Associate Members Present:
M. Elton
Regrets:
R. Adlam, P. Baker, J. Bates, J.-G. Godin, N. Grant, R. Lapp, W. McMullen, C. Riggs, J. Weiss

Observers:
R. Rosebrugh

01.02.01 Approval of the Agenda
Moved by P. Ennals, seconded K. Hamer, that the Agenda be approved as circulated. CARRIED

01.02.02 Approval of the Minutes of 29 January 2001
Moved by K. Hamer, seconded R. Hawkes, that the Minutes of 29 January 2001 be approved. I. Cohen noted that a pre-requisite had been omitted in error and the following text should be added to the listing for Classics 3051 on page 23 of the Minutes: “Second year standing and three credits from any Classics, History, or Philosophy course; or permission of the department.” With this correction noted, the motion CARRIED.

01.02.03 Business arising from the Minutes
J. vanderLeest referred to the item regarding the composition of the Academic Judicial Committee and asked whether the Vice-President Academic had followed up on this issue. P. Ennals announced that as a result of considering this issue, a Registrar had been appointed, satisfying the composition requirements of the Academic Judicial Committee. The new Registrar, C.P. Hunter was invited to take a seat at the table.

01.02.04 Questions
I. Newbould announced that Dr. Ross Barclay, Professor Emeritus, had been appointed to the Order of Canada. A vote of congratulations was moved and carried unanimously. The Secretary of Senate was directed to write to R. Barclay conveying Senate’s good wishes.

I. Newbould announced that the Research Ethics Board now had a website with information on obtaining approval for research projects, including Tri-Council policies and online application forms. (http://www.mta.ca/ Research/com)

R. Hawkes sought clarification on the policy for situations where students had three or more examinations scheduled in a 24 hour period, indicating that he had been informed that the 24 hour rule applied only in the ‘same day’. S. Lochhead asked for specific information and undertook to follow up on this question.

C. Hunter asked whether the Committee on Committees would be making recommendations within the next three months so that committee vacancies can be filled before next year. P. Ennals agreed that it would be important for this Committee to make its recommendations prior to the end of the term. The Secretary of Senate was directed to write to the chair of the Committee on Committees informing him of Senate’s recommendation.

J. vanderLeest asked whether standing committees would be reporting to Senate before the end of the term and pointed to an example where a change in policy appeared to have been made without being reported to Senate. The Secretary of Senate was directed to correspond with the chairs of the standing committees asking that reports be forthcoming.

01.02.05 Report from Faculty Council
J. vanderLeest reported on the February 2001 meeting of Faculty Council, noting first the information provided by the Controller regarding travel expense submissions and the reporting of HST. Further questions were raised about cut-off dates for purchasing, noting that these often caused difficulties for academic programmes and research. An announcement had been made of provincial government funding to assist with the establishment of a research office. The meeting had also engaged in a discussion of classroom needs and technologies and the necessity of more consultation with faculty when classrooms were being upgraded. It was noted that there appeared to be no regular budget line set aside for the equipping of teaching spaces. Further discussion had turned to the use of classroom size and infrastructure as a mechanism for capping classes and the apparent vicious cycle of upgrading that allowed more students to be taught in larger classes and thus fed demand for even more classroom equipment. S. Wallace had reported on recruiting practices, noting the role of Mount Allison’s size, atmosphere, reputation and programmes, as well as the recruiting of students who were ‘less price sensitive and debt adverse’ given the escalating costs of higher education. It was noted that an increasing number of students were on scholarships and bursaries and concern was expressed at the shrinking number of students from Maritime Canada. The University’s ambassador programmes were outlined, noting that personal contact through students, alumni and faculty remains of the most effective means of recruitment. J. vanderLeest closed his report by noting that the discussions had been productive.

I. Newbould asked how many had attended Faculty Council and J. vanderLeest estimated approximately forty members. M. Elton questioned the spending on classroom technology rather than faculty and raised concerns at suggestions of directing recruiting efforts towards those students with the ability to pay escalating tuition fees. Further questions were raised by M. Elton and W. Cross regarding the venues for discussion on these sorts of issues and how these might be placed on the Faculty Council agenda. Further, W. Cross sought further information on the new guidelines for reimbursing visiting speakers, noting that this appeared to shift a considerable burden on to conference organisers and departments and was particularly problematic in situations where speakers were volunteering their time. I. Newbould agreed that this should be looked at further and P. Ennals noted that following the Faculty Council meeting the Controller had been in contact with the Canadian Association of University Business Officers. J. vanderleest commented that the particular issue of how we deal with visiting speakers is our own policy response and if this policy is found to be unsound then it should be reconsidered. A Fancy noted that it was significant that one third of the faculty had gathered to discuss these issues. However, perhaps if there was a time set aside in the timetable this proportion could be increased. P. Ennals replied that this has been investigated and the intention is that new software will allow for the experimentation necessary to follow up with this idea. The software is not in place currently and there will always be conflicts with other events.

01.02.06 Report of the Advisory Committee on Emeriti Appointments
P. Ennals presented the report of the Advisory Committee on Emeriti Appointments, outlining the committee’s membership and noting that the committee had considered faculty who had retired in the past year. The Committee made two nominations for professor emeriti and one nomination for registrar emeritus. Ballots were circulated and as a result Professor George DeBenedetti and Dr. Vincent Reinsborough were recommended for Professor Emeritus status and Mr. Leonard Owen was recommended for Registrar Emeritus status. (The details of the ballot are contained in a confidential appendix to the file copy of these minutes.) The Secretary of Senate was directed to convey these recommendations to the Executive Committee of the Board of Regents.

Notices of motion were given as follows:
1. Moved by J. vanderLeest, seconded C. Storm, that Senate reaffirm its recommendation to the Board of Regents to appoint Michael Thorpe Professor Emeritus.

2. Moved by J. vanderLeest, seconded C. Storm, that upon the Board of Regents appointing Michael Thorpe as Professor Emeritus that Senate recommend that Charles Scobie be re-invited to accept his appointment as Professor Emeritus.

01.02.07 Report of the Academic Matters Committee
P. Ennals introduced the Report of the Academic Matters Committee, noting minor corrections to the copies circulated with the minutes. Some of these corrections involved the issue of hidden pre-requisites which was raised in relation to specific programme changes as the meeting progressed.

PHILOSOPHY
K. Hamer moved, seconded P. Bogaard, that the recommended changes to the Philosophy programme as follows be approved.

a) the following Philosophy courses to be deleted: 2500, 3341, 4000, 4301

b) changes in course titles and /or course descriptions and/or prerequisites, indicated in bold, as follows:
PHIL 1601 PLATO’S REPUBLIC (3cr)
A study of Plato’s The Republic can serve as an introduction to almost all the issues that are central to our western philosophical tradition. The problems of virtue (temperance, courage, wisdom), justice, order (social, political and cosmological), knowledge, the nature of the psyche, of beauty, and of reality in general will all arise in the study of this text, providing a good basis for discussion.

PHIL 1611 SELF, SOCIETY AND FREEDOM (3cr)
This course will examine various accounts given of ‘the self’ in the history of ideas. What values can be accorded to human beings are dependent upon our accounts of the nature of the self, especially in relations: social, political, intellectual, emotional. The main theme to be explored will revolve around the issue of whether freedom is anything more than an illusion formulated to control the population.

PHIL 2511 INTRODUCTORY PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (3cr)
Prereq: Three credits from Humanities 1600 Series; or permission of Department.

PHIL 2611 INTRODUCTORY LOGIC I (3cr)
A study of and exercise in the elementary forms of focused thinking. Specific topics include the nature of categorical formulation, the techniques for distinguishing valid from invalid reasoning (deductive inference), and the principles violated in typical varieties of fallacious reasoning. [sentence deleted]
Prereq: Three credits from Humanities 1600 Series; or permission of Department.

PHIL 2621 INTRODUCTORY LOGIC II (3cr)
A study of and exercise in more advanced forms of focused thinking. Specific topics include the Greek understanding of the basis and goal of learning (inductive inference) and the modern logical reinterpretation of deductive, inductive, and fallacious reasoning.
Prereq: Philosophy 2611; or permission of the Department.

