S88-53
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
To: ?
Senate ?
From:
J.W.G. Ivany
Chair, SCAP
Subject: Department of Mathematics
and Date:
November 17, 1988
Statistics - Curriculum Revisions
Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Academic Planning/Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies gives rise to the following motion:
Motion:
that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors curriculum revisions in Department of Mathematics
and Statistics
as set forth in
S.88-53
including the proposed
new Applied Mathematics Honors and Major Programs.
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k) THEORETICAL COMPUTING SCIENCE
CMPT 406-3 Computational Geometry.
409-3 Special Topics in Theoretical
Computing Science.
MACM 300-3 Formal Language and
Automata with Applications.
I) ?
INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS
CMPT 305-3
Computing Simulation and
Modelling.
340-3
Computers in Biomedicine.
351-3
Introduction to Computer
Graphics.
362 . 3
Computers in Education.
451-3
Interactive Graphics and
Animation Systems.
SCuS
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
To: R. Heath, Secretary
to Senate
Subject: Calendar Change:
Department of Mathematics and
Statistics
From: P. Dobud, Administrative
Assistant to the Dean of
Science
Date: October 12, 1988
This Is to inform you that the Faculty of Science, at its meeting held on Tuesday October 11, 1988
has approved the following calendar changes for the DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND
STATISTICS. I would appreciate it very much if you would place these motions in the agenda of
the next SCUS meeting for consideration and approval.
I)
That the title for the courses MATH 198-3 and MATH 398-3 be changed
(Paper
.
FSC 7-88)
From: ?
To
MATH 198-3 Selected Topics in Mathematicas ?
MATH 198-3 Selected Topics in Mathematics
and Statistics
fl"
?
MATH 398-3 Selected Topics in Mathematicas
?
MATH 398-3 Selected Topics in Mathematics
and Statistics
ii)
To approve the following correction In the MACM calendar entry:
(Paper FSC 8-88)
From: ?
To:
k) THEORETICAL COMPUTING SCIENCE
Required courses
CMPT 406-3 Computational Geometry
409-3 Special Topics in Theoretical
Computing Science.
MACM 30O-3 Formal Language and
Automata with Applications.
I) INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS
Required courses
CMPT ?
5-3
Computing Simulation and
Modelling.
340-3
Computers in Biomedicine.
351-3
Introduction to Computer
823
GraPilics
Computers in Education.
451 .3 lhteractive Graphics and
Animation Systems.
U^
To approve the Applied Mathematics Honors and Major Program as
follows :. ( Paper FSC 9-88)
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APPLIED MATHEMATICS HONORS
AND MAJOR PROGRAMS
The Applied Mathematics program leading to a
B.Sc. degree in Applied Mathematics offers
a solid background in Mathematics with an
orientation towards the applied aspects of
Mathematics for students planning careers
in technology industries, Numerical Analysis,
Theoretical and Applied Mathematics.
The required courses for the B.Sc. degree in
Applied Mathematics are as follows:
A. HONORS PROGRAM IN APPLIED
MATHEMATICS
Lower Division required courses
(38-39 semester hours plus electives)
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
152-3 ?
Calculus II
232-3 Elementary Linear Algebra
242-3 ?
Introduction to Analysis
251-3
?
Calculus III
252-3 Vector Calculus
STAT 270-3 ?
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
PHYS 120-3 ?
Physics I.
121-3 ?
Physics Ii
CMPT 102-3 Introduction to Programming for Science Students
?
or CMPT 101-4 Introduction to a High Level Programming Language A?
or CMPT 103-4 Introduction to a High Level Programming Language B
*
At
MATH
least two
262-4
of:
Engineering Mechanics I
*
*
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265-4
263-4 Engineering
Engineering
Mechanics
Mechanics
Ii
Ill
Upper
Division required courses
(48 to 52 semester hours plus electives)
MATH 310-3
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 313-3 Differential Geometry
MATH 314-3
Boundary Value Problems
MATH
320-3 Advanced Calculus of One Variable
MATH 322-3
Complex Variables
MATH 361-3
Mechanics of Deformable Media
MACM 316-3
Numerical Analysis I
At least one of:
MATH 308-3 Linear Programming
MATH 416-3 Numerical Analysis Ii
STAT 380-3 Introduction to Stochastic Processes
At least four of:
MATH 309-3
Continuous Optimization
MATH
408-3
Discrete Optimization
MATH 415-3
Ordinary differential Equations
MATH 418-3 Partial Differential Equations
MATH 419-3
Linear Analysis
MATH
424-3 Applications of Complex Analysis
MATH
438-3
Linear Algebra
STAT 330-3 Linear Models in Applied Statistics
At least four of:
.
