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MEMORANDUM
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERthADUATE
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DEPARTMENT OF
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DISCONTINUE MATH 101 AS LOWER DIVISION
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CRIM_220-3;CRIM_220-3_TO_BE_ACCEPTABLE
PREREQUISITE FOR PSYC 210 IN LIEU OF PSYC 201;
COURSE NUMBER
CHANGE
Action undertaken by the
SenatVCommittee
on Undergraduate Studies
at its meeting of December 15, 1981, giys rise to the following motion:
"That Senate approve and ^commend approval to the
Board of Governors, as sft forth in S.82-,, proposed
changes to disco
nt
inue
101 as a lower division
required course and
a prerequisite for CRIM 220-3
- Research Methods
i
Criminology;
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approve CRIM 220-3
as an acceptable erequisite for PSYC 210 in lieu of
PSYC 201; to now/approve change in number of CRIM 220-3
to CRIM l20-3.'/
It was exp1(ned by FIDS that the proposal is to change the way
in which the researc)( design sequence of courses is taught to make it
similar to the Psyo1ogy pattern. The desire is to have a research
methods course before a statistics course which is then followed by
research design/
The/e was some opposition to the proposal and objections from the
Department cjl Mathematics were noted. Criminology perceives the structure
proposed wyLh the interrelationship with Psychology to be preferable with
a closer /ffinity with Psychology. Psychology has approved the proposal
includix an adjustment to the prerequisite for PSYC 210 through use of CRIM
120 (fmerly CRIM 220).
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Here is a revised copy of the Criminology
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proposed cur-
riculum changes. I hope that the modifications which have
been made reflect adequately the
opinions
of the members of
the F.I.D.S. committee.
One change, however, should be noted. With respect to item
#6 , the previous wording involved a discussion of Group B
requirements whereas the
intention
is to place limitations
on Group B electives. Although this was quite apparent in our
discussion,
ii was not until after the meeting that the error
was noticed. I hope that this does not create a problem. ',
Yofte
1. The movement of
CRIM
211-3 (Øime
uppe r level Group A electiys, to
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2.
Change title of
CRIM
.51
from 'In
ment' to 'Introduct)f to Po1icin
3. Change
prerequis,is
for CRIM,42
Crime and
Devi
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4. Change pre q
fop'6RIM 415
and
the,6
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iiblic) to
be rycIrnbered
CRIM/412-3.
br uctjon to L Enforce-
(Critical pproach to
(Vic imology).
5.
Change,An minimum gp1e reguiremen(,
6.
Moftlfication of,roup B elect
iy4 and a change
in
the
)'lórdirig for c)4rification.
7.
Allow CRIM 220 to act as a prerequisite for PSYC 210 in
lieu of PSYC 201.
8.
Drop MATH 101 as a lower level Group B required course.
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CHANGE CRIMINOLOGY 220 TO A PREREQUISITE FOR PSYCHOLOGY 210-PAGE 389
Nature of Proposed Change: Criminology 220-3 (Research Methods
Tn
Criminology) would become a prerequisite for Psyc. 210-3
(Data Analysis
In
Psychology)
FROM:
C1IM 22063
kscb Meè in OI.ok1y
This course is designed as an introduction to cviminoloical rccarch and is intended to
develop the student's research and analytical skills. Specifically, the course will fricut on the
theory of inquiry, the lojjc, reality and structure o(ciminolojiai inquiry, and cnininnk.
cal data analysis and reporting. (LectutetTulorial)
PTetrquiaaie: Mash 101.
TO:
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CRIM 220-3 Rewarch Meds k
Coaov
This course is designed as an introduction to criminological research and is intended in
develop the student', rcseuch and analytical skills. Specifically, the course will focus on the
theory of inquiry, the logic, reality and structure of criminological Inquiry, and crisninolog-
cal data analysis sod reporting.
(Lecture /Tutorial)
Note to Criminology Majors: Criminology 220 rather than PSYC 201
may be used as a prerequisite for PSYC. 210.
