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REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Council Committee on Undergraduate Admissions and Studies
AGENDA
Monday, February 28, 2011
DATE: February 18, 2011 TO: All Members of the Council Committee on Undergraduate Admissions and
Studies FROM: Bev Liski, Associate Registrar, Academic Policy Services and Ceremonies RE: NOTICE OF MEETING ____________________________________________________________________________ The Council Committee on Undergraduate Admissions and Studies will meet on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the FGSR Boardroom, NR 110.3.
AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING, January 10, 2011 3 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 4. OLD BUSINESS
4.1 RTD Regulations Sub-committee 4.2 Commission to Examine the Adoption of the CLB (Canada Language
Benchmark), Appendix I, p. 2 4.3 Sub-committee to Review Work Load around Examination Period
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Report from the Faculty of Arts, Appendix II, p. 3 5.2 Report from the Faculty of Science, Appendix III, p. 12 5.3 Report from the Faculty of Education, Appendix IV, p. 23
6. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
6.1 Date of Next Meeting and Deadline for Submission of Agenda Material
The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in AH 527 (Ad/Hum 5th Floor Boardroom). The deadline for receipt of agenda items is Friday, March 25th.
7. CONCLUSION
APPENDIX I
FACULTY of NURSING
Date: 3 February 2011
To: B. Liski, Assistant Registrar, Academic Policy Services and Ceremonies
From: S. Dresen, Acting Dean
Re: Report to the Council Committee on Undergraduate Admissions & Studies
ITEM FOR INFORMATION
Report from the Commission examining the feasibility of adopting the Canadian Language Benchmarks
(CLB) as a test for English language proficiency for applicants to the University of Regina
Meeting Date: December 2nd, 2010
Members:
Angelique Saweczko
Livia Castellanos
Dena McMartin
Dorothy Lane
Marg Olfert (Guest from SIAST)
Chris Barlow (Guest from SIAST)
Sheila Dresen
Faculty from the Nursing Division at SIAST have requested that the University of Regina consider
adopting the CLB as a test of English language proficiency for applicants to programs at the University.
The conclusion of the members of the commission is that this change is not supported.
Rationale:
The intent of the CLB is to provide a national standard used to plan teaching and assessment in Canadian
adult ESL programs. It is used to assess the degree of competence in reading, writing, listening and
speaking that is measured by an English competency test instrument, such as TOEFL. It also is used to
assess the rigor of curriculum design of an ESL program, such as is offered here at the University of
Regina, and the expected competency outcomes of its graduates. It is not intended to be used to assess
individual language proficiency for admission purposes.
There is a second test, Canadian language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) that can be used to
assess and track an individual’s progress prior to and during ESL training programs. The CLBPT
determines the level of ESL support needed by adult learners; however, it tests only up to a level of 8,
which is an intermediate level of proficiency. There is no option to go beyond that value. Level 9, the
minimum for advanced level proficiency, is required at the university level. 2
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Because the CLBPT does not have the ability to test beyond a level 8, it can not be used for admission to
university level study. In addition, this tool has been validated only in the adult immigrant context and
should not be used for other purposes until appropriate research has been carried out.
Respectfully submitted
Sheila Dresen
Acting Dean, Faculty of Nursing
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Date: 3 February 2011 To: B Liski, Associate Registrar, Academic Policy Services and Ceremonies From: B Dobson, Program Co-ordinator, Faculty of Arts Re: Report from Faculty of Arts Council to the Council Committee on
Undergraduate Admission and Studies
I ITEMS FOR APPROVAL
The Faculty of Arts recommends approval of the following motions.
A. Classical and Medieval Studies
MOTION to revise the major in Classical and Medieval Studies, as follows:
9.33.6 MAJOR IN CLASSICAL AND MEDIEVAL STUDIES
Credit hours
BA Classical and Medieval Studies major
Student’s record of courses completed
Section A: Required courses 3.0 CLAS 100 3.0 CLAS 150 3.0 CLAS 151 3.0 HIST 106 3.0 HIST 264 3.0 HIST 265 3.0 HIST 266 Section B: Cognate courses in the Ancient World 3.0 Four/Five** of: ARTH 201, CLAS
160, 161, 200, 250, 251, 260, 261, 210, 211, 220, 290AA-ZZ, 291, 390AA-ZZ, HIST 464, PHIL 210, 211, 310AJ, 312,412, PSCI 310, RLST 215, 378, STS 230
3.0 3.0 3.0
Section C: Cognate courses in the Medieval World 3.0 Four /Five** of: ARTH 202, ENGL
300, 325-327, 361, 362, 400, 405, FR 315, HIST 100 level, 224, 366, 367, 368, 466, 467, MU 203, 210, PHIL 212, PSCI 317, RLST 328, 352, 415, STS 231, THEA 350, 351
3.0 3.0 3.0
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**Either 4 or 5 courses from Section B, or 4 or 5 courses from Section C, for a total of 9 courses from B and C. 3.0** Additional Section B or C course At least three courses from Sections B and C must be at the 300- or 400-level. 45.0 Subtotal
Rationale: Update program requirements based on the deletion of Hist 106, and the
addition of other relevant cognate courses offered.
