DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1979, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.
Present: Pedersen, K. G., Chairman
Arrott, A. ?
S.
Absent:
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Beirne, B. P.
Birch, D. R.
Blaney, J. P.
Blackman, A. R.
Cot, P.
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T.
Brown, R. C.
Doherty, P. N.
Bursill-Hall, C. L.
Fisher, J.
Calvert, T. W.
Hobson, R. F.
Dobb, T. C.
Ivany, J.W.G.
Einstein, F.
Kemp, C. L.
Enns, R.
Matthews, L.
Geen, G. H.
Moffatt, D. ?
C.
Harrison, D. J.
Overholt, M. J.
Hinchcliffe, S.
Wyatt, J. D.
Hoiweg, B. A.
Jones, C.H.W.
In attendance: ?
Alderson, E. W.
Keitner, A. A.
Buckley, D.
Lachlan, A. H.
Griffiths, C. T.
Luetzen, S.
Krane, W.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
McDermott, W. B.
McNabb, C. T.
Paris, ?
C.
Munro, J. M.
Perry, T.
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Okuda, K.
Verdun-Jones, S.
Resnick, L.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Roberts, N. C.
Shields, M.
Slay, M. R.
Swartz, N. M.
Thomas, L. E.
Toor, J. B.
Tuinman, J. J.
Webster, J. M.
Weinberg, H.
Weinkam, J. J.
Whitecross, C. A.
Wideen, B. M.
Wideen, N. F.
Evans, H. N., Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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The Chairman asked the newly elected student Senators to
s.tand and be recognized, and welcomed them to their first meeting of
Senate. Details of the by-election by students of three students to
the Senate to replace D. P. Hauka, C. E. MacKay and L. Sevéry for
halance terms. of office, from date of election to May 31, 1980, follow:
Ballots ?
Cast
726
Ballots. Spoiled
31
Individual totals:
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Enns
471
Hay
243
Matthews
558
Shields
444
Wageler
100
Three individuals receiving the highest
numbers. of votes and thereby declared
elected:
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RICHARD ENNS
LYNN I. E. MATTHEWS
MARCUS B. SHIELDS
1., APPRO/AL OF AGENDA
On a motion by G. Bursill-Hall, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, the agenda
was. approved as distributed.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Blackman,
"That the minutes of the Open Session of November 5,
1979 be approved as circulated."
MOTION CARRIED
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MLNUTES.
H. Weinberg stated that a request for review of policy relating to.
private scholarships would be placed before the next meeting of the Senate
Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries.
4. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
1) Paper S.79-119 - Annual Report
The University's Financial Statements, as at March. 31, 1979 were before
Senate for information, and the Chairman stated that if there were any
direct
questions
Dr. E. Scott would be invited to respond at the January
meeting of Senate. There were no questions.
5.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1) Senate Nominating Committee
a) Paper S.79-120 - Senate Elections
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The results of elections of student Senators to Senate Committees
are as follows:
Senate Committee on Academic Planning (SCAP)/Senate Committee on
University Budget (SCUB)
One student Senator to replace L. Severy for balance term of office
from date of election to September 30, 1980.
Elected by acclamation: ?
S. HINCHCLIFFE
Senate Committee on Continuing Studies (SCCS)
One student Senator to replace D. P. Hauka for balance term of office
from date of election to September 30, 1980.
Elected by acclamation: ?
L. MATTHEWS
Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees (SCHD)
One student Senator to replace D. P. Hauka from date of election for
no specified term of office.
Elected by acclamation: ?
M. SHIELDS
Senate Library Committee (SLC)
One student Senator to replace D. P. Hauka for balance term of office
from date of
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Elected by acclamation: ?
R. ENNS
ii)
Senate Library Committee
a) Paper S.79-121 - Annual Report
The Chairman commented that the report was before Senate for information
and he made a suggestion, that inasmuch as he had received a report from the
Senate Committee on University Budget following its detailed analysis in regard
to resource allocation, and the report speaks to a number of issues raised In
the Library Committee Report, that the question be deferred until the January
meeting for an informed discussion. It was agreed that the complete report
will be distributed with the materials for the January meeting of Senate.
iii)
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
a) Paper S.79-122 - Archaeology - Curriculum Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-122, the proposed changes
in Archaeology as follows:
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(i) Change in requirements for Majors and Minors
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(ii) Course changes, credit hours from 5 hours to 3 hours
ARC.
