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MEMORANDUM
To: ?
Senate ?
From: ?
D. Gagan, Chair
Senate Committee on
Academic Planning
Subject: ?
Curriculum Revisions
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Date: ?
November 10, 1995
Faculty of Science
Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies and the Senate
Committee on Academic Planning gives rise to the following motion:
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Motion:
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"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of Governors
the curriculum revisions for the Faculty of Science as set forth in S.95 -
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as
follows:
S.95 -
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Department of Biological Sciences
S.95 -
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Earth Sciences Program
S.95 -
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics
S.95 -
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Department of Physics"
In all cases agreement has been reached between the Faculty and the Library in
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the assessment of library costs associated with new courses.
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Department of Biological Sciences
SCUS Reference: ?
SCUS 94 - 18 a
SCAP Reference: ?
SCAP 95- 60 a
New courses:
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BISC 307-3 Animal Physiology Laboratory
BISC 367-3 Plant Physiology Laboratory
For Information:
Acting under delegated authority of Senate, SCUS has approved the following
revisions as detailed in SCUS 94 - 18 a:
BISC 305 ?
Change of vector
BISC 366 ?
Change of title and vector
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
MEMORANDUM
To: ?
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From: ?
Michael J. Smith, Chair
Subject: calendar changes
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Date: ?
9/28/95
The Department of Biological Sciences is currently reviewing its undergraduate
program, with the goal to offer students better possibilities to specialize in different fields
of biology. Resulting program changes must also take into account the dramatically
increased number of biology majors we had to admit during the last two years. These
students are now entering upper division courses, and with our current structure and
budget we are no longer able to admit all students to required courses in a timely manner.
The most serious limitations we anticipate are in BISC
305
(Animal Physiology) and
BISC 366 (Plant Ecophysiology). Under the current structure, every biology student is
required to take one of these two courses. Both are intensive lecture and laboratory
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courses, and the enrollment is therefore limited. While we find a physiology course
important for all students, it is clear that many students specializing in other areas do not
require the laboratory component of these courses. Moreover, the current vector (3-0-4)
does not allow enough time in the lecture component to cover both the whole field of
physiology systematically and focus on the particular experiments as well. Therefore, we
propose to take the laboratory part out of these courses, and offer it separately as an
optional course. These changes will be consistent with more general curriculum changes
that will be forwarded later, but it is essential to implement them in the next academic year
so that students can fulfill their required course work.
Especially for BISC 366, "Plant Ecophysiology", we propose a name change to
"Plant Physiology", in reflection of the changed emphasis in this field.
enclosures: course proposal forms
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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
1.
Calendar In formation
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Department: Biological Sciences
Abbreviation Code: BISC
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Course Number:307
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Credit Hours:3
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Vector: 1-1-4
Title of Course: Animal Physiology Laboratory
Calendar Description of Course:
A laboratory course using contemporary techniques of animal physiological research
Nature of Course: laboratory course
Prerequisites (or special instructions): BISC
305
What cow-se (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved?
lab component is removed form BISC 305
2. Scheduling
How frequently will
the course be offered? once or twice per year
Semester in which the course will first be offered?97-2
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
Delaney, Williams
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Objectives of the Course
To teach animal physiology in practical laboratory experiments and to introduce the student to modem experimental
teachniques used in this field
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What additional resources will be required in the following areas?
Faculty: none
Staff: none
Library: none
Audio Visual: none
Space: none
Equipment: none
5. Approval tO(
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Sample outline: BISC 307
Animal Physiology
Laboratory
Prerequisite: BISC
305
The lecture and tutorial component of this course introduce and reinforce the theoretical
aspects of the laboratory in order to enhance understanding of the laboratory exercises and
increase the level of sophistication of the exercises which can be undertaken. Included in
this instruction are be computer based simulations and computer assisted data analysis
techniques relevant to physiological investigations.
The laboratory consist of 8-10 experiment-based exercises designed to explore
general principles of organ and tissue ph
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siology. Students will work semi-independently
in groups of 2-3 to complete one or two 'investigations" which illustrate general principles
of physiological function with a component of the exercise designed to require independent
investigation and thought. Formal reports on each exercise will be required and account for
approximately 70% of the mark for the course. 30% of the course mark will derive from
examinations on practical and theoretical aspects of the subject material.
Experiment 1 Regulation of cellular ion balance and function of transport epithelia
Experiment 2 Electrical properties of nerves and neurons
Experiment 3 Principles of function of sensory receptors--mechano and
photoreceptors used to illustrate principles of rate coding,
discrimination, and sensory preprocessing
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Experiment 4 Excitation contraction coupling in smooth and skeletal muscle
Experiment
5.
Mechanical properties of muscle, length tension relationships, work
and fatigue
Experiment 6 Regulation of cardiac function by autonomic nervous system,
electrical and mechanical properties of blood pumping
Experiment 7 Metabolism, effects of temperature and environmental stress on
metabolic function.
Experiment 8 Hormonal regulation: regulation of development during insect
metamorphosis
Experiment 9 Enzymatic activity, role of isozymes in adaptation and function of
specific organs using the lactic acid dehydrogenase system of liver,
heart and skeletal muscle
Experiment 10 To be decided
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1.
Calendar Information
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Department: Biological Sciences
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Abbreviation Code:BISC
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Course Number:367
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Credit Hours:3
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Vector: 1-1-4
Title of Course: Plant Physiology Laboratory
Calendar Description of Course:
A laboratory course using contemporary techniques of plant physiological research
Nature of Course: laboratory course
Prerequisites (or special instructions): BISC 366
lab component is removed form BISC 366
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved?
2. Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? once or twice per year
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 97-2
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
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To teach plant physiology in practical laboratory experiments and to introduce the student to modern experimental
teachniques used in this field
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(for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas?
Faculty: none
Staff: none
Library: none
Audio Visual: none
Space: none
Equipment: none
5. Approval
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Sample outline: BISC 367 Plant Physiology Laboratory
Prerequisite: BISC 366
The lecture and tutorial component of this course introduce and reinforce the theoretical
aspects of the laboratory in order to enhance understanding of the laboratory exercises and
increase the level of sophistication of the exercises which can be undertaken.
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The laboratory consist of 7-8 experiment-based exercises designed to explore
general principles of plant physiology. Students will work semi-independently in groups
of 2-3.
Formal reports on each exercise will be required and account for approximately
70% of the mark for the course. 30%
of the course mark will derive from examinations on
practical and theoretical aspects of the subject material.
Experiment 1 Analysis of plant tissues
Experiment'.' Protein extraction from plant tissues
Experiment 3
Effect of growth regulators on growth and development
Expenment4 Effect of light regimes on growth and development
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Experiment
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Monitoring environmental stress
Experiment 6 Separation of plant organelles
Experiment 7 Application of plant physiology research
Experiment 8 To be decided
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Earth Sciences Program
SCUS Reference:
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SCUS94- 18c
SCAP Reference:
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SCAP 95-60 b
Revised Calendar entry for Earth Sciences Program
New courses: EASC 207-3
EASC 301-3
EASC 302-3
EASC 303-3
EASC 304-3
EASC 305-3
EASC 306-3
EASC 307-3
EASC 308-3
EASC 401-3
EASC 402-3
EASC 403-3
EASC 404-3
EASC 405-3
EASC 406-3
EASC 409-3
EASC 490-3
EASC 491-1
EASC 492-2
EASC 493-3
EASC 499-9
Introduction to Geophysics
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Sedimentary Petrology
Environmental Geoscience
Structural Geology II
Regional Geology of Western Canada
Field Geology H
Applied Geophysics
Low Temperature Geochemistry
Mineral Deposits
Sedimentology
Quaternary Geology
Subsurface Methods for Environmental
Geoscience
Basin Analysis
Field Geology ifi
Rivers: Environments and Engineering
Undergraduate Seminar
Directed Readings
Directed Readings
Directed Readings
Honours Thesis
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
To: R. Heath
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From: C.H.W. Jones, Dean
Secretary to Senate
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Faculty of Science
Subject:
Earth Sciences
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Date: October 18, 1995
The financial resources required to allow the mounting of the full
Earth Sciences programme have been approved through the Academic
Enhancement Fund.
The faculty complement is currently made up of Drs. Hickin and
Roberts (joint appointments with Geography) and Drs. McEachern,
Mustard and Thorkelson.
