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 Department:    CMST

 Course #:    303

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    030101

 EPC:    16B

 REV:    2024

 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  

Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Communication  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

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

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Systems Theory
2. Small Group Communication Theory
3. Strategic Planning
4. Cultural Diversity