?
* MATH
MATH
362-3
462-3
Fluid Mechanics I
Fluid Mechanics II
MATH 466-4
Tensor Analysis
MATH 467-3
Vibrations
MATH
468-4 Continuum Mechanics
MATH 470-4 Variational Calculus
MATH 471-4 Special Relativity
PHYS 413-3
Advanced Mechanics
The students choices from the above courses must include
at least five courses at the 400 level. In addition, the number
of credit hours must total at least 132, of which at least 6 hours
must be in a Faculty other than the Faculty of Science and at
least 60 hours must be at the upper division.
B.
MAJOR PROGRAM
IN
APPLIED
MATHEMATICS
Lower Division
required courses
(38-39 semester hours plus electives)
MATH 151 . 3
Calculus I
152-3
Calculus II
232-3
Elementary Linear Algebra
242-3
Introduction to Analysis
251-3
Calculus Ill
252-3
Vector Calculus
STAT 270-3
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
PHYS 120-3
Physics I
121-3
Physics II
CMPT 102-3
introduction to Programming for Science Students
or ?
CMPT 101-4
.
Introduction to a High Level Programming Language A
or
?
CMPT 103-4
Introduction to a High Level Programming Language B
At least two of:
**
*
?
?
?
MATH
265-4263-4262-4
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Mechanics
Mechanics
II
Ill
Upper Division required courses
(30 to 32 semester hours plus electives)
MATH 310-3
Introduction to Ordinary Differential
Equations
MATH 313-3 Differential Geometry
MATH 314-3
Boundary Value Problems
MATH 320-3
Advanced Calculus of One Variable
MATH 322-3
Complex Variables
MACM 316-3
Numerical Analysis I
At least two of:
MATH
308-3
Linear Programming
MATH
309-3 Continuous Optimization
MATH
408-3
Discrete Optimization
MATH 415-3
Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 416-3
Numerical Analysis II
MATh
418-3
Partial Differential Equations
MATH
419-3 Linear Analysis
MATH 424-3 Applications of Complex Analysis
MATH 438-3
Linear Algebra
STAT 380-3
Introduction to Stochastic Processes
At least two of:
MATH 361-3 Mechanics of Deformable Media
MATH 362-3
Fluid Mechanics I
MATH
462-3
Fluid Mechanics II
MATH 466-4 Tensor Analysis
MATH
467-3
Vibrations
MATH 468-4
Continuum Mechanics
MATH
470-4
Variational Calculus
MATH 471-4
Special Relativity
PHYS 413-3
Advanced Mechanics
The students choices from the above courses must include
at least three courses at the 400 level. In addition, the number
of credit hours must total at least 120, of which at least 6 hours
must be in a Faculty other than the Faculty of Science and at
least 44 hours must be at the upper division.
*The package MATH 262, 263, 265 and 362 is well suited
for students interested in engineering type of problems.
Thank you
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cc: Dr. B. Frindt, Chair, Faculty of Science Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Dr. A. Freedman, Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Dr. M. Singh, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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SIEMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
To: ?
Dr. R. Frindt, Chair
?
From: M. Singh, Chair
Faculty of Science UGCC
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Math & Stats UGSC
Subject:
CHANGE IN COURSE TITLES
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Date: ?
22 September 1988
Please find enclosed the proposal for change in course titles for Math 198-3
and Math 398-3.
Since we have now developed special topic courses such as Stats 290, Stats
390, and Stats 490, the course titles for Math 198 and Math 398 should be changed
from "Selected Topics in Mathematics and Statistics" to Selected Topics in
Mathematics". This change shall be consistent with the present description of
courses in Mathematics versus courses in Statistics.
Ms. Bobbie Grant, Senate Secretary, has indicated to me that no new course
proposal forms are necessary for a simple title change only.