PHIL 2701 ETHICS (3cr)
An introduction to the history and philosophical problems of ethics in the western tradition. This will acquaint the student with a number of received traditions based on metaphysical, religious, rational, and pragmatic grounds, as well as introduce certain fundamental perennial problems of moral decision-making.
Prereq: Three credits from Humanities 1600 Series; or permission of Department.

PHIL 2801 INTRODUCTION TO METAPHYSICS (3cr)
An introduction to the study of metaphysics understood broadly as the study of the fundamental nature of reality. This will include the study of various themes including the nature of substance, divinity, causation, appearance and reality, the one and the many, mind and matter, as they appear in the discussions of the world’s great philosophers from Lao Tzu to Shankara, and from Aristotle to Bertrand Russell.
Prereq: Three credits from Humanities 1600 Series; or permission of Department.

PHIL 3000 ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY (3cr)
The issues which develop before and with Plato establish the framework for all subsequent philosophic reflection. This course will examine some of these issues as they appeared prior to Plato and will employ these "pre-Socratics" as an entry into Plato's philosophy. Subsequently, aspects of Aristotle's thought will be explored as alternatives to and developments of Plato's philosophy.
Prereq: Three credits from 2000-level Philosophy; or permission of the Department.

PHIL 3221 MODERN PHILOSOPHY: THE RATIONALIST TRADITION (3cr)
Prereq: Three credits from 2000-level Philosophy; or permission of the Department.

PHIL 3231 MODERN PHILOSOPHY: THE EMPIRICIST TRADITION (3cr)
Prereq: Three credits from 2000-level Philosophy; or permission of the Department.

PHIL3331 MODERN SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (3cr)
An investigation of the early foundations of modern political liberalism with a special concentration on the concepts of the state of nature, autonomy, and social contract. Authors considered will include: Machiavelli, Hobbes, Hume, Spinoza, Locke, Mill and Rousseau.
Prereq: Three credits from 2000-level Philosophy; or permission of the Department.

PHIL 3421 NINETEENTH CENTURY AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY (3cr)
Prereq: Three credits from 2000-level Philosophy; or permission of the Department.

PHIL 3451 TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY (3cr)
Prereq: Three credits from 2000-level Philosophy; or permission of the Department.

PHIL 3511 PHILOSOPHY OF THE LIFE SCIENCES (3cr)
Prereq: Normally Philosophy 2511 is expected. However BSc students already doing 3/4000-level work in their own field, and students in either the Environmental Science or Environmental Studies programs, will be admitted; or permission of the Department.

PHIL 3631 SYMBOLIC LOGIC II (3cr)
Prereq: Three credits from 2000-level Philosophy; or permission of the Department.

PHIL 3711 BIOMEDICAL ETHICS (3cr)
This course will consist of the examination of a number of contemporary issues, such as: gene therapy, abortion, reproductive technologies, euthanasia, HIV testing and confidentiality, organ retrieval, and advanced directives. In a framework of health, we will discuss larger philosophical questions such as: the possibility of assigning and comparing values, the nature of the human self, the possibilities of agency and responsibility, duties to society, gender and health, the meanings of technology, and social justice. While the focus of this course is not on ethical theory, we will make use of classical moral theories and principles to frame our analyses.
Prereq: Philosophy 2701; or permission of the Department.

PHIL 3721 ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS (3cr)
Prereq: Philosophy 2701; or permission of the Department.

PHIL /RELG 3891 ASIAN PHILOSOPHY (3cr)
Prereq: Three credits from 2000-level Philosophy; or permission of the Department.
Note: This course is cross-listed as Religious Studies 3891 and may therefore count as a three credits in either discipline.

PHIL 4101 ADVANCED ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY (3cr)
Advanced study of one or more of the main philosophers of these periods, or one or more philosophic questions they address.
Prereq: Permission of the Department.

PHIL 4200 KANT (3cr)
An examination of Kant’s Critical project, including the arguments for the existence of God, freedom and immortality to which it led. This will involve, among other things, a close study of the Critique of Pure Reason, The Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, The Critique of Practical and Religion Within the Bounds of Mere Reason.
Prereq: Permission of the Department.

PHIL 4411 TWENTIETH CENTURY LINGUISTIC PHILOSOPHY (3cr)
Advanced study of the logical questions that arise in conjunction with the phenomenological analysis of signification and meaning originally proposed by Husserl and Heidegger and subsequently developed by Merleau-Ponty, Foucault, Derrida, Gadamar and others.
Prereq: Permission of the Department.

PHIL 4600 PHENOMENOLOGY (6cr)
A study of a number of selected problems according to the methods and concerns of this twentieth century style of thinking.
Prereq: Permission of the Department.

c) the addition of the following new course:
PHIL 4311 19TH & 20TH CENTURY POLITICAL THOUGHT (3cr)
This course examines the theoretical and political grounds upon which liberal political philosophy has been extended, modified or abandoned. Specifically, we investigate contemporary defenders of a social contract model of ethical and political relations, and some of the many critiques of its principles (autonomy, transparency, consent), its methods (liberal jurisprudence, representation) and its promises (equality, a neutral state, a just society). Alternative critical frameworks, such as communitarianism, Marxism, feminist ethics, and postmodernism, will be investigated.
Prereq: Permission of the Department.

d) the renumbering of PHIL 4980 HONOURS TOPIC as PHIL 4990 HONOURS TOPIC

e) changes to the requirements for the Philosophy programme, indicated in bold print, as follows:
MINOR in Philosophy is 24 credits, earned as follows:
6 credits from the Humanities 1600 Series
6 to 12 credits from Philosophy at the 2000 level
6 to 12 credits from Philosophy at the 3/4000 level, chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor

MAJOR AREA OF STUDY in Philosophy is 60 credits earned as follows:
6 credits from the Humanities 1600 Series
6 to 12 credits from Philosophy at the 2000 level
24 to 30 credits from Philosophy at the 3/4000 level, including 6 credits from the 4000 level.
18 credits from complementary courses in Arts & Letters, Humanities, and Social Science chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor

HONOURS in Philosophy is 66 credits earned as follows:
42 credits as in the first three lines of the Major, plus:
6 credits from Philosophy 4980
18 credits from Philosophy at the 3/4000 level, chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor.
[delete existing note]
P. Bogaard pointed out changes to some course descriptions and further refinement of the programme. A. Fancy asked about pre-requisites for Philosophy 2511 and 2611, wondering whether they replaced previous pre-requisites. P. Bogaard responded that there were no previous pre-requisites and the change would allow better use of 1000-level courses for this purpose. A. Fancy wondered whether 1000-level credits in other areas of the Humanities would count here and P. Bogaard replied that there was no intention of differentiating between the 1600 series courses and that the ‘permission of the department’ clause allowed for wider interpretation. I. Newbould asked whether there had been a problem with students being insufficiently prepared for the second year courses and P. Bogaard replied that the change was related more to an effort to ensure that students followed a more logical sequence of courses as they moved through the programme. On question put, the motion, CARRIED.

MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
P. Ennals moved, seconded B.A. Miller, that the recommended changes to the Mathematics and Computer Science programme as follows be approved.
a) Computer Science 1851 to be deleted and replaced with the following new course:

COMP 1611 : SURVEY OF COMPUTING AND ITS APPLICATIONS (3cr)
An introduction to computing providing a broad survey of the discipline. Topics will be chosen from: origins of computers, data representation and storage, computer architecture, assemblers and compilers, operating systems, networks and the internet, theories of computation, artificial intelligence, and trends in internet commerce and use. Laboratory work and assignments will offer experience with the use of application software and programming. The course is designed primarily for students who want a one-semester introduction to the field and have little or no previous computing background.
Prereq: None
Note: Not available for credit for students who have already received credits in Computer Science at the 2000 level or higher.

b) the following changes in course titles:

COMP 1711: from INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING I to INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I

COMP 1721: from INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING II to INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II

c) change calendar regulation 7.20.3 to read as follows:

7.20.3 six credits in Chemistry, six credits in Mathematics/Computer Science and six credits in Physics :
? Chemistry: six credits from CHEM 1001, 1021
? Math/Comp: three credits from MATH 1111 and three additional credits from MATH 1121, 1131, 2211, 2221, 2311, COMP 1711
? Physics: three credits from PHYS 1051 and three additional credits from PHYS 1551, 3511, 3521
Students’ choice should be made according to their Major or Honours requirements. Students having advanced placement should consult with the appropriate department regarding substitution for any of the courses listed above.

d) changes in other Mathematics/Computer Science requirements of other programmes as follows:

MAJOR in Biology
6 credits from: Mathematics 1111 and a further three credits in Mathematics or Computer Science selected from: Mathematics 1121, 1131, 2211, 2221, 2311, Computer Science 1711.

