PSM in Bioinnovation
Transcript of PSM in Bioinnovation
Professional Science Masters Degree Program In Bioinnovation
Department of Biology, Biotechnology Center College of Science & Technology
February 2014
Steering Committee: Antonio Giordano, MD, PhD (Biology, CST) Shohreh Amini, PhD (Biology, CST, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs) Rob McNamee, PhD (Fox School of Business, Academic Director of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute) Andrew Maxwell, PhD (Fox School of Business, Program Director for the Masters in Engineering Management) Eva Surmacz, PhD (Biology, CST) Marcella Macaluso, PhD (Biology, CST) Giuseppe Russo, PhD (Biology, CST)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This document outlines the proposal for a new Temple University Professional Science Masters Degree Program in Bioinnovation (PSM in Bioinnovation).
Bioinnovation entails identification, commercialization, and dissemination of novel biological technologies, concepts and models. The primary objective of the PSM in Bioinnovation program is to develop a portfolio of knowledge and experience that will allow individuals with background in science, business, communication, law and policy and regulation to pursue careers in fast growing fields, such as global health, pharmaceutical and biotech industry, bioinformation, technology transfer, environment and trade.
The program will provide (a) extensive biotechnology and biomedical background to challenge and complement traditional thinking and applications; (b) review translational nature of biodiscoveries through classroom instruction and direct interaction with different bioindustry professionals, including scientists, lawyers, journalists, etc.; (c) develop team and matrix work routines and effective communication skills.
The program draws from the strengths of Temple faculty (College of Science and Technology (CST) and Fox School of Business). In addition, interactions with different bioindustry professionals, including scientists, lawyers, journalists, and recruiting agents are planned. Program development and implementation will be executed by the Steering Committee who will partner with the Temple Graduate School as well as Internal and External Advisory Committee members.
The program will offer 16 courses over 24 months. The 9 core courses (24 credits) include: Innovative BioModels and Concepts, Research and Commercialization of Biomarkers and Biotargets, Epigenetic and Genetic Applications in Drug Design and Drug Response, Management and Marketing for Technologists, Application of Systems Biology, Dissemination of Biodiscoveries through Traditional and New Media, Assessing the Feasibility of Innovative Business Ideas, Ethics, Regulation and Policy and Capstone Project. Recommended elective courses for further specialization are: Milestones in Clinical Translation of Biodiscoveries, Financing New Enterprises, Competing on Value: Analyzing and Shaping Your Industry, Project Management, Innovation-‐Based Strategy: Managing Disruptive Change, Bioadvanced Screening in Health Disparity, Virtual Reality in Bioindustry and Medicine and Bioinnovation Seminar. Learning modules of the Program will be conducted through classroom instructions, home assignments, laboratory projects, and individual research. Courses will be developed and thought by CST faculty and the faculty from Fox School of Business. Team assignments and interactions with the faculty will be emphasized. The program will culminate with a capstone project. Students who earn at least 30 credits and successfully complete and present a capstone project will receive the Professional Masters Degree in Bioinnovation.
PROGRAM RATIONALE and DESCRIPTION
Demand for Professional Science Master (PSM) Degree
According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Professional Science Master (PSM) degree is one of the most important innovations in graduate science education registering remarkably rapid growth over the past several years. PSM degrees are configured to respond to the need of nonacademic employers (companies, government agencies, nonprofits) for graduate science professionals who have the additional skills necessary to contribute to their organizations. The degrees represent a response from academia to repeated calls from corporate and political leaders for better articulation of American graduate education with the country's work-‐force needs. Graduates are often referred to as "technically trained leaders" who will help develop the innovative, knowledge-‐based economy America requires to remain globally competitive. According to the United States Labor Department, the employment of biological scientists is expected to increase much faster than the average of all occupations, although there will continue to be stiff competition for basic research positions. Graduates of PSM programs are in high demand, which underscores PSM as an attractive career path for those who do not wish to become academic researchers or pursue a Ph.D. According to the latest Council of Graduate Schools report on PSM programs, enrollment in PSM in biology and health-‐related fields reached over 40% of all ~6,000 PSM students in 2012. Nearly half of the students have been women, and nearly two-‐thirds have been U.S. citizens.
PSM in Bioinnovation
PSM in Bioinnovation will be recognized as a PSM degree program. The primary objective of the PSM in Bioinnovation program is to develop a portfolio of knowledge and experience that will allow individuals with background in science, business, communication, law and policy and regulation to pursue careers in fast growing fields, such as global health, pharmaceutical and biotech industry, bioinformation, technology transfer, environment and trade. The program will provide (a) extensive biotechnology and biomedical background to challenge and complement traditional thinking and applications; (b) review translational nature of biodiscoveries through classroom instruction and direct interaction with different bioindustry professionals, including scientists, lawyers, journalists, etc.; (c) develop team and matrix work routines and effective communication skills. The program is designed to help recent graduates in obtaining relevant employment as well as to accelerate career advancement and/or allow career shift of currently employed professionals.
The program draws from the strengths of Temple faculty of College of Science and Technology (CST) and Fox School of Business). In addition, interactions with different bioindustry professionals, including scientists, lawyers, journalists, and recruiting agents are planned. Program development and implementation will be executed by the Steering Committee who will partner with the Temple Graduate School as well as Internal and External Advisory Committee members.
The PMS in Bioinnovation program is designed as a competitive, limited enrollment program, emphasizing close faculty supervision and group interactions. The curriculum will follow a professional work-‐force model, with teams assembled to meet learning goals in both the classroom and laboratory courses. This approach will enhance interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking and fill-‐in background knowledge following a project-‐based approach. By using learning and doing modules, the students will improve numerous cognitive skills, including analytical and critical thinking, project management, communication and presentation skills. The courses offered by the Fox School of Business will educate the students in evaluating the marketability of bioinnovative concepts and technologies as well as in understanding the basics of bioenterprise operations.
The program will monitor the professional progress of its alumni and incorporate changes dictated by current job market and global economy. The program includes core requirements comprising current topics in biotechnology, entrepreneurship, communication, bioethics and policy. Elective classes for further specialization include research experiences at Temple University laboratories as well as internships in other institutions (e.g., local pharmaceutical and biotech companies) as well as acquiring knowledge on evaluating translational value and commercialization process of biodiscoveries. Similar Programs within Temple Currently, CST offers the Professional Science Masters Program in Biotechnology. This program includes core courses in current topics in biotechnology, concepts and quantitative tools that are necessary for understanding environmental processes and designing environmental protection systems, fundamental principles of population genetics and comparative genomics, laboratory skills, major research areas of microbial biotechnology, current approaches to the analysis of biomolecules, how microbes are manipulated to solve practical problems through biotechnology, ethics, policy and regulations. Laboratory research is emphasized. The PSM in Bioinnovation varies from the Biotechnology program in that it focuses on applicability, commercialization and dissemination of innovative biological models, concepts and methods taking into account complex relationships between basic research, commercialization processes and ethical issues. Several courses in the Bioinnovation program will be developed with or offered by Fox School of Business. Bioinnovation courses will be available to individual Biotechnology students. Details are included in Appendix A. Similar Programs in USA Similar postgraduate programs in USA are very few and include: 1. Certificate Program in Bioinnovation and Entrepreneurship (University of Colorado); 2. Bioinnovate graduate tracks, Department of Bioengineering (University of Utah); 3. The interdisciplinary Bioinnovation PhD Program (Tulane University, New Orleans);
4. The Bioinnovation Master Program (Akron University, Ohio).
Potential student pool
The PMS in Bioinnovation program is designed to prepare individuals with backgrounds in science, business, communication, law and policy and regulations to pursue further career in fast growing fields of biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, biodefense, food safety and bioinformation. In addition, the program will aid currently employed professionals in job advancement or career branching. The pool of students is expected to be diverse, consisting of domestic and foreign applicants. The PSM in Bioinnovation program will be aggressively advertised online and the PSM in Bioinnovation website will include tools for enrollment, credentials verification, and allow swift communication with program directors.
Enrollment Requirements
A baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, business and communication, or Juris Doctor in law (or foreign equivalent). The minimum admissions standard is an undergraduate grade point average of "B" or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States. Non-‐STEM graduates will be required to enroll as non-‐matriculated in at least two Biology Foundation courses recommended by the program Steering Committee. A resume or curriculum vitae is required. Completion of pre-‐enrollment interview is required. The GRE is required. Admission guidelines include a combined minimum score of 305 on the quantitative and verbal reasoning sections of the GRE exam. Minimum TOEFL score needed to be accepted: 90 iBT or 575 PBT. Graduate credits from an accredited institution may be transferred into the Program for elective courses. The credits must be equivalent to coursework offered at Temple, and the grades earned must be a "B" or better in order to transfer.
The students with passion for life sciences, analytical skills and industrial mind, uninhibited curiosity and entrepreneurial attitude are encouraged to apply. This professional master program will provide the students with an excellent opportunity for new business ideas and professional development.
The expected enrollment is summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Expected Enrollments / Five Year Forecast
PSM in Bioinnovation
2014-‐2015 Enrollment
2015-‐2016 Enrollment
2016-‐2017 Enrollment
2017-‐2018 Enrollment
2018-‐2019 Enrollment
Full Time 5 5-‐10 15-‐20 15-‐20 15-‐20 Part Time Local 5 20 -‐ 30 20 -‐30 20 -‐ 30 20 -‐30 National 10 -‐ 20 20 -‐30 40-‐50 60 -‐ 80 International 10 -‐ 20 20 -‐ 30 20 -‐30 20 -‐30 Total 10 70 95 120 150
Program curriculum/degree requirements
Required courses will cover the topics listed in the table below (Table 2), and elective courses in various sub-‐disciplines
Table 2. Core Courses
CORE COURSES AND TRACK-‐ASSOCIATED ELECTIVES
Given the nature of biological discoveries, the courses will cover a broad spectrum of topics, with the focus on current research and techniques applied in bioindustries, translational aspects of biodiscoveries and communication of novel
Year 1 Fall
• Core BIOL 5226: Innovative BioModels and Concepts • Core BIOL 5227 : Biomarkers and Biotargets: Research and Commercialization • Core EMGT 5633: Management and Marketing for Technologists
3 3 3 Total: 9
Year 1 Spring Core BIOL 5228: Epigenetics and Genetics: Applications in Drug Design and Drug Response Core BIOL 5229: Systems Biology: Principles and Applications Core BIOL 5233: Effective Dissemination of Bio-‐discoveries through Traditional and New Media Core SGM 5187: Future Franklins: Assessing the Feasibility of Innovative Business Ideas
3 3 1.5 1.5 Total: 9
Year 1 Summer
Elective Elective
Min. 1.5 Min. 1.5 Total: Min. 3
Year 2 Fall • Core BIOL 5505: Ethics, Regulation and Policy • • Elective • Elective • Elective
3 1-‐3 1-‐3 1-‐3 Total: Min. 6
Year 2 Spring • Elective • Elective • Elective
• 1-‐3 1-‐3 1-‐3 Total: Min. 3
Year 2 Summer
• Core BIOL 9995 Capstone Project 3 Total: 3
findings to science community, commercial partners, and lay public. Each course will be developed and taught by Temple faculty (CST and Fox School of Business), with contributions from adjunct faculty both in and outside of Temple. External faculty is expected to include different bioindustry professionals, including scientists, lawyers, journalists, and recruiting agents. For multi-‐ and interdisciplinary research projects, co-‐mentoring will be encouraged. The tracks listed below (Figure 1) will be expanded or contracted, as needed.
Figure 1. Curricular Tracks of PSM in Bioinnovation
PSM in Bioinnovation Core Courses
• BIOL 5226. Innovative Biomodels and Concepts (Core: 3 credits): CST: Russo/Macaluso/Surmacz The aim of this course is to familiarize students with current concepts, models, and cutting-‐edge technologies applicable in different bioindustries. The scope of topics ranges from the implementation of discoveries stemming from molecular genetics, cell biology and nantotechnology in different industries to integration of omics techniques in personalized medicine, drug discovery and pharmacovigilance.
• BIOL 5227. Biomarkers and Biotargets: Research and Commercialization (Core: 3 credits): CST: Surmacz
This course focuses on the evolution of biomarker and biotarget research, with emphasis on biomarker validation and biotarget druggability. The students will analyze real-‐life examples of biomarkers and biotargets in medicine, drug development, and environmental science. The formation of therapeutic target databases and development of multi-‐target agents will be critically evaluated.
• BIOL 5228. Epigenetics, Genetics: Applications in Drug Design and Drug Response (Core: 3 credits): CST:
Macaluso This course focuses on applications of current epigenetics knowledge in health industries. Special emphasis is on epigenetic and genetic testing in clinical settings, epigenetic and genetic determinants of drug response as well as drug-‐ and environment-‐induced modulation of epigenetic status. By successfully accomplishing this course, the students will learn a) how the epigenetic status may affect drug response; b) how drugs and environment may affect the epigenetic status itself; c) how pharmacoepigenetic mechanisms offer another level of explanation for inter-‐individual variations in drug response; and d) how pharmacoepigenomics varies within and between different populations.
