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Classes
BEE 2000
Course Description
This university-wide seminar series provides critically important perspectives on the grand challenge of climate change. Speakers from Cornell University and other institutions will cover a range of topics ... 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
- M Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Hess, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BEE 2220
Course Description
Living systems rely on chemical and phase equilibria, precise coordination of biochemical pathways, and the release of chemical energy as heat, all of which are governed by the laws of thermodynamics 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
- MWF Olin Hall 155
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Hunter, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Prerequisite: MATH 1920, PHYS 2213, and a chemistry course completed or concurrent. Hybrid: in person attendance supplemented by additional online contact hours.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
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
- MWF Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Hunter, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: MATH 1920, PHYS 2213, and a chemistry course completed or concurrent.
BEE 3299
Course Description
Sustainable development is a dominant economic, environmental, and social concern of the 21st century. This course introduces the key concepts of sustainable development and how they are integrated into ... 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
- TBA Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Richards, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to: at least sophomore standing. Course is web based.
BEE 3400
Course Description
Covers the analysis of different types of biomaterials, synthetic or bio-derived, their synthesis, characterization and applications. The fundamental understanding of biomaterials chemistry and physics ... 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
- TR Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Ma, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisites: Thermodynamics. Pre or co-req: mass transport.
BEE 3600
Course Description
Biotechnology viewed at the cellular and molecular level. Advances in biotechnology are broken down to their functional parts using the tools of biological engineering (thermodynamics, transport, kinetics, ... 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
- TR Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Barstow, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: BEE 2600, biochemistry, linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, or permission of instructor.
BEE 3710
Course Description
Introduction to physical hydrology with an emphasis on roles and interactions between hydrological processes and ecological, biogeochemical, and human systems. 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
- TR Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequsite: MATH 1920 or permission of instructor.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall B72
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Hybrid: in person attendance supplemented by additional online contact hours.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Hybrid: in person attendance supplemented by additional online contact hours.
BEE 3800
Course Description
This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. The major challenge facing our society ... view course details
Seven Week - First. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
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TBA
Online Meeting
Shanghai, China - Feb 8 - Mar 26, 2021
Instructors
Scott, N
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TBA
Online Meeting
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Taught in Shanghai, China. This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Program application information can be found on this site: https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/CALSIEP/CALS+International+Exchange+Program .
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TBA
Online Meeting
Shanghai, China - Feb 8 - Mar 26, 2021
Instructors
Scott, N
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TBA
Online Meeting
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Taught in Shanghai, China. This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Apply through CALS Exchange program site: https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/CALSIEP/CALS+International+Exchange+Program.
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BEE 3801
Course Description
This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Nanobiotechnology strides at the interface ... view course details
Seven Week - Second. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
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TBA
Online Meeting
Shanghai, China - Mar 29 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Luo, D
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TBA
Online Meeting
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Taught in Shanghai, China. This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Program application information can be found on this site: https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/CALSIEP/CALS+International+Exchange+Program .
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
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TBA
Online Meeting
Shanghai, China - Mar 29 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Luo, D
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TBA
Online Meeting
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Taught in Shanghai, China. This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Program application information can be found on this site: https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/CALSIEP/CALS+International+Exchange+Program .
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BEE 4310
Course Description
This class provides an introduction to relatively simple but powerful multivariate statistical techniques needed to analyze and model complex datasets frequently encountered in the environmental sciences. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6310
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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
- MWF Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to: students who have taken either multivariable calculus, linear algebra, or introductory statistics or have permission of instructor. Hybrid: in person attendance supplemented by additional online contact hours.
BEE 4500
Course Description
Bioinstrumentation applications are emphasized in this laboratory-based course. Electronic instruments from sensor to computer are considered. Static and dynamic characteristics of components and systems ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: MATH 2940, introductory computing, two semesters of physics, statistics or permission of instructor. This class is only available to Biological Engineering (BE) seniors for Spring 2021. Please send Brenda Marchewka (bls19) an email for a permission code during add/drop.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
This class is only available to Biological Engineering (BE) seniors for Spring 2021. Please send Brenda Marchewka (bls19) an email for a permission code during add/drop.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
This class is only available to Biological Engineering (BE) seniors for Spring 2021. Please send Brenda Marchewka (bls19) an email for a permission code during add/drop.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
This class is only available to Biological Engineering (BE) seniors for Spring 2021. Please send Brenda Marchewka (bls19) an email for a permission code during add/drop.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
This class is only available to Biological Engineering (BE) seniors for Spring 2021. Please send Brenda Marchewka (bls19) an email for a permission code during add/drop.
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BEE 4530
Course Description
Introduction to simulation-based design as an alternative to prototype-based design; modeling and optimization of complex real-life processes for design and research, using industry-standard physics-based ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MAE 4530
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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
- MWF Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Datta, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite/Corequisite: heat and mass transfer (BEE 3500 or equivalent).
