Biology: General Courses (BIOG)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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BIOG 1044
Course Description
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
BIOG 1180
Course Description
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
BIOG 1200
Course Description
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
BIOG 1440
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buchon, N
Deitcher, D
Pesciotta, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BIOG 1445
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Campbell, D
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Additional Information
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.
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BIOG 1500
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Please contact biolabs@cornell.edu with questions.
Lab Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add a lab after February 1, 2027.
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- W
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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Meeting Pattern
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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Meeting Pattern
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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Meeting Pattern
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
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Meeting Pattern
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- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Sarvary, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Add deadline: 11:59 PM, February 1, 2027. Students are required to obtain department permission to add after February 1, 2027.
BIOG 2000
Course Description
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
BIOG 2401
Course Description
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
BIOG 2990
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
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.
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BIOG 3995
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
BIOG 4970
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction 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.
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BIOG 4980
Course Description
Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in biology courses. This experience may include supervised participation in a ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction 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.
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BIOG 4990
Course Description
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
BIOG 6500
Course Description
This course is designed for the graduate student instructors who are interested in teaching in the biological sciences. This course provides transferable pedagogical skills, focusing on discipline-based ... view course details