MAJOR in Psychology
6 credits from: Mathematics 1111 and a further three credits in Mathematics or Computer Science selected from: Mathematics 1121, 1131, 2211, 2221, 2311, Computer Science 1711.

BA MAJOR in Mathematics
6 credits from Computer Science, including 3 from Computer Science 1711 and 3 from Computer Science 1611, 1721

e) changes to prerequisites for Computer Science 3511, 3531, 4721 as follows:

COMP 3511 LINEAR PROGRAMMING (3 cr)
Prereq: Mathematics 2221, 3 credits in Computer Science; or permission of the Department.

COMP 3531 SIMULATION AND MODELING (3cr)
Prereq: Mathematics 1111; one of Mathematics 2311, 3311, Psychology 2001 and 2011; 3 credits in Computer Science; or permission of the Department.
COMP 4721 SOFTWARE DESIGN (3cr)
Prereq: Computer Science 2611 , 2621, 6 credits in Computer Science at the 3000/4000 level, and third or fourth year standing; or permission of the Department

After a summary of the significant changes from B.A. Miller and subsequent brief discussion, the motion CARRIED.

PHYSICS
P. Ennals moved, seconded R Hawkes, that the recommended changes to the Physics programme as follows be approved.

a) changes to titles and course descriptions as follows:
PHYS 1001 ASTRONOMY (3cr)
This course provides a broad introduction to current ideas regarding the nature, evolution and future of the universe. Topics covered include observational astronomy, telescopes, celestial motions, the solar system, stellar evolution, black holes, relativity, cosmology, and life in the universe. A background in physics is not assumed, but basic concepts of physics are taught within the course. The laboratory experiences combine observational and laboratory based experiments.

PHYS 2401 PHYSICS IN EVERYDAY LIFE (3cr)
This course, designed primarily for non-science majors who have successfully completed their first year, examines the relationship between a variety of phenomena in everyday life and physics principles. Experiential activity including a number of field trips, experiments in the laboratory and relevant data analysis form the underpinnings of this study of physics. Topics include principles and applications of particle, rigid body and fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; magnetism and electricity; optics. Participation in field trips and a major report/presentation are required.
Note: credit cannot be received for PHYS 2401( Physics in Everyday Life) if it has already been received for PHYS 2401( Structure of Physics)
Prereq. completion of 24 credits and permission of the department.

b) change in title and prerequisite as follows:
PHYS 2801 DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS (3cr)
Prereq. Physics 1051 or 2401, and Math 1121 or 1131, or permission of the Department

c) the addition of PHYS 2801 to the existing prerequisites for PHYS 3101, 3401, 3701, 3811, and 4401.

d) changes in course descriptions as follows:
PHYS 4401 PHYSICAL OPTICS (3cr)
Course content includes the wave equation for electromagnetic waves, and the aspects of geometric and physical optics. The geometric optics section discusses Fermat’s principle, wave propagation through the atmosphere, optical fibres, image formation using thick lenses, thin lenses, and mirrors, and matrix treatment of optical systems. Topics in physical optics include dispersion in materials, production and properties of polarized light, interference, diffraction (in the Fresnel and Fraunhofer limits), Fourier optics, and an introduction to quantum optics.
Prereq. Physics 2251 and Math 2121; or permission of the department

PHYS 4831 QUANTUM MECHANICS II (3cr)
The principles of quantum mechanics developed in Quantum Mechanics I (Phys. 3821) are extended. Properties of continuous and discrete representations are compared. Time-independent perturbation theory is developed for first order, second order, and degenerate cases. Small perturbations are also treated through direct diagonalization of large matrices. Central force problems, elements of scattering theory, and the addition of quantized angular momenta are examined, then time-dependent perturbation theory is introduced to describe transitions between stationary levels in a quantum system. The course concludes with aspects of relativistic quantum mechanics, including the Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations, and the evolution of spin from these equations.
Prereq. Physics 3821; or permission of the department

e) changes in prerequisites as follows:
PHYS 4601 SENSORS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING (3cr)
Prereq. Physics 2251 and Physics 2801

PHYS 4701 SPECIAL AND GENERAL RELATIVITY (3cr)
Prereq. One of Physics 3001, 3101 or 3401, and Math 2121 and Math 2221; or permission of the department

f) changes to the Physics Minor, indicated in bold print, as follows:
MINOR in Physics is 24 credits earned as follows:
3 credits from Physics 1051
6 credits from Math 1111, 1121 (or 1131)
3 credits from Physics 1551, 3511, 3521
12 credits from Physics , including 6 from the 3/4000 level, chosen in consultation with the Programme advisor. Physics 1001 or Physics 2401, but not both, can be used on the Physics Minor.

g) changes to the Interdisciplinary Honours in Mathematics and Physics as follows:
B.Sc. HONOURS in Mathematics and Physics is 90 credits earned as follows:
18 credits from Mathematics 1111, 1121, 2111, 2121,2211, 2221
3 credits from Computer Science 1711
6 credits from Chemistry 1001, 1021
12 credits from Physics 1051, 1551, 2251, 2801
9 credits from Mathematics 3111, 3211, 3311
9 credits from Mathematics 3131, 3141, 4131
6 credits from Mathematics 3121, 3151, 3231, 3321, 3411, 3431,3531,4111, 4151, 4211
18 credits from Physics 3101, 3201, 3401, 3701, 3811, 3821
3 credits from Physics at the 4000 level
6 credits from Physics 4990

R. Hawkes identified minor changes in some course descriptions and noted that changes for Physics 2401 reflected a change in student audience, a new teaching style and an emphasis on experiential learning. Physics 2801 had been made a pre-requisite for a number of courses. Other recommendations related to changes in staffing complement, modifications to the minor and an increase in the joint honours credits to 90 to make explicit the Physics 2801 pre-requisite for many of the other listed courses. B. A. Miller asked about the phrase ‘and permission of the department’ rather than ‘or permission’ and R. Hawkes indicated that the department wished to monitor enrolment carefully so that the field component of the course could be better managed. J. vanderLeest considered that the second reference to fieldtrips in the course description for Physics 2401 was redundant and R. Hawkes agreed that it should be removed. H. Matthews asked how the department would make its decisions regarding the ‘and permission’ clause for Physics 2401. R. Hawkes responded that priority would be given to senior students. M. Elton wondered whether the ‘and permission’ clause could be used as a mechanism to control class size even where students clearly had the pre-requisites. R. Hawkes agreed that such an interpretation could be made. I. Newbould suggested a friendly amendment to change ‘and permission’ to ‘or permission’. With the agreement of the mover and seconder, the amended motion was put and CARRIED.

BIO-PSYCHOLOGY
P. Ennals moved, seconded C. Storm, that effective September 2001 the Interdisciplinary Major and Honours in Bio-Psychology no longer be offered. C. Storm noted that this programme was initiated when there were faculty in place to stress biological issues in psychology. The faculty complement has since changed and, while students continue to receive instruction on bio-psychology subjects, there is insufficient faculty resource to offer a genuine interdisciplinary programme. Students have in the past found the programme overly restrictive and difficult. There were eight students graduating this year and a further four students at third year who would be able to finish their degrees with existing courses. A. Fancy asked for the breakdown of majors and honours students, with C. Storm replying that two or three of the graduating students were in the honours programme. On question put, the motion CARRIED.

PSYCHOLOGY
P. Ennals moved, seconded C. Storm, that the recommended changes to the Psychology programme as follows be approved.
a) the deletion of the following courses:
PSYC 3121 EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 4121 ADVANCED TOPICS IN EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY

b) changes in titles for the following courses:
PSYC 3401 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN
PSYC 4950/1 DIRECTED STUDY ON SPECIAL TOPICS

c) the addition of the following new courses and descriptions:
PSYC 3411 COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (3cr)
This lecture and laboratory course will examine theories and research methods of developmental psychology, with a focus on research and findings in cognitive development in infancy, childhood and adolescence. Included are theories of how infants and children discover and understand the world, remember information, and solve problems.
Prerequisites: Psychology 1001 and 1011 and at least 2 courses in psychology at the 2000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.

