Microbiology (BIOMI)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.
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- Schedule of Classes - June 15, 2016 6:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - June 9, 2016 6:15PM EDT
Classes
BIOMI 2600
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the microbiology of microbial diseases. The primary focus is on molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, including detection of the host environment, binding of pathogenic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Winans, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: One semester of introductory biology or equivalent.
BIOMI 2790
Course Description
This course is aimed at students in non-Biology majors. It will introduce students to key concepts in environmental microbiology including: 1) Diversity of Bacteria, Archaea, eukaryotic microorganisms, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Stocking Hall 201
Instructors
Hewson, I
Madsen, E
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: BioG 1500 Investigative Biology Laboratory; OR BioEE 1780 An Introduction to Evolutionary Biology and Diversity; OR BioEE 1610 Introductory Biology: Ecology and the Environment; OR Permission of the Instructor
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
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall 125
Instructors
Angert, E
Buckley, D
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: one year introductory biology for majors and one year college chemistry, or equivalent. Highly recommended prerequisite: co-requisite in BIOMI 2911.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 2900
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall 125
Instructors
Angert, E
Buckley, D
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Riley-Robb Hall 225
Instructors
Angert, E
Buckley, D
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Stocking Hall M01
Instructors
Angert, E
Buckley, D
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Meeting Pattern
- R Kennedy Hall 211
Instructors
Angert, E
Buckley, D
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Kennedy Hall 211
Instructors
Angert, E
Buckley, D
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Stocking Hall 201
Instructors
Angert, E
Buckley, D
BIOMI 2911
Course Description
Study of the basic principles and techniques of laboratory practice in microbiology, and fundamentals necessary for further work in the subject. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Bradfield Hall 101
Instructors
Merkel, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMI 2900.
BIOMI 2920
Course Description
Series of discussion groups in specialized areas of microbiology to complement BIOMI 2900. view course details
BIOMI 3210
Course Description
The human body is coated with microbes outnumbering "our own" cells 10 to 1, providing us with capacities we have not had to evolve on our own. This course will introduce the microbes of the human body, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall B15
Instructors
Ley, R
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 or permission of instructor.
BIOMI 3310
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the basic animal parasites, stressing systematics, taxonomy, general biology, ecological interactions, and behavior of non-medically important groups. Introduces the major ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMS 3310
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrison Hall 146
Instructors
Bowman, D
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: one year introductory biology.
BIOMI 3500
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide junior- and senior-level students with a background in biological oceanography and biogeochemistry of ocean systems. The format of the course is based on the relative ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: EAS 3555
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Morrison Hall 163
Instructors
Hewson, I
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: Introductory biology for majors; BIOG/BIOEE 1610; or permission of instructor.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Stocking Hall 146
Instructors
Hewson, I
BIOMI 4040
Course Description
Course in medical microbiology, presenting the major groups of bacterial pathogens important to human and veterinary medicine. Emphasizes infection and disease pathogenesis. Topics include disease causality; ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMI 4040, BIOMS 4040
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Morrison Hall 334
Instructors
Debbie, D
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 and 2910.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 4040, BIOMS 4040
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Morrison Hall 334
Instructors
Debbie, D
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Plant Science Building 141
Instructors
Debbie, D
BIOMI 4160
Course Description
Course will cover the basic structures and metabolic processes common to most bacteria. Emphasis will be on structural organization of bacteria and understanding physiological adaptations to different ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Mann Library 112
Instructors
Shapleigh, J
BIOMI 4900
Course Description
This course will give upper-class microbiology students critical skills in analyzing and presenting primary literature in microbiology. view course details
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Students from all colleges must submit an Independent Study Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not sign into section 601. You will be put in the course after submitting form online.
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BIOMI 6430
Course Description
In-depth look at the management of pathogens in animal manures. Reviews the pathogens involved, the role of governing agencies, the survival of pathogens in the field, and methods of pathogen destruction. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6430, VTMED 6430
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWR Moore Laboratory S1108
- Mar 28 - May 10, 2016
Instructors
Bowman, D
BIOMI 6904
Course Description
Reviews the fundamental concepts of microbial genetics including mutations and their analysis, plasmids, conjugation, transformation, transduction, transposition, recombination, repair, ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Wing Hall 406
- Feb 2 - Mar 1, 2016
Instructors
Peters, J
BIOMI 6905
Course Description
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of bacterial pathogenesis including the normal flora, pathogen entry and colonization, the production and regulation of toxins, horizontal transfer of pathogenesis ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Wing Hall 406
- Mar 8 - Apr 7, 2016
Instructors
Winans, S
BIOMI 6906
Course Description
This course is intended to give graduate students an introduction to virology in an environmental setting. As crucial components of ecosystem function in many habitats, viruses infecting bacteria ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Stocking Hall 202
- Apr 11 - May 4, 2016
Instructors
Hewson, I
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: introductory biology course.
BIOMI 6990
Course Description
This journal club-course, based on contemporary scientific literature related to environmental toxicology, will enhance students' critical thinking, as well as their reading and public speaking ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: TOX 6990
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BIOMI 7910
Course Description
Reading and presentation by graduate students of current literature in selected areas of modern microbiology. view course details
BIOMI 7960
Course Description
Lectures and seminars on special topics in microbiology. view course details
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.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BIOMI 7980
Course Description
All graduate students in the field of microbiology are required to attend and present a seminar concerning their research at least once each year. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall 105
Instructors
Helmann, J
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Additional Information
Requirement for graduate students in graduate field of microbiology.
BIOMI 7990
Course Description
Thesis research for Ph.D. students only before "A" exam has been passed. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Jan 27 - May 12, 2016
Instructors
Hewson, I
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Additional Information
Requirement for all graduate students in graduate field of microbiology. Open to all who are interested.