Introduction to Political Science (1101GIR)

This course introduces students to a range of ideas and topics fundamental to the study of political science. These include the state, democracy, political ideology and political culture. It also introduces students to the methodology of political science, in particular the ability to undertake research, think critically and develop coherent, written arguments. Prerequisites: NIL Co-requisites: NIL Incompatibles: 1101GIR Introduction to Politics

Course study information

Credit points (awarded)

10 (10)

Study level

Undergraduate

Student contribution band

Arrangements apply

New students (Non-grandfathered students)
Band 4

Grandfathered students
Band 2A

Usually available

Gold Coast Trimester 1Nathan Trimester 1Online Trimester 1

Course offerings and timetables

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 March 2024
Last date to add a course
17 March 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
1 April 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
5 May 2024

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (10073) Tuesday 08:00 - 08:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 7, 9 - 12
N18 THEATRE 2
Central Theatres Complex
Nathan Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (10076) Tuesday 09:00 - 10:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 7, 9 - 12
N16 0.08
Macrossan Building
Nathan Campus
Workshop (10075) Full Tuesday 12:00 - 13:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 7, 9 - 12
N29 0.06
Northern Theatres3/4/5 Complex
Nathan Campus
Workshop (10074) Open Wednesday 08:00 - 09:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 7, 9 - 12
N50 0.32
Business Building
Nathan Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 March 2024
Last date to add a course
17 March 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
1 April 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
5 May 2024

Please view full class information for School of Government and International Relations

Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (10070) Open Friday 09:00 - 09:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 7, 9 - 12
G39 1.17
Science and Engineering
Gold Coast Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Workshop
Workshop (10072) Open Thursday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 7, 9 - 12
G02 1.24
Clinical Sciences Building
Gold Coast Campus
Workshop (10071) Thursday 08:00 - 09:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 7, 9 - 12
G06 3.18
Academic 2
Gold Coast Campus

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
4 March 2024
Last date to add a course
17 March 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
1 April 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
5 May 2024

Please view full class information for School of Government and International Relations

Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (10077) Friday 09:00 - 09:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 7, 9 - 12
Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Workshop
Workshop (10078) Friday 11:00 - 12:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 7, 9 - 12
Online