UCLA Orientation 2015 Guide for New Bruins

UCLA Orientation 2015
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 Firestone
128 Hershey Hall, (310) 825-7109, cfire@mcdb.ucla.edu
MCDB Home Page and Major Requirements: www.mcdb.ucla.edu
Always include your UID in emails to counselors.
Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics

Bridget Wells
1602B Molecular Sciences Bldg., (310) 825-8482, bridgetw@microbio.ucla.edu
MIMG 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 and
internship opportunities, and other items of interest. If you do not subscribe, you are choosing to be uninformed and at a
disadvantage compared to your peers. Sign up today.
To subscribe to MCDB:
Go to http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mcdbio-l
and 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.
CATALIST is the Colleges Counseling Assistant Topics Announcement List news service that provides weekly reminders
of drop/add deadlines, new majors and minors, etc. Its the only way to remember all the deadlines. CATALIST is available
from your MyUCLA web page or it can be delivered to your e-mail account. To subscribe to the e-mail version of
CATALIST, go to http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/catalist-l. Please complete and submit the form on that page.
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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 onto
www.my.ucla.edu. You are responsible for knowing what classes you are or arent enrolled in. Being on a waitlist does not guarantee
enrollment. 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 week
of the quarter. Each impacted course is clearly indicated on its course page on the Schedule of Classes. Click on "Crs Info" link and look at
Impacted Course: Yes (or No). A comprehensive list of impacted UCLA courses can also be viewed at
http://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, or
Honors. 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 a
requisite. For example, Life Sciences 3 has requisites of Life Sciences 2 and Chem 14C or Chem 30A (organic chemistry). Therefore, you
must 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, Chem
14BL has Chem 14B as a co-requisite. Therefore you may take Chem 14B and Chem 14BL together in the same quarter, or you may take
Chem 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 one
or 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 ALL
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 remain on
your 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 will
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 for
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 admitted
to non-life science majors will not be able to change to a life science major after admission.
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 (although
12 units is considered full-time). ECP will be calculated every other quarter. Units earned during a summer session at UCLA or at another
accredited school and transferred to UCLA will count toward expected cumulative progress. NOTE: Transfer students are not held to ECP
requirements.
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 regular
quarters and you must be enrolled in ten or fewer units each quarter. This can be requested on the basis of family responsibility, employment
commitments, and/or health reasons. See College Counseling (A-316 Murphy), AAP, Honors, or Athletics for this. Be advised: this may
affect 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 19
units 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 your
GPA.
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 and
by special petition through the College are regularly enrolled UCLA students permitted to attend another institution while also attending
UCLA during the academic year.
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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.
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.
UCLA Life Sciences

6 Life Science Departments and 8 Life Science Majors
COUNSELOR CONTACT INFO
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

101 Hershey Hall, www.eeb.ucla.edu 310-825-1680
Biology Major
Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution Major
Marine Biology Major
Conservation Biology Minor
Kellie Marie Lavin -OR- Jessica Angus eebundergrad@lifesci.ucla.edu
Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics

1602B Molecular Sciences Bldg, www.mimg.ucla.edu 310-825-8482
MIMG Major
Bridget Wells bridgetw@microbio.ucla.edu
Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology

128 Hershey Hall, www.mcdb.ucla.edu 310- 825-7109
MCDB Major
Connie Firestone undergradmcdb@lifesci.ucla.edu
Neuroscience
1506D Gonda Center, www.neurosci.ucla.edu 310-206-2349
Neuroscience Major
Neuroscience Minor
To be determined tobedetermined@mednet.ucla.edu
Integrative Biology & Physiology

125 Hershey Hall, www.physci.ucla.edu 310-825-3892
Physiological Science Major
Inna Gergel gergel@physci.ucla.edu
Psychology
1531 Franz Hall, www.psych.ucla.edu 310-825-2730
Psychology Major
Psychobiology Major
Melina Dorian dorian@psych.ucla.edu
Biomedical Research Minor

220B Hershey Hall, www.biomedresearchminor.ucla.edu 310-825-0237
To be determined bmdresminor@lifesci.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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LIFE SCIENCE CORE CURRICULUM

The Core Curriculum (Biology aka Life Science, Chemistry, Math, and Physics) is required for all Life Science Majors
Life Sciences (all courses required)

