Carleton University

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Undergraduate Calendar
for the Academic Year 2011-2012

Note: This is an unofficial edition of the 2011-2012 Undergraduate

Calendar. It does not contain any updates or changes issued after
March 24, 2011. The most current edition including errata and
late changes posted after March 24 and throughout the year can
be found at carleton.ca/cuuc . The online (html) edition of the
Undergraduate Calendar is the university's official statement.
This Calendar is issued several months in advance of the beginning
of the academic year. The University reserves the right without
liability or penalty, and without notice, to make changes in the
services and programs it offers, including alteration of the fee
schedules and cancellation of particular courses.
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Table of Contents Geomatics ................................................................. 152

Global Politics .......................................................... 154
Greek and Roman Studies ....................................... 156
The University ................................................................ 5 History ...................................................................... 157
The Academic Year ....................................................... 7 Human Rights .......................................................... 159
Accreditation of the University................................. 11 Humanities ............................................................... 161
Disclosure ................................................................... 11 Industrial Design ..................................................... 163
Copyright Compliance ............................................... 11 Information Technology........................................... 165
Fees.............................................................................. 11 Integrated Science.................................................... 166
Selected Senate Policies ............................................. 12 Journalism ................................................................ 169
Regulations Law ............................................................................ 171
General Admission Requirements and Procedures . 16 Linguistics and Language Studies.......................... 176
Admission Requirements by Degree......................... 25 Mathematics and Statistics .................................... 180
Enriched Support Program ....................................... 33 Music......................................................................... 187
Academic Regulations of the University .................. 34 Nanoscience.............................................................. 189
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the Neuroscience ............................................................ 190
Bachelor of Architectural Studies Degree ................ 61 Philosophy ................................................................ 191
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the Physics ...................................................................... 193
Bachelor of Arts Degree ............................................. 61 Political Science ....................................................... 197
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the Psychology ................................................................ 202
Bachelor of Engineering Degree ............................... 63
Public Affairs and Policy Management .................. 204
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the
Bachelor of Industrial Design Degree ...................... 64 Public Service Studies, Certificate (Nunavut) ........ 208
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the Public Service Studies, Certificate .......................... 208
Bachelor of Information Technology Degree............ 64 Religion ..................................................................... 209
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the Sexuality Studies (Minor) ........................................ 211
Bachelor of Science Degree ....................................... 66
Social Work ............................................................... 212
Special Studies (Non-degree)..................................... 68
Sociology and Anthropology ................................... 213
Co-operative Education ............................................. 69
Technology, Society, Environment Studies............. 216
Program Information
Undeclared................................................................ 217
African Studies ........................................................... 79
Women's and Gender Studies ................................. 218
Architectural Studies ................................................. 80
Course Listings
Art History .................................................................. 82
Aerospace Engineering (AERO) ............................... 221
Biochemistry .............................................................. 84
African Studies (AFRI) ............................................ 223
Biology ........................................................................ 86
American Sign Language (ASLA) ............................. 224
Biotechnology ............................................................. 93
Anthropology (ANTH) .............................................. 225
Business ...................................................................... 94
Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies (ALDS)231
Canadian Studies ....................................................... 97
Arabic (ARAB) .......................................................... 234
Chemistry ................................................................. 100
Architecture (ARCH, ARCC, ARCU, ARCN, ARCS) ... 234
Child Studies ............................................................ 103
Art History (ARTH) ................................................... 242
Cognitive Science ..................................................... 105
Biochemistry (BIOC)................................................. 246
Communication Studies .......................................... 107
Biology (BIOL)........................................................... 249
Computer Science..................................................... 109
Business (BUSI) ........................................................ 255
Criminology and Criminal Justice.......................... 114
Canadian Studies (CDNS) ........................................ 264
Directed Interdisciplinary Studies ......................... 118
Centre for Initiatives in Education (CIED) ............. 266
Earth Sciences .......................................................... 120
Chemistry (CHEM) ................................................... 267
Economics................................................................. 124
Child Studies (CHST)................................................ 272
Engineering .............................................................. 128
Chinese (CHIN) ......................................................... 272
English ...................................................................... 135
Civil Engineering (CIVE) .......................................... 274
Environmental Science ............................................ 137
Classical Civilization (CLCV) .................................. 277
Environmental Studies ............................................ 140
Cognitive Science (CGSC) ......................................... 280
European and Russian Studies ............................... 142
Communication for Disciplines and Professions
Film Studies .............................................................. 144 (CCDP) ....................................................................... 281
Food Science and Nutrition ..................................... 145 Communication Studies (COMM) ............................ 282
French ....................................................................... 146 Computational Sciences (CMPS) ............................. 286
Geography ................................................................. 149 Computer Science (COMP) ....................................... 287

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Co-operative Education (COOP) .............................. 293 Russian (RUSS) ......................................................... 452

Criminology and Criminal Justice (CRCJ) ............. 293 Sexuality Studies (SXST)......................................... 453
Earth Sciences (ERTH) ............................................. 295 Social Work (SOWK) ................................................. 454
Economics (ECON) ................................................... 299 Sociology (SOCI) ....................................................... 458
Electronics (ELEC) ................................................... 308 Spanish (SPAN) ......................................................... 465
Engineering Core Courses (ECOR) .......................... 312 Statistics (STAT) ....................................................... 467
English (ENGL) ......................................................... 313 Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
English as a Second Language (ESLA) .................... 318 (SREE)........................................................................ 470
Environmental Engineering (ENVE) ....................... 319 Systems and Computer Engineering (SYSC) .......... 472
Environmental Science (ENSC) ............................... 321 Technology, Society, Environment Studies
(TSES) ........................................................................ 478
Environmental Studies (ENST) ............................... 322
Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) .................... 480
European and Russian Studies (EURR).................. 323
Film Studies (FILM).................................................. 326
First-Year Seminars (FYSM) .................................... 328
Food Science (FOOD) ................................................ 332
French (FREN) .......................................................... 333
French Interdisciplinary Studies (FINS) ................ 336
Geography (GEOG) ................................................... 338
Geomatics (GEOM) ................................................... 343
German (GERM)........................................................ 345
Global Politics (GPOL) ............................................. 346
Greek (GREK) ............................................................ 346
Hebrew (HEBR)......................................................... 347
History (HIST)........................................................... 347
Humanities (HUMS) ................................................. 357
Human Rights (HUMR) ............................................ 359
Indigenous Studies (INDG) ...................................... 362
Industrial Design (IDES) .......................................... 363
Information Technology (BIT, IMD, NET) ............... 365
Integrated Science (INSC) ........................................ 371
Interdisciplinary Science (ISCI) .............................. 372
Interdisciplinary Studies (DIST) ............................. 372
International Affairs (INAF) .................................... 374
Italian (ITAL) ............................................................ 375
Japanese (JAPA)........................................................ 376
Journalism and Communication (JOUR)................ 377
Language Studies (LANG) ........................................ 380
Latin (LATN) ............................................................. 381
Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS)...... 381
Law (LAWS) ............................................................... 382
Linguistics (LALS) .................................................... 390
Mathematics (MATH) ............................................... 393
Mechanical Engineering (MECH) ............................ 402
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAAE)... 404
Music (MUSI) ............................................................ 406
Natural Sciences (NSCI) ........................................... 412
Philosophy (PHIL) .................................................... 413
Physics (PHYS) .......................................................... 421
Political Science (PSCI) ............................................ 426
Portuguese (PORT) .................................................. 437
Psychology (PSYC) .................................................... 438
Public Affairs and Policy Management (PAPM) ..... 443
Public Policy and Administration (PADM) ............. 444
Religion (RELI) ......................................................... 446

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The Academic Year 2011-2012 June 21, 2011
• Last day for academic withdrawal from early
Undergraduate Studies summer courses.
The following schedule contains the dates prescribed • Last day for handing in term work and the last day
by the University Senate for academic activities. Dates that can be specified by a course instructor as a due
relating to fee payment, cancellation of course selections, date for term work for courses that end on this day.
late charges, and other fees or charges will be published
in the Important Dates and Deadlines section of the • Last day for Early Summer classes for Engineering
Registration website (carleton.ca/registration). students.
The academic year is divided into three terms: June 13-23 (may include evenings and Saturdays), 2011
• Fall/winter and winter term deferred final
Summer term: May - August examinations will be held.
Fall term: September - December
Winter term: January - April June 24-29 (including Saturday), 2011
• Early summer examinations will be held. It may be
Courses are offered in the following patterns: necessary to schedule examinations during the day
for classes held in the evening and vice versa.
Early summer: May - June
Late summer: July - August June 30, 2011
Full summer: May - August • Final deadline for summer term fee payment.
Fall term: September - December
Winter term: December - April July 1, 2011
Fall/winter: September - April • Statutory holiday. University closed.
Courses are offered during the day and the evening. July 4, 2011
• Late summer classes begin. Full summer classes
resume.
Summer Term 2011 July 11, 2011
• Last day for registration and course changes for
late summer courses.
March 1, 2011
• Last day for receipt of applications for admission to July 22, 2011
an undergraduate degree program for the summer • Last day for withdrawal from late summer courses
2011 term. with full fee adjustment.
May 1, 2011 July 29, 2011
• Last day for receipt of applications for • Last day to submit to the Paul Menton Centre for
undergraduate degree program transfers for the Students with Disabilities, Formal Examination
summer 2011 term. Accommodation Forms for August examinations.
May 6, 2011 August 1, 2011
• Deadline for fee payment or assignment of funding • Statutory Holiday. University closed.
to ensure payment is processed to your account August 15, 2011
without incurring a late charge.
• Last day of late summer and full summer classes
May 9, 2011 for non-Engineering students.
• Early summer and full summer classes begin. • Last day for handing in term work and the last day
May 16, 2011 that can be specified by a course instructor as a due
• Last day for registration and course changes for date for term work for courses that end on this day.
early summer courses. August 16, 2011
May 20, 2011 • Last day for academic withdrawal from late
• Last day for registration and course changes for full summer and full summer courses and any other
summer courses. courses that end this term.
May 23, 2011 • Last day of late summer and full summer classes
• Statutory holiday. University closed. for Engineering students.
May 31, 2011 • Last day for handing in term work and the last day
• Last day to withdraw from early summer courses that can be specified by a course instructor as a due
with full fee adjustment. date for term work for courses that end on this day.
June 10, 2011 August 18-23 (including Saturday), 2011
• Last day to withdraw from full summer courses • Summer examinations will be held. It may be
with a full fee adjustment. necessary to schedule examinations during the day
for classes held in the evening and vice versa.
• Last day to submit to the Paul Menton Centre for
Students with Disabilities, formal Examination September 30, 2011
Accommodation Forms for June examinations. • Last day for receipt of applications for review of
final grades for summer term courses.
June 20, 2011
• Last day of early summer classes for non- September 30 - October 1, 2011 (including Saturday)
Engineering students (NOTE: Full summer classes • Summer term deferred final examinations will be
resume July 4). held.
• Last day for handing in term work and the last day
that can be specified by a course instructor as a due
date for term work for courses that end on this day.

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• Last day of fall-term classes.
Fall Term 2011
• Last day for academic withdrawal from fall term.
courses.
September 1, 2011
• Last day for receipt of applications from potential • Last day for handing in term work and the last day
fall (November) graduates. that can be specified by a course instructor as a due
date for term work for fall term courses.
September 5, 2011
• Statutory holiday, University closed. • Last day for receipt of applications for degree
program transfers for winter term.
September 6, 2011
• Fall term begins. December 6-7, 2011
• No classes take place.
September 6-7, 2011
• Academic Orientation. All students are expected to December 8-21, 2011
be on campus. Class and laboratory preparations, • Final examinations in fall term courses and mid-
departmental introductions for students, and other term examinations in fall/winter courses will be
academic preparation activities will be held. held. Examinations are normally held in the day
and evening during the Monday to Saturday period.
September 7, 2011 In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to
• Orientation for Teaching Assistants. schedule an examination on a Sunday.
September 8, 2011 December 16, 2011
• Fall and fall/winter classes begin. • Fall Co-op Work Term Reports are due.
September 21, 2011 December 21, 2011
• Last day for registration. • All take home examinations are due.
• Last day to change courses or sections for fall/ December 25 - January 1, 2011
winter and fall term courses. • University closed.
September 30, 2011
• Last day to withdraw from fall term and fall/winter
courses with a full fee adjustment. Winter Term 2012
• Last day for receipt of applications for review of
final grades in summer term courses. January 4, 2012
September 30 - October 1, 2011 • Winter-term classes begin.
• Summer deferred final examinations to be written. January 17, 2012
October 7, 2011 • Last day for registration for winter term courses.
• University Day at Carleton. Undergraduate classes • Last day to change courses or sections for winter
suspended. term courses.
• December examination schedule (fall term final and January 31, 2012
fall/winter mid-terms) available online. • Last day for withdrawal from winter term and
October 10, 2011 winter portion of fall/winter courses with full fee
adjustment.
• Statutory holiday, University closed.
• Last day for receipt of applications for review of
October 15, 2011 final grades in fall-term courses.
• Last day for receipt of applications for admission
to a degree program for the following winter term February 1, 2012
from applicants whose documents originate from • Last day for receipt of applications for admission
outside Canada or the United States. to the Bachelor of Architectural Studies and the
Bachelor of Social Work degree programs for the
November 11, 2011 following fall/winter session.
• Last day to submit, to the Paul Menton Centre for
Students with Disabilities, Formal Examination February 17, 2012
Accommodation Forms for December examinations. • April examination schedule available online
November 15, 2011 February 17-25, 2012
• Last day for receipt of applications for admission to • Fall-term deferred examinations will be written.
a degree program for the winter term. Examinations are normally held in the day and
evening during the Monday to Saturday period. In
November 21, 2011 exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to
• Last day for tests or examinations in courses below schedule an examination on a Sunday.
the 4000-level before the final examination period
(see Examination Regulations in the Academic February 20, 2012
Regulations of the University section of this • Statutory holiday. University closed.
Calendar).
February 20-24, 2012
December 1, 2011 • Winter Break, classes suspended.
• Last day for receipt of applications from potential
winter (February) graduates.
December 5, 2011
• Fall term ends.

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March 1, 2012 Canada or the United States
• Last day for receipt of applications from potential • Applicants with high school qualifications from
Spring (June) graduates. Canada or the United States
June 11 - 21, 2012 (may include evenings and Saturdays)
• Last day for receipt of applications to the Bachelor • Fall/winter and winter term deferred final
of Humanities, Bachelor of Industrial Design, examinations will be held.
Bachelor of Information Technology (Interactive
Multimedia and Design), Bachelor of Journalism, June 15, 2012
and the Bachelor of Music degree program for the • Last day for receipt of applications for internal
2011-2012 fall/winter session. degree transfers to allow for registration for the
following fall/winter session.
March 7, 2012
• Last day to submit, to the Paul Menton Centre for June 30, 2012
Students with Disabilities, Formal Examination • Last day for receipt of applications for review of
Accommodation Forms for April examinations. final grades in fall/winter and winter term courses.
March 22, 2012
• Last day for tests or examinations in courses below
the 4000-level before the final examination period Summer Term 2012
(see Examination Regulations in the Academic
Regulations of the University section of this March 1, 2012
Calendar).
• Last day for receipt of applications for admission to
April 1, 2012 an undergraduate degree program for the summer
• Last day for receipt of applications for admission term.
for the following fall/winter session to programs, May 1, 2012
other than those listed above, from candidates
whose documents originate outside Canada and the • Last day for receipt of applications for
United States. undergraduate internal degree transfers to allow
registration for the summer term.
April 5, 2012
May 4, 2012
• Winter term ends. • Deadline for fee payment or assignment of funding
to ensure payment is processed to your account
• Last day of fall/winter and winter-term classes. without incurring a late charge.
• Last day for academic withdrawal from fall/winter May 7, 2012
and winter-term courses.
• Early summer and full summer classes begin.
• Last day for handing in term work and the last day
that can be specified by a course instructor as a due May 14, 2012
date for term work for fall/winter and winter-term • Last day for registration and course changes for
courses. early summer courses.
April 6, 2012 May 18, 2012
• Statutory holiday. University closed. • Last day for registration and course changes for full
summer courses.
April 9-10, 2012
• No classes take place. May 21, 2012
• Statutory holiday. University closed.
April 11 - 24 (including Saturdays), 2012
• Final examinations in winter term and fall/winter May 31, 2012
courses will be held. Examinations are normally • Last day to withdraw from early summer courses
held in the day and evening during the Monday to with full fee adjustment.
Saturday period. In exceptional circumstances it June 8, 2012
may be necessary to schedule an examination on a • Last day to withdraw from full summer courses
Sunday. with a full fee adjustment.
April 16, 2012 • Last day to submit to the Paul Menton Centre for
• Winter Co-op Work Term reports are due. Students with Disabilities, formal Examination
April 24, 2012 Accommodation Forms for June examinations.
• All take home examinations are due. June 11-21, 2012
May 1, 2012 • Fall/winter and winter term deferred final
• Last day for receipt of applications for admission examinations will be held. Examinations are
for the following fall/winter session to the Child normally held in the day and evening during
Studies program. the Monday to Saturday period. In exceptional
circumstances it may be necessary to schedule an
• Last day for receipt of applications for internal examination on a Sunday.
degree transfers to allow for registration for the
following summer session. June 12, 2012
• Last day for tests or examinations in courses below
June 1, 2012 the 4000-level before the final examination period
• Last day for receipt of applications for admission (see Examination Regulations in the Academic
for the following fall/winter session to the Regulations of the University section of this
programs other than those already listed above, Calendar).
from:
June 19, 2012
• Mature applicants • Last day of early summer classes for non-
• Those presenting post-secondary education Engineering students (NOTE: Full summer classes
qualifications resume after Canada day).
• Those transferring from other universities in

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• Last day for academic withdrawal from early and evening during the Monday to Saturday period.
summer courses. In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to
• Last day for handing in term assignments, subject schedule an examination on a Sunday.
to any earlier course deadline. September 30, 2012
June 22 - 27, 2012 • Last day for receipt of applications for review of
• Early summer examinations will be held. final grades for summer term courses.
Examinations are normally held in the day and
evening during the Monday to Saturday period. In
exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to
schedule an examination on a Sunday.
June 21, 2012
• Last day for handing in term work and the last day
that can be specified by a course instructor as a due
date for term work for courses that end on this day.
• Last day for Early Summer classes for Engineering
students.
June 30, 2012
• Final deadline for summer term fee payment.
July 2, 2012
• Statutory holiday. University closed.
July 3, 2012
• Late summer classes begin. Full summer classes
resume.
July 10, 2012
• Last day for registration and course changes for
late summer courses.
July 20, 2012
• Last day for withdrawal from late summer courses
with full fee adjustment.
July 27, 2012
• Last day to submit to the Paul Menton Centre for
Students with Disabilities, Formal Examination
Accommodation Forms for August examinations.
August 6, 2012
• Statutory Holiday. University closed.
August 8, 2012
• Last day for tests or examinations in courses below
the 4000-level before the final examination period
(see Examination Regulations in the Academic
Regulations of the University section of this
Calendar).
August 15, 2012
• Last day of late summer and full summer classes.
• Last day for handing in term assignments, subject
to any earlier course deadline.
• Last day for academic withdrawal from late
summer and full summer courses and any other
courses that end this term.
August 16, 2012
• Summer Co-Op Work Term reports are due.
August 18-23, 2012
• Summer examinations will be held. Examinations
are normally held in the day and evening during
the Monday to Saturday period. In exceptional
circumstances it may be necessary to schedule an
examination on a Sunday.
September 28 - 29, 2012 (including Saturday)
• Summer term deferred final examinations will be
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Accreditation of the University
Carleton University, a founding member of the Council The Bachelor of Computer Science Honours Degree
of Ontario Universities, enjoys full accreditation by the Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council of
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of the the Canadian Information Processing Society and the
Province of Ontario. Computer Science Association.
The University is a charter member of the Association The School of Industrial Design was established at
of Universities and Colleges of Canada. It is a member Carleton on the recommendation of a study prepared by
of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Canadian Industrial Designers. Initial
participates fully in the Commonwealth Scholarship and funding for the school was supplied by Design Canada,
Fellowship Plan. It is also a member of the International Ministry of Industry, Trade and Commerce.
Association of Universities.
The School of Social Work program has been formally
The baccalaureate degree programs in Aerospace, accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of
Civil, Communications, Computer Systems, Electrical, Social Work.
Engineering Physics, Environmental, Mechanical and
Software Engineering are accredited by the Canadian Carleton University participates in the Ontario Student
Engineering Accreditation Board of the Canadian Council Assistance Program, other provincial assistance programs
of Professional Engineers. The baccalaureate degree and the Canada Student Loans Program and is fully
program in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering recognized as one of the few participating institutions
has been designed to meet the requirements of the outside the province of Quebec for bursary assistance
accreditation process. through the Quebec Loans and Bursaries Program.
The Bachelor of Architecture degree offered by the Carleton University's degree programs are recognized
School of Architecture is recognized by the Canadian in the United States by the Federal Guaranteed Student
Architectural Certification Board as a prerequisite to Loans Program and for student aid to veterans through
apply for certification of academic qualifications for Veterans Administration.
registration to practise as an architect in a provincial
association.

Fees
Tuition Fees and Charges Dates Relating to Fees and Charges
Tuition fees, late charges, and other fees and charges Dates relating to tuition fee payments, cancellations of
are reviewed in the spring of each year. Details are course selections, late charges, and other fees or charges
at carleton.ca/fees by May 1 and in the Registration are published in the Important Dates and Deadlines
Instructions and Class Schedule booklet which is made section of the Registration Instructions and Class
available to all incoming and returning students in July. Schedule booklet.
Students are advised to familiarize themselves with this
information.

Disclosure Copyright Compliance

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Carleton University is committed to compliance in all
and Statistics Canada require that Carleton University copyright matters. Noncompliance is a violation of the
provide to them information pertaining to a student's Canadian Copyright Act. In addition to any actions that
status and other selected personal information. Upon might be taken by any copyright owner or its licensing
registration as a student, one is deemed to agree to the agent, the University will take steps against any breach
disclosure by Carleton University of the student's status of this policy.
and other selected personal information pursuant to any
such requirement. See carleton.ca/ims/copyrig1.html for guidelines on
copyright compliance.

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Selected Senate Policies

Academic Accommodation Policy for Educational Equity Policy
Students with Disabilities
Preamble
This policy supports Carleton University's commitment
Principles to Sections 15 and 28 of the Canadian Charter of Rights
Carleton University is committed to providing access to and Freedoms, Sections 1, 5 and 14 of the Ontario Human
the educational experience and accommodation to the Rights Code, and the University's Statement on Conduct
point of undue hardship in order to promote academic and Human Rights.
accessibility for individuals with identified and duly
assessed disabilities. The University encourages Principles
applications from students with those disabilities Carleton University is committed to excellence in
within the meaning of the Ontario Human Rights Code, teaching, scholarship and research and to providing
including visual, hearing, communication and mobility equity in its educational programs and services.
impairments and learning and other non-visible
disabilities. The University Strives to provide the best possible
educational experience for all of its students and to
The University affirms its commitment to the physical encourage and assist all students to succeed academically
accessibility of the Carleton campus, and to the and as members of the University community.
assessment of academic accommodation for students
with disabilities in order to maintain its leadership The commitment to provide educational equity extends
among the province’s educational institutions in to members of disadvantaged groups as outlined in
implementing accessibility. the University's Statement on Conduct and Human
Rights, and includes international students within
The Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities these categories.
(PMC) is the designated unit at the University for
assisting the Carleton community in integrating persons Educational Equity Policy Statement
with disabilities into all aspects of Carleton’s academic Carleton University is committed to identifying
and community life. The PMC provides assessment University policies, programs and services that need
of academic accommodation, advises students on to be changed, enhanced or created (subject to the
strategies to open a dialogue with instructors and acts as availability of resources) in order to:
consultant, facilitator, coordinator and advocate in this Increase the access, retention and graduation of
area for all members of the University community. groups of students who have traditionally been under-
The University promotes efforts to accommodate represented, underserved and/or disadvantaged in
students with disabilities so that they can meet the University programs; and
learning objectives of courses they are taking and be Provide and maintain a supportive, hospitable and
fairly evaluated in their performance. welcoming educational environment for all students,
For more detailed information on the Policy and faculty, staff and associated professionals in the
associated procedures, please consult with the Paul University.
Menton Centre. The entire text of the Policy is available The University is committed to providing accommodation
as part of Carleton University's Human Rights Policy, at on human rights grounds to students to the point of
the Equity Services Web site: www.carleton.ca/equity/ undue hardship (considering cost, outside sources of
funding, if any, and health and safety requirements) and
to implementing special measures as required to achieve
the University's educational equity goals.
The University undertakes to provide education and
Policy on Discrimination and Sexual training to faculty, staff and students on human rights
Harassment issues as these relate, inter alia, to curriculum and
pedagogy and, through the Office of the Vice-President
(Academic), to provide seed funding and/or release time
Carleton University is a community of faculty, staff, for an initial five-year period to support the development
and students who are engaged in teaching, learning and of courses and research within the disciplines reflecting
research. Its members are part of the community at large an interest in pluralism and diversity.
and are governed by the law common to all persons. But
membership in the academic community also entails
certain rights and responsibilities. The University
respects the rights of speech, assembly, and dissent; it
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry,
place or origin, colour, ethnic origin, national origin,
creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family
status, political affiliation or belief, or handicap that is
defined as such in the Ontario Human Rights Code; it
requires tolerance and respect for the rights of others;
and it promotes an environment conducive to personal
and intellectual growth.
(Please refer to the Offences of Conduct and Academic
Standing sections of this Calendar.)

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General Admissions Requirements and Procedures
Summary of Admissions Requirements for
Undergraduate Degree and Certificate Programs
Enriched Support Program

Regulations
Academic Regulations of the University
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the
Bachelor of Architectural Studies Degree
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the
Bachelor of Engineering Degree
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the
Bachelor of Industrial Design Degree
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the
Bachelor of Information Technology Degree
Academic Regulations and Requirements for the
Bachelor of Science Degree
Special Studies (Non-Degree)
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General Admission Requirements and Procedures

1. General Admission Requirements 3. Multiple Undergraduate Programs
Persons wishing to follow programs of study leading Students who already possess an undergraduate degree,
to a degree or certificate must be formally admitted to certificate, or diploma from another university or from
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the University. Carleton University may apply for admission to a

second undergraduate program. In such circumstances,
Persons wishing to register in degree-credit courses to be eligible for graduation with an Honours degree
without having been formally admitted to the University students must present a minimum of 5.0 credits earned
may do so as Special students. See Section 17 below, at Carleton University including at least 3.0 credits that
Special Studies (Non-Degree), for more information. are both in the Major and at the 3000-level or above.
An overall average of at least 70% is normally required To be eligible for graduation with a General degree
to be considered for admission. Some programs may students must present a minimum of 5.0 credits earned
also require specific course prerequisites and/or at Carleton University including at least 3.0 credits that
supplementary admission portfolios. Higher averages are both in the Major and at the 2000-level or above.
are required for admission to programs for which the To be eligible for graduation with any degree with a
demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the Concentration, Specialization or Minor, students must
number of places available. The overall average required satisfy the additional requirement that they present a
for admission is determined each year on a program minimum of 2.0 credits earned at Carleton University in
by program basis. Consult admissions.carleton.ca/ each Concentration, Specialization or Minor.
requirements for further details.
Due to accreditation requirements, the minimum
Applicants should note that meeting the minimum number of Carleton credits for students in the Faculty of
requirements of a program does not guarantee admission Engineering and Design is half of the number of credits
to the University. Applications from students whose required in the program.
grades do not meet the requirements in a given year or
program will be considered individually. Students in this To obtain an undergraduate certificate from Carleton
category may be asked to provide additional information University, students must present a minimum of 4.0
to assist the University in determining where there are credits taken at Carleton including all required courses.
special circumstances that would permit their admission For a second or subsequent undergraduate program,
to Carleton. the appropriate minimum number of Carleton credits
must be met.
This publication contains admission requirements for
the 2011-2012 academic year only. Students wishing to
apply for 2012-2013 should contact Admissions Services
for information on requirements and procedures. 4. English as a Second Language
Individuals who are in any doubt about their eligibility Requirements (ESLR)
for admission are encouraged to inquire at Admissions
Services. The language of instruction at Carleton University is
English. In their own interest, students whose first
language is not English must demonstrate that they
2. Accessibility for Students with can cope with the language demands of an English
language university, and they can do so by following
Disabilities one of two options:

Carleton University is committed to making reasonable Option 1

accommodation to individuals with disabilities, and In order to be eligible for admission to an undergraduate
actively encourages application from students with degree program or as a Special student at Carleton
disabilities. This commitment includes gaining an University without any English as a Second Language
understanding of the circumstances of an individual's Requirement, all international applicants as well as
disabilities and adjusting services to all academically Canadian citizens and residents whose first language
qualified individuals to compete on an equitable is not English or French are required:
basis. a) to present official transcripts to indicate that they
Students are encouraged to contact the Paul Menton have studied for the last three years (full-time) in
Centre for Students with Disabilities for further a high school, college or university in Canada, the
information to enable them to assess the extent to which United States, the United Kingdom or any other
specialized services will be available. country in which the primary language is English
and where the language of instruction in the relevant
Academic accessibility is intrinsically linked to physical educational institution was exclusively English, or
accessibility. Carleton is committed to continually
monitoring and upgrading physical accessibility to b) to present an official minimum 70 band score on
whatever extent is possible. the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)
Assessment, or
A Senate standing committee monitors the needs and
problems of students with disabilities in conjunction with c) to present an official minimum score of 86 overall on
their academic problems and makes recommendation for the Internet-based (iBT) Test of English as a Foreign
improvements. Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score in each
component of: writing - 22, speaking - 22, reading
- 20, listening - 20; or 237 on the computer-based
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
580 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), or

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d) to present an official minimum score of 6.5 overall on Students considering a break in study of three terms
the International English Language Testing System or longer should contact SLALS to discuss their ESLR
(IELTS) Academic Version, with a minimum score of standing. After a break in studies, students may be
6.0 on each band, or required to re-take a SLALS-approved English language
proficiency test before returning to their studies and
e) to present an official minimum score of 85 with a register according to their new placement.
minimum of 80 in each band on the Michigan English
Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or To satisfy the ESLR, students must earn a grade of
B- or higher in either Advanced English as a Second
f) to have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 with a Language for Academic Purposes (ESLA 1900) or in

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final grade of B- or higher. Advanced English as a Second Language for Engineering
Applicants whose first language is French must present Students (ESLA 1905). Students are able to satisfy this
transcripts to indicate that they have taken four years requirement at any time during the year by achieving the
of anglais (English) in a Canadian secondary school in minimum result required on one of Carleton University’s
order to be admitted without an English as a Second approved English as a Second Language assessments.
Language Requirement. Refer to Option 1 for details on acceptable English
language tests.
Option 2
For further information regarding the English as a
Applicants whose first language is not English who do Second Language Requirement and admission, contact
not meet the requirements stated in Option 1 may be Admissions Services. For information on English as a
offered admission to an undergraduate degree program Second Language credit courses and placement, contact
or as a Special student, with an English as a Second the School of Linguistics and Language Studies (SLALS).
Language Requirement (ESLR). These applicants are
required to:
a) present an official overall score between 30 and 69 5. Dates of Entry
on the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)
Assessment (with no band below 30); an overall score
of 30 must also have 40 in writing or 50 in reading Students may be admitted to register in January, May
or listening, or 50 in speaking and 40 in reading or and July as well as in September. (See the Academic Year
listening, or section of this Calendar.) It should be noted however, that
a full range of courses is only offered during the fall/winter
b) present an official overall score between 61 and 85 session, i.e. September to May.
(with a minimum score in each component of 15) on
the Internet-based (iBT) Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL); or between 173 and 236 on the
computer-based TOEFL; or between 500 and 579 on 6. Levels of Entry
the paper-based TOEFL, or
When a student is admitted at the first-year level, the
c) present an official overall score between 5.0 and 6.4 degree program is normally four years for an Honours
(with a minimum score in each band of 4.5 and a and Major degree and three years for a General degree
minimum average of 5.0 over writing, reading, and with a normal course load. Beyond first year, remaining
listening) on the International English Language degree requirements are determined by the total number
Testing System (IELTS). of credits required for that particular degree program
Applicants with language scores within the above ranges less those credits granted on transfer from previous post-
may be permitted to begin their studies by registering secondary studies. Note: residency requirements must
in credit ESLA courses(s) and a limited number of credit also be met (see Section 11).
courses until their ESLR is completed.
Students must be registered in and attending the 7. Concurrent Studies
required credit ESLA course(s) to be permitted to register
in any other courses. Students who have not registered
appropriately will be deregistered from all credit The Concurrent Studies program enables secondary
courses. This includes those students registered in credit school students to begin university-level study while
courses without the required ESLA course registration completing any outstanding requirements for their
and those registered in more non-ESL credits than their high school diploma. The availability of the Concurrent
results indicate. Studies program will be of particular interest to those
students in semestered schools who are not taking a full
Students are expected to complete the ESLR within one load of high school credits in their final year of study.
calendar year of their initial enrolment in credit courses. Students in non-semestered high schools may also wish
In exceptional circumstances, permission to continue in to take advantage of this opportunity in their final year
a second fall/winter term registration in ESLA courses if they are not taking a full credit load.
may be granted by the University's School of Linguistics
and Language Studies (SLALS). Students who wish to take advantage of the Concurrent
Studies program will register as Special students.
Registration will be denied to students who have not Special students may normally enrol in a maximum
satisfied the ESLR if they do not show continuous of 1.0 credit in each of the fall term, winter term and
registration, attendance or progress in their required summer session. With admission to a degree program,
ESLA courses (as determined by SLALS). program requirements for a degree will be reduced by
Students who do not achieve the minimum final grade the number of credits successfully completed as part
required to advance to the next level of an ESLA course of the Concurrent Studies program that are appropriate
after three attempts will not be permitted to register to the degree. Other universities normally grant credit
in any credit courses for one calendar year. Such on admission for courses taken at Carleton as a Special
students must take a SLALS-approved English language student.
proficiency test before returning to their studies and
must register according to their new placement.

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Prince Edward Island

8. Admission to Certificate and Diploma Saskatchewan
Programs It is recognized that the curriculum of some provinces
does not include an introductory course in calculus, or
In addition to offering nineteen undergraduate degree that a final-year mathematics course may have only a
programs, for which the admission requirements are few weeks of an introduction to calculus, or that only
stated on the following pages, Carleton offers three a few schools in a particular province or territory may
certificate programs and one diploma program. Please offer a calculus course to a selected group of students.
refer to the “Summary of Admission Requirements” for In instances where no calculus is presented, and there is
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additional information. a requirement for it in the university program to which

the student is admitted, adjustments may have to be
made to include an extra half-credit beyond the normal
degree program requirements.
9. High School Applicants It should be noted that for some restricted-enrolment
programs, preference may be given to applicants who,
Ontario along with a high academic standing, have completed
The minimum admission requirements to be considered an introductory course in calculus.
are:
The United States
1) the completion of the OSSD; and 1. Applicants who have completed Grade 12 in the
2) six 4U/M courses, including specific program United States or in a U.S. overseas school will be
prerequisites. considered for admission to first year. The Grade 12
program must include at least four academic units,
The overall admission average and mix of 4U/M courses and a minimum of 16 academic units must have been
required is dependent upon the degree or program completed in Grades 9 to 12.
for which the student is applying. Detailed admission
requirements for each undergraduate degree program can 2. An average of B- or higher is required for admission.
be found in the "Summary of Admission Requirements" For Honours programs and some limited enrolment
following this section. programs, a higher average may be required.

Holding the minimum admission requirements only 3. Applicants are encouraged to submit SAT or ACT
establishes eligibility for consideration to Carleton scores to supplement their application for admission
University programs. Admission averages and required to the University.
marks will vary from year to year and will be determined Advanced Placement (AP)
by the availability of places and by the number of Applicants who have completed AP exams with a
applicants. The overall admission average may be higher minimum grade of 4 will be granted appropriate
than the stated minimum requirements. advanced standing credit, subject to the discretion of the
Students who feel that their high school grade average appropriate Faculty, to a maximum of 3.0 credits.
does not reflect their potential are encouraged to apply International Baccalaureate (IB)
to the Enriched Support Program. For more information, Students applying on the basis of having completed the
see the Enriched Support Program information following IB diploma must possess a minimum score of 28 points.
the Admissions section of this Calendar. Applicants should have completed the diploma with six
Carleton University uses, for admission purposes, the subjects: three higher level (HL) and three subsidiary level
credit system as defined by the Ministry of Education, (SL). Students should also include the specific subject
Universities and Colleges. In calculating averages, the requirements for the program for which they are applying
weighting factor assigned to a subject will be directly among their higher level and subsidiary level subjects.
proportional to the credit value of that subject. Usually we expect prerequisite courses to be at the higher
level. Students with a minimum score of 28 may be given
Quebec transfer credit for higher level courses with grades of 5
Students from the Province of Québec may apply for or higher, to a maximum of 3.0 credits.
admission into first year either upon completion of the
Grade 12 program or after completing work towards Other High School Systems
the Collegial diploma. (See the information on Québec Applicants who have completed high school diploma
CEGEPs in this section.) requirements in other than Canadian or American high
school systems will be considered for admission at the
Other Canadian Provinces appropriate level of entry. Individuals from foreign
Applicants to degree programs at Carleton must systems of education will be considered for admission
normally be admissible to a university in their own to first year only if they are able to present sufficient
province. evidence that their secondary school background
From the Canadian provinces and territories whose pre- is appropriate to this level of entry with respect to
university studies culminate in 12 years of schooling, academic content and level of achievement.
graduates are considered for direct admission into first Generally speaking, such applicants must meet
year. At the present time, graduates from high schools in requirements for admission to a university in their own
the following provinces and territories are considered country.
for admission. The overall average required is dependent
upon the degree or program for which the students are The following certificates may be accepted to meet
applying. admission requirements to first year:
Alberta United Kingdom, West Indies, East and West Africa,
British Columbia and The Yukon Hong Kong: The General Certificate of Education (or the
Manitoba equivalent) with satisfactory standing in five subjects at
New Brunswick Ordinary Level (or equivalent) and two suitable subjects
at Advanced Level.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories International: The International Baccalaureate, the
Nova Scotia French Baccalaureate.
Nunavut
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An applicant who is attending or has attended institutions

10. Special Requirements for Overseas of post-secondary education must present:
Students a) Official certified transcripts of academic
records mailed directly to this University by the
Translation of Documents registrars of the institutions attended, and
The University must be in receipt of all official documents b) Applicants who have taken only one year of
by May 1. Applicants from non-English speaking countries study past the secondary school level may be
must arrange to submit certified English translations of required to submit an official transcript of
their academic documents.

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high school marks mailed directly to Carleton
University by the high school concerned.
Credit may be received for courses taken at other
11. Transfers from Post-Secondary recognized degree-granting institutions if:
Institutions: General Information a) courses are relevant to a student's proposed
program, and
Minimum Number of Carleton Credits
b) the appropriate department recommends
To be eligible for graduation with an Honours degree that such courses be credited to a student's
students must present a minimum of 5.0 credits earned program. Each application will be evaluated
at Carleton University including at least 3.0 credits that on its own merits.
are both in the Major and at the 3000-level or above.
To be eligible for graduation with a General degree Students who apply for admission to an undergraduate
students must present a minimum of 5.0 credits earned degree program who already possess an undergraduate
at Carleton University including at least 3.0 credits that degree from either Carleton or another university, are
are both in the Major and at the 2000-level or above. required to complete a minimum number of Carleton
credits. (See Multiple Undergraduate Programs in this
To be eligible for graduation with any degree with a section.)
Concentration, Specialization or Minor, students must
satisfy the additional requirement that they present a
minimum of 2.0 credits earned at Carleton University in
each Concentration, Specialization or Minor. 13. Transfers from Post-Secondary
Due to accreditation requirements, the minimum Institutions: Ontario Colleges of Applied
number of Carleton credits for students in the Faculty of Arts and Technology (CAATs)
Engineering and Design is half of the number of credits
required in the program.
In-Program Applicants
To obtain an undergraduate certificate from Carleton Students from Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and
University, students must present a minimum of 4.0 credits Technology who have not completed all requirements
taken at Carleton including all required courses. in a two- or three-year diploma program or a two-year
When a Faculty of the University further specifies diploma program and who present a minimum 3.0 grade
"required courses", and detailed departmental point average (B standing in the Carleton University
requirements, such as Design Project or Honours Thesis, grading system) will be considered for admission to a
these must also be fulfilled. degree program based on the following guidelines:
1. Applicants who present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. and who
have completed all diploma requirements except the
12. Transfers from Post-Secondary last term/semester in a three-year diploma program
will be considered for admission with advanced
Institutions: Universities standing to a maximum of 5.0 credits (equivalent to
one year). The advanced standing would be granted
Carleton University subscribes to the following General according to the appropriateness of the diploma
Policy on the Transfer of Course Credits, as adopted by program, the admission requirements of the degree
the Council of Ontario Universities: program, and the achievement in relevant courses.
Acceptance of transfer credits among Ontario 2. Applicants who present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. and
universities shall be based on the recognition that, who have completed all diploma requirements
while learning experiences may differ in a variety of except the last term/semester in a two-year diploma
ways, their substance may be essentially equivalent program will be considered for admission with
in terms of their content and rigour. Insofar as advanced standing to a maximum of 3.0 credits.
possible, acceptance of transfer should allow for The advanced standing would be granted according
the maximum recognition of previous learning to the appropriateness of the diploma program, the
experience in university-level courses. admission requirements of the degree program and
the achievement in relevant courses.
Subject to degree, grade and program requirements,
any course offered for credit by one university shall 3. Applicants who present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. and
be accepted for credit by another Ontario university who have completed two years of a three-year
when there is an essential equivalency in course diploma program will be considered for admission
content. with advanced standing to a maximum of 4.0 credits.
The advanced standing would be granted according
Please contact Carleton's Admissions Services for to the appropriateness of the diploma program, the
information about transferring specific courses. admission requirements of the degree program, and
the achievement in relevant courses.
Students applying from other recognized universities
may be admitted if they are eligible to continue at the 4. Applicants who present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. after
institution from which they wish to transfer and if they the first year of a two- or three-year diploma program
present an acceptable average. will be considered for admission to first year.

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CAAT Graduate Applicants Bachelor of Commerce

Students from Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and English or anglais; mathematics
Technology who have successfully graduated in a Bachelor of Computer Science
two -or three-year diploma program and who present
a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B standing on Mathematics
the Carleton grading system) will be considered for Bachelor of Engineering
admission to a degree program based on the following Mathematics, physics, chemistry
guidelines:
Bachelor of Humanities
1. Graduates of a two-year diploma program who
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None specified. Note: a portfolio may be required.

present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. will be considered
for admission with advanced standing to a Bachelor of Humanities
maximum of 5.0 credits (equivalent to one year). (Combined Honours with Biology)
The advanced standing would be granted according Chemistry
to the appropriateness of the diploma program, the
admission requirements of the degree program, and Bachelor of Industrial Design
the achievement in relevant courses. Mathematics, physics
Note: a portfolio is required and attending an
2. Graduates of a three-year diploma program who information session at the School is recommended.
present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. will be considered for
admission with advanced standing to a maximum of Bachelor of Information Technology
7.0 credits. The advanced standing would be granted English or anglais, one experimental science,
according to the appropriateness of the diploma mathematics.
program, the admission requirements of the B.A. Note: a portfolio is required for Interactive
degree program, and the achievement in relevant Multimedia and Design.
courses. Bachelor of International Business
Other students presenting an incomplete program English or anglais; mathematics
normally will not be considered for admission to Bachelor of Journalism
Carleton University on the basis of that program. Such English or anglais
persons may inquire about possible alternatives if
they are desirous of seeking admission to a Carleton Bachelor of Mathematics (Biostatistics)
University degree program at some future date. Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry
Bachelor of Mathematics
Mathematics
14. Transfers from Post-Secondary
Bachelor of Music
Institutions: Quebec CEGEPs None specified.
Note: an audition is required.
Admission Requirements Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management
1. A CEGEP applicant who has completed successfully None specified.
12 "General" or pre-university courses will be
considered for admission to first year, without Bachelor of Science
advanced standing. The overall average required Mathematics, two experimental sciences
and the advanced standing credits are dependent Bachelor of Social Work
upon the degree or program for which the student
is applying. None specified.
Note: a personal information document is required.
2. CEGEP applicants who have successfully completed
more than 12 "General" or pre-university courses will
be considered for admission with advanced standing 15. Provisional Admission
based on the number of courses in excess of 12 and
not to exceed the equivalent in credits of the first
year of the program to which they are admitted. The Some transfer applicants (those who have attended
overall average required and the advanced standing a Canadian university, an Ontario College of Applied
credits are dependent upon the degree or program Arts and Technology (CAAT) or a Quebec CEGEP and
for which the student is applying. have demonstrated better than average academic
achievement will automatically be considered for
All applicants should note that failures in their CEGEP provisional admission. The provisional approval will be
studies can adversely affect their admissibility. given prior to the completion of the student's current
year, and will provide a detailed statement of the credits
Subject Requirements to be granted upon transfer. Admission will be confirmed
upon presentation of a final transcript that indicates
Although specific subject requirements have been kept the successful completion of all courses with suitable
to a minimum, the following are considered necessary standing.
prerequisites for the degree program indicated:
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
English or anglais, mathematics, physics 16. Mature Applicants
Note: a portfolio is required.
Mature Applicants are persons who satisfy all of the
Bachelor of Arts following requirements;
English or anglais
1. are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of
Bachelor of Arts (Biology) Canada, and
English or anglais, and chemistry
2. do not meet the normal admission requirements as
Bachelor of Arts (Economics or Applied Economics) published in this Calendar, and
English or anglais, mathematics

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3. have been away from full-time studies for a minimum Persons applying for admission to these undergraduate
of two calendar years, and degree programs without the prerequisites will not
normally be considered until the prerequisite subjects
4. have not attended a university or college as full-time have been successfully completed. All applications are
students. reviewed on an individual basis.
Applicants who meet the definition of Mature Applicant
will be considered for admission to a B.A. program in Admission to the Faculty of Engineering
the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or in the Faculty Mature Applicants can be considered for admission
of Public Affairs, or to a degree program in Engineering, to first year of a degree program in the Faculty of

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Architecture, Computer Science, Humanities, Industrial Engineering if they have the prerequisite subjects for
Design, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, the program and if they have;
or Social Work.
a) secondary school graduation in an academic program
These applicants are required to submit biographical (the overall average required is dependent upon the
information and a transcript of their most recent studies. degree or program for which the student is applying),
Admission to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or
or to the Faculty of Public Affairs b) completed, as a Special student at Carleton University,
Mature Applicants will normally be admitted to the first one appropriate full-credit (or two half-credits) with
year of a B.A. degree program in the Faculties of Arts a C- or higher standing in the first attempt (or in both
and Social Sciences or Public Affairs and Management, of the first two half-credit attempts), or
or the first year of the undergraduate degree program c) other academic or work experience which in the
in Social Work if they have: opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a
a) secondary school graduation in an academic program likelihood of success at university.
(the overall average required is dependent upon the The prerequisite subjects (4U or equivalent) for Engineering
degree or program for which the student is applying), are found under Prerequisite Subjects at the end of this
or section. A grade of 60 percent or higher is required in each
b) completed, as a Special student at Carleton University, prerequisite subject.
one appropriate full credit (or two half-credits) with Persons applying for admission to this undergraduate
C- or higher standing in the first attempt (or in both degree program without the necessary prerequisites
of the first two half-credit course attempts), or will not normally be considered until the prerequisite
c) other academic or work experience which, in the subjects have been successfully completed. All
opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a applications are reviewed on an individual basis.
likelihood of success at university.
Note: Applicants to B.A. Biology must present a 4U Admission to the Faculty of Science
(or equivalent) course in chemistry. Applicants to B.A. Mature Applicants can be considered for admission to
Economics must present a 4U (or equivalent) course in the first year of a program in the Faculty of Science if
calculus. they have the prerequisite subjects for the program and
Mature Applicants are not usually considered for if they have:
admission to programs in Business, Journalism, Music, a) secondary school graduation in an academic program
or Public Affairs and Policy Management. If, however, at (the overall average required is dependent upon the
the end of their first year in another degree program, they degree or program for which the student is applying),
meet the requirements for one of the above-mentioned or
programs, they can apply to transfer to that program.
b) completed, as a Special student at Carleton University,
Admission to the Schools of Architecture, Computer one appropriate full-credit (or two half-credits) with
Science, and Industrial Design a C- or higher standing in the first attempt (or in both
Mature Applicants can be considered for admission to of the first two half-credit attempts), or
the first year in the Schools of Architecture, Computer
Science, or Industrial Design if they have the prerequisite c) other academic or work experience which in the
subjects for the program to which they wish to apply opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a
and if they have: likelihood of success at university.
a) secondary school graduation in an academic program The prerequisite subjects (4U or equivalent) for Science
(the overall average required is dependent upon the are found under Prerequisite Subjects at the end of this
degree or program for which the student is applying, section.
or Persons applying for admission to this undergraduate
b) completed, as a Special student at Carleton University, degree program without the necessary prerequisites will
one appropriate full credit (or two half-credits) with not normally be considered until the prerequisite subjects
C- or higher standing in the first attempt (or in both have been successfully completed. All applications are
of the first two half-credit attempts), or reviewed on an individual basis.
c) other academic or work experience which, in the Mature Applicants are not usually considered for
opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a admission to Honours programs in Science. If, however,
likelihood of success at university. at the end of the first year of a General program, they
meet the requirements for one of the Honours programs,
The prerequisite subjects (4U or equivalents) for they can apply to transfer to that program.
Architectural Studies, Computer Science, and for
Industrial Design are found under Prerequisite Subjects
at the end of this section.

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Admission to the Bachelor of Information If fewer than 4.0 credits have been completed, a
Technology Special student will be considered for admission after
Mature Applicants can be considered for admission to successful completion of:
first year of the Bachelor of Information Technology if 2.0 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of
they have the prerequisite subjects for the program and 8.00 or higher, or
if they have:
2.5 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of
a) secondary school graduation in an academic program 7.00 or higher, or
(the overall average is dependent upon the program
for which the student is applying, or 3.0 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of
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6.00 or higher, or
b) completed, as a Special Student at Carleton University,
one appropriate full-credit (or two half-credits) with 3.5 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of
a C- or higher standing in the first attempt (or in both 5.00 or higher
of the first two half-credit attempts), or Special students wishing to apply for admission to the
c) other academic or work experience which, in the Faculty of Engineering, or the Schools of Architecture,
opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a Business, Computer Science, Industrial Design,
likelihood of success at university. Information Technology, Journalism, or Social Work, are
urged to consult with Admissions Services.
Special Students Wishing to Apply as Mature
Applicants Special students can normally be considered for
admission on this basis only if they meet all admission
Special students who meet all of the criteria for Mature requirements for Mature Applicants.
Applicants can be considered for admission as Mature
Applicants if:
a) they have completed, as a Special student, at 18. Prerequisite Subjects
Carleton University, one appropriate full credit (or Certain degree programs require grade 4U courses
two half-credits) with a C- or higher standing in the (prerequisite subjects) or the equivalent as follows:
first attempt (or in both of the first two half-credit
attempts), and (See Summary of Admission Requirements following
this section for specific minimum averages and required
b) they are eligible to continue as Special students at marks.)
Carleton University, and
Arts
c) they have completed any additional degree program B.A. Biology
prerequisite subjects that may be required for a
particular program. Chemistry
Mature Applicants who, as Special students at Carleton B.A. Economics or Applied Economics
University, have not obtained a grade of C- or higher in Advanced Functions
one full credit (or two half-credits), in the first attempt
(or in both of the first two half-credit attempts), can Architectural Studies
attempt to qualify for subsequent admission through English
additional courses as a Special student at the University. Physics
Advanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors
Individuals seeking admission under the Mature Note: a portfolio is required.
Applicant status who need further information should
inquire at Admissions Services. Commerce
Advanced Functions
Calculus and Vectors or Mathematics for Data
17. Special Studies (Non-Degree) Management
English
Special students may be admitted to a degree program Computer Science
if their academic achievement at Carleton University Advanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors
indicates a reasonable probability of future academic
success. Previous post-secondary studies at other Engineering
institutions will also be taken into consideration at Advanced Functions
the time the application for admission is evaluated. Chemistry
Students with previous, unsuccessful post-secondary Physics
studies should contact the Admissions Services before And one of: Calculus and Vectors or Biology or Earth
attempting to qualify for admission on the basis of and Space Science
studies as a Special student.
In the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty Humanities (combined Honours with Biology)
of Public Affairs, and Faculty of Science, a Special Chemistry
student can normally be considered for admission to
a General degree program after completing 4.0 credits Industrial Design
(or the equivalent), and if the student would be in Good Advanced Functions
Standing if admitted. Students seeking admission are Physics
usually not considered for admission until the necessary Note: a portfolio is required and attending an
prerequisites have been successfully completed in information session at the School is recommended.
addition to the 4.0 approved credits (or the equivalent). Information Technology
The prerequisite subjects (4U/4M courses or equivalents) Interactive Multimedia and Design
are found at the end of this section under Prerequisite
Subjects. Advanced Functions
English
One science course
Note: a portfolio is required.

