Introductory Microbiology

MIMG XL 101

Historical foundations of microbiology; introduction to bacterial structure, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and ecology.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starting at $995.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Master essential skills to help you to tackle real challenges such as Infectious Diseases, Drug Resistance and more
  • Explore biotechnological and industrial applications
  • Prepare for the field of healthcare with graduate-style instruction
  • Gain a strong understanding of microbial anatomy and physiology
  • Prepare for a future health care and nursing career
  • Build strong medical microbiology foundation with practical skills

About this course:

This course offers in-depth exposure to modern microbiology. This upper-division course provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to integrating different core concepts in comparative genomics, virology, cell biology, bacteriology, immunology, evolution, epidemiology and biotechnology. The curriculum will focus on challenges and potential solutions pertaining to emerging infectious diseases, drug resistance, drug development and dual-use biological research. Through lectures, discussions, case studies, homework assignments and reviews of primary literature, students will actively explore and apply scientific information to develop a strong foundation in medical microbiology. Topics covered will include microbial cell structure and function, processing of molecular information, comparative genomics, population diversity, evolution, pathogenesis, growth and control and host-pathogen interactions. Students will leave this course with the ability to draw connections between disciplines and choose the most appropriate method to analyze and solve problems within the field of medical microbiology. Additionally, enrolled students will benefit from a style of instruction that closely mimics what they will encounter in graduate school, whether pursuing a career in healthcare.
Prerequisites
LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology; LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology; LIFESCI XL 23L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Payam Benyamini
400166
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Lecture only. If students require a microbiology laboratory course, please refer to MIMG XL 100L (offered in Fall and Spring Quarters).

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Janauary 14, 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 21, 2025
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
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Wed Jan 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
Lecture
Wed Jan 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
Lecture
Wed Jan 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
Lecture
Wed Feb 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
Lecture
Wed Feb 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
Lecture
Wed Feb 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
Lecture
Wed Feb 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
Lecture
Wed Mar 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
Lecture
Wed Mar 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
Lecture
Wed Mar 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5436
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Payam Benyamini
400165
Fee:
$995.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Lecture only. If students require a microbiology laboratory course, please refer to MIMG XL 100L (offered in Fall and Spring Quarters).

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
Lecture
Tue Jan 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 18, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Mar 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 18, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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