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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As few as 11 weeks
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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

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Instructor: Jana Johnson
401991
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 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
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Time
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Lecture
Tue Apr 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
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Thu May 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue May 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue May 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue May 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue May 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
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Thu May 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Geology 4645
Lecture
Tue Jun 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 4645
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Monday, Wednesday
Available
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Instructor: Jana Johnson
401990
Fee:
$1,025.00
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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
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Discussion
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Apr 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Apr 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Apr 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon May 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon May 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 14, 2025
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Mon May 19, 2025
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Wed May 21, 2025
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Mon May 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 28, 2025
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Mon Jun 2, 2025
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Wed Jun 4, 2025
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Mon Jun 9, 2025
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Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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