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OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT. ACADEMIC AND
ASSOCIATE PROVOST
8888 University Drive,
TEL: 778.782.4636
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MEMORANDUM
ATTENTION
Senate
DATE
February 3,2012
FROM
BillKrane, Chair
Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Studies
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RE:
Faculty of Science
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For information:
Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of February 2, 2012, SCUS approved the
following curriculum revisions effective Fall 2012:
1. Department of Mathematics (SCUS 11 -55f - Revised]
II] Prerequisite change to MATH 252, 370W, 100, 113, 130, 150, 151, 154, 157. 160W,
178W, 190, 197, 198 and title change to MATH 158
2. Department of Mathematics (SCUS 12-10a)
(i) Prerequisite change to MATH 380W, 254,
(ii) New Course Proposals:
MATH 396-3, Selected Topics in Mathematics
MATH 397-3, Selected Topics in Mathematics
3. Department of Physics (SCUS 12-10b)
(i) Prerequisite change to PHYS 421
(ii) Upper division requirement changes for Physics Honours program
Senators wishing to consult a more detailed report of curriculum revisions may do so by
going to Docushare: https://docushare.sfu.ca/dsweb/View/Collection-12682
If you are unable to access the information, please call 778-782-3168 or email
shelley qairfdsfu.ca.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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TO:
Bill Krane, Chair, SCUS
SCUS 12-02a
FROM:
G. Agnes, Associate Dean
Faculty of Science
RE:
Faculty of Science Curriculum
DATE:
November 22, 2011
Item
The Faculty of Science has approved the following, which must now be considered by
SCUS.
Please place this item on the agenda of the next SCUS meeting.
Mathematics
MATH 252 - Prerequisite change
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Enclosure
c. J. Hinchliffe, C. Cupples
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MEMO
Department of
Mathematics
LADISLA V STACHO
Chair,
Undergraduate
Studies
Committee
MAILING ADDRESS
Simon FraserUniversity
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC V5A 1S6
Canada
CONTACT INFO
Voice: 778.7824816
Fax: 778.7824947
Email: lstacho@math.sfu.ca
SFU
ATTENTION Dr. George Agnes
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Curriculum
Committee
FROM Ladislav Stacho, Chair, Undergraduate Studies
Committee
RE Calendar Change Math 252
DATE 21 November 2011
Please find enclosed a course change form for Math 252 Vector Calculus.
Math
252 and its prerequisite change was approved during the February 2011 meeting of
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies. However, this request was submitted to
request inclusion of Math 232 or 240 as corequisite, and in error noted removal of Math232
or 240 as prerequisite. Deletion of prerequisite status precludes students from being able
to register for Math252 ifthey have completed Math 232 or 240 preceding the semester of
enrolment
Thank you for your assistance and consideration to quickly rectify this situation, given our
offering of Math
252 during Spring 2012 semester.
Please contact myself or Ms. Dale Yamaura, Manager, Academic and Administrative
Services (v: 2-3799; e: math_manager@sfu.ca) as required.
SIMON FRASBR UNIVERSITY
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Indicate number of hours for: Lecture
Seminar
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Lab
FROM:
Course Number MATH 252
Credit Hour
TITLE
TO:
Course Number.
Credit Hour
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters includingspaces and punctuation.
Vector Calculus
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
[ I Deletion
Prerequisite: MATH 251. Corequisite:
MATH 232 or 240. Students with credit for
MATH 254 may not take MATH 252 for
further credit Quantitative
Prerequisite: Math 240 or 232, and 251.
MATH
240 or 232 may be taken concurrently.
Students with credit for Math 254 may not take
Math 252 for further credit. Quantitative.
RATIONALE.
New ordering of material in both 252 and 232/240 mean that the classes can be taken simultaneously.
To correct prerequisite approved by SCUS February 2011.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso,this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
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MACM 201 with a grade of at least B. At least
one of MACM 201. MACM 202. MATH 240,
MATH 242. MATH 251 or MATH 252 with a
grade of at least A. or permission of
instructor. Writing/Quantitative
MACM 201 with a grade of at least B. At least
one of MACM 201. MATH 240. MATH 242.
MATH 251 or MATH 252 with a grade of at least
A. or two of MACM 203. MACM 204. and
MATH 294. each with a grade of at least A. or
permission of the instructor. Writing-Quantitative
RATIONALE
To reflect the fact that we have replaced MACM 202 with MACM 203 and MACM 204. We have also
added MATH 294 along with MACM 203 and MACM 204. as this course has a computational nature as
both MACM 203 and 204. and it make sense to allow students to use this course as well. Note that MATH
370-\V is intended for a small group of highly talented students as this course serves as a preparation tor
the Putnam competition.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses? ifso, this should be
noted In the prerequisite
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Credit
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Precalculus
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
BC principles of mathematics 11 (or equivalent) with a grade of
at least B-, or BC principles of mathematics 12 (or equivalent)
with a grade of at least C and SFU FAN credit, or SFU FAN
X99
course with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a
satisfactory
grade on the Simon Fraser University Quantitative
Placement Test. Students with credit for MATH 150 or 151 or
154 or 157 may not take MATH 100 for further credit. MATH
100 may not be counted towards the mathematics minor, major
or honors degree requirements. Quantitative.
RATIONALE
Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 (or equivalent)
with a grade of at least B. or Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a
grade of at least C and SFU FANcredit, or SFU FANX99 course
with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the
Simon
Fraser University Quantitative Placement Test. Students with
credit for MATH
150 or 151 or 154 or 157 may not take MATH 100
for further credit. MATH 100 may not be counted towards the
mathematics minor, major or honors degree requirements.
Quantitative.
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14, 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50). The grade B- in Pre-calculus
11 and FOM 11 to B. We feel B- grade is not enough these courses as a prerequisite for MATH 100 as MATH 100 is the base
course for all our science calculus courses and many students struggle with it.

Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
Effective term and year 1124-Sywrn6F2012
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TO:
Course Number _
Credit Hour
Credit
Euclidean Geometry
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
BC principles of mathematics 11 (or equivalent) with a grade of
at least B- or SFU FAN X99 with a grade of at least C, or
achieving a satisfactory
grade on the Simon Fraser University
Quantitative Placement Test. Intended to be accessible to
students who are not specializing in mathematics. Particularly
recommended for students considering a career in teaching
secondary or middle school mathematics. Quantitative.
RATIONALE
Pre-Calculus 11 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B. or
Foundations of Mathematics 11 (or equivalent) with a grade of at
least B. or SFU FAN X99 course with a grade of at least C, or
achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University
Quantitative Placement Test. Intended to be accessible to students
who are not specializing in mathematics. Particularly recommended
for students considering a career in teaching secondary or middle
school mathematics. Quantitative.
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14, 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50). Minimum grade B- is
chansed to B as we found B- insufficient.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
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MATH 130-3
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TITLE
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Geometry for Computer Graphics
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DESCRIPTION
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Applications of Mathematics 12, both
with a grade of at least B, or MATH
100 with a grade of at least C and SFU
FAN credit. Quantitative.
RATIONALE
Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of
Mathematics 12 (or equivalent) with a
grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a
grade of at least C. Quantitative.
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14, 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50).
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
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MATH 150-4
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(1) Longtitle for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Calculus I with Review
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
BC principles of mathematics 12 (or equivalent) with a
grade of at least B+ (75%); or MATH 100 with a grade of
at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the
Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test.
Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157
may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.
RATIONALE
Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+,
or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a
satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus
Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151,
154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit.
Quantitative.
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14, 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50).
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso,this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
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Course Number
MATH 151-3
Hour
TITLE
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
TO:
Course Number _
Credit Hour
Credit
Calculus I
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
BC principles of mathematics 12 (or equivalent) with a
grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least
B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser
University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with
credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take
MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.
RATIONALE
Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or
MATH
100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a
satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus
Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150,
154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit.
Quantitative.
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14, 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50).
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso,this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
Effective term and year 1124-Summer 2012
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MATH 154-3
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Credit
Hour
Credit Hour
TITLE
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Calculus I for Biological Sciences
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
BC principles of mathematics 12 (or equivalent) with a
grade of at least B; or MATH 100 with a grade of at least
C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon
Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students
with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not
take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative
RATIONALE
Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or
MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a
satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus
Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150,
151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit.
Quantitative.
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14, 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50).
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
Effective term and year 1124 - Symm€f1?6l2
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TO:
Course Number
MATH 157-3
Course Number
Credit
Hour
TITLE
Credit Hour
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Calculus for the Social Sciences I
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
BC principles of mathematics 12 (or equivalent) with a
grade of at least B; or MATH 100 with a grade of at least
C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon
Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students
with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 154 may not
take MATH 157 for further credit. Quantitative.
RATIONALE
Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or
MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a
satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus
Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150,
151 or 154 may not take MATH 157 for further credit.
Quantitative.
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14? 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50).
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
Effective termandyear 1124- Summer 2012
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riCourse number M Credit O Title [Jtescription MPrerequisite
Deletion
Indicate number of hours for: Lecture
FROM:
Course Number
MATH 160W-3
Hour
TITLE
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Mathematics in Action
Seminar
TO:
Course Number _
Credit Hour
Tutorial
Lab
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
Credit
D
Either BC principles of mathematics 12 (or
equivalent) or BC applications of mathematics 12,
or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C-.
Writing/Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 (or
equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100
with a grade of at least C- and SFU FAN credit.
Writing/Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
RATIONALE
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14, 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50). There was no minimum
grade prerequisite requirement in BC Principles 12; we raised this to B, which follows minimum grade prerequisite in our other
courses of similar nature.
Joes this course replicate the content ot a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit tor both
courses?
Ifso,this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
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Course Number
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Hour
TITLE
(1) Longtitle for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Fractals and Chaos
TO:
Course Number.
Credit Hour
.
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
Credit
BC principles of mathematics 12 (or
equivalent), or MATH 100 with a grade
of at least C-.
Writing/Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of
Mathematics 12 (or equivalent) with a
grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a
grade of at least C-.
Writing/Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
RATIONALE
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14, 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50). There was no minimum
graderequirement in BC Principles 12; we raisedthis to B, which follows minimum grade prerequisite in our othercourses of
similar nature.
Does this course replicate the content ot a previously approveo course to sucn an extent mac stuaents snouia not receive creuit ror ootn
courses?
Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
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_ Lab
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Course Number
MATH 190-4
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Hour
TITLE
Seminar
TO:
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Deletion
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(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Principles of Mathematics for Teachers
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
BC principles of mathematics 11 (or equivalent) with a grade of
at
least B- or SFU FAN X99 with a grade of at least C, or
achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University
Quantitative Placement Test. This course may not be counted
toward the Mathematics minor, major or honors degree
requirements. Students who have taken, have received transfer
credit for, or are currently taking MATH 150, 151, 154 or 157
may not take MATH 190 for credit without permission from the
Department of Mathematics. Intended to be particularly
accessible to students who are not specializing in mathematics.
Quantitative.
RATIONALE
Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 (or equivalent)
with a grade of at least B..or SFU FAN X99 coursewith a grade of at
least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser
University Quantitative Placement Test. This course may not be
counted toward the Mathematics minor, major or honors degree
requirements. Students who have taken, have received transfer
credit for, or are currently taking MATH 150, 151, 154 or 157 may
not take MATH 190 for credit without permission from the
Department of Mathematics. Intended to be particularly accessible
to students who are not specializing in mathematics. Quantitative.
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14, 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50). We raised the minimum
grade requirement in Pre-calculus and Foundations to B, which follows minimum grade prerequisite in our other courses of
similar nature.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.

