The course will examine the events that have shaped our understanding of global politics, consider current events in this context, and apply this knowledge to emerging issues that will influence and inform foreign policy and

This course will introduce students to the common research methods used in political science. Students will learn various aspects of research design and how to correctly do it and explore a variety of tools and

Using some of the foremost texts of Western political thought, students will critically examine the contemporary political world along with their own beliefs and values. By exploring the writings of theorists such as Plato, Machiavelli,

The study of public administration is at the core of understanding government action and function. It is also at the heart of many core political science debates. What is the role of government? What is

This course introduces students to the politics of Canadian cities. It explores the responsibilities of city governments, the ways they make policy, and their relationship with other levels of government. Further, it investigates the quality

This course examines the development of public policy with a focus on Canadian governance issues. Course content is split into three broad themes. First, students will be introduced to the policy cycle and foundational theories

This course will provide basic training in post-colonialism as a research approach and other qualitative methods in political science to help students explore how colonial histories of violence continue to shape the landscapes, political structures,

This course is designed to discuss the real world policy instruments being utilized around the world to deal with environmental concerns like global warming, climate change, water scarcity, oil dependency and pollution. While it will

This is the first of a two-part introduction to the core areas of psychology. Topics covered include: the history of psychology, research methods, sensation and perception, learning, developmental psychology and social psychology.

This is the second half of a two-part introduction to the core areas of psychology. This course focuses on brain and behavior, states of consciousness, psychological disorders, treatment for disorders, emotion, stress and personality psychology.

This course introduces child psychology, focusing on development from conception to adolescence. An overview is provided of the cognitive, perceptual, physical, moral, personality, language, and social aspects of childhood development. Within a lifespan developmental perspective, the

This course will introduce the basic and major principles and procedures employed by psychologists for designing and conducting scientific experiments and critically evaluating experimental methodology and research findings. The course is designed to cover the

This is an introductory course in statistics, emphasizing the underlying theory and practical application of statistical analysis in the Behavioral Sciences, particularly Psychology.

This course is aimed at reviewing the definition, history and scope of deviant behavior, with an emphasis on the psychological factors that contribute to its origins, maintenance, and treatment. The course begins with definitions of adaptive

This course introduces an overall view of the field of social psychology in order to address major issues and topics that fall within this field and to cover the conditions and circumstances that lead to social