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This course offers a modern take on the critical discipline of systems analysis, specifically designed for professionals navigating today's complex technological landscape. We will explore traditional systems analysis methodologies and how they are evolving…
Data Structures and Algorithms provides students with a solid foundation in the essential concepts that support effective software development. Students will build a strong understanding of core data structures and algorithmic principles, including complexity…
This clinical course is designed to allow orthodontic preceptor to observe and assist chairside with the postgraduate orthodontic residents for comprehensive patient care in the orthodontic practice. Preceptors will work closely with orthodontic residents to…
In the second year of IRT, the trainees are required to complete rotations at various sites to enhance knowledge of OFP management modalities and to better understand how other specialists can serve as part of the health care team for the management of…
Each quarter, topics including temporomandibular dysfunction, neuropathic pain, primary headache and sleep disordered breathing are reviewed. Trainees who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Understand the neurobiology of pain. 2. Understand…
This course introduces the trainee with an onboarding period where the principles of patient history intake, examination, diagnostic testing, differential diagnosis and treatment planning are learned. After competency is established, the trainee will have…
This comprehensive course reviews three main areas: Dental/osseous pathology of the jaws, radiation biology and radiation physics. Osseous pathology of the jaws surveys the wide variety of dental and osseous abnormalities of developmental, infectious,…
This comprehensive course reviews three main areas: Dental/osseous pathology of the jaws, radiation biology and radiation physics. Osseous pathology of the jaws surveys the wide variety of dental and osseous abnormalities of developmental, infectious,…
This course is designed to provide the second-year postdoctoral endodontic trainees with full range of orthograde technical skills and knowledge in preparation for clinical patient care. The course has four components: 1) lectures; 2) seminars; 3) technical…
This course is designed to provide the second-year postdoctoral endodontic trainees with full range of orthograde technical skills and knowledge in preparation for clinical patient care. The course has four components: 1) lectures; 2) seminars; 3) technical…
Second year trainees will continue their learning experiences by attending and presenting in this didactic course that will cover a wide range of topics in endodontics. Topics can include diagnosis, treatment planning, evidence based practice and advanced…
This course provides educators with the theoretical background and the skills essential for beginning Career Technical Education (CTE) teaching success. These competencies will include an introduction and overview of teaching methods, learning styles, lesson…
Understanding, planning, and conducting research are crucial components during post-doctoral education in dentistry. This course is designed to build fundamental knowledge to begin small studies, and/or participate in small-to-medium-sized translational and…
This is a seminar course with the discussion leader in charge of becoming familiar with the journal issue listed and purposefully selecting articles to distribute to each of the trainees who will review them each week for discussion. All trainees will…
This is a seminar session to assess the trainee’s observations during the quarter with regards to Advanced Prosthodontics Procedures. All trainees will have to undergo all four modules of this seminar at the beginning and conclude at the end of each quarter.…
The chemistry, physical properties and microstructure of dental ceramics, acrylics, and metals; clinical concerns and choices with dental materials; mechanical testing and characterization of dental ceramics. Prosthodontics residents should understand the…
This course introduces the trainee to the Advanced Prosthodontics Dental Clinic. The trainee will directly observe dentists, specialists and dental residents treat patients with complex dental needs. Trainees will learn about the different accommodations…
Master the art of building a brand identity system from the ground up. This course builds upon design principles, guiding students to deeply understand and authentically convey a company’s mission. By crafting essential brand elements—such as logos, color…
You’ve completed a draft of your drama or comedy pilot script, but there is still room for improvement and you need help in the rewriting process. You want to rewrite your pilot from an informed industry perspective so that your script can go the distance in…
The most important step in selling an idea or script is creating the perfect pitch document. This document can serve as a guide for yourself during your verbal pitch, but it can also be a roadmap for your pilot and series once it is sold. In this workshop,…
Some of the best and most successful movies and series of all time are “Based on” or “Inspired by” true stories or events. These can be adapted from historical/true events, real people, true crime or non-fiction books. Popular examples include Titanic, The…
CS 245 Big Data Analytics. (Instructor: Wang, W.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Requisite: course 143 or 180 or equivalent. With unprecedented rate at which data is being collected today in almost all fields of human…
CS 260D Large-Scale Machine Learning . (Instructor: Mirzasoleiman, B.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study six hours. Requisite: course M146. To alleviate costs and improve robustness and generalization performance of modern machine…
CS 215 Internet of Things: Connectivity and Sensing (Instructor: Abari, O.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Recommended requisite: course 118 or equivalent. Focus on emerging and state-of-art Internet of Things (IoT)…
This course explores the current L.A. art scene--artists, dealers, galleries, and institutions--and the relationships between them. Participants visit artists in their studios, discuss their impressions of today's art scene, visit galleries, and meet gallery…
