POLI 1005 is a prerequisite for all other courses in the department, and only under exceptional circumstances may this requirement be waived. JURI 1105 may not be counted. Fourth-year courses are open only by permission of the department. Program for a Qualifying Fourth Year in Political Science Admission to the qualifying year requires the permission of the department, with at least a B average in all Political Science courses taken. Students will normally take 30 credits in Political Science, of which at least 18 credits must be at the fourth-year level.
Any exceptions are to be brought to the department for approval.
Course Descriptions POLI 1005 E Introduction to Political Science Nature and methods of political science. Canadian environment and society in relation to civil liberties, parliamentarianism, the constitution, federalism, administration, justice, political life, and external relations. Comparisons will be drawn with foreign countries. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the department. This course is intended to introduce students to the basic structures and operations of politics at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels.