C&S BIO 10Preparation for Research in Computational Biology
Computational and Systems Biology · 3 units · Undergraduate lower division (0-99)
Provides students with basic understanding of several computational tools used in molecular biology research. Focus on practical application of these tools rather than deep theoretical understanding. Creates more inclusive and accessible experience for learners. Students are introduced to computational tools for carrying out research in computational biology, including basic statistics, Python, R, and UNIX.
P/NP or letter grading.
When it runs
- Fall 2025
- Winter 2026
- Spring 2026
- Winter 2027
- Spring 2027
Scheduled, not typical — from UCLA’s Schedule of Classes, which publishes Fall 2025 through Spring 2027 and nothing before it.
Requisites
UCLA lists no requisites for this course.
Requires
Everything that has to come before this course, not just the courses named in the requisite above.
Nothing — this is an entry point.
Unlocks
What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
No course in the catalog lists this as a requisite.