| Summary: | The official University of Lethbridge academic calendar for 1979-1980. The University of Lethbridge COLENDOR 1979/1980 DIRECTORY THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE/4401 UNIVERSITY DRIVE/LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA/T1K 3M4 ROOM TELEPHONE NUMBER GENERAL INFORMATION B-760 (A/R) 403/ 329-2111 REGISTRATION, TRANSCRIPTS Registrar's Office C-610 (A/R) 329-2231 ADMISSIONS C-630 (A/R) 329-2662 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND ADVISING Arts and Science, Professional Transfer Programs C-880 (A/R) 329-2419 Education B-820 (A/R) 329-2254 CONTINUING EDUCATION, SUMMER SESSION B-882 (A/R) 329-2427 STUDENT SERVICES C-630 (A/R) 329-2660 Financial Assistance, Scholarships Student Awards Office 0-630 (A/R) 329-2586 Student Counselling C-630 (A/R) 329-2591 Student Health Services C-420 (A/R) 329-2483 Day Care Centre S-156 (SB) 329-2336 School Liaison C-630 (A/R) 329-2662 Student Residences 0-444 (A/R) 329-2584 Off-Campus Housing 0-630 (A/R) 329-2586 DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, CAMPUS VISITS A-768 (A/R) 329-2481 ATHLETICS AND RECREATION SERVICES 214 (PE/FA) 329-2681 PUBLICITY A-770 (A/R) 329-2582 CAMPUS SECURITY S-136A (SB) 329-2603 After Regular Hours Lethbridge Answering Service 327-0777 Legend: A/R - Academic/Residence Building PE/FA - Physical Education/Fine Arts Building SB - Service Building The University of Lethbridge COLENDEIR 1979/1980 This Calendar sets forth the intention of the University, at the time of its publication, with respect to all matters contained therein. The University reserves the right at any time to deviate from what appears in the Calendar, either in order to serve the best interests of the University, or because of circumstances or occurrences beyond the University's reasonable control. The University expressly denies responsibility,or liability to any person or persons who may suffer loss or who may be otherwise adversely affected by such change. An aerial photo Of the campus taken tn June, 1978, before commencement of construchon ot the west wog of the campus plan TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECTORY THE UNIVERSITY STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1979-80 ADMISSION REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT FEES ACADEMIC REGULATIONS FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Information and Advice Academic Regulations Degree programs Curriculum for the Degree B.A./B.Sc. Special Curricula for the Degree B.A./B.Sc. Curriculum for the Degree B.F A Curriculum for the Degree B.Mus. Curriculum for the Degree B.M.A. BA., B.Sc., B.F.A., B.Mus., B.M.A. as Second Degrees Disciplinary Majors and Departmental Programs Multidisciplinary Majors Professional Transfer Programs Agriculture and Forestry Dentistry Engineering Environmental Design Food Science Home Economics Law Library Science Medicine Nursing Optometry Pharmacy Social Welfare Veterinary Medicine FACULTY OF EDUCATION Information and Advice Philosophy of Education Admission to the Faculty of Education Academic Regulations Certification of Teachers Degree Programs Majors and Subject Requirements Diploma Program (Front Cover) 4 5 6 9 12 13 14 17 17 18 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 33 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 38 43 CONTINUING EDUCATION Summer Session Evening Credit Off-Campus Management Development Certificate Program Public Service LIBRARY COMPUTING CENTRE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Scholarships and Awards Entrance Awards Undergraduate Awards Financial Assistance STUDENT SERVICES Admissions and School Liaison Counselling Services Day Care Centre Student Health Services Placement Office Chaplains Service STUDENT ACTIVITIES Students' Union Recreation Services Inter-University Athletics FACILITIES AND SERVICES Food Services and Residence Bookstore Post Office Bank Bus Service Parking and Vehicle Registration Production Services Information Services Physical Plant Services COURSES OF INSTRUCTION UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION Board of Governors Senate General Faculties Council Administrative Officers Alumni Association Academic Staff INDEX MAP 45 45 45 45 45 45 46 46 49 49 49 51 55 56 55 56 57 57 57 57 58 58 58 58 59 59 59 59 59 59 59 59 59 59 61 115 115 116 116 117 117 118 123 (Back Cover) THE UNIVERSITY The University of Lethbridge is a nondenominational, coeducational university incorporated under the provisions of the Universities Act of the Province of Alberta. It is a provincial university with membership in the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. The University of Lethbridge participates with the universities and other post-secondary institutions of Alberta in a variety of cooperative programs and activities. The University was established on January 1, 1967, having evolved from the University Section of the Lethbridge Junior College. For the previous decade, the University Section of the College had offered introductory courses for university transfer credit. Enrolment at the University has increased from 638 students in its first year of operation to approximately 1,530 full-time students in 1978. Another 1,770 students attended the University part-time or enrolled in summer session during 1978. LOCATION In 1971, the University moved from its shared campus at the College to its present location on 457 acres in West Lethbridge. West Lethbridge is a growing sub-division in Lethbridge, Alberta's third largest city with a population of 50,000 people. The centre of a prosperous farming and ranching area, Lethbridge is characterized by its many green areas and parks, and its abundant cultural and recreational facilities. It is located in southern Alberta, ninety miles east of the Canadian Rockies and sixty miles north of the United States border. CAMPUS AND BUILDINGS Designed by Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson, the "Campus in the Coulees" has received international acclaim for its architectural originality, functional design and spacious environment. Focal point of the campus is the visually stunning Academic/Residence Building which houses the majority of classrooms and laboratories, as well as residences for 362 students. Also located here are the library, administrative offices, bookstore and cafeteria. The Physical Education/Fine Arts Building features both a large and a small gymnasium. Supporting areas include painting, sculpturing and drama studios, and an art gallery. Four service buildings complete the campus, housing a commercial bank, a day care centre and various service departments. In October, 1978, the University began construction of the west wing of the campus plan. This second phase of the physical development consists of a large building to house the Departments of Art, Dramatic Arts, Music and the Fine Arts components in the Faculty of Education, along with a 412-seat theatre. It is expected to be ready for occupancy for the Fall Semester of 1980. PROGRAMS The Faculty of Arts and Science offers instruction leading to degrees in Arts and Science (B.A. and B.Sc.), Management Arts (B.M.A.), Fine Arts (B.F.A.), and Music (B.Mus.). The Faculty of Education offers instruction leading to a degree in Education (B.Ed.), and to the post-baccalaureate professional diploma in Education (D.P.E.). The University also offers programs for transfer of credit to professional faculties at other universities in Agriculture and Forestry, Dentistry, Engineering, Environmental Design, Food Science, Home Economics, Law, Library Science, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy, Social Welfare and Veterinary Medicine. A public service program is designed to meet the variety of educational needs and interests evident in the community. It consists of certificate programs, noncredit instruction, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, performances and workshops in the University's fields of study. These programs are offered both on campus and at off-campus centres. 