• BIOL 5229. Systems Biology: Principles and Applications (Core: 3 credits): CST: Russo This course provides an overview of systems biology technologies and the scientific challenges in applicability of system biology paradigms in the analysis of biological processes. Topics covered include the use of genome-‐scale in silico models and dissecting transcriptional control networks. By successfully completing this course, the students will obtain background on theoretical and modeling techniques, and software platforms for systems biology.
• BIOL 5233. Effective Dissemination of Bio-‐discoveries through Traditional and New Media (Core: 1.5 credits): CST: Surmacz This course focuses on teaching current ways of dissemination of research findings and research concepts through slide and video development, abstract writing, poster development, manuscript writing, grant proposal development, press releases, and the use of social media. The students will also critically analyze the content and style of selected scientific material.
• BIOL 5505. Ethics Regulation and Policy (Core: 3 credits): CST: Tanaka The goal of this course is to provide the students with the background on complex relationships between basic research, ethical issues and product development as well as acquire understanding of the science, politics, and ethics behind current issues in genetics and medicine.
• EMGT 5633. Management and Marketing for Technologists (Core: 3 credits): Fox School of Business The intent of this course is to help students perform better in a business environment-‐to help them manage teams, projects, and marketing activities in both new ventures and business units within a larger corporate context. The students will learn about options for corporate structures, selecting partners, and forming an advisory board. Next, participants will learn about phased approaches to product development as well as how to manage production processes with an introduction to critical supply chain and Intellectual property issues. The course will focus on operational implications of strategic decisions, by introducing basic concepts from organizational design, leadership, incentives, recruitment, and team building. A critical component of the course will be basic introduction to finance and management accounting for technologists.
• SGM 5187. Future Franklins: Assessing the Feasibility of Innovative Business Ideas (Core: 1.5 credits): Fox
School of Business/CST: Surmacz Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was also an inventor and entrepreneur. This course will help students find their own inner Franklin as they explore a number of potentially viable business models in order to write a feasibility plan for an innovative new idea. Based on Fox School of Business partnership with the Temple Technology Commercialization office, students will have access to a portfolio of Temple’s patented, high-‐potential technology for their projects or they will have the option to work on their own ideas or technologies. Commercialization of biodiscoveries will be emphasized.
• BIOL 9995. Capstone Project (3 credits): CST: Russo/Macaluso/Surmacz This course offered in Summer II provides opportunities to carry out (individual or team) research experience at Temple University or structured internships at external institutions. The Capstone Research Experience is a culminating course of the PSM program, open only to PSM students who have taken all of the core courses (unless waivered) of the program. These student activities will require the submission of the final written report and oral presentation of the results.
Recommended Elective Courses
TRACK 1: Current Topics in Bioinnovation
• BIOL 5234. Bioinnovation Seminar (1.5 credits): CST: Russo/Macaluso/Surmacz This course includes lectures and seminars on current topics in bioinnovation presented by experts in different disciplines and it will include seminars at Fox School.
• MSOM 5108. Project Management (3 credits): Fox School of Business This course follows a life-‐cycle approach to managing projects, beginning with project initiation concerns and ending with project termination. This course will provide participants with a number of project management tools and the opportunity to deploy them on case studies, in order for them to learn which tools are most appropriate for a specific application. In addition, the experience of using project management tools will help them to make sure they establish the groundwork for success when taking on new projects.
TRACK 2: Implementation of Biodiscoveries in Health and Other Industries
• BIOL 5235. Milestones in Clinical Translation of Biodiscoveries (1.5 credits): CST: Surmacz The goal of this course is to familiarize the students with clinical trial design and principles of pharmacovigilance. Topics will include clinical trial phases (FDA requirements, content, timing, execution) and examples of clinical trial design for selected biologic drugs. Case studies of drug safety –driven FDA decisions will also be evaluated. The comparison between regulatory requirements of the US and international agencies will be discussed.
• SGM 3521. Financing New Enterprises (1.5 credits): Fox School of Business. This course provides students who
would like to start their own business or work for a small organization an understanding of how these types of organizations are financed. Topics covered include valuation, risk management and planning, investments and funding sources, as well as some basic understanding of VC funding, managing and funding growth, and liquidity. Case studies of successful bio/med spin-‐offs. Continuing analysis of the performance of selected biotech companies.
• SGM 5112. Competing on Value: Analyzing and Shaping Your Industry (1.5 credits): Fox School of Business
This course provides the knowledge and perspectives necessary to do an in-‐depth analysis of various industries and in learning to compete on value and to position their firms within the industry in which they chose to compete. Key questions raised and answered in the module include: How do firms create or add value? How do firms complete on value in slow moving vs. fast moving industries. How to compete on value in Internet-‐based and networked industries? How to compete on value in science-‐based industries?
• SGM 5118. Innovation-‐Based Strategy: Managing Disruptive Change (1.5 credits): Fox School of Business This course discusses the basics every manager needs to organize successful technology-‐driven innovation in both entrepreneurial and established firms. We start by examining innovation-‐based strategies as a source of competitive advantage and then examine how to build and design organizations that excel at innovations. Major topics include understanding how disruptive innovations impact existing markets; how organizations can embrace disruptive innovations; creating an organizational environment that rewards innovation; organizing to
take advantage of internal and external sources of innovation; and designing structures to reduce resistance to change. Many of the examples also focus on how established firms can become more entrepreneurial in their approach to innovation.
TRACK 3: Bioinnovation in Environment and Society
• BIOL 5236. Bioadvanced Screening in Health Disparities (1.5 credits): CST: Macaluso The intent of this course is to provide the knowledge on the effects of nutrients, bioactive food components and environment on public health, medical treatments and applications for improving human health. Topics covered include population genomics, intersection of genetics, evolution and environment.
• BIOL 5237. Virtual Reality in Bioindustry and Medicine (1 credit): CST: Russo The goal of this course is to provide the students with a background on Virtual Reality and its applications in medicine, laboratory research, training and education in bioindustry.
Additional/alternative elective courses can be identified in the following Temple University website: http://www.temple.edu/gradbulletin
PROGRAM OUTCOMES The PSM in Bioinnovation program will consist of education and research modules that will equip students with expertise and skills to compete for careers in fast growing fields of biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, and other private or government arenas dealing with all aspects of biological innovation. Specifically, the program will provide the following outcomes:
• Knowledge of principles of current concepts, techniques, and trends in biological and biomedical research. • Understanding of translational value and applicability of different current biodiscoveries. • Knowledge of principles in technology transfer and intellectual property issues. • Understanding of national, state and local policies, protocols and standards expected in the field. • Development of professional skills for oral and written communication of biodiscoveries to expert and lay
public through traditional and new media. Analyzing and evaluating scientific communications and proposals. • Development of teamwork skills, including matrix collaborations.
Formative assessments will be carried out by the Steering Committee on a semester basis with regular feedback from research advisors as to the progress or concerns regarding individual student progress. Summative assessments will be done for each cohort by an external evaluator. FUTURE MODIFICATIONS/EXPANSIONS The experience of the initial cycle should help in future development of the Program. The following modifications are considered:
• Current economy-‐ and job market-‐driven verification of the curriculum. • Coordination of the Program with undergraduate education as 4+1 and 3+2 accelerated degree curricula. • Expansion of the Program to abroad Temple campuses (international PSM in Bioinnovation degree). • Potential expansion to partially online education.
STEERING COMMITTEE The program Steering Committee includes faculty from CST, Fox School of Business. They will partner with the Temple Graduate School as well as outside partners (e.g., the Scientific Advisory Committee). There will be periodic meetings, especially in the initial years of the program, to track progress and review the effectiveness of the program. The Steering
Committee consists of the following Temple faculty:
Antonio Giordano, MD, PhD. Program Director Antonio Giordano, MD, PhD, best known as the discoverer of Rb2/p130, a tumor suppressor gene, is the President and Founder of the Sbarro Health Research Organization (S.H.R.O.), which conducts research to diagnose, treat and cure cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other chronic illnesses. He is a Professor of Biology at Temple University in Philadelphia and Honorary Professor in the Department of Pathology & Oncology at the University of Siena, in Siena, Italy. He is the author of over 400 peer-‐reviewed publications and book chapters, serves as a member of editorial boards of several professional journals, and frequent grant reviewer for federal and international funding agencies. Dr. Giordano has mentored over 100 hundred graduate students and post-‐doctoral fellows, including international researchers. In addition, Dr. Giordano is the Director of the Center for Biotechnology at Temple's College of Science & Technology. He can be reached at [email protected]
Shohreh Amini, PhD. Shohreh Amini, PhD is Professor in Biology and Neuroscience and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs at CST. Dr. Amini received a doctorate degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 1983. Following a year of postdoctoral training at University of Pennsylvania, she was awarded a 3 year Fogarty Fellowship from National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Amini served on faculty of Jefferson College of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia as Assistant and Associate Professor. Later, she joined Hahnemann University, Philadelphia as Professor. Dr. Amini has been a Professor in Biology at the College of Science and Technology at Temple University since 1999. In 2010, she was appointed the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs in CST. Dr. Amini’s research interest is in NeuroAIDS with the focus on host virus interactions, and more recently, on development of natural compounds to inhibit HIV-‐1 gene expression. She has been continuously funded by federal agencies and has published over 120 manuscripts in peer-‐reviewed journals. Dr. Amini has served on several NIH study sections and is on editorial board of several journals. She has mentored numerous undergraduate, and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Dr. Amini has developed a deep commitment to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education for students of every educational level. She is currently funded through NSF GK-‐12 program. Rob McNamee, PhD. In his dual roles as Academic Director of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute and Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategic Management, Dr. McNamee is responsible for managing and developing Entrepreneurship and Innovation focused programs for the Fox School of Business and Temple University. Dr. McNamee’s research focus is in the areas of knowledge exchange, creativity, innovation, and organizational learning. In order to gather data and enhance the impact of this research, Dr. McNamee partners with the Industrial Research Institute and has co-‐founded a number of research-‐on-‐research working groups over the last several years to study knowledge networks, collaboration, and enterprise social computing as drivers of innovation and R&D productivity. Dr. McNamee’s research has been published in both top-‐tier scholarly journals (e.g., Organization Science; Research Policy) as well as practitioner oriented journals (e.g., Research Technology Management) and his solo-‐authored paper on cross-‐cultural cognitive differences in the evaluation of creative ideas was nominated for the prestigious Temple/AIB best paper award for the Academy of International Business in 2010. Previous to entering academia, Robert worked for nearly 10 years as a systems integrator, technical sales manager, and strategic marketing director in the knowledge management industry. Andrew Maxwell, PhD. Dr. Maxwell is jointly appointed to the College of Engineering and the Department of Strategic Management in the Fox School of Business. Dr. Maxwell is program director for the new Masters in Engineering Management, and teaches extensively in that program as well as the Masters in Innovation Management and entrepreneurship. Prior to joining Temple in 2012, Dr. Maxwell taught technology commercialization and entrepreneurship at both the University of Toronto, and the University of Waterloo. He was directly involved in developing a number of new programs and courses at each University – specifically the Masters in Biotech at the University of Toronto. Dr. Maxwell’s research is around
innovation management, technology commercialization and technology entrepreneurship, winning the prestigious Academy of Management Heizer Award in 2012 for the top Ph.D. Previously, Dr. Maxwell worked in the Technology Transfer office at the University of Toronto, where he created the university’s first incubator. Prior to joining the University, Dr. Maxwell founded four technology ventures, worked in two technology multinationals and completed an MBA at London Business School, and an Engineering Degree at Imperial College. Dr. Maxwell has also published a number of papers in top academic journals, and been funded by the Canadian Government to develop online courses in technology entrepreneurship.