BEE 4710
Course Description
Fresh water has become a limited resource in many parts of the world. In arid and semi-arid regions, groundwater levels are declining at unstainable levels. In many industrial areas, groundwater is contaminated ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EAS 4710
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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
- F Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Steenhuis, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisites: fluid mechanics or hydrology course.
BEE 4760
Course Description
Planning and design of processes and facilities for management of municipal solid wastes. Source characterization and reduction; collection and transport systems; waste-to energy combustion; sanitary landfills; ... 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
- TR Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Haith, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisites: BEE 3500 or CEE 3510 or permission of instructor.
BEE 4880
Course Description
This course will provide an applied introduction to modeling, simulation and optimization techniques for various renewable energy systems. The course will be modular in nature. Each module will focus on ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6880, CEE 4880, CEE 6880
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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
- TR Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Anderson, C
Mays, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Pre-requisite: senior in engineering, graduate standing or permission of instructor.
BEE 4940
Course Description
The department teaches trial courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and will be advertised by the department. Courses offered under this number will be approved by the department curriculum ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: Ithaca Gun Superfund Site
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Mar 29 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Goldfarb, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: BEE 2510 or BEE 2600, minimum grade of B. Students must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0. Registration requires instructor’s permission.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
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Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Public Facing Sci: Design Analysis & Communication
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Mar 29 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Goldfarb, J
Kriner, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: BEE 2510 or BEE 2600, minimum grade of B. Students must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0. Registration requires instructor’s permission.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
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BEE 4970
Course Description
Special work in any area of biological and environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided, in the latter case, that adequate ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Written permission of instructor and adequate ability and training for work proposed. Students from all colleges must register using independent study form available at http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study.
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BEE 4971
Course Description
The course content must relate directly to goals of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and can be taken for 1 to 4 credits under supervision of a College of Engineering faculty member with approval of the ... 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
- TBA
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Hess, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges must submit an independent study form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study).
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BEE 4980
Course Description
The student assists in teaching a biological and environmental engineering course appropriate to his or her previous training. The student meets with a discussion or laboratory section, prepares course ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges must register using CALS Special studies form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). See department office for course ID specific to your project advisor .
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BEE 4990
Course Description
Research in any area of biological or environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided that adequate facilities can be obtained. ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: adequate training for work proposed and written permission of instructor. Students from all colleges must register using independent study form available at http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study.
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BEE 4993
Course Description
Intended for students pursuing the research honors program in BEE. This course is the culmination of the program's honors project requirement. Students enrolled in the BEE Honors program will prepare an ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not enroll in section 701. You will be enrolled in the course after submitting the form online.
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BEE 5330
Course Description
The primary focus is to prepare students for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, which is required as the first step in obtaining a Professional Engineering license. Other engineering professionalism ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRG 5330
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Anabel Taylor Hall B21
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Orr, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Enrollment limited to: graduate students with accredited engineering degree or senior who will graduate with accredited engineering degree. Hybrid: in person attendance supplemented by additional online contact hours.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRG 5330
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Orr, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to: graduate students with accredited engineering degree or senior who will graduate with accredited engineering degree.
BEE 5952
Course Description
Comprehensive engineering design projects relating to the candidate's area of specialization. Projects are supervised by a BEE faculty member on an individual basis. A formal project report and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BEE 6310
Course Description
This class provides an introduction to relatively simple but powerful multivariate statistical techniques needed to analyze and model complex datasets frequently encountered in the environmental sciences. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4310
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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
- MWF Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Pre or co-reqs: multivariable calculus, linear algebra, introductory statistics or permission of instructor. Hybrid: in person attendance supplemented by additional online contact hours.
BEE 6430
Course Description
In-depth look at the management of pathogens in animal manures. Reviews the pathogens involved, the role of governing agencies, the survival of pathogens in the field, and methods of pathogen destruction. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMI 6430, VTMED 6430
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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
- MTWR Online Meeting
- Mar 29 - May 21, 2021
Instructors
Bowman, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BEE 6880
Course Description
This course will provide an applied introduction to modeling, simulation and optimization techniques for various renewable energy systems. The course will be modular in nature. Each module will focus on ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4880, CEE 4880, CEE 6880
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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
- TR Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Anderson, C
Mays, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Pre-requisite: senior in engineering, graduate standing or permission of instructor.
BEE 6970
Course Description
Topics are arranged by the faculty at the beginning of the semester. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BEE 7710
Course Description
Study and discussion of research or design procedures related to selected topics in watershed management, erosion control, hydrology, colloid transport, and water quality. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Steenhuis, T
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission of instructor.