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WelcometoScience!

Dearnewstudent,

WelcometotheFacultyof
Science at the University of
Regina. You are embarking on an
excitingtimeinyourlifeandIam
pleased that you have chosen us
toshareinthejourney.

Over the next few years,

youwilldiscovermanynewthings
aboutyourself,yourinterestsand
the world in general. I encourage
you to take advantage of this opportunity not only to prepare
yourself for a career, but also to explore new topics and ask
questionsaboutwhythingsarethewaytheyare.Discoverwhat
youcandotoshapethefuturethroughcommunityinvolvement
andcriticalthinking.Participateinthemanyactivitiesweoffer,
tohelpmakeyourtimewithusapositivelearningandpersonal
growthexperience.Takethecoopeducationoptiontoexplore
the employment opportunities. Try an international work or
studysemestertolearnmoreabouttheworldoutsideCanada.
Consider an NSERC student summer research assistantship to
seeifaresearchcareeristherightchoiceforyou.

As you enter the university environment, you will

discover that you are faced with many new challenges and
opportunities. Some of them will excite you; others may be
intimidating.Throughallofthem,weattheFacultyofScience
areheretosupportyou.Ifyourequireassistanceatanypoint
throughoutyourprogram,Iencourage youtoseek helpatthe
Faculty of Science Student Services Office. If you are taking
classes where Supplemental Instruction is available, consider

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participating. Get to know your Professors. One of the key

differences you will find in your transition to university is that
the support services are both diverse and distributed across
campus.Ourjobistohelpyouidentifyandfindtheseservices.
Ifyouhavequestions,comeseeus!

Iwishyouthebestofsuccessinyourstudies,andIlook
forwardtohandingyourdiplomatoyouinafewyearstime.

Sincerely,

Dr.DanielGagnon

Dean,FacultyofScience

FacultyofScienceFacultyandStaff
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TableofContents

UndergraduateCalendarandCourseCatalogue

FacultyofSciencePrograms

Typesofdegreeprogramsandterminology

PreProfessionalPrograms

ProgramDescriptions

Biology

Chemistry&Biochemistry

ComputerScience

Economics

Geography

Geology

Mathematics&Statistics

Physics

Psychology

MedicalLabScience

MedicalImaging

GeneralInformation

SemesterSystem

Email

Tuition&Fees

StudentID

Textbooks

ImportantDates

Understandingyourgrades

GPAs

AcademicStandingRegulations

AcademicProbation

MW(MustWithdrawfromUniversity)

FacultyRTD(RequiredtoDiscontinue)

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AcademicIntegrity

Cheating

Plagiarism

Referencing

GraduationRequirements

Registration

Preparation

RegistrationProcedureChecklist

TimeTicket

Holds

ProgramOutlines

Courseloads

ChoosingCourses

RepeatingCourses

URSelfService

AddingandDroppingCourses

RestrictionsandRegistrationErrors

StudentSupportResources

ScienceStudentServices

SupplementalInstruction

StudentSuccessCentre

URGuarantee

ITSupport

CareerCentre

CentreforStudentAccessibility

CounsellingServices

StudentAwards&FinancialAid

UniversityofReginaStudentsUnion

URInternational&StudyAbroad

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UndergraduateCalendar&CourseCatalog

The University of Regina Undergraduate Calendar & Course

Catalog outlines the University of Reginas Admission and
ProgramPoliciesindetail.RegulationsconcerningAdmissions,
AcademicPrograms,AcademicStandingandAcademicIntegrity
including Disciplinary Actions, Graduation Requirements and
ImportantDatesandDeadlinesaretobefoundwithin.

Students are expected to be familiar with the Calendar. One

copyoftheCalendarwillbeprovidedtoyou.Additionalcopies
may be purchased at the University of Regina Bookstore. The
Calendar is available online at: http://www.uregina.ca/gencal/.
The web version is the University of Reginas official version.
In case of a discrepancy between the printed version and the
webversion,thewebversionwillbeconsideredcorrect.

The Faculty of Science Student Handbook will serve as a

supplementtotheUniversityofReginaUndergraduateCalendar
& Course Catalog, and where there are any discrepancies, the
Calendar will be the authority on all matters related to
UniversityPolicy.Throughoutthispublication,referencewillbe
made to the appropriate Calendar sections. For further
information, please refer to the University of Regina
UndergraduateCalendar&CourseCatalog.

ONLINE:
http://www.uregina.ca/gencal/

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FacultyofSciencePrograms

The Faculty of Science offers many programs in a variety of

areasofstudy.Althoughitisnotrequiredthatyoudetermine
yourprograminyourfirstsemesteratUniversity,yourchoiceof
program will affect the courses in which you will wish to
register.Itisrecommendedthatyouchooseaprogrambythe
commencement of your second year to ensure that course
sequencingrequirementsdonotdelaygraduation.

The Faculty of Science primarily serves students who are

seeking a Bachelors degree in the Life or Physical Sciences.
However,wealsoprovidetheopportunityforstudentstomeet
admission requirements to other Professional Programs, and
offerjointprogramswithvariousotherinstitutionstofacilitate
student mobility and increased expertise in applied and
technicalscience.

Faculty of Science programs can be found in Section 16 of the

UniversityofReginaUndergraduateCalendar.

Program: Aprescribedsetofcoursesleadingtoadegree,
certificateordiploma.

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BachelorsDegree

A Bachelors degree is often referred to as a 4year

undergraduate degree. A Bachelors degree consists of 120
credit hours (approximately 40 courses). It is made up of
coursesbelongingtoamajorandelectives.

A Bachelor of Science Honours degree is a more intensive

programofstudythatrequiresanincreasednumberofcourses
within the major, as well as a final year research project.
StudentsinterestedinanHonoursdegreemusthaveanoverall
average grade of 75% or higher. If you are interested in an
Honoursprogram,pleasecontactyouracademicadvisor.

Certificates

Certificatesareshortprogramsthatmaybecompletedin30.0
60.0 credit hours. They do not carry the same weight as a
Bachelors degree, but indicate that an individual has some
backgroundinaparticularareaofstudy.Certificatesaregood
for students who intend to study only parttime, or who are
unsureiftheywishtocommittoafullBachelorsprogram.The
creditfromaCertificatecanoftenbeappliedtoafullBachelors
degreeatalaterdate.

credithour:
Theunitmeasuringeducationalcredit.

MostUniversitycoursesare3credithours
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A Major is the primary area of study developed during a

Bachelorsdegreeprogram.MajorsinSciencerangefrom51.0
to93.0credithours,anddefinetheprogramofstudy.Astudent
must select at least one major in order to complete a
Bachelorsdegree.

The Faculty of Science at the University of Regina offers B.Sc.

and some B.Sc. Hons. programs majoring in the following
subjectareas:

ActuarialScience
Biology(ConcentrationsAvailable)
Biochemistry
Chemistry
ComputerScience(ConcentrationsAvailable)
Economics
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Physics(ConcentrationsAvailable)
Psychology
SoftwareSystemsDevelopment
Statistics

concentration:

Afocuswithinamajor,comprisedofaclusterofcoursesona

particularthemeortopic.

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ACombinedmajorisasinglemajorthathasbeendesignedto
provide a student with knowledge relating to two areas of
study,whichrequireslesscoursesineachindividualarea,buta
good background in both and an understanding as to how the
tworelate.

TheUniversityofReginaoffersProgramswithCombinedmajors
in:

Biology/Biochemistry
Biology/Geography
Biology/Statistics
ComputerScience/Mathematics
Statistics/Economics
Geology/Geography
Mathematics/Statistics

Adoublemajorisaprogramwherebyastudentcompletesthe
requirements for two majors within the 120 credit hour
program.Becausesomanycoursesarerequiredforamajorin
Science, a double major can be difficult to accomplish within
120.0 credit hours. If this option is of interest to you, please
contacttheAcademicProgramAdvisor.

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Joint Programs are those programs that have been built in
conjunction with various other colleges or institutions. These
programs often require that you complete a diploma program
atanotherinstitutionsuchasSIASTorLakelandCollege,before
transferringtotheUniversityofReginatocompleteaBachelors
degree.

