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Degree Regulations
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Veterinary Science
Master of Arts, Master of Engineering, Master of Science and Master of Science (Aquaculture)
Master of Landscape Architecture
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Business Administration (Business Studies)
Master of Business Administration (Hospitality and Tourism)
Executive Master of Business Administration (with Athabasca University)
Veterinary Graduate Diplomas
Graduate Diploma in International
Rural Development Planning
International Study Option
University Teaching: Theory and Practice
Animal Care Short Course
Disclaimer
Doctor of Philosophy
- Admission:
There are three means of entry to PhD study:
- An applicant who holds a recognized master's degree
obtained with high academic standing may be admitted to
PhD studies as a regular or provisional student.
- An applicant who has achieved excellent standing at the
honours baccalaureate level and who wishes to proceed to
doctoral study may enrol, in the first instance, in a master's
degree program. If the student achieves a superior academic
record and shows a particular aptitude for research, the
Board of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the
department, may authorize transfer to the PhD program
without requiring the student to complete the master's
degree. The application for transfer must be made between
the end of the second semester and the end of the fourth
semester.
- At the applicant's request, some departments may choose to
recommend to the Board of Graduate Studies direct
admission to the PhD program after completion of an
honours baccalaureate with high (first-class) standing and
demonstration of research promise. Information on direct
admission and procedures to be followed is available from
Graduate Program Services.
- Minimum Duration
At least five semesters of full-time study must be devoted to the
doctoral program following completion of a recognized master's
degree. At least seven semesters are required for those who are
permitted to proceed from the honours baccalaureate without
completing the master's degree. For a student registered part-time, the
minimum duration period is based on the equivalence of three part-
time semesters to one full-time semester.
- Completion
Normally, the thesis must be formally submitted (see Submission of Thesis) within
forty-eight months of the completion of the minimum duration.
Candidates must understand, however, that announced departmental
policy may require completion of the degree requirements within a
briefer time period.
- Advising
The advisory committee will consist of no fewer than three
members of the graduate faculty in the selection of whom the
graduate student normally participates. At least one of the committee
members must be in a department other than that in which the student
is registered. The committee chair is normally the advisor of the
student's research, and is nominated by the department chair.
- Courses
The PhD degree is primarily a research degree; for that reason
coursework commonly comprises a smaller proportion of the
student's total program than is the case at the master's level.
Prescribed Courses: Some departments may designate that certain
courses be taken as part of the student's background in his or her
discipline. Other courses may be designated because of the close
relationship to the research topic. It is such substantive courses that
should comprise the prescribed courses in which the candidate must
obtain an overall weighted average of at least ‘B-' standing (see Establishment of Program and Prescribed Studies).
Additional Courses: In addition to the prescribed courses, it is not
unusual for the student to complete ancillary courses supportive of
the discipline and special field. These courses, and the standings
obtained in them, do not affect the average of the prescribed studies.
The language requirement of some departments may be for some
students most readily met by completing one or more courses in the
language concerned (see entry for Departments of French Studies
and Languages). They would not be regarded as prescribed.
- Research
In the total program of a doctoral student, it is expected that the
major part of the student's time will be devoted to research for their
thesis. The research proposal should be formulated at as early a date
as possible and presented to the advisory committee for approval.
When it is necessary for the research, or some part of it, to be
conducted off-campus, the arrangements are subject to the prior
approval of the dean of Graduate Studies.
- Qualifying Examination
As early as possible and in no case later than the final semester
of the minimum duration requirement, the student is
required to pass an examination to assess his or her knowledge of the
subject area and related fields. The examination ordinarily will be in
several parts (written and/or oral) and should be completed within a
two-week period if possible.
The qualifying examination is an examination by the academic
unit in which the student is enrolled (as distinct from an examination
by the advisory committee). Upon completing it satisfactorily, the
student is deemed to have met the departmental standards and
becomes a candidate for the PhD degree. The examining committee,
appointed by the chair of the academic unit concerned, consists of
some or all of the members of the advisory committee, together with
two additional members of the graduate faculty, at least one of whom
must be a member of the unit. The chair of the academic unit
concerned or the chair of its graduate studies committee serves as
chair of the examining committee, and is responsible for making all
arrangements. As a qualifying examination, consideration is to be
given not only to the student's knowledge of the subject matter
and ability to integrate the material derived from his or her studies,
but also to the student's ability and promise in research. The
examining committee, therefore, will receive from the advisory
committee a written evaluation of the quality of the student's research
performance to date and of the student's potential as a researcher.
The examining committee will determine the relative importance to
be given to these two major components of the qualifying
examination.
The student is deemed to have passed the qualifying
examination if not more than one of the examiners votes negatively.
An abstention is regarded as a negative vote. The results of the
qualifying examination will be reported to the dean of Graduate
Studies through the chair of the academic unit. The report to the dean
will record the decision as unsatisfactory or satisfactory. If
unsatisfactory, the student may be given a second attempt at the
examination. A student who fails the qualifying examination and who
is being given a second opportunity to pass the examination will be
required to repeat it no later than six months after the failed attempt.
Academic units may impose a shorter time limit. A second failure
constitutes a recommendation to the Board of Graduate Studies that
the student be required to withdraw (see Unsatisfactory Progress and Appeals of Decisions).
- Thesis
Each candidate shall submit a thesis, written by the candidate,
on the research carried out by the candidate on an approved topic.
The thesis is expected to be a significant contribution to knowledge
in its field and the candidate must indicate in what ways it is a
contribution. The thesis must demonstrate mature scholarship and
critical judgement on the part of the candidate and it must indicate an
ability to express oneself in a satisfactory literary style. Approval of
the thesis is taken to imply that it is judged to be sufficiently
meritorious to warrant publication in reputable scholarly media in the
field.
External Examiner: For each doctoral thesis an external examiner
from outside the university is appointed on behalf of the dean of
Graduate Studies by the department chair, in consultation with the
advisor. The nomination will be made when the candidate's advisor
declares that the thesis is about to be prepared, normally no later than
the beginning of the student's last semester. The external examiner
will submit a written appraisal of the thesis (at least seven days prior
to the examination) to the chair of the department who will then provide these comments to the candidate and the Advisory Committee. The external
examiner is expected to participate in the final oral examination and
to assist in evaluating all aspects of the candidate's performance.
Procedures: The thesis may be submitted at any time of the year, but
candidates are advised to allow ample time for revision and
examination. A copy of the schedule of deadlines should be obtained
from Graduate Program Services by the candidate no later than the
beginning of the semester in which the candidate intends to graduate.
It is understood that, as the thesis is being written, the candidate
will be in regular communication with the advisory committee. When
a draft is completed which the advisory committee recommends for
examination, the candidate, with the endorsement of the departmental
chair, formally requests an examination. A copy of the final draft is
then sent to the external examiner as fair copy of the thesis.
