Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Methodology (Also see page 100)
300-101-LA
Introduction to Methodology in the Social Sciences
(Methodology for Social Science Students only)
Students will examine the entire process of doing
research in the social and human sciences. They will see
what is meant by the scientific method, the difficulties
involved in doing research with humans and ethical
considerations that affect researchers' work. Students
will learn which research techniques are used in the
different disciplines they are studying. They will use their
knowledge of quantitative methods and research
techniques to evaluate research reported in the media,
texts and journals, and they will create, implement and
report on a research project of their own.
4 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: 360-101, or 201-337, or 201-BLF
300-201-LA
Introduction to Research Methods in the Liberal Arts
(Methodology for Liberal Arts students only)
This course introduces students to the use of proper
research methods in the Liberal Arts. Students will practice
the various research and expository skills needed to write a
scholarly ten-page research essay (e.g., critical evaluation of
primary and secondary sources, organized note-taking, and
writing of increasingly well-structured and clearly expressed
drafts). During the lab period students will have the
opportunity to improve their computer skills.
4 hours/week Units: 2.00
300-202-LA
Statistics in the Social Sciences
(Level II for Social Science students only)
This course will apply advanced statistical tools, based on
probability theory, to decision-making in research with
an emphasis on the use of research design in Psychology.
It is recommended for students who wish to pursue
university studies in psychology. Although it is offered as
a required course to students in the Psychology option, it
is also open to students from all Social Science program
options who wish to expand their knowledge of statistics
and research methods beyond the Quantitative Methods
course.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
300-301-LA
Integration Seminar in the Social Sciences (I.S.S.S.)
(Methodology for Social Science Students only)
This course offers students the unique opportunity to
consolidate some of the links among the disciplines in
the social sciences. Each student will select and research
a social issue, write an academic paper, and present their
findings orally. In the paper, the student will analyze the
issue from two social science disciplines and one
theoretical framework. This process will serve as an
excellent preparation for university studies. The
successful paper will also meet the criteria for the
Program’s Comprehensive Assessment.
The I.S.S.S. course must be taken at Champlain College
Saint-Lambert only in the final semester of the Social
Science program. Students will not be granted
permission to enrol for this course at another Cegep.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: 300-101-LA
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