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COURSE REGISTRATION GUIDE FOR NEW STUDENTS Faculty of Science Saint Mary’s University
COURSE REGISTRATION GUIDE FOR NEW STUDENTS
Faculty of Science
Saint Mary’s University
BEFORE YOU REGISTER
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CONTACT THE CENTRE FOR NEW STUDENTS FOR REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT NOW AND E-MAIL [email protected].
Before you register for first-year classes take time to plan what your first year will
look like using our Academic Calendar. Make sure you give yourself time to figure out
which courses you need to take and what electives you’d like.
The Academic Calendar contains course descriptions, program and
graduation requirements, as well as Saint Mary’s University regulations and policies.
Make sure to check out the recommended first year courses for your program. The
list is available on page 3 of this brochure.
->smu.ca/calendar
Watch the Online Registration Tutorial to learn how to log in to Self-Service
Banner, search for courses and schedules, and register for classes.
-> youtube.com/smu1802
Timetable Planning Forms can be used to plan your fall and winter course
schedules once you’ve looked up information about your classes. We provide a
timetable for you on page 4 of this brochure.
Activate your Self-Service Banner account to access computer accounts and
your @smu.ca e-mail.
-> smu.ca/activate
VOCABULARY YOU SHOULD KNOW
Term is the timeframe during which courses are offered. Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall Term: September to DecemberWinter Term: January to AprilSpring Term: May to JuneSummer Term: July to August
Credit hours represent the number of classroom hours per week in a term that a course is taught. Students must complete a certain number of credit hours to graduate from a degree program. Most courses are valued at 3 credit hours (1 term) or 6 credit hours (2 terms).
Academic Advisors are faculty representatives who can assist you with course slection and developing a successful academic plan. Advisors also help you understand the University’s rules and regulations.
Self-Service Banner is a site that allows students to look up and register for courses, access course and exam schedules, and view their academic transcript. Students can access Self Service Banner on the Saint Mary’s homepage, smu.ca.
REGISTRATION
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THINGS TO CONSIDER• Don’t put all classes on a two-day cycle. Spread them out over the week so you
have time between classes to prepare for the next one. It also helps come exam time,
as you won’t have multiple exams on one day.
• Courses ending in XX and YY are full-year courses. XX indicates the fall term and
YY the winter term. You must register for both parts at the same time. Check out the
registration process for instructions on changing terms.
• Refer to the Academic Claendar for course description and pre-requisites.
Your first-year classes will provide a solid foundation to your degree program.
You can follow this easy step-by-step guide to register for your first-year classes.
Register early to make sure you get the optimal schedule.
Check your course requirements (see page 3).
Select your courses. Go to smu.ca/ar-choose-your-courses for detailed
instructions.
Register for courses by using Self-Service Banner. Visit smu.ca/selfservice
and select Enter Secure Area.
Enter your User ID (example: A12345678).
Enter your PIN (first-time users will default to date of birth in DDMMYY format).
Go to the Student Tab and click on Registration.
Go to Look up Classes and select the term you wish to register for. To register for
September, select September-December 2019. To register for winter courses, go
back to the Registration tab, Select Term and change to January-April 2020.
Once you’ve registered for your courses, go to Week at a Glance to see your
schedule.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When you register for classes you hold a
seat in each course. Courses have a financial
and academic component and the University
has set withdrawal deadlines and payment
due dates. We do not require a confirmation
deposit; however, it is extremely important
you finalize your registration and commitment
to Saint Mary’s University before these
deadlines to avoid financial or academic
penalties. Check out smu.ca/registration
for more information.
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ASTROPHYSICS University Physics I & II ..........................................PHYS 1210 & PHYS 1211 Introductory Calculus I & II .....................................MATH 1210 & MATH 1211 Introduction to Astrophysics ....................................ASTR 1100 (January term) Introduction to Modern Physics ...............................PHYS 1500 (January term) Introduction to Computing Science & Programming.....CSCI 1226 3 credit hours in Humanities ...................................You choose! 6 credit hours Science electives ..............................You choose! (Recommended: CHEM 1210 & 1211)
BIOLOGY Molecular & Cell Biology ........................................BIOL 1201 (September term) Organismal & Ecological Biology .............................BIOL 1202 (January term) General Chemistry I & II .........................................CHEM 1210 & 1212 (or 1211) 6 credit hours Math (Life Science or Intro Calculus) ... MATH 1250 & 1251 or MATH 1210 & 12116 credit hours Humanities electives .........................You Choose! 6 credit hours Arts electives ...................................You Choose!
CHEMISTRY General Chemistry I & II .........................................CHEM 1210 & CHEM 1211 (or 1212) University Physics I & II .........................................PHYS 1210 & PHYS 1211Introductory Calculus I & II ......................................MATH 1210 & 1211 6 credit hours Humanities electives...........................You Choose! 6 credit hours Arts electives ....................................You Choose!
