Faculty of Business Administration · Master of Business Administration Graduate Programs The Faculty of Business Administration offers two programs leading to the MBA degree; the

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Faculty of Business AdministrationDeanJ.H. Waterhouse BSc, MBA (Alta), PhD (Wash)

Associate DeanL.T. Pinfield BSc (Leeds), MS (Carnegie Tech), PhD(Stan)

Master of Business AdministrationProgram2323 Lohn Building, (604) 291-3639 Tel,(604) 291-3404 Fax, http://www.bus.sfu.ca

DirectorJ.L. Zaichkowsky BHE (Br Col), MSc (Guelph), PhD(Calif)

Executive Master of BusinessAdministration ProgramHarbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street,Vancouver, BC, V6B 5K3, (604) 291-5013 Tel,(604) 291-5122 Fax, http://www.bus.sfu.ca

DirectorD.M. Shapiro BA (Calg), MA, PhD (C’nell)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchFor a complete list of faculty, see undergraduateBusiness Administration.

M.F. Abdel Magid – accountingN.A. Abramson – international business, comparativemanagementA. Bick – investments and asset pricingG.W. Blazenko – business financeG.R. Bushe – organizational development, strategichuman resource managementE.W. Bukszar, Jr. – business strategy, business,government and societyE.U. Choo – management scienceP.M. Clarkson – accountingC.M. Collins-Dodd – retailer decision-making, priceexpectationsK.T. Dirks – organizational behaviorC.P. Egri – organizational power and politics,innovation, leadershipC.E.N. Emby – accountingD.R. Finley – accountingM.R. Fizzell – accountingJ.N.P. Francis – international and strategicmarketing, negotiations, advertisingA.M.G. Gelardi – accountingA.C. Gemino – management information systemsI.M. Gordon – accountingR.R. Grauer* – business financeS.J. Havlovic – industrial relations, human resourcemanagementJ.W. Heaney – business financeR.A. Holmes* – quantitative methodsJ.C. Hsieh – accountingM.K. Johnson – business communicationP.C. Klein – business financeB.A. Lautsch – industrial relations, human resourcemanagementC.E. Love – management scienceB.J. MacKay – accountingG.A. Mauser – marketingH. Merchant – international businessL.N. Meredith – business marketing, marketingstrategyD.C. Parker – decision support systemsL.T. Pinfield – organization behavior, organizationpolicyG. Poitras – international finance, econometrics,financial InstitutionsZ. Rebmann-Huber – accountingB.H. Reich – management of the informationtechnology function, strategic information systems,qualitative research

J.G. Richards – business, government and societyR.W. Schwindt* – industrial organization;international trade; business, government andsocietyD.M. Shapiro – industrial organizations, managerialeconomics, business and public policyS.J. Shapiro – marketingJ.P. Sheppard – business policy, corporate failureand survivalC.F. Smart – business policy, organizationalbehaviourD.W. Tjosvold – organizational behaviorR.L. Tung – international businessK.E. Vandezande – business financeA.R. Vining – business policy, business governmentand societyA.R. Warburton – management scienceJ.H. Waterhouse – accountingW.C. Wedley – international business, operationsmanagementM.N. Wexler – business, government and society,organizational behavior and theoryR.G. Wyckham – marketingJ.L. Zaichkowsky – marketing

*joint appointment with Economics

Graduate Degree OfferedMaster of Business Administration

Graduate ProgramsThe Faculty of Business Administration offers twoprograms leading to the MBA degree; the executiveMBA program and the MBA program. The executiveMBA program is a weekend or weeknight programfor mid-career managers or executives who want tocontinue working while studying in a collegialenvironment. The program takes a generalmanagement perspective; it focuses onorganizational and decision making processes thatcut across functional divisions. The MBA program isa daytime program designed primarily for recentgraduates who desire more concentrated exposureto a specific field of business study and developmentof applied research skills. Recent graduates with abusiness degree move directly to study in an area ofconcentration. Non-business graduates are requiredto complete two semesters of study in generalbusiness courses before proceeding to their area ofspecialization. Such students will normally selecttheir area of specialization by the end of their secondsemester of study.

MBA ProgramThe MBA program has a subject specialization focusin the following fields of concentration.

accountingfinancehuman resource managementInternational businessmanagement science/information systemsmarketingpolicy analysis

Additional fields of concentration are available withthe approval of the student’s supervisory committee.For example, students can take supporting coursesin such disciplines as resource management,economics, computing science, criminology, andengineering science.

Graduate Business Administration

Admission: Students withUndergraduate Business AdministrationDegreesFor clear admission to the program a student musthave a bachelor’s degree from a recognizeduniversity with a concentration in businessadministration (or its equivalent). The student shouldhave normally completed course work in differentialcalculus,* statistics, managerial economics (or microeconomics), accounting, management science (oroperations research), finance, marketing, humanresource management, and business policy (orbusiness and society). Students admitted without allof these courses may be required to make up thedeficiency without graduate credit.

The maximum number of students directly admittedin any one year to an area of concentration isexpected to be 30. The minimum undergraduategrade point average required for admission is 3.0 (orequivalent). Criteria for admission, in addition toundergraduate grades, include acceptable scores onthe GMAT test (see Application Process), strongletters of reference, and for students whose nativelanguage is not English, acceptable TOEFL scores(570 minimum) and a score of 5 or above on the testof written English.

The program is designed for students with anundergraduate business/commerce degree. Studentsmay begin in September, January or May. Coursesare sequenced through the three semesters: fall,spring and summer. The normal course load is threecourses per semester. In this manner, it is possible tocomplete the program in one year; although manystudents require four semesters to finish theirresearch project. Students choosing the thesis optionmay expect to take one additional semester in orderto complete BUS 900. Students holding teachingassistantships will take two courses per semester asa normal workload. Thus, the completion time for astudent holding a teaching assistantship over theirwhole program is typically five or six semesters. Incertain cases, students may be admitted to theprogram in other semesters.

*Integral calculus is also required for specializationsin finance, management science and informationsystems, and marketing. It is recommended forspecialization in accounting.

Admission: Students withUndergraduate Degrees Other thanBusiness AdministrationStudents with bachelor’s degrees in disciplines otherthan business administration are normally required tohave completed courses in probability and statistics,an introduction to computer programming, anddifferential and integral calculus. At Simon FraserUniversity appropriate courses are BUEC 232, BUEC333, CMPT 100, MATH 157 and MATH 158.

Students with a bachelor’s degree in disciplines otherthan business administration will, upon admission, berequired to complete the following eight courses priorto proceeding to the 800 level subjects.

Fall SemesterBUS 507-4 Managerial EconomicsBUS 527-3 Financial AccountingBUS 536-4 Quantitative Methods in ManagementBUS 543-4 Introductory Graduate Marketing

Spring SemesterBUS 512-4 Introduction to Business FinanceBUS 528-3 Managerial AccountingBUS 572-4 Organizations and Human Resources

ManagementBUS 578-4 Strategic Management

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Students entering the program with an equivalentcourse to any of those specified above will begranted an exemption.

It is expected that approximately 30 students peryear will be admitted to the 500 level courses. Theminimum undergraduate grade point averageconsidered is 3.0 (or equivalent). Criteria foradmission, in addition to undergraduate grades,include acceptable scores on the GMAT test (seeApplication Process), strong letters of reference, andfor students whose native language is not English,acceptable TOEFL scores (570 minimum) and ascore of 5 or above on the test of written English.

Students entering the program without Businessdegrees are expected to complete the 500 levelcourses in two semesters. As the University operateson a trimester system students may immediatelybegin 800 level courses in the summer semester.

Application ProcessStudents must submit the following documentationwhen applying.

• Simon Fraser University graduate application form• Faculty of Business Administration supplementary

application form• official transcript of undergraduate grades (mailed

directly from the granting institution)• three confidential letters of reference (mailed

directly by the referees), at least two of which comefrom faculty members at universities. (Forms aresupplied for references.)

• score on the graduate management admissions test(GMAT)

• Students whose first language is not English andwhose undergraduate degrees have not beenobtained at an institution in Canada, the UnitedStates, the United Kingdom, Australia or NewZealand where English is the language ofinstruction, require scores on the test of English asa foreign language (TOEFL) and the test of writtenEnglish.

Financial AssistanceThe Faculty of Business Administration is able tooffer most qualified graduate students teachingassistantships in business administration.Remuneration is normally $4,434 per semester. Forstudents holding a teaching assistantship, it isexpected two courses will constitute a full load. Inaddition to teaching assistantships, members offaculty, from time to time, have funding available tohire research assistants.

A number of graduate fellowships are available tostudents who demonstrate high academicperformance.

Information on other university scholarships andawards available to graduate students is included inthe Financial Aid and Awards section of thisCalendar.

Degree RequirementsTo qualify for the MBA degree under this program,the candidate must complete the requirements underone of two available options: the project option or thethesis option.

For the project option the student must complete aminimum of 3 courses in a field of concentration anda minimum of at least one course in a supportingfield and one course in research techniques. A totalof eight courses are required for the project option.Of these, four must be taken as supporting orresearch courses. In addition, the student mustcomplete a written research project equivalent to onecourse. A project will generally represent successfuloriginal research with regard to some practicalproblem. While the student is expected to conduct aliterature search with respect to the problem, it willgenerally be less exhaustive in comparison with that

of the thesis. The scope of a project is regarded asequivalent to one graduate course.

For the thesis option, students must complete aminimum of three courses in a field of concentrationas well as taking at least one course in researchtechniques and BUS 900, Research Methodology. Atotal of six courses are required in the thesis option.In addition, the student must complete a writtenresearch thesis equivalent to three courses. Ingeneral, a thesis represents a major research effortin which the student, working closely with thesupervisory committee, demonstrates acomprehensive knowledge of the literature on someaspect of a discipline and successfully completesoriginal research which represents a contribution toknowledge in the area.

The requirements and options for each of the areasare detailed below.

Fields of Concentration: 3 course minimumAccountingBUS 871-4 Seminar in Financial AccountingBUS 872-4 Seminar in Managerial AccountingBUS 873-4 History of Accounting ThoughtBUS 874-4 Advanced Topics in AccountingBUS 875-4 International Accounting

FinanceBUEC 815-4 Portfolio TheoryBUEC 817-4 Theory of Capital MarketsBUEC 818-4 Advanced Topics in Business Finance

Human Resource ManagementBUS 831-4 Industrial RelationsBUS 836-4 Human Resource Management IBUS 837-4 Human Resource Management IIBUS 839-4 Organizational Assessment and Planned

Change

International BusinessBUS 862-4 Contemporary Topics in International

BusinessBUS 875-4 International AccountingBUS 881-4 Trade Policy and ManagementBUS 882-4 Doing Business with the Pacific Rim

CountriesBUS 883-4 International Business and Multinational

EnterprisesBUS 884-4 Comparative ManagementBUS 885-4 International Human Resource

ManagementBUS 886-4 Management of International FirmsBUS 887-4 Entry Strategies for International Markets

Management Science and Information SystemsBUEC 819-4 Mathematical Programming for

Economics and BusinessBUEC 820-4 Analysis of Dynamic ProcessesBUEC 823-4 Business and Economic ForecastingBUS 821-4 Analysis of Inventory and Queuing

SystemsBUS 822-4 Decision TheoryBUS 876-4 Decision Support Systems

MarketingBUS 845-4 Marketing MeasurementBUS 846-4 Marketing Theory and ModelsBUS 847-4 Consumer BehaviorBUS 848-4 Research in Marketing Strategy

Policy AnalysisBUS 850-4 Theoretical Issues in Strategic

ManagementBUS 852-4 Researching the Corporation in Canadian

SocietyBUS 854-4 Business and Government RegulationBUS 858-4 Business and the Public InterestBUS 860-4 Administration of Public Enterprises

Supporting CoursesThe academic supervisor will select supportingcourses in consultation with the student. Theselections may be either from businessadministration or from other fields of study (e.g.,


economics, resource management, computingscience, psychology).

Research CoursesProject option students must take at least one coursein research techniques (BUS 801 or equivalent).Thesis option students take BUS 900 in addition to aminimum of one course in research techniques.

The academic supervisor will select the researchcourses in consultation with the student. Studentstaking BUS 900 should complete their other researchcourses first.

Co-operative Education ProgramThe co-operative education option is available toqualified students in the master of businessadministration program at the Burnaby campus. Thegoal of the co-op component is to give studentsapplied experience so that they can link conceptswith practice, and advance their career opportunities.

AdmissionStudents must be admitted to the MBA programbefore applying for the co-op option. They must alsohave a CGPA and previous semester GPA of at least3.0. Students must maintain these grade levels tocontinue in the MBA co-op option.

Students entering the MBA program with a degreeother than in business normally must complete all500 level courses before beginning a co-oppracticum. Students entering the MBA program witha business/commerce degree must complete aminimum of one semester with at least two coursesat the 800 level before beginning a co-op practicum.

Course RequirementsTo qualify for a master of business administrationdegree with a co-operative education designation,students must complete two co-op practicumsemesters (BUS 725 and 726) and satisfy other MBAgraduation requirements. Some students may take athird co-op practicum semester (BUS 727) undersome circumstances. These work terms are normallyinterlaced with study semesters. Students completethe MBA co-op option with a study semester.

A pass/fail evaluation is assigned for each co-oppracticum course by a co-op co-ordinator. The gradewill be based on an evaluation of a work term reportand assessment of the student’s work performanceby both the supervisor and co-op co-ordinator.

MBA Program CoursesBUS 507-4 Managerial EconomicsThe course combines economic theory andquantitative methods techniques to develop modelsand rules for managing resources efficiently.Prerequisite: introductory statistics/computing/mathematics, or permission of the instructor.

BUS 512-4 Introduction to Business FinanceAn overview of the investment and financingdecisions of firms. Topics to be covered includevaluation, the capital expenditure decision, financialmarkets, and financial and dividend policy.Prerequisite: BUS 507 and 528 or permission of theinstructor.

BUS 527-3 Financial AccountingConcepts, principles and contemporary issues infinancial accounting from the user perspective.Prerequisite: introductory statistics, computing,calculus or permission of the instructor.

BUS 528-3 Managerial AccountingConcepts and principles of managerial accountingfocussing on the use of accounting information byinternal decision makers. Prerequisite: BUS 527 orequivalent course.

BUS 536-4 Quantitative Methods in ManagementThe objective of this course is to supply prospectivemanagers with the skills necessary to make effectiveuse of formal quantitative analyses, whether those

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analyses are performed by themselves or by atechnical specialist. The course is intended forstudents with diffuse interests and diversebackgrounds who nevertheless have a commonobjective of enhancing their abilities to confrontcomplex management decisions in a practicalfashion. Prerequisite: introductory statistics/computing/mathematics, or permission of theinstructor.

BUS 543-4 Introductory Graduate MarketingThe marketing of products and related services tobusiness and other non-consumer sector buyers.Prerequisite: introductory statistics/computing/mathematics, or permission of the instructor.

BUS 572-4 Organizations and Human ResourceManagementThis course introduces students to theories oforganizational behavior and organization theory. Thestudent will be expected to develop an understandingof issues in the management of people and work andthe design and functioning of organizations. Thecourse will cover concepts of motivation, leadership,decision-making, power and politics, structure,environments and organizational effectiveness. Thecourse will also introduce students to the majorprofessional fields in organizational behavior,industrial relations, personnel, and organizationaldevelopment. Prerequisite: introductory statistics/computing/mathematics, or permission of theinstructor.

BUS 578-4 Strategic ManagementThe course focuses on the managerial tasks ofdeveloping and implementing organizational strategyand the processes involved. Prerequisite: BUS 507,527, 536, 543.

BUS 725-0 MBA Co-op Practicum IFirst semester of work experience. This course isopen only to MBA students. The co-op educationprogram co-ordinators must be contacted prior toregistration for this course. Prerequisite: studentsmust be enrolled as a graduate student in the MBAprogram, and must have a CGPA and previousSGPA of at least 3.0. Students entering the MBAprogram with a degree other than in businessnormally must complete all 500 level courses beforebeginning a co-op practicum. Students entering theMBA program with a business/commerce degreemust complete a minimum of one semester with atleast two courses at the 800 level before beginning aco-op practicum.

BUS 726-0 MBA Co-op Practicum IIThis is the second semester of work experience. Thiscourse is open only to MBA students. The co-opeducation program co-ordinators must be contactedprior to registration for this course. Prerequisite: BUS725. Students must be enrolled as a graduatestudent in the MBA program, and must have a CGPAand previous SGPA of at least 3.0.

BUS 727-0 MBA Co-op Practicum IIIThis is the third semester of work experience. Thiscourse is open only to MBA students. The co-opeducation program co-ordinators must be contactedprior to registration for this course. Prerequisite: BUS725, 726. Students must be enrolled as a graduatestudent in the MBA program, and must have a CGPAand previous SGPA of at least 3.0.

BUS 801-4 Research TechniquesThe design, conduct, and analysis of businessresearch including both field and laboratory researchmethods. Prerequisite: BUEC 333, or permission ofthe instructor.

BUS 821-4 Analysis of Inventory and QueuingSystemsThe design and control of inventory and queuingsystems. Approaches include analytical andnumerical models, algorithms for optimizing suchsystems and simulation for large, complex systems.Prerequisite: BUEC 333 or equivalent.

BUS 822-4 Decision TheoryAn examination of prescriptive (Bayesian) theory ofdecision making under uncertainty and criticalinvestigation of the theory. Prerequisite: BUEC 333,MATH 157, or permission of the instructor.

BUS 831-4 Industrial RelationsNegotiation, arbitration, collective agreements, workstoppages, labor-management co-operation.

BUS 836-4 Human Resource Management ITopics covered include human resource planning,recruiting, selection, organizational entry, andtraining. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

BUS 837-4 Human Resource Management IITopics covered include performance evaluation, payequity, and compensation/reward systems.Prerequisite: BUS 839 or permission of theinstructor.

BUS 839-4 Organizational Assessment andPlanned ChangeCurrent theory, research and practice inorganizational diagnosis and planned change.Prerequisite: advanced undergraduate course workin micro and macro organizational behavior.

BUS 845-4 Marketing MeasurementThe generation and analysis of non-accountinginformation from sources both internal and externalto the firm, with the purpose of understanding theuse of such measurements in marketingsegmentation. Prerequisite: BUS 801.

BUS 846-4 Marketing Theory and ModelsThe construction, analysis and application of modelsof marketing phenomena. Prerequisite: BUS 801.

BUS 847-4 Consumer BehaviorA study of the results of consumer interactions withthe forces affecting purchase decisions. Theinfluence of environmental, corporate, andgovernmental factors on consumer behavior and theprocesses of consumer decision-making will beexamined. Prerequisite: BUS 347, 801 or permissionof the instructor.

BUS 848-4 Research in Marketing StrategyResearch in strategy integrates marketing models,competitive marketing theories, and marketingstrategic analysis. Cases and computer simulationsmay be used to demonstrate competitive strategicdecisions. Prerequisite: BUS 801.

BUS 850-4 Theoretical Issues in StrategicManagementThis course investigates the theoretical basis ofstrategic management particularly in the areas ofstrategic decision making, formulation andimplementation. Prerequisite: BUS 578 or equivalent.

BUS 852-4 Researching the Corporation inCanadian SocietyResearch in contemporary theory and methods ofinvestigating and conducting scientific research inCanadian corporations.

BUS 854-4 Business and Government RegulationThe theory and practice of public policy in the area ofindustrial organization. Topics include anti-combines,utility regulation, patent policy, and other policiesdirected at market failure. Prerequisite: ECON 200,or permission of the instructor.

BUS 858-4 Business and the Public InterestSociety requires business to act in the ‘publicinterest’ by means both of explicit (legislated) rulesand implicit social contracts. This course deals withthese social contracts and will include discussions ofemployment policies, investment policies, charitabledonations, environmental concerns and communityservice.

BUS 860-4 Administration of Public EnterprisesHistory, models of organizations of publiccorporations and their divergence from privatecounterparts. Public accountability decision-making,cost-benefit theories.


BUS 862-4 Contemporary Topics in InternationalBusinessThe analysis of specific issues in internationalbusiness/multinational firms, Canada’s regulations,international financial management, internationalmarketing, international operations, foreigninvestment and the international environment.

BUS 871-4 Seminar in Financial AccountingAn in-depth analysis of current literature in financialaccounting theory and practice. Emphasis will beplaced on recent empirical research. Prerequisite:permission of the instructor.

BUS 872-4 Seminar in Managerial AccountingAn integrative course intended to develop anappreciation of the interrelationship of managerialaccounting and analytical, behavioral andtechnological considerations in analysis and designof control systems. Emphasis will be placed onempirical research. Prerequisite: permission of theinstructor.

BUS 873-4 History of Accounting ThoughtAn advanced course that traces the evolution ofaccounting and relates the historical development topresent accounting theory and practice. Prerequisite:undergraduate accounting theory.

BUS 874-4 Advanced Topics in AccountingSelected advanced topics in accounting. Acontinuation of 871 and 872 with emphasis on theinterrelation between financial and managerialaccounting. Particular attention will be devoted topresent and developing problem areas and theresearch related to those problems. Prerequisite:BUS 871 and 872, or permission of the instructor.

BUS 875-4 International AccountingComparative systems of accounting. Evolution ofmultinational business and accounting implications.Prerequisite: BUS 871 and 346, or permission of theinstructor.

BUS 876-4 Decision Support SystemsDesign and application of computer-basedinformation systems to support managerial decisionmaking in organizations.

BUS 881-4 Trade Policy and ManagementThis course examines the impact of the NorthAmerican Free Trade Agreement on domestic andinternational regulation of business, and theimplications for North American businessmanagement in the 1990s and the 21st century.Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

BUS 882-4 Doing Business with the Pacific RimCountriesThe course seeks to examine the opportunities andchallenges of doing business with the Pacific Rimcountries. Topics include the analysis of foreigninvestment climate, business negotiations andmarketing strategies. Prerequisite: permission of theinstructor.

BUS 883-4 International Business andMultinational EnterprisesThe course identifies theories, information andresearch findings which are useful in understandingdifferent aspects of managing multinationaloperations, such as foreign investment, organizationand control. Prerequisite: permission of theinstructor.

BUS 884-4 Comparative ManagementThe course compares and contrasts similarities anddifferences in management styles and practicesacross countries. It seeks to develop an appreciationof what it is like to work with people from othercultures. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

BUS 885-4 International Human ResourceManagementThe course seeks to identify how cultural differencesaffect the practice of international human resourcemanagement; and to understand the linkagebetween international human resource strategy,

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organizational structure and corporate strategy.Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

BUS 886-4 Management of International FirmsThis course deals with strategic requirements for themanagement of multinational corporations. Firm-specific and institutional challenges facing globalmanagers in formulating and implementing profitablestrategies are also discussed. Prerequisite: BUS 883.

