22 December 2003
Dear Member of Senate:
I advise you that a meeting of the Senate of Acadia University will
occur at 4:00 p.m., Monday,
12 January 2004 in Room 132 of the Beveridge Arts Centre. The
AGENDA follows:
1) Minutes of the Meeting of 10 November 2003 (no meeting of the
Senate was held in December
2003)
2) Announcements and Communications
3) Business Arising from the Minutes
4) New Business
a) TIE Committee - 2004-05 Calendar Dates (034-20-TIE) *
b) Acadia Divinity College - Curriculum Change (034-21-DIV) *
c) Curriculum Committee - IDST (034-22-CRE) *
- History and Classics (034-23-CRE) *
- Faculty of Arts Program Change (034-24-CRE)
*
- Languages and Literatures (034-25-CRE) *
- Philosophy (034-26-CRE) *
- Political Science (034-27-CRE) *
- School of Music ( 034-28-CRE) *
- Biology (034-29-CRE) *
- Chemistry (034-30-CRE) *
- Computer Science (034-31-CRE) *
- Graduate Co-operative Education 2 (034-32-CRE)
*
- Environmental Science (034-33-CRE) *
- Geology (034-34-CRE) *
- Mathematics and Statistics (034-35-CRE)
*
- Nutrition and Dietetics (034-36-CRE) *
- Physics (034-37-CRE) *
- Psychology (034-38-CRE) *
- Business (034-39-CRE) *
- Education (034-40-CRE) *
- Recreation Management and Kinesiology (034-41-CRE)
*
d) Archives Committee - Storage of Senate Material (034-42-ARC)
*
e) Special Fall Convocation, October 2, 2004 (034-43-VPA) *
Yours sincerely,
Rosemary Jotcham
Acting Registrar and Secretary of Acadia University Senate
* Material Attached
Items Carried Over
- Faculty Development Committee - Review of Duties and Structure as
per 14 Oct 03 Minutes
July 16 Last day to request oral defense of masters theses
August 13 Last day to apply to graduate at fall graduation
August 20 Last day for masters’ oral exams for fall graduation
September 2 – 4 International Student Orientation
September 4 Residences open – new students – Welcome Week begins
September 6 Residences open – returning students
September 7 Graduate student registration
September 8 (Wed.) Classes begin - fall term
September 14 Fee deadline
September 17 Last day for course additions
September 20 Honours theses deadline for fall graduation
September 30 Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents
October 4 Deadline for approved masters' theses for fall graduation
October 5 Faculty meeting to approve fall graduates
October 8 Last day to decrease Meal Plan for Fall Term
October 8 Last day to receive completed honours theses fall graduation
October 11 Thanksgiving Day - no classes
October 12 Senate meeting to approve fall graduates **
October 16 Homecoming
October 29 Last day to drop 3h first term courses without academic
penalty
November 11 Remembrance Day - no classes
December 3 Last day of classes before exams
December 6 Study day
December 7 Examinations begin - fall term
December 10 Last day to apply for Spring graduation 2005
December 20 Last day of examinations - fall term
2005
January 3 International Student Orientation
January 4 Residences open
January 5 Classes begin - winter term
January 11 Fee deadline
January 14 Last day for course additions
Last day to drop full year courses without academic penalty
January 28 Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents
– Winter Term students
January 30 Last day to decrease Meal Plan for Winter Term
February 14 – 18 Study week
March 4 Last day to drop winter term courses without academic penalty
March 10 Last day to request oral defense of Masters theses
March 23 Honours theses deadline for Spring convocation
April 8 Good Friday holiday - no classes
April 12 Last day of classes before exams
April 12 Last day for masters' oral examinations
April 13 Study day
April 14 Winter term examinations start
April 21 Deadline for approved Masters' theses for spring convocation
April 22 Deadline for registration for spring courses
April 22 Last day of practicum for BEd students
April 27 Last day of examinations - winter semester
April 27 Last day to receive completed honours theses for spring convocation
April 28 Residences close at 12:00 noon
May 9 Classes begin - Intersession 1 (Spring)
May 15 Baccalaureate service
May 15, 16 Spring Convocation
May 23 Victoria Day - no classes
June 17 Examinations – Intersession 1 (Spring)
June 17 Deadline for registration for summer courses
July 4 Classes begin - Intersession 2 (Summer)
August 12 Classes end - Intersession 2 (Summer)
** Students who qualify may receive their diploma in October by act
of the Acadia Senate. There is no fall convocation ceremony.
Students who wish to participate in the convocation ceremony will defer
their graduation until the spring.
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034-21-DIV
Recommendations from the Acadia Divinity College Senate to the Acadia
University Senate
November 24, 2003,
These motions come from the November 18, 2003 meeting of the ADC Senate:
1) That students majoring in Youth Ministry may take any six (down from
7) Youth Ministry courses in any order.
2) That Youth Ministry majors may take YMIN 6153 - YOUTH MINISTRY AND
SHORT TERM MISSION as a substitute for PRAC 7413 - MISSIONS AND THE CHURCH.
3) That one of the Master of Divinity electives be a YMin course
but cannot be Ymin 6163/6173/6183.
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Curriculum Committee Submissions for Senate’s January 2004 Meeting
The Senate Curriculum Committee moves that the following changes be adopted.
Rosemary Jotcham
Chair
December 2003
Faculty of Arts
Idst 1106 Hypermedia in the Humanities (034-22-CRE)
Students draw upon a variety of digital resources to create HTML projects
incorporating many different media. In addition to classes taught by members
of the Departments of English, History & Classics, and Philosophy,
students will receive instruction in Information Literacy from Faculty
Librarians, and instruction in the use of applicable software from AITT.
Dept of History and Classics (034-23-CRE):
New Courses
Hist 2613 History of Medicine
This course examines the development of medicine from antiquity to
the present. Among the major topics to be addressed: concepts of disease;
social construction of the body; development of ‘germ theory’ and the growth
of modern medical science; development of public health; histories of medical
practitioners including physicians, midwives and nurses; history of medical
institutions including hospitals, asylums and laboratories.
Hist 2623 History of Science & Technology
A survey course introducing students to the major themes, episodes,
controversies and key issues in the history of Western science from antiquity
to the twentieth century. Areas that will be examined include: the relationship
between religion and science; the place of humanity within a scientific
universe and the interrelationship between science and technology and its
impact on human societies.
Hist 3383 Canadian Environmental History
A study of the environmental history of Canada. Themes to be covered
range from the way in which the Canadian environment shaped the history
of human settlement in the country’s various regions through to the effects
of industrialisation on the Canadian environment.
Hist 3553 The American Century: United States and the World
From an isolationist republic in the 19th century, the United States
emerged as the dominant power of the twentieth century. From war to anti-terrorism
to the media, the United States continues to shape our world. Looking at
American wars, counterinsurgency, and diplomacy, this course will examine
how that happened and its implications for the present.
Course modifications
Hist 3316 Modern United States becomes
Hist 3313 American Culture and Society after 1930
This course explores the New Deal era, the role of advertising and
consumerism in American life, the culture of the Cold War, the Vietnam
War, the civil rights, antiwar, and women’s movements,
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the political and cultural turmoil of the 1970s, and the political realignments of the 1980s. Our study of the recent American past begins in the 1990s.
Deleted Courses:
Hist 2573 History of Indigenous Peoples: Pre-Contact Period
Hist 3196 History of Eastern Europe from 1815
Program Modification
Major in History
The proposed change is to include Idst 2913 “Chinese Society and Civilization
1” and Idst 2923 “Chinese Society and Civilization 2” in the list of courses
for which major credit can be given towards a BA or Honours BA history
degree.
Requirement for Clas 2113 ( Greek Literature in English Translation)
is replaced by
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Classical Studies:
change CLAS 2113, 2123 to: two of CLAS 2113, 2123, 3423, IDST
2413, 2433, 2443
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Latin:
change CLAS 2113 to: one of CLAS 2113, 3423, IDST 2413, 2433
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Latin:
change CLAS 2113 to: one of CLAS 2113, 3423, IDST 2413, 2433
Program changes (034-24-CRE)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Canadian Studies
1. The arts core (language must be French)
2. 60 h of Canadian Studies courses including Idst 2503, 2513; 12h
at the 3000 or 4000 level; 6h at the 4000-level and 4996 (thesis). Only
12h Canadian studies courses at the 1000-level can be counted towards the
major.
Department of Languages and Literatures (034-25-CRE)
Program Modification
Change in the number of hours required at the 3000/4000 level from
21 to 15 and adding a new provision allowing for students to use 6 hours
of credit from another level in consultation with the department
Change the total number of hours required for the BBA French double
major so that it is consistent with the number of hours required in the
BBA Spanish & German programs. (42 hours)
New Program
Program of Proficiency in Spanish
This program provides students with an internationally-recognized certificate
in Spanish. As well as completing the 24h required for the minor (Span
1013, 1023, 2013, 2023, 2113, 2123, 3103 and 3203) with a minimum grade
of B-. Students will be required to pass an external examination.
Philosophy Department (034-26-CRE)
New course
Phil 3223 Kantian Practical Reason
Kant aims to reveal that the demands of morality apply equally to all,
irrespective of empirical considerations such as race, ethnicity, culture
and religion, among others. In an age of moral
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fragmentation, the Kantian model offers the optimistic promise of a
shared moral community, with reciprocal moral rights and obligations.
Deleted course
Phil 1003 Thinking Online: Reason, Truth, and Persuasion
Modifications to courses
Phil 1206 Introduction to Philosophy (change in course description)
This course provides students with a general introduction to philosophy
through a survey of readings from ancient, early modern, and contemporary
authors. We will deal with issues such as the existence of God, morality
and the justification of moral claims, knowledge and the problem of skepticism,
the nature of the mind, and free will vs. determinism.
Phil 2106 Aesthetics becomes PHIL 2103 Aesthetics
In this introduction to aesthetics a number of philosophically important
questions provoked by art will be addressed. The course will cover both
classical and contemporary responses to these questions, and will focus
on such issues as the definition of “art,” the objectivity of claims about
beauty and artistic worth, and the nature of the creative process.
Phil 2306 Ethics (change in course description)
This course is a critical study of the nature and justification of
ethical judgements, with an analysis of key concepts such as contract,
justice, responsibility, welfare, rights, duty, and virtue. We will
examine selected readings by ancient, early modern and contemporary thinkers.
Phil 3723 Ethics, Society, and the Health Sciences becomes
Phil 2713 Biomedical Ethics (the course description remains unchanged)
Phil 3113 Introduction to the Philosophy of Kant becomes
Phil 3113 Kant: The Critique of Pure Reason
Students will be introduced to the foundations of Kant’s critical philosophy
through close examination of selected passages in the first Critique. An
introduction to topics in the secondary literature on Kant may also be
provided.
Prereq: Two previous half-courses in Phil or permission of department
(change in title and course description)
Phil 3213 Justice And Law (change in course description)
This course will explore both the ideal of justice and attempts to
secure justice through the law. Each year we will focus on a particular
issue within the topic of justice and a related area of the law.
Possible topics include: justice and the private law (tort and contract);
fundamental rights and constitutional bills of rights; reparations for
historical injustices and their relation to constitutional law. Prereq:
One year of university study.
Modification to program
Busi 4633 will no longer be listed as a course for which major credit
in Philosophy can be obtained.
(Changes to the list of required philosophy courses for the Bachelor
of Arts with Major or Honours in Philosophy. There is no change to
the total number of credit hours required.)
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Philosophy
6h of Phil at the 1000-level; 2006 or both of 3513 and 3533; 2016;
2306; 2813 or 2823; 2913; and an additional 12h of Phil which must include
6h at the 3000-level (42h). Second majors may take a 36h major comprising
6h of Phil at the 1000-level; 2006 or both of 3513 and 3533; 2016; 2306;
and an additional 12h of Phil which must include 6h at the 3000-level (36h).
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Philosophy 6h of Phil at the 1000-level,
2006 or both of 3513
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and 3533; 2016; 2306; 2823; 2913 or 3553; 3113 or 3223; 4996 and an additional 15h of Phil which must include 6h at the 3000-level (54h).
