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Faculty of Science Committee on Admissions and Studies

Report to Faculty Council Thursday, January 19th, 2017

Items for Approval 1.0 Approval of Graduands (List to be distributed at the door).

Motion: Move the approval of the graduands (34 B.Sc., 3 B.Sc. Hons, and 6 Certificate in Computer Science) for the 2017 Spring Convocation, with the caveat that the Dean or designate be allowed to remove any names at the Executive of Council that do not meet the required average.

Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program change and offers it for approval. 2.0 Department of Biology

Effective date of Motion 2.1: 201730

2.1 Motion to change the requirement of Biol 402 in the Environmental Biology BSc and BSc Hons programs. 16.11.1.11 BSc in Environmental Biology (Joint Program with Saskatchewan Polytechnic & Lethbridge College) This is a joint program with Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Lethbridge College. To complete the BSc in Environmental Biology, students must have completed the Diploma of Integrated Resource Management from Saskatchewan Polytechnic or the Diploma in Renewable Resource Management from Lethbridge College with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Pre-Calculus 30 or equivalent. Graduation from a similar program may be used for admission to this program and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Students meeting admission requirements will be granted 60.0 hours of block transfer credit toward this degree program.

Refer to §16.6 and §16.9.1 for additional important information.

Credit hours

Environmental Biology major (University of Regina), required courses

Student's record of courses completed

3.0 BIOL 100

3.0 BIOL 101

3.0 BIOL 205

3.0 BIOL 402

0.0 BIOL 488 (first semester)

0.0 BIOL 488 (second semester)

3.0 THREETWO courses from: BIOL 316, 335, 341 (or STAT 342), 356, 365, 367, 380, 385, 402, 435, 456, 457, 463, 485

3.0

3.0

3.0 CHEM 104

3.0 CHEM 140

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 ENST 200

3.0 GEOG 325, 326 or 327

3.0 MATH 103 or 110

3.0 PHYS 109 or 111

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 STAT 200

3.0 Arts, or Media, Art, and Performance elective

3.0 Science, Arts, or Media, Art, and Performance elective



60.0 Subtotal 65% U of R GPA required

120.0 Total

16.11.1.12 BSc Honours in Environmental Biology (Joint Program with Saskatchewan Polytechnic & Lethbridge College)

This is a joint program with Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Lethbridge College. To complete the BSc in Environmental Biology, students must have completed the Diploma of Integrated Resource Management from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, or the Diploma in Renewable Resource Management from Lethbridge College with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Pre-Calculus 30 or equivalent. Graduation from a similar program may be used for admission to this program and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Students meeting admission requirements will be granted 60.0 hours of block transfer credit toward this degree program.

Refer to §16.6, §16.9.2, and §16.11.1.10 for additional important information.

Credit hours



3.0 BIOL 100

3.0 BIOL 101

3.0 BIOL 205

3.0 BIOL 402



3.0 BIOL 498

3.0 BIOL 499

3.0

FIVEFOUR courses from: BIOL 316 335, 341 (or STAT 342), 356, 365, 367, 380, 385, 402, 435, 456, 457, 463, 485

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 CHEM 104

3.0 CHEM 140

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 ENST 200

3.0 GEOG 325, 326 or 327

3.0 MATH 103 or 110

3.0 PHYS 109 or 111

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 STAT 200

3.0 Arts, or Media, Art, and Performance elective





132.0 Total

16.11.1.13 BSc in Environmental Biology (Joint Program with Lakeland College) This is a joint program with Lakeland College. To complete the BSc in Environmental Biology, students must have completed the Diploma in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation, or the Diploma in Conservation and Restoration Ecology at Lakeland College with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Pre-Calculus 30 or equivalent. Graduation from a similar program may be used for admission to this program and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Students meeting admission requirements will be granted 60.0 hours of block transfer credit toward this degree program.

Credit hours



3.0 BIOL 100

3.0 BIOL 101

3.0 BIOL 205

3.0 BIOL 2xx, 3xx or 4xx

3.0 ONE of: BIOL 378, 266

3.0 BIOL 402



3.0 TWO THREE courses from: BIOL 316, 335, 341 (or STAT 342), 356, 365, 367, 380, 385, 402, 435, 456, 457,463, 485

3.0

3.0

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 ENST 200

3.0 GEOG 325, 326 or 327

3.0 MATH 103 or 110

3.0 PHYS 109 or 111

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 STAT 200






120.0 Total

16.11.2.14 BSc Honours in Environmental Biology (Joint Program with Lakeland College) This is a joint program with Lakeland College. To complete the BSc in Environmental Biology, students must have completed the Diploma in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation, or the Diploma in Conservation and Restoration Ecology at Lakeland College with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Pre-Calculus 30 or equivalent. Graduation from a similar program may be used for admission to this program and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Students meeting admission requirements will be granted 60.0 hours of block transfer credit toward this degree program.

Refer to §16.6, §16.9.2, and §16.11.1.10 for additional important information.

Credit hours



3.0 BIOL 100

3.0 BIOL 101

3.0 BIOL 205

3.0 BIOL 2xx, 3xx or 4xx

3.0 ONE of: BIOL 378, 266

3.0 BIOL 402



3.0 BIOL 498

3.0 BIOL 499

Credit hours



3.0

FOURFIVE courses from: BIOL 316, 335, 341 (or STAT 342), 356, 365, 367, 380, 385, 402, 435, 456, 457, 463, 485

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 ENST 200

3.0 GEOG 325, 326 or 327

3.0 MATH 103 or 110

3.0 PHYS 109 or 111

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 STAT 200






132.0 Total

Rationale: The BIOL 402 is currently required for Env Biol students. BIOL 402 has a prerequisite of BIOL 205 (which in turn had BIOL 100 and 101 and CHEM 104 as prerequisites). As a result, Env Biol students are required to take BIOL 100 and 101 and CHEM 104 in their first year, and BIOL 205 in the second year. As both BIOL 402 and 205 are Winter courses, this means that Env Biol students must wait until their third year to take BIOL 402, however, the Env Biol programme is of a two year duration.