Arrangements for the final oral examinations are made. It is
understood that as a result of the final oral examination corrections
may be necessary to produce a revised final draft of the thesis.
The Final Oral Examination: The final oral examination is devoted
chiefly, but not necessarily entirely, to the defence of the doctoral
thesis. It is a faculty (as distinct from a departmental) examination,
for which the arrangements are made by the department on behalf of
the faculty in consultation with Graduate Program Services.
The examination is conducted by a committee consisting of five
members:
- A member of the graduate faculty who is not a member of
the advisory committee appointed to act as chair by the
department chair on behalf of the dean;
- The external examiner;
- A member of the graduate faculty, who is not a member of
the advisory committee, selected by the departmental
graduate studies committee;
- Two members of the student's advisory committee, selected
by the advisory committee.
The dean of Graduate Studies, or a designate, may attend a part
or all of the examination. The examination is open to the public but
members of the audience may question the candidate only upon
invitation of the chair of the committee.
The members of the examination committee, including the
external examiner, report individually on the final examination and
the thesis. The candidate is deemed to have passed if no more than
one of the five examiners votes negatively. An abstention is regarded
as a negative vote. Concurrently, the members sign the Certificate of
Approval, which is submitted with the approved thesis in its final
form to Graduate Program Services (see Submission of Thesis). The report to the dean of Graduate Studies will record the decision as unsatisfactory or satisfactory. If unsatisfactory, the candidate may be given a second
attempt. A second unsatisfactory result constitutes a recommendation to the
Board of Graduate Studies that the student be required to withdraw
(see Unsatisfactory Progress and Appeals of Decisions).
Copies of Thesis: Two unbound copies of the certified thesis must be
submitted to Graduate Program Services by the deadline date shown
in the Academic Schedule in the calendar. Both copies must include
the Certificate of Approval signed by the external examiner and the
members of the examination committee. Also included must be a
copy of an abstract consisting of no more than 350 words and a copy
of the circulation waiver and the copying licence.
Publication: The Certificate of Approval indicates that the thesis is
suitable for publication. The university requires publication of the
thesis in the following manner:
One unbound copy of the thesis is forwarded to the National
Library of Canada, together with an agreement form signed by the
candidate authorizing the National Library to microfilm the thesis
and to make copies available for sale on request. The National
Library will film the thesis exactly as it is and will list the thesis in
Canadiana as a publication of the National Library.
The National Library's Microfilm Publication Agreement will be
sent to the candidate prior to the final oral examination, to be signed
and submitted to Graduate Program Services immediately after the
successful completion of the examination.
An abstract of not more than 350 words, prepared by the author
and approved by the advisor, is forwarded by the National Library to
the publishers of American Doctoral Dissertations. The abstract is
printed in this work and the availability of the thesis in microfilm at
the National Library is announced.
The candidate, in consultation with the advisor and the
department chair, shall have the right to request that circulation
and/or copying of the thesis in any form be withheld for up to one
year.
Publication in the above manner does not preclude publication
of all or part of the thesis in journals or in book form.
- Departmental Regulations
Individual departments may have specified regulations in
addition to those described in this calendar. The student is
responsible for consulting the department concerning any such
regulations. University regulations, as specified herein, take
precedence and may not be overruled by any department regulations.
Doctor of Veterinary Science
- Admission
- The normal basis for admission to DVSc studies as a
regular or a provisional student is a DVM or equivalent
degree which would allow the applicant to be eligible for
licence to practice veterinary medicine in Ontario. The
applicant must have achieved high academic standing as set
out in the Admission Requirements.
If a student enrolled in the graduate diploma
program achieves a superior record and shows a particular
aptitude for applied studies, the Board of Graduate Studies,
on recommendation of the Interdepartmental DVSc
Program Committee may authorize transfer to the DVSc
program effective in the following semester. The
recommendation must be made no later than the end of the
second semester.
- An alternative basis for admission is a DVM or equivalent
degree plus either an acceptable graduate diploma or an
acceptable MSc degree or PhD degree, with upper ‘B' level
average standing. Students so admitted may be granted
credit for two semesters in the DVSc program.
- Minimum Duration
At least nine semesters of full-time study must be devoted to the
doctoral program. Credit may be allowed for up to two semesters of
previous graduate study as indicated above. For a student registered
part-time, the minimum duration period is based on the equivalence
of three part-time semesters to one full-time semester.
- Completion
Normally, all requirements for the degree must be completed
within twenty-four months of completion of the minimum duration.
- Advising
Advisory Committee: This committee will consist of no fewer than
three members of the graduate faculty. The graduate student normally
participates in their selection. At least one of the committee members
must be in a department outside the one in which the student is
registered. The committee chair is normally the advisor of the
student's program and is nominated by the department chair.
Interdepartmental DVSc Program Committee: This program
committee, appointed by the Board of Graduate Studies, will consist
of one member of the graduate faculty in each of the departments
involved, and will be chaired by the dean of the Ontario Veterinary
College or a designate. The program committee will review and make
recommendations to the dean of Graduate Studies upon all
applications for admission; it will review the proposed program of
study and the semester evaluation reports of each student (see Department Review)
; and it will determine the membership of each qualifying examination
committee. The program committee may specify regulations in
addition to those set out here, and will be responsible for publicizing
them in each department, where the student is responsible for seeking
out this information.
- Courses
The DVSc degree is an advanced applied degree which requires
the acquisition of applied skills and in-service training, and the
submission of a thesis based on research investigations in an applied
area. Depending upon the background of the individual student, the
proportion of time devoted to investigational work normally will be
no less than one-third of the total.
Prescribed Studies: The program committee may designate certain
courses be taken as part of the student's background in the
disciplinary area of specialization. Other courses may be designated
because of the relationship to in-service training and applied skills.
Such substantive courses comprise the prescribed courses in which
the candidate must achieve an overall weighted average of at least
‘B-' standing (see Establishment of Program and Prescribed Studies). At least 2.5 credits of prescribed courses
must be completed, of which no more than 1.0 credits may be in
Special Topics courses. Students who are granted credit for previous
graduate study may, with the approval of the DVSc Program
Committee and the dean of Graduate Studies, have the credits from
prescribed courses reduced to no fewer than 2.0.
Additional Courses: In addition to the prescribed courses, the student
may complete ancillary courses supportive of the discipline and
specialty fields. The standings obtained in these additional courses
do not affect the average of the prescribed studies.
- Program of Study
The program of study will involve coursework and research
work on a problem with applied aspects. The total program,
including the research proposal, should be formulated as early as
possible, but in no case later than the end of the second semester.
Prepared in consultation with the advisory committee, the program is
subject to the approval of the program committee and, ultimately, the
dean of Graduate Studies. If it is necessary for any part of the
program to be conducted off-campus, the arrangements are subject to
the prior approval of the program committee and the dean of
Graduate Studies.
