Plant Biology (PLBIO)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

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PLBIO 1130
Light and Life: The Relationship between Light and Life in the Natural World

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3995 PLBIO 1130   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLBIO 2100
Medical Ethnobotany

Plants have always played a key role in the history of life on Earth and have served as medicinal agents in all societies since prehistoric times. Medical Ethnobotany is the study of medicinal plants used ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4167 PLBIO 2100   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLBIO 2302
Vegetational Analysis of the Patagonian Region

This is a 7-week spring semester reflective lecture class following the winter session field course, PLBIO 2301. Students will write a reflection and give an oral presentation; assemble and analyze field ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 14544 PLBIO 2302   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - Mar 9, 2019

    • Nixon, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisites: PLBIO 2300, PLBIO 2301 and a general biology course.

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PLBIO 2440
Evolutionary Plant Biology

This course provides a comprehensive overview of evolution with an emphasis on plants as excellent exemplars for understanding evolutionary theory and the interpretation of data pertaining to evolution. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4093 PLBIO 2440   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLBIO 2480
Vascular Plant Systematics

An introduction to the goals and methods of plant systematics, and a survey of the diversity of vascular plants, including ferns, conifers, flowering plants, and related groups. Lectures cover ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3926 PLBIO 2480   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: PLBIO 2410 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

  •  3927 PLBIO 2480   LAB 401

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    • Davis, J

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  •  4427 PLBIO 2480   LAB 402

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    • Davis, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLBIO 2490
Hollywood Biology: Science in Cinema

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3880 PLBIO 2490   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

PLBIO 3420
Plant Physiology, Lectures

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  3883 PLBIO 3420   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLBIO 3421
Plant Physiology, Laboratory

Experiments exemplify concepts covered in PLBIO 3420 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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  3924 PLBIO 3421   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3925 PLBIO 3421   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4152 PLBIO 3421   DIS 202

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4150 PLBIO 3421   LAB 402

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  4153 PLBIO 3421   DIS 203

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4151 PLBIO 3421   LAB 403

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLBIO 3430
Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of Plants

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3884 PLBIO 3430   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLBIO 3431
Laboratory in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of Plants

Companion to PLBIO 3430 with laboratory activities that focus on the practice of plant biotechnology. Students construct transgenes using recombinant DNA methods, transfer genes to plants by a variety ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16139 PLBIO 3431   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite or recommended corequisite: PLBIO 3430 or permission of instructor.

PLBIO 3801
Plant Biotechnology and Society

This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Society is facing growing challenges ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 14641 PLBIO 3801   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught in Shanghai, China. This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Program application information can be found on this site: https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/CALSIEP/CALS+International+Exchange+Program .

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  • 14642 PLBIO 3801   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught in Shanghai, China. This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Program application information can be found on this site: https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/CALSIEP/CALS+International+Exchange+Program .

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PLBIO 4000
Concepts and Techniques in Computational Biology

This course is geared towards graduate students and advanced biology undergraduates seeking a better understanding of computational biology. Lectures will be a combination of presentations, paper discussions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLBIO 6000

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16178 PLBIO 4000   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16179 PLBIO 4000   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLBIO 4400
Phylogenetic Systematics

Basic and advanced theory and methods of phylogenetic analysis. Introduces students to cladistic analysis using parsimony and gain experience with computer-aided analysis of taxonomic data, including both ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16176 PLBIO 4400   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16177 PLBIO 4400   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLBIO 4620
Plant Biochemistry

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3932 PLBIO 4620   LEC 001

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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
Plant Form and Function: Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Development

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3975 PLBIO 4841   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: PLBIO 4831 or BIOMG 2800, or PLBRG 2250 and PLBRG 3250, or permission of instructor.

PLBIO 6000
Concepts and Techniques in Computational Biology

This course is geared towards graduate students and advanced biology undergraduates seeking a better understanding of computational biology. Lectures will be a combination of presentations, paper discussions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLBIO 4000

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16180 PLBIO 6000   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16181 PLBIO 6000   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLBIO 6470
Systematic Biology Journal Club

Discussions led by staff, visitors, and students on topics of current importance to systematic biology. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3977 PLBIO 6470   SEM 101

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    • Nixon, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment preference given to: graduate students and advanced undergraduates in systematic biology.

