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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & HORTICULTURE
4.0 units This introductory course provides an overview of the vast and fascinat‑ ing field of psychology. General introduction includes topics in cogni‑ tive, experimental, personality, developmental, social, and clinical psychology; six hours of psychological research required. c
Reg# 387878 Fee: $895
No refund after 26 Sept. X In-Person 22 mtgs Tuesday, Thursday, 6:30‑8:30pm, Sept. 20‑Dec. 6 UCLA: Boelter Hall No meeting Nov. 24. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 21. M & Instructor to be announced
PSYCH XL 100A
Psychological Statistics
4.0 units This course covers basic statistical procedures and their application to research/practice in various areas of psychology. c Prerequisite(s): Psychology XL 10 (Introductory Psychology) and one course from Mathematics 2, Program in Computing 10A, Statistics 10; or one term of calculus.
Reg# 387876 Fee: $895
No refund after 25 Sept.
A Remote 22 mtgs Monday, Wednesday, 6‑8pm, Sept. 19‑Nov. 30 Remote Classroom Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 20. M & Mohammad Abdolvahab, PhD
PSYCH XL 115
Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience
4.0 units This course covers nervous system anatomy, physiology, pharmacol‑ ogy, and their relationships to behavior. c Prerequisite(s): Psychology XL 100A (Psychological Statistics) and Life Sciences XL 2, 7A, or 15.
Reg# 387877 Fee: $895
No refund after 5 Oct. X In-Person 11 mtgs Thursday, 6:30‑9:30pm, Sept. 22‑Dec. 8 UCLA: Young Hall No meeting Nov. 24. Lecture three hours. Weekly one-hour discussion online through the Canvas Learning Management System. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 28. M & Brian D. Armstrong, PhD, assistant research professor, Department of Neuroscience; director, Light Microscopy Core Facility, Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope.
PSYCH XL 120A
Cognitive Psychology
4.0 units This course presents a survey of cognitive psychology—how people acquire, represent, transform, and use verbal and nonverbal information. Topics include perception, attention, imagery, memory, representation of knowledge, language, action, decision‑making, and thinking. c Prerequisite(s): XL 10 Introductory Psychology, XL 100A Psychological Statistics, junior standing, or consent of instructor.
Reg# 387881 Fee: $895
No refund after 4 Oct. X In-Person 11 mtgs Wednesday, 6:30‑9:30pm, Sept. 21‑Nov. 30 UCLA: Math Sciences Lecture three hours. Weekly one-hour discussion online through the Canvas Learning Management System. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 27. M & Instructor to be announced 4.0 units This course presents the study of psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and schizophrenia across lifespan. The role of biological, behavioral, social, cognitive, and cultural factors; diagnosis; and treatment approaches are reviewed. Students critically evaluate theories, research, and treatment related to psychological disorders from a cultural and social perspective. Discussion focuses on how stigma affects access to care and what practices can be implemented to support inclusiveness. c Prerequisite(s): PSYCH XL 10 (Introductory Psychology)
Reg# 387882 Fee: $895
No refund after 2 Oct.
A Remote 11 mtgs Monday, 6:15‑9:15pm, Sept. 19‑Nov. 28 Remote Classroom Lecture three hours. Weekly one-hour discussion online through the Canvas Learning Management System. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 25. M & Andrea Mandelblatt-Rashtian, PhD, lecturer, Los Angeles City Col‑ lege; lecturer, CSUN; psychologist in residence, Valley Trauma and Family Services, Santa Clarita; psychologist in private practice.
Sociology
SOCIOL XL 1
Introductory Sociology
5.0 units Survey of characteristics of social life, processes of social interaction, and tools of sociological investigation. c Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed high school by enroll‑ ment date.
Reg# 388682 Fee: $798
No refund after 23 Sept. MOnline Sept. 19‑Dec. 5 Fulfills General Education (GE) requirement for the UCLA College of Letters and Science. GE Foundation Category: Foundations of Society and Culture—Social Analysis. Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/ speakers, and webcam. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 23, 2022. Robert McKee, PhD, sociology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; sociol‑ ogy instructor, College of Southern Nevada and Southern New Hampshire University.
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & HORTICULTURE
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Landscape Architecture
For more information call (310) 825-9414 or email landscapearchitecture@uclaextension.edu. Note: The Landscape Architecture Program does not support AutoCAD on the Mac.
All CAD courses are fast‑paced and complex; absence from any meet‑ ing is discouraged. The courses require at least three hours of com‑ puter work outside of class per week. Lab hours are not available; therefore, students must have access to their own hardware and software for the courses in which they enroll. Laptops are required for certain courses; check individual course descriptions for specifics.