RATIONALE: As a result of discussions involving members of the
Criminology U.C.C. and the Psychology Department, it is proposed
that for Criminology students, the Criminology undergraduate
methodology course may serve as a viable alternative to Psyc. 201.
Al
DROPPING A LOWER LEVEL REQUIRED COURSE
Nature of Proposed Change: Math 101-3 would be deleted from
the list of lower level course requirements and would no longer
be a prerequisite for CRIM 220.
RATIONALE: Currently, criminology students are allowed to complete
the undergraduate statistics requirement with either Math 101
or Psyc 210. Both courses were approved for this purpose by
the Senate at the time of the program's inception. In recent
years, however, fewer Criminology students have been enrolling
in Psyc 210. This decline in enrolments is largely the result
of a decision by the Psychology Department to introduce a pre-
requisite (Psyc 201) for Psyc 210. Recently, representatives
of the Criminology and Psychology Departments have formulated
an "in principle" agreement which would allow Criminology majors
to utilize CRIM 220 (Research Methods in Criminology) rather
than Psyc 201 as a prerequisite for Psyc 210. The members of
the Criminology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee are of the
unanimous opinion that the subject matter of Psyc 210 is extremely
relevant to both the undergraduate criminology curriculum and
to the applied work situations in which our graduates are fre-
quently placed. The deletion of the Math 101 option is intended
to ensure that criminology students will enter upper level
courses with reasonably similar statistical backgrounds.
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Dr. J.M. Webster
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Assoc. Vice-President, Academic
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MATH 101-3, Introduction to
Statistics
From
G-A-C^
Graham, Chairman
Mathematics Department
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December 1, 1981
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I understand that the C
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iminology Department has submitted a
proposal to drop Math 101-3, Introduction to Statistics, as a
required course for their program. Dr. Ryeburn's memo of October 13,
1981 (copy enclosed) responded to this proposal and drew attention
to the fact that there has been no discussion of the issues involved
with this Department. We would be pleased to meet them in this
regard.
It appears, as Dr. Ryeburn says, that Criminology students do
encounter difficulties in handling Math 101-3. I understand that this
is generally attributable to weakness in algebraic techniques.
However we do have a test to diagnose such weakness and it might be
a good idea for Criminology students who do poorly on that test to be
directed to take Math 100-3, Survey of College Matheznatics,before
enrolling in Math 101-3. 1 note that Math 100 is aprerequisite for
Psych 210-3, Data Analysis in Psychology, which is an alternative
to Math 101-3 in the Criminology program.
I don't understand the
logic
of allowing Crim 220 to act
'
as an
alternative to Psych 201 in the prerequisite structure for Psych 210.
Finally, it seems strange at this time of proposed enrollment
limitation and hightened standards in departments like Criminology
that courses like Math 101-3, which develop statistical numeracy in
the student, should be singled out for dropping from their program.
Incidentally, we object to departments such as Psychology offer-
ing a service course in Statistics for other departments.
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G.A.C. rahazn
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End.
cc J.F. Cochran, Dean of
Science
A.
Sherwood, Faculty of Science U.G.S.C.
V. Sacco, Criminology
LI. G. S .
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D. Ryeburn, Math
B. Dwyer,
Math
Statistics Faculty, Math Dept.
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SiMON FRASER UN: RS!TY
MEMORANDUM
Vincent
Sacco, Chairman
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Uarid
Rychurn,
Chairman
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f'athe, tics Department
Date .......... October ....198.
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Your
memorandum of September
14, 1981, about plans to drop MATI1 101 as a
required course, was
disc u s sed
at a
m'tiIIg
of our Undergraduate Studies
with
Conr4
th
it
e
tcc
statisticians
today.
We
be
in
lieve
our
thdaet
pyoaru tmheanve
t. Wnoe
t
n
discussed
ote that in
thtihs
e
pcurorpreernly
t
calendar your
course CI1M 2.
2 0 (Research Methods in
Criminology) has Mviii
101 as
1
prcjirequisltc, prestiin:i!,ly becaue it builds
Ofl
statistical know-
Jtdge gained
frvm
that t.oursc.
