pdc01-03-13(6.3) faculty of science summary of...

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FACULTY OF SCIENCESUMMARY OF MINOR CALENDAR CHANGES, for PDC approval

circulated to PDC March 5, 2001

PROGRAM CHANGES PDC form Result

General courses,faculty of Science

03-03-200: add sentence to course description03-03-240: add sentence to course description

2C2C

Minor in ScienceTechnology andSociety

add the option to take the physical geography pairas an introductory science pair (03-67-100 and03-67-102)

2B

B.Sc. (ScienceTechnology andSociety)

explicitly, add a mathematics stream (to PhysicalSciences and Biological Sciences)

2B

B.Sc. (GeneralScience) Degreecompletion program

program now listed in the Faculty of Scienceofferings.

2B

Concurrent B.Sc.(General Science)and MedicalLaboratory ScienceDiploma

a) from now on, courses that MUST be taken aspreparation for MLS accreditation have beendistinguished (denoted by an asterisk) from coursesthat are simply recommended for scheduling andother reasons.b) “or”, rather than “and” one other science option,to allow 4 credit equivalent transfer for all thecollege courses taken at St Clair (rather than just 3as the present language indicates).

2B

Minor in GeneralScience

two additional pairs have been added to thechoices available: physical geography (03-67-100and 03-67-102); and computer science (60-104and either 60-205 or 60-206)

2B

B.Sc. GeneralScience

two additional pairs have been added to thechoices available: physical geography (03-67-100and 03-67-102); and computer science (60-104and either 60-205 or 60-206)

2B

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Minor inEnvironmentalScience

The minor has been revised to match up withrevisions in the Environmental Science Degreeprogram

2B

4.1.8 Bachelor ofScience (DoubleMajors)

Restoration of the language that requires that astudent be in honours standing in at least one of thetwo subjects, and obtains the permission of bothProgram Chairs in order to undertake a doublemajor. A student who fails to maintain an 8.0average in at least one area will still be granted thedouble major, provided all other requirements aremet, but will not receive the degree with honours.

2B

Biological Sciences Language included to distinguish the criteria forreceiving a B.Sc. Honours Biological Sciences, anda B.Sc. Honours Biological Sciences, with thesis.

2B

Biological Sciences Minor changes to the list of required courses in thepsychology portion of the double major inBiological Sciences and Psychology

2B

Earth Sciencesinserted beforeEconomics; reflectsmerger of PhysicalGeography andGeology

Geography (Physical) and Geology are nowmerged as Earth Sciences. Curricular changes forEarth Sciences have been submitted separately asa Form 1 (Major Program Changes), andconsidered by PDC elsewhere. These includemerger of faculty listings from both areas andchanges to program requirements to accommodateprofessional accreditation in EnvironmentalGeoscience and Geology.

1

(AwaitingPDCresponse)

Economics New Course: 41-240Rewording of course description: 41-230

2B2B

Mathematics andStatistics

Deletion of 12 courses: 62-210, 62-211, 62-310,62-312, 62-313, 62-330, 62-371, 62-400, 62-401, 62-434, 65-359, 65-453Re-numbering of 4 courses (62-100 º62-190;62-212 º62-314; 62-213 º62-315; 62-218 º62-318 addition of Operations Research Co-op coursenumbers

2C

2C

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Nursing major revisions of the program are taking place aspart of the development of a Collaborative B.Sc.Program between the University of Windsor, StClair College, and Lambton College. Thesechanges will be submitted separately as a Form 1(Major Program Changes), for consideration byPDC.

1

Physics and HighTechnology

incorporation of program changes already passedby Senate, with the one modification that therequirement for a minimum of one Arts and oneSocial Science credit is made explicit

2B

Computer Science course substitutions in major requirementsdevelopment of a new (additional) minor in“Applied Information Technology”changes in 20 calendar descriptions to restrictaccess to upper level CS courses new course 60-270 new course 60-302

2, 2B2B

2C

2A2A

Other (sometimes more substantial) changes that are being handled separately are the following:1. The concurrent B.Sc. B.Ed. degree2. The concurrent B.Sc. B.Ed. E.C.E. degree3. The Bachelor of Mathematics degree (form 1 to follow)4. The Nursing changes have already been considered by PDC (fast track)5. The Earth Sciences forms have already been considered by PDC (PDC decision pending)6. The Biotechnology program(s) in Biology and Biochemistry will be considered by PDC

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FORM 2 C (pg1)MINOR COURSE CHANGES

FORM 2 C(PDC Submission Deadline: December 1)

Current/existing course #s. and title(s): 03-03-240

Corrected Calendar proofs must accompany each course change.Please check (TT) where appropriate.

Proposed action: �� Course Deletion:

Reason: �� Not taught in 4 years �� Obsolete topic/subject �� No faculty

resources/expertise �� Other: �� Replaced by New Course No. and Title:

�� Renumbering (New Number*): �� Cross-Listing as additional Number*: �� Title change (New

Title*):___________________________________________________________

�� Changes to Calendar description (New Description*):

Description now ends with: ”(2 3 lecture hours a week.). This course is ordinarilyoffered in even years at the St Clair College Campus.

�� Change in: �� pre-/anti-/co-requisites // contact hours �� credit hours �� tutorials �� laboratory requirements �� other similar

changes

Describe changes:

*Brief Rationale: It was recognized that this course, usually offered in intersession, was not meeting forsufficient contact hours. A full 3 contact hours per week was considered necessary to justify earning 3credit hours. The clarification of its alternate year offering cycle is intended to help students in theconcurrent B.Sc. MLS diploma program plan their course selections.

