University of Rhode Island

Faculty Senate

TEMPORARY COURSE NEWSLETTER

November 28, 2003

The following temporary courses have been proposed this month:

BCH 500X ( or MIC 500X) Principles and Techniques of Molecular Cloning (2)

Current techniques and strategies in gene cloning, characterization, modification, construction and expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding necessary for gene cloning and vector construction emphasized. (Lec. 2) Pre: 437 or permission of instructor. APPROVED

CPL 302X Global Urban Geography (3)

Comparative study of the world's cities. Global processes of urban and regional development in cultural, geographical, and historical context. Social, economic, and political factors, problems and solutions. Emphasizes non-Western regions. (Lec. 3) APPROVED

NRS 496X Senior Workshops (1)

Student-directed workshops for reflection on educational accomplishments, exploration of post-graduate opportunities, and formulation of long-term goals. Required poster presentation at weekend meeting. (Workshop) Pre: senior standing in Natural Resource Sciences. Not for graduate credit. APPROVED

Faculty members who wish to register comments have seven days to contact Charles Kaufman, Chairperson, Curricular Affairs Committee (X44564) and/or Janett Trubatch, Chairperson, Graduate C ouncil (X42262).

The TEMPORARY COURSE NEWSLETTER is distributed on the last weekday of each month, as required, throughout the calendar year. Proposed temporary courses received by the 25th of the month will be printed in that month's edition of the TEMPORARY COURSE NEWSLETTER.