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BIOMI 1120
Microbes, the Earth, and Everything

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: none

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1005 BIOMI 1120   LEC 001

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    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Buckley, D

      Hefferon, K

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

  •  1006 BIOMI 1120   LAB 401

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    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Buckley, D

      Hefferon, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3079 BIOMI 1120   LAB 402

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    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Buckley, D

      Hefferon, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 2100
Genesis

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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18759 BIOMI 2100   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Chatterjee, S

      Kaltenegger, L

      Winans, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 2500
Public Health Microbiology

This course will use a variety of teaching methods (including historical and current case studies and databases) to help students understand basic principles of microbiology as they apply to the emergence, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19080 BIOMI 2500   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Winans, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 2900
General Microbiology Lectures

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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 2900

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  •  1226 BIOMI 2900   LEC 001

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    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Doerr, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

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

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  •  1227 BIOMI 2900   LEC 002

  •  
    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Doerr, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1228 BIOMI 2900   DIS 201

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    • M To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Doerr, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2886 BIOMI 2900   DIS 202

  •  
    • M To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Doerr, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2887 BIOMI 2900   DIS 203

  •  
    • T To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Doerr, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2888 BIOMI 2900   DIS 204

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    • T To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Doerr, T

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

BIOMI 2911
General Microbiology Laboratory

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: none

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

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1308 BIOMI 2911   LEC 001

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Wendel, B

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

  •  1309 BIOMI 2911   LAB 401

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    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Wendel, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2690 BIOMI 2911   LAB 402

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Filter, J

      Wendel, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1310 BIOMI 2911   LAB 403

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    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Wendel, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2691 BIOMI 2911   LAB 404

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Filter, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 2950
Biology of Infectious Disease: From Molecules to Ecosystems

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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2286 BIOMI 2950   LEC 001

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    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Hendry, T

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

BIOMI 3210
Human Microbes and Health

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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2559 BIOMI 3210   LEC 001

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    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Hay, A

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

BIOMI 3940
Applied and Food Microbiology

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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FDSC 3940

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1175 BIOMI 3940   LEC 001

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    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Gibney, P

      Snyder, A

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

BIOMI 4090
Principles of Virology

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

  •  1197 BIOMI 4090   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Parker, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 4310
Medical Parasitology

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

  •  1195 BIOMI 4310   LEC 001

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    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Bowman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 4850
Bacterial Genetics

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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 4850

  • 2-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1163 BIOMI 4850   LEC 001

  •  
    • W To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Peters, J

  • 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: none

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

  • 2-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1164 BIOMI 4850   LEC 002

  •  
    • W To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Peters, J

  • 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.

  •  1165 BIOMI 4850   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Peters, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 4980
Teaching Experience

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

  • 14745 BIOMI 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Hefferon, K

  • 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)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14746 BIOMI 4980   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Filter, J

      Wendel, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14747 BIOMI 4980   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Hendry, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15249 BIOMI 4980   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Hay, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15253 BIOMI 4980   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Winans, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIOMI 7960
Current Topics in Microbiology

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

  •  1220 BIOMI 7960   LEC 001

  •  
    • Topic: Soils, Soil-Borne Parasites
    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Bowman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOMI 7970
Scientific Communication Skills

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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1067 BIOMI 7970   DIS 201

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Helmann, J

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

BIOMI 7980
Graduate Research Seminar in Microbiology

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

  •  1068 BIOMI 7980   SEM 101

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    • T To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Peters, J

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

BIOMI 7990
Microbiology Seminar

Department of Microbiology weekly seminar. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1130 BIOMI 7990   SEM 101

  •  
    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Doerr, T

      Hendry, T

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