Plant Biology (PLBIO)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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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(Letter grades only)
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- T Plant Science Building 143
Instructors
Owens, T
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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(Letter grades only)
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- T Plant Science Building 143
Instructors
Owens, T
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: concurrent registration in CHEM 2070. To enroll, contact Tom Owens (tgo2).
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PLBIO 2400
Course Description
Focuses on helping individuals understand how scientific information relates to the issues they face as citizens, in management decision making, and in public policy. To what extent should genetic engineering ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
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Silva, T
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- M Plant Science Building 141
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Silva, T
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- T Stocking Hall 202
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Silva, T
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- W Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
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Silva, T
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- W Plant Science Building 141
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Silva, T
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- W Warren Hall 113
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Silva, T
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- F Warren Hall 137
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Silva, T
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- T Warren Hall 150
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Silva, T
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- W Malott Hall 224
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Silva, T
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- W Kennedy Hall 103
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Silva, T
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- W Warren Hall 138
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Silva, T
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- M Plant Science Building G37
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Silva, T
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- W Plant Science Building G37
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Silva, T
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- F Plant Science Building 141
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Silva, T
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- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
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Silva, T
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- W Kennedy Hall 105
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Silva, T
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- W Stocking Hall 201
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Silva, T
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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(Letter grades only)
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- TR Caldwell Hall 100
Instructors
Niklas, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Two field trips are required.
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- F Plant Science Building 107
Instructors
Niklas, K
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- T Plant Science Building 107
Instructors
Niklas, K
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- W Plant Science Building 107
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Niklas, K
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- R Plant Science Building 107
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Niklas, K
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PLBIO 3100
Course Description
Plants have been a source of medicinal agents for thousands of years and a remarkable number of modern drugs have been isolated or derived from plants. In this course, we will explore the mechanisms of ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Plant Science Building 141
Instructors
Friso, G
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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(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Mann Library 405
Instructors
Gandolfo Nixon, M
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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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- W Mann Library 405
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Gandolfo Nixon, M
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PLBIO 4220
Course Description
A comparative analysis of the developmental-genetic mechanisms contributing to the evolution of plant morphological structure and diversity. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Plant Science Building 141
Instructors
Roeder, A
Scanlon, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: Genetics (BIOMG 2800) or Plant Genetics series (PLBRG 2250 and PLBRG 3250), Introductory Plant Biodiversity and Evolution (PLBIO 2410) or permission of instructors.
PLBIO 4500
Course Description
Students learn the relationship between reality and the image using philosophy, mathematics, and physical theory. Next they apply these tools theoretically and in practice to understand and become experts ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Plant Science Building 248
Instructors
Wayne, R
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- R Plant Science Building 248
Instructors
Staff
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PLBIO 4831
Course Description
This course is the first of a two-semester sequence (with PLBIO 4841) which together provide a broad overview of concepts related to the study of plant molecular biology. It is intended to bring first-year ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWF Warren Hall 137
Instructors
Doyle, J
Hua, J
Van Wijk, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLBRG 2250 and PLBRG 3250, or BIOMG 2800; BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350.
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(Letter grades only)
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- T Plant Science Building 102
Instructors
Hua, J
- R Plant Science Building 102
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PLBIO 6560
Course Description
Series of selected topics to provide a background in plant evolution, paleobotanical literature, and evolutionary theory. Among the topics discussed are the origin of a terrestrial flora, the evolution ... view course details
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(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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- F Plant Science Building 404
Instructors
Roeder, A
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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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Section Topic
Topic: Plant Comparative and Evolutionary Genomics
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- M Mann Library 413
Instructors
Li, F
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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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- W
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Scanlon, M
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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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- R Plant Science Building 404
Instructors
Davis, J
Doyle, J
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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(Letter or S/U grades)
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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(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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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(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
Instructors
Pawlowski, W
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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(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
Instructors
Richards, E
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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(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
Instructors
Brutnell, T
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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(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- 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(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
Instructors
Harrison, M
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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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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- 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(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- 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(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- 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(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
Instructors
Pineros, 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 member's section.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)