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Course Number
MATH 197-3
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NOVEMBER 2009
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(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Hitchhiker'sGuide to Everyday Math
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
BC principles of mathematics 11 or equivalent.
Students who have taken, have received transfer
credit for, or are currently taking MATH 150, 151,
154 or 157 may not take MATH 197 for credit
without permission from the Department of
Mathematics. This course may not be counted
toward the Mathematics minor, major or honors
degree requirements. Quantitative.
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Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 (or
equivalent) with a grade of at least B. or SFU FAN X99
course with a grade of at least C. or achieving a satisfactory
grade on the Simon Fraser University Quantitative
Placement Test. Students who have taken, have received
transfer credit for, or are currently taking MATH 150, 151,
154 or 157 may not take MATH 197 for credit without
permission from the Department of Mathematics. This
course may not be counted toward the Mathematics minor,
major or
honors degree requirements. Quantitative.
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14,2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50). There was no minimum
grade requirement in BC Principles 11; we raised this to B, which follows minimum grade prerequisite in our other courses of
similar nature.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.

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•Prerequisite
Indicate number of hours for: Lecture
Seminar
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Lab
FROM:
Course Number
MATH 198-3
Course Number
Civun
Hour_
TITLE
TO:
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(1) Longtitle for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters includingspaces and punctuation.
Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
Deletion I I
BC Principles of Mathematics 11 (or equivalent)
with a grade of at least B, or Simon Fraser
University FAN X99 course with a grade of at least
C. This course is only open for credit to students in
the Integrated Studies programs within the
Bachelor of General Studies degree. Quantitative.
Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 (or
equivalent) with a grade of at least B. or Simon Fraser
University FAN X99 course with a grade of at least C,
or achieving a satisfactory
grade on the Simon Fraser
University Quantitative Placement Test. Quantitative.
RATIONALE
To reflect changes approved by SCUS meeting on October 14, 2010: (memorandum SCUS 10-50).
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
1124
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CHANGE/DELETION
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•Course number • Credit •Title
3^escriPtion •Prerequisite
Deletion •
Indicate number ofhours for: Lecture
FROM:
Course Number
MATH 158-3
Hour
TITLE
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Seminar.
TO:
Course Number _
Credit Hour
Tutorial
Lab
MATH 158-3
Credit
Calculus for the social sciences II
Calculus II for the Social Sciences
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
RATIONALE
This will follow our name-system in other calculus courses.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, this should be
noted in the prerequisite.
Effective term
and
year
1124 - Surrjmer2Qi2
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TO:
Bill Krane, Chair, SCUS
SCUS 12-10
FROM:
G. Agnes, Associate Dean
Faculty of Science
RE:
Faculty of Science Curriculum
DATE:
January 23, 2012
Items
The Faculty of Science has approved the following, which must now be considered by
SCUS.
Please place these items on the agenda of the next SCUS meeting.
1.
Mathematics
Change description and prerequisite for Math 380W
Change prerequisite for Math 254
New special topic courses - Math 396, 397
5.
Physics
Change prerequisites for PHYS 421
Change UD requirements for a Physics Honours degree
Enclosure
c. J. Hinchliffe, C. Cupples
SIMON I IIAS 1 II l? N 1V I-Jl S I I V
T H I N KI MG OF THE WORLD

