University CollegeCOURSE SELECTION WORKSHOP

2015-2016Humanities/Social Science/Commerce

Overview of Session

1. Introduction

2. Materials for choosing courses

3. Steps to choosing courses

4. Important Dates

5. Registration & Fees

6. Keys to Success

Materials for choosing courses

On the Arts & Science website:www.artsci.utoronto.ca

1. New Students site2. Academic Calendar3. Registration Instructions and

Timetable

Materials for Choosing Courses

1. New Students website

www.artsci.utoronto.ca/newstudents

HomeWelcome GuideCalendarFASt Answers

Next Steps Course Selection

Program Information list of all programs and 1st year required

courses

Materials for Choosing Courses

2. The Calendar www.artsci.utoronto.ca

Programs and Courses Example: Anthropology

Important Notices Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters Code of Student Conduct Grading Practices Policy Policy on Official Correspondence with Students

Important Dates Drop deadlines

Student Services & Resources Degree Requirements

Breadth Requirements

Rules and Regulations LWD, CR/NCR, GPA etc.

Course Description example

PHY131H1 Introduction to Physics I

A first university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Topics include, classical kinematics & dynamics, momentum, energy, force, friction, work, power, angular momentum, oscillations, fluids, viscosity.

Prerequisite: MCV4U Calculus and Vectors/MHF4U Functions & Calculus

Corequisite: MAT135H1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1

Exclusion: PHY151H1

Recommended Preparation: SPH4U Physics and SCH4U Chemistry

Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course

Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

Course

code

Course title

Course Description

Lists courses with similar course content. If you have taken a

course listed as an exclusion, then you can’t take PHY131H1 for credit

Lists courses you must have completed before you can

take PHY131H1Lists courses that must be taken concurrently with

PHY131H1

PHY = Departmental Identifier

First digit indicates year levelY = 1.0 credit, H = 0.5 credit

Campus code indicator. 1 = course offered on the St. George campus

Lists courses that are recommended by the Department as pre-requisites or co-

requisites for PHY131H1, but not required

Materials for Choosing Courses

3. Registration Instructions & Timetable

www.artsci.utoronto.ca

Quick Links Timetable Listings Important dates

Registration Instructions Detailed instructions on choosing your courses Explanation of codes, wait lists, how to use ROSI Fees information

Timetable listings Evening courses 1st Year Seminars Courses not offered *Map and Building Codes*

Timetable example : CHM138H1

‘H’ indicates 0.5 credit

A general location on campus is provided for first-year courses to assist you in

planning your academic timetable. Avoid back-to-back East/West classes as it is

difficult to travel across campus in the 10 minute interval between classes

‘F’ section code indicates course takes place in First

Term – Sept. to Dec. Some courses will offer a waitlist option if the meeting

section is filled. A ‘Y’ indicator means that a waitlist function

is available on ROSI (A) Indicates that the Practical (lab) Meeting Section takes place in alternate weeks, not every week. This may allow you to create a more “efficient” timetable by selecting a Practical Meeting Section for a first-year science course

that will alternate - in the same time slot - with a Practical Meeting Section in another first-year science course. e.g. CHM138H1 (F) P0201 (Tues. 2:10-5:00) will alternate with

BIO120H1 (F) P0202 (Tues. 1:30-4:30). ( Refer to Timetable for more details. )

Enrolment Indicators and Controls give access to a course to specific

groups of students for specific times and some courses – those with ‘E’

Enrolment Indicators cannot be added via ROSI/SWS

Meeting Section codes correspond to specific time

slots e.g. Lecture L0201 takes place on Tues. (‘T’), Thurs.

(‘R’) and Fri (‘F’), from 12:10 till 1:00 p.m. (Classes begin

10 minutes after the hour and end on the hour.) Practical

(lab) P0401 takes place on (‘R’) Thurs. from 2:10 till 5:00 p.m.

