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Dean of Graduate Studies
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MEMORANDUM
attention
Senate
date
5 December 2012
from
Wade Parkhouse, Dean of Graduate
No.
GS2012.39, GS2012.44
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RE:
Faculty of Science
For information:
Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of 3 December, 2012, SGSC approved the following
curriculum revision:
Effective Date is Summer 2013
Faculty of Science
a) Department of Earth Sciences
[GS2012.44]
1. New course: EASC 609-3
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing Applications
b) Department of Physics
|GS2012.39]
MSc Program:
1. Admission Requirements
2. Program Requirements
i) New course: PHYS 802-2 Introduction to Graduate Studies: Research and
Teaching in Physics
3. Change units: PHYS 898-18 MSc Thesis
PhD Program:
1. Admission Requirements
2. Program Requirements
i)
New course: PHYS 802-2 Introduction to Graduate Studies: Research and
Teaching in Physics
3. Language requirement
c) Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
1. Minor course change: STATS 895 (variable units 1-4)
SIMON PHASER UNIVERSITY
ENGAGING THE WORLD
MEMO
Faculty of Science
SFU
GS2012.39
attention Wade Parkhouse, Dean, Graduate Studies
from Peter Ruben, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate
Studies, Faculty of Science
re Physics Curriculum Changes^
date December 6, 2012
time 2:02 PM
The following changes have been approved by the Faculty ofScience and are
forwarded for approval by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee. Please
include them onthe next SGSC agenda.
Physics
1. Changes to the Physics MSc program
2. Changes to the Physics PhD program
3. New Graduate Course Proposal Form: PHYS 802
4. Graduate Course Minor Change Form: PHY898
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P. Ruben
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
THINKING of the world
SFU
MEMORANDUM
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Department of Physics
Graduate Programs
P8429 Shrum Science Centre
8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC
Canada V5A 1S6
OFFICE 778.782.4465
DIRECT 778.782.4310
FACSIMILE 778.782.3592
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ATTENTION
Faculty of Science, Graduate Studies Committee
Senate Graduate Studies Committee
DATE
December 10, 2012
FROM
Steve Dodge, Physics Graduate Program Chair
PAGES
2
RE:
Department of Physics
Calendar Change Request - MSc Program
Please find following a summary ofand rationale for changes to MSc admission and program
requirements approved for submission to the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee at the Physics
department meeting held on June 28, 2012. Detailed calendar edits are attached.
Summary of Changes
Admission Requirements
•
Replace specific degree programs with specific course requirements and ageneral program
description.
•
Remove die 3.0 GPA requirement as it duplicates University requirements.
•
Add specific reference to University requirements.
Program Requirements
•
Reduce overall course requirements, from 17 units to 15 units.
•
Eliminate the option to count 3 undergraduate credits toward the overall course
requirements.
•
Add a new course, PHYS 802, to the list of courses required of all students.
•
Remove PHYS 810 and PHYS 821 from the first list of courses, required of all students.
•
Add PHYS 810 and PHYS 821 to die second list of courses, from which students are
required to choose at least one.
•
Remove PHYS 812 from the second list ofcourses, from which students are required to
choose at least one.
•
Remove language that provides for additional courses "to remedy deficiencies in
background".
•
Add language to grant supervisory committees the discretion to require additional courses,
subject tograduate program committee approval.
•
Add language to provide guidance on course selection.
•
Reformat course requirements and thesis requirements so that they both appear as part of
the overall program requirements.
Thesis
Change emphasis from "conducting original research" to "develop the skills necessary to
perform independent research".
SFU Department of Physics
Calendar Changes - Edited Version
MSc Program Admission & Program Requirement Changes
3
Foreign Language Requirement
•
Remove the foreign language requirement
Rationale
Overall, these changes are designed to establish a stronger focus on research training in our MSc
program, facilitate more timely degree completion, and provide greater course flexibility for terminal
MSc students while maintaining the standards of subject mastery expected of the PhD program.