330
- Prehistory of Latin America
ARC.
360
- Indian Cultures of North America
ARC.
365
- Ecological Archaeology
ARC.
370
- Western Pacific Prehistory
ARC.
473
- Africa
ARC.
474
- North America - Southwest
ARC.
475
- North America - Arctic.,,
Note: The Departmental representative informed SCUS that the transcripts
of all Archaeology graduates had been reviewed and that the Depart-
ment was concerned about the limited coverage of the discipline in
some cases. Furthermore, it was felt that some courses required less
of students than was appropriate for the 5 semester hours credit
they carried. In other instances requirements will be lessened to
accord with the reduced credit.
For information: Under its delegated authority SCUS ap:poved proposed
changes in Archaeology as follows:
(i)
Change in nature of course -
ARC. 432-5 - Advanced Physical Anthropology
(ii)
Change in prerequisite -
ARC. 385-3 - Fossil Man
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
b) Paper S.79-123 - School of Business Administration and Economics
- Curriculum Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board, as set forth in S.79-123, the proposed
change in requirements for a Major in the School
of Business Administration and Economics."
Note: This proposal acknowledges that the needs of Business Administration
and Economics students may be appropriately met through any one of
several Mathematics or Philosophy courses or through a specific
course in the School.
For information: Under its delegated authority SCUS approved proposed
course changes in the School of Business Administration and Economics
as follows:
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ECON/CONM 332-3 -
ECON 353-5
COMM 373-5
COMM 436-5
Elementary Economic
prerequisite
Title, description
Title, description
Title, description,
and Business Statistics I -
prerequisite
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A number of questions were raised in connection with the changes
approved by SCUS under its delegated authority, and the Secretary reminded
Senate that documentation is available in the office of Secretariat Services
for perusal by any interested Senator ten days in advance of the Senate
meeting.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
c) Paper S.79-124 - English - Course Changes - For Information
Under its delegated authority SCUS approved the proposed changes in
courses in English, as follows:
ENGL 344-4 - Title
ENGL 346-4- Title
ENGL 320-4 - Title
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d) Paper S.79-125 - History - Curriculum Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-125, the proposed changes
in History as follows:
(i)
Change in requirements for Major
(ii)
Change in requirements for Minor
(iii)
Change in requirements for Honors."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
e)
Paper S.79-126 - History - Deletion of HIST 499-18
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, the deletion of HIST 499-18 (honours semester)
from the calendar."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
f)
Paper S.79-127 - DLLL - Curriculum Changes
The Chairman of SCUS informed Senate that the Department had requested
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that it be permitted to withdraw the revisions proposed under Motion 1 of
the blue motion sheet attached to Paper S.79-127.
MOTION 1 WITHDRAWN
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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by G. Bursill-Hall,
MOTION 2 "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-127, the proposed change
in program requirements in French."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
Professor T. Perry joined the assembly to respond to questions.
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
MOTION 3 "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-127, the proposed curriculum
changes in German:
1. New Courses:
GERM 140-3 -
Introduction to German Civilization
GERM 205-1 -
Oral Practice and Conversation
GERM
350-3 -
Critical Approaches to the Study of German Literature
GERM 360-3 -
Introduction to German Linguistics
GERM
370-3 -
German Civilization I
GERM
GERM
371-3 -
406-3 -
German Civilization II
German Morphology and Lexicology
GERM 408-3 -
Applied German Linguistics
GERM 449-3 -
The Twentieth Century to 1945
GERM 451-3 -
Survey of Early Literary Texts
GERM
455-3 -
Contemporary German Literature
GERM 459-3 -
Topics in German Literature
2.
