Graduate Calendar - 2007-2008

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Academic Calendar 2007 - 2008.......................................................................x
Message from the Dean of Graduate Studies.................................................xiv
The University..............................................................................................1
Facilities for Advanced Study and Research...................................................2
Libraries........................................................................................................2
Instructional and Informational Technology Services (IITS).............................3
The Student/Faculty Portal............................................................................3
Classroom Technology Support.......................................................................3
Wireless Network..........................................................................................3
Moodle..........................................................................................................3
Computer Labs...............................................................................................4
Training Workshops.......................................................................................4
Research Centres............................................................................................4
University Archives....................................................................................12
Concordia International...............................................................................12
The Alumni Association...............................................................................13
Degree Nomenclature...................................................................................13
Convocation.................................................................................................14
The Ceremony..............................................................................................14
Honorary Degrees........................................................................................14
The Honorands.............................................................................................15
Medals and Prizes........................................................................................20
Graduate Admission.....................................................................................23
Accelerated Admission to Ph.D. Programs (Fast-Tracking)............................23
Admission Requirements...............................................................................23
GPA Admission Requirement........................................................................23
TOEFL/IELTS Admission Requirements........................................................24
CELDT Admission Requirement....................................................................24
Graduate Application Fee............................................................................24
Deferment of Admission...............................................................................24
The Application Process...............................................................................24
Application Deadlines.................................................................................24
Internal Transfer..........................................................................................25
Transfer Credits...........................................................................................25
Prerequisite Courses.....................................................................................25
Exemptions..................................................................................................25
Code Permanent...........................................................................................26
Required Citizenship Documents..................................................................26
Citizenship or Permanent Residency Documents.........................................26
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Proof of Québec Residency.........................................................................26
Exemption to non-Québec Resident Fee.......................................................26
Classification of Graduate Students..............................................................26
Full-time..................................................................................................26
Part-time.................................................................................................27
Within Minimum Residence......................................................................27
Independent Graduate Students.................................................................27
Visiting Students......................................................................................28
Auditing Students.....................................................................................28
Leaves of Absence from Programs..................................................................28
Qualifying Students.....................................................................................29
Student Requests..........................................................................................30
Re-entry of Withdrawn Students..................................................................30
Graduate Awards.........................................................................................31
Fellowships.................................................................................................34
Scholarships...............................................................................................40
Bursaries.....................................................................................................49
Awards........................................................................................................52
Grants..........................................................................................................57
Research Stipends........................................................................................57
Teaching Assistantships..............................................................................57
Graduation Awards......................................................................................58
Assistantships.............................................................................................58
Provincial and Federal Granting Agencies Scholarships and Fellowships......58
Graduate Registration..................................................................................61
On-line Registration....................................................................................61
Continuing In Program Registrations.............................................................61
Time Limit Extension Registrations...............................................................62
Inter-University Agreement.........................................................................62
Withdrawal from Courses............................................................................62
Withdrawal from Program...........................................................................63
Late Registration.........................................................................................63
Academic Regulations..................................................................................64
Academic Year.............................................................................................64
Residence.....................................................................................................64
Time Limits.................................................................................................65
Academic Standing......................................................................................66
C Rule..........................................................................................................66
F Rule..........................................................................................................66
G.P.A. Graduation Requirement....................................................................67
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Graduation Application...............................................................................67
Credit System..............................................................................................67
Language of Instruction.................................................................................67
Grading System............................................................................................68
Supplemental Examinations.........................................................................70
Comprehensive Examinations.......................................................................70
Programs and Fields of Advanced Study........................................................71
The Program Repertoire...............................................................................71
Co-op Programs............................................................................................72
Co-tutelle Doctoral Theses...........................................................................72
Quick Reference to Programs and Fields........................................................73
Location of Graduate Programs.....................................................................76
Course Codes................................................................................................79
Faculty of Arts and Science...........................................................................80
Applied Human Sciences..............................................................................81
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Human Systems Intervention)...................81
Biology........................................................................................................88
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Biology)............................................90
Master of/Magisteriate in Science (Biology)..............................................94
Diploma in Biotechnology and Genomics...................................................99
Chemistry and Biochemistry.......................................................................104
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Chemistry).......................................106
Master of/Magisteriate in Science (Chemistry)........................................109
Communication Studies...............................................................................114
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Communication)................................115
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Media Studies).......................................126
Diploma in Communication Studies..........................................................133
Economics....................................................................................................141
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Economics)........................................142
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Economics)..............................................144
Diploma in Economics..............................................................................154
Education....................................................................................................157
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Educational Technology)...................157
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Educational Technology).........................161
Diploma in Instructional Technology........................................................170
