Biology: General Courses (BIOG)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2320 BIOG 1044   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2321 BIOG 1044   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1111

This course is for first-year students entering or intending to enter the Biological Sciences major in either the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) or College of Arts & Sciences. This ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 19044 BIOG 1111   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Primarily for: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) first-year students in the Biological Sciences major and College of Arts & Sciences first-year students intending to enter the Biological Sciences major.

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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1712 BIOG 1140   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1741 BIOG 1140   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1742 BIOG 1140   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1743 BIOG 1140   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1744 BIOG 1140   DIS 204

    • W Uris Hall 302
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1745 BIOG 1140   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1746 BIOG 1140   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1747 BIOG 1140   DIS 207

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1748 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 - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Curing Cancer 101

  • 20624 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

    • M Kennedy Hall 103
    • Oct 16 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Bracken, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information, see https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar.

Syllabi:
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Dynamic Geography of Species

  • 21089 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

    • W Uris Hall 312
    • Oct 16 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Miqueleiz, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information, see https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar.

BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for first-year 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

  •  1687 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. 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 number.

  •  1726 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1727 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1728 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1729 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1730 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1731 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1732 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1733 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1734 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1735 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1736 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1737 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1738 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1739 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1782 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1783 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1812 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1813 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

      Gilbert, C

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • 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

  •  1848 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Email biog1445@cornell.edu for consent to enroll. No admittance after first week.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2319 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

    • T Stimson Hall G01
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Alternate section for those with lecture 001 class conflict. Contact 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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1686 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Biological Sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade.

  •  1689 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1690 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1691 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1692 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1693 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1694 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1695 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1696 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1697 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1698 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1699 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1700 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1701 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1702 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1703 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1704 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1705 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1706 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1707 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1708 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1709 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1710 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

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  •  1843 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1844 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  1200 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  1602 BIOG 2200   SEM 101

    • W Stimson Hall 206
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program (BSP) students.

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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2439 BIOG 2400   IND 651

    • F Stimson Hall 206
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program (BSP) students or Collaborative Learning in Undergraduate Biology (CLUB) Study Group Leader.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2440 BIOG 2400   IND 652

    • F Stimson Hall 106
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program (BSP) Study Group Leader.

BIOG 2990

Intended for students who are new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in BIOG 2990 may be reading scientific literature, learning research techniques, or assisting with ongoing research. The faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

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

  •  2173 BIOG 3100   SEM 101

    • R Uris Hall 438
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • August, A

      Ragin, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: Howard Hughes Medical Institute-Cornell University Research Transfer (HHMI-CURT) program.

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

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:
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

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. Any Cornell faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

BIOG 4997

This independent study course offers students in the Biological Sciences major an opportunity to reflect on professional and personal growth, challenges, and opportunities resulting from a recent internship ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.25 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 12207 BIOG 4997   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Gallagher, M

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Application required. See https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02EiQF5WOMUh2jI to apply.

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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2237 BIOG 6500   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    To request a permission number, contact Irena Raia, (ith7).