Each semester, the student's advisory committee prepares a
written evaluation of the student's performance in coursework and of
progress in applied skills. The evaluation will be discussed with the
student before being sent to the program committee. If the student
fails to make satisfactory progress, the program committee may
recommend to the Board of Graduate Studies that the student be
required to withdraw (see Cancellation of Registration).
- Qualifying Examination
Prior to the end of the sixth semester, the student is required to
pass a qualifying examination to assess his or her overall ability in
the selected area of specialization. The examination will be in two
parts (one written, one oral), and will normally be completed within a
two-week period. Upon completing it satisfactorily, the student is
deemed to have met the departmental standards and becomes a
candidate for the DVSc degree.
The qualifying examination is an examination by the academic
unit in which the student is enrolled and the examination committee
is appointed by the Interdepartmental DVSc Program Committee.
The examination is conducted by a committee consisting of five
members, as follows:
- The chair of the program committee, who acts as chair of
the examination committee;
- Two members of the graduate faculty who are not members
of the advisory committee, at least one of whom must be a
member of the department in which the student is registered;
- Two members of the advisory committee.
The qualifying examination will primarily assess the student's
knowledge of the area of specialization, the basic sciences supporting
this area, and to a lesser extent, the student's area of research. The
student's general ability to integrate and apply this knowledge is also
assessed. In addition, the examination committee will take into
account a written submission from the student's advisory committee
evaluating the quality of the student's applied skills and performance
to date in the program.
The student is deemed to have passed the qualifying
examination if not more than one of the examiners votes negatively.
An abstention is regarded as a negative vote. The results of the
qualifying examination will be reported to the dean of Graduate
Studies through the chair of the program committee. The report to the
dean will record the decision as unsatisfactory or satisfactory. If
unsatisfactory, the student may be given a second attempt at the
examination. A student who fails the qualifying examination and who
is being given a second opportunity to pass the examination will be
required to repeat it no later than six months after the failed attempt.
Academic units may impose a shorter time limit. A second
unsatisfactory constitutes a recommendation to the Board of
Graduate Studies that the student be required to withdraw (see Establishment of Program and Prescribed Studies).
- The Thesis
Each candidate shall prepare a thesis on the approved research
project. The thesis is expected to be a significant contribution to
knowledge in its field and the candidate must indicate in what ways it
is a contribution. The thesis must demonstrate mature scholarship
and critical judgement on the part of the candidate and it must
indicate an ability to communicate in writing in a satisfactory style.
The thesis will be based on the research project carried out in
the DVSc program. Like all theses, it will contain a detailed critical
review of the pertinent theoretical and empirical literature and place
the work in the context of existing knowledge in the field. The
hypotheses, research design, results, and discussion of the results will
be presented in normal thesis format as approved by the Faculty of
Graduate Studies.
External Examiner: For each doctoral thesis, an external examiner
from outside the university is appointed on behalf of the dean of
Graduate Studies by the department chair, in consultation with the
advisor and the program committee chair. The nomination will be
made when the candidate's advisor declares that the thesis is about to
be prepared, normally no later than the beginning of the student's last
semester. The external examiner will submit a written appraisal of the
thesis (at least seven days prior to the examination) to the chair of the
department who will then provide these comments to the candidate and the Advisory Committee. The external examiner is expected to participate in the
final oral examination and to assist in evaluating all aspects of the
candidate's performance.
Procedures: The thesis may be submitted at any time of the year, but
candidates are advised to allow ample time for revision and
examination. A copy of the schedule of deadlines should be obtained
from Graduate Program Services by the candidate no later than the
beginning of the semester in which the candidate intends to graduate.
It is understood that, as the thesis is being written, the candidate
will be in regular communication with the advisory committee. When
a draft is completed which the advisory committee recommends for
examination, the candidate, with the endorsement of the departmental
chair, formally requests an examination. A copy of the final draft is
then sent to the external examiner as fair copy of the thesis.
Arrangements for the final oral examinations are made. It is
understood that as a result of the final oral examination corrections
may be necessary to produce a revised final draft of the thesis.
The Final Oral Examination: The final examination is devoted
chiefly, but not necessarily entirely, to the defence of the thesis. It is a
faculty (as distinct from a departmental) examination, for which the
arrangements are made by the department and the college on behalf
of the faculty in consultation with Graduate Program Services.
The examination is conducted by a committee consisting of five
members, as follows:
- The chair of the program committee, who acts as chair of
the examination committee;
- The external examiner;
- A member of the graduate faculty who is not a member of
the advisory committee, selected by the department chair;
- Two members of the student's advisory committee, selected
by the advisory committee.
The dean of Graduate Studies, or a designate, may attend a part
or all of the examination. The examination is open to the public and
members of the audience may question the candidate only upon
invitation of the chair of the committee.
The members of the examination committee, including the
external examiner, report individually on the final examination and
the thesis. The candidate is deemed to have passed if not more than
one of the five examiners votes negatively. An abstention is regarded
as a negative vote. Concurrently, the members sign the Certificate of
Approval, to be submitted with the approved thesis in its final form to
Graduate Program Services (see Submission of Thesis). The report to the dean of
Graduate Studies will record the decision as unsatisfactory or satisfactory. If unsatisfactory, the candidate may be given the
opportunity of a second attempt. A second unsatisfactory result constitutes
a recommendation to the Board of Graduate Studies that the student
be required to withdraw (see Establishment of Program and Prescribed Studies).
Copies of Thesis: Two unbound copies of the certified thesis must be
submitted to Graduate Program Services by the deadline date shown
in the Academic Schedule in the calendar. Both copies must include
the Certificate of Approval signed by the external examiner and the
members of the examination committee. Also included must be a
copy of an abstract consisting of not more than 350 words and a copy
of the circulation waiver and the copying licence.
Publication: The Certificate of Approval indicates that the thesis is
suitable for publication. The university requires publication of the
thesis in the following manner:
One unbound copy of the thesis is forwarded to the National
Library of Canada, together with an agreement form signed by the
candidate authorizing the National Library to microfilm the thesis
and to make copies available for sale on request. The National
Library will film the thesis exactly as it is and will list the thesis in
Canadiana as a publication of the National Library. The National
Library's Microfilm Publication Agreement will be sent to the
candidate prior to the final oral examination, to be signed and
submitted to Graduate Program Services immediately after the
successful completion of the examination.
An abstract of not more than 350 words, prepared by the author
and approved by the advisor, is forwarded by the National Library to
the publishers of American Doctoral Dissertations. The abstract is
printed in this work and the availability of the thesis in microfilm at
the National Library announced.
The candidate, in consultation with the advisor and the
department chair, shall have the right to request that circulation
and/or copying of the thesis in any form be withheld for up to one
year.