Political Science (034-27-CRE)
New courses
Pols 2706 The Politics of Difference: Identity and Citizenship in Canada
This course examines different conceptions of equality and of identity
to understand the intersection of cultural categories, self-understandings
and political power. Particular attention will be paid to identity-based
social movements, including those of French-Canadians, First Nations’ peoples,
feminists, and lesbians and gays.
Pols 3303 Multiculturalism in Canada: Race, Rights and Citizenship
Questions of human rights, ethnicity and national identity, citizenship
and multicultural policy underpin this seminar course on multiculturalism
in Canada. Students will assess both the development of public policies,
government programs and practices that will help to promote an inclusive
society and the challenges and opportunities that arise in an increasingly
ethnically diverse society.
Pols 4603 First Nations Peoples: Law, Politics and Policy in Canada
This seminar course explores the socio-political, historical, legal,
economic and cultural aspects of the decolonization and self-determination
efforts of First Nations peoples in Canada. Students will explore the multiple
dimensions of aboriginality, the evolution of Aboriginal-State relations,
the legal battles for Aboriginal rights to land, resources, and self-government,
and the evolving political status and aspirations of First Nations’ peoples.
Course modifications
Pols 4293: Politics of Development. (calendar description and title)
This seminar course critically explores politics and development in
the global South. The geographic focus is on Asia, Africa, and Latin America,
with comparisons to post-communist Europe. Topics covered include: legacies
of colonialism, strategies of industrialization and their political impact,
regional economic integration, military coups, revolutions, transitions
to democracy, and the role of religion and ethnicity in politics.
Pols 3593 Politics of Transition (calendar description and title)
A comparative analysis of political change from authoritarian, one-party
and communist systems to free market democracies focusing on post-Communist
countries, Latin America and Africa. Issues covered include ethnic-nationalist
strife, financial and trade links with the West, economic restructuring,
corruption, elite manipulation, party aggregation, elections. Prereq: Introduction
to Law and Politics
Pols 3946 becomes Pols 3943 Politics of the Mass Media
Course deletions
Pols 1506 Law, Politics, Business, and Labour
Pols 1046 An Introduction to Law, Politics and Government through Interpretation
Pols 4073 Canadian Defence Policy
Pols 4173 International Defence Policy
School of Music (034-28-CRE)
Course Modifications
Musi 2153 – Introduction to Composition 2 becomes
Musi 2153 – Introduction to Composition
Introduction to the art and craft of composing music from the planning/conceptual
stage to the realization of a completed score. Weekly Seminar. Prerequisite:
Music 1143 with C- or better.
Musi 4113 – Advanced Techniques and Materials of Music 2 becomes
Musi 4113 – Special Studies in Music Theory
Selected topics in music theory and analysis. May be offered as a structured
seminar or an independent study. Prerequisites: Musi 2123, 2143 with C-
or better.
Musi 3673 Dance For Music Theatre 2 becomes
Musi 3673 Dance For Music Theatre 3
Theatrical dance movement: “show dance”. Movement as a basis for music
and sound production. Principles of support and ease in the body for clear,
intentional and articulate performance will be addressed.
Prereq: Musi 2673 with C- or better
Musi 4103 – Advanced Techniques and Materials of Music 1 becomes
Musi 4103 – Introduction to Post-Tonal Theory
Theories and analytical techniques for exploring 20th century, post-tonal
music including: pitch-class set theory, transformational networks, 12-tone
serialism, and combinatoriality. Weekly seminar. Prerequisites: Musi 2123,
2143, 2283 all with C- or better.
Musi 2673 Dance For Music Theatre 1 becomes
Musi 2673 Dance For Music Theatre 2
A continuation of Dance for Music Theatre 1. Basic Western theatrical
dance forms and dances used most often on the stage. Fundamental movement
principles essential for ease and command in performance.
Prereq: Musi 1673 with C- or better.
MUSI 3683 Scene Studies In Music Theatre becomes
MUSI 3683 Scene Studies In Music Theatre 3
This course continues Musi 2683: synthesizes acting, movement, communication
and musical skills to prepare the student for effective Music Theatre stage
performance. Excerpts from the historical and contemporary repertoire emphasize
ensemble interaction between performers. 1.5 hours weekly, both terms.
A class performance will be given at the end of second term. Prereq: Musi
2683 with C- or better.
New courses:
MUSI 1673 Dance for Music Theatre 1
An introduction to basic Western theatrical dance forms and dances
used most often on the stage. Fundamental movement principles essential
for ease and command in performance.
Prereq: Open to music theatre majors or by permission
MUSI 1683 Scene Studies In Music Theatre 1
This course synthesizes acting, movement, communication and musical
skills to prepare the student for effective Music Theatre stage performance.
Excerpts from the historical and contemporary repertoire emphasize ensemble
interaction between performers. 1.5 hours weekly, both terms. A class performance
will be given at the end of second term.
MUSI 2683 Scene Studies In Music Theatre 2
This course, a continuation of Musi 1683, synthesizes acting, movement,
communication and musical skills to prepare the student for effective Music
Theatre stage performance. Excerpts from the historical and contemporary
repertoire emphasize ensemble interaction between performers. 1.5 hours
weekly, both terms. A class performance will be given at the end of second
term. Prereq: Musi 1683 with C- or better.
MUSI 4673 Dance For Music Theatre 4
Concluding course in dance for music theatre. The focus will be on
advanced movement techniques essential for ease and command in performance
and for creative expression. Prereq: Musi 3673 with C- or better
MUSI 3660 Third Year Recital
Public recital requirement for third year Bachelor of Music in Performance
majors.
Course deletion
MUSI 2400 Introductory Keyboard Skills 2
Program modifications
In the Bachelor of Music with concentration in Music Theatre: to add
6h in dance for music theatre and 6h in scene studies for music theatre;
and to adjust the music core history requirement, the Theatre Movement
requirement and the fourth year applied voice requirement to accommodate
these changes.
Bachelor of Music with concentration in Music Theatre (128h)
This program, offered in conjunction with the theatre studies program,
offers music students with an interest in music theatre training in the
specific skills required: music, acting, and movement.