BUS 887-4 Entry Strategies for InternationalMarketsProduct-market entry decisions as well as choices onforeign market entry mode (exports, licensing, directinvestment, etc.) are discussed. This course alsodeals with co-operate alliances in internationalbusiness. Prerequisite: BUS 883.

BUS 897-4 Directed ReadingsSupervised reading and report preparation in aparticular field of specialization.

BUS 898-0 MBA ThesisBUS 900-4 Methodology Seminar/ResearchWorkshopThis course, which will meet twice weekly, will devoteone half to an examination of methodologicalapproaches including selection, planning andconduct of research and philosophy of science andone half to attendance at faculty and graduatestudent workshop presentations. The methodologysection of the course is intended to place students’research methodology in a broader context for criticalevaluation. The workshop section will requirestudents to present their own research finding forcritical evaluation. Prerequisite: completion of priorrequired research courses, or permission of theinstructor.

BUS 901-4 Selected Topics in BusinessAdministrationBUS 902-4 Selected Topics in BusinessAdministrationBUS 903-4 Selected Topics in BusinessBUS 904-4 Selected Topics in BusinessBUS 905-4 Selected Topics in BusinessAdministrationBUS 906-4 Selected Topics in BusinessAdministrationBUS 907-4 Selected Topics in BusinessBUS 908-4 Selected Topics in BusinessBUS 909-4 Selected Topics in BusinessBUS 910-4 Selected Topics in BusinessBUS 999-0 MBA Project

Executive MBA Program2400 Harbour Centre, (604) 291-5013 Tel,(604) 291-5122 Fax, http://www.harbour.sfu.ca/EMBA, [email protected]

DirectorDr. D. Shapiro, 2400 Harbour Centre,(604) 291-5013

Associate DirectorMs. S. Burns, 2400 Harbour Centre, (604) 291-5013

The executive MBA program offers the skills, insightsand frameworks that experienced, high-potentialmanagers need to prepare for the next phase of theircareers. The program takes a general managementperspective, focusing on organizational and decision-making processes that cut across functionaldivisions.It is designed for those who wish to expandtheir potential and develop the strategic and globalperspective required of tomorrow’s senior managers.Using a cohort model where students take courses inthe same sequence, the program encouragesstudent interaction and co-operation; study groupsand project teams are an important aspect of thelearning experience.

Because executive MBA students pursue full timecareers, classes meet either two nights a week(weeknight program) or alternate weekends all day

Friday and Saturday (weekend residential program).All classes are held at Simon Fraser University atHarbour Centre centrally located in downtownVancouver. Students in the weekend residentialprogram have Friday night accommodation providedas part of tuition. Students take two courses persemester, completing the course work in two years.Both programs begin in September. There is a onemonth break between semesters. Immediatelyfollowing acceptance in May, all students participatein a preparatory skills module that includesNumeracy and the Electronic University. At the sametime, students with no microeconomics trainingshould review our recommended self study guide.

Admission RequirementsApplicants will be considered for admission to theprogram based on the following criteria.• current business experience, with four to five years

in management positions• GMAT (graduate management admission test)

results• academic qualifications, including an undergraduate

degree (B average) or a professional designation(ie CA, CMA, CGA, PEng)*

• letters of reference

*While priority will be given to applicants with auniversity degree or a professional designation, alimited number of applicants may be admitted who donot hold a formal degree but possess exceptionalbusiness management qualifications.

The application deadline is April 15 for Septemberenrolment in the same year. In order to have yourapplication reviewed for the September enrolment,you must have written the GMAT by April 1.

All students must demonstrate proficiency inmathematics and analytical writing skills. Studentsmay also wish to prepare for the program bydeveloping the following proficiencies: computerskills, using a PC in a Windows environment withMicrosoft Word and Excel applications; reading andcomprehension skills; and business and reportwriting.

For program requirements, see Faculty of BusinessAdministration in the Graduate Studies section.

For more information, phone (604) 291-5013, fax(604) 291-5122 or e-mail [email protected].

Degree Completion RequirementsStudents must complete 12 courses, two of whichare electives, with a minimum B grade average, andshould expect to spend 25-30 hours a week on theirstudies. Electives in the past two years haveincluded: managing information systems; managinginnovation; conflict management; negotiations;managing new ventures; and a leadership and groupdevelopment laboratory. In place of the 600 levelMBA course offerings listed below, students maysubstitute, with the prior consent of the executiveMBA graduate program committee, equivalentgraduate course work from any department in SimonFraser University. Prior approval is not required forstudents to substitute 800 level BUS or BUECcourses as electives. In extraordinary circumstances,and with the prior permission of the executive MBAgraduate program committee, students may alter thecourse load of two courses per semester.

Weeknight and Weekend ResidentialProgram ScheduleSemester 1 fallMBA 651-5 Managerial EconomicsMBA 681-5 Interpersonal Behavior in Organizations

Semester 2 springMBA 632-5 Operations ResearchMBA 603-5 Organization and Management


Semester 3 summerMBA 670-5 Accounting for Decision Making and

ControlElective

Semester 4 fallMBA 606-5 Financial ManagementMBA 615-5 Marketing Management

Semester 5 springMBA 607-5 Business PolicyMBA 691-5 Business, Government and Society

Semester 6 summerMBA 696-5 Seminar in Strategic AnalysisElective

Executive MBA Program CoursesMBA 603-5 Organization and ManagementAnalysis of organizational structures and processesappropriate for different economic, industry, markets,technologies and product/service conditions.Applications of management theory to current issuesassociated with organizational adaption andperformance.

MBA 604-5 Organizational Change andDevelopmentAn examination of the concepts, principles andassumptions of organization development.

MBA 606-5 Financial ManagementFinance is the study of investments: theseinvestments are made by firms in their operativeactivities and by persons in their financial portfolios.

MBA 607-5 Business StrategyAnalysis of strategic issues affecting the success ofthe total enterprise and business units. The courseincludes industry analysis, internal analysis of thefirms’ skills, resources and capabilities, corporateand business level strategies, the process of doingstrategic analysis, the relationship between strategyand management, and the basic design of a plan ofimplementation for a strategic plan.

MBA 610-5 Directed Studies in BusinessAdministrationIndividual study with a faculty member. The courseoutline must be approved by the graduate programcommittee.



MBA 615-5 Marketing ManagementAn analysis of the strategic consideration ofmarketing management and their impact on the firmand its competitors.

MBA 621-5 Management Information SystemsA seminar format will be used to discuss theconcepts and frameworks essential to the effectivemanagement of information technology. Our focuswill be on the strategic role that information systemsplay in organizations, their structure andcomponents, and various perspectives on how toplan and manage this technology.

MBA 632-5 Operations ResearchQuantitative methods to cope with problems ofcomplexity, uncertainty, and lack of information inorganizational decision-making.

MBA 634-5 Business ForecastingModern forecasting methods applied to a variable ofinterest to the student and his employer. Studentstaking the course must have access to at least 5years of monthly data or 12 years of quarterly dataon the variable to be forecast. Generally, the paper

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written for this course will provide the basis for theMBA project.

MBA 651-5 Managerial EconomicsThe application of modern microeconomic theory toproblems of managerial decision-making. Theimportance of both economic models andquantitative applications are explained. Topicsinclude demand, cost and productivity analysis; theanalysis of market structure and firm strategy;international competition and trade; organizationaleconomics; and the analysis of risk, uncertainty andinformation.

MBA 660-5 Special Topics in BusinessAdministrationCourse content varies from semester to semester.Specific course outlines and bibliographies mustreceive prior approval of the graduate programcommittee.




MBA 670-5 Accounting for Decision Making andControlAnalysis of financial statements and their role inevaluation of the firm, and of internal financialinformation and its function in planning, control andperformance evaluation.

MBA 681-5 Interpersonal Behavior inOrganizationsInterpersonal relations and group dynamics inorganizational life. Development of perceptual andcommunication skills in small groups. Leadershiptheory and work group behavior.

MBA 688-5 Industrial RelationsCollective bargaining, the collective agreement, workstoppages, arbitration and the legal environment.

MBA 689-5 Special Topics in BusinessAdministrationCourse content varies from semester to semester.Specific course outlines and bibliographies must

receive prior approval of the graduate programcommittee.

MBA 690-5 The Canadian EconomyAn investigation of Canadian economic issues andproblems, with particular emphasis on their impacton business decisions.

MBA 691-5 Business and GovernmentThe purpose of the course is to survey what is – andshould be – the relationship between governmentand private market agents. The course examinesmarket failures as a rationale for public interventioninto markets, and introduces public choice theories ofpolitical decision-making (the theory of governmentfailure). Alternate public policies to influence marketbehaviour are surveyed. The use of techniques suchas cost-benefit analysis to measure the effectivenessof government intervention is reviewed.

MBA 695-5 Methods of ResearchMethods and aims of business research and how itcontributes to effective management.

MBA 696-5 Applied Project AnalysisStudents will undertake a strategic firm analysis orpublic policy analysis (public sector students).Students may undertake other types of projects withpermission of the executive MBA director. Theproject is submitted to the library. Prerequisites: MBA607, MBA 691.


MBA 699-5 Research ProjectExecution of research project under facultysupervision. No formal classes.

Joint Master in BusinessAdministration and NaturalResource ManagementFor information about this program, see the Schoolof Resource and Environmental Management in theGraduate Studies section.

Graduate Diploma in BusinessAdministrationThis program is available for students who havealready completed a bachelor degree from arecognized university in an area other than businessadministration or commerce. Under exceptionalcircumstances, applicants with significant experience


plus a recognized post-secondary certification maybe accepted into the program.

The program consists of eight courses totalling atleast 27 credit hours from the courses listed below.The courses will generally be offered to cohortgroups on site or through electronic delivery, andstudents will be expected to proceed through aspecified set of ocurses with their cohort group.

Students who do well in the program may considerapplying to the master of business administrationprogram. The normal application procedure for thatprogram will apply. At the discretion of the MBAprogram, equivalent 500 level courses may bewaived for students who have completed thisgraduate diploma program.

Graduate Diploma ProgramCoursesBUS 550-2 Financial AccountingConcepts and principles in financial accounting fromthe user perspective.

BUS 551-2 Managerial AccountingThe use of accounting information for managerialdecisions. Prerequisite: BUS 550 or equivalent.

BUS 552-4 Managerial EconomicsApplications of economic theory to businessproblems.

BUS 553-2 Quantitative Business MethodsThe use of quantitative or statistical techniques inmanagerial decision making.

BUS 554-2 Management Information SystemsThe design and implementation of informationsystems to provide appropriate and timelyinformation to management.

BUS 555-4 Managerial FinanceAn overview of investment and financing decisions ofthe firm, including valuation, capital expenditures,financial markets, dividend and financial policy.Prerequisite: BUS 550 and 553 or equivalent.

BUS 556-4 Marketing ManagementAn introduction to the application of pricing,promotion, channel selection and product planning tomarketing decisions.

BUS 557-4 Human Relations Management/Organization BehviourIssues in the behaviour of people in organizations,and human resource management practices thatinfluence employee behaviour.

BUS 558-3 Special TopicsBUS 559-4 Special Topics

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Faculty of EducationGraduate Education

educational policy and practice, specifically, theimpact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms oneducational policy, normative structure of teaching,use of discretion in administrative decision-making,judicial use of US case law in post-Chartereducational litigation in Canada, judicial decisions,legal norms and professional compliance in schoolsJ. Martin – psychology of education, counsellingpsychology, theoretical psychologyM. McClaren – environmental education, scienceeducation, problem solving and decision making,especially in context of environmental problems.Impact of new information technologies andchanging work/recreational patterns on schoolingand adult educationA.A. Obadia – French education, second languagelearning, French immersion, applied linguistics, erroranalysis, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, multimedia, bilingualismT.J. O’Shea – mathematics education includingcurriculum development, problem solving,applications, and evaluation, large scale assessmentand test development, teacher in-service educationS. Richmond – visual arts education, aestheticeducationG.P. Sampson – teaching English as a secondlanguage; the origin and development of thescientific registers of the English languageJ. Scott – reading and language development,vocabulary instruction, cognition, early literacy,teacher educationY. Senyshyn – philosophical analysis applied tocreative live musical performance and aesthetictheory, problem of language applied to music,education and musical criticismS. Smith – physical education, phenomenologicalinquiry, pedagogical theory, and children’s playinteractionsJ. Thompson – counselling, close relationships,career developmentK. Toohey – minority language education,ethnography, socio-cultural theory, language andsocial contextS. Wassermann – teacher education, curriculum andinstruction, emphasis on curriculum and programdevelopment, instructional strategies, teaching forthinking, teaching by the case methodM. F. Wideen – science education, curriculumevaluation and implementation, in-service andchange in education, teacher educationP. H. Winne – educational psychology, particularlyself-regulated learning, adaptive computertechologies in educationB.Y.L. Wong – intervention research on connectionsbetween reading and writing, social problems in LDadolescents, metacognition and motivationR. Zazkis – mathematics educationM. Zola – language and language learning: thelanguage arts, literature for children and youngpeople, literary criticism, writing for children, learningand teaching, phenomenological inquiry

Graduate Degrees OfferedMaster of ArtsMaster of EducationMaster of ScienceDoctor of EducationDoctor of Philosophy

The Faculty of Education offers graduate programsleading to MEd, MA, MSc, EdD and PhD degrees inselect fields of scholarly and professional studies.The nature of and requirements for degrees vary bydegree and by field of study.

The MEd is a professional degree signifying theacquisition of advanced knowledge about and

advanced training in educational practice. Minimalrequirements for MEd course work/comprehensiveexam programs is the completion of 35 credit hoursin required and elective courses, plus a finalcomprehensive examination. The content of EDUC883 MEd Comprehensive Examination varies byprogram.

In some programs, the MEd culminates in a projectthat materially and substantially relates theory topractice or that systematically examines a significantproblem in education. Students enrolled in MEdprograms that include a project must successfullycomplete a minimum of 33 credit hours dividedbetween courses (at least 28 credit hours) andEDUC 881 Master’s Project (5 credit hours).

The MA, MSc, EdD and PhD are degrees signifyingthe acquisition of advanced knowledge in thestudent’s field of specialization and advancedcompetence in conducting significant and originalresearch in education.

Minimal requirements for the MA and MSc degreesare successful completion of 33 credit hours ofgraduate work divided between required and electivecourses (at least 23 credit hours) and EDUC 898master’s Thesis (10 credit hours).

Minimal requirements for the PhD degree aresuccessful completion of 30 credit hours of graduatework beyond requirements for a MA or MSc,consisting of 20 credit hours divided among requiredand elective courses and EDUC 899 doctoral Thesis(10 credit hours).

The EdD in educational leadership is a professionaldegree signifying the acquisition of advancedknowledge and expertise in educational leadership.

Minimal requirements for the EdD degree aresuccessful completion of 44 credit hours of graduatework, consisting of 34 credit hours divided amongrequired and elective courses and EDUC 899 Thesis(10 credit hours).

AdmissionsRefer to the Graduate General Regulations, section1.3 for the University’s admission requirements.Under exceptional circumstances, applicants who donot meet these general requirements may beconsidered for admission if they demonstratesuperior scholarly or professional achievements.

In addition to criteria for admission as a graduatestudent to the University, applicants to graduateprograms in the Faculty of Education are judged onthe following criteria.• academic excellence• knowledge or demonstrated expertise in areas

relevant to the chosen program of study• communicative competence• capacity for self directed study• personal commitment to completing the program in

a timely manner

In addition to the University’s and the Faculty ofEducation’s application forms, applicants mustsubmit• a 500-word essay explaining why they wish to

pursue graduate work in their chosen program• one recent academic paper that involves sustained

argument• three letters of reference completed by scholars or

professionals who know the applicant’s potential tocomplete graduate studies successfully

• a $55 graduate studies application fee payable toSimon Fraser University

A student also may be required to have an interviewand, in special circumstances, may be required toprovide additional proof of eligibility.

8655 Multi Purpose Complex, (604) 291-4787 Tel,(604) 291-4320 Fax,http://www.educ.sfu.ca/gradprogs

DeanR. Barrow BA, MA (Oxf), PhD (Lond)

Graduate Program DirectorS. Richmond CertEd (Alsager), MEd (Nott), PhD(Calg)

Faculty and areas of researchFor a complete list of faculty, see Educationundergraduate section.

H. Bai – philosophy of education, ethics and moraleducation, theories of knowledge, eastern thoughtsS. Bailin – drama education, philosophy of education,aesthetic education, critical thinkingR. Barrow – philosophy of education, moralphilosophy, curriculum theory, teacher educationJ.D. Beynon – multi-cultural/anti-racist education;Canadian education of First Nations, minority groupstudents; career aspirations of minority students (withspecial emphasis on teaching); social context ofeducation; preparation of teachers, administrators towork with students of diverse cultural background;development and implementation of multi-cultural,anti-racist curriculum.J. Blaney – higher education, program development,managementR. Case – social studies, curriculum, critical thinking,curricular integration, law-related education, global/development educationW. Cassidy – social studies, law education,citizenship education, curriculum development andassessment, at risk youth, the ethic of careP.E.F. Coleman – educational governance andparticularly school boards, program and personnelsupervision, policy processes, communityinvolvement, educational finance, cost effectivenessD.H. Dagenais – French language education,bilingualism, multilingualism, applied sociolinguistics,literacy, ethnography, educational changeA.J. Dawson – mathematics educationJ. Dawson – history of education, history ofchildhood, children’s literatureS.C. deCastell – literacy, critical theory, genderequity, gender and technology cultural studies, socio-cultural theoryK. Egan – curriculum, intellectual developmentR.D. Gehlbach – educational play, instructionaltheoryP.P. Grimmett – teacher education and teacherdevelopment, curriculum development andimplementation, educational leadership, teacherresearchA.O. Horvath – family and couple’s counselling,therapeutic relationships, attributional processesL. Kanevsky – education of gifted children,educational psychologyC.B. Kenny – First Nations education, culturalstudies, multicultural counselling, music therapy,human development and the arts, phenomenologicaland qualitative researchL. LaRocque – community, collaboration, ethic ofcaring, leadership, district-school relations,implementation of change, school reform,educational policy, teacher educationL.J. LeMare – social and emotional development,peer relationships and school adjustment in earlychildhoodA.M. MacKinnon – science education, teachereducation, history and philosophy of scienceC.M. Mamchur – theory and curriculum development,secondary English, the writing process, developmentof pre/in service training programs, learning styles,integration of drama, literature and narrative writingM. Manley-Casimir – socio-legal context of

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Admission to graduate study in the Faculty ofEducation is granted to undertake a specific programof study and is competitive within each program.Applications for all programs are reviewed once eachyear, in March and early April. The applicationpackage must be complete and received byFebruary 15 preceding the September in which thegraduate program begins. Decisions are available onApril 15 or the first business day thereafter.Information packages describing programs and theirindividual requirements are available from

Graduate Programs, Faculty of EducationSimon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC, V5A 1S6(604) 291-4787 Tel, (604) 291-4320 Faxhttp://www.educ.sfu.ca/gradprogs

Admission to an IndividualProgramA limited number of applicants wishing to undertakegraduate studies in an area that can not beaddressed in a regularly offered graduate program(see Programs of Study, following) may apply foradmission to an individual program. An IndividualProgram leads to the MA or the MEd with project.

Applications for admission to an individual programmust include the individual study and research plan.The plan specifies a curriculum of required andelective courses. It will involve at least three regularscheduled courses (special topics courses are onlyincluded if specific permission is given via thedirector) and instruction by three different SFUFaculty of Education professors. A member of theFaculty of Education must approve and sign thePlan, thereby agreeing to serve as senior supervisorof the student’s program and the project or thesis.Because consultation with a member of the Facultymay involve revisions to an initial plan and proposal,applicants are encouraged to begin the applicationprocess well in advance of the deadline for receipt ofapplications, February 15.

SupervisionUpon admission to a program, a pro-tem advisor willbe appointed by the director of graduate programs.The pro tem advisor offers counsel regarding electivecourse work and, in those programs requiring aproject or thesis, about selecting a committee tosupervise this work. For additional information onsupervisory committees, refer to the GraduateGeneral Regulations, section 1.6.

Research CompetenceRequirementMA students must demonstrate researchcompetence appropriate to the proposed research tothe satisfaction of their supervisory committee. Suchcompetence can be demonstrated in different areas,e.g. research design, quantitative and/or qualitativeanalysis, conceptual analysis, legal analysis,historiography, inter alia. In cases where thesupervisory committee deems it necessary, thecommittee may require the student to acquireadequate competence through prescribed means(such as a course).

Residence RequirementsRefer to the Graduate General Regulations, section1.7.

Examining Procedures

MEd Comprehensive ExaminationThe comprehensive examination will be based onthree essay questions set by associated faculty in

consultation with the student. A follow up oralexamination may be required at the discretion of thereading committee. The results of the examinationwill be made available to students prior to the end ofthe semester in which it is taken. Students who failthe examination will be asked to take it again. Astudent who fails a second time will be required towithdraw.

MEd ProjectBefore the end of the fourth semester in residence,the student will normally present a written projectproposal to the pro-tem advisor or the chosen seniorsupervisor. Following consultation, the student willseek a second member to complete the supervisorycommittee. A project report will be read by bothmembers of the supervisory committee. Threeoutcomes are possible.

• The project may be passed.• The project may be judged marginally inadequate.

In this case, the student will be required toundertake specific supplementary work (such asproviding an alternative analysis of evidence ordata, incorporating further information) andresubmit the project. If the revised project is judgedadequate by the supervisory committee, the projectwill be passed.

• The project may be failed, and the candidaterequired to withdraw from the University.

MA and MSc ThesisA thesis proposal normally is submitted before theend of the fourth semester in residence or thesecond registration in the thesis, the student willnormally present a written thesis proposal to the pro-tem advisor or the chosen senior supervisor.Following consultation, the student will seek asecond member to complete the supervisorycommittee. Once the thesis proposal is approved bythe full supervisory committee, the student proceedsto complete the thesis. The thesis will be examinedas prescribed in the Graduate General Regulations,sections 1.9 and 1.10.

