Science and Engineering Subcommittee
	REPORT
February 2008

I.  VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
All changes effective Fall 2008
	
A.  Biomedical Engineering
1.  Revise Program
B.S.	Biomedical Engineering [128 units]
Replace required course CSCI-101 with new course EE-150.  EE-150 includes Matlab.   No change in 
units.
>	Approved
(EE-150 is approved in Electrical Engineering section of report.)

2.  Revise Program
B.S.	Biomedical Engineering (Biochemical)  [132 units]
Replace required course CSCI-101 with new course EE-150.  No change in number of units for degree
>	Approved

3. Revise Program
B.S.	Biomedical Engineering (Electrical)	[133 units]
Replace required course CSCI-101 with new course EE-150.  Reduce technical elective units from 5 to 4
since required course EE-201L is increasing from 3 to 4 units.  No change in number of units for degree
>	Approved

4.  Revise Program
B.S.	Biomedical Engineering (Mechanical)	[132 units]
Replace required course CSCI-101 with new course EE-150.  No change in number of units for degree
>	Approved

5.  Revise Program
M.S., Medical Devices and Diagnostic Engineering	[28 units]
List of options now includes BME 620L (4 units) rather than BME 620 (3 units).
>	Approved
BME 620L, an elective for this program, was recently revised from 3 to 4 units.  Other electives are 3 units, so if a student chooses BME 620L s/he may need 29 units rather than the usual 28 units to complete the degree.
Revise Courses
a. BME-210	Biomedical Computer Simulation Methods (3)
Computational methods for simulation and analysis of circulatory, respiratory, pharmacokinetic and neural models. Quadrature, differential equations, systems of linear equations, simulation languages, experimental statistics. 
New: Prerequisite(s) EE-150;  Corequisite(s)	Math-245
Current: Prerequisite(s)	CSCI-101 Corequisite(s) MATH-226 (same description)
>Approved

b.  BME-670	Early Visual Processing	(4)
Interdisciplinary topics in biological and artificial low-level visual processing. Retina, lateral geniculate nucleus; computer vision; neurophysiology; retinal prosthesis; molecular biology; retina; phototransduction; edge detection; movement. Open to graduate students only. 
New: Prerequisite(s) NEUR-524 or BME-502 or CSCI-574
Current: Prerequisite(s)	1 from (NEUR-524 or NEUR-525 or BME-502 or CSCI-574)  (Same catalog description and units)
>	Approved
NEUR 525 has been dropped.  This change is a ripple-effect of the changes being made in the PhD in Neuroscience.

c.  BME-671	Late Visual Processing	(4)
Interdisciplinary topics in biological and artificial high-level visual processing. Visual cortex; computer vision; neurophysiology; psychophysics; MRI; computational models; orientation selectivity; steropsis; motion; contours; object recognition. Open to graduate students only. 
New: Prerequisite(s) NEUR-524 or BME-502 or CSCI-574
Current: Prerequisite(s)	1 from ((NEUR-524 and NEUR-525) or BME-502 or CSCI-574)  (Same catalog description and units.)
>	Approved
NEUR 525 has been dropped.  This change is part of the ripple effect of the changes being made in the Neuroscience PhD.

B. Chemical Engineering
1.  New	Program	
B.S.	Chemical Engineering (Polymer/Materials Science)	[133 units]
Add area of emphasis in "(Polymer/Materials Science)", replacing previous area of emphasis in "(Polymer Science)", which is being dropped.  Includes one chemistry course, 12 units of chemical 
engineering/materials science courses, and 9 units other engineering courses.
>	Approved

2.  Terminate Program	
B.S.	Chemical Engineering (Polymer Science) 133
>	Approved

C.  Civil Engineering
New	Course	Eff. 	Fall 2008
CE-515	Sustainable Infrastructure Systems	(3)
Explores broad issues and mitigation measures involved in the analysis and design of complex, uncertain, interacting infrastructure systems needing to be resilient and sustainable.
>	Approved
Chair suggests that a statement should be added at the beginning to inform students what this course is about and what they should expect to learn.

