What do junior level (*JR) and senior level (*SR) mean in reference to courses?
The terminology of “junior credit” and “senior credit” are related to how the course may be received by another institution. Generally, junior level courses are introductory and senior level courses are advanced. Senior level courses often require other post-secondary courses as a prerequisite. Many university programs have a restriction on the number of junior level courses that can be completed for credit. Course numbering systems vary by institution. For example, at the University of Alberta courses numbered from 100 to 199 are classified as junior level; any course numbered 200 or higher is a senior level course. However, at the University of Calgary, courses numbered from 200 to 299 are considered junior level while senior level courses start at 300. Further, detailed, information is available from the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer.
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