Implications for other programs: �� (If known) The course is required/an option in the following program(s): �� (If applicable) The other program(s) has/have been �� informed �� consulted.

Resource Implications: // The changes require no new resources/budgets.

or �� The changes have the following resource/budget implications:

New Profile of Changed Course:Course ProfileFACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: FACULTY OF SCIENCE COURSE

Program Title: (a required course in the B.Sc./MLS concurrent program)Course Title: Science Writing

Course Number: 03-03-240 Credit Hours: 3Total Contact Hours: 3Hrs Delivery Format Divided into (Hrs): lecture: 3 seminar: practice/studio: tutorial:

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laboratory: on-line: other:

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Current/existing course #s. and title(s): 03-03-200





�� Renumbering (New Number*): �� Cross-Listing as additional Number*: �� Title change (New

Title*):___________________________________________________________


Description now ends with: ”(2 3 lecture hours a week.). This course is available bothon-campus, and by distance education.

�� Change in: �� pre-/anti-/co-requisites // contact hours �� credit hours �� tutorials �� laboratory requirements �� other similar

changes

Describe changes:

*Brief Rationale:A full 3 contact hours per week was considered necessary for this course. Attention wasdrawn to its offering by DE as well as on campus.




New Profile of Changed Course:Course ProfileFACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: FACULTY OF SCIENCE COURSE

Program Title: (a required course in the B.Sc. General Science (Science Technology and Society))

Course Title: Science, Technology and Society

Course Number: 03-03-200 Credit Hours: 3Total Contact Hours: 3HrsDelivery Format Divided into (Hrs): lecture: 3 seminar: practice/studio: tutorial:


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FORM 2 B (pg1)MINOR PROGRAM CHANGES

FORM 2 B(PDC Submission Deadline: December 1)

FACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Program: 4.1.11 Minor in Science, Technology and Society

Corrected Calendar proofs must accompany program changes.Please check (TT) where appropriate.

Proposed action: �� Change in Program Minor (6 courses) Name of Minor:

�� Delete the following Minor:// Change course requirements:

OLD:All students must take the Science, Technology, and Society course 03-200 and eitherone two-course (a pair) sequence listed below, or two courses from a category in whichpairs are not listed:

(a) 55-140 and 55-141;(b) 59-140 and 59-141;(c) 60-104* (or 60-140*) and one additional course in Computer Science;(d) 61-140* and 61-141*;(e) two courses in Mathematics or Statistics;(f) 64-140 and 64-141;

and three additional non-Science STS courses identified in the list of courses available asnon-Science STS courses in the Bachelor of Science (Science, Technology, and Society)degree program.

* Pairs of courses designated with an asterisk are recommended for students who havenot successfully completed an OAC requirement in that discipline. Unless specified,two-course sequences cannot be modified.

NEW:Add option to take the following additional science “pair” at the introductory level:67-100 and 67-102

�� New Minor (give details): �� Other changes:

Rationale:

These courses are now available as science options.

Resource Implications: // The changes require no new resources/budgets

or �� The changes have the following resource/budget implications (attach budget and narrative):

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Program: B.Sc. General Science (Science, Technology and Society)



�� Delete the following Minor: �� Change course requirements: OLD:

NEW: �� New Minor (give details): �� Other changes:

Rationale: �� Changes in Certificate: Name of Certificate:

�� Delete the following Certificate: �� Change course requirements: OLD:

NEW: ________________________________________________ �� New Certificate (give details):

Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: B.Sc. General Science, Science, technology andSocietyDescribe Changes:

1) A third stream (Mathematics) has been explicitly added to the two (Life Sciences, Physical Sciences)that existed before. This has allowed simplification of the calendar entry and degree requirements.2) Information about standing for continuation was deleted as it repeats criteria stated elsewhere.3) Recommended course sequences were deleted as they are handled through academic counselling. Rationale: Makes explicit the possibility of taking mathematics as a “first teachable” (for students who planto go on to the faculty of Education). It was available before as a variant on the “Physical Sciences” option,but this clarifies the opportunity.

�� Other: Name of degree: __

Describe Changes:Rationale:



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Program: B.Sc. General Science degree Completion program for Medical Laboratory Diploma graduates





Rationale:

�� Changes in Certificate: Name of Certificate: �� Delete the following Certificate: �� Change course requirements: OLD:

NEW:________________________________________________

�� New Certificate (give details):Rationale:

�� Degree Requirements: Name of Degree:Describe Changes:Rationale:

�� Other: Name of degree: B.Sc. General Science degree Completion program for Medical LaboratoryDiploma graduates

__Describe Changes: Degree completion program is now listed in the Faculty of Science programs

Rationale: This program was not previously listed in the calendar although we have almost160 people completing the degree by distance education (and others doing so on-campus)!It is now inserted here so that potential applicants can be directed to the registrar/liaisonoffice.



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Program: Concurrent B.Sc. General Science degree/ Medical Laboratory Science Diploma








Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: Concurrent B.Sc. General Science degree/ MedicalLaboratory Science Diploma

Describe Changes: 1) Discussion with the representatives of the St. Clair College Diploma Program has clarified the fact that wecan allow more choices for students in the B.Sc. portion of their course selection. Asterisks have beenadded to the list of recommended courses to indicate where substitutions can be made (14 out of 26),provided the substitutes fit the category for a regular general science degree audit.

