Biomedical Sciences (BIOMS)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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BIOMS 2140
The Biological Basis of Sex Differences

Examines the structural and functional differences between the sexes. Emphasizes mechanisms of mammalian reproduction; where possible, special attention is given to studies of humans. Current evidence ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOAP 2140, BSOC 2141, FGSS 2140

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16803 BIOMS 2140   LEC 001

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BIOMS 3110
Principles of Animal Physiology

General course in animal physiology emphasizing principles of operation, regulation, and integration common to a broad range of living systems from the cellular to the organismal level. Structure/function ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOAP 3110, VTBMS 3460

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3760 BIOMS 3110   LEC 001

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    Prerequisite: BIOG 1500 and BIOG 1440 or BIOG 1445 or one year of college biology; one year chemistry and mathematics or equivalent AP credit. Recommended prerequisite: previous or concurrent physics course.

BIOMS 3150
Basic Immunology

Survey of immunology, with emphasis on the cellular and molecular bases of the immune response. Recommended for those planning to attend medical, graduate, or veterinary school, those pursuing careers ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4070 BIOMS 3150   LEC 001

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BIOMS 3190
Animal Physiology Experimentation

Student-conducted in vitro and in vivo experiments designed to illustrate basic physiological processes, physiological research techniques, instrumentation, experimental design, and interpretation of results. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory. Combined with: BIOAP 3190

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3761 BIOMS 3190   LEC 001

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    Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOAP 3110.

  •  3763 BIOMS 3190   DIS 201

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  • 17236 BIOMS 3190   DIS 202

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  •  3762 BIOMS 3190   LAB 401

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  • 17237 BIOMS 3190   LAB 402

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BIOMS 4090
Principles of Virology

Covers the principles of virology, focusing mainly on animal and human viruses but also including plant viruses and bacteriophage. Topics include the classification of viruses, virus entry, genome replication ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 4090, PLPA 4090

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1380 BIOMS 4090   LEC 001

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BIOMS 4310
Medical Parasitology

Systematic study of arthropod, protozoan, and helminth parasites of public health importance, with emphasis on epidemiologic, clinical, and zoonotic aspects of these parasitisms. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 4310

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1385 BIOMS 4310   LEC 001

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BIOMS 4400
Tools for a Lifelong Career in Research

The purpose of the course is to provide students with both general strategies and specific tools that facilitate a lifelong career in research. Long-term planning and future adaptability are course features. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: ANSC 4400

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 15328 BIOMS 4400   LEC 001

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    • W Morrison Hall 342
    • Aug 26 - Oct 10, 2014

    • Dietert, R

      Gavalchin, J

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    Prerequisite: 20 credit hours in science and/or technology courses.

BIOMS 4980
Undergraduate Supervised Teaching

Students assist in teaching a course appropriate to their previous training. Students meet with a discussion or laboratory section and regularly discuss objectives with the course instructor. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3777 BIOMS 4980   IND 601

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    Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIOMS 6110
Genome Maintenance Mechanisms

This course focuses on the molecular mechanisms for preserving genomic integrity in eukaryotes. Topics discussed include sources of mutation, DNA repair, and cell cycle checkpoints. Also addressed is how ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  4730 BIOMS 6110   LEC 001

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    Prerequisites: BIOMG 2800 and BIOMG 2801 as well as BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3310, BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350.

  •  5141 BIOMS 6110   DIS 201

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