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BIONB 1220
FWS: Special Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

The First-Year Writing Seminar is about introducing concepts in neuroscience and behavior and writing extensively about them. Topics vary by section. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS:Wandering Naturalists:Value of Cont Ramblings

  • 17618 BIONB 1220   SEM 101

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  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: The Evolution of Morality

  • 17619 BIONB 1220   SEM 102

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  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

BIONB 2210
Neurobiology and Behavior I: Introduction to Behavior

General introduction to the field of animal behavior. Topics include evolution and behavior, behavioral ecology, sociobiology, chemical ecology, communication, orientation and navigation. BioNB2210 ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 2210

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1421 BIONB 2210   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Priority is given to students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to freshmen. May be taken independently of BIONB 2220. Enrollment limited to 15 students per 4-credit disc. Four-credit option required of students in neurobiology and behavior program of study. Three credits with no discussion section; 4 credits with one disc per week and writing assignments.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 2210

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1422 BIONB 2210   LEC 002

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  • Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Priority is given to students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to freshmen. May be taken independently of BIONB 2220. Enrollment limited to 15 students per 4-credit disc. Four-credit option required of students in neurobiology and behavior program of study. Three credits with no discussion section; 4 credits with one disc per week and writing assignments.

  •  1423 BIONB 2210   DIS 201

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  •  1424 BIONB 2210   DIS 202

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  •  4760 BIONB 2210   DIS 203

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  •  4761 BIONB 2210   DIS 204

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  •  4764 BIONB 2210   DIS 207

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  •  4765 BIONB 2210   DIS 208

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  •  4767 BIONB 2210   DIS 210

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  •  4768 BIONB 2210   DIS 211

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BIONB 3220
Hormones and Behavior

Covers comparative and evolutionary approaches to the study of the relationship between reproductive hormones and sexual behavior in vertebrates, including humans. Also hormonal contributions to other ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 3220, PSYCH 7220

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4349 BIONB 3220   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: Any one of the following: Psych 2230, NB2210, NB 2220 or one year of introductory biology plus a course in psychology.

BIONB 3240
Biopsychology Laboratory

This course is designed to provide an introduction to experimental research on the neural basis of behavior and cognition in animals.  Topics will include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, neural ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 3240, PSYCH 6240

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4726 BIONB 3240   LAB 401

  • Prerequisite: PSYCH 2230 or BIONB 2220, may be taken concurrently with these courses. Course fee: Lab fee $100. Permission of instructor required.

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BIONB 3920
Drugs and the Brain

Introduction to neuropharmacology, with an emphasis on the neural mechanisms of psychoactive drugs. Topics include a brief introduction to neuropharmacology and a discussion of the major neurotransmitter ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16096 BIONB 3920   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or equivalent course in neurobiology by permission of instructor. Recommended prerequisite: knowledge of biochemistry. Dis TBA. Please contact Prof. Harris-Warrick (rmh4) for permission code to add course.

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BIONB 4200
Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

Courses on selected topics in neurobiology and behavior; can include lecture and seminar courses. Topics vary by section. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Genomics and Social Evolution

  •  5009 BIONB 4200   LEC 001

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  • Previous course in molecular evolution, population genetics or permission of the instructor.

BIONB 4330
Topics in Cognitive Science

A course examining the core disciplines of cognitive science using varied themes from semester to semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4310, COML 4228, PSYCH 4320

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Culture, Cognition & the Humanities

  • 17197 BIONB 4330   LEC 001

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    • T Uris Hall 438

    • Christiansen, M

      Dubreuil, L

BIONB 4980
Teaching Experience

Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and assisting in biology courses.  This experience may include supervised participation in a ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4616 BIONB 4980   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Dietz, S

      Webster, M

  • Undergraduate Teaching Experience in BIONB 2210 - Introduction to Behavior.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18826 BIONB 4980   IND 604

    • TBA

    • Manella, L

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIONB 7201
Research Design in the Study of Animal Social Behavior

A weekly journal club-style discussion. Graduate students may be expected to present a summary of their research or a summary of research in the literature related to their thesis once per year. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1425 BIONB 7201   DIS 201

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  • Permission of instructor is required for undergraduates.

BIONB 7202
Topics in Neural Basis of Behavior

A weekly journal club-style discussion. Graduate students may be expected to present a summary of their research or a summary of research in the literature related to their thesis once per year. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1426 BIONB 7202   DIS 201

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  • Permission of instructor is required for undergraduates.

BIONB 7210
Introductory Graduate Survey in Neurobiology and Behavior

Designed to assist students in mapping their graduate careers and in choosing and pursuing transformative and tractable thesis topics. The core of the course will be open-ended discussions directed by ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  5096 BIONB 7210   SEM 101

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  • Requirement for: graduate students majoring in neurobiology and behavior. Corequisite: BIONB 2210 and 2220.

BIONB 7640
Plant-Insect Interactions Seminar

Group intensive study of current research in plant-insect interactions. Topics vary from semester to semester but include chemical defense, coevolution, insect community structure, population regulation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 7640, ENTOM 7640

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3985 BIONB 7640   SEM 101

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    • TBA

    • Agrawal, A

      Kessler, A

      Poveda, K

      Raguso, R

      Thaler, J

  • Permission of instructor is required for undergraduates. May be repeated for credit.