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BIOMI 2600
Microbiology of Human Contagious Diseases

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: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15403 BIOMI 2600   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: One semester of introductory biology or equivalent.

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 Credits Graded

  •  2517 BIOMI 2900   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year introductory biology for majors and one year college chemistry, or equivalent. Highly recommended prerequisite: co-requisite in BIOMI 2911.

Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3562 BIOMI 2900   LEC 002

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  •  3563 BIOMI 2900   DIS 201

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  • 15835 BIOMI 2900   DIS 202

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  • 15836 BIOMI 2900   DIS 203

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  • 15837 BIOMI 2900   DIS 204

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  • 15838 BIOMI 2900   DIS 205

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BIOMI 2911
General Microbiology Laboratory

Study of the basic principles and techniques of laboratory practice in microbiology, and fundamentals necessary for further work in the subject. view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2518 BIOMI 2911   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMI 2900.

  •  2519 BIOMI 2911   LAB 401

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    • Merkel, S

  •  2520 BIOMI 2911   LAB 402

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    • Merkel, S

  •  2521 BIOMI 2911   LAB 403

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    • TR

    • Merkel, S

BIOMI 3310
General Parasitology

This course is an introduction to the basic animal parasites, stressing systematics, taxonomy, general biology, ecological interactions, and behavior of non-medically important groups. Introduces the major ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMS 3310

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3673 BIOMI 3310   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year introductory biology.

BIOMI 3500
Biological Oceanography and Ocean Biogeochemistry

The purpose of this course is to provide junior- and senior-level students with a background in biological oceanography and biogeochemistry of ocean systems. The format of the course is based on the relative ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: EAS 3555

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3726 BIOMI 3500   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: Introductory biology for majors; BIOG/BIOEE 1610; or permission of instructor.

  •  4082 BIOMI 3500   DIS 201

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BIOMI 4040
Pathogenic Bacteriology

Course in medical microbiology, presenting the major groups of bacterial pathogens important to human and veterinary medicine. Emphasizes infection and disease pathogenesis. Topics include disease causality; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 4040, BIOMS 4040

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4215 BIOMI 4040   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 and 2910.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 4040, BIOMS 4040

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4216 BIOMI 4040   LEC 002

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  •  4217 BIOMI 4040   DIS 201

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BIOMI 4140
Prokaryotic Diversity

Consideration of the evolutionary biology, physiology, ecology, genetics, and practical potential of important groups of prokaryotes. Topics include prokaryotic phylogeny, the evolution of diverse mechanisms ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16248 BIOMI 4140   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 and BIOMI 2910. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310 or BIOMG 3330.

BIOMI 4480
Symbioses: Evolution and Ecology

Symbiosis, the living together of unlike organisms, encompasses a spectrum of interactions ranging from mutually beneficial to reciprocally detrimental. The course focuses on a selection of ecologically ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLPA 4480

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15849 BIOMI 4480   LEC 001

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BIOMI 4900
Senior Seminar in Microbiology

This course will give upper-class microbiology students critical skills in analyzing and presenting primary literature in microbiology. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  4522 BIOMI 4900   SEM 101

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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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2524 BIOMI 4980   IND 601

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    • Staff

  • Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study 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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4392 BIOMI 4980   IND 604

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    • Hewson, I

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIOMI 6430
Veterinary Perspectives on Pathogen Control in Animal Manure

In-depth look at the management of pathogens in animal manures. Reviews the pathogens involved, the role of governing agencies, the survival of pathogens in the field, and methods of pathogen destruction. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BEE 6430, VTMED 6430

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3716 BIOMI 6430   LEC 001

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    • MTWR
    • Mar 23 - May 15, 2015

    • Bowman, D

BIOMI 6904
Prokaryotic Biology: Bacterial Genetics

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: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  2525 BIOMI 6904   LEC 001

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    • TR Wing Hall 406
    • Jan 21 - Feb 17, 2015

    • Peters, J

BIOMI 6905
Prokaryotic Biology: Bacterial Pathogenesis

Introduction to the fundamental concepts of bacterial pathogenesis including the normal flora, pathogen entry and colonization, the production and regulation of toxins, horizontal transfer of pathogenesis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  2526 BIOMI 6905   LEC 001

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    • TR Wing Hall 406
    • Feb 19 - Mar 17, 2015

    • Winans, S

BIOMI 6906
Prokaryotic Biology: Viral Diversity and Ecology

This course is intended to give graduate students an introduction to virology in an environmental setting. As crucial components of ecosystem function in many habitats, viruses infecting bacteria ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  1010 BIOMI 6906   DIS 201

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    • TR Wing Hall 406
    • Apr 9 - May 6, 2015

    • Hewson, I

  • Prerequisite: introductory biology course.

BIOMI 6990
Toxicology Journal Club

This journal club-course, based on contemporary scientific literature related to environmental toxicology, will enhance students' critical thinking, as well as their reading and public speaking ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: TOX 6990

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  2233 BIOMI 6990   DIS 201

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    • Hay, A

BIOMI 7910
Advanced Topics in Microbiology

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 Sat/UnSat

  •  3715 BIOMI 7910   DIS 201

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  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students in microbiology.

BIOMI 7960
Current Topics in Microbiology

Lectures and seminars on special topics in microbiology. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 0.5-1 Credits Sat/UnSat

  • Topic: Soils, Soil-Borne Parasites

  •  3359 BIOMI 7960   LEC 001

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    • R Wing Hall 406
    • Jan 21 - Feb 19, 2015

    • Bowman, D

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 Sat/UnSat

  •  2527 BIOMI 7970   DIS 201

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  • 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 Sat/UnSat

  •  2528 BIOMI 7980   SEM 101

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  • Requirement for graduate students in graduate field of microbiology.

BIOMI 7990
Microbiology Seminar

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  2529 BIOMI 7990   SEM 101

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  • Requirement for all graduate students in graduate field of microbiology. Open to all who are interested.