Course Selection Information - Winter 25

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Special Instructions
Course Selection Updates & Waitlists
New for Winter 25
Restrictions
Course Requirements
Cancellations

Course Selection windows for the Winter 25 semester begin opening on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8:00 AM according to the number of credits completed and in progress. All students taking Winter 25 courses must plan to select their classes as soon as possible after their window opens, and absolutely no later than Sunday November 10, 2024. Otherwise courses or sections for required courses may no longer be available. Course Selection continues until Friday, January 10, 2025.

Students will be unable to enrol in courses (or make changes) using WebAdvisor/Student Planning during the following time periods due to scheduled maintenance:

  • 8:00 AM to 12:00 NOON on Monday, November 11, 2024.
  • 8:00 AM on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 through to 8:00 AM on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

A reminder that when making additions or changes to class schedules on/after December 4, 2024, students must also ensure that their Winter 25 Final Exam schedules remain conflict-free (the Final Exam schedule will be posted when the system comes back on-line on December 4th).

Winter 25 classes begin on Monday January 6, 2025.

Please note that the information on this page is tentative, and may change often as updates are received. Monitor this page regularly for information regarding course additions, cancellations, changes, restrictions, waitlists and special registration instructions.

(page last updated November 1, 2024)

Special Instructions

IBIO 3100: This course has been cancelled for Winter 25. Biodiversity majors that have this course scheduled for Winter 25 semester may instead register in BIOL 3660 - Internship in Bio Sci. More information, including the application process for this course can be found here. Please email the BIOL 3660 course co-ordinator for more information, exp.cbs@uoguelph.ca

BIOL 1080 - Update! In order to ensure a conflict-free schedule for BIOC and FOOD majors with MATH 1090, four sections of BIOL 1080 will be restricted to students in these majors - section 0106, 0107, 0116 and 0117. BIOC and FOOD majors are welcome to register in these or any other section they wish that allow for a conflict-free schedule (posted October 18th).

BIOL 3650 Introduction to Athletic Therapy: Interested students should review the information and instructions on our BIOL 3650 page. The application deadline is Friday October 25, 2024.

Students in the BIOC co-op major should review the changes for Fall course selection on our Biochemistry Update page.

Course Selection Updates & Waitlists

BIOC 2580 - The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted October 30, 2024).

BIOL 2060 - The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted October 30, 2024).

BIOL 2400 - The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted October 31, 2024).

CHEM 2700 - Update! A waitlist for CHEM 2700 is now open for students not included in the restriction. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority on the waitlist will be based on class level and cumulative average. Space availability is not guaranteed for students in other majors or minors. Please note that the waitlist for CHEM 2700 will close at noon on November 15, 2024. Anyone who has not submitted their name to the waitlist prior to the closing of the waitlist will not be considered for registration in W25 CHEM 2700 (updated October 25, 2024).

CHEM 3430 - The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist.

HK 2810 - The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted November 8, 2024).

MBG 2040 - The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted November 1, 2024).

MBG 3350 - Update! The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre will begin taking a waitlist for students not included in the restriction, and for students in majors that require it, if the course is full. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on major and year level (posted October 29, 2024). Restricted to students registered in majors or minors that are required to take it. This is a permanent restriction as listed in the Undergraduate Calendar. Please monitor this page for updates.

MICR 2430 - The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted October 30, 2024).

STAT 2050 - Update #2! The waitlist is now closed. The restriction will be removed on Monday, November 11th at Noon for any additional students who wish to register (posted November 5, 2024). Update! Restricted to MSCI majors in BA, BSCH and B.MATH. BIOC, BTOX and MBG majors and those with a STAT minor, may register as well. A waitlist for STAT 2050 is now open for students not included in the restriction. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority on the waitlist will be based on class level and cumulative average. Space availability is not guaranteed for students in other majors or minors (updated October 18, 2024).

STAT 2230 - The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre is now taking a waitlist for students in majors that are included in the permanent restriction for this course. Students in other majors/program not included in the restriction will not be considered. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted October 30, 2024).

Requests for Credit Overloads (for students wishing to register for more than 2.75 credits) will only be considered for approval by the B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre beginning Friday December 20, 2024. Students can send their request for credit overload to bscweb@uoguelph.ca.

