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BIONB 1220
FWS: Special Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

The First-Year Writing Seminar is about introducing concepts in neuroscience and behavior and writing extensively about them. Topics vary by section. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS:Sex and the Wild: How Animals Find a Mate

  • 17462 BIONB 1220   SEM 101

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Addiction Unwoven: Expl Drugs, Brain, & Behav

  • 17463 BIONB 1220   SEM 102

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    • Topic: FWS: Addiction Unwoven: Expl Drugs, Brain, & Behav
    • TR Kennedy Hall 105

    • Johnson, E

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BIONB 2210
Neurobiology and Behavior I: Introduction to Behavior

General introduction to the field of animal behavior. Topics include evolution and behavior, behavioral ecology, sociobiology, chemical ecology, communication, orientation and navigation, and hormonal ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 2210

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1535 BIONB 2210   LEC 001

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    Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Priority is given to students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to freshmen. May be taken independently of BIONB 2220. 3 credits with no discussion section; 4 credits with one disc per week; 5 credits with one or two disc per week and participation in Writing in the Majors program; 4- or 5-credit option required of students in neurobiology and behavior program of study. Limited to 15 students per 4-credit disc (contact lmm8 to choose disc section). Limited to 12 students in 5-credit option (students may not preregister for 5-credit option; interested students complete application form on first day of class).

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 2210

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1536 BIONB 2210   LEC 002

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    Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Priority is given to students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to freshmen. May be taken independently of BIONB 2220. 3 credits with no discussion section; 4 credits with one disc per week; 5 credits with one or two disc per week and participation in Writing in the Majors program; 4- or 5-credit option required of students in neurobiology and behavior program of study. Limited to 15 students per 4-credit disc (contact lmm8 to choose disc section). Limited to 12 students in 5-credit option (students may not preregister for 5-credit option; interested students complete application form on first day of class).

  •  1538 BIONB 2210   DIS 201

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    • Shaw, K

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 2210

  • 5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1537 BIONB 2210   LEC 003

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    Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Priority is given to students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to freshmen. May be taken independently of BIONB 2220. 3 credits with no discussion section; 4 credits with one disc per week; 5 credits with one or two disc per week and participation in Writing in the Majors program; 4- or 5-credit option required of students in neurobiology and behavior program of study. Limited to 15 students per 4-credit disc (contact lmm8 to choose disc section). Limited to 12 students in 5-credit option (students may not preregister for 5-credit option; interested students complete application form on first day of class).

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  •  1539 BIONB 2210   DIS 202

    • TBA

    • Shaw, K

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BIONB 3220
Hormones and Behavior

Covers comparative and evolutionary approaches to the study of the relationship between reproductive hormones and sexual behavior in vertebrates, including humans. Also hormonal contributions to other ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 3220, PSYCH 7220

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4922 BIONB 3220   LEC 001

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    Prerequisites: Any one of the following: Psych 2230, NB2210, NB 2220 or one year of introductory biology plus a course in psychology.

BIONB 3950
Molecular and Genetic Approaches to Neuroscience

Focuses on how different molecular and genetic approaches have led to major advances in neuroscience.  Lectures, student presentations, and discussions examine original research articles.  Topics include ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15579 BIONB 3950   LEC 001

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    Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3320.

BIONB 4200
Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

Courses on selected topics in neurobiology and behavior; can include lecture and seminar courses. See course roster for offerings. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Grade(GRV)

  • Topic: Animal Behav & Conserv Biol

  • 16448 BIONB 4200   LEC 001

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Topics Computational Neurosci

  • 16449 BIONB 4200   LEC 002

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    Prerequisites: Intro to Computational Neuroscience or permission of instructor.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Evolution of Conflict&Limits

  • 16719 BIONB 4200   LEC 003

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    Prerequisites: BIONB 2210.

BIONB 4230
Cognitive Neuroscience

Studies the relationship between structure and function in the central nervous system, stressing the importance of evolutionary and mechanistic approaches for understanding the human behavior ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 4250, PSYCH 6250

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4050 BIONB 4230   SEM 101

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    Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses or; biopsychology or neurobiology (e.g.,Psych 2230 or BIONB 2210, BIONB 2220); and an introductory course in perception, cognition, or language (e.g., Psych 1102, Psych 2090, Psych 2140, or Psych 2150).

BIONB 4280
Clinical Neurobiology

The goal of this course is to provide students with an appreciation of the current challenges facing researchers studying neurodiseases. The focus is on the etiology, epidemiology, cellular and molecular ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15581 BIONB 4280   LEC 001

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    Prerequisites: two courses from BIONB 2220, BIOGD 2800, BIOBM 3300 or 3310; co-registration in one of the courses is acceptable by permission of instructor. Open to advanced undergraduates.