Theadmission requirements are more explicit about theundergraduate course requirements for
admission. With more relaxed MSc course requirements, this will help ensure that we maintain a
uniform educational levelamong entering MSc students.
Thenew miriimum course requirements are more consistent with otherScience programs at SFU
andwith the Physics Departments of the University of Toronto, McMaster University, the
University of Alberta, and the University of Victoria, all of which require four one-semester courses
for an MSc in Physics. Webelieve the new requirements aremoreappropriate for terminal MSc
students, who will probably benefit most from their research experience. We are also proposing
changes to the courserequirements of our PhD program so that our joint MSc and PhD course
requirements remain largely unchanged. The addition ofPHYS 802, "Introduction to graduate
research and teaching in physics", is designed to provide a structured introduction to graduate
teaching and research, andencourage students to begin thinking about research upon arrival.
The changes to the thesis requirement are designed to distinguish more clearly between the MSc
thesis and the PhD thesis.
The removal of the foreign language requirement reflects the historical trend toward English as the
dominant language of science. The Physics Department has not enforced this requirement in over
ten years.
SFUDepartment of Physics
Calendar Changes - Edited Version
MSc Program Admission& Program Requirement Changes
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Admission Requirements
Applicants totho maotor of science (MSc) program will havo a 3.0 cumulativo grado
point avorago (CGPA) or oquivalont in honours phyoico, honours mathematics and
physics, onginooring physics, or oloctrical onginooring.
Abachelor'sdegree in physics or a related subject, including advanced undergraduate
coursework in Quantum mechanics, electromaonetism. and statistical mechanics is
reguired. Applicants
whose primary language is not English must submit English
proficiency examination results that meet the University minimum reguirements for
graduate admission, as per Graduate General Regulation 1.3.12.
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
The minimum requirement is the completion of
AT-15
graduate units, of which at least
14 must bo in graduate courses, and will normally include including all of
PHYS 801-12 Student Seminar
PHYS 802-2 Introduction to graduate research and teaching in ohvsics
PHYS 810 3 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 821 3 Electromagnetic Theory
and at least one of
PHYS 810-3 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 821-3 Electromagnetic Theory
PHYS 841-3 Statistical Mechanics
and one of
PHYS 812 3 Introduction to Quantum Fiold Theory
PHYS 841 3 Statistical Mechanics
Additional undergraduate courses, including prerequisites to roquirod graduate courses,
may bo required to remedy deficiencies in background.
Additional courses bevond the minimum of 15 graduate units mav be reguired bv a
student's supervisory committee, subject to graduate program committee approval-
Students are strongly advised to consult the Physics Department web site and with
potential supervisors before choosing MSc courses. Also, students who intend to
pursue a PhD in Phvsics after completing the MSc
are advised to review the PhD
course reguirements.
Research and Thesis Requirements
Part of tho program is conducting original research. Athesis describing this research is
submitted and defended at tho program's conclusion.
Students are expected to develop the skills necessary to perform independent research
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SFU Department of Physics
CalendarChanges - Edited Version
MScProgram Admission & Program Requirement Changes
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through participation in supervised original research. A thesis that demonstrates these
skills is submitted and defended at the program'sconclusion.
Language Requirement
In certain areas of research, familiarity with languages otherthan English may bo
important so a student'ssupervisory committee may require a reading knowledge of
one such language.
SFU Department of Physics
CalendarChanges - Current & Revised Versions
MSc Program Admission & Program Requirement Changes
Currentcalendar description:
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the master of science (MSc) program will have a 3.0 cumulative grade
point average (CGPA) or equivalent in honours physics, honours mathematics and
physics, engineering physics, orelectrical engineering.
Program Requirements
The minimum requirement is the completion of 17 units, of which at least 14 must be in
graduate courses, and will normally include all of
PHYS 801-2 Student Seminar
PHYS 810-3 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 821-3 Electromagnetic Theory
and one of
PHYS 812-3 Introduction to Quantum Field Theory
PHYS 841-3 Statistical Mechanics
Additional undergraduate courses, including prerequisites to required graduate
courses, may be required to remedy deficiencies in background.
