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<strong>Introduction</strong> <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Forensic</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong> Concentration into the <strong>Drexel</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>Forensic</strong> Science Curriculum<br />
RATIONALE:<br />
<strong>Forensic</strong> medicine and pathology have traditionally been regarded as falling under<br />
the auspices <strong>of</strong> the medical examiner and/or coroner, with medico-legal investigation <strong>of</strong><br />
unexpected, unexplained, mysterious and/or violent deaths being its principal application.<br />
The field <strong>of</strong> forensic medicine embraces not only traumatic and/or drug-related<br />
pathology, however, but also addresses issues <strong>of</strong> child and elder abuse, sudden and<br />
unexpected deaths <strong>of</strong> a broad constellation, public health and many issues within the<br />
overarching fields <strong>of</strong> the law, medicine and the judiciary. Applications <strong>of</strong> forensic<br />
medicine impact most fields <strong>of</strong> clinical medicine to an at least limited degree, with<br />
assessment <strong>of</strong> patient mortality and proper completion <strong>of</strong> the death certificate merely one<br />
<strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> examples which illustrate this relationship. It is therefore desirable to<br />
create forensic medicine coursework that would provide those students with aspirations<br />
for a career in medicine a foundation in forensic science that effectively integrates with<br />
relevant areas <strong>of</strong> clinical medicine. In so doing, these students would gain a rich<br />
appreciation for the medico-legal intricacies <strong>of</strong> clinical medicine practice as well as a<br />
deep understanding <strong>of</strong> ways in which their training in forensic science can be aptly<br />
applied to future careers in healthcare.
The pharmaceutical industry is one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
important drivers in the healthcare economy and<br />
has the highest rate <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>it compared with any<br />
other industry, and they have enjoyed this<br />
distinction for the past 15 years.¹ A recent<br />
industry report indicates that prescription drug<br />
spending increased by 8.6% in 2006 in the United<br />
States, after the Medicare Part D program went<br />
into effect.² This financial success is a result <strong>of</strong>,<br />
in great part, industry effectively combining<br />
science and the business <strong>of</strong> commercializing a<br />
product. Marketing in this industry poses several<br />
unique challenges, such as: sales relating to<br />
multiple global markets for pharmaceutical<br />
products ($500 billion), product branding, pricing,<br />
generic drug prescriptions (which roughly account<br />
for 56% <strong>of</strong> prescription sales in North America),<br />
product distribution, patent-life expiration,<br />
federal regulary oversight, controversies<br />
associated with direct-to-consumer advertising<br />
($2.7 billion annual cost, 2006) , aggressive<br />
product competition, along with a lower than<br />
expected rate <strong>of</strong> new drug approval in 2007. The<br />
pharmaceutical industry today spends almost as<br />
much money on advertising ($32 billion) as it does
on R&D ($38 billion). Unfortunately, the yield <strong>of</strong><br />
new products from R&D is below expectations, thus<br />
the pressure to penetrate the marketplace and<br />
capitalize on advertising is extraordinarily intense.<br />
Concepts <strong>of</strong> Pharmaceutical Marketing (CRXXX), as<br />
well as Health Policy and Economics (CR625) and<br />
Current Federal Regulatory Issues in <strong>Clinical</strong><br />
Research (CR535), both <strong>of</strong> which are currently<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered in the CROM curriculum, will now form a<br />
cluster <strong>of</strong> courses that will allow the student to<br />
examine several facets <strong>of</strong> prescription drug<br />
promotion strategies and practices though the<br />
critical analysis <strong>of</strong> specific case studies, the<br />
economic impact that drug pricing has on<br />
healthcare costs, as well as issues obfuscating the<br />
governing <strong>of</strong> best social/economic policies in<br />
healthcare.<br />
¹ According to recent FDA statistics, there are about 10,000 prescription<br />
medications available to the healthcare pr<strong>of</strong>ession in the United States, and<br />
that number continues to grow. In addition, there are more than 100,000<br />
over-the-counter products currently marketed in the United States,<br />
encompassing about 800 active ingredients and addressing more than 80<br />
therapeutic categories.
²Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers Association: Statement on the<br />
Medicare Prescription Drug Program, Washington, D.C. (July 2007).
The pharmaceutical industry is one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
important drivers in the healthcare economy and<br />
has the highest rate <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>it compared with any<br />
other industry, and they have enjoyed this<br />
distinction for the past 15 years.¹ A recent<br />
industry report indicates that prescription drug<br />
spending increased by 8.6% in 2006 in the United<br />
States, after the Medicare Part D program went<br />
into effect.² This financial success is a result <strong>of</strong>,<br />
in great part, industry effectively combining<br />
science and the business <strong>of</strong> commercializing a<br />
product. Marketing in this industry poses several<br />
unique challenges, such as: sales relating to<br />
multiple global markets for pharmaceutical<br />
products ($500 billion), product branding, pricing,<br />
generic drug prescriptions (which roughly account<br />
for 56% <strong>of</strong> prescription sales in North America),<br />
product distribution, patent-life expiration,<br />
federal regulary oversight, controversies<br />
associated with direct-to-consumer advertising<br />
($2.7 billion annual cost, 2006) , aggressive<br />
product competition, along with a lower than<br />
expected rate <strong>of</strong> new drug approval in 2007. The<br />
pharmaceutical industry today spends almost as<br />
much money on advertising ($32 billion) as it does
on R&D ($38 billion). Unfortunately, the yield <strong>of</strong><br />
new products from R&D is below expectations, thus<br />
the pressure to penetrate the marketplace and<br />
capitalize on advertising is extraordinarily intense.<br />
Concepts <strong>of</strong> Pharmaceutical Marketing (CRXXX), as<br />
well as Health Policy and Economics (CR625) and<br />
Current Federal Regulatory Issues in <strong>Clinical</strong><br />
Research (CR535), both <strong>of</strong> which are currently<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered in the CROM curriculum, will now form a<br />
cluster <strong>of</strong> courses that will allow the student to<br />
examine several facets <strong>of</strong> prescription drug<br />
promotion strategies and practices though the<br />
critical analysis <strong>of</strong> specific case studies, the<br />
economic impact that drug pricing has on<br />
healthcare costs, as well as issues obfuscating the<br />
governing <strong>of</strong> best social/economic policies in<br />
healthcare.<br />
¹ According to recent FDA statistics, there are about 10,000 prescription<br />
medications available to the healthcare pr<strong>of</strong>ession in the United States, and<br />
that number continues to grow. In addition, there are more than 100,000<br />
over-the-counter products currently marketed in the United States,<br />
encompassing about 800 active ingredients and addressing more than 80<br />
therapeutic categories.
²Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers Association: Statement on the<br />
Medicare Prescription Drug Program, Washington, D.C. (July 2007).
