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Faculty of Science Calendar Changes 2015-2016

[Note: Changes set out in green were considered by the GFC Academic Standards Committee (ASC) at its September 18, 2014. They appear herein for information only.]

Current Proposed

194.17.1 Honours in Psychology The Department offers courses leading to the degrees of BSc and BA with Honors in Psychology. Students wishing to emphasize the physical, biological, and mathematical sciences should enrol in the BSc program; those wishing to emphasize the humanities and social sciences should enrol in the BA program. Either program is appropriate for students considering postgraduate training in psychology or in other fields that require these research skills.

Admission into the Honors program is permitted only at the end of the second year (after completion of a minimum of 48). Final acceptance into the Honors program is dependent upon obtaining approval from a potential research supervisor prior to August 7.

Continuation in and graduation from the Honors Psychology program require successful completion of 24 with a minimum GPA of 3.3 in each Fall/Winter. Exceptions to this requirement must be approved by both the Department of Psychology and the Faculty of Science. In addition, students must present a minimum of 48 (but no more than 60) in Psychology courses and a minimum of

72 in Science courses must be taken. A student's program of courses must be approved in advance each year by the Honors Psychology advisor.

Note: The required courses noted in Year 1 and Year 2 below must be taken during the first two years of study.…

194.17.1 Honours in Psychology The Department offers courses leading to the degrees of BSc and BA with Honors in Psychology. Students wishing to emphasize the physical, biological, and mathematical sciences should enrol in the BSc program; those wishing to emphasize the humanities and social sciences should enrol in the BA program. Either program is appropriate for students considering postgraduate training in psychology or in other fields that require these research skills.

Admission into the Honors program is permitted only after completion of a minimum of 48. Final acceptance into the Honors program is dependent upon obtaining approval from a potential research supervisor prior to August 31.

Continuation in and graduation from the Honors Psychology program require successful completion of 24 with a minimum GPA of 3.3 in each Fall/Winter session. Exceptions to this requirement must be approved by both the Department of Psychology and the Faculty of Science. In addition, students must present a minimum of 48 (but no more than 66 senior) in Psychology courses and a minimum of 72 in Science courses. A student's program of courses must be approved in advance each year by the Honors Psychology advisor.

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Faculty of Science Course Changes 2015-2016

Current Proposed CMPUT 274 Introduction to Tangible Computing I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0). This is part 1 of a 2 sequence intensive problem-based introduction to Computing Science. In part 1, the key concepts of procedural programming, basic algorithm design and analysis (lists, queues, trees, sorting, searching), and reactive interfacing with the world are learned by solving a series of problems using the Arduino platform and C/C++. The use of a resource-limited processor with no operating system opens up the inner workings of computing. Development is done using the Linux operating system with the exposed compiler tool chain. Prerequisites: No specific programming experience or discrete-math background is assumed. Math 30 or 31. Note: this course is taught in studio-style, where lectures and labs are blended into 3 hour sessions, twice a week. Enrollment is limited by the capacity of the combined lecture/lab facilities.

CMPUT 274 Introduction to Tangible Computing I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0). This is part 1 of a 2 sequence intensive problem-based introduction to Computing Science. In part 1, the key concepts of procedural programming, basic algorithm design and analysis (lists, queues, trees, sorting, searching), and reactive interfacing with the world are learned by solving a series of problems using the Arduino platform and C/C++. The use of a resource-limited processor with no operating system opens up the inner workings of computing. Development is done using the Linux operating system with the exposed compiler tool chain. Prerequisites: No specific programming experience or discrete-math background is assumed. Math 30 or 31. Note: this course is taught in studio-style, where lectures and labs are blended into 3 hour sessions, twice a week. Enrollment is limited by the capacity of the combined lecture/lab facilities. Credit cannot be obtained for CMPUT 274 if one already has credit for any of CMPUT 174, 175, 201 or 204, except with permission of the Department.

CMPUT 275 Introduction to Tangible Computing II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0). This is part 2 of a 2 sequence intensive introduction to Computing Science. Part 2 expands to add object-oriented programming, a higher level language (Python), and more complex algorithms and data structures such as shortest paths in graphs; caching, memoization, and dynamic programming; client-server style computing; recursion; and limited distributed of computation tasks between the Arduino platform and the traditional desktop in order to explore design tradeoffs. Prerequisite: CMPUT 274. Note: this course is taught in studio-style, where lectures and labs are blended into 3 hour sessions, twice a week. Enrollment is limited by the capacity of the combined lecture/lab facilities

CMPUT 275 Introduction to Tangible Computing II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-6L-0). This is part 2 of a 2 sequence intensive introduction to Computing Science. Part 2 expands to add object-oriented programming, a higher level language (Python), and more complex algorithms and data structures such as shortest paths in graphs; caching, memoization, and dynamic programming; client-server style computing; recursion; and limited distributed of computation tasks between the Arduino platform and the traditional desktop in order to explore design tradeoffs. Prerequisite: CMPUT 274. Note: this course is taught in studio-style, where lectures and labs are blended into 3 hour sessions, twice a week. Enrollment is limited by the capacity of the combined lecture/lab facilities. Credit cannot be obtained for CMPUT 275 if one already has credit for any of CMPUT 174, 175, 201 or 204, except with permission of the Department.

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Current Proposed MATH 100 Calculus I *3.5 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1). Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules. Prerequisites: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent, and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 113, 114, 117 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive *3.0.

MATH 100 Calculus I *3.5 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1). Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules. Prerequisites: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent, and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 144, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive *3.0.

MATH 101 Calculus II *3.5 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1). Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler’s method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3-dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in either MATH 115, 118 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive *3.0.

MATH 101 Calculus II *3.5 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1). Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler’s method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3-dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 146, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive *3.0.

MATH 102 Applied Linear Algebra *3.5 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1). Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants,

MATH 102 Applied Linear Algebra *3.5 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1). Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants,


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Current Proposed matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite MATH 100. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 120 or 125 or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive *3.0.

matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102 or MATH 120 or 125 or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive *3.0.

MATH 113 Elementary Calculus I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-1). Review of analytic geometry. Differentiation and integration of simple functions. Applications. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent. Students who have taken Mathematics 31 are advised to take MATH 114. See Note (3) at the beginning of the Mathematic course listings. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 100, 114, 117 or SCI 100.

MATH 113 Elementary Calculus I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Review of analytic geometry. Differentiation of elementary, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Applications of the derivative. Integration. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent. Students who have taken Mathematics 31 are advised to take MATH 114. See Note (3) at the beginning of the Mathematic course listings. Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 144, or SCI 100.

O MATH 114 Elementary Calculus I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). The course description is the same as for MATH 113. Prerequisites: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31 or equivalent. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in MATH 100, 113, 117 or SCI 100.

O MATH 114 Elementary Calculus I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). The course description is the same as for MATH 113. Prerequisites: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent. See Note (3) at the beginning of the Mathematic course listings. Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 144, or SCI 100.

MATH 115 Elementary Calculus II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Differentiation and integration of trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Indeterminate forms and improper integrals. Techniques of integration. Application. Prerequisite: MATH 113 or 114, or equivalent. Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in either of MATH 101, 118 or SCI 100.

MATH 115 Elementary Calculus II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Inverse trigonometric functions. Techniques of integration. Improper integrals. Applications of the definite integral. Introduction to differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 113 or 114 or 144, or equivalent. Note: Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 146 or SCI 100.

