ACADEMIC CALENDAR & PROGRAM PLANNING GUIDE / 2018-2019 PLEASE NOTE: The Academic Calendar sets forth the intention of the University with respect to all matters contained therein. The University reserves the right to change or amend its programs, fee structure, and regulations at any time in order to serve the best interests of the University or because of circumstances or occurrences beyond the University’s control. The University expressly denies responsibility or liability to any person or persons who may suffer loss or who may be otherwise adversely affected by such changes. The academic and fi nancial matters contained in this Academic Calendar are in effect for the 2020- 2021 academic year which begins May 1, 2020 and ends April 30, 2021 The Academic Calendar contains important information about admission, registration, courses, tuition, and graduation. Maintain either an electronic or print copy and refer to it often. Burman University 6730 University Drive Lacombe, Alberta T4L 2E5 403-782-3381 800-661-8129 Fax: 1-866-931-2656 Web Site: http://www.burmanu.ca CONTACT INFORMATION SWITCHBOARD ................. 403-782-3381 or 1-800-661-8129 WEB SITE .............................................................. www.burmanu.ca GENERAL FAX .........................................................1-866-931-2656 LOREN AGREY, PhD ADMINISTRATION President Loren Agrey, PhD, President [email protected] Noble Donkor, PhD, Vice President for Academic Administration [email protected] Jr Ferrer, BT, Vice President for Marketing and [email protected] David A. Jeff rey, PhD, Director of Continuing Education and Institutional Research....................... djeff [email protected] Darrell Huether, MBA, Vice President for Financial Administration ................ [email protected] Stacy Hunter, MA, Vice President for Student Services ............................... [email protected] NOBLE DONKOR, PhD Vice President for FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Academic Administration DEPARTMENTS Behavioural Science International Studies Music Outward Pursuits Religious Studies School of Business School of Education John N. McDowell, PhD, Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social [email protected] Trina Hosking, First Year Advisor, Administrative Assistant, DARRELL HUETHER, MBA Arts & Social Sciences......................... [email protected] Vice President for Julie Grovet, First Year Advisor, Field Experience Administrator, Financial Administration School of Education.......................................jgrovet@burmanu.ca FACULTY OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS Biology General Studies Psychology Wellness Peter O. Otieno, PhD, Dean, Faculty of Science........................................ [email protected] STACY HUNTER, MA Bonita Campbell, First Year Advisor, Administrative Assistant, Vice President for Science ......................................................bcampbel@burmanu.ca Student Services DEPARTMENTS ADVANCEMENT ......................................... 1-800-661-8129 x 8 Eric Rajah, LLD (Hon.), Chair, Advancement and Donor Relations.................................................erajah@burmanu.ca Diane Southcott, Director, Donor and Alumni Relations..........................................dsouthcott@burmanu.ca CAMPUS HOUSING......................................1-800-661-8129 x 2 Angela Deibert, Financial Aid Offi cer [email protected] JR FERRER, BT DORMITORY ACCOMMODATIONS......403-782-3381 x 5000 Vice President for Jeremy Purviance, Marketing & Enrolment Administrative Dean, [email protected] REGISTRAR AND ADMISSIONS SERVICES....1-800-661-8129 x 3 Lawrence Murrin, MA, Registrar [email protected] Nicole Bartolay, Admissions Offi [email protected] STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES ........1-800-661-8129 x 2 Debra Chenowith, Director [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC DATES AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS ...................................................... 6-10 Accreditation,Vision, Mission, Core Values of Burman University .......................................................8-10 History of Burman University ..........................................................8 ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................................ 11-20 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ......................................................................................... 21-35 Academic Status of Burman University ................................. 21 Examination Policies ......................................................................24 Grading Information ............................................................... 21 General Academic Information ......................................................25 Registration ............................................................................. 23 Conferral of Degree Information and Requirements .....................34 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 36-16 Faculties .......................................................................................................................................................................................................37 Programs, General Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 37-45 Articulated Program Agreements .........................................................................................................................................................42 Additional Academic Opportunities ....................................................................................................................................................43 Programs Off ered, Specifi c Information............................................................................................................................................... 46-152 Art ......................................................................................... 46 Modern Languages (French) ........................................................107 Biology .................................................................................... 47 Music ............................................................................................108 Business .................................................................................. 57 Outward Pursuits ..........................................................................117 Chemistry and Physical Science ............................................. 69 Philosophy ....................................................................................127 Education ................................................................................ 70 Physical Education .......................................................................127 General Studies ..................................................................... 100 Psychology & Behavioural Science .............................................128 International Studies ............................................................. 104 Religious Studies ..........................................................................137 Mathematics .......................................................................... 107 Wellness .......................................................................................148 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................... 153-191 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 192-199 General Financial Information ......................................192 Fee Schedule for 2020-2021 .........................................192 Fees Explanation ...........................................................193 Additional Fee Information ...........................................194 Discounts ......................................................................204 Scholarships ...........................................................204-206 Sources of Funding ................................................206-207 PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................. 200-204 INDEX ....................................................................................................................... 205-209 CAMPUS MAP .................................................................................................................. 210 6 IMPORTANT DATES SUMMER TERM - 2020/21 May 4 - July 30, 2020 FALL TERM - 2020/21 - ACADEMIC DATES CUE Quest begins 9:00 a.m. on August 24; mandatory for all First Year students..................................................................August 24 - 29 Remembrance Day - no classes .............................................November 11 Faculty planning week.......................................August 24 - August 28 Last day to apply for S/U grade for full term course .............November 12 Faculty Colloquium.......................................................August 25, 26 Last day to withdraw from any full-term course Classes begin ..............................................................................August 31 without incurring an F grade .............................................November