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Can I take a course through Extension? UCLA College of Letters and Science (A-316 Murphy) does not permit this; however,
you may petition. Please keep in mind that these requests are rarely approved. This term, "concurrent enrollment" should not be
confused 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, this
is up to the instructor, on a space-available basis. You should see the instructor at the first meeting of the class. For information, you
can call the Extension Science and Math Office at x57093.
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 credit for 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 Residency
Rule). Before you take a course elsewhere, be sure to first check that it will transfer to UCLA and give you the credit that you need.
Grades from community colleges never transfer.
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 do transfer.
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 the
EAP application process.
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.
Neuroscience
1506D Gonda Center, www.neurosci.ucla.edu 310-206-2349
Neuroscience Major
Neuroscience Minor
To be determined tobedetermined@mednet.ucla.edu
Psychology
1531 Franz Hall, www.psych.ucla.edu 310-825-2730
Psychology Major
Psychobiology Major
Melina Dorian dorian@psych.ucla.edu
Each of these majors requires all, or most of the Life Sciences Core Curriculum, detailed on the next two pages.
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*Beginning Fall 2014, Chem 14CL and 30BL are OPTIONAL for MCDB and MIMG majors, but are recommended for students
planning 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 only
after taking 14B/BL. Switching from the 20/30 series to the 14 series IS NOT POSSIBLE.
Notes:
Students can switch at any time from the 31 series to the 3 series, but students must receive an A in 3
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.
*Contact the Physics counselor, Francoise Queval (queval@physics.ucla.edu), regarding switching between series.
Please note:
All Life Sciences Core Curriculum courses, as well as the courses taken to satisfy the Major requirements, MUST
be taken for letter grades and 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. EXCEPTIONS:
MCDB 165A which requires LS 3 and Chem 14D or 30B only; MIMG 102 which requires LS 3 and LS 23L only.
Physics may be placed in the third year.
When you need help with enrollment, contact the appropriate counselor via email. You must provide ALL the
information the contact person will need in order to enroll you. Please be efficientyou should not assume that
counselors have the time to look up each individual student, course, or section for you. Therefore make certain your
request includes ALL the following information:
Here is the CONTACT INFO you will need if you have problems enrolling yourself in
Life Science Core Courses:
Chemistry
4006 Young Hall, www.chem.ucla.edu, 825-1859
E-mail dmm@chem.ucla.edu
Life Sciences
222 Hershey Hall, www.lscore.ucla.edu, 825-6614
E-mail: lscore@lifesci.ucla.edu
Mathematics
6356 Math Sciences Building, www.math.ucla.edu, 206-1286
E-mail connie@math.ucla.edu
Physics
1-707A Physics and Astronomy Building, www.physics.ucla.edu, 825-2453
E-mail edolalas@physics.ucla.edu
Statistics
8142A Math Sciences Building, www.stat.ucla.edu, 206-3742
E-mail sao@stat.ucla.edu
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COUNSELING OFFICES
FOR OTHER SCHOOLS
Rachel Saar
Alexandra Skierso
Eboni Shaw
Clementine Bordeaux
Ethan Emerson
Verlena Johnson
Anne Bautista
Lindsay Doung
Shan Shan Chi-Au
Kimberly Perez
(310) 206-8711
(310) 825-1742
(310) 825-3776
(310) 825-6541
(310) 825-6962
(310) 825-3992
(310) 267-5593
(310) 267-4037
(310) 267-4008
(310) 825-1954
Rachel.Saar@anderson.ucla.edu
askierso@ucla.edu
eshaw@afam.ucla.edu
clembordeaux@amindian.ucla.edu
ethanemerson@anthro.ucla.edu
vjohnson@humnet.ucla.edu
arbautista@asianam.ucla.edu
ldoung@humnet.ucla.edu
shanshan@humnet.ucla.edu
kperez@atmos.ucla.edukperez@atmos.ucla.edu
To be determined
Roxy Naranjo
Miriam Posner
Elizbeth Espinoza
Timothy Mahlanza
Denise Mantonya
Ellie Hernndez
Brooke Wilkinson
Tanya Kim
Pia Svenson
Jennifer OBrien
Vanessa Carrillo
Edward Olano
(310) 825-1859
(310) 825-4660
(310) 206-7696
(310) 825-4945
(310) 206-1590
(310) 206-8446
(310) 825-8314
(310) 825-7650
(310) 825-7482
Megan Scott
Brooke Wilkinson
13-089 CHS
A316 Murphy Hall
Lauri Holbrook
Jessica Angus
Kellie Marie Lavin
Julie Plotkin
Jessica Fraser
John Lee
Ingris Hernandez
Janel Mungua
Danielle Maris
Rebecca Greenberg
Royce Dieckmann
Joy Miller
Catharine McGraw
Alfred Bradley
(310) 206-3264
(310) 825-1389
(310) 825-3927
(310) 206-1619
(310) 206-9193
(310) 206-3901
(310) 206-1145
(310) 825-4768
Kerry Allen
Samantha Hogan
Lisa Lee
Kerry Allen
Stan M. Paul
(310) 206-8156
(310) 825-1166
(310) 825-1147
(310) 206-8966
Jill Richardson
31-236A CHS
B
Biomedical Research Minor IDP
Biostatistics Dept.
C
Center for Digital Humanities
Center for Labor Research & Education,
Labor & Workplace Studies(minor)
Chemistry & Biochemistry Dept.
Chicana & Chicano Studies Dept.
Civic Engagement (Minor) (IDP)
Classics Dept.
Communication Studies Dept.
Community Health Sciences Dept.
Comparative Literature Dept.
Computational & Systems Biology IDP
Tim@chem.ucla.edu
dmm@chem.ucla.edu
studentadvisor@chavez.ucla.edu
bwilkinson@college.ucla.edu
tkim@humnet.ucla.edu
psvenson@commstds.ucla.edu
jobrien@ph.ucla.edu
vcarrillo@humnet.ucla.edu
eolano@cs.ucla.edu
D
Dentistry (contract courses only)
Disability Studies (Minor)
E
Earth, Planetary, & Space Sciences Dept.
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Dept.
Economics Dept.
Education Dept.
English Dept.
Environmental Health Sciences Dept.
Environment & Sustainability
Epidemiology Dept.
ESL (Academic English ESL)
Ethnomusicology
ihernandez@gseis.ucla.edu
munguia@english.ucla.edu
dmaris@english.ucla.edu
rgreenberg@ph.ucla.edu
rdieckmann@ioe.ucla.edu
jdmiller@ucla.edu
esl@ucla.edu
abradley@arts.ucla.edu
F
French & Francophone Studies Dept.
G
Gender Studies
Geography Dept.
Germanic Languages Dept.
Gerontology IDP
shogan@gender.ucla.edu
lisa@geog.ucla.edu
allen@humnet.ucla.edu
paul@publicaffairs.ucla.edu
H
Health Policy & Management
6/30/2015/bm
History Dept.
Paul Padilla
Deborah Dauda
Susan Abler
Rich Moushegian
Royce Dieckmann
Inna Gergel
I
Information Studies
Institute for Society and Genetics
Institute of the Environment &
Sustainability
Integrative Biology & Physiology
(Physiological Science Major)
Magda Yamamoto
(310) 206-6571
undergrads@international.ucla.edu
Sandy Valdivieso
(310) 825-5187
idps@international.ucla.edu
Susan Kresin
306 Humanities
(310) 825-4644
kresin@humnet.ucla.edu
Kerry Allen
Brown, Tomarion
361 Humanities
Lily Yanez
Michelle Veintimilla
Jennifer Weill
Jessika Herrera
(310) 825-4631
(310) 825-4632
Italian Department
L
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender
Studies Program
Life Sciences
jherrera@humnet.ucla.edu
M
Mathematics Department
Connie Jung
Lucia Saavedra
Jonathan David
Bridget Wells
911 Broxton
1602B Molecular Sci Building
Victoria Sanelli
Connie Firestone
Barbara Van Nostrand
Tanya Lara
Isamara Ramirez
To be determined
Shelli Shepherd
(310) 825-9075
(310) 825-4165
(310) 206-2349
(310) 825-7182
tanya@navy.ucla.edu
iramirez@humnet.ucla.edu
???????@mednet.ucla.edu
sshepherd@sonnet.ucla.edu
Rachel Lee
Blake Livesay
Franoise Quval
Elaine Dolalas
James Bondurant
Kathy Escobedo
Counseling Office
Stan M. Paul
(310) 206-1356
(310) 825-4641
(310) 825-2453
(310) 206-1447
(310) 825-1184
(310) 825-3862
(310) 825-2730
(310) 206-8966
philcounselor@humnet.ucla.edu
philcounselor@humnet.ucla.edu
queval@physics.ucla.edu
edolalas@physics.ucla.edu
bonduran@polisci.ucla.edu
Escobedo@polisci.ucla.edu
undergraduate@psych.ucla.edu
paul@luskin.ucla.edu
Kerry Allen
Stan M. Paul
Josie Wei
Dr. Arlene Russell
Asiroh Cham
(310) 825-1147
(310) 206-8966
(310) 825-5524
(310) 794-2191
(310) 825-3856
allen@humnet.ucla.edu
paul@publicaffairs.ucla.edu
wei@ph.ucla.edu
cateach@chem.ucla.edu
asiroh@humnet.ucla.edu
Brooke Wilkinson
Rich Moushegian
Simbi Mahlanza
Juana Escobar
Glenda Jones
Melissa Linn
Iris Mau
(310) 825-4945
(310) 206-1890
(310) 825-1215
(310) 825-8289
(310) 206-3742
(310) 206-8799
(310) 206-2567
bwilkinson@college.ucla.edu
Rmousheg@socgen.ucla.edu
Mahlanza@soc.ucla.edu
jescobar@humnet.ucla.edu
glenda@stat.ucla.edu
mlinn@humnet.ucla.edu
imau@mednet.ucla.edu
Stan M. Paul
Catharine McGraw
Musicology Dept.