B. Department of History
MOTION to delete the Bachelor of Arts in Urban History
9.23.2 BA MAJOR IN URBAN HISTORY
Credit hours
BA Urban History major,
required courses
Student’s record of courses completed
Major Requirements
3.0 One 100-level HIST course 3.0 HIST 240 3.0
Six 200- or 300-level HIST courses
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Three courses with an urban focus
from a Department other than History. Current possibilities include ANTH 240, 303, ECON 354, FILM 240, GEOG 220, 324, 424, INDG 305, SOC 202. Other courses may be approved by the Department Head.
3.0
3.0
3.0 HIST 390BP or two of HIST 340, 352, 375.
3.0 3.0 One of HIST 413 or 478 42.0 Subtotal: 65% major GPA required
Arts Core Requirements
3.0 ENGL 100
3.0 ENGL 110
3.0 Any two language courses in the same language other than English
3.0
3.0 One course in logic or math
3.0 One course from List A*
3.0 One course in fine arts*
3.0 One natural science with a lab*
3.0 One course in a new subject in arts, fine arts, or science, excluding JS or JRN*
The courses marked * must all be in different subjects. Remaining core requirements (List B, course in arts, fine arts or science) are fulfilled by major courses. Refer to §9.9.1.1 for detailed information on the Arts Core Requirements. 27.0 Subtotal
Open Electives
51.0 17 elective courses
A maximum of 14 introductory-level courses is permitted in the BA, refer to §9.7.4. Electives may be used to complete optional minor(s). 120.0 Total: 60% PGPA required
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Students majoring in urban history should consult the head of the Department of History about the courses they choose to take in any particular year.
MOTION to delete the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Urban History
9.23.5 HONOURS MAJOR IN URBAN HISTORY A student must obtain a grade of at least 75% in HIST 498 and HIST 499 to be awarded the Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Urban History.
Credit hours
BA Honours Urban History major, required courses
Student’s record of courses completed
Honours Major Requirements
3.0 One 100-level HIST course 3.0 HIST 240
3.0
Eight 200- or 300-level HIST courses
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Three 200-, 300-, or 400-level
courses with an urban focus from a Department other than History. Current possibilities include ANTH 240, 303, ECON 354, FILM 240, GEOG 220, 324, 424, INDG 305, SOC 202. Other courses may be approved by the Department Head.
3.0 3.0
3.0 HIST 390BP or two of HIST 340, 352, 375
3.0 3.0 One of HIST 413 or 478 3.0 HIST 400 (or a 400-level HIST
course approved by the Honours student advisor)
3.0 HIST 498 (with a grade of at least 75%)
3.0 HIST 499 (with a grade of at least 75%)
57.0 Subtotal: 75% major GPA required
Arts Core Requirements
27.0 Same as stated above for the BA in Urban History. Open Electives
36.0 12 elective courses A maximum of 14 introductory-level courses is permitted in the BA, refer to §9.7.4. Electives may be used to complete optional minor(s). 120.0 Total: 70% PGPA required
Rationale: The Department recommends that the BA in Urban History and the BA Honours in urban History be dropped on the grounds that there was insufficient student interest in these programs.
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II ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
The Faculty of Arts approved the following action on courses and offers them for
information.
A. Courses Created
1. Department of French
FR 205 3:3-1
Communication in French - Communication en français
Å l'aide d'exercices de prononciation, d'improvisation, de jeux de rôles, de débats,
de présentation sure des sujets variés et d'exercices de révision de points
grammaticaux, les étudiants apprendront des techniques de communication;
élargiront leur vocabulaire en améliorant la compréhension et l'expression orale et
écrite. Using exercises on pronunciation, improvisation, role play, debates,
presentations and grammar review activities, students will acquire communication
techniques; improve vocabulary and oral/aural/written fluency. ***Prerequisite:
FR 113 with a minimum grade of 60%, Grade 12 French and pre-registration
assessment, or permission of the Department Head***
Rationale:
The course is required in a context where French is spoken only by a minority of people.
This course is required in order to attain a better oral fluency, mainly working on
vocabulary and also by reviewing grammar aspects.
FR 220 6:6-1
Français intermédiaire intensif - Intensive Intermediate French
Study of grammatical structures; composition and reading with some oral work.
Études des structures grammaticales; rédaction et lecture. Composante orale.
***Prerequisite: FR 113 with a minimum grade of 60%, Grade 12 French and
pre-registration assessment, or permission of the Department Head. *** *Note:
Students may not receive credit for FR 220 or both of FR 201 and FR 202*
Rationale: This accelerated course (FR201 and FR202 in the same semester) would permit students to move
more rapidly to advanced courses in their area of concentration and would allow greater retention
of students, since they would be able to take more French courses in less time. Moreover,
Baccalauréat en éducation students (who represent a large proportion of students taking FR201
and FR202) would also be able to take advantage of this accelerated program. They would take
one additional course from the French Department, making them better prepared prior to
departure for their studies in Quebec. Finally, FR210 would allow some students to complete
their language requirement in one semester, thereby making French an attractive option.