MATH 117 Honors Calculus I *3 (fi 6) (first term, 4-0-0). Functions, continuity,

MATH 117 Honors Calculus I *3 (fi 6) (first term, 4-0-0). Functions, continuity,


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Current Proposed and the derivative. Applications of the derivative. Extended limits and L’Hospital’s rule. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30 and 31 or their equivalents. Notes: This course is designed for students with at least a 80 percent grade in Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Other students may be admitted with the consent of the Department. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in any of MATH 100, 113, 114 or SCI 100. Engineering students will receive a weight of 4.0 units for this course.

and the derivative. Applications of the derivative. Extended limits and L’Hospital’s rule. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30 and 31 or their equivalents. Notes: This course is designed for students with at least a 80 percent grade in Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Other students may be admitted with the consent of the Department. Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 144, or SCI 100. Engineering students will receive a weight of 4.0 units for this course.

MATH 118 Honors Calculus II *3 (fi 6) (second term, 4-0-0). Integration and the Fundamental Theorum. Techniques and applications of integration. Derivatives and integrals of the exponential, and trigonometric functions. Introduction to infinite series. Introduction to partial derivatives. Prerequisite: MATH 117 or its equivalent. Students with MATH 113 or 114 will be admitted with the consent of Department. Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 101, 115 or SCI 100. Engineering students will receive a weight of 4.0 units for this course.

MATH 118 Honors Calculus II *3 (fi 6) (second term, 4-0-0). Integration and the Fundamental Theorum. Techniques and applications of integration. Derivatives and integrals of the exponential, and trigonometric functions. Introduction to infinite series. Introduction to partial derivatives. Prerequisite: MATH 117 or its equivalent. Students with MATH 113 or 114 will be admitted with the consent of Department. Note: Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 146, or SCI 100. Engineering students will receive a weight of 4.0 units for this course.

MATH 125 Linear Algebra I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Systems of linear equations. Vectors in n-space, vector equations of lines and planes. Matrix algebra, inverses and invertibility. Introduction to linear transformations. Subspaces of n-space. Determinants. Introduction to eigenvalues and eigenvectors. The dot product and orthogonality. Applications in a variety of fields, numerical methods. Prerequisites: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1. This course cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 102, 120, or 127.

MATH 125 Linear Algebra I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Systems of linear equations. Vectors in n-space, vector equations of lines and planes. Matrix algebra, inverses and invertibility. Introduction to linear transformations. Subspaces of n-space. Determinants. Introduction to eigenvalues and eigenvectors. The dot product and orthogonality. Applications in a variety of fields, numerical methods. Prerequisites: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1. Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 120, 125 or 127.

MATH 127 Honors Linear Algebra I *3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0). Systems of linear equations; vectors in Euclidean n-space; span and linear independence in Euclidean n-space; dot and cross

MATH 127 Honors Linear Algebra I *3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0). Systems of linear equations; vectors in Euclidean n-space; span and linear independence in Euclidean n-space; dot and cross


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Current Proposed product; orthogonality; lines and planes; matrix arithmetic; determinants; introduction to eigenvectors and eigenvalues; introduction to linear transformations; complex numbers; vector space axioms; subspaces and quotients. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1. Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for Math 102, 120 or 125.

product; orthogonality; lines and planes; matrix arithmetic; determinants; introduction to eigenvectors and eigenvalues; introduction to linear transformations; complex numbers; vector space axioms; subspaces and quotients. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1. Note: Credit can be obtained in at most one of Math 102, 120 ,125 or 127.

MATH 214 Intermediate Calculus I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Infinite Series. Plane curves and polar coordinates. Three dimensional analytic geometry. Partial derivatives. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 209 or MATH 217. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or 115 or 118 or SCI 100 or equivalent.

MATH 214 Intermediate Calculus I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Infinite Series. Plane curves and polar coordinates. Three dimensional analytic geometry. Partial derivatives. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 209 or MATH 217. Prerequisite: MATH 101, 115, 118 , 146, or SCI 100 or equivalent.

MATH 225 Linear Algebra II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Vector spaces. Inner product spaces. Examples of n-space and the space of continuous functions. Gram-Schmidt process, QR factorization of a matrix and least squares. Linear transformations, change of basis, similarity and diagonalization. Orthogonal diagonalization, quadratic forms. Applications in a variety of fields, numerical methods. Prerequisites: A 100-level linear algebra course, and one of Mathematics 31 or a 100-level calculus course. Note: This course cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 227.

MATH 225 Linear Algebra II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Vector spaces. Inner product spaces. Examples of n-space and the space of continuous functions. Gram-Schmidt process, QR factorization of a matrix and least squares. Linear transformations, change of basis, similarity and diagonalization. Orthogonal diagonalization, quadratic forms. Applications in a variety of fields, numerical methods. Prerequisites: A 100-level linear algebra course, and one of Mathematics 31 or a 100-level calculus course. Note: Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 225 or MATH 227.

MATH 227 Honors Linear Algebra II *3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). Review of vector space axioms, subspaces and quotients; span; linear independence; Gram-Schmidt process; projections; methods of least squares; linear transformations and their matrix representations with respect to arbitrary bases; change of basis; eigenvectors and eigenvalues; triangularization and diagonalization; canonical forms (Schur, Jordan, spectral theorem). Prerequisite: MATH 127 or consent of the department. Note:

MATH 227 Honors Linear Algebra II *3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). Review of vector space axioms, subspaces and quotients; span; linear independence; Gram-Schmidt process; projections; methods of least squares; linear transformations and their matrix representations with respect to arbitrary bases; change of basis; eigenvectors and eigenvalues; triangularization and diagonalization; canonical forms (Schur, Jordan, spectral theorem). Prerequisite: MATH 127 or consent of the department. Note: :


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Current Proposed This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for MATH 225.

Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 225 or MATH 227.

MATH 217 Honors Advanced Calculus I *3 (fi 6) (first term, 4-0-0). Axiomatic development of the real number system. Topology of Rn. Sequences, limits and continuity. Multi-variable calculus: differentiation and integration, including integration in spherical and polar coordinates. The differential and the chain rule. Taylor’s Formula, maxima and minima. Introduction to vector field theory. Prerequisites: MATH 118 (or MATH 101, 115 or SCI 100 with consent of Department) and any linear algebra course. Engineering students will receive a weight of 4.0 units for this course.

MATH 217 Honors Advanced Calculus I *3 (fi 6) (first term, 4-0-0). Axiomatic development of the real number system. Topology of Rn. Sequences, limits and continuity. Multi-variable calculus: differentiation and integration, including integration in spherical and polar coordinates. The differential and the chain rule. Taylor’s Formula, maxima and minima. Introduction to vector field theory. Prerequisites: MATH 118 (or MATH 101, 115, 146, or SCI 100 with consent of Department) and any linear algebra course. Engineering students will receive a weight of 4.0 units for this course.

MATH 253 Theory of Interest *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Accumulation and amount functions, effective, nominal, simple, and compound rates, force of interest and discount, simple and general annuities certain, variable annuities and perpetuities, amortization schedules and sinking funds, bonds and other securities, applications, installment loans, depreciation, depletion, capitalized cost. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or 115 or 118 or SCI 100 or equivalent. Corequisite: MATH 209 or 214.

MATH 253 Theory of Interest *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Accumulation and amount functions, effective, nominal, simple, and compound rates, force of interest and discount, simple and general annuities certain, variable annuities and perpetuities, amortization schedules and sinking funds, bonds and other securities, applications, installment loans, depreciation, depletion, capitalized cost. Prerequisite: MATH 101, 115, 118 , 146, or SCI 100 or equivalent. Corequisite: MATH 209 or 214.

