Biology: General Courses (BIOG)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

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

  •  3062 BIOG 1140   LEC 001

  •  3095 BIOG 1140   DIS 201

  •  3096 BIOG 1140   DIS 202

  •  3097 BIOG 1140   DIS 203

  •  3098 BIOG 1140   DIS 204

  •  3099 BIOG 1140   DIS 205

  •  3100 BIOG 1140   DIS 206

  •  3105 BIOG 1140   DIS 207

  •  3106 BIOG 1140   DIS 208

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:
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Tools to Succeed Based on Bio Education Research

  • 18544 BIOG 1250   SEM 108

    • R Corson-Mudd A409
    • Aug 29 - Oct 22, 2019
    • Meaders, C

      Smith, M

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Seven Nights in the Museum of Vertebrates

  • 15042 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Under my Skin Digital Morphology using CT data

  • 18816 BIOG 1250   SEM 109

    • W Corson-Mudd A409
    • Oct 23 - Dec 10, 2019
    • Bemis, W

      Dillman, C

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

Syllabi:
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Try Your Hand at Science Journalism

  • 18929 BIOG 1250   SEM 110

    • M Warren Hall 113
    • Oct 21 - Dec 2, 2019
    • Axelson, G

      Branegan, J

      Chu, M

      Powell, H

  • 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

  •  3037 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

  • 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.

  •  3080 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3081 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3082 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3083 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3084 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3085 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3086 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3087 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3088 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3089 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3090 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3091 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3092 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3093 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3257 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3258 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3393 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

  •  3394 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Selvaraj, V

      Shapleigh, J

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

  •  3519 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

  • First lecture is Thursday, August 29th. This is a one-time-only Thursday lecture. Course will change to instructor consent and require a permission code to enroll after first lecture. No admittance after first week.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3520 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

  • Alternate section for those with T 9:05-9:55am class conflict. First lecture is Thursday, August 29th. This is a one-time-only Thursday lecture. 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:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3036 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

  • First lecture is 9/3/19. Biological Sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade.

  •  3039 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

  • First lab is 9/3/19.

  •  3040 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

  • First lab is 9/3/19.

  •  3041 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

  • First lab is 9/3/19.

  •  3042 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

  • First lab is 9/3/19.

  •  3043 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

  • First lab is 9/3/19.

  •  3044 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

  • First lab is 9/4/19.

  •  3045 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

  • First lab is 9/4/19.

  •  3046 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

  • First lab is 9/4/19.

  •  3047 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

  • First lab is 9/4/19.

  •  3048 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

  • First lab is 9/4/19.

  •  3049 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

  • First lab is 9/4/19.

  •  3050 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

  • First lab is 9/4/19.

  •  3051 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

  • First lab is 9/4/19.

  •  3052 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

  • First lab is 9/4/19.

  •  3053 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

  • First lab is 9/4/19.

  •  3054 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

  • First lab is 9/5/19.

  •  3055 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

  • First lab is 9/5/19.

  •  3056 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

  • First lab is 9/5/19.

  •  3057 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

  • First lab is 9/5/19.

  •  3058 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

  • First lab is 9/5/19.

  •  3059 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

  • First lab is 9/5/19.

  •  3060 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

  • First lab is 9/5/19.

  •  3507 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

  • First lab is 9/5/19.

  •  3508 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

  • First lab is 9/5/19.

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

  •  1356 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • 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

  •  2798 BIOG 2200   SEM 101

  • 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
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1946 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • 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

  • 15020 BIOG 3100   SEM 101

  • 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

  •  4044 BIOG 3500   LEC 001

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

  •  4337 BIOG 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/#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

  • 19140 BIOG 4970   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Bass, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 19263 BIOG 4970   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Hollopeter, G

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

  •  1327 BIOG 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • 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.

Syllabi:
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  •  2600 BIOG 4980   IND 602

  • 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

  •  1947 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • 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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 18934 BIOG 6500   SEM 101