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earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
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Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
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20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
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25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
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PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ _Gerald Soslau,PhD________ ___________<br />
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Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Barry Waterhouse,PhD______ ___________<br />
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Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Richard V Homan,MD_______ ____________<br />
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<strong>Drexel</strong> <strong>University</strong> College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong><br />
<strong>Introduction</strong> to <strong>Forensic</strong> Engineering<br />
Steven C. Batterman, Ph.D. and Scott D. Batterman, Ph.D.<br />
COURSE SYLLABUS<br />
Week 1 – Course Overview<br />
Intent <strong>of</strong> course, Review history <strong>of</strong> US Litigation, Basic legal concepts<br />
& principles<br />
PART I – BASIC SCIENCE<br />
Week 2 – Review <strong>of</strong> basic physics used in forensic science<br />
Concepts <strong>of</strong> vectors, Forces, Velocity , Acceleration, Newton’s Laws <strong>of</strong><br />
Motion, Basic Kinematics, Principle <strong>of</strong> Linear Impulse-Momentum,<br />
Work – Energy Principle, Conservation <strong>of</strong> Linear Momentum<br />
Weeks 3, 4 and 5 – Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction<br />
Data Collection and Evidence Gathering (Photography, Scene Data,<br />
Vehicle Data)<br />
Calculations <strong>of</strong> Speeds and Changes in Velocity (delta-v analysis)<br />
Occupant Kinematics<br />
Biomechanics <strong>of</strong> injury<br />
Reconstruction <strong>of</strong> Low Speed Motor Vehicle Accidents<br />
Analysis <strong>of</strong> Vehicle – Pedestrian / Bicycle Accidents<br />
Week 6 - FIRST ONE (1.0) HOUR QUIZ<br />
PART II – INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTS LIABILITY,<br />
DEFECTIVE DESIGN, DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING<br />
Weeks 7, 8 – Engineering Design Philosophies<br />
Hazard Identification Analyses, Fault Tree Analyses, (FTA), Failure<br />
Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), Product Safety Audit (PSA),<br />
Failure to Warn<br />
Week 9 - Reconstruction Aircraft Accidents / Mass Disasters<br />
PAN AM 103, TWA 800, Space Shuttle Challenger / Space Shuttle<br />
Columbia<br />
Week 10 - Reconstruction <strong>of</strong> Structural Failures / Mass Disasters<br />
Oklahoma City Bombing (Murrah Federal Building), 9/11 Attack on<br />
the World Trade Center and Resulting Tower Collapses<br />
Analysis <strong>of</strong> Nuclear Power Plant Failures (Chernobyl, Three Mile<br />
Island
<strong>Drexel</strong> <strong>University</strong> Course Change SHORT Form<br />
Use this form to change prerequisites and/or co-requisites and/or grading method and/or restrictions.<br />
For all other changes or combination <strong>of</strong> changes use the New Course Form/Course Change<br />
Long Form<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Course Information<br />
1. Subject Code and Number ______________________________________________________<br />
2. Course Title __________________________________________________________________<br />
3. Offering Academic Unit ________________________________________________________<br />
Proposed Changes<br />
1. Prerequisites<br />
a. Current Prerequisites________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Prerequisites ________________________________________________________<br />
2. Co-Requisites<br />
a. Current Co-requisites ________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Co-requisites_______________________________________________________<br />
3. Grading Method<br />
a. Present Grading Credit/No Credit Option Letter Grade In Progress<br />
b. Proposed Grading Credit/No Credit Option Letter Grade In Progress<br />
4. Restrictions (i.e., college, major, level)<br />
a. Present Restrictions _________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Restrictions ________________________________________________________<br />
Submit electronic copies <strong>of</strong> proposal forms to senate@drexel.edu. Submit 10 hard copies <strong>of</strong> graduate proposals and 15 copies<br />
<strong>of</strong> undergraduate proposals to the Senate Office. Be sure all copies have the appropriate signatures.
<strong>Drexel</strong> <strong>University</strong> Course Change SHORT Form<br />
Use this form to change prerequisites and/or co-requisites and/or grading method and/or restrictions.<br />
For all other changes or combination <strong>of</strong> changes use the New Course Form/Course Change<br />
Long Form<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Course Information<br />
1. Subject Code and Number ______________________________________________________<br />
2. Course Title __________________________________________________________________<br />
3. Offering Academic Unit ________________________________________________________<br />
Proposed Changes<br />
1. Prerequisites<br />
a. Current Prerequisites________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Prerequisites ________________________________________________________<br />
2. Co-Requisites<br />
a. Current Co-requisites ________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Co-requisites_______________________________________________________<br />
3. Grading Method<br />
a. Present Grading Credit/No Credit Option Letter Grade In Progress<br />
b. Proposed Grading Credit/No Credit Option Letter Grade In Progress<br />
4. Restrictions (i.e., college, major, level)<br />
a. Present Restrictions _________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Restrictions ________________________________________________________<br />
Submit electronic copies <strong>of</strong> proposal forms to senate@drexel.edu. Submit 10 hard copies <strong>of</strong> graduate proposals and 15 copies<br />
<strong>of</strong> undergraduate proposals to the Senate Office. Be sure all copies have the appropriate signatures.
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ __Gerald Soslau,PhD________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ __Barry Waterhouse,Phd______ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Richard V. Homan,MD______ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
< http:www.drexel.edu/provost ><br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ _Gerald Soslau,PhD________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Barry Waterhouse,PhD______ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Richard V. Homan,MD______ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ _Gerald Soslau,PhD________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Barry Waterhouse,PhD______ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Richard V Homan,MD_______ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
<strong>Drexel</strong> <strong>University</strong> College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong><br />
<strong>Introduction</strong> to <strong>Forensic</strong> Engineering<br />
Steven C. Batterman, Ph.D. and Scott D. Batterman, Ph.D.<br />
COURSE SYLLABUS<br />
Week 1 – Course Overview<br />
Intent <strong>of</strong> course, Review history <strong>of</strong> US Litigation, Basic legal concepts<br />
& principles<br />
PART I – BASIC SCIENCE<br />
Week 2 – Review <strong>of</strong> basic physics used in forensic science<br />
Concepts <strong>of</strong> vectors, Forces, Velocity , Acceleration, Newton’s Laws <strong>of</strong><br />
Motion, Basic Kinematics, Principle <strong>of</strong> Linear Impulse-Momentum,<br />
Work – Energy Principle, Conservation <strong>of</strong> Linear Momentum<br />
Weeks 3, 4 and 5 – Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction<br />
Data Collection and Evidence Gathering (Photography, Scene Data,<br />
Vehicle Data)<br />
Calculations <strong>of</strong> Speeds and Changes in Velocity (delta-v analysis)<br />
Occupant Kinematics<br />
Biomechanics <strong>of</strong> injury<br />
Reconstruction <strong>of</strong> Low Speed Motor Vehicle Accidents<br />
Analysis <strong>of</strong> Vehicle – Pedestrian / Bicycle Accidents<br />
Week 6 - FIRST ONE (1.0) HOUR QUIZ<br />
PART II – INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTS LIABILITY,<br />
DEFECTIVE DESIGN, DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING<br />
Weeks 7, 8 – Engineering Design Philosophies<br />
Hazard Identification Analyses, Fault Tree Analyses, (FTA), Failure<br />
Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), Product Safety Audit (PSA),<br />
Failure to Warn<br />
Week 9 - Reconstruction Aircraft Accidents / Mass Disasters<br />
PAN AM 103, TWA 800, Space Shuttle Challenger / Space Shuttle<br />
Columbia<br />
Week 10 - Reconstruction <strong>of</strong> Structural Failures / Mass Disasters<br />
Oklahoma City Bombing (Murrah Federal Building), 9/11 Attack on<br />
the World Trade Center and Resulting Tower Collapses<br />
Analysis <strong>of</strong> Nuclear Power Plant Failures (Chernobyl, Three Mile<br />
Island
<strong>Drexel</strong> <strong>University</strong> Course Change SHORT Form<br />
Use this form to change prerequisites and/or co-requisites and/or grading method and/or restrictions.<br />
For all other changes or combination <strong>of</strong> changes use the New Course Form/Course Change<br />
Long Form<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Course Information<br />
1. Subject Code and Number ______________________________________________________<br />
2. Course Title __________________________________________________________________<br />
3. Offering Academic Unit ________________________________________________________<br />
Proposed Changes<br />
1. Prerequisites<br />
a. Current Prerequisites________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Prerequisites ________________________________________________________<br />
2. Co-Requisites<br />
a. Current Co-requisites ________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Co-requisites_______________________________________________________<br />
3. Grading Method<br />
a. Present Grading Credit/No Credit Option Letter Grade In Progress<br />
b. Proposed Grading Credit/No Credit Option Letter Grade In Progress<br />
4. Restrictions (i.e., college, major, level)<br />
a. Present Restrictions _________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Restrictions ________________________________________________________<br />
Submit electronic copies <strong>of</strong> proposal forms to senate@drexel.edu. Submit 10 hard copies <strong>of</strong> graduate proposals and 15 copies<br />
<strong>of</strong> undergraduate proposals to the Senate Office. Be sure all copies have the appropriate signatures.