Eva Surmacz, PhD. Dr. Eva Surmacz is Director of Obesity and Cancer Program at SHRO and Professor in Biology (Adjunct) at CST. Dr. Surmacz research focuses on pathogenesis of obesity and diabetes, molecular links between these diseases and cancer development, and development of pharmacological compounds for targeting obesity-‐related cancerogenic pathways. Dr. Surmacz’s research has been supported by the NIH, Department of Defense, Pennsylvania Department of Health, pharmaceutical industry, and private organizations, including SHRO. She is the author of over 85 peer-‐reviewed publications and several book chapters, serves as a member of editorial boards of 4 professional journals, and is a frequent grant reviewer for federal, state and international funding agencies. Dr. Surmacz has mentored 30 full-‐time graduate students and post-‐doctoral fellows, including several international researchers. Previous teaching assignments of Dr. Surmacz at Temple University included courses in Biotechnology, Biological Drug Development, and Pharmacovigilance. In addition, Dr. Surmacz co-‐founded and served as VP Research in 2 start-‐up biotech companies. She can be reached at [email protected] (Academic Program Director)
Marcella Macaluso, PhD. Marcella Macaluso, Ph.D. is a Research Associate Professor of Biology and Director of the Epigenetic and Genetic Program at S.H.R.O. Dr Macaluso’s research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying epigenetic and genetic alterations in human cells leading to cancer formation and progression. Dr. Macaluso has extensive experience in the following areas: epigenetics and genetics, gene expression and regulation, cancer biology, cancer biomarkers, molecular biology, computational biology, cellular signaling, virology, proteomics, drug discovery and validation. Dr. Macaluso’s research has been supported by the Department of Defense, National Institute of Health, several private international foundations and organizations, including SHRO. She is the author of over 50 peer-‐reviewed publications and book chapters, serves as a member of editorial boards of professional journals, and is a frequent grant reviewer for federal and international funding agencies. Dr. Macaluso has mentored national and international graduate students and post-‐doctoral fellows. Previous teaching assignments of Dr. Macaluso included courses in Molecular Clinical Oncology, Epigenetics, Genetics and Pharmacovigilance. She can be reached at [email protected] (Professional Development Director)
Giuseppe Russo, Ph.D. Dr. Giuseppe Russo is a Research Associate Professor in Biology and Director of the Cancer Systems Biology and eHEALTH Programs at SHRO. Dr. Russo's research focuses on the application of systems biology and bioinformatics to understand molecular mechanisms of cancer pathogenesis and progression. Furthermore, Dr. Russo investigates the role of microRNAs in human disease. Dr. Russo has extensive experience in the following areas: Genetics, Gene Expression and Regulation, Cancer Biology, Cancer Biomarkers, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Cellular Signaling, Biomarkers, Bioinformatics, Virtual Reality in Medicine, Drug Discovery and Validation. Dr Russo is the author of over 50 peer-‐reviewed publications, book chapters and conference proceedings, serves as a member of editorial boards of professional journals, and is a frequent grant reviewer for federal and international funding agencies. Dr. Russo has mentored national and international graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Previous teaching assignments of Dr. Russo included courses in Bioinformatics, System Biology, Genomics, Biotechnology and Pharmacovigilance. Dr. Russo’s research has been supported by National Institute of Health (NIH), several private foundations and organizations, including SHRO. He can be reached at [email protected] (Executive Director)
EXTERNAL ADVISORY BOARD Jerzy Kolaczynski, MD, PhD, Senior Director, Clinical Dev. Research, Novo Nordisk Pasquale De Blasio, PhD, MBA, CEO Isanet USA, LLC Bernardo Cordovez, PhD, CEO Optofluidics, Inc. Mario Benotti, Professor, Department of Communication and Social Research, La Sapienza University of Rome, Adjunct Professor, Biology, Temple University, Former General Director of Rai World SpA Dirk M Simpson, Attorney at Law, Principal Kaplin & Stewart William J. McNichol, Attorney at Law, Counsel Reed Smith, Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University Anthony S. DiSandro, Attorney at Law, Stevens & Lee, Corporate Law Andrea Canepari, Esq, Consul General of Italy, Philadelphia TBN, Human Resources specialist
PROGRAM RESOURCES, ESTIMATED COSTS, AND REVENUE STREAM Available Resources Faculty. Course instructors will include faculty from the Department of Biology/Biotechnology Center and Fox School of Business. Arrangements will be established with the appropriate unit (Department, College) heads to determine appropriate teaching load and credit for teaching effort. Instructional and Research Space Instructional suites located in the BioLife Science Building (College of Science and Technology) Biology Department and Biotechnology Center (Rm. 247 and 249, and 427) are equipped with state-‐of-‐the art technology allowing videoconferencing, teleconferencing, and traditional classroom instruction. Laboratory areas are located in the Biotechnology wing (4th floor, BioLife Bldg.) The laboratories are fully equipped for bioinnovative research and further training will be provided outside campus in collaboration with Science Center laboratories located at 3711 Market Street, Philadelphia PA. Current lecture room space is adequate. Research projects will be performed primarily in the research mentor laboratories. Fox School courses will be conducted in designated classrooms and/or will be available online.
Other Facilities
Temple University supports the following facilities that can provide research and instructional support for the program: Proteomics Facility (Medical School), Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis Facility (Department of Biology, CST), Computational Cluster (CST), Biological Imaging and Confocal Microscopy (Department of Biology, CST), Spectroscopy and NMR (Dept. of Chemistry, CST), Animal Facilities (Center for Biotechnology, Department of Biology, CST). Outside campus facilities (tissue microarray system) are located in Science Center (3711 Market Street, Philadelphia PA)
Costs and Budget (Preliminary estimates) The program is anticipated to be financially self-‐sufficient once the maximal number of participants is attained. The program will require an initial, one-‐time outlay of resources, and there will be recurrent costs. The initial costs are expected to be met by Temple University. The recurrent costs will be paid for by tuition revenue.
Initial (start-‐up) Costs: 1. Web page development $7,300 2. Advertisement (media, social media, newspapers, brochures) $27,500 3. New course development $120,000 4. Laboratory costs for research projects $50,000 Estimated total initial cost: $204,800
Recurring Costs The assumption (see below) is that 10 students will be admitted yearly. The recurring costs are therefore based on a total of 20 students. 1. Administrative costs (includes office supplies; advertising, website) $20,000 2. Instructional costs (e.g., lab instructors, buy-‐out for faculty replacement $30,000 3. Laboratory course consumables / equipment repair & upgrade $25,000 Estimated Recurring Costs: $75,000
Program Revenue Tuition represents the main revenue stream, and is estimated as follows: 10 students will be admitted each year, and tuition is assumed to be entirely at the in-‐state rate: $831/credit (out-‐of-‐state rate is $1,128/credit). Program Year 1 includes 21 credits, and year 2 includes min 12 credits.
Year 1 tuition revenue (10 students): $174,510 Year 2 tuition revenue (20 students): $199,440 Year 3 tuition revenue (20 students): $349,020
At the continuous enrollment of 20 students, tuition revenue should easily exceed the estimated recurrent costs of the program.
Administrative Structure
The Department of Biology/Biotechnology Center will be the program home department. Program oversight will involve the Steering Committee (see above), which will interface as necessary with other Biology department committees, especially the Graduate Committee, with respect to shared curricular matters and the progress of students in the program.
The Course Program Director will be appointed from the ranks of the Biology Faculty, and will be an active researcher and instructor. An appropriate workload adjustment will be determined to allow adequate time for administration of the program. An internal advisory board will be formed that will include appropriate individuals from Temple University.
As required for a PSM degree program, an External Scientific Advisory Board will be formed that will include appropriate individuals from local biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, law, communication, and other areas.
APPENDIX A PSM Bioinnovation Core Curriculum PSM Biotechnology Core Curriculum Comments
• BIOL 5226: Innovative BioModels and Concepts This course focuses on the review of latest concepts, technologies and models relevant in bioindustries, including nanotechnology, therapeutic use of stem cells, 3D bio-‐printing, and utilization of molecular biology approaches and omics technologies in personalized medicine, drug discovery ,and pharmacovigilance.
BIOL 3379/5479: Current Topics in Biotechnology This objective of this course is to survey topics in Biotechnology from Genetics, Bioinformatics and Proteomics to Bioengineering, Forensics, Plant Biotechnology and Drug Discovery. Students are provided an overview on how biotechnology has shaped these disciplines, and these topics are introduced by leaders in these fields. While this course is dual numbered for undergraduates and graduate students, is also serves as a core course for the PSM in Biotechnology Curriculum.
PSM in Bioinnovation course BIOL 5226 focuses on applicability of latest bioinnovative models and methods, including 3D bio-‐printing, nanotechnology and omics methodologies in health and other industries. There is no content overlap with BIOL 5479 and BIOL 5501.
BIOL 5501: Analytical Biotechnology This course provides a comprehensive introduction to current approaches to the analysis of biomolecules, with a special focus on proteins and nucleic acids. This course requires a basic background in biochemistry and chemistry (through organic chemistry); a familiarity with basic mathematics (algebra) and basic physical and inorganic chemistry. By successfully accomplishing this course, the student will have a current background on the basic principles of relevant analytic biotechnologies, and how these technologies allow sensitive and accurate detection, separation, and characterization of biomolecules.
• BIOL 5227: Biomarkers and Biotargets: Research and Commercialization This course focuses on history and progress of biomarker and biotarget research, with emphasis on biomarker validation and biotarget druggability. Real-‐life examples of biomarkers in medicine, drug development, environmental science are underscored; formation of therapeutic target databases and development of multi-‐target agents are evaluated.
BIOL 5501: Analytical Biotechnology This course provides a comprehensive introduction to current approaches to the analysis of biomolecules, with a special focus on proteins and nucleic acids. This course requires a basic background in biochemistry and chemistry (through organic chemistry); a familiarity with basic mathematics (algebra) and basic physical and inorganic chemistry. By successfully accomplishing this course, the student will have a current background on the basic principles of relevant analytic biotechnologies, and how these technologies allow sensitive and accurate detection, separation, and characterization of biomolecules.
There is no content overlap between BIOL 5227 and BIOL 5501.
EMGT 5633: Management and Marketing for Technologists The intent of this course is to provide non-‐business students with understanding of technology transfer, starting new ventures, project management, marketing strategies, phased approaches to product development and corporate structures. A critical component of the course is basic introduction to finance and management accounting for technologists.
Existing, approved course, offered by the Fox School of Business
BIOL 5228: Epigenetics and Genetics: Applications in Drug Design and Drug Response This course focuses on applications of epigenetic in health industries. Special emphasis is on epigenetic and genetic testing in clinical settings, epigenetic and genetic determinants of drug response, drug-‐ and environment-‐induced modulation of epigenetic status. The students will learn a) how the epigenetic status may affect drug response; b) how drugs and environment may affect the epigenetic status itself; c) how pharmacoepigenetic mechanisms offer another level of explanation for interindividual variations in drug response; and d) how pharmacoepigenomics varies within and between different populations
BIOL 5479: Current Topics in Biotechnology This objective of this course is to survey topics in Biotechnology from Genetics, Bioinformatics and Proteomics to Bioengineering, Forensics, Plant Biotechnology and Drug Discovery. Students are provided an overview on how biotechnology has shaped these disciplines, and these topics are introduced by leaders in these fields. While this course is dual numbered for undergraduates and graduate students, is also serves as a core course for the PSM in Biotechnology Curriculum.
PSM in Bioinnovation course BIOL 5228 focuses on the emerging concept of epigenetic and epigenomic contribution in human health and disease. There is no content overlap with BIOL 5479.
Non-‐core PSMB Courses: BIOL 4338/5338 (Epigenetics) This undergraduate/graduate course provides a general overview of basic epigenetic mechanisms in various model systems. BIOL 5228 covers post-‐graduate level material relevant to human health and disease. There is no content overlap with BIOL 4338/5338.
BIOL 5229: Systems Biology: Principles and Applications This course provides introduction to Systems Biology, especially scientific challenges in systems biology, use of genome-‐scale in silico models, dissecting transcriptional control networks, cross-‐species comparison using expression data, and theoretical and modeling techniques. The course will discuss methods and software platforms used in systems biology.
BIOL 5225 Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics This course encompasses the use of bioinformatics tools to solve problems in Biotechnology. It familiarizes students with organism databases, gene expression databases, comparative genomic databases, population databases, functional genomics and sequence search tools. This is a multi-‐ and inter-‐disciplinary course which focuses on how the knowledge obtained could be applied to solve practical problems through biotechnology
PSM in Bioinnovation course BIOL 5229 covers advanced principles and novel applications in the field of Systems Biology. The students will acquire the capability to dissect and design transcriptional molecular networks using different omics database. Population genetics and comparative genomics are not the objectives of this course. There is no content overlap with BIOL 5225 and BIOL 5403.
BIOL 5403 Genomics & Proteomics Introduction to basic principles of genomics and proteomics, to become proficient with computer tools for proteomics and genomics.
BIOL 5233 Effective Dissemination of Bio-‐discoveries through Traditional and New Media This course will focus on current ways of dissemination of research findings and research concepts through slide and video development, abstract writing, poster development, manuscript writing, grant proposal development, press releases, white papers, use of social media). Critical analysis of scientific content and group assignments will be emphasized.
SGM 5187: Future Franklins: Assessing the Feasibility of Innovative Business Ideas Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was also an inventor and entrepreneur. This course will help students find their own inner Franklin as they explore a number of potentially viable business models in order to write a feasibility plan for an innovative new idea. Based on Fox School of Business partnership with the Temple Technology Commercialization office, students will have access to a portfolio of Temple’s patented, high-‐potential technology for their projects or they will have the option to work on their own ideas or technologies. Commercialization of biodiscoveries will be emphasized.
Existing, approved course, offered by the Fox School of Business
BIOL 5505: Ethics, Regulation and Policy The objectives of this course are to understand importance of Responsible and Ethical Conduct in Research (RECR) as applied to biotechnology; develop awareness of the ethical dimensions of research or practice within the profession; develop/refine skills to question, analyze and recommend ethical action; improve knowledge of relevant legal, institutional and professional resources and standards; and foster research integrity in the workplace as science professionals within commercial, nonprofit and/or government employment sectors.
Existing, approved BIOL course, common for PSM Bioinnovation and Biotechnology
• BIOL 9995 Independent Study • Capstone project
• BIOL 9995 Independent Study Existing course
• • BIOL 5503 Biotechnology Laboratory I The objective of the lab is to introduce students to laboratory skills with the goal of training them to work in the research laboratory of their interest. Students will begin by learning basic lab skills and safety protocols and advance to an introduction of emergent techniques in molecular biology and invertebrate model systems. Skills learnt in this laboratory will complement the Analytical Biotechnology course BIOL 5501 and will also enable students in the PSM program to pick potential projects/model systems for completion of their Master's degree.
