Biology: General Courses (BIOG)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

BIOG 1045

Supplemental support for students who want to enhance their learning skills and maximize their understanding of BIOG 1445 - Introduction to Comparative Physiology, Individualized Instruction. Weekly meetings ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  5085 BIOG 1045   LEC 001

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BIOG 1140

The course offers an introduction to biology at the cellular and molecular levels of biology that cover the chemical and cellular basis of life, including functional aspects of physiology, development, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4135 BIOG 1140   LEC 001

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  •  4182 BIOG 1140   DIS 201

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  •  4200 BIOG 1140   DIS 207

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  •  4201 BIOG 1140   DIS 208

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BIOG 1200

This course is designed to help freshman biology majors make the transition to Cornell's science courses, give exposure to career options in research and medicine, provide opportunities to meet and network ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  3734 BIOG 1200   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • McCaffrey, J

      Sparks, J

  • Instruction Mode:
    Enrollment limited to: members of the Biology Scholars Program.

BIOG 1250

A first-year seminar designed for students with a strong interest in research. Students will interact with faculty while learning to read and evaluate scientific publications on current biological topics. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • Topic: Disturbance ecology

  •  4745 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

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BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for freshman and sophomore biology majors. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism with comparisons among animals, plants and microbes. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4108 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

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    Biological Science majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Students enroll through the lecture then choose their discussion section. 1st Day of lecture this course will change to instructor consent and require a permission code to enroll.

  •  4166 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

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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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5053 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

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    Course will change to instructor consent and require a permission code to enroll on Thursday, August 28. No admittance after first week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5054 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode:
    Alternate section for those with T 9:05-9:55am conflict. Contact course at biog1445@cornell.edu for consent to enroll. 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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4107 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

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    Biological Sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade.

  •  4110 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

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    First lab will be 8/26/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4111 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

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    First lab will be 8/26/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4112 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

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    First lab will be 8/26/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4113 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

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    First lab will be 8/26/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4114 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

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    First lab will be 8/26/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4115 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

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    First lab will be 8/27/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4116 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

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    First lab will be 8/27/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4117 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

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    First lab will be 8/27/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4118 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

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    First lab will be 8/27/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4119 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

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    First lab will be 8/27/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot..

  •  4120 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

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    First lab will be 8/27/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4121 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

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    First lab will be 8/27/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4122 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

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    First lab will be 8/27/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4123 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

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    First lab will be 8/27/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4124 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

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    First lab will be 8/27/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4125 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

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    First lab will be 8/28/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4126 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

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    First lab will be 8/28/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4127 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

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    First lab will be 8/28/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4128 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

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    First lab will be 8/28/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4129 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

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    First lab will be 8/28/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4130 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

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    First lab will be 8/28/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4131 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

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    First lab will be 8/28/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4956 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

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    First lab will be 8/28/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

  •  4957 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

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    First lab will be 8/28/14. If you are 10 minutes late, you will forfeit your spot.

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

  • 18200 BIOG 2000   LEC 005

    • TBA
    • Shaw, K

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Special Study

  • 18560 BIOG 2000   LEC 006

    • TBA
    • McCobb, D

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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

  •  3711 BIOG 2200   SEM 101

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    Enrollment limited to: members of the biology scholars program.

BIOG 2990

Intended for students who are new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in BIOG 2990 may be reading scientific literature, learning research techniques, or assisting with ongoing research. The faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  2419 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

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    Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an Independent Study Form on-line at http://biology.cornell.edu/forms-and-docs.

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
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1542 BIOG 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

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    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: 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.

BIOG 4990

For students with previous undergraduate experience conducting biological research. Students enrolled for this credit continue to be supervised, as in 2990, but work more independently, often on their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2420 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode:
    Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an Independent Study Form on-line at http://biology.cornell.edu/forms-and-docs.