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Senate Commiuee on Undergradu:1te Studies
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Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies at its
meeting
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March 4,2010. gives rise to the following recommendation:
Motion:
That SCUP approve and recommend to Senate the full program proposal for
Systems One First Year Program ISurrey!.
The relevant documentation for review
by
SCUP is attached.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
THINKING OF THE "HORlD
New Program Proposal
Systems One First Year Program
Joseph Peters and Farid Golnaraghi
Faculty of Applied Sciences,
Simon Fraser University
January
15, 2010
Executive Summary
• Systems One is proposed by the Faculty of Applied Sciences as a teclmology-oriented direct
entry first year program
at the Surrey campus.
• Mechatronies Systems Engineering and Software Systems majors will enrol in Systems
One during their first year instead of the TechOne and Science Year One programs.
• The program consists of a core of required courses common to both Software Systems mId
rvlechatronics together with additional requirements that m'e program-specific.
• Most of the comses in Systems One are existing courses. Two new jointly offered courses
will be introduced to satisfy
the lower division
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requirement and a new course on Engi-
neering Graphics and Design will be introduced for Mechatronics majors.
• The adoption of Systems One will require some modifications t.o existing courses in both
the Software Systems and Mechatronics programs.
• The intended start date of the program is September 2010.
Rationale
Currently, the TechOlle and Science Year One programs provide entry pathways for Software
Systems
(SoSy) and Mechatronics Systems Engineering (rvlSE) majors at the Surrey campus.
There
is general agreement that the TechOne courses are not. well-matched to the needs of
SoSyand :MSE. The Science Year One program is a viable alternative for prospective SoSy
majors (but students will have to make up some courses when they transfer into the SoSy
or MSE program). The proposed Systems One program will provide a focussed direct entry
option
for students who have already decided to major in Software Systems or Mechatronics
Systems Engineering.
Systems
One has been designed to take advantage of the natural synergies bet.ween the
technology-oriented Software Systems and .Mechatronics programs.
The common core in-
cludes a
Software Systcms course, a 1\Jechtronics course, a tfx:hnical writing course, and a
history of technology coursc.
Students in both major programs will take these courses to-
gether. The fact
that these courses will be required for both programs and the way that the
courses will be scheduled will create a de facto cohort program.
The somewhat rigid structure of Systems One is a common characteristic of engineering
prograI11s that have to adhere to accreditat.ion requirements. Computing Science programs
typically allow more flexibility,
but the organization of Systems One fits well with the Surrey
campus focus on "first year experience" and the contents are consistent with the plan to offer
an accredited semi-professional
program in Computing Science at the Surrey campus.
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1.
Credential
to be
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credential.
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4.
Anticipated
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start date:
September
2010.
5.
Description of
th
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proposed
pro
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Aims,
goa
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New Courses
CMPT 105W jENSC 105VV is a technical writing course that teaches the fundamentals of
informative and persuasive communication for professional engineers and computing scien-
tists. Students
will learn to think critically about contemporary technical, social, and ethical
issues. In addition to individua.l writing assignments, students
will work in team .. ') to develop
and deliver
Power Point and poster presentations.
CMPT 106/ENSC 106 is an introduction to the practices of engineering
~U1d
software engi-
neering.
It
surveys the history and current states of these technieal fields. The social and
political aspects of engineering decisions
will be illustrated by case studies. The course is a
co-requisite to
CMPT 105VV /ENSC 105VV.
ENSC 104 teaches the fundamentals of graphical communication in order to help students to
think and communicate visually in
the context of engineering design. The course will focus
on representing three-dimensional objects in two-dimensional space. Students
will apply the
theory
to real-world problems involving mechatronics products.
Delivery methods
No changes. All courses are lecture-based and some have associated tutorials and/or labs.
Linkages between learning outcomes and curriculum design
Students in Systems One will have guaranteed access to
all
required courses in the Software
Systems or l\'lechatronics Systems Engineering programs.
