1. SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
      1. MEMORANDUM
  2. SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
      1. MEMORANDUM
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      1. MEMORANDUM
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  5. SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
      1. MEMORANDUM
  6. OCT 24i83

SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
SENATE
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Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies at
its meeting of November 15, 1983 gives rise to the following motions:-
MOTION 1:
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.83-96 , the proposed
New course BISC 004-3 Apiculture: An introduction to bees
and beekeeping."
MOTION 2:
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"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.83-96 , the proposed
New courses MASC 413-3 Biology of Marine Molluscs
IIASC 440-3 Biology of Marine Birds
MASC 445-3 Biology of Marine Mammals
MASC 446-3 Comparative Ethology"
Subject to the approval of the above courses by Senate and the
Board of Governors the committee approved waiver of the normal two semester
time lag requirement in order that these courses may be first offered in
Summer 84-2.
Subject to the approval of MASC 446-3 the following note will be
added to BISC 410-3:
"Students who have received credit for MASC 446-3 may not
take BISC 410-3 for further credit toward a B.Sc. degree
at SFU."
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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
1. Calendar Information
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• Department: Biological Sciences
Abbreviation Code: BISC - Course Number: 004
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Credit Hours:
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Vector:301
Title or Course:
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Apiculture: an introduction to bees and beekeeping
Calendar Description of Course:
The course will stress the biology of bees as well as management for honey
production, and will provide the necessary information required to begin
beekeeping. Lecture topics will include basic honeybee biology, bee-
keeping equipment, seasonal management, and disease prevention.
Nature of Course Lectures and Saturday laboratory (1-2 sessions)
Prerequisites (or special instructions): None
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is
approved: ?
None
2. Scheduling
110w frequently will the course be offered? Every two years
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
844
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Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible?
Dr. M. L. Winston
3. Objectives of the Course
The major objectives of this course are to
1)
provide background in basic honeybee biology, and
2)
introduce students to beekeeping management.
4. Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
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None
Staff ?
None
Library ?
None
Audio Visual ?
None
Space ?
None
Equipment
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None
S.
Approval
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Date
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DCyaktment Chaian
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Apiculture: An Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping.
This course was offered as SCI 010 jointly with
Continuing
Studies in
82-1, and approximately 60 students enrolled, 40 for credit and 20 for
audit or non-credit. This course is the only University-level course in
bee biology and management in Western Canada; only the universities of
Manitoba and Guelph offer similar courses. The Fraser Valley area has the
highest
concentration
of beekeepers in B.C., and the demand for and level
of interest in this course has been evident from the enthusiastic response
of the
students and
local beekeeping organizations.
The first lectures will discuss aspects of bee biology, such as
colony
organization,
caste, anatomy, life cycle, and development. Subsequent
lectures will cover the
construction
and use of beekeeping equipment,
management procedures throughout the year, and nectar and pollen. The final
lectures will
include
more advanced bee topics such as disease control and
queen rearing. Guest lecturers from the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture or
commercial beekeepers will be used when appropriate. One or two Saturday
laboratories will be devoted to demonstrations of technique.
A beekeeping handbook is currently being developed by myself in
cooperation with the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and the Honey Producers
Association which will be used as the textbook for the course. Until that
is completed, the text will be The Hive and the Honeybee, which is a
standard
reference and text on bees. Other reference materials from which reading
assignments may be drawn are
appended.
All of these materials are currently
held or on order in the S.F.U. Library.
M.
Nov/82
L. Winston
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Relevant Library material (all in S.F.U. Library)
Journals
J. Apicultural Research
American Bee Journal, Apicultural Abstracts
Bee World
Insectes Sociaux
Psyche
J. Economic Entomology
Annals Entomological Society of America
Canadian Entomologist
Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
Science
Books
The Social Behavior of the Bees
The Insect Societies
Honey, a Comprehensive Survey
Pollen: Biology, Biochemistry, and Management
Contemporary Queen Rearing
Insect Pollination of Crops
Anatomy and Dissection of the Honeybee
The Dance Language and Orientation of Bees
Anatomy of the Honey Bee
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Bumblebee Economics
The Social Organization of Honeybees
The Behavior and Social Life of Honeybees
Oecologia
J.Kansas Entomological Society
Apidologie
Gleanings in Bee Culture
C. D. Michener
E. 0. Wilson
E. Crane
R.G. Stanley and H.F. Liskens
Harry Laidlaw
J.B. Free
H. A. Dade
K. v. Frisch
R.E. Snodgrass
B.