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• • BIOL 5504 Biotechnology Laboratory II This course is designed to introduce students to some of the major research areas of microbial biotechnology. They will discover how genetically modified or engineered microbes are used to enhance performance qualities. Students will study functions of yeast, mold, and bacteria in the production of fermentation products. Uses of bacteria and algae for bioremediation and green fuel alternatives, respectively, will be explored. Further, students will utilize molecular diagnostics for detection of human pathogens and water contamination. The class will attend field trips throughout the semester to gain first-‐hand knowledge on how basic microbial biotechnological principles are utilized on an industrial scale. This lab course will complement the lecture course, Microbial Biotechnology (BIOL 5502).
• BIOL 5506 Professional Development The objective of this course is to provide guided assistance to the PSM graduate student which will allow them to grow in the areas of leadership, while emphasizing “soft skills” which will assist them in future job placement.
• • CEE 5793 Enviromental Biotechnology The course Environmental Biotechnology integrates biological and microbiological principles that are often observational into engineering principles that are more quantitatives. The course starts by a quick revision of the fundamentals of biology and microbiology (Part 1). Then, metabolic processes and bioenergetics (Part 2) are covered with special emphasis on their importance for environmental processes. These principles are then applied to the development of systems of equations for understanding wastewater treatment systems (Part 3) and biodegradation processes (Part 4).
• BIOL 5502 Microbial Biotechnology Microbial Biotechnology is a graduate student level course that provides an overview of how microbes (e.g., bacteria, viruses and yeast) are manipulated to solve practical problems through biotechnology. Topics include basics in microbial life, ecology and metabolism, methods used in microbial technology, industrial microbiology, microbes in drug development, interactions between microbes, plants and animals; food microbiology, the gut microbiota, metagenomics and others. Lectures will be provided with the understanding that students have a general background in biology, chemistry (inorganic and organic) and cell structure/function. Students without these prerequisites will be at a competitive disadvantage.
Temple University Course Inventory Update Form (* required fields for new course) submit form to: [email protected] *Date of Proposal: __3/5/2014__ *College/School: ___CST__ *Department: _____Biology 1312__________ *Action Requested (select one): __X___ Establish New Course _____ Revise Existing Course (Note: To terminate a course, use the Course Termination Form.) *Individual(s) Responsible for Proposal: Name E-mail Phone
Giuseppe Russo [email protected] 1-‐1346 Marcella Macaluso [email protected] 1-‐9523 Eva Surmacz [email protected] 1-‐1346 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, concerns will be directed to individual(s) responsible for proposal. *Dean or Dean’s Designee: ____Michael L Klein____
Part I: General Course Information *This course is for: __X__ Academic Credit _____ Continuing Education (non-credit) *Effective Term: 201436 *Course Level: GR *Subject Code: BIOL *Course Number: 5226 (go to www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/documents/academic-programs/course-numbering-rules-and-conventions.pdf for standard course numbering conventions). If renumbering a course, specify the previous Subject Code and Course Number: N/A *Course Title (required) (30-character limit, including spaces): Innovative Biomodels Long Course Title (optional; 100-character limit, including spaces): Innovative Biomodels and Concepts _________________________________________________________________________________________ *Course Description: (This description will appear in the online Course Catalog. Recommended length: 1500 characters, including spaces.) The aim of this course is to familiarize students with current concepts, models, and cutting-‐edge technologies applicable in different bioindustries. The scope of topics ranges from the implementation of discoveries stemming from molecular genetics, cell biology and nantotechnology in different industries to integration of omics techniques in personalized medicine, drug discovery and pharmacovigilance. Non-‐STEM graduates will be required to enroll as non-‐matriculated in at least two Biology Foundation courses recommended by the PSM in Bioinnovation Steering Committee.
*Total number of Credit Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEU): ___3__________ If variable, enter “to” or “or” between minimum and maximum credits (e.g., “1 to 6”, “3 or 4”). For information on definition of a credit hour go to www.temple.edu/bulletin/Academic_policies/policies_part1/policies_part1.shtm#acad_credit. *Grading Mode: X Standard (must choose this for undergraduate courses) or __Non Standard (select all that apply) __Credit/No Credit __Pass/Fail __Audit __ Law – International
__ other, please specify: ____________ *Schedule Type: Lecture
Part II: Course Conditions A.) Prerequisites (Specify the Subject Code, Course Number, Minimum Grade, and Concurrency for each prerequisite course. Use parentheses as well as and/or statements to clarify groups of prerequisites): N/A
‘(‘ Subject Code or Test Code
Course # or range of numbers^
Minimum Grade
Concurrent Enrollment (Yes/No)
^Number of courses required within the range
‘)’ And/Or
B.) Co-requisites (list each Subject Code & Course #): N/A
Subject Code Course # Subject Code Course #
C.) Will special approval be required for all students? ____ Yes X No If yes, specify from whom students should get approval (e.g, department chair, program director, etc.): _______________________ (Note: This special approval should be added to the special approval field on the Schedule Form (SSASECT) when opening sections for this course.) D.) Will this course be restricted to certain groups of students? X Yes ____ No If yes, specify the Registration Restriction(s) below:
Restriction Types Specific Restrictions Include or Exclude Department ___ Include ___ Exclude Field of Study (Major) ___ Include ___ Exclude Class ___ Include ___ Exclude Level graduate X Include ___ Exclude Degree Include ___ Exclude Program ___ Include ___ Exclude College ___ Include ___ Exclude Student Attribute ___ Include ___ Exclude Cohort ___ Include ___ Exclude
*E.) Repeatability: Can this course be repeated for additional credit? ____ Yes X No F.) Equivalent Courses for which students cannot receive duplicate credit: None
Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term
G.) Mutually Exclusive Courses: None
Subject Code Course # Level Grade Start Term End Term
H.) Degree Program Attributes (check all that apply): N/A __ WI – Writing Intensive __ HO – Honors __ GA – General Education Arts __ GB – General Education Human Behavior __ GD – General Education Diversity & Race __ GG – General Education Global/World Society __ GQ – General Education Quantitative Literacy __ GS – General Education Science & Technology __ GU – General Education US Society __ GW – General Education Analytical Reading/Writing __ GY – General Education Mosaics I __ GZ – General Education Mosaics II __ ANON - Anonymous Grading (for Law School use only) __ Other: Specify: ____________________ NOTE:
• If this is an undergraduate writing intensive course, you must get approval from the Writing Committee before submitting this form for approval. • If this is an undergraduate Honors course, you must get approval from the Honors Program Director. • If this is a General Education course, you must get approval from the General Education Director.
I.) Does this course require a special fee? ____ Yes X No (Note: Fee requests for academic courses must be approved by the University Fee Committee before it will be entered into Banner; fees for non-credit Continuing Education courses must be approved by the Provost’s designated representative and are subject to annual review.)
Part III: Additional Required Information 1a. Is this course proposal part of an academic program proposal, including a change in array? X Yes ____ No 1b. Briefly explain this course proposal and how it affects program requirements (i.e. specify if this course is an elective or a required course for a major, minor, concentration or certificate): This is a core course required for the Professional Science Masters (PSM) Degree in Bioinnovation. 2. Explain how this proposal impacts requirements for other courses, especially if this course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for other courses. Also specify the impacted courses: This course is a prerequisite for the BIOL 9995 Capstone Project (within the PSM in Bioinnovation Program). 3. If this proposal requests a change to credit hours, explain how this change will affect the required number of credits for each impacted program (i.e., major, minor, concentration, certificate, etc.): N/A 4a. Will this course be taught at non-Temple location(s)? ____ Yes X No 4b. If yes, which locations? 5a. If this is an academic credit course, will it be either shorter or longer than the traditional 15-week fall or spring semester or the six-week summer term? ____ Yes X No 5b. If yes, specify the length of this course: N/A 6. If this is a continuing education or open learning course, specify the expected length of the course in days or weeks: N/A 7. According to the university course syllabi policy (policy 02.78.13), syllabi must include “a statement of the course goals and learning outcomes that the instructor hopes students in the course will achieve.” 7a. List all learning goals:
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with current concepts, models, and cutting-‐edge technologies applicable in different bioindustries. 7b. Briefly describe how the goals for this course align with learning goals for the program/major: This is an essential core course required to obtain the PSM in Bioinnovation Degree. 8. Are there issues of equivalency, redundancy, overlap or confusion with the proposed course and other established courses across the university? ____ Yes X No If yes, complete Appendix A.
Part IV: Equivalence, Confusion, Overlap or Redundancy with Existing Courses
1. List any existing course(s) [including school/college, subject code and course number] with which there may be equivalency, confusion, overlap or redundancy: N/A
School/College Subject Code Course # e.g. Dentistry DENT D991
2a. Were the above programs consulted as part of the course proposal process? ____ Yes ____ No 2b. Has support from impacted program(s) been obtained? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, attach letter(s). 3a. Were concerns submitted during the 30-day posting period? ____ Yes ____ No 3b. If yes, how are concerns being addressed? Please attach letter(s) of support.
Part V: Signatures Submit form to: [email protected]
For Office of the Provost Use Only Posting Period: ________________
______________________________ ____________ General Education Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Sr. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Date
______________________________ ____________ Honors Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Graduate School Date
______________________________ ____________ Writing Center Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Vice Provost Academic Affairs Date
Reviewed by APAC: ________________ Final Approval: ____ Yes ____ No Date: __________ Finance-Related Approvals:
______________________________ ____________ Assistant Vice President for Budget Date
______________________________ ____________ Bursar Date
Required Signature from Dean or Dean’s Designee: This proposal has gone through the necessary approval processes as outlined by the by-laws, governance structure, or practices of the school/college, and I approve the proposal on behalf of the school/college. ___________________________________________ _____________ Dean (or Dean’s designee) Signature Date ___________________________________________ Print Dean (or Dean’s designee) name
Temple University Course Inventory Update Form
(* required fields for new course) submit form to: [email protected] *Date of Proposal: __3/5/2014__ *College/School: ___CST__ *Department: _____Biology 1312__________ *Action Requested (select one): __X___ Establish New Course _____ Revise Existing Course (Note: To terminate a course, use the Course Termination Form.) *Individual(s) Responsible for Proposal: Name E-mail Phone
Eva Surmacz [email protected] 1-‐1346 Marcella Macaluso [email protected] 1-‐9523 Giuseppe Russo [email protected] 1-‐1346 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, concerns will be directed to individual(s) responsible for proposal. *Dean or Dean’s Designee: ____Michael L Klein____
Part I: General Course Information *This course is for: __X__ Academic Credit _____ Continuing Education (non-credit) *Effective Term: 201436 *Course Level: GR *Subject Code: BIOL *Course Number: 5227 (go to www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/documents/academic-programs/course-numbering-rules-and-conventions.pdf for standard course numbering conventions). If renumbering a course, specify the previous Subject Code and Course Number: N/A *Course Title (required) (30-character limit, including spaces): Biomarkers and Biotargets Long Course Title (optional; 100-character limit, including spaces): Biomarkers and Biotargets: Research and Commercialization ___________________________________________________________________________________________ *Course Description: (This description will appear in the online Course Catalog. Recommended length: 1500 characters, including spaces.) This course focuses on the evolution of biomarker and biotarget research, with emphasis on biomarker validation and biotarget druggability. The students will analyze real-‐life examples of biomarkers and biotargets in medicine, drug development, and environmental science. The formation of therapeutic target databases and development of multi-‐target agents will be critically evaluated. Non-‐STEM graduates will be required to enroll as non-‐matriculated in at least two Biology Foundation courses recommended by the PSM in Bioinnovation Steering Committee.
*Total number of Credit Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEU): ___3__________ If variable, enter “to” or “or” between minimum and maximum credits (e.g., “1 to 6”, “3 or 4”). For information on definition of a credit hour go to www.temple.edu/bulletin/Academic_policies/policies_part1/policies_part1.shtm#acad_credit. *Grading Mode: X Standard (must choose this for undergraduate courses) or __Non Standard (select all that apply) __Credit/No Credit __Pass/Fail __Audit
__ Law – International __ other, please specify: ____________ *Schedule Type: Lecture
Part II: Course Conditions A.) Prerequisites (Specify the Subject Code, Course Number, Minimum Grade, and Concurrency for each prerequisite course. Use parentheses as well as and/or statements to clarify groups of prerequisites): N/A
‘(‘ Subject Code or Test Code
Course # or range of numbers^
Minimum Grade
Concurrent Enrollment (Yes/No)
^Number of courses required within the range
‘)’ And/Or
B.) Co-requisites (list each Subject Code & Course #): N/A
Subject Code Course # Subject Code Course #
C.) Will special approval be required for all students? ____ Yes X No If yes, specify from whom students should get approval (e.g, department chair, program director, etc.): _______________________ (Note: This special approval should be added to the special approval field on the Schedule Form (SSASECT) when opening sections for this course.) D.) Will this course be restricted to certain groups of students? X Yes ____ No If yes, specify the Registration Restriction(s) below:
Restriction Types Specific Restrictions Include or Exclude Department ___ Include ___ Exclude Field of Study (Major) ___ Include ___ Exclude Class ___ Include ___ Exclude Level graduate X Include ___ Exclude Degree Include ___ Exclude Program ___ Include ___ Exclude College ___ Include ___ Exclude Student Attribute ___ Include ___ Exclude Cohort ___ Include ___ Exclude
*E.) Repeatability: Can this course be repeated for additional credit? ____ Yes X No F.) Equivalent Courses for which students cannot receive duplicate credit: None
Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term
G.) Mutually Exclusive Courses: None
Subject Code Course # Level Grade Start Term End Term
H.) Degree Program Attributes (check all that apply): N/A __ WI – Writing Intensive __ HO – Honors __ GA – General Education Arts __ GB – General Education Human Behavior __ GD – General Education Diversity & Race __ GG – General Education Global/World Society __ GQ – General Education Quantitative Literacy __ GS – General Education Science & Technology __ GU – General Education US Society __ GW – General Education Analytical Reading/Writing __ GY – General Education Mosaics I __ GZ – General Education Mosaics II __ ANON - Anonymous Grading (for Law School use only) __ Other: Specify: ____________________ NOTE:
• If this is an undergraduate writing intensive course, you must get approval from the Writing Committee before submitting this form for approval. • If this is an undergraduate Honors course, you must get approval from the Honors Program Director. • If this is a General Education course, you must get approval from the General Education Director.