Thesis
Part of the program is conducting original research. Athesis describing this research is
submitted and defended at the program'sconclusion.
Language Requirement
In certain areas of research, familiarity with languages other than English may be
important so a student'ssupervisory committee may require a reading knowledge of
one such language.
Proposed calendar description:
Admission Requirements
Abachelor'sdegree in physics or a related subject, including advanced undergraduate
coursework in quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and statistical mechanics is
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SFU Department of Physics
CalendarChanges - Current & Revised Versions
MSc Program Admission & Program Requirement Changes
required. Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit English
proficiency examination results that meet the University minimum requirements for
graduate admission, as per Graduate General Regulation 1.3.12.
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
The minimum requirement is the completion of 15 graduate units, including all of
PHYS 801-1 Student Seminar
PHYS 802-2 Introduction to graduate research and teaching in physics
and at least one of
PHYS 810-3 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 821-3 Electromagnetic Theory
PHYS 841-3 Statistical Mechanics
Additional courses beyond the minimum of 15 graduate units may be required by a
student'ssupervisory committee, subjectto graduate
program committee approval.
Students are strongly advised to consult the Physics Department web site and with
potential supervisors before choosing MSc courses. Also, students who intend to
pursue a PhD in Physics after completing the MSc are advised to review the PhD
course requirements.
Research and Thesis Requirements
Studentsare expected to develop the skills necessary to perform independent research
through participation in supervised original research. A thesis that demonstrates these
skills is submitted and defended at the program's conclusion.
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MEMORANDUM
FACULTY OF SCIFNCF.
Department of Physics
Graduate Programs
P8429 Shrum Science Centre
8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC
Canada V5A 1S6
OFFICE 778.782.4465
DIRECT 778.782.4310
FACSIMILE 778.782.3592
www.physics.sfu.ca
s
ATTENTION
Faculty of Science, Graduate Studies Committee
Senate Graduate Studies Committee
DATE
November 26, 2012
FROM
Steve Dodge, Physics Graduate Program Chair
PAGES
2
RE:
Department of Physics
Calendar Change Request —
PhD Program
Please find following a summary of and rationale for changes to PhD admission and program
requirements approved for submission to the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee at die Physics
department meeting held on June 28, 2012. Detailed calendar edits are attached.
Summary of Changes
Admission Requirements
•
Group admission and transfer requirements under one heading.
•
Add specific references to University admission requirements.
•
Remove the 3.67 GPA requirement for direct transfer in favour of the 3.5 GPA requirement
set by the University.
Program Requirements
•
Add a section on overall requirements.
•
Establish a separate course requirementsection.
•
Provide a framework to award credit for previous graduate coursework.
•
Add a new course, PHYS
802, to die list of courses required of all
students.
•
Establish core course requirements.
•
Group research and thesis requirements under program requirements.
Foreign Language Requirement
•
Remove the foreign language requirement.
Rationale
Overall, tiiese changes are designed to communicate more clearly the departmental standards for the
PhD degree, and to provide more uniform course requirements for students with varying academic
preparation.
The addition of PHYS 802, "Introduction to graduate research and teaching in physics", is designed
to provide a structured introduction to graduate teaching and research at SFU. The remaining course
requirements are PHYS 801, three core courses, and four electives. This is one course fewer than the
current total course requirements for the MSc and the PhD programs at SFU, which are PHYS 801,
three core courses, and five electives.
Theremoval of the foreign language requirement reflects the historical trend toward English as the
dominant language of science. ThePhysics Department has not enforced this requirement in over
ten years.
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SFU Department of Physics
Calendar Changes - Edited Version
PhD Program Admission & Program Requirement Changes
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Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission to the doctor of philosophy (PhD) program, a student must
havo a A master's degree, or the equivalent, in physics, or the eouivalent. is reguired.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit English proficiency
examination results that meet the University minimum reguirements for graduate
admission, as per Graduate General Regulation 1.3.12.
Students who have demonstrated strong academic and research performance may
transfer directly from the Master's program to the doctoral program, with the approval of
the student's supervisory committee. See also the Graduate General Regulation 1.3.4
on University transfer reguirements.
