CORE CURRICULUM 201 PROPOSAL FORM Component Area … · 2019. 5. 14. · CORE CURRICULUM 201. 9-20....

CORE CURRICULUM 2019-20 PROPOSAL FORMComponent Area Option B

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Course Type

Existing Course Currently in LSC Core Curriculum Existing Existing Course NOT Currently in LSC Core Curriculum New Course Proposed also for Core Curriculum 2019-2020

Course Prefix & Number:

Course Title:

Course Catalog Description (Copy and paste from online catalog for existing courses):

Course Prerequisites:

The person designated as the contact must be prepared to facilitate a quick response from the curriculum team when feedback is shared by the Academic Core Curriculum Committee. Curriculum Team Contact Person (for follow‐up communication purposes):

E-Mail Address:

Phone:

Name of Curriculum Team Facilitator:

COMPLETED CORE FORM AND SYLLABUS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: [email protected]

Please attach sample syllabus for proposed course.

PART I - Course Information

http://www.lonestar.edu/lscs-catalog.htm

mailto:[email protected]

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PART II – General Education Vision Statement

The Lone Star College general education curriculum is designed to empower students with foundational knowledge and transferrable

skills guided and informed by a strong sense of values, ethics, and civic engagement. The general education curriculum prepares

students for academic excellence and careers through progressively higher‐level studies in the areas of critical thinking,

communication, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility, and social responsibility.

Embedded in the Lone Star College Core Curriculum is our firm belief that educated members of society must possess a broad base of

experience and general knowledge to balance the narrow focus of degree and vocational requirements. We strive to ensure that our

core curriculum provides many important benefits that exceed those listed above. Students taking the core curriculum interact with a

wide range of cultures, both domestic and international. They develop important individual traits and skills such as empathy and

communication that are critical for their future careers and personal development.

Students hone interpersonal skills and develop critical workplace and academic skills, such as communication, time management,

and leadership that will enhance their ability to collaborate with colleagues, employers, and society.

Lone Star College values civic engagement and encourages students to become informed participants in the civic and social

responsibilities of our local, state, national, and global communities. Participation in our core curriculum creates opportunities and

encourages our students to evaluate their own value systems through the study of the humanities and sciences while recognizing the

diversity of beliefs and values present within our society.

In sum, our graduates learn to become autonomous decision makers through the development of a broad base of knowledge,

skills, personal wellness, and interpersonal competencies.

Please provide a summary of the proposed course and the reasons for proposing that it be included into the Core Curriculum.


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In one paragraph, describe how the proposed course will support the LSC General Education Vision Statement.

If you have previously proposed that this course be included in the core and it was not approved, please explain why it was not approved and what changes have been made since then (if any). If this course has never been part of a core curriculum course proposal, explain why it is being proposed now for the first time.


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If the proposed course has previously been in the Core but was removed, please explain why it had been removed and what changes (if any) have been incorporated since its removal.

Please write here anything additional you wish the committee members and other moderators to consider.


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Core Component Area statements: (All answers must be documented in the example syllabus attached to this proposal.)

As an option for up to 3 semester credit hours of the Component Area Option, an institution may select course(s) that:(i) Meet(s) the definition specified for one or more of the foundational component areas; and

(ii) Includes(s) a minimum of three Core Objectives, including Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, and one of the remainingCore Objectives of the institution’s choice.

PART III – THECB Foundational Component Areas

Which Foundational Component Area will this course address?

Please type in the two statements for the chosen FCA and then address those statements. Statement 1:

Description:

Statement 2:

Description:

Communication Life and Physical Sciences Creative Arts

American History

Government/Political Science

Social and Behavioral SciencesLanguage, Philosophy & CultureMathematics

CORE CURRICULUM 2019-20 PROPOSAL FORM Component Area Option B

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Student Learning Outcome (SLO) 1:

How does this SLO align with the component area statements?

PART IV – Aligning Course Outcomes (Student Learning Outcomes) to Component Area Statements

Insert the student learning outcome(s) (e.g., Students completing the course will be able to…) that support the core component area statements shown on the previous page. Each outcome must be documented in the example syllabus attached to this proposal.


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Critical Thinking Skills: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information

How will the skill be addressed by this course? Please specify a course’s student learning outcome and/or agreed upon instructional strategy that addresses this required core objective.

