The primary academic focus of a program. It is generally a defined set of courses in a subject area. For each declared single degree, diploma or certificate, a major must be declared. Some credentials may permit optional double majors (refer to the applicable Faculty or School sections of the Calendar). For the BASc., two majors must be declared. For combined degrees and double majors, two majors must be declared, i.e., one major for each degree sought.
A defined set of six courses, designed to provide depth in a particular discipline, study in an interdisciplinary area, or focus on a theme-related topic. To learn more about minor requirements and which minors are available, see Minors.
When courses are mutually exclusive, students who are currently registered or who have earned a minimum passing grade in one of the mutually exclusive courses or equivalent may not subsequently register in a section of another course with which it is mutually exclusive.