The music core (63h + 8h), which will include the following:
Music (33h)
Musi 1112, 1122, 1133, 1143, 1161, 1171, 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, three
of 1253, 1263, 2263, or 2283
6h English at the 1000 level (6h)
Thea 1006, 2856, 2823, plus 6h Thea or theatre related English courses
and 6h from arts or science (27h)
Eight consecutive courses from…etc.
Three consecutive courses in Principal Applied study and 4663 (21h)
Musi 1363, 1673, 2673, 3673, 4673, 1683, 2683, 3683, 4683 (27h)
6h of electives from any department or school (6h)
The proposed changes to the Music Technology degree would introduce
more flexibility into the non-music requirements for the program allowing
students to pursue other areas of interest. In addition, specific music
technology courses will now be specified as degree requirements.
Bachelor of Arts with Concentration in Music Technology (126h)
Music technology core (69h + 6h)
a) Music (36h)
b) 6h English at the 1000 level
(6h)
c) 27h non-music electives to
include COMP 1863 (27h)
d) Six consecutive ensembles from
band, chorus, orchestra, jazz ensemble, vocal ensemble, accompanying, or
production ensemble (8h) in addition to the normal 120h credit required.
In a single year, each student must complete first and second term in the
same ensemble (6h)
Two consecutive courses in principal applied study (12h)
Musi 2163, 2173, 3163 (9h)
Idst 3173, 3183, 4173, 4973 (12h)
18h from any department or school. No more than 72h (plus 6h ensemble
credit) in music may be offered for the degree. 12h in one subject area
from any department or school must be taken with 6h above the 1000 level
to constitute a minor (IDST courses may not constitute the minor area).
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New program:
Bachelor of Music Education (153h+8h)
Musi 1112, 1122, 1133, 1143, 1161, 1171, 2113, 2123, 2133, 2263, 2283,
2143, 1253, 1263 completed with a C- or better. (36h)
6h of English at the 1000 level (6)
Two years of Principal Applied Study and two years of
Secondary Applied Study.(18h)
Two of Musi 1363, 2323, 2333, 2343, 3123, 3133, 3143,
3313, 3323, 3333, 3343, 3353, 3363, 3373, 3383, 3393, 4313, 4363. (6h)
Musi 3316, 3326, Musi 4303 (cross-listed as Educ 4653) and
Music 4323 (cross-listed as Educ 4663).(18h)
Eight consecutive ensembles. (8h)
24h of non-music electives to include 18h for a second teachable.(24h)
45h through the School of Education
(to include 12h of Practice Teaching).(45h)
Faculty of Science
Biology (034-29-CRE)
New course
Biol 3583 Eukaryotic Microbiology
This course is an introduction to the structure, function, evolution
and biodiversity of unicellular eukaryotic organisms, including protozoa,
microbial fungi and unicellular algae. The ecology of free-living
eukaryotic microbes and the immune responses of humans and other animals
against pathogenic species will be discussed in detail. Laboratories
include experiments with live protozoa and microscopical observations of
prepared microbes. Pre-requisite: Biol1113/1123
Course modification
Biol 1123 Organisms and their Environment 2. An introduction
to molecular
genetics and evolution. becomes
Biol 1123 Organisms and their Environment 2. An introduction
to molecular
genetics and evolution. Prereq: Biol 1113
Course deletion:
Biol 3283 An Introduction to Fungi
Program Change:
Append to the descriptions for Programs of Study under the headings
Bachelor of Science with Major in Biology, Bachelor of Science with Honours
in Biology, and Bachelor of Science with Double Major to include statements
that indicate that these students must have taken the core biology courses
plus an additional 18h, or 9h at the 3000-4000 level for them to be eligible
to graduate; dependent upon the degree chosen..
Bachelor of Science with Major in Biology
The biology core, an additional 30h or 27h or 24h depending upon the
minor (18h of which are to be biology at the 3000-4000 level); one of Math
1013/1023, 2213/2223 or 2233/2243; 6h chemistry, all with a minimum grade
of C-.
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biology
The biology core, Biol 4023, Biol 4996 (27h) and 21h additional biology
(48h) 18h of which are to be at the 3000-4000 level completed with a minimum
grade of B-; one of Math 1013/1023,
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2213/2223 or 2233/2243; 6h chemistry, all with a minimum grade of C-
All students will take an oral comprehensive examination and defend a thesis
during the fourth year of study.
Bachelor of Science with Double Major
Biology as first major: The biology core and 24h additional biology
(18h of which are to be at the 3000-4000 level)(42h); 6h chemistry; Math
1013/1023 or 2233/2243 or 2213/2223, all completed with a minimum of C-
(6h)
Biology as the second major: Biol 1113, 1123, 2013, 2043, 2053, 2073;
12h additional biology (9h of which are to be at the 3000-4000 level)(30h)
Chemistry (034-30-CRE)
Chem 4803 Analytical Chemistry 3
Electrochemistry, mass spectrometry and surface analysis. (3h lab)
Prereq: Chem 3823 with grade of C- or better, or permission of the
dept.
Computer Science (034-31-CRE)
New courses
Comp 3343 Data Communications and Computer Networks
Topics include theory and applications of data communications systems;
language of data, coding for communications, transmission media, error
control, channels, modems, communications system design, terminal selection
and cost analysis. Prereq: Comp 2213 and Math 1013 with C- or better.
Comp 4613: Artificial Intelligence 2
Topics include uncertain knowledge representation and reasoning, machine
learning, agent communication, and natural language processing.
Prereq: Comp 3613 with C- or better
Deleted courses
Comp 2043: Functional and Logic Programming.
Comp 2343: Data Communications
Course modifications
Comp 1113 Computer Programming 1
Topics include object-oriented programming, algorithms and problem-solving,
declarations and types, fundamental programming constructs and data structures,
fundamental techniques in graphics, software tools and environments. Emphasis
on designing, coding, debugging, and documenting code, using techniques
of good programming style. Lecture and lab.
