PSCI 101Introduction to Politics 1
- Faculty
- Arts
- Offered
- Fall
- Credit
- 0.5
- Last listed
- 1984–85
No longer offered. It’s in Waterloo’s scanned calendars from 1967–68 to 1984–85; the 1995–96 to 2023–24 calendars are on ucalendar.
An introduction to the nature of politics and to the conflict of modern political ideas. The course involves a common lecture series and tutorials led by faculty members. Political Science 102 consists of a series of courses dealing with different aspects of politics. Students should select the course which most closely corresponds to their interests.
As printed in the 1976–77 to 1984–85 calendars, read by OCR; the scanned page is the original.
Requirements, as last listed
Note
In today’s calendar
Reviewed on UW Flow
72% liked it53% easy67% useful
From 18 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Tests weird
Jan 2014 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Enjoyed bits and pieces of the class but I had to fight for a lot of marks that I deserved on midterms, paper, etc.
Oct 2012 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
I did not enjoy the course. It was not very interesting and not too easy either. I should have taken something else as my elective.
Oct 2012 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
8 posts and comments in 7 threads mention PSCI 101, August 2012 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2023
Do I need to take PSCI 101 to understand PSCI 150? 4 points, 3 comments
u/misterhatman420: “So I did an oopsie and didn't take PSCI 101 first and I know there's no prereq for PSCI 150 but I'm wondering if I'll be missing much needed context if I take PSCI 150 without taking PSCI 101”
Spring 2014
What was the most interesting/easy courses you've ever taken that don't require prereqs? 6 points, 15 comments
“Hey everyone I'm trying to find the last elective of my last term and I have the flexibility to choose a lot of different courses - I want some input from everyone on all faculties for some good …”
u/blaster009: “There's a few that I can list: PSCI 101 (Intro Political Science) PHIL 101 (Intro Philosophy) SPAN 101 (Intro Spanish) SCI 238 (Intro Astronomy) HIST 200 (History and Film) PHIL 101 and PSCI 101 in particular were extremely easy, SPAN 101 had a bit of memorization involved but …”
Spring 2013
Suggestions for good courses for fulfilling elective breadth requirement (social sciences requirement), also is doing 4 courses a term ok? 1 point, 12 comments
“I was wondering if anyone knows any interesting/good courses to take for fulfilling the elective breadth requirements for CS. …”
u/tragicjones: “… The old PSCI 101 floundered after the excellent Richard Nutbrown passed away, so they're overhauling the program. PSCI 100 is an introduction to Canadian politics. …”
Winter 2013
What is the best course you've taken at Waterloo? 11 points, 43 comments
“I would have to say Econ 101 with Larry Smith OR Speech Writing with Rob Danisch What do you think?”
u/eristicham: “PSYCH 101 with Ennis was a really great class to take. PSCI 101 with Nutbrown would trump it for me, but unfortunately he passed away last year.”
Fall 2012
Is there anyone with CS major and ENGL minor? 7 points, 29 comments
“I'm graduating this term with bachelor in Computer Science and minor in English Literature; it's a rather peculiar mix and that's how I'm marketing myself in the job market. …”
u/blaster009: “I graduated with a CS major and all the credits necessary for a minor in Political Science. Don't listen to the haters! (P.S. Most CS majors can't write for beans. …”
u/PygmalionJones: “For a minor in PSCI, which classes would you recommend? I'm in PSCI 101 and it's been very interesting and fun so far”
Spring 2012
PSCI 101: Intro to Political Ideas, any reviews? 3 points, 3 comments
u/PygmalionJones: “Hi, I'm currently in PSCI 101 as an incoming CS frosh and am thinking of switching a couple of my electives if possible. Does anyone have an opinion of PSCI 101?”
u/tragicjones: “… I don't know if there are better choices out there for you, but PSCI 101 wouldn't be a bad one. PHIL 145 is also an interesting, useful, and light course. …”
Easiest bird courses in your opinion? 8 points, 29 comments
“I'm looking to fill up my schedule. Preferably online course and/or no exam (in the final exam schedule).”
u/blaster009: “… this should be a no-brainer...available online) Other courses that were fairly easy: PSCI 101 (Introductory Political Science - Easy, although you will likely need to attend a tutorial / discussion group) PSCI 252 (Development of the Global South - Easy with a light workload) …”
Check it elsewhere
In the scanned calendars
How it read in each calendar from 1967–68 to 1984–85, newest first. The text is OCR of the scanned pages; years whose wording matches are shown once, from the clearest scan. Each year links to its page on uwloo and to that page of the scanned PDF.
1976–77 to 1984–85 9 calendars
An introduction to the nature of politics and to the conflict of modern political ideas. The course involves a common lecture series and tutorials led by faculty members.
Political Science 102 consists of a series of courses dealing with different aspects of politics. Students should select the course which most closely corresponds to their interests.
Note
Offered Fall · 0.5 credit
1975–76 1 calendar
An introduction to the conflict of political ideas in modern industrial society, based on a discussion of Liberalism, Conservatism, Marxism and Socialism, and their relationship to the individual and democracy. Fall term °
Not in the 1968–69 to 1974–75 calendars.
1967–68 1 calendar
Titled Introductory Politics.
(a) A study of some of the leading political ideas of the contemporary world. (b) A comparative treatment of the institutions and practices of modern government with particular reference to Canada. Note: This course is restricted to students in the Co-operative Mathematics programme. Parts (a) and (b) will be offered in alternate terms.