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Network Technology 2. All applicants are required to reveal all previous

Advanced Functions secondary and post-secondary studies (whether
English they were successfully completed or not) when
One science course completing the application for admission.
International Business 3. Previous Carleton University students do not apply
English through the Application Centre unless they also
Advanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors or wish to be considered for admission to another
Mathematics for Data Management Ontario university. If they wish to apply solely to
Carleton, applicants can apply directly online at:

Regulations
Journalism admissions.carleton.ca/applicant/cs. Applicants
English who wish to apply to another Ontario university
as well as to Carleton should apply online at:
Mathematics www.ouac.on.ca
Advanced Functions
Calculus and Vectors 4. Students presently registered in a degree program
at Carleton University applying for a transfer to
B.Math (Biostatistics) another degree program do not apply through
Advanced Functions the Application Centre unless they also wish to
Calculus and Vectors be considered for admission to another Ontario
Biology university.
Chemistry Please note: application is made through the
Science (Honours) Registrar's Office for permission to register in the
Advanced Functions and two of: Biology, Chemistry, following cases:
Earth and Space Science, Physics a) students who wish to change to a different
Science (General/Major) program within the same degree;
Advanced Functions and two of: Calculus and b) students who wish to add a Concentration,
Vectors, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Specialization or Minor;
Physics
c) students who have been away from the University
less than three consecutive fall/winter and
intervening summer sessions and wish to register
19. Previous Carleton Degree Students in the same degree.
5. The following categories of students are required
All former students who have been formally admitted to reapply for admission through Admissions
to a degree or certificate program at the undergraduate Services:
level and who are seeking readmission either to that
program or to another program are governed by differing a) currently registered students who wish, or who
regulations, depending upon the faculty or school that are required, to change their degree;
offers the program. b) students who have been suspended or debarred
Please refer to the relevant program section of this and wish to return to their program after the
Calendar or, if there is no specific entry dealing with required absence from studies at Carleton;
readmission in that section, consult the Registrar's c) students who, after completing their first
Office to determine whether or not it is necessary to undergraduate degree, wish to complete an
submit a new application for admission. Please note that additional undergraduate degree;
previous Carleton students applying to limited enrolment
programs must apply by the published deadlines. (See d) students who have left the University and wish
section 3 of How to Apply, below.) to return to a different degree;
e) students who have left the University and, after
attending another post-secondary institution
20. Admission Procedures (except on a letter of permission or exchange
program), wish to return to Carleton University;
How to Apply f) Special Students who wish to be formally
Prospective students, when requesting an application admitted to a degree or certificate program at
directly from the University, should provide a complete Carleton University; and
outline of their academic background.
g) students who have been away from the University
1. The following applicants may apply through the for three or more consecutive fall/winter sessions
Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC): and intervening summer sessions.
a) Current Ontario high school students should
obtain a PIN number from their high school and
apply online at www.ouac.on.ca. Alternatively, 21. Application Deadlines
applicants can request a preprinted application
form from their high school and arrange to have The following are application dates for the 2011-2012
it submitted to the Application Centre. admission year:
b) All other applicants can apply online at www. February 1: Applicants to the Bachelor of Architectural
ouac.on.ca. Alternatively, applicants can obtain a Studies and the Bachelor of Social Work degree
copy of the OUAC 105 application form designed programs.
for them by contacting the Application Centre at
170 Research Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1GMarch 1: Applicants to the Bachelor of Humanities,
5E2. Bachelor of Industrial Design, Bachelor of Information
Technology (Interactive Multimedia and Design),
c) Overseas applicants can also apply directly online
Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Music degree
at admissions.carleton.ca/ia programs.
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April 1: Applicants whose documents originate outside

Canada or the United States. 23. Early Admission
May 1: Applicants to the B.A. Child Studies.
Offers of early admission will be based on the previous
June 1: All applicants whose documents originate in year final and current year interim marks.
Canada or the United States, except applicants to Child
Studies, the School of Architecture, the College of the For Ontario high school applicants, offers of admission
Humanities, the School of Industrial Design, the School will be made early February to end of May for the 2011-
of Journalism and Communication, Music, Information 2012 admissions cycle. The onus is on each student who
does not receive an offer of early admission to supply
Regulations

Technology (Interactive Multimedia and Design) or the

School of Social Work. official final marks to Admissions Services.

June 15: Students registered in a degree program at Out-of-province applicants will receive offers of
Carleton University applying for a transfer to another admission as soon as interim marks are received by the
degree program. University and the assessment is completed.

October 15: Applicants for January entry whose Applicants to a restricted enrolment program should
documents originate outside Canada or the United note that their acceptance to an offer of admission must
States. be received by Admissions Services within three weeks
from the date on the offer of admission or by the date
November 15: Applicants for January entry whose specified on the offer of admission.
documents originate in Canada or the United States.
Carleton reserves the right to withdraw offers of
Note: Applications for admission may be received admission for failure to complete the school year
after these dates, but the University cannot guarantee satisfactorily or to meet the admission requirements
that all late applications will be processed in time and/or required averages or grades. In addition,
for registration in the academic session requested. applicants are advised that although they may receive
Applicants to programs with limited enrolment should an offer of admission based on interim marks, final
note that such programs may be filled by this date. marks, when they are received, will become part of the
University's admission record.

22. Documents
24. Deferred Admission
Documents submitted in support of an application for
admission become the property of the University. In How Do I Defer (Postpone) My Offer of Admission?
some cases, original documents (for example, General
Certificate of Education) may be returned to the If an applicant is unable to attend Carleton University for
applicant. the term specified on their Offer of Admission and wishes
to postpone their studies they may ask for a deferred
The University may nullify an admission and revoke a admission. A “Request to Defer Admission” form and
registration if it finds that an applicant for admission the non-refundable application fee must be received by
or registration has, in the process, provided false or Admissions Services within two weeks after the beginning
incomplete information. of the term for which they have been admitted. A copy
of the “Request to Defer Admission” form is available at:
Applicants who are unable to submit documents of admissions.carleton.ca/applicant/defer/
previous academic studies as a result of natural disaster,
armed conflict, or the securing of refugee status are Applicants whose deferrals have been approved will
subject to the following policy: receive a new offer of admission for the appropriate
term. The new offer will reflect any changes in their
1. Applicants who are unable to submit supporting program requirements that may have occurred in the
documents will not be admitted. They will be intervening time because of changes in programs and/or
encouraged to register as Special students and regulations. Final grades must be on file before a deferral
qualify for admission by taking courses at the can be confirmed.
University.
Carleton University will not consider deferred admission
2. Applicants who can submit official transcripts but for anyone admitted to a limited enrolment program
cannot submit course descriptions will be admitted or a program that requires additional materials such
to first year if: as portfolios or auditions in the decision-making
i) their academic record meets the standards process.
required by the program for which they are It is not possible to defer an offer of admission to
applying, and Carleton University if the applicant is attending another
ii) their high school studies include prerequisite post-secondary institution. Applicants who have been
subjects for admission to first year. granted a deferred admission and who register at
another post-secondary institution will have their
3. Applications from candidates who can provide admission withdrawn and will have to submit a new
course descriptions based on their recollection of application for admission.
the courses which they have taken will be treated
according to the same procedures as those which Please contact Admissions Services at 613-520-3609 for
apply to applicants who cannot submit course any additional information.
descriptions (see 2. above).

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Admission Requirements Arts

Undergraduate Degree Programs Degrees
Admission Requirements are for the 2011-2012 year • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Honours)
only, and are based on the Ontario High School System. • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (General)
Holding the minimum admission requirements only
establishes eligibility for consideration. The cut-off Admission Requirements

Regulations
averages for admission may be considerably higher First Year
than the minimum. See also the General Admission and
Procedures section of this Calendar. An overall average For B.A. (General) and B.A. (Honours)
of at least 70% is normally required to be considered The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
for admission. Some programs may also require specific equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
course prerequisites and prerequisite averages and/or The six 4U or M courses must include a 4U course in
supplementary admission portfolios. Higher averages English (or anglais). For applicants whose first language
are required for admission to programs for which the is not English, the requirement of English can also be
demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the met under the conditions outlined in the section “English
number of places available. The overall average required Language Requirements” in the Admissions Requirements
for admission is determined each year on a program and Procedures section of this Calendar.
by program basis. Consult admissions.carleton.ca/
requirements for further details. The cut-off average for admission will be set annually
and will normally be above the minimum requirement.
Applicants falling slightly below the cut-off average
will be considered on an individual basis to determine
Architectural Studies whether there are special circumstances that would
permit their admission. Students who feel that their high
Degree school grade average does not reflect their potential may
apply to the Enriched Support Program (see the Enriched
• Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.A.S.) Support Program section of this Calendar).
Admission Requirements For the majors in Cognitive Science, Criminology,
Geomatics, and Global Politics, the averages for
First Year admission may be higher than those for B.A. (Honours)
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or program as a whole.
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M
courses. The six 4U or M courses must include English, For the major in Biology in the B.A. program, in addition
Physics and Advanced Functions. Calculus and Vectors to the 4U English, a 4U course in Chemistry is required.
is strongly recommended. Equivalent courses may Advanced Functions and Calculus and Vectors are
be substituted between the old and new Ontario recommended.
mathematics curriculum.
For a major in Economics or Applied Economics, in
Note: a portfolio is required. addition to the 4U English, 4U Advanced Functions is
required. Calculus and Vectors is highly recommended.
Advanced Standing Equivalent courses may be substituted between the old
Applications for admission to the second or subsequent and new Ontario mathematics curriculum.
years will be assessed on their merits. Advanced
standing will be granted only for those courses that are Articulation Agreements
determined to be appropriate. Students will not receive
credit for courses graded below C-. For B.A. (Carleton)/Police Foundations (Algonquin)
To be eligible for admission pursuant to this Articulation
Co-op Option Agreement, students must have completed the Diploma
Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option in Police Foundations at Algonquin College with an
Applicants must: overall B average (CGPA of 3.0). They will then be
considered for admission to a B.A. program at Carleton
a) meet the required overall admission cut-off in one of Criminology, Law, Psychology, or Sociology.
average and prerequisite course average. These
averages may be higher than the stated minimum For Child Studies:
requirements; Enrolment into the program is limited. Successful
applicants must demonstrate a high level of
b) be registered as a full-time student in the B.A.S. personal enthusiasm and professionalism, excellent
program; communication skills (oral and written) and evidence of
c) be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus previous academic success. Applications for admission
work placements). should be made, presenting:
Meeting the above requirements only establishes a) the diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing program from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and
job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option. Technology (CAAT) or the equivalent;
Note: continuation requirements for students previously b) a B+ average overall or higher at the college level;
admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements c) satisfactory performance in field placements;
for the co-op option after beginning the program are
described in the Co-operative Education Regulations d) three letters of reference, including at least one letter
section of this Calendar. from a faculty member in the ECE program, and one
letter from the director of the child care centre;
e) a letter of application, including a statement of
professional goals and expectations of the program
and a curriculum vitae.

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Advanced Standing
B.A. (General and Honours) Program
Commerce
Applications for admission to the second or subsequent
years will be assessed on their merits. Advanced Degree
standing will be granted only for those courses that are • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Honours)
determined to be appropriate.
Admission Requirements
B.A. Honours Criminology and Criminal Justice
Admission to Criminology and Criminal Justice with First Year
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
Regulations

advanced standing and transfer within the B.A. to equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
CCJ by change of major is limited. Students require a The six 4U or M courses must include English, Advanced
minimum overall CGPA of 7.50 and will be admitted to Functions, one of Calculus and Vectors (recommended) or
the Honours program. Access to the General degree is Mathematics of Data Management. Equivalent courses
limited to CCJ Honours registered students who apply may be substituted between the old and new Ontario
to transfer and to Algonquin College students governed mathematics curriculum. For applicants whose first
by the Articulation Agreement noted below. language is not English, the requirement of 4U English
Articulation Agreements can also be met under the conditions outlined in the
English Language Requirements of the Admissions
B.A. (Carleton)/Police Foundations (Algonquin) Requirements and Procedures section of this Calendar.
Students who have obtained a Diploma in Police
Foundations from Algonquin College with an overall Advanced Standing
Applications for admission to the second or subsequent
average of B or higher will be granted up to a maximum years will be assessed on their merits. Advanced
of 5.0 credits on admission towards the completion standing will be granted only for those courses that are
of a B.A. in either Criminology, Law, Psychology, or determined to be appropriate. Students must present
Sociology. a major CGPA of 6.50 (C+/B-) or higher, and an overall
Child Studies CGPA of 8.00 (B) or higher. Students will not receive
credit for courses graded below C-.
Students who have obtained the ECE diploma with a B+
average or higher will be granted up to a maximum of Co-op Option
5.0 credits on admission to the Child Studies program. Direct Admission to the first year of the Co-op
Option
Co-op Option: Anthropology and Sociology
Please see the Co-operative Education Regulations Applicants must:
section of this Calendar for admission requirements. a) meet the required overall admission cut-off
Co-op Option: Applied Economics, Cognitive Science, average and prerequisite course average. These
Communication Studies, Economics, French, History, averages may be higher than the stated minimum
Law, Political Science requirements;
Admission Requirements b) be registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor
of Commerce program;
Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op
Option c) be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus
work placements).
Applicants must:
Meeting the above requirements only establishes
a) meet the required overall admission cut-off eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing
average and prerequisite course average. These job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option.
averages may be higher than the stated minimum
requirements; In addition, students whose first language is not English
who are admitted to Carleton based on CAEL, IELTS,
b) be registered as a full-time student in the TOEFL or MELAB assessments must take the Spoken
Bachelor of Arts Honours with one of the majors English Test for Co-op students and attain a minimum
listed above; score of 5.0.
c) be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus Note: continuation requirements for students previously
work placements). admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements
Meeting the above requirements only establishes for the co-op option after beginning the program are
eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing described in the Co-operative Education Regulations
job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option. section of this Calendar.
Students should also note that hiring priority is given
to Canadian citizens for co-op positions in the Public
Service Commission.
Note: continuation requirements for students previously
admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements
for the co-op option after beginning the program are
described in the Co-operative Education Regulations
section of this Calendar.

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to the program leading to the Bachelor of Engineering

Computer Science degree will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Successful applicants will have individual academic
Degree subjects, completed with grades of C- or higher,
evaluated for academic standing, provided the academic
• B.C.S. (Major) work has been completed at another university or
• B.C.S. (Honours) degree-granting college or in another degree program
at Carleton University. Students must take a minimum
Admission Requirements of 1.0 credit of complementary studies at Carleton
University.

Regulations
First Year
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. Co-op Option
The six 4U or M courses must include one of Advanced Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option
Functions or Calculus and Vectors. Equivalent courses Applicants must:
may be substituted between the old and new Ontario
mathematics curriculum. a) meet the required overall admission cut-off
average and prerequisite course average. These
Advanced Standing averages may be higher than the stated minimum
Applications for admission beyond first year will be
assessed on their individual merits. Advanced standing requirements;
will be granted only for those subjects assessed as being b) be registered as a full-time student in the
appropriate for the program and the stream selected. Engineering degree;
Co-op Option c) be eligible for work in Canada (for off-campus
Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option work placements).
Applicants must: Note that meeting the above entrance requirements only
establishes eligibility for admission to the program.
a) meet the required overall admission cut-off Enrolment in the co-op option may be limited at the
average and prerequisite course average. These discretion of the department.
averages may be higher than the stated minimum
requirements; Note: continuation requirements for students previously
admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements
b) be registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor for the co-op option after beginning the program are
of Computer Science program; described in the Co-operative Education Regulations
c) be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus section of this Calendar.
work placements). Engineering Internship Program
Meeting the above requirements only establishes Subject to the availability of positions, qualified students
eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing in Aerospace, Communications, Computer Systems,
job market (and thus the availability of co-op placement) Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineering may be
may limit enrolment in the co-op option. placed in industry or government, for a period of 12 to
In addition, students whose first language is not English 16 months beginning in May following the third year of
who are admitted to Carleton based on CAEL, IELTS, the program. To be eligible for the internship program,
TOEFL or MELAB assessments are also required to take students must be registered as a full-time student in
the Spoken English Test for Co-op students and attain the third year of the Engineering program and have
a minimum score of 5.0. attained a CGPA of 8.0. The program is administered
by the Co-op Office. Applications must be submitted
Note: continuation requirements for students previously through the Co-op web site by October 1 of third year.
admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements Students will participate in the co-op job placement
for the co-op option after beginning the program are process along with the third-year students in Aerospace,
described in the Co-operative Education Regulations Communications, and Mechanical engineering.
section of this Calendar.

Engineering Humanities
Degree Degree
• B. Eng. • B. Hum. (Honours)
Admission Requirements • B. Hum. and Biology (Honours)
First Year Admission Requirements
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. First Year
The six 4U or M courses must include four prerequisite The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
courses (4U courses in Advanced Functions, Chemistry, equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
Physics, and one of Calculus and Vectors (recommended) The Bachelor of Humanities and Biology option must
or Biology or Earth and Space Science). Although it is include 4U Chemistry.
not an admission requirement, at least one 4U course in
either English or français is recommended. Equivalent Note:
courses may be substituted between the old and new Prospective students submit a portfolio consisting of:
Ontario mathematics curriculum.
The overall admission cut-off average and/or the
prerequisite course average may be considerably
higher than the stated minimum requirements for some
Engineering programs.
Advanced Standing
Applications for admission with advanced standing
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a) a one-page statement of why they wish to enter Information Technology

the program;
b) a 750-word essay based on reflections on a Degree
quotation that can be found on the College
Web site at: carleton.ca/chum/bachelor-of- • Bachelor of Information Technology (B.I.T.)
humanities/admissionportfolio-requirements; The Bachelor of Information Technology is offered jointly
c) one sample of written or creative work, such as with Algonquin College.
a high-school essay, poetry, a short story, art, Admission Requirements
Regulations

music or photography, and

First Year
d) a personal resumé. To be eligible for admission to the first year of the
The portfolio should be submitted to the College of the Bachelor of Information Technology (in Network
Humanities, Carleton University. Technology or in Interactive Multimedia and Design),
the applicant must have:
Advanced Standing
Applications for admission with advanced standing to 1. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
the program leading to the Bachelor of Humanities will equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M
be evaluated individually. On admission, students will courses.
not receive credit for courses graded below C-. 2. For BIT Network Technology
The six 4U or M courses must include one science
Industrial Design course, a 4U course in English, and one of Advanced
Functions or Calculus and Vectors or Mathematics
of Data Management (Calculus and Vectors and
Degree Physics are recommended). Equivalent courses may
• Bachelor of Industrial Design (B.I.D.) be substituted between the old and new Ontario
mathematics curriculum.
Admission Requirements
3. For BIT Multimedia and Design
First Year
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or The six 4U or M courses must include one science
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. course, a 4U course in English, and one of Advanced
The six 4U or M courses must include Advanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors or Mathematics
Functions and Physics. Calculus and Vectors, Design of Data Management (Calculus and Vectors and
Technology and Visual Arts are strongly recommended. Physics are recommended). Equivalent courses may
Equivalent courses may be substituted between the old be substituted between the old and new Ontario
and new Ontario mathematics curriculum. mathematics curriculum. In addition, candidates
for BIT in Interactive Multimedia and Design
Note: candidates must present a portfolio of any kind of must submit a portfolio of any kind of work that
work that could demonstrate creativity and aptitude for demonstrates the applicant’s creativity and aptitude
the study of industrial design. Attending an information in design work.
session at the School is recommended.
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing Applications for Advanced Standing towards the
Applications for admission to second or subsequent program leading to the Bachelor of Information
years will be assessed on their merits and on space Technology will be evaluated on an individual basis
availability in the program. Advanced standing will be upon admission to the program. Students may request
granted only for those courses that are determined to be that additional courses be considered toward Advanced
appropriate and is subject to space availability. Standing. Such requests may be made only once and
Co-op Option must be received by the BIT Joint Council (comprised
of instructors from Carleton University and Algonquin
Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option College) by August 30 of the year in which the student
Applicants must: is admitted to the program. Requests must follow the
submission format outlined on the BIT web site.
a) meet the required overall admission cut-off
average and prerequisite course average. These Only university- and college-level courses in which a
averages may be higher than the stated minimum student has achieved a grade of C- or higher are eligible
requirements; to be considered for Advanced Standing.
b) be registered as a full-time student in the Co-op Option
Industrial Design program;
Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option
c) be eligible for work in Canada (for off-campus Applicants must:
work placements).
a) meet the required overall admission cut-off
Meeting the above requirements only establishes average and prerequisite course average. These
eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing averages may be higher than the stated minimum
job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option. requirements;
Note: continuation requirements for students previously b) be registered as a full-time student in one of the
admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements streams of the Information Technology degree
for the co-op option after beginning the program are stated in this section;
described in the Co-operative Education Regulations
section of this Calendar. c) be eligible for work in Canada (for off-campus
work placements).
Meeting the above requirements only establishes
eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing

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job market may limit enrolment in the Co-op option.

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
Note: continuation requirements for students previously equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements The six 4U or M courses must include 4U English.
for the co-op option after beginning the program are
described in the Co-operative Education Regulations Note: Students who already hold an undergraduate
section of this Calendar. degree in another field are not eligible to apply for the
B.J. (Honours) program. These students should consult
the information on the Master of Journalism or the
Master of Arts in Communication in the Faculty of

Regulations
Graduate Studies and Research Calendar.
International Business
Advanced Standing
Degree The School also maintains a number of places in second
year for students who wish to transfer from Carleton or
• Bachelor of International Business (B.I.B.) elsewhere. Normally, offers are made to students with
(Honours) an overall CGPA of 10.00 (A-) or higher.
Admission Requirements
First Year
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
Mathematics and Statistics
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
The six 4U or M courses must include English, and one Degree
of Advanced Functions (recommended), Calculus and • Bachelor of Mathematics (B. Math.) (Honours)
Vectors or Mathematics of Data Management. Equivalent
courses may be substituted between the old and new • Bachelor of Mathematics (B.Math.) (General)
Ontario mathematics curriculum.
Admission Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the
requirement of 4U English can also be met under the Honours Program
conditions outlined in “English Language Requirements” First Year
in the Admissions Requirements and Procedures section The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
of this Calendar. equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
Some knowledge of another language would be The six 4U or M courses must include two prerequisite
beneficial. courses (Advanced Functions and Calculus and Vectors).
Advanced Standing The overall admission cut-off average and/or the
Applications for admission to second and subsequent prerequisite course average may be considerably higher
years will be assessed on their merits, subject to than the stated minimum requirements for admission to
available spaces. Advanced standing will be granted only the combined B.Math/M.Sc in Mathematics, or Statistics.
for those courses that are determined to be appropriate Advanced Standing
for the International Business program. Students must
present an Overall CGPA of 8.0 (equivalent to B average) For entry to an Honours program after the completion
or better. of 5.0 included credits, a student must have a major
and core CGPA of 5.50 or higher, an overall CGPA of
The program requires 0.5 credit each of Linear Algebra
and Calculus at the first year university level. Application 4.50 or higher and the recommendation of the Honours
for admission will not be considered unless these credits department or committee. A student beginning the final
are successfully completed and transferable for the 10.0 credits towards an Honours degree must present a
program. major and core CGPA of 6.00 or higher, an overall CGPA
On admission to the Bachelor of International Business of 5.00 or higher and the recommendation of the Honours
program, students will not receive credit for courses with department or committee. A student beginning the final
grades below C-. Students with a prior university degree 5.0 credits towards an Honours degree must present a
will receive advanced standing where appropriate; major and core CGPA of 6.50 or higher and an overall
however, following admission to the program a minimum
of 5.0 credits will be required for the Bachelor of CGPA of 5.00 or higher, as calculated for graduation.
International Business degree. The design of the BIB Advanced standing will be granted for studies
program is premised on a full year of study abroad undertaken elsewhere when these are recognized as the
(at third year) after the preparations leading to it are equivalent of subjects offered at Carleton University.
successfully completed at Carleton. Some transferred
credits (normally electives) may have to be forfeited in General Program
order to meet the Third-year Study Abroad Requirement First Year
of minimum 4.0 credits completed during year abroad.
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
Students who are admitted with advanced standing
may need to delay the third-year abroad requirements equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
until first and second year curricula are completed and The six 4U or M courses must include two prerequisite
consequently delay graduation. courses (Advanced Functions and Calculus and Vectors).
Equivalent courses may be substituted between the old
Journalism and new Ontario mathematics curriculum.
Advanced Standing
Degree For entry to a General program after the completion of 5.0
• B.J. (Honours) included credits, a student must have a major and core
CGPA of 3.50 or higher and an overall CGPA of 3.50 or
Admission Requirements
higher. A student beginning the final 5.0 credits towards
First Year a General degree must present a major and core CGPA
of 4.00 or higher and an overall CGPA of 4.00 or higher,
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as calculated for graduation. Advanced standing will be Note: continuation requirements for students previously
granted for studies undertaken elsewhere when these admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements
are recognized as the equivalent of subjects offered at for the co-op option after beginning the program are
described in the Co-operative Education Regulations
Carleton University. section of this Calendar.
B. Math. (Honours) Degree in Biostatistics
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
equivalent, including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. Music
The six 4U or M courses must include the four courses:
Regulations

Advanced Functions; Calculus and Vectors; Biology; Degree

Chemistry. Equivalent courses may be substituted
between the old and new Ontario mathematics • B.Mus. (Honours)
curriculum.
Admission Requirements
In addition, 4U or M in Physics is highly
recommended. First Year

Moreover, although it is not an admission requirement, The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
at least one 4U course in either English or francais is equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
recommended. Although it is not an admission requirement, a 4U course
Entrance after first year and continuation at the end of in English is recommended.
first year in the program requires Honours standing in Note: An audition is required.
each of Mathematics & Statistics and in Biology.
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing Students transferring into the Bachelor of Music with
Applicants for admission with advanced standing to First, second or third year standing must have achieved
the program will be evaluated on an individual basis. a major CGPA of 6.00 (C+) or higher and an overall CGPA
Successful applicants will have individual academic of 5.00 (C) or higher. Students beginning the final 5.0
subjects, completed with grade of C- or higher, evaluated credits towards the Bachelor of Music degree must have
for academic standing, provided the academic work has achieved a major CGPA of 6.50 (C+/B-) or higher and an
been completed at another university or degree-granting overall CGPA of 5.00 (C) or higher.
college or in another degree program at Carleton
University. Students must take a minimum of 1.0 credit
of complementary studies at Carleton University.
Public Affairs and Policy Management
Co-op Option (excluding Biostatistics)
Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option Degree
Applicants must: • B.P.A.P.M.
a) meet the required overall admission cut-off Admission Requirements
average and prerequisite course average. These
averages may be higher than the stated minimum First Year
requirements; The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
b) be registered as a full-time student in the
Bachelor of Mathematics Honours program; Advanced Standing
c) be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus Applications for admission with advanced standing
work placements). to the program will be evaluated individually by the
Program Management Committee. Advanced standing
Meeting the above requirements only establishes will be granted only for those courses deemed to be
eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing appropriate to the program. On admission, students will
job market (and thus the availability of co-op placement) not receive credit for courses graded below C-.
may limit enrolment in the co-op option.
Continuation to second year will be guaranteed only
Note: continuation requirements for students previously to those students who have an overall CGPA of 7.00 or
admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements higher and a grade of B- or higher in PAPM 1000.
for the co-op option after beginning the program are
described in the Co-operative Education Regulations Co-op Option
section of this Calendar.
Direct Admission to the first year of the Co-op Option
Co-Op Option (Biostatistics)
Applicants must:
Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option
a) meet the required overall admission cut-off
Applicants must: average and/or prerequisite course average. These
averages may be higher than the stated minimum
a) meet the required overall admission cut-off requirements;
average and prerequisite course average. These
averages may be higher than the stated minimum b) be registered as a full-time student in the
requirements for the B.Math. degree; B.P.A.P.M. program;
b) be registered as a full-time student in the c) be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus
program; work placements).
c) be eligible for work in Canada (for off-campus Meeting the above requirements only establishes
work placements). eligibility for admission to the program. The prevailing
job market may limit enrolment in the co-op option.
Meeting the above entrance requirements only
establishes eligibility for admission to the program. Note: continuation requirements for students previously
Enrolment in the co-op option may be limited at the admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements
discretion of the School. for the co-op option after beginning the program are
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described in the Co-operative Education Regulations are recognized as the equivalent of subjects offered at
section of this Calendar. Carleton University.
Major Program

Science General Program

First Year
Degrees The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M
• B.Sc. (Honours)

Regulations
courses. The six 4U or M courses must include
• B.Sc. (General) Advanced Functions and two of Calculus and Vectors,
Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics
• B.Sc. (Major) (Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended). For
Admission Requirements the B.Sc. Major in Physics, Calculus and Vectors may
be substituted for Advanced Functions, and one of 4U
Honours Program Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Earth and Space Sciences
is required. 4U Physics is strongly recommended. a
First Year Grade 12 U course in Physics is strongly recommended.
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent courses may be substituted between the old
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. and new Ontario mathematics curriculum.
For most programs including Bioinformatics, Biology,
Biochemistry, Chemistry, the Computational Sciences Advanced Standing
(Biology, Chemistry and Geophysics), Neuroscience For entry to a General or Major program after the
and Psychology the six 4U or M courses must include completion of 5.0 included credits, a student must have
Advanced Functions and two of Biology, Chemistry, a major and core CGPA of 3.50 or higher and an overall
Earth and Space Sciences or Physics. (Calculus and CGPA of 3.50 or higher. A student beginning the final 5.0
Vectors is strongly recommended). Equivalent courses credits towards a General or Major degree must present
may be substituted between the old and new Ontario a major and core CGPA of 4.00 or higher and an overall
mathematics curriculum. CGPA of 4.00 or higher, as calculated for graduation.
Advanced standing will be granted for studies
Specific Honours Admission Requirements undertaken elsewhere when these are recognized as the
For the Honours programs in Environmental Science, equivalent of subjects offered at Carleton University.
Geography, Earth Sciences, Integrated Science and for Co-op Option
the combined Honours programs in Biology and Physics,
Chemistry and Physics, Calculus and Vectors may be Direct Admission to the First Year of the Co-op Option
substituted for Advanced Functions. Applicants must:
For the Honours programs in Physics and Applied a) meet the required overall admission cut-off
Physics and for Double Honours Mathematics and average and prerequisite course average. These
Physics, Calculus and Vectors is required in addition to averages may be higher than the stated minimum
Advanced Functions and one of 4U Physics Chemistry, requirements;
Biology, or Earth and Space Sciences. For all programs
in Physics, 4U Physics is strongly recommended. b) be registered as a full-time student in the
Bachelor of Science Honours program;
For the Combined Honours program in Chemistry and
Computer Science, 4U Chemistry and Calculus and c) be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus
Vectors are strongly recommended. work placements).
For Honours in Psychology, a 4U course in English is Note that meeting the above requirements only
recommended. establishes eligibility for admission to the program.
The prevailing job market may limit enrolment in the
For Honours in Environmental Science, a 4U course in co-op option.
Biology and Chemistry is recommended.
Note: continuation requirements for students previously
Advanced Standing admitted to the co-op option and admission requirements
For entry to an Honours program after the completion for the co-op option after beginning the program are
of 5.0 included credits, a student must have a major described in the Co-operative Education Regulations
CGPA of 5.50 or higher, an overall CGPA of 4.50 or higher section of this Calendar.
and the recommendation of the Honours department or
committee. A student beginning the final 10.0 credits
towards an Honours degree must present a major CGPA
of 6.00 or higher, an overall CGPA of 5.00 or higher and Social Work
the recommendation of the Honours department or
committee. A student beginning the final 5.0 credits Degree
towards an Honours degree must present a major CGPA
of 6.50 or higher and an overall CGPA of 5.00 or higher, • B.S.W. (Honours)
as calculated for graduation. Advanced standing will be
granted for studies undertaken elsewhere when these Admission Requirements
First Year
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
Although it is not an admission requirement, a 4U course
in English is strongly recommended. Preference will be
given to applicants with human service work experience,
which may be met by employment and/or volunteer
experience. Applicants will be requested to complete a
personal information document that will assist in the
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evaluation of their suitability for the program. Candidates may be admitted with advanced standing,
but must take at least 3.0 credits for the Certificate from
Advanced Standing Carleton University.
Students who meet the Faculty Honours continuation
standards will be considered for transfer into the second
year of the B.S.W. program when spaces are available.
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree
are normally admitted into the program with Third-year
standing.
Regulations

Community College Applicants

Articulation agreements between the School of
Social Work at Carleton University and several
community colleges have been negotiated to facilitate
the application of their graduates in their human or
social service worker programs to Carleton’s Bachelor
of Social Work. Agreements have been established with
Algonquin College, Sir Sandford Fleming College and St.
Lawrence College (Cornwall and Kingston). Contact the
School for more details.

Certificate in the Teaching of English as a

Second Language (CTESL)
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the 5.0 credit CTESL
program students must have already obtained a degree
and have extensive experience in teaching, or are
registered in an Honours degree at Carleton University
with an overall CGPA of 7.00 (B-) or higher. Students
registered in the concurrent CTESL program who fail to
complete their degree cannot receive the CTESL.

Certificate in Public Service Studies

Admission Requirements
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M
courses. Special consideration will be extended to
other applicants under Mature Applicant regulations
(see Mature and Special Admissions, in the Admissions
Regulations and Procedures section of this Calendar).
Candidates may be admitted with advanced standing,
but must complete at least 4.0 credits at Carleton,
including all required courses, to obtain the Certificate
from Carleton University. Students who have completed
an undergraduate degree are not eligible for admission
to this program.

Certificate in Nunavut Public Service Studies

(delivered on-site in Nunavut)
Admission Requirements
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses.
The six 4U or M courses must include a 4U course in
English (or anglais) with a grade of 60 percent or higher.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the
requirement of 4U English can also be met under the
conditions outlined in the section “English Language
Requirements” in the Admissions Requirements
and Procedures section of this Calendar. Special
consideration will be extended to other applicants
under Mature Applicant regulations (see Mature and
Special Admissions, in the Admissions Regulations and
Procedures section of this Calendar).

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and oral. See section 4, English Language Requirements,

Enriched Support Program in the General Admissions Requirements and Procedures
for the statement of policy governing English language
Centre for Initiatives in Education requirements for non-native speakers.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
1516 Dunton Tower Course Load
Telephone: 613-520-2804
Fax: 613-520-2515
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 Normally, ESP students may enrol in a maximum of

Regulations
Director: Fred Goodwin 3.0 credits per academic session (fall/winter) and
Associate Director: Beth Hughes no more than the equivalent of 1.5 credits (e.g. three
Program Coordinator: Susan Burhoe half-credit courses) in any one term. Course selection
Coordinator, Academic Support Programs: is limited to ESP-designated courses, many of which
Rachelle Thibodeau emphasize reading and writing skills. For two of these
carleton.ca/cie courses, students also attend regular weekly small-
group workshops, where they are given extra support
and guidance in dealing with the course material.
General Information The workshops are designed to develop the skills
and strategies necessary for university-level critical
thinking, analysis, reading and writing.
The Enriched Support Program (ESP) is operated by the
Centre for Initiatives in Education (CIE). The ESP is a
program for students whose academic potential has ESP-Supported Courses
not been realized in high school and who do not meet
university admission requirements. The program gives
these students the opportunity to prove their abilities ESP students wishing to be admitted eventually to a
within the context of university-level courses. ESP degree program are advised to note the specific Faculty
students attend three credits with regularly admitted requirements for course selection and the admission
students and are graded according to the same standards. requirements as they are listed in this Calendar.
ESP students also enrol in mandatory, content-related Individuals seeking admission who need further
workshops designed to provide the academic support information should inquire at the Admissions Services
these students need to make the transition to university- or the ESP Student Advisory Office.
level work. An Aboriginal Enriched Support Program
(AESP) within the ESP offers personalized support to Course Change and Course Withdrawal
Aboriginal students.
All currently registered and prospective ESP students Please consult the Academic Regulations of the
(see Student Classification, below) should contact the University section of this Calendar.
CIE for application and registration information.

Deferred Final Examinations

Admission to the ESP
Please consult the Academic Regulations of the
Students wishing to apply for admission to the ESP University section of this Calendar.
should contact the CIE. For details and an application
form, visit: carleton.ca/cie/ESP/application.htm Financial Assistance
ESP Student Classification ESP students interested in obtaining financial assistance
are advised to contact the Student Awards Office at
ESP students fall under the Special Student designation 613-520-3600.
at Carleton University. Special students are those who
have not been admitted to a degree program but who are
taking degree-credit courses to qualify for admission. Admission to a Degree Program upon
ESP Students Completion of ESP
Under the Special Student designation, ESP students
enrol in the same courses and meet the same course ESP students are subject to the same admission
requirements as students in degree programs. ESP requirements as Special Students. These requirements
students choose their credits from a specific selection are outlined in the Admissions Requirements section
of ESP supported courses. of this Calendar. Normally, ESP students who have
successfully completed all 3.0 credits of their program
Registrarial services for ESP students are provided with a C+ average (CGPA of 6.0 or better) can be
by the Centre for Initiatives in Education and the considered for admission to a three-year degree program
Registrar’s Office. ESP students are also encouraged in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or the Faculty
to consult the appropriate Faculty regulations for of Public Affairs and Management. ESP students wishing
information about degree programs they intend to apply to apply for admission to the Faculty of Engineering or
for upon successful completion of the ESP. the Schools of Architecture, Business, Computer Science,
Industrial Design, Journalism, or Social Work are urged
to consult with Admissions Services or the Centre for
Proficiency in English Initiatives in Education.

Since the instructional language of the University

is English, applicants to the ESP must be able to
understand and be understood in English, both written
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Academic Regulations of the University

5.0 Admission and Residency Regulations
A. Registration, Evaluation and Records
5.1 Transfer of Credit Prior to Admission
1.0 Course Registration 5.2 Transfer of Credit Subsequent to Admission
1.1 Permission to Register 5.3 Minimum Number of Carleton Credits
Regulations

1.2 Course Selection and Registration 6.0 Program Regulations

1.3 Payment of Fees 6.1 The Cumulative Grade Point Average
1.4 Withdrawal 6.2 Maximum Number of Credits Below the 2000-
1.5 Deregistration level
1.6 Auditing Courses 6.3 Discredits
1.7 Credit for Closely Related Courses 6.4 Course Load
1.8 Two-term Courses 6.5 Restrictions on Program Elements
1.9 Challenge for Credit 6.6 Maximum Number of Program Elements
1.10 Academic Petitions and Appeals 6.7 Combined Honours Programs
6.8 Simultaneous and Subsequent Degrees
2.0 Course Evaluation
6.9 Credit for ESL Courses
2.1 Credit
6.10 Restrictions on Credit for Certain Courses
2.2 The Course Outline
2.3 Standing in Courses 7.0 Academic Performance Evaluation
2.4 Examination Regulations 7.1 Academic Performance Evaluation for Degree
Students
2.5 Deferred Final Examinations
7.2 Assessment in Concentrations, Specializations
2.6 Deferred Term Work and Minors
2.7 Review of Grades 7.3 Readmission after Suspension or Debarment
2.8 Appeal of a Grade 7.4 Minimum CGPA Requirements
2.9 Academic Accommodation for Students with 7.5 Academic Performance Evaluation for Some
Disabilities Degrees - Additional Information
2.10 Academic Accommodation for Students with
Religious Obligations 8.0 Graduation
8.1 Graduation Requirements
3.0 Records and Communication
8.2 Application for Graduation
3.1 Student Record Information
8.3 Minimum CGPA Requirements for Graduation
3.2 Record Retention Policy
8.4 Recognition of High Academic Achievement
3.3 Disclosure of Information
3.4 Student Status
3.5 Electronic Communication
C. Academic Regulations for Special
Students
B. Academic Regulations for Degree 9.0 Regulations for Special Students
Students 9.1 Application
9.2 Academic Performance Evaluation for Special
4.0 General Regulations and Definitions Students
4.1 The Comprehensive Regulations 9.3 Course Load
4.2 Regulations Governing a Student’s Program 9.4 English Language Proficiency
4.3 Absence from the University
4.4 Student Categories 10.0 Registration for Special Students
4.5 Types of Programs 10.1 Course Selection
4.6 Program Structure 10.2 Special Students Enrolling in Graduate-Level
Courses
4.7 Year Status
4.8 Undeclared Students
4.9 Changes of Degree and Program
4.10 Types of Courses

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D. Academic Regulations for Certificate

and Diploma Students
11.0 Certificates and Diplomas

12.0 Admission to Certificate Programs

12.1 Admission Requirements

Regulations
12.2 Transfer of Credit

13.0 Regulations for Certificates and Diplomas

E. Student Conduct
14.0 Academic Integrity
14.1 Introduction
14.2 The Policy
14.3 Academic Integrity Standards
14.4 Procedures
14.5 Sanctions
14.6 Examination Regulations
15.0 Offences of Conduct: Discrimination and
Harassment
15.1 Carleton University's Human Rights Policy
15.2 Unacceptable Conduct
15.3 Enforcement
15.4 Formal Procedures

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A. Registration, Evaluation and Records

Student Accounts may be viewed through

1.0 Course Registration Carleton Central and are the administrative
responsibility of the Business Office.

1.1 Permission to Register 1.4 Withdrawal

Regulations

To be eligible to register for an academic

term, students must meet the following Responsibility for taking all steps necessary
requirements: for withdrawal from an individual course, from
several courses, or from all courses resides
a) Students new to Carleton must be formally with the student. Ceasing to attend classes, or
admitted to a degree or certificate program OR informing an instructor of intent to withdraw
have submitted the required application for does not constitute withdrawal. Withdrawal is
Special student studies; normally completed by using Carleton Central
at central.carleton.ca. The official date of
b) Returning students must be academically withdrawal from the course(s) is the date on
eligible to continue in their programs; which the student successfully completes the
c) There must be no outstanding account with the necessary withdrawal action.
university; Students must withdraw from courses on or
d) The student must not have been suspended from before the appropriate last date for withdrawal
the university for disciplinary reasons; as indicated in the Academic Year section of
this Calendar. It is not possible to withdraw
e) International students must be enrolled in or from a course or courses or from the university
have received permission for exemption from after the appropriate designated last date for
the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). withdrawal.
Registration instructions for the fall and winter Withdrawal activity may affect academic
terms are mailed to newly admitted and returning standing as prescribed by regulations governing
students. Information regarding summer the program. Consult the Registrar's Office
term is available from the Registrar's Office for information and guidance. A student
normally by February 1 (carleton.ca/summer). who withdraws from a course retains no
Information about registration is also available at academic credit for any part of that course.
carleton.ca/registration. Withdrawing from a course may have serious
consequences for scholarships, OSAP and other
student financial support programs. Students
1.2 Course Selection and Registration are advised to consult the Awards Office for
Course selection must be completed according guidance.
to the requirements of the faculty or school Fee adjustments for students who are
and major department(s) in which the student withdrawing from a course, courses, or entirely
is registering. Students should seek the advice from the university will be calculated as of the
of their program adviser, academic unit or the date of successful completion of withdrawal via
Student Academic Success Centre when making Carleton Central.
course selections.
Students planning to undertake professional
training beyond their undergraduate studies 1.5 Deregistration
should ensure that their undergraduate
programs meet the requirements for admission The University may cancel a registration under
to, or registration in, their intended post- the following circumstances:
graduate program. a) if it is determined that the student does not
Acceptance by the university of a course meet all of the requirements for permission to
registration does not exempt the student from register as set out in 1.1 above;
any academic regulations. b) if it is determined that an applicant for
All course selection and course change activity admission has, in the process, provided false
(adds, drops, withdrawals, change of section) or incomplete information;
is normally completed using Carleton Central c) if the student does not have, or present proof
at central.carleton.ca. These activities are of when requested, the course prerequisite(s);
limited by deadlines set out in the Academic
Year section of this Calendar. It is the student's d) if it is determined that the student has not
responsibility to understand and meet these met the additional admission requirements
deadlines. including ESL or CAEL or other English
language proficiency requirements;
e) if it is determined that the student has not
1.3 Payment of Fees met the requirements of a conditional offer of
A student is responsible for all tuition and other admission.
fees resulting from registration in any and all
courses. The student remains responsible for
paying this debt whether or not the student 1.6 Auditing Courses
attends or participates in the class or classes. Students may register to audit courses (i.e.
attend without receiving credit) in addition to
those courses being taken for credit. Although
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audited courses receive no academic credit, course will be assigned the final grade for the
they are counted as part of the total course load entire course. Credit will be given only for the
for both academic and fee assessment purposes. complete course taught over two consecutive
Registration to audit requires the permission terms in corresponding sections. No credit will
of the instructor and the department offering be given for part of the course.
the course. Access to courses for purposes of
auditing is also limited by demand for credit
space in courses. Some courses are not available 1.9 Challenge for Credit
for audit purposes. The deadline to change a
course enrolment from credit to audit or audit Challenge for credit is a Carleton University

Regulations
to credit is the last day for course changes (see p o l i cy t h at e n a b l e s s t u d e n t s t o g a i n
the Academic Year section of this Calendar). undergraduate academic credit for their own
learning and experience through work and
The course outline (see Section 2.2) may related professional development. It is not
specify conditions, such as attendance, that intended to overlap in scope with transfer of
must be satisfied for successful audit. If these credits or admission with advanced standing.
conditions are met the notation Audit (AUD) is
given. If the conditions are not met the notation This policy gives the student the opportunity
Did Not Complete (DNC) is assigned. to be examined on, and receive credit for, a
recognized Carleton course without meeting
the normal requirements of registration,
attendance, and instruction. Students wishing
1.7 Credit for Closely-Related Courses to challenge for credit should inquire at the
The university recognizes three distinct close Registrar’s Office and provide documentation
relationships between courses. to support the challenge. If the academic
department, after an interview, is satisfied
Courses preclude credit for each other if they that the student has adequate experience and
contain sufficient content in common that learning related to the course in question, it
credit may not be earned for more than one sets an appropriate examination. If the student
of the courses. Should two or more courses be is successful in the examination, the course is
taken that preclude each other, only the most credited to his or her academic record.
recent attempt will be available for program
credit; the remaining earlier attempt(s) will Not all courses offered at the university are
be forfeited. Courses that preclude each other open to challenge for credit. Students seeking
are not necessarily considered equivalent and more information should contact the Registrar’s
may or may not be interchangeable in fulfilling Office.
degree requirements. Challenge for credit is available only to
Courses are equivalent if the appropriate students formally admitted to and registered
academic unit(s) consider the content of in a program leading to a degree or certificate.
the courses to be sufficiently similar that Special students are not eligible to apply for
either course may be used to fulfil a program challenge for credit. Students may challenge
requirement. Courses designated as equivalent for credit in a course only if they are in good
to each other preclude credit for each other: standing academically. A student may not
credit is retained only for the most recent challenge for credit more than once in the same
attempt. Examples of equivalent courses arise course.
frequently in advanced standing and when new A successful challenge for credit is denoted
curriculum is introduced. on the student's record by the notation CH.
Two courses are cross-listed if they are the same An unsuccessful challenge attempt is denoted
course listed under two different subject codes, by UCH. These notations have no impact
usually by two different academic units. on the CGPA calculation. Credits obtained
by challenge may not be used to satisfy the
In all cases, credit will be given for only one residency requirement for the student's degree
of the courses in any equivalent, precluded or program or major discipline (see Section 5.2).
cross-listed pair. Students planning to enrol in
such courses are advised to consult with their
academic adviser in advance of registration to 1.10 Academic Petitions and Appeals
ensure that the course number under which
they will be enrolling is appropriate to their
program. Changes to resolve incorrect course 1.10.1 Undergraduate Academic Petition
selection due to equivalence, preclusion or
cross-listing may not be made after the last The Senate of the University establishes
day for course changes in the term (see the academic rules, regulations and deadlines,
Academic Year section of this Calendar). which are designed to ensure that academic
standards are upheld and that all students
are treated fairly and equitably. However, the
1.8 Two-term Courses University does understand that extenuating
circumstances, beyond a student's control, can
Certain courses may be taught over two occur and adversely affect a student's ability to
academic terms. Students are required to meet academic obligations. In those instances,
register in such courses twice, once in each a student may submit a petition, which is a
term. The student must register in the same formal request for accommodation with regard
section in each term. These courses will be to normal rules, regulations and deadlines of
clearly identified in the registration material. the University. The following procedures are
The most common example is a 1.0-credit concerned with academic regulations and
course taught over the fall and winter terms. admission decisions. There is a separate review
In place of a grade, the first term course will and appeal process for reconsideration of
be assigned the notation CTN. The second term grades in term work and final examinations (See
Sections 2.7 and 2.8). Concerns related to the
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offering of a particular course are within the 2.0 Course Evaluation

jurisdiction of the Dean of the Faculty offering
the course.
There are two types of circumstances that might 2.1 Credit
warrant a request for an exception to published To obtain credit in a course, students must meet
rules, regulations, or deadlines. One type of all the course requirements for attendance,
petition concerns personal circumstances term work and examinations as published in
such as illness, unanticipated occupational the course outline.
commitments, or other unanticipated serious
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events. The second type concerns whether a

rule or regulation has been properly or fairly 2.2 The Course Outline
applied to a student's record.
The instructor is required to provide to the
A student seeking accommodation with respect students of each course a formal statement
to an academic regulation, rule, or deadline called the course outline. The course outline
submits a petition in writing to the Registrar's must be given to the students before the last date
Office. Unless subject to an earlier deadline, for course changes, in a document distributed
petitions must be submitted by the following in class or posted at the class Web site.
deadlines:
The course outline must specify all the elements
January 30 that will contribute to the final grade, and the
- for petitions arising from the fall term weighting of each element.
June 30 The course outline may specify requirements
- for petitions arising from the winter term that must be satisfied for the student to be
September 30 eligible to write the final examination or the
- for petitions arising from the summer session deferral of the final examination. If no such
conditions are explicitly mentioned in the
Students can obtain from the Registrar's course outline, all students are eligible to write
Office the required Academic Petition form, the final examination or, where circumstances
information about the procedures to be followed, warrant, to apply to the Registrar's Office for
and details regarding the documentation deferral of the final examination.
needed to support a petition. Students seeking
reconsideration of an admission decision The course outline may also specify the
must submit an application in writing to the requirements imposed on those auditing a
Admissions Service Office. course, including attendance, to successfully
complete the audit.
1.10.2. Undergraduate Appeal
An appeal is the process by which a student may 2.2.1 Early Feedback Guideline
challenge, in writing, the decision on a petition. Providing feedback to students on academic work,
Students may initiate an appeal by submitting completed or in progress, is an integral part of
an Academic Appeal Form to the Registrar's teaching and learning in that it allows students
Office. Such appeals must be submitted within to measure their understanding of material,
14 days of receiving the decision on the original the success of their learning strategies, and
petition. It is the student's responsibility to their progress on learning objectives. While the
ensure that the appeal submission is complete nature and frequency of such feedback will vary
and includes all relevant matters which the with the course and level, Carleton University is
committee should consider in rendering its committed to providing students with appropriate
decision. The Senate Undergraduate Studies and timely feedback on their work. Accordingly,
Committee makes the final decision on an wherever possible, and especially in first and
appeal. second year courses, instructors are urged to
include academic work that is assigned, evaluated
and returned prior to the 25th teaching day of
1.10.3. Procedural Review each term. More generally, all instructors are
Students may request a procedural review of urged to include academic work that is assigned,
decisions made by the Senate Undergraduate evaluated and returned prior to the 40th teaching
Studies Committee. The review is initiated day of each term.
by a communication, in writing, to the Clerk The spirit of this guideline should be followed
of Senate. Procedural review is restricted during the summer term. In particular, all
to confirmation by the Clerk that (i) proper instructors are urged to include academic work
procedures have been followed as set out in that is assigned, evaluated, and returned at
the appropriate approved policy, (ii) that issues least two days prior to the last day to withdraw
of bias have been properly addressed, and (iii) from the course in Early Late, or Full Summer
that the decision reached is within the scope of term.
the delegated authority and is consistent with
previous practice. The Clerk will decide either Course outlines should provide an indication
that proper procedures have been followed of approximately when the first graded piece
or that the matter shall be referred to an of work will be returned to students. In cases
appropriate committee. where a course does not lend itself to early
feedback, this should be clearly noted on the
course outline.

