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BIOG 1044
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- R Stimson Hall G01
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ogata, E
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- F Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ogata, E
BIOG 1200
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
BIOG 1250
Course Description
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
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Galapagos Curriculum Practicum
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Goldwin Smith Hall 162
- Jan 22 - Mar 12, 2024
Instructors
Lovette, I
Robinson, B
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- Apr 3 - Apr 10, 2024
Instructors
Lovette, I
Robinson, B
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Additional Information
Co-requisite: BIOEE 1780 (Lecture 003, Discussion 221, and Field 801) and WRIT 1430. Enrollment limited to: students in the Biology Scholars Program (BSP).
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Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Virology: Behind the Scenes
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Kennedy Hall 103
- Jan 22 - Mar 12, 2024
Instructors
Lubinski, B
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Additional Information
BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Pharmaceutical Science Intro
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Uris Hall 254
- Mar 13 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Edwards, K
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Additional Information
BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Understanding Biodiversity in Nature
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Morrison Hall 334
- Mar 13 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Aguirre, B
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Additional Information
BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Delving into Research
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Caldwell Hall 250
- Mar 13 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Farricker, M
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Additional Information
BIOG 1250 descriptions can be found by using the following link. https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-program/biology-seminar
BIOG 1440
Course Description
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
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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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Additional Information
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.
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- R Stimson Hall 102
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- R Stimson Hall 104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- R Stimson Hall 102
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- R Stimson Hall 104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- R Stimson Hall 102
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- R Stimson Hall 104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- R Stimson Hall 102
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- R Stimson Hall 104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- R Stimson Hall 102
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- R Stimson Hall 104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- R Stimson Hall 102
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- F Stimson Hall 104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- F Stimson Hall 102
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- F Stimson Hall 104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- F Stimson Hall 102
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- F Stimson Hall 104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- F Stimson Hall 102
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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- F Stimson Hall 104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Buchon, N
Pesciotta, L
Selvaraj, V
Soloway, P
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BIOG 1445
Course Description
The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological organisms (animals, plants, microbes) perform common physiological functions. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Campbell, D
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Additional Information
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.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Stimson Hall G01
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Campbell, D
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Additional Information
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.
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BIOG 1500
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Statler Hall 185-Aud
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
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
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- T Comstock Hall-Academic II 1104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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- T Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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- T Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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- T Comstock Hall-Academic II 1116
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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- T Comstock Hall-Academic II 1120
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1116
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1120
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1120
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1104
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1108
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1112
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1116
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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- R Comstock Hall-Academic II 1120
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
BIOG 2000
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BIOG 2401
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Hutchins, K
McCaffrey, J
Nicholson, L
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Additional Information
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.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Hutchins, K
McCaffrey, J
Nicholson, L
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Additional Information
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
Course Description
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
BIOG 3100
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Meeting Pattern
- R Kennedy Hall 101
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
August, A
Ragin, M
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Additional Information
This course is for students in the HHMI-Cornell Research Transfer (CURT) program.
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BIOG 4970
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Aquadro, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Permission of instructor is required. Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a Permission Code.
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BIOG 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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Stimson Hall G01
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Campbell, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
TAs work an additional 6 hours per week in Study Center. Application form: http://www.biog1445.org/forms/ta.html.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Soloway, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Permission of instructor is required. Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a Permission Code.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Permission of instructor is required. Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a Permission Code.
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BIOG 4990
Course Description
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