How does the curriculum team propose to measure students’ achievement of this required competency in this specific course?

PART V – THECB Core Objectives Address each of the THECB core objectives required within the component area. Explain how the skill is addressed by the course’s student learning outcomes, agreed upon instructional strategies, or both. Assessment must include at least one direct measure. Direct measures are defined as students' demonstrations of learning. Indirect measures are defined as students' perceptions of their learning or other measures not derived directly from student work. All responses must be documented in the example syllabus attached to this proposal.

REQUIRED

Communication Skills: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication

How does the curriculum team propose to measure students’ achievement of this required competency in

this specific course?



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CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE

Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions




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Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal




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Personal Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision‐making




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Social Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities



CORE CURRICULUM 2018 PROPOSAL FORM American History Component Area

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Instructor contact information

Instructor: Office Phone:

Office: Office Hours:

E‐mail:

Welcome to

Course Title: Texas History Semester and Year:

Course Prefix: HIST Class Room:

Course Number: 2301 Class Days & Times: Credit Hours: 3

Course overview:

Catalog Description:

A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre‐Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil,industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Create an argument through the use of historical evidence Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of Texas

History

Getting ready

Prerequisites: ENGL 0305 or ENGL 0316 AND ENGL 0307 or 0326 OR higher level course (ENGL 1301) OR placement by testing

Required Material:

Howell, Kenneth. Beyond Myths and Legends: A Narrative History of Texas. 3rd edition. ISBN 9781890919627 Patrick Carroll and Jose Limon. Felix Longoria’s Wake: Bereavement, Racism and the rise of Mexican American

Activism. 0292712499 Timothy Matovina. The Alamo Remembered:Tejano Accounts and Perspectives. ISBN 0292751869



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Instructor guidelines and policies Attendance: Attendance will not be taken daily, but your absence is noted by the professor. If you must miss a class, contact me as soon as possible via the e‐mail address above. Students who miss more than 9 hours of class without an approved excuse, may be dropped from the class. I do not teach directly from the textbook and you are advised to attend class regularly. TARDINESS: I recognize that events may occur to delay your arrival in class. We have little control over traffic, automotive breakdowns or family emergencies for example. Occasional tardiness happens. If you are late for class please be aware that you are interrupting the rest of the group and minimize your disruption. Take your notebooks and pens or other class materials from your backpack OUTSIDE of the classroom so that you can enter the room quietly, sit down quietly and join the group. Habitual tardiness by any individual student will be treated as absence and a student may be dropped by the instructor for absence as noted above. Assignments: You will have FIVE MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS and TWO QUIZZES for this class: The major assignments are: THREE (3) IN‐CLASS EXAMS which will consist of Short Answer and Essay questions. ONE EXAM (1) based on The Alamo Remembered and ONE EXAM (1) Based on Felix Longoria’s Wake. Book exams are take home assignments that require you to answer questions based on outside readings. Two quizzes will be based on reading assignments selected from Texas Voices. These quizzes will be given out on Friday and due back in class on the following Monday. Make‐up Exams: It is your responsibility to be present for examinations. If you are going to miss an exam you must contact the instructor within 24 hours of the missed class. You may take ONE MAKE‐UP exam per semester, and that

exam will be administered within SEVEN DAYS of the original exam date. If you fail to contact the instructor promptly,

or if you fail to take the make‐up within seven days, you will NOT be given further opportunities to make up that test. If you miss more than one major exam or assignment date you will receive a score of ZERO (0) for those missed assignments. (Serious, prolonged illness that prevents the student from meeting these criteria must be documented) BOOK EXAMS are due on the dates assigned. Book Exams turned in after the due date will suffer a PENALTY OF 10 POINTS PER DAY LATE. Book Exams will NOT BE ACCEPTED MORE THAN FIVE DAYS PAST ORIGINAL DUE DATE. Quizzes will NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE. Electronic Devices: NO ELECTRONIC DEVICE USAGE Both Lonestar College‐CyFair and I have a zero tolerance policy for cell phones and/or other digital devices during class hours. Please turn off all such devices before entering class. I consider this a matter of personal respect. Your classmates are committing their time and money to take this class. Please respect that commitment. You will be asked to turn off your device the first time you use it in class. If found using the device a second time you will be asked to leave the class for that day. I will NOT alter this policy. In case of a specific and temporary need for immediate contact during class (i.e. a sick child or family member at home) please notify the instructor of the situation and put your phone on “quiet/vibrate.” LAPTOP COMPUTERS may be used for note taking purposes only. If you are seen on Facebook or other non‐class websites during class time you will lose the privilege of using the computer. Division Contact:

