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This course presents an in-depth study of the current systems and techniques applied in construction planning, scheduling, control and delay impact analysis. Instruction emphasizes the Critical Path Method approach to developing baseline schedules, progress…
This course presents the characteristics of up to 150 plants selected for their garden use and seasonal interest in the Southern California area. Topics include trees; shrubs, ground covers; vines; and herbaceous plants, emphasizing their landscape use,…
This course covers the principles of design for the residential garden using a combination of plant materials and built elements. Instruction includes spatial, functional, climatic, and visual analysis of the site. It also explores the design process for…
Designed for the serious writer committed to participating in a structured writing regimen as well as engaging in ongoing critiques and craft discussions, this course guides you to examine key issues in your work, create an involving storyline out of your…
Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign are covered in this intensive and immersive course to learn the essential Adobe CC programs utilized in graphic design. Become fluent in editing, building and creating design using Photoshop. Learn client branding and how…
UCLA Extension's Publication Design course delves into the essential techniques of magazine layout, annual report creation, and branded collateral development. As part of our Emerging/Needs Review category, this program covers fundamental principles including…
This studio course introduces students to the process of linking rooms and spaces by architectural promenades. The defining of public vs. private space is examined as a principle means of spatial organization. A realistic residential situation is considered…
An introduction to surface materials for interior designers, this course covers the selection and use of textiles, wall coverings, hard and soft surfaces, floor coverings, rugs, ceramic and vinyl tile, woods and plastics. Instruction includes illustrated…
Java Programming II builds on foundational Java skills and focuses on the advanced concepts required to develop robust, scalable, and maintainable applications. Students will deepen their understanding of object‑oriented programming, explore the use of…
This course covers the basic AutoCAD commands used to create and edit 2D CAD drawings, as well as drawing setup, layer control, dimensioning, symbol libraries, display commands, external references, attributes, paperspace/modelspace, and methods for importing…
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…
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,…
Part one of a four-part survey of environmental arts of the Western world. This course covers the architectural and arts history of the Aegean, Greek, Roman, early Christian and Byzantine cultures encompassing early Medieval, Romanesque and Gothic periods.…
MSE 243C Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms in Solids (Instructor: Marian, J.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour; outside study, seven hours. Requisite: course 143A. Elastic and plastic behavior of crystals, geometry, mechanics, and interaction…
Born in 1809, Felix Mendelssohn was one of the most prominent composers and pianists of the 19th century. The grandson of the renowned Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, Felix received an illustrious education from an early age and became one of the most…
is designed for college seniors and provides them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession…
utilizes student’s field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and…
All aspects of the manufacturing industry requires communication between multiple engineering disciplines ranging from design, manufacturing, inspection, down to quality control whether in the aircraft, automobile or even the consumer electronic industry. To…
From big-budget superheroes to critically acclaimed dramas, many of pop culture’s most entertaining stories originated from comic books and graphic novels. Through their unique marriage of words and pictures, comics can be a magical yet accessible form of…
This continuation of ARCH X 438.13A Revit Architecture I covers advanced editing commands, introduction to families, sharing information, viewing tools, visualization, annotation and construction documents. Students prepare worksets, room schedules,…
In 1933, Jews represented less than 1% of Germany's population. And yet, Hitler, Goebbels, and the Nazi propaganda machine persuaded educated, civilized Germans that this valuable, productive minority was an insidious and deadly bacillus threatening the life…
This workshop is designed for writers, hyphenates and producers seeking to understand all the elements that go into an original series proposal for television. You study the creative development process from start to finish - from first idea to completed…
Science fiction and fantasy novels are immensely popular and have inspired some of our most beloved, successful and long-lived media franchises. But speculative novels are challenging to write due to their complex settings, their need to orient readers to an…
This course offers students the opportunity to engage with contemporary art, as well as with each other. Our conversations include materials, perception and interpretation of abstract, figurative, and performative projects, while considering the time and…
This practical, online introduction for teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) presents techniques for teaching, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to English as Second Language learners. Candidates learn to assess learner…
This mini course offers a detailed review of the two primary financial aid applications, the FAFSA and the CSS PROFILE. The seven modules address application rationale, processes and documentation requirements in a step-by-step fashion. The information will…
