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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
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FOR INFORMATION
In compliance with the Senate regulation, the Faculty
of Science has forwarded to SCUS information on the
Special Topics courses given in that Faculty during
the 79-3 and
80-1
semesters.
Advanced Developmental Biology D. Baillie/A. Smith
Selected Topics in Environmental
Toxicology
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C. van Netten
Limnology
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G.H. Geen
Introducation to Actuarial
Mathematics ?
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R. Norman
Alternate Energy Sources &
Energy Conversion ?
A.S. Barker
Semester 79-3
BISC 471
BISC 472
BISC 473
MATH 292
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PHYS 493
Semester
80-1
BISC 471
BISC 472
BISC 473
CHEM 469
CHEM 472
MATH 292
PHYS 493
Biometrics
Ecological Modelling
Introduction to Aquatic
Pollution
Topics in Physical Chemistry
Special Topics in Theoretical
Chemistry
Introduction to Actuarial
Mathematics
The Flying Circus of Physics
A. Beckenbach
R.M. Peterman
A. Smith
P.W. Percival
G.L. Maui
R. Norman
A.S. Arrott
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Senators .tio wish to review the submission may do so in the
Registrar's office.
 
SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
H. Evans, Secretary ?
A.G. Sherwood, Chairman
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Faculty of Science Underduate
Curriculum Committee
Subject...
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Enclosed are reports of Special Topics courses given in the faculty of science
during the 79-3 and 80-1 semesters.
A.G. Sherwood
Associate Professor
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
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Faculty of Science UGCC
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Physics Department
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80-1
P1-IYS 493-3
Dr. A. S. Arrott
"The Flying Circus of Physics"
The aim of Natural Philosophy is to increase our under-
standing of the material world. The course concentrates
on those phenomena in which the principal tool of investi-
gation is the eye, aided if necessary by magnification.
79-3
PHYS 493-3
Dr. A. S. Barker
"Alternate Energy Sources and Energy Conversion"
A study of energy resources in Canada and the world;
solar heating, solar electricity, wind power,
nuclear energy resources, safety and risks, conservation.
R. L. Kerr
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
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A.G. Sherwood, Chairman
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From. M. Singh, Chairman
Faculty of Science
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Mathematics Department
Subject.. SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES
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.Date.......May 29,
In response to your memo dated 1980 05 21 the following Special
Topics course was offered during the 79-3 and 80-1 semesters:
79-3 MATH 292-3, Introduction to Actuarial Mathematics
Instructor: Mr. R. Norman
80-1 MATH 292-3, Introduction to Actuarial Mathematics
(Downtown ?
Instructor: Mr. R. Norman
Contre)
Course Description: An introduction to the thoery of interest, life insurance
and pensions. Topics to be covered include mortgages,
annuities, life insurance, registered retirement savings
plans and the funding of pension plans.
S
M. Singh
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
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Dr. A.G. Sherwood, Chairman
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From
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C.A. Thompson, D.A.
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Dept. of Biological .crices...................
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.Speç1 TopicCourses
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Date.. ?
80-05-2.
Please find attached the information you requested in your memorandum of
May 21st to Chairman.
The information covers the following courses:
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79-3:
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BISC 471-3,
472-3,
4.73-3
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80-1:
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BISC 471-3,
472-3,
473-3,
Advanced Developmental Biology - Drs. Baillie/Smith
Selected Topics in Environmental Toxicology - Dr. C. van Netten
Limnology - Dr. G.H. Geen
Biometrics - Dr. Beckenbach
Ecological Modelling - Dr. Peterman
Introduction to Aquatic Pollution - Prof. A. Smith
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Carole Thompson
Departmental Assistant
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
COURSE OUTLINE 80-1
2-2-0
BISC. 471-3
PROFESSOR: A. BeckenbaCh
Special Topics in Biology: BIOMETRICS
This course is addressed to biologists who use biometrical methods
as tools. Topics will include experimental design; application and
interpretation of some statistical methods in biological research;
Poisson models of mutation and microbial infection; diversity indices.
Some familiarity with elementary statistical methods is assumed.
COURSE TEXTS:
BIOMETRY - Sokal and Rohlf - W. H. Freeman, 1969
STATISTICAL TABLES - Rohlf and Sokal, W. H. Freeman, 1969
Prerequisites
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MATH 101 or CMPT. 103 plus 75 hrs. in Biological
Sciences or permission of the Department.
TIMES: Lectures - Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 -
10:20
a.m. AQ 5051
Tutorial - Wednesday 11:30 - 13:20 AQ 5015
A more formal course outline will be available the first week of
classes.
 
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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COURSE OUTLINE 80-1
BISC. 472-3
2-0-2 ?
PROFESSOR: R.M. Peterinan
Special Topics in Biology: ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
Concepts and methods of computer simulation modelling in ecology.
Emphasis on dynamics and processes of ecological systems. Construction
and use of computer models to address questions in evolution, experimental
design, research and resource management. Note: Introduction to computer
programming. Little mathematics required.
COURSE TEXTS:
ECOLOGY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Watt, 1968 - McGraw-Hill
ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT - Holling, 1978 (ed.)
John Wiley Sons, England
FORTRAN IV WITH WATFOR AND WATFIV - Cress, Dirksen and Graham, 1970 -
Prentice Hall - paperback
THEORETICAL ECOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS - May, (ed.) 1976
Blackwéll Scientific
Prerequisites: BISC. 304 and MATH 155 or permission of Department
TIMES: Lectures: Monday and Wednesday 11:30 - 12:20 AQ 5007
Laboratory: Wednesday 14:30 - 16:20 AQ 2121
A more formal course outline will be available the first week of
classes.
 