PhD Comprehensive ExaminationNormally, students in a PhD program must write acomprehensive examination after completingrequired courses and before enrolling in EDUC 899PhD Thesis. The examination consists of writtenresponses to questions set by the student’sproposed thesis supervisory committee addressingthree areas: theory, research methods, and thestudent’s field of specialization. Students write theexamination in a seven day period with the soleprohibition governing the examination being that thestudent may not consult with any person about theexamination during the examination period.

Each of the student’s responses to the areasexamined is evaluated on a pass or fail basis by allmembers of the student’s proposed thesissupervisory committee plus one other facultymember designated by the director of graduateprograms. Readers annotate the student’sexamination paper, fully justify their mark, and signthe examination paper. An area failed by two or morereaders is considered a failed area. All three areasmust be passed to receive a pass on thecomprehensive examination.

Readers’ marks will be returned to the seniorsupervisor of the student’s supervisory committeewithin 10 working days from the close of theexamination period. Within two working daysthereafter, the senior supervisor will collate theresults and communicate them to the director ofgraduate programs who will notify the student. At thedetermination of the senior supervisor, an oralexamination by the reading committee of thestudent’s written responses may be required.

If the student passes the comprehensive examinationbut results indicate minor deficiencies in specificareas, the student will be required to remedy these tothe satisfaction of the senior supervisor throughfurther course work (such as a Directed Readingscourse). A student who fails one or more areas on afirst comprehensive examination may take a secondexamination covering the failed area(s). Students willwrite the second examination in a two day periodwith the sole prohibition governing the examinationbeing that the student may not consult with anyperson about the examination during the examinationperiod. A student will be required to withdraw after asecond failure of the comprehensive examination.

PhD ThesisNormally before the end of the sixth semester inresidence, the student will present a written thesisproposal to the pro-tem advisor or the chosen seniorsupervisor. Following consultation, the student willseek other members to complete the supervisorycommittee, which must consist of at least threemembers. A thesis proposal seminar is thenscheduled. Members of the candidate’s supervisorycommittee attend this seminar, and they and thestudent arrange for other interested students andfaculty to attend as well. The supervisory committee,along with the candidate, will review the futurecourse of the thesis research in light of commentsand criticisms forthcoming at this seminar.Upon approval of the supervisory committee, thecompleted thesis will be examined as prescribed inthe Graduate General Regulations, sections 1.9 and1.10.

EdD Comprehensive ExaminationStudents in the EdD program must write acomprehensive examination after completingrequired courses, i.e. normally at the end of theirsecond year, and before enrolling in EDUC 899-10.The examination consists of written responses toquestions set by the student’s proposed thesissupervisory committee addressing three areas:theory, research methods, and the student’s field ofspecialization.

EdD ThesisNormally before the end of the seventh semester, thestudent will present a written thesis proposal to thepro-tem advisor or the chosen senior supervisor.Following consultation, the student will seek othermembers to complete the supervisory committee,which must consist of at least three members, one ofwhom will normally be a suitably qualifiedprofessional educator from the world of practice. Thesupervisory committee, along with the candidate, willreview the future course of the thesis research inlight of comments and criticisms forthcoming at thisseminar.

Upon approval of the supervisory committee, thecompleted thesis will be examined as prescribed inthe Graduate General Regulations, sections 1.9 and1.10.

Graduate Off-Campus ProgramsGrounded on the integration of knowledge withprofessional practice, graduate programs offer MEd(course work/comprehensive examination) degreesin the areas of administrative leadership, andcurriculum and instruction. Classes occur everysecond weekend during a given semester andstudents attend classes on campus for two summersessions. The program is based in variouscommunities around the province and combinesrecognition of local needs with the demands ofregular graduate program courses. Groups andindividuals interested in the program should contactGeoff Madoc-Jones, (604) 291-4168 or [email protected]

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Programs of Study for a Master’sDegree

Administrative LeadershipThis program leads to the MA or MEd degree. It is alate afternoon-evening program offered to practisingand prospective educational administrators. It isusually pursued as a general program that promotesthe acquisition of the knowledge and skills needed tofunction effectively in increasingly complexeducational settings.

Students must complete the following requiredcourse for either degree option.

EDUC 813-5 Organizational Theory and Analysis inEducation

MEd RequirementsStudents will normally be admitted to the MEd coursework/comprehensive exam option. This optionrequires the completion of 36-40 credit hours or eightcourses in total.

Students will choose five courses from the following.

EDUC 803-5 Educational Program SupervisionEDUC 815-5 Administrative, Legal and Financial

Bases of EducationEDUC 817-5 The Political and Social Environmental

of Public EducationEDUC 818-5 Administrative Leadership of

Educational PersonnelEDUC 830-5 Implementation of School ProgramsEDUC 831-5 Seminar in Philosophy and Educational

TheoryEDUC 838-5 Judgment in Administrative Decision-

MakingEDUC 855-5 Multicultural and Race Relations

Education: Policy Development and ProgramImplementation

In addition, MEd students may choose two electivesto complete course work requirements prior to thecomprehensive exam.

MA RequirementsStudent admitted to the MEd course work/comprehensive exam option may, on the explicitrecommendation of the senior supervisor, transferinto an MA program. The MA route requires EDUC813 and a minimum of four courses drawn from theabove list followed by the completion of a researchthesis. In the MA route, students will be required todemonstrate appropriate research competence; thismay necessitate taking course work in researchmethods:EDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in Educational

ResearchEDUC 864-5 Research Designs in EducationEDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in Educational

Research

Curriculum and InstructionThis program leads to the MA or MEd course work/comprehensive exam degree. It is a late afternoon-evening program offered to students who wish tostudy current literature and research in education,and to use schools and classrooms as learninglaboratories in which to apply and test thisknowledge. The program also offers teachersopportunities to update their knowledge base in theirsubject or grade level, and fields of specialization.This program can be pursued as a general programor can focus on an area of specialization. Areas ofspecialization include, for example, Frencheducation, second language education, learningdisabilities and reading. Each specialization area isdefined by a particular selection and sequence ofcourse work lodged within the general structure forgraduate studies in curriculum and instruction.

Students are required to take at least three of thefollowing courses. Only one of EDUC 863, 864 or867 may be counted towards the three courses.

EDUC 816-5 Developing Educational ProgramsEDUC 820-5 Educational Objectives and Teaching

StrategiesEDUC 821-5 Philosophical Issues in Classroom

PracticesEDUC 822-5 Evaluation of Educational PracticeEDUC 823-5 Curriculum and Instruction in an

Individual Teaching SpecialityEDUC 830-5 Implementation of School ProgramsEDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in Edcuational

ResearchEDUC 864-5 Research Design in EducationEDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in Edcuational

Research

Additional courses, which are core courses forspecializations in curriculum and instruction, includesome of the following.

EDUC 804-5 Selected Problems in EducationalTechnology

EDUC 811-5 Fieldwork IEDUC 819-5 Studies in Teacher-Student InteractionEDUC 826-5 The Reading ProcessEDUC 827-5 Individual Differences in LearningEDUC 828-5 Instructional Practices in ReadingEDUC 829-5 Contemporary Issues in Learning

DisabilitiesEDUC 832-5 Teaching Composition:Research and

PracticeEDUC 851-5 Computer-based LearningEDUC 857-5 Issues and Topics in Environmental

EducationEDUC 858-5 Contemporary Research and

Classroom Practices in French Immersion

Arts EducationThis program leads to a master of education coursework/comprehensive exam (MEd). Students maymove to the MA after completing four courses.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 35credit hours and a final comprehensive examinationincluding the following.

Foundational Studiesall ofEDUC 848-5 Ideas and Issues in Aesthetic

EducationEDUC 849-5 Artists, Society and Arts EducationEDUC 850-5 Creativity and Education

Curriculum Areasall ofEDUC 852-5 Education and Dramatic ArtEDUC 868-5 Curriculum Theory and Art EducationEDUC 869-5 Music Education as Thinking in Sound

ElectivesStudents must complete one course from the Facultyof Education or from the School for theContemporary Arts. These include the following.

FPA 811-5 Interdisciplinary Graduate Seminar IFPA 883-5 Studio in FPA IFPA 887-5 Selected Topics in Fine and Performing

ArtsFPA 889-5 Directed Study in Fine and Performing

Arts

The course chosen must be justified by reference tothe student’s educational background, goals and tothe relevance and coherence of the electives inrelation to the rest of the program.

Comprehensive Examination/ThesisA final comprehensive exam is required for MEdstudents. A thesis is required for MA students.

Secondary Mathematics EducationThis program leads to the MSc (thesis) degree orMEd (course work/comprehensive exam) degree inthe teaching of secondary school mathematics. It isoffered jointly by the Faculty of Education and theDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics. Theprogram is designed for a cohort of students.

For the MSc (thesis) degree, as well as writing athesis which will be supervised by a member of theFaculty of Education or the Department ofMathematics and Statistics, students are required tocomplete 25 credit hours of course work notedbelow. Students pursuing the MEd (course work)option will, in addition to taking the 25 credit hours ofcourse work noted below, take a minimum of 10credit hours of graduate electives in Education and/or Mathematics, and a comprehensive examination.Students will select which degree option they prefer,in consultation with faculty members.

Core CoursesEDUC 844-5 The Research Basis of Mathematics

EducationEDUC 846-4 Foundations of Mathematics EducationEDUC 847-4 Teaching and Learning MathematicsMATH 603-4 Foundations of MathematicsMATH 604-4 GeometryMATH 605-4 Mathematical Modelling

Intermediate and ElementaryMathematics EducationThis program leads to the MA or MEd course work/comprehensive exam degree. The program isintended to meet the needs of practising teachers,who have assignments in the elementary andintermediate grades. The requirements for the MA inmathematics education include course work with aminimum of 25 credit hours in education andmathematics and a master’s thesis (10 credits). MEdstudents are required to complete a minimum of 35credit hours of which 25 are core courses, with aminimum of 10 hours of electives in education and/ormathematics and a comprehensive examination.After the first four program courses are completed,the student, in consultation with faculty members, willchoose either the MA or MEd option.

Core CoursesEDUC 844-5 The Research Basis of Mathematics

EducationEDUC 845-4 Learning Mathematics with ComputersEDUC 846-4 Foundations of Mathematics EducationEDUC 847-4 Teaching and Learning MathematicsMATH 601-4 Discovering Mathematics IMATH 602-4 Discovering Mathematics II

ElectivesThe remaining courses are selected from graduatelevel courses in the Faculty of Education or in theDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics.

Counselling PsychologyThis program leads to the MA degree. It is offered tostudents interested in careers as counsellors inschools, colleges, and community agencies.Students pursue a general program withopportunities for specialization provided in coursework and field work.

Students in the counselling program must complete aminimum of 34 hours of course work and a thesis orproject. All students must complete the corerequirements listed below. In addition, students mustcomplete a minimum of two courses frommethodology and/or specialization.

MA CoreEDUC 811-5 Fieldwork IEDUC 812-5 Fieldwork IIEDUC 862-3 Individual Assessment ProceduresEDUC 870-5 Theories of CounsellingEDUC 874-5 Counselling Skills and Strategies

Students must also complete one methodologyresearch course selected by the senior supervisor inconsultation with the student.

MA MethodologyEDUC 822-5 Evaluation of Educational PracticeEDUC 861-3 Educational Measurement Theory and

Application


EDUC 864-5 Research Designs in EducationEDUC 865-5 Advanced Topics in Educational Data

AnalysisEDUC 867-5 Qualitative methods in Educational

Research

MA SpecializationEDUC 860-5 Contemporary Instructional PsychologyEDUC 871-5 Family CounsellingEDUC 873-4 Vocational CounsellingEDUC 875-5 Therapeutic InstructionEDUC 876-5 Cognitive Intervention Research

Another option of the counselling psychologyprogram leads to the course work/comprehensiveexam professional MEd degree designed forstudents who wish to become counsellors in thepublic school system. The program consists of threeparts: seven core courses, four elective courseschosen from a specified list, and a comprehensiveexam.

MEd CoreStudents must complete all of the followingEDUC 811-5 Fieldwork lEDUC 812-5 Fieldwork llEDUC 862-3 Individual Assessment ProceduresEDUC 864-5 Research Designs in EducationEDUC 870-5 Theories of CounsellingEDUC 874-5 Counselling Skills and StrategiesEDUC 877-5 Contemporary School Counselling

MEd ElectivesStudents must complete four courses, selected withan advisor, from the following.

EDUC 803-5 Educational Program SupervisionEDUC 805-5 Social Development in the Primary

School ContextEDUC 819-5 Studies in Teacher-Student InteractionEDUC 829-5 Contemporary Issues in Learning

DisabilitiesEDUC 833-5 Seminar in Social and Moral Philosophy

and EducationEDUC 839-5 Western Perspectives on Childhood,

Child-Rearing and EducationEDUC 860-5 Contemporary Instructional PsychologyEDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in Educational

ResearchEDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in Educational

ResearchEDUC 871-5 Family CounsellingEDUC 873-4 Vocational CounsellingEDUC 875-5 Therapeutic InstructionEDUC 876-5 Cognitive Intervention ResearchEDUC 970-5 Systems and Paradigms in the

Psychology of Education

MEd Comprehensive ExaminationStudents take a comprehensive examination after thecompletion of the coursework and practica. Theexamination will be set by the faculty membersassociated with the program, in association with theDirector, and will have two components: a) ethicsand b) professional practice.

Psychology of EducationThis program leads to the MA degree. It is designedfor students interested in studying theories, basicand applied research, and research method in thepsychology of education. A brochure describing theprogram is available from the Graduate ProgramsOffice, Faculty of Education. Students admitted to theMA program may apply to transfer to the PhDprogram in psychology of education uponsuccessfully completing MA course work asdescribed below and apply course credits andresidence accumulated in the MA program to thePhD program. (See also section 1.7 of the GraduateGeneral Regulations.) Students may apply fortransfer credit if graduate work completed at anotherinstitution duplicates courses in this program.

CoreRequired coursesEDUC 840-0 Graduate SeminarEDUC 860-5 Contemporary Instructional PsychologyEDUC 864-5 Research Designs in Educationand one ofEDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in Educational

ResearchEDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in Educational

Research

Theoryone ofEDUC 805-5 Social Development in the Primary

School ContextEDUC 826-5 The Reading ProcessEDUC 827-5 Individual Differences in LearningEDUC 829-5 Contemporary Issues in Learning

DisabilitiesEDUC 847-4 Teaching and Learning MathematicsEDUC 851-5 Computer-Based LearningEDUC 870-5 Theories of CounsellingEDUC 970-5 Systems and Paradigms in the

Psychology of Education

Applicationone ofEDUC 811-5 Fieldwork IEDUC 828-5 Instructional Practices in ReadingEDUC 871-5 Family CounsellingEDUC 873-4 Vocational CounsellingEDUC 875-5 Therapeutic InstructionEDUC 876-5 Cognitive Intervention ResearchEDUC 971-5 Advanced Topics in the Psychology of

Education

Methodologyone ofEDUC 822-5 Evaluation of Educational PracticeEDUC 861-3 Educational Measurement Theory and

ApplicationsEDUC 862-3 Individual Assessment ProceduresEDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in Educational

ResearchEDUC 865-5 Advanced Topics in Educational Data

AnalysisEDUC 866-5 Advanced Qualitative Research in

EducationEDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in Educational

Research

Programs of Study for a DoctoralDegreeArts EducationThis program leads to the PhD degree. This programis designed for persons interested in becomingscholars and leaders in art education. Students arerequired to complete the following courses.

Educational TheoryEDUC 901-5 Seminar in the History of Educational

TheoryEDUC 902-5 Interdisciplinary Seminar in

Contemporary Educational Theory

Arts CoreEDUC 945-5 Doctoral Seminar in Arts Education

Curriculum SpecializationEDUC 910-5 Directed Readings

ThesisEDUC 899-10 PhD Thesis

Courses in research methodology may be requireddepending upon the student’s research interests.

Curriculum Theory and ImplementationThis program leads to the PhD degree. It requiressuccessful completion of the following course work,amounting to a total of 20 credit hours credit beyondthe requirements for the MA, MSc or MEd.

EDUC 901-5 Seminar in the History of EducationTheory

EDUC 902-5 Interdisciplinary Seminar inContemporary Educational Thought

EDUC 911-5 Colloquium in Curriculum Theory IEDUC 912-5 Colloquium in Curriculum Theory II

The supervisory committee may require further workin the Faculty of Education or other faculties.Students are strongly encouraged to draw additionalcourses from related departments outside the Facultyof Education.

Psychology of EducationThis program leads to the PhD degree. It is designedfor students interested in studying theories, basic andapplied research, and research methods in thepsychology of education. The program is notdesigned to prepare students for registration with theBC College of Psychologists. A brochure describingthe program is available from the Graduate ProgramsOffice, Faculty of Education. Students may apply fortransfer credit if the course is deemed acceptable tothe degree. Exact equivalence of transfer credit is notrequired, providing the courses are assessed assuch.

CoreRequired coursesEDUC 840-0 Graduate SeminarEDUC 860-5 Contemporary Instructional PsychologyEDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in Educational

ResearchEDUC 864-5 Research Designs in EducationEDUC 865-5 Advanced Topics in Educational Data

AnalysisEDUC 970-5 Systems and Paradigms in the

Psychology of EducationEDUC 972-5 Colloquium in the Psychology of

Education

and one ofEDUC 901-5 Seminar in the History of Educational


Contemporary Educational Theory

Theoryone ofEDUC 805-5 Social Development in the Primary

School ContextEDUC 826-5 The Reading ProcessEDUC 827-5 Individual Differences in LearningEDUC 829-5 Contemporary Issues in Learning

DisabilitiesEDUC 847-4 Teaching and Learning MathematicsEDUC 851-5 Computer-Based LearningEDUC 870-5 Theories of Counselling

Applicationtwo ofEDUC 811-5 Fieldwork IEDUC 828-5 Instructional Practices in ReadingEDUC 871-5 Family CounsellingEDUC 873-4 Vocational CounsellingEDUC 875-5 Therapeutic InstructionEDUC 876-5 Cognitive Intervention ResearchEDUC 971-5 Advanced Topics in the Psychology of

Education

Methodologytwo ofEDUC 822-5 Evaluation of Educational PracticeEDUC 861-3 Educational Measurement Theory and

ApplicationsEDUC 862-3 Individual Assessment ProceduresEDUC 866-5 Advanced Qualitative Research in

EducationEDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in Educational

Research

EdD in Educational LeadershipThis program leads to an EdD degree. It is designedfor educational administrators who are working fulltime hence classes are held on long weekends andduring the summer. This degree looks beyond the


notion of educational leadership as the application ofgeneric management techniques; its curriculumseeks to prepare leaders for situations wheretechique is insufficient. The intent of this program isto prepare educational leaders to deal with issuesthat are currently pressing and to understand thedeeper ethical, political, socio-cultural, technological,and educational matters involved.

Courses are divided into four strands of requiredcourses as follows.

Intellectual Foundations (10 credit hours)EDUC 901-5 Seminar in the History of Educational


Contemporary Education Theory

Professional Foundations (18-20 credit hours)EDUC 960-5 Doctoral Seminar: Ethics, Law and

Professional LeadershipEDUC 961-5 Doctoral Seminar: Educational

Governance, Reform and DiversityEDUC 962-5 Organizational Leadership,

Accountability, and the Public Interestand one elective (3 or 5 credit hours)

Research Methods Seminars (6 credit hours)EDUC 950-3 Educational Research Paradigms AEDUC 951-3 Educational Research Paradigms B

Thesis (10 credit hours)Thesis Preparation Seminars (no credit)EDUC 840-0 Graduate Seminar

ThesisEDUC 899-10 Thesis

Graduate CoursesEDUC 702-2 Directed ReadingsEDUC 703-3 Directed ReadingsEDUC 704-4 Directed ReadingsEDUC 705-5 Directed ReadingsEDUC 710-3,4,5 Special TopicsEDUC 711-3,4,5 Special TopicsEDUC 712-3,4,5 Special TopicsEDUC 713-3,4,5 Special TopicsEDUC 714-3,4,5 Special TopicsEDUC 720-3,4,5 Special TopicsEDUC 721-3,4,5 Special TopicsEDUC 722-3,4,5 Special TopicsEDUC 723-3,4,5 Special TopicsEDUC 724-3,4,5 Special TopicsEDUC 803-5 Educational Program SupervisionThe course systematically examines school basedvariables amenable to administrative manipulationand associated with student achievement.

EDUC 804-5 Selected Problems in EducationalTechnologyEDUC 805-5 Social Development in the PrimarySchool ContextThis course involves an examination of theoretical,empirical and practical literature on social andemotional development in young children and itsapplication to education and school settings.

EDUC 806-5 Selected Problems in HigherEducationEDUC 809-5 Graduate SeminarEDUC 811-5 Fieldwork IEDUC 812-5 Fieldwork IIEDUC 813-5 Organizational Theory and Analysisin EducationStudents examine relevant conceptual and empiricalmaterial drawn from the field of organizational theory,including the nature of formal and informalorganizations, basic models in organizationalanalysis, organizational goals, organizational control,maintenance and change, decision making,communication and organizational effectiveness.

EDUC 815-5 Administrative, Legal and FinancialBases of EducationStudents examine the role of local, provincial andfederal governments in education in terms ofadministrative, legal and financial dimensions withemphasis on present delivery services, constraintsand strategies.

EDUC 816-5 Developing Educational ProgramsStudents analyse theories and learn how to applytechniques for planning, developing, andimplementing programs in schools and otherinstitutions.

EDUC 817-5 The Political and Social Environmentof Public EducationStudents analyse the social and political structure ofeducation in the light of political science theory,including the relationship of the school to the socialstructure.

EDUC 818-5 Administrative Leadership ofEducational PersonnelStudents examine the leadership role of theeducational administrator as it relates to instructionalprogram development, personnel selection anddevelopment, supervision and evaluation of teachingpersonnel, educational change and schoolevaluation, student personnel services andcommunity relations.

EDUC 819-5 Studies in Teacher-StudentInteractionConsideration of systems for analysing teacherinteraction and their use in analysing the student’sown classroom teaching. The course will also dealwith models of instruction designed to achievevarious categories of educational objectives.

EDUC 820-5 Educational Objectives andTeaching StrategiesFocuses on the development of appropriate teachingstrategies to achieve particular educationalobjectives.

EDUC 821-5 Philosophical Issues in ClassroomPracticesPhilosophical examination of assumptions underlyingpractical problems in classroom teaching. Some ofthe main issues examined include: distinguishingteaching, indoctrination, and conditioning; the use ofcompulsion, manipulation, and discipline; student/teacher relationships; child-centered education;alternative education; punishment and behaviormodification. It also focuses on assumptionsunderlying such practices as play, learning bydiscovery, individualized instruction, and openeducation.

