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FACULTY OF SCIENCE

MEETING OF FACULTY

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

3:00 p.m.

Leacock Council Room - L232

A G E N D A 1. Adoption of Agenda

2. Minutes of October 21, 2014 S-14-10 On Web 3. Business Arising from the Minutes 4. Report of Committee

Academic Committee

- Associate Dean Tamara Western S-14-11 On Web 5. Dean's Business 6. Reports on Actions of Senate Senator Timothy Moore: Senate Meeting of October 22, 2014 Senator David Harpp: Senate Meeting of November 19, 2014 (Report on the Joint Senate-Board Meeting of November 4, 2014 will be postponed to the next Faculty meeting.) 7. Members' Question Period

8. Other Business

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FacultyMinutes21October2014

S-14-10

FACULTY OF SCIENCE Meeting of Faculty

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Leacock Council Room – L232

ATTENDANCE: As recorded in the Faculty Appendix Book. DOCUMENTS: S-13-35, S-14-1 to S-14-9 Dean Grant welcomed new and continuing members to the first Faculty of Science meeting of the year, and called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Dean Grant also welcomed Prof. Tamara Western as the new Associate Dean (Academic) of Science. New Professors, Recently Tenured Professors, and Recently Promoted Full Professors: Dean Grant congratulated the new professors, recently tenured professors, and recently promoted full professors. He presented a gift bag to the professors present. New Professors Dean Grant asked new professors to briefly describe their areas of research.

Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences and Chemistry

Assistant PRESTON Thomas

Computer Science Assistant CAI Yang

Mathematics & Statistics Associate CHEN Linan

Mathematics & Statistics Assistant SABOK Marcin

Mathematics & Statistics Assistant PRZYTYCKI Piotr Tenured Professors:

Biology Associate DANKORT David

Biology Associate MOON Nam-Sung

Chemistry Associate SZUCHMACHER BLUM

Amy

Chemistry Associate BROUHARD Gary

Chemistry Associate MOORES Audrey

Computer Science Associate KRY Paul

Geography Associate BERRANG FORD Lea

Geography Associate FORD James

Geography Associate KALACSKA Margaret

Mathematics & Statistics Associate WALCHER Johannes

Physics Associate WEBB Tracy

Redpath Associate MILLIEN Virginie

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Full Professor

Chemistry Professor PEREPICHKA Dmitrii (1) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Prof. Gyakum moved, seconded by Prof. Mucci, that the Agenda be adopted. The motion carried. (2) RESOLUTION ON THE DEATH OF EMERITUS PROFESSOR JOACHIM (JIM) LAMBEK, DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS 202.1 Prof. Henri Darmon read the resolution: "It is with great sadness that we report the death of Joachim Lambek, who died this past

summer at the age of 91. Jim was one of the pioneers of mathematics at McGill, and indeed in Canada.

"He was born in Leipzig in 1922, and attended a German gymnasium until 1938, when he

was forced to leave by a Nazi decree. He left for England on the Kindertransport, then was interned as an enemy alien at the beginning of the war and sent to Canada. In camp, he combined tree felling with a mathematical apprenticeship with Fritz Rothberger, also interned, and wrote the McGill Junior Matriculation in fall of 1941, while in camp. He was, eventually, released in the spring of 1942. He then entered McGill, and graduated with an honours mathematics degree in 1945.

"If one counts his quite regular presence for seminars until last year, Jim spent over 70 years

at McGill, a presence which, if not a record, must surely be surpassed by very few. He did his graduate work here, obtaining his doctorate in 1950 under the supervision of Hans Zassenhaus, a pioneer in algebra; it was the first McGill mathematics PhD. At the same time he started as a lecturer, then went on to become a professor in 1950. He was made a full professor in 1963. His seminar, started in the 60s, continues to this day.

"Our faculty member’s files from the old days are wonderful things, and give a true idea of

their times, in a way which is gone forever, because of email. Jim’s from the fifties, sixties and seventies abounds in life: suggestions for the chair on whom to hire, and occasionally whom not to; discussions about the library; reports from sabbatical. Jim’s services were much in demand, and there are also letters of offer from quite a few places. The ones from Canada tend to represent McGill as a lost cause in Quebec; plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.

"Jim’s scientific interests were extremely varied, ranging all the way into physics, but centred

on the general theme of algebra, logic, and linguistics. His work was characterised by a conceptual clarity and an aesthetic dimension that was often missing in the work of others in these fields. His early work in the algebra of rings led to recognition; this was followed by foundational work in category theory, most notably in categorical logic, bringing logic into the domain of “structuralist” mathematics. Already in the 1950’s he showed a deep interest in linguistics, and some of his early work has slowly blossomed into a school of “Lambek grammars”. More generally, his work has tended to re-emerge in subsequent years, with repercussions in a wide variety of domains. He was a superb teacher, and supervised over fifty graduate students during his time at McGill.

"Jim retired in 1992, but his presence in the Department was constant until the year before

his death. He continued to hold a research grant until a few years ago, and his last publication dates from 2014, the earliest being in 1951. His career saw the development of

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his discipline in Canada from a rather weak and poor thing to the flourishing enterprise we see today, and he contributed in great measure to this happening. His career was a model for us all. The Faculty extends its condolences to his sons Michael, Larry, and Bernie, and his grandchildren."

The resolution passed unanimously. 202.2 On behalf of the Faculty of Science, Dean Grant thanked Prof. Darmon for a very respectful

tribute to Prof. Lambek. (3) Seating of Student Members S-14-1 203.1 Dean Grant called out the names of the student members, and asked the students present to

introduce themselves. He said that attendance is very much appreciated. (4) Candidates for Degrees (For information) 204.1 Director (Advising Services) Nicole Allard said that the B.A. & Sc. and B.Sc. degree lists had

been e-mailed to chairs/directors for approval, and that as part of this process, the chairs/directors had given the Dean discretionary power to make such changes as would be necessary to prevent injustice.

a) Bachelor of Arts and Science S-14-2 204.2 Director Allard said there were 9 candidates graduating with the B.A. & Sc. degree. In

October 2013, there were 8. The CGPA cut-off for the Dean’s Honour List in June 2014 was 3.86, and 3.70 for Distinction.

b) Bachelor of Science S-14-3 204.3 Director Allard said there were 69 candidates, as opposed to 96 in October 2013, graduating

with a B.Sc. degree. For Dean’s Honour List, the CGPA cut-off was 3.91 and 3.80 for Distinction.

c) Diploma in Environment S-14-4 d) Diploma in Meteorology S-14-5 There were no students graduating with either diploma. (5) MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2014 S-13-35 Prof. Mucci moved, seconded by Prof. Gyakum, that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried. (6) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES - Minutes 906.14 to 906.16, GEOG 205 (AC-13-96) 206.1 Prof. Roulet moved, seconded by Prof. Mucci, that the proposal for GEOG 205, which had

been tabled at the Meeting of May 22, 2014, be taken off the table and be put to a vote. The motion carried. 206.2 Prof. Roulet moved, seconded by Prof. Gyakum, that GEOG 205 be included on the list of

Approved Freshman Science Courses.

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The motion carried. (7) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a) Nominating Committee S-14-6 207.1 The Nominating Committee consists of the Science Senate Representatives.

2) Science Chairs’ Council (For Information) 207.2 The Science Chairs’ Council serves as an advisory committee to the Dean, and consists

of the Dean, the Associate Dean (Academic), the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Education), the Director of Advising Services, and the heads of all units in the Faculty of Science, including the MSE and the Redpath Museum.

3) Tenure Committee (For Information)

4) Committee On Student Standing (For Approval)

207.3 The Committee on Student Standing reviews student appeals of decisions made by the

Director of Advising Services. Prof. Roulet moved, seconded by Prof. Green, that the membership of the Committee on

Student Standing be approved. The motion carried.

5) Academic Committee (For Approval) 207.4 The Academic Committee reviews and approves all academic content taught in the

Faculty of Science. Prof. Grütter moved, seconded by Prof. Bell, that the membership of the Academic

Committee be approved. The motion carried.

6) Scholarships Committee (For Approval) 207.5 The Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education serves as the Chair of the

Science Scholarships Committee. Prof. Grütter moved, seconded by Prof. Blanchette, that the membership of the

Scholarships Committee be approved. The motion carried.

7) Leo Yaffe & Principal's Prizes Committee (For Approval) 207.6 The Leo Yaffe and Principal's Prizes Committee recommends candidates for these

awards for excellence in teaching. Prof. Roulet moved, seconded by Prof. Lydon, that the membership of the Leo Yaffe &

Principal’s Prizes Committee be approved. The motion carried.

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8) Council of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (For Approval)

207.7 Representatives of all faculties sit on the Council of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

(CGPS). Prof. Mucci moved, seconded by Prof. Roulet, that the Science members be approved

for the membership of the CGPS. The motion carried.

(9) B.A. & Sc. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (PAC) 207.8 The B.A. & Sc. PAC reviews changes and coordinates the administration of the B.A. &

Sc. degree programs. Only the Science membership is for approval by the Faculty of Science.

Prof. Mucci moved, seconded by Prof. Roulet, that the Science membership of the B.A.

& Sc. PAC be approved. The motion carried. b) Scholarships Committee S-13-36 207.9 Associate Dean Kaspi, Chair of the Science Scholarships Committee, said that the In-

course Scholarships Report lists awards given to continuing students based on their grades for the 2013-2014 academic year. The cut-off for receiving a monetary award for B.Sc. and B.A. & Sc. students was 4.00 SGPA, and for the Dean’s Honour List designation, 3.95 for B.Sc. students and 3.87 for B.A. & Sc. students.

c) Academic Committee S-14-7 The Academic Committee approved the following on Tuesday, 23 September 2014: SECTION A: New Courses 1) Redpath Museum REDM 511 Advanced Museum-Based Science AC-14-1 3 credits 207.10 Associate Dean Western introduced the new course REDM 511, and said that it will build

on current Redpath Museum courses. Associate Dean Western moved, seconded by Prof. Green, that the course be adopted. The motion carried. 2) Medical Physics MDPH 396 Undergraduate Research Project AC-14-3 3 credits 207.11 Associate Dean Western said MDPH 396 was a further addition to the 396-series of

undergraduate research courses. Associate Dean Western moved, seconded by Prof. Grütter, that the course be adopted.

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The motion carried. SECTION B: (For Information) 1) Computer Science - Cotutelle Program (Ph.D. Program) AC-14-4 207.12 Associate Dean Western said that while the current Cotutelle Program, similar in concept

to an undergraduate ad hoc program, had already been approved, and was being presented to the Faculty for information, in future, such programs should need approval by the Academic Committee.

207.13 Additionally, the current program specifies that a minimum number of publications must

be achieved before a thesis submission, but the Academic Committee feels that this should not be the case in future similar programs. A particular number of publications may be recommended, but not required.

207.14 Associate Dean Western moved, seconded by Prof. Mucci, that for future programs

similar to the current Cotutelle Program, the Faculty of Science will not require a specific number of publications prior to thesis submission.

The motion carried. 2) Courses on Dean’s Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research List (DMURL)AC-14-2 207.15 Associate Dean Western said that Document AC-14-2 represents an updated list of

courses eligible for the DMURL. GEOG 460, Research in Sustainability, had been added to the list, and MDPH 396 (above) will be added once approved by SCTP.

3) B.Sc. Global Designation AC-14-5 207.16 Associate Dean Western said that the B.Sc. Global Designation, which had been passed

by the Faculty of Science in December 2012, will recognize students who have broadened themselves by going beyond the standard requirements of a B.Sc. degree, as specified in Document AC-14-5. The Faculty is currently in the process of preparing for implementation of the Designation, and Associate Dean Western will be presenting the proposal to APC on 30 October 2014.

d) Committee on Student Standing (CSS) S-14-8 207.17 Director (Advising Services) Allard said that the Committee on Student Standing

considers appeals by students regarding decisions made by the Director of Advising Services.

207.18 As in Document S-14-8, the CSS had rejected one appeal. (8) DEAN’S BUSINESS a) Enrolment S-14-9 208.1 Associate Dean Western gave a summary of the admissions process. Applicants to

McGill are considered as coming from different pools: CEGEPs, Ontario high schools, rest-of-Canada high schools, U.S. high schools and overseas high schools. Different pools are given different admissions threshold, to allow for differences in grading schemes, and to generate appropriate percentages of incoming students from each pool.

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Admissions threshold are based on previous years' experiences which give an indication as to the number of offers for admission that should be generated. Offers to students are made on a rolling basis, with earlier offers made to students with higher grades and to international students, who require more documentation (visas, etc.).

208.2 CEGEP students enter U1, other students enter U0. 208.3 Freshman students apply to one of two groups: - Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences (BBL group) - Physical, Earth, Math and CS (PEMC group) 208.4 U1 Students apply to one of three groups: - Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences (BBL group) - Physical, Earth, Math and CS (PEMC group) - Neuroscience (NEUR group) 208.5 U1 (CEGEP) students can freely change majors within their group or apply for an

intrafaculty transfer between groups, although it is difficult to transfer into the BBL or NEUR group.

208.6 At the end of their U0 year, freshman students can freely choose a major from within their

group or apply for a transfer to another group, including the NEUR group. 208.7 Associate Dean Western went over the admissions cut-off levels for 2014-2015. All were

high, perhaps too high in some cases. However, the actual admissions were very close to the targets.

208.8 Another statistic tracked is yield — the percentage of offers made that result in

registration. For 2014-2015, most yields were slightly lower than previous years. There was a little better yield for the BBL group than the PEMC group, and it would be worthwhile to try to increase the PEMC yield.

208.9 Registrations for all years were slightly lower for 2014-2015, because of lower target

levels. The U0 load (students taught in Freshman courses) was a little below 1000 for 2014. It is important to keep a close eye on this figure, since the Freshman capacity of the Faculty is between 1000 and 1100.

208.10 There is more interest on the part of students in the BBL and NEUR groups than in the

PEMC group and this is reflected in the fraction of PEMC students in U0. It had been around 30% in previous years, but for 2014-2015 it dropped to 27%. A good target to aim for would be 40%, and obviously more work needs to be done on this.

208.11 Some ways to increase registration in the PEMC group: watch cut-offs, which are slightly

high; put more effort into PEMC recruitment, including at Francophone CEGEPs and high schools outside Québec; encourage intrafaculty transfer to PEMC; let students know that it is possible to go into Medicine via the PEMC group.

208.12 For interfaculty transfers, there was a 2.5% net loss for the B.Sc., and an approximately

4% loss for the B.A. & Sc. The latter figure is lower than in the past. 208.13 January admissions are only for CEGEP students and McGill graduates seeking a

second degree. Admissions in January are only into the PEMC group.

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208.14 The most important challenges ahead are to increase interest in the PEMC group, and to ensure that international students are of the same calibre as Canadian students.

208.15 Dean Grant thanked Associate Dean Western for a very clear and informative

presentation. b) Announcements 208.16 Dean Grant made the following announcements: 208.17 (i) The members of the Advisory Committee for the Selection Committee of the

Dean of Science are:

Faculty Representatives: Niky Kamran (Math & Stats) Paul Lasko (Biol.) Tim Moore (Geogr.) Karine Auclair (Chem.) Senate Representatives: Elena Bennett (NRS) Andrew Kirk (Engr.) Steve Maguire (Mgt.) Michel Tremblay (Cancer Res. Ctr) Board of Governors Representatives: Kappy Flanders Lorne Trottier Student Representatives: Jeremy Goh, SSMU Representative TBD, SSMU Representative TBD, PGSS Representative

Secretary: Stephen Strople

208.18 (ii) The Faculty of Science received two Principal's Prizes for Excellence in Teaching:

- At the Assistant Professor Level - Gary Brouhard (Biology) - At the Faculty Lecturer Level - Eyad Atallah (Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences)

208.19 (iii) The Principal's Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers was awarded to: - Assistant Professor Jonathan Davies (Biology) 208.20 (iv) Robin Rogers will be coming to McGill as the Canada Excellence Research Chair

in Green Chemistry and Green Chemicals. (9) REPORT ON ACTIONS OF SENATE Please note that the entire Minutes of Senate are available on the Web at

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/senate-2014-2015/senate-meeting-documents - Prof. John Gyakum: Senate Meeting of September 17, 2014 1. Welcoming remarks (Principal Fortier)

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/senate-2014-2015/senate-meeting-documents

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Principal Fortier welcomed everyone, and reported that Provost Masi had to convey his regrets. He had important outside business, with no possibility of rescheduling.

Principal Fortier welcomed in particular the new and returning senators, and proceeded

to outline a few key procedures of Senate:

1. The first three rows for senators, visitors sit at back 2. Use of laptops and other electronic devices are fine, but there are no recordings, no

postings or sending of deliberations 3. As approved last year, there is live streaming

Meetings are recorded on the senate website until the minutes have been approved at the next Senate meeting of October 22, 2014.

2. Memorial Tributes: Professors Ellen Aitken and Roderick Macdonald Professor Ellen Aitken tribute was given by Acting Dean of Religious Studies, Ian

Henderson. Professor Roderick Macdonald tribute was given by Faculty of Law Dean Daniel Jutras. The Senate unanimously approved both tributes. 3. Report of the Steering Committee [Consent item] Senate approved the minutes of the previous Senate meeting (May 14, 2014), granted

speaking rights for various individuals listed on the agenda, approved the holding of a Confidential Session for the purpose of discussion of the Report of the Honorary Degrees and Convocation Committee, and approved the Agenda (September 17, 2014).

4. Business Arising This is a new agenda item recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee on the Enhancement

of Senate Meetings The May 2014 Senate meeting was held in the Moot Court Room in the Faculty of Law in

an effort to assess whether this was a better venue than that of Leacock 232. The majority view is that Leacock 232 is a better venue, as a consequence of surveying the membership after that meeting.

The possibility of an earlier start time (such as at 1:30 PM) was addressed. This was not

implemented, as an earlier starting time would generate more conflicts with Senators’ teaching commitments.

Nevertheless, among the Committee’s recommendations that have been implemented

includes:

A. The distribution in advance of each meeting, the written answers to formal written questions from Senators

B. Powerpoint slides to be presented at Senate should be limited to only a few slides. C. The advance notice of Senate meeting dates to student groups, to facilitate the

setting up of bake sales for treats to Senators and Visitors at the Senate meeting room entrance.

5. Chair’s Remarks The Chair noted that several remarks are appropriate, considering the lengthy gap since

the May 2014 meeting: First, the Chair congratulated all parties on the implementation of a very successful

Freshman Orientation week.

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McGill welcomed about 6400 undergraduates, 1600 M. Sc., and 500 Ph. D. students. Among the new students, 57% are female. Geographical representations included 52% from Quebec, 23% from other Canadian Provinces and Territories, and about 24% from other countries. So, the total of 8500 is about the same as in the previous year. Such a diverse student community enhances the learning environment.

Next, University rankings:

A. QS Survey McGill was ranked 21

st , and the U. of Toronto was ranked 20

th. The ranking is good,

considering McGill’s financial constraints. Other universities enjoy better financial situations. Canadian universities overall fared

well, with 10 being ranked in the top 10 of 200. - In the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities, released in mid-August,

McGill dropped from 58th to 67th place; the Principal noted that the Shanghai ranking uses narrower criteria than the QS. Yearly fluctuations are expected in such a narrow-scope of metrics, such as Nobel Prizes, etc., for rankings.

- Two more rankings are expected in the next few weeks: the one produced by Macleans and the one produced by the Times Higher Education Supplement.

In the period allocated for questions or comments pertaining to the Principal's remarks,

Senator Richard referred to a recent article in which the Rankings Editor of the Times Higher Education Supplement defined what a university must have to achieve a high ranking, notably the financial resources needed to attract and retain leading scholars and to build facilities. Principal Fortier concurred that a great deal of money is needed to be top-ranked university, but she added that one must also consider what a university does with the resources that it has; if value for money were a ranking criterion, McGill would be at top of the rankings.

B. Government relations

On the subject of government relations (the financial aspect of which she will discuss under the agenda item for formal questions), Principal Fortier reported that she had attended the Quebec government's Forum des idées last week. The focus of this three-day meeting was on innovation. The Premier attended the entire three-day forum (Friday through Sunday), as did most of the Ministers. It is clear to the Chair that McGill stands out as a model university for Quebec Society.

On the federal scene, the Standing Committee on Finance is receiving briefs and hearing

presentations that will assist the government in preparing the next budget. McGill has submitted a brief and has been invited to appear before the Committee. The brief includes three primary components: Maintain priority investments in granting councils. Next, continue to find excellence-based recruiting and Chair programs. Finally, invest in such research training initiatives, as CREATE. Principal Fortier will be chairing an AUCC committee on digital infrastructure.

As an extension of the Principal's remarks, V.-P. Di Grappa provided an update on the

McTavish Street construction work. Based on contractor estimates and on the university’s observations, it appears that the work may be completed in late October, more likely into November. Although we have no control over the activities, there are continuous communications with the city to address the safety issues for pedestrians. To enhance pedestrian security, one more signal person has been added to the work site (bringing the total up to four), and improvements in signage and fencing have been made.

The Principal mentioned that there were too many honors (kudos) to mention.

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Nevertheless, two items are noteworthy for the Faculty. The Royal Society of Canada announced 90 new Fellows, including the Faculty’s Nigel Roulet of Geography, and Daniel Wise of Mathematics and Statistics.

Part "A" – Questions and Motions by Members 1. Question Regarding the Potential Impact on McGill of the 2014-2015 Quebec

Budget and Spending Estimates Under the agenda point for formal questions, Senators Greenspon, Rourke, Godil and

Benrimoh posed a question regarding the potential impact on McGill of the 2014-2015 Quebec budget and spending estimates. Principal Fortier answered the question via a short PowerPoint presentation

(http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/4a._question_re_qc_2014 15_budget_with_response.pdf)

The Principal responded to a follow-up question, by indicating that, although the

government will not be providing McGill with as much money as it had originally promised, it does not appear that this lower level of funding will put McGill into a crisis situation because McGill, in developing this year's budget, had anticipated that this situation might occur. The budget includes various additional investments that the University would have wanted to make if the funding had been available for them, but which will need to be postponed in the new financial situation. We are still moving in the direction that we want, but not at the pace that we would have wanted.

In response to questioning as to whether she was saying that there would not be cuts,

Principal Fortier responded that it is still too early to be sure. McGill only received the government's règles budgétaires document in early September, four months into the new fiscal year, and this 180-page document is built around detailed enrolment assumptions that the Administration is now examining to assess their validity. It will take at least a month, and probably longer, to determine how much confidence we can have in the accuracy of the government's enrolment estimates. Moreover, some parts of the funding envelope have not yet been distributed. The Principal indicated that further consultations with the community will likely occur as the full implications of the budget become evident.

2. Question Regarding Follow-up to the Joint Board-Senate Meeting on Mental

Health The second formal question, from Senators Rourke and Stewart-Kanigan, was a follow-

up to the Joint Board-Senate Meeting on Mental Health. It was answered by Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) Dyens. (http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/4b._question_re_mental_health_strategy_with_response.pdf).

Highlights of the response included the fact that the university has composed several pre-

arrival advising tools, including: -

related steps that new students should be taking and when. were produced, explaining the importance of academic

advising, and the different types of advising resources to which students have access.

and improved on the courses and programs website. lable to

newly admitted students

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/4a._question_re_qc_2014%2015_budget_with_response.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/4a._question_re_qc_2014%2015_budget_with_response.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/4b._question_re_mental_health_strategy_with_response.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/4b._question_re_mental_health_strategy_with_response.pdf

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-person drop-in hours at Service Point from August 22 – September 5

(including residence move-in weekend). In total, 224 of the 267 students seen during this time were new students.

Followup questions included whether mental health resources are available to the

university staff. Ms. Jana Luker, the Student Services Executive Director, responded the staff does have access to the university’s mental health services.

Another question was raised as to how the university intends to respond to spikes in

demand, to which Ms. Luker responded that McGill has a plan to provide access services outside of the campus.

3. Question Regarding the Promotion of Consent and Safer Spaces on Campus The third and final question, posed by Senators Ibrahim and Stewart-Kanigan, concerned

the promotion of consent and safer spaces on campus; it was answered by Deputy Provost Dyens (http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/4c._question_re_consent_and_safer_spaces_with_response.pdf)

A followup question from Senator Stewart-Kanigan inquired as to whether the university

intends to focus on consent training for athletes. Senator Dyens responded that the University is not targeting athletes, as all McGill students should be treated in the same manner.

Senator Ibrahim questioned whether student safety efforts are made for students who are

not Freshmen. Senator Dyens and Costopoulos responded that the focus on Freshman at the beginning of the academic year is important, as this is their first university experience, and that establishing standards for behavior early in their career is an important benchmark.

Annual Report Concerning the Investigation of Research (D14-01) Misconduct (2013-2014) Information Dr. Rose Goldstein, Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations)/ Professor Abraham Fuks, Research Integrity Officer Senate next received for information the annual report concerning the investigation of

research misconduct, which was presented by Professor Abraham Fuks, McGill's Research Integrity Officer (http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/5._d14-01_research_misconduct_report_memo_and_appendix_2.pdf ).

Professor Fuks noted that six allegations were received during 2013-2014, with the

majority being initiated from outside campus. Senator Hastings remarked that most of the allegations originated from outside McGill

and wondered what might be behind this situation. Professor Fuks answered that the sample size is too small to interpret, but speculated that the situation may reflect a greater awareness of research integrity issues within the academic world. The pressure to obtain grants is perhaps also driving some researchers to push the boundaries of research integrity. There may also be a greater temptation among researchers to try to find fault with the papers of other researchers, given the increasing volume of electronic publications and the availability of tools that can be used to scrutinize them.

2. 457th Report of the Academic Policy Committee (D14-02)

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/4c._question_re_consent_and_safer_spaces_with_response.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/4c._question_re_consent_and_safer_spaces_with_response.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/5._d14-01_research_misconduct_report_memo_and_appendix_2.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/5._d14-01_research_misconduct_report_memo_and_appendix_2.pdf

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Professor Lydia White, Associate Provost (Policies, Procedures & Equity) Approval The report was presented by Associate Provost White (http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/6._d14-

02_457th_apc_report_with_appendix_2.pdf ) Professor White explained that Senate approval for the creation of the B. Eng. (Major in

Bioengineering). Though this program had already been approved by Senate in 2011, the provincial authorities had asked for revisions in the program. The proposed program, with the requested revisions, was provided to the Senate for approval.

The Senate approved this proposal. Annual Report of the Committee on Student Services (2013-2014) (D14-03) Professor Ollivier Dyens, Deputy-Provost (Student Life and Learning) Information The report, for information, was presented by Deputy Provost Dyens

(http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/7._d14-03_css_annual_report_2013-2014_memo_and_appendix_1.pdf )

In response to a comment by Senator Lu, Senator Dyens acknowledged that there is a

disproportionately large representation of students from Canada and the United States, who are taking advantage of the university’s mental health services. Senator Dyens indicated that the University is working with student organizations (e. g., the PGSS), to reach out to Asian cultural groups.

Addressing Senator Rourke’s comment that 80% of students seeking mental health

services are first-year students, Ms. Luker indicated that these students have both an awareness and ready access to such services. Once a student moves off campus, they are more likely to seek these services in their own communities.

Though Senator Bader noted that Continuing Education students are not eligible to

receive university mental health services, the MACES (McGill Association for Continuing Education Students) would like to address the possibility of providing mental health services to this group of students.

4. Annual Report on the Policy on Harassment, Sexual Harassment and (D14-04) Discrimination Prohibited by Law (2013-2014) Information Professor Lydia White, Associate Provost (Policies, Procedures & Equity) (http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/8._d14-

04_harassment_report_memo_with_appendix_1.pdf ). Associate Provost White, in presenting this report for information, noted that there were

fewer complaints compiled in 2013-14 than in previous years. Senator Benrimoh noted that most of the cases stop at the inquiry stage, and wondered

whether this indicates that the policy is not fulfilling its function. Associate Provost White responded that this interpretation is not necessarily what is going on. The Social Equity and Diversity Education Office is often contacted for information purposes; individuals who do so sometimes choose to pursue their case through other means, for instance by going to a Dean. When people go elsewhere, for whatever reason, the university is not able to track what happens subsequently.

Senator Lu said that there is a need to collect information on a more global level, in order

to understand how cases are handled in other venues and to get a better grasp of the overall situation. Professor White answered that she would look into whether this is feasible, with one potential obstacle being that of confidentiality.

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/6._d14-02_457th_apc_report_with_appendix_2.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/6._d14-02_457th_apc_report_with_appendix_2.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/7._d14-03_css_annual_report_2013-2014_memo_and_appendix_1.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/7._d14-03_css_annual_report_2013-2014_memo_and_appendix_1.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/8._d14-04_harassment_report_memo_with_appendix_1.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/8._d14-04_harassment_report_memo_with_appendix_1.pdf

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4. Annual Report of the Joint Board-Senate Committee on Equity (2013-2014) (D14-

05) Professor Lydia White, Associate Provost (Policies, Procedures & Equity)

Information Associate Provost White presented, for information, the annual report of the Joint Board-

Senate Committee on Equity (http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/9._d14-

05_jbsce_memo_and_appendix.pdf). Senator White indicated that the Award for Equity and Community Building will be more

publicized than it has been in the past. The recently created Subcommittee on Family Care will be examining family-related issues on campus during the 2014-15 year. Professor White said that the Committee on Equity will support a revised university mission statement that includes embracing diversity.

Senator Stewart-Kanigan inquired as to why the request to raise the Hiawatha Wampum

Belt flag on such notable occasions as Aboriginal Day, was rejected by the university. The Secretary-General responded that the request to raise the flag on Aboriginal Day (June 21, 2014) had not been received in enough time for consideration, but that the request to raise the flag in 2015 would be considered.