TheFacultyofScienceoffersJointProgramsin:

MedicalImaging(SIAST)
MedicalLaboratoryScience(SIAST)
EnvironmentalBiology(SIAST,LakelandorLethbridgeCollege)
ChemicalTechnology(SIAST)
PostDiplomaComputerScience(SIAST)

For information regarding the diploma programs required to

meettheprerequisitefortheseprograms,pleasecontactthe
respectiveEducationalInstitution:

SaskatchewanInstituteofAppliedScienceTechnology
(SIAST)
http://www.siast.sk.ca/
18664674278

LakelandCollege
http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/
18006616490

LethbridgeCollege
http://www.lethbridgecollege.ca/
18005720103

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A PreProfessional Program consists of the University pre

requisitesrequiredtoapplytoaProfessionalprogram,suchas
medicalschool.Studentswhohavetakentheirpreprofessional
studies at the University of Regina have been very successful
candidatesforprofessionalprogramsincludingthefollowing:

Agriculture
ChiropracticMedicine
Dentistry
Medicine
Nutrition
OccupationalTherapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
PhysicalTherapy
VeterinaryMedicine

Furtherinformationregardingpreprofessionalprogramscanbe
found in Section 19 of the 20122013 University of Regina
UndergraduateCalendarandCourseCatalog.

Depending on which institution to which you will be applying,

the prerequisites may vary. Students are encouraged to
contacttheadmissionsdepartmentoftheProfessionalSchools
to which they will be applying to confirm requirements and
deadlines.

Students are welcome to meet with the Academic Program

Advisor in Science to discuss their program options and get
assistance with choosing courses that will meet prerequisite
requirementsfortheirProfessionalProgramofinterest.

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A Preparatory degree program is a program (typically a

Bachelors degree) that students may work towards
concurrently with their preprofessional program. Choosing a
preparatorydegreeprogramwillaidinelectivecourseselection
and ensure that the student is developing their background
knowledgeinarelatedfieldofstudy.

For example, a student interested in Medicine may wish to

declare Biology as their preparatory degree program, so that
theyareworkingtowardsagreaterunderstandingofbiological
systems while they continue to apply for admission to medical
school.

StudentsinterestedinProfessionalProgramsareencouragedto
considerthat,duetothecompetitivenatureoftheseprograms,
veryfewapplicantsaregrantedadmissionontheirfirstattempt.

In fact, many students complete a Bachelors degree prior to

beingacceptedtoaProfessionalProgram.

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Electivesarecoursesthatfalloutsideofthemajorthatmakeup
the remainder of the 120.0 credit hours required to graduate
withadegree.Electivesmayincludecoursescontributingtoa
minor.Electivesfromthefollowingcategoriesmayberequired
foryourprogram:

NaturalScience
AnycourseofferedinAstronomy(ASTR),Biology(BIOL),
Biochemistry (BIOC), Chemistry (CHEM), Geology
(GEOL),orPhysics(PHYS)willmeetthisrequirement.

ArtsorFineArts
Any course from the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of
FineArtswillmeetthisrequirement.

Science,ArtsorFineArts
Any course from the Faculties of Arts, Fine Arts or
Sciencewillmeetthisrequirement.

OpenElective
Any university level course from any faculty will meet
thisrequirement.

Foralistof coursesbelonging toeach faculty,seepgs.56and

57.

AMinorisaconcentrationofcoursesinadifferentfieldof
study.Minorstypicallyrangefrom18.0to30.0credithours.

AStudentworkingtowardsaScienceProgrammaypursue
minorsfromtheFacultiesofArts,FineArts,orScience.

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ProgramsinBiology
(CalendarSection16.11)
www.uregina.ca/biology

B.Sc.Biology
B.Sc.BiologywithaConc.inCellularandMolecularBiology
B.Sc.BiologywithaConc.inEcologyandEnvironmentalBiology
B.Sc.EnvironmentalBiology(JointProgram)

B.Sc.Hons.Biology
B.Sc.Hons.withaConc.inCellularandMolecularBiology
B.Sc.Hons.withaConc.inEcologyandEnvironmentalBiology
B.Sc.Hons.EnvironmentalBiology(JointProgram)

B.Sc.CombinedBiologyandBiochemistry
B.Sc.CombinedBiologyandGeography
B.Sc.CombinedBiologyandStatistics

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Knowledge
Evolution, structure, function and interaction of living
organisms at the molecular, cellular, organismal, population
and ecosystem levels; classification of diverse living forms;
plant and animal biology; human biology; cell and molecular
biology; microbiology; genetics and DNA analysis; physiology;
aquatic chemistry and ecology; population and community
ecology;environmentalbiologyandimpactsofenvironmental
change; field and lab research methodologies; biometric
applicationsforexperimentdesignanddataanalysis.

Skills
Apply biological facts, concepts and principles; design
experiments and projects; conduct field and lab research;
analyzeandinterpretdata;applystatisticaltechniques;assess
and solve complex problems; think analytically and critically;
writeclearandaccuratetechnicalreports.

SampleCourses
FoodMicrobiology,PopulationGeneticsandEvolution,Animal
Behaviour, Bacterial Genetics, Advanced Aquatic Ecology,
Evolutionary Biology of Sex, Plant Physiology, Molecular
Genetics.

PossibleCareers
Biochemist, Biostatistician, Ecologist, Environmental Impact
Assessor, Forensics, Gene Technologist, Immunologist,
PollutionControl,Toxicologist

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ProgramsinChemistryandBiochemistry
(CalendarSection16.12)
www.chem.uregina.ca

B.Sc.Biochemistry
B.Sc.Chemistry
B.Sc.ChemicalTechnology(JointProgram)

B.Sc.Hons.Biochemistry
B.Sc.Hons.Chemistry

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Knowledge
Nature and behaviour of elements, compounds and chemical
reactions; analytical, computational, inorganic, organic,
physical and theoretical chemistry; metabolism, nutritional
and regulatory chemistry, enzymes, nucleic acids, biophysics
and molecular genetics (biochemistry); synthesis of new
compounds or materials; detection and measurement of
chemicals; quality control; environmental protections; health
andsafetypractices;scientificresearchmethodologyanddata
analysis.

Skills
Plan,setupandconductchemicalanalysis(eg.soil,hormones,
water);design,synthesizeandtestnewchemicalproducts(eg.
drugs, foods, fuels, paints, new materials, nanochemicals);
measure pollutants in the air, water and soil; examine
evidenceandDNA;assessandsolvecomplexproblems;think
logically, creatively and independently; interpret and write
detailed technical reports; observe health and safety
practices;applycomputerskillsandstatisticaltechniques.

SampleCoursesBiochemistry
Metabolism, Enzymes, Biophysics, Molecular Genetics,
ChemicalBiology,AdvancedMicroscopy,CellSignalling

SampleCoursesChemistry
Organic Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, Organometallic
Chemistry of the Transition Metals, Modern Organic
Synthesis,ComputationalChemistry

PossibleCareers
Analytical Chemist, Biochemist, Organic Chemist, Inorganic
Chemist, Photochemist, Environmental Toxicologist, Medical
Researcher, Food Scientist, Occupational Health & Safety
Inspector, Forensic Scientist, Pharmaceutical Chemist,
IndustrialChemist

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ProgramsinComputerScience
(CalendarSection16.13)
www.cs.uregina.ca

B.Sc.ComputerScience
B.Sc.ComputerSciencewithaConc.inBusiness
B.Sc.CombinedComputerScienceandMathematics
B.Sc.SoftwareSystemsDevelopment
B.Sc.(Postdiploma)ComputerScience(JointProgram)

B.Sc.Hons.ComputerScience
B.Sc.Hons.CombinedComputerScienceandMathematics

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Knowledge
Programming language and problem solving; operating
systemsandnetworks;basiclogicandcircuitdesign;computer
architecture; software design and development; human
computer interaction and design; multimedia systems (eg.
graphics, video, audio, animation, and image processing);
types, sources and uses of data in organizations; designing
new techniques for data processing and interpretation;
database and information retrieval, artificial intelligence;
numericalanalysis.

Skills
Develop and implement software projects; analyze and
problem solve in various programming languages; design
humancomputerinterfaces;defineandsolveproblems;think
analyticallyandcreatively.

SampleCourses
Programming and Problem Solving, ObjectOriented Design,
Digital Systems, Web Oriented Programming, Management
InformationSystems,DigitalSystemsArchitecture

PossibleCareers
Analyst,ArtificialIntelligenceResearcher,ComputerGraphics,
Games Designer, Database Manager, Multimedia Designer,
Software Developer, Software Security Analyst, Website
Designer

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ProgramsinEconomics
(CalendarSection16.14)

B.Sc.Economics
B.Sc.Hons.Economics
B.Sc.CombinedStatisticsandEconomics

Knowledge
Production, distribution and consumption of goods and
services; development of economic policy; regional, national
and international economies; currency, banking and financial
markets; historical analyses of economic events (eg.
agriculturecrises,tradedisputes,war);applicationofresearch
methods, statistical tools and information technology;
economic analysis of complex societal issues including
consumerandcorporatebehavior,crime,healthcare,etc.