If all sections of a required course are temporarily full when your Course Selection window first opens, please continue to monitor WebAdvisor regularly. Occasionally, it may take a few hours before additional spaces are made available. Students should also regulary monitor this page for updates. If all course selection windows have opened, and you are still unable to create a conflict-free schedule of your required winter courses, please contact the B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre immediately.

New for Winter 25

HHNS 3000 - Special Topics in Lifestyle Medicine will be offered in the Winter 25 semester. This is a Priority Access course and will apply as a liberal education elective for BSCG, BSCH and BOH students.

MICR 4250 - Microbiome and Immunity will be offered in the Winter 25 semester.

Course Requirements

IBIO 3100: This course has been cancelled for Winter 25. Biodiversity majors that have this course scheduled for Winter 25 semester may instead register in BIOL 3660 - Internship in Bio Sci. More information, including the application process for this course can be found here. Please email the BIOL 3660 course co-ordinator for more information, exp.cbs@uoguelph.ca

Restrictions

A special thanks to the Registrar's Office who have pulled together a list of campus-wide contacts for students to consult regarding Winter 25 Course Restrictions.

Many 1000-level courses will be restricted to first-year students until 12:00 NOON on November 11, 2024. A detailed list of these and other Priority Access course restrictions will be posted on the Registrar's Office website.

Course restrictions that are of particular interest to B.Sc. students are listed individually by course below. Scroll down further for information regarding restrictions and course offerings from other departments.

BIOC 2580 - Update! The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counsellor centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted October 30, 2024).Restricted to students registered in the BSCG; BSCH; BASC.AHN; BSAG; BSES.ECOL; BBRM; BENG.BIOE, BME; BAS; BOH programs. BIOC and NANS minors may also register. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOC 4540 - Restricted to students registered in the BSCH.BIOC (major only). Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOL 1070 - Update! Restrictions will lift at noon on Monday November 11, 2024. Restricted to students registered in the BSCG; BSCH; BSES; BAS; BOH; BIESP; BBRM.EM; programs. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOL 1080 - Update # 2! Restrictions will lift at noon on Monday November 11, 2024. Update! In order to ensure a conflict-free schedule for BIOC and FOOD majors with MATH 1090, four sections of BIOL 1080 will be restricted to students in BIOC and FOOD only - section 0106, 0107, 0116 and 0117. BIOC and FOOD majors are welcome to register in those section, or any other section of BIOL 1080 that allows for a conflict-free schedule (posted October 18th). Restricted to students registered in the BSCG; BSCH; BENG.BME; BAS; BOH programs. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOL 1090 - Update! Restrictions will lift at noon on Monday November 11, 2024. Restricted to students registered in the BSCG; BSCH; BAS; BBRM.EM; BSES; BSAG; BENG.WRE programs. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOL 2060 - Update! The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counsellor centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted October 30, 2024)The BIOL minor has been added to the restriction (October 28th). Restricted to students registered in the BSCH.BIOD, BIOS, ENVB, MFB, PLSC, WBC, ZOO; BBRM.EM; BENG.ENVE, WRE; BIESP; BOH; BSES programs. ECOL and ZOO minors may also register. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOL 2400 - Update! The B.Sc. Academic Counsellor centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted October 31, 2024). Restricted to students registered in the BSCH. BIOD, BIOS, ENVB, MFB, PLSC, WBC, ZOO; BSES.ECOL; BOH degree programs. ECOL and ZOO minors may also register. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOL 3060 - Update! Restrictions will lift at noon on Monday November 11, 2024. Restricted to students registered in the BSCH.ENVB, MFB, PLSC, WBC, ZOO; BBRM. EM; BIESP; BSES.ECOL, EEP; BOH programs. ECOL and ZOO minors may also register. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOM 3040 - Restricted to students registered in the BSCH.BIOM, BTOX majors and NEUR major and minor, and BOH program. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOM 3200 - Restricted to students registered in the BASC.AHN; BSCH.BTOX, BIOC, BIOM, BIOS, BMPH, BMPH:C, BPCH, MBG, NEUR Majors and NEUR, BOH, NANS Minors. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOM 4030 - Restricted to students registered in the BSCH.BIOM major and NEUR major and minor. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

