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    BIONB 1100
    
        
  
 
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Animals are frequently used to tell children's stories, especially in animated cinema. For the most part depictions of animals in classic films such as Lion King, Finding Nemo, or The Land Before Time ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW Corson-Mudd A106
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Sheehan, M 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Corson-Mudd A106
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Sheehan, M 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Corson-Mudd W364
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Sheehan, M 
 
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    BIONB 1220
    
        
  
 
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The First-Year Writing Seminar is about introducing concepts in neuroscience and behavior and writing extensively about them. Topics vary by section. view course details
- FWS Session. 
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    Section TopicTopic: FWS:Writing Sci:Acces Prose, Engaging Narratives 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW Corson-Mudd W364
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Srivastava, B 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/. 
- FWS Session. 
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    Section TopicTopic: FWS: Science and Technology in Popular Culture 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Corson-Mudd W358
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Ore, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/. 
    
    BIONB 2220
    
        
  
 
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An introduction to neuroscience: the structure and function of the nervous system of humans and other animals. Topics include the cellular and molecular basis for cell signaling, the functions of neurons ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIONB 2220 
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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Uris Hall G01
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one year of college level biology for majors (comparative physiology and/or cell and developmental biology are recommended) and one year of chemistry. Forbidden Overlap: Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: BIONB 2220, COGST 2230. 
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 2220 
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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Uris Hall G01
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one year of college level biology for majors (comparative physiology and/or cell and developmental biology are recommended) and one year of chemistry. Forbidden Overlap: Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: BIONB 2220, COGST 2230. 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Uris Hall 254
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Uris Hall 369
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Uris Hall 254
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Uris Hall 254
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Kennedy Hall 101
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Uris Hall 312
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Uris Hall 254
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Uris Hall 369
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Uris Hall 254
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Uris Hall 254
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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    BIONB 3215
    
        
  
 
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Why are boys more likely than girls to be diagnosed with autism, and why are women more likely than men to be diagnosed with depression? Are there different "gay" and "straight" brains? And how does brain ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FGSS 3210, LGBT 3210 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW Corson-Mudd W364
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIONB 2220, BIOMG 3320, FGSS 2010, LGBT 2290 or permission of instructor. For NBB concentration: this course may be used toward the additional 7 credit requirement, but does not qualify as an advanced course. If a student enrolls in a non-CALS section of a cross-listed course, it will not automatically be counted as CALS credits in their degree progress. However, we can still give them CALS credit for the class, they just need to ask us to code it. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    BIONB 3690
    
        
  
 
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Why are chilies so spicy? This course examines the chemical basis of interactions between species and is intended for students with a basic knowledge of chemistry and biology. Focuses on the ecology and ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOEE 3690, ENTOM 3690 
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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Corson-Mudd A106
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Jander, G - Kessler, A - Raguso, R - Thaler, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one semester introductory chemistry for majors or nonmajors or equivalents, or permission of instructor. 
    
    BIONB 4140
    
        
  
 
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Undergraduate course surveying system- and organ-related aspects of pharmacology. Topics include mechanisms of drug action; drug disposition; pharmacokinetics; autonomic pharmacology; pharmacology ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOAP 4140, BIOMS 4140 
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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Vet Research Tower T1003-LH3
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Linder, M - Weiland, G 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisites: Animal Physiology (BIOAP 3110) or Human Anatomy and Physiology (NS 3410). 
    
    BIONB 4200
    
        
  
 
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Courses on selected topics in neurobiology and behavior; can include lecture and seminar courses. Topics vary by section; see Class Roster. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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    Section TopicTopic: Neuroethology 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Corson-Mudd W358
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Goldberg, J 
 
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- Regular Academic Session. 
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    Section TopicTopic: Behave:Good,Bad, and the Brain 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Corson-Mudd W358
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Bass, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BioNB 2220 or equivalent; Graduate students are required to register for the class at least as an audit 
    
    BIONB 4300
    
        
  
 
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Experiments include PCR, western blots, RNAi, antibody staining, optogenetics, calcium imaging of neurons and behavioral assays. Students will also construct their own epifluoresence microscope. Experiments ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Wing Hall 302
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Deitcher, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2801. The lab is open until 5:00 pm for additional work. Labs frequently last to 1 or 2 PM but it is possible to attend one class on Tuesday if it meets after 11 AM as the experiments have incubation steps or other breaks. But plan on returning after class to finish the experiments. A section on Thursday will be scheduled after the course begins. If you have additional questions please contact me at dld14@cornell.edu. Lab will be held in WING 302. 
    