PSYC 4411 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ADULTHOOD AND AGING (3cr)
This course will use a seminar format. Specific topics in the field of Adulthood and Aging will be explored in depth (e.g., health and communication across adulthood, collaborative cognition, memory and comprehension of verbal and written information, etc). Theory and research methodology in life-span psychology will also be covered.
Prerequisites: Psychology 2411 or 2421; at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 3000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
C. Storm noted that these were minor changes occasioned by adjustments in the faculty complement. On question put, the motion CARRIED.

GEOGRAPHY
P. Ennals moved, seconded K. Hamer, that the recommended changes to the Geography programme as follows be approved.
a) change in course description for GEOG 2101:
GEOG 2101 NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (3cr)
This course introduces key concepts and issues in natural resources management. Resource sectors of importance to the Canadian economy will be examined, including forestry, fisheries, wildlife, energy, mining, water, and agriculture. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the varied influences that environmental, socio-economic, and political factors have on patterns of resource utilization and resource management decision-making.

b) the addition of a new course as follows:
GEOG 4711: CARTOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON MAPPING AND GIS (3cr)
This seminar course investigates the manner in which cartography has been used as a means of codifying space, place and territory over the past millennium. The course considers agency and motive in historical and contemporary cartography, including GIS, paying particular attention to a critique of scientific method and the mapping of modernity. Alternative map spaces and other media are considered also. Using a combination of directed readings and practical project work, the course develops critical perspectives on our use of various forms of cartographic representation.
Prerequisites: Geography 3711 and third year standing; or permission of the department.
R. Summerby-Murray pointed out that the revisions to the Geography 2101 course description reflected refinement of that course as a result of a recent tenure-track appointment in the department and Geography 4711 was intended to round out the Geography programme’s courses in Geographic Information Systems. A Fancy asked whether Geography 4711 was a net new course requiring new faculty resource. R. Summerby-Murray replied that it would be taught on rotation by existing faculty. The motion CARRIED.

CANADIAN STUDIES
P. Ennals moved, seconded K. Hamer, that the recommended changes in the Canadian Studies programme as follows be approved.

a) changes to the prerequisites for Canadian Studies 3400 as follows:
CANA 3400 CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN ISSUES (6cr)
This course explores contemporary Canadian issues in light of the evolution and development of Canadian institutions, belief systems, and social relations.
Prereq: Second-year standing, including at least 6 credits in Humanities and/or Social Sciences, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.

b) the replacement of CANA 3100 (Native Peoples of Canada) by the following two three credit courses:
CANA 3101 NATIVE PEOPLES OF CANADA: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES (3cr)
This interdisciplinary course examines the historical, social, and cultural development of the Indian and Inuit peoples of Canada.
Note: credit cannot be received for CANA 3101 if it has already been received for CANA 3100
Prereq. CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, permission of the instructor, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.

CANA 3111 NATIVE PEOPLES OF CANADA: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES (3cr)
This course explores the dynamics of contemporary First Nations culture in Canada from an interdisciplinary perspective. Among the key issues it seeks to explore are: the development of Native arts and culture in modern Canada, contemporary First Nations philosophy and ethics, and the politics of self-government among various First Nations.
Note: credit cannot be received for CANA 3111 if it has already been received for CANA 3100
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, permission of the instructor, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.

c) subsequent changes in pre-requisites as follows:

CANA 3301: CANADIAN WOMEN: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES (3cr)
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, permission of the instructor or permission of the Coordinator of the Teaching Programme in Canadian Studies.

CANA 3311: CANADIAN WOMEN’S CULTURAL EXPRESSION (3cr)
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, permission of the instructor or permission of the Coordinator of the Teaching Programme in Canadian Studies.

CANA 4250/4251 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CANADIAN STUDIES (6cr/3cr)
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, permission of the instructor or permission of the Coordinator of the Teaching Programme in Canadian Studies.

CANA 4600 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR ON MAJOR CANADIAN ISSUES (6 cr)
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, permission of the instructor or permission of the Coordinator of the Teaching Programme in Canadian Studies.

CANA 4651 REGIONAL PROTEST IN ATLANTIC CANADA (3cr)
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, permission of the instructor or permission of the Coordinator of the Teaching Programme in Canadian Studies.

CANA 4661 SELECTED TOPICS IN MARITIME CULTURE (3cr)
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, permission of the instructor or permission of the Coordinator of the Teaching Programme in Canadian Studies.

CANA 4950 A PROGRAMME OF INDEPENDENT STUDY (6 cr)
Prereq: Permission of the Coordinator of the Teaching Programme in Canadian Studies.

CANA 4990 HONOURS THESIS (6 cr)
Prereq: Permission of the Coordinator of the Teaching Programme in Canadian Studies.

Note: the listing of interdisciplinary courses that can be used to fulfill Canadian Studies Major and Honours requirements may require revision to reflect changes in other academic departments that may be approved by Senate.
K. Hamer noted that this set of recommendations was being brought back following earlier referral for further revision. Changes had been made to the pre-requisite structure by adding ‘and/or Social Sciences’ and this greater flexibility reflected the original intention of the recommendations. Consultation had taken place with members of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology as requested. A. Fancy questioned the lengthy title of ‘Co-ordinator of the Teaching Programme in Canadian Studies’, noting that this term did not appear to exist elsewhere. K. Hamer responded that the term reflected the present structure of Canadian Studies which has a Director and a further member of the teaching faculty. B. Fleming expressed satisfaction that many of the points raised at the last meeting had been addressed in these revisions and added that consultation with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology must have occurred after the last meeting. K. Hamer replied that there was contact prior to that meeting also. J. vanderLeest referred to subsequent changes in other calendar entries such as English and French that will need to be addressed by the Registrar. On question put, the motion CARRIED.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
P. Ennals moved, seconded K. Hamer, that the recommended changes to the Environmental Studies programme as follows be approved.
a) the deletion of the following courses:
COMM 3611 - Commercial Law (elective)
ECON 2011 - Intermediate Micro-economics II (elective)
RELG 2221 - World Religions & World Concerns (elective)
SOAN 3521 - Communities (elective)

b) the following courses to be moved from ‘required’ to ‘alternative’:
3 credits from PHYS 1051, CHEM1001

c) SOAN 2521 - Anthropology & Development to be moved from a ‘primary’ to an ‘elective’ course.

d) the following courses to be included in the Environmental Studies Major: POLS 2101 - Canadian Government and Politics (primary option to GEOG 3201)
GEOG 4101 - Seminar in Environmental Issues (primary)
BIOL 3501 - Native flora* (elective)
CHEM 3011 - Environmental Chemistry* (elective)
COMM 1001- Introduction to Business (elective)
COMM 3371- Business & Society* (elective)
ECON 3601 - Cost-benefit Analysis (elective)
GEOG 1201 - Introduction to Human Geography (elective)
SOAN 3031 - Indigenous Knowledge Systems (elective)

e) the following courses to be moved from ‘elective’ to either ‘primary’ or ‘required’ status:
SOAN 1001 or 1011 - Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Anthropology (required)
GEOG 3201 - Geography & Public Policy (as an option to POLS 2101) (primary)

f) the Major in Environmental Studies to be as follows:
MAJOR in Environmental Studies is 72 credits earned as follows:
21 credits from Biology1001, Physics1001 or Chemistry1001, Economics1000 (or Economics1001 and 1011), Geography 2101, Geoscience1011, Sociology/Anthropology 1001 or 1011
24 credits from Economics 3801, Geography 2221, 3201 or Political Science 2101, Geography 4101, Geoscience 2031, Philosophy1651 or 2701 or 3511, Philosophy 3721, Sociology/Anthropology 2501
3 credits from Geography 2711 or Mathematics 2311
6 credits from Environmental Studies 4000
6 credits from Biology 1211,1501, 2101, 3501, 3911, Chemistry 1501, 3011, Geoscience 1001, 2101, 2401, 3111
12 credits from Commerce 1001, 3371, Economics 2001, 3601, 3821, Geography1201, 3531, 3711, 4521, History 1621, Philosophy 1651, 3511, Sociology/Anthropology 2521, 2601, 3031, 3541 or 4541, 3601, 3611, 3621, 4521

g) the deletion of the following courses listed in the Environmental Studies Minor:
SOAN 2521 - Anthropology & Development (elective)
GEOS 2401 - Geomorphology (elective)
GEOS 3111 - Coastal Geomorphology (elective)
PHIL 3511 - Philosophy of the Life Sciences (elective)
SOAN 3621 - Health & Culture (elective)

h) the following courses to be included in the Environmental Studies Minor:
BIOL 1211 - World Ecosystems (elective)
ENVS 4000 - Issues in Environmental Studies (elective)

i) the MINOR in Environmental Studies to be as follows:
MINOR in Environmental Studies is 24 credits earned as follows:
3 credits from Geography 2101
9 credits from Economics1000 (or 1001and 1011), 3801
3 credits from Biology1211, Geoscience 1001, 1011, 2031, 2101
9 credits from Economics 3821, Environmental Studies 4000, Geography 3101, 3201, 3531, 4101, Philosophy 1651, 3721, Sociology/Anthropology 2501, 3541 or 4541, 3611, 4521

j) addition of the following new course:
ENVS 4951 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Prereq: Consent of the supervising instructor and the Environmental Studies Coordinator.