Admission from a Master's Program to tho PhD Program
A student may be admitted from a master of science (MSc) program with a 3.67
cumulative grade point average (CGPA) calculated over a minimum of 15 graduate
units, and approval of the student's supervisory committee and the senate graduate
studies committee.
Program Requirements
Overall Requirements
1. PhD students must demonstrate the ability to perform and disseminate independent
research that makes a significant, publishable contribution to knowledge in the discipline.
2. PhD students must demonstrate the following disciplinary knowledge:
• mastery of the core subjects in physics, which include classical mechanics,
electromaanetism. quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics;
• mastery of more specialized topics related to one's research topic: and
• breadth of knowledge in physics at an advanced level.
Course Requirements
The minimum course reguirements for the Physics PhD program are determined on an
individual basis. Upon admission, the graduate program committee will review a student's
previous coursework and set minimum requirements according to the guidelines provided
below. In exceptional circumstances, the graduate program committee may allow the
student to proceed without additional course work over and above that for a master's
degree. With the approval of the graduate program committee, the supervisory committee
may also require additional coursework beyond those specified at admission to the PhD
program.
PhD course requirement guidelines
For a student entering the PhD program after completing an MSc in Physics at SFU. the
minimum course reguirement is 9 additional graduate units, which will include any of the
following core courses that were not completed previously:
Core professional skills:
PHYS 801-1 Student Seminar
PHYS 802-2 Introduction to graduate research and teaching in physics
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Core physics content:
PHYS 810-3 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 821-3 Electromagnetic Theory
PHYS 841-3 Statistical Mechanics
Graduate units bevond the 15 units reguired for the MSc may be transferred to the PhD,
subject to the approval of the graduate program committee. For example, a student who
has completed 18 graduate units during the MSc program at SFU will typically be required
to complete 6 units in the PhD program.
For a student entering the PhD program directly from another institution, the graduate
program committee will award credit for equivalent coursework upon admission. No
equivalent credit will be given for the two core professional skills courses, and an award of
eguivalent credit for any of the three core physics content courses may reouire further
approval after the student has begun the program. The minimum PhD course reguirements
will then be set as for a student entering with an MSc in Physics from SFU. For example, a
student who has completed six one-semester graduate courses in physics would typically
be awarded 18 units of eguivalent graduate course credit, so that the minimum PhD
requirement would be 6 additional graduate units, including any core courses that were not
completed previously.
Tho minimum requirement consists of nino graduate units beyond the master's or
equivalent degree.
Students who have not previously received credit for PHYS 801 must complete this course
as well.
Faculty of Science roquiromonts must also be met.
Research & Thesis Requirements
A major portion of this program is conducting original research. A thesis, embodying new
and important results or original research, must be presented and defended at the
conclusion of the degree program.
Language Requirement
In certain areas of research, familiarity with languages other than English may bo important
so a student's supervisory committee may require a reading knowledge of ono such
language.
SFU Department of Physics
CalendarChanges - Current & Revised Versions
PhD Program Admission& Program Requirement Changes
Current calendar description:
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission to the doctor of philosophy (PhD) program, a student must have a
master's degree, or the equivalent, in physics.
Admission from a Master's Program to the PhD Program
A student may be admitted from a master of science (MSc) program with a 3.67 cumulative
grade point average (CGPA) calculated over a minimum of 15 graduate units, and approval
of the student's supervisory committee and the senate graduate studies committee.
Program Requirements
The minimum requirement consists of nine graduate units beyond the master's or
equivalent degree.
Students who have not previously received credit for PHYS 801 must completethis
course as well.
Faculty of Science requirements must also be met.
Research
A major portion of this program is conducting original research. A thesis, embodying new
and important results or original research, must be presented and defended at the
conclusion of the degree program.
Language Requirement
In certain areas of research, familiarity with languages other than English may be important
so a student's supervisory committee may require a reading knowledge of one such
language.
