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Hostos Community College Academic University Report Detail October 2020

Section AIII: Changes in Degree Programs AIII.1 The following revisions are proposed for the A.A.S. Degree in Digital Design & Animation Program Program: A.A.S. Degree in Digital Design & Animation Program Code: 32620 Effective: Spring 2021 From: To: A.A.S. Degree in Digital Design & Animation Program A.A.S. Degree in Digital Design & Animation Revised

Program Required Common Core Credits Required Common Core Credits English Composition 6 English Composition 6 ENG 110, ENG 111 ENG 110, ENG 111 Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning 3 Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning 3 MAT 100 Introduction to College Mathematics or Higher (Except MAT 105)

MAT 100 Introduction to College Mathematics or Higher (Except MAT 105)

Life & Physical Sciences 4 Life & Physical Sciences 4 BIO 110, BIO 111 (Lab), BIO 140, BIO 141 (Lab), BIO 210, BIO 220, BIO 230, BIO 240, CHE 105, CHE 110, CHE 210, CHE 220, ENV 110, ENV 111 (Lab), PHY 105, PHY 110, PHY 120, PHY 210, PHY 220

Flexible Common Core Flexible Common Core Individual and Society 3 Individual and Society 3 PSY 101 OR SOC 101

General Psychology OR Introduction to Sociology

PSY 101 OR SOC 101


Foreign Language 4 Foreign Language 4 Major Requirements Credits Major Requirements Credits DD 100 Foundation Drawing 3 DD 100 Foundation Drawing 3 DD 101 Intro to the Digital Toolbox 3 DD 101 Intro to the Digital Toolbox 3 DD 102 Media Design in the Digital Age 3 DD 102 Media Design in the Digital Age 3 DD 105 2D Design 3 DD 105 2D Design 3 Choose One Major Sequence Choose One Major Sequence Digital Design Sequence Digital Design Sequence DD 104 Color Theory & Design 3 DD 112 Web Design I 3 DD 112 Web Design I 3 DD 114 Digital Illustration I 3 DD 114 Digital Illustration I 3 DD 120 Typography I 3

DD 201 Communication Design 3 DD 201 Communication Design 4 DD 204 Typography I 3 DD 215 Portfolio 3 DD 215 Portfolio 3 DD 220 Typography II 3 Electives Courses: Choose two Courses from the following

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Electives Courses: Choose two Courses from the following

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BUS 101 Intro to Business for the Digital Entrepreneur BUS 101 Intro to Business for the Digital Entrepreneur DD 104 Color Theory & Design DD 106 Intro to Usable Design DD 106 Intro to Usable Design DD 107 Concepts in Animation DD 107 Concepts in Animation DD 108 Visual Narrative DD 108 Visual Narrative DD 111 Intro to Sound Design DD 111 Introduction to Sound Design DD 113 Motion Graphics & Animation Production DD 113 Motion Graphics & Animation Production DD 202 Video Production DD 202 Video Production DD 205 3D Design DD 205 3D Design DD 207 3D Computer Animation I DD 207 3D Computer Animation I DD 298 Digital Independent Study I DD 298 Digital Independent Study I DD 299 Digital Independent Study II DD 299 Digital Independent Study II DD 301 Digital Illustration II DD 301 Digital Illustration II DD 302 Web Design II DD 302 Web Design II DD 307 3D Computer Animation II DD 307 3D Computer Animation II GD 101 Introduction to Games GD 101 Introduction to Games GD 105 Game Programming I GD 105 Game Programming I GD 110 Visual Design for games GD 110 Visual Design for games VPA 133 Digital Photography I VPA 133 Digital Photography I VPA 134 Digital Photography II VPA 134 Digital Photography II Animation Sequence Animation Sequence DD 107 Concepts in Animation 3 DD 107 Concepts in Animation 3 DD 108 Visual Narrative 3 DD 108 Visual Narrative 3 DD 111 Intro to Sound Design 3 DD 111 Introduction to Sound Design 3 DD 113 Motion Graphics & Animation

Production 3 DD 113 Motion Graphics & Animation Production 3

DD 207 3D Computer Animation I 3 DD 207 3D Computer Animation I 3 DD 250 2D Computer Animation 3 DD 250 2D Computer Animation 4 Electives Courses: Choose two Courses from the following

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Electives Courses: Choose two Courses from the following

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BUS 101 Intro to Business for the Digital Entrepreneur BUS 101 Intro to Business for the Digital Entrepreneur DD 104 Color Theory & Design DD 104 Color Theory & Design

