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SENATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEEFACULTY CALENDAR SUBMISSION SUMMARY

Faculty of Science

Section A. New courses.

Biology.BIOL 3293 Population Genetics 3 ch (3C 1T)

An introduction to the branch of evolutionary biology concerned with thegenetic structure of populations and how it changes through space and time....

Offered in the Fall or Winter semester by Prof. Jason Addison

The Department of Biology currently does not offer such a course. Thiscourse, given at the 3rd year level, would follow nicely from second-yearcourses such as Genetics (Biol 2053), Evolution (Biol 2143) and Ecology(Biol 2113/2105). Also, it would complement higher level course such asMolecular Evolution (Biol 3242), Bioinformatics (Biol 4533) and Evolutionof Sexual Systems (Biol 4931). The aim of the tutorial is to have studentsworking on problem sets throughout the semester. The application of thecomputer software they need to use will be demonstrated in the tutorials.

BIOL 3133 Selected Topics in Biochemistry I (A) 3 ch (3C)

BIOL 3153 Selected Topics in Biochemistry II (A) 3 ch (3C)

BIOL 3163 Selected Topics in Biochemistry III (A) 3 ch (3C)

The first course, Biol 3133, is the revamping of Biol 3132 (AdvancedBiochemistry). Thus, Biol 3132 will be deleted. The two other courses (3153 and 3163) are needed because the instructor(Peter Cashion, retired faculty member) cycles through the different topics inadvanced biochemistry, and students may want (and have wanted in the past)to take 2 or 3 of these courses. These courses will be offered through CEL (College of Extended Learning)during intersession, summer session or evenings with rotation.

BIOL 3423 Forest Tree Genetics and Genomics (A) 3 ch (3C)

BIOL 4423 Resource Conservation Genetics (A) 3 ch (3C)

These two courses cross-list with existing FOR 3425 and FOR 4425,respectively. They are taught by Dr. Om Rajora who is a member of theBiology GAU. His courses will contribute to our offerings and students'perception of our strength in genomics and conservation genetics, and willhelp retain high quality students.

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Chemistry.CHEM 2009 Experience in Chemistry Research I 3 ch (3L) [W]

CHEM 3009 Experience in Chemistry Research II 3 ch (3L) [W]

These two courses will be electives open to students in any scienceprogrammes. The aim is to give students an early opportunity toexperience research. These are one term courses similar to CHEM 4000in organization.

Mathematics/Statistics.

MATH 4103 Measure Theory and Wavelets 3 ch (3C)

There is a need for a measure theory course since this is a standard topic for graduate studentcomprehensives in mathematics. This topic is also of interest to statistics students. Waveletsis a topic of interest to both mathematics and engineering undergraduate students. Thiscourse will thus also serve the interest and the needs for senior undergraduate and graduatestudents in engineering.

Physics.

PHYS 1061 Introductory Physics -I (Physical Science Interest) 3 ch (3C)

PHYS 1062 Introductory Physics -II (Physical Science Interest) 3 ch (3C)

Phys 1061 and 1062 highlight ties to and applications in physical sciencesin the areas of mechanics and electricity/magnetism, respectively.

PHYS 1071 Introductory Physics -I (Health & Life Science Interest) 3 ch (3C)

PHYS 1072 Introductory Physics -II (Health & Life Science Interest) 3 ch (3C)

Phys 1071 and 1072 highlight ties to and applications in health and lifesciences in the areas of mechanics and electricity/magnetism, respectively.

These four courses of PHYS 1061, 1062, 1071, 1072 will replace the current PHYS 1040 and1050 as a result of restructuring the First Year Physics offering.

PHYS 1091 Experiments in Introductory Physics - I 2 ch (3L) [W]

PHYS 1092 Experiments in Introductory Physics - II 2 ch (3L) [W]

These are courses to supplement hands-on experience in subject areas in PHYS 1061/1071and 1062/1072, respectively. They will replace the current PHYS 1045 and 1055

PHYS 4153 Introduction to Quantum Field Theory 3 ch (3C)

This course is cross-listed as MATH 4443

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PHYS 4183 Introduction of General Relativity (A) 3 ch (3C)

This course is cross-listed as MATH 4483

Psychology.

PSYC 3323 Systems of Psychotherapy 3 ch (3C) [W]

PSYC 3253 Family Processes 3 ch (3C) [W]

These new courses are offered by Scott Ronis, a new faculty member ofthe Department. Their submission will be conducted through the Facultyof Arts.

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Faculty of Science

Section B. Changes to existing courses.

Biology.BIOL 2033 Biochemistry 3 ch (3C)

Pre-/Co-requisites

Add "or permission of the instructor" in order to accommodateEnvironmental Biology students who have an option to take BIOL 2033 butare not required to take CHEM 2401 or CHEM 2421.

BIOL 2251 Clinical Microbiology 3 ch (3C)

Title Original title was "Introductory Microbiology". The revision reflects thecontent and purpose of the course better as it was designed for nursing.

BIOL 3031 Cell Signalling 3 ch (3C)

Title andprerequisites

The original title was "Advanced Cell Biology". The new title is moredescriptive and better reflects content. The prerequisite for Biochemistry(Biol 2033) is essential for students to understand the course’s concepts,without which in the past, things did not seem to work well.

BIOL 3181 Embryology 4 ch (2C 3L)

Title andcontents

The course was revived during 2009 Intersession by Bryan Crawford. Thedescription of the content is thus updated. Enrollment is limited to 15students.

BIOL 3206 Advanced Microbiology Laboratory 4 ch (2C 3L) [W]

Description

BIOL 3321 Plant Anatomy (A) 5 ch (3C 3L)

BIOL 3342 Comparative Morphology of Vascular Plants (A) 5 ch (3C 3L) [W]

Availability To be offered during intersession or through CEL by Dr. R. Riding (retiredprofessor ).

BIOL 3521 Plant function: Physiology and Metabolism 5 ch (3C 3L)

Title

BIOL 3673 General Parasitology 3 ch (3C)

Content andprerequisites

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BIOL 3801 Animal Physiology 3 ch (3C)

Prerequisites The prerequisite of BIOL 2033 and 2043 are relaxed to "stronglyrecommended" since students in the past without these prerequisitesperformed just as well.

BIOL 4090 Honours Thesis Project 6 ch [W]

Prerequisites The CGPA requirement is reset to 3.0 to be consistent with the Honoursprogram requirement

BIOL 4272 Biochemistry Seminar 3ch (4S)

Content To emphasize that this course is part of Biology-Chemistry option.

BIOL 4688 Applied Studies in Parasitology 4 ch (C/L/S)

Content Taught as a 2-week field course with requirement and structure consistentwith other biology field courses. To be offered during intersession.

BIOL 4773 River and Lake Ecosystems (A) 3 ch (3C)

Title andcontent

Include the focus on fresh water in the description.

Chemistry.CHEM 1001 General Chemistry I 3 ch (3C 1T)

Prerequisite Rephrase to be consistent with the B.Sc. admission requirement.

CHEM 1012 General Chemistry II 3 ch (3C 1T)

Prerequisite An irrelevant and confusing statement was removed.

CHEM 1982 General Applied Chemistry 3 ch (3C 1T)

Requirement WHMIS requirement is removed for it is not a laboratory course.

CHEM 2002 Quantum Chemistry I 4 ch (3C 1L)

CHEM 3621 Physical Chemistry II 3 ch (3C)

CHEM 4416 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2 ch (3L)

CHEM 4832 Pulp and Paper Testing 3 ch (3L) [W]

Prerequisite The pre- and co-requisites of CHEM 2002, 3621, 3637, 4416, 4616 and4832 are revised to match program and course revisions made earlier.

CHEM 3857 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for non-Chemistrymajors

2 ch (3L)

Note Add the missing reciprocating note to CHEM 4416.

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CHEM 2009 Experience in Chemistry Research I 3 ch (3L) [W]

CHEM 3009 Experience in Chemistry Research II 3 ch (3L) [W]

CHEM 3903 Work Term Report I CR

CHEM 4903 Work Term Report I CR

Requirement CGPA requirements are changed from 3.2 to 3.0 to be in line withHonours threshold.

Geology.GEOL 1006 Introduction to Geology Laboratory I 2 ch (3L)

GEOL 1017 Introduction to Geology Laboratory II 2 ch (3L)

GEOL 1026 Geology Lab for Engineers 2 ch (3L)

GEOL 1036 Geology Lab for Foresters 2 ch (3L)

GEOL 2002 Engineering Geology 5 ch (3C 3L)

GEOL 2142 Chemistry and Physics of Minerals 5 ch (3C 3L)

GEOL 3442 Environmental Geology 3 ch (2C 1S) [W]

GEOL 4101 Igneous Petrology 5 ch (3C 3L) [W]

GEOL 4112 Metamorphic Petrology 5 ch (2C 3L) [W]

GEOL 4401 Applied Glacial Geology 5 ch (3C 3L) [W]

GEOL 4452 Environmental Impact Assessment 5 ch (3C 3L)

Description Description update for the above courses

GEOL 4501 Applied Geophysics I 5 ch (3C 2L)

GEOL 4512 Applied Geophysics II 5 ch (3C 2L)

Title anddescription

Title and description update for GEOL 4501 and 4512

GEOL 3482 Mineral Resources, Economics, and theEnvironment

3 ch (3C)

Credit hours The laboratory component of the course will be removed and thelecture component is increase from 2C to 3C. The course is re-designated as 3 ch, a reduction from 5 ch. The course is revised toaddress a wider audience and it may be offer in the evening due to itspopularity. First Year geology courses would now be adequateprerequisites.

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Mathematics/Statistics.MATH 3413 Introduction to Numerical Methods 3 ch (3C)

Credit hours Reduction from 4 ch to 3 ch since it is cross-listed with CS 3113 which is3 ch

STAT 2263 Statistics for non-science majors. 3 ch (3C)

Title The original title of the course was "Statistics for Students in BiologicalSciences". This course was designed for students in non-science disciplinesthat require a working knowledge of statistics while accommodatingindividuals with limited mathematics background preparations. The changeof title is meant to remove the ambiguities in the course selection andadvising for Science majors.

STAT 3093 Probability and Mathematical Statistics II 3 ch (3C)

Prerequisite Update prerequisite by allow students with sound performance in STAT2593 to enrol and hence bypassing the STAT 3083 requirement.

Physics.ASTR 1013 Elementary Astronomy (A) 3 ch (3C)

Credit restrictions

Faculty of Science will permit science majors to take this course for credittoward a science elective but not as a core course. As of the SCC meetingof May 12, 2009, Faculties of Engineering and Computer Science will notrecognize this course as a technical elective and hence their students willnot be taking this course for credit. Statements are therefore added forclarification.The wording suggested during the meeting was:"This course may be takenby Science students only as an elective; it may not be taken for credit byComputer Science and Engineering students.”

