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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

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Senate

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Allan MacKinnon, Chair

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Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies

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Curriculum Revisions

Faculty of Applied Sciences

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For Information

Acting under delegated authority, at the January 14, 2003 meeting, SCUS approved the

following curriculum revisions in the Faculty of Applied Sciences:

1) a) Applied Sciences One Program

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Reorganization of l

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ear coursework

(attached)

b) School of Computing Science

i)

Restructuring of Computing Science Lower Division

(attached)

ii)

Change of course descriptionfor CMPT

275

and CMPT

475

iii)

Change in Upper Division Requirements for a Minor

iv)

Typographic Correction under heading Management and Systems

Science Program

c) School of Communication

i)

Deletion of CMNS 205-3, CMNS 224-3

ii)

Change of title and description for CMNS 226

iii)

Change of description and prerequisite for CMNS 323, 326

iv)

Change of title, description and prerequisite for CMNS 331

v)

Change of course number and prerequisite for CMNS 345, 422

vi)

Change of course description for CMNS 372

vii)

Change of title and prerequisite for CMNS 426

viii)

Change of prerequisite for CMNS 304, 320, 354, 446, 447, 473

ix) Change of credit hours for CMNS 362

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Any Senator wishing to consult the full report of curriculum revisions should

contact Bobbie Grant, Senate Assistant at 291-3168 or email bgrant@sfu.ca

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R. D. Cameron, Associate Dean of Applied Sciences

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Revision A - December 20, 2002

A General Introduction to Applied Sciences

Significant numbers of SFU applicants appear to be interested in general admission to Applied Sciences

without necessarily committing themselves to any particular major program. In Fall 2002, for example,

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SFU students were drawn from the pool of applicants to the General Studies program in Applied Sciences.

Only 2 of these applicants were admitted to Applied Sciences, while 22 were admitted to Arts and 21 to

Science. Admission GPAs for FAS were in the mid 90% range.

Rather than turning high-GPA general studies applicants away, it may make sense to accept them into a

program of first year studies that offers coursework in each of the Schools. Provided that the admission GPA is

at least as high as that of other Applied Sciences programs, the applicants so selected are likely to represent a

good source of potential recruits for any of our programs.

The following calendar revision to the

General Studies Program

under

Faculty

of

Applied Sciences

describes the proposed program.

Current

lied Sciences One

led Sciences One is a challenging program of first

study for those who are interested in the applied

ices. It includes courses relevant to the study of

munication, computing science, engineering science

kinesiology.

Applied Sciences One consists of two semesters of

coursework based on the following models. Students

may vary these models and make substitutions in

consultation with the program advisor.

Recommended First Semester Coursework

CMNS 110-3 Introduction to Communication Studies

CMPT 101-4 Introduction to Computer Programming

ENSC

150-3

Introduction to Computer Design

KIN 142-3 Introduction to Kinesiology

Applied Sciences One

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This is a nonspecialist bachelor's

degree program that offers students

a broad education with an applied

orientation. This program may be

satisfied either through the general

applied sciences option or through

the double minor option.

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Recommended Second Semester Coursework

CMNS 130-3 Explorations in Mass Communication

or REM 100-3 Global Change

ENGL 199-3 University Writing

MACM 101-3 Discrete Mathematics I

MATH 152-3 Calculus H

and one of

BISC 101-4 General Biology

CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I

PHYS 120-3 Modem Physics and Mechanics

Upon completion of Applied Science One, it is expected

that most students will choose to apply to one of the

major programs offered by Schools within the Faculty of

Applied Sciences. Students may also wish to pursue a

major-minor combination involving two Schools.

-natively, students may continue on with the general

ies program leading to the Bachelor of General

lies (Applied Sciences). Course planning for second

subsequent years should be carried out in

ultation with the program advisor.

General Studies Degree Program

his is a nonspecialist bachelor's degree program that

ifers students a broad education with an applied

rientation. This program may be satisfied either through

ie general applied sciences option or through the

ouble minor option.

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Rob Cameron, Qianping Gu, and Joseph Peters, School of Computing Science

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Revision E - January 14, 2003

As approved at the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies meeting of January 14,2003.

1.

Introduction

This document presents a comprehensive and cohesive restructuring of computing science admission, internal transfer and lower

division requirements. The principal goals of the restructuring are to define a recommended two-year course schedule in the form of

a "soft" cohort program, to introduce a new concept of guaranteed placement for students pursuing admission to computing science

and to improve the lower division breadth and writing requirements.

The restructuring is proposed in accord with the curriculum principles and directions outlines in the report of the Ad Hoc

Committee to Review and Develop the Undergraduate Curricula as approved recently by Senate. Although full implementation of

the report is an area for future work, the improvements to the writing and breadth requirements are in-line with the spirit of

recommendations 1 and 3 of the report, while the notion of a soft cohort program with guaranteed placement provisions is in

accord with the goal of improving course availability, accessibility and timely completion underlying recommendation 6.

2.

The

Summary

principal changes

of Changes

to lower division

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requirements are summarized as follows.

