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SMF 220Research Methods

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies

Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course introduces students to the philosophy and methods of social science and humanities research, including an examination of issues and approaches to conducting research in the areas of sexuality, couples, and families.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)

Antirequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • LS221 - Research Methods (0.50)
      • PSCI315 - Research Design in Political Science (0.50)
      • PSYCH291 - Basic Research Methods (0.50)
      • SDS251R - Social Research (0.50)
      • SOC221 - Research Methods (0.50)
      • SWREN251R - Social Research (0.50)
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:

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