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TO:
W. Parkhouse
FROM:
D. Bingham, Chair
Dean
of Graduate Studies
Faculty of Science Graduate Studies
Committee
RE:
MBB Program Change
DATE:
July 28,2010
DISC New Courses - 830,831,
832, 833
and 834
The following has been approved
by
the Faculty of Science and are forwarded for approval by the
Senate Graduate Studies Committee. Please include them on the next SGSC agenda.
Molecular Biology
&
Biochemistry
Minor program change to require new MBB graduate students to take at least one credit of MBB
colloquia for their degree requirements.
Biological Sciences
New Courses:
BISC
830 - Community Ecology and Macroecology
BISC
831- Research Seminars in Biological Sciences
BISC
832 - Research Seminars
in
Biological Sciences
BISC
833 - Research Seminars in Biological Sciences
BISC 834 - Essential Cell Biology
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Memorandum
To: Science Graduate Studies Committee
Re: Minor Program Change
1. Proposed program change:
From: Nicholas Harden, Chair, DGSC
Date: July 8, 2010
The proposed program change is to require new MBB graduate students to take one unit (one
semester) of one of the MBB colloquium courses for their degree requirements. Students may take
an additional
2 units of colloquia andlor journal clubs for degree completion credit.
2. Affect on existing program:
The change will have little effect on the existing program other than ensuring that all students do at
least one credit of colloquia. Students not choosing to do an additional 2 units of colloquia/journal
club, but rather taking a 3-unit course, would end
up completing their degree with one unit more
than
is required.
3. Justification for change:
A major concern is that new MBB graduate students often have little experience with reading and
critically evaluating primary research
papers
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skills essential for a successful research career. The
MBB colloquia were created to help students develop these skills but are optional and often poorly
attended. The proposed change
will ensure that every student does one unit of colloquium, and
wiIJ
encourage students to do a further 2 units of colloquium and/or journal club to make up the
equivalent
of a 3-unit course.
4. Current calendar language:
Current calendar language for Master of Science and Ph.D. programs is shown on the next two
pages with editing shown for new calendar language (inserted text
in
italics).
SIMON
FI~"'SElt
UNIVERSIT\'
THINKING OF
1HE
VlORLD
Program Requirements
Students must complete 12 units of graduate courses,
which must
illc/udeiAcludiRg
I
MBB 801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular biology and Biochemistry I
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and HI3
(9
~RFeeOlle
units of
olle
of the following
MBB colloquia:
V
MBB 821,822.823 - Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium
MBB
861, 862! 863 - BiomoIecular Structure and Function Collioquium
Other courses are selected in consultation with the Supervisory Committee and can
additional
include appropriate
2
units ojcolloquia
courses
from
and/or
MBB
journal
and/or
clubslor
other Departments.
de.gree completion
Students
credit.
may take
with
all I
journal clubs being taken as one unit
~it
directed readings courses.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Students are expected to attend the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
research seminar series
and participate regularly in ajoumal club. Journal clubs arc
discussion groups that focus
on the cun-ent research literature, and can be in the fonn of
the MBB Cfol1oquia. directed readings courses. or infomlaJ groups consisting of the
members of one or more research] aboratorics.
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lugram - IVIOJecular tllology and Biochemistry
Simon Fraser University
Contents
• Admission Requirements
• Program Requirements
• Thesis
• Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
2010-2011 Calendar
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Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
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Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Master of Science Program
Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
I
Faculty of Science
Simon Fraser University Calendar 2010-2011
Page 1 of2
This molecular biology and biochemistry (MBB) master of science (MSc) program provides advanced
education and research training for a career in academia, industry or the public sector and emphasizes
development
of research skills in combination with relevant course work. The program is ofinterest to those
wishing to use cutting edge laboratory and/or computational approaches
to address research problems in
biology, biochemistry or biomedical disciplines.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and should preferably have research
experience. In addition, applications must have found a Senior Supervisor who is willing to support their
appJication. Applicants should contact faculty members directly to discuss their research interests and confirm
the availability
of funding and space in their research group. Only students having a proposed Senior
Supervisor can be considered for admission to the program.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 12 units of graduate courses, including
• MBB 801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I
and up to three units
ofMBB col1oquia:
• MBB 821,822,823 - Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium
• MBB 861, 862, 863 - Biomolecular Structure and Function Colloquium
Other courses are selected in consultation with the Supervisory Committee and can include appropriate
courses from MBB
andlor
other Departments.