DD 106 Intro to Usable Design DD 106 Intro to Usable Design DD 112 Web Design I DD 112 Web Design I DD 114 Digital Illustration I DD 114 Digital Illustration I DD 201 Communication Design DD 202 Video Production DD 202 Video Production DD 204 Typography I DD 204 Typography I DD 205 3D Design DD 205 3D Design DD 207 3D Computer Animation I DD 207 3D Computer Animation I DD 290 Special Topics in Animation DD 298 Digital Independent Study I DD 298 Digital Independent Study I DD 299 Digital Independent Study II DD 299 Digital Independent Study II DD 307 3D Computer Animation II DD 307 3D Computer Animation II GD 101 Introduction to Games GD 101 Introduction to Games GD 102 Beyond Games GD 102 Beyond Games GD 105 Game Programming I GD 105 Game Programming I GD 110 Visual Design for games GD 110 Visual Design for games VPA 121 Painting & Drawing I VPA 121 Painting & Drawing I VPA 122 Painting & Drawing VPA 122 Painting & Drawing II VPA 133 Digital Photography I VPA 133 Digital Photography I Free Electives (Writing Intensive strongly recommended for on-time graduation)

3 Free Electives (Writing Intensive strongly recommended for on-time graduation)

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Total Degree Credits 60 Total Degree Credits 60 AIII.2 The following revisions are proposed for the A.A.S. Degree in Game Design Program Program: A.A.S. Degree in Game Design Program Code: 34999 Effective: Spring 2021 From: To: A.A.S. Degree in Game Design Program A.A.S. Degree in Game Design Revised Program General Requirements Credits General Requirements Credits English Composition 6 English Composition 6 ENG 110, ENG 111 ENG 110, ENG 111 Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning 3 Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning 3 MAT 100 Introduction to College Mathematics or Higher (Except MAT 105)

MAT 100 Introduction to College Mathematics or Higher (Except MAT 105)

Life & Physical Sciences 4 Life & Physical Sciences /Natural Sciences 4

BIO 110, BIO 111 (Lab), BIO 140, BIO 141 (Lab), BIO 210, BIO 220, BIO 230, BIO 240, CHE 105, CHE 110, CHE 210, CHE 220, ENV 110, ENV 111 (Lab), PHY 105, PHY 110, PHY 120, PHY 210, PHY 220

Flexible Common Core Flexible Common Core Individual and Society 3 Individual and Society 3 PSY 101 OR SOC 101


PSY 101 OR SOC 101


Foreign Language 4 Foreign Language 4 Major Requirements Credits Major Requirements Credits DD 101 DD 101 Intro to the Digital Toolbox 3 DD 101 Intro to the Digital Toolbox 3 DD 102 Media Design in the Digital Age 3 DD 102 Media Design in the Digital Age 3 DD 113 OR DD 207

Motion Graphics OR 3D Computer Animation I

3 DD 113 OR DD 207

Motion Graphics OR 3D Computer Animation I

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GD 101 Introduction to Games 3 GD 101 Introduction to Games 3 GD 102 Beyond Games 3 GD 102 Beyond Games 3 GD 105 Game Programming I 3 GD 105 Code for Art & Design 3 GD 110 Visual Design for Games 3 GD 110 Visual Design for Games 3 GD 201 Digital Games 3 GD 201 Digital Games 3 GD 210 Game Studio 4 GD 210 Game Studio 4 Code Requirement (Choose one of the following)

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Code Requirement (Choose one of the following)

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CSC 215 Modern Programming CSC 215 Modern Programming DD 112 Web Design I DD 112 Web Design I DD 302 Web Design II DD 302 Web Design II GD 205 Game Programming II GD 205 Code for Games Major Electives: Choose two Courses from the following

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Major Electives: Choose two Courses from the following

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BUS 101 Intro to Business for the Digital Entrepreneur BUS 101 Intro to Business for the Digital Entrepreneur CSC 215 Modern Programming CSC 215 Modern Programming DD 100 Foundational Drawing DD 107 Concepts in Animation DD 107 Concepts in Animation DD 108 Visual Narrative DD 108 Visual Narrative DD 111 Intro to Sound Design DD 111 Intro to Sound Design DD 112 Web Design I DD 112 Web Design I DD 202 Video Production DD 202 Video Production

DD 302 Web Design II DD 302 Web Design II DD 307 3D Computer Animation II DD 307 3D Computer Animation II GD 205 Game Programming II GD 205 Code for Games GD 290 Special Topics in Game Art & Design GD 298 Independent Study I GD 298 Independent Study I GD 299 Independent Study II GD 299 Independent Study II VPA 121 Painting & Drawing I Free Electives (Writing Intensive strongly recommended for on-time graduation)

3 Free Electives (Writing Intensive strongly recommended for on-time graduation)

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Total Degree Credits 60 Total Degree Credits 60 Section AIV: New Courses AIV.1 Program Title N/A Program Code N/A Department

Course Title and Number

Educational Technology Student Online Learning Readiness ONL 100

Prerequisite Co-requisite Pre/Co-requisite Credits 0 Hours 1

Description: This no-cost self-paced prerequisite course provides hands-on experience at how an online course at Hostos is organized and what is expected of students. Students will become familiar with the college’s learning management system and learn how to navigate through the online environment to be successful in an online class. This course includes topics ranging from basic technology proficiency to time management and campus resources and support. The duration of this course is about 30 to 60 minutes.

