CarletonComputerScienceSociety · AJaccP · Jun 27, 2026 · Jun 27, 2026
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 title: "Ways to Reduce Your Second Year Workload"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: article-question
 summary: "Strategically selecting courses in your first year can help reduce your second-year workload and set you up for academic success."
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ related:
 - should-you-take-z-section
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+**NOTE:** _These suggestions are primarily for **Bachelor of Computer Science** students. If you're a **Bachelor of Cybersecurity** student, you are encouraged to follow the course pattern for your admit year found [here](https://carleton.ca/scs/current-students/bachelor-of-cybersecurity/bcyber-courses-and-registration/#:~:text=a%20payment.-,Course%20Patterns,-It%20is%20recommended), and to consult with an academic advisor (bcyber.ug.advisor@carleton.ca) to plan any changes you'd like to make to that pattern._
+
 Strategically selecting courses in your first year can significantly lighten your second-year workload. One popular option is taking the COMP 1405/1406-Z section, and we've put together a [full guide](/resources/articles/should-you-take-z-section/) to help you decide if it's the right fit for you.
 
 However, the Z section isn't the only way to ease your second-year course load. There are many other approaches that are worth considering to build a more balanced academic path.

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 title: "Should You Take COMP 1405/1406-Z?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: article-question
 summary: "Taking the accelerated COMP 1405 Z section enables you to take 2000-level COMP courses earlier, but it’s not necessarily the right choice for everyone."
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ related:
 - reducing-second-year-workload
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+**NOTE:** _This article is primarily to help **Bachelor of Computer Science** students decide whether they should take the Z section. **Bachelor of Cybersecurity** students are expected to take it as part of their [course patterns](https://carleton.ca/scs/current-students/bachelor-of-cybersecurity/bcyber-courses-and-registration/#:~:text=a%20payment.-,Course%20Patterns,-It%20is%20recommended), and should consult with an academic advisor (bcyber.ug.advisor@carleton.ca) to discuss any changes._
+
 Enrolling in the accelerated COMP 1405/1406-Z section allows you to receive credit for both COMP 1405 and COMP 1406 by the **end of your first-year fall term.**
 
 This unlocks the ability to take **2000-level COMP courses in the winter term** of your first year.

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 title: "Making a Balanced Course Schedule"
 date: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z 
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: article-question
 summary: "Careful planning can help you create a timetable that supports your academic goals, fits your lifestyle, and keeps your workload manageable."
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ If you are going into your first year, classes that you will (likely) need to ad
 
 You can visit [this](https://carleton.ca/registration/course-selection-guide/bcs/) SCS page to view suggested course sequences for first-year students, if you’re curious about when students typically take the courses mentioned above.
 
+**NOTE:** _The courses listed above are for **Bachelor of Computer Science** students. If you're a **Bachelor of Cybersecurity** student, refer to your [course pattern](https://carleton.ca/scs/current-students/bachelor-of-cybersecurity/bcyber-courses-and-registration/#:~:text=a%20payment.-,Course%20Patterns,-It%20is%20recommended) instead._
+
 <br/>
 
 ### Class Timing

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 title: ""
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: article-question
 summary: ""

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 title: "Which Electives Should You Take?"
 date: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: article-question
 summary: "There are a lot of options for Computer Science students to explore electives that match their interests, fulfill degree requirements, and even help complete a minor."
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 When trying to figure out which electives might be best for you - there are a few things that you might want to consider. Whether that might be making the best use of your breadth and free electives, getting a minor, or strategically planning your electives to be able to take online courses during the summer, there are a lot of options for Computer Science students!
 
+Note that **Bachelor of Cybersecurity** students do not have any breadth elective credits — only free electives. You can review the [B.Cyber program requirements](https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/undergradprograms/computerscience/#Cybersecurity__BCyber_Honours) for details.
+
 Before we get started - you can find the complete list of course offerings [here](https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/). Also be sure to check the list of [prohibited courses](https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/undergradprograms/computerscience/#text:~:text=Course%20Categories%20(B.C.S.)) that cannot be used for credit in the Computer Science program.
 
 <br/>

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 title: "Why You Should Consider a Minor as a CS Student"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: article-question
 summary: "Instead of just filling elective credits with bird courses, using them toward a minor can help you stand out, deepen your skills, and explore a second area of interest."
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ sources:
   - name: Minor in Cognitive Psychology
     link: https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/undergradprograms/psychology/#Minor_in_Cognitive_Psychology
   - name: How many first year courses can I take?
-    link: https://carleton.ca/cuknowhow/my-degree/#:~:text=you%20can%20only%20count%20a%20maximum%20of%207.0%20credits%20in%20first%2Dyear%20courses
+    link: https://carleton.ca/registration/course-selection-guide/bcs/#:~:text=with%20identical%20specs.-,Notes%20for%20First%2DYear%20Students,-Students%20may%20only
 related:
 - which-electives-should-I-take
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 title: "Are all sections of a course the same?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "All sections cover the same content, but there may be minor differences such as the instructor, schedule and more."