Students must maintain a minimum
GPA of3.0.
Students are expected to attend the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry research seminar
series and participate regularly in a journal club. Journal clubs are discussion groups that focus on the current
research literature, and can be in the form
of the MBB colloquia, or informal groups consisting of the members
of one or more research laboratories.
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Thesis
A major part of the program is originaJ research. A thesis describing the research is submitted and defended in
accordance with Graduate General Regulations.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General
Regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement,
completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program
in which they
are enrolled, as shown above.
Return to
molecular biology and biochemistry index page.
For calendar inquries and technical
problems, contact calendar-sfu{a{sfu.ca
I
Calendar Changes and
http://students.sfu.ca/calendar/molecular_biology _ biochemistry/mbb _MSc.html
9/2/2010
Program Requirements
Students who enter the program with a bachelor of science (BSc) degree, or equivalent.
are required to complete a minimum total of 18 units, at least 15 of which must be in
graduate courses.
All studentS must complete:
MBB 801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I
V
MBB 806-3 PhD Graduate Research Seminart
Olle ul1it (!fcwe ofthefollmrillg MBB colloquia:
MBB
821.822,823 -
Cell and A10lecular Biology Colloquium
MBB
861, 862. 863 -
BiomoleclIlar Structure and
FUllction
Colloquium
Studenrs may take Glllldditionlll
2
units oj colloquia and/or journal clubs for degree
completion credit. with journal clubs
beillg
taken as
olle ffedillIllit
directed readings
courses.
tenroll at the earliest opportunity following four tenns of prognllll enrolment
Up
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3
of
the 1 g units can consist of MIlS col1otju-ia:-
~4BB
82]. 8:!1, 823 Cell
aHa
Molecular Biology Colloquiafll
~m8
861,862,
S()3 8iomoleeular Structl:lre
and
FltAction
CoHoquil:lffi
Students who enter the program with a
~1aster
of Science (MSc) degree are required to
complete a minimum of six units including both of;
MBS 801-3
S~~d.P't
Seminar in
MoleOl'dcular
Biology and Biochemistr@
MBB 806-3 Pl\k'D. - Graduate Research Seminar
completed at the first opportunity foHowing two terms of program enrolment.
IfMBB 801-3 has already been taken
by
the student, the remaining three units mllst be
completed
by
taldng appropriate graduate courses or colloquia.
Students must maintain a miniamum GP A of 3.0
uoctoral Program - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Simon Fraser University
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• Program Requirements
• Thesis
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2010-2011 Calendar
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Molecular Biology and
.Biochemistry
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Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Doctor of Philosopby Program
Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
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Faculty of Science
Simon Fraser University Calendar 2010-2011
Page 1 of2
The MBB Ph.D. Program provides advanced education and research training for a career in academia or
industry and emphasizes a research apprenticeship
in combination with relevant course work. Students have
the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with researchers from a range
of disciplines related to MBB. The
program
is of interest to those wishing to use cutting edge laboratory and/or computational approaches to
address research problems in biology, biochemistry or biomedical disciplines.
Admission Requirements
Students who possess a Master of Science M.Sc. degree may apply to the MBB graduate program committee
to be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program. Exceptional students holding a Bachelor of
Science (BSc) and having relevant research experience may also be considered for entry. Applicants must
have found a
Senior Supervisor who is willing to consider their application. Applicants should contact faculty
members directly to discuss their research interests and confirm the availability
of funding and space in their
research group.
Only students having a proposed Senior Supervisor can be considered for admission to the
program.
Program Requirements
Students who enter the program with a bachelor of science (BSc) degree, or equivalent, are required to
complete a minimum total
of 18 units, at least 15 of which must be in graduate courses.
All students must complete:
• MBB 801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I
• MBB 806-3 PhD Graduate Research Seminart
f/nrol at the earliest opportunity fo]]owing four terms of program enrolment
Up to 3 of the 18 units c7sfst ofMBB colloquia:
• MBB 821, 822, 823 - Cell
olecular Biology ColJoquium
MBB 861,
862, 863 - B. molecular Structure and Function Colloquium
Students who enter the program with a master
of science (MSc) degree are required to complete a minimum of
six units including both of:
http://students.sfu.calcalendarlmolecular_biology_biochemistry/mbb_PhD.html
9/2/2010
Doctoral Program - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
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• MBB 801-3 Student Seminar in
Mo)ecul~
Biology and Biochemistr0
• MBB 806-3 Ph.D.