Discontinuation
of Courses:
GERM 302-3 -
Advanced German - Composition II
GERM 241-3 -
Introduction to German Literature II
GERM
341-3 -
A Survey of German Literature II
GERM
405-5 -
Introduction to German Linguistics
GERM
448-2 -
Drama in the 20th Century
GERM
450-3 -
Current Topics in German Literature
3.
Course Changes:
GERM
300-3 -
Title, description
GERM
301-3 -
Title, description
GERM
240-3 -
Title description
GERM
250-3 -
Number, title (former GERM 340-
v
3-to be dropped)
GERM
401-3 -
Prerequisite
GERM
402
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Title, description, prerequisite, credits
GERM
403
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- Prerequisite, credits
GERM
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- Prerequisite, credits
GERM
443-3 -
Prerequisite, vector
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GERM
444-3 -
Prerequisite, vector
Qpjuuith±i.tr1.
GERM
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- Prerequisite, vector,
•credit
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Change in requirements for honors, major, minor."
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Note: The memorandum from T. Perry, Chairman of the German Division, dated
November 1, summarizes very well the information placed before SCUS
at the time the German curriculum revisions were considered. The
German Division has attempted to provide a stronger and better
balanced program with clearer structure and sequencing for the
benefit of students and with explicitly identified scheduling rules
to permit a regular offering of courses without requiring an increase
in faculty. Specifically, on the latter point, 300 division courses
will be offered annually and 400 division courses bi-annually.
(The net increase in the German curriculum is six (6) courses or
fifteen (15) semester hours. Twelve (12) courses totalling 34
semester hours have been added and six (6) hours totalling 19
semester hours have been dropped.)
In response to questions SCUS was informed that students' participation
in the curriculum revision had been substantial. In fact, a significant
amount of work related to the curriculum revision had been undertaken
by a student through a summer employment project.
Finally, the Library Collection Evaluation indicates that holdings are
adequate for the offering of all proposed new courses and no specific
additional needs have been identified.
L. Thomas questioned the submission of the proposal when the University
• Review Committee had suggested there was insufficient enrolment to justify a
German program, and D. Birch provided information to the effect that the URC
questions had been referred to SCAP where the matter was considered in great
detail before it made a recommendation that the program be continued at a
modest level following review of the curriculum to provide greater attraction
without greater resources. He added that in comparison to other institutions
enrolment figures
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in SFU's German program were somewhat better.
Question was: called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
(Secretary's Note: . Further check indicated that the net increase in
German is six courses, eleven semester hours.)
g) Paper S.79-128 - Philosophy - Curriculum Changes
The Chairman noted a typographical error on the blue motion sheet of
Paper S.79-128 in the information section wherein PHIL 340 should show 3
credits rather than 4 as indicated.
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate .approve and recommend, approval to the Board,
as set forth in S.79-128, the proposed change in require-
ments for the Honors program in Philosophy."
For information: Under its delegated authority SCUS approved proposed
changes in courses in Philosophy, as follows:
PHIL 151-3 - History of Philosophy I, Nature of course, vector
PHIL 314-3 - Topics in Logic I, Prerequisite
PHIL 320-3 - Social and Political Philosophy, Prerequisite
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PHIL 340-3 - Philosophical Methods, Prerequisite
PHIL 341-3 - Philosophy of Science, Prerequisite
PHIL 321-3 - Moral Issues and Theories, Prerequisite
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
In response to a question raised by T. Arrott, N. Swartz stated that
PHIL 340 and PHIL 341 have been taught in three hour blocks to provide for
the great deal of exchange between the lecturer and the students.
K. Rieckhoff commented that courses of heavy concentration of material
are often scheduled by the preference of the professor, and D. Birch said
although scheduling of courses is variable the question is under review.
h)
Paper S.79-129 - Political Science - New Course Proposal -
POL. 424-3 - Quebec Government and Politics
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors the proposed new course POL. 424-3
- Quebec Government and Politics, as set forth in
S.79-l29."
Note: This course has been taught twice (79-1 and 79-3) as a special
topics course. The Library collection evaluation indicates that
holdings are excellent and identifies only one item which it would
be particularly desirable to add, i.e. back files of La Presse.
The course can be' taugh.t without them;. they can be acquired gradu-
ally; and no special allocation is anticipated for this purpose.
