XII--Course Descriptions

XII--Course Descriptions

Course Numbering and Levels

Each course is identified by a two-part number. The first part refers to the subject area, the second to the level of the course. Thus, the course 04-310 is a course in the subject area of Agriculture (04-xxx), and is of a level that places it among courses in the 300 series. The series 100, 200, 300 and 400 numbers are intended to indicate progressively more demanding content, and correspondingly increasing competence on the part of the students enrolled in the course. Courses in the 100 series are mainly for first semester students, those in the 200 series are mainly for second semester students, and those in the 300 series are for third semester students. Similarly, courses in the 400 series are mainly intended to be taken by students in the fourth semester of Associate Diploma programs.

It is important that students planning their courses have clearly in mind the significance of these numbers so that they may guard against undertaking course work at levels for which they are insufficiently prepared. A number of courses have stated prerequisites which are prior requirements for entry to the course. Students who do not satisfy course prerequisites, or who in the opinion of the instructor do not possess an equivalent background to that of the stated prerequisites, are not eligible to enroll in the course. When some specific background is desirable but not required, the course description will include a statement of recommended background. It is understood that the instructor may accept equivalent courses from other institutions in place of the stated prerequisites. Students who wish to enroll in courses for which they do not have the stated prerequisite(s) must obtain instructor approval as outlined in Section VIII, Degree Regulations and Procedures, in this Calendar.

The letters S, F, W indicate the intention to offer the course in the Summer (Collège d'Alfred) (S), Fall (F) or Winter (W) semester during the academic year covered by this Calendar. Although courses normally will be offered in the semester indicated, students preparing their course programs are advised to consult the relevant Course Timetable. The University cannot guarantee that all courses will be offered in the exact semester indicated.

The bracketed figures following the semester designation are a general guide to the lecture and laboratory contact hours per week, the first digit being the number of lecture hours and the second, the number of laboratory hours.

Classes at Guelph, Kemptville and Ridgetown are offered in English only; classes at Alfred in French only.