4 STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY In the process of transmitting and advancing higher learning, The University of Lethbridge endeavors to cultivate humane values; it seeks to foster intellectual growth, social development, aesthetic sensitivity, personal ethics and physical well-being; it seeks to cultivate the transcendental dimension of the scholar's personality. Flexibility and openness to innovation will be the distinguishing feature of The University of Lethbridge. Notwithstanding its intention to offer diverse subject matter contributing to the acquisition of professional skills, the University regards learning as an end in itself, not merely as a means to material ends. Its primary aims are to foster the spirit of free inquiry and the critical interpretation of ideas. The undergraduate is, and should remain, the focus of the University's endeavor. Students are invited to participate in all phases of university life. The highest degree of interaction between students and faculty is encouraged, and should not be confined to the physical limits of the campus. It is desirable and necessary that the University should relate closely to the local community. Nevertheless, its outlook should not be determined by any regional or sectional interest. Through exposures to cosmopolitan influences and diverse cultures, the scholar is best able to evaluate his own social and cultural milieu. The University asserts its right and responsibility for free expression and communication of ideas. It is self-evident that a university cannot function without complete automony in this domain. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1979 - 1980 1979 APRIL 9-13 Monday through Friday - Registration for all currently enrolled full-time students who plan to return for the 1979 Fall Semester. 20 Friday - Last day for registration for Summer Session I. 27 Friday - Registration and enrolment day for Professional Semester II, Faculty of Education, for Fall Semester 1979. Early application for acceptance into Professional Semester I, Faculty of Education, for Fall Semester 1979. MAY 1 Tuesday - First day of classes for Summer Session I. 12 Saturday - Spring Convocation. 21 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University Closed. JUNE 8 Friday - Final application day for acceptance into Professional Semester I. Faculty of Education, for Fall Semester 1979. 12 Tuesday - Last day of classes for SumMer Session I. 15 Friday - Last day for registration for Summer Session II. 30 Saturday - Last day of 1978/79 academic year. JULY 1 Sunday - First day of the 1979/80 academic year. 2 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University Closed. 3 Tuesday - First day of classes for Summer Session U. 13 Friday - Last day for application for admission for the 1979 Fall Semester for students whose academic credentials originate outside the province of Alberta. 13 Friday - Last day for registration for Summer Session III. 24 Tuesday - Last day of classes for Summer Session II. 25 Wednesday - First day of classes for Summer Session III. AUGUST 3 Friday - Last day for application for admission for the 1979 Fall Semester for students whose academic credentials originate in the province of Alberta. 6 Monday - Civic Holiday - University Closed. 13 Monday - Last day for application for Studio and Conservatory Music Courses. 16 Thursday - Last day'of classes for Summer Session III. 17 Friday - Last day continuing full-time students may register for the 1979 Fall Semester without being assessed a late registration fee. 20-24 Monday through Friday - Registration for the 1979 Fall Semester for new students. SEPTEMBER 3 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University Closed. 4 Tuesday - Education 2500: First day of classes - orientation and research testing. Room B-740 (09 00). 5 Wednesday - Late registration for the 1979 Fall Semester for all full-time students unable to register 'early. 6 Thursday - First day of classes for 1979 Fall Semester. 10 Monday - Off-campus and evening classes begin. 10-13 Monday through Thursday - Registration for part-time evening students - 18 00 to 19 00 each evening. 14 Friday - Last day study lists are accepted by the Registrar's Office without late penalty fee. 14 Friday - Last day for application for :graduation for students wishing to receive diplomas at Spring Convocation. 21 Friday - Last day for receipt of off-campus registration and enrolment forms. 21 Friday - Last day study lists are accepted by the Registrar's Office with late penalty fee. OCTOBER 8 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University Closed. APRIL 1979 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI sAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24_ 25 26 27 28 29 30 _ MAY 1979 SUN MON TuE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 1979 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 .17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 .27 28 29 30 JULY 1979 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 1979 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1234 5 -6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER 1979 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 .12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER 1979 SUN MON TuE wED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 SUN 4 MON 5 NOVEMBER 1979 TUE WED THU FRI SAY 123 6 7 8 9 10 NOVEMBER 2 9 Friday - Last day for application for admission for the 1980 Spring Semester for students whose admission credentials originate outside the province of Alberta. Friday - Last day for dropping individual classes without academic prejudice. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University Closed. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 30 Friday - Faculty of Education English proficiency retesting. 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 3-7 Monday through Friday - Registration for the 1980 Spring Semester for continuing DECEMBER 1979 Students. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 7 Friday - Last day for application for admission for the 1980 Spring Semester for students whose admission credentials originate in the province of Alberta. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 Friday - Registration and enrolment day for Professional Semester II, Faculty of 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Education, for Spring Semester 1980. Deadline for applications for acceptance into 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Professional Semester I, Faculty of Education for Spring Semester 1980. 2~0 2%, 25 26 27 28 29 7 Friday - Last day of classes for the 1979 Fall Semester. 11 Tuesday - Fall Semester final examinations begin. JANUARY 1980 17 Monday - Last day for application for Studio and Conservatory Music Courses. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI 1 2 3 4 SAT 5 24-31 Monday through Monday - Holidays - University Closed. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1980 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 JANUARY 1 Tuesday - Statutory Holiday - University Closed. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7 Monday - First day of classes, Professional Semesters I and II, Faculty of Education. 27 28 29 30 31 7 Monday - Education 2500: First day of classes - orientation and research testing. Room B-740 (09 00). FEBRUARY 1980 8 Tuesday - Registration day for the 1980 Spring Semester for new students and late SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT registrations for returning students who did not register December 3 - 7. 12 9 Wednesday - First day of classes for 1980 Spring Semester. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 Monday - Off-campus and evening classes begin. 10 17 24 11 18 25 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 16 23 14-17 Monday through Thursday - Registration for part-time evening students - 18 00 - 19 00. 18 Friday - Last day study lists are accepted by Registrar's Office without late penalty fee. MARCH 1980 25 Friday - Last day for receipt of off-campus registration and enrolment forms. SUN ON TUE WED THU FM SAT 1 25 Friday - Last day study lists are accepted by the Registrar's Office with late penalty fee. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 FEBRUARY 25 Monday - Mid-Semester recess - classes cancelled. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 % 2%1 25 26 27 28 29 MARCH 13 Thursday - Last day for dropping individual classes without academic prejudice. 28 Friday - Faculty of Education English proficiency retesting. APRIL 1980 SUN MON TUE WED THU . FRI SAT 1 234 5 • ApR1L 4 Friday - Statutory Holiday - University Closed. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University Closed. 13 20 14 21 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 19 26 8-11 Tuesday through Friday - Registration for all continuing full-time students who plan to return for the 1980 Fall Semester. 27 28 29 30 9 Wednesday - Last day of classes for the 1980 Spring Semester. 14 Monday - Spring Semester final examinations begin. SUN MON MAY 1980 TUE WED THU FRI SAT 18 Friday - Last day for registration for Summer Session I. 1 2 3 25 Friday - Registration and enrolment day for Professional Semester II, Faculty of 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Education for Fall Semester 1980. Early registration and enrolment day for 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Professional Semester I, for Fall Semester 1980. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MAY 1 Thursday - First day of classes for Summer Session I. 10 Saturday - Spring Convocation. JUNE 1980 19 Monday - Statutory Holiday - University Closed. SUN MUN TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 JUNE ' 6 Friday - Deadline for application for acceptance into Professional Semester I. for Fall 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Semester 1980. \ 15 16 17 18 ;19 20 21 12 Thursday - Last day of classes for Summer Session I. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 13 Friday - Last day of registration for Summer Session II. 29 30 30 Monday - Last day of 1979/80 academic year. 7 Construction of a west wing to house the Departments of Art Drama and Music es expected to be completed by Fall ADMISSION Inquiries relating to admission to the University should be directed to: Student Services - Admissions The University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, Alberta Telephone Number: Area Code 403, 329-2660/1 Office Hours: 08 30 to 16 30 Monday through Friday Students entering the University for the first time may phone the Admissions Office collect to make an appointment to discuss admission and programs. Charges will be accepted only on calls made from within Alberta. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION An applicant for admission must submit to the Admissions Office: 1. An Application for Admission Form, completed in every respect and accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $10. 2. Official transcripts from all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college or university) institutions attended. Whenever possible, transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing institution to The University of Lethbridge. Notes: 1. All applications must be submitted by the deadlines prescribed in the Academic Schedule. (See page 6). 2. The Admissions Office will notify the applicant of his/her admission status. 3. Admission to the University does not constitute registration or enrolment in a course or program of studies. APPLICATION FOR READMISSION A student who has withdrawn previously, either voluntarily or upon requirement of a faculty council, is required to complete a new Application for Admission Form and to obtain a statement of admissibility from the University. Students who cease to attend for one or more semesters, excluding Summer Session, are deemed to have withdrawn voluntarily. No application fee is required for readmission unless the applicant has attended another school in the interim. A student who registers in sequential semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall) is not normally required to apply for readmission. APPLICATION DEADLINES April 20, 1979 Deadline for receipt of Application and Registration Friday Forms from students who wish to enrol in courses offered during 1979 Summer Session I. June 15, 1979 Deadline for receipt of Application and Registration Friday Forms from students who wish to enrol in courses offered during 1979 Summer Session II. July 13, 1979 Deadline for receipt of Application and Registration . Friday Forms from students who wish to enrol in courses during 1979 Summer Session III. August 3, 1979 Last day for apOlications for admission , for the 1979 Fall .Friday Semester. December 7, Last day for applications for admission for the 1980 Friday 1979 Spring Semester. Students from other countries are advised to apply three months in advance of the session they want to attend. Applications received after these dates will be considered as time permits. ADMISSION ROUTES FOR FIRST SEMESTER STUDENTS All first semester students, regardless of the degree being sought, are admitted to the Faculty of Arts and Science by one of the following Admission Routes: 1. Admission of Alberta High School Students Students seeking admission from Alberta High Schools must present: a. a high school diploma. b. English 30 and three subjects from the following list with an over-all average of 60% and a minimum mark of 50% in any subject. Biology 30 Mathematics 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 31 French 30 Physics 30 French 31 Social Studies 30 German 30 or 31 Ukrainian 30 Latin 30 c. a fifth subject at the Grade XII level with a minimum mark of 50%. The grade in the fifth subject will not be used in computing the average for admission purposes. The fifth subject may be any Grade XII course offered for five credits as part of the Alberta High School curriculum. 2. Admission as a Mature Student A Mature Student is one who: a. does not have the educational credentials required for admission through another admission route. b. is at least 19 years of age at the commencement of the session. c. ordinarily has had formal schooling interrupted for at least one year. A Mature Student applicant is required to provide evidence of ability to benefit from university level studies. In addition to the usual admission procedure, the applicant must arrange for an appointment with the Admissions Officer by calling 329-2662. The following is the regular Mature Student application procedure. However, the procedure is flexible and depends upon each individual case. The applicant normally must: 1. consult University Counselling Centre. 2. submit official transcripts of all previous secondary and post-secondary schooling 3. submit a personal letter with relevant information for considera-tion by the Admissions Committee. • 4. arrange to have three reference letters sent to the Admissions Office by persons qualified to assess the applicant's academic potential. Note: All documents must be received by the University no later than Iwo weeks prior fo the semester for which admission is being sought. 9 3. Admission on the Basis of College Entrance Examination Board Tests Students are admitted upon presentation of acceptable College Entrance Examination Board scores. Students should write the C.E.E.B. Scholastic Aptitude Tests (verbal and mathematical) and three Achievement Tests related to their desired university program. Application for these tests may be obtained from: C.E.E.B. Box 592 Princeton, New Jersey U.S.A. 08540 4. Admission from Alberta Colleges or Institutes of Technology The University admits any student who has successfully completed one year or more of work at a recognized Alberta College or Institute of Technology and is recommended by that institution for university admission. 