Academic Programs Committee of Council
Course Challenge May 22, 2009
The following curricular changes are being circulated for approval through the University Course
Challenge:
College of Arts & Science
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For approval:
Division of Humanities & Fine Arts: Art & Art History new course; Classical Medieval and
Renaissance Studies program revisions; Music new courses;
Division of Science: Chemistry course deletion, prerequisite revision, program revisions;
Physics& Engineering Physics new course; Geological Sciences prerequisite revisions, program
revisions; Mathematics & Statistics new course;
Division of Social Sciences: Archaeology & Anthropology program revisions; Geography &
Planning prerequisite revisions; Native Studies course revisions and new course; Political Studies
program revisions; Psychology program revisions.
College of Education
For information: EPSE course revision
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College of Graduate Studies & Research
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For approval: Community Health & Epidemiology program revision, new courses; Educational
Foundations course deletion; Educational Psychology & Special Education program revision;
College of Graduate Studies & Research new course; Mechanical Engineering prerequisite
revision.
College of Nursing
For approval: new course
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Schedule for approval:
Date of circulation: May 22, 2009
Date by which Challenge must be received: June 5, 2009
Date by which changes will automatically be considered approved in the absence of Challenge:
June 19, 2009
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College of Arts & Science
The curricular revisions listed below were approved through the April 2009 Arts & Science
College Course and Program Challenge and are now submitted for approval by University Course
Challenge
Division of Humanities and Fine Arts
Art & Art History
New Course
ARTH 420.3 Professional Practices in the History of Art & Visual Culture
1 or 2 This course is designed to provide senior students with the opportunity to gain valuable
practical professional practice experience in careers related to the study of the history of art and
visual culture. The course will be divided into 4 components focusing on Academe; Commercial
and Public Gallery management; Architecture; and Curatorship. Each of these areas of study will
be facilitated through seminars, workshops, site visits, invited speakers and assigned projects.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 120.3, ARTH 121.3, at least TWO senior Art History Courses,
and / or permission of the instructor
Instructor: Mona Holmlund
Rationale: This course is designed to be the companion course to Art 410 Professional Practices
in Visual Art.
It has an Art History/Visual Culture focus to compliment the Studio Art focus of the existing
class reflecting the two major areas of study offered to students in our department.
The curriculum has been designed in consultation with the Art History Area, the Department
Head and Studio Faculty and current students, particularly the Visual Arts Students' Union
(VASU).
Classical, Medieval & Renaissance Studies
Program revisions
BA Minor, 4-year, Honours
Changes: Update of CMRS program requirements to reflect: changes in the offerings of
participating departments
new courses
reactivated moribund courses
courses discovered, in consultation with the participating departments, to have been omitted
previously by mistake
deletion of courses deemed, on reexamination by the participating departments, to be unsuitable
to the program
Notes
Changes in Departmental Offerings
ENG 221.6 = former ENG 321.6
ENG 290.6 = former ENG 390.6
ENG 322.3/323.3 = former ENG 325.6
MUS 150.3 = former MUS 140.3
New Courses
CMRS 403.3 ENG 393.3 ENG 420.3
Previously Moribund Courses
HIST 403.3
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Previously Omitted Courses (in Areas of Concentration)
ARCH 244.3, 252.3 GRK 400.3 LATN 400.3 MUS 464.3, 465.3
Courses to be Omitted (in Areas of Concentration)
PHIL 446.3
Calendar Description:
1) CORE COURSES
4yr:
CMRS 201.6, 401.3
CMRS 201.6, 401.3, 402.3
Honours:
2) LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
4yr (6 cu total):
6 cu from one of the following seven language groups:
ENG 301.3, 306.3, 310.3; FREN 122.3, 125.3, 128.3, 212.3, 218.3, 220.3; GERM 202.3, 204.3,
214.3, 217.3; GRK 112.3, 113.3; HEB 111.6; LATN 112.3, 113.3; SPAN 202.3, 204.3, 214.3,
217.3
Honours (12 cu total):
6 cu from one of the following three language groups:
GRK 112.3, 113.3; HEB 111.6; LATN 112.3, 113.3
PLUS 6 cu from one of the following seven language groups:
ENG 301.3, 306.3, 310.3; FREN 122.3, 125.3, 128.3, 212.3, 218.3, 220.3; GERM 202.3, 204.3,
214.3, 217.3; GRK 112.3, 113.3, 202.3, 203.3; HEB 111.6, 201.6; LATN 112.3, 113.3, 202.3,
203.3; SPAN 202.3, 204.3, 214.3, 217.3
3) PERIOD REQUIREMENTS (4yr and Honours)
6 cu from each of the following three areas:
a) Classical World (6 cu)
CLAS 110.3, 111.3, 220.3, 225.3, 233.3, 240.3, 242.3; HIST 110.31, 200.6, 201.6; PHIL 208.3,
209.3
b) Late Antiquity and Early Middle Ages (6 cu)
CLAS 252.3, 259.3; ENG 301.3, 310.3, 384.3; HIST 111.32, 202.3, 215.6, 306.3; PHIL 210.3,
212.3; RLST 315.3, 363.3
c) Later Middle Ages and Renaissance (6 cu)
ENG 221.6, 311.3, 318.3, 319.3, 321.6, 322.3, 323.3, 325.6, 386.3; HIST 205.3, 213.6, 215.6,
225.6, 309.3, 330.3, 331.3; PHIL 211.3, 212.3
4) AREAS OF CONCENTRATION (4yr and Honours)
24 cu from one of the following 3 areas:
a) History and Archaeology
ARCH 116.3, 243.3, 244.3, 252.3, 257.3, 258.3, 356.3, 362.3, 466.3; CLAS 220.3, 225.3, 234.3,
240.3, 242.3, 247.3, 248.3, 252.3, 356.3, 357.3; CMRS 403.3; GEOG 340.3; GRK 400.3 (a shell
course that may be taken more than once); HIST 200.6, 201.6, 202.3, 204.3, 205.3, 213.6, 215.6,
225.6, 300.3, 302.3, 306.3, 307.3, 309.3, 312.3, 330.3, 331.3, 402.3, 403.3, 414.3, 421.3, 424.3
LATN 400.3 (a shell course that may be taken more than once)
b) Literature, Fine Arts, Language
ARTH 120.3, 260.3, 305.6, 308.3, 309.3, 406.6; CLAS 226.3, 227.3, 228.3, 240.3, 242.3, 259.3,
333.3, 343.3; CMRS 403.3; DRAM 203.3, 303.3, 401.3; ENG 221.6, 277.3, 290.6, 301.3, 306.3,
310.3, 311.3, 313.3, 314.3, 315.3, 316.3, 317.3, 318.3, 319.3, 321.6, 322.3, 323.3, 324.3, 325.6,
384.3, 386.3, 390.6, 393.3, 401.6, 402.3, 403.6, 404.3, 405.6, 406.3, 420.3; FREN 220.3, 317.3
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GEOG 340.3; GRK 112.3, 113.3, 202.3, 203.3, 400.3 (a shell course that may be taken more than
once); HEB 111.6, 201.6; LATN 112.3, 113.3, 202.3, 203.3, 400.3 (a shell course that may be
taken more than once); MUS 140.3, 150.3, 361.3, 362.3, 450.3, 464.3, 465.3; PHIL 446.3
RLST 219.3, 253.3, 254.3, 326.3, 365.3
c) Classical Thought and the History of Ideas
CLAS 233.3, 234.3, 252.3, 259.3, 341.3; GRK 400.3 (a shell course that may be taken more than
once); HIST 309.3, 330.3, 331.3, 414.3, 421.3, 424.3; LATN 400.3 (a shell course that may be
taken more than once); PHIL 208.3, 209.3, 210.3, 211.3, 212.3, 240.3, 412.3, 413.3, 446.3
POLS 236.3; RLST 253.3, 254.3, 283.3, 303.3, 315.3, 316.3, 359.3, 361.3, 363.3
5) CMRS ELECTIVES
4yr:
12 cu from any of the courses listed in Areas of Concentration
6 cu from any of the courses listed in Areas of Concentration
Honours:
6) OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
4yr:
• at least 3 cu at the 300 level or higher
Honours:
• HIST 494.0
• at least 12 cu in total at the 400 level
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3 cu from HIST 114.6 may be applied in lieu of HIST 110.
