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BIONB 1100
Natural History of the Magic Kingdom: Understanding Animal Behavior through Animated Films

Animals are frequently used to tell children's stories, especially in animated cinema. For the most part depictions of animals in classic films such as Lion King, Finding Nemo, or The Land Before Time ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18756 BIONB 1100   LEC 001

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    • MW Corson-Mudd A106
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Sheehan, M

  • 18757 BIONB 1100   DIS 201

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    • F Corson-Mudd W358
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Sheehan, M

  • 18758 BIONB 1100   DIS 202

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    • R Corson-Mudd W358
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Sheehan, M

  • 18815 BIONB 1100   DIS 203

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    • F Corson-Mudd W358
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Sheehan, M

BIONB 1220
FWS: Special Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

The First-Year Writing Seminar is about introducing concepts in neuroscience and behavior and writing extensively about them. Topics vary by section. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: All About Genetics

  • 19209 BIONB 1220   SEM 101

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  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.

BIONB 2220
Neurobiology and Behavior II: Introduction to Neuroscience

An introduction to neuroscience: the structure and function of the nervous system of humans and other animals. Topics include the cellular and molecular basis for cell signaling, the functions of neurons ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 2220

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2033 BIONB 2220   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year of college level biology for majors (comparative physiology and/or cell and developmental biology are recommended) and one year of chemistry.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 2220

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1693 BIONB 2220   LEC 002

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  • Prerequisite: one year of college level biology for majors (comparative physiology and/or cell and developmental biology are recommended) and one year of chemistry.

  •  1745 BIONB 2220   DIS 201

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  •  1806 BIONB 2220   DIS 202

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    • T Uris Hall 438
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Dietz, S

  •  2172 BIONB 2220   DIS 203

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  •  1807 BIONB 2220   DIS 204

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  •  2173 BIONB 2220   DIS 205

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    • W Uris Hall 438
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Dietz, S

  •  1890 BIONB 2220   DIS 206

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    • W Uris Hall 438
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Dietz, S

  •  1808 BIONB 2220   DIS 207

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    • W Uris Hall 438
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Dietz, S

  •  1930 BIONB 2220   DIS 208

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  •  2012 BIONB 2220   DIS 209

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    • R Uris Hall 438
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Dietz, S

  •  2032 BIONB 2220   DIS 210

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    • R Uris Hall 438
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Dietz, S

BIONB 3215
Gender and the Brain

Why are boys more likely than girls to be diagnosed with autism, and why are women more likely than men to be diagnosed with depression? Are there different "gay" and "straight" brains? And how does brain ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FGSS 3210, LGBT 3210

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1919 BIONB 3215   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220, BIOMG 3320, FGSS 2010, LGBT 2290 or permission of instructor. For NBB concentration: this course may be used toward the additional 7 credit requirement, but does not qualify as an advanced course. If a student enrolls in a non-CALS section of a cross-listed course, it will not automatically be counted as CALS credits in their degree progress. However, we can still give them CALS credit for the class, they just need to ask us to code it.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIONB 3280
Biopsychology of Learning and Memory

Surveys the approaches that have been or are currently being used in order to understand the biological bases for learning and memory. Topics include invertebrate, "simple system" approaches, avian song ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 3320

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20026 BIONB 3280   LEC 001

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    • MWF Uris Hall 262
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Devoogd, T

BIONB 3690
Chemical Ecology

Why are chilies so spicy? This course examines the chemical basis of interactions between species and is intended for students with a basic knowledge of chemistry and biology. Focuses on the ecology and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 3690, ENTOM 3690

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1138 BIONB 3690   LEC 001

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    • MWF Corson-Mudd A106
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Kessler, A

      Raguso, R

      Thaler, J

  • Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course and one semester introductory chemistry for majors or nonmajors or equivalents, or permission of instructor.

BIONB 4140
Principles of Pharmacology

Undergraduate course surveying system- and organ-related aspects of pharmacology. Topics include mechanisms of drug action; drug disposition; pharmacokinetics; autonomic pharmacology; pharmacology ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOAP 4140, BIOMS 4140

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1804 BIONB 4140   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisites: Animal Physiology (BIOAP 3110) or Human Anatomy and Physiology (NS 3410).

BIONB 4200
Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior

Courses on selected topics in neurobiology and behavior; can include lecture and seminar courses. Topics vary by section; see Class Roster. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: What Is Intelligence?

  •  2174 BIONB 4200   LEC 003

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIONB 4260
Animal Communication

Communication is the "glue" that holds societies together. This course examines how and why animals communicate. Topics include the role of the environment in shaping animal signals, whether animals tell ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16923 BIONB 4260   LEC 001

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    • TR Corson-Mudd A106
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Webster, M

  • Prerequisites: BIONB 2210. Discussion TBA.