The way that the courses are
scheduled will create a
de facto cohort program.
Distinctive characteristics
Systems One has been designed to take advantage of the natural synergies between the
technology-oriented Software Systems and Mechatronics programs.
Anticipated completion time for the degree
Not applicable.
Enrolment plan for the length of the program
This is a direct entry first year program for the Software Systems and Mechatronics Systems
Engineering programs.
The admission requirements are the same as the current admission
requirements specified in the
SFU calendar. The enrolment targets are set by the university.
Policies on faculty appointments
No changes.
Policies on student evaluation (degree requirements)
No changes.
Policies on program assessment
The program will be included in the departmental external reviews that SFU conducts every
six years.
It
will also be assessed by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board and
eventually by one or more
Computing Science accreditation boards.
Level of support and recognition from other post-secondary institutions (includ-
ing plans for admissions and transfers) and relevant regulatory or professional
bodies
Support from other institutions is not required because there is no change to degree re-
quirments. The program
is consistent with the requirements of the Canadian Engineering
Accreditation Board.
Evidence of student interest and labour market demand
Enrolments in both Software Systems and Mechatronics Systems Engineering programs have
been increasing steadily
and all Canadian and American government studies forecast con-
tinuing growth in these areas for the forsceable future.
Related programs in other British Columbia post-secondary institutions
This joint first year program between Software Systems and Mrehatronics Systems Engi-
neering will be unique in British Columbia.
6. Contact Information
See below.
b
Additional Information Required by SFU
A. Contact information for the faculty member responsible for pro-
gram development
.Joseph Peters, Associate Director - Surrey, School of Computing Science, 778-782-7576
(Surrey), 778-782-3780 (Burnaby), peters@cs.sfu.ca
Farid Golnaraghi, Associate Director - Surrey,
School of Engineering Science, 778-782-
8054 (Surrey). 778-782-7650 (Burnaby), mfgolnar@sfu.ca
B. Summary of requirements for graduation (courses, projects/thesis,
etc.)
Systems One will add three required first year courses t.o the Software Systems program
but there will be no change to the number of credit hours required for graduation. In
the
IvIcchatronics program, Systems One will replace three TECH courses with three
new courses.
c. Summary of resources (faculty members, space, equipment) re-
quired to implement the program
Resources to support Systems One will be drawn from t.hose llSed to support Computing
Sciencc and Engineering Science students in the old TcchOne progranl.
D. Brief description of any program and associated resources that
will be reduced or eliminated when the new program is intro-
duced
See part C.
E. List of faculty members who will be teaching/supervising, what
percentage of their teaching will be devoted to the program,
and their areas of research specialization
Two new lecturer positions are being requested. These lecturers will tcach the three
new courses
CMPT 10 5
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/ENSC 105W, Cl\iIPT 106/ENSC 106, and ENSC 104, as well
as the existing course ENSC 182 which is currently taught by a sessional instructor.
These courses are the only ones
that increase the current teaching loads in Computing
Science and Engineering Science. All other ENSC and CMPT com'ses in Systems One
are existing courses that will be taught by the faculty who currently teach them.
F. For a program where the intention is to charge a premium fee,
a
budget
No changes to existing fees are ant.icipated.
Software Systems Calendar Change #1
The addition of the/allowing section to page
76
a/the Calendar, after the description of
the Faculty
0/
Applied Sciences. Specifically, placed after section entitled "Residency
Requirements"
and be/ore section entitled "School o/Computing Science",'
Systems One Program
Systems One is a technology-oriented direct entry first year program at the
Surrey campus. Mechatronics Systems Engineering and Software Systems
majors will enroll in Systems One during their first year. The program consists of
a core of required common courses. together with additional requirements that
are program-specific.