MEMO
Department of
Mathematics
LADISLAV STACHO
Chair, Undergraduate Studies
Committee
MAILING ADDRESS
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC V5A 1S6
Canada
CONTACT INFO
Voice: 778.782.4816
Fax: 778.782.4947
Email: lstacho@math.sfu.ca
SFU
SCUS 12-10a
ATTENTION Dr. George Agnes
Faculty of Science Undergraduate CurriculumCommittee
FROM Ladislav Stacho, Chair, Undergraduate Studies Committee
Copy Manfred Trummer, Chair, Department of Mathematics
RE Calendar Changes
DATE 12 January 2012
Please find enclosed the following documents relating to undergraduate curriculum changes
approved by Department of Mathematics to be considered at the next Faculty of Science
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee meeting. The items noted below were approved at the
Department of Mathematics faculty meeting November 22, 2011.
This will recommend a motion that Faculty of Science Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
recommend the following course changes to SCUS.
Course Changes
Prerequisite and Description Change: Math 380W
History of Mathematics
To update course description to reflect current syllabus. Prerequisite change to reflect required
level of preparedness and our expectations of students' knowledge.
Prerequisite Change: Math 254
Vector and Complex Analysis for Applied Sciences
To keep the prerequisite consistent with Math 252. New ordering of material in both Math 254
and 232/240 provide that the classes can be taken simultaneously.
New Courses: Math 396-3 and Math 397-3
Selected Topics in Mathematics
Development of two new courses Math 396 and Math 397 will allow students to retake selected
topic courses under different numbers and allow offering multiple selected topic courses in one
semester. Sample course outlines are included.
Please contact myself or Ms. Dale Yamaura, Manager, Academic and Administrative Services
(v: 2-3799; e: math_manager@sfu.ca) as required.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
THINKING OF THE WORLD

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SENATE
COMMITTEE
ON
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
EXISTING COURSE, CHANGES RECOMMENDED
senate COMMITTEE on
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Please check appropriate revision(s)
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION
NOVEMBER 2009
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION
OCTOBER 2007
(ZlCourse number [J Credit CHTitle X Description [x] Prerequisite
Seminar
Tutorial
Lab
IJ Deletion
Indicate number ofhours for: Lecture
FROM:
Course Number MATH 380W
CreditHour_3
;
TITLE
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
TO:
_ Course Number.
Credit Hour.
.
History of Mathematics
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
An account of the history of mathematics from ancient times
through the development
of calculus and the origins of modern
algebra in the nineteenth century. Emphasis will be on
developments which shaped the mathematics studied in high school
and the first two years
of university.
PREREQUISITE
Prerequisite: MATH 151 (or equivalent) and
at least 6 units from MATH at the 200
division or above (includes STAT 270).
Intended to be particularly accessible to
students who are not specializing in
mathematics. Writing/Quantitative.
RATIONALE
Topics in the history of mathematics from ancient
times to the present.
Prerequisite: Math 152, Math 155 or Math 158
and at least 6 units from Math at the 200 division
or above (includes STAT 270).
Writing/Quantitative.
To update course description to reflect current syllabus. Prerequisite change to reflect level of preparedness
required and our expectations of students' knowledge.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, thisshouldbe
noted in the prerequisite.
Effective term and year 1127 - Fall 2012