FREE SOFTWARE AND SOFTWARE LICENSES
Certificate students may download AutoCAD for free upon proof of student status and may be eligible for academic rates on other soft‑ ware for their home computer. Prices and restrictions are subject to change. Software versions should reflect the version used in class as an older version may not possess the same interface or tools demon‑ strated in class. Each student must verify that their computer meets the software’s minimum system requirements. For more information call (310) 825-9414.
ARCH X 472
Introduction to the Landscape Design Professions
4.0 units This introductory course covers the history, scope, types, and scale of landscape design professions; licensure; professional societies; and current issues. Terminology, construction concepts, basic graphic skills, and model‑making are also introduced.
Reg# 388300 Fee: $950
No refund after 27 Sept.
A Remote 11 mtgs Wednesday, 7‑10pm, Sept. 21‑Dec. 7 Remote Classroom No meeting Nov. 23. M & Steve Lang, managing principal of the Southern California office of Moore Iacofano Goltman (MIG) in Fullerton. Specializing in park and recreation planning and design, Mr. Lang has been actively involved in award‑winning projects for more than 35 years. ARCH X 472.4D
4.0 units Students learn introductory drafting, lettering, and drawing techniques as they relate to the field of Landscape Architecture and professional standards. All work product is developed from Tongva Park, a real site located in Santa Monica. At the end of this course, students make a presentation to the instructor and visiting guests. The students present a package of work product that includes hand drafting of a dimen‑ sioned site plan, section/elevations, and perspective sketch.
Reg# 388304 Fee: $950
No refund after 25 Sept. v Hybrid (In-Person) 12 mtgs Saturday, 9am‑12pm, Sept. 17 Remote Classroom Tuesday, 6:30‑9:30pm, Sept. 20‑Nov. 8 Remote Classroom Saturday, 9am‑5pm, Nov. 5 Field Trip Saturday, 9am‑5pm, Nov. 19 Remote Classroom Saturday, 9am‑3pm, Dec. 10 UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Attendance at pre-course Zoom workshop on Saturday, Sept. 17 is required. Site visit to Tongva Park on Nov. 5 is required. In-person final presentation Dec. 10 is required. Two webcams required for this drafting course; cell phone camera is not allowed. Articulating arm for camera mount required. M & David Squires, MA in architecture and urban design, UCLA; BS in landscape architecture and regional planning, Washington State University. Mr. Squires is the principal of AroundYOU, a multi‑disciplin‑ ary studio offering master planning, solar planning, architectural design, landscape architecture, and garden design.
ARCH X 471.1A
Landscape Design 1: Site Design Basics
4.0 units This course explores basic design elements, principles, and issues relevant to landscape architecture. Projects emphasize abstract 3D space and form; the basics of site design: conceptual design, imagery, and symbolism; and basic issues of proportion, scale, and composition. Prerequisite(s): ARCH X 472 Introduction to the Landscape Design Professions and ARCH X 472.4D Design Graphics I: Drafting and Draw‑ ing of the Built Environment.
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Reg# 388299 Fee: $950
No refund after 26 Sept. v Hybrid (In-Person) 12 mtgs Tuesday, 7‑10pm, Sept. 20; Oct. 4‑Dec. 6 Remote Classroom Saturday, 9am‑12pm, Sept. 24 Field Trip M & Steven Chavez, a licensed landscape architect and founding principal of SCA‑LARC. Mr. Chavez received a Bachelor of Landscape Architec‑ ture from the University of Washington and an MFA in Photography with an emphasis on urban landscapes from the University of Ulster. His core interest is designing high‑use public and civic spaces.
ARCH X 472.4E
Design Graphics 2: Communication for Site Analysis, Conceptual and Site Design
4.0 units 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, perspective, and section elevations as they relate to the field of landscape architecture and professional standards. All work product is developed from the Tongva Park site used in Design Graphics 1, located in Santa Monica. At the end of this course, students make an oral presentation to the instructor and visiting guests. The students present a package of work product that includes hand drafting and colored rendering of a conceptual site plan; section/elevations and perspective vignettes; and graphic package of progress drawings, including site analysis graphics, design concept studies, and a final design concept with supporting design elements. Prerequisite(s): ARCH X 472 Introduction to the Landscape Design Professions and ARCH X 472.4D Design Graphics 1.
Reg# 388305 Fee: $950
No refund after 28 Sept. v Hybrid (In-Person) 12 mtgs Thursday, 7‑10pm, Sept. 22‑Dec. 1 Remote Classroom Saturday, 9am‑12pm, Nov. 5 UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Saturday, 9am‑12pm, Dec. 10 Remote Classroom No meeting Nov. 24.. M & Rebecca Schwaner, MA, landscape and project designer at Studio‑ MLA. Her built work includes streetscapes, affordable housing environ‑ ments, park and civic projects, and reclamation and restoration of habitat. In 2010 she was selected Outstanding Instructor of the year in Arts, Landscape Architecture Program.
