Microbiology (BIOMI)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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

BIOMI 1120

We live on a microbial earth. If we happen to consider microbes in our daily lives most people conjure images of disease, but in reality we depend on microbes to sustain our world. This course showcases ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 1120

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1005 BIOMI 1120   LEC 001

    • MW Fernow Hall G24
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buckley, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    The first lab meeting will be on September 3.

  •  1006 BIOMI 1120   LAB 401

    • F Wing Hall 108
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buckley, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18530 BIOMI 1120   LAB 402

    • F Wing Hall 114
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Buckley, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 1200

This class will explore the current theories about the chemical origins of life on earth, and will then use these insights to discuss the search for life on other planets, inside the Solar system and outside. ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3241 BIOMI 1200   LEC 001

    • TR Uris Hall 498
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Winans, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 2600

This course provides an introduction to the microbiology of microbial diseases. The primary focus is on molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, including detection of the host environment, binding of pathogenic ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3240 BIOMI 2600   LEC 001

    • MWF Warren Hall B25
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Winans, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 2900

Comprehensive overview of the biology of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Topics include microbial cell structure and function, physiology, metabolism, genetics, diversity, and ecology. Also ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 2900

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1261 BIOMI 2900   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 2900

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1262 BIOMI 2900   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1263 BIOMI 2900   DIS 201

    • M Warren Hall 150
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Doerr, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3229 BIOMI 2900   DIS 202

    • M Warren Hall 113
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Doerr, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3230 BIOMI 2900   DIS 203

    • T Warren Hall 113
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Doerr, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3231 BIOMI 2900   DIS 204

    • T Warren Hall 113
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Doerr, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Please contact Tina Daddona (TMD79) to add sections. Thank you.

BIOMI 2911

This class will introduce you to current concepts and laboratory techniques in microbiology. Our goal is to show you how scientists use experiments to learn about the microbes around us, with an emphasis ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1355 BIOMI 2911   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOMI 2900.

  •  1356 BIOMI 2911   LAB 401

    • MW Wing Hall 108
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Merkel, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2956 BIOMI 2911   LAB 402

    • MW Wing Hall 114
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1357 BIOMI 2911   LAB 403

    • TR Wing Hall 108
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2957 BIOMI 2911   LAB 404

    • TR Wing Hall 108
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 2950

A broad integration and overview of the origins, nature, and dynamics of infectious disease in humans, plants, and animals. An examination of the historical and contemporary concepts and impacts of infectious ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2473 BIOMI 2950   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    At least sophomore standing and two of the three core undergraduate biology courses or the equivalent.

BIOMI 3210

The microbes on and in our bodies are as abundant as our own cells. These diverse microorganisms provide us with metabolic capacities beyond our own and are essential to good health, but can also play ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2810 BIOMI 3210   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 or permission of instructor.

BIOMI 3940

Microorganisms play a central role in a variety of food, agricultural, and environmental processes. This course presents a comprehensive survey of the roles that microorganisms play ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 3940FDSC 5940

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1197 BIOMI 3940   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 and BIOMI 2910 or BIOMI 2911.

BIOMI 4090

Covers principles of virology that will give a broad understanding of how viruses infect and cause disease.  Topics include the classification of viruses, virus entry, genome replication and assembly, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMS 4090

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1230 BIOMI 4090   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 4310

Systematic study of arthropod, protozoan, and helminth parasites of public health importance, with emphasis on epidemiologic, clinical, and zoonotic aspects of these parasitisms. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMS 4310

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1222 BIOMI 4310   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 4850

Students gain a detailed understanding of how bacteria maintain and pass on genetic information with a strong focus on the bacterium Escherichia coli. They discover the processes by which bacteria evolve ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 4850

  • 2-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1185 BIOMI 4850   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 and BIOMG 3300, 3330 or 3350, or 3310/3320.The optional 1 credit is for registered students with permission of instructor to review literature. Enrollment for 1 credit extra discussion option will occur at first lecture; Email jep48 with questions.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 4850

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1186 BIOMI 4850   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOMG 2810. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 and BIOMG 3300, 3330 or 3350, or 3310/3320.The optional 1 credit is for registered students with permission of instructor to review literature. Enrollment for 1 credit extra discussion option will occur at first lecture; Email jep48 with questions.

  •  1187 BIOMI 4850   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 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

  • 15091 BIOMI 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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15650 BIOMI 4980   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Abou-Kandil, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20474 BIOMI 4980   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Hefferon, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20612 BIOMI 4980   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Winans, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

BIOMI 6901

Discusses those macromolecules and assemblages of macromolecules that together define the structure of the prokaryotic cell. This includes external structures, such as cell wall, flagella, pili, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 13347 BIOMI 6901   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to graduate students in Microbiology or a related discipline, or permission of instructor. Not open to undergraduate students.

BIOMI 6902

Core course of concepts, methods, and current literature that reveals the multidisciplinary nature of environmental microbiology and its relationship to prokaryotic biology. Discusses the crucial roles ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 13608 BIOMI 6902   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment open for Microbiology graduate students and students in a related field. No undergraduate enrollment allowed.

BIOMI 6904

Reviews the fundamental concepts of microbial genetics including mutations and their analysis, plasmids, conjugation, transformation, transduction, transposition, recombination, repair, ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 17856 BIOMI 6904   LEC 001

    • TR Wing Hall 406
    • Nov 4 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Peters, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment for Microbiology Graduate students or related field. No undergraduate enrollment.

BIOMI 7910

Reading and presentation by graduate students of current literature in selected areas of modern microbiology. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1986 BIOMI 7910   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to graduate students in the field of microbiology.

BIOMI 7960

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-1 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Soils, Soil-Borne Parasites

  •  1254 BIOMI 7960   LEC 001

    • Topic: Soils, Soil-Borne Parasites
    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Bowman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 7970

The ability to communicate effectively is essential for success as a scientist. The primary goal of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop self-confidence and refine their formal ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1072 BIOMI 7970   DIS 201

    • F Wing Hall 406
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Feaga, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Requirement for graduate students in graduate field of microbiology for first two semesters. Third semester optional.

BIOMI 7980

All graduate students in the field of microbiology are required to attend and present a seminar concerning their research at least once each year. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1073 BIOMI 7980   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Requirement for graduate students in graduate field of microbiology.

BIOMI 7990

Department of Microbiology weekly seminar. view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1149 BIOMI 7990   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Requirement for all graduate students in the field of microbiology. Open to all who are interested.