Heinrich
J.B. Free
C. R. Ribbands

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
To ......... Mr. Harry Evans.
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Subject .....
lNE SCIENCE COURSES
K. K. Nair, Chairman,
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Date..... ?
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The WCUMBS Management Council has recommended that the attached
courses be added to the existing list of marine science courses. Since
these courses will be offered in the summer of 1984, I would request
that the 8 month lead time be waived.
K. K. Nair
KKN/ms
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
To .....
..Dr. A
Chairman, Faculty of Science
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Subject..
NW. .A?VAT. çpjs
From...
Chairman,
Dep•t.ofBio1oica1Sciences
The--Management Council of the Western Canadian Universities Marine
Biological Society has recommended that the attached courses be added to
our existing list of Marine Science (MASC) courses.
The above courses have been approved by the DUCC.
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TO: ?
Dr. K.K. Nair
FROM: ?
Dr. R.E. Foreman
DATE: ?
August 24, 1983. ?
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Re: Proposed Marine Science Courses
The proposed new undergraduate courses will generally be offered
every other year or, occasionally, every third year. The three graduate
courses wilt probably be offered yearly depending on availability of instruc-
tors.
Library facilities at Bamfield, complimented by a cooperative
inter—
library loan program with the five member universities, are adequate
for the courses proposed (MRSC 413, 440, 445, 446, 500, 501, and 502).
P
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let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Dr. Ronald E. Foreman,
Director.
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
To
........Mr. H. Evans...............................
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Subject.
MA.R..N1
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This is in reference to the discussion we had regarding the above.
The Barnfield Marine Station (BMS) was established by a consortium of five
Western Canadian universities, the Universities of Alberta, B. C., Calgary,
Victoria and Simon Fraser University. One of the major activities of the
Station is to offer a summer undergraduate programme that is available to
students from member universities as well as to those who belong to non-member
universities. With this end in view the BMS developed a series of courses in
Marine Sciences (MASC) which were approved by member universities' Senate and
included them in their respective Calendar$ under a separate heading "Marine
Science" (see page 171, SFU Calendar).
As the Station now wishes to expand the offerings in Marine Sciences, and
also because of sufficient interest shown by students for topics in additional
fields in Marine Science, the Director of the BMS proposed a set of new
courses for inclusion in the Calendar of member universities. These courses
were evaluated by the Academic Committee Of the Western Canadian Universities
Marine Biological Society, and approved by the Management Council of the
Society.
A more detailed outline of the proposed courses is herewith enclosed.
Of the two 500 level courses, 501 and 502, the 501 is a total immersion
course with the faculty and students interacting with each other almost on
an hourly basis throughout the period of this course. The amount of work
involved is not less than that of semester courses. The same can be said
about the 502. Hence the quality of these courses is not different from that
of other courses. By having short term intensive courses, the Station is able
to attract some of the distinguished scientists whose services may not be
available for longer periods because of their commitments elsewhere.
I would like to conclude by saying that if these new courses are not
approved by the Senate our own students will be at a disadvantage relative
to those in other universities, and will be forced to register for these
courses at another member university.
If you need additional information please contact me at local 3535.
K. K. Nair
KKN/ms
cc Dr. J. F. Cochran
Dr. J. M. Webster
Ends.

flioiogy of Marl iie H01111scs
Marine Science 413
Credit: 3 units
Calendar Description:
An advanced course of selected topici
emphasizing functional
morphology, ecology anJ evolution of this diverse phylum. Field
trips will
l
ie undertaken to survey the representative mDlluses of
the J3anfield region.. Students vill be cxpected to corplete and
Independent field or
laboratory study of
selected r1luscs.
Prerequisites: !ine ScIence 410 or equivalent.
Topic Outline:
Introduction to the piiyltini.
