Microbiology (BIOMI)Agriculture and Life Sciences
Showing 16 results.
Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.
Last Updated
- Schedule of Classes - September 10, 2024 10:17AM EDT
- Course Catalog - September 10, 2024 9:48AM EDT
Classes
Links for textbooks and Cornell Store open in new tab.
BIOMI 1120
Course Description
We live on a microbial earth. If we happen to consider microbes in our daily lives most people conjure images of disease, but in reality we depend on microbes to sustain our world. This course showcases ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Hefferon, K
BIOMI 2100
Course Description
This class will explore the current theories about the chemical origins of life on earth, and will then use these insights to discuss the search for life on other planets, inside the Solar system and outside. ... view course details
BIOMI 2500
Course Description
This course will use a variety of teaching methods (including historical and current case studies and databases) to help students understand basic principles of microbiology as they apply to the emergence, ... view course details
BIOMI 2900
Course Description
Comprehensive overview of the biology of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Topics include microbial cell structure and function, physiology, metabolism, genetics, diversity, and ecology. Also ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMI 2900
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Doerr, T
Hefferon, K
-
Additional Information
Prerequisite: one semester of introductory biology (or AP Biology) and one semester of chemistry (or AP Chemistry). Recommended corequisite: BIOMI 2911.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 2900
-
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Doerr, T
Hefferon, K
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- M
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Doerr, T
Hefferon, K
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- M
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Doerr, T
Hefferon, K
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Doerr, T
Hefferon, K
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Doerr, T
Hefferon, K
BIOMI 2911
Course Description
This class will introduce you to current concepts and laboratory techniques in microbiology. Our goal is to show you how scientists use experiments to learn about the microbes around us, with an emphasis ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wendel, B
-
Additional Information
Recommend corequisite: BIOMI 2900. No auditing is allowed.
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wendel, B
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wendel, B
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wendel, B
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wendel, B
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wendel, B
BIOMI 3210
Course Description
The microbes on and in our bodies are as abundant as our own cells. These diverse microorganisms provide us with metabolic capacities beyond our own and are essential to good health, but can also play ... view course details
BIOMI 3500
Course Description
Marine microorganisms fuel globally significant elemental cycles through their activities. They also drive diseases in multicellular life through pathogenesis, modulation of host-associated microbiomes, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EAS 3555
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BIOMI 3940
Course Description
Food Science 3940 will focus on the origin, transmission, consequences, and management of diverse microbiota throughout the food chain. Topics in this course generally include: 1) the microbiota of different ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FDSC 3940
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BIOMI 4090
Course Description
Principles of Virology is a course designed to convey the basic principles of virus biology, to illustrate the key concepts of virus-host interactions and their consequences for virus replication ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMI 6090, BIOMS 4090, BIOMS 6090
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BIOMI 4850
Course Description
Bacteria and archaea are the driving force behind all major environmental cycles on the planet, they are critical players in a broad range of agricultural and industrial applications, as well as being ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMI 4850, BIOMI 6850
-
Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 4850, BIOMI 6850
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Gallagher, K
-
Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMI 2900, BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3310, and BIOMG 3320, or BIOMG 3350. Email kag337@cornell.edu with questions
BIOMI 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.
-
Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Hefferon, K
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a 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 Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Wendel, B
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a 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 Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Gallagher, K
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a 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 Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Hay, A
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a 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 Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Winans, S
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a 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 Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Hewson, I
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a 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)
BIOMI 6090
Course Description
Principles of Virology is a course designed to convey the basic principles of virus biology, to illustrate the key concepts of virus-host interactions and their consequences for virus replication ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMI 4090, BIOMS 4090, BIOMS 6090
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BIOMI 6850
Course Description
For description and learning outcomes, see BIOMI 4850. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMI 4850, BIOMI 6850
-
Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 4850, BIOMI 6850
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Gallagher, K
-
Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMI 2900, BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3310, and BIOMG 3320, or BIOMG 3350. Email kag337@cornell.edu with questions
BIOMI 7100
Course Description
Graduate level introduction to environmental microbiology including an introduction to microbial cell physiology, overview of microbial habitats (soil, groundwater, freshwater and marine habitats), ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Hay, A
Hewson, I
-
Additional Information
Prerequisite: undergraduate introductory biology. Enrollment preference given to: first-year Microbiology graduate students.
Department Consent Required (Add)
BIOMI 7970
Course Description
The ability to communicate effectively is essential for success as a scientist. The primary goal of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop self-confidence and refine their formal ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
-
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
BIOMI 7990
Course Description
The microbiology seminar series hosts local, national, and international speakers for research seminars. Students in BioMi 7990 gain insight into current topics and cutting-edge methods in microbiology, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
-
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)