Biology: General Courses (BIOG)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

BIOG 1140

The course offers an introduction to biology at the cell and molecular levels, including cell function, energetics, Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, DNA technology and evolution. The emphasis is ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2291 BIOG 1140   LEC 001

    • MW Warren Hall 401
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19624 BIOG 1140   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 20792 BIOG 1140   LEC 003

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 21756 BIOG 1140   LEC 004

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2321 BIOG 1140   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  2322 BIOG 1140   DIS 202

    • W Savage Hall 200
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  2323 BIOG 1140   DIS 203

    • M Mann Library 102
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  2324 BIOG 1140   DIS 204

    • W Corson-Mudd A106
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  2325 BIOG 1140   DIS 205

    • M Emerson Hall 135
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  2326 BIOG 1140   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  2330 BIOG 1140   DIS 207

    • M Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2331 BIOG 1140   DIS 208

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BIOG 1250

A first-year seminar that provides an opportunity for students to participate in a small group, interactive course with a biologist. Students will develop critical thinking skills by exploring topics in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: The Age of Contagion: The Rise and Fall of Viruses

  • 21703 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

    • F Online Meeting
    • Oct 21 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Fieweger, R

      Weaver, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for freshman and sophomore biology majors and other students majoring in life sciences. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism with comparisons ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2266 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Biological Sciences majors must take this course for a letter grade. If enrollment in lecture and sections for BioG 1440 is closed/full, you can attend the first lecture and the discussion section of your choice during the first week of classes in August. There you will have the opportunity to fill out a form requesting to add or change section in the course. Students will be notified if space becomes available. This course will require a permission code to add and switch sections on the first day of class. Do not try to switch your section without a permission code.

  •  2306 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2307 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2308 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2309 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2310 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2311 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2312 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2313 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2314 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2315 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2316 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2317 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2318 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2319 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2404 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2405 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2467 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2468 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BIOG 1445

Designed primarily for freshman and sophomore biology majors who desire an introduction to concepts of physiology. The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological organisms (animals, ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2533 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    First lecture is Wednesday, September 2nd. This is a one-time-only Wednesday lecture. Course will change to instructor consent and require a permission code to enroll after first lecture. No admittance after first week.

BIOG 1500

Designed for biology majors to provide lab experience with emphasis on processes of scientific investigations and to promote communication, literacy and collaboration in science. Students gain expertise ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2265 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 8 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lecture is 9/8/20. Biological Sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade.

  •  2268 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 8 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/8/20.

  •  2269 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 8 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/8/20.

  •  2270 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 8 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/8/20.

  •  2271 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 8 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/8/20.

  •  2272 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 8 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/8/20.

  •  2273 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/9/20.

  •  2274 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/9/20.

  •  2275 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/9/20.

  •  2276 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

      Sen, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/9/20.

  •  2277 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/9/20.

  •  2278 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    F"Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/9/20.

  •  2279 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/9/20.

  •  2280 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/9/20.

  •  2281 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/9/20.

  •  2282 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 9 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/09/20.

  •  2283 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/10/20.

  •  2284 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/10/20.

  •  2285 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/10/20.

  •  2286 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/10/20.

  •  2287 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/10/20.

  •  2288 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/10/20.

  •  2289 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/10/20.

  •  2527 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/10/20.

  •  2528 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 10 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    "Lecture 0" begins the week of 8/31/20 (see syllabus for details). First live lab is 9/10/20.

BIOG 2000

Registration device for students who want to take only a portion of a regular biological sciences course-for example, only the lectures or only the laboratory in a course that includes both. Only students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1276 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Permission of department required. Students must register in 216 Stimson Hall.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20779 BIOG 2000   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Permission of department required. Students must register in 216 Stimson Hall.

BIOG 2200

The first half of the semester will focus on interpreting and evaluating scientific literature. Students will do group presentations on a primary research or review paper. The second half will cover careers ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2114 BIOG 2200   SEM 101

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Gilbert, C

      McCaffrey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Enrollment limited to: members of the biology scholars program.

BIOG 2990

Any Cornell faculty member whose research field is biological in nature may serve as a supervisor for this course. Non-Cornell supervisors are not acceptable. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1739 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an Independent Study Form on-line at https://biology.cornell.edu/research/research-credit-biog-29904990/

BIOG 3100

This course is for students in the HHMI-Cornell Research Transfer (CURT) program, and will introduce HHMI-CURT Scholars to faculty research, include scholar presentations, and serve as a forum for HHMI-CURT ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3117 BIOG 3100   SEM 101

    • W Stimson Hall 206
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • August, A

      Ragin, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    This course is for students in the HHMI-Cornell Research Transfer (CURT) program.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 20890 BIOG 3100   SEM 102

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • August, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This course is for students in the HHMI-Cornell Research Transfer (CURT) program.

BIOG 3500

Do you want to use digital platforms to reach your audience and communicate science beyond conference seminars, posters and journal articles? You need a science communication strategy! Sharing scientific ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2831 BIOG 3500   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BIOG 4970

This course is designed for a student to study a problem or topic not covered in a regular course or undertake tutorial study of an independent nature in an area of interest in Biology, under the supervision ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 15963 BIOG 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 22070 BIOG 4970   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Yapici, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

BIOG 4980

Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in biology courses. This experience may include supervised participation in a ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14914 BIOG 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Arts students may not count this course toward graduation but may, upon petition (one time only) to their class dean, carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with distinction. Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

Syllabi:
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  • 15397 BIOG 4980   IND 602

    • M Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    TAs work an additional 6 hours per week in Study Center. Application form: http://www.biog1445.org/forms/ta.html.

BIOG 4990

For students with previous undergraduate experience conducting biological research at Cornell. Students enrolled for this credit should be doing independent work on their own project. Applications available ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15010 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an Independent Study Form on-line at https://biology.cornell.edu/research/research-credit-biog-29904990/.

BIOG 6500

This course is designed for the graduate student instructors who are interested in teaching in the biological sciences. This course provides transferable pedagogical skills, focusing on discipline-based ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  3321 BIOG 6500   SEM 101

    • M Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Must be a Graduate Student Teaching Assistant for BIOG 1500 to enroll in this course.