Rationale: Hostos Community College has created the Student Online Learning Readiness course, a zero-credit and

no-cost course as a pre-requisite for students planning to take a hybrid or asynchronous course to better prepare students to be successful in the online learning environment. Successful completion of the Student Online Learning Readiness course will be required prior to being able to register for hybrid or asynchronous courses at Hostos Community College.

AIV.2 Program Title A.A. Liberal Arts and Science Program Code 00906 Department


Humanities African Spirituality BLS 202

Prerequisite Any 100 or 200-level Black Studies Course Co-requisite ENG 100 or higher Pre/Co-requisite Credits 3 Hours 3

Description: This course offers an Afrocentric overview of continental and diasporic forms of African spirituality. African spirituality encompasses complex transgenerational beliefs and practices dating back to 5,000BCE ancient Egypt to the practices of Ifa in Nigeria prior to the advent of Makumbo (Enslavement) in the 1400s. African spirituality is truly holistic since it informs every facet of human life. The African worldview acknowledges the importance of maintaining relationships and connections with the cosmic order, that is, the living, ancestors, unborn, supreme being, divinities (ex. Orishas) and the physical environment. An imbalance or breakdown in the relationship with one’s kinship, family, or ancestor(s) can be addressed according to the African worldview. Hence, this course will emphasize how African cosmology and spiritual practices align humans to the cosmic order and in turn played a transformative role in purifying the body and mind; and, repairing imbalances in people, family, community and nation.

Rationale: African Spirituality is fundamental area of study as it relates to ontological questions of existence from an

African worldview. This course will provide Black Studies students with a comprehensive overview of extra-colonial African spiritual systems from Maat to Ifa. Students will study the interconnectedness of these systems as a paradigm of thoughts and practices intended to purify the body and mind, inspire agency, and alignment with the cosmic order.

AIV.3 Program Title A.A.S. Digital Design and Animation Program Code 32620 Department


Humanities Animation History DD 200

Prerequisite ENG 110 Co-requisite Pre/Co-requisite Credits 3 Hours 3

Description: This course is an introduction to the history and development of the field of animation. We will explore this subject from various perspectives: by chronology, from its prehistory before the invention of film to the present day; by form, including method and medium; by culture, comparing the US to Japan, Russia, Europe and others; by subject; and by personality, concentrating on the figures who have shaped the art form and continue to influence it through their example. Students are expected to bring an enthusiastic interest in the medium, and to devote serious effort to reading about, viewing, researching and discussing animation and the artists who have created it. During our examination of the artwork, we will pay special attention to the attitudes and influences of race, gender, technology, culture, and the correlation between art and industry. There are several writing assignments, reading questions, and quizzes throughout the quarter, in addition to a scaffolded final research paper.

Rationale: Animation has a rich history. There’s a whole world of Independent, Eastern European and Experimental

Animation to explore. In order for our animation majors to excel in the industry they need to expand their frame of reference beyond the work of Disney, Pixar and Miyazaki. Taking this course would lead to improved portfolios and a more comprehensive understanding of animation in general. This course would also give students across the college another opportunity to work on their writing skills. The next step would be to make this course a writing intensive.



Humanities Typography II DD 220

Prerequisite Co-requisite Pre/Co-requisite DD 120 Typography I Credits 3 Hours 3

Description: This course addresses advanced typographic design principles. Typographic applications for web design, print and motion graphics are explored, as well as integration of design and production in the laboratory. Exercises include intensive use of body copy for magazines, newspapers, tables, and books. Font management and file preparation are also discussed.

Rationale: Strong typographic skills are a requirement in the design industry today. The addition of a second level of

typography will allow design majors further time to master the fundamentals and produce work worthy of seeking jobs in their field or for entry into four-year design schools.



Humanities Special Topics in Animation DD 290

Prerequisite DD 107 Co-requisite Pre/Co-requisite Credits 3 Hours 3

Description: This studio course covers special topics that respond to the fast-changing landscape of animation, such as projection mapping, motion capture, special effects, compositing, etc. Students will produce animation using cutting-edge techniques and methodologies. Topics will vary depending on current developments in the field.

Rationale: The animation industry is rapidly changing. In order to keep up with these changes, our animation program

needs to offer a class that is flexible enough to teach these new technologies. This will prepare animation majors better for the job market in work such as compositing, visual effects and post production.