GRADE DETERMINATION:

Your grade will be determined by the following

Details Points

(if applicable)

Percent of Final

Average

3 Book Exams The Alamo, Felix Longoria 300 2@15%

3 In Class Exams Key Terms and Essay 200 3@20%



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2 Quizzes Short answers 200 2@5%

Total: 700 100%

LETTER GRADE ASSIGNMENT:

Letter Grade Final Average in Percent

A 90‐100

B 80‐89

C 70‐79

D 60‐69

F Below 60

Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record and prior to “W” Day, April 5, 2013 will result in a final grade of “W” on your transcript. Instructor approval is necessary if you want to withdraw after official day. No credit will be awarded for a course earning a “W.” If you stop attending class, you must withdraw at the registration office prior to “W” day. If you stop attending class and do not officially withdraw, you will receive an “F” for the course. Six Drop Rule

Students who enrolled in Texas public institutions of higher education as first‐time college students during the Fall 2007 term or later are subject to section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, which states that an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop (withdraw with a grade of “W”) from more than six courses, including courses that a transfer student has previously dropped at other Texas public institutions of higher education that have already been counted against their six drop limit. Each student should fully understand this drop limit before you drop any course. Please see a Counselor or Advisor in our Student Services area for additional information and assistance.

Lone Star College‐CyFair is committed to your success

Your success is our primary concern! If you are experiencing challenges achieving your academic goals, please contact your instructor or an advisor. We can provide assistance with academic needs, ADA accommodations, classroom difficulties, financial concerns, and other issues.



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Academic Success Center (Barker Cypress Campus ‐ Learning Commons ‐ 2nd Floor ) The Academic Success Center offers: Tutoring: For all disciplines http://www.lonestar.edu/tutoring‐cyfair.htm or 281.290.3279, The Science Success Center (LRNC 203), Math Success Center (LRNC 205) and the Writing Center (LRNC 206)

Teaching & Learning Center Open Lab (TECH 104 & CASA 223)

The Teaching & Learning Center Open Lab is a quiet work and study area available to all students. Students access the lab with their LSCS ID card. The TLC Open Labs are available during extended hours during all semesters. Basic software assistance, access to Mac and PC computers loaded with all courseware, printing, copying, and scanning are available in TECH 104 and CASA 223. For more information, please visit http:// www.lonestar.edu/tlclabs or contact 281.290.5980 or [email protected]. Counseling Services Counseling services are available to students who are experiencing difficulty with academic issues, selection of college major, career planning, disability accommodations, or personal issues. Students may contact Counseling, Career, and Disability Services at 281.290.3260, [email protected], or CASA 109. Students may contact counseling services at the Fairbanks Center at 832.782.5110, [email protected], or FBC120.

The Assistive Technology Lab The Assistive Technology Lab is available for students who benefit from its various technologies to convert text to speech, magnify items, convert text to Braille, etc. To contact the Assistive Technology Lab directly, please call 281.290.3207 or e‐mail the lab at [email protected]. The AT Lab is located on the 1st floor of the CASA building. Students may contact the IT dept at the Fairbanks Center at 832.782.5072 or FBC 210 for assistance. Library

The Lone Star College‐CyFair Library is located in the Learning Commons building and contains information resources for both college students and community members. Librarians are available to assist with research. The Library contains over 125,000 books, online information databases, 185 computers, free wireless internet, and many more information/research related amenities to ensure student success. For Library hours and contact information, please visit http://www.lonestar.edu/library or call 281.290.3214.

