Curriculum Updates (Fall 2022, Spring 2023 & Fall 2023)

The following updates have been made in Banner according to approved Collegewide Curriculum Committee proposals.

Fall 2022 Effective Term

Revised  Courses

IDES 221 – Interior Design: Residential

Deleted course IDES 116 removed as optional prerequisite

IDES 222 – Interior Design: Commercial/Contract

Deleted courses IDES 116 and IDES 120 removed as optional prerequisites

Revised Programs

102 – Interior Design – Preprofessional

Ended course IDES 116 replaced with IDES 118

219 – Biotechnology Certificate

Change in total program credits from 25 to 26 due to change in BIOT 110 credits

224 – Advanced Interior Design Certificate

Ended course IDES 116 replaced with IDES 118, ended course IDES 120 replaced with IDES 123, ended course IDES 212 removed from electives, electives increased by 3

226 – Introductory Interior Design Certificate

Ended course IDES 116 replaced with IDES 118, ended course IDES 120 replaced with IDES 123

 334 – Biotechnology

Program electives changed to 7 due to change in BIOT 110 credits

Suspended Programs

207 – Broadcast Journalism Certificate

214 – Digital Media Production Certificate

229A – Web Design Certificate

230 – Web Programming Certificate

309A-Broadcast Media: Radio

310A- Broadcast Media: TV

 Spring 2023 Effective Term

New  Courses

            ARTT 274- Indigenous Art of the Americas

An introduction to visual art and culture created by indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. The course explores the diverse artistic production, histories, and cultural contexts of indigenous art from North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. (R and TP/SS) Assessment level(s): ENGL101/011, READ 120.  Three hours lecture each week.

            ARTT 277 – African American Art

A survey of art produced by people of African descent in the United States, South America, and the Caribbean from the 16th century to the present. The course explores the art of the African diaspora in the Western Hemisphere with a focus on the social, political, and aesthetic contexts of its production.  Assessment level(s): ENGL 101/011, READ 120.  Three hours lecture each week.

            ARTT 285 – Global Contemporary Art

An exploration of Global Contemporary art and theory from the late 20th century to the present with an emphasis on the historical and cultural contexts of the creation and reception of art. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011, READ 120.  Three hours lecture each week.

            BIOT 260 – Introduction to the Principles of Cell and Gene Therapy

Introduction to the basic concepts of cell and gene therapies. Viral and non-viral vectors will be described in detail with respect to vector characteristics and selection, production, and purification. Cell therapies will focus on cell collection, engineering, and scale out for cells commonly used in therapies (CAR-T, MSC, iPSC). The importance of cGMP and critical quality attributes for each will be included. (G) PREREQUISITE(S): BIOT 120, BIOT 200, and BIOT 240.  Three hours lecture each week.

BIOT 261 – Laboratory Fundaments for Cell and Gene Therapy Production

Hands-on introduction to the essential methods used in the production of gene and cell therapies. Understanding of BSL levels and safety considerations. Basic cGMP with an emphasis on aseptic technique and GDP. Plasmid and vector production (bioreactor) in producer cells, plasmid and vector purification, characterization of vectors. Scale up and scale out of cells in bioreactors. Quality control assays including qPCR, ELISA, and rapid sterility testing. Lab math is associated with cell and gene therapy such as the determination of multiplicity of infection, cell concentration at infection, and vector genomes. (G)  PREREQUISITE(S): BIOT 121, BIOT 201, and BIOT 241.  PRE- or COREQUISITE(S):  BIOT 260.  Three hours laboratory each week.

Revised Courses

HINM – All courses

Campus designator removed as courses have online option

Ended Courses

ARTT 279 – American Art Since 1945

Replaced with new course ARTT 285

New Programs

416 – Data Science AS

618 – Art AA

New number and title for Art 003.  No changes to program requirements. 

Fall 2023 Effective Term

New  Discipline/Subject Code

BSAN – Business Analytics

New  Courses

BSAN 101 – Introduction to Business Analytics

An introduction to business analytics and the use of data for decision making in business functions. Course topics focus on understanding various business     functions   such as sales, customer service, marketing, or IT, and applying essential skills and tools to measure and improve operational outcomes.  Students use Microsoft Excel in practical business scenarios to summarize, visualize, and analyze data.   Other data analytics software is also introduced. (R)  PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in ELAI 990 or appropriate score on the English assessment test.  Assessment level(s):  ENGL 101/011, MATH 050, READ 120.  May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017, MATH 020, MATH 030, or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score. Three hours lecture each week.

BSAN 250 - Business Analytics Capstone

A comprehensive, project-based course where students gain hands-on experience working with real-world data. Montgomery College partners in business and industry  work alongside faculty and students providing expertise, guidance, and real data. The course includes topics in advanced data mining, data ethics, and reproducible research. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in DATA 110 or consent of the department.  Two hours each week.

          IDES 240 – Textiles, Materials , and Finishes for Interior Design

Introduction to interior materials and finishes. Research, specification, and installation. Environmental impact and human health and well-being. History and role of decorative arts. Showroom visits and product representative demonstrations.  (R)  (CE)  Assessment level(s):  ENGL 101/011, READ 120.  Three hours lecture each week.

