University of Rhode Island 
Faculty Senate

TEMPORARY COURSE NEWSLETTER
September 29, 2006

The following temporary courses have been proposed this month:

NRS 401X Foundations in Restoration Ecology (3)
This course will explore the foundations of restoration ecology by exploring ecological theory, ecological function, and placing restoration in context through a series of case studies.  (Lec. 3) Pre:  BIO 262 or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.  APPROVED

NRS 501X Foundations in Restoration Ecology (3)
This course will explore the foundations of restoration ecology by exploring ecological theory, ecological function, and placing restoration in context through a series of case studies.  (Lec. 3) Pre:  BIO 262 or permission of instructor. APPROVED

PLS 415X Plant Plagues: Causes and Consequences (2)
Explore events and decisions preceding major plant epidemics, and outcomes/consequences.  Research governing biological processes, and consider pertinent socio-political-economic implications from diverse viewpoints.  Plagues analyzed include: potato late blight, dutch elm disease, chestnut blight, colorado potato beetle, etc.  Interactive exercises.  (Lec. 2) Pre:  200 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).


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courses received by the 25th of the month will be printed in that month's
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