Topics to be covered for all
the
following classes
include:
basic fClLures, funct
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ona]. morphology, ec:ol.oy, and
evolution
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Class Polyplacopora
Class }Ionopl.acophoa
Class Aplacophora
Class Castro1mda, Subclass Pro,ohrancht.a.
Class Gastrooda, Subclass 0pithohrznehIa
Class Cephalopoda
Class Scaphopoda ? -
Class Bivalvia
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Biology of Marine lUrds
Marine Science 440
Credit: 3 units
Calendar
Desk-
rlpt Len:
A study of the inierrelitionship of
birds
and
the
marine
environment. Lec turei will emphasize the systematics and
ecological relationships, behavior, life histories, movements and
conservation of marine birds. Census techniques and methods of
the studying marine birds in the field will be treated as we
observe seabirds and marine
associated birds in the Barkley Sound
region. Seabird Identification, classification, morphology,
plumages and molt will be examined in the laboratory.
Prerequisites: Advanced standing in Vertebrate
.
Zoology or
peuniSSlon of the instructcr.
Tor.lc Outline:
Course
tun1.e: Will
he
COVFd
not only In the foioal
lectures, but also Iii the N lm ;esions and di icuns ic,nH in the
lab and field periods.
What is a marine bird?
Taxonomic survey
General adaptations - morphology, b2havior, ecology,
and physiology
Marine birds environment
Breeding season, movements & molts
Breeding ecology
Life & death of marine birds
Regulation of marine bird nwnbcrs
Interspecific relations & rorr.e evolutionary considerations
Biological cunervation of marin;2 birds
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Biology of Harinc )'inimals
Marine Science
445
Credit: 3 units
Calendar Description:
A survey course covering cytiteicicti md
dlstributionof
marine mammals, their sensory capahi]iLIes
mid
physiology, with
special'emp l
izisis on the Cetacca.
Thc
course Includes lectures,
laboratory periods and numerou
'
s field trips in the Barkley Sound
region. The course will involve an independent field study.
Prerequisites: Introductory Vertebrate Zoology
Topic Outline:
Introduction
Tt;cJtflhi!'
iclatiorwhipn
Probes & idaptations
arisin',
from the invasion of the
sea
Phy ?
e iy and evolution
? Order SIreii.ta - distribution, evolution & physiology
Order P '.nnlpedia - dist rlbution, fisheries, diving
pliysio1.oy &' functional urrrpho1ugy
Order Ceticca, Suborder Odontoceti - distribution,
fccding, migration & history of whaling in B.C.
Sound production in marine mammals
Vision in mirinc mammals
Social behavior & communication
Predator & prey relationships
Schooling theory
Sexual behavior
Cognitive studies
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Comparative Ethology
?arine Science 446
Credit: 3 units
Calendar Description:
A comparative study of marine animals (vertebrate
and
invertebrate) emphasizing behavioral description, underlying
physiological nc1 ni:.m, the b1ologicil significance of behavior
and behavioral evolution. The coiroa will include independent
Liborat:ory and ficid studies.
Prerequisites: Introductory courses in Invertebrate Zoology,
Vertebrate Zoology, Ecology & Phy9iolog
Topic Outline:
Introduction to ethology
iigration &
bag distance dJ.rcti'n finding
Biological rhvtha (ciockf)
Behavioral ecology - mating
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rs, or:g1n fteiry &
parental invtstflici1t
Evoluttoa &
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tetic' tf t'h.vor
lluni ethology
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SENATE. COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
NEW
COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
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1. Calendar Information
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Department: Biological Sciences
Abbreviation Code: MASC Course Number:
?
413 ?
Credit Hours: 3
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Vector:
Title of Course:
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Biology of Marine Molluscs
Calendar Description of Course:
M advanced course of selected topics emphasizing functional morphology,
ecology and evolution of this diverse phylum. Field trips will be undertaken
to survey the representative molluscs of the Bamfield region. Students will
be expected to complete an independent field or laboratory study of selected
molluscs.
Nature of Course
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
?
MASC410 or equivalent
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 in 2 years
Semester in which the course will firstbe offered? 1984-2
?
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible? ?
n/a
3.
