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Full vs. Partial Credits

Brock offers both full (1.0) and partial (0.5) credit courses. Most full credit courses in the fall/winter session run from September to April (both terms, or D1). Most partial credit courses run from September to December (Term 1, or D2) or January to April (Term 2, or D3). Occasionally you will see a full credit course (1.0) condensed into one term, or a half credit course (0.5) spread out over a two terms. 

Full credits are indicated with the letter 'F' in the course code. Partial credits are usually indicated with a 'P' in the course code, but in Psychology partial credits can also be indicated with the letters 'Q' or 'V'.

See the table below (but note that partial credits can be 'Q' or 'V' courses as well as 'P'):
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Credits are additive and, as such, two ‘P/Q/V’ courses (that is, two half credit courses) equal an ‘F’ (a full credit course). For example, 3rd year psychology students completing a 3 year Pass Degree must take 3 third-year Psychology credits but because we have full and partial credit courses at the third year, they may take any combination of Year Three courses that adds up to 3 (e.g., 1x Full + 4x partial OR 2x Full + 2x Partial etc.).

TIP: Credits vs. Courses

Students occasionally get the words credit and course confused when reading about program requirements in the Undergraduate Calendar. The word ‘credit’ in this context refers to a full credit (the equivalent of an F course, or two P/Q/V courses). The word ‘course’ can refer to either a full or a partial credit course.


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  • Home
    • Welcome to PSYC-Site
    • Psychology's Place at Brock
  • Academic Advising
  • Course Basics
    • How to Read Course Codes
    • Full vs. Partial Credits
    • Context & Elective Credits
    • Lectures, Seminars & Labs
  • PSYC Courses
    • PSYC 1F90 (Intro Psych)
    • PSYC 2F23 (Statistics)
    • PSYC 3F01 (Intro Psych TA course)
    • PSYC 4F91 (Thesis)
    • Expanded Course Descriptions
  • Degree Options
    • Degree Options
    • Years 1 & 2
    • Years 3 & 4 >
      • 3 Year Pass BA
      • 4 Year BA with Major
      • 4 Year Honours Comprehensive
      • 4 Year Honours Research
    • Combined Majors, Minors & Co-op
    • Exchange Programs
    • Blank Program Plans
  • Registration
    • When can I register?
    • Step-by-step: How to Register
    • Overrides
    • Conflicts, Dropping Courses & Automatic Deregistration
    • Tips & Resources
    • Registration Information for Students Entering Year 2
    • Registration Information for Students Entering Year 3
    • Registration Information for Students Entering Year 4
  • Request a Program Plan
  • FAQ
    • How Do I ...
    • What Happens If ...
  • Beyond the BA
  • Contacts & Resources
  • Professional Development/Post Graduate Program Recruitment Flyers