<strong>Drexel</strong> <strong>University</strong> Course Change SHORT Form<br />
Use this form to change prerequisites and/or co-requisites and/or grading method and/or restrictions.<br />
For all other changes or combination <strong>of</strong> changes use the New Course Form/Course Change<br />
Long Form<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Course Information<br />
1. Subject Code and Number ______________________________________________________<br />
2. Course Title __________________________________________________________________<br />
3. Offering Academic Unit ________________________________________________________<br />
Proposed Changes<br />
1. Prerequisites<br />
a. Current Prerequisites________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Prerequisites ________________________________________________________<br />
2. Co-Requisites<br />
a. Current Co-requisites ________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Co-requisites_______________________________________________________<br />
3. Grading Method<br />
a. Present Grading Credit/No Credit Option Letter Grade In Progress<br />
b. Proposed Grading Credit/No Credit Option Letter Grade In Progress<br />
4. Restrictions (i.e., college, major, level)<br />
a. Present Restrictions _________________________________________________________<br />
b. Proposed Restrictions ________________________________________________________<br />
Submit electronic copies <strong>of</strong> proposal forms to senate@drexel.edu. Submit 10 hard copies <strong>of</strong> graduate proposals and 15 copies<br />
<strong>of</strong> undergraduate proposals to the Senate Office. Be sure all copies have the appropriate signatures.
The pharmaceutical industry demand for increasingly more<br />
effective and efficient use <strong>of</strong> technology continues to gain<br />
strength, as reflected within industry analysis reports. Industry<br />
is sensitive the need for R&D speed to deliver an increasingly<br />
complex product portfolio in order to satisfy global health care<br />
demand. One trend that is having a significant impact on speed is<br />
the transformation <strong>of</strong> the IT landscape <strong>of</strong> drug development<br />
from a somewhat disconnected, application-by-application efforts<br />
to an integrated systems approach. In the clinical trials process,<br />
for instance, clinical supply units are learning how to use valuable<br />
information derived from early research and development and<br />
testing to improve product quality and to ensure health care<br />
consumer safety. Discovering ways to leverage this information<br />
can prove crucial to winning the first-to-market race, and<br />
ultimately, capturing valuable market share. In recent years, the<br />
pharmaceutical industry has realized the benefits <strong>of</strong> applying<br />
automated technology to optimize various processes within the<br />
research and drug development process. This course will provide<br />
the foundation for subsequent courses dealing with computer<br />
applications in clinical drug development and data management.
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ _Gerald Soslau,PhD_____ __________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Barry Waterhouse,PhD____ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ __Richard V. Homan,MD___ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ _Gerald Soslau,PhD________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Barry Waterhouse,PhD______ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Richard V. Homan,MD_____ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ __Gerald Soslau,PhD________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Barry Waterhouse,PhD_______ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Richard V. Homan,MD_______ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ _Gerald Soslau,PhD________ __________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Barry Waterhouse,PhD______ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Richard V. Homan,MD______ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ __________________________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ __________________________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
Every year scores <strong>of</strong> new pharmaceuticals arrive on the market<br />
(in 2006, the last year <strong>of</strong> accurate recording, there were 208<br />
new drugs). Driving this bounty <strong>of</strong> innovative medicines is an<br />
elaborate regulatory scheme, strictly enforced by FDA. This<br />
intertwining collaboration <strong>of</strong> science and law is unique. The<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> Applications <strong>of</strong> Pharmacotherapy in New Drug<br />
Research and Development is to study the basic science <strong>of</strong> new<br />
drugs embedded in the IND and NDA process. The IND and NDA<br />
process is the subject <strong>of</strong> two <strong>of</strong> our existing courses - Innovative<br />
Product Development (CR609) and <strong>Introduction</strong> to <strong>Clinical</strong> Trials<br />
(CR515). Applications <strong>of</strong> Pharmacotherapy in New Drug Research<br />
and Development will also be strongly associated with The<br />
Principles and Practice <strong>of</strong> Pharmacovigilance (CR570).<br />
1
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ __________________________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ _Gerald Soslau,PhD_________ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Barry Waterhouse,PhD_______ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Richard V. Homan,MD____ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
Lecture and Laboratory<br />
Time: Tuesdays, 5:30-8:50 pm<br />
Place: 4217 (lecture) and 4406 (lab)<br />
MFSP-532<br />
<strong>Forensic</strong> DNA Analysis<br />
Winter 2008<br />
Instructor: Dr. Monika Jost<br />
Office: 12317 New College Building<br />
Office Hours: by appointment<br />
Tel.: (215) 762-8881<br />
Email: monika.jost@drexelmed.edu<br />
MFSP-532, <strong>Forensic</strong> DNA Analysis, Winter 2008<br />
Course Description<br />
This course combines lectures with hands-on laboratory training for handling and analyzing<br />
DNA for forensic studies. Lectures will introduce into basic features <strong>of</strong> DNA pertinent for its<br />
isolation and analysis, and discuss in detail the most important forensic methods for isolation and<br />
analysis <strong>of</strong> genomic, mitochondrial and Y-chromosomal DNA (RFLP, PCR-based methods,<br />
SNPs). Further topics covered are statistics in forensic DNA analysis and forensic databases and<br />
pattern comparison. A guest lecturer will discuss the legal aspects <strong>of</strong> DNA evidence.<br />
Laboratory experiments will run in parallel throughout the course. Students will be trained in<br />
basic laboratory techniques, extract DNA from a variety <strong>of</strong> sources and analyze the isolated<br />
DNA using RFLP and PCR techniques.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
The overall goal <strong>of</strong> this course is to provide the background necessary to understand and evaluate<br />
DNA evidence as well as hands-on laboratory skills required to handle and analyze forensic<br />
DNA evidence. This is achieved by lectures covering all major aspects <strong>of</strong> DNA and laboratory<br />
experiments designed to give students ample opportunity to work with different substrates<br />
carrying DNA and to practice a variety <strong>of</strong> quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.<br />
Grading<br />
Students’ progress will be assessed by two written exams during the first and second half <strong>of</strong> the<br />
course and by lab reports covering the experimental sections, due after completion <strong>of</strong> each set <strong>of</strong><br />
experiments. The first report will deal with DNA extraction and quantitative analysis and will<br />
provide the necessary data to complete the second set <strong>of</strong> experiments. The second lab report will<br />
cover analysis <strong>of</strong> DNA samples by RFLP and PCR and is due at the end <strong>of</strong> the semester. The<br />
written exams will each contribute 15%, the laboratory reports 30% each; the remaining 10%<br />
will be based on class participation and attendance.<br />
The exams will consist <strong>of</strong> multiple choice, True/False, fill-in-the-blank and short answer-type<br />
questions.<br />
Lab reports need to be written in standard format for scientific publication with an abstract,<br />
introduction, materials and methods, results, conclusions, discussions and a bibliography.<br />
Although experiments will be performed in groups, each student is expected to write his/her<br />
individual report.
