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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

  • 16681 BIOG 1044   LEC 001

    • R Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Ogata, E

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 16682 BIOG 1044   LEC 002

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

  •  1483 BIOG 1200   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • 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: Galapagos Curriculum Practicum

  • 20150 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Apr 3 - Apr 10, 2024
    • Lovette, I

      Robinson, B

  • Co-requisite: BIOEE 1780 (Lecture 003, Discussion 221, and Field 801) and WRIT 1430. Enrollment limited to: students in the Biology Scholars Program (BSP).

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Virology: Behind the Scenes

  • 20486 BIOG 1250   SEM 105

    • M Kennedy Hall 103
    • Jan 22 - Mar 12, 2024
    • Lubinski, B

  • 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

  • 20152 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

    • W Uris Hall 254
    • Mar 13 - May 7, 2024
    • Edwards, K

  • 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: Understanding Biodiversity in Nature

  • 20513 BIOG 1250   SEM 103

  • 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: Delving into Research

  • 20514 BIOG 1250   SEM 104

  • 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

  •  1637 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

  • 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.

  •  1638 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1639 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1640 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1641 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1642 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1643 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1644 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1645 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1874 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1646 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1875 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • R Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1647 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1648 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1649 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1676 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1690 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1691 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F Stimson Hall 102
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

  •  1692 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F Stimson Hall 104
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Buchon, N

      Pesciotta, L

      Selvaraj, V

      Soloway, P

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

  •  1771 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

  • Course will change to instructor consent and require a permission code to enroll after first lecture. No admittance after first week. Expected workload for this asynchronous course is 12-16 hours per week in alignment with Cornell's credit hour policy.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1772 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

    • T Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Campbell, D

  • 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. Expected workload for this asynchronous course is 12-16 hours per week in alignment with Cornell's credit hour policy.

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

  •  1650 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

  • 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

  •  1651 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

  •  1652 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

  •  1653 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

  •  1654 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

  •  1655 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

  •  1656 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

  •  1657 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

  •  1658 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

  •  1659 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

  •  1660 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

  •  1661 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

  •  1662 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

  •  1663 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

  •  1664 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

  •  1665 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

  •  1666 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

  •  1667 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

  •  1668 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

  •  1669 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

  •  1670 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

  •  1671 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

  •  1672 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

  •  1768 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

  •  1769 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

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

  •  2022 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • Email the Office of Undergraduate Biology for enrollment information (kll25@cornell.edu)

BIOG 2401

Students will complete readings and view online media on teaching and learning, create and critique lesson plans, and participate in regular discussions with other SGLs. Each week SGLs will reflect on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2179 BIOG 2401   IND 651

    • F
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hutchins, K

      McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Must be accepted as a Biology Scholars Program (BSP) Study Group Leader or Collaborative Learning in Undergraduate Biology (CLUB) Study Group Leader. Contact course instructor for more information.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  2180 BIOG 2401   IND 652

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hutchins, K

      McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Must be accepted as a Biology Scholars Program (BSP) Study Group Leader or Collaborative Learning in Undergraduate Biology (CLUB) Study Group Leader. Contact course instructor for more information.

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

  • 20478 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

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

  •  1998 BIOG 3100   SEM 101

    • R Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • August, A

      Ragin, M

  • 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

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

  • 14188 BIOG 4980   IND 602

    • M Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • 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

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

  • 20477 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff