UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies courses

(Formerly "Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Studies") How history, culture, and context frame the social and policy response that enables substance abuse treatment is the focus of this course. The historical, political, economic, and cultural factors…

There is a common misconception that scientific research is inaccessible, overly technical or even uninteresting. It’s time to change the narrative. This class equips emerging science communicators from any background with the skills to effectively share…

Developing a new medical device for commercialization is a complex process. The FDA has guidelines that provide a framework for designing and manufacturing medical devices. This course will provide a detailed and practical overview of the design control…

Within you there dwells an innate sense of storytelling and a unique voice with which to tell your stories. In this course you will explore writing techniques to help you locate and refine the "natural music" of your own voice. Through writing exercises and…

The cornerstone in the efficient manufacturing of a medical device is the implementation of a quality management system. Medical Device companies are required to develop a QMS that conforms to the regulations imposed by the FDA and ISO 13485 to ensure the…

This course reviews the breadth of U.S. and international regulations associated with the development of drugs, biologics, medical devices, and diagnostics. Topics include a review of regulatory agencies and the role/responsibilities of each; pathways for…

With the growing amount of data available to businesses, decision-makers must translate strategy into accountability, measure progress against goals, and leverage data for business decision making. Dashboards are used to present and analyzing enterprise…

This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of the drug development process, from initial development through regulatory approval and commercialization. The course emphasizes the role of regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug…

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory pathways and submission processes for drugs and biologics from early development through market approval. Students will learn to prepare and submit Investigational New Drug (IND) applications,…

This course examines the principles that regulate the process of proving facts at trial. Until recent years, the regulating rules were found in the traditions of the common law. Many jurisdictions now codify the law of evidence, and consequently the course…

The Employer Sponsored Induction Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) provides candidates admitted to the Induction program with an overview of the entire program, including its scope, goals, expectations, requirements, standards, and competencies.Through…

The Employer Sponsored Induction Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) provides candidates admitted to the Induction program with an overview of the entire program, including its scope, goals, expectations, requirements, standards, and competencies.Through…

French I provides an initiation to conversational French, covering chapiters 1-3 of the textbook. Accordingly, its main goal is to equip students with simple, yet effective tools for handling simple interactions with French speakers. These tools include…

Master the essential principles and practices of validation and qualification in the pharmaceutical industry with our comprehensive 10-week course, designed to equip you with the skills needed to ensure compliance, product quality, and regulatory excellence.

The way the business world uses Excel is constantly evolving. Keeping up with these changes can be intimidating, complex, and confusing, given Excel’s ever-expanding library of functions and features. The Advanced Excel for Analysis and Business Intelligence…

This course focuses on effective collaboration and communication skills for members of young learner’s support team. This team includes teacher and staff, significant family members, service providers, health practitioners, as well as community partners,…

Technical Communication I 10 weeks | Online This is a practical, hands-on technical writing course for all currently practicing or would-be technical communicators wishing to get a firmer grasp on this extremely broad and quickly evolving industry and develop…

Writing Online Documentation 10 weeks | Online As more print publications and manuals go online, it's vital to understand the similarities and differences between writing for print and writing for online delivery. Explore theories and practices for creating…

We will cover chapters 4, 5, and 6 in the textbook, continuing where we left off in French 1. We will continue to study the present-tense conjugation; we will add a few new verbs to the list of irregular ones you already know, and will widen our focus from…

Textbook chapters 6-8. Includes an in-depth study of French articles, continued work in the present tense, learning to describe one's memories and describe the way things used to be ( imparfait ), and an examination into the subtleties of the past tense (the…

GXP audits and inspections are conducted to identify non-compliances, but also regulatory weaknesses and the potential for non-compliance. This course introduces students to GXP audits and inspections, including internal audits/self-inspections, external…

Review current genomic sequencing technologies while exploring the scientific and medical applications that these technologies are enabling. We will cover traditional and modern sequencing platforms, new technologies for dissecting genetics and epigenetics…

Experience bioinformatics approaches to processing genomic data and distilling consequential biomedical information. Genomic sequencing technologies deliver massive volumes of data that require dedicated handling methods and diverse abilities for…

This course focuses on the systems and oversight role of quality assurance professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. Students will understand the components of Pharmaceutical Quality Management, roles and responsibilities of quality (QA/QC), Quality by…

Learn Microbiology Online: Discover Microbial Diversity, Disease, and Scientific Applications Dive into the fascinating world of microbes with this online microbiology course. Microorganisms make up an estimated 90% of the Earth’s biomass and are central to…

This ten-week online Grammar Lab course is skillfully designed to meet the needs of all students. It is beneficial for those with little grammar experience and advantageous for those with a strong grammar background seeking expert status. Whether you are…