LS 1 - Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity (5)
LS 2 - Cells, Tissues, and Organs (4)
Prerequisite: Chem 14A or 20A
LS 3 - Introduction to Molecular Biology (4)
Prerequisites: Chem 14C or 30A and LS 2
LS 4 - Genetics (5)
Prerequisite: LS 3
LS 23L Intro to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology (2)

Prerequisite: LS 2
Must be taken concurrently with LS 3 or LS 4
Chemistry (choose one of two series)

- - OR - 20A - Chemical Structure (4)
Prep: min 1 yr high school chem & 3.5 yrs math
20B - Chemical Energetics and Change (4)
Prerequisites: Chem 14A & Math 3A or 31A or LS30A
Prerequisites: Chem. 20A and 31A
14BL - General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (3)
20L - General Chemistry Laboratory (3)
Prerequisites: Chem 14A
Prerequisite: Chem 20A
Pre- or Co-requisite: Chem 14B
14C - Organic Molecular Structures and Interactions (4)
30A - Chem Dynamics & Reactivity: Intro to Chem (4)
Prerequisites: Chem 14B
Prerequisites: Chem20B
14CL* - General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (4)
30AL - General Chemistry Laboratory II (4)
Prerequisites: Chem 14B, 14BL
Prerequisites: Chem 20B, 20L
Pre- or Co-requisite: Chem 14C
Pre- or Co-requisite: Chem 30A
14D - Organic Reactions, Pharma Structures, and Activities (4)
30B - Organic Chemistry: Reactivity and Synthesis, Part I (4)
Prerequisite: Chem 14C
Prerequisites: Chem 30A
30BL* - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (3)
Prerequisites: Chem 30A, 30AL
30C** - Organic Chemistry: Reactivity and Synthesis, Part II (4)
Prerequisite: Chem 30B
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)
*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.
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 30A
Stats 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 31A
3C - 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 31A
32A - 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 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.
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)
Prerequisites: Math 31A and 31B, recommended 32A
1B - Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields (5)
Prerequisites: Physics 1A and Math 31B, 32A, 32B
1C - Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity (5)
Prerequisite: Physics 1A, 1B, Math 32A, 32B
4AL - Laboratory: Mechanics (2)

Prerequisite: Physics 1A and 1B
4BL - Laboratory: Electricity and Magnetism (2)
Prerequisite: Physics 1A and 1B
*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.
ENROLLMENT PROBLEMS you may encounter

If you want to enroll in a class that has a requisite class that you took somewhere other than UCLA, you may be prevented from
enrolling. This is because the enrollment system does not recognize transfer coursework. That is, you may be BLOCKED
from enrolling into a class that has a requisite that you took somewhere other than UCLA. There is a way around this before
your enrollment appointment begins, check the requisites for a course. If you see that you will be blocked from enrolling, you
need to contact the counselor of the department offering the course for help enrolling. Who can help you? Counselors can
ONLY 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 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:
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 with
your schedule, listed in order of preference. The SRS numbers are found on the courses page on the Schedule of
Classes, 1st column from the left, under the title Crs Info
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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College of Letters and Science
Offices of Academic Counseling

& Student Services
LETTERS & SCIENCE

COUNSELING OFFICES
COUNSELING OFFICES
FOR OTHER SCHOOLS
College Academic Counseling

Honors Programs
Academic Advancement Program
Athletics
A316 Murphy Hall

A311 Murphy Hall
1205 Campbell Hall
127 Morgan Center
School of Arts & Architecture

School of Engineering
School of Nursing
School of Public Affairs
School of Public Health
School of Theater, Film & Television
2200 Broad Art Center

6426 Boelter Hall
2-200 Factor Building
3357 Public Affairs
A1-269 CHS
103 East Melnitz Hall
COUNSELING OFFICES FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (Updated April 2015)

A
Accounting/Anderson School
Aerospace Studies
African American Studies
American Indian Studies IDP
Anthropology Dept.
Art History Dept.
Asian American Studies Dept.
Asian Languages & Cultures Dept.
Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Dept.
Rachel Saar
Alexandra Skierso
Eboni Shaw
Clementine Bordeaux
Ethan Emerson
Verlena Johnson
Anne Bautista
Lindsay Doung
Shan Shan Chi-Au
Kimberly Perez
D413 Anderson School

218 Student Activities Center
159 Haines Hall
3217 Campbell Hall
341 Haines Hall
206A Dodd Hall
3339 Rolfe Hall
290 Royce Hall
290 Royce Hall
7217 Math Sciences Building
(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
220B Hershey Hall

51-254 CHS
(310) 825-0237 bmdresminor@lifesci.ucla.edu

(310) 267-2186 rlnaranjo@ph.ucla.edu
Miriam Posner
Elizbeth Espinoza
1020 Public Affairs Bldg.

