CHOOSING COURSES
Definition of "Course" In these two pages the word "course" is used in two senses:
Course Descriptions and Rules Governing Course Choice Course descriptions, in alphabetical order by Department/College, are in Section V. For an explanation of terms and abbreviations used in these descriptions, including Prerequisites, Co-requisites, Exclusions, etc., see Key to Course Descriptions. Students may choose from among these courses, subject to the following rules:
Number of Courses Taken ("Course Load") Students may proceed towards the degree at a rate of their own choosing, except as provided below:
The letters "Y" or "H" in a course code in the Calendar indicate the credit value:
Y = Fall and Winter sessions, or First and Second subsessions of the Summer Session, e.g., ANT100Y1 Y Students should note that courses designated as "...Y1 F" or "...Y1 S" in the Timetable are particularly demanding. Full-time students (except those in 3. and 11.) may select a sixth course during the registration period. Students are advised to use discretion in adding any more courses to their program than the number recommended in 1. and 2. Students will not receive special consideration of any kind on account of a course overload. Examination schedules may be affected by a course overload. In the Fall-Winter Sessions, students may add additional courses, beyond six, through their College Registrar. In the Summer Session, students may add additional courses, beyond two, through their College Registrar. The Registrar, following Faculty guidelines, has the discretion to approve such requests. Students are not allowed a sessional course overload until they have completed four full courses in the Faculty. This applies to First Year students and transfer students from other institutions. "Credit" Courses, "Extra" Courses, and "Supplemental" Courses Each course counts for credit towards a degree unless
Cancelling Courses, Repeating Courses, Courses Outside the Faculty and University For further information on these matters see Rules and Regulations. KEY TO COURSE DESCRIPTIONSCourse Designators All courses are listed in the following pages under their respective program sponsor (the Department or College responsible for the course: for instance, "ANT" = Anthropology Department course, "INI" = Innis College course; see Table of Contents for complete listing. Course Number The course number generally indicates the level of difficulty, e.g., a 100-series course normally indicates an introductory course, a 400-series course is an intensive course at the senior level. In some departments several courses may have the same general title; in these cases, the numbers are listed together, separated by "/" which means "OR"; for instance, "ECO 350Y/351H/352H" = ECO 350Y OR ECO 351H OR ECO 352H, each one being a seminar on a selected subject. "Y" and "H" Course Suffixes The letters "Y" or "H" in a course code in the Calendar indicate the credit value: Y = a full course, for which one credit is given, e.g., ANT 100Y1 H = a half-course, for which one-half credit is given, e.g., HIS 322 H1. In the Timetable a section code is associated with a course code to indicate when the course is offered: F = first half of the Fall-Winter Sessions (Sept-Dec), or first half of the Summer Session (May-June), e.g., HIS 322H1 F S = second half of the Fall-Winter Sessions (Jan-Apr), or second half of the Summer Session (July-Aug), e.g., HIS 322H1 S Y = Fall and Winter sessions, or First and Second subsessions of the Summer Session, e.g., ANT100Y1 Y Types and Duration of Instruction "L" = Lectures "S"= Seminars "P"= Practical work in laboratories or studios "T"= Tutorials In the Fall-Winter Sessions the normal period of instruction is 26 weeks; the Fall Session lasts 13 weeks, and the Winter Session lasts 13 weeks. The number preceding the instruction codes opposite the course number and title indicates the total number of hours of instruction given in the course. The number of hours listed is approximate only; the actual contact hours of a course, or of different sections of a course, may vary from the number indicated in the Calendar, due to the size of the class or section, and the use being made of the tutorial or practical components of the class. This variation is at the discretion of the "course sponsor" (the college or department sponsoring the course); any questions concerning the allotment of hours in a course should be addressed to the course sponsor. Prerequisites, Co-requisites, etc. Students are responsible for fulfilling prerequisites and co-requisites; students enroled in courses for which they do not have the published prerequisites may have their registration in those courses cancelled at any time without warning. Students must also observe exclusions. Failure to meet these requirements may result in academic difficulties. If students withdraw from a course they must also withdraw from any course for which it is a co-requisite unless the Department giving the latter course agrees to waive the co-requisite. Explanation of Symbols: the comma (,) the semi-colon(;) the ampersand (&) and the plus sign (+) all mean "AND". The solidus symbol (/) means "OR". Exclusions: Students may not enrol in a course that is listed as an exclusion of a course that they are taking, or in which they have already obtained a pass standing. If allowed by special permission to enrol in an excluded course, the second course taken will be listed as an "Extra" course. Students will be required to withdraw from the course if discovered during the session of enrolment and will be refused degree credit in the excluded course if discovered at any time in a subsequent session. Prerequisite: A course (or other qualification) required as preparation for entry to another course. If students consider that they have equivalent preparation, they may ask the Department concerned to waive the stated prerequisite. Co-requisite: A requirement to be undertaken concurrently with another course. The co-requisite will be waived if a student has previously obtained standing in it, or if the Department consents. Recommended Preparation: Background material or courses that may enhance a students understanding of a course. Student Telephone Service: Students in the Faculty have access to the University of Toronto Student Telephone Service. It allows students to use a touch-tone telephone to perform procedures associated with the enrolment process and to access final course results. |
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