Science and Engineering Subcommittee
REPORT
October, 2008
I.
VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Computer Science
A. Revise Program
Eff. Term: Fall 2009
1. M.S. Computer Science (Computer Security) (28)
Add CSCI 531 as a requirement and add CSCI 571, 573 & 585 as restricted electives. Change
total units required from 27 to 28. (This corrects an existing discrepancy. Current students cannot
complete this program in fewer than 28 units.)
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Chair's comment: This is a good program. We do note that there is not much flexibility for
students and all the courses are in CSCI which is a bit unusual. The Department should consider
broadening the exposure of students.
B. New Course
Eff. Term: Fall 2009
1. CSCI-300 Introduction to Intelligent Agents Using Science Fiction (3)
Fundamental concepts of intelligent agents and multiagent interactions using science fiction short
stories and movie clips; topics include decision theory, game theory, auctions, swarms,
teamwork, emotions. Prerequisite: CSCI 101.
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C. Revise Four Courses.
Eff. Term: Fall 2009
1. CSCI-522 Game Engine Development (4)
NEW: Remove all prerequisites
CURRENT: The principles of developing game engines targeted at modern
PC and game console hardware.
Prerequisite(s) ITP-485 and 1 from (CSCI-480 or CSCI-580)
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Eff. Term: Fall 2009
2. CSCI-529a Advanced Game Projects (4)
NEW: Remove prerequisites. Add: Recommended Preparation: CSCI 522 or CTIN 488
CURRENT: Team projects intended to address the multifaceted technical and creative challenges
that are inherent to comprehensive game development. Prerequisite(s) 1 from (ITP-485 or CTIN484)
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Eff. Term: Fall 2009
3. CSCI-543 Software Multiagent Systems (3)
NEW: Investigate computational systems in which several software agents or software agents
and humans interact.
CURRENT: Investigate computational systems in which several software agents or software
agents and humans interact. Prerequisite(s)
1 from (CSCI-561 or CSCI-573)
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Approved. Remove prerequisites.
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October, 2008
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Eff. Term: Fall 2009
4. CSCI-585 Database Systems (3)
NEW: Database system architecture; conceptual database models; semantic, object-oriented,
logic-based, and relational databases; user and program interfaces; database system
implementation; integrity, security, concurrency and recovery.
Registration Restrictions: Open only to: Computer Science Graduate students.
CURRENT: Database system architecture; conceptual database models; semantic, objectoriented, logic-based, and relational databases; user and program interfaces; database system
implementation; integrity, security, concurrency and recovery. Prerequisite: CSCI-485.
 Approved. Remove prerequisite, add registration restriction; title and description
unchanged.
Industrial and Systems
D. New Program
Eff. Term: Spring 2009
1. M.S. Health Systems Management Engineering (34)
34-unit MS jointly sponsored by ISE and PPD and administered by Epstein ISE. Coursework
drawn primarily from ISE and PPD as well as business and other engineering departments.
Students take a 14 unit core and courses in the areas of Economics and Finance, Information
Systems, Management, and Quantitative Methods.
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E.
1.
New Course
Eff. Term: Spring 2009
CE-495 Seminars in Civil Engineering (1)
Information necessary for successful transition to engineering practice with emphasis on
substantive engineering topics, employee rights and responsibilities, communication skills, ethics,
and life-long learning. Credit/No Credit. Registration restrictions: Open only to upper division
engineering majors.
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COLLEGE OF LETTERS ARTS & SCIENCES
Biological Sciences
A. Revise Course
Eff. Term: Fall 2009
1. BISC-536
Advanced Seminar in Marine Biogeochemistry (2)
NEW: Advanced Seminar in Marine Biogeochemistry. Examination of the interplay between
ocean biology and the cycling of carbon, nitrogen and other elements on a local, regional and
global scale. Open only to: Graduate students in Biology and Earth Science
CURRENT: Advanced Seminar in Marine/Global N Cycle. Biological processes in marine
ecosystems strongly affect the cycling of important elements on our planet. Examination of the
interplay between ocean biology and the cycling of carbon and nitrogen on a local, regional and
global scale.
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Physical Education
B. New Course
Eff. Term: Spring 2009
1. PHED-120ab Yoga (1-1)
(a) Introduction to meditation, breathing techniques and postures as a means towards relaxation;
increase muscle flexibility; understanding of basic anatomy and nutritional guidelines. Duplicates
credit in the former PHED-120. (b) A continuing study of intermediate and advanced yoga
postures, breathing techniques and meditation as a means toward relaxation and stressreduction.
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Report
October, 2008
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C. Terminate Course
Eff. Term: Spring 2009
1. PHED-120 Yoga (1)
Introduction to meditation, breathing techniques and postures as a means towards relaxation;
increase muscle strength and flexibility; understanding of basic anatomy and nutritional
guidelines.
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Course will be replaced with PHED-120a, which was created so that PHED-120b could be
created to follow it.
D. Two New Courses
Eff. Term: Fall 2009
1. PHED-150
Table Tennis (1)
Fundamental instruction of basic strokes for beginning and intermediate players; rules, scoring
strategies; singles and doubles; practices and match play
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Eff. Term: Fall 2009
2. PHED-155 Golf (1)
Basic skills development and knowledge in stance, grip and swing mechanics; course strategy;
use of woods, irons and putting; history rules and etiquette.
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Course will be taught behind the baseball field, and twice off campus at a golf course.
III.
KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Medicine
A. New Program
Eff. Term: Spring 2009
1. B.S. Global Health (66)
Program offered by Health Promotion in conjunction with International Relations. Students take
32 units of science, HP, and IR courses; three HP research courses; at least 8 units each of
electives from HP and IR; and an additional 8 units of electives from a variety of fields.
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Chair comment: The program proposal and the Gerontology course are models. I think they are
well done and could help others figure out how to improve their proposals.
Includes three new courses:
B. Two New Courses
Eff. Term: Spring 2009
1. HP-270 Introduction to Global Health (4)
Introduction to concepts of global health and disease control. Issues of globalization, global
governance, emerging diseases, infectious disease treatment, and outbreak challenges.
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Eff. Term: Spring 2009
2. HP-470 Case Studies in Global Health (4)
Case study examination of programs and organizational structure underlying current international
efforts addressing problems related to infection disease, chronic disease, global environmental
change, emergencies and emerging disease epidemics. Prerequisites: HP 270
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IV.
LEONARD DAVIS SCHOOL OF GERONTOLOGY
Gerontology
A. New Course
Eff. Term: Fall 2009
1. GERO-483 Global Health and Aging (4)
Overview of the impact aging populations will have on global institutions from a variety of
perspectives. Examination of public health policy issues.
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Cross-Listed As HP 483.