AIV.6 Program Title A.A.S. Game Design Program Code 34999 Department


Humanities Narrative & Writing for Games GD 108

Prerequisite Co-requisite Pre/Co-requisite ENG 110 Credits 3 Hours 3

Description: The course provides an introduction to interactive writing for video games. Through a combination of lectures, readings, case studies, analytical and creative exercises, students will gain a better understanding of the process of bringing a game story to life and how to read and analyze game narratives. Topics covered include: branching narratives, hypertext, multi- and non-linear concepts, procedural narratives, and technical writing (e.g. rules, design documents, worldbuilding decks).

Rationale: Understanding the unique way games tell interactive stories is an important skill for game designers today.

Further, narrative design for games is a growing field with emerging opportunities in the industry.

Additionally, the Game Design Program is looking to strengthen its writing-focused courses (eventually WI) for students to receive additional training and instruction in the field of game design.



Humanities History of Games & Play GD 111


Description: Humans have been playing games since prehistory. This course critically examines the many forms those games have taken—from Backgammon to Super Mario Bros. to Dungeons & Dragons to Fortnite. Students will build an understanding of where modern games come from, how they influence our culture at large, and where they may be headed.

Rationale: Many students in the game design program currently lack a foundation in game history. GD 111 will help

build this foundation with seminal game references and an understanding of the medium’s evolution through the use of play and critical reflection. Additionally, the Game Design Program is looking to strengthen its writing-focused courses (eventually WI) for students to receive additional training and instruction in the field of game design.



Humanities Special Topics in Game Art & Design GD 290

Prerequisite Co-requisite Pre/Co-requisite GD 101 Credits 3 Hours 3

Description: This studio course covers special topics that respond to the fast-changing landscape of game design and development, such as VR/AR/XR, artificial intelligence, alternative controllers, etc. Students will produce games and/or artwork using cutting-edge techniques and methodologies. Topics will vary depending on

current developments in the field. Rationale: The games industry is a fast-moving, innovation-driven field. Creation of a special topics course will help

students develop marketable skills for emerging game development roles. AIV.9 Program Title A.A. Liberal Arts and Science Program Code 00906 Department


Humanities Introduction to Global Film HUM 141

Prerequisite Co-requisite Pre/Co-requisite Credits 3 Hours 3

Description: This is an introductory film course with a focus on the cross-cultural study of film from multiple world traditions. Students will learn the basics of film analysis and terminology. They will develop a familiarity with films made in diverse national contexts including, but not limited to Senegal, Nigeria, India, Iran, Korea, China, Columbia, Mexico, France, as well as some American films made by ethnic minorities. In all cases, we will think about the ideas behind the films, and how these different perspectives inform our own understanding of the world.

Rationale: This course is designed to complement the global humanities Art Liberal Arts option and help students

develop a global worldview, respect for world cultures, and to increase their visual and media literacy. It is aligned with the aspirations of general education and committed not only to diversity, but to inclusivity and accessibility as well. Course is designed to be easily offered as hybrid or asynchronous.



Humanities Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Media HUM 151

Prerequisite Co-requisite Pre/Co-requisite ENG 100 / ENG 10, or higher Credits 3 Hours 3

Description: This course will analyze changes in cultural representation of sexuality, gender, race and ethnicity in films, TV shows, mass media and social media throughout the years. Students will explore the importance of cultural representation from the prism of cultural studies. Students will deepen their critical thinking abilities to through the examination of how society has built concepts and prejudices through media that are at the core of our contemporary identity, political debate and artistic expression.

Rationale: In today’s ever-increasingly media saturated world, information literacy and critical thinking skills applied to

the interpretation of media is critical. AIV.11 Program Title A.A. Liberal Arts and Science Program Code 00906 Department


Humanities Race-ing the Center: Thinking & Practicing Intersectionality HUM 161

Prerequisite Co-requisite

Pre/Co-requisite ENG 100 / ENG 10 or higher Credits 3 Hours 3

Description: This course engages feminist theory and practice as a series of questions, which are both personal and political. What is gender? What is sex? What is a woman (or man)? What is theory? Who gets to theorize … and who gets to decide? What is the relationship between theory and political struggle? The range of answers, debates and transformations generated by the questions have given birth to and enriched multiple fields of political action, activism, and scholarship. The course takes as its basic and most essential premise that none of these questions can be answered without critical consideration of race and class - the study of gender in the US is incomplete without them. So, this course brings intersectionality and black feminist thought from the margins to the center of the study of gender. The course will equip students to understand and articulate how gender, race and class in the U.S. are entangled and to illustrate this claim with examples that demonstrate show how experiences, opportunities, and social power within social institutions including the economy, state, family, and media vary according to one’s class, gender or racial position. You will also learn how to draw upon varied social and cultural theories and research to pose critical questions and engage with current debates on how the social environment shapes the behavior and experiences of women, men and others.

