Table of Contents
- Academic Calendar 2021-2022 (September 2021)
- I. General Information and Admissions
- 1. Welcome to Mount Allison University
- 2. Glossary of Academic Terms and Calendar of Events
- 3. Admission
- 3.1. Contact Information
- 3.2. Admission to the University
- 3.3. Minimum General Admission Requirements
- 3.4. Additional Admission Requirements
- 3.5. Notes on Entry to First-Year Courses
- 3.6. Requirements for Non-Canadian Education Systems
- 3.7. English Requirements
- 3.8. Mature Students
- 3.9. Admission with Advanced Standing
- 3.10. Transfer Students
- 3.11. Challenge for Credit
- 3.12. Visiting Students
- 3.13. Exchange Students
- 3.14. Special Circumstances
- 3.15. Graduate Studies
- 4. Fees
- 4.1. Fees and Expenses
- 4.1.1. Full-time/Part-time Enrolment - Fall and Winter terms
- 4.1.2. Tuition Fees
- 4.1.3. Overload Fees for Full-Time Students
- 4.1.4. Auditing Fees
- 4.1.5. Mail Service, Fitness Centre, and Technology and Service Fee
- 4.1.6. Student Organization Fees
- 4.1.7. Other Fees
- 4.1.8. Fieldwork and Travel: Expenses and Liability
- 4.1.9. Instructional Supplies Fees
- 4.1.10. Study Abroad and Exchange Fee
- 4.1.11. Residence, Communications and Meal Plan Fees
- 4.1.12. Mountie Money
- 4.2. Deposits for Full-Time Students
- 4.2.1. Registration Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.2. Residence Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.3. Refunds of Residence Deposits for New Students
- 4.2.4. Registration Deposits for Returning Students
- 4.2.5. Residence Deposits and Refunds for Returning Students
- 4.2.6. Registration Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
- 4.2.7. Residence Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
- 4.3. Payment of Fees
- 4.3.1. Payments and Charges
- 4.3.2. Fall and Winter Payments by Part-Time Students
- 4.3.3. Fall Payments by Full-time Students
- 4.3.4. Winter Payments by Full-time Students
- 4.3.5. Fall and Winter Payments for Students Participating in Exchange Programs
- 4.3.6. Method of Payment
- 4.3.7. Reducing the Amount of Payments
- 4.4. Late Fees and Interest Charges
- 4.5. Withdrawals and Student Accounts
- 4.1. Fees and Expenses
- 5. Financial Assistance
- 6. Co-Curricular Life
- 6.1. The Mount Allison Students' Union
- 6.2. The Argosy Weekly
- 6.3. CHMA FM
- 6.4. Motyer-Fancy Theatre
- 6.5. Residence Council
- 6.6. The Pond
- 6.7. Student Employment
- 6.8. Accommodation
- 6.9. Department of Athletics and Recreation
- 6.10. Religious Life on Campus
- 6.11. Student Life
- 6.12. Student Life Resources
- 6.12.1. Personal Counselling
- 6.12.2. Experiential Learning and Career Development
- 6.12.3. Employment
- 6.12.4. Health Services
- 6.12.5. Student Health Insurance
- 6.12.6. Dietary and Nutritional Concerns
- 6.12.7. Student Wellness
- 6.12.8. Landlord/Tenant Concerns
- 6.12.9. International Students
- 6.12.10. Student Conduct
- 6.13. Services for Students With Disabilities
- 7. General Information
- 8. Personnel
- 9. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships; Endowed Chairs; Faculty Awards
- 9.1. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships
- 9.2. Endowed Chairs
- 9.2.1. Clement Chandler Avard and Florence Sybil Avard Chair in French Language
- 9.2.2. The Walter B. Cowan Chair in Religious Studies
- 9.2.3. The Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Chair in Canadian Studies
- 9.2.4. Fred C. Manning Chair in Commerce
- 9.2.5. The Hart Almerrin Massey Chair in Philosophy
- 9.2.6. The Pickard-Bell Chair in Music
- 9.2.7. The Reverend William Purvis Chair in English Literature
- 9.2.8. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Physics
- 9.2.9. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Mathematics
- 9.2.10. The Stiles-Bennett Chair in History
- 9.2.11. The Josiah Wood Chair in Classics
- 9.2.12. The Charles and Joseph Allison Chair of English Language and Literature
- 9.3. Faculty Awards
- II. Academic Regulations
- 10. Academic Regulations
- 10.1. Communication
- 10.2. Courses of Instruction
- 10.3. Registration
- 10.3.1. Registration Procedures (Adding Courses)
- 10.3.2. Registration Deadline
- 10.3.3. Registration Deadline (Self-directed Distance Learning Courses)
- 10.3.4. Determining Year Level
- 10.3.5. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Fall and Winter terms)
