MCDB_MIMG Orientation Packet 2015

7/23/2019 MCDB_MIMG Orientation Packet 2015

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Congratulations on being accepted to one of the top research institutions in the entire nation!!We are looking forward to getting to know you!

Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

Connie Firestone128 Hershey Hall, (310) 825-7109, [email protected] Home Page and Major Requirements: www.mcdb.ucla.edu

Always include your UID in emails to counselors.

Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular GeneticsBridget Wells1602B Molecular Sciences Bldg., (310) 825-8482, [email protected] Home Page and Major Requirements: www.mimg.ucla.edu

Always include your UID in emails to counselors.

Top Tips from your Counselor:

Academics is your number one priority See your departmental counselor to discuss all of your major options and for course planning Double check any advice you receive from your friends with your counselor Be sure to pre-plan your course schedule prior to your enrollment time If you become confused with ANYTHING be sure to ask a counselor (e.g., AAP, Honors, Athletics,

Department, College) Reread this packet during Fall quarter, it will help immensely.

Departmental Announcements (Sign up TODAY)

The MCD Bio & MIMG counselors use mailing lists to disperse important information to students in real time.You will have access to announcements regarding major and course requirements, scheduling updates, career andinternship opportunities, and other items of interest. If you do not subscribe, you are choosing to be uninformed and disadvantage compared to your peers. Sign up today.

To subscribe to MCDB:

Go to http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mcdbio-land fill out and submit the form on the page. Check your spam folder if you dont see the confirmation email.

To subscribe to MIMG:Go to http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mimg

and fill out and submit the form on the page. Check your spam folder if you dont see the confirmation email.

CATALISTis the Colleges Counseling Assistant Topics Announcement Listnews service that provides weekly remindeof drop/add deadlines, new majors and minors, etc. Its the only way to remember all the deadlines. CATALIST is availafrom your MyUCLA web page or it can be delivered to your e-mail account. To subscribe to the e-mail version ofCATALIST, go to http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/catalist-l. Please complete and submit the form on that pag


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Frequently Asked Questions

What is my "study list"?

Your study list refers to the courses in which you are enrolled for the quarter. You can view your study list by logging ontowww.my.ucla.edu. You are responsible for knowing what classes you are or arent enrolled in. Being on a waitlist does not guaranteeenrollment. If you are on a waitlist you should always have a backup plan because all waitlists are dropped on Friday of Second Week.

Is it possible to take courses for my major for Pass/No Pass credit (not letter graded)?No, all prep (pre-major) and major courses must be taken for a letter grade, otherwise the courses wont count on the pre-major / major.

What is meant by an "impacted" course and how do I know if a course is impacted?

Certain courses that are in high demand have Impacted status, which means that they cannot be dropped beyond Friday of the second wof the quarter. Each impacted course is clearly indicated on its course page on the Schedule of Classes. Click on "Crs Info" link and look a

Impacted Course: Yes (or No). A comprehensive list of impacted UCLA courses can also be viewed athttp://www.registrar.ucla.edu/soc/impact.htm. You can drop an impacted class via MyUCLA until 11:59 PM on Friday of Second Week.However, at any later point you must obtain an impacted course drop petition from College Academic Counseling, AAP, Athletics, orHonors. Requests to drop an impacted course after the end of Second Week are rarely approved.

What is a requisite, pre-requisite, or co-requisite?

A requisite (also referred to as a pre-requisite) is a required course that must be completed prior to taking the course for which it is arequisite. For example, Life Sciences 3 has requisites of Life Sciences 2 and Chem 14C or Chem 30A (organic chemistry). Therefore, yomust complete both Life Sciences 2 and Chem 14C or Chem 30A before you can enroll in Life Sciences 3.

A co-requisite is a course that can be taken concurrently with, or prior to taking the course for which it is a co-requisite. For example, Ch14BL has Chem 14B as a co-requisite. Therefore you may take Chem 14B and Chem 14BL together in the same quarter, or you may takeChem 14B followed by 14BL in a separate quarter.

How many classes are recommended for my first quarter at UCLA?

In order to acclimate yourself to UCLA, it is recommended that you take three courses in your first quarter at UCLA. As a science major

its recommended that you take two classes for the major (sciences courses) and one non-science course. Please see your departmental

counselor for specific questions about courses.

What is the difference between dropping a course and withdrawing?

To "drop a course" means to dis-enroll from one (or more) specific course(s), while continuing to attend others. If you are just dropping onor two of your classes for the quarter, not all of them, that's a drop, not a withdrawal. To "withdraw" means to discontinue attendance in A

courses in which you are enrolled. Withdrawal requests are subject to review and approval by the College of Letters and Science.

How many courses can I repeat, and will the first grade be removed from my transcript?

You may repeat up to 16 units for which the second grade will replace the first grade in the GPA calculation ONLY. Both grades remainyour transcript. If you receive a lower grade in the repeat it will still replace the first grade in the GPA calculation. Beyond 16 units,however, your GPA will be based on all letter grades assigned and total units attempted. The grade assigned each time you take a course w

be permanently recorded on your transcript.

How do I change my major?

To change majors, you must meet all policies and rules of the major that you wish to declare. Such rules may include a GPA requirement,repeat maximum, etc. You also must complete at least one full quarter at UCLA, and have a UCLA GPA. See a departmental counselor f

the major you intend to switch into and (s)he can assist you. Transfer students: because life sciences majors require completion of

extensive preparatory coursework, transfer students must be admitted directly into a life science major. Transfer students admit

to non-life science majors will not be able to change to a life science major after admission.


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Frequently Asked Questions, Continued

What if there are inconsistencies or errors on my Degree Audit Report (DAR)?

If you find inconsistencies or errors on your Degree Audit Report in the pre-major or major section, contact your departmental counselor.

For all other sections, contact a College counselor.

What is ECP (Expected Cumulative Progress)?

During a regular (non Summer) quarter of enrollment, you are required to be enrolled in a minimum of 13 units to maintain ECP ( althoug

12 units is considered full-time). ECP will be calculated every other quarter. Units earned during a summer session at UCLA or at anotaccredited school and transferred to UCLA willcount toward expected cumulative progress.NOTE: Transfer students are not held to ECPrequirements.

Can I go to school part time?

This is called Fee Reduction, and you can petition for this status through Letters and Science Counseling. It must be done for three regularquarters and you must be enrolled in ten or fewer units each quarter. This can be requested on the basis of family responsibility, employmcommitments, and/or health reasons. See College Counseling (A-316 Murphy), AAP, Honors, or Athletics for this. Be advised: this mayaffect your Financial Aid status. See your Financial Aid counselor for more information.

What if I want to take more than 19 units during a regular quarter or more than 18 units during Summer?

Go to your College counseling unit - College Academic Counseling (A-316 Murphy), AAP, Honors, or Athletics to request to exceed 19units for Fall, Winter, Spring, or 18 units for Summer. Be sure you are able to handle a very heavy course load, as it can be hard on yourGPA.

Can I take a course during the academic year (F,W,S) somewhere else when I'm already a UCLA student?

No, this is considered concurrent enrollment as defined by the UCLA College of Letters and Science. Only under rare circumstances anby special petition through the College are regularly enrolled UCLA students permitted to attend another institution while also attendingUCLA during the academic year.

o Can I take a course through Extension?UCLA College of Letters and Science (A-316 Murphy) does not permit this; howeveryou may petition. Please keep in mind that these requests are rarely approved. This term, "concurrent enrollment" should not beconfused with the term "concurrent enrollment" that Extension uses to describe enrollment in regularly offered UCLA courses. If

concurrent enrollment has been approved in advance, you may take regular UCLA classes through UCLA Extension. However, is up to the instructor, on a space-available basis. You should see the instructor at the first meeting of the class. For information, ycan call the Extension Science and Math Office at x57093.

o Can I take a course at a community college and transfer it to UCLA? This can be a good option, but remember that you are

affected by two rules 1. Once you've accrued 105 units from any school or college, you receive no unit creditfor community

college work (but you do get subject credit). 2. You must take 35 of the last 45 units toward your degree at UCLA (the ResideRule). Before you take a course elsewhere, be sure to first check that it will transfer to UCLA and give you the credit that you nee

Grades from community colleges never transfer.

o Can I take a course at another UC in summer? This is usually fine but watch out for the Residency Rule (see above). Again,

check first to make sure that the course will transfer for what you need. Grades from courses taken at other UC's dotransfer.

o What about the Education Abroad Program? Whether or not EAP courses will apply on your major is up to your department,

and may depend on which country you plan on going to. Its best to check with your departmental counselor before you begin theEAP application process.

Can I really graduate in 4 years??

YES YOU CAN!!! Sixty-five per cent (65%) of all UCLA students graduate in four years and one quarter. However, it is

entirely possible to graduate within four years. Please meet with your departmental counselor to see how you can make this

happen.


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UCLA Life Sciences6 Life Science Departments and 8 Life Science Majors

COUNSELOR CONTACT INFO

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology101 Hershey Hall, www.eeb.ucla.edu 310-825-1680

Biology MajorEcology, Behavior, and Evolution MajorMarine Biology MajorConservation Biology Minor

Kellie Marie Lavin -OR-Jessica Angus [email protected]

Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics1602B Molecular Sciences Bldg, www.mimg.ucla.edu 310-825-8482

MIMG Major

Bridget Wells [email protected]

Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology128 Hershey Hall, www.mcdb.ucla.edu310- 825-7109

MCDB MajorConnie Firestone [email protected]

Neuroscience1506D Gonda Center, www.neurosci.ucla.edu 310-206-2349

Neuroscience MajorNeuroscience Minor

To be determined [email protected]

Integrative Biology & Physiology125 Hershey Hall, www.physci.ucla.edu 310-825-3892

Physiological Science MajorInna Gergel [email protected]

Psychology1531 Franz Hall, www.psych.ucla.edu 310-825-2730

Psychology MajorPsychobiology Major

Melina Dorian [email protected]

Biomedical Research Minor220B Hershey Hall,www.biomedresearchminor.ucla.edu 310-825-0237To be determined [email protected]

Each of these majors requires all, or most of the Life Sciences Core Curriculum, detailed on the next two pages.


