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Action taken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies at its meeting of November 8, 1977 gives rise to
the following motions:
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"That the proposed changes in course
descriptions and prerequisites as set forth
in S.77-15r be approved and recommended to
the Board for approval. These changes are
specifically as follows:
i)
Change in Description - BISC 305-3
ii)
Change in Description and Prerequisites
- BISC 316-3
iii)
Change in Description and Prerequisite
- BISC 346-3
iv)
Change in Description and Prerequisites
- BISC 347-3
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Change in Description - BISC 403-3
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Change in
Description and Prerequisites
- BISC 447-3
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"That the proposed new courses MASC 401-6
(Special Topics in Marine Biology) and
MASC 402-3 (Special Topics
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Biology),
as set forth in paper S.77-152, be approved
and recommended to the Board for approval."
Note - Simon Fraser University is a member of the
Western Canadian Universities Marine Biology Society
(WCUMBS) which operates the Bamfield Marine Station. As a
result the MASC entries in the S.F.U. calendar are consistent
with the entries in the calendars of other member universities.
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These two courses were somehow omitted from the S.F.U.
calendar and are being brought forward to rectify that over-
sight and to bring them to the attention of S.F.U. students.
Topics covered in recent offerings include:
Biology of Marine Mammals
Biology of Molluscs
Biology of Marine Birds
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At its meeting of October 28, 1977, the Faculty of Science
unanimously approved changes to the Biological Sciences entry in the
Undergraduate Calendar contained on the attached paper. A rationale
for the changes is provided in a memorandum from Dr. C.L.. Kemp dated
October 20, 1977, a copy of which is also attached.
These changes are herewith forwarded to the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Studies for further consideration.
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Changes have been requested in the calendar descriptions of
the following courses: BISC 305-3, BISC 316-3, BISC 346-3, BISC 347-3,
BISC 403-3 and
BISC
447-3. In each case these changes have been made
to better reflect the course content and, in addition, to clarify the
entries for students.
Changes in prerequisites have been requested for the following
courses:
BISC
316-3, BISC 346-3, BISC 347-3 and BISC 447-3.
The change in prerequisites for BISC 316-3 is recommended to
ensure that students entering 300 level courses have had at. least
one 200 level course. BISC 204-3 was selected because it is a course in
ecology which deals, to a minor degree, with the topics of adaptability
and evolution.
The change in prerequisites for BISC 346-3 has been
recommended in order to give students entering the course one additional
option. It should be noted that the list of courses which are recommended
for BISC 346-3 contains only "organism" courses, of which the added
course, BISC 317-3, is one
The change in prerequisites for
BISC
347-3 is recommended in
view of the fact that students who have taken
BISC
337-3 will be
better prepared for the content of
BISC
347-3.
It is recommended that the prerequisites for
BISC
447-3 be
changed from
BISC
347-3 to
BISC
201-3 and CHEM 251-3 and CHEM 256-2
with
BISC
337-3 recommended. In practice the course content of
BISC
347-3 and
BISC
447-3 are not sequential. In fact, some Universities
present the material of
BISC
347-3 and
BISC
447-3 in the reverse order
(e.g. University of Calgary), others in the same order as at SFU (e.g.
Queens University). The principle requirement is that the student
have some background in Cell Biology and Organic Chemistry. And, although
not essential, some exposure to plant structure would prove useful for
the student; therefore
BISC
337-3 is recommended.
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - CALENDAR REVISIONS
Present:
BISC 305-3 Animal Physiology
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(3-0-4)
Comparative physiology: homeostasis
Prerequisites: CHEM 251-3, 256-2 and BISC
201-3 or BIGI 302-3
Change to - BISC 305-3 Animal Physiology
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(3-0-4)
A comparative study of basic physiological mechanisms
in invertebrates and vertebrates.
Prerequisites: CHEM 251-3, 256-2 and BISC 201-3
or BICH 302-3
Present:
BISC 316-3 Vertebrate Biology
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(3-0-4)
A comparative study of functional morphology of
organs and systems in vertebrate animals.
Prerequisite: BISC 101-4, 102-4
Change to - BISC 316-3 Vertebrate Biology
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(3-0-4)
A review of the evolution and the taxonomy of the
vertebrate classes and a comparative study of their
organ systems and functions with particular reference
to reproduction. A comparison of the functional mor-
phology of some species by laboratory dissections.
Prerequisite: BISC .204-3
Present:
BISC 346-3 Biosystematics
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(2-20)
An introduction to the conceptual framework used by
contemporary biologists for the handling of diversity.
Experimental, biosystematic and nomenclatural prac-
tices used in identification, classification and
biological documentation. A comparative study of
selected orders and families of organisms to develop
facility with taxonomic literature, field, museum and
herbarium methods, and with the construction and use of
taxonomic keys.
Prerequisite: Any of BISC 306-3, 316-3, 326-3, 337-3
(or 3.36-3) recommended.
Change to - BISC 346-3 Biosystematics
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(2-2-0)
An introduction to the conceptual framework used by
contemporary biologists for the handling of diversity.