• Written Exam 1 15%<br />
• Written Exam 2 15%<br />
• Laboratory Report 1 30%<br />
• Laboratory Report 2 30%<br />
• Attendance and class participation 10%<br />
Final Grades: A = 100-90%<br />
B = 80-89%<br />
C = 70-79%<br />
D = 60-69%<br />
F = 59% and below<br />
MFSP-532, <strong>Forensic</strong> DNA Analysis, Winter 2008<br />
Course Policies<br />
The course runs from January 7th, 2008 until March 21st, 2008. Attendance is required.<br />
Absences will only be excused with written documentation for approved cases, such as medical<br />
emergencies, interviews or conferences. Academic integrity is implicit. Cheating, plagiarism or<br />
other academic misconduct will be handled per the Official <strong>University</strong> Policy (see <strong>Drexel</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Official Student Handbook, 2003/2004, p33-48). For closing <strong>of</strong> campus due to snow<br />
please visit http://webcampus.drexelmed.edu/schoolclosing or call 215-895-MELT.<br />
Students with disabilities requesting accommodations and services at <strong>Drexel</strong> <strong>University</strong> need to<br />
present a current accommodation verification letter (“AVL”) to faculty before accommodations<br />
can be made. AVL’s are issued by the Office <strong>of</strong> Disability Services (“ODS”). For additional<br />
information, contact the ODS at www.drexel.edu/edt/disability, 3201 Arch St., Ste. 210,<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19104, V 215.895.1401, or TTY 215.895.2299.<br />
Resources<br />
Main textbook:<br />
Butler, J. M. (2005). <strong>Forensic</strong> DNA typing : biology, technology, and genetics <strong>of</strong> STR markers.<br />
Amsterdam ; Boston, Elsevier Academic Press.<br />
Further resources:<br />
Kobilinsky, L. (2005). DNA. <strong>Forensic</strong> and Legal Applications. Hoboken, NJ, USA, Wiley &<br />
Sons.
Experiments<br />
Please note that the experiments are subject to change.<br />
MFSP-532, <strong>Forensic</strong> DNA Analysis, Winter 2008<br />
Experiment 1: DNA Extraction from different sources and<br />
quantification by different methods<br />
Aims:<br />
(1) Use different methods <strong>of</strong> DNA release from substratum and extract intact genomic and/or<br />
mtDNA from different sources using different methods and quantify by various methods<br />
(2) Compare sensitivity and range <strong>of</strong> several DNA quantification methods; determine and<br />
compare yield <strong>of</strong> DNA prepared<br />
Sources<br />
1. Human cell lines (one male, one female)<br />
2. Fresh human blood<br />
3. Blood stains<br />
4. Human and pet hair for genomic and mtDNA extraction<br />
5. Human buccal cells<br />
6. Saliva-stained material (cigarette butts, postage stamps, envelope sealing flaps)<br />
7. Pig bones<br />
Techniques<br />
• Large-scale extraction <strong>of</strong> high-molecular-weight DNA by spooling (sample 1)<br />
• Large-scale inorganic <strong>of</strong> DNA (Sample 2)<br />
• Small-scale extraction with Chelex 100 resin (Samples 3 to 7)<br />
• Alkaline extraction <strong>of</strong> mtDNA from human hair (Sample 4)<br />
• UV spectroscopy<br />
• Fluorometry<br />
• Quantitative agarose gel electrophoresis<br />
Experiment 2: PCR Analysis <strong>of</strong> genomic and mtDNA extracted from<br />
pig bones<br />
Aim: Analyze quality <strong>of</strong> genomic and mtDNA extracted from pig bones by PCR amplification <strong>of</strong><br />
genomic and mitochondrial sequences<br />
Sources<br />
• Pig genomic and mtDNA isolated in experiment 1<br />
• Control human genomic DNA, selected from DNAs isolated in exp. 1<br />
Techniques:<br />
• PCR analysis with porcine-specific probes (genomic and mtDNA-specific)<br />
• Analysis by agarose gel electrophoresis<br />
Experiment 3: Species Identification by Cytochrome b gene SNP<br />
analysis<br />
Aim: Identify species origin <strong>of</strong> different DNA species<br />
Sources<br />
• DNAs extracted in exp.1
MFSP-532, <strong>Forensic</strong> DNA Analysis, Winter 2008<br />
• Unknown DNAs, provided<br />
Techniques<br />
• PCR amplification <strong>of</strong> Cytb gene followed by restriction digest with selected enzymes and<br />
analysis by agarose gel electrophoresis<br />
Experiment 4: Sex determination by PCR amplification <strong>of</strong><br />
amelogenin locus<br />
Aim: Identify male and female DNAs from several unknown DNA samples<br />
Sources<br />
• Human genomic DNAs, provided<br />
• Human genomic DNAs isolated in experiment 1<br />
Techniques:<br />
• PCR analysis with amelogenin-specific primers<br />
• Analysis by agarose gel electrophoresis<br />
• Nested PCR with additional primers for samples which failed to amplify in the first round<br />
Experiment 5: STR Analysis <strong>of</strong> human DNAs<br />
Aim: Identify “suspect” DNA among several sample DNAs<br />
Source:<br />
• DNAs isolated in experiment 1<br />
• “Suspect” DNA, provided<br />
Technique:<br />
• PCR analysis with set <strong>of</strong> human STR-specific primers<br />
Experiment 6: RFLP Analysis with multi-locus probe<br />
Aim: Compare different DNA species by RFLP analysis<br />
Source:<br />
• High-molecular weight DNAs isolated in experiment 1<br />
• Control DNAs, provided<br />
Technique:<br />
• Restriction digest and analysis by Southern Blot Hybridization with multi-locus probe<br />
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Course Schedule<br />
Please note that the course schedule is subject to change.<br />
MFSP-532, <strong>Forensic</strong> DNA Analysis, Winter 2008<br />
Session 1 (01/08/07)<br />
Lecture:<br />
• <strong>Introduction</strong><br />
• Chemical structure <strong>of</strong> DNA<br />
• Cellular DNA and chromatin<br />
Lab:<br />
• <strong>Introduction</strong> into laboratory safety (including biosafety and handling <strong>of</strong> biohazard material)<br />
and appropriate aseptic techniques in the DNA laboratory<br />
• Training in common laboratory techniques (pH measurement, preparing mixtures, and<br />
determining concentrations<br />
• Preparation <strong>of</strong> reagents and stock buffers<br />
• Large-scale DNA extraction from cultured cells, start (Experiment 1, Protocol 1)<br />
Session 2 (01/15/07)<br />
Lecture:<br />
• Presumptive tests for biological evidence<br />
• DNA isolation, Part 1<br />
Lab:<br />
• Large-scale DNA extraction, continuation (Exp.1, protocol 1)<br />
• Large-scale inorganic extraction from whole blood, start (Exp.1, protocol 1, cell lysis)<br />
• Chelex and alkaline extraction <strong>of</strong> DNA from hair, start (Exp.1, protocol 6)<br />
• DNA extraction from bone, start (maceration procedure, Exp. 1, Protocol 4)<br />
Session 3 (01/22/07)<br />
Lecture:<br />
• DNA extraction, Part 2<br />
• DNA quantitation and analysis<br />
Lab:<br />
• Chelex extraction <strong>of</strong> DNA from blood stains, saliva-stained material (cigarette butts,<br />
envelope and stamps) and buccal swabs (Exp.1, protocols 3 and 5)<br />
• Large-scale DNA extraction, completion (Exp.1, protocol 1)<br />
• Inorganic DNA extraction from blood, completion (Exp.1, protocol 2)<br />
• DNA extraction from bone, completion (Exp.1, protocol 4)<br />
• Chelex and alkaline extraction <strong>of</strong> DNA from hair, completion (Exp. 1, protocol 6).<br />
Session 4 (01/29/07)<br />
Lecture:<br />
• DNA Replication<br />
• Amplification <strong>of</strong> DNA by cell-based cloning<br />
• In vitro amplification <strong>of</strong> DNA by PCR
MFSP-532, <strong>Forensic</strong> DNA Analysis, Winter 2008<br />
• DNA recombination<br />
• Genes and extragenetic elements<br />
• DNA Transcription and translation<br />
Lab:<br />
• Quantification <strong>of</strong> large-scale DNA extracts from protocols 1 and 2 by UV spectroscopy<br />
(Exp.1, protocol 8).<br />
• Quantification <strong>of</strong> all DNA extracts by fluorometry (Exp. 1, protocol 9).<br />
Session 5 (02/05/07)<br />
Lecture:<br />
