BEE 7000

Orientation to Graduate Study

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course is intended to introduce students to graduate school in Biological and Environmental Engineering. It is intended for first year graduate students although others may find it helpful. It consists of a seminar series and series of classes introducing students to such topics as: how to write a research proposal, how to give a scientific talk, how to get the most out of Cornell resources and time management.

Enrollment Information REF-F25 Enrollment limited to: new graduate students in BEE. Required for new MS/PhD graduate students in BEE. MEng/MPS students may attend for audit.

Last 3 terms offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes REF-FA25

• Students will learn the skills to write a research proposal.
• Students will employ the necessary skills to succeed in graduate school.

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