EDUC 822-5 Evaluation of Educational PracticeConsideration of procedures used in educationalevaluation; of published test and other measurementdevices; and political, social and philosophical issuesrelating to the evaluation of educational programs.

EDUC 823-5 Curriculum and Instruction in anIndividual Teaching SpecialityAn intensive examination of developments in acurriculum area selected by the student. In additionthe course will deal with major philosophical andhistorical factors that influence the present state andfuture directions of curriculum and instruction.

EDUC 824-5 Seminar in English as a SecondLanguageStudents examine the use of grammars in languageteaching, linguistic influences on learner English,current models in English as a second language, andlearning acquisition.

EDUC 825-5 Curriculum and Instruction inEnglish as a Second LanguageStudents examine the principles underlyingcurriculum design and evaluation materials based onvarious teaching methods. Students will designcurricula for non-native speakers of English.

EDUC 826-5 The Reading ProcessThis course has a decidedly theoretical emphasis.Topics for study include: reading as a physiologicalprocess; psychological models of word processing;models for language and reading comprehension.The literature for this course will draw heavily uponcurrent educational, psycholinguistic andpsychological writings. Prerequisite: EDUC 473 orequivalent.

EDUC 827-5 Individual Differences in LearningStudents will examine current conceptions ofconceptions of individual differences thatcharacterize the heterogeneity of students’ abilities inschool. Educational implications will also beaddressed.

EDUC 828-5 Instructional Practices in ReadingThe history of reading materials and methods will bediscussed, and past and present instructionalpractices in reading evaluated in terms of state-of-the-art knowledge of instructional research; methodsof analysing reading materials will be critiqued.Prerequisite: EDUC 826 or consent of the instructor.

EDUC 829-5 Contemporary Issues in LearningDisabilitiesSelective issues important and current in the learningdisabilities field are examined in depth. The objectiveis to enable students to master a significant body ofknowledge in the learning disabilities field, and toidentify areas of interest for their eventual thesisresearch. Prerequisite: EDUC 422 and 864.

EDUC 830-5 Implementation of School ProgramsThe problems and practices associated withinnovation implementation. Among the concerns tobe discussed are the nature of change in a schoolingcontext; the roles of teachers, administrators, changeagents, and evaluators during implementationproblem solving processes and possible strategiesfor action.

EDUC 831-5 Seminar in Philosophy andEducational TheoryPhilosophical examination of issues related to theschool as an educational institution with social andpolitical connections. Issues examined include: theeducation/schooling/training distinction; thejustification of education; compulsory curriculum;freedom and authority in education; equality ofeducational opportunity; legal-moral questionscentral to educational administration; teachers’/parents’/students’ rights and duties; accountability;and the logic of decision-making.

EDUC 832-5 Teaching Composition: Researchand PracticeThis course leads students to understand, examine,and evaluate research and practice in the teaching ofEnglish composition, stressing a writing process andthe integration of literature and language study.

EDUC 833-5 Seminar in Social and MoralPhilosophy and EducationAn in-depth study of the ethical foundations ofeducation. Areas in education where ethicalquestions arise are identified and elucidated.Classical and modern moral positions are examinedfor their adequacy as theories of moral justification.The topics include the value of education, freedomand equality, and moral and values education.

EDUC 836-5 Advanced Seminar in Epistemologyand EducationAn in-depth study of epistemological issues ineducation, including: concepts of perception,cognition, imagination, memory, understanding,learning and the assessment of learning. Otherquestions dealt with are: What are the various formsof knowledge? What are the implications for corecurriculum? What epistemological assumptionsunderlie current educational practices? Is therelativity of knowledge thesis defensible? Are theclaims of sociology of knowledge sound? What ismeant by: objectivity/knowledge/belief/truth? In what


sense can ‘rationality’ be defended as a centraleducational objective?

EDUC 837-5 Seminar in Education, SocialPhilosophy, and Sociological TheoryAn in-depth study of selected topics in education andsocial philosophy and sociological theory.

EDUC 838-5 Judgment in AdministrativeDecision-MakingStudents examine the exercise of judgment(discretion) as a key element in administrativedecision-making, and investigate the variousdimensions of the exercise of discretion: conceptual,empirical, normative and prescriptive usingperspectives drawn from diverse administrativecontexts.

EDUC 839-5 Studies in the History of Childhoodand Education in the Western WorldThis course will consist of a study of origins of 20thcentury concepts of childhood and their relationshipto child-rearing and education in Europe and NorthAmerica.

EDUC 840-0 Graduate SeminarEDUC 841-3 Graduate SeminarEDUC 844-5 The Research Basis of MathematicsEducationAn examination of critical issues, current researchand research practices in mathematics education.

EDUC 845-4 Learning Mathematics withComputersExperience in incorporating computers inmathematical problem solving, adaptation ofmaterials for use in intermediate mathematicsclassroom.

EDUC 846-4 Foundations of MathematicsEducationAn examination of historical, cultural, andpsychological forces shaping the secondary schoolmathematics curriculum. Current developments inmathematics curriculum and in mathematicseducation research.

EDUC 847-4 Teaching and Learning MathematicsThe theory and practice of mathematics teaching atthe secondary level. Emphasis on the nature of thelearner and the function of the teacher.

EDUC 848-5 Ideas and Issues in AestheticEducationThis course relates critical ideas in aesthetics toquestions concerning the nature, purpose, andprovision of the arts (visual art, music, drama, dance,literature) in education.

EDUC 849-5 Artists, Society and Arts EducationA major survey of the educational theories andpractices of musicians and artists generally frommedieval times to the present. The special focus willbe on modern responses of musicians and artists tomodern demands for mass arts education. Materialwill be drawn from Europe, North America, Asia, andother parts of the world where mass arts educationprovision occurs.

EDUC 850-5 Creativity and EducationThis course involves an exploration of the concept ofcreativity used in educational theory and practice.Through an examination of philosophical writings,psychological studies, first hand accounts ofcreators, biographical and historical material, andworks of art and science themselves, an attempt willbe made to come to grips with some of the problemswhich surround this concept and thereby to evaluateviews about creativity put forth in theoreticalaccounts and exhibited in educational practice.

EDUC 851-5 Computer-Based LearningExamines the roles of computers in education withan emphasis on computer based learning usingmicrocomputers.

EDUC 852-5 Education and Dramatic ArtThis course involves an exploration of basic issuesand questions which underlie the nature and

provision of drama education in the schools. Itincludes a critical examination of the claims made inthe theoretical literature regarding the nature andaims of drama education and an exploration of theimplications for drama education curriculum andpedagogy.

EDUC 855-5 Multicultural and Race RelationsEducation: Policy Development and ProgramImplementationTheory, research, policy development and programimplementation in multicultural and race relationseducation encompass a wide spectrum of areas ofeducational inquiry.

EDUC 857-5 Issues and Topics in EnvironmentalEducationExamines the origins of environmental education, therange of program offerings, and the educationalconcepts which appear to underlie them.Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

EDUC 858-5 Contemporary Research andClassroom Practices in French ImmersionStudents examine studies, reports and articlesrelating to French Immersion methodology,curriculum and program exploration. Students deriveclassroom applications and curriculum changes fromthese studies. Prerequisite: EDUC 481.

EDUC 860-5 Contemporary InstructionalPsychologyCritical analysis and synthesis of recent theoreticaland empirical research in instructional psychologyand cognate areas. Emphasis will be given todesigning effective instructional environments usingprinciples gleaned from behavioral, cognitive, andphenomenological perspectives.

EDUC 861-3 Educational Measurement Theoryand ApplicationsTheories about measuring variables in education.Technical approaches to designing measuringinstruments for norm-referenced and criterion-referenced contexts. Methods for identifying andrelieving problems of measurements in educationsuch as setting standards and bias in selection andclassification. Students who have taken EDUC 872 inprevious semesters may not take this course forcredit.

EDUC 862-3 Individual Assessment ProceduresMethods for gathering and validly interpretingassessments of individuals in educational settings.Intelligence and achievement testing, interviewmethods, observational procedures, case studymethodology. Students who have taken EDUC 872in previous semesters may not take this course forcredit.

EDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in EducationalResearchFocus on critical analysis of quantitative research ineducation. Research studies examined will be basedon exploratory and confirmatory data analysis,including group comparisons and correlations.Students will use calculators and computers for dataanalysis and display. Prerequisite: EDUC 864.

EDUC 864-5 Research Designs in EducationDesigning and interpreting research about education.Introduction to survey techniques, correlationaldesigns, classic experimental and evaluation designsfor investigating causal relations, case studymethods, interpretive approaches to research.Students with credit for EDUC 814 may not take thiscourse for further credit.

EDUC 865-5 Advanced Topics in EducationalData AnalysisAdvanced methods for analysing multivariate data ineducational research: concepts which underliemethods; frailties in methods and means foridentifying them in analyses; using mainframe andmicrocomputer programs and interpreting outputfrom them. Illustrations from educational research

are used throughout. Prerequisite: EDUC 864 and863.

EDUC 866-5 Advanced Qualitative Research inEducationStudents will study in depth various qualitativemethodological approaches to educational research,will develop competence to contribute significantly toknowledge in their particular field of study, and willengage in intensive practice of variousmethodological approaches to qualitative researchintroduced in EDUC 867. Prerequisite: EDUC 864and 867.

EDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in EducationalResearchThis course introduces students to qualitativeresearch in education and examines topics such asidentifying problems, using conceptual frameworks,coding, data analysis, drawing interpretations, andconstructing arguments. Prerequisite: EDUC 864.

EDUC 868-5 Curriculum Theory and ArtEducationThe course examines and relates conceptions ofcreativity and response in the visual arts to thefundamental questions of curriculum theory.

EDUC 869-5 Music Education as Thinking inSoundThis course presents the theory and practice ofmusic education based on theories of auditoryperception, musical theory, and various cross-culturalperspectives on musical behavior.

EDUC 870-5 Theories of CounsellingStudents examine analytic, phenomenological,existential, behavioral and cognitive approaches tocounselling, and the philosophical and personalitytheories upon which they are based.

EDUC 871-5 Family CounsellingStudents discuss models of family dynamics andinstructional interventions applicable by schoolpersonnel in family counselling interactions.Concepts and techniques will be explicated throughdiscussion and simulation. Prerequisite: EDUC 870.

EDUC 873-4 Vocational CounsellingProvides a sound theoretical basis for careercounselling activities. Major vocational theorists willbe discussed along with relevant assessmentconsiderations. Skill will be developed in such areasas utilizing community resources, obtainingvocational information, building a career informationcentre, job search techniques, and procedures forenhancing occupational placement.

EDUC 874-5 Counselling Skills and StrategiesCounselling skills and strategies are analysed,practiced, and critically examined. Counsellordecision-making, counselling effectiveness, andprofessionalism in counselling are also considered.Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

EDUC 875-5 Therapeutic InstructionAn exploration of the role of emotions in learning.The course will detail ways in which the affectivedomain can be accommodated in the context ofteaching and learning to secure a holistic balancewithin the instructional framework. Prerequisite:EDUC 860.

EDUC 876-5 Cognitive Intervention ResearchThis course examines issues in research designed toenhance learners’ cognitive processes. This researchis subsumed under the broad term ‘cognitiveinterventions,’ which in turn, refers to researchpurported to increase learners’ success in learning.The issues examined include the historical context,problems and prospects of cognitive interventions.Prerequisite: EDUC 860.

EDUC 877-5 Contemporary School CounsellingThis course is designed to examine the complex roleof the school counsellor at various levels of the publicschool system. Responsibilities of schoolcounsellors, as well as the knowledge and skills


required to discharge these will be investigated.Topics will also include background knowledge suchas legal and ethical issues, structure of the schooland social services systems, and child development.Specific social and psychological issues of particularrelevance to school counsellors will be covered (e.g.conflict resolution, conducting parent interviews,social skills training, helping teachers deal withchildren with a variety of behavioral challenges suchas hyperactivity and aggressive behavior, the impactof divorce on children, etc.).

EDUC 881-5 Master’s ProjectThe project is a study that may take a variety ofdifferent forms including a survey, case study,extended essay, curriculum development projectinter alia; central to its character is a concern with theapplication of relevant academic knowledge toprofessional practice. The project should normally becompleted and approved in two semesters.

EDUC 883-0 MEd Comprehensive ExaminationThe comprehensive examination is the finalevaluative component of the coursework/comprehensive MEd and is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

EDUC 898-10 Masters ThesisThe thesis is a research investigation designed togenerate and/or examine critically new knowledge inthe theory and/or practice of education. The thesisshould normally be completed and approved in threesemesters.

EDUC 899-10 PhD ThesisEDUC 901-5 Seminar in the History ofEducational TheoryThe historical roots of educational thought areexamined from a broad cultural perspective. Majorworks in disciplines such as philosophy, psychologyand sociology which have had significant impact oneducational theorizing will be studied. Specialattention will be paid to the relationship betweentheory and educational practice.

EDUC 902-5 Interdisciplinary Seminar inContemporary Educational TheoryContemporary educational theories and theories fromsupporting disciplines (e.g., psychology, sociology,philosophy) will be examined and analysed. Therelationships among contemporary theories, currentpractice and educational change will be focal.

EDUC 903-5 Research ApprenticeshipThe apprenticeship is designed to provide thestudent with practical experience in scholarly inquiryin close co-operation with a faculty member in thestudent’s area of specialization.

EDUC 904-5 Fieldwork IIIEDUC 905-5 Fieldwork IVEDUC 907-5 Selected TopicsEDUC 908-5 Selected TopicsEDUC 910-5 Directed ReadingsEDUC 911-5 Colloquium in Curriculum Theory (I)EDUC 912-5 Colloquium in Curriculum Theory (II)EDUC 945-5 Doctoral Seminar in Arts EducationThe course provides a broad theoretical overview ofproblems and ideas associated with the nature andprovision of arts education in the schools.

EDUC 950-3 Educational Research Paradigms AThe broad paradigms encompassing much currenteducational research are examined, with emphasison their philosophical and assumptional bases, aswell as general ethical and methodological issues.Particular attention is paid to the critical reading ofresearch and the implications for educationalleadership. In addition, students begin to identify aresearch topic and to develop a defensible researchorientation.

EDUC 951-3 Educational Research Paradigms BSpecific methodological and ethical issues ofconducting a study within the traditions of currenteducational research are considered, throughexamination of published research and through aclass project. Particular attention is paid to the criticalreading of research and the implications foreducational leadership. In addition, students areexpected to complete a preliminary proposal for theirown doctoral research. Prerequisite: EDUC 950.

EDUC 960-5 Ethics, Law and ProfessionalLeadershipThis seminar examines the ethical and legalenvironment of professional leadership. Specifically,the course addresses moral issues and dilemmasembedded in professional practice includingoccupational and ordinary morality, issues ofdeception and honesty, informed consent, privacyand confidentiality, conflict of interest, individual andcollective responsibility, inter alia. The course will usecases and personal experience as heuristics forlearning. (2-3-0)

EDUC 961-5 Educational Governance, Reformand DiversityThe nature and impact of recent wide-rangingsystemic educational reform in several differentcountries are critically examined, through two majorthemes. One theme is the politics and dynamics ofgovernance, with a particular emphasis onparticipatory forms of political life in a heterogeneoussociety. The other theme is the politics and culture ofdifference, and the development of community whichrespects these differences.

EDUC 962-5 Leadership, Accountability, and thePublic InterestThe special responsibilities of leaders in educationalinstitutions for accountability both to learners and tothe wider community with respect to policies,practices and programs are the focus of this seminar.Contemporary approaches to program assessmentand to ensuring cost-effectiveness in educationalmanagement are applied to cases emerging fromstudent experience.

EDUC 963-5 The Problems of Practice: Seminarin Problem Based LearningThis seminar will use problem based learning(Bridges & Hallinger, 1992) as the heuristic andpedagogy for focusing students on the systematicinvestigation of a practical problem of their ownchoosing. This approach will require the collectionand application of relevant knowledge and skills toresolve problems encountered in the professionalworkplace. (1-2-2)

EDUC 970-5 Systems and Paradigms in thePsychology of EducationA survey of major 20th century systems andparadigms that underlie research and theories ininstructional psychology; addresses learning,cognition, motivation, methods of inquiry, and othercornerstones of the field. Prerequisite: one of EDUC826, 829, 860, 870 or equivalent graduate course.

EDUC 971-5 Advanced Topics in the Psychologyof EducationEDUC 972-5 Colloquium in the Psychology ofEducationSurvey of methods for synthesizing knowledgegleaned from primary and secondary research,including meta-analysis and integrative reviewing.Assignments culminate in presenting a colloquiumabout a topic of the student’s choice to the faculty.

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Faculty of ScienceGraduate Science – Applied and Computational Mathematics

serviced by a wide range of facilities and equipment.The research complement includes 139 facultymembers, some 55 post-doctoral fellows andresearch associates and 350 to 400 graduatestudents.

The facilities include a Molecular Beam Epitaxyfacility, a Bruker FTIR-GC system, a number of NMRmachines including a Bruker AMX 600superconducting high field facility for 1H and othernuclei, a Hewlett Packard 5985 GC massspectrometer with data station, amino acid analyserfacilities for DNA synthesis and automated DNAsequencing and quadrupole gas analyser. X-raygenerators with vertical and full circle goniometers,various electron microscopes and high power lasersare available. There are also comprehensivemachine, glassblowing and electronic workshops.

Biological research is enhanced by the availability offresh and salt water aquarium facilities, insectary,extensive radioisotope facilities, an 11 metreresearch vessel, and various boat and vehicletransport systems. The Bamfield Marine Station,situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island, isavailable as a teaching and research facility formarine biology and oceanography. The MarineStation is operated jointly by the University ofAlberta, University of British Columbia, University ofCalgary, Simon Fraser University and the Universityof Victoria.

Experimental facilities are available at TRIUMF, a500 MeV proton accelerator for the study, forexample, of high energy nuclear reactions, muonchemistry and nuclear decay systems of exoticnuclei. TRIUMF is a joint venture of the University ofAlberta, University of British Columbia, Simon FraserUniversity and the University of Victoria.

Applied andComputationalMathematics Program10512 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-3331,(604) 2914947 Fax, http://www.math.sfu.ca

ChairJ.L. Berggren BSc, MSc, PhD (Wash)

Graduate Program ChairR.A. Lockhart BSc (Br Col), PhD (Calif)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchG.N. Bojadziev* – differential equations; populationdynamics, control dynamicsJ.M. Borwein – optimization, tomography, convexanalysis, nonlinear analysisR. Choksi – calculus of variations, partial differentialequations, and applications to material scienceA. Das – variational techniques; interior solutions ingeneral relativityG.A.C. Graham – viscoeleastic solid mechanicsM.C.A. Kropinski – numerical solutions of non-lineardifferential equations; fluid dynamicsR.W. Lardner* – computational fluid dynamics:oceanography, asymptotic methods, nonlinear wavesE. Pechlaner – relativistic continuum mechanics:approximation methods, self-similarityK. Promislow – partial differential equations,nonlinear waves, invariant manifoldsR.D. Russell – numerical analysis: numerical solutionof differential equations, dynamical systemsC.Y. Shen – electronmagnetic scattering; large-scalescientific computing

E.M. Shoemaker* – environmental mathematics:glaciology, plasticityM. Singh* – nonlinear stability and perturbationmethodsT. Tang – computational fluid dynamics, numericalpartial differential equationsM.R. Trummer – numerical analysis: differentialequations, integral equations

*emeritus

This program is one of the graduate programsoffered by the Department of Mathematics andStatistics.

AdmissionFor admission requirements, refer to the GraduateGeneral Regulations.

Applicants are normally required to submit scores inthe aptitude section and an appropriate advancedsection of the Graduate Record Examinations of theEducational Testing Service.

Applicants with backgrounds in areas other thanmathematics, for example, a bachelor’s degree or itsequivalent in Engineering or Physics may beconsidered suitably prepared for these programs.

Degree RequirementsMSc ProgramA candidate for the MSc degree will normally berequired to obtain a total of 28 credit hours of creditfor course work beyond courses taken for thebachelor’s degree. These 28 hours will consist of acore program containing the six courses listed belowtogether with a further four hours of credit which maybe at the graduate level or at the 400 undergraduatelevel. The six core courses are

MATH 900-4 Advanced Mathematical Methods IMATH 901-4 Advanced Mathematical Methods IIMATH 920-4 Numerical Linear AlgebraMATH 922-4 Numerical Solution of Partial Differential

EquationsMATH 930-4 Fluid DynamicsMATH 935-4 Mechanics of Solids

In addition to this course requirement the student willbe required to complete a project which will normallyinvolve a significant computational component and tosubmit and successfully defend a report on thatproject. This project is intended to be completedwithin about one semester.

PhD ProgramA candidate for the PhD degree will be required toobtain at least a further 8 credit hours of credit forcourse work in graduate level courses beyond therequirements for the MSc degree. Candidates whoare admitted to the PhD program without completinga MSc degree will be required to obtain credit ortransfer credit for an amount of course workequivalent to that obtained by students who firstcomplete a MSc degree.

Candidates for the PhD will normally pass a generalexamination consisting of two stages. In the firststage students will be required to pass anexamination covering a broad range of seniorundergraduate material in applied and computationalmathematics. In the second stage students will berequired to present to their supervisory committee awritten thesis proposal and then to defend thisproposal at an open oral defence. The supervisorycommittee will evaluate the thesis proposal anddefence and either pass or fail the student. Acandidate ordinarily will not be allowed to take either

P9451 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-4590 Tel,(604) 291-3424 Fax, http://www.sfu.ca/~science

DeanC.H.W. Jones BSc, PhD (Manc)

Graduate Degrees OfferedMaster of Pest ManagementMaster of ScienceDoctor of Philosophy

General RegulationsFor admission requirements, registration, residencerequirements and time limit for completion ofdegrees, see Graduate General Regulations.

Admissions

Requirements for the MSc DegreeThe minimum requirements for the masters degreeare those stated in the Graduate GeneralRegulations. Any additional requirements imposed bythe supervisory committee must be satisfied.

Individual departments may require additionalcourses at the graduate level.

Students who, in the opinion of the supervisorycommittee, lack certain prerequisites for graduatecourses may be required to include someundergraduate courses in their programs.

Requirements for the PhD DegreeA PhD candidate must present a thesis embodyingthe results of his/her original research. In addition,the PhD program requires a minimum of 20 credithours of course work beyond the BSc degree. Ofthese 20 hours, at least 15 are to be in graduatecourses numbered in the 800s and the remaining fivemay be chosen from courses at the graduate orupper division undergraduate level within thecandidate’s department or an ancillary department.

