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1 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE FACULTY BOARD A meeting of Faculty Board will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies Building KINHST 101 AGENDA 1. Adoption of the Agenda 2. Approval of the Minutes The Minutes of January 23, 2015 have been posted. 3. Business Arising from the Minutes 4. Arts and Science Undergraduate Society Report 5. Dean s Report 6. Question Period 7. Communications 8. Draft Proposal for Closure of Theology Programs, School of Religion Appendix A for information and discussion 9. Proposal for the Department of Drama and the School of Music to become the School of Drama and Music - Notice of Motion Appendix B for information 10. Curriculum Committee Omnibus Report IV Appendix C - for approval Mr. Ableson will move that the Omnibus Report Part IV be approved." 11. Minor Modification - Change to Spanish Language and Literature Program Name Hispanic Studies Appendix D for approval Mr. Ableson will move that the Minor Modification - Change of the Spanish Language and Literature Plan Names to Hispanic Studies be approved. 12. Arts Graduate Council Curriculum Submission Report Appendix E for approval Ms. Naaman will move that the Arts Graduate Council Curriculum Submission Report January, 2015 be approved. 13. Other Business Richard Ascough Chair Faculty Board Patrick Costigan Secretary Faculty Board Page 1 of 30

2 Proposal for Closure of Theology Programs School of Religion, Queen s University at Kingston DRAFT (Jan. 28, 2015) Key Contacts: Susan Mumm, Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science: 32446; susan.mumm@queensu.ca Gordon Smith, Vice-Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science: 32448; gordon.smith@queensu.ca Richard Ascough, Director, School of Religion: 33174; rsa@queensu.ca Programs Under Consideration for Closure: Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) a degree program in the academic study of theology, for the purpose of enhancing one s understanding of the Christian life and witness and/or as the first step towards further graduate studies. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) a program designed to prepare persons for leadership responsibilities in designated ministries within congregations and other settings. Applicants must have a three-year baccalaureate degree (B.A.) or equivalent. Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) The same program of study as the M.Div. degree, but for applicants that do not have B.A. degree or equivalent but have completed one full year (or the equivalent of 5 full-year courses) of an undergraduate degree program. Preamble: A decline in enrolment numbers over the past ten years indicates that the Theology programs at Queen s University are no longer viable. Applications to Theology programs are declining at other schools across North America, although they are falling off more dramatically at Queen s. The School s goal to provide a solid, challenging, fulfilling program to all students and to have a strong cohort of students contributing to the academic culture no longer seems possible. Important Relevant Facts: From 1912 the School of Religion (with its Theology programs) was an independent but affiliated institution at Queen s University, with its own Board of Management and tenured faculty positions. Full integration with Queen s University took place on May 1, All three Theology programs currently sit in limbo, not ever having been approved through the HECO or QUQAP processes. While this is true of all such Theology programs provincially, and is linked to their being the historic programs for the founding of many universities (including Queen s), the province is moving towards requiring Theology programs to undergo the HECO process for approval of new programs. It was the initial Page 2 of 30

3 paperwork for this process in 2012 that triggered the conversations about the nonsustainability of Theology programs at Queen s (see further below under Rationale ). Although two of the programs have the title Masters they are not considered graduate programs at Queen s University and thus do not reside in SGS (students in these programs are funded at the undergraduate BIU level, as provincially mandated). No extant tenure or tenure-track faculty positions and no extant staff positions will be lost due to the closure of the Theology programs. The School currently has no continuing adjunct appointments. The School of Religion has a strong undergraduate program in Religious Studies and a growing MA program in Religious Studies. Neither of these programs is under threat and in fact stand to be strengthened once Theology programs are closed and faculty and staff resources are redirected to these ongoing programs. Summary of Relevant Background Data: Theology programs at the School of Religion have experienced chronically low enrolments over the past decade, and a sharp decrease in the past four years; only one part-time student was accepted in 2013 across all the Theology programs, and she chose not to come to Queen s to begin her program for personal reasons. Theology programs FTE student enrolment has for some years been less than half of what is required to make the programs financially sustainable. The School of Religion has spent considerable time and energy over the past decade attempting to recruit students to the Theology programs but continued to experience declining enrolments. Such efforts are presented below under Rationale. Published reports indicate that the market for Theology degrees is declining across North America, especially among programs that are linked with mainline Christian denominations, as is the case with the School of Religion, which is linked historically to The United Church of Canada. A number of published reports suggest that the future of Theology programs, especially the Master of Divinity, is very much in question. In January 2014, the Dean of Arts and Science announced the temporary suspension of admissions to Theology programs at Queen s as of January 1, Page 3 of 30 2

