Biology: General Courses (BIOG)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

BIOG 1045

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3832 BIOG 1045   LEC 001

BIOG 1200

This course is designed to help freshman biology majors make the transition to Cornell's science courses, give exposure to career options in research and medicine, provide opportunities to meet and network ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2885 BIOG 1200   SEM 101

  • Enrollment is limited to: members of the Biology Scholars Program.

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: Natural Science Illustration Seminar

  • 17914 BIOG 1250   SEM 103

    • TBA
    • Lovette, I

  • This class is only open to students in the Biology Scholars program.

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Pathogen Detection and Surveillance

  • 15326 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Spring Field Ornithology

  • 17911 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

    • W
    • Mar 14 - May 10, 2017
    • Lovette, I

  • 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 and other students majoring in life sciences. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism with comparisons ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3354 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. This course has been changed to instructor consent. If you require a section change, please attend the section you are currently enrolled in and your TA will have a section change form for you to fill out. If you wish to be added to this class, please attend lecture and attend the section you wish to be enrolled into and fill out an add form.

  •  3355 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

  •  3356 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

  •  3357 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

  •  3358 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

  •  3359 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

  •  3360 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

  •  3361 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

  •  3362 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

  •  3364 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

  •  3366 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

  •  3367 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

  •  3368 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

  •  3406 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

  •  3506 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

  •  3507 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

  •  3508 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

  •  5085 BIOG 1440   DIS 219

  •  5086 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

  •  3816 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

  • First lecture is Thursday, January 26. 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

  •  3817 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

  •  3369 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

  • Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. First day of lecture is Tuesday 1/31/17.

  •  3370 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/31/17.

  •  3371 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/31/17.

  •  3372 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/31/17.

  •  3373 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/31/17.

  •  3374 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/31/17.

  •  3375 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/1/17.

  •  3376 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/1/17.

  •  3377 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/1/17.

  •  3378 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/1/17.

  •  3379 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/1/17.

  •  3380 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/1/17.

  •  3381 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/1/17.

  •  3382 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/1/17.

  •  3383 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/1/17.

  •  3384 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/1/17.

  •  3385 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/17.

  •  3386 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/17.

  •  3387 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/17.

  •  3388 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/17.

  •  3389 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/17.

  •  3390 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/17.

  •  3391 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/17.

  •  3812 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/17.

  •  3813 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

  • If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 2/2/17.

BIOG 2990

Any Cornell faculty member whose research field is biological in nature may serve as a supervisor for this course.  Non-Cornell supervisors are not acceptable. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  2130 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an independent study form available online at https://biology.cornell.edu/research/opportunities.

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

  •  5081 BIOG 3020   SEM 101

    • W Warren Hall 113
    • Gilbert, C

      Kearns, C

      Wright, S

  • 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

  •  2131 BIOG 4980   IND 601

  • 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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2868 BIOG 4980   IND 602

    • M
    • Campbell, D

  • TAs work an additional 6 hours per week in Study Center. Application form: http://www.biog1445.org/forms/ta.html.

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.  Applications available ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2132 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 https://biology.cornell.edu/research/opportunities