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SCIENCES & MATH
Sciences
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Biology
LIFESCI XL 7A
Cell and Molecular Biology
5.0 units
Introduction to basic principles of cell structure and cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. P/NP or letter grading. c
Reg# 398150
Fee: $1,025
No refund after 30 June X In Person 21 mtgs
Monday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 24-Sept. 9
UCLA: Boelter Hall
Wednesday, 6:30-7:45pm, June 26-Aug. 28
UCLA: Boelter Hall
Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B and 7C.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 25. 7
Rana Khankan Ph.D.; postdoctoral scholar, Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, UCLA; lecturer, Life Sciences Core Education, UCLA; instructor, Department of Biological Sciences, Mount Saint Mary’s University; recipient of UCLA Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award.
Saba Aliyari
Reg# 398151
Fee: $1,025
No refund after 1 July A Live Online 21 mtgs
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 25-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
Thursday, 6:30-7:45pm, June 27-Sept. 5
Remote Classroom
Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B and 7C.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 26. 7
Rana Khankan Ph.D.; postdoctoral scholar, Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, UCLA; lecturer, Life Sciences Core Education, UCLA; instructor, Department of Biological Sciences, Mount Saint Mary’s University; recipient of UCLA Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award.
Miguel-Angel Gutierrez, Ph.D.
LIFESCI XL 7B
Genetics, Evolution and Ecology
5.0 units
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. c
Prerequisite(s): LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology. RRR
Reg# 398152
Fee: $1,025
No refund after 30 June A Live Online
21 mtgs
Monday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 24-Sept. 9
Remote Classroom
Wednesday, 7-9:30pm, June 26-Aug. 28
Remote Classroom
Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B and 7C.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 25. 7
Jana Johnson M.S., Ph.D.
LIFESCI XL 7C
Physiology and Human Biology
5.0 units
Organization of cells into tissues and organs and principles of physiology of organ systems. Introduction to human genetics and genomics. Letter grading. c
Prerequisite(s): LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution and Ecology.
Reg# 398156
Fee: $1,025
No refund after 1 July
A Live Online 21 mtgs
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 25-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
Thursday, 6:30-7:45pm, June 27-Sept. 5
Remote Classroom
Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B, and 7C.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 26. 7
Ryan Williams, M.D., Ph.D. specialized in neuroscience, tissue regeneration and anatomical pathology
LIFESCI XL 23L
Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology
3.0 units
Introductory life sciences laboratory designed for undergraduate students. Opportunity to conduct wet-laboratory 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. c
Prerequisite(s): LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution and Ecology. Recommended to be taken concurrently with/or after LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology.
Reg# 398149
Fee: $785
No refund after 12 Aug.
X In Person 12 mtgs
Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30-8:30pm, Aug. 6-Sept. 12
UCLA: Young Hall
Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver.
Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Aug. 7. 7
Sherry Soliman M.S., science editor, Demand Media
LIFESCI XL 107
Genetics
5.0 units
Advanced Mendelian genetics, recombination, biochemical genetics, mutation, DNA, genetic code, gene regulation and genes in populations. c
Prerequisite(s): LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology, LIFESCI XL 23L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology, CHEM XL 14A General Chemistry for Life Scientists I, and CHEM XL 14C Structure of Organic Molecules.
Reg# 398574
Fee: $995
No refund after 30 June
X In Person 20 mtgs
Monday, Wednesday, 7-10pm, June 24-Aug. 28
UCLA: Haines Hall
Letter grading. Lecture only.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 25. 7 & Michael Dowicki, Ph.D.
Reg# 398087
Fee: $995
No refund after 1 July
A Live Online
20 mtgs
Tuesday, Thursday, 7-10pm, June 25-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
No meeting July 4.
Not open for credit to students with credit for LIFESCI XL 4. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 26. 7
Michael Dowicki, Ph.D.
PHYSCI XL 3
Introduction to Human Physiology
5.0 units
This course provides students with an understanding of the human body and its organization from molecular to cellular to tissues and organs and how component parts function in an integrated manner to permit life as we know it. c
Reg# 398335
Fee: $1,070
No refund after 18 June
A Live Online
17 mtgs
Tuesday, Thursday, 7-10pm, June 25-Aug. 6
Remote Classroom
Wednesday, 7-10pm, June 26-July 24
Remote Classroom
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Life Sciences. Not open for credit to Physiological Science majors. Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver form.