5. Admission on the Basis of a Canadian Provincial High School Program An applicant from another Canadian province who has completed the senior matriculation requirements of the university or universities of that province normally is considered eligible for admission to The University of Lethbridge. Appropriate academic subjects and a satisfactory average must be presented before admission is granted. Certificates Acceptable for University Admission British Grade XII with appropriate subjects presented for Columbia admission. Saskatchewan Division IV or Grade XII standing with a 65% average on all group 30 level subjects presented for admission. Manitoba Grade XII with completion of the appropriate 300 and 301 levels subjects. Ontario Complete Grade XII with an average of 60% on appropriate academic subjects. Quebec One year of C.E.G.E.P. with subjects appropriate for unviersity admission New Brunswick Grade XII (from 1972). Nova Scotia Grade XII with an overall average of 60%. Newfoundland First year at Memorial University. Prince Edward Grade XII with appropriate academic subjects and Island average. S. Admission on the Basis of Work Completed in Other Countries Note: Students from other countries should consult Student Services - Admissions for information concerning entrance requirements, programs of study and university regulations, and for assistance in obtaining student visas. An applicant from outside Canada must satisfy the University that his or her qualifications are comparable to those of Canadian applicants, and is required to submit: a. a completed Application for Admission form. b. official transcripts of all secondary school and university level courses. Detailed course outlines and mark statements may be required. c. proof of proficiency in the English language (if applicable). One acceptable proof of proficiency in the English language is a suit-able score in the Test of English as a Foreign Language through the College Entrance Examination Board, Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A. Examples of documentation required of non-Canadian students are listed below. Other credentials of comparable merit are considered. A student seeking admission on the basis of documents in a language other than English must submit the documents together with a notarized English translation. When the documents do not indicate the subjects studied and the grades secured in the individual subjects in the final year, the student is required to submit certified statements from authorized officials of the institution attended giving the required information. The International Baccalaureate: This document indicating appropriate subjects is acceptable for admission to first year. General Certificate of Education: Applicants must complete a minimum of five subjects including English, at least two being at the Advanced Level with the remainder at the Ordinary Level. Appropriate academic subjects must be presented. Australia and New Zealand: A student with matriculation standing from a recognized university in Australia or New Zealand is generally admissible to The University of Lethbridge. Applicants must present the Leaving Certificate or the Matriculation Certificate. University of Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong Matriculation Examination is considered for the same credit as the General Certificate of Education. The Chinese University of Hong Kong Matriculation Certificate is not acceptable for admission. India and Pakistan: A Bachelor's Degree in division one is the minimum requirement for admission, or G.C.E. as above. United States: Students who have graduated from high school In the United States are eligible to apply for admission. However, such applicants must submit scores in the C.E.E.B. Scholastic Aptitude Tests and in three Achievement Tests related to their desired major pattern. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY All applicants whose first language is other than English must demonstrate that they are proficient in the English language by writing and achieving a satisfactory level of performance (550+) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The University may consider an alternative proof of proficiency in the English language. Landed immigrants whose first language is other than English and who have not resided in Canada for a minimum of three years are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language as outlined above. ) 10 ADMISSION AS A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT Under the following conditions, Alberta High School students may be admitted on a part-time basis: (1) The student is deemed by the appropriate high school officials to be academically prepared for university-level work in a given subject area or areas. (2) The student is currently enrolled in a Southern Alberta high school program. (3) The student is recommended for this kind of admission by the high school officials concerned. Credit for courses successfully completed is recognized for the degree requirements when the student is admitted as a full-time student. Students who intend to transfer to other institutions are advised that some institutions do not recognize courses for which no points are assigned. ADMISSION AS A TRANSFER STUDENT A student who has attended other post-secondary institutions and who wishes to apply foe admission with advanced standing should follow the procedures outlined under ,the heading "Application for Admission". A student who has not completed a degree at another institution is required to, present high school transcripts and transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. A student with a degree is required to submit a transcript from the institution that granted the degree. Upon receipt of all the requested documents, a statement of advanced credit is issued by the Registrar's Office. For such students, advanced credit is assigned for subjects passed that are comparable to courses offered at The University of Lethbridge. Specified credit in a subject area is assigned when there is a University of Lethbridge course equivalent to the course being transferred. Unspecified credit in a subject area is assigned when there is no course equivalent, but the course being transferred is acceptable to the Faculty in meeting subject requirements for a degree. TRANSFER FROM ALBERTA COLLEGES WITH APPROVED UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS An applicant who has successfully completed courses with acceptable grades in an approved university transfer program at Medicine Hat College, Mount Royal College, Red Deer College, or Grande Prairie College is granted credit for the first year (first ten semester courses or equivalent) provided that the courses are recommended for Arts and Science degree credit at The University of Lethbridge by the sending institution. Credit for Education courses is considered to a maximum of four semester courses (two full year courses). Courses in excess of four is designated "extra to degree". Credit for courses completed beyond the first year is granted through individual assessment at the discretion of the University. For information on individual courses, students are advised to consult the Provincial Transfer Guide available through the College Registrar. ADMISSION AS A VISITING STUDENT Application for admission must be completed by the stated deadlines. (See page 14). ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC DEGREE PROGRAMS Admission to the Faculty of Arts and Science in a Program Leading to a Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A./B.Sc.) Students applying to the Faculty of Arts and Science to obtain a B.A./B.Sc. degree must meet the criteria of one of the Admission Routes 1 through 6. Admission to the Faculty of Arts and Science in a Program Leading to a Bachelor of Management Arts (B.M.A.) Students applying to the Faculty of Arts and Science to obtain a Bachelor of Management Arts as a first degree must meet the criteria of one of the Admission Routes 1 through 6. Admission to the Faculty of Arts and Science in Program Leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (B.F.A.) Students entering the Faculty of Arts and Science to obtain a B.F.A. as a first degree initially register in the first and second years as pre-B.F.A. candidates and are required to meet the criteria of one of the Admission Routes 1 through 6. Upon completion of 20 semester courses, candidates with demonstrated aptitude may apply for admission to the B.F.A. Program. Admission to the Faculty of Arts and Science in a Program Leading to a Bachelor of Music Degree (B.Mus.) Students entering the Faculty of Arts and Science to obtain a B.Mus. as a first degree initially register in the first and second years as pre-B.Mus. candidates and are required to meet the criteria of one of the Admission Routes 1 thrOugh 6. Upon completion of 20 semester courses, candidates with demonstrated aptitude may apply for admission to the B.Mus. program. Admission to the Faculty of Education in a Program Leading to a Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed.) Students seeking admission to the Faculty of Education for a first degree and who have no prior university credits are initially admitted to the Faculty of Arts and Science as pre-B.Ed. candidates, and are required to meet the criteria of one of the Admission Routes 1 through 6. Upon completion of 20 semester courses, including Education 2500, the candidate is considered for admission to the Faculty of Education B.Ed. degree program. The specific and detailed admission requirements of the Faculty of Education are presented on page 36 of this Calendar. The admission of a transfer student with teacher training or professional education courses is subject to the approval of the Director of Student Program Services in accordance with Faculty of Education enrolment limits. Upon receipt of a statement of advanced credit, the student must consult with the Director to determine the program of study for the degree. Admission to the Faculty of Education in a Program Leading to a Diploma in Education Admission to this program requires a B.Ed. or equivalent and is subject tb the approval of the Faculty of Education. Queries should be directed to the Director of Student Program Services. For more detailed information see page 43. The University reserves the tight to grant or refuse admission to any student. 