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SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE -
STUDIES
FACULTY OF SCIENCE - NEW COURSE
Subect
PROPOSALS - MATHEMATICS 29l-2,2923
Date
_NOVEMBER 15,1972
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MOTION:
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.72-146
new undergraduate course proposals in
Mathematics, as follows:
New Course and Title
Mathematics 291-2 - Selected Topics
Mathematics 292-3 - Selected Topics
with each of the courses to be counted not
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more than once toward completion of degree
requirements."
SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
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From SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE
STUDIES
FACULTY OF
SCIENCE - NEW COURSE
Subject
PROPOSALS -
MATHEMATICS 291-2292-3
Date
NOVEMBER 15, 1972
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On recommendation of the
Committee on Undergraduate Studies
course proposals in Mathematics, a
as follows:
NewCourseandTitle
Faculty of Science, the Senate
has approved new undergraduate
set forth in SCUS 72-33 amended,
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Mathematics 291-2 - Selected Topics
Mathematics 292-3 Selected Topics
Although original submissions indicated desire to offer
each of these courses commencing in January 1973, the Committee was
not satisfied that this was necessary or desirable, and recommended
that they become effective in or after Fall 73-3 in keeping with
normal regulations.
Technical difficulties in variable course titles were
noted, with understanding that until current technical developments
are completed, titles on transcripts would be "Selected Topics."
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Attached are proposals for two new courses in Mathematics (Selected Topics
in Mathematics, 291-2 E 292-3) for the consideration of the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Studies and Senate. Both courses were approved by the
Faculty of Science at its meeting of October 17, 1972. It is also recommended
that students taking these two courses have the specific title of the course
appearing on their transcripts instead of the general title,
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I have attached new course proposal forms for two 'Selected
Topics in Mathematics' courses at the 200 level fpr the consideration
of the Faculty of Science Undergraduate Studies Committee. On the
forms we have indicated that special permission is requested so that
these courses can be offered as a part of the Continuing Education
program in the Spring Semester 1973. The reason for this is that we
are considering suggestions for night school courses for that semester
and it would seem appropriate to use either of the requested selected
topics course numbers for some of the proposals we are considering.
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R.W. Lardner
The following motion was passed by the Faculty of Science Undergraduate
Curriculum Committee at its meeting of September
5, 7972:
"That the Committee accept course proposals
Math
291-2
and
92-3
and forward them to
Faculty for approval, and that students
taking these two courses have the specific
title of the course appearing on their
transcripts instead of the general title,
'Special Topics'."
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CALENDAR INFORMATION
Department: MATHEMATICS
Course Number: 291-2 Title: SELECTED TOPICS
Sub-title or Description:
IN MATHEMATICS
The topics included in this course will vary from semester to semester,
depending on faculty availability and student interest.
Credit Hours: 2
Vector Description:
2-1-0
Pre-requisite(s):
The student is advised to consult with the Department
regarding the prerequisites of specific offers
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ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING
Estimated Enrolment: Enrollment will vary with the specific course offerings.
A reasonable estimate would be 15 - 30 students per
Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly,
Spring):
The course will be offered
when there is
sufficient student interest, and faculty available.
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JUSTIFICATION
A.
What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation
from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department
and from courses in other departments in the University?
The material covered in this selected topics course will not du
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licate any of
the regular lower level mathematics course offerings. There is no course of
this type at this level either in this Department or in other university
departments.
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What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?
Any mathematical topic considered appro
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not already covered in any other lower level mathematics course.
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C. how does this course fit the goals of the department?
The availability of selected topics course numbers at this level will enable the
Department to enrich its lower level course offerings without the necessity of
creating a series of course numbers that might only he used for one semester.
In addition, this course will provide students in other disci
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lines, as well as
those in mathematics, with an opportunity to study areas of the mathematical
sciences which are not includedir a standard 'corq program'.
D.
How hoes this course atfect degree requirements?
This course does not affect degree requirements.
E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition of
this course?
New listing.
F.
What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this
course is approved?
None.
G.
What is the nature of student demand for this course?
Student demand will vary according to the specific topics offered under this course
number.
H.
Other reasons for introducing the course.
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BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS
A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?
Any of the Faculty Members in the Mathematics, Department.
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B.
What are the special space and/or equipment requirements for this
course?
NONE
C.
Any Other budgetary implications of mounting this course:
NONE
APPROVAL -
Faculty Undergraduate Curriculum Committee:.
Faculty:
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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
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CALENDAR INFORMATION
Department: MATHEMATICS
Course Number: 292-3
Title: SELECTED TOPICS
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MATHEMATICS
Sub-title or Description:
The topics included in this course will vary from semester to semester, depending
on faculty availability and student interest.
Credit Hours: 3
Vector Description: 3-1-0
Pro-requisite(s): The student is advised to consult with the Department
regarding the prerequisites of specific offerings.
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ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING
Enrollment will vary with the specific course offerings.
Estimated Enrolment: A reasonable estimate would be 15 - 30 students per offerin
Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and
Spring):
The course will be offered during the regular semesters when there is sufficient
student interest, and available faculty. The course will be offered as a part of
the Continuing Education irogram when specific proposals are approved by the
Director of that program.
When course will first be offered:
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JUSTIFICATION
A.
What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation
from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department
and from courses in other departments in the University?
The material covered in this selected topics course will not duplicate any of the
regular lower level mathematics course-offerings. There is no course of this
type at this .level either in this Department or in other university departments.
B.
What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?
Any mathematical topic considered appropriate for this level which is
not already coverçd in any other lower level mathematics course.
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C. How does this course fit thegoals of the department?
The availability of selected topics course numbers at this level will enable the
Department to enrich its lower level course offerings without the necessity of creating
a series of course number that might only be used for one semester. In addition, this
course will provide students in other disciplines )
as well as those in mathematics,
with an opportunity to study areas of the mathematical sciences not included in a
standard 'core program'.
I). 110w does this course effect degree requirements?
This course does not affect degree requirements.
E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition of
this course?
Now listing.
F.
What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this
course is approved?
None.
G.
What is the nature of student demand for this course?
Student demand will vary according to the specific topics offered under this course number.
II. Other reasons for introducing the course.
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BUDGETARY
'iA RY ANI SAM: FACTORS
A. Which facti it y will he Mailable to teach this course?
Any of the Faculty Members in the Mathematics Department.
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B.
What Arc the special space and/or equipment requirements for
this course?
NONE
C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:
NONE
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As requested by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies I am providing an additional paper relating to the new course
proposals Mathematics 291-2 and 292-3, outlining the kinds of courses
which might be offered under these numbers. The list of possible topics
is as follows:
1.
Elementary numerical methods.
2.
Linear programming.
3.
Introductory number theory.
4.
Combinatorial computing.
5.
Computer
assisted instruction.
6.
Introduction to logical design
and switching theory.
7.
Non-Euclidean geometry.
8.
Mathematics and western culture.
9.
Mathematics for secondary school teachers.
10.
Finite mathematics.
11.
Combinatorics and game theory.
R.W. Lardner
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