Courses 100 to 199 - Politics and Economics

Undergraduate Calendar 2012-2013

Course Descriptions

ECE103 Introduction to Microeconomics

Also offered through the Division of Continuing Studies.

This course is designed as an introduction to the fundamental building blocks of microeconomic analysis. Choices made by consumers and producers are shown to give rise to demand and supply. The role of the price system providing information and incentives is discussed. Various topics, particularly price controls and taxation, are used to motivate the analysis of demand and supply as well as the need to measure changes in demand and supply. This course will enable students to develop their own thinking on contemporary microeconomic problems in addition to offering them the necessary tools to understand the economic phenomena that characterize everyday life.

Note :
Distance Learning computer system requirements
Note(s):
Core Course for students of the First Year taking Arts.
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6 (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9)
Credit(s):
1

ECE104 Introduction of Macroeconomics

Also offered through the Division of Continuing Studies.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of macroeconomic analysis. Key macroeconomic variables such as GDP, unemployment, inflation, interest rates and trade flows are discussed in detail, and models of aggregate expenditure and aggregate demand and supply are used to analyze fluctuations and growth trends in economic activity. The course also provides an in-depth exploration of the effects of fiscal policy and monetary policy on economic aggregates.

Note :
Distance Learning computer system requirements
Note(s):
Core Course for students of the First Year taking Arts.
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6 (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9)
Credit(s):
1

POE102 Introduction to Political Science

This introduction addresses the discipline, fields, concepts, and methods of political science, the ideologies that have shaped politics, and the institutions through which politics is conducted.

Note(s):
Core Course for students of the First Year taking Arts. Equivalent to the course offered by RMC St. Jean, Ideologies and Political Regimes, 385-033-ST
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

POE103 Maritime Political Geography

Also offered through the Division of Continuing Studies.

This course provides an introduction to the field of maritime political geography and deals with maritime affairs from the perspective of the international law of the sea and the practice of states. It introduces students to the oceanic geographical environment, looks at the historical relationship between humanity and the sea, examines the important issues of the property of marine resources and maritime spaces, and presents the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Further topics that are explored include the contemporary territorialisation of maritime spaces, resources and environment management, the specific issues of geographically disadvantaged and land-locked states, the concept of "maritime region," and maritime conflicts. An introduction to naval applications in a Canadian maritime context permits studies of specific issues in relation to national security.

Note :
Distance Learning computer system requirements
Contact Hours:
0 - 0 - 9
Credit(s):
1
Note(s):

POE105 Canadian Politics and Society

This introduction addresses political culture and socialization, federalism and the regions, parties and the electoral system, federal institutions, organization and accountability of the public service and armed forces, equity and diversity, role of the media, and Canada’s place in the world.

Exclusion(s):
POE205, POE206
Note(s):
Core Course for students of the First Year taking Arts. Equivalent to the course offered by RMC St. Jean, Politics in Québec and Canada (Introduction to Canadian Politics), 385-013-ST
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1