Honours Social Science (Includes All Profiles)

Honours – Social Science (300.Ax)

PROGRAM PLANNER FOR FALL 2010 OR LATER – JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE The following planner indicates all the courses needed and the usual path to complete your DEC in this program.

** Courses taken by some students may need to be adjusted due to recent changes brought to the “Charte de la langue française” by Bill 96. **

300.A5 | HONOURS SOCIAL SCIENCE

Honours Social Science students may follow the General Social Science profile, the Social Science with Mathematics profile, the Commerce profile or the Psychology profile with the following enhancements over their four semesters:

  1. Common classes in Economics, History, Mathematics, Psychology and Social Science research courses
  2. Common meeting times to help promote peer support
  3. Informal social activities, guest speakers, and field trips
  4. Early registration privileges
  5. Assistance with career exploration and university applications

 

  • Students who require a mise à niveau English or French course will be required to pass it before they can take their introductory course in English or French.
  • Students will be required to pass a Ministerial Exam of Language of Instruction and a Program Comprehensive Assessment. The Program Comprehensive Assessment is included in the Integration in the Social Sciences course (300-301-AB).
Semester 1

+ Honours Social Science common meeting time

ENGLISH | 603-101-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete four (4) English courses to obtain their DEC. Courses 603-102 and 603-103 may be taken in either order only after successfully completing 603-101. Course 603-200-MQ is the 4th and last English course required. Click here to view course list.

FRENCH | 602-1xx-MQ

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view course list. 

HUMANITIES | 345-10x-MQ

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21x-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view course list. 

History of Western Civilization | 330-910-AB

The roots of western civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt are examined. Our Greek and Roman heritage, Christianity, barbarian invasions, the fall of the Roman Empire and the first great, uniquely European civilization which took shape during the Middle Ages are also covered. The course emphasizes the Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Age of Discovery, Enlightenment, French Revolution, Industrialization, Nationalism and the Age of Imperialism. This course is a prerequisite for all other History courses.

Introduction to Psychology | 350-102-AB

This course introduces students to the scientific study of specific aspects of human behaviour and mental processes including: (1) the evolution of psychological thought and the identification of major psychological perspectives; (2) research methods in the study of Psychology; (3) the biological basis of behaviour, including the structure and function of the brain and nervous systems; (4) cognitive and emotional processes and, (5) learning and human adaptation. Students acquire the basic concepts and processes associated with the study of human behaviour. Further emphasis is placed on the understanding of how this knowledge and these abilities may relate to our lives and how they may apply in varying cultures.

Level 1 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


Semester 2

+ Honours Social Science common meeting time

ENGLISH | 603-1xx-MQ

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list. 

HUMANITIES | 345-10x-MQ

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21x-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ.Click here to view courses list. 

Quantitative Methods in Social Science | 360-300-RE

Quantitative information forms an essential aspect of Social Science research and a major part of the information we receive about the contemporary world through newspapers and other media. This course introduces students to the use and abuse of numbers in social research and reporting. Students learn where numbers come from, what to do with them, and what can be learned from them. The proper uses of basic descriptive statistics and statistical inference are explored through examples from all the Social Sciences. In addition to lectures, students experiment with a variety of quantitative methods using a statistical software package in a weekly laboratory.

Macroeconomics | 383-920-AB

This course familiarizes students with important concepts such as the determination of gross domestic product, unemployment rate, consumer price index, business cycles, creation of money and balance of payments. Fiscal and monetary policies are examined within the context of the Canadian economy. Topics dealing with international trade and finance in relation to the Canadian experience are also discussed. This course is a prerequisite for all other Economics courses.

Level 1 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).

Level 1 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


Semester 3
ENGLISH | 603-1xx-MQ

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list. 

FRENCH | 602-20x-AB

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view courses list. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

Social Science Research Methods | 300-300-AB

Prerequisite: 360-300-RE
Whereas Quantitative Methods focused on building numeracy skills for social science students, this course focuses on the qualitative elements of social science research across the disciplines. A number of qualitative research and sampling methods are explored through exercises and research reports. Substantial time is also devoted to effective library search techniques and to reading, summarizing and writing assorted and complex texts.

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


Semester 4
ENGLISH | 603-200-AB

After successfully completing their 603-102 and 603-103 courses, students must choose a 603-200 course. Click here to view courses list.

