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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

BIOG 1044

This course reviews material presented in BIOG 1440 and provides problem-solving strategies and additional practice with material. BIOG 1044 support is recommended for students who want to maximize their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2779 BIOG 1044   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2780 BIOG 1044   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1191

This course enables students to apply fundamental knowledge of general biology for higher level learning and critical thinking relating to human biology. The course will provide a basic understanding of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20685 BIOG 1191   LEC 050

    • TSu Qatar
    • Jan 9 - Apr 21, 2022
    • Staff

    • M Qatar
    • Jan 9 - Apr 21, 2022
  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Offered in Doha, Qatar at Weill Cornell Medical College.

  • 20686 BIOG 1191   LAB 450

    • W Qatar
    • Jan 9 - Apr 21, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Offered in Doha, Qatar at Weill Cornell Medical College.

BIOG 1200

This course is designed to help freshman biological sciences majors make the transition to Cornell's science courses, give exposure to career options in research and medicine, provide opportunities to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1622 BIOG 1200   SEM 101

    • W Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • McCaffrey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment is limited to: members of the Biology Scholars Program.

BIOG 1250

A first-year seminar that provides an opportunity for students to participate in a small group, interactive course with a biologist. Students will develop critical thinking skills by exploring topics in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Foundations in Biology Research Design

  • 19995 BIOG 1250   SEM 103

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Reputation (Viruses’ Version)

  • 20622 BIOG 1250   SEM 105

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Discovering Disease

  • 20623 BIOG 1250   SEM 106

    • T Warren Hall 137
    • Jan 24 - Mar 15, 2022
    • Holmes, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Sewage and Public Health Implications

  • 19888 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Molecular Machines of Our Cells

  • 19987 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: All about RNA

  • 20357 BIOG 1250   SEM 104

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Pharmaceutical Science Intro

  • 20628 BIOG 1250   SEM 107

    • W Warren Hall 137
    • Mar 16 - May 10, 2022
    • Edwards, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Cutting Through the Noise

  • 20629 BIOG 1250   SEM 108

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://biology.cornell.edu/academics/bio-1250-seminars/

BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for freshman and sophomore biological sciences majors and other students majoring in life sciences. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1797 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

    • MW Uris Hall G01
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Biological Science majors taking this course are required to take a letter grade. This class will be changed to instructor consent on the first day of this class. If this class is full, attend the first lecture and the section you would like to enroll in, you must fill out an add form indicating 3 section choices that will work with your schedule. If there is an opening you will be sent a permission code to add the class.

  •  1798 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1799 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1800 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1801 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1802 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1803 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1804 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1805 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2251 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1806 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2252 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1807 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1808 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1809 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1836 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1852 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1853 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1854 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1445

The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological organisms (animals, plants, microbes) perform common physiological functions. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1950 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

    • T Stocking Hall 146
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course will change to instructor consent and require a permission code to enroll after first lecture. No admittance after first week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1951 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

    • T Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Alternate section for those with T 10:10-11:00AM class conflict. Contact biog1445@cornell.edu for consent to enroll. No admittance after first week.

BIOG 1500

Designed for biological sciences majors to provide lab experience with emphasis on processes of scientific investigations and to promote communication, literacy and collaboration in science. Students gain ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1810 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. We do not offer a wait list, no exceptions. Other course related questions please contact: biolabs@cornell.edu

  •  1811 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1812 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1813 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1814 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1815 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1816 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1817 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1818 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1819 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1820 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1821 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1822 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1823 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1824 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1825 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1826 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1827 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1828 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1829 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1830 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1831 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1832 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1947 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1948 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 2000

Registration device for students who want to take only a portion of a regular biological sciences course-for example, only the lectures or only the laboratory in a course that includes both. Only students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2541 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 2401

This course is a continuation of the teachings in BioG 2400. Students will complete readings and view online media on teaching and learning, create and critique lesson plans, and participate in regular ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 17443 BIOG 2401   TA 651

    • F
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • McCaffrey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Must be accepted as a Biology Scholars Program (BSP) Study Group Leader

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 17444 BIOG 2401   TA 652

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • McCaffrey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Must be accepted as a Biology Scholars Program (BSP) Study Group Leader

BIOG 2990

Any Cornell faculty member whose research field is biological in nature may serve as a supervisor for this course. Non-Cornell supervisors are not acceptable. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13268 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an independent research form available online at https://biology.cornell.edu/research/research-credit-biog-29904990/.

BIOG 3000

This course is offered to students studying at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. Advanced Lab provides an introduction to some key concepts integral to the study of medicine. The course affords students an ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2372 BIOG 3000   LAB 401

    • TBA Qatar
    • Jan 9 - Apr 21, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Qatar. Prerequisites: BIOG 1101, BIOG 1102

BIOG 3100

This course is for students in the HHMI-Cornell Research Transfer (CURT) program, and will introduce HHMI-CURT Scholars to faculty research, include scholar presentations, and serve as a forum for HHMI-CURT ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2488 BIOG 3100   SEM 101

    • R Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • August, A

      Ragin, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This course is for students in the HHMI-Cornell Research Transfer (CURT) program.

BIOG 4970

This course is designed for a student to study a problem or topic not covered in a regular course or undertake tutorial study of an independent nature in an area of interest in Biology, under the supervision ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 15705 BIOG 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies 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.

BIOG 4980

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. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14922 BIOG 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  • 15245 BIOG 4980   IND 602

    • M Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    TAs work an additional 6 hours per week in Study Center. Application form: http://www.biog1445.org/forms/ta.html.

BIOG 4990

For students with previous undergraduate experience conducting biological research at Cornell. Students enrolled for this credit should be doing independent work on their own project. Applications available ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14923 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Prerequisite: one semester of BIOG 2990 or equivalent or permission of instructor and Office of Undergraduate Biology. Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an independent research form available online at https://biology.cornell.edu/research/research-credit-biog-29904990/.