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES?
COURSE OUTLINE 80-1
BISC. 473-3
3-1-0
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INSTRUCTOR: A. Smith
Special Topics in Biology: INTRODUCTION TO AQUATIC POLLUTION.
A survey of toxic materials and their fates in marine and freshwater
ecosystems - types of pollutants, sources of pollution, effects on
organisms and communities, methods of environmental monitoring.
Prerequisites: BISC. 204 and 306 or permission of the Department.
TIMES: Lectures: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
Tutorial: Wednesday, 8:30 - 9:20 a.m.
A more formal course outline will be available the first week of
classes.
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Fall 1979 ?
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BlSG 671-3
EVENING
2-2-0 ?
I)rs. Iaiilie & Smith
Special Topics in Biology:
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Advanced Developmental Biology
Prerequisites: RiSC
201, 202
and 203. ?
RISC 301 recommended.
This course is designed to bring the advanced undergraduate
student up to date in modern studies of developmental biology.
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The
lectures are concerned with major topic areas such as cytoplasmic
localization phenomena, maternal versus embryonic transcriptional
events, nuclear totipotency, Ct('.
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Tie lectures
cover
the classical
experiments in these areas followed by an in depth examination of recent
experiments at the molecular and biochemical level.
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The student is
expected to be well grounded in basic embryology, biochemistry, and
cell biology in preparation for this course.
A more formal course outline will he available the first week
of classes.
NOTE:
Students who have previously taken this
course as BISC 472 in Fall 1977 will not
be permitted to take the course for
further credit.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 472-3
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Fall 1979
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SPECIAL TOPICS: Selected Topics in Environmental Toxicology
Vector: 3-1-0
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Instructor: Dr. C. van Netten
This course will investigate the available information regarding the
modern chemical environment and its effect on living organisms. Topics
dealt with will include heavy metals, pesticides, PCBs, food additives,
synthetic hormones, and drugs. Special attention will be given to the
physiological and biochemical principles involved and their relationship
to cancer.
Recommended prerequisite: BISC 201 or permission of the Department.
Note: Students who have previously taken this
course as BISC 473 in Fall 1978 will not be
permitted to take the course for further credit.
Time Schedule: Wednesday evenings, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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LIMNOLOGY
BISC 473-3
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FALL 1979
Instructor: Dr. Glen H. Geen
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C8053
T.A.: Mr. Viktor Lewynsky
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B9219
Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 - 9:30 A.M.
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Labs: ?
Wednesday 1:30 - 5:30 P.M.
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B8214
Text:
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'Limnology' by R. G. Wetzel
Recommended Reading: 'The Algal Bowl' by J.R. Vallentyne
'Limnology in Canada' J.F.R.B. Canada, 31(5): 1974
Lecture Schedule:
1.
Introduction
2.
Structure of water, hydrologic cycle
3 - 5. Lake and stream origin, lake morphometry
6 - S. Light, temperature and water movements in lakes
9 -10. Dissolved gases
11 -13.
TDS, N &
P cycles, eutrophication
14 -15. Stream organisms, their life histories and adaptations
16.
Lake communities, zones and food webs
17.
Bacterial populations
18. Phytoplankton populations
19 -20. Zooplankton populations
21 -22. Littoral & benthic communities
23 -24. Major Canadian lake studies
25. Manipulation of lakes
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
This course will involve a consideration of fresh waters with particular
reference to those in British Columbia. The origin of lakes and streams and the
physical and chemical parameters of particular importance to plant and animal
life will be considered. Much of the emphasis in the lectures, laboratories
and field work will focus on the biology of fresh water organisms. There will
be 2 lectures and 4 hours of laboratory per week.
 
G.L. Maui
80-1
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Chemistry 472
COURSE OUTLINE
Professor
G.L.
Maui
Room C8070
Ph. 291-3530
Text: F.A. Cotton
Chemical Applications of Group Theory
Wiley Interscience, Second Edition, 1971
Course Contents:
1.
Groups: subgroups, classes, some examples of groups.
2.
Molecular Symmetry and Symmetry Groups: finite groups, classification
of molecular symmetry groups, proper axes and rotations, improper
axes and rotations, symmetry point groups.
3.
Group Representations: matrix representation of groups, character,
irreducible representations, group representations.
4.
Group Theory and Quantum Mechanics: wavefunctions as bases for
IR's, direct product, symmetry adopted linear combinations
(SALC),
projection operators.
5.
Application of Group Theory: molecular orbital theoretical methods
and group theory. LCAO/MO/SCF: scheme of Roothaan, selection rules,
hybrid orbitals.
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Chemistry 469-3
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Topics in Physical Chemis tr y
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Professor: Dr. P.W. Percival
Advanced techniques of physical chemistry and some of their more exotic
applications.
The broad areas to be covered are those of double resonance, time-re-
solved spectroscopy, and single particle counting. Specific topics
will be selected from: ESR, ENDOR, ELDOR, ODMR, flash photolysis,
flash photolysis-ESR, RT NMR, pulsed ESR, single photon counting,
positron lifetime method, and muon spin rotation.
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