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• The writing requirement is modified to remove PHIL 001 from the list of allowable courses, to be replaced by PHIL 100 or

PHIL 120.

• The external breadth requirements are updated to bring them in line with the internal transfer provisions.

• CHEM 122 and EASC 101 are added to the list of allowable physical science courses.

• A recommended course schedule is defined.

• The concept of guaranteed placement is introduced.

3. Changes to Internal Transfer Provisions

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Current

nternal Transfer

FU students applying for admission to the School of

omputing Science are selected on the basis of an

mission GPA calculated over seven courses chosen

satisfy the following breadth constraints.

• one writing course: PHIL 001 or any 100 level

ENGL course.

• two mathematics courses chosen from: MACM

101, 201, MATH 151, 152 and 232.

• two computing courses chosen from: CMPT 101,

150/ENSC 150, 201, 250 and 275.

• one physical sciences course: BISC 101, 102,

CHEM 120. 121, KIN 142, PHYS 101, 102,120

or 121.

• one social sciences course: ARCH 105, CMNS

110, 130, CNS 160, CRIM 101, ECON 103/105,

HIST 106, POL 100, PSYC 100, SA 101, 150 or

WS 101.

seven courses used for this calculation must have

an taken at Simon Fraser University. At least five of

seven courses must have been taken in the one

r period preceding the admission application. No

irse may be included in the average it if is

sidered a duplicate of any previous course taken at

ion Fraser University or elsewhere. Students are

ouraged to take additional courses. The admission

de point average is calculated over the best seven

irses that satisfy the constraints.

nternal Transfer

U students applying for admission to the School of

)mputing Science are selected on the basis of an

mission GPA calculated over seven courses chosen

satisfy the following breadth constraints.

• one writing course:

PHIL 100, 120

or any 100

level ENGL course.

• two mathematics courses chosen from: MACM

101, 201, MATH 151, 152 and 232.

• two computing courses chosen from: CMPT 101,

150/ENSC 150, 201, 250 and 275.

• one physical sciences course: BISC 101, 102,

CHEM 120, 121,

122,

KIN 142, PHYS 101, 102,

120 or 121,

EASC 101.

• one social sciences course: ARCH 105, CMNS

110, 130, CNS 160, CRIM 101, ECON 103/105,

HIST 106, POL 100, PSYC 100,

REM 100,

SA

101, 150orWS 101.

All seven courses used for this calculation must have

been taken at Simon Fraser University and taken in the

four most recent registered semesters preceding the

admission application. No course may be included in

the average it if is considered a duplicate of any

previous course taken at Simon Fraser University or

elsewhere. Students are encouraged to take additional

courses. The admission grade point average is

calculated over the best seven courses that satisfy the

Rationale

This incorporates the changed wntmg requirement into the internal transfer provisions, adds two additional science courses to the

physical sciences list, and REM 100 to the social sciences list. In addition, the troublesome requirement that

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of 7 courses be

completed in a calendar year is replaced by a simple requirement that all 7 courses be completed in 4 semesters of registration.

4. Revised Lower Division Requirements

The calendar description of CMPT lower division requirements is changed to reflect both the program changes described above

and to nrovide a recommended course schedule.

Lower Division Requirements

Students who plan to undertake a major, or honors in

omputing science must obtain credit for the courses

isted below. The courses are listed in the form of a

ecommended schedule that students should complete

vithin the first two years.

ourses and Recommended Schedule

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Lower Division Requirements

nts who plan to undertake a major, or honors in

iting science must obtain credit for the following

division courses (or equivalents).

one of

CMPT 101-4 Introduction to Computer Programming

CMPT 104-2 Computer Programming

plus all of

CMPT 150-3 Introduction to Computer Design

CMPT 201-4 Data and Program Abstraction

CMPT 250-3 Introduction to Computer Architecture

CMPT 275-4 Software Engineering I

MACM 101-3 Discrete Mathematics I

MACM 201-3 Discrete Mathematics II

MATH 151-3 Calculus I

MATH 152-3 Calculus II

MATH 232-3 Elementary Linear Algebra

PHIL 001-3 Critical Thinking

and one of

BUEC 232-3 Elementary Economic and Business

Statistics I

STAT 270-3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics I

plus completion of at least two courses satisfying the

School of Computing Science external breadth

requirement 43-45 credit hours.

Approval of calculus courses in place of MATH 151 or

152 will be based on corresponding approval within the

Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

iy 100 level English course may alternatively be used

satisfy the requirement for PHIL 001. A grade of C- or

tter is required in PHIL 001 or its alternative.

is recommended that students with normal entry

mplete the above courses within the first four

MPT 101-4 Introduction to Computer Programming

or CMPT 104-2 Computer Programming)

1ACM 101-3 Discrete Mathematics I

AATH 151-3 Calculus I

one writing/breadth course]

Two (Spring)

MPT 150-3 Introduction to Computer Design

ATH 152-3 Calculus II

o writing/breadth courses]

Three (Fall)

MPT 201-4 Data and Program Abstraction

MPT 250-3 Introduction to Computer Architecture

AACM 201-3 Discrete Mathematics II

one writing/breadth course]

Four (Spring)

CMPT 275-4 Software Engineering I

MATH 232-3 Elementary Linear Algebra

STAT 270-3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics I

(or BUEC 232-3 with permission of an advisor)

[one writing/breadth course]

Courses marked [writing/breadth] above must be

chosen to satisfy the following requirements.

