FACULTY OF SCIENCE 

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL 

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CALENDAR INFORMATION 

Department: Mathematics 

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Course Number: 150-3Title: Calculus for 

Sub-title or Description: 

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Social Sciences. 

Introduction to those concepts of differential calculus which are of 

value in the social sciences. 

Credit Hours: 

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3

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Vector Description: (3-1-0) 

Pre-requisite(s): Math 12 (B.C. High Schbols) or permission of the 

Department. 

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ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING 

Estimated Enrolment: 50 per offering 

Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and 

Spring): 

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Yearly, Pall or Spring . More often if demand justifies it. 

When course will first be offered: 

Spring 1971 

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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 course will be similar to Math 151-3. However, the examples used 

in the teaching of the course will be drawn from the social sciences 

and certain topics whose applications are chiefly in physical science 

will be replaced by topics of more interest to social scientists. 

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course? 

Those topics normally taught in a first semester of calculus, with topics 

such as hyperbolic functions omitted and replaced by partial derivatives. 

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C.

How does this course fit the goals of the department? 

It is part of its service functions. 

D.

How does this course effect degree requirements? 

No change in Faculty of Science requirements. The course may be 

required for students in some departments of the Faculty of Arts. 

(e.g. Economics and Commerce). 

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition of 

this course? 

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New entry. 

F.

What course, if any, is being dronpeci from the calendar if this 

course is approved? 

None. 

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course? 

Many students in the areas of Psychology, Economics etc. feel a 

need for some training in calculus but find that the Math 151-3 

course is too rigorous and is oriented toward physical science. 

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course. 

It was requested by the Department of Economics and Commerce, 

and they may require their students to take it. 

BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS 

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Which 

faculty will 

he available 

to teach this course? 

Any

member of 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 - 

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Faculty Undergraduate Curriculum Committee: 

Faculty: 

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Senate: 

February 24, 1970 

Undergraduate Studies Committee 

Faculty of Science 

c/o.Mr. T. King 

Office of the Dean of Science 

Simon Fraser University 

Dear Sirs: 

I was recently talking to Dr. D. Mallory regarding various courses 

offered by the Mathematics Department. He suggested that I may wish to 

write this letter to you, expressing the Department of Economics and 

Commerce's present intentions regarding such courses. 

Our Department's Undergraduate Curriculum Committee has expressed a 

particular interest in two mathematics courses: Math 106-3, Introduction 

to Computing and Math 151-3, Calculus I. The committee has even passed a 

resolution making the latter course compulsory for all our majors and 

honours students. This requirement will go into effect with the 1971-72 

calendar if it passes a review at one of our departmental meetings. 

The Mathematics Department has told us that they are attempting to 

offer a separate course in calculus designed particularly for social 

scientists. We would desire such a course (especially if we require cal- 

culus), because it could be made more meaningful for our students if the 

example problems were taken from business, economics, or other social 

sciences. In addition, there would be a much greater likelihood of the 

calculus requirement passing our departmental review if it was specifically 

designed for social scientists. 

Yours truly, 

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W.C. Wedley, Chairman 

Undergraduate. Curriculum Committee 

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