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ENGINEERING
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Review Courses
ENGR 809
Professional Engineer (PE) Mechanical Exam Preparation
3.6 CEUs
The NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam verifies a required level of competency in a particular engineering discipline. This PE exam preparation course offers a thorough review of the majority of topics that will appear on the exam which are necessary to solve the exam problems. The main emphasis is on the thermal and fluids systems, and HVAC and refrigeration with the Machine Design and Materials details covered as needed. All the Exam Specifications will be reviewed so whatever PE Mechanical Exam module you choose, you will still benefit from this course. Topics covered include economic analysis, energy/mass balances, energy/power equipment, engineering science and mechanics, equipment and components, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, heating/cooling loads, joints and fasteners, mass balance principles, material properties, power cycles, psychrometrics, strength of materials, supportive knowledge, systems and components, thermodynamics, and vibration.
Reg# 390215
Fee: $999
No refund after 1 July.
A Remote 6 mtgs
Saturday, 9am-4pm, July 8-Aug. 12
Remote Classroom
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Jan Swider, PhD, PE
Hvac
MECH&AE X 424.7 HVAC Design Fundamentals
4.0 units
In this course, students learn the basic engineering calculations and design rules of air conditioning systems. Available tools and software to design the HVAC system for a commercial building are introduced and used. The design rules taught in this course adhere to California codes and regulations, and the goal is for students to learn the steps needed for designing a sample project.
Prerequisite(s): High school math including algebra, geometry, and calculus. High school physics including thermal energy and units conversion.
Reg# 392123
Fee: $999
No refund after 12 July.
A Remote
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-9pm, June 29-Sept. 7
Remote Classroom
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Amir Saadat, senior project manager, PE, building general contractor, ISO-9001 internal auditor, LEED
Lean Six Sigma
For a complete certificate description visit uclaextension.edu/engineering. For information call (310) 825-4100 or email et@uclaextension.edu
MECH&AE X 428.69
Six Sigma Green Belt
4.0 units
The Six Sigma Management System is rocking the business world by helping organizations meet or exceed customer requirements through greater efficiency and profitability. “Sigma” is a statistical measurement term that indicates how far a given process deviates from perfection, and the highly disciplined Six Sigma process allows organizations to develop and deliver near-perfect products and services. The central idea behind Six Sigma is that if you can measure how many defects exist in a process, you can systematically eliminate them and get as close to “zero defects” as possible. This course shows students how to identify and manage process-improvement projects using the systematic, analytical Six Sigma approach. Topics include management roles and responsibilities that support Six Sigma philosophy, specific analysis techniques that can be applied to a process, and inspiring case studies of company successes. Class exercises include simulations that demonstrate the application of tools and techniques. This course also prepares students to take the American Society for Quality Green Belt Certification exam.
Reg# 393054
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Tony Oliver
Reg# 393053
Fee: $999 No refund after 10 July.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Tuesday, 6-9pm, June 27-Sept. 12
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Nareg Tovmassian, Six Sigma Black/Green Belt holder, PMP, PMI-ACP; director of Project Management Institute (PMI) LA Chapter San Fernando Valley satellite; Senior Black Belt advisor for Southern California Edison.
MECH&AE X 428.80
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt I
4.0 units
Lean Six Sigma helps organizations develop and deliver near-perfect products and services in a more efficient way to both meet and exceed customer requirements and become more profitable. This course prepares students to fulfill the role of a Six Sigma Black Belt, providing technical guidance and mentoring to Green Belts, leadership, and other team members. Subjects include strategic planning, measuring performance, team development, and understanding the customer. Completing both Lean Six Sigma Black Belt I and II provides students with practical knowledge to improve their organizations and excel in their careers. This is not an exam prep course.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the UCLA Extension MECH&AE X 428.69 Six Sigma Green Belt, or a comparable Green Belt course from a recognized source and consent of instructor.
Reg# 393055
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
David Arvonio DM, MBA, MPA, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Amazon.com, Inc.
Plumbing Systems Design
MECH&AE X 400.8
Plumbing Systems Design I: Code and Engineering Fundamentals
4.0 units
This course provides the basic engineering principles and reviews the plumbing codes behind the functioning of a plumbing system. The instructor will cover calculation techniques for the various systems, equipment selection guidelines, and an introduction to actual system design and cautions. Lecture material includes topics pertaining to sustainable and renewable plumbing systems and equipment. The NFPA fuel gas code will also be reviewed for design and application. Also covered are the subjects of alternate plumbing systems and alternate water sources for adequate domestic and process supply.
