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BIOMG 1290
Course Description
Do you have allergies to milk or wheat? Curious about your family ancestry? Does a relative suffer from a genetic disease, and you wonder if you might also be at risk? How will medicine be impacted by ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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- MW Plant Science Building 233
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Aquadro, C
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Everybody welcome, but freshman and sophomores particularly encouraged. No Auditors.
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- F Comstock Hall-Academic II B104
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Aquadro, C
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- F Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
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Aquadro, C
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- F Plant Science Building 141
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Aquadro, C
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- F Uris Hall G44
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Aquadro, C
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- F Uris Hall 438
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Aquadro, C
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- F Fernow Hall G01
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Aquadro, C
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- F Warren Hall 137
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Aquadro, C
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- F Warren Hall 150
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Aquadro, C
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- F Kennedy Hall 103
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Aquadro, C
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- F Uris Hall 494
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Aquadro, C
BIOMG 1320
Course Description
Six professors discuss their research and promising new areas for research in the future. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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- S Plant Science Building 233
- Jan 28, 2017
Instructors
Blankenship, J
- S Plant Science Building 233
- Feb 4, 2017
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- S Plant Science Building 233
- Feb 11, 2017
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Additional Information
Intended for freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students. Class will meet on January 28, February 4 and February 11.
BIOMG 1350
Course Description
The course introduces molecular mechanisms that underlie the organization, division, and growth of individual cells; how they organize during embryonic development to form functional tissues and organs ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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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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- MW Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
Instructors
Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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Additional Information
Biological science majors must take this course for a letter grade.
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- M Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- M Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- M Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- M Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- M Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- T Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- T Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- T Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- T Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- W Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- W Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- W Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- W Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- R Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- R Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- R Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- T Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
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- R Stimson Hall 107
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Bretscher, A
Garcia-Garcia, M
BIOMG 2800
Course Description
General introduction to the fundamental principles of genetics in eukaryotes and bacteria. Topics include gene transmission, linkage, recombination, structure, mutations, and manipulation, as well as analysis ... 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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- TR Plant Science Building 233
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Barbash, D
Nero, D
BIOMG 2801
Course Description
General introduction to laboratory experimental genetics in eukaryotes and bacteria. Topics include gene transmission, linkage, recombination, structure, mutations, and manipulation. 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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Meeting Pattern
- T Plant Science Building G41
Instructors
Goldberg, M
Nero, D
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Additional Information
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to freshman, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- W Plant Science Building G41
Instructors
Goldberg, M
Nero, D
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Additional Information
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to freshman, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- R Plant Science Building G41
Instructors
Goldberg, M
Nero, D
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Additional Information
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to freshman, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- F Plant Science Building G41
Instructors
Goldberg, M
Nero, D
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Additional Information
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 strongly recommended as pre-requisite. Not open to freshman, fall semester. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Course has an evening prelim.
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BIOMG 3300
Course Description
Thirteen units that cover protein structure and function, enzymes, basic metabolic pathways, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and an introduction to recombinant DNA techniques. No formal lectures, auto-tutorial ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- TBA Stimson Hall 219
Instructors
Blankenship, J
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one year general chemistry and any of the following organic chemistry courses: CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3530, or CHEM 3570, or CHEM 3590, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Recommended corequisite: BIOMG 3340. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Organization meeting Wednesday, Jan. 25th, 4:30 P.M., BKL 200. Attendance is required.
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BIOMG 3320
Course Description
Comprehensive course in molecular biology that covers the structure and properties of DNA, DNA replication and repair, synthesis and processing of RNA and proteins, the regulation of gene expression, and ... 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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Class Number & Section Details
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- TR Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
Instructors
Grimson, A
Smolka, M
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course; prerequisite or corequisite: one course in organic chemistry; or permission of instructor. May not be taken for credit after BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350.
