Independent Studies (IS)

IS 101A Introductory Independent ResearchF,W,S 18 0.5

Each half credit will involve one seminar a week devoted to the philosophy, methodology and practicality of carrying out independent study. Emphasis will be placed upon such different forms of independent study as self-directed learning, problem posing, and critical thinking. In addition, each student enrolled in the course will spend at least seven hours a week of independent research supervised by an IS faculty member or by a consenting supervisor from any of the other academic units on campus.

Prereq: |S students must be in good Standing. Non-lS students must be in good standing in an Honours program. Consent of instructor

1$ 101B 1.0 Same as above

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IS 101C 1.5

Same as above

1S 101D 2.0 Same as above

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IS 101E 2.5

Same as above

IS 102A,B,C,D,E FW,S 18 0.5t02.5 Introductory Independent Research Continued Criteria as above.

Prereq: IS 101 and/or consent of instructor

IS 301A,B,C,D,E F,W,S 1S 0.5to2.5 Advanced independent Research Each half credit will involve regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent research on a topic of particular interest to the student and faculty member. Prereq: 1S 101 or 102 or evidence of ability to undertake advanced individual research and consent of instructor

S 302A,B,C,D,E FW,S 18 0.5to2.5 Advanced independent Research Continued Criteria as above

Prereq: IS 301 and/or consent of , instructor

Interdisciplinary Social Science

For courses in Interdisciplinary Social Science see Social Development Studies.

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