Reg# 393056
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
This online course will offer weekly live lectures via zoom and the instructor will make recordings of these sessions available on a weekly basis. While not mandatory, it is highly recommended to participate in these live sessions of about one-hour duration. Students will be notified of the day and time through the course syllabus.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Daniel Murphy PE, LEED, CIPE/CPD, CBCP, CFPS; principal, Murphy Exports.
MECH&AE X 400.9
Plumbing Systems Design II: Advanced Engineering Systems & Applications
4.0 units
There is science and mathematics behind plumbing system design. This course covers these concepts and their applications. The instructor will review and analyze the equations related to horizontal sloping flow, vertical stack flow, and pressure piping flow. Course material will also cover the private sewage disposal systems and design.
Prerequisite(s): A good grasp of fundamental mathematics and either completion (with a grade of “C” or better), or concurrent enrollment in MECH&AE X 400.8 Plumbing Systems Design I.
Reg# 393057
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online June 26-Sept. 10
This online course will offer weekly live lectures via zoom and the instructor will make recordings of these sessions available on a weekly basis. While not mandatory, it is highly recommended to participate in these live sessions of about one-hour duration. Students will be notified of the day and time through the course syllabus.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Daniel Murphy, PE, LEED, CIPE/CPD, CBCP, CFPS; principal, Murphy Exports.
MECH&AE X 400.14
High-Rise Building Plumbing Design
4.0 units
This course explores the subject of high-rise building plumbing design, including the components and systems typically found in such buildings, but also some less traditional approaches. Topics studied include: sanitary waste and vent stacks, storm water, domestic cold water systems, hot water systems, hot water recirculation systems, building services/utilities, equipment, LEED and sustainability considerations, plumbing fixtures, and others.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Plumbing Systems Design I, Plumbing Systems Design II, or consent of instructor.
Reg# 393058
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
David DeBord, FASPE, CPD, LEED-AP BD+C, ARCSA-AP, GPD; director of Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering.
MECH&AE X 400.16
Fire Protection for Plumbing Engineers
4.0 units
This course provides engineers, designers, and contractors with a basic technical understanding and appreciation of fire protection systems, specifically automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and water supplies. Students will develop an understanding of design and installation practices of systems, calculation methods, installation standards, product evaluations, and review and approval of fire protection design plans.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Plumbing Systems Design I and Plumbing Systems Design II, or consent of instructor.
Reg# 393059
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Douglas Nadeau president, RAN Fire Protection Engineering
Bioengineering
Biotechnology Engineering
For a complete certificate description, visit uclaextension.edu/engineering/certificates . For information, call (310) 825-4100 or email et@uclaextension.edu
BIOENGR X 431.2
Manufacturing Processes in Biotechnology
4.0 units
This course provides an overview of the major topics related to manufacturing processes for biotechnology. It covers introduction of biopharmaceutical production, process development, product characterization, quality by design (QbD), risk management, quality assurance, process scale-up and validation, manufacturing facility, biological drug regulations, process economy, outsourcing and vendor management, and an overview of key topics. Students have the chance to play different roles and help to solve real problems in today’s biopharmaceutical industry.
Reg# 393062
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Yuwei Wang
BIOENGR X 431.4
Regulatory Affairs for Biotechnology
4.0 units
This course introduces and reviews the role of Regulatory Affairs (RA) in the biotechnology industry. The RA environment embraces the regulations and standards governing product development, from its infancy through post-approval monitoring. In today’s regulatory environment, products may be classified as biologics, drugs, medical devices, or a combination of the former products. In most worldwide countries, each type of product is regulated by a different RA authority and often has its own distinct regulations. This course primarily focuses on the U.S. and the European Union (EU) regulatory processes (although other countries such as Canada and Japan are also briefly reviewed). Course topics include: RA history, the various regulatory agencies, accessing RA information, drug submissions, biological submissions, Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and EU and FDA inspections. Instruction also includes strategies to get products to market quickly and in a safe and efficacious fashion.
Reg# 393063
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Michael Colvin, vice president, R&D, Syntilla Medical LLC
Medical Device Engineering
BIOENGR X 430.2
Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices
4.0 units
This engineering course is designed to introduce and review the role of Regulatory Affairs (RA) in the medical device industry. The RA environment embraces the regulations and standards governing product development, from its infancy through post-approval monitoring. In today’s regulatory environment, products may be classified as biologics, drugs, medical devices, or a combination of the former products. In most worldwide countries, each type of product is regulated by a different RA authority and often has its own distinct regulations. This course primarily focuses on the U.S. and the European Union (EU) regulatory processes (although other countries such as Canada and Japan will be briefly reviewed). Course topics include: RA history, the various regulatory agencies, accessing RA information, medical device submissions, Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and EU and FDA inspections. It also includes strategies to get products to market quickly and in a safe and efficacious fashion. Required course in the Medical Device Engineering Certificate.
Reg# 393060
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Michael Colvin, vice president, R&D, Syntilla Medical LLC
BIOENGR X 430.4 Biomaterials and Biocompatibility
4.0 units
This course serves as an engineering introduction to the field of biomaterials and biocompatibility, assuming some background in biology and organic chemistry. The first part of the class covers the structure and properties of materials used as biomaterials including ceramics, metals, synthetic polymers, and natural materials. The structures, chemistry, and surface morphology of these materials and how these factors ultimately define the biocompatibility of a material are reviewed. The second part of the course covers host reactions to biomaterials and emphasizes on common clinical applications of biomaterials. The process of material selection for biocompatibility is introduced with regards to body responses including cell and tissue interaction, immunological responses, and toxicity and safety. Students are presented with problems of property characterization, failure analysis, and performance testing. Design criteria, material selection, performance, property retention, stability, and typical failure modes are presented.
Reg# 393061
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Bill Tawil, PhD, director, Abbott Medical Laboratories (a St Jude Medical Company); adjunct professor, bioengineering, UCLA.
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Construction Management
For a complete certificate description, visit uclaextension.edu/engineering/certificates For information, call (310) 825-4100 or email et@uclaextension.edu
C&EE X 407.1
Fundamentals of Construction Management
4.0 units
This course covers the basic principles and responsibilities in construction management, including interface requirements between real estate, leasing, legal, feasibility, finance, lending, marketing, accounting, and public agencies; defining and controlling the scope of a project; and functions of the construction manager: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and managing the other team members. Other topics include management principles, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, design, safety, insurance, construction techniques, labor, and public relations.
Reg# 392133
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Evan Nishizu, project manager; MS in civil engineering, USC.
Reg# 392134
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
A Remote 10 mtgs
Monday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 26-Aug. 28
Remote Classroom
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Salih Eroglu, Master of Construction Management; architect, UIA (International Union of Architects); project manager, Swinerton Builders.
Reg# 392135
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Diego Ramirez MS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management; BS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering.
C&EE X 407.2
Construction Materials and Building Systems
4.0 units
This course studies construction materials, equipment, methods, and regulatory influences. Topics include construction for site and civil work; seismic resistance; technology of basic building materials; interior and exterior finishes; and plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Instruction discusses current developments in materials, systems, and construction techniques in light of changing factors of production, regulatory constraints, and current trends.
Reg# 392136
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Matt Pirayeh
Reg# 393048
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Michael Johnson, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Southern California
Reg# 393171
Fee: $999
No refund after 12 July.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-9pm, June 29-Sept. 7
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
John H. Gormley, FAIA
C&EE X 407.3
Construction Planning and Management Systems Using
4.0 units
Primavera®
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 measurement, earned value, integrated management systems, and as-planned versus as-built analysis. The course also includes hands-on computerized scheduling using Primavera Systems software.
Reg# 392137
Fee: $1,299
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Diego Ramirez, MS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management; BS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering.
Reg# 392139
Fee: $1,299
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Ali Demir
Reg# 392138
Fee: $1,299
No refund after 11 July.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-9pm, June 28-Sept. 6
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Graham Moore
C&EE X 412.1
Fundamentals of Construction Costs and Estimating
4.0 units
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 professional cost estimators and knowledgeable project managers. Topics include the preparation of quantity surveys (take-offs) and the development of material, labor, and equipment costs, including pricing of contractor and subcontractor work from actual working drawings and specifications. The cost estimating skills you’ll learn using RSMeans® the most widely-used estimating app, will significantly reduce your learning curve with a wide range of other cost-estimating software in the construction management industry.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of C&EE X 412.9 Reading Construction Blueprints course recommended, or familiarity with reading construction plans.
Reg# 392155
Fee: $1,099
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Molly McMillan
Reg# 392154
Fee: $1,099
No refund after 10 July.