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2.3 Standing in Courses/Grading System DNC Did not complete the course. No academic credit
Standing in a course is determined by the course or impact on the CGPA calculation.
instructor, subject to the approval of the faculty In credit courses, the notation DNC is assigned
Dean. Standing in courses will be shown by by the appropriate appeal committee in the case
alphabetical grades. The system of grades used, of a student, who, having achieved satisfactory
with corresponding grade points is: performance during the term, and has been
granted a deferred final examination in the
A+ 12 B+ 9 course then is unable to write the deferred
examination due to continued and documented

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A 11 B 8 personal or medical reasons.
A- 10 B- 7 In the case of audited courses, DNC is
assigned by the instructor when the student
has registered to audit the course and has
C+ 6 D+ 3 not satisfied the requirements for successful
audit.
C 5 D 2
CTN Continuing. This notation is assigned by the
C- 4 D- 1 Registrar's Office only to the first half of a
course taught as consecutive sections over two
F 0 terms.
Grade points indicated above are for courses WDN Withdrawn. No academic credit. WDN has no
with 1.0 credit value. Where the course credit is impact on the CGPA calculation.
greater or less than one credit, the grade points
are adjusted proportionately. CH Credit granted under challenge for credit policy.
CH has no impact on the CGPA calculation.
The following percentage equivalents apply to
all final grades at Carleton: UCH Unsuccessful attempt for CH. UCH has no
impact on the CGPA calculation.
A+ 90-100 B+ 77-79 SAT Satisfactory performance in an ungraded
program requirement or option. SAT has no
A 85-89 B 73-76 impact on the CGPA calculation.
A- 80-84 B- 70-72 UNS Unsatisfactory performance in an ungraded
program requirement or option or course taken
C+ 67-69 D+ 57-59 on a Letter of Permission. UNS has no impact
on the CGPA calculation.
C 63-66 D 53-56
CUR Current registration. This interim notation
C- 60-62 D- 50-52 is assigned only by the Registrar’s Office,
and indicates that the student is currently
F 0-49 registered in this course.
GNA Grade not available. This interim notation is
Other grades and notations in current use by assigned only by the Registrar’s Office, and
the university are as follows: indicates that the grade for this course is not
F Failure. The grade of F is assigned when the available. GNA is replaced with the appropriate
student has failed to meet the conditions of grade for the course as soon as it is available.
“satisfactory performance” defined in the The following are interim notations that are,
Course Outline. F carries 0.0 grade points. after due process, replaced with one of the
FND Failure with no deferred final examination grades above.
allowed. The grade FND is assigned only when DEF Final grade deferred for documented personal or
the student has failed the course on the basis medical conditions. DEF is an interim notation
of inadequate term work as specified in the assigned by the Registrar's Office. DEF must be
Course Outline. FND carries 0.0 grade points. replaced by a grade within the prescribed time
ABS Absent from a required final examination. ABS or it is replaced with an F. (See 2.5, Deferred
is assigned only when the student is absent Final Examinations.)
from the required final examination and has IP In Progress. This interim notation is assigned
achieved satisfactory performance during the only with the permission of the Registrar's
term as specified in the course outline. ABS Office when the final grade in a research thesis
is equivalent to an F and is carries 0.0 grade or project is not available before the deadline
points. for grade submission. IP must be replaced
AEG Aegrotat. Pass standing is granted under by a grade within the prescribed time or re-
special circumstances by an academic appeal registration in the course will be required, or
committee, in response to an application from the IP is replaced with an F.
or on behalf of a student, on the basis of course The following notations are no longer in use
work when no further assessment is considered by the University:
feasible. AEG has no impact on the CGPA
calculation. FNS Failure without access to a supplemental
examination because of incomplete term work
AUD Audit. No academic credit. Indicates the course or unacceptably low standing. No academic
was not taken for academic credit, but that the credit.
student has the permission of the instructor
to audit the course and has satisfied the FWS Fa i l u r e w i t h a c c e s s t o s u p p l e m e n t a l
conditions for successful audit of the course. examinations.
AUD has no impact on the CGPA calculation.

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2.3.1 A course is considered to be completed when a) be made in writing to the Registrar's Office no
the course registration results in a notation or later than five working days after the original
grade other than WDN, DNC, IP, CTN or AUD. final examination or the due date of the take-
home examination; and
2.3.2 A course is considered to be successfully
completed if the course is completed with a b) be fully supported by appropriate documentation
passing grade, SAT, CH, or AEG. and in cases of illness by a medical certificate
dated no later than one working day after the
examination or by appropriate documents
2.4 Examination Regulations in other cases. Medical documents must
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specify the date of the onset of the illness,

Students writing tests and examinations should the (expected) date of recovery, and the extent
be aware of the rules governing examination to which the student was/is incapacitated
conduct. These rules include those listed in during the time of the examination. The
the Academic Integrity section of this Calendar university's preferred medical form can be
as well as those printed on the back cover of found at: carleton.ca/registrar/forms/Med_
official examination booklets. Students may find Cert_Carleton_University.pdf
the latter at carleton.ca/cu/programs/exam/
and section 14.0 of these Academic Regulations The granting of a deferral also requires that
of the University. the student has performed satisfactorily in
the course according to the evaluation scheme
For examinations scheduled during the official established in the Course Outline, excluding the
examination period, it may be necessary to final examination for which deferral privileges
schedule examinations during the day for are requested. Reasons for denial of a deferral
classes held in the evening and vice versa or may include, among other conditions, a failure
on Saturday. to (i) achieve a minimum score in the course
All tests and examinations, except laboratory before the final examination; (ii) attend a
examinations, oral and slide tests and other minimum number of classes; (iii) successfully
particular tests, are subject to the following complete a specific task (e.g. term paper,
rules: critical report, group project, computer or other
assignment); (iv) complete laboratory work; (v)
a) Tests or examinations given in class may not successfully complete one or more midterms;
exceed the time allotted for the class; or (vi) meet other reasonable conditions of
b) Final examinations in the summer term will be successful performance.
held in official examination periods; Aegrotat standing may be considered for
c) In courses numbered below the 2000-level, applicants for deferred finals but will be
if there is a final examination or an end of granted only if a substantial proportion of the
term examination in a multi-term course, term work has been completed and is of high
this examination will be held in the official quality.
examination periods; Students will not be given a deferral of a deferred
d) In courses numbered below the 4000-level, examination. Students granted a deferred final
no tests or examinations may be held during examination who are then unable to write the
the last two weeks of fall, winter or summer deferred final examination due to properly
terms, or between the end of classes in a documented personal or medical conditions
term and the beginning of formally scheduled will receive one of the notations Aegrotat (AEG),
examinations; Did Not Complete (DNC) or the grade F for the
course as assigned by the appropriate appeal
e) In courses below the 4000-level, take-home committee. AEG denotes a pass standing and
examinations may not be assigned before the is assigned only in cases where a substantial
last day of classes and are due on the last day proportion of the term work has been completed
of the official examination period; and is at a high academic standard.
f) In courses at the 4000-level, arrangements for DNC denotes that the course has been neither
examinations outside the official examination passed nor failed and is assigned when
period are at the instructor's discretion but satisfactory performance has been achieved
must be announced at least three weeks in during the term. In all other cases, the grade F
advance. is assigned. (see Standing in Courses, Section
2.3).

2.5 Deferred Final Examinations Students who have obtained approval for a
deferred examination in a CUTV course will not
Students who do not write or complete a have access to tapes for the course after the end
final examination because of illness or other of the academic term of the original course.
circumstances beyond their control may apply
to write a deferred examination. Deferred final examinations are scheduled in
the time period approved by Senate, unless
If a student becomes ill or receives word of an alternate arrangements are made with the
emergency during an examination and cannot instructor. Except for the special cases described
complete the examination, he or she must below, deferred final examinations are held in
hand in their answer books immediately to the February for fall term courses, in June for fall/
proctor and request that their examination be winter and winter term courses and in October
cancelled. The examination must be cancelled for summer term courses, except where such a
by the proctor in order for the student to be delay will delay graduation.
eligible to apply for a deferral.
In both cases, the application for a deferral
must:

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The deferred examination schedule is altered The outcome of a review may raise, lower or
for certain courses: leave unchanged the original grade.
MATH 0007, MATH 0107, MATH 1005, 2.7.1 Definitions
MATH 1007, MATH 1107, MATH 1009, Term work consists of any assigned course work
MATH 1119, MATH 2004, MATH 2007, that is returned to the student on or before
MATH 2008, MATH 2009, MATH 2107, the date when the term ends, as stated in the
STAT 2507, STAT 2509, STAT 2605 university's official schedule, provided in the
For these courses, when the course is offered Academic Year section of this Calendar. This
date often differs from the last day of classes.

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again the next term, the deferred final
examinations are held in April for fall term Final work is any assessed work received back
courses, in December for summer term courses later than this date. Final work includes, but is
and, with the other deferred examinations, in not limited to, final examinations.
June for winter term courses.
2.7.2 Review of Grade for Term Work
A request for Review of Grade for Term Work is
2.6 Deferred Term Work made to the instructor assigned to the course and
In some situations, students are unable to the request can apply to any or all assignments,
complete a significant term assignment because tests and other evaluations. The request must
of illness or other circumstances beyond their be made within 14 days of the day the grade is
control, which forces them to delay submission available to the student.
of the work. If this happens late in the term, it 2.7.3 Review of Grade for Final Work
may be necessary for the due date to be delayed
beyond the deadline for reporting the course Students may request a Review of Grade for
grades. The student should, in the first instance, Final Work at the Registrar's Office. The course
consult with the course instructor. If a student instructor conducts the Review of Grade for
is unable to submit an essential piece of term Final Work, or, if the instructor is not available,
work in time for the determination of the final an alternate qualified reader designated by
grade, the student may apply for a deferral of the chair or director. Check the Academic Year
the assignment deadline. The application for section of this Calendar for the application
deferred assignment must: deadlines.
a) be made in writing to the Registrar's Office no
later than five working days after the last day 2.8 Appeal of a Grade
of classes; and
If the process of Review of Grade for Term Work
b) be fully supported in cases of illness by a or Final Work has not resolved the concerns,
medical certificate or by appropriate documents or if review is not appropriate, and where
in other cases. Medical documents must specify reasonable grounds exist which suggest error
the date seen, date of the onset of the illness, in the grade assigned by an instructor, then an
the (expected) date of recovery, and the extent to appeal of the grade may be made to the dean
which the student was/is incapacitated during of the faculty offering the course. The appeal
the time the assignment was to be prepared. is specific to the grade on a given piece of
c) Be supported by official confirmation of the work, and more than one such grade may be
assignment due date; for example, a copy of appealed.
the course outline specifying the due date and The dean, designated chair or director
any documented extensions from the course will, when reasonable grounds exit, assign
instructor. assessment of the written or equivalent course
If the deferral of the assignment is approved, the work to at least one qualified reader other than
student will receive the interim notation DEF, the instructor. After due consultation, the dean,
which will be replaced when the assignment as chief academic officer of the faculty, will
been submitted and graded. The final dates for assign the grade. The outcome of the appeal
submission of deferred term assignments are may raise, lower or leave unchanged the original
the following, unless alternate arrangements grade.
are made with the instructor: The appeal must be submitted to the Registrar's
Fall-term courses: January 15 Office with full supporting documentation
within 14 days of the completion of the review,
Fall/winter- and or, if there was no review, within 14 days of
winter-term courses: May 15 receipt of the original grade.
Summer-term courses ending
in June: July 15 2.9 Academic Accommodation for Students
Summer term courses ending with Disabilities
in August: September 1
Carleton University is strongly committed to
providing access and accommodation for all
individuals with identified and duly assessed
2.7 Review of Grades disabilities. The university has a Senate-
Whenever possible, both during the term and approved policy on academic accommodation
after, concerns about the grading of student that forms part of its Human Rights Policy.
work should be settled informally between This policy should be consulted for further
the student and the instructor. The protocols information and is available at: carleton.
described here are the procedures to follow ca/equity. The policy promotes efforts to
when this informal process cannot be followed. accommodate students with disabilities so
that they will have the opportunity to meet
learning objectives and be fairly evaluated in
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their performance. In no case, however, does practice involved should also contact this
academic accommodation negotiate away, officer.
lower, or remove the academic standards and
learning objectives of any course or program, *When a student's presence is required prior to
rule, regulation, or policy at the university. the date on which classes begin (e.g. for field
trips or orientation activities), any student who
The Paul Menton Centre for Students with cannot meet this expectation of attendance for
Disabilities is the designated unit at the reasons of religious accommodation should
university for assisting the Carleton community notify the Registrar's Office in advance.
in integrating persons with disabilities into all
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aspects of Carleton’s academic and community

life.The Paul Menton Centre provides assessment
of academic accommodation, advises students 3.0 Records and Communication
on strategies to open a dialogue with instructors
and acts as consultant, facilitator, coordinator
and advocate in this area for all members of
the university community. 3.1 Student Record Information
The Paul Menton Centre provides individualized 3.1.1 Names
support services, based on appropriate and As the university is committed to the integrity
up to date documentation, to persons who of its student records, students are required to
are deaf or hard of hearing, with learning provide either on application for admission or
disabilities, attention deficit disorder (ADD), on personal data forms required for registration,
visual impairments, head injuries, physical their complete, legal name. Any requests to
disabilities including mobility impairments, change a name, by means of alteration, deletion,
or who have psychiatric, other medical or non- substitution or addition, must be accompanied
visible disabilities. by appropriate supporting documentation.
Students are responsible for applying for Upon making application for graduation,
special services by making an appointment students may be asked to provide proof of their
with the appropriate coordinator at the Paul name.
Menton Centre. All requests will be considered 3.1.2 Addresses
on the basis of individual need. Students are
advised to come to the Centre early in the term Students are responsible for keeping their
to discuss service requests. address and phone number information
current. Address and phone number changes
Examination accommodations for all tests are done via Carleton Central. Incorrect address
and examinations (in-class, CUTV, or formally information will delay the receipt of important
scheduled) must be arranged by specific deadline academic information.
dates. Please consult the Paul Menton Centre
for a list of deadlines for all examinations.
Accommodation requests not made prior to the 3.2 Records Retention Policy
specified deadlines will not be fulfilled.
The University’s records retention policy
provides for the destruction of physical
2.10 Academic Accommodation for Students student file folders and their contents after five
years have elapsed since the last registration.
with Religious Obligations Carleton University student academic history
Carleton University accommodates students information is retained electronically in
who, due to religious obligation, must miss perpetuity. This policy applies to all students
an examination, test, assignment deadline, who are formally admitted and registered at
laboratory, or other compulsory event. The the university. Students who go through the
University has a Senate-approved policy on admissions process but do not accept our offer
religious accommodation that forms part of admission will have their files destroyed
of its Human Rights Policy, available at: at the end of the admissions cycle. Further
carleton.ca/equity. information on the policy can be obtained by
contacting the Registrar’s Office.
Accommodation will be worked out directly and
on an individual basis between the student and
the instructor(s) involved. Students should make
a formal written request to the instructor(s) for 3.3 Disclosure of Information
alternative dates and/or means of satisfying The Ministry of Colleges and Universities and
requirements. Such requests should be made Statistics Canada require that Carleton University
during the first two weeks of any given provide to them information pertaining to a
academic term*, or as soon as possible after student's status and other personal information.
a need for accommodation is known to exist, Upon registration as a student, one is deemed
but in no case later than the penultimate week to have agreed to the disclosure by Carleton
of classes in that term. Instructors will make University of the student's status and other
reasonable accommodation in a way that shall selected personal information pursuant to any
avoid academic disadvantage to the student. such requirement.
Students unable to reach a satisfactory In accordance with the Freedom of Information
arrangement with their instructor(s) should and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), all personal
contact the Director of Equity Services. and academic information is considered
Instructors who have questions or wish to confidential and will not be disclosed to a third
verify the nature of the religious event or party without the authorization of the person to
whom the information pertains. In addition, the
university will disclose at the time of collection

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of personal information the purpose for which Audit report illustrating the requirements is
that information will be used. For further available through Carleton Central.
information, please see fippa.carleton.ca
4.2.2 If, in subsequent years, the student is
readmitted to or reinstated in the same
program or another program for any reason,
3.4 Student Status the student will be governed by the regulations
When responding to a legitimate request from of the Undergraduate Calendar of the year of
an external agency that has not supplied its readmission or reinstatement. An exception is
own definition, the following definitions are made for the requirements for a Minor, which

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used: may be taken from a subsequent Calendar.
a) a full-time undergraduate student is one who 4.2.3 As changes are made, students may choose to
is registered in at least 1.5 credits per term. complete their studies under new regulations
that are introduced in subsequent years,
b) a full course load is the normal maximum provided they meet the requirements of these
course load as defined by the student's program regulations. In such cases, students will be
and evaluated term by term. governed by both the regulations and program
requirements of a single Undergraduate
Calendar, dated the year of, or subsequent to,
3.5 Electronic Communication admission or readmission. An exception is
Th e U n i ve r s i t y u s e s e l e c t r o n i c m a i l made for the requirements for a Minor, which
communication through its MyCarleton may be taken from a different, single Calendar.
(Connect) system as an official channel of 4.2.4 Notwithstanding 4.2.1, when circumstances
communication with students. A message prevent continued application of regulations,
sent to a student’s MyCarleton email account program requirements or courses of a previous
constitutes an official communication with Calendar, appropriate replacement policies
the student. Students are responsible for guiding students in adapting to the new
monitoring their University email account on situation will be developed and communicated
a regular basis for as long as they are active to students.
in the academic affairs of the university.
Requests from students regarding academic 4.2.5 The web version of the Calendar is the official
or administrative issues must be sent from the version. Changes approved after the print date
student's MyCarleton account. will be posted on the Calendar website.

B. Academic Regulations for

4.3 Absence from the University
Degree Students
Degree students who have been away from the
university for more than nine consecutive terms
must apply for readmission through Admission
4.0 General Regulations and Definitions Services.

4.1 The Comprehensive Regulations 4.4 Student Categories

4.1.1 The Senate of Carleton University may at any Undergraduate students are grouped in four
time require a student to withdraw from the broad categories: Degree Students, Certificate
university if his or her conduct, attendance, Students, Special Students, and Non-credit
work or progress is deemed unsatisfactory. Students.

4.1.2 Acceptance by the university of a registration Within the Degree Students category, a further
does not exempt the student from any academic subdivision is defined as Degree Students
regulation. Admitted with Additional Requirements. This
subdivision includes:
a) students admitted with a deficiency
4.2 Regulations Governing a Student’s
b) students readmitted with conditions
Program
Curriculum and regulations are subject to c) credit ESL students
change as the university updates and improves Students admitted with Additional
its undergraduate program. These changes may Requirements who fail to meet these condition
include alterations to course offerings, program may not continue at the university for a
requirements and academic regulations. In period of one year and must then apply for re-
establishing transition policies that determine admission if they wish to return.
how these changes will impact in-program
students, the university is guided by the intent The category of Certificate Students includes
that students retain the same or improved all students registered in the certificate and
overall opportunities to succeed. diploma programs identified in 11.0 Certificates
and Diplomas. Those registered in other non-
The following policies are in effect: credit professional or development certificates
4.2.1 A degree student who has been admitted offered by the university are not included. A
to a program continues, in subsequent student may be simultaneously both a Degree
years, to be governed by the regulations in Student and a Certificate Student.
the Undergraduate Calendar of the year of
admission. An exception is made for the
requirements for a Minor, which may be
taken from a subsequent Calendar. A Degree
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4.5 Types of Programs concentration or specialization is recorded on

The undergraduate programs of the university the diploma.
are divided into three categories. Stream
Honours Programs A Stream is a pattern of courses within the
Honours programs require 20.0 credits (and in program that guides the student’s studies and
a few cases more than 20.0 credits). With full is distinctive from other patterns, but does not
time study and a normal course load, Honours result in a designation on the diploma.
programs are completed in four years. The Additions to a Program
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Honours programs demand a higher academic

standard than general and major programs. Option
An Option is an addition to a program, the
General Programs pursuit of which does not affect eligibility for
General programs require 15.0 credits. With full the degree without the Option. Registration
time study and a normal course load, general in the Option does not change the degree
programs are completed in three years. requirements. An example is the Co-operative
Major Programs Education Option.
Major programs require 20.0 credits. With full Other additions to a program that do interact
time study and a normal course load, major with program requirements include: Mention :
programs are completed in four years. français (see the Academic Regulations for the
Bachelor of Arts), concurrent certificates and
Engineering and Design programs concurrent diplomas.
These accredited programs offered by the
Faculty of Engineering and Design are in Minor
Engineering, in Industrial Design and in A Minor is a defined set of courses in a
Architecture. These programs require at least discipline or field that either introduces
20.0 credits and with a normal course load or extends knowledge of that discipline or
and full time study require four years for field. A Minor may have its own admission
completion. requirements. Minors are only available to
students already registered as Carleton degree
All of the above programs may include students. Each Minor requires at least 4.0 and
additional elements. at most 5.0 credits. In some circumstances,
credits in excess of those required for the main
degree may be required to complete the Minor.
4.6 Program Structure A maximum of two credits may count toward
both the Minor and the Major or Majors of a
Program Elements student’s program.
The courses that make up a program are
separated into certain standard categories that
give the program its structure, allow effective 4.7 University Year Standing
assessment of the student's progress and
permit the inclusion of additional notations on Students in degree programs are given a Year
the transcript and diploma. Standing according to the number of credits
completed with passing grades and counting
Major towards the degree. The categories are as
In most programs certain course credits are follows:
identified as constituting the Major. The Major
specifies the required course credits in one First Year:
or more defined disciplines, themes, or fields Fewer than 4.0 credits completed successfully
that are the principal focus of a student’s and counting towards the degree.
program. The Academic Performance Evaluation
described below makes use of this distinction Second Year:
by calculating a Major average as well as an 4.0 through 8.5 credits completed successfully
Overall average. A Combined Honours program and counting towards the degree.
may be structured with two Majors, one in each Third Year:
contributing discipline or, in some cases, as a 9.0 through 13.5 credits completed successfully
single Major. A multidisciplinary program is and counting towards the degree.
structured as a single Major drawing together
courses from several disciplines. Fourth Year:
14.0 or more credits completed successfully and
Note that the use of the term Major as a program counting towards the degree and in a program
element, above, is distinct from the degree requiring more than 15.0 credits.
program called Major (e.g. B.Sc.Major).
Programs in the Faculty of Engineering and
Core Design identify specific courses that must be
Some programs specify a limited set of credits completed for a particular year status in that
that constitute a Core. These are courses of program, which does not necessarily conform to
special importance to the program and are the above formula. Refer to the Engineering and
subject to specific CGPA requirements. Design section of this Calendar for details.
Concentration or Specialization Year standing assessment occurs at the end of
A Concentration or Specialization is a defined each term, once all final grades are received;
set of courses which provides a student with January, June, August and October.
specific expertise, knowledge and/or practice
and so further distinguishes the program
in a recognizable way. The credits in the 4.8 Undeclared Students
concentration or specialization may or may not
be part of the Major. Successful completion of a

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Degree students are considered "Undeclared" if 4.10 Types of Courses

they have been admitted to the degree but are
not yet accepted into a program within that 4.10.1 Course Categories
degree. The status "Undeclared" is available The requirements for a degree or program may
only in the B.A. and B.Sc. degrees. See the include specific named categories of courses.
Undeclared section in the Programs section of These categories are defined either in the
this Calendar for recommended registration main degree section of the calendar or within
information. Normally, Undeclared students the program description. In addition most
are required to be eligible to enter a program degrees prohibit credit for some particular set
within their degree before reaching second

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of courses. Such courses can not be used even
year standing. Undeclared students should as "free electives." Students should refer to
consult the Student Academic Success Centre the regulations and course categories for their
for guidance in planning their studies prior to degree for details.
registration.
4.10.2 Courses Set Aside
Three categories of courses that do not
4.9 Changes of Degree and Program contribute to the fulfilment of graduation
4.9.1 Application through Registrar's Office requirements may appear on a student's degree
audit report:
Application is made through Carleton Central
(Change of Program Element application) for Extra to the Degree (ETD)
change of program applications in the following Passed credits that could have counted towards
cases: the degree but are in excess of the credits
required for graduation are Extra to Degree.
a) students who wish to change to a different These credits may be considered for advanced
major within the same degree; standing in a subsequent degree. This category
b) students who wish to add or drop a includes, for example, passed credits at the
Concentration, Specialization or Minor; 1000-level in excess of the 7.0-credit limit.
c) students who wish to change from a general BSc No Credit for Degree (NCD)
or BCS Major to honours or vice versa. Passed credits that are ineligible for credit in
the student's program are No Credit for Degree.
4.9.2 Application through Career Development and These credits may be considered for advanced
Cooperative Education Office standing in a subsequent degree. This category
Application is made through the Career includes, for example, courses specifically
Development and Cooperative Education Office prohibited from credit in a particular degree.
for admission to and withdrawal from the Co- Forfeit
op Option. Courses that cannot be used for credit in this
4.9.3 Application through Admissions Services or any subsequent program. This category
includes:
The following categories of students are
required to reapply for admission through a) repeated courses;
Admissions Services: b) failed courses replaced in the program
a) currently registered students who wish, or who requirements by a different course;
are required, to change their degree; c) courses considered equivalent to courses used
b) students who have been suspended or debarred to fulfil program requirements;
and wish to return to their original program d) courses precluded for credit by courses used to
after the required absence from studies at fulfil degree requirements;
Carleton University (see Section 7.3 of the
Academic Regulations of the University); e) courses placed in this category by an academic
standing decision.
c) students who, after completing an undergraduate
degree, wish to complete an additional f) courses placed in this category by an appeal
undergraduate degree or certificate; committee.
d) students who have left the university and wish
to return to a different degree;
e) students who have left the university and,
5.0 Admission and Residency Regulations
after attending another post-secondary
institution (except on a letter of permission or
exchange program), wish to return to Carleton 5.1 Transfer of Credit Prior to Admission
University;
When a student is considered for admission,
f) Special Students who wish to be formally credit may be granted for individual courses
admitted to a degree or certificate program successfully completed at other recognized,
at Carleton University (see Section 17 of degree-granting institutions, if:
the General Admissions Requirements and
Procedures); and a) the individual courses are relevant to a
student's proposed program; and
g) students who have been away from the
university for nine or more consecutive terms. b) the appropriate academic department
recommends such action.
Each application is evaluated on its own
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5.2 Transfer of Credit Subsequent to or F may be recorded. There may be financial

Admission implications.
International Exchange Agreements
Letter of Permission
Students who have been formally admitted to a Undergraduate students may be eligible to
degree or certificate program may take courses take advantage of other exchange agreements
at other universities on Letters of Permission, with universities throughout the world. Unless
and have the credits transferred to their otherwise specified in a specific exchange
Carleton programs. The following conditions agreement or Senate-approved program
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must be met: regulation, the minimum academic requirement

is second-year standing or higher, and a
a) the student must have completed successfully minimum overall CGPA of 7.0. For details on
at least 4.0 credits at Carleton University; these exchanges, students should consult
the International Student Services Office at
b) the student must meet the minimum CGPA least one year in advance of the proposed
requirements for graduation in his or her exchange.
degree;
c) the student must obtain formal approval from 5.3 Minimum Number of Carleton Credits
the Registrar's Office prior to commencing each
course. (Residency and Advanced credits)
Grades for successfully completed courses taken 5.3.1 Residency Credits
on Letters of Permission and Exchange (not To be eligible for graduation with a Carleton
including the University of Ottawa Exchange) degree, certificate or diploma, each student
will not be transferred. A course taken on must present a certain number of credits
Letter of Permission and failed is counted as earned at Carleton University which have not
a discredit and is recorded with the grade Uns been presented to fulfill any degree that has
(Unsatisfactory). A higher level of performance been previously awarded including a degree
may be required in a course that would have or degrees at Carleton University. These are
contributed to any programmatic CGPA had referred to as residency credits. Courses taken
the grade been transferred. Such a course with under the University of Ottawa Exchange
a passing grade below the minimum required Agreement do not count as residency credits.
will not count towards the degree, but will be
counted as discredit. All degree students must present a minimum
of 5.0 residency credits at graduation, with the
following exceptions:
University of Ottawa Exchange Agreement
The minimum number of residency credits for
Degree Students may register to take courses students in the B.Eng., B.I.D, B.I.T. and B.A.S.
at the University of Ottawa to be credited to Design program is half of the total number of
their Carleton University degree. The following credits required for the program. The residency
regulations apply: requirement for B.A.S. students not in Design is
a) Students must be registered in a degree the standard minimum of 5.0 residency credits
program and must be in Good Standing. In at graduation.
the case of first-year studies, a maximum of To obtain a minor, a student must present at
two half-credit courses may be taken at the least 2.0 residency credits counting toward that
University of Ottawa that year. minor.
b) Only courses to be credited as part of the To obtain an undergraduate certificate from
current degree requirements at Carleton may Carleton University, students must present
be taken under the terms of the exchange. residency credits including a minimum of 4.0
c) At any registration, the cumulative total number credits taken at Carleton. The residency for
of credits taken at Carleton and counting certificates taken concurrently with a Carleton
towards the degree must be greater than the degree may be satisfied with credits used also
total number of credits taken and/or proposed to satisfy the degree residency requirement.
to be taken at the University of Ottawa. 5.3.2 Advanced Credits
d) Courses taken under the Exchange Agreement The credits presented at graduation that are
shall not count as courses taken at Carleton credits completed at Carleton after admission,
under regulations requiring a minimum number credits completed at Carleton within the last
of Carleton credits. ten years for which advanced standing has
e) Grades for courses taken on the Exchange been granted and credits completed as part of
Agreement will be reported on the Carleton the University of Ottawa Exchange or another
transcript and will be included in the calculation formal domestic or international Exchange,
of the CGPAs. Applications and information must include:
about deadlines and registration procedures a) For Honours degrees, at least 3.0 credits in the
are available at the Registrar's Office. Students major and at the 3000-level or above;
should note that space in courses may be
limited and therefore applications should be b) For Combined Honours degrees, at least 1.5
filed well in advance of registration. credits in each major and at the 3000-level or
above;
Students should consult the Registrar's Office
for application forms and information on c) For Major degrees, at least 3.0 credits in the
procedures and deadlines. major and at the 2000-level or above;
Students withdrawing from exchange agreement d) For General degrees, at least 3.0 credits in the
courses must notify the Registrar's Office by major and at the 2000-level or above;
the appropriate deadlines, or a grade of Abs
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6.0 Program Regulations in place of Suspension. See also Section 7:

Academic Performance Evaluation.

6.1 The Cumulative Grade Point Average 6.4 Course Load

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) In most undergraduate programs, the normal
is the key assessment tool for performance course load is the equivalent of 2.5 credits
evaluation. The CGPA is the ratio of the grade in each of the fall and winter terms and the
points earned on a set of courses to the total equivalent of 1.0 credit in each of the early

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credit value of these courses. In calculating and late periods of the summer term. In some
the CGPA the grade points contributed by each degree programs, the normal load is as much as
course are multiplied by the credit value of the 3.0 credits in each of the fall and winter terms
course. So, for example, an A+ in a 0.5 credit and up to the equivalent of 1.5 credits in each
course contributes 12.00 * 0.5 = 6.00 grade period of the summer term. Multi-term courses
points. The CGPA is truncated to two decimal are considered to have their credit weight evenly
places (with no rounding). distributed over the terms. For example, a two-
term 1.0 credit course is considered to contribute
The overall CGPA includes all courses that 0.5 credit to course load in each term.
satisfy requirements of the student's program
or would have satisfied such requirements if a A student is registered in a course overload
passing grade had been obtained. In particular, if the student is registered in more credit
an F grade is included in the calculation until equivalents per term than the normal load for
it is removed through course repetition or his or her program. Students with an Overall
replacement. When a course is repeated, the CGPA of 7.00 who have completed a minimum
most recent grade is used. All Carleton credits of 4.0 credits at Carleton may choose to register
counting toward advanced standing in the in a course overload, to a maximum of 0.5 credit
degree program are included in the CGPA above the normal course load for their program
calculation. All credits obtained through the in each of the fall and winter terms and in
University of Ottawa Exchange agreement are either the early or late period of the summer
included in the CGPA calculation. term. Students requiring permission for course
overloads beyond these limits should contact
Courses Extra to the Degree (ETD), No Credit for the Registrar's Office.
the Degree (NCD) or Forfeit are not included in
the calculation of the CGPA.
A CGPA calculated for a program element, such 6.5 Restrictions on Program Elements
as Major or Core, is calculated in the same
way using only the courses in the program A course is considered to be double-counted
element. if it is used to satisfy both the requirements
for:
a) the Major (or Majors) and a Minor (See
6.2 Maximum Number of Credits Below the Note 1, below);
2000-level or
A student may count a maximum of 7.0 credits b) a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization
below the 2000-level toward fulfilment of and any other Minor, Concentration or
graduation requirements. Specialization (See Note2, below)
Credits in excess of this limit will be set aside At most, 2.0 credits in double-counted courses
as Extra to the Degree (ETD), No Credit for the may be included in the credits offered to fulfil
Degree (NCD) or Forfeit. This allows students to requirements at graduation.
increase their CGPA by pushing out low grades
below the 2000-level through replacement by Notes:
higher grades at the same level. 1. In this regulation, the Major consists of the
credits counting toward the Major CGPA. If
the program uses only the Overall CGPA for
6.3 Discredits assessment, then all credits are considered to
A discredit is a course registration that results be in the Major.
in a grade of F, FND, ABS, UNS. 2. I t e m b ) r e fe r s t o s p e c i a l i z at i o n s a n d
The discredit has the same credit weight as the concentrations that constitute optional
course. This definition includes courses taken choices. In these cases the Major (s) can be
on a Letter of Permission or on exchange. completed with or without a concentration or
specialization.
A degree student is allowed a maximum of
5.0 credits of discredits after admission to In other cases, a Concentration or Specialization
the degree. Students admitted with advanced is contained within the Major and constitutes
standing will have the maximum number a required choice for that Major. These
of discredits adjusted on a pro-rata basis. Concentrations and Specializations are not
Students in 5.0- or 6.0-credit certificate or included in Item b) above.
diploma programs are allowed 2.0 credits of
discredits.
6.6 Maximum Number of Program Elements
If a student exceeds the maximum number
of discredits before graduation they are In addition to the student's Major or Majors, the
suspended or debarred from the degree, maximum allowed combined number of Minors,
certificate or diploma. The student is Ineligible Concentrations and Specializations for any
to Return if the degree uses this decision student is two. Note that this restriction does

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not apply to the Co-op Option or to Mention : b) for students in degrees offered by the Sprott
Français . School of Business, credit will be allowed only
for ESLA 1900 (or ESLA 1905);
c) for students in degrees offered by the Faculty
6.7 Combined Honours Programs of Science, credit will be allowed only for
In some cases Combined Honours programs ESLA 1900 (or ESLA 1905);
are defined with a single unified Major
incorporating the credits from both disciplines. d) for students in the Bachelor of Engineering
In other cases, for example in the B.A. Honours degree, no credits from this sequence will be
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degree, requirements are established separately counted toward the degree;

by each discipline and combined according to e) for students in the Bachelor of Industrial
the registration of the student in a particular Design degree or the Bachelor of Architectural
Combined Honours pattern. In the latter Studies degree, credit will be allowed only for
case, when a particular course satisfies the ESLA 1900 (or ESLA 1905).
requirements for both Majors, the course will
be used to fulfil the requirements for one Major
and a different course at the same level will be 6.10 Restrictions on Credit for Certain Courses
required to satisfy the other Major.
Some courses may not be used for credit in
certain programs. Restrictions may be listed
6.8 Simultaneous and Subsequent Degrees in the course descriptions, the academic
regulations for certain degree programs, and/
a) A student who has graduated with a Carleton or in this section.
University degree in a particular program will
not be subsequently admitted to the same
degree and program. Specifically, students who 6.10.1 Co-operative Education (Co-op) work term and
have graduated with a: report courses do not count for credit in any
i) B.A., B.A.S., B.Sc. or B.Math. degree may apply degree.
subsequently for admission to the same degree 6.10.2 In addition, B.A. students in Economics will
if they apply for a different major or, if they not receive credit for MATH courses below the
graduated with a General or Major degree, they 1000-level.
apply for an Honours degree with the same
major. 6.10.3 Students in the B.Mus. degree will not receive
credit for MUSI 1106 or MUSI 1107.
ii) B.Eng. or B.I.T. degree may apply subsequently
for admission to the same degree only if they 6.10.4 Students in the B.Com. or the B.I.B. degree will
apply for a significantly different program. A not receive credit for BIT 2001, BIT 2002 or any
program with distinct streams constitutes a 0000-level mathematics course.
single program for this rule.
6.10.5 Students in the B.Com. degree will not receive
iii) B.I.D., B.Com., B.I.B., B.C.S., B.Mus., B.Hum., credit for BUSI 3602 or COMP 1001.
B.S.W., B.J. or B.P.A.P.M. may not apply
subsequently for admission to the same 6.10.6 Students admitted with advanced standing
degree. to the B.Com., B.I.B., B.Hum., B.P.A.P.M., B.I.T.
or B.Eng. degree will not receive credit on
b) A student who has graduated with a Carleton admission for courses with a grade below C-
University degree that includes a minor will not taken earlier.
be subsequently admitted to the same minor.
6.10.7 For courses excluded from the B.Sc. see the
c) A student who has successfully completed a Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of
university degree in a given discipline will not Science Degree section of this Calendar. For
be admitted to a minor in the same discipline in courses excluded from the B.Math. see the
conjunction with subsequent degree studies. Mathematics programs section of this Calendar.
d) A student will only be admitted to one degree
and program at a time. The student’s record will
show only one active degree and program in any 7.0 Academic Performance Evaluation
given term. Note that certain Certificates and
Diplomas do allow concurrent degree studies.
7.1 Academic Performance Evaluation for
e) A Carleton University degree student is not
allowed simultaneously to be registered in Degree Students
degree studies at another post-secondary Academic Performance Evaluation as described
institution without the permission of Carleton in this section applies to Degree and Certificate
University. Students. The corresponding process for Special
Students is described in Section 9, below.
Note: in addition to the regulations listed
6.9 Credit for ESL courses below, a number of programs specify additional
A student in a degree program may receive requirements that must be fulfilled. Consult 7.5
credit for previously completed English as a below for additional information regarding:
Second Language courses from the sequence B.A.S., B.Com., B.Hum., B.I.B., B.I.D., B.I.T. B.J.,
ESLA 1300, ESLA 1500, ESLA 1900, ESLA 1905, B.Math., B.Mus., B.P.A.P.M., B.Sc. Double Hons.
with the following restrictions: Mathematics and Physics, B.S.W.
a) for students in degrees offered by the Faculty The Academic Performance Evaluation is the
of Arts and Social Sciences or the Faculty of annual assessment of the student’s status in
Public Affairs, up to 2.0 credits will be counted his or her degree. The first evaluation is made,
toward the degree; at the end of the winter term, for all students
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who have completed at least 4.0 credits at courses. The degrees and programs that use
Carleton University or on the University of these statuses are: BEng, BAS Design, BHum,
Ottawa Exchange once all final grades are BJ, BCom, BIB, BID, BPAPM. The status CA
available. Subsequent evaluations occur at the or DP is assigned if any of the conditions for
end of the winter term following the completion Suspension apply, in addition to any conditions
of a minimum of 4.0 additional credits. A set by the program. The status CA is assigned
completed course is any course registration, if, in addition, the student’s Overall CGPA is at
including repeated courses, that results in a least 1.00. A student with status CA is eligible
grade or notation other than WDN, IP, CTN, to continue at the university and may apply
AUD or DNC. The basis of the evaluation is through Admissions Services for admission to

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the student’s Overall CGPA, Major CGPA and, another degree or to Special studies. In the case
where appropriate, Core CGPA. For students of BAS Design, a student required to leave this
in combined programs Major CGPAs are program with status CA may apply immediately
calculated for each major where possible. The for admission, through the Registrar’s Office,
evaluation is made by comparing CGPAs to the to one of the other BAS programs. The status
minima required by the student’s degree at the DP is assigned if the Overall CGPA is less than
time of the evaluation. The possible outcomes of 1.00. A student with status DP may apply for
an Academic Performance Evaluation are: Good admission to Special studies only.
Standing, Academic Warning, Suspension,
Continue in Alternate, Continue in General, If a student satisfies the conditions for
Dismissed from Program, or Debarment. Suspended, Dismissed from Program or
Ineligible to Return (no longer in use) at
The status Good Standing signifies that a a performance evaluation in the student’s
Performance Evaluation has found that the current degree and the student has a previous
student fully meets the academic standards decision of Suspended, Dismissed from
prescribed for the student's program and is Program or Ineligible to Return on the record
eligible to continue in that degree. in this or another degree or Special studies,
then the student will be removed from the
The status Academic Warning signifies that current degree with the standing Debarred. A
the student’s performance with respect to the Debarred student is not eligible for any studies
academic standards of the degree is deficient. at the university for at least three years. See
The student may continue in the degree but Section 7.3, Readmission after Suspension or
must clear the Academic Warning by achieving Debarment.
a Good Standing assessment at the next
Academic Performance Evaluation. 7.1.1 Discredits
The status Suspension signifies that the If a course registration in any term results in
student must leave his or her degree for at least a student exceeding the allowed number of
one year. See also Section 7.1.1 and Section discredits for the program, then the student
7.3. Suspension occurs if at least one of the will be Suspended, Continue in Alternate,
following conditions applies: Dismissed from Program, or Debarred as of
the end of that term. This action is part of the
a) the student has an Overall CGPA that is less Academic Performance Evaluation at the end
than 1.00; of the winter term, but is not part of a general
b) while on Academic Warning, the student has Academic Performance Evaluation after the
failed to achieve a Good Standing assessment summer or fall terms.
at the next Academic Performance Evaluation; 7.1.2 Three Failures of a Course (Engineering)
c) the student has exceeded the maximum allowable A student in the Bachelor of Engineering degree
number of discredits for the program; must leave the degree with the status Continue
d) the student was Admitted with Additional in Alternate or Dismissed from Program if the
Requirements and has failed to satisfy those student fails one course on three occasions.
requirements.
The status Continue in General is applied at an 7.2 Assessment in Concentrations,
academic performance evaluation (APE) if the
student (i) is in an Honours B.A., B.C.S., B.Sc., Specializations and Minors
or B.Math. program, (ii) would be suspended at In conjunction with the Academic Performance
this APE due to a low CGPA, and (iii) meets or Evaluation, additional averages are calculated
exceeds the minimum requirements for Good for program elements. A CGPA is calculated
Standing in a general program. The student over the courses contributing to any minor,
will have his or her program changed to the concentration, specialization. These CGPA
corresponding or other general program within results are available for decisions on satisfactory
the same degree and may apply to change this or unsatisfactory performance in the program
program within the degree, as long as the element. Students with a CGPA that is below
student would be in Good Standing in the the minimum required for a Concentration,
subsequent program. Specialization or Minor may be removed from
that Concentration, Specialization or Minor.
The statuses Continue in Alternate (CA) and
Dismissed from Program (DP) indicate that
the student's performance has fallen below
a minimum standard for the program and 7.3 Readmission after Suspension or
in consequence the student is removed from Debarment
the program, and is not readmissible to this Suspension is from a particular degree,
program. These APE statuses are restricted not the university. Upon receiving notice of
to some professional and limited enrolment Suspension from one degree, students may
programs where there is high demand for the register immediately as Special students, seek
program and limited space in its required

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admission, through Admissions Services, to 10.5 to Overall Overall Overall Overall Overall
other degrees of the university. Degree programs 15.0 5.00 3.50 5.00 4.00 3.50
may accept such students in Good Standing if
the student meets those requirements or on Major Major Major
Academic Warning. 6.00 4.00 3.50
Students who have been Suspended will be 15.5 or Overall Overall Overall Overall
inadmissible to their original degree for one more 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00
year. Students who have been suspended and
wish subsequently to be re-admitted to their Major Major
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original degree must petition through the 6.50 4.00

Admission Services, providing an explanation of Graduation Overall Overall Overall Overall Overall
the circumstances leading up to the Suspension, 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 4.00
what has occurred during the period of
suspension, and what the student’s goals now Major Major Major
are. See also 4.9.1 (d) for certain special cases. 6.50 4.00 4.00

Debarment is from all studies at the university.

After debarment, students wishing to be Notes:
considered for readmission to a degree or 1. The Program Credits are the course credits earned by
certificate program, must wait three years and the courses the student has completed, with either a
then make an appeal to the Senate Undergraduate passing or a failing grade, that would contribute to
Studies Committee. On readmission after the credits required for graduation in the student’s
debarment, students may be required to program had they been passed. The program credits
complete certain specific courses and to forfeit include credits obtained through transfer, advanced
certain previously completed credits in order standing, letters of permission or exchange. The
to provide a reasonable expectation of success. program credits do not include courses from which
The CGPA will be based upon those credits, the student has withdrawn.
successful and unsuccessful, accepted upon
readmission. 2. Certain Honours programs may have different
minimum Overall or Major CGPA requirements from
Students returning to the university after those indicated above.
suspension or debarment will not have their
CGPA re-started. At the point of re-admission,
they may be allowed a pro-rated maximum Table 2: Standard Minimum Requirements for
number of discredits. Minors, Concentrations and Specializations
Program All All All All
credits students students in All students students
7.4 Minimum CGPA Requirements completed in Hons. Architecture students in in Major in
programs B.I.D., B.I.T. Engineering programs General
The standard CGPA requirements used
in Academic Performance Evaluation are 0.0 to 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00
presented in Table 1. The minimum required 5.0
CGPA increases with the number of program 5.5 to 5.50 3.50 4.50 3.50 3.50
credits (See Note 1) at the time of the Academic 10.0
Performance Evaluation. Students with a CGPA 10.5 to 6.00 3.50 4.50 3.50 4.00
close to the minimum at their first assessment 15.0
will have to improve their academic achievement 15.5 or 6.50 4.00 5.00 4.00
significantly in order to maintain the Good more
Standing status through to graduation.
The Standard Minimum CGPA Requirements
for Minors, Concentrations, and Specializations
are presented in Table 2. These are not used in 7.5 Additional Information Concerning
the Academic Performance Evaluation but are Academic Performance Evaluation for
used to determine continuation status in the
program element. Some Degrees
The standard regulations for Academic
Table 1: Minimum CGPA Requirements for Good Performance Evaluation are modified for
Standing Status certain degrees and programs as presented in
this section.
Architecture
Program B.I.D. 15.0 20.0 Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.A.S.)
credits B.I.T. Engineering credit credit
completed Honours programs programs General Major B.A.S. Conservation and Sustainability •
0.0 to 5.0 Overall Overall Overall Overall Overall Philosophy and Criticism • Urbanism
4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 Th e s e p r o g r a m s fo l l ow t h e a c a d e m i c
3.00
5.5 to Overall Overall Overall Overall Overall performance evaluation regulations governing
10.0 4.50 3.50 4.50 3.50 3.50 Honours programs as described within sections
7.1 – 7.4 of the Academic Regulations of the
Major Major Major University.
5.50 3.50 3.50

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Bachelor of Humanities
The B.A.S. Design follows the academic
performance evaluation regulations for The Bachelor of Humanities degree does not
Engineering and Design programs as described distinguish a set of courses forming a Major.
in section 7.0 of the of the Academic Regulations Students are evaluated on the basis of their
of the University, with the following additions Overall CGPA and their Core CGPA.
and amendments: Students are in Good Standing if the Overall
1. To be eligible to proceed into second year in CGPA at least 7.00 and the Core CGPA at least
B.A.S. Design, students must meet the following 7.00.

