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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

BIONB 1220

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:Evolution on Islands-Islands Unique Species

  • 20077 BIONB 1220   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: Stories in Science

  • 20078 BIONB 1220   SEM 102

    • MW Corson-Mudd W358
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Srivastava, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

BIONB 2210

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 2210

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1194 BIONB 2210   LEC 001

    • MWF Uris Hall G01
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Priority is given to students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to first-year students. 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

  •  1195 BIONB 2210   LEC 002

    • MWF Uris Hall G01
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Priority is given to students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to first-year students. 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.

  •  1196 BIONB 2210   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1197 BIONB 2210   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1978 BIONB 2210   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1979 BIONB 2210   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2143 BIONB 2210   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2144 BIONB 2210   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1980 BIONB 2210   DIS 207

    • W Malott Hall 205
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1981 BIONB 2210   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2145 BIONB 2210   DIS 209

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIONB 3220

Covers comparative and evolutionary approaches to the study of the relationship between peripheral hormones and neuroendocrine mechanisms in vertebrates, including humans, with sexual behavior, affiliative ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 3220PSYCH 3220PSYCH 7220

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1893 BIONB 3220   LEC 001

    • MWF Uris Hall 202
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ophir, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIONB 3240

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

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2558 BIONB 3240   LAB 401

    • W Uris Hall B15
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Smith, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIONB 3920

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.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17401 BIONB 3920   LEC 001

    • TR Corson-Mudd A106
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ellwood, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or equivalent course in neurobiology by permission of instructor. Recommended prerequisite: knowledge of biochemistry. Dis TBA.

  • 19147 BIONB 3920   DIS 201

    • W Corson-Mudd W358
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ellwood, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19148 BIONB 3920   DIS 202

    • W Corson-Mudd W358
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ellwood, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19149 BIONB 3920   DIS 203

    • M Corson-Mudd W358
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ellwood, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19150 BIONB 3920   DIS 204

    • W Corson-Mudd W358
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ellwood, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19151 BIONB 3920   DIS 205

    • M Corson-Mudd W358
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ellwood, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19152 BIONB 3920   DIS 206

    • W Corson-Mudd W358
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ellwood, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIONB 3950

Focuses on how different molecular and genetic approaches have led to major advances in neuroscience. Lectures, student presentations, and discussions examine original research articles. Topics include: ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17399 BIONB 3950   LEC 001

    • MW Corson-Mudd W364
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Deitcher, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3320.

BIONB 4200

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Emotions and the body

  •  2202 BIONB 4200   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisites: BioNB 2220 or equivalent.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Neurodegenerative Diseases

  • 19850 BIONB 4200   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIONB 4330

A seminar series examining current and classical ideas in human sciences and the humanities.  Themes vary from semester to semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4310PSYCH 4320

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • Topic: Varieties of Freedom

  •  2367 BIONB 4330   SEM 101

    • M Uris Hall 205
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Edelman, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIONB 4980

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

BIONB 7201

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 S/U NoAud

  •  2355 BIONB 7201   SEM 101

    • T Corson-Mudd W358
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Raguso, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

BIONB 7210

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 S/U NoAud

  •  2037 BIONB 7210   SEM 101

    • R Corson-Mudd W364
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Sheehan, M

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

BIONB 7212

In-depth discussions of career choices for academic biologists to empower them to manage their careers. Topics to be covered insclude developing strong CVs, personal statements, public speaking and interviw ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2359 BIONB 7212   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: Intended for graduate students, post A-Exam preferred. Postdoctoral fellows may audit with permission of instructor.

BIONB 7640

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 7640ENTOM 7640

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1819 BIONB 7640   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Permission of instructor is required for undergraduates. May be repeated for credit.