PLBIO 7400
Plant Biology Seminar

Lectures on current research in plant biology, presented by visitors and staff. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  3534 PLBIO 7400   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Requirement for: graduate students doing work in plant biology.

PLBIO 7410
Problems in Plant Biology

Introduction to the research literature in plant biology through weekly problem sets and discussions. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  4409 PLBIO 7410   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Graduate standing or permission of instructor required.

PLBIO 7440
Graduate Research in Plant Biology

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3535 PLBIO 7440   DIS 201

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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
Graduate Research in Botany

Intended for graduate students in Plant Biology who are working with faculty members on an individual basis towards a PhD thesis. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3537 PLBIO 7490   RSC 702

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    • TBA

    • Kessler, A

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3538 PLBIO 7490   RSC 703

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    • TBA

    • Gan, S

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3539 PLBIO 7490   RSC 704

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    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3540 PLBIO 7490   RSC 705

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    • TBA

    • Nasrallah, J

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3541 PLBIO 7490   RSC 706

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    • TBA

    • Pawlowski, W

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3542 PLBIO 7490   RSC 707

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    • TBA

    • Rose, J

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3543 PLBIO 7490   RSC 708

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    • TBA

    • Richards, E

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3545 PLBIO 7490   RSC 710

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    • TBA

    • Luckow, M

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3546 PLBIO 7490   RSC 711

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    • TBA

    • Doyle, J

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3547 PLBIO 7490   RSC 712

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    • TBA

    • Owens, T

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3548 PLBIO 7490   RSC 713

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    • TBA

    • Davis, J

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3549 PLBIO 7490   RSC 714

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    • TBA

    • Hanson, M

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3550 PLBIO 7490   RSC 715

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    • TBA

    • Turgeon, R

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3551 PLBIO 7490   RSC 716

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    • TBA

    • Scanlon, M

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3552 PLBIO 7490   RSC 717

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    • TBA

    • Li, F

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3553 PLBIO 7490   RSC 718

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    • TBA

    • Niklas, K

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3554 PLBIO 7490   RSC 719

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    • TBA

    • Jander, G

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3555 PLBIO 7490   RSC 720

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    • TBA

    • Hua, J

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3556 PLBIO 7490   RSC 721

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    • TBA

    • Giovannoni, J

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3557 PLBIO 7490   RSC 722

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    • TBA

    • Crepet, W

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3559 PLBIO 7490   RSC 724

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    • TBA

    • Martin, G

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3560 PLBIO 7490   RSC 725

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    • TBA

    • Harrison, M

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3561 PLBIO 7490   RSC 726

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    • TBA

    • Nixon, K

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3562 PLBIO 7490   RSC 727

  •  
    • TBA

    • Sparks, J

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3563 PLBIO 7490   RSC 728

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    • TBA

    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3565 PLBIO 7490   RSC 730

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    • TBA

    • Nasrallah, M

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3566 PLBIO 7490   RSC 731

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    • TBA

    • Stern, D

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3567 PLBIO 7490   RSC 732

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    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3568 PLBIO 7490   RSC 733

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    • TBA

    • Wayne, R

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3569 PLBIO 7490   RSC 734

  •  
    • TBA

    • Lee, J

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3570 PLBIO 7490   RSC 735

  •  
    • TBA

    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3571 PLBIO 7490   RSC 736

  •  
    • TBA

    • McCouch, S

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3572 PLBIO 7490   RSC 737

  •  
    • TBA

    • Raguso, R

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3573 PLBIO 7490   RSC 738

  •  
    • TBA

    • Roeder, A

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4177 PLBIO 7490   RSC 739

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pineros, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4418 PLBIO 7490   RSC 740

  •  
    • TBA

    • Specht, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person