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UCRC: PROPOSED CURRICULUM CHANGE COLLEGE: NCE DEPARTMENT: Biomedical Engineering NEW COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: BME 385 Cell and Biomaterial Engineering Laboratory (1-3-3) (OTHER KIND OF CHANGE (Summarize): Indicate type of change involved: XX 1. Intra-departmental (Only one department of one college affected: this type of change requires approval of department and dean.) Department Chairperson Date Dean Date _____ 2. Intra-college, inter-departmental (More than one department affected, but within one college: this type of change requires approval of both/all departments affected and dean.) Department Chairperson Date Department Chairperson Date Department Chairperson Date Department Chairperson Date Department Chairperson Date Dean Date _____ 3. Inter-college (More than one department from more than one college affected: this type of change requires approval of all departments and deans affected.) Department Chairperson Date Dean Date Department Chairperson Date Department Chairperson Date Department Chairperson Date Department Chairperson Date Dean Date 4. General University Requirements (Changes affecting GUR must be approved by a majority vote of the Institute faculty.) NOTE: If a proposed change does not win the approval of the parties affected, the procedure for implementing such a change is described in the document passed at the Faculty Meeting on April 24, 1985. (Contact UCRC chairperson for a copy of that document.) PROPOSED CURRICULUM CHANGE 1. Brief description of change proposed: New course addition to Biomaterials track; new elective for Biomechanics and Bioinstrumentation tracks. 2. Brief explanation of reasons for change: This is a laboratory course in cell and biomaterial engineering for students in Biomedical Engineering who have chosen the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering track within the B.S. Program. This laboratory course is designed to provide students with valuable hands-on experience in the field of cell and biomaterial engineering. The course was designed to fulfill the ABET requirements for the inclusion of three laboratory courses, one per each track, into the undergraduate curriculum. It is a natural extension for the BME department at NJIT to offer an undergraduate course in experimental procedures in Biomaterials in order to maintain a standard on par with other universities offering undergraduate degrees in BME. 3. Have all necessary approvals been attained? Yes/No (If not, explain which affected party has not approved the change.) 4. If the change involves the addition of one or more new courses, please complete and attach "UCRC - New Course Proposal Outline Form." 5. If the change involves altering the department's curriculum paradigm as currently outlined in the NJIT catalog, please attach existing and proposed paradigms. (add any additional information you would like brought to the attention of UCRC here.) UCRC Action: The committee has voted to: ______ 1. Endorse the proposed change as properly falling within the category checked and including the appropriate sign-offs. ______ 2. Remand the proposed change back to the originating department for revision or reconsideration. (See attached note for reasons.) ____________________________ Chairperson, UCRC __________________________ Date UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM REVIEW COMMITTEE New Course Proposal Form 1. Catalog Description A. Course number, title, credits: BME 385, Cell and Biomaterial Engineering Laboratory (1-3-3) B. Prerequisites: BME303 – Biological and Chemical Foundations of Biomedical Engineering BME420 – Biomaterials and Biocompatibility C. Narrative Description: This laboratory course is designed to provide students with valuable hands-on experience in the field of cell and biomaterial engineering. Experiments include biopolymer fabrication and characterization, mechanical testing of biomaterials, colorimetric protein assay, cell-based assay, the basics of cell culture techniques, the basics of light and electron microscopy, and image capture and analysis. A lecture on the principles of a given technique will be followed by laboratory activity. 2. Purpose of Course: A. Why is this course needed? This is a laboratory course in cell and biomaterial engineering for students in Biomedical Engineering who have chosen the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering track within the B.S. Program. This laboratory course is designed to provide students with valuable hands-on experience in the field of cell and biomaterial engineering. The course was designed to fulfill the ABET requirements for the inclusion of three laboratory courses, one per each track, into the undergraduate curriculum. It is a natural extension for the BME department at NJIT to offer an undergraduate course in experimental procedures in Biomaterials in order to maintain a standard on par with other universities offering undergraduate degrees in BME. B. For Whom is it intended? What other students might elect it? It is intended for juniors and seniors in Biomedical Engineering following the Tissue Engineering Track. The course is also an upper track elective option for BME students in the Bioinstrumentation and Biomechanics track who have fulfilled the prerequisites. C. Reason for prerequisite (or lack thereof): Students must have a background in the area of cell biology and biomaterials to take this course. D. Is the content duplicated in other courses? Explain. No. 3. Course Detail Course outline with approximate class-by-class schedule Class Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Subject Colorimetric Protein Assay by Spectrophotometer Biomaterial Fabrication and Characterization I Biomaterial Fabrication and Characterization II Lab Presentations Mechanical Testing of Biomaterials I: Tension Mechanical Testing of Biomaterials II: Compression DNA Quantitation Assay by Microplate Fluorometer Scanning Electron Microscopy Optical Microscopy and Quantitative Image Analysis Lab Presentations Basic Techniques in Mammalian Cell Culture I Basic Techniques in Mammalian Cell Culture II Basic Techniques in Mammalian Cell Culture III Lab Presentations Grading: Lab Assignments and Reports: 75% Lab Presentations: 15% Participation: 10% E. Probable textbook and references Laboratory handouts will be provided. The following references may be helpful: 1. “Culture of Animal Cells: A Manual of Basic Technique” by R. Ian Freshney, 5th Edition. [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated], Sep., 2005, ISBN: 978-0-471-45329-1 2. “Essential Cell Biology” by Alberts, Bray et. al., 2nd edition [Garland Science], Sep., 2003, ISBN Number 081533480X 3. “An Introduction to Tissue-Biomaterial Interactions”, Kay C. Dee, David A. Puleo, Rena Bizios, [Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated], Sep., 2002, ISBN: 978-0-471-25394-5 F. Number of hours of lecture, recitation, and laboratory 1 hour of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory 4. Course Mechanics A. Who can and will teach the course? Faculty from the Biomedical Engineering Department. B. How often will the course be offered? Spring Semester C. What costs are associated with introducing the course? None D. What space is required? The laboratory space in FENS 625 E. What new equipment is needed None F. What staff time is required? Normal G. Estimated enrollment: 20 per semester H. For whom is the course designed? Biomedical Engineering students COURSE ADDITION/CHANGE FORM This information will be used to update the on-line University Catalog upon the review and approval of the Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee or the Graduate Council. College: ________________ Course Change Crs. Subject: _________ Department: ______________________________________ Crs. Number: _________ Crs. Title: _______________________________________________________________ Description of Change: Semester change will take effect: _____________________________________ New Course Crs. Subject: BME_________ Crs. Number: 385_________ Crs. Title: Cell & Biomaterial Eng Lab ______ (31 character limit for SIS) Crs. Title: Cell and Biomaterial Engineering Laboratory _______________________________ (50 character limit for catalog) Description of course to be used in catalog (500 character limit): This laboratory course is designed to provide students with valuable hands-on experience in the field of cell and biomaterial engineering. Experiments include biomaterial fabrication and characterization, mechanical testing of biomaterials, colorimetric protein assay, cell-based assay, the basics of cell culture techniques, the basics of light and electron microscopy, and image capture and analysis. A lecture on the principles of a given technique will be followed by laboratory activity. Lecture/Recitation Hrs.: 1_____ Lab/Studio Hrs.: 3_____ Total Contact Hrs.: 3_______ Semester new course will take effect: Spring 2009__________ Required Course Approvals: Department Chairperson: _________________________________ UCRC/Graduate Council Chair: ____________________________ Date Catalog Updated: ______________________ Date: _______________ Date: _______________