MATH 314 Analysis I

*3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0). Construction of real numbers, Heine-Borel and related theorems, differentiation and Riemann integral of functions, topological concepts in metric spaces, sequences, continuous maps, contraction maps, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 209 or 215 or equivalent.

MATH 314 Analysis I

*3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0). Construction of real numbers, Heine-Borel and related theorems, differentiation and Riemann integral of functions, topological concepts in metric spaces, sequences, continuous maps, contraction maps, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 209 or 215 or equivalent. Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 217.

MATH 414 Analysis II

*3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). Differentiation of maps in Rn, implicit function and mapping theorems, sequences of functions, Riemann-Stielties integration, additional topics at the

MATH 414 Analysis II

*3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). Differentiation of maps in Rn, implicit function and mapping theorems, sequences of functions, Riemann-Stielties integration, additional topics at the


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Current Proposed discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 314.

discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 314. Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 317.

MATH 417 Honors Real Variables I

*3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Brief review of set operations and countable sets. Measure theory, integration theory, Lebesgue measure and integrals on R^n, product measure, Tonelli-Fubini theorem. Functions of bounded variation, absolutely continuous functions. Prerequisite: MATH 317 or equivalent.

MATH 417 Honors Real Variables I

*3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Brief review of set operations and countable sets. Measure theory, integration theory, Lebesgue measure and integrals on R^n, product measure, Tonelli-Fubini theorem. Functions of bounded variation, absolutely continuous functions. Prerequisite: MATH 317 or 414 or equivalent.

STAT 141 Introduction to Statistics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Random variables and frequency distributions. Averages and variance. The binomial and normal distribution. Sampling distributions and elementary inference. X2-test for contingency tables. Regression and correlation. Analysis of variance. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, or consent of Department. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in any STAT course, or in PEDS 309, PSYCO 211 or SOC 210.

STAT 141 Introduction to Statistics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Random variables and frequency distributions. Averages and variance. The binomial and normal distribution. Sampling distributions and elementary inference. X2-test for contingency tables. Regression and correlation. Analysis of variance. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, or consent of Department. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in any STAT course, or in PEDS 109, PSYCO 211 or SOC 210.

O STAT 151 Introduction to Applied Statistics I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Data collection and presentation, descriptive statistics. Probability distributions, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem. Point estimation and hypothesis testing. Correlation and regression analysis. Goodness of fit and contingency table. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in any STAT course, or in PEDS 309, PSYCO 211 or SOC 210.

O STAT 151 Introduction to Applied Statistics I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Data collection and presentation, descriptive statistics. Probability distributions, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem. Point estimation and hypothesis testing. Correlation and regression analysis. Goodness of fit and contingency table. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in any STAT course, or in PEDS 109, PSYCO 211 or SOC 210.

STAT 252 Introduction to Applied Statistics II

*3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-2). Methods in applied statistics including regression techniques, analysis of variance and covariance, and methods of data analysis. Applications are taken from Biological, Physical and Social

STAT 252 Introduction to Applied Statistics II

*3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-2). Methods in applied statistics including regression techniques, analysis of variance and covariance, and methods of data analysis. Applications are taken from Biological, Physical and Social


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Current Proposed Sciences, and Business. Credit may be received in at most one of STAT 252, 319, 337, or 341. May not be taken for credit if credit has been received for STAT 368 or 378. Prerequisite: STAT 141 or 151 or equivalent.

Sciences, and Business. Credit may be received in at most one of STAT 252, 319, 337, or 341. May not be taken for credit if credit has been received for STAT 368 or 378. Prerequisite: STAT 141 or 151 or 235 or equivalent.

STAT 265 Statistics I

*3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0). Sample space, events, combinatorial probability, conditional probability, independent events, Bayes Theorem, random variables, discrete random variables, expected values, moment generating function, inequalities, continuous distributions, multivariate distributions, independence. Prerequisite: MATH 115 or SCI 100. Corequisite: MATH 214. Credit may not be obtained for both STAT 265 and STAT 221.

STAT 265 Statistics I

*3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0). Sample space, events, combinatorial probability, conditional probability, independent events, Bayes Theorem, random variables, discrete random variables, expected values, moment generating function, inequalities, continuous distributions, multivariate distributions, independence. Corequisite: MATH 214 or 217. Credit may not be obtained for both STAT 265 and STAT 221.

STAT 266 Statistics II

*3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). Functions of random variables, sampling distributions, Central Limit Theorem, law of large numbers, statistical models for the data, likelihood, parameters and their interpretation, objectives of statistical inference, point and interval estimation, method of moments, basic notions of testing of hypotheses, errors of the first and second kind, significance level, power, p-value. Prerequisites: STAT 265, MATH 214 and 125. Co-requisite: MATH 215 and 225. Credit may not be obtained for both STAT 266 and either of STAT 222 or STAT 366.

STAT 266 Statistics II

*3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). Functions of random variables, sampling distributions, Central Limit Theorem, law of large numbers, statistical models for the data, likelihood, parameters and their interpretation, objectives of statistical inference, point and interval estimation, method of moments, basic notions of testing of hypotheses, errors of the first and second kind, significance level, power, p-value. Prerequisite: STAT 265. Co-requisites: MATH 215 or 317, and 225 or 227. Credit may not be obtained for both STAT 266 and either of STAT 222 or STAT 366.

STAT 512 Techniques of Mathematics for Statistics

*3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Introduction to mathematical techniques commonly used in theoretical Statistics, with applications. Applications of diagonalization results for real symmetric matrices, and of continuity, differentiation, Riemann-Stieljes integration and multivariable calculus to the theory of Statistics including least squares estimation, generating functions, distribution theory. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

STAT 512 Techniques of Mathematics for Statistics

*3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Introduction to mathematical techniques commonly used in theoretical Statistics, with applications. Applications of diagonalization results for real symmetric matrices, and of continuity, differentiation, Riemann-Stieltjes integration and multivariable calculus to the theory of Statistics including least squares estimation, generating functions, distribution theory. Prerequisite: consent of Department.


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Current Proposed STAT 590 Statistical Consulting

*3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0).Data analysis, problem solving, oral communication with clients, issues in planning experiments and collecting data; practical aspects of consulting and report writing. Corequisite: STAT 568 and 578 or their equivalents.

STAT 590 Statistical Consulting

*3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0).Data analysis, problem solving, oral communication with clients, issues in planning experiments and collecting data; practical aspects of consulting and report writing. Corequisite: STAT 568 and 578 or their equivalents.


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Faculty of Science Program Changes 2015-2016

194.16.1 Honors in Physiology

194.16.1 Honors in Physiology

Honors in Physiology is offered by the Department of Physiology in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry through the Faculty of Science. The Honors program is designed to prepare students for advanced study leading to careers in academia, industrial research, or for entry into health-related professions. A choice of courses is available for students with interests in particular branches of the life sciences (e.g., cell and molecular biology, endocrinology, cardiovascular physiology, and neurobiology). Continuation and graduation in the Honors Physiology program requires successful completion of *30 with a minimum 3.3 GPA, in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, second-year students must present a minimum grade of B in PHYSL 212 and PHYSL 214 in order to continue, whereas students who are eligible to enter the program in their third year and have credit in PHYSL 210 must present a minimum grade of A- in order to be admitted. Students must consult the Departmental Advisor prior to registration in each year of the program.

