Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024

Courses


Course Numbering

0001-0999* Pre-University level introductory courses
1000-1999 Year 1 courses
2000-4999 Senior-level undergraduate courses
5000-5999 Professional Degree courses in Dentistry, Education, Law, Medicine and Theology (MTS, MDiv)
6000-6999 Courses offered by Continuing Studies
9000-9999 Graduate Studies courses

* These courses are equivalent to pre-university introductory courses and may be counted for credit in the student's record, unless these courses were taken in a preliminary year. They may not be counted toward essay or breadth requirements, or used to meet modular admission requirements unless it is explicitly stated in the Senate-approved outline of the module.


Suffixes

no suffix 1.0 course not designated as an essay course
A 0.5 course offered in first term
B 0.5 course offered in second term
A/B 0.5 course offered in first and/or second term
E 1.0 essay course
F 0.5 essay course offered in first term
G 0.5 essay course offered in second term
F/G 0.5 essay course offered in first and/or second term
H 1.0 accelerated course (8 weeks)
J 1.0 accelerated course (6 weeks)
K 0.75 course
L 0.5 graduate course offered in summer term (May - August)
Q/R/S/T 0.25 course offered within a regular session
U 0.25 course offered in other than a regular session
W/X 1.0 accelerated course (full course offered in one term)
Y 0.5 course offered in other than a regular session
Z 0.5 essay course offered in other than a regular session

Glossary


Prerequisite

A course that must be successfully completed prior to registration for credit in the desired course.


Corequisite

A course that must be taken concurrently with (or prior to registration in) the desired course.


Antirequisite

Courses that overlap sufficiently in course content that both cannot be taken for credit.


Essay Courses

Many courses at Western have a significant writing component. To recognize student achievement, a number of such courses have been designated as essay courses and will be identified on the student's record (E essay full course; F/G/Z essay half-course).


Principal Courses

A first year course that is listed by a department offering a module as a requirement for admission to the module. For admission to an Honours Specialization module or Double Major modules in an Honours Bachelor degree, at least 3.0 courses will be considered principal courses.



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Course Type




Science


Fundamental techniques, theories, and tools for managing successful projects in the Sciences. Project management standards and life cycles; resourcing, scheduling and estimating techniques for project management; project management organizational concerns, including project economic analysis, human resources, proposal development, risk management, funding models, procurement, and strategic alignments.


Prerequisite(s): Registration in third or fourth year of any module in the Faculty of Science or Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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A series of workshops prepares students for an applied professional learning experience. Using an application/interview process, students are selected for a 8-16 month work term in a sponsoring agency approved by the Faculty of Science. During the work term, students will complete an interim report, and following the work term, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.

Antirequisite(s): The former Science 3390Y.

Extra Information: Pass/Fail. Credit for this course will not be given unless a minimum 8 month internship and all other mandatory components have been completed. This course may not be used as a substitute for any other course in the Faculty of Science or the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. On successful completion, credit for the course will be given in the year in which initial registration in the course took place which is usually in Year 3.

Course Weight: 1.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 8 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Science.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Science 3391. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.

Extra Information: Pass/Fail. Note: (1) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (2) Successful completion of Science 3393 and Science 3391 will be recognized on a student's transcript.

Course Weight: 3.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 9-12 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Science.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Science 3391. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.

Extra Information: Pass/Fail. Note: (1) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (2) Successful completion of Science 3394 and Science 3391 will be recognized on a student's transcript.

Course Weight: 3.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 13-16 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Science.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Science 3391. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.

Extra Information: Pass/Fail. Note: (1) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (2) Successful completion of Science 3395 and Science 3391 will be recognized on a student's transcript.

Course Weight: 3.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a second 8-month internship work term (with a new employer) recognized and approved by the Faculty of Science.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Science 3391. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.

Extra Information: Pass/Fail. Note: (1) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (2) Successful completion of Science 3396 will be recognized on a student's transcript.

Course Weight: 3.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of an additional 4-month internship work term (either as an extension of a current work term or with a new employer) following an initial 8- or 12-month work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Science.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Science 3393 or Science 3394 and continued enrollment in Science 3391. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.

Extra Information: Pass/Fail. Note: (1) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (2) Successful completion of Science 3397 will be recognized on a student’s transcript.

Course Weight: 3.00
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A critical analysis of the scholarship of teaching and learning as it applies to post-secondary education and public outreach in the sciences. Topics include theories of learning, research methodologies and a wide variety of evidence-based practices.

Antirequisite(s): Biology 3224F/G if taken in Winter 2016, 2017 or 2018.

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in third year (or higher) of a module offered by the Faculty of Science.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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Experiential- or service-learning (learning through practical experience) opportunities such as Western Heads East, which result in tangible and quantifiable academic value, may be recognized for course credit. Students must pre-apply for conditional approval. See note for details.

Antirequisite(s): Experiential learning courses offered through any other Faculty.

Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Faculty of Science or Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, permission of the Dean of the Faculty/School.

Extra Information: Pass/Fail. NOTE: Academic credit will be given for the course in the same academic year in which approval was given. Students must consult with the Dean of the Faculty/School (or designate) prior to departure and present a detailed study/research/work plan. The Dean, in consultation with appropriate departmental advisers (if necessary) will provide the student with detailed criteria which must be fulfilled in order to gain credit for the course. These criteria (in the form of a `contract` to be signed by the student and the Dean), may include, but are not limited to: a detailed report of results (with a specified format/length), a detailed diary or electronic submission, a reflection on the learning experience, an oral presentation to peers and faculty. A deadline date for submission will also be specified. The student will report to the Dean upon return or completion of the experience. No credit will be given without prior approval of the Dean and a failing grade will be assigned if students do not fulfill the pre-approved reporting arrangement. A 'lab course' credit may be given under appropriate circumstances as determined by the Dean. This course may not be used as a substitute for any other course offered by the Faculty of Science, but will count towards the 15.0 or 20.0 courses required for graduation.

Course Weight: 0.50
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