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3 cu from HIST 114.6 may be applied in lieu of HIST 111.
Rationale: Course(s) represent an area of study necessary for majors in the field. Course(s)
relevant to field and provide majors with a greater course selection. Course(s) no longer required
by major.
Music
New Courses
MUS 243.1 Diction for Singers II – German
2 This course will present an introduction to International Phonetic spelling and Symbols along
with appropriate pronunciation for vocal repertoire in the German language. Classes meet once
weekly for one (1) hour. Students will bring repertoire they are currently studying to be mixed
with other fundamental works which highlight the various idiosyncrasies of singer's diction in this
language.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 133.3
Instructor: Garry Gable
Rationale: Improves department's offerings in the field. Responds to student demands.
MUS 244.1 Diction for Singers III - French
2 This course will present an introduction to International Phonetic spelling and Symbols along
with appropriate pronunciation for vocal repertoire in the French language. Classes meet once
weekly for one (1) hour. Students will bring repertoire they are currently studying to be mixed
with other fundamental works which highlight the various idiosyncrasies of singer's diction in this
language.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 133.3
Instructor: Garry Gable
Rationale: Improves department's offerings in the field. Responds to student demands.
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Division of Sciences
Chemistry
Course Deletion
CHEM 429 Applied Analytical Chemistry Project
Rationale: With the growing success of our research courses (CHEM 382.3, 482.3, 483.6), class
sizes in CHEM 429.3 have decreased significantly over the last few years. In addition, it has
become increasingly difficult to find suitable hosts and projects, and many of the projects that
have been offered recently are closer to "true" research rather than methods development.
Consequently, the Department does not see any reason to offer CHEM 429.3 in the future.
Prerequisite revision
CHEM 440 Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry
Old Prerequisite: CHEM 342 or 346. Students in programs other than Chemistry who have
credit for CHEM 243 or its equivalent may seek permission from the department.
New Prerequisite: CHEM 342 or 343. Students in programs other than Chemistry who have
credit for CHEM 243 or its equivalent may seek permission from the department.
Rationale: In the April 2008 challenge, CHEM 346 was deleted and a new course, CHEM 343
"Computational Chemistry", created as a chemistry elective. The new course will serve as a
suitable alternate prerequisite for CHEM 440.
Program revision
BSc 4-Year
We propose changing the C6 requirement of the current 4Yr program in Chemistry by requiring
an additional 3 cu in research courses (CHEM 380.3, 482.3, 483.6) and eliminating the need to
select 18 cu from a list of courses with lab components.
Changes are as follows (additions bolded and underlined; deletions strikethrough).
C6 Major Requirement (42 credit units)
CHEM 221.3 CHEM 231.3 CHEM 242.3 CHEM 250.3 CHEM 402.0
Choose at least 36 Credit Units from the following:
CHEM 380.3 CHEM 482.3 CHEM 483.6
Choose at least 18 Credit Units from the following:
CHEM 243.3; CHEM 255.3; CHEM 322.3, CHEM 332.3, CHEM 342.3 CHEM 354.3
CHEM 369.3 CHEM 429.3 CHEM 433.3 CHEM 439.3
Choose at least 9 Credit Units from the following:
CHEM 243.3 CHEM 255.3 CHEM 322.3 CHEM 332.3
Additional Chemistry Courses
The following may be used in partial fulfillment of the requirement for 27 credit units of
additional chemistry courses:
200-, 300-, or 400-level CHEM courses
BMST 305.3 BMST 408.3 CHE 223.3
Up to 6 credit units of BIOC courses chosen with the approval of a faculty advisor in the
Department of Chemistry.
Rationale: The requirement to choose 18 CUs from a list of courses was due to the accreditation
requirement that every student in an accredited program in Chemistry must be exposed to at least
400 hours of laboratory experiments. As a result, the major requirement (C6) for the 4Yr program
is complicated and difficult to understand. We propose that the statement “Choose at least 18
Credit Units from the following: …” be removed. Some of the courses on the lab list are no
longer offered and some students are having difficulties fulfilling this requirement. Many of the
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4Yr students already take 6 CUs of research and students seem to benefit from this experience. In
order for the proposed 4Yr program to meet accreditation standards, we propose to increase the
required CUs in research courses from 3 to 6 CUs without changing the overall number of CUs in
this program (still 48 CUs in CHEM including the 6 CUs under C1).
BSc Honours
Under C6 the following requirement should be removed.
"Choose at least 6 Credit Units from the following:
CHEM 342.3 CHEM 354.3 CHEM 369.3 CHEM 429.3 CHEM 433.3 CHEM 439.3 "
Furthermore, we suggest to explicitly list 200-, 300,- and 400-level CHEM courses under the
electives in C6.
New Calendar Description:
C6 Major Requirement (48 credit units)
CHEM 221.3 CHEM 231.3 CHEM 242.3 CHEM 243.3 CHEM 250.3 CHEM 255.3
CHEM 322.3 CHEM 332.3 CHEM 402.0
Choose at least 6 Credit Units from the following:
CHEM 380.3 CHEM 482.3 CHEM 483.6
Additional Chemistry Courses
200-, 300-, or 400-level CHEM courses
BMST 305.3 BMST 408.3 CHE 223.3
Up to 6 credit units of BIOC courses chosen with the approval of a faculty advisor in the
Department of Chemistry
Rationale: The requirement to choose 6 CUs from a list of courses was due to the accreditation
requirement that every student in an accredited program in Chemistry must be exposed to at least
400 hours of laboratory experiments. A review of the number of laboratory hours revealed that
without the “6 CUs from a list of courses …” requirement the program still meets accreditation
standards.