Honors in Physiology is offered by the Department of Physiology in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry through the Faculty of Science. The Honors program is designed to prepare students for advanced study leading to careers in academia, industrial research, or for entry into health-related professions. A choice of courses is available for students with interests in particular branches of the life sciences (e.g., cell and molecular biology, endocrinology, cardiovascular physiology, and neurobiology). Continuation and graduation in the Honors Physiology program requires successful completion of *30 with a minimum 3.3 GPA, in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, second-year students must present a minimum grade of B in PHYSL 212 and PHYSL 214 in order to continue, whereas students who are eligible to enter the program in their third year and have credit in PHYSL 210 must present a minimum grade of A- in order to be admitted. Students must consult the Departmental Advisor prior to registration in each year of the program.

Year 1 Year 1 BIOL 107 CHEM 101, 102, 164 (or 261), 263 (see Note 2) STAT 141 or 151

6 in junior level ENGL or WRS 6 in approved options

BIOL 107 CHEM 101, 102, 164 (or 261), 263 (see Note 2) STAT 141 or 151

6 in junior level ENGL or WRS 6 in approved options

Year 2 BIOCH 200 BIOL 201, 207 PHYS 124, 126 PHYSL 212, 214 PMCOL 201, 202

3 in approved options Year 3 BIOCH 320, 330, 401 PHYSL 310, 372, 401, 403 PMCOL 371

6 in approved options

Year 2 BIOCH 200 BIOL 201, 207 PHYS 124, 126 PHYSL 212, 214 PMCOL 201, 202

3 in approved options Year 3 BIOCH 320, 330 PHYSL 310, 372, 401, 403 PMCOL 371

9 in approved options

Year 4 PHYSL 467 and

18 from PHYSL 400; 405; 444; 501; 513; PHYSL 545 or BIOL 545; NEURO 410; 433 or other 400- or 500-level Science or Non-Science-Non-Arts courses with consent of the Department

6 in other approved options or PHYSL 468 and 469 and

12 from PHYSL 400; 401, 402; 404; 405; 444; 513; PHYSL 545 or BIOL 545; NEURO 410; 433; or other 400- or 500-level Science or Non-Science-Non-Arts courses with consent of the Department

6 in other approved options Notes (1) The program must consist of a minimum of

90 in Science, a minimum of 18 in Arts, and no more than 12 in non-Arts/non-Science options and no more than 42 in junior (100- level) courses.

(2) Honors students in the first year of the program who are unable to take CHEM 263 may take CHEM 263 in second year.

(3) All options must be approved by the Departmental Advisor.

(4) Credit in Science 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 107, 108; CHEM 101, 102, 164; PHYS 144, 146 and 6 Approved Science options.

Year 4 PHYSL 467 and

9 from PHYSL 400; 402; 404; 405; 444; 501; 513; PHYSL 545 or NEURO 443

9 from BIOL 545; NEURO 410 or other 400- or 500- level-Science or Non-Science or Non-Arts courses, with consent of the Department.

6 in other approved options or PHYSL 468 and 469 and

12 from PHYSL 400; 402; 404; 405; 444; 501; 513; PHYSL 545 or BIOL 545; NEURO 410; 433; or other 400- or 500-level Science or Non-Science-Non-Arts courses, with consent of the Department

6 in other approved options Notes (1) The program must consist of a minimum of

90 in Science, a minimum of 18 in Arts, and no more than 12 in non-Arts/non-Science options and no more than 42 in junior (100- level) courses.

(2) Honors students in the first year of the program who are unable to take CHEM 263 may take CHEM 263 in second year.

(3) All options must be approved by the Departmental Advisor.

(4) Credit in Science 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 107, 108; CHEM 101, 102, 164; PHYS 144, 146 and 6 approved Science options.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE Course Changes

2015-2016 Calendar CURRENT PROPOSED BIOL 298 Understanding Biological Research *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3). An introduction to the process of scientific research including the different approaches to research within biology, formulating research questions, hands-on skill development, experimental design, data collection and analysis, critical thinking, communication of findings, ethics, and career opportunities. Students will attend lectures and selected seminars, and participate in biological research under the supervision of an academic staff member in the Department of Biological Sciences. Open to students in Honors and Specialization Programs in the Department of Biological Sciences and/or with consent of department. This course is designed for and required of students wishing to obtain a Research Certificate in Science (Biological Sciences); all students must apply for admission. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or 108 or SCI 100. See the Biological Sciences website for more details at www.biology.ualberta.ca/courses.

BIOL 298 Understanding Biological Research *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3). An introduction to the process of scientific research including the different approaches to research within biology, formulating research questions, hands-on skill development, experimental design, data collection and analysis, critical thinking, communication of findings, ethics, and career opportunities. Students will attend lectures and selected seminars, and participate in biological research under the supervision of an academic staff member in the Department of Biological Sciences. Open to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science with preference given to students in Honors and Specialization Programs in the Department of Biological Sciences, and BSc General students (Biological Sciences major). Consent of Department of Biological Sciences required. All students must apply for admission. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or BIOL 108 or SCI 100. See the Biological Sciences website for more details at www.biology.ualberta.ca/courses.

BIOL 366 Northern Ecology *3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). Examines the ecology of boreal, arctic, and alpine ecosystems, including postglacial history, climate, geology, nutrient cycling and energy flow in forests, wetlands, lakes and marine systems, animal and plant adaptations to cold and current human impacts. Prerequisite: BIOL 208.

BIOL 366 Northern Ecology *3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). Examines the ecology of boreal and arctic ecosystems, including postglacial history, climate, geology, nutrient cycling and energy flow in forests, wetlands, lakes and marine systems, animal and plant adaptations to cold and current human impacts. Prerequisite: BIOL 208. Credit cannot be obtained for BIOL 366 and any of the following courses: REN R 365, 463, 466.

BIOL 468 Problems in Conservation Biology. *3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-0). Seminar and reading course dealing with current problems in conservation biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 367 or ZOOL 465 or REN R 364 and consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 468 and ZOOL 468. O

BIOL 468 Problems in Conservation Biology. *3 (fi 6) (second term, 0-3s-0). Seminar and reading course dealing with current problems in conservation biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 367 or ZOOL 465 or REN R 364 and consent of instructor.

BOT 340 Plant Physiology *3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3). This course explores how plants function. Topics include water transport and the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, photosynthesis and carbon resource utilization, nitrogen nutrition and symbioses, photosensing, and responses to environmental stresses such as attack by pests and pathogens. Laboratories introduce both classical and contemporary methods in plant physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 107; CHEM 101 or 164 or 261; and a 200-level Biological Sciences course or PL SC 221. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 240 and 340. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of BIOL 107 and CHEM 101.

BOT 340 Plant Physiology *3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3). This course explores how plants function. Topics include water transport and the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, photosynthesis and carbon resource utilization, nitrogen nutrition and symbioses, photosensing, and responses to environmental stresses such as attack by pests and pathogens. Laboratories introduce both classical and contemporary methods in plant physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 107; CHEM 101 or 164 or 261; and a 200-level Biological Sciences course or PL SC 221. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 340 and 540. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of BIOL 107 and CHEM 101.

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New course BOT 540 Advanced Plant Physiology

*3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3). This course explores how plants function. Topics include water transport and the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, photosynthesis and carbon resource utilization, nitrogen nutrition and symbioses, photosensing, and responses to environmental stresses such as attack by pests and pathogens. Lectures, assignments and exams are the same as BOT 340 with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Normally, BOT 540 students will also participate in the BOT 340 laboratory component. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 340 and 540.

