Graduate Calendar - 2004-2005

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Academic Calendar 2004 - 2005......................................................................ix
Message from the Dean of Graduate Studies.................................................xii
The University..............................................................................................1
Facilities for Advanced Study and Research...................................................2
Libraries........................................................................................................2
Collections.....................................................................................................2
Electronic Collections.....................................................................................2
Computing Facilities......................................................................................3
Research Support...........................................................................................3
Borrowing and Other Services........................................................................3
Instructional and Informational Technology Services (IITS).............................3
Classroom Technology Support.......................................................................3
Computer Labs...............................................................................................4
The Student/Faculty Portal............................................................................4
Training Workshops.......................................................................................4
Research Centres............................................................................................4
University Archives......................................................................................6
Centre for International Academic Cooperation...............................................6
The Alumni Association.................................................................................7
Degree Nomenclature.....................................................................................8
Convocation...................................................................................................8
The Ceremony................................................................................................8
Honorary Degrees..........................................................................................9
The Honorands...............................................................................................9
Medals and Prizes........................................................................................14
Graduate Admission.....................................................................................16
Accelerated Admission to Ph.D. Programs (Fast-Tracking)............................16
GPA Admission Requirement........................................................................16
TOEFL/IELTS Admission Requirements........................................................17
CELDT Admission Requirement....................................................................17
Graduate Application Fee............................................................................17
Routing of Applications................................................................................17
The Admission Process..................................................................................20
Application Deadlines.................................................................................20
Internal Transfer..........................................................................................21
Transfer Credits...........................................................................................21
Prerequisite Courses.....................................................................................21
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Exemptions..................................................................................................21
Code Permanent...........................................................................................22
Required Citizenship Documents..................................................................22
Citizenship or Permanent Residency Documents.........................................22
Proof of Québec Residency.........................................................................23
Exemption to non-Québec Resident Fee.......................................................24
Classification of Graduate Students..............................................................24
Full-time..................................................................................................24
Part-time.................................................................................................24
Within Minimum Residence......................................................................24
Independent Graduate Students.................................................................25
Visiting Students......................................................................................25
Visiting/Exchange Students......................................................................25
Auditing Students.....................................................................................26
Leaves of Absence from Programs..................................................................26
Parental Leave............................................................................................26
Qualifying Students.....................................................................................27
Student Requests..........................................................................................28
Re-entry of Withdrawn Students..................................................................28
Graduate Registration..................................................................................29
On-line Registration....................................................................................29
Continuing In Program Registrations.............................................................29
Time Limit Extension Registrations...............................................................30
Inter-University Agreement.........................................................................30
Withdrawal from Courses............................................................................30
Withdrawal from Program...........................................................................31
Academic Regulations..................................................................................32
Academic Year.............................................................................................32
Residence.....................................................................................................32
Time Limits.................................................................................................33
Academic Standing......................................................................................34
C Rule..........................................................................................................34
F Rule..........................................................................................................34
G.P.A. Graduation Requirement....................................................................35
Graduation Application...............................................................................35
Credit System..............................................................................................35
Language of Instruction.................................................................................35
Grading System............................................................................................36
Supplemental Examinations.........................................................................38
Comprehensive Examinations.......................................................................38
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Programs and Fields of Advanced Study........................................................39
The Program Repertoire...............................................................................39
Quick Reference to Programs and Fields........................................................40
Course Codes................................................................................................43
Faculty of Arts and Science...........................................................................44
Applied Human Sciences..............................................................................45
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Human Systems Intervention)...................45
Biology........................................................................................................52
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Biology)............................................54
Master of/Magisteriate in Science (Biology)..............................................57
Chemistry and Biochemistry........................................................................64
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Chemistry)........................................66
Master of/Magisteriate in Science (Chemistry).........................................69
Communication Studies................................................................................73
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Communication).................................74
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Media Studies)........................................82
Diploma in Communication Studies...........................................................89
Economics.....................................................................................................93
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Economics).........................................94
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Economics)...............................................96
Diploma in Economics..............................................................................104
Education....................................................................................................107
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Educational Technology)...................108
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Educational Technology).........................112
Diploma in Instructional Technology........................................................120
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Educational Studies)...............................124
Diploma in Adult Education.....................................................................129
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Child Study)..........................................133
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Applied Linguistics)...............................139