N
Naval Science Dept.
Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
Neuroscience IDP
Nursing
P
Philosophy Dept.
Physics & Astronomy (Astrophysics) Dept.
Political Science Dept.
Psychology, Psychobiology, Cognitive Science
Public Affairs
S
Scandinavian Section
School of Public Affairs
School of Public Health
Science Education Minor IDP
Slavic, East European and Eurasian
Languages & Cultures Dept.
Social Thought IDP
Society and Genetics
Sociology Dept.
Spanish & Portuguese Dept.
Statistics Dept.
Study of Religion IDP
Surgery (contract courses only)
U
Urban Planning
W
Writing Programs
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 conservative
schedule 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 first
quarter! 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 can
handle, you can adjust your schedule accordingly for future quarters.
Scheduling tips
Life Sciences (LS) 1 Is not a requisites for LS 2, but DO NOT purposefully wait to take LS 1 until youve completed the rest of
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 153L in the same quarter.
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 departmental
counselor (Bridget Wells for MIMG; Connie Firestone for MCDB). For any other concerns (IGETC, the American History and
Institutions requirement, the English Composition requirement, GEs etc.), check with College Counseling (A-316 Murphy); or
an Honors counselor if you are in College Honors; or an AAP counselor if you are in the Academic Advancement Program
(AAP).
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Resources, continued
Financial Aid: Provides financial aid counseling and information to students who apply and are qualified to receive needbased aid- including grants, loans, work study, and some scholarships
A129J 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 problems
Strathmore 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 documented
permanent or temporary disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with
Disabilities 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 attorneys
and 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 Store
(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 homepage
for more information on the resources offered to you as UCLA students: http://www.ucla.edu
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Academic Integrity
To all UCLA Students:
UCLA is a community of scholars. In this community, all of its members (faculty, staff and students) are responsible
for maintaining standards of academic honesty. As a student and member of the University community, you are here
to get an education and are, therefore, expected to demonstrate integrity in your academic endeavors. You are
evaluated on your own merits. Cheating, plagiarism, collaborative work, multiple submissions without the
permission of the professor, or other kinds of academic dishonesty are considered unacceptable behavior and will
result in formal disciplinary proceedings usually resulting in suspension or dismissal.
Forms of Academic 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 may
rationalize to yourself that Everyone else does it. Well, they dont. And will that matter when YOU get caught? NO!
If you are unsure whether what you are considering doing is cheating, just ask yourselfhow would you feel if your
actions were public, for anyone to see? Would you feel embarrassed or ashamed? If the answer is yes, thats a good
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, dont
just take your well-intentioned friends advice ASK your TA or your Professor. Know the rules Ignorance is NO
defense. In addition, avoid placing yourself in situations which might lead your TA or Professor to suspect you of
cheating. For example, during an exam dont sit next to someone with whom you studied in case your answers end
up looking too similar.
Alternatives to Academic 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 less
pressured?
Ask for an extension if you explain your situation to your TA or Professor, they might grant you
an extended deadline.
See a counselor at Student Psychological Services (SPS), and/or your school, college, or department
UCLA has many resources for students who are feeling the stresses of academic and personal
pressures (please see the back of this sheet).
Remember, getting caught cheating affects more than just your GPA. How will you explain to your parents,
family 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? If
you 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 of
Students Office in 1206 Murphy Hall. You can reach them at (310) 825-3871 or visit the website at
http://www.deanofstudents.ucla.edu/default.htm.
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Cheating
o
Allowing another person to take a quiz, exam, or similar evaluation for you
Using unauthorized material, information, or study aids in any academic exercise or examination textbook,
notes, formula list, calculator, etc.
