S-03-24 FACULTY OF SCIENCE Meeting of Faculty Tuesday, January 13, 2004 Leacock Council Room - L232 ATTENDANCE: As recorded in the Faculty Appendix Book. DOCUMENTS: S-03-21 to S-03-23 Dean Shaver wished members a Happy New Year. Dean Shaver called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. (1) ADOPTION OF AGENDA - Since the CSS meeting was not held, there will be no CSS Report, Item 4(a). Prof. Ewing moved, seconded by Prof. Harpp, that the amended Agenda be adopted. The motion carried. (2) MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 2003 S-03- 21 Prof. Harpp moved, seconded by Ms. Malone, that the minutes be approved. The motion carried. (3) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES There was no business arising from the Minutes. (4) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a) Committee on Student Standing S-03- 22 There was no CSS Report. b) Academic Committee S-03-23 SECTION A: NEW PROGRAM PSYCHOLOGY - B.A. & Sc. Joint Honours Component AC-03-119 Prof. Baker moved, seconded by Prof. Friedlander, that the program be adopted. The motion carried. SECTION B: MAJOR PROGRAM CHANGES None SECTION C: NEW COURSE MATH 550 Combinatorics AC-03-123/123A 4 credits Prof. GowriSankaran moved, seconded by Prof. Leighton, that the course be adopted. The motion carried. SECTION D: MAJOR COURSE CHANGES None SECTION E: MINOR PROGRAM CHANGES 1. ATMOSPHERIC & OCEANIC SCIENCES - Diploma in Meteorology AC-03-118 Prof. Leighton moved, seconded by Prof. GowriSankaran, that the program changes be approved. The motion carried. 2. SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE B.A. & Sc.: Minor Concentration in Computer Science AC-03-81 B.A. & Sc.: Minor Concentration in Computer Systems AC-03-82 Prof. Toussaint moved, seconded by Prof.??, that the program changes be approved. The motion carried. 3. MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS - Honours in Mathematics AC-03-124 - Honours in Probability and Statistics AC-03- 125 Prof. GowriSankaran moved, seconded by Mr. Friedlander, that the program changes be approved. The motion carried. 4. PHYSICS - Honours in Physics AC-03- 126 - Joint Honours in Mathematics and Physics AC-03- 127 Prof. Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Harron, that the program changes be approved. The motion carried. SECTION F: Other 1. MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS - Course Overlap/Statistics Courses (Section 3.6.1 of the Science Calendar) AC-03- 120 Prof. GowriSankaran moved, seconded by Mr. Harron, that the changes be approved. The motion carried. 2. Courses Outside of Arts and Science for Students in the B.Sc. Major in Software Engineering AC-03- 129 Associate Dean Mendelson Students in the Major in Software Engineering may take as many courses outside the Faculties of Arts and of Science as are necessary to complete their program of study. They may also take up to 18 credits of approved courses outside the Faculties of Arts and Science beyond the requirements of their major. Associate Dean Mendelson moved, seconded by Mr. Friedlander, that the above regulation be adopted. The motion carried. SECTION G: Minor Course Changes & Other (For Information Only) 1. Minor Course Changes AC-03- 117 2. Psychology B.A. - Joint Honours Component c) Other Reports or Academic Business - Planning Update Dean Shaver said that data was being collected, and that some documents would be on the Web. Dean Shaver said that he would keep Faculty informed, and that members should feel free to comment. (5) MEMBERS' QUESTION PERIOD There were no questions. (6) REPORT ON ACTIONS OF SENATE Senate Meeting of December 3, 2003 - Prof. D. Harpp (7) OTHER BUSINESS There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.