* Note: the listing of interdisciplinary courses that can be used to fulfill Environmental Studies Major and Minor requirements may require revision to reflect changes in other academic departments that may be approved by Senate.
R. Summerby-Murray spoke briefly to the motion, noting that the recommended changes resulted from a consultative process carried out by the co-ordinator of the programme. J. vanderLeest noted that at least one course listed to be deleted did not exist in the current programme and questioned the use of the terms ‘primary’, ‘required’ and ‘elective’. After further discussion on the clarity of the recommendations and with the consent of the mover and seconder, the motion was withdrawn.

P. Ennals moved, seconded K. Hamer, that the changes recommended in items f, i and j be approved (these being the list of courses to be included in the Major, the list of courses for the Minor, and a new course Environmental Studies 4951). I. Newbould noted that further editorial changes would be required if the Sociology/Anthropology proposal also before Senate at the meeting were to be approved. R. Aiken questioned the hidden pre-requisites for the upper level Biology courses and R. Hawkes similarly pointed out that most upper-level Science courses would have various pre-requisites. Concern was expressed at the sequencing of courses and at the limited requirements for 3/4000-level courses. M. Elton noted that many of the pre-requisites were listed and A. Fancy suggested that further work was needed at the committee level to clarify the various questions. It was suggested that an asterisk and explanatory noted be added where courses had hidden pre-requisites. J. Read moved, seconded Z. Taylor, that the proposal be referred back to the Committee on Academic Matters. Motion CARRIED.

SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY
P. Ennals moved, seconded K. Hamer, that the recommended changes in the Sociology and Anthropology programmes as follows be approved.

a) in addition to the existing programmes offered (Minors in Anthropology and Sociology and Major and Honours in Sociology/Anthropology), a new Major and Honours in Anthropology and a new Major and Honours in Sociology be added as follows and that the courses currently listed as SOAN be changed to either ANTH or SOCI as listed below:
Present ID New ID Present ID New ID
SOAN 1001 SOCI 1001 SOAN 3531 ANTH 3531
SOAN 1011 ANTH 1011 SOAN 3541 ANTH 3541
SOAN 3601 SOCI 3601
SOAN 2201 SOCI 2201 SOAN 3611 SOCI 3611
SOAN 2211 SOCI 2211 SOAN 3621 ANTH 3621
SOAN 2401 ANTH 2401 SOAN 3701 SOCI 3701
SOAN 2501 ANTH 2501 SOAN 3811 ANTH 3811
SOAN 2521 ANTH 2521 SOAN 3821 ANTH 3821
SOAN 2601 SOCI 2601 SOAN 3831 ANTH 3831
SOAN 2801 ANTH 2801 SOAN 3841 ANTH 3841
SOAN 3851 ANTH 3851
SOAN 3001 SOCI 3001 SOAN 3911 ANTH 3911/SOCI 3911
SOAN 3011 SOCI 3011
SOAN 3021 ANTH 3021 SOAN 4001 SOCI 4001
SOAN 3031 ANTH 3031 SOAN 4021 ANTH 4021
SOAN 3101 ANTH 3101 SOAN 4031 SOCI 4031
SOAN 3111 SOCI 3111 SOAN 4101 SOCI 4101
SOAN 3121 SOCI 3121 SOAN 4201 SOCI 4201
SOAN 3231 ANTH 3231 SOAN 4311 ANTH 4311
SOAN 3301 SOCI 3301 SOAN 4401 ANTH 4401
SOAN 3311 ANTH 3311 SOAN 4511 SOCI 4511
SOAN 3401 ANTH 3401 SOAN 4521 ANTH 4521
SOAN 3421 ANTH 2421 SOAN 4531 SOCI 4531
SOAN 3431 SOCI 3431 SOAN 4541 ANTH 4531
SOAN 3441 SOCI 3441 SOAN 4601 SOCI 4601
SOAN 3451 SOCI 3451 SOAN 4901 ANTH 4901/ SOCI4901
SOAN 3521 SOCI 3521 SOAN 4911 ANTH 4911/ SOCI4911
SOAN 3631 SOCI 3631 SOAN 4990 ANTH 4990/ SOCI4990

* if the above changes are approved all of the courses under their new descriptors will be followed by a note indicating that credit cannot be received if it has already been received for the corresponding SOAN course.

b) new programme description under ANTHROPOLOGY as follows:
ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology is the study of humans across space and time. It is essentially cross cultural, and attempts to understand the way of life of other peoples across the world, how they have attempted to solve the pan human problems of food, shelter, and repopulation; and what worlds of meaning and explanation they have created. It is a comparative discipline seeking similarities and differences between societies and environments. Its study leads to a heightened awareness of the importance of culture and a sensitivity to cultural differences.

c) requirements for the Major and Honours in Anthropology as follows:
The MAJOR AREA OF STUDY in Anthropology is 60 credits earned as follows:
3 credits from Anthropology 1011
3 credits from Social Science at the 1/2000 level
6 credits from Anthropology at the 2000 level
9 credits from Anthropology 3311, 3021, 3031
6 credits from Anthropology 3811, 3821, 3831, 3841, 3851
9 credits from Anthropology at the 3/4000 levels
6 credits from Anthropology at the 4000 level
18 credits from complementary courses in Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts and Letters, and Psychology chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor.

HONOURS Anthropology (Thesis Option) is 66 credits earned as follows:
42 credits as in the first eight lines of the Major, plus:
3 credits from Anthropology 4021, 4311
15 credits from Anthropology at the 3/4000 levels chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor.
6 credits from Anthropology 4990

HONOURS in Anthropology (Course Work Option) is 66 credits earned as follows:
42 credits as in the first eight lines of the Major, plus:
3 credits from Anthropology 4021, 4311
21 credits from Anthropology at the 3/4000 levels chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor.

d) the Anthropology MINOR to be as follows:
MINOR in Anthropology is 24 credits earned as follows:
3 credits from Anthropology 1011
3 credits from Social Science at the 1/2000 level
6 credits from Anthropology at the 2000 level
6 credits from Anthropology 2801, 3021, 3031,3311, 3821,3831, 3841, 3851, 4021, 4311
6 credits from Anthropology at the 3/4000 level, chosen in consultation with the
Programme Advisor

e) the following courses to be listed under ANTHROPOLOGY with the identifier, ANTH:
ANTH 1011 INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY (3cr)
The course is designed to introduce students to the major fields of anthropology (physical, archaeological, linguistic and cultural) and to the major domains of cultural and social anthropology (types of society, social change, and political, economic, kinship and religious institutions).

