Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6 Canada P3E  2C6 Tel: 705-675-1151 ext 3204 Fax: 705-675-4872  http://www.laurentian.ca Institutional and Administrative Co-ordinator Dr. Osvaldo Croci Department of Political Science ocroci@nickel.laurentian.ca

Contents

• General Information
  • Laurentian University
  • City of Sudbury
• Facilities and Services on Campus
• Student Accommodation
  • Residential Facilities
  • Off-Campus Housing
• Academic Programme
  • Academic Calendar
  • Available Courses
  • Grading Scheme
• Health Insurance

General Information

Laurentian University

Laurentian University was created by an Act of the Ontario Parliament in 1960 in order to meet the growing demand for university education in Northern Ontario. It is situated 250 miles north of Toronto, and is connected by direct road, train, and with links to other major cities in Ontario and Canada.  Located on the outskirts of the regional municipality of Sudbury with a population of 160,000, the university campus is situated between three lakes on 750 acres of land commanding magnificent scenery. As a bilingual university, it recognises particular obligations  to the bilingual (English-French) nature of the region.

Its facilities include an amphitheatre which is used extensively for   plays, concerts, etc., given by visiting companies and artists, and time-sharing computers which offer a completely modern facility for use in the University's teaching and campus programs. The proximity of the campus to the Sudbury Basin provides a unique outdoor laboratory for geological and environmental research.

The University is in a locale with a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities  in both winder and summer.Swimming, sailing, canoeing, fishing, skating, hockey, curling, golf down-hill and cross-country skiing, and other sports are enjoyed by many.  Excellent facilities for physical education exist on the campus.

Over 4,800 full-time and 2,300 part-time students are enrolled at Laurentian in the  following academic programs, all of which are available to foreign students.
 
 

Faculty of Humanities	Canadian Studies, Classical Studies, English, Ethics Studies, Folklore, French, Modern  Languages, Music, Native Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre Arts, Women's Studies.
Faculty of Social Sciences	Anthropology, Child and Development Studies, Earth Science, Economics, Geography, History, Law and Justice, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Faculty of Professional Schools	Commerce, Physical Education (Human Movement) Native Human Services, Nursing, Social Work, Sports Administration, Translators and Interpreters
Faculty of Sciences and Engineering	Behavioural Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer   Science, Engineering, Environmental Earth Science, Geology, Liberal Science Mathematics, Physics

 
You can look at a number of maps of Sudbury and Laurentian University here: MAPS
 

Sudbury, Ontario

The Regional Municipality of Sudbury is the largest centre in northeastern Ontario (view MAP of Ontario). The Regional Municipality has a population of 162,000. The City itself has 91,000 people. Sudbury is known as the Nickel City because of its nickel and copper mines. Inco Limited is the largest producer of nickel in the western world. Falconbridge Ltd. also produces copper and nickel from the Sudbury Basin. Together, the local operations of the two companies provide the Sudbury Region with the largest integrated mining complex in the world.
 

Facilities and Services at Laurentian

 Laurentian provides a well-rounded environment supported by many services for students.  These include:

• J.N. Desmarais Library, housing nearly one million volumes
• Student Centre, with lounges, study rooms, student association offices, the University bookstore, games room, and offices of student services.
• Counselling and Resource (academic and personal counselling);
• Placement Centre (job   placement services);
• Off-Campus Housing Office;
• Health Services;
• Department of  Active Living, including intramural sports, classes, and excellent athletic facilities;  Special Needs Office for disabled students;
• Student Associations:
  • Students General Association (SGA),
  • Association des étudiantes et étudiants francophones (AEF)
• Laurentian Off-Campus Students (LOCS) Food Services, with six locations on campus for snacks or meals;
• Child Care Centres (2);
• Computing and Telecommunications Services;
• Media Centre;
• Travel Agency.