1103 Ueberroth Building
(310) 206-7575 mposner@humnet.ucla.edu

(310) 206-0812 espinoza@irle.ucla.edu
Timothy Mahlanza
Denise Mantonya
Ellie Hernndez
Brooke Wilkinson
Tanya Kim
Pia Svenson
Jennifer OBrien
Vanessa Carrillo
Edward Olano
4006 Young Hall

4006 Young Hall
7351 Bunche Hall
A316 Murphy Hall
212A Dodd Hall
2316 Rolfe Hall
36-070B CHS
350B Humanities Building
4436 Boelter Hall
(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
(310) 825-1955 mscott@dentistry.ucla.edu

(310) 825-4945 bwilkinson@college.ucla.edu
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
3683 Geology Building

101 Hershey Hall
101 Hershey Hall
2263 Bunche Hall
2263 Bunche Hall
2263 Bunche Hall
1009 Moore Hall
158 Humanities Building
56-085 CHS
La Kretz Hall, Suite 300
71-254A CHS
146 Human. Building
1642 Schoenberg Hall
(310) 825-3917 holbrook@ess.ucla.edu

(310) 825-1680 eebundergrad@lifesci.ucla.edu
(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
212 Royce Hall
(310) 825-1147 allen@humnet.ucla.edu
Samantha Hogan
Lisa Lee
Kerry Allen
Stan M. Paul
1120 Rolfe Hall

1255B Bunche Hall
212 Royce Hall
3357H Public Affairs Bldg
(310) 206-8156
(310) 825-1166
(310) 825-1147
(310) 206-8966
Jill Richardson
31-236A CHS
(310) 825-7863 jrichardson@ph.ucla.edu
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
(310) 825-5118 ug-counselor@econ.ucla.edu
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
6248 Bunche Hall

6288 Bunche Hall
(310) 825-3720 padilla@history.ucla.edu

(310) 825-3269 Deborah@history.ucla.edu
Susan Abler
Rich Moushegian
Royce Dieckmann
207 GSE&IS Building

1308 Rolfe Hall
La Kretz Hall, Suite 300
(310) 825-5269 abler@gseis.ucla.edu

(310) 206-1890 Rmousheg@socgen.ucla.edu
(310) 206-9193 rdieckmann@ioe.ucla.edu
Inna Gergel
125 Hershey Hall
(310) 825-3892 gergel@physci.ucla.edu
I
Information Studies
Institute for Society and Genetics
Institute of the Environment &
Sustainability
Integrative Biology & Physiology
(Physiological Science Major)
International Institute IDPs

International & Area Studies IDP:
African Studies, African & Middle Eastern
Studies, Asian Studies, East Asian Studies
minor, European Studies, Latin American
Studies South Asian Studies,
Southeast Asian Studies >
Magda Yamamoto
10373 Bunche Hall
(310) 206-6571
undergrads@international.ucla.edu
Global Studies, Int. Development Studies, .>
Sandy Valdivieso
10357 Bunche Hall
(310) 825-5187
idps@international.ucla.edu
Center for World Languages >
Susan Kresin
306 Humanities
(310) 825-4644
kresin@humnet.ucla.edu
Kerry Allen
212 Royce Hall
(310) 825-1147 allen@humnet.ucla.edu
Brown, Tomarion
361 Humanities
(310) 206-3032 tbrown@humnet.ucla.edu
Lily Yanez
Michelle Veintimilla
Jennifer Weill
Jessika Herrera
222 Hershey Hall

222 Hershey Hall
222 Hershey Hall
(310) 825-6614 lscore@lifesci.ucla.edu
3300 Rolfe Hall (MWF)

3126C Campbell Hall (TR)
(310) 825-4631
(310) 825-4632
Italian Department
L
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender
Studies Program
Life Sciences
Linguistics (Applied Linguistics)
jherrera@humnet.ucla.edu
M
Mathematics Department
Connie Jung
Lucia Saavedra

(310) 206-1286 ugrad@math.ucla.edu
Medicine (contract courses only)

Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular
Genetics Dept.
Military Science
Jonathan David
Bridget Wells
911 Broxton
1602B Molecular Sci Building
(310) 794-3563 jdavid@mednet.ucla.edu

