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Absolute Zero, produced by the Science Undergraduate Society (SUS), is the premier booklet for first-year B.Sc. and B.A.Sc. students regarding course information, course selection, academic opportunities, and more!
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Dear New Students, On behalf of the Science Undergraduate Society I would like to welcome you to McGill Science. Over the next few weeks, one of the more important issues you will be dealing with is course selection. This booklet was put together by SUS to help you with this endeavour. It contains important information on course selection and guidelines to schedule your courses effectively. You will also find student‐written course reviews that include tips on how to do well in the core science and popular U0 elective courses. This booklet is packed with tidbits of useful goodies from cover to cover where you will get to learn a lot about all the academic resources available to science students so please take the time to make sure you read all of it. I wish you every success in your educational development and offer my personal assistance along the way. Sincerely, Ayman Ashraf Vice President, Academic Affairs Science Undergraduate Society [email protected]
Cover design by Neil Issar
TABLE OF CONTENTS Advanced Standing 2
Course Selections 3
Scheduling 7
Freshman Science Courses ‐ Student Reviews 8
Popular U0 Electives ‐ Student Reviews 17
Bachelor of Arts and Science 22
Academic Resources 23
Looking into the Future 28
Academic Advising 30
2009/2010 Core Class Schedule 31
Thank You 34
*** DISCLAIMER *** The views and opinions expressed in this booklet are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Faculty of Science of McGill University. The information contained within this booklet is correct as of the date of printing. The SUS is not responsible should the information be subject to change. The advice outlined in this booklet is also to be followed at your own discretion and are not necessarily endorsed by the Faculty of Science of McGill University.
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ADVANCED STANDING AND PLACEMENT EXAMS
Advanced Standing and Placement Exams
Advanced standing is granted for Advanced Placement (AP) examination results of 4 or better, to a possible maximum of 30 credits in total, subject to faculty rules. McGill University’s Faculty of Science will award a maximum of 18 non‐Science/Mathematics AP credits to incoming students. Final AP examination results must be sent directly to the Admissions, Recruitment, and Registrar’s Office (ARR) from the College Board for students to receive advanced standing. Please refer to http://www.mcgill.ca/student‐records/transfercredits/ap/ for more information.
Advanced standing is also granted to International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Levels of 5 or better, to a possible maximum of 30 credits in total, subject to faculty rules. McGill University’s Faculty of Science will award a maximum of 18 non‐Science/Mathematics IB credits to incoming students. Final IB examination results must be sent directly to the ARR from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) for students to receive advanced standing. Please refer to http://www.mcgill.ca/student‐records/transfercredits/ib/ for more information.
Normally, advanced standing is also granted for various combinations of Advanced Level (AL), Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS), and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with results of C (III) or better, to a possible maximum of 30 credits in total, subject to faculty rules. McGill University’s Faculty of Science will award a maximum of 18 non‐Science/Mathematics AL, AS, or CAPE credits to incoming students. Final AL, AS, and CAPE results must be sent directly to the ARR from the appropriate Examining Board in order to receive advanced standing. Please refer to http://www.mcgill.ca/student‐records/transfercredits/a‐level/ for more information.
If you believe that you have the appropriate skill level and knowledge to achieve exemption from one of the basic science courses, you may write a placement exam. Placement exams are held in late August, and are meant for students who DO NOT have appropriate certification for advanced standing. If you pass the placement exam for a course, you will be given EXEMPTION BUT NOT CREDIT for that course. There is a non‐refundable $35 fee required to write the placement exam. Please refer to https://www.mcgill.ca/student‐records/exam/placement/ for more information.
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COURSE SELECTIONS You must choose at least seven courses from the approved freshman science courses:
1. BIOL 111 – Principles: Organismal Biology 2. BIOL 112 – Cell and Molecular Biology 3. CHEM 110 – General Chemistry 1 4. CHEM 120 – General Chemistry 2 5. CHEM 115 – Accelerated General Chemistry: Giants in Science 6. MATH 133 – Vectors, Matrices and Geometry 7. MATH 139/MATH 140/MATH 150 – Calculus/Calculus
1/Calculus A 8. MATH 141/MATH 151 – Calculus 2/Calculus B 9. PHYS 101/PHYS 131 – Introductory Physics –
Mechanics/Mechanics and Waves 10. PHYS 102/PHYS 142 – Introductory Physics –
Electromagnetism/Electromagnetism and Optics 11. COMP 202 – Introduction to Computing 1 12. PSYC 100 – Introduction to Psychology 13. ATOC 104/EPSC 104/GEOG 104 – The Earth System
Six of your seven courses must satisfy one of the following: A. Two courses from MATH and four from BIOL/CHEM/PHYS B. Three courses from MATH and three from BIOL/CHEM/PHYS
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Biology Chemistry* Mathematics One of: One of:
Course Code 111 112 110 120 133 139 / 140 /150
141/151
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences † O O
X X X
Biology X X X X X X Chemistry X X X X X X Computer Sciences † O O O O X X X Earth and Planetary Sciences† (X) X
X X X
Earth System Science† X X O O X X Environment X X X X X Geography X X O O X O Math† X X X Neuroscience O X X X X X Psychology† X X O X O Physics O O X X X X X Anatomy/Biochemistry/ X X X X X Microbiology/Physiology
REMEMBER: You must take at least 7 Approved Freshman Courses
X Recommended (X) Strongly encouraged O Must take a selection of these courses (see below)
- Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences – Must take at least two of three
additional classes - Computer Science – Must take at least three of the additional classes
- Earth System Science – Must take at least one additional class - Geography – Must take at least two additional classes and either MATH
133 or MATH 141/151 - Neuroscience – At least one additional class - Psychology – Must take at least 1 other BIOL/PHYS/CHEM class and
either MATH 133 or MATH 141/151 - Physics – Recommended to take one BIOL class
Physics Computers Psychology Atmospheric One of: One of:
101 / 131 102 / 142 202 100
X X O
X X X X
O O X
X X X
X X O X X X O O
X X O
X X X
X X
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*If only one Chemistry course is required, CHEM 115 may be substituted. If both CHEM 110 and CHEM 120 are required, CHEM 115 can be substituted for both but you must still take 7 of the Freshman approved courses. †If students are lacking in one of the sciences BIOL/CHEM/PHYS, it is recommended that they take at least one class in that field (this is, in general, recommended for all students) IMPORTANT: There may be changes to these recommendations over the summer so students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to look at the website with this information and more. Here, many departments have given further recommendations to keep your options open. http://www.mcgill.ca/science/sousa/bsc/freshman/specific/
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Advice for choosing MATH course(s) - MATH 139 if you have not taken calculus in high school, you then take
Math 141 - MATH 150 and MATH 151 are a more challenging way to complete the
freshman Math requirement, as an added bonus you will be given equivalent credit for Calculus 1,2, and 3
Advice for choosing CHEM course(s) - CHEM 115 replaces both CHEM 110 and CHEM 120 - You may only take CHEM 115 if you scored 95% or higher in high school
chemistry, or with permission of the instructor Advice for choosing PHYS course(s) - PHYS 131 and PHYS 142 are recommended for Atmospheric and
Oceanic Sciences, Chemistry, Earth System Science, Earth and Planetary Sciences, and Physics, and for any students wishing to keep their options open or to challenge themselves
- Having taken Physics in high school does not mean that you have to take advanced physics
- PHYS 101/102 is recommended if you do not plan on studying physical sciences or if you wish to keep your options open.
