Originally Posted by Amara

hey for the drop in tutorial for chemistry, r u suposed to go everyday , or is going once a week enough?
how iimportant is it?

Hi Amara,

The drop in tutorial for chemistry is completely optional. Everyday would be excessive because I think the TAs cover the same material for the entire week and then switch to new topics the following week. I guess you could go every week if you wanted to. It's completely optional - and to tell you the truth, I never went to one at all! If you have questions, I'd recommend going to the prof instead.

thanks sarah!

hey you guys,
i recieved an email from mac , saying that all students need to drop science 1b00 , as it is no longer required..
so it wont effect anything rite?

Hi Amara,

No, Science 1B00 has almost nothing to do with your actual classes. If I recall, it was just an online course that helped you get familiar with the campus. Needless to say, it was useless. If you received an email from Mac saying to drop it, it definitely won't impact anything. Just make sure you go to the Science 1A00 class though! WHMIS training is mandatory to get into the labs.

Originally Posted by Sarah A.

Hi Amara,

No, Science 1B00 has almost nothing to do with your actual classes. If I recall, it was just an online course that helped you get familiar with the campus. Needless to say, it was useless. If you received an email from Mac saying to drop it, it definitely won't impact anything. Just make sure you go to the Science 1A00 class though! WHMIS training is mandatory to get into the labs.

When is the Science 1A00 class happening?

This link lists all the available sessions that you can go to for Science 1A00:

http://www.workingatmcmaster .ca/li...-lA00-Schedule

Does anyone know where we find out if we actually passed Sci 1A00 and got the credit?

Thanks. ^^

You don't get a credit for it, which is why there is a zero at the end of the course code.

And I assume if you passed it you're allowed to do labs, if I understand Science's system correctly.

Yes, I wouldn't worry about it, I haven't heard of anyone failing it.
It will show up on your transcript. But yea, Danielle is right, they wouldn't be allowing you into the labs if you failed it.

Paul

Quick question; do we have to take courses from areas outside our major/faculty in order for it to be considered an elective?
For instance, if someone's in 3rd year psych, can they take more than the required psych courses as electives?

Thanks. :]

It depends on your specific program.

Some faculties don't care where you get your electives from, others do, it depends on your specific degree too.

For example, I just checked out psych B.sc. (http://registrar.mcmaster.ca /CALEN...7/sec_616.htm), and it says 15 units of electives, and does not specify from where.

The way I see it, you have your required courses. Then you have the pick three out of the list of x courses from the course list. I see these as being equivalent to in-degree electives. Then lastly, your elective-electives, which you are free to pick from wherever.

Does that help?

hi im in the process of making my decision about where to go next year and i was wondering if someone could tell me about the kinesiology program. i have been accepted to the program at queens and western but as far as im awaare i wont here anything back from mac untill mid march...? the kin program here sounds awsome and seems to have a pretty good rep so i was hoping someone could confirm my suspisions ahaha. thanks!

Hey woodlawngirl,

Unfortunately I'm not in Kin so I can't answer your questions specifically.

But I can tell you that I know quite a few people who are or were (and have since graduated) from Kin at McMaster, and really loved the program. A lot of them were very involved, participating in the Kinesiology games (an inter-university competition), as well as being a Blue Suit (what the Kinesiology Welcome Week [Frosh Week] Reps are called), or played varsity sports. So far, I have not met anyone who is, or was in Kin at Mac and didn't enjoy the experience.

Typically, yes, Mac doesn't send out their admission letters until sometime in March.

However, during your March Break, I highly suggest that you come to Mac (or any of the other prospective schools on your list) and talk to people here. Mac usually does a bunch of stuff during March Break for prospective students such as yourselves. You can talk to current students, and professors from the program who can answer your specific questions more directly. Also, there will be other information about the services at McMaster (such as the 250+ clubs we have, the First Year Experience Office, student services, the different residences, and other stuff I'm forgetting right now) available for you to check out.

In the past, McMaster has offered an info day in May, which I also highly suggest you go to (assuming it's offered this year, that is). It was because of May at Mac that I made my decision to come here.

Thanks for checking our site out too, by the way!

Cheers,
Danielle

thanks danielle,
i would absolutely love to come and visit on march break but considering that i live in nova scotia and am going to be sitting on a nice warm beach in the dominican i dont think i will be able to make it, lol! and by the way i think that this site is absolutely AMAZING ive been doing research on universities and programs now for a while now and i love this site, you guys are doing a great job! i am really excited for next year, and am really thinking about coming to mac, i guess now all i have to do is get accepted.

Psh. Complications. Naw, I could see why you wouldn't be able to check Mac out then.

Aaaand just for your information, there is a club at Mac specifically for out of province students: MOOPS (McMaster Out of Province Society). MOOPS is just fun to say. Do it. Anywhoo, there is more info about their club here: http://www.msu.mcmaster.ca/clubs/listings.php?clubid=7 . The club was just ratified (ie allowed to come into existence) this past September, so they're still ironing out some kinks, but have planned a few events so far this year.

And little tidbit: if you got into Queens and Western, you should get into Mac. Apparently McMaster makes you wait longer than most schools...they were the second-last school to send me my letter of acceptence. But...best of luck nevertheless!

And thanks for the kind words!! If you know of anyone thinking about coming to Mac please send them out way (well, to our URL at least).