(310) 825-8482 bridgetw@microbio.ucla.edu
Victoria Sanelli
Connie Firestone
Barbara Van Nostrand
120G Student Activities Center

128 Hershey Hall
2443 Schoenberg Hall
(310) 825-7381 vksanelli@ucla.edu

(310) 825-7109 undergradmcdb@lifesci.ucla.edu
(310) 206-5187 bvannost@humnet.ucla.edu
Tanya Lara
Isamara Ramirez
To be determined
Shelli Shepherd
120T Student Activities Center

378A Humanities Building
1506D Gonda Res. Center
2-137 Factor Building
(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
329 Dodd Hall

321 Dodd Hall
1-707A Physics & Astronomy
1-707D Physics & Astronomy
4269B Bunche Hall
4269A Bunche Hall
1531 Franz Hall
3357H Public Policy Building
(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
212 Royce Hall

A1-269 CHS
1037 Young Hall
322B Humanities Building
(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
A316 Murphy Hall

1308 Rolfe Hall
254E Haines Hall
5314 Rolfe Hall
72-235 Center for Health Sci
(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
(310) 206-8966 paul@publicaffairs.ucla.edu
Catharine McGraw
(310) 206-1145 mcgraw@humnet.ucla.edu
Molecular, Cell, & Devt Biology Dept.
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
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 of
students in a relatively short period of time. Transitioning from the semester to the quarter system requires a
significant adjustment. Dont be discouraged if you find that it takes some time to get used to the faster
pace. 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 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.
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 particular
course. For example, you must take LS 2 before you can take LS 3, so LS 2 is a requisite for LS 3. It is
essential that you familiarize yourself with the requisites for all courses you plan to take. Requisites are
established for a reason and are strictly enforced. You must have the proper requisites completed before
taking 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 before
trying to enroll in a particular course.
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.
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 academic
counselor. It is recommended that you see your MCDB or MIMG departmental counselor to go over your Degree Audit Report
at least once a year, more often if needed. Wise students do not wait until the day before their first enrollment pass to see the
counselor. Check with the counselor to see when she will be available. The first two weeks of every quarter are very busy, so if
you want to plan future quarters or discuss career/grad school, it is best to come after the first two weeks. Questions can also be
e-mailed-- undergrad@.mcdb.ucla.edu (for MCDB) or bridgetw@microbio.ucla.edu (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 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).
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 students
who regularly attend the profs office hours do better on exams and in classes overall. Not only will it serve as a useful aid in
preparing 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, phone
number, e mail address, etc.) changes, you should enter the changes into the Universitys Record System through the
www.my.ucla.edu website. 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, it is
equally important to keep things in perspective. The only person you really need to compete with is you.. . . .try not to compare
yourself with others too much (easier said than done, we know). Oftentimes, ones perception of his or her own progress
compared to friends, roommates, or classmates can be skewed. Try to concentrate primarily on your own goals and do what you
need 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. A
resource 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 how
to approach professors. Take advantage! It helps make UCLA a much smaller community and it will help you learn how to
adapt 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 UCLA

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 for
AAP (those whose academic profiles and personal backgrounds may impact their University experience and their retention and
graduation 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 and
returning Education Abroad Program students, Blue and Gold Wasserman Scholars, first-year Alumni and Regents Scholars, and
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 Counseling
and advising, Tutorial Services, an Academic Mentor program, graduate school advising, career development education, and
student-athlete academic orientation. George Kneller Academic Center in the JD Morgan Center; 310-825-8699
http://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, prehealth career information
203 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 are
prepaid 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 students,
undocumented students and veterans.
Career Center: Provides career planning, pre-professional advising, and employment assistance free to all UCLA students
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 matters
106 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 35
countries. UCLA students remain registered here while overseas and receive UC units and grade points for work completed
abroad. 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 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
Are you interested in teaching science? Information on the