NEW COURSE CMPUT 404 Web Applications and Architecture

*3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3). Introduction to modern web architecture, from user-facing applications to machine-facing web-services. Topics include: the evolution of the Internet, relevant technologies and protocols, the architecture of modern web-based information systems, web data exchange and serialization, and service-oriented middleware. Prerequisites: CMPUT 301 and 391, or consent of Instructor.

CMPUT 470 Computational Neuroscience *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3L--0). This is an interdisciplinary course covering areas in Computing Science, Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering. It covers three main areas. How do biological systems represent and process information at the level of single neurons? How is this information processed at the level of small neural networks? How this information is used to control body movements. Given the interdisciplinary nature of this course, we will ensure that students first learn the fundamental concepts of other the disciplines before they are applied. Prerequisites: one of PHYSL 372, PMCOL 371, PEDS 302, CMPUT 340, or consent of instructor.

CMPUT 470 Computational Neuroscience *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-3L--0). This is an interdisciplinary course covering areas in Computing Science, Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering. It covers three main areas. How do biological systems represent and process information at the level of single neurons? How is this information processed at the level of small neural networks? How this information is used to control body movements. Given the interdisciplinary nature of this course, we will ensure that students first learn the fundamental concepts of other the disciplines before they are applied. Prerequisites: one of PHYSL 372, PMCOL 371, PEDS 302, CMPUT 340, or consent of instructor. Credit may be obtained in only one of CMPUT 470 or NEURO 496.

231.21 Astronomy, ASTRO Department of Physics Faculty of Science Undergraduate Courses […...]

231.21 Astronomy, ASTRO Department of Physics Faculty of Science Undergraduate Courses […...]

ASTRO 320 Stellar Astrophysics I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Application of physics to stellar formation and stellar evolution; theoretical models and observational comparisons of main sequence stars, white dwarf stars, neutron stars, supernovae, black holes; binary star systems, stellar atmospheres and stellar spectra. Prerequisites: MATH 115 or 118, and PHYS 126 or 146. Pre or corequisite: any 200-level PHYS course. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of MATH 115 and PHYS 126 or 146. Some additional knowledge of astronomy (ASTRO 120 and/or 122) is

ASTRO 320 Stellar Astrophysics I *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Application of physics to stellar formation and stellar evolution; theoretical models and observational comparisons of main sequence stars, white dwarf stars, neutron stars, supernovae, black holes; binary star systems, stellar atmospheres and stellar spectra. Prerequisites: MATH 115 or 118 or 146, and PHYS 126 or 146. Pre or corequisite: any 200-level PHYS course. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of MATH 115 and PHYS 126 or 146. Some additional knowledge of astronomy (ASTRO 120 and/or 122) is advantageous.

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advantageous. ASTRO 322 Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). The interstellar medium and interstellar reddening; galactic structure; kinematics and dynamics of stars in galaxies; quasars; introduction of cosmology. Prerequisites: MATH 115 or 118, and PHYS 126 or 146, and PHYS 208 or 271. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of MATH 115 and PHYS 126 or 146. Previous knowledge of astronomy is advantageous. ASTRO 320 is strongly recommended.

ASTRO 322 Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). The interstellar medium and interstellar reddening; galactic structure; kinematics and dynamics of stars in galaxies; quasars; introduction of cosmology. Prerequisites: MATH 115 or 118 or 146, and PHYS 126 or 146, and PHYS 208 or 271. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of MATH 115 and PHYS 126 or 146. Previous knowledge of astronomy is advantageous. ASTRO 320 is strongly recommended.

ASTRO 465 Stellar Astrophysics II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Stellar interiors and nuclear transformations; energy transport; model stars; variable stars; stellar evolution. Prerequisites: PHYS 310, 271, ASTRO 320, MATH 334.

ASTRO 465 Stellar Astrophysics II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Stellar interiors and nuclear transformations; energy transport; model stars; variable stars; stellar evolution. Prerequisites: PHYS 310, 271, ASTRO 320, MATH 334. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of ASTRO 465 or ASTRO 565.

NEW COURSE (this is the first ASTRO Graduate level course in the ASTRO listings)

Graduate Courses Note:The following undergraduate courses may be taken for credit by graduate students: ASTRO 429, 430, 465; PHYS 415, 420, 472, 481, 485, 499. ASTRO 565 Stellar Astrophysics II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Stellar interiors and nuclear transformations; energy transport; model stars; variable stars; stellar evolution. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of ASTRO 465 or ASTRO 565.

231.140 Geophysics, GEOPH Department of Physics Faculty of Science […..]

231.140 Geophysics, GEOPH Department of Physics Faculty of Science […..]

GEOPH 210 Physics of the Earth *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Structure and evolution of the Earth from a physics-based perspective; use of geophysical data (gravity, magnetic, seismic, thermal, geoelectric) to determine the internal structure of the Earth; dynamics of the Earth, including plate tectonics, mantle convection and the geodynamo; geohazards, volcanoes, earthquakes and magnetic storms; temporal variations in climate and sea level. Prerequisites: one of MATH 101, 115, 118; one of PHYS 126, 146, EN PH 131. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of MATH 115 and PHYS 126 or 146. Note: credit will be given for only one of GEOPH 110 or GEOPH 210.

GEOPH 210 Physics of the Earth *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Structure and evolution of the Earth from a physics-based perspective; use of geophysical data (gravity, magnetic, seismic, thermal, geoelectric) to determine the internal structure of the Earth; dynamics of the Earth, including plate tectonics, mantle convection and the geodynamo; geohazards, volcanoes, earthquakes and magnetic storms; temporal variations in climate and sea level. Prerequisites: one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 146; one of PHYS 126, 146, EN PH 131. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of MATH 115 and PHYS 126 or 146. Note: credit will be given for only one of GEOPH 110 or GEOPH 210.

GEOPH 223 Environmental Geophysics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3). Near surface geophysical imaging techniques with focus on

GEOPH 223 Environmental Geophysics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3). Near surface geophysical imaging techniques with focus on applications in

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applications in hydrogeology, glaciology and environmental studies; rock properties; imaging methods covered include: shallow seismic exploration, magnetic exploration, radiometric techniques, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT); electromagnetic (EM) methods; ground penetrating radar (GPR), application to environmental monitoring, climate change, environmental legislation. Prerequisites: one of MATH 101, 115, 118; one of PHYS 126, 146, EN PH 131. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of MATH 115 and PHYS 126 or 146. Note: Offered alternate years only. Consult Department for course schedule.

hydrogeology, glaciology and environmental studies; rock properties; imaging methods covered include: shallow seismic exploration, magnetic exploration, radiometric techniques, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT); electromagnetic (EM) methods; ground penetrating radar (GPR), application to environmental monitoring, climate change, environmental legislation. Prerequisites: one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 146; one of PHYS 126, 146, EN PH 131. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of MATH 115 and PHYS 126 or 146. Note: Not available to students in Honors or Specialization Geophysics. Note: Offered alternate years only. Consult Department for course schedule.

GEOPH 224 Geophysical Exploration Techniques *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3). Geophysical exploration with focus on techniques relevant to hydrocarbon and mineral exploration; gravity and magnetic exploration techniques; basics of seismic wave propagation in Earth; seismic data processing; the geological interpretation of seismic reflection and refraction data. Prerequisites: one of MATH 101, 115, 118; one of PHYS 126, 146, EN PH 131. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of MATH 115 and PHYS 126 or 146. Note: Not available to students in Honors or Specialization Geophysics. Note: offered alternate years only. Consult Department for course schedule.