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION
NOVEMBER 2009
EXISTING COURSE, CHANGES RECOMMENDED
SENATE COMMITTEE ON
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
,
,
,
OCTOBER 2007
Please check appropriate revision(s)
•Course number • Credit • Title [description
K\
Prerequisite
Deletion
Indicate number of hours for: Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Lab
FROM
:
TO:
CourseNumber MATH 254
Credit
Hour__3
TITLE
Course Number.
Credit Hour
[1] Longtitle for calendar and schedule, no more than 100 characters including spaces and punctuation.
Vector and Complex Analysis for Applied
Sciences
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
Prerequisite: MATH 240 or 232, and MATH
251. Students with credit for MATH 322 or
MATH 252 may not take this course for
further credit. Quantitative.
RATIONAT.R
Prerequisite: Math 240 or 232; and 251.
MATH
240 or 232 may be taken concurrently.
Students with credit for Math 322 or MATH 252
may not take this course for further credit.
Quantitative.
New ordering of material in both 254 and 232/240 provide that the classes can be taken simultaneously.
To keep the prerequisite consistent with Math 252.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both
courses?
Ifso, thisshouldbe
noted in the prerequisite.
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
I OF 3 PAGES
COURSE TITLE
LONG — for Calendar/schedule, no more than 100 characters including spacesand punctuauon
Math 396 Selected Topics in Mathematics
AND
SHORT — for enrollment/transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation
Selected Topics in Mathematics
COURSE DESCRIPTION IFOR CALENDAR). 50-60 WORDS MAXIMUM. ATTACH A COURSE OUTLINETO THIS PROPOSAL.
Topics in areas of mathematics not covered in the regular undergraduate curriculum of the
department. Prerequisites
will be specified according to the particular topic or topics covered.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
NOTE: Senate has approved {S.93-11) that no new course should be approved by Senate until funding has been committed for necessary library
materials. Each new course proposal must be accompanied by a library report and, if appropriate, confirmation that funding arrangements have been
addressed.
Campus where course will be taught:
H Burnaby
H Surrey
I—J Vancouver I—I Great Norrhern Way
I—I Off campus
Library report status
RATIONALE FOR INTRODUCTION OF THIS COURSE
Provide details on how existing instructional resources will be redistributed to accommodate this new course. For example, will another course
be eliminated or will the frequency of offering of other courses be reduced; are there changes in pedagogical style or class sizes that allow for this
additional course offering?
Development of new course Math 396 will allow students to retake selected topic courses under
a different course number, and allow offering multiple selected topic courses in one semester.
SCHEDULING AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Indicate effective term and year course would first be offered and planned frequency of offering thereafter:
Effective Fall 2012. It is anticipated the course will be offered Spring 2013 and every spring
thereafter.
Will tliis be a required or elective course in the curriculum? I—I Requited HI Elective
Wliat is the probable enrollment when offered? Estimate: 25 - 30
CREDITS
Indicate number of creditsfor: Lecture 3
Seminar
Tutorial
Lab
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
2 Oh 3 PAGES
FACULTY
Which of your present CFL faculty have the expertise to offer this course?
Any of our faculty depending on their specialty areas.
WQB DESIGNATION
(attachapprovalfrom Curriculum Office)
PREREQUISITE
Does this coursereplicate the content of a previously-approved courseto such an extentthat students shouldnot receive creditfor both courses.? Ifso,
thisshould be noted in the prerequisite.
Prerequisites will be specified according to the particular topic or topics covered.
COREQUISITE
Corequisites will be specified according to the particular topic or topics covered.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon satisfactory completion of the course students will be ableto:
Students will receive an introduction to mathematical problems and research literature in a specific
area of mathematics. Students will develop the ability to apply mathematical knowledge to
discuss, examine, synthesize findings in the subject area.
FEES
Are there any proposed student fees associated with this course other than tuition fees?
I I YES
H NO
(If yes, attach mandatory supplementary fee approval form.)
RESOURCES
List any outstanding resource issues to be addressed prior to implementation:space, laboratory equipment, etc:
n/a
Articulation agreement reviewed?
I I YES l_l NO
IH Not applicable
OTHER IMPLICATIONS
n/a
Exam required:
HyES
O NO
Criminal Record Check required: L_j YES
LJ NO
NOVEMBER 2011

