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Academic Programs Committee of Council
University Course Challenge June 23, 2010
Arts & Science
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Mathematics introductory course credits; changes to prerequisites in Native Studies; items for
information in History.
Graduate Studies & Research
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Dean’s Office course in Synchrotron research; new courses in Bioresource Policy, Business &
Economics, Food & Bioproduct Sciences, Microbiology & Immunology, Public Health, Soil
Science; items for information from Anatomy & Cell Biology, Curriculum Studies, Physical
Therapy.
Schedule for approval:
Date of circulation: June 23, 2010
Date by which Challenge must be received: July 7, 2010
Date by which changes will automatically be considered approved in the absence of Challenge:
July 21, 2010
Over the summer, additional time for a Challenge can be requested.
Next UCC posting:
University Course Challenge is now being posted on a regular schedule. The next scheduled
Challenge document posting will be in August 2010 – items submitted from colleges by August
10 will be posted August 16, for approval by August 30. Urgent items can still be posted on
request.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE
The revisions listed below have been approved by the College of Arts & Science and are now
submitted for information or approval by University Course Challenge
Division of Science
Mathematics & Statistics
MATH 102.3 Precalculus Mathematics
Add to Note: Students are allowed to have credit for only one of MATH 102 and 104; students
who take MATH 102 and then take MATH 104 will lose credit for MATH 102. This course may
be used as an alternate prerequisite for MATH 110, 121, 125 or 125 (clears deficiencies in high
school 30-level mathematics courses).
Rationale: MATH 102.3 and 104.3 are both preparatory courses for standard 100-level MATH
courses. Though students may choose to take both (particularly if they did not take necessary
high school mathematics courses), it is not reasonable to count both toward their degree
requirements, given the level of the course work.
MATH 104.3 Elementary Calculus
Add to Note: Students are allowed to have credit for only one of MATH 102 and 104; students
who take MATH 102 and then take MATH 104 will lose credit for MATH 102. This course may
be used as an alternate prerequisite for MATH 110, 121, 125 or 125 (clears deficiencies in high
school 30-level mathematics courses).
Rationale: See above.
Items for information only:
MATH 223.3 Intermediate Calculus
New Title: Calculus III for Engineers
New Course Description: Vectors and coordinate geometry in 3-space; vector functions and
curves; partial differentiation; applications to partial derivatives; multiple integration.
Rationale: The University Course Challenge of April 18, 2008 approved minor changes in the
contents of the Engineering Mathematics courses MATH 223.3 and MATH 224.3. The changes
involved transferring one topic from MATH 223.3 to MATH 224.3, and expanding one
remaining topic in MATH 223.3, so as to balance the amounts of material present in the two
courses. The Calendar descriptions of the two courses were, inadvertently, left unchanged at that
time. The Calendar descriptions of MATH 223.3 and 224.3 are being changed to reflect the
content actually being present in the course as a result of these changes.
MATH 224.3 Differential Equations
New Title: Calculus IV for Engineers
New Course Description: Vector fields; vector calculus; ordinary differential equations;
sequences, series, and power series.
Rationale: See above.
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Division of Social Sciences
NS 107.3 Introduction to Canadian Native Studies
Equivalent Courses: NS 107 replaces both NS 105.3, Local Aboriginal Peoples, and NS 106.3,
Aboriginal Canada. NS 107 is equivalent to both of the previous courses (students may not have
credit for NS 107 if they have previously taken NS 105 or 106).
NS 220.3 — 2(3L) Aboriginal Rights and the Courts
Old Prerequisite(s): NS 105, 106.
New Prerequisite: 3 credit units 100-level NS and 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH
112.3, 116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; NS 105.3, 106.3; POLS
111.3, 112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6);
WGST 110.6, 112.3
NS 261.3 — 1/2(3L/S) Aboriginal Intellectual and Cultural Traditions in Western Canada
Old Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units 100-level NS.
New Prerequisite: 3 credit units 100-level NS and 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH
112.3, 116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; NS 105.3, 106.3; POLS
111.3, 112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6);
WGST 110.6, 112.3
NS 262.3 — 1/2(3L/S) Aboriginal Narratives of Historical Memory
Old Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units 100-level NS.
New Prerequisite: 3 credit units 100-level NS and 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH
112.3, 116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; NS 105.3, 106.3; POLS
111.3, 112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6);
WGST 110.6, 112.3
NS 264.3 — 1/2(3L) Aboriginal People and Canadian Politics
Old Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units 100-level Native Studies.