This course introduces data engineering. Learn about problems, opportunities and challenges that data engineering and technologies solve, including data collection, storage, processing, and analysis. Explore the technologies and tools used in data…
This 10-week hands-on course takes you from generative AI fundamentals to production-grade applications. You will build real systems using the same tools and frameworks used in industry: PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, and modern LLM APIs, and leave with a…
Deep Learning is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of deep learning principles, techniques, and applications. The course is structured to cover both theoretical concepts and hands-on implementation, ensuring students are equipped with…
Mentorships provide individualized support to advanced writers who seek specific and focused guidance in their work. Students select a mentorship focus from a pre-determined list of options provided by the instructor as part of their application process.…
Entrepreneurs, career transitioners and green industry employees in “The Business of Horticulture” learn to visualize and transform an amateur plant passion into a professional plant practice. To better understand and confidently navigate the horticulture…
Science writing tells true stories about scientists and research to a variety of audiences. Learn what it takes to translate scientific concepts and discoveries into prose that readers can understand — and enjoy! This course emphasizes science newswriting as…
UCLA Extension's Career Technical Education Mentor Collaboration course equips mentors with essential tools and strategies to support CTE teachers effectively. This Education-focused program emphasizes individualized professional development, fostering…
Written communication is essential in everything we do. We may be asked to write a report for the work we do in our jobs. We may have to write proposals for potential clients. We may need to write a cover letter to convince a potential employer that we are…
From Oppenheimer to Bridgerton, many great films and television series are adaptations. Adaptation is the craft of taking existing source material and creating a new work in another medium. Virtually every story -- from novels to newspaper columns to video…
With over 100 M.F.A. in Creative Writing programs available to choose from across the country (and beyond) each with its own application system and offers, this 3-hour webinar will help narrow the choices down for those looking to submit applications to…
Explore the techniques, materials, and vocabulary of watercolor painting. A variety of techniques are covered, including wet into wet, dry brush, and collage. Discovery and experimentation are encouraged through projects that examine the combination of…
It’s been demonstrated that by using improvisational techniques, television writers can go deeper into character and story development. In addition, improvisation can enhance the writing of the script and is a great tool for fine-tuning pitches for episodic…
Participation in this free online course is mandatory for all new students. This information session and new student orientation reviews how UCLA Extension's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate can help you reach your career goals. The UCLA…
If structure is the skeleton of a story, theme is its heart and soul. It’s what makes your story universal and what raises it above all those that simply entertain. If your goal is to craft a story that resonates emotionally with a global audience, this…
From floor plans to elevations, sections, and details, this comprehensive course provides a solid foundation for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in blueprint reading. This introductory course in reading and analyzing architecture and…
This course provides an overview of the basic procedures for estimating general construction costs. While there is a range of cost estimating tools in the construction industry such as Procore®, this course focuses on using RSMeans® as the tool of choice for…
Sustainable site planning requires understanding and calculating storm events and designing landscapes to capture, hold and infiltrate stormwater through landscape designs that focus on several methods, from on-site retention and cisterns to green…
Writing of the college essay is often an essential component of a student’s college application. The student’s voice needs to be authentic and clear in their college applications. In particular, understanding how to brainstorm and structure college essays is…
This course introduces machine learning using R. Students will learn structured and unstructured data processing, linear regression modeling and non-linear modeling methods used in machine learning algorithm development, optimization techniques, neural…
This course provides landscape architects, architects, and designers an introduction to programs, including generative AI, that make the business of design more competitive. Combining AI with design and modeling programs like Morpholio Trace, SketchUp Pro,…
The foundations of horticultural therapy course introduces the student to the definitions operational standards, and practice of horticultural therapy as outlined by the AHTA. Students will learn evidence-based theories and approaches for using plants to…
UCLA Extension's Express Advising Sessions offer tailored guidance for career changers and professionals seeking to strengthen their math and science competencies. This Emerging/Needs Review program features interactive Q&A sessions with expert counselors,…
This course discusses the metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, amino acids and lipids. Additionally, the course covers photosynthetic metabolism and assimilation of inorganic nutrients. Finally, the course covers the regulation of these processes.…
This course covers nucleotide metabolism, DNA replication and repair, transcription machinery, regulation of transcription, RNA structure and processing, and protein synthesis and processing. Transferable for UC credit.
This course covers structure of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; enzyme catalysis and principles of metabolism, including glycolysis and the citric acid cycle; and oxidative phosphorylation. Transferable for UC credit.