BSc Double Honours
Currently only program requirements for the major (Chemistry) are specified. We propose to
specify all requirements (C1 to C7). In addition, we propose to change the required set of
Chemistry courses under C6. The proposed C1 to C5 requirements are identical with those in our
4Yr- and Honours programs. The proposed changes for the set of chemistry courses under C6 can
be deduced from the following comparison.
Current Requirements:
Students who wish to take a Double Honours Program must consult the departments concerned.
Admission is based on departmental recommendation and College approval. Students are required
to take: CHEM 112.3 CHEM 115.3 CHEM 221.3 CHEM 231.3 CHEM 242.3 CHEM 243.3
CHEM 250.3 CHEM 255.3 CHEM 322.3 CHEM 332.3 CHEM 342.3 CHEM 402.0
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
CHEM 346.3 CHEM 353.3 CHEM 354.3
Choose 36 credit units
In the second area of concentration.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Office.
Proposed changes to be stated under C6:
C6 Major Requirement (30 credit units)
CHEM 221.3 CHEM 231.3 CHEM 242.3 CHEM 243.3 CHEM 250.3 CHEM 255.3 CHEM
322.3 CHEM 332.3 CHEM 402.0
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
CHEM 380.3 CHEM 482.3 CHEM 483.6
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Alternatively, up to 6 cu of 300- or 400- level research courses in a discipline other than
chemistry can be taken with the approval of a faculty advisor in the Department of Chemistry.
The approval process will imply that the respective number of credit units will be substituted with
other CHEM courses.
Choose 36 credit units in the second area of concentration.
Rationale
A few years ago the Department of Chemistry changed the 4Yr- and Honours programs in
Chemistry. Both programs became more flexible and, consequently, more accessible for students.
However, the Double Honours requirements were never reviewed or changed. The proposal on
hand removes an asymmetry in the distribution of chemistry courses. Currently, 2 courses in
General Chemistry, 2 in Analytical Chemistry, 2 in Inorganic Chemistry, 2 in Organic Chemistry,
and 3 in Physical Chemistry are required. We propose a change so that 2 courses in each subdiscipline are required. The remaining 6 CUs should be taken from our research courses (CHEM
380.3, 482.3, 483.6), because a (Double) Honours degree in Chemistry should include a research
component. A student could have research courses in a discipline other than chemistry approved
(see the statement “Alternatively up to 6 cu of 300- or 400- level research courses …”); however,
such a student must then take the respective number of CUs in form of additional chemistry
courses. By this procedure we make sure that every student in the Double Honours program in
Chemistry will at least take 36 CUs in Chemistry.
Physics & Engineering Physics
New Course
PHYS 497.15 Research Term in Physics
1 and 2 This project course allows students to get credit for spending a term as a member of a
research group, or for participation in international exchange programs with a strong research
component. The student is expected to engage full time in a physics research project at a research
facility or a university under the supervision of a faculty member or a research scientist from the
host institution. The time frame for participation in the research project should be 12-16 weeks,
including special skills training where required. The student’s contribution to the research project
must be significant enough to justify co-authorship in a journal or conference paper on the
research project.
Evaluation of the project will be based on an evaluation from the supervising scientist from the
host institution (30%), a written research report from the student (40%), and a departmental
colloquium given by the student (30%).
Note: Students can also get permission to register for this course during the summer. Students
should not register for this course in term 2 of their final year. Students who would like to make
use of this option would normally register for this course in term 2 of their penultimate year,
during the summer, or in term 1 of their final year. Students should not register in other courses at
the same time.
Prerequisites: 75 credit units at university level, with at least 21 credit units in Physics,
Engineering Physics or Astronomy courses; Student must be at High Honours Standing; and
permission by the department.
Instructor: All Physics faculty
Rationale: Major national and international research facilities and universities offer very exciting
opportunities for students through research experience programs. These projects often require
students to commit the time and workload of a full term to the project, but we do not have any
mechanism to give due credit to the academic training and experience which the students gain.
Offering the 15 cu research term option is designed to foster participation of our students in
national and international research projects. We also consider this initiative as a contribution to
Innovative Programming.
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Geological Sciences
Prerequisite revision
GEOL 247 Palaeontology
Old Prerequisite: GEOL 245
New Prerequisite: GEOL 122 and 245
New Calendar Description: Ancient life on earth will be explored via the principles and concepts
of invertebrate paleontology, paleoecology, paleobiology and evolution. The basic morphology
and systematics of the main fossil invertebrate groups will be covered in the laboratory sessions,
when fossil specimens will be studied.
Rationale: The Department has allowed students to access 200 level courses with only GEOL
121, partly to allow students to complete the Geology program in 4 years. We require GEOL 122
for the major, but some students do not take it until their 3rd or 4th year. The lecture and labs for
GEOL 122 provide a good introduction to the evolution of Earth and life through time, and
provides a solid foundation for GEOL 247. Adding 122 as a prerequisite also emphasizes to
students that they should complete this course early in their university program.
GEOL 446 Advanced Sedimentology
Old Prerequisite: GEOL 224, 229 and 343 (may be taken concurrently)
New Prerequisite: GEOL 224, 229 and 247
Rationale: GEOL 343 is only offered every two years, and may be offered as a Field-based
course and so would have limited enrolment. The change in prerequisite provides the appropriate
background so that senior level geoscience students can take the course even when GEOL 343 is
not offered.
GEOL 450 Limnogeology
Old Prerequisite: GEOL 229, 245 and 343 (which may be taken concurrently)
New Prerequisite: GEOL 247
Rationale: The new prerequisite GEOL 247 has GEOL 245 as a prerequisite. GEOL 343 is
removed as a co-requisite as it is now offered in alternate years, and the last two times as a field
course which means that there is limited enrolment. The updated content of GEOL 450 does not
require GEOL 229, although most Geology students will have taken GEOL 229. Reducing the
prerequisite to GEOL 247 will also allow Paleobiology students access to the course as they are
not required to take GEOL 229.
Program revision
Geology BSC 3-year
Change to the C6 Major requirement list: C6 Major requirement
24 credit units to be selected from GEOL 206, 224, 226, 229, 245, 247, 258, 282, 308, 324, 325,
330, 343, 358, 384, 405, 406, 408, 413, 429, 433, 444, 446, 447, 448, 450, 451, 463, 465 with at
least 3 credit units at the 300 level or higher
The recommended courses (stays the same)
Rationale: Just updates the list of GEOL courses available to 3year degree candidates. Course(s)
relevant to field and provide majors with a greater course selection.
Geology BSc 4-year
Geological Sciences
Students who intend to specialize in geology or exploration geophysics should pursue a four-year
program leading to the B.Sc. Four-year or Honours degree. The four-year programs in geology
and geophysics meet the minimum requirement for employment in industry and qualify graduates
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for registration as Professional Geoscientists in the Province of Saskatchewan, and, if sufficiently
high standards are attained, for advancement to post-graduate studies.