Four more faculty appointments will be made over the next three
years, three from AEF and one from the Faculty of Science.
• The T.A., Operating and Library budgets are also provided for under
the AEF.
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With regard to space considerations:
• Office space for the programme has been identified within the Faculty
of Science allocation. The space currently occupied by the Academic
Resources Centre will be converted for this purpose.
• The programme currently has access to one undergraduate teaching
laboratory C9015. The Associate Vice President Academic, J. Osborne,
has approved the allocation of appropriate space in the Shrum Classroom
Building over the next two years for three additional teaching laboratories.
• Faculty now have access to room 7658 in the Shrum Classroom
Building for research purposes and one more room in the Shrum
Classroom Building has been allocated by the Associate Vice
President for research purposes for Earth Sciences.
C.H.W. Jones
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Earth Sciences Program
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
EARTH SCIENCES PROGRAM
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MEMORANDUM
TO: M. Plischke, Chair FSUGCC
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FROM: Mike Roberts
SUBJECT: Changes to Earth Science Curriculum
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DATE: 14 September 1996
Please find enclosed for your committee's approval the course
proposal forms and course outlines for the third and fourth years of
the Earth Sciences Program. In addition, there is a course proposal
for a second year Geophysics course, which was not part of lower
level courses approved earlier.
A revised Calendar entry is also submitted for your approval.
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CALENDAR ENTRY
Director: ?
M.C.Roberts
8103 South Science Building
(604) 291 - 4657
Professors ?
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E.J. Hickiri BA, PhD (Syd), P.Geo
M.C. Roberts BSc (Lond), MA (Tor), PhD (Iowa), P.Geo
Assistant Professors
J.A. MacEachern BSc, MSc (Regina), PhD (Alberta)
P. Mustard BSc (Calgary), MSc, PhD (Carleton), PGeo
D. J
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Thorkelson BSc, MSc (UBC), PhD (Carleton)
Laboratory Instructor
R. Dunlop BSc (Calgary), MSc (UBC)
The Earth Sciences Program is a new academic unit which began offering BSc and
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BSc (Honours) degrees in geoscience in September 1995. Some of the 300 and 400
level courses will be offered in 1995 - 96.
Major Program
Lower Division Requirements
(57 semester h(
BISC
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100-4
CHEM
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102-3
103-3
115-2
EASC ?
101-3
102-3
201-3
202-3
203-3
204-3
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206-1
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Introduction to Biology
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
General Chemistry Laboratory
Physical Geology
Historical Geology
Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
Introduction to Mineralogy
Paleontology
Structural Geology I
Introduction to Petrology
Field Geology I
3.
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207-3 ?
Introduction to Geophysics
GEOG
213-3
Geomorphology I
MATH
151-3
Calculus I
152-3
Calculus II
PHYS
120-3
General Physics I
121-3
General Physic II
131-2
General Physics Laboratory
STAT
101-3
Introduction to Statistics
Upper Division Requirements
Third Year Requirements
(29 semester hours)
EASC
301-3 ?
302-3 ?
303-3 ?
304-3 ?
305-3 ?
306-2 ?
307-3 ?
GEOG
311-3 ?
313-3 ?
317-3
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Sedimentary Petrology
Environmental Geoscience
Structural Geology II
Regional Geology of Western Canada
Field Geology II
Applied Geophysics
Hydrology
Geomorphology
Soil Science
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Fourth Year Requirements
In the fourth year students must complete EASC 406-3, 490-0 and six additional 400
level Earth Science courses (21 semester hours in total) from those listed below
EASC
401-3
402-3
403-3
404-3
405-3
406-3
407-3
408-3
Mineral Deposits
Sedimentology
Quaternary Geology
Subsurface Methods for Environmental Geoscience
Basin Analysis
Field Geology III
Tectonics
Hydrogeology
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409-3 ?
Rivers: Environments & Engineering
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490-0 ?
Undergraduate Seminar
Students who intend to apply for registration with APEGBC should be aware of the
fact that they may have to take some additional courses not required by the major
in order to meet APEGBC requirements (further advice should be obtained from
the Earth Sciences Program).
Honours Program
This program is the same as the major program except that it must include a
minimum of 60 semester hours of 300 - 400 level courses in the Earth Science
Program and related programs. A student must complete a total of 132 semester
hours of credit; the completion of an honours thesis is an option. Entry into the
program requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher and permission
of the Earth Sciences Program.
Earth Sciences Minor Program
Candidates for a minor in Earth Sciences are required to take the following courses:
EASC 101-3 Physical Geology
102-3 Historical Geology
at least three of
EASC 201-3 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
202-3 Introduction to Mineralogy
203-3 Paleontology
204-3 Structural Geology
205-3 Introduction to Petrology
207-3 Introduction to Geophysics
plus 15 hours of any 300 and 400 level Earth Sciences courses excluding EASC 490,
491, 492, 493.
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Earth Sciences
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in the Fall of 1996, a Co-operative
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Education program for majors and honours students in Earth Sciences. Students
must have completed 30 semester hours with a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 2.75. Prior to admission, students must complete the following:
EASC 101-3 Physical Geology
102-3 Historical Geology
Three of
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EASC 201-3 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
202-3 Introduction to Mineralogy
203-3
Paleontology
204-3
Structural Geology
205-3
Introduction to Petrology
207-3
Introduction to Geophysics
GEOG 213-3
Introduction to Geomorphology
College transfer students should consult the Co-operative Education section in this
calendar (p.172) for eligibility requirements.
Professional Registration as a B.C. Geoscientist
The right to practice in, and to accept professional responsibility for geoscience in
B.C. is limited to those who are registered members of the Association of
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC).
Requirements for registration can be met through the Earth Science Program and
selected courses in other university departments. Students interested in
professional registration should consult the Director for further details.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
EARTH SCIENCES PROGRAM
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MEMORANDUM
TO: M. Plischke, Chair FSUGCC
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FROM: Mike Roberts
SUBJECT: Course Proposal Forms
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DATE: 15 September 1996
In the 'New Course Proposal Form' under item 4 (Budgetary
and Space Requirements) there are several requirements listed and
we have inserted the phrase -'See attached memo' for two of them.
SPACE
The laboratory space requirements for these courses will be met by
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the teaching laboratory (C
9015)
that was assigned to us by the Dean.
This is a laboratory completely dedicated to the Earth Sciences
Program.
The Dean has also assigned us offices and a research laboratory for
the new faculty.
EQUIPMENT
As part of the Academic Enhancement Fund budget monies were set
aside for the purchase of equipment. Our most expensive item -
15
microscopes for the Mineralogy and Petrology laboratory sections -
have already been purchased. In short, equipment expenses for
these courses have been accomodated in our budget and budget
planning.
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Calendar Information ?
Department: Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC
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Course
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207 ?
Credit Hrs: 3
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Vector: 2-0-2 -
Title of Course: Introduction to Geophysics
Calendar Description of Course: An introduction to geophysics emphazing seismic, magnetic and gravimetric
observations of the Earth. Applied geophysics.
Nature of
Course: Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions): Completion of EASC 101 and PHYSICS 121
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What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Once every 3 semesters
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
96-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
New faculty
3.
Objectives of the
Course: To provide a foundation course in geophysics for the Earth Sciences Program. This
course fulfills an APEGBC requirement.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty ?
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff ?
None beyond already authorized staff
Library* ?
None
Audio Visual ?
None
Space
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See attached memo
Equipment
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See attached memo
5.
Approval
Date:
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(Dean) ?
(Chair, SCiJS)
SCUS
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Simon Fraser University
Earth Sciences Program
Fall Semester, 1996
EASC 207
EASC Faculty
Course Outline ?
INTRODUCTION TO GEOPHYSICS
General
EASC 207 is an introduction to geophysics with an emphasis on the near surface. The first part of the
course will focus on the physics of various seismic, magnetic and gravimetric phenomena and the second
part will deal with applied geophysics and surveying methods. Theoretical aspects will be developed in
lectures and applied problems will be explored in laboratory classes.
Prerequisites
Completion of EASC 101 and PHYSICS 121
Course Topics
1.
Seismic wave theory and seismic properties of the Earth.
2.