BIOMG 3340
Course Description
Visualization of complex biomolecules using computer graphics techniques. Group presentations on current topics in molecular biology. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Stimson Hall 107
Instructors
Blankenship, J
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMG 3330 , BIOMG 3350 , BIOMG 3310 /BIOMG 3320 (BIOMG 3320 may be taken concurrently), or corequisite: BIOMG 3300.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Stimson Hall 107
Instructors
Blankenship, J
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMG 3330 , BIOMG 3350 , BIOMG 3310 /BIOMG 3320 (BIOMG 3320 may be taken concurrently), or corequisite: BIOMG 3300.
BIOMG 3350
Course Description
Comprehensive introduction to biologically important molecules and polymers. Topics include protein structure and function, enzyme catalysis, metabolic regulatory pathways, DNA and RNA structure, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MTWR Bradfield Hall 101
Instructors
Fromme, C
Mao, Y
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course; and one year general chemistry, and CHEM 1570, or CHEM 3570-3580; or equivalents, or permission of instructor. CHEM 3580 may be co-registration. May not be taken for credit after BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3310, BIOMG 3320, BIOMG 3330 or NS 3200. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade.
BIOMG 3800
Course Description
An extension of BIOMG 2800 in which selected topics will be explored in greater depth. The course will not attempt to cover the breadth of Genetics and Genomics. Through readings, small class discussions, ... 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
- MWF Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
Instructors
Fox, T
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BIOMG 2800 BIOMG 2801 Recommended: Biochemistry
BIOMG 4320
Course Description
Survey of a wide array of topics focusing on the general properties of eukaryotic cells. Topics include methods used for studying cells, the structure and function of the major cellular organelles, and ... 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
- MW Warren Hall 175
Instructors
Han, C
Vogt, V
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350 or BIOMG 3310; previous or co-registration in BIOMG 3320, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2800 and 2801. Undergraduate students must enroll in this course for letter grade; graduate students may enroll either for letter grade or S-U option.
BIOMG 4330
Course Description
This course, which is intended to go hand in hand with BIOMG 4320Â (Survey In Cell Biology), will give practice in reading, critically interpreting, and presenting original scientific papers in ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
Instructors
Han, C
Vogt, V
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Additional Information
Concurrent enrollment in BIOMG 4320 (expected),or previous BIOMG 4320 with B grade or higher, or consent of instructor.
BIOMG 4390
Course Description
This course will examine how changes in the normal expression, structure, and activity of gene products caused by genetic mutations and environmental agents lead to disease in humans and other animals. ... 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 Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
Instructors
Danko, C
Kwak, H
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3310 and BIOMG 3320, or BIOMG 3350, and BIOMG2800
BIOMG 4400
Course Description
Students perform experiments in protein biochemistry and in molecular biology in an engaging laboratory environment. The protein biochemistry projects include protein purifications (salt fractionation, ... 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
- MW Wing Hall 301
Instructors
Jesch, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study and to graduate students with a minor in field of biochemistry. Graduate students must enroll by permission only. Limited enrollment. (Please email instructor at saj23@cornell.edu to be placed on wait-list.)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Wing Hall 301
Instructors
Jesch, S
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Prerequisites: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350, or BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 (at least one of BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320 completed but one may be taken concurrently). Priority given to undergraduate biology majors in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology programs of study and to graduate students with a minor in field of biochemistry. Graduate students must enroll by permission only. Limited enrollment. (Please email instructor at saj23@cornell.edu to be placed on wait-list.)
BIOMG 4450
Course Description
This course will cover basic aspects of tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis with emphasis on the biological role of embryonic and adult stem cells in development, and their possible clinical applications. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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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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- W Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Tumbar, T
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BIOMG 3850 or BIOMG 4320 or permission of instructor
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- M Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
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Tumbar, T
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- M Stimson Hall 105
Instructors
Tumbar, T
BIOMG 4610
Course Description
This course explores the molecular and genetic pathways and mechanisms that regulate animal development, and how they are modified through evolution to result in the dazzling array of forms and functions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Warren Hall 173
Instructors
Wolfner, M
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOEE 1780, BIOMG 2800, and a course in Molecular Biology (BIOMG 3300, 3320, 3330, or 3350). Recommended prerequisite BIOMG 3850.