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APPROVALS
SENATE COMMITTEE ON
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
3 OF 3 PAGES
1
Dcpartmcnta/approval indicates that the Department or School has approved the content of the course, and has consulted
with
other
Efcparhnents/Scjrfeols/Facoltics
regarding-proposed
course
content
and
overlap
issues.
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Chair,
tVepartmcnt/School
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Date
2
Faculty approval indicates that all the necessary course content and overlap concerns have been resolved, and that the
Faculty/School/Dcpartment commits to providing the required library funds.
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Dean or
Mig&k
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LIST which other Departments, Schools and Faculties have been consulted regarding the proposed course content, including overlap issues. Attach
documentary evidence of responses.
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Other Faculties approval indicated that the Dean(s) or Designate of other Faculties AFFECTED by the proposed new course supports) the approval of
the new course:
Date
Date
3
SCUS approval indicates that the course has been approved for implementation subject, where appropriate, to financial issues
being addressed.
COURSE APPROVED BY SCUS (Chair of
SCUS):
__. Date
APPROVAL IS SIGNIFIED BY DATE AND APPROPRIATE SIGNATURE.
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COURSE SUBJECT/NUMBER
SENATE COMMITTEE ON
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
I OF 3 PAGES
COURSE TITLE
LONG — for Calendar/schedule, no more than 100 charactersincluding spaces and punctuation
Math 397 Selected Topics in Mathematics
AND
SHORT — for enrollment/transcript, no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation
Selected Topics in Mathematics
COURSE DESCRIPTION (FOR CALENDAR). 50-60 WORDS MAXIMUM. ATTACH A COURSE OUTLINE TO THIS PROPOSAL.
Topics in areas of mathematics not covered in the regular undergraduate curriculum of the
department. Prerequisites
will be specified according to the particular topic or topics covered.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
NOTE: Senate has approved (S.93-11) that no new course should be approved by Senate undl funding has been committed for necessary library
materials. Each new course proposal must be accompanied by a library report and, if appropriate, confirmation tliat funding arrangements have been
addressed.
Campus where course will be taught:
Hi Burnaby
HI Surrey
I—I Vancouver l_l Creat Northern Way
I—I OfT campus
Library report status
RATIONALE FOR INTRODUCTION OF THIS COURSE
Provide details on how existing instructional resources will be redistributed to accommodate this new course. For example, will another course
be eliminated or will the frequency of offering ofother courses be reduced; are there changes in pedagogical style or class sizes that allow for this
additional course offering?
Development of new course Math 397 will allowstudents to retake selected topic courses under
a different course number, and allow offering multiple selected topic courses in one semester.
SCHEDULING AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Indicate effective
term and year
course would first be offered and planned
frequency
of offering thereafter:
Effective Fall 2012. Itis anticipated the course will be offered Spring 2013 and every spring
thereafter.
Will this bea required or elective course in the curriculum? I—I Required HI Elective
What is the probable enrollmentwhen offered? Estimate: 25 " 30
CREDITS
Indicate number of credits for: Lecture 3
Seminar
Tutorial
Lab
NOVEMBER 2011

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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
?. OF 3 PAGES
FACULTY
Whichof your present CFT. faculty have the expertise to offer this course?
Anyof our faculty depending on their specialty areas.
WOB DESIGNATION
(attach approval from Curriculum Office)
PREREQUISITE
Does this course replicate the content ofa previously-approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both courses.? If so,
this should be noted in the prerequisiite.
Prerequisites will be specified according to the particular topic or topics covered.
COREQUISITE
Corequisites will be specified according to the particular topic or topics covered.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon satisfactorycompletion of the course students will be able to:
Students will receive an introduction to mathematical problems and research literature in a specific
area of mathematics. Students will develop the ability to apply mathematical knowledge to
discuss, examine, synthesize findings in the subject area.
FEES
Are there any proposed student fees associated with this course other than tuition fees?
I—I YES
HJ NO
(If yes, attach mandatory supplementary fee approval form.)
RESOURCES
Listany outstanding resource issues to be addressed prior to implementation: space, laboratory equipment, etc:
n/a
Articulation agreement reviewed?
I I YES
I—I NO
HI Not applicable
OTHER IMPLICATIONS
n/a
Exam required;
H YES
D NO
Criminal Record Check required: DyES
DnO
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
3 OF 3 PAGES
1
Dcpnrtmefital approval indicates that the Department or School has approved the content of the course, and has consulted
with othtjr Departtwents/Schtfols/Faculties regarding proposed course content and overlap issues^
.
Date
Date
2
Faculty approval indicates that all the necessary course content and overlap concerns have been resolved, and that the
Faculty/School/Departmem commits to providing the required Library funds.
lesjgm
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T
Dean or desienase
\
Date
LIST which other Departments, Schools and Faculties have been consulted regarding the proposed course content, including overlap issues. Attach
documentary evidence of responses.
Odier Faculties approval indicated that the Dean(s) or Designate of other Faculties AFFECTEDby the proposed new course suppon(s) the approval of
the new course:
Date
Date
3
SCUS approval indicates that the course has been approved for implementation subject, where appropriate, to financial issues
being addressed.
COURSE APPROVED BY SCUS (Chair of SCUS):
Date
_^___^_
APPROVAL IS SIGNIFIED BY DATE AND APPROPRIATE SIGNATURE.
NOVEMBER 201 I

