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Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology

Instructor and students discussing molecular structures in a lab
LIFESCI XL 7L

Introductory life sciences laboratory to conduct wet-laboratory and cutting-edge bioinformatics laboratory experiments.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $835.00

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What you can learn.

Formulate testable scientific hypotheses
Explore wet-laboratory experiments
Investigate bioinformatics in state of the art facilities
Map out various genotypes

About This Course

(Formerly numbered XL 23L.) Lecture, one hour; laboratory, three hours. Requisite: course XL 7B. Recommended to be taken concurrently with course XL 7C. Introductory life sciences laboratory designed for undergraduate students. Opportunity to conduct wet-laboratory and 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. 

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
REG#
406513
Fee:
$835.00
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Notes

Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver.

Enrollment limited to 20 students. 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
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Tue Jan 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Jan 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Discussion
Tue Jan 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Discussion
Tue Jan 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Discussion
Tue Feb 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Discussion
Tue Feb 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Discussion
Tue Feb 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Discussion
Tue Feb 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Discussion
Tue Mar 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Young Hall 2336
Discussion
Tue Mar 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 2336

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.