Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
Designed for biological sciences majors to provide lab experience with emphasis on processes of scientific investigations and to promote communication, literacy and collaboration in science. Students gain expertise in methods including instrumentation used by biologists to construct new knowledge. Lab topics include genetics, evolution, ecology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.The course modules follow the crawl, walk, run approach to develop a students' capacity for solving increasingly challenging problems with greater independence. First, the students fill their scientific tool box with skills needed to be able to design and carry out experiments. The first module is structured (Antibiotic Resistance), followed by a module that provides more academic freedom (Limiting Nutrient). Lastly, the Human Microsatellite DNA unit emphasizes the importance of accuracy and precision in science.
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SU, 2025SP, 2024FA
Outcomes
To expose students to realistic scientific questions and encourage critical thinking, teach how to design hypothesis-based experiments, choose appropriate statistical test(s), analyze data, and interpret results.
To fill students' scientific "tool box" by demonstrating mastery of modern lab techniques and scientific methods that can later be applied across varied biological systems and scales.
To teach students how to find relevant scientific information using appropriate library tools, and to communicate effectively using both written and oral formats.
To teach students how to think through a scientific process with their research group while acquiring conceptual knowledge and understanding the benefits and challenges of collaborative work.
To teach how to use discovery science to explore patterns in nature, and understand the importance of accuracy and precision.
To provide students with the opportunity to learn and apply fundamental biological information in the context of the course modules.
Regular Academic Session.Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
1258BIOG 1500 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Please contact biolabs@cornell.edu with questions.
Class Number & Section Details
1259BIOG 1500 LAB 401
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1260BIOG 1500 LAB 402
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1261BIOG 1500 LAB 403
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1262BIOG 1500 LAB 404
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1263BIOG 1500 LAB 405
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1264BIOG 1500 LAB 406
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1265BIOG 1500 LAB 407
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1266BIOG 1500 LAB 408
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1267BIOG 1500 LAB 409
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1268BIOG 1500 LAB 410
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1269BIOG 1500 LAB 411
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1270BIOG 1500 LAB 412
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1271BIOG 1500 LAB 413
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1272BIOG 1500 LAB 414
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1273BIOG 1500 LAB 415
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1274BIOG 1500 LAB 416
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1275BIOG 1500 LAB 417
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1276BIOG 1500 LAB 418
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1277BIOG 1500 LAB 419
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1278BIOG 1500 LAB 420
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1279BIOG 1500 LAB 421
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1280BIOG 1500 LAB 422
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1338BIOG 1500 LAB 423
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1339BIOG 1500 LAB 424
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Ruesch, J
Sarvary, M
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
