University of Lethbridge Calendar 2003-2004

The official University of Lethbridge academic calendar for 2003-2004.Calendar 2003 - 2004 ISBN #0-919555-32-2 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 who may suffer loss or who may be otherwise adversely affected by such change. ©2003 - The University of Lethbridge The University of Lethbridge $5 GST included THE UNIVERSITY SHIELD ......................................................... 5 STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY .............................................. 5 MANDATE STATEMENT .............................................................. 5 THE UNIVERSITY ............................................................................ 6 NOTICES TO STUDENTS ........................................................... 7 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE 2003 - 2004 .................................................................................. 10 2004 - 2005 .................................................................................. 12 2005 - 2006 .................................................................................. 15 PART 1 - ADMISSION Introduction .................................................................................. 17 Application Deadlines ................................................................ 18 Admission Routes and Required Qualifications for New Applicants ................................................................... 19 Continuing Students Changing Programs .............................. 29 International Students ................................................................ 29 English Language and Writing Requirements ........................ 31 Transfer and Evaluation of Credit ........................................... 32 How to Apply for Admission .................................................... 34 Policies for All Students ............................................................. 35 Caveat - Authority to Rescind Admission ............................. 36 Explanation of Terms.................................................................... 36 PART 2 - REGISTRATION Student Records Retention Policy .......................................... 37 Advice and Information ............................................................. 37 Terms Used During Registration ............................................. 37 When to Register ....................................................................... 39 Order of Registration ................................................................ 40 Registration Limitations ............................................................. 40 Course Add/Drop ....................................................................... 41 Cancellation and Withdrawal ................................................... 41 PART 3 - FEES Disclaimer ..................................................................................... 43 Information ................................................................................... 43 Financial Support ......................................................................... 43 Application for Admission and Unclassified Student Registration Fees ................................................................ 43 Deposits ........................................................................................ 43 Fee Payments ................................................................................ 43 Fee Schedules ............................................................................... 44 Cancellations,Withdrawals and Refunds ............................... 46 Outstanding Accounts ................................................................ 47 Receipts ......................................................................................... 47 Fee Schedules (Tables) ............................................................... 48 Fee Deadlines ............................................................................... 53 PART 4 - ACADEMIC REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Information and Advice .............................................................. 55 Student Computer Literacy ...................................................... 55 Academic Regulations ................................................................ 55 University Policies ....................................................................... 62 General Liberal Education Requirement ............................... 71 PART 5 - GRADUATION Application for Graduation ....................................................... 75 Outstanding Accounts ................................................................ 75 Convocation Invitation ............................................................... 76 Conferral of Degrees ................................................................. 76 Conferral of Degrees in Absentia ........................................... 76 Names on Parchments ............................................................... 76 Posthumous Degrees ................................................................. 76 Transcripts .................................................................................... 76 Parchment Replacement ............................................................ 76 Convocation Attendance ........................................................... 77 PART 6 - INTERNATIONAL AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS AND THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR STUDENTS International Students ................................................................ 79 Exchange Students ...................................................................... 79 International Centre for Students (ICS) ................................ 79 PART 7 - FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Philosophy and Programs .......................................................... 82 Advising and Information .......................................................... 83 Academic Standards ................................................................... 83 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) .............................................................. 84 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) ....................................................... 85 Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc.) .................................... 86 Post-Diploma B.A. in Agricultural Studies ............................. 87 Post-Diploma B.Sc. in Agricultural Studies ............................ 88 Post-Diploma B.Sc. in Computer Science ............................. 90 Post-Diploma B.Sc. in Environmental Science ...................... 91 Post-Diploma B.Sc. in Geography, with a Concentration in Geographical Information Science ............................. 92 Co-operative Education/Internship Programs in the Humanities and Social Sciences ...................................... 93 Co-operative Education/Internship Programs in the Sciences ................................................................................ 94 Double Majors ............................................................................. 96 Individual Multidisciplinary Majors .......................................... 96 Combined Degrees ..................................................................... 96 B.A. or B.Sc. After Transfer to a Professional Faculty ......... 97 B.A., B.Sc. or BASc. After an Approved Degree ................... 97 Divisional Course Designation ................................................ 97 Majors ............................................................................................ 98 Pre-Professional Transfer Programs ...................................... 130 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 PART 8 - FACULTY OF EDUCATION Guiding Principles of Teacher Education ............................. 137 Program Information ................................................................ 137 Advising ....................................................................................... 138 Special Case Admission ........................................................... 138 Special Admission Procedures for Students of Aboriginal Descent .......................................................... 138 Academic Regulations .............................................................. 139 Standards of Professional Conduct ...................................... 139 Special Study Arrangements ................................................... 139 Certification of Teachers ......................................................... 140 Pre-B.Ed. After an Approved Degree .................................... 140 B.Ed. After an Approved Degree ........................................... 140 Teacher Education Programs .................................................. 142 Teacher Education after Teacher Training ............................ 142 Diploma Programs in Education (D.P.E.) ............................. 142 PART 9 - FACULTY OF FINE ARTS General Philosophy and Programs ........................................ 145 Advising and Information ........................................................ 145 Admission ................................................................................... 146 Academic Standards ................................................................. 147 Degree Programs ...................................................................... 147 Art Gallery ................................................................................. 155 University Theatres ................................................................... 155 Conservatory ............................................................................. 155 Professional Certificate in New Media Technology .......... 155 PART 10 - SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES General Philosophy .................................................................. 157 Program Information ................................................................ 158 Advice and Information ........................................................... 159 Admission ................................................................................... 159 Special Arrangements for Course Credit ........................... 163 Academic Standards ................................................................. 