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.
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/or after LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology.
Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver.
Enrollment limited to 20 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 13, 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 20, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Tue Jan 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLAYoung Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLAYoung Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Jan 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLAYoung Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLAYoung Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLAYoung Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLAYoung Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLAYoung Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLAYoung Hall 2336
Lab
Tue Mar 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLAYoung Hall 2336
Contact Us
Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience, including personalizing content and to store your content preferences. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies.
Read our privacy policy.