Degree Requirements
Students wishing to enrol in GEOL 200 level courses must have attained a minimum grade of
65% in either GEOL 121 or GEOL 122. Admission to senior level GEOL courses may be by
Department permission only, and priority will be given to students that require the course as part
of their degree program as defined in the Calendar and meet minimum academic standards. The
minimum academic standard for progression in the Geology program is a GPA of 62.5% for all
geoscience courses designated as part of the Major (C6).
C6 Major requirement - change from 57 to 54 credit units
GEOL 206.3, 224.3, 226.3, 229.3, 245.3, 247.3, 258.3, 308.3, 282.3 or 384.3, 408.3 or 487.3 remains the same
24 additional credit units in geosciences: (reduce from 27 cu)
At least 12 credit units (down from 15 cu) are to be selected from:
GEOL 282, 324, 325, 330, 334, 335, 343, 358, 384, 405, 406, 408, 411, 413, 429, 433, 444, 446,
447, 448, 450, 451, 463, 465, 481, 483, 485, 487, 490, 492.6, 498 (moribund courses removed
from list, and GEOL 447, 448 and 451 added)
The remaining 12 credit units of senior level geoscience can be selected from the above list or
from GEOG 222.3, etc, and add GEOG 328, 423 and 427. Remove GEOG 321
Rationale: Program revisions
C6 - Canadian Geoscience Standards Board now only require 54 cu of senior geoscience courses
for professional registration. The updated list includes removal of moribund courses, addition of
courses (451, 498) that should have been there and two others (447 and 448) that are moving
through the Challenge process.
Additional geoscience courses have been updated to include new physical geography courses in
Geography and Planning (GEOG 328, 423 and 427) and GEOL 222, which is often taken by
Geology students and is accepted for professional registration.
Program description
The list of senior level course themes has been removed. Not required, as they are not formal
specializations, and difficult to keep up-to-date.
A new paragraph is added that highlights to students that access to senior level courses in GEOL
may require Dept permission, and be based on need in their program and academic success.
These statements are required because of the high enrolment in GEOL courses at present, but do
emphasize to students that academic success is important. From our historical records those
students who obtain grades of less that 65% in 100 level GEOL tend to struggle once they register
for GEOL 200 courses, and thus the recommendation would be that they look for other options at
the University so that they can be successful academically.
Palaeobiology BSc 4-year
Changes to C6
List of courses in Category C
The courses should be:
GEOL 308.3, 343.3, 433.3, 437.3, 446.3, 447.3, 448.3, 450.3
Please revise the Administrative committee to read:
L. Buatois (Geological Sciences), A. Davis (Biology), E. Walker (Archeology and
Anthropology), A. Aitken (Geography and Planning),
Rationale: The revision of the Category C list in C6 is designed to remove moribund courses
(435, 439, 445, PBIO 250), add a new course (450), and two new courses that have been
approved by the College Challenge (447, 448), in concert with the Minor Program revisions in
Geology.
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Mathematics & Statistics
New Course
MATH 465.3 Introduction to Cryptography
2 This course will consist of a thorough introduction to the mathematical foundations of
cryptography. We will study results from number theory and algebra and how they are used for
the safe transmission of information. We will discuss various security protocols, the mathematical
principles needed for them, and the mathematical principles used in possible attacks.
Prerequisites: Math 364
Instructor: Franz-Viktor Kuhlmann
Rationale: A course on cryptography has never been offered at the U of S on a regular basis.
Twice it has been offered by the Math Dept as a special topics course; the present course proposal
is based on the experience with this two courses. A course on cryptography should be offered at
every good modern university, as cryptography plays a fundamental role in our everyday's life
(safe information transfer over the internet, safe information storage). The course is of interest for
students in mathematics, computer science and also in education, as cryptography is a subject that
students already in high school are interested in and that can be taught to them on the grounds of
the present curricula. Also, students who have studied cryptography have access to high-paid jobs
in security firms and governmental agencies.
Division of Social Sciences
Archaeology & Anthropology
Program revision
Anthropology BA Minor, 3-year, 4-year, Honours, Double Honours
Add RELST 332.3 (The Rise of Religious Fundamentalism) to Area 1 of the ANTH program.
Rationale: This course is to offered by Satya Sharma in the Department of Religion and Culture.
It is, in orientation and literature, an anthropology course. We wish to include it under Area 1:
Cultural Anthropology Courses, as a potential elective course that would apply to an
Anthropology degree program as part of the Area 1 requirements.
Archaeology BSC 4-year, Honours
Add ARCH 353.3 (Plains Archaeology) to the list of approved Archaeology courses that students
enrolled in the B.Sc (4 year) and B.Sc (Hons) programs in Archaeology can count as requirement
C6 (courses in the major) for their degrees.
Rationale: Only Archaeology courses with laboratory components count as requirement C6
(courses in the major) for students enrolled in the B.Sc (4-year) or B.Sc. (Hons) programs in
Archaeology. Previously, ARCH 353.3 (Plains Archaeology) did not have an associated
laboratory, and so it was excluded from the list of approved courses for this
requirement. However, this course (ARCH 353.3) has now incorporated a laboratory component
and, as such, I would like it added to the list of approved C6 courses for students completing B.Sc
(4 year) and B.Sc (Hons) degrees in Archaeology.
Geography & Planning
Prerequisite revision
GEOG 202 Regional Geography
Old Prerequisite: GEOG 120 or 130; or 3 CUs Geography
New Prerequisite: 24 Credit Units University Coursework
Rationale: This is a regional course that does not require any specific prior geographic training.
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GEOG 204 Geography of Prairie Region
Old Prerequisite: Geog 120 or 130; or 3 CUs in geography
New Prerequisite: 24 cus University Coursework
Rationale: Students taking regional courses in geography need to be prepared to tackle a senior
course but do not need specific geographic training.
GEOG 208 World Regional Development
Old Prerequisite: GEOG 120 or 130; or 3 CUs of geography
New Prerequisite: 24 cus University Coursework
Rationale: Students in this regional geography course do not need specific trainging in geography.
GEOG 222 Introduction to Geomatics
Old Prerequisite: geog 120, and either 130 or permission, or 6 CUs in geography
New Prerequisite: 3 CUs Natural Science and 21 CUs additional University Coursework
Rationale: Students in this course need some science background, but do not need specific
training in geography.
GEOG 225 Hydrology of Canada
Old Prerequisite: Geography 120 or Geol 206 or 308 (308 may be taken concurrently) or
permission
New Prerequisite: 3 CUs Natural Science and 21 CUs additional University Coursework
Add note to calendar description: Note: Geog 120 recommended
Rationale: While some background in physical geography is beneficial to students in this course it
has been our experience that 3 CUs of training in Science is adequate for senior students (with at
least 24 CUs) to complete the course.