4 Procedure Followed in Temporarily Suspending Admissions to Theology Programs: After consultation with a range of stakeholders, the Dean decided to suspend temporarily new admissions to the Theology programs Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, and Bachelor of Theology at Queen s University as of January 1, In order to arrive at this decision, the Dean undertook the following steps: The Dean ensured that there were opportunities for affected individuals and groups to provide input into the decision; the Director of the School of Religion discussed the possible temporary suspension with students currently enrolled in Theology programs (Oct. 8, 2013) and with Theology program alumni/ae at their annual conference (Oct. 22, 2013) and contacted leaders within The United Church of Canada, executives in the programs accrediting body (The Association of Theological Schools), and major donors to the programs. The Dean ensured that alternatives to temporarily suspending admissions to the programs had been explored by discussing in detail the recruitment efforts undertaken at the School of Religion over the past decade, and especially in the past four years, all of which did not result in any increase in enrolments; in fact, enrolments continued to decline. The Dean explained to the affected individuals and groups, including Arts & Science Faculty Board (Oct. 11 and Nov. 8, 2013) and Senate (Oct. 29, 2013), the lack of feasibility of these alternatives. The Dean ensured that a temporary suspension would have no effect on other academic and non-academic units at Queen s, since no other departments cross-list Theology courses. The Dean analysed the impact a temporary suspension might have on the equity goals of the Academic Unit/Faculty/University and ensured that these goals would continue to be met since no tenured or tenure-track faculty members or staff members in the School of Religion will lose their position; all full-time employees will continue to work in support of the School s growing Religious Studies programs. At the Arts and Science Faculty Board meeting on November 29, 2013, and at Senate on December 2, 2013, Dean Susan Mumm conveyed her decision to suspended temporarily (for two years) new admissions to the Theology programs Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, and Bachelor of Theology at Queen s University as of January 1, Work Undertaken During the Temporary Suspension of Admissions to Theology Programs: During the academic year, the School of Religion continued to offer the full complement of Theology courses necessary to meet the program requirements of all currently enrolled full-time students. The School also worked individually with part-time students to forge a plan for the completion of their studies, either at Queen s or elsewhere. Temporarily suspending admissions to Theology programs has given the School the time it needs to explore other ways to foster academic engagement with Theology at Queen s. The Director of the Page 4 of 30 3

5 School of Religion has continued to consult with a wide range of stakeholders, a process that began in summer With the announcement of the temporary suspension of admissions, the conversations focused on alternative possibilities and the implications of the closure of Theology programs. The following groups have been consulted and conversations will continue up to the submission of the proposal for closure to Senate: Currently Enrolled Students: There are ongoing conversations on the implications of the closure of Theology programs and the School is working with each student individually to ensure program completion before August Faculty: There are ongoing conversations along with discussions at the School s Committee on Religious Studies and Curriculum Committee. Faculty members who regularly teach courses in the Theology programs are developing new courses to be offered in the undergraduate and graduate programs in Religious Studies. Staff: The School employs two Administrative Assistants, one of whom works to support Theology programs as part of her duties. She has been working in conjunction with the Director of the School and the Chair of Theology to ensure that students are aware of the possible closure of Theology programs and that all external stakeholders have been contacted (see below). Once the Theology programs are closed, she will undertake other administrative duties at the School, including those associated with the development of a centre. Other Academic Units: The closure of the Theology programs has opened up conversations with other units/faculties to explore expanding cooperative course offerings at the undergraduate and graduate level (e.g., Nursing). In the past, very few non-theology students have enrolled in Theology courses, and those that do are usually Religious Studies undergraduate majors. Administrative Units at Queen s: The Student Awards Office is aware of the suspension and potential closure of Theology programs at Queen s and the anticipated changes that this will entail. Likewise, the Registrar s Office and Financial Services are aware of the impact the suspension and closure will have on their interaction with the School of Religion. Advancement is fully apprised and has been working closely with the School to ensure that all donors are aware of the changes taking place. Theology Alumni/ae Association: The Director of the School of Religion discussed the implications of possible program closure with Theology alumni/ae at their annual conference at Queen s on Oct. 21, This group was particularly excited about the development of some sort of centre or institute that will promote public engagement with religion and Theology at Queen s without offering degree-granting programs (a priority towards which the School continues to work actively). The United Church of Canada: Theology programs at Queen s have historic connections with The United Church of Canada. Most (albeit not all) former students have been linked to the UCC and until 2010 the UCC provided some funding to the School of Religion and continues to provide partial funding to some UCC students in the M.Div. program. The Director of the School has apprised local and national leaders within the administration of Page 5 of 30 4

