Biology: General Courses (BIOG)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

BIOG 1045

Supplemental support for students who want to enhance their learning skills and maximize their understanding of BIOG 1445 - Introduction to Comparative Physiology, Individualized Instruction. Weekly meetings ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  4741 BIOG 1045   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1200

This course is designed to help freshman biology majors make the transition to Cornell's science courses, give exposure to career options in research and medicine, provide opportunities to meet and network ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  •  3380 BIOG 1200   SEM 101

    • W Stimson Hall G01
    • Jan 21, 2015
    • McCaffrey, J

      Sparks, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment is limited to: members of the biology scholoars program.

BIOG 1250

A first-year seminar designed for students with a strong interest in research. Students will interact with faculty while learning to read and evaluate scientific publications on current biological topics. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • Topic: Become a Wikipedian in Bio

  • 17796 BIOG 1250   SEM 102

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • Topic: Infectious Diseases

  • 17795 BIOG 1250   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • Topic: Pathogen Detection

  • 17797 BIOG 1250   SEM 103

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for freshman and sophomore biology majors. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism with comparisons among animals, plants and microbes. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4015 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Biological Science majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Enroll through LEC and then choose your section. If you have questions concerning enrollment in this course please email slf42@cornell.edu. I will add you to the waitlist. Please send me in order of preference 3 section days and times that will work with your schedule. Continue to watch for an opening until Friday, November 14. On January 12, 2015, this course will be changed to instructor consent, this will require a permission code to enroll in this course. I will notify you if we can accommodate your request.

  •  4016 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4017 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4018 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4019 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4020 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4021 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4022 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4023 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4024 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4025 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4026 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4027 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4028 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4029 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4076 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4193 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4194 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4195 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1445

Designed primarily for freshman and sophomore biology majors who desire an introduction to concepts of physiology. The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological organisms (animals, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4671 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course will change to instructor consent and require a permission code to enroll after first lecture. No admittance after first week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4672 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Alternate section for those with T 9:05-9:55AM course conflict. Contact course at biog1445@cornell.edu for consent to enroll. No admittance after first week.

BIOG 1500

Designed for biology majors to provide lab experience with emphasis on processes of scientific investigations and to promote communication, literacy and collaboration in science. Students gain expertise ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4030 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. First day of lecture is Tuesday 01/27/15.

  •  4031 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/27/15.

  •  4032 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/27/15.

  •  4033 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/27/15.

  •  4034 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/27/15.

  •  4035 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/27/15.

  •  4036 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/28/15.

  •  4037 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/28/15.

  •  4038 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/28/15.

  •  4039 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/28/15.

  •  4040 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/28/15.

  •  4041 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/28/15.

  •  4042 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/28/15.

  •  4043 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/28/15.

  •  4044 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/28/15.

  •  4045 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/28/15.

  •  4046 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/29/15.

  •  4047 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/29/15.

  •  4048 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/29/15.

  •  4050 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/29/15.

  •  4051 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/29/15.

  •  4052 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/29/15.

  •  4662 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/29/15.

  •  4663 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    If you are 10 minutes late for your lab section you will forfeit your lab spot. First lab will be 1/29/15.

BIOG 2000

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Intro to Neurobiology

  •  2576 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Hoy, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Written permission from Office of Undergraduate Biology, required. Students must register in 216 Stimson Hall.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Microbial Lab in Genetics

  •  4560 BIOG 2000   LEC 006

    • TBA
    • Nero, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: BIOMG 3350

  • 18481 BIOG 2000   LEC 007

    • TBA
    • Fromme, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Spring Field Ornithology

  • 18594 BIOG 2000   LEC 008

    • TBA
    • Lovette, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 2990

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/UnSat

  •  2577 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an independent study form available online at http://biology.cornell.edu/forms-and-docs.

BIOG 4980

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
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2578 BIOG 4980   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent. Students must register using individual study form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

BIOG 4990

For students with previous undergraduate experience conducting biological research. Students enrolled for this credit continue to be supervised, as in 2990, but work more independently, often on their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2579 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one semester of BIOG 2990 or equivalent or permission of instructor and Office of Undergraduate Biology. Register for course by filling out the online enrollment form at http://biology.cornell.edu/forms-and-docs