GEOG 233 Introduction to Weather and Climate
Old Prerequisite: GEOG 120 or GEOL 206 or 308 (GEOL 308 may be taken concurrently) or
permission of the instructor.
New Prerequisite: 3 CUs natural science and 21 CUs additional University Coursework
Add note to calendar description: Note: Geog 120 recommended
Rationale: While some background in physical geography is beneficial to students in this course it
has been our experience that 3 CUs of training in Science is adequate for senior students (with at
least 24 CUs) to complete the course.
GEOG 240 Sustainable Cities and Regions
Old Prerequisite: GEOG 130 or permission of the instructor.
New Prerequisite: 24 CUs University Coursework
Add note to calendar description: Note: Geog 130 recommended
Rationale: senior course required for geographers and Inter D program in Regional and Urban
Planning. The course does not require previous training in geography for success.
GEOG 271 Regional Biogeography
Old Prerequisite: GEOG 120 or BIOL 253 or PLSC 213.
New Prerequisite: 3 CUs Natural Science and 21 CUs additional University Coursework
Add note to calendar description: Note: Geog 120 recommended
Rationale: While some background in physical geography is beneficial to students in this course it
has been our experience that 3 CUs of training in Science is adequate for senior students (with at
least 24 CUs) to complete the course.
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GEOG 280 Environmental Geography
Old Prerequisite: 6 credit units from GEOG 120, 125, and GEOG 130; or 3 credit units from
GEOG 120, 125, 130 and permission of the instructor.
New Prerequisite: 3 CUs Geography and 21 CUs additional University Coursework
Rationale: While some background in geography is beneficial to students in this course it has
been our experience that 3 CUs of training in geography is adequate for senior students (with at
least 24 CUs) to complete the course.
GEOG 290 Field Methods and Laboratory Analysis
Old Prerequisite: GEOG 120 or 125 or GEOL 121 or EVSC 220 or permission of the department.
New Prerequisite: 3 CUs Natural Science and 21 CUs additional University Coursework
Add note to calendar description: Note: Geog 120 recommended
Rationale: While some background in physical geography is beneficial to students in this course it
has been our experience that 3 CUs of training in Science is adequate for senior students (with at
least 24 CUs) to complete the course.
GEOG 320 Cartography
Old Prerequisite: GEOG 222, or equivalent background and permission of the department.
New Prerequisite: Geog 222: or 99 cu University Coursework; or permission of instructor
Rationale: Allows 4th year students to take course without prerequisite. 4th year standing has
proven adequate for success in the course in the past.
GEOG 322 Introduction to Geographic Information
Old Prerequisite: GEOG 222 or equivalent background and permission of the department.
New Prerequisite: Geog 222; or 99 cu University Coursework; or permission of instructor
Rationale: 4th year standing without geography 222 has proven adequate for success in the
course.
GEOG 323 Remote Sensing
Old Prerequisite: GEOG 222 or equivalent background and permission of the department.
New Prerequisite: Geog 222; or 99 cu University Coursework; or permission of instructor
Rationale: will formalize the previous informal waiver process. 4th year students have historically
had success in this class without 222 and we want to continue to give them this option.
GEOG 325 Principles of Fluvial Systems
Old Prerequisite: geog 225
New Prerequisite: Geog 225; or 12 CUs Geology
Rationale: More adequately reflects the preparation required for the course.
GEOG 335 Glacial Geomorphology
Old Prerequisite: GEOG 235.
New Prerequisite: Geog 235; or 12 CUs in GEOL, GEOE, EVSC or SCSC
Rationale: will formalize previous waiver/permission process.
Native Studies
Prerequisite revision
NS 340.3 Theorizing Change in Aboriginal Society
New Title: Theory and Aboriginal Society
Old Prerequisite: NS 260.6 and 6 credit units 200-level Native Studies
New Prerequisite: NS 261.3 and NS 262.3 and 6 credit units 200-level Native Studies
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Rationale: The change to the title of the course more accurately reflects the intent and content of
the course.
NS 450.6 Research in Aboriginal Communities
New Title: Applied Research in Aboriginal Communities
Old Prerequisite: NS 340, 350 and 3 credit units 300-level Native Studies
New Prerequisite: NS 350 and 6 additional credit units at the 300-level
Rationale: It provides students both theoretical and practical tools for conducting research in
Aboriginal communities.
NS 365.3 Aboriginal People and Development
Changing from 6 cu course to a 3 cu course
Old Prerequisite: NS 260 and 6 credit units 200-level in Native Studies (NS 263 recommended)
New Prerequisite: 6 cu@100 level and NS 263.3
Rationale: This class introduces the concepts around general development theory and issues
related to Aboriginal development in Canada. It sets the foundation for future development
classes including Aboriginal people and northern development which is a 300 level course.
New Course
NS 220.3 Aboriginal Rights and Courts
2 This lecture-based course will review and provide an introduction to the major court decisions
rendered by the Supreme Court of Canada, U. S. Supreme Court, various provincial courts, and
other tribunals that have shaped the scope of Aboriginal rights in Canada. In addition, the course
will examine the role that Native Studies scholars can play in court proceedings.
Prerequisites: NS 105 and NS 106
Instructor: Robert Innes
Rationale: Improves department's offerings in the field. Reflects the research interests of the
instructor. Responds to student demands.
Other course revisions for information:
Course Split
NS 260.6 First nations and Métis of the Prairies, 1860-1960 into NS 261.3 and NS 262.3
Rationale: Splitting NS 260.6 into two 3 credit unit courses will give students greater flexibility
and choice.
NS 261.3 Aboriginal Intellectual and Cultural Traditions in Western Canada
1 or 2 The emphasis for this course will be on the First Nations and Metis peoples of Western
Canada. Emphasis will be placed on the historical significance of worldviews as captured in their
intellectual and cultural traditions. In order to explore these traditions, this course will focus on
examining First Nations and Metis history in the late eighteenth century through to the midnineteenth century. Assignments will help the student develop tools of analysis essential to the
development of research and writing skills.
Prerequisites: 6 credit units of NS at the 100 level
Instructor: Brenda Macdougall
NS 262.3 Aboriginal Narratives of Historical Memory
1 or 2 The emphasis for this course will be on the narratives detailing the historical situations of
First Nations and Metis peoples of Western Canada. The course is designed to demonstrate and
analyze the development of these Aboriginal societies culturally, politically, economically and
socially beginning in the late nineteenth century until the mid 20th century. Emphasis will be
placed on the historical significance of Aboriginal societies in the development of western
Canada as well as their contemporary position.
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Prerequisites: 6 credit units of NS at the 100 level
Instructor: Brenda Macdougall
NS 263.6 Aboriginal People and Canadian Politics
Changing from 6 cu course to a 3 cu course
Rationale: The change will allow students to get a more strategic focus and theoretical base
around the issue of Aboriginal People and Canadian Politics. The shorter time frame will also
allow students more options at the 200 level and provide an incentive for further study in the area,
including accessing 300 level classes.