ANTH 2401 ANTHROPOLOGY AND THE LIFE COURSE (3cr)
This course examines the human life course in comparative perspective. It expands on many of the anthropological concepts introduced at the 1000 level, but centres on exploring therelationship between individuals and their ecological and sociocultural environments throughout the life cycle. It covers such topics as birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence, family relations, and work in different cultures.
Prereq: Anthropology 1011 and 3 credits in Social Science; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 2501 ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY (3cr)
A study of the various types of society, both past and present, which have emerged or beentransformed through their interaction with their environments. The course will explore features associated with the major forms of society from foraging, through horticultural and agrarian, to industrial and post-industrial societal types. It will explore such themes as demography, resource exploitation, ecological adaptation, energy access, and environmental impact, in the context of social organization and societal formation.
Prereq: Anthropology 1011 and 3 credits in Social Science; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 2521 ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DEVELOPMENT (3cr)
An examination of development issues at the global and local levels, with emphasis on gender and indigenous peoples. The focus will fall on such questions as what is development? And who benefits? The course reviews the contribution of applied anthropology, participatory action research, and popular education to development models, theory, and praxis.
Prereq: Anthropology 1011 and 3 credits in Social Science; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 2801 ABORIGINAL PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF CANADA (3cr)
An introduction to traditional and contemporary aboriginal societies and cultures of Canada, with particular attention being paid to their major regional divisions and issues of modernization affecting each.
Prereq: Anthropology 1011 and 3 credits in Social Science; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3021 PERSPECTIVES IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3cr)
A review of the historical emergence of and major approaches taken to cultural and social Anthropology. It will introduce the students to the major components of evolutionism, neo-evolutionism, particularism, functionalism, culture and personality, cultural materialism, and ecological anthropology.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3031 INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS: THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES (3cr)
This course explores the epistemology of systems of knowledge of Indigenous Peoples throughout the world. We ask questions such as How is knowledge constructed? What is embodied in the terms science and ethnoscience? Does Indigenous Knowledge differ from Scientific Knowledge and are there possibilities for integration in education, development and research?
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department

ANTH 3231 CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION (3cr)
This course presents an anthropological analysis of verbal and non-verbal systems of communication as well as the influence of language on human cognition. The aim is to develop an understanding of the role of bodily movements, facial expressions, and the use of personal space and symbolic gestures in the communicative process.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department. Note: This course cannot be taken by students who have received credit for Sociology/Anthropology 2231.

ANTH 3311 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS (3cr)
This course introduces students to the central elements in anthropological field researchmethods, past and present. Topics covered include: research goals and project design; participant-observation and related techniques for acquiring original data; practical and ethical considerations regarding the field experience.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3401 BELIEF SYSTEMS (3cr)
This course explores the relationship between ideas, beliefs and social/cultural context. It covers a wide range of phenomena, among which are magic, witchcraft, shamanism, initiation and other types of rituals, and religious movements.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3421 FOLKLORE (3cr)
A survey of the various types of folklore B tale, song, rhyme, riddle, proverb, belief, and custom with particular attention to their form and function in relation to their contextual setting. Collection and analysis of examples by students will be combined with the use of materials from the Mary Mellish Archibald Memorial collection.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3531 FAMILY AND KINSHIP (3cr)
A study of a central principle of social organization and a major institution in society. The course will investigate the forms and functions of kinship and the role of and changes in the family in relation to pre-industrial, industrial and post-industrial societies.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3541 ETHNOBOTANY (3cr)
Ethnobotany is the systematic study of how people of a particular region use and relate to plants. The scope of the course is global with special emphasis on the ecosystems of the Atlantic Region. Each year focuses on a different ecosystem. This is a field course, incorporating field trips and site visits as a class and for independent study, and providing basic skills for carrying out ethnobotanical fieldwork - plant identification and description, taxonomies, applications of specific plants for food, technology and medicine in different cultural traditions, ethnobotanical research methods and ethical issues. This is a prerequisite for 4541.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3621 HEALTH AND CULTURE (3cr)
A review of the relations between human health and culture, biology and environment, with reference to the social dimensions of health, sickness, disease, and treatment. Through cross cultural and historic comparisons, connections between mainstream and alternate medicine are explored, and the role of anthropology in clinical settings and international health is discussed.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3811 CARIBBEAN ETHNOGRAPHY (3cr)
An introduction to the peoples and cultures of the Caribbean region through both a general review of the region and a detailed and critical analysis of specific ethnographies.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3821 MARITIME ABORIGINAL CULTURES IN ETHNOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE (3cr)
This course focuses on the aboriginal cultures of Atlantic Canada, offering an overview of the region and critical appraisal of ethnographic materials relating to its various peoples. Topics covered include: oral tradition, language and identity, healing and traditional medicine, spirituality, relations with Euro-Canadians, political movements, and issues of resource management
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3831 AREAL ETHNOGRAPHY (3cr)
An ethnographic study of an area other than those covered in other 3800 courses.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3841 SOUTHEAST ASIAN ETHNOGRAPHY (3cr)
A course addressing social, cultural, and political issues in Southeast Asia from historical and contemporary perspectives, and considering social change and culture persistence in the region and in particular countries. Current topics such as refugees, biodiversity, gender, trade and development, nationalism, the legitimization of power, and relations between ethnic minorities and the state will be examined.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3851 ARCTIC ETHNOGRAPHY (3cr)
A survey course exploring the diversity of the circumpolar regions - Siberia, Alaska, Greenland, Scandinavia and the Canadian North. How indigenous cultures have flourished in the harshest environment on earth will be examined. In addition, current issues facing indigenous peoples today - land claims, self-government, intellectual property rights, and transnational linkages - will be discussed.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 3911 INTERMEDIATE SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3cr)
An intermediate course which focuses on topics not covered by current course offerings in Sociology and Anthropology, or topics not covered in depth in the courses offered.
Prereq: Twelve credits in Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 4021 ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORY (3cr)
This seminar course is an advanced consideration of twentieth century anthropology. It explores the emergence and impact of major national styles of anthropological thought as well as the contribution of key individuals.
Prereq: Anthropology 3021 or 3031, 3311; and three additional 3000 level credits in Anthropology; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 4311 CRITICAL ETHNOGRAPHY (3cr)
An advanced seminar exploring the relationship between anthropological field research - fieldwork - and anthropological writing - ethnographies. This course deals with issues of form, content and purpose in contemporary ethnographies. The status of ethnographic 'facts' and 'truth' is a central concern.
Prereq: Anthropology 3021 or 3031; 3311; 3811 or 3841 or 3851 or 3831; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 4401 SYMBOLS AND SOCIAL CATEGORIES (3cr)
This is an advanced course on the social construction of meaning and its structural and interactional consequences. It investigates the underpinnings of culture and the bases ofhuman social action.
Prereq: Anthropology 3021 or 3031; 3311; 3401 or 3421; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 4521 ECOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3cr)
An examination of the theoretical assumptions of ecological anthropology and its historical development, through case studies illustrating differing types of adaptions to the environment and differing relations between humans and nature. Current issues in land and resource management on the global and local levels will be examined, as will the role of anthropologists in environmental education and advocacy.
Prereq: Anthropology 3021 or 3031; 3311; 3811 or 3841 or 3851 or 3831; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 4901 ISSUES IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3cr)
A study of specific issues in Anthropology.
Prereq: Anthropology 3021or 3031; three additional 3000 level credits in Anthropology; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 4911 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3cr)
An advanced course which focuses on topics not covered by current course offerings in Anthropology, or topics not covered in depth in the courses offered.
Prereq: Anthropology 3021 or 3031; three additional credits in Anthropology; or permission of the Department.

ANTH 4990 HONOURS THESIS (6cr)
Prereq: Permission of the Department.

f) the addition of the following new courses:
ANTH 3321 FIELD COURSE IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3cr)
This course is designed to provide students with an intensive field experience, during which they pursue research on a topic to be chosen by the Instructor. As such, the course is not designed to be offered during normal term time, but is available to students through Continuing Education. Completion of ANTH 3301(Anthropological Research Methods) is recommended before registering for this course.
Prereq: Permission of the Department

ANTH 4531 CULTURAL ECOLOGY (3cr)
This course explores the relationship amongst human groups and their social, symbolic and physical surroundings. It discusses cultural systems as the means by which humans adapt to, interact with, and invest meaning into, their environments. Students will become familiar with current theoretical, methodological and applied issues in cultural ecology with special emphasis on traditional plant knowledge.
Prereq: three additional credits in Anthropology; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for ANTH 4531 if it has already been received for SOAN 4541.

g) new programme description for SOCIOLOGY as follows:
SOCIOLOGY
Sociology involves the study of people as they interact with one another in varied social structural, cultural, and historical contexts. Sociology provides information on the social world, introduces students to different perspectives on social life, and offers training in specific research skills. It expands our horizons, challenges us to think critically about the world around us, and prepares us to participate in that world.
First and second year sociology courses provide an overview of the discipline and an introduction to sociological analysis. Third year courses emphasize theoretical approaches, analytical methods, and their application to major substantive areas of sociological interest. Fourth year courses allow students to work with greater interdependence and in more depth on a range of sociological topics.

