Unsure about some of the terms used at Brock?
We hope that the information below will help clear things up.

How do I read the timetable?

If you’re not sure how to read the timetable, it might be difficult to register for your courses. Review the information below before you get started.

Glossary of terms

ASY – ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE (no time slot required)

Schedule: Fully Asynchronous | Location: Fully Online | Exam: Fully Online

A fully online asynchronous course is delivered to learners via the Internet and does not require real-time communications. Asynchronous online courses have no required on-campus components, including assessments. The course will have a set start and finish date and set due dates for assessments (possibly including a scheduled final exam delivered online).

ASO – ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE with On-Campus Exams (no time slot required)

Schedule: Fully Asynchronous | Location: Fully Online | Exam: On-Campus

An asynchronous online course with on-campus exams is delivered to learners via the Internet and does not require real-time communications. Asynchronous online courses with on-campus exams have no required on-campus components, with the exception of examinations. The course will have a set start and finish date and set due dates for assessments (possibly including scheduled midterm and final exams delivered on-campus).

SYN – SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE (time slot required)

Schedule: Fully Synchronous | Location: Fully Online | Exam: Fully Online

A fully synchronous online course is delivered through web or video conferencing to facilitate real-time communication between the instructor and students. These classes have regularly scheduled meeting times throughout the semester where students are expected to attend, including assessments and exams.

SYO – SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE with On-campus Exams (time slot required)

Schedule: Fully Synchronous | Location: Fully Online | Exam: On-Campus

A fully synchronous online course with on-campus exams is delivered through web or video conferencing to facilitate real-time communications between the instructor at one site and students at a site of their choosing, with the exception of scheduled midterm and final examinations delivered on-campus. These classes have regularly scheduled meeting times throughout the semester where students are expected to attend.

BLD – BLENDED – MIXED LOCATION (ONLINE AND ON CAMPUS)

Schedule: Both Synchronous and Asynchronous | Location: Online and On-Campus | Exam: Online or On-Campus

Blended location delivery courses are those courses that include both online and on-campus course components. Typically 50%-80% of the total course delivery occurs on-campus while the online components may be synchronous or asynchronous. (e.g., students watch asynchronous online pre-recorded lectures and attend an on campus synchronous seminar)

HYF – HYFLEX

Schedule: Fully Synchronous | Location: Online or On-Campus | Exam: Online or On-Campus

Hyflex courses are offered simultaneously in on-campus and online environment. On-campus registration may be limited. On-campus and online students should be intentionally integrated through online interactions and engagement with synchronous learning opportunities. Online students will not be required to attend campus for any component of the course, including assessments.

ONM – ONLINE MIXED

Schedule: Both Synchronous and Asynchronous | Location: Fully Online | Exam: Fully Online

A blended course that includes both synchronous and asynchronous elements delivered fully online. The synchronous components of the course requires real-time interactions with the course instructor and teaching assistants/lab demonstrators, on a set schedule. The asynchronous components (pre-recorded) can be viewed online without real-time interaction.

PRO – PROJECT

Develop and complete a project as an independent study working individually or in small groups with a faculty member(s).

LEC – LECTURE

A large or small educational talk delivered to students on-campus.

LL – Lecture/Lab

A large or small educational talk delivered to students on-campus followed by small-group learning to observe, test and apply course concepts in a controlled setting (typically affiliated with a specific technology and/or facility).

LAB – LABORATORY

Observe, test and apply course concepts in a controlled setting, specialized for small-group learning on-campus (typically affiliated with a specific technology and/or facility).

SEM – SEMINAR

A small-group learning activity that allows for the discussion and application of course concepts on-campus.

TUT – TUTORIAL

A small-group learning activity that allows for application of course concepts on-campus.

VLABS:

Virtual Labs — appearing as SYNC, VLABS or VLABS. If your course normally would occur in a computer lab, we have included the Virtual Lab location in the location. Your instructor will provide more information during class. You will not be required to be on campus, but you will be able to remotely access on-campus software during your scheduled lab time. Click here for more information.

CLI – PRACTICUM (CLINIC)

Supervised, practice-based experience in employment related to the field of study.

FLD – FIELD COURSE

Exploring academic content in a purposeful way outside the classroom through fieldtrips and/or field-work within Canada. An in-class component may be schedule on-campus in advance of and/or following the field experience.

IFT – INTERNATIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCE

Exploring academic content in a purposeful way outside the classroom through short-term fieldtrips and/or field work outside of Canada. An in-class component may be scheduled on-campus in advance of and/or following the field experience.

INT – INTERNSHIP

Participation in discipline-specific, supervised, full-time work during the study period. A set number of hours/days/weeks may be required to be completed by the student. An internship supervisor (within the student’s unit of study) as well as a workplace supervisor will typically be involved to lead the student through the learning experience.

Course calendar:

This online catalogue contains Brock rules and regulations, programs of study, program requirements and course descriptions.

Click here to view the current course calendar

Concentration:

Only available in an honours degree program, and requiring a minimum of six credits (6.0) from a list of approved courses. Enables you to pursue studies with some focus within your major or combined major.

Context credits:

Mandatory courses intended to provide you with a broad educational background. All students must complete at least one full credit from each of the following Faculties at Brock:

• Humanities
• Mathematics and Science
• Social Sciences

Plan these into your schedule after required courses.

Click here to view a complete list of context credits

Co-requisite:

A course that must be taken at the same time as another course.

Course component:

Various classroom formats that make up a course, such as lectures, seminars, labs and tutorials.

Department/centre:

Divisions of the university that give instruction in a certain subject area. These divisions oversee program requirements.

Deregistration:

You will automatically be removed from course(s) under the following conditions:

• You have enrolled in a course but do not have the prerequisite(s). An override from the department/centre will be required to remain enrolled. Click here for a list of courses where automatic deregistration will occur.
• You do not confirm your enrolment by making arrangements with Student Awards and Financial Accounts before the Payment Due Date on your Statement of Account.

Duration:

Period of time over which a course is taught.

Elective:

Elective credits may be chosen from any area of interest, provided you meet any prerequisites or restrictions listed in the course notes.

Note: If you are planning to pursue a minor, you will likely use your elective courses to satisfy these requirements.

Faculty:

Branches of the university that oversee academic departments/centres.

Major:

Specific area of emphasis within a degree program. Students following a major will have a set of core courses and electives to complete.

Major credit:

Credits required for, but not necessarily the same as, your major discipline.

Minor:

Must be distinct from your major or combined major, and requires from four (4.0) to six (6.0) credits.

Students wishing to obtain a minor within a degree program may not use the same course(s) to satisfy both the major and minor requirements.

Prerequisite:

A course that must be taken prior to taking another course.

Stream:

A collection of courses focusing on a specific area within a major.

Override:

Special permission from the teaching department/centre to register in a course that has prerequisites and/or restrictions that students do not meet, or that may be full.

Restrictions:

Requirements of a course that must be met before registration in a specific course.

Required courses:

Courses that must be taken as a part of your degree program. Plan these into your schedule first.