X In-Person
10 mtgs
Tuesday, 6-9pm, June 27-Sept. 5
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Artin Mgrtichian MISM, MPM, PMP, LEED GA, project manager, MedMedia Group
C&EE X 412.5
Construction Site Project Management
4.0 units
The course addresses construction project management components from the contractor’s perspective, with an emphasis on publicly owned projects. You examine all facets of project management tools on the jobsite and the expected roles of the site management team (project managers, project/field engineers, and superintendents), as well as all aspects of a typical, large-sized project, from project planning to closeout. You also learn management skills and techniques to effectively manage construction jobsite projects.
Prerequisite(s): C&EE X 407.2 Construction Materials and Building Systems or background in the industry.
Reg# 392157
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Tony Chemali, MS, vice president, construction management, CH2M HILL
C&EE X 412.9
Reading Construction Blueprints
4.0 units
This is an introductory course in reading and analyzing architecture and construction technology documents, in which students acquire the theory and practice to read complete sets of drawings used in building design and building construction. Students explore all elements of architecture and construction technology document reading, from sheet characteristics and drawing symbols to reading specialty prints and construction specifications. Students develop skills in reading, visual perception, technical communication, and problem solving. Students are given a full set of construction project documents to work through typical problems commonly encountered by professionals. This course utilizes the pdf viewing and editing software Bluebeam Revu to navigate the construction documents.
Reg# 392158
Fee: $1,099
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Evan Nishizu, project manager; MS in civil engineering, USC.
C&EE X 438.8
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
4.0 units
Green buildings embody a design intent on balancing environmental responsiveness and responsibility, resource efficiency, and cultural and community sensitivity. The course primarily focuses on the LEED Rating System, currently the centerpiece of the most innovative, effective aspects of green design. The course covers both versions of the rating system administered by USGBC, LEED 2009, and LEED v4. Topics range from sustainable principles, current sustainable design, and building practices to specific elements of the LEED rating system. This course benefits individuals who are very hands-on in their role in the design and construction of a green building, as well as anyone with an interest in understanding the basic nuances of green building.
Reg# 393052
Fee: $999
No refund after 10 July.
X In-Person
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 27-Sept. 12
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Dimitris Klapsis, LEED AP, senior project manager
C&EE X 489.14
Electrical Design and Construction
4.0 units
As a specialty trade in the construction industry, electrical systems can be complex and confusing to the non-expert. Students learn the the essentials of electrical systems for commercial construction with an overview of fundamentals, construction procedures, electrical equipment, electrical design, and regulatory requirements. Instruction emphasizes the integration of electrical systems with project site development and related construction trades. This course covers the current requirements of the California Electrical Code and other building and construction regulations, as well as applicability to green building design and sustainability development. Topics also include electrical plan reading, single-line diagram design, panel schedule design, and load calculations.
Reg# 392160
Fee: $999
No refund after 12 July.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 29-Sept. 7
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Ronald Takiguchi, BS in Electrical Engineering, professional engineer (PE), Certified Building Official (CBO)
C&EE X 489.16
Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
4.0 units
This introductory course in Building Information Modeling (BIM) focuses on Autodesk’s Revit Architecture as a platform for learning key principles in the application of digital media in the design and documentation of building elements within a parametric environment. Fundamental training is provided so students can progress to more advanced design computation and its application in the construction industry. Through a series of lectures and exercises, this course explores basic BIM concepts that apply to all parametrically driven CAD systems. The software tool used in this course requires a Windows Operating System.
Reg# 393049
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July. X In-Person
11 mtgs
Monday, 6-9pm, June 26-Sept. 11
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Ramo Khem, PhD in architecture, BIM Certificate, DArch, solutions manager, Herzog
Reg# 393050
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Ataa Aly, senior project engineer, San Diego International Airport
EC ENGR X 425.10
The Solar Energy Solution: Harnessing Solar Power in the Home and Office
4.0 units 3.3 CEUs
This course helps individuals or organizations augment their home and/or business power requirements with solar energy. Students gain a general overview of the knowledge to choose and ultimately design an appropriate system and discuss the various forms of solar energy with a specific emphasis on solar electricity (i.e. how electricity can be generated, stored, and utilized in the home and workplace through solar energy). Installation techniques, methods of monitoring system performance, and proper maintenance procedures are also discussed. This class is primarily for anyone interested and concerned about the financial, environmental, and self-sufficiency aspects of solar energy. While not a highly technical course, a basic electrical/mechanical educational background is helpful due to the technology that will be covered. Home and business owners, contractors, sales people, entrepreneurs seeking business opportunities, and those who have a keen interest in solar technology should derive significant benefits from participating in this course.
