Microbiology (BIOMI)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Classes
BIOMI 1100
Course Description
Microbial habitats are literally everywhere on a college campus – and college students interact with microorganisms daily. From the athlete locker room, to the kitchen, to the bathroom, to between the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Warren Hall 175
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Hewson, I
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- W Stocking Hall 201
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Hewson, I
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- W Morrison Hall 163
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Hewson, I
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- W Stocking Hall M01
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Hewson, I
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- R Morrison Hall 163
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Hewson, I
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- R Stocking Hall 201
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Hewson, I
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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- MWF Riley-Robb Hall 105
Instructors
Winans, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: One semester of introductory biology or equivalent.
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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- MWF Morrison Hall 146
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Angert, E
Doerr, T
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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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- MWF Morrison Hall 146
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Angert, E
Doerr, T
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- M Stocking Hall 202
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Angert, E
Doerr, T
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- M Plant Science Building 141
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Angert, E
Doerr, T
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- T Stocking Hall M01
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Angert, E
Doerr, T
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- W Warren Hall B75
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Angert, E
Doerr, T
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- W Stocking Hall M01
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Angert, E
Doerr, T
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- M Warren Hall 101
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Angert, E
Doerr, T
BIOMI 2911
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- F Bradfield Hall 101
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Abou-Kandil, R
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Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMI 2900.
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- MW Wing Hall 108
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Abou-Kandil, R
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- TR Wing Hall 114
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Abou-Kandil, R
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- TR Wing Hall 108
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Abou-Kandil, R
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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- TR Riley-Robb Hall 105
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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- MW Riley-Robb Hall B15
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Hewson, I
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- W Morrison Hall 163
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Hewson, I
BIOMI 3990
Course Description
This course complements the Undergraduate Research Experience program coordinated by the Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease. The goal is to introduce students interested in research ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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- W Kennedy Hall 105
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Hendry, T
Pawlowska, T
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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- MW Fernow Hall G24
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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- MW Fernow Hall G24
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Debbie, D
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- F Fernow Hall G24
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Debbie, D
BIOMI 4140
Course Description
Consideration of the evolutionary biology, physiology, ecology, genetics, and practical potential of important groups of prokaryotes. Topics include prokaryotic phylogeny, the evolution of diverse mechanisms ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MWF Morrison Hall 163
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Zinder, S
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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- 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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- MTWR Moore Laboratory S1108
- Mar 25 - May 17, 2019
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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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- TR Wing Hall 406
- Jan 22 - Feb 21, 2019
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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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- TR Wing Hall 406
- Feb 28 - Mar 28, 2019
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Doerr, T
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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- TR Morrison Hall 342
- Apr 9 - May 4, 2019
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Hewson, I
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: introductory biology course.
BIOMI 7910
Course Description
Reading and presentation by graduate students of current literature in selected areas of modern microbiology. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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- T Wing Hall 406
Instructors
Angert, E
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate students in microbiology.
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)
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- F Wing Hall 401
Instructors
Zinder, S
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Additional Information
Requirement for: graduate students in graduate field of microbiology for first two semesters; third semester optional.
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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- T Riley-Robb Hall B15
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Peters, 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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- R Riley-Robb Hall 125
Instructors
Peters, J
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Additional Information
Requirement for all graduate students in graduate field of microbiology. Open to all who are interested.