11 REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT PROCEDURE A student must register for each semester. Under the system currently employed by the University, the following definitions apply: Registration - The student registers by completing a Registration Form which provides personal data such as name, address, faculty, etc. and which signifies an intention to enrol in a course or courses. Enrolment - The student enrols in specific courses (subsequent to registration) by submitting class cards to instructors of specific courses, recording such data on study lists and filing study lists in the Registrar's Office. NOTES 1. New Students After an application has been processed, the applicant is advised of his or her eligibility for admission. If admissible, the student receives full instruction on the procedures to be followed to complete registration and enrolment. 2. In-Course Students A student currently registered at the University is not if ied of the details of registration and enrolment procedures at the appropriate time. 3. Changes in Enrolment No changes other than withdrawals from individual courses are per-mitted after the study lists have been filed. 4. Late Penalty Fee Students who fail to complete registration or enrolment during the specified period are assessed a late penalty fee. REGISTRATION IN OFF-CAMPUS COURSES Each semester the University offers courses at a number of off-campus centres. Registration and enrolment in these courses may be done through the mail. Special registration and enrolment forms are available at the Registrar's Office. Notwithstanding this provision, students taking credit courses must meet the regular admission requirements of the Faculty offering the courses (see pages 9 and 36). WITHDRAWAL Complete Withdrawal A student wishing to withdraw must notify the University by submitting a completed Withdrawal Form obtainable from the Registrar's Office or the Counselling Centre. The date this form is received by the Registrar will be the official withdrawal date for purposes of fee assessment. Failure to comply with this requirement results in the assignments of failing grades, and full assessment of fees. (See Fee Refund). Grades are not assigned when a student withdraws before the last class of a semester. Students enrolled in Summer Session should consult the Summer Session Calendar for details of the complete withdrawal procedure. Course Withdrawal A student is awarded a "W" designation for any course officially withdrawn before the end of the ninth week of a Fall or Spring Semester, provided the student remains enrolled in one or more courses. A student enrolled in two courses (part-time student) is entitled to a pro-rated refund for withdrawn courses. (See Fee Refund). A full-time student who withdraws from courses but remains enrolled in three courses retains classification as a full-time student. Such students receive a pro-rated refund on the difference between the regular full-time fee assessment and the fee assessment for three semester courses A full-time student who withdraws from courses, resulting in enrolment in fewer than three courses, is reclassified as part-time and is entitled to a pro-rated refund for withdrawn courses. Advantages accruing to the student by virtue of full-time status are at that point nullified both within the University and with external agencies, including the Alberta Students' Finance Board. Students enrolled in Summer Session should consult the Summer Session Calendar for details of the course withdrawal procedure. Continuing Education offers a weekend cross-country skiing COUlse every winter. 12 FEES FEE SCHEDULE All fees are subject to change subsequent to the publication of this Calendar. 1. Tuition Fees Canadian Students (Canadian Citizens and Landed Immigrants) a. Full-time Students (3 courses) $247.50 (more than three courses) $275 per semester b. Part-time Students $ 82.50 per course Non-Canadian Students (Students in Canada on the authority of a student or other authorized visa). a. Full-time Students (3 courses) $412.50 per semester (more than 3 courses) $440 per semester b. Part-time Students $137.50 per course Audit Fees (non-refundable) Students paying full tuition fees Nil Others $41.25 per course Course Challenge Fee $41.25 per course Waiver ot Tuition Fees - Students 65 years or over, upon application to the Registrar's Office, are not assessed tuition fees. Before enrolment can be completed a full-time student must have paid a minimum deposit of $55 and part-time students must pay fees in full. Full fees for full-time students must be paid by October 1 in the Fall Semester and February 1 in the Spring Semester, or suitable alternative arrangements must be made with the Controller's Office not later than these dates. A student who defaults on fee payments so arranged is subject to registration cancellation. If a student withdraws before enrolment has been completed no penalties are assessed, but in cases of withdrawal after enrolment is complete, the refund schedule applies. Receipts for payment of fees received by mail are not issued at the time of payment unless requested at the time. Official receipts for income tax purposes will be prepared and made available before the end of the following February. 2. Application Fee - Each new application for admission must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $10. A returning student who has attended any other post-secondary educational institution since attending The University of Lethbridge is also required to pay this fee. This fee entitles the student to ten official transcripts at no extra charge. 3. Late Penalty Fees - These fees are charged when deadlines are not met. 4. Students Union Fee - To be announced. 5. Special Fees - May be assessed for laboratories or courses requiring unique facilities or supplies. 6. Summer Session Fees - See Summer Session Calendar. FEE ASSESSMENT AND REFUNDS Students who withdraw from a course or courses are assessed a percentage of the total fee applicable for that course or those courses, effective the date of notification of withdrawal. Notification of withdrawal is considered effective on the date that the Withdrawal Form is received by the Registrar. The fee assessment schedule is as follows: Withdrawal Date Percentage Assessed of Total Tuition Students' Union Fees Fees Fall Semester Anytime during September 20% nil October 1 - October 20 35% 100% October 21 - November 15 50% 100% After November 15 100% 100% Spring Semester Anytime during January 20% nil February 1 - February 20 35% 100% February 21 - March 15 50% 100% After March 15 100% 100% Refunds are processed only after November 15 in the Fall Semester and March 15 in the Spring Semester. Summer Session See Summer Session Calendar. FEES FOR CONSERVATORY INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC (Non-CredIt) (Payable upon registration) A. Fees for instruction Per semester (13 weeks) Weekly lesson period: minimum of 25 minutes Faculty member $156 Conservatory staff $130 Senior student $104 Class lessons $39 B. Practice Facilities Weekly maximum of five hours (13 weeks) $40 Weekly maximum of ten hours (13 weeks) $80 OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS Official transcripts and degree parchments are withheld from students who have outstanding fees or other accounts with the University. • • • 13 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS CHANGES IN PROGRAM The University reserves the right to add, modify or withdraw any course or courses without notice, and to revise the semester schedule of courses. SEMESTER SYSTEM The University operates on a semester system. The Fall Semester begins in September and ends in December. The Spring Semester begins in January and ends in April. In addition to the two regular semesters, a separate Summer Session is offered during the period of May through August (three sessions). TIMETABLE Normally classes start at 08 00 on a 50-minute schedule Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and on a 75-minute schedule Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some classes may be scheduled on a Saturday, if necessary, or in the evening. Normal lecture time is three hours per week, excluding laboratories. Special timetabling is arranged for Summer Session. APPLICATION FOR DEGREE A student who expects to graduate at Spring Convocation must complete an Application for Degree no later than one week after the first day of classes of the preceding Fall Semester. Forms are obtainable from the Registrar's Office. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that his or her name is included in the graduation list. DISTINCTION AND GREAT DISTINCTION Degrees with Distinction or Great Distinction are conferred upon students who have displayed outstanding academic performance during their undergraduate education CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS Students are classified in three ways: a. by work load (full-time or part-time) b. by year c. by objective Work Load A full-time student is one enrolled in three or more courses in a semester. A part-time student is enrolled in fewer than three courses in a semester. Year A student is classified as first year until seven (7) semester courses have been successfully completed. Students who have successfully completed eight (8) to seventeen (17) (inclusive) semester courses are awarded second year standing, eighteen (18) to twenty-seven (27) courses third year standing, and twenty-eight (28) or more courses fourth year standing. Objective Regular student is one who has satisfied all the admission requirements and is pursuing a program of studies leading to a degree. Mature Student is one admitted on other than formal academic qualifications but has the same status as a regular student. Special student is one who has been formally admitted to the University but is not pursuing a program of studies leading to a degree. Visiting student is: (a) a student who enrols in courses at The University of Lethbridge with credit to be applied toward a program at another institution. A letter from a responsible officer of the other institution is required authorizing enrolment in specific courses at The University of Lethbridge acceptable for credit at the other institution. (b) a student who studies at another institution for credit at The University of Lethbridge. The authorization of the Dean must be obtained in advance for the course or courses to be taken at the other institution. Probationary student is one who has been admitted (or permitted to continue) on a probationary basis because the previous academic record is either deficient in some respect, below the standard ordinarily required, or difficult to assess. Normally a student meeting the conditions stipulated may apply for regular student status. Auditing student is one who has been granted permission by the instructor to attend lectures in a course on the understanding that the student may not participate in class discussions (except by invitation of the instructor), submit assignments, or sit for examinations. No degree credit is granted for the course. An Audit Registration Form must be submitted to the Registrar's Office. GRADING SYSTEM The University employs a letter system of grading: Letter Grade Gradeltark A - Excellent 4 B - Superior 3 C - Average 2 D - Poor 1 F - Failing 0 I - Incomplete N/A P - Pass N/A Cr - Credit N/A NC - No Credit N/A W - Withdrawal N/A The overall academic performance of a student is expressed in terms of the grade-point-average (G.P.A.). F - Falling. This grade indicates a failure and is awarded to a student who does not satisfy the objectives of the course. I - Incomplete. The designation of I is awarded only in cases of illness or other extenuating circumstances, beyond the control of the student, which make it impossible to complete the required work by the close of a semester. The I-designation is awarded only on application to and approval of both the instructor and the Dean; and such application is not entertained until the last two weeks of classes. The I-designation may be converted by the instructor to A,B,C,D,F,Cr,NC or a P grade within one year; if not so converted, it remains thereafter as an "I". In case of an I-designation in Education Field Experiences courses, students should consult the Director of Student Program Services, as a different interpretation of Incomplete applied to these courses. 14 W - Withdrawal without academic prejudice. A designation of W may be recorded at any time after the first two weeks of classes, up to and ( including the ninth week of classes. The W-designation shall be awarded only upon formal application by the student or his agent to the Registrar. (W-designations are disregarded in computing the grade-point-average). Credit/Non-Credlt Alternative A student may elect to take some courses as credit/non-credit. This alternative is offered to encourage students to expand their academic interests by taking courses outside their field of major interest. • Under the credit/non-credit alternative, either credit (Cr) or non-credit (NC) is awarded in place of a letter grade. For satisfactory completion of course requirements, the designation Cr is awarded. If course requirements are not fulfilled, the student is awarded the designation NC. Courses taken as credit/non-credit are not included in computation of the grade-point-average. If requested by the student, substitution of Cr by a letter grade is permitted until thirty days after grades have been mailed. In such a case, the course is included in the grade-point-average computation. A student may elect credit/non-credit in a maximum of two courses per semester, but may not elect more than a total of eight for Credit toward a degree. The credit/non-credit alternative must be declared at the time of enrolment. Replacing Cr with a letter grade in a course taken as credit/non-credit does not enable a student to enrol in more than a maximum of eight such courses. The credit/non-credit alternative may not be elected in courses in the student's major, nor in required courses in Education. Within the overall limit of eight, Education students may elect a maximum of three Education courses as credit/non-credit. For the purpose of this regulation, Management Arts courses are regarded as the major for the degree B.M.A. Transfer students or students pursuing a second degree may elect to take courses as credit/non-credit on a proportional basis. Pass/Fall Courses Certain courses are specified as Pass/Fail in the course descriptions. ( For such courses, students are awarded either the designation P or the grade F. The designation P indicates satisfactory completion of the objectives of a Pass/Fail cOurse. When a student is awarded the designation P. the course is not included in computation of the grade-point-average; when the student is awarded F, the course is included in computation of the grade-point-average. Repeat of a Course If a student repeats a course all attempts are recorded on the trans-cript, but upon the student's application only the most recent grade is computed in the grade-point-average. STUDENT APPEALS Students dissatisfied with the application of an academic policy or regulation to thei r own status are entitled to a review by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the Faculty of Arts and Science, or by the Director of Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education. If still dissatisfied after this review, the student may address a written appeal to the Dean, who renders the final decision on behalf of the Faculty. A student may appeal a decision of a Faculty to the General Faculties Council. APPEAL OF GRADE A student dissatisfied with an assigned grade in an Arts and Science course may request that the instructor review the grade. This request must be made not later than ten weeks after the beginning of the following semester, not counting Summer Session. If after this review the student is still dissatisfied, a written appeal may be sent to the chairman of the department concerned. Either the student or the instructor then may appeal the department's decision to the Faculty of Arts and Science, and finally to the General Faculties Council. If the appeal is initiated between the end of the Spring Semester and the beginning of the Fall Semester, the appeal deadlines may be extended until the appropriate committees can be convened. A student dissatisfied with an assigned grade in an Education course may request that the instructor review the grade. If after this review the student is still dissatisfied, a written appeal may be sent to the Faculty of Education, and finally to the General Faculties Council. The initial appeal to the instructor must be made not later than thirty days after grade reports are mailed by the Registrar. A student initiating an appeal beyond the instructor should inform the Dean of the Faculty concerned, and obtain full details of the procedure. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS A student with transfer credit who is a candidate for a degree must satisfy the minimum residence requirement through successful completion of courses, or their equivalent, excluding credit by challenge, at The University of Lethbridge as follows: B.A./B.Sc. or as the first degree: B.M.A. twenty semester courses, including the final ten offered for credit toward the degree. as the second degree: the final ten semester courses offered for credit toward the degree. B.F.A. or as the first or second degree: B. Mus. the final twenty semester courses offered for credit toward the degree. BEd. as the first degree: twenty semester courses, including ten in Education. as the second degree: ten semester courses in Education. B.A./B.Ed. or thirty semester courses, including fifteen in Arts and B.Sc./B.Ed. Science and ten in Education. D.P.E. ten semester courses, including six in Education. Note: Each transfer student and each candidate for second degree requires Faculty approval of the total study program in advance. 15 Elizabeth Phillips tunes a Baroque violin from the Music Department's large collection of Medieval instruments FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Dean -- J.A. Long Associate Dean, Student Affairs — M.G. Hesse Associate Dean, Administrative Affairs — L.G. Hoye Coordinator, Continuing Education — M.L. SandHands The University offers instruction in the Arts, the Sciences and the Fine Arts leading to the degrees Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. or B.Sc.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.), and Bachelor of Management Arts (B.M.A.). A full-time student carrying the normal academic load of five courses per semester may complete degree requirements in eight semesters. However it is possible for a student to attain a degree in fewer than four academic years by carrying a heavier study load, by attending Summer Sessions, or by undertaking independent study during the intervals between semesters. The objective of the Faculty of Arts and Science is to provide liberal education, stressing the cultivation of critical and analytical attitudes, the recognition of facts and their relationships, the comprehension of abstract thought, and the structure of ideas. The curriculum is designed to permit students to establish a broad foundation of general studies during the first four semesters. Subsequently they may either continue in general studies or concentrate upon a disciplinary or multidisciplinary study in depth. The flexibility of the semester system and the dearth of academic regulations permit students, within the limitations of the University's resources, to fol!ow to a large extent their own interests in the selection of courses and areas of study. With guidance from faculty, students may elect independent study, may initiate courses of instruction in topics of special interest, and may design degree programs particularly oriented toward their own needs. Interdisciplinary Studies are available on a limited scale for students who wish to develop experimental programs of study outside of the regular curriculum. Students may also gain academic credit through the Applied Studies mode. Students have the option to enrol in a limited number of credit/non-credit courses in order to explore subjects beyond their principal interests without affecting their general academic standing. Each introductory course emphasizes the main historical and contemporary concepts of the discipline, rather than providing a comprehensive survey of the subject. Hence its value is best realized if followed by a sequel or sequels in the same subject, each intended to develop in depth one or more of the concepts of the introductory course. INFORMATION AND ADVICE The variations in the program and the flexibility of the curriculum in Arts and Science make it essential for both new and returning students to seek advice concerning their'academic goals, programs and standing. Some curricular options require approval in advance. Others can be planned effectively only on the basis of accurate and current informatiOn on programs, courses, and schedules. Academic advising is coordinated by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. In addition, departmental academic advisors are designated to inform students about the nature and requirements of departmental programs and courses. Academic advice may be obtained at any time during the year, but it is particularly advantageous for new students to consult advisors during the three weeks prior to the start of a semester. Students must obtain approval of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs for: Advanced placement Challenge for credit Individual programs Multidisciplinary majors Combined B.A./B.Ed., B.Sc./B.Ed. and B.Mus/B.Ed programs B.A./B.Sc. after transfer to a professional faculty BA., B.Sc., B.F.A., B.M.A., B.Mus. as second degree Authorized study at other universities Students may obtain advice and information from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Counselling Centre for: An aspects of program selection and planning Academic regulations and degree requirements Model curriculum for first year students Grading system Courses initiated by students Professional transfer programs Students should obtain advice and information from departmental academic advisors for: Selection of courses for a major Future scheduling of courses Planning for graduate studies Prerequisites and recommended backgrounds Availability of independent study MAJORS The great variety possible within the major requirement with respect to both the number and selection of courses necessitates that students plan major programs carefully in order to Meet their individual aims and requirements. These might include graduate school or professional school admission, vocational goals, or integration of the major with liberal studies. It is therefore crucial that students obtain advice on the design of their particular major program from faculty and department advisors. GRADUATE STUDIES Meeting the requirements for a major at The University of Lethbridge does not necessarily satisfy the requirements of graduate schools, and therefore students considering graduate studies should consult the chairman of their major department as soon as they decide upon a major. PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS Students planning admission to professional faculties are advised to consult the Associate Dean, notwithstanding the professional transfer programs detailed elsewhere in this Calendar. 