Magnetic theory and magnetic properties of the Earth
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3. Gravimetnc theory and gravimetric properties of the Earth
4. Survey techniques: seismic, magnetic and gravimetric
Course Text
Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P., Sheriff, R.E., & Keys, D.A., 1976. Applied Geophysics. Cambridge Univ.
Press.
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a)
Laboratory Assignments
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(b)
Midterm theory Examination
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:40%
(e) Final theory examination
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:40%
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Earth Sciences
Program.
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Calendar Information ?
Department:
Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC ?
Course #: 301 ?
Credit Hrs: 3
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Vector: 2-0-2
Title of Course: Igneous and metamorphic petrology
Calendar Description of Course:
Mineralogy, phase relations, origin of igneous rocks; classification of igneous
rocks. Mineralogy and textures of metamorphic rocks; hand sample and thin sections.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
EASC 205
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
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Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Once a year
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
96-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
D.J. Thorkelson
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide an intermediate to advanced course in igneous and metamorphic
petrology for majors in the Earth Sciences Program; the course will meet the 94-GL-B2 requirement of
APEGEC.
4.
Budgetar y and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty ?
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff ?
None beyond already authorized staff
Library* ?
None
Audio Visual ?
None
Space ?
See attached memo.
Equipment ?
See attached memo
5.
Approval
Date:
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(Dcpartnient Chair) ?
(Dean) ?
Chair, SCUS
SCUS
73-34b:-( When completing this form, for instructions see Memorandum SCUS 73-34a. Attached course outline).
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EASC 301
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Earth
Fall Semester,
Sciences
1996Program
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D.J. Thorkelson
COURSE OUTLINE
IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY
General
EASC 301 is an intermediate to advanced course in igneous and metamorphic petrology, which builds on
the foundation developed in EASC 205. Lectures will develop theory of genesis and classification and
laboratory classes will focus on analytical techniques and identification.
Prerequisites
EASC 205
Course Topics
1.
Review of principles of polarizing microscopy.
2.
Overview of fundamentals: thermodynamics, kinetics, classification
3. Magmatic rocks & systems
Calcalkaline - volcanic & plutonic
Subalkaline basaltic and ultramafic rocks
Alkaline rocks
Magma generation, diversification and ascent
4. Metamorphic rocks and systems
Petrography
Field relations
Fabric
Course Text
Best, M.G., 1982. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. W.H. Freeman.
Field-trip Fee
A fee will be collected to offset the cost of the EASC 301 field trip.
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a)
Mid-term Theory examination
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(b)
Laboratory Examination ?
:20%
(c)
Field trip report ?
:20%
(d) Final theory examination ?
:40%
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Professor EASC, Earth
Sciences Program.
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Calendar Information ?
Department:
Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC
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Course #: 302
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Credit Hrs:
3 ?
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2
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Title of Course:
Sedimentary petrology
Calendar Description of Course: Description and classification, field and microscopic identification of
sedimentary rocks; petrogenesis and paleoenvironmental reconstruction.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or
special instructions): STAT 101 and EASC 205
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Once a year
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
97.3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
J. MacEachern and P. Mustard
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide an intermediate to advanced course in sedimentary petrology for the
Earth Sciences Program.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the
following areas:
Faculty ?
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff ?
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
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None
Audio Visual ?
None
Space ?
See attached memo
Equipment ?
See attached memo
5.
Approval
Date:
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Dean)
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SCUS
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EASC 302
Earth Sciences Program
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J. MacEachem
Fall Semester, 1997
Course Outline
SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY
General
EASC 302 is an intermediate to advanced course in sedimentary petrology. Lectures will develop theory
of genesis and classification and laboratory classes will focus on analytical techniques and identification.
Prerequisites
STAT 101 and EASC 205
Course Topics
1.
Review of depositional environments of clastic, chemical and organic rocks
2.
Clastic rocks
Techniques: Mechanical analysis and statistical analysis
Optical methods
Sampling and preparation procedures
Mineralogical analysis
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Sediments in thin section
Field identification
3.
Chemical and organic rocks (carbonates and hydrocarbons)
Techniques: Mechanical analysis and statistical analysis
Optical methods
Sampling and preparation procedures
Mineralogical analysis
Sediments in thin section
Field identification
Course Text
Blatt, H., 1992. Sedimentary Petrology (2nd Edit.). W.H. Freeman.
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a) Mid-term theory examination
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(b)
Laboratory examination ?
:40%
(c)
Final theory examination ?
:30%
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Earth Sciences
Program.
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Calendar Information
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Department: Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC
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Course
#: 303
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Credit Hrs:
3 ?
Vector: 2-0-2
Title of Course:
Environmental Geoscience
Calendar
Description of Course:
Environmental geology is a branch of ecology which deals with the
relationship of people to their geological habitat. Topics covered will include environmental impact of
mineral extraction and logging; erosion and sedimentation in rural and urban environments; mass
movements in mountainous terrain.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or
special instructions):
75
credit hours including 6 credit hours in Earth Sciences.
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Once every 6 semesters
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 97-3
Which of your present faculty would be
available to make the proposed offering possible?
M.C. Roberts and a new faculty member
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide an advanced course in geological analysis and assessment of the human
use of the earth.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty ?
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff ?
None beyond already authorized staff
Library* ?
None
Audio Visual ?
None
Space ?
See attached memo
Equipment
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$600 for maps and aerial photographs
5.
Approval
Date:
(Department ChiW)
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303
Course Outline
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE
General
EASC 308 is a broadly based course dealing with a wide range of applied geologic topics in a variety of
human-modified environments.
Prerequisites
75 credit hours including 6 credit hours in Earth Sciences.
Course Topics
1.
Limitations of earth resources.
2.
Hazardous earth processes
Flooding
Landslides
Earthquakes
Volcanic activity
Coastal hazards
3.
Human interaction with the geologic environment.
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Hydrology and human use
Waste disposal
Geology and environmental health
4.
Minerals, energy and environment
5. Geology and landuse planning
6.
Terrain analysis and the forest industry
Course Text
Costa, J.E. and Baker, V.R., 1981, Surficial Geology: building with the Earth. Wiley, New York.
Field-trip Fee
A fee will be levied to offset the cost of the EASC 303 field trips.
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a)
Midterm Examination
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:25%
(b)
Field Report ?
:25%
(c)
Final theory examination ?
:50%
Enquiries
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Roberts, Earth Sciences Program.
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Department:
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Abbreviation Code: EASC
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Course #: 304
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Credit Hrs: 3
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Title of Course:
Structural Geology II
Calendar Description of Course:
Rheological behaviour of rock; theories of stress distribution; failure criteria
for rock; the evaluation of bulk rock properties.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
EASC 204; PHYS 120 and PHYS 131
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? ?
Every other year
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 96-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
D.J. Thorkelson
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide an advanced course in the physics of rock deformation for the Earth
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4.
Budcetarv and Snace Reouirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library*
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
None beyond already authorized faculty
None beyond already authorized staff
None
None
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304
Course Outline
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY II
General
This is an advanced course in structural geology that builds on the material covered in EASC 204.
Students must have completed their Physics requirement prior to taking this course.
Prerequisites
EASC 204; PHYS 121 and PHYS 131
Course Topics
A Deformation physics
B Structures
1.
Minor fractures
2.
Intrusions
3.
Faults: Strike slip, overthrust, normal
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Folding: single layer, multilayer
5.
Buckling & buckle folds
6.
Boudinage
7.
Rock cleavage
8.
Structural analysis
Course Text
Price, N.J., & Cosgrove, J.W., 1990. Analysis of Geological Structures. Cambridge University Press.
Field-trip Fee
A fee will be levied to offset the cost of the EASC 304 field trip.
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a)
Laboratory Examination
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:40%
(b)
Laboratory assignments
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20%
(c) Field trip report ?
: 10%
(d) Final theory examination
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:30%
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Earth Sciences
Program.
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Department: Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC
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Course #:
305 ?
Credit Hrs:
3
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Vector:
2-0-2 -
Title of Course:
Regional geology of western Canada
Calendar Description of Course:
The stratigraphy, structure and historical geology of western Canada. Terrane
analysis. Important mineral and fossil sites will be discussed.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
EASC 201 and EASC 204
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped
from
the calendar if this course is approved:
None
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4.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
?
