AC-99-60 FACULTY OF SCIENCE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 19, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. in the Arts Council Room (160). PRESENT: Dean Shaver (Chair), Associate Dean Mendelson (Vice- Chair), Professors Baines, Baker, Brawer, Cline, Damha, Klemes, Merrett, Paquette, Pasztor, Rasmussen, Silvius, Wechsler, Yau; Ms. H. Waluzyniec; W. Maricar, A. Kovacs, T. Samanta, G. Tsimiklis; J. D'Amico. GUESTS: Prof. F. Genesee and Dr. C. Snow REGRETS: Professor MÅller-Wille; Associate Dean Norris; J. Tsang; D. Crawford. DOCUMENTS: AC-98-135(Revised) AC-99-12 to AC-99-15/AC-99-15(Revised) AC-99-16 to AC-99-39/AC-99-39A AC-99-40 to AC-99-56/AC-99-56(Revised) AC-99-57 to AC-99-59 Dean Shaver called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. ADDITIONS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (1) MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 AC-98-12 Prof. Brawer moved, seconded by Prof. Damha, that the minutes be approved. The motion carried. (2) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 - Minute 110.1, Use of the Harpp-Hogan Program in the Faculty of Science 202.1 Associate Dean Mendelson said this item had been postponed from the Academic Committee Meeting of September 21, 1999. However, since that time, Senate had passed a resolution defining how students were to be informed of the Harpp-Hogan Program. Also, the Committee on Student Affairs (CSA) was due to discuss the program, with the aim of producing a protocol defining how it would be used. Associate Dean Mendelson said he had been involved in the CSA process, and felt it would be more appropriate to postpone the issue once more, until after the process had been worked out by CSA. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF MAY 4, 1999 - Minute 904.1, 904.2, Psychology 204-536B (AC-98-135[Revised]) 202.2 Associate Dean Mendelson said that at the Academic Committee meeting of May 4, 1999, this course had been tabled to a future meeting because of questions concerning the prerequisites. He said the prerequisites had now been modified. Prof. Damha moved, seconded by Prof. Cline, that the changes be approved. The motion carried. (3) MCGILL COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL (MCI) - PROPOSED BA (for information) AC-99-56/AC-99-56(Revised) 203.1 Dean Shaver said that the original intention had been for the above proposal to be presented to the Academic Committee by Prof. Storrs McCall and some others. However, due to the number of items to be considered in time for the Calendar, the MCI proposal would be presented at the next Academic Committee meeting (November 23, 1999). Dean Shaver said he would like to draw the item to members' attention, and he recommended that members read it. (4) REPORT ON MINOR COURSE CHANGES AC-99-13 (for information) (5) AD HOC MAJOR IN PHARMACOLOGY AC-99-14 Prof. Brawer moved, seconded by Prof. Cline, that the ad hoc program for Ms. Kamila Premji be adopted. 205.1 Concern was raised that there was not sufficient Pharmacology content in the above program to justify it being a Major in Pharmacology; in content it was similar to what a Faculty Program in Biochemistry with a Minor in Pharmacology would be. Vote: 5 In favour 8 Against The motion was defeated. (6) SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE - B.Sc. Joint Major in Computer Science and Music (New) AC-99-15/AC-99-15(Revised) 206.1 Prof. Merrett introduced the proposal and said the Faculty of Music was in the process of approving it. 206.2 Associate Dean Mendelson suggested that (1) the title of the program be changed to B.Sc. Joint Major in Computer Science and Music Technology, (2) a timetable for each year be put together, and (3) the program proposal be formatted according to SCTP's guidelines. After some discussion, Prof. Merrett moved, seconded by Prof. Yau, that the program be adopted. The motion carried. - Graduate Diploma in Information Technology AC-99-16 206.3 Prof. Merrett introduced the proposal and said that Dr. Charles Snow was present to answer members' questions. He said the course numbers accompanying the diploma program could possibly change to more suitable Continuing Education course numbers. He said that the courses had a credit weight of two, with three hours of lectures per week over a nine-week term. Prof. Merrett moved, seconded by