G. Bursill-Hall suggested it might be politic to add a statement
regarding the advisability of a student demonstrating some knowledge of the
French language prior to entering the course. R. Brown informed Senate
that two sections of the course have been offered in French and English
by the completely bilingual professor, and T. McNabb added that sufficient
student demand for any course to be taught in French was generally accommo-
dated where oossible.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
i)
Paper S.79-130 - Psychology - Curriculum Changes
Moved,by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-130, the proposed changes
in Psychology, as follows:
(1) Change in requirements for Major
(ii)
Change in requirements for Minor
(iii)
Change in requirements for admission to Honors
(iv)
New course PSYC 301-3 - Intermediate Research Methods and
Data Analysis."
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Note: Both SCIJS and SCAP have previously examined the question of the
proliferation of courses in research design and statistics. Some
preference has been expressed for a coordinated approach to meeting
the needs of students from various departments. However, PSYC 301-3
has been developed to address a specific need which has hitherto con-
sumed a great deal of faculty time in providing individual guidance
to Honors students. The course is specifically directed to the needs
of those students in preparing to undertake Honors research. There
has been consultation between representatives of the Psychology
Department and of the statisticsgroup in the Mathematics Department
and this course has the support of the latter group based on the
assurance that its primary emphasis is on research design and that
it will build on courses in statistics. A healthy enrolment is
anticipated. Nevertheless, the Chairman of SCUS has been directed to
strike a small task force to address once more the question of co-
ordinating statistics and research design courses in the sciences and
social sciences.
For information: Under its delegated authority, SCUS approved the proposed
changes in courses in Psychology as follows:
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Course changes, prerequisites
PSYC
210-3 -
Data Analysis in Psychology
PSYC 420-5 -
Learning
PSYC
425-5
- Language and Thinking
PSYC 430-5 -
Perception
PSYC 435-5
- Sensation
PSYC
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440-5
- Motivation
PSYC
444-5
- Psychopathology
PSYC
450-5
- Developmental Psychology
PSYC
451-5
- Psychology of Infancy
PSYC
452-5
- Social and Moral Development
PSYC
456-5
- Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
PSYC
460-5
- Social Psychology
PSYC
470-5
- Personality
PSYC
480-5
- Physiological Psychology
PSYC
485-5
- Animal Behavior
PSYC
410-5
- Research Design I
PSYC
411-5
- Research Design II
(ii) Course changes
PSYC 311-3 - Introduction to the Theory of Measurement
(former 310-5 to be dropped)
PSYC 201-3 - Research Methods in Psychology, Description
PSYC 321-3 - Intelligence and Creativity, Description, prerequisite
PSYC 365-3 - Psycholinguistics, Description
PSYC 370-5 - Theories of Personality, Description
PSYC 306-3 - Psychological Assessment Procedures, Description,
prerequisite.
T. Arrott suggested that the proposed changes should include MATH 101
as a requirement for entry to an honors program in Psychology, but R. Blackman
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and R. Brown confirmed the Department's position that PSYC 210 was not only an
equivalent but provided a more direct foundation. N. Swartz noted that the
Mathematics Department had not opposed the proposal.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
NOTION CARRIED
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per S.79-131 - Discontinuation Q_PSYC 407-3
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, the discontinuation of PSYC 407-3
(Evaluation Techniques) ."
Note: In November 1973 Senate approved paper S.73-125 which included the
following provision:
"Issue 3. Proliferation of Course Offerings
c) That any course not offered within a six semester period be
deleted from the calendar unless adequate justification for
retaining the course is presented to the Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Studies and Senate. The Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Studies to be charged each semester with review-
ing course offerings under this ruling and making appropriate
recommendations to Senate."
The most recent review identified 66 courses which had not been
taught for at least 6 semesters. Of these departments indicated
the need to retain 65. One intention of Senate in approving the
provision for deleting from the calendar courses which had not been
offered for two years was to ensure that a student reading the
calendar could have some reasonable assurance that courses listed
therein would be offered on a more or less regular basis. The first
time the procedure was applied quite a few courses were deleted but
one might question the value of maintaining this particular procedure
in view of the amount of energy expended and the scale of the outcome.
The Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies intends to consider
whether there may not be better means of achieving the purpose of
conveying accurate and useful information to students through the
University calendar.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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J. Tuinman welcomed the action contemplated by SCUS as he felt there
should be defined criteria to establish justification for retention of
courses not offered.
Q Paper S.79-132 - Sociology /Anthropology - Curriculum Changes
The Chairman pointed out a correction required in the information
section on the blue motion sheet where the changes should read "Title,
designation," rather than as shown.
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board,
as set forth in S.79-132, the proposed new course S.A.
303-4 (Ethnic Conflicts)."
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For information: Under its delegated authority SCUS approved the proposed?
changes in courses in Sociology/Anthropology as follows:
S.A. 45074 - Title, designation
S.A. 451-4 - Title, designation
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
1). Paper S.79-133- PLP Program - Curriculum Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S..79-133, the proposed changes
as follows:
(1) Change in Lower Division requirements?
(ii) Change in Upper Division requirements."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
m) Paper S.79-134 Centre for the Arts - Curriculum Changes
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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-134, the proposed changes
for the Centre for the Arts including the following:
(i)
New. courses
FPA. 126-3 - Structural Approach to Ballet II
FPA. 226-2 - Ballet for Modern Dance II
FPA. 133-3 - Filmmaking Fundamentals
(ii)
Change in courses
FPA. 125-3 - Title
FPA. 225-2 - Title, credit vector (formerly 225-3, 0-0-10)."
Note: FPA. 126-3 and FPA. 226-2 are designed as optional sequels to FPA.
125-3 and FPA. 225-2 respectively. They are expected to have rela-
tively high enrolment for studio courses.
Provision for funding appropriate sessional staffing has been in-
corporated in the emergent program budget.
FPA. 133-3 (Filmmaking Fundamentals) is proposed to strengthen
both the conceptual and technical foundations for studies in film.
It will become part of the lower division prerequisite credit for
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the Film Minor, thereby raising lower division prerequisite credits?
to twenty-four. A $25.00 laboratory fee is proposed as a student
contribution towards the cost of expendable materials.
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E. Alderson was in attendance to serve as a resource person for
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the presentation.
It was explained, that FPA. 225-2 and FPA. 226-2 are proposed as
concurrent offerings during a normal academic year to replace the
original FPA. 225-3 intensive
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10 hour studio Summer semester course.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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Paper S.79-135 - Communication - Curriculum Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-135, the proposed change
in requirements for the degree."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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Paper S.79-136 - Computing Science - Curriculum Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
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"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-136, the proposed changes
in Computing Science as follows:
(i)
New course CNPT 483-4 - Compiler Construction
(ii)
Course Upgrade cMPT 340-3 - Computers in Biomedicine
(formerly. Q1PT 240-3 to be dropped)
(iii)
Change in credits CNPT 291-4 - Analogue and Digital
Circuits (formerly 3 credits)
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(1) Change in program requirements
(2) Requirement of grade of C- or higher in any
prerequisite course for Computing Science
courses."
Note: Should the new courses be approved, SCUS has waived the time lag
requirements to permit first offering of CMPT 483-4 in Summer 80-2.
The Computing Science Department had initially proposed a require-
ment of a grade of C or higher in any prerequisite course for
Computing Science courses. The objective is to ensure an adequate
background on the part of students so that instruction can be
pitched at an appropriate level. Prior to consideration by SCUS
the Department agreed to adjust its recommendation to require a
minimum grade of C-, the lowest mark identified as a "satisfactory"
grade.
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For information: Under its delegated authority SCUS approved changes to
Computing Science courses as follows:
(v) Changes to courses
CMPT 103-3 - Introduction to a High Level Programming
Language I, Description
CMPT 104-1 - Introduction to a High Level Programming
Language II, Description
MPT 354-3 - Title, description
CMPT 370-3 - Title, description
CMPT 371-3 - Title, description
CMPT 105-3 - Funthimental Concepts of Computing, Prerequisite
CMPT 351-3 - Computer Graphics, Prerequisite
J.
