Calpoly Extended Ed Fall Catalog

C ATA L O G FALL 2017

C A L POLY EXTENDED EDUCATION

WELCOME! Whether you’re looking for information on cybersecurity or would like to brew your own beer, Cal Poly Extended Education has options for you this fall.

Get Published Now and Write Your Way Around the World are fantastic opportunities for burgeoning writers to learn from industry veterans.

Explore our arts and culture offerings, including a lecture on the history of World Religions or Introduction to Painting for aspiring artists.

OPEN UNIVERSITY

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F.E.E.D.

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INTRO TO PAINTING

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WORLD RELIGIONS

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CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITING

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GET PUBLISHED NOW

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CYBER SECURITY FOR DECISION MAKERS

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CODING FOR KIDS

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CALIFORNIA WINE APPRECIATION

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HOME BREWING

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A L S O O F F E R E D B Y C A L P O LY E X T E N D E D E D U C AT I O N

WHAT IS OPEN UNIVERSITY? ACADEMIC CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AM I ELIGIBLE FOR OPEN UNIVERSITY? Open University allows non-matriculated individuals (not current Cal Poly students) to enroll in Cal Poly courses, giving community members access to the resources of the university. After normal registration concludes, remaining slots in classes become available.

WHAT IS A MATRICULATED STUDENT? A matriculated student is a student who has, through normal procedures, been admitted formally to pursue a degree, credential or certificate.

Matriculated students may not enroll via Open University.

L E A R N M O R E AT E X T E N D E D . C A L P O LY. E D U 3 openuniversity.calpoly.edu

F.E.E.D. FARMER EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Cal Poly’s F.E.E.D. is an intensive 12-week certificate program designed to immerse participants in a hands-on learning experience that will introduce them to the knowledge, skills and tools required to become successful beginning farmers. F.E.E.D. is specifically tailored to train military veterans and other members of historically underserved communities.

The focus will be on four traditional agricultural practices, with an emphasis on agricultural sustainability:

1. Small Farm Business Management 2. Hydroponic and Greenhouse Production

3. Row Crop Production 4. Orchard Production

WHEN

FEE

INSTRUCTOR

9/5/17 – 12/8/17

$6,000

Cal Poly Professors and Local Farm Managers

(discounted to $3,000 for first 9 applicants)

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION ON •

Agriculture management and marketing strategies

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Financial planning and benchmarking Risk management Land acquisition strategies Leadership in agriculture

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Organic production Niche agricultural production Farm and food safety Basic livestock management Free-range farming and biodiversity

feed.calpoly.edu

NCR 9431

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING

Always wanted to paint, but aren’t sure where to start?

Worried about the initial expense of buying supplies? If so, this is the class for you. In this eight-week class, you will be following step-by-step demonstrations in order to paint a completely different landscape every class.

You will learn about the various materials you need to use to paint in each type of media and where to obtain them. Other areas of focus will include drawing for painting, choosing subject matter to paint, basic composition, mixing colors and many invaluable tips on painting landscapes and seascapes.

INSTRUCTOR Tricia Reichert

FEE $189

WHEN Saturdays 9 a.m. – Noon 9/23/17 – 10/7/17* 10/28/17 – 11/18/17* 12/2/17* *Note session breaks

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR...

Tricia Reichert developed her true passion for art after moving to the U.S., and for the past 28 years has studied and practiced drawing and painting in a wide variety of media. She earned her formal teaching credentials from Battersea College, University of London. She is currently a professional artist specializing in commissioned portraiture, print making and figurative sculpture. Cal Poly Extended Education offers a wide variety of art courses and workshops taught by Reichert.

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WORLD RELIGIONS NCR 9643

WORLD RELIGIONS: THE HISTORICAL MUHAMMAD Few people probably would have predicted in his youth that a 6th century orphan on the Arabian Peninsula would grow up to found the second largest religion in the world.

This course tells the remarkable story of Muhammad, the founder of Islam. Based on the latest academic research, we will try to uncover the historical Muhammad from behind the many legends that arose afterward and come away with a new appreciation for a man who more than 1.5 billion people believe is the last of God’s messengers.

INSTRUCTOR Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, Ph.D.

FEE $99

WHEN Tuesdays 6:10 p.m. – 8 p.m.

