Overview/Entrance Requirements

Supplies and Expenses

The Faculty of Architecture has an Information Technology Program fee for all enrolling students. A portion of those fees contributes to a Technology Endowment Fund managed by a student-run committee. Remaining funds will be expended on current technology items of direct benefit to students.  Further details regarding fees may be found at: https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees/undergraduate

In addition to tuition, student fees, and related expenses, students will be accountable for any additional expenses related to required materials, equipment, and textbooks.

The Environmental Design Program offers Field Studies in Years 2, 3 and 4 either as stand alone courses or in conjunction with a design studio offering. These may be regional, national or international. All related costs are to be borne by the students. A valid passport is required. A visa may also be required.

Please refer to the Environmental Design website for camera, laptop computer and software specifications.

The Environmental Design Program has an Urban Media Lab fee. The Urban Media Lab course is offered at the start of Year 2 and is hosted off campus in advance of the regular academic session in late August.

For information about professional studies leading to the degrees of Master of Architecture, Master of City Planning, Master of Interior Design and Master of Landscape Architecture, please refer to the University of Manitoba's Graduate Calendar.

Degree Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1		Hours
EVDS 1600	Introduction to Environmental Design	3
EVDS 1602	Visual Literacy	3
EVDS 1660	History of Culture, Ideas and Environment 1	3
EVDS 1670	History of Culture, Ideas and Environment 2	3
EVDS 1680	Environmental Technology	3
University Written English Course 1		3
University Mathematics Course 1		3
Open Elective Credits		9
	Hours	30
Year 2
EVDS 2100	Urban Media Lab	3
EVDS 2200	Ecology and Design	3
EVDS 2300	Materials, Structures and Assemblies	3
EVDS 2400	Visual Media 1	3
EVDS 2500	Design Studio 1	6
EVDS 2600	Tectonic Precedent	3
EVDS 2702	Natural and Human Systems	3
EVDS 2800	Visual Media 2	3
EVDS 2900	Design Studio 2	6
	Hours	33
Years 3-4
One of the following options:		66
Architecture Option
Interior Environments Option
Landscape + Urbanism Option
	Hours	66
	Total Hours	129

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The University Written English (W) and Mathematics (M) course requirements and Open Electives must be at the 1000 level or higher.

Architecture Option

Plan of Study Grid

Year 3		Hours
EVAR 3000	Pre-Modern Architectural History and Theory I	3
EVAR 3002	Pre-Modern Architectural History and Theory II	3
EVAR 3004	ARCH TECH 1	3
EVAR 3006	Architectural Technology 2-Building Construction, Structures & Envelopes	3
EVAR 3008	Architecture Design Studio 1	9
EVAR 3010	Architecture Design Studio 2	9
EVAR 3014	Drawing: Freehand/Digital	3
	Hours	33
Year 4
EVAR 4000	Modern Architectural History and Theory I	3
EVAR 4002	Architectural Technology 3-Building Systems	3
EVAR 4004	Architecture Design Studio 3	9
EVAR 4006	Modern Architectural History and Theory II	3
EVAR 4008	Arch Tech 4: Comprehensive Design Technology Report	3
EVAR 4010	Architecture Design Studio 4	9
Elective		3
	Hours	33
	Total Hours	66

Interior Environments Option

Plan of Study Grid

Year 3		Hours
EVIE 3002	Interior Design History and Theory 1	3
EVIE 3004	Materials, Assemblies and Detailing	3
EVIE 3006	Interior Design Media	3
EVIE 3008	Interior Design Studio 3.1	6
EVIE 3010	Interior Design Studio 3.2	6
EVIE 3012	Interior Light and Colour	3
EVIE 4006	Design Methods and Processes	3
EVIE 4008	Digital Media (AutoCAD)	3
Elective		3
	Hours	33
Year 4
EVIE 3014	Human Factors and Environmental Experience	3
EVIE 4000	Interior Design History and Theory 2	3
EVIE 4002	Indoor Systems 1	3
EVIE 4004	Indoor Systems 2	3
EVIE 4010	Interior Design Studio 4.1	6
EVIE 4012	Interior Design Studio 4.2	6
EVIE 4014	Advanced Interior Design Media	3
Electives 1		6
	Hours	33
	Total Hours	66

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Please note: All students in 4th Year IE Option must complete 6 credit hours of Elective courses. EVIE 3000 and/or EVIE 3016 can be used towards this requirement, if offered.