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Student Accommodation

Residential Facilities

Any student, regardless of program of studies, college enrolment or denomination, is welcome to apply for admission to any of the residences. No deposit is required with the application. However, a combined non-refundable Deposit/Caution Fee of $400 will be required of applicants when they are notified that a place in residence has been reserved for them. Of this amount $100 will be assigned as a Caution Fee, of which the entire amount or unexpended portion will be refundable at the end of the academic year. The remaining $300 will be applied toward the second term residence fees. Reservations will be   cancelled if the Caution Fee/Deposit is not received within three weeks of notification of acceptance in residence. Students who do not register in the residence to which the Caution Fee/Deposit was submitted will forfeit the entire fee of $400.
 

Residences of the Federated Universities

         Huntington University

         The Huntington University Residence provides a co-educational
         experience for 171 men and women in 21 single and 75 double
         bedrooms. The residence facilities are such that men and women have
         their own separate floor and washroom areas while sharing common
         room areas. Students are able to do their own cooking in these
         common rooms, hence minimizing the cost of residence to the student.
         The residence is open to all full-time students at Laurentian University
         and provides United Church of Canada Chaplaincy services.

         Huntington accepts students who want to make a positive
         contribution to the academic and social life of the college. Applicants
         to the Huntington University Residence must submit a personal letter
         indicating why they have chosen Huntington and what positive
         contributions they can contribute to residence life.

         The 1996-1997 rates for the winter session are $2,225 for a double room
         and $2,625 for a single room. Applications should be addressed to the
         Residence Office, Laurentian University, Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury,
         Ontario P3E 2C6.
 

         Thorneloe University

         The Residence of Thorneloe University provides 54 single rooms for
         women and men enrolled in full-time studies at Laurentian. Beyond
         that, Thorneloe creates a community of students who wish to live,
         work and study in a family atmosphere.

         Students applying for residence at Thorne-loe apply using the
         Campus Residence Application, but must accompany that application
         with a covering letter indicating some of their academic interests and
         community involvements, why they wish to come to Thorneloe
         Residence, and what they feel they can contribute to residence life.
         The 1996-1997 rates are $2,700 for the year. Letters and applications
         should be addressed to the Residence Office, Laurentian University,
         Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6.
 

         Laurentian University Residence Complex

         Residence Office, Laurentian University, Ramsey Lake Road,
         Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6.

         Telephone (705) 675-4814.

         The Laurentian University Residence Complex includes: University
         College Residence, Single Student Residence and Married/Mature
         Student Residence.

         University College Residence can accommodate 240 male and female
         students in 60 single and 90 double rooms in an 11-storey tower. The
         Single Student Residence has accommodation for 387 men and women
         in 18 furnished two-bedroom apartments and 54 furnished
         four-bedroom apartments, each with common living-dining room and
         kitchen.

        The Married/Mature Student Residence (see immediately below) has 128 units,
        each consisting of one bedroom, bathroom, living room, and a kitchen with a stove
        and refrigerator. Leases may be required.

         The entire Laurentian University Residence Complex is linked by
         corridors and has direct access to Student Street.

         The 1996-1997 rates in University College Residence are $2,650 for a
         single room and $2,290 for a double room; in the Single Student
         Residence, rates include cable TV hookup and are $2,735 for a single
         room and $2,360 for a double room. Effective September 1, 1996, the
         Married/Mature Student Residence rate starts at $460 a month
         (includes cable TV).
 

Undergraduate, Mature and Married Students

On-campus unfurnished one-bedroom apartment accommodation is available to qualifying students. September 1995 rates are set at $460 per month.  All utilities are paid, including basic cable TV. All apartments are equipped with a fridge and  a stove. Also available are shared/double-occupancy one bed-roomed apartments furnished as above plus, each student will have a single bed, pillow, desk with   lamp and chairs.  September to April accommodation fees: $2,550 plus $100   (non-refundable caution fee deposit), payable in three payments. It is suggested you request and return a completed "Married/Mature Students   Apartments" form prior to your acceptance by Laurentian University as a full-time  student. (for further information please see Laurentian Calendar 1997-98)

Food Services on Campus

Meals are prepared under the supervision of a qualified dietitian. Facilities are available for catering at student meetings, dances, and other functions. Student meal cards are available. Although it is not compulsory for a student to obtain a meal card, once this option is taken, it cannot be cancelled.
 