Learn what it takes to move from idea to implementation when starting an enterprise. This course examines the different mentalities and emotional perspectives necessary to become a successful entrepreneur, or "intra"preneur, within the existing framework of a…

This three-course series is designed for those students who already know the basics of French but need to develop more fluency in the language. Instruction focuses on further developing speaking, listening, and reading skills through cultural discussions…

At the end of this course, students will be able to talk about their goals, future plans, describe their qualifications and previous work experience, express wishes, emotions, opinions, doubts and uncertainty and make hypothesis for the present and the…

10 WEEKS | ONLINE | FALL & SPRING QUARTERS Using the simplicity of basic 2D animation, students will become familiar with Disney’s "12-Principles of Animation." Whether 2D, CG, or stop motion animation, these principles are the backbone for all character…

In the 19th century, a strange marriage of art, literature, science, and psychology catapulted society’s obsession with the archetypal madwoman into the mainstream. Pathologies that had once been used to portray the outré now came to be seen as essential…

This course is designed for individuals who have successfully completed OSHA course #5400 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry and are active Outreach Training Program trainers. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The course updates the OSHA Maritime…

Criminal Law and Procedure is a survey course covering the elements of many typical offenses in California and in other states. Some of these offenses include drug offenses, robbery, rape (and other sex offenses), burglary, murder, arson, and driving under…

Managers are invariably critiqued on their effective use of the complex decision making process. Refine your leadership skills and focus on the strategic decision-making process as viewed from the top of an organization in a multidisciplinary setting. Through…

9 WEEKS | WINTER, SPRING QUARTERS Course Overview: In the supportive atmosphere of this studio class, you will explore a variety of art materials and techniques with stimulating projects that will spark your innate artistic abilities. Each week, you will…

Become a More Effective Public Speaker in English Effective communication skills are essential for most professions and stages of careers. For those who speak English as another language, public speaking can be particularly challenging. This course is…

Learn practitioner and research-based strategies that satisfy the Performance Expectations outlined by the California Department of Education PPS credential requirements for college counseling. The course requires attendance at ten (10) in-person and/or…

Continue to develop your skills and build a firm technical and musical foundation on the guitar. Learn the relaxed right- and left-hand technique that can take your performance to the next level. Practice finger-gymnastic exercises for both hands to build…

In this art historical survey, the first of several parts, students will be introduced to the Paleolithic cave paintings of Lascaux, sculptures of the ancient Sumerians, and the magnificent pyramids of Egypt. The course delves into the painting, sculpture and…

Engineer Biology ! Students obtain (A) hands-on skills of mammalian cell isolation, and cell and tissue culture, and (B) background knowledge of how such methods are used to investigate diseases and develop new therapies. Students learn (1) the basis for cell…

Digital marketing plays a central role in how organizations communicate, compete, and grow. This course provides a structured foundation in digital marketing strategy, focusing on how core channels, data, and decision-making frameworks—supported by evolving…

Audiences are spending more of their time online and in response, marketers are spending more of their resources there. With a seemingly limitless sea of options as to where to be present online, how do we decide where to start? And once we do, how do we know…

This course is taught in Spanish. It can be used in substitution of the required "Digital Marketing" course required for the Digital Marketing certificate. La base fundamental de un plan efectivo de marketing debe de estar fundada en una estrategia de…

Learn How to Design and Execute a Research Project and Present Your Findings Effectively Using GIS In this hands-on GIS capstone course, you will complete an individual guided research project and report, applying the knowledge and skills you learned in the…

Explore the basic concepts of intellectual property. The nuts and bolts of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets are explained in layman's terms. Real-life examples and "war stories" are interwoven to clarify and emphasize the hot intellectual…

Today’s working professionals are frequently leading others through dynamic and changing landscapes. They are tasked with leading their teams to do more with less, championing new changes amid uncertainty, all while resolving interpersonal conflicts and…

Learning to write a patent application, a complex legal document, is fundamental to securing a patent and being able to enforce your rights for years to come. This course covers the patent drafting process and includes methodology and technique used in the…

Do you need to assist your company with novelty or patentability searches? Are you involved in trademark selection? This course will walk you through the use of the USPTO website, Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS), and other free internet resources to…

The Performance Management course at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies equips professionals with cutting-edge strategies in Business & Management to enhance workplace productivity. Learners will master techniques to evaluate performance ROI, implement…

Gain practical skills and proven techniques for initiating, planning, estimating, and scheduling successful projects. This course introduces key project management concepts, tools, and processes used to define scope, develop schedules, and establish cost…