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GSIST-UPR/ SIS-UTK Distance Education Student Exchange PDF Imprimir E-Mail
As part of the Cross-cultural Collaborative Leadership Project for LIS Education established between GSIST-UPR (Graduate School of Information Sciences and Technologies, University of Puerto Rico) and SIS-UTK (School of Information Sciencies, Universidad de Tennessee, Knoxville) a select group of GSIST students can participate in SIS-UTK distance courses.  This is a unique opportunity for our students to represent the University of Puerto Rico within an international learning community and to expand their own personal, professional and academic horizons.  More information: GSIST-UPR/ SIS-UTK Distance Education Student Exchange's information
  • Policies and procedures for Summer 2009 application and registration will be available in Spring 2009
  • Course listings for Summer 2009 will be available in Spring 2009

Summer 2008

UTK Summer Term:  June 2 - August 7

Click on the links for further information about courses and instructors.

IS 572 – Resources for Young Adults - Instructor: Smith
Wednesday 6:30 - 9:10 - Slots for UPR: 2

IS 590 - Problems in Information Sciences - Instructor: Abdullahi
Topic: Global Library & Information Systems: A Comparative Study
Wednesday 6:30 - 9:10 - Slots for UPR:3

IS 590 - Problems in Information Sciences - Instructor: Frame
Topic: Bio-Informatics
Monday 6:30 - 9:10 PC - Slots for UPR:2

IS 590 - Problems in Information Sciences - Instructor: Earl
Topic: Health Sciences Librarianship
Tuesday 6:30 - 9:10 PC Only - Slots for UPR:3

Requirements and Procedures

1. For applicants

a. Academic standing - Applicants must be in good academic standing, enrolled in the GSIST – UPR master’s degree program and have completed the curriculum core requirements by the start date of the requested UTK courses.

b. Language proficiency – Students’ communication, listening comprehension, reading and writing skills in English must be at a level sufficient to meet the demands of graduate studies.

c. Technical requirements – UTK distance education courses utilize the Centra 7 and BlackBoard platforms.  Students will receive training, but they must provide their own computer and internet connection with the following specifications : (forthcoming)

2. For students enrolled in the program

a. Registration – Students must register for the courses at the GSIST-UPR.  Standard University of Puerto Rico fees will apply.  Students will not have to pay the University of Tennessee for this course.

For more information, please contact:  GSIST Student Affaits Officer Migdalia Dávila.

 
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