6. Report of the Senate Nominating Committee (D14-06) Professor Martin Grant, Dean of the Faculty of Science Approval Senate approved the report of the Senate Nominating Committee, which was presented

by Dean Grant (http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/10._d14-

06_report_of_the_nominating_committee.pdf). 7. Other Business There was no other business. Confidential Session 8. Report of the Honorary Degrees and Convocations Committee (D14-07) Professor David Harpp, University Marshal Approval Senate adjourned at approximately 4:30 PM. (10) MEMBERS’ QUESTION PERIOD There were no members’ questions. (11) OTHER BUSINESS There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/9._d14-05_jbsce_memo_and_appendix.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/9._d14-05_jbsce_memo_and_appendix.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/10._d14-06_report_of_the_nominating_committee.pdf

http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/files/senate/10._d14-06_report_of_the_nominating_committee.pdf

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

Report to Faculty of Science Meeting

The Academic Committee approved the following on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 and Tuesday, November 25, 2014. I. MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2014 Courses and Programs 1. Physics PHYS 447 Applications of Quantum Mech. AC-14-9 Changes: course number [from -436], title, restrictions 3 credits PHYS 580 Introduction to String Theory AC-14-10 Course retirement 3 credits 2. Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences New Course to be Included in List of Freshman Courses ATOC 100 Extr.-Weath. & Clim.-Chg Phys. AC-14-11 3 credits 3. Mathematics & Statistics Course renumberings: AC-14-12 MATH 454 [from -354] Honours Analysis 3 (3 credits) MATH 455 [from -355] Honours Analysis 4 (3 credits) MATH 456 [from -370] Honours Algebra 3 (3 credits) MATH 457 [from -371] Honours Algebra 4 (3 credits) MATH 458 [from -380] Honours Differential Geometry (3 credits) MATH 475 [from -375] Honours Partial Differential Equations (3 credits) Program Changes: - B.Sc. Major in Mathematics AC-14-13 4. Computer Science B.Sc. Program Revisions: - Major in Computer Science AC-14-14 - Honours in Computer Science AC-14-15 - Major in Software Engineering AC-14-16 - Honours in Software Engineering AC-14-17 - Liberal Program: Core Science Component in Software Engr. AC-14-18 B.A. & Sc. Program Revision: - Major Concentration in Software Engineering AC-14-19 B.A. Program Revision - For Information: - Major Concentration in Software Engineering 5. Minor Course Change Report (For information) AC-14-8 6. Proposal to Modify M.D.,C.M. Prerequisites and MED-P Curriculum AC-14-21A

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II. MEETING OF NOVEMBER 25, 2014 Courses and Programs 1. Neuroscience Minor in Neuroscience AC-14-7 2. Anatomy & Cell Biology ANAT 214 Systemic Human Anatomy AC-14-24 Changes: course activities, supplementary Calendar information 3 credits 3. McGill School of Environment B.Sc. Program Changes: - Major in Environment: Biodiversity and Conservation Domain AC-14-25 B.Sc. (Ag. Env. Sc.) Program Changes – For Information: - Major in Environment: Biodiversity and Conservation Domain 4. Chemistry CHEM 283 (New) Intro Phys Chem Lab AC-14-26 2 credits CHEM 345 Intro to Quantum Chem AC-14-27 Changes: title, prerequisites 3 credits CHEM 355 Appl of Quantum Chemistry AC-14-28 Changes: title, description 3 credits CHEM 482 Organic Chem:Natural Products AC-14-29 Changes: number [from -382], restrictions 3 credits Program Changes: - Major in Chemistry AC-14-30 - Honours in Chemistry AC-14-31 - Major in Chemistry with Bio-organic Option AC-14-32 - Honours in Chemistry with Bio-organic Option AC-14-33 - Major in Chemistry with Materials Option AC-14-34 - Honours in Chemistry with Materials Option AC-14-35 New Programs: - Major in Chemistry with Measurement Option AC-14-36 - Honours in Chemistry with Measurement Option AC-14-37 5. Pharmacology & Therapeutics PHAR 200 (New) Introduction to Pharmacology 1 AC-14-38 1 credit PHAR 201 (New) Introduction to Pharmacology 2 AC-14-39 1 credit PHAR 390 (New) Laboratory in Pharmacology AC-14-40 3 credits PHAR 505 (New) Structural Pharmacology AC-14-41 3 credits PHAR 565 (New) Epigenetic Drugs and Targets AC-14-42 3 credits Course Changes: PHAR 508 Drug Discovery and Develop. 3 AC-14-43

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Changes: number [from -558]; course activities, title, Description, prerequisites, restrictions, supplementary Calendar Information 3 credits PHAR 562 Neuropharmacology AC-14-44 Changes: title, description, prerequisites 3 credits PHAR 563 Endocrine Pharmacology AC-14-45 (Changes: title, prerequisites, description, restrictions Supplementary Calendar info 3 credits Program Changes: - Minor in Pharmacology AC-14-46 - Major in Pharmacology AC-14-47 - Honours in Pharmacology AC-14-48 6. Earth & Planetary Sciences EPSC 240 (New) Geology in the Field AC-14-49 3 credits Course Changes: EPSC 210 Introductory Mineralogy AC-14-50 Change in description 3 credits EPSC 312 Spectroscopy of Minerals AC-14-51 Course Retirement 3 credits EPSC 331 Field School 2 AC-14-52 Change in prerequisite 3 credits EPSC 341 Field School 3 AC-14-53 Change in prerequisite 3 credits EPSC 423 Igneous Petrology AC-14-54 Change in prerequisite 3 credits EPSC 445 Metamorphic Petrology AC-14-55 Change in prerequisite 3 credits EPSC 452 Mineral Deposits AC-14-56 Change in prerequisite 3 credits EPSC 530 Volcanology AC-14-57 Change in prerequisite 3 credits Program Changes: - Major in Geology (Renamed from Major in Earth & Planetary Sciences) AC-14-58 - Honours in Planetary Sciences AC-14-59 - Honours in Geology (Renamed from Honours in Earth Sciences) AC-14-60 7. Minor Course Change Report (For information) AC-14-23 8. APC Subcommittee on Courses and Teaching Programs (SCTP) AC-14-61

Proposal Reference Number : 9091PRN Alias : 14-15#314Version No : 4Submitted By : Dr Guy MooreEdited By : Ms Josie D'Amico

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Current Data New Data

Program Affected? Y

Program ChangeForm Submitted?

N (Simple Change) - The following programs mustbe updated to reflect the new course number:B.Sc. Major in Physics in the list of U3 RequiredCourses (15 credits); B.Sc. - Liberal - CoreScience Component in Physics in list of RequiredCourses (39 credits); and B.Ed. - SecondaryScience & Technology in list of ComplementaryCourses under The Material World.

Subject/Course/Term PHYS 436

one term

PHYS 447

one term

Credit Weight orCEU's

3 credits. 3 credits

Course Activities A - Lecture Schedule Type Hours Per Week

A - Lecture 3

Total Hours per Week : 3Total Number of Weeks : 13

Course Title Course Title on Transcript Modern Physics

Course Title on Calendar Modern Physics.

Course Title onTranscript

Applications of QuantumMech.

Course Title onCalendar

Applications of QuantumMechanics

Rationale The subject of the course is more accuratelydescribed as "Applications of Quantum Mechanics"than by the old title -- which in any case is tosimilar to the title of PHYS 260 "Modern Physicsand Relativity" (a very different course). The coursehas PHYS 446 "Majors Quantum Mechanics" as aprerequisite; so it makes more sense for it to havea course number larger than the course number ofits pre-requisite.

ResponsibleInstructor

Jack Sankey

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Course Description One electron atoms, radiation, multielectron atoms,molecular bonds. Selected topics from condensedmatter, nuclear and elementary particle physics.

One electron atoms, radiation, multielectron atoms,molecular bonds. Selected topics from condensedmatter, nuclear and elementary particle physics.

Teaching Dept. 0293 : Physics 0293 : Physics

AdministeringFaculty/Unit

SC : Faculty of Science SC : Faculty of Science

Prerequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 446 Prerequisite: PHYS 446

Web Registration Blocked? : N

Corequisites

Restrictions Restriction: Not open to students in HonoursPhysics or in Joint Honours in Mathematics andPhysics

1. Not open to students who are taking or havetaken PHYS 436. 2. Not open to students inHonours Physics or in Joint Honours inMathematics and Physics

SupplementaryCalendar Info

Winter1.3 hours lectures2.

Winter1.3 hours lectures2.

Additional CourseCharges

Campus Downtown

ProjectedEnrollment

Requires ResourcesNot CurrentlyAvailable

N

Explanation forRequired Resources

ConsultationReports Attached?

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Course to Retire

Program Affected? Y


N (Simple Change) - Please remove this course from the "U3Complementary Courses" list in the Physics Honours programand from the "U3 Complementary Courses" list in the JointHonours Mathematics/Physics program

Subject/Course/Term PHYS 580

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3 credits.

Course Activities A - LectureR - Reading Course

Course Title Course Title on Transcript Introduction to String Theory

Course Title on Calendar Introduction to String Theory.

Rationale This course has a low enrollment (around 10 students peryear). It also largely duplicates the subject matter taught in a700-level course (PHYS 741 Superstring Theory), but at anawkward level. The main background and motivation for stringtheory involves the theories of General Relativity and QuantumField Theory, and a string theory course is best taught withthese as prerequisites. However this is impossible in a500-level course since these pre-requisites are 500 and 600level courses. Therefore it has been necessary to teach PHYS580 without the proper background and motivation. We areretiring it at the suggestion of string theorists in the departmentand following similar retirements at all but one North Americanphysics departments which have taught a string theory courseat this level.

Course Description Introduction to bosonic string theory, with application tofundamental theories of particle physics. Gravity andelectromagnetism in extra dimensions, dynamics of classicaland quantum strings, worldsheet parametrization, conservedcurrents, light-cone gauge, string thermodynamics and blackholes, D-branes.

Teaching Dept. 0293 : Physics


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Prerequisites Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Corequisites

Restrictions Restriction: U3 Honours students, graduate students, orpermission of the instructor.


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Sender: Vojkan Jaksic <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: consultation, change to Joint Hon.

From: Vojkan Jaksic <[email protected]>

In-Reply-To: <[email protected]>

Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 14:24:58 -0400

To: Guy Moore <[email protected]>

Dear Guy, of course, there we have no objections.

Best regards, Vojkan

On Sep 24, 2014, at 1:51 PM, Guy Moore <[email protected]>

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wrote:

> Hi Vojkan,

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> The physics department would like to retire one of the Complementary

> physics courses in our honours and joint honours math/physics program.

> Specifically we would like to retire the course

> PHYS 580 "Introduction to String Theory".

> The feeling is that after teaching the course for several years, it is

> not well enough motivated academically for us to continue offering it.

> This would reduce by 1 the number of courses available in the

> complementary courses list. [Note that there have actually been =

several

> additions to the list in the last few years, so I don't feel like the

> students are running out of options.]

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> I would like to consult with the Math department, since the course is

> part of a joint program. Are there any objections from Mathematics?

>=20

> thanks

> guy

> --=20

> Guy D. Moore

> McGill University Dept. of Physics phone (514) 398-4345

> room 313, Rutherford Building fax (514) 398-3733

> 3600 rue University e-mail =

[email protected]

> Montreal QC H3A 2T8 Canada

Proposal ReferenceNumber

: 9183

PRN Alias : 14-15#406Version No : 6Submitted By : Dr Daniel

KirshbaumEdited By : Ms Josie D'Amico


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N (Simple Change) - This course would be added to the list ofapproved U0 science courses

Subject/Course/Term ATOC 100

one term


3 credits

Course Activities Schedule Type Hours per week

A - Lecture 3


Course Title Official Course Title : Extr.-Weath. & Clim.-Chg Phys.

Course Title inCalendar :

Extreme-weather and climate-change physics

Rationale ATOC 100 provides U0 students with the opportunity to applytheir knowledge of math and physics to understand thefundamental science of weather and climate. As one of theapproved U0 courses, ATOC 100 represents a helpful recruitingtool that would attract outstanding science students to the AOSB. Sc. programs.


Course Description This course will provide an overview of extreme weather andclimate phenomena, using calculus-based mathematical andphysical principles. It will examine the physics and dynamicsassociated with extreme weather and climate phenomena,including blizzards, heat waves, cold waves, ice storms,tornadoes, and hurricanes. The atmospheric and oceanicobserving system will be used to quantify the structure andmechanisms of extreme weather and climate events. Thephysics of climate change will be interpreted through the naturaland anthropogenic changes to Earth's radiation and energybalances. An introduction to climate models (both simple andcomplex) will illustrate the concepts of forcing, feedbacks, and

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climate sensitivity, and provide the foundation for understandingfuture changes in extreme weather.

Teaching Dept. 0291 : Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences



Prerequisites PHYS 101Web Registration Blocked? : N

Corequisites MATH 141Web Registration Blocked? : N

Restrictions



Campus Downtown

Projected Enrollment 25


N


RequiredText/Resources SentTo Library?

N

Library ConsultedAbout Availability ofResources?

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ATOC 100: Extreme-weather and climate-change physics

Winter 2016 1. Motivation and scope of the course This course will provide an overview of extreme weather and climate phenomena, using calculus-based mathematical and physical principles. Society is increasingly vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather, and to the longer-term impacts of human-induced climate change. The combination of the development of an increasingly complex infrastructure, and the net migration of the world’s population into low-lying coastal regions explains such vulnerability. The purpose of this course is to examine the physics and dynamics associated with extreme weather and climate phenomena. The physics of such extreme events as blizzards, heat waves, cold waves, ice storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes are discussed. A key to the fundamental understanding of extreme weather and climate is an analysis of the atmospheric and oceanic observing system. Measurements of this system are used to quantify the structure and processes of extreme weather and climate events. The physics of climate change will be presented by focusing on natural and anthropogenic changes to Earth's radiation and energy balances. An introduction to climate models (both simple and complex) will illustrate the concepts of forcing, feedbacks, and climate sensitivity, and provide the foundation for understanding future changes in extreme weather.

2. Prerequsites

a. Math 141, or equivalent (co-requisite) b. Phys 101, or equivalent (prerequisite)

3. Meetings

13 weeks 2 1 ½-hr. lectures per week.

4. Means of evaluation Assignments: 30% Mid-term exam: 35% Exam (non-cumulative, scheduled during the Final Examination period) 35% Each examination will consist of short-answer questions only. There will be a choice of questions to be answered. There will be a supplemental examination, counting for 100% of the supplemental mark.

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5. Instructor

John Gyakum Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Burnside Hall, Room 944 Tel.: 398-3760 Fax: 398-6115 Email: [email protected]

6. Textbooks: A course packet of required readings will be drawn from three reference textbooks.

Atmospheric Science, Second Edition: An Introductory Survey John M. Wallace and Peter V. Hobbs Academic Press ISBN 9780127329512 Introduction to Modern Climate Change Andrew Dessler Cambridge University Press ISBN 9780521173155 Severe and Hazardous Weather: An introduction to high impact meteorology; Fourth Edition Robert M. Rauber, John E. Walsh, and Donna J. Charlevoix Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company ISBN 9781465250704

7. Topics to be covered Lecture 1: Introduction and overview of weather and climate science Lecture 2: Properties of the Atmosphere (Temperature, pressure, potential temperature, moisture, and wind); the ideal gas law, hydrostatic balance, the hypsometric equation Lecture 3: Meteorological measurements and observing systems (Surface measurements, rawinsondes, radar, and satellites) Lectures 4 and 5:

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Geostrophic balance, thermal wind balance, the jet stream, and extratropical cyclones Lectures 6 and 7: The tropical atmosphere, tropical cyclones, and gradient-wind balance Lectures 8 and 9: Air masses, basics of frontal dynamics, arctic air mass formation; cold air outbreaks in North America Lectures 10 and 11: Basics of baroclinic instability, Nor’easters and Blizzards Lectures 12 and 13: Ice storms; supercooled water; dynamics associated with the production of an ice storm’s meteorological environment Lectures 14 and 15: Dry and moist instability, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hailstorms Lectures 16 and 17: Role of energy balance and radiation in climate Lectures 18 and 19: Climate change, natural and anthropogenic Lectures 20 and 21: Climate models (simple and not-so-simple) Lectures 22, 23, and 24: Climate forcings, feedbacks, and sensitivity; Taylor-series expansion of black body radiation Lectures 25 and 26: Future climate and future climate extremes (rainfall and hurricanes)

8. Academic integrity

McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see www.mcgill.ca/integrity for more information).

From: Daniel Kirshbaum, Prof. Sent: October‐27‐14 4:45 PM To: Josie D'Amico Subject: Fwd: Re: new course proposal

Hi josie, Here's a positive response from Guy Moore on ATOC 100. Best, Dan -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: new course proposal

Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:59:03 -0400 From: Guy Moore <[email protected]>

To: Daniel Kirshbaum <[email protected]>Hi Dan, I polled the Curriculum Committee here, and there were no objections. guy On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 11:21:24AM -0400, Daniel Kirshbaum wrote: > Dear Guy, > > AOS is proposing a new course entitled "Extreme-weather and > climate-change physics" (ATOC 100) at next Tuesday's (October 28) AC > meeting. The course would serve as ATOC's only approved U0 > elective. It differs from current 100-level ATOC courses in that it > uses basic calculus (ideal gas law, hydrostatic balance, geostrophic > balance, etc.) and is thus more quantitative. To reflect that key > difference, we use the word "physics" in the title. > > As part of the consultation for this course, we wish to ask you if > Physics would be content with our use of the word "physics" in the > title? Please let us know if you approve. > > best regards, > Dan > > -- > Daniel J. Kirshbaum > Assistant Professor, McGill University > Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences > Room 839 Burnside Hall > 805 Sherbrooke St West > Montréal, QC H3A OB9 (Canada) > Tel: 1-514-398-3347 Guy D. Moore McGill University Dept. of Physics phone (514) 398-4345 room 313, Rutherford Building fax (514) 398-3733 3600 rue University e-mail [email protected]

Montreal QC H3A 2T8 Canada

From: Vojkan Jaksic [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Vojkan Jaksic Sent: October-22-14 12:04 PM To: Daniel Kirshbaum, Prof. Cc: Josie D'Amico Subject: Re: ATOC 100 This course is fine with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Best regards, Vojkan On Oct 22, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Daniel Kirshbaum <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Vojkan, > > I am writing to consult you about a new course proposal in the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department that tangentially affects Math and Stats. > > The course is named ATOC 100 and we are proposing to add it to the list of approved freshman (U0) science courses at next Tuesday's (October 28) AC meeting. ATOC 100 is an introduction to the physics of weather and climate change, and it differs from other 100-level ATOC courses in that it uses a bit of calculus. Because MATH 141 is a corequisite for ATOC 100, we are seeking approval from Math & Stats. So, please let me know if you approve of MATH 141 serving as a corequisite for ATOC 100. > > If you're interested in the details of ATOC 100, please see attached for course outline. We anticipate that the registration in ATOC 100 will be around 25 students. > > Best regards, > Dan > > -- > Daniel J. Kirshbaum > Assistant Professor, McGill University Dept. of Atmospheric and > Oceanic Sciences Room 839 Burnside Hall > 805 Sherbrooke St West > Montréal, QC H3A OB9 (Canada) > Tel: 1-514-398-3347 >

McGill UniversityDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics

Proposed Course Numbers

Subject and Current Course Number Course Title

Subject andNew Course Credit Weight

Effective Date of Implementation

B. Sc. Hon.Apllied Math. &B.A . Hon.Applied Math

B.Sc. Hon.Math &B.A. Hon.Math.

B.Sc. Hon. Prob. & Stat. & B.A. Hon. Prob.& Stat.

B.Sc. Hon.Stats & Comp. Sci.

B.Sc. Jt. Hon. Math& Comp Sci. &B.A. Jt. Hon. Math& Comp.Sci

B.A. Jt. Hon. Component Math. &B.A & B.Sc. Jt. Hon. Component Math.

MATH 354 Honours Analysis 3 MATH 454 3.00 Fall 2015 X X X X X X

MATH 355 Honours Analysis 4 MATH 455 3.00 Winter 2016 X X X X X X

MATH 370 Honours Algebra 3 MATH 456 3.00 Fall 2015 X X X X

MATH 371 Honurs Algebra 4 MATH 457 3.00 Winter 2016 X X X X

MATH 380 Honours Differential Geometry MATH 458 3.00 Winter 2016 X X X X

MATH 375Honours Partial DifferentialEquations MATH 475 3.00 Fall 2015 X X X

Rational: Re-numbering of some honour courses. New higher course levels reflect degree of sophiscation of the course material

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Programs

Motion of the Undergraduate Affairs Committee The Faculty is asking that its programs include advanced courses, which will provide students with the experience of dealing with more advanced material. This gets translated into a requirement that the programs require one to take some courses at the 400 or 500 level. Basically, for our honours programs there is no problem in finding these courses, but it was felt that the possibilities for majors were a bit thin, in particular in the pure mathematics area. This does not mean that suitable courses are not given. Indeed, we feel that they are, but simply have too low a number. They have, over the years, become quite sophisticated in content and as such deserve promotion to a higher level. Our current regular offerings at this level comprise: 407: Dynamic Programming 417-87 Mathematical Programming (+ honours) 423-533: Regression and Analysis of Variance (+ honours) 430 Mathematical Finance 437 Mathematical Methods in Biology 447 Stochastic Processes 488 Honours Set Theory 523 Generalized Linear Models 524 Non-parametric Statistics 525 Sampling Theory 550 Combinatorics 552 Combinatorial Optimization 555 Fluid Dynamics 556-57 Mathematical Statistics I and II 560 Optimisation 564-65 Advanced Real Analysis I and II 566 Advanced Complex Analysis 570-71 Higher Algebra I and II 576-77 Geometry and Topology I and II 578-79 Numerical Analysis I and II 580-81 PDE I and II 587-89 Advanced Probability I and II Motion 1: That we adjust the numbering (from 300 to 400) of the following courses: MATH 354 Honours Analysis 3 MATH 355 Honours Analysis 4 MATH 370 Honours Algebra 3 MATH 371 Honours Algebra 4 MATH 380 Honours Differential Geometry MATH 375 Honours Partial Diff. Equations MATH 377 Honours Number Theory This is the first motion. The change of the numbering reflects the sophistication of the material covered in these courses and allows for a larger pool of 400 level courses the students can take.

The second motion will adjust the programs to make taking some of these courses a part of the program; six credits is felt to be a reasonable number (3credits for joint programs). After the renumbering above, it turns out that the only one of our programs that needs adjustment is the majors in mathematics: Motion 2: That amongst the required or complementary courses of the majors in mathematics program, at least six credits should be at level 400 or above. April 2014

Program/Major or Minor/Concentration Revision Form

(2013)

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1.0 Degree Title 2.0 Administering Faculty/Unit Specify the two degrees for concurrent degree programs

Offering Faculty/Department

1.1 Major (Legacy= Subject) (30-char. max.)

3.0 Effective Term of revision or retirement

1.2 Concentration (Legacy = Concentration/Option) Please give reasons in 5.0“Rationale” in the case

If applicable (30 char. max.) of retirement (Ex. Sept. 2004 = 200409) Retirement

Term:

1.3 Minor (with Concentration, if applicable) (30 char. max.) 4.0 Existing Credit Weight Proposed Credit Weight

1.4 Category 5.0 Rationale for revised program

Faculty Program (FP) Honours (HON)

Major Joint Honours

Joint Major Component (HC)

Major Concentration (CON) Internship/Co-op

Minor Thesis (T)

Minor Concentration (CON) Non-Thesis (N) Other

Please specify

1.5 Complete Program Title

6.0 Revised Program Description (Maximum 150 words)

Major Computer Science

X

This new course ECSE 539 Software Language Engineering is definitely of interest for our students in Software Engineering programs as well as our larger Computer Science programs.

60-63

201409 Computer Science

B.Sc. Science / Computer Science

Major Computer Science Science

Attach extra page(s) as needed Program/Major or Minor/ Concentration Revision Form P2-2

7.0 List of existing program and proposed program

Existing program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Num, Proposed program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Title, Credit weight, under the headings of: Required Courses, Num, Title, Credit weight, under the headings of: Required

Complementary Courses, Elective Courses) Courses, Complementary Courses, Elective Courses)

Required Courses (30-33 credits) COMP 202 (3) Foundations of Programming* COMP 250 (3) Intro to Computer Science COMP 251 (3) Algorithms & Data Structures COMP 206 (3) Intro to Software Systems COMP 273 (3) Intro to Computer Systems COMP 302 (3) Programming Languages & Paradigms COMP 303 (3) Software Development COMP 310 (3) Operating Systems MATH 222 (3) Calculus 3 MATH 223 (3) Linear Algebra MATH 240 (3) Discrete Structures 1 (*Students who have sufficient knowledge in programming language are not required to take COMP 202).

Complementary Courses (30 credits)

At least 6 credits selected from: COMP 330 (3) Theory of Computation COMP 350 (3) Numerical Computing COMP 360 (3) Algorithm Design 3-9 credits selected from the following courses, and which must include at least one of Math 323 and Math 340: MATH 318 (3) Mathematical Logic MATH 323 (3) Probability MATH 324 (3) Statistics. MATH 340 (3) Discrete Structures 2 At least 6 credits at the 400-level or above (except COMP 400).

The remaining credits selected from Computer Science courses at the 300-level or above (except Comp 364, Comp 396, Comp 400) and ECSE 539.

Required Courses (30-33 credits) COMP 202 (3) Foundations of Programming* COMP 250 (3) Intro to Computer Science COMP 251 (3) Algorithms & Data Structures COMP 206 (3) Intro to Software Systems COMP 273 (3) Intro to Computer Systems COMP 302 (3) Programming Languages & Paradigms COMP 303 (3) Software Development COMP 310 (3) Operating Systems MATH 222 (3) Calculus 3 MATH 223 (3) Linear Algebra MATH 240 (3) Discrete Structures 1 (*Students who have sufficient knowledge in programming language are not required to take COMP 202).


At least 6 credits selected from: COMP 330 (3) Theory of Computation COMP 350 (3) Numerical Computing COMP 360 (3) Algorithm Design 3-9 credits selected from the following courses, and which must include at least one of Math 323 and Math 340: MATH 318 (3) Mathematical Logic MATH 323 (3) Probability MATH 324 (3) Statistics. MATH 340 (3) Discrete Structures 2 At least 6 credits at the 400-level or above (except COMP 400).

The remaining credits selected from Computer Science courses at the 300-level or above (except Comp 364, Comp 396, Comp 400).

Name

Program/Major or Minor/ Concentration Revision Form P2-3

9. Approvals

Routing Sequence Name Signature Date

Department

Curric/Acad Committee

Faculty 1

Faculty 2

Faculty 3

CGPS

SCTP

APC

Senate

Submitted by

To be completed by ARR:

Phone CIP Code

Email

Submission Date

July 17, 2014

514 398-7071 x 00118

[email protected]

Bettina Kemme / Liette Oi Chin

8.0 Consultation with Related Units Yes No Financial Consult Yes No

Attach list of consultations

10. FQRSC (Research) Indicator (for GPS): Yes No

mailto:[email protected]

CONSULTATION REPORT FORM RE COURSE PROPOSALS

DATE: October 8, 2014 TO: Departmental Academic Committee, ECE FROM: Clark Verbrugge

School of Computer Science

[email protected]

Hi, The School of Computer Science is submitting a proposal to the Curriculum/Academic Committee to include “ECSE539 Software Language Engineering” as a complementary course in our various Software Engineering programs, as well the Computer Science Major and Honours. These programs are: Science: Major in Software Engineering Honours in Software Engineering Liberal Program: Core Science Component in Software Engineering Major in Computer Science Honours in Computer Science Arts: Arts Major Concentration in Software Engineering BA&Sc.: Arts & Science Major Concentration in Software Engineering

Would you be good enough to review this proposal and let me know as soon as possible whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. X NO OBJECTIONS SOME OBJECTIONS COMMENTS: Please note that a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a grade of B+ or more on all pre-requisites to allow undergraduate students to take ECSE 500 level courses. Signature:


Program/Major or Minor/ConcentrationRevision Form

(2013)

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3.0 Effective Term of revision or retirement 1.2 Concentration (Legacy = Concentration/Option) Please give reasons in 5.0“Rationale” in the case


Term:

1.3 Minor (with Concentration, if applicable)

(30 char. max.) 4.0 Existing Credit Weight Proposed Credit Weight



Major Joint Honours



Minor Thesis (T)


Please specify



Major Software Engineering

X

This new course ECSE 539 Software Language Engineering is definitely of interest for our students in Software Engineering programs as well as our larger Computer Science programs.

60‐63

201409Software Engineering

B.Sc. Science / Computer Science

Major Software Engineering Science



Existing program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Num, Proposed program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Title, Credit weight, under the headings of: Required Courses, Num, Title, Credit weight, under the headings of: Required Complementary Courses, Elective Courses) Courses, Complementary Courses, Elective Courses)

Required Courses (36‐39 credits) COMP 202 (3) Foundations of Programming* COMP 250 (3) Intro to Computer Science COMP 251 (3) Algorithms & Data Structures COMP 206 (3) Intro to Software Systems COMP 273 (3) Intro to Computer Systems COMP 302 (3) Programming Languages & Paradigms COMP 303 (3) Software Development COMP 310 (3) Operating Systems Or ECSE 427 (3) Operating Systems COMP 361 D1 (3) Software Engineering Project COMP 361 D2 (3) Software Engineering Project ECSE 429 (3) Software Validation MATH 223 (3) Linear Algebra MATH 240 (3) Discrete Structures 1 (*Students who have sufficient knowledge in programming language are not

required to take COMP 202)


At least 9 credits selected from Groups A and B, with at least 3 credits selected from each:

*Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 & MATH 151 are not

required to take MATH 222. Group A: MATH 222 (3) Calculus 3* MATH 323 (3) Probability MATH 324 (3) Statistics Group B: COMP 330 (3) Theory of Computation COMP 360 (3) Algorithm Design

At least 18 credits selected from the following, with at least 6 credits selected from Software Engineering Specializations, and at least 9 credits from Application Specialties.

Software Engineering Specializations COMP 409 (3) Concurrent Programming Or ECSE 420 (3) Parallel Computing COMP 523 (3) Language‐based Security COMP 525 (3) Formal Verification COMP 529 (4) Software Architecture COMP 533 (3) Object‐oriented Software Development ECSE 539 (3) Software Language Engineering

Applications Specialties COMP 350 (3) Numerical Computing COMP 417 (3) Introduction to Robotics & Intelligent Systems COMP 421 (3) Database Systems COMP 424 (3) Artificial Intelligence COMP 512 (4) Distributed Systems COMP 520 (4) Compiler Design COMP 521 (4) Modern Computer Games COMP 522 (4) Modelling and Simulation COMP 535 (3) Computer Networks 1 COMP 557 (3) Fundamentals of Computer Graphics Or ECSE 532 (3) Computer Graphics COMP 558 (3) Fundamentals of Computer Vision ECSE 424 (3) Human‐Computer Interaction

Required Courses (36‐39 credits) COMP 202 (3) Foundations of Programming* COMP 250 (3) Intro to Computer Science COMP 251 (3) Algorithms & Data Structures COMP 206 (3) Intro to Software Systems COMP 273 (3) Intro to Computer Systems COMP 302 (3) Programming Languages & Paradigms COMP 303 (3) Software Development COMP 310 (3) Operating Systems Or ECSE 427 (3) Operating Systems COMP 361 D1 (3) Software Engineering Project COMP 361 D2 (3) Software Engineering Project ECSE 429 (3) Software Validation MATH 223 (3) Linear Algebra MATH 240 (3) Discrete Structures 1 (*Students who have sufficient knowledge in programming language are not

required to take COMP 202)


At least 9 credits selected from Groups A and B, with at least 3 credits selected from each:

*Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 & MATH 151 are not

required to take MATH 222. Group A: MATH 222 (3) Calculus 3* MATH 323 (3) Probability MATH 324 (3) Statistics Group B: COMP 330 (3) Theory of Computation COMP 360 (3) Algorithm Design

At least 15 credits selected from the following, with at least 6 credits selected from Software Engineering Specializations, and at least 6 credits from Application Specialties.