- A final option is to take PHYS 101 in first semester, and if you do well to request permission to take PHYS 142
General Notes
- If you are lacking in a basic science from high school you are encouraged to include a course from the missing discipline
- You may take more than 7 courses from the Freshman List - You must take a minimum of 12 credits per term with a maximum
of 18 credits (18 is not recommended!) to be considered a full‐time student
- Normal course load is 15 credits; 17 credits is not recommended in the first term
- Some med/dent schools have special requirements (often two terms of basic chemistry, biology, and physics)
- Medical schools say that any science major is excellent preparation for further studies in medicine. In fact, students do best when they choose the major that interests them the most.
- Do not forget to register for both fall and winter courses now
SCHEDULING The best way to check out how your timetable will look is to use the ‘Personal Weekly Schedule’ function on Minerva under the Registration Menu (under the Student Menu). When you are going about trying to figure out your timetable, please keep in mind the following points: 1) A term with four core science courses will keep you very busy. When choosing your electives, please keep this in mind. Only take on an intensive elective course if you feel like you can handle it! Included in this booklet are student reviews for popular U0 electives that Science students take. 2) Picking lab times is absolutely essential! Forget lectures; when there are 600 spots for a class you won’t miss out. Lab times, however, are limited, so if you want to schedule a particular lab, make sure you do so as soon as you can begin course registration. Refer to the lab chart that we have outlined at the end of this section. 3) MATH140 and MATH141 tutorial times are also key. Popular times (mid‐week) tend to fill up quickly. There are quizzes every other week in these tutorials! 4) If possible, don’t place labs back‐to‐back with class or another lab. Having to run up to the Stewart Biology Bldg. for your Bio lab right after your Chem lecture isn’t very fun. 5) Give yourself breaks: Having 3 classes in a row isn’t exactly a smart idea. A one hour gap in between classes will allow you to run to Tim’s to grab a coffee and to chit‐chat with friends a little bit. 2‐3 hour gaps means you can actually go home or set up at the library to do some work.
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FRESHMAN SCIENCE COURSES ‐ STUDENT REVIEWS These reviews are based on 2008/2009 courses. The professors and/or content may have changed. You will receive a course outline within the first week of class. BIOL 111 (Organismal Biology) – 3 credits This course takes a macroscopic approach to biology and, over the course of the semester, walks students along the path from the earliest known organisms to the many complex species seen in the world today. Branches of the evolutionary tree that will be examined include: prokaryotes (eubacteria and archaea), protists, fungi, plants and animals. Finally, the course material also includes a discussion on ecology and the processes that cause evolution to occur. Although this course is three credits rather than four, many students will find that Biology 111 is actually one of the harder courses in the U0 Science program. There are fewer hours of lecture each week, but a large volume of material is still covered in the course, so reading outside of class is integral to good overall performance. Laboratories are three full hours and run each week. Students will work extensively with microscopes and will also perform a variety of dissections, which increase in difficulty as the semester moves on. Two laboratory examinations will test both practical and theoretical knowledge, so it is important to attend lab dates and study the lab manual extensively. The midterm and final exams will be composed of a large number of multiple choice questions, making class attendance imperative. BIOL 112 (Cell and Molecular Biology) – 3 credits Professor Schoeck starts the course with a review of macromolecules, the components of animal and plant cells, and then continues to cover to crucial biological pathways such as cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Then Prof Dent follows with an in‐depth review of the cell cycle, emphasizing on mitosis and meiosis, and then progresses to cover various topics in genetics, DNA replication, RNA replication and Bioinformatics. The lecture component of the course consists of two non‐cumulative midterms and a cumulative final, all multiple‐choice. Memorization is the key! Going over the lectures notes carefully while using the textbook as backup is a great way to review
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since only the material covered in class will appear on the exams. Doing the online quizzes is a good idea because similar questions arise on the midterms. The labs for this course are long but not conceptually difficult. Be sure to ask lots of questions. Pre‐lab quizzes and summaries may be required. Also, do not procrastinate for your conference presentation. Make sure you go to all of the labs because failing the lab means failing the entire course. CHEM 110 (General Chemistry 1) – 4 credits General Chemistry 1 is a course designed to give students a basic understanding of a wide variety of topics, including quantum mechanics, atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, bonding, intermolecular forces, coordination compounds, and descriptive chemistry. The marking scheme is broken down into two midterms, lab work, and the final. This marking scheme means that doing poorly on one component of the course is nothing to worry about; there will be plenty of other opportunities to improve your mark. While the huge class size may seem intimidating, there are small optional tutorials held three times a week by awesome TAs who summarize everything that has been taught in class and what to expect on the exams. Make sure to do the practice problems that are assigned by the professors and to go to tutorials to ask questions on any unclear subjects. Always practice with old exam papers that are posted on myCourses since they will be similar to the final exam. Generally, starting with the more recent papers is recommended. For the lab portion, make sure you read through the procedure and understand what to do before starting. Ask the TA’s about anything you are uncertain of. CHEM 120 (General Chemistry 2) – 4 credits General Chemistry 2 starts off with gases and liquids, followed by thermochemistry, kinetics, solids and liquids, solutions, equilibrium, entropy, acids and bases, and ends with organic chemistry. As with Gen Chem 1, tutorials are available every week and the course consists of two midterms and a final. While the textbook may be helpful when studying for the sections in gases, kinetics, thermochemistry, and acids and bases, it does not help much when studying for organic chemistry. Make sure to go to all of the organic chemistry lectures (or at least listen to them online) and pay attention to any side stories, since some will definitely be on the exam. Again, to succeed in this course, make an effort to do all the problem sets assigned and to do the practice midterms and finals posted on myCourses.