Once every 4 semesters
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
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97-1
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
P.Mustard and
J.Monger
Objectives of the Course:
To provide a an understanding of the geology of western Canada with emphasis on
British Columbia.
Budgetar
y and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
None
Audio Visual
None
Space
See attached memo
Equipment
See attached memo
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Course Outline
REGIONAL GEOLOGY OF WESTERN CANADA
General
EASC 305 is a survey and synthesis of the geological environment of western Canada in the
context of plate tectonic theory. Emphasis will be given to the accreted terranes of British Columbia and
the Western Sedimentary Basin of Alberta and B.C..
Prerequisites
EASC 201 and EASC 204
Course Topics
1. Insular Belt
2. Coast Plutonic Complex
3.
Intermontane Belt
4.
Omineca Crystalline Belt
5.
Rocky Mountain Belt
6.
Western Sedimentary Basin
Course Text
None; course notes will be distributed in class.
Field-trip Fee
A fee will be levied to offset the costs (bus and lodging) of the EASC 305 field trip, and course notes.
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a)
Midterm examination
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:30%
(b) Final theory examination
?
:50%
(c)
Field trip report
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:20%
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Earth Sciences
Program.
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Calendar Information ? Department: Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC ?
Course
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306 ?
Credit Hrs: 2
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Vector: 0-0-2
Title of Course: Field Geology
II
Calendar Description of Course: A 7-day field camp held after the finals week in the Spring Semester. The
camp will focus on the field methods of logging, mapping and interpreting rocks in the field setting. Field
locations will vary from year to year.
Nature
of Course:
Field study
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
Completion of all required 3rd year Earth Science courses.
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be
offered? ?
Once every year
Semester
in which the course will first be offered?
97-1
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
All EASC faculty
3.
Objectives of
the Course: To provide a core course in field geology that covers the basic field methods used by
geologists.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
None
Audio Visual
None
Space
See attached memo
Equipment
See attached memo
5.
Approvii
Date:
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(Dean) ?
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Earth Sciences Program ?
EASC faculty
SpringSemester, 1997
Course Outline
FIELD GEOLOGY II
General ?
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EASC 306 is a 7-day field camp held after the final week of theSpring semester. There will be several
lectures scheduled, during the semester prior to the field course, covering those topics that are a
necessary background prior to entering the field. The camp will focus on the field logging and
interpretation of rock bodies.
Prerequisites
Completion of required 3rd year courses for Earth Sciences majors.
Course Topics
Various site visits emphasizing field methods and technique: logging, mapping and interpretation of
sections and outcrop.
Course Text
Compton, R.R., 1982. Manual of Field Geology. Wiley
Field-trip Fee
A fee will be levied to offset the field costs of the EASC 306.
Course Grade
The grade for this field school will be based entirely on a field report.
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Earth Sciences Program.
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Calendar Information ?
Department: Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC
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Course #: 307 ?
Credit Hrs:
3 ?
Vector: 2-0-2
Title of Course:
Applied Geophysics
Calendar Description of Course:
Application, instrumentation and limitations of electrical, electromagnetic,
ground penetrating radar and seismic methods for engineering and geoscience applications.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
EASC 207
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? ?
Once every 6 semesters
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
98-1
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
New faculty
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide applications of geophysics to environmental problems. This course
will fulfill APEGBC requirements.
4.
Budcetarv and Soace Reouirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library*
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
None beyond already authorized faculty
None beyond already authorized staff
None
None
See attached memo
See attached memo
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Approva1
Date;
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EASC faculty
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Earth Sciences Program
Spring Semester, 1998
Course Outline
APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
General
EASC 307 is a course in the .application of geophysics to the understanding and analysis of near-
subsurface geology. Many environmental geoscience problems are encountered in the upper 100 metres
of the earth's crust and it is essential for the practicising geoscientist to have a working understanding of
modern near-surface geophysical methods,
Prerequisites
EASC 207
Course Topics
1.
How seismic waves propogate
2.
Acquisition of seismic data: on land
at sea
3.
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Transformation of reflections into geological structures.
4.
Geological interpretation of seismic data
5.
Seismic refraction
6.
Gravity prospecting: principles and instruments
7.
Magnetic prospecting: principles and instruments
8.
Ground penetrating radar
9.
Application of geophysical methods in selected case studies.
The laboratory session will be conducted in the field on selected days: instrument will be set up and used
in a field environment.
Course Text
M. B. Dobrin, 1976. Introduction to Geophysical Prosoecting. (3rd edition). McGraw-Hill.
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a)
Midterm examination
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:30%
(b)
Laboratory assignments ?
:30%
(c)
Final theory examination
?
:40%
Enquiries
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Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Earth Sciences
Program.
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Calendar Information ?
Department:
Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC ?
Course #: 308
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Credit Hrs: 3 ?
Vector: 2-0-2
Title of Course:
Low temperature geochemistry
Calendar Description of Course: Low
temperature aqueous solution geochemistry. Geochemical problems in
sedimentary and geomorphic environments.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
EASC 205 and EASC 302; CHEM 232 is recommended
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? ?
Once every 6 semesters
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
98-1
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
New faculty
/
sessional
instructor
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide an advanced course in geochemistry for the Earth Sciences Program; to
provide examples of the application of geochemistry to environmental problems.
4. ?
Budgetary and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
None
Audio Visual
None
Space
See attached memo
Equipment
See attached memo
5.
Approval
Date: ?
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EASC 308 ?
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Earth Sciences Program
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EASC faculty
Spring Semester, 1998
Course Outline
LOW TEMPERATURE GEOCHEMISTRY
General
EASC 308 is a course in the geochemistry of weathering and diagenesis in sedimentary environments.
Prerequisites
EASC 205, or EASC 302, CHEM 232 is recommended
Course Topics
1.
Geochemistry of aqueous solutions
2.
Fluid flows in sediments
3.
The geochemistry of weathering
4.
The geochemical flows in landscapes
5.
Geochemical barriers
6.
Analytical geochemistry
Course Text
J.A.C. Fortescue, 1980, Environmental Geochemistry. Springer Verlag.
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a)
Midterm examination
:30%
(b)
Laboratory assignments
:30%
(C)
Final theory examination
:40%
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Earth Sciences
Program.
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Calendar Information ? Department: Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC ?
Course #: 401 ?
Credit Hrs: 3 ?
Vector: 2-0-2
Title of Course:
Mineral Deposits
Calendar
Description of
Course: The petrology and genesis of metalilferous ore deposits; description of
classic ore deposits; the occurence and exploitation of industrial and non-metallic minerals.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
At least 60 credit hours including 9 hours of EASC courses.
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
?
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? ?
Once every 6 semesters
Semester
in which the course will first be offered?
98-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
New faculty
/
sessional
instructor
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide an advanced course in fluvial processes and sediment transport theory
for the Earth Sciences Program.
4.
Budetarv and Soace Reauirements
What additional resources
will be required in the following
areas:
Faculty
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
None
Audio Visual
None
Space
See attached memo
Equipment
See attached memo
Approval
Date:
?
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(Department Chair)
?
(Deaii) ?
(Chair, SCUS)
SCUS
73-34b:-( When completing this form, for instructions see Memorandum SCUS 73-34a. Attached course outline).
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EASC 401
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Earth Sciences Program
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Faculty
Fall Semester, 1998
Course Outline
MINERAL DEPOSITS
General
A course in the character, distribution and origin of mineral deposits largely based on case studies and
examples from the Canadian mining industry.
Prerequisites
At least 60 credit hours including 9 hours of EASC courses
Course Topics
1. Principles of economic geology: economics, exploitation, history of mineral use; mineral deposits:
nature and genesis.
2. Processes of formation of mineral deposits
a.
Magmatic concentration
b.
Sublimation
c.
Contact metasomatism
d.
Hydrothermal
e.
Sedimentation
f.
Bacteriogenic
g.
Submarine volcanogenic
h.
Evaporation
i.
Residual and mechanical concentration
j.
Oxidation and supergene enrichment
k.
Metamorphism
3. Classification of mineral deposits
4. Metallic mineral deposits
5. Non-metallic minerals
Course Text
M.L. Jensen & A.M.Bateman. 1981. Economic Mineral Deposits. Wiley, New York. 593 p.
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a) Midterm examination
?
: 25%
(c)
Laboratory assignments
?