Software Engineering Specializations COMP 409 (3) Concurrent Programming Or ECSE 420 (3) Parallel Computing COMP 523 (3) Language‐based Security COMP 525 (3) Formal Verification COMP 529 (4) Software Architecture COMP 533 (3) Object‐oriented Software Development

Applications Specialties COMP 350 (3) Numerical Computing COMP 417 (3) Introduction to Robotics & Intelligent Systems COMP 421 (3) Database Systems COMP 424 (3) Artificial Intelligence COMP 512 (4) Distributed Systems COMP 520 (4) Compiler Design COMP 521 (4) Modern Computer Games COMP 522 (4) Modelling and Simulation COMP 535 (3) Computer Networks 1 COMP 557 (3) Fundamentals of Computer Graphics Or ECSE 532 (3) Computer Graphics COMP 558 (3) Fundamentals of Computer Vision ECSE 424 (3) Human‐Computer Interaction

Name


9. Approvals


Department


Faculty 1

Faculty 2

Faculty 3

CGPS

SCTP

APC

Senate

Submitted by


Phone CIP Code

Email

Submission Date

July 17, 2016

514 398‐7071 x 00118

[email protected]

Bettina Kemme / Liette Oi Chin




AC-14-8

Minor Course Changes

Academic Committee Meeting October 28, 2014

1) Computer Science - Change in Prerequisites, Description COMP 330 Theory of Computation MCC-14-1 Circulated 3 credits - Change in Prerequisites COMP 417 Intro Robots&Intelligent Sys MCC-14-2 Circulated 3 credits COMP 424 Artificial Intelligence MCC-14-3 Circulated 3 credits COMP 521 Modern Computer Games MCC-14-4 Circulated 4 credits COMP 529 Software Architecture MCC-14-5 Circulated 4 credits COMP 533 Model-Driven Software MCC-14-6 Circulated 3 credits 2) Psychiatry - Change in Prerequisite PSYT 455 Neurochemistry MCC-14-7 Circulated 3 credits

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Geralda Bacaj, Miss

From: clump <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 8:27 AMTo: Josie D'AmicoSubject: Fwd: Re: math chair of academic committee?

Hi Josie, This is the consultation from math on the minor course changes. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: math chair of academic committee?

Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:10:59 +0200 From: Vojkan Jaksic <[email protected]>

To: Clark Verbrugge <[email protected]> CC: Jacques Hurtubise <[email protected]>, Axel Hundemer <[email protected]>, Raffaella Bruno, Ms.

<[email protected]> This change is fine with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Vojkan Jaksic Undergraduate Program Director Department of Mathematics and Statistics On Sep 17, 2014, at 7:05 PM, Clark Verbrugge <[email protected]> wrote:

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Hi, Great; nice to meet you. :) We are asking for a number of small changes, and these include adjusting a few math pre-reqs to our courses. Specifically, can you please offer comments and/or approval on the following. (I don't have a form, but email should be ok.) 1) Make MATH 240 a pre-req for COMP 330 (Theoretical Computer Science). Reason: MATH 240 used to be a pre-req for COMP 251 (Algorithms and Data Structures), which was in turn a pre-req for COMP 330. At some point in the past the MATH 240 pre-req was removed from COMP 251. MATH 240 is still important to COMP 330 though, and so we want to make MATH 240 an explicit pre-req for COMP 330. 2) Add "MATH 323 or equivalent" as a pre-req to COMP 424 (Artificial Intelligence). Reason: With COMP 424 having become very popular, also for students outside of the CS programs, many students do not have anymore the proper probability background to master this course. Thus, an explicit requirement is added to this course. 3) Add COMP 251 and MATH 223 as pre-reqs to COMP521 (Modern Computer Games) Reason: COMP 521 used to have COMP 557 (Computer Graphics) as a co-req. The content of COMP 521 has changed to some degree so that COMP 557 itself is no longer needed, and thus will no longer be a co-req. However, COMP 521 still relies on students knowing the pre-req courses that led to COMP 557. Thus we want to add them explicitly to the pre-req list of COMP 521.

On 14-09-17 10:33 AM, Vojkan Jaksic wrote:

Hi, I will be happy to help you with thus matter. Vojkan Jaksic

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Undergraduate Program Director Department of Mathematics and Statistics Begin forwarded message: From: Ugrad Mathstat <[email protected]> Subject: FW: math chair of academic committee? Date: September 17, 2014 at 4:21:30 PM GMT+2 To: Vojkan Jaksic <[email protected]> Hello, Please see below. Thanks! Helen ________________________________ Helen Aaron Undergraduate Program Coordinator Department of Mathematics and Statistics McGill University TEL: 514-398-3800 FAX: 514-398-3899 EMAIL: [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: clump [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September-16-14 5:06 PM To: Ugrad Mathstat

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Subject: math chair of academic committee? Hi, I am the chair of our local academic committee this year in Computer Science. Can you please tell me who your current chair is of your departmental academic committee? We have some minor changes to our course pre-reqs we'd like to propose, for which we'll need to consult the math dept. -- ttfn, clark verbrugge associate professor school of computer science mcgill university [email protected]

-- ttfn, clark verbrugge associate professor school of computer science mcgill university [email protected]

S-14-21A

CHANGES TO CURRICULUM OF THE PREPARATORY YEAR (MED-P) October 2014

For the information of the Faculty of Science. Students affected are the direct-entry Medical students from CEGEPs (80 students/year), who are required to take 1 year of a BSc as preparation for entering McGill Medical School. These changes are being fully implemented for the 2015-16 academic year (2014-15 students already doing most).

MED-P Old Curriculum (30 credits) MED-P New Curriculum (30 credits) for 2015-16

Required Courses (6 credits): BIOL 200 – Molecular Biology BIOL 201 – Cell Biology & Metabolism

Required Courses (18 credits): BIOL 200 – Molecular Biology BIOL 201 – Cell Biology & Metabolism BIOL 202 – Basic Genetics PHGY 209 – Mammalian Physiology 1 PHGY 210 – Mammalian Physiology 2 Introductory Statistics Course (e.g. MATH 203 or equivalent)

Complementary Science Courses (12 credits min.): Choice of a number of different “Tracks” within different Science disciplines

Replaced by Required Courses noted above.

Complementary Humanities, Social Sciences, Language Courses (9 credits min.): Must span at least 2 of the 3 realms

Complementary Humanities, Social Sciences, Language Courses (9 credits min.): Must span at least 2 of the 3 realms

Elective Course (3 credits max.): Any Science or Arts Course

Elective Course (3 credits max.): Any Science or Arts Course

P2-1


(07/2004)

1.0 Degree Title Specify the two degrees for concurrent degree programs

2.0 Administering Faculty/Unit

BSc. Faculty of Science, Dean’s Office; Multidisciplinary


1.1 Major (Legacy= Subject) (30-char. max.) Science, Medicine – Biology, Physiology, Psychology

Minor in Neuroscience 3.0 Effective Term of revision or retirement

1.2 Concentration (Legacy = Concentration/Option) If applicable (30 char. max.)

Please give reasons in 5.0 “Rationale” in the case of retirement (Ex. Sept. 2004 = 200409) Retirement

Term: 201509

1.3 Minor (with Concentration, if applicable) (30 char. max.)

4.0 Existing Credit Weight

Proposed Credit Weight

Minor in Neuroscience 25 24 - 25

1.4 Category

5.0 Rationale for revised program Neuroscience is a highly interdisciplinary field of study.

Accordingly, the aim of a Minor in Neuroscience should be to expose students to areas of neuroscience that extend beyond what is offered in their home department. In the current version of the Neuroscience Minor, only 6 complementary credits must be from outside the student’s home department. In the proposed version 12 complementary credits will have to be taken from outside the student’s home department. This revision will ensure that students taking the Minor achieve the desired breadth within the discipline.

Faculty Program (FP)

Major

Joint Major

Major Concentration (CON)

X Minor

Minor Concentration (CON)

Honours (HON)

Joint Honours Component (HC)

Internship/Co-op

Thesis (T)

Non-Thesis (N)

Other

Please specify

1.5 Complete Program Title BSc; Minor in Neuroscience


N/A



Existing program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Num, Title, Credit weight, under the headings of: Required Courses, Complementary Courses, Elective Courses) Program Requirements The Minor in Neuroscience is composed of 25 credits: 13 required and 12 complementary. For the 12 complementary credits, at least 6 must be at the 400- or 500-level and not from the student’s home department. All course selections for the Minor must be approved by the program’s adviser, Wendy Brett (Email: [email protected]; Office: Dawson Hall, Rm 411). A maximum of 6 credits can be counted for both the student’s primary program and for the Minor in Neuroscience. Required Courses (13 credits) Students who have successfully completed an equivalent of CHEM 212 in CEGEP or elsewhere prior to starting at McGill must replace these credits with a 3-credit elective course to satisfy the total credit requirement for the Neuroscience Minor. BIOL 200 Molecular Biology 3 credits CHEM 212* Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 4 credits NSCI 200 Introduction to Neuroscience 1 3 credits NSCI 201 Introduction to Neuroscience 2 3 credits Complementary Courses (12 credits) 12 credits selected as follows: - At least 6 of the 12 credits have to be at the 400- or 500-level - At least 6 of the 400- or 500-level credits have to be from outside the student’s home department 0-6 credits from the following list of 200- and 300-level courses: Notes: * Students may select ANAT 212 or BIOC 212 or BIOL 201. ** Students may select either BIOL 306 or PHGY 314. ANAT 212* Molecular Mechanisms of Cell

Function 3 credits BIOC 212*

Molecular Mech of Cell Funct 3 credits

BIOL 201*

Cell Biology and Metabolism 3 credits BIOL 202 Basic Genetics 3 credits BIOL 300 Molecular Biology of the Gene 3 credits BIOL 306** Neural Basis of Behaviour 3 credits BIOL 320 The Evolution of Brain and

Behaviour 3 credits BIOL 389 Laboratory in Neurobiology 3 credits LING 390 Neuroscience of Language 3 credits NEUR 310 Cellular Neurobiology 3 credits PHGY 311 Channels, Synapses &

Hormones 3 credits PHGY 314** Integrative Neuroscience 3 credits PSYC 302 The Psychology of Pain 3 credits PSYC 311 Human Cognition and the

Brain 3 credits PSYC 315 Computational Psychology 3 credits PSYC 317 Genes and Behaviour 3 credits PSYC 318 Behavioural Neuroscience 2 3 credits PSYC 342 Hormones and Behaviour 3 credits (See Attachment 1A annexed)

Proposed program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Num, Title, Credit weight, under the headings of: Required Courses, Complementary Courses, Elective Courses) Program Requirements The Minor in Neuroscience is composed of 24-25 credits: 9 required and 15-16 complementary. For the 15-16 complementary credits, at least 12-13 must be from outside the student’s home department and at least 6 of the 12-13 must be at the 400- or 500-level. All course selections for the Minor must be approved by the program’s adviser, Wendy Brett (Email: [email protected]; Office: Dawson Hall, Rm 411). Note 1: A maximum of 6-7 credits can be counted for both the student’s primary program and for the Minor in Neuroscience. Required Courses (9 credits) BIOL 200 Molecular Biology 3 credits NSCI 200 Introduction to Neuroscience 1 3 credits NSCI 201 Introduction to Neuroscience 2 3 credits Complementary Courses (15-16 credits) 15-16 credits selected as follows: - At least 12-13 credits must be from outside the student’s home department - At least 6 of the12-13 credits have to be at the 400- or 500-level 0-10 credits from the following list of 200- and 300-level courses: * Students may select ANAT 212 or BIOC 212 or BIOL 201. ** Students may select either BIOL 306 or PHGY 314. Note 2: Since CHEM 212 is a prerequisite/corequisite for NSCI 200 and BIOL 200, students must take CHEM 212 if they have not yet done so. ANAT 212* Molecular Mechanisms of Cell

Function 3 credits BIOC 212*

Molecular Mech of Cell Funct 3 credits

BIOL 201*

Cell Biology and Metabolism 3 credits BIOL 202 Basic Genetics 3 credits BIOL 300 Molecular Biology of the Gene 3 credits BIOL 306** Neural Basis of Behaviour 3 credits BIOL 320 The Evolution of Brain and

Behaviour 3 credits BIOL 389 Laboratory in Neurobiology 3 credits CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 4 credits LING 390 Neuroscience of Language 3 credits NEUR 310 Cellular Neurobiology 3 credits PHGY 311 Channels, Synapses &

Hormones 3 credits PHGY 314** Integrative Neuroscience 3 credits PSYC 302 The Psychology of Pain 3 credits PSYC 311 Human Cognition and the

Brain 3 credits PSYC 315 Computational Psychology 3 credits PSYC 317 Genes and Behaviour 3 credits PSYC 318 Behavioural Neuroscience 2 3 credits PSYC 342 Hormones and Behaviour 3 credits (See Attachment 1A annexed)

Attach extra page(s) as needed

http://www.mcgill.ca/courses/anat-212

http://www.mcgill.ca/courses/bioc-212

http://www.mcgill.ca/courses/biol-201


http://www.mcgill.ca/courses/phgy-314

http://www.mcgill.ca/courses/anat-212

http://www.mcgill.ca/courses/bioc-212



http://www.mcgill.ca/courses/phgy-314


9. Approvals


Department


Faculty 1

Faculty 2

Faculty 3

SCTP

GS

APPC

Senate Submitted by

Name

Phone

Email

Submission Date


CIP Code



Attachment 1A – continuation of Section 7.0


Existing program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Num, Title, Credit weight, under the headings of: Required Courses, Complementary Courses, Elective Courses)

Proposed program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Num, Title, Credit weight, under the headings of: Required Courses, Complementary Courses, Elective Courses)

6-15 credits from the following list of 400- and 500-level courses: *** Students may select either BIOL 514 or PSYC 514. BIOL 514*** Neurobiology Learning and

Memory 3 credits BIOL 530 Advances in Neuroethology 3 credits BIOL 532 Developmental Neurobiology

Seminar 3 credits BIOL 580 Genetic Approaches to Neural Systems 3 credits BIOL 588 Advances in Molecular and

Cellular Neurobiology 3 credits PHGY 425 Analyzing Physiological

Systems 3 credits PHGY 451 Advanced Neurophysiology 3 credits PHGY 520 Ion Channels 3 credits PHGY 524 Chronobiology 3 credits PHGY 556 Topics in Systems

Neuroscience 3 credits PSYC 410 Special Topics in

Neuropsychology 3 credits PSYC 427 Sensorimotor Behaviour 3 credits PSYC 444 Sleep Mechanisms and

Behaviour 3 credits PSYC 470 Memory and Brain 3 credits PSYC 501 Auditory Perception 3 credits PSYC 506 Cognitive Neuroscience of

Attention 3 credits PSYC 514*** Neurobiology Learning and

Memory 3 credits PSYC 522 Neurochemistry and

Behaviour 3 credits PSYC 526 Advances in Visual

Perception 3 credits PSYC 532 Cognitive Science 3 credits PSYT 455 Neurochemistry 3 credits PSYT 500 Advances: Neurobiology of

Mental Disorders 3 credits PSYT 505 Neurobiology of

Schizophrenia 3 credits

6-12 credits from the following list of 400- and 500-level courses: *** Students may select either BIOL 514 or PSYC 514. BIOL 514*** Neurobiology Learning and

Memory 3 credits BIOL 530 Advances in Neuroethology 3 credits BIOL 532 Developmental Neurobiology

Seminar 3 credits BIOL 588 Advances in Molecular and

Cellular Neurobiology 3 credits PHGY 425 Analyzing Physiological

Systems 3 credits PHGY 451 Advanced Neurophysiology 3 credits PHGY 520 Ion Channels 3 credits PHGY 524 Chronobiology 3 credits PHGY 556 Topics in Systems

Neuroscience 3 credits PSYC 410 Special Topics in

Neuropsychology 3 credits PSYC 427 Sensorimotor Behaviour 3 credits PSYC 444 Sleep Mechanisms and

Behaviour 3 credits PSYC 470 Memory and Brain 3 credits PSYC 501 Auditory Perception 3 credits PSYC 506 Cognitive Neuroscience of

Attention 3 credits PSYC 514*** Neurobiology Learning and

Memory 3 credits PSYC 522 Neurochemistry and

Behaviour 3 credits PSYC 526 Advances in Visual

Perception 3 credits PSYC 532 Cognitive Science 3 credits PSYT 455 Neurochemistry 3 credits PSYT 500 Advances: Neurobiology of

Mental Disorders 3 credits PSYT 505 Neurobiology of

Schizophrenia 3 credits


http://www.mcgill.ca/courses/psyc-514


http://www.mcgill.ca/courses/psyc-514

Neuroscience Committee From: Monroe W. Cohen Sent: November-18-14 1:04 PM To: Josie D'Amico Cc: Wendy Brett, Ms; Geralda Bacaj, Miss Subject: RE: Proposed Revisions to the Neuroscience Minor Here are the names Josie.

- Joseph Dent (Biology) - Alanna Watt (Biology) - Gillian O’Driscoll (Psychology) - Edward Ruthazer (Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Associate Member of

Psychology) - Reza Sharif Naeini (Physiology) - Wendy Brett (Interdisciplinary Student Advisor) - Monroe Cohen (Physiology)

Thanks, Monroe

From: Josie D'Amico

Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:27 PM To: Monroe W. Cohen

Cc: Wendy Brett, Ms; Geralda Bacaj, Miss Subject: RE: Proposed Revisions to the Neuroscience Minor

Thank you, Prof. Cohen.

Would it be possible to have the names of the members so that I could attach it to

the Program Revision form when I submit it to SCTP.

Many thanks.

Josie

Josie D’Amico From: Monroe W. Cohen Sent: November-18-14 10:32 AM To: Josie D'Amico Cc: Wendy Brett, Ms; Geralda Bacaj, Miss Subject: RE: Proposed Revisions to the Neuroscience Minor Yes Josie – all members of our Neuroscience Committee have now approved the revised proposal that I submitted to you. Thanks, Monroe

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Geralda Bacaj, Miss

From: Geralda Bacaj, MissSent: Monday, October 27, 2014 3:26 PMTo: Geralda Bacaj, MissSubject: RE: difficulties with the Neuroscience Minor proposal

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Gillian O Driscoll [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October‐26‐14 5:18 PM To: Monroe W. Cohen; Alanna Watt, Dr. Cc: Edward Ruthazer, Dr.; Gillian O'Driscoll, Prof.; Gillian O Driscoll; Joseph Dent, Prof.; Reza Sharif Naeini, Dr.; Josie D'Amico; Wendy Brett, Ms Subject: difficulties with the Neuroscience Minor proposal Dear Monroe, Thank you for your email. I understand the rationale behind the proposal; students should be acquiring information outside the domain normally acquired in their own major. However, I think the change that would allow no overlap whatsoever is too strong. I checked the other Science departments for their policies regarding overlap in minors: all of the 24‐25 credit minors allow 6 credits of overlap with the exception of Chemistry, which does not specify. The only departments that don't allow overlap have 18 credit minors; we might consider reducing our credit requirement if we want to go that route. I am concerned about the proposal for some of the same reasons that Alanna outlined, including the difficulty completing the minor in a timely fashion. The proposal would affect Psychology Majors doing a Minor in Neuroscience disproportionately since 10/22 of the upper

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level courses in the Neuroscience Minor are Psychology courses. As the remaining choices are highly enrolment‐restricted (e.g. every upper level Physiology option has a max of 11 to 25 students and all upper level Biology courses are limited to 20 or less), I am concerned that many Psychology students would be shut out of their few remaining options. Given that already one of the chief complaints of students in Neuroscience, even in our current less restrictive scenario, is the difficulty getting in to upper level courses, a proposal that would limit Psychology Majors to only 12 of the 22 upper level courses seems excessively restrictive. Perhaps the Neuroscience Committee could meet to discuss other options? Gillian O'Driscoll ‐‐ Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org) ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ From: "Monroe W. Cohen" <[email protected]> To: "Alanna Watt, Dr." <[email protected]> Cc: "Edward Ruthazer, Dr." <[email protected]>, "Gillian O'Driscoll, Prof." <gillian.o'[email protected]>, Gillian O Driscoll <[email protected]>, "Joseph Dent, Prof." <[email protected]>, "Reza Sharif Naeini, Dr." <[email protected]>, "Josie D'Amico" <[email protected]>, "Wendy Brett, Ms" <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 22:52:10 +0000 Subject: RE: Changes to the Neuroscience Minor ‐ your approval required > Dear Alanna, > > Thanks very much for your prompt reply, thoughtful feedback, and > request for clarification. >

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> 1. Yes, it may be that fewer students will take the minor. Currently > we have 83 students in the Neuroscience Minor. Wendy Brett (the > Neuroscience advisor) was finding that some students in the > Neuroscience Major and in Honours Neuroscience were sometimes being > shut out of courses with limited enrolment because some of the spots > were taken by students in the Neuroscience Minor. Hopefully, the > proposed changes will reduce this problem. In addition, I think > [WINDOWS‐1252?]it’s appropriate that the Neuroscience Minor > designation on the [WINDOWS‐1252?]student’s transcript should > represent the acquisition of an area of knowledge beyond that offered by their home department. > > 2. Yes, the Psych student would be able to take PSYC 444 as part of > his/her major but it would not be counted for the Neuroscience Minor. > In fact, Psych students will still be able to take any of the listed > Psychology courses and have them count for their major. > However those courses would not count as part of their Neuroscience Minor. > > 3. Yes, I agree that fulfilling the Minor requirements is one of the > reasons students sometimes take an extra semester, and the proposed > changes may contribute to this trend. On the other hand, part of the > [WINDOWS‐1252?]student’s coming of age at McGill should include > weighing the advantages and disadvantages of their academic choices > after seeking appropriate guidance from student advisors and others. > Indeed some students do declare a minor in U1 and then subsequently > opt out for reasons which probably include not wanting to take an > extra semester. I know this to be the case for some students who are > admitted to Honours. On the other hand some students manage a Minor > and graduate on time by taking courses in the summer. >

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> Thanks again Alanna, and please let me know if you approve the > proposed changes. > > Monroe > > ________________________________ > From: Alanna Watt, Dr. > Sent: October 24, 2014 4:22 PM > To: Monroe W. Cohen > Cc: Edward Ruthazer, Dr.; Gillian O'Driscoll, Prof.; Gillian O > Driscoll; Joseph Dent, Prof.; Reza Sharif Naeini, Dr.; Josie D'Amico; > Wendy Brett, Ms Subject: Re: Changes to the Neuroscience Minor ‐ your > approval required > > Dear Monroe‐ > > I think it is a good idea for students to take courses in many > departments in general, and that this is particularly important for > Neuroscience, which is so multi‐disciplinary. > > However, I feel a bit reluctant to limit the number of courses that a > student is able to take, especially at higher levels, for a few > reasons explained below. But it may be because I am not 100% sure of > the problem. Could you just clarify for me: when you credit overlap, > do you mean that the students are using the same credits for both > their major and their minor? I can see that this could narrow the > breadth of their undergrad experience, so changing it should be in > theory a good thing. However, I can think of a few possible drawbacks > that I wanted to bring up.

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> > 1. Students may be most comfortable taking 400‐ or 500‐level courses > in an area that they feel they have a stronger background in (closer > to their own field). That could lead to fewer students taking the > minor. [WINDOWS‐1252?]I’m not sure if this is necessarily a problem > [WINDOWS‐1252?]— we could argue that we want students to venture > outside their comfort zone in a Minor. It is really just a comment. > > 2. Are we sure that with this revision, we would not end up in the > situation where a Psych student who discovers a passion for sleep > research when they are taking their 200‐level courses, would then not > be able to take the PSYC 444 (Sleep Mechanisms and Behaviour) because > he or she needs to take the course outside of their department? That > would be a pity, but I think what you are saying is that they student > should be able to still take this course as part of their Major. In > that case it should not be a problem. > > 3. Is it possible that students are taking courses to count towards > both their major and minor because they are unable to get all the > credits that they need within the allotted time otherwise? I have > talked to many students who taken an extra semester (or even extra > year) at the end of their degree to complete all the credits that they > need for their particular major and minor [WINDOWS‐1252?]— I think > this is especially common for Honours students. This revision may > contribute to this trend as well. While many students seem happy to do > this, I worry that it puts a larger financial burden on foreign > students or students from less privileged backgrounds, and may be > prohibitive for them. Again, [WINDOWS‐1252?]I’m not sure that this is > something that should be factored in when planning the Neuroscience

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> minor curriculum, but I felt that it was worth mentioning. > > [WINDOWS‐1252?]I’m glad to see that BIOL 580 (a new course that > Michael Hendricks and I are teaching) is added to the curriculum for > the Neuroscience minor, thanks! > > All my best, > Alanna > > ____________________________________ > Alanna J. Watt, PhD > Assistant Professor > > Department of Biology > McGill University > Bellini Building, Rm. 265 > 3469 Sir William Osler > Montreal, Quebec H3G 0B1 CANADA > 1 (514) 398‐ 2806 > http://biology.mcgill.ca/faculty/watt/ > ____________________________________ > > On 24 Oct 2014, at 15:37, Monroe W. Cohen > <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > Dear Neuroscience Committee Members, > > In the current version of the Neuroscience Minor (24‐25 credits), > students may take up to 13 credits of courses in their home

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> department. In order a) to reduce this large credit overlap between > Neuroscience Minor and the [WINDOWS‐1252?]student’s major program and > b) to encourage interdisciplinarity, we are proposing that in addition > to completing the two introductory neuroscience courses (NSCI 200 and > NSCI 201) the remaining 18‐19 complementary credits be chosen from > courses outside the [WINDOWS‐1252?]student’s department. For example, > Biology students would not be allowed to choose Biology courses, > Physiology students would not be allowed to Physiology courses, and > Psychology students would not be allowed to choose Psychology courses. > > The attached file shows the current version of the Neuroscience Minor > on the left and the proposed version on the right. The key changes are > on p2 under Required Courses (6 credits) and under Complementary > Courses (18 credits). > > [WINDOWS‐1252?]I’m hoping to submit the proposal at the meeting of the > Science Academic Committee this coming Tuesday. To do so, I need your > approval by Monday (Oct 27). So kindly let me know by Monday if you approve. > > Thanks, and I apologize for the short notice. > > Monroe > __________________ > Monroe W Cohen, PhD > Professor of Physiology > Director, BSc Neuroscience Program > Co‐coordinator, Interdepartmental Honours Immunology > Phone: 514‐398‐4342 > Fax: 514‐398‐7452

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> Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > > <Neuroscience Minor ‐ Proposed Changes.pdf> ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ End of Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Proposal Reference Number : 9239PRN Alias : 14-15#462Version No : 1Submitted By : Ms Vittoria Catania


Summary of Changes Course Activities, Supplementary Calendar Info


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Systemic HumanAnatomy


Systemic HumanAnatomy.

Rationale In the past, tutorials were offered unofficially,however they have been proven to be verybeneficial to the class. Thus, in an effort to planand give students advanced notice has to whenthe tutorials are offered, we propose includingthese in the calendar and the timetable. It is anintegral part of the course which is used to solidifythe material taught in the lecture and the lab.


Course Description Introduction to the gross anatomy of the variousorgan systems of head, neck and trunk regions ofthe human body. Practical tutorials include studiesof prepared specimens, use of the anatomicalmuseum and audio-visual materials. This course islimited in size. Selection of students (other than

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those requiring the course as part of their program)will be made after the first lecture. (Admission isguaranteed for all students enrolled in programs inthe Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology forwhich ANAT 214 is a required course.)

Teaching Dept. 0212 : Anatomy and Cell Biology



Prerequisites Prerequisites: BIOL 112 (or CEGEP equivalent),PHGY 209 and PHGY 210

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B.Science

Environment

Biodiversity and Conservation

Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

McGill School of Environment

Fall 2015

63 credits

Minor revisions to bring course sets up to date

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Sylvie deBlois, Director, MSE

Minor revisions are needed to bring the domain up-to-date (to add new courses, to remove courses that are retired or have not been offered recently).


bsc_bscagenvsc_biodiversityATTACHMENT_October2014 Attachment to Program Change Proposals for:

- BSc; Environment; Biodiversity & Conservation domain (bsc_environment_biodiversity_revision_2014.doc) - BSc (AgEnvSc); Environment; Biodiversity & Conservation domain (bscagenvsc_environment_biodiversity_revision_2014.doc)

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Course list Deleted courses shown as strikeout, added courses or other changes are shown as underlined italics. Numbers in 1superscript refer to comments in the rationale. This domain (63 credits including core) is open only to students in the B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Major Environment or B.Sc. Major Environment program. Program Requirements Note: Students are required to take a maximum of 30 credits at the 200 level and a minimum of 12 credits at the 400 level or higher in this program. This includes core and required courses. Location Note: When planning their schedule and registering for courses, students should verify where each course is offered because courses for this program are taught at both McGill's Downtown campus and at the Macdonald campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. Core: Required Courses (18 credits) Location Note: Core required courses are taught at both McGill's Downtown campus and at the Macdonald campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. You should register in Section 001 of an ENVR course that you plan to take on the Downtown campus, and in Section 051 of an ENVR course that you plan to take on the Macdonald campus. ENVR 200 (3) The Global Environment ENVR 201 (3) Society, Environment and Sustainability ENVR 202 (3) The Evolving Earth ENVR 203 (3) Knowledge, Ethics and Environment ENVR 301 (3) Environmental Research Design ENVR 400 (3) Environmental Thought Core: Complementary Course - Senior Research Project (3 credits) Only 3 credits will be applied to the program; extra credits will count as electives. AGRI 519 (6) Sustainable Development Plans ENVR 401 (3) Environmental Research ENVR 451 (6) Research in Panama Domain: Complementary Courses (42 credits) 42 credits of complementary courses are selected as follows: 9 credits - basic courses in the Biological Principles of Diversity, Systematics, and Conservation 3 credits - Ecology

This domain (63 credits including core) is open only to students in the B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Major Environment or B.Sc. Major Environment program. Program Requirements Note: Students are required to take a maximum of 30 credits at the 200 level and a minimum of 12 credits at the 400 level or higher in this program. This includes core and required courses. Location Note: When planning their schedule and registering for courses, students should verify where each course is offered because courses for this program are taught at both McGill's Downtown campus and at the Macdonald campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. Core: Required Courses (18 credits) Location Note: Core required courses are taught at both McGill's Downtown campus and at the Macdonald campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. You should register in Section 001 of an ENVR course that you plan to take on the Downtown campus, and in Section 051 of an ENVR course that you plan to take on the Macdonald campus. ENVR 200 (3) The Global Environment ENVR 201 (3) Society, Environment and Sustainability ENVR 202 (3) The Evolving Earth ENVR 203 (3) Knowledge, Ethics and Environment ENVR 301 (3) Environmental Research Design ENVR 400 (3) Environmental Thought Core: Complementary Course - Senior Research Project (3 credits) Only 3 credits will be applied to the program; extra credits will count as electives. 2 AEBI 427 (6) Barbados Interdisciplinary Project AGRI 519 (6) Sustainable Development Plans ENVR 401 (3) Environmental Research ENVR 451 (6) Research in Panama Domain: Complementary Courses (42 credits) 42 credits of complementary courses are selected as follows: 9 credits - basic courses in the Biological Principles of Diversity, Systematics, and Conservation 3 credits - Ecology




3 credits - Statistics 9 credits - Interface between Science, Policy, and Management 3 credits - Field Courses 6 credits - General Scientific Principles 3 credits - Social Science 6 credits - Organisms and Diversity Biological Principles of Diversity/Systematics/Conservation: 9 credits are chosen from basic courses in the biological principles of diversity, systematics, and conservation as follows: One of: AEBI 212 (3) Evolution and Phylogeny BIOL 304 (3) Evolution One of: AEBI 211 (3) Organisms 2 BIOL 305 (3) Animal Diversity One of: BIOL 465 (3) Conservation Biology WILD 421 (3) Wildlife Conservation Ecology: One of: BIOL 308 (3) Ecological Dynamics ENVB 305 (3) Population & Community Ecology Statistics: One of: AEMA 310 (3) Statistical Methods 1 BIOL 373 (3) Biometry Science, Policy, and Management: 9 credits are chosen from interface between science, policy, and management as follows: * Note: You may take AGEC 200 or ECON 208, but not both. AGEC 200* (3) Principles of Microeconomics AGRI 550 (3) Sustained Tropical Agriculture ECON 208* (3) Microeconomic Analysis and Applications ECON 225 (3) Economics of the Environment GEOG 302 (3) Environmental Management 1