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CHEM 115 (Accelerated General Chemistry: Giants in Science) – 4 credits An accelerated version first year chemistry that may be taken instead of Chem 110 and Chem 120, this course looks at how chemistry has changed the way we look at and understand nature. The course focuses on Nobel Prize winners in order to follow scientific progress. There are strict prerequisites for this course: Enrolment is restricted to those who achieved 95% or higher in their high school chemistry course, or by permission of instructor. You must take PHYS 131 and MATH 140 concurrently. MATH 133 (Vectors, Matrices, and Geometry) – 3 credits This course is definitely considered one of the easier math courses. The material presented in the assignments and WebWork will be very good preparation for the exam, which is generally straightforward. The major topics in the course are the following: linear equations, matrices, inverses, determinants, dot products, linear dependence and independence and other introductory material in linear algebra, with some variations from year to year. There are a few assignments and a midterm worth very little of the grade; the bulk of the mark rests on the final exam. Conceptually, the course can be difficult and can be very abstract. It is not always taught well, but the key is practice. It is possible to succeed in this course without actually understanding every concept as long as you practice the assigned problems and know the steps to solving each type of problem. It is a good idea to prepare with old e‐exams, but do not fret when you see questions you don’t know how to solve – the course changes professors frequently, and so does the content! Re‐doing the WebWork is also an excellent way to achieve that great mark. MATH 139 (Calculus) – 4 credits If you've taken Calculus at a high school or university level you can't take this class. If, however, you have never ventured into the world of calculus, this class is highly recommended. In the past, during Frosh, students presented a complete high school/college transcript to the professor for permission to register on Minerva; to verify what the policy is for Fall 2008, contact the MATH department. MATH139 covers the same material as MATH140 and serves as a prerequisite for MATH141. The class covers a lot of material, but each new concept is clearly explained and backed with several examples. It begins with the study of limits, followed by simple
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derivatives. The remainder of the course is spent learning differentiation rules and theorems. For the exams (midterm and final) it is extremely important to understand the formulae, theorems, and their applications. There will be about 10 assignments during the semester delivered using the WebWork system. This course usually has strong tutorial support. MATH 140 (Calculus 1) – 3 credits Unlike MATH 139, this course does require a bit of Calculus background from high school. The course starts off with functions and relations, which gradually transitions into limits and derivatives – the foundations of Calculus. Thereafter, a large portion of the course is dedicated towards the application of derivatives – related rates and optimization. It finishes off with curve sketching and an introduction to antiderivatives. There are two types of assignments that contribute to your final grade – online and written assignments. Online assignments are found in a system called WebWork. There are a limited number of tries to each assignment question; however, for every assignment, there is also practice version of it with unlimited number of tries (Practice assignments do not count towards your final grade). It is encouraged to do these assignments without the aid of a calculator since you will not be allowed to use one for quizzes and the final exam. Written assignments are found online on myCourses. It is your responsibility to complete it with full solutions and submit it during the tutorial session. It is strongly recommended to attend every tutorial session because not only do the TAs clarify confusing concepts, quizzes are also written during your tutorial session every couple of weeks. Take note that quizzes can be based on either lecture or tutorial material. Because there is no midterm exam, the final exam is worth a large chunk of your final grade. Even though there is an overlap of high school material, do not underestimate the level of difficulty of the final exam. To get an A in this course, make sure you do not fall behind – complete assignments on time, drill textbook questions, and practise questions from some past exams from previous years.
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MATH 150 (Calculus A) – 4 credits This course is part one of two (the second being MATH151) which compresses MATH140, MATH141 and MATH222 into two courses. There are two different marking schemes consisting of either online WebWork assignments or in‐class quizzes during tutorials and a midterm, both of which are topped off with a final exam. This class starts off with limits, continuity and properties of derivatives (product rule, chain rule). It then moves on to derivative applications (exponential functions, trigonometric functions), review of vectors and 3‐space, curve sketching and related rates, partial differentiation and its applications, and finally topped off with sequences and series. Attending the tutorials and doing the textbook questions is highly recommended since the professor will only have so much time to cover all the topics. As long as you keep up with the workload the classes will not seem that difficult. MATH 141 (Calculus 2) – 4 credits This course picks up where Calculus 1 leaves off – antiderivatives. From there, different approaches to integration are introduced such as integration by parts and substitution. At this point, make sure you know how to integrate comfortably as the course progresses very quickly to more difficult concepts of area and volume (the applications of integration). The latter part of the course shifts focus to parametric curves, polar coordinates, and ends off with series and sequences – all of which can be conceptually difficult. The breakdown of the course is much like MATH 140. There are 4 quizzes – worth 5% each – that are given at the tutorials throughout the term. In addition to the quizzes, there are online (WebWork) and written assignments that contribute to your final grade. Again, the final exam will contribute heavily to your final grade since there is no midterm exam. Calculators are not permitted on the final exam and quizzes, so it is strongly recommended to practice problems without one. The key to doing well in this course is not memorizing, but rather understanding the concepts. In order to master the difficult concepts, it is of utmost importance to practise a lot textbook questions. This is to your great advantage as the solutions manual contains complete solutions to a select number of problems. Textbook questions should be done in conjunction with the assignments, quizzes, and past exams. Familiarize yourself with the format and style of past exams from the same professor since the types of questions in past exams will most likely reflect what your final exam will be like. This course is considered to be one of the tougher courses of a first year Science student
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as it requires understanding and not just regurgitation of material. As difficult the concepts are, it is possible to ace this course once you overcome the challenges of understanding them. MATH 151 (Calculus B) – 4 credits Math 151 is the condensed version of Math 141 and 222.The beginning of the course covers various integration techniques including integration by parts, substitution, and trigonometric substitution before quickly moving on to more difficult material including double and triple integration, and integration over different coordinates (polar, cylindrical, and spherical). The final part of the course deals with vector functions, series, and power series. This course requires a lot of work, but the class size is generally quite small and Prof Roth is very helpful if you go to his office hours. The marking is broken down into homework, midterms, and a final. The homework consists of WebWork and written assignments. The WebWork assignments cover the basics of what is taught, while the written assignments require more time, but are more representative of exam questions. To do well in this course it is essential to attend the classes and tutorials, and to complete the written assignments. The written assignments are by far the best tool to use when preparing for exams . PHYS 101 (Introductory Physics – Mechanics) – 4 credits This course starts off with the basics scalar/vector quantities, two‐dimensional kinematics, rotational motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, momentum, and energy. As the course progresses, more complicated topics appear such as dynamics, gravity, waves, simple harmonic motion, sound, optics and light. If you have taken high school physics, most of the topics will be familiar. Your mark is composed of three sections, weekly assignments, laboratories, and of course, exams. The weekly assignments are called CAPA. You are given one week to complete the problem sets assigned on CAPA. There are always easy and difficult problems on CAPA, but it randomizes the questions to prevent students from copying off of each other. Consider this a gift from the professor; since there are only two exams in the course, CAPA is a great way to see how well you understand both concepts and calculations. If you see that you are having difficulty with the assignments, you can always stop by the tutorials lead by TA’s who are well versed in the material and are very helpful. The laboratories are very hands on and help explain the material taught in class. The write‐ups are