Landscape + Urbanism Option

Plan of Study Grid

Year 3		Hours
EVLU 3000	History of Designed Environments	3
EVLU 3002	Site Planning	3
EVLU 3004	Ecology and Design 2	3
EVLU 3006	Studio 3: Dwelling/ Precinct/ Everyday Life	9
EVLU 3008	Studio 4: Networks and Infrastructure	9
EVLU 3010	Landscape and Urbanism Theory	3
EVLU 3012	Site Morphology and Grading	3
	Hours	33
Year 4
EVLU 4000	Philosophy, Ethics and Aesthetics	3
One of the following:		3
EVLU 4002	Construction Materials 1,2
EVLU 4004	Inquiry by Environmental Design: Researching Space-Place Transformation 1
EVLU 4006	Special Topics in Community Design 1
EVLU 4008	Plants, Ecosystems and Design 1,2
EVLU 4010	Community Design Process and Method: Advanced Placemaking 1	3
EVLU 4012	Studio 5: Possible Urbanism(s)	9
EVLU 4014	Studio 6: Emergent Futures	9
EVLU 4016	History of Landscape and Urbanism	3
EVLU 4018	Principles of Urban Design	3
	Hours	33
	Total Hours	66

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Students must complete at least 2 of these courses.

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Students progressing to the Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Manitoba are required to take courses EVLU 4002 and EVLU 4008. 

Electives

University credit courses may be taken as electives. They may come from the Faculties of Arts, Science, Engineering, Fine Arts, Management, Agricultural and Food Sciences among others, or with the permission of the Environmental Design Program Chair in special circumstances.

Courses

Environmental Design

Faculty Academic Regulations

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Environmental Design (B.Env.D)

To be considered for admission into the Bachelor of Environmental Design Program an applicant must have completed 30 credit hours of university-level coursework with an overall minimum adjusted grade point average of 2.50.  All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are included in the applicant information bulletin .

Course List

Course	Title	Hours
Required Courses
EVDS 1600	Introduction to Environmental Design (with C+ minimum grade)	3
EVDS 1602	Visual Literacy (with C+ minimum grade)	3
EVDS 1680	Environmental Technology (with C+ minimum grade)	3
University Written English Course (with a C minimum grade) 1		3
University Mathematics Course (with a C minimum grade) 1		3
Open Electives (with a C minimum grade) 2		15
Total Hours		30

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Students must satisfy the University Written English (W) and Mathematics (M) course at the 1000 level or higher. 

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EVDS 1660 and EVDS 1670 must be completed as part of the degree program prior to, or after, admission to the ED program, with a C+ minimum grade.  Students should be aware that EVDS 1670 is a prerequisite for EVDS 2600.

Bachelor of Environmental Design - Architecture Master Preparation Option (ED AMP)

Enrollment in the Environmental Design Program: Master Preparation Option (ED AMP) is competitive and limited. Students will be admitted on the basis of an annual selection process. Applicants satisfying the minimum academic requirements are eligible for consideration at the discretion of the Department of Architecture Admissions Selection Committee. For a detailed list of the admission requirements please refer to the bulletin.

Undergraduate Scholastic Standards

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 is required as an acceptable standard of performance.

To be eligible for the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Design a student is required to complete a minimum of two full academic years of studies in the Environmental Design Program including Years 3 and 4.