Proposed calendar description:
Admission Requirements
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SFUDepartment of Physics
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CalendarChanges - Current & Revised Versions
PhD Program Admission & Program Requirement Changes
Amaster'sdegree in physics, or the equivalent, is required. Applicants whose primary
language is not English must submit English proficiency examination results that meetthe
University minimum requirements for graduate admission, as per Graduate General
Regulation 1.3.12.
Students who have demonstrated strong academic and research performance may transfer
directly from the Master's program to the doctoral program, with the approval ofthe
student'ssupervisory committee. See also the Graduate General Regulation 1.3.4 on
University transfer requirements.
Program Requirements
Overall Requirements
1. PhD students must demonstrate the ability to perform and disseminate
independent research that makes a significant, publishable contribution to
knowledge in the discipline.
2. PhD students must demonstrate the following disciplinary knowledge:
•
mastery ofthe core subjects in physics, which include classical mechanics,
electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics;
•
mastery of more specialized topics related to one'sresearch topic; and
•
breadth of knowledge in physics at an advanced level.
Course Requirements
The minimum course requirements for the Physics PhD program are determined on an
individual basis. Upon admission, the graduate program committee will review a student's
previous coursework and set minimum requirements according to the guidelines provided
below. In exceptional circumstances, the graduate program committee may allow the
studentto proceed without additional course work overand above that for a master's
degree. With the approval of the graduate program committee, the supervisory committee
may also require additional coursework beyond those specified at admission to the PhD
program.
PhD courserequirement guidelines
For a student entering the PhD program after completing an MSc in Physics atSFU, the
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PhDProgram Admission & Program RequirementChanges
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minimum course requirement is 9 additional graduate units, which will include any of the
following core courses that were not completed previously:
Core professional skills:
PHYS 801-1 Student Seminar
PHYS 802-2 Introduction to graduate research and teaching in physics
Core physics content:
PHYS 810-3 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 821-3 Electromagnetic Theory
PHYS 841-3 Statistical Mechanics
Graduate units beyond the 15 units required for the MSc may be transferred to the PhD,
subject to the approval of the graduate program committee. For example, a student who
has completed 18 graduate units during the MSc program at SFU will typically be required
to complete 6 units in the PhD program.
Fora student entering the PhD program directly from another institution, the graduate
program committee will award credit for equivalent coursework upon admission. No
equivalent credit will be given for the two core professional skills courses, and an award of
equivalent creditfor any of the three core physics content courses may require further
approval after the student has begun the program. The minimum PhD course requirements
will then be set as for a student entering with an MSc in Physics from SFU. For example, a
student
who has completed six one-semester graduate courses in physics would typically
be awarded 18 units of equivalent graduate course credit, so that the minimum PhD
requirement would be 6 additional graduate units, including any core courses that were not
completed previously.
Research and Thesis Requirements
Amajor portion of this program is conducting original research. Athesis, embodying
new and important results or original research, must be presented and defended at the
conclusion of the degree program.
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DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Program (eg. ECON) PHYS
Number (eg. 810) 8Q2
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Introduction to Graduate Studies: Research and Teaching in Physics
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Intro to grad studies
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Units (eg. 4) 2
Course Description for SFU Calendar
El see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Basic skills for research and teaching in physics. Required for all students beginning an MSc or PhD
degree in physics.
AvailableCourse Components:
• Lecture
0 Seminar
D Laboratory
• Practicum
• Online
•
GradingBasis
D Graded
• Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• In Progress/Complete
Prerequisites (ifany) • see attached document
• This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply) E Burnaby D Vancouver • Surrey • GNW •
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
1127
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13weeks)
2 hrs/week for 13 weeks
Justification • See attached document
To provide a structured introduction to graduate research and teaching.
M» RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
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information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Physics faculty
Numberof additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
None
Additional space required in order to offer this course
• see attached document
None
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course
Dsee attached document
None
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
None
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Number (eg. 810) 802
Course title (max 80 characters]
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When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with bysigning the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
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support(s) the approval of the new course.