Political Studies
Program revision
Aboriginal Public Administration BA 4-year, Honours
1. COMM 206 is currently a restricted option in the classes required for the major for Aboriginal
Public Administration.
ESB is no longer offering this class, so it must be removed from the list, and instead add in
COMM 211 and 381.
New Calendar Description: Existing description remains the same, excepting only the above
excerpt, which should now read:
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
COMM 105.3 COMM 203.3 COMM 211.3 COMM 345.3 COMM 348.3 COMM 381.3 LAW
340.3 POLS 384.3
Rationale: The deleted course (COMM 206.3) is replaced by new courses with similar content.
New Course
POLS 461.3 Topics in International Relations
1 or 2 This course is designed as a selected topics seminar in international relations. Each
offering will focus on one of the subfields—including Canadian Foreign Policy Processes, Ethical
Issues in International Relations, International Terrorism, International Political Economy,
International Trade and Globalization. The undergraduate students will investigate the
methodology and applications of the theory and evidence related to that subfield.
Prerequisites: POLS 246.6, 260.6, IS 200.6 or permission of the department
Instructor: Peter Phillips, Don Story, Ron Wheeler
Rationale: Improves department's offerings in the field. Responds to student demands.
Psychology
Program revision
Psychology BSc 4-year, Honours
1. C4 requirement should also include MATH 125.3 (Mathematics for the Life Sciences), as
follows:
C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3, and one of MATH 112.3, MATH 116.3 or MATH 264.3
and the recommended course sequence for the BSc Honours should be modified to include
MATH 125.3 as follows:
Year 1
PSY 110.6, ENG 110.6, BIOL 120.3, BIOL 121.3, CHEM 112.3, PHYS 115.3, MATH 110.3 or
125.3, CMPT 111.3
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2. C7 lists of recommend cognate courses should include BIOL 226.3 (Genes to Genomics), as
follows:
[in the BSc 4-year]
C7 Electives Requirement
Required Science Cognate Courses:
6 senior credit units from the following list of Recommended Science Electives. Student's should
consult with their faculty supervisor when selecting their C7 requirements:
BIOC/BMSC 200.3 (Molecules of Life)
BIOL/BMSC 224.3 (Animal Body Systems) (a prerequisite for several courses in cognate course
list)
BIOL 226.3 (Genes to Genomics)
BIOL 317.3 (Intro Animal Physio.)
BIOL 430.3 (Neuro.Bio. of Beh.)
CHEM 250.3 (Organic Chem.)
CHEM 255.3 (Bio. Org. Chem)
HSC 350.3 (Integ. Neurosci.)
Open Electives – courses to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit B.Sc. Four-year
program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200 or higher level. Students are advised to consider
the above list of Recommended Science Electives, as well as the following:
CMPT 115.3 (Principles of Comp. Sci)
CHEM 115.3 (Chem. Processes)
[in the BSc Honours]
C7 Electives Requirement
Required Science Cognate Courses:
BIOL 224.3/BMSC 224.3 (Animal Body Systems) (a prerequisite for several courses in cognate
course list) and 3 senior credit units from the following list of Recommended Science Electives.
Students should consult with their faculty supervisor when selecting their C7 requirements:
BIOC/BMSC 200.3 (Molecules of Life)
BIOL 226.3 (Genes to Genomics)
BIOL 317.3 (Intro Animal Physio.)
BIOL 430.3 (Neuro.Bio. of Beh.)
CHEM 250.3 (Organic Chem.)
CHEM 255.3 (Bio. Org. Chem)
HSC 350.3 (Integ. Neurosci.)
Open Electives – courses to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit B.Sc. Honours
program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200 or higher level. Students are advised to consider
the above list of Recommended Science Electives, as well as the following:
CMPT 115.3 (Principles of Comp. Sci)
CHEM 115.3 (Chem. Processes)
Rationale: These changes (recommending MATH 125.3 and BIOL 226.3) were suggested by the
APC of Council.
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College of Education
Educational Psychology and Special Education
Course revision for information
At the May 8th Education Faculty the following motion was passed which requires Faculty
approval:
1. That reducing the credit units from six to three for EPSE 550 [Designing Supports in Special
Education] be approved.
Rationale:
This is a course modification. The Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
has streamlined the content of this assessment course and has approved changing it from a 6credit to a 3-credit unit course. This will allow more flexibility in the scheduling of EPSE 550,
which is a compulsory course. A 3-credit unit elective course in special education will be added
to maintain the 30-credit unit requirements of the special education certificate program.
College of Graduate Studies & Research
Community Health & Epidemiology
Program revision
MSc and PhD programs
Rationale
Since our thesis-based MSc program began in 1991, we have attempted to keep it broad enough
to meet the needs of students with less interest in research and more in professional practice.
However, the establishment of the non-thesis, professionally-oriented Master of Public Health
(MPH) program in 2006 has created both the need and opportunity to redefine our MSc program
to focus more clearly on community and population health research. Many prospective students
find the existence of these two Masters programs confusing; creating a sharper distinction
between them would make it easier for students to decide which option is better suited to them.
Furthermore, the field we work in has changed considerably in the past decade or two. Our
proposed revisions address shifts in two content areas: (1) an increasing demand for researchers
who can work across the traditional quantitative/qualitative divide and utilize integrated or mixed
methods; and (2) the development of the population health approach to research and practice.
Thus, we seek to update our MSc program in response to recent changes in the educational
environment at the U of S as well as developments within our field.
These changes in the MSc program and the establishment of the School of Public Health have
implications for our PhD program as well. We are therefore proposing revisions to this program,
to ensure coherence with our MSc program. The revisions we describe in this proposal are
entirely congruent with two new graduate programs in related areas that are being proposed this
year: the joint doctoral program in Epidemiology and the collaborative Biostatistics program.
Our MSc program went through a Systematic Program Review in 2004; in response, we made
several changes to the program at that time. The development of new courses through the School
of Public Health will address some of the SPR’s outstanding recommendations. Otherwise, in
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light of the changed environment described above, the findings of the SPR do not apply to the
revisions we are proposing here.
Revising our MSc curriculum to enhance the research capacities of graduates will contribute
indirectly to one of the five initiatives we proposed in our March 2007 departmental Integrated
Plan (2008-2012), ‘Accelerate Research Momentum in Population and Public Health,’ by
creating a stronger cadre of potential research assistants and managers, as well as increasing the
number and preparedness of students entering PhD programs.
Summary of Changes
In order to address the issues presented above, we propose to change three of the required courses
for our MSc program, which will entail developing two new courses (see Table 1). Since students
will no longer take an introductory course in community health issues, we will add a requirement
that they have taken a similar undergraduate course or have relevant work experience. We also
wish to change the required courses for the PhD program, one of which will be a new course. The
number of credit units required for each program remains the same.
