Environmental Design and Rural Development (EDRD)

EDRD*1400  Introduction to Design  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This course is designed to increase visual awareness and recognition of natural and planned design elements in the environment. Students will investigate the roles of designers and seek to develop an understanding of design as an applied process that responds to human needs.
Restriction(s): This is a Priority Access course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or semester levels during certain periods.  
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development  
Location(s): Guelph  
EDRD*3140  Organizational Communication  Winter Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
This course explores the application of communication process theory to organizations with special emphasis on internal organizational processes experienced at individual, group and organizational levels. Students examine communication in different organizational contexts including civil society, government, business and transnational corporations.
Offering(s): Offered through Distance Education format only.  
Prerequisite(s): 5.00 credits  
Restriction(s): REXT*3040  
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development  
Location(s): Guelph  
EDRD*4120  Leadership Development in Small Organizations  Fall Only  (LEC: 3)  [0.50]  
The main theories of leadership will be discussed with exploration of the current literature, practice leadership skills and perform relevant activities in an on-line environment. Emphasis will be placed on the communication challenges facing leaders in small organizations and the importance of developing a culture of shared leadership.
Offering(s): Offered through Distance Education format only.  
Prerequisite(s): 10.00 credits  
Restriction(s): REXT*4100  
Department(s): School of Environmental Design and Rural Development  
Location(s): Guelph