Science and Engineering Subcommittee
REPORT
December 2009
I.
Viterbi School of Engineering
A.
Information Technology Program
Create two courses
1.
ITP-385x (3)
IT Consulting and Professional Services
Information Technology (IT) Consulting life cycle. Client relationships.
Problem evaluation, solution development and implementation. Systems
analysis and evaluation. 3rd party consulting. Prerequisite: ITP-101 or ITP125. Not available for major credit in engineering.
 Approved
ITP-488x (3)
Managing Supply Chains with Advanced Planning & Optimization
Drivers and obstacles to the process of coordinating the flow of
material/information along the logistics chain. Optimize the supply network,
from raw materials to sales. Prerequisite: ISE-583 or ITP-320. Not available
for major credit for undergraduates in engineering.
 Approved
B.
Revise six courses
1.
ITP-215Lx (2)
Current: ITP-215x: 3-D Modeling, Animation, Compositing and Special Effects
Overview of developing a 3D animation: from modeling to rendering. Basics of
surfacing, lighting, animation and modeling techniques. Advanced topics:
compositing, particle systems, and character animation. Recommended
preparation: knowledge of any 2D paint, drawing, or CAD program.
Revised: ITP-215Lx: 3D Modeling, Animation, and Special Effects
Developing a 3D animation from modeling to rendering: Basics of surfacing,
lighting, animation, and modeling techniques. Advanced topics: compositing,
particle systems, and character animation. Recommended preparation: Knowledge
of any 2D paint, drawing, or CAD program. Not available for major credit in
engineering.
 Approved
2.
ITP-305x (3)
Current: Advanced 3-D Modeling, Animation, and Special Effects
Advanced modeling, surfacing, and animation techniques, as well as compositing,
dynamics, scripting, and other advanced 3-D automation procedures.
Prerequisite(s): 1 from (ARCH-207a or ITP-215
Revised: Advanced 3D Modeling, Animation, and Special Effects
Advanced modeling, surfacing, and animation techniques as well as dynamics,
scripting, and other advanced 3D automation procedures. Prerequisite(s): 1 from
(ARCH-207a or ITP-215 (no change in prerequisites).
Not available for major credit in engineering.
 Approved
3.
ITP-315x
Current: Applications for 3-D Special Effects and Character Animation (2)
This advanced 3D animation course explores applications of various special effects
processes, focusing on the use of particle systems, texture mapping, character and
facial animation, and live action compositing. Prerequisite: ITP-215
Revised: 3D Character Animation (3)
Advanced exploration of the process of bringing 3D characters to life from concept
to model, and through production to finished performance. Prerequisite: ITP-215
(no change) Not available for major credit in Electrical Engineering.
 Approved
4.
ITP-320Lx (2)
Enterprise Wide Information Systems
Current:
The role Information Systems play in an organization and the challenging task of
implementing and managing the IS function are both examined in detail.
Prerequisite: ITP-101
Revised:
The role Information Systems play in an organization. Integration of Business
Processes by using Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP). (No
prerequisite) Not available for major credit in engineering.
 Approved
5.
ITP-360x (3)
Current: 3-D Industry Tools
Techniques, concepts and tools for professional 3-D animation development.
Strengths/weaknesses of industry-standard middle-end and high-end animation
packages; hands-on instruction, discussion, and analysis. Prerequisite: ARCH207a or ITP-215
Revised: 3D Compositing and Visual Effects
Advanced techniques for 3D animation and visual effects development including
3D pre-visualization, match moving, dynamics, multi-pass rendering, and digital
compositing. Prerequisite: ITP-215. Not available for major credit in
engineering.
 Approved
6.
ITP-414x (3)
Current: Advanced Project Development
Advanced planning, budgeting, and production processes and techniques for new
media projects; team-building and management practices for creative teams.
Graded CR/NC. Junior or senior standing. Recommended preparation: a minimum
20 units from the ITP 3-D Animation minor. Graded CR/NC.
Revised: Seminar and 3D Portfolio Development
Advanced processes for developing 3D animation, showcasing skill sets, and
qualifications for positions within the 3D animation industries; including demo
reel, media, and website creation. Prerequisites: ITP-215 and 1 from (ITP-305 or
ITP-315 or ITP-360). Letter graded. Not available for major credit in
engineering. (No registration restriction.)
 Approved
II.
LEONARD DAVIS SCHOOL OF GERONTOLOGY
Gerontology
A. Revise Program
Eff. Term:
Fall 2010
M.A.
Gerontology
(28)
Drop GERO 513 from six programs: MA, Gerontology, Master of Aging Services Management, Master
of Long Term Care Administration, Online Gerontology Certificate, MSG/DDS, and PharmD/Certificate
programs. Substitute GERO 508 for all programs except the MASM, which already includes GERO 508.
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Approved
B. Drop Course
Effective Term: Spring
2010
GERO-513 (2, 4)
Stress, Health, and Aging
A presentation of the importance of controlling stressful interaction. Aging is accelerated by
stress induced disorders of regulation such as high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis.
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Approved
III. College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
A. Chemistry
Revise course
1. CHEM-201Lgx (4)
Chemistry in the Environment, Energy and Society
Current: A range of issues where chemistry impacts society will be explored. Topics such as global warming,
pollution, energy utilization and genetic engineering will be covered. Not for major credit for Chemistry and
Biological Sciences.
Revised: A range of issues where chemistry impacts society will be explored. Topics such as global warming,
pollution, energy utilization and genetic engineering will be covered. Students who have taken CHEM 105ab
previously or concurrently with CHEM 201 will not receive credit for CHEM 201. [No credit restriction.]
Chair comment: It would be nice to have readings attached to the syllabus.
 Approved
B. Earth Sciences
Revise three courses.
1. GEOL-125Lg (4)
Earth History: A Planet and Its Evolution
Current: Basic principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics used
in evaluating clues written in the rock record, and the processes that have shaped
our planet. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. At least one field trip required.
Not available for major credit to earth or geological sciences majors.
Revised: Same description. Remove credit restriction.
Chair comment: It would be nice to see readings from the text associated with the syllabus.
 Approved
2. GEOL-130Lg (4)
The Nature of Scientific Inquiry
Current: Examination of the scientific process: what constitutes science;
evolution of ideas about the nature of space, time, matter, andcomplexity;
paradigm shifts in the biological and earth sciences.Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory,
2 hours. Not available for major credit to earth or geological sciences majors.
Revised: Same description. Remove credit restriction.
 Approved
3. GEOL-150Lg (4)
Climate Change
Current: Climate systems from the beginning of earth history to the present; tools
and techniques used to reconstruct prehistoric climate records; effects of climate
variations on development of life forms on earth. Not available for major credit
to earth or geological sciences majors.
Revised: Same description. Remove credit restriction.
Chair comment: It would be nice to see readings from the text associated with
the syllabus
 Approved
C. Kinesiology
Create two courses
1. PHED-115 (1)
Surfing
Fundamental instruction of surfing skills; water safety and etiquette; wave
recognition and forecast interpretation; surf culture; board selection; surf related
strengthening and stretching.
 Approved
2. PHED-124 (1)
Walking for Fitness
Develop a strong fitness foundation through walking; fitness assessment and
individualized programs; gait biomechanics and power walking; injury
prevention; strategies for special populations.
 Approved