Requirement

dents must complete PHIL 100-3 Knowledge and

ality, or PHIL 120-3 Introduction to Moral Philosophy

any 100 level ENGL course.

I Breadth Requirement

udents must complete at least one course from each

the following science and social science lists.

ical sciences: BISC 101, 102, CI-IEM 120, 121,

KIN 142, PHYS 101, 102, 120, 121, EASC 101.

Social sciences: ARCH 105, CMNS 110, 130, CNS

160, CRIM 101, ECON 103, 105, HIST 106, POL 100,

PSYC 100, REM 100, SA 101, 150, WS 101.

Students must also choose two additional courses from

the list of external breadth courses published annually by

the School. Alternatively, the completion of a minor in a

humanities program will complete the external breadth

requirement.

Rationale

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This provides a recommended course sequence that creates a soft cohort system. Although students may vary course schedules at

t their own discretion, the School will be able to provide better assurances of space availability in accord with the schedule. The

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separate breadth requirements of the internal

transfer

structure and the preexisting external breadth requirement have been wüfied

and incorporated within the lower division requirements. The writing requirement has been strengthened and the note implying that a

C- in the writing course is acceptable has been dropped.

5.

Guaranteed Placement Program

The following new calendar section describing guaranteed placement provisions is introduced and inserted immediately before the

calendar section entitled "Continuation Requirements".

Guaranteed Placement Program

This program is designed to assure students of timely access to the courses needed to enter the Computing

Science Major or Honours programs under the internal transfer model.

BC12 applicants may be offered guaranteed placement in Computing Science courses in conjunction with general

admission to the Faculty of Applied Sciences. The BC12 admission requirements for Computing Science must be

satisfied: see Admission and Readmission on page XX.

Students admitted to the Guaranteed Placement Program are guaranteed registration into lower division

computing courses in accord with the recommended schedule listed in the Lower Division Requirements section.

Students may continue in the program for up to two years, provided that a CGPA of 2.4 or better is maintained.

Students may apply for admission to Computing Science major or honours programs at any time during the two

years of the Guaranteed Placement Program. In the event that a student is unable to meet the admission

requirements after completion of the program, registration for the Certificate in Computing Studies is available.

Rationale

This program is designed to aid in recruiting of students to SFU by providing them with an assurance of registration in required

CMPT courses of the Computing Science lower division.

6.

Deletion of External Breadth Upper Division Requirement

The following calendar text is to be deleted.

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Current

IF-

Proposed

External Breadth Requirement

The school requires its honors and major students to

acquire effective writing and discussion skills and to

develop knowledge in diverse areas. Toward this end,

students must complete at least nine credit hours (at

any

PHIL

level)

001.

of

These

external

courses

breadth

must

courses

be from

in

more

addition

than

toone

Delete.

department. Students are expected to take at least one

external breadth course in each of their first three years.

A list of courses approved for this requirement is

published annually and is available from the office of the

School of Computing Science.

Wtionale

With the incorporation of breadth courses specifically within the lower division requirements, the calendar section including external

breadth as an upper division requirement becomes obsolete.

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7. Changes to Lower Division Requirements of CS

Minor Program

Current

Pr

oposed

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Lower Division Requirements

Students who plan to undertake a minor in computing

science should normally obtain credit for the following

lower division courses.

Lower Division Requirements

one of

CMPT 101-4 Introduction to Computer Programming

Students who plan to undertake a minor in computing

CMPT 104-2 Computer Programming

science should normally obtain credit for the following

one of

lower division courses.

CMPT 275-4 Software Engineering I

CMPT 250-3 Introduction to Computer Architecture

one of

plus all of

CMPT 101-4 Introduction to Computer Programming

CMPT 150-3 Introduction to Computer Design

CMPT 104-2 Computer Programming

CMPT 201-4 Data and Program Abstraction

one of

MACM 101-3 Discrete Mathematics I

CM PT 250-3 Introduction to Computer Architecture

MATH 151-3 Calculus I

CMPT 275-4 Software Engineering I

PHIL 001-3 Critical Thinking 24 credit hours

one of

PHIL 100-3 Knowledge and Reality

Notes

PHIL 120-3 Introduction to Moral Philosophy

or any 100 level ENGL course

Approval of a calculus course in place of MATH 151 will

plus all of

be based on corresponding approval within the

CMPT 150-3 Introduction to Computer Design

Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

CMPT 201-4 Data and Program Abstraction

MACM 101-3 Discrete Mathematics I

Any

100 level English

course

may alternatively be used

MATH 151-3 Calculus I

to satisfy the requirement for PHIL 001.

grade of C- or better is required in PHIL 001 or its

alternative.

Rationale

The writing

requirement for the minor program is

changed

for consistency wi

th

the major program.

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