  • 16924 BIONB 4260   DIS 201

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    • R Corson-Mudd W364
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Webster, M

  • 16925 BIONB 4260   DIS 202

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    • F Corson-Mudd W364
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Webster, M

  • 16926 BIONB 4260   DIS 203

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    • F Corson-Mudd W364
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Webster, M

BIONB 4300
Experimental Molecular Neurobiology

Experiments include PCR, western blots, RNAi, antibody staining, optogenetics, calcium imaging of neurons and behavioral assays. Students will also construct their own epifluoresence microscope. Experiments ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion, one laboratory, and one research.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17423 BIONB 4300   DIS 201

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    • R Wing Hall 302
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Deitcher, D

  • Thursday discussion section time will be arranged to accommodate student schedules after the course is underway.

  •  1800 BIONB 4300   LAB 401

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    • T Wing Hall 302
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Deitcher, D

  • The lab is open until 5:00 pm for additional work.

  • 18529 BIONB 4300   RSC 701

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    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Deitcher, D

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    At least 4 hours of additional research/lab work is expected per week.

BIONB 4330
Topics in Cognitive Science

A seminar series examining current and classical ideas in human sciences and the humanities.  Themes vary from semester to semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4310, PSYCH 4320

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2126 BIONB 4330   SEM 101

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    • M Uris Hall 498
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Edelman, S

BIONB 4460
Plant Behavior and Biotic Interactions, Lecture

How do plants respond to antagonists, such as herbivores and pathogens? What are the checks and balances that keep mutualist organisms in their tight interactions? How are symbioses organized on molecular, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4460, PLSCI 4460

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18750 BIONB 4460   LEC 001

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BIONB 4461
Plant Behavior and Biotic Interactions, Laboratory

Laboratory course covering topics presented in BIOEE 4460/BIONB 4460/PLSCI 4460. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4461, PLSCI 4461

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 16949 BIONB 4461   LAB 401

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    • M Corson-Mudd A409
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Kessler, A

      Raguso, R

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4461, PLSCI 4461

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 16947 BIONB 4461   LAB 402

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    • F Corson-Mudd A409
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Kessler, A

      Raguso, R

BIONB 4560
Neural Control of Food Intake and Energy Metabolism

Food intake is a complex behavior that is strictly regulated by sensory, homeostatic, and hedonic neural circuits, which balance energy intake with energy expenditure. An integrated system of external ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19358 BIONB 4560   LEC 001

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    • TR Corson-Mudd W358
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Yapici, N

  • Prerequisites: BIONB 2210 and BIONB 2220

BIONB 4750
Sleep - Evolution and Neural Basis

This class examines the neural circuits that regulate sleep and how sleep changes or preserves across different species. It will help students to extract critical information from research literature regarding ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 19408 BIONB 4750   LEC 001

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    • MW Corson-Mudd W364
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Gonzalez, A

  • Prerequisites: BioNB 2220

BIONB 4910
Principles of Neurophysiology

Laboratory-oriented course designed to teach the concepts and tools of cellular neurophysiology through hands-on experience with extracellular and intracellular electrophysiological techniques, and computer ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •  1411 BIONB 4910   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or permission of instructor.

  •  1412 BIONB 4910   LAB 401

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  •  1413 BIONB 4910   LAB 402

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  • Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or permission of instructor.

  •  2125 BIONB 4910   LAB 403

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BIONB 4980
Teaching Experience

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

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

BIONB 5910
Principles of Neurophysiology

Laboratory-oriented course designed to teach the concepts and tools of cellular neurophysiology through hands-on experience with extracellular and intracellular electrophysiological techniques, and computer ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •  2199 BIONB 5910   LEC 001

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  2200 BIONB 5910   LAB 401

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  2201 BIONB 5910   LAB 402

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  2202 BIONB 5910   LAB 403

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BIONB 7201
Research Design in the Study of Animal Social Behavior

A weekly journal club-style discussion. Graduate students may be expected to present a summary of their research or a summary of research in the literature related to their thesis once per year. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1414 BIONB 7201   SEM 101

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  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

BIONB 7202
Topics in Neural Basis of Behavior

A weekly journal club-style discussion. Graduate students may be expected to present a summary of their research or a summary of research in the literature related to their thesis once per year. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1415 BIONB 7202   SEM 101

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    • F Corson-Mudd A305
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fetcho, J

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

BIONB 7640
Plant-Insect Interactions Seminar

Group intensive study of current research in plant-insect interactions. Topics vary from semester to semester but include chemical defense, coevolution, insect community structure, population regulation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 7640, ENTOM 7640

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1681 BIONB 7640   SEM 101

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  • Permission of instructor required for undergraduate students. May be repeated for credit.