Plant Biology (PLBIO)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the 2015-2016 Catalog.
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Classes
PLBIO 1560
Course Description
Students in the plant sciences often struggle to see the relevance of material they learn in general chemistry to plant biology. The goal of this course is to bridge that gap. Using both active learning ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Plant Science Building G37
Instructors
Owens, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: concurrent registration in CHEM 1560
PLBIO 2070
Course Description
Students in the plant sciences often struggle to see the relevance of material they learn in general chemistry to plant biology. The goal of this course is to bridge that gap. Using both active learning ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Warren Hall 150
Instructors
Owens, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: concurrent registration in CHEM 2070
PLBIO 2210
Course Description
This course is an introduction to two aspects of ethnomedicine/ethnohealth: (1) the study of biology of health disparities like diabetes, cancer, and infectious diseases in Latinos/as, African Americans ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Warren Hall 175
Instructors
Aregullin, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: previous course work in biology and sociology and health or a related area or permission of instructor.
PLBIO 2300
Course Description
Plants are distributed across the globe in distinctive vegetation types, and have a close association with local and global climate. This course discusses factors determining vegetation structure, plant ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Plant Science Building 143
Instructors
Nixon, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 2410
Course Description
Introduction to plant diversity, ecology, structure, reproduction, and evolution, with an emphasis on the flowering plants and the history of life on earth. Laboratory and lectures are integrated to provide ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building 233
Instructors
Niklas, K
Silva, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Two field trips are required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Plant Science Building 107
Instructors
Niklas, K
Silva, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Plant Science Building 107
Instructors
Niklas, K
Silva, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Plant Science Building 107
Instructors
Niklas, K
Silva, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Plant Science Building 107
Instructors
Niklas, K
Silva, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 2470
Course Description
The course explores the economic and agricultural importance of plants to people. Topics include the roles of plants as sources of food, shelter, fiber, and medicines, as well as the cultural and historical ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Mann Library 405
Instructors
Luckow, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Mann Library 405
Instructors
Luckow, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Mann Library 405
Instructors
Luckow, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 3450
Course Description
Descriptive course with equal emphasis on development and mature structure. Lecture, laboratory, and reading are integrated in a study guide. The laboratory offers the opportunity to develop the practical ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Mann Library 405
Instructors
Gandolfo Nixon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: An introductory course in Biology or Botany, or permission of instructor. May not be taken for credit after BIOPL 3470.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Mann Library 405
Instructors
Gandolfo Nixon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 4220
Course Description
Introduction to plant development, studying the mechanisms of development and signaling at the molecular genetic levels. view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Plant Science Building 143
- Aug 26 - Sep 21, 2015
Instructors
Hua, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: course work in molecular biology (e.g., BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3310/BIOMG 3320, or BIOMG 3330), genetics (e.g., BIOMG 2800), or permission of instructor. Course will meet for 12 class meetings.
PLBIO 4440
Course Description
Uses evidence from microscopy, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to try to unravel the mystery of the living cell. Studies the dynamics of protoplasm, membranes, and the various organelles. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Plant Science Building G37
Instructors
Wayne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one year introductory biology or permission of instructor.
PLBIO 4831
Course Description
Introductory module that provides a broad overview of molecular biology concepts relevant to the plant sciences. Serves as a prerequisite to other modules in the BIOPL 483X (fall) and BIOPL 482X (spring) ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 4831
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Plant Science Building 143
Instructors
Doyle, J
Hua, J
Owens, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800 and BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3320, or equivalents. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 3310.
PLBIO 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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Arts students may not count this course toward graduation but may, upon petition (one time only) to their class dean, carry fewer than 12 other credits and remain in good standing. This would affect Dean's List eligibility but not eligibility for graduating with distinction. 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.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PLBIO 6410
Course Description
Includes selected experiments on gene expression, biolistic transformation, confocal microscopy, laser capture microdissection, microarray analysis, genetic mapping and mutant analysis, transposon tagging, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOMG 6410
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Emerson Hall G34
Instructors
Bogdanove, A
Hanson, M
Jander, G
Nixon, K
Pawlowski, W
Richards, E
Rose, J
Van Wijk, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800 or equivalent, BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350 or BIOMG 3310 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PLBIO 6470
Course Description
Discussions led by staff, visitors, and students on topics of current importance to systematic biology. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
PLBIO 7400
Course Description
Lectures on current research in plant biology, presented by visitors and staff. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Sat - Unsat Exclusively(SUI))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Plant Science Building 404
- Oct 9 - Dec 4, 2015
Instructors
Van Wijk, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Requirement for: graduate students doing work in plant biology.
PLBIO 7420
Course Description
Students in this class read and discuss recently published papers in plant molecular biology. A faculty member from the Plant Biology section in the School of Integrated Plant Sciences will assign the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Plant Science Building 141
Instructors
Owens, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 7430
Course Description
Introduction for graduate students to the research being conducted by Cornell faculty in the Plant Cell and Molecular Biology Program. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Bradfield Hall 110
Instructors
Hua, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: graduate students or written permission from member of Plant Cell and Molecular Biology Program or from coordinator for undergraduates.
PLBIO 7440
Course Description
After the first year, each student presents one seminar per year on his or her thesis research and then meets with the thesis committee members for evaluation. First-year students only attend the seminar ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Plant Science Building 404
- Oct 8 - Dec 4, 2015
Instructors
Davis, J
Doyle, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to and required for: second-, third-, and fourth-year graduate students in Plant Biology.
PLBIO 7490
Course Description
Intended for graduate students in Plant Biology who are working with faculty members on an individual basis towards a PhD thesis. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Van Wijk, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Nasrallah, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Pawlowski, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Richards, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Brutnell, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Giovannoni, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Harrison, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Vatamaniuk, O
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Nasrallah, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Gandolfo Nixon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students who are working with faculty members on an individual basis. Sign into your faculty members section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)