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conditions: A student who is not in Good Standing but has
a) Minimum grade point average of 8.00 taken Overall CGPA at least 6.00 and Core CGPA at
over the following courses: ARCS 1005, least 6.00 is on Academic Warning.
ARCS 1105 [1.0], ARCN 2106; A student is required to leave the program with
b) An overall CGPA of 6.00 or higher. the status Continue in Alternate (CA) or the
status Dismissed from Program (DP) if:
2. Students required to leave the B.A.S. Design
program under item 1 are eligible to apply a) the student was on Academic Warning and
immediately for transfer to any of the other does not achieve Good Standing at the next
B.A.S. programs or any other degree. Academic Performance Evaluation,

3. Students are assessed at each Academic or

Performance Evaluation using their Overall b) the student has Overall CGPA less than
CGPA and the Core minimum as described 6.00 or Core CGPA less than 6.00 at any
below. Academic Performance Evaluation.
4. With the exception of ARCS 1005 and ARCS 1105 The Humanities Core
[1.0] for which requirements are outlined in item HUMS 1000 [1.0], HUMS 2000 [1.0]
1 above, Good Standing requires a minimum HUMS 3000 [1.0], HUMS 4000 [1.0]
grade of C- in each Design Core course.
5. The Design Core consists of the following
courses: ARCS 1005, ARCS 1105 [1.0], ARCS 2105 Bachelor of Industrial Design
[1.5], ARCS 2106 [1.5], ARCS 3105 [1.5], ARCS 1. Students in the Bachelor of Industrial
3106 [1.5], ARCS 4105 [1.5], ARCS 4106 [1.5] Design degree are assessed at each Academic
6. B.A.S. Design students continue either in Good Performance Evaluation using their Overall
Standing or on Academic Warning. CGPA and the Industrial Design Core courses.
(The Industrial Design program does not
7. Students whose academic performance distinguish a set of courses forming a Major).
evaluation results in Suspension or who are
required to leave the program under the rules The following evaluation criteria apply:
Item 1 above, and who are not subsequently a) students are subject to an evaluation at
accepted into a different B.A.S. program, the end of the winter term if they have
must leave the B.A.S. degree. Application completed 4.0 credits since admission or
for readmission to Design is not permitted, since the preceding evaluation;
but application may be made to other B.A.S.
programs after one year. b) in addition, students will receive an
evaluation of their Industrial Design Core
courses at the end of each Winter term as
Bachelor of Commerce long as they have completed a Core course
in the preceding summer, fall or winter
Students in B.Com. are Honours students. terms.
B.Com. students are in Good Standing (GS) if Industrial Design Core Courses
they meet the minimum requirement schedule IDES 1300, IDES 1301, IDES 2203, IDES 2300
provided in Regulation 7.4.
IDES 2302, IDES 3300 [1.0], IDES 3302
A B.Com. student not in Good Standing (GS) due IDES 4301, IDES 4310 [1.5], IDES 4302
to a deficiency of 1.0 grade point or less in one
or both, Overall and Major CGPA requirements,
is on Academic Warning (AW). 2. Good Standing - Good Standing requires a
grade of C- or better in each of the Industrial
A B.Com. student is required to leave the program Design Core courses as well as an Overall CGPA
with the status Continue in Alternate (CA) or the at or above the minimum given in Table 1 of
status Dismissed from Program (DP) if: Section 7.4.
a) they are not in Good Standing due 3. Academic Warning - Students who are not
to a deficiency of more than 1.0 grade assigned the status Good Standing or Ineligible
point in both of Overall and Major CGPA to Return will be on Academic Warning. The
requirements, at any Academic Performance following conditions apply:
Evaluation, or a) a student who is on Academic Warning due
b) the student was on Academic Warning and to a grade less than C- in a Core course, but
does not achieve Good Standing at the next with an Overall CGPA high enough for Good
Academic Performance Evaluation. Standing will be given permission to repeat
this Core course and must achieve a grade
of C- or better before the next evaluation.
b) a student who is on Academic Warning

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due to an Overall CGPA less than the CGPA requirements, is on Academic Warning.
minimum required for Good Standing, and
who also has a grade less than C- in a Core A B.I.B. student is required to leave the program
course must raise both the Overall CGPA with either the status Continue in Alternate
and pass the Core course with a grade of (CA) or the status Dismissed from Program (DP)
C- or better before the next evaluation. This if:
student must first raise his or her Overall a) they are not in Good Standing (GS) due to
CGPA to a level sufficient to achieve Good a deficiency of more than one grade point
Standing, if an evaluation were made, in all of the Overall, Major or Language
before permission will be given to re-
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Core CGPA requirements at any Academic

register in the Core course. Performance Evaluation, or
4. Continue in Alternate or Dismissed from b) the student is on Academic Warning and
Program - Students satisfying any of the does not achieve Good Standing at the next
following conditions must leave the Industrial Academic Performance Evaluation.
Design program with the status Continue in
Alternate (CA) or Dismissed from Program (DP):
a) have an Overall CGPA that is less than 1.00, Bachelor of Journalism
A student who is not in Good Standing in the
b) have failed to achieve a Good Standing Bachelor of Journalism degree must leave the
a s s e s s m e n t at t h e n e x t A c a d e m i c program with the status Continue in Alternate
Performance Evaluation while on Academic (CA) or the status Dismissed from Program (DP).
Warning,
Continuation to Second Year
c) have exceeded the maximum allowable Continuation in Good Standing after the
number of discredits for the program, first Academic Performance Evaluation will
d) have failed to satisfy any additional course be guaranteed only to First-year Journalism
requirements received on admission, students who achieve a B+ or better in
JOUR 1000 [1.0] and an Overall CGPA of at
e) have received a grade of less than C- in the least 8.00 in first year on 5.0 full credits. The
same Core course twice, School also maintains a number of places in
f) have not completed the program within second year for students who wish to transfer
seven years. from Carleton or elsewhere. Normally, offers
are made to students with an overall CGPA
equivalent to 10.00 (A-) or better.
Bachelor of Information Technology Continuation in Good Standing at subsequent
For purposes of Academic Performance Academic Performance Evaluations requires
Evaluation B.I.T. students are considered the standard minimum Major CGPA of 6.50 and
General students. In addition to the requirements Overall CGPA of at least 5.00.
for Good Standing specified in the Academic General Prerequisite
Regulations of the University, students in the Students may not continue into 3000-level
Interactive Multimedia and Design program of or higher courses unless the following three
the B.I.T. must present a Core CGPA of at least minimum requirements are met:
4.5 in the following:
a) at least C standing in JOUR 2201 [1.0];
IMD 1000, IMD 1001, IMD 1002,
IMD 1003, IMD 1004, IMD 1005, b) a CGPA of at least 6.50 over the courses
IMD 2900, IMD 3900, IMD 3901 JOUR 1000 [1.0], JOUR 2201 [1.0],
IMD 4901, IMD 4902 JOUR 2205 and JOUR 2501;
c) an Overall CGPA of at least 5.00.
Bachelor of International Business
Graduation
Students in B.I.B. are Honours students. In addition to the graduation requirements
B.I.B. Students are in Good Standing (GS) if of the Faculty, a candidate for the degree of
they meet the minimum requirement schedule Bachelor of Journalism with Honours must
provided below: have:
The B.I.B. defines a Language Core consisting a) a Major CGPA of at least 6.50,
of the required 4.0 credits in the language of b) a grade of C or better each reporting
specialization. course,
Good Standing in BIB requires: c) a grade of C- or better in each other
At the first APE: Journalism course,
• Overall CGPA at least 4.50 d) an Overall CGPA of at least 5.00, and
• Major CGPA at least 6.00
• Language Core CGPA at least 6.00 e) be recommended for graduation by the
School.
At all subsequent APEs and at graduation:
• Overall CGPA at least 5.00 Bachelor of Mathematics
• Major CGPA at least 6.50 The standard procedures for Academic
• Language Core CGPA at least 6.50
A B.I.B. student who is not in Good Standing
(GS) due to a deficiency of 1.0 grade point or less
in any of the Overall, Major, or Language Core

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Performance Evaluation are followed with the 8.0 Graduation

following additions:
Good Standing at any Academic Performance 8.1 Graduation Requirements
Evaluation requires that the CGPA over the
courses MATH1007 or MATH 1004; MATH1107 In order for students to receive their degree,
or MATH 1104; MATH 2007 or MATH 1005; they must fulfil:
MATH2107 be at least 7.00 for Honours a) all the requirements of the department(s),
programs and at least 5.00 for General programs. school(s) or institute(s) in which they are taking

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the degree;
Bachelor of Music b) all Faculty regulations;
For purposes of Academic Performance c) all University regulations;
Evaluation, students in the Bachelor of Music
program are subject to the standard rules for d) all financial obligations to the university.
Honours students with the following additional The student is responsible for meeting
requirement for Good Standing: graduation requirements and is strongly
In addition to other requirements, Good encouraged to discuss their degree requirements
Standing in Bachelor of Music requires that with the Undergraduate Adviser for their
the Performance CGPA be at least 6.00. program. The degree audit report (available
on Carleton Central) is a guide to be used in
The Performance CGPA is the cumulative grade consultation with the Undergraduate Adviser
point average calculated over all courses in the to discuss the student's academic progress.
Performance Core in the same manner as other
CGPA calculations.
The courses in the Performance Core are MUSI 8.2 Application for Graduation
1900, MUSI 1901, MUSI 2900, MUSI 2901, MUSI Students must apply online for graduation via
3900, MUSI 3901. Carleton Central. Online applications must be
completed by the following deadlines:
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy
Management - for Spring Graduation (June): March 1
- for Fall Graduation (November): September 1
Students in the B.P.A.P.M. are subject to the - for Winter Graduation (February):
standard Academic Performance Evaluation December 1
(APE) process with the following additions and
amendments: Visit carleton.ca/registrar for further
information regarding graduation.
1. Students are in Good Standing at the first APE
if they have a Major CGPA of a least 7.0 and an
Overall CGPA of at least 7.0. A student who is 8.3 Minimum CGPA Requirements for
not in Good Standing but has a Major CGPA of
at least 6.0 and an Overall CGPA of at least 6.0 Graduation
is on Academic Warning. Students with a Major Table 3: Standard Minimum CGPA Requirements for
CGPA of less than 6.0 or an Overall CGPA of less Graduation
than 6.0 are required to leave the program with
the status of Continue in Alternate (CA) or the
status Dismissed from Program (DP). Concentration
2. Students are in Good Standing at any subsequent or
APE and at graduation if they have a Major Overall Major(s) Specialization Minor
CGPA of at least 6.5 and an Overall CGPA of at Honours
least 6.5. Degrees
5.00 6.50 6.50 6.50
3. Students who do not receive Good Standing Engineering
at any subsequent Academic Performance Degrees
5.00 not used 5.00 5.00
Evaluation will be required to withdraw from
the program with the status Continue in Architecture
Alternate (CA) or the status Dismissed from B.I.T. 4.00 not used n/a 4.00
Program (DP). B.I.D.
Major and
General 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Bachelor of Social Work Degrees
Students in the Bachelor of Social Work Note: some programs have higher requirements.
program are assessed by the standard process
of Academic Performance Evaluation, with the
following exception. 8.4 Recognition of High Academic Achievement
Good Standing requires: Graduating students in any undergraduate
1. If the number of credits included in the Overall degree will have exceptional academic
CGPA is at most 15.0, the Overall CGPA is at achievement recognized if the student:
least 6.00 and the Major CGPA is at least 6.00. 1. Has completed at least 10.0 credits toward the
2. If the number of credits included in the Overall degree at Carleton University, and
CGPA is at least 15.5, the Overall CGPA is at 2. For the designation High Distinction, has an
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3. For the designation Distinction, has an Overall Special students are Suspended if
CGPA less than 10.40 and equal to or greater
than 9.80. a) they are on Academic Warning at the time of a
subsequent Academic Performance Evaluation
These recognitions of exceptional merit will and do not achieve Good Standing at that
be recorded on the student’s transcript and Academic Performance Evaluation, or
diploma.
b) their CGPA is less than 1.00 at the time of any
8.5 Recognition of Study Abroad Academic Performance Evaluation.
A Suspended Special student may not return to
Regulations

Undergraduate students who successfully

complete 2.0 to 3.5 credits at a non-Canadian Special studies for one year.
university in an approved pattern under a
recognized International Exchange program 9.3 Course Load
will have the notation “with Study Term Abroad” Special students normally may enrol in a
added to their transcript and diploma. If more maximum of 1.0 credit in each of the summer,
than 4.0 credits are successfully completed in fall and winter terms.
these terms, the notation will be “with Study
Year Abroad” Students who enrol as Special after suspension
from a degree or certificate program do not
Notes: qualify for course overload.
1. The notation will appear for students who have Special students who have completed at least
been admitted to a degree, preapproved for 1.0 credit taken at Carleton University and
an International Exchange program and have have a CGPA of at least 7.00 may petition to
completed the appropriate number of credits the Registrar's Office to register in a maximum
as outlined above. of 1.5 credits in each of the summer, fall and
2. Students approved for international study via winter terms. Permission from the Registrar's
Letter of Permission or who have completed Office is required.
earlier studies outside Canada will not be Special students may enrol in 2.5 credits in each
eligible for either of the above notations of the fall and winter terms and in 2.0 credits in
unless they complete as well an International the summer term under either of the following
Exchange program as described in the rule. conditions:
C. Academic Regulations for a) The student is enrolled full time in a degree
program at another institution and can
Special Students present a Letter of Permission authorized by
an appropriate official of the institution; or
b) The student holds an undergraduate degree
9.0 Regulations from a recognized institution and wishes
to pursue further study for professional
development or in preparation for entry into
9.1 Application graduate study.
Applications to study as a Special student
are available from the Registrar’s Office or
the Registrar’s Office website (carleton.ca/ 9.4 English Language Proficiency
registrar) and must be completed in full before Special students must satisfy the university
being processed. Applications must include English language proficiency requirement.
transcripts of all previous study (high school,
post-secondary) as well as a processing fee.
10.0 Registration for Special Students
9.2 Academic Performance Evaluation for
Special Students 10.1 Course Selection
Anyone wishing to be admitted eventually to a
Academic Performance Evaluation for Special degree program is advised to note the specific
students is carried out at the same time as for Faculty requirements for course selection and
Degree Students. Special students receive their the admission requirements for Special and
first Academic Performance Evaluation when Mature entrants as listed in this Calendar.
the student has completed 2.0 credits since Special students who have not completed an
the most recent admission to Special studies OSSD or equivalent may need to upgrade their
when final grades are available. Subsequent qualifications by enrolling in courses at the
evaluations occur when the student has 0000-level. Individuals seeking admission who
completed an additional 2.0 or more credits. The need further information should inquire at
result of an Academic Performance Evaluation Admissions Services.
is that the student is in Good Standing, on
Academic Warning or is Suspended.
A Special student is considered to be in 10.2 Special Students Enrolling in Graduate-
Good Standing at an Academic Performance Level Courses
Evaluation if their CGPA is at least 3.00.
Anyone wishing to enrol in a graduate-level
A Special student is considered to be on course as a Special student must obtain a letter
Academic Warning at an Academic Performance of authorization from the Chair or Supervisor of
Evaluation if their CGPA is less than 3.00 and Graduate Studies of the appropriate department.
at least 1.00 and they were in Good Standing Forms may be obtained from the Registrar's
before the evaluation. Office, or downloaded for printing at carleton.
ca/registrar/forms.htm. Anyone considering

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Administration
pursuing a graduate degree is urged to contact • The course requirements (6.0 credits) may be
the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research found in the School's program section of this
prior to registration as a Special student. Calendar.

D. Academic Regulations for • Successful completion requires a C or better in

at least half of the credits taken at Carleton.
Certificate and Diploma • May not be taken concurrently with any
Students undergraduate degree.
• Students who have already completed a degree

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are ineligible.
11. Certificates and Diplomas
This section presents the academic regulations E. Student Conduct
governing the following certificates and
diplomas:
• Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second 14.0 Academic Integrity
Language
• Certificate in Nunavut Public Service Studies
• Certificate in Public Service Studies 14.1 Introduction
Other non-credit professional and development Carleton University is a community of scholars
certificate programs are offered by units of the dedicated to teaching, learning and research.
university; these are not within the scope of this Sound scholarship rests on a commitment
Calendar. to a code of academic integrity that stresses
principles of honesty, trust, respect, fairness
and responsibility. The University demands
12.0 Admission to Certificate Programs integrity of scholarship from all of its members
including students. The quality and integrity
of academic work is paramount in achieving
student success.
12.1 Admission Requirements The University states unequivocally that
The admission requirements for the various it demands academic integrity from all its
certificates and diplomas are listed in the members. Academic dishonesty, in whatever
Admissions Requirements section of this form is ultimately destructive to the values of
Calendar. the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and
discouraging to those students who pursue their
studies honestly. The integrity of university
academic life and the degrees conferred by
12.2 Transfer of Credit the university is dependent upon the honesty
In each certificate and diploma, at least 4.0 and soundness of scholarship. Conduct by
credits must be taken at Carleton, including all any person that adversely affects this process
required credits. See also 5.2: Minimum Number is a serious matter. Students who violate
of Carleton Credits. the principles of academic integrity through
dishonest practices undermine the value of
the Carleton degree. Dishonesty in scholarly
activity cannot be tolerated. Any student who
13.0 Regulations for Certificates violates the standards of academic integrity
and Diplomas will be subject to appropriate sanctions.

Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second 14.2 The Policy

Language
The University has adopted a policy to deal
• Offered by the School of Linguistics and Applied with allegations of academic misconduct. This
Language Studies policy is expressed in the document Carleton
• The course requirements (5.0 credits) may be University Academic Integrity Policy, effective
found in the Linguistics and Applied Language July 1, 2006. The policy describes in detail its
Studies program section of this Calendar. scope of application, principles, definitions,
rights and responsibilities, academic integrity
• Students must pass an English proficiency standards, procedures, sanctions, transcript
test. notations, appeal process, and records
• Successful completion requires grades of C or implications.
better in all courses The complete policy is available at:
• May be taken following successful completion carleton.ca/studentaffairs/academic-integrity
of any undergraduate degree or concurrently
with an Honours degree provided the Major
CGPA in the Honours program is at least 7.00. 14.3 Academic Integrity Standards
From the Academic Integrity Policy
(Section VI)
Certificate in Public Service Studies
• Offered by the School of Public Policy and

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Effective adherence to academic integrity generally encouraged, instructors typically

requires that students understand the meaning limit the amount of collaboration allowed and
of academic dishonesty. The following list communicate this to students in the course
describes conduct that violates standards outlines. To ensure fairness and equity in
of academic integrity which may lead to the assessment of term work, students shall not
imposition of sanctions pursuant to this cooperate or collaborate in the completion of an
policy. It is important to note that this is not a academic assignment, in whole or in part, when
comprehensive list and should not be viewed the instructor has indicated that the assignment
as exhaustive. is to be completed on an individual basis. Failure
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to follow the instructor’s directions regarding

1. Plagiarism which assignments, or parts of assignments,
Plagiarism is presenting, whether intentional should be completed by the individual alone
or not, the ideas, expression of ideas or work of will be considered violation of the standards of
others as one’s own. Plagiarism includes academic integrity.
reproducing or paraphrasing portions of 4. Misrepresentation
someone else’s published or unpublished
material, regardless of the source, and presenting Students shall not submit or present
these as one’s own without proper citation or false assignments, research, credentials,
reference to the original source. Examples of or other documents or misrepresent material
sources from which the ideas, expressions of ideas facts for any academic purpose. Examples of
or works of others may be drawn from include misrepresentation include but are not limited
but are not limited to: books, articles, papers, to:
literary compositions and phrases, performance
compositions, chemical compounds, art • research or lab results and data;
works, laboratory reports, research results, • concocted facts or references;
calculations and the results of calculations,
diagrams, constructions, computer reports, • medical or compassionate certificates;
computer code/software, and material on the • admission documents;
Internet.
• letters of support or other letters of reference;
Examples of plagiarism include, but are not
limited to: • academic records, transcripts, diplomas
or other registrarial records;
• submitting a takehome examination, essay,
laboratory report or other assignment written, • misrepresenting the date or time of
in whole or in part, by someone else; submission;
• using ideas or direct, verbatim quotations, • changing a score or record of an examination
paraphrased material, algorithms, formulae, result and/or
scientific or mathematical concepts, or ideas
without appropriate acknowledgment in • altering graded work for resubmission.
any academic assignment; 5. Impersonation
• using another’s data or research findings; I t i s a v i o l at i o n o f t h e s t a n d a r d s o f
• submitting a computer program developed academic integrity to impersonate another person
in whole or in part by someone else, with or or enter into an arrangement with another to be
without modifications, as one’s own; impersonated by any means for the purposes of
gaining academic advantage including in the
• failing to acknowledge sources through the taking of examinations, tests, or the carrying
use of proper citations when using another’s out of laboratory or other assignments.
works and/or failing to use quotation marks.
6. Withholding
2. Unauthorized Resubmission of Work
I t i s a v i o l at i o n o f t h e s t a n d a r d s o f
A student shall not submit substantially the academic integrity to withhold records,
same piece of work for academic credit more transcripts or other academic documents to
than once without prior written permission of mislead or gain unfair academic advantage.
the course instructor in which the submission
occurs. Minor modifications and amendments, 7. Obstruction and Interference
such as phraseology in an essay or paper do not I t i s a v i o l at i o n o f t h e s t a n d a r d s o f
constitute significant and acceptable reworking academic integrity to obstruct or otherwise
of an assignment. interfere with the scholarly activities of another
3. Unauthorized Cooperation or Collaboration in order to gain unfair academic advantage.
This includes but is not limited to interfering
An important and valuable component or tampering with data or files, with human
of the learning process is the progress a or animal research subjects, with a written
student can make as result of interacting or other creation (e.g. painting, sculpture,
with other students. In struggling together to file), with a chemical used for research, with
master similar concepts and problems and any other object or study or research device
in being exposed to each other’s views and or with library, electronic or other materials
approaches, group of students can enhance and intended for academic use.
speed the learning process. Carleton University
encourages students to benefit from these 8. Disruption of Classroom Activities or Periods
activities. However, it is also critically important of Instruction
that each individual student’s abilities and Carleton University has a commitment to provide
achievements form the basis of the evaluation a safe environment for learning. It is a violation
of that student’s progress. As result, while of the standards of academic integrity for
collaboration is supported as being beneficial
for various components of course and is
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student registered in class to disrupt the class A v i o l at i o n o f t h i s p o l i cy m ay a l s o

or other period of instruction with any action or o c c u r by b r e a ch i n g o n e o f t h e fo r m a l
behaviour reasonably judged by the instructor, examination rules included on the back of the
lab assistant or tutorial assistant to be examination booklet. (These rules are outlined
detrimental to the class. Normally disruption in Appendix A of the Policy, and in Section 14.6
of activities outside of the classroom or outside of these Regulations.)
of periods of instruction or by a student not
registered in the class is dealt with under the
Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy, but 14.4 Procedures
in particular cases may be subject also to this

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Policy. Instructors, advisors and/or supervisors must
report all suspected cases of violation of the
9. Improper Access Academic Integrity Policy to the Faculty Dean.
Details of the procedures to be followed in the
It is a violation of the standards of event of a suspected violation can be found
academic integrity to improperly obtain access in Section VII, Procedures, of the Carleton
to confidential information such as examinations University Academic Integrity Policy at
or test questions or to gain undue academic carleton.ca/studentsupport
advantage as result of such behaviour.
10. Improper Dissemination
14.5 Sanctions
I t i s a v i o l at i o n o f t h e s t a n d a r d s o f
academic integrity to publish, disseminate or In cases where an investigation determines that
otherwise make public to third party without a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy
prior written consent, confidential information. has occurred, sanctions may be applied by the
Confidential information includes but Faculty Dean, the Provost and Vice President
is not limited to academic information, (Academic), or by Senate Executive.
data or documents which are not otherwise
publicly available and which have been Sanctions may include but are not limited to
gathered or held with reasonable expectation completion of a remediation process, a written
of confidentiality. In particular, students are reprimand, assignment of a failing grade,
expected to follow the Carleton University Policies withdrawal from a course, suspension from
and Procedures for the Ethical Conduct of a program, suspension or expulsion from the
Research. university. Sanctions may be used independently
or in combination for any single violation. This
11. Assisting in the Violation of the Standards of list is not exhaustive and intended only as a
Academic Integrity guide. For a complete description of possible
sanctions, consult Section IX, Sanctions, of the
To assist anyone in violating the standards Carleton University Academic Integrity Policy,
of academic integrity is itself violation of available at: carleton.ca/studentsupport
academic integrity standards and subject to
this policy. For example, giving another student
an assignment that you have submitted for
another class and allowing that student to 14.6 Examination Regulations
copy parts of the assignment and submit it The University is committed to ensuring
as his/her own work would be a violation of fairness and consistency in the completion
this policy. of examinations. As part of this commitment,
12. Tests and Examinations students are required to follow proper
examinations procedures. An instructional
The University is committed to ensuring Offence may occur by breaking one of the
fairness and consistency in the completion following formal examination rules that are
of examinations. As part of this also included on the back of the examination
commitment, students are required to follow booklet. Students who believe they qualify for
proper examinations procedures. A student an equity exemption from any of these rules
who commits a violation of this policy on an should register with the appropriate department
examination, test, or takehome examination, within the required notice period prior to each
or obtains or produces an answer or unfair examination period: Equity Services for Family
advantage by deceit, fraud, or trickery, or by an Status or Religious Observance (.carleton.ca/
act contrary to the rules of the examination are equity); or Paul Menton Centre for Students
subject to the sanction under this Policy. with Disabilities (carleton.ca/pmc).
These rules include but are not limited to: Only authorized individuals, registered support
persons, service animals and adaptive devices
• bringing to the examination/test room will be permitted into Examination Sites. For
any textbook, notebook, memorandum, other the purpose of this Regulation authorized
written material or mechanical or electronic individuals are students registered in the
device not authorized by the examiner course being examined, instructors and their
• writing an examination or part of it, or consulting assistants, and staff of the University. Any
any person or materials outside the confines of student who requires a support person,
the examination room without permission to do service animal or adaptive device during an
so examination is required to register with the Paul
Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities
• leaving answer papers exposed to view (carleton.ca/pmc), and only registered support
• attempts to read other students' examination persons, service animals or adaptive devices
papers and/or speak to or communicate with will be permitted into examination sites as
another student (even if the subject matter is arranged in advance of the examination date.
irrelevant to the test). a) You may not bring to your seat in the
E x a m i n at i o n R o o m , o r d u r i n g t h e
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examination refer to, any books, papers, completeness of a question, supply the
audio or electronic devices or other aids material you believe you need to answer
unless the use of such material/equipment the question and state your assumption at
is authorized by the examiner on the the beginning of your answer.
examination paper.
b) You may not communicate in any manner
with anyone except proctors or instructors 15.0 Offenses of Conduct:
from the time your examination begins Discrimination and Harassment
until your completed examination has been
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collected by a proctor.
c) You must provide your own printed name,
student number, and signature on the 15.1 Carleton University’s Human Rights Policy
Examination Signing Sheet, and you may The University has in place policies and
not leave the Examination Room until procedures to deal with allegations of
this has been done. You must also provide discrimination and harassment, including
official identification in the form of your sexual harassment. These are outlined in
Carleton University Campus Card or detail in the Carleton University Human Rights
equivalent. Policies and Procedures, effective May 1, 2001.
The policy is available at: carleton.ca/equity.
d) You may not enter the Examination
Room after the first half-hour of the
examination. 15.2 Unacceptable Conduct
e) You may not leave the Examination Unacceptable conduct is outlined in the policy
Room during the first half-hour of the and includes discrimination or harassment
examination, except under circumstances based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour,
described in Rule f below, and you must ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, political
sign the Examination Signing Sheet, as in affiliation or belief, sex, sexual orientation,
Rule c above, before leaving. gender identity, age, marital status, family
f) If you become ill or receive word of a domestic status, or disability/handicap within the
emergency during an examination, hand in meaning of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
your answer books at once to a proctor and Unacceptable conduct also includes threatening,
request that your examination be cancelled. stalking and unwelcome communication either
In addition to appropriate supporting in person or through electronic or other
documentation, a "Cancellation of Centrally means. For the three policy sections below, the
Scheduled Exam" form completed at the definition of prohibited behaviour is described
exam site is required in order to apply for in the italicized section that follows.
a deferral. In the case of illness, arrange From the Anti-Racism and Ethnocultural
immediately for a medical examination Relations Policy
so that you will have a medical certificate
to support any request for a deferred 6. The University prohibits discrimination and
examination. Applications for deferred final harassment, including conduct on the basis of
examinations must be made in writing at the race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic
Registrar's Office by the deadlines published origin and citizenship that:”
in the Undergraduate Calendar.
From the Gender Equality Policy
g) The only time you may leave the Examination
Room with the intention of retuming is to 6. The University prohibits discrimination and
use the washroom. You must sign out, and harassment, including conduct on the basis of
back in, on the sheet provided. sex, gender or gender identity that:”
h) If you are still in the Examination From the Sexual Orientation Equality Policy
Room during the last ten minutes of the 5. The University prohibits discrimination and
examination, you must remain seated until harassment, including conduct on the basis
your examination materials have been of sexual orientation or perceived sexual
collected and accounted for by a proctor. orientation that:
i) You must leave all unauthorized items in a 5.1 Is abusive, demeaning or threatening including
place specified by a proctor. behaviour such as name calling; derogatory
j) You may not bring any food or drink into remarks, gestures and physical attacks; or
the Examination Room, except water in display of derogatory or belittling pictures and
a sealed, transparent, non-breakable, graffiti; or
unlabeled container. 5.2 Biases administrative and appointment
k) When you have completed your examination, decisions, employment and workplace practices,
give a proctor all used and unused answer tenure, promotion, appointment, leave and
books and/or answer sheets and the salary determinations; or
question paper (if required) before leaving 5.3 Biases academic decisions such as admissions,
the Examination Room. Ensure that all grading, the application of Regulations and
answer books and/or answer sheets have scheduling of academic activities; or
your name and student number on them
and are collected and accounted for. 5.4 Misuses power, authority or influence; or
l) If you have doubts about the meaning or 5.5 Discriminates in the provision of goods and
services, or access to premises, accommodation

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and other facilities.” a member of Equity Services for advice and

guidance on how to handle the situation. This
From the Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy service is confidential and does not compel the
6. Sexual harassment occurs when an individual student to take any further action.
engages in sexually harassing behaviour or Formal complaints must be made in writing
inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature that and directed to the Dean or Vice President
is known, or ought reasonably be known, to be responsible for the area where the complaint
unwelcome, and that: took place. Staff in Equity Services are available
6.1 Interferes with the academic or employment to assist with the preparation of a formal

Regulations
performance or participation in a University- complaint. Complaints must be made within
related activity for the person harassed; and/ 12 months after the last alleged incident
or of discrimination or harassment unless
exceptional circumstances apply in which case
6.2 Is associated with an expressed or implied the University Secretary may grant an extension
promise of employment-related or academic- of up to an additional 12 months.
related consequence for the person harassed
(including reward, reprisal or condition of
study or employment); and/or 15.4 Formal Procedures
6.3 Provides a basis for academic or employment The procedure for formal complaints is outlined
decisions affecting the person harassed; and/ below:
or
1. An allegation shall be made in writing to the
6.4 Creates an abusive, demeaning, or threatening Dean of the Faculty in which the program
study, work or living environment for the to which the respondent has been admitted
person harassed; and/or belongs or, in the circumstances where
6.5 Excludes the person harassed from rights and/ the respondent has not been admitted to a
or privileges to which they are entitled. program, to the Dean of the Faculty where the
majority of courses in which the respondent
7. Sexually harassing behaviour may be physical, has registered are administered. An allegation
verbal or psychological. It may be conveyed against a student in residence when made by
directly or by telephone, writing or electronic another student in residence which involves
means. Examples of inappropriate sexual the complainant's enjoyment of her/his
conduct include: accommodation shall be made to the Vice-
7.1 Unwelcome sexual solicitations, flirtations President (Academic). The Dean, or the Vice-
or advances; sexually suggestive comments, President (Academic), as the case may be, shall
gestures, threats or verbal abuse; cause to have an investigation conducted and,
upon receipt of the report of the investigation,
7.2 Unwarranted touching or physical contact shall either 1) dismiss the allegation on the
of a sexual nature, coerced consent to sexual grounds of insufficient evidence or lack of
contact, or sexual assault; jurisdiction by the university, or 2) accept
that the allegation is founded and seek the
7.3 Inappropriate display or transmission of agreement of the respondent to a remedy, or
sexually suggestive or explicit pictures, posters, 3) refer the matter to the President. A Dean's
objects or graffiti; dismissal of the allegation may be appealed,
7.4 Leering, compromising invitations, or demands within ten working days, to the Vice-President
for sexual favours; (Academic) who may, in turn, either 1) again
dismiss the allegation, or 2) accept that the
7.5 Degrading, demeaning or insulting sexual allegation is founded and propose a remedy
comment or content, including unwelcome to the respondent, or 3) refer the matter to the
remarks, taunting, jokes or innuendo about a President. In the case of students in residence,
person’s body, sexuality, sexual orientation or where the original allegation has been made to
sexual conduct; the Vice-President (Academic) and is dismissed,
7.6 Misuse of position or authority to secure sexual appeal shall be directly to the President who
favours; may either 1) again dismiss the allegation, or
2) accept that the allegation is founded and
7.7 Persistent, unwanted attention or requests for propose a remedy to the respondent, or 3)
sexual contact after a consensual relationship refer the matter to a tribunal appointed by the
has ended; or Senate.
7.8 A course of sexualized comment or conduct 2. In the instance where the matter has been
that interferes with the dignity or privacy of referred to the President, the latter shall decide
an individual or group.” whether the university shall conduct a hearing
before a tribunal appointed by the Senate.
If the allegation is proven, the tribunal shall
15.3 Enforcement decide upon one of the following sanctions:
Enforcement of this policy is carried out
according to the procedures established in the The student may be:
policy. The procedures include the provision of a) expelled;
advice and information to complainants and
respondents and allow for various methods of b) suspended for a period of time from all
informal resolution, including mediation. studies at the university;
Students with concerns regarding discrimination, c) restricted in his/her use of University
harassment, stalking, sexist or racist behaviour, facilities;
or any other prohibited action as outlined in the and/or
Human Rights Policy, should call or meet with
d) given a reprimand.
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Should the President decide not to conduct

a hearing before a tribunal, the allegation
shall be deemed to have been dismissed, but
the President shall give written reasons for
such a decision, and these reasons shall be
communicated to the parties involved.
3. In the instance where the complainant wants
redress from the university without the
involvement of the respondent, or where the
Regulations

respondent is unknown or is not a member of

the university community, and/or where there
is a claim that the university has failed or has
been negligent in providing a safe, non-hostile
environment, the allegation of an offence shall
be made in writing to the President, who shall
cause an investigation to be conducted. Upon
receipt of the report of the investigation, the
President may order any relief he/she deems fit,
and shall give written reasons for the decision;
which reasons shall be communicated to the
complainant.
Information about procedure governing
tribunals is available from the Clerk of Senate,
[email protected].

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 Academic Regulations and Requirements - Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Academic Regulations and Academic Regulations and

Requirements for the Requirements for the
Bachelor of Architectural Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree
Degree
The regulations presented in this section apply to The regulations presented in this section apply to all
all students in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies Bachelor of Arts programs.
Honours program. In addition to the requirements presented here, students

Regulations
In addition to these requirements, students must satisfy must satisfy the University regulations common to
the University regulations common to all undergraduate all undergraduate students including the process
students, including the process of Academic Performance of Academic Performance Evaluation (consult the
Evaluation (consult the Academic Regulations section Academic Regulations of the University section of this
of this Calendar) Calendar).

Year Status and General Prerequisites First-Year Seminars

B.A.S. Hons. B.A. degree students are strongly encouraged to include

Conservation and Sustainability a First-Year Seminar (FYSM) during their first 4.0 credits
Philosophy and Criticism of registration. Students are limited to one FYSM and
Urbanism can only register in a FYSM while they have first-year
standing in their B.A. program. Students who have
Students in these programs are governed by the year completed the Enriched Support Program (ESP) or who
standing regulations described in section 4.7 of the are required to take a minimum of one English as a
Academic Regulations of the University section of this Second Language (ESLA) credit are not permitted to
Calendar. register in a FYSM.

B.A.S. Hons.
Design Breadth Requirement for the B.A. Degree
Year standing for the B.A.S. Design program is defined
as follows: Among the credits presented at graduation, students
in both the B.A. General and the B.A. Honours degrees
1st year: Admission to the program. are required to include 3.0 breadth credits, including
1.0 credit from each of three of the four Breadth Areas
2nd year: Successful completion of ARCS 1105. identified below. Credits that fulfil requirements in the
3rd year: Successful completion of ARCS 2105 Major, Minor, Concentration or Specialization may be
ARCS 2106, ARCS 1005, ARTH 1100 used to fulfil the Breadth Requirement.
ARCH 1000, IDES 2106, ARTH 1101 Students admitted with a completed university degree
CIVE 1005, ARCH 2300, ARCC 1202 are exempt from breadth requirements.
ARCC 2202, ARCC 2203, ARCN 2105.
Students in the following interdisciplinary programs are
4th year: Successful completion of ARCS 3105 and exempt from the B.A. breadth requirement:
ARCS 3106.
• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Directed Interdisciplinary Studies
• Environmental Studies
• Cognitive Sciences
• Classics, Religion and Humanities
• Child Studies
• Human Rights
Breadth Area 1: Culture and Communication
Art History, Art and Culture, Communication Studies,
Comparative Literary Studies, English, Film Studies,
French, Journalism, Music, and Languages (Arabic,
English as a Second Language, German, Greek,
Hebrew, Indigenous Languages, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Latin, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Sign
Language, Spanish)
Subject codes: ACUL, ALSS, ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLST,
COMM, ENGL, ESLA, FILM, FINS, FREN, GERM, GREK,
HEBR, ITAL, JAPA, JOUR, LANG, LATN, MCOM, MUSI,
PORT, RUSS, SPAN
Breadth Area 2: Humanities
African Studies, Canadian Studies, Child Studies,
Classical Civilization, Directed Interdisciplinary
Studies, European and Russian Studies, History,

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Human Rights, Humanities, Indigenous Studies,

Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion, and Women's and subject to any specific requirements of the intended
Gender Studies. Minor, Concentration or Specialization as published in
the relevant Calendar entry.
Subject codes: AFRI, CDNS, CHST, CLCV, DIST, EURR,
HIST, HUMR, HUMS, INDG, LALS, PHIL, RELI, WGST,
WOMN
Courses from Other Faculties and Schools
Breadth Area 3: Science, Engineering, and Design
Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Students must consult the Registrar's Office about
Regulations

Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, registering in courses in Engineering, Industrial

Food Science and Nutrition, Industrial Design, Design, and Architecture. Science and interdisciplinary
Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, and Technology, courses are generally acceptable. Professional courses
Society, Environment. in Engineering, Industrial Design and Architecture are
Subject codes: AERO, ARCC, ARCH, ARCN, ARCS, generally not acceptable. Performance courses in Music
ARCU, BIOC, BIOL, CHEM, CIVE, CMPS, COMP, ECOR, are open only to students in certain Music programs.
ELEC, ENGM, ENSC, ENVE, ERTH, FOOD, IDES, ISCI, Professional courses in Journalism are not acceptable
ISCS, ISYS, MAAE, MATH, MECH, NSCI, PHYS, SREE, electives in B.A. programs. A limited number of
STAT, SYSC, TSES Architecture courses are permitted in certain programs.
Students wishing to take courses in Engineering,
Breadth Area 4: Social Sciences Industrial Design, or Architecture that are not part of
Anthropology, Business, Cognitive Science, their program or which are not listed as being open to
Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and
Environmental Studies, Geography, Geomatics, Global the Faculty of Public Affairs and Management must
Politics, International Affairs, Law, Political Science, obtain prior permission from the Department(s) of their
Psychology, Public Administration, Public Affairs Major, and from the unit offering the course.
and Policy Management, Social Work, Sociology/
Anthropology, Sociology
Subject codes: ANTH, BUSI, CGSC, CRCJ, ECON, ENST, Mention : Français
GEOG, GEOM, GPOL, INAF, LAWS, PADM, PAPM, PSCI,
PSYC, SOCI, SOWK Students registered in certain B.A. programs may earn
the notation Mention : Français by completing part of
their requirements in French and by demonstrating a
knowledge of the history and culture of French Canada.
Declared and Undeclared Students The general requirements are listed below. For more
specific details consult the departmental program
Students who are registered in a program within the entries.
degree are called Declared students. Most students
designate a program of study when they first apply Students in a B.A. Honours program must present:
for admission and so begin their studies as Declared 1. 1.0 credit in French language;
students. Students may also choose to begin their studies
within the B.A. degree without being registered in a 2. 1.0 credit devoted to the history and culture of
program. These students are referred to as Undeclared. French Canada;
The recommended course pattern for Undeclared 3. 1.0 credit at the 2000- or 3000-level and 1.0 credit
students is outlined under Undeclared in the Programs at the 4000-level in the Honours discipline taken in
section of this Calendar. Undeclared students must French.
apply to enter a program before beginning their second
year of study. The Student Academic Success Centre Students in a B.A. General program must present:
offers support to Undeclared students in making this
decision. 1. 1.0 credit in advanced French;
2. 1.0 credit devoted to the history and culture of
French Canada;
Change of Program Within the B.A. Degree 3. 1.0 credit at the 2000- or 3000-level in the Major
discipline taken in French.
Students may transfer to a program within the B.A. Students in Combined Honours programs must fulfil the
degree, if upon entry to the new program they would Mention : Français requirement in both disciplines.
be in Good Standing. Other applications for change of
program will be considered on their merits; students Courses taught in French (Item 3, above) may be taken
may be admitted to the new program in Good Standing at Carleton, at the University of Ottawa on the Exchange
or on Academic Warning. Students may apply to declare Agreement, or at a francophone university on a Letter
or change their program within the B.A. Degree at the of Permission. Students planning to take courses on
Registrar's Office according to the published deadlines. exchange or on a Letter of Permission should take
Acceptance into a program or into a program element or careful note of the residence requirement for a minimum
option is subject to any enrolment limitations, specific number of Carleton courses in their programs. Consult
program, program element or option requirements, as the Academic Regulations of the University section
published in the relevant Calendar entry. of this Calendar for information regarding study on
Exchange or Letter of Permission.
Minors, Concentrations and Specializations
Students may apply to the Registrar's Office to be
admitted to a minor, concentration or specialization
during their first or subsequent years of study.
Acceptance into a minor, concentration or specialization
requires that the student be in Good Standing and is
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 Academic Regulations and Requirements - Bachelor of Engineering

Academic Regulations and Year Status for Engineering

Requirements for the
Bachelor of Engineering Degree In the Bachelor of Engineering Degree program, Year
Status is defined as follows.
The regulations presented in this section apply to all
Bachelor of Engineering programs. 1st year: Admission to the program.
2nd year: Successful completion of all Engineering,
Science and Mathematics course

Regulations
Academic Performance Evaluation for requirements in the first year of the
program, all English as a Second Language
Engineering Requirements, and any additional
requirements as determined in the
In addition to the requirements presented here, students admissions process.
must satisfy the University regulations common to 3rd year: Successful completion of 4.0 credits
all undergraduate students including the process of from the second year requirements of the
Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic program.
Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
with the following additions and amendments: 4th year: Successful completion of all second year
requirements and 3.5 credits from the third
1. In Engineering programs, all credits are included in year requirements of the program.
the Major CGPA, making it identical to the Overall
CGPA.
2. Students who are not assigned the status Good Year Status Prerequisites
Standing or Academic Warning will be required to
leave the degree with the status Ineligible to Return
(ITR) to the Faculty of Engineering. Year Status in Engineering is used in some course
prerequisites to limit access to only those students
who have sufficient preparation. In particular students
will not have access to second, third or fourth year
Graduation engineering, science or mathematics courses until they
have achieved second year status. Similarly, to take some
Students in Engineering programs are covered by the specific engineering, science and mathematics courses in
common University regulations regarding graduation, third or fourth year, that year status must be achieved.
with the following additions and amendments. For additional information on prerequisites, see the
individual course descriptions.
1. Students entering an Engineering program with
Advanced Standing will receive transfer credit for at Time Limit
most ten of the credits required for their program. The Bachelor of Engineering degree must be completed
within eight calendar years of initial registration.
2. Students must take a minimum of 1.0 credit of Students who do not complete their program requirements
complementary studies at Carleton University. within this limit will be Ineligible to Return.
Academic Appeals
The Engineering Committee on Admission and Studies
Course Load handles all academic appeals.

Regulations regarding Course Load and Overload can be

found in the Academic Regulations of the University
section of this Calendar. The normal course load in
Engineering is defined as the number of credits required
in the student's program for the current year status of
the students. Since the programs in Engineering require
more than 20.0 credits in total, the normal course load
is more than 5.0 credits in some years of the program.
Registration in more than this number of credits
constitutes an overload.

Co-operative Education Programs

All Engineering programs are available with or without
participation in the Co-operative Education option.

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Academic Regulations and Academic Regulations and

Requirements for the Requirements for the Bachelor of
Bachelor of Industrial Design Information Technology
The regulations presented in this section apply to The regulations presented in this section apply to all
all students in the Bachelor of Industrial Design students in the Bachelor of Information Technology
program. program.
Regulations

In addition to the requirements presented here, students In addition to the requirements presented here, students
must satisfy the University regulations common to must satisfy the University regulations common to
all undergraduate students including the process all undergraduate students including the process
of Academic Performance Evaluation (consult the of Academic Performance Evaluation (consult the
Academic Regulations of the University section of this Academic Regulations of the University section of this
Calendar). Calendar).

Year Status and General Prerequisites Joint Status

In the Bachelor of Industrial Design degree program,
year status is defined as follows: A student registered in the BIT degree has student status
at both Algonquin College and Carleton University. At
1st year: Admission to the program. Algonquin College the student is considered to be a post-
secondary student; at Carleton University, the student is
2nd year: Successful completion of IDES 1001, considered to be a degree student. Students registered
IDES 1301 and must not be deficient in in the BIT degree have access to all student services on
any more than one of the other first year the Carleton University campus and selected services
courses. on the Algonquin College campus.
3rd year: Successful completion of of IDES 2203,
IDES 2302 and all first and second year
course requirements. Academic Regulations
4th year: Successful completion of IDES 3301 and all
third year course requirements. The academic regulations governing the B.I.T. are
the academic regulations of Carleton University.
These regulations are defined in full in the Academic
Regulations of the University section of this Calendar
and apply to B.I.T. students on both campuses. Within
the context of these regulations, B.I.T. is considered
to be a General degree with a defined Major CGPA and
requires 20.0 credits. Courses with the designations
BIT, NET or IMD are not normally transferable to
Engineering, Computer Science or other programs at
Carleton University.
Students should note that there are significant differences
between the academic regulations of Carleton University
and Algonquin College; it is the regulations of Carleton
University that apply in all cases as related both to
course registrations and program rules.
At Carleton University, the chief examination officer
of the BIT is the Dean of Engineering and Design. At
Algonquin College, grades are approved by the Dean of
the respective School.

Graduation
In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Information
Technology Degree and the Advanced Diploma of
Technology or Advanced Diploma of Applied Arts, the
student must:
1. satisfy all requirements for the program of study;
2. be recommended for graduation by Bachelor of
Information Technology Academic Council;
3. be approved for graduation by the Senate of Carleton
University;
4. be approved for graduation by the Registrar of
Algonquin College.

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Students with an overall CGPA of at least 9.0 may be

recommended to graduate with both:
1. B a ch e l o r o f I n fo r m at i o n Te ch n o l o gy w i t h
Distinction
and
2. Advanced Diploma of Technology - Network
Technology with Honours or Advanced Diploma of
Applied Arts - Interactive Multimedia and Design

Regulations
with Honours.

Discipline
The regulations, procedures and sanctions that apply
to student discipline on either campus, both concerning
Instructional Offences and Offences of Conduct are
those of Carleton University and are described in the
Carleton University Undergraduate Calendar. However,
while students are on Algonquin’s campus, they are
expected to follow Algonquin’s Directives regarding
Student Misconduct and Use of Electronic Devices.

Academic Performance Evaluation

Students in the BIT programs are degree students
at Carleton University as defined in the Academic
Regulations of the University section of this Calendar.
The BIT programs are considered to be General programs
with 20.0 credits.

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 Academic Regulations and Requirements - Bachelor of Science

Applications to declare or change their program within

Academic Regulations and the B.Sc. Degree must be made online through Carleton
Requirements for the Central by completing a Change of Program Elements
(COPE) application form within the published deadlines.
Bachelor of Science Degree Acceptance into a program or into a program element
or option is subject to any enrolment, and/or specific
program, program element or option requirements as
The regulations presented in this section apply to all published in the relevant Calendar entry.
Bachelor of Science programs.
Regulations

In addition to the requirements presented here,

students must satisfy the University regulations Minors, Concentrations and Specializations
common to all undergraduate students including the
process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the
Academic Regulations of the University section of this Students may online through Carleton Central by
Calendar). completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE)
application form to be admitted to a minor, concentration
or specialization during their first or subsequent years
of study. Acceptance into a minor, concentration or
Breadth Requirement for the B.Sc. specialization requires that the student be in Good
Standing and is subject to any specific requirements of
Students in Bachelor of Science Honours or General the intended Minor, Concentration or Specialization as
programs must present the following credits at published in the relevant Calendar entry.
graduation:
1. 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses not in
the major discipline or disciplines; Experimental Science Requirement
2. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
Students in B.Sc. Honours or General degree programs
3. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or Social must present at graduation at least two full credits
Sciences. of experimental science chosen from two different
departments: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences,
In most cases, the requirements for individual B.Sc. Geography, or Physics.
programs, as stated in this Calendar, contain these
requirements, explicitly or implicitly. Approved experimental science courses:
Students admitted to B.Sc. programs by transfer from Biochemistry
another institution must present at graduation (whether BIOC 2200, BIOC 3006, BIOC 4001, BIOC 4201
taken at Carleton or elsewhere):
Biology
1. 2.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences BIOL 1003, BIOL 1004, BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104,
electives if on transfer the student received credit BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002, BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200
for fewer than 10.0 credits;
Chemistry
2. 1.0 credit of Approved Arts or Social Sciences CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002, CHEM 1005, CHEM 1006,
electives if on transfer the student received credit CHEM 2103, CHEM 2203, CHEM 2204, CHEM 2206,
for 10.0 or more credits; CHEM 2302, CHEM 2303, CHEM 2800
Earth Sciences
ERTH 1006, ERTH 1009, ERTH 2102, ERTH 2404,
Declared and Undeclared Students ERTH 2802, ERTH 3111, ERTH 3112, ERTH 3204,
ERTH 3205, ERTH 3806
Students who are registered in a program within the Geography
degree are called Declared students. Most students
designate a program of study when they first apply GEOG 1010
for admission and so begin their studies as Declared Physics
students. Students may also choose to begin their studies PHYS 1001, PHYS 1002, PHYS 1003, PHYS 1004,
within the B.Sc. degree without being registered in a PHYS 1007, PHYS1008, PHYS 2202, PHYS 2604,
program. These students are referred to as Undeclared. PHYS 3007, PHYS 3606, PHYS 3608
The recommended course pattern for Undeclared
students is provided in the Undeclared entry of the
Programs section of this Calendar. Undeclared students
normally must apply to enter a program before beginning Course Categories For B.Sc. Programs
their second year of study. The Student Academic Success
Centre offers support to Undeclared students in making Science Geography Courses
this decision. GEOG 1010, GEOG 2006, GEOG 2013, GEOG 2014,
GEOG 3003, GEOG 3010, GEOG 3102, GEOG 3103,
GEOG 3104, GEOG 3105, GEOG 3108, GEOG 4000,
Change of Program within the B.Sc. Degree GEOG 4005, GEOG 4013, GEOG 4017, GEOG 4101,
GEOG 4103, GEOG 4104, GEOG 4108
Students may transfer to a program within the B.Sc. Science Geomatics Courses
degree if upon entry to the new program they would be GEOM 2004, GEOM 2007, GEOM 3002, GEOM 3005,
in good academic standing. GEOM 3007, GEOM 4003, GEOM 4007, GEOM 4008,
GEOM 4009, GEOM 4406, GEOM 4408
Other applications for change of program will be
considered on their merits; students may be accepted
in the new program in Good Standing or on Academic
Warning.

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Science Psychology Courses • Mathematics (MATH) or Statistics (STAT) except

PSYC 2001, PSYC 2002, PSYC 2200, PSYC 2700, MATH 1805
PSYC 3000 [1.0], PSYC 3207, PSYC 3506,
PSYC 3700[1.0], PSYC 3702, PSYC 3800[1.0] • Neuroscience (NEUR)

Science Continuation Courses • Physics (PHYS) except PHYS 1901, PHYS 1902 and
A course at the 2000-level or above may be used as a PHYS 2903.
Science Continuation credit in a B.Sc. program if it is • Science Geography (GEOG) (see list above)
not in the students' major discipline and is chosen from
the following: • Science Psychology (PSYC) (see list above)

Regulations
• Biology (BIOL) except BIOL 2106 • Technology, Society, Environment (TSES) (Biology
General and Honours students may use these
• Biochemistry (BIOC) courses only as a free elective)
• Computer Science (COMP) except COMP 1001. (A Advanced Science Faculty Electives
maximum of two half-credits at the 1000-level in Advanced Science Faculty Electives are courses at the
Computer Science, excluding COMP 1001, may be 2000 – 4000 levels chosen from the Science Faculty
used as Science Continuation credits.) Electives list above.
• Earth Sciences (ERTH), except ERTH 2415, which Approved Arts or Social Sciences Electives
may be used only as a free elective for any B.Sc. All courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social
program. Students in Earth Sciences programs may Sciences and the Faculty of Public Affairs are approved
use ERTH 2401, ERTH 2402 and ERTH 2403 only as as Arts or Social Sciences courses except for the
free electives. following:
• Engineering (students wishing to register in Business
Engineering courses must obtain the permission
of the Faculty of Engineering and Design.) BUSI 1001, BUSI 1002, BUSI 1004, BUSI 1005,
BUSI 1402, BUSI 2001, BUSI 2002, BUSI 2300,
• Environmental Science (ENSC) BUSI 3001, BUSI 3008, BUSI 4000, BUSI 4002
• Food Science and Nutrition (FOOD) Economics
• Mathematics (MATH) or Statistics (STAT) ECON 2201, ECON 2202, ECON 2400, ECON 4004,
ECON 4005, ECON 4706, ECON 4707
• Neuroscience (NEUR)
Geography
• Physics (PHYS) except PHYS 2903. All Science Geography courses (see list above)
• Science Geography courses (see list above) Geomatics
• Science Psychology courses (see list above) All Geomatics courses (GEOM)
• Technology, Society, Environment Studies (TSES) Psychology
courses except TSES 2305 [1.0]. (Biology General and All Science Psychology courses (see list above)
Honours students may use these courses only as
free electives. Integrated Science and Environmental Free Electives
Science students may include these courses in their Any course is allowable as a Free Elective providing it is
programs but may not count them as part of the not prohibited (see below) or enrolment restricted (consult
Science Sequence.) this Calendar and/or the registration instructions at
carleton.ca/registration). Students are expected to
Science Faculty Electives comply with prerequisite requirements for all courses
Science Faculty Electives are courses at the 1000 – 4000 as published in this Calendar.
levels chosen from the following:
• Biochemistry (BIOC) Courses Allowable Only as Free Electives in Any B.Sc.
• Biology (BIOL) except BIOL 2106 Program
BIOL 2106, CHEM 1003, CHEM 1004, ERTH 1003 (no
• Chemistry (CHEM) except CHEM 1003 and longer offered), ERTH 1010, ERTH 1011, ERTH 2415,
CHEM 1004 MATH 1805, COMP 1805, PHYS 1901, PHYS 1902,
PHYS 2903, ISCI 2002
• Chemistry students may use BIOL 1902 and
BIOL 1903 only as free electives Note: MATH 0107 and CHEM 0100 may be counted as
free electives, providing:
• Computer Science (COMP) except COMP 1000,
COMP 1001, COMP 1805 a) they have not been completed previously and
• Earth Sciences (ERTH ) except ERTH 1010, b) the course is required as a prerequisite for the
ERTH 1011 and ERTH 2415. current program of study.
• Earth Science students may use ERTH 2401,
ERTH 2402 and ERTH 2403 only as free electives. Prohibited Courses
• Engineering The following courses are not acceptable for credit in
any B.Sc. program: ISCI 1001, ISCI 1002, ISCI 2000, COMP
• Environmental Science ENSC 2001 1001, ISSC 3000, MATH 0005, MATH 0006, MATH 0007.
• Food Science and Nutrition (FOOD)
• Geomatics (GEOM) - see Science Geomatics
Courses above.

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Special Studies (Non-Degree)

300 Tory Building
1125 Colonel By Drive Academic Performance Evaluation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6
Tel.: 613-520-3500
Fax: 613-520-3502 Academic Performance Evaluation for Special students
carleton.ca/registrar is carried out at the same time as for Degree students.
Special students receive their first Academic Performance
Regulations

Evaluation when the student has accumulated 2.0

credits worth of attempts. Subsequent evaluations
Special Students occur when the student has completed an additional
2.0 credits worth of attempts or more.
Any eligible person interested in pursuing learning Special students who have completed at least 2.0 credits
opportunities as a non-degree student may apply for of attempts and at most 3.5 credits at the time of the
special student studies. Registration in credit courses is Academic Performance Evaluation are considered to be
subject to course enrolment limits, prerequisite courses in Good Standing if their CGPA is at least 3.0. Otherwise
and/or departmental approval. they will receive a status of Academic Warning.
Registrarial services for special students are provided
through the Registrar's Office.
Visiting Students

Proficiency in English Students who wish to attend Carleton to receive credits

toward a degree program taken elsewhere are eligible
to register at Carleton as Special students. Students
Special students are required to meet the University must provide Continuing Education with a Letter of
English Language Proficiency Requirements. Permission from their home university well in advance
of the session for which they plan to register.

Course Load
Special students may normally enrol in a maximum
of 1.0 credit in each of the summer, fall and winter
terms.
Special students who have completed at least 1.0 credit
taken at Carleton University and have a CGPA of at least
7.00 may register in a maximum of 1.5 credits in each
of the summer, fall, and winter terms.
Special students may enrol in 5.0 credits during the fall/
winter session and in 2.0 credits in the summer session
under either of the following conditions:
1. The student is enrolled full-time in a degree program
at another institution and can present a Letter of
Permission authorized by an appropriate official of
the institution, or
2. The student holds an undergraduate degree from a
recognized institution and wishes to pursue further
study for professional development or in preparation
for entry into graduate study.

Special Students Enrolling in Graduate-Level

Courses
Anyone wishing to enrol in a graduate-level course as
a Special student must obtain a letter of authorization
from the Chair or Supervisor of Graduate Studies of the
appropriate department. Anyone considering a graduate
degree is urged to contact the Faculty of Graduate
Studies and Research prior to registration as a Special
student. Special students enrolled in graduate-level
courses are subject to Special student regulations and
English language proficiency requirements outlined in
the Undergraduate Calendar.

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office. Students that do not successfully obtain a co-op

Co-operative Education work term placement are expected to continue with their
academic studies. The summer term is the exception to
carleton.ca/co-op this rule. Students should also note that hiring priority
is given to Canadian citizens for co-op positions in the
Public Service Commission.
Co-operative Education is based on the principle that
academic study combined with alternating work periods
is an effective method of professional preparation. Work Work Term Assessment and Evaluation
periods at various points in the academic program allow To obtain a Satisfactory grade for the co-op work term

Regulations
students to acquire experience within their discipline. students must have:
The Co-operative Education program is a complement 1. A satisfactory work term evaluation by the co-op
to the students’ academic studies. employer;
2. A satisfactory grade on the work term report.
Application Requirements Students must submit a work term report at the
completion of each four-month work term. Reports
Students not admitted to Carleton University with the are due on the 16th of April, August, and December and
co-op option on their degree can apply for admission via students are notified of due dates through their Carleton
the co-operative education program website. To view email account.
application deadlines, visit carleton.ca/co-op. Workplace performance will be assessed by the
Admission to the co-op option is generally based on workplace supervisor. Should a student receive an
the CGPA requirement for the students’ academic unsatisfactory rating from their co-op employer, an
program. The articulated CGPA for each program is the investigation by the co-op program manager will be
normal standard for assessment. Please see the specific undertaken. An unsatisfactory employer evaluation
degree program sections for the unique admission and does not preclude a student from achieving an overall
continuation requirements for each academic program. satisfactory rating for the work term.

English Language Proficiency Voluntary Withdrawal from the co-op option

Students admitted to Carleton based on CAEL, IELTS Students may withdraw from the co-op option of their
or TOEFL assessments and who are required to take an degree program during a study term ONLY. Students at
ESL course must take and pass the Oral Proficiency in work may not withdraw from the work term or the co-op
Communicative Settings (OPECS) Test before admission option until s/he has returned to a study term.
to the co-op program can be confirmed. A minimum Students are eligible to continue in their regular
score of 5.0 must be attained. academic program provided that they meet the academic
standards required for continuation.