Rationale: In today’s ever-diverse society and with an increasingly diverse student population, Intersectionality

provides an invaluable lens for understanding social and cultural experience, challenges and evolution in our society. A course that focuses on the intersections of race, gender and class in human experiences will help to broaden the humanities program.



Humanities Outlaw(ed): Progressive women in literature and society HUM 162


Description: This course examines outlaw(ed) women from a cultural studies perspective by questioning and denaturalizing what it means to be a “real” or “normal” woman in literature written by women of color, and consider how these “laws” of womanhood are manifest in actual women's lives. The course departs from two related questions: Who gets to define what it means to be a woman, how and for what purpose? And, what are the consequences for those who transgress the rules – by choice or chance? Students will deepen their critical thinking abilities through class discussions, as well as written and oral presentations as they explore how writers draw on personal experience, social theories, literary devices and cultural rituals to develop persuasive arguments that questions, disturb, revise or fortify the boundaries of womanhood. By revealing the underlying norms, rules & expectations that delimit acceptable womanhood, we will pay particular attention to how the constraints on and consequences of transgression vary with class, race, religion and nationality.

Rationale: Gender is critical to understanding to how lived experience, ritual and challenges inspires creative and

artistic expression in the humanities. AIV.13 Program Title A.A. Liberal Arts and Science Program Code 00906 Department


Humanities Black: Color and Concept, An Art Historical Phenomenology HUM 201

Prerequisite Co-requisite Pre/Co-requisite HUM 100 and ENG 100 / ENG 10, or higher Credits 3 Hours 3

Description: This course is a meditation and a critical interpretation of black, a subject that covers a vast range of human

experience beyond being a color, or even a concept. Using a methodology that combines a wide range of humanities-based approaches (art history, cultural studies, and philosophy, to name a few), Black: Color and Concept, An Art Historical Phenomenology is an engaged and inclusive cultural history that brings students into scholarly discourse by asking them to reflect on their own experiences and backgrounds. The study of the humanities allows us to think expansively and deeply about the world around us, to contextualize it, and to create change. This is a Zero-Cost Course.

Rationale: With its High Impact Practices, including a Capstone research project, this course is designed to

complement the global humanities Art Liberal Arts option and prepare students for thinking and refined research. It has as its basis a broad and deep approach, one that is aligned with the aspirations of general education and committed not only to diversity, but to inclusivity and accessibility as well.



Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics I MAT 100SI

Prerequisite Placement via the CUNY’s Proficiency Index for Elementary Algebra Co-requisite Pre/Co-requisite Credits 3 Hours 6

Description: This course provides skills in finite mathematics. Topics: set theory, symbolic logic, systems of numeration, the metric system.

Rationale: Provide non-STEM students with the opportunity to complete their college level mathematics course in one

semester by providing the necessary algebraic support for an introductory mathematics course if students have not demonstrated algebraic proficiency prior to this course.

Section AV: Changes in Existing Courses AV.1 Changes to be offered in the Education Department

HLT 299 Field Experience in Community Health From: To: Pre/ Co-requisite

HLT 110 and 6 credits in HLT Pre/ Co-requisite

HLT 110 and 6 credits in 200 level HLT Courses

Description: Students will have the experience of working in the health field as community health workers in such places as hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Students will volunteer at least 6 hours per week for the semester. Students will also be required to attend a seminar class meeting once a week for one hour.

Description: Students will have the experience of working in the health field as community health workers in such places as hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Students will volunteer at least 6 hours per week for the semester. Students will also be required to attend a seminar class meeting once a week for one hour and fifteen minutes.

Rationale: The current pre-req of 6 courses in HLT does not ensure that students take the pertinent courses that will prepare

them for the field experience. The Community Health degree program offers 6 major courses and 3 (100 level) elective courses. The elective courses do not fully prepare students for the activities that will be conducted in the field experience. By requiring that all students prior to enrolling in HLT 299 take HLT110 as well as 2 additional major courses (200 level), the students will be better prepared to take on the challenges presented in their field experience.

Effective: Fall 2021 Effective: Fall 2021

AV.2 Changes to be offered in the English Department ENG 10 Accelerated Writing Skills

From: To: Prerequisite Prerequisite Placement Credits 0 Credits 0 Hours 3 Hours 2 Description: The Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) links

ENG 110: Expository Writing and a non-credit bearing course, ENG 10: Accelerated Writing Skills. ENG 10 integrates developmental students into a college-level English course. The main objective of ENG 10 is to reinforce

Description: The Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) links ENG 110: Expository Writing and a non-credit bearing course, ENG 10: Accelerated Writing Skills. ENG 10 integrates developmental students into a college-level English course. The main objective of ENG 10 is to reinforce the skills

the skills learned in the required composition course by providing faculty-led, individualized instruction in a section capped at ten students. The three additional hours of instruction will reinforce reading, composition, and revision strategies so that students will be able to produce essays expected of students who successfully complete ENG 110, Expository Writing.

learned in the required composition course by providing faculty-led, individualized instruction in a section capped at ten students. The two additional hours of instruction will reinforce reading, composition, and revision strategies so that students will be able to produce essays expected of students who successfully complete ENG 110, Expository Writing.