Skills
Integrate theoretical and quantitative analyses; monitor and
forecast economic trends; collect and analyze data using
statistical techniques; evaluate and debate economic
arguments; think analytically and logically; develop policy;
writedetailed,organizedreports.

SampleCourses
Government and the Economy, Monetary and Financial
Crises, Environmental Economics, Economics of Developing
Countries.

PossibleCareers
Account Manager, Bank Economist, Business Analyst,
Economic Development, Employee Benefits, International
TradeAdvisor,Lobbyist,Merchandiser,PolicyAnalyst

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ProgramsinGeography(CalendarSection16.15)

B.Sc.Geography
B.Sc.CombinedGeographyandGeology(GeographyStream)
B.Sc.CombinedBiologyandGeography

B.Sc.Hons.Geography
B.Sc.Hons.CombinedGeographyandGeology(Geog.Stream)

Knowledge
The earths physical features, resources and climate (eg.
landforms,water,storms);interactionsbetweenhumansand
the natural environment; geographic analysis of culture,
economic development, gender, history, politics, recreation
and tourism; demography, and rural and urban geography;
distribution of plants and animals (biogeography);
cartography; remote sensing and spatial data analysis using
geographic information systems (GIS); fieldwork methods,
datacollectionandstatisticalanalysis

Skills
Conduct environmental assessments; manage resources and
developpolicy;usecomputerapplicationsforspatialanalysis;
applystatisticaltechniques;thinkanalytically;writeclearand
wellorganizedreports.

SampleCourses
Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental
Issues,GeographyoftheThirdWorld,Geomorphology,Urban
Geography, Environment and Resource Management, Field
Techniques,MapandAirPhotoInterpretation.

PossibleCareers
Cartographer; Climatologist; Conservationist; Economic
Development; Geomorphologist; GIS Technician/Analyst;
IndustryDevelopmentPlanner;ResourcePlanner

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ProgramsinGeology
(CalendarSection16.16)
www.uregina.ca/geology/

B.Sc.Geology
B.Sc.CombinedGeologyandGeography(GeologyStream)

B.Sc.Hons.Geology
B.Sc.Hons.CombinedGeologyandGeography(GeologyStream)

Our programs are designed to meet most of the

requirements for the Association of Professional

Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan

(APEGS), the provincial

licensing body for
Geoscientists! Speak to your Faculty Advisor
duringyourprogramforfurtherinformation.

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Knowledge
Composition,structureandnaturalprocessesoftheearthand
other planets; mineralogy and petrology (eg. igneous rocks);
the geological history of the earth; the evolution of life; the
characteristics and habitats of fossil animals and plants;
understandingpastandpresentmajorgeologicalglobalevents
(eg. tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanoes); analysis of
sedimentary deposits and geologic time; exploration and
extraction of natural resources (eg. ground water, petroleum
and metals); environmental contamination and clean up;
fundamental scientific concepts; fieldwork techniques and
geologicmapping.

Skills
Interpretdataabouttheearth;describeearthmaterialsinthis
section, hand specimen, outcrop and core; analyze complex
geological and environmental problems (eg. subsurface
geology, climate change); apply fundamental scientific
concepts; identify the location of natural resources (eg.
petroleum);conductscientificfieldandlabresearch;construct
models of geologic events and processes; produce detailed
geologicalmaps,crosssectionsandreports;thinkanalytically
andworkindependently

SampleCourses
Environmental Geology, Internal Processes of the Earth,
Mineralogy,Paleontology,EarthSystemHistory

PossibleCareers
Cartographer; Exploration Geologist; Hydrologist; Exploration
Geochemist; Petroleum Geologist; Environmental Consultant;
Field Geologist; Mineralogist; Museum Curator; Parks and
Natural Resources; Paleontologist; Volcanologist; Waste
Management

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ProgramsinMathematicsandStatistics
(CalendarSection16.17)
www.math.uregina.ca

B.Sc.Mathematics
B.Sc.Statistics
B.Sc.ActuarialScience
B.Sc.AppliedMathematicsandStatistics
B.Sc.CombinedMathematicsandComputerScience
B.Sc.CombinedStatisticsandBiology
B.Sc.CombinedStatisticsandEconomics

B.Sc.Hons.Mathematics
B.Sc.Hons.CombinedMathematicsandComputerScience

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Knowledge
Pure mathematics (eg. algebra, calculus, geometry, number
theory,topology);mathematicalapplicationsforassessingand
solving real problems (eg. employment trends); statistical
methods(eg.samplingtechniques)anddataanalysis;actuarial
mathematics, statistics and risk theories in the design of
insurance, pension and other programs; statistical software
andcomputing.

Skills
Analyze the structure of proof; deduce theorems and
constructmathematicalmodels;applyquantitativeknowledge
and reasoning to theoretical and applied sciences (eg.
population biology, computer graphics, internet security);
applystatisticalmethodstosurveydevelopmentandanalysis;
utilizestatisticalsoftware;thinklogicallyandanalytically

SampleCourses

MATH:EuclideanGeometry,MatrixTheory,ModernAlgebra,
LinearOptimization,RealAnalysis

STAT: Sample Theory, Categorical Data Analysis, Advanced

Probability,DesignandAnalysisofExperiments

ACSC: Econometric Models and Forecasts, Risk Theory,

Introduction to Casualty Insurance and Credibility,
MathematicsofFinance,CanadianPensionPlanReview

PossibleCareers
Actuary; Account Manager; Cryptologist; Curriculum
Developer; Financial Analyst; Insurance; Purchasing Agent;
Statistician;Professor

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ProgramsinPhysics
(CalendarSection16.18)
www.phys.uregina.ca

B.Sc.Physics
B.Sc.AppliedPhysics

B.Sc.Hon.Physics

Knowledge
Properties and behavior of matter and energy; origin,
evolution and structure of the universe; fundamental laws of
nature; mechanics, waves and optics; electricity and
magnetism;heatandthermodynamics;healthphysics;atomic
and nuclear physics; quantum mechanics and relativity (eg.
gravitation, black holes and cosmology); solid state physics;
research methods and data analysis using specialized
electronicandcomputerequipment.

Skills
Apply principles of physics and mathematics to understand
and solve problems in different fields (eg. aerospace, health,
mining, technology); design and perform experiments with
specialized equipment (eg. lasers and spectrometers); think
analyticallyandcreatively;writeprecisetechnicalreports.

SampleCourses
Heat and Thermodynamics, From Quarks to the Cosmos,
AtomicPhysics,HealthPhysics

PossibleCareers
Aeronautics & Space industries; Biophysics; Health Physicist;
Laser Technician; National Defense Physicist; Quality
Assurance;ResearchPhysicist

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ProgramsinPsychology
(CalendarSection16.19)
http://www.uregina.ca/arts/psychology/index.html

B.Sc.Psychology
B.Sc.Hon.Psychology

Knowledge
Normalanddisorderedpatternsofmentalandbehavioural
functioning;naturalscienceofpsychology,includingthebrainand
behaviour,perception,learning,memory,cognition,motivationand
emotion;socialscienceofpsychology,includingadjustment,
disorders,development,personalityandinfluenceofthesocial
environment;structureandfunctionofthenervoussystem;brain
mechanismsandrelatedtheoriesofinfluencenormalandabnormal
behavior;humaninformationprocessing,includingtheoryand
researchonthought,skills,problemsolvingandexpertise;
quantitativeandqualitativeresearchmethods(e.g.,surveysand
interviews)andstatisticalanalysis

Skills
Understandindividualandgroupbehavior;developplansfor
enhancingqualityoflifeandsolvinghumanproblems;analyze
complexproblemsfrommultipleperspectives;conductresearch
withunderstandingofethicalissuesandculturalsensitivity;perform
statisticalanalyses(descriptiveandinferential);learnindependently
andthinkcritically;writeclearandconcisepapersandreports

SampleCourses
Research Methods in Psychology, Abonormal Psychology, Human
InformationProcessing,ForensicPsychology

PossibleCareers
Case manager, Client Care Counsellor, Community Development,
Crisi Worker, Human Resources, Public Relations, Leisure Services,
Neuropsychology,TrainingConsultant

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BachelorofMedicalLaboratoryScience(B.M.L.S.)
JointProgram(SIAST)
(CalendarSection16.9)

Prerequisite:DiplomainMedicalLaboratoryTechnology(MLT)
fromSIAST(KelseyCampus)

The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology gives the

student accreditation to work in the field of Medical Lab
Science, and forms the first 60 credit hours of the BMLS.
Students will complete the remaining credit hours for the
BachelorsdegreeattheUniversityofRegina.

