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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
To:
Senate ?
From:
Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Studies
Subject:
Department of Physics -
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Date:
November 6, 1985
Calendar Changes
Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduafe Studies at its meeting of
October 29, 1985 gives rise to the following motions:
nOTION 1:
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of Governors,
as set forth in 5.85-55, the proposed minimum grade requirements."
MOTION 2:
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of Governors
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as set forth in 5.85-55, that a statement on computer skills be added
under Physics Major and Physics Honors requirements."
MOTION 3:
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of Governors,
as set forth in 5.85-5 5, the recommended courses for an Applied Physics
Option."
FOR INFORMATION
Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of October 29, 1985 the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved -
Changes in prerequisites for PHYS 331-3 AND 332-3.
 
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
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To: R. Heath
Secretary to Senate
Subject:
Calendar Changes: Department
of PHYSICS
From: P.Dobud, Administrative
Assistant to the Dean of
Science
Date:
October 1 6,1 985
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Please find attached the documentation related to the following calendar changes for the
Department of PHYSICS which were approved by the Faculty of Science meeting held
on October 15,1985.
I would appreciate it very much if you would place these items on the agenda of the next
SCUS meeting for consideration and approval.
1) Minimum Orade requirements. (PAPER: FSC-85-17)
That the minimum grade requirement for Physics courses be approved as
follows:
Students wishing to register for Physics courses must have obtained a
grade of C- or better in prerequisite courses.
2)_ChansALprerequisites: a) PHYS 331-3 and b)_PHYS 332-3
What the prerequisite for PHYS 331-3, Electronics Laboratory, be
changed as follows:
From: At
least 3 semester hours of creo'it in 200
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too
Physics Laboratories. PHYS 326 must precede or be
taken concurrently.
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At least 2 semester hours of credit in 200 division Physics
Laboratories. PHYS 326 must precede or be taken
concurrently.
b)That the prerequisites for PHYS 332-3, Intermediate Laboratory, be
changed as follows:
From: At least 3 semester hours of credit in 200 division
Physic Laboratories PHYS 355 must precede or be
Wen concurrently.
At least 2 semester hours of credit in 200 division Physics
Laboratories. PHYS 355 must precede or be taken concurrently.
3) Computer Skills. (PAPER: FSC-85-18)
That the following statement on computing skills be added under Physics
Major and Physics Honors requirements:
 
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Computing skills such as those obtained in CMPT. 102 will be expected of
students entering the second year Physics courses.
4) Applied Physics Option. (PAPER: FSC -85-19)
To approve the following calendar entry for an Applied Physics option
within the Physics Major Program:
PHYSICS
MAJOR-APPLIED
PHYSICS OPTION
The Applied Physics Option offers a solid background in physics combined
with an orientation toward the applied aspects of physics necessary for
students planning careers in high technology industries after completing
their B.Sc. degrees. It is recommended that students also enrol in the COOP
program in order to acquire
valuable industrial experience.
RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR APPLIED PHYSICS
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LOWER DIVISION COURSES: (48 semester hours)
CHEM 104-3 General Chemistry I
105-3 General Chemistry II
115-2 General Chemistry Laboratory I
CMPT 102-3 Introduction to Programming for Science Students
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291-1
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Introduction ?
to Digital Circuit' Design
MATH 151-3
calculus I
152-3 calculus II
232-3 Linear Algebra
251-3 calculus III
252-3 Vector calculus I
PHYS 120-3 Physics I
121-3 Physics II
131-3
General Physics Laboratory
211-3
Intermediate
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Mechanics
221-3 Intermediate ?
Electricity and Magnetism
233-2 Introductory ?
Physics Laboratory A
234-2 Introductory ?
Physics Laboratory B
UPPER
DIVISION COURSES : (45 to 47 semester hours)
CMPT 390-3 Digital Circuits and Systems*
391-3 Microcomputer
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Hardware Worksho
MATH 310-3
Introduction, to Ordinary Differential ?
Equations
316-3 Numerical Analysis I
PHYS 324-3
Electromagnetics
326-3
Electronics and Instrumentation
331-3 Electronics ?
Laboratory
332-3 Intermediate ?
Laboratory
344-3
Thermal Physics ?
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355-3 Optics
385-3
Quantum Physics
431-4
Advanced Physics Laboratory I
and either
NUSC 341-3
Introduction ?
to
Radiochemistry. ?
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342-3
Introduction ?
to Nuclear Science
346-2
Radiochemistry ?
Laboratory
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or three of
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PHYS 365-3 Semiconductor Device Physics
455-3 Laser Physics
465-3 Solid State Physics
432-4 Advanced Physics Laboratory II (project)
Non-Science Electives
-A minimum
of 6 semester hours of electives from
the Féculty of Arts.
In addition to the courses listed above, the students must elect sufficient
unspecified courses in any division to complete a minimum of 120
semester hours total credit.
*CMPT 290-3 and CMPT 390-3- The prerequisite CMPT 105-3 may be
waived provided that CMPT 102-3 has been taken.
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Thank you.
cc. Dr. R. Frindi, Chairman, Faculty of Science Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.
Dr.J.C. Irwin ,Chairman, Department of Physics.
 
SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
Dr. P. Dobud
To. Adm Iii ltrt1ve
,sttnt
to the Dean of Science
CHANCES
CALENDAR
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Subiect
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R. F. Frindt, Acting Chairman
From
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Department of Physics
1985 O'i
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Date..................................................
The following motions were passed by the Physics Department:
1.
Minimun Grade Requirement:
Students wishing to register for Physics courses must have obtained
grades of C- or better In prerequisite courses. 9t9dets--wi4-1-R0
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left
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Rationale:
Students with D grades in prerequisite courses are not
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adequately prepared for subsequent courses.
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(a)
That the
prerequisite for
FHYS
331-3
(Electronics Laboratory) be
changed:
from:
At least 3 semester hours
of credit
in 200 division Physics
Laboratories. PHYS 326 must precede
or be taken concurrently.
to:
At least 2 semester hours
of credit
in 200 division Physics
Laboratories. PHYS 326 must precede
or be taken concurrently.
(b)
That the prerequisite for
FI-IYS 332-3 (Intermediate Laboratory)
be changed:
from: At least 3 semester hours of credit in 200 division Physics
Laboratories. PHYS 355 must precede or be taken concurrently.
to: ?
At least 2 semester hours of credit in 200 division Physics
Laboratories. R-IYS 355 must precede or be taken concurrently.
Rationale:
The change In laboratory prerequisite fits In with an
earlier credit change in our 2nd year labs. from 3 hours to
2 hours, and allows Chemical Physics students direct access
to PHYS 331-3 and PHYS 332-3.
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R. F.
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Frindt
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Chairman, SCUS
SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM (Prerequisite Change)
1. Calendar Information
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Physics
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Abbreviation Code:PHYS
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Course Number: 3-31 ?
Credit Hours: 3
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Vector:
0-0-4
Title of Course:
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Electronics Laboratory
Calendar Description of Course:
Nature of Course
Pr
erequisites (or special instructions): At least 2 semester hours of credit
Concurrently.
in 200 division Physics laboratory.
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PHYS 326-must precede or be taken
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?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available, to make the proposed offering
possible?
3.
Objectivesof the Course.
4.
BudgetaryandSpaceRequirements (
for-
information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
5. Ap2jL oval
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1985
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Attach
SCUS 73--34b:-
'course outline).(When
completing this form, for
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nstructions see Memorandum SCUS 73-34a.
 
SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
(Prerequisite Change)
1.
Calendar Information
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Department:
Physics
Abbreviation Code: PHYS Course Number:
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332
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Credit Hours:3 ?
Vector:
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Title of Course:
Intermediate Laboratory
Calendar Description of Course:
Nature of Course
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
At least
2
semester hours of credit in 200 division Physics laboratory.
Phys 355
must precede or be taken concurrently.
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?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible?
3.
Objectives of the Course
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
Approval
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6 1985
Date:
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Department Chairman ?
Dean
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Chairman, SCUS
SCUS 73-34b:-- (When completing this form, for instructionssee Memorandum SCUS 73-34a.
Attach course outline).
 
SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
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To ....... Dr. R. F.. Frindt, Chairman
FáóuIty
.....Sc1éhe..........................
Undergraduate Curriculum-Committee
Sub1ect. .
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ADDITION ?
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3. C. Irwin, Chairman
From...................................................
Department of Physics
1985 09 25
Date..................................................
The Physics Department will be making greater use of computers In under-
graduate studies, particularly in our laboratories and upper-level courses and
would like the following statement included in the calendar for both the Physics
Major and Honors programs: -
"Computing skills such as those
obtained in CWT 102 will be expected
of students entering the second-year
Physics courses."
J. C. IRWIN
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c.c. Ms. N. J. Fisher
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MEMORANDUM
Dr. R. F.
Frindt, Chairman
To
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rauity
or
Séië1Ôe
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Undergraduate
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clum Committee
APPLI PHSI
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OTION
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Subject ?
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ED
J.
C. Irwin, Chairman
From......
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Department of Physics
1985 09 23
Date...................................................
• Attached is a proposal for an Applied Physics option within the
Major Physics program. There is considerable student interest in
applied physics and, as indicated In the preamble, we think that the
Applied Physics option will provide students with a solid background
for careers In
high
technology industries.
J. C.
IRWIN
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Enclosure
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PROPOSAL
PHYSICS MAJOR - APPLIED PHYSICS OPTION
The Applied Physics option offers a solid background in physics com-
bined with an orientation toward the applied aspects of physics neces-
sary for students planning careers in high technology industries after
completing their B.Sc. degrees. It is recommended that students also
enrol in the COOP program In order to acquire valuable industrial
experience.
REQUIRED COURSES FOR APPLIED PHYSICS
LOVER DIVISION COURSES
(48 semester hours)
CHEM 104-3 General Chemistry I
105-3 General Chemistry II
115-2 General Chemistry Laboratory I
CMPT 102-3 Introduction to Programming for Science Students
290-3 Introduction to Digital Systems
291-1 Introduction to Digital Circuit Design
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
152-3 Calculus II
232-3 Linear Algebra
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251-3 Calculus III
252-3 Vector Calculus I
PHYS 120-3 Physics I
121-3 Physics II
131-2 General Phys
211-3 Intermediate
221-3 Intermediate
233-2 Introductory
234-2 Introductory
ics Laboratory
Mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism
Physics Laboratory A
Physics Laboratory B
UPPER DIVISION COURSES
(45 to 47 semester hours)
Core
CMPT 390-3 Digital Circuits and Systems *
391-3 Microcomputer Hardware Workshop
MATH 310-3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
MACM 316-3 Numerical Analysis I
PHYS 324-3
326-3
331-3
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332-3
.
? 344-3
355-3
385-3
431-4
El ectromagnet ics
Electronics and Instrumentation
Electronics Laboratory
Intermediate Laboratory
Thermal Physics
Optics
Quantum Physics
Advanced Physics Laboratory I
 
PROPOSAL - PHYSICS MAJOR - APPLIED PHYSICS OPTION
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NUSC 341-3 Introduction to Radlochemistry
342_3 Introduction to Nuclear Science
346-2 Radiochemistry Laboratory
or
three of:
PHYS 365-3 Semiconductor Device Physics
455-3 Laser Physics
465-3 Solid State Physics
432-4 Advanced Physics Laboratory II (protect)
Non-Science Electives -
A minimum of 6 semester hours of electives
from the Faculty of Arts.
In addition to the courses listed above, the students must elect suf-
ficient unspecified courses in any division to complete a. minimum of
120 semester hours total credit.
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*
CMPT 290-3 and CMPT 390-3 - The prerequisite CMPT 105-3 may be waived
provided that CMPT 102-3 has been taken.
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