Enrollment limited to 20 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 25. 7
Ronald Cooper Ph.D.
Ali Izadpanah M.S. in physiological science
For more information call (310) 825-7093.
PHYSCI XL 13
Introduction to Human Anatomy
5.0 units
This course presents a structural survey of the human body, including the musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary systems. Laboratory includes examination of human cadaver specimens. c
Reg# 398166
Fee: $1,070
No refund after 30 June
A Live Online 22 mtgs
Monday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 24-Sept. 9
Remote Classroom
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 25-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Life Sciences. Not open for credit to Physiological Science majors.
Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing liability waivers. Additional nonrefundable fee: $45.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 24. 7
Christine Mavilian
Instructor to be announced
Reg# 398164
Fee: $1,070
No refund after 1 July
A Live Online 22 mtgs
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 25-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 27-Sept. 12
Remote Classroom
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Life Sciences. Not open for credit to Physiological Science majors.
Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing liability waivers.
Additional nonrefundable fee: $45.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 26. 7
Gary Richardson
Reg# 398162
Fee: $1,070
No refund after 5 July
X In Person
22 mtgs
Saturday, 9am-12pm, June 29-Sept. 7
UCLA: Boelter Hall
Saturday, 1-4pm, June 29-Sept. 7
UCLA: Life Sciences
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Life Sciences. Not open for credit to Physiological Science majors.
Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing liability waivers.
Additional nonrefundable fee: $45.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7
Gary Richardson
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Chemistry
CHEM XL 14A
General Chemistry for Life Scientists I 4.0 units
This course provides an introduction to physical and general chemistry principles; atomic structure based on quantum mechanics; atomic properties; trends in the periodic table; chemical bonding (Lewis structures, VSEPR theory, hybridization and molecular orbital theory); gaseous and aqueous equilibria; properties of inorganic and organic acids, bases and buffers; and titrations. c
Prerequisite(s): High school chemistry, or equivalent background and three-and-a-half years of high school mathematics.
Reg# 398237
Fee: $975
No refund after 7 July
A Live Online
10 mtgs
Monday, 6-10pm, June 24-Aug. 26
Remote Classroom
Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Enrollment deadline: July 5. 7 & Pasha Ebrahimi
Reg# 398240
Fee: $975
No refund after 11 July
X In Person
10 mtgs
Friday, 6-10pm, June 28-Aug. 30
UCLA: Young Hall
Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Enrollment deadline: July 1. 7 & Pasha Ebrahimi
CHEM XL 14B
General Chemistry for Life Scientists II
4.0 units
This course covers phase changes; thermochemistry; first, second and third laws of thermodynamics; free energy changes; electrochemistry and its role as an energy source; chemical kinetics, including catalysis, reaction mechanisms and enzymes; coordination compounds; general classes and naming of organic molecules; structure, conformations and relative energies of organic molecules; application of thermodynamics and kinetics to organic and biochemical reactions; and use of molecular modeling software to illustrate molecular structures and their relative energies. c
Prerequisite(s): CHEM XL 14A General Chemistry for Life Scientists I and MATH XL 31A Differential and Integral Calculus, with a grade of “C-” or better.
Reg# 398241
Fee: $975
No refund after 10 July
A Live Online 10 mtgs
Thursday, 6-10pm, June 27
Remote Classroom
Thursday, 6-10pm, July 11-Sept. 5
Remote Classroom
No meeting July 4.
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 10. 7 & Benny Ng
Reg# 398242
Fee: $975
No refund after 12 July
X In Person
11 mtgs
Saturday, 9am-12pm, June 29-Sept. 7
UCLA: Young Hall
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 5. 7 & Instructor to be announced
CHEM XL 14BL
General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
3.0 units
This laboratory class provides an introduction to volumetric, spectrophotometric and potentiometric analysis. Instruction also covers the use and preparation of buffers and pH meters and synthesis and kinetics techniques using compounds of interest to students in life sciences. c
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 14A General Chemistry for Life Scientists I with grade of “C-” or better, or co-prerequisite CHEM 14B General Chemistry for Life Scientists II.