3 credits - Statistics 9 credits - Interface between Science, Policy, and Management 3 credits - Field Courses 6 credits - General Scientific Principles 3 credits - Social Science 6 credits - Organisms and Diversity Biological Principles of Diversity/Systematics/Conservation: 9 credits are chosen from basic courses in the biological principles of diversity, systematics, and conservation as follows: One of: AEBI 212 (3) Evolution and Phylogeny BIOL 304 (3) Evolution One of: AEBI 211 (3) Organisms 2 BIOL 305 (3) Animal Diversity One of: BIOL 465 (3) Conservation Biology WILD 421 (3) Wildlife Conservation Ecology: One of: BIOL 308 (3) Ecological Dynamics ENVB 305 (3) Population & Community Ecology Statistics: 13 One of the following Statistics courses or equivalent: Note: Credit given for Statistics courses is subject to certain restrictions. Students should consult the “Course Overlap in the “Course Requirements” section for the Faculty of Science. AEMA 310 (3) Statistical Methods 1 BIOL 373 (3) Biometry Science, Policy, and Management: 9 credits are chosen from interface between science, policy, and management as follows: * Note: You may take AGEC 200 or ECON 208, but not both; 12 you may take BIOL 451 or NRSC 451, but not both. 2 AEBI 423 (3) Sustainable Land Use (Barbados) AGEC 200* (3) Principles of Microeconomics AGRI 550 (3) Sustained Tropical Agriculture 2 BIOL 451* (3) Research in Ecology and Development




GEOG 370 (3) Protected Areas GEOG 408 (3) Geography of Development GEOG 410 (3) Geography of Underdevelopment: Current Problems Field Courses One of: AGRI 452 (3) Water Resources in Barbados BIOL 331 (3) Ecology/Behaviour Field Course BIOL 334 (3) Applied Tropical Ecology BIOL 553 (3) Neotropical Environments GEOG 495 (3) Field Studies – Physical Geography GEOG 499 (3) Subarctic Field Studies WILD 475 (3) Desert Ecology General Scientific Principles 6 credits of general scientific principles selected from the following: * Note: You may take ENVB 430 or GEOG 306, but not both. (A second field course from the domain curriculum may also be taken.) ** Note: You may take BIOL 432 or ENVB 315, but not both. BIOL 324 (3) Ecological Genetics BIOL 342 (3) Contemporary Topics in Aquatic Ecology BIOL 432** (3) Limnology BIOL 441 (3) Biological Oceanography ENVB 313 (3) Phylogeny and Biogeography ENVB 315** (3) Science of Inland Waters ENVB 410 (3) Ecosystem Ecology ENVB 430* (3) GIS for Natural Resource Management

ECON 208* (3) Microeconomic Analysis and Applications ECON 225 (3) Economics of the Environment 3 ENVB 415 Ecosystem Management 6 ENVB 437 (3) Assessing Environmental Impact GEOG 302 (3) Environmental Management 1 3 GEOG 360 (3) Analyzing Sustainability 1 GEOG 370 (3) Protected Areas GEOG 408 (3) Geography of Development GEOG 410 (3) Geography of Underdevelopment: Current Problems 2 NRSC 451* (3) Research in Ecology and Development 3 PLNT 312 Urban Horticulture 3 URBP 507 Planning and Infrastructure (Barbados) 9 Field Courses One of: AGRI 452 (3) Water Resources in Barbados 3 BIOL 240 Monteregian Flora BIOL 331 (3) Ecology/Behaviour Field Course BIOL 334 (3) Applied Tropical Ecology 7 BIOL 335 (3) Marine Mammals BIOL 553 (3) Neotropical Environments 3 ENTO 340 (3) Field Entomology 8 ENVB 410 (3) Ecosystem Ecology GEOG 495 (3) Field Studies – Physical Geography GEOG 499 (3) Subarctic Field Studies 7 PLNT 358 (3) Flowering Plant Diversity 8 PLNT 460 (3) Plant Ecology 3 WILD 401 (4 cr) Fish and Wildlife Management WILD 475 (3) Desert Ecology 3 WOOD 441 Integrated Forest Management General Scientific Principles 6 credits of general scientific principles selected from the following: 11 * Note: You may take only one of BREE 430, ENVB 430 or GEOG 306; you may take GEOG 322 or BREE 217, but not both; you may take ANSC 326 or BIOL 324, but not both. 10 (A second field course from the domain curriculum may also be taken.) 1 ** Note: You may take BIOL 432 or ENVB 315, but not both. 4**Note: You may take BIOL 202 or LSCI 204, but not both. 3 ANSC 326 (3) Fundamentals of Population Genetics 4 BIOL 202** (3) Genetics BIOL 324 (3) Ecological Genetics BIOL 342 (3) Contemporary Topics in Aquatic Ecology




ENVB 437 (3) Assessing Environmental Impact GEOG 272 (3) Earth’s Changing Surface GEOG 306* (3) Raster Geo-Information Science GEOG 321 (3) Climatic Environments GEOG 322 (3) Environmental Hydrology GEOG 350 (3) Ecological Biogeography MICR 331 (3) Microbial Ecology PLNT 460 (3) Plant Ecology WILD 311 (3) Ethology WOOD 420 (3) Environmental Issues: Forestry Social Science: One of: * Note: If WILD 415 is taken, 1 additional credit of complementary courses must be taken. AGEC 333 (3) Resource Economics ANTH 339 (3) Ecological Anthropology ANTH 416 (3) Environment/Development: Africa ECON 326 (3) Ecological Economics GEOG 404 (3) Environmental Management 2 GEOG 498 (3) Humans in Tropical Environments GEOG 510 (3) Humid Tropical Environments URBP 520 (3) Globalization: Planning and Change WILD 415* (2) Conservation Law Organisms and Diversity: 6 credits of organisms and diversity selected as follows: * Note: You may take BIOL 350 or ENTO 350, but not both; you may take BIOL 540 or ENVR 540, but

1 BIOL 432 (3) Limnology 3 BIOL 434 (3) Theoretical Ecology BIOL 441 (3) Biological Oceanography 3 BIOL 515 (3) Advances in Aquatic Ecology 3 BREE 217* (3) Hydrology and Water Resources 3 BREE 430* (3) GIS for Natural Resource Management ENVB 313 (3) Phylogeny and Biogeography 1 ENVB 315** (3) Science of Inland Waters 8 ENVB 410 (3) Ecosystem Ecology ENVB 430* (3) GIS for Natural Resource Management 6 ENVB 437 (3) Assessing Environmental Impact GEOG 272 (3) Earth’s Changing Surface GEOG 306* (3) Raster Geo-Information Science GEOG 321 (3) Climatic Environments GEOG 322* (3) Environmental Hydrology GEOG 350 (3) Ecological Biogeography 4 LSCI 204** (3) Genetics MICR 331 (3) Microbial Ecology 8 PLNT 460 (3) Plant Ecology 1 WILD 311 (3) Ethology 1 WOOD 420 (3) Environmental Issues: Forestry 10 A second field course from the domain curriculum may also be taken. Social Science: One of: 12 * Note: You may take ANTH 451 or GEOG 451, but not both. 1 * Note: If WILD 415 is taken, 1 additional credit of complementary courses must be taken. AGEC 333 (3) Resource Economics 3 AGRI 411 (3) Global Issues on Development, Food and Agriculture ANTH 339 (3) Ecological Anthropology ANTH 416 (3) Environment/Development: Africa 2 ANTH 451 (3) Research in Society and Development in Africa ECON 326 (3) Ecological Economics 3 ENVR 519 (3) Global Environmental Politics GEOG 404 (3) Environmental Management 2 2 GEOG 451 (3) Research in Society and Development in Africa GEOG 498 (3) Humans in Tropical Environments 1 GEOG 510 (3) Humid Tropical Environments URBP 520 (3) Globalization: Planning and Change 1 WILD 415* (2) Conservation Law Organisms and Diversity: 6 credits of organisms and diversity selected as follows: * Note: You may take only one of ENTO 330, BIOL




not both. AGRI 340 (3) Principles of Ecological Agriculture ANTH 311 (3) Primate Behaviour and Ecology BIOL 335 (3) Marine Mammals BIOL 350* (3) Insect Biology and Control BIOL 355 (3) Trees: Ecology and Evolution BIOL 427 (3) Herpetology BIOL 540* (3) Ecology of Species Invasions ENTO 350* (3) Insect Biology and Control ENTO 352 (3) Biocontrol of Pest Insects ENTO 440 (3) Insect Diversity ENVR 540* (3) Ecology of Species Invasions PLNT 304 (3) Biology of Fungi PLNT 358 (3) Flowering Plant Diversity WILD 307 (3) Natural History of Vertebrates WILD 350 (3) Mammalogy WILD 420 (3) Ornithology WILD 424 (3) Parasitology

350 or ENTO 350, but not both; you may take BIOL 540 or ENVR 540, but not both. 2, 12 AEBI 421 (3) Tropical Horticultural Ecology AGRI 340 (3) Principles of Ecological Agriculture ANTH 311 (3) Primate Behaviour and Ecology 7 BIOL 335 (3) Marine Mammals 3 BIOL 310 (3) Biodiversity and Ecosystems BIOL 350* (3) Insect Biology and Control BIOL 355 (3) Trees: Ecology and Evolution BIOL 427 (3) Herpetology BIOL 540* (3) Ecology of Species Invasions 3 ENTO 330* (3) Insect Biology ENTO 350* (3) Insect Biology and Control ENTO 352 (3) Biocontrol of Pest Insects ENTO 440 (3) Insect Diversity ENVR 540* (3) Ecology of Species Invasions PLNT 304 (3) Biology of Fungi 7 PLNT 358 (3) Flowering Plant Diversity 3 PLNT 434 (3) Weed Biology and Control 3 REDM 400 (3) Science and Museums WILD 307 (3) Natural History of Vertebrates WILD 350 (3) Mammalogy WILD 420 (3) Ornithology WILD 424 (3) Parasitology

RATIONALE FOR CHANGES: 1 Removed from complementary course lists because they are either retired or infrequently offered: ENVB 315, WILD 311, WILD 415, WOOD 420, GEOG 370, GEOG 510

2 The courses in the B.I.T.S. (Barbados Interdisciplinary Tropical Studies) field study semester have been added as complementary courses in this domain where appropriate (3 of the 4 courses added -- AEBI 421, AEBI 423, AEBI 427). Additionally, the context courses (BIOL 451/NRSC 451 and GEOG 451/ANTH 451) of the Africa Field Study Semester (AFSS), which are offered regularly every year, have been added. 3 In addition to the B.I.T.S. and AFSS courses added (see point #2) the following new courses were added to complementary course sections: AGRI 411, ANSC 326, BIOL 240, BIOL 310, BIOL 434, BIOL 515, BREE 217, BREE 430, ENTO 330, ENVB 415, ENVR 519, GEOG 360, PLNT 312, PLNT 434, REDM 400, URBP 507, WILD 401, WOOD 441.




4 BIOL 202 and LSCI 204 added to complementary course list. Currently they are hidden pre-reqs to BIOL 324 and ANSC 326. 6 ENVB 437 moved from General Scientific Principles category to Science, Policy and Management category where it is better suited. 7 BIOL 335 and PLNT 358 moved from Organisms and Diversity category to Field Courses category where they are better suited. 8 ENVB 410 and PLNT 460 moved from General Scientific Principles category to Field Courses category where they are better suited. 9 Because of the relevance of fieldwork to this domain, and because a “2nd field course” is an option within the General Scientific Principles category, a greater number and variety of field courses have been made available. In particular, more local (and therefore, less expensive) options are offered. 10 Moved to where it will be more noticeable 11 Merged the either/or conditions to make more readable. 12 Note added to make clear that these are the same courses. 13 To warn students of statistics overlap – consistent with Notes in other domains.

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CONSULTATION REPORTS RE: MINOR PROGRAM REVISIONS – B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major

Biodiversity & Conservation domain

This proposal was circulated to the following departments and the following comments were received: No Objections: - Animal Science - Anthropology - Biology - Bioresource Engineering - Geography – recommended we also remove GEOG 370 and GEOG 510 - Institute of Parasitology (Prof. T. Geary, Director) – recommended we NOT add BTEC 502 – infrequently offered and possibly not again; course, therefore, removed from proposal - Natural Resource Sciences - Plant Science - Redpath Museum - Urban Planning

CONSULTATION REPORT FORM RE: MINOR PROGRAM REVISIONS – B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major


MCGILL SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT

DATE: October 17, 2014 FROM: Prof. Valerie Orsat, Chair, Bioresource Engineering TO: Kathy Roulet, Program Adviser, MSE The attached proposal is being circulated for review and comment. PROGRAM TITLE: B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major, Biodiversity & Conservation domain Would you please review the attached and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. Specifically, the following courses taught by your department have been added to the revised program’s list of courses: BREE 217 and BREE 430. It would be appreciated if you could return your comments to me by Friday, October 31st. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or by phone (398-4306). No Objections __No Objections_____ Some Objections _______ Comments: The department of bioresource engineering supports the changes proposed. Signature: Valerie Orsat Date: October 17th, 2014

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From: Kevin Wade [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October-21-14 2:58 PM To: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Cc: Joanne TenEyck Subject: Re: FW: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Hi Kathy, I have consulted with both instructors and neither the Department nor either of them has any objection to those two courses (ANSC 326 and AGRI 411) being added to the program as outlined. With regard to the former (ANSC 326) please be advised that there is a minimum enrolment - currently 10 - for the course to be offered. Best, Kevin

Kevin Wade, PhD, Chair Department of Animal Science +1 514 398 7973




DATE: October 17, 2014 TO: Prof. Kevin Wade, Chair, Department of Animal Science FROM: Kathy Roulet, Program Adviser, MSE The attached proposal is being circulated for review and comment. PROGRAM TITLE: B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major, Biodiversity & Conservation domain Would you please review the attached and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. Specifically, the following courses taught by your department have been added to the revised program’s list of courses: ANSC 326 and AGRI 411. It would be appreciated if you could return your comments to me by Friday, October 31st. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or by phone (398-4306). No Objections __X__ Some Objections _______ Comments: Signature: Date:

From: Nigel Roulet, Prof. Sent: October-20-14 11:08 AM To: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Subject: RE: Ditto -- GEOG 510 Humid Tropical Environments Neither will be offered next year given my tentative teaching assignment list. 370 is not likely to be offered again, 510 is a Coomes course but has not been offered in a while.


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From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: October-20-14 10:35 AM To: Nigel Roulet, Prof. Subject: Ditto -- GEOG 510 Humid Tropical Environments Also, for GEOG 510. I know it is offered this winter, but will it be offered regularly in the future? Kathy From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: Monday, October 20, 2014 10:27 AM To: Nigel Roulet, Prof. Cc: Gabrielle Roberge Subject: GEOG 370 Protected Areas Hi Nigel: Gabrielle would be interested in taking GEOG 370 next year if it is offered. I notice that it has not been offered 2012-2013, 2013-2014 nor 2014-2015. Is it likely to be offered again? If not, I will remove it from the Biodiversity Conservation domain with the round of program revisions that I forwarded your way last week. Kathy Kathryn Roulet, M.Sc.




DATE: October 17, 2014 TO: Prof. Nigel Roulet, Chair, Geography Department FROM: Kathy Roulet, Program Adviser, MSE The attached proposal is being circulated for review and comment. PROGRAM TITLE: B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major, Biodiversity & Conservation domain Would you please review the attached and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. Specifically, the following courses taught by your department have been added to the revised program’s list of courses: GEOG 360 and GEOG 451. It would be appreciated if you could return your comments to me by Friday, October 31st. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or by phone (398-4306). No Objections ___[NTR] X____ Some Objections _______ Comments:[NTR] GEOG 306 will be offered every year as it is required in the BA and Sc SSS. However, GEOG 451 is not offered every year but we try to offer it every other year. It is a course in development and is therefore important for several other programs but we have several development geography courses we rotate through. Signature:[NTR] Nigel Roulet Date:[NTR] 17 October 2014

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From: Timothy Geary, Prof. Sent: October-17-14 2:48 PM To: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Subject: RE: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Hi, Kathy Although we have not officially retired BTEC 502, we do not have a lecturer for the course and do not have plans to offer it in the foreseeable future. I don’t think it should be included in the list of courses at this time. With apologies Tim From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 11:08 AM To: Timothy Geary, Prof.




DATE: October 17, 2014 TO: Prof. Tim Geary, Director, Institute of Parasitology FROM: Kathy Roulet, Program Adviser, MSE The attached proposal is being circulated for review and comment. PROGRAM TITLE: B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major, Biodiversity & Conservation domain Would you please review the attached and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. Specifically, the following course taught by your department has been added to the revised program’s list of courses: BTEC 502. It would be appreciated if you could return your comments to me by Friday, October 31st. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or by phone (398-4306). No Objections _______ Some Objections ___X____ Comments: See above

Signature: Date: 17 October 2014

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From: Pierre Dutilleul, Prof. Sent: October-29-14 3:32 PM To: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Subject: RE: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Very good!

From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: October 29, 2014 3:15 PM To: Pierre Dutilleul, Prof. Subject: RE: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major

Hello Pierre: Thank you for getting back to me, and for your support for our revisions. I appreciate your pointing out my oversight regarding BTEC 502. It was my mistake – I had wrongly referred to the 2010-2011 Calendar which lists BTEC courses as being “Offered by: Plant Science, Parasitology”. In any case, I have also consulted with Parasitology about BTEC 502. Kathy Kathryn Roulet, M.Sc. From: Pierre Dutilleul, Prof. Sent: October-28-14 11:32 PM To: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Subject: RE: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Dear Kathy, Thank you very much for your message and the attachment, sent and well received almost two weeks ago. After consultation with a knowledgeable colleague in these questions, I have no major comment to report, except that BTEC 502 is not a Plant Science course, and is not offered this year (2014-15). With best wishes, Pierre

From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: October 17, 2014 11:58 AM To: Pierre Dutilleul, Prof.

CONSULTATION REPORT FORM RE: MINOR PROGRAM REVISIONS B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major



DATE: October 17, 2014 TO: Prof. Pierre Dutilleul, Chair, Department of Plant Science FROM: Kathy Roulet, Program Adviser, MSE The attached proposal is being circulated for review and comment. PROGRAM TITLE: B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major, Biodiversity & Conservation domain

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Would you please review the attached and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. Specifically, the following courses taught by your department have been added to the revised program¹s list of courses: PLNT 312, LSCI 204, BTEC 502, and PLNT 434. It would be appreciated if you could return your comments to me by Friday, October 31st. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or by phone (398-4306). No Objections _______ Some Objections _______ Comments: Signature: Date:

From: John Galaty, Prof. Sent: November-11-14 4:04 PM To: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Cc: Connie Di Giuseppe Subject: Re: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Hi Kathy, I think my comment on ANTH 416 is the only relevant one; otherwise, we are in support. Thanks, john On 14-11-11 3:35 PM, "Kathy Roulet, Ms." <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi John: Do you anticipate further comments from your undergraduate committee about our proposed changes? I will be submitting the proposal to the Academic Program Committees of the two science faculties by this Friday. Kathy Kathryn Roulet, M.Sc. From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: November-04-14 3:45 PM To: John Galaty, Prof. Subject: RE: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Hi John: Thanks for getting back to me, and for you input re: ANTH 416. That’s really good to know; I will leave it as is then. We would like to include AFSS courses but only those that are regularly offered so that students can count on them when they are planning ahead. It can be misleading to list courses in a program if they are only infrequently offered. ANTH 416 doesn’t appear to fall into this category though. I’ll await further word from you, from your undergraduate committee, towards the end of the week. Thanks again. Kathy Kathryn Roulet, M.Sc.

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From: John Galaty, Prof. Sent: November-04-14 3:37 PM To: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Cc: Connie Di Giuseppe Subject: Re: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Importance: High Dear Kathy, I’ve forwarded your materials to our undergraduate committee and to all those involved in environmental anthropology and conservation. I’ll get back to you by Thursday if I’ve heard back from them or if not. Let me raise the one question I know about first hand, which is ANTH 416: Environment & Culture in Africa. I teach this course almost every year in the African field studies semester and it is taught be African sessionals (who have studied with me) when I don’t teach it personally. It is rarely taught on the McGill campus but I may turn to doing that soon. The course always has a strong conservation component, linked to the many sites we visit that are in communities adjacent to protected areas in one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world. Since we just were awarded a major partnership grant on ‘the institutional canopy of conservation’ for action research along the Kenyan/Tanzanian borderlands, its conservation content is bound to grow further. So I suggest you not delete this course, since we do have some environment studies who would I’m sure like to count it for credit. With regards, John On 14-11-04 2:07 PM, "Kathy Roulet, Ms." <[email protected]> wrote: Hello John: I was wondering if you had any comments related to our proposed revisions to the Biodiversity and Conservation domain, a copy of which I sent you October 17th (see below, and attached). I would like to submit these by the end of this week, to ensure the various deadlines can be met for these changes to be in place for Fall 2015. If you could get back to me before Friday, November 7th, I would greatly appreciate it. Kathy Kathryn Roulet, M.Sc. From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: October-17-14 11:20 AM To: John Galaty, Prof.



MCGILL SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT DATE: October 17, 2014 TO: Prof. John Galaty, Chair, Department of Anthropology FROM: Kathy Roulet, Program Adviser, MSE The attached proposal is being circulated for review and comment. PROGRAM TITLE: B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major, Biodiversity & Conservation domain Would you please review the attached and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has

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any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. Specifically, the following course taught by your department has been added to the revised program’s list of courses: ANTH 451; and the following course has been removed: ANTH 416. It would be appreciated if you could return your comments to me by Friday, October 31st. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or by phone (398-4306). No Objections _______ Some Objections _______ Comments: Signature: Date:

From: Nancy Nelson, Ms. Sent: November-07-14 3:19 PM To: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Cc: Thomas Bureau, Prof.; Graham Bell, Prof. Subject: FW: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Hi Kathy, On behalf of our curriculum director Tom Bureau and our chair Graham Bell, I am happy to inform you that the BIOL department does not have any objection to your program revision as it affects our courses. Best regards, Nancy Nancy Nelson| Undergraduate Advisor | Dept. of Biology | McGill University | 1205 Dr. Penfield Ave, Rm W3/25| Montréal (Québec) H3A 1B1 | 514.398-4109| [email protected] From: Nancy Nelson, Ms. Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 5:23 PM To: Andrew Hendry, Dr.; Andrew Gonzalez, Prof. Cc: Melania Cristescu; Irene Gregory-Eaves, Prof.; Susan Gabe; Thomas Bureau, Prof. Subject: FW: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Dear Andrew, Andy and members of the curriculum committee, Would you kindly answer by tomorrow at 3 pm if you have any objections to the attached minor program revisions? I have consulted Kathy Roulet and it seems likely that we would see at most one or two additional students registering in any of these courses in a particular year. Thanks. Best regards, Nancy


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From: Thomas Bureau, Prof. Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 10:18 AM To: Nancy Nelson, Ms. Subject: Fwd: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Hi Nancy, Perhaps this could be sent to Andy and Andrew for comments? As mention, I'll be away starting the 7th. Later, Tom Prof. Thomas Bureau VEGI Project Leader McGill University Department of Biology From: "Graham Bell, Prof." <[email protected]> Subject: FW: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Date: 5 November, 2014 9:48:47 AM EST To: "Thomas Bureau, Prof." <[email protected]> Dear Tom, For comment. Best regards, Graham From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: November-04-14 2:19 PM To: Graham Bell, Prof. Cc: Maria Colonna, Ms. Subject: FW: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Hello Graham: I was wondering if you had any comments related to our proposed revisions to the Biodiversity and Conservation domain, a copy of which I sent you October 17th (see below, and attached). I would like to submit these by the end of this week, to ensure the various deadlines can be met for these changes to be in place for Fall 2015. If you could get back to me before Friday, November 7th, I would greatly appreciate it. Kathy Kathryn Roulet, M.Sc.



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From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: October-17-14 10:47 AM To: Graham Bell, Prof.


Biodiversity & Conservation domain MCGILL SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT

DATE: October 17, 2014 TO: Prof. Graham Bell, Chair, Department of Biology FROM: Kathy Roulet, Program Adviser, MSE The attached proposal is being circulated for review and comment. PROGRAM TITLE: B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major, Biodiversity & Conservation domain Would you please review the attached and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. Specifically, the following course taught by your department has been added to the revised program’s list of courses: BIOL 515, BIOL 310, BIOL 451, BIOL 240, BIOL 202, and BIOL 434. It would be appreciated if you could return your comments to me by Friday, October 31st. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or by phone (398-4306). No Objections _______ Some Objections _______ Comments: Signature: Date:

From: Jim Fyles, Prof. Sent: November-04-14 5:26 PM To: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Subject: RE: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Kathy, The revisions look fine to me. I have no changes to suggest. Jim Jim Fyles Department of Natural Resource Sciences (514) 398-7758 From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 2:09 PM To: Jim Fyles, Prof. Cc: Ann Gossage, Ms. Subject: FW: Minor Program Revisions - Biodiversity & Conservation domain - Environment Major Hi Jim: I was wondering if you had any comments related to our proposed revisions to the Biodiversity and Conservation domain, a copy of which I sent you October 17th (see below, and attached). I would like to submit these by the end of this week, to ensure the various deadlines can be met for these changes to be in place for Fall 2015. If you could get back to me before Friday, November 7th, I would greatly appreciate it. Kathy Kathryn Roulet, M.Sc.

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From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: October-17-14 10:53 AM To: Jim Fyles, Prof.




DATE: October 17, 2014 TO: Prof. Jim Fyles, Chair, Department of Natural Resource Sciences FROM: Kathy Roulet, Program Adviser, MSE The attached proposal is being circulated for review and comment. PROGRAM TITLE: B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major, Biodiversity & Conservation domain Would you please review the attached and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. Specifically, the following courses taught by your department have been added to the revised program’s list of courses: AEBI 421, AEBI 423, NRSC 451, ENVB 415, ENTO 330, ENTO 340, WILD 401, WOOD 441; and the following courses have been removed: ENVB 315, WILD 311, WOOD 420, WILD 415. It would be appreciated if you could return your comments to me by Friday, October 31st. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or by phone (398-4306). No Objections _______ Some Objections _______ Comments: Signature: Date:

CONSULTATION REPORT FORM

RE: MINOR PROGRAM REVISIONS – B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major



DATE: October 17, 2014

TO: Prof. David Green, Director, Redpath Museum

FROM: Kathy Roulet, Program Adviser, MSE

The attached proposal is being circulated for review and comment.

PROGRAM TITLE: B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) Environment Major, Biodiversity & Conservation domain

Would you please review the attached and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal.

Specifically, the following courses taught by your department have been added to the revised program’s list of courses: REDM 400.

It would be appreciated if you could return your comments to me by Friday, October 31st. Ifyou have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email or by phone (398-4306).

No Objections _______

Some Objections _______

Comments:

Signature:

Date:

x

17 October, 2014

Proposal Reference Number : 9308PRN Alias : 14-15#531Version No : 6Submitted By : Dr Amy BlumEdited By : Ms Josie D'Amico


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N (Simple Change) - As a Required course, pleasereplace CHEM 253 and CHEM 263 with CHEM 283 forMajor in Chemistry, Honours in Chemistry, Major inChemistry with Bio-Organic option, Honours inChemistry with Bio-Organic option, Major in Chemistrywith Materials option, Honours in Chemistry withMaterials option, Major in Chemistry with Atmosphereand Environment option (Program Revision Formssubmitted for the above programs); Honours inChemistry with Atmosphere and Environment option.

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T - Tutorial 1


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Intro Phys Chem Lab


Introductory PhysicalChemistry Laboratory

Rationale Currently, Chemistry has two 1-credit U1 level physicalchemistry lab courses (CHEM 253, CHEM 263). Wewould like to combine these courses into one 2-creditlab that runs both semesters to keep class sizemanageable. This will give our students more flexibilityin scheduling, since they will not have one U1semester with three afternoon labs to schedule. Withthe increased credit weight, we will also be able tointroduce more sophisticated data analysis methods,with tutorials available online to maintain schedulingflexibility. In addition, the course will enable students tobe in the lab every week instead of every other weekfor one hour longer per week. This will allow morecomplex, multi-session labs and give the students a

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better experience in the course. 253 will be retained foreducation majors and chemistry minors. It will be asubset of the new course (as is done with the nursesfor organic chemistry lab). We will run 263 as a subsetof the new course for a year to make sure allChemistry majors who took CHEM 253 can finish out,then retire it.

Responsible Instructor

Course Description An introduction to experiments and data analysis inphysical chemistry.

Teaching Dept. 0287 : Chemistry

Administering Faculty/Unit SC : Faculty of Science

Prerequisites CHEM 110, CHEM 120 or equivalentWeb Registration Blocked? : N

Corequisites CHEM 223 or CHEM 243Web Registration Blocked? : N

Restrictions Not open to students who are taking or have takenCHEM 253 or CHEM 263.

Supplementary Calendar Info This course should be taken with either CHEM223 or CHEM 243.

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Campus Downtown


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CHEM 283 Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Summary and Overview: CHEM 283 will be an opportunity for new Chemistry Students to learn basic measurement techniques and how to write lab reports. A major portion of the course will involve the design, synthesis, and physical characterization of a biodiesel fuel. This experiment will enable students to research a laboratory procedure, carry it out, and characterize the results. Practical Lab Skills Goals: Students will assemble a simple apparatus individually, collect data manually, and analyze results into simple yet meaningful conclusions using spreadsheets and graphing software in as much of a ‘hands-on’ fashion as possible. This lab will stress simplicity of concept over complexity of instrumentation, and parallel as much real research in materials and methods as possible. Relationship to Lectures: CHEM 223/243 are not prerequisite for this course, although most students will be taking one of these classes concurrently. Although the material covered in lab will also be covered in CHEM 223/243, a variety of practical reasons make synchronization between the two difficult. Thus, the labs will be prepared to act as standalone units based on knowledge from General Chemistry and information in the online lab manual. Relationship to Other Laboratory Courses: Students will be expected to take the introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory either concurrently or soon after, which will provide them with basic glassware and dry/wet chemical handling techniques, so these skills will not be stressed in CHEM 283. Similarly, the advanced Physical Chemistry laboratory will provide a good opportunity for all students later to get introduced to advanced and complex equipment, so this is also not a primary goal of CHEM 283. On the other hand, the analytical labs in later years and the advanced Physical Chemistry laboratory require students to write reports and use error analysis, so one of the goals of CHEM 283 is to give students some basic skills in this area. Curriculum Guidelines: This is a 2-credit laboratory course of 3 hours laboratory time per week, running each term for 13 weeks. Lab reports will be due two weeks after the laboratory session. Reports should be submitted at the start of the laboratory session. Reports received after this time will be considered late. Students have 2 weeks to prepare their lab reports after completing the experiment. PLEASE do not wait until the last minute to write up your reports! There is no grace period for late work, which will be docked 10 points per day. It should be remembered that the reports are analogous to examinations and copying from the reports of other students is a serious offense. Similarly plagiarism, i.e., copying substantial sections from notes or references and presenting these without referring to the source so that it pretends to be original work, is highly unethical. Appropriate procedures, outlined in the "Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures", will be instituted, if the occasion warrants. “McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore, all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see www.mcgill.ca/integrity for more information).”

