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 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Tuesday, Thursday
Available
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Instructor: Jana Johnson
401991
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: UCLA
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Notes

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 6, 2025 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 07, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Biology: How Life Works
©2023 Macmillan
ISBN 9781391571788
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Apr 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue Apr 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue Apr 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue Apr 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue Apr 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu May 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue May 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu May 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue May 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu May 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue May 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu May 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue May 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu May 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue Jun 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Discussion
Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue Jun 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 4645
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Monday, Wednesday
Available
See Details
Instructor: Jana Johnson
401990
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Enroll
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Notes

No meeting May 26, 2025.

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 6, 2025 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Biology: How Life Works
©2023 Macmillan
ISBN 9781391571788
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Mar 31, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Mon May 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed May 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Discussion
Wed May 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed May 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Mon May 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Jun 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Jun 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Discussion
Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday, Wednesday
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Jana Johnson
403253
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
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 16, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Achieve for Biology: How Life Works (4-Term Access) by Morris
ISBN 9781319506124
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jun 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jun 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 2, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Aug 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Aug 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Aug 18, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Aug 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Sep 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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