Academic Programs Committee of Council
Course Challenge Dec. 12, 2008
College of Arts & Science
Items for approval through the University Course Challenge:
program revisions and prerequisite changes in Microbiology & Immunology.
College of Engineering
Items for approval through the University Course Challenge:
prerequisite revisions, new courses and course deletions in Agricultural &
Bioresource Engineering, Civil and Geological Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, and
General Engineering.
Also included in this document are several items for information:
changes in course titles and course descriptions for these departments and also
for Mechanical Engineering.
Schedule for approval:
Date of circulation: Dec. 12, 2008
Date by which Challenge must be received: Jan 2, 2009
Date by which changes will automatically be considered approved in the absence of
Challenge: Jan. 16, 2009
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE
MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Additional Program Revisions missed from the May 13, 2008 UCC postings
The changes considered necessary in addition to the modification of the 3rd and 4th
year prerequisites are the followings:
Four Year – Microbiology & Immunology
1) Move BIOL 226.3 into the select 9 credit units from list
2) Move MCIM 417.3 from the select 9 credit units from list and into the required list
3) Add BIOC 430.3, BIOC 435.3, and BMST 305.3 into the select 9 credit units from
list
4) Remove BIOC 437.3 and MCIM 423.3 from the select 9 credit units from list
5) Add CHEM 250.3 as a Cognate Course Requirement under C7
Three Year - Microbiology & Immunology
1) Move MCIM 216.3 into the select 9 credit units from list
2) Add CHEM 250.3; MATH 110.3 or MATH 115.3 as Cognate Course
Requirements under C7
3) Remove CHEM 250.3 from the list of required courses under C6
Honours - Microbiology & Immunology
1) Move BIOL 226.3 into the select 9 credit units from list
2) Move MCIM 417.3 from the select 9 credit units from list and into the required list
3) Add BIOC 430.3, BIOC 435.3, and BMST 305.3 into the select 9 credit units from
list
4) Remove BIOC 437.3 and MCIM 423.3 from the select 9 credit units from list
5) Add CHEM 250.3 as a Cognate Course Requirement under C7
Four Year – Microbiology & Biotechnology
1) Move BIOL 226.3 into the select 9 credit units from list
2) Move MCIM 417.3 from the select 9 credit units from list and into the required list
3) Add BIOC 430.3, BIOC 435.3, and BMST 305.3 into the select 9 credit units from
list
4) Remove BIOC 437.3 and MCIM 423.3 from the select 9 credit units from list
5) Add CHEM 250.3 as a Cognate Course Requirement under C7
*Add BIOC 430.3, BIOC 435.3, BIOL 226.3, and BMST 305.3 in the Courses in
Other Department s List at end of section
Prerequisite Revisions:
MCIM 308.3
Old: BMSC/BIOC 200.3, BMSC 210.3, 240.3
New: BMSC 200.3, 210.3
MCIM 309.3
Old: BMSC/BIOC 200.3, BMSC 210.3, 240.3
New: BMSC 200.3, 210.3
MCIM 321.3
Old: BMSC/BIOC 200.3, BMSC 210.3, 220.3, 240.3
New: BMSC 200.3, 210.3.
MCIM 326.3
Old: BMSC/BIOC 200.3, BMSC 210.3, 240.3
New: BMSC 200.3, 210.3.
MCIM 387.3
Old: BMSC/BIOC 200.3, BMSC 210.3, 240.3
New: MCIM 326.3
MCIM 390.3
Old: BMSC 210.3, 220.3, 340.3
New: BMSC 200.3, 210.3.
MCIM 391.3
Old: BMSC/BIOC 200.3, BMSC 210.3, 240.3
New: 240.3; MCIM 326.3.
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MCIM 416.3
Old: BMSC/BIOC 200.3, BMSC 210.3, 240.3; MCIM 387.3.
New: MCIM 387.3
MCIM 417.3
Old: BMSC/BIOC 200.3, BMSC 210.3, 220.3, 240.3
New: BMSC 200.3, 210.3, 220.3.
MCIM 423.3
Old: BMSC/BIOC 200.3, BMSC 210.3, 240.3
New: MCIM 321.3.
MCIM 425.3
Old: BMSC/BIOC 200.3, BMSC 210.3, 240.3
New: MCIM 326.3
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Cathie Fornssler, Administration Officer
Academic Program Committee
Malcolm Reeves, Assistant Dean,
Undergraduate Programs, Dean’s Office, College of Engineering
December 12, 2008
Changes for the Challenge Process, College of Engineering
The following items have been approved by the College Undergraduate
Curriculum Committee:
1.
ABE Calendar Changes
Change ABE 305.3 to ABE 205.3 for 2008-09 (Term 2)
Delete Courses
ABE 51.6 Introduction to Agricultural Equipment
ABE 52.6 Agricultural Power
ABE 61.6 Primary and Secondary Processing of Agricultural
Products
ABE 72.6 Livestock Facilities
ABE 75.6 Electronics and Controls in Agriculture
ABE 77.6 Workshop Management
ABE 79.6 Water Management
Rationale: The course number and course content of these courses have been
changed. The new Diploma Program has been revised and approved by the
College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the new courses will be submitted.
Change Course Number 200901 Term 2
Remove Note
From: ABE 305.3 Agricultural Machinery Management
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NOTE: May not be taken by Engineering students for credit
towards a B.E. degree without permission from student’s
department.
To:
ABE 205.3 Agricultural Machinery Management
REMOVE the Note:
Rationale: This course is now for the Diploma Program and approved by the
College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
Prerequisite Change
From: ABE 431.3 Irrigation System Design
Prerequisite(s): ABE 212.3 and CE 319
To:
ABE 431.3 Irrigation System Design
Prerequisite(s): ABE 212.3
Rationale: There have been prerequisite waivers given out for the past two
years for CE 319.
2.
CE/GEOE Calendar Changes
New Course
CE 474.3 Design in Masonry (3L-3T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s): CE 418 (taken)
This course will provide an introduction to the analysis and design of
structural masonry components and building systems. The fundamental
principles covered in CE 418.3 (Design in Reinforced Concrete) will be
extended to flexural members, walls and columns constructed from
masonry components, in accordance with the requirements of CSA
Standard CSA-S304.1-04 (Design of Masonry Structures). Lateral load
resisting systems in low-rise buildings will be discussed, emphasising the
role and behaviour of shear walls and horizontal diaphragms. Elementary
concepts of building science will also be introduced, focusing on heat and
moisture flow through building envelopes.
Rationale: This course was offered last year and will be offered in January 2009
as a Special Topics course. The Civil Engineering Department have received a
grant from the masonry industry to put on this class for three years. There are
also endowment funds to compensate the department ongoing. This course will
be added to the Group D elective list for CE.
Prerequisite Change
From: CE 468.3 Geoenvironmental Engineering
Prerequisite(s): CE 319, 327 (or GEOE 475), and CE 328
To:
CE 468.3 Geoenvironmental Engineering
Prerequisite(s): CE 319 & 328
Prerequisite or Corequisite(s): CE 327 or GEOE 475
Rationale: The corequisite allows GEOE 475 to be offered in Term 1 or Term 2
and accommodates students in the new Environmental Engineering program.
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Prerequisite Change
From: GEOE 412.3 Reservoir Mechanics
Prerequisite(s): CE 328 or ME 335
Corequisite(s): GEOL 463
To:
GEOE 412.3 Reservoir Mechanics
Prerequisite(s): CE 328 and GEOL 245 or ME 335
Rationale: The most important things for the students to know, heading into
GEOE 412, are the lithological characteristics of the sedimentary rocks that
typically serve as reservoirs (esp. sandstone, limestone and dolomite) and
caprocks (esp. shale and anhydrite). GEOL 245 course will provide them with
this knowledge.
Change Terms
From: GEOE 412.3 Reservoir Mechanics -2
To:
GEOE 412.3 Reservoir Mechanics -1
Rationale: This course is currently offered in term 2. We would like it offered in
term 1. This course is useful for the GEOE 495 Design course and it would be
an advantage to have students complete the course at the end of term 1. The
course would switch with the current term 1 course, GEOE 466, which is an
elective for GEOE students. Since it would switch with another 4th year GEOE
course it would not create a scheduling problem for GEOE students. This
change requires the prerequisite change previously proposed.