Knowledge
Scientific, technical and medical principles of performing and
evaluatingmedicallaboratorytests;cellbiology,anatomyand
physiology; transfusions and anemias; metabolism, enzymes
and nucleic acids; biochemical compounds (eg. proteins,
steroids, vitamins); synthesis of organic compounds; genetics
and DNA technology/genetic engineering; infection control
andsafety;researchmethodologiesinhealthcare;Indigenous
perspectives on health; Organizational Behavior (eg. teams);
Biometrics and Statistics; professional communication (oral
andwritten)

Skills
Perform lab procedures for analytical testing in clinical
chemistry, hematology, and transfusion labs, as well as
processing in histotechnology labs; use diagnostic techniques
to identify nucleic acid sequences; apply procedures for
investigating biochemical compounds (eg. proteins, steroids,
vitamins);identifyandinterpretmicroorganismsinbodysites;
apply research methods and techniques; write concise
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SampleCourses
Metabolism, Biometrics, Cell Biology, Enzymes, Biomedical
Ethics,ManagementCommunication

PossibleCareers
Environmental Inspector; Medical Laboratory Technologist;
Process Operator; Research Assistant; Related positions in
medical laboratories in hospitals, medical clinics, and
industries including Environmental Protection, Research (eg.
AgricultureandFood,Biotechnology,Pharmaceuticals)

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BachelorofMedicalImaging(B.M.I.)
JointProgram(SIAST)
(CalendarSection16.9)

Prerequisite:DiplomainMedicalRadiologicTechnology(MRT)
fromSIAST(KelseyCampus).

TheDiplomainMedicalRadiologicTechnologygivesthestudent
accreditationtoworkinthefieldofMedicalImaging,andforms
thefirst60credithoursoftheBMI.Studentswillcompletethe
remaining credit hours for the Bachelors degree at the
UniversityofRegina.

Knowledge
Anatomy; physiology; pathology; patient care; radiobiology;
healthandsafety;natureandbehaviorofmatterandenergy;
analyticalandlogicalthinking

Skills
Applyradiologicalandradiographictechniques;operateXray
equipment;conductdiagnosticmedicalimagingexaminations;
analyzedata;writetechnicalreports

SampleCourses
Developmental Psychology, Waves and Optics, Physics,
SociologyofHealth

PossibleCareers
Medical Radiologic Technologist; Research Assistant; Clinical
Instructor; Related positions in hospitals, medical clinics,
veterinaryclinics,ComputerTomography,Mammographyand
SpecializedRadiography

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SemesterSystem

TheUniversityofReginahasthreesemesters:

Fall

SeptembertoDecember
Winter

JanuarytoApril
Spring/Summer
MaytoAugust*

*MostcoursesintheSpring/Summersemesterareofferedin6
weeksessionsduringMayandJuneorJulyandAugust;orin3
weeksessionsineachofMay,June,July,orAugust.

Registrationbegins

Winter

November
Fall

March
Spring/Summer

March

Students may take a maximum of 15.0 credit hours in each of

theFallandWintersemesters.

Students may take a maximum of 12.0 credit hours over the

Spring/Summersemester.

**IfyouareworkingwithStudentLoans,aStudyPermit,
StudentVisa,orScholarship,youmayberequiredtotakea
minimumnumberofcredithours.

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AccessStudentEmail

The University of Regina uses email as an official means of

communication.

AllstudentsaregivenaUofRemailaccount.

Tofindyourusername,gototheComputingServicesWebsite:

http://www.uregina.ca/is/

Then,clickonFindUsername&Passwordinthegreyboxon
therighthandsideofthepage.

Youwillneedtoenteryourstudentnumberandbirthdate.

Youwillbegivenyourusernameandemailpassword.
Fromthispage,youwillalsobeableto:

changeyourpassword
forwardyouremailtoanotheraccount
accessthewebmailinterface

To access your email from the U of R Homepage, click on the

WEBMAIL Link located in the black bar at the top of the
screen, or https://webmail.uregina.ca/silkymail/imp/login.php3
Enteryourusernameandpassword.

Ifyouhavetroublewithyouremailaccount,pleasecontact
ITServices(ED549)5854685.

It is very important that you check your University email

account regularly. We will send you important information
aboutclasscancellationsandacademicstandinginadditionto
campuseventsandUofRupdates.
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TuitionandFees

Your tuition will be charged to your account upon course

registration.Yourfeesareduethefirstdayofthesemester.

AccountinformationisavailableonURSelfService(seepg59).
Youmayalsopayyourfeesonlinethroughthissystem.

Youmaypayyourfeesorinquireaboutyourbalanceowingin
personatFinancialServices(AH205)5854123.

PhotoIDCards

You must obtain a photo ID card. It allows you to use the

library, access recreational facilities such as the Fitness and
LifestyleCentre,andtowritefinalexams.

TogetyourphotoIDcard,bringgovernmentissuedphotoIDto
theRegistrarsOffice(AH210)onceyouhaveregisteredinyour
courses.

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Textbooks

YourtextbooklistwillbepostedonlinethroughURSelfService
approximately1monthbeforeclassesbegin.

TextbookswillbeavailableattheUniversityBookstore(located
inCollegeWest)about3weeksbeforeclassesbegin.

Bothnewandusedtextbooksareavailableforpurchase.Some
ofyourtextbooksmaybeavailableonlineorinebookformat.
Youmayevenbeabletorentsomeofyourtextbooks.Seethe
Bookstorewebsitefordetails.
http://www.uregina.ca/student/bookstore/index.html

TheUofRStudentUnion(URSU)holdsausedbooksaleinthe
multipurpose room (RC 128) before classes begin. This is an
opportunity for students to sell their old textbooks to other
students,andcanoftenbepurchasedatareducedcost.

Whenpurchasingtextbooks,itisimportanttoensurethatyou
havethecorrectversion.Textbooksareupdatedfairlyregularly
toensurethemostuptodateandaccurateinformation.

ImportantDates

Important Dates can be found on Page 3 of the University of

ReginaUndergraduateCalendar,aswellasontheUniversityof
ReginaHomepage.

Click on the ACADEMIC SCHEDULE AND CALENDARS link

located in the black bar at the top of the University of Regina
homepage,or:

http://www.uregina.ca/compserv/postcard/academic_schedule
.shtml

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UnderstandingYourGrades

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Grades

Seesection5.9intheUndergraduateCalendar.

Mostcoursesaregradedbypercentage
(0100%)

Withagradeof50%orhigher,youwillearnthecredithoursfor
thecourse(PASS).

Itisrecommended(andsometimesrequired)thatyoudonot
moveforwardinaparticularsubjectunlessyouhavereceived
agradeof60%orhigher.

Courses with a grade below 50% are considered failing grades

andyouwillNOTreceivethecredithoursforthecourse.

LetterGrades

WWithdrawal(neutralgrade)

PPass

FFail

NPnopaper(incomplete)
=
40%

XFAcademicMisconduct(Penalty) =
0%

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UnderstandingyourGPA

There are several measures of academic standing at the

UniversityofRegina.

Undergraduate Grade Point Average (UGPA) the average

grade of all courses you have taken (with certain exceptions
suchasrepeatedcourses,seepg.58).

Your UGPA is the average you will see when you log in to UR
SelfServiceandviewyourunofficialtranscript.

YoumustmaintainaminimumUGPAof60%tomaintainGood
AcademicStanding(seepg.38).

Program Grade Point Average (PGPA) the average of all

coursesthatmeetrequirementsinyourprogram.

YourPGPAcanbecalculatedusingyourProgramOutline.

YoumustpossessaPGPAofatleast65%orhigherinorderto
graduate.

MajorGradePointAverage(MGPA)theaverageofallcourses
meeting course requirements in the major portion of your
program.

YourMGPAcanbecalculatedusingyourProgramOutline.

YoumustpossessanMGPAofatleast65%orhigherinorder
tograduate.

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CumulativeGradePointAverage(CGPA)theaveragegradeof
allcoursesyouhavetakenattheUniversityofRegina,including
repeatedcourses.

TermGradePointAverage(TGPA)theaverageofallcourses
youhavetakeninonesemester.

ToCalculateyourGPA:

1. ChecktoseewhichcoursesareincludedintheGPAyou
arecalculating.

2. Multiply your grade in each included course by the

numberofcredithoursinthecourse(=qualitypoints).