:25%
(d)
Term project
?
:25%
(e)
Final theory examination ?
:25%
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Earth Sciences
.
• Program.
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Calendar Information ? Department: Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC ?
Course #: 402 ?
Credit Hrs: 3
?
Vector: 2-0-3
Title of Course: Sedimentology
Calendar Description of Course: Sediment transport in fluids, the formation, character and classification of
internal structures in sediments and paleoenvironmental analysis
Nature of Course: Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions): EASC 302
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved: None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
?
Once every
5
semesters
Semester in which the course will
first
be offered? 97-1
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
J. MacEachern and E.J. Hickin
3.
Objectives of the Course: To provide an advanced analysis of sediment transport and deposition.
4.
Budeetarv and SDace Reauirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library*
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
None beyond already authorized faculty
None beyond already authorized staff
None
None
See attached memo
See attached memo
Approval
Date:
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EASC 402
Earth Sciences Program
?
J. MacEachem
Spring Semester, 1997
Course Outline
SEDIMENTOLOGY
General
EASC 402 is an advanced course in the processes of clastic sediment transport and deposition. The
course includes a detailed analysis of sedimentary environments and facies.
Prerequisites
EASC 302
Course Topics
1.
Basic properties of fluids, flows, and sediment.
2.
Sedimentary structures
fades analysis
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architectural elements
depositional structures
in muds
in sands
in gravels
3.
Deformation structures
4.
reconstructing sedimentary environments
Course Text
Collinson, J.D. and Thompson, D.B. 1982, Sedimentary Structures. Allen & Unwin.
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a)
Laboratory assignments ?
:30%
(b)
Midterm theory examination ?
:30%
(c)
Final theory examination ?
:40%
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Professor Ted Hickin,
Earth Sciences Program.
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Calendar Information
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Department: Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC
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Course #: 403 ?
Credit Hrs:
3 ?
Vector: 2-0.3
Title of Course:
Quaternary Geology
Calendar Description of Course: Stratigraphy and history of the Quaternary Period with emphasis on
glaciation, glacial sediments, and Holocene alluvial fills.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions): Geog 313
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? ?
Once a year
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 96-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
M.C. Roberts
3.
Quaternary,
Objectives of
a
the
period
Course:
of time
To provide
during which
a foundation
most of
in
the
the
surficial
depositional
landscape
sediments
of Canada
and processes
was formed.
of the
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4.
Budetarv and SDace Reauirements
What additional resources will
be
required
in
the following areas:
Faculty
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
None
Audio Visual
None
Space
See attached memo
Equipment
See attached memo
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Date: ______________
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EASC 403
Earth Science Program
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Dr. M. C. Roberts
Fall Semester 1996
Course Outline ?
QUATERNARY GEOLOGY
General
This course will examine selected aspects of the stratigraphy, geomorphology and surf icial
geology of the Quaternary. Glacial and fluvial depositional models will be reviewed. The regional
emphasis of the course will be on western Canada and the adjacent parts of the U.S. Fieldwork will be
integrated into all aspects of the course.
Course Organization
There will be a 2 hour lecture and a 3 hour laboratory. The course will be taught on Fridays (96-
1) - do NOT schedule any other course on that day. However, on most days, fieldtrips will replace both
the lecture and the lab. Two weekend fieldtrips are planned:
(a)
In early. March, we will spend a weekend in the interior on a field mapping exercise. The exact
date will be announced later.
(b)
In March, we will take a three day tieldtrip to Channeled Scablands of central Washington.
Fieldwork
Since we will be in the field a minimum of 9 days during the semester, you should be prepared for
wet weather. You will need a backpack, field boots, a trowel, a 35mm camera as well as such standard
items as a field notebook, pen and pencils etc. You should budget for field trip costs.
Text
M. Hambrey, 1994, Glacial Environments, UBC Press.
Course Topics
1. The Quaternary Period - an overview.
2.
A review of glacial and penglacial geomorphology.
3.
Stratigraphic concepts: stratigraphic procedures for surface outcrops and subsurface cores; concepts
unique to the Quaternary; terminology; the application of the stratigraphic code; correlation; type
sections.
4.
Geochronological techniques applicable to the Quaternary.
5.
Quaternary stratigraphy: the evolution of Quaternary stratigraphic concepts; the classical regions -
Alps and Midwest.
6.
The Quaternary of BC emphasizing the record of southwestern British Columbia.
7.
Models of glacial deposiitonal environments.
8.
Models of fluvial depositional environments.
9.
Soils in the Quaternary record.
10.
Palynology.
11. Tephras.
12.
Sea-level changes.
Grading and Work Assignments
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Laboratory and field reports ?
60%
Mid-term examination ?
15%
Final examination ?
25%
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Department:
Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC ?
Course #: 404 ?
Credit Hrs: 3
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Vector: 2-0.2
Title of
Coi.irse: Subsurface Methods for Environmental Geoscience
Calendar Description of Course:
Theory, analysis and practical interpretation of well logs. Use of well logs in
petroleum, coal resource evalaution, and environmental geoscience.
Nature of Course:
Lectureflab
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
At least 60 credit hours including 9 hours of upper level Earth
Science credits.
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
?
Once a year
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 97-1
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
J.A. MacEachern; M.C. Roberts
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide a foundation in the use of well logs for the analysis of earth materials in
the subsurface.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
None
Audio Visual
None
Space
See attached memo
Equipment
See attached memo
Approval
Date
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EASC 404
Earth Science Program
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Dr. J. MacEachern
Spring Semester 1997
Course Outline
SUBSURFACE METHODS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE
General
The investigation of sedimentary rocks utilizing direct evidence (cores, cuttings) and indirect
methods (well logs) is a critical component of evaluating subsurface resources. These techniques have
been traditionally confined to the hydrocarbon industry, but with the availability of low-cost PC based
instrumentation the use of geophysical logs is becoming widespread in the practice of geoscience.
The course will provide a brief theoretical review of each method preceding a laboratory in which
the actual logs will be evaluated.
Prerequisite
At least 60 credit hours including 9 hours of upper level Earth Science credits.
Course Organization
There will be a 2 hour lecture and a 2 hour laboratory.
Text
J.T. Dewan, 1983. Essentials of Modern Open-Hole Log Interpretation. PennWell Books, Tulsa,
Oklahoma.
Course Topics
1.
Introduction to well logging.
2.
Spontaneous Potential (SP) log.
3.
Resistivity logs.
4.
Gamma-Ray log.
5.
Caliper log.
6.
Density and Neutron logs.
7.
Lithologic Analysis of logs.
8.
Environmental case studies.
9.
Well log use in the petroleum and coal industries.
Grading and Work Assignments
Laboratory assignments
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60%
Mid-term examination
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15%
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Final examination ?
25%
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Department:
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Abbreviation Code: EASC
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Course #: 405 ?
Credit Hrs: 3
?
Vector: 2-0-2
Title of Course:
Basin Analysis
Calendar Description of Course:
The study of major depositional systems. Methods of analyzing basin
geometry, depositional and tectonic history; basin classification; basin models; basin characteristics.
Extensive use of western Canadian examples.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions): 75
credit hours and EASC 306
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
?
Once every S semesters
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 97-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
D.J. Thorkelson and P.
Mustard
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide the theoretical background and analytical skills necessary for the
understanding of depositional systems in basinal settings. Apilications to hydrocarbon exploration.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty ?
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff ?
None beyond already authorized staff
Library* ?
None
Audio Visual
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None
Space
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See attached memo
Equipment ?
See attached memo
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Earth Sciences Program
Fall Semester, 1997
Course Outline
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BASIN ANALYSIS
EASC 405
D.J. Thorkelson
General
This course is concerned with the analysis of the paleogeographic evolution of ancient
sedimentary basins. Emphasis is on the use of outcrops, well records and core data rather than the
formal description of stratigraphic units.
Basin analysis requires an understanding of diverse geological specialities and an atility to
assess the realtionships between varied types of evidence.
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Prerequisites
75 credit hours and EASC 306
Course Topics
1. Introduction to basins
is2. Stratigraphic methods as they apply to basin analysis
3.
Depositional systems and fades analysis within a basinal context
4.
Basin mapping methods
5.
Basin subsidence and fill models
6.