Harrison expressed concern regarding the requirement of C- for
any prerequisite course to Computing Science courses when such a policy
is not fully operative across all programs. K. Okuda confirmed that no
regulation is fool proof and that some'individuals have been known to
gain entry to particular courses without the, specified prerequisites.
K.
Rieckhoff questioned the rationale provided for the upgrading
of CMPT 340-3, and J. Weinkam responded that the course outline is such
that the material can be taught at any of
.a number of different levels,
and at the proposed 300 level more sophistication and maturity is expected
from students.
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MOTION CARRIED
p) Paper S.79-137 - Criminology - Curriculum Changes
Moved by D. Birch
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, seconded by T. Calvert,
MOTION 1 "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-137, the proposed changes
in Criminology as follows:
Change in requirements (see 1979-80 Calendar, pages
315-319 inclusive)
(1) Change Group B Lower Division listings (on
listing, see items 1, 2, 4, 8)
(:2) Change Group B Upper Division listings (on
listing, see item 9)
(3)
Change number of required Lower Division Group
B courses (on listing, see item 4)
(4)
Requirements to proceed to Upper Division courses
(on listing, see item 5)."
Note: SCUS was informed that discussions were taking place between the
Psychology and Criminology Departments about the implications of
the Psychology proposal to add PSYC 201 as a prerequisite to
Psyc 210.
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D. Buckley, C. Griffiths and S. Verdun-Jones joined the assembly
to provide information on the submission.
N. Swartz suggested that there be consistency in the Faculties
in the designation of Group listings to eliminate possible confusion
in the calendar, and the Secretary stated that the intention is to
request alteration where possible to effect that change.
R. Blackman noted that inasmuch as Senate had approved the discon-
tinuation of PSYC 407 earlier in the evening, reference to that course
required deletion from page 3 of the proposal.
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION 1 CARRIED
Moved by D. Birch, seconded
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by T. Calvert,
NOTION 2 "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-137, a change in grading
system from P-W to letter grades for CRIM 462-15
(Field Practice) but with retention of authorization
to withdraw a student from CRIM 462 as that authorization
pertains to courses on a P-W system."
Note: Departmental representatives provided information to the effect
that a significant academic component has been added to the field
practice course and it is largely on that basis that the Department
wishes to use normal letter grades. However., because the course
involves placement in a variety of agencies and both the agency and
the department must be concerned with maintenance of professional
ethics and responsibility to clients, the Department must retain
authority to withdraw a student - with or without that student's
consent. The Departmental Chairman made it clear that whenever it
is appropriate
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to do so, an effort will be made to obtain an alterna-
tive placement in the following semester. In practice if there is a
withdrawal, either voluntary or involuntary, by the end of week 9
the transcript will show 'the same entry as it would for any student
who withdraws from all courses during a semester. If there should
be an involuntary withdrawal after week 9, it will be considered to
have taken place under extenuating circumstances and no grade will
be assigned.
For information: Under its delegated authority SCUS approved changes in
Criminology courses
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as follows:
Course changes
(1)
Title changes for CRIM 341-3, CRIM 441-4
(2)
Prerequisite' changes
CR111 231-3 - Intrdduction to the Judicial Process
CRIM 311-3 - Criminality of Particular Groups
CR114 312-3 - Criminological Perspectives on Social Problems
CRIM 313-3 - Specific Types of Crimes
CRIM 335-3 - Human Rights and Civil Liberties
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CRIM 350-3 - Techniques of Crime Prevention I
CRIM 410-3 - Decision Making in Criminal Justice
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CRIM 414-3 - Criminal Typologies
CRIM 420-3 - Techniques of Evaluation and Prediction in
Criminology
CRIM 430-3 - Judicial Administration and Planning
CRIM 455-3 - Law Enforcement Administration and Planning
CRIN 462-15 Field Practice
Questions posed by a number of Senators produced the following
information:
The letter grade proposal has been initiated
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to indicate the level
of achievement of highly motivated students in Field Practice where
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work involved is estimated to be 50% field and 50% seminar presentation.
