BIOG 1250

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BIOG 1250
Biology Seminar

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

A first-year seminar that provides an opportunity for students to participate in a small group, interactive course with a biologist. Students will develop critical thinking skills by exploring topics in the biological sciences (review at least one scientific paper). Multiple topics and sections will be offered each semester.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2024FA, 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1-2 Credits Opt NoAud

  • Topic: Songs, Feathers & Flu: The Human - Bird Connection

  • 14582 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Dhondt, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1-2 Credits Opt NoAud

  • Topic: Genes, Brains & Behavior

  • 14583 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

  •  
    • W
    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Markenscoff-Papadimitriou, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1-2 Credits Opt NoAud

  • Topic: Beer, Bread, & Breakthroughs: The Impact of Yeast

  • 14584 BIOG 1250   SEM 103

  •  
    • W
    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Vignogna, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1-2 Credits Opt NoAud

  • Topic: Microbes at Sea

  • 14585 BIOG 1250   SEM 105

  •  
    • W
    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Gajigan, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1-2 Credits Opt NoAud

  • Topic: Biodiversity and Society: Challenges and Solutions

  • 14586 BIOG 1250   SEM 106

  •  
    • W
    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Deng, Y

      Natale, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar