Science courses

This introductory course for pre-health professionals covers the presentation and interpretation of data, descriptive statistics, introduction to correlation and regression, and introduction to basic statistical inference (estimation, testing of means and…

This course provides an introduction to statistical thinking and understanding, including strengths and limitations of basic experimental designs, graphical and numerical summaries of data, inference and regression as a descriptive tool. Transferable for UC…

This introductory statistics course emphasizes practical application of the statistical analysis. The introduction covers the role of statistics in research; understanding statistical terminology; the use of appropriate statistical techniques; and…

This is the second in a sequence of three courses (SPAN XL 1, SPAN XL 2, SPAN XL 3) covering first year college-level Spanish. Instruction emphasizes reflexive verbs; present progressive, preterite and imperfect verb tenses; idiomatic expressions; and the…

This introductory Spanish language and culture course is proficiency-oriented, communicative and task-based to help develop communicative competence in four skill areas (listening, speaking, reading and writing), as well as cultural competence. Transferable…

This hands‑on, exercise‑driven course introduces students to the foundational concepts, tools, and analytical techniques that underpin modern data‑driven decision‑making. Learners will explore the role of data science in organizational strategy while…

Electrostatics in vacuum and in water. Electricity, circuits, magnetism, quantum, atomic and nuclear physics, and radioactivity, with applications to biological and biochemical systems. Transferable for UC credit.

Thermal properties of matter, free energy, fluids, ideal gas, diffusion, oscillations, waves, sounds, light and optics, with applications to biological and biochemical systems. Transferable for UC credit.

Statics and dynamics of forces; motion; and energy, including thermal energy, with applications to biological and biochemical systems. Transferable for UC credit.

This course provides students with an understanding of the human body and its organization--from molecular to cellular to tissues and organs--and how component parts function in an integrated manner to permit life as we know it. Transferable for UC credit.

This course presents a structural survey of the human body, including the musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive and genitourinary systems. Laboratory includes examination of human cadaver specimens. For live-online course laboratory…

This course is designed as an overview of the mechanisms and consequences of disease based on physiological dysfunction in the major organ systems. Each organ system is introduced by a brief and basic review covering normal structure and function, followed by…

This course explores the evolution from traditional retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) to agentic RAG systems that can reason, plan multi‑step workflows, and take action. Participants will learn how to move beyond basic document retrieval to build…

Artificial intelligence is only as powerful as the data behind it. Before building models or deploying AI applications, organizations must design the right data architecture and understand their data through exploration and visualization. In this session,…

This course prepares students to design, build, and deploy advanced agentic AI systems by combining core theory with hands-on implementation. Students will work with three leading frameworks: CrewAI, Google ADK, and n8n, while learning the principles that…

This course explores advanced data modeling and datastore design for modern analytics and AI-driven systems. You will learn relational, dimensional, NoSQL, time-series, and vector database modeling concepts. Emphasis is placed on designing scalable,…

Study fundamental concepts of mammalian physiology (primarily human), including neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, digestive and reproductive physiology. Explore in detail homeostasis; molecular and cellular physiology; and the…

Gain familiarity with important microbial pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. You then study their biological characteristics, epidemiology, mechanisms and routes of transmission, pathogenesis and immunity, host response, control and…

This course introduces students to the definitions and use of medical terms. It is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of word parts, medical terms, abbreviations, and how they are used in relation to human body systems, disease, and…

Get an introduction to medical microbiology and general laboratory techniques in a course designed for students who have some background in biology and chemistry.

Note: Name changed from Principles and Techniques of Molecular Cell Biology in Feb. 2021 Gain a detailed understanding of genes from a perspective of structure and function. You learn details of nucleic acid structure, mechanisms of replication, repair,…

A continuation of differential and integral calculus into the domain of higher dimensions. This course introduces functions of multiple variables and vector-valued functions, explores differentiation and integration of these functions, and examines…

Get an overview of the fundamental principles of the organization, function and development of the human nervous system, including neural development and diseases. Examine experimental approaches from anatomy to molecular biology, and critically evaluate…

Learn the structure, nomenclature, bonding, properties and reactions of carbon compounds. Study the organic chemistry of alkanes, acids and bases, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, sulfides and epoxides. This course is aimed at science majors; premedical,…

Prepare to study reactions of functional groups and interactions of polyfunctional compounds, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. You also get an introduction to biochemistry, lipids,…

Acquire a variety of fundamental laboratory techniques applicable to the study, separation, purification and preparation of organic compounds. This course is designed for biology majors; premedical, prehealth and returning students; and professionals…

Learn the mechanisms of pathogenesis at the molecular, cellular, organ and system level in practical contexts, participating in discussions using real-life cases relating pathophysiological mechanisms to a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms. Gain a deeper…

Learn the general principles of pharmacology and mechanisms of drug action at the molecular level. Study the different drug classes and their effects on the various systems of the human body. Explore current topics of pharmacogenomics and gene/protein…

Study the fundamental concepts of physics, including forces, properties of matter, kinetics, thermodynamics, heat, wave motion, fluids and sound. This class is designed for biology, premedical, prehealth and architecture students. In addition, it is…

Get an introduction to the fundamental concepts of physics, including introduction to forces, properties of matter, kinetics, thermodynamics, heat, wave motion, fluids, sound and other topics of interest. This course is associated with Physics I PHYSICS X3A.

Get an introduction to the human cardiovascular and respiratory systems, including normal physiology, exercise and pathophysiology. Examine current topics in diagnosis, control and prevention of disease through case studies and journal articles.

Understand the role of regulatory affairs after licensure and commercialization of a biopharmaceutical product, including responsibilities and relationships with other functions. Using case studies, examine Phase 4 studies, safety surveillance, label…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program. This DAT Preparatory course is delivered by Kaplan. The DAT Limitless Preparatory course from Kaplan integrates self-paced videos…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program. This GRE Preparatory course is delivered by Kaplan. Choose from in-person or live-online course formats. You will gain access to 7…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program. This MCAT Preparatory course is delivered by Kaplan in live-online course format. MCAT Prep includes: 48 hours of live instruction…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program. This OAT Preparatory course is delivered by Kaplan. Live-online course format. You will gain access to 12 sessions (including 4…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program. This PCAT Preparatory course is delivered by Kaplan. Live-online course format. You will gain access to 12 sessions (including 3…

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of disease and health in human populations. Learn the basic principles of epidemiology, their application to specific public health situations and criteria for critically evaluating epidemiology studies. Discuss…

Study the principles of supply chain and the supply of materials for clinical trials and commercial sales. Master the regulations that must be followed and understand how to implement them in operations to ensure compliance with the laws governing the…

When we say that someone acts a certain way because of their personality, what does that mean? Personality psychology, in contrast to abnormal and clinical psychology, is the study of normal and exceptional personalities, their assessment and development, and…

Explore the principles, techniques and instrumentation involved in quantitative analysis, with special emphasis on clinical applications. Learn the basic physiology, analytical procedures and clinical (normal and disease state) correlations to systems such as…

Gain an understanding of the scientific methods behind psychological research, and how research in psychology is planned, carried out, communicated and critiqued. Learn methods of designing, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data using examples from a…

You’ve completed half of the curriculum in the Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions, and you’ve decided that graduate school is in your future. So how do you apply to the school of your dreams? In this career seminar, get an…

Examine processes that occur both within and outside ourselves as we interact with others in a complex social world. Some of the topics covered include social cognition, attitudes, impression formation, social influence, persuasion, conformity, obedience,…

Learn how Start Anytime Continuous Enrollment mathematics and statistics at UC Berkeley Extension work, explore tips on how to be successful, and gain familiarity with the requirements and procedures. This short online orientation is required for all students…

Learn how Start Anytime Continuous Enrollment science courses at UC Berkeley Extension work, explore tips on how to be successful and gain familiarity with the requirements and procedures. This short online orientation is required for all students taking…

Learn cancer biology fundamentals, including cell proliferation, cell death, the process of metastasis and tumor progression, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, and cancer therapeutics. Explore scientific and clinical research on cancer through readings…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program. This DAT 20+ Preparatory course is delivered by The Princeton Review (TPR) in a live-online course format. 55 hours of live…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program and concurrently enrolled in DAT 20+. TWO, two-hour tutoring sessions ONE subject of your choice Expert tutors matched to your goals…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program and concurrently enrolled in UNEX 1461 TPR DAT Prep and UNEX 1464 DAT Tutoring (4hr bundle). Students must enroll by the 15th of the…