English.......................................................................................................143
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (English).................................................144
Études françaises.........................................................................................150
Maîtrise en Littératures francophones et résonances médiatiques
(Master of/Magisteriate in Arts)...........................................................151
Maîtrise en Traductologie (Master of/Magisteriate in Arts)......................157
Diplôme en Traduction.............................................................................163
Certificat anglais-français en langue et techniques de localisation............168
Geography, Planning and Environment.........................................................170
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Public Policy
and Public Administration - Geography Option)....................................170
Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment..........................................175
History.......................................................................................................181
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (History)...........................................182
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Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (History).................................................185
Journalism...................................................................................................189
Diploma in Journalism.............................................................................189
Mathematics and Statistics.........................................................................194
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Mathematics)...................................196
Master of/Magisteriate in Science/Arts (Mathematics)............................202
Master/Magisteriate in the Teaching of Mathematics..............................211
Philosophy.................................................................................................215
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Philosophy)...........................................216
Physics.......................................................................................................221
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Physics)............................................222
Master of/Magisteriate in Science (Physics).............................................224
Political Science.........................................................................................231
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Public Policy and
Public Administration)..........................................................................232
Psychology.................................................................................................244
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Psychology)............................................249
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Psychology............................................249
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Psychology)......................................250
Religion......................................................................................................260
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Religion)..........................................261
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (History and Philosophy of Religion).......264
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Judaic Studies)........................................269
School of Community and Public Affairs......................................................275
Diploma in Community Economic Development (CED)..............................275
Développement économique communautaire (DEC)....................................281
Sociology and Anthropology........................................................................288
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Social and Cultural Anthropology).........289
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Cultural Anthropology)..........................291
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Sociology)..............................................294
Theological Studies....................................................................................300
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Theological Studies)...............................300
Programs with Suspended Admission...........................................................305
Diploma in Early Childhood Education...................................................305
Diploma in Ecotoxicology.........................................................................305
Diploma in Library Studies......................................................................305
Diploma in Theological, Religious and Ethical Studies............................305
M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Physics.......................................................................305
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science................................................306
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy...........................................................308
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science..............................................310
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering.....................................................312
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Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering............................................315
Building Engineering...................................................................................315
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Building Engineering)........................316
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science (Building Engineering)...........317
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Building Engineering)..................317
Graduate Certificate in Building Engineering...........................................318
Civil Engineering........................................................................................319
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Civil Engineering).............................321
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science (Civil Engineering)................321
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Civil Engineering).......................321
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering (Industrial
Waste Management).............................................................................322
Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering...............................324
General Engineering & Computer Science Studies Unit (GENCS)...................324
Electrical and Computer Engineering............................................................325
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy
(Electrical and Computer Engineering)...................................................326
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science
(Electrical and Computer Engineering)...................................................326
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering
(Electrical and Computer Engineering)...................................................326
Graduate Certificates in Electrical Engineering........................................327
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering........................................................329
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Aerospace)..................................331
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)...................334
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering).......334
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)..............334
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Composites Option).....................335
Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.......................................338
Graduate Certificate in Software Systems for Mechanical
and Aerospace Engineering....................................................................341
Graduate Certificate in Software Systems for Industrial Engineering.........343
Engineering Courses.....................................................................................347
List of Courses by Topic Areas...................................................................347
Engineering Course Descriptions...............................................................358
Computer Science........................................................................................412
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Computer Science).............................414
Master of/Magisteriate in Computer Science (M.Comp.Sc.).......................414
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Computer Science (M.Ap.Comp.Sc.)....416
List of Courses in Computer Science by Topic Areas....................................418
Computer Science Course Descriptions.......................................................420
Diploma in Computer Science...................................................................430
Graduate Certificate in User Interface Design for Software Systems..........434
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Faculty of Fine Arts.....................................................................................436
Art Education..............................................................................................437
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Art Education)..................................438
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Art Education)........................................441
Art History.................................................................................................446
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Art History).....................................447
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Art History)...........................................450
Creative Arts Therapies.............................................................................452
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Creative Arts Therapies -
Art Therapy Option).............................................................................453
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Creative Arts Therapies -
Drama Therapy Option).......................................................................461
Film Studies...............................................................................................468
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Film Studies)..........................................469
