Agriculture & Life Sciences (ALS)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Classes
ALS 1700
Course Description
Designed especially for new students, this course aids in transition to CALS and Cornell to improve academic success. Information and skills leading to increased engagement, help seeking behavior, support ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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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
- MW Warren Hall B02
- Jan 24 - Mar 16, 2018
Instructors
Ryan, L
Thompson, C
Viands, D
ALS 2000
Course Description
This course is for students who are interested in becoming leaders for sustainability while on campus and throughout their lives. It is open to all levels. Students will focus primarily on sustainability ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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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
- T Kennedy Hall 103
Instructors
Anderson, K
Brylinsky, S
Hilversum, K
Hoffmann, M
Kohut, A
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 103
Instructors
Anderson, K
Brylinsky, S
Hilversum, K
Hoffmann, M
Kohut, A
ALS 2100
Course Description
What do effective leaders do? How do they think? How do they overcome challenges? How does your personality affect your ability to lead, and how can you use aspects of your personality to help others 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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Baker, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
This is a Cornell-China College Program-Spring 2018 Semester providing on-line course to Chinese high school and college-level students.
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ALS 2200
Course Description
Course will provide opportunities for students to identify and develop the professional skills employers and graduate and professional schools seek in college graduates. Students will engage in self-assessment ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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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 M Van Rensselaer Hall 157
- Jan 24 - Mar 16, 2018
Instructors
DeRosa, J
Gillespie, L
Viands, D
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Additional Information
This class is targeted to freshman, sophomore and junior level students and is open to CALS students only. For enrollment information please email Jennifer DeRosa at jd242@cornell.edu.
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ALS 2300
Course Description
This course is designed to equip CALS Global Fellows with the tools and knowledge to be prepared, effective, and cross-culturally competent during their summer internship placement abroad (and beyond). ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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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 Kennedy Hall 213
- Mar 19 - May 9, 2018
Instructors
Franke, J
Tarter, C
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Additional Information
Students must be accepted into the CALS Global Fellows Program to participate. Application can be found here: https://cals.cornell.edu/academics/international/programs/global-fellows-program/apply.
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ALS 3920
Course Description
This course is part of the Human Ecology Capital Semester Program. Students live and work in Albany as legislative aids to a NYS Senator or Assembly Member, take a course in NYS Government, and participate ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HE 3920
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Credits and Grading Basis
12 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
ALS 4960
Course Description
All 4960 internship courses must adhere to the CALS guidelines at cals.cornell.edu/academics/student-research/internship. Students planning internships related to the discipline of a department are encouraged ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Not open to students who have earned internship credits elsewhere or in previous semesters. Students must submit an 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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ALS 4970
Course Description
Independent study for undergraduate students. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 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
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies 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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ALS 4980
Course Description
Students learn and experience assisting in a course under the direction of a course instructor. 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
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Additional Information
Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study).
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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
DeRosa, J
Gillespie, L
Viands, D
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Additional Information
Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study).
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ALS 4990
Course Description
Independent research for undergraduate students. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
ALS 5780
Course Description
Designed for international teaching assistants. This course focuses on oral communication, cross-cultural classroom dynamics, and teaching techniques. Through small group seminars, conferences with instructors, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Computing & Communications 421
Instructors
Kenyon, K
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Additional Information
Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Computing & Communications 421
Instructors
Kenyon, K
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Additional Information
Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Computing & Communications 421
Instructors
Kenyon, K
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Additional Information
Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Computing & Communications 421
Instructors
Kenyon, K
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Additional Information
Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Computing & Communications 421
Instructors
Kenyon, K
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Additional Information
Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 12, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
- M Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 5, 2018
Instructors
- M Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 26, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 2/22, 3/14, 4/11)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 13, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
- T Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 6 - Mar 26, 2018
Instructors
- T Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 27, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 2/23, 3/15, 4/12)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 14, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
- W Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 7, 2018
Instructors
- W Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 28, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 2/25, 3/17, 4/14)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 15, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 8, 2018
Instructors
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 29, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 2/26, 3/18, 4/15)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 15, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 8, 2018
Instructors
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 29, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 2/29, 3/21, 4/18)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 16, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 9, 2018
Instructors
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 30, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 2/30, 3/22, 4/19)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 16, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 9, 2018
Instructors
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 30, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 3/1, 3/23, 4/20)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 26, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
- M Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 19, 2018
Instructors
- M Computing & Communications 421
- Apr 9, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 3/2, 3/24, 4/21)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 27, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
- T Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 20, 2018
Instructors
- T Computing & Communications 421
- Apr 10, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 3/2, 3/24, 4/21)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 28, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
Wu, A
- W Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 21, 2018
Instructors
- W Computing & Communications 421
- Apr 11, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 3/3, 3/25, 4/22)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 1, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
Wu, A
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 22, 2018
Instructors
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Apr 12, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
(Meets 3/3, 3/25, 4/22)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 1, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
Wu, A
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 22, 2018
Instructors
- R Computing & Communications 421
- Apr 12, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 2, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
Wu, A
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 23, 2018
Instructors
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Apr 13, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 2, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
Wu, A
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 23, 2018
Instructors
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Apr 13, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Computing & Communications 421
- Feb 13, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
Wu, A
- T Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 6, 2018
Instructors
- T Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 27, 2018
Instructors
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 2, 2018
Instructors
Kenyon, K
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Mar 23, 2018
Instructors
- F Computing & Communications 421
- Apr 13, 2018
Instructors
ALS 6014
Course Description
This seven-week course uses theater techniques to help graduate students enhance their classroom teaching and public speaking in both formal and informal environments. Using the storytelling ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Kennedy Hall 101
- Jan 24 - Mar 16, 2018
Instructors
Beukema, A
McLinn, C
Ouellett, M
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 101
- Jan 24 - Mar 16, 2018
Instructors
Beukema, A
McLinn, C
Ouellett, M
ALS 6015
Course Description
The course will assist graduate students prepare for a faculty position in higher education. Course assignments and activities cover effective teaching and professional development. Students will complete ... 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
- W Plant Science Building 141
Instructors
Ouellett, M
Prusko, P
ALS 6016
Course Description
Course will expose students to the literature on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL). Within this academic conversation about the scholarship of teaching and learning and teaching as research, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Kennedy Hall 105
Instructors
Ouellett, M
Williams, K
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: ALS 6015, (students participating in CTE collaborative programming (i.e. CIRTL, Teagle and future faculty programs in City and Regional Sciences and Biological and Biomedical Sciences Graduate Research and Teaching Fellowship Program) may be required to enroll in this course in order to complete their program requirements. This course is part of the fulfillment of the CTE Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) Graduate Research and Teaching Fellowship Program. It will also be part of CIRTL offerings and is being considered for requirements for an additional group of Teagle grant participants.)