Dale Yamaura, 1/25/12 10:27 AM -0800, Fwd: Math 396 and 397 • new course proposals -
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:27:41 -0800 (PST)
From: Dale Yamaura <math_manager@sfu.ca>
Reply-To: Dale Yamaura <math_manager@sfu.ca>
To: Rosemary Hotell <hotell@sfu.ca>
Subject: Fwd: Math 396 and 397 - new course proposals - library course
assessment
X-Originating-IP: [142.58.10.161]
Hi Rosemary
Will you arrange to forward for SCUS purposes?
Thanks
Dale
Forwarded Message
From: "Ivana Niseteo" <iniseteo@sfu.ca>
To: "math manager" <math_manager@sfu.ca>
Cc: "Todd Mundle" <tmundle@sfu.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, 25 January, 2012 10:00:06 AM
Subject: Re: Math 396 and 397 - new course proposals
Dear Dale,
I have reviewed the proposals for MATH 396 & MATH 397 Selected Topics in
Mathematics , for which you requested library reports. Since they are
both special-topic courses, I have determined that at this point no
additional library resources are required to support them. They are now
added to the Library Course Assessments page
http://www.lib.sfu.ca/collections/course-assessments as a proof of
library sign-off.
Cheers,
Ivana
Ivana Niseteo, MA, MLIS
Collections Librarian
Liaison Librarian for Linguistics, French, Humanities, French Cohort in
Arts
Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University
Tel: 778.782.6838 I Fax: 778.782.6926 I iniseteo@sfu.ca
Forwarded Message
From: "Dale Yamaura" <math_manager@sfu.ca>
To: iniseteo@sfu.ca
Cc: "Ladislav Stacho" <lstacho@me.com>, "Wendy Addison" <mathusec@sfu.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 1:54:57 PM
Subject: Math 396 and 397 - new course proposals
Dear Ivana
Please find attached new course proposals for Math 396 and 397 Selected
Topics in Mathematics.
Also attached are sample course outlines.
Printed for Rosemary Hotell <hotell@sfu.ca>

Dale Yamaura, 1/25/12 10:27 AM -0800, Fwd: Math 396 and 397 • new course proposals -
\
These new course proposals were reviewed and approved at the Faculty of
Science Undergraduate Curriculum Committee meeting, Monday, January 16.
Please advise if further information is needed. My consultation with Todd
Mundle advises that these documents should be sufficient.
Thanks very much for your assistance.
Best regards
Dale
Ms. Dale Yamaura, Manager
Academic and Administrative Services
Department of Mathematics
Shrum Science K10511
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
voice: 778.782.3799
fax: 778.782.4947
www.math.sfu.ca
Printed for Rosemary Hotell <hotell@sfu.ca>

Course Title:
Term:
Instructor:
Sarnp/t
Selected
Topics
in
Mathematics
Elementary
Diffential
Geometry
2012 Spring
Razvan Fetecau
Description Topics:
Calendar Description:
Grading:
RequiredTexts:
Recommended Texts:
Study of the geometry of curves and surfaces in three-dimensional space using
calculus
techniques.
Curves:
arc-length
parametrization,
curvature,
torsion,
Frenet
formulas. Surfaces: tangent plane, first and second fundamental forms, area,
orientation, curvature, Gauss map. Isometries, conformal maps, geodesies, Gauss &
Theorema
Egregium.
Additional
topics
may
include
parallel
transport,
compatibility
equations, Gauss-Bonet theorem.
Course Outline:
1. Parametrized curves: curvature and torsion, Frenet formulas
2. Surfaces in 3 dimensions: tangents, normals, orientability
3. The first fundamental form, isometries, conformal maps, surface area
4. The second fundamental form, normal and principal curvatures, Gaussian and mean
curvatures
5. Geodesies, parallel transport, covariant derivative
6. Gauss & Theorema Egregium
7. Gauss-Bonet Theorem
Evaluation, Assignments: 20%,
Midterm: 25%,
Final: 55%
Elementary Differential Geometry
Edition: 2/E
Author: Andrew Pressley
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9781848828902
Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces
1st Edition
Author: Manfredo Do Carmo
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 132125897
Materials/Supplies:
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Prerequisite:
Math 240 (or 232), Math 251. Quantitative.

