Definition of “Course” in this Calendar
In these two pages the word “course” is used in two senses:
1. In reference to a single course (such as “standing in a course”
etc.) “course” refers equally to a full course or a half course.
2. In reference to a given number of courses (such as the requirement
of obtaining standing in at least 20 courses for an HBA or HBSc) “courses”
refer to FULL courses OR the equivalent number in FULL AND HALF courses
combined. To “pass a course” or “obtain standing in
a course” normally means to obtain a mark of 50 or more in that
course.
Codes used in the Program of Study Listings
- “Specialist Program (X full courses or their equivalent)”;
“X” is the number of courses required for that program out
of the total of 20 courses needed for an Hon. B.A. or Hon. B.Sc.
- “Major Program (X full courses or their equivalent)”;
“X” is the number required for that program out of the total
of 20 courses needed for an Hon. B.A. or Hon. B.Sc.
- “First Year”, “Second Year”, etc.: Sequences
of courses are given as guides, but need not be followed in the exact
order listed, provided all pre- and co-requisites are observed.
- Higher Years = Second, Third and Fourth Years
- An oblique stroke (“/”) means “or”. A comma
and a semi-colon both mean “and”.
- 200-series = courses numbered in the 200’s ONLY;
- 200+series = courses in the 200’s or 300’s or 400’s
- 300+series = courses numbered in the 300’s or 400’s
- Approved = approved by the college or department sponsoring the program
- Group = a group of related courses; Groups are at the end of the relevant
program listings
- Courses = full courses or the equivalent in full and/or half courses.
- The code Y1 or H1 in a course code in this Calendar indicates the
credit value:
Y1 = a full course, for which one credit is given, e.g., ANT 100Y1;
H1 = a half course, for which one-half credit is given, e.g., HIS 321H1.
Choosing Courses
NOTE: While Departmental counsellors and College Registrars are always
available to give advice, THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY RESTS WITH THE STUDENT
for completeness and correctness of course selection, for compliance with
exclusions, prerequisite and co-requisite requirements, for completion
of Program details, for proper completion of the Distribution Requirement,
and for observance of regulations, deadlines, etc. Students are responsible
for seeking guidance from a responsible officer if they are in any doubt;
misunderstanding, misapprehension or advice received from another student
will not be accepted as cause for dispensation from any regulation, deadline,
Program or Degree requirement.
Please Note:
1. The Council of the Faculty of Arts and Science reserves the right to
change the content of, or to withdraw, any course. In such cases every
effort is made to provide equivalent alternative instruction, but this
cannot be guaranteed.
2. The Faculty reserves the right to limit the number of students in any
course or any section of a course if the number wishing to take the course
should exceed the resources available. Notwithstanding this, every effort
is made to accommodate students in 100-series courses.
Key to Course Descriptions
Course descriptions, in alphabetical order by Department/College, are
listed in the “Programs and Courses” section starting on page
31. For an explanation of terms and abbreviations used in these descriptions,
including prerequisites, co-requisites, exclusions, etc., see below. Students
may choose from among these courses, subject to the following rules:
1. Students must satisfy the degree and program requirements and other
regulations set out in the Calendar and its supplements.
2. Students must meet all prerequisite, co-requisite and exclusion requirements.
3. Students may take no more than six 100-series courses for degree credit.
Number of Courses Taken (“Course Load”)
Students may proceed towards the degree at a rate of their own choosing,
except as provided below:
1. The recommended course load for full-time students in the Fall-Winter
Sessions is no more than five courses.
2. The recommended course load during the Summer Session is a maximum
of two courses.
3. Students “On Academic Probation” may take no more than
five courses in the Fall-Winter Sessions except as provided under “students
restricted to a reduced course load” (see 4. below).
4. Students restricted to a reduced course load on admission may not take
more than 2.5 courses in the Fall-Winter Sessions and a maximum of 1.0
courses in the Summer Session. If these students wish to transfer to full-time
studies, they may apply through their College Registrar after the session
in which they pass at least 4 courses in the Faculty with a cumulative
Grade Point Average of 2.50. (Transfer credits are not counted.)
5. Students should attempt to balance their course load between the Fall-Winter
Sessions.
6. To calculate course loads, students should consult this Calendar together
with the Registration Handbook & Timetable.
The code “Y1” or “H1” in a course code in the
Calendar indicate the credit value:
Y1 = a full course, for which one credit is given, e.g., ANT 100Y1
H1 = a half-course, for which one-half credit is given, e.g., HIS 332H1
7. 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., ANT 100Y1 Y
8. Students should note that courses designated as “...Y1 F”
or “...Y1 S” in the Timetable are particularly demanding.
9. Full-time students (except those in 3. and 11.) may select a sixth
course during the second round of course enrolment (se the Registration
Handbook and Timetable for details).
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
“Extra” and “Supplemental” Courses
Each course counts for credit towards a degree unless:
- the course is a 100-series course and the maximum of SIX 100-series
courses allowable for degree credit has already been completed; it will
then be designated as an “Extra”. “Extra” courses
have no effect on status or Grade-Point Average; or
- advance permission has been given by petition for a course to be taken
as an “Extra” course. Completed courses may not be retroactively
designated as “Extra”, nor will they be removed from the record.
“Extra” courses have no effect on status or Grade-Point Average;
or
- more than the maximum number of courses allowed with the same designator
have been passed. These “supplemental” courses will count
in the grade point average, program and distribution requirements.
Year of Study
The University of Toronto uses the following to define the year equivalency
and therefore the academic status of a student:
4th year St. George degree student: has completed 14.0 full course equivalents
or more;
3rd year St. George degree student: has completed 9.0 to 13.5 full course
equivalents;
2nd year St. George degree student: has completed 4 to 8.5 full course
equivalents;
1st year St. George degree student: has completed less than 4 full course
equivalents.
Full/Part-Time Status
Part-time status:
- A student enroled in 2.5 full course equivalents or fewer for the
Fall-Winter sessions is considered to be part-time.
- A student enroled in 1.0 full-course equivalents or fewer for the
Summer session is considered to be part-time.
Full-time status
- A student enroled in 3.0 full course equivalents or more for the
Fall-Winter sessions is considered to be full-time.
- A student enroled in 1.5 full-course equivalents or more for the
Summer session is considered to be full-time.
Cancelling Courses, Repeating Courses, Courses Outside the Faculty
and University
For further information on these matters see Page 418.
Codes Used in the Course Descriptions
Course Designators
Course designators are the three-letter codes which appear at the beginning
of each course code (e.g., CHM is the designator for chemistry courses;
PHL for philosophy courses).
All courses are listed in the following pages by sponsoring department
in alphabetical order. See the Table of Contents for a complete listing
of sponsoring departments, and page 32 for a full alphabetical list of
programs available to students in the Faculty.
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 350Y1/351H1/352H1” = ECO 350Y1 OR ECO 351H1
OR ECO 352H1, each one being a seminar on a selected subject.
“Y1” and “H1” Course Suffixes
The codes “Y1” or “H1” in a course code in the
Calendar indicate the credit value:
Y1 = a full course, for which one credit is given, e.g., ANT 100Y1
H1 = a half-course, for which one-half credit is given, e.g., HIS 322
H1.
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 slash (/) means “OR”.
Exclusions
Students may not enrol in a course if that course lists as an exclusion
a course they are currently taking or a a course they have already passed.
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 student’s understanding
of a course.
The next page shows a course description in diagram form, with explanations
of all the various symbols.
Section Code
Section codes do not appear in the Calendar. In the Registration Handbook
& Timetable, however, a section code is listed 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., ANT 100Y1 Y
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