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Genetics, Evolution and Ecology

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.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
5.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $1,075.00

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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.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Monday, Wednesday
Instructor:
REG#
406516
Fee:
$1,075.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

No meetings January 19 and February 16, 2026.

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 11, 2026 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.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 7, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 14, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 21, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 18, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 25, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Mar 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Mar 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Mar 18, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tuesday, Thursday
Instructor:
REG#
406517
Fee:
$1,075.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 11, 2026 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.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 6, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jan 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 13, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jan 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 20, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jan 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 27, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jan 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 3, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Feb 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 10, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Feb 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 17, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Feb 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 24, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Feb 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 3, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Mar 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 10, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Mar 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.

Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.