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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.
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- Schedule of Classes - June 15, 2016 6:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - June 9, 2016 6:15PM EDT
Classes
BIONB 2220
Course Description
An introduction to neuroscience: the structure and function of the nervous system of humans and other animals. Topics include the cellular and molecular basis for cell signaling, the functions of neurons ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIONB 2220
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Uris Hall G01
Instructors
Harris-Warrick, R
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: one year of college level biology for majors (comparative physiology and/or cell and developmental biology are recommended) and one year of chemistry. Priority is given to students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to freshmen. May be taken independently of BIONB 2210. 3 credits with no discussion section; 4 credits with one disc per week with problem sets and writing assignments (recommended). 4-credit option required of students in neurobiology and behavior program of study. Limited to 15 students per 4-credit disc.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 2220
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Uris Hall G01
Instructors
Harris-Warrick, R
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: one year of college level biology for majors (comparative physiology and/or cell and developmental biology are recommended) and one year of chemistry. Priority is given to students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to freshmen. May be taken independently of BIONB 2210. 3 credits with no discussion section; 4 credits with one disc per week with problem sets and writing assignments (recommended); 5 credits with one or two disc per week and participation in Writing in the Majors program; 4- or 5-credit option required of students in neurobiology and behavior program of study. Limited to 15 students per 4-credit disc (contact lmm8@cornell.edu to choose disc section). Limited to 12 students in 5-credit option (students may not preregister for 5-credit option; interested students complete application form on first day of class).
BIONB 3280
Course Description
Surveys the approaches that have been or are currently being used in order to understand the biological bases for learning and memory. Topics include invertebrate, "simple system" approaches, avian song ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PSYCH 3320
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Uris Hall 202
Instructors
Devoogd, T
BIONB 3690
Course Description
Why are chilies so spicy? This course examines the chemical basis of interactions between species and is intended for students with a basic knowledge of chemistry and biology. Focuses on the ecology and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOEE 3690, ENTOM 3690
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Corson-Mudd A106
Instructors
Agrawal, A
Kessler, A
Raguso, R
Thaler, J
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one semester introductory chemistry for majors or nonmajors or equivalents, or permission of instructor.
BIONB 4140
Course Description
Undergraduate course surveying system- and organ-related aspects of pharmacology. Topics include mechanisms of drug action; drug disposition; pharmacokinetics; autonomic pharmacology; pharmacology ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOAP 4140, BIOMS 4140
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Stocking Hall 146
Instructors
Weiland, G
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: Animal Physiology (BIOAP 3110) or Human Anatomy and Physiology (NS 3410).
BIONB 4200
Course Description
Courses on selected topics in neurobiology and behavior; can include lecture and seminar courses. Topics vary by section. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Methods and Principles in Bioacoustics
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Corson-Mudd W364
Instructors
Dowling, J
Rice, A
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Additional Information
Background in biology, physics, mathematics and computer science preferred but not necessary.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FGSS 4201, LGBT 4200
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Gender and the Brain
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Corson-Mudd W358
Instructors
Dietz, S
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Additional Information
Junior, senior, or graduate standing: BIONB 2220 or BIOBM 3320 or by permission of instructor.
BIONB 4260
Course Description
Communication is the "glue" that holds societies together. This course examines how and why animals communicate. Topics include the role of the environment in shaping animal signals, whether animals tell ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Webster, M
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BIONB 2210. Discussion TBA.
BIONB 4300
Course Description
Experiments include PCR, cloning of DNA fragments, RNA purification, restriction digests, bacterial transformation, DNA sequencing, and protein interactions. Experiments emphasize how molecular techniques ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Wing Hall 302
Instructors
Deitcher, D
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2801. The time of 9:05 am to 11:00 is required. The lab is open until 5:00 pm for additional work.
BIONB 4330
Course Description
A course examining the core disciplines of cognitive science using varied themes from semester to semester. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COGST 4310, LING 4310, PSYCH 4320
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: Mind & Reality in Science Fiction
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Uris Hall 205
Instructors
Edelman, S
BIONB 4910
Course Description
Laboratory-oriented course designed to teach the concepts and tools of cellular neurophysiology through hands-on experience with extracellular and intracellular electrophysiological techniques, and computer ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BME 4910, ECE 4910
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
Instructors
Johnson, B
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or written permission of instructor. S-U or letter grades for students outside Neurobiology and Behavior concentration and graduate students, by permission of instructor.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Comstock Hall-Academic II B150
Instructors
Johnson, B
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B150
Instructors
Johnson, B
BIONB 4970
Course Description
How does the brain evolve? One of the fastest-growing areas of study in neuroscience is the evolution of developmental mechanisms that have shaped the remarkable diversity in brain organization observed ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Corson-Mudd A409
Instructors
Ballagh, I
Bass, A
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Additional Information
Intended for juniors, seniors, and graduate students; BIONB 2220 or equivalent.
BIONB 4980
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Students must register using individual study form. Enrollment form can be found here: https://dust.cals.cornell.edu/IndStudyPolicy.aspx.
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BIONB 7000
Course Description
Lab course offering an introduction to programming in Matlab with a focus on neurobiology and behavior. Modeling, data acquisition, signal processing and data analysis. view course details
BIONB 7201
Course Description
A weekly journal club-style discussion. Graduate students may be expected to present a summary of their research or a summary of research in the literature related to their thesis once per year. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Corson-Mudd W358
Instructors
Reeve, H
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate students.
BIONB 7202
Course Description
A weekly journal club-style discussion. Graduate students may be expected to present a summary of their research or a summary of research in the literature related to their thesis once per year. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Corson-Mudd A305
Instructors
Fetcho, J
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate students.
BIONB 7640
Course Description
Group intensive study of current research in plant-insect interactions. Topics vary from semester to semester but include chemical defense, coevolution, insect community structure, population regulation, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOEE 7640, ENTOM 7640
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)