HUMANITIES | 345-21x-AB

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21_-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

Integration in the Social Sciences | 300-301-AB

Prerequisite: 300-300-AB
This is the final course for graduating Social Science students. The course draws on previous learning across level one, level two, and general education courses. Each student designs and carries out an independent research project, and reflects on college learning. This project includes interpretation, synthesis and evaluation of their own evolved research problem to theories and topics encountered in prior college learning. This is accomplished in close coordination with a faculty member and student peers throughout the course of the semester. The final research project, presentation, and program reflection serve as the comprehensive assessment for the Social Science Program. This is a required course for the Social Science program and is taken in the student’s graduating semester.

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


300.A6 | HONOURS SOCIAL SCIENCE WITH MATH

Honours Social Science students may follow the General Social Science profile, the Social Science with Mathematics profile, the Commerce profile or the Psychology profile with the following enhancements over their four semesters:

  1. Common classes in Economics, History, Mathematics, Psychology and Social Science research courses
  2. Common meeting times to help promote peer support
  3. Informal social activities, guest speakers, and field trips
  4. Early registration privileges
  5. Assistance with career exploration and university applications

 

  • Students who require a mise à niveau English or French course will be required to pass it before they can take their introductory course in English or French.
  • Students will be required to pass a Ministerial Exam of Language of Instruction and a Program Comprehensive Assessment. The Program Comprehensive Assessment is included in the Integration in the Social Sciences course (300-301-AB).
Semester 1

+ Honours Social Science common meeting time

ENGLISH | 603-101-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete four (4) English courses to obtain their DEC. Courses 603-102 and 603-103 may be taken in either order only after successfully completing 603-101. Course 603-200-MQ is the 4th and last English course required. Click here to view courses list.

FRENCH | 602-1xx-MQ

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view courses list.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ.Click here to view courses list. 

Calculus 1 | 201-NYA-05

Prerequisite: SEE MATHEMATICS SEQUENCE CHART
This course includes a review of algebra, functions, limits, continuity; differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions; related rates, curve sketching, optimization, including word problems, antiderivatives, definite integrals and areas.

History of Western Civilization | 330-910-AB

The roots of western civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt are examined. Our Greek and Roman heritage, Christianity, barbarian invasions, the fall of the Roman Empire and the first great, uniquely European civilization which took shape during the Middle Ages are also covered. The course emphasizes the Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Age of Discovery, Enlightenment, French Revolution, Industrialization, Nationalism and the Age of Imperialism. This course is a prerequisite for all other History courses.

Introduction to Psychology | 350-102-AB

This course introduces students to the scientific study of specific aspects of human behaviour and mental processes including: (1) the evolution of psychological thought and the identification of major psychological perspectives; (2) research methods in the study of Psychology; (3) the biological basis of behaviour, including the structure and function of the brain and nervous systems; (4) cognitive and emotional processes and, (5) learning and human adaptation. Students acquire the basic concepts and processes associated with the study of human behaviour. Further emphasis is placed on the understanding of how this knowledge and these abilities may relate to our lives and how they may apply in varying cultures.

Level 1 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


Semester 2

+ Honours Social Science common meeting time

ENGLISH | 603-1xx-MQ

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list. 

HUMANITIES | 345-10x-MQ

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21x-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

Calculus 2 | 201-NYB-05

Prerequisite: 201-NYA
This course covers inverse trigonometric functions: graphs, differentiation, integrals involving inverse trigonometric functions; integration techniques: substitutions, powers of trig functions, trig substitution, partial fractions, integration by parts; physical applications of integration, areas between curves, volumes of solids of revolution, L’Hôpital’s Rule and indeterminate forms, improper integrals, sequences, infinite series, power series, tests for convergence, plus Maclaurin and Taylor series and applications.

Quantitative Methods in Social Science | 360-300-RE

Quantitative information forms an essential aspect of Social Science research and a major part of the information we receive about the contemporary world through newspapers and other media. This course introduces students to the use and abuse of numbers in social research and reporting. Students learn where numbers come from, what to do with them, and what can be learned from them. The proper uses of basic descriptive statistics and statistical inference are explored through examples from all the Social Sciences. In addition to lectures, students experiment with a variety of quantitative methods using a statistical software package in a weekly laboratory.

Macroeconomics | 383-920-AB

This course familiarizes students with important concepts such as the determination of gross domestic product, unemployment rate, consumer price index, business cycles, creation of money and balance of payments. Fiscal and monetary policies are examined within the context of the Canadian economy. Topics dealing with international trade and finance in relation to the Canadian experience are also discussed. This course is a prerequisite for all other Economics courses.

Level 1 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


Semester 3
ENGLISH | 603-1xx-MQ

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list. 

