Laboratory investigations illustrate basic principles of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, development, genetics & physiology.

Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in MCDB 1A (may be taken concurrently).

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Letters and science

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NGUYEN A T
Alice Nguyen
1.2
81 reviews
GONZALEZ NINO
Nino Gonzalez
2.4
9 reviews
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Winter 2024 . Nguyen A T Finkelstein R Christofferse
BSIF 2211
T
16:00 PM - 18:50 PM
Winter 2024 . Nguyen A T Finkelstein R Christofferse
BSIF 2112
T
08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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MCDB 1LL Gonzalez Nino Winter 2025 Total: 921
MCDB 1LL Nguyen A T Winter 2025 Total: 921
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MCDB1LL . Nguyen A T A Month Ago

This whole course is in shambles. TAs are always unclear of how to set up experiments, but it's not their fault, because they aren't properly prepped. Unclear lab directions messed up our research poster project, which was a HASSLE for half the quarter. The actual biology was interesting, but the department honestly needs to scrap/rework this class

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MCDB1LL . Nguyen A T 2 Months Ago

just horrible no standards unclear instructions and cares more about technicalities then learning. makes me want to kms and drop out

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MCDB1LL . Nguyen A T 2 Months Ago

The entire course is very confusing, with guidelines that are extremely vague. The grading is very tough, and simple mistakes in formatting is harshly punished, regardless of the actual quality of work. She seems like a person who wants to see you fail, and who will make things difficult for no reason in order to ensure that you fail.

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MCDB1LL . Nguyen A T 2 Months Ago

Most annoying class I have taken at ucsb. MCDB 1LL is an introductory lab course that is structured like a weeder class. Lots of mindless work. Grading is unnecessarily tough for a class that is so easy. Infuriating to get a 0 on assignments that you put time into because of a technicality. Put due dates in google calendar and you will do well.

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MCDB1LL . Nguyen A T 6 Months Ago

I understand the rough reviews, however, she is understanding and gives second chances. She is always willing to help and just wants to see your dedication to the class. She helped me write my final poster. Tough but fair and kind at the end of the day. Go see her in person for help as much as possible.

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MCDB1LL . Nguyen A T 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

I have never had the misfortune of dealing with such a terrible person until I had to take a class the Alice Nguyen was in charge of. She is the most unaccommodating person if you have to miss any classes and she doesn't allow you to make up any grades if you do. Avoid any classes with her name attached at all costs.

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MCDB 1LL
24 / 24 Closed
Introductory Biology Laboratory I
Alice Nguyen 1.2 Nino Gonzalez 2.4
T
16:00 PM - 18:50 PM
84.4% A
MCDB 1LL
24 / 24 Closed
Introductory Biology Laboratory I
Alice Nguyen 1.2 Nino Gonzalez 2.4
T
08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
84.4% A
MCDB 1LL
23 / 23 Closed
Introductory Biology Laboratory I
Alice Nguyen 1.2 Nino Gonzalez 2.4
T
08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
84.4% A
MCDB 1B
502 / 555 Enrolled
Introductory Biology II--Physiology
William Smith 3.2 Seng Low 2.4 Alice Nguyen 1.2
M W F
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
21.1% A
MCDB 1B
350 / 350 Full
Introductory Biology II--Physiology
Petra Kranzfelder 4.0
M W F
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
21.1% A
MCDB 1BZ
4 / 8 Enrolled
Selected Topics from MCDB 1B
William Smith 3.2 Seng Low 2.4 Alice Nguyen 1.2
M W F
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
68.0% A
MCDB 11
21 / 35 Enrolled
Biology Mentoring and Engagement I
Nino Gonzalez 2.4
T
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
99.8% A
MCDB 12
20 / 35 Enrolled
Biology Mentoring and Engagement II
Peter Chung 4.9
T
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
99.5% A
MCDB 15NG
29 / 35 Enrolled
Sensory Neuroscience at the Dining Table
Louis M R
T
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
97.9% A