Reg# 398245
Fee: $2,212
No refund after 9 July
A Live Online 11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-10pm, June 26-Sept. 4
Remote Classroom
$280 nonrefundable. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 2. 7
Pierre Goueth
Reg# 398244
Fee: $2,212
No refund after 12 July
X In Person 11 mtgs
Saturday, 2-6pm, June 29-Sept. 7
Santa Monica
$280 nonrefundable. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 05. 7
Kevin Barnese, Ph.D.
CHEM XL 14C
Structure of Organic Molecules
4.0 units
This course presents continuing studies in the structure of organic molecules, with emphasis on biological applications. Topics include resonance, stereochemistry, conjugation and aromaticity; spectroscopy (NMR, IR and mass spectrometry); introduction to the effects of structure on physical and chemical properties; and survey of biomolecular structure. c
Prerequisite(s): CHEM XL 14B General Chemistry for Life Scientists II.
Reg# 398246
Fee: $975
No refund after 9 July
A Live Online 11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-10pm, June 26-Sept. 4
Remote Classroom
Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 10D. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 02. 7 & Ochan Otim, Ph.D., BCES, winner of the 2017 UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award
Reg# 398732
Fee: $955
No refund after 12 July
X In Person 10 mtgs
Saturday, 9am-1pm, June 29-Aug. 31
UCLA: Young Hall
Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 10D. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 6. 7 & Kevin Barnese, Ph.D.
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CHEM XL 14CL
General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
4.0 units
This laboratory class covers the synthesis and analysis of compounds; purification by extraction, chromatography, recrystallization and sublimation; characterization by mass spectroscopy; UV, NMR and IR spectroscopy; optical activity; electrochemistry; and pH titration. c
Prerequisite(s): CHEM XL 14B General Chemistry for Life Scientists II, CHEM XL 14BL General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and CHEM XL 14C Structure of Organic Molecules.
Reg# 398247
Fee: $2,773
No refund after 12 July
X In Person
22 mtgs
Saturday, 9am-12pm, June 29-Sept. 7
Santa Monica
Saturday, 1-5pm, June 29-Sept. 7
Santa Monica
$280 nonrefundable. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 5. 7 & Wei-Hao Huang, Ph.D.
CHEM XL 14D
Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals
4.0 units
This course covers organic reactions, nucleophilic and electrophilic substitutions and additions, electrophilic aromatic substitutions, carbonyl reactions and catalysis. Instruction also covers the molecular basis of drug action and the organic chemistry of pharmaceuticals. c
Prerequisite(s): CHEM XL 14C Structure of Organic Molecules.
Reg# 398249
Fee: $975
No refund after 8 July
A Live Online 11 mtgs
Tuesday, 6-10pm, June 25-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 10D or 10E. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 1. 7 & Andy Skauge
Reg# 398248
Fee: $975
No refund after 10 July
X In Person
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-10pm, June 27
UCLA: Young Hall
Thursday, 6-10pm, July 11-Sept. 12
UCLA: Young Hall
No meeting July 4.
Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 10D or 10E. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 10. 7 & Andy Skauge
CHEM XL 153A
Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes and Metabolism
4.0 units
This course covers structure of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; enzyme catalysis and principles of metabolism, including glycolysis and the citric acid cycle; and oxidative phosphorylation. c
Prerequisite(s): LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology; LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution and Ecology; LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology; LIFESCI XL 23L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology; and CHEM XL 14D Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals.
Reg# 398252
Fee: $975
No refund after 7 July
A Live Online 10 mtgs
Monday, 6-9pm, June 24-Aug. 26
Remote Classroom
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 1. 7 & Instructor to be announced
Nagendra N. Mishra, Ph.D.
Reg# 398251
Fee: $975
No refund after 8 July
A Live Online 10 mtgs
Tuesday, 6-9pm, June 25-Aug. 27
Remote Classroom
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 1. 7 & Karen Lohnes Ph.D., biochemistry
Reg# 398250
Fee: $975
No refund after 9 July
X In Person
11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-9:30pm, June 26-Sept. 4
UCLA: Bunche Hall
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 2. 7 & Shakir Sayani, Ph.D.