FRENCH | 602-20x-AB

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view courses list. 

HUMANITIES | 345-10x-MQ

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21x-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

Social Science Research Methods | 300-300-AB

Prerequisite: 360-300-RE
Whereas Quantitative Methods focused on building numeracy skills for social science students, this course focuses on the qualitative elements of social science research across the disciplines. A number of qualitative research and sampling methods are explored through exercises and research reports. Substantial time is also devoted to effective library search techniques and to reading, summarizing and writing assorted and complex texts.

Linear Algebra | 201-NYC-05

Prerequisite: 201-NYA
This course covers the solution of systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants; vectors in 2-space and 3-space, dot product, cross product, lines and planes, introduction to concepts of linear combinations, spans, subspaces, linear dependence and independence, basis, dimension, row space, column space, null space and applications.

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


Semester 4
ENGLISH | 603-200-AB

After successfully completing their 603-102 and 603-103 courses, students must choose a 603-200 course. Click here to view courses list. 

HUMANITIES | 345-21x-AB

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21_-AB. Click here to view courses list.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

Integration in the Social Sciences | 300-301-AB

Prerequisite: 300-300-AB
This is the final course for graduating Social Science students. The course draws on previous learning across level one, level two, and general education courses. Each student designs and carries out an independent research project, and reflects on college learning. This project includes interpretation, synthesis and evaluation of their own evolved research problem to theories and topics encountered in prior college learning. This is accomplished in close coordination with a faculty member and student peers throughout the course of the semester. The final research project, presentation, and program reflection serve as the comprehensive assessment for the Social Science Program. This is a required course for the Social Science program and is taken in the student’s graduating semester.

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


300.A7 | HONOURS COMMERCE

Honours Social Science students may follow the General Social Science profile, the Social Science with Mathematics profile, the Commerce profile or the Psychology profile with the following enhancements over their four semesters:

  1. Common classes in Economics, History, Mathematics, Psychology and Social Science research courses
  2. Common meeting times to help promote peer support
  3. Informal social activities, guest speakers, and field trips
  4. Early registration privileges
  5. Assistance with career exploration and university applications

 

  • Students who require a mise à niveau English or French course will be required to pass it before they can take their introductory course in English or French.
  • Students will be required to pass a Ministerial Exam of Language of Instruction and a Program Comprehensive Assessment. The Program Comprehensive Assessment is included in the Integration in the Social Sciences course (300-301-AB).
Semester 1

+ Honours Social Science common meeting time

ENGLISH | 603-101-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete four (4) English courses to obtain their DEC. Courses 603-102 and 603-103 may be taken in either order only after successfully completing 603-101. Course 603-200-MQ is the 4th and last English course required. Click here to view courses list.

HUMANITIES | 345-10x-MQ

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21x-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

Calculus 1 | 201-NYA-05

Prerequisite: SEE MATHEMATICS SEQUENCE CHART
This course includes a review of algebra, functions, limits, continuity; differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions; related rates, curve sketching, optimization, including word problems, antiderivatives, definite integrals and areas.

Introduction to Psychology | 350-102-AB

This course introduces students to the scientific study of specific aspects of human behaviour and mental processes including: (1) the evolution of psychological thought and the identification of major psychological perspectives; (2) research methods in the study of Psychology; (3) the biological basis of behaviour, including the structure and function of the brain and nervous systems; (4) cognitive and emotional processes and, (5) learning and human adaptation. Students acquire the basic concepts and processes associated with the study of human behaviour. Further emphasis is placed on the understanding of how this knowledge and these abilities may relate to our lives and how they may apply in varying cultures.

Level 1 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


Semester 2

+ Honours Social Science common meeting time

ENGLISH | 603-1xx-MQ

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list. 

FRENCH | 602-1xx-MQ

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view courses list. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

Calculus 2 | 201-NYB-05

Prerequisite: 201-NYA
This course covers inverse trigonometric functions: graphs, differentiation, integrals involving inverse trigonometric functions; integration techniques: substitutions, powers of trig functions, trig substitution, partial fractions, integration by parts; physical applications of integration, areas between curves, volumes of solids of revolution, L’Hôpital’s Rule and indeterminate forms, improper integrals, sequences, infinite series, power series, tests for convergence, plus Maclaurin and Taylor series and applications.

Quantitative Methods in Social Science | 360-300-RE

Quantitative information forms an essential aspect of Social Science research and a major part of the information we receive about the contemporary world through newspapers and other media. This course introduces students to the use and abuse of numbers in social research and reporting. Students learn where numbers come from, what to do with them, and what can be learned from them. The proper uses of basic descriptive statistics and statistical inference are explored through examples from all the Social Sciences. In addition to lectures, students experiment with a variety of quantitative methods using a statistical software package in a weekly laboratory.