Participation Requirements Involuntary or Required Withdrawal from the Co-op

option
COOP 1000 Students may be required to withdraw from the co-op
Once a student has been given admission or continuation option of their degree program for one or any of the
confirmation to the co-op option of the degree program following reasons:
s/he must complete and pass COOP 1000. Students will 1. Failure to register in a co-op work term report
have access to this course two terms prior to their first course;
work term and will be notified when to register.
2. Receipt of an unsatisfactory work term evaluation;
Communication with the Co-op Program Office
Students must maintain contact with the co-op program 3. Submission of an unsatisfactory work term report;
office during their job search and while on a work term. 4. Leaving a work term without approval by the Co-op
All email communication will be conducted via the Manager;
students' Carleton email account.
5. Dismissal from a work term by the co-op employer;
Graduation with the Co-op Designation
In order to graduate with the co-op designation, students 6. Failure to attend all interviews for positions to which
must satisfy all requirements for their degree program the student has applied;
in addition to the graduation requirements according to
each co-op program (i.e. successful completion of three 7. Failure to achieve a grade of SAT in COOP 1000;
or four work terms). 8. Continuing a job search after accepting a co-op
Note: Participation in the co-op option will add up to position;
one addition year for a student to complete their degree 9. Declining more than one job offer during the job
program. search process;
Employment 10. Failure to pay all co-op related fees;
Although every effort is made to ensure a sufficient
number of job postings for all students enrolled in the 11. Failure to actively participate in the job search
co-op option of their degree program, no guarantee of process.
employment can be made. Carleton’s co-op program 12. Decline in CGPA minimum requirement.
operates a competitive job search process and is
dependent upon current market conditions. Academic Standing and Appeals
performance, skills, motivation, maturity, attitude and The Co-operative Education Program office administers
potential will determine whether a student is offered the regulations and procedures that are applicable to the
a job. It is the student’s responsibility to conduct a all co-op program options. All instances of a student’s
self-directed job search in addition to participation in failure during a work term or other issues directly
the job search process operated by the co-op program related to their participation in the co-op option will
be reported to the academic department.
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Any decision made by the co-operative education B.A. Program-Specific Admission and Continuation
administrators can be appealed via the normal appeal Requirements
process within the University.
Anthropology and Sociology
Registering in Co-op Courses a) Registered in either the B.A. Honours Sociology or
Students must register in a co-op work term report B.A. Honours Anthropology Program;
course while at work. The number of work term report b) Have a minimum CGPA of 9.0 (B+) in the first two
courses that a student registers in is dependent upon years of academic study;
the number of work terms that a student accepts in the c) Successfully completed, by the start-date of the first
employment contract. work term, the required first-year courses, second-
Regulations

year courses, and SOCI 3003 (for undergraduate

Students must be registered as full-time students before sociology majors) or ANTH 3005 and ANTH 3006 (for
they begin their co-op job search (2.0 credits). All co-op undergraduate anthropology majors).
work terms must be completed before the beginning of
the final academic term. Students may not finish their Cognitive Science
degree on a co-op work term.
a) Registered as a full-time in the Bachelor of Arts,
Cognitive Science program;
b) Obtained and maintained an overall CGPA of 8.50
Requirements According to Degree Program or higher;
c) Successfully completed CGSC 2001.
Bachelor of Architecture Communication Studies
Students in the Bachelor of Architecture must complete a) Registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of
three (3) work terms to obtain the co-op designation. Arts Mass Communication program;
b) Obtained and maintained an overall CGPA of 9.00
Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for or higher.
students in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Applied Economics and Economics
For admission to and continuation in the co-op option,
all students must: a) Registered as a full-time student in the second year
of a Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics or Applied
• Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0 Economics program;
credits); b) A major CGPA of 8.00 or higher and an overall CGPA
• Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work of 8.00 or higher;
placements) c) Successfully completed all required first- and
• Have successfully completed COOP 1000 second-year courses before beginning the first work
placement.
In addition to the following:
French
a) Registered as a full-time student in the B.A.S. a) Registered in the B.A. Honours in French;
program; b) An 8.0 CGPA overall with a major CGPA of 9.0
b) Obtained and maintained an overall CGPA of 7.00 c) Successfully completed, by the start-date of the
or higher; first work term, the required language courses and
c) Successfully completed an interview with the School. others listed hereafter: FREN 2100 (or any substitute
course) or FREN 2110; FREN 2401; FREN 2201
Work Term Report Courses and must be registered in FREN 3050 and one of
ARCN 1001, ARCN 2001, ARCN 3001, ARCN 4001, ARCN FREN 3251 or FREN 3451 during the fall of the third
4901 year (students will be allowed to take this course
Work/Study Patterns while at work in the winter term outside of work
A table of work/study patterns can be found at the end hours);
of this section. d) have completed the Departmental Examen oral de
français;
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Program e) be registered as full-time student in the term before
the work term;
The following Bachelor of Arts programs offer a co- f) have obtained third-year status.
operative education option:
History
Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Communication a) Registered in the B.A. History (Honours);
Studies, Applied Economics and Economics, French, b) An overall minimum CGPA of 8.0 at the end of second
History, Law (including concentrations in Business Law year of academic study;
and Law, Policy and Government), Political Science and c) 2nd year standing;
Sociology d) be registered as a full-time student. (For the co-op
To obtain the co-op designation in these programs program they must be registered in 2.0 credits in the
students must successfully complete three (3) work term before the work session begins, not including
terms. the summer term.)
B.A. General Co-op Admission and Continuation Law
Requirements a) Registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of
For admission to and continuation in the co-op option, Arts Honours - Law (Business law Concentration
all students must: or Laws, Policy and Government Concentration)
• Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0 program; Obtained an overall CGPA of 8.00 at the
credits); end of the first three terms of study if applying to
do their first work term in the summer following the
• Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work second year of study;
placements) b) Obtained and maintained an overall CGPA of 6.5 and
a major CGPA of 8.0 at the end of the first five terms
• Have successfully completed COOP 1000 of study, for the purposes of entry to any work term
following completion of the third year of study;
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c) Completed 3.5 credits in law, including LAWS A table of work/study patterns can be found at the end
2908, prior to their first work term. It is strongly of this section.
recommended that students complete all first and
second year law requirements prior to entering their Work Term Report Courses
first work term. BUSI 3901, BUSI 3902, BUSI 3903, BUSI 3904, BUSI 3905

Political Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
a) Registered as a full-time student in the second year The following streams in the Bachelor of Computer
of the Bachelor of Arts - Political Science program; Science offer a co-operative education option:

Regulations
b) Obtained and maintained an overall CGPA of 9.00.
Biomedical Computing, Computer and Internet Security,
Work/Study Patterns Computer Game Development, Law, Management and
A table of work/study patterns can be found at the end Business Systems, Network Computing, Psychology,
of this section. Software and Computing, Software Engineering.
Work Term Report Courses Students in the Bachelor of Computer Science must
successfully complete four (4) work terms to obtain the
co-op designation.
Anthropology and Sociology
SOCI/ANTH 3901, SOCI/ANTH 3902, SOCI/ANTH 3903, Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for
SOCI/ANTH 3904 students in the Bachelor of Computer Science
Cognitive Science For admission to and continuation in the co-op option,
CGSC 3100, CGSC 4100, CGSC 4101 all students must:
Communication Studies • Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0
COMM 3200, COMM 3201, COMM 3202 credits);
• Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work
Economics placements)
ECON 3981, ECON 3982, ECON 3983, ECON 3984 • Have successfully completed COOP 1000
French
FREN 3000, FREN 4000, FREN 4001 In addition to the following:
History a) A major CGPA of 8.00 or higher and an overall CGPA
HIST 3910, HIST 3911, HIST 3912, HIST 3913 of 8.00 or higher;
b) Successfully completed 3.0 required credits in
Business Law and Law, Policy and Government Computer Science, including one of COMP 2402 or
LAWS 3806, LAWS 3807, LAWS 3808, LAWS 3809 COMP 2404; Registered as a full-time student in the
Political Science Bachelor of Computer Science program.
PSCI 3901, PSCI 3902, PSCI 3903, PSCI 3904
Work/Study Patterns
Bachelor of Commerce A table of work/study patterns can be found at the end
of this section.
The following concentrations in the Bachelor of
Commerce offer a co-operative education option: Work Term Report Courses
COMP 3200, COMP 3201, COMP 3202, COMP 4200,
Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, International COMP 4201
Business, Managing People and Organizations,
Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and students Bachelor of Engineering
without a concentration.
The following concentrations in the Bachelor of
To obtain the co-op designation in these concentrations Engineering offer a co-operative education option:
students must successfully complete three (3) work
terms. Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical and Electrical
Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for Engineering, Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering,
students in the Bachelor of Commerce Civil Engineering, Communications Engineering,
Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
For admission to and continuation in the co-op option, Environmental Engineering, , Mechanical Engineering,
all students must: Software Engineering, Sustainable and Renewable
• Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0 Energy (SREE) Engineering , Engineering Physics.
credits); Students in all Bachelor of Engineering concentrations
• Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work must successfully complete four (4) work terms to obtain
placements) the co-op designation.
• Have successfully completed COOP 1000
Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for
In addition to the following: students in the Bachelor of Engineering
For admission to and continuation in the co-op option,
a) Have a major CGPA of 8.00 or higher and an overall all students must:
CGPA of 6.50 or higher;
b) Successfully completed 6.0 credits in the major and • Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0
have at least 6.0 credits remaining for completion credits);
of the B.Com. program (in addition to 2.0 Work Term • Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work
Report credits); placements)
c) Registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of • Have successfully completed COOP 1000
Commerce program.
In addition to the following:
Work/Study Patterns a) Registered as a full-time student in the Engineering
program;
b) An overall CGPA of 8.00 or higher;
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c) Successfully completed all required first year Bachelor of Information Technology

courses including CCDP 2100 before beginning the
first work placement; The Bachelor of Information Technology (IMD and NT)
d) Obtained permission of the Co-op Faculty Advisor. offers a co-operative education option.
e) Students must be eligible for third-year standing
when they return for a study term after their first Students in the Bachelor of Information Technology
work placement. must complete three (3) work terms to obtain the co-op
designation.
Work/Study Patterns Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for
Regulations

A table of work/study patterns can be found at the end students in the Bachelor of Information Technology
of this section. For admission to and continuation in the co-op option,
all students must:
Co-op Courses • Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0
credits);
Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, • Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work
Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering placements)
MAAE 1901, MAAE 2902, MAAE 3903, MAAE 3904, MAAE • Have successfully completed COOP 1000
3905, MAAE 3906
In addition to the following:
Civil Engineering
CIVE 1901, CIVE 2901, CIVE 2902, CIVE 3901, CIVE a) Obtained and maintained a Major CGPA of 8.0;
3902, CIVE 3903 b) Successfully completed all required first-year
courses, and
Communications Engineering, Computer Systems c) Registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of
Engineering and Software Engineering Information Technology program;, and
SYSC 1901, SYSC 2901, SYSC 3901, SYSC 3902, SYSC 3903 d) Obtained the permission of the Faculty Co-op
Advisor.
Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering and Physics Engineering
Work/Study Patterns
ELEC 1901, ELEC 2901, ELEC 2902, ELEC 3901, ELEC
3902, ELEC 3903 A table of work/study patterns can be found at the end
of this section.
Environmental Engineering
Co-op Courses
ENVE 1901, ENVE 2902, ENVE 3903, ENVE 3904, ENVE
3905, ENVE 3906 BIT 2200, BIT 2201, BIT 3300, BIT 3301, BIT 3302

Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Bachelor of Mathematics

SREE 1901, SREE 2902, SREE 3903, SREE 3904, SREE
3905, SREE 3906 The following streams in the Bachelor of Mathematics
offer a co-operative education option:
Bachelor of Industrial Design Biostatistics, Computer Mathematics, Computer
Mathematics (IT), Computer Science and Mathematics,
The Bachelor of Industrial Design offers a co-operative and Computer Statistics
education option.
Students in the Bachelor of Mathematics must
Students in the Bachelor of Industrial Design must successfully complete four (4) work terms to obtain the
complete three (3) work terms to obtain the co-op co-op designation.
designation.
Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for
Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for students in the Bachelor of Mathematics (excluding
students in the Bachelor of Industrial Design Biostatistics)
For admission to and continuation in the co-op option, For admission to and continuation in the co-op option,
all students must: all students must:
• Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0 • Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0
credits); credits);
• Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work
placements) • Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work
• Have successfully completed COOP 1000 placements)
In addition to the following: • Have successfully completed COOP 1000
a) Registered as a full-time student in the Industrial In addition to the following:
Design program; a) Completion of 5.0 or more included credits (at
b) Obtained a CGPA of 8.00 or higher in industrial least 2.0 in Mathematics/Statistics) at Carleton
design core courses and an overall CGPA of 6.50 or in any Honours program offered by the School of
higher; Mathematics and Statistics, students must:
c) Successfully completed an interview with the b) A major CGPA of 8.00 or higher and an overall CGPA
School. The School's interview is an essential of 6.50 or higher;
component of the admission process and students c) Completion of at least one of Computer Science
must demonstrate a mature, professional attitude COMP 2002 or COMP 2004 or COMP 2404 or COMP
to successfully enter the co-op option. 2404 to be eligible for placement in the regular (i.e.
Work/Study Patterns not preliminary) co-op work term placement;
A table of work/study patterns can be found at the end
of this section. Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for
Co-op Courses students in the Bachelor of Mathematics (Biostatistics
IDES 2401, IDES 3402, IDES 3403, IDES 3404, IDES 3405 only)

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For admission to and continuation in the co-op option, (including computational), Earth Sciences, Environmental
all students must: Science, Nanoscience, and Physics.
• Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0 Students in all streams of the Bachelor of Science must
credits); successfully complete three (3) work terms to obtain the
co-op designation.
• Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work
placements) Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements for
students in the Bachelor of Science
• Have successfully completed COOP 1000 For admission to and continuation in the co-op option,

Regulations
In addition to the following: all students must:
a) Full-time student in the B.Math. Biostatistics • Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0
program; credits);
b) An overall CGPA of 8.00 or higher;
c) Successfully completed all required first year • Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work
courses before beginning the first work placement; placements)
d) Obtained permission of the Co-op Faculty Advisor.
e) Students must be eligible for third-year standing • Have successfully completed COOP 1000
when they return for a study term after their first
work placement. In addition to the following:
Work/Study Patterns a) Completion of 5.0 or more credits at Carleton
A table of work/study patterns can be found at the end University;
of this section. b) Registered as a full-time student in the Bachelor of
Science program;
Co-op Courses c) A major CGPA of 8.00 or higher and an overall CGPA
MATH 2200, MATH 3200, MATH 3201, MATH 4200, of 6.50 or higher.
MATH 4201
Work/Study Patterns
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy A table of work/study patterns can be found at the end
Management of this section.
The following streams in the Bachelor of Public Affairs
and Policy Management offer a co-operative education Co-op Courses
option:
Public Policy and Administration, Human Rights, Applied Physics, Mathematics and Physics, Physics,
D eve l o p m e n t S t u d i e s , I n t e r n at i o n a l S t u d i e s , Biology and Physics, Chemistry and Physics,
Communication and IT Policy, Strategic Opinion and Mathematics and Physics
Policy Analysis and Social Policy. PHYS 2906, PHYS 3904, PHYS 3905, PHYS 3906, PHYS
4905, PHYS 4906
Students in the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy
Management must successfully complete three (3) work Biochemistry and Computational Biochemistry
terms to obtain the co-op designation. BIOC 2909, BIOC 3909, BIOC 4909
Co-op Admission and Continuation Requirements Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Bioinformatics,
for students in the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Biology, Biotechnology, and Computational Biology,
Administration Biology and Physics, Neuroscience
For admission to and continuation in the co-op option, BIOL 2909, BIOL 3909, BIOL 4909
all students must: Chemistry, Chemistry and Physics, and Computational
• Maintain full-time status in each study term (2.0 Chemistry
credits); CHEM 2909, CHEM 3909, CHEM 4909
• Be eligible to work in Canada (for off-campus work Earth Sciences
placements) ERTH 2001, ERTH 3001, ERTH 4001
• Have successfully completed COOP 1000 Environmental Science
ENSC 2909, ENSC 3909, ENSC 4909
In addition to the following:
a) Registered as a full-time in the B.P.A.P.M. program;
b) Obtained an overall CGPA of 9.00 or higher calculated
on at least 5.0 credits.

Work/Study Patterns
A table of work/study patterns can be found at the end
of this section.

Work Term Report Courses

PAPM 3100, PAPM 3101, PAPM 3102
Bachelor of Science
The following programs in the Bachelor of Science offer
a co-operative education option:
Applied Physics, Biochemistry (including computational),
Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry

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Work-Study Sequences

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B.A.S.)

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W S S W W W W S S
Regulations

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Anthropology, Sociology
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S S S W W/S W/S W W/S S

Cognitive Science
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter S Fall Winter S Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S S S W S W W S

Applied Economics, Economics

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W S W S W W S S

French
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter S Fall Winter S Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S S W1 W2 S S W3 W4(O)

History
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter S Fall Winter S Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W1 S W2 S W3 W4(O) S S

Law: Concentration in Business Law and Concentration in Law, Policy and Government
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W S S W S W W S

Communication Studies
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W S S W W/S W/S S S

Legend
S = Study W = Work O = Optional
* indicates recommended work study pattern
** student finds own employer for this work-term

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Political Science
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W/S W S W/S W/S W S

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Regulations
Accounting
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W/S S S W S W* S S

Finance, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management, and students without a concentration
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W S W W S S W* S

Information Systems, Managing People and Organizations

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W/S S W W S S W* W* S

Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.S.)

Computer Science, Streams: Software and Computing, Management and Business Systems, Software
Engineering, Network Computing, Computer and Internet Security, Computer Games Development, Biomedical
Computing, Psychology, Law, B.C.S. Major
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall W
Pattern S S O S S W W S W S W W S S

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Aerospace, Biomedical and Mechanical, Civil, Communications, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering,
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter

Pattern S S **O S S O/W S S W W W W S S

Computer Systems, Electrical, Engineering Physics

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S **O S S W W S S W W W S S

Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, Software, Sustainable and Renewable Energy

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W S W W W S W S S

Legend
S = Study W = Work O = Optional
* indicates recommended work study pattern
** student finds own employer for this work-term
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Bachelor of Industrial Design (B.I.D.)

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W S S W W W W S S

Bachelor of Information Technology (B.I.T.)

Regulations

Interactive Multimedia and Design, Network

Technology
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter S Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter
Pattern S S S S W S W W W S W S S

Bachelor of Mathematics (B.Math.)

Biostatistics, Computer Mathematics, Computer
Mathematics (IT), Computer Science and Mathematics,
Computer Statistics
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term Fall Winter S Fall Winter S Fall Winter S Fall Winter S Fall Winter
Pattern S S **O/W S S *W S S O/W *W/S *W/S O/W S S

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy

Management (B.P.A.P.M.)
Public Policy and Administration, Human Rights,
Development Studies, International Studies,
Communication and IT Policy, Strategic Opinion and
Policy Analysis, Social Policy
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term F W S F W S F W S F W S F W
Pattern S S S S W S S W W/S W/S S S

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics,
Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computational
Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Computational
Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science,
Physics
Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Term F W S F W S F W S F W S F W
Pattern S S **O/W S S *W S S O/W *W/S *W/S O/W S S

Legend
S = Study W = Work O = Optional
* indicates recommended work study pattern
** student finds own employer for this work-term

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African Studies Program Requirements

Institute of African Studies
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences African Studies
and Faculty of Public Affairs) B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
This section presents the requirements for: A. Credits included in the African Studies Major
CGPA (7.0 credits):
• African Studies - B.A. Combined Honours
• Minor in African Studies 1. 1.0 credit in AFRI 1001 and AFRI 1002;
2. 1.0 credit from HIST 2706, HIST 2707,
HIST 3702, HIST 3711, HIST 3906;
Graduation Requirements 3. 0.5 credit from PSCI 3100, PSCI 3101, PSCI 4203,
PSCI 4207, PSCI 4802;
In addition to the program requirements listed below, 4. 0.5 credit from ANTH 2620, ANTH 2660,
students must satisfy: ANTH 4620;
i) the University regulations (see the Academic 5. 1.0 credit from ENGL 2956, ENGL 2957,
Regulations of the University section of this HIST 2704 [1.0], HIST 3403, HIST 3406,

Programs
Calendar), HIST 3710;
ii) the Faculty regulations applying to all B.A. students 6. 0.5 credit from ENGL 2926, ENGL 2927,
including those relating to First-Year Seminars FREN 4212;
and Breadth requirements (see the Academic
Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in this 7. 1.0 credit from (AFRI 3100 or AFRI 3900),
Calendar). ANTH 2850, ANTH 3025, ANTH 3800,
ANTH 4800,ECON 3508, ECON 3509,
Students should consult the Institute when selecting ECON 3510,ECON 4507, ECON 4508,
courses and planning their program. GEOG 2200, GEOG 3209, HIST 3111,
HUMR 4501, LAWS 3602, LAWS 4603, PSCI 2102,
Some of the courses listed have prerequisites that are PSCI 3302, PSCI 3404, PSCI 3502, PSCI 4104,
not explicitly included in the program. Students should PSCI 4105, PSCI 4409, PSCI 4505, SOWK 3206,
note that it is their responsibility to ensure that they SOWK 3207, TSES 4011;
have completed the prerequisites for any courses that
they wish to take. 8. 0.5 credit from (AFRI 3100 or AFRI 3900 not
used in Item 6 above), ANTH 2020, SOCI 2020,
Other courses with relevant subject matter such ANTH 3020, SOCI 3020, ANTH 4020, SOCI 4020,
as special topics or courses taken on exchange at ENGL 4802, HIST 3406, HUMR 3301,
the University of Ottawa may be substituted, with HUMR 3401, MUSI 2008, MUSI 3106, PSCI 3805,
permission of the Institute. WGST 2800;
9. 0.5 credit from AFRI 4050, ANTH 4620,
PSCI 4203, PSCI 4207, PSCI 4802;
Institute Language Requirement
10. 0.5 credit in AFRI 4000;
The Institute requires Honours students to demonstrate B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
proficiency in at least one language relevant to Africa (13.0 credits):
other than English. The Institute will maintain a list of
those languages suitable for meeting this requirement. 11. The requirements of the other discipline must
Students may demonstrate proficiency either through be satisfied;
the completion of any first-year course (or its approved 12. The Institute language requirement must be
equivalent) in a relevant language offered at Carleton or met;
through passing a language proficiency test administered
by the Institute. In the case of the language proficiency 13. Sufficient free electives to make 20.0 credits for
test, availability of the test in a given language will the degree.
depend upon faculty resource availability.

Minor in African Studies (4.0 credits)

Requirements:
1. 1.0. credit in AFRI 1001 and AFRI 1002;
2. 1.0 credit from HIST 2706, HIST 2707,
HIST 3702, HIST 3711, HIST 3906;
3. 0.5 credit from PSCI 3100, PSCI 3101;
4. 0.5 credit from ANTH 2620, ANTH 2660;
5. 1.0 credit from ENGL 2926, ENGL 2927,
ENGL 2956, ENGL 2957, HIST 2704 [1.0],
HIST 3403, HIST 3406, HIST 3710;
6. The remaining requirements of the major
discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

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Architectural Studies Common First Year Course Sequence

Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism
(Faculty of Engineering and Design) All B.A.S. students follow the following common first-
202 Architecture Bldg. year course sequence:
613-520-2855 ARCH 1000, ARTH 1100, ARCN 2106, ARCS 1005,
arch.carleton.ca ARTH 1101, ARCC 1202, ARCS 1105 [1.0], and 1.0
credit in free electives.
This section presents the requirements for:
• Design - B.A.S. Honours
• Urbanism - B.A.S. Honours
• Conservation and Sustainability - B.A.S. Honours Course Categories
• Philosophy and Criticism - B.A.S. Honours
Urbanism Core Electives
The Co-operative Education Option is available with the CDNS 2300, CDNS 2400, CDNS 4400, GEOG 3021,
Bachelor of Architectural Studies. GEOG 3023, GEOG 3305, GEOG 3600, GEOG 4021,
GEOG 4303, GEOG 4304, GEOM 2004, GEOM 2007,
The Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism HIST 3209, SOCI 2020, SOCI 2030, SOCI 3030, SOCI
cooperates with the School for Studies in Art and Culture 3038, SOCI 3045, SOCI 3730, SOCI 4030, SOCI 4038
Programs

in offering the B.A. Honours and B.A. General programs

in History and Theory of Architecture (see the Art History Conservation and Sustainability Core Electives
program section of this Calendar for details). ARCC 4103, ARCC 4300, ARCC 4400, ARCC 4801,
CDNS 2300, CDNS 4400, CIVE 3203, CLCV 2300, CLCV
2305, CLCV 3300, ENVE 4106, GEOG 2200, GEOG 2300,
Graduation Requirements GEOG 3021, GEOG 3023, GEOG 4021, GEOG 4303,
GEOM 2004, MATH 1004
In addition to the requirements listed below, students Philosophy and Criticism Core Electives
must satisfy the University regulations (see the ACUL 4001, ANTH 3570, ANTH 3580, ARTH 3301,
Academic Regulations of the University section of ARTH 3603, ARTH 4700, CDNS 1000, CLCV 2000, HIST
this Calendar), and the Academic Regulations of the 1001, HIST 1300, HIST 3811, PHIL 1550, PHIL 2005,
Bachelor of Architectural Studies. PHIL 2010, PHIL 2807, PHIL 3301, PHIL 3380, SOCI
1001, SOCI 1002, SOCI 2200
Students should consult the School when planning their
program and selecting courses.

Retention of Work
Residency Requirement
Keeping a good portfolio is a most important part of
B.A.S. Hons. architectural education. A portfolio represents a record
Conservation and Sustainability of the student's progress and design experience over
Philosophy and Criticism the years, and is an indispensable requirement for any
Urbanism future job application. A portfolio is started in first year
To be eligible to graduate, students in these programs and continues to expand until graduation. The School,
must present a minimum of 5.0 residency credits in their therefore, requires that each student produce reductions
degree program. (normally 8 1/2 x 11 inch reproductions, colour or black
and white, slides, and/or digital format CD) of his or
her work at the end of each term. One copy of the work
should be put in the student's portfolio and the other
B.A.S. Hons. turned in to the instructor for retention in the School's
Design archives. (This facilitates retrospective exhibitions
To be eligible to graduate, students in this program must of work, accreditation, publications and any future
present a minimum of half the total number of credits references for pedagogic purposes.) Original work is
required in their program as residency credits. the property of the students, but the School retains the
right to keep work of merit for up to two years after the
For more information, consult section 5.3 Minimum date of submission. The School will make every effort
Number of Carleton Credits (Residency and Advanced to preserve the work in good condition, and will give
Credits), in the Academic Regulations of the University authorship credit and take care of its proper use.
section of this Calendar.

Academic Performance Evaluation Program Requirements

B.A.S. Hons. Design

Conservation and Sustainability B.A.S. Honours (20.0 credits)
Philosophy and Criticism
Urbanism
Requirements:
These programs follow the academic performance
evaluation regulations governing Honours programs 1. 4.0 credits in ARCS 1005, ARCS 1105 [1.0],
as described within sections 7.1 - 7.4 of the Academic ARCN 2106, ARCH 1000, ARTH 1100,
Regulations of the University, and section 7.5 regarding ARTH 1101, ARCC 1202;
the B.A.S. specifically. 2. 1.0 credit in free electives;

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3. 4.0 credits in ARCH 2300, ARCC 2202, 8. 3.0 credits in free electives.
CIVE 2005, ARCN 2105, ARCC 2203, ARCU 3100,
ARCC 3202, ARCC 4500; Note: no more than 1.5 credits in directed readings
and/or the honours research project may be used to
4. 9.0 credits in ARCS 2105 [1.5], ARCS 2106 [1.5], fulfil B.A.S. Conservation and Sustainability program
ARCS 3105 [1.5], ARCS 3106 [1.5], ARCS 4105 [1.5], requirements, except by permission of the School.
ARCS 4106 [1.5]
5. 1.0 credit in approved history/theory elective;
Philosophy and Criticism
6. 1.0 credit in a workshop or free elective. B.A.S. Honours (20.0 credits)
Note: in the first and second year of the B.A.S. Design A. Credits Included in the Major (10.0 credits):
program, studios must be taken in sequence. In the third
and fourth years, studios may be taken out of sequence, 1. 2.0 credits in ARCH 1000, ARTH 1100, ARTH
with the permission of the CSPA. 1101, ARCC 1202;
2. 6.5 credits in ARCH 1001, ARCH 2300,
ARCH 4002, ARCH 2001, ARCU 3100,
Urbanism ARCH 4009, ARCH 3001, ARCH 4004,
B.A.S. Honours (20.0 credits) ARCH 4304, ARCH 4502, ARCH 4900,
ARCH 4909 [1.0];
A. Credits Included in the Major: (12.0 credits):

Programs
3. 1.5 credits in Philosophy and Criticism core
1. 2.0 credits in ARCH 1000, ARTH 1100, electives;
ARTH 1101, ARCC 1202;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major
2. 7.5 credits in ARCC 4500, ARCH 2300, (10.0 credits):
ARCH 4201, ARCU 3301 [1.0], ARCU 3302 [1.0],
ARCU 3100, ARCU 4300, ARCU 4400, ARCU 4600, 4. 2.0 credits in ARCN 2106, ARCS 1005,
ARCU 4700, ARCU 4801, ARCU 4909 [1.0]; ARCS 1105;
3. 2.5 credits in GEOG 1020, GEOG 2200, 5. 0.5 credit in ARCN 2105;
GEOG 2300, SOCI 1001, SOCI 1002;
6. 3.0 credits in philosophy and/or history/theory
B. Credits not included in the Major (8.0 credits): electives;
4. 2.0 credits in ARCN 2106, ARCS 1005, 7. 2.0 credits in Philosophy and Criticism core
ARCS 1105; electives;
5. 0.5 credit in ARCN 2105; 8. 2.5 credits in free electives.
6. 3.0 credits in Urbanism core electives; Note: no more than 1.5 credits in directed readings and/
or the honours research project may be used to fulfil
7. 1.0 credit in history/theory electives; B.A.S. Philosophy and Criticism program requirements,
8. 1.5 credits in free electives. except by permission of the School. ARCH 4004 and
ARCH 4304 will be offered in alternating years.
Note: no more than 1.5 credits in directed readings
and/or the honours research project may be used to
fulfil B.A.S. Urbanism program requirements, except by
permission of the School.

Conservation and Sustainability

B.A.S. Honours (20.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major (12.0 credits):
1. 2.0 credits in ARCH 1000, ARTH 1100,
ARTH 1101, ARCC 1202;
2. 6.5 credits in ARCH 2300, ARCH 3100,
ARCH 4206, ARCC 2202, ARCC 2203, ARCC 3202,
ARCC 4500, ARCC 4900, ARCC 4909 [1.0],
ARCU 3100, ARCN 3100, ARCN 4200;
3. 3.5 credits in CIVE 2005, CIVE 2700, CIVE 2200,
CIVE 3204, ENVE 4105, CDNS 2400, ENVE 1001;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major
(8.0 credits):
4. 2.0 credits in ARCN 2106, ARCS 1005,
ARCS 1105 [1.0];
5. 0.5 credit in ARCN 2105;
6. 1.0 credit in history/theory electives from
approved list;
7. 1.5 credits from Conservation and
Sustainability core electives;

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Art History 11. 2.0 credits in free electives.

School for Studies in Art and Culture

(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) Art History
423 St. Patrick's Building B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
613-520-5606 A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
carleton.ca/ssac/arthistory (6.5 credits):
1. 1.0 credit in ARTH 1100 and ARTH 1101;
This section presents the requirements for:
2. 0.5 credit from ARTH 2100, ARTH 2202,
• Art History – B.A. Honours ARTH 2300, ARTH 2403;
• Art History – B.A. Combined Honours
• Art History – B.A. General 3. 0.5 credit from ARTH 2502, ARTH 2600, ARTH
• Minor in Art History 2601, ARTH 2608;
and, offered in cooperation with the Azrieli School of 4. 0.5 credit from ARTH 2002, ARTH 2003;
Architecture and Urbanism: 5. 0.5 credit from ARTH 2005, ARTH 2006,
• History and Theory of Architecture – B.A. Honours ARTH 2007, ARTH 2008;
• History and Theory of Architecture – B.A. General 6. 2.0 credits at the 2000-level or above;
Programs

7. 1.5 credits at the 4000-level collectively

satisfying:
Graduation Requirements
a) 0.5 credit, excluding ARTH 4900, ARTH 4901,
ARTH 4902, ARTH 4909;
In addition to the requirements listed below, students
must satisfy: b) 1.0 credit;
i) the University regulations (see the Academic B. Additional Requirements:
Regulations of the University in this Calendar),
8. The requirements of the other discipline must
ii) the Faculty regulations applying to all B.A. students be satisfied;
including those relating to First-Year Seminars
and Breadth requirements (see the Academic 9. 5.0 credits in electives not in ARTH or the other
Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree). discipline;
Students should consult with the School when planning 10. Sufficient free electives to make 20.0 credits in
their program and selecting courses. total for the program.
Art History
B.A. General (15.0 credits)
Program Requirements A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(6.5 credits):
Art History 1. 1.0 credit in ARTH 1100 and ARTH 1101;
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
2. 1.0 credit from ARTH 2100, ARTH 2202,
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA ARTH 2300, ARTH 2403;
(10.0 credits):
3. 1.0 credit from ARTH 2502, ARTH 2600,
1. 1.0 credit in ARTH 1100 and ARTH 1101 (to be ARTH 2601, ARTH 2608;
completed by the end of second year, that is,
normally within the first ten credits); 4. 0.5 credit from ARTH 2002, ARTH 2003,
ARTH 2005, ARTH 2006, ARTH 2007,
2. 1.0 credit from ARTH 2100, ARTH 2202, ARTH ARTH 2008;
2300, ARTH 2403;
5. 2.0 credits at the 3000- or 4000-level;
3. 1.0 credit from ARTH 2502, ARTH 2600,
ARTH 2601, ARTH 2608; 6. 1.0 credit in ARTH;
4. 0.5 credit from ARTH 2002, ARTH 2003; B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(8.5 credits):
5. 0.5 credit from ARTH 2005, ARTH 2006,
ARTH 2007, ARTH 2008; 7. 7.0 credits in electives not in ARTH;
6. 1.0 credit in ARTH 3106; 8. 1.5 credits in free electives.
7. 1.5 additional credits in ARTH at the 3000-level;
8. 2.5 credits in ARTH at the 4000-level,
Minor in Art History
This minor is open to all undergraduate degree students
collectively satisfying: not in Art History programs.
a) 1.5 credit ARTH at the 4000-level excluding Requirements (4.0 credits):
ARTH 4900, ARTH 4901, ARTH 4902,
ARTH 4909; 1. 1.0 credit in ARTH 1100 and ARTH 1101;
b) 1.0 credit; 2. 1.5 credits in ARTH at the 2000-level;
9. 1.0 credit in ARTH; 3. 1.5 credits in ARTH at the 3000- or 4000-level;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA 4. The remaining requirements of the major
(10.0 credits): discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
10. 8.0 credits in electives not in ARTH;
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History and Theory of Architecture

B.A. Honours (20.0 credits) Notes for programs in History and Theory of
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
Architecture:
(10.0 credits):
1. No more than 1.5 credits may be taken as
1. 2.0 credits in ARTH 1100, ARTH 1101, directed readings and/or the Honours Research
ARTH 1200, ARTH 2608; essay.
2. 3.0 credits in ARTH including at least 2.0 2. Architecture courses which are workshops or
credits from: studio-based may not be taken for credit in these
ARTH 2005, ARTH 2006, ARTH 2202, programs.
ARTH 2300, ARTH 2403, ARTH 2806, 3. Architecture courses taken to fulfil the
ARTH 2807, ARTH 3002, ARTH 3005, requirements of these programs are not
ARTH 3101, ARTH 3201, ARTH 3207, transferable to other programs in the Faculty of
ARTH 3609, ARTH 3900, ARTH 3901, Arts and Social Sciences.
ARTH 3902, ARTH 3903, ARTH 4202,
ARTH 4203, ARTH 4601, ARTH 4603,
ARTH 4800, ARTH 4900, ARTH 4901,
ARTH 4902, ARTH 4909 [1.0];

Programs
3. 3.0 credits in ARTH or architecture;
4. 2.0 credits in architecture and/or from the
following list: FYSM 1504, CLCV 43300 [1.0],
CLCV 4300 [1.0], SOCI 3038, COMP 1001,
COMP 1004;
5. These 10.0 credits required in the Major CGPA
must include:
a) at least 2.0 credits at the 2000-level or
above;
b) at least 1.0 credit at the 4000-level;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(10.0 credits):
6. 8.0 credits in electives not in ARTH or
architecture;
7. 2.0 credits in free electives.

History and Theory of Architecture

B.A. General (15.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(7.0 credits):
1. 2.0 credits in ARTH 1100, ARTH 1101,
ARTH 1200, ARTH 2608;
2. 2.0 credits in ARTH including at least 1.0 credit
from:
ARTH 2005, ARTH 2006, ARTH 2100,
ARTH 2202, ARTH 2300, ARTH 2403,
ARTH 2806, ARTH 2807, ARTH 3002,
ARTH 3005, ARTH 3101, ARTH 3201,
ARTH 3207, ARTH 3609, ARTH 3900,
ARTH 3901, ARTH 3902, ARTH 3903,
ARTH 4202, ARTH 4203, ARTH 4305,
ARTH 4601, ARTH 4603, ARTH 4800,
ARTH 4900, ARTH 4901, ARTH 4902,
ARTH 4909 [1.0]
3. 2.0 credits in ARTH or architecture;
4. 1.0 credit in architecture and/or from:
FYSM 1504, CLCV 3300 [1.0], CLCV 4300 [1.0],
SOCI 3038, COMP 1001, COMP 1004;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(8.0 credits):
5. 7.0 credits in electives not in ARTH or
architecture;
6. 1.0 credit in free electives.

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 Programs - Biochemistry

Biochemistry Program Requirements

Institute of Biochemistry
(Faculty of Science) Biochemistry
209 H. H. J. Nesbitt Bldg.
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)
613-520-2478 A. Credits included in the Major CGPA
(13.5 credits):
carleton.ca/biochem
1. 2.0 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 2104,
This section presents the requirements for the B.Sc. BIOL 3104;
programs in: 2. 0.5 credit from BIOL 2001 or BIOL 2002;
3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3205 or BIOL 3305;
• Biochemistry – B.Sc. Honours
• Computational Biochemistry – B.Sc. Honours 4. 1.0 credit from: BIOL 2303,
• Biochemistry – B.Sc. Major BIOL 3102, BIOL 3201, BIOL 3202, BIOL 3205,
BIOL 3303, BIOL 3305, BIOL 4008, BIOL 4103,
Requirements for the program Biochemistry and BIOL 4106, BIOL 4109, BIOL 4200, BIOL 4201,
Biotechnology are presented in the Biotechnology BIOL 4202, BIOL 4209, BIOL 4300, BIOL 4301,
program section of this Calendar. BIOL 4306, BIOL 4400;
Programs

Co-operative Education Option is available (see the Co- 5. 4.0 credits in: CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002,
operative Education section of this Calendar). CHEM 2103 or BIOC 2300, CHEM 2203,
CHEM 2204, CHEM 2303, CHEM 2501,
CHEM 3201;
Graduation Requirements 6. 0.5 credit from: CHEM 3202, CHEM 3205;
7. 3.5 credits in: BIOC 2200, BIOC 3006 [1.0],
In addition to the requirements listed below, students BIOC 3101, BIOC 3102, BIOC 3202; BIOC 4001;
must satisfy:
8. 0.5 credit from: BIOC 3008, BIOC 4004,
BIOC 4005, BIOC 4007, BIOC 4009, BIOC 4200,
1. the University regulations (see the Academic BIOC 4201, BIOC 4202, BIOC 4203, BIOC 4204,
Regulations of the University, and the Academic BIOC 4400, BIOC 4708, BIOC 4901;
Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree),
2. the Faculty regulations applying to all B.Sc. students 9. 1.0 credit in BIOC 4906 [1.0] or BIOC 4907 [1.0]
including those relating to Science Continuation and or BIOC 4908 [1.0];
Breadth requirements (see the Academic Regulations B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
for the Bachelor of Science). (6.5 credits):
Students should consult with the Institute when 10. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or
planning their program and selecting courses. (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);
11. 1.5 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, and
STAT 2507;
Course Categories for Biochemistry
12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
The program descriptions below make use of the Social Sciences;
following course categories that are defined in the Faculty
of Science Regulations section of this Calendar. 13. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
• Approved Arts or Social Sciences 14. 1.5 credits from: BIOC courses listed in but not
• Free Electives used to fulfil Item 8 above, one of (BIOC 2400,
BIOC 3400 or BIOC 4901), BIOC 4008; BIOL
courses listed in but not used to fulfil Item 4
above; CHEM courses listed in but not used to
fulfil Item 6 above; CHEM 3100, CHEM 3101,
CHEM 3102, CHEM 3504, CHEM 3700,
CHEM 3800, CHEM 4202, CHEM 4203,
CHEM 4406, PHYS 2202, PHYS 2604,
MATH 2007, MATH 2008, MATH 2107,
COMP 1005, COMP 1007;
15. 0.5 credit in free electives.

Computational Biochemistry
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major (13.5 credits):
1. 2.0 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 2104,
BIOL 3104;
2. 3.0 credits in CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002,
CHEM 2103 or BIOC 2300, CHEM 2203,
CHEM 2303, CHEM 2501;

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3. 0.5 credit in CHEM 2204 or CHEM 2206; 13. 3.0 credits from: biochemistry courses listed in
but not used to fulfil Item 6 above, BIOC 4901,
4. 4.0 credits in: BIOC 2200, BIOC 3006 [1.0], biology courses listed in but not used to
BIOC 3101, BIOC 3102, BIOC 3202, BIOC 3008, fulfil Item 4 above, CHEM 3100, CHEM 3101,
BIOC 4008; CHEM 3102, CHEM 3202, CHEM 3205,
5. 1.5 credits in COMP 1005, COMP 1006, CHEM 3504, CHEM 3700, CHEM 3800,
COMP 2001; CHEM 4202, CHEM 4203, PHYS 2202,
PHYS 2604, MATH 2007, MATH 2008,
6. 1.5 credits in MATH 1805, MATH 2007, MATH 2107, COMP 1007;
MATH 2107, STAT 2509, MATH 2800,
MATH 3800, BIOC 2400, BIOC 3400, BIOC 4202; 14. 0.5 credit in free electives.
7. 1.0 credit in BIOC 4906 [1.0] or BIOC 4908 [1.0];
B. Credits Not Included in the Major
(6.5 credits):
8. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or
(PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);
9. 2.0 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107,
MATH 2007 and STAT 2507;

Programs
10. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
Social Sciences;
11. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
12. 1.0 credit in COMP 2002, and COMP at the
2000-level or above;
13. 0.5 credit in free electives.

Biochemistry
B.Sc. Major (20.0 credits)
A. Credits included in the Major CGPA
(12.0 credits):
1. 2.0 credits in BIOL 1003, BIOL 1004, BIOL 2104,
BIOL 3104;
2. 0.5 credit from BIOL 2001 or BIOL 2002;
3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3205 or BIOL 3305;
4. 1.0 credit from: 1.0 credit from: BIOL 2303,
BIOL 3102, BIOL 3201, BIOL 3202, BIOL 3205,
BIOL 3303, BIOL 3305, BIOL 4008, BIOL 4103,
BIOL 4106, BIOL 4109, BIOL 4200, BIOL 4201,
BIOL 4202, BIOL 4209, BIOL 4300, BIOL 4301,
BIOL 4306, BIOL 4400;
5. 2.5 credits in: BIOC 2200, BIOC 3006 [1.0],
BIOC 3101, BIOC 3102;
6. 1.0 credit from: BIOC 3008, BIOC 3202, BIOC at
the 4000-level;
7. 4.0 credits from: CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002,
CHEM 2103 or BIOC 2300, CHEM 2203,
CHEM 2204, CHEM 2303, CHEM 2501,
CHEM 3201;
8. 0.5 credit from CHEM 3202 or CHEM 3205;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(8.0 credits):
9. 1.0 credit from (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or
(PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);
10. 1.5 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, and
STAT 2507;
11. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or an Approved Arts or
Social Sciences;
12. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;

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Biology Course Categories for Biology programs

Department of Biology
(Faculty of Science) The program descriptions below make use of the
209 Nesbitt Bldg. following course categories that are defined in the
Bachelor of Science Regulations in this Calendar.
613-520-2478
carleton.ca/biology • Science Faculty Electives
• Advanced Science Faculty Electives
• Science Continuation
This section presents the requirements for programs in: • Science Geography
• Science Psychology
• Bioinformatics – B.Sc. Honours • Approved Arts or Social Sciences
• Computational Biology – B.Sc. Honours • Free Electives
• Biology – B.Sc. Honours • Restricted Courses: Biology General and Honours
• Biology with Concentration in Ecology, Evolution students (except students in the B.A General, B.A.
and Behaviour – B.Sc. Honours Honours and Combined Honours programs) may use
• Biology with Concentration in Health Science – Technology, Society, Environment courses TSES 3001,
B.Sc. Honours TSES 3002, TSES 3500, TSES 4001, TSES 4002,
• Biology with Concentration in Molecular and TSES 4003, TSES 4005, TSES 4006, TSES 4007 to fulfil
Cellular Biology – B.Sc. Honours
Programs

degree requirements, but only as free electives.

• Biology with Concentration in Physiology – B.Sc.
Honours
• Biology – B.Sc. Major Program Requirements
• Biology – B.Sc. General
• Biology and Physical Geography – B.Sc. Combined
Honours General Note on Programs
• Biology and Earth Sciences – B.Sc. Combined If the Department of Biology cannot find a supervisor
Honours for a student who has applied to register for BIOL 4908,
• Biology and Physics – B.Sc. Combined Honours then BIOL 4907 will be accepted as a replacement. Under
• Neuroscience – B.Sc. Combined Honours such an exceptional circumstance the Department
• Biology – B.A. Honours Chair will direct the student to replace BIOL 4908 with
• Biology – B.A. General BIOL 4907.
• Biology – B.A. Combined Honours
• Minor in Biology Bioinformatics
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)
Requirements for the program Biology and Biotechnology A. Credits included in the Major CGPA
are presented in the Biotechnology program section of (12.5 credits):
this Calendar.
1. 4.0 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 2104,
Co-operative Education Option is available (see the Co- BIOL 2200, BIOL 3104, BIOL 4106, and
operative Education section of this Calendar). BIOL 4908 [1.0];
2. 0.5 credit from BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002,
BIOL 2303 or BIOL 3102;
Graduation Requirements
3. 4.0 credits in BIOC 2300, BIOC 3008, BIOC 3101,
In addition to the requirements listed below, students BIOC 3102, BIOC 3202, BIOC 4008, BIOC 4202
must satisfy: and BIOC 4906;
1. the University regulations (see the Academic 4. 1.0 credit in BIOL or BIOC or COMP or MATH or
Regulations of the University in this Calendar), STAT at the 3000-level or higher;
2. for B.Sc. programs, the common regulations 5. 3.0 credits in COMP 2001, COMP 1005,
applying to all B.Sc. programs including those COMP 1006, COMP 2002, COMP 2004, and
relating to Science Continuation and Breadth COMP 2005;
requirements (see the Academic Regulations for
the Bachelor of Science Degree), B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA
(7.5 credits):
3. for B.A. programs, the common regulations
applying to all B.A. programs including those 6. 2.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002),
relating to First-Year Seminars and Breadth CHEM 2203, and CHEM 2204 (see Note 2,
requirements (see the Academic Regulations for below);
the Bachelor of Arts Degree). 7. 1.0 credit in PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008, or
Students should consult with the Department when PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004;
planning their program and selecting courses. 8. 2.0 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107,
STAT 2507, STAT 2509;
9. 2.0 credits in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
Social Sciences;
10. 0.5 credit in free electives.
Note:
For Item 6 above, students in this program without
the prerequisites for CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002 may
substitute CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006 with permission
from the Biology Department, but will be required to
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obtain a grade of B- or higher in CHEM 1006 to advance 12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
to second year CHEM courses. Social Sciences;
Computational Biology 13. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits) 14. 1.0 credit in free electives.
A. Credits included in the Major CGPA Notes:
(12.0 credits):
1. Students should choose their second year courses
1. 6.0 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 2001, carefully to ensure that they have the necessary
BIOL 2002, BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2600, prerequisites for upper year courses in Biology.
BIOL 3604, BIOL 3612, BIOL 4103, and
BIOL 4908 [1.0]; 2. For Item 7 above, students in this program
normally take CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006,
2. 2.0 credits in BIOL or BIOC at the 3000-level or but those who intend to take courses in CHEM
higher; beyond first year must either complete CHEM
1001 and CHEM 1002, or complete CHEM 1005
3. 2.0 credits in COMP 2001, COMP 1005, and CHEM 1006 and obtain a grade of B- or
COMP 1006, and COMP 2002; higher in CHEM 1006.
4. 2.0 credits in COMP at the 2000-level or higher; 3. Students in the B.Sc. Honours Biology program
may elect to focus their studies in one of the

Programs
B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA following concentrations: 1) Ecology, Evolution
(8.0 credits): and Behaviour; 2) Health Science; 3) Molecular
5. 2.0 credits in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or and Cellular Biology; or 4) Physiology.
(CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006), CHEM 2203, and
CHEM 2204 (see Note, below);
Biology with Concentration in Ecology,
6. 1.0 credit in PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008, or Evolution and Behaviour
PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004; B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)
7. 3.0 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, A. Credits included in the Major CGPA
MATH 2007, STAT 2507, STAT 2509 and (11.0 credits):
MATH 3800;
1. 2.5 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 4901,
8. 2.0 credits in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or BIOL 4908 [1.0];
Social Sciences. 2. 2.5 credits in BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002, BIOL 2104,
Note: BIOL 2200, BIOL 2600;

Students in this program normally take CHEM 1005 and 3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3205 or BIOL 3305;
1006, but those who intend to take courses in CHEM 4. 1.0 credit from BIOL 3609, BIOL 3611,
beyond first year must either complete CHEM 1001 and BIOL 3802;
CHEM 1002, or complete CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006
and obtain a grade of B- or higher in CHEM 1006. 5. 2.0 credits from BIOL 3104, BIOL 3601,
BIOL 3602, BIOL 3604, BIOL 3605, BIOL 3609,
Biology BIOL 3608, BIOL 3611, BIOL 3612, BIOL 3801,
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits) BIOL 3802, BIOL 3804;
A. Credits included in the Major CGPA: 6. 2.0 credits from BIOL 4102, BIOL 4103,
(11.0 credits): BIOL 4104, BIOL 4203, BIOL 4317, BIOL 4318,
BIOL 4500, BIOL 4501, BIOL 4503, BIOL 4604,
1. 2.5 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 4901, BIOL 4802;
and BIOL 4908 [1.0];
7. 0.5 credit in BIOL at the 2000-level or higher;
2. 2.5 credits from BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002,
BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2303, BIOL 2600; B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA
(9.0 credits):
3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3205 or BIOL 3305;
8. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002)
4. 1.0 credit in BIOL at the 2000-level or higher; or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) (See Note 2,
5. 3.5 credits in BIOL or BIOC at the 3000-level or below);
higher; 9. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and (BIOL 1005 or
6. 1.0 credit in Advanced Science Faculty MATH 1107 or STAT 2507);
Electives; 10. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or
B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);
(9.0 credits): 11. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives;
7. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) 12. 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses (not
or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) (See Note 2, in BIOL);
below);
8. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or
(PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);
9. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and (BIOL 1005 or
MATH 1107 or STAT 2507);
10. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives;
11. 2.0 credits in Science Continuation credits (not
in BIOL);
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13. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or Notes:

Social Sciences;
1. Students should choose their second year courses
14. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences; carefully to ensure that they have the necessary
prerequisites for upper year courses in Biology.
15. 1.0 credit in free electives.
2. For Item 10 above, students in this program
Notes: normally take CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006,
1. Students should choose their second year courses but those who intend to take courses in CHEM
carefully to ensure that they have the necessary beyond first year must either complete CHEM
prerequisites for upper year courses in Biology. 1001 and CHEM 1002, or complete CHEM 1005
and CHEM 1006 and obtain a grade of B- or
2. For Item 8 above, students in this program higher in CHEM 1006.
normally take CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006,
but those who intend to take courses in CHEM 3. In order to meet the prerequisite requirements for
beyond first year must either complete CHEM courses in Items 8 and 9, students should ensure
1001 and CHEM 1002, or complete CHEM 1005 that they have chosen appropriate courses in
and CHEM 1006 and obtain a grade of B- or Items 15, 16, 17 and 18.
higher in CHEM 1006. 4. Students intending to apply to medical schools
should be aware of the requirements of different
Biology with Concentration in Health medical schools for chemistry courses with
Programs

Science laboratories, and for English courses. This may

B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits) influence the choice of courses chosen to meet the
A. Credits included in the Major CGPA requirements in Items 10, 16, 17, and 18.
(11.0 credits):
Biology with Concentration in Molecular
1. 2.5 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 4901, and Cellular Biology
BIOL 4908 [1.0]; B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)
2. 2.0 credits in BIOL 2001, BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200, A. Credits included in the Major CGPA
BIOL 2303; (11.0 credits):
3. 1.0 credit in BIOL 3305 and BIOL 3307; 1. 2.5 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 4901,
4. 1.0 credit in BIOC 3101 and BIOC 3102; BIOL 4908 [1.0];

5. 1.0 credit from BIOL 3104, BIOL 3201, 2. 2.5 credits in BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002, BIOL 2104,
BIOL 3202, BIOL 3303, BIOL 3501, BIOL 4318, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2303;
BIOL 4201; 3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3205, BIOL 3303,
6. 1.0 credit from BIOC 4009, BIOC 4708, BIOL 3305;
BIOL 4200, BIOL 4202, BIOL 4306; 4. 1.0 credit in BIOC 3101, BIOC 3102;
7. 1.0 credit from BIOL or BIOC at the 3000-level 5. 1.0 credit in BIOL 3104, BIOL 3201;
or higher;
6. 2.0 credits from BIOL 4106, BIOL 4109,
8. 1.0 credit from PSYC 2200, PSYC 2301, BIOL 4200, BIOL 4202, BIOL 4201, BIOL 4400;
PSYC 3204;
7. 0.5 credit in BIOL or BIOC at the 2000-level or
9. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2408, GEOG 3206, higher;
ANTH 3310, SOCI 3050, SOCI 3056;
8. 1.0 credit in BIOL or BIOC at the 3000-level or
B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA higher;
(9.0 credits):
B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA (9.0
10. 2.0 credits in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or credits)
(CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006), (CHEM 2203 and
CHEM 2204), or (CHEM 2207 and CHEM 2208) 9. 2.0 credits in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or
(See Note 2, below); (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006), (CHEM 2203 and
CHEM 2204) (See Note 2, below);
11. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or
(PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004); 10. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and (BIOL 1005 or
MATH 1107 or STAT 2507);
12. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and (BIOL 1005 or
MATH 1107 or STAT 2507); 11. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or
(PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);
13. 1.0 credit in PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002;
12. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives;
14. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives;
13. 1.0 credit in Science Continuation courses (not
15. 1.0 credit in Science Continuation courses (not in BIOL);
in BIOL); 14. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
16. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts and Social Sciences;
Social Sciences; 15. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
17. 0.5 credit in Approved Arts and Social Sciences; 16. 1.0 credit in free electives.
18. 1.0 credit in free electives. Notes:
1. Students should choose their second year courses
carefully to ensure that they have the necessary
prerequisites for upper year courses in Biology.

