Directed Individual Study
Philosophy · 3 hrs Directed Reading
Offered: Fall Or Winter
PHIL-4700 prerequisites
We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.
Description
This course presents senior students with the opportunity for in-depth research and writing in a specific topic or problem area, selected by the student in consultation with a Faculty Advisor. The student will meet regularly with his/her Advisor to discuss the research in progress, and will submit a substantial paper on the topic at the end of term.
Requisite courses
A minimum 15 credit hours in Philosophy (9 credit hours at the 2000 level or higher); B average in all Philosophy courses; permission of the Programme Advisor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and PHIL-4900 | PHIL-4901.
Note
A preliminary course description must be submitted in writing to the Instructor and Programme Advisor by the end of the first week of term. Only one Individual Study course may be taken for degree credit.
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