FALL QUARTER 2023 COURSE OFFERINGS
September 25–December 17
The world is waiting for people like you.
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.
R Browse
Choose “Courses” from the main menu to browse all offerings.
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.
R Enroll Online
Our shopping cart-style checkout is fast and available 24 hours a day.
R Enroll by Phone
Call (800) 825-9971 Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, or Visa.
UCLA Extension’s Course Delivery Options
XIn-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
Fall Quarter 2023
Classes begin September 25.
Enrollment begins July 31.
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.
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.
1
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & HORTICULTURE
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 meeting is discouraged. The courses require at least three hours of computer 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 software 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 demonstrated in class. Each student must verify that his/her 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# 393658
Fee: $980
No refund after 3 Oct.
A Remote
12 mtgs
Wednesday, 7-10pm, Sept. 27-Dec. 13
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 9am-12pm, Dec. 9
Remote Classroom
No meeting Nov. 22. 7 &
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
Design Graphics 1: Drafting and Drawing of the Built Environment
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 dimensioned site plan, section/elevations, and perspective sketch.
Reg# 393662
Fee: $980
No refund after 29 Sept. Hybrid (In-Person) 11 mtgs
Saturday, 9am-12pm, Sept. 23
Remote Classroom
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, Sept. 26-Nov. 7
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 9am-5pm, Nov. 18
Field Trip
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, Nov. 21
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 9am-5pm, Dec. 2
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Dec. 16
Attendance at pre-course Zoom workshop on Saturday, Sept. 23 is required.
Site visit to Tongva Park on Nov. 18 is required. Attendance required at studio workshop on Dec. 2. Two webcams required for this drafting course; cell phone camera is not allowed.
Articulating arm for camera mount required. 7 & 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-disciplinary 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 Drawing of the Built Environment.
Reg# 393657
Fee: $980
No refund after 2 Oct.
Hybrid (In-Person)
11 mtgs
Tuesday, 7-10pm, Sept. 26-Oct. 24
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 1:30-4:30pm, Nov. 4
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr.
Tuesday, 7-10pm, Nov. 7-28
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 1:30-4:30pm, Dec. 9
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Attendance at in-person class meetings is required.
Steven Chavez, a licensed landscape architect and founding principal of SCA-LARC. Mr. Chavez received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 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# 393663
Fee: $980
No refund after 4 Oct.
Hybrid (In-Person)
11 mtgs
Thursday, 7-10pm, Sept. 28-Nov. 30
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 9am-12pm, Nov. 4; Dec. 9
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. No meeting Nov. 23.
Attendance at in-person class meetings is required. 7 & Rebecca Schwaner, MA, landscape and project designer at StudioMLA. Her built work includes streetscapes, affordable housing environments, 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.
rrr
For more information call (310) 825-9414.
ARCH X 472.12A
Grading and Drainage
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 signatures and contour manipulation by cutting and/or filling and stormwater management techniques including low-impact design, bioretention, and detention and retention areas. Basic grading formulas and cut and fill calculations are presented. The course also introduces 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# 393659
Fee: $950
No refund after 1 Oct.
Hybrid (In-Person)
12 mtgs
Monday, 7-10pm, Sept. 25-Nov. 20
Remote Classroom
Sunday, 12-3pm, Oct. 15
Field Trip
Sunday, 12-3pm, Nov. 5
Field Trip
Monday, 7-10pm, Dec. 4
Remote Classroom
Oct. 15 meeting location: Phil and Nell Soto Park, Pomona Nov. 5 meeting location to be determined. 7 & Robert Collings
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# 393664
Fee: $950
No refund after 4 Oct.
Hybrid (In-Person)
9 mtgs
Thursday, 7-10pm, Sept. 28
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 9am-4pm, Oct. 14
Field Trip
Thursday, 7-10pm, Oct. 19-26
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 9am-4pm, Nov. 4
Field Trip
Thursday, 7-10pm, Nov. 9-16
Remote Classroom
Thursday, 7-10pm, Nov. 30
Remote Classroom
Thursday, 7-10pm, Dec. 7
Remote Classroom
Attendance required at all class meetings, including in-person field trips
Oct. 14 field trip at Huntington Botanical Gardens
Nov. 4 field trip at Devil Mountain Nursery, Filmore, CA. 7 & Lisa Smith, arborist #464, and owner of The Tree Resource, a treeconsulting firm. She is currently president of the Board of Directors for the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. 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 management, including licensing and consumer protection, setting up and managing a private practice, cost estimating and bid solicitation, contracts and contract documents, liability and insurance, administering projects under construction, and professional ethics.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of year one and two courses.