Science 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 Medicine
requirements. The Career Center and the admissions offices of your top five or ten med schools are the best sources
for updated requirements.
Students planning to apply to medical school should take:
Three quarters of English at the college level (AP does not apply), including at least one quarter of English
composition (two is preferable). At least one course should be a literature course.
At least three quarters of math at the college level (AP does not apply), including one course in statistics (lower
or upper division; can take Biostats 100A which counts on the major). If you need an additional quarter in
math, 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 biology with lab at the college level (AP does not
apply). For USC, you will need one quarter of molecular biology in addition to the one year (three quarters) of
biology 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 lab requirement at the college level (AP
does not apply). Students who choose to take the 20 series should also complete Chem 30C to finish all of the
organic chemistry topics that are required by the med schools. Some schools do not specifically require
biochemistry lab, but all these courses are what medical schools expect to see from UCLA applicants. Physics is
covered by your major.
Spanish is highly recommended. (This need not have been taken at the college level. If you do take it at UCLA,
you 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 community,
through 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 consider
the Public Health Minor.
Research. Some admission committees dont consider this absolutely necessary, but most schools will expect
you to have done some kind of research if you were an undergraduate at UCLA. There is no minimum number
of 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 Biology graciously compiled for you by staff in the Department of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology! Take a lookyou may find Plan B there!!
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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
Unauthorized acquiring of knowledge of an examination or part of an examination
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.
Unauthorized collaboration in providing or requesting assistance, such as sharing information
Unauthorized use of someone elses data in completing a computer exercise
Altering a graded exam or assignment and requesting that it be regarded
Plagiarism
o
Presenting anothers words or ideas as if they were ones own

o Submitting as your own through purchase or otherwise, part of an entire work produced verbatim by
someone else
o Paraphrasing ideas, data or writing without properly acknowledging the source
o Unauthorized transfer and use of someone elses computer file are your own
o Unauthorized use of someone elses data in completing a computer exercise
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
Taking a quiz, exam, or similar evaluation in place of another person
Allowing another student to copy from you
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
Altering data to support research
Presenting results from research that was not performed
Crediting source material that was not used for research
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
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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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 to
receive 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 commitment
to developing programs that lead to further introduction and integration of research and education. In recent years, MCDB was
the only academic department in the United States to have two members of its facultyProf. Utpal Banerjee, our Department
Chair, and Prof. Robert Goldberg awarded one million dollars each for undergraduate science education by the prestigious
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Professors Program.
Undergraduate MCDB majors can earn upper division units for research in MCDB by undertaking any of the following courses:
MCDB 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 Minor This new minor is designed to help students to become involved in laboratory
research from an early point in their college career. After initial training courses, students are placed in a
laboratory 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, science
policy and ethics, and history or philosophy of science. Students who complete the Biomedical Research Minor
should 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 10H will introduce students to biological research as a way of life by exposing them to lectures on
modern research topics, research ethics and research careers by experts, along with research projects. BR 10H is open to
students in the early or mid stage of their college careers, regardless of their majors. Due to the limited number of spaces
in the class (30 each quarter), students need to fill out an online application form first. For more information, students
should contact Dr. John Olson (jmolson@mednet.ucla.edu) in 2366 Life Sciences Building, (310) 825-4708.
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 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.
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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For those who really want to know how to get

research experience (SRP, MCDB 196A/B, 198 A-B, C, 199A-B, 199)
and letters of recommendation!
In your first year at UCLA, 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 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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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.
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
Path 2- take all four:

MIMG 196A- Path 2 Research
Qtr varies
Qtr varies
MIMG 180A- Research Sem
Qtr varies
MIMG 196B- Path 2 Research
Qtr varies
MIMG 180B- Research Sem
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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
CHEM 153L - Biochem Lab

MCDB 138- Developmental Bio
MCDB 165A- Biology of Cells
MIMG 102- Virology
MIMG 105- Biological Microscopy
MIMG 106- Bacterial Infect
MIMG 132- Cell Bio of Nucleus
MIMG CM156 - Hum Genetics
MIMG 158- Microbial Genomics
MIMG 168- Parasitology
minimum unit subtotal =
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:
1. Any remaining Focus Electives

2. These other MIMG classes:
Quarter
Sp
W
F, W, Sp
All
MIMG C122- Mouse Molec Gen

MIMG 191H- Dept Honors Only
MIMG 198 - Dept Honors Research*
MIMG 199- Research*
*Path 1 may use up to 2 qtrs (4+4 un) of 198/199
3.
Units
2
2
4
4
*Path 2 may use up to 1 qtr (4 un) of 198/199
Approved classes from other departments

See the list below.
Path 1 unit total = at least 46 units
Path 2 unit total = at least 45 units
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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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 Classes for the most up-to-date information.
Dept
Course
Title
MCDB
100
138
M140
144*
C150
165A
168*
172
M175A
M175B
M175C
187AL
Introduction to Cell Biology