C&EE X 407.1
Fundamentals of Construction Management
4.0 units
This course covers the basic principles and responsibilities in construction management, including interface requirements between real estate, leasing, legal, feasibility, finance, lending, marketing, accounting, and public agencies; defining and controlling the scope of a project; and functions of the construction manager: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and managing the other team members. Other topics include management principles, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, design, safety, insurance, construction techniques, labor, and public relations.
Reg# 392133
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Evan Nishizu project manager; MS in civil engineering, USC.
Reg# 392134
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
A Remote 10 mtgs
Monday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 26-Aug. 28
Remote Classroom
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Salih Eroglu, Master of Construction Management; architect, UIA (International Union of Architects); project manager, Swinerton Builders.
Reg# 392135
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Diego Ramirez, MS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management; BS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering.
C&EE X 407.2
Construction Materials and Building Systems
4.0 units
This course studies construction materials, equipment, methods, and regulatory influences. Topics include construction for site and civil work; seismic resistance; technology of basic building materials; interior and exterior finishes; and plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Instruction discusses current developments in materials, systems, and construction techniques in light of changing factors of production, regulatory constraints, and current trends.
Reg# 392136
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Matt Pirayeh
Reg# 393048
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Michael Johnson, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Southern California
Reg# 393171
Fee: $999
No refund after 12 July.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-9pm, June 29-Sept. 7
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
John H. Gormley, FAIA
C&EE X 407.3
Construction Planning and Management Systems Using Primavera®
4.0 units
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 measurement, earned value, integrated management systems, and as-planned versus as-built analysis. The course also includes hands-on computerized scheduling using Primavera Systems software.
Reg# 392137
Fee: $1,299
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Diego Ramirez, MS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management; BS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering.
Reg# 392139
Fee: $1,299
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Ali Demir
Reg# 392138
Fee: $1,299
No refund after 11 July.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-9pm, June 28-Sept. 6
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Graham Moore
C&EE X 412.1
Fundamentals of Construction Costs and Estimating
4.0 units
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 professional cost estimators and knowledgeable project managers. Topics include the preparation of quantity surveys (take-offs) and the development of material, labor, and equipment costs, including pricing of contractor and subcontractor work from actual working drawings and specifications. The cost estimating skills you’ll learn using RSMeans®, the most widely-used estimating app, will significantly reduce your learning curve with a wide range of other cost-estimating software in the construction management industry.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of C&EE X 412.9 Reading Construction Blueprints course recommended, or familiarity with reading construction plans.
Reg# 392155
Fee: $1,099
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Molly McMillan
Reg# 392154
Fee: $1,099
No refund after 10 July.
X In-Person
10 mtgs
Tuesday, 6-9pm, June 27-Sept. 5
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Artin Mgrtichian MISM, MPM, PMP, LEED GA, project manager, MedMedia Group
C&EE X 408.75
Legal Aspects of Construction Projects and Contracts
4.0 units
This course covers common construction law errors, basic contract and real estate principles in the construction context, contractor licensing, and bidding. “Standard” construction industry documents also are examined, including AIA 201 general conditions, breach by owner, breach by contractor, construction claims and damages, warranties and insurance, construction lending and deeds of trust, mechanics’ liens, bonds, stop notices, and litigation and arbitration.
Reg# 392156
Fee: $999
No refund after 12 July.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-9pm, June 29-Sept. 7
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Mark Baker JD, attorney at law, Baker & Associates
C&EE X 412.16
Principles of Structural Analysis
4.0 units
In this course, students gain an understanding of the fundamental structural concepts that individuals working in construction management need to have. This course provides an introduction to structural analysis and focuses on the classification of structural elements; analysis of statically determinate trusses, beams, and frames; deflections in elementary structures; and load calculations.
Prerequisite(s): Basic understanding of high school level algebra and geometry.
Reg# 392159
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Ataa Aly, senior project engineer, San Diego International Airport
C&EE X 412.5
Construction Site Project Management
4.0 units
The course addresses construction project management components from the contractor’s perspective, with an emphasis on publicly owned projects. You examine all facets of project management tools on the jobsite and the expected roles of the site management team (project managers, project/field engineers, and superintendents), as well as all aspects of a typical, large-sized project, from project planning to closeout. You also learn management skills and techniques to effectively manage construction jobsite projects.
Prerequisite(s): C&EE X 407.2 Construction Materials and Building Systems or background in the industry.
