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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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- MWF Uris Hall G01
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Linster, C
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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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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWF Uris Hall G01
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Linster, C
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- M Corson-Mudd W358
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- T Corson-Mudd W358
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- R Corson-Mudd W358
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- R Corson-Mudd W358
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- T Corson-Mudd W358
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BIONB 3215
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In this course, we will delve into the neuroscience of gender difference. Reading the original scientific papers and related critical texts, we will ask whether we can find measureable physical differences ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FGSS 3210, LGBT 3210
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Corson-Mudd W364
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Dietz, S
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Prerequisite: BIONB 2220, BIOMG 3320, FGSS 2010, LGBT 2290 and permission of instructor. For NBB concentration: this course may be used toward the additional 7 credit requirement, but does not qualify as an advanced course.
BIONB 3230
Course Description
This course provides hands-on experience with modern methods for studying animal behavior both in the field and in the laboratory. Class projects will be complemented with a series of workshops ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW Kennedy Hall 103
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Sheehan, M
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Prerequisite: BIONB 2210.
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- MW Kennedy Hall 103
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Sheehan, M
BIONB 3280
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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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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWF Uris Hall 202
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Devoogd, T
BIONB 3690
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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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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWF Corson-Mudd A106
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Kessler, A
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Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one semester introductory chemistry for majors or nonmajors or equivalents, or permission of instructor.
BIONB 4140
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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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3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MWF Stocking Hall 146
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Fewtrell, C
Linder, M
Weiland, G
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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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2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Animal Migration, Navigation & homing: Sense Aspec
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- R Corson-Mudd W358
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Walcott, C
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Prerequisites: Prior course in biology.
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2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Topic: Epilepsy
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- R Corson-Mudd A305
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Deitcher, D
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Prerequisite: BIONB 2220.
BIONB 4300
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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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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- T Wing Hall 302
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Deitcher, D
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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 4310
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Our genes influence how we behave. This lecture course explores the current understanding of how genes influence the behavior of a variety of animals, including humans. Topics include the genetic basis ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Caldwell Hall 100
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Fetcho, J
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Prerequisite: BIONB 2220.
BIONB 4330
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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, PSYCH 4320
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- M Uris Hall 205
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Edelman, S
BIONB 4350
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Examination of the mechanisms by which animals acquire, process, store, and act on information from the environment. Topics to be covered include perception, learning, memory, decision-making, with special ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Corson-Mudd A305
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Seeley, T
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Prerequisite: BIONB 2210.
BIONB 4370
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This class examines the neural circuits of motivated behavior and reward, and involves the critical reading and discussion of classic and contemporary papers in this subject. Topics include neural processes ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Corson-Mudd W364
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Warden, M
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Prerequisite: BIONB 2220.
BIONB 4460
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How do plants respond to antagonists, such as herbivores and pathogens? What are the checks and balances that keep mutualist organisms in their tight interactions? How are symbioses organized on molecular, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOEE 4460, PLSCI 4460
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWF Corson-Mudd A409
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Kessler, A
Pawlowska, T
Raguso, R
BIONB 4461
Course Description
Laboratory course covering topics presented in BIOEE 4460/BIONB 4460/PLSCI 4460. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOEE 4461, PLSCI 4461
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1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- R Corson-Mudd A409
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Kessler, A
Pawlowska, T
Raguso, R
BIONB 4530
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Advanced course in evolutionary biology focusing on the pattern and process of speciation and the nature and origin of behavioral, morphological, physiological, and ecological traits that form the intrinsic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 4530
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Kennedy Hall 211
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Shaw, K
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- F Kennedy Hall 211
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Shaw, K
BIONB 4910
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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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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Stimson Hall 206
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Johnson, B
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Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or permission of instructor.
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- M Comstock Hall-Academic II B150
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Johnson, B
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- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B150
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Johnson, B
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Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or permission of instructor.
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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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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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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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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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- T Corson-Mudd W358
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Shaw, K
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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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- F Corson-Mudd A305
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Fetcho, J
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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)