A standard questionnaire is utilized by Field Practice Evaluators
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the performance of placements; the
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Field Practice Committee
is responsible for justifying P-W ratings and the letter grades are
assigned by the student's faculty instructor.
First appeal by the student may be made to the Field Supervisor,
and in current experience a satisfactory decision has been reached
without going be
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ond the jurisdiction of the Field Practice Committee.
The Secretar y indicated that when the policy guidelines on grading practices
were being considered recently. by Senate it had been made clear that P/W
were considered as grades and that appeal processes at present would be as
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set forth generally in those papers with further consideration to be given
to practicum course procedures.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
q) Paper S.79-138 - Kinesiology - Curriculum Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-138, the proposed changes
in Kinesiology as follows:
(i)
Course changes
KIN. 326-3 - Functional Anatomy,. Description, prerequisite
KIN. 405-3 - Human Physiology I, Prerequisite
KIN. 498-3 - Undergraduate Research, Description
(ii)
Change in grading practice
KIN. 343-3 - Fitness Appraisal and Guidance."
T. Arrott proposed a friendly amendment to delete "three-dimensional"
from the proposed description for KIN. 326-3, but T. Calvert stated that
it is the Department's
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desire to use that expression inasmuch as the course
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is taught from books and cadavers.
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N. Swartz suggested that the second sentence of the description pro-
posed for KIN. 498-3 be changed to "Those students completing an Honors
degree will be required to submit for departmental approval a paper based on
this research," and this was accepted by the mover and seconder.
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Responding to a question raised by T. McNabb, the Dean of Inter-
dis.ciplinary Studies stated that in the opinion of the Department
grading on a P-W basis, was more appropriate for KIN. 343-3 than the
current letter grading.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
r) Paper S.79-139 - General Studies'- New'Coürse, G.S. 227-3
B., McDermott was in attendance to respond to questions.
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set out in S.79-139, the proposed new
course G.S. 227-3 - On the Seriousness of the Future."
Note: G.S. 227 has been developed to complement the existing course
G.S. 427 - The Study of the Future, which has been offered for
more than ten years. The latter course examines alternative
responses. to the fact that the future entails serious problems.
The proposed course will examine alternative views of the
evidence that the future entails serious problems. Although the
subject matter of the two courses is logically related, SCUS
accepted the argument that the courses will not entail undue
overlap and that neither need depend on the other.
It was noted that the two related' courses have no structured require-
ment and there is considerable variation in the content.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
s.) Pàper S.79-140 - General Studies - New Courses - G.S. 230-3,
350-3, 351-3
Professor C. Paris joined the group to provide information on
G.S. 230-3.
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
MOTION 1 "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-140, the proposed new
course G.S. 230-3 - Introduction to Religious Studies."
Note: Approval was made subject to receipt of a promised statement on
Library resources which had. not as yet been received at the time
SCUS met.
T. Calvert provided information to the effect that an upper division
course compatible to G.S. 230-3 is being proposed as part of a Humanities
Major.
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.N. Swartz asked for details of the organizing principle of the
proposed offering, and C. Paris stated that issues of most importance
would be touched with. as much clarity and precision as Is possible.
C. Bursill-Hall was favorably inclined towards the type of teaching
provided there would be no danger of proselytizing, and there was
assurance there would be none.
An amendment was moved by H. Weinberg, seconded by C. Bursill-Hall,
"That the title of G.S. 230-3 be changed to
'An Introduction to the Study of Religions."
T. Calvert opposed the amendment on the grounds that Religious
Studies is an accepted designation across North America, and C. Paris
confirmed that there are Departments of Religions and Departments of
Religious Studies, with the latter being accepted in Canada.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION 1-CARRIED
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
MOTION 2. "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-140, the proposed new
courses G.S. 350-3 - Family Developnent;I: Coupling
and Young Families, and G.S. 351-3 - Family Development
II: Maturing and Extended Families."
Note: It was felt in the SCUS meeting that these courses could appro-
priately be offered in the Department of Psychology. However,
with the support of the Psychology Department, it has been
proposed that they be offered in General Studies because they
incorporate an interdiciplinary approach and will involed inter-
departmental staffing.
