Archived Content Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available. ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA 2015-2016 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR Note: If there is a divergence between the information in the “pdf version” of the calendar and, that in the “calendar web pages”, the information in the “calendar web pages” will prevail, since they are recognized as the official calendar. Dates and Notices ...............................................................................................................................................................................................1 General Information ...........................................................................................................................................................................................2 Admissions .........................................................................................................................................................................................................5 Academic Programmes ........................................................................................................................................................................................26 Academic Regulations ........................................................................................................................................................................................33 Scholarships Prizes and Awards .........................................................................................................................................................................43 Business Administration and Economics ...........................................................................................................................................................52 English ................................................................................................................................................................................................................70 French Studies .....................................................................................................................................................................................................85 History .................................................................................................................................................................................................................103 Military & Strategic Studies Programme ............................................................................................................................................................119 Psychology .........................................................................................................................................................................................................122 Political Science .................................................................................................................................................................................................134 Mathematics & Computer Science .....................................................................................................................................................................148 Physics and space Science ...................................................................................................................................................................................162 Chemistry & Chemical Engineering ...................................................................................................................................................................173 Faculty of Engineering General and Service Courses ........................................................................................................................................193 Civil Engineering ...............................................................................................................................................................................................194 Electrical & Computer Engineering ...................................................................................................................................................................203 Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering ...............................................................................................................................................................212 NCM Executive Professional Development Programme ....................................................................................................................................223 Language Courses Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish ............................................................................................................................................224 Division of Continuing Studies ..........................................................................................................................................................................225 Language Centre .................................................................................................................................................................................................229 Athletic Department ...........................................................................................................................................................................................230 Professional Military Training ............................................................................................................................................................................235 Faculty List by Department ................................................................................................................................................................................238 2015-2016 DATES AND NOTICES DATES AND NOTICES IMPORTANT NOTICES If there is a divergence between the information in the printed version 1. The course listings and academic programmes described in of the Undergraduate Calendar or any of the departmental web pages this Calendar represent Senate-approved requirements and within the RMCC website and, that in the Undergraduate Calendar electives for completion of degree requirements. web pages, the information in the Undergraduate Calendar web pages Circumstances beyond the control of the College, such as will prevail, since it is recognized as the official Calendar. severe budget shortfalls, may result in restrictions in the number and range of course and programme choices available to students as compared with those listed herein IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES or in other College publications. 2. The College reserves the right to limit access to courses or programmes and, at its discretion, to withdraw particular Date Event programmes, options, or courses altogether. In such Sep 8 Undergraduate Classes Start circumstances the College undertakes to the best of its Sep 25 Obstacle Course ability to enable students registered in affected programmes Sep 26-27 Reunion Weekend to complete their degree requirements in a satisfactory Oct 12 Thanksgiving (statutory holiday) manner. Oct 13 - 23 Mid-term Exams 3. Prospective students or new registrants are advised to Nov 11 Remembrance Day (no classes) consult the most current information available from the Nov 20 Fall Convocation College and its various Faculties in printed or electronic form, as well as academic advisors for the programmes Nov 30 Admissions Application Deadline – Winter Session concerned, before making registration decisions or Dec 04 End of classes course/programme choices. Dec 7 - 18 Examinations 4. The Senate and the Board of Governors of the Royal Dec 18 End of Fall Term Military College of Canada reserve the right to invoke Jan 11 Classes start changes in this Calendar, in either its printed or electronic Jan 16 - 17 Supplemental exams forms, at any time without prior notice. Feb 15 - 19 Reading Week 5. Officer Cadets at the Royal Military College of Canada Mar 25 Good Friday (statutory holiday) must select a course of studies which is compatible with their element of the Canadian Forces and with the Military Mar 28 Easter Monday (statutory holiday) Officer Occupation selected. The Canadian Forces reserve Mar 31 Admissions Application Deadline – Summer Session the right to limit enrolment in any given course of studies. Apr 15 End of classes 6. Both men and women may apply for admission to the Apr 18 - 29 Examinations Royal Military College of Canada. Apr 29 End of Winter Term 7. Applications are processed through Canadian Forces May 9 - 10 Supplemental exams (graduands) Recruiting Centres (1-800-856-8488). Applications for May 10 - 12 Academic Tours (3rd yr Engineers) admission should be submitted as early as possible in the May 10 - 12 Professional Development Course (2nd yr Engineers) final year of high school. Transcripts of final marks are not May 16 - 17 Supplemental exams required to initiate an application. 8. Additional information may be found on the Internet at May 19 Convocation Canadian Forces Recruiting. May 20 Commissioning Parade Jul 31 Admissions Application Deadline – Fall Session 1 2015-2016 GENERAL INFORMATION 3. To foster and encourage faculty