164 Standards of Professional Conduct ...................................... 164 Bachelor of Nursing Degree (NESA) ................................... 165 Bachelor of Nursing Degree (Post-Diploma) ..................... 166 Bachelor of Health Sciences - Addictions Counselling Degree ................................................................................ 167 Bachelor of Health Sciences - Addictions Counselling Degree (Post-Diploma) .................................................. 168 Certificate in Health Sciences ................................................ 169 PART 11 - FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT Philosophy and Programs ........................................................ 171 Faculty of Management Campuses ....................................... 172 Advising and Information ........................................................ 172 Admission ................................................................................... 172 Co-operative Education Studies ............................................ 173 Academic Standards ................................................................. 174 Regulations That Apply to Courses Taken in Management ...................................................................... 174 Graduation ................................................................................. 175 Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.) ........................................ 175 Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management .............................. 178 Accelerated Bachelor of Management Degree .................. 181 Bachelor of Management as a Second Degree .................. 182 Double Majors ........................................................................... 182 Combined Degrees .................................................................. 182 Certificate Programs ................................................................ 182 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting .................... 183 PART 12 - SOCIAL WORK (THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY) - LETHBRIDGE DIVISION Advice and Information ........................................................... 185 Bachelor of Social Work Program ........................................ 185 Admission ................................................................................... 185 Program Requirements ............................................................ 185 PART 13 - COMBINED DEGREES Basic Information ...................................................................... 188 Advising ....................................................................................... 188 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education ........................ 188 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art)/Bachelor of Education .......... 214 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dramatic Arts)/Bachelor of Education ........................................................................... 218 Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education ........................... 222 Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education .............. 226 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Management ................... 230 Post-Diploma Combined Degrees Programs in Fine Arts and Education ................................................. 245 Post-Diploma Combined Degrees Program in Management and Education .......................................... 253 B.A. or B.Sc. After Transfer to a Professional Faculty ..... 255 PART 14 - SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES Introduction ............................................................................... 257 Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.Sc.) Program .............................................................................. 257 Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program ................................. 260 Master of Science (Management) Program ......................... 266 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program ................................ 269 Financial Assistance ................................................................... 272 English Language Proficiency for Graduate Students ....... 274 Western Deans’ Agreement ................................................... 275 Campus Alberta Master of Counselling Program ............. 275 PART 15 - COURSES Course Subject Abbreviations ................................................ 279 Where to Get More Information ......................................... 280 Course Numbering System .................................................... 280 Definitions .................................................................................. 280 Timetable .................................................................................... 282 Disclaimer ................................................................................... 282 How to Read a Course Description .................................... 282 PART 16 - AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Application for Awards ............................................................ 373 Entrance Awards ....................................................................... 376 Entrance,Transfer or Continuing Awards ........................... 381 Undergraduate Awards ............................................................ 385 Graduate Scholarships ............................................................. 419 Academic Medals ...................................................................... 420 Financial Assistance ................................................................... 421 Index of Awards and Scholarships ........................................ 422 PART 17 - GENERAL SERVICES Admissions .................................................................................. 425 Athletics ...................................................................................... 425 Bookstore ................................................................................... 426 Bus Service ................................................................................. 426 Campus Card ............................................................................. 426 Career Resources Centre (CRC) ......................................... 426 Catering and Food Services ................................................... 427 Chaplaincy ................................................................................... 427 PART 17, continued CKUL Radio ............................................................................... 427 Communications ....................................................................... 427 Conference and Event Services ............................................. 427 Counselling Services ................................................................ 428 Disabilities ................................................................................... 428 Graduate and Professional School Examinations .............. 428 Health Centre ............................................................................ 428 Housing Services ....................................................................... 428 Information Technology ........................................................... 431 Institutional Advancement........................................................ 431 International Liaison Officer (ILO) ....................................... 431 Language Centre ....................................................................... 431 Library ......................................................................................... 431 Mail Services .............................................................................. 432 The Meliorist (Student Newspaper) ....................................... 432 Occupational Health and Safety ............................................ 432 Off-Campus Housing ............................................................... 432 Physical Education (P.E.) Facilities .......................................... 432 Printing Services ........................................................................ 433 Sport and Recreation Services .............................................. 433 Office of the Registrar and Student Services ..................... 433 Security and Parking (Including Lost and Found) .............. 433 Student Awards - Scholarships and Bursaries .................... 434 Student Finance - Government Student Loans and Grants ......................................................................... 435 Student Liaison and Recruitment .......................................... 435 Students’ Union ......................................................................... 435 PART 18 - ACADEMIC STAFF ............................................... 439 PART 19 - UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION .................... 449 PART 20 - AWARDS OF DISTINCTION .......................... 455 PART 21 - COLLABORATING AND PARTNERING INSTITUTIONS ............................................ 459 GLOSSARY ...................................................................................... 462 INDEX ................................................................................................ 466 CALENDAR ORDER FORM .................................................... 471 FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS FORM ................................ 473-475 UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE CAMPUS .................... 479 CAMPUS MAP ............................................................................... 480 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS ...... (inside back cover) 4 5 STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY In the process of transmitting and advancing higher learning, the University of Lethbridge endeavours 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 endeavour. 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, scholars are best able to evaluate their own social and cultural milieux. 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 autonomy in this domain. MANDATE STATEMENT The University of Lethbridge is a Board-governed institution functioning und