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: "Can I take second year courses in first year?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "You may be able to take some 2000+ level courses if you meet the prerequisites"
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ contributors:
 - Jacc Padmakar
 sources:
   - name: Year standing
-    link: https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/year-standing/
+    link: https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/degree-requirements/#year-standing
   - name: Courses offered at Carleton
     link: https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/
   - name: Override requests
@@ -20,6 +20,6 @@ related:
 - stat-2507-in-first-year
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-Yes, you may be able to take some 2000-level or higher courses if you **meet the prerequisite requirements**. Registering for a course depends on prerequisites such as having a passing grade in certain other courses, or meeting a certain [year standing](https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/year-standing/). You can find these requirements in the **course’s description in the [undergraduate calendar](https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/)**.
+Yes, you may be able to take some 2000-level or higher courses if you **meet the prerequisite requirements**. Registering for a course depends on prerequisites such as having a passing grade in certain other courses, or meeting a certain [year standing](https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/degree-requirements/#year-standing). You can find these requirements in the **course’s description in the [undergraduate calendar](https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/)**.
 
 It may be possible to submit a [registration override request](https://carleton.ca/registration/override-requests/) to register in a course without meeting the prerequisites; however, these requests are reviewed on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed to be approved. 
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
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 title: "Are COMP 1005/1006 and 1405/1406 different?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
-summary: "COMP 1005/1006 and 1405/1406 have the exact same content. CS students should register in COMP 1405/1406."
+summary: "COMP 1005/1006 and 1405/1406 have the exact same content. Computer Science and Cybersecurity students should register in COMP 1405/1406."
 contributors: 
 - Jacc Padmakar
 sources:
@@ -15,6 +15,6 @@ There is **no difference in content** between COMP 1005/1006 and COMP 1405/1406.
 
 The only difference is who the courses are intended for:
 - **COMP 1005/1006** are for **students in other programs** that are interested in taking these courses as an elective. 
-- **COMP 1405/1406** are for **students in the Bachelor of Computer Science** program.
+- **COMP 1405/1406** are for **students in the Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Cybersecurity** programs.
 
-As a Computer Science student, you should **register in COMP 1405 and 1406.**
+As a Computer Science or Cybersecurity student, you should **register in COMP 1405 and 1406.**
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: "What is the COMP 1405/1406-Z section?"
 date: 2024-10-06T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "The Z section is an accelerated course that combines the content of COMP 1405 and COMP 1406 into a single term."

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
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 title: "Who should I contact if I need help with registration?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
-summary: "Contact the academic advisors at scs.ug.advisor@carleton.ca"
+summary: "Contact the academic advisors at scs.ug.advisor@carleton.ca or bcyber.ug.advisor@carleton.ca"
 contributors: 
 - Riley Lutz
 - Jacc Padmakar
@@ -14,6 +14,6 @@ sources:
 related:
 - 
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-Academic Advisors with the School of Computer Science are your main point of contact for questions about course selection, your degree requirements, reduced course loads, and more. You can reach them at **scs.ug.advisor@carleton.ca.**
+Academic Advisors with the School of Computer Science are your main point of contact for questions about course selection, your degree requirements, reduced course loads, and more. You can reach them at **scs.ug.advisor@carleton.ca.** If you're a **Bachelor of Cybersecurity** student, reach out to **bcyber.ug.advisor@carleton.ca** instead.
 
 For help with the registration process, check out [this guide](https://carleton.ca/registration/). You can also contact the Registrar’s Office at **registrar@carleton.ca**, or call 613-520-3500 during business hours.
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 title: "Why are some courses listed without instructors?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "Some teaching assignments may be finalized closer to the start of the term. Don't wait until an instructor is assigned to register."

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: "Do I have to take first year courses in a specific order?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "COMP 1405 and 1406 should be taken in Fall and Winter respectively. Other first-year core courses can be taken in either term."
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ related:
 - can-I-take-2000-level-courses-in-first-year
 - reducing-second-year-workload
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+**NOTE:** _These are the requirements for **Bachelor of Computer Science** students. If you're a **Bachelor of Cybersecurity** student, refer to your [course pattern](https://carleton.ca/scs/current-students/bachelor-of-cybersecurity/bcyber-courses-and-registration/#:~:text=a%20payment.-,Course%20Patterns,-It%20is%20recommended) instead._
+
 The First-Year Course Selection Guide [1] recommends taking COMP 1405 and MATH 1007 in the Fall, followed by COMP 1406, COMP 1805, and MATH 1104 in the Winter.
 