6 the UCC of the implications of program suspension and closure of Theology programs. In addition, the Director discussed the possible closure of Queen s Theology programs at the annual meeting of the Deans and Principals of all ten academic institutions affiliated with the UCC, which took place on Dec. 6, 2013, in Montreal. Although sympathy was expressed, no encouragement to remain open was offered, in all likelihood due to the recognition that ten schools in the UCC network is not sustainable and Queen s loss is another intuition s gain. The Association of Theological Schools, the School s external accrediting body for Theology programs: Following the cyclical review conducted by the ATS in , the ATS Board of Commissioners expressed considerable concern about low enrolments in Theology programs and required the School to demonstrate the means of maintaining a sufficient community of learning. The School responded by letter on December 16, 2013, by noting plans to suspend temporarily admissions to Theology programs, and indicated the possibility that these programs may be closed. In response, and in further s throughout 2014, the ATS has expressed their understanding of the situation, given the institutional data they are tracking for Theology programs throughout North America. Institutional Donors: Some churches and religious foundations contribute regularly to operations and/or Theology student bursary funds, and all have been contacted by letter (and sometimes a follow-up phone call) to apprise them of the situation and strategize for alternative ways they can support the School in the event of the termination of Theology programs. In addition, the School did hold a large grant ($1M) from the Lilly Endowment Inc. for a program at the School of Religion aimed at long-term recruitment of high school youth into Theology programs, which ended in In Fall of that year, the Director of the School met in Indianapolis with executives from the Endowment to explain the current state of student enrolment at the School and highlight the failure of many initiatives, including that funded by Lilly, to increase overall enrolments at the School. Major individual donors: The Director of QSR has met individually with many major donors to the School, and contacted others via letter (sometimes with a follow-up phone call) to apprise them of the situation and strategize for alternative ways they can support the School in the event of the termination of Theology programs. Other donors: All other donors (mostly Theology alumni/ae and friends) have been receiving regular communications from the School that note the current situation (including the temporary suspension of admissions) and the priority plans for moving forward, particularly alternative offerings that do not involve degree granting programs (a centre ). Such communication has taken place through a general letter sent to all alumni/ae and friends (June 2014), and in every thank you letter sent to individual donors when a contribution is received. Among donors there is a general acceptance of the situation that has led the School to the position of Theology program suspension and possible program cessation, yet there is also widespread support for alternative means of engaging Theology at Queen s. Many small donations have continued to flow to the School, despite the challenges faced. Page 6 of 30 5

7 Direct Responses to Senate s Policy and Procedures Document: A. Rationale for the Closure Having noted a trend towards declining enrolments in Theology programs over a decade ago, the School of Religion undertook extensive recruitment efforts, including: Hiring a Recruitment & Development Officer from Sending staff to recruitment workshops and seminars Redesigning the School s website Deploying targeted advertisements, brochures, and s Holding bi-annual Open Houses Undertaking extensive conversations with leaders in The United Church of Canada s Head Office and with members of local UCC education committees Attending school fairs and UCC annual conferences. Despite these efforts, student enrolments remained at around 23 full-time equivalent (FTE) through In , The United Church of Canada cut its funding to Queen s Theology programs, and while the financial impact was minimal, incorrect rumors spread that the programs were closing and the School s FTE dropped to 16. In response, in 2010 the School re-formatted its Theology programs so that the M.Div./B.Th. could be completed in 24 months and the M.T.S. in 16 months, significantly reducing the time students would be in school. Three-hour seminar courses were clustered into 3 or 4 consecutive weekdays to reduce the time needed for students to be on campus, and some courses were offered in intensive formats. Finally, generous bursaries were offered to potential students. Despite these efforts, the FTE continued to hover around As a requirement of the reintegration of the School of Religion with Queen s University in May 2012, Theology programs were to go through the Queen s University Quality Assurance Process (QUQAP) as new programs. The initial report for the Theology programs was drafted in Fall That process demonstrated concretely that the Theology programs were not financially sustainable at their current enrolment levels and needed to attract more students; using the budget template it was clear that 30 FTE students are required in the Theology programs. The Dean and Associate Deans of SGS agreed with the School s recommendation that the QUQAP process for Theology programs not move forward at that time and that more work on the financial sustainability of the programs be undertaken. In Winter 2012, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed by the then Principal of the School of Religion, the Dean of Arts and Science, and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, granting the School another two years to review their Theology programs and increase their enrolments. Despite the School s best efforts to recruit students, enrolments in Theology programs continued to decline and the faculty and staff involved in the Theology programs held many meetings in the academic year to discuss the viability of the programs and the implication of various modifications. The Dean of SGS and the Associate Dean and Dean of FAS were apprised along the way. Despite three intake opportunities (January, May, September) Page 7 of 30 6

8 and a few offers of admission that included significant bursary support, only one offer of admission was accepted by one part-time student in calendar year 2013, and subsequently she chose not to attend for personal reasons. In June 2013, there was agreement among the faculty and staff involved in the Theology programs that the programs could not continue in their current state due to the lack of enrolments, nor could any program changes be made to the current programs to attract more students. It was unanimously decided to approach the Dean with a recommendation to consider suspending admissions into the Theology programs offered through the School of Religion. In early August 2013 this recommendation was brought to the Dean of Arts and Science, and to the Principal and Provost of Queen s in early September At all levels the rationale for the recommendation was affirmed. In late January 2014 the Dean of Arts and Science announced the temporary suspension of admissions to Theology programs as of January 1, In the interim, the School has continued to have conversations about the Theology programs and can see no avenue for attracting significantly more students into Theology programs at Queen s. Thus, in providing her first year interim report to FAS Faculty Board (Jan. 23, 2015) and Senate (Jan. 27, 2015), as per the Senate Procedures Following a Decision to Temporarily Suspend Admissions, the Dean announced her intention To consider closure of Programs in accordance with the Senate approved Policy and Procedures for the closure of Academic Programs (Undergraduate or Graduate). B. Impacts on, and plans for accommodation of, any students currently enrolled in the Program With the decision to suspend temporarily Theology program admissions, the School of Religion committed to offer a full complement of Theology courses until August 2015 in order to ensure that full-time students currently enrolled in the programs would fulfill the requirements of their degrees as planned. The School has also worked individually with part-time students to forge a plan for their studies. There are currently 13 active students and 6 very part-time or inactive students enrolled in Theology programs. Of the 13 remaining active students, 5 will graduate in April and 4 will graduate in Fall There are 2 students currently finishing their Research Essays and 1 that is completing a language requirement in order to graduate. These students are being encouraged to finish their degree requirements as soon as possible. None of them need to take more courses at the School of Religion itself. There is very part-time student who takes courses irregularly and has completed less than 50% of her program requirements. She has been contacted and encouraged to transfer to another institution or withdraw from the program. This leaves only 1 student who may not complete his degree requirements at Queen s. This particular student was admitted to the program on a full-time basis and a year ago was apprised of his need to continue to take a full-time load in order to finish his degree should the School no longer offer courses after August Nevertheless, he Page 8 of 30 7