I.) Does this course require a special fee? ____ Yes X No (Note: Fee requests for academic courses must be approved by the University Fee Committee before it will be entered into Banner; fees for non-credit Continuing Education courses must be approved by the Provost’s designated representative and are subject to annual review.)
Part III: Additional Required Information 1a. Is this course proposal part of an academic program proposal, including a change in array? X Yes ____ No 1b. Briefly explain this course proposal and how it affects program requirements (i.e. specify if this course is an elective or a required course for a major, minor, concentration or certificate): This is a core course required for the Professional Science Masters (PSM) Degree in Bioinnovation. 2. Explain how this proposal impacts requirements for other courses, especially if this course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for other courses. Also specify the impacted courses: This course is a prerequisite for the BIOL 9995 Capstone Project (within the PSM in Bioinnovation Program). 3. If this proposal requests a change to credit hours, explain how this change will affect the required number of credits for each impacted program (i.e., major, minor, concentration, certificate, etc.): N/A 4a. Will this course be taught at non-Temple location(s)? ____ Yes X No 4b. If yes, which locations? 5a. If this is an academic credit course, will it be either shorter or longer than the traditional 15-week fall or spring semester or the six-week summer term? ____ Yes X No 5b. If yes, specify the length of this course: N/A_______________________ 6. If this is a continuing education or open learning course, specify the expected length of the course in days or weeks: N/A 7. According to the university course syllabi policy (policy 02.78.13), syllabi must include “a statement of the course goals and learning outcomes that the instructor hopes students in the course will achieve.”
7a. List all learning goals: The students will learn about the evolution of biomarker and biotarget research, differences between biomarkers and biotargets, the methods of biomarker validation and evaluation of biotarget druggability. The students will analyze real-‐life examples of biomarkers and biotargets in medicine, drug development, and environmental science. The formation of therapeutic target databases and development of multi-‐target agents will be critically evaluated. 7b. Briefly describe how the goals for this course align with learning goals for the program/major: This is an essential core course required to obtain the PSM in Bioinnovation Degree. 8. Are there issues of equivalency, redundancy, overlap or confusion with the proposed course and other established courses across the university? ____ Yes X No If yes, complete Appendix A.
Part IV: Equivalence, Confusion, Overlap or Redundancy with Existing Courses
1. List any existing course(s) [including school/college, subject code and course number] with which there may be equivalency, confusion, overlap or redundancy: N/A
School/College Subject Code Course # e.g. Dentistry DENT D991
2a. Were the above programs consulted as part of the course proposal process? ____ Yes ____ No 2b. Has support from impacted program(s) been obtained? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, attach letter(s). 3a. Were concerns submitted during the 30-day posting period? ____ Yes ____ No 3b. If yes, how are concerns being addressed? Please attach letter(s) of support.
Part V: Signatures Submit form to: [email protected]
For Office of the Provost Use Only Posting Period: ________________
______________________________ ____________ General Education Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Sr. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Date
______________________________ ____________ Honors Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Graduate School Date
______________________________ ____________ Writing Center Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Vice Provost Academic Affairs Date
Reviewed by APAC: ________________ Final Approval: ____ Yes ____ No Date: __________ Finance-Related Approvals:
______________________________ ____________ Assistant Vice President for Budget Date
______________________________ ____________ Bursar Date
Required Signature from Dean or Dean’s Designee: This proposal has gone through the necessary approval processes as outlined by the by-laws, governance structure, or practices of the school/college, and I approve the proposal on behalf of the school/college. ___________________________________________ _____________ Dean (or Dean’s designee) Signature Date ___________________________________________ Print Dean (or Dean’s designee) name
Temple University Course Inventory Update Form
(* required fields for new course) submit form to: [email protected] *Date of Proposal: __3/5/2014__ *College/School: ___CST__ *Department: _____Biology 1312__________ *Action Requested (select one): __X___ Establish New Course _____ Revise Existing Course (Note: To terminate a course, use the Course Termination Form.) *Individual(s) Responsible for Proposal: Name E-mail Phone
Marcella Macaluso [email protected] 1-‐9523 Giuseppe Russo [email protected] 1-‐1346 Eva Surmacz [email protected] 1-‐1346 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, concerns will be directed to individual(s) responsible for proposal. *Dean or Dean’s Designee: ____Michael L Klein____
Part I: General Course Information *This course is for: __X__ Academic Credit _____ Continuing Education (non-credit) *Effective Term: __201503__ *Course Level: ___GR__ *Subject Code: __ BIOL__ *Course Number: _ 5228__ (go to www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/documents/academic-programs/course-numbering-rules-and-conventions.pdf for standard course numbering conventions). If renumbering a course, specify the previous Subject Code and Course Number: __________ *Course Title (required) (30-character limit, including spaces): Applied Epigenetics/Genetics Long Course Title (optional; 100-character limit, including spaces): Epigenetics, Genetics: Applications in Drug Design and Drug Response *Course Description: (This description will appear in the online Course Catalog. Recommended length: 1500 characters, including spaces.) This course focuses on applications of current epigenetics knowledge in health industries. Special emphasis is on epigenetic and genetic testing in clinical settings, epigenetic and genetic determinants of drug response as well as drug-‐ and environment-‐induced modulation of epigenetic status. Non-‐STEM graduates will be required to enroll as non-‐matriculated in at least two Biology Foundation courses recommended by the program Steering Committee. *Total number of Credit Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEU): ____3_________ If variable, enter “to” or “or” between minimum and maximum credits (e.g., “1 to 6”, “3 or 4”). For information on definition of a credit hour go to www.temple.edu/bulletin/Academic_policies/policies_part1/policies_part1.shtm#acad_credit. *Grading Mode: _X_Standard (must choose this for undergraduate courses) or __Non Standard (select all that apply) __Credit/No Credit __Pass/Fail __Audit __ Law – International
__ other, please specify: ____________ *Schedule Type: ______Lecture__
Part II: Course Conditions A.) Prerequisites (Specify the Subject Code, Course Number, Minimum Grade, and Concurrency for each prerequisite course. Use parentheses as well as and/or statements to clarify groups of prerequisites): N/A
‘(‘ Subject Code or Test Code
Course # or range of numbers^
Minimum Grade
Concurrent Enrollment (Yes/No)
^Number of courses required within the range
‘)’ And/Or
B.) Co-requisites (list each Subject Code & Course #): N/A
Subject Code Course # Subject Code Course #
C.) Will special approval be required for all students? ____ Yes _X___ No If yes, specify from whom students should get approval (e.g, department chair, program director, etc.): _______________________ (Note: This special approval should be added to the special approval field on the Schedule Form (SSASECT) when opening sections for this course.) D.) Will this course be restricted to certain groups of students? __X__ Yes ____ No If yes, specify the Registration Restriction(s) below:
Restriction Types Specific Restrictions Include or Exclude Department ___ Include ___ Exclude Field of Study (Major) ___ Include ___ Exclude Class ___ Include ___ Exclude Level Graduate __X_ Include ___ Exclude Degree ___ Include ___ Exclude Program ___ Include ___ Exclude College ___ Include ___ Exclude Student Attribute ___ Include ___ Exclude Cohort ___ Include ___ Exclude
*E.) Repeatability: Can this course be repeated for additional credit? ____ Yes _X___ No F.) Equivalent Courses for which students cannot receive duplicate credit: None
Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term
G.) Mutually Exclusive Courses: None
Subject Code Course # Level Grade Start Term End Term
H.) Degree Program Attributes (check all that apply): __ WI – Writing Intensive __ HO – Honors __ GA – General Education Arts __ GB – General Education Human Behavior __ GD – General Education Diversity & Race __ GG – General Education Global/World Society __ GQ – General Education Quantitative Literacy __ GS – General Education Science & Technology __ GU – General Education US Society __ GW – General Education Analytical Reading/Writing __ GY – General Education Mosaics I __ GZ – General Education Mosaics II __ ANON - Anonymous Grading (for Law School use only) __ Other: Specify: ____________________ NOTE:
• If this is an undergraduate writing intensive course, you must get approval from the Writing Committee before submitting this form for approval. • If this is an undergraduate Honors course, you must get approval from the Honors Program Director. • If this is a General Education course, you must get approval from the General Education Director.
I.) Does this course require a special fee? ____ Yes _X___ No (Note: Fee requests for academic courses must be approved by the University Fee Committee before it will be entered into Banner; fees for non-credit Continuing Education courses must be approved by the Provost’s designated representative and are subject to annual review.)
Part III: Additional Required Information 1a. Is this course proposal part of an academic program proposal, including a change in array? __X__ Yes __ No 1b. Briefly explain this course proposal and how it affects program requirements (i.e. specify if this course is an elective or a required course for a major, minor, concentration or certificate): This is an essential core course required for the Professional Masters Degree in Bioinnovation. 2. Explain how this proposal impacts requirements for other courses, especially if this course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for other courses. Also specify the impacted courses: This course is a prerequisite for the course BIOL 9995 Capstone Project. 3. If this proposal requests a change to credit hours, explain how this change will affect the required number of credits for each impacted program (i.e., major, minor, concentration, certificate, etc.): N/A 4a. Will this course be taught at non-Temple location(s)? ____ Yes __X___ No 4b. If yes, which locations?
5a. If this is an academic credit course, will it be either shorter or longer than the traditional 15-week fall or spring semester or the six-week summer term? ____ Yes __X__ No 5b. If yes, specify the length of this course: ________________________ 6. If this is a continuing education or open learning course, specify the expected length of the course in days or weeks: N/A 7. According to the university course syllabi policy (policy 02.78.13), syllabi must include “a statement of the course goals and learning outcomes that the instructor hopes students in the course will achieve.” 7a. List all learning goals: By successfully accomplishing this course, the students will learn a) how the epigenetic status may affect drug response; b) how drugs and environment may affect the epigenetic status itself; c) how pharmacoepigenetic mechanisms offer another level of explanation for inter-‐individual variations in drug response; and d) how pharmacoepigenomics varies within and between different populations. 7b. Briefly describe how the goals for this course align with learning goals for the program/major: This is an essential core course required for PSM in Bioinnovation, which focuses on applications of current epigenetics knowledge in health industries. The goals of this course align with the learning goals of the PSM in Bioinnovation. 8. Are there issues of equivalency, redundancy, overlap or confusion with the proposed course and other established courses across the university? ____ Yes _X__ No If yes, complete Appendix A.
Part IV: Equivalence, Confusion, Overlap or Redundancy with Existing Courses
1. List any existing course(s) [including school/college, subject code and course number] with which there may be equivalency, confusion, overlap or redundancy: N/A
School/College Subject Code Course # e.g. Dentistry DENT D991
2a. Were the above programs consulted as part of the course proposal process? ____ Yes ____ No 2b. Has support from impacted program(s) been obtained? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, attach letter(s). 3a. Were concerns submitted during the 30-day posting period? ____ Yes ____ No 3b. If yes, how are concerns being addressed? Please attach letter(s) of support.
