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T17-34468UNDERGRADUATECALENDAR2020·2021
University Mailing AddressesSir George Williams Campus1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montreal, QuebecH3G 1M8Loyola Campus7141 Sherbrooke St. W.Montreal, QuebecH4B 1R6Web Addressconcordia.caCommunication of Information to Provincial Ministère de l’Éducation etde l’Enseignement supérieurUnder the terms of an agreement between Concordia University and the provincial Ministèrede l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur, approved by the Quebec Access to InformationCommission, Concordia University is required to transmit to the Ministry some or all of the followinginformation concerning its students: the student’s permanent code, complete name, date of birth,gender, father’s complete name, mother’s complete name and place of birth. This informationis being transmitted, at the Ministry’s request, in order to provide the Ministry with the tools toproperly calculate funding for Concordia University, for planning purposes and to ensure theproper management of public funds.Published by the Office of theProvost and Vice‑President, AcademicEditor: Cynthia FosterCover Design: Concordia University Communications ServicesCopyright Concordia University January 2020ISBN 978-1-5251-1007-8Printed in Canada
Undergraduate Calendar2020- 2 021aCONCORDIA UNIVERSITYMissionConcordia University is welcoming, engaged, and committed to innovation and excellence ineducation, research, creative activity and community partnerships. It dares to be different anddraws on its diversity to transform the individual, strengthen society and enrich the world.VisionConcordia’s vision is to rank among Canada’s top five comprehensive universities within the nextdecade, and to be a first choice for students and faculty locally, across Canada, and internationallyin a wide variety of defined areas of research and study.ValuesConcordia’s core values stem from those long prized by its founding institutions. Concordia hasadopted the motto of the city of Montreal, Concordia salus, which speaks to well-being throughharmony. The union of two very different institutions of higher education has led to an exceptionallysuccessful synthesis of compatible and timely values.ExcellenceConcordia values the curiosity and engagement of its faculty, staff, and students. Curiosity aboutthe world around us, respectful engagement with those who inhabit it, and strong determinationto improve it lead to productive exploration of current understandings, a rich spectrum of creativeactivity and practice, and the creation and dissemination of new knowledge.OpportunityConcordia values the openness and respect necessary to provide opportunities to a highly diversestudent and faculty population. Diversity at Concordia is interpreted broadly: for example, in additionto embracing diversity in ethnicity, gender, language, and accessibility, Concordia provides studentswith different and original ways of exploring their interests. Enabling faculty, staff and students tomake a progressive impact on their world in ways that respect and engage the uniqueness of eachindividual is a hallmark of Concordia.Quality of LifeConcordia values a secure and respectful learning environment and workplace. Concordia iscommitted to promoting a healthy, safe and sustainable campus and to enhancing the quality oflife of the community in which we live.1
The Undergraduate Calendar is an official University document.It defines academic programs and the regulations that pertain to them. The University Senatereserves the right to modify the academic programs and regulations at its discretion afterthe posting date of the Calendar. In addition, the University reserves the right to modify theposted scale of tuition and other student fees and to limit the number of students who enrolin any program or course at any time before the beginning of an academic term. Moreover,the information contained in the Undergraduate Calendar or any other University documentrelated to academic programs, deadlines, and regulations is subject to verification andcorrection by the Office of the Registrar and the School of Graduate Studies.Not all courses listed in this Calendar are offered this year. Students are advised to consultthe Undergraduate Class Schedule for a timetable of courses offered.Please note that the Undergraduate Calendar is available solely online and constitutesthe official Undergraduate Calendar of the University. The most recent version of theCalendar is the only version currently in effect. Students are responsible for ensuring thatgraduation requirements are met, in accordance with the requirements set out in the Calendarcorresponding to the year of admission, except for Engineering programs. Students in theEngineering programs are required to graduate having met the substantial equivalent of thecurriculum in force in the winter term prior to degree conferral. Archived Calendars may beconsulted using the “Archived Calendars” link.This Calendar is intended to assist readers to understand the academic and administrativestructure and policies and procedures of the University, and to describe the academicprograms offered. The material has been submitted by academic units and administrativedepartments. Every effort has been made to ensure that all general information and coursereferences are accurate as of the date of posting, but these are subject to possible verificationand correction. By the act of registration each student becomes bound by the policies andregulations of Concordia University, including the Faculty in which the student is registered.Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the general information, rules andregulations contained in the Calendar, and with the specific information, rules and regulationsof the Faculty or Faculties in which they are registered or enrolled or seek registration orenrolment, as well as the specific requirements of each degree or certificate sought. It is thestudent’s responsibility to ensure that the courses chosen are appropriate to the programrequirements.Concordia University disclaims all responsibility and liability for loss or damage suffered orincurred by any student or other party as a result of delays in or termination of its services,courses, or classes by reason of force majeure, including fire, flood, riots, war, strikes,lock‑outs, damage to University property, financial exigency and/or other events beyond thereasonable control of the University. Concordia University disclaims any and all liability fordamages arising as a result of errors, interruptions or disruptions to operations or connectedwith its operations or its campuses, arising out of computer failure or non‑compliance of itscomputing systems.2
TABLE OF CONTENTSSectionPageACADEMIC CALENDAR.119ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE.1215ADMISSION REGULATIONS.1321MATURE ENTRY.1429TUITION AND FEES.1533ACADEMIC INFORMATION: DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS.1635ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND THE ACADEMIC CODE OF CONDUCT.17.1056POLICY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRIBUNAL HEARING POOLS.17.2063RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.17.3065OMBUDS OFFICE.17.4078STUDENT LIFE AND STUDENT SERVICES.Student Life and Student Services.Dean of Students.Student Success Centre.Campus Wellness and Support Services.Residence and Off‑Campus Housing.Financial Aid and Awards Office.Recreation and Athletics.International Students 688899595INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.1997STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS AND ALUMNI RELATIONS.20103CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION.21107TEACHER TRAINING AND TEACHER CERTIFICATION.23109INSTITUTE FOR CO‑OPERATIVE EDUCATION.24113CONVOCATION MEDALS AND PRIZES.25119UNIVERSITY SKILLS.26123TABLE OF CONTENTS2020‑21 Concordia University Undergraduate Calendar 3
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE.31125Arts and Science.31.001126Programs and Admission Requirements.31.002127Degree Requirements.31.003130General Education.31.004134Applied Human Sciences.31.010136Biology.31.030146Chemistry and Biochemistry.31.050155Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics.31.060163Communication 90210English.31.100225Études françaises.31.110241Geography, Planning and Environment.31.130266Health, Kinesiology, and Applied nalism.31.180298Mathematics and .230324Political Science.31.240333Psychology.31.250349Religions and Cultures.31.270363Sociology and Anthropology.31.31037631.330396Adult Education (see §31.090.2)English as a Second Language (see §31.090.1)Interdisciplinary Elective Groups (see §31.170)Interdisciplinary Studies.Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality (see §31.560)Recreation and Leisure Studies (see §31.010)Southern Asia Studies (see §31.270)Teaching of English as a Second Language (see §31.090.1)Theological Studies.Urban Planning and Urban Studies (see §31.130.1)Women’s Studies (see §31.560)4 TABLE OF CONTENTS2020‑21 Concordia University Undergraduate Calendar
Co‑operative Education.31.515402Liberal Arts College.31.520403Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability.31.525407School of Irish Studies.31.530410School of Community and Public Affairs.31.540415Science College.31.550423Simone de Beauvoir Institute and Women’s Studies.31.560426JOHN MOLSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS.61433John Molson School of Business.61.10434Admission Requirements.61.20434Undergraduate Degree Programs.61.21435The Credit Core.61.22436Programs with the Institute for Co‑operative Education.61.25438General Information.61.30439John Molson School of Business Courses.61.35439Accountancy.61.40442Supply Chain and Business Technology 452International 00466Additional Program Options for Business Students.61.130470Program Options for Non‑Business Students.61.140471Special Certificate Programs.61.150472Special Programs in Accountancy.61.160473Special Program in Management.61.170473GINA CODY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE.71475Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science.71.10476BEng.71.20481Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.71.30486Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering.71.40496Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering.71.50502Aerospace Engineering.71.55507TABLE OF CONTENTS2020‑21 Concordia University Undergraduate Calendar 5
Engineering Course Descriptions.71.60511Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering.71.70540Computation Arts and Computer Science.71.80557Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Applications.71.85558Centre for Engineering in Society.71.90560Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering.
individual is a hallmark of Concordia. Quality of Life Concordia values a secure and respectful learning environment and workplace. Concordia is committed to promoting a healthy, safe and sustainable campus a