GEOPH 224 Geophysical Exploration Techniques *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3). Geophysical exploration with focus on techniques relevant to hydrocarbon and mineral exploration; gravity and magnetic exploration techniques; basics of seismic wave propagation in Earth; seismic data processing; the geological interpretation of seismic reflection and refraction data. Prerequisites: one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 146; one of PHYS 126, 146, EN PH 131. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of MATH 115 and PHYS 126 or 146. Note: Not available to students in Honors or Specialization Geophysics. Note: offered alternate years only. Consult Department for course schedule.

231.217 Physics, PHYS Department of Physics Faculty of Science […..]

231.217 Physics, PHYS Department of Physics Faculty of Science […..]

PHYS 144 Newtonian Mechanics and Relativity *3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3). A calculus-based course for students majoring in the physical sciences. Newtonian mechanics, including kinematics, dynamics, conservation of momentum and energy, rotational motion and angular momentum; special relativistic kinematics and dynamics, including length contraction, time dilation, and the conservation of energy and momentum in special relativity. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Physics 30. Mathematics 31 is strongly recommended. Corequisites: MATH 113 or 114 or 117 or equivalent. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS 124, 144, EN PH 131 or SCI 100.

PHYS 144 Newtonian Mechanics and Relativity *3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-3). A calculus-based course for students majoring in the physical sciences. Newtonian mechanics, including kinematics, dynamics, conservation of momentum and energy, rotational motion and angular momentum; special relativistic kinematics and dynamics, including length contraction, time dilation, and the conservation of energy and momentum in special relativity. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Physics 30. Mathematics 31 is strongly recommended. Corequisites: MATH 144 or 117. Note: MATH 113 or 114 is not acceptable as a co-requisite but may be used as a pre-requisite in place of MATH 144 or 117. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS 124, 144, EN PH 131 or SCI 100.

PHYS 146 Fluids and Waves *3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3). A calculus-based course for students majoring in the physical sciences. Fluid statics and dynamics, elasticity and simple harmonic motion; sound waves, wave properties of light; quantum waves, wave-particle duality. Prerequisite: PHYS 124 (see Note

PHYS 146 Fluids and Waves *3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3). A calculus-based course for students majoring in the physical sciences. Fluid statics and dynamics, elasticity and simple harmonic motion; sound waves, wave properties of light; quantum waves, wave-particle duality. Prerequisite: PHYS 124 (see Note following) or 144. Corequisite: MATH 118 or146. Note:

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following) or 144. Corequisite: MATH 115 or 118 or equivalent. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS 126, 130, 146 or SCI 100. NOTE: To proceed to PHYS 146 after taking PHYS 124, it is strongly recommended that a minimum grade of B- be achieved in PHYS 124.

MATH 115 is not acceptable as a co-requisite but may be used as a pre-requisite in place of MATH 146 or 118. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS 126, 130, 146 or SCI 100. NOTE: To proceed to PHYS 146 after taking PHYS 124, it is strongly recommended that a minimum grade of B- be achieved in PHYS 124.

PHYS 150 Introduction to Physics on Computers for Games and Simulation *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). This course is about a single equation, how that equation governs the evolution of our macroscopic world, and how we approximate solutions to this equation on computers for the purpose of games and simulation. You will study kinematics and the simulation of motion; Newton’s laws; explicit forces and constraint forces; the numerical integration of Newton’s laws for unconstrained and simple constrained motion; linear momentum, collisions and collision detection. By the end, you will have written your own basic physics engines to simulate the motion and interaction of bodies subject to a wide variety of forces, in a physically realistic way to create some simple video games in 2D using the classical laws of physics. Prerequisites: Pure Math 30/Mathematics 30-1; Physics 20; experience with basic programming in a language like javascript

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PHYS 208 Aspects of Modern Physics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Experimental evidence for limitations of classical physics; Einstein’s special theory of relativity; length contraction; time dilation; twin paradox; equivalence of mass and energy; relativistic mass and momentum; the photo-electric effect, the Compton effect, X-ray production and electron diffraction; a discussion of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle and the Schrodinger equation including applications of one dimensional potential wells and barriers; tunnelling; the simple harmonic oscillator; atomic physics; hydrogen atom; periodic table. Prerequisites: PHYS 126 or 146; MATH 113 or 114. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of PHYS 126 or 146 and MATH 113 or 114. Credit may be obtained in only one of PHYS 208 or 271.

PHYS 208 Aspects of Modern Physics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Experimental evidence for limitations of classical physics; Einstein’s special theory of relativity; length contraction; time dilation; twin paradox; equivalence of mass and energy; relativistic mass and momentum; the photo-electric effect, the Compton effect, X-ray production and electron diffraction; a discussion of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle and the Schrodinger equation including applications of one dimensional potential wells and barriers; tunnelling; the simple harmonic oscillator; atomic physics; hydrogen atom; periodic table. Prerequisites: PHYS 126 or 146; MATH 113 or 114 or 144. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of PHYS 126 or 146 and MATH 113 or 114. Credit may be obtained in only one of PHYS 208 or 271.

PHYS 234 Introductory Computational Physics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3). Algorithms for scientific data analysis: sorting methods, polynomial fitting, regression, interpolation, and Fourier analysis: techniques for solving physics and geophysics problems with selected topics from mechanics, waves, geometrical optics and ray tracing, electricity and magnetism, statistical physics, decay processes, quantum physics, signal processing. Prerequisites: PHYS 126 or 146 or EN PH 131, and MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117, and MATH 102 or 120 or 125 or 127. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of PHYS 126 or 146 and MATH 114.

PHYS 234 Introductory Computational Physics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3). Algorithms for scientific data analysis: sorting methods, polynomial fitting, regression, interpolation, and Fourier analysis: techniques for solving physics and geophysics problems with selected topics from mechanics, waves, geometrical optics and ray tracing, electricity and magnetism, statistical physics, decay processes, quantum physics, signal processing. Prerequisites: PHYS 126 or 146 or EN PH 131, and MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 144, and MATH 102 or 125 or 127. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of PHYS 126 or 146 and MATH 114.

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PHYS 261 Physics of Energy *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Energy in its various forms; conservation of energy; basic thermodynamics of ideal gases and phase changes; heat engines and refrigerators; consumption of energy resources; space heating and heat transfer; radioactivity; nuclear fission and nuclear power; alternative and renewable energy resources. Prerequisites: PHYS 124 and 126, or PHYS 144 and 146 (or equivalent), and MATH 113 or 114. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of PHYS 124,126 and MATH 114.

PHYS 261 Physics of Energy *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Energy in its various forms; conservation of energy; basic thermodynamics of ideal gases and phase changes; heat engines and refrigerators; consumption of energy resources; space heating and heat transfer; radioactivity; nuclear fission and nuclear power; alternative and renewable energy resources. Prerequisites: PHYS 124 and 126, or PHYS 144 and 146 (or equivalent), and MATH 113 or 114 or 144. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of PHYS 124,126 and MATH 114.

PHYS 294 General Physics Laboratory *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6). Introduction to methods of experimental physics with examples from modern physics. Prerequisite: MATH 113 or 114 or 117 or 100, and PHYS 126 or 146 or equivalent, or SCI 100. Note: Not to be taken by Specialization or Honors students in Physics, Geophysics or Mathematical Physics. Credit may be obtained in only one of PHYS 294 or 295.

PHYS 294 General Physics Laboratory *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6). Introduction to methods of experimental physics with examples from modern physics. Prerequisite: MATH 113 or 114 or 117 or 100 or 144, and PHYS 126 or 146 or equivalent, or SCI 100. Note: Not to be taken by Specialization or Honors students in Physics, Geophysics or Mathematical Physics. Credit may be obtained in only one of PHYS 294 or 295.