V-
- Graduate Research Seminart
tcompleted at the first opportunity following two terms of program enrolment
IfMBB 801-3 has already been taken by the student, the remaining three units must be completed by taking
appropriate graduate courses or colloquia.
Students must maintain a minimum
GPA of3.0
Thesis
The emphasis of the program is on original research. An original thesis contributing to new knowledge is
presented and defended according to graduate general regulation
1.7.5.
The defense includes a public seminar
on the contents
of the thesis.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General
Regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement,
completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they
are enrolled, as shown above.
Return
to molecular biology and biochemistrv index page.
For calendar inquries and technical problems, contact calendar-sfu@sfu.ca
I
Calendar Changes and
http://students.sfu.calcalendar/molecular_biology_biochemistry/mbb_PhD.html
9/2/2010
5. Clean copy of proposed calendar language:
For MSc:
Program Requirements
Students must complete 12 units of graduate courses, which must include
MBB
801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
and one unit
of one of the following MBB colJoquia:
MBB 821, 822, 823 - Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium
MBB 861,
862, 863 - Biomolecular Structure and Function Colloquium
Other courses are selected in consultation with the Supervisory Committee and can
include appropriate courses from MBB andlor other Departments. Students may take an
additional 2 units
of colloquia andlor journal clubs for degree completion credit, with
journal clubs being taken as one unit directed readings courses.
Students must maintain a minimum
GPA of 3.0.
Students are expected to attend the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
research seminar series and participate regularly
in ajoumal club. Journal clubs are
discussion groups that focus on the current research literature, and can
be
in the form of
the MBB Colloquia, directed readings courses, or informal groups consisting of the
members
of one or more research laboratories.
For PhD:
Program Requirements
Students who enter the program with a bachelor of science (BSc) degree, or equiValent,
are required to complete a minimum total
of 18 units, at least 15 of which must
be
in
graduate courses.
All students must complete:
MBB
801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
MBB
806-3 PhD Graduate Research Seminart
.
One unit of one of the following MBB colloquia:
MBB
821,822,823 - Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium
MBB
861,862,863 - Biomolecular Structure and Function Colloquium
Students may take an additional 2 units
of colloquia and/or journal clubs for degree
completion credit, with journal clubs being taken as one unit directed readings courses.
tenroll at the earliest opportunity fol1owing four terms
of program enrolment
Students who enter the program with a Master
of Science (MSc) degree are required to
complete a minimum
of six units including both of:
MBB 801-3 Student Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
MBB 806-3 Ph.D. - Graduate Research Seminar
completed at the first opportunity following
two terms of program enrolment.
IfMBB
801-3 bas already been taken
by
the student, the remaining three units must
be
completed
by
taking appropriate graduate courses or colloquia.
Students
must
maintain a
~nimum
GPA of 3.0
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NEW GRADUATE
COURSE
PROPOSAL
FORM
BISC
830
-3
Subject:
(max.
4
chars)
Catalog Number:
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Course Title: Community Ecology and Macroecology
(max. 80 char.)
Short Title
(appears on transcripts etc.)
Community
&
Macro Ecol
(max.
25
char.)
Course Description for Calendar:
(append a course olltline as a separate document)
nterspecific interactions, community assembly, and diversity estimation in ecology
Units:
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Available Course Components:
(.~elect
all that appM
[{]Lecture
DSeminar
DLaboratory
DPracticum
Prerequisites:
(if any)
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Estimated
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at
Enrolment:
which
course
20
will
be
offered:
The
--------------------------------------------
Burnaby
term
course
will
first
be
offered:
1111
(January
2011)
Frequency of course offering: every other yea
Grading Basis: 00raded
DSatisfactory/Unsatisfactory
DIn
Progress/Complete
Justification:
~Ithough
several faculty members with active graduate training programs perform research in the broad areas
pf community ecology and macroecology, we have no graduate course in this area. This course is proposed to
eplace existing courses (which will be deleted) that no longer reflect the makeup of our vibrant graduate
program in ecology (currently approximately
80 of 150 graduate students in BISC are in ecology).