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not complicated, they are done during the lab section and a lot of it is fill in the blanks and graphs. Finally, the exams are what make up most of your mark. This doesn’t mean you can disregard the labs and the weekly assignments; they help you prepare yourself for the exams. The midterm last year gave students 10 shorts answer questions and 5 long answer questions. From the long answer questions students only had to answer 3 of them, which is very advantageous since you will be given credit for the question you have earned the most points on. The final exam encompasses a lot of information, but if you stay on top of the material and seek help as the course progresses, you can do well on the exam. The professor offers practice exams as well as extra drop‐in TA tutorials in order to help prepare students for the final. PHYS 102 (Introductory Physics – Electromagnetism) – 4 credits While Physics 102 covers fewer chapters in the Giancoli textbook than Physics 101, the extra time devoted to each chapter is needed because the concepts in electromagnetism are more complex than in mechanics. Topics include electrostatics, DC circuits, AC circuits, and magnetic fields. The lecture slides are comprehensive, and make good notes for studying, while the textbook is also helpful reading, especially since exam questions are similar in nature to examples and assigned questions from the textbook. It is important to note, however, that the lectures are not recorded, so always try to attend class. To ace the course, it is recommended that all the textbook problems must be attempted with a sincere practice of the various questions in the CAPA assignments. PHYS 131 (Mechanics and Waves) – 4 credits This course is a slightly more mathematically‐based alternative to the Physics 101 course, and is intended for students interested in the physical sciences. Topics covered over the course of semester include kinematic motion in one and two dimensions, force and energy, linear and angular momentum, universal gravitation, oscillations, and wave mechanics. Math 139 or Math 140 is required as a co‐requisite, and the use of differential calculus is an important aspect of problem solving in the course. On alternate weeks, students will participate in laboratories that demonstrate the principles being discussed in lecture at that time. These are an excellent way to test your understanding of the material learned. Weekly online
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assignments using a website called LON‐CAPA provide a great source of practice problems and a chance to improve one’s mark. Students having trouble with the CAPA assignments or material taught in the lecture should attend the optional tutorials. Before the final exam, be sure to review the CAPA assignments in addition to doing problems out of the textbook. PHYS 142 (Electromagnetism and Optics) – 4 credits Physics 142 is a good option for students who have previously done well in mathematics. Succeeding in this course will take some reliance on both differential and integral calculus. Topics covered in lecture include geometric optics, interference and diffraction, electric fields and flux, electrical circuits, magnetism, capacitance and inductance. Conceptually, the material is more difficult to grasp than what is covered in Phys 131 so be sure to attend the optional tutorials. Laboratories provide an excellent way of demonstrating some of the course’s more abstract concepts and reports provide a good check‐up in terms of understanding the assigned material. CAPA assignments may be more challenging than those in Phys 131, making the tutorials an important part of doing well in the course. Read the textbook to stay on top of materials covered and use mathematical practice questions problems to prepare for a challenging final exam. COMP 202 (Intro to Computing) – 3 credits Comp 202 is an introductory programming course in Java. It is designed for students with no programming background. The course starts off with computer basics, but quickly moves on to more and more advanced topics. Although it starts off easy at first, the course builds on itself as you progress through it and it is vital to keep up. There are several TA's in the course who offer tutorials and monitor the discussion boards in case you have any trouble. The TA's and professors are very helpful however the class is very large, so they tend to get very busy when exam dates approach. Marks are divided into assignments, a midterm, and a final. Unlike most courses, the assignments account for a fair portion of the final overall grade. Spending time on these assignments will inevitably help you do well in the course. The best way to prepare for the final is by going over previous finals and getting a lot of practice writing your own programs. Even if you are just interested in computers or want to know how to write a program, this is a good course to take.
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PSYC 100 (Intro to Psychology) – 3 credits This course covers some fascinating topics that can be applied to everyday life including memory, autism, Freud, adulthood, intelligence and prejudice. The class is worth going to even though you have probably heard of most of the topics because the professor delves into them in a very different way. The lectures are very entertaining; they include clips of the Office and reality TV shows. The professor knows how to keep the class entertained with many anecdotal stories and examples of his topics that are relevant to students’ lives. The readings in the textbook are also very interesting but there were many chapters. For the exams, you need to have attended class, taken good notes, and read the chapters carefully. The chapters in the text and the lectures do not overlap, creating an immense volume of information to memorize. The exams require a lot of study time as well as a lot of memorization. The break up of the marks in the course are either 20% midterm and 80% final or 40% midterm and 60% final, depending on which one works in your favour. There is also an opportunity to earn 2% extra credit in the course by participating in studies for the department of Psychology and writing a paper on it. This is an interesting elective to take, if you are willing to put a lot of work into it. ATOC/GEOG/EPSC 104 (The Earth System) – 3 credits Earth can be viewed as a dynamic interacting system of atmosphere, life, ocean, rock and soil. Earth is open energetically but largely closed materially. Earth's surface and interior have changed through time and continue to change today. Understanding these changes and what drives them is the goal of Earth system science. This course will introduce the core processes of the 'Earth System' and apply them to the 21st Century global challenges posed by climate change occurring at the same time as increasing stresses on services provided by natural ecosystems due to human population growth and resource utilization. There is no textbook, but a Course Pack available at Bookstore covering required readings for first month’s 10 lectures. Required readings for subsequent lectures will be announced in class and posted on myCourses. This is not a Web‐based course: accessing complete course content requires lecture attendance. Exam questions will be based on the readings and also on unique material presented in lecture. You are encouraged to ask questions during class! This is a great course for students who wish to learn more about earth system sciences.
