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>>UCLA Summer Sessions to offer online version of renowned Honors Collegium course this year

For the first time ever, UCLA Summer Sessions will be offering an online Honors Collegium course this Summer 2013 term. HNRS 70A - Genetic Engineering in Medicine, Agriculture and Law, typically taught by distinguished UCLA professor Bob Goldberg in the winter quarter, will be offered in Summer Session A, scheduled from June 24th to August 2nd this year.

Professor Bob Goldberg’s course is designed primarily for non-science students and gives an overview of the science of genetics and the sometimes-controversial legal and ethical issues raised by the use of genetic engineering. Topics covered include genetically modified food, human cloning, stem cells, and DNA testing in crime labs. Video lectures featuring custom animations developed by a team of professionals at the School of Theater, Film and Television make the material easy to understand and review.

Discussion sections are led by Dr. Goldberg himself, using cutting-edge video conferencing technology. This is a truly unique opportunity to study one-on-one with one of UCLA’s most esteemed research scientists and teachers.

The course carries full Honors credit, and will fulfill an Honors Collegium requirement. It is also a Life Science GE with lab/demo credit.

You can view a video demo of the course here and by visiting the UCLA Summer Sessions online courses site.

There are a limited number of spaces for this class, which is restricted to College Honors students. Enroll early to ensure that you will be able to participate in what is sure to be an exceptional experience.

About UCLA Summer Sessions Online Courses

These highly interactive courses are taught by some of UCLA’s most esteemed senior faculty and are lavishly produced by a team housed at the School of Theater, Film and Television. Lecture videos are recorded in a studio, professionally edited, and illustrated with images, clips and animations. All courses are fully online, so students have the flexibility to take a summer course without having to come to campus. UCLA online courses carry the same academic credit and unit value as their on-campus counterparts. Transcripts do not indicate whether a class was taken online or on campus. Please contact info@online.ucla.edu for any questions about the course.