Biology: General Courses (BIOG)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

BIOG 1045

Supplemental support for students who want to enhance their learning skills and maximize their understanding of BIOG 1445 - Introduction to Comparative Physiology, Individualized Instruction. Weekly meetings ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3951 BIOG 1045   LEC 001

BIOG 1250

A first-year seminar designed for students with a strong interest in research. Students will interact with faculty while learning to read and evaluate scientific publications on current biological topics. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Microscopy and Imagination

  •  4314 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

    • F Wing Hall 101
    • Feb 5 - May 11, 2016
    • Eaglesham, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Pathogen Detection and Surveillance

  • 14908 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Spring Field Ornithology

  • 19015 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

    • W
    • Mar 16, 2016
    • Lovette, I

    • W
    • Mar 23 - May 11, 2016
  • Course lectures held at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Transportation will be provided to the Lab of Ornithology.

BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for freshman and sophomore biology majors. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism with comparisons among animals, plants and microbes. ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3440 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

  • Biological Science majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. If you have questions concerning enrollment in this course please email slf42@cornell.edu.

  •  3441 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

  •  3442 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

  •  3443 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

  •  3444 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

  •  3445 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

  •  3446 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

  •  3447 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

  •  3448 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

  •  3449 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

  •  3450 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

  •  3451 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

  •  3452 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

  •  3453 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

  •  3454 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

  •  3495 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

  •  3600 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

  •  3601 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

  •  3602 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

  • 18359 BIOG 1440   DIS 219

  • 18360 BIOG 1440   DIS 220

BIOG 1445

Designed primarily for freshman and sophomore biology majors who desire an introduction to concepts of physiology. The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological organisms (animals, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3931 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

  • First lecture is Thursday, January 28. This is a one-time-only Thursday lecture. Course will change to instructor consent and require a permission code to enroll after first lecture. No admittance after first week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3932 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

  • Alternate section for those with T 9:05-9:55AM class conflict. Contact course at biog1445@cornell.edu for consent to enroll. No admittance after first week.

BIOG 1500

Designed for biology majors to provide lab experience with emphasis on processes of scientific investigations and to promote communication, literacy and collaboration in science. Students gain expertise ... view course details

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

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3455 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

  • Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. First day of lecture is Tuesday 02/02/16.

  •  3456 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3457 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3458 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3459 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3460 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3461 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3462 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3463 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3464 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3465 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3466 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3467 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3468 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3469 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3470 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3471 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3472 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3473 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3474 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3475 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3476 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3477 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3927 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

  •  3928 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/16.

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

  • Topic: Intro to Neurobiology

  •  2182 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Harris-Warrick, R

  • Written permission from Office of Undergraduate Biology, required. Students must register in 216 Stimson Hall.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Microbial Lab in Genetics

  •  3869 BIOG 2000   LEC 006

    • TBA
    • Fox, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: BIOMG 3350

  •  4385 BIOG 2000   LEC 007

    • TBA
    • Fromme, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Spring Field Ornithology

  •  4404 BIOG 2000   LEC 008

    • TBA
    • Lovette, I

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
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  2183 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Hume, K

  • Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an independent study form available online at http://biology.cornell.edu/forms-and-docs.

BIOG 3020

Designed for juniors, this course will introduce and develop skills used in all fields of life sciences research. Topics will include researching the primary literature; data management and analysis; and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18347 BIOG 3020   SEM 101

  • To obtain permission code, email Life Sciences Librarian Sarah J. Wright, ljw256@cornell.edu.

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
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2184 BIOG 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Students must register using individual study form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

BIOG 4981

Course offers training and experience for undergraduate study group leaders (SGLs) in the biology core courses. SGLs will meet weekly for training in collaborative, student-centered, active learning methods, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 16452 BIOG 4981   TA 651

    • TBA
    • MacNeill, A

  • Study group leaders must have taken and demonstrated excellence in the associated biology course. Email Allen MacNeill (adm6@cornell.edu) for enrollment information.

BIOG 4982

Course offers training and experience as undergraduate senior study group leaders (senior SGLs) in the biology core courses. Senior SGLs will meet weekly for training in collaborative, student-centered, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16453 BIOG 4982   TA 651

    • TBA
    • MacNeill, A

  • Senior study group leaders must have served at least one semester as a study group leader for the associated biology course. Email Allen MacNeill (adm6@cornell.edu) for enrollment information.

BIOG 4990

For students with previous undergraduate experience conducting biological research. Students enrolled for this credit continue to be supervised, as in 2990, but work more independently, often on their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2185 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: one semester of BIOG 2990 or equivalent or permission of instructor and Office of Undergraduate Biology. Register for course by filling out the online enrollment form at http://biology.cornell.edu/forms-and-docs