Comp 1123 Computer Programming 2
Topics include event-driven programming, subclasses and inheritance
in object-oriented programming, introduction to algorithm analysis, recursion,
file processing, internal searching and sorting methods, simple data structures,
software requirements, specifications, and validation. Lecture and
lab.
Prereq: Comp 1113 with C- or better.
Comp 1863 Computing Programming and General Applications Topics include
an introduction to algorithms and programming. Lecture and lab
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Comp 2113 Data Structures and Algorithms Topics include introduction
to abstract data specification, implementation and testing, introduction
to algorithms and their analysis. Prereq: Comp 2103 and either Math 1323
or Math 1423, all with C- or better.
Comp 2213 Computer Architecture and Organization 2Topics include memory
system organization and architecture, interfaces and communication, functional
organization, multiprocessing and alternative architectures, performance
enhancements. Prereq: Comp 2203 plus 6 additional hours of computer science,
all with C- or better
Comp 2903 Computers and Society
Topics include the technical, economic, legal, political, social, ethical,
and professional issues related to the widespread use of computers.
Prereq: 6h Comp with C- or better
Comp 1033 Introduction To Systems Programming becomes
Comp 2103: Computer Programming 3
Topics include fundamental programming concepts, algorithms and problem
solving, fundamental data structures, recursion, the imperative programming
paradigm, structured design, compiled and scripting languages, program
correctness, robustness, and portability, interfacing with operating system
Prereq: COMP 1123 with a grade of C- or better
Comp 1213 Digital Systems becomes
Comp 2203 Computer Architecture and Organization 1 (also APSC 2223)
Topics include digital logic and digital systems, machine level representation
of data, assembly level organization and architecture. Lecture and lab.
Prereq: NS Grade 11 and 12 Advanced Math and Precalculus (or equivalent)
Comp 2513 Introduction To Electronic Commerce Technology becomes
Comp 2513 - E-Commerce 1
Topics include overview of the hardware, software, and infrastructure
required for electronic commerce, history, status and trends of E-Commerce/E-Business,
introduction to net-centric object-oriented client-server computing, hypertext
and hypermedia, role of database, electronic payment methods, security
and authentication, wireless and mobile computing, and the development
of an E-commerce site using industry standard technologies.
Prereq: Comp 1123 with C- or better.
Comp 2523 Electronic Commerce Security becomes
Comp 2523 E-Commerce 2
Topics include security issues, network level security, cryptography,
and
secure electronic cash, cheques, payments and transactions.
Prereq: Comp 1123, Math 1023 and either Math 1423 or Math 1313 / 1323,
all with C- or better.
Comp 2773 Object Oriented Analysis and Design becomes
Comp 2663 Software Engineering 1
Topics include software requirements and specifications, methods and
tools for object-oriented analysis and design, introduction to software
validation, introduction to design patterns and frameworks, programming
with components, using APIs, software tools and environments, software
processes (introduction), software evolution (introduction), software project
management.
Prereq: Comp 2103 with C- or better.
Comp 3503 Managing Electronic Commerce Knowledge becomes
Comp 3503 E-Commerce 3
Topics include detailed study of the design and architecture of databases
and data warehouses for electronic commerce, tools and techniques for querying,
analysing, and mining the data.
Prereq: Comp 2523, 3753 with C- or better.
Comp 3613 Artificial Intelligence becomes
Comp 3613 Artificial Intelligence 1
Topics include an introduction to logic and functional programming,
and artificial intelligence. Includes first order logic, constraint logic
programming, lambda calculus, intelligent agents, search, planning, and
knowledge representation and reasoning. Prereq: Comp 2113, Math 2433, each
with C- or better
Comp 3653 Software Engineering becomes
Comp3663 Software Engineering 2
Topics include software evolution, project management, standards and
practices of requirements analysis, design, implementation and testing,
configuration and change management, quality assurance, resource and cost
estimation, risk management, professional and ethical responsibilities,
team application of SE methodology to the development of a software product.
Prereq: Comp 2663 with a C- or better.
Program modifications:
Change list of required courses for Bachelor of Computer Science
with the goal of bringing the program in line with the latest ACM/IEEE
CS program proposal.
Comp 1113, 1123, 2103, 2113, 2203, 2213, 2663, 2903, 3343, 3403,
3613, 3703, 3713, 3753, 4983, and Math 1413 or 1313, 1423 and 2433,
each with B- or better (54 h).
12h other Comp, each with C- or better
Change list of required courses for:
Bachelor of Computer Science with Specialization
Comp 1113, 1123, 2103, 2113, 2203, 2213, 2663, 2903, 3343, 3403,
3613, 3663, 3703, 3713, 3753, 4983, and Math 1413 or 1313, 1423 and
2433, each with C- or better (57 h).
A set of required specialty courses, each completed with a grade of
C- or better. The specialties and their required courses are: Business
Information Processing: Comp 2613, 3513, one of 3773, 3783 or 4343,
6h Comp at 3000+ level; Busi 1703, 2053, 2803, 3063, two of 2823, 3813,
4883, or 4893. 3h elective ( 36h); Computer Systems: Software Comp 3413,
3773, 4343; 15h Comp at 3000+ level; 12h from the Faculty of Pure and Applied
Science (not Mathematics or Computer Science) or from the School of Business
Administration (36h); Electronic Commerce: Comp 2513, 2523, 3503, 3513,
4343, 4923, Busi 1413, 1703, 22133, 2413, 2053, 2803 ( 36h)
6h of non-computer science electives.
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science
Comp 1113, 1123, 2113, 2103, 2213, 2203, 2663, 2903, 3343, 3713,
3753, 4996, and Math 1413 or 1313, 1423 and 2433and 12h at the 3000+
level (51h)
Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours
Comp 1113, 1123, 2103, 2113, 2213, 2203, 2663, 2903, 3343, 3403, 3413,
3613, 3703, 3713, 3753, 4223, 4996, and Math 1413 or 1313, 1423 and
2433, each with B- or better (63 h).
9h Comp at 3000+ level, with B- or better.
Certificate in Computer Science (30h)
Comp 1113, 1123, 2113, 2103, 2203, 2213, 3613, 3h Comp elective at
the 2000+ level. This program is open only to part-time students.
