Faculty of Science
Faculty Information and Regulations |
|
Rules for Students Enrolled in Faculty of Science Courses |
|
|
- The Faculty constitutes the examining body for all courses. After the results have been considered they will be posted by the Registrar on Quest.
- In the Faculty of Science, course and unit have the following interpretations:
- Course - a unit of study relating to a specific academic discipline and identified by a subject abbreviation and a number (e.g., BIOL 130). A course that has the letter L following the course number is a laboratory course (e.g., BIOL 130L). Course duration is normally one term.
- Unit - the credit value associated with a course as designated in the course description. Unit weights are used in the calculation of averages for academic standing. Courses are given unit weights that vary from 0.00 to 3.00, with most being 0.5.
- Grades in individual courses will normally be reported as numerical grades on the scale 0 to 100. When appropriate, a non-numeric grade will be assigned by the instructor or associate dean (refer to the Grades section of this Calendar).
- To obtain credit for a course, students must normally obtain a minimum grade of 50. The minimum grade is higher than 50 in certain courses (e.g., OPTOM and PHARM courses). Course instructors are responsible for indicating clearly the grading practices in their courses, and students have a responsibility to understand the criteria used in determining final grades for a course.
- Students who do not complete a portion of a course for health or other documented circumstances should consult their course outline, review Faculty information and instructions regarding accommodations, and refer to the Assignments, Tests and Final Exams.
|
|
|