SOC 315 - Introduction to Social Methodology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-2)

Research design, data collection, and data processing strategies used by sociologists. Topics include research values and ethics, reliability and validity, experimentation, survey research techniques, historical methods, field research, and content analysis. Prerequisite: SOC 210 or consent of instructor.

SOC 363 - Sociology of Work and Industry

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Sociological analysis of the changing nature and content of work, its diversity of industrial contexts and organizational forms, and its consequences for individuals and society, from Canadian and comparative perspectives. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Not open to students with credit in SOC 366.

POL S 528 - Topics in the Politics of Public Administration

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Selected topics in the practice of public administration; content may vary from year to year.

SOC 366 - People in Industry

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introduction to the sociological analysis of the attitudes and behaviour of employees in work organizations, with emphasis on contemporary Canada. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Not open to students with credit in SOC 363.

SOC 456 - Data Analysis and Research

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

A practical approach to social science research that focuses on methods for preparing, analyzing, and presenting data. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or consent of instructor

SOC 503 - Conference Course in Sociology for Graduate Students

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

SOC 315 - Introduction to Social Methodology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-2)

Research design, data collection, and data processing strategies used by sociologists. Topics include research values and ethics, reliability and validity, experimentation, survey research techniques, historical methods, field research, and content analysis. Prerequisite: SOC 210 or consent of instructor.