New Prerequisite: 3 credit units 100-level NS and 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH
112.3, 116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; NS 105.3, 106.3; POLS
111.3, 112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6);
WGST 110.6, 112.3
NS 265.3 — 1/2(3L) Aboriginal People and Development
Old Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units at the 100-level and NS 264.
New Prerequisite: 3 credit units 100-level NS, 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH 112.3,
116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; NS 105.3, 106.3; POLS 111.3,
112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6); WGST
110.6, 112.3, and NS 264
NS 270.6 — 1&2(3L) Literature of Native North America
Old Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units 100-level Native Studies.
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New Prerequisite: 3 credit units 100-level NS and 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH
112.3, 116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; NS 105.3, 106.3; POLS
111.3, 112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6);
WGST 110.6, 112.3
NS 271.3 — 1/2(3L) Aboriginal Women in Canada
Old Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units 100-level Native Studies.
New Prerequisite: 3 credit units 100-level NS and 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH
112.3, 116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; NS 105.3, 106.3; POLS
111.3, 112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6);
WGST 110.6, 112.3
NS 272.3 — 1/2(3L) Native Americans USA
Old Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units 100-level NS.
New Prerequisite: 3 credit units 100-level NS and 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH
112.3, 116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; NS 105.3, 106.3; POLS
111.3, 112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6);
WGST 110.6, 112.3
NS 280.6 — 1&2(2L-1S) Metis History in Western Canada
Old Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units 100-level Native Studies.
New Prerequisite: 3 credit units 100-level NS and 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH
112.3, 116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; NS 105.3, 106.3; POLS
111.3, 112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6);
WGST 110.6, 112.3
NS 281.3 — 1/2(2L-1S) First Nations History in Western Canada
Old Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units 100-level Native Studies.
New Prerequisite: 3 credit units 100-level NS and 3 credit units from ANTH 111.3; ARCH
112.3, 116.3; ECON 111.3, 114.3; GEOG 130.3; LING 111.3, 112.3; NS 105.3, 106.3; POLS
111.3, 112.3; PSY 110.6; SOC 111.3, 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and 112.3 were formerly SOC 110.6);
WGST 110.6, 112.3
Division of Humanities and Fine Arts
History
Items for information only:
HIST 257.3 Prairie History to 1905
New Title: The Canadian Prairie to 1905
HIST 258.3 Prairie History since 1905
New Title: The Canadian Prairies since 1905
HIST 264.3 Introduction to History of Native Newcomer Relations to 1880
New Title: Native Newcomer Relations in Canada to 1880
HIST 265.3 Introduction to History of Native Newcomer Relations 1880 to Present
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New Title: Native Newcomer Relations in Canada 1880 to Present
Rationale: To ensure that the Canadian Content of the course is apparent from the title.
HIST 266.3 History Wars Issues in Native Newcomer Relations
New Course Description: The relationships between indigenous people and newcomers remain
contentious and misunderstood -- they are the fodder of history wars. This course explores the
historical antecedents of these tensions in both Canada and the USA. Aboriginal identity, Native
rights, spirituality, residential school abuse cases, fisheries, self-government, casinos, research
ethics, oral history.
Rationale: The new description better reflects the course content and differentiates the course
from other offerings in our department that otherwise seem quite similar.
COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES & RESEARCH
Dean’s Office, College of Graduate Studies and Research
SYNC 801.3 – Introduction to Health Research Using Synchrotron Techniques
Prerequisite:
Instructor approval.
Calendar Description:
Provides a broad overview of major Synchrotron health research techniques with reference to
Canadian Light Source facilities. Techniques covered include biomedical imaging, X-ray
fluorescence imaging, and macromolecular crystallography and X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
Gives students information on strengths, limitations and applicability of each technique. Health
research case studies are integrated.
Rationale:
This is foundation course for the CIHR-THRUST program – CIHR training grant in Health
Research Using Synchrotron Techniques. It will give THRUST students a basic overview of
multiple Synchrotron health techniques. Based on this foundation they will take more
specialized technique courses. It will also be of broad interest to a variety of researchers in the
health and life sciences, and will be at an appropriate level for a student to gain a broad overview
of Synchrotron techniques.