Sedimentation, plate tectonics and sea-level change
Course Text
Miall, A.D., 1990, Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis. Springer Verlag, New York (2nd Edition).
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a) Midterm examination
:30%
(b) Final examination
:40%
(c) Written laboratory assignments
:20%
(d) Field trip report
: 10%
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the course Instructor.
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Department: Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC ?
Course #:
406 ?
Credit Hrs: 3 ?
Vector: 0-0-3
Title of Course:
Field geology III
Calendar Description of Course: Methods of observing, recording and correlating geologic data. A 12 day field
school will be held immediately following the Spring examination period.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
EASC 306
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
?
Once a year
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 97-1
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
EASC faculty
3.
?
Objectives of the
Course: To provide a core course of fieldwork for the Earth Sciences Program
4.
?
Budgetary and Space Requirements
What additional
resources will be required in
the following
areas:
Faculty
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
None
Audio Visual
None
Space
See attached memo
Equipment
See attached memo
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5. ?
Approval
Date: ?
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EASC faculty
Simon Fraser University
Earth Sciences Program
Spring Semester, 1997
Course Outline ?
FIELD GEOLOGY Ill
General
EASC 406 is a field school designed to give senior undergraduates experience in applying various
theoretical concepts in the field. Emphasis is given to techniques of describing and analyzing rock
deformation in a variety of geological settings.
Prerequisites
EASC 306
Course Topics
Various site visits in the B.C. Interior.
Course Text
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There is no course text; a number of field guides will be distributed during the course.
Field-trip Fee
A fee will be levied to offset the cost of the EASC 406 field trip.
Course Grade
The course grade will be based on the assessment of a major field report.
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, Earth Sciences Program.
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Department: Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC ?
Course
#:
409
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Credit Hrs: 3 ?
Vector: 2-0.2
Title of Course: Rivers: Environments and Engineering
Calendar Description of Course: Fluid mechanics of open channel flow, channel formation and maintenance,
sediment transport and deposition, and river engineering case studies.
Nature
of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
EASC 201; GEOG 313; MATH 152; and PHYS 121
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be
offered? ?
Once every 6 semesters
Semester
in which the course will first be offered?
97-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible? E. J. Hickin
3.
Objectives of
the Course: To provide an advanced course in fluvial processes and sediment transport theory
and a review of river engineering case studies.
4.
Budcetarv and Soace Reauirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library*
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
None beyond already authorized faculty
None beyond already authorized staff
None
None
See attached memo
See attached memo
5. ?
Approval
Date;
(Department Chair) ?
(Dean) ?
(Chair, SCUS)
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EASC 409
Earth Sciences Program
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Dr. E.J. Hickin
Fall Semester, 1997
Course Outline
RIVERS: ENVIRONMENTS AND ENGINEERING
General
EASO 409 is a course in the application of fluid mechanics to open channel flow, sediment transport
theory, and river engineering.
Prerequisites
EASC 201, GEOG 313, MATH 152; PHYS 121
Course Topics
1.
The energy equation and flow transitions
2.
The momentum equation and wave phenomena
3.
Flow resistance
4.
Threshold scour conditions and the equilibrium alluvial channel
5.
Sediment transport theory
6.
Fluvial deposition
Course Text
Knighton, D., 1989, Fluvial Process and Form, Edward Arnold
Course Grade
Grades will be based on the following components:
(a)
Midterm examination ?
:25%
(b)
Laboratory assignments ?
:25%
(c)
Term project ?
:25%
(d)
Final theory examination
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:25%
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Instructor, E.J. Hickin, Earth
Sciences Program.
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Calendar Information ? Department:
Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC
?
Course #:
490 ?
Credit Hrs: 0 ?
Vector: 0
Title of Course:
Undergraduate Seminar
Calendar Description of Course: A
seminar for undergraduates in their final year of the Earth Science
Program. Visiting speakers, site visits to mines and drilling locations. Discussions of the application of Earth
Science in industry.
Nature of Course:
Lecture/lab
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
90 credit hours and majoring in Earth Sciences or Physical Geog.
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? ?
Once a year
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 97-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
Director of Earth
Sciences Program
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide the opportunity for senior undergraduates in the Earth Sciences
Program to interact with the research community and practicing geoscientists in the industrial sector
An introduction to professional practice.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
None
Audio Visual
None
Space
See attached memo
Equipment
See attached memo
5.
Date: . ?
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EASC 490
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Earth Sciences Program
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EASC faculty
Fall Semester, 1997
Course Outline
UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR
General
EASC 490 is a seminar series designed to give the opportunity for senior undergraduates in the Earth
Sciences Program to interact with the research community and practicing geoscientists in the industrial
sector. Seminars will include a discussion of professional practice in the geosciences (APEGBC).
Prerequisites
90 credit hours and majoring in Earth Sciences or Physical Geography.
Course Topics
1.
Visiting speaker series
2.
Professional practice in geoscience: ethics and responsibilities.
3.
Geoscientist in Training: expectations of the profession. Log book. Evaluation of work.
Course Grade
No grade is assigned for this course but attendance of, and participation in, the Earth Sciences
Visiting Speakers program is required for completion.
Enquiries
Further information about this course can be obtained from the Program Director, Earth Sciences
Program.
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Department:
Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC
?
Course #: 491
?
Credit Hrs: 1
?
Vector:
0- 1 - 0,
Title of Course:
Directed Readings
Calendar Descriptionof Course:
A course in which reading and research, and/or field work will be supervised
by a faculty member.
Nature of Course:
Seminar
Prerequisites (or special instructions): 75
credit hours including 30 hours in Earth Science courses; and
permission of the department
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
?
On request.
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 97-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
EASC faculty
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide the opportunity for senior undergraduates in the Earth Sciences
Program to pursue a particular topic mutually agreed upon with the supervising professor
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following
areas:
Faculty
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
None
Audio Visual
None
Space
None
Equipment
None
5, ?
Approval
Date: ?
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Department:
Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC ?
Course #: 492
?
Credit Hrs: 2 ?
Vector: 0 - 2 - 0.
Title of Course:
Directed Readings
Calendar Description of Course:
A course in which reading and research, and/or field work will be supervised
by a faculty member
Nature of Course:
Seminar
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
75
credit hours including 30 hours in Earth Science courses; and
permission of the department
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
?
On request.
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 97-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
EASC faculty
3.
Objectives of the Course:
To provide the opportunity for senior undergraduates in the Earth Sciences
Program to pursue a particular topic mutually agreed upon with the supervising professor.
4.
Budcetarv and SD ace _Reouiremen
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library*
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
None beyond already authorized faculty
None beyond already authorized staff
None
None
None
None
5, ?
App royt
Date:
(Dertment Chair)
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Department:
Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC ?
Course
#: 493 ?
Credit Hrs: 3 ?
Vector:
0- 3 - O.
Title of Course:
Directed Readings
Calendar
Description of
Course: 75 credit hours including 30 hours in Earth Science courses; and
permission of the department
Nature of Course:
Seminar
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
75 credit hours including 30 hours in Earth Science courses; and
permission of the department
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
?
On request.
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
97-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
EASC faculty
3.
Objectives of the
Course: To provide the opportunity for senior undergraduates in the Earth Sciences
Program to pursue a particular topic mutually agreed upon with the supervising professor
4.
Budetarv and Snace Reauirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library*
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
None beyond already authorized faculty
None beyond already authorized staff
None
None
None
None
5. ?
Approval
Date:
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1.
Calendar Information ?
Department:
Earth Sciences Program, Faculty of Science
Abbreviation Code: EASC
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Course #: 499 ?
Credit Hrs:
9 ?
Vector: 0 -
9 -
0
Title of Course:
Honours Thesis
Calendar Description of Course:
An in-depth investigation of a topic in Earth Science
Nature of Course:
Student project
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
105 credit hours; admittance to the Honours program, and consent of
supervisor.
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
?
As
required
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 97-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible?
EASC faculty
3.
?
Objectives of the
Course:
To provide the opportunity for senior undergraduates in the Earth Sciences
Program to pursue
advanced work on specialized topics in the Earth Sciences.
4.
?
Budgetary and
Space Requirements
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
None beyond already authorized faculty
Staff
None beyond already authorized staff
Library*
None
Audio Visual
None
Space
None
Equipment
None
.
5. ?