- 10.3.6. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Spring/Summer term)
- 10.3.7. Repeating Courses
- 10.3.8. Auditing Courses
- 10.4. Changes in Registration and Withdrawal
- 10.5. Transfer Credits
- 10.6. Academic Integrity
- 10.7. Missed Coursework or Tests
- 10.8. Examination Regulations
- 10.8.1. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Fall and Winter terms)
- 10.8.2. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Spring/Summer term)
- 10.8.3. Viewing Examination Papers
- 10.8.4. Accommodations for Missed Final Examinations
- 10.8.5. Extended Deadlines for Completion of Course Work
- 10.8.6. Special Examinations
- 10.9. Evaluations of Student Performance
- 10.9.1. Grading Policies for Courses
- 10.9.2. Reporting of Grades
- 10.9.3. Letter Grades and their Meanings
- 10.9.4. Prerequisite Grade Requirements
- 10.9.5. Grades Excluded from GPA
- 10.9.6. Calculation of TGPA, SGPA and CGPA
- 10.9.7. Repeated Courses, SGPA and CGPA
- 10.9.8. Grade Changes
- 10.9.9. Re-evaluation of a Grade
- 10.9.10. Aegrotat Standing
- 10.9.11. Assessment of Academic Standing
- 10.9.12. Good Standing
- 10.9.13. Unsatisfactory Standing
- 10.9.14. Academic Performance Indicators
- 10.9.15. Academic Probation
- 10.9.16. Academic Suspension
- 10.9.17. Academic Dismissal
- 10.9.18. Procedures for Appeals and Re-admissions
- 10.9.19. Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal
- 10.9.20. Dean's List
- 10.10. Degree Requirements
- 10.10.1. Academic Standing and Credits Required for a Degree
- 10.10.2. Academic Residency Requirements
- 10.10.3. Degree with Distinction Requirements
- 10.10.4. Honours GPA and Overall GPA Requirements
- 10.10.5. Submitting a Thesis
- 10.10.6. Falling Short of the Honours Requirements
- 10.10.7. Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
- 10.10.8. Honours Certificate
- 10.11. Graduation and Convocation
- 10.12. Transcripts
- 10.13. Replacement/Duplicate Diplomas
- 10.14. Notification of Disclosure of Personal Information
- 10. Academic Regulations
- III. Academic Degrees, Programs and Courses
- 11. Academic Programs
- 11.1. General Regulations
- 11.2. Bachelor of Arts
- 11.2.1. Requirements for a B.A. Degree
- 11.2.2. Distribution Requirements
- 11.2.3. 3/4000 Level Courses
- 11.2.4. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
- 11.2.5. Additional Minor
- 11.2.6. Double Major
- 11.2.7. Joint Major
- 11.2.8. Honours Degree
- 11.2.9. General Degree with Three Minors
- 11.2.10. The Major as Required for the B.A.
- 11.2.11. Disciplinary Major
- 11.2.12. Interdisciplinary Major
- 11.2.13. Joint Major
- 11.2.14. Specially Approved Major
- 11.2.15. Majors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.16. Joint Majors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.17. The Minor as Required for the B.A.
- 11.2.18. Disciplinary Minor
- 11.2.19. Interdisciplinary Minor
- 11.2.20. Specially Approved Minor
- 11.2.21. Minors Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.22. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
- 11.2.23. Honours Programs Available for the B.A.
- 11.2.24. Complementary Courses and Prerequisites
- 11.3. Bachelor of Science
- 11.3.1. Requirements for a B.Sc. Degree
- 11.3.2. Distribution Requirements
- 11.3.3. Science Core
- 11.3.4. Minimum Number of Science Credits
- 11.3.5. 3/4000 Level Science Courses
- 11.3.6. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
- 11.3.7. Additional Minor
- 11.3.8. Double Major
- 11.3.9. Joint Major
- 11.3.10. Honours Degree
- 11.3.11. General Degree with Three Minors
- 11.3.12. Courses which Qualify as Science Credits
- 11.3.13. The Major As Required for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.14. Disciplinary Major
- 11.3.15. Interdisciplinary Major
- 11.3.16. Joint Major
- 11.3.17. Specially Approved Major
- 11.3.18. Majors available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.19. Joint Majors available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.20. The Minor as Required for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.21. Disciplinary Minor
- 11.3.22. Interdisciplinary Minor
- 11.3.23. Specially Approved Minor
- 11.3.24. Minors Available for the B.Sc.
- 11.3.25. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
- 11.3.26. Honours Programs Available for the B.Sc.