Plagiarism
o
Multiple Submissions
Submitting the same work (with exact or similar content) in more than one class without permission from the
instructor to do so. This includes courses you are currently taking, as well as courses you might take in another
quarter.
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty
Participating in any action that compromises the integrity of the academic standards of the University; assisting
another to commit an act of academic dishonesty
o
Providing material or other information to another student with knowledge that such assistance could be used
in any of the violations stated above (e.g., giving test information to students in other discussion sections of
the same course)
Fabrication
Falsification of invention of any information in an academic exercise
o
If you would like more information regarding academic integrity/dishonesty issues or concerns,
please 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
Chemistry
Math
Physics
LifeScience
PreparationfortheMajor
LifeScienceSeries
PhysicalScienceSeries
14A,14B,14BL,14C,14CL ,14D
20A,20B,20L,30A,30AL,30B,30BL
OR 31A,31B,32A
3A,3B,3Cor
LifeScience30A,30B,Stats13
6A,6B,6C
1A,1B,1C,4AL,4BL
LS1(Evolution,Ecology,&Biodiversity),LS2(Cells,Tissues&Organs)
LS3(Intro.MolecularBiology),LS23L(LabtakenwithLS3or4),LS4(Genetics)
IMPORTANTNOTESPreparationfortheMajor
Chem14CLorChem30BLisnotrequiredonthemajor,butmostprehealthprofessionalschoolsandpossiblysomegraduateschoolsstillrequirean
organiclabclass.
StudentsmustearnagradeofCorbetterineachprepcourse,andachieveanoverallGPAof2.0intheprepforthemajor.
StudentsreceivinggradesofbelowCintwoprepcourses,eitherseparatecoursesorrepetitionsofthesamecourse,aresubjecttodismissalfromthe
major.
TheChemistry14seriesisuniquetoUCLAtherearenoequivalentsatotherschoolsandmustbetakeninitsentiretyatUCLA.Studentwithcreditfor
anyChem20/30seriescoursemustcompletethe20/30series.
UPPERDIVISIONMAJORREQUIREMENTS
UpperDivisionCoreRequirements
Biochemistry
Chem153ABiochemistry:IntrotoStructure,Enzymes&Metabolism(4units)
CellBiologyCourse
MCDB165ABiologyoftheCell(5units)
MCDB138Developmental
MCDBC141MolecularBasisofPlant
OR
Biology(5units)
Differentiation&Development(5units)
MCDB144MolecularBiologyofCellularProcessesandExperimental
ApplicationsofTheory(5units)
DevelopmentalBiologyCourse
MolecularBiologyCourse
1.
LaboratoryRequirement(choosefrom#16)
MCDB104AL(5units)ResearchImmersionLabinDevelopmentalBiology
2.
OR
MCDB187AL(5units)ResearchImmersionLabinGenomicBiology
3.
OR
MCDB150AL (5units)ResearchImmersionLabinPlantMicrobeEcology
OR
MCDB196B(4units)
MCDB180B*(2units)
4.
nd
+
ResearchApprenticeshipII(2 qtr.)
ScientificAnalysis&CommunicationII
THEMIMGALLABCOURSESLISTEDBELOWWILLFULFILLTHELABREQUIREMENTFORMCDB,BUTENROLLMENT
ISRESTRICTEDTOMIMGMAJORSONFIRSTPASS.STUDENTSWILLBEREQUIREDTOTAKEBOTHAL&BL
MIMG103AL(5units)
MIMG103BL(4units)(appliedtoelectives)
5.
+ Adv.ResearchAnalysisinVirology
ResearchImmersionLabinVirology
MIMG109AL(5units)
MCDB109BL(4units)(appliedtoelectives)
6.
+ Adv.ResearchAnalysisinMicrobiology
ResearchImmersionLabinMicrobiology
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.
MCDBmajorsarerequiredtoearnatleastanoverall2.0GPAforupperdivisioncourseworktakentofulfillthemajor
requirements.
LS3,LS23LandLS4areprerequisitesforallMCDBupperdivisioncourseworkexceptMCDB165A(prereqs:14Dor30BandLS3).
Pleasenote:Studentswhocompletedthe5unitLS2&3whichincludedlabs,arenotrequiredtotakeLS23L.
AnyupperdivisionMCDBcoursewillbeacceptedasanMCDBelective,EXCLUDINGMCDB100,104AL,150AL,187AL,187C,187D,
190AC,192A,192B,193,194A,and199.
Amaximumof4unitsofapprovedseminarcoursecreditmaybeappliedtotheELECTIVESrequirement.(e.g.,MCDB180A,180B,
191).