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LIFE SCIENCE CORE CURRICULUMThe Core Curriculum (Biology aka Life Science, Chemistry, Math, and Physics) is required for all Life Science Majo

Life Sciences (all courses required)

LS 1- Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity (5)

LS 2- Cells, Tissues, and Organs (4) LS 23L Intro to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology (2Prerequisite: Chem 14A or 20A Prerequisite: LS 2

LS 3- Introduction to Molecular Biology (4) Must be taken concurrently with LS 3 or LS 4Prerequisites: Chem 14C or 30A and LS 2

LS 4- Genetics (5)Prerequisite: LS 3

Chemistry (choose one of two series)

- - OR - -

14A- Chemical Structures and Equilibria (4)Prep: min 1 yr high school chem & 3.5 yrs math

14B- Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Organic Structures, and Spect (4)Prerequisites: Chem 14A & Math 3A or 31A or LS30A

14BL- General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (3)Prerequisites: Chem 14APre- or Co-requisite: Chem 14B

14C- Organic Molecular Structures and Interactions (4)Prerequisites: Chem 14B

14CL*- General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (4)

Prerequisites: Chem 14B, 14BLPre- or Co-requisite: Chem 14C

14D- Organic Reactions, Pharma Structures, and Activities (4)Prerequisite: Chem 14C

20A- Chemical Structure (4)Prep: min 1 yr high school chem & 3.5 yrs math

20B- Chemical Energetics and Change (4)Prerequisites: Chem. 20A and 31A

20L- General Chemistry Laboratory (3)Prerequisite: Chem 20APre- or Co-requisite: Chem 20B

30A- Chem Dynamics & Reactivity: Intro to Chem (4)Prerequisites: Chem20B

30AL- General Chemistry Laboratory II (4)

Prerequisites: Chem 20B, 20LPre- or Co-requisite: Chem 30A

30B- Organic Chemistry: Reactivity and Synthesis, Part I (4)Prerequisites: Chem 30A

30BL*- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (3)Prerequisites: Chem 30A, 30ALPre- or Co-requisite: Chem 30B

30C**- Organic Chemistry: Reactivity and Synthesis, Part IIPrerequisite: Chem 30B

*Beginning Fall 2014, Chem 14CL and 30BL are OPTIONAL for MCDB and MIMG majors, but are recommended for studeplanning to attend professional school.

**Course only needs to be taken by those students planning to attend professional school.

Note: Students must get permission to switch from the 14 series to the 20/30 series from the Chemistry department onl

after taking 14B/BL. Switching from the 20/30 series to the 14 series IS NOT POSSIBLE.


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Life Science Core Curriculum, Continued

Mathematics (choose one of three series)

Mathematics for Life Scientists Recommended for pre-med students, but cant be satisfied with AP credit

Life Science 30A - Mathematical modeling as tool for understanding dynamics of biological systems (4)

Life Science 30B - Introduction to concept of matrices and linear transformations (4)

Prerequisite: LS 30AStats 13 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences (5)

--OR--

1- Precalculus (4)Preparation: 3.5 yrs of high school math & completion of Math Diagnostic Test

Calculus for Life Sciences Students Math 3A and 3B can be satisfied with AP credit

Math 3A- Techniques and applications of differential calculus. Introduction to the integral (4)Preparation: Successful completion of Math Diagnostic Test

3B - Techniques and applications of integral calculus, introduction to differential equations and vector calculus. (4)

Prerequisite: Math 3A or 31A3C- Elementary probability, calculus-based probability, matrix algebra, and systems of differential equations (4)

Prerequisite: Math 3B or 31B

Stats 13 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences (5) Required for MIMG students, highly

recommended for MCDB

--OR--

Calculus for Physical Sciences Students Math 31A and 31B can be satisfied with AP credit

Math 31A Differential Calculus (4)Preparation: Successful completion of Math Diagnostic Test

31B- Calculus and Analytic Geometry (4)

Prerequisite: Math 31A32A- Calculus of Several Variables (4)

Prerequisite: Math 31B

Stats 13 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences. (5) Required for MIMG students, highly

recommended for MCDB

Notes:

Students can switch at any time from the 31 series to the 3 series, but students must receive an A in

series course to switch to 31 series.

AP Calculus credit can place you out of the Math 3 or 31 series only. It is not possible to place out of

any of the Life Science 30 series. However, medical and other professional schools do not accept AP

credit AND require a year of college-level math, making the Life Sci 30 series a good choice for most

students.


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Life Science Core Curriculum, Continued

Physics (choose one of two series)

Physics for Life Sciences Majors

6A- Mechanics. (5)Prerequisite: Math 3ABC, or 31A,B, & 32A, or LS 30A,B & Stats 13

6B- Waves, Electricity, and Magnetism. (5)Prerequisite: Physics 6A

6C- Light, Fluids, Thermodynamics, and Modern Physics (5)Prerequisite: Physics 6B

--OR

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

1A- Mechanics (5) 4AL- Laboratory: Mechanics (2)Prerequisites: Math 31A and 31B, recommended 32A Prerequisite: Physics 1A and 1B

1B- Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields (5)

Prerequisites: Physics 1A and Math 31B, 32A, 32B 4BL- Laboratory: Electricity and Magnetism (2)1C- Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity (5) Prerequisite: Physics 1A and 1B

Prerequisite: Physics 1A, 1B, Math 32A, 32B

*Contact the Physics counselor, Francoise Queval ([email protected]), regarding switching between series.

Please note:

All Life Sciences Core Curriculum courses, as well as the courses taken to satisfy the Major requirements, MU

be taken for letter gradesand passed with at least a C minus.

LS 3, 4 and 23L must be completed prior to taking any upper division MIMG or MCDB course. EXCEPTIONSMCDB 165A which requires LS 3 and Chem 14D or 30B only; MIMG 102 which requires LS 3 and LS 23L on

Physics may be placed in the third year.


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ENROLLMENT PROBLEMS you may encounterIf you want to enroll in a class that has a requisite class that you took somewhere other than UCLA, you may be prevented fro

enrolling. This is because the enrollment system does not recognize transfer coursework. That is, you may be BLOCKEDfrom enrolling into a class that has a requisite that you took somewhere other than UCLA. There is a way around this beforyour enrollment appointment begins, check the requisites for a course. If you see that you will be blocked from enrolling, youneed to contact the counselor of the department offering the course for help enrolling. Who can help you? Counselors canONLY enroll students in courses offered by their department:

YOUR MCDB COUNSELOR:

o CAN enroll any student, from any major, in an MCDB course (like MCDB 138)

o CANNOT enroll any student (not even an MCDB student) in a class offered by ANOTHER dept (like Life Sciences 3

YOUR MIMG COUNSELOR:

o CAN enroll any student, from any major, in an MIMG course (like MIMG 101)

o CANNOT enroll any student (not even an MIMG student) in a class offered by ANOTHER dept (like Life Sciences 3

When you need help with enrollment, contact the appropriate counselor via email. You must provide ALL theinformation the contact person will need in order to enroll you. Please be efficientyou should not assume thatcounselors have the time to look up each individual student, course, or section for you. Therefore make certain you

request includes ALL the following information:

Your full name

Your 9-digit University ID number (UID)

The department and number of the course, for example, Chem 14C; MCDB 138; MIMG 101, etc.

The 9-digit Student Records System (SRS) NUMBERS for at least two discussion/lab sections that will work w

your schedule, listed in order of preference. The SRS numbers are found on the courses page on the Schedule ofClasses, 1st column from the left, under the title Crs Info

Here is the CONTACT INFO you will need if you have problems enrolling yourself inLife Science Core Courses:

Chemistry4006 Young Hall, www.chem.ucla.edu, 825-1859E-mail [email protected]

Life Sciences222 Hershey Hall, www.lscore.ucla.edu, 825-6614E-mail: [email protected]

Mathematics6356 Math Sciences Building, www.math.ucla.edu, 206-1286

E-mail [email protected]

Physics1-707A Physics and Astronomy Building, www.physics.ucla.edu, 825-2453E-mail [email protected]

Statistics8142A Math Sciences Building, www.stat.ucla.edu, 206-3742E-mail [email protected]


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Offices of Academic Counselin& Student ServicCollege of Letters and Science

LETTERS & SCIENCE

COUNSELING OFFICES

College Academic Counseling A316 Murphy Hall

Honors Programs A311 Murphy Hall

Academic Advancement Program 1205 Campbell Hall

Athletics 127 Morgan Center

COUNSELING OFFICES

FOR OTHER SCHOOLS

School of Arts & Architecture 2200 Broad Art Center

School of Engineering 6426 Boelter Hall

School of Nursing 2-200 Factor Building

School of Public Affairs 3357 Public Affairs

School of Public Health A1-269 CHS

School of Theater, Film & Television 103 East Melnitz Hall

COUNSELING OFFICES FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS(Updated April 2015)

AAccounting/Anderson School Rachel Saar D413 Anderson School (310) 206-8711 [email protected]

Aerospace Studies Alexandra Skierso 218 Student Activities Center (310) 825-1742 [email protected]

African American Studies Eboni Shaw 159 Haines Hall (310) 825-3776 [email protected]

American Indian Studies IDP Clementine Bordeaux 3217 Campbell Hall (310) 825-6541 [email protected]

Anthropology Dept. Ethan Emerson 341 Haines Hall (310) 825-6962 [email protected]

Art History Dept. Verlena Johnson 206A Dodd Hall (310) 825-3992 [email protected]

Asian American Studies Dept. Anne Bautista 3339 Rolfe Hall (310) 267-5593 [email protected]