D.  Electrical Engineering
1.  Revise	Program	
B.S.	Electrical Engineering [131 units]
Add ENGR 102, with reduction of 2 units of electives (total units of 131 remains unchanged).  Replace 
CSCI 101 with new course EE 150L.  Add EE 464 as an alternative to EE 364.  Change entry-level requirements for the area of Electromagnetics and Solid State from EE 338 and EE 470 to new course EE 238L and EE 338.  Add EE 470 to the list of electives for the area of specialization titled Electromagnetics and Solid State.
>	Approved
Includes two new courses, EE 150L and EE 238L, and 2 revised courses, EE 201L and EE 464.

New courses
a)  EE-150L	Engineering Computational Methods	(3)
Algorithms and computational methods for efficient solution of engineering problems. Introduction to engineering software tools.
>	Approved
Replaces CSCI 101 in the BS EE and BME degrees; includes MatLab, which CSCI 101 does not.  
Chair comment:  Syllabus needs some work.  It includes a header for "Course goals," but none are included.

b)  EE-238L	Engineering Nano-Systems	(3)
Methods to control and exploit the phenomena of nano-science, and the integration of nano-technology into systems. Development of fundamental concepts through a series of experimental modules. Prerequisite(s) PHYS 152L
>	Approved

Revised Courses
c)  EE-201L  Introduction to Digital Circuits (3 changed to 4)
New: Digital system design and implementation; synchronous design of datapath and control; schematic/Verilog-based design, simulation, and implementation in Field Programmable Gate Arrays; timing analysis; simple CPU design; semester-end project. Prerequisite(s) EE-101 New: 4 units.  
Current: Digital system design and implementation using discrete ICs and FPGAs; synchronous design of datapath and control units; state machine implementation methods; timing analysis; lab experiments, logic analyzers; schematic-entry and simulation.  Prerequisite(s) EE-101 Current: 3 units
>	Approved
Syllabus was largely based on pre-revision content.  Partial syllabus reflecting revised content will need to be fully revised for Fall 2008.

d)  EE-464	  Probability Theory for Engineers (3)
New: Axiomatic foundations of probability, random variables, functions of several random variables, introduction to statistics, sequences of random variables. Prerequisites: EE-301 and MATH-445
Current: Axiomatic foundations of probability, random variables, Gaussian and Poisson distributions, functions of a random variable. Gaussian random vector, functions of several random variables; sequences of random variables. Prerequisite: EE 301 and MATH 445.
>	Approved
Chair comments:  Syllabus lacks description of course goals.  Arbitrary description of homework grading should be clarified.

New Courses
2. EE-222	  Fundamentals of Audio Engineering	(3)
Introduction to basic audio engineering principles and techniques, with emphasis on practical sound-system analysis and design. Sound measurements, microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and system integration
>	Approved
Cross-Listed As	AME-222

3. EE-480	Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology	(3)
Next-generation nanoscale materials and electronic devices: nanoscale fabrication and characterization, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, and nanobiotechnology. Prerequisite(s)	EE 338
>	Approved

4. EE-612	Science and Practice of Nanotechnology 	(3)
In-depth discussions of important topics in nanotechnology, including both the implementation and the underlying theory. Prerequisite(s)	EE 330 or EE 470
>	Approved

5.   EE-649	Stochastic Network Optimization 	(3)
Optimization of wireless and ad-hoc mobile networks; opportunistic scheduling, flow control; backpressure routing; queue stability; energy-delay and utility-delay tradeoffs.  Prerequisite(s) EE 465 or EE 562a; Recommended Preparation	EE 549 or EE 550
>	Approved
Chair comment:  Syllabus refers to "quiz," when "midterm" might be better understood.

6.   EE-691	Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging 	(3)
Advanced clinical and research applications, sparse sampling, RF pulse design, analysis of free precession sequences, NMR relaxation, in-vivo spectroscopy and other advanced topics Prerequisites: EE 441, EE 562a, EE 591
>	Approved
Chair comment:  One unusual item is that a "MAC only" bit of software is used.  If that is required, the instructor should probably make arrangements for access.