Note: Course was approved as FR 210 at APDC and Faculty Council, but the faculty was notified
by the Registrar‟s Office that the number FR 210 could not be used.
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FR 305 3:3-1
Oral Communication Techniques in French - Techniques de communication
orale en françaisÅ l'aide de la technologie et du laboratoire, des exercices de
pronociation, des documents audio-visuels à orientation culturelle, des débats et
des présentations individuelles/collectives sure des sujets variés, les étudiants
apprendront les techniques de communication et élargiront leur vocabulaire en
améliorant la compréhension et l'expression orale. ***Prerequisite: FR 202 or
FR 203 with minimum grade of 60% or permission of Department Head***
Rationale: To address articulation, oral performance and skill deficiencies among the department‟s 200- and
300- level students.
2. Department of Philosophy and Classics
PHIL 345 3:3-0
Philosophy of Language I
A critical examination of theories of language by consideration of such topics as
meaning, the relation of meaning to use, sense and reference, and by
consideration of such topics as vagueness, open texture and metaphor.
***Prerequisite: One 200-level PHIL course or permission of Department
Head*** **This course is equivalent to PHIL 331. Students may not receive
credit for both PHIL 331 and 345.**
PHIL 445 3:3-0
Philosophy of Language II
Seminar on selected topics in Philosophy of Language. ***Permission of the
Department Head is required to register*** **This course is equivalent to PHIL
435BB. Students may not receive credit for both PHIL 435BB and 445.**
PHIL 346 3:3-0
Philosophy of Action I
A critical examination of the main competing theories of human action and
agency, this course will consider such issues as the nature of action, mistake,
accident and inadvertence; the nature of the relevant mental antecedents of actions
and the relations which hold between behaviour and its mental antecedents;
intentionality and unintentionality; practical reasoning and planning; autonomy
and heteronomy; the extent of intention and responsibility. ***Prerequisite: One
200-level PHIL course or permission of Department Head*** **This course is
equivalent to PHIL 335BA. Students may not receive credit for both PHIL
335BA and 346.**
PHIL 446 3:3-0
Philosophy of Action II
Seminar on selected topics in Philosophy of Action ***Permission of the
Department Head is required to register*** **This course is equivalent to PHIL
440. Students may not receive credit for both PHIL 440 and 446.**
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Rationale:
Housekeeping motions to create regular course numbers for experimental courses and
align course numbering with department offerings.
3. Department of Psychology
PSYC 321 3:3-0
Forensic Psychology
An overview of the field of forensic psychology – the intersection of psychology
and the law. Topics include: psychology of police investigations, deception,
eyewitness testimony, child victims and witnesses, juries, mental illness in court,
sentencing and parole, domestic violence, sexual offenders, psychopathy, risk
assessment, and special offender populations.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and 102 and completion of 60 credit hours. Declared
majors in the Justice Studies department may register with PSYC 101 OR 102 and
completion of 60 credit hours.***
Rationale:
Forensic Psychology is one of the fastest growing sub-fields in psychology. Graduate
programs specializing in forensic psychology are expanding and there are now several
options for students pursuing advanced degrees in Canada. The psychology department
does not yet offer an introductory course in this area. Forensic psychology is a developed,
highly theoretical area of psychology that combines interests from many other areas of
psychology (cognitive, social, developmental). As an area of general interest to a broad
range of students, this course has the potential to attract students from outside of
psychology and Arts, while at the same time offering another senior elective for
psychology majors to consider among their choices.
PSYC 388 3:3-0
Selected Topics – an AA-ZZ seriesCurrent interest topics and occasional
offerings. Designed for students with minimal background in psychology.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and 102 or permission of the department head and
completion of 60 credit hours. Additional prerequisites may be set depending
upon the particular topic offered.
Rationale:
The psychology department is frequently asked to provide courses for non-majors. This
special topics course would allow the department to offer such courses on a case-by-case
basis. B. Courses Revised
1. Department of Religious Studies
RLST 322 3:3-3
Origins of Modern Antisemitism and the Holocaust
The religious and cultural roots of antisemitism and its manifestations in Western
civilization: the rise of racist and political antisemitism in Europe; seminal issues
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in the history of the Holocaust; an analysis of the various political and cultural
responses to the events of this period.
*** Prerequisite: One of RLST 219, 227, 228, 229, or 248, or permission of
Department Head *** completion of 30 credit hours. RLST 100 is recommended
Rationale: A memo to APDC was sent in October 2008 requesting prerequisite
changes in a number of Rlst courses including Rlst 322. All were approved but
Rlst 322 was inadvertently removed from the list of changes. This is a
housekeeping motion.
2. Department of History
HIST 405 3:3-0
Contemporary Quebec
Nationalism in the 1920s; the impact of the depression; the rise of the Union
Nationale; Dominion-Provincial relations; the defeat of the Union Nationale and
the beginnings of the Quiet Revolution. An analysis of the puzzling, specific and
distinct history of Quebec. By examining issues such as language, religion,
economic development and politics with special attention to recent history, this
course will delve into Québecois uniqueness and its implications.
*** Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours or permission of Department
Head ***
Rationale: For the moment I (Stephen Kenny) have inherited the contemporary Quebec
course and would hope to keep it in our offerings. However, Andre Lalonde‟s previous
description was highly focused in its chronological definition and „événementiel‟ in its
approach. Much has happened in Quebec since the Quiet Revolution. I would rather
pursue important themes over longer periods of time. Finally, I think a more general
description would be more amenable to a variety of approaches.
HIST 304 3:3-0
Canadian Military History From the Colonial Era to Present New France to
the Afghanistan War
An overview of Canada's wars: the struggle for New France, the Conquest, the
War of 1812, the Boer War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the war in
Afghanistan and various lesser conflicts. Emphasizing how the experience of war
has shaped Canadian society and culture and vice-versa.
***Prerequisite: One History course or completion of 30 credit hours.***
Rationale:
As Tim Cook has remarked in his recent book, Clio’s Wars, there recently has been a
surge of interest in Canadian military history among undergraduates at Canadian
universities. There is no reason to think that the University of Regina is any different in
this regard. In addition, the volume of scholarly writing on this topic has increased
substantially in the last couple of decades, and there is no sign that the trend will slacken.
Much of this work focuses on what is known as the “new military history,” which
emphasizes not battlefield tactics and strategy, but rather the inter-relationship between
war, society and culture. This is the approach that governs the content of the proposed
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course. It is also the focus of my research in this area, as evidenced in my recent book
For All We Have And Are: Regina and the Experience of the Great War (University of
Manitoba, 2008), which examines the impact of war in all its dimensions both on the
home front and at the battle front. It also informs my current research, which looks at the
impact of the First World War on the University of Saskatchewan.
3. Department of Political Science
PSCI 100 3:3-0
People, Power and Politics: An Introduction
An introduction to the issues, concepts and institutions of contemporary politics in
both Canadian and international contexts, inviting critical thinking on subjects
such as power, citizenship, democracy, diversity, feminism and colonialism. It
links these topics to current world political events and issues. The objectives of
the course are to introduce concepts and approaches in political studies; and to
cultivate civic education.
Rationale
The Department of Political Science took a collective decision to revisit and revise the
content of PSci 100 in response to a concern both from the Faculty and from the
Department itself concerning the declining enrolments. It was felt that the traditional
approach to the introductory course (which focused on Political Science as an academic
discipline) was both less appealing to students and in some ways did not convey the
importance that an understanding of political dynamics has to the life of students as
citizens.
The feeling in the department was that students would be better served by a course that
emphasizes the nature of contemporary citizenship in a global context. Beyond being a
gateway to the further study of politics, PSci 100 should have, it was felt, a broader
purpose aimed at exploring what it means to be a citizen in contemporary society – not
just in Canada, but internationally as well. As a result, the department collaborated on
the development of a new curriculum for such a course that blended some of the
traditional emphases of political science (institutional structures, political parties,
ideology) with ideas of civic participation, power, legitimacy and mechanisms for and
barriers to political change.
In addition to the change in the content of the course, the department felt that a new name
for the course, “People, Power and Politics: An Introduction” would signal the change in
emphasis toward greater attention to the role that an understanding of politics has for
one‟s life as a citizen and not just as a student.
The final change that the department committed itself to was to change the distribution of
contact hours, moving from two hours of lectures with a one-hour student-led seminar to
three hours of lecture combined with a larger number of smaller sections of the class.
Here the goal was to increase the ability of the faculty members to have more open and
participatory classroom sessions that would give the students more direct interaction with
each other and the faculty member. In addition, the smaller class size means that course
assignments can be redesigned to emphasize critical writing skills and provide
opportunities for greater feedback from the faculty members on those assignments.
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Faculty of Science Report to
Council Committee on Undergraduate Admissions and Studies (CCUAS)
February 28, 2011
Items for Approval:
The Faculty of Science Admissions & Studies Committee has approved and recommends approval of the
following motions:
1. Department of Biology
1.1 Motion that BIOL 403 be replaced with BIOL 457 as one of the ‘FOUR courses from’ option in
the BSc Combined Major in Biology and Geography.