Resources:
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach tIus course:
(append information abollt their competency to teach the course)
Drs. Nick Dulvy and Elizabeth Elle. Both have active research programs in this area.
Number
of
additional
faculty
members
required
in
order
to
offer
this
course:
------------------------------
none
Additional
space
required
in
order
to
offer
this
course:
(append
details)
-------------------------------------
none
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course:
(append details)
none
Additional Library resources required:
(append details)
Annually $
------
0
One-time $
------
0
If
additional resources are required to offer this COllrse, the department proposing the course should be prepared
10
provide
information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Upon approval
of the course proposal, the Dean of Graduate Studies office will consult with the department or school regarding
other course attributes that may be
required
10
enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
SIMONFRASER
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5
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GRADUATESTUDIES
COMMIITEE
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Course Outline: BISC 830, Community ecology and macroec%gy
First offering:
January 2011
Instructors:
Dr. Nick Dulvy (nick_dulvy@sfu.ca)
Dr. Elizabeth
Ene (eelle@sfu.ca)
Readings:
will be assigned weekly from the primary literature.
Useful books/or reference:
Brown,
1.
H. 1995. Macroecology (University of Chicago Press).
Gaston, K.
1.
&
Blackburn, T. M. 2000. Pattern and process in macroecology (Blackwell
Science,
Oxford).
Magurran, A. E. 2004. Measuring biological diversity. (Blackwell Science, Oxford).
Morin, P. 1. 1999. Community Ecology (Blackwell Science, Oxford)
Real, L. A.& Bro\vu, J.R. 1991. Foundations of Ecology: Classic papers with
commentaries.
(University of Chicago Press),
Part
1:
Communities as interactions
• Interaction types, interaction strengths, and how to study them
• Competition (includes mechanisms, models, experimental evidence)
• Predation (includes predator-prey dynamics, food webs and trophic cascades)
• Mutualisms and indirect effects
• Temporal and spatial effects on interactions \vithin communities
Part
2:
Large-scale patterns in ecological communities
• Community assembly and disassembly
• Diversity and species coexistence (including niche and neutral models)
• Size spectra and the metabolic theory of ecology
• Biogeography and macroecology in conservation
Evaluation:
.
Discussions (leading and participation) 20%
Review paper / Wikipedia page
500/0
Presentation 30%
NEW GRADUATE
COURSE
PROPOSAL
FORM
Subject:
----------------------------
BISC
(max .
.;/
chars)
Catalog Number:
----------------
831-1
Course Title:
Research Seminars in Biological Sciences
(max.
80 char.)
Short Title
(appears on transcripTs
erc.)
Res Seminars Bioi
(max.
25
ellar.)
Course Description for Calendar:
(append tl course
olltlille
as lL sepllfate documellt)
Advanced research seminars on a variety of current, cutting-edge biological topics
Units:
------
1
Available
o
Course
Lecture
Components:
(select
0Seminar
all tliar apply)
DLaboratory
DPracticum
Prerequisites:
(jlany)
None
Campus
Estimated
at
Enrolment:
which course
3
will be offered:
The
------------------------------------------------
Burnaby
term course will first be offered:
1107 (September 2010)
Frequency of course offering:
Every year
Grading Basis: OGraded
0Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
DIn
Progress/Complete
Justification:
ffhere is a need for courses that encourage a broadening, rather than a narrowing, of
the sphere of knowledge of graduate students. This course, along with its companion
ourses, BISC 832 and BISC 833, will serve this purpose.
. .
Resources:
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course:
(lIppelld iliformatioll about tlteir competency to teacll tlte course)
BISC 800 instructors (varies from year to year)
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course:
-----------------------
None
Additional space required in order to offer this course:
(append tletails)
----------------------------
None
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course:
(Ilppelld
"eltliJ~)
None
Additional Library resources required:
(append detail.,,;,)
Annually
$
----------
0 One-time
$
---------
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rf
additional resources are required
/0
offer this course. the deparlment proposing the course should be prepared
10
provide
information on the source(sj oft/lOse additiollal reSOI/rces.
Upon
approval o/the course proposal. the Dean of Graduate Studies oj)ice will cOIwdt with the department or school regardillg
other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper
el1tJ:v
of the new course
jll
the student record system.