Asian Languages & Cultures Dept. Lindsay Doung

Shan Shan Chi-Au

290 Royce Hall

290 Royce Hall

(310) 267-4037

(310) 267-4008

[email protected]

[email protected]

Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Dept. Kimberly Perez 7217 Math Sciences Building (310) 825-1954 [email protected]@atmos.u

BBiomedical Research Minor IDP To be determined 220B Hershey Hall (310) 825-0237 [email protected] Dept. Roxy Naranjo 51-254 CHS (310) 267-2186 [email protected]

CCenter for Digital Humanities Miriam Posner 1020 Public Affairs Bldg. (310) 206-7575 [email protected]

Center for Labor Research & Education,

Labor & Workplace Studies(minor)

Elizbeth Espinoza 1103 Ueberroth Building (310) 206-0812 [email protected]

Chemistry & Biochemistry Dept. Timothy Mahlanza 4006 Young Hall (310) 825-1859 [email protected]

Denise Mantonya 4006 Young Hall (310) 825-4660 [email protected]

Chicana & Chicano Studies Dept. Ellie Hernndez 7351 Bunche Hall (310) 206-7696 [email protected]

Civic Engagement (Minor) (IDP) Brooke Wilkinson A316 Murphy Hall (310) 825-4945 [email protected]

Classics Dept. Tanya Kim 212A Dodd Hall (310) 206-1590 [email protected]

Communication Studies Dept. Pia Svenson 2316 Rolfe Hall (310) 206-8446 [email protected]

Community Health Sciences Dept. Jennifer OBrien 36-070B CHS (310) 825-8314 [email protected]

Comparative Literature Dept. Vanessa Carrillo 350B Humanities Building (310) 825-7650 [email protected]

Computational & Systems Biology IDP Edward Olano 4436 Boelter Hall (310) 825-7482 [email protected]

DDentistry (contract courses only) Megan Scott 13-089 CHS (310) 825-1955 [email protected]

Disability Studies (Minor) Brooke Wilkinson A316 Murphy Hall (310) 825-4945 [email protected]

EEarth, Planetary, & Space Sciences Dept. Lauri Holbrook 3683 Geology Building (310) 825-3917 [email protected]

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Dept. Jessica AngusKellie Marie Lavin

101 Hershey Hall101 Hershey Hall

(310) 825-1680 [email protected]

Economics Dept. Julie Plotkin 2263 Bunche Hall (310) 825-5118 [email protected]

Jessica Fraser

John Lee

2263 Bunche Hall

2263 Bunche Hall

Education Dept. Ingris Hernandez 1009 Moore Hall (310) 206-3264 [email protected]

English Dept. Janel Mungua

Danielle Maris

158 Humanities Building

160 Humanities Building

(310) 825-1389

(310) 825-3927

[email protected]

[email protected]

Environmental Health Sciences Dept. Rebecca Greenberg 56-085 CHS (310) 206-1619 [email protected]

Environment & Sustainability Royce Dieckmann La Kretz Hall, Suite 300 (310) 206-9193 [email protected]

Epidemiology Dept. Joy Miller 71-254A CHS (310) 206-3901 [email protected]

ESL (Academic English ESL) Catharine McGraw 146 Human. Building (310) 206-1145 [email protected]

Ethnomusicology Alfred Bradley 1642 Schoenberg Hall (310) 825-4768 [email protected]

FFrench & Francophone Studies Dept. Kerry Allen 212 Royce Hall (310) 825-1147 [email protected]

GGender Studies Samantha Hogan 1120 Rolfe Hall (310) 206-8156 [email protected]

Geography Dept. Lisa Lee 1255B Bunche Hall (310) 825-1166 [email protected]

Germanic Languages Dept. Kerry Allen 212 Royce Hall (310) 825-1147 [email protected]

Gerontology IDP Stan M. Paul 3357H Public Affairs Bldg (310) 206-8966 [email protected]

HHealth Policy & Management Jill Richardson 31-236A CHS (310) 825-7863 [email protected]


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History Dept. Paul Padilla

Deborah Dauda

6248 Bunche Hall

6288 Bunche Hall

(310) 825-3720

(310) 825-3269

[email protected]

[email protected]

IInformation Studies Susan Abler 207 GSE&IS Building (310) 825-5269 [email protected]

Institute for Society and Genetics Rich Moushegian 1308 Rolfe Hall (310) 206-1890 [email protected]

Institute of the Environment &

Sustainability

Royce Dieckmann La Kretz Hall, Suite 300 (310) 206-9193 [email protected]

Integrative Biology & Physiology(Physiological Science Major)

Inna Gergel 125 Hershey Hall (310) 825-3892 [email protected]

International Institute IDPsInternational & Area Studies IDP:

African Studies, African & Middle EasternStudies, Asian Studies, East Asian Studiesminor, European Studies, Latin American

Studies South Asian Studies,Southeast Asian Studies >

Global Studies, Int. Development Studies, .>

Center for World Languages >

Magda Yamamoto

Sandy Valdivieso

Susan Kresin

10373 Bunche Hall

10357 Bunche Hall

306 Humanities

(310) 206-6571

(310) 825-5187

(310) 825-4644

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Italian Department Kerry Allen 212 Royce Hall (310) 825-1147 [email protected]

LLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender

Studies Program

Brown, Tomarion 361 Humanities (310) 206-3032 [email protected]

Life Sciences Lily Yanez

Michelle Veintimilla

Jennifer Weill

222 Hershey Hall

222 Hershey Hall

222 Hershey Hall


Linguistics (Applied Linguistics) Jessika Herrera 3300 Rolfe Hall (MWF)3126C Campbell Hall (TR)

(310) 825-4631(310) 825-4632

[email protected]

MMathematics Department Connie Jung

Lucia Saavedra

6356 Math Sciences Building

6356 Math Sciences Building


Medicine (contract courses only) Jonathan David 911 Broxton (310) 794-3563 [email protected]

Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular

Genetics Dept.

Bridget Wells 1602B Molecular Sci Building (310) 825-8482 [email protected]

Military Science Victoria Sanelli 120G Student Activities Center (310) 825-7381 [email protected], Cell, & Devt Biology Dept. Connie Firestone 128 Hershey Hall (310) 825-7109 [email protected]

Musicology Dept. Barbara Van Nostrand 2443 Schoenberg Hall (310) 206-5187 [email protected]

NNaval Science Dept. Tanya Lara 120T Student Activities Center (310) 825-9075 [email protected]

Near Eastern Languages and Cultures Isamara Ramirez 378A Humanities Building (310) 825-4165 [email protected]

Neuroscience IDP

Nursing

To be determined

Shelli Shepherd

1506D Gonda Res. Center

2-137 Factor Building

(310) 206-2349

(310) 825-7182

[email protected]

[email protected]

PPhilosophy Dept. Rachel Lee

Blake Livesay

329 Dodd Hall

321 Dodd Hall

(310) 206-1356

(310) 825-4641

[email protected]

[email protected]

Physics & Astronomy (Astrophysics) Dept. Franoise Quval 1-707A Physics & Astronomy (310) 825-2453 [email protected] Dolalas 1-707D Physics & Astronomy (310) 206-1447 [email protected]

Political Science Dept.

Psychology, Psychobiology, Cognitive Science

Public Affairs

James Bondurant

Kathy Escobedo

Counseling Office

Stan M. Paul

4269B Bunche Hall

4269A Bunche Hall

1531 Franz Hall

3357H Public Policy Building

(310) 825-1184

(310) 825-3862

(310) 825-2730

(310) 206-8966

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

SScandinavian Section Kerry Allen 212 Royce Hall (310) 825-1147 [email protected]

School of Public Affairs Stan M. Paul 3357H Public Policy Building (310) 206-8966 [email protected]

School of Public Health Josie Wei A1-269 CHS (310) 825-5524 [email protected]

Science Education Minor IDP

Slavic, East European and EurasianLanguages & Cultures Dept.

Dr. Arlene Russell

Asiroh Cham

1037 Young Hall

322B Humanities Building

(310) 794-2191

(310) 825-3856

[email protected]

[email protected]

Social Thought IDP Brooke Wilkinson A316 Murphy Hall (310) 825-4945 [email protected]

Society and Genetics Rich Moushegian 1308 Rolfe Hall (310) 206-1890 [email protected]

Sociology Dept. Simbi Mahlanza 254E Haines Hall (310) 825-1215 [email protected]

Spanish & Portuguese Dept. Juana Escobar 5314 Rolfe Hall (310) 825-8289 [email protected]

Statistics Dept. Glenda Jones 8117 Math Sciences Building (310) 206-3742 [email protected]

Study of Religion IDP Melissa Linn 351 Humanities Building (310) 206-8799 [email protected]

Surgery (contract courses only) Iris Mau 72-235 Center for Health Sci (310) 206-2567 [email protected]

UUrban Planning Stan M. Paul 3357H Public Policy Building (310) 206-8966 [email protected]

WWriting Programs Catharine McGraw 146 Humanities Building (310) 206-1145 [email protected]


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Tips for New Students

The Quarter System Quarter vs. Semester One of the toughest adjustments, especially for

transfer students.The quarter system is very different from the semester systemit moves a lot faster and more is required o

students in a relatively short period of time. Transitioning from the semester to the quarter system requiresignificant adjustment. Dont be discouraged if you find that it takes some time to get used to the fasterpace. Being organized and planning your study time greatly helps with the adjustment.

Course Load--How many classes should I enroll in for my first quarter?Not more than three. As you are just starting out at UCLA, it is a good idea to begin with a conservativeschedule until you get your bearings. We recommend two classes for the major and one non-science class(English Comp or a General Elective, for example). Dont take more than two major classes in your firstquarter! And do not take more than three courses total. (But if you like, you can take three courses plus a

Fiat Lux seminar or University Studies 10 or 20.) Once you get a feel for the kind of course load you canhandle, you can adjust your schedule accordingly for future quarters.

