University
of Rhode Island
Faculty
Senate
TEMPORARY
COURSE NEWSLETTER
November
30, 2006
The following temporary courses
have been proposed this month:
BIO
412X Evolution and Diversity of Fishes (3)
Origin, evolution and
diversification of fishes, their phylogenetic relationships, and
morphological, physiological, ecological and behavioral adaptations in
marine and freshwater habitats. (Lec. 3) Pre: 101, 102, 366 or
permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit. APPROVED
BIO
512X Evolution and Diversity of Fishes (4)
Origin, evolution and
diversification of fishes, their phylogenetic relationships, and
morphological, physiological, ecological and behavioral adaptations in
marine and freshwater habitats. Discussions will include critical
evaluation of the primary literature. (Sem.) Pre: 101, 102, 366 or
permission of instructor. APPROVED
BIO
480X Community Ecology (3)
This course will explore the
field of community ecology, including succession, niche theory, and
island biogeography through lecture, case studies, and discussion.
(Lec. 3) Pre: 101, 102, and 262 or permission of instructor. Not for
graduate credit. APPROVED
BIO
580X Community Ecology (3)
This course will explore the
field of community ecology, including succession, niche theory, and
island biogeography through lecture, case studies, and discussion.
(Lec. 3) Pre: 101, 102, and 262 or permission of instructor. APPROVED
PHP
565X Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis (3)
Systematic literature reviews
and meta-analyses are used to evaluate efficacy and safety of drugs,
develop practice guidelines and plan formularies. Students will learn
both methodologies. This three credit course will meet twice a week,
and include lectures, discussions, and hands on experience with
computer software. (Lec. 3) Pre: 540 or permission of instructor.
APPROVED
Faculty members who wish to
register comments have seven days to contact
Barbara Luebke, Chairperson,
Curricular Affairs Committee (X4-5490) and/or
Harold Bibb, Chairperson,
Graduate Council (X4-2262).
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.