Course Listings

The courses listed in this section include all courses approved for the undergraduate curriculum for the 2021-2022 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   
• New Courses Approved for Inclusion in the 2021-2022 Calendar  

NEW for 2021-22:

Looking for MMEDIA (Multimedia), PEACEST (Peace Studies), or WOMENST (Women’s Studies) courses?

• The subject MEDIAART (Media Arts) has replaced MMEDIA
• The subject PEACJUST (Global Peace and Social Justice) has replaced PEACEST
• The subject GENDRST (Gender Studies) has replaced WOMENST

Please use the revised subject area when searching for courses. Most courses use the same code but with the revised subject area (e.g. MMEDIA 2A06 is now known as MEDIAART 2A06).

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.

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 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).
3. 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.
4. MATH 1M03 (or 1MM3 ) 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 (or 1MM3 ) 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. 

Energy Engineering Tech

Courses in Energy Engineering Technologies are administered by the Bachelor of Technology Program.
Engineering Technology Building (ETB), Room 121, ext. 20195
http://mybtechdegree.ca

Notes

1. Renewable Energy Technologies students must complete  (a project in Renewable Energy Technology), 4RE3  and 4RT3 .

Engineering

John Hodgins Engineering Building, Room A214, ext. 24646
http://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/

Note

Enrolment in these courses is limited to students registered in an Engineering program.

Engineering & Society Program

John Hodgins Engineering Building, Room 316, ext. 27679
https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/engineering-and-society-program

The Engineering and Society Programs are described in the Faculty of Engineering section in this Calendar. These programs lead to the B.Eng.Society degree.

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.

Engineering & Management Program

John Hodgins Engineering Building, Room 316, ext. 27679
https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/engineering-management-program

The Engineering & Management Programs are described in the Faculty of Engineering section in this Calendar. These programs are administered jointly by the DeGroote School of Business and the Faculty of Engineering and lead to the B.Eng.Mgt. degree.

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.

Engineering Physics

Courses in Engineering Physics are administered by the Department of Engineering Physics.
John Hodgins Engineering Building, Room A315, ext. 27925
https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/engphys/

Department Note

All Engineering Physics courses are open to students registered in any Engineering or Science Program who meet the prerequisites unless otherwise stated. Prior permission of the instructor is necessary for students from other Faculties or from Engineering or Science who do not meet the course prerequisites.