Document 6525439

Master Course Outline Cover Sheet
Department:
BIOLOGY
Course designation:
BIOL 130
Course title:
Northwest Ornithology
Course description:
Intro to biology and ecology of Northwest bird species through
readings, experiments and local field study to sites throughout
the Pacific Northwest.
Course prerequisites:
Credits:
5
Previous course designation:
BIO 130
Previous course title:
Northwest Ornithology
EFFECTIVE DATE:
APPROVED DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGES COURSE CODING APPROVAL FORM
College No.
63
College Name:
NSCC [3J
sscc D
SCCC 0
Date 12/8/03
Submitted by
[3J Add to inventory effective
2004/Spring year/quarter
D
Delete from inventory effective
_ _ year/quarter
D
Change to another CIP Code
List old CIP Code
D
Title Change only
List old title
D
Change status for AA degree requirements (Academic Transfer courses only. See #5 below)
D
Other (specify)
Div/Dept Math. Science,
Social Science
Course No. BIO 130
Eleanor Cauldwell
Phone #
CIP Code 26 • 0101
SVI
D
528-4502
Institutional Intent
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Course Title Northwest Ornithology
Fund Source
Administrative Unit
Budget
1. Is this course a requirement for an approved Vocational Preparatory program?
D Yes [3J No If yes, list Educational Program Code/EPC: _ _
2. Does this course imply:
Limited English Proficiency?
0Yes
[3J No
3. Does this course imply:
Academic Disadvantaged?
0Yes
[3J No
D Yes
[3J No
4. Does this course contain a workplace training component?
5. Which, if any, AA Degree requirement(s) will this course satisfy?(Academic Transfer Courses only)
A. Special Requirements?
D
D
Q Math/Q (Quantitative
Reasoning)
C Communication
(Studies and Applications)
Credits§
B. Distribution Areas
D
D
D
D
Lecture 33
D
Lab 44
Originating Administrator Signature
Date
Course/Changes on-line:
[3J The Living World
D Science, Tech., & Environment
United States Cultures
Is this a variable credit class?
Student Contact Hours:
D Global Studies
D The Physical Universe
Language and Communication
Literature/History of Ideas
Music, Art, and Drama
Individuals and Societies
Yes[3J No
Clinical
Faculty Contact Hours
Other _
System _
z
Total 77
Concurring Administrator/SCCC
Date
Vice President of Instruction
Date
_ _ _ North Seattle Community C o l l e g e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Curriculum and Academic Standards Committee
NEW COURSE TRANSMITTAL FORM
Division:
Math, Science, Social
Science
Course Name:
Northwest Ornithology
Contact Person:
Eleanor Cauldwell
Course Number:
BIO 130
Phone Number:
528-4502
Comments: (Impact on existing college equipment in inventories and facilities, requirements on new
equipment and facilities, information for advising, possible effect on library, media center, computer labs,
copy center, and other college operations.
Approval by Division:
Yes:
Approval by TAC:
(if professional/technical course)
Yes:
x
Course to be offered as Distance Learning?
No:
Date:
No:
Date:
Yes:
x
No:
Areas of Knowledge (for transfer courses only): Committee chairs, initial and date)
Language & Communication
Literature/History of Ideas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Music, Art & Drama
Individuals & Societies
US Cultures
Global Studies ---~---------The Physical Universe
The Living World
Science, Technology & the Environment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Communication "C"
Math "Q" Course
Attach course outline and route original
Advising Center:
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Curriculum and Academic Standards Committee comments:
No:
Date:
Vice President for Instruction--NSCC
Dean/Associate Dean--NSCC
Dean/Associate Dean--SSCC
Dean/Associate Dean-SCCC
New Course Transmittal Document 2002 (pb/le 8/1/02)
NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE APPROVAL
Please attach a course outline approved by the North Seattle Community College
Curriculum and Academic Standards (CAS) Committee
Date: 12/1/03
Submitted by: Eleanor Cauldwell
Phone #: 528-4502
Division/Department: Math, Science, Social Science Course # BIO 130
Course Title: Northwest Ornithology
Effective date
Sp/04
Credits: 5
Course Contact Hours
a on-campus lecture _3_
a on-campus lab _4_
a e-mail - 0 synchronous web conference
a asynchronous web conference _ _
a other (specify mode: online)
Delivery method
(check all that apply)
a Broadcast telecourse
a On-line course
a Flex-time
a Two-way interactive classroom
a Videocassette
a Other (please specify):
x
Fees
(check all that apply)
a Computer
a Telecourse
a Lab
a Other (please specifiy):
Reason(s) for offering this course as a Distance Learning Course:
In addition to fulfilling the Living World and Laboratory Science degree requirements,
Associate Dean
Vice President for Instruction
NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE APPROVAL
AMENDMENT TO EXISTING COURSE
*Complete this form if an already approved class is to be taught using a different delivery
mode
Course number: BIO 130
Course title:
Northwest Ornithology
Course Requirements (Expectations of Students) - Must reflect the modality change;
what purpose will on-campus meetings (if applicable) serve? How will the modality
change affect specific course requirements such as labs, peer-to-peer interaction, or group
discussion?
There will be an on-campus orientation session during the first week of the quarter. At this
session the class web site will be demonstrated and techniques for insuring personal safety
on field trips will be discussed.
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation - Must reflect the modality change; please
specifically address how you will ensure the integrity of the evaluation process.
How will the methods used to assess the general education outcomes and course outcomes
differ from the methods described in the course outline?
Students will complete weekly online quizzes, submit weekly field notes and contribute to
the class discussion. WebCT courseware provides a secure environment for testing,
interpersonal communications and group discussions.
Required Materials and Competencies - Please specify any hardware/software
requirements, Internet access needs, and prerequisite computer competencies for the class
Students must have regular Internet access and enough computer memory to display
graphics and photographs.
Supplemental Materials and Competencies
similar to the above, but purchase or acquisition is optional
A camera is a useful tool for recording the details of the habitats the student visits as well as
recording any unusual birds or bird behaviors. A digital camera would allow the student to
append their photographs to their field trip reports.
_ _ _ North Seattle Community C o l l e g e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Math, Science, Social Science
Course Establishment Form
Outline
Effective Date: Spring/04
Division:
Math,
Social
Program/Dept:
Biology
Credits: 5
Variable: N A
Science
Course Number:
BIO 130
Course Title:
Northwest
Inst.
11 A
CIP:
Tran sf er
x
Fee:
01
fee
Online: Computing fee
Name of Degree/Certificate:
Distribution Requirement for
s
rirJL(J"lt,,U
Transfer Status to 4-year institution:
IXX
please describe:
Course length:
No:
1
on campus
25 online
77
44
Prerequisite:
Clinical:
Other:
Yes:
If yes, please describe:
Course Description:
Introductory ornithology course that focuses on the biology and ecology of Northwest bird
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NSCC General Education Learning Outcomes and/or Related Instructional Outcomes (for
technical courses) Met by Course:
Outcome 1: Think critically in reading and writing
Outcome 4: Access, evaluate, and apply information from a variety of sources and a
variety of contexts.
Outcome 1 O: Identify and understand fundamental concepts of the physical and life
sciences and the effects that the uses of these concepts and resulting
on the individual, on
and on the biosphere.
Additional outcome for online class:
Outcome 5:
to
computer
education and
Course Outcomes/Learning Objectives:
successful
able to:
of the course,
100 birds found in the student's home range
and in
of their life
birds in each
and contrast interactions within
and between
Describe form and function relationships as they relate to environmental
I Topical Outline and/or Major Divisions:
Week 1:
Diversity
Life
Week
Visual clues
clues
marks
Form and function
Body plans
have
Week 4:
Internal Bird
Anatomy and Physiology
Circulation
Respiration
Digestion
Week 5
Communication
Brain and senses
Visual communication
Vocal communication
of birds
Annual
of fl
Week 7.
Behavior
Socia! behavior
Sexual behavior
Week 8
and
eggs, and young
Growth and
Parental care
Week 9.
science
Academic science
E
and threatened
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Course Requirements (Expectations of Students)
Passing scores on exams and quizzes
Successful completion of laboratory and field activities
Active participation as exemplified by field notes and class discussion
Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to
listed under "Course Outcomes/Learning Objectives."
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation:
Written or online exams and
Final
laboratory
are assigned
to
field notes, and
for this course.
Required Text(s) and/or Materials:
As determined
lab manual: Manual of
u
Proctor & Patrick
Supplemental Text(s) and/or Materials:
As
instructor.
Outline Developed by:
Cauldwell
Outline Revised by:
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