Part V: Signatures Submit form to: [email protected]
For Office of the Provost Use Only Posting Period: ________________
______________________________ ____________ General Education Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Sr. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Date
______________________________ ____________ Honors Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Graduate School Date
______________________________ ____________ Writing Center Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Vice Provost Academic Affairs Date
Reviewed by APAC: ________________ Final Approval: ____ Yes ____ No Date: __________ Finance-Related Approvals:
______________________________ ____________ Assistant Vice President for Budget Date
______________________________ ____________ Bursar Date
Required Signature from Dean or Dean’s Designee: This proposal has gone through the necessary approval processes as outlined by the by-laws, governance structure, or practices of the school/college, and I approve the proposal on behalf of the school/college. ___________________________________________ _____________ Dean (or Dean’s designee) Signature Date ___________________________________________ Print Dean (or Dean’s designee) name
Temple University Course Inventory Update Form
(* required fields for new course) submit form to: [email protected] *Date of Proposal: __3/5/2014__ *College/School: ___CST__ *Department: _____Biology 1312__________ *Action Requested (select one): __X___ Establish New Course _____ Revise Existing Course (Note: To terminate a course, use the Course Termination Form.) *Individual(s) Responsible for Proposal: Name E-mail Phone
Giuseppe Russo [email protected] 1-‐1346 Marcella Macaluso [email protected] 1-‐9523 Eva Surmacz [email protected] 1-‐1346 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, concerns will be directed to individual(s) responsible for proposal. *Dean or Dean’s Designee: ____Michael L Klein_________________________
Part I: General Course Information *This course is for: __X___ Academic Credit _____ Continuing Education (non-credit) *Effective Term: __201503__ *Course Level: ___GR__ *Subject Code: __ BIOL__ *Course Number: _ 5229__ (go to www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/documents/academic-programs/course-numbering-rules-and-conventions.pdf for standard course numbering conventions). If renumbering a course, specify the previous Subject Code and Course Number: __________ *Course Title (required) (30-character limit, including spaces): Systems Biology: Applications Long Course Title (optional; 100-character limit, including spaces): Systems Biology: Principles and Applications *Course Description: (This description will appear in the online Course Catalog. Recommended length: 1500 characters, including spaces.) This course provides an overview of Systems Biology technologies and the scientific challenges in applicability of system biology paradigms in the analysis of biological processes. Topics covered include the use of genome-‐scale in silico models and dissecting transcriptional control networks. By successfully completing this course, the students will obtain background on theoretical and modeling techniques, and software platforms for Systems Biology. Non-‐STEM graduates will be required to enroll as non-‐matriculated in at least two Biology Foundation courses recommended by the program Steering Committee. *Total number of Credit Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEU): ____3_________ If variable, enter “to” or “or” between minimum and maximum credits (e.g., “1 to 6”, “3 or 4”). For information on definition of a credit hour go to www.temple.edu/bulletin/Academic_policies/policies_part1/policies_part1.shtm#acad_credit. *Grading Mode: _X_Standard (must choose this for undergraduate courses) or __Non Standard (select all that apply) __Credit/No Credit __Pass/Fail
__Audit __ Law – International __ other, please specify: ____________ *Schedule Type: ______Lecture (1 credit) _and Lab (2 credits)
Part II: Course Conditions A.) Prerequisites (Specify the Subject Code, Course Number, Minimum Grade, and Concurrency for each prerequisite course. Use parentheses as well as and/or statements to clarify groups of prerequisites): N/A
‘(‘ Subject Code or Test Code
Course # or range of numbers^
Minimum Grade
Concurrent Enrollment (Yes/No)
^Number of courses required within the range
‘)’ And/Or
B.) Co-requisites (list each Subject Code & Course #): N/A
Subject Code Course # Subject Code Course #
C.) Will special approval be required for all students? ____ Yes _X___ No If yes, specify from whom students should get approval (e.g, department chair, program director, etc.): _______________________ (Note: This special approval should be added to the special approval field on the Schedule Form (SSASECT) when opening sections for this course.) D.) Will this course be restricted to certain groups of students? __X__ Yes ____ No If yes, specify the Registration Restriction(s) below:
Restriction Types Specific Restrictions Include or Exclude Department ___ Include ___ Exclude Field of Study (Major) ___ Include ___ Exclude Class ___ Include ___ Exclude Level Graduate __X_ Include ___ Exclude Degree ___ Include ___ Exclude Program ___ Include ___ Exclude College ___ Include ___ Exclude Student Attribute ___ Include ___ Exclude Cohort ___ Include ___ Exclude
*E.) Repeatability: Can this course be repeated for additional credit? ____ Yes _X___ No F.) Equivalent Courses for which students cannot receive duplicate credit: None
Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term
G.) Mutually Exclusive Courses: None
Subject Code Course # Level Grade Start Term End Term
H.) Degree Program Attributes (check all that apply): __ WI – Writing Intensive __ HO – Honors __ GA – General Education Arts __ GB – General Education Human Behavior __ GD – General Education Diversity & Race __ GG – General Education Global/World Society __ GQ – General Education Quantitative Literacy __ GS – General Education Science & Technology __ GU – General Education US Society __ GW – General Education Analytical Reading/Writing __ GY – General Education Mosaics I __ GZ – General Education Mosaics II __ ANON - Anonymous Grading (for Law School use only) __ Other: Specify: ____________________ NOTE:
• If this is an undergraduate writing intensive course, you must get approval from the Writing Committee before submitting this form for approval. • If this is an undergraduate Honors course, you must get approval from the Honors Program Director. • If this is a General Education course, you must get approval from the General Education Director.
I.) Does this course require a special fee? ____ Yes _X___ No (Note: Fee requests for academic courses must be approved by the University Fee Committee before it will be entered into Banner; fees for non-credit Continuing Education courses must be approved by the Provost’s designated representative and are subject to annual review.)
Part III: Additional Required Information 1a. Is this course proposal part of an academic program proposal, including a change in array? __X__ Yes __ No 1b. Briefly explain this course proposal and how it affects program requirements (i.e. specify if this course is an elective or a required course for a major, minor, concentration or certificate): This is an essential core course required for the Professional Masters Degree in Bioinnovation. 2. Explain how this proposal impacts requirements for other courses, especially if this course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for other courses. Also specify the impacted courses: This course is a prerequisite for the course BIOL 9995 Capstone Project. 3. If this proposal requests a change to credit hours, explain how this change will affect the required number of credits for each impacted program (i.e., major, minor, concentration, certificate, etc.): N/A 4a. Will this course be taught at non-Temple location(s)? ____ Yes __X__ No 4b. If yes, which locations?
5a. If this is an academic credit course, will it be either shorter or longer than the traditional 15-week fall or spring semester or the six-week summer term? ____ Yes __X__ No 5b. If yes, specify the length of this course: ________________________ 6. If this is a continuing education or open learning course, specify the expected length of the course in days or weeks: N/A 7. According to the university course syllabi policy (policy 02.78.13), syllabi must include “a statement of the course goals and learning outcomes that the instructor hopes students in the course will achieve.” 7a. List all learning goals: This course provides an overview of Systems Biology technologies and the scientific challenges in applicability of system biology paradigms in the analysis of biological processes. 7b. Briefly describe how the goals for this course align with learning goals for the program/major: This is an essential core course required for PSM in Bioinnovation, which focuses on applications of current epigenetics knowledge in health industries. The goals of this course align with the learning goals of the PSM in Bioinnovation 8. Are there issues of equivalency, redundancy, overlap or confusion with the proposed course and other established courses across the university? ____ Yes __X__ No If yes, complete Appendix A.
Part IV: Equivalence, Confusion, Overlap or Redundancy with Existing Courses
1. List any existing course(s) [including school/college, subject code and course number] with which there may be equivalency, confusion, overlap or redundancy: N/A
School/College Subject Code Course # e.g. Dentistry DENT D991
2a. Were the above programs consulted as part of the course proposal process? ____ Yes ____ No 2b. Has support from impacted program(s) been obtained? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, attach letter(s). 3a. Were concerns submitted during the 30-day posting period? ____ Yes ____ No 3b. If yes, how are concerns being addressed? Please attach letter(s) of support.
Part V: Signatures Submit form to: [email protected]
For Office of the Provost Use Only Posting Period: ________________
______________________________ ____________ General Education Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Sr. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Date
______________________________ ____________ Honors Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Graduate School Date
______________________________ ____________ Writing Center Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Vice Provost Academic Affairs Date
Reviewed by APAC: ________________ Final Approval: ____ Yes ____ No Date: __________ Finance-Related Approvals:
______________________________ ____________ Assistant Vice President for Budget Date
______________________________ ____________ Bursar Date
Required Signature from Dean or Dean’s Designee: This proposal has gone through the necessary approval processes as outlined by the by-laws, governance structure, or practices of the school/college, and I approve the proposal on behalf of the school/college. ___________________________________________ _____________ Dean (or Dean’s designee) Signature Date ___________________________________________ Print Dean (or Dean’s designee) name
Temple University Course Inventory Update Form
(* required fields for new course) submit form to: [email protected] *Date of Proposal: __3/5/2014__ *College/School: ___CST__ *Department: _____Biology 1312__________ *Action Requested (select one): __X___ Establish New Course _____ Revise Existing Course (Note: To terminate a course, use the Course Termination Form.) *Individual(s) Responsible for Proposal: Name E-mail Phone
Eva Surmacz [email protected] 1-‐1346 Marcella Macaluso [email protected] 1-‐9523 Giuseppe Russo [email protected] 1-‐1346 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, concerns will be directed to individual(s) responsible for proposal. *Dean or Dean’s Designee: ____Michael L Klein____
Part I: General Course Information *This course is for: __X__ Academic Credit _____ Continuing Education (non-credit) *Effective Term: 201503 *Course Level: GR *Subject Code: BIOL *Course Number: 5233 (go to www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/documents/academic-programs/course-numbering-rules-and-conventions.pdf for standard course numbering conventions). If renumbering a course, specify the previous Subject Code and Course Number: N/A *Course Title (required) (30-character limit, including spaces): Biodiscovery Dissemination Long Course Title (optional; 100-character limit, including spaces): Effective Dissemination of Bio-‐discoveries through Traditional and New Media ___________________________________________________________________________________________ *Course Description: (This description will appear in the online Course Catalog. Recommended length: 1500 characters, including spaces.) The students will learn contemporary methods of effective dissemination of research findings and concepts to professional and lay audiences. Current real-‐life findings will be presented through slide and video development, press releases, and the use of social media. In addition, the students will learn the ways to communicate scientific data through abstracts, posters, and papers and will critically analyze the content and style of selected scientific material. Furthermore, different types of funding proposals will be reviewed and grant development will be practiced. *Total number of Credit Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEU): 1.5 If variable, enter “to” or “or” between minimum and maximum credits (e.g., “1 to 6”, “3 or 4”). For information on definition of a credit hour go to www.temple.edu/bulletin/Academic_policies/policies_part1/policies_part1.shtm#acad_credit. *Grading Mode: X Standard (must choose this for undergraduate courses) or __Non Standard (select all that apply) __Credit/No Credit __Pass/Fail __Audit
__ Law – International __ other, please specify: ____________ *Schedule Type: Lecture
Part II: Course Conditions A.) Prerequisites (Specify the Subject Code, Course Number, Minimum Grade, and Concurrency for each prerequisite course. Use parentheses as well as and/or statements to clarify groups of prerequisites): N/A
‘(‘ Subject Code or Test Code
Course # or range of numbers^
Minimum Grade
Concurrent Enrollment (Yes/No)
^Number of courses required within the range
‘)’ And/Or
B.) Co-requisites (list each Subject Code & Course #): N/A
Subject Code Course # Subject Code Course #
C.) Will special approval be required for all students? ____ Yes X No If yes, specify from whom students should get approval (e.g, department chair, program director, etc.): _______________________ (Note: This special approval should be added to the special approval field on the Schedule Form (SSASECT) when opening sections for this course.) D.) Will this course be restricted to certain groups of students? X Yes ____ No If yes, specify the Registration Restriction(s) below:
Restriction Types Specific Restrictions Include or Exclude Department ___ Include ___ Exclude Field of Study (Major) ___ Include ___ Exclude Class ___ Include ___ Exclude Level graduate __X_ Include ___ Exclude Degree Include ___ Exclude Program ___ Include ___ Exclude College ___ Include ___ Exclude Student Attribute ___ Include ___ Exclude Cohort ___ Include ___ Exclude
*E.) Repeatability: Can this course be repeated for additional credit? ____ Yes X No F.) Equivalent Courses for which students cannot receive duplicate credit: None
Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term
G.) Mutually Exclusive Courses: None
Subject Code Course # Level Grade Start Term End Term
H.) Degree Program Attributes (check all that apply): N/A __ WI – Writing Intensive __ HO – Honors __ GA – General Education Arts __ GB – General Education Human Behavior __ GD – General Education Diversity & Race __ GG – General Education Global/World Society __ GQ – General Education Quantitative Literacy __ GS – General Education Science & Technology __ GU – General Education US Society __ GW – General Education Analytical Reading/Writing __ GY – General Education Mosaics I __ GZ – General Education Mosaics II __ ANON - Anonymous Grading (for Law School use only) __ Other: Specify: ____________________ NOTE:
• If this is an undergraduate writing intensive course, you must get approval from the Writing Committee before submitting this form for approval. • If this is an undergraduate Honors course, you must get approval from the Honors Program Director. • If this is a General Education course, you must get approval from the General Education Director.
I.) Does this course require a special fee? ____ Yes X No (Note: Fee requests for academic courses must be approved by the University Fee Committee before it will be entered into Banner; fees for non-credit Continuing Education courses must be approved by the Provost’s designated representative and are subject to annual review.)