Approvi
Date:
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New courses: ?
STAT 203-3
Introduction to Statistics for the
Social Sciences
MATH 486-0
Job Practicum V
ACMA 395-3
Special Topics in Actuarial
Mathematics
Deletion of:
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STAT 103-3
Introduction to Statistics for the
Social Sciences
ii)
Changes to requirements for Certificate in Actuarial Mathematics
iii)
Changes in requirements for Mathematics major and honors programs
For Information:
Acting under delegated authority of Senate, SCUS has approved the following
revisions as detailed in SCUS 95-18d:
MATH 462 Change of description and prerequisite
MACM 316 Change of description and prerequisite
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Abbreviation Code:
*STAT
Course Number:
.201
Credit Hours:
_3_
Vector: 3-0-It
Title of Course: Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
Calendar
Description of Course: An introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics
aimed at students
in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive Statistics. Measures of Association. Hypothesis
tests
and confidence intervals. ?
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Nature of Course: Lecture
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
BC Math ii (or equivalent) or Basic Algebra. A research methods course such as SA
255,
CRIM
120, POL 213 orequivalent is recommended. Students in Sociology and Anthropology are expected
to take SA 255 before this course. Students with credit for ARCH 376, BUEC 232 (formerly 332),
or STAT 270 may not subsequently receive credit for this course. Students with credit for any of
STAT 101, 102, 103, or 301 may not take this course for further credit.
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What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved: STAT 103.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? Three times every two years.
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 97-1
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible:
Dean, Eaves, Lockhart, Routledge, Schwarz, Sitter, Swartz, and Weldon.
Objectives of the Course:
4.
Budgetar y
and Space requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas: None.
Faculty:
Staff:
Library:
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Space
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Detailed course-outline
1.
and
Introduction.
ratio.
Scales of measurement: nominal, ordinal, interval
2 ?
2 hours
2.
Descriptive statistics for 1 variable:
3,4.1-3.5
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2 hours.
3.
Proportional
Descriptive statistics
reduction
for
in
2
error
variables:
for measures
measures
of association.
of association.
6,7 ?
5 hours
Nominal: lambda (1 hour) Ordinal: gamma. (1 hour) Two by two
contingency tables: Yule's Q. (1 hour)
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Interval and ratio:
Pearson's correlation coefficient, r. (2 hours)
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'Note: each of
these is to be discussed-only as a descriptive statistic at this
point.
4.
sampling,
Sampling and
stratification
sample surveys. Simple random sampling, cluster
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3 hours
5
areas
The
mean.
role
under
Note:
of probability
binomial
the normal
formula
in
curve.
statistics.
not
The
included.
The
sampling
normal
distribution
curve. Findingof
the
12.1-5
10.1, 5.5,
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3 hours
6
values.
Hypothesis
One
tests.
sample
Logic
z and
of testing.
t-tests for
Fixed
means
level
and
tests
proportions.and
P-
15.4
14, 15.1, ?
4 hours
7
Whitney
Two
means,
sample
two
tests
sample
tests:
(not covered
equality
and paired
in
of
text).
two
comparison
proportions,
t-tests.
equality
Mann-of
two
15.9.215.2,15.5,
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5 hours
-10
Chi-squared
Cross-classified
test,
data:
Fisher's
hypothesis
exact test
tests
(not
for
covered
contingency
in text).
tables.
16.1, ?
.4 hours
9
Confidence Intervals for means and proportions: 1 sample
13.1-3 ?
3 hours
9
Introduction to regression analysis
7.4, 9, 16.4
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4 hours
10
Introduction to logistic regression: Gust show an example)
not in text,
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1 hour
but see
16.2
Textbook:
Descriptive and inferential statistics, 4th
ed. Loether, H. J. and McTavish, D. G. Allyn
and Bacon: 1993.
Rationale
After consultation with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the School of
Criminology, we have agreed to provide a course that emphasizes scales of measurement,
descriptive statistics for discrete data and the corresponding statistical tests and confidence
intervals and de-emphasizes experimental design. The course will replace STAT 103 for these
new
students.
suggested
Many
prerequof
the ideas
j
sjte5;s
in the
255
experimental
or CRIM 120
design
and are
section
not re-examined
of STAT 103
here.
are covered
The choice:of
in the
a 200 level number -is based primarily on sequencing; the course will follow a research methods
course numbered 2XX in several departments and precede quantitative methods courses
iumbered 3XX in most departments.
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Department: Mathematics and Statistics
Abbreviation Code: MATH Course Number: 486 Credit Hours: 0
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Title of Course: Job Practicum V
Calendar Description of Course: This is an optional fifth semester of work experience in the Co-operative Education program
available to Mathematics and Statistics students.
Nature of Course: Co-op practicum
Prerequisites (or special instructions): MATH 437 and permission of the co-op coordinator. Students must apply at least one
semester in advance..
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is approved: none
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? Every semester
Semester in which the course will first be offered? Fall 1996
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible: Co-op coordinator.
3.
Objectives of the Course: To allow additional work experience through the Co-operative Education program.
4.
Bud go= and Space requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas: No additional resources are required.
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
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Approval
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SCUS 73-34b:- (When completing this form, for instructions see Memorandum SCUS 73-34a.
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RATIONALE FOR FIFTH CO-OP PRACTICUM
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Co-operative Education is changing from the historical strict alternation of work terms with
study semesters. Many more employers and students are completing 8-month work terms
which count as twopracticums. This often leads to students working at only 2 or 3
companies. The fifth Work term allows the students one more opportunity to explore career
opportunities. We are currently placing mathematical sciences students on fifth co-ops, and
they register for the fifth Computing Science practicum. Having a fifth mathematics and
statistics practicum will allow the students to have the right course on their transcripts and
will allow us to track the students easily.
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Department: MathematiCS& Statistics
Course Number. 395
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Credit Hours: 3
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Abbreviation
Title of Course: Special Topics In Actuarial
Code:
Science
ACMA
Calendar Description of Course: Data: Topics In areas of Actuarial Science not covered in the Regular
Certificate curriculum of the department.
Nature of Course: Lecture, reading or research.
Prerequisite (or special instructions): Dependent on the topics covered.
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar If this course Is approved. None
2. SchedulIng
How frequently will the course be offered? Irregularly, as needed.
Semester in which the course will first be offered? As needed.
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering possible:
Parker. Reilly, and others depending on the topic covered.
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courses
explore
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other actuarial topics and
4. Budgetar
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and Space requirements (for InforrnflhiQfl_QDM
What additional resources will be required in the following areas: None.
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
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Department Chair
SCUS 73-34b- (When completing this form, for instructions see Memorandum SCUS 73-34a.
Attach course outline.)
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MATHEMATICS &STATISTICS
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Telephone: (604)
291-333113332
October 19, 1994
To: UGSC members
From: Gary Parker
Re: CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS.
I would like to propose some changes to the existing Certificate Program in Actuarial
Mathematics in order to make it more in line with what has been done in the last 2 years and
to reduce the number of special cases created by students who already have a degree when they
enroll in the program.
The following is a summary of the proposed changes to our present program.
1- . Remove MATH-151 and MATH-152 from the list of required courses. The students would still
have to do these courses since they are prerequisites of others.
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Add more existing courses to the list of courses students can take. These are
ACM.A-395,
MATH-308, STAT-350 and STAT-450.
3-
Create a new course ACMA-395 Special Topics in Actuarial Science. This is to accommodate
students transferring from other universities with many waivers and/or transfer credits.
It would also benefit students who need just one ACMA course to graduate and cannot take
any of the few ACMA courses offered in their last semester or two. It would rarely, if
ever, be offered as a regular course. When offered, it would be a reading course.
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Add a' minimum grade of C+ to the existing prerequisite ACMA-3I0 for the course ACMA-320.
This is already done but not in the calendar.
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Some minor editorial changes in the calendar.
The new calendar entries are given on the enclosed page with the changes. in bold.
Ga$' Parker
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS
p.
166 of the 1994-1995 calendar
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Certificate In Actuarial Mathematics
This certificate program prepares the students for most of the Society of Actuaries
Assoclateship examinations (SOA courses through 165) or the Casualty Actuarial Sociçty
Associateship examinations (parts 1 through 4).
