Plant Biology (PLBIO)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Classes
PLBIO 1130
Course Description
By most accounts, whether theological or scientific, light is fundamental for life. Throughout the living world, there are vital processes, such as photosynthesis and vision that are associated with light. ... 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
- TR Plant Science Building 114
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Wayne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 2490
Course Description
Biological subjects presented in Hollywood films. Lecture topics include the scientific method, Darwinism, development, paleobiology, animal cloning, genome sequencing, forensic DNA, artificial intelligence, ... 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 Warren Hall B02
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Scanlon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 3420
Course Description
Integrated and interdisciplinary study of the processes that contribute to the growth, competition, and reproduction of plants. Topics include, but are not limited to, plant-water relations, membrane properties ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 5420
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building 143
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Catala, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BIOG 1140 or BIOG 1440, plus PLSCI 1420 and PLBIO 2410, or permission of instructor. Corequisite: PLBIO 3421.
PLBIO 3421
Course Description
Experiments exemplify concepts covered in PLBIO 3420 and offer experience in a variety of biological and biochemical techniques, from the cellular to whole plant level, with emphasis on experimental ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- R Plant Science Building 107
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Silva, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Corequisite: PLBIO 3420.
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- F Plant Science Building 107
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Silva, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 3430
Course Description
Introduction to current studies involving recombinant DNA technology and its application to the improvement of plants. Emphasizes genetic transformation methodology, gene expression systems, and strategies ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 5430
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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 Kennedy Hall 213
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hua, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one year of general biology.
PLBIO 3431
Course Description
Companion to PLBIO 3430 with laboratory activities that focus on the practice of plant biotechnology. Students construct transgenes using recombinant DNA methods, transfer genes to plants by a variety ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one discussion and one laboratory. Combined with: PLBIO 5431
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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
- T Plant Science Building 102
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hua, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Plant Science Building 102
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hua, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite or recommended corequisite: PLBIO 3430.
PLBIO 3880
Course Description
Genetically modified (GM) crops have been a hot topic with controversy. One of the major concerns is on the GM crops' safety when served as our food or food ingredients. The objective of this one-credit ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 6880
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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
- F Plant Science Building 141
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Gan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: college-level introductory biology.
PLBIO 4000
Course Description
This course is geared towards graduate students and advanced biology undergraduates seeking a better understanding of computational biology. Lectures will be a combination of presentations, paper discussions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 6000
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Mann Library 405
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Moghe, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: Biology courses: BIOMG 2800 or PLBRG 2250, BIOMG 3320 or BIOMG 3350, or equivalent. Computational courses: CS 1110 or equivalent. Statistics courses: BTRY 3010, STSCI 2150, or equivalent.
PLBIO 4620
Course Description
Focuses on biochemistry of plant specific processes, with the aim to obtain an integrative overview of plant biochemistry. Examples include processes such as cell wall biochemistry, pigment biosynthesis ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 6620
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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
- MW Plant Science Building 102
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Catala, C
Rose, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLBIO 3420 or equivalent and BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310 or equivalent.
PLBIO 5420
Course Description
Integrated and interdisciplinary study of the processes that contribute to the growth, competition, and reproduction of plants. Topics include, but are not limited to, plant-water relations, membrane properties ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 3420
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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 Plant Science Building 143
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Catala, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 5430
Course Description
Introduction to current studies involving recombinant DNA technology and its application to the improvement of plants. Emphasizes genetic transformation methodology, gene expression systems, and strategies ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 3430
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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 Kennedy Hall 213
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hua, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 5431
Course Description
Companion to PLBIO 3430 with laboratory activities that focus on the practice of plant biotechnology. Students construct transgenes using recombinant DNA methods, transfer genes to plants by a variety ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one discussion and one laboratory. Combined with: PLBIO 3431
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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
- T Plant Science Building 102
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hua, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Plant Science Building 102
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hua, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 6000
Course Description
This course is geared towards graduate students and advanced biology undergraduates seeking a better understanding of computational biology. Lectures will be a combination of presentations, paper discussions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 4000
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Mann Library 405
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Moghe, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 6560
Course Description
Series of selected topics to provide a background in plant evolution, paleobotanical literature, and evolutionary theory. Among the topics discussed are: the origin of a terrestrial flora, the evolution ... 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
- F Mann Library 413
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Nixon, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLBIO 4480 or equivalent background in evolution.
PLBIO 6620
Course Description
Focuses on biochemistry of plant specific processes, with the aim to obtain an integrative overview of plant biochemistry. Examples include processes such as cell wall biochemistry, pigment biosynthesis ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 4620
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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
- MW Plant Science Building 102
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Catala, C
Rose, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 6841
Course Description
This course is broken into three sections focusing on plant anatomy, cell biology, and development. In each section, we will discuss our current understanding of the key concepts, talk about some of the ... 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 Plant Science Building 114
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Gandolfo Nixon, M
Roeder, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800 or PLBRG 2250 or PLBIO 6831.
PLBIO 6880
Course Description
Genetically modified (GM) crops have been a hot topic with controversy. One of the major concerns is on the GM crops' safety when served as our food or food ingredients. The objective of this one-credit ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 3880
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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
- F Plant Science Building 141
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Gan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 7000
Course Description
Weekly seminars on current research and select topics in plant biology, presented by faculty, graduate students and guest speakers. 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 Plant Science Building 404
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Gan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Requirement for: graduate students doing work in plant biology. Students must attend a minimum of 75 percent of seminars to earn credit for this course. Sign in each week online: https://cals.cornell.edu/school-integrative-plant-science/about/seminars-events.
PLBIO 7410
Course Description
Introduction to the research literature in plant biology through weekly problem sets and discussions. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- R Plant Science Building 141
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Li, F
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Graduate standing or permission of instructor required.
PLBIO 7440
Course Description
After the first year, each student presents one seminar per year on his or her thesis research and then meets with the thesis committee members for evaluation. First-year students only attend the seminar ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Plant Science Building 404
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Pineros, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to and required for: second-, third-, and fourth-year graduate students in Plant Biology.
PLBIO 9900
Course Description
Dissertation research for Ph.D. candidates in the Graduate Field of Plant Biology. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Van Wijk, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Kessler, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Gan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Moghe, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Pawlowski, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Rose, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Richards, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Doyle, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hanson, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Turgeon, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Scanlon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Li, F
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Jander, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hua, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Giovannoni, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Crepet, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Martin, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Harrison, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Nixon, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Sparks, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Vatamaniuk, O
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Stern, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Wayne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Gandolfo Nixon, M
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Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Raguso, R
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Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Roeder, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.