These are minimum requirements within the faculty.Individual departments may have additionalrequirements.

Full-Time StudyFull-time study for the MPM, MSc, and PhD degreesnormally is defined as a period of intensive work,during which time not more than 20 hours ofemployment per week may be undertaken by thecandidate. These refer to clock hours either atexternal employment off-campus or employment oncampus as a teaching assistant or researchassistant performing specified duties not directlyrelated to the candidate’s program of study.

Supervisory CommitteeFor information on supervisory committees, refer tothe Graduate General Regulations.

ThesisThe thesis must be presented and lodged in theUniversity Library. Details concerning the final formfor binding are available from the Library.

PhD ExaminationsExaminations may be oral and/or written and allmembers of the committee must certify the results.

For further information and regulations, seeGraduate General Regulations.

Research FacilitiesThe research programs of the Faculty of Science arehoused in modern research laboratories and are

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stage of the general examination more than twice.Both stages must normally be completed within sixfull time semesters of initial enrolment in the PhDprogram.

A candidate for the PhD degree will be required tosubmit and defend a thesis based on his or her ownoriginal work and which will embody a significantcontribution to mathematical knowledge.

Graduate CoursesNote: course descriptions for MATH 800-899 appearin the Mathematics and Statistics section while thosefor STAT 801-890 can be found in the StatisticsProgram section.

MATH 900-4 Advanced Mathematical Methods IHilbert spaces. Calculus of variations. Sturm-Liouvilleproblems and special functions. Green’s functions inone dimension. Integral equations. Prerequisite:MATH 314 or equivalent. Recommended: MATH 419

MATH 901-4 Advanced Mathematical Methods IIFirst order partial differential equations.Characteristics. Eigenfunction expansions andintegral transforms. Discontinuities and singularities;weak solutions. Green’s functions. Variationalmethods. Prerequisite: MATH 314 or equivalent.Recommended: MATH 418

MATH 902-4 Applied Complex AnalysisReview of complex power series and contourintegration. Conformal mapping, Schwartz-Christoffeltransformation. Special functions. Asymptoticexpansions. Integral transform. Prerequisite: MATH322 or equivalent. Students with credit for MATH 836may not take MATH 902 for further credit.

MATH 905-4 Applied Functional AnalysisInfinite dimensional vector spaces, convergence,generalized Fourier series. Operator Theory; theFredholm alternative. Application to integralequations and Sturm-Liouville systems. Spectraltheory. Prerequisite: MATH 900 or permission of theinstructor.

MATH 910-4 Ordinary Differential EquationsThe solutions and properties of ordinary differentialequations and systems of ordinary differentialequations in the real and complex domains.Prerequisite: MATH 415 or equivalent. Students withcredit for MATH 842 may not take MATH 910 forfurther credit.

MATH 912-4 Partial Differential EquationsAn advanced course on partial differential equations.Topics covered usually will include quasi-linear firstorder systems and hyperbolic, parabolic and ellipticsecond-order equations. Prerequisite: MATH 901 orpermission of the instructor. Students with credit forMATH 845 may not take MATH 912 for further credit.

MATH 920-4 Numerical Linear AlgebraDirect and iterative methods for the numericalsolution of linear systems, factorization techniques,linear least squares problems, eigenvalue problems.Techniques for parallel architectures. Prerequisite:students with credit for MATH 850 may not takeMATH 920 for further credit.

MATH 921-4 Numerical Solution of OrdinaryDifferential EquationsStudy of the practical numerical methods for solvinginitial and boundary value problems for ordinarydifferential equations. Prerequisite: students withcredit for MATH 851 may not take MATH 921 forfurther credit.

MATH 922-4 Numerical Soultion of ParitialDifferential EquationsAnalysis and application of numerical methods forsolving partial differential equations. Finite differencemethods, spectral methods, multigrid mthods.Prerequisite: students with credit for MATH 852 maynot take MATH 922 for further credit.

MATH 923-4 Numerical Methods in ContinuousOptimizationNumerical solution of systems of nonlinearequations, and unconstrained optimization problems.Newton’s method, Quasi-Newton methods, secantmethods, and conjugate gradient algorithms.Prerequisite: students with credit for MATH 853 maynot take MATH 923 for further credit.

MATH 929-4 Selected Topics in NumericalAnalysisStudy of a specialized area of numerical analysissuch as computational fluid dynamics, approximationtheory, integral equations, integral transforms,computational complex analysis, special functions,numerical quadrature and multiple integrals,constrined optimization, finite elements methods,sparese matrix techniques, or parallel algorithems inscientific computing.

MATH 930-4 Fluid DynamicsBasic equations and theorems of fluid mechanics.Incompressible flow. Compressible flow. Effects ofviscosity. Prerequisite: MATH 361 or equivalent.Recommended: MATH 462

MATH 934-4 Selected Topics in Fluid DynamicsStudy of a specialized area of fluid dynamics such ashydrodynamic stability, multiphase flow, non-Newtonian fluids, computational fluid dynamics,boundary-layer theory, magnetic fluids and plasmas,bio- and geo-fluid mechanics, gas dynamics.Prerequisite: MATH 930 or permission of theinstructor.

MATH 935-4 Mechanics of SolidsAnalysis of stress and strain. Conservation laws.Elastic and plastic material behavior. Two and threedimensional elasticity. Variational principles. Wavepropagation. Prerequisite: MATH 361 or equivalent.Students with credit for MATH 883 may not takeMATH 935 for further credit. Recommended: MATH468,

MATH 939-4 Selected Topics in Mechanics ofSolidsStudy of a specialized area of the mechanics ofsolids such as composite materials, micromechanics,fracture, plate and shell theory, creep, computationalsolid mechanics, wave propagation, contactmechanics. Prerequisite: MATH 935 or permission ofthe instructor.

MATH 940-4 Mathematical ElasticityAnalysis of deformation and motion. Balance laws,stress and field equations. Cauchy and Green elasticmaterials. Boundary-value problems. Incrementalelastic deformations. Elastic properties of solidmaterials. Prerequisite: MATH 935 or permission ofthe instructor.

MATH 945-4 PlasticityAn introduction to the mathematical theory ofplasticity. Topics normally will include yield criteriaand flow rules, torsion and bending, plane strainsolutions and limit load analysis. Students with creditfor MATH 890 may not take MATH 945 for furthercredit.

MATH 948-4 Continuum MechanicsGeneral introduction to modern theories of themechanics of continuous media. Topics may includelinear and non-linear elasticity, viscoelasticity,Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids and multipolarmaterials. Students with credit for MATH 881 maynot take MATH 948 for further credit.

MATH 950-4 Tensor Analysis on a DifferentiableManifoldA first graduate course dealing with the followingtopics: tensor algebra, tensor fields on differentiablemanifolds, diferential forms, invariant problems in thecalculus of variation, metric field theory andEinstein’s equations.

MATH 960-4 Mathematical Foundations ofQuantum Mechanics IHistorical introduction; Minkowskian space-time andLorentz group; brief review of multilinear algebra;representation of Lorentz group in tensor spaces;representation of Lorentz group in spinor spaces;irreducible representations of Lorentz group;relativistic wave equations. Study of Lie groupgenerated by elements of Lorentz group inneighborhood of identity. Students with credit forMATH 885 may not take MATH 960 for further credit.

MATH 961-4 Mathematical Foundations ofQuantum Mechanics IIHilbert space; closed linear manifolds; operators inHilbert space; eigenvalue problems; Hilbert spacerepresentation of Lorentz group, quantized fields.Statistical interpretation; uncertainty principle,measurement processes. Students with credit forMATH 886 may not take MATH 961 for further credit.

MATH 964-4 General Relativity IHistorical introduction; review of tensor calculus inpseudo-Riemannian space. The world functionw(X,X1) and chronometry; pseudo-Riemannianspace-time; the material continuum and Einstein’sfield equations. Differential and integral conservationlaws and equations of motion; universes withspherical symmetry and application to planetarysystems; statical universes; stationary universes.Students with credit for MATH 887 may not takeMATH 964 for further credit.

MATH 965-4 General Relativity IIFurther studies of pseudo-Riemannian geometry;tetrad formalism and Ricci rotation coefficients;Petrov’s classification of special Einstein spaces X4.Gravitational radiations; coupled electro-gravitationaluniverses; combined Klein-Gordon-Maxwell-Einsteinfield equations; comments on geometrodynamics.Students with credit for MATH 888 may not take 965for further credit.

MATH 990-4 Selected Topics in AppliedMathematics MATH 603, 604 and 605 are offered as part of thegraduate program in mathematical education, MSc.These three courses are not available for credittowards the MSc or the PhD degrees in the Facultyof Science.

Department ofBiological SciencesB8255 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-4475 Tel,(604) 291-3496 Fax, http://www.biol.sfu.ca

ChairM.J. Smith BSc (St Mary’s, Calif), PhD (Br Col)

Graduate Program ChairF. Breden BA (S Florida), MS (Georgia), PhD (Chic)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchFor a complete list of faculty, see Biological Sciencesundergraduate section. See also Centre for PestManagement.

L.J. Albright – marine microbiology, fish diseasesD.L. Baillie – genetics, developmental biologyA.T. Beckenbach – population genetics, biometricsL.I. Bendell-Young – fate and effects of contaminantson aquatic and terrestrial systemsJ.H. Borden – forest entomology, pheromonesB.P. Brandhorst – developmental biology, molecularbiologyF. Breden – population genetics, evolution of socialbehaviorR.C. Brooke – plant ecology, physiological ecologyA.H. Burr – biophysics, photobiology, neurobiologyE.G. Cooch – population biology and evolutionaryecology

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F. Cooke – population biologyB.J. Crespi – behavioral ecologyK.R. Delaney – neurophysiologyL.M. Dill – behavioral ecologyL.D. Druehl – marine phycology, ecologyP.V. Fankboner – pearl culture, marine invertebratebiologyA.P. Farrell – cardiovascular physiology,environmental toxicologyT. Finlayson* – insect taxonomyF.J.F. Fisher* – evolution and ecophysiology ofplantsG.J. Gries – behavioral ecology, chemical ecologyA.S. Harestad – wildlife biologyE.B. Hartwick – marine invertebrate ecology,cephalopod biologyN.H. Haunerland – biochemistry, insect physiologyB.M. Honda – molecular biology, biochemistryC.J. Kennedy – aquatic toxicologyA.R. Kermode – plant molecular biologyD.B. Lank – behavioral ecology, population biologyF.C.P. Law – environmental toxicologyS.P. Lee – plant stress physiology and molecularbiologyL.F.W. Lesack – ecosystem biogeochemistry,limnology; land-water interactionsG.R. Lister – plant physiologyJ.P.M. Mackauer* – insect parasitology, biologicalcontrol, systematicsR. Mathewes – paleoecology, palynologyB.A. McKeown – endocrinologyM.M. Moore – toxicology, microbiologyR.A. Nicholson – pesticide biochemistry, toxicologyA.L. Plant – root specific gene expression, osmoticstress, seed specific gene expression, modulation byABA, osmoticaJ.V. Price – developmental geneticsZ.K. Punja – plant biotechnology and pathologyJ.E. Rahe – plant pathology, pest managementB.D. Roitberg – population dynamics, insectbehavioral ecologyJ. Scott – immunochemistry, immunologyM.J. Smith – molecular biology, development andevolutionL.M. Srivastava* – plant physiology and molecularbiology, biology of seaweedsN.A.M. Verbeek – ornithology, field ecologyW.E. Vidaver* – photobiology, algal physiologyJ.M. Webster – nematology, parasitologyT.D. Williams – physiological ecologyM.L. Winston – apiculture, social insectsR.C. Ydenberg – behavioral ecology

Associate MembersR.M. Peterman, Resource and EnvironmentalManagementG.F. Tibbits, Kinesiology

Adjunct ProfessorsG. Anderson BSc, MSc, PhD (S Fraser)N.P.D. Angerilli BSc, PhD (S Fraser)P. Belton BSc (Lond), PhD (Glas), ARCSR.W. Butler BSc, MSc (S Fraser), PhD (Br Col)H.L. Ching BA, MSc (Oregon State), PhD (Neb)W.G. Friend BSc (McG), PhD (C’nell)M. Goettel BSc (C’dia), MSc (Ott), PhD (Alta)G.J.R. Judd BSc, MPM, PhD (S Fraser)E. Kafer Dip, DPhil (Zur)K.K. Klein DipAg, BSA, MSc (Sask), PhD (Purdue)R.G. Lalonde BSc (Lakehead), MSc (Laurentian),PhD (S Fraser)H.R. MacCarthy, BA (Br Col), PhD (Calif)K. Martin BSc (PEI), MSc (Alta), PhD (Qu)C. Stephen DVM, PhD (Sask)R.S. Utkhede BSc, MSc (Nag), PhD (IARI)R.S. Vernon BSc, MPM, PhD (S Fraser)T.C. Vrain DUES, MSc, (Univ de Caen), PhD (NCarolina State)I.R. Walker BSc (Mt Allison), MSc (Wat), PhD (SFraser)

*emeritus

Admission – MSc and PhDFor admission requirements, refer to the GraduateGeneral Regulations.

For admission to the Master of Pest Managementprogram, refer to the Centre for Pest Managementsection.

Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyStudents wishing to undertake graduate studies inmolecular biology or biochemistry should refer to thethe Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Program inthe Graduate Studies section of the Calendar.

BiophysicsStudents who wish to undertake interdisciplinarywork in biophysics, may apply to the Department ofBiological Sciences or the Department of Physics.Those who wish to work in biophysics under specialarrangements, should refer to the Graduate GeneralRegulations.

Post Baccalaureate Diploma inEnvironmental ToxicologyA post baccalaureate diploma is offered inenvironmental toxicology. Please see the BiologicalSciences undergraduate section for details.

Degree Requirements for MSc andPhDAll MSc and PhD programs require a thesis based onoriginal research.

Each PhD student is required to pass an oralcandidacy examination prior to the end of the fourthsemester in the program or second semester aftertransfer from the MSc program. The examination willconcentrate on the student’s area of research andwill follow submission of a written PhD researchproposal. The examination will be gradedacceptable/unacceptable. Students whoseexamination is graded unacceptable will be requiredto pass a second examination within six months; astudent receiving a second unacceptable rating willnormally be required to withdraw from the PhDprogram.

The PhD program requires a minimum of threecourses totalling not less than eight credit hours ofcourse work beyond any masters degree to be takenwhile the student is enrolled in a PhD program atSimon Fraser University. Of these eight hours, atleast six are to be in graduate courses numbered inthe 800s, and the remaining hours may be chosenfrom courses at the graduate or upper divisionundergraduate level within the candidate’sdepartment, or in an ancillary department. Whereapproval is obtained in advance, a PhD student maytake up to one-half of the above course requirementat another university for credit toward the PhDdegree at Simon Fraser University.

For PhD students, the thesis examining committeewill include one or more public examiners [seeGraduate General Regulations 1.9.3(c)].

For detailed information on graduate programs inbiological sciences, contact the chair, departmentgraduate studies committee

Biological Sciences GraduateCoursesBISC 804-3 Plant EcologyDirected study and discussion of current literaturerelated to terrestrial plant ecology particularlyenvironmental relationships. Particular topics to bearranged.

BISC 805-3 Comparative EndocrinologyA comprehensive account of morphological andphysiological aspects of endocrine systems invarious groups of animals. Principles of methods andtechniques in endocrinological research.

BISC 806-3 Evolutionary TheoryA consideration of recent advances and currentcontroversies in our understanding of thedevelopment, diversification and adaptation of lifethrough natural selection.

BISC 807-3 Ecological and EvolutionaryPhysiologyThis course considers what physiology has to offerbehavioral and evolutionary ecology (and vice versa),with a focus on whole organism or ‘integrativephysiology.’ (3-0-0)

BISC 814-3 Aquatic EcologyCurrent problems in the ecology of marine andfreshwater environments. Topics will be selectedfrom recent developments in physiological ecology,energetics, population ecology and communitystudies.

BISC 815-3 Contemporary Problems in PlantPhysiologyDirected studies in modern laboratory approaches tospecific areas of research.

BISC 816-3 Biology and Management of ForestInsectsBionomics, ecology, economic impact, andmanagement of the major groups of forest insects,based on intensive reviews of information onrepresentative species. Prerequisite: BISC 317 orpermission of the department.

BISC 817-3 Evolution of Social BehaviorStudy of the proximate and ultimate causes andconsequences of alternative social systems in non-human animals. (3-0-0)

BISC 821-3 Biology of Visual PhotoreceptorsPhysiological and biochemical aspects ofphotoreception.

BISC 824-3 Survival and Reproductive StrategiesAn examination of strategies for resource acquisitionand allocation, and the behavioral, ecological and lifehistory means whereby organisms maximize lifetimereproductive success. (3-0-0)

BISC 827-3 Seminar in Evolutionary andBehavioral EcolologyAn introduction to the important issues, methods andphilosophy of behavioral ecology, and discussion ofcurrent topics. Grading will be on an S/U basis.Prerequisite: BISC 304 and 410 or permission of thedepartment.

BISC 828-3 Models in Behavioral EcologyAn intensive survey course of current modelingtechniques used for analysis of problems inbehavioral ecology. (3-0-0)

BISC 829-3 Conservation EcologyThis course will illustrate the value of applyingecological theory, particularly concerning life historyand demography, to issues of management andconservation. Examination of life historycharacteristics and variability of individuals willdemonstrate how knowledge of demography andpopulation parameters are essential for effectiveconservation. Emphasis will be on vertebratespecies. (3-0-0)

BISC 832-3 Marine MicrobiologyThe relationship of marine microbes to the biological,chemical and physical parameters of the oceanicenvironment. Prerequisite: permission of thedepartment.

BISC 834-4 Marine Plant EcologyLectures and student projects on the relationships ofmarine plants to their physical and biologicalenvironments. Benthic algae will be stressed.

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BISC 838-3 Population BiologyConsideration of the ecological and geneticprocesses acting at the population level. (3-0-0)

BISC 841-3 Plant Disease Development andControlAn examination of the major factors that lead todevelopment of soil-associated and foliar plantdiseases in cultivated crops. The major areas ofemphasis are ecology and the control of soil borneplant pathogens, and the nature and utilization ofhost resistance for the control of plant diseases.

BISC 842-3 Insect Development andReproductionAnalysis of hormonal factors that influence growth,development, and reproduction in insects, withemphasis on the use of hormone analogues andanti-metabolites for population management.

BISC 843-3 Applied Behavioral EcologyConcepts and methods from behavioral ecology andpopulation dynamics are used to solve problems ofan applied nature (e.g. pest management, harvestingpolicies, management of human diseases). Modelbuilding and analysis feature prominently.

BISC 844-3 Biological ControlsPrinciples, theory, and practice of the use of livingorganisms in the natural regulation and the control oforganisms. Emphasis will be on parasitic insects,and include host specificity, genetics, geneticcontrols, and the evolution of host-parasiteassociations.

BISC 846-3 Insecticide Chemistry and ToxicologyThe chemistry of insecticides, with emphasis on theirtoxicology, metabolism and fate in the environment.

BISC 847-3 Pest Management in PracticeStatus and special problems of pest managementprograms in different kinds of ecosystems;organization, special characteristics, practices, andproblems of pest management agencies; interactionsand communication.

BISC 848-3 NematologyA study of the concepts of host-parasite relationshipsas exemplified by nematode parasites of plants andinsects. Special problems associated with thenematode organism and its way of life and theirrelevance to crop production. Prerequisite:permission of the department.

BISC 850-3 Weed Biology and ControlA survey of the biological and ecologicalcharacteristics of weeds, the types and magnitudesof damage they cause, and the theory and principlesof control.

BISC 851-3 Vertebrate PestsAn evaluation of the biology and of the economic andsocial impacts of vertebrates that are in conflict withhuman activities; and a discussion and evaluation ofactual and potential control techniques as applied tosuch animals.

BISC 852-3 Medical and Veterinary EntomologyAnalyses of problems in the management of insectsand related organisms that directly harm or that carrydiseases of man or livestock.

BISC 859-3 Special Topics ISelected topics in biological science. The content ofthis course varies from semester to semester.

BISC 869-3 Special Topics IIBISC 879-3 Special Topics IIIBISC 880-3 Special Topics in Behavioral EcologyA consideration of advanced special topics in thefield of behavioral ecology.

BISC 881-3 Special Topics in Cell and MolecularBiologyA student participation seminar course focusing onrecent literature on selected topics in cellular,developmental and molecular biology. Prerequisite:permission of the instructor.

BISC 883-3 Special Topics in EnvironmentalToxicologySpecial topics course with emphasis on recentdevelopments in environmental toxicology.

BISC 884-3 Special Topics in Pest Ecology andManagement IA specific topic in the field of pest ecology andmanagement, not otherwise covered in depth inregularly scheduled courses.

BISC 885-3 Special Topics in Animal PhysiologySpecial topics in comparative vertebrate andinvertebrate functional mechnisms and adaptations.Prerequisite: undergraduate course in animalphysiology.

BISC 886-3 Special Topics in Marine and AquaticBiologySpecial topics course emphasizing recentdevelopments in the area of aquatic and marinebiology.

BISC 887-3 Special Topics in Plant BiologyAdvanced treatment of selected topics or specializedareas in plant biology. The special topics to bediscussed will vary from semester to semester.

BISC 888-1 Directed Readings in BiologyPrograms of directed readings and criticaldiscussions offered by staff members to individualstudents. A formal description of the study program isrequired (forms available from the graduatesecretary). These forms must be approved by thedepartmental graduate studies committee at thebeginning of the semester, prior to registration(1-0-0)

BISC 889-2 Directed ReadingIntended to cover the same ground as a normalgraduate course, it may be given to one or twostudents when a lecture/seminar is inappropriate.

BISC 890-3 Directed Readings in BiologyPrograms of directed readings and criticaldiscussions offered by staff members to individualstudents. A formal description of the study program isrequired (forms available from the graduatesecretary). These forms must be approved by thedepartmental graduate studies committee at thebeginning of the semester, prior to registration(3-0-0)

BISC 898-0 MSc ThesisBISC 899-0 PhD Thesis

Marine Science CoursesMarine Science courses, which may be included in aBiology graduate program at Bamfield, BC, areoffered in conjunction with certain other universities.

The following courses are available for graduatecourse credit for MSc and PhD students onrecommendation of the supervisory committee.