PHYS 3183 Astrophysics 3 ch (3C)

Content andprerequisites

The former "Introductory Astronomy" is revised with respect to its contentand therefore prerequisite. A new title is given to better reflect the updatedcontent.

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Psychology.PSYC 1013 Introduction to Psychology - I 3 ch (3C)

PSYC 1023 Introduction to Psychology - II 3 ch (3C)

Coursenumbers

Number changes from PSYC1014 to 1013 and from 1024 to 1023. Onlineintroductory courses will now have the same number as the regular ones

PSYC 3215 Development of Individuals with Disabilities 3 ch (3C)

PSYC 3613 Laboratory in Learning, Memory and Cognition (O) 3 ch (3L)

Coursenumbers

These are former PSYC 4215 and 4613. Since they are more appropriatelyoffered in the Third Year, the course numbers are changed accordingly.

Science.SCI 2622 Physical Science for Educators (Grades K-6) 3 ch (3L)

Description The course content is updated to prepare for likelihood of its offeringwhen an agreement between UNB and Science East is worked out. Since it will be based on the Atlantic Provinces Science Curriculum, thespecifics in the former description are replaced with subject areas toallow the flexibility for ongoing developments.

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Section C. Deletions.

Biology.BIOL 3132. Advanced Biochemistry.

Replaced by the new BIOL 3133.BIOL 4363 Plant Molecular Biology.

Had not been offered for two years. There is also content overlapwith BIOL 3331 Plant Form - Structure and Development.

Physics.PHYS 1040 Elements of Physics.PHYS 1050 Enriched Introductory Physics.PHYS 1045 Physics LaboratoryPHYS 1055 Enriched Introductory Laboratory.PHYS 1940 Elements of Physics.PHYS 2962 Atomic and Nuclear Physics (for Engineers).PHYS 2967 Modern Physics laboratory (for Engineers).PHYS 2972 Fundamentals of Light and Sound (for Engineers).PHYS 2977 Light and Sound Laboratory (for Engineers).

Psychology.PSYC 4313 Advanced Topics in Psychotherapy.The material in this topical seminar may now be covered in "PSYC 4303 - TopicalSeminar in Clinical Psychology".

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Section D. Changes to regulations and programs.

BMLS (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science).1. The requirement for Intersession courses was removed. It will be optional.2. More options for course selections

(a) To improve course programming efficiency and timetable flexibility, thecore courses will match those used in Biology plus a list from whichstudents can choose to meet the additional 27 ch of course requirements. It would also allow a better balance of course load over both terms.

(b) Meetings with the NB Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists(NBSMLS) and with the Canadian Society (CSMLS) have led to a morediverse selection of courses for the BMLS degree which will include Artsand Administration.

3. Psychology 1012 and 1023 are accepted as an alternative to Geology1001+1012 and Physics 1071 + 1072. Psychology is useful for students interms of future career advancement.

4. Removed Chem 2416 (Organic Chemistry lab) as a requirement.5. Choosing one of Stat 2264 or 2263 is permitted.6. First year Physics course requirements are updated according to the revision of

First Year course offerings by Physics Department .(BMLS documents are attached for in-depth perusal.)

Biology.1. Some adjustment to the course requirement in the Major program with regard

to course selections.2. The CGPA requirement for admission to and retention in an Honours degree

program are reset according to the Faculty standard of 3.0 withoutdifferentiating "by course" or "by thesis".

3. The CGPA requirement for an Honours graduate to be awarded with First ClassHonours degree is set at the Faculty standard of 3.7 and above.

4. Various areas of concentrations are updated to match current course offeringsand the areas of strength of the department.

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5. First year Physics course requirements are updated according to the revision ofthe First Year course offerings by Physics Department .

Environmental Biology.1. Updated the list of courses for 3 and 4 years.rd th

2. The CGPA requirement for admission to and retention in the Honours degreeprogram are reset according to the Faculty standard of 3.0.

Chemistry.1. First year Physics course requirements are updated according to the revision of

First Year course offerings by Physics Department .2. The order of taking several courses in Medicinal Chemistry has been

rearranged for time tabling accommodation.

Geology.1. Faculty list updated.2. Added Minor program description.3. First year Physics course requirements are updated according to the revision of

First Year course offerings by Physics Department .4. Remove STAT 2263 from the lists of Mathematics/Statistics courses for

selection since this course was not designed for science majors.

Environmental Geochemistry.1. General update.

Mathematics/Statistics.1. Faculty list updated, including the President .2. MATH 1503 is removed from the list of suggested electives in First Year.3. A statement is added to the Statistics course document to close a loop hole.

Students who have passed a higher level STAT course will not be allowed totake one at 2xxx level for credit.

4. The Statistics minor program is rewritten to be consistent with the Mathematicsminor in wording. Linear algebra is added to the required list of courses.

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Physics.Physics is in the process of revising the entire curriculum. The changes will bephased in over several years. The proposal is attached. For this year, we start withthe first year.1. The two full year lecture courses in First year, PHYS 1040 and 1050 are

remodelled not as "regular" and "enriched" but as a stream with health andbiological sciences orientation and the other addressing physical sciences. Despite the difference in the approach, the topics covered in both streams willlead the same outcome. Successful students from either stream would be readyfor second year physics courses.

2. Each stream will have two term lecture courses, namely PHYS 1061+1062 withthe physical science flavour and 1071 + 1072 addressing the needs in healthand biological sciences. Each course is 3 ch with 3 classes weekly in the Fallor Winter.

3. The laboratory component is offered through two term courses, 2 ch each, ofPHYS 1091 + 1092 in the Fall and Winter, respectively. They arecomplements and common to both sets of lecture courses without furtherdifferentiation. These courses run one three-hour sessions weekly.

4. Whenever PHYS 1040 or 1050 are required in the former calendar in variousplaces, they will be replaced with "PHYS 1061 or 1071 and PHYS 1062 or1072". As well, each of PHYS 1045 or 1055 will be replaced with PHYS 1091+ 1092 accordingly.

5. The CGPA requirement for admission to and retention in an Honours degreeprogram is reset according to the Faculty standard of 3.0.

Psychology.1. First year requirements are edited to correct the statement on Mathematics

courses.2. All references to PSYC 4313 are removed due to its deletion.3. "Please note that students should consult the Department for current offerings"

is appended to all topical seminar courses in the course document.4. One of the criteria for awarding First Class Honours degree to an Honours

student at graduation is to meet the overall CGPA requirement set at theFaculty standard of 3.7 and above. Additional criteria that are Psychologyspecific will also apply.

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Interdepartmental Programs.1. Editing of preamble with regard to Honours programs.

• senior research projects will replace "lab courses" as requirement.• time of application for admission is clarified.

2. Biology - Chemistry Option.(a) Removal of the requirement of a minimum CGPA to enter this program

but consultation and program approval must be sought from advisors.(b) The differentiation of CGPA requirement for thesis based and courses-

based Honours degrees is removed.(c) Changes in course requirement. (See Biology summary)

• replace MATH 2203 with STAT 2264• replace BIOL 3491 with any TWO of 3181 or 3206 or 3521 or 4056 or

4533.• minimum credit hours for the Major and Honours degrees will hence

increase by one to 131 and 149 ch, respectively.• Chem 3421 is part of core.• both CHEM 4513 and BIOL 4272 are now required.

(d) Other housekeeping changes related to the above.3. Biology - Physics Option.4. Chemistry - Physics Option.

• Editorial corrections.5. Geology - Economics Option.

• Replace STAT 1213 with STAT 2043 since the former was removedpreviously

6. Geology - Physics Option.• Delete Phys 2032 from requirement which no longer exists.

7. Mathematics/Statistics - Economics Option.• Replace STAT 1213 with STAT 2043 since the former was removed

previously8. Mathematics - Physics Option.

• Remove Phys 2032 requirement due to its previous deletion.9. General.

• The CGPA requirement for admission to and retention in an Honoursdegree program is reset according to the Faculty standard of 3.0.

• The CGPA requirement for an Honours graduate to be awarded with FirstClass Honours degree is set at the Faculty standard of 3.7 and above.

• Where Math 1003 and Math 1013 are listed, "(or Math 1053)" and "(orMath 1063)" will be attached, respectively.

• First year Physics course requirements are updated according to therevision of First Year course offerings by Physics Department .

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New Program - B.Sc. (Economics)Economics traditionally has been associated with the Faculty of Arts in mostuniversities. Rightfully so because Economics relates intimately to thesociological and political aspects of society. There is also the obvious bondingbetween Economics and Business, meaning that Faculties of BusinessAdministration have also been the home for Economics departments in manyuniversities. However, natural resources, developments in science andtechnology, environmental issues and the like are important factors that drive andsteer the global economy. This is a discipline that crosses over traditionallydefined boundaries. The application of mathematics and statistics, coupled withthe advancement of computer technology, has provided powerful tools foreconomic studies and research. Offering a B.Sc. degree program in Economicswill attract and accommodate scientific talents in the world of economics whileembracing their passion in science. Knowledge in technical sciences will provideadditional dimensions in the understanding and exploration of the economicdevelopments.

In recognition of the above, B.Sc. degree programs in Economics have beenoffered by universities of all categories, ranging from liberal arts universities toresearch intensive ones. UNB, being a comprehensive university, also recognizessuch an opportunity. After months of collaborative planning, the degree programof B.Sc. Economics was put together by building on the strengths of disciplines inScience and the existing offerings in Economics. With the established B.Sc.degree programs in Psychology already in place, the B.Sc. programs in Economicshad a model to guide its structural development to ensure a synergetic andcoherent composition of courses from Science and Economics in its programs.

The Faculty of Science is in the process of submitting the programs of Bachelorof Science in Economics, Major and Honours, for Senate approval. The MPHECdocument is also ready for submission. We hope to commence the first year of theprogram in the Fall term of 2010 with the understanding that the degree program issubjected to MPHEC approval. Should there be unforeseen delays commencing inthe Fall of 2010, students completing their first year should still have all theiroptions open in Science as well as in existing degree programs of Economics.

The details on the degree programs are contained in the following documents,namely: the proposal for MPHEC approval, the calendar copy submission and thetemplate for program advisors (for internal use).

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Bachelor of Science1. Updated personnel in the faculty.2. Simplified the description of criteria for awarding B.Sc. (Gen.Sci.) degrees to

former students in Science who have transferred to professional schools inhealth sciences prior to graduation.

3. Redundancies on prerequisite requirements are removed.4. The missing Geology minor program is added.5. The description of first year course requirements is outlined with improved

clarity and variations to accommodate the special needs of certain programsand students' preference. Apparently duplicated statements are removed.

6. Replace existing first year courses in Physics with the newly introduced ones.7. Introduce a new paragraph on Honours degree programs with regard to

admission and graduation criteria.• Students considering enrollment in an Honours program must contact the

appropriate Department Chair or program advisor on the details regarding theapplication procedure, which are discipline specific. The minimum CGPArequirement for acceptance is 3.0. Additional discipline specific criteria mayapply.

• Students graduating from an Honours degree program are required to meet aminimum CGPA of 3.0 in order to receive Honours recognition. Individualsgraduated from the equivalent of an Honours program but did not achieve theminimum CGPA requirement will receive a Major degree provided the CGPAis 2.0 and above.

• The CGPA requirement for an Honours graduate to be awarded a First ClassHonours degree is 3.7 and above. Additional discipline specific criteria mayapply.

8. Reorganize the sequence of presentation by itemizing the categories ofinformation to improve clarity.

9. Other housekeeping edits to improve comprehension.

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Department of Biology University of New Brunswick, Fredericton Campus

Proposed Curriculum Changes 23 October 2009

A. New Course A-1. Four new courses BIOL 3293 Population Genetics 3ch (3C 1T) An introduction to the branch of evolutionary biology concerned with the genetic structure of populations and how it changes through space and time. Topics will include the main evolutionary forces and their effects on patterns of phenotypic and molecular variation within and among populations, molecular markers and their applications in evolutionary and conservation biology, and an introduction to unifying concepts such as the genetics of speciation, molecular evolution, and population genomics. Tutorials will emphasize the use of different computer packages for the analysis and interpretation of the data encountered in population genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 2053, BIOL 2143; STAT 2264 or equivalent. Recommended: BIOL 2113 • Explanation: The Department of Biology currently does not offer such a course. This course, given at the 3rd year level, would follow nicely from second-year courses such as Genetics (Biol 2053), Evolution (Biol 2143) and Ecology (Biol 2113/2105). Also, it would complement higher level course such as Molecular Evolution (Biol 3242), Bioinformatics (Biol 4533) and Evolution of Sexual Systems (Biol 4931). The aim of the tutorial is to have students work on problem sets throughout the semester, and the computer software they need to be familiar with will be demonstrated in the tutorials. To be taught by Jason Addison in the fall or winter semester. BIOL 3133 Selected Topics in Biochemistry I (A) 3 ch (3C) Principles of intermediate metabolism with particular reference to physical exercise and selected biomedical topics. Prerequisites: BIOL 2033 and 2043 BIOL 3153 Selected Topics in Biochemistry II (A) 3 ch (3C) A medically oriented course which emphasizes molecular emphasizes the molecular underpinnings of the healthy and diseased states with particular reference to topics in blood biochemistry. Prerequisites: BIOL 2033 and 2043 BIOL 3163 Selected Topics in Biochemistry III (A) 3 ch (3C) A medically oriented course which emphasizes molecular underpinnings of the healthy and diseased states with particular reference to topics in bone and joint biochemistry. Prerequisites: BIOL 2033 and 2043 • Explanation: The first course, Biol 3133, is the revamping (including small change in number) of Biol 3132 (Advanced Biochemistry). The two other courses (3153 and 3163) are needed because the instructor (Peter Cashion, retired faculty member) cycles through the different topics in advanced biochemistry, and students may want (and have wanted in the past) to take 2 or 3 of the courses. The courses will be offered through CEL (College of Extended Learning).

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A-2. Cross-linking two Forestry courses FOR 3425: Forest Tree Genetics and Genomics (A) FOR 4425: Resource Conservation Genetics (A) • Explanation and justification: The Department of Biology would like to cross-link two courses (FOR 3425 and FOR 4425) taught by Dr. Om Rajora. Dr. Rajora is a member of the Biology GAU. His courses will contribute to our offerings and students' perception of our strength in genomics and conservation genetics, and will help retain high quality students. BIOL 3423 Forest Tree Genetics and Genomics (A) 3 ch (3C) Principles of variation and inheritance in forest trees will be introduced. Then, various genetics, genomics, biotechnology and breeding concepts and principles and their applications in tree biology, tree improvement, silviculture, conservation of genetic resources and sustainable forest management, will be discussed. The topics will include: basic principles of quantitative, molecular, population and conservation genetics; genetic variation, differentiation and evolution of populations; reproductive biology; ecophysiological genetics of adaptation; tree improvement concepts, methods and programs; silvicultural practices and genetic resource conservation; discovery and functional analysis of genes; organization and mapping of genomes; marker-assisted selection and molecular breeding; and genetic engineering of forest trees. Prerequisite: BIOL 2053 or permission of instructor. BIOL 4423 Resource Conservation Genetics (A) 3 ch (3C) This class will examine the application of genetic principles, concepts and biotechnologies in conservation, sustainable management and restoration of natural and managed resources. The topics will include: concepts of genetic resources, genetic biodiversity and other population genetic parameters, demography, conservation, sustainable management, ecological restoration, and minimum viable population size; indicators for population viability; exploration, evaluation, utilization, and conservation of genetic resources; genetic consequences of habitat fragmentation, resource management practices, domestication, climate change, and natural disturbance; and challenges, opportunities and strategies for conservation and sustainable management of genetic resources. Prerequisite: BIOL 2053 or BIOL 2143 or permission of instructor. B. Changes to Course Number, Title, Credit Hours, Description, Description Codes or Prerequisites BIOL 2033 Biochemistry 3 ch (3C) An introduction to the molecular nature, chemical properties and activities of the major biological macromolecules: nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates and lipids. Prerequisites: BIOL 1001, 1006, 1012, 1017; and CHEM 1012, 1017, or CHEM 1982, 1987. Pre- or Co-requisite: CHEM 2401 or CHEM 2421 or permission of the instructor. Chemistry (Majors and Honours) students and Chemical Engineering students are not required to have taken BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1017

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• Explanation: Environmental Biology students are not required to take CHEM 2401 or CHEM 2421 (although Honours students in Environmental Biology do take analytical chemistry, i.e. CHEM 2111) and yet they have an option to take BIOL 2033. BIOL 2251 Clinical Microbiology 3 ch (3C) Introduction to the fundamental concepts of infectious disease microbiology. Discusses bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, helminths and arthropods. (Available as elective to Year III and IV Biology students.) • Explanation: Change in title to better reflect the course. This course is designed for nursing students. BIOL 3031 Cell Signaling 3 ch (3C) Examines the principles of gene expression and cellular regulation. The perception of extra- and intracellular signals, intracellular signal transduction pathways and the control of cell function will be examined while emphasizing experimental approaches. Prerequisites: BIOL 2033, 2043. Recommended: BIOL 2053. • Explanation: Change of title to be more descriptive and better reflect content. The prerequisite for biochemistry (Biol 2033) is essential for students to understand the course’s concepts. The original prerequisites were a compromise from a few years ago when flexibility was emphasized, and does not seem to work well.. BIOL 3181 Embryology 4 ch (2C 3L) A laboratory investigation of the dynamics of embryonic development in animals. Students will observe and manipulate the development of living and fixed embryos representing a variety of invertebrate and vertebrate species, focusing on developing a conceptual understanding of the establishment of embryonic axes, origins of tissues and organs, the spatial and temporal relationships between structures, and the technological approaches to investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying developmental specification and morphogenesis. Advanced microscopy and image processing, micro-dissection, histochemical and molecular biological techniques will be applied. Students will be required to develop and demonstrate a novel laboratory investigation elucidating some aspect of animal development and/or develop a technique or teaching tool that can be applied to the investigation of embryonic development. Limited enrollment. Prerequisites: completion of the Year II Cellular Core Module. Recommended: BIOL 2093. • Explanation: This course was not taught for a few years, until intersession 2009 when Bryan Crawford taught it. Now, the calendar description is being updated. The enrollment would be limited to 15 students. BIOL 3206 Advanced Microbiology Laboratory 4 ch (2C 3L) [W] Biochemical, molecular and genetic methods are applied to the study of bacteria and their viruses. Projects examine cell structure, function and physiological responses of bacteria, and the life cycle, genetics and assembly of bacteriophage T4. Limited enrollment. Prerequisites: BIOL

Deleted: Introductory

Deleted: Advanced Cell Biology

Deleted: , and one of either BIOL 2033 or

Deleted: Introduction to

Deleted: A basic course on animal embryology. Limited enrolment. Prerequisite: BIOL 2093.

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Deleted: approaches

Deleted: This laboratory course will

Deleted: illuminate

Deleted: topics covered in BIOL 3261 and 3491, so students are advised to takethese courses in their 3rd or 4th years

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2025, 2033, 2043, 2053, 2073, or equivalents. Pre- or co-requisite: BIOL 3261. Recommended: BIOL 3491. • Explanation: Description updated to better reflect course. BIOL 3321 Plant Anatomy (A) 5 ch (3C 3L) The basic internal structure of seed plants and an understanding of the relationships between structure and functions are considered. Plant anatomy is related to growth, including discussion of differentiation and development of plant tissues. The laboratory uses prepared slides, supplemented by fresh material and introduces some staining methods. This course may be offered in the intersession semester. Prerequisites: BIOL 1001, 1006, 1012, 1017 BIOL 3342 Comparative Morphology of Vascular Plants (A) 5 ch (3C 3L) [W] Introduces principles of the morphology of vascular plants. Aspects of phylogenetic and ontogenetic specialization are investigated using selected vascular plants. Students select and investigate a specific morphological problem of their own choosing. This course may be offered in the intersession semester. Prerequisites: BIOL 1001, 1006, 1012, 1017. Recommended: BIOL 3321 or 3331. • Explanation: Both BIOL 3321 and 3342 are courses that Dr. Richard Riding (retired faculty member in Biology) plans to teach during intersession or by extension through the College of Extended Learning (CEL). BIOL 3521 Plant Function: Physiology and Metabolism 5 ch (3C 3L) The course will focus on the mechanisms underlying the uptake, transport and use of carbon, water, and mineral nutrients to provide an introduction to how plants make a living. Photosynthesis, respiration, water and mineral relations are discussed at the biochemical, cellular, whole-leaf and whole-plant scales. The relationship between primary metabolism and global atmospheric climate change will be discussed. Additional topics include the effect of abiotic environmental stresses on plants, including herbivory, extreme temperature, drought, flooding, and pollution. Prerequisites: BIOL 2025, BIOL 2033. • Explanation: Small change to the title to simplify it. BIOL 3673 General Parasitology 3 ch (3C) The biology of parasites of humans, animals of veterinary significance, and wildlife species. This course serves to integrate parasite life history, epidemiology, molecular interactions at the host-parasite interface, mechanisms of infection, host immune responses, parasite immune evasion mechanisms, pathology, diagnostics, control strategies, and therapeutics. Prerequisites: completion of Year II Cellular Core Module. Recommended: BIOL 2093. • Explanation: This course is now being taught by Mike Duffy, and the description and prerequisites are being updated.