2) Delete “and one other University Science Option” because these students will have already fulfilled therequirement to have 4 science credits at the 300 level or above.

Rationale: Students in the concurrent B.Sc. MLS program were unnecessarily fettered in their courseselection, this was both limiting their educational experience, and was making it difficult for them tocomplete program requirements on time.





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Program: 4.1.11 Minor in General Science




OLD:

Select two, two-course sequences from the following:

(a) 55-140 and 55-141;(b) 59-140 and 59-141;(c) 60-140* and 60-141*;(d) 61-140* and 61-141*;(e) 62-140 and 62-141;(f) 64-140 and 64-141;(g) 62-140 and 65-253;(h) 62-130 and 65-253;

plus:Select two additional Science courses at the 200 level or above from one of the areas ofstudy from which one pair of courses had already been selected above.

* Pairs of courses designated with an asterisk are recommended for students who havenot successfully completed an OAC requirement in that discipline. Unless specified,two-course sequences cannot be modified.

NEW:Add option to take the following additional science “pairs” at the introductory level, specifically:60-104 and 60-205 (or 60-206);67-100 and 67-102


Rationale:

These courses are now available as science options.



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Program: B.Sc. General Science








Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: B.Sc. General ScienceDescribe Changes:

1)The physical geography pair 67-100 and 67-102 have been added to the array of first year sciencepairs that a student may take in the General Science degree.2) To complete the computer science pair (with 60-104), 60-206 can be taken as an alternative to 60-205. Rationale: Acknowledges the fact that these courses are now offered as science credits.





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Program: 4.1.11 Minor in Environmental Science




OLD:Select a total of six courses from the following:(a) one of: 03-200, 55-201, 55-210;(b) one of: 34-227, 42-200 (or 67-200), 45-212, 93-224;(c) one two-course sequence from: 55-140 and 55-141, 59-140 and 59-141, or 55-210 and 55-234;(d) two courses from: 55-325, 55-430, 55-435, 55-444 and 55-445, 59-320, 59-321, 61-140*, 61-141*, or

61-210, 61-213, 61-214 or 64-290.

NEW:Select a total of six courses from the following:(a) two pairs of courses selected from 55-140 and 55-141; 61-140 and 61-141; 67-140 and 67-141.(b) two courses at the 200-level or above selected from the list of “major requirements” for the EnvironmentalScience major (Biology: 55-210, 55-211, 55-213, 55-237, 55-341; Geology: 61-220, 61-224, 61-232, 61-444,61-440; Physical Geography: 67-246, 67-210, 67-334, 67-402, 67-310; Environmental Science: 66-280)


Rationale:

This change matches the minor with the revised major in Environmental Science.



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Program: 4.1.8 Bachelor of Science (Double Majors)








Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: 4.1.8 Bachelor of Science (Double Majors)

Describe Changes: Insert language that states:To register for a double major, a student must have an average of 8.0 or higher in one of the two areas. Theagreement of the Heads or Program Chairs of both areas is required for admission. If a student fails tomaintain a GPA of 8.0 or above in one or both areas, he or she will be awarded the double major, but withouthonours.

Rationale: In previous calendars there was explicit language that limited double majors to students whowere in honours standing. With recent confusion over the honours issue, the registrar was not using thatfilter in approving admission to double majors. However admission to required honours thesis courses waslimited to students who had a GPA of 8.0, so the restriction was, in fact, still there. The faculty of Sciencewishes to be clear on the guideline of limiting double majors to students who are in honours standing in atleast one of the areas (i.e. GPA of 8.0 or above). Students who are admitted to a double major but fail tomaintain the required GPA in at least one area would be given the double degree, but without honours (forexample, B.Sc. Biology and Psychology). The intent is to ensure students who are admitted are capable ofsustaining the extra demands placed on a double major; students who are less able would be counselled totake a single major, with a minor in the second area.

�� Other: Name of degree: Describe Changes:Rationale:



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FACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Program: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Corrected Calendar proofs must accompany program changes.

Please check (TT) where appropriate.

Proposed action: restoration and clarification of “honours language”

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: Biological Sciences Honours ProgramDescribe Changes:

The following wording has been added to indicate the criteria for receiving an honours degree:

Honours Biological SciencesStudents graduating in the 40 credit program with a major GPA of 8.0 or above will receive a B.Sc. HonoursBiological Sciences. Students whose major GPA is below 8.0 will receive a B.Sc. Biological Sciences.

Honours Biological Sciences with thesisStudents graduating in the 40 credit program with a major GPA of 8.0 who also complete an honours thesiswill receive a B.Sc. Honours Biological Sciences with thesis. Ordinarily, students must be in honoursstanding (GPA of 8.0 or above) in order to undertake an honours thesis (55-420). Students in double majorsmay carry out their thesis in either area. The area in which the thesis is completed will be listed first in thediploma.

Rationale: Following the Senate vote to restore the Honours degrees, all 40 credit degrees in science arehonours programs; students who earn honours through having a major GPA of 8.0 or above will receive anhonours degree; those who do not achieve the necessary 8.0 average will receive a major degree withouthonours. When an honours thesis is completed this will be indicated by the addition of “with thesis” to thediploma.

Resource Implications:// The changes require no new resources/budgets


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FORM 2 B (pg1) MINOR PROGRAM CHANGESFORM 2 B

(PDC Submission Deadline: December 1)

FACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProgram: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Corrected Calendar proofs must accompany program changes.Please check (TT) where appropriate.Proposed action: changed requirements for the Combined B.Sc. Program in Biological Sciences andPsychology

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: Combined B.Sc. Program in Biological Sciences andPsychologyDescribe Changes:

1) The following wording has been added to indicate the criteria for remaining in good standing in thedouble major degree:

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 8.0 in either biology or psychology courses.