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Educational Studies)...............................175
Diploma in Adult Education.....................................................................180
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Child Study)..........................................184
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Applied Linguistics)...............................191
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language................194
English.......................................................................................................197
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (English).................................................198
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Études françaises.........................................................................................204
Maîtrise en Littératures francophones et résonances médiatiques
(Master of/Magisteriate in Arts)........................................................205
Maîtrise en Traductologie (Master of/Magisteriate in Arts)......................211
Diplôme en Traduction.............................................................................217
Certificat anglais-français en langue et techniques de localisation............224
Certificat en écriture................................................................................226
Exercise Science...........................................................................................230
Master of/Magisteriate in Science (Exercise Science) ................................231
Geography, Planning and Environment.........................................................235
Master of/Magisteriate in Science
(Geography, Urban and Environment Studies).....................................235
Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment..........................................239
History.......................................................................................................248
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (History)...........................................249
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (History).................................................252
Humanities.................................................................................................256
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Humanities).....................................256
Journalism...................................................................................................260
Diploma in Journalism.............................................................................260
Mathematics and Statistics.........................................................................265
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Mathematics)...................................267
Master of/Magisteriate in Science/Arts (Mathematics)............................273
Master of/Magisteriate in the Teaching of Mathematics..........................281
Philosophy.................................................................................................284
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Philosophy)...........................................285
Physics.......................................................................................................290
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Physics)............................................291
Master of/Magisteriate in Science (Physics).............................................293
Political Science.........................................................................................300
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Political Science)..............................301
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts -
Public Policy and Public Administration (MPPPA)..............................305
Psychology.................................................................................................321
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Psychology)............................................326
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Psychology............................................327
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Psychology)......................................327
Religion......................................................................................................339
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Religion)..........................................340
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (History and Philosophy of Religion).......344
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Judaic Studies)........................................349
School of Community and Public Affairs......................................................354
Diploma in Community Economic Development (CED)..............................354
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Développement économique communautaire (DEC)....................................360
Sociology and Anthropology........................................................................367
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Social and Cultural Anthropology).........368
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Sociology)..............................................373
Theological Studies....................................................................................379
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Theological Studies)...............................379
Programs with Suspended Admission...........................................................384
Diploma in Early Childhood Education...................................................384
Diploma in Ecotoxicology.........................................................................384
Diploma in Library Studies......................................................................384
Diploma in Theological, Religious and Ethical Studies............................384
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science................................................385
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy..............................................................387
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science..................................................390
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering.........................................................391
Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering............................................394
Building Engineering...................................................................................394
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Building Engineering)........................396
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science (Building Engineering)...........396
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Building Engineering)..................396
Graduate Certificate in Building Engineering...........................................397
Civil Engineering........................................................................................398
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Civil Engineering).............................400
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science (Civil Engineering)................400
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Civil Engineering).......................400
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering..................................401
Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering (CIISE)..................403
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science
in Information Systems Security .........................................................404
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering in Information Systems Security ....406
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science
in Quality Systems Engineering ..........................................................408
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering in Quality Systems Engineering ....410
Graduate Certificate in Service Engineering and Network Management.....412
Graduate Certificate in 3D Graphics and Game Development...................413
Electrical and Computer Engineering............................................................415
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy
(Electrical and Computer Engineering)................................................416
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science
(Electrical and Computer Engineering)................................................416
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering
(Electrical and Computer Engineering)................................................416
General Studies Unit (GSU).........................................................................418
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Mechanical and Industrial Engineering........................................................419
Mechanical Engineering..............................................................................421
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)...................421
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering).......421
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)..............422
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Aerospace)..................................422
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Composites Option).....................425
Industrial Engineering.................................................................................429
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science (Industrial Engineering) .........429
Master of/Magisteriate in Engineering (Industrial Engineering)................429
Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.......................................430
Graduate Certificate in Software Systems for Mechanical
and Aerospace Engineering.................................................................433
Engineering Courses.....................................................................................436
List of Courses by Topic Areas...................................................................436
Engineering Course Descriptions...............................................................447
Computer Science and Software Engineering.................................................513
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Computer Science).............................515
Master of/Magisteriate in Computer Science (M.Comp.Sc.).......................516
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Computer Science (M.Ap.Comp.Sc.)....517
Master of/Magisteriate in Applied Science (Software Engineering)...........519
Master of/Magisteriate of Engineering (Software Engineering)..................521
List of Courses in Computer Science by Topic Areas....................................522
Computer Science Course Descriptions.......................................................525
Diploma in Computer Science...................................................................537
Faculty of Fine Arts.....................................................................................541
Art Education..............................................................................................542
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Art Education)..................................543
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Art Education)........................................546
Art History.................................................................................................551