 **COMP 1405 must be taken in the Fall** since it’s a prerequisite for COMP 1406, which should be completed in the Winter.

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 title: "What is a Breadth elective vs a Free elective?"
 date: 2024-05-31T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "Breadth Electives cannot be under COMP, MATH, STAT, CSEC, DATA or Engineering. Free Electives can be from any department."
@@ -24,4 +24,6 @@ related:
 
 "Free Electives are all courses in Approved Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Business, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Math and Statistics, excluding all prohibited courses (see below). Engineering courses can also count as Free Electives, but never Breadth." [2]
 
-**NOTE:** *Computer Science students cannot register for CSEC or DATA courses. However, if you took these courses before transferring into Computer Science, they will be considered free electives.*
+**NOTE:** *Bachelor of Computer Science students cannot register for CSEC or DATA courses. However, if you took these courses before transferring into Computer Science, they will be considered free electives.*
+
+*Bachelor of Cybersecurity students only have free electives, not breadth elective credits.*
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: "How many courses should I take in a semester?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "Full-time students generally take 2.5 credits per term, but it’s also common to take fewer courses for a lighter workload."
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ sources:
   - name: Academic advisor
     link: https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/
   - name: Reduced course load
-    link: https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/reduced-course-load-2/
+    link: https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/reduced-course-load/
 related:
 - 
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@@ -27,4 +27,4 @@ We recommend that you **reach out to an [academic advisor](https://carleton.ca/a
 - Co-op eligibility
 - Visas and study permits (for international students) 
 
-For more information, check out Carleton’s webpage about considering a [reduced course load](https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/reduced-course-load-2/). 
+For more information, check out Carleton’s webpage about considering a [reduced course load](https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/reduced-course-load/). 
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: "What is the difference between a lecture and tutorial?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "Lectures are where instructors cover course content, while tutorials provide extra practice and support."

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: "What is an override request?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "An override request is used to request permission to register in a course that you aren't eligible to take."

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "What is the difference between scheduled and unscheduled courses?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "Scheduled courses have lectures at specific times. Unscheduled courses provide lecture recordings instead of having live lectures."
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ contributors:
 - Jacc Padmakar
 sources:
   - name: Course Delivery Types
-    link: https://carleton.ca/registration/course-delivery-types/#fall-2025-winter-2026-course-registration-labels
+    link: https://carleton.ca/registration/course-delivery-types
 related:
 - things-to-consider-while-making-schedule
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@@ -26,4 +26,4 @@ In-person activities could include tutorials or tests. Online activities could i
 
 Make sure to always check the course outline to see how different parts of the course, like lectures, tutorials and tests will be structured.
 
-For the full list of different section types, check out [this page](https://carleton.ca/registration/course-delivery-types/#fall-2025-winter-2026-course-registration-labels).
+For the full list of different section types, check out [this page](https://carleton.ca/registration/course-delivery-types).
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: "Do we register for both fall and winter courses now?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "Yes, you should register for both terms as soon as your time ticket opens to secure the classes you want."

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: "Should I take STAT 2507 in first year?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "Taking STAT 2507 in your first year can help ease the workload of your second year, due to the large number of required 2000 level courses."

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: "Can I switch courses after registering?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "You can switch courses until the first few weeks of the term"

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
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 title: "When can I register for courses?"
 date: 2025-06-16T00:00:00Z
-last_updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00Z
+last_updated: 2026-06-27T00:00:00Z
 draft: false
 layout: faq-question
 summary: "Check your time ticket in Carleton Central to find out when you can start registering for courses."
@@ -16,8 +16,6 @@ sources:
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 - 
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-Registration for **incoming first year students** opens between **July 2nd and July 4th, 2025**. Returning **upper-year students** can begin registering for courses **between July 8th and July 11th, 2025.**
-
 The exact time that you can start registering for courses depends on your [time ticket](https://carleton.ca/registration/dates/timetickets/), which can be found in the “getting started” section of the registration menu in Carleton Central. 
 
 Note that while it is strongly recommended that you register for courses as soon as your time ticket opens, it is possible to make registration changes until a few weeks into the semester. For specific deadlines related to adding or dropping courses, check out the [academic calendar](https://students.carleton.ca/academic-dates/).