    BIONB 4330
    
        
  
 
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A seminar series examining current and classical ideas in human sciences and the humanities. Themes vary from semester to semester. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COGST 4310, PSYCH 4320 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Uris Hall 302
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Edelman, S 
 
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    BIONB 4370
    
        
  
 
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This class examines the neural circuits of motivated behavior and reward, and involves the critical reading and discussion of classic and contemporary papers in this subject. Topics include neural processes ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Corson-Mudd W364
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Warden, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIONB 2220. 
    
    BIONB 4530
    
        
  
 
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Advanced course in evolutionary biology focusing on the pattern and process of speciation and the nature and origin of behavioral, morphological, physiological, and ecological traits that form the intrinsic ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOEE 4530 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Corson-Mudd A409
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Shaw, K 
 
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    BIONB 4740
    
        
  
 
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This course examines the neural circuit dynamics that support learning, memory and flexible decision making. We will critically read and discuss classic and current papers in these subject. Topics may ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW Corson-Mudd W364
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Ruiz, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person BioNB 2220 and instructor consent. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    BIONB 4910
    
        
  
 
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Laboratory-oriented course designed to teach the concepts and tools of cellular neurophysiology through hands-on experience with extracellular and intracellular electrophysiological techniques, and computer ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BIONB 5910, BME 4910, BME 5320, ECE 4910, ECE 5090 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW Stocking Hall 201
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Johnson, B 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or permission of instructor. 
 In a rotating presentation format outside of the class lecture and lab sessions, graduate students from Biology and Engineering studies will present and discuss classical concept or technique papers in Neuroscience in a journal club. This will be scheduled to accommodate course faculty and student time commitments.
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        Meeting Pattern- M Comstock Hall-Academic II B150
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Johnson, B 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B150
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Johnson, B 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or permission of instructor. 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Comstock Hall-Academic II B150
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Johnson, B 
 
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    BIONB 4980
    
        
  
 
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Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in biology courses. This experience may include supervised participation in a ... view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Johnson, B 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Prerequisites: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade. Department Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Dietz, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Undergraduate Teaching Experience in BioNB 2210-Introduction to Behavior. Prerequisites: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade. Department Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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    BIONB 5910
    
        
  
 
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Laboratory-oriented course designed to teach the concepts and tools of cellular neurophysiology through hands-on experience with extracellular and intracellular electrophysiological techniques, and computer ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BIONB 4910, BME 4910, BME 5320, ECE 4910, ECE 5090 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW Stocking Hall 201
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Johnson, B 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person In a rotating presentation format outside of the class lecture and lab sessions, graduate students from Biology and Engineering studies will present and discuss classical concept or technique papers in Neuroscience in a journal club. This will be scheduled to accommodate course faculty and student time commitments. Graduate students will complete a semester long project. The project range includes exploration of experimental neuroscience questions not covered in the undergraduate laboratory class, novel, low cost instrumentation design, computational approaches to nervous system function and development of active learning activities. The project will require a project proposal early in the semester, and a final project presentation and research journal style paper at the end of the semester. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Comstock Hall-Academic II B150
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Johnson, B 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B150
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Johnson, B 
 
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        Meeting Pattern- R Comstock Hall-Academic II B150
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Johnson, B 
 
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    BIONB 7201
    
        
  
 
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A weekly journal club-style discussion. Graduate students may be expected to present a summary of their research or a summary of research in the literature related to their thesis once per year. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Corson-Mudd A106
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Sandkam, B 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Enrollment limited to: graduate students. 
    
    BIONB 7202
    
        
  
 
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A weekly journal club-style discussion. Graduate students may be expected to present a summary of their research or a summary of research in the literature related to their thesis once per year. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Corson-Mudd A305
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Fetcho, J 
 
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    BIONB 7640
    
        
  
 
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Group intensive study of current research in plant-insect interactions. Topics vary from semester to semester but include chemical defense, coevolution, insect community structure, population regulation, ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOEE 7640, ENTOM 7640 
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        Meeting Pattern- F Comstock Hall-Academic II 2123
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Agrawal, A - Kessler, A - McArt, S - Poveda, K - Raguso, R - Thaler, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Permission of instructor required for undergraduate students. May be repeated for credit. 