Revise Courses
7.  EE-106L  Introduction to Computer Engineering/Computer Science (3, revised to 2)
New: 2 units.  Examination of key disciplines of computing systems: architecture, operating systems, digital logic, VLSI, networks, AI, robotics, graphics, and algorithms. Includes hardware/software laboratory tours and exercises Open only to: BSCECS, BSCSCI
Current:  3 units (same description, no registration restriction)
>	Approved
Cross-Listed As	CSCI-106

8.  EE-606	  Nonequilibrium Processes in Semiconductors	(3)
New: Non-equilibrium processes in modern semiconductor devices. Carriers lifetime and trapping; luminescence; hot carrier and high field effects.  (No prerequisites.) Cross-Listed As MASC-606.
Current: Photoconductivity, photovoltaic, and photomagnetic effects. Carriers lifetime and trapping; luminescence; hot carrier and high field effects. Cross-Listed As MASC-606.  Prerequisite(s): 1 from (EE-501 or MASC-501)
>	Approved
Change catalogue description, drop prerequisites.

E.  Information Technology Program
1.  New	Course	Eff. 	Fall 2008
ITP-422L	Configuring Enterprise Resource Planning Systems	(3) 
Business process integration is the core advantage of using ERP systems. Analyze, configure, and test business processes for a company from the ground up. Prerequisite(s)	ITP-320 or ISE-583.  Duplicates credit in former ITP-322.
>	Approved
Cross-Listed As	ISE-422.  Replaces ITP-322, which is being dropped (and was never offered).

2.  Terminate Course	Eff. 	Fall 2008
ITP-322	Enterprise Resource Planning	(2)
An Enterprise Resource Planning system is configured for a company from the ground up. Emphasis is placed on cross-functional business processes and critical integration points
>	Approved

3.  Revise Course				Eff. Fall 2008
ITP-304	Technologies for Building Online Political Campaigns	(3)
Key technology components necessary in building a successful online political campaign. Fundamentals of implementing, marketing and managing an online political campaign.
>	Approved
Change unit value from 3 to 4.  Impact on minor in Political Organizing in the Digital Age (POSC) changes unit requirement from 19 to 20.

II.  LEONARD DAVIS SCHOOL OF GERONTOLOGY	
All changes effective Fall 2008.
A.  Revise Program
M.S.	Master of Science, Gerontology	(52, decreased to 44)
Reduce number of units from 52 to 44.  Reduce units required for GERO 591 from 8 to 4.  Add GERO 589 as required course.  Change 12 units of skill requirements and 8 units of electives to 12 units of electives, consisting of the same courses.  There are no changes in the GERO parts of the associated dual degrees.  GERO 589 is not added as a required course and total units do not change.  GERO 589 is waived because students in the dual degrees have another professional field as their main area of 
professionalization.
>	Approved

Includes Dual Degrees
As noted above, GERO course requirements for dual degrees are not changed.  Catalog copy is changed by adding a “program adaptation” statement that justifies not adding GERO 589 (required for MS, GERO) to the dual degree.  Dual degrees affected are listed below.  Several dual degrees formerly described fully in GERO will only be described fully in the other school’s section of the catalog, with a reference from GERO:  the three dual degrees with PPD, the dual degree with Dentistry (which is not changing at all, as there was already an adaptation statement about GERO 589), and the dual degree with Law.

B.  Master of Science, Gerontology/Master of Business Administration (30)
>	Approved

C.  Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science, Gerontology	(44)
>	Approved

D. Master of Science, Gerontology/Master of Public Administration (40)
>	Approved

E.  Master of Science, Gerontology/Master of Health Administration (36)
>	Approved

F.  Master of Science, Gerontology/Master of Planning	(26)
>	Approved

G.  Juris Doctor/Master of Science, Gerontology	(36)
>	Approved

H.  Master of Science, Gerontology/Master of Social Work (32)
>	Approved

I.  Master of Science, Gerontology/Master of Arts, Jewish Communal Service (40)
>	Approved

J.  Revise	Course	Eff. 	Fall 2008
GERO-591	Field Practicum	2-12, max 12
Supervised experiential learning in one or more organizations that serve older adults; includes a regularly scheduled seminar. Graded CR/NC.
>	Approved
Remove z from course ID. Change grading from ‘IP/CR/NC’ to ‘CR/NC.’ Current ID:  GERO-591z.

