Biological & Environmental Engineering (BEE)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Classes
BEE 1050
Course Description
Forum covering the career opportunities for engineering students and the activities and curricula that lead to these opportunities. A series of seminars are given by practicing engineers, Cornell faculty ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Hunter, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BEE 2510
Course Description
This course introduces students to the chemistry, ecology, biology, geology, ethics and environmental legislation relevant to addressing environmental problems as an engineer. Students learn to apply basic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRD 2510
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Goldfarb, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: CHEM 2070, 2090 or AP CHEM. Pre- or co-requisite: MATH 2930.
BEE 2600
Course Description
Focuses on the integration of biological principles with engineering, math, and physical principles. Students learn how to formulate equations for biological systems in class and practice in homework sets. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRD 2600
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
March, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 2930, 2 semesters of core biology major classes and the investigative lab or BIOG 1445.
BEE 3310
Course Description
Properties of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids; hydrostatic and dynamic forces; principles of continuity, conservations of mass, energy and momentum and their applications; laminar and turbulent flows ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Jung, S
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: MATH 1910, MATH 1920, MATH 2930, ENGRD 2020, basic knowledge in complex numbers.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Jung, S
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BEE 3500
Course Description
Focuses on understanding the principles of heat and mass transfer in the context of biological (biomedical/bioprocessing/bioenvironmental) systems. Emphasizes physical understanding of transport processes ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Datta, A
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite or co-requisite: Math 2930 and fluid mechanics.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Datta, A
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BEE 4110
Course Description
This course introduces methods in hydrologic engineering to assess and cope with climate variability and change. The course will cover both statistical and physical approaches to analyzing and modeling ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6110
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: CEE 3040 or ENGRD 2700, one hydrology course (BEE 3710) at the 2xxx level or higher or permission of instructor.
BEE 4550
Course Description
Covers fundamental mechanisms that nature uses to build and control living systems at micro- and nano-meter length scales; engineering principles for fabricating micro/nano-meter scale devices; examples ... view course details
Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Wu, M
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: one year of biology, BEE 2220 or an equivalent thermodynamics course, or co-registration in BEE 3500 or permission of instructor.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 4550, BEE 6550
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Wu, M
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: One year of biology, thermodynamics course, or co-registration in BEE 3500 or permission of instructor.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Wu, M
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BEE 4570
Course Description
Introduction to bio-inspired and bio-enabled robotics across scales by an interdisciplinary approach, by gradually integrating knowledge in mechanical engineering and bioengineering. First, basic principles ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Hamada, S
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Pre-reqs: Differential equation (MATH 2930), Linear algebra (MATH 2940), (Not mandatory but strongly preferred: Thermodynamics (BEE 2220 or ENGRD 2210)), or permission of instructor.
BEE 4590
Course Description
Students will choose a project depending on their interests, and complete the project goal by integrating the knowledge of biology, physics, and engineering. Students will present their proposal and final ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Jung, S
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Pre-requisite: General physics & BEE 3400, BEE 4500, BEE 4530, and/or BEE 4550, or permission of an instructor is required. Corequisite: Students must enroll in ENGRC 4590 (College of Engineering technical communications requirement).
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- ROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Jung, S
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BEE 4640
Course Description
Separation methods used in the biotechnology industry, governing principles and applications, and scale-up. Key topics (centrifugation, filtration, extraction, membrane methods, chromatography) supplemented ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Hunter, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Pre-reqs: intro biochem, physics, calculus, BEE 2600, BEE 2510, ENGRD 2190 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
BEE 4730
Course Description
Teaches basic engineering design and analysis as practiced for water control and nonpoint source pollution prevention. Discusses the origins of design approaches, including their theoretical bases and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Walter, T
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: CEE 3310 or hydrology course.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- RRiley-Robb Hall B72
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Walter, T
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
Lab is rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Walter, T
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: CEE 3310 or hydrology course.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- ROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Walter, T
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BEE 4750
Course Description
Applications of mathematical modeling, simulation, and optimization to environmental-quality management. Fate and transport models for contaminants in air, water, and soil. Optimization methods (search ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- RWarren Hall 401
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Anderson, C
- TOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Anderson, C
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Prerequisite: BEE 2510 or BEE 2600 or permission of instructor.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Anderson, C
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: BEE 2510 or BEE 2600 or permission of instructor.