BIOMG 4880
Course Description
This course will focus on the fundamentals of cancer genetics and genomics. Main topics include the genes and pathways that are mutated in various cancer types, mechanisms leading to cancer mutations and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
Instructors
Koren, A
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BIOMG 2800 or equivalent
BIOMG 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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- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Note: Arts students may not count this course toward graduation but may, upon petition (one time only) to their class dean, carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with distinction. 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.
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BIOMG 6360
Course Description
Aims to provide an integrated view of eukaryotic cell organization as elucidated using biochemical molecular, genetic, and cell biological approaches. Major topics include the cytoskeleton, membrane traffic, ... 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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Weill Hall 226
Instructors
Hu, F
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or 3330, or 3350, or 3310/3320, and 4320, or equivalents.
BIOMG 6390
Course Description
Lectures on topics of eukaryotic genomics, chromatin structure, regulation of gene expression, RNA processing, micro-RNA regulation, the structure and movement of chromosomes, long range regulatory ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Fernow Hall G24
Instructors
Lis, J
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or 3330 or 3350 or 3310/3320, or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2800.
BIOMG 7510
Course Description
Ethical issues in research and the professional responsibilities of scientists are discussed based on readings and occasional lectures. The topics are intended to cover the requirements for ethical training ... 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
- W Corson-Mudd A106
Instructors
Hanson, M
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate students beyond first year. Organizational meeting January, TBA.
BIOMG 7800
Course Description
Lectures and seminars on specialized topics in genetics, genomics and development. Topics for Fall and Spring to be announced in the course and time roster at the beginning of each semester. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 7940
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BIOMG 7860
Course Description
Each graduate student presents one seminar per year based on his or her thesis research. The student then meets with the thesis committee members for an evaluation of the presentation. 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
- W Weill Hall 226
Instructors
Weiss, R
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to and required for: second-year and beyond graduate students in genetics and development.
BIOMG 7870
Course Description
Seminars in current research in genetics and developmental biology conducted by distinguished visitors and staff. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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- F Biotechnology G10
Instructors
Weiss, R
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate students in Genetics and Development.
BIOMG 7940
Course Description
Lectures and seminars on specialized topics. Topics for fall and spring to be announced in the course and time roster published at the beginning of each semester. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 7800
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5-1 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BIOMG 8300
Course Description
Lectures on current research in biochemistry, presented by distinguished visitors and staff members. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Biotechnology G10
Instructors
Smolka, M
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate students majoring in field of biochemistry, molecular and cell Biology.
BIOMG 8320
Course Description
Research in the laboratories of two different professors chosen by the student. Arrangements are made jointly between the director of graduate studies and the research advisor. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
6 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BIOMG 8330
Course Description
Each student presents one seminar per year on his or her thesis research and then meets with instructors and thesis committee members for evaluation. 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
- M Weill Hall 226
Instructors
Emr, S
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to and required for: second-, third-, and fourth-year graduate students majoring in field of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology.
BIOMG 8340
Course Description
Focuses on mathematical and statistical tools needed to analyze experimental data in molecular biology and genetics using examples from the literature. Provides a foundation for individual study of the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Pleiss, J
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: first-year Ph.D. students in the graduate fields of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, or genetics and development. For all other students, permission of instructor is required.
BIOMG 8380
Course Description
An interactive seminar to develop scientific writing (grant proposals and papers) and speaking (research talks) skills needed to support a career in scientific research. Students will begin the preparation ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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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
- TBA
Instructors
Shalloway, D
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: second-year graduate students majoring in The Field of Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology and the Field of Biophysics. All other students, permission of instructor is required. Organization meeting the first week of classes: January 27, 2016 5-6pm, Room 180, Biotechnology Bldg.