UCLA Extension courses

This course explores the theoretical concepts, design principles, and practical applications of large language models (LLMs). Students will gain a deep understanding of how LLMs process and generate human language, with a focus on both conceptual…

ENGR 216 . Product Management. (Rostamian, F.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Study is built around the notion that product management is about managing the life cycle of the product. Focus on defining, developing, launching, scaling, and…

Explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in this hands-on, six-week course. Designed for students with basic general knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, this course examines how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity…

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in building trustworthy machine learning systems, with emphasis on generative AI applications. Students will develop both theoretical understanding and practical implementation skills across key areas: model…

This course provides an in-depth exploration of machine learning systems design, covering the complete lifecycle from project scoping and data acquisition to model deployment and monitoring. We connect theoretical foundations with practical application,…

Dive into concepts and techniques of computer vision and deep learning. Students will develop proficiency in Python programming, with special emphasis on image processing, feature extraction, and neural network architectures designed for visual data. The…

Devasting fires in California have been trending upwards since the Bel Air Fire of 1961. Since the early 2000s the trend has amplified. Unfortunately, the worst may still be ahead—the intensity of fire weather has been growing alongside the warming climate.…

Trainees will be involved in providing patient care in the AEGD clinic. Trainees will be expected to didactically master various dental disciplines including periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, implant and restorative dentistry prior to…

Trainees will be involved in observing and assisting patient care in the AEGD clinic. Trainees will be exposed to various dental disciplines including periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, implant and restorative dentistry. Topics will also…

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…

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 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.…

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…

Bring your knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics to life by learning the basic equation for all exercise instruction, keys to effective exercise demonstration, the art of various cueing techniques, safety and precision of fitness-testing administration, and…

Systems engineers are the primary architects of the systems to be designed and built. The course starts with a deep dive into architecture development derived from customer objectives and requirements, breaking down the system or system of systems into…

Radar and antenna systems are integral to modern aerospace, defense, and space-based communications technologies. Originating from early 20th-century needs for aircraft detection and long-range sensing, these technologies have evolved into tightly integrated…

In this hands-on course, students explore the frontiers of AI, generative art, and digital photography. Using cutting-edge tools, including AI-powered software and blockchain applications, students learn to create compelling digital narratives and build a…

Trainees will be involved in attending and presenting in this didactic course that will cover a wide range of topics in endodontics. Topics can include diagnosis, treatment planning and evidence based practice. This course intends to augment the trainee’s…

This course is designed to provide the first 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…

Trainees will be involved in 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 surgical techniques. This course is…

Trainees will be involved in observing and assisting patient care in the AEGD clinic. In this didactic portion of the training, trainees will be exposed to various dental disciplines including periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, implant…

Trainees will be involved in observing and assisting patient care in the AEGD clinic. Trainees will be exposed to various dental disciplines including periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, implant and restorative dentistry. Topics will also…

In this six-week online course students build their repertoire of songs and musical activities to use with young children. This class provides advanced principles of music education, pedagogical strategies, and incorporation of cultural music to guide…

The pursuit of poetry is a sustained, often lonesome, practice. Students who complete early creative writing courses can feel that they miss the pressures of workshop, of having and meeting a deadline, and of participating in conversations about their poems.…

As a writer, you can make the perfect splash at a birthday, wedding, or other event with a poem specially written for the occasion. Come with an occasion in mind (it can be made up!) and learn what makes these poems different from poems we write for…

Designed for those at an intermediate or advanced level, students in this course develop and work on a personal project with guidance and input from the instructor. Technical skill is approached on an individual basis with regards to style and medium and what…

Writing out of your life can be a process of self-revelation, a way of discerning the pattern of your life even while you're in the midst of living it. Whether you want to write a memoir or transmute your life into fiction or poetry, this workshop helps you…

Write a novel in a month! Is it possible? Over the 20 years the class has been offered at UCLA Extension, over 500 writers have participated and an astounding 86% of them has written a complete first draft of their novels. The challenge of the class is to…

Ikebana expresses the beauty and elegance of nature through a transformation of plant materials into a work of art. In Japan, ikebana--or flower arranging--has been perfected and elevated to an art form. Its beauty dazzles shoppers in giant displays in the…

Introduction to study of culture and society in comparative perspective. Examples from societies around world to illustrate basic principles of formation, structure, and distribution of human institutions. Of special concern is contribution and knowledge that…

Survey of various methodologies in comparative study of religious ideologies and action systems, including understanding particular religions through descriptive and structural approaches, and identification of social and psychological factors that may…

a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Department of the Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. It is a student planned, organized,…

Offered by UCLA Extension, the Team and Leadership Fundamentals course delivers essential insights into leadership and team dynamics within the Emerging / Needs Review category. Designed for aspiring professionals, this course equips students with practical…

a survey course designed to introduce students to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, communications and organization of the Air Force and Space Force.

Charcoal portraits have the power to go beyond representation and capture the deep character and emotion of their subjects. During this workshop, students will learn to block out proportions, model the face with depth, and subtly render soft edges for…

This course is designed for those students who want to continue exploring those techniques covered in 803.81 Ikebana and improve their skills in this Japanese technique of flower arranging, which has been perfected and elevated to an art form. Using fresh or…

This course serves as an introduction to principles of contractual law as applied to the relationship between the interior designer and the client. The course emphasizes the designer-client relationship and incorporates analysis of a sample designer-client…

This course explores new methods to conceive, create and represent landscape through the 3D modeling software Rhinoceros. Investigations during the course commence with visions of landscape surfaces and their manipulation. Further exploration covers objects,…

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of AutoCAD, as well as how to apply and manage the tool. Students who successfully complete the course acquire a good foundation upon which they may further develop the tool. While instruction is directed…

This course covers professional relationships and the rights and responsibilities between parties in the public and private sectors. Instruction emphasizes professional practices and project management, including licensing and consumer protection, setting up…

One of two required plant studies courses, focusing on trees, their communities, and their place in the landscape. Instruction focuses on trees that often influence the landscape architect’s overall site composition. This course focuses specifically on the…

The Landscape Architecture Program's history course comprises the study of the evolution of landscape design through Western civilization. Lectures cover the outstanding examples of landscape garden design and their relationships to art and architecture, as…

Students build upon drafting, lettering, and drawing techniques learned in Design Graphics 1. As the second class in the series, it also concentrates on the graphic conventions for site analysis, conceptual design, design process and measured plan,…

Students learn introductory drafting, lettering and perspective drawing techniques as they relate to the field of Landscape Architecture and professional standards. All work product is developed from Tongva Park, a real site located in Santa Monica. At the…

This course explores the use of drawings as tools for visualization and design development. The focus is on developing an ability to use drawings to model and manipulate visual information throughout the various stages of design evolution. Techniques for…

The Capstone Project Studio is an intensive course in which students develop a comprehensive and creative final design project that reflects their special interests and demonstrates the theory, skills and knowledge acquired over the two-and-a-half prior years…

This construction drawing course imparts a working knowledge of procedures and techniques. Students learn the process of assembling a complete and comprehensive set of construction drawings in which title and base sheets, dimensioned layout sheets, and…

This course investigates the various materials used in building landscapes (masonry, concrete, wood, metal, water, and lighting). Their physical properties, characteristics, and applications in terms of function and aesthetics are also studied and evaluated.…

This course focuses on irrigation system design, specifications and construction. Instruction emphasizes water conservation and techniques of efficient and appropriate application. Various systems and techniques are explored, as well as concepts for system…