OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LIFE SCIENCES

Undergraduate Assistant Program:

Students who have completed the lab courses in the Life Sciences Core (Life Sciences 2 and Life Sciences 3) and are interested in learning teaching skills, may apply for participation in the Undergraduate Assistant Program Life Sciences: Teaching Practicum. This course carries 2-4 units and provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to learn to teach in an instructional laboratory setting. UAs assist graduate Teaching Assistants in the lab sections of Life Sciences 2 (Cells, Tissues, and Organs), and Life Sciences 3 (Introduction to Molecular Biology). UAs also are instructed in teaching methods such as effective lecture techniques, presentation of course material, and exam preparation.

The application can be found online at:

www.lsic.ucla.edu/classes/lifesci/central/ua/application.html

Student Research Opportunities

There are many opportunities for students to participate in undergraduate research at UCLA, from the Student Research Program (SRP), to independent research projects undertaken through departmental Independent Studies courses, to research with faculty through the Center for Academic and Research Excellence (CARE). These experiences can be some of the most enriching that students have at UCLA. For more information, the contact information is:

Student Research Program (SRP)
2121 Life Sciences Building (310)794-4227
http://www.college.ucla.edu/ugresearch/index.html

Center for Academic and Research Excellence (CARE)
2121 Life Sciences Building (310) 206-3182
www.college.ucla.edu/urc-care

Independent Studies

For information on Independent Studies, contact the Student Affairs offices in Life Sciences departments.