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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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Live Online
In Person
Starting at $1,025.00
As few as 10 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.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Tuesday, Thursday
Available
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Instructor: Jana Johnson
400160
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 8, 2025 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 December 31, 2024
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Discussion
Thu Jan 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Lecture
Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Discussion
Thu Jan 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Lecture
Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Discussion
Thu Jan 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Lecture
Tue Jan 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Discussion
Thu Jan 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Lecture
Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Discussion
Thu Feb 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Lecture
Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Discussion
Thu Feb 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Lecture
Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Discussion
Thu Feb 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Lecture
Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Discussion
Thu Feb 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Lecture
Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Discussion
Thu Mar 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Lecture
Tue Mar 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
Discussion
Thu Mar 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Math Sciences 7608
-
Monday, Wednesday
Available
See Details
Instructor: Jana Johnson
400159
Fee:
$1,025.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meetings January 20; February 17, 2025.

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 7, 2025 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 January 12, 2025
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Mar 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Mar 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Mar 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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