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

BIONB 2220

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 2220

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3509 BIONB 2220   LEC 001

  • 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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 2220

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3510 BIONB 2220   LEC 002

  •  3511 BIONB 2220   DIS 201

  •  3693 BIONB 2220   DIS 202

  •  4000 BIONB 2220   DIS 203

  •  4001 BIONB 2220   DIS 204

  •  4002 BIONB 2220   DIS 205

  •  4003 BIONB 2220   DIS 206

  •  4004 BIONB 2220   DIS 207

  • 15919 BIONB 2220   DIS 208

  •  4005 BIONB 2220   DIS 209

  • 18124 BIONB 2220   DIS 210

BIONB 3215

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FGSS 3210LGBT 3210

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17906 BIONB 3215   LEC 001

  • 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

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

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 15937 BIONB 3230   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2210.

  • 15938 BIONB 3230   LAB 401

BIONB 3280

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 3320

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3717 BIONB 3280   LEC 001

BIONB 3690

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 3690ENTOM 3690

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1721 BIONB 3690   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one semester introductory chemistry for majors or nonmajors or equivalents, or permission of instructor.

BIONB 4140

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOAP 4140BIOMS 4140

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3976 BIONB 4140   LEC 001

  • Prerequisites: Animal Physiology (BIOAP 3110) or Human Anatomy and Physiology (NS 3410).

BIONB 4200

Courses on selected topics in neurobiology and behavior; can include lecture and seminar courses. Topics vary by section. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Animal Migration, Navigation & homing: Sense Aspec

  •  4903 BIONB 4200   LEC 001

  • Prerequisites: Prior course in biology.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Epilepsy

  •  4975 BIONB 4200   LEC 002

  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220.

BIONB 4300

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3965 BIONB 4300   LAB 401

  • 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

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15946 BIONB 4310   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220.

BIONB 4330

A course examining the core disciplines of cognitive science using varied themes from semester to semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4310PSYCH 4320

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17810 BIONB 4330   LEC 001

BIONB 4350

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 15947 BIONB 4350   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2210.

BIONB 4370

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 15943 BIONB 4370   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220.

BIONB 4460

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4460PLSCI 4460

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16342 BIONB 4460   LEC 001

    • MWF Corson-Mudd A409
    • Kessler, A

      Pawlowska, T

      Raguso, R

BIONB 4461

Laboratory course covering topics presented in BIOEE 4460/BIONB 4460/PLSCI 4460. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4461PLSCI 4461

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 16345 BIONB 4461   LAB 401

    • R Corson-Mudd A409
    • Kessler, A

      Pawlowska, T

      Raguso, R

BIONB 4530

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 4530

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16348 BIONB 4530   LEC 001

  • 18604 BIONB 4530   DIS 201

    • R
    • Shaw, K

  • 18605 BIONB 4530   DIS 202

BIONB 4910

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BME 4910ECE 4910

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2123 BIONB 4910   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or permission of instructor.

  •  2124 BIONB 4910   LAB 401

  •  2125 BIONB 4910   LAB 402

  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or permission of instructor.

BIONB 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

  •  2126 BIONB 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • 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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2974 BIONB 4980   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Johnson, B

  • UG Teaching Support for BIONB 4910 - Principles of Neurophysiology (Dr. Bruce Johnson)

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3189 BIONB 4980   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Linster, C

  • UG Teaching Support for BIONB 2220 - Introduction to Neuroscience (Prof. C. Linster).

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18553 BIONB 4980   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Manella, L

BIONB 7201

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2127 BIONB 7201   DIS 201

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

BIONB 7202

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2128 BIONB 7202   DIS 201

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

BIONB 7640

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 7640ENTOM 7640

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3413 BIONB 7640   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Agrawal, A

      Kessler, A

      Poveda, K

      Raguso, R

      Thaler, J

  • Permission of instructor required for undergraduate students. May be repeated for credit.