9 chose to take a part-time load. The School is working with him to devise a plan for completing the missing credits at other institutions. Thus, the School is confident that almost all Theology students will complete their degree requirements by August 2015 (assuming they take the courses offered in Winter 2015 and Summer 2015) and thus almost all students will be able to graduate at Fall 2015 convocation, at the latest. The exceptions are the very part-time, virtually inactive, students (for whom see C, below) and the single individual student that chose to go against the advice of the Chair of Theology and reduce his load to part-time. C. Impacts on program(s) students may transfer into in order to complete their degree Historically, Theology students cannot transfer into other programs within Queen s due to the nature of Theology programs focus of study and its ambiguous status as neither an undergraduate or a graduate program (as noted above). In terms of transfer to other institutions, there are only a handful of very part-time students enrolled in Theology programs (taking one course every couple of years or so, thus almost inactive) that have been contacted about the closure of Theology programs and encouraged to seek transfer to other institutions or withdraw from their program. Such transfer will have no negative impact on these other institutions and will help their tuition revenue, should such students decide to transfer. D. Impacts on time-to-completion No students have been slowed in their progress towards degree completion by the decisions made by the School, and a few part-time students have accelerated their course completion rate in order to graduate by Fall E. Impacts on staff and faculty members involved in the delivery of the Program No tenure-track or tenured faculty members or staff will lose their position as a result of the closure of Theology programs at Queen s. The School of Religion has a strong undergraduate program in Religious Studies and a growing MA program in Religious Studies, so faculty and staff resources will be redirected to these ongoing programs. This will, however, mean that some duties of one staff position will change somewhat. It also means that some faculty members who previously taught in both the Theology and the Religious Studies programs will now undertake all their teaching in the Religious Studies programs. F. Impacts on the nature and quality of the Unit s programs of study The recent report (2014) of the external reviewers for the School s Cyclical Program Review of the undergraduate and graduate programs in Religious Studies was extremely positive, offering only a few recommendations for improvement and especially noting the many strengths of these programs. They particularly commented that they were impressed this could be sustained so well with shrinking resources and such a small faculty complement. The closing of the Theology programs means that there will be the equivalent of about 2.5 FTE faculty resources Page 9 of 30 8

10 available to contribute to the Religious Studies programs. This can only serve to strengthen and grow already viable and vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs at Queen s. G. Impacts on other cognate units and inter-institutional agreements/contracts (if applicable) N/A H. Impacts on shared services and/or resources There will be negligible impact on shared services and resources. The library acquisitions for the Theology programs were predominantly resources for the academic study of Christianity, which will continue to serve faculty and students in the Religious Studies programs. I. Impact on the equity goals of the Academic Unit/Faculty/University Since no faculty or staff positions will be lost, there will be no impact on the equity goals at Queen s. Of the eight tenured faculty members, four are women and four are men (there are no non-tenured regular faculty members at the School). Both administrative assistants are women. The School has no faculty members or staff that self-identify as Aboriginal, persons with disabilities, or as a visible minority. J. Impacts on the overall academic mission of Queen's University The School of Religion s undergraduate and graduate programs in Religious Studies continue to be in full alignment with the four pillars of the University s Academic Plan, as outlined in the School s recent CPR documentation, and affirmed by the responses of the Dean of Arts and Science, the Dean of SGS, and the external reviewers. The closure of the Theology program does, however, have some implications for Queen s historic identity, since the University was founded in 1841 by Presbyterians in Canada primarily to educate men for Christian ministry. Larger educational visions did, of course, expand its horizons, including more programs and the admission of women, and, in 1912, the creation of Queen s University. Nevertheless, the loss of Theology programs represents the loss of one of the foundational programs at Queen s. The School itself is actively addressing this issue. We are progressing in our development of a centre that will promote public engagement with religion and Theology, in part as a means to preserve the heritage of Theology at Queen s. The centre will broaden the School s educational mission through public events open to the wider community, including clergy and students. A key part of this vision is the regular delivery of lectures, one of which took place towards the end of September when we hosted Pope Tawadros II, the leader of the Egyptian Coptic Church, who spoke to a packed audience of 900 persons in Grant Hall. More recently, the School cosponsored a well-attended symposium on Rembrandt and Religion: Jews, Christians, and the Bible in the Art of Rembrandt and his Circle, which was linked to the exhibition of recent acquisitions of paintings from Rembrandt s Circle at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. For Page 10 of 30 9

