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Scholars Electives
Scholars Electives 1100F/G - First Year Scholar's Elective Seminar Course
This course will examine a theme of academic and/or public importance that is determined each year.
Antirequisite(s): Scholars Electives 1020Y
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to first-year Scholar's Electives Students
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Extra Information: 2 hours per week, 0.5 course
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Scholars Electives 2200E - Supervised Individual Research 1
Under the mentorship of a faculty member, students will work on a research project, keep a complete record of the research, submit written interim and final reports and finally, make a presentation describing the research throughout the year.
Antirequisite(s): Scholars Electives 3303E
Prerequisite(s): Scholars Electives 1100F/G or the former Scholars Electives 1020Y and permission of the Dean of the Faculty. Restricted to Scholar's Electives Students; normally taken in Year 2.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course.
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Scholars Electives 3302E - Intellectual Origins and Concepts: Contemporary Issues
Seminar course with readings. Topic available during the Intent to Register period.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Scholars Electives 1020Y and registration in the Scholars Electives module.
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Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 1.0 course.
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Scholars Electives 3305E - Supervised Individual Research 2
Under the mentorship of a faculty member, students will work on a research project, keep a complete record of the research, submit interim reports and, finally, a thesis, and present a seminar based on the research throughout the year.
Antirequisite(s): Scholars Electives 3304E
Prerequisite(s): Scholars Electives 2200E or the former Scholars Electives 3303E and permission of the Dean of the Faculty. Restricted to students in the Scholar's Electives Program; normally taken in Year 3.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course
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Scholars Electives 4400Y - Civic Engagement, Professional Development and Communication
The purpose of this capstone course is to apply knowledge and skills learned in the Scholars Electives program to real-world problems. Students will complete a community-based project, attend workshops designed to increase their leadership skills and hone their presentation skills by delivering an accessible talk on their research.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in fourth year of the Scholars Electives module, registration in at least 5.0 other courses during the academic year.
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Extra Information: approximately 2 hours every second week, 0.5 course.
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Academic Calendar 2017 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Scholars Electives
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