Section 1. Proposal Information
Course Developer:
 Paul Wilkins  
Date:       
Catalog year to take effect :  
2015-2016 __
2016-2017 _X_

Revision in credits
/Contact Hours

Type of Proposal
 Revised course 
 199 Experimental Course
 299 Experimental Course

Type of Course:
 Lower Division Collegiate (transfer)
 Professional/Technical (program requires)
 Professional/Technical (stand-alone)
 Developmental, numbered below 100

Rationale:
How does this proposal further the goals of the program or department? 

By expanding CIS 101 to include a brief introduction and exposure to databases, students will be better prepared to engage in office environments, where databases are used frequently in customer lists, inventory systems, medicals records, etc.  Exposure to these topics in CIS 101 will prepare students to learn more about using databases in the workplace or in further coursework in the department.
     
What evidence supports this proposal? 

Our advisory committee has been consistently asking us what we’re doing to prepare students to deal with ‘big data’: data mining and analysis.  An increased use of databases in many fields (for example, with the rise of electronic medical records in healthcare) is making database usage a fundamental computer software skill.
     
(New courses) How do you know there is a demand for this course? 
     

PREVIOUS Catalog/Course Information:
Course Number: CIS 101 Course Title in Banner: Computer Fundamentals (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title in print catalog: Computer Fundamentals

Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
   Lecture	20 hours (lecture credits x 10)	24 hours (lecture credits x 12)	22 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
1 Lec/Lab	20 hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	24 hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	22 hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
3 Total credits (sum)	40 Total hours (sum)	48 Total hours (sum)	44 Total hours (sum)	
What will change in this course as a result of changing the credits?
 Course Description 	 Course Outline		 Contact Hours
 Course Outcomes		 Other (explain):      
Section 2. Proposed Course Outline (A general statement of course content that informs class syllabus construction.)
Course Number: CIS 101 Course Title for Banner: Computer Fundamentals (30 characters maximum)

Full Course Title for print catalog: Computer Fundamentals

Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)   Pass/No Pass only
Number / Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
3 Lecture	30 hours (lecture credits x 10)	36 hours (lecture credits x 12)	33 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
1 Lec/Lab	20 hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	24 hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	22 hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
4 Total credits (sum)	50 Total hours (sum)	60 Total hours (sum)	55 Total hours (sum)	

Original Course Description:	
     A hands-on introduction to personal computers and application software. Students will learn basic computer terminology, the role of computers in society, and the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and Internet software, including e-mail. May also be offered through Distance Learning.	

New Course Description (300 character limit):

A hands-on introduction to personal computers and application software. Students will learn basic computer terminology, the role of computers in society, and the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and Internet software. May also be offered through Distance Learning.	
     	
Original Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Used	
What did the student know, what could the student do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject would the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student:	What evidence did you gather that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome was assessed:	
1.	Understand and be able to converse in basic computer terminology
2.	Formulate opinions about the impact of computers on society
3.	Create, format, and save word processing documents
4.	Create, format and save simple spreadsheets
5.	Create an overhead presentation
6.	Access and evaluate Internet-based information
7.	Use e-mail to communicate with others
8.	Be able to organize disks and files
9.	Integrate software applications into their life and school work.

New Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	All outcomes will be assessed via hands-on lab assignments, short reading quizzes, a midterm, and a final in which students will make a report using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Assessments Planned	
What will the student know or be able to do at the end of the course, or what attitudes related to the subject will the student hold?

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
1.   Understand and be able to converse in basic     computer terminology
2.	Formulate opinions about the impact of computers on society
3.	Create, format, and save word processing documents
4.	Create, format and save simple spreadsheets
5.	Create an overhead presentation
6.	Create and enter records into a simple database
7.	Use select queries to retrieve information from a database
8.	Access and evaluate Internet-based information
9.	Use e-mail to communicate with others
10.	Be able to organize disks and files
11.	Integrate software applications into their life and school work.
	What evidence will you have that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools may include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)
How each outcome will be assessed:
All outcomes will be assessed via hands-on lab assignments, short reading quizzes, a midterm, and a final in which students will make a report using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.	

Original Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics were originally presented? What were the main activities of the course? What were the central themes?

1.	The relationship between hardware and software, identifying major components of a computing system
2.	Identifying the different categories of application software
3.	Hands-on use of a word processing program
4.	Hands-on use of a spreadsheet program
5.	Hands-on use of a presentation program
6.	Hands-on use of an Internet browser
7.	Hands-on use of e-mail
8.	Hands-on file and disk management techniques

     

New Course Content by Major Topics 
What topics will be presented? What are the main activities of the course? What are the central themes?
(See sample at  http://www.lanecc.edu/copps  

1.	The relationship between hardware and software, identifying major components of a computing system
2.	Identifying the different categories of application software
3.	Hands-on use of a word processing program
4.	Hands-on use of a spreadsheet program
5.	Hands-on use of a presentation program
6.	Hands-on use of a database program
7.	Hands-on use of an Internet browser
8.	Hands-on use of e-mail
9.	Hands-on file and disk management techniques

     

Section 3.  Curriculum Equity http://www.lanecc.edu/copps  
To promote an environment where all learners are encouraged to develop their full potential, this course will support Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy in the following way(s)

Computers and computer software combined with related topics are by their very nature generic.  The class establishes a neutral base that is open to any genres and creates open doors for opportunities and success. Students will be given the opportunity to explore and research a topic of their own choosing for their final project. 
Section 4.  Required Signatures
Library Impact Statement
Under accreditation standards, Library consultation is essential for new programs, new courses and for substantively revised courses when the revisions entail any change in library use. 

What assignments will require the use of library and information resources? 
      A final project will require the students to use internet resources to do research for a short report on a topic of their own choosing.

Each academic area has a Liaison Librarian  http://www.lanecc.edu/library/services/liaison.htm to help faculty identify materials to be ordered to support the curriculum. Make an appointment with the designated librarian to discuss the library needs of your course at least a week ahead of the deadline for submission. 

To be completed by Liaison Librarian:
 Library resources are adequate to support this proposal.
 Additional resources are needed but can be obtained from current funds. 
 Significant additional Library funds/resources are required to support this proposal. 

					     
	Liaison Librarian			Date

Divisional Approvals 
Human, Physical, and Financial Resources (select one):
 Additional instructional costs (staff, materials, services or facilities) will be incurred to offer this course.  Source of funding:       
 No additional instructional resources (staff, materials, services or facilities) are needed to offer this course.
Explain:      

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
 The Academic Dean and Administrative Assistant have reviewed this course proposal and kept a copy for divisional files.
 Faculty review of this course was completed within the division on 01/05/16(date).
 New course outlines have been prepared for the Divisional binder containing all current course outlines.

			     
Office Administrator			Date

Fees (select one):
 We have completed a fee request form to be submitted to ASA upon course approval.
 No special fees will be required for this course.
Required Certifications: 
 We have developed minimum course certification standards for this course to be filed with ASA to allow compliance with the faculty contract.
 We have completed faculty certification form(s)
(http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/faccertf.pdf )
for this course to be filed with ASA and Human Resources so RIF grid information will be updated. 

Divisional Recommendation (select one):
 Pass	 Do Not Pass 

			     
Academic Dean			Date

College Approval 	 			

				     							     
Curriculum Committee Chair				Date		Executive Dean for Academic Affairs	Date

Curriculum Approval Committee hearing:  		     		_____________________________	     
				Date		Vice President for Academic &	              Date
						Student Affairs