Macroeconomics | 383-920-AB

This course familiarizes students with important concepts such as the determination of gross domestic product, unemployment rate, consumer price index, business cycles, creation of money and balance of payments. Fiscal and monetary policies are examined within the context of the Canadian economy. Topics dealing with international trade and finance in relation to the Canadian experience are also discussed. This course is a prerequisite for all other Economics courses.

Introduction to Business | 401-100-AB

This course introduces students to the primary functional areas of business study, including management, marketing, accounting, finance, and law. Students acquire an extensive knowledge of business terms and concepts as well as an understanding of the role of business in society.


Semester 3

+ Honours Social Science common meeting time

ENGLISH | 603-1xx-MQ

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list. 

HUMANITIES | 345-10x-MQ

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21x-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3, Domain 4, Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

Linear Algebra | 201-NYC-05

Prerequisite: 201-NYA
This course covers the solution of systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants; vectors in 2-space and 3-space, dot product, cross product, lines and planes, introduction to concepts of linear combinations, spans, subspaces, linear dependence and independence, basis, dimension, row space, column space, null space and applications.

Social Science Research Methods | 300-300-AB

Prerequisite: 360-300-RE
Whereas Quantitative Methods focused on building numeracy skills for social science students, this course focuses on the qualitative elements of social science research across the disciplines. A number of qualitative research and sampling methods are explored through exercises and research reports. Substantial time is also devoted to effective library search techniques and to reading, summarizing and writing assorted and complex texts.

Microeconomics | 383-250-AB

Prerequisite: 383-920-AB
This course acquaints students with the basic principles of microeconomics such as consumer theory, demand and supply, elasticity, production and costs, market structure and behaviour, and the determination of factor incomes. Contemporary topics such as the environment, urban issues and government intervention in the market are discussed. Required course for the Commerce profile.

Level 2 Business course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Commerce students are permitted to take 385-251-AB (Money and Banking) as a Level 2 Business course.401-254-AB (Accounting) is strongly recommended for students intending to study Business or Commerce at university.


Semester 4
ENGLISH | 603-200-AB

After successfully completing their 603-102 and 603-103 courses, students must choose a 603-200 course. Click here to view courses list. 

FRENCH | 602-20x-AB

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language.

Click here to view courses list.

HUMANITIES | 345-21x-AB

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21_-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

Integration in the Social Sciences | 300-301-AB

Prerequisite: 300-300-AB
This is the final course for graduating Social Science students. The course draws on previous learning across level one, level two, and general education courses. Each student designs and carries out an independent research project, and reflects on college learning. This project includes interpretation, synthesis and evaluation of their own evolved research problem to theories and topics encountered in prior college learning. This is accomplished in close coordination with a faculty member and student peers throughout the course of the semester. The final research project, presentation, and program reflection serve as the comprehensive assessment for the Social Science Program. This is a required course for the Social Science program and is taken in the student’s graduating semester.

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


300.A9 | HONOURS SOCIAL SCIENCE – PSYCHOLOGY

Honours Social Science students may follow the General Social Science profile, the Social Science with Mathematics profile, the Commerce profile or the Psychology profile with the following enhancements over their four semesters:

  1. Common classes in Economics, History, Mathematics, Psychology and Social Science research courses
  2. Common meeting times to help promote peer support
  3. Informal social activities, guest speakers, and field trips
  4. Early registration privileges
  5. Assistance with career exploration and university applications

 

  • Students who require a mise à niveau English or French course will be required to pass it before they can take their introductory course in English or French.
  • Students will be required to pass a Ministerial Exam of Language of Instruction and a Program Comprehensive Assessment. The Program Comprehensive Assessment is included in the Integration in the Social Sciences course (300-301-AB).
Semester 1

+ Honours Social Science common meeting time

ENGLISH | 603-101-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete four (4) English courses to obtain their DEC. Courses 603-102 and 603-103 may be taken in either order only after successfully completing 603-101. Course 603-200-MQ is the 4th and last English course required. Click here to view courses list.

FRENCH | 602-1xx-MQ

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view courses list. 

