The Distance Education program, administered by the Office of Open Learning, supports the departments in offering degree credit courses to students who choose to study independently. Generally, each course comes with a manual that may be accompanied by videotapes, audiotapes, audio CD's, computer diskettes, CD-ROMs, etc., depending on the nature of the course. As well, many courses incorporate computer conferencing, e-mail, listservs, computer-based quizzes, and the use of the Internet. Some courses are offered via the World Wide Web. Distance education provides a contemporary means through which the University of Guelph continues its tradition of outreach and open learning opportunities.
Students may take distance education courses for a variety of reasons including: distance courses providing flexibility in designing their own study schedule; allowing them to avoid timetable conflicts; allowing them an opportunity to acquire credits while away on summer break or on a co-op job placement; courses only offered via distance in a given semester; preferring to learn via distance education.
The University of Guelph recognizes the importance of distance learning and is committed to providing opportunities for the off-campus learner. A wide range of subject areas and course levels are available.
The following is a list of the courses that are offered in the distance format in selected semesters. When selecting these courses, section number 68 must be specified to indicate the distance education offering. Please consult Section XII--Description of Courses for course descriptions. Because additional courses are constantly being developed, please consult the Office of Open Learning, Room 153, Johnston Hall, 767-5010, email: info@open.uoguelph.ca for an updated listing on courses available by distance education and when they are scheduled to be offered. Course listings are also available at http://open.uoguelph.ca.
- AGR*2010 [0.50] Food Production and the Environment
- BIOL*2210 [0.50] Introductory Cell Biology
- BIOL*3450 [0.50] Introduction to Aquatic Environments
- COST*2100 [0.50] Personal Financial Management
- ENVB*3000 [0.50] Nature Interpretation
- ENVB*4780 [0.50] Forest Ecology
- ENVB*6560
- DRMA*2500 [0.50] Contemporary Cinema
- ECON*1100 [0.50] Introductory Macroeconomics
- ECON*1200 [0.50] Introductory Microeconomics
- ECON*2100 [0.50] Economic Growth and Environmental Quality
- ECON*3560 [0.50] Theory of Finance
- ECON*3660 [0.50] Economics of Equity Markets
- ENGL*1400**renumbered to ENGL*1410** [0.50] Major English Writers
- REXT*3040 [0.50] Communication Process
- REXT*3080 [0.50] Technology in Extension
- FRHD*1010 [0.50] Human Development
- FRHD*2010 [0.50] Couple and Family Relationships
- FRHD*2100 [0.50] Development of Human Sexuality
- FRHD*2110 [0.50] The Exceptional Child in the Family
- FRHD*2260 [0.50] Infant Development
- FRHD*3080 [0.50] Adolescent Development
- FOOD*2010 [0.50] Principles of Food Science
- FOOD*2400 [0.50] Introduction to Food Chemistry
- FOOD*2410 [0.50] Introduction to Food Processing
- FOOD*2420 [0.50] Introduction to Food Microbiology
- FOOD*3430 [0.50] Introduction to Food Analysis
- FREN*1090 [0.50] Basic French
- GEOL*1100 [0.50] Principles of Geology
- HIST*1250 [0.50] Science and Society Since 1500
- HIST*2000 [0.50] The British Isles, 1066-1603
- HIST*3030 [0.50] Celtic Britain and Ireland to 1066
- HIST*3530 [0.50] Celtic Britain and Ireland Since 1603
- HUMN*2070 [0.50] European Integration, 1957-1992
- UNIV*2050 [0.50] The 5000 Days
- UNIV*3250 [0.50] Beyond the 5000 Days
- UNIV*3500 [0.50] Recreation and Tourism Planning
- LARC*1940 [0.50] History of Cultural Form
- MUSC*1060 [0.50] Introduction to Music
- MUSC*2140 [0.50] History of Jazz
- NUTR*1010 [0.50] Nutrition and Society
- NUTR*2050 [0.50] Family and Community Nutrition
- PATH*3610 [0.50] Principles of Disease
- PHIL*1010 [0.50] Social and Political Issues
- PHIL*2070 [0.50] Philosophy of the Environment
- PHIL*2120 [0.50] Ethics
- PHYS*1020 [0.50] Introductory Physics
- POLS*1400 [0.50] Public Management and Administration
- POLS*1500 [0.50] World Politics
- POLS*2250 [0.50] Public Administration
- POLS*2300 [0.50] Canadian Government
- POLS*3050 [0.50] Canadian Political Parties, Elections and Pressure Groups
- POLS*3280 [0.50] Modern Political Ideologies
- POLS*3370 [0.50] Environmental Policy Formation and Administration
- POLS*3670 [0.50] Comparative Public Policy and Administration
- POLS*4250 [0.50] Problems in Public Administration and Public Policy
- PSYC*1100 [0.50] Principles of Behaviour
- PSYC*1200 [0.50] Dynamics of Behaviour
- PSYC*2310 [0.50] Introduction to Social Psychology
- PSYC*2740 [0.50] Personality
- PSYC*3060 [0.50] Occupational Health Psychology
- PSYC*3250 [0.50] Psychological Measurement
- PSYC*3510 [0.50] Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- PSYC*3570 [0.50] The Psychology of Death and Dying
- SOIL*2010 [0.50] Soil Science
- SOIL*2120 [0.50] Introduction to Environmental Stewardship
- SOIL*3080 [0.50] Soil and Water Conservation
- STAT*2060 [0.50] Statistics for Business Decisions
- ZOO*1500 [0.50] Humans in the Natural World - a Zoological Perspective
Note: Getting ready for Calculus, a non-degree credit preparatory course, is also offered via distance education.
Note: Please check with the Office of Open Learning regarding the technology and resource requirements (e.g. computer, modem, VCR, audio cassette recorder etc.) for the specific course(s) in which you are interested.
The courses have been designed and written by experts to meet rigorous standards. Clusters of courses are offered from selected areas of specialization within the University.
The Diploma in Public Policy and Administration, the Certificate in Food Science and the Career Development Practitioner Certificate are also offered in the distance education mode. (See Certificates and Diplomas, in this section, for further information).