APPLYINGINDEPENDENTRESEARCHTOMCDBMAJORREQUIREMENTS:ToenrollinMCDB196A/B,199AD,or198AD,students
MUSTbeconductingresearchinanMCDBapprovedlab.AlistofapprovedfacultymentorsisavailableintheMCDB
undergraduateoffice(128HersheyHall).
APPLYINGINDEPENDENTRESEARCHTOTHELABREQUIREMENT(196A/B,180A/B):Studentsmayapplyforthesecoursesduring
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,12unitsofMCDB
199AC,orMCDB198ACmayALSObeappliedtotheelectives.TheBLcoursewillbeappliedtotheMCDBelectivesaswell.
Onlytwoofthethreedevelopmentalbiologycourses(MCDB138,C141,143)maybecompletedforMCDBmajorcredit(oneas
therequiredmolecularbiocourse,oneasanelective).
ElectivecreditisgrantedforeitherBiostats100AorStats100A,butnotboth.
RequirementsfortheB.S.degreeestablishedbytheCollegeofLetters&SciencearelistedintheUCLAGeneralCatalog.Atotalof180
quarterunitsarerequiredforthedegree;60ofthese180unitsmustbeupperdivision(coursenumbers100199).CheckyourDARto
determineyourallottedmaximumnumberofquarterunits.NOTE:TheMCDBmajorUDrequirementssatisfybetween
4446upperdivisionunits.
SCHEDULINGTIPS
Notallelectivesareofferedeveryyear.PleaseconsulttheScheduleofClassesortheappropriatedepartment.
Whenmakingacourseplantomeetyourmajorrequirements,pleasemakesureyouhaveplannedforallprerequisites
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#
CourseName
Units
MCDB104BL
AdvancedResearchAnalysisinDevelopmentalBiology
4
(nolongerofferedafter20132014)
MCDB138
MCDB140
MCDBC141
MCDB144
MCDBC150
MCDBCM156
MCDB165B
MCDB168
MCDB172
MCDB175A
MCDB175B
MCDB175C
MCDBor
MIMG180A
MCDBor
MIMG180B
MCDB191
MCDB196A
MCDB196B
MCDB198AD
MCDB199AD
DevelopmentalBiology
CancerCellBiology(NewelectiveeffectiveWinter2016)
MolecularBasisofPlantDifferentiationandDevelopment
Mol.BioofCellularProcessesandExperimentalApplicationsofTheory
PlantCommunication
HumanGenetics
MolecularBiologyoftheCellNucleus
StemCellBiology
GenomicsandBioinformatics
Neuroscience:FromMoleculestoMind
Neuroscience:FromMoleculestoMind
Neuroscience:FromMoleculestoMind
ScientificAnalysisandCommunicationsI(formerly188A)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
2
ScientificAnalysisandCommunicationsII(formerly188B)
VariableTopicsinMolecular,Cell,andDevelopmentalBiology
ResearchApprenticeshipI(1stqtr.)
ResearchApprenticeshipII(2ndqtr.)
HonorsResearchinMCDB
DirectedResearchinMCDB
2
4
4
4/qtr.
4/qtr.
*ATTENTION2016&2017GRADUATES*
ADDITIONALCOURSESTHATCANBEAPPLIEDTOTHE10UNITSOFMCDBELECTIVES:
TheMCDBdepartmentwillacceptcertaincoursesthatareontheApprovedOutsideElectivelistaslongasatleast5
unitsofMCDBdepartmentelectivesarealsoappliedtothiscategory.Thesecoursesarenotedwithanasterisk(*)
onthelistofApprovedOutsideElectives.
Coursenumberdesignations:
C=Courseisofferedconcurrentlytoundergradandgraduatelevelsinthesameclass.
M=Listedthroughmultipledepartments(mayhavedifferentnumbersineachdepartment).
CM=Offeredconcurrentlytoundergradandgrad,andofferedthroughmultipledepartments.
Seethereverseofthispageforcoursesfromotherdepartments,whichmaybeappliedtheMCDBmajorelectives.