APPENDIX III Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program creation and offers it for approval. 3.0 Department of Computer Science


3.1 Motion to create the BSc in Computer Science, Creative Technologies Concentration.

Credit hours

B.Sc. in Computer Science with Creative Technologies Concentration, required courses


3.0 CS 110 - Programming and Problem Solving

3.0 CS 115 - Object-Oriented Design

3.0 CS 201 - Introduction to Digital Systems

3.0 CS 205 - Introduction to Multimedia Systems

3.0 CS 207 - Building Interactive Gadgets

3.0 CS 210 - Data Structures and Abstractions

3.0 CS 215 - Web Oriented Programming

3.0 CS 280 - Risk and Reward in the Information Society

3.0 Choose 3 of: CS301, CS310, CS330, CS335, CS372

3.0

3.0

3.0 CS 315 - Computer Graphics

3.0 CS 320 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

3.0 CS 340 - Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

3.0 CS 428 - human computer communication

3.0 CS 4XX *

3.0 CS 4XX *

3.0 MATH 110

3.0 MATH 111

3.0 MATH 122

3.0 MATH 221

3.0 STAT 160 or 200

3.0 STAT 251

3.0 STAT 252

3.0 CTCH 110

3.0 CTCH 111

3.0 CTCH 203

3.0 FILM280AC

3.0 CTCH 204

3.0 CTCH 3XX or 4XX from list in handbook **

3.0 CTCH 3XX or 4XX from list in handbook **

3.0 PSYC 101 or 102

3.0 ENGL 251

99.0 Total 65% Major GPA required

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Capstone project ***

120.0 Total 65% Program GPA required

* It is highly recommend that 4th year CS electives be related to creative technology, such as CS 405, CS 408, CS 409, CS 425, CS 427, CS 437, CS 455,

** CTCH electives will be selected from the list of available electives in the CTCH handbook

*** The CTCH Capstone project course will consist of a major project implemented by the student. Details reside in the CTCH handbook and are currently being finalized

Rationale: The Department of Computer Science has been working with the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance (MAP) to produce a series of programs collectively called "Creative Technologies" (CTCH). Two years ago, a creative technologies minor was created and approved for both the Computer Science program and the MAP program. Since then, MAP has created and approved an area of concentration (AOC) for creative technologies, which results in a BA. The new proposed AOC is the matching CS side. With this program approved, a student in creative technologies will have the option to receive a BA, or a BSC, using one or the other of these AOCs. No new resources are required and this concentration has full support of the Faculty of Media, Art and Performance.

Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program creations and offers them for approval. 4.0 Department of Mathematics & Statistics

4.1 Motion to create a Certificate in Statistics, and a Certificate in Statistics with a Cooperative Education (Co-op) option. Effective date of Motion 4.1: 201730

Certificate in Statistics The following is the list of courses for the proposed certificate in Statistics.

Credit hours

Certificate in Admissions and Studies, required courses


3.0 CS 110

3.0 MATH 110

3.0 MATH 111

3.0 MATH 122

3.0 STAT 160

3.0 STAT 251

3.0 STAT 252

3.0 STAT 354

3.0 STAT 3xx or 4xx

3.0 STAT 3xx or 4xx

30.0 Subtotal: Major Requirements 65% Major GPA required

Certificate in Statistics (Co-op option)

The following is the list of courses for the proposed certificate in Statistics with the co-op option. This certificate has two co-op work terms, so the students would take Stat 051 and Stat 052 along with the same 30 credits in the Statistics certificate without the co-op option. Credit hours

Certificate in Admissions and Studies, required courses


0.0 STAT 051

0.0 STAT 052

3.0 CS 110

3.0 MATH 110

3.0 MATH 111

3.0 MATH 122

3.0 STAT 160

3.0 STAT 251

3.0 STAT 252

3.0 STAT 354

3.0 STAT 3xx or 4xx

3.0 STAT 3xx or 4xx


Rationale: The University offers certificates in several areas, such as computer science and some languages. The “certificate" is a program that focuses on one specific area and does not require electives. We would like to create a certificate in Statistics. Statistics is an interdisciplinary subject and a certificate in statistics could complement many different degrees and be advantageous in many different careers. Certificates are usually aimed towards students who already have one degree, we believe that this certificate would be appealing to professionals for whom more knowledge of statistics would help advance their career. The certificate can be a way to have completed courses in statistics formally acknowledged. We propose two certificates in statistics, one with two co-op work terms and the other without co-op. Like most certificates, the proposed certificate in Statistics has 30 credit hours. With the scheduling of our courses, neither program could be done in two years. This allows students to work while they do this certificate, or for students in the Co-op option, to do two possible work terms. There are several courses that could fulfill the STAT 3xx or 4xxrequirement, namely any of STAT 357, 362, 384, 386, and 485 (the prerequisites for all of these courses are required courses in the certificate program).

Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program changes and offers them for approval. 4.0 Department of Mathematics & Statistics

4.2 Motion to add Math/Stat 251 to the BSc and BSc Hons in Math programs.

Effective date of Motion 4.2: 201730 16.17.2.1 BSc in Mathematics Refer to §16.6 and §16.9.1 for additional important information. Credit hours

BSc Mathematics major, required courses


3.0 MATH 110

3.0 MATH 111

3.0 MATH 122 3.0 MATH 213

3.0 MATH 217

3.0 MATH 221 3.0 MATH 222

3.0 MATH 223

3.0 MATH 305 3.0 MATH 312

3.0 MATH 313

3.0 STAT 160 3.0 MATH 3xx or 4xx

3.0 MATH 3xx or 4xx

3.0 MATH or STAT above 250 or ACSC xxx MATH 251 or STAT 251

3.0 MATH or STAT above 250 or ACSC xxx

3.0 CS 110

Credit hours

BSc Mathematics major, required courses


51.0 Subtotal: Major Requirements

65% Major GPA required

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 Arts or Fine Arts elective




3.0 Natural Science elective


3.0 Science elective 3.0 Science elective

3.0 Science elective


3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective




3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective 3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective


16.17.2.2 BSc Honours in Mathematics Refer to §16.6 and §16.9.2 for additional important information. All students in an honours program should consult with the Head of the Department. Credit hours

Honours BSc Mathematics major, required courses


3.0 MATH 110 3.0 MATH 111

3.0 MATH 122

3.0 MATH 213 3.0 MATH 217

3.0 MATH 221

3.0 MATH 222 3.0 MATH 223

3.0 MATH 305

3.0 MATH 312 3.0 MATH 313

3.0 MATH 323

3.0 MATH 2xx, 3xx, or 4xx MATH 251 or STAT 251

3.0 MATH 2xx, 3xx, or 4xx



Credit hours

Honours BSc Mathematics major, required courses






0.0 MATH 497 0.0 MATH 498

3.0 MATH 4xx

3.0 MATH 4xx 3.0 CS 110

3.0 STAT 160

72.0 Subtotal: Major Requirements

75% Major GPA required

3.0 ENGL 100 3.0 ENGL 110









3.0 Open elective




Rationale: MATH/STAT 251 is a cross-listed course in Probability. Probability is a very important topic in Mathematics and we believe that all students should take at least one class in it. Both the BSc. Mathematics and BSc. Honours Mathematics programs already require all the prerequisites for MATH/STAT 251. For each program we are replacing a MATH/STAT elective with MATH/STAT 251.

Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program changes and offers them for approval. 4.0 Department of Mathematics & Statistics

4.3 Motion to update the BSc in Actuarial Science as follows.

Effective date of Motion 4.3: 201730 16.17.2.9 BSc in Actuarial Science Refer to §16.6 and §16.9.1 for additional important information. By completing four internships (ACSC 041, 042, 043 and 044) as well as the requirements listed below a student may receive the BSc in Actuarial Science (with Internship). Students interested in either of these programs should consult the Head of the Department.

Credit hours

BSc Actuarial Science major, Required courses


3.0 MATH 110 3.0 MATH 111

3.0 MATH 122

3.0 MATH 213 3.0 CS or MATH 261

3.0 STAT 160, 200 or 289

3.0 STAT 251 3.0 STAT 252

3.0 STAT 351

3.0 STAT 354 3.0 MATH, STAT or ACSC 3xx or

4xx

3.0 ACSC or MATH 116

3.0 ACSC or MATH 216

3.0 ACSC or STAT 217 3.0 ACSC or MATH 316

3.0 ACSC or STAT 317

3.0 ACSC or STAT 318 3.0 ACSC 417

3.0 ACSC or STAT 418

3.0 ACSC 419 3.0 ACSC or STAT 456

3.0 ECON 201

3.0 ECON 202 3.0 BUS 285

3.0 BUS 395

3.0 CS 110 78.0 Subtotal: Major

Requirements 65% Major GPA required

3.0 ENGL 100 3.0 ENGL 110





Credit hours

BSc Actuarial Science major, Required courses


3.0 Science elective (Not ACSC)




3.0 Open elective


3.0 Open elective


Rationale: These are cross-listed and equivalent courses. Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program change and offers it for approval.

4.0 Department of Mathematics & Statistics

4.4 Motion to replace Stat 471 with Stat 418 in the ‘four from’ list within the BSc in Statistics program.

Effective date of Motion 4.4: 201730 16.17.2.5 BSc in Statistics Refer to §16.6 and §16.9.1 for additional important information. Credit hours

BSc with major in Statistics, required courses


3.0 MATH 110

3.0 MATH 111

3.0 MATH 122 3.0 MATH 213

3.0 STAT 160, 200 or 289

3.0 STAT 251

3.0 STAT 252

3.0 STAT 351 3.0 STAT 354

3.0 STAT 357 3.0 STAT 452 3.0 STAT 485 3.0

Four from: STAT 362, 384, 386, 418, 426, 441, 451, 454, 456, 471, 495 – 498

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 CS 110 51.0 Subtotal: Major Requirements 65% Major GPA

required

3.0 ENGL 100 3.0 ENGL 110



Credit hours

BSc with major in Statistics, required courses









3.0 Science elective 3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts

elective





3.0 Open elective


3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective 120.0 Total 65% Program GPA

required

Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program change and offers it for approval.

5.0 Faculty of Science, in conjunction with the Department of Biology and First Nations University 5.1 Motion to delete Enhs 305 from the BSc in Indigenous Environmental Science, effective immediately.


16.11.1.3 BSc in Indigenous Environmental Science Credit

hours

BSc in Indigenous

Environmental Science

Student’s record of courses completed

Section A: Basic and Breadth Courses

3.0 BIOL 100

3.0 BIOL 101

3.0 CHEM 104

3.0 CHEM 105

3.0 CHEM 140

3.0 CS 110

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 ENVS 100

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOL 102

3.0 MATH 102

3.0 MATH 103 or 110

3.0 PHYS 109 and 119, or

PHYS 111 and 112

3.0

3.0 STAT 100 or STAT 160

51.0 Subtotal

Section B: Environmental Courses

3.0 BIOL 275

3.0 BIOL 276

3.0 ENHS 340

3.0 ENHS 350

3.0 ENHS 440

3.0 GEOL 270

3.0 ENST 200

3.0 GEOG 326

3.0 GEOL 329

27.0 Subtotal

Section C: Indigenous Courses

3.0 INDG 100

3.0 INDG 236

3.0 INDG 360 or ADMN 225

3.0 1 course from: INDG 222AD,

INDG 234, INDG 440/ADMN

436AM

3.0 Indian Language 100

15.0 Subtotal

Section D: Economics and Law Courses

3.0 ECON 201

3.0 ECON 273 or ENHS 305

3.0 ECON 372

3.0 ENVS 200

12.0 Subtotal

Section E: Approved Electives

3.0 *Approved Science Elective




3.0 *Approved Elective

15.0 Subtotal

120.0 Total (65% Program GPA Required)

*Approved Electives

Science Electives (Minimum 4)

