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Handbook
WelcometoScience!
Dearnewstudent,
WelcometotheFacultyof
Science at the University of
Regina. You are embarking on an
excitingtimeinyourlifeandIam
pleased that you have chosen us
toshareinthejourney.
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Iwishyouthebestofsuccessinyourstudies,andIlook
forwardtohandingyourdiplomatoyouinafewyearstime.
Sincerely,
Dr.DanielGagnon
Dean,FacultyofScience
FacultyofScienceFacultyandStaff
GradGala2011
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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
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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Program: Aprescribedsetofcoursesleadingtoadegree,
certificateordiploma.
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BachelorsDegree
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
(3hours/wk).
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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)
SaskatchewanInstituteofAppliedScienceTechnology
(SIAST)
http://www.siast.sk.ca/
18664674278
LakelandCollege
http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/
18006616490
LethbridgeCollege
http://www.lethbridgecollege.ca/
18005720103
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Agriculture
ChiropracticMedicine
Dentistry
Medicine
Nutrition
OccupationalTherapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
PhysicalTherapy
VeterinaryMedicine
Furtherinformationregardingpreprofessionalprogramscanbe
found in Section 19 of the 20122013 University of Regina
UndergraduateCalendarandCourseCatalog.
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StudentsinterestedinProfessionalProgramsareencouragedto
considerthat,duetothecompetitivenatureoftheseprograms,
veryfewapplicantsaregrantedadmissionontheirfirstattempt.
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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.
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)
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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
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)
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
**IfyouareworkingwithStudentLoans,aStudyPermit,
StudentVisa,orScholarship,youmayberequiredtotakea
minimumnumberofcredithours.
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AccessStudentEmail
AllstudentsaregivenaUofRemailaccount.
Tofindyourusername,gototheComputingServicesWebsite:
http://www.uregina.ca/is/
Then,clickonFindUsername&Passwordinthegreyboxon
therighthandsideofthepage.
Youwillneedtoenteryourstudentnumberandbirthdate.
Youwillbegivenyourusernameandemailpassword.
Fromthispage,youwillalsobeableto:
changeyourpassword
forwardyouremailtoanotheraccount
accessthewebmailinterface
Ifyouhavetroublewithyouremailaccount,pleasecontact
ITServices(ED549)5854685.
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TuitionandFees
AccountinformationisavailableonURSelfService(seepg59).
Youmayalsopayyourfeesonlinethroughthissystem.
Youmaypayyourfeesorinquireaboutyourbalanceowingin
personatFinancialServices(AH205)5854123.
PhotoIDCards
TogetyourphotoIDcard,bringgovernmentissuedphotoIDto
theRegistrarsOffice(AH210)onceyouhaveregisteredinyour
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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
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.
LetterGrades
WWithdrawal(neutralgrade)
PPass
FFail
NPnopaper(incomplete)
=
40%
XFAcademicMisconduct(Penalty) =
0%
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UnderstandingyourGPA
Your UGPA is the average you will see when you log in to UR
SelfServiceandviewyourunofficialtranscript.
YoumustmaintainaminimumUGPAof60%tomaintainGood
AcademicStanding(seepg.38).
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.
3. Addthequalitypointsforallincludedcourses.
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AcademicStandingRegulations
Studentrecordsarereviewedattheendofeverysemesterfor
AcademicStanding.
Youmustmaintainaminimum60%UGPAinorderto
remain in Good Academic Standing, and a minimum
65%PGPAandMGPAinordertograduate.
AcademicProbation(AP)
Studentsonprobationaregiven24.0credithourstoraisetheir
UGPA to the minimum requirement (60%). Faculties may
imposeadditionalconditions.Contactyouracademicprogram
advisorifyouhavequestionsregardingAcademicProbation.
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RequirementtoDiscontinue(RTD)FacultyLevel
Studentswhofailmorethan50%oftheircredithoursinasingle
semesterwillreceivealetterofacademicadvisement.
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AcademicIntegrity
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AcademicIntegrity
(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:
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.
TograduateatSpringConvocation(June),youmustapplyby:
November30(Fallsemestercompletion)or,
January31(Wintersemestercompletion)
TograduateatFallConvocation(October),youmustapplyby:
July31
http://www.uregina.ca/convocation/forms/pdf/ApplicationFor
Graduation.pdf
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Preparation
1. BookmarktheRegistrationWebpage:
www.uregina.ca/compserv/postcard/
URSelfServiceisavailable24/7,exceptfordailyupdateswhich
occurfrom9:00ato9:15a.
IfyouencounterproblemsinURSelfService,youmaycontact
theScienceStudentServicesOfficeorITServices.
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RegistrationShortChecklist
CheckyourregistrationTimeTicketandHolds.
ReviewyourProgramOutline.
Decidehowmanycoursesyouwishtotakeintheupcoming
semester.
Makealistofcoursesthat,ifavailable,youdliketotakein
theupcomingsemester.
