BIOG 2990

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BIOG 2990
Introduction to Research Methods in Biology

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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 supervisor determines the work goals and the form of the final report. Any Cornell faculty member whose research field is biological in nature may serve as a supervisor for this course. Non-Cornell supervisors are not acceptable.


Course Attribute (CU-UGR)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP, 2023FA

When Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

Comments To enroll: discuss the research project, student responsibilies, and semester goals with the research supervisor, and then complete the online enrollment form.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17042 BIOG 2990   RSC 701

    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • 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.

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