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LISTOFAPPROVEDOUTSIDEELECTIVES
CourseName
IntrotoBiostatistics
CourseDept.&#
Biostatistics
BIOSTATS100A
Chemistry&Biochemistry
CHEMC100*
GenomicsandComputationalBiology
CHEM153C*
Biochemistry:Biosynthetic&EnergyMetabolism&ItsRegulation
CHEM153L*
BiochemistryLaboratory
CHEM154
BiochemicalMethodsII
CHEM156
PhysicalBiochemistry
CHEM159A
MechanismsintheRegulationofTranscriptionI
CHEM159B
MechanismsintheRegulationofTranscriptionII
CHEMCM160A*
IntroductiontoBioinformatics
6
4
4
2
GenomicTechnology
Microbiology,Immunology&MolecularGenetics
MIMG101*
IntroductoryMicrobiology
MIMG102*
Virology
MIMG100L*
MicrobiologyLabforProfessionalSchools
MIMG103BL*
AdvanceResearchAnalysisinVirology(formerly104)
MIMG109BL*
AdvancedResearchAnalysisinMicrobiology
MIMG105*
BiologicalMicroscopy
MIMG106*
BacterialPathogenesis
MIMGCM133*
Principles,Practices&PoliciesinBiotechnology
MIMG158*
MicrobialGenomics
MIMG168*
MolecularParasitology
MIMG174*
AdvancedTopicsinMolecularParasitology
MIMG185A*
Immunology
5
4
4
5
4
2
2
4
Ecology&EvolutionaryBiology
EEB110
VertebrateMorphology
EEB121
MolecularBiologyandEvolution
EEB162
PlantPhysiology
EEB162L
PlantPhysiologyLab
HumanGenetics
HUMGENC144
Units
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
5
4
2
5
PhysiologicalSciences
PHYSCI125*
MolecularSystemsBiology
PHYSCI166
AnimalPhysiology
4
6
Statistics
STATS100A
IntroductiontoProbabilityTheory
* 2015Graduatesmayapplyanyofthesecoursestowardthe10unitsofMCDBDepartmentElectivesaslongas5unitsofMCDB
departmentalelectivesarealsoappliedtothecategory.
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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.Establishparadigmsforhowstemcellbehavioriscontrolled.(5139TLSB,2067066)
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)NakanoStemCellandDevelopmentalBiologyoftheHeart(BSRB490D,2671897)
MatteoPellegrini.Computationalmethodstointerpretgenomicdata.(LS4219,8250012)
AlvaroSagasti.Developmentofcomplexcellshapesinzebrafishtouchsensingneurons.
(BSRB450B,2066147/8259625)
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The following is a partial list of research opportunities and scholarships already awarded to MCDB majors, that are also
available 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 Day Monday,
May 19, 2008 in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Dean's Prizes are awarded for outstanding research. Students can attend
workshops 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 during
the 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 Sciences
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 for
Undergraduate Education and administered by the Undergraduate Research Center / Center for Academic & Research
Excellence (URC/CARE) in 2121 Life Sciences Building. URFP recipients typically receive a fellowship of $2,000 to
complete a two-quarter (Winter and Spring) Student Research Program (Course 99) project. Students who seek a
beginning 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 scholar
typically receives an annual scholarship of $2,500 - $5,000 obtained from foundations, industry, and individual
donors. These awards are made to continuing students (junior level standing and higher) who have a strong
commitment to research or creative activity, and who are committed to completing an honors thesis or a
comprehensive 199 project during their senior year. Some of the awards will be for all continuing students, and some
will 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 Vice
Provost for Undergraduate Education and administered by the Undergraduate Research Center Sciences and the
Center for Academic and Research Excellence (URC/CARE). Each Undergraduate Research and Teaching Scholar
will receive a $6000.00 award to be distributed as $1500 per quarter for four quarters. These awards are made to
continuing 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/Sciences
lab. 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 or
paper that has been accepted for presentation at a national or regional meeting may apply for travel funds. Up to $300
may be awarded; applications are available in the centers.
The UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal was established by members of the UCLA student body in order to
provide an opportunity for undergraduates to present and publish their research findings, to promote the exposure of
UCLA undergraduates to the university research community, and as the basis for new kinds of interaction between
faculty 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 or
Chemistry. Each Beckman Scholar will complete an Honors Thesis on his/her research.
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Each year, the Council on Undergraduate Research selects
approximately 70 students nation-wide to present their original research on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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youre shy, even if the instructor doesnt seem friendly, etc. Introduce yourself to the instructor. Keep doing this throughout your
time at UCLA. You will become known to your instructors and you will get into the habit of asking questions and participating
in your own education. Start volunteering, as well. If you start now, you will be doing more interesting and resume-worthy
volunteer work by the time your letters of recommendation are needed.
As soon as you can, start working on choosing a sponsor with whom to do research. Some faculty prefer students to do a
Student Research Project (SRP) in their labs (to get basic experience) before moving on to research for a grade, or paid
employment.