CHEM - 283 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

SCHEDULE – FALL 2015

Week Schedule

1 Room 113 Introductory Meeting.

2 Library & Safety. Library assignment

3 Borate Equilibrium

4 Carbonic Acid Kinetics

5 Liquid-Liquid Equilibrium

6 Photochemistry

7 Biodiesel 1

8 Biodiesel 2

9 Biodiesel 3

10 Biodiesel 4

11 Something Computational TBD

12 Clock Reaction

13 Electrochemistry

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2 assignments (library, computational) 15% 6 standard lab reports 50% 1 double weight lab report (biodiesel) 20% Prelab quiz 10% Labwork 5%

The lowest scored standard lab report will be dropped.



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Molec Props & Structure 1


Molecular Properties andStructure 1.


Intro to Quantum Chem


Introduction to QuantumChemistry

Rationale We are changing the course title to better describethe content. We are also removing MATH 315 as aprerequisite.


Course Description An introduction to quantum chemistry covering thehistorical development, wave theory, methods ofquantum mechanics, and applications of quantumchemistry.




Prerequisites Prerequisites: CHEM 213 or CHEM 223 andCHEM 243, MATH 315, and PHYS 142, orpermission of instructor.

Prerequisites: CHEM 213 or CHEM 223 andCHEM 243, and PHYS 142, or permission ofinstructor.

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one term


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Molecular Props. &Structure 2


Molecular Properties andStructure 2.


Appl of QuantumChemistry


Applications of QuantumChemistry

Rationale The new course title and description will moreaccurately describe the material in the course.


Course Description A survey of the principles of electronic, vibrationaland rotational spectroscopy. Magnetic resonancemethods.

A survey of the principles of electronic,vibrational and rotational spectroscopy.Magnetic resonance and computationalmethods.




Prerequisites Prerequisite: CHEM 345, PHYS 242, or permissionof instructor

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N (Simple Change) - Please replace CHEM 382CHEM 482 in the list of Complementary coursesfor the following programs: Bachelor of Arts andScience (B.A. & Sc.) - Major ConcentrationChemistry (36 credits); Bachelor of Engineering(B.Eng.) - Minor Biotechnology (for EngineeringStudents) (24 credits) Bachelor of Engineering(B.Eng.) - Minor Chemistry (25 credits); Bachelorof Science (B.Sc.) - Honours Biochemistry (76credits); Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - HonoursPharmacology (74 credits); Bachelor of Science(B.Sc.) - Liberal Program - Core ScienceComponent Chemistry - Biological (47 credits);Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Major Biochemistry(67 credits); Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - MajorPharmacology (65 credits); Bachelor of Science(B.Sc.) - Minor Biotechnology (for ScienceStudents) (24 credits); Concurrent Bachelor ofScience (B.Sc.) and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)- Major Concentration Chemistry with MinorBiology for Teachers (135 credits); ConcurrentBachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Bachelor ofEducation (B.Ed.) - Major Concentration Chemistrywith Minor Physics for Teachers (135 credits).


one term

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one term


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A - Lecture 3



Organic Chem:NaturalProducts


Organic Chem:NaturalProducts

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Organic Chemistry:Natural Products.


Organic Chemistry:Natural Products.

Rationale This course is a 300 level course for historicalreasons, although it has a 300 level prerequisite(CHEM 302). Raising the number of the course willbring the course number in line with the level of thematerial presented.


Course Description Structure, synthesis, stereochemistry andbiosynthesis of terpenes, alkaloids, antibiotics andselected molecules of medicinal interest.

Structure, synthesis, stereochemistry andbiosynthesis of terpenes, alkaloids, antibiotics andselected molecules of medicinal interest.

Teaching Dept. 0287 : Chemistry 0287 : Chemistry



Prerequisites Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 302 Prerequisite: CHEM 302


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Under Required courses, CHEM 283 replaces CHEM 253 and

CHEM 263 in a credit-neutral change. We are changing MATH 315 from a required course to a complementary course. As a department, we decided that 3 credits of ordinary differential equations are not core to a degree in chemistry. This will enable us to return some flexibility to our programs that was removed by the addition of CHEM 332 as required to retain accreditation. An additional 3 credits of Complementary courses are being added to maintain

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Required Courses (56 credits) The required courses in this program consist of 53 credits in chemistry, physics and mathematics, listed below. The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are omitted from the program of students who have successfully completed them at the CEGEP level but the Chemistry courses must be replaced by courses in that discipline if students wish to be eligible for admission to the Ordre des chimistes du Québec. Students from outside Quebec or transfer students should consult the Academic Adviser. See http://www.chemistry.mcgill.ca/advising/inside/advisors.php. A computer science course, either COMP 202 or COMP 208, is strongly recommended during U1 for students who have no previous introduction to computer programming. Students should contact their adviser on this matter. Completion of Mathematics MATH 222 and MATH 315 during U1 is also strongly recommended. Physics PHYS 242 should be completed during U2.

* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 253 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 263 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 332 Biological Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits)


3 credits of additional Chemistry (CHEM) courses at the 300 level or higher

Required Courses (53 credits) The required courses in this program consist of 53 credits in chemistry, physics and mathematics, listed below. The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are omitted from the program of students who have successfully completed them at the CEGEP level but the Chemistry courses must be replaced by courses in that discipline if students wish to be eligible for admission to the Ordre des chimistes du Québec. Students from outside Quebec or transfer students should consult the Academic Adviser. See http://www.chemistry.mcgill.ca/advising/inside/advisors.php. A computer science course, either COMP 202 or COMP 208, is strongly recommended during U1 for students who have no previous introduction to computer programming. Students should contact their adviser on this matter. Completion of Mathematics MATH 222 during U1 is also strongly recommended. Physics PHYS 242 should be completed during U2.

* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 283 Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 332 Biological Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits)


6 credits of Chemistry courses at the 400-level or higher, or MATH 315 plus 3 credits of Chemistry

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CHEM 263 in a credit-neutral change. We are changing MATH 315 from a required course to a complementary course. As a department, we decided that 3 credits of ordinary differential equations are not core to a degree in chemistry. This will enable us to return some flexibility to our programs that was removed by the addition of CHEM 332 as required to retain accreditation. An additional 3 credits of Complementary courses are being added to maintain

the credit weight of the program.

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B. Sc. Honours in Chemistry





Required Courses (56 credits) The required courses in this program consist of 53 credits in chemistry, physics and mathematics, listed below. The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are omitted from the program of students who have successfully completed them at the CEGEP level but the Chemistry courses must be replaced by courses in that discipline if students wish to be eligible for admission to the Ordre des chimistes du Québec. Students from outside Quebec or transfer students should consult the Academic Adviser. See http://www.chemistry.mcgill.ca/advising/inside/advisors.php. A computer science course, either COMP 202 or COMP 208, is strongly recommended during U1 for students who have no previous introduction to computer programming. Students should contact their adviser on this matter. Completion of Mathematics MATH 222 and MATH 315 during U1 is also strongly recommended. Physics PHYS 242 should be completed

during U2. * Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222.

CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 253 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 263 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 332 Biological Chemistry CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits)


6 credits of research*: * Students may take up to 12 Research Project credits but only 6

of these may be used to fulfil the program requirement.

CHEM 470 Research Project 1 (6 credits)


9 credits of additional Chemistry courses as follows:

3 credits of which must be at the 300 level or higher, and

6 credits of which must be at the 400 level or higher.


* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222.

CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 283 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 332 Biological Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits)


6 credits of research*: * Students may take up to 12 Research Project credits but only

6 of these may be used to fulfil the program requirement.



12 credits of additional courses as follows:

6 credits of Chemistry courses at the 300 level or higher, or MATH 315 plus 3 credits of Chemistry courses at the

300-level or higher, and

6 credits from chemistry courses at the 400 level or higher.


http://www.mcgill.ca/study/2013-2014/courses/chem-470





9. Approvals


Department


Faculty 1

Faculty 2

Faculty 3

SCTP

GS

APPC

Senate Submitted by

Name

Phone

Email

Submission Date


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x x

Amy S. Blum

514-398-6237

[email protected]

Oct 18, 2013

P2-1


(07/2004)








Term: 201509




1.4 Category



Major X

Joint Major


Minor


Honours (HON)


Internship/Co-op

Thesis (T)

Non-Thesis (N)

Other

Please specify



B.Sc.

Major in Chemistry with Bio-Organic Option

Science/Chemistry

63

Under Required courses, CHEM 283 replaces CHEM 253

and CHEM 263 in a credit-neutral change. We are

changing MATH 315 from a required course to a

complementary course. As a department, we decided that 3

credits of ordinary differential equations are not core to a

degree in chemistry. In order to accommodate this as a

credit-neutral change, we are increasing the

Complementary courses by 3 credits. We are also putting

PHYS 242 in as a required course, since it is an important

prerequisite for CHEM 355. In order to accommodate this

as a credit-neutral change, we will remove CHEM 365 as a

required course.

63

B. Sc. Major in Chemistry Bio-Organic Option





Required Courses (60 credits) The required courses in this program consist of 60 credits in chemistry, biology and mathematics, listed below. The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are omitted from the program of students who have successfully completed them at the CEGEP level but the Chemistry courses must be replaced by courses in that discipline if students wish to be eligible for admission to the Ordre des chimistes du Québec. Students from outside Quebec or transfer students should consult the Academic Adviser. See http://www.chemistry.mcgill.ca/advising/inside/advisors.php. A computer science course, either COMP 202 or COMP 208, is strongly recommended during U1 for students who have no previous introduction to computer programming. Students should contact their adviser on this matter. Completion of Mathematics MATH 222 and MATH 315 during U1 is also strongly recommended.

* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. BIOL 200 Molecular Biology (3 credits) BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits) CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 253 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 263 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 502 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) Complementary Course (3 credits) One of: BIOL 202 Basic Genetics (3 credits) BIOL 301 Cell and Molecular Laboratory (4 credits) MIMM 211 Introductory Microbiology (3 credits) PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 (3 credits) PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 (3 credits)

Required Courses (57 credits) The required courses in this program consist of 60 credits in chemistry, biology and mathematics, listed below. The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are omitted from the program of students who have successfully completed them at the CEGEP level but the Chemistry courses must be replaced by courses in that discipline if students wish to be eligible for admission to the Ordre des chimistes du Québec. Students from outside Quebec or transfer students should consult the Academic Adviser. See http://www.chemistry.mcgill.ca/advising/inside/advisors.php. A computer science course, either COMP 202 or COMP 208, is strongly recommended during U1 for students who have no previous introduction to computer programming. Students should contact their adviser on this matter. Completion of Mathematics MATH 222 during U1 is also strongly recommended.

* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. BIOL 200 Molecular Biology (3 credits) BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits) CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 283 Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credit) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 502 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits) Complementary Courses (6 credits) Two of: BIOL 202 Basic Genetics (3 credits) BIOL 301 Cell and Molecular Laboratory (4 credits) MIMM 211 Introductory Microbiology (3 credits) PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 (3 credits) PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 (3 credits) MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits)



9. Approvals


Department


Faculty 1

Faculty 2

Faculty 3

SCTP

GS

APPC

Senate Submitted by

Name

Phone

Email

Submission Date


CIP Code



x x

Amy S. Blum

514-398-6237

[email protected]

Oct 18, 2013

P2-1


(07/2004)








Term: 201509




1.4 Category



Major

Joint Major


Minor


Honours (HON) X


Internship/Co-op

Thesis (T)

Non-Thesis (N)

Other

Please specify



B.Sc.

Honours in Chemistry with Bio-Organic option

Science/Chemistry

75

Under Required courses, CHEM 283 replaces CHEM 253

and CHEM 263 in a credit-neutral change. We are changing MATH 315 from a required course to a complementary course. As a department, we decided that 3 credits of ordinary differential equations are not core to a degree in chemistry. We are also putting PHYS 242 in as a required course, since it is an important prerequisite for CHEM 355. In order to accommodate this as a credit-neutral change, we will remove CHEM 365 as a required course. CHEM 502 will be restored as a required course to harmonize core requirements with the Majors option program, and to restore the credits reduced by the removal of MATH 315.

75

B. Sc. Honours in Chemistry with Bio-Organic Option





Required Courses (57 credits) The required courses in this program consist of 57 credits in chemistry, biology and mathematics, listed below. The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are omitted from the program of students who have successfully completed them at the CEGEP level but the Chemistry courses must be replaced by courses in that discipline if students wish to be eligible for admission to the Ordre des chimistes du Québec. Students from outside Quebec or transfer students should consult the Academic Adviser. See http://www.chemistry.mcgill.ca/advising/inside/advisors.php. A computer science course, either COMP 202 or COMP 208, is strongly recommended during U1 for students who have no previous introduction to computer programming. Students should contact their adviser on this matter. Completion of Mathematics MATH 222 and MATH 315 during U1 is also strongly recommended.

* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. BIOL 200 Molecular Biology (3 credits) BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits) CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 253 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 263 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) Complementary Courses (18 credits) 18 credits selected as follows: 6 credits of research*: * Students may take up to 12 Research Project credits but only 6 of these may be used to fulfil the program requirement. CHEM 470 Research Project 1 (6 credits) CHEM 480 Research Project 2 (3 credits) 6 credits, two of the following courses: BIOL 202 Basic Genetics (3 credits) BIOL 301 Cell and Molecular Laboratory (4 credits) CHEM 502 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry (3 credits) MIMM 211 Introductory Microbiology (3 credits) MIMM 214 Introductory Immunology: Elements of Immunity (3 credits) MIMM 314 Intermediate Immunology (3 credits) MIMM 323 Microbial Physiology (3 credits) PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 (3 credits) PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 (3 credits) and 6 credits of additional Chemistry courses at the 400 level or higher.

Required Courses (57 credits) The required courses in this program consist of 60 credits in chemistry, biology and mathematics, listed below. The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are omitted from the program of students who have successfully completed them at the CEGEP level but the Chemistry courses must be replaced by courses in that discipline if students wish to be eligible for admission to the Ordre des chimistes du Québec. Students from outside Quebec or transfer students should consult the Academic Adviser. See http://www.chemistry.mcgill.ca/advising/inside/advisors.php. A computer science course, either COMP 202 or COMP 208, is strongly recommended during U1 for students who have no previous introduction to computer programming. Students should contact their adviser on this matter. Completion of Mathematics MATH 222 during U1 is also strongly recommended.

* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. BIOL 200 Molecular Biology (3 credits) BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits) CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 283 Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 502 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits) 18 credits selected as follows: 6 credits of research*: * Students may take up to 12 Research Project credits but only 6 of these may be used to fulfil the program requirement. CHEM 470 Research Project 1 (6 credits) CHEM 480 Research Project 2 (3 credits) 6 credits, three of the following courses: BIOL 202 Basic Genetics (3 credits) BIOL 301 Cell and Molecular Laboratory (4 credits) MIMM 211 Introductory Microbiology (3 credits) MIMM 214 Introductory Immunology: Elements of Immunity (3 credits) MIMM 314 Intermediate Immunology (3 credits) MIMM 323 Microbial Physiology (3 credits) PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 (3 credits) PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 (3 credits) MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) and 6 credits of additional Chemistry courses at the 400 level or higher.



9. Approvals


Department


Faculty 1

Faculty 2

Faculty 3

SCTP

GS

APPC

Senate Submitted by

Name

Phone

Email

Submission Date


CIP Code



x x

Amy S. Blum

514-398-6237

[email protected]

Oct 18, 2013

P2-1


(07/2004)








Term: 201509




1.4 Category



Major X

Joint Major


Minor


Honours (HON)


Internship/Co-op

Thesis (T)

Non-Thesis (N)

Other

Please specify



B.Sc.

Major in Chemistry with Materials Option

Science/Chemistry

62


CHEM 263 in a credit-neutral change. We are changing MATH 315 from a required course to a complementary course. As a department, we decided that 3 credits of ordinary differential equations are not core to a degree in chemistry. This will enable us to return some flexibility to our programs that was removed by the addition of CHEM 332 as required to retain accreditation. Three credits of Complementary courses are being added to maintain the credit weight of the program. .

62

B. Sc. Major in Chemistry with Materials Option






* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 253 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 263 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 332 Biological Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 334 Advanced Materials (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 574 Introductory Polymer Chemistry (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits)


* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 283 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 332 Biological Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 334 Advanced Materials (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 574 Introductory Polymer Chemistry (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits)


3 credits, one of: CHEM 531 Chemistry of Inorganic Materials (3 credits) CHEM 534 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3 credits) CHEM 543 Chemistry of Pulp and Paper (3 credits) CHEM 571 Polymer Synthesis (3 credits) CHEM 585 Colloid Chemistry (3 credits) MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits)



9. Approvals


Department


Faculty 1

Faculty 2

Faculty 3

SCTP

GS

APPC

Senate Submitted by

Name

Phone

Email

Submission Date


CIP Code



x x

Amy S. Blum

514-398-6237

[email protected]

Oct 18, 2013

P2-1


(07/2004)








Term: 201509




1.4 Category



x Major

Joint Major


Minor


Honours (HON)


Internship/Co-op

Thesis (T)

Non-Thesis (N)

Other

Please specify



B.Sc.

Honours in Chemistry with Materials option

Science/Chemistry

74


CHEM 263 in a credit-neutral change. We are changing MATH 315 from a required course to a complementary course. As a department, we decided that 3 credits of ordinary differential equations are not core to a degree in chemistry. This will enable us to return some flexibility to our programs that was removed by the addition of CHEM 332 as required to retain accreditation. An additional 3 credits of Complementary courses are being added to maintain the credit weight of the program. .

74

B. Sc. Honours in Chemistry with Materials Option






* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. *** Students may take up to 12 Research Project credits but only 6 of these may be used to fulfil the program requirement. CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 253 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 263 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 332 Biological Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 334 Advanced Materials (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 470 Research Project 1 (6 credits)*** CHEM 574 Introductory Polymer Chemistry (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits)

Complementary Courses (6 credits) 6 credits, two of: * Students take either ANAT 542 or MIME 542. ANAT 542 Transmission Electron Microscopy (3 credits) * CHEM 462 Green Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 531 Chemistry of Inorganic Materials (3 credits) CHEM 533 Small Molecule Crystallography (3 credits) CHEM 534 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3 credits) CHEM 571 Polymer Synthesis (3 credits) CHEM 582 Supramolecular Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 585 Colloid Chemistry (3 credits) MIME 260 Materials Science and Engineering (3 credits) MIME 542 Transmission Electron Microscopy (3 credits) *


* Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. *** Students may take up to 12 Research Project credits but only 6 of these may be used to fulfil the program requirement. CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 283 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 332 Biological Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 334 Advanced Materials (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 392 Integrated Inorganic/Organic Laboratory (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 470 Research Project 1 (6 credits)*** CHEM 574 Introductory Polymer Chemistry (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits)

Complementary Courses (9 credits) 9 credits, three of: * Students take either ANAT 542 or MIME 542. ANAT 542 Transmission Electron Microscopy (3 credits) * CHEM 462 Green Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 531 Chemistry of Inorganic Materials (3 credits) CHEM 533 Small Molecule Crystallography (3 credits) CHEM 534 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3 credits) CHEM 571 Polymer Synthesis (3 credits) CHEM 582 Supramolecular Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 585 Colloid Chemistry (3 credits) MIME 260 Materials Science and Engineering (3 credits) MIME 542 Transmission Electron Microscopy (3 credits) * MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations



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SCTP

GS

APPC

Senate Submitted by

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Email

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Amy S. Blum

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Oct 18, 2013

P1-1

New Program/Major or Minor/Concentration Proposal Form

(2013)

4.0 Rationale and Admission Requirements for New Proposal

6.0 Total Credits 7.0 Consultation with Related Units Yes No

Financial Consult Yes No

Attach list of consultations.

1.0 Degree Title Please specify the two degrees for concurrent degree programs


1.1 Major (Legacy= Subject)(30-char. max.) Offering Faculty/Department

1.2 Concentration (Legacy = Concentration/Option) If applicable to Majors only (30 char. max.)

3.0 Effective Term of Implementation (Ex. Sept. 2004 = 200409) Term

1.3 Minor (with Concentration, if Applicable) (30 char. max.)

5.0 Program Information Please check appropriate box(es)

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Postdoctoral Fellows 5.4 FQRSC (Research) Indicator (for GPS) Yes No

B.Sc.

Major in Chemistry with Measurement Option

Science/Chemistry

Science/Chemistry

Although the Chemistry Department has several program options, none currently target students interested in physics or analytical chemistry, The proposed program is to fill this hole in our offerings. This new program has been formulated in response to student requests. Over the last decade, there has been a larger emphasis on synthesis in our other program offerings with a decreased emphasis on numerical and instrumental offerings. This new program offers an option for

chemistry students who are more interested in non-synthetic aspects of chemistry.

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201509

New Program/Major or Minor/ Concentration Proposal Form P1-2

8.0 Program Description (Maximum 150 words)

9.0 List of proposed program for the New Program/Major or Minor/Concentration. Proposed program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Num, Title, Credit weight under the headings of: Required Courses, Complementary Courses, Elective Courses)

This is a B.Sc. program in chemistry with an emphasis on additional background and advanced courses of interest to physical and analytical

chemists.

Program Requirements PRE-PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Students entering from the Freshman program must have included CHEM 110 and CHEM 120 or CHEM 115, BIOL 111 or BIOL 112, MATH 133, MATH 140/MATH 141 or MATH 150/MATH 151, PHYS 131/PHYS 142, or their equivalents in their Freshman year. Quebec students must have completed the DEC with appropriate science and mathematics courses. Note that students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 do not have to take MATH 222. Required Courses (59 credits) The required courses in this program consist of 59 credits in chemistry, physics and mathematics, listed below. The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are omitted from the program of students who have successfully completed them at the CEGEP level. Students completing this program will not be eligible for admission to the Ordre des chimistes du Québec without additional chemistry electives. This program is not currently accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry. See http://www.chemistry.mcgill.ca/advising/inside/advisors.php. Completion of Mathematics MATH 222 and MATH 315 during U1 is strongly recommended. * Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 283 Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 575 Chemical Kinetics (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** MATH 223 Linear Algebra (3 credits) MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) COMP 208 Computers in Engineering (3 credits) PHYS 241 Signal Processing (3 credits) PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits) Complementary courses (3 credits) Choose one of: CHEM 514 Biophysical Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 516 Nuclear and Radiochemistry (3 credits) CHEM 531 Chemistry of Inrganic Materials (3 credits) CHEM 533 Small Molecule Crystallography (3 credits) CHEM 534 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3 credits) CHEM 547 Laboratory Automation (3 credits) CHEM 555 NMR Spectroscopy (3 credits) CHEM 556 Quantum Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 567 Chemometrics: Data Analysis (3 credits) CHEM 577 Electrochemistry (3 credits) CHEM 585 Collloid Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 593 Statistical Mechanics (3 credits) CHEM 597 Spectroscopy (3 credits)



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P1-1

New Program/Major or Minor/Concentration Proposal Form

(2013)

4.0 Rationale and Admission Requirements for New Proposal

6.0 Total Credits 7.0 Consultation with Related Units Yes No

Financial Consult Yes No

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1.0 Degree Title Please specify the two degrees for concurrent degree programs


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Although the Chemistry Department has several program options, none currently target students interested in physicsl or analytical chemistry, The proposed program is to fill this hole in our offerings. This new program has been formulated in response to student requests. Over the last decade, there has been a larger emphasis on synthesis in our other program offerings with a decreased emphasis on numerical and instrumental offerings. This new program offers an option for chemistry students who are more interested in non-synthetic aspects of chemistry.

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9.0 List of proposed program for the New Program/Major or Minor/Concentration. Proposed program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Num, Title, Credit weight under the headings of: Required Courses, Complementary Courses, Elective Courses)

This is a B.Sc. Honours program in chemistry with an emphasis on additional background and advanced courses of interest to physical and

analytical chemists.

Program Requirement: Note: Attainment of the Honours degree requires a CGPA of at least 3.00. Program Prerequisites PRE-PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Students entering from the Freshman program must have included CHEM 110 and CHEM 120 or CHEM 115, BIOL 111 or BIOL 112, MATH 133, MATH 140/MATH 141 or MATH 150/MATH 151, PHYS 131/PHYS 142, or their equivalents in their Freshman year. Quebec students must have completed the DEC with appropriate science and mathematics courses. Note that students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 do not have to take MATH 222. Required Courses (59 credits) The required courses in this program consist of 59 credits in chemistry, physics and mathematics, listed below. The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are omitted from the program of students who have successfully completed them at the CEGEP level. Students completing this program will not be eligible for admission to the Ordre des chimistes du Québec without additional chemistry electives. This program is not currently accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry. See http://www.chemistry.mcgill.ca/advising/inside/advisors.php. Completion of Mathematics MATH 222 and MATH 315 during U1 is strongly recommended. * Denotes courses with CEGEP equivalents. ** Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 and MATH 151 are not required to take MATH 222. CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) * CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits) * CHEM 223 Introductory Physical Chemistry 1 (2 credits) CHEM 243 Introductory Physical Chemistry 2 (2 credits) CHEM 283 Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 281 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3 credits) CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 345 Molecular Properties and Structure 1 (3 credits) CHEM 355 Molecular Properties and Structure 2 (3 credits) CHEM 365 Statistical Thermodynamics (2 credits) CHEM 367 Instrumental Analysis 1 (3 credits) CHEM 377 Instrumental Analysis 2 (3 credits) CHEM 381 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 credits) CHEM 493 Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits) CHEM 575 Chemical Kinetics (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) ** MATH 223 Linear Algebra (3 credits) MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) COMP 208 Computers in Engineering (3 credits) PHYS 241 Signal Processing (3 credits) PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism (2 credits) Complementary courses (9 credits) 6 credits, choose two of: CHEM 514 Biophysical Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 516 Nuclear and Radiochemistry (3 credits) CHEM 531 Chemistry of Inrganic Materials (3 credits) CHEM 533 Small Molecule Crystallography (3 credits) CHEM 534 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3 credits) CHEM 547 Laboratory Automation (3 credits) CHEM 555 NMR Spectroscopy (3 credits) CHEM 556 Quantum Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 567 Chemometrics: Data Analysis (3 credits) CHEM 577 Electrochemistry (3 credits) CHEM 585 Collloid Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 593 Statistical Mechanics (3 credits) CHEM 597 Spectroscopy (3 credits)



9.0 List of proposed program for the New Program/Major or Minor/Concentration. If new concentration (option) of existing Major/Minor (program), please attach a program layout (list of all courses) of existing Major/Minor. Proposed program (list courses as follows: Subj Code/Crse Num, Title, Credit weight under the headings of: Required Courses, Complementary Courses, Elective Courses)

3 additional credits at the 400 or 500 level. 6 credits of research*: * Students may take up to 12 Research Project credits but only 6 of these may be used to fulfil the program requirement. • CHEM 470 Research Project 1 (6 credits) • CHEM 480 Research Project 2 (3 credits)



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From: Amy Szuchmacher Blum, Dr. Sent: November-21-14 3:12 PM To: Josie D'Amico Subject: Fwd: Re: consultation report: new chemistry program proposed

Sorry--I forgot to forward this one.

--Amy

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Subject: Re: consultation report: new chemistry program proposed

Date: 11/21/2014 12:56 PM

From: Clark Verbrugge <[email protected]>

To: Amy Szuchmacher Blum, Dr. <[email protected]> Hi Amy,

Yes, this looks fine, especially given the low numbers involved: we

have no objections, or specific comments.

On 14-11-18 03:22 PM, Amy Szuchmacher Blum, Dr. wrote:

> Hello Clark,

>

> I was given your name as the contact for Computer Science from Josie

D'Amico. In light of updates to the department's curriculum over the

last several years, we are proposing a new program targeting undergrads

interested in physical and/or analytical chemistry that de-emphasizes

synthesis in favor of instrumentation, analytical and physical

chemistry basedcourses. We would like to include COMP 208 as a required

course for the program (see attached forms).

>

> We envision 5-8 students per year in this program, so we would expect

that number to take COMP 208 if this is approved. My understanding is

that we already send a handful of students to COMP 208 already, and

that these are the students likely to be interested in this program.

Could you please send comments in the next week or so?

>

> Thanks,

> Amy

>

--

ttfn,

clark

[email protected]




From: Amy Szuchmacher Blum, Dr. Sent: November-21-14 10:09 AM To: Josie D'Amico Subject: Fwd: Re: consultation report: new chemistry program proposed

This is the consultation from Math.

--Amy


Subject: Re: consultation report: new chemistry program proposed

Date: 11/18/2014 3:37 PM

From: Vojkan Jaksic <[email protected]>

To: Amy Szuchmacher Blum, Dr. <[email protected]>

CC: Vojkan Jaksic <[email protected]>

Dear Amy,

this proposal is fine with Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Best regards, Vojkan

> On Nov 18, 2014, at 3:18 PM, Amy Szuchmacher Blum, Dr.

<[email protected]> wrote:

>

>

> Hello Vojkan,

>

> I was given your name as the contact for Math from Josie D'Amico. In

light of updates to the department's curriculum over the last several

years, we are proposing a new program targeting undergrads interested

in physical and/or analytical chemistry that de-emphasizes synthesis in

favor of instrumentation, analytical and physical chemistry based

courses. We would like to include PHYS 241 and 242 as required courses

for the program (see attached forms).

All of our students currently take MATH 222 and 315, so this shouldn't

change things there. We envision 5-8 students per year in this program,

so we would expect that number to take MATH 223 if this is approved.

Could you please send comments in the next week or so?

>

> Thanks,

--Amy

>

> Dr. Amy Szuchmacher Blum

> Associate Professor

> McGill University

> Department of Chemistry

> 801 Sherbrooke Street West

> Montreal, QC H3A 0B8

> Canada





From: Amy Szuchmacher Blum, Dr. Sent: November-21-14 10:08 AM To: Josie D'Amico Subject: Fwd: PHYS 241 and 334

Hi Josie,

This is the consultation from Physics.

--Amy


Subject: PHYS 241 and 334

Date: 11/20/2014 1:32 PM

From: Guy Moore <[email protected]>

To: Amy Szuchmacher Blum, Dr. <[email protected]>

CC: Fritz Buchinger, Dr. <[email protected]>

Hi Amy,

So I am getting back to you about your questions.

First, regarding the proposed programs in Chemistry, I have spoken with

the instructor of PHYS 241 (Signal Processing) and he feels that there

is space in the class and it should not be a problem to accommodate a

few more students. Regarding PHYS 242 (Electricity and Magnetism), it

is strictly a service course for the Chemistry department, so of course

we are fine with it being in the program, and in any case there will

probably be no net effect on the enrollment. So the physics department

is happy with these programs.

Regarding CHEM/PHYS 334: I have spoken with Peter Grutter, who

originally developed the course jointly with Bruce Lennox.

He felt that the change to a 400-level course is against the original

spirit of the course as introduced at the time, which was to let

students see some of the things going on in materials science

before/without high level background. On the other hand,

physics has not been involved in instructing the course since 2010,

and very few physics students take the course, which is not in any

physics program. If the role or nature of the course has evolved with

time, that should be represented in its number and description. But at

some level maybe there is not longer a good reason for it to be double

listed. Would it make sense to make it just CHEM 4XX? [I will ask our

nano people if they have strong feelings about this.]

guy

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Guy D. Moore

McGill University Dept. of Physics phone (514) 398-4345

room 313, Rutherford Building fax (514) 398-8434

3600 rue University e-mail [email protected]

Montreal QC H3A 2T8 Canad






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Course Title Official Course Title : Introduction toPharmacology 1


Introduction toPharmacology 1

Rationale The goal of this new course is to introduce studentsenrolled in our Major program in Pharmacology toPharmacology in U1. Currently, our students firstencounter Pharmacology in U2 when they takecourses in three fundamental areas of pharmacology(Drug Action, Drugs and Disease, and Principles ofToxicology). This new course will provide them with anearly appreciation of research topics in Pharmacology,introduce them to our faculty members, and provide aforum for discussion of topics in Pharmacology in U1.