11 the Winter 2015 semester, we have some small conferences planned, one on defining religion (March 6-7), another on Islam (March 13-14), and a third on the plight of aboriginal women and girls (with the local MPP on March 19). As the School navigates its shift in identity through the loss of Theology programs it continues to fundraise for this priority, and currently has considerable funds in place to move forward with offering more non-degree opportunities for engaging with Theology and Religious Studies to students, scholars, and the general public. K. Combined or Joint Programs N/A Page 11 of 30 10

12 Proposal for a New Unit in the Faculty of Arts and Science: The School of Drama and Music Process and Rationale The idea of combining arts units began in 2009 when a discussion paper on a proposed School of Creative Arts was brought to the departments of Art, Drama, Film and Media, and Music. Two Town Hall meetings open to all faculty, staff and DSC members were held in the academic year to discuss and brainstorm possibilities. Over the next three years, several working groups addressed various options, reporting regularly back to their respective departments for further input. The questions of shared administration with other arts units and collaborative teaching opportunities were also addressed at departmental meetings and retreats. The Department of Drama and the School of Music found though this process that we shared many common goals and a Steering Committee for a proposed combined unit with music and drama was then formed in October This group met weekly until the two units participated in a joint Retreat on December where further discussion led to a motion to form a combined unit. The motion was voted on in both units during the week of January and passed in both units. Although there are a number of objectives and benefits to the music and drama units merging, the primary rational is two-fold: 1) The resultant shared governance including a single Director, shared committee work and elimination of redundant activities will benefit both units now and in the future. 2) The new unit will facilitate and expedite opportunities for numerous shared initiatives including team-taught courses, a range of joint curriculum innovations, performances and events, and the potential for graduate or certificate programs There is already some overlap between the School of Music and Department of Drama including one co-taught course (MUSC 373 Musical Theatre Practicum), past and current creative collaborations between faculty members, and interaction between our student bodies through QMT (Queen s Music Theatre Club). Furthermore, the combination of musical and theatrical performance has not only a widespread global history but is also simultaneously rich with the promise of innovation. Part of that promise lies in the state of the art form itself, which is currently undergoing a redefinition as it enjoys a rapid international expansion and embraces new forms of cultural exchange. But another part of that promise arises because, whereas historically drama and music have been separate areas of scholarship only too rarely informing one another, dialogue between these scholarly fields is now increasing. We seek, therefore, to create a modern, prestigious, forward-looking unit that is better able to respond to the emerging practices and careers in arts and education professions outside the university. Page 12 of 30

13 It is crucial to note that all our degree plans (which include the Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Arts Honours and General Plans in each of Drama and Music) will continue to exist within the new unit, and we believe they will be enhanced and strengthened. The new School will definitely allow for more effective recruitment to all degree plans, with all potential new initiatives undergoing thorough collegial discussion and following due process before moving forward. The Bachelor of Music, as a direct entry program, will retain its audition process with its attendant performance standards, while proposed new courses will attract students into the BA plans. We also anticipate that as a larger unit, both drama and music programs will be able to benefit from increased influence and profile within the Faculty of Arts and Science and the university. To make sure that there is a smooth transition from the existing units into the new School, a Transition Committee with subcommittees examining questions of governance, communication, and recruitment will be ongoing. An Interim Director and Interim Associate Director will work together to make sure that the cultures, value systems, and unique administrative needs of all the degree plans are respected and represented. There will be appropriate faculty, staff and student representation during the process. We therefore recommend the proposed School of Drama and Music be approved by Faculty Board, and then move on to SCAD and Senate. Respectfully Submitted, Craig Walker, PhD Professor and Head Department of Drama Margaret Walker, PhD ARCT Associate Professor and Director School of Music Page 13 of 30

14 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT lv February 13, 2015 COURSE ADDITIONS Dept. Subject Catalog Number New Units New Title BIOL BIOL Biotechnology and Society Transcript Title New Description New Notes Biotechnology and Society The contributions and effects of biotechnology on humanity will be explored from the perspective of their impacts on society including moral and ethical issues. Biotechnological contributions to society to be explored will include those in medicine, industry, and agriculture. New Prerequisite New Corequisite New Exclusion None. BIOL 205/3.0 None No more than 3.0 units from BIOL 360/3.0; BIOL 507/3.0. Learning Hours 120(36L;12T;72P) Dept. Subject Catalog Number New Units Topics? CLST CLST The Iron Age to the End of the Persian Wars New Title Transcript Title New Description New Notes Iron Age to the Persian Wars Study of the period from the formation of Greek civilization following the collapse of the Bronze Palace Culture until the end Persian Wars (479 BCE). Topics may include the development of the polis and its institutions, Greek colonization, the tyrants and the beginnings of Athenian democracy, and conflict with the Persian Empire. None New Prerequisite New Exclusion Learning Hours CLST 200/3.0 or Department. No more than 3.0 units from CLST 330/3.0; CLST 332/ (36L;90P) CLST CLST The Rise of the Athenian Empire to the End of the Peloponnesian War Athenian Empire to Pelpnsn War Study of the rise of Athenian power from the end of the Persian Wars in 479 BCE, and the conflict between Athens and Sparta along with their allies during the Peloponnesian War ( BCE). Topics may include the Delian League and Athenian imperialism, development of radical democracy in Athens, and causes and effects of the Peloponnesian War. None CLST 200/3.0 or Department. No more than 3.0 units from CLST 330/3.0; CLST 333/ (36L;90P) Page 14 of 30

15 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT lv February 13, 2015 Dept. Subject Catalog Number New Units Topics? CLST CLST Fourth Century Greece to the Death of Alexander CLST CLST The Hellenistic Successor Kingdoms to the Death of Cleopatra New Title Transcript Title New Description New Notes 4thCentury Greece to Alexander HellenisticKngdms to Cleopatra Study of Greek history in the century following the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404 BCE. Topics may include the crisis and renewal of the Greek polis; the Spartan hegemony, the rise of Thebes, the Second Athenian League, and the failure of hegemonic policies; the end of the Achaemenid Empire; the rise of Macedon; and the campaigns of Alexander. Study of the Successor Kingdoms (Antigonids, Ptolemies and Seleucids) during the period from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE until the end of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt with the Death of Cleopatra in 30 BCE. Topics may include the role of Greece in the new Mediterranean order, structures of Hellenistic kingdoms, Romans in the East. None None New Prerequisite New Exclusion Learning Hours CLST 200/3.0 or Department. CLST 200/3.0 or Department. No more than 3.0 units from CLST 331/3.0; CLST 334/3.0. No more than 3.0 units from CLST 331/3.0; CLST 335/ (36L;90P) 126 (36L;90P) CLST CLST Digital Photogrammetry Digital Photogrammetry An intensive introduction to the art and science of 3D measurement using digital cameras with a particular focus on the recording of archaeological excavations, geological structures, inscriptions, buildings, and artifacts. The course will have limited spaces reserved for non-classics students who may find practical photogrammetry training useful (Civil Eng. and Geology). Level 3 or above. None 132 (36Lb; 36G; 15Oc; 45P) CLST CLST Research Methods Research Methods An introduction to the diverse research methods deployed in Classics, Archaeology and Ancient History. Weekly Seminars will feature the research interests of members of the Classics Department, cross-appointed faculty and visiting researchers. None (Level 4 in a CLST or CLAS or GREK or LATN Plan with a minimum GPA of 2.90) or permission of the Department. None 125 (12S;8I;105P) Page 15 of 30

16 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT lv February 13, 2015 Dept. Subject Catalog Number New Units Topics? CLST CLST Archaeology Fieldwork Practicum IIIa CLST CLST Archaeology Fieldwork Practicum IIIb New Title Transcript Title New Description New Notes Archaeology Fldwrk PracIIIa Archaeology Fldwrk PracIIIb An intensive two-week introduction to archaeological and architectural recording using photography, surveying, and 3D measurement on a site of historical importance for the Classical and Byzantine period in the Balkans under the supervision of a member of the Classics Department. An intensive two-week introduction to archaeological and architectural recording using photography, surveying, and 3D measurement on a site of historical importance for the Classical and Byzantine periods in the Balkans under the supervision of a member of the Classics Department. CLST GREK YES Greek Prose Greek Prose Selected passages of Greek prose, usually drawn from oratory, history and philosophy, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary and historical significance. CLST GREK YES Greek Verse Greek Verse Selected passages of Greek verse, usually drawn from works of epic, lyric, elegy and drama, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary and historical significance. CLST GREK YES Advanced Greek Prose CLST GREK YES Advanced Greek Verse Advanced Greek Prose Advanced Greek Verse Selected works of Greek prose, usually drawn from oratory, history and philosophy, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary and historical significance. Selected works of Greek verse, usually drawn from epic, lyric, elegy and drama, read in the original Greek and commented upon for their linguistic, literary and historical significance. Offered in Summer Term. In addition to tuition, students are required to pay for their own transportation to the site and a participation fee. Offered in Summer Term. In addition to tuition, students are required to pay for their own transportation to the site and a participation fee. This course is normally cotaught with GREK 421/3.0. This course is normally cotaught with GREK 422/3.0. This course is normally cotaught with GREK 321/3.0. This course is normally cotaught with GREK 322/3.0. New Prerequisite New Exclusion Learning Hours Level 2 and Department. Level 2 and Department. A grade of C in GREK 208/6.0 or Department of Classics. A grade of C in GREK 208/6.0 or Department of Classics. A grade of C in GREK 321/3.0 or Department of Classics. A grade of C in GREK 322/3.0 or Department of Classics. None None None None 128 (12L; 44Pc; 44G; 4I; 8Oc; 16P) 128 (12L; 44Pc; 44G; 4I; 8Oc; 16P) 126 (36L;90P) 126 (36L;90P) None 141 (36L; 105P) None 141 (36L; 105P) Page 16 of 30