To find a research sponsor, first look at faculty research interests. To see MCDB faculty, you can look at
www.mcdb.ucla.edu (click on Faculty, then on individual faculty names). See MCDB counselor for list of eligible faculty outside
MCDB. 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, or
research affinity group). Narrow your choices to perhaps three professors. Go to the Biomedical Library, look up and read the
publications 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 your
GPA, and any courses you took with that faculty member and your grade. Mention, too, that you will call within a few days to
discuss possible participation in the laboratory as an SRP student. Then call the potential sponsors, set up appointments to see
them or their grad students, and go from there.
To get set up for SRP, go to www.college.ucla.edu/urc-care (click on SRP, then on Getting Started). Please be advised that
you can do SRP with faculty who have no posted open positions on this site, and that not all faculty who do post open positions
will be approved by the major, if you later do research for a grade.
Research for a grade and major credit, MCDB majors have a choice of three different research courses. Projects must be
experimental laboratory research and not clinical, 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. See
MCDB 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 you
eligible for Departmental Honors/Highest Honors when you graduate. To be eligible, your GPA in the major must be
3.6 or above. MCDB 198A-B,C may fulfill your Upper Division Laboratory requirement, as well as eight of your 20
elective 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 the
major 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 NOT be 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.
Path 1
Path 2
Foundation Courses
CHEM 153A - Biochemistry
MIMG 101- Intro Microbiology
MIMG 185A - Immunology (take in final year)
Quarter
All
F, W
F, W
Path 1- choose one lab pair:
F+S; S+F
MIMG 103AL + BL
F+W; W+S MIMG 109AL + BL
F+W
MCDB C150 + 150AL
Units
5+4
5+4
5+4
unit subtotal =
Units
4
4
5
Qtr varies
Qtr varies
Qtr varies
Qtr varies
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unit subtotal =
Units
4
2
4
2
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Focus Electives
Both paths choose 3 classes from:
Quarter
All
F, W, Sp
F, W, Sp
W
F
Not in 15-16
Sp
W
W
F
Units
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
12
General Electives
Path 2 needs 8 units.
Path 1 needs 12 units.
Choose from:
3.
Units
2
2
4
4
All 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.
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Course
Title
MCDB
100
138
M140
144*
C150
165A
168*
172
M175A
M175B
M175C
187AL
Sum ONLY
Fall, Winter, Spring
Winter
Fall, Winter, Spring
Fall
Fall, Winter, Spring
Spring
Not in 15-16
Fall
Winter
Spring
Winter
4
4
4
Winter
Fall
Fall
4
4
4
Winter
Spring
Winter
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Spring
Spring
Fall, Winter, Spring
Not in 2015-2016
Spring
Spring
Fall, Winter, Spring
Fall, Winter, Spring
Fall, Winter, Spring
Fall, Winter, Spring
Fall
Not in 2015-2016
Fall, Winter
Spring
Fall
Not in 2015-2016
Bioengineering Fundamentals
BIOENGR 100
CM145 Molecular Biotechnology for Engineers
CM178 Intro to Biomaterials
Note - you may need instructor consent to enroll in Bioengineering classes
PHYSCI
Introduction to Biostatistics
4 Spring, Summer ONLY
BIOSTAT 100A
Non-Public Health majors/minors are NOT permitted in enroll in Biostat 100A during Fall or Winter.
110A
Fall
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EE BIOL 121
135
162
Molecular Evolution
Population Genetics
Plant Physiology
4
4
4
Fall
Spring
Spring, Summer
Winter
C&EE
Environmental Microbiology
M166
Note- you must contact the professor for a PTE number to enroll.
EPIDEM
Intro to Epidemiology
4
Summer ONLY
100
Non-Public Health majors/minors are NOT permitted in enroll in EPIDEM 100A during the academic year.
Genomic Technology
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.
Hours of availability are typically Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 5:00.
Appointments are preferred - call or email to request one.
Students without appointments may be asked to come back later.
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*Effective Fall 2014, Chem 14CL is optional for MIMG majors, but recommended for pre-health students.
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30
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The Center for Academic & Research Excellence (CARE) assists students majoring in science, engineering and
mathematics, providing enrichment opportunities for those students who seek careers in scientific research and
teaching, especially those whose success through graduate training will increase the numbers of historically
underrepresented individuals in academic fields. CARE emphasizes hands-on apprenticeships in research and
related activities as a way to help students achieve their career goals in science.
The Life and Physical Sciences Undergraduate Research Center (URC) 2121 Life Sciences, (310) 794-4227,
urlaps@college.ucla.edu administers undergraduate research-related programs, including the Student Research
Program (SRP), open to all undergraduates to enable them to begin working with faculty members on research
projects. UCLA's Student Research Program is one of the largest programs of its kind in American higher
education. The Undergraduate Research Center also provides workshops for students interested in participating in
SRP; helps students identify faculty mentors; provides research stipends for some undergraduates; sponsors The
Undergraduate Science Journal; and maintains an undergraduate research website at
http://www.college.ucla.edu/ugresearch/index.html. (See next page of this handout).
