University of California, Irvine
Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools

---

UCI CURRICIULUM CAPSULES
A BULLETIN FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

FALL 2004

Quick links in this document: 

• Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools
• Claire Trevor School of the Arts
• School of Biological Sciences
• The Henry Samueli School of Engineering
• School of Humanities
• Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS)
• School of Physical Sciences
• School of Social Ecology
• School of Social Sciences
• Breadth Category Changes

Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools

Winter 2005 and Spring 2005 Applicants
UC Irvine is closed to all applicants for winter 2005 and spring 2005 quarters.

Additional information regarding general transfer admission may be found on page 42 of the 2004-05 UC Irvine General Catalogue, or at http://www.admissions.uci.edu/.

Claire Trevor School of the Arts

The Arts Interdisciplinary major is not being offered at this time. It has been removed from the 2004-05 UCI ASSIST template, and the 2004-05 UCI General Catalogue.

School of Biological Sciences

Redesign of Biological Sciences First-Year Core Curriculum
The redesign of this core curriculum affects the following majors: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Neurobiology, and Applied Ecology. The new curriculum includes Bio Sci 93 (From DNA to Organisms) and Bio Sci 94 (From Organisms to Ecosystems).

Effective fall 2004 the Biological Sciences major no longer includes specialization options.

New Major in Developmental and Cell Biology
UCI's new Developmental and Cell Biology major is intended to provide students with intensive training in cutting-edge approaches to understanding the structure and function of cells and how they interact to produce a complex organism, starting with the fertilized egg. The focus is to prepare students for graduate programs in modern developmental and cell biology or other biomedical sciences.

The major will provide in-depth training in the molecular basis of developmental and cell biology, coupled with integrating knowledge obtained from the recent explosive advances in genomic technology to provide a strong working understanding of how to approach problems in basic research. Among the new major's distinctive features are (1) reduction in the number of required core courses, allowing students the opportunity to focus more deeply on training in developmental and cell biology; (2) implementation of a new core course in Genomic and Proteomic Analysis that will teach the connections among these disciplines and how to apply appropriate tools to define and answer fundamental questions in biomedical research in genetics and developmental and cell biology; and (3) the opportunity for students to replace two upper-division laboratory courses with mentored Bio Sci 199 (Individual Study) in faculty laboratories.

The new major in Developmental and Cell Biology is open only to upper-division Biological Sciences majors who meet specified course and grade requirements as listed at www.reg.uci.edu/registrar.

Additional information is available from the School of Biological Sciences at (949) 824-5318, and on page 133 in the 2004-05 UCI General Catalogue.

New Major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
It has been said that nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution. UCI's new major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is designed to enable students to make sense of biology. This broad major includes components of evolutionary biology, ecology, and physiology - mirroring the faculty's broad interests, which include the evolution of aging, conservation biology, biogeography, plant and animal population and community ecology, the evolution of infectious disease, evolutionary physiology, behavioral ecology, host-disease interactions, evolutionary genetics, marine ecology, genetics of invasive species, and plant population biology. Majors are encouraged to participate in Bio Sci 199 (Independent Study) courses, in which they will be mentored by individual faculty members.

Students who attain the B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology will be especially well-prepared to enter graduate programs in either ecology or evolutionary biology. The major also provides the foundation to pursue careers in governmental and non-governmental environmental organizations, as well as professional schools.

Transfer students interested in this major may contact the School of Biological Sciences at (949) 824-5318. Additional information is available on page 134 in the 2004-05 UCI General Catalogue.

New Major in Genetics
Genetics pervades every aspect of modern society, from newspaper articles to talk shows, from discussions on health care to discussions on cloning. With the sequencing of the human genome, it is more important than ever for biology students to have a broad background in the study of heredity and evolution. The new Genetics major is designed to benefit students who have a particular interest in learning about developmental genetics, evolutionary genetics, and molecular genetics, and it will enable them to explore how current knowledge of genetic mechanisms contributes to our understanding of human development and disease. The major is geared toward the study of inheritance either as a basic discipline or in terms of its applied aspects in biotechnology, medicine and agriculture, and will be especially attractive to those desiring focused study and preparation for graduate training.