Mr. Tsimiklis, that the program be adopted. The motion carried. New Courses (All TWO CREDITS): 308-576 Algorithms and Data Structures AC-99-17 308-577 Object Oriented Programming AC-99-18 308-578 Systems Programming I AC-99-19 308-579 Information Systems Management AC-99-20 308-580 Theory of Computer Science AC-99-21 308-581 Software Engineering AC-99-22 308-582 Systems Programming II AC-99-23 308-583 Object Oriented Design AC-99-24 308-584 Web Design and Programming AC-99-25 308-585 Project Course AC-99-26 308-586 The Life of Projects AC-99-27 308-590 Human Computer Interaction AC-99-28 308-591 Computer Graphics & Visualization AC-99-29 308-592 Computer Modeling and Simulation AC-99-30 308-593 e-information Flow & Management AC-99-31 308-594 Networks: Operation and Programming AC-99-32 308-595 Internet and Multimedia Content AC-99-33 206.4 Associate Dean Mendelson asked whether there would be a restriction for students who already had a computer science degree. 206.5 Prof. Snow said he thought there should be, but that this issue had not been formally discussed. However, he said it was highly unlikely that students with a degree in Computer Science would be interested in the program. 206.6 Associate Dean Mendelson said that the prerequsites for the program should be stated in the course proposals, and that the course descriptions in the course proposal forms should be better presented. 206.7 In response to a question, Prof. Snow said it had not been discussed whether students who had passed a number of computer science courses would be given exemptions from some of the program courses. 206.8 It was pointed out that there were no topics addressing biotechnology or legal issues. 206.9 Prof. Snow said that so far there were no specific course offerings in these areas. However, students could take electives. 206.10 Associate Dean Mendelson said consultation documentation with other units was needed before the proposal was moved further. Prof. Merrett moved, seconded by Prof. Wechsler, that the courses be adopted. The motion carried. 206.11 Dean Shaver congratulated the School of Computer Science on two new and very innovative programs. (7) CHEMISTRY 180-150B World of Chemistry - Part I AC-99-58 3 credits Changes in restriction 180-160A World of Chemistry - Part II AC-99-34 3 credits Changes in restriction and course description 180-170B World of Chemistry - Part III AC-99-35 3 credits Changes in restriction and course description Prof. Damha moved, seconded by Prof. Pasztor, that the changes be approved. 207.1 Associate Dean Mendelson proposed a friendly amendment that the titles of the above courses be changed to: 180-150B World of Chemistry: Food 180-160A World of Chemistry: Technology 180-170B World of Chemistry: Drugs The amended motion carried. New Course: (Originally submitted as 180-180B) 180-180A World of Chemistry - Part IV AC-99-36 3 credits Prof. Damha moved, seconded by Prof. Pasztor, that the course be adopted. 207.2 Associate Dean Mendelson proposed a friendly amendment that the title of the above course be changed to: 180-180A World of Chemistry: Environment The amended motion carried. Program Changes: - Major in Chemistry(Environmental Chemistry Option) AC-99-37 Prof. Damha moved, seconded by Prof. Merrett, that the program changes and new program name be approved. 207.3 After concern was raised that 69 required credits were too many for the program, it was agreed that 195-220B, Introduction to Oceanic Sciences (3 credits), be removed from the list of U2 required courses, giving a total of 66 required credits to complete the program. The amended motion carried. - Honours in Chemistry(Environmental Chemistry Option) AC-99-38 Prof. Damha moved, seconded by Prof. Cline, that the program changes and new program name be approved. 207.4 It was agreed that 195-220B, Introduction to Oceanic Sciences (3 credits), be moved from the list of U2 required courses to the list of U3 complementary courses, giving a total of 78 required credits to complete the program The amended motion carried. (8) ANATOMY & CELL BIOLOGY/BIOCHEMISTRY New Courses: 504-458B/507-458B Membranes & Cellular Signaling AC-99-39/AC-99-39A Prof. Wechsler moved, seconded by Prof. Pasztor, that the courses be adopted. 