2. minor rewording of the list of major requirements:OLD:Major requirements--Psychology: 46-115, 46-116, 46-223, 46-232, 46-256, 46-313, 46-336,46-353, 46-355, 46-358, 46-457.

Major requirements--Biological Sciences or Psychology: either 55-320 or 46-230; either55-420 (a 6.00 credit course), or 46-496, or 46-497. (The Psychology thesis will be withinthe subject area of behavioural and cognitive neuroscience.)

Other requirements: (a) 65-253 (or 02-250);(b) one pair of both 64-140 and 64-141, or both 60-140 and 60-141, or both 61-140 and 61-141;(c) 59-140, 59-141, 59-230, 59-261;(d) one course from Arts;(e) one course from Social Science (excluding Psychology);(f) four (or five) additional courses at the 300 level or above in Biology, Psychology, or Chemistry.

NEW:Major requirements--Psychology: 46-115, 46-116, 46-223, 46-256 or 46-336; 46-322 or 46-323; 46-353, 46-340 or 46-355; 46-358, 46-457 and one other psychology course.

Major requirements--Biological Sciences or Psychology: one of 55-320, 46-229 or 46-230; either55-420 (a 6.00 credit course), or 46-496, or 46-497. (The Psychology thesis will be within the subject area ofbehavioural and cognitive neuroscience.)

Other requirements: (a) 65-253 (or 02-250); 46-313 (will count as either a biology or a psychology credit)(b) one pair of both 64-140 and 64-141, or both 60-140 and 60-141, or both 60-104 and 60-205 or 60-206;(c) 59-140, 59-141, 59-230, 59-261;(d) one course from Arts;(e) one course from Social Science (excluding Psychology);(f) four (or five) additional courses at the 300 level or above in Biology, Psychology, orChemistry.

Rationale:Clarification of the double major (Biology and Psychology)

Resource Implications:

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// The changes require no new resources/budgetsor �� The changes have the following resource/budget implications (attach budget and narrative):

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NEW COURSE PROPOSALFORM 2 A


Course ProfileFACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: ECONOMICS, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICSProgram Title: ECONOMICS

Course Title: The Economics of Legal Procedures, Crime and Punishment

Course Number: 41-240 Credit Hours: 3.0Total Contact Hours: HrsDelivery Format Divided into (Hrs): lecture: 3.0 seminar: practice/studio: tutorial:


Calendar Description:

41-240. The Economics of Legal Procedures, Crime and PunishmentThe application of microeconomics principles in the analysis of legal procedures, crime and punishment.Economic models of filing suit, bargaining and goint to trial will be discussed. Traditional and economicmodels of criminal activity will be compared and contrasted along with the economics of civil and criminalpunishment. Additional topics from other areas of law might be included.

Please check (TT) where appropriate:

Justification: �� Required in program:

// Option in program:�� Replacing old course no #:

Pre-/Co-/Anti-requisites: �� None // Yes (pre-requisite is 41-110)(If yes please explain)

State Course Goal(s):

Specify Learning Outcomes:

Relationship to Unit’s 5YP, and other University Priorities:

Check (TT) one of the following and provide information if required: �� Replacing deleted course; no new resources required �� Replacing deleted course; additional resources required (budget and narrative) �� Additional (new) course; additional resources required (budget and narrative)

Additional Comments:

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Current/existing course #s. and title(s): 41-230 Economic Analysis of Law

Corrected Calendar proofs must accompany each course change.





�� Renumbering (New Number*):

�� Cross-Listing as additional Number*:

�� Title change (NewTitle*):___________________________________________________________

// Changes to Calendar description (New Description*): minor rewording

�� Change in: �� pre-/anti-/co-requisites �� contact hours �� credit hours �� tutorials �� laboratory requirements �� other similar

changes

Describe changes:

*Brief Rationale:




New Profile of Changed Course: NO CHANGECourse ProfileFACULTY: AAU:

Program Title:

Course Title:

Course Number: Credit Hours:Total Contact Hours: HrsDelivery Format Divided into (Hrs): lecture: seminar: practice/studio: tutorial:


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FORM 2 C (pg1) MINOR COURSE CHANGESFORM 2 C


Current/existing course #s. and title(s):


Proposed action: // Course Deletion: 62-210, 62-211, 62-310, 62-312, 62-313, 62-330, 62-371, 62-400, 62-401, 62-434,

65-359, 65-453Reason: �� Not taught in 4 years �� Obsolete topic/subject �� No faculty

resources/expertise // Other: reduction of offerings and consolidation of material in other courses in order to sustain agood program despite the reduced resources we have at present. Some courses were sectioned forengineers; now they will use the courses offered as a part of the Mathematics program.

�� Replaced by New Course No. and Title:

// Renumbering (New Number*): 62-100 has been renumbered as 62-190. The larger number is used to indicate that the course is atan advanced year 1 level.62-212 has been renumbered as 62-314, and 62-213 has been renumbered as 62-31562-218 has been renumbered as 62-318,


�� Title change (New Title*):___________________________________________________________


�� Change in: �� pre-/anti-/co-requisites �� contact hours �� credit hours �� tutorials �� laboratory requirements �� other similar changes

Describe changes:*Brief Rationale:


Resource Implications: �� The changes require no new resources/budgets.

or // The changes have the following resource/budget implications: Co-Op staff will be required to find work placements for students in this program;

New Profile of Changed Course: 62-188, 62-288, 62-388, 62-488 (Work terms for the Operations ResearchHonours Co-op Degree Program

Course ProfileFACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: ECONOMICS MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Program Title: BACHELOR OF MATHEMATICSCourse Title: Co-Op Work Terms in years 1,2,3,4.

