Under gradUate Calendar 2012 13 University Mailing Addresses Sir George Williams Campus Loyola Campus 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W. 7141 Sherbrooke St. W. Montreal, Quebec Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 H4B 1R6 Web Address www.concordia.ca Communication of Information to Provincial Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport Under the terms of an agreement between Concordia University and the provincial Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport, approved by the Quebec Access to Information Commission, Concordia University is required to transmit to the Ministry some or all of the following information concerning its students: the student’s permanent code, complete name, date of birth, gender, father’s complete name, mother’s complete name and place of birth. This information is being transmitted, at the Ministry’s request, in order to provide the Ministry with the tools to properly calculate funding for Concordia University, for planning purposes and to ensure the proper management of public funds. Published by Enrolment Services under the auspices of the Vice-President, Services Editor: Cynthia Foster Cover Design: Concordia Marketing Communications Copyright • Concordia University • January 2012 Printed in Canada ISBN 978-0-88947-487-1 Undergraduate Calendar 2012- 2 013 a CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY Mission Concordia University is welcoming, engaged, and committed to innovation and excellence in education, research, creative activity and community partnerships. It dares to be different and draws on its diversity to transform the individual, strengthen society and enrich the world. Vision Concordia’s vision is to rank among Canada’s top five comprehensive universities within the next decade, and to be a first choice for students and faculty locally, across Canada, and internationally in a wide variety of defined areas of research and study. Values Concordia’s core values stem from those long prized by its founding institutions. Concordia has adopted the motto of the city of Montreal, Concordia salus, which speaks to well-being through harmony. The union of two very different institutions of higher education has led to an exceptionally successful synthesis of compatible and timely values. Excellence Concordia values the curiosity and engagement of its faculty, staff, and students. Curiosity about the world around us, respectful engagement with those who inhabit it, and strong determination to improve it lead to productive exploration of current understandings, a rich spectrum of creative activity and practice, and the creation and dissemination of new knowledge. Opportunity Concordia values the openness and respect necessary to provide opportunities to a highly diverse student and faculty population. Diversity at Concordia is interpreted broadly: for example, in addition to embracing diversity in ethnicity, gender, language, and accessibility, Concordia provides students with different and original ways of exploring their interests. Enabling faculty, staff and students to make a progressive impact on their world in ways that respect and engage the uniqueness of each individual is a hallmark of Concordia. Quality of Life Concordia values a secure and respectful learning environment and workplace. Concordia is committed to promoting a healthy, safe and sustainable campus and to enhancing the quality of life of the community in which we live.  The Undergraduate Calendar is an official University document. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................................................. 11 9 ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................ 12 5 ADMISSION REGULATIONS ........................................................... 13 9 MATURE ENTRY .............................................................................. 14 7 TUITION AND FEES ......................................................................... 15  ACADEMIC INFORMATION: DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS 16  ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND THE ACADEMIC CODE OF CONDUCT ........................................... 17.10 54 POLICY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRIBUNAL HEARING POOLS ................................................... 17.20 6 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................. 17.30 64 OMBUDS OFFICE ............................................................................ 17.40 78 STUDENT LIFE AND STUDENT SERVICES ................................... 18 8 Student Life and Student Services ................................................... 8. 8 Dean of Students .............................................................................. 8. 8 Advocacy and Support Services ....................................................... 8. 8 Counselling and Development .......................................................... 8.4 85 Health Services ................................................................................ 8.5 87 Financial Aid and Awards ................................................................. 8.6 89 Recreation and Athletics ................................................................... 8.7 9 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ......................................................... 19 95 STUDENT AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS ...................................... 20 0 SCHOOL OF EXTENDED LEARNING ............................................. 21 07 School of Extended Learning Credits and Certificates ..................... . 08 Student Transition Centre ................................................................. .  Centre for Continuing Education ...................................................... .  Institute for Community Development .............................................. .4 5 TEACHER TRAINING AND TEACHER CERTIFICATION ............... 23 7 INSTITUTE FOR CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION ............................. 24  CONVOCATION MEDALS AND PRIZES ......................................... 25  TABLE OF CONTENTS  • 2012‑13 Concordia University Undergraduate Calendar FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE ................................................ 31 5 Arts and Science ............................................................................... .00 6 Programs and Admission Requirements .......................................... .00 7 Degree Requirements ...................................................................... .00 40 General Education ............................................................................ .004 45 Adult Education (see §.090.) Applied Human Sciences .................................................................. .00 46 Biology .............................................................................................. .00 55 Chemistry and Biochemistry ............................................................. .050 6 Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics .................................. .060 70 Communication Studies .................................................................... .070 9 Economics ........................................................................................ .080 0 Education .......................................................................................... .090  English .............................................................................................. .00 6 English as a Second Language (see §.090.) Études françaises ............................................................................. .0 4 Exercise Science .............................................................................. .0 57 Geography, Planning and Environment ............................................ .0 66 History .............................................................................................. .60 80 Interdisciplinary Elective Groups (see §.70) Interdisciplinary Studies .................................................................... .70 9 Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality (see §.70) Journalism ........................................................................................ .80 97 Leisure Sciences (see §.00) Mathematics and Statistics ............................................................... .00 0 Philosophy ........................................................................................ .0 4 Physics ............................................................................................. .0  Political Science ............................................................................... .40 8 Psychology ....................................................................................... .50 4 Religion ............................................................................................. .70 57 Sociology and Anthropology ............................................................. .0 70 Southern Asia Studies (see §.70) Teaching of English as a Second Language (see §.090.) Theological Studies .......................................................................... .0 84 Urban Studies (see §.0.) Women’s Studies (see §.560) 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS • 2012‑13 Concordia University Undergraduate Calendar Computer Science (Minor) ................................................................ .400 89 Colleges, Institutes and Schools ...................................................... .500 89 Co-operative Education .................................................................... .55 89 Liberal Arts College .......................................................................... .50 90 Loyola International College ............................................................. .55 94 School of Canadian Irish Studies ..................................................... .50 97 School of Community and Public Affairs ........................................... .540 40 Science College ................................................................................ .550 408 Simone de Beauvoir Institute and Women’s Studies ........................ .560 4 JOHN MOLSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ...................................... 61 47 John Molson School of Business ...................................................... 6.0 48 Admission Requirements .................................................................. 6.0 48 Undergraduate Degree Programs .................................................... 6. 49 The Credit Core ................................................................................ 6. 40 General Information .......................................................................... 6.0 4 John Molson School of Business Courses ....................................... 6.5 4 Accountancy ..................................................................................... 6.40 45 Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems ............. 6.50 49 Economics ........................................................................................ 6.60 44 Finance ............................................................................................. 6.70 45 International Business ...................................................................... 6.80 440 Management ..................................................................................... 6.90 44 Marketing .......................................................................................... 6.00 447 Administration ................................................................................... 6.0 45 Program Options for Non-Business Students ................................... 6.40 45 Computer Science ............................................................................ 6.50 45 Special Certificate Programs ............................................................ 6.60 45 Special Programs in Accountancy .................................................... 6.70 45 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE ........... 71 457 Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science ................................ 7.0 458 BEng ................................................................................................. 7.0 46 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ....................... 7.0 466 Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering ..................... 7.40 47 Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering ......... 7.50 477 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 • 2012‑13 Concordia University Undergraduate Calendar Engineering Course Descriptions ..................................................... 7.60 48 Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering .......... 7.70 509 Computation Arts and Computer Science ........................................ 7.80 55 Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Applications ................... 7.85 56 Centre for Engineering in Society ..................................................... 7.90 57 Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering ................ 7.00 58 FACULTY OF FINE ARTS ................................................................ 81 59 Programs and Admission Requirements .......................................... 8.0 50 Degree Requirements ...................................................................... 8.0 5 Fine Arts Courses of Faculty-Wide Interest ...................................... 8.0 5 Art Education .................................................................................... 8.40 55 Art History ......................................................................................... 8.50 59 Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema ................................................. 8.60 545 Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality .............................................. 556 Contemporary Dance ....................................................................... 8.70 558 Creative Arts Therapies .................................................................... 8.80 56 Design and Computation Arts ........................................................... 8.90 56 Music ................................................................................................ 8.00 57 Studio Arts ........................................................................................ 8.0 585 Studio Art ........................................................................................ 585 Ceramics ........................................................................................ 586 Fibres .............................................................................................. 586 Intermedia/Cyberarts ...................................................................... 587 Painting and Drawing ..................................................................... 587 Photography ................................................................................... 588 Print Media ..................................................................................... 588 Sculpture ........................................................................................ 589 Theatre ............................................................................................. 8.0 604 LIBRARIANS .................................................................................... 100.10 64 RETIRED FULL-TIME FACULTY ..................................................... 100.20 65 EQUIVALENTS INDEX ..................................................................... 200 67 AWARDS, PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS ...................................... 300 67 GRADUATE PROGRAMS ................................................................ 400 649 INDEX ................................................................................................ 500 65 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS • 2012‑13 Concordia University Undergraduate Calendar About the University Concordia University is one of the largest urban universities in Canada. It has two campuses — one in downtown Montreal (Sir George Williams), the other in a residential setting in the city’s west end (Loyola). Established in 974 with the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, Concordia University offers over 500 graduate and undergraduate programs in four Faculties (Arts and Science, John Molson School of Business, Engineering and Computer Science, and Fine Arts) and two Schools (the School of Graduate Studies and the School of Extended Learning). At the undergraduate level, the University offers BA, BAdmin, BComm, BCompSc, BEd, BEng, BFA, and BSc degrees, as well as certificate programs. For graduate programs, please see graduatestudies.concordia. ca/publications/graduatecalendar. For more information about the University, its history and its founding institutions, please see concordia.ca/about. 7 Gender Neutral Degree Nomenclature Students may choose to graduate with degree titles that are gender neutral and refer to the diplomas themselves (Baccalaureate, Magisteriate, and Doctorate) or with the traditional nomenclature (Bachelor, Master, and Doctor). Graduates who have previously been awarded a Concordia degree with the traditional nomenclature may request that their degree be re-issued in the gender neutral nomenclature. 8