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Introduction to Cell Biology

MCD BIO XL 100

Analyze the organization, structure, and function at the molecular level of cell membranes and signaling, membrane transport, intracellular trafficking and cell energetics.

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Starting at $1,045.00
As few as 12 weeks
5.0
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What you can learn.

  • Identify biological aspects of stem cells
  • Recognize the process of cell proliferation and cell death
  • Evaluate aspects of cancer cells, particularly their genetics and regulatory modifications
  • Explore the structure of gene and regulatory mechanism of gene expression

About this course:

This course covers the analysis of cell organization, structure and function at the molecular level. Cell membranes and organelles, membrane transport, cellular signaling, cytoskeleton and cell movement, intracellular trafficking and cell energetics also are covered. Not open for credit to students with credit for C139 or M140. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites

LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology; LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution and Ecology; LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology; LIFESCI XL 23L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology.

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Monday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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Instructor: Saba Aliyari
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$1,045.00
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Notes

No meeting November 24, 2025.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 2025 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required. Materials 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 October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Molecular Biology of the Cell by Bruce Alberts
©2022 Garland Science
ISBN 9780393884845
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Mon Sep 22, 2025
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Mon Sep 29, 2025
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Mon Oct 6, 2025
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Mon Oct 13, 2025
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Mon Oct 20, 2025
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Mon Oct 27, 2025
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Mon Nov 3, 2025
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Mon Nov 10, 2025
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Mon Nov 17, 2025
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Mon Nov 24, 2025
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Mon Dec 1, 2025
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Mon Dec 8, 2025
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