PS 8 8ä'
SThION FIRASIER UNIVERSITY
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
To:
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Dr. R. Frindt, Chair ?
From: M. Singh, Chair
Faculty of Science UGCC
?
Math & Stats UGSC
Subject: CALENDAR ENTRY
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Date: ?
22 September 1988
MATHEMATIcS AND COMPYI1NG
SCIENCE PROGRAM
On page 130 of the Calendar, the groups k) and 1) have an error. The
words "required courses" should be omitted from each of these groups. This was
apparently a typing error since these courses were not required in the first place.
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STIMON FAS1R UNIVERSITY
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
To: ?
Dr. R. Frindt, Chair
?
From: M. Singh, Chair
Faculty of Science UGCC
?
Math & Stats UGSC
Subject:
APPLIED MATHEMATICS HONORS
?
Date: ?
22 September 1988
AN]) MAJOR PROGRAM
Please find enclosed a proposal for Applied Mathematics Honors and Major Programs that I
would like the Faculty of Science to consider and hopefully approve.
The programs proposed are for a B.Sc. degree in Applied Mathematics. They are not an
'option' within the degree of B.Sc. in Mathematics.
Applied Mathematics consists of areas of mathematics which are closely related to other
fields. Traditionally these fields of application have been mainly in the physical sciences and
engineering, but nowadays sophisticated mathematical tools are used over a wide spectrum of
disciplines. Applied Mathematicians are in increasing demand and the good student in the field is
virtually sure of an interesting career whether he chooses industrial research, government
laboratory or university.
The courses which constitute these programs are already in existence. The Department of
Mathematics and Statistics offers sufficient courses at the undergraduate level for a student to
specialize in Applied Mathematics. Details of a program for students interested in the Applied
Mathematics of physics and engineering are given below, in addition, there are joint honors degree
programs in Mathematics and Computer Science and in Mathematical Physics, both of which can
include a substantial number of Applied Mathematics courses. A concentration in Applied
Mathematics can also provide an excellent basis for a career in Engineering, and the programs in
Engineering Science at SFU make considerable use of courses in this area. At the present moment a
student who may take these courses receives a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics. What is being
proposed is that such a degree be called B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics. The later shall constitute a
more appropriate and fair description of the programs. During the last decade or so, not only
Applied Mathematics has assumed an entity somewhat different from the descriptive of general
mathematics, but many employers in the industrial world are beginning to demand such specific
training in Applied Mathematics. A formal recognition of these programs shall provide a true
description of a student's training.
M. Singh
cc: A.R. Freedman, Chair, Mathematics and Statistics
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S!ON
PRASER
UNIVERSITY
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
To: ?
R. Frindt ?
From: K.L. Weldon
Faculty of Science Curriculum Ctte.
Subject:
CHANGE IN THE MSSC PROGRAM
Date: ?
13 September 1988
Two minor changes need to be made in the current Management and
Systems Science program in order to bring it in line with recent changes in
statistics courses.
Current Program (see attached)
Proposed Changes
(1)
Lower division Math requirement
Stat 270-3 replaces Math 272-3
(2)
Upper division Math requirement
STAT 330-3 replaces Math 372-3
Rationale
Math 272-3 has been replaced in the calendar by STAT 270-3,
Introduction
to Probability and Statistics ,
which is essentially the same course.
Math 372-3 has been replaced in the calendar by STAT 330-3,
Linear Models
in Applied Statistics,
which is a substantially revised version of Math 372-3. It is
felt that the course represents a strengthening of the MSSC program. The change
in prerequisite (Math 232-3 required instead of Math 251-3) will not change the
MSSC program as Math 251 is already a requirement.
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K.L. Weldon
SION IPIASER UNIVERSITY
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
To: ?
R. Frindt ?
From: K.L. Weldon
Faculty of Science Curriculum Ctte.
Subject:
FACULTY OF SCIENCE UGCC
MSSC.
Date: ?
16 September 1988
In addition to the course renumbering that I advised you about in a recent
I
memo (13 Sept.), there are some other changes in the calendar that are needed.
In the paragraph about recommended courses (see p.127 of the 88/89 calendar):
MATH 304-3
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should be replaced by
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STAT 410-3
MATH 404-3
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should be replaced by
?