BIOC 200, BIOL 205, 223, 266, 288, 302, 316, 335, 356, 365, 366,

367, 378, 456, 457, 463, CHEM 210, GEOL 201, 210, 211, 240,

241, 307, 313, 314, 315, 353

Additional Electives

ADMN 260, 320, ENHS 310, 311, 320, 321, GEOG 203, 207, 210,

222, 232, 246, 303, 307, 309, 327 PHIL 275, SOC 230, WGST 201

Rationale: ENHS 305 used to be part of the Environmental Health and Science degree program. However, ENHS 305 has been removed from the program because it is no longer consistent with the Canadian Institute Of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) objectives. ENHS 305 is no longer offered. ENHS 305 was part of a two-course choice in the Indigenous Environmental Science program. Students in the Indigenous Environmental Science program can still take ECON 273.

Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program change and offers it for approval. 6. Faculty of Science, in conjunction with the Department of Geography

6.1 Motion to add MATH 103 as an alternative to MATH 110 in the BSc Major and BSc Hons Major in Geography.


9.17.4 BSC MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY

Geography courses for the purpose of this degree only shall be deemed to be within the Faculty of Science.

The Bachelor of Science major in Geography is offered by the Faculty of Science. Refer to §16 for additional important information, in particular §16.6 and §16.9 and §16.15.1.

Credit hours

BSc with major in Geography, required courses


3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 Three courses from GEOG 203, 207,

Credit hours

BSc with major in Geography, required courses


3.0 226, 297AA-ZZ

3.0

3.0 Three GEOG courses at the 200-, 300-, or 400-level

3.0

3.0

3.0 Five additional GEOG courses at the 300- or 400-level, from GEOG 303, 307, 309, 321, 323, 325, 327, 329, 333, 391AA-ZZ, 397AA-ZZ, 409, 411, 421, 423, 429, 431, 491AA-ZZ, 497AA-ZZ

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 GEOG 400-level

Cognate courses

3.0 BIOL 100 or 101 or 150

3.0 CHEM 104 or PHYS 109

3.0 CS 110

3.0 STAT 100 or 160

3.0 MATH 103 or 110

57.0 Subtotal: 65% major GPA required

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 Arts or Media, Art, and Performance elective













3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

120.0 Total: 65% program GPA & 60% UGPA required

9.17.5 BSC HONOURS MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY

Courses within in the major requirements in geography are considered Science courses only for the purposes of these programs.

The Bachelor of Science Honours program is offered by the Faculty of Science. Refer to §16 for additional important information, in particular §16.6, §16.9. and §16.15. Students planning an honours program should consult with the Head of the Geography Department.

Credit hours

BSc Honours with major in Geography, required courses


Credit hours

BSc Honours with major in Geography, required courses


3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 Three courses from GEOG 203, 207, 226, 297AA-ZZ

3.0

3.0

3.0 Three GEOG courses at the 200-, 300-, or 400-level

3.0

3.0

3.0 Five additional GEOG courses at the 300- or 400-level, from: GEOG 303, 307, 309, 321, 323, 325, 327, 329, 333, 391AA-ZZ, 397AA-ZZ, 409, 411, 421, 423, 429, 431, 491AA-ZZ

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 GEOG 400-level

3.0 GEOG 400-level

6.0 GEOG 499 (499AC, or both 499AA and 499AB)

Cognate courses

3.0 BIOL 100 or 101 or 150

3.0 CHEM 104 or PHYS 109

3.0 CS 110

3.0 STAT 100 or 160

3.0 MATH 103 or 110


3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110










3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

120.0 Total: 70% PGPA & 60% UGPA required

Rationale: A motion was passed was passed 21 September 2015 by the Faculty of Science to introduce MATH 103 into §16.9.1.1 – Structure of the Program (BSc), of the Undergraduate Calendar and Course Catalogue. The Department of Mathematics & Statistics initiated this change, and we have adopted it.

Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program change and offers it for approval. 6. Faculty of Science, in conjunction with the Department of Geography 6.2 Motion to add MATH 103 as an alternative to MATH 110, and to add MATH 112 as an alternative to MATH 111, in BSc Combined Major in Biology and Geography.


Credit hours

BSc Combined Major in Biology and Geography, required courses


3.0 BIOL 100

3.0 BIOL 101

3.0 BIOL 205

3.0 BIOL 266

3.0 BIOL 275

3.0 BIOL 288

3.0 BIOL 378

3.0 BIOL 2XX, 3XX, or 4XX

3.0 BIOL 402

3.0 Three courses from: BIOL 316, 335, 341 (or STAT 342), 356, 365, 367, 370, 375, 385, 425, 435, 456, 457, 463, 475

3.0

3.0

3.0 GEOG 120

3.0 GEOG 121

3.0 GEOG 203

3.0 GEOG 207

3.0 GEOG 210

3.0 ENST 200

3.0 GEOG 325

3.0

Five 300- or 400-level GEOG courses

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0 CHEM 104

3.0 CHEM 140

3.0 GEOL 102

3.0 CS 110

3.0 MATH 103 or 110

3.0 MATH 111 or 112

3.0 PHYS 109 and 119, OR PHYS 111 and 112

3.0

3.0 STAT 100 or 160


3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110





3.0 Open elective

120.0 Total: 65% PGPA & 60% UGPA required

Rationale: A motion to introduce an alternative calculus sequence (MATH 103/112) in the BSc and BSc Hons programs in Biology was passed 21 September 2015 by the Faculty of Science. The Department of Mathematics & Statistics initiated this change, and we have adopted it. Note: The Department of Biology is aware of, and consents to, this change in our joint program. The motion to change the joint program was approved by the Department of Biology, and awaits the change being approved in the Faculty of Arts.

Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program change and offers it for approval. 7. Faculty of Science, in conjunction with the Department of Physics


7.1 Motion to expand the Diploma options accepted toward the Bachelor of Medical Imaging (BMI), and Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) programs.

16.9.3 BACHELOR OF MEDICAL IMAGING (BMI)

(JOINT PROGRAM WITH SASKATCHEWAN

POLYTECHNIC)

For admission to the BMI program students must have completed the Diploma of Medical Radiologic Technology from Saskatchewan Polytechnic with a minimum GPA of 60% in addition to meeting the high school admission requirements. Graduation from a similar, Canadian, program may be used for admission to this program and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Students meeting admission requirements will be granted 60.0 hours of block transfer credit toward this degree program.

Refer to §16.2.1, §16.6 and §16.9.1 for additional important information.

Credit hours

Required courses after admission to University of Regina:


Year 3, Fall Semester, University of Regina

3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 PSYC 101

3.0 CHEM 104

3.0 MATH 110

3.0 PHYS 109

Year 3, Winter Semester, University of Regina

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 PSYC 102

3.0 CHEM 105

3.0 CHEM 140

3.0 PHYS 112


3.0 BIOC 220

3.0 STAT 160

3.0 PHYS 319 (permission)

3.0 CS 110

3.0 Elective*


3.0 BIOC 221

3.0 PSYC 210

3.0 SOC 222

3.0 Elective*

3.0 Elective*

60.0 University of Regina Subtotal

65% Program GPA required

*The required elective must be one of: BIOL 205, 305, 390, 465; BIOC 330, ANTH 343; ECON 353; PHIL 272; PSCI 339; SOC 325; JS 350, 381, 385; KIN 170, 180, 240, 378 ; or SW 403, 416. A number of these courses may require special permission.

16.9.4 BACHELOR OF MEDICAL LABORATORY

SCIENCE (BMLS) (JOINT PROGRAM WITH

SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC)

For admission to the BMLS program, students must have completed the Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology from Saskatchewan Polytechnic with a minimum GPA of 60% in addition to meeting the high school admission requirements for the Faculty of Science. Graduation from a similar, Canadian, program may be used for admission to this program and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Students meeting admission requirements will be granted 60.0 hours of block transfer credit toward this degree program.

Refer to §16.2.1, §16.6 and §16.9.1 for additional important information.

Credit hours

Required courses after admission to University of Regina:



3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 PSYC 101 or PSYC 102

3.0 CHEM 140

3.0 MATH 110

3.0 CS 110


3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 BIOL 205

3.0 BUS 205

3.0 INHS 100

3.0 STAT 160


3.0 BIOC 220

3.0 BIOL 341 or STAT 201 or higher

3.0 BIOL 288

3.0 Elective*

3.0 Elective*


3.0 BIOC 330

3.0 BUS 260

3.0 PHIL 273 or PHIL 276

3.0 BIOC 221

3.0 Elective*

60.0 University of Regina Subtotal

65% Program GPA required

* The required elective must be one of: BIOL 265, 302, 305, 390, 405; BIOC 330, 423; CHEM 210, 241, 312; INHS 101; PSYC 101, PSYC 102; STAT 251, 252; or PHIL 370AA. A number of these courses may require special permission.

Rationale: Over the last few years, there has been increasing interest in both of these programs from students with other, comparable, Canadian credentials. This change will open the program to other students who already have a similar diploma, and will also decrease the amount of time students have to wait to join this program. While the Faculty of Science doesn’t have restrictions on when the student can

start taking courses from the program, they cannot complete upper level courses until they have completed the Diploma portion. Both of the diplomas often have large wait-lists, which results in most students having to wait a minimum of one year before they can complete the Sask Polytechnic Diploma portion of the degree. As the Sask Polytechnic Diploma comes with the certification the student needs to work within the program, this expansion comes with the condition that the students understand that they are responsible for pursuing any necessary certification training that will allow them to work in the province. The Diploma used to apply for admission to the program will be reviewed by the Associate Dean (Academic) to ensure it meets the same requirements as the Diploma from Sask Polytechnic.

Items for Approval The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following program change and offers it for approval. 8.0 Department of Physics

8.1 Motion to remove PHYS 292, 322, 351, 362, and add PHYS 251 and three of PHYS 319, 322, 352, 362, 421, 432 to the requirements of the B.Sc. Physics major program.

Effective date of Motion 8.1: 201730 16.18.2.1 BSc in Physics Refer to §16.6 and §16.9.1 for additional important information.

Credit hours

BSc Physics major, required courses


3.0 PHYS 111

3.0 PHYS 112

3.0 PHYS 201

3.0 PHYS 202

3.0 PHYS 242

3.0 PHYS 261

3.0 PHYS 292

3.0 PHYS 301

3.0 PHYS 311

3.0 PHYS 322

3.0 PHYS 342

3.0 PHYS 351 PHYS 251

3.0 PHYS 362

3.0 PHYS 372

3.0

Three of PHYS 319, 322, 352, 362, 392, 421, 432

3.0

3.0

3.0 CHEM 104

3.0 CS 110

3.0 CS 115 or CS 261

3.0 MATH 110

3.0 MATH 111

3.0 MATH 122

3.0 MATH 213

3.0 MATH 217


3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 Arts, or Media, Arts, and Performance elective




3.0 Science, Arts, or Media, Arts, and Performance elective






3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective


Rationale: The Department of Physics underwent an external Academic Unit Review (AUR) in the academic year 2015-2016. The AUR Report includes recommendations about the physics undergraduate curriculum. The full AUR Report can be found at the following link. (https://www.uregina.ca/president/assets/docs/PVPA%20docs/Council%20Committee%20on%20Academic%20Mission/academic%20unit%20reviews/UR_Review_of_Physics_final.pdf) The implementation of some aspects the AUR Report resulted in the proposed program template 16.18.2.1 for BSc in Physics. The rationale for each program change is presented below.

