Agriculture & Life Sciences (ALS)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

ALS 1370

The course introduces multilingual students to the academic expectations necessary for successful undergraduate careers at Cornell University. Students will research and write about a series of global ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 17682 ALS 1370   SEM 101

ALS 1700

Designed especially for new students, this course aids in transition to CALS and Cornell to improve academic success. Information and skills leading to increased engagement, help seeking behavior, support ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 17280 ALS 1700   LEC 001

    • MW Warren Hall 101
    • Aug 23 - Oct 7, 2016
    • DeRosa, J

      Ryan, L

      Thompson, C

      Viands, D

ALS 2020

Cornell's Fraternity and Sorority system is in a dynamic period in its lifespan, and will continue to undergo shifts and adjust to changes over the next few years. It is critical that leaders of these ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 15602 ALS 2020   LEC 001

    • M Clark Hall 700
    • Oct 10 - Dec 2, 2016
    • Eames-Sheavly, M

      James, C

      Kohut, A

      Socci, A

  • Prerequisites: Course is intended for current and aspiring officers in fraternities and sororities. To enroll, contact Annie Socci (ams46).

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 15603 ALS 2020   LEC 003

  • Prerequisites: Course is intended for current and aspiring officers in fraternities and sororities. To enroll, contact Annie Socci (ams46).

ALS 3600

The combination of seminar and international service-learning course provides a unique opportunity to connect classroom instruction with experiential learning while gaining a broad understanding of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: ASIAN 3360

  • 3 Credits Multi-Term

  • 18412 ALS 3600   LEC 001

  • Students enrolling in ALS 3600/ASIAN 3360 are required to enroll in ALS 3601/ASIAN 3361 in the Spring semester. Students will receive an "R" grade for the Fall course and an official letter grade for the Spring course.

ALS 4960

All 4960 internship courses must adhere to the CALS guidelines at cals.cornell.edu/academics/student-research/internship. Students planning internships related to the discipline of a department are encouraged ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1460 ALS 4960   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Not open to students who have earned internship credits elsewhere or in previous semesters. Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#special-studies). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

ALS 4970

Independent study for undergraduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1589 ALS 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5174 ALS 4970   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Wolford, W

ALS 4980

Students learn and experience assisting in a course under the direction of a course instructor. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1464 ALS 4980   TA 651

    • TBA
    • Staff

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

ALS 4990

Independent research for undergraduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1590 ALS 4990   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18182 ALS 4990   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Perry, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18666 ALS 4990   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Davis, J

ALS 5780

Designed for international teaching assistants. This course focuses on oral communication, cross-cultural classroom dynamics, and teaching techniques. Through small group seminars, conferences with instructors, ... view course details

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

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3901 ALS 5780   LEC 001

  • Enrollment open to: Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Enrollment preference given to: immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bi-monthly (time TBA) with instructor required.

  •  3902 ALS 5780   LEC 002

  • Enrollment open to: Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Enrollment preference given to: immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bi-monthly (time TBA) with instructor required.

  •  3903 ALS 5780   LEC 003

  • Enrollment open to: Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Enrollment preference given to: immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bi-monthly (time TBA) with instructor required.

  • 18535 ALS 5780   LEC 004

  • Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.

  • 18570 ALS 5780   LEC 005

  • CCC421 Staff Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.

  •  3904 ALS 5780   DIS 201

  •  3905 ALS 5780   DIS 202

  •  3906 ALS 5780   DIS 203

  •  3907 ALS 5780   DIS 204

  •  3908 ALS 5780   DIS 205

  • (Meets 9/25, 10/23, 11/6)

  •  3909 ALS 5780   DIS 206

  •  3910 ALS 5780   DIS 207

  •  3911 ALS 5780   DIS 208

  •  3912 ALS 5780   DIS 209

  •  3913 ALS 5780   DIS 210

  •  4728 ALS 5780   DIS 211

  •  4729 ALS 5780   DIS 212

  • 18512 ALS 5780   DIS 213

  • Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.

  • 18519 ALS 5780   DIS 214

ALS 6014

This seven-week course uses theater techniques to help graduate students enhance their classroom teaching and public speaking in both formal and informal environments. Using the storytelling ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18031 ALS 6014   SEM 101

ALS 6015

The course will assist graduate students prepare for a faculty position in higher education. Course assignments and activities cover effective teaching and professional development. Students will complete ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3949 ALS 6015   LEC 001

  • Contact instructor for a permission code.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4409 ALS 6015   LEC 002

  • Contact instructor for a permission code.