Publication in the above manner does not preclude publication
of all or part of the thesis in journals or in book form.
- Departmental Regulations
Individual departments may have specified regulations
additional to those described in this calendar. The student is
responsible for consulting the department concerning any such
regulations. University regulations, as specified herein, take
precedence, and may not be overruled by any department regulation.
Master of Arts, Master of
Engineering, Master of Science and
Master of Science (Aquaculture)
- Admission
Admission to a master's degree program as a regular student is
granted, on the recommendation of the department concerned, to:
- the holder of an honours baccalaureate or its equivalent, as
set out in the Admission Requirements; or
- a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer
from the provisional student category.
- Minimum Duration
At least two semesters of full-time study must be devoted to the
master's program if the student is admitted as a regular student. A
student admitted as a provisional student requiring two semesters in
that category, must spend at least one additional semester as a regular
full-time student. For a student registered part-time, the minimum
duration period is based on the equivalence of three part-time
semesters to one full-time semester.
- Completion
Normally, a thesis must be formally submitted (see Submission of Thesis) or the
program otherwise completed, within forty-eight months of the
completion of the minimum duration. Candidates must understand,
however, that announced departmental policy may require
completion of the degree requirements within a briefer time period.
- Advising
The student's program is established and progress kept under
review by the academic unit in which the student is enrolled (see Enrolment and Registration). The day-to-day responsibility will rest with the advisor. There
will be an advisory committee of at least two graduate faculty
members, the chair of which committee is normally the advisor of the
student's program. Departments and schools are encouraged to
involve graduate faculty from other academic units as members of
advisory committees.
- Courses
The MA, MEng, MSc, and MSc (Aqua) degrees of the
University of Guelph require the demonstration of a reasonable
mastery of a concentrated field of study. This may be attested by the
achievement of satisfactory standings in a number of courses, as
determined by the department. In most cases a thesis is also required.
Prescribed Studies: The proportion of weight attached to the
research and thesis may vary, even within a department. Accordingly,
the number of courses may correspondingly vary. Where the student's
program requires a thesis, the number of credits will not be fewer
than 1.5, which must be made up entirely of graduate level courses.
Any courses selected which exceed the 1.5 minimum credits must
also be acceptable to the department and the dean of Graduate
Studies for credit towards the graduate degree. These "substantive"
courses comprise the candidate's prescribed studies, in which the
student must obtain an overall weighted average grade of at least ‘B-'
standing (see Establishment of Program and Prescribed Studies).
Additional Courses: In addition to the prescribed studies the
candidate may take ancillary courses supportive of the special
discipline. These courses may be at either the undergraduate or the
graduate level. The standing obtained in them will not affect the
average grade of the prescribed studies.
Degree by Courses: In some disciplines, the interests of a master's
student may be better served through concentration on coursework
rather than combining coursework with research. In such
circumstances the prescribed studies will consist of courses. Where
the student's program does not require a thesis, the number of course
credits will not be fewer than 3.5 (6.5 for the MSc (Aqua)). One (1.0)
or more of the credits must be for the satisfactory completion of a
special project or, in some cases, a major essay or paper. In some
departments the major research paper takes the place of 1.0 of the
total credits required.
- Research
In most disciplines, students may pursue their degree through
coursework and independent research towards the completion of a
thesis. In the total program of a degree by thesis, the equivalent
of at least one full-time semester must be devoted to thesis research.
To avoid undue prolongation of the student's program, the research
topic should be identified early and approved by the advisory
committee.
- Thesis
For the master's degree by thesis each candidate shall submit a
thesis, expressed in satisfactory literary form, based upon research in
some topic connected with the candidate's special discipline. The
thesis must demonstrate the candidate's capacity for original and
independent work, and should include a critical evaluation of work
which has previously been done in the candidate's field of research.
The thesis should emphasize any new conclusions which may be
drawn from the candidate's own research.
For purposes of equivalency calculations, a master's thesis is
generally considered to be the equivalent of 2.0 credits.
Procedures: The thesis may be submitted at any time of the year, but
candidates are encouraged to have the final examination well in
advance of the deadline date for thesis submission. Candidates
should be aware of the deadlines schedule, a copy of which may be
obtained in Graduate Program Services. Candidates should discuss
their thesis write-up with their advisors early in their final semester.
As the thesis is being written, the candidate is expected to be in
regular communication with the advisory committee. The draft thesis
is sent to the members of the advisory committee.When a draft is
completed which the advisory committee recommends for
examination, the final draft is sent to the members of the master's
examination committee and the final oral examination is held.
Following the master's examination the candidate, if successful,
arranges for the preparation of the thesis in final form, and for its
submission to the dean (see below). The thesis in final form must
include any minor corrections or revisions resulting from the
examination. Approval of the thesis takes the form of a Certificate of
Approval, signed by the examination committee.
The Master's Examination: The final oral examination, devoted
chiefly to the defence of the thesis, is a departmental examination
identified as the master's examination. The master's examination
committee normally consists of three or four members appointed by
the department chair, as follows:
- A member of the graduate faculty of the department, who is
not a member of the advisory committee, to act as chair of
the master's examination committee and to make
arrangements therefor;
- A member of the candidate's advisory committee (normally,
the advisor);
- A member of the associated graduate faculty or of the
graduate faculty who may be a member of the advisory
committee;
- A fourth member may be appointed from among graduate
faculty from another department, from the department or
from the advisory committee, according to departmental
and/or examination requirements.
If possible, a member of another department should be included
on the committee.
The department chair is responsible for notifying the dean of
Graduate Studies of the composition of the committee, and for
reporting to the dean the outcome of the examination.
The examination is open to the public; members of the audience
may question the candidate only upon invitation of the chair of the
committee.
The examination is passed and the thesis approved if there is no
more than one negative vote. An abstention is regarded as a negative
vote. The report to the dean of Graduate Studies will record the
decision as unsatisfactory or satisfactory. If unsatisfactory, the
candidate may be given a second attempt. A second unsatisfactory result constitutes a recommendation to the Board of Graduate Studies that
the student be required to withdraw (see Unsatisfactory Progress and Appeals of Decisions).
Copies of Thesis: Two unbound copies of the certified thesis must be
submitted to Graduate Program Services by the deadline date shown
in the Academic Schedule in this calendar. Both copies must include
the Certificate of Approval signed by the examination committee.
Also included must be a brief abstract consisting of no more than 150
words, a copy of the circulation waiver, and the copying licence.
Publication: The university requires publication of the thesis in the
following manner:
One unbound copy of the thesis is forwarded to the National
Library of Canada, together with an agreement form signed by the
candidate authorizing the National Library to microfilm the thesis
and to make copies available for sale on request. The National
Library will film the thesis exactly as it is and will list the thesis in
Canadiana as a publication of the National Library.