Rationale: As the ENG Department’s ENG 110 moves to 4 contact hours, this change from 3 hours to 2 hours will allow

students in this ALP course to receive 6 hours of instruction. Effective: Fall 2021 Effective: Fall 2021

AV.3 Changes to be offered in the Humanities Department

BLS 101 Introduction to Black Studies From: To: Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 110 Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 100 or higher

Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Fall 2021 Effective: Fall 2021

AV.4 BLS 110 African Civilization I From: To: Prerequisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 Prerequisite ESL 91 or ENG 100 or higher Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Fall 2021 Effective: Fall 2021

AV.5 BLS 112 African Civilization II From: To: Prerequisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 Prerequisite ESL 91 or ENG 10 or ENG 100 or higher Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Fall 2021 Effective: Fall 2021

AV.6 BLS 114 The African American Experience From: To: Pre/ Co-requisite

None Pre/ Co-requisite

ESL 91 or ENG 100 or higher

Rationale: BLS 114 is a foundational course such as BLS 101 and should have the same pre/co-req designation. Effective: Fall 2021 Effective: Fall 2021

AV.7 BLS 119 Diversity & Pluralism in America From: To: Co-requisite SPA 121 or ENG 91 Co-requisite Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

SPA 121 or ENG 100 or higher


AV.8 BLS 122 Negritude From: To: Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 91; ESL 91 Pre/ Co-requisite



AV.9 BLS 125 The Harlem Renaissance From: To: Pre/ Co-requisite


ENG 100 or higher


AV.10 BLS 150 Ethnicity, Health & Illness From: To: Prerequisite ESL 91 Prerequisite Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite



AV.11 BLS 161 The Hip Hop Worldview From: To: Pre/ Co-requisite


ENG 100 or higher


AV.12 DD 101 Introduction to the Digital Toolbox From: To: Description: This course provides students with a

foundational understanding of the essential software for beginning their careers as digital designers. These will include the Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop, illustrator, ImageReady, & InDesign), Apple’s iMovie,

Description: This course introduces students to the essential software for creative industries including image editing, vector graphics, and time-based editing tools. The class will provide an overview of the various interface elements and program capabilities through a variety of engaging design

Garageband, and KeyNote as well as Microsoft’s Power point. The class will provide an overview of the various interface elements and program capabilities through a variety of engaging design projects. The course allows students who are considering pursuing that Associates degree in Digital design to sample the many different possible directions and methodologies that they might follow.

projects.

Rationale: The previous description included specific software which can become outdated quickly. The new description

provides generic references to what the software does rather than the specific software names. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.13 DD 112 Web Design I From: To: Prerequisite ESL 91 / ENG 91 Prerequisite No Pre-requisite Rationale: The Prerequisites for this course will become outdated due to CUNY university-wide changes regarding

developmental courses. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.14 DD 201 Communication Design From: To: Prerequisite DD 101, DD 204 Prerequisite Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

DD 220

Rationale: Adjusting Pre-Reqs to accommodate addition of new required course DD 202 Typography II. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021 AV.15

DD 204 Typography I

From: To: Course Title DD 204 Typography I Course Title DD 120 Typography I

Prerequisite DD 105 Prerequisite Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

DD 105

Rationale: Adjusting the course number of Typography I is necessary due to the addition of Typography II to the Design track’s

required curriculum. The adjustment of the numbers will help to communicate to students the foundational nature of the first semester and then the more advanced material covered in the second. Spreading the Typography coursework over two semesters will allow for more time to master the fundamentals of this integral skill for careers in design along with the time to implement more advanced projects.

Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.16 DD 215 Portfolio From: To: Prerequisite DD 204 Prerequisite Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

DD 220

Rationale: Adjusting Pre-Reqs to accommodate addition of new required course DD 202 Typography II. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.17 GD 105 Game Programming I From: To: Course Title GD 105 Game Programming I Course Title GD 105 Code for Art & Design Prerequisite MAT 100 or higher, except MAT105 Prerequisite GD 101, MAT 100 Description: This course introduces students to game

programming. Students will explore the core concepts of basic programming techniques, including variables, syntax, conditionals, loops, functions and classes. Students will incorporate their knowledge of illustration, images, text, animation, and sound to create meaningful game experiences in code.