BEE 4800
Course Description
This course investigates the science behind changes in our atmosphere's composition and its relation to global change. Students examine the chemistry and physics that determines atmospheric composition ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EAS 4800
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Hess, P
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Pre-requisites: CHEM 2070 or 2090, MATH 1920, PHYS 1112 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
BEE 4970
Course Description
Special work in any area of biological and environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided, in the latter case, that adequate ... view course details
Project Session Full.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources). Do not enroll in section 601. You will be enrolled in the course after submitting the form online.Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4971
Course Description
The course content must relate directly to goals of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and can be taken for 1 to 4 credits under supervision of a College of Engineering faculty member with approval of the ... view course details
Project Session Full.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BEE 4980
Course Description
The student assists in teaching a biological and environmental engineering course appropriate to his or her previous training. The student meets with a discussion or laboratory section, prepares course ... view course details
Project Session Full.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources). Do not enroll in section 601. You will be enrolled in the course after submitting the form online.Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4990
Course Description
Research in any area of biological or environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided that adequate facilities can be obtained. ... view course details
Project Session Full.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources). Do not enroll in section 701. You will be enrolled in the course after submitting the form online.Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4993
Course Description
Intended for students pursuing the research honors program in BEE. This course is the culmination of the program's honors project requirement. Students enrolled in the BEE Honors program will prepare an ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not enroll in section 701. You will be enrolled in the course after submitting the form online.Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4994
Course Description
Research in any area of biological and environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided that adequate facilities can be obtained. ... view course details
BEE 5951
Course Description
Comprehensive engineering design projects relating to the candidate's area of specialization. Projects are supervised by a BEE faculty member on an individual basis. A formal project report and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
BEE 5980
Course Description
The student assists in teaching a biological and environmental engineering course appropriate to his/her previous training. The student meets with a discussion or laboratory section, prepares course materials, ... view course details
BEE 5998
Course Description
This course offers MEng students the opportunity to receive credit for BEE relevant work occurring as part of a summer (or semester) internship. Normally taken in the semester following the internship, ... view course details
BEE 6110
Course Description
This course introduces methods in hydrologic engineering to assess and cope with climate variability and change. The course will cover both statistical and physical approaches to analyzing and modeling ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4110
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: CEE 3040 or ENGRD 2700, one hydrology course (BEE 3710) at the 2xxx level or higher or permission of instructor.
BEE 6400
Course Description
In this class, we will discuss some classical as well as cutting-edge research papers from the biomaterials field on topics including: (1) Polymer Biomaterials; (2) Hydrogel Biomaterials; (3) Inorganic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Ma, M
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: BEE 3400 or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to: graduate level or senior standing.
BEE 6550
Course Description
Covers fundamental mechanisms that nature uses to build and control living systems at micro- and nano-meter length scales; engineering principles for fabricating micro/nano-meter scale devices; examples ... view course details
Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Wu, M
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: one year of biology, BEE 2220 or an equivalent thermodynamics course, or co-registration in BEE 3500 or permission of instructor.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 4550, BEE 6550
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Wu, M
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Wu, M
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BEE 6940
Course Description
The department teaches trial courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department. Courses offered under this number will be approved by the department curriculum ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Section Topic
Topic: Systems and Synthetic Biology for Sustainable Ener
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Barstow, B
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisites: intro bio (such as BIOG 1440), biochem (such as BIOMG 3300), MATH 2930, MATH 2940. Recommenced courses are BEE 2600 and BEE 3600 or permission of instructor.
BEE 6970
Course Description
Topics are arranged by the faculty at the beginning of the semester. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BEE 7000
Course Description
This course is intended to introduce students to graduate school in Biological and Environmental Engineering. It is intended for first year graduate students although others may find it helpful. It consists ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- FOnline Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Hess, P
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to: new graduate students in BEE.
BEE 7710
Course Description
Study and discussion of research or design procedures related to selected topics in watershed management, erosion control, hydrology, colloid transport, and water quality. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Walter, T
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission of instructor. Meeting time will be announced prior to the start of the semester.