4.0 units This course covers the basic grading and drainage techniques used in every landscape architecture project. Students learn the skills necessary to grade a site of moderate complexity while considering public health, safety, and welfare. Instruction covers contour signa‑ tures and contour manipulation by cutting and/or filling and storm‑ water management techniques including low‑impact design, bioretention, and detention and retention areas. Basic grading formu‑ las and cut and fill calculations are presented. The course also intro‑ duces landform grading and erosion control together with road and path layout and alignment for pedestrian and vehicular circulation. Prerequisite(s): ARCH X 472.4D Design Graphics I, ARCH X 471.1B Landscape Design 2, ARCH X 493.992 Introduction to AutoCAD, or equivalent as determined by the program office.
Reg# 388301 Fee: $950
No refund after 26 Sept. v Hybrid (In-Person) 13 mtgs Tuesday, 7‑10pm, Sept. 20‑Nov. 29 Remote Classroom Saturday, 9am‑12pm, Oct. 15 Location to be announced Sunday, 9am‑12pm, Nov. 20 UCLA Extension DTLA: 261 S. Figueroa St. Oct. 15 class location to be announced. M & Jeff Chamlee, BLA, landscape architect (CA 1736); director of produc‑ tions for Architect Design Group. With more than 35 years’ experience in a diverse array of project types, such as Kenneth Hahn State Rec‑ reation Area, Veterans Memorial Regional Park in Sylmar, and Roxbury Memorial Park in Beverly Hills, among many others.
ARCH X 472.8A
Plant Identification: Trees
4.0 units One of the two required plant material courses; focuses on plants, their communities, and place in the landscape. Instruction focuses on large‑scale materials that often influence the landscape architect’s overall site composition. This course concentrates on trees, shrubs and companion plant groupings, and planting location as design elements. Participants study plant texture, density, form, color, and other characteristics as articulators of space. Attention is given to cultural, taxonomical, and landscape maintenance idiosyncrasies. Each class meeting is either classroom/outdoors on campus or a field trip. Students must bring a camera to all classes.
Reg# 388306 Fee: $950
No refund after 28 Sept. v Hybrid (In-Person) 9 mtgs Thursday, 7‑10pm, Sept. 22‑Dec. 1 Remote Classroom Sunday, 9am‑4pm, Oct. 16; Nov. 19 Field Trip No meetings Oct. 13, Nov. 3, 17 & 24. Oct. 16 meeting at Huntington Botanical Gardens Nov. 19 meeting at Devil Mountain Nursery, Filmore, CA M & Lisa Smith, arborist #464, and owner of The Tree Resource, a tree‑ consulting firm. She is currently president of the Board of Directors for the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.
ARCH X 472.14A
Landscape Construction Methods and Materials
4.0 units This course investigates the various materials used in building land‑ scapes (masonry, concrete, wood, metal, water, and lighting). Their physical properties, characteristics, and applications in terms of function and aesthetics are also studied and evaluated. Students demonstrate knowledge and proper use of these materials in detailed exercises and drawings. Prerequisite(s): ARCH X 493.6 AutoCAD 2, and ARCH X 472.12B Irrigation Practices and Water Conservation.
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Reg# 388302 Fee: $950
No refund after 27 Sept. v Hybrid (In-Person) 12 mtgs Wednesday, 7‑10pm, Sept. 21‑Nov. 9 Remote Classroom Saturday, 9am‑12pm, Oct. 8 Field Trip Saturday, 11am‑2pm, Nov. 5 UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Wednesday, 7‑10pm, Nov. 30‑Dec. 7 Remote Classroom No meeting Nov. 23. Must be taken before or concurrently with X 472.14B Landscape Construction Drawing I. Oct. 8 site visit at UCLA campus. M & Patrick Reynolds, landscape architect (CA 4440), landscape contrac‑ tor, certified irrigation designer and auditor, and CEQA and NEPA Certi‑ fied. His 35 years’ experience ranges from design, park master planning, land acquisitions, trails design, and construction. Mr. Reynolds is currently the Parks Division manager for Culver City. Anna Mendiola, Anna Mendiola is a licensed landscape architect with over 30 years of experience in private and public practice. Ms. Men‑ diola is a past president of the SoCal chapter of ASLA and was a member of the CA Landscape Architects Technical Committee. She has a BS in Plant Science from UCR and an MLA from Cal Poly Pomona.
ARCH X 472.14B
Landscape Construction Drawing I
4.0 units This construction drawing course imparts a working knowledge of procedures and techniques. Students learn the process of assembling a complete and comprehensive set of construction drawings in which title and base sheets, dimensioned layout sheets, and demolition plans are prepared. Grading, drainage, and other drawings prepared in other courses are incorporated into the overall document package. Prerequisite(s): ARCH X 493.6 AutoCAD 2, ARCH X 472.12A Grading and Drainage, ARCH X 472.5 Landscape Design 5: Planting Design, ARCH X 472.12B Irrigation Practices and Water Conservation, and ARCH X 472.19 Landscape Design 6: Concept Design.