Description: This course introduces students to the use of creative coding for art and design projects. Students will explore core coding concepts, such as variables, syntax, conditionals, loops, functions and classes. Students will incorporate their knowledge of illustration, images, text, animation, and sound to create meaningful interactive experiences in code.

Rationale: The GD code course titles and descriptions are being modified to better reflect course content. GD 105 is taught

from a design perspective as opposed to a computer science one. Additionally, the language used is meant to be

much less intimidating for those traditionally excluded from computer science courses. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.18 GD 205 Game Programming II From: To: Course Title GD 205 Game Programming II Course Title GD 205 Code for Games Prerequisite Prerequisite GD 105 Pre/ Co-requisite

GD 105 Pre/ Co-requisite

Description: This course builds on students’ programming knowledge and strengthens the foundations and fundamentals of programming with a focus on the creation of games. Here, students build an increased familiarity with programming concepts such as variables, scope, iteration, conditionals as well as basic animation techniques, and with these tools students create a series of game interactions in preparation for conceptualizing and building a final small game. This course also covers Artificial Intelligence, Collision, and Physics algorithms as well as teaching students how to use a variety or pre-built game architectures.

Description: This course builds upon students’ foundational knowledge of coding fundamentals with a focus on the creation of games. Students are introduced to new applications of core coding concepts such as variables, loops, classes and conditionals, as well as basic animation techniques. Using professional tools, students create a series of game interactions in preparation for conceptualizing and building a final small game. This course also covers topics such as artificial intelligence, collision, and physics algorithms, as well as teaching students how to use a variety of pre-built game architectures.

Rationale: The GD code course titles and descriptions are being modified to better reflect course content. GD 105 is taught

from a design perspective as opposed to a computer science one. Additionally, the language used is meant to be much less intimidating for those traditionally excluded from computer science courses.


AV.19 LAC 101 Latino Experience in the United States From: To: Prerequisite ENG 91 and SPA 121 when taught in Spanish Prerequisite Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 100 or ESL 92 or Higher


AV.20 LAC 106 History of Dominican Republic From: To: Prerequisite ESL 91 or ENG 91 when offered in English;

SPA 121 when offered in Spanish Prerequisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 100 or ESL 92 or higher


AV.21 LAC 108 History of the Caribbean From: To: Prerequisite ESL 91 or ENG 91 or higher when offered in

English; SPA 121 when offered in Spanish Prerequisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite



AV.22 LAC 118 Caribbean Society & Culture From: To: Prerequisite ESL 91 or ENG 91 when offered in English; or

SPA 121 or higher when offered in Spanish Prerequisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite



AV.23 LAC 132 Hispanic Migration to the United States From: To: Prerequisite ESL 91 or ENG 91 or higher when offered in

English; SPA 121 or higher when offered in Spanish

Prerequisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite



AV.24 LAC 246 Latina/Latino Literature in the United States From: To: Prerequisite ENG 93/ ESL 92 or higher or higher when

offered in English or SPA 222 or SPA 202 or higher when offered in Spanish

Prerequisite ESL 92 or higher

Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 100

Description: This course will focus on the literature of the Latino population in the United States. It begins with an overview of Hispanic literary production in this country and a brief survey of the writings of the early Spanish explorers and colonizers of what is now the U.S. Organized by themes, the course will examine the Latino experience as it is reflected in the literature of the Hispanic population of the United States. Major topics to be considered include the literature of the immigration, the defense of culture and civil rights, attempts to preserve cultural traditions, militant aesthetics, and contemporary reflections on identity.

Description: This course offers an overview of the literature and print culture of Latina/o authors in the U.S. since the mid-19th century. Organized by themes, genres, cultural and political traditions, students examine the topics, forms of expression, and experiential concerns that Latina/o writers have discussed in their writing over the decades.

Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department.

The new description provides a more accurate account of the overall material included in the course Effective: Fall 2021 Effective: Fall 2021

AV.25 LAC 260/ WGS 260 US Latina Women’s Literature From: To: Prerequisite Prerequisite ESL 92 or higher Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 93 or above / or ESL 91 higher Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 100 or higher


AV.26 VPA 111 Arts and Civilization I: Prehistory to 1400 From: To: Co-requisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 Co-requisite ENG 100 or higher or ESL 91 or higher Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.27 VPA 112 Arts and Civilization II: 1400 to Present From: To: Co-requisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 Co-requisite ENG 100 or higher or ESL 91 or higher Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.28 VPA 113 Introduction to Art From: To: Co-requisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 Co-requisite Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 100 or higher or ESL 91 or higher

Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.29 VPA 114 Modern Art in The City From: To: Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 91 or ESL 91 or above Pre/ Co-requisite