Students enrolling in this program should
already have completed MATH 151, MATH 152 or their equivalents and have knowledge of
one programming language.
To obtain the certificate,
12 of
the following courses must be
completed.
Each of:
ACMA 310-3
Mathematics of Compound Interest
ACMA 320-3
Actuarial Mathematics I
MATH 232-3
Elementary Linear Algebra
STAT 270-3
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
STAT 280-3
Applied Probability Models
At least four of:
ACMA 315- 3
Credibility Theory and Loss Distributions
ACMA 325- 3
Actuarial Mathematics
II
ACMA 335-3
Risk Theory
ACMA 345- 3
Survival Models
ACMA 355- 3
Graduation of Life Tables
ACMA 365- 3
Mathematics of Demography
ACMA 395- 3
Special Topics in Actuarial Science
At least one of:
MACM 316-3
Numerical Analysis I
MATH 308-3
Linear Programming
STAT 330-3
Linear Models in Applied Statistics I
STAT 350-3
Linear Models in Applied Statistics
II
STAT 450-3
Statistical Theory
Note: Students enrolled in an honors, major, or minor program in Mathematics may
count these MATH, MACM
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or STAT courses both toward the Certificate in Actuarial
Mathematics and for the Mathematics program. The ACMA courses may be used to satisfy
upper division requirements for minor in Mathematics, or for the honors, major, or minor
Mathematics programs with the Statistics option.
Students with a degree may get waivers and/or transfer credits. In all cases, the
students must take a minimum of 9 courses while enrolled in the certificate program. At
least 6 of the courses must be taken at SFU of which a minimum of 4 must be ACMA
courses. ?
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Page 174 of the 1994-1995 calendar:
In ACMA 320: Prerequisites: ACMA 310
(with a grade of C+ or higher).
MATH 232 and STAT
280 must precede or be taken concurrently.
Note:
bold face
indicates the changes.
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS
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166 of
Minor
the calendar.Option:
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ACMA 315-3
Credibility Theory and Loss Distributions
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To: -
Certificate in Actuarial Mathematics
This certificate program prepares the students for most of the Society of actuaries Associateship
examinations (SOA courses through 165) or the Casualty Actuarial Society Associateshlp examinations
(parts 1 through 4).
Students enrolling in this program must already have completed MATH 151,
MATH 152
or their equivalents and have knowledge of one programming language.
To obtain the
certificate,
12
of
the following courses must be completed.
Each of:
ACMA 310-3
Mathematics of Compound Interest
ACMA 320-3
Actuarial Mathematics
I
MATH 232-3
Elementary Linear Algebra
STAT 270-3
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
STAT 280-3
Applied Probability Models
At least four of:
ACMA 315- 3
Credibility Theory and Loss Distributions
ACMA 325- 3
Actuarial Mathematics II
ACMA 335- 3
Risk Theory
ACMA 345- 3
Survival Models
ACMA 355- 3
Graduation of Life Tables
ACMA 365- 3
Mathematics of Demography
ACMA 395- 3
Special Topics in Actuarial Science
At least one of:
MACM 316-3 Numerical Analysis I
MATH 308-3 Linear Programming
STAT 330-3 Linear Models In Applied Statistics I
STAT 350-3 Linear Models in Applied Statistics II
STAT 450-3 Statistical Theory
Note: Students enrolled in an honors, major, or minor program in Mathematics may count these
MATH, MACM, or STAT courses both toward the Certificate in Actuarial Mathematics and for the
Mathematics program. The ACMA courses may be used to satisfy upper division requirements for
minor In Mathematics, or for the honors,major, or minor Mathematics programs with the
Statistics option.
Students with a degree may get waivers and/or transfer credits. In
all
cases, the students
must take a minimum of 9 courses while enrolled in the certificate program. At least 6 of the
courses must be taken at SFU of which a minimum of 4-must be ACMA courses.
Page 174 of the calendar:
In ACMA 320: Prerequisites: ACMA 310
(with a grade of C+ or higher).
MATH 232 and STAT 280 must
precede or be taken concurrently.
In ACMA 365: replace consensus by
census
The
Bold
characters indicate changes to the 19941995 Calendar.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
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Sept. 21, 1995
To: ?
M. Plischke
From: N. Reilly
Chair, Faculty of Science,
Chair, Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Committee
Committee,
Department of Mathematics and
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Statistics
Subject: Change In Requirements
The changes in the requirements for the Mathematics major and honors
programs detailed in the attached document were approved by the Department at
its meeting on Monday, September 18, 1995.
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The purpose of these changes is to allow mathematics majors and honors
students to count Actuarial Mathematics courses towards their upper division
mathematics requirements.
Attachment
cc: K. Heinrich, Chair
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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Change in Requirements for Mathematics Major Program and Honors Program
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Currently portions of the requirements read as follows (95/96 Calendar, page 165):
(iv)
In the case of
major
students - to obtain a total of at least 44 (BSc) or
45
(BA) semester hours of
credit in upper division courses of which at least 30 hours must be in upper division Mathematics or
Statistics courses or Mathematics/Computing Science (MACM) courses;....
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(v)
In the case of
honors
students - to obtain a total of at least 60 semester hours of credit in upper
division courses of which at least 50 hours must be in upper division Mathematics or Statistics
courses or Mathematics/Computing Science (MACM) courses;
We propose to change this to read (new wording is italicized):
(iv)
In the case of
major
students- to obtain a total of at least 44 (BSc) or
45
(BA) semester hours of
credit in upper division courses of which at least 30 hours must be in upper division Mathematics
(MATH),
Statistics
(STAT),
Actuarial Mathematics (A CMA), or
Mathematics/Computing Science
(MACM) courses;.
(v)
In the case of
honors
students - to obtain a total of at least 60 semester hours of credit in upper
division courses of which at least 50 hours must be in upper division Mathematics
(MATH),
Statistics
(STAT),
Actuarial Mathematics (ACMA),
or Mathematics/Computing Science (MACM)
courses;
Here are reasons supporting this change.
(1)
Other students in this department, i.e. Mathematics minors, and Statistics
majors/honors/minors, can use ACMA courses to fulfill their upper division requirements.
(2)
ACMA courses are mathematical courses offered by this department.
(3)
Based on students' comments, the ACMA courses are certainly as demanding as other courses
offered by this department.
(4)
Mathematics major or honors students at other Universities with actuarial programs (e.g. Waterloo,
Concordia, University of Montréal, Laval, Ball State University) can take actuarial courses for
credit towards their mathematics degree.
(5)
The ACMA course that is most likely to be taken by Mathematics major or honors students is
ACMA 310 which contains interesting applications to "real-life' problems of calculus.
(6)
This will not represent a way out of MATH courses for these students since they have to take 400
division courses usually with 300 division prerequisites in MATH (not ACMA).
(7)
This will simplify the administrative task of advising our students and perhaps of checking the
requirements for graduation.
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Department of Physics
SCUS Reference:
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SCUS95-18e
SCAP Reference:
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Computing Science Requirements for Physics Majors and Honors
For Information:
Acting under delegated authority of Senate, SCUS has approved the'following
revisions as detailed in SCUS 95 - 18 e:
PFIYS 331 Change of prerequisites
PHYS 431 Change of prerequisites
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Physics Department Undergraduate Course and Program Modifications
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The following changes to courses and to the Physics Majors and Honors
Programs have been approved by the department and should be discussed at the
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Curriculum Committee meeting of October 2.
1. Computing Science Requirements for Physics Majors and Honors
Proposal: To add CMPT 101 or CMPT 102 to the Lower Division Requirements
for both Physics Majors and Honors Programs and to change the calendar entry
on page 166 of the 1995/1996 calendar entitled "Computer Skills"
From: "Computing skills such as those obtained in CMPT 102 will be expected of
students entering the second year Physics courses."
To: "Computing skills such as those obtained in either of the required lower
division courses CMPT 101 or 102 will be expected of students entering the
second year Physics courses. The Department recognizes that some students
become proficient in a high-level programming language such as those taught in
CMPT 101 and 102 through self-study. Such individuals should consult the
section of the Calendar (page 32) dealing with Course Challenge."
Rationale: A significant fraction of our students graduate without taking even
one formal computer science course. We believe that it is essential that all
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students attain at least a minimum level of competence in either Fortran (CMPT
102) or C (CMPT 101).
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