Reg# 388303 Fee: $950
No refund after 28 Sept.
A Remote 11 mtgs Thursday, 7‑10pm, Sept. 22‑Dec. 8 Remote Classroom No meeting Nov. 24. Must be taken after or concurrently with X 472.14A Landscape Construction Methods and Materials. AutoCAD software required. M & Perla Arquieta, who has worked with Galper/Baldon Associates, Laura Saltzman Associates, Artecho Landscape Architects, KAA Design Group, and most currently, The County of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation. Ms. Arquieta’s body of work includes residential, institu‑ tional, commercial, and public projects. She is a member of ASLA.
ARCH X 493.9
Professional Practices in Landscape Architecture
2.0 units This course covers professional relationships and the rights and responsibilities between parties in the public and private sectors. Instruction emphasizes professional practices and project manage‑ ment, including licensing and consumer protection, setting up and managing a private practice, cost estimating and bid solicitation, contracts and contract documents, liability and insurance, administer‑ ing projects under construction, and professional ethics. Prerequisite(s): Completion of year one and two courses.
Reg# 388308 Fee: $550
No refund after 26 Sept. v Hybrid (In-Person) 6 mtgs Tuesday, 7‑10pm, Sept. 20‑Oct. 11 Remote Classroom Saturday, 1‑4pm, Oct. 8 UCLA: Rolfe Hall Tuesday, 7‑10pm, Oct. 25 Remote Classroom M & Anna Mendiola, Anna Mendiola is a licensed landscape architect with over 30 years of experience in private and public practice. Ms. Men‑ diola is a past president of the SoCal chapter of ASLA and was a member of the CA Landscape Architects Technical Committee. She has a BS in Plant Science from UCR and an MLA from Cal Poly Pomona. 2.0 units Understanding how the eye functions as light levels change is criti‑ cal to successful lighting design. In this course, students learn the unique lighting design skills of manipulating the eye through dark and light spaces and creating safe night spaces and compositions. The course highlights basic light concepts such as the lighting vocabulary, how the eye and brain function to provide vision, how we see light and how it affects what we “see,” and how to quantify color for lighting design. The course covers various exterior lighting applications for roadways, sports lighting, retail/commercial, struc‑ tures, parking lots, building exteriors, landscapes, and residential design. Instruction also covers the process of lighting design and its concepts, such as designing with respect to the dark sky and addressing safety and security.
Reg# 388736 Fee: $550
No refund after 30 Oct. v Hybrid (In-Person) 4 mtgs Saturday, 11am‑3:30pm, Oct. 29; Nov. 19; Dec. 3 Remote Classroom Saturday, 4‑8:30pm, Nov. 5 Field Trip Elective course in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Gardening Certificates. Field trip on Nov. 5 - Glassell Park, Los Angeles. M Yvonne English, registered landscape architect (CA5484), licensed landscape contractor, and LEED AP who is the founding principal of Legends Design Studio, Inc. Her 18 years in multiple landscape design and construction roles grant her hands‑on experience in all facets of landscape conception. She has designed and installed lighting sys‑ tems for the past 15 years.
ARCH 747
LARE Section 1: An Intensive Review
Designed for students who are preparing to take the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (LARE) Section 1: Project and Construc‑ tion Administration, this workshop covers the knowledge and skills associated with regulations, contracts, and construction administra‑ tion processes.
Reg# 388295 Fee: $337
No refund after 28 Sept.
A Remote 1 mtg Saturday, 8am‑5pm, Oct. 1 Remote Classroom Early enrollment required. M Angela Woodward, BSLA, landscape architect (CA 2126) with over 30 years’ experience practicing landscape architecture in California and Arizona, Ms. Woodward has specialized in municipality projects and infrastructure projects. Served as past president of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA), Southern California Chapter.
ARCH 748
LARE Section 2: An Intensive Review
Designed for students who are preparing to take the LARE Section 2: Inventory and Analysis, this workshop covers the knowledge and skills related to inventory, data gathering, analysis, programming, regional land use planning, site land use planning, and principles of design.
Reg# 388296 Fee: $337
No refund after 29 Sept.
A Remote 1 mtg Sunday, 8am‑5pm, Oct. 2 Remote Classroom Early enrollment required. M Angela Woodward, BSLA, landscape architect (CA 2126) with over 30 years’ experience practicing landscape architecture in California and Arizona, Ms. Woodward has specialized in municipality projects and infrastructure projects. Served as past president of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA), Southern California Chapter.