Many students find PHYS 292 (Physics of Continuous media) to be challenging in their second year. Renumbering the course as PHYS 392 (Physics of Continuous Media) and changing its

prerequisites classifies the course as an upper level subject. Interested students can take PHYS 392 as an approved physics elective. Introductory aspects of fluid mechanics are introduced in first year classes.

Physics students have some exposure to optics and electromagnetic radiation in introductory courses. Moving PHYS 322 (Physical optics and Electromagnetic Radiation) from the list of required classes to the list of approved electives will enable the students to explore a broader range of topics.

An understanding of partial differential equations is an important aspect of studying physics and an early exposure to this topic benefits physics students in their upper level courses. Modifying the content of PHYS 351(Mathematical Physics I) and renumbering the course as PHYS 251 (Mathematical Physics I) is aimed at accomplishing this objective.

Physics students have some exposure to thermodynamics and introductory statistical mechanics in PHYS 261. It was felt that moving the full-fledged course in statistical mechanics (PHYS 362) to the list of approved electives provides a better option for students who wish to take a broader range of courses.

Creating a list of approved physics electives consisting of PHYS 319, 322, 352, 362, 392, 421,432 will provide an opportunity for students to explore a broad range of topics in pure and applied physics. The list contains two previously required courses and a number of other regularly offered 3xx and 4xx courses.


8.2 Motion to remove PHYS 292, 351, 490, and add PHYS 251, 498, 499 to the requirements of the

Honours B.Sc. Physics major program. Effective date of Motion 8.2: 201730

16.18.2.2 B.Sc. Honours in Physics Refer to §16.6 and §16.9.2 for additional important information.

Students planning an honours program should consult with the Head of the Physics Department.

Credit hours

Honours BSc Physics major, required courses


3.0 PHYS 111

3.0 PHYS 112

3.0 PHYS 201

3.0 PHYS 202

3.0 PHYS 242

3.0 PHYS 261

3.0 PHYS 292

3.0 PHYS 301

3.0 PHYS 311

3.0 PHYS 322

3.0 PHYS 342

3.0 PHYS 351 PHYS 251

3.0 PHYS 362

3.0 PHYS 372

3.0 PHYS 401

3.0 PHYS 471

0.0 PHYS 490 PHYS 498

0.0 3.0 PHYS 490 PHYS 499

3.0 PHYS 421,432, or 442

3.0 PHYS 421, 432, or 442

3.0 GEOL 460, PHYS 3xx or 4xx



3.0 CHEM 104

3.0 CS 110

3.0 CS 115 or 261

3.0 MATH 110

3.0 MATH 111

3.0 MATH 122

3.0 MATH 213

3.0 MATH 217

3.0 MATH 312


3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110





3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective

3.0 Open elective


Rationale: The Department of Physics underwent an external Academic Unit Review (AUR) in the academic year 2015-2016. The AUR Report includes recommendations about the physics undergraduate curriculum. The full AUR Report can be found at the following link. (https://www.uregina.ca/president/assets/docs/PVPA%20docs/Council%20Committee%20on%20Academic%20Mission/academic%20unit%20reviews/UR_Review_of_Physics_final.pdf) The implementation of some aspects of the AUR Report resulted in the proposed program template 16.18.2.2 for Honours BSc in Physics. The rationale for each program change is presented below.

Many students find PHYS 292 (Physics of Continuous media) to be challenging in their second year. The course is renumbered as PHYS 392 (Physics of Continuous Media) and is removed from the list of required courses. Interested students can take the course as an approved elective in the list of PHYS 3xx classes. Elementary aspects of fluid mechanics are introduced in first year classes.


The Physics Honours B.Sc. program has the requirement of independent research. Currently, the requirement is met through registration in two successive semesters of PHYS 490 (Physics Seminar, 0 credit hours). Recommendation #4 of the AUR report is “The Honours program should require a written thesis.” Based on the review of some other Canadian physics departments and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Regina, we propose that the thesis requirements for the honours program be implemented by creating PHYS 498 (Senior Research, 0 credit) and PHYS 499 (Honours Thesis, 3 credit).


8.3 Motion to remove PHYS 292, 322, 351, 362, 490, and add PHYS 251, 498 three of PHYS 319,

322,352,362, 392, 421, 432 to the requirements of the BSc in Applied Physics. Effective date of Motion 8.3: 201730 16.18.2.3 BSc in Applied Physics Refer to §16.6 and §16.9.1 for additional important information.

Credit hours

BSc in Applied Physics required courses.