HUMANITIES | 345-10x-MQ

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21x-AB.Click here to view courses list. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

Introduction to Psychology | 350-102-AB

This course introduces students to the scientific study of specific aspects of human behaviour and mental processes including: (1) the evolution of psychological thought and the identification of major psychological perspectives; (2) research methods in the study of Psychology; (3) the biological basis of behaviour, including the structure and function of the brain and nervous systems; (4) cognitive and emotional processes and, (5) learning and human adaptation. Students acquire the basic concepts and processes associated with the study of human behaviour. Further emphasis is placed on the understanding of how this knowledge and these abilities may relate to our lives and how they may apply in varying cultures.

History of Western Civilization | 330-910-AB

The roots of western civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt are examined. Our Greek and Roman heritage, Christianity, barbarian invasions, the fall of the Roman Empire and the first great, uniquely European civilization which took shape during the Middle Ages are also covered. The course emphasizes the Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Age of Discovery, Enlightenment, French Revolution, Industrialization, Nationalism and the Age of Imperialism. This course is a prerequisite for all other History courses.

Level 1 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


Semester 2

+ Honours Social Science common meeting time

ENGLISH | 603-1xx-MQ

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course.Click here to view courses list. 

HUMANITIES | 345-10x-MQ
Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21x-AB. Click here to view courses list. 
PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ.Click here to view courses list. 

Quantitative Methods in Social Science | 360-300-RE

Quantitative information forms an essential aspect of Social Science research and a major part of the information we receive about the contemporary world through newspapers and other media. This course introduces students to the use and abuse of numbers in social research and reporting. Students learn where numbers come from, what to do with them, and what can be learned from them. The proper uses of basic descriptive statistics and statistical inference are explored through examples from all the Social Sciences. In addition to lectures, students experiment with a variety of quantitative methods using a statistical software package in a weekly laboratory.

Macroeconomics | 383-920-AB

This course familiarizes students with important concepts such as the determination of gross domestic product, unemployment rate, consumer price index, business cycles, creation of money and balance of payments. Fiscal and monetary policies are examined within the context of the Canadian economy. Topics dealing with international trade and finance in relation to the Canadian experience are also discussed. This course is a prerequisite for all other Economics courses.

Level 1 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).

Level 1 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


Semester 3
ENGLISH | 603-1xx-MQ

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 109-10x-MQ

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ.Click here to view courses list. 

HUMANITIES | 345-21x-AB

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21_-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

Social Science Research Methods | 300-300-AB

Prerequisite: 360-300-RE
Whereas Quantitative Methods focused on building numeracy skills for social science students, this course focuses on the qualitative elements of social science research across the disciplines. A number of qualitative research and sampling methods are explored through exercises and research reports. Substantial time is also devoted to effective library search techniques and to reading, summarizing and writing assorted and complex texts.

Human Biology | 101-901-RE

Human Biology is a concentration course for Social Science students in the psychology profile. Focusing on cell physiology, human reproduction genetics and on the regulation of homeostasis by the nervous and endocrine systems, this course offers an opportunity to develop an understanding of the biological concepts which play an important role in human behaviour.

Level 2 Psychology course | 350-25x

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


Semester 4
ENGLISH | 603-200-AB

After successfully completing their 603-102 and 603-103 courses, students must choose a 603-200 course. Click here to view courses list.

FRENCH | 602-20x-AB

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view courses list. 

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

Integration in the Social Sciences | 300-301-AB

Prerequisite: 300-300-AB
This is the final course for graduating Social Science students. The course draws on previous learning across level one, level two, and general education courses. Each student designs and carries out an independent research project, and reflects on college learning. This project includes interpretation, synthesis and evaluation of their own evolved research problem to theories and topics encountered in prior college learning. This is accomplished in close coordination with a faculty member and student peers throughout the course of the semester. The final research project, presentation, and program reflection serve as the comprehensive assessment for the Social Science Program. This is a required course for the Social Science program and is taken in the student’s graduating semester.

Advanced Quantitative Methods | 201-301-RE

Prerequisite: 360-300-RE
This course reviews topics covered in Quantitative Methods (360-300) and extends these topics with the following statistical concepts: probability, empirical probability, axioms and fundamental theorems, conditional probability, independent events, probability distributions, statistical inference, random sampling, estimates of mean and proportion, confidence intervals, tests of hypothesis, tests of the population proportion and population mean, test of fit (Chi Square). Students wishing to enter certain university programs in Psychology may require this course as a prerequisite. Recommended course for Social Science students.

Level 2 Psychology course | 350-25x

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).

Level 2 Social Science course

Refer to the Social Science course list for Level 1 and Level 2 courses and prerequisites. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses in any one discipline. (One level 1 course and a maximum of three level 2 courses in the same discipline).


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