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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.
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.
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.
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.
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