N. Swartz felt that a more suitable title without a sexual conno-
tation might be "Pairing Of f and Young Families." D. Birch remarked
that the subject has been considered at SCUS and there had been full
consultation with the chairman of the Faculty curriculum committee and
faculty members, and that the particular label was intended to indicate
a broader meaning of Marriage and Young Families.
An amendment was moved by N. Swartz, seconded by A. Lachlan,
S"That the word 'Coupling' be changed to 'Couples."
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T. Calvert suggested it was dangerous for individuals from other
disciplines to attempt to alter appropriate terms which have been
selected by the proposers of offerings to identify the content.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
t) Paper S.79-141 - Canadian Studies Program - Addition of Courses
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-141, the addition of
courses for use on the Canadian Studies Program as
follows:
(i)
CRIM 135-5 - Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal
Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective
ECON 310-3 - Money and Banking
(ii)
ECON 353-5 - Economic History of Canada
(originally Economic History of North America)
(iii)
HIST 385-3 - The History of Arts in British
Columbia and Canada
HIST 430-3 - New France
HIST 431-3 - British North America 1760-1850
HIST 434-3 - Native History in Canada
POL. 424-3 - Quebec Government and Politics."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
u) Paper-S.79-142 - Latin American Studies - Curriculum Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-142, the following
changes for Latin American Studies:
Ci)
Addition of courses for use in the program:
GEOG 343-3 - Geography of Transitional Societies
SPAN 340-3 - Hispanic Literature in Translation
(ii) Change in upper division requirements
(iii)
Use of *GEOG 263-3 - Selected Regions."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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v) Paper S.79-143 - Women's Studies - Curriculum Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-143, the following changes
in Women's Studies:
(i)
Addition of two new course numbers to W.S.. 301-3 -
Special Topics in Women's Studies, W.S. 302-3,
W.S. 303-3.
(ii)
Addition of one new course number to W.S. 300-5
- Special Topics in Women's Studies, W.S. 310-5
(iii)
Course change W.S. 1003."
Note: This motion represents an amendment to the proposal originally put
forward by Women's Studies, i.e. that five new special topics
courses be added at the 300 division. Members of SCUS also ex-
pressed the opinion that the Women's Studies Program should consider
what restriction if any should be placed on the number of credits
for special topics courses which could be applied toward a minor.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
w) Paper S.79-144 = Proposed Option in the B.Sc. Honors Program
in Mathematics
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Webster,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.79-144, the proposed option
in the B.Sc. Honors program in Mathematics."
Note: The proposal does not involve any new courses but identifies a
group of courses as a suitable option for physics-oriented
mathematicians. According to the Chairman of the Departmental
Undergraduate Studies Committee, it is designed "to fill a gap
between our present Honors Mathematics program and the Honors
Mathematical Physics program."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
6. REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from Faculties.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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T. McNabb suggested that he would like Senate to direct SCUS to the
problem of students coining up for graduation who are short of credit hours
because credits were changed while they were in the stream. D. Birch
stated that SCUS had sought to gain assurance that students would not be
disadvantaged and that some re
q
uirements might be waived under certain
circumstances.
At this point the hour for conclusion of the Open Session was reached.
Moved by T. McNabb, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the Open Session of Senate be extended fifteen
minutes beyond the normal 10 p.m. deadline."
MOTION CARRIED
The Secretary stated that he was not aware of any changes in credit
hours which would be effective prior to September 1980.
8.
NOTICES OF MOTION
T. McNabb gave notice of motion, "That Senate direct SCUS to consider
policy for students who may be disadvantaged through changes in credit
hours granted for courses, such policy to involve waiver of the Senate
regulation of 120 semester hours." He was informed by the Secretary of
Senate that in order to place the Notice of Motion on the agenda for the
January meeting of Senate it would be necessary to submit in writing to
the Secretary the proposed motion.
9.
INFORMATION
On a motion by T. McNabb, seconded by M. Slay, the Open Session
recessed briefly at 10:07 p.m., prior to moving into Closed Session.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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