Credit
hours
BSc Combined Major in Biology
and Geography, required courses
Student’s record of
courses completed
3.0 BIOL 100
3.0 BIOL 101
3.0 BIOL 205
3.0 BIOL 220
3.0 BIOL 265
3.0 BIOL 266
3.0 BIOL 275 or 276
3.0 BIOL 288
3.0 FOUR courses from: BIOL 335, 341,
364, 365, 367, 370, 375, 385, 403,
425, 435, 457, 475, 476
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0 GEOG 100
3.0 GEOG 120
3.0 GEOG 121
3.0 GEOG 205
3.0 GEOG 207
3.0 GEOG 210
3.0 GEOG 220
3.0 GEOG 221
3.0 GEOG 226
3.0 GEOG 301
3.0 GEOG 325
3.0 300- or 400-level GEOG course
3.0 300- or 400-level GEOG course
3.0 300- or 400-level GEOG course
3.0 300- or 400-level GEOG course
3.0 CHEM 104
3.0 CHEM 140
3.0 GEOL 102
3.0 CS 110
3.0 MATH 105/110
3.0 MATH 111
3.0 PHYS 109 and 119, or
PHYS 111 and 112
3.0
3.0 STAT 160
99.0 Subtotal: Major Requirements 65% Major GPA
required
3.0 ENGL 100
3.0 ENGL 110
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3.0 Arts or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Arts or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Arts or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Arts or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Open elective
120.0 Total 65% Program GPA
required
Rationale: BIOL 403 has been superseded by BIOL 457 (Environmental Microbiology), and will
not be taught in the near future.
1.2 Motion that GEOG 100, Geog 220 and Geog 221 be removed as required courses for combined
major in Biology and Geography and replaced with Geog 120 and Geog 121; and to increase the
number of additional GEOG courses at the 300- or 400-level for combined major in Biology and
Geography by one in the B.Sc. Combined Major in Biology and Geography.
Credit
hours
BSc Combined Major in Biology
and Geography, required courses
Student’s record of
courses completed
3.0 BIOL 100
3.0 BIOL 101
3.0 BIOL 205
3.0 BIOL 220
3.0 BIOL 265
3.0 BIOL 266
3.0 BIOL 275 or 276
3.0 BIOL 288
3.0 FOUR courses from: BIOL 335, 341,
364, 365, 367, 370, 375, 385, 403 457,
425, 435, 475, 476
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0 GEOG 100
3.0 GEOG 120
3.0 GEOG 121
3.0 GEOG 205
3.0 GEOG 207
3.0 GEOG 210
3.0 GEOG 220
3.0 GEOG 221
3.0 GEOG 226
3.0 GEOG 301
3.0 GEOG 325
3.0 300- or 400-level GEOG course
3.0 300- or 400-level GEOG course
3.0 300- or 400-level GEOG course
3.0 300- or 400-level GEOG course
3.0 CHEM 104
3.0 CHEM 140
3.0 GEOL 102
3.0 CS 110
3.0 MATH 105/110
3.0 MATH 111
3.0 PHYS 109 and 119, or
PHYS 111 and 112
3.0
3.0 STAT 160
99.0 Subtotal: Major Requirements 65% Major GPA
required
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3.0 ENGL 100
3.0 ENGL 110
3.0 Arts or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Arts or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Arts or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Arts or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Open elective
120.0 Total 65% Program GPA
required
Rationale:
These changes are in response to curriculum changes by the Department of Geography.
Geography has changed Geog 100 to a non-majors course and converted 220, and 221 to
Geog 120 and Geog 121. The rationale for the these changes as outlined by the
Department of Geography are as follows:
Repositioning of GEOG 220 and GEOG 221 to the 100-level will create three
100-level courses in Geography. Although completion of all three courses is
desirable, no other program in the Faculty of Arts requires students to complete
three 100-level courses in the same discipline. Henceforth, GEOG 100 will
serve as a service course for students in Geography and other disciplines rather
than a required course of Geography programs.
Deletion of GEOG 100 reduces the number of courses in all Geography
programs. To restore the appropriate number of courses in these programs the
Department proposes that one additional course be added at the 300 or 400-
level.
Deletion of GEOG 100 reduces the number of courses in the Minor. Adding
GEOG 207 (Basics of Map and Air Photo Interpretation) restores the
appropriate number of courses in the program. In doing so, GEOG 207 provides
students with a range of visual interpretation skills that complement skills
acquired in other courses in the Minor.
1.3 Motion that GEOG 221 and GEOG 326 be removed as required course and replaced with GEOG
121 and One of the following courses: GEOG 325, 326, 327 in the Environmental Biology BSc
and BSc Honours Joint programs with SIAST Woodland Campus, Lethbridge College and
Lakeland College.
16.11.2.10 BSc in Environmental Biology
This is a joint program with SIAST Woodland Campus. To complete the BSc in Environmental
Biology, students must have completed the Diploma of Integrated Resource Management from
SIAST Woodland Campus with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Math
C30 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
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0.0 BIOL 488 (first semester)
0.0 BIOL 488 (second semester)
3.0 THREE courses from:
BIOL 335, 341, 365, 367, 380, 385,
435, 456, 476, 485
3.0
3.0
3.0 CHEM 104
3.0 CHEM 140
3.0 GEOG 121
3.0 GEOG 221
3.0 GEOG 226
3.0 GEOG 326
3.0 One course from: GEOG 325, 326,
327.