Reg# 392157
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Tony Chemali, MS, vice president, construction management, CH2M HILL
RRR
C&EE X 412.9
Reading Construction Blueprints
4.0 units
This is an introductory course in reading and analyzing architecture and construction technology documents, in which students acquire the theory and practice to read complete sets of drawings used in building design and building construction. Students explore all elements of architecture and construction technology document reading, from sheet characteristics and drawing symbols to reading specialty prints and construction specifications. Students develop skills in reading, visual perception, technical communication, and problem solving. Students are given a full set of construction project documents to work through typical problems commonly encountered by professionals. This course utilizes the pdf viewing and editing software Bluebeam Revu to navigate the construction documents.
Reg# 392158
Fee: $1,099
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Evan Nishizu project manager; MS in civil engineering, USC.
C&EE X 438.8
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
4.0 units
Green buildings embody a design intent on balancing environmental responsiveness and responsibility, resource efficiency, and cultural and community sensitivity. The course primarily focuses on the LEED Rating System, currently the centerpiece of the most innovative, effective aspects of green design. The course covers both versions of the rating system administered by USGBC, LEED 2009, and LEED v4. Topics range from sustainable principles, current sustainable design, and building practices to specific elements of the LEED rating system. This course benefits individuals who are very hands-on in their role in the design and construction of a green building, as well as anyone with an interest in understanding the basic nuances of green building.
Reg# 393052
Fee: $999
No refund after 10 July.
X In-Person
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 27-Sept. 12
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Dimitris Klapsis, LEED AP, senior project manager
C&EE X 489.14
Electrical Design and Construction
4.0 units
As a specialty trade in the construction industry, electrical systems can be complex and confusing to the non-expert. Students learn the the essentials of electrical systems for commercial construction with an overview of fundamentals, construction procedures, electrical equipment, electrical design, and regulatory requirements. Instruction emphasizes the integration of electrical systems with project site development and related construction trades. This course covers the current requirements of the California Electrical Code and other building and construction regulations, as well as applicability to green building design and sustainability development. Topics also include electrical plan reading, single-line diagram design, panel schedule design, and load calculations.
Reg# 392160
Fee: $999
No refund after 12 July.
X In-Person 11 mtgs
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 29-Sept. 7
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Ronald Takiguchi, BS in Electrical Engineering, professional engineer (PE), Certified Building Official (CBO)
C&EE X 489.16 Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
4.0 units
This introductory course in Building Information Modeling (BIM) focuses on Autodesk’s Revit Architecture as a platform for learning key principles in the application of digital media in the design and documentation of building elements within a parametric environment. Fundamental training is provided so students can progress to more advanced design computation and its application in the construction industry. Through a series of lectures and exercises, this course explores basic BIM concepts that apply to all parametrically driven CAD systems. The software tool used in this course requires a Windows Operating System.
Reg# 393049
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Monday, 6-9pm, June 26-Sept. 11
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Ramo Khem PhD in architecture, BIM Certificate, DArch, solutions manager, Herzog
Reg# 393050
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Ataa Aly, senior project engineer, San Diego International Airport
C&EE X 490.05
Construction
4.0 units
Electrical & Computer Engineering Communication Systems
EC ENGR X 422.21
Fiber-Optic Communications
4.0 units
Safety and Health Management
This course is an introduction and review of construction safety management principles and practices. Students will become familiar with why construction safety is integral to the success of any construction management program or project. The course will also provide an overview of Federal and State (California) OSHA compliance requirements, loss prevention protocols, worker’s compensation, and an introduction to safe work practices and other control measures that will reduce potential occupational injuries and illnesses. Students will study the safety risks inherent in a construction project and understand the economic impact of accidents.
Reg# 393051
Fee: $999
No refund after 11 July.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-9pm, June 28-Sept. 6
UCLA: Math Sciences
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Bradley Walker safety administrator, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
This course offers an introduction to fiber-optic communication systems while developing practical tools to understand and design these systems. Instruction presents a broad range of topics in optical communications with emphasis on providing a practical perspective of these systems. Physical understanding of the components, along with the analytical tools learned during the course, prepares students for designing both analog and digital optical links. Students learn design trade-offs in the practical implementation of these systems. The course covers propagation in single and multimode fibers, intermodal dispersion in multimode fibers, chromatic and waveguide dispersion in fibers, polarization-mode dispersion, and dispersion compensation techniques. Additional topics include optical transmitters, such as LEDs, DFB lasers, and VCSELs and analysis of semiconductor lasers with an emphasis on such characteristics as the modulation bandwidth, chirping, RIN noise, and phase noise. Students also gain an understanding of optical detectors (PIN, APD) and optical modulators based on electrooptic and electro-absorption effects; optical amplifiers, such as EDFAs and semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs); design of analog and digital optical links; DWDM systems; CATV systems; submarine fiber systems; applications of nonlinearities in optical fibers; and optical switches. The instructor in this course demonstrates the use of Matlab and other software tools for analysis, simulation, and problem solving. These tools are provided as part of the course fee as an option for student use and will not be part of the course grading criteria.