Course Number: 62-188, 62-288, 62-388, 62-488 Credit Hours: N/ATotal Contact Hours: HrsDelivery Format Divided into (Hrs): lecture: seminar: practice/studio: tutorial:

laboratory: on-line: other: co-op placements

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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS: HAROLD ATKINSON

Current/existing course #s. and title(s):



Proposed action: // Course Deletion:12 courses: 62-210 (multivariable and multivector calculus62-211 (Vector integral calculus and differential equations)62-310 (Principles of analysis I)62-312 (Complex analysis)62-313 (Applied complex analysis)62-330 (Computational geometry)62-371 (Continuum mechanics)62-400 (Mathematical logic)62-401 (Axiomatic set theory)62-434 (Point set topology) 65-359 (Topics in statistics)65-453 (Statistics (Life/social sciences)

Reason: �� Not taught in 4 years �� Obsolete topic/subject // No faculty


// Renumbering (New Number*):62-100 ºº62-19062-212 ºº62-31462-213 ºº62-31562-218 ºº62-318

*Brief Rationale:

The increase in code number reflects the level and difficulty of the material, and aids inguiding students through appropriate prerequisites.

Implications for other programs: �� (If known) The course is required/an option in the following program(s): �� (If applicable) The other program(s) has/have been �� informed // consulted.


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FACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Program: PHYSICS AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY



Proposed action:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: Physics and high technologyDescribe Changes:

under “Other Requirements” (d) the text now states, “two additional courses one of which must be from arts(01-) and one from the social sciences (02-)

Rationale:

It is felt that all science students must take, at a very minimum, one arts and one social science course aspart of their degree. This requirement had (unintentionally) been missed from the original motion beforesenate.

�� Other: Name of degree: __Describe Changes:

Rationale:



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FACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: COMPUTER SCIENCE

Program:


Please check (T) where appropriate.

Proposed action: • Change in Program Minor (6 courses) Name of Minor:

• Delete the following Minor: • Change course requirements: OLD:

NEW: • New Minor (give details): • Other changes:

Rationale:

• Changes in Certificate: Name of Certificate: • Delete the following Certificate: • Change course requirements: OLD:

NEW: _______________________________________ • New Certificate (give details):

Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: B.Sc. (Computers and Multi-Media Major), B.Sc.(Computer Information Systems Major), B.Sc. (Computer Science with Option in SoftwareEngineering Major).

Describe Changes: 1a) Replace 60-280 with 60-350 as a major requirement

b) Replace 60-367 with 6-450 as a major requirement

Rationale: Due to an oversight, the courses on Multi-media (60-350 and 60-450) were not includedas requirements in the previous calendars.

• Other: Name of degree: __Describe Changes:

Rationale:

Resource Implications: • The changes require no new resources/budgets

or • The changes have the following resource/budget implications (attach budget and narrative):

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Program:






Rationale:


NEW:_____________________________________________

• New Certificate (give details):

Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: B.C.S. (General), B.C.S. (Honours), B.Sc. (ComputerInformation Systems Major), B.Sc. (Computer Science with Option in Software Engineering Major).

Describe Changes: 60-104 is no longer required and cannot be taken to fulfill Computer Sciencemajor requirements.

Rationale: 60-104 was included under “other requirements” for above degrees. Many studentsalready know the topics covered and don’t need the course. Students may still take the course tofulfill other requirements (C).


Rationale:



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Program:






Rationale:


NEW:________________________________________________

�� New Certificate (give details):

Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: B.C.S. (Honours)Describe Changes: Change “other requirements (a)” from 62-140 to 62-140 or 62-130.

Rationale: The Department of Mathematics & Statistics has indicated that if a student wishes totake only one (1) course on calculus, 62-130 is a better option. However, the 62-140 and 63-141pair is required for many upper year Math courses.


Rationale:

Resource Implications: �� The changes require no new resources/budgets


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Current/existing course #s. and title(s): 60-214: Computer languages, grammars and translators.









// Changes to Calendar description (New Description*): 60-214, 60-280.60-311, 60-334, 60-342, 60-350, 60-352, 60-380, 60-411, 60-436, 60-440, 60-450,60-454, 60-460, 60-470, 60-475, 60-476, 60-480, 60-499

�� Change in: �� pre-/anti-/co-requisites �� contact hours �� credit hours �� tutorials �� laboratory requirements // other similar changes

Describe changes: Admission restricted to students in Computer Science (Honours) andcombined major programs only.

*Brief Rationale: The course describes an advanced topic and would be too demanding for students inthe B.C.S (General) program.




New Profile of Changed Course:Course ProfileFACULTY: AAU:

Program Title:

Course Title:


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Program:






Rationale:


NEW:_____________________________________________


Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: B.C.S. (General), B.C.S. (Honours), B. Sc. (ComputerInformation Systems Major), B.Sc. (Computer Science with Option in Software Engineering Major),B.Sc. (Computers and Multi-Media Major).

Describe Changes: 60-205 cannot be taken to fulfill Computer Science major courserequirements.