New Course
Coop 5920 Graduate Co-operative Education 2 (034-32-CRE)
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This is the second four-month term in which the student is employed
in a discipline related position, approved by the Co-operative Education
department. To receive a ‘P’ grade for the course students must receive
a minimum ‘2-Below Average’ rating on their Student Evaluation and on their
work term report. Students must adhere to the deadlines stated in
the Co-op Student Handbook. Pre-requisite: COOP 5910
.
Environmental Science (034-33-CRE)
New course
Envs 4423 Reductionism, Holism, Environment
In this course students will be challenged to synthesize the knowledge
they have gained from contributing disciplines, into an understanding of
structures and processes in natural and disturbed environments that is
both interdisciplinary and at a sophisticated level. The goal will be to
refine skills of critical analysis and interpretation of data and relationships
among environmental variables and ecological systems that is the foundation
of the approach in Environmental Science.
Program modification
Bachelor of Science with Major or Honours in Environmental Science
- Remove the requirement of MATH1013, 1023.
Geology (034-34-CRE)
Course modifications
Geol 3103 – Introduction to Geochemistry
Investigation of chemical principles involved in geologic processes,
emphasizing those acting on the surface and in near-surface environments.
Topics include weathering, mineral exploration and environmental geochemistry
applications. (3h lab) Prereq: Geol 2303; Prereq. or coreq: Chem
1023
Geol 2080 Field Methods
Held each spring locally and near Antigonish. Twelve days, focussed
on field work and processing of field data to familiarize students with
techniques of geological mapping. Involves electronic and manual measurement
of field data including use of GPS instruments and laptop computers and
subsequent preparation of maps, sedimentary sections, and cross-sections
in paper and digital form.
Prereq: Geol 2033, Geol 2303.
Geol 2303 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
Overview of the genesis of sedimentary rocks including depositional
processes, bedforms, structures, and textures and their role in identifying
sedimentary environments and facies. Stratigraphic boundaries and nomenclature,
lithostratigraphy, geologic time and methods used to determine age, stable
isotopes, sequence and seismic stratigraphy. (3 h lab) Prereq: Geol 2033,
Geol 2703
Mathematics and Statistics (034-35-CRE)
Course modifications
Math 0110 Pre-University Mathematics
Topics from high school mathematics. This course serves as a
prerequisite for courses that require NS Grades 11 and 12 Academic Math
or their equivalent.
Math 0120 Advanced Pre-University Mathematics
Topics from pre-calculus mathematics. This course serves as a
prerequisite for courses that require NS Grades 11 and 12 Advanced Mathematics
and Precalculus or their equivalents.
Program modifications
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Bachelor of Science with Honours in Mathematics and Statistics (Requiring
6 hours of 4000-level courses in our honours program) Math 1013, 1023,
1313, 1323, 2013, 2023, 2213, 2223, 2313, 3533; one of Math 3213
or 3303; Math 4996 and at least 15h additional at 3000/4000-level, of which
6 h must be at 4000 level, or Math 4913 and at least 18h additional at
the 3000/4000-level, of which 6 h must be at 4000 level, each completed
with a minimum grade of B-. The 4000-level courses are to be approved by
the department. (54h) One of Comp 1113 or Apsc 1413 (3h)
(The changes replace the old Comp courses with the corresponding ones
in the changes they are proposing to the Curriculum Committee this year)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics with Computer Science
Math 1013, 1023, 1313, 1323, 2013, 2023, 2213, 2223, 2313, 2413, 2433,
3303 or 3533, 4423, and 3h additional at the 3000/4000-level approved by
the dept. (42h) Comp 1113, 1123, 2103, 2113, 2203,
2213, 3413, 3613, 3713, 3753, and 9h additional at the 3000 + level approved
by the Jodrey School of Computer Science (39h)
School of Nutrition and Dietetics (034-36-CRE)
Course modifications
Nutr 2703 – Introduction to Communication becomes
Nutr 3713 – Introduction to Communication
Basic principles of interpersonal communication, including written,
verbal and nonverbal communication are covered. The influence of values,
beliefs, perception, literacy and social roles on communication is examined.
Theories of teaching, learning, and motivation are examined. Behavioural
change and cognition are introduced. Students develop a personal portfolio
and conduct a simulated counselling session. This course does not serve
as a science elective. Prereq. Psyc 1023 or permission of School
Nutr 4713 Group Communications and Applied Skills becomes
Nutr 3723 Nutritional Assessment and Applied Dietetic Skills
An introduction to medical terminology, nutritional assessment, diet
calculation and the development of nutritional case study presentations.
The basics of group communications as applicable to group counseling, interdisciplinary
teams, committee work and support groups are covered. Presentations and
group counseling sessions are required. Prereq: Nutr 2703 and Nutr 2513
or permission of School
Nutr 4013 Food Service Systems Management 1
Food service production and distribution, sanitation, safety, quantity
food preparation, strategic planning, menu planning, quality management,
risk management, marketing and financial management are examined.
Management principles and theory, human resource management and the use
of computers as related to food service operations are introduced. 12 hours
of Introductory Lab Tutorials and ten 6 hours labs – covering both first
and second term – are required for both Nutr 4013 and 4023.
Prereq: Nutr 2213 and fourth year standing, or permission of School
Nutr 4023 Food Service Systems Management 2
Organizational culture, behaviour and the management of human resources
are examined. The planning and design of food service operations, including
equipment selection, are reviewed. The procurement, production and storage
of food in quantity are explored. Environmental and ethical considerations
are discussed. 12 hours of Introductory Lab Tutorials and ten 6 hours labs
– covering both first and second term are required for both Nutr 4013 and
4023. Prereq: Nutr 4013
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Physics (034-37-CRE)
New course
Phys 1553 Physics of Music
An introduction to physics and psychophysics of music. Topics
include pitch, loudness and timbre; music production including modes of
oscillation of mechanical systems, resonance, feedback, transmission and
reflection; human voice and ear; modern methods of sound production using
electrical analogue devices and digital computers; room reverberation and
acoustics.
