Biology: General Courses (BIOG)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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

  •  1896 BIOG 1044   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1897 BIOG 1044   LEC 002

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ogata, E

  • 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 course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1906 BIOG 1111   LEC 001

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026
    • Drumluk, A

      Nicholson, L

  • 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

  •  1889 BIOG 1140   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Campbell, D

      Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1890 BIOG 1140   DIS 201

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1891 BIOG 1140   DIS 202

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1892 BIOG 1140   DIS 203

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1893 BIOG 1140   DIS 204

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1894 BIOG 1140   DIS 205

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1895 BIOG 1140   DIS 206

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1180

Ethical issues invariably arise when conducting research in, and generally thinking about, the life sciences. How should human and animal cells be used and when? What harms, risks and benefits might be ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1907 BIOG 1180   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Babcock, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1845 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.

  •  1846 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1847 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1848 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1849 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1850 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1851 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1852 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1853 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1854 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1855 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1856 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1857 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1858 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1859 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1860 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1861 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1862 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1863 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1445

This course is an introductory comparative anatomy and physiology course designed primarily for first- and second-year life science students. The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1898 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    No admittance after first week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1899 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • 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

This course is designed to provide lab experience with an emphasis on the processes of scientific investigation and to promote collaboration, communication, and literacy in science. This lab course aims ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1864 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Biological Sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade.

  •  1865 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1866 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1867 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1868 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1869 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1870 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1871 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1872 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1873 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1874 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1875 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1876 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1879 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1880 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1881 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1882 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1883 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1884 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1885 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1886 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1887 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1888 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • 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

  •  1612 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • 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

  •  1844 BIOG 2200   SEM 101

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • 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

  •  1904 BIOG 2400   IND 651

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • 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

  •  1905 BIOG 2400   IND 652

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • 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

  •  1619 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all colleges must submit a Biological Sciences Independent Research Enrollment Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/research-internships/research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves using a permission number.

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: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18335 BIOG 4980   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

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

  •  1928 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

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

  •  2259 BIOG 4997   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Gallagher, M

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Application required. See https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02EiQF5WOMUh2jI to apply.

BIOG 4999

This course supports students in designing, carrying out, and communicating an independent research project using appropriate scientific methods and professional communication practices. To enroll, students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 18461 BIOG 4999   LEC 001

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Gruber-Hine, L

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2256 BIOG 6500   SEM 101

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person