Class Roster - Fall 2026 - Subject - Neurobiology & Behavior

BIONB 1220

FWS: Special Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

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.
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Section Topic

Topic: FWS:Evolution on Islands
Class Number & Section Details

2545 BIONB 1220 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- TR 10:10am - 11:25am
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Sen, R
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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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.
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Section Topic

Topic: FWS: Sci-Fi/Horror Cinema and Animal Behavior
Class Number & Section Details

2546 BIONB 1220 SEM 102
Meeting Pattern
- MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Brown, R
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Additional Information

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.
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Section Topic

Topic: FWS: Bizarre Adaptations
Class Number & Section Details

2547 BIONB 1220 SEM 103
Meeting Pattern
- TR 2:55pm - 4:10pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Poje, C
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Additional Information

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.
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Section Topic

Topic: FWS: How To Be A Naturalist
Class Number & Section Details

2548 BIONB 1220 SEM 104
Meeting Pattern
- MWF 2:30pm - 3:20pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Keleher, K
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the Cornell Store.
Additional Information

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.
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Section Topic

Topic: FWS: All About Genetics
Class Number & Section Details

2549 BIONB 1220 SEM 105
Meeting Pattern
- MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Ore, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Additional Information

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

Neurobiology and Behavior I: Introduction to Behavior

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.
Credits and Grading Basis

3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

1405 BIONB 2210 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- MWF 12:20pm - 1:10pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Additional Information

Instruction Mode: In Person

Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Priority given to: students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to first-year students. May be taken independently of BIONB 2220. Four-credit option required of students in neurobiology and behavior program of study.

Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Credits and Grading Basis

3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

1406 BIONB 2210 LEC 002
Meeting Pattern
- MWF 12:20pm - 1:10pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Additional Information

Instruction Mode: In Person

Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Priority given to: students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to first-year students. May be taken independently of BIONB 2220. Four-credit option required of students in neurobiology and behavior program of study.

Class Number & Section Details

1407 BIONB 2210 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
- T 8:40am - 9:55am
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1408 BIONB 2210 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
- T 10:10am - 11:25am
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Additional Information

Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1409 BIONB 2210 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
- T 1:25pm - 2:40pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1410 BIONB 2210 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
- T 2:55pm - 4:10pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the Cornell Store.
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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1411 BIONB 2210 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
- W 1:25pm - 2:40pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the Cornell Store.
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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1412 BIONB 2210 DIS 207
Meeting Pattern
- W 2:55pm - 4:10pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1413 BIONB 2210 DIS 209
Meeting Pattern
- R 10:10am - 11:25am
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the Cornell Store.
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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1414 BIONB 2210 DIS 210
Meeting Pattern
- R 2:55pm - 4:10pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

BIONB 3240

Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory

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: COGST 3240, PSYCH 3240
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Class Number & Section Details

10376 BIONB 3240 LAB 401
Meeting Pattern
- W 1:25pm - 4:25pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Smith, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

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BIONB 3500

NeuroAI: Bridging Brains and AI

We are in an AI revolution, yet these systems still can't match the brain's remarkable ability to build deep understanding of the world and use it flexibly for reasoning, planning, and adapting to new ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Class Number & Section Details

1428 BIONB 3500 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- TR 2:55pm - 4:10pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Sun, W
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Prerequisite: CS 1110, CS 1112 or BIONB 2220, or permission of instructor.

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BIONB 3920

Drugs and the Brain

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.
Credits and Grading Basis

4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

1415 BIONB 3920 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- TR 10:10am - 11:25am
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Ellwood, I
- TR 10:10am - 11:10am
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Ellwood, I
- TR 10:10am - 11:25am
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Ellwood, I
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or equivalent course in neurobiology by permission of instructor. Recommended prerequisite: knowledge of biochemistry.

Class Number & Section Details

1416 BIONB 3920 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
- W 2:30pm - 3:20pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Ellwood, I
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1417 BIONB 3920 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
- W 3:35pm - 4:25pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Ellwood, I
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1418 BIONB 3920 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
- M 3:35pm - 4:25pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Ellwood, I
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1419 BIONB 3920 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
- W 9:05am - 9:55am
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Ellwood, I
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1420 BIONB 3920 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
- M 2:30pm - 3:20pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Ellwood, I
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Class Number & Section Details

1421 BIONB 3920 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
- W 1:25pm - 2:15pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Ellwood, I
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

BIONB 3950

Molecular and Genetic Approaches to Neuroscience

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.
Credits and Grading Basis

3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)

Class Number & Section Details

1422 BIONB 3950 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- MW 10:10am - 11:25am
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Deitcher, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3320.

BIONB 4200

Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

Courses on selected topics in neurobiology and behavior; can include lecture and seminar courses. view course details

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Section Topic

Topic: Game Theory and Cooperation
Class Number & Section Details

1424 BIONB 4200 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- T 1:25pm - 2:15pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Reeve, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

BIONB 4980

Teaching Experience

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.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

1426 BIONB 4980 IND 602
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Devoogd, T
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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.

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Syllabi: none

Project Session Full.
Credits and Grading Basis

1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)

Class Number & Section Details

1427 BIONB 4980 IND 603
Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Dietz, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Additional Information

Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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.

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BIONB 7201

Research Design in the Study of Animal Social Behavior

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.
Credits and Grading Basis

1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))

Class Number & Section Details

1425 BIONB 7201 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- T 12:20pm - 1:10pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Bass, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

BIONB 7210

Introductory Graduate Survey in Neurobiology and Behavior

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.
Credits and Grading Basis

2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))

Class Number & Section Details

1423 BIONB 7210 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- R 2:30pm - 4:25pm
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Sheehan, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: In Person

Requirement for graduate students majoring in neurobiology and behavior. Corequisite: BIONB 2210 and 2220.

BIONB 7640

Plant-Insect Interactions Seminar

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 7640, ENTOM 7640
Credits and Grading Basis

1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

Class Number & Section Details

7878 BIONB 7640 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
- F 9:05am - 9:55am
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
- Instructors
  
  Agrawal, A
  Casteel, C
  Kessler, A
  McArt, S
  Poveda Morciniec, K
  Raguso, R
  Thaler, J
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.

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Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

Enrollment limited to: graduates students; undergraduates by permission of instructor.

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BIONB 1220 FWS: Special Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

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BIONB 2210 Neurobiology and Behavior I: Introduction to Behavior

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BIONB 3240 Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory

BIONB 1220

FWS: Special Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

BIONB 2210

Neurobiology and Behavior I: Introduction to Behavior

BIONB 3240

Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory

BIONB 3500

NeuroAI: Bridging Brains and AI

BIONB 3920

Drugs and the Brain

BIONB 3950

Molecular and Genetic Approaches to Neuroscience

BIONB 4200

Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

BIONB 4980

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