Global Development (GDEV)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
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- Schedule of Classes - October 30, 2025 7:09PM EDT
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    GDEV 2065
    
          
        
  
 
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This course examines the interface between development and environment issues in a global and international context. The ways we organize our economy, our culture, our social interactions, and the environment ... view course details
    
    GDEV 2105
    
          
        
  
 
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In this course, students focus on preparing for their internship experience (and future development practice more generally) through the intentional discernment about the ways in which their internship ... view course details
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    GDEV 2130
    
          
        
  
 
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Introduction to social science research. The course reviews the general process through which social scientists derive credible answers to important questions about social change and social influences ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 5130 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    GDEV 2155
    
          
        
  
 
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Learn to become an effective Learning Assistant (aka undergraduate teaching assistant) through hands-on experience with proven teaching methods and learning theories. You'll work on developing essential ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EDUC 2155 
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                Credits and Grading Basis2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EDUC 2155 
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                Credits and Grading Basis2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EDUC 2155 
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                Credits and Grading Basis2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    GDEV 2210
    
          
        
  
 
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In Designing and Facilitating Learning for Development, we see commonalities across a variety of venues and settings where people meet together to learn, deliberate, and act. From professional development ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one field studies. Combined with: EDUC 2210 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Raymer, A 
 
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    GDEV 2300
    
          
        
  
 
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This course introduces students to the fundamentals of food systems in the context of sustainable development. The course investigates how we ended up with the current food system and the key components ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Herrero Acosta, M 
 
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- Instructors- Herrero Acosta, M 
 
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    GDEV 2410
    
          
        
  
 
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This exploratory course is designed for students of all backgrounds and interests who have a desire to learn more about education and teaching. Teaching takes place in a variety of contexts from the family ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one field studies. Combined with: EDUC 2410 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Perry, J 
 
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- Instructors- Perry, J 
 
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- Instructors- Perry, J 
 
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- Instructors- Perry, J 
 
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    GDEV 2710
    
          
        
  
 
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This course aims to explore and answer a single question about America's promise-of success if you work hard and do well in school: Why do we have such substantial and long-standing inequality in the U.S.? ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AMST 2710, AMST 5710, EDUC 2710, EDUC 5710, GDEV 2710, GDEV 5710, SOC 2710, SOC 5710 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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    GDEV 2940
    
          
        
  
 
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The Lund Fellows Program and Community Food Systems minor both offer students the opportunity for an engaged learning experience in agriculture and food systems. This course is designed to help students ... view course details
- Seven Week - Second. 
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        Meeting Pattern- W
- Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Simon, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Enrollment limited to: Lund Fellows for Regenerative Agriculture and/or students preparing to complete the Community Food Systems minor practicum. To request a permission number, contact Carrie Simon (cns44). Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    GDEV 3110
    
          
        
  
 
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Educational psychology is the application of psychological principles and concepts to cases of teaching and learning. We study behavioral, cognitive, embodied, and social-cultural perspectives on learning ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one practicum. Combined with: COMM 3110, EDUC 3110, HD 3110 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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        Meeting Pattern- M
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Raymer, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Enrollment preference given to: junior and senior Education minors. Department Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Raymer, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Students will report to an educational field site (e.g. a PreK-12 classroom or adult learning setting) for a 2.5-3 hour practicum session, at a time to be determined based on student and field site partner availability. Department Consent Required (Add) 
    
    GDEV 3111
    
          
        
  
 
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This course provides an introduction to the ways in which medical practice, the medical profession, and medical technology are embedded in society and culture. We will ask how medicine is connected to ... view course details
    
    GDEV 3240
    
          
        
  
 
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Humans have fraught relationships with the animals, plants, land, water-even geological processes-around us. In this course, we will examine how people make and respond to environmental change and how ... view course details
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    GDEV 3260
    
          
        
  
 
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This course confronts the present and future challenge of sharing water resources that are abundant for some and scarce for others. We will start with the science of water, what it provides for us and ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 5260 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 3290
    
          
        
  
 
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This course is designed as an introduction to political, economic, and social issues in 20th century Latin America. Topics are organized chronologically, beginning with the crisis of agro-export economies ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GOVT 3293, LATA 3290 
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        Meeting Pattern- MW
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Roberts, K 
 
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- Instructors- Staff 
 
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    GDEV 3502
    
          
        
  
 
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This course is the shell course for the spring courses that includes a faculty-led Spring Break practicum within the Global Development department. In these courses, students spend 10 class sessions gaining ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one practicum. Combined with: GDEV 5502 
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    Section TopicTopic: Ireland: Social/Econ Growth 
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        Meeting Pattern- F
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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    GDEV 3510
    
          
        
  
 
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Course is designed to explore strategies and instruction across three aspects of adult education: the Cooperative Extension Service as a structured delivery vehicle, outreach in more informal ... view course details
    
    GDEV 3680
    
          
        
  
 
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This course is an introduction to the science underlying decision making with an emphasis on environmental decisions. The course will introduce the basics of judgment and decision-making theory and demonstrate ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 5680 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 3700
    
          
        
  
 
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This course offers a sociological understanding of social inequality and the social construction of difference. Designed from the perspective of comparative historical analysis, we will examine the ways ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: SOC 3710 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    GDEV 3740
    
          
        
  
 
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This class provides students with an introduction to qualitative research methods. While we will center our attention on questions, problems, and issues related to the field of global development, the ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 5740 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 4011
    
          
        
  
 
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Students complete learning and skills development in GMAW and Mig welding and identification/handling of metals. Skills developed can lead toward instructional opportunities in agricultural sciences as ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EDUC 4010 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    GDEV 4045
    
          
        
  
 
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This course introduces students to the practical and critical use of data in addressing global development challenges, including poverty, food security, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation. ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 5045 
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    GDEV 4050
    
          
        
  
 
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The course lays out the process of managing inventions, including evaluation and conversion into IP and tangible biological property assets; includes Inventiveness Analysis, development of a “Property ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 5050 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 4140
    
          
        
  
 
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With accelerating demands for food, feed, and fiber along with increasing recognition of the importance of agricultural systems to ecosystem services and rural livelihoods, the requirements of agricultural ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 4140, PLSCI 5140 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit)) 
    
    GDEV 4340
    
          
        
  
 
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In this course, students will gain a grasp of social science and perspectives on risk and disaster, with a focus on environmental domains. We will work through various ways scholars have worked to understand ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 6340 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    GDEV 4850
    
          
        
  
 
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This course is a project-based course, meaning you will work in teams with a community or campus partner on a sustainability project with multiple outcomes or goals. A project will be outlined with an ... view course details
    
    GDEV 4940
    
          
        
  
 
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The department teaches trial courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester, and are advertised by the department before the semester starts. Courses offered under the number will be approved by ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit)) 
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 6940 
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    GDEV 4961
    
          
        
  
 
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A variety of speakers present seminars on international development topics relating to sustainable development throughout the world. Students attend each seminar and submit a five-page essay at the end ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 4961, AEM 6960, GDEV 6960, NTRES 4961, NTRES 6960 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    GDEV 4970
    
          
        
  
 
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Informal study may include a reading course, research experience, or public service experience. view course details
- Seven Week - First. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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- Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2026
- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Seven Week - Second. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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- Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Giroux, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Giroux, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Bezner Kerr, R 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Waldman, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Eloundou-Enyegue, P 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Nelson, R 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Aker, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Mabaya, E 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Liao, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Warner, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Hirschl, T 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Dudley, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Peters, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Pendergrast, T 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Herrero Acosta, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Ambikapathi, R 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Staff 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Makki, F 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Staff 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Leonard, L 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Wolford, W 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Bell, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 4980
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Designed to give an undergraduate student practical teaching experience and deepened subject matter knowledge through working with a Development Sociology faculty member in planning and teaching a course. ... view course details
- Seven Week - Second. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Mar 11 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Giroux, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Giroux, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Van De Valk, L 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Mabaya, E 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Independent Studies Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    GDEV 4990
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Permits outstanding students to conduct laboratory or field research in global development under appropriate faculty supervision. The research should be scientific: systematic, controlled, empirical. Research ... 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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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Eloundou-Enyegue, P 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Herrero Acosta, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Nelson, R 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor 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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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Waldman, K 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Liao, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Aker, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- 
        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Bell, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- 
        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Bezner Kerr, R 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- 
        Class Number & Section Details
- 
        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Mabaya, E 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- 
        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Leonard, L 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- 
        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Zinda, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Hirschl, T 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- 
        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Makki, F 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- 
        Class Number & Section Details
- 
        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Peters, S 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- 
        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Warner, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Directed Research Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 5045
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course introduces students to the practical and critical use of data in addressing global development challenges, including poverty, food security, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation. ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 4045 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit)) 
    