Pre-requisites & Sequence of Courses Do classes have to be taken in a particular order?Pre-requisites, also called simply requisites, are courses that you must take before taking a particularcourse. For example, you must take LS 2 before you can take LS 3, so LS 2 is a requisitefor LS 3. It isessential that you familiarize yourself with the requisites for all courses you plan to take. Requisites areestablished for a reason and are strictly enforced. You must have the proper requisites completed beforetaking any MIMG classes! The UCLA General Catalog and the Schedule of Classes contains course

descriptions with requisites. It is your responsibility to assure that required classes are completed beforetrying to enroll in a particular course.

Scheduling tips

Life Sciences (LS) 1Is not a requisites for LS 2, but DO NOT purposefully wait to take LS 1 until youve completed the rest

the LS series. Spring of your first year is a good time to take LS 1.

BEFORE LS 2, you must have had at least one course in general chemistry (Chem 14A or 20A).

BEFORE LS 3, you must have had at least one course in organic chemistry (Chem 14C or 30A), & LS 2 or the equivalent.

BEFORE LS 4, you must have had LS 3 or the equivalent.

LS 23L should be taken concurrently (in the same quarter) as LS 3 or LS 4.

Dont take Chemistry 153A and 153Lin the same quarter.


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Tips for New Students, continued

When to Seek Advice When should I see a counselor?Your best source for obtaining important (and correct) information about degree or major requirements is from an academiccounselor. It is recommended that you see your MCDB or MIMG departmental counselor to go over your Degree Audit Rep

at least once a year, more often if needed. Wise students do not wait until the day before their first enrollment pass to see th

counselor. Check with the counselor to see when she will be available. The first two weeks of every quarter are very busy, soyou want to plan future quarters or discuss career/grad school, it is best to come afterthe first two weeks. Questions can alsoe-mailed-- [email protected](for MCDB) [email protected](for MIMG).

Never depend on your friends or even professors for accurate academic information!!

College vs. Departmental Counselors Which counselor should I go to?For any questions or concerns you may have regarding the requirements pertaining to the major, see your departmentalcounselor (Bridget Wells for MIMG; Connie Firestone for MCDB). For any other concerns (IGETC, the American History a

Institutions requirement, the English Composition requirement, GEs etc.), check with College Counseling (A-316 Murphy); oan Honors counselor if you are in College Honors; or an AAP counselor if you are in the Academic Advancement Program

(AAP).

Professors Office Hours Why should I go to office hours?Attending professors office hours is an excellent way to supplement your class notes. It has been our observation that studenwho regularly attend the profs office hours do better on exams and in classes overall. Not only will it serve as a useful aid inpreparing for exams, but it can give you and the prof an opportunity to get to know each other on a more individual basis.

Keeping the University Updated Why is my current contact info important?It is crucial that you maintain up-to-date records with the Registrars Office. If any of your contact information (address, phonumber, e mail address, etc.) changes, you should enter the changes into the Universitys Record System through thewww.my.ucla.eduwebsite. Failure to do so can result in the delay of important messages to you regarding record holds,financial aid, etc.

Be Your Own Person! Should I constantly compare myself to my classmates?A competitive edge can be just the thing one needs to stay on top of his or her studies and to excel academically. However, itequally important to keep things in perspective. The only person you really need to compete with is you.. . . .try not to compayourself with others too much (easier said than done, we know). Oftentimes, ones perception of his or her own progresscompared to friends, roommates, or classmates can be skewed. Try to concentrate primarily on your own goals and do what yneed to do for yourself to attain those goals.

Taking Advantage of Resources What can UCLA offer me?One of the great things about a large campus like UCLA is the variety of opportunities and resources available to students. Aresource list is included in this handbook, but it only scratches the surface. The College of Letters and Science and Covel

Commons provide a wealth of workshops and seminars on all kinds of topics, from tutorials to dealing with test anxiety to hoto approach professors. Take advantage! It helps make UCLA a much smaller community and it will help you learn how toadapt to this exciting new environment.

Transfer students are highly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Bruin Resource Center ( http://www.brc.ucla.edu/which has many events and programs that cater to transfer students ( http://www.transfers.ucla.edu/)


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Helpful Resources at UCL

College Counseling Units - for questions about College requirements

College Academic Counseling: Provides academic counseling on degree requirements (including G.E. requirements),scholastic difficulty (academic probation/STD), program planning (double majors).

A316 Murphy Hall; 310-825-3382 http://www.college.ucla.edu/up/counseling/counselors.htm

Academic Advancement Program (AAP): Provides academic counseling, tutoring, and mentoring to students eligible foAAP (those whose academic profiles and personal backgrounds may impact their University experience and their retention angraduation from UCLA). 1209 Campbell Hall; 310-825-1481 http://www.college.ucla.edu/up/aap/

Honors Program: Provides academic counseling to all students participating in Honors Programs as well as departing anreturning Education Abroad Program students, Blue and Gold Wasserman Scholars, first-year Alumni and Regents Scholars, other special cohorts. A311 Murphy Hall; (310) 825-1553 http://www.college.ucla.edu/up/honors/

Athletics: Provides academic support for nearly 700 student-athletes in 22 sports. Services include Academic Counselingand advising, Tutorial Services, an Academic Mentor program, graduate school advising, career development education, andstudent-athlete academic orientation. George Kneller Academic Center in the JD Morgan Center; 310-825-8699http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=208272559

Other helpful campus resources

Academics in the Commons (AITC): Provides tutoring, peer advising, workshops on time management, test taking, pre-health career information203 Covel Commons; 310-206-1493; http://www.college.ucla.edu/up/aitc/default.htm

Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center: Provides outpatient services for UCLA students. Most services areprepaid by registration fees, and a current BruinCard is required for service.

Arthur Ashe Center 221 Westwood Plaza; 310-825-4073; http://www.studenthealth.ucla.edu/

Bruin Resource Center: open to all Bruins, but especially caters to foster youth, students with dependents, transfer studenundocumented students and veterans.

Career Center: Provides career planning, pre-professional advising, and employment assistance free to all UCLA student

Strathmore Building, 501 Westwood Plaza; 310-825-2981; http://www.career.ucla.edu/

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Provides short-term personal counsel and psychotherapy

John Wooden Center West; 221 Westwood Plaza; 310-825-0768; http://www.counseling.ucla.edu/

Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars (Tom Bradley International Hall): Assists students with

questions about immigration, employment, government regulations, financial aid, academic and administrative procedures,cultural adjustment, and personal matters106 Tom Bradley International Hall ; 310 825-1681; http://www.intl.ucla.edu/

Education Abroad Program (EAP): Provides students study opportunities at more than 140 different universities in 35countries. UCLA students remain registered here while overseas and receive UC units and grade points for work completedabroad. B300 Murphy Hall; 310-825-4995; http://www.isop.ucla.edu/eap/


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Resources, continued

Financial Aid: Provides financial aid counseling and information to students who apply and are qualified to receive need-based aid- including grants, loans, work study, and some scholarshipsA129J Murphy Hall; 310-206-0400; http://www.fao.ucla.edu

Libraries: http://www.library.ucla.edu/

Life Sciences Core Office: Handles information and enrollment into Life Sciences 1, 2, 3, 4, 23L

222 Hershey Hall; (310) 825-6614

Office of Ombuds Services: Acting impartially, the Ombuds office responds to issues and concerns from students, staff,faculty, and administrators by investigating unresolved conflicts or facilitate the resolution of problemsStrathmore Building, 501 Westwood Plaza; 310-825-7627; http://www.ombuds.ucla.edu/

Office for Students with Disabilities: Provides academic support services to regularly enrolled students with documentedpermanent or temporary disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans witDisabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and University policies

A255 Murphy Hall; 310-825-1501; http://www.osd.ucla.edu/

Peer Helpline: Provides crisis intervention and referral hot line staffed by UCLA students and staff members.

310-825-HELP

Registrars Office: Handles registration, enrollment, and degree services

1113 Murphy Hall; 310-825-1091; http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/

Scholarship Resource Center: Provides help for students in search for private scholarships, regardless of financial aid

eligibility. 233 Covel Commons; 310-206-2875; http://www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/

Student Legal Services: Currently registered and enrolled students with legal problems can get assistance from attorneysand law students under direct supervision of attorneys

70 Dodd Hall; 310-825-9894; http://www.studentlegal.ucla.edu

UCLA Store-Ackerman Union: Provides services for all students needs including Textbooks Department , Computer St(personal computer, peripherals), BookZone (reference books), Essentials (school and office supplies), BearWear, Fast Track(active footwear, sportwear), and Market (convenience store).

Ackerman Union; 310-825-7711; http://www.collegestore.org/UCLAstore/au.html

* NOTE: This is but a small subset of the immense amount of resources offered at UCLA. Please refer to the UCLA homepfor more information on the resources offered to you as UCLA students: http://www.ucla.edu

Are you interested in teaching science? Information on theScience Teacher Education Program is available at http://www.nslc.ucla.edu/STEP .


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Medical School Requirement Guidelines

Please note that these guidelines are subject to change at any time and are based on the UCLA School of Medicinerequirements. The Career Center and the admissions offices of your top five or ten med schools are the best sourcfor updated requirements.

Students planning to apply to medical school should take:

Three quarters of Englishat the college level (AP does not apply), including at least one quarter of Englishcomposition (two is preferable). At least one course should be a literature course.

At least three quarters of mathat the college level (AP does not apply), including one course in statistics (lowor upper division; can take Biostats 100A which counts on the major). If you need an additional quarter inmath, any college math course will fulfill the requirement, you need not take extra calculus course.

The Life Sciences series fulfills the requirement for one year of biologywith labat the college level (AP does napply). For USC, you will need one quarter of molecular biology in addition to the one year (three quarters) obiology with lab. This is covered by Life Sciences 1, 2, 3, 4 and 23L.

