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POL-323 Modern Political Theory (PHL-323) *
A study of the development of modern political thought from
Machiavelli to Marx, focusing on representative theorists in this period.
Prerequisite: POL-121 or 122 or PHL-121 or permission of the instructor
POL-325 Recent Political Theory (Capstone)
(W)*
This capstone course is about the decline and recovery of politics
over the past century. In that time the decline of traditional political
assumptions and the rise of democratic politics, totalitarianism, modern
science, and technology have prompted political theorists to reflect
upon the issue of what politics is, whether and how it has declined and
whether and how it can be reclaimed in the modern world.
Prerequisite: Year 3 or 4 standing. POL-325 is the Capstone Course for the Political
Science Department and is required for all majors in the 3rd or 4th year.
POL-370-79 Special Topics
POL-380 Internship
(F/W)
The Political Studies Internship is designed to offer political science
students a hands-on experience in research, policy development or
advocacy work. In each case, the goal is to match students to settings
that support their academic and professional goals and allow them to
make a contribution to the organization where they intern.
Prerequisite: Year 3 or 4 standing in a Political Science major or minor with a cumulative
GPA of 6.00 (C+). This course is completed in addition to the regular requirements in the
major or minor.
POL-385-86 Independent Study
For information on setting up an independent study see page 51.
Psychology
Honours Major: Clinical Focus (16 courses)
• PSY-121; 122; 201; 230; 315; 321; 336; 341; 417; 495;
• Two of PSY-223, 225, 227, 229, 255;
• One of PSY-334, 338, 339;
• Two of PSY-428, 448, 458; 468;
• One PSY-200-, 300-, or 400-level elective
• It is recommended that students also take PSY-480.
• Completion of PSY-121, 122, or one PSY-200-level course (excluding
PSY-201) with a 7.00 (B-) average is required for admission into this major.
Honours Major: Experimental Focus (16 courses)
• PSY-121; 122; 201; 230; 315; 332; 334; 336; 341; 468; 495;
• Two of PSY-223, 225, 227, 229, 255;
• One of PSY-428, 448, 458;
• One PSY-400-level elective;
• One PSY-200-, 300-, or 400-level elective
• Completion of PSY-121, 122, or one PSY-200-level course (excluding
PSY-201) with a 7.00 (B-) average is required for admission into this major.
General Major: (10 courses)
• PSY-121; 122; 201; 230; 315; 341;
• Two PSY-300-level electives;
• Two PSY-200-, 300-, or 400-level electives
• Completion of PSY-121, 122, or one PSY-200-level course (excluding
PSY-201) with a 5.00 (C) average is required for admission into the major.
Minor: (6 courses)
• PSY-121; 122;
• One of PSY-315 or 341;
• One PSY-300-level elective;
• Two PSY-200- or 300-level electives
PSY-121 Introduction to Psychology: General and Experimental (F/W)
An introduction to those topics in psychology emphasizing an
experimental approach to the discipline. Major topics covered include
an overview of the discipline’s history and research methodologies,
the biological roots of behaviour, sensation and perception, states of
consciousness, learning, memory, thinking and language, emotion,
motivation and social influences and relations.
PSY-122 Introduction to Psychology: Clinical and Developmental (F/W)
An introduction to clinical and developmental psychology. Topics
covered include an overview of psychological research methods, child
development, adolescent development, adult development, mental
abilities, positive psychology, personality, psychological disorders and
treatment and health psychology.
PSY-201 Research Methods: Statistics (MAT-201/SOC-201/PED-221) (F)
An introduction to descriptive statistics and the logic of statistical
inference. Statistical techniques common to behavioural sciences are
covered. Includes a weekly one-hour lab.
Prerequisite: Grade 11 U or M mathematics or MAT-101 or 114 or permission of
the instructor
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