Part III: Additional Required Information 1a. Is this course proposal part of an academic program proposal, including a change in array? X Yes ____ No 1b. Briefly explain this course proposal and how it affects program requirements (i.e. specify if this course is an elective or a required course for a major, minor, concentration or certificate): This is a core course required for the Professional Science Masters (PSM) Degree in Bioinnovation. 2. Explain how this proposal impacts requirements for other courses, especially if this course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for other courses. Also specify the impacted courses: This course is a prerequisite for the BIOL 9995 Capstone Project (within the PSM in Bioinnovation Program). 3. If this proposal requests a change to credit hours, explain how this change will affect the required number of credits for each impacted program (i.e., major, minor, concentration, certificate, etc.): N/A 4a. Will this course be taught at non-Temple location(s)? ____ Yes X No 4b. If yes, which locations? 5a. If this is an academic credit course, will it be either shorter or longer than the traditional 15-week fall or spring semester or the six-week summer term? ____ Yes X No 5b. If yes, specify the length of this course: N/A 6. If this is a continuing education or open learning course, specify the expected length of the course in days or weeks: N/A
7. According to the university course syllabi policy (policy 02.78.13), syllabi must include “a statement of the course goals and learning outcomes that the instructor hopes students in the course will achieve.” 7a. List all learning goals: The students are expected to acquire the practical knowledge on effective dissemination of research findings and concepts to professional and lay audiences. The communication of real-‐life findings through slide and video development, press releases, and the use of social media will be implemented. In addition, the students will learn how to communicate scientific data through abstracts, posters, and papers, and will critically analyze the content and style of selected scientific material. Furthermore, the students will learn how to develop grant proposals, including scientific and budgetary aspects. 7b. Briefly describe how the goals for this course align with learning goals for the program/major: This is a core course required to obtain the PSM in Bioinnovation Degree. 8. Are there issues of equivalency, redundancy, overlap or confusion with the proposed course and other established courses across the university? ____ Yes X No If yes, complete Appendix A.
Part IV: Equivalence, Confusion, Overlap or Redundancy with Existing Courses
1. List any existing course(s) [including school/college, subject code and course number] with which there may be equivalency, confusion, overlap or redundancy: N/A
School/College Subject Code Course # e.g. Dentistry DENT D991
2a. Were the above programs consulted as part of the course proposal process? ____ Yes ____ No 2b. Has support from impacted program(s) been obtained? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, attach letter(s). 3a. Were concerns submitted during the 30-day posting period? ____ Yes ____ No 3b. If yes, how are concerns being addressed? Please attach letter(s) of support.
Part V: Signatures Submit form to: [email protected]
For Office of the Provost Use Only Posting Period: ________________
______________________________ ____________ General Education Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Sr. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Date
______________________________ ____________ Honors Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Graduate School Date
______________________________ ____________ Writing Center Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Vice Provost Academic Affairs Date
Reviewed by APAC: ________________ Final Approval: ____ Yes ____ No Date: __________ Finance-Related Approvals:
______________________________ ____________ Assistant Vice President for Budget Date
______________________________ ____________ Bursar Date
Required Signature from Dean or Dean’s Designee: This proposal has gone through the necessary approval processes as outlined by the by-laws, governance structure, or practices of the school/college, and I approve the proposal on behalf of the school/college. ___________________________________________ _____________ Dean (or Dean’s designee) Signature Date ___________________________________________ Print Dean (or Dean’s designee) name
Temple University Course Inventory Update Form
(* required fields for new course) submit form to: [email protected] *Date of Proposal: __3/5/2014__ *College/School: ___CST__ *Department: _____Biology 1312__________ *Action Requested (select one): __X___ Establish New Course _____ Revise Existing Course (Note: To terminate a course, use the Course Termination Form.) *Individual(s) Responsible for Proposal: Name E-mail Phone
Eva Surmacz [email protected] 1-‐1346 Marcella Macaluso [email protected] 1-‐9523 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, concerns will be directed to individual(s) responsible for proposal. *Dean or Dean’s Designee: ____Michael L Klein____
Part I: General Course Information *This course is for: __X__ Academic Credit _____ Continuing Education (non-credit) *Effective Term: 201520 *Course Level: GR *Subject Code: BIOL *Course Number: 5235 (go to www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/documents/academic-programs/course-numbering-rules-and-conventions.pdf for standard course numbering conventions). If renumbering a course, specify the previous Subject Code and Course Number: N/A
• *Course Title (required) (30-character limit, including spaces): Biodiscovery Implementation Long Course Title (optional; 100-character limit, including spaces): Milestones in Clinical Translation of Biodiscoveries __________________________________________________________________________________________ *Course Description: (This description will appear in the online Course Catalog. Recommended length: 1500 characters, including spaces.) The goal of this course is to familiarize the students with clinical trial design and principles of pharmacovigilance. Topics will include clinical trial phases and examples of clinical trial design for selected biologic drugs. Case studies of drug safety –driven FDA decisions will also be evaluated. The comparison between regulatory requirements of the US and international agencies will be discussed. *Total number of Credit Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEU): 1.5 If variable, enter “to” or “or” between minimum and maximum credits (e.g., “1 to 6”, “3 or 4”). For information on definition of a credit hour go to www.temple.edu/bulletin/Academic_policies/policies_part1/policies_part1.shtm#acad_credit. *Grading Mode: X Standard (must choose this for undergraduate courses) or __Non Standard (select all that apply) __Credit/No Credit __Pass/Fail __Audit __ Law – International __ other, please specify: ____________
*Schedule Type: Lecture
Part II: Course Conditions
A.) Prerequisites (Specify the Subject Code, Course Number, Minimum Grade, and Concurrency for each prerequisite course. Use parentheses as well as and/or statements to clarify groups of prerequisites): N/A
‘(‘ Subject Code or Test Code
Course # or range of numbers^
Minimum Grade
Concurrent Enrollment (Yes/No)
^Number of courses required within the range
‘)’ And/Or
B.) Co-requisites (list each Subject Code & Course #): N/A
Subject Code Course # Subject Code Course #
C.) Will special approval be required for all students? ____ Yes X No If yes, specify from whom students should get approval (e.g, department chair, program director, etc.): _______________________ (Note: This special approval should be added to the special approval field on the Schedule Form (SSASECT) when opening sections for this course.) D.) Will this course be restricted to certain groups of students? X Yes ____ No If yes, specify the Registration Restriction(s) below:
Restriction Types Specific Restrictions Include or Exclude Department ___ Include ___ Exclude Field of Study (Major) ___ Include ___ Exclude Class ___ Include ___ Exclude Level graduate X Include ___ Exclude Degree Include ___ Exclude Program ___ Include ___ Exclude College ___ Include ___ Exclude Student Attribute ___ Include ___ Exclude Cohort ___ Include ___ Exclude
*E.) Repeatability: Can this course be repeated for additional credit? ____ Yes X No F.) Equivalent Courses for which students cannot receive duplicate credit: None
Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term
G.) Mutually Exclusive Courses: None
Subject Code Course # Level Grade Start Term End Term
H.) Degree Program Attributes (check all that apply): N/A __ WI – Writing Intensive __ HO – Honors __ GA – General Education Arts __ GB – General Education Human Behavior __ GD – General Education Diversity & Race __ GG – General Education Global/World Society __ GQ – General Education Quantitative Literacy __ GS – General Education Science & Technology __ GU – General Education US Society __ GW – General Education Analytical Reading/Writing __ GY – General Education Mosaics I __ GZ – General Education Mosaics II __ ANON - Anonymous Grading (for Law School use only) __ Other: Specify: ____________________ NOTE:
• If this is an undergraduate writing intensive course, you must get approval from the Writing Committee before submitting this form for approval. • If this is an undergraduate Honors course, you must get approval from the Honors Program Director. • If this is a General Education course, you must get approval from the General Education Director.
I.) Does this course require a special fee? ____ Yes X No (Note: Fee requests for academic courses must be approved by the University Fee Committee before it will be entered into Banner; fees for non-credit Continuing Education courses must be approved by the Provost’s designated representative and are subject to annual review.)
Part III: Additional Required Information 1a. Is this course proposal part of an academic program proposal, including a change in array? X Yes ____ No 1b. Briefly explain this course proposal and how it affects program requirements (i.e. specify if this course is an elective or a required course for a major, minor, concentration or certificate): This is an elective course recommended for the Professional Science Masters (PSM) in Bioinnovation Program. 2. Explain how this proposal impacts requirements for other courses, especially if this course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for other courses. Also specify the impacted courses: This is an elective course. It is not a prerequisite or co-‐requisite for other courses. 3. If this proposal requests a change to credit hours, explain how this change will affect the required number of credits for each impacted program (i.e., major, minor, concentration, certificate, etc.): N/A 4a. Will this course be taught at non-Temple location(s)? ____ Yes X No 4b. If yes, which locations? 5a. If this is an academic credit course, will it be either shorter or longer than the traditional 15-week fall or spring semester or the six-week summer term? ____ Yes X No 5b. If yes, specify the length of this course: N/A 6. If this is a continuing education or open learning course, specify the expected length of the course in days or weeks: N/A 7. According to the university course syllabi policy (policy 02.78.13), syllabi must include “a statement of the course goals and learning outcomes that the instructor hopes students in the course will achieve.” 7a. List all learning goals: The students will learn about the process and requirements of clinical trials and principles of pharmacovigilance. Topics will include clinical trial phases and examples of clinical trial design for selected biologic drugs. Case studies of drug safety –driven FDA decisions will also be evaluated. The comparison between regulatory requirements of the US and international agencies will be discussed.
7b. Briefly describe how the goals for this course align with learning goals for the program/major: This is an elective course recommended for students in the PSM in Bioinnovation Program. The material covered by this course constitutes an independent extension of the core course BIOL 5227. 8. Are there issues of equivalency, redundancy, overlap or confusion with the proposed course and other established courses across the university? ____ Yes X No If yes, complete Appendix A.
Part IV: Equivalence, Confusion, Overlap or Redundancy with Existing Courses
1. List any existing course(s) [including school/college, subject code and course number] with which there may be equivalency, confusion, overlap or redundancy: N/A
School/College Subject Code Course # e.g. Dentistry DENT D991
2a. Were the above programs consulted as part of the course proposal process? ____ Yes ____ No 2b. Has support from impacted program(s) been obtained? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, attach letter(s). 3a. Were concerns submitted during the 30-day posting period? ____ Yes ____ No 3b. If yes, how are concerns being addressed? Please attach letter(s) of support.
Part V: Signatures Submit form to: [email protected]
For Office of the Provost Use Only Posting Period: ________________
______________________________ ____________ General Education Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Sr. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Date
______________________________ ____________ Honors Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Graduate School Date
______________________________ ____________ Writing Center Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Vice Provost Academic Affairs Date
Reviewed by APAC: ________________ Final Approval: ____ Yes ____ No Date: __________ Finance-Related Approvals:
______________________________ ____________ Assistant Vice President for Budget Date
______________________________ ____________ Bursar Date
Required Signature from Dean or Dean’s Designee: This proposal has gone through the necessary approval processes as outlined by the by-laws, governance structure, or practices of the school/college, and I approve the proposal on behalf of the school/college. ___________________________________________ _____________ Dean (or Dean’s designee) Signature Date ___________________________________________ Print Dean (or Dean’s designee) name
Temple University Course Inventory Update Form
(* required fields for new course) submit form to: [email protected] *Date of Proposal: __3/5/2014__ *College/School: ___CST__ *Department: _____Biology 1312__________ *Action Requested (select one): __X___ Establish New Course _____ Revise Existing Course (Note: To terminate a course, use the Course Termination Form.) *Individual(s) Responsible for Proposal: Name E-mail Phone
Marcella Macaluso [email protected] 1-‐9523 Giuseppe Russo [email protected] 1-‐1346 Eva Surmacz [email protected] 1-‐1346 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, concerns will be directed to individual(s) responsible for proposal. *Dean or Dean’s Designee: ____Michael L Klein__
Part I: General Course Information *This course is for: __X__ Academic Credit _____ Continuing Education (non-credit) *Effective Term: __201520__ *Course Level: ___GR__ *Subject Code: __ BIOL__ *Course Number: _ 5236__ (go to www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/documents/academic-programs/course-numbering-rules-and-conventions.pdf for standard course numbering conventions). If renumbering a course, specify the previous Subject Code and Course Number: __________ *Course Title (required) (30-character limit, including spaces): Bioscreening and Disparity Long Course Title (optional; 100-character limit, including spaces): Bioadvanced Screening in Health Disparity *Course Description: (This description will appear in the online Course Catalog. Recommended length: 1500 characters, including spaces.) This course focuses on the effects of nutrients, bioactive food components and environment on public health, medical treatments and applications for improving human health *Total number of Credit Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEU): ____1.5_________ If variable, enter “to” or “or” between minimum and maximum credits (e.g., “1 to 6”, “3 or 4”). For information on definition of a credit hour go to www.temple.edu/bulletin/Academic_policies/policies_part1/policies_part1.shtm#acad_credit. *Grading Mode: _X_Standard (must choose this for undergraduate courses) or __Non Standard (select all that apply) __Credit/No Credit __Pass/Fail __Audit __ Law – International __ other, please specify: ____________ *Schedule Type: ____Lecture____
Part II: Course Conditions
A.) Prerequisites (Specify the Subject Code, Course Number, Minimum Grade, and Concurrency for each prerequisite course. Use parentheses as well as and/or statements to clarify groups of prerequisites): N/A
‘(‘ Subject Code or Test Code
Course # or range of numbers^
Minimum Grade
Concurrent Enrollment (Yes/No)
^Number of courses required within the range
‘)’ And/Or
B.) Co-requisites (list each Subject Code & Course #): N/A
Subject Code Course # Subject Code Course #
C.) Will special approval be required for all students? ____ Yes _X___ No If yes, specify from whom students should get approval (e.g, department chair, program director, etc.): _______________________ (Note: This special approval should be added to the special approval field on the Schedule Form (SSASECT) when opening sections for this course.) D.) Will this course be restricted to certain groups of students? __X__ Yes ____ No If yes, specify the Registration Restriction(s) below:
Restriction Types Specific Restrictions Include or Exclude Department ___ Include ___ Exclude Field of Study (Major) ___ Include ___ Exclude Class ___ Include ___ Exclude Level Graduate __X_ Include ___ Exclude Degree ___ Include ___ Exclude Program ___ Include ___ Exclude College ___ Include ___ Exclude Student Attribute ___ Include ___ Exclude Cohort ___ Include ___ Exclude
*E.) Repeatability: Can this course be repeated for additional credit? ____ Yes _X___ No F.) Equivalent Courses for which students cannot receive duplicate credit: None
Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term
G.) Mutually Exclusive Courses: None
Subject Code Course # Level Grade Start Term End Term
H.) Degree Program Attributes (check all that apply): __ WI – Writing Intensive __ HO – Honors __ GA – General Education Arts __ GB – General Education Human Behavior __ GD – General Education Diversity & Race __ GG – General Education Global/World Society __ GQ – General Education Quantitative Literacy __ GS – General Education Science & Technology __ GU – General Education US Society __ GW – General Education Analytical Reading/Writing __ GY – General Education Mosaics I __ GZ – General Education Mosaics II __ ANON - Anonymous Grading (for Law School use only) __ Other: Specify: ____________________ NOTE:
• If this is an undergraduate writing intensive course, you must get approval from the Writing Committee before submitting this form for approval. • If this is an undergraduate Honors course, you must get approval from the Honors Program Director. • If this is a General Education course, you must get approval from the General Education Director.