The purpose of this short, intensive course is to introduce potential advisors or counselors, who are either new to the field or are making a career change, to numerous aspects of the college admissions process. During this two-week course, students develop…
In this course, we watch quality modern films on Netflix at home and have a discussion afterwards on Zoom. Group discussions center around story, symbolism, cinematography, presentation, and our personal reactions to the films. Films are announced one week…
Nanomaterials are materials with at least one external dimension measuring between 1 and 100 nanometers. With physical dimensions reaching the order of chemical bond lengths, nanomaterials exhibit unique optical, electronic, thermo-physical, or mechanical…
Learn about opportunities in the paralegal field at our free information session. Explore the benefits of UCLA Extension's Paralegal Training Program, including financial aid and lifetime career services, and hear about the program from program graduates,…
Getting the attention of a potential employer is difficult in today’s competitive market. Doing so in a digital world is even harder. Making your résumé shine and highlighting your individual skills is certainly an added advantage. In this three-hour…
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…
This advanced course pushes your basic SketchUp skills to the next level. You develop a model that includes interior and exterior spaces. This course is designed to provide the necessary skills to thoroughly develop a model for presentation and construction…
In this short introductory workshop designed for beginners, you learn the key building blocks for a writing a structurally solid screenplay. You begin by refining your story idea by studying and workshopping the elements that make for a successful logline.…
Real trials and courtroom movies are made for each other. Lawyers are storytellers, courtrooms are theaters and trials can provide drama, surprises, suspense, laughs—and sometimes truth. In this course, we view and discuss entertaining clips filled with great…
Modern aircraft, spacecraft, and advanced aerospace systems increasingly rely on integrated metallic and composite structures that must maintain structural integrity throughout demanding operational environments and extended service lives. This course…
Everyone has a story (and often many stories) to tell, whether your life has been a wild ride or a quiet stroll. This course is designed for those interested in learning more about the similarities and differences between the two forms and how to explore and…
This course reviews key components of clear and effective written communications to utilize in emails, print correspondence and more formal memoranda in the most common legal employer settings. A companion to the oral communications course, it covers…
Mah-Jongg is a game of both skill and luck that originated in China many centuries ago. It was brought to the West in the 1920s and is played with four players seated around a table. Tiles are shuffled, die are cast, and rituals involving the allocation of…
A non-technical walk through of AI and its applications. During this course, you learn what AI really means in today's day and age. You learn to separate the hype from reality and understand how AI affects everyone on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, you see…
During the 1950s, the eyes of the jazz world became focused on Los Angeles as "West Coast jazz" exploded onto the scene. Shorty Rogers left the Stan Kenton Orchestra in 1951 and recorded Modern Sounds, which helped establish the sound and style reflective of…
This third course in the Design Graphics Sequence takes the same site plan and designs and renders them with digital media. Advanced and additional details fill out the sequence with a full graphic package that encompasses digital renderings, sections and…
This course offers fresh perspectives on the roots of anti-Judaism and antisemitism, providing a comprehensive understanding of the Holocaust across its religious, social, and historical contexts from antiquity to the present day. We begin with the rivalry…
This course examines the Earth's physical environment, with particular reference to the nature and distribution of landforms and climate and their significance to human populations. Instruction covers the major features of the Earth's four environmental…
Poker (and No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em in particular) has been gaining a lot of publicity lately through media such as ESPN. In this intermediate class, we expect prior knowledge of the basic rules, and then concentrate on expanding from there. More specifically,…
Designed for students who have taken two or more years of French or who have lived in a French-speaking country, this class prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people,…
This course provides students with a basic level of understanding of the epidemiology and development of burnout, including learning current science to establish a foundational understanding of physical, psychological, and spiritual self-care to optimize…
Plants add color, texture and warmth to indoor spaces. They improve air quality and add a natural and living element to a room’s design. Whether you are looking to expand your indoor plant collection, just getting started with your first plant, or looking for…
This course studies the methods and attitudes of environmental research and analysis utilized by landscape architects. Students investigate the natural, historical, and cultural factors that impact land-use suitability, design programming, and design…
Designed for students who have had one year of French. This course prepares you to have a conversation with native speakers of French. Real-life dialogues include engaging topics such as meeting people, making plans, discussing leisure activities, and just…