Course deletion
Phys 4613 Experimental Physics 4
Program modification
Add Physics of Music, Phys 1553, to list of courses not counting towards
major requirements.
Psychology (034-38-CRE)
Program modifications
We wish to simplify these breadth requirements by reducing the courses
that can be used to fulfil them to the core courses offered at the second-year
level
(From section on Department of Psychology core courses):
3. Psyc 2113 or Psyc 2123
4. Psyc 2133 or Psyc 2143
5. Psyc 2103 or Psyc 2153
Bachelor of Science with Double Major
Psychology as a first major: The psychology core (27h), 15h of Psyc,
9h of which must be at the 3000/4000 level
Psychology as a second major: The psychology core (27h), 9h of Psyc
at the 3/4000 level
Bachelor of Science with Major in Psychology
The psychology core (27h)
a) 18h Psyc (with a 15h minor), 12h of which must be at the 3000/4000
level; or
b) 21h Psyc (with a 12h minor), 15h of which must be at the 3000/4000
level; or
c) 9h Psyc (with two 18h minors), all of which must be at the 3000/4000
level
C- or better is required in all courses offered to fulfil these requirements
Course modifications
Psyc 3353 Advanced Developmental Psychology
This course will involve an in-depth analysis of issues in developmental
psychology. The content will include both theoretical and current
research perspectives in developmental psychology. Laboratory assignments
will be used to demonstrate research methodologies, theories and research
findings in developmental psychology through active involvement in small
research projects. (1.5 h Lab) Prereq: Psyc 2023, 2153
Psyc 4053 Advanced Seminar in Psychopathology of Childhood
(course description remains the same, Prereq changes) Prereq:
Psyc 2113, 2153.
Psyc 4123 Advanced Seminar in the Psychology of Gender
(Course description remains the same, remove all prerequisites)
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School of Business (034-39-CRE)
Program modification
Bachelor of Business Administration with Computer Science Required
business courses (48h): see #1 of the requirements for Bachelor of Business
Administration Required Computer Science courses (30h): Comp 1113, 1123,
2103, 2113, 2513, 2613, 2663, 3513, 3613, 3753, completed with a C- or
better Required non-business courses (27h): Econ 1013, 1023, Comm 1213,
1223 (all with a C- grade or better), and Math 1213, 1223, 1413, 1423,
2433. 12h business or computer science electives 3h university electives
(business or non-business) A minimum program GPA of 2.67 at the end of
each academic year is required to remain in the BBA (Computer Science)
program.
Course modifications
Busi 2053 Introductory General Accounting for Non Business Students
becomes
Busi 2053 Introductory General Accounting An introduction to financial
statements, including basic analysis, preparation and use in decision making
Prereq: Busi 1703 with C- or better. Note: This course is not recognized
within the BBA program or any program that requires Busi 2033. Credit may
not be obtained for both Busi 2033 and Busi 2053
Busi 2213 Introductory Finance for Non-Business Students becomes
Busi 2213 Introductory Finance (title change only)
Busi 2413 Introductory Marketing for Non-Business Students becomes
Busi 2413 Introductory Marketing (title change only)
Busi 2753 Human Relations in Organizations for Non-Business Students
becomes Busi 2753 Introductory Human Relations in Organizations (title
change only)
Busi 4953 Business and Corporate Strategy (change in course description)
This course establishes a foundation in the area of strategy formulation,
implementation and analysis. Students undertake industry analyses, construct
industry value chains, examine mergers and acquisitions, conduct SWOT and
scenario analyses, search out new disruptive technologies and use other
analytical approaches while profiling the formal strategies of major public
companies.
Busi 4963 Strategic Issues in Business (change in course description)
Increasingly, business managers must address concerns of constituents
beyond traditional business borders. Through the examination of some of
the most important and complex issues facing today's management, students
will gain an understanding of strategic fit between business strategies
and the external environment.
New course
Busi 2153 Overview of Business Processes
This course focuses on the core operational processes involved in the
production and delivery of products and services. Emphasizing basic
quantitative analysis, the topics covered in the course include: process
design and analysis, capacity analysis, facility layout, quality management,
project management, scheduling, aggregate planning, supply chain management
(SCM), inventory management, and just-in-time production (JIT) systems.
Prereq: Busi 1703 with a mark of C- or better.
Note: this course is not recognized within the BBA program or any other
program that requires Busi 3053.
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New courses
Educ 50E3 - Counselling Children and Adolescents
This coursed will examine issues and counselling interventions for
children and adolescents.
Educ 50D3 - Professional Issues in Counselling
This course examines professional, legal, ethical and diversity issues
related to practice and research in counselling. Personal beliefs, values
and biases will be examined along with professional codes and standards
of practice.
Educ 50C3 - School Counselling Programs
This course examines various and recent models of school counselling
programs. The roles of various members of the school community will be
addressed in reference to guidance curriculum and professional services.
Educ 5033 Nature, Methods and Objectives becomes
Educ 5033 Theories of Counselling.
Educ 5133 Communication and Human Relations becomes
Educ 5133 Counselling Skills
Educ 5583 Selected Counselling Strategies becomes
Educ 5583 Counselling Strategies and Interventions
Educ 5543 Vocational Development becomes
Educ 5543 Career and Life Planning Counselling
Educ 5003 Current Issues in Educational Psychology becomes
Educ 5003 Human Development and Learning
Educ 5066 Seminar and Practicum in Counselling (change in description)
This course involves a counselling practicum in an appropriate setting.
Placements are chosen in consultation with the instructor. Students are
expected to complete 100 hours of intensive supervised practice followed
by 400 hours of continued practicum. The practicum is completed in a block
format, normally fours days a week (Tuesdays to Fridays) for 16 weeks.
A seminar accompanies the practicum.
Prerequisites: Educ 5033 and 5133 and admission to the counselling
program.
Course deletions:
Educ 5973 Site-based Management
Educ 5613 Labour Market Information for Counsellors
Educ 5573 Methods and Materials for Vocational Development
Program modification:
Part-Time Study
Candidates may complete requirements for Master of Education programs
through part-time study. Selected graduate courses in education are offered
on a five-year rotation
through the Division of Distance and Continuing Education (DCDE). It is the student's responsibility to consult the rotation and plan programs so that all requirements are completed. Students interested in part-time study should obtain a copy of the rotation from the DCDE and to be placed on the mailing list for calendars. Part-time students enrolled in the Counselling Program should plan a year in advance for the required 500 hour block practicum.
