2007-2008 University of Guelph Graduate Calendar

VIII. Graduate Programs

Rural Studies

Courses

Common Core Courses

RST*6000 Sustainable Rural Systems F-W [1.00]
Sustainable development theory in the rural communities and environment context.
RST*6100 Integrative Research Methods F-W [1.00]
Research design and evaluation with a focus on measures of sustainability and on interdisciplinary applications.

Sector Core Courses

RPD*6170 Rural Research Methods U [0.50]
The course provides rural planning and development professionals with a number of theoretical frameworks and practical approaches to problem solving in rural Canadian and international contexts. The course content provides an introduction to hypothesis development, data collection, analytical frameworks, research management, and information synthesis and presentation methodologies that are appropriate to the practicing rural planner and developer. It views the roles of the researcher and research as interventionist and intervention in the rural community. Research methods are discussed as an integral and supporting part of the planning and development process.
CDE*6260 Research Design U [0.50]
Provides students with abilities and knowledge to undertake, formulate and implement research in their chosen area of development. Students are expected to acquire the ability to identify research question and the appropriate designs to answer such questions.
LARC*6380 Research Seminar W [0.25]
A seminar course focussed on the process and communication of research, influenced by the current research of the participants. Participants organize a conference to present their research results.