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The Undergraduate Calendar

 

 

Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Terminology

Terminology

Terms Offered

 F  Fall term
 S  Spring term (See Note 2, below)
 W  Winter term
 J  Summer, first half; August
 A  Summer, second half; August
 M  Summer, both terms; July, August

Type of Instruction

 CLN  Clinic
 DIS  Discussion
 ENS  Ensemble
 ESS  Essay
 FLD  Field Study
 LAB  Laboratory
 LEC  Lecture
 ORL  Oral Conversation
 PRA  Practicum
 PRJ  Project
 RDG  Reading
 SEM  Seminar
 STU  Studio
 TLC  Test/Lecture
 TST  Test
 TUT  Tutorial
 WRK  Work Term
 WSP  Workshop

Notes
 
  1. For term courses with weights other than 0.50, students should consult their Faculty Advisor regarding how such courses are counted for credit in their particular plan.
  2. For purposes of course selection, courses designated "S" (Spring) in the Course Descriptions listings are normally those offered in the Spring term of the year following the Fall and Winter terms of the particular academic year.
  3. Some courses are "Also offered by Distance Education."
    Application forms and complete details about UW's distance courses are provided in the Distance Education Calendar. For a copy, please contact the Distance and Continuing Education Office. Phone 519-888-4050. Fax 519-746-4607. Email: distance@uwaterloo.ca Web:
    http://dce.uwaterloo.ca.


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