Many terms and definitions related to course registration will be new to you.
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the following terms prior to registration.
ASO – Asynchronous Online with On-Campus Exams
(No time slot required)
An asynchronous online course with on-campus exams is delivered to learners via the Internet and does not require real-time communications. Asynchronous online courses with on-campus exams have no required on-campus components, with the exception of examinations. The course will have a set start and finish date and set due dates for assessments (possibly including scheduled midterm and final exams delivered on campus).
ASY – Asynchronous Online
A fully asynchronous online course does not require real-time communications. Asynchronous online courses have no required on-campus components, including assessments. The course will have a set start and finish date, and set due dates for assignments, possibly including a scheduled final exam delivered online.
BLD – Blended – Mixed Location
Blended location delivery courses include both online and on-campus course components. Typically, at least 50% on the total course delivery occurs on-campus, while the online components may be synchronous or asynchronous online.
CLI – Practicum (Clinic)
Supervised, practice-based experience in employment related to the field of study.
Course calendar
This online catalogue contains Brock rules and regulations, programs of study, program requirements and course descriptions.
Click here to view the current course calendar
Concentration
Only available in an honours degree program, and requiring a minimum of six credits (6.0) from a list of approved courses. Enables you to pursue studies with some focus within your major or combined major.
Context credits
Mandatory courses intended to provide you with a broad educational background. All students must complete at least one full credit from each of the following Faculties at Brock:
- Humanities
- Mathematics and Science
- Social Sciences
Plan these into your schedule after required courses.
Click here to view a complete list of context credits.
Co-requisite
A course that must be taken at the same time as another course.
Course component
Various classroom formats that make up a course, such as lectures, seminars, labs and tutorials.
Department/centre
Divisions of the university that give instruction in a certain subject area. These divisions oversee program requirements.
Deregistration
Removal from enrolment in a course. You will automatically be removed from course(s) under the following conditions:
- You have enrolled in a course but do not have the prerequisite(s). An override from the department/centre will be required to remain enrolled. Click here for a list of courses where automatic deregistration will occur.
- You do not confirm your enrolment by making arrangements with Student Awards and Financial Accounts before the Payment Due Date on your Statement of Account.
Duration
Period of time over which a course is taught.
Elective
Elective credits may be chosen from any area of interest, provided you meet any prerequisites or restrictions listed in the course notes.
Note: If you are planning to pursue a minor, you will likely use your elective courses to satisfy these requirements.
Faculty
Branches of the university that oversee academic departments/centres.
FLD – Field Course
Exploring academic content in a purposeful way outside the classroom through fieldtrips and/or friend-work within Canada. An in-class component may be schedule on-campus in advance of and/or following the field experience.
HYF – Hyflex
Hyflex courses are offered simultaneously in on-campus and online environments. On-campus and online students will be integrated through online interactions and engagement with synchronous learning opportunities. On-campus registration will be limited. Online student will not be required to attend campus for any component of the course, including assessment.
IFT – International Field Experience
Exploring academic content in a purposeful way outside the classroom through short-term fieldtrips and/or field work outside of Canada. An in-class component may be scheduled on-campus in advance of and/or following the field experience.
INT – Internship
Participation in discipline-specific, supervised, full-time work during the study period. A set number of hours/days/weeks may be required to be completed by the student. An internship supervisor (within the student’s unit of study) as well as a workplace supervisor will typically be involved to lead the student through the learning experience.
LAB – Laboratory
Observe, test and apply course concepts in a controlled setting, specialized for small-group learning on-campus (typically affiliated with a specific technology and/or facility).
LEC – Lecture
A large or small educational talk delivered to students on-campus.
LL – Lecture/Lab
A large or small educational talk delivered to students on-campus followed by small-group learning to observe, test and apply course concepts in a controlled setting (typically affiliated with a specific technology and/or facility).
Major
Specific area of emphasis within a degree program. Students following a major will have a set of core courses and electives to complete.
Major credit
Credits required for, but not necessarily the same as, your major discipline.
Minor
Must be distinct from your major or combined major, and requires from four (4.0) to six (6.0) credits.
Students wishing to obtain a minor within a degree program may not use the same course(s) to satisfy both the major and minor requirements.
Prerequisite
A course that must be taken prior to taking another course.
ONM – Blended – Online Mixed
A blended course that includes both synchronous and asynchronous elements delivered fully online. The synchronous components of the course requires real-time interactions with the course instructor and teaching assistants/lab demonstrators, on a set schedule. The asynchronous components (pre-recorded) can be viewed online without real-time interaction.
Override
Special permission from the teaching department/centre to register in a course that has prerequisites and/or restrictions that students do not meet, or that may be full.
PRO – Project
Develop and complete a project as an independent study working individually or in small groups with a faculty member(s).
Restrictions
Requirements of a course that must be met before registration in a specific course.
Required courses
Courses that must be taken as a part of your degree program. Plan these into your schedule first.
SEM – Seminar
A small-group learning activity that allows for the discussion and application of course concepts on-campus.
Stream
A collection of courses focusing on a specific area within a major.
SYN – Synchronous Online
A fully synchronous online course is delivered through web or video conferencing to facilitate real-time communication between the instructor and students. These classes have regularly scheduled meeting times throughout the semester where students are expected to attend, including assessments and exams.
SYO – Synchronous Online with On-Campus Exams
(Time slot required)
A fully synchronous online course with on-campus exams is delivered through web or video conferencing to facilitate real-time communications between the instructor at one site and students at a site of their choosing, with the exception of scheduled midterm and final examinations delivered on-campus. These classes have regularly scheduled meeting times throughout the semester where students are expected to attend.
TUT – Tutorial
A small-group learning activity that allows for application of course concepts on-campus.
VLABS
Virtual Labs — appearing as SYNC, VLABS or VLABS. If your course normally would occur in a computer lab, we have included the Virtual Lab location in the location. Your instructor will provide more information during class. You will not be required to be on campus, but you will be able to remotely access on-campus software during your scheduled lab time. Click here for more information.