3. Addthequalitypointsforallincludedcourses.

4. Divide the total number of quality points by the total

numberofcredithourscompleted.

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AcademicStandingRegulations

Studentrecordsarereviewedattheendofeverysemesterfor
AcademicStanding.

Youmustmaintainaminimum60%UGPAinorderto
remain in Good Academic Standing, and a minimum
65%PGPAandMGPAinordertograduate.

AcademicProbation(AP)

If your UGPA falls below 60%, you will be placed on Academic

Probation.

Studentsonprobationaregiven24.0credithourstoraisetheir
UGPA to the minimum requirement (60%). Faculties may
imposeadditionalconditions.Contactyouracademicprogram
advisorifyouhavequestionsregardingAcademicProbation.

Students on Academic Probation may continue studies. They

may also transfer faculties unless the regulations of the
receivingfacultyprohibitthis.

MustWithdraw(MW)Universitylevel

If you fail to clear Academic Probation, fail to meet other

performance requirements, fail a third completed attempt at
ENGL 100, or receive a term GPA of NP in a fulltime course
load,youmaybeforcedtowithdraw(MW)fromtheUniversity
ofRegina.

Students who MW may not continue their studies for a

minimum of three full consecutive terms (first MW), or
indefinitely(secondMW).

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RequirementtoDiscontinue(RTD)FacultyLevel

Studentswhofailmorethan50%oftheircredithoursinasingle
semesterwillreceivealetterofacademicadvisement.

Students whose records indicate they have failed courses

totalling more than 30.0 credit hours are required to
discontinuefromtheFacultyofSciencefortwosemesters(this
includescoursesthatwerelaterrepeatedandpassed).

Students who fail to meet a program requirement, or who

receiveasecondfailureinamandatorycoursewillberequired
todiscontinuefromtheFacultyofScience.

On the recommendation of the Faculty Committee on

Admissions and Studies, the Faculty may also require students
to discontinue indefinitely from the Faculty of Science for
reasons of health or unsatisfactory academic or professional
development.

For a complete explanation of Academic

Standing Regulations, see Sections 5.12
and16.5intheUndergraduateCalendar.

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AcademicIntegrity

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AcademicIntegrity

The Center for Academic Integrity (CAI) defines academic

integrityasacommitment,eveninthefaceofadversity,tofive
fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect and
responsibility.

(Retrieved02April2012from
www.academicintegrity.org/fundamental_values_project/pdf/FVProject.pdf)

SeeCalendarSection15.13.2.1regardingAcademicIntegrity

GeneralPrinciples

Studentsaretodotheirown,original,individual
workunlesstoldotherwisebythecourse
instructor;and,

Studentsaretogivecreditforotherpeoples
ideasorwords.

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Cheating

Includesbutisnotlimitedto:

Copyingfromanotherstudentsexampaper
Usingunauthorizednotesduringanexam
Arrangingforasubstitutetotakeanexam
Givingorreceivingunauthorizedinformationpriortoan
exam

Plagiarism

Includesbutisnotlimitedto:

Borrowinginformationorideas,whetherdirectly
quotedorparaphrased,fromanysourcebeyondones
firsthandexperienceandnotacknowledgingthe
source.

CoResponsibility

Anystudentwhoknowinglyassistsinanyformof
academicdishonestyshallbeconsideredasguiltyasthe
studentwhoacceptssuchassistance.
Takecarewhenallowingyourworktobecopiedor
usedbyotherstudentstoensureacademicdishonesty
isnotoccurring.
DoNOTsellorgiveunauthorizedcopiesofexamsto
otherstudents.

Allinstancesofacademicmisconductwillbereferredtothe
Deanordesignate(AssociateDean).

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AvoidingPlagiarismREFERENCING

StudentsMUSTgivecreditforanymaterialusedbyidentifying
thesourceoftheinformationusingoneofthegenerally
acceptedcitationmethods.

Thereareseveralcitationformatsthatmaybeusedatthe
UniversityofRegina.Ifyourprofessorsdonotindicatea
preference,dontbeafraidtoaskthem.

ResourcesforAPA,ASAandMLAstylescanbefoundat:

http://www.uregina.ca/ssc/writing/referencing.shtml

AUniversityofReginaStyleGuidecanalsobepurchasedatthe
UofRBookstore.

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GraduationRequirements

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GraduationRequirements

InordertograduatewithaBachelorsdegreeintheFacultyof
Scienceyoumustmeetthefollowingrequirements:

Credithours:

Completedaminimumof120.0credithours.

Courses:

Completed all course requirements for your program

(program course outlines can be found in the
Undergraduate Calendar or the Faculty of Science
website),withaminimumgradeof50%ineach.
A maximum of 20 introductory level (numbered 1xx)
courses may be used to meet course requirements in
yourprogram.

Grades:

ObtainedaPGPAofatleast65%foraB.Sc.program.
ObtainedaMGPAofatleast65%foraB.Sc.program.
Obtained a PGPA of at least 70% for a B.Sc. Hons.
program.
Obtained a MGPA of at least 75% for a B.Sc. Hons.
program.

Residency:

Atleast50%ofthecoursesintheprogram,and50%of
thecoursesinthemajormusthavebeencompletedat
the University of Regina (Residency requirement see
Section2.8.2.2).

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Itisrecommendedthatpriortoyourlastsemester,youconsult
your Academic Program Advisor for a Graduation Check to
ensurethatattheendofyourlastsemester,youwillhavemet
alloftherequirementsforgraduation.

You must APPLY for graduation by the Graduation application

deadlineinordertograduate.Thesedeadlinesareearly.

TograduateatSpringConvocation(June),youmustapplyby:

November30(Fallsemestercompletion)or,
January31(Wintersemestercompletion)

TograduateatFallConvocation(October),youmustapplyby:

July31

The graduation application form can be obtained from the

ScienceStudentServicesOffice,oryoucanfinditonlineat:

http://www.uregina.ca/convocation/forms/pdf/ApplicationFor
Graduation.pdf

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Registration

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Preparation

1. BookmarktheRegistrationWebpage:
www.uregina.ca/compserv/postcard/

2. Check the webpage for updates to UR SelfService and

forotherusefulinfo.

3. Print the Class Schedule Worksheet to use when

planningyourschedule.

URSelfServiceisavailable24/7,exceptfordailyupdateswhich
occurfrom9:00ato9:15a.

IfyouencounterproblemsinURSelfService,youmaycontact
theScienceStudentServicesOfficeorITServices.

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RegistrationShortChecklist

CheckyourregistrationTimeTicketandHolds.

ReviewyourProgramOutline.

Decidehowmanycoursesyouwishtotakeintheupcoming
semester.

Makealistofcoursesthat,ifavailable,youdliketotakein
theupcomingsemester.

Prioritize those courses from most important to least

important.

Startingwiththemostimportant,searchforthecourseand
pencil it into your schedule worksheet. (Be sure to keep
trackofFinalExamdatesandCRNnumbers.)

Continue searching for courses and arranging classes and

labsinorderofimportanceuntilyouaresatisfiedwithyour
schedule.

Double check to ensure that the proposed course Final

Examdatesandtimesdonotconflict.

EntertheCRNsintheRegistrationworksheet.

Resolveanyregistrationerrors.

ConfirmregistrationinConfirmationofEnrolmentpage.

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TimeTicket

Studentsregisteraccordingtoaprioritysysteminwhichthose
who have earned the most credit hours register first. During
the days set aside for timeticket registration, timetickets will
bereleasedat9:00aeachday.

Registration timetickets are available to students in UR Self

Service two weeks prior to the start of registration. Students
are not permitted to register before the assigned timeticket.
Your timeticket tells you the first day you can register for the
semester.Youmayregisteronthatday,oranydayafter,until
theadddeadlineforthesemester.

Timeticket:

The date that you are allowed to register for classes for the
upcomingsemester.

Your timeticket depends on how many credithours you have

alreadycompleted.

Tocheckyourtimeticket:

1. LogintoURSelfService(seepg.59).
2. ClickonRegistration.
3. ClickonCheckyourRegistrationStatus.
4. SelectaTerm.
5. LookatyourTimeticket.
6. Checktoseethatyoudonothaveanyholdspreventing
registration.

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StudentHolds

A Hold is a restriction placed on your UR SelfService account

thatmay:

Preventyoufromregisteringforclasses;
Preventthereleaseofyourtranscripts;or,
Indicatesomesortoftrackingonyouraccount.

Someexamplesofholdsthatmaybeplacedonyouraccount:

AdvisingHold:Youarerequiredtoseeyouracademicadvisor
priortoregistration(bookanappointmentwithyouradvisor).