Supplementary Regulations

Supplementary Program Requirements, Structure of Program, Degree Performance Regulations and Policy

Preamble

Each faculty and school has its own supplementary regulations and requirements.  These are published in the faculty or school chapters of the Academic Calendar.  Some faculties and schools also have additional regulations and requirements governing their programs - these are available from the faculty or school. It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the academic regulations and requirements of the University of Manitoba in general and of the specific academic regulations and requirements of their faculty or school of registration.  Accordingly, students are asked to seek the advice of advisors in faculty and school general offices whenever there is any question concerning how specific regulations apply to their situations.  Please see the University of Manitoba Academic Calendar, General Academic Regulations

I. Admissions and Structure of the Program

To be considered for admission into the Bachelor of Environmental Design Program all applicants must have completed the required 30 credit hours of university level course work with an overall minimum adjusted grade point average of 2.50.  Successful applicants are likely to require an Adjusted Grade Point Average well in excess of this minimum because admission is academically competitive based on scholastic achievement.  Please see the current Environmental Design Application Information Bulletin or specific entry requirements.  The application deadline is April 1 of each year.

The Bachelor of Environmental Design Degree is a four-year program of studies consisting of one qualifying year plus one year of common ‘Foundation Studies’ (­ED2) followed by two years of pre-professional ‘Intermediate Studies’ (ED3 and ED4). The third and fourth years are referred to as the ‘Option Years’ and include Architecture, Interior Environments, and Landscape + Urbanism. The Bachelor of Environmental Design Degree Program requires students to declare a specific program Option after the second year of studies (ED2) in the Environmental Design Program.

Of the approximately 100 students moving into the third year of studies (ED3), admission into these Options will be divided equally.  Students will be required to rank their Program Options in order of preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice).  The selection of students into these Options will be based on GPA, Portfolio and a Statement of Intent.

Students entering the program should be aware that entry into the Options will be assigned on a competitive basis, and that not all students will be placed in their first Option choice. Students who have not successfully completed studios or more than one three-credit-hour lecture course will not be eligible for admission into the Option Years.

• Complete 30 credit hours of university study.
• Apply to Environmental Design
• Environmental Design Year 2
• Option Selection
  • ​ED3 Arch Option    or   ED3 IE Option    or    ED3 L + U Option
  • ED4 Arch Option    or   ED4 IE Option    or    ED4 L + U Option

II. Environmental Design Program: Architecture Master Preparation Option (ED AMP)

The Faculty of Architecture offers a Bachelor of Environmental Design Architecture: Master Preparation Option (ED AMP) for students who have a recognized first degree in either a non-design or a design-related field of study and who have an interest in pursuing the graduate degree in Architecture.  These students may apply and be admitted through the Environmental Design Program where they will be enrolled in the Environmental Design Program: Architecture Master Preparation Option. There are two different streams available:

Stream One

ED Architecture Master Preparation Option 1 (ED AMP 1 – two years of study).  For those who have no formal design education and have a recognized undergraduate first degree (or are currently enrolled in the final year of a degree program).  In order to graduate students must complete the ED 3 and ED4 Architecture Master Preparation Option (total of 66 credit hours). Upon successful completion of all the requirements for this two-year program, students will be eligible to receive a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree.

Stream Two

ED Architecture Master Preparation Option 2 (ED AMP 2 – one year of study).  For those who already have an undergraduate design degree (or are currently enrolled in the final year of a design degree program) in an allied design field such as Interior Design or Landscape Architecture, and wish to pursue studies in a graduate degree in Architecture. These students will be considered on a case-by-case basis for placement into the fourth year of Environmental Design Architecture Option, but will be ineligible to receive the Bachelor of Environmental Design degree.

Note: Upon successful completion of the undergraduate ED Architecture Master Preparation Option (ED AMP 1 and ED AMP 2), students who wish to continue into the Master of Architecture Program must officially apply for graduate admission. Evaluation is based on the student’s progress in either the one or two-year ED Architecture Master Preparation Option, as evidenced in a portfolio submission, GPA and a Faculty of Graduate Studies applica­tion.

For further information on the Enivronmental Design Program: Architecture Master Preparation Option, please refer to the bulletin.

III. Degree Performance Regulations

Qualifications for Graduation

To be eligible for the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Design, a student must successfully complete 129 credit hours of coursework with a passing grade in each course and have attained a Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) of at least 2.0 (C).

Students who do not achieve the minimum passing grade for each course or do not meet the 2.0 (C) Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) requirement will be permitted only one more attempt to achieve the required scholastic performance levels.