0.0 PHYS 051

0.0 PHYS 052

0.0 PHYS 053

0.0 PHYS 054

3.0 PHYS 111

3.0 PHYS 112

3.0 PHYS 201

3.0 PHYS 202

3.0 PHYS 242

3.0 PHYS 261

3.0 PHYS 292

3.0 PHYS 301

3.0 PHYS 311

3.0 PHYS 322

3.0 PHYS 342

3.0 PHYS 351 PHYS 251

3.0 PHYS 362

3.0 PHYS 372

0.0 PHYS 490, PHYS 498

3.0 CHEM 104

3.0 CS 110

3.0 CS 115

3.0 ENGG 100

3.0 MATH 110

3.0 MATH 111

3.0 MATH 122

3.0 MATH 213

3.0 MATH 217

3.0

Three of PHYS 319, 322, 352, 362, 392, 421, 432

3.0

3.0


3.0 ENGL 100

3.0 ENGL 110

3.0 PHYS 3xx or 4xx

3.0 Approved CS Elective*

3.0 Approved Elective*














*Approved Electives: Note: Students cannot use credit for CS 201 in the BSc Applied Physics program if the student has credit for ENEL 384 and ENSE 352 CS Electives (maximum 6) CS 201 – Intro Digital Systems CS 210 – Data Structures CS 215 – Web Programming CS 261, MATH 261 or CS 345 – Numerical Analysis CS 305 or ENSE 471 – Human Interfaces CS 310 – Complex Structures CS 330 – Operating Systems CS 340 or CS 375 – Databases CS 372 – Software Engineering Methodology CS 425 – Image Processing Engineering Electives (maximum 7) ENEL 280 – DC Circuits ENEL 281 or ENIN 233 – Signals, Circuits and Systems ENEL 282 – Semiconductor Devices ENEL 283 – Analog Electronics ENEL 380 – Control Systems ENEL 384 – Digital Electronics ENEL 387 – Microcomputer Systems Design ENEL 389 – Sensors ENEL 395 – Antennas ENSE 352 – Computer Architectures ENSE 472 – Digital Networks Math Electives MATH 312 – Complex Analysis STAT 160 or STAT 289 Physics Electives PHYS 3xx or 4xx

Rationale:

Many students find PHYS 292 (Physics of Continuous media) to be challenging in their second year.

Renumbering the course as PHYS 392 (Physics of Continuous Media) and changing its prerequisites classifies the course as an upper level subject. Interested students can take PHYS 392 as approved physics elective. Elementary aspects of fluid mechanics are introduced in first year classes.

Physics students have some exposure to optics and electromagnetic radiation in introductory courses. Moving PHYS 322 (Physical optics and Electromagnetic Radiation) from the list of required classes to the list of approved electives will enable the students to explore a broader range of topics.


Physics students have some exposure to thermodynamics and introductory statistical mechanics in PHYS 261. It was felt that moving the full-fledged course in statistical mechanics (PHYS 362) to the list of approved electives provides a better option for students who wish to take a broader range of courses.

Creating a list of approved physics electives consisting of PHYS 319, 322, 352, 362, 392, 421,432 will provide an opportunity for students to explore a broad range of topics in pure and applied physics. The list contains two previously required courses and a number of other regularly offered 3xx and 4xx courses.

Deleting Physics 490 (Physics Seminar, 0 credit) and adding PHYS 498 (Senior Research, 0 credit) is a bookkeeping item. There is no change in the research requirements of the Applied Physics BSc program.

STAT 289 is removed from the list Math Electives as this course no longer exists.

Items for Information The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved the following Course Changes, Deletions and Creations, and offers them for information only.

4.0 Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Effective date of all courses listed below: 201730 STAT 471 3:3-1 Time Series Analysis Types of time series; stationarity; autoregressive integrated moving average models; modelling and forecasting; parameter estimation; diagnostic checking; prediction; residual analysis. *** Prerequisite: STAT 351 and STAT 354 with grades of at least 60% *** ACSC 418 3:3-01 Econometric Models & Forecasts Time Series Analysis and Forecasting Topics include: multiple regression, serial correlation and heteroscedasticity, model specification, smoothing and extrapolation of time series, stochastic time series, and linear time-series models. *** Prerequisite: STAT 354 *** This course aims to introduce various statistical models for time series and cover the main methods for analysis and forecasting. Topics include: Deterministic time series: Trends and Seasonality; Random walk models; Stationary time series: White noise processes, Autoregressive (AR), Moving Average (MA), Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA) models; Estimation, Diagnosis and Forecasting with various time series models; R programming for Time Series Analysis. *** Prerequisite: STAT 354 *** * Note: Students may receive credit for only one of ACSC 418 or STAT 418*

STAT 217 3:3-1 Introduction to Actuarial Mathematics Topics include: economics of insurance, applications of probability to problems of life insurance, life annuities, and life tables. *** Prerequisite: ACSC 116 or MATH 116, and STAT 251*** * Note: STAT 217 and ACSC 217 are equivalent courses. Students may receive credit for only one of ACSC 217 or STAT 217*

STAT 317 3:3-1 Actuarial Models I Probabilistic and deterministic contingency mathematics in life insurance and pensions. Topics include: benefit premiums, benefit reserves, multiple life functions, and multiple decrement models. *** Prerequisite: ACSC 217 or STAT 217 *** * Note: STAT 317 and ACSC 317 are equivalent courses. Students may receive credit for only one of ACSC 317 or STAT 317*

STAT 318 3:3-0 Actuarial Models II This course introduces collective risk models over an extended period. Stochastic processes are introduced, followed by definition and application of Markov chains. Introductory loss model material is also presented. *** Prerequisite: ACSC 317 or STAT 317 *** * Note: STAT 318 and ACSC 318 are equivalent courses. Students may receive credit for only one of ACSC 318 or STAT 318*

