Plant Biology (PLBIO)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the 2015-2016 Catalog.
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- Schedule of Classes - June 15, 2016 6:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - June 9, 2016 6:15PM EDT
Classes
PLBIO 1130
Course Description
By most accounts, whether theological or scientific, light is fundamental for life. Throughout the living world, there are vital processes, such as photosynthesis and vision that are associated with light. ... 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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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building 114
Instructors
Wayne, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 2301
Course Description
An intensive three-week field course in Latin America over winter break (most years taken in Patagonia) studying local vegetation and flora and the relationship of vegetation to climate, geography and ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Plant Science Building 233
Instructors
Silva, T
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- M Warren Hall 113
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Silva, T
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- T Warren Hall 113
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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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- W Plant Science Building 141
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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 Plant Science Building G37
Instructors
Jantz, K
Silva, T
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- W Kennedy Hall 101
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Jantz, K
Silva, T
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- W Kennedy Hall 103
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Silva, T
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- W Plant Science Building 143
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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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- W Plant Science Building 141
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Silva, T
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- F Warren Hall 137
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Silva, T
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PLBIO 2420
Course Description
How plants function and grow. Examples deal with crop plants or higher plants where possible, though not exclusively. Topics include cell structure and function; plant metabolism, including photosynthesis; ... 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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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Caldwell Hall 100
Instructors
Silva, T
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 2421
Course Description
Experiments exemplify concepts covered in PLBIO 2420Â and offer experience in a variety of biological and biochemical techniques, from the cellular to whole plant level. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one discussion and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Plant Science Building 141
Instructors
Silva, T
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- M Plant Science Building 248
Instructors
Jantz, K
Silva, T
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Regular Academic Session. Choose one discussion and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Plant Science Building 143
Instructors
Silva, T
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- T Plant Science Building 248
Instructors
Silva, T
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Regular Academic Session. Choose one discussion and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Plant Science Building 141
Instructors
Silva, T
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- W Plant Science Building 248
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Silva, T
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PLBIO 2480
Course Description
An introduction to the diversity of vascular plants, including ferns, conifers, flowering plants, and other related groups. Lectures cover the goals and history of plant systematics and classification, ... 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
- MWF Warren Hall B50
Instructors
Davis, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
An introductory course in biology or botany, or permission of instructor. May not be taken for credit after PLBIO 2430.
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- W Mann Library 405
Instructors
Davis, J
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PLBIO 2484
Course Description
Indigenous tribes of the tropics and arid lands of the Americas developed a unique health care system that involved the medical use of a vast array of medicinal plants. In this course, we will explore ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- R Mann Library 413
Instructors
Rodriguez, E
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 2490
Course Description
Biological subjects presented in Hollywood films. Lecture topics include the scientific method, Darwinism, development, paleobiology, animal cloning, genome sequencing, forensic DNA, artificial intelligence, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Warren Hall 150
Instructors
Scanlon, M
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PLBIO 3420
Course Description
Integrated and interdisciplinary study of the processes that contribute to the growth, competition, and reproduction of plants. Topics include, but are not limited to, plant-water relations, membrane properties ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Stocking Hall M01
Instructors
Owens, T
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 3421
Course Description
Experiments exemplify concepts covered in PLBIO 3420Â and offer experience in a variety of biological and biochemical techniques, from the cellular to whole plant level, with emphasis on experimental ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one discussion and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- R Bradfield Hall 110
Instructors
Silva, T
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 3430
Course Description
Introduction to current studies involving recombinant DNA technology and its application to the improvement of plants. Emphasizes genetic transformation methodology, gene expression systems, and strategies ... 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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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building G37
Instructors
Nasrallah, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 3800
Course Description
Covers strategies and methodologies in chemotaxonomy, chemical ecology, and ethnobotany, as they are used in chemical prospecting for new pharmaceuticals. Discusses the biosynthesis and distribution of ... 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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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building G37
Instructors
Aregullin, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 4470
Course Description
Theory and practice of using molecular evidence, particularly DNA sequence data, for addressing diverse systematic and evolutionary questions. Emphasis is on phylogeny reconstruction, particularly in eukaryotic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Kennedy Hall 103
Instructors
Doyle, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BIOEE 1780 and BIOMG 2800 or BIOMG 3300, or BIOMG 3320, or BIOMG 3350 or written permission of instructor.
PLBIO 4480
Course Description
Introduction to evolution, surveying major changes in plants from the origin of life to the present. Emphasizes plant form and function, adaptations to particular ecologic settings, and evolutionary theory ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
Instructors
Crepet, W
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PLBIO 4620
Course Description
Focuses on biochemistry of plant specific processes, with the aim to obtain an integrative overview of plant biochemistry. Examples include processes such as cell wall biochemistry, pigment biosynthesis ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Warren Hall B51
Instructors
Catala, C
Van Wijk, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLBIO 2420 or 3420, or equivalent and BIOBM 3300 or 3310, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
PLBIO 4841
Course Description
This course is broken into three sections focusing on plant anatomy, cell biology, and development. In each section, we will discuss our current understanding of the key concepts, talk about some of the ... 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 Plant Science Building 143
Instructors
Gandolfo Nixon, M
Roeder, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: PLBIO 4831 or BIOMG 2800 or permission of the instructor.
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(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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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.
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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(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Plant Science Building 404
Instructors
Van Wijk, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Requirement for: graduate students doing work in plant biology.
PLBIO 7410
Course Description
Introduction to the research literature in plant molecular and cellular biology through weekly problem sets and discussions. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Plant Science Building G37
Instructors
Jander, G
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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
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(Letter or S/U grades)
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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(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Kessler, A
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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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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)
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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(Letter or S/U grades)
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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(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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Class Number & Section Details
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- 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(Letter or S/U grades)
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- 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(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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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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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Turgeon, R
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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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Scanlon, 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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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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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)
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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)
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- TBA
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Kochian, L
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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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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- 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(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)
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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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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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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(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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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)
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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(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
McCouch, S
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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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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)