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The courses listed in this section include all courses approved for the undergraduate curriculum for the 2018-2019 academic year. Not all courses in the approved curriculum will be offered during the year. Students are advised to refer to the course timetables available annually in Mosaic in March and June to determine which specific courses will be offered in the upcoming sessions.
Note: An A/B suffix appearing in a course number indicates that the course may be delivered across more than one term (see Multi-Term Course in the Glossary  of this calendar). The A/B S suffix indicates that the course may be delivered as either a multi-term course or within a single term.

See also:

• Elective Courses Available To Level I Students  
• Availability of Upper-Level Elective Courses  

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used as a wildcard character to return mass results. For example, a “Code or Number” search of ” 2* ” can be entered returning all level II courses.

Computer Science

Courses in Computer Science are administered by the Department of Computing and Software.

Department Notes

1. Students wishing to pursue a Minor in Computer Science should see the Honours Computer Science program in the Faculty of Engineering section of this Calendar.
2. Please note that not all elective courses will be offered in each academic year.

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.

Earth Sciences

Courses in Earth Sciences are offered by the School of Geography and Earth Sciences.
General Science Building, Room 206, ext. 24535
http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/~geo/

School Notes

1. Students aiming to fulfill the academic requirements for professional registration of Geoscientists in Ontario should seek academic advice from the School of Geography and Earth Sciences during March counselling in Level II to ensure that their program and course choices are appropriate.
2. Students are advised that not all courses will be offered in every year.

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.

See also courses in Geography and Environmental Science.

Economics

Courses in Economics are administered by the Department of Economics.
Kenneth Taylor Hall, Room 426, ext. 22765
http://www.economics.mcmaster.ca

Department Notes

1. Not all the Economics courses listed in this Calendar are taught every year. Students are advised to consult the timetable published by the Office of the Registrar, or the Department website for information on current offerings.
2. Students with credit in ECON 2X03  who transfer into Economics from other programs may substitute ECON 2X03  for ECON 2G03 .
3. Students who complete ECON 2I03  are well placed to enrol in the Canadian Securities Course (a correspondence course operated by the Canadian Securities Institute which represents the licensing requirement for individuals training to become investment advisors).
4. Students interested in an M.A. in Economics should consider the Honours Economics (Specialist Option). Also note that some, but not all, graduate programs in Economics require ECON 3G03 , 4T03  and 4TT3 .  For this reason, students interested in an M.A. in Economics are advised to consult a departmental advisor for more detailed information.
5. MATH 1M03  is required for any student planning to transfer into Commerce and strongly recommended for any student with a minor in Business or Finance. MATH 1M03  is required for ECON 3G03  and is strongly recommended for students planning any graduate study in economics.

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.

Electrical Engineering

Courses in Electrical Engineering are administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Information Technology Building, Room A111, ext. 24347
http://www.ece.mcmaster.ca/ 

Department Notes

1. All students in the Electrical Engineering program initially follow a common curriculum consisting of a combination of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering courses. In their senior year, students are given the opportunity to customize their program by selecting from a wide range of technical electives.
2. All Electrical and Computer Engineering courses are open to students registered in any Electrical or Computer Engineering program or the Electrical and Biomedical Engineering program, subject to prerequisite requirements. Prior permission of the Department is necessary for students from other Engineering departments or faculties.