Winter 2024 GIS Course Offerings

WINTER QUARTER 2024 COURSE OFFERINGS January 8–March 24

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Visit the UCLA Extension Website For additional course and certificate information, visit uclaextension.edu.

R Search Use the entire course number, title, Reg#, or keyword from the course listing to search for individual courses. Refer to the next column for a sample course number (A) and Reg# (D). Certificates and Specializations can also be searched by title or keyword.

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R View Schedule & Location From your selected course page, click “View Course Options” to see offered sections and date, time, and location information. Click “See Details” for additional information about the course offering. Note: When Online, Remote Instruction, and/or Hybrid sections are available, click the ­individual tabs for the schedule and instructor information.

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UCLA Extension’s Course Delivery Options X In-Person

All class meetings are taught in-person, with the instructor and all students in the same physical classroom.

A Remote

All class meetings are scheduled and held online in real-time via Zoom.

Course materials can be accessed any time through an online learning platform. m

Online Course content is delivered through an online learning platform where you can engage with your instructor and classmates. There are no required live meetings, but assignments are due regularly.

m Hybrid (In-Person)

A blend of in-person class meetings and online or remote instruction­— may include scheduled Zoom meetings and/or course content tailored for online learning. r Hybrid (Remote)

Offered fully online, this blend of remote and online instruction features live class meetings via Zoom and additional course content tailored for online learning.

F Hybrid (Flexible):

Attend scheduled class meetings in person or online. Live instruction is held in a physical classroom and students may elect to join all class meetings either in person or remotely via Zoom.

7Web-Enhanced Course

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR Winter Quarter 2024 Classes begin January 8.

Enrollment begins November 6.

Spring Quarter 2024 Classes begin April 1.

Enrollment begins February 5.

Summer Quarter 2024 Classes begin June 24.

Enrollment begins April 29.

Fall Quarter 2024 Classes begin September 23.

Enrollment begins July 29.

CONTACT US

By Email: enroll@uclaextension.edu

By Mail: UCLA Extension 1145 Gayley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024-3439 In Person: UCLA Extension 1145 Gayley Avenue Monday–Friday, 8am-5pm (800) 825-9971

Course Schedules Delivery format and/or ‘remote’ meeting times listed are subject to change. Please refer to the UCLA Extension website, uclaextension.edu, for up-to-date course information.

Asynchronous: students engage a variety of learning materials posted on Canvas (that may include lectures, interactive discussion boards, and quizzes) and interact with the instructor and other students using ­messaging tools.

Synchronous: instruction occurs in-real time during a live, pre-scheduled Zoom session(s) where instructors and students interact.

R Course Times All times quoted in this document’s course desciptions are Pacific Time.

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Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY For more information call (310) 206-6794.

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) UCLA Extension’s GIS and Geospatial Technology Certificate, created in partnership with the UCLA Department of Geography, provides a comprehensive introduction to the state-of-the-art methods and techniques used in the field of geographic information systems (GIS) and geospatial technology.

The program teaches computer-based mapping and spatial analysis techniques with hands-on, project-based instruction using industrystandard GIS software platforms.

All courses are designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, and no prior GIS experience is required or assumed.

Participants who complete the program can expect to be sufficiently prepared for an entry-level job in GIS and/or related geospatial industries.

Students will be earning transferable UCLA course credit for all courses in the certificate program. This course is accredited and approved by the UCLA Academic Senate as a credit-bearing course.

It carries lower-division undergraduate credit. Weekly activities include reviewing video lectures, technical screencasts, and readings. Completing practical assignments involve the use of GIS methods to address real-world scenarios, self-assessment using automated non-graded quizzes, and more.

The program is offered fully online and may be completed in as little as one-year.

Technical requirements: Students are responsible for providing a personal computer with a minimum of 4GB of RAM that is capable of running Windows 10. Apple hardware running macOS can be used provided that Windows 10 is installed either using Boot Camp or virtualization (VirtualBox, Parallels, etc.) with at least 4GB of RAM allocated to Windows. Hardware specifications in excess of these minimum requirements will offer better performance and a better student experience. Students are provided with a student license for ArcGIS as long as they are enrolled in program courses for which ArcGIS is required.

These are online courses, wherein all course content is delivered online and all interaction among the instructor and the participants will take place online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam.

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GEOG XL 7

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

5.0 units The purpose of this course is to introduce students to fundamental principles and concepts behind the use and application of geographic information systems (GIS). Students learn how to think spatially, become familiar with information technology, produce maps, communicate effectively using spatial information, and conduct data analysis with GIS. Instruction is technique-oriented, focusing heavily on practical applications of GIS methods and practices using the industry-standard ArcGIS software platform. All course exercises situate GIS within both its practical and economic context. Key concepts and ideas are reinforced through practical assignments and activities involving the use of desktop GIS software.

Reg# 392298 Fee: $2,250 No refund after 22 Jan. MOnline Jan. 15-Mar. 24 Required course in the GIS & Geospatial Technology Certificate program.

Students can choose to take GEOG XL 7 in one of two formats: selfpaced or cohort-based. This is the cohort-based version of the course. Students enrolled in the cohort-based version of the course will take the course over a standard ten-week academic quarter, with weekly due dates for course activities providing structure. This option is best for students who are motivated by deadlines and enjoy being able to engage in discussion with classmates.

Enrollment limited to 50 students; early enrollment recommended.

Visitors not permitted. 7 & Sierra Burkhart Michael Shin Reg# 392299 Fee: $2,250 No refund after 22 Jan. MOnline Jan. 15-June 16 Required course in the GIS & Geospatial Technology Certificate program.

Students can choose to take GEOG XL 7 in one of two formats: selfpaced or cohort-based. This is the self-paced version of the course.

Students enrolled in the self-paced version will have two quarters from the course’s scheduled start date (NOT from date of enrollment) to complete the course, and there are no scheduled due dates for course activities. This option is best for self-motivated students who wish to complete what is typically a ten week course either more quickly or over a longer period of time.

Students who enroll after the course’s scheduled start date should be aware that they will have less than the full two quarters to complete course activities. Any students who wish to take advantage of the full two-quarter time window should enroll in the subsequent quarter’s self-paced course in advance of the course’s start date.

Enrollment limited to 50 students; early enrollment recommended.

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