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Course ID	Course
POLS 488	POLS 488 Special Topics in Political Science Course Credits: 3 This course examines special topics or issues in political studies that are not considered in-depth in other courses. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Political Studies including POLS 101 or 211 or 234, third-year standing, and instructor's consent NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
POLS 493	POLS 493 Law, Public Policy & Cultural Change Course Credits: 3 This course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada's capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs. Cross-listed: IDIS 493 Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing
POLS 495	POLS 495 Honours Thesis I Course Credits: 3 Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies. Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into Honours program in political studies or Honours program in international studies. See the department chair or International Studies coordinator.
POLS 496	POLS 496 Honours Thesis II Course Credits: 3 Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies. Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into Honours program in Political Studies or Honours program in International Studies. See the department chair or International Studies coordinator.
PREP 100	PREP 100 Career Preparation Course Credits: 1 This course takes a strength-based approach and is open to any students interested in exploring career options and learning effective job search methods. NB: Pass/Fail course
PSYC 105	PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology Course Credits: 3 A broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes.
PSYC 106	PSYC 106 Introduction to Psychology Course Credits: 3 A broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes.
PSYC 201	PSYC 201 Research Methods in Psychology I Course Credits: 3 Problems in research and experimentation in the context of sub-areas of psychology such as learning, memory, social influence, perception, and psycho-physics. Experimental, correlational, and observational methods are all considered. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105, 106. Education students with declared Inclusive Education minor may take the course with only one of either PSYC 105 or 106.
PSYC 204	PSYC 204 Social Psychology Course Credits: 3 The relationship between the individual and society. Motivation, interpersonal relationships, attitude formation and change, communication, effective group dynamics, and leadership. Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing

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