17 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT lv February 13, 2015 Dept. Subject Catalog Number New Units Topics? New Title Transcript Title New Description New Notes CLST LATN YES Latin Prose Latin Prose Selected passages from Latin prose, usually drawn from oratory, history and philosophy, read in the original Latin and commented upon for their linguistic, literary and historical significance. CLST LATN YES Latin Verse Latin Verse Selected passages of Latin verse, usually drawn from epic, lyric, elegy and drama, read in the original Latin and commented upon for their linguistic, literary and historical significance. CLST LATN YES Advanced Latin Prose Advanced Latin Prose Selected works from Latin prose, usually drawn from oratory, history and philosophy, read in the original Latin and commented upon for their linguistic, literary and historical significance. This course is normally cotaught with LATN 421/3.0. This course is normally cotaught with LATN 422/3.0. This course is normally cotaught with LATN 321/3.0 New Prerequisite New Exclusion Learning Hours A grade of C in LATN 209/6.0 or Department of Classics. A grade of C in LATN 209/6.0 or Department of Classics. A grade of C in LATN 321/3.0 or Department of Classics. None 126 (36L; 90P) None 126 (36L; 90P) None 141 (36L; 105P) CLST LATN YES Advanced Latin Verse Advanced Latin Verse Selected works from Latin verse, usually drawn from epic, lyric, elegy and drama, read in the original Latin and commented upon for their linguistic, literary and historical significance. This course is normally cotaught with LATN 322/3.0. A grade of C in LATN 322/3.0 or Department of Classics. None 141 (36L; 105P) Dept. Subject Catalog Number New Units New Title Transcript Title New Description New Notes New Prerequisite New Exclusion Learning Hours LLCU LLCU Uncanny Encounters: Narrative Analysis of the Fantastic Genre Uncanny Encounters The course offers an overview of the related genres of the Fantastic, the Fairy Tale, Dystopia, Science Fiction, and Horror. Examples will include popular works such as The Twilight Sage, Harry Potter, and/or the Hunger Games, but also traditional texts by Hoffmann and Kafka. Parallel to the fictional works, the course offers theoretical analysis. n/a Third year standing or Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. No more than 3.0 units from LLCU 329/3.0; GRMN 429/3.0; ENGL 273/ (12L;24S;12G;24O;48P) Page 17 of 30

18 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT lv February 13, 2015 Dept. Subject Catalog Number New Units New Title LLCU GRMN Uncanny Encounters: Narrative Analysis of the Fantastic Genre Transcript Title Uncanny Encounters New Description New Notes New Prerequisite New Exclusion Learning Hours The course offers an overview of the related genres of the Fantastic, the Fairy Tale, Dystopia, Science Fiction, and Horror. Examples will include popular works such as The Twilight Sage, Harry Potter, and/or the Hunger Games, but also traditional texts by Hoffmann and Kafka. Parallel to the fictional works, the course offers theoretical analysis. Taught in English together with LLCU 329/3.0. Students in a GMST Plan will submit written assignments, tests, and examinations in German. Normally, students will read German texts in the original. A grade of C in GRMN 202/3.0 or Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. No more than 3.0 units from LLCU 329/3.0; GRMN 429/3.0; ENGL 273/ (12L;24S;12G;24O;48P) COURSE DELETIONS Dept. Subject Catalog Number Units Title BIOL BIOL Applied Field Botany BIOL BIOL Towards a Sustainable Bioeconomy: Technologies & Implications BIOL BIOL Animal Communication BIOL BIOL Canadian Trees: Biology, Uses & Future Developments Dept. Subject Catalog Number Units Title CLST CLST Classical Greek Culture and Society CLST CLST Hellenistic Culture and Society CLST GREK Epic Poetry and Oratory CLST GREK Historians and Theatre CLST GREK Greek Language and Literature CLST GREK Greek Language and Literature CLST LATN Epic Poetry and Oratory CLST LATN Lyric Poetry and History CLST LATN Latin Language and Literature CLST LATN Latin Language and Literature Page 18 of 30

19 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT lv February 13, 2015 COURSE REVISIONS Dept. Changes to: Subject BIOL BIOL Notes, Prerequisite Notes, Prerequisite Catalog Number Existing Units Existing Title BIOL Introductory Biology of Organisms BIOL Mendelian and Molecular Genetics BIOL Prerequisite BIOL Introduction to Ethnobotany Existing Notes Lab Pass: estimated cost $20. Lab Pass: estimated cost $25. New Notes Existing Prerequisite New Prerequisite Learning Hours None BIOL102/3.0 RECOMMENDATION 130(36L;24Lb;24O;39P) BIOL102/3.0. None BIOL 102/3.0, BIOL 103/3.0, BIOL 201/3.0. BIOL 102/3.0 and BIOL 103/3.0. RECOMMENDATION BIOL 201/3.0. BIOL Prerequisite BIOL Plant Physiology BIOL 205/3.0 A minimum grade of C- in BIOL205/ (36L;36Lb;12O,36P) 120 (24L;12T;12G;12O;60P) 115 (36L;10G;15O;54P) BIOL Prerequisite BIOL Advanced Statistics for Biologists BIOL243/3.0 or STAT269/3.0 BIOL243/3.0 or PSYC202/3.0 or STAT269/ (36L;12T;12O;60P) BIOL Prerequisite BIOL Terrestrial Ecosystems BIOL 303/3.0 or GPHY 317/3.0. BIOL 302/3.0 or BIOL 303/3.0 or GPHY 317/ (12L;24S;18Lb;12Pc;12G ;12O) BIOL Prerequisite BIOL Cellular Basis of Adaptation BIOL330/3.0 and (BIOL301/3.0 or BIOL334/3.0 or BIOL339/3.0 or BIOL341/3.0 or BIOL338/3.0) (BIOL330/3.0 or BCHM 218/3.0) and (one of BIOL301/3.0; BIOL334/3.0; BIOL339/3.0; BIOL341/3.0; BIOL338/3.0). 108(6L;30S;8T;4G;60P) Dept. Changes to: Subject Catalog Number Existing Units Existing Title New Title Transcript Title Existing Prerequisite New Prerequisite Existing Exclusion New Exclusion Learning Hours BIOL Learning Hours BIOL Diversity of Life II 117(36L;33Lb;48P) BIOL Title, Prerequisite, Learning Hours BIOL Biology of Sex Sex and Evolution Sex and Evolution Level 3 or above and [(BIOL 102/3.0 and BIOL 103/3.0) or BIOL 110/3.0 or (BIOL 201/3.0 and BIOL 202/3.0)]. RECOMMENDATION BIOL 205/3.0 (BIOL 102/3.0 and BIOL 103/3.0) and 3.0 units from BIOL at the 200 level. RECOMMENDATION BIOL 206/ (36L;8T;18O;60P) Page 19 of 30