CHEM XL 153B
Biochemistry: DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis
4.0 units
This course covers nucleotide metabolism, DNA replication and repair, transcription machinery, regulation of transcription, RNA structure and processing, and protein synthesis and processing. c
Prerequisite(s): LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology; LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution and Ecology; LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology; LIFESCI XL 23L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology; and CHEM XL 153A Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes and Metabolism.
Reg# 398253
Fee: $975
No refund after 10 July A Live Online 11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-9pm, June 27-Sept. 12
Remote Classroom No meeting July 4.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 10. 7 & Nagendra N. Mishra, Ph.D.
CHEM XL 153C
Biochemistry: Biosynthetic and Energy Metabolism and Its Regulation
4.0 units
This course discusses the metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, amino acids and lipids. Additionally, the course covers photosynthetic metabolism and assimilation of inorganic nutrients. Finally, the course covers the regulation of these processes. c
Prerequisite(s): LIFESCI 2 and LIFESCI 3 (or LIFESCI 7A, 7B and 7C), LIFESCI 23L, and CHEM 153A with a grade of “C” or better.
Reg# 398254
Fee: $975
No refund after 8 July
X In Person 11 mtgs
Tuesday, 6-9:30pm, June 25-Sept. 3
UCLA: Haines Hall
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 1. 7 & Shakir Sayani, Ph.D.
Physics
PHYSICS XL 10
Physics
4.0 units
This course covers planetary motion; Newton’s laws; gravitation, electricity and magnetism; wave motion, light, sound and heat; relativity; quantum mechanics; atoms; subatomic particles; and the development of physical ideas in their cultural and historical perspective. c
Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school mathematics, including algebra.
Reg# 398336
Fee: $975
No refund after 12 July
A Live Online
10 mtgs
Saturday, 9am-12:30pm, June 29-Aug. 31
Remote Classroom
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences. Not open for credit to students with credit for Physics 6A, 5A, or equivalent mechanics courses.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 5. 7 Jun Park, Ph.D.
PHYSICS XL 5A
Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy
5.0 units
Statics and dynamics of forces; motion; and energy, including thermal energy, with applications to biological and biochemical systems. c
Prerequisite(s): Calculus series, such as LIFESCI 30A, 30B or MATH 3A, 3B, 3C (3C may be taken concurrently); or MATH XL 31A, 31B; or equivalent. PHYSICS 5A, 5B, and 5C form a one-year sequence in basic physics for students in the biological and health sciences. Calculus is used throughout. Successful completion of basic calculus courses is a prerequisite for admission to this sequence.
Reg# 398343
Fee: $1,080
No refund after 18 June
A Live Online
21 mtgs
Tuesday, 6:30-10pm, June 25-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
Thursday, 8-10pm, June 27-Sept. 5
Remote Classroom
Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver form.
Physics XL 5B and XL 5C will be offered in Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter. Nonscience majors interested in a general physics course should take XL 10 Physics when next offered. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Enrollment limited to 26 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 26.
Jacqueline Pau Ph.D.
Reg# 398359
Fee: $1,080
No refund after 1 July
A Live Online
21 mtgs
Tuesday, 6:30-10pm, June 25-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
Thursday, 6-8pm, June 27-Sept. 5
Remote Classroom
Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver form.
Physics XL 5B and XL 5C will be offered in Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter. Nonscience majors interested in a general physics course should take XL 10 Physics when next offered. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Enrollment limited to 26 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 26
Jacqueline Pau Ph.D.
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Other Sciences
BIOL CH X 401
Introduction to Protein Structure: From Disease to Therapy
4.0 units
Proteins are involved in almost every physiological process that occurs within the body. They are necessary for countless metabolic processes, including converting glucose into energy, carrying oxygen in your blood, and recognizing and destroying foreign pathogens. Knowing the structure of the proteins that perform these essential functions is paramount to understanding how they work normally and why mutations lead to disease. Although proteins are involved in innumerable diseases, they may also be key in the development of therapeutic treatments. By understanding protein structure, scientists can design small molecules and even novel proteins that can treat a variety of diseases. This course provides an introduction to protein and nucleic acid structure as it relates to the essential functions that these macromolecules perform within cells. Lectures focus on how protein structure relates to a variety of common human pathologies and on the therapies that are used to treat these diseases.