• Written exam 1<br />
• Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis<br />
Lab:<br />
• Quantification <strong>of</strong> large-scale DNA extracts from protocols 1 and 2 by UV spectroscopy.<br />
• Quantification <strong>of</strong> all DNA extracts by fluorometry.<br />
• Analysis <strong>of</strong> selected DNA preparations by agarose gel electrophoresis (protocol 7)<br />
Session 6 (02/12/07)<br />
Lecture:<br />
• <strong>Forensic</strong> PCR Part 1<br />
Lab:<br />
• First Lab Report due<br />
• PCR analysis <strong>of</strong> porcine genomic and mtDNA, reaction setup (Exp. 2,Protocol 10)<br />
• RFLP analysis <strong>of</strong> high-molecular weight DNA(Exp. 6, protocol 14), restriction digest and<br />
qualitative analysis <strong>of</strong> an aliquot by agarose gel electrophoresis<br />
Session 7 (02/19/07)<br />
Lecture:<br />
• <strong>Forensic</strong> PCR Part 2<br />
• SNP Polymorphisms<br />
Lab:<br />
• PCR analysis <strong>of</strong> porcine genomic and mtDNA, analysis by agarose gel electrophoresis<br />
(Exp. 2, protocol 10)<br />
• Species identification by Cytb SNP analysis, PCR reaction setup (Exp.3, protocol 11)<br />
• RFLP analysis <strong>of</strong> high-molecular weight DNA(Exp. 6, protocol 14), quantitative gels and<br />
southern transfer set-up<br />
Session 8 (02/26/07)<br />
Lecture:<br />
• <strong>Forensic</strong> Y-chromosome analysis<br />
• <strong>Forensic</strong> mtDNA analysis<br />
Lab:<br />
• RFLP analysis <strong>of</strong> high-molecular weight DNA(Exp. 6, protocol 14), filter hybridization<br />
• Species identification by Cytb SNP analysis, restriction digests (Exp.3, protocol 11)
MFSP-532, <strong>Forensic</strong> DNA Analysis, Winter 2008<br />
• Species determination by amelogenin gene analysis, PCR reaction setup (exp. 4, protocol<br />
11)<br />
Session 9 (03/04/07)<br />
Lecture:<br />
• Written Exam 2<br />
• Statistics in forensic DNA analysis<br />
• Population genetics<br />
• <strong>Forensic</strong> databases and pattern comparison<br />
Lab:<br />
• RFLP analysis <strong>of</strong> high-molecular weight DNA(Exp. 6, protocol 14), blot development<br />
• Species identification by Cytb SNP analysis, analysis by electrophoresis (Exp.3, protocol<br />
11)<br />
• PCR-STR analysis <strong>of</strong> human DNA samples (Exp.5, protocol 13), PCR reaction setup<br />
Session 10 (03/11/07)<br />
Lecture:<br />
• Legal Aspects <strong>of</strong> forensic DNA evidence (Guest speaker)<br />
Lab:<br />
• PCR-STR analysis <strong>of</strong> human DNA samples (Exp.5, protocol 13), analysis by gel<br />
electrophoresis
Lecture<br />
Time: Thursdays, 5:30-8:20 pm<br />
Place: 4217<br />
MFSP-533, Special Topics in Cell Biology, Winter 2008<br />
MFSP-533<br />
Special Topics in Cell Biology<br />
Winter 2008<br />
Instructor: Dr. Monika Jost<br />
Office: 12317 New College Building<br />
Office Hours: by appointment<br />
Tel.: (215) 762-8881<br />
Email: monika.jost@drexelmed.edu<br />
Course Description<br />
This course will discuss detailed aspects <strong>of</strong> cell biology and current topics <strong>of</strong> research in this<br />
field. Students will read, present and discuss journal articles covering relevant research in this<br />
area. It is expected that students have a basic background in cell biology, and biochemistry and a<br />
basic vocabulary <strong>of</strong> the terminology used in these fields. Students will also write a 4-8pg. paper<br />
reviewing a topic chosen during the course.<br />
Course Objectives<br />
The goals <strong>of</strong> this course are (1) to provide an understanding <strong>of</strong> how cells work and (2) to learn<br />
how to communicate complex scientific processes by reading, analyzing and critically discussing<br />
data from peer-reviewed articles.<br />
This is achieved by selecting an area <strong>of</strong> cell biology, such as cell death, and discussing it in depth<br />
to see how it ties into many different cellular processes and to get a broad understanding <strong>of</strong> many<br />
cellular phenomena at the same time. By presenting publications and discussing them within the<br />
class, students are expected to learn how to critically analyze experimental data, how to<br />
formulate hypotheses from the data, and how to design additional approaches to test hypotheses.<br />
Grading<br />
Students’ grades are based on oral presentations, the review paper due at the end <strong>of</strong> term and<br />
participation in the discussions. The two presentations will contribute 25% each, the review<br />
paper 30%; and class participation the remaining 20% <strong>of</strong> the grade.<br />
• Oral presentation 1 25%<br />
• Oral presentation 2 25%<br />
• Discussion <strong>of</strong> Presentations 20%<br />
• Review Paper 30%<br />
Final Grades: A = 100-90%<br />
B = 80-89%<br />
C = 70-79%<br />
D = 60-69%<br />
F = 59% and below
MFSP-533, Special Topics in Cell Biology, Winter 2008<br />
Assessment<br />
Oral presentation should be presented via Powerpoint and must not exceed 30 min. Assessment<br />
is based on how well the following points are covered:<br />
• brief background relevant for the study<br />
• hypothesis <strong>of</strong> the study<br />
• questions asked by the study<br />
• methodology used to answer those questions<br />
• results and conclusions made by the study<br />
• controversial or ambiguous data<br />
• limitations <strong>of</strong> the study<br />
• significance <strong>of</strong> the study in a broader context<br />
The review paper should be 4-8 pages long and must include proper citation and a bibliography.<br />
The paper is due by 5pm March 21, 2008.<br />
Before each week <strong>of</strong> the selected papers, all students are expected to read the papers. After the<br />
paper has been presented, the other students are expected to participate in the discussion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
findings.<br />
Course Policies<br />
The course runs from January 7th, 2008 until March 21st, 2008. Attendance is required.<br />
Absences will only be excused with written documentation for approved cases, such as medical<br />
emergencies, interviews or conferences. Academic integrity is implicit. Cheating, plagiarism or<br />
other academic misconduct will be handled per the Official <strong>University</strong> Policy (see <strong>Drexel</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Official Student Handbook, 2003/2004, p33-48). For closing <strong>of</strong> campus due to snow<br />
please visit http://webcampus.drexelmed.edu/schoolclosing or call 215-895-MELT.<br />
Students with disabilities requesting accommodations and services at <strong>Drexel</strong> <strong>University</strong> need to<br />
present a current accommodation verification letter (“AVL”) to faculty before accommodations<br />
can be made. AVL’s are issued by the Office <strong>of</strong> Disability Services (“ODS”). For additional<br />
information, contact the ODS at www.drexel.edu/edt/disability, 3201 Arch St., Ste. 210,<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19104, V 215.895.1401, or TTY 215.895.2299.<br />
Resources<br />
Journal articles can be found in various databases, such as PubMed. This database is the most<br />
current and broadest resource for listing and searching primary publications in science and<br />
medicine and also links to the individual publisher sites for many journals, as well to<br />
bioinformatics resources like genome sequences, protein structure and other genetic data. It is<br />
accessible through <strong>Drexel</strong>’s Health Library or directly at<br />
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed. The library also provides<br />
electronic access to many journals directly as well as to relevant textbooks, e.g. Molecular<br />
Biology <strong>of</strong> the Cell, by Alberts et al. (4 th Ed.) and a very similar textbook, Molecular Cell<br />
Biology by Lodish et al. (4 th Ed.).