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Department / School / Program
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Physics
Dodge, J. Steven
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Phone 778.782.4736
Fax
778.782.3592
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Re: Request for Library Report for New Grad Course Proposal - Physics
From
: Ivana Nlseteo <iniseteo@sfu.ca>
Tue, Jul 03, 2012 01:47 PM
Subject:
Re: Request for Library Report for New Grad Course
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Proposal - Physics
To: physgrad@sfu.ca
Cc:
Patty Gallilee <plg@sfu.ca>
Dear Rose,
I have now added the course PHYS 802:
Introduction to Graduate Studies: Research and
the Library Course Assessments page http://www.lib.sfu.ca
/collections/course-assessments , which will beadequate proofof library sign-off.
Best,
Ivana
Ivana Niseteo, MA, MLIS
Collections Librarian
Liaison Librarian for Linguistics, French, Humanities, French Cohort in Arts
Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University
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From:
"Todd Mundle"<Todd.Mundle@kwantlen.ca>
To: "Physics Graduate Secretary SFU" <physgrad@sfu.ca>
Cc:
"Patty Gallilee" <plg@sfu.ca>, "iniseteo@sfu.ca" <iniseteo@sfu.ca>
Sent:
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 10:19:51 AM
Subject:
RE: Request for Library Report for New Grad Course Proposal - Physics
Hi Rose,
Ihave moved on from my position at SFU and Patty Gallilee has taken overmy Collections role
in the interim. I've cc'd her in this message sothat she has a copy of the request and will be
following up.
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SIMON ERASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Graduate Course Minor Change Form
This form is for an SFU department or program to request a minor change to an existing graduate course. After approval
and signature by the faculty graduate studies committee, this form should be forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies
for approval by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee (SGSC). SGSCwill forward the approval to Senate for information.
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DEPARTMENT
Department / School / Program
Physics
Contact name
Steve Dodge
Contact email
jsdodge@sfu.ca
Please revise the following elements of the indicated graduate course:
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898
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vulnerable adults (Ifthe "Yes" box is checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
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TO:
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Dean of Graduate Studies
RE: Earth Sciences
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OCT 2 9 2012
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FROM:
P. Ruben, Chair & Associate Dean
Faculty of Science Graduate Studies
Committee
DATE:
October 23, 2012
The following new course has been approved by the Faculty of Science and is forwarded for
approval by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee. Please include it on the next SGSC agenda.
Earth Sciences
New course proposal - EASC 609
Enclosure
c. C. Cupples
P. Ruben
SIMON PHASER UNIVERSITY
ENGAGING THE WORLD
MEMO
SFU
D e p a r i in e n I o I
Earth Sciences
AT
rENTiON Peter Ruben - Chair, Faculty of
Science Graduate Committee
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from Dan Gibson - Chair, Earth Sciences Graduate Program Committee
re New Graduate Course
Proposal
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EASC 609
dai I October 15, 2(112
TIME 3:52 I'M
Dear Peter,
On September 24, 2012, the department of Earth Sciences approved the
application for a new graduate course in Earth Sciences:
EASC 609 - Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing
Applications
Please Find attached to this memo the NewGraduate Course Proposal Form.
The content of this proposed course includes a comprehensive overview of the
principles of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) remote sensing
applications and advanced InSAR methods geared for Earth Science research
that use radar remote sensing applications and data. The new course will also
include application-oriented labs that will expose students to important
software tools for processing and manipulating SAR/InSAR data.
At present, there are currently no undergraduate or graduate courses offered at
SFU that provide a comprehensive coverage of InSAR principles and
applications, especially as it pertains to studies in Earth Sciences.