Rationale: 60-205 is a course designed for the entire undergraduate student community and is notan advanced course intended for senior level Computer Science students. Students may still takethe course to satisfy “Other requirements: part (c).”


Rationale: Same description for



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Current/existing course #s. and title(s): Please see attached list of courses and changes to individualcourses restrictions.









// Changes to Calendar description (New Description*):

�� Change in: �� pre-/anti-/co-requisites �� contact hours �� credit hours �� tutorials �� laboratory requirements //other similar changes

Describe changes: Admission restricted to students in CS Honours and combined majorprograms only.

*Brief Rationale: The course describes an advanced topic and would be too demanding for students inthe B.C.S (General) program.




New Profile of Changed Course:Course ProfileFACULTY: AAU:

Program Title:

Course Title:


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FORM 2 (pg 1)SIGNATURES

Use this form for: NEW COURSE PROPOSALS FORM 2 AMINOR PROGRAM CHANGES FORM 2 BMINOR COURSE CHANGES FORM 2 C (PDC Submission Deadline: December 1)

1. ProgramApplicant (Individual submitting this proposal): Dr. R.A. Frost

On behalf of (AAU/Program/Faculty etc.): Computer Science

Title of Program (e.g., B.A. in [discipline]): B.C.S. General/ B.C.S. Honours/ B.Sc. Computer Science withOption in Software Engineering/ B.Sc. Computers andMulti-Media

Other Contact Person (Head, Coordinator): Dr. S. Bandyopadhyay

2. Required signatures

Area: Date approved:

Date signature (Program Chair)

AAU: Date approved:

Date signature (AAU Head)

Faculty: Date approved:

Date signature (Dean)

3. Four (4) paper copies are required as follows (Use checkmark (T) to designate which copy):

�� Registrar’s �� AAU Head �� Dean

�� Vice-President, Academic (Chair, Program Development Committee) This copy must contain all required signatures.

�� In addition, the package should be sent in electronic form (disk, e-mail) to PDC (c/o VP-Academic) Email: [email protected]

4. Checklist This package contains:

Required: �� This signature page, with appropriate signatures

�� “Program Change Summary” Form(s) (One for each Degree in your program(s))

As needed: �� New Course form(s) FORM 2 A

�� Minor Program Change form(s) FORM 2 B

�� Minor Course Change form(s) FORM 2 C

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�� Edited calendar proof pages incorporating the proposed changes

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FORM 2 (pg 2)SUMMARY OF PROGRAM CHANGES

(One page required for each Degree)(PDC Submission Deadline: December 1)

FACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: Computer ScienceProgram: Computers & Multi-Media Degree (e.g., BFA, Gen BSc, Maj. BA): B.Sc.

• No changes to this degree or • See changes below

1. Changes in specific courses:Please provide only the old and/or new Course Numbers, as appropriate.

Action OLD Course Number(s) NEW Course number(s)

Courses deleted (without replacement) (Not applicable)

Replaced Courses (Old and new Nos.)

Renumbered Courses (Old and new Nos.)

Cross-listed courses (Old and new Nos.)

New Titles for Course Nos. (Not applicable)

Course Description Changes (Course Nos.) (Not applicable)

Pre-/Anti-/Co-requisite Changes (Not applicable)

Additional (New) Courses (New Course Nos.) (Not applicable)Other

2. Changes in program degree requirements:�� No change in degree requirements

OR �� Changes as followsOLD NEW

Major Requirements:replace 60-280 with 60-350replace 60-367 with 60-450

Option Requirements:

remove 60-104 as requirement Math requirements: change 62-140 to 62-130 or 62-140

Budgetary Consequences (check one):

�� No new resources required for the changes OR�� Additional resources required (add separate page for budget and narrative)


The change in major requirements above corrects an error which was made when the Calendar was revised last year.

Also change 60-104 and 60-205 to “cannot be taken to fulfil major requirements for students completing a major orjoint major offered by Computer Science.”

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FORM 2 (pg 2) SUMMARY OF PROGRAM CHANGES(One page required for each Degree)


FACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: Computer ScienceProgram: Degree (e.g., BFA, Gen BSc, Maj. BA): B.C.S. General; B.C.S. Honours;

B.Sc. Computer Science with Option in Software Engineering; B.Sc.Computer Information Systems

• No changes to this degree or • See changes below

1. Changes in specific courses:Please provide only the old and/or new Course Numbers, as appropriate.

Action OLD Course Number(s) NEW Course number(s)

Courses deleted (without replacement) (Not applicable)

Replaced Courses (Old and new Nos.)

Renumbered Courses (Old and newNos.)Cross-listed courses (Old and new Nos.)

New Titles for Course Nos. (Not applicable)

Course Description Changes (CourseNos.)

*See Appendix I (Not applicable)

Pre-/Anti-/Co-requisite Changes (Not applicable)

Additional (New) Courses (New CourseNos.)

(Not applicable) 60-376, 60-270, 60-302

Other **New Minor

2. Changes in program degree requirements:

�� No change in degree requirements OR �� Changes as follows

OLD NEWMajor Requirements:

Remove 60-104 as requirement

Option Requirements:Math requirements: change “62-140" to “62-130 or 62-140"

Budgetary Consequences (check one):

�� No new resources required for the changes Courses already offered under “selected topics” coursenumbers.

OR�� Additional resources required (add separate page for budget and narrative)

Additional Comments:Also change 60-104 and 60-205 to “cannot be taken to fulfil major requirements for students completing amajor or joint major offered by Computer Science.”