ConditionsonRegistration:Thereareconditionsthatmustbe
checked or met prior to registration (contact the Student
ServicesOfficeinyourFaculty).

Financial Hold: You owe tuition and fees that must be paid
priortoreleaseoftranscriptsorregistration,dependingonthe
amountowed(contactFinancialServices).

AdmissionsHold:Therearedocumentsorotherrequirements
thatmustbereceivedby theuniversitypriortoregistrationor
releaseoftranscripts(contactAdmissions).

Holds are simply our way of tracking students. If you have a

holdonyouraccount,contacttheappropriateofficetofindout
whytheholdisthereandwhatyouneedtodoinorderforitto
beremoved.

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ProgramOutlines

A program outline is a list of the courses required for your

program.

IfpursuingaBachelorsdegree,yourprogramoutlinewilllist40
courses that you must complete to meet the requirements for
Graduation.

TheprogramoutlinesforScienceprogramscanbefoundinthe
UniversityofReginaUndergraduateCalendar&CourseCatalog
inSection16,orontheScienceStudentServiceswebsite.

Unlike some programs at the University of Regina, Science

programsarequiteflexible,anddonothaverigid,semesterby
semestercourserequirements.Thisallowsstudentstoworkat
their own pace and adjust their schedule to meet their own
unique needs. You are responsible however for making sure
thatyouhavetheprerequisitesforanycourseyoutake.

Prerequisite:
A course that a student must take before being admitted
toanother,higherlevelcourse.

NOTE:IfyoutakeacourseforwhichyoudoNOThavethe
prerequisite,youmaybedeniedcreditforthatcourse.

Prerequisitesforacoursearelistedinthecoursedescriptionin
theCatalog,andcanalsobefoundintheSectionDetailsforthe
courseinURSelfService(seepg.62).

Asageneralguideline,asyoumakeprogressinyourprogram,it
isagoodideatoplantotaketwocoursesinthemajorforevery
oneelective.

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CourseLoads

Lectures

3hourseachweek
1styearlecturecoursesmaybedeliveredto
between35and500students.

Labs
13hourseachweek,oreveryotherweek

Mostsciencecourseswillhavealab
component.

Seminars
1houreachweek

Largelecturecoursesbreakintosmall
groupsfordiscussion.

Homework Approx.3hoursofindependentstudyper

houroflecturetime.ExpecttodoALOTof
homework.

1course=3credithours

Fulltime
Parttime

9.015.0credithours(35courses)
3.06.0credithours(12courses)

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HowmanycoursesshouldItake?

Astudentisallowedtotakeupto5coursesineach
of the Fall and Winter semesters, and 4 courses
overtheSpring/Summersemester.

Totake1course,youarecommittingto:

3hoursperweeklecturetime.

Approx. 3 hours of selfstudy (homework) per hour of

classtime(9hoursperweek).

Ifthecoursehasalab,thereisanadditional13hours
perweekoflabtime.

Whendetermininghowmanycoursesyouwanttotake,keepin
mindthefollowingformula:

#ofcourses
X
3hours/wklecturetime
X
3hoursselfdirectedstudy

+
(#ofLabsx13hours)

_____________________________________
Total#ofhoursperweekcommittedtoSchool

Eg. For a full course load of 5 classes, three with 3hour labs,
the total time commitment to your studies per week is
approximately54hoursperweek.Thatsmorethanafulltime
job!

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ChoosingCourses

Havingidentifiedwhichcoursesarerequiredforyourprogram,
you will want to make a list of courses you should take in the
upcomingsemester.

NOTE:Notallcoursesareofferedeverysemester!

Itsimportantthatyouaretakingcoursesthatworktowards
progressinginyourmajorareaofstudy.Thereareoften
coursesthatarerequiredasprerequisitesforhigherlevel
courses.Itsagoodideatoidentifythesecoursesandtake
themassoonastheyareavailabletoyou.

RecommendedCoursesforFirstYearand
UndeclaredStudents

ENGL100
MATH102
BIOL100
CHEM100
PHYS109
PHYS111
STAT100
CS110
GEOL102

or/
or
or/

or

ENGL110
MATH110
BIOL101
CHEM104
PHYS119or;
PHYS112
STAT160

These courses appear in most science programs and

are the introductory level courses in all Science
disciplines.

Someofthesecoursesrequireprerequisites.

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ElectivesandCourseSubjectsbyFaculty

FacultyofArts
ListAHumanities

CATHCatholicStudies
CLASClassicalStudies
ENSTEnvironmentalStudies
HSHealthStudies
HUMHumanities
ILPInterculturalLeadership
IDSInterdisciplinaryStudies
INTLInternationalStudies
ENGLEnglishandLiterature
LINGLinguistics
PRSTPrairieStudies
PHILPhilosophy
RLSTReligiousStudies
STSScienceandTechnology
Studies
WGSTWomensandGender
Studies

Languages
FRFrench
CHINChinese
GERGerman
JAPNJapanese
KORKorean
SPANSpanish
CREECree
NAKNakota
RUSRussian
SAULSaulteaux
UKRUkrainian

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ListBSocialSciences

ANTHAnthropology
CATHCatholicStudies
ECONEconomics
ENSTEnvironmentalStudies
GEOGGeography
HSHealthStudies
HISTHistory
INDGIndigenousStudies
INHSIndianHealthStudies
ILPInterculturalLeadership
IDSInterdisciplinaryStudies
PRSTPrairieStudies
PSCIPoliticalScience
PSYCPsychology
SOCSociology
SOSTSocialStudies
WGSTWomensandGender
Studies

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FacultyofFineArts

ARTArt
ARTHArtHistory
CTCHCreativeTechnologies
FAFineArts
FILMFilm
INAIndianArt
INAHIndianArtHistory
MUMusic
THEATheatre

FacultyofScience

ACSCActuarialScience
*ASTRAstronomy
*BIOLBiology
*BIOCBiochemistry
*CHEMChemistry
CSComputerScience
*GEOLGeology
MATHMathematics
*PHYSPhysics
STATStatistics

*Thesecoursesmeetthenaturalsciencerequirement(must
havealabcomponent).

Students completing a Science program have

the option of completing a Minor using their
electivecourses,providedthesecoursesmeet
category requirements. (See page 10 for
additionalinformation.)

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RepeatingCourses
(Section5.11)

Youmayrepeatacoursethatyouhavepreviouslyattempted
onlyonce.

Inexceptionalcircumstances,studentsmayrequestpermission
fromtheAssociateDeantorepeatacourseasecondtime.

Whenacourseisrepeated,thegradeobtainedinthefinal
authorizedattemptbecomesthegradeofrecordforthat
course.Thismeansthatifyourepeatacourse,thefirstgrade
willnotbeincludedinthecalculationofyourUGPA,butthe
secondgradewillforbetterorforworse!

TheFacultyofSciencealsoadherestocoursesequencing.This
meansthatonceyouhavemovedforwardinaparticularcourse
sequence,youmaynotrepeatcoursesearlierinthesequence.

Forexample,Chem104isaprerequisiteforbothChem105
andChem140.OnceastudenthaspassedChem105orChem
140,theymaynotafterwardsrepeatChem104toimprovetheir
grade.

If you achieve a grade of less than 65% in a

course within your major, it is recommended
thatyourepeatthatcoursepriortoattempting
moreadvancedcoursesinyourmajor.

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URSelfService

HowtoLogin

1. Gotowww.uregina.ca
2. ClickonURSelfServiceintheblackbaratthetop
ofthepage.
3. EnteryourUserIDandPIN.

UserName:SIDnumber(10digitsie.200XXXXXX)

PIN:Birthdate(DDMMYY)

Afteryouhaveloggedinforthefirsttime,youwillbeprompted
to change your PIN (must be 6 digits) and create a security
question.

4. ClickonLogin.
5. Ifyouaresuccessfulloggingin,youwillseeamenu
appearwithStudentServicesatthetop.

After5failedattemptstologin,youraccountwillbelockedand
youwillhavetocontactITServicestoresetyourPIN.

Ifyouareunabletologin,contactthe
ITSupportCentreat
(306)5855682orIT.Support@uregina.ca

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SearchingforClasses

1. Have your Class Schedule Worksheet handy to record

yourclasschoices.(Irecommendusingpencil!)

2. LogintoURSelfService.

3. ClickonStudentServices.

4. ClickonRegistration.

5. ClickonSearchforClasses.

6. Choose the Term and click Submit. (Terms labelled

noncreditindicatecoursesthatdonotcounttowards
yourprogramanddonotcarrycredithours.)