Students who fail to achieve the minimum passing grade and/or the minimum TGPA will be placed on Academic Suspension.  Students who fail to achieve the minimum passing grade on the second attempt will be required to withdraw from the Environmental Design Program (see Section V below).

Dean’s Honour List

To qualify for the Dean’s Honour List a student must register for and successfully complete at least 80 per cent of a full year’s coursework and attain a minimum TGPA of 4.0.  The notation “Dean’s Honour List” will be inscribed on the Student History.

University Gold Medal

​The University Gold Medal in Environmental Design will be awarded to the graduating student who:

1. has achieved the highest grade point average (minimum 3.75) in courses constituting the last two years of an eligible program (and including no transfer courses in the applicable years); and
2. has completed at least 80 per cent of the normal full course load in each of the last two years of the eligible program

In the event of a tie, preference will be given to the student with the higher DPGA in the final year.

IV. Residency Requirement 

Students must normally complete the last 66 credit hours of the Program at the University of Manitoba.  Completion of any of the 66 credit hours through participation in an International Exchange must be approved in advance by the Department Head and Program Chair.

Any student considering time away from the Program must first meet with the Student Advisor and/or Program Chair to discuss their intentions.

Students who have been admitted to the Program and who have not been in attendance for at least one term but less than two years must inform the Student Advisor in writing before June 1st of their intention to return to the Program.  Requests for a leave of absence will be reviewed by the Environmental Design Program Chair prior to approval.

Students who have been absent from the Program for two (2) years or more must apply for readmission through the online application process (application deadline April 1st), and must inform the Student Advisor before June 1st.  Their acceptance back into the Program will be subject to quota restrictions and compliance with existing Program requirements.

Coursework completed at a post-secondary institution ten (10) years prior to registration will not be considered for transfer credit.

V. Probation and Academic Suspension

Failure to meet the minimum TGPA of 2.0 (C) will result in a student being placed on probation.  A student with a term grade point average (TGPA) of less than 1.5 shall be required to withdraw permanently from the program.

A student’s status is determined at the end of the Fall and Winter examination periods.

Students on probation are required to meet with a Student Advisor to discuss their program of studies prior to their next registration.  When next assessed, students must exceed the minimum TGPA (2.0) to be removed from probation or they will be placed on academic suspension.

Students placed on academic suspension will be required to withdraw from the Program for a minimum of one (1) academic year.  They may be required to complete a remedial program designated by the ED Program Chair.  They will normally be permitted to apply for re-entry to the Environmental Design Program after one year has elapsed.  Such application should be made in writing before July 1st.

Reinstatement is not automatic, but subject to review by the ED Program Chair.

The purpose of the remedial program is to remove the status of Academic Suspension so that he/she can complete the B.Env.D. degree or pursue career studies in another Faculty or at another university.

VI. General Regulations and Policy

Students should also make themselves familiar with the General Academic Regulations and the University Policy and Procedures. 

Attendance

Students must attend and participate in all lectures, laboratories, studios and studio reviews, including final reviews in accordance with the sections assigned on the University of Manitoba website.  Students who attend the wrong section or course will receive a grade of F.

Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses.  The ED Program Chair may initiate at the request of an Instructor, procedures to bar a student from attending classes, studios and final examinations and/or from receiving credit where absences exceed 10 per cent of the scheduled classes.  Students so barred will have failed the course.

A medical certificate must be submitted to the General Office if a student is ill and unable to attend class and/or complete work by a specified due date.  Late work will only be allowed on medical grounds with a medical certificate.  Any absence not supported by a medical certificate will be considered unexcused.

Accessibility

The Environmental Design Program is committed to providing and maintaining an accessible learning environment in accordance with the University of Manitoba Accessibility Policy. In order to facilitate the appropriate accommodation of students’ disability-related needs, students with documented disabilities requesting accommodations are required to register with Student Accessibility Services.