208.1 Associate Dean Mendelson pointed out that the following restriction should be listed for both courses: - Document AC-99-39, Item #10, Under Restriction: "Not open to students who have taken or are taking 507-458B." - Document AC-99-39A, Item #10, Under Restriction: "Not open to students who have taken or are taking 504-458B." The amended motion carried. (9) BIOCHEMISTRY 507-456B Biochemistry of Membranes AC-99-40 3 credits Course Retirement Prof. Damha moved, seconded by Prof. Wechsler, that the retirement be approved. The motion carried. Program Changes: - Faculty AC-99-41 - Major AC-99-42 - Honours AC-99-43 Prof. Damha moved, seconded by Prof. Brawer, that the program changes be approved. The motion carried. (10) ANATOMY & CELL BIOLOGY Program Changes: - Faculty AC-99-44 - Major AC-99-45 - Honours AC-99-46 210.1 It was pointed out that some wrong course numbers and course titles appeared in the above documents, and that corrections should be made prior to submission to Faculty. Also, biologically oriented courses should have been listed for the programs. Prof. Damha moved, seconded by Prof. Brawer, that the program changes be approved. The motion carried. 210.2 In response to a member who queried the duplication of documents in some cases, Associate Dean Mendelson said that documents had to be forwarded to other committees, which required the duplication; also, the duplication made record keeping more unambiguous for the future. However, Associate Dean Mendelson said the point would be taken under advisement. (11) PHYSIOLOGY New Course: 552-314A Integrative Neuroscience AC-99-47 3 credits 211.1 There was some discussion concerning the degree of overlap between (552-314A and 552-311A) and 177-306A. Prof. Wechsler moved, seconded by Prof. Baker, that the course be adopted. 211.2 The motion carried pending consultation among the Associate Dean and the Departments of Biology and Physiology. New Course: 552-550A Molecular Physiology of Bone AC-99-48 3 credits Prof. Wechsler moved, seconded by Prof. Cline, that the course be adopted. The motion carried. Program Changes: - Faculty AC-99-49 - Major AC-99-50 - Honours AC-99-51 Prof. Wechsler moved, seconded by Prof. Damha, that the program changes be approved. The motion carried. (12) PSYCHOLOGY 212.1 Prof. F. Genesee was present to answer questions concerning the following new course and program. New Course: 204-709A/B Interdisciplinary LAP Seminar I AC-99-52 2 credits 212.2 It was pointed out that acronyms should not be used in course titles. Prof. Baker moved, seconded by Prof. Yau, that the course be adopted. The motion carried. - Language Acquisition Program (Ph.D. [New]) AC-99-53 212.3 Dean Shaver said the program was a cross-disciplinary Ph.D. program offered by the Faculties of Science, Arts, Medicine, and Education. He said it brought the interdisciplinary concept to the graduate level in a novel way. The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research(FGSR) had provided some funding for this program. He said he was mentioning this to emphasize that FGSR was interested in the development of multi- disciplinary interfaculty programs, and was providing money. Prof. Baker moved, seconded by Prof. Yau, that the program be adopted. The motion carried. 204-522B Neurochemical Basis of Behavior AC-99-54 3 credits Changes in course number, prerequisites, restriction Prof. Baker moved, seconded by Prof. Damha, that the changes be approved. The motion carried. (13) JOINT HONOURS IN MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE AC-99-57 (Program Changes) Prof. Klemes moved, seconded by Prof. Merrett, that the program changes be approved. The motion carried. (14) MINOR IN TECHNOLOGICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AC-99-55/AC-99-59 (for information and discussion) 214.1 Dean Shaver said that a B.Eng. Minor in Technological Entrepreneurship offered by the Faculty of Management had been approved by APPC. There had been a suggestion at the APPC meeting that the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences might be interested in developing similar programs. 214.2 Associate Dean Mendelson said that the Minor in Management (Document AC-99-59) was popular with Science students. 214.3 The general sense among members was that there was interest in this type of program. 214.4 Associate Dean Mendelson said he would consult with Prof. Duff, Faculty of Management. (15) OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. josie\academic\acmn1998f.doc