h) the Major and Honours in Sociology to be as follows:
The MAJOR AREA OF STUDY in Sociology is 60 credits earned as follows:
3 credits from Sociology 1001
3 credits from Social Science at the 1/2000 level
6 credits from Sociology at the 2000 level
3 credits from Sociology 3301
6 credits from Sociology 3001, 3011
12 credits from Sociology at the 3/4000 levels
6 credits from Sociology at the 4000 level
3 further credits in Sociology
18 credits from complementary courses in Social Science, Humanities, Arts and Letters, and Psychology, or Math 2311, 2321, 3310 chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor

HONOURS in Sociology (Thesis Option) is 66 credits earned as follows:
42 credits as in the first eight lines of the Major, plus: 18 credits from Sociology at the 3/4000 levels chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor
6 credits from Sociology 4990

HONOURS in Sociology (Course Work Option) is 66 credits earned as follows:
42 credits as in the first eight lines of the Major, plus:
24 credits from Sociology at the 3/4000 level, including 6 from the 4000 level, chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor.

i) the MINOR in Sociology to be as follows:
The MINOR in Sociology is 24 credits earned as follows:
3 credits from Sociology 1001
3 credits from Social Science at the 1/2000 level
6 credits from Sociology at the 2000 level
12 credits from Sociology at the 3/4000 levels, chosen in
consultation with the Program Advisor.

j) the following courses to be listed under SOCIOLOGY with the identifier SOCI:
SOCI 1001 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3cr)
The course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of Sociology. These concepts include social structure, culture, socialization, deviance, social control, social organization, structured social inequality, and social change. Extensive use is made of examples from the Canadian context.

SOCI 2201 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOCIALIZATION (3cr)
This course centres on the relationship between the individual and society. This fundamental sociological theme is considered, mainly using the symbolic interactionist perspective on socialization as a life-long process of learning, with continual implications for identity. The differences between primary, and secondary socialization will be the theme recurring throughout the course.
Prereq: Sociology 1001 and 3 credits in Social Science; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 2211 GENDER RELATIONS (3cr)
An introduction to the study of gender through an examination of the nature of gender relations. Major theories of the origin and consequence of gender inequality will also be considered. Issues such as reproduction, work, law, violence, and racism are addressed, using cross-cultural examples.
Prereq: Sociology 1001 and 3 credits in Social Science; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 2601 TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE (3 cr)
This is a course in the sociological analysis of the relationship between technology and social change. It surveys central conceptual and theoretical perspectives in the analysis of both technology and social change. In applying these perspectives particular emphasis will be placed on the development of modern society and its technologies.
Prereq: Sociology 1001 and 3 credits in Social Science; or Philosophy 1631,History 1621; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3001 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIOLOGY (3 cr)
A critical review of the perspectives developed in the first and second generations of sociology in Europe, with special emphasis on the ideas of Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3011 CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3 cr)
An over view of concepts, theoretical issues, and debates in recent sociological theory. The course examines the nature of functionalism and conflict theory, the rise of micro-sociological analysis, the challenges of feminism, the debate over postmodernism, and other contemporary theoretical developments.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; SOCI 3001; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3111 INEQUALITY IN CANADIAN SOCIETY (3 cr)
An analysis of social inequality in Canada, past and present. Such topics as the development of the Canadian class structure, income distribution, social mobility, educational opportunity, life chance differentials, gender inequality, ethnic inequality and class consciousness will be discussed.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3121 LANGUAGE AND ETHNICITY IN CANADA (3 cr)
An analysis of the official linguistic duality and ethnic plurality of Canadian Society. Focus will fall on the nature of these fundamental features of the society, and on their cause and consequence. Consideration will also be given to regional variations within Canada as well as comparisons with other societies. Particular attention will be paid to understanding the social-psychological, structural, and cultural consequence of linguistic and ethnic diversity within Canadian society.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3301 SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS (3cr)
This is a course in sociological research methodology, including a consideration of questions of social epistemology and research design. Students will gain practical experience in doing social research through the conducting of surveys, participant observation, content analysis, case studies, and other techniques.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3431 CRITICAL MEDIA ANALYSIS (3 cr)
An advanced research course on the media-based control of information and dissemination of ideologies in modern society. The course will examine issues of ownership and control of the media and the social construction of news. Students will examine in detail current theoretical debates in cultural studies and media analysis.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3441 SOCIOLOGY OF KNOWLEDGE (3 cr)
This course focuses on the relationship between ideas and their social cultural contexts. The course will critically examine various forms of knowledge, including common sense, scientific knowledge, and feminist epistemology.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3451 DYNAMICS OF POPULAR CULTURE (3 cr)
An investigation of the process and forms of contemporary popular culture. Students will be introduced to the major theoretical debates in the field of popular culture. In addition, the course will examine the development of popular cultural expression.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3521 COMMUNITIES (3 cr)
A review of the sociological literature on rural, small-town, and urban social organization with special emphasis on the notion of "community" in Canadian society.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3601 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (3 cr)
An analysis of the social processes associated with science and technology. The course will consider such topics as: the social dynamics of scientific and technical communities; the social processes of technical invention, diffusion, and control; and the role of technology in the workplace and the household.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or twelve credits from Sociology 1001, 2411, 2601, Philosophy 1651, History 1621; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3611 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROVERSIES (3 cr)
A course in the sociology of environmental controversies with particular attention to the social processes involved in the genesis, development, maintenance, containment, and decay of environmental controversies. This includes a consideration of the role of a range of social factors in controversies, including: science, technology, the media, public constituencies, the law, public hearings, environmental assessments, and bureaucracies.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3631 SOCIOLOGY OF CYBERSPACE (3 cr)
A course in the sociology of cyberspace, considering the social structural, cultural, and interactional dimensions of cyberspace and the information society. Cyberspace will be treated in the broader context of the role of information in society, and the theories of the relationship between communication technologies and social structures. The usefulness of the term cyberspace as well as its commercial hype and pop cultural status will be examined.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3701 LAW IN CANADIAN SOCIETY (3 cr)
This course examines the structure and variation of law in its social context in general and with particular reference to Canadian society. The differences and similarities in legal systems in societies and the major trends in the development of law in western society are a focus of the course. The relationship between the structure of law and social order is discussed in relation to a range of topics which may include crime, conflict resolution, social change, administration and economic change.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 3911 INTERMEDIATE SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY (3 cr)
An intermediate course which focuses on topics not covered by current course offerings in Sociology, or topics not covered in depth in the courses offered.
Prereq: Nine credits in Sociology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 4001 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3 cr)
An advanced discussion of sociological theory based on major works of selected sociologists. Prereq: Sociology 3001, 3011, 3301; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 4031 FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES (3 cr)
This advanced seminar course examines the nature of feminist methodological approaches and theoretical analyses. Students will explore feminist contributions on a variety of issues.
Prereq: Sociology 3001, 3011, 3301; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 4101 CLASS, STATUS AND PARTY (3 cr)
An advanced discussion of the economic, social and political dimensions of structured social inequality. Canadian content will be used where appropriate.
Prereq: Sociology 3001, 3301 and three additional 3000 level credits in Sociology; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 4201 SOCIAL INTERACTION (3 cr)
This advanced course examines the theoretical underpinnings of approaches taken to understanding social interaction and critically evaluates such approaches as symbolic interactionism, phenomenology and behaviourism.
Prereq: Sociology 3001, 3301 and three additional 3000 level credits in Sociology; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 4511 SOCIAL ORDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE (3 cr)
An advanced seminar on the nature and maintenance of social order in society. The course examines the way in which the combination of coercion and consent leads to the maintenance of power on the part of the elite groups, and he suppression of dissent from other groups. In addition, strategies for social change are assessed sociologically.
Prereq: Sociology 3001, 3301 and three additional 3000 level credits in Sociology; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 4531 EDUCATION AND SOCIETY (3 cr)
A research seminar in the sociology of education in Canada. Topics covered include educational credentialism; education and social mobility; access to post-secondary education; the increasing significance of professionalism; educational institutions; and educational subcultures.
Prerequisites: Sociology 3001, 3301 and three additional 3000 level credits in Sociology; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 4601 THE SOCIAL DYNAMICS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (3 cr)
An advanced course in science and technology studies.
Prerequisites: Sociology 3001, 3301; or nine credits from 3601, 3611, Geography 3211, Philosophy 2511, 3511; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 4901 ISSUES IN SOCIOLOGY (3 cr)
A study of specific issues in Sociology or Anthropology.
Prereq: Sociology 3001, 3301 and three additional 3000 level credits in Sociology; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 4911 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY (3 cr)
An advanced course which focusses on topics not covered by current course offerings in Sociology, or topics not covered in depth in the courses offered.
Prereq: Sociology 3001, 3301 and three additional 3000 level credits in Sociology; or permission of the Department.