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2. For Item 9 above, students in this program 3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3205 or BIOL 3306;
normally take CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006,
but those who intend to take courses in CHEM 4. 3.0 credits in BIOL at the 3000-level or higher;
beyond first year must either complete CHEM 5. 2.0 credits in Advanced Science Faculty
1001 and CHEM 1002, or complete CHEM 1005 electives;
and CHEM 1006 and obtain a grade of B- or
higher in CHEM 1006. B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA
(11.0 credits):
6. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002)
Biology with Concentration in Physiology or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) (See Note 2,
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits) below);
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA 7. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or
(11.0 credits): (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);
1. 2.5 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 4901, 8. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and (BIOL 1005 or
and BIOL 4908 [1.0]; MATH 1107 or STAT 2507);
2. 2.0 credits in BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002, BIOL 2104, 9. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives;
BIOL 2200;
10. 2.0 credits in Advanced Science Faculty
3. 1.5 credits in BIOL 3205, BIOL 3305, BIOL 3307;

Programs
Electives;
4. 1.5 credits in BIOC 2300, BIOC 3101, BIOC 3102; 11. 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses (not
5. 2.0 credits from BIOL 3201, BIOL 3202, in BIOL);
BIOL 3501, BIOL 3802, BIOL 4317, BIOL 4318, 12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
BIOL 4201, BIOL 4008, BIOC 4203, BIOL 4209, Social Sciences;
BIOL 4306;
13. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
6. 1.0 credit in BIOL at the 2000-level or higher;
14. 1.0 credit in free electives.
7. 0.5 credit in BIOL or BIOC at the 3000-level or
higher; Notes:
B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA 1. Students should choose their second year courses
(9.0 credits): carefully to ensure that they have the necessary
prerequisites for upper year courses in Biology.
8. 2.0 credits in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002)
or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006), and (CHEM 2. For Item 6 above, students in this program
2203 and CHEM 2204) or (CHEM 2207 and normally take CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006,
CHEM 2208) (See Note 2, below); but those who intend to take courses in CHEM
beyond first year must either complete CHEM
9. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and (BIOL 1005 or 1001 and CHEM 1002, or complete CHEM 1005
MATH 1107 or STAT 2507); and CHEM 1006 and obtain a grade of B- or
10. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or higher in CHEM 1006.
(PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);
11. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty electives; Biology
12. 1.0 credit in Science Continuation courses (not B.Sc. General (15.0 credits)
in BIOL) A. Credits included in the Major CGPA
13. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or (6.0 credits):
Social Sciences; 1. 1.0 credit in BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004;
14. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences; 2. 2.0 credits from BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002, BIOL
15. 1.0 credit in free electives. 2104, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2303, BIOL 2600;
Notes: 3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3205 or BIOL 3306;
1. Students should choose their second year courses 4. 2.5 credits from BIOL at the 2000-level,
carefully to ensure that they have the necessary 3000-level or higher;
prerequisites for upper year courses in Biology. B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA
2. For Item 8 above, students in this program (9.0 credits):
normally take CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006, 5. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002)
but those who intend to take courses in CHEM or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) (See Note 2,
beyond first year must either complete CHEM below);
1001 and CHEM 1002, or complete CHEM 1005
and CHEM 1006 and obtain a grade of B- or 6. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or
higher in CHEM 1006. (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);

Biology 7. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and (MATH 1107 or

STAT 2507);
B.Sc. Major (20.0 credits)
A. Credits included in the Major CGPA 8. 2.0 credits in Science Continuation (not in
(9.0 credits): BIOL);
1. 1.0 credit in BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004; 9. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives;
2. 2.5 credits from BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002, 10. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2303, BIOL 2600; Social Sciences;

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11. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences; 4. For Item 8 above, either (PHYS 1003 and
PHYS 1004), or (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) is
12. 1.0 credit free elective. required unless OAC Physics is presented on
Notes: admission.
1. Students should choose their second year courses Biology and Earth Sciences
carefully to ensure that they have the necessary B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
prerequisites for upper year courses in Biology.
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
2. For Item 5 above, students in this program (13.0 credits):
normally take CHEM 1005 and 1006, but those
who intend to take course in CHEM beyond first 1. 1.0 credit in BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104;
year must either complete CHEM 1001 and CHEM 2. 1.0 credit in ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009;
1002, or complete CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006
and obtain a grade of B- or higher in CHEM 1006. 3. 10.0 credits in BIOL (or BIOC) and ERTH at the
2000-level or higher, collectively satisfying:
a) 1.0 credit in BIOL 3605 and (ERTH 2314 or
Biology and Physical Geography ERTH 3206);
B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits) b) at least 4.0 credits in BIOC;
A. Credits included in the Major CGPA
Programs

c) at least 4.0 credits in ERTH;

(13.0 credits):
d) at least 4.0 credits at the 3000-level or
1. 2.0 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, above;
GEOG 2013, and GEOG 2014;
4. 1.0 credit in BIOL 4908 [1.0] or ERTH 4908 [1.0]
2. 10.0 credits in BIOL (or BIOC) and Science or (ERTH 4909 and 0.5 credit in ERTH at the
Geography at the 2000-level or higher satisfying 4000-level);
collectively:
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
a) 0.5 credit from BIOL 3605, BIOL 3606, (7.0 credits):
GEOG 3000, or GEOG 4000;
5. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1107;
b) at least 4.0 credits in BIOL or BIOC;
6. 1.0 credit from (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002)
c) at least 4.0 credits in GEOG or GEOM; or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) or (PHYS 1003
d) at least 4.0 credits are at the 3000-level or and PHYS 1004), or (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008).
higher; The omitted subject, i.e. Chemistry or Physics,
must have been taken at the 4U/M level;
3. 1.0 credit in BIOL 4908 [1.0] or GEOG 4906 [1.0];
7. 0.5 credit in STAT (STAT 2507 is recommended);
B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA
(7.0 credits): 8. 0.5 credit in COMP (COMP 1004 is
recommended);
4. 1.5 credits in MATH 1007 and (CHEM 1001 and
CHEM 1002) or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) 9. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives;
(see Note 2, below); 10. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
5. 0.5 credit from MATH 1107 or STAT 2507; Social Sciences;

6. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or 11. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
Social Sciences; 12. 1.0 credit in free electives.
7. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
(See Note 3, below);
Biology and Physics
8. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives (see Note B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
4, below);
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
9. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives or COMP (12.5 credits):
at the 2000-level or higher, not in BIOL or GEOG
or GEOM. 1. 1.0 credit from (PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002)
(recommended), or (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004),
10. 1.0 credit free elective. or (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008 with an average
grade of B- or higher);
Notes: 2. 2.5 credits in PHYS 2604, PHYS 2202,
PHYS 3308, PHYS 4409, and ECOR 2606;
1. Courses in Physical Geography are listed in
the Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of 3. 2.0 credits in PHYS 3007, PHYS 3207,
Science Degree section of this Calendar as Science PHYS 3606, and PHYS 3701;
Geography courses. 4. 1.0 credit from PHYS 3802, PHYS 4008,
2. For Item 4 above, students in this program PHYS 4203, PHYS 4508, or PHYS 4707;
normally take CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006, but 5. 4.0 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 2200,
those who intend to take CHEM courses beyond BIOL 2104, BIOL 2001, BIOL 3201, BIOL 3104,
first year must either complete CHEM 1001 and BIOL 3305;
and CHEM 1002, or complete CHEM 1005 and
CHEM 1006 and obtain a grade of B- or higher in 6. 1.0 credit from BIOL 4106, BIOL 4109,
CHEM 1006. BIOL 4202, BIOL 4301, BIOL 4302, or BIOL 4306;
3. For Item 7 above, 1.0 credit in GEOG, other than
the Physical Geography, is recommended;

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7. 1.0 credit in one of: 13. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences,
not in PSYC or BIOL;
a) BIOL 4908 [1.0];
14. 1.0 credit in free electives.
b) PHYS 4909 [1.0];
Notes:
c) PHYS 4907 plus 0.5 credit in PHYS at the
4000-level; 1. The topic for Item 7 above must be
in neurophysiology, animal behaviour,
d) PHYS 4908 plus 0.5 credit in PHYS at the neuropsychology or a related topic.
4000-level;
2. For Item 10 above, students in this program
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA without the prerequisites for CHEM 1001 and
(7.5 credits): CHEM 1002 may substitute CHEM 1005 and
8. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or CHEM 1006, but will be required to obtain a
(CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) (see Note, below); grade of B- or higher in CHEM 1006 to advance to
second year CHEM courses.
9. 0.5 credit from MATH 1004 or MATH 1007;
10. 0.5 credit from MATH 1104 or MATH 1107;
Biology
11. 2.0 credits in STAT 2507, MATH 1005, B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
MATH 2004, and MATH 3705;

Programs
A. Credits included in the Major CGPA
12. 0.5 credit from COMP 1005 or COMP 1007; (8.0 credits):
13. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or 1. 1.0 credit in BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004;
Social Sciences Elective;
2. 2.5 credits from BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002,
14. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences; BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2303, BIOL 2600;
15. 1.0 credit in free electives. 3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3205, BIOL 3303,
Note: BIOL 3305, BIOL 3306;

Students in this program normally take CHEM 1005 and 4. 1.0 credit in BIOL at the 3000-level or higher;
1006, but those who intend to take courses in CHEM 5. 2.0 credits in BIOL;
beyond firs year must either complete CHEM 1001 and
CHEM 1002, or complete CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006 6. 1.0 credit in BIOL 4907 [1.0] or BIOL 4908 [1.0];
and obtain a grade of B- or higher in CHEM 1006. B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA
(12.0 credits):
Neuroscience 7. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002)
B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits) or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) (See Note 2,
below);
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(12.5 credits): 8. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives at the
2000-level or higher, not in BIOL;
1. 3.0 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 2001,
BIOL 2200, BIOL 2104, and BIOL 3305; 9. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives not in
BIOL;
2. 1.0 credit in BIOL, BIOC or CHEM;
10. 2.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
3. 1.5 credits in BIOL, BIOC or CHEM at the at the 2000-level or higher;
3000-level or higher;
11. 4.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
4. 5.0 credits in PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, PSYC 2001,
PSYC 2002, PSYC 2200, PSYC 2700, PSYC 3200 12. 1.0 credit at the 3000- or 4000-level;
[1.0] and PSYC 4200; 13. 2.0 credits in free electives.
5. 1.0 credit from PSYC 3202, PSYC 3203 Notes:
(BIOL 3605), PSYC 3204, PSYC 3205, PSYC 3207,
PSYC 3700 [1.0], PSYC 4001 (with permission), 1. Students should choose their second year
PSYC 4207; courses carefully to ensure that they have the
necessary prerequisites for upper year courses
6. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3802, BIOL 4317 or in Biology
BIOC 4007;
2. Students in this program normally take CHEM
7. 1.0 credit in NEUR 4908 [1.0] or BIOL 4908 [1.0]; 1005 and 1006, but those who intend to take
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA courses in CHEM beyond first year must
(7.5 credits): either complete CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002,
or complete CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006 and
8. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007and MATH 1107; obtain a grade of B- or higher in CHEM 1006.
9. 1.0 credit in PSYC 3000 [1.0]; Biology
10. 1.5 credits in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) and B.A. General (15.0 credits)
CHEM 2203 (see Note 2, below); A. Credits included in the Major CGPA
11. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or (6.0 credits):
(PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002); 1. 1.0 credit in BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004;
12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or in the Faculty of Arts 2. 2.0 credits from BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002,
and Social Sciences or Faculty of Public Affairs, BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2303, BIOL 2600;
not in Psychology;
3. 3.0 credits in BIOL;

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B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA 2. For Item 5 above, students in this program
(9.0 credits): normally take CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006,
but those who intend to take courses in CHEM
4. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) beyond first year must either complete CHEM
or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) (See Note 2, 1001 and CHEM 1002, or complete CHEM 1005
below); and CHEM 1006 and obtain a grade of B- or
5. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives, not in higher in CHEM 1006.
BIOL;
Minor in Biology
6. 4.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences; The Minor in Biology is available to students registered
7. 1.0 credit at the 2000-level or higher; in degree programs other than those offered by
the Department of Biology. Consultation with the
8. 1.0 credit in electives not in BIOL; undergraduate advisor is required.
9. 1.0 credit in free electives. Requirements (4.0 credits):
Notes: 1. 1.0 credit in BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004;
1. Students should choose their second year courses 2. 1.5 credits from BIOL 2001,BIOL 2002, BIOL
carefully to ensure that they have the necessary 2104, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2303, BIOL 2600;
prerequisites for upper year courses in Biology. 3. 0.5 credit in BIOL at the 2000-level or higher;
Programs

2. For Item 4 above, students in this program 4. 1.0 credit in BIOL at the 3000-level or higher;
normally take CHEM 1005 and 1006, but those
who intend to take courses in CHEM beyond first Note: at least 2.0 of these credits must be taken at
year must either complete CHEM 1001 and CHEM Carleton University.
1002, or complete CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006
and obtain a grade of B- or higher in CHEM 1006.
Biology
B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
A. Credits included in the Biology Major CGPA
(6.0 credits):
1. 1.0 credit in BIOL 1003, BIOL 1004;
2. 2.5 credits from BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002,
BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2303, BIOL 2600;
3. 1.0 credit in BIOL at the 3000-level or higher;
4. 1.5 credits from BIOL;
B. Additional Requirements (14.0 credits):
5. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002)
or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) (See Note 2,
below);
6. 1.0 credit in BIOL 4907 [1.0] or BIOL 4908
[1.0], or equivalent from the other Honours
department;
7. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives, not in
BIOL, at the 2000-level or higher;
8. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives not in
BIOL;
9. 7.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
to include the requirements for the other
discipline;
10. 2.0 credits in free electives not in BIOL or the
other discipline;
11. 1.0 credit in free electives.
Notes:
1. Students should choose their second year
courses carefully to ensure that they have the
necessary prerequisites for upper year courses
in Biology.

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Biotechnology 10. 0.5 credit in BIOC chosen from Item 7 above,

BIOC 2400, BIOC 3400, BIOC 3008, BIOC 4001,
Department of Biology BIOC 4008, BIOC 4708, BIOC 4901, BIOL 2001,
Institute of Biochemistry BIOL 2002, BIOL 3102, BIOL 3201, BIOL
3202, BIOL 3205, BIOL 3303, BIOL 3305,
(Faculty of Science) BIOL 4106, BIOL 4109, BIOL 4201, BIOL 4209,
209 Nesbitt Bldg. BIOL 4300, BIOL 4301, CHEM 3100, CHEM 3202,
613-520-2478 CHEM 3205, CHEM 3700, CHEM 3800,
carleton.ca/biology CHEM 4406;

This section presents the requirements for programs in: B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(5.5 credits):
• Biochemistry and Biotechnology - B.Sc. Honours
• Biology and Biotechnology - B.Sc. Honours 11. 1.0 credit from (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008), or
(PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);
Co-operative Education Option is available (see the
Co-op section of this Calendar for details.) 12. 1.5 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107,
STAT 2507;
13. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or an Approved Arts or
Graduation Requirements Social Sciences elective;

Programs
14. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
In addition to the requirements listed below, students electives;
must satisfy:
15. 1.0 credit free elective.
i) the University regulations (see the Academic
Regulations of the University section of this
Calendar), Biology and Biotechnology
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)
ii) the Faculty regulations applying to all B.Sc. students A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
including those relating to Science Continuation (12.5 credits):
and Breadth requirements (see the Academic
Regulations for the Bachelor of Science section of 1. 5.0 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 2001,
this Calendar). BIOL 2002, BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2303,
BIOL 3104, BIOL 3201, and BIOL 4301;
Students should consult with the Department or
Institute responsible for their program when planning 2. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3205 or BIOL 3305;
their program and selecting courses.
3. 1.5 credits in BIOC 3101, BIOC 3102, and
BIOC 4004;
Program Requirements
4. 1.0 credit from BIOL 4106, BIOL 4109,
BIOL 4200, or BIOL 4201;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits) 5. 3.5 credits from BIOL 3102, BIOC 3202,
BIOL 3303, BIOL 4106, BIOL 4109, BIOL 4200,
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA BIOL 4201, BIOL 4202, (BIOC 2300 or
(14.5 credits): CHEM 2101), BIOC 3006 [1.0], BIOC 3008,
1. 2.5 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 2104, BIOC 4001, BIOC 4005, BIOC 4007, BIOC 4008,
BIOL 2303, and BIOL 3104; CHEM 3700, CHEM 3800, TSES 4001, TSES 4002;

2. 0.5 credit from BIOL 2001 or BIOL 2002; 6. 1.0 credit in BIOL 4908 [1.0] in an area approved
by the Biotechnology Co-ordinator;
3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3205 or BIOL 3305;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
4. 1.0 credit from BIOL 3201, BIOL 3303, (7.5 credits):
BIOL 4106, BIOL 4109, BIOL 4201, BIOL 4300, 7. 2.0 credits in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002),
or BIOL 4301; CHEM 2203 and CHEM 2204 (see Note, below);
5. 3.0 credits in BIOC 2200 or equivalent, 8. 1.0 credit from (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or
BIOC 3006 [1.0], BIOC 3101, BIOC 3102 and (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004);
BIOC 3202;
9. 1.5 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, and
6. 1.0 credit from BIOC 4907 [1.0] or STAT 2507;
BIOC 4908 [1.0];
10. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
7. 1.0 credit from BIOC 4004, BIOC 4005, Social Sciences;
BIOC 4007, BIOC 4009, BIOC 4200, BIOC 4201,
BIOC 4202, BIOC 4203, BIOC 4204, or 11. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
BIOC 4400;
12. 1.0 credit free elective.
8. 4.0 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002,
CHEM 2103 or BIOC 2300, CHEM 2203, Note: Students in this program without the
CHEM 2204, CHEM 2303, CHEM 2501 and prerequisites for CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002
CHEM 3201; may substitute CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006
with permission from the Biology Department,
9. 0.5 credit from CHEM 3202 or CHEM 3205; but will be required to obtain a grade of B- or
higher in CHEM 1006 to advance to second year
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Business 9. 0.5 credit in PSYC 1002;

Sprott School of Business 10. 0.5 credit in SOCI 1002;

710 Dunton Tower 11. 0.5 credit in ECON 2020;
613-520-2388 12. 1.0 credit in STAT 2606 and STAT 2607;
sprott.carleton.ca
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
This section presents the requirements for the (6.5 credits):
programs:
13. 1.0 credit in free electives at the 3000-level or
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) higher;
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) with
Concentration in: 14. 5.5 credits in free electives.
Accounting Notes:
Finance
Information Systems 1. BUSI 4601 and BUSI 4609 in Item 4 above must
International Business be taken at the Sprott School of Business.
Managing People and Organizations 2. The following ESL courses cannot be used
Marketing as free electives toward the B.Com. degree:
Supply Chain Management ESLA 1300, ESLA 1500, any 0000-level course
Programs

• Bachelor of International Business (Honours) such as MATH 0007, MATH 0107.

• Bachelor of International Business (Honours)
with Concentration in:
International Marketing and Trade
Strategic Management and International Concentrations in the B.Com. Program
Human Resources
International Investment Finance and Banking
• Minor in Business Concentrations described below are open to students
registered in the B.Com. program. Students enrolled
Co-operative Education Option is available in the in a concentration must satisfy the requirements
Bachelor of Commerce. for Bachelor of Commerce (above) while gaining
credit for the requirements of the Concentration
through appropriate choice of courses. Students in the
Graduation Requirements Concentration in International Business take Business
BUSI 4709 in place of BUSI 4609, and BUSI 4705 in place
of BUSI 4601 in the B.Com. requirements.
In addition to the requirements listed below, students
must satisfy the University regulations (see the Declaration of Concentration(s)
Academic Regulations of the University section of this Normally, students are expected to have declared their
Calendar). concentration(s), if any, before commencing the sixth
Students should consult with the School when planning credit into the program. Only under special circumstances
their program and selecting courses. would a student be allowed to enrol in a concentration
after the completion of the thirteenth credit.

Academic Performance Evaluation Declaration of Double Concentrations

To be eligible to declare a second concentration, a
Students in B.Com. and B.I.B. are Honours students. student must have completed at least 6.0 credits with
Students in programs of the Eric Sprott School of a minimum overall CGPA of 8.0.
Business who are not in Good Standing at any A.P.E. Concentration in Accounting
will be required to withdraw from the program with
the standing Ineligible to Return (IR). 1. 2.5 credits in BUSI 2001, BUSI 2002, BUSI 3001,
BUSI 3005, BUSI 3008;
2. 1.5 credits from BUSI 2505, BUSI 3007,
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) BUSI 4000, BUSI 4002, BUSI 4005, BUSI 4008,
Program Requirements BUSI 4009.
Concentration in Finance
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) 1. 3.0 credits in BUSI 2505, BUSI 3500, BUSI 3502,
(20.0 credits) BUSI 3504, BUSI 4500, BUSI 4502;
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(13.5 credits): 2. 1.0 credit from BUSI 2002, BUSI 2402,
BUSI 3001, BUSI 3400, BUSI 3403, BUSI 4510,
1. 2.0 credits in BUSI 1004, BUSI 1005, BUSI 1402, BUSI 4511, BUSI 4512
BUSI 1800;
Concentration in Information Systems
2. 3.5 credits in BUSI 2101, BUSI 2208, BUSI 2301,
BUSI 2400, BUSI 2504, BUSI 2601, BUSI 2701; 1. 2.5 credits in BUSI 3400, BUSI 3402, BUSI 3405,
BUSI 4400, BUSI 4404;
3. 1.5 credits in BUSI 3102, BUSI 3103, BUSI 3309;
2. 1.5 credits from BUSI 2402, BUSI 3308,
4. 1.0 credit in BUSI 4601 and BUSI 4609; BUSI 3401, BUSI 4402, BUSI 4406, BUSI 4607.
5. 1.0 credit in BUSI at the 4000-level; Concentration in International Business
6. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0]; 1. 2.5 credits in BUSI 3703, BUSI 3704, BUSI 4205,
7. 0.5 credit from MATH 1009, MATH 1007; BUSI 4706, BUSI 4717;

8. 0.5 credit from MATH 1119, MATH 1107;

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2. 1.0 credit from BUSI 3301, BUSI 3504, Applicants to the program interested in languages
BUSI 3705, BUSI 4604, BUSI 4707, BUSI 4708; other than those listed above should contact the Eric
Sprott School of Business Supervisor of Undergraduate
3. 1.0 credit from ECON 3508, ECON 3600, Programs to verify if the preferred language option
ECON 3601, ECON 3602, ECON 3808, may have become available after the publication of this
EURR 4005, GEOG 2200, GEOG 3209, calendar.
GEOG 3404; LAWS 3207, LAWS 3208,
LAWS 4200, PSCI 2601, PSCI 2602, PSCI 3600 All first year Bachelor of International Business students
(See Note, below). will be assessed for ability in their selected language by
the relevant language unit and placed in the appropriate
Note: for Item 3 above, ECON 3600 precludes courses as authorized by the language unit.
additional credit for ECON 3601 and
ECON 3602. Students with some ability in their selected language
may be allowed to pursue studies in that language on
Concentration in Managing People and the understanding that they will effect a significant
Organizations improvement in their ability.
1. 2.5 credits in BUSI 3100, BUSI 3104, BUSI 3105, The Year Abroad
BUSI 4103, BUSI 4104;
The Study Abroad Requirement of the B.I.B. program
2. 1.5 credits from BUSI 3703, BUSI 4105, is met by the successful completion of a minimum of
BUSI 4107, BUSI 4108, BUSI 4112, BUSI 4119, 4.0 approved credits during the year of study abroad

Programs
BUSI 4602, BUSI 4706, PSYC 3103, PSYC 3405. (this includes BUSI 3700), with a minimum of 1.0 credit
taught in the chosen language for the program. The
Concentration in Marketing B.I.B. student will study at one of Carleton’s approved
1. 2.0 credits in BUSI 3207, BUSI 4206 [1.0], Exchange partner institutions, as a full-time student on
BUSI 4208; Exchange for one academic year.

2. 2.0 credits from BUSI 3204, BUSI 3205, In order to be eligible to study abroad in third year,
BUSI 3208, BUSI 4203, BUSI 4205. students must be in Good Standing and are required to
have successfully completed a minimum of 9.0 credits:
Concentration in Supply Chain Management 1. 4.0 credits in the specified Language Core (3.0 credits
1. 2.5 credits in BUSI 3301, BUSI 3305, BUSI 4302, in the case of Japanese and Mandarin), and
BUSI 4304, BUSI 4431; 2. 5.0 credits in Business and Economics from the
2. 2.0 credits from BUSI 3208, BUSI 3308, Major requirements below the 3000-level (6.0 credits
BUSI 3400, BUSI 3402, BUSI 3706, BUSI 4301, in the case of Japanese and Mandarin).
BUSI 4309, BUSI 4400, BUSI 4406, BUSI 4607, The number of courses available in English in foreign
BUSI 4708, ECON 3600, LAWS 3208, STAT 3503, schools may vary. Carleton credits commensurate
STAT 3507 (See Note, below). to courses taken abroad will be determined by the
Note: In Item 2 above, for further emphasis within Registrar's Office and awarded towards the student's
this concentration, students may cluster degree.
courses in the following manners: Students are responsible for all traveling, living and
a) E-Supply Chain Management: BUSI 3208, incidental costs for fulfilling third-year requirements
BUSI 3400, BUSI 3402, BUSI 4301, BUSI 4309, abroad. Tuition fees and compulsory miscellaneous
BUSI 4400, BUSI 4607 fees will be paid to Carleton University according to
Carleton University's fee structure. The student may
b) Supply Chain Management - Business be liable for compulsory miscellaneous fees assessed
Analytics: BUSI 3308, BUSI 3400, BUSI 4406, by the foreign institution, including possible fees for
BUSI 4301, BUSI 4309, STAT 3503, STAT 3507 language courses.
c) Global Supply Chain Management: BUSI 3208, A limited number of bursaries are available to offset
BUSI 3706, BUSI 4301, BUSI 4309, BUSI 4708, costs. For details on how to apply for a bursary, contact
ECON 3600, LAWS 3208 the Awards Office.
Bachelor of International Business
(Honours) (20.0 Credits)
Bachelor of International Business (Honours)
Program Requirements A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(12.0 credits):
The Bachelor of International Business (B.I.B.) program 1. 1.5 credits in BUSI 1004, BUSI 1005, BUSI 1701;
is characterized by the requirement that students spend 2. 2.5 credits in MATH 1119, MATH 1009,
third year in studies abroad. ECON 1000[1.0], STAT 2606;
Students in the B.I.B. program are required to specialize
in one of the following languages: French, German, 3. 3.5 credits in BUSI 2208, BUSI 2301, BUSI 2400,
Japanese, Mandarin, or Spanish. BUSI 2504, BUSI 2702, BUSI 3700, BUSI 3706;

Language Training Component 4. 1.0 credit in BUSI 4705, BUSI 4709 (See Note,
below);
Students may select French, German, Japanese,
Mandarin, or Spanish as their specialization language 5. 2.0 credits in BUSI at the 2000-level or above;
for study. Applicants to the program should indicate
both a first and second choice, as their first choice 6. 0.5 credit from BUSI 3309, BUSI 3504,
may be oversubscribed. Students are strongly advised BUSI 3704, BUSI 3705, ECON 3600, ECON 3601,
to continue study and use of their selected language ECON 3602;
independently, in the summers between academic years.
Failure to do so may seriously undermine success during 7. 1.0 credit from BUSI 4205, BUSI 4706,
the year of study abroad. BUSI 4708, BUSI 4717;
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B. Credits Included in the Core CGPA 3. 1.5 credits from BUSI 2001, BUSI 2002,
(4.0 credits): BUSI 2402, BUSI 3001, BUSI 3400, BUSI 3403,
BUSI 4500, BUSI 4502, ECON 3601, ECON 3602,
8. 4.0 credits in one of French, German, Japanese, ECON 3607.
Mandarin, or Spanish;
C. Credits Not Included in the Major or Core
CGPA (4.0 credits): Minor in Business
9. 1.5 credits in BUSI or ECON at the 2000-level or
above; Only students pursuing undergraduate programs (except
B.Com. and B.I.B.) requiring at least 20.0 credits to
10. 2.5 credits in free electives. graduate and who have completed at least 4.0 credits
Notes: toward their degrees with a minimum Overall CGPA of
7.00 may be admitted to Minor in Business.
1. For Item 2 above, BUSI 4705 and BUSI 4709 must be
taken at the Sprott School of Business. Students who are required to leave the Minor due to
a low Minor CGPA may not return to the Minor at any
2. For Item 7 above, 1.0 credit must be taken at the subsequent date.
Sprott School of Business.
Requirements (4.0 credits):
3. For Item 7 above, ECON 3600 precludes additional
Programs

credit for both ECON 3601 and ECON 3602. 1. 1.0 credit in:

4. The following courses cannot be used as free a) BUSI 1003 and 0.5 credit in BUSI at the
electives toward the B.I.B. degree: ESLA 1300, 2000-level, or
ESLA 1500, any course at the 0000-level including b) BUSI 1001 and BUSI 1002;
MATH 0007, MATH 0107.
2. 2.0 credits in BUSI 2101, BUSI 2204, BUSI 2400,
BUSI 2503;
Concentrations in the B.I.B. Program 3. 1.0 credit in BUSI at the 2000-level or higher;
4. The remaining requirements of the major
Concentrations described below are open to students discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
registered in the B.I.B. program. Students enrolled Minor in Business
in a concentration must satisfy the requirements for B.Sc. Honours Applied Physics
Bachelor of International Business (above) while gaining
credit for the requirements of the Concentration through Requirements (4.0 credits):
appropriate choice of courses. The order in which the In the B.Sc. Honours Applied Physics, Items 12, 13 and
courses listed for the Concentrations are taken should 14 are replaced with the following requirements, and
be planned in advance. Students are therefore strongly Item 15 is reduced to 0.5 credit free elective.
advised to consider their concentration choices by the
end of their first year. 1. 2.5 credits in BUSI 1003, BUSI 2101, BUSI 2204,
BUSI 2400, and BUSI 2503;
Courses taken at a foreign university during the year
abroad must correspond to those below or, if different, 2. 1.5 credits in BUSI at the 2000-level or higher.
be subject to evaluation and approval by the Eric Sprott Recommended: (BUSI 3103 or BUSI 3600), plus
School of Business. 1.0 credit in BUSI; or (BUSI 3204 and BUSI 3205)
or (BUSI 2301 plus BUSI 3309) plus 0.5 credit in
Concentration in International Marketing and Trade BUSI;
1. 2.0 credits in GEOG 2200, ECON 3601, 3. The remaining requirements of the major
BUSI 3705, BUSI 4205; discipline and degree must be satisfied.
2. 1.0 credit from BUSI 3204, BUSI 3205, Minor in Business
BUSI 3207, BUSI 3208, BUSI 4707, BUSI 4708; B.Sc. Honours Earth Sciences
3. 1.0 credit from ECON 3808, GEOG 3404, LAWS B.Sc. Major Earth Sciences
3207, LAWS 3208, PSCI 3600.
Requirements (4.0 credits)
Concentration in Strategic Management and In the B.Sc. Honours Earth Sciences, Items 14-17 are
International Human Resources replaced with the following requirements and in the
B.Sc. Major Earth Sciences, Items 13-16 are replaced
1. 2.0 credits in BUSI 3102, BUSI 4706, BUSI 4707, with the following requirements.
BUSI 4708;
1. 1.0 credit in BUSI 1003 and BUSI 2503;
2. 1.0 credit from BUSI 4103, BUSI 4105,
BUSI 4108; 2. 2.0 credits in BUSI 2101, BUS 2204, BUSI 2301,
BUSI 2400;
3. 1.0 credit from BUSI 3103, BUSI 3704,
BUSI 4103, BUSI 4105, BUSI 4108, ECON 3360, 3. 1.0 credit in BUSI at the 2000-level or higher.
LAWS 3208, LAWS 3603, PSCI 3103, PSCI 3600, Recommended: BUSI 2701, BUSI 3102, BUSI
PSCI 3703. 3103, BUSI 3208, BUSI 3309, BUSI 3600;
Concentration in International Investment 4. The remaining requirements of the major
Finance and Banking discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
1. 1.5 credits in BUSI 2505, BUSI 3500, BUSI 3504;
2. 1.0 credit from BUSI 3502, BUSI 4500,
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Canadian Studies 7. 1.5 credits from the list of Approved Canadian

Studies or Indigenous Studies Electives below;
School of Canadian Studies
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) B. Additional Requirements (13.0 credits):
1206 Dunton Tower 8. The requirements for Combined Honours in the
613-520-2366 other discipline must be satisfied;
carleton.ca/cdnstudies 9. 5.0 credits not in Canadian Studies, Indigenous
Studies or the other discipline;
This section presents the requirements for:
• Canadian Studies - B.A. Combined Honours 10. Sufficient free electives to achieve a total of 20.0
• Canadian Studies - B.A. General credits for the program;
• Minor in Indigenous Studies 11. The School of Canadian Studies language
• Minor in Canadian Studies requirement must be met.

Canadian Studies
Graduation Requirements B.A. General (15.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
In addition to the requirements listed below, students (7.0 credits):

Programs
must satisfy the following:
1. 1.0 credit in CDNS 1000 [1.0], FYSM 1406
i) the University regulations (see the Academic [1.0], FYSM 1409 [1.0], FYSM 1600 [1.0],
Regulations of the University section of this INDG1000 [1.0];
Calendar),
2. 1.0 credit from CDNS 2000, CDNS 2210,
ii) the common regulations applying to all B.A. students CDNS 2300, CDNS 2400, CDNS 2510, INDG 2010,
including those relating to First-Year Seminars INDG 2011;
and Breadth requirements (see the Academic
Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree). 3. 1.5 credits from CDNS 3000, CDNS 3400,
iii) The School of Canadian Studies requires its CDNS 3550, CDNS 3600, CDNS 3610, CDNS 3700,
Combined Honours and General students to INDG 3000, INDG 3010;
demonstrate proficiency in a language other than 4. 1.0 credit, at the 3000-level, from the list of
English, normally French or an Indigenous language. Approved Canadian Studies or Indigenous
Proficiency is normally demonstrated through the Studies Electives (below);
completion of 1.0 credit in FREN, or FINS 2105 and
FINS 3105; or approved equivalent. For students 5. 2.5 credits from the list of Approved Canadian
who consider that they have proficiency in French, Studies or Indigenous Studies Electives (below);
the School of Canadian Studies conducts a French
language examination in September and January. B. Credits Not included in the Major CGPA (8.0
For students who consider that they have proficiency credits):
in an Indigenous language, the onus is on the 6. 7.0 credits in electives not in Canadian Studies
student to provide suitable documentary evidence or Indigenous Studies;
of proficiency to the School of Canadian Studies.
7. 1.0 credit free elective (may be Canadian
Students should consult the School when planning their Studies).
program and selecting courses.
C. Additional Requirements
8. The School of Canadian Studies language
Program Requirements requirement must be met.

Canadian Studies Minor in Indigenous Studies

B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
The Minor in Indigenous Studies is open to all
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA undergraduate degree students.
(7.0 credits):
Requirements (4.0 credits):
1. 1.0 credit from CDNS 1000 [1.0],FYSM 1406 [1.0],
FYSM 1409 [1.0], FYSM 1600 [1.0], INDG 1000 1. 1.0 credit in INDG 1000;
[1.0];
2. 1.0 credit in INDG 2010 and INDG 2011;
2. 1.5 credits in CDNS 2000, CDNS 3000 and
CDNS 4000; 3. 1.0 credit in INDG 3000 and INDG 3010;
4. 0.5 credit in INDG 4000;
3. 0.5 credit from CDNS 2210, CDNS 2300,
CDNS 2400, CDNS 2510, INDG 2010, INDG 2011; 5. 0.5 credit from the list of approved Indigenous
Studies Electives;
4. 1.0 credit from CDNS 3400, CDNS 3550,
CDNS 3600, CDNS 3610, CDNS 3700, INDG 3000, 6. The remaining requirements of the major
INDG 3010; discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
5. 0.5 credit from CDNS 4010, CDNS 4200,
CDNS 4300, CDNS 4400, CDNS 4500, CDNS 4510,
INDG 4000;
6. 1.0 credit, at the 4000-level, from the list of
Approved Canadian Studies or Indigenous
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Minor in Canadian Studies All written work must be submitted in French. Note
The Minor in Canadian Studies is open to all undergraduate that directed studies, tutorials, and research papers are
degree students not in Canadian Studies programs. weighted differently in various departments. Courses
from the University of Ottawa or another university must
Requirements (4.0 credits): be approved by the Undergraduate Supervisor.
1. 1.0 credit from CDNS 1000 [1.0],FYSM 1406 [1.0], 5. Combined Honours program students must
FYSM 1409 [1.0], FYSM 1600, INDG 1000 [1.0]; meet Mention : Français requirements of both
disciplines.
2. 1.0 credit from CDNS 2000, CDNS 2210,
CDNS 2300, CDNS 2400, CDNS 2510,
INDG 2010, INDG 2011; B.A. General
3. 1.0 credit at the 3000- or 4000-level from: To graduate with the notation Mention : Français, B.A.
CDNS 3000, CDNS 3400, CDNS 3550, CDNS 3600, General students must include the following courses in
CDNS 3610, CDNS 3700, CDNS 4010, CDNS 4200, their degree program:
CDNS 4300, CDNS 4400, CDNS 4500, CDNS 4510, 1. 1.0 credit in the advanced study of the French
CDNS 4800, CDNS 4801, CDNS 4802, CDNS 4901, language;
CDNS 4902,CDNS 4903, CDNS 4904, CDNS 4905,
CDNS 4906, CDNS 4907, INDG 3000, INDG 3010, 2. 1.0 credit in French-Canadian culture and heritage
INDG 4000; such as FREN 2201 and FREN 2401, or a course in
Programs

another appropriate discipline, given in French,

4. 1.0 credit from the list of approved Canadian which is approved by the Undergraduate Supervisor.
Studies or Indigenous Studies Electives (below); Courses from the University of Ottawa or another
5. The remaining requirements of the major university must be approved by the Undergraduate
discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied. Supervisor;
3. 1.0 credit on a Canadian subject at the 2000- or 3000-
level, taught in French, in any appropriate discipline.
Mention : Français For Carleton University courses that may be used
to fulfil this requirement, consult the list below of
Approved Canadian Studies Electives. Courses from
Students who wish to qualify for the Mention : Français the University of Ottawa or another university must
notation in Canadian Studies may do so by fulfilling be approved by the Undergraduate Supervisor.
the requirements listed below, in consultation with the
Undergraduate Supervisor. Courses taken for the Mention
: Français notation may be used to fulfil Combined Honours
and the General program requirements. Approved Canadian Studies Electives
Courses taught in French at the University of Ottawa
or at another university and which are approved by the The following courses are deemed by the School of
Undergraduate Supervisor may be used to satisfy Mention Canadian Studies to have significant Canadian content,
: Français requirements. Students who wish to enrol in and can be included where appropriate as part of a
University of Ottawa courses for this purpose must do so Canadian Studies degree. Carleton courses not on this list
through the University of Ottawa Exchange Agreement. may be applied as approved Canadian Studies electives,
To enrol in courses in French at another university, a but they must be approved by the Undergraduate
Letter of Permission is required from the Registrar's Supervisor. Students taking courses at the University
Office. of Ottawa should consult with the Undergraduate
Supervisor to gain approval for substituting them as
Combined Honours Programs approved Canadian Studies electives.
To graduate with the notation Mention : Français,
combined Honours students must include the following
courses in their degree program: Art History
ARTH 2002, ARTH 2003, ARTH 2005, ARTH 2006,
1. 1.0 credit in the advanced study of the French ARTH 2008, ARTH 3000, ARTH 3001, ARTH 3002,
language; ARTH 3602, ARTH 4000, ARTH 4001, ARTH 4005
2. 1.0 credit in French-Canadian culture and heritage Canadian Studies
such as FREN 2201 or FREN 2401, or a course in Students may use CDNS courses as approved
another appropriate discipline, given in French, Canadian Studies electives, provided they have met
which is approved by the Undergraduate Supervisor. their core program requirements.
Courses from the University of Ottawa or another
university must be approved by the Undergraduate Communication Studies
Supervisor; COMM 2101 [1.0], COMM 2300, COMM 2302,
COMM 2501, COMM 3005, COMM 3006 [1.0],
3. 1.0 credit on a Canadian subject at the 2000- or 3000- COMM 3502, COMM 4500, COMM 4501
level, taught in French, in any appropriate discipline.
For Carleton University courses that may be used to Economics
fulfil this requirement, consult the list of Approved ECON 3104, ECON 3202, ECON 3207, ECON 3250,
Canadian Studies Electives (below). Courses from the ECON 3300, ECON 3403, ECON 3405, ECON 3420,
University of Ottawa or another university must be ECON 3450, ECON 3520, ECON 3607, ECON 3801,
approved by the Undergraduate Supervisor; ECON 3810, ECON 3820, ECON 4309, ECON 4403,
ECON 4404, ECON 4700, ECON 4701
4. 1.0 credit on a Canadian subject at the 4000-level,
taught in French, including either CDNS 4903 and English
CDNS 4904, or a directed studies, tutorial, research ENGL 2802 [1.0], ENGL 2808 [1.0], ENGL 3801,
paper, or course in any appropriate discipline. ENGL 3803, ENGL 3960, ENGL 4802, ENGL 4806,
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Film Studies
FILM 2209 [1.0], FILM 3209, FILM 4209 Indigenous Studies Electives
First Year Seminar
The following courses are deemed by the School of
FYSM 1900 (specifically the section on Selected Canadian Studies to have significant Indigenous content,
Topics in the Study of Academic Discourse: and can be included where appropriate as part of a
Aboriginal Topics) minor in Indigenous Studies. Carleton courses not
French on this list may be applied as approved Indigenous
FINS 2500, FINS 4510, FREN 4213 Studies electives, but they must be approved by the
Undergraduate Supervisor. Students taking courses
Geography at the University of Ottawa should consult with
GEOG 2020, GEOG 3026, GEOG 3501, GEOG 4004, the Undergraduate Supervisor to gain approval for
History substituting them as approved Indigenous Studies
electives.
HIST 1300 [1.0], HIST 2303 [1.0], HIST 2304 [1.0],
HIST 3202, HIST 3203, HIST 3204, HIST 3205,
HIST 3206, HIST 3208, HIST 3209, HIST 3301, Art History
HIST 3304, HIST 3306, HIST 3500, HIST 3503 [1.0], ARTH 2005, ARTH 2006, ARTH 2008, ARTH 4004,
HIST 3505, HIST 3506, HIST 3507, HIST 3602, HIST ARTH 4005
3903, HIST 4302 [1.0], HIST 4304 [1.0], HIST 4306
Canadian Studies

Programs
[1.0], HIST 4505 [1.0]
CDNS 4800, CDNS 4801, CDNS 4802, CDNS 4901,
Journalism CDNS 4902, CDNS 4903, CDNS 4904, CDNS 4905,
JOUR 2205, JOUR 2501, JOUR 3005, JOUR 3006, CDNS 4906, CDNS 4907 [1.0]
JOUR 3502
English
Law ENGL 3960, ENGL 4960, ENGL 4961
LAWS 1000 [1.0], LAWS 2201, LAWS 2202,
LAWS 2301, LAWS 2302, LAWS 2501, LAWS 2502, First Year Seminar
LAWS 3001, LAWS 3003, LAWS 3205, LAWS 3304, FYSM 1900 (specifically the section on Selected
LAWS 3305, LAWS 3306, LAWS 3307, LAWS 3402, Topics in the Study of Academic Discourse:
LAWS 3405, LAWS 3408, LAWS 3500, LAWS 3501, Aboriginal Topics)
LAWS 3502, LAWS 3503, LAWS 3504, LAWS 3506,
LAWS 3509, LAWS 3804, LAWS 4006, LAWS 4100, Geography
LAWS 4303, LAWS 4308, LAWS 4309, LAWS 4504, GEOG 3501
LAWS 4507 History
Music HIST 3503 [1.0]
MUSI 3103, MUSI 3104, MUSI 3302, MUSI 4103, Law
MUSI 4104 LAWS 2201, LAWS 2202, LAWS 2501, LAWS 2502,
Political Science LAWS 3504, LAWS 4504
PSCI 1002, PSCI 1003, PSCI 2001 [1.0], PSCI 2002, Music
PSCI 2003, PSCI 3000, PSCI 3003, PSCI 3004, MUSI 4104
PSCI 3005, PSCI 3006, PSCI 3007, PSCI 3109,
PSCI 3305, PSCI 3401, PSCI 3402, PSCI 3406, Political Science
PSCI 3407, PSCI 3500, PSCI 3606, PSCI 3607, PSCI 4002, PSCI 4109, PSCI 4206
PSCI 3805, PSCI 4000 [1.0], PSCI 4002, PSCI 4003,
PSCI 4005, PSCI 4006, PSCI 4008, PSCI 4009, Social Work
PSCI 4107, PSCI 4108, PSCI 4109, PSCI 4204, SOWK 4102, SOWK 4203
PSCI 4205, PSCI 4206, PSCI 4407, PSCI 4607, Sociology/Anthropology
PSCI 4807 ANTH 2610, SOCI 3570, ANTH 3570, ANTH 3600,
Social Work ANTH 4610
SOWK 1000, SOWK 3804, SOWK 4101, SOWK 4102,
SOWK 4103, SOWK 4203
Sociology/Anthropology
SOCI 1001, SOCI 1002, SOCI 1003, SOCI 2010,
SOCI 2020, ANTH 2020, SOCI 2043, SOCI 2045, SOCI
2200, ANTH 2610, SOCI 3020, ANTH 3020, SOCI
3040, SOCI 3045, SOCI 3400, SOCI 3420, SOCI 3570,
ANTH 3570, ANTH 3600, SOCI 3810, ANTH 4610,
SOCI 4430, SOCI 4750, ANTH 4750
Women’s and Gender Studies
WGST 2800

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Chemistry B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA

(9.5 credits):
Department of Chemistry 8. 2.0 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107,
(Faculty of Science) MATH 1005 or MATH 2007, and MATH 2008;
203 Steacie Chemistry Bldg.
9. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004), or
613-520-3534 (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008);
carleton.ca/chem
10. 0.5 credit in Science Continuation (not CHEM);
This section presents the requirements for: 11. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives at the
• Chemistry – B.Sc. Honours 1000-level (not BIOL 1902 or BIOL 1903);
• Chemistry – B.Sc. General 12. 2.0 credits in Science Faculty Electives or
• Chemistry with Concentration in Nanotechnology Science Continuation Courses (not BIOL 1902 or
- B.Sc.Honours BIOL 1903);
• Chemistry and Computer Science – B.Sc. Combined
Honours 13. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or an Approved Arts or
• Chemistry and Earth Sciences – B.Sc. Combined Social Sciences elective;
Honours
• Chemistry and Physics – B.Sc. Combined Honours 14. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
• Minor in Chemistry electives;
Programs

15. 1.0 credit in free elective.

Co-operative Education Option is available (see the Note: normally the credits in Item 12 above will be
Co-operative Education section of this Calendar for chosen either from non-compulsory Chemistry courses
details). or other Science Continuation courses. Students who
wish to broaden and strengthen a non-Science interest
by substituting non-Science courses must obtain written
Graduation Requirements permission from the Undergraduate Adviser prior to
registration.
In addition to the requirements listed below, students
must satisfy: Chemistry
B.Sc. General (15.0 credits)
i) the University regulations (see the Academic
Regulations of the University section of this A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
Calendar), (6.0 credits):
ii) the common regulations applying to all B.Sc. 1. 4.5 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002, CHEM
programs including those relating to Science 2103, CHEM 2203, CHEM 2302, CHEM 2303,
Continuation and Breadth requirements (see the CHEM 2501, CHEM 3100, and CHEM 3101;
Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science 2. 0.5 credit from CHEM 2204 or CHEM 2206;
Degree),
3. 0.5 credit from CHEM 3106, CHEM 3205,
Students should consult with the Department when CHEM 3305, CHEM 3503 or CHEM 3107;
planning their program and selecting courses.
4. 0.5 credit in CHEM at the 3000-level;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
Program Requirements (9.0 credits):
5. 2.0 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107,
Chemistry MATH 1005 or MATH 2007, and MATH 2008;
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits) 6. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004), or
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008);
(10.5 credits): 7. 0.5 credit in Science Continuation (not CHEM);
1. 6.0 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002, CHEM 8. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives at the
2103, CHEM 2203, CHEM 2302, CHEM 2303, 1000-level (not BIOL 1902 or BIOL 1903);
CHEM 2501, CHEM 3100, CHEM 3101,
CHEM 3201, CHEM 3503, CHEM 3504; 9. 1.5 credit in Science Faculty Electives or
Science Continuation Courses (not BIOL 1902 or
2. 1.0 credit in CHEM 4907 [1.0] or CHEM 4908 [1.0]; BIOL 1903);
3. 0.5 credit from CHEM 2204 or CHEM 2206; 10. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or an Approved Arts or
4. 1.0 credit from CHEM 3106, CHEM 3107, Social Sciences elective;
CHEM 3205 or CHEM 3305; 11. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
5. 0.5 credit in CHEM 3401 or any BIOC course; electives;
6. 1.0 credit at the 4000-level in CHEM, or 12. 1.0 credit in free electives.
0.5 credit at the 4000-level in CHEM and
BIOC 3102;
7. 0.5 credit at the 3000- or 4000-level in
Chemistry;

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Chemistry with Concentration in 8. 0.5 credit from PHYS 1003 or PHYS 1007;
Nanotechnology 9. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
B.Sc.Honours (20.0 credits) Social Sciences;
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA 10. 1.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
(10.5 credits):
11. 1.0 credit in free electives.
1. 8.5 credits in: CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002,
CHEM 2103, CHEM 2203, CHEM 2302,
CHEM 2501, CHEM 3100, CHEM 2303,
CHEM 3101, CHEM 3107, CHEM 3201, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
CHEM 3503, CHEM 3600, CHEM 4103, B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
CHEM 4104, and CHEM 4908 [1.0]; A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
2. 0.5 credit from CHEM 2204 or CHEM 2206; (13.5 credits):
3. 1.0 credit from CHEM 3106, CHEM 3205, 1. 4.0 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002,
CHEM 3305 or CHEM 3504; CHEM 2103, CHEM 2302, CHEM 2303, CHEM
2501, CHEM 3100, and CHEM 3503;
4. 0.5 credit in CHEM 3401 or any BIOC course;
2. 1.0 credit in CHEM at the 4000-level;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
3. 1.0 credit in ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009;

Programs
(9.5 credits):
5. 2.0 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, MATH 4. 3.0 credits in ERTH 2102, ERTH 2104,
1005 or MATH 2007, and MATH 2008; ERTH 2105, ERTH 2314, ERTH 2406,
ERTH 2802;
6. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004), or 5. 0.5 credit from ERTH 3203 or ERTH 3206; (See
(PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008); Note, below);
7. 0.5 credit in Science Continuation (not CHEM); 6. 2.0 credits in ERTH 3003, ERTH 3204, ERTH
8. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives at the 3207, ERTH 3806;
1000-level (not BIOL 1902 or BIOL 1903); 7. 1.0 credit in ERTH at the 4000-level;
9. 2.0 credits in Science Faculty Electives or 8. 1.0 credit from CHEM 4908 [1.0] or ERTH 4908
Science Continuation Courses (not BIOL 1902 or [1.0] or (ERTH 4909 plus 0.5 credit ERTH at the
BIOL 1903); 4000-level);
10. 0.5 credit in NCSI 1000 or an Approved Arts or B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
Social Sciences elective; (6.5 credits):
11. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences 9. 1.5 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, MATH
electives; 1005 or MATH 2007;
12. 1.0 credit in free electives. 10. 0.5 credit in STAT 2507;
11. 0.5 credit in GEOM;
Chemistry and Computer Science 12. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004) or
B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits) (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008);
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA 13. 0.5 credit in BIOL 1004;
(13.0 credits):
14. 0.5 credit in Science Faculty Electives (not
1. 5.5 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002, CHEM or ERTH);
CHEM 2103, CHEM 2203, CHEM 2206,
CHEM 2501, CHEM 3101, CHEM 3102, 15. 0.5 credit in NSCI or 0.5 credit in Approved Arts
CHEM 3106, CHEM 3503, and CHEM 4406; or Social Sciences;
2. 1.0 credit in BIOC 3101 and (BIOC 3102 or 16. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences.
BIOC 3008);
Note: for Item 5 above, ERTH 3203 is required if
3. 5.0 credits in COMP 1005, COMP 1006, prerequisite conditions are met.
COMP 2001, COMP 2002, COMP 2003,
COMP 2004, COMP 3000, COMP 3004,
COMP 3804, and COMP 3806; Chemistry and Physics
B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
4. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 4000-level;
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
5. 1.0 credit from: (13.0 credits):
a) CHEM 4908 [1.0] 1. 1.0 credit from (PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002)
(recommended), or (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004)
or or (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008 with an average
b) COMP 4905 and 0.5 credit in COMP at the grade of B- or higher);
4000-level; 2. 4.0 credits in PHYS 2202, PHYS 2604,
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA PHYS 3007, PHYS 3308, PHYS 3606,
(7.0 credits): PHYS 3701, PHYS 3807 and PHYS 4707;
6. 3.0 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, 3. 1.0 credit in PHYS at the 4000-level;
MATH 1005 or MATH 2007, MATH 2008, 4. 4.5 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002,
MATH 2107 and MATH 2108; CHEM 2103, CHEM 2203, CHEM 2501, CHEM
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5. 0.5 credit from CHEM 2204 or CHEM 2206;

6. 0.5 credit from CHEM 3106 or CHEM 3107;
7. 0.5 credit in CHEM at the 4000-level;
8. 1.0 credit in one of:
a) CHEM 4908 [1.0];
b) PHYS 4909 [1.0];
c) PHYS 4907 plus 0.5 credit in PHYS at the
4000-level;
d) PHYS 4908 plus 0.5 credit in PHYS at the
4000-level;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(7.0 credits):
9. 3.0 credits in MATH 1004, MATH 1005,
MATH 1104, MATH 2004, STAT 3502, and
MATH 3705;
Programs

10. 0.5 credit from COMP 1005, COMP 1007, or

ECOR 1606;
11. 0.5 credit from MATH 3800 or ECOR 2606;
12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
Social Sciences elective;
13. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
electives;
14. 1.0 credit in free electives.

