DRAFT June 27, 2005



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NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL

|College: [ ] |Department: [ College of Engineering & Computer Science ] |

1. Title of Proposed Program: (e.g. B.S. in …, Option in …. ) [ Sustainable Engineering/Practice Certificates ]

2. Type of Proposed Program:

[ ] New Undergraduate Major

[ ] New Option in Undergraduate Major

[ ] New Minor

[ ] New Master’s Degree Program

[ ] New Option in Master’s Degree Program

[ ] Other [ New University Certificate Program ]

3. Date of Proposal Implementation: (Semester / Year): [ ] / [ ] Comments

4. Unit Requirements (if proposing a NEW UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR):

|Lower Division Requirements: | |[     ] units |

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|Upper Division Requirements: | |[     ] units |

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|Total Units Required in Major: | |[     ] units |

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|GE Requirements (not overlapping with major) | |[     ] units |

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|Electives Outside of Major: | |[     ] units |

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|Total Units to Degree: | |[     ] units |

5. Unit Requirements (if proposing a NEW MINOR or UNDERGRADUATE OPTION):

|Lower Division Requirements: | |[     ] units |

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|Upper Division Requirements: | |[     ] units |

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|Total Units Required in Minor or Option: | |[     ] units |

6. Unit Requirements ( if proposing a NEW MASTERS or OTHER PROGRAM not covered by #4 or #5 above) :

|Lower Division Requirements: | |[     ] units |

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|Upper Division Requirements: | |[     ] units |

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|Graduate Course Requirements: | |[     ] units |

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|Total Units Required in PROGRAM: | |[ 18 ] units |

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|GE Requirements (not overlapping with major) | |[     ] units |

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|Electives Outside of Major/Program: | |[     ] units |

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|Total Units to Degree: | |[     ] units |

7. Catalog Entry: (Attach proposed catalog copy. This should include a complete description of the proposed program.)

8. Justification of Request: (Attach)

9. Estimate of Impact on Resources within the Department, for other Departments and for the University: (Attach)

( Hyperlink to Resource List)

10. Goals and Measurable Student Learning Outcomes for the New Program: (Attach)

11. Methods of Assessment for Measurable Student Learning Outcomes: (Attach)

A. Assessment Tools

B. Describe the procedure the dept/program will use to ensure the faculty will be involved in the assessment process. (Refer to the University’s policy on assessment).

12. Record of Consultation: (Normally all consultation should be with a department chair or program coordinator. If more space is needed attach statement and supporting memoranda.)

|Date: | |Dept/College: | |Department Chair/Program Coordinator | |Concur |

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|[       ] | |[ CEAM ] | |[ Steve Gadomski ] | |[ ] |

|[       ] | |[ CS ] | |[ Steven Stepanek ] | |[ ] |

|[       ] | |[ ECE ] | |[ Ali Amini ] | |[ ] |

|[       ] | |[ ME ] | |[ Hamid Johari ] | |[ ] |

|[       ] | |[ MSEM ] | |[ Behzad Bavarian ] | |[ ] |

|[       ] | |[ CBE and CSBS ] | |[ Associate Deans ] | |[ ] |

13. Approvals:

|Department Chair/Program Coordinator: | |Date: |[       ] |

|College (Dean or Associate Dean): | |Date: |[       ] |

|Educational Policies Committee: | |Date: |[       ] |

|Graduate Studies Committee: | |Date: |[       ] |

|Provost: | |Date: |[       ] |

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7. Catalog entry for the proposed certificate program

CERTIFICATES IN SUSTAINBLE ENGINEERING/PRACTICE:

The Sustainable Engineering and Sustainable Practice Certificate Programs are designed for individuals with B.S. and AS degrees respectively who seek access to or advancement in green careers. Sustainable Engineering Certified individuals will have knowledge of fundamental principles of environmental engineering, global warming, renewable sources of energy with emphasis on solar and wind power, sustainable manufacturing, engineering economics, environmental policy and social equity. Individuals can select from specialty courses in green building technology, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, water pollution, power electronics and solid waste management. Sustainable Practice Certified individuals will have knowledge of global warming, alternative energy, sustainable manufacturing, green building technology, and environmental policy and can select a specialty course from solid waste management or new directions in sustainable business practices.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION: Admission to the Sustainable Engineering Certificate Program requires that applicants meet the following requirements:

1) Hold an earned bachelor’s of science degree in engineering, science or math from an accredited institution.

2) Students have sufficient background to meet the prerequisite course requirements.

3) Be approved by the Mechanical Engineering Department Graduate Coordinator.