Responsible Instructor Dr. Barbara Hales and Dr. Anne McKinney

Course Description The objective of this course is to give U1Pharmacology Major program students anappreciation of research in Pharmacology. The focuswill be on contributions of this research to ourunderstanding of how drugs work, strategies towardsthe discovery of new drugs, and/or on how use ofcurrent drugs may be improved based on thisunderstanding.

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PHAR 200 Course Outline Course title: Introduction to Pharmacology 1 Course coordinator: Barbara Hales and Anne McKinney Course Description: The objective of this course is to give U1 Pharmacology Major program students an appreciation of research in Pharmacology. The focus will be on contributions of this research to our understanding of how drugs work, strategies towards the discovery of new drugs, and/or on how use of current drugs may be improved based on this understanding. The first session will be an introduction to the course and to the field of Pharmacology. Subsequent classes will each be led a Professor in Pharmacology who will highlight aspects of research programs in Pharmacology. Evaluation: Letter grades will be assigned. Two “in class” examinations in the form of short answer questions will be held in the middle and at the end of the course. The midterm and final “in class” exams will be worth 50% each. Examples of topics to be discussed include the following:

• Targeting the synthesis of pituitary hormones, Dan Bernard • The role of brain glutamate receptors in health and disease, Derek Bowie • The design of small-molecules and natural product analogues as novel drug

candidates, Bastien Castagner • Drug addiction: from nicotine to cocaine, amphetamine, or dopamine and rat

ultrasonic communication, Paul Clarke • Alzheimer’s disease related neuropathology, Claudio Cuello • The other side of drug action: how teratogens cause birth defects, Barbara Hales • G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) wiring and their roles in health and disease, Terry

Hebert • Nanoparticle-based diagnostics and nano-delivery systems for therapeutic agents,

Dusica Maysinger • The mechanisms involved in development and maintenance of excitatory synapses in

the CNS during physiological and pathological conditions, Anne McKinney • The identification of novel targets to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease, Gerhard

Multhaup • Alzheimer’s disease: cholesterol metabolism and intramembrane proteases, Lisa

Munter • Mechanisms of cardiac bioelectricity and cardiac remodeling, Stanley Nattel


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Course Title Official Course Title : Introduction toPharmacology 2


Introduction toPharmacology 2

Rationale The goal of this new course is to introduce studentsenrolled in our Major program in Pharmacology toPharmacology in U1. Currently, our students firstencounter Pharmacology in U2 when they takecourses in three fundamental areas of pharmacology(Drug Action, Drugs and Disease, and Principles ofToxicology). This new course will provide them with anearly appreciation of research topics in Pharmacology,introduce them to our faculty members, and provide aforum for discussion of topics in Pharmacology in U1.

Responsible Instructor Dr. Barbara Hales and Dr. Anne McKinney

Course Description This course will be a continuation of PHAR200, taughtin the fall semester. The focus will be on contributionsof this research to our understanding of how drugswork, strategies towards the discovery of new drugs,and/or on how use of current drugs may be improvedbased on this understanding.


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PHAR 201 Course Outline Course title: Introduction to Pharmacology 2 Course coordinator: Barbara Hales and Anne McKinney Course Description: This course will be a continuation of PHAR200, taught in the fall semester. The focus will be on contributions of this research to our understanding of how drugs work, strategies towards the discovery of new drugs, and/or on how use of current drugs may be improved based on this understanding. Each class will be led a Professor in Pharmacology who will highlight aspects of research programs in Pharmacology. Evaluation: Letter grades will be assigned. Two “in class” examinations in the form of short answer questions will be held in the middle and at the end of the course. The midterm and final exams will each be worth 50%. The topics that are selected for PHAR201 will be chosen so that they do not overlap with those covered in the fall in PHAR200. Examples of topics to be discussed include the following:

• Mechanisms of chronic pain in the central and peripheral nervous system, Alfredo Ribeira-da-Silva

• Effects of environmental toxicants and aging on the male reproductive system, Bernard Robaire

• The use of protein mimicry in drug design, Uri Saragovi • Impact of the social environment early in life on DNA methylation, Moshe Szyf • Chromatin, transcription, epigenetics, histones, and ubiquitin, Jason Tanny • DNA methylation and genomic imprinting as the targets for drug effects on germ cells

and embryos, Jacquetta Trasler • Structural pharmacology and Parkinson's disease, Jean-Francois Trempe • Neuronal energy metabolism and angiogenesis, Jean-Sébastien Joyal • Cellular signalling in the cardiovascular system, Bruce Allen • Plasticizers as male reproductive toxicants, Martine Culty • Drug development from the industry perspective, Jennifer Laird • Drugs designed to target diabetes and inflammation, Joseph Mancini


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Course Title Official Course Title : Laboratory inPharmacology


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Rationale The Pharmacology Practical lab course will be offeredto our Honours students in the summer of U2 as anelective course. As these students are required tocomplete a PHAR 598 Research Project; this coursewill familiarize them with safe practical laboratory workand thus to facilitate future laboratory internships andfinding supervisors.

Responsible Instructor Dr. Lisa Munter

Course Description This course is a two-week all day practical laboratorycourse where students will have the opportunity todesign their own experiments, write out theexperimental lab reports and learn to trouble shoot ontheir own.



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Syllabus PHAR 390 Laboratory Course

Course description: This course is a two-week all day practical laboratory course that offers students the opportunity to design experiments and learn advanced techniques in modern pharmacological research. Each day will begin with a seminar, instructions, and student presentations in the morning, followed by lab work, and finish at the end of the day with a discussion. Requirements – to be fulfilled by the student ahead of lab course:

- Successful WHIMIS training Please register here, no costs involved: http://www.mcgill.ca/ehs/training/whmis

Requirements: - Successful Biohazard training

Will be offered through McGill’s Environmental health and Safety Department on the first day of course; instruction will take 3 h. note, this does not count as credit hours

Weeks of 10.08.2014 – 21.08.2014 Morning seminar: 9:00 – 10:30 Practical lab: 10:40 – 16:00 Lunch break: 12:30 – 13:30 Evening discussion: 16:00 – 17:00 The given time frames are only an orientation; Please note that clean up time at the end of the experimental day does not count toward credit hours. Course coordinator: Dr. Lisa Münter Laboratory manager: David Kalant Teaching Assistant: TBD

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Experiment A) Enzyme kinetics and enzyme inhibition. Learning aim: Pharmacology students are familiar with receptor antagonism concepts. With this experiment, the students will experience the difference of a competitive and a non-competitive inhibitor on enzyme activity. We chose an enzyme as receptor since the activity can be followed by a simple and sensitive photometry assay, which will allow the differentiation between competitive and non-competitive inhibitors. Here, the enzyme alkaline phosphatase will be studied with its artificial substrate para-nitrophenylphosphate. Alkaline phosphatase converts this substrate to para-nitrophenol, a yellow product with an absorption maximum at 405 nm. Photometric measurements will be performed over time as a measure of enzymatic activity in the absence and presence of different inhibitors. As competitive inhibitors K2HPO4, molybdate or beta-glycerophosphate will be used, as uncompetitive inhibitors, L-phenylalanine will be used. Readings will be evaluated by Michaelis-Menten-Kinetics and Lineweaver-Burk plot analysis. Experiment B) Determine the LC50 of antibiotics on bacterial cultures. Learning aim: The experiment will practically demonstrate how toxicity values like LC50 are determined, particularly since these values are mentioned in textbooks previously studied by the students. An additional important task in this experiment is that the students will plan the experiment themselves. They will need to decide on defining positive and negative controls, replicates, how many and which concentrations to choose. This experiment will also serve as a starting platform to train students with basic laboratory concepts such as working with sterile conditions, components of nutrition broth, etc. We will use two different bacterial strains to demonstrate strain-specific differences in resistance. Overnight cultures will be used to inoculate 5 ml of media. Media will contain different concentrations of an antibiotic such as ampicillin or kanamycin or test substances such as ethanol or methanol. Each treatment will be tested in triplicate and appropriate positive and negative controls conducted. Cells will be treated overnight. On the next day, students will measure optical density at 620 nm, which is proportional to the cell number. Students will plot the cell number over treatment concentration and determine the LC50. Experiment C) Identification of the drug-binding site using competition assays Learning aim: This experiment will demonstrate a commonly used method to initially determine binding sites of drugs: The binding site of inhibitor A is known and this binding may be covalent. Question: “Where will the new inhibitor B bind?” If new inhibitor B binds at the same site, it can compete with the covalent inhibitor; if not, no competition occurs. The enzyme of interest in this experiment will be cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1). A well-characterized covalent inhibitor is aspirin. The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ibuprofen binds at the same site and competes with aspirin, importantly showing superior binding in comparison to aspirin. Thus, in the presence of ibuprofen, less aspirin will inhibit covalently COX-1. Students will work with cell lines expressing high levels of COX-1. Cells

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will be treated with different concentrations of aspirin, as well as pre-incubation with ibuprofen and then aspirin. After 4 h treatment, cells will be washed and excess NSAID removed. Downstream effector molecules of COX-1 activity will be analyzed by western blot and standard polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Cells will be provided by the lab manager/TA. Experiment D) Drug metabolism and cytochrome P450 Learning aim: Most drugs are metabolized by liver enzymes, CYPs being the most important. The students will experience how enzyme activity affects drug metabolism and drug-drug interactions. Concepts of therapeutic dosage will be discussed. This experiment is carried out with two cell lines expressing different types of CYP such as CYP2D6 wild-type CYP2D6*7 H324P – loss of activity CYP2D6*10 P34S – poor metabolizer CYP2D6*2 S486T – extensive metabolizer D.1) First, students will identify the cell line expressing poor or extensive metabolizers by determining the CYP2D6 enzymatic activity with specific substrates debrisoquine or dextromethorphan. D.2) Second, a drug-drug interaction will be modeled. Quinidine, a class I antiarrhythmic agent, inhibits CYP2D6, so that metabolism of debrisoquine is altered. As a control, students will add the NSAID ibuprofen to the cells and will receive no alteration in debrisoquine metabolism. Cells will be provided by the lab manager/TA. Evaluation and Grading: Course preparation (5% of final grade) To offer the students as much time in the laboratory as possible, students will need to read background literature to solidify their knowledge about the methods used and about the concept of the experiments BEFORE the course begins. Background material will be provided 4 weeks prior to the course. Literature will encompass selected text book chapters about

- SDS-PAGE (Lehninger) - Western blot (Lehninger) - Cell lysates and sample preparation (TBD) - Photometry (TBD) - PCR (Lehninger) - Competitive and non-competitive inhibition (Lehninger/Goodman & Gilman) - Mechanism of action of antibiotics (Goodman & Gilman/Lange) - Cyclooxygenase and NSAIDs (Goodman & Gilman/Lange) - Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Goodman & Gilman/Lange)

To determine if all students are well prepared, we will conduct a multiple-choice quiz on the first day of the course with a set passing mark. Students can retake the quiz until they pass.

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Experiment preparation (10% of final grade) For each experimental day, students will need to prepare a bullet point flow-chart showing the single steps they will perform at that day. Flow charts will be collected in the morning and evaluated. Student presentations (15% of final grade) Each student will prepare a 10 min presentation on an assigned paper, case study, or textbook chapter that will complement the morning seminars in which the experiments are introduced. Lab reports (65% of final grade) For each of the four experiments A-D a lab report will be written by each student comprising short introduction (half page), methods (summarizing the important steps, half page), results (including figures and figure legend, 1-2 pages), and discussion (half page), references (at least 2 references). The reports are due one week after the last course day at the latest. Total: 5% Presence in laboratory and conduct of experiments 5% Course preparation (multiple choice quiz) 10% Experiment preparation (flow charts) 15% Student presentations 65% Lab reports

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Draft Time Table: For the test run of the practical pharmacology lab, the 24 students will work in groups of 2 (i.e. 12 groups). Please note that the indicated times in the schedule are estimates and may vary on each day. The presence time in the lab varies with the experiment. In summary, students will spend 45 h for this course. Stud. Pres: student presentations.

Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Theory (approx. 9:00 – 10:30)

Welcome and Introduction Quiz on Course preparation (1.5 h)

Buffers and solutions Labbook instructions Stud. Pres. Buffers; Protein quantification (1.5 h)

Background EXP A Enzyme kinetics, Competitive, non-competitive inhibition Stud. Pres. Michaelis Menten; Photometry (1 h)

Background EXP B Working with bacteria, Lethal concentration Stud. Pres.: bacterial growth; drug dosing; antibiotics (1 h)

Instructions for finishing EXP B Stud. Pres.: Cell counting methods (2x) (1 h)

Experimental time (varies with experiment; includ. lunch break)

Biohazard training (3 h; (requirement and does not count into course hours)

Familiarize with lab Make Buffers, solutions, autoclave BCA test (4.5 h)

EXP A (3 h)

EXP B Treat media and inoculate bacteria (2.5 h)

EXP B read OD 620 nm (1.5 h)

Discussion/Theory after finishing experiments of the day

Evaluation Exp A (0.5 h)

Evaluation EXP B Error analysis (0.5 h)

Total time that day 1.5 h 6 h 4.5 h 3.5 h 3 h

18.5 h in week one

26.5 h in week two

Optional if wanted by the students: We can visit the high content platform and mass spectrometry unit of the Department. We can also have an extended session on statistical analysis (Excel and/or GraphPadPrism).

Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Theory (approx. 9:00 – 10:30)

EXP C (inhibitor binding site) Stud. Pres. SDS-PAGE; COX, detergents (1.5 h)

EXP C II, PCR Stud. Pres: western transfer; PCR, Nobel prize (1.5 h)

EXP C III Stud. Pres: Western detection; antibodies; agarose gel (1.5 h)

Background EXP D (CYP type) Stud. Pres: CYP, ER, NSAID, case study (1.5 h)

Stud. Pres: Case studies 2x Summary (1.5 h)

Experimental time (varies with experiment; includ. lunch break)

EXP C Cast SDS-PAGE Harvest cells and measure COX-1 activity (4.5 h)

EXP C Run SDS-PAGE, Western transfer Run PCR (5.5 h)

EXP C Develop Western blot, run agarose gel (4 h)

EXP D Drug-drug interaction – treatment Analysis of CYP activity (3 h)

Finish and clean up (0.5 h)

Discussion/Theory after finishing experiments of the day

Evaluation EXP C (0.5 h)

Evaluation EXP D (0.5 h)

Final remarks and conclusions. (0.5 h)

Total time that day 6 h 7 h 6 h 5 h 2.5 h

CONSULTATION REPORT FORM COURSE PROPOSALS

DATE: October 17th 2014 TO: Dr. Albert M. Berghuis, Professor and Chair, Department of Biochemistry FROM: Dr. Lisa Münter, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology The attached proposal has been submitted to the Curriculum/Academic Committee, and it has been decided that your department should be consulted. Course: PHAR 390 - Pharmacology Practical Lab (3 credits).

Would you be good enough to review this proposal and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. _X NO OBJECTIONS

__ SOME OBJECTIONS

COMMENTS: Signature: John Silvius (Chair, Curriculum Cttee.)/Albert Berghuis (Dept. Chair) Date: Oct. 21, 2014


DATE: October 17th 2014 TO: Dr. John Orlowski, Professor and Chair, Department of Physiology FROM: Dr. Lisa Münter, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology The attached proposal has been submitted to the Curriculum/Academic Committee, and it has been decided that your department should be consulted. Course: PHAR 390 - Pharmacology Practical Lab (3 credits).

Would you be good enough to review this proposal and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. X NO OBJECTIONS

__ SOME OBJECTIONS

COMMENTS: Signature: Date: November 7, 2014

17 October 2014

Dr. Gerhard Multhaup Chair, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics McGill University RE: PHAR 390 Pharmacology Practical Lab Dear Gerd, I am writing to express the support of the Department of Physiology for your written proposal to establish a new elective lab course in Pharmacology entitled PHAR 390 Pharmacology Practical Lab (3 credits) for B.Sc. Honours Pharmacology students. To assist you in this endeavour, the Department of Physiology is willing to provide the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics with the use of our undergraduate teaching laboratory on the 10th floor of the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building to set up this practical course. As per your request, this space would be made available during the middle two weeks of August. It is also my understanding that the resources to equip and operate the lab will be supplied by the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics. I wish you every success in establishing this new course. Best Regards, John Orlowski, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Physiology

JOHN ORLOWSKI, Ph.D.

Chair James McGill Professor Department of Physiology McGill University McIntyre Medical Sciences Bldg. 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1Y6

Directeur Titulaire de James McGill Département de Physiologie Université McGill Pavillon McIntyre 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler Montréal, Québec, Canada H3G 1Y6

Tel./Tél. Admin.: (514) 398-4318 Tel./Tél. Lab.: (514) 398-8335 Fax/Télécopier: (514) 398-7452 E-mail/Courriel: [email protected]

From: Elaine C. Davis, Dr. Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:11 PM To: Gerhard Multhaup, Dr. Cc: Chantal Grignon, Ms.; Hélène Duplessis, Ms.; Gradadmin Med Subject: Re: practical-course Hi Gerd: Sorry for the delay. We have been trying to go into the actual funds to confirm things. This is the information: Each year, the Faculty of Science has allocated fund to you that were collected as part of the BSc tuition. The amount is based on your enrolment. 2009-2010 $5,180.81 2010-2011 $6,857.36 2011-2012 $8,337.41 2012-2013 $13,984.47 TOTAL $34,360.05 The total from Science will be matched by the Dean of Medicine. So, you have a budget of $68,720.10 to work with. I will need to approve to final purchases. Best, Elaine > From: "Gerhard Multhaup, Dr." <[email protected]> > Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:37:17 -0500 > To: Elaine Davis <[email protected]> > Cc: "Chantal Grignon, Ms." <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: practical-course > > Hi Elaine > > We are ready to submit the description of the practical course. It > would be helpful to have a written statement that we have already some > money to buy equipment (was it $35,000?). > > I would be grateful if you send me a short note. > Thanks in advance. > > Best > Gerd

PHAR 390 Pharmacology Practical Lab Lab equipment that we will use from Physiology:

• benches, sink – nothing else

Lab equipment that we would like to rent from Biochemistry: • spectrophotometers (they have 15 and Jason Young may need to use

some) • (they measure one cuvette (4m,L) at a time) • PCR machine(s) – 12 x 8 strips (96-well block) – for one or two days

(there are other users) • 1 refrigerated centrifuge • 1 centriguge • 6 heating blocks • 2 power supplies (would 6 be okay?) • 1 western blot rocker • stands for columns • several small centrifuges to avoid contaminations • ice buckets

We have to get ourselves:

• 12 pipettes sets • pH meter • racks for 15 mL vials that stick to the shaker • 6 Bio-Rad gel chambers for 2 gels each • chambers for agarose gels (not BioRad)

Gas, Bunsen burner?

. Department of Biochemistry McGill University Albert M. Berghuis, Ph.D. McIntyre Medical Sciences Building Tel.: (514) 398-8795 Canada Research Chair in Structural Biology 3655 promenade Sir William Osler, Rm 905D Fax: (514) 398-7384 Chair, Biochemistry Department Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1Y6 Email: [email protected] Friday, November 21, 2014 Chantal Grignon Undergraduate Student Affairs Coordinator Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics McGill University Re: PHAR 390 – Memo regarding use of equipment and space for Laboratory Course Dear Chantal: This is as a follow-up to the Department of Biochemistry’s Consultation Report for your planned Pharmacology Practical Lab Course – PHAR 390. In discussion between me and Dr. Gerhard Multhaup, and between Vicky Kottis, Dr. Lisa Marie Munter, David Kalant and yourself, we have arrived at the following preliminary arrangements for how the Department of Biochemistry can assist the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics with the planned PHAR 390 course:

a) We are, unfortunately, unable to assist with laboratory space, as we are running a laboratory course at the time planned for PHAR 390.

b) We are able to assist you with some of the necessary laboratory equipment that you will need for running experiments.

c) The details of what equipment the Department of Biochemistry will assist with, remains to be determined, but discussions on this are in an advanced state (see attached document prepared by Dr. Munter).

d) The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics will pay rental fees to the Department of Biochemistry for the use of the equipment, the details of which remain to be determined.

Sincerely, Albert M. Berghuis, Ph.D. Canada Research Chair in Structural Biology Chair, Biochemistry Department

Supplemental Document Prepared by Dr. Lisa Marie Munter: This is a list of equipment that was discussed with Vicky Kottis (lab manager, Biochemistry) and David Kalant (lab manager, Pharmacology), which includes instruments that Biochemistry could provide for the planned Pharmacology lab course. Depending on the Pharmacology budget, we may be able to purchase some items of this list: Lab equipment that we would like to rent from Biochemistry:

-‐ Spectrophotometers, measure one cuvette at a time (Biochem. has 15 and Jason Young may need to use some)

-‐ PCR machine(s) – 12 x 8 strips (96-‐well block) – rent for one or two days (there are other users)

-‐ 1 refrigerated centrifuge -‐ 1 centrifuge -‐ 6 heating blocks -‐ 6 power supplies -‐ 1 western blot rocker -‐ stands to fix columns -‐ some small centrifuges (6 vials, max 6000 rpm) to train to avoid contaminations

Pharmacology will definitely purchase:

-‐ 12 pipettes sets -‐ pH meter -‐ racks for 15 mL vials that stick to the shaker -‐ 6 Bio-‐Rad gel chambers for 2 gels each -‐ chambers for agarose gels (not BioRad)


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StructuralPharmacology

Rationale The aim of this course is to familiarize students withstructure-based drug design methods that arewidely-used in the pharmaceutical industry andacademia. The course will be coordinated and mainlytaught by Drs Jean-François Trempe and BastienCastagner, two new recruits in the Department withexpertise in chemistry & structural biology. It will fill animportant knowledge gap in the training ofPharmacology students; the course content integratesseamlessly with other courses offered at the U3 level,such as PHAR 504 and PHAR 508.

Responsible Instructor Dr. Jean-François Trempe and Dr. Bastien Castagner

Course Description The course will cover approaches widely used in thepharmaceuticals industry, such as drug targetselection, structure determination and medicinalchemistry. The basics of structural biology will betaught in a very visual and interactive manner, with anemphasis on drug:target interactions and chemicalprinciples relevant to drug design. By the end of the

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SYLLABUS PHAR 505: Structural pharmacology

Course Coordinator: Jean-François Trempe [email protected] Tel: 398-6833; Rm 1313a (McIntyre Building) Co-coordinator: Bastien Castagner [email protected] Tel: 398-2181; Rm 805 (McIntyre Building) Course Lecturers: Jean-François Trempe, Bastien Castagner, TBA Teaching Assistants: TBA Overview of the course: The course will cover approaches widely used in the pharmaceuticals industry, such as drug target selection, structure determination and medicinal chemistry. The basics of structural biology will be taught in a very visual and interactive manner, with an emphasis on drug:target interactions and chemical principles relevant to drug design. By the end of the course, the students will become familiar with the structure-based drug discovery process and principles of molecular pharmacology. The course will be divided into three sections

• The course’s first section introduces the principles of structural biology, including the basics of protein and nucleic acid structures, physical principles behind drug-target interactions and medicinal chemistry, with examples from the industry including structure-based selection of targets and structure-assisted drug development. The student’s progression will be assessed with a take-home assignment.

• In the second section, the focus will be on the methods of structural biology and organic chemistry, with an emphasis on their applications in pharmacology. This includes experimental and in silico methods for structure determination and their applications. The students will be evaluated with an in-class examination

• In the final section, the student will prepare an oral presentation and a written mini-review based on research articles on the topic of structure-based drug design.

Method of evaluation:

1) Take-home assignment (20%) 2) In-class examination (40%) 3) Oral presentation (20%) 4) Written report (20%)

1) Take-home assignment (20%): The students will complete a take-home assignment distributed on week 5, due on week 6. It will consist of problem-solving and short answers on the principles of structure-based drug design. 2) In-class examination (40%): Questions will be in multiple-choice as well as short answer formats. Short answers should be concise, clear and demonstrate critical thinking. The exam will take place in week 10 and the material covered will span week 1 to week 9. 3) Oral presentation (20%): Each student will prepare a 5 min oral presentation on a research article. The article should be on the subject of structural pharmacology and should be approved by a coordinator by the end of week 10. The students will be evaluated on the clarity of the presentation (10%) and a good understanding of the topic (10%). 4) Written report (20%): Each student will prepare a written review (2 manuscript pages, single-spaced) on a research topic related to structural pharmacology. The review topic should focus on a single research article, placed within the context of previous literature. The style should be similar to a “News & Views” Nature article with a maximum of 10 references. The choice of the topics should be approved by the end of week 10. The review will be graded according to a good understanding of the topic (10%). The criteria that will be used to evaluate the written reports are:

1. Quality of the presentation (clarity, well-structured paragraphs, use of images or tables)

2. Good understanding of the topic (context of the study, critical thinking, completeness of review)

TIMETABLE FOR PHAR 505 COURSE FALL 2015

Lectures will be held on Tuesday and Thursday, 1.5 h each.

SECTION 1 –PRINCIPLES OF STRUCTURE-BASED DRUG DESIGN Week 1 1.5h Presentation of PHAR 505, evaluation, course format – J.-F.T. & B.C. 1.5h Introduction to structural pharmacology – J.-F.T. Week 2 1.5h Principles of biomolecular structures – J.-F.T. 1.5h Interactive session with molecular graphics I – J.-F.T. Week 3 1.5h Drug discovery: structure-based target selection – TBA 1.5h Target-based drug discovery using chemical screening – TBA Week 4 1.5h Quantification of drug:target interactions – J.-F.T. 1.5h Drug development – finding the target of an active compound - TBA Week 5 1.5h Medicinal chemistry: what makes a good drug – B. C. 1.5h Medicinal chemistry II – B.C.

SECTION 2 – METHODS OF STRUCTURAL PHARMACOLOGY

Week 6 1.5h Principles of X-ray crystallography – J.-F.T. 1.5h Drug optimization using crystallography – TBA Week 7 1.5h Principles of nuclear magnetic resonance – J.-F.T. 1.5h Fragment-based drug design – TBA Week 8 1.5h In silico docking of drug:target complexes - TBA 1.5h Interactive session with molecular graphics II – J.-F.T. Week 9 1.5h Molecular mimicry – B. C. 1.5h Enzyme inhibitor design – B. C. Week 10 1.5h Selection of topics for presentations and report – J.-F.T. & B.C. 1.5h In-class examination

SECTION 3 – EXAMINATION & STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

Week 11 2x1.5h Student oral presentations – J.-F.T. & B.C. Week 12 2x1.5h Student oral presentations – J.-F.T. & B.C. Week 13 2x1.5h Student oral presentations – J.-F.T. & B.C. Week 14 Submission of written report

CONSULTATION REPORT FORM RE COURSE PROPOSALS

DATE: October 10th 2014 TO: Albert Berghuis

Professor and Chair, Department of Biochemistry FROM: Jean-François Trempe,

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics The attached proposal has been submitted to the Curriculum/Academic Committee, and it has been decided that your department should be consulted. Course : PHAR 505 - Structural Pharmacology

Would you be good enough to review this proposal and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. ✓ NO OBJECTIONS SOME OBJECTIONS COMMENTS: There could be some perceived overlap between this course and BIOC 404 or BIOC 604. However, after examination, the proposed number of lectures on biophysical techniques, e.g. NMR and X-ray crystallography, are too few to be considered a conflict with BIOC 404, let alone BIOC 604. Therefore, the Department of Biochemistry does not have any objections. Signature: Date: October 15, 2014


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Epigenetic Drugs andTargets

Rationale This course will be introduced to expose seniorPharmacology undergraduates to an emerging area indrug development and pharmacology research.

Responsible Instructor Dr. Jason Tanny

Course Description This course covers therapeutics targeting epigeneticmechanisms. Although only a handful of epigeneticdrugs are in widespread use, further development ofsuch agents is a very active area of research as it hasthe potential to directly target aberrant geneexpression. This course will examine both the currentuse and potential of epigenetic drugs in treatment ofcancer, neurological diseases, immune disorders, andcardiovascular disease. The concept of epigenetics asmediating gene-environment interaction will also bediscussed.



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Course description: This course covers therapeutics targeting epigenetic mechanisms. Although only a handful of epigenetic drugs are in widespread use, further development of such agents is a very active area of research as it has the potential to directly target aberrant gene expression. This course will examine both the current use and potential of epigenetic drugs in treatment of cancer, neurological diseases, immune disorders, and cardiovascular disease. The concept of epigenetics as mediating gene-environment interaction will also be discussed. Structure: The course will cover 12 topics. Each week there will be a one and a half hour lecture introducing the topic, and a one and a half hour session consisting of small group presentations by students. Presentations will have both an oral and written component. There will be two student presentations per week, each carried out by a group of four to five students. Each group will present twice per term. In week 1 there will be an overview lecture in the first session and a “special topics” lecture in the second session. Course reading materials and lecture slides: The reading materials for this course will be review and/or primary data papers. All papers will be available in .pdf format on MyCourses. Lecture slides will posted to MyCourses as .pdfs no later than the night before lecture [you should print copies of the slides as they will not be provided in class]. Evaluation: 1) Small group assignments: 50% of final grade 2) Final examination: 50% of final grade Class schedule: 1. Course overview and introduction 2. Cancer I: HDAC inhibitors 3. Cancer II: DNMT and HMT inhibitors 4. Cancer III: BET family inhibitors 5. Cancer IV: microRNA’s 6. Neuro I: Neurodevelopmental disorders 7. Neuro II: Neurodegenerative disorders 8. Immune I: Auto-immune diseases 9. Immune II: Inflammation and infection 10. Cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure: HDAC inhibitors, BET inhibitors 11. Cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure: microRNA’s 12. Epigenetic therapy in pregnancy 13. Epigenetic toxicology Course lecturers: Dr. Jason Tanny ([email protected]) Dr. Jacquetta Trasler ([email protected]) Dr. Sarah Kimmins ([email protected]) Dr. Moshe Szyf ([email protected]) Dr. Nada Jabado ([email protected])

MCGILL UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENTS: 1) McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore, all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see www.mcgill.ca/students/srr/honest/ for more information). L'université McGill attache une haute importance à l’honnêteté académique. Il incombe par conséquent à tous les étudiants de comprendre ce que l'on entend par tricherie, plagiat et autres infractions académiques, ainsi que les conséquences que peuvent avoir de telles actions, selon le Code de conduite de l'étudiant et des procédures disciplinaires (pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le site www.mcgill.ca/students/srr/honest/). 2) In accord with McGill University’s Charter of Students’ Rights, students in this course have the right to submit in English or in French any written work that is to be graded. Conformément à la Charte des droits de l’étudiant de l’Université McGill, chaque étudiant a le droit de soumettre en français ou en anglais tout travail écrit devant être noté (sauf dans le cas des cours dont l’un des objets est la maîtrise d’une langue). © Instructor generated course materials (e.g., handouts, notes, summaries, exam questions, etc.) are protected by law and may not be copied or distributed in any form or in any medium without explicit permission of the instructor. Note that infringements of copyright can be subject to follow up by the University under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.


DATE: October 17th 2014 TO: Dr. Albert Berghuis, Professor and Chair, Department of Biochemistry FROM: Dr. Jason Tanny, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology The attached proposal has been submitted to the Curriculum/Academic Committee, and it has been decided that your department should be consulted. Course: PHAR 565; Epigenetic Drugs and Targets (3 credits).