Course Title:
Term:
Instructor:

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Selected Topics in Mathematics Numerical Computing: Discrete Tools for a
Continuous World
2012 Spring
David Muraki
Description Topics:
Calendar Description:
Grading:
RequiredTexts:
Topics in areas of mathematics not covered in the regular undergraduate curriculum of
the department.
Course Outline:
Many computing algorithms as used in science and technology are based upon
the fundamental mathematics of the calculus and linear algebra. Modern computing
environments include many of these tools as part of their built-in library of routines.
Of essential importance to users are the benchmarking of implementations, selection
among multiple variants, and the identification
of limitations or failure modes. The
latter can be particularly relevant when these routines are called within larger complex
codes, or when the limits of extreme system size are encroached upon.
The aim of this course is to give an overview of the common mathematical algorithms
used in scientic computing, with particular emphasis on connecting their
analytical properties with implementational performance. Numerical routines will be
explored and analyzed to their Olympian limits of aster, larger, more accurate." More
mundane questions like, What are the notes in the opening chord
of the Beatles' song,
A Hard Day's Night ?", will also be pondered.
Students are expected to be comfortable with the pre-requisite mathematics, the
Calculus
of Functions and Linear Algebra; in addition to having advanced program
ming experience (coding & debugging). The course assignments will be a blending of
computation and theory, which serve to illustrate the ideas presented in lecture, and
allow prior experimentation with the numerical routines. Matlab will be the default
computing environment for the class.
TBA
Numerical Methods with Matlab
Author: Gerald Becktenwald
Publisher: Pearson
Year: 2011
ISBN: 9780201308600
Implementation and Application
Recommended Texts:
Materials/Supplies:
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Calendar course prerequisites: Calc II 152/155/158 and Linear Algebra 232/240.
Programming experience (coding & debugging) essential, Matlab will be the course
computing environment.

SCUS 12-1Ob
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
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EXISTING COURSE, CHANGES RECOMMENDED
Please check appropriate ievision(s):
I—I Course number
I—I Credit
I—'Title
3
Indicate number of hours for: Lecture.
DDcsc
cscnption
Seminar
ulJ Prerequisite
Tutorial
I I Course deletion
Lab
FROM
Course Number
Credits (Units) _
TITLE
PHYS421
TO
Course Number
Credits (Units)
PHYS421
(1) Long title for calendar and schedule.no more than 100 characters includingspaces and punctuation.
FROM:Prerequisite: PHYS 321 or (PHYS 221 and either
TO: Prerequisite: PHYS 321; PHYS 255 or ENSC 380.
MATH 252 or 254); PHYS 255 or ENSC 380. Students with
Students with credit for PHYS 324 or 425 may not take PHYS
credit for PHYS 324 or 425 may not take PHYS 421 for further
421 for further credit,
credit.
(2) Short title for enrollment and transcript,no more than 30 characters including spaces and punctuation.
FROM:
TO:
DESCRIPTION
FROM:
PREREQUISITE
FROM:
DESCRIPTION
TO:
PREREQUISITE
TO:
RATIONALE
PHYS221 will no longer be accepted as a prerequisite for PHYS421. This path to PHYS421 existed only as an historical artifact.
PHYS221 is the terminal EMcourse for systems engineers, they do not need to take PHYS421. PHYS421 is a natural
continuation of PHYS321 and is the appropriate path for both physics students and engineers (other than systems engineers).
The current PHYS221
does not prepare a student wellfor PHYS421. This change has been discussed with and approved by the
engineering UGCC chair.
Does this course replicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both courses?
Ifso.thisshould be
noted in the prerequisite.
Effective term and year
Fall 2012
JANUARY 2008

Department of Physics
Simon Fraser
University
Phone:(778)782-5623
8888 University Drive
I^HMH^H
FAX:(778)782-3592
Burnaby, BC
email: doneil@sfu.ca
SFU
Canada, V5A 1S6
January 9, 2012
Re: Changes to the UD requirements for Honours Physics
From:
and at least nine units chosen from
• PHYS 390-3 Introduction to Astrophysics
• PHYS 455-3 Modern Optics
• PHYS 465-3 Solid State Physics
• PHYS 485-3 Particle Physics
• PHYS 490-3 General Relativity and Gravitation
and at least three units chosen from
• PHYS 326-4 Electronics and Instrumentation
• PHYS 380-3 Introduction to Subatomic Physics
• PHYS 395-3 Computational Physics
• PHYS 430-4 Digital Electronics and Interfacing
• PHYS 484-3 Nonlinear Physics
to:
and at least nine units chosen from
PHYS 347-3 Introduction to Biological Physics
• PHYS 390-3 Introduction to Astrophysics
• PHYS 455-3 Modern Optics
• PHYS 465-3 Solid State Physics
• PHYS 485-3 Particle Physics
• PHYS 490-3 General Relativity and Gravitation
and three additional upper division credits in physics. PHYS 346 cannot be used to meet this
requirement.
Regards,
Dugan O'Neil (Department of Physics)
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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