The National Library's Microfilm Agreement form will be sent to
the candidate prior to the master's examination, to be signed and
submitted to the dean of Graduate Studies immediately after the
successful completion of the examination.
An abstract of not more than 150 words, prepared by the author
and approved by the advisor, is forwarded by the National Library to
the publishers of Masters Abstracts International . The abstract is
printed in this work and the availability of the thesis in microfilm at
the National Library is announced.
The candidate, in consultation with the advisor and the
department chair, shall have the right to request that circulation
and/or copying of the thesis in any form be withheld for up to one
year.
- Department Regulations
Individual departments may have specified regulations in
addition to those described in this calendar. The student is
responsible for consulting the department concerning any such
regulation. University regulations, as specified herein, take
precedence, and may not be overruled by any department regulation.
Master of Landscape Architecture
- Admission
Admission as a regular student is granted, on the
recommendation of the School of Landscape Architecture, to:
- the holder of a BLA degree, or of an honours baccalaureate
or its equivalent, as set out in the Admission Requirements, or
- a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer
from provisional student category.
- Minimum Duration
At least four semesters of full-time study must normally be
devoted to the master's program if the student holds a BLA and is
admitted as a regular student. Holders of other degrees may require
two additional semesters. For a student registered part-time, the
minimum duration is based on the equivalence of three part-time
semesters to one full-time semester.
- Completion
Normally, the thesis must be formally submitted (see Submission of Thesis) or the
program otherwise completed within forty-eight months of the
completion of the minimum duration.
- Advising
The student's program is established, and progress kept under
review, by the School of Landscape Architecture (see Enrolment and Registration). The
day-to-day responsibility will rest in an advisory committee of at least
two members, one of whom may be from outside the school. The
student's research advisor is chair of the advisory committee.
- Courses
The MLA degree of the University of Guelph requires the
demonstration of a general mastery of the field of landscape
architecture, and a detailed knowledge of the selected field of
specialization.
Prescribed Studies: The courses selected must be acceptable to the
school and to the dean of Graduate Studies for graduate credit. The
candidate must obtain an overall weighted average grade of at least
‘B-' in order to qualify for the degree.
The number of courses prescribed will depend upon the
student's background.
- For the holder of a BLA with several subsequent years of
significant professional experience (as defined by the
school), the prescribed studies will consist of at least five
graduate courses (2.25 credits) , plus a thesis;
- for the holder of a BLA without several years of significant
professional experience, the prescribed studies will consist
of at least seven graduate courses (3.25 credits), plus a
thesis;
- for the holder of degrees other than the BLA, the
prescribed studies will consist of at least thirteen graduate
courses (6.25 credits), plus a thesis.
Additional Courses: In addition to the prescribed studies, a student
may take courses outside the discipline. These courses may be at
either the undergraduate or the graduate level. The standings
obtained in them will not affect the average grade of the prescribed
studies.
- Research
Students may expect to devote at least the equivalent of one
full-time semester to their research. To avoid undue prolongation of
their program, students are expected to have their thesis proposal
prepared and approved at least two full semesters in advance of their
anticipated degree completion date.
- Thesis
The School of Landscape Architecture encourages students to undertake scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and/or communication. This work typically includes identification of clear goals, adequate preparation, selection and application of appropriate methods, identification and discussion of significant results, effective written and graphic communication, and reflective critique.
For the master of landscape architecture degree each candidate shall submit a thesis, communicated in an appropriate form, based upon scholarship on a topic related to landscape architecture. The thesis must demonstrate the candidate’s capacity for original and independent work, and should include a critical evaluation of work that has previously been done in the candidate’s area of investigation. The thesis should emphasize any new conclusions resulting from the candidate’s scholarly investigation. Special emphasis should be placed on the communication of how the results inform design.
See thesis procedures for Master of Arts, Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Master of Science (Aquaculture).
- School Regulations
The School of Landscape Architecture has specified regulations
in addition to those described in this calendar. The student is
responsible for consulting the school concerning these regulations.
University regulations, as specified herein, take precedence, and may
not be overruled by any school regulation.
Master of Fine Arts
- Admission
Admission as a regular student may be granted, on
recommendation of the School of Fine Art and Music, to:
- the holder of a BFA degree (honours equivalent), or an
honours BA or its equivalent in fine or visual arts, as set
out in the Admission Requirements; or
- in exceptional cases, the holder of a degree in another field
who has completed a minimum of six one-semester courses
in fine or visual art; or
- a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer
from provisional student category.
Each applicant must also submit a portfolio or other appropriate
documentation of artwork.
- Minimum Duration
At least four semesters of full-time study must be devoted to the
master's program if the student is admitted as a regular student. For a
student registered part-time, the minimum duration is based on the
equivalence of three part-time semesters to one full-time semester.
- Completion
Normally, the thesis must be formally submitted (see Submission of Thesis) or the
program be otherwise completed within forty-eight months of the
completion of the minimum duration. Candidates must understand,
however, that announced school policy may require completion of
the degree requirements within a briefer time.
- Advising
The student's program is established and progress kept under
review by the school (see Enrolment and Registration). The day-to-day responsibility will
rest with an advisor. There will be an advisory committee of at least
three graduate faculty members. The chair of the committee is
normally the student's advisor. The school is encouraged to involve
graduate faculty from other academic units as members of advisory
committees.
- Courses
The MFA degree at the University of Guelph requires the
attainment of a professional level of studio practice and a detailed
knowledge of the selected field of specialization.
Prescribed Studies: A total of twelve graduate courses (10.0 credits)
are required for the completion of this program. In addition to
individually oriented studio courses, students are required to
complete four MFA seminars, two teaching practicum courses, and
two graduate art history, theory or criticism courses. These
substantive courses comprise the candidate's prescribed studies, in
which the student must obtain an overall weighted average grade of
at least ‘B-' (see Establishment of Program and Prescribed Studies). A maximum of two courses outside the
School of Fine Art and Music may be substituted for the art history,
theory and criticism courses with the approval of the school and the
dean of Graduate Studies.
Additional Courses: In addition to the prescribed studies, the student
may take ancillary courses supportive of the special discipline. These
courses may be at either the undergraduate or the graduate level. The
standings obtained in them will not affect the average grade of the
prescribed studies.
- Exhibition/Paper
Each degree candidate will complete a thesis. The MFA thesis
consists of an exhibition, a brief supporting paper and an oral
examination. Each degree candidate must present an exhibition,
performance, or showing of the studio work, as well as a brief critical
paper of approximately 1,000 words that articulates the aesthetic,
historical and technical issues pertinent to the artwork. The submitted
studio work must demonstrate a professional level of competence and
a significant aesthetic investigation, as approved by the candidate's
master's examination committee.