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POPULAR U0 ELECTIVES – STUDENT REVIEWS After selecting the courses required for your major(s)/minor(s) of interest, you may still have some additional credits left (to make a total of 30). You may choose elective courses for these credits. McGill has a wide variety of classes. Electives are your opportunity to explore some different areas of interest. Science students may take a maximum of 18 credits outside the Faculty of Arts and Science, and B.A.&Sc. students may take 12. The complete list of approved freshman elective courses is available at: http://www.mcgill.ca/science/sousa/bsc/freshman/approved/ First Year Seminars (FYSs) FYSs are courses offered by the Faculties of Arts and of Science to new U0 and U1 students only. They are capped at 25 students per seminar and are aimed at providing students with a more intimate learning atmosphere. FYSs also give students a chance to learn about the cutting‐edge research and advances within a particular field. Many of these classes are more like high school classes and allow for direct contact with professors as opposed to most large first year classes. An advantage of many of these classes is that they don’t have final exams but instead have projects or presentations. Participation is often part of the final mark. Remember to register early! Languages McGill has an extensive variety of second languages available to interested students; these include French, East Asian languages, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Hebrew and classical languages such as Ancient Greek and Latin. For more information on language courses, refer to the freshman website: http://www.mcgill.ca/science/sousa/bsc/freshman/language/ It is important to note that all FRSL (French as a second language) courses require placement tests. For enrolment into fall semester classes, placement tests take place within the last week of August (26th to 31st). For exact times and location of placement tests, visit this website: http://www.mcgill.ca/eflc/placement/. First level Chinese and Japanese require departmental approval. The Classics Program at McGill offers courses in Ancient Greek and Latin. Introductory level courses are available for beginners. For students who have had previous knowledge of Latin and would like to start at the intermediate level, you must consult with the program adviser and seek permission from the
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course instructor. You can find more information about the courses at http://www.arts.mcgill.ca/programs/classics. Many language courses are year‐long (6 credits) and in addition can be intensive (9 credits). Language courses are structured like high school classes, with a regular workload and small class sizes (fewer than 30 people). Do not think that they will be easy, however, and though it is easy to keep up due to the regular homework, many language courses are challenging. CHEM 150, CHEM 160, CHEM 170, CHEM 180 (World of Chemistry Courses) – 3 credits There are four different World of Chemistry courses, which include two offered in the fall semester (Drugs and Technology) and two offered in the winter semester (Food and Environment). All classes are taught by the same three professors, who make the material very interesting and incorporate stories into the lectures, which make them very enjoyable. Although these courses are in the faculty of science, it is not essential to have a scientific background. Chemical structures and equations are not a focal point as it is geared more toward the origin and uses of chemicals in everyday life. There is one midterm and final, which are both multiple choice. These courses require a lot of memorization. It is essential to learn the details of the material taught in class, such as names of some scientists and chemical compounds. The slides are mostly images, so it is essential to attend classes and take thorough notes. It helps to listen to the lectures a second time online. The NTCs can also be very helpful. Regular attendance in class and thorough note‐taking as well as a lot memorization and attention to detail will allow you to succeed in these courses. EPSC 200 (The Terrestrial Planets) – 3 credits If you loved looking at the starry night sky and learning about out the planets and galaxies as a child, then this class is definitely for you. Professor Jensen keeps the course simple and to the point, so even if don’t know which planet you live in, you will still be fine. Apart from the lectures, which are recorded on COOL (I know, it really is cool), she gives out notes for the whole semester in PDF format, and she will also go over previous final exams. Learning from those materials is more than enough to do well in her class. There is also a choice of writing an essay in English or French, worth 30% of your final mark, or you can write the final exam for 100%. The final exam is mostly MCQs and some short answers, and it is not difficult. More importantly, if you do manage to fail the course somehow, which no one has, she will compensate you by posting your picture on her door!
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EPSC 201 (Understanding Planet Earth) – 3 credits The title of the course is quite self explanatory; as a result, it only focuses on planet Earth. The course is not recorded and the final exam is short‐answers only. However, you really don’t care because Professor Williams‐Jones is perhaps one of the most enthusiastic teachers in all of McGill, and his South African accent only makes that much more interesting to listen to. The course covers various basic concepts of our planet like tectonic plates, rock/mountain formation, big bang theory, nuclear energy and etc. There is a mandatory midterm, but if you do better in the final exam it is worth a 100%. It is not a total bird course, but it is no Calculus 4 either. There is a textbook that can help clarify some things and the lecture slides are fairly important because you do have to memorize some diagrams (he will tell you which ones). So, if you go to class and keep up with the material, it will definitely go well for you. MUAR 211 (The Art of Listening) – 3 credits This is a great course if you want to learn about the general progression and diversification behind Western music. It covers everything from church music to Beethoven to opera to techno. Professor Whistell who teaches this course is not only enthusiastic about the course material, but also extremely helpful during his office hours. Moreover, he is a very jolly guy and he will make you laugh. There are two midterms, a final exam and two small assignments. The exams are all worth about the same, and he is willing to curve grades to your favour. The format is short answers with a listening section, where you have to recognize songs. For one of the assignments you have to write a short essay on a concert of your choosing. Unfortunately Britney Spears doesn’t count. All in all, it’s a great course and a fun way to learn about music. MUAR 392 (Popular Music after 1945) – 3 credits Professor Michael Ethen started teaching this course this year (he also teaches Art of Listening). It's an excellent class if you enjoy discourse about musical concepts, theories, and ideas musicians want to portray in their music. It's so interesting because Professor Ethen engages the class and at the end of the discussion, there is no real conclusion, so everything is left open for interpretation. The course covers music before 1945, despite the name, although it is important to cover as later music was influenced by the earlier music. The music covered is not all "popular" per se. There are a lot of unknown artists talked about which is great, as a discussion usually ensues and involves important concepts and ideas, such as censorship, plagiarism, etc. The evaluation is: two written assignments (about 1‐2 pages long each) for 20% and