Experimental, biosystematic, and nomenclatural
practices used in identification, classification, and
biological documentation. Methods of character iden-
tification and analysis; construction and use of taxo-
nomic keys; and collection and preservation of syste-
matic material.
Prerequisites: Any of BISC 306-3, 316-3, 317-3, 326-3,
337-3 (or 336-3) recommended.
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Biological Sciences - Calendar Revisions
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Present:
BISC
347-3 Physiology of Plant Nutrition and Metabolism
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(2-0-4)
Water relations and transport phenomena; photosynthesis,
respiration, mineral nutrition and nitrogen metabolism;
function and metabolism of plant polymers and large molecules;
lipids, aromatics and carbohydrates.
Prerequisites:
BISC
201-3, CHEM 251-3, 256-2.
Change to -
BISC
347-3 Physiology of Plant Metabolism and Nutrition
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(2-0-4)
Water relations and transport phenomena; photosynthesis,
respiration, and productivity; nitrogen metabolism and
mineral nutrition. Physiological basis of the interaction of
plants and their environment in relation to their ecological
distribution.
Prerequisites: BISC 201-3, CHEM 251-3, 256-2; BISC 337-3 recommended.
Present:
BISC 403-3 Microbial Ecology
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(2-0-4)
A study of the interaction of microbes with their physical,
chemical and biological environment. This course will
emphasize the study of viruses and bacteria, with a limited
treatment of algae and fungi.
Prerequisite: BISC 303-3.
Change to -
BISC
403-3 Microbial Ecology
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A study of the interaction of bacteria, algae, and fungi with
their physical, chemical and biological environment.
Prerequisite:
BISC
303-3
Present:
BISC
447-3 Control and Regulation in Plants
Physiology of hormonal and other regulatory systems.
Prerequisite:
BISC
347-3 (or
BISC
315-3)
Change to -
BISC
447-3 Control and Regulation in Plants
Interactions of internal regulatory mechanisms and environmental
factors on the physiological responses of plants in relation
to growth, development and the completion of their life cycles.
Prerequisite: BISC 201-3, CHEM 251-3, 256-2;
BISC
337-3 recommended.
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
MEMORANDUM
At its meeting of October 28, 1977 the Faculty of Science
unanimously approved two new course proposals, MASC 401-6 and
MASC 402-3, both entitled "Special Topics in Marine Science".
As outlined in the accompanying rationale statement, these
courses are being proposed to rectify an apparent error in the
calendar and, therefore, will require no additional budgetary or
space commitments.
The proposed courses have been circulated for course
overlap; to date no replies have been received indicating any overlap.
The proposed courses are also being reviewed by Mr. L.
Thomas who has been requested to confirm the statements on the
New Course Proposal Form concerning the library collection.
The course proposals are herewith submitted to the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies for further consideration.
N. Heath
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Rationale statement for MASC 401-6 and MASC 402-3
Simon Fraser University is a member of the Western Canadian Univer-
sities Marine Biology Society (WCUMBS) which operates the Bamfield Marine
Station. As a result the MASC entries in the SFU Calendar are consistent
with the entries in the Calendars of other member Universities. For
reasons which are not evident the courses MASC 401-6 and 402-3 were not
entered in the SFU calendar. The courses are now being proposed to rectify
an apparent oversight as well as to bring to the attention of SFU students
these courses of intrinsic merit. Topics covered in recent offerings of
these courses include:
Biology of Marine Mammals
Biology of Molluscs
Biology of Marine Birds
SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
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Biological Sciences
Abbreviation Code: MASC
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Course Number: 401
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Credit Hours: 6 Vector:
Title of Course: Special Topics in Marine Biology
Calendar Description of Course: Offered, as opportunities arise, by visiting
scientists who are working at the Bamfield Marine Station. It is expected that
the course will generally be of a specialized nature and be at a level appropriate
to senior undergraduate students.
Nature of Course : Total immersion instruction in a specialized area for 6 weeks.
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
Prerequisites will vary and will be announced in advance of the course offering.
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? Usually every summer.
Semester in which the course will first be offered? Currently offered.
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible? Not applicable.
3.
Objectives of the Course
To provide students the opportunity to investigate an area in depth under
the direction of national and international specialists.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
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NONE
Space
Equipment
5. Approval
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
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Calendar Information ?
Department: Biological Sciences
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Abbreviation Code: MASC Course Number: 402
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Credit Hours: 3 Vector: -
Title of Course: special Topics in Marine Biology
Calendar Description of Course: Offered, as opportunities arise, by visiting
scientists who are working at the Bamfield Marine Station and are prepared to offer
a course extending over a 3-week period. Course will be of a specialized nature.
Nature Of Course : Total immersion instruction in a specialized area for a 3 week
period.
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
The prerequisites will vary and will be announced in advance of the course
offering.
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is
approved:
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NONE
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? Usually one or more times per summer.
Semester in which the course will first be offered? Currently offered.
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible? Not applicable.
3.
Objectives of the Course
To provide students the opportunity to study specialized areas under
the direction of national and international specialists.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
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Faculty
Staff
Library
NONE
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
5. Approval
Date:
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