Understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that mediate diabetes, obesity, and hypertension
Define principles relating to cellular and biochemical processes of the cardiovascular system
About this course:
Explore how the cardiovascular system functions and how cardiovascular disease develops during the lifespan. Instruction emphasizes the molecular and cellular mechanisms that mediate such chronic diseases as atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and the metabolic syndrome. Current clinical interventions for treating and preventing cardiovascular disease focusing on lifestyle modifications are a major component of the course.
Prerequisites
One year college-level biology.
Winter 2026 Schedule
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam.
Enrollment deadline: January 11, 2026. Internet access required. Materials 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
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
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