Developmental Biology
Cancer Cell Biology
Molecular Bio of Cellular Processes & Experimental Ap
Plant Chemical & Molecular Communication
Biology of Cells
Stem Cell Biology
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Neuroscience: From Molecules to Mind
Research Immersion Lab in Genomic Biology
Units Quarter(s) Offered

5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Sum ONLY
Fall, Winter, Spring
Winter
Fall
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
Not in 2015-2016
Spring
Spring
Fall
Not in 2015-2016
Fall, Winter
Spring
Fall
Not in 2015-2016
* 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.
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
CM103 Basic Human Bio for Bioenginners

Molecular Biology of Aging (dept consent needed)
124
Molecular Systems Biology (dept consent needed)
125
Genomics and Computational Biology

CHEM & C100
Environmental Chemistry
BIOCHEM 103
Physical Chem: Chemical Thermodynamics
110A
Structure, Patterns & Polyhedra
M117
Organic Structural Methods
136
Bionanotechnology
C140
Biochem: DNA, RNA, & Protein Synthesis
153B
Biochem: Biosynthetic & Energy Metabolism & Regulation
153C
Biochemical Methods I
153L
Physical Biochemistry
156
CM160A Intro to Bioinformatics and Genomics
C161A Plant Biochemistry
Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
171
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
C172
Biological Inorganic Chemistry
C179
Polymer Chemistry
C181
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
Basic Biostatistics (dept consent needed)
Fall
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Non-MIMG Courses that Satisfy General Elective Requirement (continued)
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.
HUM GEN C144
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.
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 ema
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
bridgetw@microbio.ucla.edu
(310) 825 8482
1602B Molecular Sciences Bldg.
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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SAMPLE SCHEDULE, PATH 1

Please note that your schedule doesnt have to completely match this one. .. . this is only a suggestion.
Path 1 Students are highly encouraged to take an AL course in Winter or Spring of their 3rd year.
Fall Quarter
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
________________________________________________________________________________
1st year
Chem 14A (4)
Chem 14B (4)
Chem 14C (4)
Math
(4)
Chem 14BL (3)
Math/Stats (4)
___________
Math
(4)
LS 1
(5)
________________________________________________________________________________
2nd year
Chem 14CL* (4)
Chem 14D (4)
Physics 6C (5)
Physics 6A (5)
Physics 6B (5)
LS 4
(5)
LS 2
(4)
LS 3
(4)
LS 23L
(2)
____________
____________
_____________
________________________________________________________________________________
3rd year
Chem 153A (4)
MIMG AL (5)
MIMG BL (4)
________________
MIMG 101 (4)
MIMG Requirement
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________________________________________________________________________
4th year
MIMG 185A (5)
MIMG Requirement
MIMG Requirement
MIMG Requirement
MIMG Requirement
MIMG Requirement
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
SAMPLE SCHEDULE, PATH 2

Please note that your schedule doesnt have to completely match this one. .. . this is only a suggestion.
Path 2 Students must apply no later than their 3rd year. Exceptions may be made for transfer students.
Fall Quarter
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
________________________________________________________________________________
1st year
Chem 14A (4)
Chem 14B (4)
Chem 14C (4)
Math
(4)
Chem 14BL (3)
Math/Stats (4)
___________
Math
(4)
LS 1
(5)
________________________________________________________________________________
2nd year
Chem 14CL* (4)
Chem 14D (4)
Physics 6C (5)
Physics 6A (5)
Physics 6B (5)
LS 4
(5)
LS 2
(4)
LS 3
(4)
LS 23L
(2)
____________
____________
Lab experience (99 / 199)
________________________________________________________________________________
3rd year
CHEM 153A (4)
MIMG 196A (4)
MIMG 196B (4)
Lab experience (99 / 199) MIMG 180A (2)
MIMG 180B (2)
________________
MIMG 101 (4)
MIMG Requirement
________________
________________
________________
________________________________________________________________________________
4th year
MIMG 185A (5)
MIMG Requirement
MIMG Requirement
MIMG Requirement
MIMG Requirement
________________
________________
________________
________________
*Effective Fall 2014, Chem 14CL is optional for MIMG majors, but recommended for pre-health students.
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Upper Division MIMG Course Descriptions