Minor in Chemistry
The Minor in Chemistry is available to degree students
registered in programs other than those associated with
the Department of Chemistry.
Requirements (4.0 credits):
1. 1.0 credit in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002;
2. 3.0 credits in Chemistry at 2000-level or higher
3. The remaining requirements of the major
discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

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Child Studies Upon admission into the program, students will be

granted up to a maximum of 5.0 credits based on their
Child Studies Committee ECE studies, on the recommendation of the Program
Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies Coordinator. These credits are applicable only to the
Child Studies program.
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
2201 Dunton Tower Students admitted may receive the following credits:
613-520-2368 CHST 14xx, CHST 24xx, ISSC 14xx, ISSC 24xx,
carleton.ca/iis/programs-of-study/child-studies PSYC 25xx, PSYC 35xx, PSYC 3901, SOWK 2xxx,
SOCI 1xxx, SOCI 2xxx
This section presents the requirements for:
• Child Studies - B.A. Honours Academic Performance Evaluation
• Child Studies - B.A. General
For the Child Studies programs, all credits are included
in the Major CGPA, making the Major CGPA and Overall
Graduation Requirements CGPA identical. The minimum requirements for Good
Standing are those specified for Major CGPA.
In addition to the requirements listed below, students

Programs
must satisfy:
i) the University regulations (see the Academic Program Requirements
Regulations of the University section of this
Calendar),
Child Studies
ii) the common regulations applying to all B.A. students B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
(see the Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of
Arts Degree ). Requirements:

Students in the Child Studies programs are exempt from 1. 3.0 credits in CHST 2503, CHST 2504,
the First-Year Seminar requirement and the Breadth CHST 3100, CHST 3901, CHST 4908 [1.0];
requirement. 2. 1.5 credits in PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, and
Students should consult the Program Co-ordinator when PSYC 2500;
planning their program and selecting courses. 3. 1.0 credit from PSYC 3505, PSYC 3506,
PSYC 3507;
4. 0.5 credit from SOCI 3300, SOCI 3045,
Articulation Agreements SOCI 3810;
5. 1.0 credit from CDNS 1000 [1.0], HIST 1300 [1.0],
Articulation agreements with Algonquin College of SOCI 2200, SOCI 2043;
Applied Arts and Technology in Ottawa and Loyalist
College in Belleville allow graduates with the ECE 6. 1.0 credit from PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002, or
diploma from these colleges to apply for admission SOCI 2001 and SOCI 2002;
into Carleton's Child Studies program. Applicants from 7. 1.0 credit from the Faculty of Science;
other colleges are welcome and will be considered on an
individual basis. Successful applicants will be granted 8. 1.0 credit from the Faculty of Arts and Social
up to a maximum of 5.0 credits on admission. Sciences and/or the Faculty of Public Affairs,
not PSYC or SOCI;
9. 9.0 credits in electives approved by the Program
Admission Requirements Co-ordinator (including up to 5.0 credits granted
on admission);
Enrolment into the program is limited. Successful 10. 1.0 credit in electives at the 3000-level or above
applicants must demonstrate a high level of approved by the Program Co-ordinator.
personal enthusiasm and professionalism, excellent
communication skills (oral and written) and evidence of Notes
previous academic success. Further information may be
obtained from the Program Co-ordinator. 1. Additional credits may be required to meet the
total specified in the Statement of Standing on
Applications for admission should be made to the Admission, as proposed by the student and
Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, presenting: approved by the Program Co-ordinator. A list of
a) the diploma in Early Childhood Education from program electives that may be of interest can be
Algonquin or Loyalist College or an equivalent obtained from the Program Co-ordinator.
Early Childhood Education program from another 2. In collaboration with the Program Co-ordinator,
institution; Honours students will develop a field of
b) a B+ average overall or better at the college level; interest. Normally, a minimum of 2.0 elective
credits should be in the field of interest. Three
c) satisfactory performance in field placements; possible fields of interest are Developmental,
d) three letters of reference, including at least one letter Sociocultural and Managerial. A list of courses
from a faculty member in the ECE program, and one related to these fields can be obtained from the
letter from the director of a child care centre; Program Co-ordinator.

e) a letter of application, including a statement of 3. Honours students who plan to apply for
professional goals and expectations of the program admission to Teacher's College or a graduate
and a curriculum vitae. program should seek advice from the Program

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Co-ordinator in selecting their elective credits.

Some substitutions to required courses may be
acceptable, with permission of the Program Co-
ordinator and the relevant department.
4. Some students may have to take courses extra to
the degree to meet prerequisite requirements.

Child Studies
B.A. General (15.0 credits)
Requirements
1. 1.5 credits in CHST 2503, CHST 2504,
CHST 3901;
2. 1.5 credits in PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002,
PSYC 2500;
3. 1.0 credit from PSYC 3505, PSYC 3506,
PSYC 3507;
Programs

4. 0.5 credit from SOCI 3300, SOCI 3045,

SOCI 3810;
5. 1.0 credit from CDNS 1000 [1.0], HIST 1300 [1.0],
SOCI 2200, SOCI 2043;
6. 1.0 credit from PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002, or
SOCI 2001 and SOCI 2002;
7. 1.0 credit from the Faculty of Science;
8. 1.0 credit from the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences and/or the Faculty of Public Affairs,
and not PSYC or SOCI;
9. 6.5 credits in electives approved by the Program
Co-ordinator (including up to 5.0 credits
granted on admission).

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Cognitive Science 11. 4.5 credits in the specialization:

a) 3.0 credits from PHIL 2301, PHIL 2504,
Institute of Cognitive Science PHIL 2540, PHIL 3104, PHIL 3140,
PHIL 3301, PHIL 3306, PHIL 3501,
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) PHIL 3502, PHIL 3504, PHIL 3506,
2201 Dunton Tower PHIL 3530, CGSC 3004;
613-520-2368 b) 0.5 credit from PHIL 4503, PHIL 4504,
carleton.ca/ics PHIL 4701, PHIL 4702, PHIL 4703,
PHIL 4704;
This section presents the requirements for:
c) 1.0 credit from: PHIL 4210, PHIL 4220,
• Cognitive Science - B.A. Honours PHIL 4230;
with Specialization in:
Philosophical and Conceptual Issues B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
Language and Linguistics (4.5 credits):
The Biological Foundations of Cognition 12. 4.5 credits in free electives.
Cognition and Psychology
Cognition and Computation Note:
Normally, students may not offer more than one

Programs
A Co-operative Education Option is available. See the credit of independent study (eg. CGSC 4801 and
Co-operative Education section of this Calendar. CGSC 4802) in their total program, including
independent study credits taken through other
departments.

Graduation Requirements
Cognitive Science with Specialization in
In addition to the requirements listed below, students Language and Linguistics
must satisfy: B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
i) the University regulations (see the Academic (15.0 credits):
Regulations of the University section of this
Calendar), 1. 2.0 credits in CGSC 2001, CGSC 2002,
CGSC 3001, and CGSC 3002;
ii) the common regulations applying to all B.A. students
including those relating to First-Year Seminars 2. 1.0 credit in CGSC 4908 [1.0];
and Breadth requirements (see the Academic
Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree). 3. 1.0 credits in COMP 1005 and COMP 1006;
Students should consult the Undergraduate Co-ordinator 4. 0.5 credit from COMP 4106 or CGSC 4001;
when planning their program and selecting courses. 5. 0.5 credit in LING 1001;
6. 1.5 credits in LING 2001, LING 2005 and
LING 3505;
Program Requirements
7. 1.0 credit from PHIL 1301, PHIL 2501 or
PHIL 3502;
Cognitive Science with Specialization in
Philosophical and Conceptual Issues 8. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2001, PHIL 2520 or
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits) PHIL 3306;
A. Credits Included in the Major 9. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2301, PHIL 2504,
CGPA (15.5 credits): PHIL 3104, PHIL 3301, PHIL 3501, PHIL 3502,
1. 2.0 credits in CGSC 2001, CGSC 2002, PHIL 3504, PHIL 3506, PHIL 3530, CGSC 3004;
CGSC 3001 and CGSC 3002; 10. 2.5 credits in PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, PSYC 2001,
PSYC 2200 and PSYC 2700;
2. 1.0 credit in CGSC 4908 [1.0];
11. 4.0 credits in the specialization:
3. 1.0 credit in COMP 1005 and COMP 1006;
a) 1.5 credits in LING 3002, LING 3004 and
4. 0.5 credit from CGSC 4001 or COMP 4106; LING 3601;
5. 0.5 credit in LING 1001; b) 2.0 credits from LING 2006, LING 2603,
LING 3001, LING 3005, LING 3101,
6. 1.5 credits in LING 2001, LING 2005 and LING 3801;
LING 3505;
c) 1.0 credit in LING 4001 and LING 4002;
7. 1.0 credit from PHIL 1301, PHIL 2501,
PHIL 3502; B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(5.0 credits):
8. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2001, PHIL 2520,
PHIL 3306; 12. 4.5 credits in free electives.

9. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2301, PHIL 2504, Note:

PHIL 3104, PHIL 3301, PHIL 3501, PHIL 3502, Normally, students may not offer more than one
PHIL 3504, PHIL 3506, PHIL 3530, CGSC 3004; credit of independent study (eg. CGSC 4801 and
CGSC 4802) in their total program, including
10. 2.5 credits in PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, PSYC 2001, independent study credits taken through other
PSYC 2200 and PSYC 2700; departments.

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Cognitive Science with Specialization in 9. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2301, PHIL 2504,
the Biological Foundations of Cognition PHIL 3104, PHIL 3301, PHIL 3501, PHIL 3502,
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits) PHIL 3504, PHIL 3506, PHIL 3530, CGSC 3004;
A. Credits Included in the Major GPA 10. 2.5 credits in PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, PSYC 2001,
(15.5 credits): PSYC 2200 and PSYC 2700;
1. 2.0 credits in CGSC 2001, CGSC 2002, 11. 4.5 credits in the specialization:
CGSC 3001 and CGSC 3002;
a) 0.5 credit in PSYC 2002;
2. 1.0 credit in CGSC 4908 [1.0]; b) 0.5 credit in PSYC at the 2000-level or above;
3. 1.0 credit in COMP 1005 and COMP 1006; c) 2.0 credits in PSYC 3000 [1.0] and
4. 0.5 credit from COMP 4106 or CGSC 4001; PSYC 3700 [1.0];

5. 0.5 credit in LING 1001; d) 0.5 credit from PSYC 3202 or PSYC 3702;

6. 1.5 credits in LING 2001, LING 2005 and e) 1.0 credit in PSYC at the 4000-level or above;
LING 3505; B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
7. 1.0 credit in PHIL 1301, PHIL 2501, or (4.5 credits):
PHIL 3502; 12. 4.5 credits in free electives.
Programs

8. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2001, PHIL 2520 or Note:

PHIL 3306; Normally, students may not offer more than one
9. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2301, PHIL 2504, credit of independent study (eg. CGSC 4801 and
PHIL 3104, PHIL 3301, PHIL 3501, PHIL 3502, CGSC 4802) in their total program, including
PHIL 3504, PHIL 3506, PHIL 3530, CGSC 3004; independent study credits taken through other
departments.
10. 2.5 credits in PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, PSYC 2001,
PSYC 2200, and PSYC 2700;
11. 4.5 credits in the specialization:
Cognitive Science with Specialization in
Cognition and Computation
a) 0.5 credit in PSYC 2002; B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
b) 0.5 credit in PSYC at the 2000-level or above; A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(15.5 credits):
c) 2.0 credits in PSYC 3000 [1.0] and
PSYC 3200 [1.0]; 1. 2.0 credits in CGSC 2001, CGSC 2002,
CGSC 3001 and CGSC 3002;
d) 0.5 credit from PSYC 3202 or PSYC 3702;
2. 1.0 credit in CGSC 4908 [1.0];
e) 1.0 credit in PSYC at the 4000-level or above;
3. 1.0 credit in COMP 1005 and COMP 1006;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(4.5 credits): 4. 0.5 credit from COMP 4106 or CGSC 4001;
12. 4.5 credits in free electives. 5. 0.5 credit in LING 1001;
Note: 6. 1.5 credit in LING 2001, LING 2005 and
Normally, students may not offer more than one LING 3505;
credit of independent study (eg. CGSC 4801 and 7. 1.0 credit in PHIL 1301, PHIL 2501 or
CGSC 4802) in their total program, including PHIL 3502;
independent study credits taken through other
departments. 8. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2001, PHIL 2520, or
PHIL 3306;

Cognitive Science with Specialization in 9. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2301, PHIL 2504,
Cognition and Psychology PHIL 3104, PHIL 3301, PHIL 3501, PHIL 3502,
PHIL 3504, PHIL 3506, PHIL 3530, CGSC 3004;
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA 10. 2.5 credits in PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, PSYC 2001,
(15.5 credits): PSYC 2200 and PSYC 2700;
1. 2.0 credits in CGSC 2001, CGSC 2002, 11. 4.5 credits in the specialization:
CGSC 3001 and CGSC 3002; a) 1.0 credit in COMP 1002 and COMP 1805;
2. 1.0 credit in CGSC 4908 [1.0]; b) 2.0 credits in COMP at the 2000-level or
higher;
3. 1.0 credit in COMP 1005 and COMP 1006;
c) 1.5 credits at the 4000-level or above in
4. 0.5 credit from COMP 4106 or CGSC 4001; COMP;
5. 0.5 credit in LING 1001; B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
6. 1.5 credits in LING 2001, LING 2005 and (4.5 credits):
LING 3505; 12. 4.5 credits in free electives.
7. 1.0 credit from PHIL 1301, PHIL 2501 or
PHIL 3502; Note:
Normally, students may not offer more than one
8. 0.5 credit from PHIL 2001, PHIL 2520 or credit of independent study (eg. CGSC 4801 and
PHIL 3306; CGSC 4802) in their total program, including
independent study credits taken through other
departments.
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Communication Studies 5. 3.0 credits from COMM 4000, COMM 4002,

COMM 4003, COMM 4004, COMM 4304,
School of Journalism and Communication COMM 4306, COMM 4307, COMM 4309,
(Faculty of Public Affairs) COMM 4310, COMM 4401, COMM 4402,
310 St. Patrick's Bldg. COMM 4403, COMM 4404, COMM 4409,
COMM 4601, COMM 4602, COMM 4603,
613-520-7408 COMM 4609;
carleton.ca/sjc
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
This section presents the requirements for the (11.0 credits):
programs: 6. 8.0 credits in electives not in communication
• Communication Studies - B.A. Honours studies;
• Communication Studies - B.A. Combined Honours 7. 3.0 credits in free electives.
• Journalism and Communication Studies - B.J.
Combined Honours
• Communication Studies - B.A. General
• Minor in Communication Studies Communication Studies
• Concentrations (for B.A. Honours or B.A. Combined B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
Honours): A. Credits Included in the Communication

Programs
• Image, Politics and Persuasion Studies Major CGPA (7.0 credits):
• Media Industries and Institutions
• Communication and Identity 1. 1.0 credit in COMM 1101 [1.0] or JOUR 1000 [1.0];
2. 2.0 credits in COMM 2001 [1.0] and COMM 2101 [1.0];
A Co-operative Education Option is available within 3. 0.5 credit from COMM 3106, COMM 3108,
the Communication Studies Honours degree (consult COMM 3109;
the Co-operative Education section of this Calendar
for details). 4. 1.5 credits from FYSM 1207 [1.0], COMM 2301,
COMM 2401, COMM 2501, COMM 2504,
COMM 2601, COMM 3001, COMM 3002,
COMM 3301, COMM 3302, COMM 3303,
Graduation Requirements COMM 3308, COMM 3309, COMM 3401,
COMM 3403, COMM 3404, COMM 3405,
In addition to the requirements listed below, students COMM 3407, COMM 3409, COMM 3601,
must satisfy: COMM 3602, COMM 3609;
i) the University regulations (see the Academic 5. 2.0 credits from COMM 4000, COMM 4002,
Regulations of the University section of this COMM 4003, COMM 4004, COMM 4304,
Calendar), COMM 4306, COMM 4307, COMM 4309,
COMM 4310, COMM 4401, COMM 4402,
ii) the Faculty regulations applying to all B.A. students COMM 4403, COMM 4404, COMM 4409,
including those relating to First-Year Seminars COMM 4601, COMM 4602, COMM 4603,
and Breadth requirements (see the Academic COMM 4609;
Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree).
B. Additional Requirements (13.0 credits):
Students should consult with the School of Journalism
and Communication when selecting courses and 6. The requirements from the other discipline
planning their program. must be satisfied;
7. 5.0 credits not in communication studies or the
other discipline;
Program Requirements 8. Sufficient credits in free electives to total 20.0
credits for the program.
Communication Studies
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits) Journalism and Communication Studies
B.J. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(9.0 credits): This program is available only to students registered in
the Bachelor of Journalism program.
1. 1.0 credit in COMM 1101 [1.0] or JOUR 1000 [1.0];
A. Credits Included in the Communication
2. 2.0 credits in COMM 2001 [1.0] and COMM 2101 [1.0]; Studies Major CGPA (7.0 credits):
3. 0.5 credit from: COMM 3106, COMM 3108, 1. 2.0 credits in COMM 2001 [1.0] and COMM 2101 [1.0];
COMM 3109;
2. 0.5 credit from COMM 3106, COMM 3108,
4. 2.5 credits from: FYSM 1207 [1.0], COMM 2301, COMM 3109;
COMM 2401, COMM 2501, COMM 2504,
COMM 2601, COMM 3001, COMM 3002, 3. 2.5 credits from: FYSM 1207 [1.0], COMM 2301,
COMM 3301, COMM 3302, COMM 3303, COMM 2401, COMM 2501, COMM 2504,
COMM 3308, COMM 3309, COMM 3401, COMM 2601, COMM 3001, COMM 3002,
COMM 3403, COMM 3404, COMM 3405, COMM 3301, COMM 3302, COMM 3303,
COMM 3407, COMM 3409, COMM 3601, COMM 3308, COMM 3309, COMM 3401,
COMM 3602, COMM 3609; COMM 3403, COMM 3404, COMM 3405,
COMM 3407, COMM 3409, COMM 3601,
COMM 3602, COMM 3609;

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4. 2.0 credits from COMM 4000, COMM 4002,

COMM 4003, COMM 4004, COMM 4304, Concentrations
COMM 4306, COMM 4307, COMM 4309,
COMM 4310, COMM 4401, COMM 4402, The concentrations described below are open to
COMM 4403, COMM 4404, COMM 4409, all students in Communication Studies Honours or
COMM 4601, COMM 4602, COMM 4603, Combined Honours programs. Only one concentration
COMM 4609. can be taken in a Communication Studies Honours or
B. Credits Included in the Journalism Major Combined Honours program. The maximum number
CGPA (8.0 credits): of Communication Studies credits that can be counted
towards the degree is 12.0 credits for an Honours
5. 7.0 credits in: JOUR 1000 [1.0], JOUR 2201 [1.0], program and 9.0 for a Combined Honours program.
JOUR 2205, JOUR 2501, JOUR 3205 [1.0],
JOUR 3207, JOUR 3208, JOUR 4000 [1.0], Concentration in Image, Politics and
JOUR 4201 [1.0]; Persuasion
6. 1.0 credit from: JOUR 4204, JOUR 4205, JOUR 1. 0.5 credit in COMM 2301;
4206, JOUR 4207, JOUR 4208; 2. 0.5 credit in COMM 3106;
C. Additional Requirements (5.0 credits): 3. 0.5 credit in COMM 3001 or COMM 3002;
7. 1.0 language credit; 4. 2.0 credits in Image, Politics and Persuasion,
Programs

8. 1.0 credit from: HIST 1300 [1.0], HIST 2303 [1.0], including at least 1.0 credit at the 4000-level
HIST 2304 [1.0], HIST 3203, HIST 3204; chosen from: COMM 3301, COMM 3302,
COMM 3303, COMM 3308, COMM 3309,
9. Approved options to make up a total of 20.0 COMM 4000, COMM 4002, COMM 4003,
credits. COMM 4304, COMM 4306, COMM 4307,
COMM 4309, COMM 4310.
Communication Studies
B.A. General (15.0 credits) Concentration in Media Industries and
Institutions
The B.A. (General) in Communication Studies is for
students, in 2nd year or above, who have been previously 1. 0.5 credit in COMM 2401;
in the B.A. (Honours) in Communication Studies. 2. 0.5 credit in COMM 3108;
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (6.0 credits): 3. 0.5 credit in COMM 3001 or COMM 3002;
1. 1.0 credit in COMM 1101 [1.0] or JOUR 1000 [1.0]; 4. 2.0 credits in Media Industries and Institutions,
2. 2.0 credits in COMM 2001 [1.0] and COMM 2101 [1.0]; including at least 1.0 credit at the 4000-level
chosen from: COMM 3401, COMM 3403,
3. 0.5 credit from COMM 3106, COMM 3108, COMM 3404, COMM 3405, COMM 3407,
COMM 3109; COMM 3409, COMM 4000, COMM 4002,
4. 2.5 credits from FYSM 1207 [1.0], COMM 2301, COMM 4401, COMM 4402, COMM 4403,
COMM 2401, COMM 2501, COMM 2504, COMM 4404, COMM 4409.
COMM 2601, COMM 3001, COMM 3002, Concentration in Communication and
COMM 3301, COMM 3302, COMM 3303, Identity
COMM 3308, COMM 3309, COMM 3401,
COMM 3403, COMM 3405, COMM 3407, 1. 0.5 credit in COMM 2601;
COMM 3409, COMM 3601, COMM 3602,
COMM 3609. 2. 0.5 credit in COMM 3109;

B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA 3. 0.5 credit in COMM3001 or COMM 3002;
(9.0 credits): 4. 2.0 credits in Communication and Identity,
5. 7.0 credits in electives not in communication including at least 1.0 credit at the 4000-
studies; level chosen from: COMM 3601, COMM 3602,
COMM 3403, COMM 3609, COMM 4000,
6. 2.0 credits in free electives. COMM 4002, COMM 4003, COMM 4004,
COMM 4601, COMM 4602, COMM 4603,
Minor in Communication Studies COMM 4306, COMM 4609.
This Minor is open to students in B.A Honours and
General programs.
Requirements (4.0 credits)
1. 1.0 credit in COMM 1101 [1.0] or JOUR 1000 [1.0];
2. 1.5 credits in COMM 2101 [1.0]; and one of
COMM 3106, COMM 3108, COMM 3109;
3. 1.5 credit from FYSM 1207 [1.0], COMM 2301,
COMM 2401, COMM 2501, COMM 2504,
COMM 2601, COMM 3001, COMM 3002,
COMM 3301, COMM 3302, COMM 3303,
COMM 3308, COMM 3309, COMM 3401,
COMM 3403, COMM 3404, COMM 3405,
COMM 3407, COMM 3409, COMM 3601,
COMM 3602, COMM 3609;
4. The remaining requirements of the major
discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

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Computer Science Natural Science Electives

This category is defined with the B.Math. programs.
School of Computer Science See the Mathematics Program section of this Calendar
(Faculty of Science) for details.
5302 Herzberg Bldg. Prohibited Courses
613-520-4333 The following courses cannot be used for credit in the
scs.carleton.ca B.C.S. or any Combined Computer Science program:
BUSI 1402, BUSI 2402, ISCI 3000, COMP 1001,
This section presents the requirements for: COMP 1004, COMP 1007, MATH 1009, MATH 1119,
MATH/ECON 1401, MATH/ECON 1402.
• Bachelor of Computer Science Honours
with streams
Software and Computing
Management and Business Systems Program Requirements
Software Engineering Bachelor of Computer Science Honours
Network Computing
Computer and Internet Security (20.0 credits)
Mobile and Social Networking Applications
Computer Game Development All B.C.S. Honours students must be registered in one

Programs
Biomedical Computing of the following streams:
Psychology
Law Computer Science
• Bachelor of Computer Science Major Software and Computing Stream
• Chemistry and Computer Science - B.Sc. Combined B.C.S. Honours (20.0 credits)
Honours
• Computer Science and Mathematics - B.Math. A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
Combined Honours (9.0 credits):
• Minor in Computer Science
1. 7.0 credits in COMP 1405, COMP 1805,
The Co-operative Education Option is available in COMP 1406, COMP 2003, COMP 2401,
Computer Science. See the Co-operative Education COMP 2402, COMP 2404, COMP 2805,
section of this Calendar for details. COMP 3000, COMP 3004, COMP 3005,
COMP 3007, COMP 3804, and COMP 4905;
2. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 2000-level or above;
Graduation Requirements 3. 1.5 credits in COMP at the 4000-level;
In addition to the requirements listed below, students B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
must satisfy the University regulations common to all (11.0 credits):
undergraduate students (see the Academic Regulations 4. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007, MATH 1104;
of the University section of this Calendar).
5. 0.5 credit from MATH 2007, MATH 2107,
Students should consult with the School when planning MATH 3101;
their program and selecting courses.
6. 0.5 credit from STAT 2507 or STAT 2605;
7. 0.5 credit in COMP or MATH electives at the
Course Categories 2000-level or above;
8. 5.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
The following categories of courses are used in defining or Science or Business;
the program requirements in Computer Science. 9. 3.5 credits in free electives.
Computer Science (COMP)
In addition to the courses with subject code COMP, Computer Science
the following courses offered by the Sprott School of Management and Business Systems
Business, the Faculty of Engineering and Design, and the Stream
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are relevant to the B.C.S. Honours (20.0 credits)
B.C.S. program and the Combined Honours programs. A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
These courses are counted as Computer Science credits in (9.5 credits):
B.C.S., Minor in Computer Science and Combined Honours
program requirements: BUSI 2300, BUSI 2400, BUSI 4400, 1. 7.0 credits in COMP 1405, COMP 1805,
BUSI 4402, BUSI 4406, BUSI 4407, SYSC 3303, SYSC 4005, COMP 1406, COMP 2003, COMP 2401,
SYSC 4106, SYSC 4507, and CCDP 2000. COMP 2402, COMP 2404, COMP 2805,
COMP 3000, COMP 3004, COMP 3005,
Approved Arts or Social Sciences or Science or COMP 3007, COMP 3804, and COMP 4905;
Business
All courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social 2. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 2000-level or above;
Sciences, the Faculty of Public Affairs, and the Sprott 3. 1.5 credits in COMP at the 4000-level;
School of Business. In Science, only courses in BIOL,
BIOC, CHEM, ENSC, ERTH, FOOD, NSCI PHYS and ISCI. 4. 0.5 credit in BUSI 2300;
This excludes all courses in COMP, MATH, and STAT. B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
Also excluded are courses in the Prohibited Courses (10.5 credits):
category.
5. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1104;
6. 0.5 credit from MATH 2007, MATH 2107,
MATH 3101;
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7. 0.5 credit in STAT 2507; B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(10.5 credits):
8. 1.0 credit in:
5. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007, MATH 1104;
a) BUSI 1003 and 0.5 credit in BUSI at the
2000-level, or 6. 0.5 credit from MATH 2007, MATH 2107,
MATH 3101;
b) BUSI 1001 and BUSI 1002;
7. 0.5 credit from STAT 2507, STAT 2605;
9. 1.5 credits in BUSI 2101, BUSI 2503, and
BUSI 3402; 8. 5.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
or Science or Business Electives;
10. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0];
9. 3.5 credits in free electives.
11. 1.5 credit in BUSI at the 3000-level or above;
12. 0.5 credit in COMP or MATH electives at the Computer Science
2000-level or above; Computer and Internet Security Stream
13. 3.0 credits in free electives. B.C.S. Honours (20.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(9.5 credits):
Computer Science 1. 7.0 credits in COMP 1405, COMP 1805,
Programs

Software Engineering Stream COMP 1406, COMP 2003, COMP 2401,

B.C.S. Honours (20.0 credits) COMP 2402, COMP 2404, COMP 2805,
COMP 3000, COMP 3004, COMP 3005,
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA COMP 3007, COMP 3804, and COMP 4905;
(9.5 credits):
2. 2.0 credits in COMP 2405, COMP 3203,
1. 7.0 credits in COMP 1405, COMP 1805, COMP 4108, COMP 4109;
COMP 1406, COMP 2003, COMP 2401,
COMP 2402, COMP 2404, COMP 2805, 3. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 4000-level;
COMP 3000, COMP 3004, COMP 3005, B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
COMP 3007, COMP 3804, and COMP 4905; (10.5 credits)
2. 0.5 credit in COMP 2405; 4. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007, MATH 1104;
3. 1.5 credits in SYSC 3303, COMP 4004 and 5. 0.5 credit from MATH 2007, MATH 2107,
SYSC 4106; MATH 3101;
4. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 4000-level; 6. 0.5 credit from STAT 2507, STAT 2605;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA 7. 5.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
(10.5 credits): or Science or Business Electives;
5. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007, MATH 1104; 8. 3.5 credits in free electives.
6. 0.5 credit from MATH 2007, MATH 2107, and
MATH 3101;
Computer Science
7. 0.5 credit from STAT 2507, STAT 2605;
Mobile and Social Networking Applications
8. 0.5 credit in COMP or MATH electives at the Stream
2000-level or above; B.C.S. Honours (20.0 credits)
9. 5.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
or Science or Business Electives; (10.0 credits):
10. 3.0 credits in free electives. 1. 7.0 credits in COMP 1405, COMP 1805,
COMP 1406, COMP 2003, COMP 2401,
COMP 2402, COMP 2404, COMP 2805,
Computer Science COMP 3000, COMP 3004, COMP 3005,
Network Computing Stream COMP 3007, COMP 3804, and COMP 4905;
B.C.S. Honours (20.0 credits) 2. 2.0 credits in COMP 1601, COMP 2601,
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA COMP 3601, and COMP 4601;
(9.5 credits): 3. 1.0 credit in COMP at the 4000-level;
1. 7.0 credits in COMP 1405, COMP 1805, B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
COMP 1406, COMP 2003, COMP 2401, (10.0 credits);
COMP 2402, COMP 2404, COMP 2805,
COMP 3000, COMP 3004, COMP 3005, 4. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007, MATH 1104
COMP 3007, COMP 3804, and COMP 4905;
5. 0.5 credit from MATH 2007, MATH 2107 and
2. 1.0 credit in COMP 2405 and COMP 3203; MATH 3101;
3. 1.0 credit from COMP 4001, COMP 4009, 6. 0.5 credit from STAT 2507 or STAT 2605;
COMP 4104, COMP 4108, COMP 4203, and
COMP 4804; 7. 5.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
or Science or Business Electives;
4. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 4000-level;
8. 3.0 credits in free electives.

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Computer Science Psychology Stream

Computer Game Development Stream B.C.S. Honours (20.0 credits)
B.C.S. Honours (20.0 credits) A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits):
(10.0 credits): 1. 7.0 credits in COMP 1405,
1. 7.0 credits in COMP 1405, COMP 1805, COMP 1805, COMP 1406, COMP 2003,
COMP 1406, COMP 2003, COMP 2401, COMP 2401, COMP 2402, COMP 2404,
COMP 2402, COMP 2404, COMP 2805, COMP 2805,COMP 3000, COMP 3004,
COMP 3000, COMP 3004, COMP 3005, COMP 3005, COMP 3007, COMP 3804, and
COMP 3007, COMP 3804, and COMP 4905; COMP 4905;

2. 2.0 credits in COMP 1501, COMP 2501, 2. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 2000-level or above;
COMP 3501, and COMP 4501; 3. 1.5 credits in COMP at the 4000-level;
3. 1.0 credit in COMP at the 4000-level or above; B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (11.0 credits):
(10.0 credits): 4. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007, MATH 1104;
4. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007, MATH 1104; 5. 0.5 credit from MATH 2007, MATH 2107, MATH

Programs
5. 0.5 credit from MATH 2007, MATH 2107, and 3101;
MATH 3101; 6. 0.5 credit in STAT 2507;
6. 0.5 credit from STAT 2507, STAT 2605; 7. 1.0 credit in PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002;
7. 5.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences 8. 2.0 credits in PSYC 2001, PSYC 2100, PSYC 2700,
or Science or Business Electives; and PSYC 2800;
8. 3.0 credits in free electives. 9. 1.0 credit in PSYC at the 3000-level or above;
10. 0.5 credit from PSYC 3102, PSYC 3105 or
Computer Science PSYC 3702;
Biomedical Computing Stream 11. 1.0 credit in PSYC 4800 and PSYC 4805;
B.C.S. Honours (20.0 credits) 12. 0.5 credit in COMP or MATH electives at the
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA 2000-level or above;
(9.0 credits):
13. 3.0 credits in free electives.
1. 7.0 credits in: COMP 1405, COMP 1805,
COMP 1406, COMP 2003, COMP 2401,
COMP 2402, COMP 2404, COMP 2805, Computer Science
COMP 3000, COMP 3004, COMP 3005,
COMP 3007,COMP 3804, and COMP 4905; Law Stream
B.C.S. Honours (20.0 credits)
2. 1.0 credit in COMP 3308 and COMP 4804;
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
3. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 4000-level; (9.0 credits):
4. 0.5 credit from COMP 4300 or COMP 4308; 1. 7.0 credits in COMP 1405, COMP 1805,
COMP 1406, COMP 2003, COMP 2401,
B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA COMP 2402, COMP 2404, COMP 2805,
(11.0 credits): COMP 3000, COMP 3004, COMP 3005,
5. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007, MATH 1104; COMP 3007, COMP 3804, and COMP 4905;
6. 0.5 credit from MATH 2007, MATH 2107, 2. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 2000-level or above;
MATH 3101;
3. 1.5 credits in COMP at the 4000-level;
7. 0.5 credit from STAT 2507, STAT 2605;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
8. 0.5 credit in COMP or MATH electives at the (11.0 credits):
2000-level or above;
4. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007, MATH 1104;
9. 2.0 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, BIOL 2104,
and BIOL 2600; 5. 0.5 credit from MATH 2007, MATH 2107,
MATH 3101;
10. 0.5 credit from BIOL 3104 or BIOL 3609;
11. 2.0 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002, 6. 0.5 credit in STAT 2507;
CHEM 2203, and CHEM 2204; 7. 1.0 credit in LAWS 1000;
12. 1.0 credit in BIOC 2200 and BIOC 3101; 8. 1.0 credit in LAWS 2201 and LAWS 2202;
13. 3.0 credits in free electives. 9. 1.0 credit from LAWS 2301, LAWS 2302,
LAWS 2501, LAWS 2502;
10. 3.0 credits from LAWS 3003, LAWS 3005,
Computer Science LAWS 3201, LAWS 3202, LAWS 3203,
LAWS 3205, LAWS 3206, LAWS 3207,
LAWS 3303, LAWS 3304, LAWS 3501,
LAWS 3502, LAWS 3800, LAWS 4202,
LAWS 4204, LAWS 4209, LAWS 4302,
LAWS 4901, and LAWS 4902;
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11. 0.5 credit in COMP or MATH electives at the 8. 0.5 credit from PHYS 1003 or PHYS 1007;
2000-level or above;
9. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
12. 2.5 credits in free electives. Social Sciences or Business;
10. 1.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences
or Business;
Computer Science
B.C.S. Major (20.0 credits) 11. 1.0 credit in free electives.
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA Computer Science and Mathematics
(7.5 credits): B.Math. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
1. 6.0 credits in COMP 1405, COMP 1805, Students must register in one of the two streams below,
COMP 1406, COMP 2003, COMP 2401, each of which adds 5.0 credits to the Major CGPA.
COMP 2402, COMP 2404, COMP 2805,
COMP 3000, COMP 3004, COMP 3005, and A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
COMP 3007; (15.0 credits):
1. 4.0 credits in MATH 1002 [1.0], MATH 1107,
2. 1.0 credit in COMP at the 3000-level or above; MATH 2107, MATH 2000 [1.0], and
3. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 4000-level; MATH 2100 [1.0];
Programs

B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA 2. 5.5 credits in COMP 1405, COMP 1406,
(12.5 credits): COMP 2401, COMP 2402, COMP 2003,
COMP 2404, COMP 3004, COMP 3000,
4. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007, MATH 1104; COMP 3005, COMP 3804, and COMP 3805;
5. 0.5 credit from STAT 2507, STAT 2605; 3. 0.5 credit in MATH 4905 or COMP 4905;
6. 0.5 credit in Mathematics and Statistics at the and for the concentration in Computing Theory and
2000-level or above; Numerical Methods:
7. 1.0 credit in COMP or MATH electives at the 4. 2.5 credits in MATH 2454, STAT 2655;
2000-level or above; MATH 3801, MATH 3806, and COMP 4804;
8. 5.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences 5. 0.5 credit from MATH 3001, MATH 3002,
or Science or Business Electives; MATH 3057, or MATH 3008;
9. 4.5 credits in free electives. 6. 1.0 credit from MATH 4801, MATH 4802,
MATH 4803, MATH 4805, MATH 4806,
or MATH 4808;
Chemistry and Computer Science 7. 1.0 credit in COMP at the 3000-level or above;
B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
and for the concentration in Statistics and Computing:
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(13.0 credits): 4. 2.5 credits in MATH 2454, STAT 2559,
STAT 2655, STAT 3558, and STAT 3559;
1. 5.5 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002,
CHEM 2103, CHEM 2203, CHEM 2206, 5. 0.5 credit from STAT 3506, STAT 3553;
CHEM 2501, CHEM 3101, CHEM 3102,
CHEM 3106, CHEM 3503, and CHEM 4406; 6. 1.0 credit in STAT at the 4000-level;
2. 1.0 credit in BIOC 3101 and (BIOC 3102 or 7. 1.0 credit in COMP at the 4000-level;
BIOC 3008); B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
3. 5.0 credits in COMP 1005, COMP 1006; (5.0 credits):
COMP 2001, COMP 2002, COMP 2003, 8. 4.0 credits not in MATH, STAT, or COMP,
COMP 2004, COMP 3000, COMP 3004, consisting of:
COMP 3804, and COMP 3806;
a) 1.0 credit in Natural Science electives;
4. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 4000-level;
b) 2.0 credits in Approved Arts or Social
5. 1.0 credit from: Sciences or Business;
a) CHEM 4908 [1.0] c) 1.0 credit at the 2000-level or higher in
or Natural Science electives or in Approved
Arts and Social Sciences;
b) COMP 4905 and 0.5 credit in COMP at the
4000-level; 9. 1.0 credit in free electives.
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA Minor in Computer Science
(7.0 credits): Requirements (4.0 credits):
6. 3.0 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, 1. 2.5 credits in COMP 1005, COMP 1006,
MATH 1005 or MATH 2007, MATH 2008, COMP 2001, COMP 2002, and COMP 2004;
MATH 2107, MATH 2108;
2. 1.0 credit from: COMP 1805 and/or COMP at the
7. 1.0 credit in BIOL 1003 and BIOL 2200; 2000-level or above;

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3. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 3000-level or above;

4. The remaining requirements of the major
discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

Programs

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Criminology and Criminal Justice Program Requirements

Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice Criminology and Criminal Justice
(Faculty of Public Affairs) B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
C562 Loeb Bldg.
613-520-2588 Students in the B.A. Honours program choose to follow
carleton.ca/criminology one of the three following concentrations. The selection
must take place before second year status is achieved.
This section presents the requirements for:
CCJ with Concentration in Law
• CCJ with Concentration in Law - B.A. Honours B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
• CCJ with Concentration in Psychology - B.A.
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA:
Honours (14.0 credits):
• CCJ with Concentration in Sociology - B.A.
Honours 1. 0.5 credit in CRCJ 1000;
• CCJ with Concentration in Law - B.A. General
• CCJ with Concentration in Psychology - B.A. 2. 3.0 credits in LAWS 1000 [1.0], LAWS 2301,
General LAWS 2302, LAWS 2908, LAWS 3908;
• CCJ with Concentration in Sociology - B.A.
Programs

3. 0.5 credit from: LAWS 3305, LAWS 3306 or

General LAWS 3308;
• Field Placement Practicum
• Carleton/Algonquin Articulation Agreement - B.A. 4. 1.0 credit in LAWS at the 2000-level or higher;
General
5. 1.5 credits in LAWS at the 3000-level or higher;
6. 2.0 credits in PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, PSYC 2400,
Graduation Requirements PSYC 3402;
7. 1.0 credit from: (SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002) or
In addition to the requirements listed below, students SOCI 1003 [1.0];
must satisfy: 8. 1.0 credit in: SOCI 2445 and SOCI 2450;
i) the University regulations (see the Academic 9. 0.5 credit from: SOCI 3400 or SOCI 3410;
Regulations of the University section of this
Calendar), 10. 1.0 credit in CRCJ 3001 and CRCJ 3002;
ii) the common regulations applying to all B.A. students 11. 1.0 credit from: CRCJ 3901 [1.0] or Approved
including those relating to First-Year Seminars. The CCJ Electives at the 3000-level;
B.A. Breadth requirement is waived for students in 12. 1.0 credit from: CRCJ 4908 [1.0], CRCJ 4001,
Criminology and Criminal Justice (see Academic CRCJ 4002, or Approved CCJ Electives at the
Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree). 4000-level;
Students should consult with the Institute when B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
selecting courses and planning their program. (6.0 credits):
13. 5.0 credits in electives, not in Approved CCJ
electives;
Admission to CCJ by Transfer and General
Degree Availability 14. 1.0 credits in free electives.
Notes:
Admission to Criminology and Criminal Justice with 1. The course CRCJ 3901 may not be repeated.
advanced standing and transfer within the B.A to
CCJ by change of major is limited. Students require a 2. See note entitled Maximum Number of CCJ
minimum overall CGPA of 7.5 and will be admitted to Credits above the Program Requirements section,
the Honours program. Access to the General degree is regarding the maximum permissible Criminology
limited to CCJ Honours registered students who apply credits for your program.
to transfer and to Algonquin College students governed
by the Articulation Agreement noted below.
CCJ with Concentration in Psychology
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
Maximum Number of CCJ Credits A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(14.0 credits):
The total number of Criminology and Criminal Justice 1. 0.5 credit in CRCJ 1000;
credits in the B.A. and B.A. (Honours) program may not
exceed 11.5 (B.A. General) and 15.0 (B.A. Honours). This is 2. 2.0 credits in: LAWS 1000 [1.0], LAWS 2301,
the sum of credits used in the Major and Concentration LAWS 2302;
PLUS free electives chosen from the list of Approved
CCJ electives. Consult the Institute if clarification is 3. 0.5 credit from: LAWS 3305,
required. LAWS 3306,LAWS 3308;
4. 3.0 credits in: PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002,
PSYC 2400, PSYC 3402, PSYC 3000 [1.0];
5. 1.0 credit from (PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002) or
PSYC 2000 [1.0];
6. 1.0 credit in PSYC at the 2000-level or higher;

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7. 0.5 credit in PSYC at the 3000-level or higher; 3. See note entitled Maximum Number of CCJ
Credits above the Program Requirements section
8. 1.0 credit from: (SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002) or regarding the maximum permissible Criminology
SOCI 1003 [1.0]; credits for your program.
9. 1.0 credit in: SOCI 2445 and SOCI 2450;
10. 0.5 credit from: SOCI 3400 or SOCI 3410;
Program Requirements for
11. 1.0 credit in CRCJ 3002 and CRCJ 3003;
Criminology and Criminal Justice
12. 1.0 credit from: CRCJ 3901[1.0] or Approved
CCJ Electives at the 3000-level; B.A. General (15.0 credits)
13. 1.0 credit from: CRCJ 4908 [1.0], CRCJ 4001, Students in the B.A. General program choose to follow
CRCJ 4002, or Approved CCJ Electives at the one of the three following concentrations. The selection
4000-level; must take place before second year status is achieved.
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(6.0 credits): CCJ with Concentration in Law
B.A. General (15.0 credits)
14. 5.0 credits in electives, not in Approved CCJ A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA:
electives; (10.5 credits):

Programs
15. 1.0 credits in free electives. 1. 0.5 credit in CRCJ 1000;

Note: 2. 2.0 credits in LAWS 1000 [1.0], LAWS 2301,

LAWS 2302;
See note entitled Maximum Number of CCJ
Credits above the Program Requirements section, 3. 0.5 credit from: LAWS 3305, LAWS 3306 or
regarding the maximum permissible Criminology LAWS 3308;
credits for your program. 4. 2.0 credits in LAWS at the 2000-level or higher;
5. 2.0 credits in PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, PSYC 2400,
CCJ with Concentration in Sociology PSYC 3402;
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits) 6. 1.0 credit from: (SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002) or
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA: SOCI 1003 [1.0];
(13.5 credits):
7. 1.0 credit in SOCI 2445 and SOCI 2450;
1. 0.5 credit in CRCJ 1000;
8. 0.5 credit from: SOCI 3400 or SOCI 3410;
2. 2.0 credits in: LAWS 1000 [1.0], LAWS 2301, 9. 1.0 credit from: CRCJ 3901 [1.0] or Approved
LAWS 2302; CCJ Electives at the 3000-level;
3. 0.5 credit from: LAWS 3305, LAWS 3306 or B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
LAWS 3308; (4.5 credits):
4. 2.0 credits in: PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, 10. 3.5 credits in electives, not in Approved CCJ
PSYC 2400, and PSYC 3402; electives;
5. 1.0 credit from: (SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002) or 11. 1.0 credits in free electives.
SOCI 1003 [1.0];
Note:
6. 2.0 credits in SOCI 2001, SOCI 2002, SOCI 2445,
SOCI 2450; See note entitled Maximum Number of CCJ Credits
above the Program Requirements section regarding
7. 0.5 credit from: SOCI 3400 or SOCI 3410; the maximum permissible Criminology credits for
8. 1.0 credit in SOCI at the 2000-level or higher; your program.
9. 1.0 credit in SOCI at the 3000-level or higher;
10. 1.0 credit from CRCJ 3001 and CRCJ 3003; CCJ with Concentration in Psychology
B.A. General (15.0 credits)
11. 1.0 credit from: CRCJ 3901 [1.0] or Approved
CCJ Electives at the 3000-level; A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(11.0 credits):
12. 1.0 credit from: CRCJ 4908 [1.0], CRCJ 4001,
CRCJ 4002, or Approved CCJ Electives at the 1. 0.5 credit in CRCJ 1000;
4000-level; 2. 2.0 credits in LAWS 1000 [1.0] and LAWS 2301,
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA LAWS 2302;
(6.5 credits):
3. 0.5 credit from: LAWS 3305, LAWS 3306 or
13. 5.0 credits in electives, not in Approved CCJ LAWS 3308;
electives;
4. 2.0 credits in PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, PSYC 2400,
14. 1.5 credits in free electives. and PSYC 3402;
5. 1.0 credit from (PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002) or
Notes for all Concentrations: PSYC 2000 [1.0];
1. Registration in the Honours Research Project 6. 1.5 credits in PSYC at the 2000-level or higher;
CRCJ 4908 requires a Major CGPA of at least 10.00.
2. For the Concentration in Sociology, SOCI 2005 [1.0]
or SOCI 3005 is highly recommended.
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7. 1.0 credit from: (SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002) or to register for the Field Placement. Allocation of Field
SOCI 1003 [1.0]; Placements will be determined by the Field Placement
Coordinator.
8. 1.0 credit in: SOCI 2445 and SOCI 2450;
Students wishing to register for a Field Placement
9. 0.5 credit from: SOCI 3400 or SOCI 3410; Practicum must apply to the Institute no later than
10. 1.0 credit from: CRCJ 3901 [1.0] or Approved May 1 of their second year. Applications are available
CCJ Electives at the 3000-level; at carleton.ca/criminology after January 1. If granted
permission, students will then register in CRCJ 3901
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA [1.0] during registration. Students in the B.A. Honours
(4.0 credits): program may receive permission to complete a 2.0
credit placement, in which case they will also register
11. 3.5 credits in electives, not in Approved CCJ in CRCJ 3902 [1.0].
electives;
12. 0.5 credit in free electives. Course Categories for Criminology and
Note: Criminal Justice
See note entitled Maximum Number of CCJ
Credits above the Program Requirements section Approved CCJ Electives
regarding the maximum permissible Criminology
credits for your program. Criminology
Programs

CRCJ 3902 [1.0]

Law
CCJ with Concentration in Sociology LAWS 3006, LAWS 3307, LAWS 4302, LAWS 4303,
B.A. General (15.0 credits) LAWS 4304, LAWS 4305, LAWS 4306, LAWS 4307,
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA: LAWS 4308, LAWS 4309, LAWS 4504
(10.5 credits):
Psychology
1. 0.5 credit in CRCJ 1000; PSYC 3102, PSYC 3204, PSYC 3403, PSYC 3405,
PSYC 3507, PSYC 3604, PSYC 4402, PSYC 4403,
2. 2.0 credits in: LAWS 1000 [1.0], LAWS 2301, PSYC 4404
LAWS 2302;
Sociology
3. 0.5 credit from: LAWS 3305, LAWS 3306 or SOCI 3055, SOCI 3420, SOCI 3450, SOCI 4055,
LAWS 3308; SOCI 4410, SOCI 4420, SOCI 4430
4. 2.0 credits in: PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, Notes
PSYC 2400, PSYC 3402; 1. Each of the courses LAWS 3305, LAWS 3306,
5. 1.0 credit from: (SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002) or LAWS 3308, SOCI 3400, and SOCI 3410 may be
SOCI 1003 [1.0]; used as an elective if it has not been used to
satisfy a Major requirement and student does not
6. 2.0 credits in SOCI 2001, SOCI 2002, SOCI 2445, exceed maximum number of courses allowed in the
SOCI 2450; Major and Concentration.
7. 0.5 credit from: SOCI 3400 or SOCI 3410; 2. The total number of Criminology and Criminal
Justice courses in the B.A. and B.A. (Honours)
8. 1.0 credit in SOCI at the 2000-level or higher; program may not exceed 11.5 (B.A.) and 15.0 (B.A.
9. 1.0 credit from: CRCJ 3901[1.0] or Approved Honours). Consult the Institute if clarification is
CCJ Electives at the 3000-level; required.
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA 3. Students may request permission to offer courses
(4.5 credits): towards the Major which are not listed as
electives, including those offered by the Criminal
10. 3.5 credits in electives, not in Approved CCJ Justice and Social Policy Summer School, as
electives; well as special topics courses offered from time
11. 1.0 credits in free electives. to time by the Institute or Departments of Law,
Psychology and Sociology. Students should consult
Note: the Institute for a listing of courses approved as
alternative electives.
See note entitled Maximum Number of CCJ Credits
above the Program Requirements section regarding
the maximum permissible Criminology credits for
your program.