Several Lecture, Practical and Tutorial Meeting Sections to choose from. You

must choose one of each type if offered

(not every course will offer Practical and Tutorial Meeting

Sections)

Timetable – Section codes

September ------------------------------- December January

------------------------------------------ AprilH Course Code (0.5 credit)

F Section Code = First Term

H Course Code (0.5 credit)

S Section Code = Second Term

Y Course Code (1.0 credit)

F Section Code = First Term

Y Course Code (1.0 credit)

S Section Code = Second Term

Y Course Code (1.0 credit)

Y Section Code = Full ‘Year’ (Sept. – April)

H Course Code (0.5 credit)

Y Section Code = Full ‘Year’ (Sept. – April)

More Timetable Examples HIS103Y1Y

Notes re: 100-series courses, tutorials etc. Link to Calendar description Enrollment Indicator and Control info + link to explanations

RLG100Y1Y No Enrollment controls Tutorial listed with Lecture hours

EAS100Y1Y Special instructions for language courses

ECO100Y1Y Note for Commerce sections No mention of tutorials in timetable, but they are

listed in the Calendar description when you go to the link

9 Steps to choosing your courses

1.Review Degree requirements2.Review Subject POSt/program options3.Find your 1st year required courses4.Consider your elective options5.Check course descriptions in the Calendar6.Check course information in the Timetable7.Create a list of courses and schedule with

back up choices8.Check the A&S website for any updates9.Enroll on ROSI

Step 1: Review Degree RequirementsCombination

of full and half credits.

No time limit for the

completion of a degree

There are limits on the number

of 100-level courses that

can be used for credit towards

your degreeSubject POSts (Programs Of Study) are the focus of your

degree and you should select a

combination of first-year courses that will give you the option to enter

several different Subject POSts at the end of your first year

of study

You have the option of completing either:

one Specialist program (9.0 to 17.5 credits)

or two Major programs

(6.0 to 8.0 credits each) or

one Major program (6.0 to 8.0 credits)

plustwo Minor programs

(4.0 credits each)

You can complete more than the “minimum” number of

Subject POSts. You can select up to 3 Subject POSts with a maximum of 2 large Subject

POSts ( e.g. Majors or Specialists).

Breadth Requirements are “exit” requirements – they

don’t have to be completed in your first year of study but are required for the completion of

your degree.

The CGPA determines your academic status (e.g. In Good Standing, On

Academic Probation etc.) and your eligibility to graduate. Grades in the low-to-mid 60’s would provide a CGPA in the

1.85 range.

Students admitted after

September 2010 do NOT complete the Distribution Requirement

Breadth Requirement

Must take at least 4.0 credits from the following categories:take at least 4.0 credits from the following categories:

1. Creative and Cultural Representations (CCR)2. Thought, Belief and Behaviour (TBB)3. Society and Its Institutions (SII)4. Living Things and their Environment (LTE)5. The Physical and Mathematical Universes (PMU) Credits must be either:

a) 1.0 credit in each of 4 of the 5 categories; orb) 1.0 credit in each of 3 of the 5 categories and 0.5 in each

of the other 2 categories

**Commerce students must complete at least 1.0 FCE from Category 1

**Other restrictions/rules also exist (see Calendar – ‘Degree Requirements’)

Note the specific

requirement for Commerce

Students

Step 2: Review Subject POSt (Program Of Study) Options

Most Subject POSts have one or more required first-year courses.

Select your combination of 5.0 first-year credits carefully to ensure that you will have a

variety of Subject POSt options at the end of your first year of

study.

Start with the listing of Subject POSt options on the New Students

website under ‘Course Selection’

More detailed Subject POSt information,

including first- year required courses,

can be found in the Calendar.

Step 3: Review Program Descriptions in Calendar to determine Required 1st Year courses

Economics Major (Arts program) This is a limited enrolment program. Space permitting, students who request the program and obtain at least the specified mark(s) in the required course(s) will be eligible to enroll. Achieving these marks does not necessarily guarantee admission to the program in a given year.

Required courses and grades for program enrolment: (ECO100Y1 with a final mark of at least 67%, or ECO105Y1 with a final

mark of at least 80%), ANDMAT133Y1 with a final mark of at least 63%, or(MAT135H1 with a final mark of at least 60% and MAT136H1 with a final mark of at least 60%), orMAT137Y1 with a final mark of at least 55%, or MAT157Y1 with a final mark of at least 55%.

