Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology

LIFESCI XL 23L

Perform cutting-edge bioinformatics laboratory experiments involving microscopes and live experimental subjects. Students work in small groups of three in this introductory life science laboratory course.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In-Person
Starting at $765.00
As few as 6 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn proper use of micropipettes, spectrophotometer, and microscopes
  • Identify appropriate dissection techniques using scalpels, scissors, forceps, and bone shears
  • Practice suitable handling and disposal of bacterial cells and tissue waste
  • Apply Excel, BLAST, and Mega4 programs to explore molecular biology, genotyping, and bioinformatics

About this course:

Introductory life sciences laboratory designed for undergraduate students. Opportunity to conduct wet-laboratory cutting-edge bioinformatics laboratory experiments. Students work in groups of three conducting experiments in areas of physiology, metabolism, cell biology, molecular biology, genotyping, and bioinformatics. Letter grading. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites

LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology. Recommended to be taken concurrently with LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology.

Summer 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30PM - 8:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Sherry Soliman
392981
Fee:
$765.00
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Location: UCLA
ENROLL BY: Jun 26, 2023
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Notes

Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver.

Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2023. 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 July 02, 2023
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lab
Mon Jun 26, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336
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Wed Jun 28, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Lab
Mon Jul 3, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Lab
Wed Jul 5, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
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Mon Jul 10, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 12, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Lab
Mon Jul 17, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 19, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Mon Jul 24, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
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Wed Jul 26, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
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Mon Jul 31, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Lab
Wed Aug 2, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Discussion
Fri Aug 4, 2023
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Sherry Soliman
393934
Fee:
$765.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

No meeting November 21, 2023.

Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver.

Enrollment limited to 20 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: October 2, 2023.  Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 09, 2023
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Tue Sep 26, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Oct 3, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Oct 10, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Oct 17, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Oct 24, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Oct 31, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Nov 7, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Nov 14, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Nov 28, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Dec 5, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336

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