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    BIOMG 1290
    
        
  
 
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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 Basis3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit)) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW Plant Science Building 233
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Everybody welcome, but freshman and sophomores particularly encouraged. No Auditors. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Plant Science Building 141
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Rockefeller Hall 187
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Rockefeller Hall B16
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Kennedy Hall 105
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Kennedy Hall 103
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Kennedy Hall 101
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Uris Hall 438
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Uris Hall 494
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Uris Hall G44
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Comstock Hall-Academic II B104
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Aquadro, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    BIOMG 1320
    
        
  
 
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Six professors discuss their research and promising new areas for research in the future. view course details
- Seven Week - First. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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        Meeting Pattern- S Plant Science Building 233
- Jan 25 - Feb 8, 2020
- Instructors- Blankenship, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Intended for freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students. 
    
    BIOMG 1350
    
        
  
 
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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 Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Biological Science major must take this course for a letter grade To contact instructors, please e-mail: biomg1350@cornell.edu 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Bretscher, A - Liu, K 
 
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    BIOMG 2800
    
        
  
 
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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 Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Plant Science Building 233
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Barbash, D - Blake-Hodek, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 
    
    BIOMG 2801
    
        
  
 
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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. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Riley-Robb Hall 125
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K - Goldberg, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- M Plant Science Building 233
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K - Goldberg, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- T Plant Science Building G41
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- T Plant Science Building G24
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- W Plant Science Building G41
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- W Plant Science Building G24
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- R Plant Science Building G41
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- R Plant Science Building G24
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- F Plant Science Building G41
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- F Plant Science Building G24
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blake-Hodek, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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. 
    
    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 Basis4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- Stimson Hall 219
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blankenship, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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 Tuesday 1/21, 4:30 PM, Baker Lab 200. Attendance is required. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    BIOMG 3320
    
        
  
 
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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 Basis2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Grimson, A - Smolka, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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
    
        
  
 
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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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        Meeting Pattern- W Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blankenship, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- W Stimson Hall 107
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blankenship, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Prerequisite: BIOMG 3330 , BIOMG 3350 , BIOMG 3310 /BIOMG 3320 (BIOMG 3320 may be taken concurrently), or corequisite: BIOMG 3300. 
    
    BIOMG 3350
    
        
  
 
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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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        Meeting Pattern- MTWR Bradfield Hall 101
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Fromme, C - Mao, Y 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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
    
        
  
 
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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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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Fox, T 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Prerequisites: BIOMG 2800 BIOMG 2801 Recommended: Biochemistry 
    
    BIOMG 4320
    
        
  
 
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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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        Meeting Pattern- MW Caldwell Hall 100
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Han, C - Vogt, V 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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 4390
    
        
  
 
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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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        Meeting Pattern- TR Stimson Hall G01
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Danko, C - Kwak, H 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Prerequisites: BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3310 and BIOMG 3320, or BIOMG 3350, and BIOMG2800 
    
    BIOMG 4400
    
        
  
 
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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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        Meeting Pattern- MW Wing Hall 301
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Jesch, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- TR Wing Hall 301
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Jesch, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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
    
        
  
 
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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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        Meeting Pattern- W Stimson Hall G01
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Tumbar, T 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Prerequisites: BIOMG 1350, BIOMG 2801 or permission of instructor. 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Stimson Hall G01
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Tumbar, T 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Stimson Hall 105
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Tumbar, T 
 
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    BIOMG 4880
    
        
  
 
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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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        Meeting Pattern- TR Fernow Hall G24
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Koren, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Prerequisites: BIOMG 2800 or equivalent 
    
    BIOMG 4980
    
        
  
 
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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
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Staff 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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. Students must register using the special study form available online: https://dust.cals.cornell.edu/IndStudyPolicy.aspx. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    BIOMG 4981
    
        
  
 
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BIOMG 4981 offers training and experience for undergraduate teaching assistants in BIOMG 3300Â (Introductory Biochemistry: Individualized Instruction). Teaching assistants are required to complete a weekly ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit)) 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Stimson Hall 206
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blankenship, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Students must complete application process to be considered for enrollment. Contact Instructor for information. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    BIOMG 4982
    
        
  
 
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BIOMG 4982 gives students who have successfully served as a BIOMG 3300Â Teaching Assistant (as part of BIOMG 4981) a second opportunity at teaching the class and the added privilege of assisting the course ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit)) 
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- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Blankenship, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Prerequisite: successfully served as a BIOMG 3300 Teaching Assistant or equivalent. Students must complete application process to be considered for enrollment. Contact Instructor for information. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    BIOMG 6360
    
        
  
 
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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 Basis2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Weill Hall 224
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Hu, F 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, or 3330, or 3350, or 3310/3320, and 4320, or equivalents. 
    