Program Course Requirements: 7 full courses or their equivalent First Year (2.0 FCE): ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1; MAT133Y1/(MAT135H1,MAT136H1)/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1

Symbols in the Calendar:

/ means ‘OR’

; , + ( ) & all mean ‘AND’

Review Program Descriptions in Calendar to determine Required 1st Year courses:

Peace, Conflict and Justice Studies

1. HIS103Y1/ECO100Y1/105Y1;2. (PSY100H1+220H1)/SOC101Y1;3. POL208Y1 (optional in 1st year)

International Relations (Trinity College program)1. ECO100Y/105Y1; 2. HIS103Y1 or TRN 150Y1/151Y1 or two of

VIC181H1, 183H1, 184H1, 185H13. One introductory modern language

course or MAT133Y/137Y1 (for specialist)-See additional notes listed

English 1. 4.0 FCEs2. Recommended: 1.0 100-series ENG =

ENG140Y1/ENG150Y3. ENG 200-level (optional)

Ethics, Society and Law (Trinity College program)

1. 3.0 FCEs selected from 100-level courses that count under the Faculty’s Breadth Requirement as Category 2 or 3

*expected required average grade of B

Sociology

1. SOC101Y1 or (SOC102H1+SOC103H1)

with a minimum grade/average grade of 65%

Example of First-Year Course Selection based on Program interests:

Courses Programs

1. HIS103Y1Y PCJ, IR, ESL

2. ENG150Y1Y ENG

3. SOC101Y1Y (SOC102H + SOC103H)

PCJ, ESL, SOC

4. ECO100Y1Y/ECO105Y ESL, IR

5. Elective

Step 4: Consider Elective Course Options1. Courses that can help fulfill the Breadth

Requirement:• The required courses for your programs of interest

will fulfill some of your breadth requirement.

• You don’t have to complete the Breadth requirement in 1st year, but it can be a good opportunity to take an elective course in a category you need

Step 4: Consider Elective Course Options

Breadth Requirement options First Year Foundations Courses199 SeminarsCourses from the Calendar

(examples):BR=1

ABS201Y (BR1+3) – Aboriginal StudiesCLA160H- Intro to ClassicsCLA232H – Greek CultureCLA233H – Roman CultureENG – EnglishFAH101H – Fine Art HistoryCIN105Y– Film studiesLANGUAGESHMU111H – Music and SocietyMUS111H – History of W. MusicMUS206H – The World of OperaMUS321H – The Beatles

BR= 4

Anthropology -(ANT100Y, BR= 3+4)Biology – (EEB214H)Environment - (ENV200H)Forest Conservation – (FOR200H)Geography - (GGR101H)

BR=5 Courses for non-science students:

Astronomy - (AST101H, 201H)Computer Science - (CSC104H)Earth Sciences - (ESS103H/104H/105H/205H) Geography - (GGR100H) Physics (PHY100H, PHY101H, PHY201H, PHY205H)Statistics – (STA201H)

Step 4: Consider Elective Course Options

1. Courses that can help fulfill the Breadth Requirement:

• The required courses for your programs of interest will fulfill some of your breadth requirement.

• You don’t have to complete the Breadth requirement in 1st year, but it can be a good opportunity to take an elective course in a category you need

2. Small class experiences – 199 courses, FLCs, Foundational Year Programs, eg. UC One

• These are unique opportunities only available in your 1st year, including a chance to get to know your professor - each class usually has no more than 25 students

• 199 courses are designed to help fulfill the breadth requirement and you should ideally choose one in a category that is different from your main programs of interest

3. Skills development courses – e.g. writing courses and languages:

• Courses such as Effective Writing (ENG100H1) or Writing Essays (INI103H1) can help build skills that will be valuable for other courses you take

• U. of T. offers over 40 different languages to learn

4. Introductory courses that will give you additional Subject POSt options:

• It is important to have several options for Subject POSts at the end of 1st year in case your first choice is not what you expected or you do not achieve the grade needed to enter the program

• Taking an additional introductory course allows you to explore other interests you may have

5. Explore something that wasn’t available in high school or that may help towards future goals:

• The advantage of being at a university as large as U. of T. is the huge selection of courses

• Professional programs (medicine, law, social work etc.) generally focus on marks and not program choices, but may suggest some courses to take during your undergraduate years

Step 4: Consider Elective Course Options

Example of First-Year Course Selection based on Program interests:

Courses Programs

1. HIS103Y1Y PCJ, IR, ESL

2. ENG150Y1Y ENG

3. SOC101Y1Y (SOC102H + SOC103H)

PCJ, ESL, SOC

4. ECO100Y1Y/ECO105Y ESL, IR

5. Elective : LTE199Y1 (BR=4)

Step 5: Review Course Descriptions and Course Prerequisites in the Arts and Science Calendar

PHY131H1 Introduction to Physics I

A first university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Topics include, classical kinematics & dynamics, momentum, energy, force, friction, work, power, angular momentum, oscillations, fluids, viscosity.