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they involve reading and critiquing articles about music, one midterm (15%), one essay (30%) about anything you want to write about which involves pop music, and a final (35%). The midterm and final have essay, multiple choice and listening components. There is a book you have to get and a bit of reading is involved in the course, but it's mostly just articles about the artists you discuss in class. Overall, this is an excellent class if you like to discuss important topics in pop art and it is not too rigorous. Keep up with the reading and listenings and it won't be too demanding. PSYC 213 (Cognition) – 3 credits Professor Levitin has taught this course for many years and is met with acclaim every year. Topics such as the music of psychology are integrated into more traditional cognitive psychology concepts to give the course a more unique feel. There is a lot of reading, and not all the concepts are covered in lectures, so constant individual study time is required. Conferences are optional and are not necessary to perform well in the class. Both midterms are optional and the final is cumulative. PSYC 100 or previous experience with psychology are useful but are not necessary to do well. CLAS203 (Greek Mythology) – 3 credits Greek Mythology narrates the stories associated with the ancient Greek gods. This is a very interesting course. The professor really enjoys teaching this course. The course covers a huge array of stories, but does so in an ordered and logical way. There are a couple of quizzes and a final exam. The quizzes are not accumulative. A textbook is required and the text consists of stories about Greek gods and associated poems. The readings emphasize what the professor mentions in lecture. The professor will give out a sheet instructing which pages to read from the text in order to prepare for each quiz. The format of the quizzes and the final exam is multiple choices, fill in the blanks, true or false, and short answers. It doesn’t really require you to have a very good memory, but you do have to remember the names of the characters associated with each story and the different time periods. RELG 207 (The Study of World Religions 1) – 3 credits This is a very interesting course, and is not difficult (I finished my final in 45 minutes‐so you can judge for yourself). It gives a brief overview of the origins of the major religions of the world. None of the philosophies are dealt with in detail‐which could be a good thing. Although this means, you have to memorize
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a lot of details about the religion. Some people found this challenging, since the names are in Sanskrit, Arabic, Hebrew, and Chinese. But keep in mind, the TA’s grade the papers and they are not that picky about the spelling. The TA’s make the exam as well so it is important to go to the tutorials since they tell you what to study. The exams contain only fill in the blanks, true/false, MCQ, and short answers, which makes it easier to recall the names. The midterm is worth 50% and the final 50%. The classes are very interesting as Dr. Sharma talks about the philosophies behind the religions, but since he does not make the exam you can make do without attending class. There is one book for this class that you have to read, and most things on the exam will be from this book. But a good proportion of the questions are what the TA goes over in the tutorials‐especially the terms list they hand out for each different religion. ANTH 212 (Anthropology of Development) – 3 credits This course studies anthropological topics using 3 case studies from India, Bali (Indonesia) and Costa Rica. Topics such as water irrigation, cash crop agriculture and culture are discussed in the context of development. For example, you will have to understand the history, culture and customs of an area and understand how this relates to development (the challenges and successes). You are evaluated through 3 exams (all equal weight) which are in the format of long answer questions. Although there is a lot of reading (textbooks and course pack readings), going to class really helps you understand the material. I found the course and readings all very interesting, although the lectures were sometimes a bit dry. I highly recommend this as a first year elective. It’s a great introductory course which allows science students to get a feel for the arts and anthropology. Econ 208 (Microeconomic Analysis and Applications) – 3 credits ECON 208 introduces basic microeconomic topics such as supply and demand, utility, elasticity. It involves a lot of graphical analysis so if you know how to manipulate graphical information and apply trends, then you should have an easier time in the course. The conferences and TAs are very helpful and are a great way to clarify more difficult topics. The midterm and final exam are all multiple choice and you should do well as long as you do the readings and understand the concepts (it’s not just memorizing!) Overall it was a very interesting and clear course and will help you to understand real life applications. However, if you want to go more into depth about macroeconomics, you will have to look at other courses such as ECON 209 as ECON 208 only covers microeconomic topics.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCE As a B.A. & Sc. student you may feel overwhelmed about picking courses because there is just so much to choose from! Go to http://www.mcgill.ca/science/sousa/basc/freshman/ as it explains course selection for B.A. & Sc. students in great detail. It is important to look at all the options for arts and science majors before picking courses because there is not a lot of room for extra courses in this program. As a U0 B.A. & Sc. student, you must take: • At least two courses in math selected from: MATH 139 or 140 or 150;
MATH 141 or 151; MATH 133 • At least three foundational science courses selected from BIOL111,
BIOL112, CHEM110 (or CHEM 115), CHEM120, PHYS101 or 131, PHYS102 or 142
• At least three arts freshman courses to be chosen in two of the following three categories: Social Sciences, Humanities (Literature and Civilization), and Languages. A maximum of two courses may be chosen from one area, and no more than two courses can be taken in one department. See the website above for approved arts electives.
Many science majors in B.A. & Sc. require more than three foundational science courses. Check the website above for which foundational science courses are required for each science major and read the science section of this manual for reviews of the foundational science course. For your freshman arts elective, it is a good idea to pick electives that you may be thinking of majoring in instead of only taking classes that you think will be easy. Another important thing to consider is if you are thinking of going to medical or dental school, you should be aware that your freshman B.A. & Sc. requirements may not satisfy the entry requirements for medical or dental school. Most medical schools require a full year of biology, chemistry and sometimes physics. However, you can always take summer courses or leave some of these requirements until your second year.