17 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS DEGREE DESIGNATION B.A. and BSc. The degree Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A.) is awarded to a student who has met the requirements outlined in this section of the Calendar. However, a student who majors in a science (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Geography, and Experimental Psychology) with credit for at least 21 semester courses in the sciences, may apply for the alternative degree designation Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.Sc.). Throughout this Calendar the term B.A./B.Sc. degree is used for convenience to represent the degree Bachelor of Arts and Science. ACADEMIC STANDARDS For graduation, a student must attain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 on courses taken at The University of Lethbridge for credit toward the degree. No exceptions are permitted. Courses from another institution accredited to a transfer student are not included in calculation of the grade-point-average. In order to retain a satisfactory academic standing, students must maintain a grade-point-average of 2.00 or above at all stages in their progress toward a degree. If the grade-point-average falls below this level, the student is placed on probation; if below the following levels, required to withdraw from the University: Number of Courses Taken Grade-Point-Average 3 to 5 0.99 6 to 15 1.25 16 to 25 1.50 26 to 40 1.90 A student dismissed for academic reasons after one semester may apply for readmission after a lapse of one semester. An application for readmission must include evidence that the causes of previous unsatis-factory work have been identified and removed. If a student is readmitted, the courses taken during the unsuccessful semester are not accredited, nor are they included in calculation of the grade-point-average. A student dismissed for academic reasons after two or more semesters may apply for readmission after a lapse of one full year. If readmission is granted, the courses taken during the unsuccessful semesters are not included in calculation of the grade-point-average, but limited credit may be assigned. ADVANCED PLACEMENT A student may have had some educational experience that provides much of the background usually acquired in an introductory course. In such a case, the student may seek the permission of the department to enrol in advanced courses. CHALLENGE FOR CREDIT At the time of admission to the Faculty of Arts and Science, a student may challenge for academic credit in courses at or above the 1000 level on the basis of knowledge or experience gained outside of a formal educational context. The student's eligibility to challenge for credit is determined by the Associate Dean. No grade is assigned for a course accredited by challenge, nor does the credit count toward the residence requirement. STUDY AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES AS A VISITING STUDENT As it may suit their program, and within the Arts and Science residence requirement, students may be authorized to take courses at another university if their registration as a visiting student is acceptable to that institution. Application for such authorization must be approved in advance by the Associate Dean. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that an official transcript of grades is sent to the Registrar at Lethbridge. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE Within the policies of the Faculty of Arts and Science, an instructor bears full responsibility for evaluating the academic performance of students. An instructor is obliged to indicate at the beginning of each course the detailed manner by which work will be evaluated and final grades derived, and, upon request, to communicate to students an estimation of their level of performance by the end of the eighth week of the semester. An instructor may prescribe a variety of forms of evaluation, such as recitations, papers and other works, mid-term examinations, and a final examination. If a final examination is prescribed, it is administered during the examination period indicated in the Calendar of the University. Final examinations are limited to a maximum of three hours. No testing outside the procedures of normal class meeting is initiated during the last two weeks of the regular class schedule. LIMITATION OF ENROLMENT The Faculty of Arts and Science reserves the right to limit enrolment in any course in order to maintain the quality of instruction. The limitation is imposed only when the instructional resources become exhausted. In such circumstances, priority for the enrolment of students who possess the specified prerequisites is as follows: 1. for 2000 level courses, first preference is to be given to majors in the discipline in which the course is being offered with second-year standing, second preference to majors in the discipline in which the course is being offered with third-year standing, and third preference to other students with second-year standing. 2. for 3000 level courses, first preference is to be given to majors in the discipline in which the course is being offered with third-year standing, second preference to majors in the discipline in which the course is being offered with fourth-year standing, and third preference to other students with third-year standing. 3. for 4000 level courses, first preference is to be given to majors in the discipline in which the course is being offered with fourth-year standing, second preference to majors in the discipline in which the course is being offered with third-year standing, and third preference to other students with fourth-year standing. 4. the word majors in the above policies applies to students enrolled in disciplinary majors, in multidisciplinary majors, in professional trans-fer programs and majors in the Faculty of Education. The year-of-standing through previous successful completion of a specified number of semester courses is as follows: Second Year - 8 to 17 semester courses Third Year - 18 to 27 semester courses Fourth year - 28 or more semester courses Exceptions to the above procedure for legitimate reasons are dealt with through consultation between the Dean and the department concerned. 18 INDEPENDENT STUDY A student in Arts and Science may obtain credit in any subject through independent study, designated by the numbers 2990, 3990, and 4990 in a particular discipline, to indicate the work's level of advancement. Independent study may be elected as early as the second semester or as late as the last, depending upon the capability of the student for undertaking academic work with a minimum of guidance. Independent study may take a variety of forms including library research, laboratory research projects, field study, and authorized study at another university. Each department provides detailed information on its available resources for support of independent study. Admission to independent study is achieved through consent of the instructor, who agrees to guide the study, and by approval of the department. Enrolment may be for a regular semester or for a period during the summer between regular semesters. Credit for independent study is at the discretion of the department upon recommendation of the instructor. DEGREE PROGRAMS CURRICULUM FOR THE DEGREE B.A./B.Sc. TOTAL CURRICULUM In order to qualify for the degree B.A./B.Sc., a student must complete successfully a total of forty semester courses or the equivalent. A semester course is defined as a course in a subject studied for one semester, except for Physical Activity and Drama Activity courses, which count for one-half course credit. The normal full student load is five courses per semester. Students must complete degree requirements within 20 years. MODEL CURRICULUM FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS The University recognizes that entering students have different back-grounds, aims and interests, so that within the existing policies of the Faculty, they may construct a program of their own choosing. Never-theless the Faculty recommends the following distribution of courses for most students in the f irst year of a B.A./B.Sc. degree program. It is believed that this distribution gives the student a fair idea of the kinds of subject areas available, and so makes the choice of a program a more knowledgeable one. It is recommended that a first year itudent include among the first ten semester courses a minimum of two distinct subjects from three of the following five lists and at least one from each of the remaining two lists. Formal Disciplines Fine Arts Natural Sciences Mathematics Art Biology Statistics Drama Chemistry Logic Music Geography (Physical) Computing Science Physics Linguistics Astronomy English Composition Physical Education Social Sciences Humanities Anthropology English Economics Philosophy Geography (Cultural) Histo
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