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Classes
BIOG 1044
Course Description
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
BIOG 1140
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Turgeon, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- M To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Turgeon, R
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- W To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Turgeon, R
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- M To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Turgeon, R
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- W To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Turgeon, R
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- T To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Turgeon, R
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- R To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Turgeon, R
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- W To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Turgeon, R
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- M To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Turgeon, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BIOG 1250
Course Description
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
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: How do we “Save the Bees”?
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 22 - Oct 7, 2022
Instructors
LeCroy, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar
BIOG 1440
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Additional Information
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.
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- R Stimson Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall 104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall 104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall 104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall 104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall 104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Stimson Hall 104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Stimson Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Stimson Hall 104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Stimson Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Stimson Hall 104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Stimson Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- F Stimson Hall 104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buchon, N
Helmann, J
Selvaraj, V
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BIOG 1445
Course Description
The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological organisms (animals, plants, microbes) perform common physiological functions. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Campbell, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Course will change to instructor consent and require a permission code to enroll after first lecture. No admittance after first week.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Campbell, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Alternate section for those with T 10:10-11:00am class conflict. Contact course at biog1445@cornell.edu for consent to enroll. No admittance after first week.
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BIOG 1500
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Biological Sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. First lecture is Tuesday 8/23/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Comstock Hall-Academic II 1104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Tuesday 8/23/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Tuesday 8/23/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Tuesday 8/23/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Comstock Hall-Academic II 1116
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Tuesday 8/23/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Comstock Hall-Academic II 1120
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Tuesday 8/23/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Wednesday 8/24/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Wednesday 8/24/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Wednesday 8/24/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Wednesday 8/24/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Wednesday 8/24/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1116
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Wednesday 8/24/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1120
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Wednesday 8/24/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Wednesday 8/24/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Wednesday 8/24/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Wednesday 8/24/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Thursday 8/25/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Thursday 8/25/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Thursday 8/25/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1120
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Thursday 8/25/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1104
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Thursday 8/25/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Thursday 8/25/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Thursday 8/25/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1116
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Thursday 8/25/22.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1120
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
First lab is Thursday 8/25/22.
BIOG 2000
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BIOG 2200
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Gilbert, C
McCaffrey, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: members of the biology scholars program.
BIOG 2400
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BIOG 2990
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
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/
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BIOG 3100
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
August, A
Ragin, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
This course is for students in the HHMI-Cornell Research Transfer (CURT) program.
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BIOG 3500
Course Description
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
BIOG 4970
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
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.
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BIOG 4980
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
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.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M To Be Assigned
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Campbell, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
TAs work an additional 6 hours per week in Study Center. Application form: http://www.biog1445.org/forms/ta.html.
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BIOG 4990
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
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/.
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BIOG 6500
Course Description
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