Microbiology (BIOMI)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Classes
BIOMI 1200
Course Description
This class will explore the current theories about the chemical origins of life on earth, and will then use these insights to discuss the search for life on other planets, inside the Solar system and outside. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Winans, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BIOMI 1400
Course Description
Though antibiotic resistance puts millions of lives at peril from infectious diseases each year, antibiotics and other antimicrobials have played a critical role in helping scientists understand biologicals ... 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
- TR M Van Rensselaer Hall G151
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Hay, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
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.
BIOMI 2600
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the microbiology of microbial diseases. The primary focus is on molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, including detection of the host environment, binding of pathogenic ... 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
- MWF Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Winans, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisites: One semester of introductory biology or equivalent.
BIOMI 2900
Course Description
Comprehensive overview of the biology of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Topics include microbial cell structure and function, physiology, metabolism, genetics, diversity, and ecology. Also ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMI 2900
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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
Buckley, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: one year introductory biology for majors and one year college chemistry, or equivalent. Highly recommended prerequisite: co-requisite in BIOMI 2911. Students will take discussion sections synchronously.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 2900
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 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
Buckley, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Students will take discussion sections synchronously.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Buckley, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Students will take discussion sections synchronously.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Buckley, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Students will take discussion sections synchronously.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Buckley, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Students will take discussion sections synchronously.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Buckley, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Students will take discussion sections synchronously.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Buckley, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Students will take discussion sections synchronously.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Buckley, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Students will take discussion sections synchronously.
BIOMI 2911
Course Description
This class will introduce you to current concepts and laboratory techniques in microbiology. Our goal is to show you how scientists use experiments to learn about the microbes around us, with an emphasis ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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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
- F Rockefeller Hall 201
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMI 2900. Hybrid: In person attendance supplemented by additional online contact hours (Synchronously) No auditing allowed.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
- W Wing Hall 114
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
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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.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
- W Wing Hall 108
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
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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.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
- W Wing Hall 114
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
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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.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
- W Wing Hall 108
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
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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.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
- R Wing Hall 114
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
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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.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
- R Wing Hall 114
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Abou-Kandil, R
Filter, J
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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.
Department Consent Required (Add)
BIOMI 3310
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the basic animal parasites, stressing systematics, taxonomy, general biology, ecological interactions, and behavior of non-medically important groups. Introduces the major ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMS 3310
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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
- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 132-HEC Aud
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Bowman, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one year introductory biology.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
BIOMI 3500
Course Description
Marine microorganisms fuel globally significant elemental cycles through their activities. They also drive diseases in multicellular life through pathogenesis, modulation of host-associated microbiomes, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EAS 3555
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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
- MW Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Hewson, I
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
You do NOT need instructor permission to enroll in this course. If you have any questions please contact TMD79@cornell.edu.
BIOMI 3990
Course Description
This course complements the Undergraduate Research Experience program coordinated by the Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease. The goal is to introduce students interested in research ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- TBA Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Hendry, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
BIOMI 4040
Course Description
Course in medical microbiology, presenting the major groups of bacterial pathogens important to human and veterinary medicine. Emphasizes infection and disease pathogenesis. Topics include disease causality; ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMI 4040, BIOMS 4040
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Anabel Taylor Hall 230
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Debbie, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 and 2910.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 4040, BIOMS 4040
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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
- MW Anabel Taylor Hall 230
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Debbie, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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
- F Balch Hall - Tatkon Ctr 3330
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Debbie, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
BIOMI 4980
Course Description
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 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
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students must register using the special study form available online: https://dust.cals.cornell.edu/IndStudyPolicy.aspx.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BIOMI 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: BEE 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
BIOMI 6904
Course Description
Reviews the fundamental concepts of microbial genetics including mutations and their analysis, plasmids, conjugation, transformation, transduction, transposition, recombination, repair, ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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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
- TR Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - Mar 9, 2021
Instructors
Peters, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BIOMI 6905
Course Description
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of bacterial pathogenesis including the normal flora, pathogen entry and colonization, the production and regulation of toxins, horizontal transfer of pathogenesis ... 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
- TR Online Meeting
- Mar 11 - Apr 8, 2021
Instructors
Doerr, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
BIOMI 6906
Course Description
This course is intended to give graduate students an introduction to virology in an environmental setting. As crucial components of ecosystem function in many habitats, viruses infecting bacteria ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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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
- TR Online Meeting
- Apr 13 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Hewson, I
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: introductory biology course.
BIOMI 7910
Course Description
Reading and presentation by graduate students of current literature in selected areas of modern microbiology. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- M Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Angert, E
Zinder, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to: graduate students in microbiology.
BIOMI 7970
Course Description
The ability to communicate effectively is essential for success as a scientist. The primary goal of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop self-confidence and refine their formal ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- F Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Helmann, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Requirement for: graduate students in graduate field of microbiology for first two semesters; third semester optional.
BIOMI 7980
Course Description
All graduate students in the field of microbiology are required to attend and present a seminar concerning their research at least once each year. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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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 Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Requirement for graduate students in the field of Microbiology.
BIOMI 7990
Course Description
Thesis research for Ph.D. students only before "A" exam has been passed. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Online Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Requirement for all graduate students in the field of Microbiology. Open to all who are interested.