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BIOL 3703 Vertebrate Zoology 5 ch (3C 3L) Stresses interrelationships between structure and function particularly as responses to a variable environment. Considers phylogeny and taxonomy of major groups. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: C+ or better in BIOL 2093. • Explanation: This lab-based course is always over-subscribed and this requirement (C+ or better) will help to shorten the waitlist. This requirement has been implemented already for a number of years. BIOL 3801 Animal Physiology 3 ch (3C) This course examines, at a fundamental level, the ways by which animals function, with an emphasis on physiological adaptations to the environment. Topics covered include respiration and circulation, metabolism and bioenergetics, thermal adaptation, ionic and osmotic regulation, and integrative neuromuscular, endocrine and sensory physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1001, 1006, 1012, 1017. Strongly recommended: BIOL 2033, 2043 and 2093. • Explanation: Changes to course description more accurately reflect course content. In the past, the prerequisites were Biol 2033 and 2043, or permission of instructor. Tillmann Benfey (the instructor) finds that past students taking this lecture-based course on animal physiology without the second-year courses do as well as other students. So, he would like to have the second year courses as strongly recommended, rather than “prerequisites”. The addition of Zoology (Biol 2093) as a recommended course is so that students have a better idea of what animals are being talked about in class. (Note: In the last 2 years, the Biol 2033 and 2043 prerequisites have been loosened, and enrollment has increased – Tillmann says that this is fine, since the course is lecture-based.) BIOL 4272 Biochemistry Seminar 3 ch (4S) A project-oriented seminar course where students will examine all aspects of a selected topic. The theme will involve biochemistry but students are expected to explore the political, social, economic, and ethical aspects of the topic to fully examine the impact of biochemistry on society. Students are expected to give seminars, participate in discussion and write on the assigned topic. This course is designed for students in their last year of study and has limited enrollment. Prerequisites: BIOL 3031, BIOL 4082 or permission of instructor. • Explanation: The instructor (Dion Durnford) wants to emphasize that this course is part of the Biology-Chemistry option. The description is now more accurate. BIOL 4688 Applied Studies in Parasitology 4 ch (C/L/S) Designed as a follow-up to a general lecture-based course in Parasitology, and to be offered during intersession or summer session. This course emphasizes the hands-on study of animal parasites and will incorporate both field investigations and laboratory work. Students will receive training in postmortem examination, microscopy, histology, diagnostics (morphological, molecular, and immunological), experimental design, scientific writing and data presentation. There may be an additional charge for field trips (e.g. to aquaculture sites, domestic livestock farms). Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: BIOL 3673 or permission of instructor.

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• Explanation: This course, although in the calendar, has not been taught for a few years. It would now be taught as a 2-week field course, based out of UNB-Fredericton, by Mike Duffy (primary instructor) and Mick Burt. Enrollment would be limited to 20 students. The number of credit hours and structure for this revised course would be similar to other field courses in Biology: Biol 3173 (Marine Biology Field Course), Biol 3383 (Research Foundations in Field Ecology) and the Marine Block courses (Biol 4221, 4631, 4641, 4851, 4991). BIOL 4773 River and Lake Ecosystems (A) 3 ch (3C) Provides a foundation of understanding of ecosystem processes in streams, lakes, and wetlands. Physical and biological components of such systems will be presented, and concepts and theories defining freshwater ecology will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIOL 2113. • Explanation: The changes provide a clearer description of the course contents, with a focus on fresh water (other courses deal with marine environments), as well as match the title in the ENR program. C. Course Deletions BIOL 3132 Advanced Biochemistry 3 ch (3C) Emphasizes the molecular underpinnings of the healthy and diseased states by extending and integrating essential molecular concepts introduced in Biochemistry - BIOL 2033 and 2043. Prerequisites: BIOL 2033 and 2043. • Explanation: This course is being deleted, so that it can be renumbered (from Biol 3132 to 3133) and updated (including title change) to be part of a trilogy of courses on advance biochemistry. BIOL 4363 Plant Molecular Biology 3 ch (3C) [W] This course examines current research in plant molecular biology with an emphasis on the regulation of gene expression and signal transduction pathways. Topics discussed include: plant genomics, regulation of photosynthesis, organelle molecular biology and signalling, light receptors, environmental stress responses, senescence and programmed cell death. Prerequisites: Completion of Year II Cellular core module. Pre- or co-requisite: BIOL 3031. • Explanation: The course has not been taught for 2 years, and will not be taught in the future. It also has significant overlap with David Kubien’s course (Biol 3331: Plant Form: Structure and Development). D. Changes to Regulations and Programs D-1 Changes to the Biology Option – slight changes to Major, changes to requirements for Honours program, and defining First Class Honours • Explanation: The description of the Majors Program is updated. The required CGPA for acceptance in the Honours Program, by course and by thesis, would be simplified and lowered a little to 3.2 (from 3.3 for Honours by Course and 3.5 for Honours by Thesis). This would be in-

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line with Chemistry and would give more flexibility to supervisors in choosing a student. Note also that the current requirement for Honours by Thesis (CGPA ≥ 3.5) is above the entrance requirement for graduate school. The Department of Biology has now decided on the requirement for First Class Honours in Biology for graduating honours students (First Class Honours has not been discussed or decided upon before within the department).

The Honours and Major Programs differ in their admission requirements, upper level biology course content, and total credit hours expected.

1. Major Program:

To receive a Major in Biology, each student must complete a total of 132 ch, including the Year I and II requirements (74) plus completion of at least 28 additional ch of Biology courses beyond the Level I and II requirements. Acceptable courses include Year II core courses in excess of the minimum requirement, and upper level courses as outlined in this Calendar*. Other acceptable upper level biology courses include ENR 3111. Electives must include a minimum of 12 ch of Arts electives.

Notes: Students must take one of the following lecture plus lab combinations: BIOL 3331 ; 3521 ; 3801 plus 3908 ; ( 3031 or 4082 ) plus 4056 ; or 3261 plus 3206 .

2. Honours Program:

To receive Honours in Biology, a student must complete a total of 150 ch, including the requirements for the Major Program, plus an additional 18 ch of acceptable Biology courses, as described for the Major Program. There are two honours programs: Honours by Course and Honours by Thesis. Students must have (and maintain) a minimum CGPA of 3.2 to be accepted in and remain in either program. Application to the Honours by Thesis program is initiated by writing a letter of intent to the Chair of Biology before preregistration at the end of Year III. Students must make arrangements to complete their dissertation research with a Faculty member in the Department of Biology before applying to the Program, and to obtain a letter of support from their intended supervisor to file with the Chair at the time of application. BIOL 4090 (Honours Thesis Project) is required and the course description should be consulted for further information and specific procedures.

The Honours student (by course or by thesis) must achieve a minimum final CGPA of 3.7 to obtain First Class Honours standing upon graduation. A student completing all course requirements for Honours but with a CGPA below 3.2 will be given a Majors degree.

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• Explanation: These concentrations provide guidelines to students interested in particular fields of biology and to student advisors – the concentrations are not formal designations and are not indicated on student transcripts. The write-up has been updated to match current course offering. The “Molecular and Microbiology Concentration” has been renamed because there are insufficient microbiology courses to justify this concentration name. The Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration is now more general and includes a wider list of courses that consider topics at the cell and molecular level. The Aquaculture and Fisheries Concentration has been deleted because there is only one aquaculture course and no fisheries course. Note that we may want to have an aquatic ecology concentration to reflect the department’s strength in aquatic ecology and the Canadian Rivers Institute. A new concentration reflecting the department’s strength in Evolution has been added. “Primary electives” has been changed to “Other relevant courses” because the word “elective” can be confusing.

Concentrations

In addition to the general biology concentration, a variety of special concentrations are available to students electing to do a honours or major in Biology. These concentrations are designed to give students more concentrated education in specific areas. The concentrations are suggested course sequences. Each of the concentrations has a basic portion, which should be taken, and a portion of other relevant courses, from which students may select courses best suited to their future goals.

Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration

Second Year: BIOL 2025, 2033, 2043, 2053, 2073, 2143; CHEM 2401 or 2421, 2422.

Highly recommended BIOL 3031, 3261, 4082, 4533, 3206, 4056.

Other relevant courses: BIOL 3132, 3181, 3242, 3311, 3331, 3491, 3521, 3673, 4123, 4162, 4272.

Evolutionary Biology Concentration

Basic Program: BIOL 2143, 3242, 3293, 4123, 4533, 4563, 4899, 4931, 5473.

Other relevant courses: BIOL 3301, 3331, 3423, 3602, 3703, 3873, 3883, 4221, 4723, 4732, 4741.

General Zoology Concentration Basic program: BIOL 3602 , 3703 , 3801 , 3908 . Highly recommended: BIOL 3173 and/or BIOL 3383 . Other relevant courses: BIOL 3181 , 3673 , 3873 , 3883, 4162 , 4723

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consecutively over the term and a 6th course is offered concurrently through the whole term. Preferred courses from the organismal core requirement (Biology Option Yr 2): BIOL 2083 , BIOL 2093 .

Field Courses Basic Program (strongly recommended): BIOL 3173 .

Advanced Courses Basic Program (all 6 courses normally taken together in the Fall term):

BIOL 4211 , BIOL 4221 , BIOL 4631 , BIOL 4641 , BIOL 4851 , BIOL 4991 .

Other relevant advanced courses: BIOL 3602 , BIOL 4233 , BIOL 4741 , BIOL 4746 , BIOL 4773 , BIOL 4863 , BIOL 4899 , BIOL 5473 , ENR 3111 .

Parasitology Concentration Basic program: BIOL 3602 , 3673 , 3703 , 3801, 4688 . Other relevant courses: BIOL 3031, 3132, 3311, 4191, 4863, 4991;

BIOL 6671/6672 .

Physiology Concentration

Basic program: BIOL 3181, 3206, 3261, 3521 , 3801 , 3908 , 4162, 4413.

Other relevant courses: BIOL 3031 , 3132 , 3311, 3593, 3673, 3873, 4688 .

Plant Biology Concentration Basic program: BIOL 2033 , 2053 , 2083, 3331, 3521, 5473. Other relevant courses: BIOL 3293, 3301 , 3321 , 3342 , 3423, 3459,

3541 , 4221 , 4413, 4931; BIOL 1846, 2422 (these two last courses count only as electives).

Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation ConcentrationSecond Year: BIOL 2053 , 2083 , 2093

Advanced Courses: BIOL 3541 , 3703 , 3873 , 4191 , 4233 (OR FOR 4095 ), 4352 , 4723 , 4732 , 4741 , 4851, 4863 , 4899

Field courses: BIOL 3173 , 3383 , 4443; BIOL 6183 D-2 Updating possible courses in the 3rd and 4th year of the Environmental Biology Option • Explanation: We are simply updating the lists of courses that 3rd and 4th year students in this option can take.

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Years III and IV (44 ch Honours, 38 ch Majors minimum required plus electives)

1. BIOL 4863 (4ch) 2. 2 of ENVS 2003 , ENVS 2023 , ENVS 4001 , ENVS 4002 (6 ch) 3. 1 of BIOL 3801 (3 ch), BIOL 3521 (5 ch), BIOL 3261 (3 ch) 4. 1 of BIOL 3173 , BIOL 3383 , BIOL 4443 , or equivalent (4 ch) 5. Minimum 12ch for Honours, 9 ch for Majors from Group A courses (see below) 6. Minimum 15ch for Honours, 12 ch for Majors from Group B courses 7. Electives to bring total credit hours in Honours program to 150 ch, Majors 132 ch

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Group A Courses (Plants and Microbes)

BIOL 3206 Advanced Microbiology Laboratory (4 ch) BIOL 3261 Microbial Physiology (3 ch) BIOL 3293 Population Genetics (3 ch) BIOL 3301 Taxonomy of the Flowering Plants (5 ch) BIOL 3321 Plant Anatomy (5 ch) BIOL 3331 Plant Form: Structure and Development (5 ch) BIOL 3423 Forest Tree Genetics and Genomics (3 ch) BIOL 3521 Plant Function: Physiology and Metabolism (5 ch) BIOL 3541 Plant Ecology (5 ch) BIOL 4221 Diversity, Evolution and Ecology of Marine Plants (4 ch) BIOL 4352 Climate Change and Environmental Response (3 ch) BIOL 4413 Environmental Plant Physiology (3 ch) BIOL 4423 Resource Conservation Genetics (3 ch)

BIOL 4631 Biological Oceanography (4 ch)

Group B Courses (Animals and Ecology)

BIOL 3293 Population Genetics (3 ch) BIOL 3541 Plant Ecology (5 ch) BIOL 3602 Invertebrate Zoology (5 ch) BIOL 3703 Vertebrate Zoology (5 ch) BIOL 3801 Animal Physiology (3 ch) BIOL 3873 Ethology (3 ch) BIOL 3883 Entomology (4 ch) BIOL 3908 Laboratory Studies in Vertebrate Physiology (3 ch) BIOL 4191 Wildlife Management (4 ch)

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BIOL 4233 Conservation Biology (3 ch) BIOL 4352 Climate Change and Environmental Response (3 ch) BIOL 4631 Biological Oceanography (4 ch) BIOL 4641 Coastal Marine Ecology (4 ch) BIOL 4723 Ornithology (5 ch) BIOL 4732 Mammalogy (4 ch) BIOL 4741 Fish Biology (2 ch) BIOL 4746 Advanced Studies in Ichthyology (3 ch) BIOL 4899 Population Analyses (3 ch) BIOL 4991 Aquaculture in Canada (4 ch) FOR 4602 Ecology of Forest Insects (3 ch) FOR 4656 Wildlife: Scale and Forest Landscapes (3 ch) BIOL 4773 River and Lake Ecosystems (3 ch) BIOL 5473 Experimental design and data analysis in Biology and Forestry (3 ch) D-3 Revision of the Biology-Chemistry Option • Explanation: Changes include housekeeping changes to reflect current course offerings. Significant changes include: making STAT 2264 required (in place of linear algebra which will remain on the options list); replacing Virology requirement (BIOL 3491, 3 ch) with a lab requirement (4 ch) and making the option more flexible (i.e. take any TWO of the following: 3181 or 3206 or 3521 or 4056 or 4533); specifying CHEM 3421 as the organic chemistry requirement in the Years III-IV core. Also CHEM 4513 and BIOL 4272 are now both required for the major, rather than having "one of either"; this is done to compensate for a 3 ch deficiency resulting from a major shuffle in the course offerings in 2007. Note that these changes slightly modify the ch requirement from 130 to 131 for the Major and 148 to 149 for the Honours.

As well, the description of the Major and Honours program has been modified so that the requirements are clear. The required CGPA for entrance into the Honours Program (both by course and by thesis) is now 3.2, similar to what Chemistry has and to what Biology is proposing. Information for how graduating students’ degrees are assigned (First Class Honours, Major, etc.) has been added. The designation of CGPA 3.7 or above for First Class Honours matches that of Chemistry and now Biology.

BIOLOGY-CHEMISTRY OPTION

The interdepartmental Biology/Chemistry Program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering biochemistry and molecular biology. It combines core courses from Biology, Chemistry and Math with a selection of other courses in Biology and Chemistry and electives in any discipline. Two levels are offered: the Major (131 ch) and Honours (149 ch). Students are encouraged to enter the Honours program; switching to the Major program is possible if

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circumstances warrant. Students will normally enter the Biology/Chemistry program after completing the Year I science curriculum (38 ch). Students must consult with the Biology/Chemistry advisor in Biology or Chemistry to enter the program and obtain an approved program of study.

Core Requirements

Year I (38 ch)

BIOL 1001 , 1006 , 1012 , 1017 , CHEM 1001 , 1006 , 1012 , 1017 , MATH 1003 , 1013 (or MATH 1053 , 1063 ), PHYS 1040 , plus 6 ch electives.

Year II (36 ch)

BIOL 2025 , 2033 , 2043 , 2053 , 2073 , CHEM 2201 , 2222 , 2421 , 2422 , 2601 , MATH 2003 .

Years III-IV (36 ch)

BIOL 3031 , 4082 , 4272, any two of 3181 or 3206 or 3521 or 4056 or 4533, CHEM 2416 , 3421 , 3621 , 3857 , 4513, , 4523 , STAT 2264 .

MAJOR (131 ch)

Completion of the Core Requirements plus 21 ch of electives (in addition to 1st year electives) constitutes a Major (131 ch) in Biology/Chemistry. A minimum of 12 ch of electives selected from the course offerings of the Faculty of Arts are required in the Major and Honours programs.

HONOURS

There are two Honours programs (Honours by Course and Honours by Thesis). Students must have (and maintain) a minimum CPGA of 3.2 to be accepted in and remain in either program. Upon graduation, the Honours student must achieve a minimum final CGPA of 3.7 for a First Class Honours standing and a final CGPA of at least 3.2 for Honours. A student completing all the course requirements for Honours but with a CGPA below 3.2 will be given a Major degree.

i. Honours by Course (149 ch): In addition to the requirements for a Major listed above, the student must complete 18 ch chosen from the following list of Biology/Chemistry courses:

BIOL 3149 , 3181 , 3206, 3242 , 3261 , 3311 , 3331 , 3491 , 3521 , 3801 , 3908 , 4056 , 4090 , 4149 , 4162 , 4533 , 5473 , 2083 or 2093 or 2143 .

CHEM 2002 , 2111 , 2237 , 3003 , 3132 , 3201 , 3222 , 3422 , 3622 , 3637 , 4000 , 4003 , 4422 , 4601 , 4616 , 4909 or 4919 .

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Note: The 18 ch should normally include both Biology and Chemistry courses. This list of electives is flexible. Courses on this list are compatible with the current Biology/Chemistry core timetable. Courses not listed here may be approved after consultation with the faculty advisor.

ii. Honours by Thesis (149 ch):. Refer to the requirements for a Honours by Course listed above. In addition, students intending to complete a Honours by Thesis must make arrangements to complete their dissertation research with a faculty member in either the Department of Biology or Chemistry before applying to the program. Once an appropriate supervisor is found, the student writes a letter to the Chair of the appropriate department requesting entrance into the thesis course (BIOL 4090 or CHEM 4000) as part of the additional 18 ch of electives required by the Honours program.

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Molecular and Microbiology ConcentrationSecond Year: CHEM 2422 , MATH 2003 , 2213 , or 2513 . Third and Fourth Years:

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Proposed Curriculum Changes

October 9, 2009 A. New Courses. CHEM 2009 Experience in Chemistry Research I 3 ch (3L) [W] CHEM 2009 is a project based course where students conduct research under the supervision of a chosen faculty member. Students must have declared a Science Major and must have a CGPA of 3.7 or better to enter after first year or a CGPA of 3.2 or higher to enter after second year. Students will be provided with a list of projects and applicant’s names will be forwarded to project supervisors. Applications must be made to the Director of Undergraduate Studies by May 15. Project assignment will be made by the Director of Undergraduate Studies and enrolment may be limited. Students are encouraged to plan for alternative courses in the case that no suitable project is available. A minimum of at least 3 scheduled hours per week is required and one seminar presentation will be required at the end of the academic year, as well as a written report. WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). Pre requisite: CHEM 1001, 1006, 1012, and 1017.

CHEM 3009 Experience in Chemistry Research II 3 ch (3L) [W] CHEM 3009 is a project based course where students conduct research under the supervision of a chosen faculty member. Students must have declared a Science Major and must have a CGPA of 3.7 or better to enter after first year or a CGPA of 3.2 or higher to enter after second year. Students will be provided with a list of projects and applicant’s names will be forwarded to project supervisors. Applications must be made to the Director of Undergraduate Studies by May 15. Project assignment will be made by the Director of Undergraduate Studies and enrolment may be limited. Students cannot be supervised by the same faculty member in CHEM 2009 and CHEM 3009. Students are encouraged to plan for alternative courses in the case that no suitable project is available. A minimum of at least 3 scheduled hours per week is required and one seminar presentation will be required at the end of the academic year, as well as a written report. WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). Pre requisite: CHEM 1001, 1006, 1012, 1017, and CHEM 2009.

Explanation: These two courses will be electives that students in any science programme may choose. The aim is to give students an early opportunity to experience research. The courses will be organized similar to CHEM 4000, but only be one term.

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B-1 Changes to Course Number None B-2 Changes to Course Titles None B-3 Changes to Prerequisites CHEM 2002 Quantum Chemistry I 4 ch (3C 1L) Molecular symmetry. Basic quantum theory and solutions for simple models. The orbital (Hartree-Fock) model for molecules. The Huckel model. Selected contemporary topics. Includes a computer laboratory component. Prerequisite: CHEM 1001, MATH 2003. Co-requisite MATH 2213 or equivalent.

Explanation: CHEM 1001 had been accidentally omitted as a prerequisite when the course was first introduced.