BIOM 4050 - Restricted to students registered in the BSCH.BIOM, BTOX, NEUR majors Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

CHEM 1040 - Restricted to first year students registered in the BSCG & BSCH; BENG; BSES; BSAG; BAS; BOH; BASC.AHN; BIESP; BBRM.EM; programs. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

CHEM 1050 - Restricted to first year students. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

CHEM 2070 - Restricted to students registered in BSCH.BPCH, CHEM majors as well as CHEM minor. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

CHEM 2400 - A Priority Access Course. Restricted to students registered in the BPCH and CHEM majors (regular and co-op). Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

CHEM 2480 - A Priority Access Course. Restricted to BSCH.BIOC, BTOX, CHPY, and CHEM and BIOC minors. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

CHEM 2700 - Update! Restricted to students in the BSCH.BIOC, BPCH, BTOX, CHEM and MBG majors (regular and co-op), and BAS.BIOC. A waitlist for CHEM 2700 is now open for students not included in the restriction. Please complete this form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority on the waitlist will be based on class level and cumulative average. Space availability is not guaranteed for students in other majors or minors. Please note that the waitlist for CHEM 2700 will close at noon on November 15, 2024. Anyone who has not submitted their name to the waitlist prior to the closing of the waitlist will not be considered for registration in W25 CHEM 2700 (updated October 25, 2024).

CHEM 3360 - Restricted to students registered in the BSCH.BPCH, BSCH.CHEM, CHEM minor and BSES.ENVS programs. Please continue to monitor this website for updates (posted October 31, 2024).

FOOD 3700 - Restricted to students in BSCH.FOOD, BCOM. HTM (regular and co-op) and BASC.AHN. Please continue to monitor this website for any updates on the restriction.

HHNS 3000 - A Priority Access Course. Restricted to students in BSCG; BSCH and BOH degree programs. Please continue to monitor this website for any updates on the restriction.

MATH 1090 - Restricted to first year students in the BSCH.BIOC, FOOD, PSCI majors, BSCG, along with students in MATH, STAT and MSCI minors. Please continue to monitor this website for any updates on the restriction.

MATH 1160 - Restricted to students in the BMG, BMH, BAH.MSCI, BCH.CS, BCH. SENG, and BCOM.MEF degree programs as well as BSCH.CHEM, CHPY, BMPH, MSCI, PHYS and THPY majors, and MATH, MSCI and STAT minors. Please continue to monitor this website for any updates on the restriction.

MATH 2130 - Restricted to MSCI majors in BA, BSC, and B.MATH. B.ENG (all majors) may also register. Please continue to monitor this website for any updates on the restriction.

MBG 2040 - Update! The course is currently full. The B.Sc. Academic Counsellor centre is now taking a waitlist for students. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on program/major and year level (posted November 1, 2024). Restricted to students registered in the BSCG; BSCH; BBRM.EQM; BSAG.AGRS, ANSC; BSES.ECOL; BOH degree programs. BIOC, BIOL, BIOT, MBG, MICR minors may also register. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

MBG 3350 - Update! The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre will begin taking a waitlist for students not included in the restriction, and for students in majors that require it, if the course is full. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority will be based on major and year level (posted October 29, 2024).Restricted to students registered in majors or minors that are required to take it. This is a permanent restriction as listed in the Undergraduate Calendar. The B.Sc. Academic Counselling Centre may be taking a waiting list for students in other majors. Please continue to monitor this page for updates.

MCB 2050 - Update! Restrictions will lift at noon on Monday November 11, 2024. Restricted to students registered in the BSCH.ABIO, BIOC, BIOM, BMPH, BPCH, BTOX, HK, MICR, MBG, NANS, NEUR, PLSC, WBC programs. MBG and NEUR minors may also register. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

MICR 2420 - Update! Restrictions will lift at noon on Monday November 11, 2024. A Priority Access Course. Restricted to students registered in BASC.AHN, BBRM.FIM; BENG.BIOE, ENVE, WRE; BSCH. BIOC, BIOD, BPCH, FOOD, MICR, MBG, PLSC (majors only); BOH degree programs. BIOT and MICR minor may also register. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