101 Introductory Microbiology (4 units)
Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: Life Sciences 3, 4, 23L. Historical foundations of microbiology;
introduction to bacterial structure, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and ecology.
102 Introductory Virology (4)
Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: Life Sciences 3, 23L. Biological properties of bacterial and animal
viruses, replication, methods of detection, interactions with host cells and multicellular hosts.
103AL Research Immersion Laboratory in Virology (5)
(Formerly numbered 103L.) Lecture, two and one half hours; laboratory, eight hours. Requisites: Life Sciences 3, 4, 23L.
Recommended requisite or corequisite: course 101. Limited MIMG pre-major and majors. Research-oriented laboratory
experience designed to promote discovery of novel bacterial viruses (phages). Working in teams, students conduct
research projects that incorporate techniques in microbiology, virology, and molecular biology and involve use of
bioinformatics tools and computational analysis software. Emphasis on reading and understanding scientific literature as
well as improving critical thinking skills such as ability to evaluate hypotheses or experimentally address scientific
questions. Critical aspects of research process, including record keeping, ethics, laboratory safety and citizenry, mechanics
of scientific writing, and project responsibilities and ownership. Letter grading.
103BL Advanced Research Analysis in Virology (4)
Laboratory, six hours. Enforced requisite: course 103AL. Designed to provide students authentic, discovery-based
research experience in life sciences. Investigation to be primarily computational in nature whereby students use
bioinformatics or mathematical modeling software to interpret, expand, or refine datasets. Use of graphics software to
prepare figures and illustrations for presentations, posters, reports, and websites (database entries). Research
accomplishments discussed in weekly seminar-style meetings in which student groups create PowerPoint slides and
formally present results to class. Production of team poster and final report describing entire research project required.
Letter grading.
105 Biological Microscopy (4)
Lecture, four hours; laboratory, three hours (five weeks only). Requisite: Physics 1B or 6B. Introduction to modern
microscopy technologies in biological, medical, and nano applications. Focus on transmission electron microscopy and
cryo-electron microscopy and their applications in modern biology. Practical experience provided through five carefully
designed electron microscopy laboratory modules. Basic principles of microscopy and image formation, methods for
sample preparation, imaging, data acquisition procedures, and three-dimensional visualization. Topics include light
microscopy, electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and other emerging modalities
of microscopy in biological research. P/NP or letter grading.
106 Molecular and Genetic Basis of Bacterial Infections (4)
Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: course 101, Life Sciences 4. Biochemical and genetic properties of
bacteria which afford potential for pathogenicity. Epidemiology and transmission of disease; chemotherapy and drug
resistance. Regulation of virulence factors.
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Upper Division MIMG Course Descriptions

109AL Research Immersion Laboratory in Microbiology (5)
Lecture, three hours; laboratory, eight hours. Requisites: Life Sciences 3, 4, 23L. Recommended requisite or corequisite: course
101. Limited to MIMG pre-majors and majors. Research-oriented laboratory experience designed to promote discovery of
novel microorganisms. Working in teams, students conduct research projects that incorporate techniques in microbiology and
molecular biology and involve use of bioinformatics tools and phylogenetics software for data analysis. Emphasis on reading
and understanding scientific literature as well as improving critical thinking skills such as ability to create and evaluate
hypotheses or experimentally address scientific questions. Critical aspects of research process, including record keeping, ethics,
laboratory safety and citizenry, mechanics of scientific writing, and project responsibilities and ownership. Letter grading.
109BL Advanced Research Analysis in Microbiology (4)
Laboratory, six hours. Enforced requisite: course 109AL. Designed to provide students authentic, discovery-based research
experience in life sciences. Investigation to be primarily computational in nature whereby students use bioinformatics or
mathematical modeling software to interpret, expand, or refine datasets. Use of graphics software to prepare figures and
illustrations for presentations, posters, reports, and websites (database entries). Research accomplishments discussed in weekly
seminar-style meetings in which student groups create PowerPoint slides and formally present results to class. Production of
team poster and final report describing entire research project required. Letter grading.
C122 Mouse Molecular Genetics (2) Enrollment by instructor consent only
(Same as Human Genetics CM122.) Lecture, two hours. Requisites: Life Sciences 3, 4. Emphasis on use of mouse genetic
approach to studying fundamental biological questions. Topics include mouse genome and functional genomics, mutagenesis
screening and cloning of disease genes, transgenesis and its application in developmental biology, stem cell biology,
neurobiology, and modeling human genetic disorders. Reading materials include original papers and reviews. Concurrently
scheduled with course CM222.
132 Cell Biology of Nucleus (4)
Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisite: Life Sciences 4. Cell biology of eukaryotic nucleus, including principles of
chromosome structure, transcription, RNA processing, nuclear-cytoplasmic transport, and cell cycle control. Concurrently
scheduled with course C232.
CM156 Human Genetics (4)
(Same as Human Genetics CM156 and Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology CM156.) Lecture, three hours; discussion,
two hours. Requisites: Life Sciences 3, 4. Strongly recommended: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology 100 or C139 or
M140. Application of genetic principles in human populations, with emphasis on cytogenetics, biochemical genetics,
population genetics, and family studies. Lectures and readings in the literature, with focus on current questions in the fields of
medical and human genetics and methodologies appropriate to answer such questions.
158 Microbial Genomics (4)
Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: course 101, Chemistry 153A. Evolution, biodiversity, and sequencing of
genomes; bacterial and viral genomes; bioenergetics; gene knockouts; genomics of antibiotic resistance; proteomics. Guest
lecturers from department and related departments who discuss key papers with focus on their areas of expertise.
168 Molecular Parasitology (4)
Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: Life Sciences 3, 4. Survey of parasitic protozoa not only as parasites
which interact with a host, but also as model systems for analysis of basic biological phenomena such as gene regulation,
molecular development, cell-cell interactions, molecular evolution, and novel biochemical pathways.
185A Immunology (5) Lecture, three hours; discussion, 90 minutes. Requisites: Life Sciences 3, 4, 23L, Chemistry 153A.
Not open for credit to students with credit for course 261. Introduction to experimental immunobiology and
immunochemistry; cellular and molecular aspects of humoral and cellular immune reactions.
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IS A TOP PRIORITY