Prerequisite: MCV4U Calculus and Vectors/MHF4U Functions & Calculus

Corequisite: MAT135H1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1

Exclusion: PHY151H1

Recommended Preparation: SPH4U Physics and SCH4U Chemistry

Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course

Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

Make sure you check all

Exclusions, Pre-requisites, Co-requisites for all courses

you plan to take

Step 6: Check to ensure you have all the information from the Timetable

Ensure you have checked instructions at the beginning of the section for any that apply to you

Make sure you understand any

Enrolment Indicators and Controls

Example of First-Year Course Selection based on Program interests:

1. ECO100Y1Y, L5101 * BR =32. HIS103Y1Y, L0101 * BR =33. ENG150Y1Y, L0201 * BR =14. SOC101Y1Y, L0101 * BR=35. LTE199Y1Y, L0101 * BR =4

Program options at the end of 1st year:1. Peace, Conflict, Justice – SPE/MAJ, Joint - SPE2. Int’l Relations – MAJ3. History – SPE/MAJ/MIN4. English – SPE/MAJ/MIN5. Sociology – SPE/MAJ/MIN6. Ethics, Society, Law – MAJ7. Employment Relations – SPE/MAJ8. Canadian Studies – SPE/MAJ 9. and more…..

Step 7: Create a Weekly Schedule: September 2015 – April 2016

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

ENG150YL0101

ENG150YL0101

*alternate* TBB199H1F

L0282/L028311:00-12:00

ENG150YL0101 (t)

12:00-1:00

LTE199Y1YL0121

“Plants as We See Them”

SOC101YL0101

SOC101YT0405

1:00-2:00

2:00-3:00

HIS103YL0101

HIS103YL0101

*alternate* PMU199H1S

L02913:00-4:00

*alternate* XBC199Y1

L0241“Life and Death in the Solar System

4:00-5:00

5:00-6:00

6:00-9:00

ECO100YL5101

 

Rotman Commerce :1st Year required courses

1. ECO100Y (67%)2. MAT133Y (63%)3. RSM100Y (67%)4. Elective - Breadth requirement course

(BR=1)5. Elective (Alternate program

requirement?)

_____________________________________

MAT133Y1/(MAT135H1+MAT136H1)/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1?

Example of First-Year Course Selection based on Program interests: Rotman Commerce

1. ECO100Y1Y * BR =32. MAT133Y1Y * BR = none 2. RSM100Y1Y * BR = none3. SOC102H+SOC103H * BR =34. GGR100H + GGR101H * BR =5 + 4

Program options at the end of 1st year:1. Commerce - SPE2. Economics – SPE/MAJ/MIN3. Geography – SPE/MAJ/MIN4. Sociology – SPE/MAJ/MIN5. Peace & Conflict Studies – SPE/MAJ6. Criminology – SPE/MAJ7. Employment Relations – SPE/MAJ8. Contemporary Asian Studies – MAJ/MIN 9. and more…..

Step 7: Plan and Record Course Preferences – Another Example

List your 5.0 credits in order of priority. You select all of your First

Term, Second Term and Full Session courses when you log on

to ROSI at your assigned start time.

Make timetabling easier by scheduling the 1st choice of

Lecture/Practical/Tutorial Meeting Sections for all 5.0 credits before attempting to schedule 2nd or 3rd

choice “back-up” meeting sections for each course.

Try to select 2nd and 3rd choice “back-up” Meeting Sections in the event that your first choice of Lecture/Practical/Tutorial is filled. Ensure that these “back-up”

options do not create timetable conflicts or back-to-back East/West difficultiesChoose alternate courses

in the event that you cannot obtain a space in

one of your first 5.0 preferred courses

Courses selected to

meet the first- year

requirements for entry to

your preferred Subject POSts

Elective courses selected to fulfill

additional breadth

requirements; provide

alternate/back-up program options;

allow for the acquisition of new skills etc.