Regards,-,
>
Dan Gibson
Chair, Earth Sciences Graduate Program Chair
cc. James MacEachern - Chair, Department of Earth Sciences
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New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH)
EASC
Number (eg. 810) 6Q9
Units (eg. 4) 3
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing Applications
Short Title [appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
InSAR Applications
Course Description for SFU Calendar
0 see attached document
0 Learning outcomes identified
Principles of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing and its Applications. An overview of the basic theory is presented to
understand the capabilities and limitations of complex SAR data and their key land and marine applications. Learning outcomes for the course include
proficiency with applications of interferometric SAR (InSAR) to Geosciences, including generation of topographic maps as well as advanced tfme series
analys.s for measuring ground surface motion associated with seismic displacement, compaction related subsidence volcanic inflate
and ^slides
Available Course Components:
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D Practicum
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Grading Basis 0 Letter grades DSatisfactory/Unsatisfactory DIn Progress/Complete | This is acapstone course
DYes
0No
Prerequisites (if any)
• seeattached document (if more space is required)
Recommended: undergraduate courses in advanced mathematics, remote sensing, geophysics, natural hazards for
permission of instructor).
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DThis proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units: i!^
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Campus at which course will be offered (check alt that apply)
0Burnaby
• Vancouver
• Surrey
DGNW
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Estimated enrolment
2-10
Date of initial offering
Spring 2013
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13weeks)
5 hrs/week for 11 weeks (2 hrs lecture &3hrs lab)
D Yes
0 No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
llfthe Yes box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks
Justification
0See attached document (if more space is required)
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RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
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When a department proposes a newcourse it must first besent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with by signing the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, homefaculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
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support(s) the approval of the new course.
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Upon approval of the course, the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies willconsult with the department or school regarding
other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
Contact name
Contact email
Summary Statement (justification for EASC 609)
Justification: The new course
EASC 609 - Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing
Applications
consists of eleven 2hr lectures and a weekly3 hr lab.
The content of this course includes an overview of math and physicsthat is InSAR application specific,as
well as lectures on advanced InSAR methods that include polarimetric interferometry, SAR tomography
and corresponding applications. The result isa comprehensive InSAR applications graduate course that
is geared for applications in Earth Sciences.
Thelab component provides InSAR application-oriented exercises that will exposestudents to important
software tools for processing and manipulatingSAR/lnSAR data. These tools are then used by the
students to conduct their chosen projects, which, for a key application, involves individual hands-on
SAR/lnSAR processing and data analysis under the guidance of the instructoras well as trainingscientific
writing skills (term paper centering on the project results).
Statement on potential content overlap with other SFU courses:
There are currently no known InSAR graduate courses offered at SFU.
Simon Fraser University
B. T. Rabus
Earth Sciences
Spring 2013
EASC
609
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing Applications
Course Outline
General:
This course provides a review of the principles of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar
Remote Sensing and its Applications. An overview of the basic theory is presented to enable
students to understand the capabilities and limitations of complex SAR data and their key land and
marine applications. The course focus is on interferometric SAR (InSAR) applications, including
generation of topographic maps as well as advanced time series analysis for measuring ground
surface motion associated with seismic displacement, compaction related subsidence, volcanic
inflation, and landslides.
Recommended courses:
undergraduate courses in advanced mathematics, remote sensing,
geophysics, natural hazards (or permission of instructor)
Course Topics:
1. Radar and SAR principles
2.
SAR marine applications
3. SAR land applications
4. InSAR principles
5. InSAR processing (interferogram formation, phase unwrapping, geocoding)
6. InSAR applications (topography)
7. InSAR applications (differential InSAR, 3D velocity)
8. Advanced applications (Polarimetric InSAR and Tomography)
9. Advanced processing (Surface displacement time series)
10. Advanced applications (Surface displacement time series - infrastructure)
11. Advanced applications (Surface displacement time series - natural hazards)
Course Organization:
1 two-hour lecture and 1 three-hour computer laboratory per week. Biweekly assignments. 1 term
research paper and 20 minute presentation of the research paper.
Course Materials:
The course does not use a specific textbook. A number ofbooks are available that cover the topic,
e.g. Woodhouse, I.H. (2006): Introduction to Microwave Remote Sensing. CRC Press, Taylor &
Francis.
Online materials: e.g., Tutorials of the Canadian Center for Remote
Sensing(http://www.ccrs.nrcan.gc.ca/resource/index_e.php#tutor) or parts of NASA'sremote
sensingtutorial (http://rst.gsfc.nasa.govA).
