prerequisite: MCH 150.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

193. MCH 226 CNC GRINDER PROGRAMMING NEW COURSE

5 lec/lab, 2.5 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Preparatory course designed to introduce the programming of the Computer Numerical Controlled Surface Grinder including proper setups, uses and operations associated with the CNC surface grinding machine and its accessory devices. Prerequisite: MCH 225.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

194. MCH 227 CNC GRINDER OPERATION NEW COURSE

5 lec/lab, 2.5 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Preparatory course designed to introduce the operation of the Computer Numerical Controlled Surface Grinder including proper setups, uses and operations associated with the CNC surface grinding machine and its accessory devices. Prerequisite: MCH 226.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

195. MCH 250 JOB READINESS NEW COURSE

6 lec/lab, 3 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Covers job readiness training with job search strategies as students seek to secure a position as an entry level manufacturing/machining technician. Prerequisite: MCH 100
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

196. MCH 270 VERICUT NEW COURSE

6 lec/lab, 3 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Preparatory course in the use and application of the Vericut simulation software. Prerequisite: MCH 273.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

197. MCH 281 CNC ROUTER PROGRAMMING NEW COURSE

10 lec/lab, 5 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Introduces the basic programming skills used with G & M compatible controlled CNC routers. Prerequisite: MCH 205
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

198. MCH 282 CNC ROUTER OPERATION NEW COURSE

6 lec/lab, 3 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Introduces the basic operation and setup skill used with Techno (G & M compatible) controlled CNC routers. Prerequisite: MCH 281.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

199. MCH 283 CNC ROUTER MASTERCAM PROGRAMMING NEW COURSE

6 lec/lab, 3 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Preparatory course in CAD/CAM designed to introduce personal computing and the operational basics of Mastercam Router required to produce a CNC manufactured part. Prerequisite: MCH 282.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

200. MCH 284 COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING NEW COURSE

6 lec/lab, 3 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Introduces the development of NC machine tool manufacturing processes using computer aided process planning and advanced CAD/CAM software. Emphasizes analysis and planning required for successful NC production, development of CAD drawings and solid models for CAM program development, toolpath simulation software, and manufacturing engineering issues associated with NC based production. Prerequisite: MCH 273.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

201. MCH 285 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING NEW COURSE

6 lec/lab, 3 cr
Technical elective course in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Introduces the concepts and technologies of Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Prerequisite: MCH 284.
Requested implementation term: 200402

POSTPONED until faculty representation is present to support course request.

211. WLD 263 CAPSTONE WELDING TECHNOLOGY NEW COURSE

12 lec/lab, 6 cr
Demonstrate readiness for welding employment through the development and performance of a comprehensive hands-on welding related Service Learning Project, and the successful completion of an industry-based written assessment. Prerequisite: Completion of One-year Certificate of Completion in Welding Technology.
Requested implementation term: 200402

Postponed to allow the Welding SAC to discuss how better to present this course. The lec/lab designation doesn’t fit the State definition of a lecture/lab course.

New Business:

227. ART 198 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART NEW COURSE

20-100 lec/lab, 1-5 cr
A variable topics course offering special classes and workshops in art and art history. Affords novel opportunity to explore out-of-the-ordinary skills, themes, and subjects, including art travel.
Requested implementation term: 200403

228. GEO 204 GEOGRAPHY OF MIDDLE EAST NEW COURSE, REQUEST FOR GENERAL EDUCATION, CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND AAOT B LIST DESIGNATIONS

3 lec, 3 cr
Examines the impacts of different physical and cultural factors in formation, development, and distribution patterns of human settlements, and studies the influence of religious beliefs as well as other cultural elements in the evolution of human landscapes and the quality of life within the region. Students study the Middle East as a culturally diverse region (i.e. not a monolith) and learn about the dominant value systems held by different Middle Eastern societies. Among issues discussed in class are population issues, urbanization processes, traditionalism, modernity, male-female relations, feminism, democracy, and westernization.
Requested implementation term: 200404

229. GEO 230 GEOGRAPHY OF RACE & ETHNIC CONFLICTS NEW COURSE, REQUEST FOR GENERAL EDUCATION, CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND AAOT B LIST

3 lec, 3 cr
Examines the issues of race and ethnicity and their interrelationships with contemporary global patterns of political factionalism, economic disparity, religious fervor, and ethnic nationalism. Students will learn how these issues influence the processes of development for various countries (developed and developing) throughout the world.
30 character title for student transcript: Geog of Race/Ethnic Conflict
Requested implementation term: 200501

230. TE 9128 BASIC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI) PROG NEW COURSE

2.5 lec, 0.5 lec/lab, 3 cr
Develops the students understanding of the basic operation and programming techniques of Human Machine Interface Devices. The applications, operations, and programming of HMIs are the areas of study with the main emphasis on programming. Computers will be used to program.
Prerequisite: TE 9127
Requested implementation term: 200501

231. J 200, 201, 202, 204 – REQUEST FOR AAOT LIST A DESIGNATION

232. EDO 115 EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATOR-CAPSTONE NEW COURSE

6 lec/lab, 3 cr
Provides the opportunity to demonstrate and document a variety of activities completed during the two-term program. Skills learned and the practical application of various lab techniques will be presented in a portfolio that may be used by prospective employers to determine job readiness. Pre-employment testing and screening will be covered, as well as, a variety of community based activities. Students will obtain various state level certifications in emergency services related competencies, such as, law enforcement computer access, and emergency medical dispatch protocols.
Requested implementation term: 200403