7. Search for courses by Subject and narrow down your

searchbyCourseNumber.

8. ClickonClassSearch.

9. Click on the Course Reference Number (CRN) for

furtherinformationontheCourseandsection.

ClickonViewCatalogEntryfor:
Coursedescription
Prerequisites

ClickontheCourseTitlefor:
Availability
Restrictions

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Youwillneedthe
CRN
toregisterinthe
course.

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The Sections Found page provides details for the various

coursesandsectionsoffered,includingCRNs,SectionNumbers,
Course Location, the Instructor and Dates and Times for
Lectures,LabsandFinalExams.

CourseRegistrationNumber(CRN):
Auniquenumberassignedtoeachsectionofacourseandeach
lab.Keeptrackofthisnumberforthecourseyouhaveselected
foreaseinregistration.

TheDATEandTIMEoftheFinalExam forthecourse
islistedbeneaththelecturedatesandtimes.

MakesurethatyourFinalExam
datesandtimesdonotconflict!
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The Section Details page will show Scheduled Meeting Times

and,ifthereisaLABthatisattachedtothiscourse,willindicate
the Section number of the labs that are available below the
title.

Ifacoursehasalabcomponent,youmustregisterforboththe
courseandthelabatthesametime.

Labs:

If your course has a lab component, you must

registerforthecoursesectionandthelabsectionat
thesametimetoavoidaLinkError.

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HowtoAddorDropCourses

1. Click on Registration at the main Student Services

menu.

2. ClickonCheckyourRegistrationStatus.

3. Click on the Student tab at the top, then Registration

andclickAdd/Drop/SearchforClasses.

4. SelecttheTerm.

ToAddacourse:

1. ScrolldowntoAddClassesWorksheet.

2. Enter the CRNs for each course and each lab into the
boxes,startingontheleft.

3. ClickonSubmitChanges.

4. Continuetoregisterforclassesuntilallofyourselected
coursesappearintheCurrentScheduleSection.

Toconfirmyourregistration:

1. Click on Registration at the main Student Services

menu.

2. ClickonConfirmationofEnrolment.

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You may make changes to your registration up until the Drop

Deadline(seeImportantDatespg.33).

ToDropacourse:

1. ScrolldowntoCurrentSchedule.

2. Click on the dropdown arrow under the Title Actions

andchoosetheavailableoptiontodrop.Makesureyou
selecttherightcourse!

3. ClickonSubmitChanges.

ChangingaLaborSeminarbutdontwanttoloseyourseatin
thelecture?GotoAdd/Drop/SearchforClassesandenterthe
CRN for the course you want to add into the Add Course
Worksheet and then click on the drop box for the course you
wish to drop in the Current Schedule. Then click Submit
Changes.Ifyoudothisseparately,yourisklosingyourseatin
thecourse.

You may drop a course right up until the drop

deadline.Dependingonhowearlyyoudropthe
course, you may or may not be eligible for a
tuitionrefund.

If you drop a course after the Grade of W

drop deadline, you will receive a grade of NP
forthecourse.

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RestrictionsandErrors

After you have clicked on Submit Changes, you may see the
message:

RegistrationAddErrors

This means that there are restrictions on the course that

preventyoufromregistering.Youwillnotbeabletoregisterin
acoursethathasRegistrationAdderrors.Donotsimplykeep
trying.

Ifyoufeelthattheregistrationerrorisincorrect,pleasecontact
theScienceStudentServicesOffice.

The explanation of the restriction is given under the status

column. Sometimes, special permission can be obtained to
overridetherestrictionorerror.

Torequestpermission:

1. Fill out the Registration Permit/Override form,

availableat:www.uregina.ca/courses/printable.shtml

2. TalktotheInstructororDepartmentHeadasindicated
andaskforpermission.Theymustsignthisformforan
overridetobeapplied.

3. Return the completed form to the Science Student

ServicesOffice(LB238).

4. GotoCheckyourregistrationstatusregularlytosee
ifthepermissionhasbeengranted.

5. If the permission is received, you may add the course

yourselfonline.

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ExampleRestrictionsandErrors

STATUSMESSAGE
WHATITMEANS

CampusRestriction
Courseisrestrictedto
studentsinafederated
college.
CollegeRestriction
Courseisnotavailableto
studentsoutsideofthefaculty
offeringthecourse.
ClosedSection
Courseisfull.
DuplicateCRN
CRNhasbeenenteredtwice.
LinkErrorXRequired
Youhavenotenteredboththe
lectureandthecorrect
correspondinglaborseminar
section.(Youeithermissed,or
havethewronglabsection.)
MaximumHoursExceeded
Youhavetriedtoregisterin
morecredithoursthanyour
programallows.
Permitreqd/seeCRNdetails Coursehasspecial
requirementstoregister.See
detailsinclasssearch.
PrereqandTestScoreError
Youhavenotcompleteda
requiredprerequisitecourse.
ProgramRestriction
Courseisnotavailableto
studentsinyourdegree
program.
RepeatCountExceeds1
Thisisyourthirdattemptto
takethesamecourse.Youwill
needspecialpermissionfora
3rdattempt.
TimeConflictwithCRNXXXXX Coursetimesoverlap.

If you cant resolve the restrictions or errors, you must select

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ScienceStudentServices

Science Student Services manages all undergraduate student

matters, including program selection, transfer credit, program
information, academic advising, registration and graduation
processingfortheFacultyofScience.

Wecanassistyouwith:

Determiningoutstandingdegreerequirements
Calculatingyourgradepointaverage
Informationonprogramorcoursechanges
Changingyourmajororminor
Evaluatingtransfercredit
Requesting to take a course at another institution
(LetterofPermission)
Requestingadeferraloffinalexamortermwork
Scholarshipinformation
Applyingtograduate
Determining best strategies to improve academic
standing
InterpretingUniversityrules,regulationsandpolicies
Actingasaresourcetoothercampusservices,etc.

Check out our website for our FAQ, Advising, forms,

scholarshipsandlinksforfurtherinformationforstudents.

Location:
LabBuilding(LB)Rm238

Phone:
(306)5854199
Fax:
(306)5854894

email:
science@uregina.ca

website:
www.uregina.ca/science(StudentServicesTab)

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SupplementalInstruction(SI)Program

What is SI? SI offers free, outofclass study groups for most

first year and some selective second year science courses to
helpstudentssucceed.

WhoisleadingtheSIsessions?SIsessionsareledbySIleaders
who are undergraduate students with outstanding academic
andcommunicationskills.

HowdostudentsbenefitfromSI?Studentsregularlyattending
SI sessions better master the course content, save time
studying,andaremorelikelytoearnhighergrades.

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Testimonialsfromstudents:

SI helped me learn how to interpret different things that I

couldntwrapmyheadaroundbefore.

SIisusefulinansweringquestionsIhaveregardingtheclass.

Insteadofmemorizing,Iunderstandandapplyconcepts.

Ionlystartedattendingattheendofthecourse,whichwasa
hugemistake.IwishIwouldhavegonealotearlier.

The SI sessions were very helpful; I would be totally lost

withoutthem!

WhichcourseshaveSI?WeregularofferSIforBIOC220,BIOL
100,BIOL101,CHEM104,CHEM105,CHEM140,CS110,GEOL
102, MATH 103, MATH 110, MATH 122, MATH 213, PHYS 109,
PHYS119,STAT100,andSTAT160.

The SI Schedule will be posted on the

Faculty of Science Website and announced
inclassduringthefirstweekoflectures.

SIVideo:
http://www.uregina.ca/science/index.php?page=SI_Video

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StudentSuccessCentre

Freeservicesareavailabletosupportyourlearningexperiences
attheUniversityofRegina,including:

WorkshopsandEvents
o ConqueringyourFirstSemester
o Notetakingandreading
o ExamPreparation
o AcademicWriting
o TimeManagement
o DiscoveryourLearningstyle
WritingService
Math&Statstutoring
IndividualLearningSkillsconsultations
EarlyReferralProgram

Check out the website for study skills resources and workshop
schedules.

Location:
RiddellCentre(RC)Rm230

Phone:
(306)5854076
Fax:
(306)5854056

email:
student.success@uregina.ca

website:
http://www.uregina.ca/ssc/

TheStudentSuccessCentremaycontactyouifyouarereferred
tothembyaProfessororAdvisor.

