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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…
Understand how financial planning practitioners bridge the gap between their clients' wealth preservation and their extended income needs during retirement. Assess retiree financial situations and longevity probabilities, and develop risk-mitigation…
Learn the fundamentals of building information modeling (BIM) using Autodesk Revit Architecture. See how to implement and employ BIM software to facilitate the design process and automate documentation. Participate in hands-on activities to familiarize…
Get a practical introduction to the diversity of science-writing opportunities, including those for news organizations, magazines, institutions and websites. Learn about finding story ideas and reliable sources, conducting interviews, matching writing style…
Writing for visual media requires learning to conceptualize and shape a story that can be told with images. In this 10-week workshop, learn the fundamentals of narrative screenwriting (creating compelling characters, and building plot, story structure,…
Focus on the concepts, principles, theories and research in selected major areas of linguistic studies. The main emphasis of the course is on language structure, language use, and first- and second-language development.
Explore a broad range of essential topics in web software security frameworks, combining theoretical knowledge with practical activities to develop a comprehensive understanding of web application security. Learn contemporary and fundamental security…
Investigate and understand instructional leadership issues and opportunities related to preschool through third grade (P–3) education. Topics include current educational policy and future policy directions and integration of Universal Transitional…
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…
Study 11 of William Shakespeare's plays— The Taming of the Shrew, Richard II, Othello, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, King Lear, The Winter's Tale and The Tempest —recognized as literature of immense…
Learn about the intelligent energy grid that supports today's green-energy initiatives. Study real-world value propositions, business perspectives and solution scenarios from business-economics and technical-practicalities points-of-view. Discover the…
Learn to critically analyze, interrogate and reflect on social justice issues in higher education. Power inequalities in society shape these injustices in ways that are not only systemic and structural but also personal. We will explore ways in which issues…
Explore social media and semantic web strategies and tactics by using contemporary and emerging new-media channels, and digital and mobile technologies and platforms. Learn how to establish realistic business and performance goals within these environments;…
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,…
This course will explore topics in the sociology of health, illness and medicine, including the social causes and consequences of health and illness. This course will include the relationship between society and health including ethics, social inequality,…
Get an overview of software design principles and cloud platforms in this course. You first review object-oriented design fundamentals and best practices for building software using design patterns. Then, you take a deep dive into coding each design pattern…
Create a fully-fledged web-software application that is designed, built and tested using fundamental concepts and contemporary frameworks, technologies and methodologies. Integrate a variety of technologies, architectures and methodologies from coursework…
Review software project management and discuss the latest approaches, methodologies and standards of software development. You learn to evaluate initial development costs and schedules; define test and prototype activities; determine risk management…
Gain a theoretical and a practical understanding of Quality Assurance in the context of Software Development and Engineering. You should be comfortable being asked to install and use an integrated development environment for homework assignments but this is…
Develop plans that satisfy programmatic needs and use space efficiently. Learn techniques for assimilating client-project information, analyzing program requirements, and developing schematic space-planning solutions for residential and commercial situations.…
In this lively, interactive course for students who have completed intermediate-level Spanish at UC Berkeley Extension (or its equivalent), you enhance your fluency and comprehension, practice new vocabulary, review grammar, and gain conversation…
This unique course offers health care professionals a thorough foundation for Spanish conversation and comprehension. In each meeting, activities and discussions emphasize the vocabulary of the medical world. Learn to conduct basic professional conversations…
In this introductory course, you learn to use modern Spanish for practical communication. Lively, interactive activities emphasize listening and speaking skills, and a relaxed atmosphere helps your reading and writing skills. Study major grammatical…
In this continuation of Spanish: Beginner SPANISH X416, you further develop your use of modern Spanish for practical communication. Hone listening and speaking skills through interactive activities, and strengthen reading and writing skills in a supportive…
In this continuation of Spanish: Intermediate I SPANISH X417, students practice communicating in Spanish to prepare for a variety of common real-world contexts and environments. They further develop their listening and speaking skills through peer-to-peer…
