Course Listings

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 2* ” can be entered, returning all level II courses.

Social Work {620}

Courses in Social Work are administered by the School of Social Work.
Kenneth Taylor Hall, Room 319, ext. 23795
http://www.socialwork.mcmaster.ca

School Notes

1. SOC WORK 1A06 is available to all students.
2. The following courses are available for elective credit for students enrolled in Level III or above of a non-Social Work program. SOC WORK 1A06  is a prerequisite. Space for such students is limited and places are assigned on a first come basis. Not all courses will be offered every year.
   SOC WORK 3C03 Social Aspects of Health and Illness 
   SOC WORK 3H03 Justice and Social Welfare 
   SOC WORK 3O03 Social Work and Sexualities 
   SOC WORK 3S03 Social Work and Disability: Intersections and Exchanges 
   SOC WORK 3T03 Poverty and Homelessness 
   SOC WORK 4B03 Violence in Intimate Relationships 
   SOC WORK 4C03 Racism and Social Marginalization in Canadian Society 
   SOC WORK 4G03 Selected Topics 
   SOC WORK 4I03 Social Work and Indigenous Peoples 
   SOC WORK 4J03 Social Change: Social Movements and Advocacy 
   SOC WORK 4L03 Social Work with an Aging Population 
   SOC WORK 4R03 Women and Social Work 
   SOC WORK 4U03 Immigration, Settlement and Social Work 
   SOC WORK 4W03 Child Welfare 
   SOC WORK 4Y03 Critical Issues in Mental Health and Addiction 

Courses
All courses are open only to Social Work students unless otherwise specified. (See Notes 1 and 2 above.)

Sociology {520}

Courses in Sociology are administered by theDepartment of Sociology.
Kenneth Taylor Hall, Room 627, ext. 24481
http://www.sociology.mcmaster.ca

Department Notes

1. Prior to registration, students should consult the Department of Sociology’s website or individual course outlines, for fuller course descriptions and any changes in the list of courses offered in 2011-12.
2. SOCIOL 1A06  and several other courses are divided into independent sections.
3. Prerequisite: Academically exceptional students wishing to take a course for which they do not have the prerequisite may seek permission of the instructor to register. However, priority is given in all Level III courses to Sociology students, and in all Level IV courses to Honours Sociology students.
4. All Level IV courses are normally only open to students registered in a Level IV Honours Sociology program on a first come basis. SOCIOL 4M03 , 4MM6 , 4N03  and 4VV3  require permission of the instructor.
5. Students transferring their degree program to Sociology are required to complete SOCIOL 2Z03  and 3H06 , the required methods courses. Students seeking an exemption, based on equivalent methods courses in other programs not listed by Sociology as antirequisites, must apply for permission from the department.

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.

Software Engineering {517}

Courses in Software Engineering are administered by the Department of Computing and Software.
Information Technology Building, Room 202, ext. 24614
http://www.cas.mcmaster.ca

Department Notes

1. All Software Engineering courses are open to students registered in a Software Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering program, subject to prerequisite requirements. Prior permission of the Department is necessary for other students.
2. Please note that not all elective courses will be offered in each academic year.