Undergraduate MIMG majors can earn upper division units for research in MIMG by undertaking any of the following
courses: MIMG 199, or MIMG 196A, B (Multi-quarter Independent Research), or MIMG 198 A-B-C (Multi-quarter
Departmental Honors Independent Research Culminating in an Honors Thesis).
Organizations and programs dedicated to advancing undergraduate research include:
Biomedical Research Minor This minor is designed to help students to become involved in laboratory
research from an early point in their college career. After initial training courses, students are placed in a
laboratory 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, science
policy and ethics, and history or philosophy of science. Students who complete the Biomedical Research Minor
should 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).
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)
Jeffery F. MILLER Sensory transduction in the control of bacterial virulence. jfmiller@ucla.edu

Jeffrey H. MILLER Protein engineering with synthetic nonsense suppressors; study of mutagenesis.
jhmiller@mbi.ucla.edu
Robert MODLIN T-cell and cytokine responses against microbial pathogens. rmodlin@mednet.ucla.edu
Sherie MORRISON Immunoglobin structure/function; myeloma mutants; hybridomas; transfection
and expression of lg genes. sheriem@microbio.ucla.edu
Dan RAY Structure and function of genes encoding both nuclear and mitochondrial DNA replication
proteins in the trypanosomatid Crithidia fasciculata and their control during the cell cycle.
danray@ucla.edu
April PYLE Self-renewal, survival and differentiation of human embryonic stem cells in stable growth
conditions. apyle@mednet.ucla.edu
Wenyuan SHI Structure and function of bacteria found in the oral cavity; study of antimicrobial peptides; and
understanding swarming bacteria. wenyuan@dent.ucla.edu
Stephen SMALE Regulation of gene expression during lymphocyte differentiation; biochemical
mechanisms of transcription initiation by mammalian RNA plymerase II. smale@mednet.ucla.edu
Fuyu TAMANOI. Structure and function of ras oncoprotein, a member of a family of GTP-binding
proteins that regulate various biochemical reactions inside the cell. fuyut@microbio.ucla.edu
Owen WITTE Development of the immune response and growth regulation of hematopoietic stem cells
by the abl oncogene in human leukemias. owenw@microbio.ucla.edu
Yi XING elucidation of genomic and environmental variation of RNA regulatory networks impacts phenotypic traits
and diseases. A hybrid computational and experimental lab. yxing@ucla.edu
Jerry ZACK HIV pathogenesis and therapeutic approaches. jzack@ucla.edu
Hong ZHOU Cross-disciplinary research in microbiology and nano-medicine using cryo-electron
microscopy and computer reconstructions. Students with a background in computer science, physics and
mathematics are highly encouraged to consider.
MORE DETAILED FACULTY RESEARCH DECRIPTIONS MAY BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE:

HTTP://WWW.MIMG.UCLA.EDU
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Schedule
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