SYLLABUS: INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC PEDIATRICS<br />
WEEK 1: Overview <strong>of</strong> General Pediatrics/Ethics in Pediatric Care<br />
A. History <strong>of</strong> Infant and Child Health<br />
B. Special Risk Populations<br />
C. Patterns <strong>of</strong> Health Care<br />
D. Planning & Implementing a System <strong>of</strong> Care<br />
E. Costs/Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Health Care<br />
F. Informed Consent, Parental Permission, & Child Assent<br />
G. Treatment <strong>of</strong> Critically Ill Children<br />
H. Disabled Newborns & Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment (LSMT)<br />
I. Declaring Death & Organ Donation<br />
J. Screening & Genetic Testing<br />
K. Fetal Well-Being & Treatment<br />
L. Adolescent Health Care<br />
WEEKS 2 & 3: Normal Child Development<br />
A. Assessment <strong>of</strong> Fetal Growth & Development<br />
a. Somatic development<br />
b. Neurologic development<br />
c. Behavioral development<br />
d. Threats to Fetal Development<br />
B. Assessment <strong>of</strong> the Newborn<br />
a. Maternal-Infant Attachment<br />
b. Age 0-2 months<br />
c. Age 2-6 months<br />
d. Age 6-12 months<br />
C. Assessment <strong>of</strong> the Infant/Toddler<br />
a. Age 12-18 months<br />
b. Age 18-24 months<br />
D. Assessment <strong>of</strong> the Pre-Schooler (2-5 years)<br />
a. Physical development<br />
b. Language, cognition, and play<br />
c. Emotional & moral development<br />
E. Assessment <strong>of</strong> Children in Middle Childhood (6-11 years)<br />
a. Physical development<br />
b. Cognitive development<br />
c. Social, Emotional, & Moral Development<br />
F. Assessment <strong>of</strong> the Adolescent (10-20 years)<br />
a. Early Adolescence<br />
b. Middle Adolescence<br />
c. Late Adolescence<br />
G. Sexual Behavior
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WEEK 4: Childhood Injuries<br />
A. Injury Control/Prevention<br />
B. Morbidity/Mortality<br />
C. Principles <strong>of</strong> Injury Control<br />
D. Risk Factors for childhood injuries<br />
E. Mechanisms <strong>of</strong> Injury<br />
WEEK 5: Psychological Disorders <strong>of</strong> Childhood<br />
A. Psychological treatment <strong>of</strong> children and adolescents<br />
B. Vegetative disorders<br />
a. Rumination disorder<br />
b. PICA<br />
C. Mood disorders<br />
a. Major depression<br />
b. Dysthymic disorder<br />
c. Bipolar disorder<br />
D. Suicide and Attempted Suicide<br />
E. Eating Disorders<br />
a. Anorexia, Bulimia, & Binge eating<br />
F. Pervasive Developmental Disorders & Childhood Psychosis<br />
a. Autism<br />
i. Asperger Disorder<br />
b. Childhood Schizophrenia<br />
WEEK 6: Midterm examination (1 ½ hours)<br />
Environmental Health Hazards for Children (1 ½ hours)<br />
A. Biologic Effects <strong>of</strong> Radiation on Children<br />
a. Imaging Studies<br />
b. Radiation therapy<br />
c. Internal/External contamination<br />
B. Chemical Pollutants<br />
a. Types<br />
b. Routes <strong>of</strong> exposure<br />
C. Heavy Metal Intoxication<br />
a. Arsenic<br />
b. Mercury<br />
c. Lead<br />
D. Nonbacterial Food Poisoning<br />
a. Gastrointestinal-Delayed Onset<br />
b. Renal-Delayed Onset<br />
c. Autonomic Nervous System-Rapid Onset<br />
d. Central Nervous System-Rapid Onset<br />
e. Gastrointestinal-Rapid Onset
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WEEK 7: Child Abuse and Neglect<br />
A. Impact <strong>of</strong> Violence on children<br />
B. Bullying and School violence<br />
a. Treatment & prevention <strong>of</strong> bullying and school violence<br />
C. Effects <strong>of</strong> War on children<br />
a. Susceptibility <strong>of</strong> children in times <strong>of</strong> war<br />
b. Psychological impact <strong>of</strong> war<br />
D. Abuse and Neglect <strong>of</strong> children<br />
a. Epidemiology<br />
b. Sexual abuse<br />
c. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy<br />
E. Failure to Thrive<br />
F. Developmental Disabilities and Chronic Illness<br />
a. Chronic illness in childhood<br />
b. Enhanced needs <strong>of</strong> children with chronic illness & their families<br />
c. Mental retardation<br />
WEEK 8: Musculoskeletal Injuries<br />
A. Common Fractures<br />
a. Unique features <strong>of</strong> pediatric fractures<br />
i. Fracture remodeling<br />
ii. Overgrowth<br />
iii. Progressive deformity<br />
iv. Rapid healing<br />
b. Pediatric fracture patterns<br />
c. Upper extremity fractures<br />
d. Lower extremity fractures<br />
e. Operative treatment<br />
f. Complications <strong>of</strong> fractures in children<br />
i. Osteomyelitis<br />
B. Management <strong>of</strong> Musculoskeletal Injury<br />
a. Mechanism <strong>of</strong> injury<br />
b. Initial evaluation<br />
c. Growth plate injuries<br />
d. Shoulder injuries<br />
e. Elbow injuries<br />
f. Low back injuries<br />
g. Hip & pelvis injuries<br />
h. Knee injuries<br />
i. Lower leg pain/injuries<br />
j. Ankle injuries<br />
k. Foot injuries<br />
C. Head & Neck Injuries
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WEEK 9: The Fetus and the Neonatal Infant<br />
A. Overview <strong>of</strong> Morbidity and Mortality<br />
B. High-risk Pregnancies<br />
C. The Fetus<br />
a. Fetal growth & maturity<br />
b. Fetal distress<br />
c. Maternal Disease & the Fetus<br />
d. Maternal Medication & Fetal Exposure to Toxins<br />
e. Teratogens<br />
f. Radiation<br />
g. Intrauterine Diagnosis <strong>of</strong> Fetal Disease<br />
h. Treatment and Prevention <strong>of</strong> Fetal Disease<br />
D. The High-Risk Infant<br />
a. Multiple-gestation pregnancies<br />
b. Prematurity & Intrauterine Growth Retardation<br />
c. Post-term infants<br />
d. Large for Gestational Age<br />
E. <strong>Clinical</strong> Manifestations <strong>of</strong> Diseases in the Newborn Period<br />
a. Congenital anomalies<br />
WEEK 10: Adolescent <strong>Medicine</strong><br />
A. Epidemiology <strong>of</strong> Adolescent Health Problems<br />
B. Delivery <strong>of</strong> Health Care to Adolescents<br />
C. Violent Behavior<br />
D. Substance Abuse<br />
E. Adolescent Pregnancy & Rape<br />
a. Sexually transmitted infections<br />
WEEK 11: Final Examination (1 ½ hours)<br />
Team Presentations (1 ½ hours)<br />
GRADING:<br />
Midterm examination-40%<br />
Final examination-40%<br />
Team research papers/presentations-20%
SYLLABUS: INTRODUCTION TO TRAUMA SURGERY AND FORENSIC<br />
APPLICATIONS<br />
WEEK 1-Overview <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong> Trauma<br />
I. History<br />
A. Practice <strong>of</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong> in Ancient Greece, during the Roman Empire, and<br />
during the Middle Ages<br />
B. Medical Advances during the Renaissance, the 17 th , the 18 th , the 19 th , and<br />
the 20 th Centuries<br />
C. Treatment <strong>of</strong> Fractures<br />
D. Imaging Advances and the Trauma patient<br />
E. Trauma Pioneers and the Influences <strong>of</strong> War<br />
WEEK 2-Overview <strong>of</strong> the Epidemiology <strong>of</strong> Trauma<br />
A. Overview <strong>of</strong> Injury & its relationship to Disease<br />
B. Injury Patterns/Trends by Age & Gender<br />
C. Patterns <strong>of</strong> Injury by Mechanism & Intent<br />
D. Distribution <strong>of</strong> Injuries by Injury Nature & Severity & by Place<br />
E. Trends in Injury Rates over Time<br />
F. Leading Mechanisms <strong>of</strong> Major Trauma: Motor Vehicle Impacts, Firearm<br />
Use, and Falls<br />
G. Injury Data Sources<br />
WEEK 3-General Approach to the Traumatized Patient-Part I<br />
A. Prehospital care<br />
a. History<br />
b. The Emergency Medical Services System<br />
c. Trauma Education for EMS Personnel<br />
d. Assessment and management <strong>of</strong> the Injured patient<br />
e. Specific Situations (eg-head, thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal and<br />
spinal trauma; pregnancy; pain management)<br />
f. Triage<br />
B. Initial In-Hospital Assessment<br />
a. Preparation<br />
b. Primary Survey<br />
c. Resuscitation and Further Evaluation<br />
