Genetics, Evolution and Ecology

LIFESCI XL 7B

This second course in the pre-medical life science sequence provides an introduction to principles of evolution, Mendelian inheritance, and population genetics.

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Starting at $1,025.00
As few as 12 weeks
5.0

What you can learn.

  • Understand the gene and environment interactions and the process of chromosomal inheritance
  • Evaluate the contribution of evolution, ecology, and global changes to conservation strategies
  • Recognize species formation through evolutionary mechanisms and interactions

About this course:

Principles of Mendelian inheritance and population genetics. Introduction to principles and mechanisms of evolution by natural selection; population; behavioral and community ecology; and biodiversity, including major taxa and their evolutionary, ecological and physiological relationships. Letter grading. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology.

Summer 2024 Schedule

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Monday, Wednesday
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Instructor: Jana Johnson
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Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jun 24, 2024
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Notes

Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B and 7C. 

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 25, 2024 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Schedule
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Lecture
Mon Jun 24, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jun 26, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 1, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 8, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 15, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 22, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 29, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 5, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Aug 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Aug 12, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Aug 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Aug 19, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Aug 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Aug 26, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Aug 28, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Sep 2, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Sep 9, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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