Reg# 393665
Fee: $550
No refund after 2 Oct.
Hybrid (In-Person)
7 mtgs
Tuesday, 7-10pm, Sept. 26; Oct. 10-Nov. 7
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 1-5pm, Nov. 18
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr.
Tuesday, 7-9pm, Nov. 28
Remote Classroom
Tuesday, 7-10pm, Dec. 12
Remote Classroom 7 & Anna Mendiola, Anna Mendiola is a licensed landscape architect with over 30 years of experience in private and public practice. Ms. Mendiola 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 472.14A
Landscape Construction Methods and Materials
4.0 units
This course investigates the various materials used in building landscapes (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.
Reg# 393660
Fee: $950
No refund after 3 Oct.
A Remote 11 mtgs
Wednesday, 7-10pm, Sept. 27, Oct. 11; Oct. 25-Dec. 13
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 9am-4pm, Oct. 21
Long Beach
Sunday, 9am-12pm, Oct. 22
Long Beach:
Saturday, 9am-12pm, Nov. 18
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. No meetings Nov. 15 & 22.
Must be taken before or concurrently with X 472.14B Landscape Construction Drawing I. 7 & Anna Mendiola, Anna Mendiola is a licensed landscape architect with over 30 years of experience in private and public practice. Ms. Mendiola 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
ARCH 747 LARE 1: Inventory, Analysis and Project Management
UCLA Extension LARE 1 is a live online workshop. Designed for students who are preparing to take LARE 1: Inventory, Analysis and Project Management. This class will cover the basics of project management including design contract, management of teams, scope, schedule, and budgeting. The Inventory subject will cover document and data collection, site investigation and field work and code impacts. Stakeholder engagement will be discussed with types of stakeholders and the purpose of the public participation process. Physical analysis will review the types of analysis from existing conditions, site use, and on and offsite relationships. Future Development and Constraints and Opportunities will be covered in Contextual Analysis.
Sample Problem Examples, Questions and supplemental study material will be provided.
Reg# 393653
Fee: $337
No refund after 27 Sept.
A Remote
1 mtg
Saturday, 8am-5pm, Sept. 30
Remote Classroom
Course materials provided digitally two days before class meeting. Early enrollment required. 7
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 2: Planning and Design
UCLA Extension LARE 2 is a live online workshop. This class will cover the planning and design process beginning with stewardship and design principles for sustainable practices and cultural significance. Master planning will cover goal setting and programming through regional land use planning, site land use planning, plan preparation to methods of communicating outcomes. In Schematic design, students will review design intent, how to evaluate and refine design characteristics and functional relationships and their graphic product. Design development topics discussed will encompass design refinement, maintenance considerations, cost implications and sustainable design including legal liabilities.
Sample Problem Examples, Questions and supplemental study material will be provided.
Reg# 393654
Fee: $337
No refund after 28 Sept.
A Remote 1 mtg
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# 393661
Fee: $950
No refund after 4 Oct.
A Remote 10 mtgs
Thursday, 7-10pm, Sept. 28-Dec. 7
Remote Classroom
No meeting Thursday, Nov. 23.
Must be taken after or concurrently with X 472.14A Landscape Construction Methods and Materials.
AutoCAD software required. 7 & 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, institutional, commercial, and public projects. She is a member of ASLA.
Sunday, 8am-5pm, Oct. 1 Remote Classroom
Course materials provided digitally two days before class meeting. Early enrollment required. 7
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.
X IN-PERSON, page 1.
A REMOTE, page 1.
m ONLINE, page 1.
HYBRID (IN-PERSON), page 1.
r HYBRID (REMOTE), page 1.