BIONB 4310
Genes and Behavior

Our genes influence how we behave. This lecture course explores the current understanding of how genes influence the behavior of a variety of animals, including humans. Topics include the genetic basis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15586 BIONB 4310   LEC 001

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    Prerequisite: BIONB 2220.

BIONB 4320
Neural Circuits for Motor Control in Health and Disease

Almost all behaviors-from speech to a cross court forehand-are mediated by the contraction of muscles. This course examines the neural origins of motor behavior, from simple reflexes to complex learned ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15583 BIONB 4320   LEC 001

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    Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or ECE 2100 or permission of instructor.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIONB 4330
Topics in Cognitive Science

Topic: Imagination and Creativity view course details

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Syllabi: none

  • Topic: Consciousness & Free Will

  • 16829 BIONB 4330   LEC 001

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BIONB 4340
Advanced Behavioral Ecology

An intensive course for upper-division students interested in behavorial ecology and sociobiology. Lectures, discussions, and student presentations examine topics including adaptation, communication, mating ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15584 BIONB 4340   LEC 001

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    Prerequisites: BIONB 2210, BIOEE 1610 or BIOEE 1780 or permission of instructor.

  • 15585 BIONB 4340   DIS 201

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    • TBA

    • Koenig, W

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BIONB 4700
Biophysical Methods

Overview of the diversity of modern biophysical experimental techniques used in the study of biophysical systems at the cellular and molecular level. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 4700, BME 5700, VETMM 4700

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4414 BIONB 4700   LEC 001

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BIONB 4970
The Brain - Its Evolution and Development

How does the brain evolve? One of the fastest-growing areas of study in neuroscience is the evolution of developmental mechanisms that have shaped the remarkable diversity in brain organization observed ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15587 BIONB 4970   LEC 001

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    Intended for juniors, seniors, and graduate students; BIONB 2220 or equivalent.

BIONB 4980
Teaching Experience

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3736 BIONB 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.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18169 BIONB 4980   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Shaw, K

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    Undergraduate Teaching Experience in BIONB 2210 - Introduction to Behavior. Enrollment form can be found here: https://dust.cals.cornell.edu/IndStudyPolicy.aspx.

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BIONB 6702
Special Topics in Behavioral Ecology

An advanced graduate seminar designed to examine selected topics in behavioral ecology in depth. Topics change each year and address a critical sub-field or cross-disciplinary area of investigation. Examples ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NTRES 6702

  • 2 Credits Sat/UnSat

  • Topic: Underpinnings of environ behav

  • 17313 BIONB 6702   SEM 101

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    • Dickinson, J

      Koenig, W

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    This is a graduate course; undergraduates are welcome but must have taken BIONB 2210 or PSYCH 1101 and have permission of the instructor. Organizational meeting 5:15pm Thursday, 28 August 2014, A305 CMH (Rosenblatt).

BIONB 7201
Research Design in the Study of Animal Social Behavior

A weekly journal club-style discussion. Graduate students may be expected to present a summary of their research or a summary of research in the literature related to their thesis once per year. BIONB ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  1540 BIONB 7201   DIS 201

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    Permission of instructor is required for undergraduates.

BIONB 7202
Topics in Neural Basis of Behavior

A weekly journal club-style discussion. Graduate students may be expected to present a summary of their research or a summary of research in the literature related to their thesis once per year. BioNB ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  1541 BIONB 7202   DIS 201

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    Permission of instructor is required for undergraduates.

BIONB 7210
Introductory Graduate Survey in Neurobiology and Behavior

A graduate-level seminar with presentations from lecturers in BIONB 2210 and BIONB 2220. Discussions of current research in the area of neurobiology or behavior that have been presented in the lecture ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  1583 BIONB 7210   SEM 101

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    Requirement for: graduate students majoring in neurobiology and behavior. Corequisite: BIONB 2210 and 2220.

BIONB 7640
Plant-Insect Interactions Seminar

Group intensive study of current research in plant-insect interactions. Topics vary from semester to semester but include chemical defense, coevolution, insect community structure, population regulation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 7640, ENTOM 7640

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  4398 BIONB 7640   SEM 101

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    • TBA

    • Agrawal, A

      Kessler, A

      Poveda, K

      Raguso, R

      Thaler, J

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    Permission of instructor is required for undergraduates. May be repeated for credit.