SOCI 4990 HONOURS THESIS (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission of the Department.

k) the addition of the following new course:
SOCI 3331 FIELD COURSE IN SOCIOLOGY (3 cr)
This course is designed to provide students with an intensive field experience, during which they pursue research on a topic to be chosen by the Instructor. As such, the course is not designed to be offered during normal term time, but is available to students through Continuing Education. Completion of SOCI 3301(Sociological Research Methods) is recommended before registering for this course.
Prereq: Permission of the Department

I. Newbould asked whether the recommendations involved anything more than course title changes corresponding to the division of the Anthropology and Sociology programmes. B. Fleming responded that the opportunity had been taken to make numerous revisions as needed. J. vanderLeest expressed disappointment that the existing course on archaeological techniques taught on campus had not been considered for incorporation into the Anthropology programme and noted that there were four different special topics courses listed within the two programmes which seemed excessive. B. Fleming responded that the issue of the archaeology course appears to have been overlooked and that future discussion would be useful. The special topics courses are not part of the regular rotation of courses and rather than using one number with multiple sections, the recommended change provided a more transparent administrative solution. N. Ralph noted that Sociology 4990 should be listed as a 6 credit course while R. Hawkes questioned whether the pre-requisite for Anthropology 3321 (Field Course) should include Anthropology 3301 rather than having this course referred to in a note only. P. Ennals indicated that Academic Matters had considered this and had inserted the recommendation, being aware that this course may generate a more diverse audience. On question put, the motion CARRIED.

COMMERCE
P. Ennals moved, seconded N. Ralph, that the recommended changes to the Commerce programme as follows be approved.
a) changes to the Bachelor of Commerce Degree Programme as follows:

7.30 COMMERCE DEGREE PROGRAMME
In order to qualify for a B.Comm. degree, a student must complete:
1. 120 credits including
2. A minimum of 42 credits from the 3/4000 level,
3. the Commerce Degree Core Programme requirements, and
4. those courses which satisfy the requirements for one of the following:
a. one of the Major Areas of Study described below, or
b. a Specially Approved Major Area of Study, or
c. two Minors from disciplines other than Commerce as specified in the B.A. and/or B.Sc. regulations, or
d. a general B.Comm. with no Major Area of Study.

7.30.1 ELECTIVES ON BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE OR ON BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH MAJOR OR MINOR IN COMMERCE
1. Economics 3201, 3211, 3521, 3601, 3711, 3921, 4501, 4511, 4700, 4811, 4821, 4990, Computer Science 3851 and Religious Studies 3951, 3961 are Commerce electives for students taking a Bachelor of Commerce or a Bachelor of Arts with Major or Minor in Commerce.

b) changes to the Majors offered by the Commerce Programme as follows:
7.31.1 ACCOUNTING
Students wishing to complete a Major in Accounting are required to complete, in addition to the Commerce Core courses listed above, the following twelve credits:
Commerce 2121, Commerce 3111, Commerce 3121, Commerce 3141
Students must also complete:
A. 6 credits from the following:
Commerce 3131, Commerce 3151, Commerce 3161, Commerce 3431, Commerce 4101, Commerce 4131
B. 9 credits in Commerce at the 3/4000 level, not more than three from their Major area (See A above); and
C. 48 elective credits, no more than six in Commerce.

7.31.2 MARKETING
Students wishing to complete a Major in Marketing are required to complete, in addition to the Core courses listed above, the following twelve credits:
Commerce 2211, Commerce 3211, Commerce 4231, Commerce 4201
Students must also complete:
A. Six credits from the following:
Commerce 3231, Commerce 3251, Commerce 3241, Commerce 3261, Commerce 4241
B. 9 credits in Commerce at the 3/4000 level, not more than three from their Major Area (See A above), and,
C. 48 elective credits, no more than 6 in Commerce.

c) the addition of the following new course:
COMM 2361 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3cr)
An introduction to issues relating to the planning and launching of one’s own small enterprise. The course touches upon business topics and principles directly relevant to small enterprise startup. Topics covered include business planning, market opportunity assessment, competitive environment, cash management, debt financing, legal organization of a business, taxation of a small business, legal and regulatory framework, operational planning, and managing employees. This is a course intended as an elective for students in degree programmes other than the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Arts with a Major or Honours in Commerce.
Prereq: Second year standing in the university or two years of prior full time work experience.
Note: Not available for credit for students who have completed either Commerce 1001, or Commerce 3361. This course is not available for credit for students in the Bachelor of Commerce programme or the Bachelor of Arts with a Major or Honours in Commerce.

d) changes to the General B. Comm as follows:

7.32 GENERAL B.COMM. WITH NO MAJOR AREA OF STUDY
Students wishing to complete a Bachelor of Commerce with no Major Area of Study must complete, in addition to the Core courses listed above:
A. 27 Commerce credits, and
B. 48 elective credits , no more than 6 in Commerce.

e) renumbering of the following courses:
COMM 3331 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR II to
COMM 2311 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR II (3cr)

COMM 4251 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS to
COMM 3261 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (3cr)

COMM 4211 SERVICES AND NON PROFIT MARKETING to
COMM 3241 SERVICES AND NON PROFIT MARKETING (3cr)

COMM 3221 MARKETING RESEARCH to
COMM 4231 MARKETING RESEARCH (3cr)

COMM 4151 AUDITING to
COMM 3161 AUDITING (3cr)

f) changes to the following prerequisites:
COMM 3100/4100 series - ACCOUNTING
COMM 2101 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 1001 or; 9 credits from the following: Math 1111, Econ 1001, Econ 1011, Computer Science (a maximum of 3 credits in Computer Science); or permission of the Department.
COMM 3161 INTRODUCTION TO AUDITING (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 2121 Introduction to Financial Accounting II; or permission of the Department.
COMM 3141 ACCOUNTING THEORY (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 2121 Introduction to Financial Accounting II; or permission of the Department.

COMM 3200/4200 SERIES - MARKETING
COMM 2201 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 1001 or; 9 credits from the following: Math 1111, Econ 1001, Econ 1011, Computer Science (a maximum of 3 credits in Computer Science); or permission of the Department.
COMM 3251 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 2211 Marketing Management; or permission of the Department.
COMM 3261 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 2211 Marketing Management; or permission of the Department.
COMM 3241 SERVICES AND NON PROFIT MARKETING (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 2211 Marketing Management; or permission of the Department.
COMM 4231 MARKETING RESEARCH (3cr)
Prereq: Math 2321 or Econ 2701 and Fourth year standing in the Commerce Program, plus 6 credits in the 3200/4200 series; or permission of the Department.

COMM 3300/4300 SERIES - MANAGEMENT/ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY
COMM 2301 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR I (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 1001 or; 9 credits from the following: Math 1111, Econ 1001, Econ 1011, Computer Science (a maximum of 3 credits in Computer Science); or permission of the Department.
COMM 4331 MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 3341 Organizational Theory; or permission of the Department.

I. Newbould vacated the chair and P. Ennals assumed it. N. Ralph explained the core requirements and noted that the recommended changes in programme requirements would broaden the scope of the programme by increasing the courses required from outside Commerce. Further, the new course was designed to serve non-Commerce students while other adjustments had been made to the level of existing courses to provide better flow and more consistent pre-requisites. H. Matthews asked whether Commerce students were required to take Distribution requirements and N. Ralph replied that this had not been considered necessary. P. Ennals noted that Academic Matters had considered this also and may discuss it further. Amid further debate, quorum was called and found to be wanting.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:01pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert E. Summerby-Murray
Secretary of the Senate