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Course Overlap

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³Û´Ç³ÜÌýmayÌýnot receive credit toward your BA degree for more than one course that coversÌýsubstantially theÌýsame content.Ìý

Course overlap may occur between:Ìý

  • 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ coursesÌý

  • Transfer credits from another universityÌý

  • Advanced standing exemptionsÌýawardedÌýbased onÌýCEGEP,ÌýAdvanced Placement (AP), Advanced Level (A-Level), International Baccalaureate (IB),ÌýFrench Baccalaureate, or similar qualifications.ÌýÌý

Important information:ÌýAdvanced standing credits are processed only after 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ has reviewed the official final documentsÌýsubmittedÌýas part of a student's admission file. This review typically takes place during the summer prior to the start of the academic year. Once processed, these exemptions will appear at the top of the student's unofficial transcript.

Understanding courseÌýoverlapÌý

If a course overlaps with anotherÌýfor which you have already received credit, you may not beÌýpermittedÌýtoÌýretainÌýcredit forÌýbothÌýcourses. If youÌýcomplete the overlapping course, the grade will appear on your transcript, but the course will be excluded from your CGPA and your degree credit total, asÌýindicatedÌýby an E-flag.Ìý

The examples belowÌýdescribeÌýsome of the most common overlap situationsÌýencounteredÌýby BA students. They are not a complete list of all courseÌýoverlaps.ÌýÌý

Before registering for a course, also review:Ìý

  • TheÌý91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµÌýÌý

  • The courseÌýlistingÌýon MinervaÌý(read the NOTES section of the listing and click on the CRN and then the course title to see all the restrictions for a class)Ìý

Important reminder:ÌýAs a student enrolled in the Faculty of ArtsÌýyouÌýareÌýresponsibleÌýforÌýunderstanding theÌýfaculty regulationsÌýpublishedÌýinÌýtheÌýCourse Catalogue and on the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, Arts, and OASIS websites. While departmental and faculty advisers and staff are always available to give advice and guidance, the ultimate responsibility rests with you.Ìý

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Common Course Overlap Scenarios

Biology

Course: Overlap: Notes:
or is intended as a general introductory Biology class for non-Science students. Students who want a more extensive background in Biology or are completing med school prerequisites may prefer to do the course sequence of and .

Calculus

Introductory Calculus PathwaysÌý

Students should choose the Calculus pathway that best matches their academic background and program requirements.Ìý

The sequence MATH 139 (or MATH 140) → MATH 141 → MATH 222 is equivalent to the sequence MATH 150 → MATH 151.ÌýDetails on introductory Math coursesÌýcan be foundÌýon theÌýMathematics and Statistics department website.

Course: Overlap: Notes:
Credit may beÌýretainedÌýfor only one CalculusÌý1Ìýcourse. MATH 139 includes a precalculusÌýcomponent.
Credit will only be given for ONE CalculusÌý1Ìýcourse.
Credit will only be given for ONE CalculusÌý2Ìýcourse.Ìý

Restricted to Desautels students.ÌýÌýÌý

, ,Ìý Despite the stated overlap in the course description for MATH 122, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics may exceptionally permit students to retain credit for both MATH 122 and any of the overlapping MATH courses.

Computer Science

Course: Overlap RULE:
and Students who complete COMP 250 first, or concurrently with COMP 202, will not receive credit for COMP 202.

Economics

Course: Overlap RULE:
Ìýand

Credit may beÌýretainedÌýfor ECON 208 if completed before ECON 230. Students who complete ECON 230 first, or concurrently, will not receive credit for ECON 208.ÌýCredit may be retained for only one of these courses.

and For more detailed information about the department's rules on statistics courses please see the following document:
Rules on Statistics Courses for Economics Students

Exception:ÌýECON 230D1/D2ÌýandÌýECON 250D1/D2Ìý

Students who complete ECON 230D1/D2 and later transfer into the Honours program mayÌýretainÌýcredit for ECON 250D1/D2 with approval from an Honours adviser. In this case, the credits earned for ECON 230D1/D2 will count as elective credits rather than toward the Honours Economics program requirements.ÌýFor more information on thisÌýtopic, please visit theÌýEconomics Department FAQ.

StatisticsÌý

Statistics courses offered by different departments often cover similar material. As a result, many statistics courses carry overlap restrictions.Ìý

Choosing a Statistics CourseÌý

Before registering for a statistics course:Ìý

  • Consider waiting until you have declared your program(s), particularly if you are a U0 student.ÌýÌý

  • Review the course description and restrictionsÌýlisted below.Ìý

  • If a statistics course is required for one or more of your Major, Minor, or Honours programs, please consult with a departmental adviser t´Ç identify an alternative course. Ìý

Group AÌýÌý

Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses:Ìý

  • Ìý

Where overlap exists, students normally retain credit for the course completed first.

Group BÌý-Ìý

PSYC 204Ìýfollows special overlap rules.Ìý

  1. EffectiveÌýFall 2025,Ìýstudents with a MATH 203 exemption through advanced standingÌý(e.g.ÌýCEGEP or AP)Ìýmay either:Ìý
  • Take PSYC 204 and receive credit for it; orÌý
  • Proceed directly to PSYC 305 and replace the 3 credits normally associated with PSYC 204 with 3 credits at the 300 level or above in Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, or Linguistics.Ìý
  1. The order in which statistics courses are completed matters:ÌýÌý

  • If PSYC 204 is takenÌýafterÌýa Group A course, credit may beÌýretainedÌýfor both courses.Ìý

  • If PSYC 204 is takenÌýbefore or concurrentlyÌýwith a Group A course, credit will be granted for only one of the courses.Ìý

Group CÌýÌý

Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses:Ìý

  • Ìý

Exception: Students may receive credit for bothÌýPSYC 305Ìýand eitherÌýECON 227D1/D2ÌýorÌýECON 257D1/D2.Ìý

Group DÌý-ÌýÌýandÌý

Credit depends on the order in which the courses are completed.Ìý

  • Students who complete MATH 324 or MATH 357ÌýbeforeÌýany of the statistics courses listed in Groups A, B or C will not receive credit for those courses.ÌýÌý

  • Students who complete a Group A, B orÌýC statistics courseÌýbeforeÌýMATH 324 or MATH 357 mayÌýretainÌýcredit for both.ÌýÌý

  • Concurrent registration in MATH 324 or MATH 357 and a Group A, B or C statistics course isÌýpermittedÌýfor credit.Ìý

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