PROGRAM CURRENT COURSE/OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 18 credit units,
Master’s
including:
(Thesis)
•
CHEP 800.3
Minimum of
•
CHEP 803.3
18 CU to
•
CHEP 804.3
complete the
•
CHEP 805.3
MSc
•
CHEP 990
•
CHEP 994
Oral thesis defense
Transfer
from
Master’s to
Ph.D.
Minimum of
21 CU to
complete the
PROPOSED COURSE/OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 18 credit units, including:
•
CHEP 800.3 (Epidemiology I)
•
CHEP 802.3 (Community and
Population Health Research Methods)
REVISED
•
CHEP 810.3 Critical Perspectives
in Interdisciplinary Population Health
Research) NEW
•
CHEP 811.3 (Professional
Research Skills) NEW
•
CHEP 805.3 (Biostatistics I) or a
qualitative methods course (ERES 845.3,
Qualitative Research Methods; NURS
893.3, Qualitative Research Methods; PSY
809.3, Qualitative Research)
•
3 credit units of elective graduatelevel courses
•
CHEP 990
•
CHEP 994
•
GSR 960 Introduction to Ethics
and Integrity
•
GSR 961 or 962 if required
Oral thesis defense
Minimum of 21 credit units, depending on previous
coursework (defined as course work that may have
been taken in previous Master’s level program)
Minimum of 15 or 21 credit units,
depending on previous coursework
One or more of following courses:
•
CHEP 800.3
•
CHEP 803.3
•
CHEP 804.3
Minimum 9 credit units of graduate level courses
prior to transfer: from this list
•
CHEP 800.3
•
CHEP 802.3
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•
PhD
•
•
CHEP 805.3
CHEP 810.3
CHEP 811.3
And
•
CHEP 807.3
•
CHEP 808.3
•
CHEP 990
•
CHEP 996
Comprehensive exam
Oral thesis defense
And additional 12 credit units at the graduate-level
after transfer
•
CHEP 812.3 (Advanced Research
Seminar in Population Health) NEW
•
A 3 credit unit advanced research
methods course, such as CHEP 806
Applied Statistical Methods for Follow up
Data
•
CHEP 990
•
CHEP 996
•
GSR 960 Introduction to Ethics
and Integrity
•
GSR 961 or 962 if required
•
6 credit units of elective graduatelevel courses
Completion of a qualifying exam prior to transfer
Comprehensive exam
Oral thesis defense
Minimum of 12 credit units,* including:
Minimum of 12 credit units,
Ph.D.
including:
•
CHEP 812.3 (Advanced Research
Minimum 12
•
CHEP 807.3
Seminar in Population Health) NEW
CU to
•
CHEP 808.3
• An advanced research methods course such
complete the
as CHEP 806 Applied Statistical Methods for
•
Research methods
PhD
Follow up Data
course, e.g., CHEP 801.3
•
6 credit units of elective graduate•
CHEP 990
level
courses
•
CHEP 996
•
CHEP 990
Comprehensive exam
Oral thesis defense
•
CHEP 996
•
GSR 960 Introduction to Ethics
and Integrity
•
GSR 961 or 962 if required
Qualifying exam as required
Comprehensive exam
Oral thesis defense
*
Students who have not taken courses that represent an adequate introduction to community and
population health at the Master’s level (e.g., students who have a Master’s in a related field) will be
required to take CHEP 810 (Critical Perspectives in Interdisciplinary Population Health Research) and
possibly another of the required Master’s courses. These courses will be in addition to the regular PhD
course load, and will be followed by a qualifying exam to ensure that the student is ready to be considered
‘fully qualified.’
Current and Revised Graduate Course Offerings
CURRENT COURSE
PROPOSED FOR 2009-10
OFFERINGS
CHEP 800.3 (Epidemiology I)
CH&E continues to offer
CHEP 801.3 (Epidemiology II)
CH&E continues to offer
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CHEP 802.3 (Community Health
Research Methods)
CHEP 803.3 (Health Promotion)
CHEP 804.3 (Community Health
Issues)
CHEP 805.3 (Biostatistics I)
CHEP 806.3 (Applied Statistical
Methods for Follow Up Data)
CHEP 807.3 (Health Program
Planning and Evaluation)
CHEP 808.3 (Health Policy and
Politics)
CHEP 809. 3 (Field
Epidemiology)
CH&E continues to offer, with name changed to
Community and Population Health Research Methods (see
GSR 400.2)
Will likely be shifted to SPH*
May continue to be offered in a revised format, by CH&E
and/or SPH (not offered in 2009-10) *
CH&E continues to offer
CH&E continues to offer
May be shifted to SPH or taught jointly with CH&E*
Offered through SPH as PUBH 867.3
Will likely be shifted to SPH*
CHEP 810.3 (Critical Perspectives in Interdisciplinary
Population Health Research )
CHEP 811.3 (Professional Research Skills)
CHEP 812.3 (Advanced Research Seminar in Population
Health)
*
Decision is in the process of being made in consultation with SPH
New Courses
CHEP 810.3 Critical Perspectives in Interdisciplinary Population Health
Prerequisite:
Registered in CH&E graduate program, Faculty of Social Work (U of R) graduate program or
permission of the instructor.
Calendar Description:
The course focuses on a critical consideration of social determinants of health including attention
to theoretical influences and methodological approaches. Conceptual and methodological
strengths and challenges will be considered with a view to developing critical interpretive skills in
analysis of data sets and research reports and developing knowledge translation skill.
Rationale:
A version of this course has previously been offered as an 898 reading class in the Community
Health and Epidemiology graduate program, and was core to SPHERU’s CIHR-funded CPHR
training program. In the two years since this course has no longer been offered, there continue to
be student requests for this type of content and population health has become a central focus of
the evolving Community Health and Epidemiology graduate program curriculum. There is
therefore a need to reintroduce the course as a permanent offering available on an annual basis to
incoming students. The original 898 has been updated and restructured to reflect currents
perspectives on population health and to accommodate a regular course schedule.
Contact Person:
nazeem.muhajarine@usask.ca
Approval: Master’s Committee January 13, 2009
CHEP 811.3 Professional Research Skills in Community and Population Health
Prerequisite:
Registered in CH&E graduate program or permission of instructor.
Calendar Description:
This course aims to equip graduate students with professional research skills in areas such as
communications, leadership, critical and creative thinking, interpersonal relations, research
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collaboration and management, knowledge mobilization and knowledge translation. Using
interactive methods, the students will be able to apply and practice the concepts discussed in
class.
Rationale:
As part of our MSc program revisions, we are shifting the focus of the program slightly, to
distinguish it more clearly from the new Master of Public Health program, and placing more
emphasis on research skills. This course is being developed to address aspects of the research
process that we have not formally covered in our graduate program before, in recognition of the
growing need for Masters-level researchers with these kinds of skills (and the value of this
training to those planning to enter a Ph.D. program.
Contact Person:
nazeem.muhajarine@usask.ca
Approval: Master’s Committee January 13, 2009
CHEP 812.3 Advanced Research Seminar in Population Health
Prerequisite:
Registered in CH&E Ph.D. program, or permission of instructor.