*Restrictions have been added to 20 courses to ensure they are only taken by students who are appropriatelyprepared. (See Appendix I)**A new minor in “Applied Information has been added. New courses (60-270 and 60-302) are added

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accordingly.

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Program:






Rationale:


NEW: _______________________________________ • New Certificate (give details):

Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: B.Sc. (Computers and Multi-Media Major), B.Sc. (Computer InformationSystems Major), B.Sc. (Computer Science with Option in Software Engineering Major).

Describe Changes: 1a) Replace 60-280 with 60-350 as a major requirement

b) Replace 60-367 with 6-450 as a major requirement

Rationale: Due to an oversight, the courses on Multi-media (60-350 and 60-450) were not included asrequirements in the previous calendars.


Rationale:

Resource Implications:// • The changes require no new resources/budgetsor • The changes have the following resource/budget implications (attach budget and narrative):

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Program:






Rationale:


NEW: _____________________________________________ • New Certificate (give details):

Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: B.C.S. (General), B.C.S. (Honours), B.Sc. (Computer InformationSystems Major), B.Sc. (Computer Science with Option in Software Engineering Major).

Describe Changes: 60-104 is no longer required and cannot be taken to fulfill Computer Science majorrequirements.

Rationale: 60-104 was included under “other requirements” for above degrees. Many students already know thetopics covered and don’t need the course. Students may still take the course to fulfill other requirements (C).


Rationale:



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Program:






Rationale:


NEW:______________________________________ _ _


Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: B.C.S. (General), B.C.S. (Honours), B. Sc. (ComputerInformation Systems Major), B.Sc. (Computer Science with Option in Software Engineering Major),B.Sc. (Computers and Multi-Media Major).

Describe Changes: 60-205 cannot be taken to fulfill Computer Science major course requirements.

Rationale: 60-205 is a course designed for the entire undergraduate student community and is not anadvanced course intended for senior level Computer Science students. Students may still take thecourse to satisfy “Other requirements: part (c).”


Rationale: Same description for



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Program:






Rationale:


NEW:________________________________________________


Rationale:

// Degree Requirements: Name of Degree: B.C.S. (Honours)Describe Changes: Change “other requirements (a)” from 62-140 to 62-140 or 62-130.

Rationale: The Department of Mathematics & Statistics has indicated that if a student wishes to takeonly one (1) course on calculus, 62-130 is a better option. However, the 62-140 and 62-141 pair isrequired for many upper year Math courses.


Rationale:



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FORM 2 A (pg 1)NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

FORM 2 A(PDC Submission Deadline: December 1)

Course ProfileFACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: Computer Science

Program Title: Bachelor of Computer Science

Course Title: Selected Topics

Course Number: 60-376 Credit Hours: 3Total Contact Hours: 39 HrsDelivery Format Divided into (Hrs): lecture: 39 seminar: practice/studio: tutori

al:laboratory: on-line: other:


Topics may differ from year to year. (Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in 60-212, 60-254, 60-255, and 60-265. Additional courses may be required depending upon the topic.)


Justification:

�� Option in program: Allows us to offer two selected topics courses in a semester (visitingprofessors for example).

Pre/Co/Anti-requisites: �� None �� Yes (Which ones)(If yes please explain)

State Course Goal(s):

Specify Learning Outcomes:


Check (TT) one of the following and provide information if required: �� Replacing deleted course; additional resources required (budget and narrative) �� Additional (new) course; additional resources required (budget and narrative)

Course previously offered as multiple sections of 60-375. 60-376 is intended to separate anddifferentiate between Computer Science and non-Computer Science majors./No additional resources required.


Will only be offered if resources are available (eg. Visiting professors).

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Current/existing course #s. and title(s): 60-214: Computer languages, grammars and translators.









// Changes to Calendar description (New Description*): 60-214, 60-231, 60-280, 60-311, 60-334, 60-342, 60-350, 60-352, 60-380, 60-411, 60-436, 60-440, 60-450,60-454, 60-460, 60-470, 60-475, 60-476, 60-480, 60-499

�� Change in: �� pre-/anti-/co-requisites �� contact hours �� credit hours �� tutorials �� laboratory requirements // other similar changes

Describe changes: Admission restricted to students in Computer Science (Honours) andcombined major programs only.

*Brief Rationale: The course describes an advanced topic and would be too demanding for students in theB.C.S (General) program.




New Profile of Changed Course:Course ProfileFACULTY: AAU:Program Title:

Course Title:

Course Number: Credit Hours:Total Contact Hours: HrsDelivery Format Divided into (Hrs): lecture: seminar: practice/studio: tutori

al:laboratory: on-line: other:

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Appendix I

Course enrolment restrictions

To better manage enrolment, the following restrictions should be made explicit in the Calendar. This will allowthe registration system to limit enrolment in certain courses.

Course Restriction60-214 Admission restricted to students in CS Honours programs only.60-231 Admission restricted to students in CS Honours programs only.60-280 Admission restricted to students in Honours Software Engineering program only.

60-311 Admission restricted to students in CS Honours programs only.60-334 Admission restricted to students in CS Honours programs only.60-342 Admission restricted to students in CS Honours programs only.60-350 Admission restricted to students in the Honours MultiMedia program only.60-352 Admission restricted to students in the Honours MultiMedia program only.60-380 Admission restricted to students in Honours Software Engineering program only.

60-411 Admission restricted to students in the final year of the Honours Software Engineeringprogram only.

60-436 Admission restricted to students in the final year of CS Honours programs only.


