Biology: General Courses (BIOG)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

BIOG 1044

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18089 BIOG 1044   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18090 BIOG 1044   DIS 202

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BIOG 1200

This course is designed to help freshman biology majors make the transition to Cornell's science courses, give exposure to career options in research and medicine, provide opportunities to meet and network ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1854 BIOG 1200   SEM 101

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • McCaffrey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Enrollment is limited to: members of the Biology Scholars Program.

BIOG 1250

A first-year seminar that provides an opportunity for students to participate in a small group, interactive course with a biologist. Students will develop critical thinking skills by exploring topics in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Politics of Sex & Scientific Research

  • 20370 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - Mar 26, 2021
    • Miller, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: The Age of Contagion: The Rise and Fall of Viruses

  • 20769 BIOG 1250   SEM 103

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - Mar 26, 2021
    • Fieweger, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Defending Against Pathogens: Our Molecular Arsenal

  • 20770 BIOG 1250   SEM 104

    • F Online Meeting
    • Mar 29 - May 14, 2021
    • Fieweger, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

Syllabi:
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Keep Calm & Be Science Literate in the Pandemic

  • 20979 BIOG 1250   SEM 105

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Pathogens of Mice & Men: Animal Models in Medicine

  • 21110 BIOG 1250   SEM 106

    • W Online Meeting
    • Mar 29 - May 14, 2021
    • Scott, S

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for freshman and sophomore biology majors and other students majoring in life sciences. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism with comparisons ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2077 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Biological Science majors taking this course are required to take a letter grade. This class will be changed to instructor consent on the first day of this class. If this class is full, attend the first lecture and the section you would like to enroll in, you must fill out an add form indicating 3 section choices that will work with your schedule. If there is an opening you will be sent a permission code to add the class.

  •  2078 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2079 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2080 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2081 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2082 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2083 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2084 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2085 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2086 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2087 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2088 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2089 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2118 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2151 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2152 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2153 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2699 BIOG 1440   DIS 219

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2700 BIOG 1440   DIS 220

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BIOG 1445

Designed primarily for freshman and sophomore biology majors who desire an introduction to concepts of physiology. The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological organisms (animals, ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2287 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Course will change to instructor consent and require a permission code to enroll after first lecture. No admittance after first week.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2288 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Alternate section for those with T 9:05-9:55AM class conflict. Contact biog1445@cornell.edu for consent to enroll. No admittance after first week.

BIOG 1500

Designed for biology majors to provide lab experience with emphasis on processes of scientific investigations and to promote communication, literacy and collaboration in science. Students gain expertise ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2090 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. We do not offer a wait list, no exceptions. Other course related questions please contact: biolabs@cornell.edu

  •  2091 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2092 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2093 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2094 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2095 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2096 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 10 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2097 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 10 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2098 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 10 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2099 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 10 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2100 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 10 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2101 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 10 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2102 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 10 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2103 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 10 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2104 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 10 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2105 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 10 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2106 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 11 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2107 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 11 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2108 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 11 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2109 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 11 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2110 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 11 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2111 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 11 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2112 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 11 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2284 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 11 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  2285 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 11 - May 14, 2021
    • Castelli, F

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BIOG 2000

Registration device for students who want to take only a portion of a regular biological sciences course-for example, only the lectures or only the laboratory in a course that includes both. Only students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  •  3116 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Intro to Neurosci Discussion

  • 21223 BIOG 2000   LEC 002

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Self Study in Molecular Biology

  • 21493 BIOG 2000   LEC 003

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BIOG 2990

Any Cornell faculty member whose research field is biological in nature may serve as a supervisor for this course. Non-Cornell supervisors are not acceptable. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1540 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an independent study form available online at https://biology.cornell.edu/research/research-credit-biog-29904990/.

BIOG 3100

This course is for students in the HHMI-Cornell Research Transfer (CURT) program, and will introduce HHMI-CURT Scholars to faculty research, include scholar presentations, and serve as a forum for HHMI-CURT ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3019 BIOG 3100   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    This course is for students in the HHMI-Cornell Research Transfer (CURT) program.
    Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

BIOG 4970

This course is designed for a student to study a problem or topic not covered in a regular course or undertake tutorial study of an independent nature in an area of interest in Biology, under the supervision ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 15335 BIOG 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Students must register using special study form (Available online: https://dust.cals.cornell.edu/IndStudyPolicy.aspx

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 21458 BIOG 4970   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Angert, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

BIOG 4980

Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in biology courses. This experience may include supervised participation in a ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  • 14537 BIOG 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent.

Syllabi:
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  • 14865 BIOG 4980   IND 602

    • M Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    TAs work an additional 6 hours per week in Study Center. Application form: http://www.biog1445.org/forms/ta.html.

BIOG 4990

For students with previous undergraduate experience conducting biological research at Cornell. Students enrolled for this credit should be doing independent work on their own project. Applications available ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14538 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Prerequisite: one semester of BIOG 2990 or equivalent or permission of instructor and Office of Undergraduate Biology. Register for course by filling out the online enrollment form at https://biology.cornell.edu/research/research-credit-biog-29904990/.