Objectives of the Course
To offer advanced training In the biology of marine molluscs
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
?
none
Staff
?
none
Library
?
none - see attached letter from Dr. R. Foreman, Director, Bamfield
Marine Station
Audio Visual none
Space ?
none
Equipment ?
none
5.
Date:
Approval
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OCT 2
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Chai
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SCUS
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SCUS 73-34b:-'(When com
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
?
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
1.
Calendar Information ?
Department: Biological Sciences
Abbreviation Code: MASC Course Number: 440 Credit Hours: 3
Vector:IIIIII•III•I
Title of Course: ?
Biology of Marine Birds
Calendar Description of Course:
A study of the interrelationship of birds and the marine environment. Lectures
will emphasize the systematics and ecological relationships, behavior, life
histories, movements and conservation of marine birds. Census techniques and
methods of studying marine birds in the field will be stressed during field
trips in the Barkley Sound region. Seabird Identification, classification,
morphology, plumages and molt will be examined In the laboratory.
Nature of Course
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
?
Advanced standing in Vertebrate Zoology
or permission of the instructor.
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 in 2 years
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
?
1984-2
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible? n/a
?
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3.
Objectives of the Course
To offer advanced training in the biology of Marine Birds
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
?
none
Staff
?
none
Library
?
none - see attached letter from Dr. R. Foreman, Director,
Bamfield Marine Station
Audio Visual ?
none
Space
?
none
Equipment
?
none
5.
Approva
l
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Date:
'"Department Chair*
1
Dea
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Chairman, SCUS
SCUS 73-34b:- (When com
pletin g
this fob', for instructions see Memorandum SCUS
73-34a.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
1. Calendar Information
?
Department: ?
Biological Sciences
Abbreviation Code: MASC
?
Course Number:.
?
Credit Hours:
?
Vector:
Title of Course:
?
Biology of Marine Mammals
Calendar Description of Course:
A survey course covering systematics and distribution of marine mammals, their
sensory capabilities and 'physiology, with special emphasis on the Cetacea.
The course includes lectures, laboratory periods and numerous field trips in
the Barkley Sound region. The course will involve an independent field study.
Nature of Course
P
rerequisites (or special instructions):
?
BISC 306-3, Introductory Vertebrate
Zoology
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 in 2 years
Semester in which the course will first be offered? ' 1984-2
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible? ?
n/a
3.
Objectives of the Course
To provide advanced training in the biology of marine mammals.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information Only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty ?
none
Staff ?
none
Library ?
none - see attached letter from Dr. R. Foreman, Director,
Bamfiej.d Marine Station
Audio Visual ?
none
Space
?
none
Equipment ?
none
5. Approval
Date: ?
Chairman, SCUS
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SCUS 73-34b:- (When com
p
letinq this fo •
for'instructjons'see
Memorandum SCUS 73-34a.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
1.
Calendar Information ?
Department:
?
Biological Sciences
Abbreviation Code: MASC
?
Course Number: 446
?
Credit Hours: 3
?
Vector:
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AD
Title of Course:
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Comparative Ethology
Calendar Description of Course:
A comparative study of marine animals (vertebte and invertebrate) emphasizing
behavioral description, underlying physiological mechanisms, the biological
significance of behavior and behavioral evolution. The course will include
independent laboratory and field studies.
Nature of Course
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
?
Introductory courses in Invertebrate?
Zoology, Vertebrate Zoology, Ecology and Physiology. BISC 306, 316, 305.
Students who have received credit for BISC 410-3 may not take MASC 446-3 for
credit towards a B.Sc. degre at S.F.U.
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 in 2 years
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
?
1984-2
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible? ?
n/a
?
0
3.
Objectives of the Course
To provide the students with advanced training in comparative behaviour of
marine animals.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty ?
none
Staff ?
none
Library ?
none - see attached letter from Dr. R. Foreman, Director,
Bamfield Marine Station
Audio Visual ?
none
Space
?
none
Equipment
?
none
5. Approval
Date: =
epartment

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OCT
24i83
(4 F
airman
Dean
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Chairman, SCUS
SCUS 73-34b:- (When completing this f
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,
for instructions see
Memorandum SCUS 73-34a.

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