"Explore the hidden wonders of life through hands-on microscopic adventures!"
Have you ever wanted to take an up close look at the microscopic world around us? In this hands-on biology course we will use our very own microscopes to observe and understand cells, animal body parts, and even living bacteria! We will also extract and view the very instructions that code for all life on our planet: DNA! This is an introductory biology class and no extensive previous knowledge of cells is required. Be prepared to have your mind blown!
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
● Understand the structure an function of basic cells
● Operate a compound microscope
● Identify and describe various specimen including tissues, and microorganisms
● Extract, view, and describe DNA and its function for all living organisms
Return to the Sally Ride Science online professional website here.
Note: Upon successful enrollment of a section, students will receive a confirmation email from our Student Services team. This email will include a link to an authorization form that is required to be completed within 72-hours of enrollment.
Course Number: BIOL-90063
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)
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7/15/2024 - 7/19/2024
$175
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Billingsley, Lance
Lance is a passionate educator and outdoor enthusiast with a deep respect and admiration for the ocean. From his early days as an ocean lifeguard to his career path in education, he is a dedicated lifelong learner. After graduating and receiving his Masters Degree in Education from the University of California San Diego, he went on to teach in a variety of math and science K12 settings throughout San Diego. After fostering a wonderful community of student learners from a variety of STEM classroom settings, he took a leap and moved to Indonesia to work at the Eco Focused Green School, Bali. For several years he taught a variety of exciting courses from bamboo robotics, to permaculture all while using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to guide his instruction. ...Read More
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
No refunds after: 5/31/2024.
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NOTE:
This is a live online course. Instructor will contact student 24-hours in advance of start date with Zoom info (please check email associated with STUDENT'S account - not parent's). Required supply: https://amscope.com/products/m102c-pb10?gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVm2ltWDwmmIXINNMBUt42kDqiQdM9DbsdI83pdpsbFC3kesHSi14NkaAgHMEALw_wcB
If a student decides to drop from the course, they can receive a full refund until 5/13/24 and a half refund until 5/31/24. No refunds will be granted starting 6/1/24.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 7/15/2024 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
| 7/16/2024 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
| 7/17/2024 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
| 7/18/2024 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
| 7/19/2024 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.