MASC 500-3 Directed StudiesA graduate level course of directed studies under thesupervision of a member of faculty. The study willinvolve a research project approved by thesupervisor in the field of interest of the student, andwill be designed to take maximum advantage of thelaboratory and/or field opportunities offered by theBamfield Marine Station.

MASC 501-3 Special TopicsCourses offered, as opportunities arise, bydistinguished scientists who are visiting the BamfieldMarine Station and are prepared to offer a courseextending over a six week period.

MASC 502-3 Special TopicsCourses offered, as opportunities arise, bydistinguished scientists who are visiting the BamfieldMarine Station and are prepared to offer a courseextending over a three week period.

MASC 503-3 Special TopicsCourses offered, as opportunities arise, bydistinguished scientists who are visiting the BamfieldMarine Station and are prepared to offer a courseextending over a three week period. (0-3-0)

MASC 504-6 Special TopicsCourses offered, as opportunities arise, bydistinguished scientists who are visiting the BamfieldMarine Station and are prepared to offer a courseextending over a six week period. (0-6-0)



Department ofChemistryC8035 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-3590 Tel,(604) 291-3765 Fax, http://www.chem.sfu.ca

ChairR.G. Korteling AB (Hope), PhD (Calif)

Graduate Program ChairS. Holdcroft BSc (Salf), PhD (S Fraser)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchFor a complete list of faculty, see Chemistryundergraduate section.

G. Agnes – analytical chemistryA.J. Bennet – organic chemistryT.J. Borgford – biochemistry*R.B. Cornell – biochemistry*R.J. Cushley – physical biochemistry*J.M. D’Auria – nuclear chemistryF.W.B. Einstein – inorganic chemistryI.D. Gay – physical chemistryR.H. Hill – inorganic chemistryS. Holdcroft – polymer chemistryC.H.W. Jones – radiochemistryE. Kiehlmann – organic chemistryR.G. Korteling – nuclear chemistryG.W. Leach – physical chemistryS.K. Lower – physical chemistryG.L. Malli – theoretical chemistry, chemical physicsA.C. Oehlschlager – bio-organic chemistryP.W. Percival – physical chemistry, nuclearchemistryL.K. Peterson – inorganic chemistryB.M. Pinto – organic chemistryR.K. Pomeroy – inorganic chemistryW.R. Richards – biochemistry*D. Sen – biochemistry*K.N. Slessor – bio-organic chemistryD. Sutton – inorganic and organometallic chemistryE.J. Wells – physical chemistryS. Wolfe – organic chemistryZ.G. Ye – materials chemistry

Associate MemberD.H. Boal, Physics

*joint appointment with Biochemistry

Degrees OfferedThe department offers courses leading to the MScand PhD degrees.

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MSc Program

AdmissionRefer to the Graduate General Regulations.

Degree RequirementsCourse WorkThe minimum requirement for the master’s degreeconsists of 12 credit hours of graduate course credit,including CHEM 801 and 805. CHEM 805 must betaken at the first opportunity following registration inthe program.

ResearchA major part of the master’s degree program will bedevoted to original research. A thesis describing thisresearch must be submitted and defended at theconclusion of the degree program.

PhD Program

AdmissionRefer to the Graduate General Regulations.

Degree RequirementsCourse WorkFor students entering with a BSc or equivalent: 20credit hours of graduate course credit, includingCHEM 801, 805 and 806. CHEM 805 must be takenat the first opportunity following registration in theprogram. CHEM 806 must be taken at the firstopportunity following three semesters registration inthe graduate program.

For students entering with a masters degree: 12credit hours of graduate course credit, includingCHEM 805 and 806. CHEM 805 must be taken at thefirst opportunity following registration in the program.CHEM 806 must be taken at the first opportunityfollowing three semesters registration in the program.CHEM 801 is optional.

ResearchThe major portion of the PhD program will bedevoted to original research. A thesis embodyingnew and significant results must be presented anddefended at the conclusion of the degree program.

Transfer from the MSc to the PhDProgramTransfer from the MSc program to the PhD programwithout submitting an MSc thesis must satisfyUniversity requirements, and include CHEM 805.Evidence of research potential will be judged by thegraduate program committee.

BiochemistryStudents wishing to undertake graduate studies inbiochemistry should refer to the description of theMolecular Biology and Biochemistry Program in theGraduate Studies section.

Chemical PhysicsStudents who wish to undertake interdisciplinarywork in chemical physics may apply to theDepartment of Chemistry or to the Department ofPhysics. Those who want to work in chemicalphysics under special arrangements should refer tothe Graduate General Regulations.

Co-operative Education ProgramThe Department of Chemistry offers a co-operativeeducation option in its graduate program in order toallow students to gain work experience outside the

academic sphere. Students who are currentlyenrolled in the department’s MSc program may applyfor registration in CHEM 881 and 882. This option isonly tenable after the completion of an MSc thesisand defense but before formal graduation.Registration in these courses required the approvalof the graduate program committee.

Graduate CoursesCHEM 750-3 Advanced Organic ChemistryAn advanced treatment of mechanism and structurein organic chemistry and the use of physical methodsas probes of structure, stereochemistry andconformation.

CHEM 751-3 Advanced Organic Chemistry IIAn advanced treatment of strategy in organicsynthesis. The principles and use of modernsynthetic methodology.

CHEM 752-3 Advanced Bio-organic ChemistryAn advanced treatment of the use of enzymes inorganic synthesis, the use of stable and radioisotopes in the study of enzymatic processes, andthe design of enzyme inhibitors.

CHEM 753-3 Photo-organic ChemistryDiscussion of energy transfer, electron transfer,excited states, photophysics, and mechanistic andsynthetic aspects of photochemistry in solution.

CHEM 754-3 Carbohydrate ChemistryA detailed treatment of the structure and reactions ofmonosaccharides, the use of carbohydrates as chiraltemplates in organic synthesis, advances inglycoside synthesis, the occurrence, chemistry, andconformational analysis of complex carbohydratesand their role in biological systems.

CHEM 801-3 Student SeminarDiscussion of recent literature in chemistry throughstudent seminars.

CHEM 805-3 MSc & PhD Research ThesisProposalCritical evaluation of written and oral thesis researchproposals.

CHEM 806-3 PhD Thesis Research SeminarCritical evaluation of written and oral thesis researchreports. Prerequisite: CHEM 805. To be evaluated ona satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis and countedtoward the minimum course requirement.

CHEM 811-3 Crystal Structure Analysis IPoint groups, space groups, periodic structures withatoms in general and special positions. The crystalas a 3-dimensional diffraction grating; the Laueconditions; Bragg’s Law, Single crystal methods withX-rays. Electron density as the transform of structureamplitudes. Fourier maps. An introduction to thephase problem. Structure refinement and accuracyassessment.

CHEM 812-2 Crystal Structure Analysis IIThe phase problem and its solution by direct andvector space techniques. Neutron and electrondiffraction. Application of these techniques toproblems of the solid state.

CHEM 823-3 Selected Topics of SpecialBiochemical InterestCHEM 824-3 Physical BiochemistryModern physical methods applied tobiomacromolecules; structure of nucleic acids,proteins and membranes.

CHEM 825-3 BioenergeticsA discussion of the most important processes forbiological energy transduction. Structure-functionrelationships of membrane components and/or otherinteracting macromolecular systems.

CHEM 832-3 Advanced Inorganic ChemistryAn advanced treatment of the synthesis, structures,reactions and spectroscopic identification ofinorganic compounds.

CHEM 833-3 Recent Advances in Main GroupChemistryImportant developments in main group chemistry inrecent years will be examined in the context of thebasic chemistry of the elements involved; not everyelement or group will necessarily be discussed.

CHEM 834-3 Recent Advances in Transition MetalChemistryDevelopments in the chemistry of simple andcomplex transition metal compounds emphasizingcurrent theories of electronic structure,stereochemistry and bonding.

CHEM 835-3 Recent Advances in OrganometallicChemistryA review of recent progress in this area, includingmetal alkyls, metal carbonyls and their derivatives,complexes with delocalized ring systems and relatedcompounds.

CHEM 836-3 Special Topics in InorganicChemistry IAn advanced, in-depth treatment of a specializedarea of inorganic chemistry.

CHEM 837-3 Special Topics in InorganicChemistry IIAn advanced, in-depth treatment of a specializedarea of inorganic chemistry.

CHEM 841-3 Advanced Nuclear Chemistry IReview of deuteron and nucleon-nucleon scattering,a study of nuclear models, and a detailed descriptionof nuclear spectroscopy.

CHEM 842-3 Selected Topics in RadiochemistryTheory and practical techniques of the current usesof radioactive isotopes in systems of chemicalinterest.

CHEM 843-3 Advanced Nuclear Chemistry IIA thorough discussion of the theories of nuclearreactions and the mechanism of fission. Additionaltopics on nuclear models and elementary particles.

CHEM 856-3 Selected Topics in OrganicChemistryAn advanced treatment of specific topics related tothe study of organic compounds. Topics which will bediscussed will vary from one semester to the next.

CHEM 860-3 Advanced Physical ChemistryA review of basic concepts in physical chemistry,spectroscopy and chemical kinetics.

CHEM 861-3 Photochemistry and ChemicalKineticsChemical kinetics with emphasis on the reactions offree radicals and excited species. Basic principles ofphotochemistry and their application. CHEM 861 maynot be taken for credit by students who havecompleted CHEM 865.

CHEM 862-3 Macromolecular ChemistryPhysical properties and characterization ofmacromolecules. Relationship between structure andproperties. Kinetics of polymerization. CHEM 862may not be taken for credit by students who havecompleted CHEM 867.

CHEM 863-3 Magnetic ResonancePrinciples, techniques and applications of NMR andESR.

CHEM 869-3 Selected Topics in PhysicalChemistryA specialized area of physical chemistry will beselected from a list of topics.

CHEM 871-3 Quantum ChemistryNon-relativistic quantum mechanics. Atomic andmolecular structure, perturbation theory, variationmethod.

CHEM 881-0 Co-op Practicum IFirst semester work experience term for graduatestudents. Prerequisite: completion of MSc thesisincluding defence.

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CHEM 882-0 Co-op Practicum IISecond semester work experience term for graduatestudents. Prerequisite: completion of MSc thesisincluding defence.

CHEM 898-0 MSc ThesisA thesis for the MSc degree may be written on atopic in either chemistry or chemical education.Students electing to write a thesis in chemicaleducation, are required to complete satisfactorily 10hours of course work in the Faculty of Education inaddition to the minimum chemistry degreerequirements. The 10 units of course work in theFaculty of Education may not be used for credittowards the PhD degree in chemistry if the studenttransfers into the PhD program.

CHEM 899-0 PhD Thesis

Earth SciencesProgramP9304 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-5387 Tel,(604) 291-4198 Fax, http://www.sfu.ca/earth-sciences

DirectorM.C. Roberts BSc (Lond), MA (Tor), PhD (Iowa),PGeo

Graduate Program ChairJ.A. MacEachern BSc, MSc (Regina), PhD (Alta)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchFor a complete list of faculty, see Earth Sciencesundergraduate section.

D.M. Allen – hydrogeologyA. Calvert – geophysicsE.J. Hicken – fluvial geomorphology andsedimentologyJ.A. MacEachern – ichnology and sedimentologyP.S. Mustard – evolution of sedimentary basinsM.C. Roberts – quaternary depositionalenvironmentsD.J. Thorkelson – cordilleran tectonics andvolcanologyB.C. Ward – environmental and quaternary geology

MSc ProgramThe Earth Sciences Program offers a master ofscience degree in earth sciences with emphasis onearth surface processes and environmentalgeoscience, surficial and quaternary geology andsedimentology.

AdmissionFor admission requirements, refer to the GraduateGeneral Regulations section. Students shouldnormally have a BSc degree or equivalent in anhonors program with at least a good second classstanding (3.0 GPA) in the earth sciences (geology,geological engineering, geophysics, geomorphology,soil science or physical geography).

Degree RequirementsCourse WorkAll students in the program will be required to takeEASC 600 and a minimum 12 credit hours composedof at least four courses from the list below, or withthe Graduate Chair’s approval, from related graduatecourse offerings in other departments such asGeography, Chemistry, Physics, Biological Sciencesand Resource and Environmental Management.Course selections will include no more than threecredit hours from 700 level earth sciences courses.In addition, a thesis is required for the degree. Theactual course selection will be a reflection of the

student’s research interest and guidance from theadvisor.

ResearchGraduates of this program will be required to conductoriginal research and report their results in a thesis.

Graduate CoursesEASC 600-0 Introduction to Graduate StudiesA required course designed to acquaint newgraduate students with the research strengths of theprogram, research facilities in the University, and itsvicinity. Procedures and policies relating topreparation, conduct and presentation of thesisresearch will be discussed. (seminar)

EASC 611-3 SedimentologyAn advanced treatment of topics which may includeprocesses of sedimentation, facies model concepts,applications of ichnology, and depositionalenvironments with an emphasis on siliciclasticsuccessions. Course content will be tailored tostudent interest, but generally will include both non-marine and marine processes of sedimentation andresultant depositional systems. The development ofeffective field criteria for the interpretation of thesedimentary record will be emphasized. (2-0-2)

EASC 612-3 StratigraphyStratigraphic concepts of lithostratigraphy,biostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy and geneticstratigraphy. The course concentrates on geneticstratigraphy, with emphasis on allostratigraphy,genetic stratigraphic sequences and sequencestratigraphy. Students will critically assess eachparadigm and its applicability to both the subdivisionand the interpretation of the sedimentary record.Relative sea level changes and their effects ondeposition will be discussed in relation to thepreserved sedimentary record. Students will examinethe utility of facies analysis in the various geneticstratigraphic frameworks and the viability ofreconstructing the depositional history ofsedimentary successions.(2-0-2)

EASC 613-3 Groundwater HydrologyAdvanced topics in physical hydrogeology, includingfluids and porous media, saturated and unsaturatedflow systems, mass transport and dispersion, andhydrogeological modeling. The course includes anintroduction to numerical techniques for groundwatermodeling, focusing on the understanding offundamental principles and an appreciation of therole of models. The course assumes successfulcompletion of at least one undergraduatehydrogeology course. (2-0-2)

EASC 614-3 Subsurface TechniquesAdvanced topics in subsurface exploration methods.Methods of drilling; core description and analysis;well logging. (1-0-3)

EASC 615-3 Applied GeophysicsInstrumentation, application and limitations ofelectrical, seismic, radar and gravity methods in theexploration for mineral resources and in engineeringapplications. (1-0-3)

EASC 616-3 Fluvial SystemsFluid mechanics of open channel flow; physicalsedimentology and sediment transport in aqueousenvironments. (2-0-2) Prerequisite: appropriatestanding in Applied Mathematics and in Physics.

EASC 617-3 Quaternary GeologyEnvironments of glacial and proglacial deposits.Quaternary stratigraphy and dating methods withemphasis on the Cordillera. (1-0-3)

EASC 618-3 Tectonics of Sedimentary BasinsRegional processes of subsidence and basinformation from a plate tectonics viewpoint. Thecourse will examine the origins and generalcharacteristics of convergent, divergent, intraplate

and hybrid basins. Methods of discriminating basinorigins from an understanding of depositionalsystems, strategraphic analysis, provenance andcompositional variations will be examined. (2-0-2)

EASC 619-3 Environmental GeoscienceAn examination of the concepts, methods andtechniques used in advanced case studies ofenvironmental geology, in fields including forestry,environmental geochemistry, earthquake andvolcanic hazard, and urban planning. (2-0-2)

EASC 620-3 VolcanologyPhysical, chemical and tectonic aspects ofvolcanology examined with emphasis on processesof magma generation and evolution, styles oferuption, environments of deposition, andinterpretation of volcanic facies. (2-0-2) Prerequisite:undergraduate course in petrology and structuralgeology.

EASC 621-3 Tectonics and Magmatism ofConvergent Plate MarginsGeological processes at convergent plate marginsare considered in the context of plate tectonicprinciples. Topics to be addressed include: drivingforces of tectonic plates, mantle convection,geometry of subducted slabs, ridge-trenchintersections, generation of volcanic arcs, causes ofanomalous magmatism, accretion of terranes, andtranspression of orogenic float. (2-0-2) Prerequisite:undergraduate structural geology and petrologycourses.

EASC 622-3 Principles of IchnologyThe conceptual framework of ichnology withparticular emphasis on the ethological (behavioural)classification of biogenic structures, as well as itsapplications to the ichnofacies concept andpaleoenvironmental interpretation of the sedimentaryrecord. Environmental stresses and organismresponses will be integrated with conventionalsedimentology to highlight the complex inter-relationships between infauna and the environmentsthey inhabit. The genetic stratigraphic applications ofichnology will also be addressed. (2-0-2)Prerequisite: advanced undergraduatesedimentology course

EASC 623-3 Groundwater Resource EvaluationIn addition to examining groundwater resources(exploration, evaluation and management), thiscourse expands upon the theory and use of aquifertests and their respective methods of analysis forevaluating groundwater resources. Advancedmethodologies for partially penetrating wells, leakyaquifers, anisotropic aquifers, double porosity typeand fracutred aquifers will be included. Computerapplications will be emphasized. (2-0-2) Prerequisite:undergraduate course in groundwater

EASC 701-1 Special Topics in Earth Sciences IEASC 702-2 Special Topics in Earth Sciences IIEASC 703-3 Special Topics in Earth Sciences IIIEASC 898-0 MSc Thesis

EnvironmentalToxicology ProgramB8265 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-4285 Tel,(604) 291-3496 Fax, http://www.biol.sfu.ca

DirectorDr. F.C.P. Law BSc, MSc (Alta), PhD (Mich)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchL. Bendell-Young – ecotoxicologyA.P. Farrell – physiology and aquatic toxicologyF. Gobas – environmental fate modellingC.J. Kennedy – biochemical and aquatic toxicologyF.C.P. Law – environmental toxicology and riskassessment

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M.M. Moore – degradation of chemicals bymicroorganismsR.A. Nicholson – biochemical and pesticidetoxicologyR.D. Routledge – statisticsM.P. Rosin – environmental carcinogenesis

Approval of this program by the degree programreview committee is pending.

Before entering the program students should havecompleted the following courses or their equivalents.These prerequisites may be waived by thedepartmental graduate studies committee underspecial circumstances on recommendation from thedirector of the program.

BISC 312-3 Environmental Toxicology IBISC 313-3 Environmental Toxicology IICHEM 250-3 Organic Chemistry IIBICH 221-3 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry

Each MENTOX student must choose a seniorsupervisor after admission, in consultation with thedirector of the program. In accordance with universityregulations, a supervisory committee must be formedby the beginning of the third semester of full timeequivalent enrolment. As part of the requirements,students must complete a project on a specificaspect of environmental toxicology which may bebased on original field, laboratory or library research.The student will be supervised on this project by thesenior supervisor while enrolled in BISC 656. Inaddition to submission of a report at the completionof the project, the student will make an oralpresentation to at least the supervisory committeeand at least one other faculty member.

This program may be taken on a part time basis.

Master’s RequirementsEvery MENTOX program will consist of a minimum of32 credit hours of graduate credit, including thefollowing courses.

Core CoursesBISC 650-3 Environmental Risk Assessment: Human

Health Risk Assessment and Ecological Effects-based Risk Assessment

BISC 651-3 Environmental Toxicology Tests I:Ecological Effects-based Tests

BISC 652-3 Environmental Toxicology Tests II:Mammalian Toxicity Tests

BISC 654-3 Food and Drug ToxicologyBISC 655-3 Environmental Toxicology SeminarBISC 656-0 Master of Environmental Toxicology

ProjectBISC 855-3 Biochemical ToxicologySTAT 650-5 Quantitative Analysis in Resource

Management and Field Biology

Elective CoursesStudents must complete one ofBISC 854-3 EcotoxicologyEASC 613-3 Groundwater HydrologyREM 610-5 Management of Contaminants in the

Environment

and six credit hours chosen from the followingBISC 846-3 Insecticide Chemistry and ToxicologyBISC 856-3 Industrial BoitechnologyBISC 883-3 Special Topics in Environmental

ToxicologyKIN 851-3 Recent Advances in Experimental

CarcinogenesisREM 612-5 Simulation Modelling in Natural

Resource Management

Co-operative EducationThe Master of Environmental Toxicology programhas a co-operative education option that allows

students to gain work experience outside theUniversity. Award of the Master of EnvironmentalToxicology degree is not contingent uponsatisfactorily completing this option.

Students registering in the co-op program must notethe regulations governing minimum fee requirements.See Fees for Master’s and PhD Students in theGraduate Fees section of this Calendar.

Professional Registration andCertificationEligibility for the certification examination of theAmerican Board of Toxicology Inc. can be metthrough the Master of Environmental Toxicologyprogram and four years of work experience.

Graduate CoursesBISC 650-3 Environmental Risk AssessmentThis course emphasizes recent development inquantitative human health risk assessment andecological effects based risk assessment ofenvironmental chemicals. (0-0-3) Prerequisite: BISC313.

BISC 651-3 Toxicity Tests I: Ecological EffectsBased TestsThis course provides the basic concepts andpractical experience for the application ofecologically-based toxicity tests. (2-0-4) Prerequisite:BISC 313.

BISC 652-3 Environmental Toxicology Testing II:Mammalian ToxicologyThe main focus of this course is on laboratory testingprocedures currently employed in the toxicologicalevaluation of chemicals. (2-0-3) Prerequisite: BISC313 or permission of the department.

BISC 654-3 Food and Drug ToxicologyInvestigates those toxic compounds in theenvironment which are added to, contaminate, orsupplement one’s diet. (2-0-4) Prerequisite: BISC313 or equivalent.

BISC 655-3 Environmental Toxicology SeminarsA structured series of seminars on the recentdevelopments of environmental toxicology. (3-0-0)

BISC 656-0 Master of Environmental ToxicologyProjectOne semester experience in a university orcommercial laboratory according to student’sinterests. Prerequisite: acceptance into theenvironmental toxicology program.

BISC 657-0 Co-op Practicum IFirst work experience for MENTOX students.Prerequisite: completion of professional paper.

BISC 658-0 Co-op Practicum IISecond work experience for MENTOX students.Prerequisite: completion of professional paper.

BISC 854-3 EcotoxicologyThe proposed course will detail the physiochemicalfactors that influence contaminant behavior inaquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. (0-0-3)Prerequisite: BISC 101, 312, CHEM 102, and 103.Recommended: BISC 414.

BISC 855-3 Biochemical ToxicologyThis course examines the biodynamics and actionsof toxicants on several key biological systems withinliving organisms at the biochemical and molecularlevels. (3-2-0) Prerequisite: BISC 301 and 313.

