Basic Sciences
Whether you're preparing for a career in the sciences or just have an interest in the workings of the world around us, UC Berkeley Extension can help you understand the principles and applications of basic science.
Featured Courses
The Principles of Molecular Biology covers the molecular basis of heredity and the structure and function of genes.
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Developmental Biology introduces different model organisms, with an emphasis on vertebrates, and covers the most recent advances in developmental biology.
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Introduction to Neurobiology provides a general understanding of the nervous system including how it develops and changes with learning and memory.
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Inherited Diseases and Public Health presents the principles of genetics, from Mendelian inheritance to the Human Genome Project, necessary to understand the role of genetics in human diseases.
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Introductory Biophysical Chemistry introduces you to the basic principles of biophysical chemistry, including spectroscopy, hydrodynamics, calorimetry, kinetics, chromatography, and electrophoresis.
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Geology Along the North Coast: Bodega Bay to Mendocino is a weekend field study that takes you through the remarkable geology along the coast north of San Francisco. You explore rocks formed millions of years ago and investigate the impact of tectonic movements along the San Andreas Fault. No previous geological coursework is required.
| Some courses in these subject areas are also available online. |
Featured Certificate
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program is for professionals who need to improve their academic credentials or complete science prerequisites for health professional schools.