From: GEOE 466.3 Petroleum Geomechanics -1
To:
GEOE 466.3 Petroleum Geomechanics-2
Rationale: This course is currently offered in term 1. We would like to switch it
with GEOE 412 and offer it in term 2. This course is often taken by Mechanical
and Chemical Engineering students. The current requirement of 90 credit units
towards the BE degree should not be a problem since it is fewer credits than
many 4th year design courses require. This change will allow GEOE 412 to be
taken in term 1 where it can provide assistance to students working on petroleum
related Design Projects.
ADD Note
GEOE 414.3 Rock Mechanics Design
Note: GEOE 378 is recommended.
Rationale: This field course is frequently referred to during GEOE 414.
Description Change
From: GEOE 378.3 – Engineering Geological Mapping
Introduction to field methods in geological engineering: mapping,
discontinuity surveys, analysis and design. A two-week field camp
immediately preceding the first term in the final year of the GEOE
program.
To:
GEOE 378.3 – Engineering Geological Mapping
Introduction to field methods in geological engineering: mapping,
discontinuity surveys, analysis and design. A two-week field camp
normally in April/May or August immediately preceding the first
term in the final year of the GEOE program.
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Rationale: This change will allow greater flexibility in the planning of this field
course. It is understood that this change will not affect students taking the
course in 2009.
3.
CHE Calendar Changes
Course Description Changes
From: CHE 333.2 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
A series of experiments using bench scale and pilot plant scale
apparatus to study fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and
thermodynamics. The method of reporting results is emphasized.
CHE 414.2 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
Experiments are chosen from the fields of fluid mechanics,
biochemical engineering, heat transfer, thermodynamics, data
logging and process dynamics.
CHE 424.2 Chemical Engineering Laboratory III
Experiments are chosen from the fields of process dynamics and
control, reactor design, and mass transfer.
To:
CHE 333.2 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
Students are trained in chemical engineering experimental
methods with an emphasis on safety. A series of experiments
using bench scale apparatus to study fluid mechanics, heat
transfer and thermodynamics are offered. The method of
reporting results is emphasized.
CHE 414.2 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
Experiments are chosen in the fields of biochemical engineering,
mass transfer, simultaneous heat and mass transfer, fluid
mechanics and process dynamics. Pilot plant scale apparatus are
used to more closely demonstrate industrial conditions. The
method of reporting is emphasized.
CHE 424.2 Chemical Engineering Laboratory III
Experiments using semi-pilot plant and pilot plant scale are
chosen in the areas of process dynamics and control, mass
transfer, reaction kinetics and reactor design. The method of
reporting is emphasized.
Rationale: The current calendar descriptions are quite outdated. The above
description better reflect the content of the labs.
Delete Course
CHE 232.0 Seminar
Rationale: The original purpose of CHE 232.0 was to provide a forum in which
second year students were introduced to chemical engineering in term 1 of their
second year. This didn't happen since conflicts within the second year program
resulted in CHE 232 only being scheduled for term 2. Furthermore, now that
CHE 220 is a term 1 class, our second year students have the early exposure to
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the chemical engineering discipline that we were originally seeking with the
seminar class.
It is also felt, and confirmed by a survey of the second year students, that the
second year students did not yet have enough background knowledge to fully
understand and benefit from the presentation made by the fourth year students.
Thus, removing the class will improve the student experience and open up a time
slot in the second year program.
Prerequisite Change
From: CHE 332.0- Seminar
Prerequisite(s): CHE 232
To:
CHE 332.0- Seminar
Prerequisite(s): CHE 210 (taken) and CHE 220 (taken)
Rationale: Following the elimination of CHE 232.0 a prerequisite change was
required. The classes CHE210 (Taken) and CHE220 (Taken) were picked to
ensure students have had exposure to Y2T1 and T2T2 of the CHE program prior
to enrolling in our seminar class. "Taken" is listed so that students are not
automatically adding an additional year to their program by failing one of CHE210
or CHE220.