COMPUTING SCIENCE Intro to Programming & Advanced Programming ......CSCI 1226 & CSCI 1228 Introductory Calculus I & II ......................................MATH 1210 & MATH 12116 credit hours Science electives ..............................You Choose! 6 credit hours Humanities electives...........................You Choose! 6 credit hours Arts electives ....................................You Choose!
COMPUTING SCIENCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Intro to Programming & Advanced Programming ......CSCI 1226 & CSCI 1228 Introductory Calculus I & Intro Math Statistics ............MATH 1210 & MATH 1216 Quantitative Methods I ...........................................MGSC 1205Introduction to Business Management .............. .......MGMT 1281Principles of Economics: Micro ..............................ECON 1201 Principles of Economics: Macro ....................... ......ECON 1202 6 credit hours Humanities electives .........................You Choose!
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Environmental Challenges .................................... ..ENVS 1200 (September term) Physical Processes in the Environment .....................ENVS 1250 (January term) 6 credit hours in Math or CSCI ................................MATH 1250 & 1251 or MATH 1210 & 1211 or CSCI 1226 & 1227 Molecular & Cell Biology ........................................BIOL 1201 Organismal & Ecological Biology .............................BIOL 1202 General Chemistry I & II .........................................CHEM 1210 & 1212 (or 1211) People, Place and Environment ..............................GEOG 1200 3 credit hours Humanities electives...........................You Choose!
GEOGRAPHY Global Perspectives on Land & Life .........................GEOG 1100 People, Place and Environment ...............................GEOG 1200 6 credit hours in Math or CSCI ................................MATH 1250 & 1251 or MATH 1210 & 1211 or CSCI 1226 & 1227 6 credit hours Science electives ..............................You Choose! 6 credit hours in Humanities electives........................You Choose! 6 credit hours in Arts electives.................................You Choose!
Phone: 902.420.5661
Email: [email protected]
www.science.smu.ca
CONTACT YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
FIRST YEAR COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
GEOLOGY Understanding the Earth & The Dynamic Earth ...........GEOL 1200 (September term) & GEOL 1201 (January term) 6 credit hours in Math or CSCI ................................MATH 1250 & 1251 or MATH 1210 & 1211 or CSCI 1226 & 1227 6 credit hours in Science electives............................You Choose! (Recommended: CHEM 1210 & PHYS 1210) 6 credit hours Humanities electives...........................You Choose! 6 credit hours Arts electives ............................ .......You Choose!
MATHEMATICS Introductory Calculus I & II .......................................MATH 1210 & MATH 1211 Intro to Computing Science Programming ..................CSCI 1226 Problem Solving & Programming .............................CSCI 1227 or CSCI 12286 credit hours Science electives ................................You Choose! 6 credit hours Humanities electives.............................You Choose! 6 credit hours Arts electives......................................You Choose!
PHYSICS University Physics I & II ............................................PHYS 1210 & PHYS 1211Introductory Calculus I & II .......................................MATH 1210 & MATH 1211 Introduction to Modern Physics .................................PHYS 1500Introduction to Computing Science & Programming .....CSCI12266 credit hours in Science electives.............................You choose! (Recommended: CHEM 1210 & 1211) 6 credit hours Humanities electives.............................You choose!
PSYCHOLOGYIntroduction to Psychology ........................................PSYC 1200 3 credit hours in PSYC 1000-level ...........................PSYC 1210, 1220, 1235, 1240, 1250 or 1260 6 credit hours in Math or CSCI ................................MATH 1250 & 1251 or MATH 1210 & 1211 or CSCI 1226 & 1227 6 credit hours Science electives ................................You Choose! 6 credit hours Humanities electives ............................You Choose! 6 credit hours Arts electives.......................................You Choose!
ENGINEERING (Diploma) September: January:EGNE 1206 (Technical Communications) EGNE 1203 (Statics) EGNE 1210 (EGNE Design Graphics) EGNE 1204 (Computer Methods) CHEM 1210 (General Chem I) CHEM 1213 (Gen Chem II for EGNE) MATH 1210 (Intro Calculus I) MATH 1211 (Intro Calculus II) PHYS 1210 (University Physics I) PHYS 1211 (University Physics II) ENGL 1205 or HIST 1301 ENGL 1205 or HIST 1301
FORENSIC SCIENCE (Certificate) September: January:BIOL1201 (Molecular & Cell Bio) BIOL1202 (Organismal & Ecological Bio)CHEM1210 (General Chem I) CHEM1211/1212 (General Chem II)
*Refer to intended major for additional info
Sciences: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology (Excluding ASTR 1010, CHEM 1221, FRSC 2200, FRSC 2201, GEOL 1202, GEOL 1203,
GEOL 1210, MATH 1202, and MATH 1203).
Arts: Anthropology, Arabic, Asian Studies, Atlantic Canada Studies, Chinese, Classics, Economics, English, French, German, Geography, Hispanic Studies, History, Irish Studies, Japanese, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science,
Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Women & Gender Studies.
Humanities: Classics, English, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies and Modern Languages (courses in literature and/or culture).
FIRST YEAR COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
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