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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 $1,275.00

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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.

Fall 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Monday, Wednesday
Instructor:
REG#
409682
Fee:
$1,275.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

No meetings November 23 & 25, 2026.

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 27, 2026 11:59:59 PM PST. 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.

Deadline
Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Sep 23, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Sep 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Sep 30, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 7, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 14, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 21, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 18, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 25, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 30, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Dec 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Dec 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Dec 9, 2026
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

Winter 2027 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
-
Monday, Wednesday
Instructor:
REG#
411019
Fee:
$1,275.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes

No meetings January 18 and February 15, 2027.

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2027 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 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 4, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 6, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 11, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 13, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 18, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 20, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 25, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jan 27, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 1, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 3, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 8, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 10, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 15, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Feb 17, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Feb 22, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Feb 24, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Mar 1, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Discussion
Wed Mar 3, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Mar 8, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Discussion
Wed Mar 10, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 15, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Mar 17, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Tuesday, Thursday
Instructor:
REG#
411020
Fee:
$1,275.00
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 10, 2027 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 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 5, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jan 7, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 12, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jan 14, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 19, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jan 21, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 26, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jan 28, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 2, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Feb 4, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 9, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Feb 11, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 16, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Feb 18, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 23, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Feb 25, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 2, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Mar 4, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 9, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Mar 11, 2027
7:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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.