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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

BIOG 1044

This course reviews material presented in BIOG 1440 and provides problem-solving strategies and additional practice with material. BIOG 1044 support is recommended for students who want to maximize their ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18434 BIOG 1044   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18435 BIOG 1044   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2284 BIOG 1140   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2314 BIOG 1140   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2315 BIOG 1140   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2316 BIOG 1140   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2317 BIOG 1140   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2318 BIOG 1140   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2319 BIOG 1140   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2323 BIOG 1140   DIS 207

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2324 BIOG 1140   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Foundations in Biology Research Design

  • 19750 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

    • R Warren Hall 113
    • Aug 26 - Oct 19, 2021
    • Anannya, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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: Molecular Machines of Our Cells

  • 19817 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

    • R Warren Hall 113
    • Oct 20 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Anannya, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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: Common Core Processes in Human Diseases

  • 20060 BIOG 1250   SEM 103

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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: All about RNA

  • 20350 BIOG 1250   SEM 104

    • R Malott Hall 205
    • Oct 20 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Murray, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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: Synthetic Embryology & Human Development

  • 20351 BIOG 1250   SEM 105

    • W Kennedy Hall 103
    • Oct 20 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Nakamura Kanno, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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 biological sciences majors and other students majoring in life sciences. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2259 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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.

  •  2299 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2300 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2301 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2302 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2303 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2304 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2305 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2306 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2307 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2308 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2309 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2310 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2311 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2312 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2397 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2398 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2460 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2461 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Selvaraj, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1445

The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological organisms (animals, plants, microbes) perform common physiological functions. view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2523 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lecture is Thursday, August 26th. 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

  • 18417 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

    • T Warren Hall B75
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Alternate section for those with T 10:10-11:00am class conflict. First lecture is Thursday, August 26th. 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 biological sciences majors to provide lab experience with emphasis on processes of scientific investigations and to promote communication, literacy and collaboration in science. Students gain ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2258 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

    • T Bailey Hall 101
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lecture is 8/31/21. Biological Sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Course Add ends on 9/7/21.

  •  2261 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 8/31/21.

  •  2262 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 8/31/21.

  •  2263 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 8/31/21.

  •  2264 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 8/31/21.

  •  2265 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 8/31/21.

  •  2266 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/1/21.

  •  2267 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/1/21.

  •  2268 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/1/21.

  •  2269 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/1/21.

  •  2270 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/1/21.

  •  2271 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/1/21.

  •  2272 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/1/21.

  •  2273 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/1/21.

  •  2274 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/1/21.

  •  2275 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/1/21.

  •  2276 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/2/21.

  •  2277 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/2/21.

  •  2278 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/2/21.

  •  2279 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/2/21.

  •  2280 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/2/21.

  •  2281 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/2/21.

  •  2282 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/2/21.

  •  2518 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/2/21.

  •  2519 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    First lab is 9/2/21.

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

  •  1270 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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

  •  2108 BIOG 2200   SEM 101

    • W Stimson Hall G01
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Gilbert, C

      McCaffrey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: members of the biology scholars program.

BIOG 2400

Students will complete readings and view online media on teaching and learning, create and critique lesson plans, and participate in regular discussions with other SGLs. Each week SGLs will reflect on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 20385 BIOG 2400   TA 651

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • McCaffrey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Must be accepted as a Biology Scholars Program (BSP) Study Group Leader

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 20386 BIOG 2400   TA 652

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • McCaffrey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Must be accepted as a Biology Scholars Program (BSP) Study Group Leader

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

  •  1733 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    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

  •  3067 BIOG 3100   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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

  •  2812 BIOG 3500   LEC 001

    • TR Kennedy Hall 101
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 15627 BIOG 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  • 20634 BIOG 4970   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • White, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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

  • 14592 BIOG 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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.

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

  • 14688 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    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:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  3267 BIOG 6500   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person