The 14 or the 20 series plus Chemistry 153A/L fulfill the chemistry with labrequirement at the college level (Adoes not apply). Students who choose to take the 20 series should also complete Chem 30C to finish all of theorganic chemistry topics that are required by the med schools. Some schools do not specifically requirebiochemistry lab, but all these courses are what medical schools expect to see from UCLA applicants. Physicscovered by your major.

Spanishis highly recommended. (This need not have been taken at the college level. If you do take it at UCLyou should complete it through Spanish 3.) Other foreign languages will also fill this requirement.

Students should also be able to show a commitment to the following:

Community service and/or Experience in a health care setting. This is an indication of your commitment to

helping others. Your community service doesn't have to be through UCLA; it can be in your home communitythrough a church group, etc., but your record of service should show a genuine commitment.

Knowledge as to how health care is delivered and/or financed in the United States. You may want to considthe Public Health Minor.

Research. Some admission committees dont consider this absolutely necessary, but most schools will expectyou to have done some kind of research if you were an undergraduate at UCLA. There is no minimum numbof quarters of research involvement.

Remember, always have a Plan B!At http://www.eeb.ucla.edu/images/EEBover580biologyCareers.pdf you will find a list of 580

Careers in Biologygraciously compiled for you by staff in the Department of Ecology andEvolutionary Biology! Take a lookyou may find Plan B there!!


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cademic Integrity

To all UCLA Students:UCLA is a community of scholars. In this community, all of its members (faculty, staff and students) are responsibfor maintaining standards of academic honesty. As a student and member of the University community, you are heto get an education and are, therefore, expected to demonstrate integrity in your academic endeavors. You areevaluated on your own merits. Cheating, plagiarism, collaborative work, multiple submissions without thepermission of the professor, or other kinds of academic dishonesty are considered unacceptable behavior and willresult in formal disciplinary proceedings usually resulting in suspensionor dismissal.

Forms of cademic dishonesty

As specified in the UCLA Student Conduct Code (http://www.deanofstudents.ucla.edu/studentconductcode.pdf),violations or attempted violations of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, cheating, fabrication,plagiarism, multiple submissions or facilitating academic dishonesty (see the following for detailed definitions).

While you are here at UCLA, you may find yourself in a situation where cheating seems like a viable choice. You mrationalize to yourself that Everyone else does it. Well, they dont. And will that matter when YOU get caught? NIf you are unsure whether what you are considering doing is cheating, just ask yourselfhow would you feel if youractions were public, for anyone to see? Would you feel embarrassed or ashamed? If the answer is yes, thats a goo

indicator that you are taking a risk and rationalizing it to yourself.

If after reviewing the information below, you are still unclear about any of the items dont take chances, dontjust take your well-intentioned friends advice ASK your TA or your Professor. Know the rules Ignorance is NOdefense. In addition, avoid placing yourself in situations which might lead your TA or Professor to suspect you ocheating. For example, during an exam dont sit next to someone with whom you studied in case your answers enup looking too similar.

lternatives to cademic Dishonesty

Seek out help meet with your TA or Professor, ask if there is special tutoring available.

Drop the course can you take it next quarter when you might feel more prepared and lesspressured?

Ask for an extension if you explain your situation to your TA or Professor, they might grant yoan extended deadline.

See a counselorat Student Psychological Services (SPS), and/or your school, college, or departme UCLA has many resources for students who are feeling the stresses of academic and personalpressures (please see the back of this sheet).

Remember, getting caught cheating affects more than just your GPA. How will you explain to your parentfamily and friends that you have been suspended or dismissed? How will it affect your financial aid award and/or

scholarship money? Will you be required to, and be able to pay back that money if you are no longer a student? Ifyou live in the residence halls, where will you go if you are told you can no longer live there?

You have worked very hard to get here, so dont cheat! If you would like more information, please visit the Dean ofStudents Office in 1206 Murphy Hall. You can reach them at (310) 825-3871 or visit the website athttp://www.deanofstudents.ucla.edu/default.htm.


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o Unauthorized acquiring of knowledge of an examination or part of an examination

o Allowing another person to take a quiz, exam, or similar evaluation for you

o Using unauthorized material, information, or study aids in any academic exercise or examination textboonotes, formula list, calculator, etc.

o Unauthorized collaboration in providing or requesting assistance, such as sharing information

o Unauthorized use of someone elses data in completing a computer exercise

o Altering a graded exam or assignment and requesting that it be regarded

o Presenting anothers words or ideas as if they were ones owno Submitting as your own through purchase or otherwise, part of an entire work produced verbatim b

someone elseo Paraphrasing ideas, data or writing without properly acknowledging the sourceo Unauthorized transfer and use of someone elses computer file are your owno

Unauthorized use of someone elses data in completing a computer exercise

Submitting the same work (with exact or similar content) in more than one class without permission from theinstructor to do so. This includes courses you are currently taking, as well as courses you might take in anotherquarter.

cademic Dishonesty

Participating in any action that compromises the integrity of the academic standards of the University; assistinganother to commit an act of academic dishonesty

o Taking a quiz, exam, or similar evaluation in place of another person

o Allowing another student to copy from you

o Providing material or other information to another student with knowledge that such assistance could be usin any of the violations stated above (e.g., giving test information to students in other discussion sections ofthe same course)

Falsification of invention of any information in an academic exercise

o Altering data to support research

o Presenting results from research that was not performed

o Crediting source material that was not used for research

If you would like more information regarding academic integrity/dishonesty issues or concernsplease visit the Dean of Students Office in 1206 Murphy Hall,

(310) 825-3871,www.deanofstudents.ucla.edu/


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Information specific to

MOLECULAR, CELL,AND

DEVELOPMENTAL

BIOLOGY


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MOLECULAR,CELLANDDEVELOPMENTALBIOLOGYMAJOR20152016

PreparationfortheMajor

LifeScienceSeries

OR

PhysicalScienceSeries

Chemistry 14A,14B,14BL,14C,14CL,14D 20A,20B,20L,30A,30AL,30B,30BL

Math 3A,3B,3Cor

LifeScience30A,30B,Stats13

31A,31B,32A

Physics 6A,6B,6C 1A,1B,1C,4AL,4BL

LifeScienceLS1(Evolution,Ecology,&Biodiversity),LS2(Cells,Tissues&Organs)

LS3(Intro.

Molecular

Biology),

LS23L

(Lab

taken

with

LS3

or

4),

LS4

(Genetics)

IMPORTANTNOTESPreparationfortheMajor

Chem14CLorChem30BLisnotrequiredonthemajor,butmostprehealthprofessionalschoolsandpossiblysomegraduateschoolsstillrequire

organiclabclass.

StudentsmustearnagradeofC orbetterineachprepcourse,andachieveanoverallGPAof2.0intheprepforthemajor.

StudentsreceivinggradesofbelowC intwoprepcourses,eitherseparatecoursesorrepetitionsofthesamecourse,aresubjecttodismissalfrom

major.

TheChemistry14seriesisuniquetoUCLAtherearenoequivalentsatotherschoolsandmustbetakeninitsentiretyatUCLA. Studentwithcredi

anyChem20/30seriescoursemustcompletethe20/30series.

UPPERDIVISIONMAJORREQUIREMENTS

UpperDivisionCoreRequirements

Biochemistry Chem153ABiochemistry:IntrotoStructure,Enzymes&Metabolism (4units)

CellBiologyCourse MCDB165A BiologyoftheCell (5units)

DevelopmentalBiologyCourseMCDB138Developmental

Biology(5units)OR

MCDBC141 MolecularBasisofPlant

Differentiation&Development(5units)

MolecularBiologyCourseMCDB144 MolecularBiologyofCellularProcessesandExperimental

ApplicationsofTheory (5units)

LaboratoryRequirement(choosefrom#16)

1. MCDB104AL (5units) ResearchImmersionLabinDevelopmentalBiologyOR

2. MCDB187AL (5units) ResearchImmersionLabinGenomicBiologyOR

3.

MCDB150AL

(5units)

Research

Immersion

Lab

in

Plant

Microbe

Ecology

OR

4.MCDB196B (4units)

ResearchApprenticeshipII(2nd

qtr.) +MCDB180B* (2units)

ScientificAnalysis&CommunicationII

THEMIMGALLABCOURSESLISTEDBELOWWILLFULFILLTHELABREQUIREMENTFORMCDB,BUTENROLLMENT

ISRESTRICTEDTOMIMGMAJORSONFIRSTPASS. STUDENTSWILLBEREQUIREDTOTAKEBOTHAL&BL

5.MIMG103AL (5units)

ResearchImmersionLabinVirology +MIMG103BL (4units)(appliedtoelectives)

Adv.ResearchAnalysisinVirology

6.MIMG109AL (5units)

ResearchImmersionLabinMicrobiology +MCDB109BL (4units) (appliedtoelectives)

Adv.ResearchAnalysisinMicrobiology

IMPORTANTNOTESLaboratoryRequirement

MCDBC150isalecturecourseandprereqfortheMCDB150ALlabcourse. MCDBC150willbeappliedtotowardthe20

unitsofelectiveforthemajor,MCDB150ALwillfulfillthelabrequirement.

*MCDB180BistakenCONCURRENTLYwith196B(samefor196Aand180A).

196A/180Aisaprerequisitefor196B/180B. Thesecondquarter(196B)isappliedtoyourlaboratory

requirement. 196A/180A/180B(8u)areappliedtowardthe20unitsofelective.

UpperDivisionElectiveRequirementfortheMajor

20unitsofApprovedUpperDivisionElectives

(10ofwhichmustbeMCDB)

PleaseseeattachedlistofapprovedMCDBandoutside

departmentelectives.

Pleaseseereverseforimportantnotespertainingtocourserestrictionsandwhatcounts

ordoesNOTcounttowardthemajorrequirementsorelectives.


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IMPORTANTNOTESPERTAININGTOMAJORREQUIREMENTS

AnysinglecoursecanbeusedinonlyONEcategoryonthemajor.

