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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

BIOG 1044

This course reviews material presented in BIOG 1440 and provides problem-solving strategies and additional practice with material. BIOG 1044 support is recommended for students who want to maximize their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  7240 BIOG 1044   LEC 001

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  7241 BIOG 1044   LEC 002

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1180

Ethical issues invariably arise when conducting research in, and generally thinking about, the life sciences. How should human and animal cells be used and when? What harms, risks and benefits might be ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7255 BIOG 1180   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Babcock, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1200

This course is designed to help first-year biological sciences majors make the transition to Cornell's science courses, give exposure to career options in research and medicine, provide opportunities to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  7195 BIOG 1200   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program students.

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 - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Sound, Science & Society

  •  7194 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

    • W
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
    • Rahaman, A

      Raji, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for first-year and sophomore biological sciences majors and other students majoring in life sciences. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7196 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Biological Sciences majors must take this course for a letter grade.

  •  7197 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7198 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7199 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7200 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7201 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7202 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7203 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7204 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7205 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7206 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7207 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7208 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7209 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7210 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7211 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7212 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7213 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7214 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Deitcher, D

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1445

This course is an introductory comparative anatomy and physiology course designed primarily for first- and second-year life science students. The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7242 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    No admittance after first week.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7243 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Alternate section for those with T 10:10-11:00AM class conflict. Contact biog1445@cornell.edu for consent to enroll. No admittance after first week.

BIOG 1470

This course introduces the process of biological research to biological sciences majors. Students will learn how to design, perform, and report original research with guidance along each step. The research ... view course details

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

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  7256 BIOG 1470   LEC 001

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7257 BIOG 1470   LAB 401

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7258 BIOG 1470   LAB 402

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1500

This course is designed to provide lab experience with an emphasis on the processes of scientific investigation and to promote collaboration, communication, and literacy in science. This lab course aims ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  7215 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Please contact biolabs@cornell.edu with questions.

  •  7216 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7217 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7218 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7219 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7220 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7221 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7222 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7223 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7224 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7225 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7226 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7227 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7228 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7229 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7230 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7231 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7232 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7233 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7234 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7235 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7236 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7237 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7238 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7239 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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 Stdnt Opt

  •  6916 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 2401

Students will complete readings and view online media on teaching and learning, create and critique lesson plans, and participate in regular discussions with other SGLs. Each week SGLs will reflect on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-3 Credits Graded

  •  7253 BIOG 2401   IND 601

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hutchins, K

      McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program (BSP) students or Collaborative Learning in Undergraduate Biology (CLUB) Study Group Leader.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-3 Credits Graded

  •  7254 BIOG 2401   IND 602

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hutchins, K

      McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program (BSP) students or Collaborative Learning in Undergraduate Biology (CLUB) Study Group Leader.

BIOG 2990

Intended for students who are new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in BIOG 2990 may be reading scientific literature, learning research techniques, or assisting with ongoing research. The faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  6919 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all colleges must submit a Biological Sciences Independent Research Enrollment Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/research-internships/research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves using a permission number.

BIOG 3995

Students in this course will collaborate on current research projects in the laboratories of faculty in various areas of biological sciences. Students will be part of a faculty-led cohort who will pursue ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 15177 BIOG 3995   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

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

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:
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  • 15148 BIOG 4980   IND 602

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Application required. See http://www.biog1445.org/forms/ta.html to apply.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

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. Any Cornell faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14816 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all colleges must submit a Biological Sciences Independent Research Enrollment Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/research-internships/research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves using a permission number.

BIOG 4997

This independent study course offers students in the Biological Sciences major an opportunity to reflect on professional and personal growth, challenges, and opportunities resulting from a recent internship ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.25 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 15176 BIOG 4997   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Gallagher, M

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Application required. See https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02EiQF5WOMUh2jI to apply.