60-450 Admission restricted to students in the final year of the Honours Multi-Media programonly.






60-480 Admission restricted to students in the final year of Honours Software Engineeringprogram only.

60-499 Admission restricted to students in the final year of their CS Honours programs only.

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FORM 2 B (pg1) MINOR PROGRAM CHANGES


FACULTY: SCIENCE AAU: Computer Science

Program: Bachelor of Computer Science



Proposed action: New Minor in “Applied Information Technology”.

Six courses chosen from: 60-100, 60-104, 60-140, 60-205, 60-206, 60-275 (or 60-270), & 60-375 (or60-302).

The School of Computer Science currently offers a Minor in Computer Science (minor in CS) consisting of 6 CS courses. There are three problems with this Minor resulting from the fact that 4 or the courses are core CS courses:

1. A large number of students from across campus take one or more of the CS courses which can be used towardsthe Minor in CS. Many of these students hope to be able to complete the minor but cannot enrol in all requiredcourses owing to lack of spaces.

2. “Sharing” core CS courses with non-CS students trying to complete a Minor in CS creates huge difficulties intrying to predict and satisfy student demand.

3. The four core CS courses which are included in the Minor in CS are primarily concerned with programming and arereally not well suited to the needs of most students taking the Minor.

In order to solve this problem, the School has recommended that a new Minor be created which better suites the needs ofthe majority of students wanting to obtain a formal qualification in computing. This minor consists of 6 courses,only two of which are core CS courses. The Minor in CS will continue to be offered for those students who want aMinor which is primarily related to programming. The new proposed minor is more concerned with applications ofcomputers.

All of the courses in the Minor in Applied IT, except 60-100 and 60-140, are taught by sessional instructors. As morecourses are identified to be included, the two core CS courses 60-140 and 60-100 will be phased out.


or T �� The changes have the following resource/budget implications (attach budget and narrative):

A Service Course Co-ordinator has already been hired to manage the existing Minor in CS which has approximately 4,000SEUs per year. This coordinator will also manage the new Minor in Applied Information Technology.

Course places will be determined by resources that are made available by the administration. There will be nocommitment to provide the courses unless the administration decides to do so, perhaps as a means of attracting studentsto the university.

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Course Title: Advanced Web Site Design, Construction and Development

Course Number: 60-270 Credit Hours: 3Total Contact Hours: 39 HrsDelivery Format Divided into (Hrs): lecture: 39 seminar: practice/studio: tutorial:



This course is intended to teach the student about advanced web site creation, and to give an understandingof some of the technology behind web sites, as well as an understanding of emerging web-relatedtechnologies. Topics covered will include Javascript, Style Sheets, Dynamic HTML, XML, XHML, Webbrowser compatibility issues, and how web servers work (prerequisite: 60-205).

This course cannot be used to fulfill the major requirements for students completing a major or joint major inComputer Science.


Justification: �� Required in program: Can be taken as one of 6 courses for the Minor in “AppliedInformation Technology”.

Pre-/Co-/Anti-requisites: �� None �� Yes (Which ones)(If yes please explain)

Prerequisite: 60-205

State Course Goal(s): See description above.

Specify Learning Outcomes: See description above.


The new minor in “Applied Information Technology” is an integral part of the 5-year plan for ComputerScience.

Check (TT) one of the following and provide information if required: �� Replacing deleted course; no new resources required �� Replacing deleted course; additional resources required (budget and narrative) T�� Additional (new) course; additional resources required (budget and narrative) - see below.

Additional Comments:Already offered under the course number 60-275 Selected Topics. This creates problems as CS studentscan take it for major credit. It is primarily intended for non-CS students taking a minor in CS or the proposednew Minor in Applied IT.

Note: This course will be offered according to resources available, for the new Minor in Applied IT, 62students registered in this course in Fall 2000 (under course number 60-275, and 113 are registered for

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Winter 2001 with 63 on a waiting list.

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Course Title: Cyber Ethics

Course Number: 60-302 Credit Hours: 3Total Contact Hours: 39 HrsDelivery Format Divided into (Hrs): lecture: 39 seminar: practice/studio: tutorial:



A number of key concerns about social welfare in our cybernetic age will be explored. Law, morality, publicpolicy, and how these influence and are influenced by the Internet will be examined. This course will criticallyappraise issues surrounding, but not limited to, free speech, property rights (especially intellectual property),privacy, and security. Issues raised by ethical theorists, policy makers, legal experts, and computer scientistswill be analyzed in this course.

This course cannot be used to fulfill the major requirements for students completing a major or joint major inComputer Science.


Justification: TT�� Required in program: Can be taken as one of 6 courses for the Minor in “AppliedInformation Technology”.

Pre-/Co-/Anti-requisites: T�� None �� Yes (Which ones)(If yes please explain)

State Course Goal(s): See description above.

Specify Learning Outcomes: See description above.


The new minor in “Applied Information Technology” is an integral part of the 5-year plan for ComputerScience.

Check (TT) one of the following and provide information if required: �� Replacing deleted course; no new resources required �� Replacing deleted course; additional resources required (budget and narrative) T�� Additional (new) course; additional resources required (budget and narrative) - see below.


To be offered in Winter 2001 under the course number 60-375. This creates problems as CS students cantake it for major credit. It is primarily intended for non-CS students taking a minor in CS or the proposed newMinor in Applied IT.

Note: This course will be offered according to resources available for the new Minor in Applied IT. It is being

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offered for the first time in Winter 2001 under the course number 60-375 “Selected Topics”

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