Studio Arts.................................................................................................473
Master of/Magisteriate in Fine Arts.........................................................474
Music..........................................................................................................482
Diploma in Advanced Music Performance Studies.....................................482
Design Art..................................................................................................486
Graduate Certificate in Digital Technologies in Design Art Practice.........486
John Molson School of Business.....................................................................490
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Business Administration)..................493
Master of/Magisteriate in Science (Administration).................................497
Master of/Magisteriate in Business Administration..................................505
Master of/Magisteriate in Business Administration
(Executive Option)................................................................................517
Master of/Magisteriate in Business Administration
(International Aviation).......................................................................524
Diploma in Investment Management.........................................................532
Master in Investment Management............................................................536
Master of/Magisteriate in Business Administration
(Investment Management Option)..........................................................541
Diploma in Administration (DIA)............................................................548
Diploma in Sport Administration (DSA)..................................................558
Graduate Certificate in Event Management and Fundraising.....................566
Graduate Certificate in Management of Health Care Organizations.........566
Graduate Certificate in Community Organizational Development............566
Diploma in Chartered Accountancy..........................................................574
Graduate Certificate in Management Accounting.......................................578
Graduate Certificate in e-Business...........................................................582
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School of Graduate Studies..........................................................................588
Humanities.................................................................................................589
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Humanities).....................................589
Special Individualized Programs................................................................593
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Special Individualized)....................594
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Special Individualized).........................594
Policy on the Establishment of Tribunal Hearing Pools.................................597
Academic Re-evaluation Procedures............................................................599
Code of Conduct (Academic)........................................................................604
Graduate Academic Appeals Procedures......................................................618
Code of Rights and Responsibilities.............................................................621
Terms of Reference of the Ombuds Office......................................................638
Thesis Regulations......................................................................................641
Submission of Theses...................................................................................641
Thesis Formats............................................................................................641
Non-Thesis Formats....................................................................................641
Manuscript-Based Thesis............................................................................642
Examination of Theses.................................................................................646
Doctoral Theses.......................................................................................646
Master's Theses.......................................................................................648
Re-submission of Theses...............................................................................649
Microfilming...............................................................................................650
Financial Regulations.................................................................................651
Tuition and Other Fees................................................................................651
Master's and Ph.D. Programs....................................................................651
Continuation and Time-Limit Extension Fees.............................................654
Graduate Certificate and Diploma Program, Independent and
Visiting/Exchange Students..................................................................654
Miscellaneous Fees...................................................................................657
Fee Payment Policy.....................................................................................658
Financial Obligations.................................................................................658
Fee Payment Deadlines...............................................................................662
Withdrawals and Refunds Policy................................................................663
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International Students.................................................................................668
Immigration Procedures...............................................................................668
Documentation Required for the University.................................................670
International Student Health and Accident Insurance...................................671
Exemption deadlines...................................................................................672
Exemptions from Differential Fees...............................................................673
Tuition Payment Arrangements....................................................................674
Fee Remission Awards for International Students.........................................674
Student Services..........................................................................................675
Graduate Students' Association...................................................................675
Housing Service..........................................................................................676
Graduate Awards........................................................................................676
The Applied Psychology Centre..................................................................696
International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP)..........................................696
Dean of Students.........................................................................................697
Health Services......................................................................................699
Financial Aid and Awards.......................................................................701
Advocacy and Support Services................................................................702
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy......................................................................703
Centre for Native Education.................................................................703
International Students Office................................................................703
Legal Information Services...................................................................704
Services for Students with Disabilities.................................................704
Policy on Accessibility for Students with Disabilities.......................704
Student Advocate Program....................................................................705
Peer Support Program...........................................................................706
Child Care...........................................................................................706
Dragonroot Centre for Gender Advocacy....................................................706
Counselling and Development..................................................................707
Student Learning Services........................................................................708
New Student Program..............................................................................708
Recreation and Athletics.............................................................................709
Administrative Officers..............................................................................710
Council of the School of Graduate Studies....................................................715
Full-time Faculty........................................................................................718
Index..........................................................................................................747
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Academic Calendar 2004 - 2005
Summer Term 2004
Summer Registration Consult Graduate Program Director for exact dates
of registration and for academic advice.
Monday, May 3 First term and two-term Summer session begins
Monday, May 24 Victoria Day, University closed
Thursday, June 10
and Friday, June 11 Spring Convocation
Tuesday, June 15 Last day to apply for re-evaluation of courses
ending in April 2004
Wednesday, June 16 Last day of classes for first term summer session
Thursday, June 24 Fête Nationale, University closed
Monday, June 28 Classes begin second term Summer session
Thursday, July 1 Canada Day, University closed
Thursday, July 15 Last day for students to apply for Fall Convocation
Sunday, August 1 Last day for International students to change their
immigration status to Permanent Resident for the
Summer term 2004 and to apply for a possible refund
Wednesday, August 4 Last day for doctoral thesis submission to the
Thesis Office for students who have applied for
Fall Convocation
Thursday, August 12 Last day of classes for two term and second term
Summer session
Wednesday, August 18 Last day for master's thesis submission to the
Thesis Office for students who have applied for
Fall Convocation
Fall Term 2004
Fall/Winter Registration Consult Graduate Program Director for exact dates
of registration and for academic advice.
Monday, September 6 Labour Day, University closed
Tuesday, September 7 Classes begin
Late registration and course change period begins
Students incur a late registration fee when they
register on or after the date that classes officially
begin across the University
Opt-out period for CSU Health Insurance fee begins
(Sept. 7 to Sept. 21)
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