- 11.4. Master of Science
- 11.5. Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.1. Primary Objective
- 11.5.2. Requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce Degree
- 11.5.3. Distribution Requirements
- 11.5.4. 3/4000 Level Courses
- 11.5.5. Commerce Degree Core Requirements
- 11.5.6. Commerce Electives on the Bachelor of Commerce Degree
- 11.5.7. The Minor as Required for the Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.8. Elective Credits
- 11.5.9. Honours Programs Available for the Bachelor of Commerce
- 11.5.10. Commerce with Honours
- 11.5.11. Commerce with Honours in Economics
- 11.5.12. Commerce - Aviation offered in conjunction with MFC Training
- 11.5.13. Major from Other Disciplines
- 11.5.14. Transferring to Commerce
- 11.6. Bachelor of Music
- 11.7. Bachelor of Fine Arts
- 11.8. Certificate of Bilingualism/ Certificat De Bilinguisme
- 11.9. Undergraduate Certificates
- 11.10. Pre-Professional Requirements
- 11.11. International Programs
- 11.12. University Special Topics Courses
- 12. Programs and Courses of Instruction
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Arts
- Art History
- Aviation
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Canadian Public Policy
- Canadian Studies
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Cognitive Science
- Commerce/Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies
- Community Engaged Learning
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Drama Studies
- Economics
- English Literatures
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Experiential Learning
- Fine Arts/Pierre Lassonde School of Fine Arts
- French Studies
- Geography
- Geography and Environment
- German Studies
- Greek
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- International Economics and Business
- International Relations
- Japanese Studies
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages and Literatures
- Museum and Curatorial Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics/Frank McKenna School of PPE
- Physics
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Science
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Spanish Studies
- University Special Topic Courses
- Visual and Material Culture
- Women's and Gender Studies
- Certificate Programs
- Certificate in Biopsychology
- Certificate in Canadian Arts and Culture
- Certificate in Community Engaged Learning
- Certificates in Data Science
- Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Certificate in Foundations of Health
- Certificate in Social Research Methodologies
- Certificate in Theatre Arts
- Certificate in Visual Literacy and Culture
- 11. Academic Programs
- Index
- I. General Information and Admissions
Note: The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.
Note: Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.
Introduction to Indigenous Studies
This course is an introduction to the diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada and the Maritimes. Topics include: Indigenous studies as a discipline, world views, societies, cultures, politics, colonization, decolonization, survivance and re-storying. It emphasizes Indigenous authors and voices and introduces principles and practices of cross-cultural communication and relationships. A key objective of the course is for students to explore, through increased skills and knowledge, their motivations, positioning, and goals in pursuing Indigenous Studies. (Format: Lecture/Experiential Learning 3 Hours) (Exclusion: UNST 1991 Introduction to Indigenous Studies)
Special Topic in Indigenous Studies
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the appropriate Dean. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 1991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)
Introduction to Mi'kmaq Language (mÍkmawÍsimk)
Prereq: 3 credits from INDG 1001, CANA 1001, CANA 1011; or permission of the Program Director
This course provides an introduction to Mi'kmaq language for students with no or minimal knowledge of Mi'kmaq. Students will explore the connections between land, place, culture, and language while learning vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns both orally and through writing. This course will help students understand the importance of Mi'kmaq not only as a language but as a window to a vibrant culture. (Format: Lecture 3 hours) (Exclusion: INDG 2991 Introduction to Mi'kmaq Language)
Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Canada
Prereq: 3 credits from CANA 1001, 1011, INDG 1001; or permission of the Program Director
This course will explore contemporary issues facing Indigenous peoples within Canada with a focus on the current and continuing processes of colonialism, resistance, resurgence, and survivance. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with CANA 2501 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)
Indigenous Canada: a Historical Survey
Prereq: 3 credits from CANA 1001, 1011, INDG 1001; or permission of the Program Director
This course explores the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada with a focus on the processes of colonialism, resistance, resurgence, and survivance. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with CANA 2801 and HIST 2801 and may therefore count as three credits in any of the three disciplines.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Prereq: 3 credits from BIOL 1001, GENS 1401, INDG 1001; or permission of the Department
This course investigates the ways in which Indigenous scientific knowledge and ways of knowing and Western scientific knowledge and ways of knowing complement one another. It discusses Indigenous research methodologies and considerations. Students also learn from Mi'kmaq and/or Wolastoqiyik Elder(s). [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with GENS 2881 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Integrated Lecture/ Laboratory 3 Hours)
Special Topic in Indigenous Studies
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the appropriate Dean. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 2991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)
Mi'kma'ki
Prereq: 6 credits from CANA 1001, 1011, INDG 1001; or 6 credits from CANA/INDG 2501, CANA/HIST/INDG 2801; or permission of the Program Director
This course explores Mi'kma'ki from an interdisciplinary perspective. Topics include: Indigenous history, geographies, politics, language, stories, and culture in the Atlantic region, Mi'kmaw philosophy and ethics, as well as the politics of self-government among various Mi'kmaq, Abenaki, and Wolastoqiyik communities. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with CANA 3111 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline. Note 2: Students who have taken a previous version of CANA 3111 require Program Director permission to register in CANA 3111 Mi'kma'ki.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)
Aboriginal Political and Legal Issues
Prereq: 6 credits from CANA 1001, 1011, INDG 1001; or 6 credits from CANA/INDG 2501, CANA/HIST/INDG 2801; or permission of the Program Director
This course explores political and legal issues that are integral to the examination and understanding of Aboriginal rights and relationships with the Settler State. Topics include: the politics of genocide and colonization and de-colonization, self-determination, gender, identity, land claims, court decisions, and international law and borders.[Note 1: This course is cross-listed with CANA 3501 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: CANA 4111)
The Indian Act: Law, Policy, and First Nations
Prereq: INDG 1001 and 3 credits from INDG at the 2000 level; or 6 credits from CANA 1001, 1011, and 3 credits from CANA at the 2000 level; or 6 credits from HIST at the 2000 level; CANA/HIST/INDG 2801 recommended; or permission of the Program Director
This course will focus on the origins, evolution, contemporaneity of Canada's Indian Act and policies. Emphasis will be placed on First Nations resistance and survivance as well as efforts to overturn these colonial acts and policies through time. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with CANA 3821 and HIST 3821 and may therefore count as three credits in any of the three disciplines.] (Format: Lecture 3 hours)
Indigenous Canada: Hist. Perspectives Canadian First Peoples
Prereq: INDG 1001 and 3 credits from INDG at the 2000 level; or 6 credits from CANA 1001, 1011, and 3 credits from CANA at the 2000 level; or 6 credits from HIST at the 2000 level; CANA/HIST/INDG 2801 recommended; or permission of the Program Director
This course will focus on the history of Indigenous people in Canada with a focus on debates within Indigenous history surrounding events, peoples, memory, de/colonialism, resurgence, survivance, and re-storying. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with CANA 3831 and HIST 3831 and may therefore count as three credits in any of the three disciplines.] (Format: Lecture 3 hours)
Borderlands
Prereq: 6 credits from CANA, HIST, INDG at the 1/2000 level; or permission of the Program Director
This course explores Indigenous and Settler interactions, resistance, resurgence, and survivance along and amidst frontiers, borders, and borderlands. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with CANA 3841 and HIST 3841 and may therefore count as three credits in any of the three disciplines.] (Format: Seminar 3 hours)
Indigenous Peoples: Ecology, Science and Technology
Prereq: 3 credits from BIOL 1001, GENS 1401; GENS/INDG 2881; or permission of the Department
This course explores the dynamic historic relationship between different groups of Indigenous People and their environments and teaches students how variation in natural resource use among Indigenous groups has resulted in different ecological impacts, scientific developments, and technological innovations. The course emphasizes sustainability, environmental manipulation, and the important contribution of Traditional Ecological Knowledge to the global knowledge base. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with GENS 3881 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Integrated Lecture/Laboratory 3 Hours) (Exclusion: 18/FA GENS 3991 Indigenous Peoples: Ecology)
Special Topic in Indigenous Studies
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the appropriate Dean. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)
Indigenous Canada: Advanced Topics
Prereq: INDG 1001 and 3 credits from INDG at the 2/3000 level; or 6 credits from CANA 1001, 1011, and 6 credits from CANA at the 2/3000 level; or third-year standing and 6 credits from HIST at the 3000 level; CANA/INDG 2501 and CANA/HIST/INDG 2801 recommended; or permission of the program director
This course will focus on specific topics in transcolonial-border Indigenous history. Theoretical concepts such as re-storying and survivance are used to explore topics that may include treaties, borders, state policy, violence, resistance, missionization, and performance. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with CANA 4101 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Lecture 3 hours)
Seminar in Environmental Issues: Indigenous Perspectives
Prereq: GENS/INDG 2881; GENS/INDG 3881; or permission of the Department
This course explores environmental issues associated with Indigenous People in North America throughout history. The course involves consultations with local Mi'kmaq and/or Wolastoqiyik communities, organizations, and/or individuals to identify important environmental concerns in the present day. It emphasizes and develops science communication skills. Students undertake independent studies with focus on knowledge gathered through consultations and literature review. [Note 1: This course is cross-listed with GENS 4881 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.] (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: 19/WI GENS 4991 Environmental Issues: Indigenous Perspectives)
Independent Study in Indigenous Studies
This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor is required. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)
Independent Study in Indigenous Studies
This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program is required. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Independent Study)
Special Topic in Indigenous Studies
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the appropriate Dean. Note 3: Students may register for INDG 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)