I.) Does this course require a special fee? ____ Yes _X___ No (Note: Fee requests for academic courses must be approved by the University Fee Committee before it will be entered into Banner; fees for non-credit Continuing Education courses must be approved by the Provost’s designated representative and are subject to annual review.)
Part III: Additional Required Information 1a. Is this course proposal part of an academic program proposal, including a change in array? _X_ Yes __ No 1b. Briefly explain this course proposal and how it affects program requirements (i.e. specify if this course is an elective or a required course for a major, minor, concentration or certificate): This course is a recommended elective course for the Professional Masters Degree in Bioinnovation. 2. Explain how this proposal impacts requirements for other courses, especially if this course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for other courses. Also specify the impacted courses: This is an elective course. It is not a prerequisite or co-‐requisite for other courses. 3. If this proposal requests a change to credit hours, explain how this change will affect the required number of credits for each impacted program (i.e., major, minor, concentration, certificate, etc.): N/A 4a. Will this course be taught at non-Temple location(s)? ____ Yes _X___ No 4b. If yes, which locations? 5a. If this is an academic credit course, will it be either shorter or longer than the traditional 15-week fall or spring semester or the six-week summer term? ____ Yes X_ No 5b. If yes, specify the length of this course: ________________________ 6. If this is a continuing education or open learning course, specify the expected length of the course in days or weeks: N/A
7. According to the university course syllabi policy (policy 02.78.13), syllabi must include “a statement of the course goals and learning outcomes that the instructor hopes students in the course will achieve.” 7a. List all learning goals: The intent of this recommended elective course is to provide the knowledge on the effects of nutrients, bioactive food components and environment on public health, medical treatments and applications for improving human health. 7b. Briefly describe how the goals for this course align with learning goals for the program/major: Topics covered by this recommended course include population genomics, intersection of genetics, evolution and environment. These topics align with the learning goals of the Masters Degree Program in Bioinnovation. 8. Are there issues of equivalency, redundancy, overlap or confusion with the proposed course and other established courses across the university? ____ Yes __X__ No If yes, complete Appendix A.
Part IV: Equivalence, Confusion, Overlap or Redundancy with Existing Courses
1. List any existing course(s) [including school/college, subject code and course number] with which there may be equivalency, confusion, overlap or redundancy: N/A
School/College Subject Code Course # e.g. Dentistry DENT D991
2a. Were the above programs consulted as part of the course proposal process? ____ Yes ____ No 2b. Has support from impacted program(s) been obtained? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, attach letter(s). 3a. Were concerns submitted during the 30-day posting period? ____ Yes ____ No 3b. If yes, how are concerns being addressed? Please attach letter(s) of support.
Part V: Signatures Submit form to: [email protected]
For Office of the Provost Use Only Posting Period: ________________
______________________________ ____________ General Education Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Sr. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Date
______________________________ ____________ Honors Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Graduate School Date
______________________________ ____________ Writing Center Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Vice Provost Academic Affairs Date
Reviewed by APAC: ________________ Final Approval: ____ Yes ____ No Date: __________ Finance-Related Approvals:
______________________________ ____________ Assistant Vice President for Budget Date
______________________________ ____________ Bursar Date
Required Signature from Dean or Dean’s Designee: This proposal has gone through the necessary approval processes as outlined by the by-laws, governance structure, or practices of the school/college, and I approve the proposal on behalf of the school/college. ___________________________________________ _____________ Dean (or Dean’s designee) Signature Date ___________________________________________ Print Dean (or Dean’s designee) name
Temple University Course Inventory Update Form
(* required fields for new course) submit form to: [email protected] *Date of Proposal: __3/5/2014__ *College/School: ___CST__ *Department: _____Biology 1312__________ *Action Requested (select one): __X___ Establish New Course _____ Revise Existing Course (Note: To terminate a course, use the Course Termination Form.) *Individual(s) Responsible for Proposal: Name E-mail Phone
Giuseppe Russo [email protected] 1-‐1346 Antonio Giordano [email protected] 1-‐9520 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, concerns will be directed to individual(s) responsible for proposal. *Dean or Dean’s Designee: ____Michael L Klein_________________________
Part I: General Course Information *This course is for: __X___ Academic Credit _____ Continuing Education (non-credit) *Effective Term: __201520__ *Course Level: ___GR__ *Subject Code: __ BIOL__ *Course Number: _ 5237__ (go to www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/documents/academic-programs/course-numbering-rules-and-conventions.pdf for standard course numbering conventions). If renumbering a course, specify the previous Subject Code and Course Number: __________ *Course Title (required) (30-character limit, including spaces): Virtual Reality: Applications Long Course Title (optional; 100-character limit, including spaces): Virtual Reality in Bioindustry and Medicine *Course Description: (This description will appear in the online Course Catalog. Recommended length: 1500 characters, including spaces.) The goal of this course is to provide the students with a background on Virtual Reality and its applications in medicine, laboratory research, training and education in bioindustry.
*Total number of Credit Hours or Continuing Education Units (CEU): ____1.5_________ If variable, enter “to” or “or” between minimum and maximum credits (e.g., “1 to 6”, “3 or 4”). For information on definition of a credit hour go to www.temple.edu/bulletin/Academic_policies/policies_part1/policies_part1.shtm#acad_credit. *Grading Mode: _X_Standard (must choose this for undergraduate courses) or __Non Standard (select all that apply) __Credit/No Credit __Pass/Fail __Audit __ Law – International __ other, please specify: ____________ *Schedule Type: ______Lecture__
Part II: Course Conditions A.) Prerequisites (Specify the Subject Code, Course Number, Minimum Grade, and Concurrency for each prerequisite course. Use parentheses as well as and/or statements to clarify groups of prerequisites): N/A
‘(‘ Subject Code or Test Code
Course # or range of numbers^
Minimum Grade
Concurrent Enrollment (Yes/No)
^Number of courses required within the range
‘)’ And/Or
B.) Co-requisites (list each Subject Code & Course #): N/A
Subject Code Course # Subject Code Course #
C.) Will special approval be required for all students? ____ Yes _X___ No If yes, specify from whom students should get approval (e.g, department chair, program director, etc.): _______________________ (Note: This special approval should be added to the special approval field on the Schedule Form (SSASECT) when opening sections for this course.) D.) Will this course be restricted to certain groups of students? __X__ Yes ____ No If yes, specify the Registration Restriction(s) below:
Restriction Types Specific Restrictions Include or Exclude Department ___ Include ___ Exclude Field of Study (Major) ___ Include ___ Exclude Class ___ Include ___ Exclude Level Graduate __X_ Include ___ Exclude Degree ___ Include ___ Exclude Program ___ Include ___ Exclude College ___ Include ___ Exclude Student Attribute ___ Include ___ Exclude Cohort ___ Include ___ Exclude
*E.) Repeatability: Can this course be repeated for additional credit? ____ Yes _X___ No F.) Equivalent Courses for which students cannot receive duplicate credit: None
Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term Subject Code Course # Start Term End Term
G.) Mutually Exclusive Courses: None
Subject Code Course # Level Grade Start Term End Term
H.) Degree Program Attributes (check all that apply): __ WI – Writing Intensive __ HO – Honors __ GA – General Education Arts __ GB – General Education Human Behavior __ GD – General Education Diversity & Race __ GG – General Education Global/World Society __ GQ – General Education Quantitative Literacy __ GS – General Education Science & Technology __ GU – General Education US Society __ GW – General Education Analytical Reading/Writing __ GY – General Education Mosaics I __ GZ – General Education Mosaics II __ ANON - Anonymous Grading (for Law School use only) __ Other: Specify: ____________________ NOTE:
• If this is an undergraduate writing intensive course, you must get approval from the Writing Committee before submitting this form for approval. • If this is an undergraduate Honors course, you must get approval from the Honors Program Director. • If this is a General Education course, you must get approval from the General Education Director.
I.) Does this course require a special fee? ____ Yes _X___ No (Note: Fee requests for academic courses must be approved by the University Fee Committee before it will be entered into Banner; fees for non-credit Continuing Education courses must be approved by the Provost’s designated representative and are subject to annual review.)
Part III: Additional Required Information 1a. Is this course proposal part of an academic program proposal, including a change in array? __X__ Yes __ No 1b. Briefly explain this course proposal and how it affects program requirements (i.e. specify if this course is an elective or a required course for a major, minor, concentration or certificate): This is a recommended elective course for Professional Science Masters Degree in Bioinnovation. 2. Explain how this proposal impacts requirements for other courses, especially if this course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for other courses. Also specify the impacted courses: This course is not a prerequisite/co-‐requisite for other courses. 3. If this proposal requests a change to credit hours, explain how this change will affect the required number of credits for each impacted program (i.e., major, minor, concentration, certificate, etc.): N/A 4a. Will this course be taught at non-Temple location(s)? ____ Yes __X__ No 4b. If yes, which locations? 5a. If this is an academic credit course, will it be either shorter or longer than the traditional 15-week fall or spring semester or the six-week summer term? ____ Yes __X__ No 5b. If yes, specify the length of this course: ________________________ 6. If this is a continuing education or open learning course, specify the expected length of the course in days or weeks: N/A
7. According to the university course syllabi policy (policy 02.78.13), syllabi must include “a statement of the course goals and learning outcomes that the instructor hopes students in the course will achieve.” 7a. List all learning goals: This is a recommended elective course that aligns with the goals of PSM in Bioinnovation. 7b. Briefly describe how the goals for this course align with learning goals for the program/major: This is a recommended elective course offered by PSM in Bioinnovation. 8. Are there issues of equivalency, redundancy, overlap or confusion with the proposed course and other established courses across the university? ____ Yes __X__ No If yes, complete Appendix A.
Part IV: Equivalence, Confusion, Overlap or Redundancy with Existing Courses
1. List any existing course(s) [including school/college, subject code and course number] with which there may be equivalency, confusion, overlap or redundancy: N/A
School/College Subject Code Course # e.g. Dentistry DENT D991
2a. Were the above programs consulted as part of the course proposal process? ____ Yes ____ No 2b. Has support from impacted program(s) been obtained? ____ Yes ____ No If yes, attach letter(s). 3a. Were concerns submitted during the 30-day posting period? ____ Yes ____ No 3b. If yes, how are concerns being addressed? Please attach letter(s) of support.
Part V: Signatures Submit form to: [email protected]
For Office of the Provost Use Only Posting Period: ________________
______________________________ ____________ General Education Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Sr. Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Date
______________________________ ____________ Honors Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Graduate School Date
______________________________ ____________ Writing Center Director Date
______________________________ ____________ Vice Provost Academic Affairs Date
Reviewed by APAC: ________________ Final Approval: ____ Yes ____ No Date: __________ Finance-Related Approvals:
______________________________ ____________ Assistant Vice President for Budget Date
______________________________ ____________ Bursar Date
Required Signature from Dean or Dean’s Designee: This proposal has gone through the necessary approval processes as outlined by the by-laws, governance structure, or practices of the school/college, and I approve the proposal on behalf of the school/college. ___________________________________________ _____________ Dean (or Dean’s designee) Signature Date ___________________________________________ Print Dean (or Dean’s designee) name