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES
myCourses You will develop a love‐hate relationship with this wonderful piece of software. myCourses is the online course management system that McGill uses to upload course information, notes, lecture recordings, grades as well as a discussion board so students can ask each other questions and/or verbally abuse one another. You will depend on myCourses to access a lot of information that will help you with your academic dealings. Your professor might post past midterms, problem sets, tutorial questions, online quizzes, and more. The ‘Announcements’ function is also a very good way to keep up‐to‐date with important information on the course you are taking. You can also usually access online lecture recordings (for those extenuating circumstances when you can’t make it to class). The Computer Taskforce (CTF) CTF is a student‐run organization offering computer‐related services to the McGill Science undergraduate population. Most of your on‐campus computer use and printing will probably in the basement of Burnside Hall. Rooms 1B16, 1B17 and 1B18 are opened 24/7 for Science student use. Each student is given $15 worth of printing credits (1500 credits) per semester. This works out to be 375 double‐sided pages worth of printing each semester. If you run out of credits, you can purchase them at the CTF office (Burnside basement 1B19) for 1 cent/credit. myMcGill myMcGill is your all‐access pass to the most important applications you will be using. You can access myCourses, your McGill email account, library services and more by only signing in one spot. You can modify the page with favourite links and keep track of Montreal weather! Library Services McGill has 13 branch libraries that are open to students at varying hours. In addition to being a great place to study, the library also holds general information sessions at the beginning of the year as well as seminars on
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how to do research properly. One of the more useful tools that the library has is MUSE, the online catalogue. You can use it to search the entire library collection, place holds on books that you’d like to check out, and access e‐books, journals and old exams! eExams eExams are a great resource for students in all years. Many professors will post the final exams from past years and you can access these on the McGill Library’s website. They are a little tricky to find but are well worth the effort! You can find details at http://www.mcgill.ca/library‐findinfo/courses/#EEXAMS regarding how to log‐in to these exams. Note: you need to be connected to the McGill VPN or use a campus computer. Redbooks Redbooks is a website created and maintained by students that provides concise information regarding entrance requirements for a variety of graduate and professional programs. You may just be starting your undergraduate degree, but it's never too early to think about what comes next. Redbooks features over a hundred programs, both Canadian and International, in a variety of categories such as Medicine and Law. The website offers information about required courses, GPA cut‐offs, standardized test scores and much more. Many programs have specific pre‐requisites for admission, and it is important to be aware of these when you are making your course selections. Redbooks is also a fantastic way to learn about other programs that you may not have considered, or even have been aware of. You can visit Redbooks at http://redbooks.sus.mcgill.ca. Freshmen Undergraduate Science Society (FUSS) FUSS is the Freshmen Undergraduate Science Society, and is a first‐year council just for freshmen; it welcomes you to McGill and is responsible for making your year great! With great social and academic events to plan, FUSS is an excellent way to get involved in McGill politics. FUSS is here for you and is what you make of it! So make this year the best and get involved in FUSS: Information will be available at the beginning of the year, so keep a look out!
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Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) Freshman Interest Groups are discussion groups comprising approximately 15 newly admitted (U0 or U1) students. They are led by a professor in science or medicine, and an upper year student. FIGs meet once every two weeks during the fall semester. They discuss a wide range of topics, from academics and research, to extracurricular activities and life in Montréal. The groups allow students to interact with professors in a more intimate and informal setting. Registration for FIGs can be done on Minerva, and opens at the same time as regular courses. For more information, please refer to the FIGs’ web‐page: http://www.mcgill.ca/science/student/fig/ Peer Advising Peer advisors are upper‐year students (most of them in their last year) who are trained to answer students’ questions relating but not limited to academics at McGill. They will have office hours at Dawson Hall where the Arts and Science Advising Office is housed. Feel free to ask them any questions you may have relating to Freshman courses or your intended major program of study. They can even give you advice on how to adapt to life in Montreal. Think of the peer advisers as an upper‐year friend with lots of experience who’s there to help you out. Please keep in mind, however, that peer advisers CANNOT sign any official forms relating to courses, give you exemption/credit/approval for courses and exams, or make changes on your Minerva records. If you need to get these issues settled, or if you have an issue that you feel is of great significance, please see your assigned academic adviser in Dawson Hall. For more information, go to http://www.mcgill.ca/science/sousa/surpass/. Peer Tutoring During the course of the year, you may find that you’re struggling in certain courses. Don’t fear! We have just the right solution for you. SUS runs a peer tutoring service that is renowned at helping students score those As on their transcripts. This service isn’t just for individuals who are borderline academic probation material; they serve all students in order to help them achieve the grades that they want. If you choose to use the peer tutoring service, you will be paired with an exceptional (student) tutor in the subject
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for which you want help. This is a true and tried resource: Many students are happy with the miracles that peer tutoring performs! Check out http://peertutors.sus.mcgill.ca/ to find out how you can get yourself a quality peer tutor! Study Spaces The freshmen science program is not easy, and you will have to study to pass! A lot of students preach that the best places are small and unheard of so we won’t ruin their secrets here. For now, here are the basics to get you through until you find that perfect building no other student has yet adopted as their own. • Basement of Burnside –an excellent place to study! You can find three
computer labs with printers available to print your class notes. Science students have access to the building 24/7 so it can be key for late night cramming..
• Schulich Library – 3rd and 6th are designated QUIET study floors. 5th floor is the group study floor. The library has a lot of individual study desks and is ideal for those quiet studiers.
• First Floor Redpath (a.k.a. the Fishbowl) – during exam time this place closes only between the hours of 4 and 5am, there is a Tim Horton’s and Pizza Pizza downstairs you can grab a snack anytime. But beware, it is cramped and everyone is constantly walking by, you may find it highly distracting!
• Cybertheque – the newest addition in study spaces for McGill students boasts considerable study space on the street‐level floor of the Redpath Library Building. The well‐lit floor houses 125 computer work stations, an electronic classroom, a quiet study area, a production center for photocopying and printing purposes (and the like), and study pods and study booths available for group studying. Both study pods and study booths have white boards and large flat panel TVs that can be hooked up to a laptop. See the following link for more information about Cybertheque: http://www.mcgill.ca/hssl/facilities/computers/cybertheque/
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Important Dates to Keep in Mind
June 9 ‐ Sep 1 Registration opens for newly‐admitted undergraduates from Quebec CEGEPs as well as French Baccalaureate students from Collège Marie de France and Collège Stanislas.
July 28 ‐ Sep 1 Registration opens for newly‐admitted undergraduates from French Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university.
July 29 ‐ Sep 1 Registration opens for newly‐admitted undergraduates registering for B.A.&Sc.
July 30 ‐ Sep 1 Registration opens for all newly‐admitted undergraduate students in Science.
July 28 ‐ Aug 18 Canadian students can get their ID cards from the James Administration Building, Room 205, once they have registered.
Aug 19 ‐ Aug 28 ID cards will be available at the Trottier Building Cafeteria from 9 AM to 5 PM including Sat. Aug 22 and Sun. Aug 23
Aug 24 ‐ Aug 28 Orientation Week and Advising Drop‐in with the Student Affairs Office
Aug 25 Discover McGill: Orientation for all new undergraduates; Register at mcgillinmind.mcgill.ca .
September 1 Classes begin September 15 Add/Drop period ends. This is your last chance to
make changes to your Fall schedule without penalty.