Startingwiththemostimportant,searchforthecourseand
pencil it into your schedule worksheet. (Be sure to keep
trackofFinalExamdatesandCRNnumbers.)
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.
Timeticket:
The date that you are allowed to register for classes for the
upcomingsemester.
Tocheckyourtimeticket:
1. LogintoURSelfService(seepg.59).
2. ClickonRegistration.
3. ClickonCheckyourRegistrationStatus.
4. SelectaTerm.
5. LookatyourTimeticket.
6. Checktoseethatyoudonothaveanyholdspreventing
registration.
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StudentHolds
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).
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ProgramOutlines
IfpursuingaBachelorsdegree,yourprogramoutlinewilllist40
courses that you must complete to meet the requirements for
Graduation.
TheprogramoutlinesforScienceprogramscanbefoundinthe
UniversityofReginaUndergraduateCalendar&CourseCatalog
inSection16,orontheScienceStudentServiceswebsite.
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.
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
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).
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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.
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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
2. LogintoURSelfService.
3. ClickonStudentServices.
4. ClickonRegistration.
5. ClickonSearchforClasses.
8. ClickonClassSearch.
ClickonViewCatalogEntryfor:
Coursedescription
Prerequisites
ClickontheCourseTitlefor:
Availability
Restrictions
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Youwillneedthe
CRN
toregisterinthe
course.
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CourseRegistrationNumber(CRN):
Auniquenumberassignedtoeachsectionofacourseandeach
lab.Keeptrackofthisnumberforthecourseyouhaveselected
foreaseinregistration.
TheDATEandTIMEoftheFinalExam forthecourse
islistedbeneaththelecturedatesandtimes.
MakesurethatyourFinalExam
datesandtimesdonotconflict!
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Ifacoursehasalabcomponent,youmustregisterforboththe
courseandthelabatthesametime.
Labs:
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HowtoAddorDropCourses
2. ClickonCheckyourRegistrationStatus.
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:
2. ClickonConfirmationofEnrolment.
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ToDropacourse:
1. ScrolldowntoCurrentSchedule.
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.
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RestrictionsandErrors
After you have clicked on Submit Changes, you may see the
message:
RegistrationAddErrors
Ifyoufeelthattheregistrationerrorisincorrect,pleasecontact
theScienceStudentServicesOffice.
Torequestpermission:
2. TalktotheInstructororDepartmentHeadasindicated
andaskforpermission.Theymustsignthisformforan
overridetobeapplied.
4. GotoCheckyourregistrationstatusregularlytosee
ifthepermissionhasbeengranted.
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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.
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StudentSupportResources
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ScienceStudentServices
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.
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
WhoisleadingtheSIsessions?SIsessionsareledbySIleaders
who are undergraduate students with outstanding academic
andcommunicationskills.
HowdostudentsbenefitfromSI?Studentsregularlyattending
SI sessions better master the course content, save time
studying,andaremorelikelytoearnhighergrades.
Averagecoursegradesforstudentsin20112012
72
71
Grade
70
69
68
67
66
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Testimonialsfromstudents:
SIisusefulinansweringquestionsIhaveregardingtheclass.
Insteadofmemorizing,Iunderstandandapplyconcepts.
Ionlystartedattendingattheendofthecourse,whichwasa
hugemistake.IwishIwouldhavegonealotearlier.
WhichcourseshaveSI?WeregularofferSIforBIOC220,BIOL
100,BIOL101,CHEM104,CHEM105,CHEM140,CS110,GEOL
102, MATH 103, MATH 110, MATH 122, MATH 213, PHYS 109,
PHYS119,STAT100,andSTAT160.
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.
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:
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.
Especiallyrecommendedtohelpyougetstarted:
ChoosingorReEvaluatingyourCareerDirection
SeetheCareerCentrewebsitefordates×.
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10ReasonstovisittheCareerCentre
1. Helpchoosinganacademicmajor/careerpath
2. Reevaluatingyourcareerdirection
3. Explorecareersandjobfuturesindifferentfields
4. Resumeandinterviewpreparation
5. CareerDevelopmentworkshops
6. Coopeducation/internships(combinestudiesandwork
experience)
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
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.
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
MobileCrisisLine(afterhours):
(306)5255333
Location:
RiddellCentre(RC)Rm251
Phone:
(306)5854491
website:
http://www.uregina.ca/student/counselling/index.html
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StudentAwardsandFinancialAid
Therearehundredsofscholarshipsandawardsthatyoumaybe
eligible for, some based on area of study, some based on
academicachievement,andsomebasedonfinancialneed.
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.
Location:
RiddellCentre(RC)Rm221
Phone:
(306)5868811
Fax:
(306)5868812
email:
contactus@ursu.ca
website:
www.ursu.ca
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URInternational&StudyAbroad
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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Notes
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Contact
us for
further
information
Questions?
FacultyofScienceStudentServices
LB238,UniversityofRegina
(306)5854199
science@uregina.ca
www.uregina.ca/science/index.php?page=studentservices/home