Reg# 393066
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
David Taggart, PhD, senior engineering specialist, The Aerospace Corporation
EC ENGR X 423.20
Modern Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Systems with DSP Enhancement
4.0 units
This course looks at the economic and technical revolution in the microwave, millimeter-wave, and DSP areas. The instructor will discuss applications including satellites and earth terminals, wireless phones and cell sites, antennas, and radar systems. Students gain an understanding of satellites, such as Astrolink and Globalstar; along with antenna designs, such as phased arrays, reflectors, lenses, and MBAs; beam-forming networks; digital/analog phase and amplitude control devices; and power splitters and combiners. Other topics include SAW filters, MMICs, up/down converters, frequency synthesizers, and other components. DSP techniques are discussed in conjunction with these systems, as well as A/Ds, D/As, and ASIC concepts. Students learn systems concepts, such as G/T, EIRP, IMs, PIMs, phase/amplitude characteristics, noise figure, and channelization. Students also receive an overview of techniques, such as TDMA, FDMA, and CDMA, as well as modulation/coding concepts. The course also examines the economic considerations of these technologies. The instructor in this course demonstrates the use of Matlab and other software tools for analysis, simulation, and problem solving. These tools are provided as part of the course fee as an option for student use and will not be part of the course grading criteria.
Reg# 393067
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10 m ONLINE, page 1. m HYBRID (IN-PERSON), page 1. r HYBRID (REMOTE), page 1.
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7 WEB-ENHANCED COURSE, page 1.
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C UC CREDIT
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
David Taggart, PhD, senior engineering specialist, The Aerospace Corporation
Integrated Circuit Design
For a complete certificate description, visit uclaextension.edu/engineering/certificates . For information, call (310) 825-4100 or email et@uclaextension.edu
EC ENGR X 457.57
CMOS Analog Integrated Circuit Design
4.0 units
This course covers the design of CMOS analog integrated circuits with a focus on theoretical and practical circuit analysis, as well as design techniques from system functional blocks and transitor-level device physics. Fundamental concepts include CMOS devices emphasizing functionality limitations caused by short channel effects, single stage amplifiers, current mirrors, bandgap references, and differential amplifiers. Building upon these concepts, the course explores multi-stage amplifiers, feedback, frequency response, stability, frequency compensation, and noise analysis. The course concludes with a design project, in which an operational amplifier is designed using two methods: the traditional square-law technique and the gm/Id graphical method. Special emphasis is made throughout the course on understanding the effects of device parasitics and on developing device physics-driven circuit analysis and design skills.
Prerequisite(s): Students should have a basic understanding of mathematical concepts.
Reg# 393064
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Cosmin Iorga, PhD
EC ENGR X 457.58
CMOS Digital-to-Analog and Analog-to-Digital Converter Design
4.0 units
The course begins with an overview of data conversion systems followed by the analysis and design of basic building blocks of data converters: CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sampling circuits, operational amplifiers, comparators, and sampleand-hold architectures. With these fundamental concepts clarified, the course then continues with the basic principles of architectures of digital-to-analog converters, focusing on advantages, disadvantages, and performance tradeoffs of various topologies. Following that, instruction covers basic types of analog-to-digital converters, focusing on design issues, sources of errors, and performance improvement techniques. These include offset cancellation, digital correction, and calibration techniques. The course concludes with a design project where participants apply their skills to design and characterize a simulated CMOS data converter circuit.
Reg# 393065
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Chaiyuth Chansungsan, PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Washington; founder, SIdoctor Technologies.
Technical Management
For a complete certificate description visit uclaextension.edu/techmanagement . For more information email et@uclaextension.edu or call (310) 825-4100.