Master of Education (Counselling) (48hr)
Core required courses(33hr)Educ 5033, 5066, 5133, 5303, 5513, 5543,
5583, 5623, 5003, 50D3.
Elective courses (15h course route: 6h thesis route)
Electives selected from graduate courses offered by either the school
or approved graduate courses offered by other department or schools.
Students doing the thesis MEd will choose Educ 5966 and 5113 or 5523
Students interested in school counselling are encouraged to select
from the following courses: Educ 5323, 5523 or 5113, 5553, 5563, 5593,
50E3, 50C3, 5233, Soci 5203.
Students interested in agency counselling are encouraged to select
from the following courses: Educ 5323, 5523 or 5113, 5553, 5563, 5593,
5233.
School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology (034-41-CRE)
New Course
Recr 4083 Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development
Principles and practices of sustainable tourism planning and development
will be examined within the context of heritage tourism, ecotourism and
adventure tourism. The role of the community, stakeholders and partnerships,
and government and industry will be analyzed in terms of sustainable tourism
planning, development and policy formulation. When possible, students will
work on applied tourism projects.
Prereq: Recr 1233 and one additional tourism course or permission of
instructor
Deleted courses
RECR 4023 Senior Seminar
RECR 4063 Leisure and Spirituality
RECR 4353 Community Tourism: Destination Studies
Course modifications
Recr1213 Learning Resources (course description change)
An introduction to the recreation management program, to the university,
to university skills, to leisure studies, and to the processes of research
and critical thinking and writing about issues in the field. Participation
in a 1.5 hour orientation laboratory is required.
Recr 2093 History of Recreation & Parks in Canada becomes
Recr 3193 History of Recreation & Parks in Canada
An exploration of the historical development of recreation and park
delivery systems in Canada since 1800, within the context of the social,
political and economic environments that drive the establishment and development
of the system. Pre-req: Recr 2113
Recr 4453 Community Tourism Development becomes
Recr 3453 Community Tourism
An examination of the principles and issues related to sustainable
community tourism in terms of community development, product development,
impact assessment and management, and marketing
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strategies. Regional, national and international case studies will emphasize
both conceptual and applied dimensions of heritage and nature/adventure-based
community tourism.
Prereq: Recr 1233 or permission of the instructor
Recr 4996 Honours Thesis
This course requires the student to propose and carry out a research
study under the supervision of an approved supervisor and submit a thesis
in accordance with the SRMK Honours Program Guidelines and in a format
approved by the Honours Committee of Senate.
Kine 2513 Fundamental Movement becomes
Kine 1513 Fundamental Movement
An exploration of fundamental movement pattern, such as running, skipping,
jumping, rolling, throwing, catching, striking, etc., that develop in early
childhood and form the basis of movement technique in sport and physical
activity settings. Students will observe, analyze, and experience
movement techniques from a variety of activities. (1½ h lab).
Kine 3033 Biomechanics 1 becomes
Kine 2033 Biomechanics 1
An introduction to the biomechanics of human movement, including kinematics
and kinetics of the musculoskeletal system and mechanics of muscle contraction.
Practical examples from sport, rehabilitation and the workplace will be
discussed. The lab component will demonstrate these concepts and
introduce methods used to quantify the mechanical aspect of human motion.
(2h lab) Prereq: Kine 1413 and Kine 1513.
Kine 4783 Sport and Society (change in description and pre requisites)
This advanced course takes an in-depth look at social theories and
issues relevant to understanding how sport, physical activity and other
social
institutions come together and impact our social worlds in Canada and
elsewhere.
Prereq: KINE 2253 or RECR 1243 and at least 3rd year standing in BKin/BRM
Kine 4996 Honours Thesis (change in description)
This course requires the student to propose and carry out a research
study under the supervision of an approved supervisor and submit a thesis
in accordance with the SRMK Honours Program Guidelines and in a format
approved by the Honours Committee of Senate.
Srmk 2383 Introduction to Sport Management
This course is designed to examine the various management aspects involved
with sport, sport delivery systems, and issues related to amateur and professional
sport organization. The course will provide students with information on
career possibilities and market diversity.
Prereq: second year BKin/BRM standing or permission of the school.
Attachment 4)d)
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034-42-ARC
The Senate Archives Committee would like to make two recommendations
for consideration by the Acadia University Senate:
1. In recognition of the managerial role
that the Deputy University Archivist plays in the University Archives,
the Senate Archives Committee recommends that the Deputy University Archivist
be made a member of the Senate Archives Committee.
2. In recognition that the activities
and deliberations of all the committees of the Acadia University Senate
are critical to the functioning of the University, the Senate Archives
Committee recommends that the Secretary or Chair of each Committee sends
its records to the University Archives for permanent preservation.
The following Records Retention and Disposition Schedule identifies
the types of records considered to have enduring, historic value, as well
as the timing of their transfer.
ACADIA UNIVERSITY SENATE
Senate Committee Records
Series comprises records created and used to support the activities
and deliberations of the various committees established by Senate.
Includes committees with delegated Senate authority and advisory committees.
Records include minutes, agendas, correspondence, reports, and supporting
papers.
The records should be grouped by Committee and arranged chronologically
by meeting date.
Note that record-keeping responsibilities for each committee vary according
to committee composition.
Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) Committee Chair or Secretary
Retention Periods
Records Active retention (in office)
Semi-Active
Total Retention Final Disposition
OPR paper files
AY + 3 years
0
AY + 3 years Transfer to Archives for Permanent Retention
Non-OPR paper copies AY or when no longer needed 0 AY or when no longer
needed Destruction
Key
AY = Academic Year
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034-43-VPA
The Vice-President (Academic) moves that a special Fall Convocation
be held on October 2, 2004, in honour of the installation of Dr.
Gail Dinter- Gottlieb as President of Acadia University.