COMM 4990
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- Schedule of Classes - March 20, 2026 3:39PM EDT
Classes
COMM 4990
Course Description
Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
Permits outstanding students to conduct laboratory or field research in communication under appropriate faculty supervision. The research should be scientific: systematic, controlled, empirical. Research goals should include description, prediction, explanation, or policy orientation and should generate new knowledge.
Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA.
Exploratory Studies (CU-UGR)
Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Niederdeppe, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Humphreys, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Duffy, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Lewenstein, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
McLeod, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
McComas, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
boyd, d
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Yuan, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Fussell, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Bazarova, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Schrader, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Duffy, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Schuldt, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Won, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Margolin, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Lewis, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Porticella, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Sender, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Matias, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Cornejo, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits.
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (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
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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