3.0 MATH 105 or 110
3.0 PHYS 109 or 111
3.0 ENGL 100
3.0 ENGL 110
3.0 STAT 200
3.0 Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
60.0 Subtotal 65% U of R GPA required
120.0 Total
This is a joint program with Lethbridge College. To complete the BSc in Environmental Biology,
students must have completed the Diploma in Renewable Resource Management from Lethbridge
College with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Math C30 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
0.0 BIOL 488 (first semester)
0.0 BIOL 488 (second semester)
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3.0 THREE courses from:
BIOL 335, 341, 365, 367, 380, 385,
435, 456,476, 485
3.0
3.0
3.0 CHEM 104
3.0 CHEM 140
3.0 GEOG 121
3.0 GEOG 221
3.0 GEOG 226
3.0 GEOG 326
3.0 One course from: GEOG 325, 326,
327.
3.0 MATH 105 or 110
3.0 PHYS 109 or 111
3.0 ENGL 100
3.0 ENGL 110
3.0 STAT 200
3.0 Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
60.0 Subtotal 65% U of R GPA required
120.0 Total
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 from
Lethbridge College with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Math C30 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.
BSc in Environmental Biology
Required courses from the Lakeland College Diploma in Wildlife and Fisheries
Conservation:
BI 110, 205, 210
BO 120
CO 166
LA 175
MA 135, 230
RE 131, 231
SC 110, 120, 200, 220, 301
SO 210
ZO 120, 213, 214, 225, 245, 250, 315, 410
60.0 hours of block transfer credit
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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 220
3.0 ONE of: BIOL 265, BIOL 266
0.0 BIOL 488 (first semester)
0.0 BIOL 488 (second semester)
3.0
THREE courses from: BIOL 335, 341,
365, 367, 380, 385, 435, 456, 476, 485
3.0
3.0
3.0 GEOG 121
3.0 GEOG 221
3.0 GEOG 226
3.0 GEOG 326
3.0 One course from: GEOG 325, 326,
327.
3.0 MATH 105 or 110
3.0 PHYS 109 or 111
3.0 STAT 200
3.0 ENGL 100
3.0 ENGL 110
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
60.0 Subtotal 65% U of R GPA required
120.0 Total
16.11.2.11 BSc Honours in Environmental Biology
This is a joint program with SIAST Woodland Campus. To complete the BSc in Environmental
Biology, students must have completed the Diploma of Integrated Resource Management from
SIAST Woodland Campus, with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Math
C30 or equivalent. A completed Diploma in Renewable Resource Management from Lethbridge
College with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Math C30 or equivalent
is another option for admission. 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 §16.9.2 , and §16.11.2.10 for additional important information.
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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
0.0 BIOL 488 (first semester)
0.0 BIOL 488 (second semester)
3.0 BIOL 498
3.0 BIOL 499
3.0
FIVE courses from:
BIOL 335, 341, 365, 367, 380, 385,
435, 456, 476, 485
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0 CHEM 104
3.0 CHEM 140
3.0 GEOG 121
3.0 GEOG 221
3.0 GEOG 226
3.0 GEOG 326
3.0 One course from: GEOG 325, 326,
327.
3.0 MATH 105 or 110
3.0 PHYS 109 or 111
3.0 ENGL 100
3.0 ENGL 110
3.0 STAT 200
3.0 Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
72.0 Subtotal 70% U of R GPA required
132.0 Total
This is a joint program with Lethbridge College. To complete the BSc in Environmental Biology,
students must have completed the Diploma in Renewable Resource Management from Lethbridge
College with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Math C30 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.
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Refer to §16.6 and §16.9.2 , and §16.11.2.10 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
0.0 BIOL 488 (first semester)
0.0 BIOL 488 (second semester)
3.0 BIOL 498
3.0 BIOL 499
3.0
FIVE courses from:
BIOL 335, 341, 365, 367, 380, 385,
435, 456, 476, 485
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0 CHEM 104
3.0 CHEM 140
3.0 GEOG 121
3.0 GEOG 221
3.0 GEOG 226
3.0 GEOG 326
3.0 One course from: GEOG 325, 326,
327.
3.0 MATH 105 or 110
3.0 PHYS 109 or 111
3.0 ENGL 100
3.0 ENGL 110
3.0 STAT 200
3.0 Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
72.0 Subtotal 70% U of R GPA required
132.0 Total
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 from
Lethbridge College with a minimum 60% graduating average and a passing grade in Math C30 or
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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 §16.9.2 , and §16.11.2.10 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 220
3.0 ONE of: BIOL 265, BIOL 266
0.0 BIOL 488 (first semester)
0.0 BIOL 488 (second semester)
3.0 BIOL 498
3.0 BIOL 499
3.0
FIVE courses from: BIOL 335, 341,
365, 367, 380, 385, 435, 456, 476, 485
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0 GEOG 121
3.0 GEOG 221
3.0 GEOG 226
3.0 GEOG 326
3.0 One course from: GEOG 325, 326,
327.
3.0 MATH 105 or 110
3.0 PHYS 109 or 111
3.0 STAT 200
3.0 ENGL 100
3.0 ENGL 110
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
3.0 Science, Arts, or Fine Arts elective
72.0 Subtotal 70% U of R GPA required
132.0 Total
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Rationale:
These changes are in response curriculum changes by the Department of Geography.
Geography converted GEOG 220, and 221 to GEOG 120 and GEOG 121 and to offer
students some additional choice for upper lever GEOG courses.
Items for Information
The Faculty of Science has approved the following course changes and creations and offers them for information
only:
BIOL 490BF 457 3:3-0
Environmental Microbiology
This course covers the study of microorganisms in natural environments. We will examine the
ecology and diversity of microbial communities in water, soil, and air, as well as in extreme and
unusual environments. *** Prerequisite: BIOL 220 and 275 ***
BIOL 403 3:3-3
Microbial Ecology
Ecology of micro-organisms in soil and water. *** Prerequisite: BIOL 220, and BIOL 275 or 276
***
Biol 463 3:3-0
Stable Isotopes Ecology
This course focuses on basic methodology and applications of stable isotope analysis in ecology.
Discussing the classical and current literature in the field will enable students to critically evaluate
published studies and help design their own research projects. ***Prerequisites: STAT 100 and
BIOL 220.***
2. Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
CHEM 461 3:3-3
Computational Chemistry
Electronic structure of molecules, molecular orbital theory, semi-empirical methods, ab initio
methods, molecular mechanisms, use of computer programs.
*** Prerequisite: CHEM 251 and CHEM 360 (formerly CHEM 460)***
3. Department of Computer Science
CS 203 3:3-0
Java Programming and Applications
Learn to program in the Java programming language. Topics will include the basic building blocks
of procedural programming, object-oriented programming, event-oriented programming, graphical
user interfaces, simple data structures including arrays and linked lists, and advanced topic
including recursion and threads. Problems will be drawn from various science and engineering
disciplines.
*** Prerequisite: CS 110 CS 115. ***
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CS 100 3:3-1 2
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to the development of computers and computer applications. Topics will include:
impact of computers on society, computer organization and operation, construction and
representation of algorithms, and applications of computers in the problem-solving process.
* Note: This class may not be taken for credit if credit has been received for any course numbered
above CS 100. *
CS 290-295 1-3:3- 0 0-3
Selected Topics – an AA-ZZ series.
Selected topics course are used to offer courses in topical material. No more than a total of 6 credit
hours of CS 290-295 may be credited towards a major in Computer Science.
CS 390-395 1-3:3- 0 0-3
Selected Topics – an AA-ZZ series.
Selected topics course are used to offer courses in topical material. No more than a total of 6 credit
hours of CS 390-395 may be credited towards a major in Computer Science.
CS 490-495 1-3:3- 0 0-3
Selected Topics – an AA-ZZ series.
Selected topics course are used to offer courses in topical material. No more than a total of 6 credit
hours of CS 490-495 may be credited towards a major in Computer Science.
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Date: February 18, 2011
To: Council Committee on Undergraduate Admissions & Studies
From: Dr. Heather Ryan, Associate Dean, Student Services & Undergraduate Programs
Faculty of Education
I. ITEMS FOR APPROVAL
The Faculty of Education Council recommends the following to CCUAS for approval:
A. Secondary Program – Recommendation on Proceeding to Pre-internship MOTION That the Secondary Program recommends students have a 70% major subject area average and appropriate professional development in order to proceed to pre-internship, be approved. Rationale: The Secondary Program recommends that students achieve an average of 70% in the major subject area and appropriate professional development in order to proceed to the pre-internship semester. The pre-internship semester is an important experience leading to the internship semester. Previously, when students were permitted to continue in the program based on a mathematical possibility to raise the GPA, students who were not successful during pre-internship faced an interruption in their professional development of one year. In order to preserve the integrity of the program, we recommend that students reach the required standard to avoid the interruption.
B. Resubmission of Tabled Motion from Dec. 10
th meeting:
Revisions to the Arts Education Majors & After Degree (BEAD) MOTION That the Arts Education Program templates be revised as follows, effective Fall 2011.
1. FIVE YEAR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM Semester 6 Approved Education elective or EAES 308 (3) 2. BEd DANCE MAJOR Semester 6 EDAN 303 or THEA 274 approved elective (major) (3) Approved Education elective or EAES 308 (3) 3. BEd DRAMA MAJOR (150 credit hours) Semester 6 Approved Education elective or EAES 308 (3) 4. BEd LITERATURE MAJOR (ELEMENTARY) Semester 5 ENGL ____ or ELIB 216/326 (major) (3) Semester 6 ELNG 326 or ERDG 425 ELIB 216 or 326 (major) (3)
Approved Education elective or EAES 308 (3) Semester 10 ELIB 216 or 326 or ENGL elective (major) (3)
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NOTE: 1. Students may choose from ENGL ___ (200-level or above) or from one of the Education courses (ELIB 216, 326; ELNG 200, 326; ERDG 310, 317, 425) which have not been used to fulfill another requirement.