PHYS 295 Experimental and Statistical Methods of Physics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6). Detection of radioactive emissions using a Geiger counter, determination of the absolute zero of temperature using a gas thermometer, and other experiments illustrating the analysis of experimental data. Prerequisites: PHYS 126 or 146, and MATH 115 or 101 or 118. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of PHYS 126 or 146 and MATH 115. Credit may be obtained in only one of PHYS 294 or 295.

PHYS 295 Experimental and Statistical Methods of Physics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6). Detection of radioactive emissions using a Geiger counter, determination of the absolute zero of temperature using a gas thermometer, and other experiments illustrating the analysis of experimental data. Prerequisites: PHYS 126 or 146, and MATH 115 or 101 or 118 or 146. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of PHYS 126 or 146 and MATH 115. Credit may be obtained in only one of PHYS 294 or 295.

PHYS 297 Classic Experiments in Physics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6). Choice of modern physics experiments including speed of light, measurement of e/m, Balmer series in hydrogen, photoelectric effect, and the Millikan oil drop and Franck-Hertz experiments. Prerequisite: PHYS 294 or 295. Corequisites: PHYS 208 or 271. Pre- or corequisites: PHYS 230 or 281, and MATH 101 or 115 or 118 or SCI 100.

PHYS 297 Classic Experiments in Physics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6). Choice of modern physics experiments including speed of light, measurement of e/m, Balmer series in hydrogen, photoelectric effect, and the Millikan oil drop and Franck-Hertz experiments. Prerequisite: PHYS 294 or 295. Corequisites: PHYS 208 or 271. Pre- or corequisites: PHYS 230 or 281, and MATH 101 or 115 or 118 or 146 or SCI 100.

PHYS 301 Particles, Nuclei, and the Cosmos *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Relativity; properties and structure of the nucleus; radioactivity, carbon dating, tracer techniques; nuclear fission; fusion; nuclear reactors; elementary particles and particle accelerators; standard model; astrophysics; cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 208 or 271; MATH 115 or 101 or 118 or SCI 100. Note: This course is not available for credit toward Honors Physics and Mathematical Physics degree

PHYS 301 Particles, Nuclei, and the Cosmos *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Relativity; properties and structure of the nucleus; radioactivity, carbon dating, tracer techniques; nuclear fission; fusion; nuclear reactors; elementary particles and particle accelerators; standard model; astrophysics; cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 208 or 271; MATH 115 or 101 or 118 or 146 or SCI 100. Note: This course is not available for credit toward Honors Physics and Mathematical Physics degree programs. Offered alternate

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programs. Offered alternate years only. Consult Department for course scheduling.

years only. Consult Department for course scheduling.

PHYS 308 Statistical, Molecular, and Solid State Physics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Classical and quantum statistics; fermions; bosons; molecular structure and spectra; molecular bonding; vibrational and rotational states; absorption; stimulated emission; population inversion; lasers; solid state physics; crystal structure; free-electron gas in metals; band theory of solids; semiconductors; semiconductor devices; superconductivity. Prerequisites: PHYS 208 or 271; MATH 115 or 101 or 118 or SCI 100. Note: Not available for credit towards Honours Physics and Mathematical Physics degree programs. Offered alternate years only. Consult Department for course scheduling.

PHYS 308 Statistical, Molecular, and Solid State Physics *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Classical and quantum statistics; fermions; bosons; molecular structure and spectra; molecular bonding; vibrational and rotational states; absorption; stimulated emission; population inversion; lasers; solid state physics; crystal structure; free-electron gas in metals; band theory of solids; semiconductors; semiconductor devices; superconductivity. Prerequisites: PHYS 208 or 271; MATH 115 or 101 or 118 or 146 or SCI 100. Note: Not available for credit towards Honours Physics and Mathematical Physics degree programs. Offered alternate years only. Consult Department for course scheduling.

PHYS 364 Environmental Physics II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Calculation of pollutant concentrations using principles of materials balance; vertical variation of pressure and temperature in the atmosphere; atmospheric stability and the dispersal of air pollutants; water vapour and humidity; blackbody radiation and Earth’s global energy balance; molecular absorption of electromagnetic radiation; the ozone problem; the radon problem. Prerequisites: PHYS 261, and MATH 115 or 101 or 118 or SCI 100. Offered alternate years only. Consult Department for course scheduling.

PHYS 364 Environmental Physics II *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). Calculation of pollutant concentrations using principles of materials balance; vertical variation of pressure and temperature in the atmosphere; atmospheric stability and the dispersal of air pollutants; water vapour and humidity; blackbody radiation and Earth’s global energy balance; molecular absorption of electromagnetic radiation; the ozone problem; the radon problem. Prerequisites: PHYS 261, and MATH 115 or 101 or 118 or 146 or SCI 100. Offered alternate years only. Consult Department for course scheduling.

231.219 Physiology, PHYSL

231.219 Physiology, PHYSL

Undergraduate Courses

Undergraduate Courses

[L] PHYSL 465 Undergraduate Research Project ν3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6). Individual study. Restricted to students in the Physiology Honors Program. Students will spend one term in the laboratory of a faculty member and carry out a laboratory research project. Successful completion of an oral presentation is required at the conclusion of the project. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.

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PSYCO 275 Brain and Behavior *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). An introduction to brain mechanisms involved in sensation, perception, movement, motivation, learning, and cognition, as studied in both humans and lower animals. Prerequisites: PSYCO 104 or SCI 100, STAT 141 or STAT 151and Biology 30 or equivalent. Students enrolled in the BSc Honors Neuroscience program are exempt from the STAT prerequisite. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCO 275 Brain and Behavior *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). An introduction to brain mechanisms involved in sensation, perception, movement, motivation, learning, and cognition, as studied in both humans and lower animals. Prerequisites: PSYCO 104 or SCI 100, and Biology 30 or equivalent. [Faculty of Science]

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PSYCO 304 History of Modern Psychology *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). An overview of the scientific discipline of psychology since the mid 19th century. The focus will be on theories methods, schools, and professions. Prerequisites: PSYCO 104 or SCI 100 and PSYCO 105; one200-level PSYCO offered by the Faculty of Arts; one 200-level PSYCO offered by the Faculty of Science. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in PSYCO 301. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCO 304 History of Modern Psychology *3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0). An overview of the scientific discipline of psychology since the mid-20th century. Prerequisites: PSYCO 104 or SCI 100 and PSYCO 105; one200-level PSYCO offered by the Faculty of Arts; one 200-level PSYCO offered by the Faculty of Science. [Faculty of Science]

FOR EARLY IMPLEMENTATION WINTER 2015 BIOL 335 Principles of Systematics *3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). An introduction to the principles, methods, and applications of biological systematics, including reconstruction of phylogenies, creation of synthetic and cladistic classifications, historical interpretation of geographic distributions, and applications in evolutionary biology. Each student will analyze phylogenetic data and write a description of a species and its relationships. Prerequisite: BIOL 108 or SCI 100 and a 200-level Biological Sciences course; BIOL 321 strongly recommended.

BIOL 335 Principles of Systematics *3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-1s-0). An introduction to the principles, methods, and applications of biological systematics, including reconstruction of phylogenies, creation of classifications, historical biogeography, and applications in evolutionary biology. Each student will analyze phylogenetic data and write a description of a species and its relationships. Prerequisite: BIOL 108 or SCI 100 and a 200-level Biological Sciences course; BIOL 321 strongly recommended.