BISC 856-3 Industrial BiotechnologyThis course is intended to provide students with thetheory and hands-on experience of severalcommonly used biotechnological techniques. (2-0-6)Prerequisite: BISC 221 and 303. Recommended:BISC 329.

Geography Program7123 Classroom Complex, (604) 291-3321 Tel,(604) 291-5841 Fax,http://www.sfu.ca/geography

ChairA.M. Gill BA (Hull), MA (Alta), PhD (Manit)

Graduate Program ChairI. Hutchinson BA (Liv), MScB (McG), PhD (S Fraser)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchFor a list of areas of research of faculty members,see the Geography section in the graduate Faculty ofArts. The department takes special interest in thesystematic aspects of physical geography;geomorphology, biogeography, soils, climatology,hydrology and spatial information systems. Emphasisis on physical geographical problems of westernNorth America, with particular reference to BritishColumbia.

Many areas of research occur in co-operation withother departments. Candidates will be encouraged totake courses in biological sciences, chemistry,mathematics and physics, where these are related totheir research interests.

Degrees OfferedThe Department of Geography offers a programleading to the MSc degree in the Faculty of Science.

AdmissionFor admission requirements, refer to GraduateGeneral Regulations.

Students should normally hold a BSc degree, orequivalent, with at least a second class standing (3.0GPA) in geography or a related discipline. Where thefirst degree is not in geography, the student shouldhave at least 12 hours or equivalent in upper divisiongeography.

Students with a general degree must have 30 credithours or the equivalent in upper division geographycourses.

MSc CommitteeThe candidate will work under the guidance of afaculty advisor, pending the choice of supervisorycommittee. The supervisory committee, normallycomposed of two faculty members, one of whom maybe drawn from outside the department, will bechosen by the second semester.

MSc RequirementsCourse WorkStudents must complete a minimum of 12 hours(three one-semester courses) plus GEOG 700 and701, which are non-credit courses, the grading ofwhich is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis andmust take GEOG 706 as part of the 12 credit hours.Students must complete minimum courserequirements within the department, and permissionmust be obtained from the graduate studiescommittee to complete a minimum courserequirement outside the department. Students withdeficiencies may be asked to complete more coursework.

ThesisA thesis is required. The candidate will submit awritten thesis proposal to the supervisory committeeby the end of the third week of the semesterfollowing completion of GEOG 700 and 701. Thesupervisory committee must approve the proposalprior to the start of substantive research. In addition,the candidate is required to present the researchproposal to the department at a colloquium prior tothe end of the third semester of residence (or by the

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end of the semester following completion of GEOG700 and 701). The completed thesis will be judgedby the candidate’s examining committee at an oraldefence.

Graduate Courses(See Faculty of Arts — Department of Geography forcourse descriptions)

GEOG 700-0 Introduction to Graduate Studies:Part IGEOG 701-0 Introduction to Graduate Studies:Part IIGEOG 706-4 Quantitative Techniques in PhysicalGeographyGEOG 714-4 Computer CartographyGEOG 715-4 Geographic Information SystemsGEOG 716-4 Aerial Reconnaissance for RemoteSensingGEOG 717-4 Digital Processing of RemoteSensing DataGEOG 718-4 Soil ScienceGEOG 720-4 Ecological BiogeographyGEOG 723-4 ClimatologyGEOG 726-4 Fluvial GeomorphologyGEOG 728-4 Advanced Glacial GeomorphologyGEOG 731-4 HydrologyGEOG 791-4 Directed ReadingsGEOG 797-0 MSc Thesis

Department ofMathematics andStatisticsK10512 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-3331 Tel,(604) 291-4947 Fax, http://www.math.sfu.ca


Graduate Program ChairDr. R.A. Lockhart BSc (Br Col), MA, PhD (Calif)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchFor a complete list of faculty, see the Mathematicsand Statistics undergraduate section.

B.R. Alspach – graph theory, discrete mathematicsJ.L. Berggren – history of mathematics, algebraJ.M. Borwein – analysis, computationP.B. Borwein – analysis, computationT.C. Brown – algebra, combinatoricsR. Choksi – applied mathematicsA. Das – applied mathematicsC.B. Dean – discrete and lifetime data, extra-PoissonvariationD.M. Eaves – biometrics, generalized linearmodelling, theory of inferenceH. Gerber – mathematical logicL. Goddyn – combinatoricsG.A.C. Graham – applied mathematicsK. Heinrich – combinatoricsP. Hell – computational discrete mathematicsM.C.A. Kropinski – applied mathematicsA.H. Lachlan – mathematical logicR.A. Lockhart – goodness-of-fit testing, inference onstochastic processes, large sample theoryM.B. Monagan – symbolic computation, algebraG. Parker – actuarial mathematicsE. Pechlaner – applied mathematicsK. Promislow – applied mathematicsN.R. Reilly – algebraR.D. Routledge – biometrics, estimating the sizes ofanimal populationsR.D. Russell – applied mathematicsC. Schwarz – modelling of animal populationdynamics, capture-recapture methodsC.Y. Shen – applied mathematics

R.R. Sitter – sample surveys, design of experiments,biostatisticsM.A. Stephens* – goodness-of-fit testing anddirectional dataT.B. Swartz – statistical computing, theory ofinferenceT. Tang – applied mathematicsS.K. Thomason – mathematical logicB.S. Thomson – analysisM.R. Trummer – applied mathematicsC. Villegas* – Bayesian inferenceK.L. Weldon – cross sectional sampling, statisticalconsulting

*emeritus

AdvisorsMs. M. Fankboner BA (Occidental), MSc (S Fraser),TLX 10511 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-4849Dr. R.A. Lockhart BSc (Br Col), MA, PhD (Calif), TLX10546 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-3264

Statistical Consulting ServiceTLX 10513, (604) 291-4670

The program in statistics is one of the graduateprograms offered by the Department of Mathematicsand Statistics.

AdmissionFor admission requirements, refer to the GraduateGeneral Regulations.

Applicants are normally required to submit scores inthe aptitude section and an appropriate advancedsection of the graduate record examinations of theEducational Testing Service. Applicants whose firstlanguage is not English will normally be asked tosubmit TOEFL results.

Students interested in applied and computationalmathematics or statistics should consult thoseentries in this Calendar.

Co-operative Education ProgramThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics hasintroduced co-operative education into its graduateprogram in order to allow students to gain workexperience outside the academic sphere. Studentswho are currently enrolled in one of the department’sMSc or PhD programs may apply to the department’sgraduate co-operative education committee foradmission to this component of the program.

Mathematics Program

MSc Program RequirementsA candidate normally obtains at least 20 credit hoursbeyond courses taken for the bachelor’s degree. Ofthese, at least 12 are graduate courses or seminars,and the remaining eight may be from graduatecourses or seminars or 400 division undergraduatecourses. The student must also submit a satisfactorythesis and attends an oral examination based on thatthesis and related topics.

Note: MATH 900-990 (see Applied andComputational Mathematics Program) and STAT800-890 (see Statistics Program) may be used tosatisfy requirements for the master of sciencedegree.

PhD Program RequirementsA candidate will generally obtain at least 28 credithours beyond courses taken for the bachelor’sdegree. Of these, at least 16 are graduate courses orseminars and the remaining 12 may be fromgraduate courses, seminars or 400 levelundergraduate courses. Students with an MSc inMathematics or Statistics are deemed to haveearned 12 of the 16 hours and eight of the 12

undergraduate or graduate hours required. Thecourse work in all cases will involve study in at leastfour different areas of mathematics and/or statistics.

Candidates will normally pass a general examinationconsisting of two stages. In the first stage studentswill required to pass an examination covering a broadrange of senior undergraduate material. In thesecond stage students will be required to present totheir supervisory committee a written thesis proposaland then to defend this proposal at an open oraldefense. The supervisory committee will evaluate thethesis proposal and defense and either pass or failthe student. A candidate ordinarily will not be allowedto take either stage of the general examination morethan twice. Both stages must normally be completedwithin six full time semesters of initial enrolment inthe PhD program.

The supervisory committee may require the studentto acquire proficiency in reading mathematicalpapers in either French, German or Russian.

Students must submit and successfully defend athesis which will embody a significant contribution tomathematical knowledge.

For further information and regulations, refer to theGraduate General Regulations section.

Note: MATH 900-990 (see Applied andComputational Mathematics Program) and STAT800-890 (see Statistics Program) may be used tosatisfy requirements for the PhD.

Mathematics Graduate CoursesMATH 601-4 Discovering Mathematics IArithmetic and Geometry form the core of theelementary school curriculum. The fundamentalconcepts in both these areas of mathematics will beapproached through exploratory exercises andproblems as well as in projects. The students willwork both singly and in groups to explore the ideasof mathematics. The presentations will be non-theoretical. Prerequisite: acceptance into themaster’s program in mathematics education orpermission of the department. Graduate students inDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics cannottake this course to satisfy their degree requirements.

MATH 602-4 Discovering Mathematics IIDiscrete mathematics is used in computercommunications, scheduling and transportationproblems. Statistics is encountered by each of usevery day in the newspapers and on television asmedical findings, sporting results and economicstrategies are discussed. These are two of the mostaccessible areas of modern applied mathematicsand many problems and the ideas behind theirsolution can be understood and appreciated bystudents with only a modest mathematicalbackground. Several topics in these areas and theirrelationship to real world problems will be explored.The exploration will be done through a series ofprojects with students often working in teams andmaking presentations of their discoveries. Thepresentation will be non-theoretical. Prerequisite:MATH 601 and acceptance into the master’sprogram in mathematics education or permission ofthe department. Graduate students in Department ofMathematics and Statistics cannot take this course tosatisfy their degree requirements.

Note: MATH 603, 604 and 605 are offered as part ofthe graduate program in mathematical education,MSc. These three courses are not available for credittowards the MSc or the PhD degrees in the Facultyof Science.

MATH 603-4 Foundations of MathematicsCrises in mathematics, their historical andphilosophical background and their resolution.Prerequisite: acceptance into the MSc program inmathematics education or permission of the

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department. Graduate students in the Department ofMathematics and Statistics cannot take this course tosatisfy their degree requirements.

MATH 604-4 GeometryEuclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Klein’serlangen program. Prerequisite: entrance into theMSc in mathematics education program orpermission of the department. Graduate students inthe Department of Mathematics and Statistics cannottake this course to satisfy their degree requirements.

MATH 605-4 Mathematical ModelingIntroduction to mathematical modeling usingalgebraic, geometric techniques along withtechniques using calculus. Prerequisite: acceptanceinto the MSc program in mathematics education andone year of university level calculus. Graduatestudents in the Department of Mathematics andStatistics cannot take this course to satisfy theirdegree requirements.

MATH 800-4 Pure Mathematics: Selected TopicsMATH 806-4 Mathematical Logic IIFirst-order theories. Some syntactical theoremsconcerning provability, such as the equivalence andequality theorems; the completeness theorem andsome of its consequences for equivalence ofsyntactical and semantical notions, and introductionto model theory; incompleteness of formal arithmetic.

MATH 807-4 Mathematical Logic: Selected TopicsMATH 808-4 Mathematical Logic IIIIntroduction to recursion theory. Church’s Thesis,Godel-Rosser incompleteness theorem,undecidability. Kleen’s normal form theorem andenumerations theorem, the recursion theorem. Thearithmetic hierarchy, the analytical hierarchy.Degrees of unsolvability. Basic theorems. Additionaltopics, if time permits. Prerequisite: MATH 806.

MATH 812-4 Algebra ITheory of fields. Topics covered will includeseparable, normal, Galois, and transcendentalextensions; finite fields and algebraically closedfields. Additional topics may include infinite Galoisgroups, valuation, Kummer extensions and Galoiscohomology, further material in algebraic numbertheory.

MATH 813-4 Algebra IIGroup theory. Generators and relations, normalizersand centralizers, composition series. Permutationgroups, Sylow theory, abelian groups. Other topicscovered will be the theory of p-groups, nilpotent andsolvable groups, and some aspects of simple groups.

MATH 814-4 Algebra: Selected TopicsMATH 815-4 Algebra IIIRings and modules. Commutative andnoncommutative associate rings with ascending ordescending chain condition. Jacobson radicalChevalley-Jacobson density theorem, Wedderburn-Artin theorems, Goldie theorems, with applications tomatrix groups and group algebras. As time permits,homological and local methods.

MATH 816-4 Algebra IVHomology. Categories, functors, adjoint functors,homology, and cohomology of a complex. Universalcoefficient theorem; Extn cohomology of groups;Schurs theorem. Tensor and torsion products. Globaldimension of rings.

MATH 820-4 Graph TheoryA first graduate course in graph theory dealing withsome of the following: algebraic graph theory,extremal graph theory, coloring problems,applications of graphs, hypergraphs, and currentresearch topics.

MATH 821-4 CombinatoricsAn introduction to the theory of block designs, finitegeometries and related topics.

MATH 825-4 EnumerationEnumeration problems concerned with permutations,sequences, partitions, lattice walks and graphs,

algebraic and analytic properties of generatingfunctions, asymptotic analysis.

MATH 826-4 Posets and MatroidsAn introduction to the theory of posets, geometriclattices and matroids.

MATH 827-4 Discrete Mathematics: SelectedTopics

MATH 831-4 Real Analysis IAn intensive study of Lebesque measure, integrationand the Lebesque convergence theorems togetherwith the treatment of such topics as absolutecontinuity, the fundamental theorem of calculus, theLp-spaces, comparison of types of convergence infunction spaces, the Baire category theorem.

MATH 832-4 Real Analysis IIThis course normally covers abstract measure andintegration, and material which collectively might becalled an introduction to functional analysis (e.g.complete metric spaces, normal spaces, the Stone-Weierstrass theorem, linear functionals and theHahn-Banach theorem). Other specialized topics inmodern analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 831.

MATH 833-4 Analysis: Selected TopicsMATH 836-4 Complex Analysis ITopics covered normally will include: Riemannsurfaces, complex conjugate co-ordinates; themaximum principle, boundary value problems;conformal mappings, Schwartz-Christoffel formula;the symmetry principle, analytic continuation.

MATH 837-4 Complex Analysis IITopics covered will include some of the following:entire functions, normal families, Hilbert space ofanalytic functions; conformal mappings of specialfunctions; Picard’s theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 836.

MATH 839-4 Topology IA first graduate course in general topology, dealingwith some of the following topics: set-theoreticpreliminaries, topological spaces, filters and nets,connectedness notions, separation properties,countability properties, compactness properties,paracompactness, metrization, uniform spaces,function spaces.

MATH 840-4 Topology IIA second graduate course in general topologydealing with additional topics among those listed forMATH 839. Prerequisite: MATH 839.

MATH 841-4 Topology: Selected TopicsMATH 871-4 Applied Probability ModelsApplications of stochastic processes: queues,inventories, counters, etc. Reliability and life testing.Point processes. Simulation. Prerequisite: MATH 387or equivalent.

MATH 872-4 Probability IFundamental probability concepts and relatedmeasure theory; series of independent randomvariables, the central limit theorem. Introduction tostochastic processes.

MATH 873-4 Probability IIStochastic processes, construction of probabilitymeasures on function spaces. Survey in one or moreof the following areas: construction and convergenceof probability measures on metric spaces, on spacesof continuous functions, on Hilbert space, on spacesof generalized functions.

MATH 874-4 Probability: Selected TopicsMATH 890-0 Practicum IFirst semester of work experience in the co-operativeeducation program. (0-0-0)

MATH 891-0 Practicum IISecond semester of work experience in the co-operative education program. (0-0-0)

MATH 892-0 Practicum IIIThird semester of work experience in the co-operative education program. (0-0-0) Prerequisite:MATH 891.

MATH 893-0 Practicum IIIFourth semester of work experience in the co-operative education program. (0-0-0) Prerequisite:MATH 892.

MATH 894-2 ReadingMATH 895-4 ReadingMATH 896-2 Introductory SeminarMATH 897-2 Advanced SeminarMATH 898-0 MSc ThesisMATH 899-0 PhD Thesis

Molecular Biology andBiochemistry Program8166 South Science Building, (604) 291-5630 Tel,(604) 291-5583 Fax, http://darwin.mbb.sfu.ca

DirectorA.T. Beckenbach BSc (Florida Presbyterian), MSc(Flor), PhD (Calif)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchD.L. Baillie – developmental genetics, genomicsA.T. Beckenbach – population genetics, molecularevolutionT. J. Borgford – protein structure and functionB.P. Brandhorst – developmental biology and generegulationR.B. Cornell – membrane bound enzymesR.J. Cushley – high field nuclear magneticresonanceN. Harden – developmental genetics, signaltransductionB.M. Honda – molecular biology and gene regulationJ.V. Price – developmental genetics; cellularsignallingW.R. Richards – protein biochemistry;photosynthesisJ.K. Scott – immunochemistry, immunologyD. Sen – nucleic acid biochemistry; chromosomestructureM.J. Smith – molecular phylogeny and developmentJ.L. Thewalt – membrane biophysics; nuclearmagnetic resonance

Associate MembersA.J. Bennet, ChemistryF. Breden, Biological SciencesA.H. Burr, Biological SciencesB.J. Crespi, Biological SciencesL.D. Druehl, Biological SciencesN.H. Haunerland, Biological SciencesE. Käfer, Biological SciencesA. Kermode, Biological SciencesM.M. Moore, Biological SciencesB.M. Pinto, ChemistryA. Plant, Biological SciencesG.F. Tibbits, KinesiologyA. Tracey, Chemistry

This graduate program is administered through thebiochemistry program by a steering committeeconsisting of members of the Institute of MolecularBiology and Biochemistry (IMBB). Members of theIMBB have appointments in the BiochemistryProgram, and/or Departments of Biological Sciences,Chemistry and Physics. In addition, the IMBB hasassociate members who may also serve as seniorsupervisors for students in the MBB graduateprogram.

Information about the Molecular Biology andBiochemistry program, and the research activities ofits faculty, can be obtained from the MBB graduatesecretary, Institute of Molecular Biology andBiochemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6. Telephone(604) 291-5630

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AdmissionFor admission requirements, refer to the GraduateGeneral Regulations. Applicants should normallyhave completed some advanced course work inbiology or biochemistry.

Degree RequirementsAll students will be assigned a graduate supervisorycommittee which has the authority to specify anappropriate program of course work meeting orexceeding the minimum requirements stated below.

All students are expected to attend the IMBBresearch seminar series and to participate regularlyin a journal club.

MSc ProgramCourse WorkThe minimum requirements consist of 12 credit hoursof graduate course credits including MBB 801 and802.

ResearchA major part of the MSc program will be devoted tooriginal research. A thesis describing the work mustbe submitted and defended in accordance withGraduate General Regulations.

PhD ProgramCourse WorkFor students entering the program with a BSc orequivalent, a minimum of 20 credit hours of credit isrequired, at least 15 of which must be at thegraduate level, including MBB 801, 802 and 806.PhD students must normally enrol in MBB 806 at theearliest opportunity following four semesters ofregistration in the program. With the approval of theirsupervisory committee, students in the MSc programmay apply to the MBB graduate program committeefor transfer to the PhD program.

For students entering the program with an MScdegree, eight credit hours of credit is required, atleast six of which must be at the graduate level,including MBB 802 and 806. The latter course mustbe taken at the first opportunity following twosemesters of registration in the program.

ResearchThe major portion of the PhD program will bedevoted to original research. An original thesis, whichcontributes to new knowledge, must be presentedand defended at the end of the degree program inaccordance with the Graduate General Regulations.In addition, all MBB PhD candidates must present apublic seminar on their research.

Courses Offered by OtherDepartmentsThe following relevant courses are offered by otherdepartments: CHEM 752, 754, and 811.

Graduate Course Work at OtherUniversitiesUpon the recommendation of the supervisorycommittee, and with the approval of the graduateprogram committee, up to six credits of course worktaken elsewhere not resulting in a degree may beapplied toward degree requirements, but notexceeding more than half of the credits required inaddition to MBB 801, 802 and 806.

Graduate CoursesMBB 801-2 Student Seminar in Molecular Biologyand Biochemistry IDiscussion of recent literature through studentseminars and written reports. Cannot be taken forcredit in addition to CHEM 801.

MBB 802-2 Student Seminar in Molecular Biologyand Biochemistry IIDiscussion of recent literature through studentseminars and written reports. Prerequisite: MBB 801or an MSc degree. Cannot be taken for credit inaddition to CHEM 802.

MBB 806-3 PhD Graduate Research SeminarOral presentation and defense of a written PhDresearch proposal. Students will be examined ontheir progress and grasp of knowledge relevant tothe proposed research and their capacity to completethe proposed thesis research. Open only to studentsin the molecular biology and biochemistry graduateprogram. Cannot be taken for credit in addition toCHEM 806.

MBB 811-1, 812-2, 813-3 Techniques in MolecularBiology and BiochemistryConsideration of methods applied to research inmolecular, cellular, and developmental biology;genetics; and biochemistry. Can be repeated withpermission of the instructor.

MBB 821-3 Nucleic AcidsAn examination of recent literature about thestructure and function of DNA and RNA.

MBB 822-3 Biological MembranesA review of recent literature on the structure,dynamics, function and biosynthesis of membranelipids and proteins.

MBB 823-3 Protein Structure and FunctionTransition state theory; specificity in enzymecatalyzed reactions; use of recombinant DNAtechniques to describe and modify enzyme catalysis,catalytic activities through monoclonal antibodytechniques.

MBB 824-3 Physical BiochemistryThe physical properties of biomacromolecules;modern physical methods applied to biomolecules;properties and analysis of membrane systems.

MBB 825-3 BioenergeticsConsideration of important processes for biologicalenergy transduction. Structure/function relationshipsof membrane components and other interactingmacromolecular systems. Cannot be taken for creditin addition to CHEM 825.

MBB 826-3 Molecular ImmunologyAn overview of cellular and humoral immunology withemphasis on the molecular basis of immunerecognition and response.

MBB 827-3 Mechanisms in Enzyme CatalysisThe study of enzyme mechanisms by a variety oftechniques including spectroscopic, kinetic,radioisotopic exchange, site-directed mutagenesis.

MBB 828-3 Spectroscopic Methods inBiochemistryApplication of spectroscopic methods includingmultidimensional NMR, fluorescence, circulardichroism, and FTIR for determination ofbiomacromolecular structure. Includes elements ofprotein conformation. Cannot be taken for credit inaddition to CHEM 828.

MBB 829-3 Special Topics in BiochemistryConsideration of recent literature concerningselected contemporary research topics. Can betaken more than once with permission of theinstructor.