 

Off-Campus Housing

Laurentian's Off-Campus Housing Office is located in the Student Centre. Assistance is available throughout the year to Laurentian's students living off campus.  This service provides listings of available housing in the city of  Sudbury  and surrounding areas.  This list is available by type of accommodations and by  zones. City maps, bus information and brochures concerning students' rights and  obligations as tenants are also available

Students are encouraged to begin their search for off-campus housing early  in the   summer in order to secure the best possible accommodation.  Office hours are   from 9.a.m to 4 p.m.  Monday to Friday.  Hours may be extended to some evenings and weekends in the busy summer months.  Inquiries should be directed   to the Off-Campus Housing Office, Room L229, Student Centre, 2nd floor, R.D   Parking Building, 675,1151 ext 1087.
 

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Academic Programme

Academic Calendar

 There are three semesters in the academic year

1st Term
 
08 September classes begin
05 December classes end

2nd Term

05 January classes begin
16-20 February: study week
09 April classes end
 

Avaliable Courses

Department of Political Science

2705  Canadian Government and Politics (offered also in French)
3105  Canadian Law, Politics and Aboriginal People
3315  International Organisation (offered also in French)
3335  Politique étrangère du Canada
3336  Canadian Foreign Policy: Process and Formulation
3337  Canadian Foreign Policy: Major Themes
3657  Canadian Public Policy
3707  Provincial Governments and Politics (offered also in French)
4345  International Theory
4355  Global Politics Economy
4626  Policy Analysis
4635  Public Personnel Administration
4645  Selected Problems in Public Administration
4715  Selected Issues in Canadian Politics
4725  Canadian Constitutional Law (offered also in French)
4735  Canadian Political Economy
 

Department of Economics

2085  Canadian Economic Problems and Policy (offered also in French)
2235  Women in the Canadian Economy
3025  Développement économique du Canada
4025  Economic Analysis of Urban and Regional Problems
 

Department of Geography

2405  Géographie du Canada
2406  Geography of Canada: Regional Analysis
2407  Geography of Canada: Economic Structure
2606  Géographie regionale
3236  Historical Geography of Canada
3237  Political Geography of Canada
3496  Geography of Northern Canada: Socio-Political Perspectives
3497  Geography of Northern Canada: Development Issues
 

Department of History

3006  Approaches to Canadian History (also offered in French)
3126  apercu d'histoire du Canada francais
3146  Canadian Labour in Historical Perspective
3196  Canada in the 20th Century: Selected Problems (offered also in French)
4165  Canada from 1850 to 1914
4185  Canada in the 20th Century
4235  Canadian Business History
4255  Canadian-American Relations
 

Department of Law and Justice

2206  An Introduction to Canadian Law (offered also in French)
3106  Language rights (offered also in French)
 

Department of Sociology

3716  Introduction to Labour Studies (offered also in French)
4066  La sociologie de l'industrialisation et le procès du travail
4156  Critical Analysis of the Canadian Health System
4157  Critical Analysis of Global Health Issues

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Grading Scheme

   A - 80 - 100%
   B - 70 - 79%
   C - 60 - 69%
   D- 50 - 59%
   F - 0  -  49%

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Health Insurance

Foreign students and their dependants must enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) or a similarly approved plan for health coverage. The premium cost for a single person was $546.39 from September 1, 1996 to August 31, 1997.  A foreign student will not be able to register until he/she has enrolled in UHIP. All international students must have a valid foreign student authorisation before registering at Laurentian.  Potential students should contact the Canadian authorities in their home country to obtain student authorisation, a visa and a medical certification, if necessary.

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