10/3/17 – 10/17/17

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NCR 9643

WINE AND RELIGION “Sometimes the love of wine is not just a hobby, or even a passion, but is a religion!”

Cal Poly religious studies professor and avid wine student Stephen Lloyd-Moffett argues in a forthcoming book that wine can indeed fulfill a spiritual dimension in our lives if we become attuned to its deepest potential. In this lecture and workshop, he will share his insights into the soul of wine and then lead some wine-tasting activities that aim to cultivate a deeper spiritual relationship to the fruit of the vine. Based on his popular class The Religion of Wine, this course promises to be fun, thought-provoking and instructional.

Who knows, you might just have a wine epiphany!

INSTRUCTOR Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, Ph.D.

FEE $65*

WHEN Saturday 2 – 5 p.m.

10/21/17 *Must be 21 or older to enroll.

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WRITING NCR 9693

WRITE YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD We dream of sipping cappuccinos in Florence while writing. The reality: blow-drying your hand-washed underwear in a Zimbabwe hotel so you can pack and hit the road.

Freelancing from abroad may not be glamorous, but it is an adventure. In this workshop, Katya Cengel, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley journalism instructor, will teach students how to pitch an article to an editor, query an agent about a book, negotiate a contract with a publisher, and more. Having traveled the world writing, Cengel not only has excellent insights into the realities of making a living as a writer, but also knows from experience that the adventure is worth it.

INSTRUCTOR Katya Cengel

FEE $99

WHEN Saturday 9 a.m. – Noon 9/23/17

NCR 9196 INSTRUCTOR Cindy Neuschwander

FEE $219

WHEN Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

10/5/17 – 11/2/17

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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK WRITING I Intrigued by the idea of creating a children’s picture book? Five two-hour sessions cover all aspects of writing, editing and publishing your manuscript. Topics covered include an overview of the picture book from first ideas to published books, the history of picture books, character, the mind of the child, narrative structures, story skeletons, illustrations, editing, submissions and publishing contracts. You will read and study a number of picture books throughout the five weeks with the class and consider both fictional and factual story concepts.

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NCR 9196

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK WRITING – CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Unique and memorable characters are at the heart of any worthwhile book.

Join author and teacher Cindy Neuschwander for a one-day class on recognizing and crafting unforgettable characters. We will observe the techniques acclaimed authors employ to create great characters and apply these techniques as we create some of our own.

INSTRUCTOR Cindy Neuschwander

FEE $75

WHEN Saturday 9 a.m. – Noon 10/28/17

NCR 9160 INSTRUCTOR Brian Schwartz

FEE $125

WHEN Saturday 9:10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

11/4/17

GET PUBLISHED NOW Amplify your voice and leave a legacy by learning how to get your writing published. In Get Published Now, Brian Schwartz will help you take the step from writer to author.

Schwartz, the founder of SelfPublish.org and former president of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association, has spent the last eight years working with authors and publishers to help them reach success.

Topics covered include advice from bestselling authors, common mistakes to avoid, marketing, branding, internet resources, and more. Learn how to implement a plan to get your writing published now!

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TECHNOLOGY NCR 9698

CYBERSECURITY STRATEGIES FOR DECISION-MAKERS With the explosion of cybersecurity threats, business leaders need to be able to address these threats with affordable, practical solutions.

Nearly 50 million records of Californians have been breached during the past four years, according to the Attorney General in the 2016 California Data Breach Report. Most of the exploited vulnerabilities that enabled these breaches were compromised more than a year after the solution to patch the vulnerability was publicly available.

Through a combination of lecture and hands-on exercises, this class aims to instruct students in: CYBERSECURITY BASICS

Learn cybersecurity fundamentals, including vocabulary, common threats and mitigation approaches.

THE EVOLVING THREAT

Understand the range of cybersecurity threats, both current and emerging.

CYBERSECURITY BEST PRACTICES

Observe how the best organizations deal with the evolving threat.

THE RIGHT TOOLS AND TACTICS

Use hands-on exercises to choose the right tools and actions that can help shield your organization from malicious content, based on your budget.

It’s no longer a question of if, but when your organization will experience a cyberattack. Please join Cal Poly and the California Cybersecurity Training Complex for this very important training course for executives, technologists, administrators, managers, and decision-makers. This course will be taught by cybersecurity professionals, Cal Poly faculty and industry experts.