Prerequisite(s): LIFESCI XL 3 or LIFESCI XL 7A
Reg# 398470
Fee: $850
No refund after 7 July A Live Online 11 mtgs
Monday, 6-9pm, June 24-Sept. 9 Remote Classroom
No meeting on Sept. 2. Enrollment deadline: June 30. Enrollment limited to 25. 7 & Rishab Gupta PhD; UCLA School of Medicine PBL Tutor Faculty, professor emeritus, Surgical Oncology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine; chief due diligence officer, IndieBio.
MCD BIO X 405 Cancer Biology
4.0 units
Cancer accounts for nearly one in four deaths in the United States, and the cost to individuals and society is staggering at $217 billion each year. While billions of dollars are also spent on funding research that will help determine the causes, development, and progression of cancer, there is much more to learn in order to prevent and treat cancer effectively. This course explores the molecular and cellular biology of cancer, as well as reviews the current advances in therapy. The course is divided into two parts. The first part examines the nature and causes of cancer and provides an overview of important signaling mechanisms, and the second part emphasizes how cancer metastasizes and advances in treatment.
Prerequisite(s): LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B, 7C
Reg# 398469
Fee: $850
No refund after 10 July
A Live Online
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-9pm, June 27-Sept. 12
Remote Classroom
No meeting July 4. Enrollment deadline: July 10. Visitors not permitted. 7 & Rishab Gupta PhD; UCLA School of Medicine PBL Tutor Faculty, professor emeritus, Surgical Oncology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine; chief due diligence officer, IndieBio.
PATH X 401
Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacogenetics and Personalized Medicine
4.0 units
Variations in human DNA over generations result in evolution and beneficial adaptations. However, some changes in human DNA that cause genetic variation occasionally result in genetic disorders. The field of molecular diagnostics focuses on the development of tests that aid in the diagnosis and prognosis of disease, as well as predict disease risk. The information gained by this type of diagnostics can identify the abnormal molecules that signify the presence or potential for disease in individuals. As a result, clinicians can now prescribe drugs or other therapies that target the specific abnormal function. The emerging field of pharmacogenetics aims at predicting the drug response based on an individual’s genetic profile, thus helping clinicians to tailor effective treatments. This course overviews the basic principles of molecular diagnostics and pharmacogenetics and the applications of the emerging technologies in personalized medicine. Students learn about the clinical applications of molecular diagnostic in patients with cancer, inherited disease, and infectious disease. The course concludes with detailed discussions on personalized medicine and the pros, cons, ethics, challenges, strategies, and public policy related to this emerging field.
Prerequisite(s): Introductory courses in Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry, or equivalent coursework.
Reg# 398304
Fee: $850
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7 & Durga Cherukuri, PhD, DABMG; associate director, Clinical Genomics, Genoptix Medical Laboratory.
M PHARM X 401
Introduction to Pharmacology
3.0 units
This course introduces students to the mechanisms underlying the action of various classes of drugs and their receptor targets in the body. An overview of the most widely used drugs provides insight into their therapeutic effects, clinical indications, adverse reactions, and drug interactions.
Prerequisite(s): PHYSCI X 452.6 Foundations in Human Physiology or successful completion of an introductory college-level physiology course.
Reg# 398471
Fee: $850
No refund after 9 July
A Live Online
10 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-9pm, June 26-Aug. 28
Remote Classroom
Enrollment deadline: July 2. 7 & Lee Regev
PHYSCI X 401
Fundamentals of Human Physiology
6.0 units
This course presents the biochemical and biophysical principles underlying the physiological processes of the human body. Lectures cover cell structure, molecular movement and control mechanisms, energy and metabolism, neural control and sensory systems, enzyme function, endocrinology, muscle physiology, control of body movement, circulation, respiration, immunity, kidney function, digestion, and metabolic regulation. Laboratories emphasize practical application of theory reviewed in lectures. Special emphasis is placed on pathological conditions and their treatments.
