Introduction to Political Science
Political Science · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
POL-1011 prerequisites
Taking POL-1011 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.
- POL-3136US Politics
Where POL-1011 counts
Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
Political science is the parent discipline of a number of areas of study including a very broad definition of what is 'political'. This course provides a foundation for the study of politics in the world around us. Topics include human rights, global affairs, the Canadian Constitution and Treaties, political theories, the role of the state, political systems, public administration and policy, and political participation, movements and protest. The course is presented within the context of historical and current events. Maximum 6 credit hours of Political Science at the 1000 level may be used for degree credit.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.