CHEM 3621 Physical Chemistry II 3 ch Elementary electrochemistry, electrochemical cells, electrolysis, electromotive forces, applications of EMF measurements. Reaction kinetics and mechanisms, uni- bi-, and termolecular reactions, catalysis, enzyme catalysis, chain reactions, reaction dynamics, steric effects and transition state theory. Prerequisite: MATH 2003 or equivalent, CHEM 2601 (or CHE 2123 for Chemical Engineering students only).

Explanation: CHEM 3621 is now offered in third year, changing MATH 2003 from co-requisite to prerequisite.

CHEM 4416 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2 ch (3L) Functional group transformations such as alcohols to ketones, acids to esters, etc. via a variety of synthetic methods will be performed. IR, NMR and other spectroscopic methods will be applied to product characterizations and/or structure elucidations. WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). Prerequisite: CHEM 2416. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHEM 3421. Note: Credit can be obtained for only one of CHEM 3857 or CHEM 4416.

Explanation: Students in the chemistry and medicinal chemistry programmes take this lab in different years requiring CHEM 3422 to be dropped as a requisite.

CHEM 4616 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 2 ch (3L) [W] Spectroscopic techniques and applications in the ultra-violet, visible, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance regions. WHMIS certification required (see beginning of

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Chemistry Courses section for details). Prerequisite: CHEM 2002. Co-requisite: CHEM 4601.

Explanation: The course content has changed, requiring different co and prerequisites.

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C. Course Deletions none D. Changes to Regulations and Programs Several courses in the Medicinal Chemistry program have been moved into a different year. BIOL 2053 is now offered in a different term requiring us to move chemistry courses to avoid time tabling conflicts. There are no course additions or deletions to the program.

Geology Program Summary of Revisions to Academic Calendar for 2010-11

A) NEW COURSES none

B) CHANGES TO COURSE NUMBER, TITLE, CREDIT HOURS, DESCRIPTION OR PREREQUISITE

GEOL 1006 Introduction to Geology Laboratory I 2ch (3L) A laboratory course designed to accompany GEOL 1001. An introductory study covering topographic and geological maps (bedrock and surficial) and their interpretation; construction of cross sections; identification of common minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; geological structures (map analysis as a predictive tool); dating and the geological time scale; coastal processes; glaciations and glacial deposits; aspects of plate tectonics. Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 1001.

Course description updated to more accurately convey course content.

GEOL 1017 Introductory Geology Laboratory II 2ch (3L) A laboratory course designed to accompany GEOL 1012. This course concentrates on environmental geology, especially the biosphere and hazards. It covers fossils and fossilization, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, mass wasting (landslides and flows), meteorite impacts, and ground water issues.. Prerequisite or co-requisite: GEOL 1012.


GEOL 1026 Geology Lab for Engineers 2 ch (3L) An introductory study covering topographic and geological maps (bedrock and surficial) and their interpretation; construction of cross sections; identification of common minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; geological structures (map analysis as a predictive tool); dating and the geological time scale; coastal processes; mass wasting (especially the recognition and amelioration of hazards related to debris flows, avalanche and landslides); and glaciations and glacial deposits (especially glacial deposits in eastern Canada and their significance to engineers). Cross listed with GE1026.


GEOL 1036 Geology Lab for Foresters 2 ch (3L) An introductory study covering topographic and geological maps (bedrock and surficial) and their interpretation; construction of cross sections; identification of common minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; geological structures; dating and the geological time scale; coastal processes; mass wasting (in terrane analysis, and the recognition and avoidance of hazards); and glaciations and glacial deposits (especially in eastern Canada and their relevance to foresters).


GEOL 2022 Engineering Geology 5 ch (3C 3L) A study of geological materials and hazards for site investigation and assessment of risk and remediation; engineering classification of geological materials, properties and relationships; engineering in the existing and changing environment and exacerbation of natural processes; geological constraints for construction, foundations, tunnelling, waste disposal and mining, with case histories of geological problems in engineering projects. Prerequisites: GEOL 1001, 1026 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.


GEOL 2142 Chemistry and Physics of Minerals 5 ch (3C 3L) Lectures examine the composition, structure and texture of minerals and rocks, the thermodynamic parameters that control the behaviour of geological systems such as pressure, temperature, activity and fugacity and the kinetic parameters that control the rates of cooling and crystallisation of rocks and minerals.

The laboratories focus on the practical aspects of mineral and rock description and identification using the petrologic microscope. Prerequisite: GEOL 2131.


GEOL 3442 Environmental Geology 3 ch (2C 1S) [W] An introduction to the global water cycle and water balance, catchment water balance, measurement and estimation of water balance parameters, aspects of sediment transport and erosion, monitoring the distribution of contamination by sediment sampling. This course involves three lecture hours per week, assignments, student seminars and term papers. The assignments focus on aspects of catchment water balance. The seminars and term papers are based on topics of regional and global importance with respect to water availability and quality. Prerequisites: GEOL 1001, GEOL 1012 and one of GEOL 1006 / GEOL 1026 / GEOL 1036.


GEOL 3482 Mineral Resources, Economics, and the Environment 3 ch (3C)This course presents various types of mineral deposit resources, integrated with economic and environmental considerations with impacts related to exploration and mining activity. Prerequisites: GEOL 1001, GEOL 1012 and one of GEOL 1006 / GEOL 1026 / GEOL 1036..

The laboratory component will be removed while the class component is increase from 2C to 3C. The course is thus re-designated for 3 ch. The course structure was revised for a wider audience. The First Year geology courses would thus be adequate prerequisites.

GEOL 4101 Igneous Petrology 5 ch (3C 3L) [W] An in depth examination of the mechanisms of magma genesis and differentiation with a focus on a quantitative understanding of the physics and chemistry of these processes. Prerequisites: GEOL 2602, 3131.


GEOL 4112 Metamorphic Petrology 5 ch (2C 3L) [W] Study of metamorphic rocks emphasizing the processes responsible for their formation in terms of heat, pressure and fluid effects related to tectonic setting. Laboratories primarily concentrate on the acquisition of observational skills via hand specimens and detailed petrographic work supported by interpretation of geochemical and isotopic datasets. Prerequisite: GEOL 3131 or equivalent.


GEOL 4401 Applied Glacial Geology 5 ch (3C 3L) [W] Study of the mass balance of glaciers and characteristics of flow, erosion and deposition by active and stagnant ice masses, facies relationships in processes and products of glaciated terrain, and assessment of terrain from air photos, maps, geophysical and core data. Practical applications include: relevance of sample collection and analyses for geotechnical evaluation and mineral prospecting, and identification of industrial resources and terrain hazards. Prerequisites: GEOL 2211, GEOL 2321 or permission of the instructor. Course description updated to more accurately convey course content.

GEOL 4452 Environment Impact Assessment 5 ch (3C 3L) The course begins with an introduction to environmental impact assessment (EIA) from the Canadian perspective which covers the history, scope and need for EIA. The general approach used in Canada and New Brunswick and a brief overview of the regulatory framework are presented. The majority of the course focuses on geosciences in environmental investigations. Topics include: goals of investigations; physical processes of dispersion in the atmosphere, surface water, groundwater and glacial systems; important geochemical concepts that influence the transport and fate of contaminants in the environment. The course involves three lecture hours per week, assignments, student seminars and term papers. The assignments focus on aspects of contaminant transport in the environment. The seminars and papers are based on case studies of EIA projects. Prerequisites: GEOL 3442.


GEOL 4501 Applied Geophysics I 5 ch (3C 2L) Introduction to the principles, survey procedures and interpretation techniques of the gravity, magnetic, and gamma radiation methods of geophysical exploration. Applications of these methods to geological mapping, mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, engineering and environmental applications. . Prerequisites: MATH 1013.

Course description AND course title updated to more accurately convey course content.

GEOL 4512 Applied Geophysics II 5 ch (3C 2L) Introduction to principles, survey procedures and interpretation techniques of electrical, electromagnetic, and seismic methods of geophysical exploration. Application of these methods are illustrated by examples drawn from mineral and hydrocarbon exploration as well as engineering and environmental investigations. Prerequisites: MATH 1013.

Course description AND course title updated to more accurately convey course content.

C) COURSE DELETIONS none D) CHANGES TO REGULATIONS AND PROGRAMMES • Under PROGRAM:

1. updated Faculty and Adjunct list 2. added Minor Program description

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Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of New Brunswick, Fredericton Campus

Proposed Curriculum Changes 12 November 2009

A. New Course MATH 4103 Measure Theory and Wavelets 3ch (3C) Brief review of Riemann integration. Algebras of sets, outer measure, measure, measurable sets, measurable functions, the Lebesgue integral, properties of the Lebesgue integral, abstract measure spaces, integrals and derivatives, sequences of integrals, Fubini's theorem. Properties of Fourier transforms, multiresolution analysis, Daubechies wavelets. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or one of MATH 3003, MATH 3103. • Explanation: There was at one time a measure theory course in the mathematics list of courses, but it was removed about ten years ago due to lack of interest. Since then, the graduate program has considerably increased in size, and measure theory is a standard topic for graduate student comprehensives in mathematics. There is thus a need for a measure theory course. Measure theory, especially in the form of abstract measure spaces, is also of interest to statistics students. Wavelets are a topic that undergraduate students in both mathematics and engineering are likely to find interesting, so including wavelets as a topic may increase interest from fourth-year engineering undergraduates or engineering graduate students. B. Changes to Course Number, Title, Credit Hours, Description, Description Codes or Prerequisites B-1 MATH 3413 Introduction to Numerical Methods 3 ch (3C) • Explanation: This course is cross-listed with CS 3113, which is 3ch. B-2 STAT 2263 Statistics for Non-Science Majors • Explanation: The course title is being changed from 'Statistics for Students of Biological Sciences' because this course is intended primarily for Nursing students. Science students, particularly Biology majors, should take STAT 2264. B-3 STAT 3093 Probability and Mathematical Statistics II 3 ch (3C) The second half of a two-part sequence covering various topics in probability and statistics. This course provides an introduction to essential techniques of statistical inference. Samples and statistics versus populations and parameters. Brief introduction to method of moments and maximum likelihood. Tests and intervals for means, variances and proportions (one and two-sample). Multiple regression, residual plots. Analysis of variance, brief introduction to experimental design. Chi-squared tests. Examples drawn from engineering, science, computing science and business. Use of a statistical computer package. Prerequisite: STAT 3083 or a grade of B+ or higher in STAT 2593.