Coursesappliedtowardtheprepandmajorrequirementsmustbetakenforalettergrade.

MCDBmajorsarerequiredtoearnatleastanoverall2.0GPAforupperdivisioncourseworktakentofulfillthema

requirements.

LS3,LS23LandLS4areprerequisitesforallMCDBupperdivisioncourseworkexceptMCDB165A(prereqs:14Dor30BandLS3

Pleasenote:

Students

who

completed

the

5unit

LS2

&

3which

included

labs,

are

not

required

to

take

LS23L.

AnyupperdivisionMCDBcoursewillbeacceptedasanMCDBelective,EXCLUDINGMCDB100,104AL,150AL,187AL,187C,18

190AC,192A,192B,193,194A,and199.

Amaximumof4unitsofapprovedseminarcoursecreditmaybeappliedtotheELECTIVESrequirement.(e.g.,MCDB180A,180

191).

APPLYINGINDEPENDENTRESEARCHTOMCDBMAJORREQUIREMENTS: ToenrollinMCDB196A/B,199AD,or198AD,stude

MUSTbeconductingresearchinanMCDBapprovedlab. AlistofapprovedfacultymentorsisavailableintheMCDB

undergraduateoffice(128HersheyHall).

APPLYINGINDEPENDENTRESEARCHTOTHELABREQUIREMENT(196A/B,180A/B): Studentsmayapplyforthesecoursesdur

theirthirdorfourthyear. SeetheMCDBwebsiteforapplicationmaterialsandinstructions:

https://www.mcdb.ucla.edu/undergraduate/undergraduateresearch/mcdb196aand196b.

Amaximumof12unitsofresearch(MCDB196AB,MCDB199AC,MCDB198AC)maybeappliedtothemajor

requirements. Pleasenote: MCDB196B(4u)isappliedtotheupperdivisionlaboratoryrequirementandMCDB196A(4u)plus

MCDB199C(4u)isappliedtowardtheELECTIVESrequirement.

IfaResearchImmersionlaboratoryandfollowupInvestigationscourse(i.e.MIMG103AL/103BL)iscompleted,12unitsofMCD

199AC,orMCDB198ACmayALSObeappliedtotheelectives. TheBLcoursewillbeappliedtotheMCDBelectivesaswell.

Onlytwoofthethreedevelopmentalbiologycourses(MCDB138,C141,143)maybecompletedforMCDBmajorcredit(one

therequiredmolecularbiocourse,oneasanelective).

ElectivecreditisgrantedforeitherBiostats100AorStats100A,butnotboth.

RequirementsfortheB.S.degreeestablishedbytheCollegeofLetters&SciencearelistedintheUCLAGeneralCatalog. Atotalof180

quarterunitsarerequiredforthedegree;60ofthese180unitsmustbeupperdivision(coursenumbers100199). CheckyourDARto

determineyourallottedmaximumnumberofquarterunits. NOTE: TheMCDBmajorUDrequirementssatisfybetween

4446upperdivisionunits.

SCHEDULINGTIPS

Notallelectivesareofferedeveryyear. PleaseconsulttheScheduleofClassesortheappropriatedepartment.

Whenmaking

acourse

plan

to

meet

your

major

requirements,

please

make

sure

you

have

planned

for

all

prerequisi

foranyupperdivisioncourseinwhichyouplantoenroll. ToenrollinMCDB168,youmusthavealreadycompleted

MCDB165AandMCDB138. Courses,whichcountontheMCDBmajor,mayhaveupperdivisionprerequisites.

Someelectivesarerestrictedtothehomedepartmentsownmajorsduringfirstpass. Ifyouwanttogetinto,for

example,MIMG185A,youwillneedtowaituntilyoursecondpassbecauseyouarenotanMIMGmajor.


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UpperDivisionElectiveRequirementfortheMajor:Atleast20upperdivisionelectiveunits,ofwhichatleast10unitsMUSTbeMCDBcourses.

SeeIMPORTANTNOTESPERTAININGTOMAJORREQUIREMENTS(previouspage)forhowspecific

coursescount,ordoNOTcount,towardmajorelectives.

LISTOFAPPROVEDMCDBELECTIVES

Course

#

Course

Name

Units

MCDB104BL AdvancedResearchAnalysisinDevelopmentalBiology(nolongerofferedafter20132014)

4

MCDB138 DevelopmentalBiology 5

MCDB140 CancerCellBiology(NewelectiveeffectiveWinter2016) 5

MCDBC141 MolecularBasisofPlantDifferentiationandDevelopment 5

MCDB144 Mol.BioofCellularProcessesandExperimentalApplicationsofTheory 5

MCDBC150 PlantCommunication 4

MCDBCM156 HumanGenetics 5

MCDB165B MolecularBiologyoftheCellNucleus 5

MCDB168 StemCellBiology 5

MCDB172

Genomics

and

Bioinformatics

5

MCDB175A Neuroscience: FromMoleculestoMind 5

MCDB175B Neuroscience: FromMoleculestoMind 5

MCDB175C Neuroscience: FromMoleculestoMind 5

MCDBor

MIMG180A

ScientificAnalysisandCommunicationsI (formerly188A) 2

MCDBor

MIMG180B

ScientificAnalysisandCommunicationsII (formerly188B) 2

MCDB191 VariableTopicsinMolecular,Cell,andDevelopmentalBiology 2

MCDB196A ResearchApprenticeshipI(1stqtr.) 4

MCDB196B

Research

Apprenticeship

II(2nd

qtr.)

4

MCDB198AD HonorsResearchinMCDB 4/qtr.

MCDB199AD DirectedResearchinMCDB 4/qtr.

*ATTENTION2016&2017GRADUATES*

ADDITIONALCOURSESTHATCANBEAPPLIEDTOTHE10UNITSOFMCDBELECTIVES:

TheMCDBdepartmentwillacceptcertaincoursesthatareontheApprovedOutsideElectivelistaslongasatleast

unitsofMCDBdepartmentelectivesarealsoappliedtothiscategory. Thesecoursesarenotedwithanasterisk(*

onthelistofApprovedOutsideElectives.

Coursenumber

designations:

C=Courseisofferedconcurrentlytoundergradandgraduatelevelsinthesameclass.

M=Listedthroughmultipledepartments(mayhavedifferentnumbersineachdepartment).

CM=Offeredconcurrentlytoundergradandgrad,andofferedthroughmultipledepartments.

Seethereverseofthispageforcoursesfromotherdepartments,whichmaybeappliedtheMCDBmajorelectives


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LISTOFAPPROVEDOUTSIDEELECTIVES

CourseDept. CourseName Units

Biostatistics

BIOSTATS100A IntrotoBiostatistics 4

Chemistry&Biochemistry

CHEMC100* GenomicsandComputationalBiology 5

CHEM153C* Biochemistry:Biosynthetic&EnergyMetabolism&ItsRegulation 4

CHEM153L* BiochemistryLaboratory 4

CHEM154 BiochemicalMethodsII 5

CHEM156 PhysicalBiochemistry 4

CHEM159A MechanismsintheRegulationofTranscriptionI 2

CHEM159B MechanismsintheRegulationofTranscriptionII 2

CHEMCM160A* IntroductiontoBioinformatics 4

Ecology&EvolutionaryBiology

EEB110 VertebrateMorphology 6

EEB121 MolecularBiologyandEvolution 4

EEB162

Plant

Physiology

4

EEB162L PlantPhysiologyLab 2

HumanGenetics

HUMGENC144 GenomicTechnology 4

Microbiology,Immunology&MolecularGenetics

MIMG101* IntroductoryMicrobiology 4

MIMG102* Virology 4

MIMG100L* MicrobiologyLabforProfessionalSchools 3

MIMG103BL* AdvanceResearchAnalysisinVirology (formerly104) 4

MIMG109BL*

Advanced

Research

Analysis

in

Microbiology

4

MIMG105* BiologicalMicroscopy 4

MIMG106* BacterialPathogenesis 4

MIMGCM133* Principles,Practices&PoliciesinBiotechnology 2

MIMG158* MicrobialGenomics 5

MIMG168* MolecularParasitology 4

MIMG174* AdvancedTopicsinMolecularParasitology 2

MIMG185A* Immunology 5

PhysiologicalSciences

PHYSCI

125*

Molecular

Systems

Biology

4PHYSCI166 AnimalPhysiology 6

Statistics

STATS100A IntroductiontoProbabilityTheory 4

* 2015Graduatesmayapplyanyofthesecoursestowardthe10unitsofMCDBDepartmentElectivesaslongas5unitsofMCDBdepartmentalelectivesarealsoappliedtothecategory.


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DepartmentofMolecular,Cell,andDevelopmentalBiology,20152016FacultyList

TheareacodefortheentireUCLACampusis(310) BuildingKey:Bot=BotanyBuilding;LS=LifeSciences; BoyerHall=MBI/MolecularBiologyInstitute

BSRB=BiomedicalSciencesResearchBuilding;TLSB=TerasakiLifeScienceBldg;OHRC=OrthopaedicHospitalResearchCenter

CheckonlineUCLAdirectoryforupdatesandforemailaddresses:WWW.UCLA.EDU

JohnAdams. Biologyofnucleicacidbindingproteins.(410EOHRC,8255409)

UtpalBanerjee. Themolecularbasisofneuronalpatternformation. (5028TLSB,2065439)

JauNianChen. Developmentofvertebratecardiovascularsystem. (BSRB450C,2064513/2064512)

AmanderT.Clark.MolecularRegulationofHumanGermCellDerivation,FunctionandTransformation

(BSRB451C,7944201/7945042)

DanielCohn. Molecularbasisoftheskeletaldysplasias. (BSRB550,2063990)

HilaryColler. Molecularbasisofquiescence,cellcyclecontrolandcancer. (5145TLSB,8253483)

ArjunDeb,M.D. Cardiacrepairandregeneration,woundhealing,progenitors,fibroblasts (3609AMRL)

JohnH.Fessler. Drosophilamoleculardevelopment,matrixstructure, (Boyer455A,8254267/8255267)

RobertB.Goldberg. Molecularandgeneticdissectionofplantdevelopment. (4121TLSB,8259093/8253270)

VolkerHartenstein. NeuronaldevelopmentinDrosophila. (5014TLSB,2067523/2067376)

AnnM.Hirsch. Molecularanalysisofplantmicrobeinteractions;Roleofflavonoidsandotherplantcompounds

inhumanhealth.(Bot316,2068673/2065418)

LuisaIruelaArispe. Vascularbiology;Angiogenesis. (BSRB447F,7945763/7945785).