Calendar Description:
This course is primarily designed as a culminating course experience for the students in the
CH&E doctoral program. Through this course students will have an opportunity to reflect on,
integrate and synthesize course materials and knowledge areas in preparation for their
comprehensive examinations and dissertation research. The purpose is to prepare students to
become effective leaders in academic and other research settings.
Rationale:
As part of the revisions to our graduate programs, and based on our experience with the Ph.D.
program to date, we saw the need for this kind of course experience for students in the doctoral
program in CH&E. The course is designed to help them integrate previously learned course
material with their practical and professional experiences, and orient them to future thesis
research. Taking this course will allow students to better prepare for the comprehensive
examinations in ways that are not currently possible through regular course offerings including
the general research seminar series CHEP 990. We expect students to take a participatory
approach to learning in this course (more so that they currently do in other courses) and to apply
professional research skills including design and delivery of a course session of their choosing, in
order to help prepare them to instruct graduate-level courses.
Contact Person:
nazeem.muhajarine@usask.ca
Approval: Master’s Committee January 13, 2009
Course revisions for information
CHEP 802.3
Current Course Name: Community Health Research Methods
New Course Name: Community and Population Health Research Methods
Old Calendar Description:
An introduction to the concepts and principles of qualitative, quantitative and mixed method
research within the field of community health. Provides an overview of all steps of the research
process, with an emphasis on writing the thesis proposal.
New Calendar Description:
An introduction to research methods in population and community health, including quantitative,
qualitative, and mixed methods. Topics include: research paradigms, the role of theory, and
processes of designing studies and collecting and analyzing data.
Rationale:
As a part of overall revisions to our MSc program, we are adding a new course , Professional
Research Skills, which will include some of the content formerly taught in this course. We also
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want to increase the emphasis on qualitative research in our program and therefore are increasing
the amount of time devoted to this topic in CHEP 802. The name change will be consistent with
the name of our graduate program, which we also propose to change.
Contact Person:
nazeem.muhajarine@usask.ca
Approval: Master’s Committee January 13, 2009
Educational Foundations
Course Deletion
EFDT 833.3 – Conceptual Analysis and Education
Rationale:
It is no longer possible to offer this course on a consistent basis.
Contact Person: dianne.miller@usask.ca
Approval: Master’s Committee April 21/09.
Educational Psychology and Special Education
Program revision
On behalf of the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, the purpose of
this memo is to request a minor program change (substitution of a different course for existing
course in an approved graduate program) for the MEd. in Educational Psychology and Special
Education.
The change we request is the following:
The approved program requires students in the Educational Psychology and Special
Education program to take EPSE 851.3 Measuring Resiliency in Children with
Exceptionalities.
We would like to make the following substitution:
Students will be required to take EPSE 888.3 Trends and Issues.
The rationale for this minor program change is to ensure that all students in the MEd in
Educational Psychology and Special Education program gain foundational knowledge of the
topical issues in the discipline. The Department currently offers a thesis based Masters (i.e. 18
c.u. plus thesis) in Educational Psychology and Special Education in two streams (Measurement
and Evaluation or Special Education). It has been the department’s experience that the content of
EPSE 851.3 is ill suited for students in the measurement and evaluation stream and is redundant
for students in the Special Education stream given their graduate course compliment. The
approved program as it stands assumes that students have some foundational knowledge in
Educational Psychology and Special Education. Since running the program, we have found this
assumption to be incorrect. In this respect, EPSE 888.3 will address current trends and issues in
Educational Psychology and Special Education by covering the theory, research, and professional
practice within the field. This in turn will enable students to move forward with their research
plans by exposing them to the required foundational knowledge.
The College approved this minor program change in January, 2008.
Approval: CGSR April 21, 2009
College of Graduate Studies & Research
New Course
GSR 982 – Mentored Teaching
Prerequisite: Ph.D. student (CGSR)
Calendar Description:
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Designed for PhD students with a GTF in Mentored Teaching, this course provides both
theory and practice. In the first term, students develop the skills they need to survive
their first teaching experience. In the second term, they complete a mentored teaching
practicum and attend debriefing sessions to discuss the challenges and successes they are
encountering in the classroom.
This rigorous course demands weekly readings, challenging assignments, and regular attendance.
Rationale:
We need to prepare graduate students for an academic career that involves teaching as
well as research. To do this, we need to provide a balance of theory and practical
experiences while recognizing the diverse needs and responsibilities of our graduate
students and their respective departments. We aim to provide an experience that is
grounded in a supportive community of graduate student teachers, administrators, faculty
mentors, respected teachers, and students who value teaching and learning. Each of these
groups will also bring an unique interdisciplinary perspective to the teaching and learning
environment.
Contact Person: lawrence.martz@usask.ca
Approval: Ph.D. Committee April 28, 2009
Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisite revision
ME 874.3 – Heat Transfer
Old prerequisite:
None
New prerequisite:
ME 327 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor
Rationale:
As ME 874 cover heat transfer at an advanced level, it is necessary for students to have taken an
undergraduate course in heat transfer, which is part of practically all mechanical engineering
programs. This prerequisite has been informally in place for the last several years, as students
must get the instructor’s permission to register for the course. Students who have not taken an
undergraduate course in heat transfer have been advised to complete ME 327 or another heat
transfer course offered in the college (e.g., ChE 324) prior to registering in ME 374.
Approval: Master’s committee April 21, 2009
College of Nursing
New course
NEPS 125.1 Professional Nursing Practice
This course will focus on the role transition from LPN to RN/RPN. The course will
include a study of the NEPS Curriculum model, critical theory and reflection, nursing
theory, the roles and functions of an RN/RPN, and scholarly writing.
Rationale
The proposed new course provides a bridging option to the Nursing Education Program
of Saskatchewan (NEPS) for graduates of the SIAST Practical Nursing program (PN) of
2008, and more recent, who are licensed practical nurses (LPNs). This is a completer
course that will “bridge” or fill the gap in curriculum content for these LPNs.
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These students will be required to take a one-credit unit completer course to take the
place of the full course NEPS 113.3 Nursing: An Evolving Profession. These students
will also need to enroll in the following courses to be offered in Term 2, 2009-2010
academic year: NEPS 211.3 Counselling in Nursing Practice, NEPS 212.3 Microbiology
for Health Sciences (Theory), NEPS 218.3 Education for Health, NEPS 230.3 Individual
Assessment I and NEPS 221.3 Individual Assessment II.
This new course was recommended by the Practical Nursing Review Working Group
(Peggy MacLeod and Diane Jensen) and then approved by the NEPS Curriculum
Committee, NEPS Administrative Committee, and then deans and acting director. The
accompanying processes of application and admission for this cohort of students have
been accepted by the NEPS Admissions Committee.
Date for Implementation: January 2010 with a cohort of 8 students, at Wascana Campus.
Contact person: Assistant Dean Mary MacDonald
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