d. Secondary Survey<br />
e. Re-Evaluation<br />
f. Documentation<br />
g. Stabilization & Transfer
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WEEK 4-General Approach to the Traumatized Patient-Part II-Airway Control<br />
A. Airway Control<br />
a. Priority <strong>of</strong> the Airway/Urgency/<strong>Clinical</strong> Features<br />
b. Advanced Trauma Life Support Principles <strong>of</strong> Care<br />
c. Practical Anatomy<br />
d. Pathophysiology <strong>of</strong> Airway Problems in the Injured Patient<br />
e. Importance <strong>of</strong> Cervical Spine Control & Posture<br />
f. Aims <strong>of</strong> Airway Intervention<br />
g. Indications for Definitive Airway Intervention<br />
h. Indications for a Surgical Airway<br />
i. Simple Techniques<br />
j. Endotracheal intubation/rapid sequence intubation/Adjuncts to<br />
intubation<br />
k. Alternatives to Intubation<br />
l. Surgical Airway Options<br />
m. Critical management issues<br />
WEEK 5-General Approach to the Traumatized Patient-Part III-Management <strong>of</strong> Shock<br />
A. <strong>Introduction</strong><br />
B. Pathophysiology <strong>of</strong> Shock<br />
C. Evaluation <strong>of</strong> the Trauma Patient in Shock<br />
a. Types <strong>of</strong> Shock<br />
D. Controversies in the Treatment <strong>of</strong> Shock<br />
E. Indications for Red Blood Cell Transfusion<br />
F. Blood Storage & Preparation<br />
G. Blood Types & Cross-matching<br />
H. Complications <strong>of</strong> Blood Transfusion<br />
I. Alternatives to Allogenic Red Blood Cell Transfusion<br />
J. Transfusion Issues in Trauma Patients with Underlying Hematologic<br />
Disorders<br />
WEEK 6-Midterm Examination (1 ½ hours)<br />
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology (1 ½ hours)<br />
A. Primary Imaging Survey-Initial Imaging for Blunt Trauma<br />
B. Sequential Imaging <strong>of</strong> the Traumatized Patient<br />
C. Imaging <strong>of</strong> Penetrating Injuries<br />
D. Uses <strong>of</strong> Ultrasound Imaging
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WEEK 7-Injuries <strong>of</strong> the Head & Neck<br />
A. Pathology <strong>of</strong> Intracranial Injuries<br />
B. Emergency Center Management <strong>of</strong> Craniocerebral Injuries<br />
C. Emergency Imaging Studies <strong>of</strong> the Head-Injured Patient<br />
D. Surgical management <strong>of</strong> Craniocerebral Injuries<br />
E. Intensive Care Unit Management <strong>of</strong> the Head-Injured Patient<br />
F. Outcome <strong>of</strong> patients with craniocerebral injuries<br />
G. Initial Assessment & Treatment <strong>of</strong> Facial Injuries<br />
H. General Principles in the Management <strong>of</strong> Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial Fractures<br />
I. Postoperative Care <strong>of</strong> Facial Injuries<br />
J. <strong>Clinical</strong> Anatomy <strong>of</strong> the Neck<br />
K. Penetrating Injuries <strong>of</strong> the Neck<br />
L. Blunt Force Neck Injuries<br />
M. Specific Vital Organ Injuries<br />
WEEKS 8 & 9-Trauma to the Chest Wall, Heart, Lung & Thoracic Great Vessels<br />
A. History & Physical Examination<br />
B. Diagnostic Radiology<br />
C. Trauma to the Chest Wall<br />
D. Hemothorax<br />
E. Lung Injuries<br />
F. Causes <strong>of</strong> Pulmonary Dysfunction after Chest Trauma<br />
G. Management <strong>of</strong> Pulmonary Dysfunction after Chest Trauma<br />
H. Complications & Other Conditions/Post-Trauma Disability<br />
I. Penetrating Cardiac Injuries<br />
J. Treatment <strong>of</strong> Cardiac Injuries<br />
K. Pathophysiology <strong>of</strong> Thoracic Great Vessel Injury<br />
a. Initial Evaluation & Management<br />
b. Initial Treatment<br />
c. Diagnostic Studies<br />
L. Arterial Injuries<br />
M. Venous Injuries<br />
N. Special Problems<br />
O. Postoperative Management
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WEEK 10-Diagnosis & Treatment <strong>of</strong> Environmental Injuries<br />
A. Wounds, Bites, and Stings<br />
a. Wounds<br />
b. Bites & Stings<br />
B. Burns & Radiation Injuries<br />
a. <strong>Introduction</strong><br />
b. Pathophysiology<br />
c. Initial Care & Resuscitation<br />
d. The Burn Wound<br />
e. Infection Control<br />
f. Organ System Management<br />
g. Inhalational Injury<br />
h. Radiation Injuries<br />
C. Temperature-Associated Injuries & Syndromes<br />
a. Systemic Hypothermia<br />
b. Hypothermia-induced Tissue Injury<br />
c. Heat Overload Syndromes<br />
WEEK 11-Final Examination (1 ½ hours)<br />
Team Presentations<br />
GRADING:<br />
Midterm examination-40%<br />
Final examination-40%<br />
Team research paper/presentation-20%
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
New Course Form/Course Change Long Form<br />
__New course<br />
If the request is for a new course number and/or a new subject code, please consider this a new course and complete<br />
the entire form. Subject/Course number combinations that have been used cannot be used again.<br />
__Course Change<br />
To change prerequisites, co-requisites, grading method, or restrictions use the Course Change Short Form. For all<br />
other changes, use this form.<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Change: _________________________________________<br />
(i.e. course title, number <strong>of</strong> credits, course description.) All signatures are required.<br />
PLEASE TYPE IN COURSE DATA<br />
Basic Information<br />
1. Proposed Subject Code and Number ____________________________________________<br />
2. Full Title (30 characters or less) ________________________________________________<br />
3. New Title (if this is a title change)________________________________________________<br />
4. Abbreviated Title (17 characters or less) _________________________________________<br />
5. Offering Academic Unit Name ________________________ Org. Code ________<br />
6. Course(s) to be Replaced _____________________________________________________<br />
7. If the Replaced Courses will not be used by any other major and should be removed from Catalog,<br />
please state effective year <strong>of</strong> removal _________________<br />
Please complete Course Deletion Form and attach to this form.<br />
Academic Records Information<br />
8. Course Level: Undergraduate Quarter Graduate Quarter<br />
9. Total Credits _____<br />
Lecture Hours/Week _______<br />
Recitation Hours/Week _____<br />
Laboratory Hours/Week ____<br />
Undergraduate Semester Graduate Semester<br />
Other Hours/Week _________ (please explain)<br />
10. Prerequisites NONE or list_______________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
11. Co-requisites NONE or list _______________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
12. Restrictions (i.e. college, major, classification, level, degree program)<br />
__________________________________________________________________________ NONE<br />
13. Can the Course be Repeated for Credit? (When a student repeats a course, the first term the student<br />
passes the course, the credits are added to the cumulative credits. In the case <strong>of</strong> special topics, the student<br />
earns credits toward cumulative credits each time the course is completed.) Can this course be repeated<br />
for credit? YES NO<br />
If Yes, how many times? ________ For how many total credits? _______ (i.e. a 3-cr special topics<br />
can be repeated 3 times for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 credits)<br />
14. Special Facilities or Equipment Required (e.g. multimedia room, individual computers, laboratory<br />
facilities, etc.) NONE
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________<br />
15. Catalog Description (50 words or less):<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
16. Grading Method: Credit/No Credit Option OR Letter Grade<br />
17. In-Progress Option? YES NO<br />
Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Information<br />
18 This course is required for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
18. This course is an elective for:<br />
a. Major(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