AV.30 VPA 115 Twentieth Century Art From: To: Co-requisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 Co-requisite ENG 100 or higher or ESL 91 or higher Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.31 VPA 133 Digital Photography I From: To: Prerequisite ESL 91 or ENG 91 Prerequisite Co-requisite Co-requisite ESL 91 or higher OR ENG 100 or higher Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.32 VPA 137 Color Theory and Design From: To: Prerequisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 or above Prerequisite ESL 91 or higher Co-requisite ENG 110 Co-requisite Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 100 or higher


AV.33 VPA 171 Introduction to Theater From: To: Co-requisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 Co-requisite ENG 100 or higher or ESL 91 or higher Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.34 VPA 172 Play & Performance Analysis From: To: Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 93 or higher or ESL 91/93 or higher Pre/ Co-requisite



AV.35 VPA 174 Introduction to Film & TV From: To: Pre/ Co-requisite

ENG 93 or higher OR ESL 91/93 or higher Pre/ Co-requisite



AV.36 VPA 181 Acting I From: To: Co-requisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 Co-requisite ENG 100 or higher or ESL 91 or higher Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.37 VPA 192 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (CE) From: To: Course Title Fundamentals of Public Speaking (CE) Course Title Fundamentals of Public Speaking Course Number

VPA 192 Course Number

COM 110

Co-requisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 Co-requisite ESL 91 or ENG 100 or higher and MAT 100 or Higher

Description: The student will present introductions; present impromptu, extemporaneous, and manuscript speeches; perform exercises to improve public speaking technique; limit topics; create outlines; and present informative and persuasive speeches, as well as speeches for special occasions.

Description: Fundamentals of Public Speaking supports students in improving their skills in verbal and nonverbal delivery while presenting ideas to diverse audiences in public settings. Students learn research skills, create outlines, build strong arguments, and present informative, persuasive, and special-occasion speeches using extemporaneous, manuscript, and impromptu speaking styles. Appropriate technology will also be covered.

Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department.

The course has a statistics component to the course, and the students should be engaged with math as well. The description better matches the content-focus of the course and is more in line with the basic public speaking courses taught elsewhere.


AV.38 VPA 193 Voice & Diction From: To: Co-requisite ESL 35 or ESL 86/88 or higher, ENG 91 or ESL

91 Co-requisite ESL 35 or ESL 86/88 or higher, ESL 91 or higher

or ENG 10 or higher Rationale: The change in the ENG pre- and/or co-requisites reflects the revised courses offered in the English Department. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.39 VPA 292 Advanced Public Speaking From: To: Co-requisite ENG 91 or ESL 91 Co-requisite ENG 100 or higher or ESL 91 or higher Pre/ Co-requisite

Pre/ Co-requisite


AV.40 Changes to be offered in the Mathematics Department

MAT 140 Introduction to Computer Science From: To: Course Title MAT 140 Introduction to Computer Science Course Title CSC 140 Introduction to Computer Science Prerequisite Prerequisite ENG 10/110 ALP and MAT 15 or MAT 20 Co-requisite Co-requisite MAT 150 Pre/ Co-requisite

Passing score on the Compass, ESL 35 Pre/ Co-requisite

Hours 4.5 Hours 3 Description: The student will study the following as they

relate to computers: the algorithm, its expression as a flowchart, a computer model and a computer language (BASIC), computation of a data organization, arithmetic expressions, compound conditions, branching, arrays, and looping. The student will also study the following as they relate to computers: approximations, functions and procedures, numerical applications, roots of equations, maxima and minima, areas, simultaneous equations, averages and deviation from the average.

Description: Computer problem solving and programming in a high level language such as C++ are introduced. Algorithmic problem solving and basic programming techniques are emphasized. Problems are solved using methods such as top-down design and stepwise iterative refinement. Programming topics include basic data types, operators and expressions, control structures, functions, arrays and pointers. Students are introduced to a modern program development environment in the computer lab and are expected to complete several programming projects.

Rationale: This course has been redesigned to serve as an entry point for the new Computer Science A.S. Degree, so that

students can learn aspects of computer science prior to having more advanced mathematics courses completed. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

AV.41 Changes to be offered in the Natural Sciences Department

CHE 105 Introduction to General Chemistry From: To: Credits 4.5 Credits 4 Description: The student will solve problems and

analyze data which require knowledge of general chemistry and inorganic chemistry including principles of scientific measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, gas of organic compounds. This course is required for Dental Hygiene and Nursing students. Offered in English only.

Description: The student will solve problems and analyze data which require knowledge of general chemistry and inorganic chemistry including principles of scientific measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, gas of organic compounds. This course is required for Nursing students. Offered in English only.

Rationale: The Nursing Unit is seeking to enter into a dual-degree agreement with CUNY School of Professional Studies. This

change will align our Nursing requirement with these institutions. The course content remains similar. Effective: Spring 2021 Effective: Spring 2021

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