Contact Person:
ingrid.pickering@usask.ca
Approval: CGSR Graduate Student Affairs Committee, May 18, 2010
Bioresource Policy, Business & Economics
BPBE 837.3 – Non-market Valuation for Natural Resources and the Environment
Prerequisite:
Graduate standing (enrollment in the M.Sc. or PhD. in Agricultural Economics or M.A. in
Economics programs) or permission of the instructor.
Calendar Description:
The course will emphasize the development and illustration of concepts, issues, and analytical
techniques for non market valuation. Students will examine competing theories in resource and
environmental economics and learn to apply analytic models. Students will also learn to apply
nonmarket valuation techniques and enhance their understanding of natural resource policy
implications.
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Rationale:
Natural resource and environmental economists increasingly rely on non market valuation
techniques to assess the value of natural and environmental goods and services and amenities.
This course will provide a hands-on approach to understanding the theories and applications of
such widely used, and recognized economic approaches. The course has been offered previously
as a special topics 898,3 course. It provides a valuable addition to the department’s graduate
course offerings in resource economics.
Contact Person:
jill.hobbs@usask.ca
Approval: CGSR Graduate Student Affairs Committee, May 18, 2010
Food and Bioproduct Sciences
FDSC 874.3 – Industrial Application of Enzymes
Prerequisite:
Basic biochemistry and microbiology knowledge is required, such as BMSC200 and FABS212.
Calendar Description:
The course will discuss the enzymes used in industrial processes, including production and
quality assurance. The enzymes in the industries are powerful tools for the conversion of
substances in order to provide more effective means of production, The lecture covers the
enzymes found in a wide rage of applications, such as foods, agriculture, household products,
and chemicals.
Rationale:
Since their discovery, the application of enzymes has been extended from traditional food
processing. such as cheese, to advanced technology, such as genetic engineering. Enzymes have
many advantages to utilize in many processes, such as reaction-specific. energy-efficient,
substance-specific, and easy to handle. These advantages make enzymes potent for many
industrial applications. In the last few decades, there has been extensive research on their
functionality, characteristics and applications in a variety of industries. Even today, new
enzymes and new applications are reported for further efficient industrial applications. The
course will discuss these traditional and newer applications in order to deepen the knowledge in
the current situations of enzymes in industries.
Contact Person: nicholas.low@usask.ca
Approval: Graduate Student Affairs Committee, June 15, 2010
Microbiology and Immunology
MCIM 817.3 – Advanced Molecular Virology
Prerequisite:
None
Calendar Description:
This course considers the molecular details of virus replication and the host responses to
infection. Topics covered include virus structure, entry, replication, assembly and virus host
interactions. Molecular details and protein functions in the replication of DNA viruses and, +
and – strand RNA viruses will be analyzed and compared. Seminars will be used to analyze
current research papers and modern viral analysis techniques. This course is intended for
graduate students who have not completed a senior undergraduate course in molecular Virology.
For further graduate training in virology, see VTMC 833.
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Rationale:
This advanced level molecular virology course is designed for graduate students who have not
taken a molecular Virology course as part of their undergraduate training. It provides
background on the basics concepts of Molecular Virology and also introduces them to Virology
Research through Seminars and discussion of current Virology publications.
Contact Person:
peter.bretscher@usask.ca
Approval: Graduate Student Affairs Committee, May 18, 2010
Public Health
PUBH 846.3 – Analytic Methods in Epidemiological Research
Prerequisite: All of the following: Epidemiology for Public Health (PUBH 800.3) or
equivalent, Biostatistics for Public Health (PUBH 805.3) or equivalent, Current Biostatistical
Methods and Computer Applications (PUBH 842.3) .
Calendar Description:
The course will give students an advanced and comprehensive understanding of the principles of
design and statistical analysis of epidemiologic research. Students will learn the strengths and
weaknesses of established methods of epidemiologic research and will also achieve the ability to
independently design, perform, analyse and critique observational health research.
Rationale:
A course with this content is a requirement of the Ph.D. program in Epidemiology in the School
of Public Health. Having this course located, administered and delivered within the School will
assure yearly access for students to this material.
Contact Person:
a.backman@usask.ca
Approval: Graduate Student Affairs Committee, June 15, 2010
PUBH 861.3 – Health, Post-Secondary Education and Social Programs: Funding,
Structure and Reform
Prerequisite:
PUBH 867 or departmental permission.
Calendar Description:
The course will establish the foundations for the current funding of health care, post-secondary
education and Canadian Social Programs. The course will also consider the main elements of a
budget. The major assignment for the class will involve students working together to compile a
provincial budget. Every province faces the same budgetary challenge: how to continue to fund
the rapidly increasing costs of health care while at the same time maintaining the quality of other
programs and services.