Prerequisite(s): Basic college-level chemistry, biology, and human anatomy are strongly recommended.
Reg# 398472
Fee: $1,010
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Enrollment and class participation is contingent on signing a liability waiver. Students must attend both laboratory and lecture sessions to receive credit.
Enrollment deadline: June 28. Visitors not permitted. 7 & Lee Regev
PHYSCI X 408
Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular Disease
4.0 units
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.
Prerequisite(s): One year college-level biology.
Reg# 398303
Fee: $900
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam.
Enrollment deadline: June 30. 7 & Joseph Esdin, PhD
PHYSCI X 410
Pulmonary Physiology
4.0 units
The respiratory system is a complex network of organs and tissues that controls essential functions of the human body. This course examines pulmonary physiology at the molecular, cellular, and system level to elucidate how the human lungs function to facilitate gas exchange related to metabolism. Topics include anatomy of the respiratory system; mechanics of breathing; gas exchange and delivery to and from cells; regulation of homeostasis; neural control of breathing; and modulatory compensation in response to stressful situations, such as exercise, high altitude, diving, and sleep apnea. Course instruction overviews common pathologies, chronic diseases, and current treatments to understand the disorders of the respiratory system.
Prerequisite(s): One year college-level biology.
Reg# 398302
Fee: $900
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/ speakers, and webcam. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Enrollment deadline: June 30. 7 & Joseph Esdin, PhD
PHYSCI X 435
Neurophysiology: How the Brain Thinks
4.0 units
This course explores the molecular, cellular, and circuitry mechanisms that underlie the function of the mammalian nervous system, with special emphasis on the human brain. Topics include analysis of electrical properties of neurons, chemical communication between neurons, cellular processes responsible for synaptic transmission as well as short- and long-term plasticity, and the functional organization of the central nervous system.
Prerequisite(s): Students should possess a basic knowledge of biology, neuroanatomy, general physiology, and electrical principles.
Reg# 398301
Fee: $900
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/ speakers, and webcam. Enrollment limited to 25. Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7 & Joseph Esdin, PhD
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PHYSCI X 459.10
Introduction to Pathophysiology: Disease States in the Human Body
4.0 units
This course is designed as an overview of the mechanisms and consequences of disease based on physiological dysfunction in the major organ systems. Each organ system is introduced by a brief and basic review covering normal structure and function, followed by the pathology and some common disorders of each system. Discussion includes common clinical presentations of disease and the mechanisms underlying signs and symptoms. Diseases covered include cardiovascular, cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, hepatitis, infections, and diseases of the kidney and cardiovascular system (some topics may vary by quarter).
Recommended: Basic college-level chemistry and a human anatomy course are strongly recommended.
Reg# 398300
Fee: $900
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7 & Helder Araujo MD, PhD
Math & Statistics
For more information call (310) 825-7093.
MATH XL 31B
Integration and Infinite Series
4.0 units
This course covers transcendental functions, methods, applications of integration, sequences and series. c
Prerequisite(s): MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus with a grade of “C-” or better.
Reg# 398260
Fee: $975
No refund after 9 July
A Live Online 11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-9pm, June 26-Sept. 4
Remote Classroom
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 2. 7 & Ryan Valles, M.S.
STATS XL 10
Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
5.0 units
This course provides an introduction to statistical thinking and understanding, including strengths and limitations of basic experimental designs, graphical and numerical summaries of data, inference and regression as a descriptive tool. c
Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics.
Reg# 398266
Fee: $995
No refund after 18 June
A Live Online 11 mtgs
Tuesday, 6-9:15pm, June 25-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Enrollment deadline: July 1. 7 & Miles Chen, Ph.D., lecturer in statistics, UCLA
Reg# 398265
Fee: $995
No refund after 10 July
A Live Online 11 mtgs
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 27-Sept. 12
Remote Classroom
No meeting July 4.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 10. 7 & Jaime Vallejo Valadez, M.S.