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• Explanation: This was changed from STAT 3080 or STAT 2593. Requiring a B+ or higher in 2593 reflects the true expectations of students entering STAT 3093. C. Course Deletions D. Changes to Regulations and Programs D-1 Change to Mathematics and Statistics Options FACULTY • Bremner, David, BSc (Calg), MSc (S.Fraser), PhD (McG), Assoc Prof (Cross Appt – Computer Science) - 1999 • Dalkir, Elif Yilmaz, BS (Mid East Tech Univ), MS (Bogazici) MA (Kansas), Inst - 2008 • Dean, Andrew, HBSc (Lakehead), MSc, PhD (Toronto) Adjunct Prof - 2007 • Gegenberg, Jack D., BA (Colorado), MSc (UBC), PhD (S.Fraser), Prof - 1985 • Grant McLoughlin, John, BMath (Wat.), MSc Teaching (Tor), PhD (SUNY Buffalo), Prof (Cross Appt - Education)- 2002 • Hasan, M. Tariq, BSc, MSc (Dhaka), MSc, PhD (Memorial), Asst Prof - 2006 • Husain, Viqar, BSc (Manchester), PhD (Yale), Prof and Chair - 1999 • Ingalls, Colin, BSc (Dal), PhD (MIT), Prof - 2000 • Kabadi, Santosh N., BE (Mech Eng) (Bom), MTech (IIT/B), PhD (Texas), Prof (Cross Appt – Business Administration)- 1985 • Kucerovsky, Dan, BSc (UWO), DPhil (Oxon), Prof - 1999 • Ma, Renjun, BS, MSc (Wuhan), PhD (UBC), Assoc Prof - 2000 • Marchand, Eric, BSc, MSc, PhD (Montreal) Adjunct Prof - 2007 • Mason, Gordon R., BSc (Bishops), MSc, PhD (McG), Prof Emeritus - 1969 • McKellar, Robert J., BMath, MMath (Wat), PhD (Ariz), Assoc Prof - 1984 • Monson, Barry R., BSc (Sask), MSc, PhD (Tor), Prof - 1979 • Picka, Jeffrey, BASc, BSc, MSc (Tor), PhD (Chicago), Assoc Prof - 2003 • Purdy, Caroline, BA, MSc, BEd (UNB), Senior Inst - 2001 • Rangipour, Bahram, BSc (Isfahan U of Tech.), MSc (Isfahan), PhD (W. Ontario), Assoc Prof - 2007 • Salmani, Mahin, BSc (Isfahan), MMath (Victoria), MStat (Ohio), Inst - 2008 • Sankey, Alyssa, AB (Vassar), MSc, PhD (Michigan), Senior Inst - 2006 • Seahra, Sanjeev, BSc, PhD (Waterloo), Asst Prof - 2010 • Tasic, Vladimir, BSc (Novi Sad, Yugoslavia), PhD (Manit), Prof - 1995 • Thomas, Hugh, BSc (Tor), MS, PhD (Chicago), Assoc Prof - 2004 • Thompson, Jon, BSc (UNB), MA, PhD (Tor), Prof Emeritus - 1970 • Tingley, Daryl, BSc, MA (Dal), MSc, PhD (Mich State), Prof - 1985 • Tingley, Maureen A., BA (Adelaide), MA (Dal), MAT, MSc (Mich Stat), PhD (Dal), Prof - 1986 • Tupper, Brian O.J., BSc, PhD, DSc (Lond), FIMA, Prof Emeritus - 1998 • Turner, T. Rolf, BA (Vic.(BC)), MSc (Qu), PhD (Mich), MStat (UNSW), Adjunct Prof - 2007 • Wang, Lin, Bsc, Msc (Hunan), PhD (Memorial), Asst Prof - 2007 • Watmough, James, BASc, MSc, PhD (UBC), Prof - 2000 • Yan, Guohua, BSc (Liaocheng), MSc (Beijing, Windsor), PhD (UBC), Asst Prof - 2008 • Explanation: Changes reflecting one new hire, three Prof Emeritus designations, and two promotions to full prof. D-2 Change to Mathematics Option Mathematics Degree Program

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The Mathematics major degree is designed to prepare students for careers in industry, government or education. Mathematics students are urged to obtain some expertise in an area of application such as the physical sciences, computer science, engineering or business. General Requirements STAT 3083 , 3093 and two approved Computer Science term courses are required courses for all Mathematics degrees. CS 2525 and 1043 will not be approved. First Year First year required courses are listed under the BSc general regulations. MATH 1013 or MATH 1063 must be included. Suggested electives are MATH 2213, MATH 2203 or CS 1303, and CS 1073, CS 1083 . • Explanation: MATH 1503 was deleted from the suggested electives. Students cannot get credit for both MATH 1503 and MATH 2213. MATH 2213 is a required course in second year, if not taken in first year. D-3 Changes to Statistics Option

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STATISTICS

See also "Mathematics".

Note: All prerequisite courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. STAT 2*** courses may not be taken by students who have passed a higher level STAT course. See beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.

• Explanation: This seems to be a loophole that allows advanced students to earn credit for lower level courses.

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Proposed curriculum changes for 2010-2011

Ben Newling, Magdalen Normandeau, Dennis Tokaryk

October 2009

1 Introduction

The curriculum committee is proposing a redesign of the physics undergraduate curriculum, to be phasedin gradually. For 2010-2011, we propose changes to the first and second year core courses. A few otherminor modifications are also proposed at this time.

An overview of the full, proposed curriculum is presented in Tables 1 (core courses) and 2 (electivephysics courses). Section 3 presents the rational for the changes proposed for introductory physics. Sec-tion 4 outlines the proposed 2nd year curriculum. Section 5 defines a few other proposed changes. Thelast part of the document contains all the proposed calendar entries.

2 Outcomes and overall curriculum

As a starting point, we considered where we want our students to be, who we want our students to be whenthey graduate. We defined three broad outcome categories for our graduates, each category containingtwo subcategories: The objectives are labelled Level 1 (simple behaviours), Level 2 (behaviours requiringmore complex mental operations) or Level 3 (behaviours showing that a student has a firm grasp of amajor concept or shows original thought)

1. Problem solving:

(a) di!erentiating2 between the fundamental physical ideas that are applicable and the data of aparticular case and applying2 those ideas.

(b) discovering3 and manipulating ideas3 from pertinent resources (textbook, literature, peers,mentors etc.).

2. describe1 the overall structure of physics.

(a) apply2 and synthesise3 their physics knowledge.(b) identify1 and infer3 connections between di!erent aspects of physics.

3. discuss critically3 their own skills in physics.

(a) identify1 and have confidence in their skills(b) recognise and cite evidence for1 their achievements.

The physics programme should lead the students gradually to these outcomes. We envision the fol-lowing progression during the first 3 years:

• First year:

– wean o! plug-and-chug– see that physics is about concepts, not formulae– develop a sense of the grammar of physics: the general tools of kinematics, dynamics (momen-

tum/impulse, force/acceleration, work/energy) and all that flows from these.

Course Level Term Prerequisite CorequisiteMechanics I H,M 2000 A 1st yrQuantum physics H,M 2000 A 1st yrThermal physics H,M 2000 A 1st yrResearch skills H,M 2000 A 1st yrMechanics II H,M 2000 W MICircuits & elementary electronics H,M 2000 W 1st yr & RSWaves H,M 2000 W MIMechanics III H 3000 A MIIQuantum mechanics I H,M 3000 A QP,MII MoTPMethods of theoretical physics H,M 3000 AExperimental physics H,M 3000 A RSElectromagnetism I H,M 3000 W MI,MoTPStatistical physics H,M 3000 W TPElectromagnetism II H 4000 A EMI,MoTP,MIQuantum mechanics II H 4000 A QMIOptics H 4000 A WAdvanced Research Project H 4000 A&W RS

Table 1: Core coursesH = required for honours students. M = required for majors. A = autumn term o!ering. W = winterterm o!ering. Any course indicated as “H” but not “M” can be taken as a physics elective by physicsmajors. Further information about rationale and course content is given in the text.

• Second year:

– develop greater confidence with more complex and multi-component problems– develop appreciation of depth– move away from the curse of special cases toward the general

• Third year:

– basic tool-chest complete– good sense of confidence in application of mathematical tools to problems– sense of the core ideas of physics extending into other disciplines– sense of what might be available in the fullness of time (broadening of horizons)

3 Introductory physics

Our first year students include life science students (would-be biologists, kinesiologists, medicinal chemists,last year composing 70% of the PHYS1040 crowd), geologists, computer scientists and physical sciencestudents (mathematicians, physicists, geologists, chemists composing 70% of the PHYS1050 crowd). Wehave assumed that the engineers will be educated in physics in some other way (but see below). The goalof our first year programme is to allow students to make an informed decision about the continuation oftheir degree. The first year course should include some foreshadowing (of upper year courses) and someof the culture of physics.

The curriculum committee recommends: four first year lecture courses, each course being a singlesemester. We prefer section sizes of ! 70. There would be two terms of accompanying lab courses (inmultiple sections). We reserve judgment on the experiential model of teaching for Introductory Physics,but note that retimetabling/resectioning may be required if experiential teaching is desired.

Course Level Term Prereq CommentsEnvironmental physics 2000 1st yr, 1st term On rotation with P&S and O&EPhysics & Society 2000 1st yr On rotation with EP and O&EPhysics outreach & education 2000 1st yr On rotation with EP and P&SAstrophysics 3000 E QP Alternates with atmos. phys.Atmospheric physics 3000 Alternates with astroph.Biophysics 3000 1st yr Alternates with med. phys.Medical physics 3000 1st yr Alternates with biophys.Atomic & molecular physics 3000 W QMI On rotation with NPP and SSPNuclear & particle physics 3000 W QMI On rotation with AMP and SSPSolid state physics 3000 W QMI On rotation with AMP and

NPPElectromagnetism III 4000 W EMII,QMIContinuum and Fluid Mechanics 4000 E MII,MoTP Alternates with plasma phys.Plasma physics 4000 E SP Alternates with fluidsSignal & Image Processing 4000 MoTP Alternates with adv. electr.Advanced electronics 4000 CEE,RS Alternates with S&IPSpecial Topics in Physics 4000 Allows for ad hoc coursesResearch Project 4000 RS A one-term research project

plus reportQuantum mechanics III 5000 W QMII

Table 2: Elective coursesA = autumn term o!ering. W = winter term o!ering. E = o!ered either term. Further informationabout rationale and course content is given in the text.

We suggest separate, semester-long rather than year-long courses because

1. students who might pass one term, but fail a full year are better served;

2. we have had requests from other departments to make this separation [we expect an increasedenrollment in the first term as a result of this increased flexibility];

3. a full-year, 6-ch commitment can be intimidating for new students;

4. past practice (di!erent instructors in di!erent semesters) has implied the separation in any case;

5. past practice (special single semester sections for individual students) has made this option availableto some, for fairness sake the separation makes the option available to all;

6. there is an administrative flexibility, particularly as there is usually a reduction in student numbersat Christmas and

7. the heavy teaching load associated with first year courses can be shared.