Rationale:
It is important for students of health policy and public policy to develop an appreciation for the
funding mechanisms and processes that determine the provision of state services. This need will
be satisfied by providing students with an experiential learning opportunity to create a provincial
budget, including the consultations that occur with lobby groups and key stakeholders. One side
of budgeting involves expenditures. The course will consider various forms of spending and will
focus specifically on health care, social programs that support families and seniors, and programs
that provide funding of students, universities and research.
The other side of budgeting is the raising of revenue to fund programs. The course will consider
various forms of taxation, and consider whether Saskatchewan should follow the lead of other
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provinces and harmonize its sales tax with the federal GST. It will also consider whether there
are alternative ways to fund health care and social programs.
The course will also consider the various policy tools used to reform Canadian social programs
and post-secondary education and discuss why similar reforms have not occurred in health care.
The main reports advocating reform of Canada’s health care system, such as the Romanow,
Kirby, Mazankowski, and Fyke reports will be discussed and their recommendations assessed.
Contact Person: a.backman@usask.ca
Approval: Graduate Student Affairs Committee, June 15, 2010
Please note that this course is also being submitted for double-listing in the School of Public
Policy as PUBP 861.3. Following approval of the course through University Course
Challenge, the double- listing request will be dealt with by the Academic Programs
Committee
Soil Science
SLSC 816.3 – Soil Organic Matters
Prerequisite:
None
Calendar Description:
An advanced study of soil organic matter and the factors influencing organic matter development
and stabilization. Current research topics, including the impact of a changing environment on
soil organic matter and the role of soil organic matter in soil quality development, will be
emphasized.
Rationale:
Organic matter is a key component of soils and comprises living microorganisms, recently added
plant and animal residues, an active pool of decomposed materials, and a pool of stable organic
matter relatively resistant to further degradation Together, these organic fractions influence
processes that are both agronomically and environmentally significant For example, active soil
organic matter contributes to nutrient cycling, and can be an important reserve for sequestered
carbon. Organic matter also contributes to soil development and stability, thereby influencing
soil structure, aeration, water infiltration, and ultimately erodibility. Human activities have I
contributed to a decline in soil organic matter in many soils worldwide and we now face the
challenge of restoring and managing soil organic matter for a sustainable future. This course will
provide a background for understanding organic matter development and stabilization and will
address many current issues regarding soil organic matters. Although our department offers
related courses in soil microbiology and soil nitrogen, we do not offer a course that focuses
specifically on soil organic
matter.
Contact Person: fran.walley@usask.ca
Approval: Graduate Student Affairs Committee, June 15, 2010
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For Information:
Anatomy & Cell Biology
ACB 834.3
Two new courses were approved with the same number (ACB 834.3). The courses will now be
ACB 832.3 – Platelets in Human Health and Disease and ACB 834.3 - Advanced Functional
Neuroanatomy.
Curriculum Studies
Courses to be modified: ECUR 811.3 and ECUR 812.3 — these two courses are a division of
ECUR 801 .6.
ECUR 811.3 - Curriculum Perspectives
Prerequisite or corequisite: BEd or equivalent
Calendar Description: This course will investigate a variety of curriculum perspectives in
relation to educational practice in a variety of contexts.
ECUR 812.3 - Curriculum: Theory and Practice
Prerequisite or corequisite: BEd or equivalent
Calendar Description: This course will examine theoretical underpinnings to the field of
curriculum studies and implications for practice in a variety of settings.
Rationale:
The University has moved away from 6 cu courses, creating difficulties for our students with
registration. As well. our sibling department, Educational Technology and Design has split their
required (and similar) course ECMM 802.6 to ETAD 802.3 with the precursor to it to be ECUR
811.3. As well, we want an ECUR course that graduate students in other departments can take, a
3 cu course which will familiarize them with curricular issues.
Contact Person: janet.mcvittie@usask.ca
Approval: Graduate Student Affairs Committee, May 18, 2010
Physical Therapy
Item for information:
Entrance requirements for Physical Therapy now read “Human Physiology (6 credit units) –
PHSI 208.6 or equivalent “ Due to changes to physiology courses, this requirement will now
read: “Human Physiology (6 credit units) – PHPY 302.3 and one of PHPY 301.3, 303.3 or HSC
350.3, or equivalent”.