The Common Core
CMPT 120-3/125-3 or CMPT 128-3 -Introduction to Computing Science and
Programming
ENSC 182-3 Mechatronics Design I
CMPT 105W-3/ENSC 105W-3 Process. Form. and Convention in Professional
Genres
CMPT 106-3/ENSC 106-3 Applied Science. Technology and Society
Plus additional requirements described in the respective programs.
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Software Systems Calendar Change #2
The following changes should be made to page
79
of the Calendar, specifically
10
the
section entitled "Software Systems Major Program
fl.
The original text is included below.
with the additions underlined in blue:
Software Systems Major Program
This program provides skills, knowledge and thought processes necessary for
professional software production, while also providing a broad background Qf
various computing systems that graduates encounter in their careers. For course
planning
information,
http://www.cs.sfu.ca/undergrad/Advising
First-year Requirements
The first year
of
Software SYstems is the Systems One program.
a
loint
program with the Mechatronics Systems Engineering program.
The
courses required for SYstems
One are
Included in the following lists
of
requirements.
Systems Requirements
Students complete all of
CMPT 150-3 Introduction to Computer DeSign
CMPT 250-3 Introduction to Computer Architecture
CMPT 300-3 Operating Systems I
ENSC
182.3
Mechatmnjc;s pesign I
and two of
CMPT 170-3 Introduction to Web Application Development
CMPT 371-3 Data Communications and Networking
CMPT 471-3 Networking II
CMPT 354-3 Database Systems I
CMPT 454-3 Database Systems II
9
CMPT 401-3 Operating Systems
\I
CMPT 432-3 Real-time Systems
CMPT 433-3 Embedded Systems
CMPT 470-3 Web-based Information Systems
18 units
Fundamentals Requirements
Students complete all of
CMPT 105W-3/ENSC 105W-3 Process. Form. and Convention in
professional
Genres
CMPT 106-3/ENSC 106-3 Applied Science. Technology and Society
CMPT 307-3 Data Structures and Algorithms
MACM 101-3 Discrete Mathematics I
MACM 201-3 Discrete Mathematics II
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
MATH 232-3 Elementary Linear Algebra
CMPT 322W-3 Professional Responsibility and Ethics
and one of
STAT 101-3 Introduction to Statistics
STAT 270-3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
24 ynits
The remainder o/this section o/the Calendar should remain unchanged
10
Calendar cbange for Mecbatronic Systems
Engineering (MSE) Program
1. Proposed 1
st
year Systems One replacing Tech One for Mechatronic
Systems Engineering (MSE) Program
1
From:
Term One (Fall)
CMPT 128-3 Introduction to Computing Science
and Programming for Engineers
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics - Mechanics and
Modem Physics
TECH \ ()6 3 Sp9fialll1inliing anti COHlffil:lniea£hlg
Tl':CH 111 3 Tellhnolot!)' in
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and one of
CHEM 120-3 General Chemistry I
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
19 or 20 units
Term Two (Spring)
CffiJ311 3 first aomJ:)leRleRtal)' eleeth'e
ENSC 182-3 Mechatronics Design I
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 232-3 Elementary Linear Algebra
PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity
and Magnetism.
TI!CII lQ\ JW CElRlR1URisation, Teaffi'll'9AE anti
Collaborative
Preeess
19 units
1 SFU Calendar 2009/2010 Page 86 Fllculty of Appllod Selene ..
1
To:
Term One (Fall)
CMPT 128-3 Introduction to Computing Science
and
Programming
for
Engineers
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics - Mechanics and
Modem Physics
ENSC 104-3 EOKioeerinK Graebics and DesilD
Cmp) 1-3 first complementary elective
and one of
CHEM 120-3 General Chemistry I
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
19 or 20 units
Term Two (Spring)
ENSC 106-3 Applied
Science~
Technololl and
Society*
ENSC lOSW-3 Process
I
Form
l
and CODvention
in Professional Genres
ENSC 182-3 Mechatronics Design I
MA TIl 152-3 Calculus II
MATIl 232-3 Elementary Linear Algebra
PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity
and Magnetism
19 units