Lone Star College‐CyFair Campus and System Policies

Academic Integrity

Lone Star College‐CyFair is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community. In becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or project, and misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when registering for a course. Cheating includes looking at or copying from another student's exam, orally communicating or receiving answers during an exam, having another person take an exam or



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complete a project or assignment, using unauthorized notes, texts, or other materials for an exam, and obtaining or distributing an unauthorized copy of an exam or any part of an exam. Plagiarism means passing off as his/her own the ideas or writings of another (that is, without giving proper credit by documenting sources). Plagiarism includes submitting a paper, report, or project that someone else has prepared, in whole or in part. Collusion is inappropriately collaborating on assignments designed to be completed independently. These definitions are not exhaustive. When there is clear evidence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or misrepresentation, disciplinary action may include but is not limited to requiring you to retake or resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of zero or "F" for an exam or assignment; or assigning a grade of "F" for the course. Additional sanctions including being withdrawn from the course, program or expelled from school may be imposed on a students who violate the standards of academic integrity. Student Behavior Expectations

Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately while on College property or in an online environment. Students may

receive disciplinary action up to and including suspension, if they violate System or College rules, disrupt classes, or interfere with the

opportunity of others to obtain an education. Students who pose a threat to the safety of others will be subject to immediate

withdrawal from the classroom, campus environment, and/or online environment, as well as face subsequent criminal charges, as

appropriate. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct located online at http://www.lonestar.edu/student‐responsibilities.htm for additional information.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

Lone Star College‐CyFair is dedicated to providing the least restrictive environment for all students. We promote equity in academic access through the implementation of reasonable accommodations as required by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which will enable students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from all post‐secondary educational activities. A student requesting accommodations for a disability is required to provide documentation of the disability to the College's designated office for disability services. The documentation is required for the following three purposes:

a. to establish that someone is a person with a disability and, thus, is a member of the protected class; b. to establish the need for accommodations in order to have equal access; c. and to be prescriptive in assigning reasonable accommodations.

In order for a student with a disability to receive accommodations, that student is required to register for services through the College's designated office for disability services. If possible, the student requesting services should make an initial contact with the College's designated office the semester prior to enrollment – at least 4 weeks prior to the first class. Disability Services is located on the LSC CyFair Barker Cypress campus in the LRNC building. You may contact Disability Services at the following number: 281.290.3215. Additional information may be accessed online at the following URL address: http://www.lonestar.edu/disability‐services.htm Campus Safety and Security

Lone Star College System is committed to maintaining the safety of the students, faculty, staff, and guests while visiting one of our campuses. See http://www.lonestar.edu/safety‐nh.htm for details. Register at http://www.lonestar.edu/12803.htm to receive emergency notifications. In the event of an emergency, contact the police at 5911. Computer Virus Protection



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Computer viruses are, unfortunately, a fact of life. Using removable devices on more than one computer creates the possibility of infecting computers and diskettes with a computer virus. This exposes the computers of the college, your personal computer, and any others you may be using to potentially damaging viruses. The college has aggressive anti‐virus procedures in place to protect its computers, but cannot guarantee that a virus might not temporarily infect one of its machines. It is your responsibility to protect all computers under your control and use and ensure that each diskette you use, whenever or wherever you use it, has been scanned with anti‐virus software. Since new viruses arise continually, your anti‐virus software must be kept current. Moreover, since no anti‐virus software will find every virus, keeping backup copies is extremely important.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Lone Star College System to provide equal employment, admission and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability. Lone Star Colleges strive to provide an excellent learning environment free from harassment or intimidation directed at any person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability. Any form of harassment will not be tolerated. FERPA The academic, financial, and non‐directory information on your student account is confidential and protected by the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA). We cannot release certain information to another person without your written authorization. The Authorization to Release Student Information Form can be found at http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/admissions/ARC‐011_FERPA_Privacy_Request.pdf.

Guaranteed Graduate Policy

Under certain circumstances, Lone Star College System will provide graduates of its Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, or Certificate programs additional education, and training tuition free in order to achieve appropriate mastery of specified competencies. For specific guidelines and information, please refer to the LSCS catalog http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/accounting/10Graduate.32811.pdf. Internet and E‐mail

The System provides computing and network resources to students. You are encouraged to use the computers, software packages, and electronic mail (e‐mail) for educational or System‐related activities and to facilitate the efficient exchange of useful information. However, the equipment, software, and network capacities provided through the district computer services are and remain the property of the System. Use of the equipment and networks is to comport with the policies and procedures of the System and access may be denied to any student who fails to comply with the System’s policies and procedures regarding its use. Access to the System’s e‐mail and similar electronic communications systems are a privilege and certain responsibilities accompany that privilege. All users are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and professional manner, as is required in face‐to‐face or written communications. Threatening, anonymous, or forged messages will be treated as a violation of this policy.

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