Prerequisite Change
CHE 311.3 Mathematical Modelling I
From: Prerequisite(s): MATH 224 (taken) and CHE 220
To:
Prerequisite(s): MATH 224 (taken)
Prerequisite or Corequisite(s): CHE 220
Rationale: As CHE 220 has now been moved to term 1, the possibility exists that
a student may transfer into our program with the math prerequisite but not the
CHE 220 prerequisite. Allowing students to take both CHE 311 and CHE 220 at
the same time will give them a "double dose" of material and energy balances in
one term, with the balances in CHE 311 being in the latter half of the course.
4.
EE/CME Calendar Changes
Course Name Change
From: EE 431.3 Hardware Descriptive Language
To:
EE 431.3 Logic Design using FPGAs
Rationale: The instructor believes that the new name better reflects the course
content. The content of the course is not changing.
Prerequisite Change
CME 392.3 Computer Engineering Laboratory
From: Corequisite(s): EE 332, 352 and 431
To: Prerequisite or Corequisite(s): EE 292, 332, 352 and 431
Rationale: EE 292 is a required laboratory course in both EE and CME
programs that must precede CME 392.
Title Change
From: CME 462.3 Multimedia Protocols and Video Signals
To: CME 462.3 Multimedia Signals and Systems
Rationale: Make course content more obvious to students.
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Add Practicum
From: EE 216.3 Probability Statistics and Numerical Methods 1(3L)
To: EE 216.3 Probability Statistics and Numerical Methods 1(3L-.5P)
Rationale: Providing an opportunity for students to meet with the instructor
about assignments.
Change Hours
From: CME 451.3 Transport Networks 1(3L-3P)
To: CME 451.3 Transport Networks 1(3L-1P)
Rationale: Error in original course build.
5.
EP/PHYS Calendar Changes
Prerequisite Change
From: EP 495.6 Capstone Design Project
Prerequiste(s): EP 317 and PHYS 356
Corerequiste(s): EP 413, 414, 414 and 421
To:
EP 495.6 Capstone Design Project
Prerequiste(s): EP 317
Prerequisite(s) or Corequiste(s): EP 413 & 414 & 414 & 421
Rationale: To remove PHYS 356 as a prerequisite as it is redundant.
6.
GE Calendar Changes
Prerequisite Change
From: GE 124.3 Engineering Mechanics I
Prerequisite(s): Physics 30
To:
GE 124.3 Engineering Mechanics I
Prerequisite(s)or Corequisite(s): MATH 123
Rationale: Physics 30 is an admission requirement for students to get being
accepted in the College of Engineering. It is appropriate to have the MATH 123
as a prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s) for this course based on its content.
7.
ME Calendar Changes
Description Changes
From: ME 229.3 Introduction to Engineering Design
Introduces the mechanical engineering student to the concepts
behind engineering design. Special seminars by practicing
professionals supplement the course materials. Specific topics to
be covered are: historical background, log books, scheduling,
literature search, cost analysis, project management, CAD and
CAM techniques, report writing, design ethics and legal
responsibilities. Students are responsible for participating in and
completing an applied design project.
To:
ME 229.3 Introduction to Engineering Design
Introduces the mechanical engineering student to the concepts
behind engineering design. Special seminars by practicing
professionals supplement the course materials. Specific topics to
be covered are: historical background, log books, scheduling,
literature search, cost analysis, project management, CAD
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techniques, report writing, design ethics, safety in design,
sustainability and legal responsibilities. Students are responsible
for participating in and completing an applied design project and
well as complete WHMIS basic training.
From: ME 490.3 Design of Fluid Power Circuits
An introduction to the design of industrial and Fluid Power circuits.
The operation and design of basic components are considered. A
methodology to the design of industrial circuits is introduced and
applied to industrial applications. Design criteria for closed loop
applications are introduced.
To:
ME 490.3 Design of Fluid Power Circuits
An introduction to the design of industrial and Fluid Power circuits.
The operation and design of basic components are considered. A
methodology to the design of industrial circuits is introduced and
applied to industrial applications. Design criteria for open loop
applications are introduced.
From: ME 313.3 Mechanics of Materials I
General principles underlying the mechanics of materials are
discussed and applied to the advanced strength analysis of
common structural elements. Failure criteria and fracture
mechanics are also considered.
To:
ME 313.3 Mechanics of Materials I
General principles underlying the mechanics of materials are
discussed and applied to the advanced strength analysis of
common structural elements.
Rationale: To update the course descriptions.
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