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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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.

Spring 2024 Schedule

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Tuesday, Thursday
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Jana Johnson
397099
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B and 7C.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 3, 2024 11:59PM PST. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 08, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Biology: How Life Works
©2023 Macmillan
ISBN 9781391571788
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Apr 2, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu Apr 4, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4660
Lecture
Tue Apr 9, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu Apr 11, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4660
Lecture
Tue Apr 16, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu Apr 18, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4660
Lecture
Tue Apr 23, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu Apr 25, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4660
Lecture
Tue Apr 30, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu May 2, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4660
Lecture
Tue May 7, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu May 9, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4660
Lecture
Tue May 14, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu May 16, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4660
Lecture
Tue May 21, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu May 23, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4660
Lecture
Tue May 28, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu May 30, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4660
Lecture
Tue Jun 4, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu Jun 6, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4660
Lecture
Tue Jun 11, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
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Monday, Wednesday
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Jana Johnson
397096
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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No meeting May 27, 2024.

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 2, 2024 11:59PM PST. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Biology: How Life Works
©2023 Macmillan
ISBN 9781391571788
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Apr 1, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Apr 3, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 8, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 10, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Apr 15, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 17, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Apr 22, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 24, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Apr 29, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 1, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon May 6, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 8, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon May 13, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 15, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon May 20, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 22, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon May 27, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 29, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Jun 3, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 5, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Jun 10, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 12, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
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Monday, Wednesday
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Jana Johnson
398152
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
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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
Book: Achieve for Biology: How Life Works (4-Term Access) by Morris
ISBN 9781319506124
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
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
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Wed Jul 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Jul 8, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Jul 15, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Jul 22, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Jul 29, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Aug 5, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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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
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Wed Aug 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Aug 19, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Aug 26, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 28, 2024
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Sep 2, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Sep 9, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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