    GDEV 5050
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
The course lays out the process of managing inventions, including evaluation and conversion into IP and tangible biological property assets; includes Inventiveness Analysis, development of a “Property ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 4050 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 5130
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Introduction to social science research. The course reviews the general process through which social scientists derive credible answers to important questions about social change and social influences ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 2130 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    GDEV 5260
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course confronts the present and future challenge of sharing water resources that are abundant for some and scarce for others. We will start with the science of water, what it provides for us and ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 3260 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 5502
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course is the shell course for the spring courses that includes a faculty-led Spring Break practicum within the Global Development department. In these courses, students spend 10 class sessions gaining ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one practicum. Combined with: GDEV 3502 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit)) 
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    Section TopicTopic: Ireland: Social/Econ Growth 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- F
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Department Consent Required (Add) 
    
    GDEV 5510
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Course is designed to explore strategies and instruction across three aspects of adult education: the Cooperative Extension Service as a structured delivery vehicle, outreach in more informal ... view course details
    
    GDEV 5680
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
The objective of this course is to provide an interdisciplinary introduction to the science underlying decision making with an emphasis on environmental decisions. The course will introduce the basics ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 3680 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 5710
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course aims to explore and answer a single question about America's promise-of success if you work hard and do well in school: Why do we have such substantial and long-standing inequality in the U.S.? ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AMST 2710, AMST 5710, EDUC 2710, EDUC 5710, GDEV 2710, GDEV 5710, SOC 2710, SOC 5710 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- TR
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- T
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- R
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- R
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
- Instructors- Sipple, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    GDEV 5740
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This class provides students with an introduction to qualitative research methods. While we will center our attention on questions, problems, and issues related to the field of global development, the ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 3740 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 5850
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course is a project-based course, meaning you will work in teams with a community or campus partner on a sustainability project with multiple outcomes or goals. A project will be outlined with an ... view course details
    
    GDEV 5970
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Allows M.P.S. students the opportunity to investigate special interests that are not treated in regularly scheduled courses. The student develops a plan of study to pursue under the direction of a faculty ... view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
- 
                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 6150
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This seminar introduces students to a number of qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Discusses field observation, archival research, in-depth individual interviews, and focus group interviews. ... view course details
    
    GDEV 6340
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
In this course, students will gain a grasp of social science and perspectives on risk and disaster, with a focus on environmental domains. We will work through various ways scholars have worked to understand ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 4340 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
    
    GDEV 6940
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
The department teaches trial courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester, and are advertised by the department before the semester starts. Courses offered under the number will be approved by ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 4940 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit)) 
    
    GDEV 6960
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
A variety of speakers present seminars on international development topics relating to sustainable development throughout the world. Students attend each seminar and submit a five-page essay at the end ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 4961, AEM 6960, GDEV 4961, NTRES 4961, NTRES 6960 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    GDEV 6970
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
A seminar for M.P.S. - Global Development students to discuss important issues in their field and to prepare themselves to write M.P.S. project papers. Specific content varies. view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1.5 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    GDEV 6980
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course enables MPS students to get valuable teaching experience in any one of the GDEV courses for credit. view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 7201
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive review of the research and writing process to help Ph.D. students develop a strategy for writing a research proposal and journal article. The course provides a comprehensive ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CRP 7201 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit)) 
    
    GDEV 7500
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This seminar is concerned with agri-food systems and their socio-ecological relations. There is increased attention and public discourse on agriculture and food systems, and its increasingly evident health ... view course details
    
    GDEV 7900
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Thesis research for Ph.D. students only before A exam has been passed. view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-9 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 7910
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Participation in the ongoing teaching program of the department. view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
    
    GDEV 7970
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course will serve as a collaborative space where PhD students can learn and share about issues of course-taking selection, grant sources and writing strategies, preparation of CVs and cover letters, ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit)) 
    
    GDEV 8720
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Limited to master's and doctoral degree candidates with permission of the graduate field member concerned. view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-9 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-9 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-9 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-9 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-9 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 8900
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Thesis research for master's students. view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-9 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
    
    GDEV 9900
    
          
        
  
 
  Course Description
Thesis research for Ph.D. candidates after A exam has been passed. view course details
- Project Session Full. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1-9 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