Majors will gain the advanced training in the skills necessary to pursue graduate degrees in biomedical research, including Ph.D. programs, teacher-training programs, medical school and veterinary school. Majors may also use their backgrounds effectively in planning careers in law, business, education and public affairs.

Students will begin their study in the junior year with two Genetics courses (Bio Sci 137A and 137B) and a Genomics and Proteomics course (Bio Sci 145B). These courses provide an understanding of genetic mechanisms and teach students how to define and answer fundamental questions in biomedical research. Students will also select at least two electives that deal with topics such as the molecular biology of cancer, human genetic diseases, developmental genetics and the genetics of aging, and will be encouraged to explore laboratory research by enrolling in Bio Sci 199 (Independent Study) to expand their technical skills and to be mentored by the faculty.

The major in Genetics is open only to upper-division Biological Sciences majors who meet specified course and grade requirements as listed at www.reg.uci.edu/registrar.

Additional information is available from the School of Biological Sciences at (949) 824-5318, and on page 135 in the 2004-05 UCI General Catalogue.

New Major in Plant Biology
Recent developments in plant biology and biotechnology place plants in the center of biological research. A dramatic increase in the understanding of cellular and developmental processes in plants enables plant biologists to control and manipulate plants both developmentally and genetically. The availability of unique regeneration and gene delivery systems puts plant genetic engineering in the forefront of biotechnology. Food derived from genetically engineered plans is a daily experience for the American public and a continuous topic of ethical, environmental, sociological and political discussions.

UCI's plant biology program builds on core knowledge in plant structure taught in courses required of all majors in the School of Biological Sciences. After completing their second year, majors focus primarily on cellular, developmental, and molecular aspects of plant biology. Although not affiliated with agricultural sciences, a limited exposure to applied aspects, such as plant breeding and hands-on horticulture, is offered. The Plant Biology major is fully compatible with the major in Biological Sciences and with medical school admission requirements. It provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue graduate degrees in biological research, including M.S. and Ph.D. training and pharmacy school. The curriculum also provides enough flexibility for students to pursue careers in business and education, and both the impact of biotechnology on society and the resulting need for informed specialists make this area of study effective training for students interested in law, journalism or public affairs.

The new major in Plant Biology is open only to upper-division Biological Sciences majors who meet specified course and grade requirements as listed at www.reg.uci.edu/registrar.

Additional information is available from the School of Biological Sciences at (949) 824-5318, and on page 136 in the 2004-05 UCI General Catalogue.

The Henry Samueli School of Engineering

Prefix Change for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Courses
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has changed their course prefix from ENGRECE to ENGREECS.

Change in Lower-Division Degree Requirement for Civil and Biomedical Engineering Majors
A course in Engineering Problem Solving (ENGRCEE 20) has replaced the Computer Systems and Programming in C course (ENGREECS 20) for both Civil and Biomedical Engineering majors

School of Humanities

Major and Minor Title Change
The Department of Film and Media Studies has changed the title of both their major and minor, from Film Studies to Film and Media Studies.

Change in Lower-Division Degree Requirements for African-American Studies
The African-American Studies major no longer requires a lower-division one-year series in Asian American Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, or Women Studies.

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS)

New Major in Informatics
UCI's new Informatics major fits into the "upper layers" of information and computer science whereas traditional computer science concerns itself primarily with the internal features, structure, and behavior of computer systems, the Informatics major is concerned with the relationship between what is inside the computer and what is outside. Courses for the major study software architecture, software development, design and analysis, programming languages, ubiquitous computing, information retrieval and management, human-computer interaction, computer-supported cooperative work, and other topics that lie at the relationship between information technology design and use in social and organizational settings. As such, the Informatics major addresses the broad set of issues surrounding design, ranging from initial-requirements gathering to estimating and measuring the impact of alternative solutions - all from a multidisciplinary perspective that includes computer science, information science, organizational science, social science, and cognitive science.

