BIOG 1009 Prefreshman Summer Program Biology
Course description
PSP Biology for non-majors is a course designed to introduce students to the nature of modern biology as it is taught at Cornell and to prepare them to be successful in introductory biology. Using a combination of classroom techniques, including interactive lecture, study groups, problem-solving sessions, facilitated discussions, and collaborative presentations, the course focuses on selected topics that are normally covered in the introductory non-majors biology courses. In addition, the course seeks to develop in students transferable skills that incorporate successful strategies for the deep learning of modern Biology, such as critical thinking and reading, effective note-taking, and exam preparation. Grading is S-U only.
Open only to those students enrolled in the Prefreshman Summer Program
Summer 2024: Ithaca campus
| Section ID: | BIOG 1009 001-LEC |
| Number: | 1219 |
| Program: | Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program |
| Session: | Summer 6-week |
| Class dates: | June 24-August 2, 2024 |
| Final exam/project due: | Tuesday August 06, 1:30 PM - 4 PM / TBA (see Final exams) |
| Time / room: | M-F 1 PM - 2:15 PM / Bradfield Hall 105 |
| Mode of instruction: | In person |
| Credit: | 2 |
| Grade: | S/U |
| Instructor: | Ogata, E. (emo73) |
| Max. enroll: | 30 |
| Restrictions: | Intended for students participating in the Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program. |
| Notes: | Open only to those students enrolled in the Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program. |
| To enroll: | See Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program for enrollment information. |