Admission to the Sustainable Certificate Program requires that the applicants meet the following requirements:

1) Hold an AS degree from a two-tear college.

2) Students have sufficient background to meet the prerequisite course requirements.

(3) Be approved by the Mechanical Engineering Department Graduate Coordinator.

PROGRAM COURSE REQUIREMENTS: The certificate program requires a total of 6 courses (each 3 units) for a total of 18 units. As shown below for each track there are 5 required courses and the 6th course could be selected from the list of specialty courses listed for each track. Please see the course sequence below.

All 400 level courses listed below except for ME 122, CMT 336/L, GEO 416, PS 461, and MGT 466 may be applied towards a M.S. degree in engineering. Refer to the specific engineering department M.S. requirements, as stated in the catalog.

|Sustainable Engineering Certificate |Sustainable Practice Certificate |

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|Technical Track | | |Non-Technical Track | |

|1. GEO 416 Global Warming (every fall) |1. GEO 416 | |

|or ME 485 Introduction to Environmental Engineering | | |

|2. ME 483 Alternative Energy (every spring) |2. ME 122 Energy and Society |

|3. MSE 415 (every fall) | |3. MSE 415 | |

|4. MSE 304 Engineering Economics (every semester) |4. CMT 336/L | |

|5. PS 461 Environmental Policy ( every spring ) |5. PS 461 | |

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|Specialty Courses | | |Specialty Courses | |

|6. CMT 336/L Fundamentals of Green Buildings | | |6. Solid Waste Management |

|7. MSE 556 Nanomaterials and nanotechnology ( even Springs semesters) |7. MGT 466 Business and Natural Environment | |

|8. CE 487 Water Pollution (every fall) | | | |

|9. ECE 412 Power Electronics | | | |

|10. Solid Waste Management | | | |

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS COMPLETION REQUIREMNTS: Criteria for the awarding of the Certificates are as follows:

1. Complete the 18 units of program course requirements with a minimum program GPA of 3.0

2. Satisfactory completion of all program course requirements within 3 years of program admission.

3. Submit application for the award of the certificate to the Mechanical Engineering Department Graduate Coordinator.

8. Justification for Request

These certificate programs are designed to meet needs of local industry by educating a workforce with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in green industries. Several of local community colleges and universities have already developed similar certificate programs. We need to be in the forefront of this endeavor. Our campus is unique in the use of alternative energies and the only campus that has 1 MW fuel cell in operation, and nearly another MW in solar power generation; however we lag in offering a comprehensive interdisciplinary program in this area. We have envisioned two tracks: a Technical and a Non-Technical. The Technical track is a post baccalaureate certificate for those with a B.S. in science, math or engineering degrees. The Non-Technical track will be appropriate for those with an AS degree.

Courses incorporated in the certificate programs curriculum have been selected from among existing(except for Solid Waste Management) relevant catalog courses in College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and College of Business and Economics. The certificate consists of six courses. Five of these address the fundamentals of environmental engineering, economics and social equity. The 6th course provides a specialty in several areas, namely CMT (Construction Management Technology) 336/L provides knowledge, skill and ability to design buildings which meet the USGBC: LEED certification (U.S. Green Building Council: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The course proposal for CMT 336/L has been submitted for approval. MSE 415 will address life cycle analysis of material and sustainable product design and manufacturing. MSE 556, Nanomaterials and nanotechnology, CE 487 Water Pollution, and ECE 412 Power Electronics which will address “Smart Grid” technology are the other specialty courses.

The Solid Waste Management course can be offered either through the Tseng College or as an experimental course. We will submit the proper applications to EPC and GSC for its approval. We will offer this course once all the necessary approvals have been obtained. A course syllabus is attached for preliminary review.

On the Non-Technical Track ME 122 addresses alternative and renewable energy resources, and its impact on both the environment and society. The MGT 466, New Directions in Business addresses sustainable business management. For more detail please see the attached course descriptions.

9. Estimate of Impact on Resources within the Department, for other Departments and the University

Individuals pursuing the Certificate in Sustainable Engineering will be either matriculated CSUN post baccalaureate students or non-matriculated post baccalaureate personnel who enroll via Open University. Individuals pursuing the Certificate in Sustainable Practices will be CSUN transfer students with an AS degree or non-matriculated individuals with an AS degree who enroll via Open University. An average of 10-20 part-time enrollments per semester is currently anticipated.