11 tho ChUM
220 syllabus Is going to do
statistics from a starting Level, that will be in conflict with previously
tnunciated p01 icy
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SUIS rarding MJTh 101's role at this University.
Likewise it
would seem
to he
the tase that
students takini CRIM 320
(Advanced
Rsejrch
ISSULi
in
Criminology),
for which.PSYC 210 Is strongly
rt(u.3mendcd
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would profit from a knowledge of material
covered in
I
b
IATII 101.
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have
the
a
peoplgreat
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or.ing
of
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3
w
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I'ofatory
lot.
That
rht
Cielely highlights their need for it,
and is no reason
wh;it;oevcr for
Jreppin'
!his course
and
try I
ug t' k;irn the material elsewhere.
UK:nj
C.C.
G.A.C. Craha:, Chairnan,
Mathematics Department
Dr. J.M. Wctt, Assucijtc V.1'. Ac.,tkm(c
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY('
MEMORANDUM
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to the Senate Committee on
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
Undergraduate. Studies....................... . .
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Date...
Novmbr.
26.,.
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Re: REVISIONS TO CURRICUIJJM (]-IM'IGES, CRIMINOLOGY.
I.S.C.
81-23(a)
?mbers of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies Undergraduate
Curriculum Committee considered and approved the following revisions
to the curriculum changes submitted by the Department of Criminology:
(
NAuirement
requirent for a mi
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mum
gr
gr
ade
ade\f C- for
ed fa xnajor in imino1ogy\
(\or a minimNgrade of Br CRIM'9-4
t is used' a prerequi4te for CRI1ç462-15.
(3) The re-numbering of CRIM 220-3, Research Methods in
Criminology to CRIM 120-3. There will be no change
in the course content.
4K*
Would you please place these items on the next agenda of the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies.
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J. Blanchet
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Changes - Discontinue Math
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220-3; Crim 220 to be acceptable
prerequisite for Psych 210 in lieu of
Psych 201; course number change;
Math 12 or Math 100-3 to be a pre-
requisite for Crim 120-3
Action taken by the Senate Committee on undergraduate
studies at its meeting of December 15th, 1981, gives rise
to the following motion:
"That Senate approve and recommend approval
to the Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.82-16a, the following proposed changes:
(a)
to discontinue Math 101 as a prerequisite
for Crim 220-3, Research Methods in
Criminology;
(b)
to approve Crim 220-3 as an acceptable
prerequisite for Psych 210 in lieu of
Psych 201;
(c)
to now approve change in number of Crim
220-3 to Crim 120-3, and
(d)
to approve the addition of one of the B.C.
High School Math 12 courses or Math 100-3
or equivalent as a prerequisite to Crim
120-3".
Following the motion passed by S.C.U.S. on December 15th,
1981 (and included in S.82-16), there was a series of meetings
between the Departments of Criminology and Mathematics. As
a consequence of these meetings, the Department of Criminology
wishes to amend S.82-16 so that Math 101 will not be dis-
continued as a lower division course and that Math 12 or Math
100-3 will become prerequisites for Crim 120-3.
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At present, Criminology majors are required to take
either Math 101-3 or Psych 210-3. However, Psych 210 has
two prerequisites; namely, Psych 201-3 and "one of the B.C.
High School Math 12 courses or Math 100-3 or equivalent".
On the other hand, the entry in the Calendar concerning
Math 101-3 merely states that "students should have a
reasonable degree of facility with the algebraic techniques
covered up to and including B.C. High School Grade 11".
The outcome of the changes proposed in S.82-16a would be
that Criminology majors would be required to fulfill similar
prerequisites whether they take Math 101-3 or Psych 210-3.
The following statement will need to be added to the
Criminology Calendar: "students must take Crim 120 before
taking either Math 101 or Psyc 210". This statement will
implement the Department's intention (as expressed in S.82-16)
to "change the way in which the research design sequence of
courses is tauqht to make it similar to the psychology pattern.
The desire
is to
have
--
a
research methods course before a
statistics course which is then followed by research design".
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