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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

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BIOMI 2600
Microbiology of Human Contagious Diseases

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

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3556 BIOMI 2600   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: One semester of introductory biology or equivalent.

BIOMI 2900
General Microbiology Lectures

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 2900

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1842 BIOMI 2900   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year introductory biology for majors and one year college chemistry, or equivalent. Highly recommended prerequisite: co-requisite in BIOMI 2911.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 2900

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2742 BIOMI 2900   LEC 002

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  •  2743 BIOMI 2900   DIS 201

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  •  3582 BIOMI 2900   DIS 202

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  •  3583 BIOMI 2900   DIS 203

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  •  3584 BIOMI 2900   DIS 204

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  •  3585 BIOMI 2900   DIS 205

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  • 18836 BIOMI 2900   DIS 206

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BIOMI 2911
General Microbiology Laboratory

This class will introduce you to current concepts and laboratory techniques in microbiology.  Our goal is to show you how scientists use experiments to learn about the microbes around us, with an emphasis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1843 BIOMI 2911   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMI 2900.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  1844 BIOMI 2911   LAB 401

    • MW

    • Merkel, S

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  1845 BIOMI 2911   LAB 402

    • TR

    • Merkel, S

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  1846 BIOMI 2911   LAB 403

    • TR

    • Merkel, S

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIOMI 3310
General Parasitology

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMS 3310

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2780 BIOMI 3310   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year introductory biology.

BIOMI 4040
Pathogenic Bacteriology

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 4040, BIOMS 4040

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3182 BIOMI 4040   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 and 2910.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOMI 4040, BIOMS 4040

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3183 BIOMI 4040   LEC 002

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  •  3184 BIOMI 4040   DIS 201

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BIOMI 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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1848 BIOMI 4980   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4649 BIOMI 4980   IND 605

    • TBA

    • Winans, S

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIOMI 6430
Veterinary Perspectives on Pathogen Control in Animal Manure

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BEE 6430, VTMED 6430

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2803 BIOMI 6430   LEC 001

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BIOMI 6904
Prokaryotic Biology: Bacterial Genetics

Reviews the fundamental concepts of microbial genetics including mutations and their analysis, plasmids, conjugation, transformation, transduction, transposition, recombination, repair, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 14348 BIOMI 6904   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - Feb 27, 2018

    • Peters, J

BIOMI 6905
Prokaryotic Biology: Bacterial Pathogenesis

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  3694 BIOMI 6905   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Mar 1 - Mar 29, 2018

    • Winans, S

BIOMI 6906
Prokaryotic Biology: Viral Diversity and Ecology

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 14416 BIOMI 6906   DIS 201

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  • Prerequisite: introductory biology course.

BIOMI 6990
Toxicology Journal Club

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: TOX 6990

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1756 BIOMI 6990   DIS 201

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    • W

    • Hay, A

BIOMI 7910
Advanced Topics in Microbiology

Reading and presentation by graduate students of current literature in selected areas of modern microbiology. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2802 BIOMI 7910   DIS 201

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    • T

    • Angert, E

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students in microbiology.

BIOMI 7970
Scientific Communication Skills

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1849 BIOMI 7970   DIS 201

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    • F

    • Zinder, S

  • Requirement for: graduate students in graduate field of microbiology for first two semesters; third semester optional.

BIOMI 7980
Graduate Research Seminar in Microbiology

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1850 BIOMI 7980   SEM 101

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  • Requirement for graduate students in graduate field of microbiology.

BIOMI 7990
Microbiology Seminar

Thesis research for Ph.D. students only before "A" exam has been passed. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1851 BIOMI 7990   SEM 101

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  • Requirement for all graduate students in graduate field of microbiology. Open to all who are interested.