    BIOMG 6870
    
        
  
 
  Course Description
The explosion of new genetic/genomic methods, including the availability of genome sequences and CRISPR-based genome editing, provides new elegant tools and approaches with which to discover and dissect ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Warren Hall 173
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Goldberg, M - Wolfner, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Prerequisite: Prior courses in Genetics & Genomics (such as BIOMG 2800) and in Molecular Biology (such as BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3320, BIOMG 3330, BIOMG 3350, or equivalent). Prior course exposure to Developmental Biology and/or Cell Biology is helpful, but not required. 
    
    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 Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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    Section TopicTopic: MBG Fri Sem Dis Class 
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- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Hu, F - Pleiss, J - Sethupathy, P 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Organization meeting TBA. Enrollment limited to: graduate students in the Field of Genetics. 
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 7940 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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    Section TopicTopic: Stem Cell and Cancer 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Vet Research Tower T9006C
- Jan 23, 2020
- Instructors- Van de Walle, G 
 - R Vet Research Tower T9006C
- Feb 27, 2020
- Instructors- Van de Walle, G 
 - R Vet Research Tower T9006C
- Mar 19, 2020
- Instructors- Van de Walle, G 
 - R Vet Research Tower T9006C
- Apr 16, 2020
- Instructors- Van de Walle, G 
 - R Vet Research Tower T9006C
- Apr 30, 2020
- Instructors- Van de Walle, G 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Enrollment limited to: graduate students in the Field of Genetics. 
- Seven Week - Second. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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    Section TopicTopic: Intro Bioinformatics in Python 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Weill Hall 321
- Apr 6 - May 12, 2020
- Instructors- Dwyer, Z - Grimson, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Online This will be a five week course open to all graduate students. 
    
    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 Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Weill Hall 226
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Grimson, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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 Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    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 Basis0.5-1 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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    Section TopicTopic: Stem Cell & Cancer 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Vet Research Tower T9006C
- Jan 23, 2020
- Instructors- Van de Walle, G 
 - R Vet Research Tower T9006C
- Feb 27, 2020
- Instructors- Van de Walle, G 
 - R Vet Research Tower T9006C
- Mar 19, 2020
- Instructors- Van de Walle, G 
 - R Vet Research Tower T9006C
- Apr 16, 2020
- Instructors- Van de Walle, G 
 - R Vet Research Tower T9006C
- Apr 30, 2020
- Instructors- Van de Walle, G 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis0.5-1 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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    Section TopicTopic: PLSF Seminar 
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        Meeting Pattern- W
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- O'Brien, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person For PLSF Recipients only. Class will be held in Room B16, SCE Conf. Room in Day Hall 
    
    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 Basis0 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    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 Basis6 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Staff 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Enrollment limited to and required for: first-year graduate students in field of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology. No designated room for this class. Lab rotations. 
    
    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 Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Weill Hall 226
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Emr, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person 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
- Seven Week - Second. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Stimson Hall G01
- Mar 11 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Pleiss, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Enrollment limited to: First-year PhD students in the graduate fields of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, or genetics, genomics, and development. For all other students, permission of instructor is required. 
    
    BIOMG 8370
    
        
  
 
  Course Description
Introduction to concepts, historical perspectives and outstanding questions in selected topics through weekly lectures, discussions and analysis of research literature. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW Weill Hall 224
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Grimson, A - Smolka, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Enrollment for this course is limited to 1st-year BMCB graduate students only. Students must have taken BIOMG 8369 the previous spring semester to enroll in BIOMG 8370. This class is combined with BIOMG 8369 to make a 6 credit, two-semester course (BIOMG 8369, fall – 2 credits; BIOMG 8370, spring - 4 credits). Students will receive a single grade after completing both BIOMG 8369 and BIOMG 8370. 
    
    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 Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Weill Hall 224
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
- Instructors- Pleiss, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person Enrollment limited to: Second year Graduate Students majoring in the Field of BMCB. All other students, permission of instructor is required. 