DavidK.Jacobs. Evolution/DevelopmentofInvertebrateBodyPlans,PaleobiologyandMarineSpeciation.

(LS5127B,2067885)

SteveJacobsen. GeneticandmolecularstudiesofDNAandhistonemethylationandtheirroleinthecontrolof

geneexpression.(5028TLSB,8250182)

TracyJohnson. PremessengerRNAsplicingandprocessing(5159TLSB,2062416)

LeanneJones.

Establish

paradigms

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how

stem

cell

behavior

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controlled.

(5139

TLSB,

206

7066)

JamesA.Lake. Genomicsandbioinformatics,includingtheevolutionofgenomes. (Boyer232,8252546/8252545)

FrankLaski. RegulationofDevelopmentinDrosophila.(5018TLSB,2063640/2063890)

ChentaoLin. Photoreceptorsandplantdevelopment. (4014TLSB,2069576/8256298)

ShouLin. Hematopoiesis,OrganogenesisandFunctionalGenomics(BSRB490C,2674970/2674972)

JeffreyLong. Plantdevelopment(5135TLSB)

WilliamLowry. StemCellSelfrenewalandDifferentiation(BSRB451C,7945175/7944812)

KarenM.Lyons. Growthfactorsignalinginmammaliandevelopmentanddisease.(410COHRC,8255480)

HannaMikkola. Molecularregulationofhematopoieticstemcelldevelopment. (BSRB451B,8252565)

Austin(Atsushi)Nakano StemCellandDevelopmentalBiologyoftheHeart(BSRB490D, 2671897)

MatteoPellegrini. Computationalmethodstointerpretgenomicdata.(LS4219,8250012)

AlvaroSagasti. Developmentofcomplexcellshapesinzebrafishtouchsensingneurons.

(BSRB450B,2066147/8259625)


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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IS A TOP PRIORITY IN

MOLECULAR, CELL, AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

in the MCDB major, as well as at UCLA as a whole. UCLA was selected from among over 100 research universities toreceive the National Science Foundation's Recognition Award for the Integration of Research and Education and a grant of$500,000. The National Science Foundation praised UCLA for its ongoing leadership activities and the university's commitmto developing programs that lead to further introduction and integration of research and education. In recent years, MCDB w

the only academic department in the United States to have two members of its facultyProf. Utpal Banerjee, our DepartmentChair, and Prof. Robert Goldberg awarded one million dollars each for undergraduate science education by the prestigiousHoward Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Professors Program.

Undergraduate MCDB majors can earn upper division units for research in MCDB by undertaking any of the following coursMCDB 198A-B,C,D (Multi-quarter Honors Independent Research Culminating in an Honors Thesis) or MCDB 199A-B,C,D(Multi-quarter Independent Research).

Organizations and programs dedicated to advancing undergraduate research include:

Biomedical Research MinorThis new minor is designed to help students to become involved in laboratoryresearch from an early point in their college career. After initial training courses, students are placed in alaboratory in the College or Medical School for a minimum of four quarters of research. In addition to their

research, students complete courses in analysis of research literature, oral presentation of research data, sciencepolicy and ethics, and history or philosophy of science. Students who complete the Biomedical Research Minorshould be well trained in both the process of scientific research and the social issues facing science today.Entrance into the Minor is competitive. Students should apply no later than the first quarter of their junior year.Students from any major with a UCLA GPA of at least 3.0 are eligible to apply. Before applying to the minor,students must take one of three introductory courses: Life Science 5HA or 10H, or Honors Collegium 70A

(entering transfer students should be enrolled in the introductory course in the same quarter they apply).

Biomedical Research 10Hwill introduce students to biological research as a way of life by exposing them to lectures modern research topics, research ethics and research careers by experts, along with research projects. BR 10H is open tstudents in the early or mid stage of their college careers, regardless of their majors. Due to the limited number of spacein the class (30 each quarter), students need to fill out an online application form first. For more information, students

should contact Dr. John Olson ([email protected]) in 2366 Life Sciences Building, (310) 825-4708.

The Center for Academic & Research Excellence (CARE)assists students majoring in science, engineering andmathematics, providing enrichment opportunities for those students who seek careers in scientific research and teachingespecially those whose success through graduate training will increase the numbers of historically underrepresentedindividuals in academic fields. CARE emphasizes hands-on apprenticeships in research and related activities as a way help students achieve their career goals in science.

The Life and Physical Sciences Undergraduate Research Center(URC) 2121 Life Sciences, (310) 794-4227,

[email protected] undergraduate research-related programs, including theStudent Research Progr

(SRP), open to all undergraduates to enable them to begin working with faculty members on research projects. UCLA'sStudent Research Program is one of the largest programs of its kind in American higher education. The UndergraduateResearch Center also provides workshopsfor students interested in participating in SRP; helps students identifyfaculty

mentors; provides research stipendsfor some undergraduates; sponsors The Undergraduate Science Journal;andmaintains an undergraduateresearch websiteat http://www.college.ucla.edu/ugresearch/index.html. (See next page othis handout).


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The following is a partial list of research opportunities and scholarships already awarded to MCDB majors, that are alsoavailable to you through the URC:

Science Poster Day, Undergraduate students who have completed one or more quarters of research in science,

engineering or mathematics at UCLA are eligible to participate in the campus-wide Science Poster DayMonday,May 19, 2008 in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Dean's Prizes are awarded for outstanding research. Students can atteworkshops to assist them in putting together abstracts and posters.

Howard Hughes Honors Undergraduate Research Program is a highly prestigious, competitively applied for

program that provides a $3,000 stipend to enable students to do research in a laboratory at least 10 hours/week durthe academic year.Students participating in the program also take part in the Howard Hughes Journal Club

(applications for Howard Hughes are due in early October and are available from the Life & Physical Scienc

URC in 2121 Life Sciences Building). Applicants must be UCLA students.

Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP)is directed through the Office of the Vice Provost forUndergraduate Education and administered by the Undergraduate Research Center / Center for Academic & ReseaExcellence (URC/CARE) in 2121 Life Sciences Building. URFP recipients typically receive a fellowship of $2,000complete a two-quarter (Winter and Spring) Student Research Program (Course 99) project. Students who seek abeginning research experience and who have an interest in graduate school are especially encouraged to apply.Deadline: Check with Undergraduate Research Center.

Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP)is directed through the Office of the Vice Provost for

Undergraduate Education and administered by the URC/CARE. In this program, each undergraduate research schotypically receives an annual scholarship of $2,500 - $5,000 obtained from foundations, industry, and individualdonors. These awards are made to continuing students (junior level standing and higher) who have a strongcommitment to research or creative activity, and who are committed to completing an honors thesis or acomprehensive 199 project during their senior year. Some of the awards will be for all continuing students, and somwill be available only to transfer students.Deadline: Check with Undergraduate Research Center.

Undergraduate Research and Teaching Scholars Program (URTSP)is directed through the Office of the ViceProvost for Undergraduate Education and administered by the Undergraduate Research Center Sciences and theCenter for Academic and Research Excellence (URC/CARE). Each Undergraduate Research and Teaching Scholarwill receive a $6000.00 award to be distributed as $1500 per quarter for four quarters. These awards are made tocontinuing students (junior level standing and higher) who have a strong commitment to both research and teaching

Preference will be given to students who are currently tutors in the Academic Advancement Program Math/Sciencelab. The 2005-06 academic year was the pilot year for this new program.Deadline: Check with Undergraduate Research Center.

Travel Grants for Undergraduate Researchers Undergraduates who have authored or co-authored an abstract orpaper that has been accepted for presentation at a national or regional meeting may apply for travel funds. Up to $3may be awarded; applications are available in the centers.

The UCLA Undergraduate Science Journalwas established by members of the UCLA student body in order toprovide an opportunity for undergraduates to present and publish their research findings, to promote the exposure oUCLA undergraduates to the university research community, and as the basis for new kinds of interaction betweenfaculty and undergraduates. http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/USJ/

The Beckman Research Scholars Awards are made possible by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation in

support of truly exceptional undergraduate students who are committed to a research-based career in Biology orChemistry. Each Beckman Scholar will complete an Honors Thesis on his/her research.

Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Each year, the Council on Undergraduate Research selectsapproximately 70 students nation-wide to present their original research on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.


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For those who really want to knowhow to getresearch experience (SRP, MCDB 196A/B, 198 A-B, C, 199A-B, 199)

and letters of recommendation!

get into the habit of going to office hours. Do this even if you dont have questions, even if

youre shy, even if the instructor doesnt seem friendly, etc. Introduce yourself to the instructor. Keep doing this throughout y You will become known to your instructors and you will get into the habit of asking questions and participatin

in your own education. Start volunteering, as well. If you start now, you will be doing more interesting and resume-worthyvolunteer work by the time your letters of recommendation are needed.

start working on choosing a sponsor with whom to do research. Some faculty prefer students to do aStudent Research Project (SRP) in their labs (to get basic experience) before moving on to research for a grade, or paidemployment.

first look at faculty research interests. To see MCDB faculty, you can look atwww.mcdb.ucla.edu(click on Faculty, then on individual faculty names). See MCDB counselor for list of eligible faculty outsiMCDB. You can look up research descriptions for the eligible faculty with whom you are interested in working by going to

http://www.uclaaccess.ucla.edu/UCLAACCESS/web/(click on Our Faculty, then look up by last name, department, orresearch affinity group). Narrow your choices to perhaps three professors. Go to the Biomedical Library, look up and read thepublications of each. A few weeks BEFORE the quarter in which you would like to begin research, contact these professors.Introduce yourself, mention particular research projects or publications of that professor which interested you, and include youGPA, and any courses you took with that faculty member and your grade. Mention, too, that you will call within a few days todiscuss possible participation in the laboratory as an SRP student. Then call the potential sponsors, set up appointments to sethem or their grad students, and go from there.