The materials for reading assignments will be provided. Powerpoint lecture materials, lab
instructions, software manuals, and data sets required for the lab assignments will beposted on
line.
Additional Resources:
Massonet, D. & Souyris, J.-C. (2008): Imaging with Synthetic Aperture Radar. EPFL Press
distributed by CRC Press.
Henderson, F.M. & Lewis, A.J. (1998): Principles and Applications of Imaging Radar. Manual of
Remote Sensing. Third Edition, Vol. 2. John Wiley& Sons. Inc.
Olivie, C. & Quegan, S. (2004): Understanding Synthetic Aperture Radar Images. Scitech.
Lee, J.-S. &Pottier, E. (2009): Polarimetric Radar Imaging. From Basics to Applications. CRC
Press, Taylor & Francis.
Rees, G. (2006): Remote Sensing of Snow and Ice. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis.
Ferretti, A., Monti-Guarneri, A., Prati, C, Rocca, F. &Massonet, D. (2007): InSAR Principles.
Guidelines forSARInterferometry Processing and Interpretation. ESATM-19, ISBN 92-9092-
233-8.
Course Grading:
1. Lab Assignments
30%
2. Research Paper
60%
3. Presentation
10%
SFU Connect
25/10/12 2:17 PM
SFU Connect
hotell@sfu.ca
Fwd: Library Report for EASC 609
From
: EASC Grad Secretary <eascgsec@sfu.ca>
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 11:58 AM
Subject:
Fwd: Library Report for EASC 609
To: Rosemary Hotell <hotell@sfu.ca>
Hi Rosemary:
Please see response from the Library below with regards to EASC 609.
Thanks
Glenda
From:
"Megan Crouch" <mcrouch@sfu.ca>
To: hdgibson@sfu.ca, "Glenda Pauls" <eascgsec@sfu.ca>
Cc:
"Patty Gallilee" <plg@sfu.ca>, "Jenna Thomson" <jennat@gmail.com>, "Heather De
Forest" <hdefores@sfu.ca>, "Christine Manzer" <cmcconne@sfu.ca>
Sent:
Thursday, 25 October, 2012 11:55:08
Subject:
Library Report for EASC 609
Dear Dan and Glenda,
I have reviewed the course proposal for EASC 609: Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar
Remote
Sensing Applications and concluded that no additional library resources will be
required to support it.
The course will therefore added itto the appropriate list
at http://www.lib.sfu.ca/collertions/course-assessments
This will be enough to indicate library sign-off as it moves through the approval process.
Best,
Megan
Megan L. Crouch
Health Sciences Librarian
Collections Librarian
Simon Fraser University Library
Tel: 778.782.4962
https://connect.sfu.ca/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=271547
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SIMON FRASIiR UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Graduate Course Minor Change Form
This form is for an SFU department or program to request aminor change to an existing graduate course. After approval
and signature by the faculty graduate studies committee, this form should be forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies
for approval by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee (SGSC]. SGSC will forward the approval to Senate for information.
DEPARTMENT
Department / School/ Program
Statistics & Actuarial Science
Contact name
Tim Swartz
Contact email
tim@sat.sfu.ca
Please revise thefollowing elements oftheindicated graduate course:
•
Catalogue number
• Units • Title • Description
\7jOther:cIllQW
'Variable between 1 and 4 Units"
BH& CURRENT COURSE
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the fields to be changed.
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895
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Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
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• Lecture
DSeminar
• Laboratory
•
Practicum
•
Online [71 q**^ **»•*«•«
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults |lf the "Yes" boxis checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
DYes 0No
Grading basis
0 Graded
• Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• In Progress / Complete
•
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Number(eg.810)
895
Course title (max 80 characters)
Units [eg. 4]
1 - 4 (variable)
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 2b characters)
Course description for SFU Calendar
• see attached
Available course components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
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•
.
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults (If the "Yes" boxis checked, all students and
instructors willrequire criminal record checks)
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• Graded
D Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• In Progress / Complete
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