External Examiner: To advise on the exhibition/paper and to attend
the master's examination, an external examiner from outside the
university may be appointed by the school director, in consultation
with the advisor and the graduate co-ordinator. The external
examiner will submit a written appraisal of the exhibition/paper to
the school director. The external examiner is expected to attend the
master's examination and to assist in evaluating all aspects of the
candidate's performance.
Procedures: The exhibition/paper may be completed at any time of
the year, but candidates must bear in mind the desirability of having
the final examination as much in advance of the deadline date as
possible. Candidates should be aware of the deadlines schedule, a
copy of which may be obtained in Graduate Program Services.
Candidates should discuss their thesis write-up with their advisors
early in the final semester.
Following the master's examination, the candidate, if successful,
will submit the paper and the photographic record of the exhibition to
the school where they will be retained permanently.
The Master's Examination: At the time of the exhibition, the MFA
candidate will be expected to successfully complete a final oral
examination devoted chiefly to the MFA exhibition with reference to
the supporting critical paper. This is a school examination identified
as the master's examination. The master's examination committee
normally consists of three or four members appointed by the school
director, as follows:
- A member of the graduate faculty of the school, who is not
a member of the advisory committee, to act as chair of the
master's examination committee and to make arrangements
therefor;
- A member of the candidate's advisory committee (normally,
the advisor);
- A member of the associated graduate faculty or of the
graduate faculty who may be a member of the advisory
committee;
- A fourth member may be appointed from among graduate
faculty from another department, from the school or from
the advisory committee, according to school and/or
examination requirements. The fourth member may be an
external examiner.
If possible, a member of another department should be included
on the committee.
The school director is responsible for notifying the dean of the
composition of the committee, and for reporting to the dean the
outcome of the examination.
The examination committee is expected to review the exhibition
and the critical paper. The student is examined orally on the contents
of the exhibition and the paper. Viewing the exhibition may take
place over several days; the oral examination should take place
following the viewing and must involve all members of the
examination committee, including the external examiner (if
applicable), as well as the candidate. Both of these components
constitute the master's examination. The examination is open to the
public; members of the audience may question the candidate only
upon invitation of the chair of the examination committee.
The examination is passed and the exhibition/paper approved if
there is no more than one negative vote. An abstention is regarded as
a negative vote. The report to the dean of Graduate Studies will
record the decision as unsatisfactory or satisfactory. If
unsatisfactory, the candidate may be given the opportunity of a
second attempt. A second unsatisfactory result constitutes a
recommendation to the Board of Graduate Studies that the student be
required to withdraw (see Unsatisfactory Progress and Appeals of Decisions).
Copies of the Paper: A photographic record of the exhibition and a
copy of the critical paper is retained in the school.
- School Regulations
In addition to meeting the university MFA regulations regarding
the thesis format, the candidate must submit appropriate visual
documentation of the MFA exhibition as well as the supporting
critical paper to the director of the school for inclusion in the school
archives.
The school may have specified regulations in addition to those
described in this calendar. The student is responsible for consulting
the school concerning any such regulation. University regulations, as
specified herein, take precedence and may not be overruled by any
school regulation.
Master of Business Administration (Hospitality and Tourism)
- Admission
Admission to a master's degree program as a regular student may
be granted, on recommendation of the School of Hotel and Food
Administration, to:
- the holder of an honours baccalaureate or its equivalent as
set out in the Admission Requirements; or
- a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer
from provisional student category.
Applicants are required to submit results of the Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT) in addition to the normal
documentation required for evaluation.
- Minimum Duration
At least three semesters of full-time study must be devoted to
the master's program if the student is admitted as a regular student.
Credit may be allowed for up to one semester of previous graduate
study. For a student registered part-time, the minimum duration
period is based on the equivalence of three part-time semesters to one
full-time semester.
- Completion
Normally, the thesis must be formally submitted (see Submission of Thesis) or the
program otherwise completed within forty-eight months of the
completion of the minimum duration. Candidates must understand,
however, that announced school policy may require completion of
the degree requirements within a briefer time.
- Advising
The student's program is established and progress kept under
review by the school (see Enrolment and Registration). The day-to-day responsibility will rest
with the advisor. There will be an advisory committee of at least two
graduate faculty members. The chair of the committee is normally the
advisor of the student's program. The school is encouraged to involve
graduate faculty from other academic units as members of advisory
committees.
- Courses
Students may pursue the MBA degree either by a research-based
thesis option or by major paper and coursework.
The MBA degree of the University of Guelph requires the
demonstration of a reasonable mastery of a concentrated field of
study. This is attested by achieving satisfactory standings in a number
of courses.
Prescribed Studies: The research-based thesis option requires at least
nine graduate courses (4.5 credits) plus the thesis. At least five of the
graduate courses must be taken in the school. The coursework-and-
major-paper option requires ten graduate courses (5.0 credits) plus a
1.0-credit major paper. At least six of the courses must be taken in
the school. The courses selected must be acceptable to the school and
the dean of Graduate Studies for graduate credit. These substantive
courses comprise the candidate's prescribed studies, in which the
student must obtain an overall weighted average grade of at least ‘B-'
standing (see Establishment of Program and Prescribed Studies).
Additional Courses: In addition to these prescribed studies the
candidate may take ancillary courses supportive of the special
discipline. These courses may be at either the undergraduate or the
graduate level. The standings obtained in them will not affect the
average grade of the prescribed studies.
- Research
In the total program of the research-based thesis option, the
equivalent of at least one full-time semester must be devoted to
research in fulfilment of the thesis requirement. In order to avoid
undue prolongation of the student's program, the research topic
should be identified early and approved by the advisory committee.
- Thesis
See Thesis for MA, MEng, and MSc degrees.
External Examiner: To advise on the thesis and to participate in the
master's examination of students in the thesis option, an external
examiner from outside the university may be appointed by the school
director, in consultation with the advisor and the graduate co-ordinator.
The external examiner will submit a written appraisal of
the thesis to the school director. The external examiner is expected to
attend the master's examination and to assist in evaluating all aspects
of the candidate's performance.
The Master's Examination: The final oral examination, devoted
chiefly to the defence of the thesis, is a school examination identified
as the master's examination. The master's examination committee
normally consists of three or four members appointed by the school's
director, as follows:
- A member of the graduate faculty of the school who is not a
member of the advisory committee, to act as chair of the
master's examination committee and to make arrangements
therefor;
- A member of the candidate's advisory committee (normally,
the advisor);
- A member of the associated graduate faculty or of the
graduate faculty who may be a member of the advisory
committee;
- A fourth member may be appointed from among graduate
faculty from another department, from the school or from
the advisory committee, according to school and/or
examination requirements. The fourth member may be an
external examiner.
If possible, a member of another department should be included
on the committee.