Find current list of more important dates at: http://www.mcgill.ca/student‐records/dates/
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LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE Selecting your Major Program of Study It can be stressful to pick a major, but remember that once you decide, it isn’t set in stone! You can change your major later on, although it’s best to choose wisely the first time. When trying to decide on a future major (or minor) the best place to start is this website: http://www.mcgill.ca/science/prospective/chooseyourprogram/areas/. You will find lists of all of the required courses for a major, and descriptions of those courses. For further information, you can look through the departmental websites (links which can be found through navigating the above website), which often have a nicely laid out listing of undergraduate course requirements for Honours, Major, and Minor programs as well as the new BSc. Liberal program. On the departmental websites, the course descriptions are far more exhaustive and more informative than the abbreviated ones listed in the Calendar. Read these descriptions carefully. Some majors are quite small, others are large; try to choose one that best suits you. Planning ahead is crucial, especially when starting out in U0. For example, some majors prefer an advanced level of U0 Calculus, while other major programs do not. Other majors have 100 level courses that you may take as an elective during U0; this can help prepare you for an intended major program. Majors are declared at the end of the U0 year using Minerva, and appear each semester on your transcript. Differences between Honours, Majors and Minors Both Major and Honours programs provide a solid background for students aiming for a professional career in various fields of science (e.g. Research in hospitals and industry). They often entail common core courses in the first year (not true for all majors). You will have plenty of time to weigh your options and decide which one is for you! Students in the Honours Program enrol in more specialized laboratory research courses/projects which prepare them well for graduate studies. Entrance into the Honours program normally takes place in your U2 year. But some departments allow admissions into their Honours Program at the end of your U1 year (i.e. Interdepartmental Honours in Immunology). For more information about entrance requirements for specific Honours Programs, visit the respective Departmental websites.
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The course load of the Major Program is between the Honours and Minor program. This gives enough space in your schedule to take on electives or Minor program courses The BSc. Liberal Program was introduced recently and replaced the Faculty Program. Details of the Liberal Program offered by the different departments can be found in the online 2009‐2010 Undergraduate Calendar (Section 12.13) under Academic Programs (http://coursecalendar.mcgill.ca/ug200910/wwhelp/wwhimpl/js/html/wwhelp.htm) The Minor programs will allow students to develop and explore an interest without committing themselves to the department. They provide basic but comprehensive knowledge through careful design of courses that will best present the essence of the programs.
ACADEMIC ADVISING The home of Science student advising at McGill is the Student Affairs Office, which can be found in Dawson Hall, Room 110. The website http://www.mcgill.ca/science/sousa/ contains a wealth of information geared towards students entering a three‐ or four‐year program. This information includes descriptions of course selection, registration, and examination information, among other things. It is a very useful resource and should be able to answer many questions. In the last few weeks of August, there will be drop‐in advising for all freshmen students. There is also a dedicated phone line with trained undergraduates available to answer your questions in both English and French. They can be reached Monday to Friday, 9‐5 at (514) 398‐7237. There will also be 30‐minute information sessions everyday during the orientation week to help answer questions such as the following: how to build a degree (choosing a major), research opportunities, internships, entrepreneurial opportunities, and more. U0 students should follow the orientation and advising activities available at this time, to best prepare for the upcoming year. For further details on McGill advising and registration, the best place to look is the Welcome to McGill book, which was sent out in the acceptance package, or the previously discussed Student Affairs Office website http://www.mcgill.ca/files/newstudents/WBEnglishFeb2709.pdf 30
2009/2010 CORE CLASS SCHEDULE
Fall 2009 Lectures Required Labs/Tutorials Biol 111 T,R 10:35‐11:25 T,W,R,F 1:35‐4:25 Chem 110 M,W,F
T,R 12:35‐1:25 11:35‐12:55
M,T,W,R T,R,F W T,R F
2:05‐4:25 8:05‐10:25 9:35‐11:55 11:05‐1:25 12:05‐2:25
Chem 115 T,R 11:35‐12:55 T,R 2:05‐4:25 Comp 202 M,W,F
T,R M,W,F
11:35‐12:251:05‐2:25 12:35‐1:25
Math 140 M,W,F M,W
11:35‐12:254:35‐5:55
M,W,F M,W,F W R R W M
2:35‐3:25 3:35‐4:25 1:35‐2:25 4:05‐4:55 5:05‐5:55 4:35‐5:25 1:35‐2:25
Math 133 M,W,F M,W,F M,W,F T,R T,R
9:35‐10:25 10:35‐11:25 1:35‐2:25 10:05‐11:252:35‐3:55
Phys 101 T,R 11:35‐12:55 M,T,W,R,F M,T,W,R T,W,R,F W,F
2:05‐3:55 4:05‐5:55 8:35‐10:25 10:35‐12:25
Psyc 100 T,R 4:05‐5:25
** Only the most common freshman courses are included here for brevity, but all course times can be found on Minerva ** Lab times fill up the quickest so be sure to register for your chosen times ASAP, course sections fill up much more slowly ** Course times are subject to change, but current course times are available on Minerva
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Winter 2010 Lectures Required labs/Tutorials Atoc 104 T,R 1:05‐2:25 Biol 112 M,W 10:35‐11:25 M,T,W,R 1:35‐4:55 Chem 120 M,W,F
T,R 12:35‐1:25 8:35‐9:55
M,T,W,R T,W,R F F
1:05‐3:25 9:05‐11:25 9:35‐11:55 12:35‐2:55
Comp 202 M,W,F T,R M,W,F
11:35‐12:2510:05‐11:2512:35‐1:25
Math 141 M,W,F M,W
11:35‐12:25 4:35‐5:55
M,W,F T,R T,R M,W T
1:35‐3:25 2:05‐3:55 4:05‐5:55 2:35‐4:25 8:05‐9:55
Math 133 M,W,F M,W,F
9:35‐10:25 10:35‐11:25
Phys 102 T,R 11:35‐12:55 M,T,W,R,F M,T,W,R M,W,F T,R
1:35‐3:25 3:35‐5:25 10:35‐12:25 8:35‐10:25
THANK YOU A great deal of time and effort was spent putting this resource guide together. Thanks to the following individuals for their input and advice: The Academic Portfolio Directors Arthur Lau, Selina Yim, Shubham Sindhwani, James Holden, Mamie Shum, Marina Li, Heather Johnson Absolute Zero Coordinators Naif Zaman, Samantaha Liauw, Aviva Jaari, Mirko Manojlovic Kolarski, Rebecca Ruddy, Nabila Azad, Michael Soong The SUS Execs Neil Issar, Ayman Ashraf, Dara Djafarian, Estee Fagen, Jordan Doherty, Kristen Raffensperger, David Sanders, Akshay Rajaram McGill Staff Director of Advising Services ‐ Nicole Allard, Associate Dean (Academic) ‐ Laurie Hendren
If you have any questions or comments, email [email protected]
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