Academic Programs Committee Reports
RECOMMENDATION
To: University Council
Date: Dec. 16, 1999
Re: College of Arts and Science Program changes to Physics programs
Summary of proposal:
Replace EP 225 requirement with EP 271
Require CMPT 116.3
Rationale:
The requirement for EP 271 will improve coverage of thermodynamics and statistical physics for both Physics and Engineering Physics students. Additional changes to third and fourth year requirements will be made next year
Students in Physics have the same computer programming needs as Engineering students. The use of C++ in CMPT 116 makes this course the most useful one for students in physics.
Impact and Relationships:
Computer Science has indicated it can accommodate Physics majors in CMPT 116. See attached letter.
Additional resources required:
None.
Committee Comments and Recommendation
Academic Programs Committee:
That the Committee recommend approval of the changes as described in the proposal of Sept. 3, 1999. (Nov. 3, 1999)
Budget Committee:
As there was little or no resource implications identified, the Budget Committee recommends approval of the changes to Physics Major / Honours programs in the College of Arts and Science. (Nov. 15, 1999)
Planning Committee:
Recommended for approval by Council. (Nov. 30, 1999)
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