Courses incorporated in the certificate programs curriculum have been selected from among existing relevant catalog courses from seven departments within three colleges. The courses are already offered on scheduled plan rotations, and address knowledge areas pertinent to the certificate programs. CMT 336/L course proposal has been approved by the CECS and is being submitted for EPC approval. The Solid Waste Management course will not be offered until a new course proposal is submitted at CSUN and approved by EPC. No significant impact on the departments/colleges resources is anticipated. ME Department would require release time for the administration of the program including the admission, advising, etc. The program administer will review students applications and make decision on required prerequisite courses and subsequent admission to the program. The library has appropriate resources in its holdings, including books, journals, reviews such as the Annual Review of Energy and the Environment, and online access to several journals on energy. Students will use computers for online access to primary data resources such as the Energy Information Agency and publications from national energy laboratories (e.g. National Renewable Energy Laboratories) and the Department of Energy.

10. Goals and Measurable Student Learning Outcomes for the New Program:

1. Facilitate access to or advancement in sustainable engineering or practices professions

2. Contribute to meeting industry and government needs for professionals in sustainable engineering or practices related careers

Learning Outcomes of the Sustainable Engineering Certificate:

Individuals completing the program will be able to demonstrate knowledge of fundamentals principles and design skills relating to:

1. Mass and energy balance as it relates to air and water pollution, global warming, and alternative energy (namely the principles and design of solar and wind energy systems)

2. Basic economic analysis

3. Environmental policy and regulations related to environmental engineering

4. Sustainable design and manufacturing practices

5. Specialization in 5 areas of green building technology, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, water quality, water purification processes and design, and waste water treatment systems design, power electronics and solid waste management.

Learning Outcome of the Sustainable Practice Certificate:

Individuals completing the program will be able to demonstrate knowledge of fundamentals principles and design skills relating to:

1. Basics of environmental engineering as it relates to air and water pollution, global warming and alternative energy

2. Environmental policy and regulations related to environmental engineering

3. Sustainable design and manufacturing practices

4. Specialization in two areas of solid waste management and sustainable business practices

11. Methods of Assessment for Measurable Student Learning Outcomes:

A. Assessment Tools:

1. Selected relevant questions from examinations

2. Completed course projects

B. Procedures to ensure faculty involvement in the assessment process:

The multidisciplinary courses in these certificate programs are from the Departments of Geography and Political Science in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Management in the College of Business and Economics, and the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management, and Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College Engineering and Computer Science. The faculty form these colleges are engaged in the development and provision of the proposed certificate programs. The latter two colleges are routinely required to meet their respective professional program accreditation criteria. As a result, comprehensive assessment procedures have been established and implemented that require faculty involvement in the processes essential to programs accreditation. More specifically a course assessment form and an outcome assessment form have been developed (see attached forms), and will be used by all instructors in the certificate program for the sake of uniformity. Evidence pertaining to the course objectives and certificate program outcomes will be complied and evaluated by faculty who teach the courses within the program. City Councilmember, Greig Smith, has provided $10,000 fund for marketing survey. Surveys will be conducted to identify the specific local industries in need of green workforce who are likely to offer positions to the graduate of the certificate programs. This information can then be used to inform the students and assess how many of the certificate program graduates are employed by identified industries.

Mechanical Engineering - Course Evaluation Form

|Course Number: | |Instructor: | |Semester/year: | |

The purpose of this is form is to document the achievement of course objectives and program outcomes in the courses that you instruct. Answers to the questions below should cite supporting evidence from your own observations, student performance on assignments and examinations, and other feedback.

| |First time course taught by this instructor | | |Course taught previously |

|Course prerequisite(s) | | | | |

|Were changes implemented since the last time this course was taught? |Yes | | No | |

If Yes, what changes were made since the last time this course was taught? Did these changes improve the course?

|Changes made since last time |Effects of change |

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|Are changes called for the next time this course is taught? | Yes | | No | |

If Yes, what changes should be made the next time this course is taught?

|Changes recommended for next time |Purpose of changes |

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|Most useful comments from students: |

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Achievement of Course Objectives/Demonstration of Program Outcomes

Did the students demonstrate achievement of the course objectives and program outcomes specific to this course? In the table below, rate achievement of objectives/outcomes using evidence from direct assessment of student work, student surveys, etc.

|If sampling, please indicate the approximate percent of the class sampled: | | |

|Use assessment rubrics for determining program outcome assessment | | |

|Course Objectives/Program Outcomes|Means of Direct Assessment by Instructor—what evidence was |Instructor’s Direct Outcome |Improved |

| |used for your assessment? |Assessment |(yes/no/??) compared to |

|List Course Objectives first, | | |last year |

|followed by Program Outcomes | |4=Excellent to 0=Poor | |

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GEO 416

PS 461

MSE 415

ME 483

Specialty Course

MSE 304

GEO416/

ME 485

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