STAT ,9ç3
MATH 472-3
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should be replaced by STAT
W.
I hope all these changes will appear in the 1989/90 calendar.
K.L. Weldon
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KLW/cll
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24/2/88
PROPOSED CHANGE IN VECTORS FOR MATH
232-3
and
155-3
Current:
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MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biolo
g
ical Sciences (3-1-0)
MATH 232-3 Elementar
y
Linear Algebra (3-1-0)
Proposed:
MATH 155-3 Calculus 11 for the Biological Sciences (3.01t)
MATH 232-3 Elementary Linear Algebra (301t)
RATIONALE: The vector change for Math
155-3
was already
approved by the Department. However, a clerical error caused
Math
155
to be omitted from the memo which went from the Faculty
of Science to SCUS and, hence, the vector change for this course was
not approved by Senate and will not appear in the next calendar.
This course is taught in the Applied Calculus Workshop and should
have the same vector as Math
154, 155,
and
157, i.e.
3-0-1t.
Math
232-3
has been taught in the Calculus Workshop for several
semesters now. This experiment has proven very successful, and it is
time to acknowledge the permanent change in the way this course
will be taught by changing the vector to
3-0-1t.
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24/2/88
Changes in Prerequisites for Math Co-op Courses
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Math 336-0 Job Practicum I
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Current: ?
Prerequisites: Students must apply to the Department
of
Mathematics and
Statistics at least one semester in advance. They will normally be required
to have completed 60 semester hours of
credit with a GPA
of
2.5. This
course will be graded on a pass/withdraw basis. A course fee is required.
Proposed:
Prerequisites: Students must apply to and receive permission from the
Department
of
Mathematics and Statistics at least one semester in advance.
They will normally be required to have completed 45 semester hours
of
credit with a GPA
of
2.5. This course will be graded on a pass/withdraw
basis. A course fee is required.
Math 337-0 Job Practicum II
?
Current: ?
Prerequisites: MATH 336 and completion
of
75 credits; students must apply
to the Department
of
Mathematics and Statistics at least one semester in
advance. This course will be graded on a pass/withdraw basis. A course fee
- ?
is required.
Proposed:
Prerequisites: MATH 336 and permission
of
the Co-op Coordinator; students
must apply at least one semester in advance. This course will be graded on a
pass/withdraw basis. A course fee is required.
Math 436-0 Job Practicum III
?
Current:
?
Prerequisites: MATH 337 and completion
of
90 credits; students must apply
to the Department
of
Mathematics and Statistics at least one semester in
advance. This course will be graded on a pass/withdraw basis. A course fee
is required.
Proposed:
Prerequisite: MATH 337 and permission
of
the Co-op Coordinator; students
must apply at least one semester semester in advance. This course will be
graded on a pass/withdraw basis. A course fee is required.
Math 437-0 Job Practicum IV
?
Current: ?
Prerequisites: MATH 436 and completion
of
105 credits; students must
apply to the Department
of
Mathematics and Statistics at least one semester
in advance. This course will be graded on a pass/withdraw basis. A course
fee is required.
Proposed:
Prerequisites: MATH 436 and permission
of
the Co-op Coordinator; students
must apply at least one semester in advance. This course
will
be graded on a
pass/withdraw basis. A course fee is required.
Rationale:
The present prerequisite for Math 336 of 60 credit hours is too
restrictive as some students will be ready to begin Co-op participation after fewer credit
hours.
The credit hour restrictions in the prerequisites for Math 337, 436, and 437 are not
adhered to and would technically preclude a back to back sequence of Co-op semesters.
The only prerequisites in practice arc the completion of the previous Co-op term (or its
equivalent) and permission of the Co-op Coordinator.
24/2/88
Proposed Change in Prerequisite for STAT 302-3
Current:
?
Prerequisites. STAT 101 (or MATH 101) or STAT 102 (or
MATH 102) or STAT 270 (or MATH 272) or ARC 376 or
BUEC 232 (formerly 332). Students with credit for MATH
302 may not take STAT 302 for further credit.
Proposed: Same as above but add
"or STAT 103".
Rationale:
STAT 103 is a course duplicate of both STAT 101 and
STAT 102 and, therefore, will serve equally well as a
prerequisite for STAT 302.