The Grading System

The Environmental Design grading system consists of eight grades:

Grading System (Environmental Design)

Grade	GPA	Grade Point Range	Grade Range	Category
A+	4.5	4.26 – 4.50	90 – 100	Exceptional
A	4	3.76 – 4.25	80 – 89	Excellent
B+	3.5	3.26 – 3.75	75 – 79	Very Good
B	3	2.76 – 3.25	70 – 74	Good
C+	2.5	2.26 – 2.75	65 – 69	Satisfactory
C	2	1.90 – 2.25	60 – 64	Adequate
D	1	1.00 – 1.89	50 – 59	Failure
F	0		0 – 49	Failure

Note:  A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required to pass all courses offered within the Environmental Design Program in the Faculty of Architecture.

Grade Points

“Grade Point” refers to a numerical value assigned to a letter grade received in a course.

Calculating the Grade Point Average

​“Grade Point Average” or “GPA” is the average grade of courses completed at the same Level, which is calculated by dividing the total quality points earned by the number of credit hours attempted.  This calculation can be applied to determine the following types of GPA:

1. “Cumulative Grade Point Average” or “CGPA” which is the calculated GPA of all courses, institutional and transferred, completed at the same Level;
2. “Degree Grade Point Average” or “DGPA” which is the calculated GPA of all course s accepted for credit by the University towards a designated degree; students who repeat a course will receive credit only once – based on the latest grade, not the highest grade;
3. “Sessional Grade Point Average” or “SGPA” which is the calculated GPA of all courses completed at the same Level during the Fall and Winter Terms of one academic year; and
4. “Term Grade Point Average” or “TGPA” which is the calculated GPA of all courses completed during a single Term at the same Level.

Voluntary Withdrawal

“Voluntary Withdrawal” or “VW” is a registration option that enables students to withdraw from a course or courses without academic penalty.  The onus for initiating Voluntary Withdrawal from a course rests solely with a student.  Neither a verbal request nor discontinuance from class attendance will suffice.  Students who do not follow this procedure will receive a grade of F in the course.  Refer to the University Policy and Procedure on Voluntary Withdrawal.

Incomplete Term Work

Students who are unable to complete the term’s work prescribed in a course must contact the Instructor prior to the end of term for consideration (based on medical or compassionate reasons) of an Incomplete grade and a time extension for work completion.

In the event a student is unable to complete the term’s work due to medical reasons, a medical certificate (indicating the period of illness or time the student is able to return to classes) must be submitted to the ED Program Student Advisor as soon as reasonably possible.

In no case will the satisfaction of the incomplete course requirements cause a grade to be lowered.  However, if a student does not submit/present the outstanding work by the stipulated deadline, his/her opportunity to improve the grade will lapse.  All courses that have outstanding course work will be given a letter grade with an “I” to indicate an extension has been granted.  If outstanding work is not submitted or a time frame of three months passes, the “I” will automatically be removed and the letter grade will stand as is.

The following maximum time extensions are allowed:

• August 1st for courses terminated in April
• December 1st for courses terminated in May/August
• April 1st for courses terminated in December

All registration and registration revisions must be completed in Aurora by the student through the University of Manitoba website registration before the stipulated deadlines.

Repeating a Course

Limited Access will not affect registration for the current Academic Year, which includes Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. See University Policy and Procedures – Repeat Course Policy – Section 2.5 (a) Limited Access.

When a student repeats a course or takes an equivalent course or mutually exclusive course (for example, a course that may not be held for credit with the original course), all attempts at that course shall be used in the calculation of the TGPA and CGPA.  Students who repeat a course will receive credit only once – based on the latest grade, not the highest grade.  All other grades for repeat courses will remain on a student’s academic record but will be eliminated from Hours Passed, Hours Earned, DGPA hours, DGPA calculation, and will be included in credit hours attempted.

A student may only repeat a required course one time, provided he/she is eligible to proceed and such repetition does not introduce a conflict with the student’s lecture, studio, examination schedule and/or space availability.

A failed Elective course may either be repeated or another Elective may be selected.

Communication and Record Keeping

For communication and record keeping purposes, students should make every effort to inform the Student Advisor if any part of their records and status have changed, or will change, on a continuous basis.

Students should inform the Student Advisor of any extraneous circumstances that may affect their academic performance.

