CMST 303 - Communication in Natural Resources

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: This course provides an overview of communication processes involved in small group interactions and collaborative decision making related to natural resources and natural resource management. It focuses on applications of group dynamics, decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Dept. Chair permission.
Distribution Requirements:

Communication

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Effectively plan, facilitate and/or lead participatory group discussions.
Strategically plan project objectives, goal development goals, processes and outcomes.
Identify and develop communication strategies for various target audiences.
Use appropriate forms of mass media.
Use feedback analysis to improve individual and group performance, and program success.

Course Contents

Systems Theory
Small Group Communication Theory
Strategic Planning
Cultural Diversity

Instructional Units: 3