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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

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 S/U NoAud

  •  2230 BIOG 1044   DIS 201

    • R Ives Hall 112
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2231 BIOG 1044   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1200

This course is designed to help first-year 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

  •  1490 BIOG 1200   SEM 101

    • W Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • 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: Fight or flight: the stress response

  • 19001 BIOG 1250   SEM 103

    • R Uris Hall 254
    • Jan 23 - Mar 14, 2023
    • Houtz, J

      Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Foundations in Biology Research Design

  • 19653 BIOG 1250   SEM 106

    • M Uris Hall 302
    • Jan 23 - Mar 14, 2023
    • Anannya, O

      August, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: How immunity happens

  • 19753 BIOG 1250   SEM 108

    • R Uris Hall 498
    • Jan 23 - Mar 14, 2023
    • Veazey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Pharmaceutical Science Intro

  • 18997 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Current challenges in biodiversity conservation

  • 19246 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 - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Molecular Machines of Our Cells

  • 19654 BIOG 1250   SEM 107

    • M Kennedy Hall 103
    • Mar 15 - May 9, 2023
    • Anannya, O

      August, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Microbiology Myths and Legends

  • 19896 BIOG 1250   SEM 109

    • F Uris Hall 302
    • Mar 15 - May 9, 2023
    • Fieweger, R

      Roszkowski, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: How immunity happens

  • 20108 BIOG 1250   SEM 110

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar

BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for first-year 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

  •  1649 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

    • MW Uris Hall G01
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • 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.

  •  1650 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1651 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1652 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1653 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1654 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1655 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1656 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1657 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1902 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1658 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1903 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1659 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1660 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1661 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1688 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1703 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1704 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Buchon, N

      Gilbert, C

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1705 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • 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

  •  1792 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

  • 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

  •  1793 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

    • T Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • 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 GradeNoAud

  •  1662 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

  •  1663 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1664 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1665 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1666 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1667 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1668 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1669 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1670 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1671 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1672 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1673 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1674 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1675 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1676 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1677 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1678 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1679 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1680 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1681 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1682 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1683 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1684 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1789 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1790 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1990

This course is open to first-year Cornell students in the Biological Sciences major and will involve activities and seminars designed to support students who want to engage in undergraduate research. Students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 18502 BIOG 1990   SEM 101

    • F Morrison Hall 334
    • Jan 23 - Mar 17, 2023
    • Nicholson, L

      Schoenle, L

  • 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

  •  2093 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Email the Office of Undergraduate Biology for enrollment information (kll25@cornell.edu)

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

  •  2306 BIOG 2401   TA 651

    • F
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2307 BIOG 2401   TA 652

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

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

BIOG 2990

Intended for students who are new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in BIOG 2990 may be reading scientific literature, learning research techniques, or assisting with ongoing research. The faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12373 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Staff

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

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

  •  2059 BIOG 3100   SEM 101

    • R Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • 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

  • 20026 BIOG 4970   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Hein, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 20119 BIOG 4970   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • O'Brien, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  • 14284 BIOG 4980   IND 602

    • M Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • 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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

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. Any Cornell faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13974 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • 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://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/research-internships/research-credit