S
IMONFRASER
UNIVERSITY
SENATE GRADUA
TE 5 TUDIES COMMITTEE FORM
NEW GRADUATE
COURSE
PROPOSAL
FORM
Subject: BISC
(max .
./
chars)
Catalog Number:
_83_2_-_1 ____ _
Course Title: Research Seminars in Biological Sciences
(max. 80 char.)
Short Title
(appears on trallscripts etc.)
Res Seminars Bioi
(max.
25
char.)
Course Description for Calendar:
(append
(I cour .
.,e
outlille
as
11
sep"rate documellt)
~dvanced
research seminars on a variety of current, cutting-edge biological topics
Units:
------
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Available Course Components:
(select alltllat
applJ~
DLecture
0Seminar
o Laboratory
OPracticum
Prerequisites:
(ifaJlY)
None
Campus
Estimated
at
Enrolment:
which
course
3
will
be
offered:
The
------------------------------------------------
Burnaby
term
course
wi
11
first
be
offered:
1107
(September
2010)
Frequency of course offering: Every year
Grading
Basis: OGraded
0Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Din
Progress/Complete
Justification:
ifhere is a need for courses that encourage a broadening, rather than a narrowing, of
"he sphere of knowledge of graduate students. This course, along with its companion
pourses, BISC 831 and BISC 833, will serve this purpose.
Resources:
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course:
(append in/ormation about their competency to teach the course)
BISC
800
instructors (varies from year to year)
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course:
----------------------
None
Additional space required in order to offer this course:
(appeml details)
----------------------------
None
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course:
(appelld tietails)
None
Additional Library resources required:
(appelld
details)
Annually $
----------
0
One-time $
---------
0
lfaddilional resources (Ire required
10
offer this course. the department proposing the course should be prepared
/0
proVide
information on the sourcds) oft/lOse additional resources.
UJ."Jon approval of the
COlil'Se
proposal. the Dean ofGradllClle Studies office u,oi!l
cOII.mll
\'v'ith the department or .'ichool regarding
other course attributes that ma), be required /0 enable the proper elllry o/the new course in the student record system.
SIMONFRASER
UNIVERSITY
SENATE
GRADUATE
STUDIES
COMMITTEE
FORM
7
NEW GRADUATE
COURSE
PROPOSAL
FORM
Subject: BISC
(max .
.f
chars)
Catalog Number:
------------------
833-1
Course Title: Research Seminars in Biological Sciences
(max. 80 char.j
Short Title
(appears on transcripts etc.)
Res Seminars Bioi
(max.
25
ellar.)
Course Description for Calendar:
(append a counie auiline a.5 a separate document)
Advanced research seminars on a variety of current, cutting-edge biological topics
Units:
------
1
Available Course Components:
(select all tllat
app~v)
D Lecture
0
Seminar
DLaboratory
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Campus
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which
course
3
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be
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Burnaby
term
course
wiJI
first
be
offered:
1107
(September
2010)
Frequency of course offering:
Every year
Grading Basis: OOraded
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Progress/Complete
J us tifica ti 0 n:
There is a need for courses that encourage a broadening, rather than a narrowing, of
he sphere of knowledge of graduate students. This course,
along with its companion
pourses, BISC 831 and BISC 832, will serve this purpose.
Resources:
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course:
(appelld informatiol1 about tlIeir competency to tellcll tire course)
BISC
800
instructors (varies from year to year)
Number
of
additional
faculty
members
required
in
order
to
offer
this
course:
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None
Additional space required in order to offer this course:
(appenil details)
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None
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course:
(append
details)
None
Additional Library resources required:
(append
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approval oJthe course proposal. tile Dean o/Graduate Studies office will cOJZsltlt with the department or school regardillg
other course aTtributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the flew course in the student record system.
SIMONFRASER
UNIVERSITY
SENATE
GRADUATESTUDIES
COMMIlTEE
FORM
Course title BISe 831, 832 & 833
Research
Seminars in Biological Sciences
Instructor The instructor of BISC 800 (varies from year to year, but
currently includes Dr Isabelle Cote and Dr Julian Christians)
will act
as a coordinator for these courses
Description Students will be required to attend a minimum of 8 of the 14
departmental research seminars presented in a single semester.
