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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. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS:Hello, it’s Me:Expl Peculiar Ways Anim Commun

  • 17603 BIONB 1220   SEM 101

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  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS:Exploring Social Evolution Across Tree of Life

  • 17602 BIONB 1220   SEM 102

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  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute

BIONB 2220
Neurobiology and Behavior II: Introduction to Neuroscience

An introduction to neuroscience: the structure and function of the nervous system of humans and other animals. Topics include the cellular and molecular basis for cell signaling, the functions of neurons ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 2220

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3175 BIONB 2220   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year of college level biology for majors (comparative physiology and/or cell and developmental biology are recommended) and one year of chemistry. Priority is given to students studying neurobiology and behavior. Not open to freshmen. May be taken independently of BIONB 2210. 3 credits with no discussion section; 4 credits with one disc per week with problem sets and writing assignments (recommended). 4-credit option required of students in neurobiology and behavior program of study. Limited to 15 students per 4-credit disc.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 2220

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3176 BIONB 2220   LEC 002

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  •  3177 BIONB 2220   DIS 201

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  •  3332 BIONB 2220   DIS 202

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  •  3576 BIONB 2220   DIS 203

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  •  3577 BIONB 2220   DIS 204

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  •  3578 BIONB 2220   DIS 205

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  •  3579 BIONB 2220   DIS 206

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  •  3580 BIONB 2220   DIS 207

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  •  4437 BIONB 2220   DIS 208

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  •  3581 BIONB 2220   DIS 209

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  •  4636 BIONB 2220   DIS 210

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BIONB 3215
Gender and the Brain

In this course, we will delve into the neuroscience of gender difference. Reading the original scientific papers and related critical texts, we will ask whether we can find measureable physical differences ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FGSS 3210, LGBT 3210

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4603 BIONB 3215   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220, BIOMG 3320, FGSS 2010, LGBT 2290 or permission of instructor. For NBB concentration: this course may be used toward the additional 7 credit requirement, but does not qualify as an advanced course.

BIONB 3280
Biopsychology of Learning and Memory

Surveys the approaches that have been or are currently being used in order to understand the biological bases for learning and memory. Topics include invertebrate, "simple system" approaches, avian song ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 3320

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3351 BIONB 3280   LEC 001

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BIONB 3690
Chemical Ecology

Why are chilies so spicy? This course examines the chemical basis of interactions between species and is intended for students with a basic knowledge of chemistry and biology. Focuses on the ecology and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 3690, ENTOM 3690

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1459 BIONB 3690   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one semester introductory chemistry for majors or nonmajors or equivalents, or permission of instructor.

BIONB 4140
Principles of Pharmacology

Undergraduate course surveying system- and organ-related aspects of pharmacology. Topics include mechanisms of drug action; drug disposition; pharmacokinetics; autonomic pharmacology; pharmacology ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOAP 4140, BIOMS 4140

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3555 BIONB 4140   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: Animal Physiology (BIOAP 3110) or Human Anatomy and Physiology (NS 3410).

BIONB 4200
Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MUSIC 1212

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Music on the Brain

  • 15670 BIONB 4200   LEC 001

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  • Subtitle: Why you need and love YOUR music. Prerequisites: None.

BIONB 4260
Animal Communication

Communication is the "glue" that holds societies together. This course examines how and why animals communicate. Topics include the role of the environment in shaping animal signals, whether animals tell ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 15040 BIONB 4260   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: BIONB 2210. Discussion TBA.

  • 15892 BIONB 4260   DIS 201

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  • 15894 BIONB 4260   DIS 203

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BIONB 4300
Experimental Molecular Neurobiology

Experiments include PCR, immunoprecipitations, western blots, RNAi, antibody staining, optogenetics, and behavioral assays. Experiments emphasize how molecular techniques can be applied to studying ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3546 BIONB 4300   LAB 401

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  • Prerequisite: BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 2801. The time of 9:05 am to 11:00 is required. The lab is open until 5:00 pm for additional work.

BIONB 4330
Topics in Cognitive Science

A course examining the core disciplines of cognitive science using varied themes from semester to semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4310, PSYCH 4320

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Psychology & The Ethics of Technology

  •  4584 BIONB 4330   LEC 001

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BIONB 4460
Plant Behavior and Biotic Interactions, Lecture

How do plants respond to antagonists, such as herbivores and pathogens? What are the checks and balances that keep mutualist organisms in their tight interactions? How are symbioses organized on molecular, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4460, PLSCI 4460

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4462 BIONB 4460   LEC 001

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    • MWF Corson-Mudd A106

    • Kessler, A

      Pawlowska, T

      Raguso, R

BIONB 4461
Plant Behavior and Biotic Interactions, Laboratory

Laboratory course covering topics presented in BIOEE 4460/BIONB 4460/PLSCI 4460. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4461, PLSCI 4461

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  4465 BIONB 4461   LAB 401

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    • R Corson-Mudd A409

    • Kessler, A

      Pawlowska, T

      Raguso, R

BIONB 4550
Molecular and Neural Basis of Decision Making

This course will examine the neural and molecular mechanisms of decision making across a variety of animal species and humans. The course involves the critical reading and discussion of classic and contemporary ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 14953 BIONB 4550   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 and permission of instructor.

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BIONB 4910
Principles of Neurophysiology

Laboratory-oriented course designed to teach the concepts and tools of cellular neurophysiology through hands-on experience with extracellular and intracellular electrophysiological techniques, and computer ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BME 4910, ECE 4910

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1852 BIONB 4910   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or permission of instructor.

  •  1853 BIONB 4910   LAB 401

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  •  1854 BIONB 4910   LAB 402

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  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or permission of instructor.

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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1855 BIONB 4980   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Students must register using individual study form. Enrollment form can be found here: https://dust.cals.cornell.edu/IndStudyPolicy.aspx.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2693 BIONB 4980   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Johnson, B

  • UG Teaching Support for BIONB 4910 - Principles of Neurophysiology (Dr. Bruce Johnson)

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2885 BIONB 4980   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Dietz, S

  • UG Teaching Support for BIONB 2220 - Introduction to Neuroscience (Dr. Shelby Dietz).

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BIONB 7200
Advanced Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

Designed to provide several study groups each semester on specialized topics. A group may meet for whatever period is judged adequate to enable coverage of the selected topics. Discussion of current literature ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Advanced R Programming for Biological Sciences

  • 18319 BIONB 7200   LEC 002

  • Contact Dr. Araya Salas (araya-salas@cornell.edu) for questionnaire regarding your programming/coding experience. If appropriate, he will provide you with the registration code. Intended for graduate students and upper level undergraduates.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1856 BIONB 7201   DIS 201

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  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

BIONB 7202
Topics in Neural Basis of 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. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1857 BIONB 7202   DIS 201

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  • 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. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 15708 BIONB 7210   SEM 101

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    • TBA

    • Webster, M

  • Requirement for: graduate students 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

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3087 BIONB 7640   SEM 101

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    • TBA

    • Agrawal, A

      Kessler, A

      Poveda, K

      Raguso, R

      Thaler, J

  • Permission of instructor required for undergraduate students. May be repeated for credit.