You may take 200-level (second year) courses in your first year of study

provided that you have the appropriate background (prerequisites, corequisites etc.) but 200-level courses are generally more difficult and demanding than 100-

level courses

Another Sample First Term Timetable

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri9:00 – 10:00

10:00 – 11:00

11:00 – 12:00 SPA100Y1Y T0303East

PMU199H1FL0341

11:00 – 1:00

SPA100Y1YT0303East

12:00 – 1:00

1:00 – 2:00 ENG140Y1YT0201East

2:00 – 3:00ENG140Y1Y

L0201East

2:00 – 4:003:00 – 4:00 HIS102Y1Y

L0101Central

HIS102Y1YL0101

Central

4:00 – 5:00

5:00 – 6:00

6:00 – 8:00 SPA100Y1YL5101East

6:00-8:00

SOC102H1F L5101Central6:00-8:00

SOC103H1SL5101Central6:00-8:00

Blank ‘Weekly Schedule’ forms are provided in

Timetable

Step 8: Check Faculty Website for Changes to Timetable Listings Prior to Course Enrolment

Check the Faculty of Arts and Science’s timetable website periodically to see if there have been any changes made to the time or

location of classes you wish to enroll in

Sometimes there are time

changes and/or

cancellations

o

Step 9 (Last step!): Logon to ROSI/ACORN

www.rosi.utoronto.ca

Also known as SWS

First time users: PIN is your date of birth format: yymmdd

Check Course Selection Start TimeJuly 24th

Update your personal information

Check to be sure your ‘mail. utoronto.ca’ address is listed on ROSI

Enrol & Manage: Coursesto choose your courses

Enter a course code

Choose sections

Review your cart

A note: Adding 1st

Year Seminars

ROSI – Important Dates(Registration Handbook & Timetable)

July 24 – Check start time for first year students

July 30 – Course enrolment begins for first year students

July 31 (6 am) – Seminar courses open to all (except those that have college membership as an additional enrolment control—see Timetable)

Aug. 7 (6 am) – “P” enrolment control removed

Aug. 6, 11, 13 & Sept. 11– No course enrolment on ROSI

Aug. 7 – Sept. 27 – Open course enrolment period for F/Y section code courses

Aug. 7 - Jan. 24 – Open course enrolment period for S section code courses

REGISTRATION and FEES

Fees Invoice – on ROSI (“Financial Accounts”) REGISTERED vs. INVIT (Check on ROSI/Timetable)

Deadline – August 25th Minimum payment at the bank; at branch or via online

banking OSAP deferrals (on ROSI), Scholarships (Registrar’s

office) Third-Party Payments (e.g. RESP)

After August 25th :You will lose your courses if you have not completed

your registration! Bring in proof of payment to the Registrar’s Office

immediately

Plan your finances – so you have enough money for the year.

Fees are higher for Commerce in 2nd, 3rd and 4th years

Financial Account: check your fees

Refundswww.fees.utoronto.ca

Program Fee or Per Course Fee status is fixed as of :Sep 27st

F + Y courses (Sep 27st ) + S courses (Jan. 24th )= course load

0.5 – 3.0 FCEs = Per Course Fee3.5 - 6.0 FCEs = Program Fee

Per course Refunds : Depend on dates courses are dropped

Program Fee Refunds: Very limited, usually none

*Check the refund schedule on the Fees website*

KEYS TO SUCCEEDING IN UNIVERSITY Time Management Getting the Right Books

*Booklist available around mid-August online or at the U of T bookstore

Attend All Your Classes and tutorials Ask Questions!

Registrar’s Office Departments Professors and TAs—office hours UC Writing Centre, Math lab, ECO lab, Academic Success Centre

Have Remote Back Ups of All Files (USB key etc.) Keep All Completed/Returned Tests and Assignments Know the Rules and Regulations (Calendar) Academic Integrity Pay Attention to Dates and Deadlines (Calendar &

Timetable) Be in ‘good standing’ (CGPA 1.50+)

How to calculate your GPA

COURSE MARK GPA Credit Value

ENG 150Y1Y 77% 3.3 1.0

HIS 103Y1Y 79% 3.3 1.0

ECO 100Y1Y 69% 2.3 1.0

XBC 199Y1Y 75% 3.0 1.0

SOC 102H1F 67% 2.3 x 0.5 = 1.15

0.5

SOC103H1S 71% 2.7 x 0.5 = 1.35

0.5

14.40 5.0

Final GPA (14.40÷5.0)

2.88

GPA Calculator

Contact Information

University CollegeRegistrar’s Office

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E-mail: uc.registrar@utoronto.ca

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Have a great summer!