Revised Courses

ARTT 280 – Global Modernisms: Art of the 20^th Century

New title (formerly Modern Art: Its Origins and Development) and description

A global survey of Modern art and artists from the late 19th and 20th centuries considered in social and historical contexts.

CHEM 131 -  Principles of Chemistry I

Revised description and prerequisites

First of two related courses (with CHEM 132).  Includes concepts of atomic structure, periodic system, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, weight relationships, kinetic molecular theory, gases, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical reactions, and thermochemistry. (NSLD) PREREQUISITE(S): Either guided placement eligibility or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 031, a grade of C or better in CHEM 099, completion of department-approved preparation module, or consent of the department.  Assessment levels: ELAI 990/ENGL 101/011, MATH 117 or higher, READ 120/ELAI 990.  May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017, MATH 020, MATH 030, or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.  Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, three hours laboratory each week.

CMSC 204

Prerequisites changed to a grade of C or better in MATH 181 and CMSC 203

New Program

218A – Medical Coding

New title and number for Medical Coder/Abstractor/Biller Certificate 218

Revised Programs

254 – IT Professional + Certificate

NWIT 170 replaced with NWIT 170 or NWIT 151

257 – Cloud Computing & System Administrator Certificate

NWIT 170 replaced with NWIT 170 or NWIT 151

Pamela Jones

Student Information Systems Specialist

 

 

Suspended Programs - Updated Guidance

 A currently enrolled student (for the last three years) asked to change their major to a suspended major.

 I have investigated this question and the college’s current interpretation of suspended programs is that only students that were registered in the computer system for a suspended major, at the time the degree or certificate was suspended, may continue on to earn this degree or certificate.

The current catalog language is:

THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUSPENDED EFFECTIVE FALL 2022. NEW STUDENTS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED TO SUSPENDED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. STUDENTS ADMITTED PRIOR TO FALL 2022 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH THIS CERTIFICATE AFTER SPRING 2025.

The current definition of “new students” is anyone (new to Montgomery College or currently enrolled at Montgomery College) not registered for a major code at the time of suspension.

Students not enrolled in suspended programs at the time the degree or certificate program was suspended, may not change their major to the suspended  degree or certificate.

Anthony Solano, MA, LCPC (pronouns: he, him, his)

 

Curriculum & Web Resources UPDATE

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to follow-up on my last email starting with some curriculum updates:

1. As of Fall 2017, Maryland State Law requires an Associate’s degree General Education English composition course be completed with a grade of C- or better. http://mdrules.elaws.us/comar/13b.06.01.03 This is programmed into the CAPP so a student with a “D” in ENGL 102 or ENGL 103 can not use that course to satisfy the English Foundation (ENCF).  There are no minimum grade requirements for any other General Education courses.

2. The current active catalogs for the 2020-2021 academic year are 2019-2020, 2018-2019, 2017-2016, 2016-2017, 2015-2016, and 2014-2015.  Students may not use any catalog year prior to 2014-2015 to apply for graduation without an academic appeal.

3. PHYS 010 (used for the DMS program) has been replaced by PHYS 103.  PHYS 103 is designed specifically for DMS students and a few students needing an introduction to PHYS.  It is not designed to be an introduction to PHYS 161 or PHYS 203 (unless recommended by PHYS faculty), is not a General Education Course, and is only covered by federal financial aid as an elective. 

Counselor Web Resource Updates:

1. The Program Advising Guides identified with ENGL and MATH course sequence issues have been updated. I have verified that ENGL and MATH are now being loaded on to those Program Advising Guides.  Please continue to use these guides as the primary resource for advising students.  If you discover a printed out copy of one of the Program Advising Guides with errors, please destroy the copy.

2. The Advising Worksheets are in the process of being updated.  While these updates occur, the index page https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/counseling-and-advising/advising-worksheets/index.html will be updated every day until the project is completed.

Believe it or not, it has been 7 years since we used 2 letter course designations (AR, EN, MA, etc.).  This means that these designations will drop off the 2020-2021 Advising Worksheets. 

I have decided to create a “snapshot” of the last time these designators were used so ALL 2019-2020 Advising worksheets will be available in the archive area so counselors can use them as a reference for the old courses.

Until all the 2020-2021 Advising Worksheets are available, the index will continue to use 2019-2020 Advising Worksheets for programs that have not been updated.  The curriculums with changes for the 2020-2021 academic year have priority and will be updated first.  If you provide new students with the 2019-2020 Advising Worksheet, please let them know that the updated Advising Worksheet for 2020-2021 should be available by the middle of next month.

Thanks everyone for your patience and please continue to email me any issues that you discover that need to be corrected.

Sent by Anthony Solano

Changes to Biology...and other Curriculum Changes

BI 204 with a grade of C or better is now the pre-req for Bi 205. And…for this spring 2011, Rockville only offers BI 205.

Please review this and other recent curriculum changes at:

http://www.mcinfonet.org/curriculum/