Agriculture & Life Sciences (ALS)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

ALS 1370

The course introduces multilingual students to the academic expectations necessary for successful undergraduate careers at Cornell University. Students will research and write about a series of global ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18290 ALS 1370   SEM 101

ALS 1700

Designed especially for new students, this course aids in transition to CALS and Cornell to improve academic success. Information and skills leading to increased engagement, help seeking behavior, support ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 15601 ALS 1700   LEC 001

    • MW Warren Hall B02
    • Aug 22 - Oct 6, 2017
    • Ryan, L

      Thompson, C

      Viands, D

ALS 2020

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 15688 ALS 2020   LEC 001

    • M Clark Hall 700
    • Oct 23 - Nov 20, 2017
    • Brooks, M

      Eames-Sheavly, M

      Hilversum, K

      Kohut, A

  • Prerequisites: Course is intended for current and aspiring officers in fraternities and sororities. To enroll, contact Marcus Brooks (mjb554).

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 15689 ALS 2020   LEC 003

    • W Clark Hall 700
    • Oct 18 - Nov 15, 2017
    • Brooks, M

      Eames-Sheavly, M

      Hilversum, K

      Kohut, A

  • Prerequisites: Course is intended for current and aspiring officers in fraternities and sororities. To enroll, contact Marcus Brooks (mjb554).

ALS 3100

This course frames leadership as a particular way of approaching life, one that is essential to career success as well as fulfillment in life itself. The course begins with the inner work of a leader's ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16071 ALS 3100   LEC 001

  • 16072 ALS 3100   LEC 002

  • Prerequisite: Junior or senior.

ALS 4960

All 4960 internship courses must adhere to the CALS guidelines at cals.cornell.edu/academics/student-research/internship. Students planning internships related to the discipline of a department are encouraged ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1428 ALS 4960   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Not open to students who have earned internship credits elsewhere or in previous semesters. Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#special-studies). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

ALS 4970

Independent study for undergraduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1555 ALS 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#special-studies). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18779 ALS 4970   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Tucker, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18830 ALS 4970   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Byrne, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18898 ALS 4970   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Giles, J

ALS 4980

Students learn and experience assisting in a course under the direction of a course instructor. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1432 ALS 4980   TA 651

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#special-studies). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

ALS 4990

Independent research for undergraduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1556 ALS 4990   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#special-studies). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18674 ALS 4990   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Mt Pleasant, J

ALS 5780

Designed for international teaching assistants. This course focuses on oral communication, cross-cultural classroom dynamics, and teaching techniques. Through small group seminars, conferences with instructors, ... view course details

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

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3767 ALS 5780   LEC 001

  • Enrollment open to: Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Enrollment preference given to: immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bi-monthly (time TBA) with instructor required.

  •  3768 ALS 5780   LEC 002

  • Enrollment open to: Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Enrollment preference given to: immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bi-monthly (time TBA) with instructor required.

  •  3769 ALS 5780   LEC 003

  • Enrollment open to: Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Enrollment preference given to: immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bi-monthly (time TBA) with instructor required.

  •  5135 ALS 5780   LEC 004

  • Open to Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Priority given based on immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bimonthly meeting (time TBA) with instructor required.

  • 18609 ALS 5780   LEC 005

  • Enrollment open to: Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Enrollment preference given to: immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bi-monthly (time TBA) with instructor required.

  • 18684 ALS 5780   LEC 006

  • Enrollment open to: Graduate International Teaching Assistants. Enrollment preference given to: immediacy of TA assignment. No course audits allowed. One additional bi-monthly (time TBA) with instructor required.

  •  3770 ALS 5780   DIS 201

  •  3771 ALS 5780   DIS 202

  •  3772 ALS 5780   DIS 203

  •  3773 ALS 5780   DIS 204

  •  3774 ALS 5780   DIS 205

  • (Meets 9/25, 10/23, 11/6)

  •  3775 ALS 5780   DIS 206

  •  3776 ALS 5780   DIS 207

  •  3777 ALS 5780   DIS 208

  •  3778 ALS 5780   DIS 209

  •  3779 ALS 5780   DIS 210

  •  4528 ALS 5780   DIS 211

  •  4529 ALS 5780   DIS 212

  • 18610 ALS 5780   DIS 213

  • 18611 ALS 5780   DIS 214

  • 18685 ALS 5780   DIS 215

  • 18686 ALS 5780   DIS 216

  • 18687 ALS 5780   DIS 217

  • 18688 ALS 5780   DIS 218

ALS 6014

This seven-week course uses theater techniques to help graduate students enhance their classroom teaching and public speaking in both formal and informal environments. Using the storytelling ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 15614 ALS 6014   SEM 101

    • T Warren Hall B50
    • Aug 22 - Oct 6, 2017
    • Beukema, A

      McLinn, C

      Williams, L

ALS 6015

The course will assist graduate students prepare for a faculty position in higher education. Course assignments and activities cover effective teaching and professional development. Students will complete ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3815 ALS 6015   LEC 001

  • Contact instructor for a permission code.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4243 ALS 6015   LEC 002

  • Contact instructor for a permission code.