, go to www.college.ucla.edu/urc-care(click on SRP, then on Getting Started). Please be advised thyou can do SRP with faculty who have no posted open positions on this site, and that not all faculty who do post open positiowill be approved by the major, if you later do research for a grade.

MCDB majors have a choice ofthree

different research courses. Projects must bexperimental laboratory research and notclinical, a literature search, literature evaluation, or survey work.

MCDB 196A-B Must be taken with MCDB/MIMG 180A/B fulfills lab requirement and 8 units of elective. SeeMCDB major packet for more information.

MCDB 198A-B,C (D) involves at least three quarters of research (12 units) and a written honors thesis, and makes youeligible for Departmental Honors/Highest Honors when you graduate. To be eligible your GPA in the major must b3.6 or above. MCDB 198A-B,C may fulfill your Upper Division Laboratory requirement, as well as eight of your 20elective units. See the MCDB Undergrad Counselor for details.

MCDB 199A-B (C,D) must be taken for at least two consecutive quarters (8 units). To be eligible your GPA in themajor must be 3.0 or greater. MCDB 199A-B- may fulfill some of your elective units consult with the MCDB

Undergraduate Counselor for details. If you have senior standing, or junior standing with 3.0 GPA or above in the major, you may wish to enroll in MCDB

199. NOTE: MCDB 199 can NOTbe used for credit on the major.


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Information specific to

MICROBIOLOGY,

IMMUNOLOGY,and

MOLECULAR GENETICS


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Students may apply for Path 2 no later than their third year, but exceptions may be made for transfers.

See Bridget Wells for more information.

Quarter Units

All 4

F, W 4F, W 5

Path 1- choose onelab pair: Units Path 2-take all four: Units

F+S; S+F MIMG 103AL + BL 5 + 4 Qtr varies MIMG 196A- Path 2 Research 4

F+W; W+S MIMG 109AL + BL 5 + 4 Qtr varies MIMG 180A- Research Sem 2

F + W MCDB C150 + 150AL 5 + 4 Qtr varies MIMG 196B- Path 2 Research 4

Qtr varies MIMG 180B- Research Sem 2

u n i t s u b t o t a l = 22 u n i t su b t o t a l = 25

Quarter Units

All 4

F, W, Sp 5

F, W, Sp 5

W 4

F 4

Not in 15-16 4

Sp 4

W 5

W 4

F 4

12

Path 1 needs 12 units. Path 2 needs 8 units.

Quarter Units

Sp 2

W 2

F, W, Sp 4

All 4

*Path 1 may use up to 2 qtrs (4+4 un) of 198/199 *Path 2 may use up to 1 qtr (4 un) of 198/199

3. Approved classes from other departments

Path 1 unit total = at least 46 units Path 2 unit total = at least 45 unitsAll courses must be taken for a letter grade and passed with at least a C-. No more than two repeats

allowed in any of the upper division major classes. Students must maintain 2.0 major & overall GPA.

~ Classes DO NOT have to be taken in the order in which they are listed on this page.

~ Students are encouraged to begin the AL/BL pair in 3rd year to avoid scheduling conficts in 4th year.

~ Do not take an 'AL' in the same quarter as MIMG 185A due to each being a heavy class.

MIMG Major Requirements

By default, all students entering the Pre-MIMG major will be Path 1. To be admitted to Path 2, the student must

be researching in an MIMG, MCDB, or Biol Chem lab, have a GPA of at least 3.0, & submit an application.

Fou n d a t i o n Cou r ses

MIMG 101- Intro Microbiology

Path 1

CHEM 153A - Biochemistry

MIMG 185A- Immunology (take in final year)

Path 2

MIMG 132- Cell Bio of Nucleus

MIMG 105- Biological Microscopy

MIMG 106- Bacterial Infect

MIMG 102- Virology

Focus Elec t i v es

Both paths choose 3 classes from:

CHEM 153L - Biochem Lab

MCDB 138- Developmental Bio

MIMG CM156 - Hum Genetics

2. These other MIMG classes:

1.Any remaining Focus Electives

Gene r a l E lect i ves

m i n i m um u n i t su b t ot a l =

MCDB 165A- Biology of Cells

MIMG 158- Microbial Genomics

MIMG 168- Parasitology

MIMG 199- Research*

See the list below.

MIMG 198 - Dept Honors Research*

MIMG 191H-Dept Honors Only

MIMG C122- Mouse Molec Gen

Choose from:


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Non-MIMG Courses that Satisfy General Elective Requirement

On the following list, the quarter(s) that the classes are offered is noted, but this is subject to change and you should

always consult the Schedule of Classesfor the most up-to-date information.

Dept Course Title Units Quarter(s) Offered

MCDB 100 Introduction to Cell Biology 5 Sum ONLY

138 Developmental Biology 5 Fall, Winter, Spring

M140 Cancer Cell Biology 5 Winter

144* Molecular Bio of Cellular Processes & Experimental Ap 5 Fall, Winter, Spring

C150 Plant Chemical & Molecular Communication 4 Fall

165A Biology of Cells 5 Fall, Winter, Spring

168* Stem Cell Biology 5 Spring

172 Genomics and Bioinformatics 5 Not in 15-16

M175A Neuroscience: From Molecules to Mind 5 Fall

M175B Neuroscience: From Molecules to Mind 5 Winter

M175C Neuroscience: From Molecules to Mind 5 Spring

187AL Research Immersion Lab in Genomic Biology 5 Winter

* Important restrictions to MCDB courses:

MCDB 144 is not open for credit if you've already taken Chem 153B.

MCDB 168 has two other MCDB courses (138 & 165A) as prerequisites.

BIOENGR 100 Bioengineering Fundamentals 4 Winter

CM145 Molecular Biotechnology for Engineers 4 Fall

CM178 Intro to Biomaterials 4 Fall

Note - you may need instructor consent to enroll in Bioengineering classes

PHYSCI CM103 Basic Human Bio for Bioenginners 4 Winter

124 Molecular Biology of Aging (dept consent needed) 4 Spring

125 Molecular Systems Biology (dept consent needed) 4 Winter

CHEM & C100 Genomics and Computational Biology 5 Spring

BIOCHE 103 Environmental Chemistry 4 Spring

110A Physical Chem: Chemical Thermodynamics 4 Fall, Winter, Spring

M117 Structure, Patterns & Polyhedra 5 Not in 2015-2016

136 Organic Structural Methods 5 Spring

C140 Bionanotechnology 4 Spring

153B Biochem: DNA, RNA, & Protein Synthesis 4 Fall, Winter, Spring

153C Biochem: Biosynthetic & Energy Metabolism & Regulation 4 Fall, Winter, Spring

153L Biochemical Methods I 4 Fall, Winter, Spring

156 Physical Biochemistry 4 Fall, Winter, Spring

CM160AIntro to Bioinformatics and Genomics 4 Fall

C161A Plant Biochemistry 4 Not in 2015-2016

171 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 4 Fall, Winter

C172 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4 Spring

C179 Biological Inorganic Chemistry 4 Fall

C181 Polymer Chemistry 4 Not in 2015-2016

BIOSTAT 100A Introduction to Biostatistics 4 Spring, Summer ONLY

Non-Public Health majors/minors are NOT permitted in enroll in Biostat 100A during Fall or Winter.

110A Basic Biostatistics (dept consent needed) 4 Fall


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Non-MIMG Courses that Satisfy General Elective Requirement (continued)

EE BIOL 121 Molecular Evolution 4 Fall

135 Population Genetics 4 Spring

162 Plant Physiology 4 Spring, Summer

C&EE M166 Environmental Microbiology 4 Winter

Note- you must contact the professor for a PTE number to enroll.

EPIDEM 100 Intro to Epidemiology 4 Summer ONLY

Non-Public Health majors/minors are NOT permitted in enroll in EPIDEM 100A during the academic year.

HUM GEN C144 Genomic Technology 4 Not in 2015-2016

Not all electives are offered every year. Consult the Schedule of Classes or the appropriate department.

Some electives are restricted to certain majors on the first pass.

About the Colleges Upper Division Unit Requirement:As a UCLA student you must fulfill requirements for the College of Letters and Science (e.g., General Education

courses, Writing II, Foreign Language) as well as requirements for the MIMG major (e.g., those stated above).

One of the College of L&S requirements is the 60 unit Upper Division Unit requirement. This states that a

student must complete 60 units of upper divison courswork which can be satisfied by taking those courses

numbered 100 and above. As an MIMG major, you are required to take (at least) 46 units of upper division credit

for Path 1 or (at least) 45 units for Path 2. This leaves a balance of 14-15 upper division units that you must fulfill

in order to satisfy the College requirement. These 14-15 units can be fulfilled by ANY upper division courses.

Feel free to go outside of the sciences. An upper division Film or Music History class can add a nice balance

to the heavier upper divison major classes that you will have in your third and fourth years.

Join the MIMG Mailing list dont be left out!The fastest way for you to receive announcements about the MIMG department and its courses, also information

about internships, job opportunities, research positions, workshops, etc. is to be on the mailing list.

Go to http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mimg & fill out the info. You will be sent a confirmation em

which may end up in your Spam folder. Check there if you don't see the confirmation email right away.

MIMG STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER

Bridget Wells [email protected] (310) 825 8482 1602

MCDB_MIMG Orientation Packet 2015

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