194.1.1 Honors in Biochemistry 194.1.1 Honors in Biochemistry

Notes (1) Students must receive a grade of not less than B- in all Biochemistry courses credited toward the minimum number required for the degree. (2) Students should consult the Department of Biochemistry for advice about course selection throughout the program. Several alternative course schedules are possible. (3) Group A options are selected from BIOCH 4XX, CHEM, PHYS, MATH, STAT, CMPUT. Group B options are selected from Group A or BIOIN, CELL, GENET, IMIN, MICRB, PHYSL, PMCOL. Group A and B options may not be junior courses. (4) Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 107, CHEM 101, 102,

Notes (1) Students must receive a grade of not less than B- in all Biochemistry courses credited toward the minimum number required for the degree. (2) Students should consult the Department of Biochemistry for advice about course selection throughout the program. Several alternative course schedules are possible. (3) Group A options are selected from BIOCH 4XX, CHEM, PHYS, MATH, STAT, CMPUT. Group B options are selected from Group A or BIOIN, CELL, GENET, IMIN, MICRB, PHYSL, PMCOL. Group A and B options may not be junior courses. (4) Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 107, CHEM 101, 102,

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164, MATH 114, PHYS 124, 126, WRS 101, *3 junior-level MATH or STAT option and *3 Science option.

164, MATH 114, PHYS 124, 126, *3 junior-level MATH or STAT option and *3 Science option.

194.1.2 Specialization in Biochemistry 194.1.2 Specialization in Biochemistry

Notes (1) Students must receive a grade of not less than B- in BIOCH 200, 310, 320 and 330, and C in all other BIOCH courses credited toward the minimum number required for the degree. (2) Students should consult the Department of Biochemistry for advice about course selection throughout the program. Several alternative course schedules are possible. (3) Group A options are selected from BIOCH 4XX, CHEM, CMPUT, MATH, PHYS, STAT. Group B options are selected from Group A or BIOIN, CELL, GENET, IMIN, MICRB, PHYSL, PMCOL. Group A and B options may not be junior courses. (4) Students in the specialization program are strongly encouraged to take BIOCH 498 or 499 as a fourth year Science option. (5) Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 107, CHEM 101, 102, 164, MATH 114, PHYS 124, 126, WRS 101, *3 junior-level MATH or STAT option and *3 Science option.

Notes (1) Students must receive a grade of not less than B- in BIOCH 200, 310, 320 and 330, and C in all other BIOCH courses credited toward the minimum number required for the degree. (2) Students should consult the Department of Biochemistry for advice about course selection throughout the program. Several alternative course schedules are possible. (3) Group A options are selected from BIOCH 4XX, CHEM, CMPUT, MATH, PHYS, STAT. Group B options are selected from Group A or BIOIN, CELL, GENET, IMIN, MICRB, PHYSL, PMCOL. Group A and B options may not be junior courses. (4) Students in the specialization program are strongly encouraged to take BIOCH 498 or 499 as a fourth year Science option. (5) Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 107, CHEM 101, 102, 164, MATH 114, PHYS 124, 126, *3 junior-level MATH or STAT option and *3 Science option.

194.14.2 Specialization in Pharmacology

194.14.2 Specialization in Pharmacology

Year 1 BIOL 107 CHEM 101, 102, 164 or 261 *6 in Arts options ENGL recommended STAT 141 or 151 *9 in Science options from BIOCH, BIOL, CHEM, GENET, MATH, MICRB, PHYS, PHYSL, PMCOL, STAT or ZOOL

Year 1 BIOL 107 CHEM 101, 102, 164 or 261 *6 in Arts options ENGL recommended STAT 141 or 151 *9 in Science options from BIOCH, BIOL, CHEM, GENET, MATH, MICRB, PHYS, PHYSL, PMCOL, STAT or ZOOL

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Year 2 BIOCH 200 CHEM 211, 213, 263 PHYSL 210 or 212 and 214 PMCOL 201, 202 *6 in Arts options Year 3 PMCOL 323, 305, 337, 343, 344 BIOCH 320, 330 *3 in Science options as indicated in Year 1 *3 in Arts options *3 in approved options Year 4 PMCOL 337 *15 from PMCOL 401, 402, 412, 415, 416, 425, 450, 475 *3 in Science options as indicated in Year 1 *3 in Arts options *9 in approved options

Year 2 BIOCH 200 CHEM 211, 213, 263 PHYSL 210 or 212 and 214 PMCOL 201, 202 *6 in Arts options Year 3 PMCOL 323, 305, 337, 343, 344 BIOCH 320, 330 *3 in Science options as indicated in Year 1 *3 in Arts options *3 in approved options Year 4 *15 from PMCOL 401, 402, 412, 415, 416, 425, 450, 475 *3 in Science options as indicated in Year 1 *3 in Arts options *9 in approved options

193.3 BSc General Program 193.3 BSc General Program

The Faculty of Science may permit a student to complete the requirements for a General degree over a period longer than four years or meet the requirements in a shorter time by attending Spring/Summer.

The Faculty of Science may permit a student to complete the requirements for a General degree over a period longer than four years or meet the requirements in a shorter time by attending Spring/Summer. Students wishing to extend their programs beyond four years must first obtain approval of the Senior Associate Dean of Science or designate.

Science Chart 2 Ecology Year 3 and 4 BIOL 321, 330

12 from BIOL 331, 332, 340; BOT 332; ZOOL 371 3 from BIOL 380; BOT 303, 340; ENT 321; GENET

270, 305; IMIN 200; MICRB 311; ZOOL 241, 242, 303 6 from BIOL 322, BOT 306, 310, 314, 321, 322, 330;

ENT 427; ZOOL 351, 352, 405, 406, 407, 408 9 from BIOL 333, 361, 364, 366, 367, 381, 384, 430,

433, 434, 450, 464, 468, 471, 490, 498, 499; MICRB 491; ZOOL 340, 354, 370, 472

3 Arts option 18 approved options

Science Chart 2 Ecology Year 3 and 4 BIOL 321, 330

12 from BIOL 331, 332, 340; BOT 332; ZOOL 371 3 from BIOL 380; BOT 303, 340; ENT 321; GENET

270, 305; IMIN 200; MICRB 311; ZOOL 241, 242, 303 6 from BIOL 322, BOT 306, 310, 314, 321, 322, 330;

ENT 427; ZOOL 351, 352, 405, 406, 407, 408 9 from BIOL 333, 361, 364, 366, 367, 381, 384, 430,

433, 434, 450, 464, 468, 471, 490, 498, 499; MICRB 491; ZOOL 340, 354, 370, 472

3 Arts option

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3 from BIOL 365, 432; MA SC 4XX, ZOOL 434 Available streams include: conservation/wildlife biology, freshwater biology, and plant ecology. Notes (1) MA SC courses on this list are offered at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. (2) Honors students are required to take BIOL 430 and 499 and reduce approved options by 9. (3) Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 107, 108; CHEM 101, 261; EAS 100; MATH 114;

3 Science options and 6 Approved options.

18 approved options 3 from BIOL 365, 432; MA SC 4XX, ZOOL 434

Available streams include: conservation/wildlife biology, freshwater biology, and plant ecology. Notes (1) MA SC courses on this list are offered at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. (2) Honors students are required to take BIOL 430 and 499 and reduce approved options by 9. (3) Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 107, 108; CHEM 101, 164; EAS 100; MATH 114;

3 Science options and 6 Approved options.

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