20 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT lv February 13, 2015 Dept. Changes to: Subject Catalog Number Existing Units Existing Title New Title Transcript Title Existing Prerequisite New Prerequisite Existing Exclusion New Exclusion Learning Hours BIOL Exclusion BIOL Biotechnology None No more than 3.0 units from BIOL 360/3.0; BIOL 507/ (36S;84P) Dept. Changes to: Subject Catalog Number Existing Units New Units Existing Title Existing Description New Description Existing Prerequisite New Prerequisite CLST Prerequisite CLST Topics in Greek Scholarship CLST Prerequisite CLST Topics in Greek Scholarship II CLST Prerequisite CLST Topics in Latin/Roman Scholarship I CLST Prerequisite CLST Topics in Latin/Roman Scholarship II None None indicated. None indicated. None indicated. Level 4 in a CLST or CLAS or GREK or LATN Plan. Level 4 in a CLST or CLAS or GREK or LATN Plan. Level 4 in a CLST or CLAS or GREK or LATN Plan. Level 4 in a CLST or CLAS or GREK or LATN Plan. CLST Prerequisite CLST Archaeology Fieldwork Practicum I CLST Prerequisite CLST Archaeology Fieldwork Practicum II Level 2, or permission of the Department. (CLST 303/3.0 or CLST 304/3.0 or CLST 305/3.0 or CLST 306/3.0) and Level 2, or Department. Level 2 and permission of the Department. (CLST 303/3.0 or CLST 304/3.0 or CLST 305/3.0 or CLST 306/3.0) and Department. CLST Description GREK Intermediate Greek CLST Prerequisite GREK Research Review of grammar followed by a study of a work of Euripides. In addition to developing facility in translation, study of literary content and background of authors. Review of grammar, and developing facility in translation, study of literary content and background of authors. GREK 208/6.0 A minimum GPA of 1.90 in 6.0 units from GREK at the 300 level. CLST Prerequisite LATN Research LATN 209/6.0 A minimum GPA of 1.90 in 6.0 units from LATN at the 300 level. Page 20 of 30

21 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OMNIBUS REPORT lv February 13, 2015 Dept. Changes to: Subject Catalog Number Existing Units Existing Title Existing Prerequisite New Prerequisite Existing Exclusion New Exclusion DBMS Exclusion PHAR Introductory Pharmacology DBMS Exclusion PHAR Pharmacology for the Health Sciences DBMS Exclusion PHAR Fundamentals of Pharmacology and Therapeutics DBMS Exclusion PHAR Principles of General Pharmacology I No more than 3.0 units from PHAR 100/3.0; PHAR 230/3.0 ONE-WAY EXCLUSION May not be taken with or after: PHAR340/3.0; PHAR 450/3.0 No more than 3.0 units from PHAR 100/3.0; PHAR 230/3.0. No more than 3.0 units from PHAR 230/3.0; PHAR 270/3.0. No more than 3.0 units from PHAR 230/3.0; PHAR 270/3.0. No more than 3.0 units from PHAR 340/3.0; PHAR 341/3.0. ONE-WAY EXCLUSION May not be taken with or after: PHAR 230/3.0; PHAR 270/3.0; PHAR 340/3.0; PHAR 450/3.0. No more than 3.0 units from PHAR 230/3.0; PHAR 270/3.0; PHAR 340/3.0. No more than 3.0 units from PHAR 230/3.0; PHAR 270/3.0; PHAR 340/3.0. No more than 3.0 units from PHAR 230/3.0, PHAR 270/3.0, PHAR 340/3.0. DBMS Prerequisite PHAR Principles of General Pharmacology II PHAR340/3.0 and Level 4 and (registration in a LISC Major or Specialization Plan) and (a GPA of 2.5). (PHAR 230/3.0 or PHAR 270/3.0 with a minimum grade of B+) or PHAR 340/3.0 or permission of the course co-ordinator. Dept. Changes to: Subject Catalog Number Existing Units Existing Title Existing Exclusion New Exclusion ENGL Exclusion ENGL Literature and the Fantastic None. No more than 3.0 units from ENGL 273/3.0; GRMN 429/3.0; LLCU 329/2.0. Page 21 of 30