The seminar topics
will vary from semester to semester, but
students are encouraged to
select seminars that are outside of their
own
field of research
Grading
Satisfactory/unsatisfactory on the basis of 2 pre-seminar
research synopses (to
be read by the seminar speaker host)
and attendance to 8 seminars
Required/recommended texts None. Readings of primary literature
associated with the subject of pre-seminar synopses will be
expected
Materials/supplies None
Prerequisite
Current graduate registration
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Prerequisites:
(if any)
Perm ission of the course coordinator
Campus at which course will be offered:
Burnaby
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Estimated Enrolment:
10-15
The term course will first be offered:
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1111
Frequency of course offering:
biennially
Grading Basis:
~Graded
DSatisfactorylUnsatisfactory DIn Progress/Complete
Justification:
Resources:
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course:
(append information about their competency to teach the course)
Please see attached.
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other course attributes
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SIMONFRASER
UNIVERSITY
SENATE GRADUATE STUDIES COMMmEE FORM
IS
GENERAL NOTES
Proposed Core Graduate Course in Cell Biology
Essential Cell Biology 834-3
The purpose of this course is to provide a broad background in cell biology for
graduate students focussing on recent trends and methodologies. Unlike a special
topics course, the areas.(or themes) that are covered will be relatively constant.
• The course will be team taught mostly by Biology faculty though we may wish to ask
instructors in other departments/facultieslinstitutions to give a lecture according to their
expertise
(no more than 3 outside Biology per semester)
• The intent is to have instructors provide a survey of their particular Theme, from basic
concepts
to current controversies, with sufficient leeway to allow for individuals to tailor
the content to their expertise
• Details on methods should be covered in the context of each Theme
• A course coordinator will be apPointed from the group of teaching faculty who will
coordinate
the course. They will receive teaching credit (full course) that semester. Each
instructor will take a turn to act as coordinator and receive teaching credit for that
semester.
• The course is expected to attract 10-15 students from Biology, MBB, BPK and FHS (and
perhaps some Chern students)
• Would be offered once every two years depending on demand (assessed once we get
going)
• The offering of this course will be timed so that special topics cell biology courses
conflict
as little as possible
FORMAT AND EVALUATION
Students will meet with the instructor once each week for a 3-hour session; the format can be
variable according to the instructor, e.g., Two 50 minute lectures plus 50 minutes of discussion;
One 50-minute lecture plus discussion of relevant papers; One 50 minute lecture plus a
computer assignment done
in class, etc. etc. It is expected that instructors will present their
material either in a lecture or interactive format that is not dependent on student presentations
(particularly because
we expect more than 15 students per class).
All Themes will be assessed in the form of a take-home exam/assignment that is marked by
that instructor.
Each theme assignment will be worth 1/12 (or 1/11) of the final mark.
FACULTY MEMBERS WHO WOULD NORMALLY TEACH THIS COURSE
Carl Lowenberger, Gordon Rintoul, Harald Hutter, Julian Guttman, Jim Mattsson, Michael
Silverman, Sherryl Bisgrove, Allison Kermode, Norbert_Haunerland,
Margo Moore, plus up to
three members from other departments; the participation may change
from semester to
semester.
16
SUGGESTED THEMES, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER (RUNNING OVER 11 M 12 WEEKS)
*Themes may vary slightly depending on the faculty members participating that semester
1. Cell adhesion/migration
2. Cytoskeleton
3. Endo- and eXQcytosis
4.
Intracellular trafficking
5.
Signal transduction
6.
Ion homeostasis
7. Energy generation
8. Protein processing/degradation/apoptosis
9. Post-translational modifications
10
.
RNA
11. Regulation of gene transcription
12. Genomics
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Introduction to the basic principles of mathematical modeling of physiological systems and
mathematical techniques that are commonly used in modeling. The course will provide students
with an opportWlity to learn and apply some
of these techniques and to develop an appreciation
for the utility
of mathematical models, as well as limitations and potential pitfalls.
KIN 880-3 Internal Biomechanics
To relate the laws of mechanics to the function and structure of tissues and systems of the human
body. Emphasis will be in relation to internal events occurring
in nonnal and abnormal human
states. Prerequisite: KIN
402.
KIN
885-3 Seminar on Human-Machine Systems
A study of the principles involved in integrating human capabilities into complex machine
systems.
KIN 890-3 Engineering Aspects of Human Function
The application of engineering principles to the study of normal and abnormal human function.
KIN 898-6 MSc Thesis
KIN
899-6 PhD Thesis
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