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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

BIOG 1044

This course reviews material presented in BIOG 1440 and provides problem-solving strategies and additional practice with material. BIOG 1044 support is recommended for students who want to maximize their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  5918 BIOG 1044   LEC 001

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  5919 BIOG 1044   LEC 002

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ogata, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1180

Ethical issues invariably arise when conducting research in, and generally thinking about, the life sciences. How should human and animal cells be used and when? What harms, risks and benefits might be ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  8260 BIOG 1180   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Babcock, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1191

This course enables students to apply fundamental knowledge of general biology for higher level learning and critical thinking relating to human biology. The course will provide a basic understanding of ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1638 BIOG 1191   LEC 050

    • TSu
    • Staff

    • M
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1639 BIOG 1191   LAB 450

    • W
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1200

This course is designed to help first-year biological sciences majors make the transition to Cornell's science courses, give exposure to career options in research and medicine, provide opportunities to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1187 BIOG 1200   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program students.

BIOG 1440

An introductory physiology course intended for first-year and sophomore biological sciences majors and other students majoring in life sciences. The course integrates physiology from the cell to the organism ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1245 BIOG 1440   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Biological Sciences majors must take this course for a letter grade. If enrollment in lecture and sections for BioG 1440 is closed/full, you can attend the first lecture and the discussion section of your choice during the first week of classes. There you will have the opportunity to fill out a form requesting to add or change section in the course. Students will be notified if space becomes available. This course will require a permission code to add and switch sections on the first day of class. Do not try to switch your section without a permission code.

  •  1246 BIOG 1440   DIS 201

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1247 BIOG 1440   DIS 202

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1248 BIOG 1440   DIS 203

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1249 BIOG 1440   DIS 204

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1250 BIOG 1440   DIS 205

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1251 BIOG 1440   DIS 206

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1252 BIOG 1440   DIS 207

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1253 BIOG 1440   DIS 208

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1410 BIOG 1440   DIS 209

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1254 BIOG 1440   DIS 210

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1411 BIOG 1440   DIS 211

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1255 BIOG 1440   DIS 212

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1256 BIOG 1440   DIS 213

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1257 BIOG 1440   DIS 214

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1284 BIOG 1440   DIS 215

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1291 BIOG 1440   DIS 216

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1292 BIOG 1440   DIS 217

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1293 BIOG 1440   DIS 218

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Harman, R

      Harris-Warrick, R

      Pesciotta, L

      Soloway, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 1445

The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological organisms (animals, plants, microbes) perform common physiological functions. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1341 BIOG 1445   LEC 001

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    No admittance after first week.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1342 BIOG 1445   LEC 002

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Alternate section for those with T 10:10-11:00AM class conflict. Contact biog1445@cornell.edu for consent to enroll. No admittance after first week.

BIOG 1500

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 ... view course details

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

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1258 BIOG 1500   LEC 001

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Please contact biolabs@cornell.edu with questions.

  •  1259 BIOG 1500   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1260 BIOG 1500   LAB 402

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1261 BIOG 1500   LAB 403

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1262 BIOG 1500   LAB 404

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1263 BIOG 1500   LAB 405

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1264 BIOG 1500   LAB 406

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1265 BIOG 1500   LAB 407

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1266 BIOG 1500   LAB 408

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1267 BIOG 1500   LAB 409

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1268 BIOG 1500   LAB 410

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1269 BIOG 1500   LAB 411

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1270 BIOG 1500   LAB 412

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1271 BIOG 1500   LAB 413

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1272 BIOG 1500   LAB 414

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1273 BIOG 1500   LAB 415

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1274 BIOG 1500   LAB 416

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1275 BIOG 1500   LAB 417

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1276 BIOG 1500   LAB 418

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1277 BIOG 1500   LAB 419

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1278 BIOG 1500   LAB 420

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1279 BIOG 1500   LAB 421

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1280 BIOG 1500   LAB 422

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1338 BIOG 1500   LAB 423

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1339 BIOG 1500   LAB 424

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruesch, J

      Sarvary, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  1487 BIOG 2000   LEC 001

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BIOG 2401

Students will complete readings and view online media on teaching and learning, create and critique lesson plans, and participate in regular discussions with other SGLs. Each week SGLs will reflect on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-3 Credits Graded

  • 11529 BIOG 2401   IND 601

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hutchins, K

      McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program (BSP) students or Collaborative Learning in Undergraduate Biology (CLUB) Study Group Leader.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-3 Credits Graded

  • 11530 BIOG 2401   IND 602

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hutchins, K

      McCaffrey, J

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Biology Scholars Program (BSP) students or Collaborative Learning in Undergraduate Biology (CLUB) Study Group Leader.

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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17200 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all colleges must submit a Biological Sciences Independent Research Enrollment Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/research-internships/research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves using a permission number.

BIOG 3000

This course is offered to students studying at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. Advanced Lab provides an introduction to some key concepts integral to the study of medicine. The course affords students an ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1439 BIOG 3000   LAB 401

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOG 1101, BIOG 1102.

BIOG 3100

This course is for students in the HHMI-Cornell Research Transfer (CURT) program, and will introduce HHMI-CURT Scholars to faculty research, include scholar presentations, and serve as a forum for HHMI-CURT ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1465 BIOG 3100   SEM 101

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • August, A

      Ragin, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Howard Hughes Medical Institute-Cornell University Research Transfer (HHMI-CURT) program.

BIOG 4970

This course is designed for a student to study a problem or topic not covered in a regular course or undertake tutorial study of an independent nature in an area of interest in Biology, under the supervision ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15100 BIOG 4980   IND 602

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Campbell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Application required. See http://www.biog1445.org/forms/ta.html to apply.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

BIOG 4990

For students with previous undergraduate experience conducting biological research at Cornell. Students enrolled for this credit should be doing independent work on their own project. Any Cornell faculty ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17199 BIOG 4990   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all colleges must submit a Biological Sciences Independent Research Enrollment Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/biological-sciences/research-internships/research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves using a permission number.

BIOG 4997

This independent study course offers students in the Biological Sciences major an opportunity to reflect on professional and personal growth, challenges, and opportunities resulting from a recent internship ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.25 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  9511 BIOG 4997   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Gallagher, M

      Nicholson, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Application required. See https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02EiQF5WOMUh2jI to apply.