Would you be good enough to review this proposal and let me know as soon as possible, on this form, whether or not your department has any objections to, or comments regarding, the proposal. _X NO OBJECTIONS

__ SOME OBJECTIONS

COMMENTS: Signature: John Silvius (Chair, Curriculum Cttee.)/Albert Berghuis (Department Chair) Date: Oct. 21, 2014

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Pharmacology SelectedTopics


Pharmacology SelectedTopics.


Drug Discovery and Develop.3


Drug Discovery andDevelopment 3

Rationale The change in this course is part of a multiyear plan tomodify the curriculum for B.Sc. Majors and Honorsstudents in Pharmacology. The overall goal is to create alarger number of 500 level courses to provide studentswith more elective and fewer required courses inpharmacology. By increasing the number of courseofferings, we will also achieve our second goal ofdecreasing enrollment in each individual course. The latterwill facilitate our efforts to incorporate more student-directed learning at the 500 level.

Responsible Instructor Dr. Terry Hebert and Dr. Anne McKinney

Course Description Changing nature of selected drug targets in light ofadvances in studying proteins in their native cellularmilieu, in the context of intact tissues, organs and wholeanimals, highlighting several conceptual advances inpharmacological theory with bearing on how drug targetsare viewed and characterized.

The design of biologically-relevant drug screens formolecular targets in a cell, tissue and in vivo setting.Explore the use of stem cells and tissue-based diseasemodels for the understanding of disease and for drugdiscovery. Situate modern pharmacology into broadermedical and societal issues such as personalizedmedicine and the ethics associated with research.


Teaching Dept. 0253 : Pharmacology and Therapeutics 0253 : Pharmacology and Therapeutics



Prerequisites Prerequisite: PHAR 562 or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: PHAR 301 (PHAR 503 or PHAR 505 arealso highly recommended)


Corequisites Corequisite: PHAR 563 or permission of the instructor. none


Restrictions 1. Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honoursprogram in Pharmacology. 2. Not open to students whoare taking or have taken PHAR 558.


1. Assessment modalities- in class presentationsand discussion, take-home exams and writingexercises.


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Neuropharmacology

Rationale The change in this course is part of a multi-yearplan to modify the curriculum for B.Sc. Majors andHonors students in Pharmacology. The overall goalis to create a larger number of 500 level courses toprovide students with more elective and fewerrequired courses in pharmacology. By increasingthe number of course offerings, we will alsoachieve our second goal of decreasing enrolmentin each individual course. The latter will facilitateour efforts to incorporate more student-directedlearning at the 500 level. Historically, about 2/3 ofthe course content concerned neuropharmacology.With this revision, this course will be dedicatedentirely to this topic.


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Course Description Topics in pharmacology with an emphasis onmolecular aspects and the nervous system; topicsinclude molecular mechanisms of drug-action,cellular targets and rationale for therapeutics.

Topics in pharmacology with an emphasis onmolecular mechanisms of drug-action andcellular targets in the nervous system.




Prerequisites Prerequisite: PHAR 301. Prerequisite: PHAR 301 or with permission ofinstructor.


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Rationale The change in this course is part of a multi-yearplan to modify the curriculum for B.Sc. Majors andHonors students in Pharmacology. The overall goalis to create a larger number of 500 level courses toprovide students with more elective and fewerrequired courses in pharmacology. By increasingthe number of course offerings, we will alsoachieve our second goal of decreasing enrolmentin each individual course. The latter will facilitateour efforts to incorporate more student-directedlearning at the 500 level. Historically, about 2/3 ofthe course content concerned reproductive andendocrine pharmacology. With this revision, thiscourse will be dedicated entirely to these themes.Topics that will be lost include: pharmacogenomics,stem cells, and epigenetics. The majority of thesetopics will be covered in our new course offerings.

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Dr. Dan Bernard and Dr. Bernard Robaire

Course Description Selected topics in pharmacology of the endocrine,metabolic, and cardiovascular systems. Additionaltopics include:pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics,chronopharmacology, molecular structure inpharmacology, epigenetic targets in cancerchemotherapy, and stem cell therapies.

This advanced course covers selected topicsin pharmacology of reproductive, endocrine,and metabolic disorders.




Prerequisites Prerequisite: PHAR 301. Prerequisite: PHAR 301 or permission of theinstructor(s)


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PHAR 563: Reproductive and Endocrine Pharmacology

(Winter 2016)

Course description: This advanced course covers selected topics in pharmacology of reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic disorders. Prerequisites: PHAR300, PHAR301. Registration is capped at 50 students and is reserved for students in the Pharmacology Major and Honors programs. Meeting place and times: Tuesdays 1.5 h, time to be determined Thursdays 1.5 h, time to be determined Structure: Course material will be presented in the form of lectures and student-led presentations. Course reading materials and lecture slides: The reading materials for this course will be review and/or primary data papers. All papers will be available in .pdf format on MyCourses. Lecture slides will posted to MyCourses as .pdfs in advance of lectures [print copies of the slides will not be provided in class]. Lectures will be NOT be recorded. Evaluation:

1) Mid-term examination* (in class): February 9th; 1.5 hours; 40% of final course grade. Covers material from January 6th to February 2nd.

2) Final examination*: Room(s) and date T.B.A.; 3 hours (60% of final grade). Covers material from February 12th to April 9th.

*Exams are comprised of multiple choice and short answer questions

Coordinators: Dan Bernard, Ph.D. Office hours: by appointment Contact information: [email protected]; Tel. x2525; McIntyre, room 1315 Bernard Robaire, Ph.D. Office hours: by appointment Contact information: [email protected]; Tel. x3630; McIntyre, room 109 Teaching assistant: TBD Office hours: by appointment Contact information: TBD Student presentations:

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A total of seven class periods (1.5 h each) have been reserved for student presentations (see schedule). All students will be randomly assigned to groups of 3-4 students each. Each group will lecture to the rest of the class once during the semester. Groups will be presented with a question or questions related to the material discussed in professor-delivered lectures. The objective of the presentations is for students to answer the question(s) posed by critically evaluating the primary literature. Professors will provide all students with a relevant data or review paper on the topic. In addition, presenting students will be provided with additional review and/or data papers to help initiate their literature review. Students working in groups must then organize and deliver a presentation of no greater than 30 minutes. Ten minutes will be reserved for questions at the end of each presentation. On each ‘student presentation day’, two groups will present.

The professors and TA will be available to help in finding source materials (see more below) and in organizing the presentations. Powerpoint files containing the presentation and a bibliography of source materials must be submitted to the TA by noon two days before the scheduled presentation. This will allow for a final round of feedback. The final presentations must be submitted to the TA for upload by noon of the day of the presentation.

Source materials: Several papers will be provided for each group of presenters (available on MyCourses). This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but rather a starting point. Students are expected to delve more extensively into the relevant primary literature (i.e., peer-reviewed data papers). Non-peer reviewed sources (e.g., web-based sources such as Wikipedia) and review papers are not acceptable sources for presentation, though these can be used to find relevant primary literature. For the most part, students should rely upon Pubmed searches to find relevant materials. Students must scrutinize and present original research findings. At the same time, students should not present individual papers figure by figure. This is not a journal club or small group format. Students need to integrate the relevant information from multiple sources to address the question(s) under consideration or debate. Students will receive both group (10%) and individual (15%) marks. Therefore, it is important to work together as well as individually.

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Class schedule: Date Day Topic Instructor Jan. 5 Tu Orientation/Female infertility D. Bernard Jan. 7 Th Female infertility D. Bernard Jan. 12 Tu Female contraception D. Bernard Jan. 14 Th Female contraception D. Bernard Jan. 19 Tu Student Presentations D. Bernard Jan. 21 Th Male infertility and contraception B. Robaire Jan. 26 Tu Male infertility and contraception B. Robaire Jan. 28 Th Drugs and the aging male B. Robaire Feb. 2 Tu Drugs and the aging male B. Robaire Feb. 4 Th Student Presentations B. Robaire Feb. 9 Tu Mid-term exam Feb. 11 Th Diabetes D. Bernard Feb. 16 Tu Diabetes D. Bernard Feb. 18 Th Student Presentations D. Bernard Feb. 23 Tu Obesity D. Bernard Feb. 27 Th Obesity D. Bernard Mar. 1 M Reading week Mar. 3 W Reading week Mar. 8 Tu Student Presentations D. Bernard Mar. 10 Th Growth disorders J. Trasler Mar. 15 Tu Growth disorders J. Trasler Mar. 17 Th Student Presentations J. Trasler Mar. 22 Tu Thyroid dysfunction J. Trasler Mar. 24 Th Thyroid dysfunction J. Trasler Mar. 29 Tu Student Presentations J. Trasler Mar. 31 Th Osteoporosis and other disorders of bone D. Bernard Apr. 5 Tu Osteoporosis and other disorders of bone D. Bernard Apr. 7 Th Student Presentations D. Bernard T.B.D. FINAL EXAM (3 h)

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Course lecturers: Name email Dan Bernard [email protected] Bernard Robaire [email protected] Jacquetta Trasler [email protected] MCGILL UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENTS: 1) McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore, all students must understand the meaning

and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see www.mcgill.ca/students/srr/honest/ for more information).

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1.5 Complete Program Title: Minor in Pharmacology


B.Sc. in Pharmacology

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- Updated the name and contact information of the Coordinator for Minor Program: “Please contact the Student Affairs

Coordinator: Chantal Grignon, [email protected]; 514-398-3623”.

- PHAR 503 is no longer a prerequisite to PHAR 504 and PHAR 504 may be taken without it.

- Additional Complementary 500 level courses have been created to provide more choices to students in their final year. These new

courses should have an impact on class sizes, which have been

increasing to the extent that they decrease the opportunity for

interactions and limit the format of some of these courses.

24 credits

n/a

Pharmacology






Minor in Pharmacology (24 credits)

Program Requirements

The Minor Pharmacology is intended for students registered in a complementary B.Sc. program who are interested in a focused introduction to specialized topics in pharmacology to prepare them for professional schools, graduate education, or entry into jobs in industry or research institutes. Students should declare their intent to enter the Minor in Pharmacology at the beginning of their U2 year. They must consult with, and obtain the approval of, the Coordinator for the Minor Program in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. (Please contact the coordinator: Dr. Terry Hébert; [email protected]; 514-398-1398). All courses in the Minor program must be passed with a minimum grade C or better. Generally, no more than 6 credits of overlap are permitted between the Minor and the primary program.

Required Courses (12 credits)

PHAR 300 Drug Action (3 credits)

PHAR 301 Drugs and Disease (3 credits)

PHAR 562 General Pharmacology 1 (3 credits)

PHAR 563 General Pharmacology 2 (3 credits) Complementary Courses (12 credits)

12 credits selected as follows: 3 credits, one of:

BIOC 212 Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function (3 credits)

BIOL 200 Molecular Biology (3 credits)

BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits)

3 credits, one of:

PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 (3 credits)

PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 (3 credits) 6 credits, chosen from: * PHAR 504 can be taken with PHAR 503 only.

PHAR 303 Principles of Toxicology (3 credits)

PHAR 503 Drug Discovery and Development 1 (3 credits) *

PHAR 504 Drug Discovery and Development 2 (3 credits) *

PHAR 558 Pharmacology Selected Topics (3 credits)

PHAR 599 Pharmacology Research Project (6 credits)

Minor in Pharmacology (24 credits) Program Requirements The Minor Pharmacology is intended for students registered in a complementary B.Sc. program who are interested in a focused introduction to specialized topics in pharmacology to prepare them for professional schools, graduate education, or entry into jobs in industry or research institutes. Students should declare their intent to enter the Minor in Pharmacology at the beginning of their U2 year. They must consult with, and obtain the approval of, the Coordinator for the Minor Program in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. (Please contact the coordinator: Dr. Terry Hébert; [email protected]; 514-398-1398). Please contact the Student Affairs Coordinator, Chantal Grignon; [email protected]; 514-398-3623). All courses in the Minor program must be passed with a minimum grade C or better. Generally, no more than 6 credits of overlap are permitted between the Minor and the primary program. Required Courses (6 credits) 6 credits selected as follows:


PHAR 301 Drugs and Disease (3 credits) Complementary Courses (18 credits) 18 credits selected as follows: 3 credits, one of:



BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits) 3 credits, one of:


PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 (3 credits) 3 credits, one of:

PHAR 503 Drug Discovery and Development 1 (3 credits)

PHAR 505 Structural Pharmacology (3 credits) 3 credits, one of:

PHAR 562 Neuropharmacology (3 credits)

PHAR 563 Endocrine Pharmacology (3 credits) 6 credits, chosen from: * PHAR 504 can be taken with PHAR 503 only.

PHAR 303 Principles of Toxicology (3 credits)




PHAR 563 Endocrine Pharmacology (3 credits)

PHAR 565 Epigenetic Drugs and Targets (3 credits)

PHAR 599 Pharmacology Research Project (6 credits)

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2013

Dr. Gerhard Multhaup

Dr. Barbara Hales

Chantal Grignon

514-398-3623

[email protected]


(2013)

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Proposed:

This program incorporates extensive studies in Pharmacology with a strong component of related biomedical sciences,

providing a solid preparation for employment opportunities or for entry into graduate or professional training programs.

Students must consult the Student Affairs Coordinator upon entering the program and every year to verify courses and

progress.

Existing:

This program incorporates extensive studies in Pharmacology with a strong component of related biomedical sciences,

providing a solid preparation for employment opportunities or for entry into graduate or professional training programs.

Students must consult an adviser upon entering the program and at the beginning of U2 to verify courses and progress.

Additional consultation at regular intervals is encouraged.

Major in Pharmacology

The program has been revised to add two PHAR 200 levels courses in U1 so that entry level students have the opportunity to be exposed to Pharmacology and to meet Pharmacology faculty members in their first year in the program. Additional U3 500 level courses have been created to provide more choices to students in their final year. These new courses should have an impact on class sizes, which have been increasing to the extent that they decrease the opportunity for interactions and limit the format of some of these courses.

67 credits 65 credits

201509

Pharmacology

Faculty of Medicine / Dept. of Pharmacology & Therapeutics

B.Sc. in Pharmacology Faculty of Science





U1 Required Courses (24 credits)


BIOL 202 Basic Genetics (3 credits)

CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits) *




PHGY 212 Introductory Physiology Laboratory 1 (1 credit)


PHAR 200 Introduction to Pharmacology 1 (1 credit)


* Students who have taken the equivalent of CHEM 212, CHEM

222,and/or MATH 203 in CEGEP (as defined at:

http://www.mcgill.ca/students/transfercredit/prospective/cegep) are exempt and

may not take these courses at McGill. Students must replace these credits with

appropriate complementary course credits to satisfy the total credit requirements

for their degree.


BIOC 311 Metabolic Biochemistry (3 credits)

BIOL 301 Cell and Molecular Laboratory (4 credits)



PHAR 303 Principles of Toxicology (3 credits) Complementary Courses (27 credits) 15 credits selected as follows: 3 credits selected from (usually in Year 1):

ANAT 212 Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function (3 credits)


BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits) 3 credits, one of (usually in Year 2):

CHEM 203 Survey of Physical Chemistry (3 credits)

CHEM 204 Physical Chemistry/Biological Sciences 1 (3 credits) 3 credits selected from (usually in Year 2):

BIOL 373 Biometry (3 credits)

MATH 203 Principles of Statistics 1 (3 credits) *

PSYC 204 Introduction to Psychological Statistics (3 credits) 3 credits, one of (usually in Year 3):


PHAR 505 Structural Pharmacology (3 credits)

3 credits, one of (usually in Year 3):






CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits)





PHGY 213 Introductory Physiology Laboratory 2 (1 credit) U2 Required Courses (16 credits)





PHAR 303 Principles of Toxicology (3 credits) U3 Required Courses (12 credits)




PHAR 563 General Pharmacology 2 (3 credits) Complementary Courses (15 credits) 15 credits selected as follows: 3 credits selected from (usually in Year 1):



BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits) 3 credits selected from (usually in Year 2):


CHEM 204 Physical Chemistry/Biological Sciences 1 (3 credits)

3 credits selected from (usually in Year 2):


MATH 203 Principles of Statistics 1 (3 credits)

PSYC 204 Introduction to Psychological Statistics (3 credits)




http://www.mcgill.ca/study/2013-2014/courses/math-203

http://www.mcgill.ca/students/transfercredit/prospective/cegep


6 credits selected from the following upper-level science

courses:

Committee approval is required to substitute an upper-level science

course not in the list below.

PHAR 599D1 and PHAR 599D2 are taken together.

* Note: Students may take either ANAT 458 or BIOC 458.

ANAT 321 Circuitry of the Human Brain (3 credits)

ANAT 322 Neuroendocrinology (3 credits)

ANAT 365 Cellular Trafficking (3 credits)

ANAT 458 Membranes and Cellular Signaling (3 credits) *

BIOC 312 Biochemistry of Macromolecules (3 credits)

BIOC 450 Protein Structure and Function (3 credits)

BIOC 454 Nucleic Acids (3 credits)

BIOC 458 Membranes and Cellular Signaling (3 credits) *

BIOL 300 Molecular Biology of the Gene (3 credits)

BIOL 303 Developmental Biology (3 credits)

BIOL 306 Neural Basis of Behaviour (3 credits)

BIOL 314 Molecular Biology of Oncogenes (3 credits)

BIOT 505 Selected Topics in Biotechnology (3 credits)


CHEM 334 Advanced Materials (3 credits)

CHEM 382 Organic Chemistry: Natural Products (3 credits)

CHEM 502 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry (3 credits)

CHEM 503 Drug Design and Development 1 (3 credits)


CHEM 522 Stereochemistry (3 credits)

CHEM 552 Physical Organic Chemistry (3 credits)

EPIB 501 Population Health and Epidemiology (3 credits)

EXMD 401 Physiology and Biochemistry Endocrine Systems (3 credits)

EXMD 504 Biology of Cancer (3 credits)

EXMD 511 Joint Venturing with Industry (3 credits)

MIMM 387 The Business of Science (3 credits)

MIMM 414 Advanced Immunology (3 credits)

NEUR 310 Cellular Neurobiology (3 credits)

PATH 300 Human Disease (3 credits)


PHAR 599 D1 Pharmacology Research Project (3 credits)


PHGY 311 Channels, Synapses & Hormones (3 credits)

PHGY 312 Respiratory, Renal, & Cardiovascular Physiology (3 credits)

PHGY 313 Blood, Gastrointestinal, & Immune Systems Physiology (3 credits)

PHGY 314 Integrative Neuroscience (3 credits)

PHGY 520 Ion Channels (3 credits)

PSYC 302 The Psychology of Pain (3 credits)

PSYC 311 Human Cognition and the Brain (3 credits)

PSYT 301 Issues in Drug Dependence (3 credits)

PSYT 455 Neurochemistry (3 credits)

PSYT 500 Advances: Neurobiology of Mental Disorders (3 credits)

REDM 410 Writing Research Articles (3 credits)

12 credits selected from the following upper-level science courses:

Committee approval is required to substitute an upper-level science course

not in the list below.

PHAR 599D1 and PHAR 599D2 are taken together.
























EXMD 401 Physiology and Biochemistry Endocrine Systems (3

credits)
















PHGY 313 Blood, Gastrointestinal, & Immune Systems Physiology (3

credits)









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Faculty 1

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Faculty 3

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Senate

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[email protected]

Chantal Grignon

Dr. Barbara Hales






(2013)

P2-1






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Major Joint Honours



Minor Thesis (T)


Please specify



Not applicable.

Honours in Pharmacology

x

The program has been revised to add two PHAR 200 levels courses in U1 so that entry level students have the opportunity to be exposed to Pharmacology and to meet Pharmacology faculty members in their first year in the program. A U2 level laboratory course has been created to provide a Pharmacology lab experience for students entering the Honours program. Additional U3 500 level courses have been created to provide more choices to students in their final year. These new courses should have an impact on class sizes, which have been increasing to the extent that they decrease the opportunity for interactions and limit the format of some of these courses.

76 credits 74 credits

201509

Pharmacology Faculty of Medicine / Dept. of Pharmacology & Therapeutics

B.Sc. in Pharmacology Faculty of Science

U3














PHAR 201 Introduction to Pharmacology 2 (1 credit) * Students who have taken the equivalent of CHEM 212, CHEM222,and/or MATH 203 in CEGEP (as defined at:http://www.mcgill.ca/students/transfercredit/prospective/cegep) are exempt andmay not take these courses at McGill. Students must replace these credits withappropriate complementary course credits to satisfy the total credit requirementsfor their degree. U2 Required Courses (16 credits)





PHAR 303 Principles of Toxicology (3 credits) U3 Required Courses (6 credits): 6 credits selected as follows: PHAR 598 D1 Honours Pharmacology Research Project (3 credits) PHAR 598 D2 Honours Pharmacology Research Project (3 credits)

Complementary Courses (30 credits) 15 credits selected as follows: 3 credits selected from (usually in Year 1):



BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits) 3 credits, one of (usually in Year 2):


CHEM 204 Physical Chemistry/Biological Sciences 1 (3 credits) 3 credits selected from (usually in Year 2):


MATH 203 Principles of Statistics 1 (3 credits) *


3 credits, one of (usually in Year 3): PHAR 503 Drug Discovery and Development 1 (3 credits) PHAR 505 Structural Pharmacology (3 credits)

3 credits, one of (usually in Year 3): PHAR 562 Neuropharmacology (3 credits) PHAR 563 Endocrine Pharmacology (3 credits)

U1 Required Courses (22 credits) BIOL 200 Molecular Biology (3 credits)







PHGY 213 Introductory Physiology Laboratory 2 (1 credit) U2 Required Courses (16 credits) BIOC 311 Metabolic Biochemistry (3 credits)




PHAR 303 Principles of Toxicology (3 credits) U3 Required Courses (18 credits) PHAR 503 Drug Discovery and Development 1 (3 credits)




PHAR 598 D1 Honours Pharmacology Research Project (3 credits)

PHAR 598 D2 Honours Pharmacology Research Project (3 credits)

Complementary Courses (18 credits) 15 credits selected as follows: 3 credits selected from (usually in Year 1):



BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits) 3 credits selected from (usually in Year 2):


CHEM 204 Physical Chemistry/Biological Sciences 1 (3 credits)

3 credits selected from (usually in Year 2):


MATH 203 Principles of Statistics 1 (3 credits)



Committee approval is required to substitute an upper-level science course not in the list below.


ANAT 321 Circuitry of the Human Brain (3 credits) ANAT 322 Neuroendocrinology (3 credits) ANAT 365 Cellular Trafficking (3 credits) ANAT 458 Membranes and Cellular Signaling (3 credits) * BIOC 312 Biochemistry of Macromolecules (3 credits) BIOC 450 Protein Structure and Function (3 credits) BIOC 454 Nucleic Acids (3 credits) BIOC 458 Membranes and Cellular Signaling (3 credits) * BIOL 300 Molecular Biology of the Gene (3 credits) BIOL 303 Developmental Biology (3 credits) BIOL 306 Neural Basis of Behaviour (3 credits) BIOL 314 Molecular Biology of Oncogenes (3 credits) BIOT 505 Selected Topics in Biotechnology (3 credits) CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits) CHEM 334 Advanced Materials (3 credits) CHEM 382 Organic Chemistry: Natural Products (3 credits) CHEM 502 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry (3 credits) CHEM 503 Drug Design and Development 1 (3 credits) CHEM 504 Drug Design and Development 2 (3 credits) CHEM 522 Stereochemistry (3 credits) CHEM 552 Physical Organic Chemistry (3 credits) EPIB 501 Population Health and Epidemiology (3 credits) EXMD 401 Physiology and Biochemistry Endocrine Systems

(3 credits) EXMD 504 Biology of Cancer (3 credits) EXMD 511 Joint Venturing with Industry (3 credits) MIMM 387 The Business of Science (3 credits) MIMM 414 Advanced Immunology (3 credits) NEUR 310 Cellular Neurobiology (3 credits) PATH 300 Human Disease (3 credits) PHAR 504 Drug Discovery and Development 2 (3 credits) PHGY 311 Channels, Synapses & Hormones (3 credits) PHGY 312 Respiratory, Renal, & Cardiovascular Physiology

(3 credits) PHGY 313 Blood, Gastrointestinal, & Immune Systems

Physiology (3 credits) PHGY 314 Integrative Neuroscience (3 credits) PHGY 520 Ion Channels (3 credits) PSYC 302 The Psychology of Pain (3 credits) PSYC 311 Human Cognition and the Brain (3 credits) PSYT 301 Issues in Drug Dependence (3 credits) PSYT 455 Neurochemistry (3 credits) PSYT 500 Advances: Neurobiology of Mental Disorders (3

credits) REDM 410 Writing Research Articles (3 credits)


Committee approval is required to substitute an upper-level science course not in the list below.
























EXMD 401 Physiology and Biochemistry Endocrine Systems (3 credits)







PHAR 390 Laboratory in Pharmacology (3 credits)








PHGY 313 Blood, Gastrointestinal, & Immune Systems Physiology (3 credits)









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PRN Alias : 13-14#1731Version No : 9Submitted By : Ms Jeanne

PaquetteEdited By : Ms Josie D'Amico


New Data

Program Affected? Y


N (Simple Change) - This is a complex change for 2 programs.The course EPSC 240 is added to the U1 required courses intwo programs. It is also a pre-requisite added to thedescriptions of field courses EPSC 331 and EPSC 241 whichappear in the two programs: i) B.Sc. Major in Earth andPlanetary Sciences (renamed Major in Geology) ii) B.Sc.Honours in Earth Sciences (renamed Honours in GeologyProgram Revision Forms are therefore submitted with this form(see attached files). They reflect the concurrent retirement ofEPSC 312 and the addition of EPSC 240. Also, please addEPSC 240, as a Complementary Course, to the following twodomains: B.Sc. Environment Major, Earth Sciences andEconomics, under Complementary Course in Category: List B;Arts Faculty Program in Environment, Economics and theEarth's Environment, under Complementary Course inCategory: Advanced Courses.

Subject/Course/Term EPSC 240

one term


3 credits


A - Lecture 2

L - Laboratory 3


Course Title Official Course Title : Geology in the Field

Course Title in Calendar : Geology in the Field

Rationale This course complements the material common to EPSC 233Earth and Life History and EPSC 201 Understanding PlanetEarth. This introduction to the local geology and to theobservational paradigm in earth sciences prepares students toget more out of subsequent field courses and excursionsthroughout the rest of their program.

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Christie Rowe

Course Description Lectures and field-based exercises, held locally on campusand in the Montreal area, introduce students to the reading andinterpretation of a topographic map, the basic description of astratigraphic section and the inference of its depositionalenvironment, the nature of intrusive contacts, and the fieldmeasurement of some structural features and geophysicalproperties. Students plot geological information on a map,identify landforms in aerial views and learn the tectonicfeatures diagnostic of plate margins. By the end of the course,the students relate a geological map to the geological history ofQuebec.

Teaching Dept. 0289 : Earth & Planetary Sciences



Prerequisites

Corequisites EPSC 233 or EPSC 201Web Registration Blocked? : N

Restrictions Restrictions: Open to first-year Major and Honours students inEarth and Planetary Sciences.


Students from other programs must obtain permissionof the instructor.

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From: Jeanne Paquette, Dr. Sent: November-28-14 9:58 AM To: Josie D'Amico Cc: Geralda Bacaj, Miss; Kathy Roulet, Ms. Subject: RE: Addition of new course EPSC 240 to Environment domains Hello Josie, This is to confirm that the department of Earth & Planetary Sciences fully supports the inclusion of the new course EPSC 240 Geology in the Field to the complementary list of the two domains (B.A. Economics and Earth's Environment and the B.Sc. Earth Sciences and Economics) in the McGill School of Environment. Regards Jeanne Paquette Associate Professor Director of Undergraduate Studies in Earth & Planetary Sciences Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences McGill University 3450 University Street Montreal, QC H3A 2A7 Fax:514-398-4680 Phone:514-398-4402 e-mail: [email protected] Office: Frank Dawson Adams, FDA214

From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 4:16 PM To: Jeanne Paquette, Dr.; Anthony Williams-Jones, Dr.; Josie D'Amico Cc: Geralda Bacaj, Miss Subject: RE: Addition of new course EPSC 240 to Environment domains

Hi Jeanne: Thank you for your input here. Indeed, I’m suggesting that the course be added to the two domains’ lists of complementary courses. EPSC 240 would provide a hands-on course that science students can’t get enough of, and Arts students have very few opportunities for. Some of our domains require students to take at least one field course. Neither of the domains in question here have this requirement, although In the science domain (Earth Sciences and Economics) there are two field courses listed (EPSC 331 and EPSC 341, as complementary courses) for which EPSC 240 is now a pre-requisite. In the Arts domain (Economics and the Earth’s Environment) – the inclusion of EPSC 240 would provide a great opportunity for students to learn about this aspect of their discipline first-hand. I feel confident that the question of it being a 200-level course will be checked by the current restriction of 200-level credits. In practice this restriction means that students can take only 4 cr and 7 cr of 200-level complementary courses in the science domain and arts domain, respectively. The selection of EPSC 240 would be 3 of those 4 cr or 7 cr.


I agree that a logical sequence, to maximize what students might take away from EPSC 240, would be ENVR 202 or EPSC 233 followed by EPSC 240. This is something I could certainly suggest to students and advise them to do.

Kathy

Kathryn Roulet, M.Sc.

Program Adviser McGill School of Environment (514) 398-4306

From: Jeanne Paquette, Dr. Sent: November-25-14 7:32 PM To: Anthony Williams-Jones, Dr.; Josie D'Amico; Kathy Roulet, Ms. Cc: Geralda Bacaj, Miss Subject: RE: Addition of new course EPSC 240 to Environment domains Hello Kathy The course instructor and our department will be pleased to hear that you wish to see EPSC 240 recommended to students in the two MSE domains that already have EPSC 210 and EPSC 212. We agree that "hands on" learning is particularly valuable in environmental sciences. Did you mean (as our rep implies) to add it to the two domains' list of complementary courses? Or do you agree that it's wise to recommend it but hold off its formal inclusion until we see how the group size affects the logistics? Our other reason for caution is that the Academic Curriculum Committee generally expresses reservations about adding 200-level courses to lists of complementary courses. If the benefit of a "hands on" course are appreciated, we would support its formal inclusion in the two domains where EPSC 210 and EPSC 212 are already required courses. A case can be made that ENVR 202 The Evolving Earth and EPSC 233 Earth & Life History both touch on the concepts that EPSC 240 will translate into field experience. Regards, Jeanne Paquette Associate Professor Director of Undergraduate Studies in Earth & Planetary Sciences

From: Anthony Williams-Jones, Dr. Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 7:03 PM To: Josie D'Amico; Kathy Roulet, Ms. Cc: Anthony Williams-Jones, Dr.; Geralda Bacaj, Miss; Jeanne Paquette, Dr. Subject: Re: Addition of new course EPSC 240 to Environment domains

Dear Josie, This is to confirm that my Department supports the addition of EPSC 240 to the two MSE

programs referred in Kathy's e-mail. As per my discussion with her, this support is given on the understanding that EPSC 240 will be available to MSE students, if the number of places in the course exceeds the number of students in our department who require it for their program (EPSC 240 will be a core course for U1 students). Best wishes, Willy

On 25/11/2014 5:23 PM, Josie D'Amico wrote: Willy, Please confirm that adding EPSC 240 in two MSE programs, listed below, is okay with your Department. Thanks. Josie

From: Kathy Roulet, Ms. Sent: November-25-14 4:45 PM To: Josie D'Amico Cc: Anthony Williams-Jones, Dr.; George McCourt Subject: Addition of new course BIOL 240 to Environment domains Hi Josie: As per the discussion today at Academic Committee, please add the new course EPSC 240 Geology in the Field to the following MSE programs: B.Sc. Environment Major, Earth Sciences and Economics domain - complementary course in category: List B B.Arts Faculty Program Environment, Economics and the Earth’s Environment domain - complementary course in category: Advanced Courses Let me know if there’s anything further you need. Thanks!