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The following is a partial list of research opportunities and scholarships already awarded to MIMG majors that are also
available 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 Day
Monday, May 19, 2008 in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Dean's Prizes are awarded for outstanding research.
Students can attend workshops 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 during the 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 Sciences 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 for
Undergraduate Education and administered by the Undergraduate Research Center / Center for Academic &
Research Excellence (URC/CARE) in 2121 Life Sciences Building. URFP recipients typically receive a
fellowship of $2,000 to complete a two-quarter (Winter and Spring) Student Research Program (Course 99)
project. Students who seek a beginning 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
scholar typically receives an annual scholarship of $2,500 - $5,000 obtained from foundations, industry, and
individual donors. These awards are made to continuing students (junior level standing and higher) who have a
strong commitment to research or creative activity, and who are committed to completing an honors thesis or a
comprehensive 199 project during their senior year. Some of the awards will be for all continuing students, and
some will 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
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and administered by the Undergraduate Research Center Sciences
and the Center for Academic and Research Excellence (URC/CARE). Each Undergraduate Research and
Teaching Scholar will receive a $6000.00 award to be distributed as $1500 per quarter for four quarters. These
awards are made to continuing 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/Sciences lab. The 2005-06 academic year was the pilot year for this new program.
Travel Grants for Undergraduate Researchers Undergraduates who have authored or co-authored an
abstract or paper that has been accepted for presentation at a national or regional meeting may apply for travel
funds. Up to $300 may be awarded; applications are available in the centers.
pThe UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal was established by members of the UCLA student body in
order to provide an opportunity for undergraduates to present and publish their research findings, to promote
the exposure of UCLA undergraduates to the university research community, and as the basis for new kinds of
interaction between faculty 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
or Chemistry. Each Beckman Scholar will complete an Honors Thesis on his/her research.
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Each year, the Council on Undergraduate Research selects
approximately 70 students nation-wide to present their original research on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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MIMG FACULTY
and their
AREAS OF RESEARCH
(A good reference to use when deciding who youd like to work with for MIMG 99, 198, or 199)
Arnold BERK Regulation, biochemistry and molecular genetics of transcription factors in eukaryotes;
oncogenic transformation by adenovirus. berk@mbi.ucla.edu
Douglas BLACK Regulation of c-src pre-mRNA splicing in neurons. dougb@microbio.ucla.edu
Benjamin BONAVIDA Biochemical and molecular mechanisms of cell-mediated cytotoxicity; tumor-host cell
interactions; mechanism of reversal of drug resistance towards apoptosis. bbonavid@mednet.ucla.edu
Peter BRADLEY Parasitology. pbradley@ucla.edu
David CAMPBELL Gene expression of Kinetoplastid protozoa. dc@ucla.edu
Genhong CHENG CD40 and the TNF receptor-mediated signal transduction pathways in the
immune response. genhongc@microbio.ucla.edu
Robert GUNSALUS Molecular biology of procaryotic gene regulation; physiology and biochemistry of
aerobic/anaerobic cell growth; genetics of the methanogenic archaebacteria. robg@microbio.ucla.edu
Elissa HALLEM Neurobiology of host-seeking behavior in parasitic nematodes. ehallem@microbio.ucla.edu
Kent HILL Molecular cell biology of African trypanosomes. kenthill@mednet.ucla.edu
Patricia JOHNSON Evolution, pathogenesis and cell biology of the human parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis.
johnsonp@ucla.edu
Don KOHN Genetic diseases of blood cells; methods for effective gene transfer and expression; gene therapy for
congenital immune deficiencies and pediatric AIDS. dkohn@mednet.ucla.edu
Beth LAZAZZERA Mechanism by which bacteria communicate with each other to coordinate such
activities as development. In particular, the role of cell-cell signaling in biofilm development.
bethl@microbio.ucla.edu
Jake LUSIS Molecular genetics of cholesterol metabolism and atherosclerosis. jlusis@mednet.ucla.edu
Oto MARTINEZ-MAZA Immune dysfunction and cancer; AIDS pathogenesis. omartinez@mednet.ucla.edu
Carrie MICELI T cell receptor mediated activation. cmiceli@ucla.edu
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MIMG FACULTY
and their
AREAS OF RESEARCH (cont)
35
My MIMG
Schedule
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
SUMMER
2015 2016
2016 2017
20172018
2018 2019
NOTES
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