I'm looking at this website and im wondering what do the * marks mean in the equivalent course section? For example, "CMST 2*03"?

It just means a general credit for CMST. I have one for bio2*03 and it can't be used to fulfill other course requirements because there isn't a course at McMaster that's exactly like the * course.

so how would it count towards the degree?

Originally Posted by xxorianna

so how would it count towards the degree?

Sometimes degree requirements specify "15 units from levels 3,4 biology" or something along those lines. So if you took bio 3*03, they may accept that course towards your 15 units. Also, the courses can count as general electives.

Yeah Star, I was trying to do that with one my bio2*03 last year and they wouldn't let me substitute it with a degree requirement. I'm gonna ask again and post back here, though.

Originally Posted by Angoose

Yeah Star, I was trying to do that with one my bio2*03 last year and they wouldn't let me substitute it with a degree requirement. I'm gonna ask again and post back here, though.

Yeah, that's why I said "may" lol. I've heard of it happening and of it not happening, but either way it should count as a general elective as a worst-case scenario. I hope it works out for you!!