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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

BIOG 1044

This course reviews material presented in BIOG 1440 and provides problem-solving strategies and additional practice with material. BIOG 1044 support is recommended for students who want to maximize their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 14641 BIOG 1044   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 14642 BIOG 1044   LEC 002

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1111

This course is for first-year students entering or intending to enter the Biological Sciences major in either the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) or College of Arts & Sciences. This course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 14651 BIOG 1111   LEC 001

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026
    • Drumluk, A

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Primarily for: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) first-year students in the Biological Sciences major and College of Arts & Sciences first-year students intending to enter the Biological Sciences major.

BIOG 1140

The course offers an introduction to biology at the cell and molecular levels, including cell function, energetics, Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, DNA technology and evolution. The emphasis is ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14632 BIOG 1140   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14633 BIOG 1140   DIS 201

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14634 BIOG 1140   DIS 202

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14635 BIOG 1140   DIS 203

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14636 BIOG 1140   DIS 204

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14637 BIOG 1140   DIS 205

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14638 BIOG 1140   DIS 206

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14639 BIOG 1140   DIS 207

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14640 BIOG 1140   DIS 208

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Turgeon, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1180

Ethical issues invariably arise when conducting research in, and generally thinking about, the life sciences. How should human and animal cells be used and when? What harms, risks and benefits might be ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 14652 BIOG 1180   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Babcock, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1250

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 ... view course details

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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

BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for first-year and sophomore biological sciences majors and other students majoring in life sciences. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14588 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14589 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14590 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14591 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14592 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14593 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14594 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14595 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14596 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14597 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14598 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14599 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14600 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14601 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14602 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14603 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14604 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14605 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14606 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Buchon, N

      Helmann, J

      Pesciotta, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1445

This course is an introductory comparative anatomy and physiology course designed primarily for first- and second-year life science students. The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 14643 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    No admittance after first week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 14644 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Alternate section for those with lecture 001 class conflict. Contact biog1445@cornell.edu for consent to enroll. No admittance after first week.

BIOG 1500

This course is designed to provide lab experience with an emphasis on the processes of scientific investigation and to promote collaboration, communication, and literacy in science. This lab course aims ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 14607 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Biological Sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade.

  • 14608 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14609 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14610 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14611 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14612 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14613 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14614 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14615 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14616 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14617 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14618 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14619 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14620 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14621 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14622 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14623 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14624 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14625 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14626 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14627 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14628 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14629 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14630 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14631 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 2000

Registration device for students who want to take only a portion of a regular biological sciences course-for example, only the lectures or only the laboratory in a course that includes both. Only students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14349 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 2200

The first half of the semester will focus on interpreting and evaluating scientific literature. Students will do group presentations on a primary research or review paper. The second half will cover careers ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 14587 BIOG 2200   SEM 101

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program (BSP) students.

BIOG 2400

Students will complete readings and view online media on teaching and learning, create and critique lesson plans, and participate in regular discussions with other SGLs. Each week SGLs will reflect on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 14649 BIOG 2400   IND 651

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program (BSP) students or Collaborative Learning in Undergraduate Biology (CLUB) Study Group Leader.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 14650 BIOG 2400   IND 652

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program (BSP) Study Group Leader.

BIOG 2990

Intended for students who are new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in BIOG 2990 may be reading scientific literature, learning research techniques, or assisting with ongoing research. The faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14356 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all colleges must submit a Biological Sciences Independent Research Enrollment Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/research-internships/research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves using a permission number.

BIOG 4970

This course is designed for a student to study a problem or topic not covered in a regular course or undertake tutorial study of an independent nature in an area of interest in Biology, under the supervision ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

BIOG 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. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

BIOG 4990

For students with previous undergraduate experience conducting biological research at Cornell. Students enrolled for this credit should be doing independent work on their own project. Any Cornell faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14653 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all colleges must submit a Biological Sciences Independent Research Enrollment Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/research-internships/research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves using a permission number.

BIOG 4997

This independent study course offers students in the Biological Sciences major an opportunity to reflect on professional and personal growth, challenges, and opportunities resulting from a recent internship ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 0.25 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 15005 BIOG 4997   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Gallagher, M

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Application required. See https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02EiQF5WOMUh2jI to apply.

BIOG 6500

This course is designed for the graduate student instructors who are interested in teaching in the biological sciences. This course provides transferable pedagogical skills, focusing on discipline-based ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 15002 BIOG 6500   SEM 101

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    To request a permission number, contact Whitney Hastings (ws523).