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10/12 - 10/13/17 $499 (includes Thursday dinner, Keynote and Friday lunch)

Day 1 at Cal Poly’s campus, Day 2 at the California Cybersecurity Training Complex (Camp SLO), see website for times.

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CONCERNED ABOUT CYBERSECURITY? KEYNOTE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC All are invited to attend this keynote presentation. If you are unable to participate in the cybersecurity class, don’t miss this critical security information.

FEATURED SPEAKER Stephanie Cervantes, Former Chief of IT Security, State of California Department of Justice.

WHEN: Thursday, 10/12/17, 7:30 – 9 p.m.

FEE: $25

Please visit website for more details.

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NCR 9680

CODING FOR KIDS Coding drives innovation, creativity and confidence in kids.

It is a key skill that gives students exposure to problem-solving and logic needed across such learning disciplines as math, reading and science. The earlier that children are exposed to fundamental topics like sequencing, loops and conditionals, the more deeply they will absorb these crucial concepts.

Coding for Kids is a full day of coding for students in grades four through eight.

Student coders will be in a college computer lab under the direction of a skilled computer science master.

Each student will have his or her own station to learn new skills and develop individualized projects at their own pace.

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INSTRUCTOR Erik Dungan

FEE $99 per session

WHEN 11/10/17 11/20/17 11/21/17 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Please note that these classes are scheduled on school holidays.

Each class is different, so kids may sign up for one, two or all three sessions.

No computer science experience is required. Participants are asked to bring a lunch.

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NCR 9668

CALIFORNIA WINE APPRECIATION Do you know the difference between a merlot and a cabernet?

INSTRUCTOR Michael Botwin

FEE*

This course provides basic knowledge and experience in taste discrimination of a variety of Central Coast and other Californian wines. Learn the sensory evaluation of various components in wine as well as the varied characteristics of wines produced throughout California.

$235

WHEN Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

10/25/17 – 11/29/17 *Must be 21 or older to enroll.

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NCR 9696

Brew your own beer and share it with friends during the holiday season!

ART

INTRODUCTION TO HOME BREWING This class will be held on two Saturday afternoons at SLO Brew’s The Rock, where each student will complete the process of brewing one case of beer.

Come and learn home brewing techniques while being exposed to a commercial

WRITIING

FEE* $225 *Must be 21 or older to enroll.

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INSTRUCTOR

LOCATION

Ken Smith and Don Ackerman

The Rock – SLO Brew

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DATES Saturdays 1– 5 p.m.

11/11/17 & 12/2/17

RELIGION

brewing operation. Learn from experienced homebrewers Ken Smith, a 2016 award winner, and Don Ackerman. Facility and materials generously provided

by SLO Brew. No experience necessary, but it is highly recommended that you take Craft Beer Appreciation first. Look forward to Intermediate-Level Home Brewing in the spring!

WINTER & SPRING

PREVIEW

ART

DRAWING WITH MIXED MEDIA

INSTRUCTOR Tricia Reichert

DATES: 1/6/18 - 2/10/18 | Saturdays | 9 a.m. - Noon

DRAWING AND SKETCHING ANIMALS, PETS & BIRDS

INSTRUCTOR Tricia Reichert

DATES: 2/17/18 - 3/24/18 | Saturdays | 9 a.m. - Noon

WRITIING

MEMOIR WRITING

INSTRUCTOR

DATES: 1/27/18 | Saturday | 9 a.m. - Noon

Franz Wisner

CHILDRENS PICTURE BOOK WRITING II

INSTRUCTOR Cindy Neuschwander

DATES: 2/8/18 - 3/8/18 | Thursdays | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

CENTRAL COAST WRITERS

INSTRUCTOR

& THE LITER ATURE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Robert Inchausti

DATES: 2/27/18 - 3/6/18 | Tuesdays | 6:10 - 8 p.m.

3/20/18 | Tuesday | 6:10 - 8 p.m.

RELIGION

ISLAM’S ORIGINS TO THE GOLDEN AGE

INSTRUCTOR Stephen Lloyd- Moffett, Ph.D.

DATES: 2/6/18 - 2/20/18 | Tuesdays | 6:10 p.m. - 8 p.m.

ISLAM AND MODERNITY DATES: 4/17/18 - 5/1/18 | Tuesdays | TBD

INSTRUCTOR Stephen Lloyd- Moffett, Ph.D.

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