We suggest two streams of introductory physics, separated by interest, in order to

1. maximise student engagement;

2. tune the content to students’ needs based on future career paths;

A core of topics (Table 4) are expected to be covered in each of the first year courses. Second yearstudents can be assumed to have encountered all of these. In addition, the instructors can select fromoptional topics (Table 5) as time and student interest dictates.

PHYS1151 Introductory Physics (Life Science Interest) IPHYS1152 Introductory Physics (Life Science Interest) IIPHYS1051 Introductory Physics (Physical Science Interest) IPHYS1052 Introductory Physics (Physical Science Interest) IIPHYS1045 Experiments in Introductory Physics IPHYS1046 Experiments in Introductory Physics II

Table 3: First year course o!erings.Note in particular that the courses are divided by interest: neither is any “richer” (or any “poorer”) thanthe other, although more mathematical rigour may be expected in the Physical Science Interest version.

Topic ParticularsFirst SemesterNewton’s Laws kinematics and vectors

force and motion (NI and NII)interactions (NIII)

Conservation Laws Momentum and ImpulseWork and Energy

Rotational Motion in which Newton’s Laws and Conservation Laws are usedOscillations in which Newton’s Laws and Conservation Laws are usedSecond SemesterWaves traveling waves

superpositioninterference

Geometric OpticsElectricity charges

forcesthe electric fieldelectric potential

Magnetism magnetic dipole momentmagnetic forcethe magnetic fieldmagnetic materials

Table 4: Core Topics for Introductory PhysicsThese core topics are expected to be covered in both the Life Science Interest and Physical Science Interestversions of the first year. These will be assumed by 2000 level courses.

Optional Topic ParticularsElectromagnetism e.g. simple circuits

e.g. inductione.g. EM wavese.g. Gauss’ Lawe.g. Ampere’s Law

Gravitation & OrbitsIntroduction to ThermodynamicsIntroduction to Special Relativity but see Mechanics I (below)Introduction to Quantum Mechanics but see Quantum Physics (below)Basic Fluid Mechanics

Table 5: Optional topics for Introductory PhysicsThese optional topics may be covered by either or neither of the Life Science Interest and Physical ScienceInterest versions of the first year but will not be assumed in the instruction of 2000-level courses.

4 Proposed second year core courses

4.1 Mechanics I

Outcomes targeted: 1a, 2a, 2b, 3a

Role within programme and connections to other courses

This course is an important — and big! — first step toward weaning the students o! of the tremendouslysimplified problems that they have dealt with both in introductory university physics and in high school.It introduces the integration of greater mathematical sophistication in the treatment of physical situation,guiding the students toward the realization that more complex cases are not beyond their grasp but thatcomfort with a variety of mathematical techniques will allow them to study a greater variety — and moreinteresting — problems.

Furthermore, it serves to show them that familiarity with the powerful Newtonian toolchest, whichthey have been using since high school, allows them to approach complicated, realistic situations withconfidence. The inclusion of special relativity challenges the students to think beyond the familiar.

Content

• Special relativity (including elements related to the development of the theory)

• Advanced Newtonian kinematics and dynamics (translational and rotational)

• Conservation principles

• Oscillatory motion

4.2 Mechanics II

Outcomes targeted: 1a, 2a, 3a, 3b

Role within programme and connections to other courses

This course introduces the students to an entirely new approach to mechanics, one that is more elegantand more powerful but less intuitive than the Newtonian approach to which they have been exposed thusfar. (Ideally, some of the cases used as examples should have been approached in a Newtonian way in MI)

SCIENCE COUNCIL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE Department of Physics

October 2009

Section A. New courses PHYS 1061 Introductory Physics (Physical Science Interest) - I 3 ch (3C)

This course is an introduction to the branch of physics called mechanics. Mechanics is the study both of how objects move and why they move the way they do. Describing the motion of objects requires understanding the basic kinematics quantities position, displacement, velocity and acceleration, as well as the connection between them. Understanding the causes of motion can be achieved by considering the forces acting on the object and/or by focussing on the conserved properties of the system (momentum, energy, angular momentum). Mechanics applies to a wide range of phenomena, essentially to anything that moves, but this course will highlight ties to and applications in the physical sciences. Pre-requisite courses: there are no university prerequisites for this course. Co-requisite course: MATH 1003.

PHYS 1071 Introductory Physics (Health & Life Science Interest) - I 3 ch (3C) This course is an introduction to the branch of physics called mechanics. Mechanics is the study both of how objects move and why they move the way they do. Describing the motion of objects requires understanding the basic kinematics quantities position, displacement, velocity and acceleration, as well as the connection between them. Understanding the causes of motion can be achieved by considering the forces acting on the object and/or by focussing on the conserved properties of the system (momentum, energy, angular momentum). Mechanics applies to a wide range of phenomena, essentially to anything that moves, but this course will highlight ties to and applications in the health and life sciences. Pre-requisite courses: there are no university prerequisites for this course. Co-requisite course: MATH 1003.

PHYS 1062 Introductory Physics (Physical Science Interest) - II 3 ch (3C) This course introduces the students to wave phenomena and to electricity and magnetism. Throughout, the concepts related to motion learned in the previous course are used to describe and explain new phenomena. The study of waves introduces the student to propagating, periodic disturbances. In addition to their importance in mechanical phenomena (e.g.\ seismic waves), waves form the basis of both optics and acoustics. The study of electricity and magnetism introduces the student to the concept of charge and to the effects of charges on their surroundings (fields and forces). This course will highlight ties to and applications in the physical sciences. \\ Pre-requisite courses: PHYS 1061 or PHYS 1071, MATH 1003 Co-requisite course: MATH 1013.

PHYS 1072 Introductory Physics (Health & Life Science Interest) - II 3 ch (3C) This course introduces the students to wave phenomena and to electricity and magnetism. Throughout, the concepts related to motion learned in the previous course are used to describe and explain new phenomena. The study of waves introduces the student to propagating, periodic disturbances. In addition to their importance in mechanical phenomena (e.g.\ seismic waves), waves form the basis of both optics and acoustics. The study of electricity and magnetism introduces the student to the concept of charge and to the effects of charges on their surroundings (fields and forces). This course will highlight ties to and applications in the health and life sciences. Pre-requisite courses: PHYS 1061 or PHYS1071, MATH1003 Co-requisite course: MATH 1013.

PHYS 1091 Experiments in Introductory Physics - I 2 ch (3L) [W] This course provides the student hands-on experience with concepts covered in phys1061 or phys1071. Co-requisite course: PHYS1061 or PHYS1071.

PHYS 1092 Experiments in Introductory Physics - II 2 ch (3L) [W] This course provides the student hands-on experience with concepts covered in phys1062 or phys1072. Co-requisite course: PHYS 1062 or PHYS 1072.

PHYS 4153 Introduction to Quantum Field Theory 3 ch (3c)

Relativistic quantum mechanics. The negative energy problem. Classical field theory, symmetries and Noether's theorem. Free field theory and Fock space quantization. The interacting field: LSZ reduction formula, Wick's theorem, Green's functions, and Feynman diagrams. Introduction to quantum electrodynamics and renormalization. This course is cross-listed as MATH 4443. Pre-requisite courses: MATH 3003, PHYS 4051, and one of MATH 3043, MATH 3503, PHYS 3013 or PHYS 3031, or consent of the instructor.

PHYS 4183 Introduction to General Relativity (A) 3 ch (3c)

Special relativity, foundations of general relativity, solutions to Einstein's equations, classical tests, cosmology, additional topics. This course is cross-listed as MATH 4483. Pre-requisite course: MATH 4473 or consent of the instructor.

Section B. Changes to course number, title, credit hours, description or prerequisite. New course title, new course description, new prerequisite PHYS 3183 Astrophysics 3 ch (3c)

This course serves as an introduction to the broad field of astrophysics. It treats not only of what we know about the universe but also how we know what we know about the universe. The broad topics covered are: observational tools (telescopes and detectors), stars (properties, formation and evolution), galaxies

(structure and evolution), and large scale-structure and cosmology. This course contributes toward the overall goal of the physics programme by calling on the student to combine knowledge from a variety of subfields of physics. Knowledge acquired in introductory physics (conservation principles, forces, optics) and in modern physics (blackbody radiation, spectral lines) must be brought together to develop an understanding of basic astrophysics. Elements of statistical physics will be introduced as required. Pre-requisite course: PHYS 2051 or permission of the instructor.

Section C. Deletions. PHYS 1040 Elements of Physics PHYS 1050 Enriched Introductory Physics PHYS 1045 Physics Laboratory PHYS 1055 Enriched Introductory Laboratory PHYS 1940 Elements of Physics PHYS 2962 Atomic and Nuclear Physics (for Engineers) PHYS 2967 Modern Physics Laboratory (for Engineers) PHYS 2972 Fundamentals of Light and Sound (for Engineers) PHYS 2977 Light and Sound Laboratory (for Engineers) Section D. Changes to regulations and programmes. Wherever PHYS1040, 1045 or PHYS1050, 1055 were previously required, we now require PHYS 1061 or 1071, plus PHYS 1062 or 1072, plus PHYS 1091 and PHYS1092.

Rational for Course Changes to the BMLS Program 1. The requirement for Intersession courses was removed The majority of students in the program are from outside the Fredericton area and need to return home at the end of the winter term for financial reasons. Those that reside in Fredericton can take several of the listed courses during Intersession and Summer School if they so desire. 2. More options for course selections (a) Several of the previously required courses for the BMLS degree have changed both the time and the term that they are offered more than once since the last major BMLS update (2006) making timetabling an issue. By giving the students a large selection of appropriate courses, timetabling will be much easier. As well, students can spread their courses more evenly throughout the 2 years here at UNB whereas before, they often had a very heavy load one term and a very light load in the other term. (b) Meetings with the NB Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists (NBSMLS) and with the Canadian Society (CSMLS) have led to a more diverse selection of courses for the BMLS degree. Advancement in the Medical Laboratory field often requires more Arts courses than we had previously included in the BMLS degree. The courses we have included are ones suggested by the Society as potentially required for progression through the ranks. 3. Psychology 1012 and 1023 as an alternative to Geology 1001+1012 and Physics 1040 The majority of the students in the BMLS program do not take Physics 1040 and by default take Geology 1001+1012. By allowing the BMLS students the option of Psyc 1012 and 1023 as their 3rd science (as in the Biopsychology degree), we can help open the doors for upper level psychology courses that are useful for these students in terms of future career advancement. 4. Removal of the Organic Chemistry lab (Chem 2416) as a degree requirement The organic chemistry lab was removed as a degree requirement matching the removal of this lab from the Biology degree 5. Choice of Statistics 2264 or 2263 Traditionally, the BMLS degree has required Stats 2264 but allowing students a choice between 2 very similar courses allows for more flexibility and greater ease in timetabling.

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