PSCI 490Special Subjects
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Political Science
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Course topics vary. Topics may include international trade and cultural literacy, and the practice of politics.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Earned at least 0.50 units from PSCI
- Students must be in level 3B or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
One post or comment in 1 thread mentions PSCI 490, 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.
Spring 2012
What courses will you be taking in the fall? 13 points, 69 comments
“There are only about three weeks until classes begin (and only two weeks until orientation). What courses will you be taking in the fall? Anything fun/interesting?”
u/eristicham: “PHIL 216 - Probability and Decision Making PHIL 331 - Philosophy of Art PSCI 255 - Comparative Political Economy PSCI 291 - The Canadian Legal Process PSCI 490 - Topics in Politics & Business If anyone would like to form a study group for any of those courses I'd be interested.”
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