MICR 2430 - A Priority Access Course. Restricted to students registered in BSCH. BIOC (major only), BPCH, MBG (major only), MICR (major and minor). BIOT minor may also register. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

NEUR 2100 - A Priority Access Course. Restricted to students registered in BSCH. NEUR (major only). Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

NEUR 3500 - A Priority Access Course. Restricted to students registered in BSCH. NEUR (major only). Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

NUTR 3210 - Update! Restrictions will lift at noon on Monday November 11, 2024. Restricted to students registered in the BASC.AHN; BSAG.ANSC; BSCH. ABIO, BIOM, FOOD, HK, NANS programs. Students registered in the NANS minor may also register. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

ONEH 1000 - Restricted to students in first year. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

PHYS 1010 - A Priority Access Course. Restricted to students in BENG program. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

PHYS 1070 - A Priority Access Course. Sections 01 and 02 are restricted to first year students registered in the BSC, BSES degree programs. Section 03 is restricted to students in the BSC and BSES degree programs at any year level. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

PHYS 1080 - A Priority Access Course. Sections 01 and 02 are restricted to first year students registered in the BSC, BSES and BAS degree programs. Section 03 is restricted to students in the BSC, BSES and BAS degree programs at any year level. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

POPM 3240 - Restricted to BSCH. ABIO, BIOM, BTOX major and the BOH program. The restriction will lift on November 11,2024 at noon. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

STAT 2050 - Update #2! The waitlist is now closed. The restriction will be removed on Monday, November 11th at Noon for any additional students who wish to register (posted November 5, 2024). Update! Restricted to MSCI majors in BA, BSCH and B.MATH. BIOC, BTOX and MBG majors and those with a STAT minor, may register as well. A waitlist for STAT 2050 is now open for students not included in the restriction. Please complete this on-line form to add yourself to the waitlist. Priority on the waitlist will be based on class level and cumulative average. Space availability is not guaranteed for students in other majors or minors (updated October 18, 2024).Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

STAT 2120 - Restricted to BENG (all majors). Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

TOX 3360 - Restricted to students registered in the BSCH.BTOX program. Please continue to monitor this website for updates (posted October 31, 2024).

TOX 4200 - A Priority Access Course. Restricted to BTOX majors (regular and co-op).

ZOO 3620 - Update! Restrictions will lift at noon on Monday November 11, 2024. Restricted to students registered in the BSCH. MFB, WBC, ZOO majors as well as ZOO minor. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

ZOO 4170 - Restricted to students registered in BSCH.BIOD, ZOO majors. Please continue to monitor this website for updates.

Other Courses Restrictions:

Please see the Course Description section of the Undergraduate Calendar for other courses that have permanent restrictions listed.

Details regarding restrictions on courses offered by the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition (FRHD courses and some non-Science NUTR courses) are available on the FRAN department website.

Details regarding restrictions on courses offered by the Psychology Department (PSYC and some NEUR courses) are available on the Psychology department website.

Details regarding restrictions on courses offered by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology are available on the department website.

Details regarding restrictions on courses offered by the Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics are available on the department website.

Course Changes, Additions or Cancellations

ANSC 4610 - Will not be offered in the Winter 25 semester.

BOT 3410 - Is now offered in the Winter semester.

CHEM 2720 - Will not be offered in the Winter 25 semester.

IBIO 3100 - Will not be offered in the Winter semester. BIOD majors should refer to special instructions section of this page.

MCB 4020 - Will not be offered in the Winter 25 semester.

MICR 3280 - Has been cancelled and replaced with MICR 4540.

MICR 4250 - Will be offered in the Winter 25 semester.

MICR 4330 - Will not be offered in the Winter 25 semester.

MICR 4530 - Has been cancelled and replaced with MICR 4250.

PSYC 2450 - A popular Liberal Education elective for many B.Sc. students, will be offered in Winter 25, per the Psychology Department.

Please continue to monitor for updates.

Past Updates

There are changes to the Microbiology major that were effective beginning the Fall 20 semester for students following the 2019 Undergraduate Calendar and previous.

For past updates that apply to specific B.Sc. majors or minors, please contact your B.Sc. Program Counsellor.