The department chair is responsible for notifying the dean of the
composition of the committee and for reporting to the dean the
outcome of the examination.
The examination is open to the public; members of the audience
may question the candidate only upon invitation of the chair of the
committee.
The examination is passed and the thesis approved if there is no
more than one negative vote. An abstention is regarded as a negative
vote. The report to the dean of Graduate Studies will record the
decision as unsatisfactory or satisfactory. If unsatisfactory, the
candidate may be given a second attempt. A second unsatisfactory result constitutes a recommendation to the Board of Graduate Studies that
the student be required to withdraw (see Unsatisfactory Progress and Appeals of Decisions).
- School Regulations
The school may have specified regulations in addition to those
described in this calendar. The student is responsible for consulting
the school concerning any such regulations. University regulations,
as specified herein, take precedence, and may not be overruled by
any school regulation.
Master of Business Administration
(Business Studies)
- Admission
Admission as a regular student is granted, on recommendation
of the department concerned, to:
- the holder of an honours baccalaureate or its equivalent
(from a recognized university or college) with an average
standing of at least a ‘B' (second-class honours) in the last
four semesters or the last two undergraduate years. Two
letters of recommendation from former professors and/or
employers or colleagues are required. At least two years of
managerial experience is also required. Or,
- a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer
from provisional student category.
Applicants are required to submit results of the Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT) in addition to the normal
documentation required for evaluation.
- Minimum Duration
At least three semesters of full-time study must be devoted to
the master's program if the student is admitted as a regular student.
For a student registered part-time the minimum duration period is
based on the equivalence of three part-time semesters to one full-time
semester.
- Completion
Normally, the program must be completed within forty-eight
months of the completion of the minimum duration. Candidates must
understand, however, that announced department policy may require
completion of the degree requirements within a briefer time.
- Advising
The student's program is established and progress kept under
review by the department concerned (see Enrolment and Registration). The day-to-day
responsibility will rest with an advisory committee, consisting of at
least two graduate faculty members, one of whom may be from
outside the department. The student's advisor is chair of the advisory
committee.
- Courses
The MBA degree of the University of Guelph requires the
demonstration of a reasonable mastery of a concentrated field of
study. This is attested by achieving satisfactory standings in a number
of courses.
Prescribed Studies: The coursework-and-major-paper option
requires 16 graduate courses (8.0 credits) plus a 1.0-credit major
paper. There are nine core courses which must be taken by all MBA
students. An additional nine courses (including the 1.0-credit major
paper and electives) are determined according to the department of
registration. The courses selected must be acceptable to the school
and the dean of Graduate Studies for graduate credit. These
substantive courses comprise the candidate's prescribed studies, in
which the student must obtain an overall average grade of at least ‘B-
' (see Establishment of Program and Prescribed Studies).
Additional Courses: In addition to these prescribed studies the
candidate may take ancillary courses supportive of the special
discipline. These courses may be at either the undergraduate or the
graduate level. The standings obtained in them will not affect the
average grade of the prescribed studies.
- Department Regulations
Individual departments may have specified regulations in
addition to those described in this calendar. The student is
responsible for consulting the department concerning any such
regulation. University regulations, as specified herein, take
precedence and may not be overruled by any department regulation.
Master of Business Administration
(Agriculture) (with Athabasca
University)
The University of Guelph and Athabasca University in Alberta
jointly offer an electronically delivered MBA focussed on
agriculture. Participants are linked from home or their workplace
with a network of learners and professors.
- Admission
Admission as a regular student is granted, on recommendation of the
department concerned, to:
- the holder of an honours baccalaureate or its equivalent
(from a recognized university or college) with an average
standing of at least a ‘B' (second-class honours) in the last
four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (full-
time or equivalent). At least five years of managerial
experience is also required.
- the holder of:
- a general degree and/or;
- a diploma in agriculture and/or;
- an acceptable professional designation, having
completed at least five years of managerial experience
showing progressive increase in responsibility.
The university reserves the right to request Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT) results in certain
circumstances.
The applicant must have confirmed access to computer
equipment, including a modem.
- Program Duration
Students normally complete the MBA in agriculture in two to
three years. Course modules are completed in pre-determined
sequence within a phase schedule, and are typically two months in
length. On average, students allot 20 to 25 hours per week for study
and participation in the program.
- Completion
Students must complete the program within six years.
- Program Requirements
The MBA in agriculture is completed in three phases:
Phase One, offered through Athabasca University, requires
participants to complete six core management courses which provide
a foundation for graduate management and accounting education.
Phase One is normally completed within 14 months. Upon successful
completion, students are awarded an Advanced Graduate Diploma in
Management (AGDM) from Athabasca University. Continuation into
Phase Two of the MBA program is contingent upon successful
completion of the AGDM.
Phase Two begins with a five-day intensive session on the University
of Guelph campus, where participants meet to further develop the
skills learned in Phase One and to prepare for Phase Two. This week
focuses on the development of a full management plan for an
agribusiness organization. Six courses in applied aspects of
agricultural management are required for Phase Two.
Phase Three is comprised of a project-based dissertation in an
applied agricultural situation which is a major piece of research
requiring data collection, analysis and the ability to link
understanding of the problem with an appropriate body of literature.
- Program Fees
Tuition for the MBA in Agriculture program is payable at the
beginning of each phase. Phase One tuition and admission fees,
including software and software licences, are directed to Athabasca
University. Tuition for subsequent phases, and registration and
residency fees are payable to the University of Guelph. Phase Two
tuition includes costs for accommodation and meals for the intensive
five-day residency session. Contact the MBA in Agriculture office for details.
Veterinary Graduate Diplomas
Graduate diplomas are awarded to those who successfully
complete special postgraduate diploma programs offered by the
Departments of Pathobiology and Clinical Studies in the Ontario
Veterinary College.
- Admission
Admission to a postgraduate diploma program as a regular
student may be granted on recommendation of the department to the
holder of a recognized veterinary degree at the honours baccalaureate
(or equivalent) level with at least second-class honours (‘B-') in the
work of the final two years.
- Minimum Duration
At least three semesters of full-time study must be devoted to
the diploma program. For a student registered part-time, the
minimum duration period is based on the equivalence of three part-
time semesters to one full-time semester.
- Advising
The student's program is planned and the student's progress is
kept under review by the department.
- Courses
The postgraduate diploma program requires the completion of
regular graduate courses together with special professional or applied
courses. The curriculum for the graduate diploma is laid down by the
department. In order to qualify for graduation, the student must
obtain an overall weighted average grade of at least ‘B-' in the
required courses (see Prescribed Studies). Details may be obtained from the chair of
the Department of Pathobiology or the Department of Clinical
Studies. A thesis is not required.
Graduate Diploma in International
Rural Development Planning
The School of Rural Planning and Development offers a
Graduate Diploma program in International Rural Development
Planning for professionals in this field.