b. Minor(s) ___________________________________________________________<br />
c. Concentration Area(s) _________________________________________________<br />
Information for Senate Committee on Academic Affairs<br />
19. Expected Audience<br />
Fr<br />
20. Expected Enrollments<br />
Soph PreJun Jun Sr Grad<br />
Fall _____ Winter______ Spring _____ Summer ___<br />
21. Expected Term <strong>of</strong> First Offering _________________<br />
22. Proposed Instructor _________________________ Full Time Adjunct<br />
23. Describe how this course relates to the program(s) <strong>of</strong>fered by the proposing academic units (what<br />
is the justification for developing and <strong>of</strong>fering this course). Use additional page if needed:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
24. List the most closely related course (outside <strong>of</strong> the proposing department/academic unit) now<br />
being <strong>of</strong>fered at the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
___________________________________________________________________
SCAA Form #1 (Revised 091905)<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
a. Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Head(s) <strong>of</strong> related course ______________________<br />
b. Any Reservations/Objections? NO YES (Please explain if necesssary)<br />
________________________________________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________<br />
25. Are any additional resources required that are not listed above?<br />
YES (Attach Explanation) NO<br />
26. Has this course been taught before as Special Topics? YES NO<br />
Give Details (When, how many students, etc)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________<br />
PLEASE NOTE THAT A SYLLABUS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM!<br />
The recommended syllabus outline can be found at<br />
<br />
Summaries <strong>of</strong> new proposals must be submitted electronically to senate@drexel.edu. Fifteen<br />
hard copies <strong>of</strong> undergrad proposals and 10 copies <strong>of</strong> grad proposals should be submitted to<br />
the Senate Office. All signatures are required.<br />
______________________________________ _Gerald Soslau, Ph.D_______ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Department Curriculum Committee Name Printed Date<br />
Chair<br />
___________________________________ __Barry Waterhouse, PhD______ ___________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> College/School Name Printed Date<br />
Curriculum Committee Chair<br />
___________________________________ _Richard V Homan, MD________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Dean/Director Name Printed Date<br />
___________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Chair, SCAA Name Printed Date Approved<br />
by Senate<br />
__________________________________ __________________________ ____________<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Provost Name Printed Date<br />
Academic Records & Operations Use<br />
SCACRSE ___ SCASRES ___ Date Processed ______________<br />
SCADETL ___ SCAPREQ ___ Processed by ______________
Concentration in <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Forensic</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong><br />
The Autopsy: History, Principles, and Applications<br />
This course will address the origins <strong>of</strong> the autopsy, its historical and contemporary<br />
importance in medical practice, and its use both as a means <strong>of</strong> medical quality control and<br />
for facilitating medicolegal death investigation. Systemic anatomy/pathology, relevant<br />
autopsy techniques, and the “virtual autopsy” will be highlighted.<br />
Week 1: History <strong>of</strong> the Autopsy<br />
Animism<br />
Naturalism and Scientific Beginnings<br />
Medieval Period<br />
Religious and Social Attitudes<br />
The Renaissance<br />
Seventeenth Century<br />
Eighteenth Century<br />
Nineteenth Century<br />
Twentieth Century<br />
Decline <strong>of</strong> the Autopsy (?)<br />
Week 2: Utility <strong>of</strong> the Autopsy:<br />
The Autopsy and Public Policy<br />
Autopsy Protocols, Death Certificates, and Interviews<br />
Organization <strong>of</strong> the Autopsy Service and Tissue Registry, and Methods <strong>of</strong> Data<br />
Retrieval<br />
Medicolegal Aspects<br />
Week 3: Principles <strong>of</strong> Autopsy Techniques<br />
Classical Autopsy Techniques<br />
Adult vs. Pediatric Autopsies<br />
Postoperative Autopsies<br />
Restricted Autopsies<br />
Special Problems encountered in the Autopsy<br />
Medicolegal Autopsies and Autopsy Toxicology<br />
Case Presentations<br />
Week 4: The Heart and Vascular System<br />
Overview<br />
Heart<br />
Recommended methods <strong>of</strong> dissection<br />
Dissection in special cases<br />
Dissection <strong>of</strong> the Atrioventricular Conduction System<br />
Postmortem diagnosis <strong>of</strong> early myocardial infarcts<br />
Postmortem coronary angiography<br />
Selection <strong>of</strong> blocks for microscopic study<br />
Dry preservation <strong>of</strong> the heart
Vascular System<br />
Arteries<br />
Veins<br />
Lymphatic vessels<br />
Case Presentations<br />
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Week 5: Midterm Examination: One (1) hour<br />
Tracheobronchial Tree and Lungs<br />
Overview<br />
Dissection & Fixation Techniques<br />
Impregnation and Storage <strong>of</strong> Lung Slices<br />
Mounted gross sections<br />
Quantitative Estimation <strong>of</strong> Pulmonary Changes<br />
Postmortem Pulmonary Angiography and Bronchography<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> Pulmonary Vascular and Bronchial Casts<br />
Measurement <strong>of</strong> Pulmonary Blood Volume and Distribution,<br />
Vascular Volume, and Air Content<br />
Postmortem Pulmonary Function Studies<br />
Particle Identification<br />
Pulmonary Surfactant<br />
Case Presentations<br />
Week 6: Esophagus and Abdominal Viscera<br />
Overview<br />
Esophagus<br />
Stomach<br />
Intestinal Tract<br />
Liver and Hepatoduodenal Ligament<br />
Gallbladder<br />
Pancreas<br />
Spleen<br />
Urinary and Genital System<br />
Pelvic Organs<br />
Case Presentations<br />
Week 7: Nervous System<br />
Overview<br />
Removal <strong>of</strong> Brain<br />
In Adults<br />
In Fetuses and Infants<br />
Removal <strong>of</strong> Spinal Cord<br />
In Adults<br />
In Infants
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Examination and Removal <strong>of</strong> Structures at the Base <strong>of</strong> the Skull<br />
Fixation<br />
Dissection <strong>of</strong> Brain and Spinal Cord<br />
Dissection <strong>of</strong> Brain in fresh state<br />
Dissection <strong>of</strong> Brain in fixed state<br />
Dissection <strong>of</strong> Spinal Cord<br />
Selection <strong>of</strong> Tissue Blocks for Histologic Examination<br />
Special Techniques<br />
Examination <strong>of</strong> Eyes and Their Adnexae<br />
Case Presentations<br />
Week 8: Skeletal System<br />
Overview<br />
Dissection and Removal <strong>of</strong> Bone Specimens<br />
Dissection and Removal <strong>of</strong> Joints<br />
Bone Marrow Preparations<br />
Prostheses<br />
Decalcification Procedures<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> Undecalcified Sections and Microradiography<br />
Maceration <strong>of</strong> Bone<br />
Case Presentations<br />
Week 9: Special Autopsy Methods: Microbiology, Electron Microscopy,<br />
Chromosome Study, Chemistry, and Radiography<br />
Autopsy Microbiology<br />
Electron Microscopy and Related Studies <strong>of</strong> Autopsy Material<br />
Chromosome Study <strong>of</strong> Autopsy Tissues<br />
Autopsy Chemistry<br />
Autopsy Radiography<br />
The “Virtual Autopsy”<br />
Case Presentations<br />
Week 10: Final Examination: One (1) hour<br />
Week 11: Student Presentations and Submission <strong>of</strong> Team Reports<br />
GRADING<br />
Midterm Examination: 40%<br />
Final Examination: 40%<br />
Student Presentations/Team reports: 20%
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