Field Placement Practicum

The Field Placement Practicum (CRCJ 3901) is offered
at the 3000-level to students in CCJ programs. Students
complete a 1.0 (or 2.0) credit Field Placement Practicum
course during the fall/winter session. To be eligible for
the Practicum students must have completed at least
9.0 credits by May 1, including all of the 1000- and
2000-level requirements in the Major CGPA. Enrolment
is restricted. A floating cutoff will be used to identify
the students with the highest Major CGPA over those
required courses, who may then receive permission

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Carleton University/Algonquin College

Articulation Agreement
B.A. General (Carleton)/Police Foundations
(Algonquin)
An articulation agreement between Carleton University
and Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
permits graduates with a Diploma in Police Foundations
from Algonquin College to apply for admission into
the B.A. program at Carleton University. Successful
applicants will be granted 5.0 credits on admission
towards the completion of a B.A. in either Criminology,
or Law, or Psychology, or Sociology.
To be eligible for admission according to this Articulation
Agreement, students must have completed the Diploma
in Police Foundations at Algonquin College with a
B average (Algonquin GPA of 3.0). They will then be

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considered for admission to a B.A. General program at
Carleton in either Criminology, or Law, or Psychology,
or Sociology.
Normal course transfer credits:
2.0 credits in Law; 2.0 credits in Sociology, 0.5 in Political
Science and 0.5 in Psychology.
Further information may be obtained from the
Undergraduate Supervisor or Coordinator of the
appropriate B.A. program.

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Directed Interdisciplinary Studies proposed pattern of study, the credits described above,
or variations subsequently agreed to by the Committee,
Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies become a requirement for completion of the degree.
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
2202 Dunton Tower (14.0 credits):
613-520-2600 ext.1750 Part A (4.5 credits):
carleton.ca/iis/programs-of-study/directed-
interdisciplinary-studies 1. 1.0 credit that addresses the temporal dimension
of human societies, analyzing times before the
current era, and societies other than our own;
This section presents the requirements for:
2. 1.0 credit that addresses the artifacts of the
• Directed Interdisciplinary Studies – B.A. Honours imagination, in literature and other forms, that
• Directed Interdisciplinary Studies – B.A. General addresses the life of the imagination and the
culture;
3. 1.0 credit that addresses the understanding of
Graduation Requirements social and/or natural processes, and the ways in
which that understanding is obtained in science
In addition to the requirements listed below, students and Social Sciences;
Programs

must satisfy:
4. 1.0 credit that addresses matters of human values,
i) the University regulations (see the Academic ethics and social responsibilities;
Regulations of the University section of this
Calendar), 5. 0.5 credit in DIST 3901;

ii) the common regulations applying to all B.A. students Part B (9.5 credits):
including those relating to First-Year Seminars and 6. 9.5 credits as proposed by the student and
Breadth requirements (see Academic Regulations approved by the committee including:
for the Bachelor of Arts Degree).
a) 1.0 credit in DIST 4908 [1.0] Honours Project;
Students should consult with the Institute when
selecting courses and planning their program. b) At least 4.0 credits in one discipline;
c) At least 3.0 credits at the 4000-level or
higher;
Program Requirements B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(6.0 credits):
General Information 7. 6.0 credits in free electives.
The degree of Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary
Studies is pursued by means of a plan of study Directed Interdisciplinary Studies
proposed by the student, in an area of special interest B.A. General (15.0 credits)
that the student defines, drawing courses from several
disciplines to develop a theme not possible within Students applying for the B.A. General program in
existing programs. Directed Interdisciplinary Studies must complete the
prescribed application form, available from the Institute
1. Prior to submitting a formal application, students are of Interdisciplinary Studies office, or online. They are
required to consult with the Program Co-ordinator required to list 4.5 credits which meet the requirements
for assistance in working out a suitable pattern of listed in Part A below, and 5.5 credits which meet the
courses. requirements listed in Part B below. The credits in Part B
2. To allow time for adequate appraisal by the must be related to a significant theme or field of interest
Committee, the proposal should be submitted as and fit into a coherent pattern. On acceptance of the
early as possible before the year of entry to the proposed pattern of study, the credits described above,
program (by May 1 for September registration and or variations subsequently agreed to by the Committee,
by November 1 for January registration). become a requirement for completion of the degree.
3. Students may apply for admission to the program A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
before completion of their first 5.0 credits and must (10.0 credits):
apply before they begin their last 5.0 credits towards Part A (4.5 credits):
the degree.
1. 1.0 credit that addresses the temporal dimension
4. Normally, 3.0 credits in Part B of the degree program of human societies, analyzing times before the
are to be included among the last 5.0 credits taken current era, and societies other than our own;
towards the degree.
2. 1.0 credit that addresses the artifacts of the
imagination, in literature and other forms, or
Directed Interdisciplinary Studies that addresses the life of the imagination and
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits) the culture;
Students applying for the B.A. (Honours) program in 3. 1.0 credit that addresses the understanding of
Directed Interdisciplinary Studies must complete the social and/or natural processes, and the ways in
prescribed application form, available from the Institute which that understanding is obtained in science
of Interdisciplinary Studies office, or online. They are and Social Sciences;
required to list 4.5 credits which meet the requirements
listed in Part A below, and 9.5 credits which meet the 4. 1.0 credit that addresses matters of human
requirements listed in Part B below, and which include values, ethics and social responsibilities;
the Honours project (DIST 4908). The credits in Part B
must be related to a significant theme or field of interest 5. 0.5 credit in DIST 3901;
and fit into a coherent pattern. On acceptance of the
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Part B (5.5 credits):

6. 5.5 credits as proposed by the student and
approved by the committee including: at least
1.0 credit at the 3000-level;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(5.0 credits):
7. 5.0 credits in free electives.

Programs

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Earth Sciences • Science Continuation Courses

• Science Geography
Department of Earth Sciences • Science Psychology
(Faculty of Science) • Approved Arts or Social Science
2125 Herzberg Bldg. • Free Elective
613-520-5633
earthsci.carleton.ca Program Requirements
This section presents the requirements for:
• Earth Sciences – B.Sc. Honours
Earth Sciences
• Earth Sciences with Concentration in Vertebrate B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)
Paleontology and Paleoecology - B.Sc. Honours A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
• Earth Sciences with Concentration in Resource (11.0 credits):
Economics - B.Sc. Honours
• Earth Sciences – B.Sc. Major 1. 1.0 credit in ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009;
• Earth Sciences – B.Sc. General 2. 3.5 credits in ERTH 2102, ERTH 2104, ERTH
• Earth Sciences and Physical Geography – B.Sc. 2105, ERTH 2312, ERTH 2314, ERTH 2406,
Combined Honours ERTH 2802;
Programs

• Earth Sciences and Geography: Concentration in

Terrain Science – B.Sc. Combined Honours 3. 0.5 credit in ERTH 3203 or ERTH 3206; (See
• Biology and Earth Sciences – B.Sc. Combined Note below)
Honours 4. 3.0 credits from (ERTH 3003 or ERTH 3206),
• Chemistry and Earth Sciences – B.Sc. Combined ERTH 3204, ERTH 3205, ERTH 3207, ERTH
Honours 3405, ERTH 3806; (See Note, below)
• Minor in Earth Sciences: Earth Resources and
Processes 5. 2.0 credits in ERTH at the 4000-level;
The B.Sc. Honours in Earth Sciences and the B.Sc. Major 6. 1.0 credit in ERTH 4908 [1.0], or (ERTH 4909
in Earth Sciences are available with a Minor in Business. and 0.5 credit in ERTH at the 4000-level);
Consult the Business program section for admission and B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
program requirements. (9.0 credits):
The Co-operative Education option is available in Earth 7. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1107;
Sciences. See the Co-operative Education section of this
Calendar for details. 8. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and 1002) or (CHEM
1005 and CHEM 1006);
9. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004) or
Graduation Requirements (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008);
10. 0.5 credit in BIOL 1004;
In addition to the requirements listed below, students
must satisfy: 11. 0.5 credit in COMP;

i) the University regulations (see the Academic 12. 0.5 credit in STAT 2507;
Regulations of the University section of this 13. 0.5 credit in GEOM 2007;
Calendar),
14. 1.0 credit in Science Continuation Courses (not
ii) the Faculty regulations applying to all B.Sc. students ERTH);
including those relating to First-Year Seminar,
Science Continuation and Breadth requirements 15. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
(see the Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Social Science electives;
Science Degree). 16. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Science
Students should consult with the department, school or electives;
committee responsible for their program when planning 17. 1.0 credit in free electives.
their program and selecting courses.
Notes:
1. For Item 3 above, ERTH 3203 is required if
Course Categories for Earth Sciences prerequisite conditions are met.
Programs 2. For Item 4 above, ERTH 3206 may be used only if it
has not already been used to fulfil the requirement
The program descriptions below make use of the for Item 3.
following course categories that are defined in the 3. For BIOL 1004, Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or
Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science equivalent) is required.
Degree section of this Calendar.
4. For Items 14-17, students admitted to the Minor
• Science Faculty Electives in Business should substitute the requirements
• Advanced Science Faculty Electives for the Minor. See the Business section of this
Calendar.

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Earth Sciences with Concentration in 7. 3.0 credits from BIOL 3104, BIOL 3501, (BIOL
Resource Economics 3601 or BIOL 3602), BIOL 3605, BIOL 3609, BIOL
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits) 3611, BIOL 3802, BIOL 4500, GEOM 3002, GEOG
3102, GEOG 3104, ERTH 2401, ERTH 3806,
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA ERTH 4005, ERTH 4305, ERTH 4306, ERTH
(11.0 credits): 4403;
1. 1.0 credit in ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009; B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
2. 3.5 credits in ERTH 2102, ERTH 2104, ERTH (9.5 credits):
2105, ERTH 2312, ERTH 2314, ERTH 2406, 8. 2.5 credits in BIOL 1103, BIOL 1104, MATH
ERTH 2802; 1007, MATH 1107, PHYS 1007;
3. 0.5 credit in ERTH 3203 or ERTH 3206 (See 9. 1.0 credits in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or
Note 1 below); (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006);
4. 3.0 credits from (ERTH 3003 or ERTH 3206), 10. 2.0 credits in BIOL 2001, BIOL 2104, BIOL 2600,
ERTH 3204, ERTH 3205, ERTH 3207, ERTH STAT 2507;
3405, ERTH 3806 (See Note below);
11. 0.5 credit Science Faculty Electives;
5. 0.5 credit in ERTH 4303 or ERTH 4306;
12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
6. 1.5 credit in ERTH at the 4000-level;

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Social Sciences Electives;
7. 1.0 credit in ERTH 4908 or (ERTH 4909 and 0.5 13. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
credit ERTH at the 4000-level);
14. 1.5 credits in free electives.
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(9.0 credits):
8. 3.5 credits in ECON 1000 [1.0], ECON 2002, Earth Sciences
ECON 2003, ECON 2201, ECON 2202, ECON B.Sc. Major (20.0 credits)
3509;
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
9. 1.0 credit from ECON 3803, ECON 3804, ECON (11.0 credits):
4030;
1. 1.0 credit in ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009;
10. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1107;
2. 3.5 credits in ERTH 2102, ERTH 2104, ERTH
11. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or 2105, ERTH 2312, ERTH 2314, ERTH 2406,
(CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006); ERTH 2802;
12. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008), or 3. 0.5 credit in ERTH 3203 or ERTH 3206; (See
(PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004); Note below)
13. 0.5 credit in BIOL 1004; 4. 3.0 credits from (ERTH 3003 or ERTH 3206),
14. 0.5 credit in COMP; ERTH 3204, ERTH 3205, ERTH 3207, ERTH
3405, ERTH 3806; (See Note below)
15. 0.5 credit in Science Continuation courses.
5. 3.0 credits in ERTH at the 4000-level;
Notes:
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
1. For Item 3 above, ERTH 3203 is required if (9.0 credits):
prerequisite conditions are met.
6. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1107;
2. For Item 4 above, ERTH 3206 may be used only
if it has not already been used to fulfill the 7. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or
requirement for Item 3. (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006);
8. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004) or
(PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008);
Earth Sciences with Concentration in 9. 0.5 credit in BIOL 1004;
Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoecology
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits) 10. 0.5 credit in COMP;
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA 11. 0.5 credit in STAT 2507;
(10.5 credits):
12. 0.5 credit in GEOM 2007;
1. 1.0 credit in ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009;
13. 1.0 credit in Science Continuation Courses (not
2. 2.5 credits in ERTH 2102, ERTH 2105, ERTH);
ERTH 2312, ERTH 2314, ERTH 2406;
14. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
3. 0.5 credit in ERTH 3203 or ERTH 3206; Social Science electives;
4. 2.0 credits in ERTH 3003, ERTH 3111, 15. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Science
ERTH 3112, ERTH 3113; electives;
5. 0.5 credit in ERTH 4003 or ERTH 4808; 16. 1.0 credits in free electives.
6. 1.0 credit in ERTH 4908 [1.0] or (ERTH 4909 and Notes:
0.5 credit in ERTH at the 4000-level);
1. For Item 3 above, ERTH 3203 is required if
prerequisite conditions are met.
2. For Item 4 above, ERTH 3206 may be used only
if it has not already been used to fulfill the
requirement for item 3.
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3. For BIOL 1004, Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or 13. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004), or
equivalent) is required. (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008);
4. For Items 13-16, students admitted to the 14. 1.0 credit in MATH (MATH, STAT) at 2000-level
Minor in Business should substitute the or above; and/or in COMP; (STAT 2507 and
requirements for the Minor. See the Business COMP 1004 are recommended);
section of this Calendar.
15. 1.0 credit Advanced Science Faculty Electives;
Earth Sciences
B.Sc. General (15.0 credits) 16. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
Social Sciences;
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(8.0 credits): 17. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
1. 1.0 credit from ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009; 18. 1.0 credit in free electives.

2. 3.5 credits ERTH 2102, ERTH 2104, ERTH 2105,

ERTH 2312, ERTH 2314, ERTH 2406, ERTH Earth Sciences and Geography:
2802; Concentration in Terrain Science
3. 3.5 credits in ERTH 3003, ERTH 3204, ERTH B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
3205, ERTH 3206, ERTH 3207, ERTH 3405, A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
Programs

ERTH 3806; (12.5 credits):

B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA 1. 0.5 credit in GEOG 2014;
(7.0 credits):
4. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1107; 2. 0.5 credit in ERTH 1006;

5. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and 1002) or (CHEM 3. 2.5 credits in ERTH 2102, ERTH 2104, ERTH
1005 and CHEM 1006); 2314, ERTH 2406, ERTH 2802;

6. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008) or 4. 0.5 credit from ERTH 3203 or ERTH 3206; (See
(BIOL 1004 and PHYS 1007); Note below)

7. 1.0 credit in Science Continuation Courses; 5. 1.5 credits in ERTH 3205, ERTH 3207, ERTH
3806;
8. 0.5 credits in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
Social Sciences; 6. 1.0 credit in ERTH at the 4000-level;

9. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences; 7. 0.5 credit from GEOG 2006 or STAT 2507;

10. 1.0 credit in free electives. 8. 1.5 credits in GEOM 2004, GEOM 2007, GEOG
2013;
9. 2.0 credits in GEOM 3002, GEOG 3102, GEOG
Earth Sciences and Physical Geography 3105, GEOG 3108;
B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits) 10. 1.0 credit in GEOG 4101 and GEOG 4108;
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA 11. 1.0 credit in GEOG 4906 [1.0] or ERTH 4908 [1.0]
(12.0 credits): or (ERTH 4909 and 0.5 credit in ERTH at the
1. 1.0 credit in GEOG 2013 and GEOG 2014; 4000-level);
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
2. 0.5 credit in ERTH 1006; (7.5 credits):
3. 1.5 credits in ERTH 2102, ERTH 2314, ERTH 12. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1107;
2406;
13. 1.0 credit in CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002;
4. 0.5 credit in ENSC 2000;
14. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004) or
5. 2.0 credits in ERTH at the 3000-level or above; (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008);
6. 1.0 credit in ERTH at the 4000-level; 15. 0.5 credit from COMP 1003, COMP 1004 or
COMP 1007;
7. 1.5 credits in Science Geography or Geomatics 16. 0.5 credit in BIOL 1004;
courses at the 2000-level or above;
17. 0.5 credit in Advanced Science Faculty electives;
8. 2.0 credits in GEOM 3002, GEOG 3102, GEOG
3105, GEOG 3108; 18. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
Social Sciences;
9. 1.0 credit in Science Geography or Geomatics
courses at the 4000-level; 19. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
20. 1.0 credit free electives.
10. 1.0 credit in GEOG 4906 [1.0] or ERTH 4908 [1.0]
or (ERTH 4909 and 0.5 credit in ERTH at the Note: for Item 4 above, ERTH 3203 is required if
4000-level); prerequisite conditions are met.
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(8.0 credits):
11. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1107;
12. 1.0 credit in (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or
(CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006);

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Biology and Earth Sciences 10. 0.5 credit in STAT 2507;

B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits) 11. 0.5 credit in GEOM;
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(13.0 credits): 12. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004) or
(PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008);
1. 1.0 credit in BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104;
13. 0.5 credit in BIOL 1004;
2. 1.0 credit in ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009;
14. 0.5 credit in Science Faculty Electives (not
3. 10.0 credits in BIOL (or BIOC) and ERTH at the CHEM or ERTH);
2000-level or above, collectively satisfying:
15. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or 0.5 credit in
a) 1.0 credit in BIOL 3605 and (ERTH 2314 or Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
ERTH 3206);
16. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
b) at least 4.0 credits in BIOC;
Note: for item 5 above, ERTH 3203 is required if
c) at least 4.0 credits in ERTH; prerequisite conditions are met.
d) at least 4.0 credits at the 3000-level or
above;
Minor in Earth Sciences: Earth Resources
4. 1.0 credit in BIOL 4908 [1.0] or ERTH 4908 [1.0] and Processes

Programs
or (ERTH 4909 and 0.5 credit in ERTH at the
4000-level); The Minor (4.0 credits) in Earth Sciences offers a focus
on earth resources and major geological processes that
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA have shaped the planet's geological history, including
(7.0 credits): resource distribution and character. The Minor is
available to students registered in degree programs
5. 1.0 credit in MATH 1007 and MATH 1107; other than those offered by the Department of Earth
6. 1.0 credit from (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) Sciences. The courses should be taken in the order
or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) or (PHYS 1003 shown.
and PHYS 1004), or (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008). Requirements:
The omitted subject, i.e. Chemistry or Physics,
must have been taken at the 4U/M level; 1. 1.0 credit in ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009;
7. 0.5 credit in STAT (STAT 2507 is recommended); 2. 2.5 credits from ERTH 2316, ERTH 2318, ERTH
2401, ERTH 2402, ERTH 2403, ERTH 2415,
8. 0.5 credit in COMP (COMP 1004 is ERTH 3113;
recommended);
3. 0.5 credit in ERTH 4303.
9. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives;
10. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or
Social Sciences;
11. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
12. 1.0 credit in free electives.

Chemistry and Earth Sciences

B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(13.5 credits):
1. 4.0 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002, CHEM
2103, CHEM 2302, CHEM 2303, CHEM 2501,
CHEM 3100, CHEM 3503;
2. 1.0 credit in CHEM at the 4000-level;
3. 1.0 credit in ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009;
4. 3.0 credits in ERTH 2102, ERTH 2104, ERTH
2105, ERTH 2314, ERTH 2406, ERTH 2802;
5. 0.5 credit in ERTH 3203 or ERTH 3206; (See
Note below)
6. 2.0 credits in ERTH 3003, ERTH 3204, ERTH
3207, ERTH 3806;
7. 1.0 credit in ERTH at the 4000-level;
8. 1.0 credit in either CHEM 4908 [1.0] or ERTH
4908 [1.0] or (ERTH 4909 and 0.5 credit in ERTH
at the 4000-level);
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(6.5 credits):
9. 1.5 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, (MATH
1005 or MATH 2007);

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Economics 0000-Level Courses

Department of Economics
Faculty of Public Affairs Students in the Bachelor of Arts Economics programs
may not count any 0000-level Mathematics courses for
C870 Loeb Building credit toward their degree. Such students may, however,
613-520-3744 be required to take one or more of these courses to
carleton.ca/economics replace missing program prerequisites in which case
the courses will be set aside as “no credit for degree”
This section presents the requirements for the (NCD).
programs:
• Economics – B.A. Honours
• Applied Economics – B.A. Honours Program Requirements for
• Economics with Concentration: Financial B.A. Honours
Economics, or International Political Economy, or
Development, or Natural Resources, Environment,
and Economy – B.A. Honours Economics
• Applied Economics with Concentration: Financial B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
Economics, or International Political Economy, or
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
Programs

Development, or Natural Resources, Environment,

and Economy – B.A. Honours (10.0 credits):
• Economics with Specialization in Quantitative 1. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0] or FYSM 1003 [1.0];
and Mathematical Economics – B.A. Honours
• Economics – B.A. Combined Honours 2. 7.0 credits in ECON 1401, ECON 1402,
• Applied Economics – B.A. Combined Honours ECON 2020, ECON 2030, ECON 2102,
• Economics – B.A. General ECON 2103, ECON 2201, ECON 2202,
• Minor in Economics ECON 2400, ECON 4001, ECON 4002,
• Minor in Industrial Economics ECON 4020, ECON 4021, ECON 4706;
A Co-operative Education option is available in 3. 0.5 credit in ECON at the 3000-level;
conjunction with B.A. Honours programs in Economics 4. 1.0 credit in:
or Applied Economics. Consult the Co-operative
Education section of this Calendar for details. a) ECON 4901 and ECON 4902, or
b) ECON 4908 [1.0] (see Note below);

Graduation Requirements 5. 0.5 credit in ECON at the 4000-level;

B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
In addition to the requirements listed below, students (10.0 credits):
must satisfy: 6. 7.0 credits in electives not in ECON;
i) the University regulations including the process 7. 3.0 credits in free electives.
of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the
Academic Regulations of the University section of
this Calendar); Note:
ii) the common regulations applying to all B.A. students An Honours essay (ECON 4908 [1.0]) with a grade of B-
including those relating to First-Year Seminars and or higher may be written by students with Overall and
Breadth requirements (see the Academic Regulations Major CGPAs of 7.50 or higher to earn 1.0 credit at the
for the Bachelor of Arts Degree). 4000-level or to replace the ECON 4901 and ECON 4902
requirement. Qualified students who choose to pursue
Students should consult with the Department when the Honours Essay option must first complete an
planning their program and selecting courses. Honours essay prospectus to the satisfaction of both
their advisor and the B.A. Program Supervisor.

Access to Economics Courses

Applied Economics
To meet the prerequisite requirements for most
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)
2000-level economics courses, students must have A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
obtained a grade of C- or higher in ECON 1401 and a (10.0 credits):
grade of C- or higher in FYSM 1003 [1.0] or ECON 1000 1. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0] or FYSM 1003 [1.0];
[1.0] or, equivalently, an average grade of C- or higher in
ECON 1001 and ECON 1002, one or both of which have 2. 5.0 credits in ECON 1401, ECON 1402,
been transferred from another university. ECON 2020, ECON 2030, ECON 2102,
ECON 2103, ECON 2201, ECON 2202,
Certain 3000- and 4000-level economics courses also ECON 3706, ECON 4890;
have prerequisites with minimum grade requirements.
These requirements are specified with the course 3. 2.0 credits in ECON 2400 and/or ECON at the
descriptions. 3000-level;
4. 2.0 credits in ECON at the 4000-level;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(10.0 credits):
5. 7.0 credits in electives not in ECON;
6. 3.0 credits in free electives.

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B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA

Program Requirements for (8.0 credits):
Concentrations and Specializations 5. 7.0 credits in electives not in ECON;
6. 1.0 credit in free electives.
Economics
B.A. Honours Notes:
with Concentration (20.0 credits) 1. An Honours essay (ECON 4908 [1.0]) with a grade
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA of B- or higher may be written by students with
(12.0 credits): Overall and Major CGPAs of 7.50 or higher to
earn 1.0 credit at the 4000-level or to replace
1. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0] or FYSM 1003 [1.0]; the ECON 4901 and ECON 4902 requirement.
2. 6.0 credits in ECON 1401, ECON 1402, Qualified students who choose to pursue the
ECON 2020, ECON 2030, ECON 2102, Honours Essay option must first complete an
ECON 2103, ECON 2201, ECON 2202, Honours essay prospectus to the satisfaction
ECON 2400, ECON 4020, ECON 4021, of both their advisor and the B.A. Program
ECON 4706; Supervisor.
3. 1.0 credit in: 2. For Item 4 a) of the Concentration in Financial
Economics above, BUSI 1004 may replace BUSI

Programs
a) ECON 4901 and ECON 4902, or 1001 and BUSI 1005 may replace BUSI 1002.
b) ECON 4908 [1.0] (see Note 1 below); 3. For Item 4 c) of the Concentration in Financial
Economics above, BUSI 2504 may not count for
4. One of the following concentrations, also credit inside the major without also including at
included in the Major CGPA: least one of BUSI 4500 and BUSI 4502.
Concentration in Financial Economics
a) 1.0 credits in BUSI 1001 and BUSI 1002 (see Applied Economics
Note 2 below);
B.A. Honours
b) 1.5 credits in: with Concentration (20.0 credits)
i) ECON 3050, ECON 4051, and ECON 4052, or A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(12.0 credits):
ii) BUSI 2505, BUSI 3500, and BUSI 3502;
1. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0] or FYSM 1003 [1.0];
c) 1.5 credits from ECON 3602 or ECON 4602,
ECON 3607, ECON 4053, ECON 4056, 2. 5.0 credits in ECON 1401, ECON 1402,
ECON 4057, BUSI 2504 and BUSI 4500 and/or ECON 2020, ECON 2030, ECON 2102,
BUSI 4502 (see Note 3 below); ECON 2103, ECON 2201, ECON 2202,
ECON 3706, ECON 4890;
or
3. 1.0 credit in ECON 2400 and/or ECON at the
Concentration in International Political Economy 3000-level;
a) 2.0 credits in ECON 4601, ECON 4602, 4. 1.0 credit in ECON at the 4000-level;
PSCI 2602, PSCI 4603; 5. One of the following concentrations, also
b) 1.0 credit from ECON 3807 or PSCI 3207, included in the Major CGPA:
PSCI 3204 or PSCI 3205, PSCI 3600, PSCI 3703,
PSCI 3802 (or ANTH 3027 or SOCI 3027); Concentration in Financial Economics
c) 1.0 credit from ECON 4508, INAF 4103 or a) 1.0 credit in BUSI 1001 and BUSI 1002 (see
PSCI 4604, PSCI 4207, PSCI 4500, PSCI 4805; Note 1 below);
or b) 1.5 credits in:
Concentration in Development i) ECON 3050, ECON 4051 and ECON 4052, or
a) 3.0 credits in ECON 3508, ECON 3509, ii) BUSI 2505, BUSI 3500 and BUSI 3502;
ECON 4507, ECON 4508, PSCI 2102, PSCI 4104;
c) 1.5 credits from ECON 3602 or ECON 4602,
b) 1.0 credit from ECON 3510, ECON 3520, ECON 3607, ECON 4053, ECON 4056,
ECON 3808, ECON 3870, INAF 4102, PSCI 4105, ECON 4057, BUSI 2504 and BUSI 4500 and/or
PSCI 4409 (or INAF 4202); BUSI 4502 (see Note 2 below);
or or
Concentration in Natural Resources, Environment, Concentration in International Political Economy
and Economy
a) 2.0 credits in ECON 4601, ECON 4602,
a) 3.0 credits in ECON 3803, ECON 3804, PSCI 2602, PSCI 4603;
GEOG 2200, GEOG 2300, GEOG 3022,
PSCI 3801; b) 1.0 credit from ECON 3807 or PSCI 3207,
PSCI 3204 or PSCI 3205, PSCI 3600, PSCI 3703,
b) 0.5 credit from ECON 4407, GEOG 4004, PSCI 3802 (or ANTH 3027 or SOCI 3027);
TSES 4001;
c) 1.0 credit from ECON 4508, INAF 4103 or
c) 0.5 credit from ERTH 4303, EURR 4005, PSCI 4604, PSCI 4207, PSCI 4500, PSCI 4805;
GEOG 3209, GEOG 4022, PSCI 4808, TSES 3002;

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or Note:
Concentration in Development An Honours Essay (ECON 4908 [1.0]) with a grade
of B- or higher may be written by students with
a) 3.0 credits in ECON 3508, ECON 3509, Overall and Major CGPAs of 7.50 or higher to earn 1.0
ECON 4507, ECON 4508, PSCI 2102, PSCI 4104; credit at the 4000-level or to replace the ECON 4901
b) 1.0 credit from ECON 3510, ECON 3520, and ECON 4902 requirement. Qualified students
ECON 3808, ECON 3870, INAF 4102, PSCI 4105, who choose to pursue the Honours Essay option
PSCI 4409 (or INAF 4202); must first complete an Honours essay prospectus to
the satisfaction of both their advisor and the B.A.
or Program Supervisor.
Concentration in Natural Resources, Environment,
and Economy
a) 3.0 credits in ECON 3803, ECON 3804, Program Requirements for
GEOG 2200, GEOG 2300, GEOG 3022, B.A., B.Hum., and B.J. Combined Honours
PSCI 3801;
b) 0.5 credit from ECON 4407, GEOG 4004, Students may apply for Combined Honours in Economics
TSES 4001; or Applied Economics and one of the following
disciplines with the requirements described below:
c) 0.5 credit from ERTH 4303, EURR 4005,
Programs

African Studies, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics

GEOG 3209, GEOG 4022, PSCI 4808, TSES 3002; and Discourse Studies, Art History, Biology, Canadian
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA Studies, Communication Studies, English, European and
(8.0 credits): Russian Studies, Film Studies, French, Geography, Global
Politics, Greek and Roman Studies, History, Human
6. 7.0 credits in electives not in ECON; Rights, Human Rights and Law with Concentration in
Transnational Law and Human Rights, Humanities,
7. 1.0 credit in free electives. Journalism, Law, Law with Concentration in Business
Notes: Law, Law with Concentration in Law, Policy and
Government, Law with Concentration in Transnational
1. For Item 5 a) of the Concentration in Financial Law and Human Rights, Linguistics, Linguistics and
Economics above, BUSI 1004 may replace BUSI Discourse Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science,
1001 and BUSI 1005 may replace BUSI 1002. Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Women’s and Gender
2. For Item 5 c) of the Concentration in Financial Studies.
Economics above, BUSI 2504 may not count for The (B.Hum.) Combined Honours programs in Economics
credit inside the major without also including at or Applied Economics and Humanities are available only
least one of BUSI 4500 and BUSI 4502. to students already admitted to the B.Hum.
Economics with Specialization in The (B.A. and B.J.) Combined Honours programs in
Quantitative and Mathematical Economics Economics or Applied Economics and Journalism are
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits) available only to students registered in Journalism.
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA Note that it may be difficult or impossible to meet the
(15.0 credits): requirements of certain Combined Honours programs
within the 20.0 credits required for the degree.
1. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0] or FYSM 1003 [1.0];
Note also that certain Combined Honours programs
2. 1.0 credit in MATH 1002 [1.0] or MATH 1007 specify pairs of courses that preclude one another; e.g.,
and MATH 2007; ECON 2201 and PSCI 2702 in the case of Economics and
3. 1.0 credit in MATH 1102 [1.0] or MATH 1107 Political Science. Students in such programs are strongly
and MATH 2107; advised to consult with the Department upon admission,
or as soon as possible thereafter, to ensure that their
4. 4.0 credits in MATH 2000 [1.0], MATH 2454, program requirements are adjusted appropriately.
MATH 3001, MATH 3107, STAT 2655, STAT 2559,
STAT 3506; Economics
5. 5.5 credits in ECON 2020, ECON 2030, B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
ECON 2102, ECON 2103, ECON 2400, A. Credits Included in the Economics Major CGPA
ECON 4001, ECON 4002, ECON 4020, (8.0 credits):
ECON 4021, ECON 4706, ECON 4707;
1. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0] or
6. 1.5 credits in ECON at the 4000-level including FYSM 1003 [1.0];
at least 0.5 credit from ECON 4004, ECON 4005,
ECON 4700, ECON 4713, ECON 4714; 2. 5.5 credits in ECON 1401, ECON 1402,
ECON 2020, ECON 2030, ECON 2102,
7. 1.0 credit in: ECON 2103, ECON 2201, ECON 2202,
ECON 2400, ECON 4020, ECON 4021;
a) ECON 4901 and ECON 4902, or
3. 1.5 credits in:
b) ECON 4908 [1.0] (see Note below);
a) ECON 4706, ECON 4901 and ECON 4902, or
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(5.0 credits): b) 0.5 credit in ECON at the 4000-level and
ECON 4908 [1.0] (see Note below);
8. 4.0 credits in electives not in economics,
mathematics, or statistics (COMP 1005, B. Additional Requirements:
COMP 1006, PHIL 2001, and PHIL 3306 are
recommended for 2.0 credits); 4. The requirements for Combined Honours in the
other discipline must be satisfied;
9. 1.0 credit in free electives (MATH 4807 is
recommended for 0.5 credit).
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5. At least 4.0 credits in electives not in ECON or

the other discipline; Minors
6. Sufficient credits in free electives to make 20.0
credits for the degree. Minor in Economics
Note: Open to all undergraduate degree students not pursuing
a Major in Economics or Applied Economics.
An Honours essay (ECON 4908 [1.0]) with a grade
of B- or higher may be written by students with Requirements:
Overall and Major CGPAs of 7.50 or higher to earn
1.0 credit at the 4000-level or to replace the ECON 1. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0] or FYSM 1003 [1.0];
4901 and ECON 4902 requirement. Qualified students 2. 0.5 credit in ECON 2001 or ECON 2020;
who choose to pursue the Honours essay option
must first complete an Honours essay prospectus to 3. 0.5 credit in ECON 2101 or ECON 2102;
the satisfaction of both their advisor and the B.A. 4. 2.0 credits from ECON 2030, ECON 2103,
Program Supervisor. ECON 2201, ECON 2202, ECON 2400, ECON at
the 3000- or 4000-level;
Applied Economics
B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits) 5. The remaining requirements of the major
discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
A. Credits Included in the Applied Economics

Programs
Major CGPA (8.0 credits):
1. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0] or FYSM 1003 [1.0]; Minor in Industrial Economics
2. 5.0 credits in ECON 1401, ECON 1402, Open to all B.Eng. students and other undergraduate
ECON 2020, ECON 2030, ECON 2102, degree students not pursuing a Major in Economics or
ECON 2103, ECON 2201, ECON 2202, Applied Economics who have successfully completed
ECON 3706, ECON 4890; Requirement 4 (below) while registered in a B.Eng.
program.
3. 1.0 credit in ECON 2400 and/or ECON at the
3000-level; Requirements:
4. 1.0 credit in ECON at the 4000-level; 1. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0];
B. Additional Requirements: 2. 1.5 credits in ECON 2020, ECON 2030,
ECON 4020;
5. The requirements for Combined Honours in the
other discipline must be satisfied; 3. 0.5 credit from ECON 4005, ECON 4301,
ECON 4309, ECON 4407;
6. At least 4.0 credits in electives not in ECON or
the other discipline; 4. 1.0 credit in ECOR 3800 and SYSC 3200;
7. Sufficient credits in free electives to make 20.0 5. The remaining requirements of the major
credits for the degree. discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

Program Requirements for

B.A. General

Economics
B.A. General (15.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA
(7.0 credits):
1. 1.0 credit in ECON 1000 [1.0] or FYSM 1003 [1.0];
2. 2.5 credits in ECON 1401, ECON 1402,
ECON 2020, ECON 2102, ECON 2201;
3. 3.5 credits from ECON 2030, ECON 2103,
ECON 2202, ECON 2400, ECON at the 3000- or
4000-level;
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA
(8.0 credits):
4. 6.0 credits in electives not in ECON;
5. 2.0 credits in free electives.

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Engineering programs (see the Academic Regulations for the

Bachelor of Engineering Degree).
Faculty of Engineering and Design Students should consult with their Department when
3010 Minto Centre planning their program and selecting courses.
613-520-5790
carleton.ca/engineeringdesign
Course Categories for Engineering Programs
This section presents the requirements for:
The following categories of courses are used in defining
• Aerospace Engineering – Bachelor of Engineering the programs.
with streams:
• Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance Basic Science Electives
• Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Courses in this classification must be chosen from
Design among those listed as acceptable for the current
• Aerospace Electronics and Systems academic year. The list is published annually on the
• Space Systems Design engineering academic support website: carleton.ca/
• Architectural Conservation and Sustainability – engineering/uas. The list will change from year to
Bachelor of Engineering year and only courses on the list valid in the year the
with streams: course is taken, or courses for which formal approval
Programs

• Structural of the Faculty has been obtained can be used as credit

• Environmental toward an engineering degree. Courses not on the list
• Biomedical and Electrical Engineering - Bachelor may be used to fulfil a Basic Science elective requirement
of Engineering with the permission of the Faculty of Engineering
• Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering - and Design and provided all other specified course
Bachelor of Engineering requirements are met. Registration in CUTV sections is
• Civil Engineering – Bachelor of Engineering not acceptable. Note that access to courses on the list
• Civil Engineering with Concentration in is not guaranteed and may depend on space availability
Management – Bachelor of Engineering and the satisfaction of other requirements including, for
• Communications Engineering – Bachelor of example, course prerequisites. Note that students using
Engineering CHEM 1000 [1.0 credit] to fulfill this requirement are not
• Computer Systems Engineering – Bachelor of required to take CHEM 1101 [0.5 credit]. CHEM 1000
Engineering will replace CHEM 1101 and the Basic Science Elective
• Electrical Engineering – Bachelor of Engineering in their degree requirements.
• Engineering Physics – Bachelor of Engineering
• Environmental Engineering – Bachelor of Complementary Studies Electives
Engineering Courses in this classification must be chosen from
• Mechanical Engineering – Bachelor of among those listed as acceptable for the current
Engineering academic year. The list is published annually on the
• Mechanical Engineering with Concentration engineering academic support website: carleton.ca/
in Integrated Manufacturing - Bachelor of engineering/uas. The list will change from year to year
Engineering and only courses on the list valid in the year the course
• Software Engineering – Bachelor of Engineering is taken, or courses for which formal approval of the
• Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering - Faculty has been obtained can be used as credit toward
Bachelor of Engineering an engineering degree. English as a Second Language
with streams: courses are not acceptable for use as Complementary
• Smart Technologies for Power Generation and Studies electives in any engineering program. Courses
Distribution not on the list may be used to fulfil a Complementary
• Efficient Energy Generation and Conversion Studies elective requirement with the permission of
the Faculty of Engineering and Design and provided
all other specified course requirements are met.
The Co-operative Education Option is available in Registration in CUTV sections is not acceptable. Note
Engineering. See the Co-operative Education section of that access to courses on the list is not guaranteed and
this Calendar for details. may depend on space availability and the satisfaction
of other requirements including, for example, course
prerequisites. Students must take a minimum of 1.0
credit of complementary studies at Carleton University.
Graduation Requirements
Communications Electives for Communications
In addition to the requirements listed below, students Engineering
must satisfy: ELEC 4503, ELEC 4505, ELEC 4506, ELEC 4509,
ELEC 4702, SYSC 4607
i) the University regulations including the process
of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Science Electives for Engineering
Academic Regulations of the University section of a) All courses in BIOC
this Calendar),
b) All courses in BIOL except BIOL 1902,
ii) the Faculty regulations applying to all B.Eng. BIOL 1903 and BIOL 2106
c) All courses in CHEM except CHEM 0100,
CHEM 1000 and CHEM 1003
d) All courses in ERTH except ERTH 1001,
ERTH 1003, ERTH 2401, ERTH 2402 and
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e) All courses in MATH, STAT except MATH 0007, Fourth year

MATH 0107, MATH 1002, MATH 1007, MATH 1009,
MATH 1102, MATH 1107, MATH 1109, MATH 2007, 6. 4.5 credits in MAAE 4500, MAAE 4102,
MATH 2008, MATH 2009, MATH 2000, MATH 2404, ECOR 4995, AERO 4003, AERO 4602, AERO 4608,
MATH 2454, STAT 2507, STAT 2605, STAT 2606 AERO 4907 [1.0], ECOR 3800;
f) All courses in PHYS at the 2000 level or above except 7. 1.5 credits in Mechanical and Aerospace
PHYS 2101, PHYS 2305, PHYS 2306, PHYS 3308 Engineering (MAAE, AERO or MECH) at the
4000-level or ELEC 4504.
Aerospace Engineering Stream C:
Program Requirements Aerospace Electronics and Systems
First year
Aerospace Engineering 1. 4.5 credits in CHEM 1101, MATH 1004,
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits) MATH 1005, MATH 1104, PHYS 1004,
ECOR 1010, ECOR 1101, ECOR 1606,
Students in Aerospace Engineering must satisfy the CCDP 2100;
requirements for one of the following streams:
2. 0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives;
Aerospace Engineering Stream A:
Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance Second year

Programs
First year 3. 5.0 credits in MATH 2004, MATH 3705,
MAAE 2001, MAAE 2101, MAAE 2202,
1. 4.0 credits in CHEM 1101, MATH 1004, MAAE 2700, ELEC 2501, ECOR 2606, ELEC 2607,
MATH 1005, MATH 1104, PHYS 1004, ELEC 2507;
ECOR 1010, ECOR 1101, ECOR 1606;
4. 0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives;
2. 1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives;
Third year
Second year
5. 5.0 credits in STAT 3502, MAAE 2400,
3. 5.0 credits in MATH 2004, MATH 3705, MAAE 3202, AERO 3002, SYSC 3501, SYSC 3600,
MAAE 2001, MAAE 2101, MAAE 2202, ELEC 3500, ELEC 3509, ELEC 3105, ELEC 3909;
MAAE 2300, MAAE 2400, MAAE 2700,
ECOR 2606, CCDP 2100; Fourth year
4. 0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives; 6. 3.0 credits in ECOR 4995, AERO 4003,
AERO 4907 [1.0], ECOR 3800, MAAE 4500;
Third year
7. 1.5 credits from: AERO 3240, AERO 4009,
5. 5.0 credits in STAT 3502, MAAE 3004, ELEC 4503, ELEC 4505, SYSC 4600;
MAAE 3202, MAAE 3300, MAAE 3400,
MAAE 3901, AERO 3002, AERO 3700, SYSC 3600, 8. 1.0 credit from: AERO 3841, AERO 4842,
ELEC 3605; ELEC 4502, ELEC 4509, ELEC 4600, ELEC 4706,
SYSC 4405, SYSC 4607;
Fourth year
9. 0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives.
6. 4.5 credits in MAAE 4500, ECOR 4995,
AERO 4003, AERO 4302, AERO 4306, AERO 4308, Aerospace Engineering Stream D:
AERO 4907 [1.0], ECOR 3800; Space Systems Design
7. 1.5 credits in Mechanical and Aerospace First year
Engineering (MAAE, AERO or MECH) at the 1. 4.0 credits in MATH 1004, MATH 1005,
4000-level or ELEC 4504. MATH 1104, PHYS 1004, ECOR 1010,
Aerospace Engineering Stream B: ECOR 1101, ECOR 1606, CHEM 1101;
Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design
2. 1.0 credits in Complementary Studies Electives;
First year
Second year
1. 4.0 credits in CHEM 1101, MATH 1004,
MATH 1005, MATH 1104, PHYS 1004, 3. 5.0 credits in MATH 2004, MATH 3705,
ECOR 1010, ECOR 1101, ECOR 1606; CCDP 2100, ECOR 2606, MAAE 2101,
MAAE 2001, MAAE 2400, MAAE 2300,
2. 1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives; MAAE 2700, MAAE 2202;
Second year 4. 0.5 creditin Basic Science Electives;
3. 5.0 credits in MATH 2004, MATH 3705, Third year
MAAE 2001, MAAE 2101, MAAE 2202,
MAAE 2300, MAAE 2400, MAAE 2700, 5. 5.0 credits in STAT 3502, SYSC 3600, ELEC 3909,
ECOR 2606, CCDP 2100; MAAE 3004, MAAE 3901, MAAE 3300,
MAAE 3202, AERO 3002, AERO 3240,
4. 0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives; AERO 3841;
Third year Fourth year
5. 5.0 credits in STAT 3502, MAAE 3004, 6. 4.5 credits in ECOR 3800, ECOR 4995,
MAAE 3202, MAAE 3300, MAAE 3901, AERO 4540, AERO 4446, AERO 4907 [1.0],
AERO 3002, AERO 3101, AERO 3700, SYSC 3600, AERO 4842, AERO 4442, ELEC 4509;
ELEC 3605;
7. 1.5 credits from MAAE, AERO or MECH at
the 4000 level, or AERO 3101, AERO 3700,
ELEC 4503, ELEC 4600, ELEC 4709

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Architectural Conservation and good standing and who have successfully completed
Sustainability CHEM 1101 while registered in another engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (22.0 credits) program may replace CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002
with CHEM 1101 plus one 0.5 credit either from the
Students must satisfy the requirements for one of the Science Electives for Engineering or in AERO, CIVE,
following streams: ELEC, IDES, MAAE, MECH or SYSC at the 2000-level
Architectural Conservation and Sustainability or above.
Stream A: Structural 2. For Item 6 in the Structural Stream, CIVE 4907 [1.0]
First year may replace 1.0 credit.
1. 5.5 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002, Biomedical and Electrical Engineering
MATH 1004, MATH 1005, MATH 1104, Bachelor of Engineering (21.0 credits)
ECOR 1010, ECOR 1101, ECOR 1606,
ARCH 1000, ARCC 1202, ENVE 1001; First year
Second year 1. 5.0 credits in BIOL 1003, CHEM 1001,
CHEM 1002, MATH 1004, MATH 1005,
2. 5.5 credits in MATH 2004, CIVE 2200, MATH 1104, PHYS 1004, ECOR 1010,
CIVE 2700, ENVE 2001, MAAE 2300, ECOR 1101, ECOR 1606;
MAAE 2400, ECOR 2606, CCDP 2100,
ARCC 2203, CDNS 2400, STAT 2507; Second year
Programs

3. 0.5 credits from CHEM 2800, ERTH 2404; 2. 4.5 credits in MATH 2004, ECOR 2606,
ELEC 2501, SYSC 2006, MATH 3705, CCDP 2100,
Third year ELEC 2507, ELEC 2607, ELEC 3105;
4. 5.0 credits in CIVE 3202, CIVE 3203, CIVE 3204, 3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 2005, BIOC 2200,
CIVE 3205, CIVE 3206, CIVE 3207, ARCC 3202, CHEM 2203;
ARCC 4500, ARCH 2300, ARCH 3100;
Third year
Fourth year
4. 4.5 credits in SYSC 3600, ELEC 3509,
5. 3.0 credits in ECOR 4995, CIVE 4601, CIVE 4908, ELEC 3500, ELEC 3908, STAT 3502, SYSC 3006,
ENVE 4105, ENVE 4106, ARCH 4206; SYSC 3501, ELEC 3909, ECOR 3800;
6. 2.0 credit from CIVE 4200, CIVE 4201, 5. 0.5 credit from BIOL 2005, BIOC 2200,
CIVE 4202, CIVE 4302, CIVE 4303, CIVE 4308, CHEM 2203;
CIVE 4400, CIVE 4403, CIVE 4500, CIVE 4600
(see Note below); Fourth year
7. 0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives. 6. 2.5 credits in SYSC 4201, ECOR 4995,
ELEC 4601, SYSC 4203, SYSC 4405;

Architectural Conservation and Sustainability 7. 1.0 credit from SYSC 4917 [1.0];
Stream B: Environmental 8. 1.0 credit from ELEC 4709, SYSC 4202,
First year SYSC 4205;
1. 5.5 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002, 9. 0.5 credit from SYSC or ELEC at the 3000-level
MATH 1004, MATH 1005, MATH 1104, or above with a laboratory/problem analysis
ECOR 1010, ECOR 1101, ECOR 1606, component;
ARCH 1000, ARCC 1202, ENVE 1001; 10. 1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives.
Second year
2. 5.5 credits in MATH 2004, CIVE 2200, CIVE
2700, ENVE 2001, MAAE 2300, MAAE 2400, Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering
ECOR 2606, CCDP 2100, ARCC 2203, CDNS 2400, Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)
STAT 2507; First year
3. 0.5 credits from CHEM 2800, ERTH 2404; 1. 5.0 credits in CHEM 1001, CHEM 1002,
Third year BIOL 1003, MATH 1004, MATH 1005,
MATH 1104, PHYS 1004, ECOR 1010,
4. 5.5 credits in CIVE 3204, CIVE 3207, CIVE 4307, ECOR 1101, ECOR 1606;
ENVE 2002, ENVE 3001, ENVE 3002, ENVE
3003, ENVE 3004, ARCC 3202, ARCC 4500, ARCH Second year
3100; 2. 4.5 credits in MATH 2004, MATH 3705,
Fourth year CCDP 2100, MAAE 2101, MAAE 2001,
MAAE 2400, MAAE 2300, MAAE 2700,
5. 4.5 credits in ECOR 4995, CIVE 4601, ENVE MAAE 2202;
4005, ENVE 4101, ENVE 4104, ENVE 4105,
ENVE 4106, ENVE 4908, ARCH 4206; 3. 0.5 credit from BIOL 2005, BIOC 2200,
CHEM 2203;
6. 0.5 credit in from: CIVE 4400, MECH 4401,
MECH 4403, MECH 4406, MECH 4407, SREE Third year
4002. 4. 5.0 credits in ECOR 2606, STAT 3502,
Notes: SYSC 3600, ELEC 3605, MAAE 3004, MAAE 3202
MAAE 3400, MECH 3002, MECH 3310,
1. For Item 1 and students transferring into MECH 3710;
Architectural Conservation and Sustainability
(Structural or Environmental Stream), students in

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5. 0.5 credit from BIOL 2005, BIOC 2200, 6. 2.5 credits from CIVE 4200, CIVE 4201,
CHEM 2203; CIVE 4202, CIVE 4208, CIVE 4209, CIVE 4301,
CIVE 4302, CIVE 4303, CIVE 4307, CIVE 4308,
Fourth year CIVE 4403, CIVE 4407, CIVE 4500, CIVE 4614,
6. 3.5 credits in SYSC 4201, ECOR 3800, CIVE 4907 (1.0), ENVE 3003;
ECOR 4995, MAAE 4500, MECH 4406, 7. 1.5 credits in BUSI 2204, BUSI 3103, BUSI 4105.
MECH 4210, MECH 4013;
7. 1.0 credit in MECH 4917 [1.0] ; Communications Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)
8. 0.5 credit in MAAE, MECH or AERO at the
4000-level, SYSC 4202, SYSC 4203; First year
9. 1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives. 1. 4.0 credits in CHEM 1101, MATH 1004,
MATH 1005, MATH 1104, PHYS 1004,
ECOR 1010, ECOR 1101, ECOR 1606;
Civil Engineering 2. 1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives;
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits) Second year
First year 3. 5.0 credits in MATH 2004, SYSC 2001,
1. 4.5 credits in CHEM 1101, MATH 1004, SYSC 2006, ELEC 2501, CCDP 2100, MATH 3705,

Programs
MATH 1005, MATH 1104, PHYS 1004, SYSC 2003, ELEC 2507, ELEC 2607, SYSC 2004;
ECOR 1010, ECOR 1101, ECOR 1606, 4. 0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives;
CCDP 2100;
Third year
2. 0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives;
5. 4.5 credits in STAT 2605, ELEC 3509,
Second year ELEC 3500, ELEC 3909, SYSC 3503, SYSC 4602,
3. 5.0 credits in ERTH 2404, MATH 2004, ECOR 3800, SYSC 3500, SYSC 4502;
MATH 3705, CIVE 2004, CIVE 2101, CIVE 2200, 6. 0.5 credit in SYSC or ELEC at the 3000-or
CIVE 2700, MAAE 2300, MAAE 2400, 4000-level;
ECOR 2606;
Fourth year
Third year
7. 3.0 credit in SYSC 4604, SYSC 4504, ECOR 4995,
4. 5.0 credits in STAT 2507, CIVE 3202, CIVE 3203, SYSC 4700, SYSC 4701, SYSC 4405;
CIVE 3204, CIVE 3205, CIVE 3206, CIVE 3208,
CIVE 3304, ECOR 3800, ELEC 3605; 8. 1.0 credit from SYSC 4937 [1.0] or ELEC 4907 [1.0];
5. 0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives; 9. 1.0 credit in Communications Electives for
Communications Engineering;
Fourth year
10. 0.5 credit in SYSC or ELEC at the 3000- or
6. 2.5 credits in CIVE 4208, CIVE 4209, CIVE 4407, 4000-level;
CIVE 4908, ECOR 4995;
11. 0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives.
7. 2.5 credits from CIVE 4200, CIVE 4201,
CIVE 4202, CIVE 4301, CIVE 4302, CIVE 4303, Note:
CIVE 4307, CIVE 4308, CIVE 4400, CIVE 4403,
CIVE 4500, CIVE 4614, CIVE 4907 [1.0], For Item 8 above, students should register in
ENVE 3003; SYSC 4937 if their supervisor is in Systems and
Computer Engineering, or in ELEC 4907 if their
8. 1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives. supervisor is in Electronics.
Civil Engineering with Concentration in
Management