STAT 418 3:3-1 Time Series Analysis and Forecasting This course aims to introduce various statistical models for time series and cover the main methods for analysis and forecasting. Topics include: Deterministic time series: Trends and Seasonality; Random walk models; Stationary time series: White noise processes, Autoregressive (AR), Moving Average (MA), Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA) models; Estimation, Diagnosis and Forecasting with various time series models; R programming for Time Series Analysis. *** Prerequisite: STAT 354 *** * Note: STAT 418 and ACSC 418 are equivalent courses. Students may receive credit for only one of ACSC 418 or STAT 418* ACSC 217 3:3-1 INTRODUCTION TO ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS Topics include: economics of insurance, applications of probability to problems of life insurance, life annuities, and life tables. *** Prerequisite: ACSC 116 or MATH 116, and STAT 251*** * Note: STAT 217 and ACSC 217 are equivalent courses. Students may receive credit for only one of ACSC 217 or STAT 217* ACSC 317 3:3-1 ACTUARIAL MODELS I Probabilistic and deterministic contingency mathematics in life insurance and pensions. Topics include: benefit premiums, benefit reserves, multiple life functions, and multiple decrement models. *** Prerequisite: ACSC 217 or STAT 217 *** * Note: STAT 317 and ACSC 317 are equivalent courses. Students may receive credit for only one of ACSC 317 or STAT 317* ACSC 318 3:3-0 ACTUARIAL MODELS II This course introduces collective risk models over an extended period. Stochastic processes are introduced, followed by definition and application of Markov chains. Introductory loss model material is also presented. *** Prerequisite: ACSC 317 or STAT 317 *** * Note: STAT 318 and ACSC 318 are equivalent courses. Students may receive credit for only one of ACSC 318 or STAT 318* ACSC 418 3:3-1 TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING This course aims to introduce various statistical models for time series and cover the main methods for analysis and forecasting. Topics include: Deterministic time series: Trends and Seasonality; Random walk models; Stationary time series: White noise processes, Autoregressive (AR), Moving Average (MA), Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA) models; Estimation, Diagnosis and Forecasting with various time series models; R programming for Time Series Analysis. *** Prerequisite: STAT 354 *** * Note: Students may receive credit for only one of ACSC 418 or STAT 418* * Note: STAT 418 and ACSC 418 are equivalent courses. Students may receive credit for only one of ACSC 418 or STAT 418* STAT 300 3:3-1 Statistical Learning and Predictive Modeling Selected topics and techniques in statistical learning and predictive modeling, including linear models, logistic regression models, regression trees, classification models and statistical software. ***Pre-requisite MATH 122, STAT 251 and 252, and CS 110***

STAT 485 3:3-1 Design and Analysis of Experiments Theory and application of analysis of variance for standard experimental designs including blocked, nested, factorial, Latin square, and split-plot designs; fixed and random effects; multiple comparisons; analysis of covariance.. *** Prerequisite: STAT 351 and STAT 354 *** MATH 429 3:3-0 Introduction to Communicative Algebra A first course in commutative algebra. Topics include prime and maximal ideal, radicals, Nakayama's Lemma, exact sequences, tensor products, localization, Noetherian and Artinian rings. Additional topics may vary. This class is designed for advanced students in disciplines such as Mathematics and Computer Science who want to learn some commutative algebra. ***Prerequisite: MATH 222 and MATH 323*** MATH 101 3:3-0 This is an introductory course intended to familiarize the students with the basic concepts of arithmetic, number theory, set theory, symbolic logic, and finite mathematics. Topics include logic, sets, numeration systems, arithmetic in non-decimal systems, system of integers, elementary number theory and modular arithmetic. There will be a strong emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, understanding concepts and their applications. *** Prerequisite: University Admission*** * Note: Students who have received credit for any mathematical course (other than MATH 108) cannot take this class for credit, unless it is explicitly required in their program or they have received consent from the Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Web delivered class sections may be subject to an additional $50.00 material fee. *

8.0 Department of Physics

Effective date of all courses listed below: 201730 PHYS 292 PHYS 392 3:3-1.5 Physics of Continuous Media An introduction to elasticity and elastic moduli, fracture, fluid flow, viscous effects, compressible flow ideal fluid flow and applications. ** Prerequisite: PHYS 202, MATH 213, and MATH 217. All courses may be taken concurrently. **

PHYS 351 PHYS 251 3:3-0 Mathematical Physics I Curvilinear co-ordinates and special functions. Fourier series, integrals and transforms, boundary value and initial value problems. Curvilinear co-ordinates, partial differential equations, boundary value and initial value problems with special emphasis on physical systems, series solutions and special functions. ** Prerequisite: MATH 213 and 217 **

PHYS 352 3:3-0 Mathematical Physics II Tensor calculus, group theory, integral transforms, and Green's functions. ** Prerequisite: PHYS 351, Concurrent enrollment is allowed. MATH 312 and PHYS 251** PHYS 421 3:3-0 Solid State Physics Physics of crystalline solids, binding, energy bands, lattice vibrations, and electronic properties. **Prerequisite: PHYS 342 and 362 **

PHYS 498 1-3:3-0 0:1-0 Directed Readings an AA-ZZ series Senior Research Courses designed to meet the specific needs of individual students. These courses are restricted to students in an honours program. This course must be taken by all honours physics students in the first semester of their fourth year, and by applied physics cooperative students in one semester of their final year of study. Students are required to attend all seminars and to present an oral presentation and written report on a topic determined in consultation with the PHYS 498/499 coordinator. PHYS 499 1-3:3-0 3:1-0 Directed Readings – an AA-ZZ series Honours Thesis Courses designed to meet the specific needs of individual students. These courses are restricted to students in an honours program. This course must be taken by all honours physics students in the final semester of their fourth year. Students are required to attend all seminars and to present an oral presentation and written report on a topic determined in consultation with the PHYS 498/499 coordinator. PHYS 490 0:1-0 Physics Seminar This course must be taken by all honours physics students in both semesters of their fourth year, and by applied/industrial physics cooperative students in one semester of their final year of study. Students are required to attend all seminars and to present a seminar on a topic determined in consultation with the department head.

9.0 Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Effective date: 201720 BIOC 200 3:3-3 Bioactive Plants and Culture Medicinal Plants and Culture The course will introduce students to key indigenous bioactive (medicinal) plants, their biologically active compounds, and their importance in Indigenous culture. The class will use multidisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches to understanding plants and their medicinal properties. *** Prerequisite: 30 credit hours and one of the following courses at the 100 level: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, English, Indigenous Studies, or Psychology.*** * Note: Biochemistry, Biology and Chemistry students can use this course in their program as an elective only. *

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