Blockchain Technology Management
MGMT 790
Understanding Blockchain Seminar Series
Blockchain has distinguished itself as the technical architecture of choice for a great many projects boldly attempting to solve critically important and meaningful problems. The next iteration of the internet has blockchain as its bedrock, and building an understanding of the precepts of this often opaque technology positions professionals with an interest in tech to pivot into this high-demand space and supercharge their career potential. Join us in this series where we dive into important blockchain topics (NFT’s, cryptocurrency, tokens, Bitcoin, Ethereum, hashing, smart contracts, Web3, Metaverse, etc.) that deliver substantive understanding about blockchain as the transformative tool poised to continually disrupt industries in the States and abroad.
Reg# 393159
Fee: $0
A Remote
1 mtg
Wednesday, 12-1:30pm, Aug. 2
UCLA X Open
Robert Mowry
Alex Nascimento MA, MBA
Lucy Hakobyan
MGMT X 457.1
Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology
4.0 units
The course aims to provide a solid and holistic foundation of the technology which is useful irrespective of the function and role of the student (project management, legal, compliance, operations, business development, IT/technology, digital transformation, finance, strategy, and others). It covers the fundamentals, including understanding the difference between decentralization, distributed ledger (DLT), blockchain technology, and bitcoin. It also covers blockchain’s unique characteristics which makes it a powerful solution to solve some critical challenges. The course also covers the blockchain structure (public versus private and permission models), smart contracts, and the blockchain stack (layers). While it is focused on blockchain technology, the course aims to position the technology in the larger context of digital transformation, traditional technologies, and as a complement to other emerging technologies (for example Internet of Things or machine learning). Students get exposure to real organizations, use cases, and continuously apply theory to real business problems.
Reg# 390227
Fee: $999 No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Robert Mowry
MGMT X 457.2 Blockchain Solutions, Governance, and Collaboration
4.0 units
Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize sectors and ecosystems in which trust is needed among parties. This course aims to help students understand the disruptive potential of blockchain to solve pain points and provide increased efficiency, automation, and transparency. It provides students with tools, best practices, and success drivers to design effective and robust governance and collaborative models. This course teaches you what CEOs are starting to recognize that new business models and collaboration around blockchain are critical to create, deploy, accelerate, and scale industry-wide solutions. Students get an in-depth understanding of the different approaches, including the blockchain consortium model, that allow competitors to collaborate to create decentralized networked solutions to solve shared problems, while also protecting their competitive advantage individually, keeping sensitive data confidential. Through the course work, students gain exposure to a diverse set of real-world blockchain case studies that consist of many stakeholders with different relationships and incentives. While blockchain technology has the potential to upend existing systems, this course also highlights that blockchain is not an instantaneous solution. This course aims to position blockchain in the larger context of digital transformation, traditional technologies, and as a complement to other emerging technologies such as Internet of Things or machine learning.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MGMT X 457.1 Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology course recommended, or prior experience in basic blockchain concepts.
Reg# 390229
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Robert Mowry
MGMT X 457.3
Blockchain Technology Adoption and Implementation
4.0 units
After a few years of proof-of-concepts, blockchain solutions will now be adopted at scale. The difficulty in scaling from proof-of-concept to fully viable solutions is where many blockchain solutions fail. This course aims to empower the student with tools and knowledge to shape well-thought out blockchain implementations. Discussions and coursework build on vital insights and real-life learnings to aid in the deployment journey, helping you de-risk early adoption and ensure careful consideration of consequences for permissioned blockchains. The course will also be a great addition to build knowledge and understanding of blockchain technology in more general terms. It introduces key components including laws and regulations, digital identities, personal data handling, smart contract legalities, cybersecurity, governance of blockchain networks, interoperability, and others.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MGMT X 457.1 Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology course recommended, or prior experience in basic blockchain concepts.
Reg# 392994
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Lucy Hakobyan
MGMT X 457.4
Digital Transformation: Blockchain, IoT, AI, and Trusted Data
4.0 units m ONLINE, page 1. m HYBRID (IN-PERSON), page 1. r HYBRID (REMOTE), page 1.
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C UC CREDIT
Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize how companies compete and stakeholders collaborate with trusted data. This course reviews how blockchain features can improve transparency, access, and integrity of data. The student becomes familiar with real-life applications where blockchain converges with other Industry 4.0 and 4IR technologies (such as connected devices and artificial intelligence) to solve problems. The course introduces other critical components of trusted data and emerging technology, including personal data handling compliance, data protection, digital identity, and ethics.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MGMT X 457.1 Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology course recommended, or prior experience in basic blockchain concepts.
Reg# 390230
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 July.
M Online
June 26-Sept. 10
Robert Mowry