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URGuarantee

TheURGuaranteeProgramwillsupportyouthrougheverystep
of your university experience to successful employment. UR
Guaranteestudentshaveanadvisortohelpwithallaspectsof
University life. The program assists you in your transition to
university undergraduate studies, by participating in relevant
academic workshops, advising on other student engagement
opportunities oncampus and assisting you with career
development activities. You will also have opportunities for
serviceandleadershipexperiencewhichisbothrewardingona
personal level, but also looks great on your resume. Combine
that with practical hands on experience in resume writing,
interview skills training, career counselling, attending career
fairs and participating in networking opportunities and we
believethatyouwillhavearecipeforsuccess.

Newly admitted or transfer students (with 30 credit hours or

less of postsecondary classes) if you do not secure career
related employment within six months of graduation, you will
be eligible to come back for another year of undergraduate
classesfreeofcharge(tuitionandcoursefees).

Checkoutthewebsiteforfurtherinformation!

Location:
RiddellCentre(RC)Rm229

Phone:
(306)5853316

email:
guarantee@uregina.ca

website:
http://www.uregina.ca/urguarantee/index.html

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EmailAccountsandComputerSupport:

Computers are available for student use in ED 440, ED 440.1,

ArcherLibrary(Mainfloorand6thfloor),andCL109.

ITSupportCentre

Location:

EducationBuilding(ED)Rm549

Phone:

(306)5854685

email:

IT.Support@uregina.ca

website:

http://www.uregina.ca/is/index.html

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CareerCentre

TheCareerCentreistheretohelpyouwitheverystepofyour
career exploration, including information on various career
paths, academic and professional development seminars,
resumewriting,interviewskills,andastudentjobboard.

Coop and internships incorporate productive work experience

as part of your degree program. Work experiences enhance
youracademicstudies,provideyouwithworkrelatedskillsand
employer contacts which will assist you in finding permanent
employment after graduation, and allow you to explore your
careeroptionspriortograduation.

For further information, check out the Career Centre Website

andwatchforupcomingworkshops.

Especiallyrecommendedtohelpyougetstarted:

ChoosingorReEvaluatingyourCareerDirection

Undecided about your major? Reevaluating your educational

direction?Developalifelongfoundationofstrategies,skillsand
resources for making informed career decisions, and re
decisions. Attend this seminar to learn more about managing
your educational and career development. Learn how to use
interesting resources for selfassessment, exploring options for
studyandwork,andreevaluatingchoicesalreadymade.Enjoy
buildingandmanagingarewardingcareer!

SeetheCareerCentrewebsitefordates&times.

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10ReasonstovisittheCareerCentre

1. Helpchoosinganacademicmajor/careerpath

2. Reevaluatingyourcareerdirection

3. Explorecareersandjobfuturesindifferentfields

4. Resumeandinterviewpreparation

5. CareerDevelopmentworkshops

6. Coopeducation/internships(combinestudiesandwork
experience)

7. Aboriginal career centre coop education/internships

andcareerrelatedassistance

8. Job searching parttime, fulltime, summer (access

onlinejobbanks)

9. Careerfairsandevents

10. Volunteeropportunities

Location:
RiddellCentre(RC)Rm163

Phone:
(306)5855161
Fax:
(306)5854659

email:
student.employment@uregina.ca

website:
http://www.uregina.ca/coop_ses/

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CentreforStudentAccessibility

The Centre for Student Accessibility is designed to provide an

equalopportunityforaccesstoeducationandtheUniversityof
Reginacommunityforstudentswithparticularneeds.

TheUniversityofReginawishestoeffectivelyassistallstudents
in achieving their academic goals, including students with
disabilities. The Centre for Student Accessibility provides
services that will enable students with disabilities to approach
theirstudiesinanequalandeffectivemanner.

If you have a disability that may affect your studies, please

notify your advisor and contact the Centre for Student
Accessibilitytomakearrangementsforaccommodations.

Location:
RiddellCentre(RC)Rm251

Phone:
(306)5854631
Fax:
(306)5855650

email:
accessibility@uregina.ca

website:
http://www.uregina.ca/studserv/disability/

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CounsellingServices

Counselling Services offers personal counselling for individuals

experiencing problems, group counselling for students
interested in improving study habits or working through
personal issues in a group setting and emergency counselling
forindividualswhosuddenlyfindthemselvesincrisis.

MobileCrisisLine(afterhours):
(306)5255333

Location:
RiddellCentre(RC)Rm251

Phone:
(306)5854491

website:
http://www.uregina.ca/student/counselling/index.html

If you or someone you know is in

crisis, contact Counselling Services
assoonaspossible!

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StudentAwardsandFinancialAid

The Student Awards and Financial Aid office is responsible for

posting and processing Scholarships and Student Awards, as
wellasassistingwithstudentloans.

Therearehundredsofscholarshipsandawardsthatyoumaybe
eligible for, some based on area of study, some based on
academicachievement,andsomebasedonfinancialneed.

Student Awards offers application workshops that you can

attend for information on how to fill out the applications and
tips for filling out the personal statement and the extra
curricularinvolvementpages.

Thereareregularapplicationdeadlinesforthevariousawards.
Scholarship descriptions, requirements, application deadlines,
andapplicationformscanbefoundontheStudentAwardsand
FinancialAidwebsite.

Location:
AdministrationHumanitiesBuilding
(AH)Rm207

Phone:
(306)5854797
Fax:
(306)5855693

email:
scholarships@uregina.ca

website:
http://www.uregina.ca/awards/

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UniversityofReginaStudentsUnion(URSU)

URSUistheUniversityofReginasStudentGovernmentBody.
They are responsible for many important Student Services
including:

StudentHealthandDentalPlan
StudentAdvocate
TutorRegistry
GoodFoodBox
TheOwl(StudentPub)
HousingRegistry
Represent the students on the various University
CommitteeandPolicymakingbodies.

Beyond providing student services, URSU is responsible for

defending students rights through lobbying, advocacy and
activism. URSU supports through funding and/or materials,
studentgroups,supportcentres,seminars,studenttravel,etc.

Watch for URSUs Student Agenda, available free around

campus,andcheckouttheirwebsiteforfurtherinformation.

Location:
RiddellCentre(RC)Rm221

Phone:
(306)5868811
Fax:
(306)5868812

email:
contactus@ursu.ca

website:
www.ursu.ca

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URInternational&StudyAbroad

UR International is responsible for both students coming to

study in Canada, and those students interested in studying
abroad. They offer assistance with understanding your study
permit,wheretogethelpwithpracticingEnglish,andwhereto
find the best places to go on exchange. Services offered
include:

GlobalLearningCentre
LifeSkillsAdvisorsonsite
ImmigrationAdvising
BankinginCanada
DrivinginCanada
HealthCoverage
StudentClubs
CampusServices
CityGuide
InvitationLetterrequestforms
TravelFunds
Assistancesettingupastudyexchange
Assistance with understanding Student Visa, Study
PermitandImmigrationrequirements.

Location:
CollegeWest(CW)Rm109

Phone:
(306)5855082
Fax:
(306)5854957

email:
international@uregina.ca

website:
http://www.uregina.ca/international/index.html

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QuicksheetWheredoIgoforhelp?

Registrationand
ScienceStudentServices(LB238)
AcademicConcerns
5854199
FinancialIssues(holds, FinancialServices(AdHum2ndfloor)
payments,etc.)
5854123
StudentAwards&FinancialAid(AH
StudentLoans&
207)5854797
Scholarship
Information
EmailAccounts&
ITSupportCentre(Ed549)5854685
ComputerSupport
WritingAssistance
ThereisaWritingCentreforStudents
registeredinENGL100and110.The
signupsheetislocatedinAH305,or
phone5854313.
Forassistancewithothercourses,
contacttheWritingCentreatthe
StudentSuccessOffice(RC230)585
4076.
Math&StatsSupport OneonOnetutorialsessionsare
available.ContacttheStudent
SuccessOffice(RC230)5854076,or
theMathDept.(CW307).
StudentSuccess
Notetaking,timemanagement,
Seminars
preparingforexamsetc.seminars
takeplacethroughoutthesemester.
Ascheduleisavailableat:
www.uregina.ca/ssc/
SpecialNeeds
Ifyouhaveadisabilitythatmayaffect
yourstudies,pleasenotifyyour
advisorandcontacttheCentrefor
StudentAccessibility(RC251)585
4631.
CounsellingServices
Individualassistancewithlearningor
personaldifficultiesisavailable(RC
251)5854491.
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Faculty of Science Student Services

Contact
us for

further
information

Questions?

FacultyofScienceStudentServices
LB238,UniversityofRegina
(306)5854199
science@uregina.ca

For further info including access to

printable forms, program information
and an extensiveFAQ,pleasevisitour
website!

www.uregina.ca/science/index.php?page=studentservices/home