III.  COLLEGE OF LETTERS ARTS & SCIENCES 
All changes effective Fall 2008

Neuroscience

A.  Revise	Program	
Ph.D.	Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience	(60)
Add 1-unit course, revise core of two 4-unit courses to consist of one 4-unit required course and 3 additional courses, one each from 3 out of 4 tracks (cellular, molecular, and developmental neuroscience; cognitive neuroscience; computational neuroscience and neuroengineering; and systems and behavioral neuroscience).
>	Approved
Includes new courses NEUR 531 (cross-listed as INTD 567), NEUR 532, NEUR 538, PSYC 540 (cross-listed as NEUR 533—approved by SSS in February); revised courses NEUR 524, BME 575 (cross-listing it as NEUR 534), CSCI 564 (cross-listing it as NEUR 535); dropping NEUR 525.  NEUR 525 drop means changes are required to prerequisites for BME 670, BME 671 and to requirements for a number of programs--see below re NEUR 525.
Chair expressed some concern about the formal exception policy described in the 201 form (though not 
in the catalog copy).

New Courses
1)  NEUR-531	Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology (4)
Introduces fundamental principles of advanced molecular and cellular neurobiology including proteins and nucleic acids, cell biology of neurons and glia, synaptic transmission and neuronal signaling. Cross-Listed as INTD-567. Open only to: Graduate standing
>	Approved

2)  NEUR-532	Systems and Behavioral Neurobiology	(3)
Systems and behavioral neurobiology: hierarchical mechanisms controlling behavior, experimental techniques; perceptual (visual, auditory, somatosensory) systems; sensorimotor systems; motivated behavior; learning, memory and adaptation. Prerequisite(s) NEUR-524. Open to graduate students only.
>	Approved

3)  NEUR-534L	Computational Neuroengineering  (3)
(Enroll in BME-575L)
Cross-Listed As	BME-575L
>	Approved
	
4)  NEUR-535	Brain Theory and Artificial Intelligence	(3)
(Enroll in CSCI-564)
Cross-Listed As	CSCI-564. Open only to: graduate standing
>	Approved

5)  NEUR-538	Neuroscience Ethics and Professionalization (1)
Exposes students to ethical issues in scientific research, especially for neuroscience; scientific integrity and professional roles for the academician and neuroscientist. Open only to: graduate students.
>	Approved
Chair comment:  Using a web page for a significant resource means that the availability of that material can change with no notice from the authors.  It might be a good idea to have a copy available and permission to use it if needed.

Revise	Course	
6) NEUR-524	Advanced Neurosciences  (4)
New: Advanced Overview of Neuroscience
Study of the nervous system at multiple levels through the analysis of four themes: Motor Control; Emotion, Motivation, and Decision-Making; Memory and Learning; and Vision  Prerequisite(s) BISC-421; Cross-Listed As	PHBI-524 Open only to: Graduate students.
Current: Advanced Neurosciences I
Neural Development and Aging; Neural Structure and Cell Biology, electrophysiology and biophysics, neurochemistry; learning and plasticity.  
Prerequisite BISC 421
>	Approved
Revise title, catalogue description, add registration restriction.

Terminate	Course
7. NEUR-525	Advanced Neurosciences II (4)
Sensory and motor systems, cognitive neuroscience, behavioral systems, computational neuroscience
>	Approved
Course was used in a number of degrees.  Catalog copy has been posted showing how it is replaced in the following degrees (in addition to the PhD, Neuroscience, whose revision is the stimulus for dropping NEUR-525):
MS, Biology
BA, Neuroscience
MS, Neuroscience
MS and PhD, Cell and Neurobiology