STATS XL 13
Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences
5.0 units
This introductory course for pre-health professionals covers the presentation and interpretation of data, descriptive statistics, introduction to correlation and regression, and introduction to basic statistical inference (estimation, testing of means and proportions, ANOVA) using both bootstrap methods and parametric models. c
Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics.
Reg# 398267
Fee: $995
No refund after 10 July
A Live Online 11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-9:15pm, June 27-Sept. 12
Remote Classroom
No meeting July 4.
Not open for credit to students with credit for STATS 10, 11, 12 or 14.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 10 7 & Miles Chen, Ph.D., lecturer in statistics, UCLA
STATS X 402
Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Methods
4.0 units
This introductory statistics course emphasizes practical application of the statistical analysis. The introduction covers the role of statistics in research; understanding statistical terminology; the use of appropriate statistical techniques; and interpreting findings in the fields of science, economics, nursing, business and medical research. Topics include graphing and tabulation of data, central tendency measures, dispersion, probability theory, probability distribution, sampling techniques, confidence interval and hypothesis testing.
Reg# 398263
Fee: $895
No refund after 30 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 15
It is recommended that students have the latest antivirus, word processing and spreadsheet software.
Coursework must be submitted as Microsoft Word or Excel attachments.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: July 2. 7 & Andy Niknafs M.S., Ph.D., lead engineer, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
STATS X 402.1
Advanced Statistics and Quantitative Methods
4.0 units
This advanced course in inferential statistics emphasizes the practical application of statistical analysis. Instruction includes an examination of the role of statistics in research; understanding statistical terminology; use of appropriate statistical techniques; and interpretation of findings in the fields of economics, business, nursing and medical research. Topics include graphing and tabulation of data, hypothesis testing for small and large samples, chi-squared, statistical quality control, analysis of variance (ANOVA), regression, correlation and decision making under uncertainty.
Prerequisite(s): STATS X 402 Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Methods
Reg# 398264
Fee: $895
No refund after 30 June M Online
June 24-Sept. 15
Coursework must be submitted as Microsoft Word or Excel attachments.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: July 2. 7 & Matin Lackpour M.B.A, Ed.D., Ph.D., mechanical engineer, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (retired)
Placement Exam
Students enrolling in this course need to complete the math placement exam before the first class. Please sign up for the math placement exam through ALEKS. Each student will be charged a $20 fee (nonrefundable) which covers 12 months of access to the Prep and Learning Module, which is a resource for refreshing your math skills.
Exam Length: 30 Questions
Time: You should plan to complete the placement exam within an uninterrupted 2-hour sitting
If you score 80% or higher, we recommend that you enroll in Calculus MATH XL 31A
If you score between 60% - 79%, we recommend that you enroll in Pre-Calculus MATH XL 1
If you score less than 60%, we recommend that you enroll in an algebra course
After taking the placement exam, you are given the opportunity to review certain topics through targeted learning exercises in the Prep and Learning Module.
Retake the exam, if necessary
After engaging with the Prep and Learning Module for at least 3 hours, you can take the placement exam again
The retake exam will become available 24 hours after the initial exam was completed.
You will have access to the Prep and Learning Module for 12 months after taking the initial exam.
MATH XL 31A
Differential and Integral Calculus
4.0 units
This course covers differential calculus, its applications and the introduction to integration. c
Prerequisite(s): MATH XL 1 Precalculus with a grade of “C-” or better, or three-and-a-half years of high school mathematics, including some coordinate geometry and trigonometry.
Reg# 398257
Fee: $975
No refund after 8 July
A Live Online 11 mtgs
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 25-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
Students who are not qualified to take this course should enroll in MATH XL 1 Precalculus.
Enrollment/class participation contingent on completing the ALEKS placement exam.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 1. 7 & Ryan Valles M.S.
Instructor to be announced
Esmaail Nikjeh MS
Reg# 398259
Fee: $975
No refund after 10 July
X In Person 11 mtgs
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 27-Sept. 12
UCLA: Math Sciences
No meeting July 4.
Students who are not qualified to take this course should enroll in MATH XL 1 Precalculus.
Enrollment/class participation contingent on completing the ALEKS placement exam.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 10. 7 & Ryan Valles M.S.
Instructor to be announced
Esmaail Nikjeh MS
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