Kathy

Kathryn Roulet, M.Sc. Program Adviser McGill School of Environment (514) 398-4306

Course Proposal

EPSC240: Geology In The Field (3 credits)

Instructor/coordinator: Christie Rowe

Co-requisite: EPSC 233 Earth & Life History or EPSC 201 Understanding Planet Earth

Schedule: two 50-minute lectures + one 3-hour lab, scheduled so that one of the lectures is immediately before the laboratory period. Some weeks, the whole time block (1:30-5:30PM) will be used for a field trip.

Enrolment cap: 20

With enrolment capped at 20 students, this course does not require additional resources beyond those currently available for the field component of our undergraduate program.

Textbook: Compton, Geology in the Field (1985), Wiley-Blackwell or T. Freeman, Geology Field Methods (2010) Friendship Publications.

Learning goals

A) Conceptual Linking geological observations to geologic history Application of principle of superposition (time progression in rock layers Observational paradigm, philosophy of geology

B) Skillset

• Reading a topographic map (navigation and interpretation) • Using a compass for navigation • Concepts of strike and dip, taking measurements on ideal surfaces • Plotting measurements on maps • Reading geologic maps and map symbols for common structural features and rock types • Making basic field observations on an outcrop • Basic introduction to rock description: grain shape, size and distribution, crystalline vs. clastic texture. • Stratigraphy seen in sections, time progression in rock layers • Visualizing and measuring 1D, 2D and 3D fabrics in rocks • Relationship between geology and landforms • Integration of surface aspect and subsurface data

Assessment:

Topo map trip 10% Pace and Compass exercise 10% Sedimentary rocks in the field, report 20% Structural map report 20% Field geophysics exercise 10% Landforms and tectonics report 10% Geology of Québec Report 20%

Week Lecture Topic Field Trip or Lab

1 What is field geology? Reference frames Topographic map (outside on Mt Royal)

2 Maps, orientations and scale Pace and compass exercise (outside, on campus)

3 Sediments – identifying and how to measure Describe sedimentary rocks (Centre de nature de Laval)

4 Stratigraphy, unconformities, continuity, depositional environments

Measure short section with descriptions (fluvial gravel quarry)

5 Reporting Geologic Data Constructing strat column, descriptions, report (indoors)

6 Geologic maps – symbols, how the 3rd dimension is displayed

Maps exercise (indoors)

7 Igneous Rocks Rock descriptions, intrusive contacts (île Sainte-Hélène)

8 Structural geology – faults and joints Measuring faults and joints - Mount Royal/neighborhoods

9 Structural geology – cross sections Dipping beds in 3D – Centre de nature de Laval

10 Field geophysics Data collection and report (with Rebecca Harrington) (on campus)

11 Using Google Earth for photo geology – relating landforms to bedrock composition and structure

Identifying landforms on maps and imagery (computer laboratory)

12 Introduction to plate boundaries Active tectonic zones on maps and imagery (computer laboratory)

13 Geological history of Montréal region Relating a geologic map to the local geological history

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Forwarded message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ From: Wayne Pollard, Prof. <[email protected]> Date: Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 6:26 PM Subject: RE: Proposed new Geological Field Methods course To: "Christie Rowe, Prof." <[email protected]>

Christie I agree that many aspects of introductory earth science are common to several disciplines (courses) and thus content overlap is unavoidable, however the context should be distinct. I don’t object, but offer the following comment. Students seem to think that duplication of content is a waste of their time and often do not hesitate to say so. Thus my main recommendation to anyone who knows that the material they are teaching is also being taught in another course is to make clear to the students the context of that information and its specific application to the course being given. In my case I constantly reinforce the value of specific course content as it applies to my course goals and overarching paradigm. Please recognize that since both departments are in the same faculty that we will inevitably be teaching many of the same students. Wayne ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ From: Christie Rowe, Prof. Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 5:44 PM To: Wayne Pollard, Prof. Cc: Lea Berrang Ford, Prof.; Jeanne Paquette, Dr.; Anthony Williams‐Jones, Dr.

Subject: Re: Proposed new Geological Field Methods course Hi Wayne, I think it is natural that our courses should address some of the same concepts, as our disciplines are close neighbors. Certainly both geographers and geologists need a comprehensive understanding of maps. Do you see any of these overlaps as a problem that should requires modification of the proposal before I introduce the new course? Thank you, Christie ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 5:39 PM, Wayne Pollard, Prof. <[email protected]> wrote: Christie The obvious areas of overlap are with parts of Geography 272, 495 and 499 (courses I teach). Overlap includes material and activities relating topographic maps, closed and open compass transects, compass and gps field navigation and geomorphology (landform analysis and process interpretation based on landforms, depositional materials and stratigraphy). Geography 272: Earth’s Changing Surface is an introductory course in geomorphology that includes 5 exercises and supporting lectures based on topographic maps. The first 2 exercises focus on basic map

interpretation and map reading skills while the last 3 exercises link maps, air photos and satellite imagery to landforms and landscape history. Geography 495 and 499 are geomorphology field methods courses that include map and compass based field activities and basic mapping (e.g. basic compass use, compass and gps transects, dgps mapping, compass‐abney profiling, differential leveling, morphologic measurement) landform and process measurement and some geophysics (gpr), soil and sediment analysis and stratigraphy ‐ but all with a geomorphic emphasis. Even though it is a limited enrollment course I suspect there will be overlap with EPSC373. Wayne ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ From: Christie Rowe, Prof. Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 12:08 PM

To: Lea Berrang Ford, Prof.; Wayne Pollard, Prof. Cc: Jeanne Paquette, Dr.; Anthony Williams‐Jones, Dr. Subject: Re: Proposed new Geological Field Methods course Hi Lea and Wayne, Just checking in to see if you have had a chance to comment on my proposal for the Geological Field Methods course. I would like a comment from Geography regarding lack of overlap to help when the course is considered at the faculty level. If there is someone else in Geography who I should contact, please let me know. Thank you, Christie ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 7:30 PM, Christie Rowe <[email protected]> wrote: Greetings, Lea and Wayne,

I am working on a proposal for a new course in Geological Field Methods to be taught at the 200‐level (outline attached). I would like to request your comments and assistance in making sure that the new course doesn't overlap with existing courses in Geography. As far as Jeanne Paquette and I can tell, the only potential apparent overlap might be with GEOG272, as the new course will include one lab on the relationship between bedrock composition and structure with landforms. I see this as a potentially beneficial link, rather than a problematic overlap, for students who might take both courses.

I would welcome any comments or suggestions. Thanks, Christie *********************************************** Christie Rowe Asst. Prof & Wares Faculty Scholar Earth & Planetary Sciences, McGill University


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IntroductoryMineralogy


IntroductoryMineralogy.

Rationale With the retirement of EPSC 312, the coursedescription of EPSC 210 now mentions the use ofthe optical microscope and the demonstration ofother techniques relevant to the identification ofminerals and the analysis of their composition andstructure.


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Course Description Crystal chemistry and identification of the principalrock-forming and ore minerals. Elementarycrystallography. Optional 2-day field trip.

Elementary crystallography, chemistry andidentification of the principal rock-forming andore minerals, in hand specimens and usingoptical microscopy. Demonstrations of othertechniques applied to the identification ofminerals and to the analysis of theircomposition and structure. Optional 2-day fieldtrip.


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N (Simple Change) - In the programs below this course isbeing retired from the list of courses required. Program revisionforms are separately submitted for all three program. The firstis attached to this course retirement form. The other twoprogram revisions are submitted with new course proposalEPSC 240 because that new course is replacing EPSC 312. i)Honours in Planetary Sciences ii) Major in Earth and PlanetarySciences iii) Honours in Earth Sciences EPSC 312 should alsobe removed from the list of complementary courses in the fourfollowing programs: - BSc Major Environment Earth Sciencesand Economics (remove from list B) - BSc Major LiberalProgram CSC Earth & Planetary Sciences - BSc Major EarthSystem Science - BSc Honours Earth System Science


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Course Title Course Title on Transcript Spectroscopy of Minerals

Course Title on Calendar Spectroscopy of Minerals.

Rationale The principles covered in this course will be integrated inEPSC 210, where students are already being introduced to thebasic crystallography and chemistry of the main rock-formingminerals. In EPSC 210 and EPSC 212, the students fromdiverse programs will be able to and use the opticalmicroscope to see evidence of processes covered in thelectures but invisible in hand specimens. These change alsomake accessible to students from a broader range of programsthe 300- to 500-level EPSC courses where the opticalmicroscope is used. Course revisions removiing EPSC 312 aspre-requisite for EPSC 355, EPSC 423, EPSC 445 and EPSC530 are therefore submitted concurrently with this courseretirement.

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Course Description Interaction of minerals with electromagnetic radiation. Opticalmineralogy on thin and polished sections. Demonstrations ofother spectroscopic techniques applied to the identification ofminerals and to the analysis of their composition and structure.




Prerequisites Prerequisite: EPSC 210

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Proposal Reference Number : 9325PRN Alias : 14-15#548Version No : 1Submitted By : Mr Brandon Bray


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Course Title Course Title on Transcript Field School 2

Course Title on Calendar Field School 2.

Rationale The Department is undertaking program revisionsthat include the addition of EPSC 240 (tentativelytitled Geological Field Methods), which will be apre-requisite for this course.


Course Description Two week field studies in selected branches of thegeosciences.




Prerequisites Prerequisites: enrolment in U2 or U3 EPS programand permission of the instructor.

Prerequisites: EPSC 240, enrolment in U2 orU3 EPS program, and permission of theinstructor.


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Course Title Course Title on Transcript Field School 3

Course Title on Calendar Field School 3.

Rationale The Department is undertaking program revisionsthat include the addition of EPSC 240 (titledGeology in the Field), which will be a pre-requisitefor this course.


Course Description Two week field studies in selected branches of thegeosciences to examine processes in geology.




Prerequisites Prerequisites: Enrolment in U2 or U3 EPS programand permission of the instructor.

Prerequisites: EPSC 240, enrolment in U2 orU3 EPS program, and permission of theinstructor.


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Alternates years with EPSC 331.2.This course has an additional fee of $511 tocover the costs of airfare, meals andaccommodation as well as other fieldexpenses

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Course Title Course Title on Transcript Igneous Petrology

Course Title on Calendar Igneous Petrology.

Rationale The Department is undertaking program revisionsthat include the elimination of EPSC 312(Spectroscopy of Minerals), which was previously apre-requisite for this course.


Course Description Physical properties, nucleation, crystallization,differentiation and emplacement of magmas.Integrated studies on various rock suites.




Prerequisites Prerequisites: EPSC 212, EPSC 312 Prerequisites: EPSC 212, and enrolment in U2or U3 EPS program


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MetamorphicPetrology


MetamorphicPetrology.



Course Description The origin, classification and petrologicalsignificance of metamorphic rocks, from the pointof view of theory, experiment and fieldobservations.




Prerequisites Prerequisites: EPSC 212, EPSC 312 Prerequisites: EPSC 212, enrolment in U2 orU3 EPS program


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Course Title Course Title on Transcript Mineral Deposits

Course Title on Calendar Mineral Deposits.



Course Description A systematic review of the nature and origin of themajor types of metallic and non-metallic mineraldeposits; typical occurrences; geographicdistribution; applications to exploration. Emphasison magmatic ores, massive sulfides, ironformations.




Prerequisites Prerequisite: EPSC 312, EPSC 220 Prerequisite: EPSC 220, enrolment in U2 or U3EPS program


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Course Title Course Title on Transcript Volcanology

Course Title on Calendar Volcanology.



Course Description The physical mechanisms which drive volcanoesand volcanic activity are presented. Descriptive,practical and theoretical approaches to the study ofvolcanoes are discussed.




Prerequisites Prerequisites: EPSC 212 and EPSC 312, orequivalent, or permission of instructor.

Prerequisites: EPSC 212 or equivalent, orpermission of instructor. Enrolment in U2 or U3EPS program.


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New Program Description The program curriculum provides a rigorous foundation in the fundamental earth science subjects and in the advanced subjects relevant to exploration for energy resources, industrial and ore minerals, and to environmental geosciences. The program meets the academic requirements shared by the professional orders for geologists and environmental geoscientists in most Canadian provinces. It also offers students the opportunity to take courses or acquire experience in areas of current research. It is a path to a wide range of careers in industry, teaching and research in earth sciences. Existing Program Description The program curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous foundation in physical sciences and the flexibility to create an individualized program in preparation for careers in industry, teaching, and research. The program is accepted for professional qualification in most Canadian provinces.

B.Sc. Major in Geology

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The name change of the program, known previously as B.Sc. Major in Earth and Planetary Sciences to B.Sc. Major in Geology stresses its relevance to the academic training of professional geologists. The course EPSC 240 is added in U1 (fall semester) to give students map reading skills and a first experience of describing rock textures and structures in the field. This provides context for concepts covered in EPSC 233 and better preparation for field-based exercises throughout the Major. The retirement of EPSC 312 maintains the number of credits required in U1. The re-structured lists of required and complementary courses in U2 and U3 make clearer the breadth of academic knowledge required for the professional practice of geology in Canada.

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U1 Required Courses (24 credits) EPSC 203 Structural Geology (3 credits) EPSC 210 Introductory Mineralogy (3 credits) EPSC 212 Introductory Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 220 Principles of Geochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 231 Field School 1 (3 credits) EPSC 233 Earth & Life History (3 credits) EPSC 240 Geology In The Field (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) U2 and/or U3 Required Courses (6 credits) EPSC 320 Earth Physics (3 credits) EPSC 340 Earth and Planetary Inference (3 credits) U2 and/or U3 Complementary Courses (36 credits) chosen from the categories listed below: Advanced earth science: minimum 18 credits (6 courses) EPSC 334 Invertebrate Paleontology (3 credits) EPSC 355 Sedimentary Geology (3 credits) EPSC 423 Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 425 Sediments to Sequences (3 credits) EPSC 445 Metamorphic Geology (3 credits) EPSC 452 Mineral Deposits (3 credits) EPSC 549 Hydrogeology (3 credits) Field school: minimum 3 credits (one course) EPSC 331 Field School 2 (3 credits) EPSC 341 Field School 3 (3 credits) Specialization: maximum 12 credits (4 courses) EPSC 350 Tectonics (winter) EPSC 435 Applied Geophysics (winter) EPSC 470D1 Undergraduate Thesis Research (3 credits) EPSC 470D2 Undergraduate Thesis Research (3 credits) EPSC 482 Research in Earth and Planetary Sciences (3 cr) EPSC 501 Crystal Chemistry (3 credits) EPSC 530 Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 547 Modelling Geochemical Processes (3 credits) EPSC 548 Processes of Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 550 Selected Topics 1 (3 credits) EPSC 551 Selected Topics 2 (3 credits) EPSC 552 Selected Topics 3 (3 credits) EPSC 567 Advanced Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 570 Cosmochemistry (3 credits)

Applied geochemistry: environmental and ore deposits EPSC 513 Climate and The Carbon Cycle (3 credits) EPSC 519 Isotope Geology (3 credits) EPSC 542 Chemical Oceanography (3 credits) EPSC 561 Ore-Forming Processes (3 credits) EPSC 580 Aqueous Geochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 590 Applied Geochemistry Seminar (3 credits) Other ATOC, EPSC, ESYS, GEOG, MATH and MIME courses may also be used, with the permission of the Director of undergraduate studies, if they meet the academic requirements of professional orders in most Canadian provinces.

U1 Required Courses (21 credits) EPSC 203 Structural Geology (3 credits) EPSC 210 Introductory Mineralogy (3 credits) EPSC 212 Introductory Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 220 Principles of Geochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 231 Field School 1 (3 credits) EPSC 312 Spectroscopy of Minerals (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) U1 Complementary Course: 3 credits, one of EPSC 201 Understanding Planet Earth (3 credits) EPSC 233 Earth & Life History (3 credits) U2 and/or U3 Required Courses (24 credits) EPSC 320 Elementary Earth Physics (3 credits) EPSC 334 Invertebrate Paleontology (3 credits) EPSC 340 Earth and Planetary Inference (3 credits) EPSC 350 Tectonics (3 credits) EPSC 355 Sedimentary Geology (3 credits) EPSC 423 Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 445 Metamorphic Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 452 Mineral Deposits (3 credits) Complementary Courses (18 credits) 3 credits (one course) of: EPSC 331 Field School 2 (3 credits) EPSC 341 Field School 3 (3 credits) plus 15 credits (five courses) chosen from the following: EPSC 330 Earthquakes and Earth Structure (3 credits) EPSC 425 Sediments to Sequences (3 credits) EPSC 435 Applied Geophysics (3 credits) EPSC 470D1 Undergraduate Thesis Research (3 credits) EPSC 470D2 Undergraduate Thesis Research (3 credits) EPSC 501 Crystal Chemistry (3 credits) EPSC 519 Isotope Geology (3 credits) EPSC 530 Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 542 Chemical Oceanography (3 credits) EPSC 547 Modelling Geochemical Processes (3 credits) EPSC 548 Processes of Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 549 Hydrogeology (3 credits) EPSC 550 Selected Topics 1 (3 credits) EPSC 551 Selected Topics 2 (3 credits) EPSC 552 Selected Topics 3 (3 credits) EPSC 561 Ore-forming Processes (3 credits) EPSC 567 Advanced Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 570 Cosmochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 580 Aqueous Geochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 590 Applied Geochemistry Seminar (3 credits) Note: Other courses at the 300 level or higher in Earth and Planetary Sciences and in other departments in the Faculties of Science and Engineering may also be used as complementary credits with the permission of the Director of undergraduate studies.

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B.Sc. Honours in Planetary Sciences

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Unlike the Honours Earth Sciences (now renamed Honours Geology) , this Honours program was never designed to meet professional accreditation requirements. It does not require a compulsory field school in U2/U3, therefore it is not affected by the creation of the new course EPSC 240. A credit weight change, from 81 to 78, is the only change resulting from the retirement of EPSC 312 in U1.

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Bachelor of Science Science/Earth and Planetary Sciences





EPSC 203 Structural Geology (3 credits) EPSC 210 Introductory Mineralogy (3 credits) EPSC 212 Introductory Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 220 Principles of Geochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 231 Field School 1 (3 credits) EPSC 233 Earth and Life History (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) MATH 223 Linear Algebra (3 credits)

U2 and/or U3 Required Courses (42 credits) EPSC 320 Elementary Earth Physics (3 credits) EPSC 330 Earthquakes and Earth Structure (3 credits) EPSC 340 Earth and Planetary Inference (3 credits) EPSC 350 Tectonics (3 credits) EPSC 423 Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 480D1 Honours Research Thesis (3 credits) EPSC 480D2 Honours Research Thesis (3 credits) EPSC 510 Geodynamics and Geomagnetism (3 credits) EPSC 570 Cosmochemistry (3 credits) MATH 314 Advanced Calculus (3 credits) MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) MATH 317 Numerical Analysis (3 credits) MATH 319 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (3 credits) PHYS 340 Majors Electricity and Magnetism (3 credits) Complementary Courses (18 credits) 3 credits, one of: PHYS 230 Dynamics of Simple Systems (3 credits) PHYS 251 Honours Classical Mechanics (3 credits) plus 9 credits (3 courses) chosen from the following: Note: Courses at the 300 level or higher in other departments in the Faculties of Science and Engineering may also be used as complementary credits, with the permission of the Director of undergraduate studies. EPSC 334 Invertebrate Paleontology (3 credits) EPSC 425 Sediments to Sequences (3 credits) EPSC 435 Applied Geophysics (3 credits) EPSC 501 Crystal Chemistry (3 credits) EPSC 519 Isotope Geology (3 credits) EPSC 530 Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 542 Chemical Oceanography (3 credits) EPSC 547 Modelling Geochemical Processes (3 credits) EPSC 548 Processes of Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 549 Hydrogeology (3 credits) EPSC 550 Selected Topics 1 (3 credits) EPSC 551 Selected Topics 2 (3 credits) EPSC 552 Selected Topics 3 (3 credits) EPSC 561 Ore-forming Processes (3 credits) EPSC 567 Advanced Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 590 Applied Geochemistry Semiinar (3 credits)


EPSC 203 Structural Geology (3 credits) EPSC 210 Introductory Mineralogy (3 credits) EPSC 212 Introductory Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 220 Principles of Geochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 231 Field School 1 (3 credits) EPSC 233 Earth and Life History (3 credits) EPSC 312 Spectroscopy of Minerals (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits) MATH 223 Linear Algebra (3 credits)

U2 and/or U3 Required Courses (42 credits) EPSC 320 Elementary Earth Physics (3 credits) EPSC 330 Earthquakes and Earth Structure (3 credits) EPSC 340 Earth and Planetary Inference (3 credits) EPSC 350 Tectonics (3 credits) EPSC 423 Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 480D1 Honours Research Thesis (3 credits) EPSC 480D2 Honours Research Thesis (3 credits) EPSC 510 Geodynamics and Geomagnetism (3 credits) EPSC 570 Cosmochemistry (3 credits) MATH 314 Advanced Calculus (3 credits) MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) MATH 317 Numerical Analysis (3 credits) MATH 319 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (3 credits) PHYS 340 Majors Electricity and Magnetism (3 credits) Complementary Courses (18 credits) 3 credits, one of: PHYS 230 Dynamics of Simple Systems (3 credits) PHYS 251 Honours Classical Mechanics (3 credits) plus 9 credits (3 courses) chosen from the following: Note: Courses at the 300 level or higher in other departments in the Faculties of Science and Engineering may also be used as complementary credits, with the permission of the Director of undergraduate studies. EPSC 334 Invertebrate Paleontology (3 credits) EPSC 425 Sediments to Sequences (3 credits) EPSC 435 Applied Geophysics (3 credits) EPSC 501 Crystal Chemistry (3 credits) EPSC 519 Isotope Geology (3 credits) EPSC 530 Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 542 Chemical Oceanography (3 credits) EPSC 547 Modelling Geochemical Processes (3 credits) EPSC 548 Processes of Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 549 Hydrogeology (3 credits) EPSC 550 Selected Topics 1 (3 credits) EPSC 551 Selected Topics 2 (3 credits) EPSC 552 Selected Topics 3 (3 credits) EPSC 561 Ore-forming Processes (3 credits) EPSC 567 Advanced Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 590 Applied Geochemistry Semiinar (3 credits)

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New Program Revision The program curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous foundation in the fundamental earth science disciplines and in the advanced subjects relevant to fundamental and applied research in exploration for energy resources or industrial and ore minerals, and in environmental geosciences. The program meets the academic requirements shared by the professional orders for geologists and environmental geoscientists in most Canadian provinces. It is intended to provide an excellent preparation for graduate work in the earth sciences but offers enough flexibility to prepare for a wide range of careers in industry and teaching. Existing Program Revision The program curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous foundation in physical sciences and the flexibility

to create an individualized program in preparation for careers in industry, teaching, and research. It is

intended to provide an excellent preparation for graduate work in the earth sciences. The program is

accepted for professional qualification in most Canadian provinces.

Note: Honours students must maintain a CGPA equal to or greater than 3.20

B.Sc. Honours in Geology

The name change of the program, known previously as B.Sc.Honours in Earth Sciences,. to B.Sc. Honours in Geology stresses its relevance to the academic training of professional geologists. The course EPSC 240 is added in U1 (fall semester) to give students map reading skills and a first experience of describing rock textures and structures in the field. This provides context for concepts seen in EPSC 233, and better preparation for field-based exercises throughout the Major. The retirement of EPSC 312 maintains the number of credits equired in U1. The re-structured lists of required and complementary courses in U2 and U3 make clearer the breadth of academic knowledge required for the professional practice of geology in Canada.

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U1 Required Courses (24 credits) EPSC 203 Structural Geology (3 credits) EPSC 210 Introductory Mineralogy (3 credits) EPSC 212 Introductory Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 220 Principles of Geochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 231 Field School 1 (3 credits) EPSC 233 Earth & Life History (3 credits) EPSC 240 Geology In The Field (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits)

U2 and/or U3 Required Courses (18 credits) EPSC 320 Earth Physics (3 credits) EPSC 340 Earth and Planetary Inference (3 credits) EPSC 480D1 Honours Research Thesis (3 credits) EPSC 480D2 Honours Research Thesis (3 credits) MATH 314 Advanced Calculus (3 credits) MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits)

U2 and/or U3 Complementary Courses (33 credits) chosen from the categories below:

Advanced earth science: minimum 18 credits (6 courses) EPSC 334 Invertebrate Paleontology (3 credits) EPSC 355 Sedimentary Geology (3 credits) EPSC 423 Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 425 Sediments to Sequences (3 credits) EPSC 445 Metamorphic Geology (3 credits) EPSC 452 Mineral Deposits (3 credits) EPSC 549 Hydrogeology (3 credits)

Field school: minimum 3 credits, one of EPSC 331 Field School 2 (3 credits) EPSC 341 Field School 3 (3 credits)

Specialization: maximum 9 credits (3 courses) EPSC 350 Tectonics (winter) EPSC 435 Applied Geophysics (winter) EPSC 501 Crystal Chemistry (3 credits) EPSC 510 Geodynamics and Geomagneetism (3 credits) EPSC 530 Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 547 Modelling Geochemical Processes (3 credits) EPSC 548 Processes of Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 550 Selected Topics 1 (3 credits) EPSC 551 Selected Topics 2 (3 credits) EPSC 552 Selected Topics 3 (3 credits) EPSC 567 Advanced Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 570 Cosmochemistry (3 credits)

Applied geochemistry: environmental and ore deposits EPSC 513 Climate and The Carbon Cycle (3 credits) EPSC 519 Isotope Geology (3 credits) EPSC 542 Chemical Oceanography (3 credits) EPSC 561 Ore-Forming Processes (3 credits) EPSC 580 Aqueous Geochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 590 Applied Geochemistry Seminar (3 credits) Courses from other departments may also be used, with permission of the Director of undergraduate studies, when they meet the academic requirements of Canadian professional orders.

U1 Required Courses (24 credits) EPSC 203 Structural Geology (3 credits) EPSC 210 Introductory Mineralogy (3 credits) EPSC 212 Introductory Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 220 Principles of Geochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 231 Field School 1 (3 credits) EPSC 233 Earth & Life History (3 credits) EPSC 312 Spectroscopy of Minerals (3 credits) MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits)

U2 and/or U3 Required Courses (33 credits) EPSC 320 Elementary Earth Physics (3 credits) EPSC 340 Earth and Planetary Inference (3 credits) EPSC 350 Tectonics (3 credits) EPSC 355 Sedimentary Geology (3 credits) EPSC 423 Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 445 Metamorphic Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 452 Mineral Deposits (3 credits) EPSC 480D1 Honours Research Thesis (3 credits) EPSC 480D2 Honours Research Thesis (3 credits) MATH 314 Advanced Calculus (3 credits) MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) Complementary Courses (18 credits) 3 credits, one of: EPSC 331 Field School 2 (3 credits) EPSC 341 Field School 3 (3 credits)

plus 15 credits (five courses) chosen from the following: EPSC 330 Earthquakes and Earth Structure (3 credits) EPSC 334 Invertebrate Paleontology (3 credits) EPSC 425 Sediments to Sequences (3 credits) EPSC 435 Applied Geophysics (3 credits) EPSC 501 Crystal Chemistry (3 credits) EPSC 510 Geodynamics and Geomagneetism (3 credits) EPSC 519 Isotope Geology (3 credits) EPSC 530 Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 542 Chemical Oceanography (3 credits) EPSC 547 Modelling Geochemical Processes (3 credits) EPSC 548 Processes of Igneous Petrology (3 credits) EPSC 549 Hydrogeology (3 credits) EPSC 550 Selected Topics 1 (3 credits) EPSC 551 Selected Topics 2 (3 credits) EPSC 552 Selected Topics 3 (3 credits) EPSC 561 Ore-forming Processes (3 credits) EPSC 567 Advanced Volcanology (3 credits) EPSC 570 Cosmochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 580 Aqueous Geochemistry (3 credits) EPSC 590 Applied Geochemistry Seminar (3 credits)

Note: Courses at the 300 level or higher in other departments

in the Faculties of Science and Engineering may also be used

as complementary credits, with the permission of the

Director of undergraduate studies.

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9. Approvals


Department


Faculty 1

Faculty 2

Faculty 3

CGPS

SCTP

APC

Senate

Submitted by


Phone CIP Code

Email

Submission Date

November 17, 2014

514-398-4402

[email protected]

Jeanne Pquette

November 14, 2014

Alfonso Mucci



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AC-14-23

Minor Course Changes

Academic Committee Meeting November 25, 2014

Mathematics & Statistics - Addition of Corequisite MATH 357 Honours Statistics MCC-14-8 3 credits - Change in Description MATH 523 Generalized Linear Models MCC-14-9 4 credits MATH 680 Computation Intensive Stats MCC-14-10 4 credits

APC Subcommittee on Courses and Teaching Programs (SCTP) Information for New Programs

Forwarded e-mail to Academic Committee Members on 11 November 2014

From: Cindy Smith, Ms. Sent: November‐11‐14 2:47 PM To: Amber Saunders, Ms.; Enrolment Services Classschedule; Enrolment Services Degeval; Diana Dutz; Diana Iasenza; Elizabeth Wood, Dr.; Francesca Maniaci, Ms.; Geralda Bacaj, Miss; Joanne TenEyck; Josie D'Amico; Julie Degans, Ms.; Kathy Roulet, Ms.; Leah Giannakis, Ms.; Lianne Barski; Maggie Do Couto; Marina Poulios; Mona Sharafi‐Razvand, Ms; Nancy Czemmel, Ms.; Patricia Bassett, Mrs.; Susan Sharpe; Tina Gjertsen; Vanessa Bridgman, Ms. Cc: Wendy Reichental Subject: Important Information for New Programs Importance: High Dear SCTP Faculty Contacts, Please circulate this information to the academic units within your Faculty/School. Recently, the Academic Policy Committee of Senate [APC] discussed the large number of programs in existence at McGill. The APC Subcommittee on Courses and Teaching Programs (SCTP) Chair, Deputy Provost Dyens, asks that academic units consider the following when proposing new programs of any type and at any level.

“The APC believes the University already has a large number of programs (more than 4,000). Every new program [undergraduate and graduate: new degree, option/concentration, faculty program, honours, joint honours/major, major(concentration), minor(concentration), certificate, and diploma] can be expensive to run, both in terms of resources and focus. Are any programs in your unit affected by low enrolment? If so, please explain why the program(s) is(are) being offered. Have you examined whether any program(s) in your unit could be retired or revised? Please explain in the new program proposal’s rationale.” Effective immediately, please ensure that all new program proposals address this issue in the rationale box before submitting to CGPS [graduate programs] or SCTP. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions concerning this request. Regards, Cindy Cindy Smith │ Course and Program Administrator │ Secretary to SCTP │ Enrolment Services │ Registra on, Programs, and Government Reporting │ Room 750, 688 Sherbrooke Street W. │ Tel.: 2624; Fax: 4355 │ Email: [email protected]

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