VII.   Appeals on Matters Regarding Academic Regulations

The Faculty of Architecture Rules, Regulations, Student Appeals and Discipline Committee meets from time to time throughout the year to consider appeals from students who request special consideration in respect of rules and regulations governing their progress in the program and qualifications for graduation.

Students who intend to appeal matters concerning Environmental Design Program Rules and Regulations affecting their registration for the next Regular Academic Session must submit a written appeal to the Committee Chair no later than August 1st.

Appeals should be addressed to the Chair of the Rules, Regulations, Student Appeals and Discipline Committee, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 with a copy to the Environmental Design Program Chair.

Dean’s Honour List

Students who achieve a term GPA of 4.0 or better, while registered in 80 per cent of a full course load will be included in the Dean’s Honour List for the Faculty of Architecture.

Introduction

This chapter contains the regulations and requirements that apply to all students, regardless of faculty or school.

Each faculty and school has its own supplementary regulations and requirements. These are published in the faculty or school chapters of the Academic Calendar. Some faculties and schools also have additional regulations and requirements governing their programs; these are available from the faculty or school.

It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the academic regulations and requirements of the University of Manitoba in general and of the specific academic regulations and requirements of their faculty or school of registration. Accordingly, students are asked to seek the advice of advisors in faculty and school general offices whenever there is any question concerning how specific regulations apply to their situations.

Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements

Residence Requirements For Graduation

The grade of “D” is regarded as marginal in most courses by all faculties and schools. It contributes to decreasing a term, degree or cumulative Grade Point Average to less than 2.0. Courses graded “D” may be repeated for the purpose of improving a GPA. Note that some faculties and schools consider a grade of “D” as unacceptable and will not apply the course toward the program as credit. In most cases the course will need to be repeated to attain the acceptable grade. Refer to faculty and school regulations.

Calculation of Grade Point Average

The University of Manitoba will report cumulative and term grade point averages for all students through Aurora Student.
Please also refer to the Grade Point Averages Policy found in the University Policies and Procedures..

Quality Points

The quality points for a course are the product of the credit hours for the course and the grade point obtained by the student; e.g., 3 credit hours with a grade of “B” (3.0 points) = 3 credit hours x 3.0 = 9.0 quality points.

Quality Point Total

The quality point total is the sum of quality points accumulated as students proceed through their program of studies.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

The grade point average (GPA) is the quality point total divided by the total number of credit hours.

Example:

Grade Point Average

Course	Credit Hours	Grade	Grade Points	Quality Points
Course 1	3	B	3	9
Course 2	3	B+	3.5	10.5
Course 3	3	C+	2.5	7.5
Course 4	3	B	3	9
Course 5	3	A	4	12
Totals	15			48

Grade point average: 240 Quality Points / 15 Credit Hours = 3.20

Poor Grades and Program Progression

A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.

Students in doubt as to the status of their record should consult an advisor in their faculty or school.

For minimum grade levels, especially as they affect progression requirements, see the faculty or school regulations in the Academic Calendar or consult an advisor.

Academic Honours

Students qualify for the Honour List (Dean’s, Director’s, University 1) when they achieve qualifying grade point averages, as specified by the faculty/school or program regulations.

In addition, outstanding academic achievement will qualify students for other honours and awards.  These include:

• the University Gold Medal, which is awarded at graduation in each faculty or school to the student with the most outstanding academic record;
• program medals, which are awarded by faculties and schools to the best student graduating from a specific program;
• graduation “with distinction”, which is recorded on the transcripts of all students who attain a qualifying grade point average;
• and other medals and prizes that are specific to programs or disciplines.

Academic Evaluation

Methods of Evaluation

Students shall be informed of the method of evaluation to be used in each course, as specified in the Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regard to Students Policy, found in the University Policies and Procedures.

In departments where a course is offered in more than one section, the department offering the course endeavours to provide instruction so that all sections cover similar topics and that all students achieve a similar level of competency in the topic. However, there will be differences in evaluation as well as in teaching style, readings and assignments from one section to another. Students may contact the department for additional information before registration.

Credit for Term Work