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Art History).....................................552
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Art History)...........................................555
Creative Arts Therapies.............................................................................558
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts
(Creative Arts Therapies - Art Therapy Option)................................559
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts
(Creative Arts Therapies - Drama Therapy Option)...........................568
Film Studies...............................................................................................575
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Film Studies)..........................................576
Studio Arts.................................................................................................580
Master of/Magisteriate in Fine Arts (Studio Arts)....................................582
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Music..........................................................................................................589
Diploma in Advanced Music Performance Studies.....................................589
Design & Computation Arts........................................................................593
Graduate Certificate in Digital Technologies in Design Art Practice.........593
John Molson School of Business.....................................................................597
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Business Administration)..................600
Master of/Magisteriate in Science (Administration).................................604
Master of/Magisteriate in Business Administration..................................612
Master of/Magisteriate in Business Administration (Executive Option).....626
Master of/Magisteriate in Business Administration
(International Aviation)....................................................................633
Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management............................................641
Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management.........................................645
Diploma in Investment Management.........................................................650
Master of/Magisteriate in Investment Management..................................651
Master of/Magisteriate in Business Administration
(Investment Management Option).......................................................652
Diploma in Administration (DIA)............................................................659
Diploma in Sport Administration (DSA)..................................................669
Graduate Certificate in Event Management and Fundraising.....................677
Graduate Certificate in Management of Health Care Organizations.........677
Graduate Certificate in Community Organizational Development............677
Diploma in Chartered Accountancy..........................................................685
Graduate Certificate in Management Accounting.......................................690
School of Graduate Studies..........................................................................694
Special Individualized Programs................................................................695
Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (Special Individualized)....................696
Master of/Magisteriate in Arts (Special Individualized).........................696
Policy on the Establishment of Tribunal Hearing Pools.................................699
Academic Re-evaluation Procedures............................................................702
Code of Conduct (Academic)........................................................................707
Graduate Academic Appeals Procedures......................................................721
Code of Rights and Responsibilities.............................................................724
Terms of Reference of the Ombuds Office......................................................756
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Thesis Regulations......................................................................................759
Submission of Theses...................................................................................759
Supervisor's Approval................................................................................759
Thesis Formats............................................................................................759
Non-Thesis Formats....................................................................................759
Manuscript-Based Thesis............................................................................760
Examination of Theses.................................................................................764
Doctoral Theses.......................................................................................764
Master's Theses.......................................................................................766
Graduating Students................................................................................767
Re-submission of Theses...............................................................................768
Microfilming...............................................................................................768
Dissertation Abstracts International............................................................768
Financial Regulations.................................................................................769
Tuition and Other Fees................................................................................769
Master's and Ph.D. Programs....................................................................769
Continuation and Time-Limit Extension Fees.............................................773
Graduate Certificate and Diploma Program, Independent
and Visiting/Exchange Students.........................................................773
Miscellaneous Fees...................................................................................776
Fee Payment Policy.....................................................................................778
Financial Obligations.................................................................................778
Fee Payment Deadlines...............................................................................781
Withdrawals and Tuition Refunds/Financial Credits Policy........................782
Withdrawals and Refunds Policy................................................................782
Leaves of Absence from Programs.................................................................787
International Students.................................................................................789
Immigration Procedures...............................................................................789
Studying for Six Months or Less....................................................................790
Documentation Required for the University.................................................791
Working On-Campus...................................................................................791
Working Off-Campus..................................................................................791
Post-Graduation Employment......................................................................792
International Student Health and Accident Insurance...................................792
Exemption deadlines...................................................................................793
Tuition and Other Fees for International Students........................................794
Exemptions from Differential Fees...............................................................794
Tuition Payment Arrangements....................................................................796
Fee Remission Awards for International Students.........................................796
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Student Services..........................................................................................797
Graduate Students' Association...................................................................797
Ombuds Office............................................................................................797
Code of Rights and Responsibilities.............................................................797
The Applied Psychology Centre..................................................................798
International Student Exchange Programs....................................................798
Funding ISEP...............................................................................................798
Student Life and Student Services................................................................799
Advocacy and Support Services................................................................799
International Students Office................................................................799
Office for Students with Disabilities....................................................800
Centre for Native Education.................................................................802
Student Advocate Program....................................................................802
Legal Information Services...................................................................803
Counselling and Development..................................................................803
Student Success Centre..........................................................................804
Career Services....................................................................................804
Counselling and Psychological Services.................................................804
Student Learning Services.....................................................................805
Services for New Students.....................................................................805
Dean of Students.........................................................................................806
Social and Cultural Activities.................................................................806
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy.........................................................................806
Peer Support Program...............................................................................807
Child Care..............................................................................................807
Financial Aid and Awards.......................................................................808
Gouvernement du Québec Student Loans and Bursaries............................808
Federal and Provincial Loans and Bursaries..........................................810
Concordia University Finanical Aid.....................................................810
Fellowships/Scholarships/Bursaries/Awards
for International Students................................................................811
Health Services......................................................................................812
Housing Service.......................................................................................814
Recreation and Athletics.............................................................................814
Administrative Officers..............................................................................816
Council of the School of Graduate Studies....................................................821
Full-time Faculty........................................................................................822
Index..........................................................................................................858
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