Courses for the major are carefully designed to offer extensive treatment of the conceptual underpinnings of the discipline and provide in-depth practical experiences, often performed on real-world examples and involving outside organizations sponsoring the project. Students completing the major will be exceptionally suited for advanced careers in information technology or for further study at the graduate level. Specific careers include, but certainly are not limited to, software engineer; software architect; system, software and information analyst; system, software, and information designer; project manager; and interface and interaction designer. Career choices include new start-up companies, multinational corporations, small software houses, consultancy, and game companies.

For transfer students, admission to the major will be available fall 2006. The Informatics major will be included on the 2005-06 UCI ASSIST template.

Additional information is available from the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (949) 824-5156, and on page 315 in the 2004-05 UCI General Catalogue.

New ICS Departments in Informatics and in Statistics includes new course information on pages 315 - 317 in the 2004-05 UCI General Catalogue.

SMART-ICS Program
SMART-ICS -- Standardized Major Requirements to Transfer into Information and Computer Science -- is a new articulation program that allows community college students to meet the lower-division computer science and mathematics course requirements of the ICS major by covering designated topics and meeting a programming proficiency requirement, rather than by a series of course-to-course articulations. Transfer students completing the SMART-ICS requirements come to the ICS major immediately prepared to begin upper-division courses in ICS.

SMART-ICS does not affect the ICS course-to-course articulation options; they are still in place and available. There is currently one SMART-certified California Community College that is an active participant in the program. The first class of SMART students will be admitted to UCI in fall 2005.

Information is available from the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at www.ics.uci.edu/smart, or via this e-mail address: jacobson@ics.uci.edu.

School of Physical Sciences

Change in Lower-Division Degree Requirements for Earth and Environmental Sciences
The redesign of Biological Sciences First-Year Core Curriculum affects this major's lower-division requirements. The new curriculum includes Bio Sci 93 (From DNA to Organisms) and Bio Sci 94 (From Organisms to Ecosystems).

School of Social Ecology

Post-baccalaureate Admission
Admission into all but one major in the School of Social Ecology is closed to second-baccalaureate degree applicants. The exception is the Department of Environmental Health, Science, and Policy's two majors: Environmental Analysis and Design, and Applied Ecology.

Departmental Name Change
The Department of Environmental Analysis and Design has changed its name to Environmental Health, Science, and Policy.

School of Social Sciences

Admission into all majors within the School of Social Sciences is closed to second-baccalaureate degree applicants.

Breadth Category Changes

Breadth Category VI--Language Other Than English
This Breadth category may now be fulfilled with the completion of one year of a college-level language, or the equivalent.

Breadth Category VII (B) -- International/Global Issues
The International/Global Issues Breadth category now includes a two-course requirement instead of a one-course requirement. Second-year or intermediate-level language courses may be accepted.

Accommodation Statement. The information in this publication will be made available in alternative formats for people with disabilities, upon request. Requests should be directed to the Disability Services Center; telephone (949) 824-6272.

Nondiscrimination Statement. The University of California, Irvine is committed to excellence through diversity and provides equal opportunity in its admissions, employment, programs, and services in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Campus Safety. Pursuant to the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1999, the University of California, Irvine annually makes available to all students, faculty, and staff statistics on the reported occurrences of criminal activity on and off campus and at the UCI Medical Center. UCI's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned and controlled by UCI, at the UCI Medical Center, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus and Medical Center. The report also includes institutional policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. A copy of this report is available at the UCI Police Department Website at www.police.uci.edu/studentright.html and from the Police Department, 150 Public Services Building, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697; telephone (949) 824-5223; Crime Prevention Unit telephone (949) 824-7181.