5. BEd LITERATURE MAJOR (SECONDARY) Semester 6 Approved Education elective or EAES 308 (3) Semester 8 Minor ELNG 350 or ENGL ____ (major) (3) (note 1) Semester 10 Minor ELNG 450 or ENGL ____(major) (3) (note 1) Note: 1. One of ELNG 350 or 450 is required. 6. BEd MUSIC MAJOR
Semester 6 Approved Education elective or EAES 308 Minor (3) Semester 8 Music elective EMUS 366 or 377 (major) (3) Semester 10 EMUS 320 or approved major elective (note 1) (3)
7. BEd VISUAL MAJOR Semester 6 Approved Education elective or EAES 308 (3) 8. BEd INDIAN ART MAJOR Semester 5 ART 220 or INA 220 (elective) (3) Semester 6 Approved Education elective or EAES 308 (3) Semester 10 ART 221 or INA 230 (major) (3) 9. AFTER DEGREE (BEAD) PROGRAM Semester 3 ECMP 355 EAES 308 (3) Minor (curr) (3) Semester 4 Approved Education elective or EAES 308 Approved elective (3) Rationale: These revisions facilitate a captured preinternship semester for Arts Education students who are expected to participate in an arts education experience located in Melville, SK. These changes allow for students to participate fully in the experience and not be penalized for missing classes outside of Education.
II. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
The following have been approved by Faculty of Education Council and represent course shifting within the Arts Education Program templates to facilitate a captured preinternship semester: 1. FIVE YEAR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM Semester 5 Major (curr) Major (3) Minor (curr) Minor (3) Elective PHIL 278 (3)
Semester 6 Approved Education elective or EAES 308 Elective (3) Semester 7 PHIL 278 EAES 308 (3) Major Major (curr) (3) Minor Minor (curr) (3)
2. BEd DANCE MAJOR Semester 5 EDAN 301 (major curr) KIN 260 (KHS 168) (major) (3) Minor (curr) Minor (3) Elective PHIL 278 (3) Semester 6 KIN 260 (KHS 168) KIN 285 (KHS 261) (major) (3) Approved Education elective or EAES 308 Elective (3) Semester 7 KIN 285 (KHS 261) (major) EDAN 301 (major curr) (3) PHIL 278 EAES 308 (3) Minor Minor (curr) (3)
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3. BEd DRAMA MAJOR Semester 5 EDRA 203 (major curr) THEA 140 or approved elective (major) (3) Minor (curr) Minor (3) Elective PHIL 278 (3) Semester 6 EDRA 204 (major) Minor (3) Approved Education elective or EAES 308 Elective (3) Semester 7 PHIL 278 EAES 308 (3) THEA 140 or approved elective (major) EDRA 203 (major curr) (3) Minor Minor (curr) (3) Semester 8 Minor EDRA 204 (major) (3) 4. BEd LITERATURE MAJOR (ELEMENTARY)
Semester 5 ELNG 200 (major curr) PHIL 278 (3) Minor (curr) Minor (3) Semester 6 ERDG 310 or 317 ENGL ____ (major) (3) Approved Education elective or EAES 308 Approved elective (3) Semester 7 ENGL ___ (major) (note 1) ELNG 200 (major curr) (3) PHIL 278 EAES 308 (3) Minor Minor (curr) (3) Semester 8 ENGL ___ (major) (note 1) ERDG 310 or 317 (major) (3) Approved elective ENGL elective (major) (3)
5. BEd LITERATURE MAJOR (SECONDARY) Semester 5 ENGL elective PHIL 278 (3) Minor (curr) Minor (3) Semester 6 ELNG 350 or 450 (major) ENGL ____ (major) (3) Approved Education elective or EAES 308 ENGL elective (3) Semester 7 ENGL ___ (major) Minor (curr) (3) PHIL 278 EAES 308 (3) 6. BEd MUSIC MAJOR
Semester 5 EMUS 300 (major curr) PHIL 278 (3) Minor (curr) Minor (3) Semester 6 Approved Education elective or EAES 308 Minor (3) Semester 7 PHIL 278 EAES 308 (3) Minor Minor (curr) (3) Elective EMUS 300 (major curr) (3) Semester 8 Music elective EMUS 366 or 377 (major) (3) Semester 10 EMUS 366 (major) Elective (3)
7. BEd VISUAL MAJOR Semester 2 Elective ART 220 (major) (3) Semester 5 ART 220 (major) ART 230 (major) (3) EVIS 326 (major curr) PHIL 278 (3) Minor (curr) Minor (3) Semester 6 ART 230 (major) ART 240 (major) (3) EVIS 328 (major curr) Minor (3) Approved Education elective or EAES 308 Elective (3) Semester 7 ART 240 (major) EVIS 326 (major curr) (3) PHIL 278 EAES 308 (3) Minor Minor (curr) (3) Semester 8 Minor EVIS 328 (major curr) (3)
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8. BEd INDIAN ART MAJOR Semester 2 Elective ART 220 or INA 220 (elective) (3) Semester 5 ART 220 (elective) PHIL 278 (3) INA 200 (major curr) INA 2___ (major) (3) Minor (curr) Minor (3) Semester 6 INA 2___ (major) INA 4___ (major) (3) Approved Education elective or EAES 308 Elective (3) Semester 7 INA 4___ (major) INA 2 (major curr) (3) PHIL 278 EAES 308 (3) Minor Minor (curr) (3)
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