- Admission
Admission to this program as a regular student is granted, on
recommendation of the school, to:
- the holder of a three-year or honours baccalaureate
(Canadian equivalent, from a recognized university or
college) with an average standing of at least ‘B' (second-
class honours in the last four semesters or the last two
undergraduate years. Significant responsible professional
experience in rural development is also required; or
- a student who has satisfied the requirements for transfer
from provisional student category.
- Minimum Duration
At least three semesters of full-time study must be devoted to
the diploma program. For a student registered part-time, the
minimum duration period is based on the equivalence of three part-
time semesters to one full-time semester.
- Advising
The student's program is established and progress kept under
review by the school (see Enrolment and Registration). The day-to-day responsibility will
rest with the advisor. There will be an advisory committee of at
least two graduate faculty members. The chair of the committee is
normally the advisor of the student's program. Graduate faculty
members from other academic units may serve as members of
advisory committees.
- Courses
The postgraduate diploma program requires the demonstration
of a reasonable mastery of a concentrated field of study. This is
attested by achieving satisfactory standings in a minimum number
of graduate courses equivalent to 2.5 credits.
Prescribed Studies: The program requires the completion of five
graduate courses (2.5 credits), including a major professional paper
(0.5), as well as field studies course(s). At least three of the
courses (1.5 credits) must be taken in the school. The courses
selected must be acceptable to the school and the dean of Graduate
Studies for graduate credit. These substantive courses comprise the
candidate's prescribed studies, in which the student must obtain an
overall weighted average grade of at least ‘B-' (see Establishment of Program and Prescribed Studies).
Additional Courses: In addition to these prescribed studies, the
candidate may take ancillary courses supportive of the special
discipline. These courses may be at either the undergraduate or the
graduate level. The standings in them will not affect the average
grade of the prescribed studies.
- School Regulations
The school may have specified regulations in addition to those
described in this calendar. The student is responsible for consulting
the school concerning any such regulations. University regulations,
as specified herein, take precedence, and may not be overruled by
any school regulation.
International Study Option
Formal recognition on the graduate transcript is accorded
graduate students who successfully complete a period of study in
another country as part of their program at Guelph. The study must
be an integral part of the student's approved graduate studies. Credit
will not be granted for international study commenced or completed
prior to approval of the student's study plan by the dean of Graduate
Studies.
- Admission
Admission to the international study option may be granted to
any registered graduate student on the recommendation of the
department.
- Minimum and Maximum Durations
The minimum duration of study is six weeks abroad and the
maximum duration is one year.
- Advising
The student's international study is planned and progress kept
under review by the department and the student's advisory committee.
- Activities
Credit for the international study option is dependent on the
completion of a study approved by the department. Details may be
obtained from Graduate Program Services. A written report on the
study is required, a copy of which must be submitted to the dean of
Graduate Studies.
Upon approval of the written report in Graduate Program
Services, the following course is added to the student's academic
record with a grade notation of SAT (satisfactory).
UNIV*6500 International Study Option (0.0)
A period of study in another country as part of a graduate
program at the University of Guelph. Details may be
obtained from Graduate Program Services.
University Teaching: Theory and
Practice
Formal recognition on the graduate transcript is accorded to
graduate students who successfully complete the course University
Teaching: Theory and Practice. This program provides an
opportunity
to examine teaching and learning issues and to develop teaching
skills appropriate to higher education. During the program,
participants address the following topics: life as an academic, the
characteristics of effective university teaching, students' learning
styles and gender issues in learning, teaching options in
class/laboratory/seminar settings, planning a class/course/curriculum,
and helping students become effective problem-solvers. In addition,
students participate in a workshop on presentation skills.
- Admission
All registered graduate students are eligible for admission.
Priority may be given to students nearing the end of their degree
programs if restricted enrolment is necessary. Interested students
should contact Teaching Support Services, which administers the
program.
- Format
The program normally consists of twelve two-hour sessions at
two-week intervals during the fall and winter semesters. Students
wishing credit for the program register in the fall and winter
semesters for the course below. Students who do not wish to
complete the course must formally drop the course by the 40th class
day of the fall semester:
UNIV*6800 University Teaching: Theory and Practice (0.25)
Participants will critically examine aspects of teaching in
higher education and develop teaching skills such as
lecturing, demonstrating, leading discussions, and problem
solving. Satisfactory (SAT) or unsatisfactory (UNS) will be
used to evaluate the student's performance in this course.
- Credit
In the fall, students receive a grade of INP. In the winter, a grade
is recorded on the transcript. A grade of SAT is based on:
a) Participation in the teaching workshop
b) Participation in 80% of class sessions
c) Participation in a teaching experience in the student's home
department, with satisfactory completion confirmed by a
brief report written by the student, co-signed by the
student's advisor or chair, and submitted to the course co-
ordinator.
Animal Care Short Course
All graduate students utilizing animals at the
University of Guelph must
demonstrate that they are familiar with animal welfare issues and
adequately trained in animal care and use. The overall objective is
to introduce aspects of laboratory animal science, animal welfare
and animal care, not to provide definitive answers. Specific
objectives of the course are as follows: (1) to familiarize course
participants with existing regulations and guidelines to explain the
need for them; (2) to demonstrate the need for understanding animal
care and welfare both for protecting the user and the animal from
potentially harmful zoonoses and to help improve the quality of
research and teaching; and (3) to put into perspective the moral and
ethical obligations to the animal so the user can weigh objectively
the costs to animals against benefits gained from their use.
Formal recognition on the graduate transcript is accorded to
graduate students who successfully complete the Animal
Care Short Course. This course is offered annually by the Animal
Care Committee and by the Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare
of the University of Guelph.
- Admission
The Animal Care Short Course is mandatory for all graduate
students who will utilize vertebrate animals in their research and/or
who will be teaching assistants in any course involving vertebrate
animals. Students must take this course as early as possible in their
program. In some circumstances, equivalency may be accepted.
Students wishing to apply for equivalency should contact the
Director, Animal Care Committee.
- Format
The course is offered before the beginning of classes in each
Winter semester. It is a one-day, 7-hour program covering topics
relevant to animal care.
- Credit
Following the course, the Animal Care Committee will
forward a list of the participants in the course to Graduate Program
Services. The course will be entered on the students' official
record, with a grade notation of SAT (satisfactory).
UNIV*6600 Animal Care Short Course (0.0)
A one-day seminar covering the following topics: Animal
Welfare Philosophy, Ethological Considerations in Animal
Management, Assessing Animal Welfare, Ethical
Dilemmas, Regulations and Legislation, Euthanasia,
Improving Statistical Power, Zoonoses and Biohazards,
Recognition and Alleviation of Pain and Distress in
Animals, Case Study Evaluation.
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