MBB 831-3 Molecular Evolution of EukaryoteGenomesExamination of the dynamics of change in eukaryoticnuclear, mitochondrial, and chloroplast genomestructure and organization.

MBB 832-3 Molecular Phylogeny and EvolutionExamination of the basic methods applicable toanalyses of molecular phylogeny and evolution.

MBB 833-3 Developmental GeneticsSelected topics in the developmental genetics ofdrosophila.

MBB 834-3 Topics in Developmental BiologySelected topics including pattern formation,morphogenetic determinants, inductive interactions,and differential gene expression in embryos.

MBB 835-3 Genomic AnalysisConsideration of topics related to the structure andfunction of the genome with emphasis on genomemapping and sequencing projects, andcomputational methods for genomic sequenceanalysis.

MBB 836-3 Gene ExpressionA consideration of the mechanisms and regulation ofgene expression in eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

MBB 837-3 Molecular Genetics of SignalTransductionConsideration of mechanisms of signal transductionusing molecular genetic approaches with emphasison the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Cannot betaken in addition to BISC 861.

MBB 839-3 Special Topics in Molecular BiologyConsideration of recent literature concerningselected contemporary research topics. Can betaken more than once with permission of instructor.

MBB 871-1 Directed Readings in MolecularBiology and BiochemistryPrograms of directed reading and critical discussionsoffered by staff members to individual studentsaccording to their needs. Study programs must beapproved by the molecular biology and biochemistryprogram committee.



MBB 898-0 MSc ThesisMBB 899-0 PhD Thesis

Centre for PestManagementB8255 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-3705 Tel,(604) 291-3496 Fax, http://www.sfu.ca/mpm/mpm.html

DirectorZ.K. Punja BSc (Br Col), MSc, PhD (Calif)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchFor a complete list of faculty, see Department ofBiological Sciences undergraduate section.

J.H. Borden – forest entomologyG.J. Gries – semiochemicalsA.S. Harestad – wildlife biologyN.H. Haunerland – insect physiology, biochemistryS.P. Lee – plant stress physiology and molecularbiologyJ.P.M. Mackauer* – insect parasitology, biologicalcontrol, systematics

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R.A. Nicholson – pesticide biochemistry, toxicologyZ.K. Punja – plant biotechnology and pathologyJ.E. Rahe – plant pathology, biochemistryB.D. Roitberg – population dynamicsJ.M. Webster – nematology, parasitologyM.L. Winston – apiculture, social insects

Adjunct ProfessorsP. Belton BSc (Lond), PhD, ARCS (Glas)M. Goettel BSc (C’dia), MSc (Ott), PhD (Alta)G.J.R. Judd BSc, MPM, PhD (S Fraser)K.K. Klein BSA, MSc (Sask), PhD (Purdue)H.R. MacCarthy BA (Br Col), PhD (Calif)R.S. Utkhede BSc, MSc (Nag), PhD (IARI)R.S. Vernon BSc, MPM, PhD (S Fraser)

*emeritus

The Centre for Pest Management is part of theDepartment of Biological Sciences and includesfaculty with research interests in the area of pestcontrol and analysis. The centre is responsible for adegree program leading to the award of the degreeof Master of Pest Management (MPM).

The Master of Pest Management (MPM) program isa professional degree program offered on a full orpart time basis by the Department of BiologicalSciences. Established in 1972, the program hasgraduated students from all over the world.

The program offers comprehensive instruction intheoretical and applied pest biology andmanagement, combining graduate courses withdemonstration of traditional and modern methods ofpest assessment and control in the field. Theprogram is not committed to any particular approachin pest control, although the need for environmentalconservation is emphasized.

As part of the requirements, students must completea thesis on a specific aspect of pest managementwhich may be based on original field, laboratory orlibrary research and must satisfy Universityregulations. The requirements can be completed inthree semesters (one year) of full-time study.However, most will require four to six semesters. Aminimum of one semester should normally beallowed for a research project based on library work,while field and laboratory research usually takeslonger to complete.

This program may also be completed as part-timestudies.

Admission RequirementsUniversity admission requirements are given in theGeneral Regulations, Graduate section of theCalendar.In addition, the program requires that, forclear admission, the applicant must have completedundergraduate level instruction equivalent to a totalof 12 credit hours in ecology, entomology, plantpathology, and chemical pesticides. Applicants wholack some of the prerequisites may be admitted tothe program but will be required to make up thedeficiencies prior to graduation. Professionalexperience relevant to pest management can beconsidered in the case of applicants who do not meetformal admission standards. Normally, the MPMadmissions committee will specify the appropriatequalifying conditions, if any, at the time of admission.

Degree RequirementsEvery MPM program will include the followingcourses.

Core CoursesBISC 601-5 Urban and Industrial Pest ManagementBISC 602-5 Forest Pest ManagementBISC 603-5 Farm and Specialty Crop Pest

ManagementBISC 604-3 Orchard Crop Pest Management

BISC 605-3 Management of Animal Disease VectorsBISC 847-3 Pest Management in Practice

(24 credit hours)

Elective CoursesMPM candidates must complete a minimum of fourelective 800 level graduate courses from the listgiven below. Course selection must be approved bythe senior supervisor. Up to six credit hours of non-MPM graduate courses may be substituted, subjectto prior approval by the student’s supervisorycommittee and the program director.

BISC 816-3 Biology and Management of ForestInsects

BISC 817-3 Social InsectsBISC 841-3 Plant Disease Development and ControlBISC 842-3 Insect Development and ReproductionBISC 843-3 Population ProcessesBISC 844-3 Biological ControlsBISC 846-3 Insecticide Chemistry and ToxicologyBISC 848-3 NematologyBISC 850-3 Weed Biology and ControlBISC 851-3 Vertebrate PestsBISC 852-3 Medical and Veterinary EntomologyBISC 884-3 Special Topics in Pest Biology and

Management (12 credit hours)

Master of Pest ManagementThesisThe thesis (BISC 849) is based on original library,laboratory or field research and must meet thestandards specified in the Graduate GeneralRegulations.

DefenceAn oral examination that includes the candidate’sresearch as well as general aspects of pest biologyand management will be given.

Graduate CoursesBISC 601, 602, 603, 604, and 605 are designed forstudents undertaking the MPM degree. They may betaken for credit for the MSc and/or PhD degree in theFaculty of Science, subject to prior approval by thestudent’s supervisory committee and the programdirector.

BISC 601-5 Urban and Industrial PestManagementPests of foodstuffs and stored products, structuralpests, and pests found in and near buildings, shipsand aircraft, and their management, with emphasison insects and rodents.

BISC 602-5 Forest Pest ManagementManagement of pests and forest regeneration,growing and mature forests, and forest products, andof forest rights-of-way and recreation areas.

BISC 603-5 Farm and Specialty Crop PestManagementAgricultural pests and their management, withemphasis on insects and crop diseases, andincluding garden and greenhouse pests.

BISC 604-3 IOrchard Crop Pest ManagementInsects, diseases, and other pests of fruit trees,including grapevines and small fruits, and theirmanagement.

BISC 605-3 Management of Animal DiseaseVectorsManagement of vectors, especially arthropods, ofhuman and animal diseases, especially microbial;selected topics in epidemiology.

BISC 849-0 Master of Pest Management ThesisA supervised individual analysis in detail and depthof an aspect of pest management and thepreparation of a scholarly paper on it.

Department of PhysicsP8429 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-4465 Tel,(604) 291-3592 Fax, http://www.phys.sfu.ca

ChairM. Plischke BSc (Montr), MPhil (Yale), PhD(Yeshiva)

Graduate Program ChairJ.L. Bechhoefer AB (Harv), PhD (Chic)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchFor a complete list of faculty, see the Physicsundergraduate section.

A.S. Arrott* – magnetism, liquid crystalsL.E. Ballentine – dynamical chaos, foundations ofquantum mechanicsJ.L. Bechhoefer – liquid crystals, soft condensedmatter, pattern formationD.H. Boal – statistical mechanics and biophysicsC. Bolognesi – semiconductor devicesB.P. Clayman – far-infrared properties of solidsJ.F. Cochran* – surface impedance of metals,ferromagnetismK. Colbow – thin film semiconductors, microsensors,solid state gas sensors, hydrogen storage materialsE.D. Crozier – condensed matter, structure andelectronic properties, EXAFSA.E. Curzon – scanning and transmission electronmicroscopy, energy dispersive x-ray analysis,materials scienceR.H. Enns – nonlinear problems in optics and otherareas of physicsR.F. Frindt – layered solids, intercalation solidsB. Frisken – soft condensed matterS. Gygax* – superconductivity, low temperaturephysicsB. Heinrich – molecular beam epitaxy,superconductivity, surface physicsD.J. Huntley – luminescence dating, archaeometryJ.C. Irwin – layered compounds and hightemperature superconductors – Raman scatteringG. Kirczenow – condensed matter theoryS.R. Morrison* – physical and chemical properties ofsemiconductor surfaces, energy storage andconversionL.H. Palmer – astronomy, astrophysics, musicalacousticsM. Plischke – condensed matter theory, statisticalphysicsK.E. Rieckhoff* – chemical physics, spectroscopyJ.L. Thewalt – biophysics, NMR studies ofmembranesM.L.W. Thewalt – semiconductor physicsH.D. Trottier – lattice quantum chromodynamics,phenomenology of strong and weak interactions,field theoretical study of non-Abelian gauge theoriesK.S. Viswanathan – high energy theory, classical andquantum gravityS. Watkins – semiconductor physicsM. Wortis – solid state theory, statistical mechanics,surface physics, membranes, biophysics

Adjunct FacultyB.K. Jennings – theoretical intermediate energyphysicsM. Vetterli – intermediate energy and particle physicsJ. Vrba – thin films, SGUID systemsR.M. Woloshyn – theoretical particle physics, latticefield theory

Associate MembersJ.M. D’Auria, ChemistryD.E. Nelson, ArchaeologyE.M. Voigt,* ChemistryE.J. Wells, Chemistry

*emeritus

Degrees OfferedThe Department of Physics offers programs leadingto the MSc and PhD degrees in physics.

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MSc Program

AdmissionTo qualify for admission, a student must have at leastsecond class standing, or equivalent, in honorsphysics, honors mathematics and physics,engineering physics, or electrical engineering. SeeGraduate General Regulations.

Degree RequirementsCourse WorkThe minimum requirement consists of 17 credit hoursof course credit, of which at least 14 must be atgraduate level. Additional undergraduate coursesmay be required to remedy deficiencies in thestudent’s background.

ResearchPart of the program is spent doing original research.A thesis describing this research is submitted anddefended at the program’s conclusion.

PhD Program

AdmissionTo qualify for admission, a student must have amasters degree or the equivalent in physics. Referalso to the Graduate General Regulations.

Degree RequirementsCourse WorkThe minimum requirement consists of nine hours ofgraduate credit beyond the master’s. Faculty ofScience requirements must also be met.

ResearchThe major portion of the PhD program is spent doingoriginal research. A thesis, embodying new andimportant results or original research, must bepresented and defended at the conclusion of thedegree program.

Admission from a Master’s Program tothe PhD ProgramThe department does not encourage students toproceed to a PhD without first obtaining an MSc.However, a student may be admitted from an MSc toa PhD program with a CGPA of at least 3.67calculated over a minimum of 15 graduate levelcredits, and approval of the student’s supervisorycommittee, approval of the Department of Physicsgraduate studies committee, department chair andsenate graduate studies committee.

Language RequirementIn certain areas of research, familiarity withlanguages other than English may be important. Insuch cases a student’s Supervisory committee mayrequire the attainment of reading knowledge of onesuch language.

BiophysicsStudents who wish to undertake interdisciplinarywork in Biophysics may apply to the Department ofPhysics or the Department of Biological Sciences.Those who wish to work in biophysics under specialarrangements should refer to the Graduate GeneralRegulations 1.3.4.

Chemical PhysicsStudents who wish to undertake interdisciplinarywork in chemical physics may apply to theDepartment of Physics or to the Department ofChemistry. Those who wish to work in chemicalphysics under special arrangements should refer tothe Graduate General Regulations 1.3.4.

Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyStudents wishing to undertake graduate studies inbiochemistry or molecular biology should refer to theMolecular Biology and Biochemistry Program in theGraduate Studies section of the Calendar.

Graduate CoursesPHYS 801-2 Student SeminarDiscussion of recent developments in physics, basedon student seminars. Attendance is required for allstudents proceeding toward MSc or PhD degrees inphysics.

PHYS 810-3 Fundamental Quantum MechanicsReview of foundations of quantum mechanics, statesand observables, measurement theory, angularmomentum, time reversal, stationary and timedependent perturbation theory, variational methods.Prerequisite: PHYS 415, or equivalent.

PHYS 811-3 Advanced Topics in QuantumMechanicsA continuation of PHYS 810: scattering theory,identical particles, spin statistics, creation andannihilation operators, diagrammatic perturbationtheory, Hartree-Fock theory. Prerequisite: PHYS810, or equivalent.

PHYS 812-3 Relativistic Quantum Mechanics andElementary Particle TheoryLorentz group and representations, Dirac and Klein-Gordon Equations, Maxwell’s equations andquantization, perturbation theory, Feynman diagramsand rules, strong and weak interactions. Prerequisite:PHYS 811.

PHYS 821-3 Electromagnetic TheoryAdvanced topics in classical electromagnetic theory:review of Maxwell’s equations, wave propagation,radiation theory, special relativity andelectromagnetic theory, magnetohydrodynamics andplasma physics, radiation damping. Prerequisite:PHYS 425, or equivalent.

PHYS 841-3 Equilibrium Statistical MechanicsReview of ensembles and thermodynamics, idealgases, imperfect classical gases, classical andmodern theories of phase transitions, renormalizationgroup. Prerequisite: PHYS 345, or equivalent.

PHYS 845-3 Nonequilibrium Statistical PhysicsBoltzmann equation and applications, H-theorem,conservation laws, Navier-Stokes equation,fluctuation-dissipation theorem, Kubo formalism;systems far from equilibrium, stability theory,stochastic analysis. Prerequisite: PHYS 841.

PHYS 861-3 Introduction to Solid State PhysicsFree electron theory, crystal structure, band theory,Bloch’s theorem, electron dynamics, phonons,semiconductors. Prerequisite: PHYS 465 orequivalent, and PHYS 415.

PHYS 862-3 Solid State Physics IISpecial topics in solid state physics such assuperconductivity, magnetism, optical properties ofsolids, electron correlations. Prerequisite: PHYS 861.

PHYS 863-3 Surface Science, Thin Films andInterfacesReview of surface science techniques: Auger, XPSelectron spectroscopies, low energy electrondiffraction (LEED), high energy electron diffraction(RHEED), Scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM).Review of thin film deposition techniques: molecularbeam epitaxy of metallic and semiconductormultilayer and superlattice structures. Physics andchemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Prerequisite:PHYS 810, 821, 861 or permission of thedepartment.

PHYS 871-3 Introduction to Elementary ParticlePhysicsElementary particle phenomenology; classification ofparticles, forces, conservation laws, relativistic

scattering theory, electromagnetic interactions ofleptons and hadrons, weak interactions, gaugetheories, strong interactions.

PHYS 875-3 Advanced Nuclear PhysicsExperimental and theoretical treatment of nuclearreactions and nuclear structure: description ofnucleon-nucleus and heavy ions reactions; transportequations in reaction studies; properties of nuclearmatter under extreme conditions; shell model andinteracting boson model of nuclear structure.Prerequisite: Physics 810 or equivalent.

PHYS 880-3 Applications of Group Theory toPhysicsElements of group theory, matrix representations, theClebsch-Gordon series, applications of finite andcontinuous groups to problems in atomic, solid stateand elementary particle physics.

PHYS 881-3 Special Topics IPHYS 882-3 Special Topics IIPHYS 883-3 Special Topics IIIPHYS 884-2 Special Topics IVPHYS 885-2 Special Topics VPHYS 886-2 Special Topics VIPHYS 898-0 MSc ThesisPHYS 899-0 PhD Thesis

Statistics ProgramK10512 Shrum Science Centre, (604) 291-3331 Tel,(604) 291-4947 Fax, http://www.math.sfu.ca


Graduate Program ChairDr. R.A. Lockhart BSc (Br Col), MA, PhD (Calif)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchFor a complete list of faculty, see the Mathematicsand Statistics undergraduate section.

C.B. Dean – discrete and lifetime data, extra-PoissonvariationD.M. Eaves – biometrics, generalized linearmodelling, theory of inferenceR.A. Lockhart – goodness-of-fit testing, inference onstochastic processes, large sample theoryG. Parker – actuarial mathematicsR.D. Routledge – biometrics, estimating the sizes ofanimal populationsC. Schwarz – modelling of animal populationdynamics, capture-recapture methodsR.R. Sitter – sample surveys, design of experiments,biostatisticsM.A. Stephens* – goodness-of-fit testing anddirectional dataT.B. Swartz – statistical computing, theory ofinferenceC. Villegas* – Bayesian inferenceK.L. Weldon – cross sectional sampling, statisticalconsulting

*emeritus

AdmissionFor admission requirements, see the GraduateGeneral Regulations section.

Applicants are normally required to submit scores inthe aptitude section of the graduate recordexaminations of the Educational Testing Service.Applicants whose first language is not English willnormally be asked to submit test of English as aforeign language results.

Applicants with degrees in areas other than statisticsare encouraged to apply provided they have someformal training in statistical theory and practice.

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MSc Program RequirementsThe program is intended to give students instructionon a wide range of statistical techniques and also toprovide experience in the practical application ofstatistics. The program should be of interest tostudents who wish to acquire statistical expertise inpreparation for a career in either theoretical orapplied statistics.

Students in the program will be required to

• complete at least 28 credit hours of credit for coursework in Statistics and related fields beyond coursestaken for the bachelor’s degree. Of these 28 hours,at least 20 are to be in graduate courses orgraduate seminars, and the remaining eight may bechosen from graduate or undergraduate seminarsor 400 level undergraduate courses. Normally thesecourses will include STAT 801 and at least four ofSTAT 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 890, 891 and MATH871, 872, 873 and 874.

• complete statisfactorily STAT 811 and 812• submit and defend successfully a project (as

outlined in the Graduate General Regulations)based on some problem of statistical analysis. Thisproblem will ordinarily arise out of the statisticalconsulting service.

Students with backgrounds in other disciplines, orwith an inadequate background in statistics, may berequired to take certain undergraduate courses in thedepartment in addition to the above requirements.

PhD Program RequirementsA candidate will generally obtain at least 28 creditsbeyond courses taken for the bachelor’s degree. Ofthese, at least 16 will be graduate courses orseminars and the remaining 12 may be fromgraduate courses or seminars or 400 levelundergraduate courses. Students who hold an MScin statistics are deemed to have earned 12 of the 16graduate hours and eight of the 12 undergraduate orgraduate hours required. The course work in allcases will involve study in at least four different areasof statistics and probability.

Candidates will normally pass a general examinationconsisting of two stages. In the first stage studentswill be required to pass an examination covering abroad range of senior undergraduate material instatistics. In the second stage students will berequired to present to their supervisory committee awritten thesis proposal and then to defend thisproposal at an open oral defense. The supervisory

committee will evaluate the thesis proposal anddefense and either pass or fail the student. Acandidate ordinarii will not be allowed to take eitherstage of the general examination more than twice.Both stages must normally be completed within sixfull time semesters or initial enrolment in the PhDprogram.

A candidate may be required by his/her supervisorycommittee to acquire proficiency in reading statisticalpapers in either French, German or Russian.

Students will be required to submit and successfullydefend a thesis which will embody a significantcontribution to statistical knowledge.

For further information and regulations, seeGraduate General Regulations.

Graduate CoursesSee also Applied and Computational MathematicsProgram.

STAT 602-3 Generalized Linear and Non-linearModellingA methods oriented unified approach to a broadarray of nonlinear regression modelling methodsincluding classical regression, logistic regression,probit analysis, dilution assay, frequency countanalysis, ordinal type responses, and survival data. Aproject will be assigned related to the student’s fieldof study. Prerequisite: STAT 302 or 330 orpermission of instructor. Open only to graduatestudents in departments other than Mathematics andStatistics.

STAT 650-5 Quantitative Analysis in ResourceManagement and Field BiologyThe use of statistical techniques and mathematicalmodels in resource management with specialemphasis on experimentation, survey techniques,and statistical model construction. (5-0-0)Prerequisite: A course in parametric and non-parametric statistics. This course may not be usedfor the satisfaction of degree requirements in theDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics.

STAT 801-4 Mathematical StatisticsAdvanced mathematical statistics. A survey of basicconcepts in point estimation, interval estimation andhypothesis testing. Principles of inference.

STAT 802-4 Multivariate AnalysisAn advanced course in multivariate analysis. Factoranalysis, discriminant analysis, principalcomponents, canonical correlations. Multivariateregression and analysis of variance.

STAT 803-4 Data AnalysisA problem based course emphasizing the exploratoryaspects of statistical analysis with emphasis onmodern computer oriented methods. Prerequisite:STAT 450 or equivalent or permission of theinstructor.

STAT 804-4 Time Series AnalysisAn introduction to time series models and theiranalysis. Both time-domain and frequency-domaintechniques will be studied. Prerequisite: STAT 450 orequivalent or permission of the instructor.

STAT 805-4 Non-Parametric Statistics andDiscrete Data AnalysisOrder statistics, rank statistics, procedures based onthe empirical distribution function. Asymptoticefficiencies, goodness-of-fit, contingency tables, log-linear models and further topics will be offered.Prerequisite: STAT 330 and 420 or equivalent orpermission of the instructor.

STAT 806-4 Lifetime Data AnalysisStatistical methodology used in analysing failure timedata. Likelihoods under various censoring patterns.Inference using parametric regression modelsincluding the exponential, Weibull, lognormal,generalized gamma distributions. Goodness-of-fittests. The proportional hazards family, and inferenceunder the proportional hazards model. Stratificationand blocking in proportional hazards models. Timedependent covariates. Regression methods forgrouped data. Prerequisite: STAT 450.

STAT 811-0 Statistical Consulting IStudents will participate in the department statisticalconsulting service under the direction of facultymembers. This course will be graded on asatisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

STAT 812-0 Statistical Consulting IIStudents will participate in the department statisticalconsulting service under the direction of facultymembers. This course is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Open to MSc and PhD studentsin statistics.

STAT 890-4 Statistics: Selected TopicsSTAT 891-2 SeminarA course to be team taught by current and visitingfaculty and with topics chosen to match the interestsof the students.

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