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The Organization of the University
During the 1996-97 and 1997-98 academic years, Carleton University underwent a series of changes to its academic administrative structures. Beginning in July 1997, the University now has two Academic Divisions: (1) the Division of Arts and Social Sciences and (2) the Division of Engineering and Science. The Division of Arts and Social Sciences comprises a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and a Faculty of Public Affairs and Management. The Division of Engineering and Science comprises a Faculty of Engineering, a Faculty of Science, a School of Architecture, a School of Computer Science, a School of Industrial Design and a School of Mathematics and Statistics. At the graduate level, there is a Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research that is responsible for all graduate programs in the University.
Here are the administrative affiliations of all academic units:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Art and Culture; Canadian Studies; Comparative Studies in Literature, Art and Culture, (graduate programs only); English Language and Literature; French; Geography and Environmental Studies; History; Humanities; Interdisciplinary Studies; Linguistics and Applied Language Studies; Philosophy; Psychology; Sociology/Anthropology; Women's Studies.
Faculty of Engineering and Design: Civil and Environmental Engineering; Electronics; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Systems and Computer Engineering. Architecture. Industrial Design.
Faculty of Public Affairs and Management: Business; European and Russian Studies; Economics; International Affairs (graduate program only); Journalism and Communication; Law; Political Economy (graduate program only); Political Science; Public Policy and Administration; Social Work
Faculty of Science: College of Natural Sciences: Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Earth Sciences; Environmental Science; Physics; Neuroscience. Computer Science. Mathematics and Statistics.
The University's Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research offers programs leading to degrees in Master of Arts, Master of Journalism, Master of Science, Master of Engineering, Master of Social Work, Master of Computer Science, Master of Business Administration, and Doctor of Philosophy studies in various fields. It also offers programs leading to a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, a Graduate Diploma in European Integration Studies, a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and a Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Policy in Development.
How to Use the Calendar
For ease of use, this Calendar is divided into four sections: The University; The Faculties; The Academic Units, Programs and Courses; and General Information. The items in the Table of Contents are arranged alphabetically within each section, and the Index can be used to find specific information within these sections.
The Calendar is also available on the Internet. The electronic version is normally available within two months after the publication of the print version (i.e. by June 1). Earlier versions -- back to 1993-94 --are also available. These electronic versions can be accessed at http://www.carleton.ca (under the Admissions, Programs and Courses option). Care is taken to see that this Calendar accurately reflects the decisions taken by the Senate and the Board of Governors of Carleton University; but if there is a discrepancy between this Calendar and the Minutes of such decisions, the Minutes shall be considered to be the University's official statement.
Students at Carleton are governed by regulations at the University level, at the Faculty level, and at the level of their academic unit. Most academic units share common Faculty regulations with others, and to note which Faculty a particular unit belongs to, this Calendar lists the Faculty affiliation, in parentheses, under the name of the unit, on the first page of its section. Where a unit offers degrees in two Faculties, both Faculties are listed.
Three units - Architecture, Computer Science, and Industrial Design - have unique regulations, and so no Faculty affiliation is shown for them. These three units have administrative connections to the Faculties (Architecture and Industrial Design to the Faculty of Engineering, and Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics to the Faculty of Science), but their regulations are self-contained; students enrolled in these units are still subject to general University regulations.
Administration of Regulations
Students are responsible for ensuring that the courses in which they register conform to the requirements of their academic program. The regulations published in this Calendar include the main legislation governing admission, standing and graduation for undergraduate study as approved by the Senate. Advice on more specific rules or interpretations that may affect a student's academic status is available from departmental and Registrarial Services offices.
Students have the right to appeal the application of a regulation, and should enquire about procedures at the appropriate Registrarial Services office.
Registrarial Services
Registrarial services are available to students through the following offices:
New Applicants and Prospective Students
Undergraduate Recruitment Office
315 Robertson Hall
Telephone: 520-3663Current Undergraduate Degree and Certificate Students
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
318 Paterson Hall
Student Records: 520-7460
Advising: 520-7462Faculty of Public Affairs and Management
D382 Loeb Building
Student Records and Advising: 520-3902Faculty of Engineering and Design
(including Architecture and Industrial Design)
2090 Minto Case Building
Telephone: 520-5668Faculty of Science
(including Computer Science)
2201 Herzberg Laboratories
Telephone: 520-4440Special Students
School of Continuing Education
302 Robertson Hall
Telephone: 520-3500Classification of Students
For purposes of studying at Carleton University and for the administration of regulations governing these studies, the following student classifications are recognized.
Full-Time Undergraduate Student
A student who is registered in a minimum of 4.0 credits during the Fall/Winter session, or a minimum of 2.0 credits in the Summer session.
Part-Time Undergraduate Student
A student who is registered in fewer than 4.0 credits during the Fall/Winter session, or fewer than 2.0 credits in the Summer session.
Special Student
A student who is registered in a degree-credit course or courses but who has not been formally admitted to an undergraduate program.
Professional Development Student
A student who is registered in a professional development course, seminar or workshop.
Type of Instruction
Carleton University courses use many different types of instruction. A course may use more than one of the various types of instruction. The types of instruction - using the abbreviations - are indicated in the Class Schedule booklet.
The various Types of Instruction are:
Film Screening (FLM)
Discussion Group (GRP)
Laboratory (LAB)
Lecture (LECT)
Seminar (SEM)
Studio (STU)
Tutorial (TUT)
Workshop (WKS)Students can expect to have courses in their programs of study which use any type of instruction. In addition students can expect to have classes and/or examinations on campus scheduled any time between 08:30 and 22:00. In this regard attention is drawn to the statement regarding examinations (see p. 47 for a fuller statement):
It may be necessary to schedule mid-year and final examinations for classes held in the evening during the day and vice versa.
Smoking Policy
All academic and administrative buildings are smoke-free. Smoking is allowed only in the specified sections of the University Centre, Commons Building and residences.
Other Calendars
Graduate Studies Calendar
Available from:
Dean of Graduate Studies and Research
1512 Dunton Tower
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6Summer Session Supplement
Available from:
Continuing Education
302 Robertson Hall
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6Professional and Career Development Catalogue
Directory of Courses Available from:
Continuing Education
302 Robertson Hall
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6
Carleton
University
2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar
1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1S 5B6
General enquiries: (613) 520-7400
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