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…
Review the science and current research topics in the field of human stem cells, and learn how they are being applied to regenerative medicine. Examine the derivation, cultivation and development of technologies surrounding human embryonic stem cells, adult…
Stock-based compensation is often the most valuable part of a client’s compensation package, especially in the Bay Area. And yet, due to complex plan structures, special tax law exposures, corporate and regulatory restrictions, and the psychological…
Learn how to build and maintain strong brands. You'll focus on such topics as brand strategy, research and positioning, as well as brand extensions, global branding, and measuring and managing brand equity over time. You then apply the information learned in…
Familiarize yourself with the principles and strategic concepts of marketing analytics, a high-growth area that uses computer-based models and metrics to improve marketing decisions and return on marketing investment (ROMI). Through case studies and…
This is the second course of a two-course sequence that introduces the knowledge and skills required to advise students in the transition from high school to college. You will expand your knowledge of specific college options and the admissions process.…
Learn theories about student development in college and how to apply such theories to programs, services and behavioral interventions. Explore the contexts of student development and focus on practical applications within the higher education setting. You…
Learn to prepare a comprehensive financial plan for an individual client. Master the technical skills required in areas such as income tax, investments, insurance, employment benefits, estate planning and mathematical analysis. Learn how to provide…
What makes change happen? Why do some companies and communities adapt more easily to change and others less so? What is your relationship to change? Sustainability is fundamentally about change. Through the lens of systems thinking, strategy, communication,…
Learn the essentials of green building management and operations of a construction site from pre-construction to LEED/GPR/Fitwel/WELL certification. Course topics include green building codes, voluntary sustainability and resilience requirements, estimation…
Talent management has evolved beyond the hiring and firing of employees, and now covers all elements of human capital strategy, from employee selection, retention, performance management and compensation to succession planning, diversity and more. In this…
Learn about income taxation of various entity types: corporations ("S" and "C"), LLCs, sole proprietorships, partnerships, estates, and trusts. We'll also discuss gift and transfer taxes, and review rules governing the formation, operation, and disposition of…
Compare different teaching solutions to specific pronunciation problems, and learn practical techniques for creating lively and effective pronunciation lessons. Examine American English pronunciation, including stress, rhythm, intonation, consonants and…
Learn the tools and concepts to produce effective technical documentation and presentations relevant to a wide range of professional fields, whether you are in engineering, physical or social sciences, industry, health care, academia or government. You…
Whether you’re a novice technical communicator looking to level up your data visualization skills, a writer seeking practical experience to help you break into a technical role or a seasoned technical writer hoping to develop skills to incorporate AI into…
Study the principles and best practices for information design in today’s workplace. Learn the fundamentals of graphic design theory while gaining valuable knowledge in the human information processing system. Learn how to understand and build information…
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…
This course focuses on the business aspects of working in educational consulting and helps learners understand keys to success within this rapidly growing profession. You will explore how to manage your career as an educational consultant, identify how you…
To write well, you must read well. By learning to read with the eyes of a writer, you can develop an understanding of what makes great literature work. Class readings include novel excerpts, short stories and memoirs, from classics to contemporary treasures.…
Become comfortable with the craft elements fundamental to creative writing, including imagery, voice, character, scene, summary and setting, and learn to apply these craft elements in the fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction genres. Through weekly readings…
Get a detailed picture of all aspects of the complex and highly interrelated activities involved in bringing a pharmaceutical discovery to approval and market. Although the focus is on pharmaceuticals, seminar discussions also integrate biologics, diagnostics…
In this literature course for writers, students learn how to read “through the language” of fiction to visualize the writing process underlying Atwood’s dystopian novel; a first-person narrative powered by the dissonant structure of a postmodern Female Gothic…
Compensation, as well as benefits programs, need to reflect the changing business landscape and organizational challenges. Learn about a range of compensation and rewards programs that address monetary and non-monetary options for employees beyond salary…
UC Berkeley Extension offers the TPR DAT Prep course, designed exclusively for students accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program. This Emerging / Needs Review course, delivered by The Princeton Review (TPR) in a live-online format,…