7 WEB-ENHANCED COURSE, page 1.
& TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
C UC CREDIT
70 Landscape Architecture & Horticulture Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971
rrr
ARCH 749
LARE
3: Construction Documentation and Administration
UCLA Extension LARE 3 is a live online workshop. This class encompasses the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the preparation of Construction Plans and Details, corresponding Construction Specifications through the Bidding process and execution of Construction Administration services. Construction Plans and Details will address topics ranging from existing conditions, protection and mitigation, layout, and supporting supplemental plans. A part of the complete Construction Document set, Specifications and Bidding requirements such as, Project Manual and bid requirements will be discussed. Construction Administration will cover construction Project Management responsibilities, Pre-construction activities, the construction contract, reviewing submittals, conducting site observations and reports, and project close out.
Sample Problem Examples, Questions, Practice Tests, Common Construction Details and Specifications, Bidding Documents and Project Management documents will be reviewed in this course. Supplemental study material will also be provided.
Reg# 393655
Fee: $588
No refund after 12 Oct.
A Remote 1 mtg
Sunday, 8am-5pm, Oct. 15
Remote Classroom
Students are expected to have basic drafting supplies, trace paper, and a calculator.
Textbook provided digitally two days before class meeting. Early enrollment required. 7
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 750
LARE 4:
Grading, Drainage, and Stormwater Management
UCLA Extension LARE 4 is a live online workshop and review course offered over two days. LARE 4’s areas of examination include grading and drainage basics refresher and overview of ADA standards. Stormwater management from watershed to BMPs and sustainable water quality will be reviewed. Grading and earthwork design considerations for large scale sites and detailed site-specific circulation, including addressing design alternatives. Drainage design, components, and adherence to national codes will be covered.
Students will be provided Sample Problem Examples, Questions and Supplemental Study material which will be reviewed in this course.
Reg# 393656
Fee: $588
No refund after 10 Oct.
A Remote
2 mtgs
Friday, 12-5pm, Oct. 13
Remote Classroom
Saturday, 8am-5pm, Oct. 14
Remote Classroom
Students are expected to have basic drafting supplies, trace paper, and a calculator at each class meeting. Textbook provided digitally two days before class meeting. Early enrollment required. 7
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.
Horticulture & Gardening
Enrollment is open to anyone interested in learning the science of horticulture or the common techniques to successful gardening.
For more information call 310-825-9414 or email at horticulture@uclaextension.edu
BIOLGY X 496.2
General Botany for Gardeners
4.0 units
This course provides a general introduction to the study of plant structures and functions, emphasizing these aspects as they relate to the natural survival and cultivation of plants. Topics include types and functions of leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits; plant-water relations; basic genetics; ecological tolerances; and an introduction to plant names and groupings. Many of the topics include ample hands-on experience with plants.
Reg# 393667
Fee: $650
No refund after 1 Oct.
M Online
11 mtgs
Sept. 25-Dec. 4
Core course in Horticulture Certificate. Elective course in the Landscape Architecture Certificate. 7 & Valerie Wong, PhD, plant and microbial biology. Dr. Wong earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Wellesley College, and her most recent research investigates microbes living inside plants and lichens of the subarctic, through work with the University of Minnesota.
BIOLGY X 499 Plant Materials for Landscape Use
4.0 units
This course presents the characteristics of up to 150 plants selected for their garden use and seasonal interest in the Southern California area. Topics include trees; shrubs, ground covers; vines; and herbaceous plants, emphasizing their landscape use, appropriate placement, horticultural care, and ornamental features. A course project is required for all credit students.
Reg# 393670
Fee: $650
No refund after 4 Oct.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm, Sept. 28
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Saturday, 10am-3pm, Oct. 7-14
Field Trip
Saturday, 8-11am, Oct. 21
Field Trip
Saturday, 10am-2pm, Oct. 28-Nov. 11
Field Trip
Saturday, 10am-1pm, Nov. 18
Field Trip
Saturday, 10am-1pm, Dec. 2
Field Trip
Saturday, 10am-12pm, Dec. 9
Field Trip
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, Dec. 14
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
No meeting Nov. 25.
Core course in Horticulture Certificate.
Saturday field trips to various gardens in LA County. Attendance is required.
No required textbook.
Visitors not permitted. 7
Ava Post, Ava Post is a professional horticulturist and environmental advocate for over 12 years managing and creating nonprofit gardens. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Plant Sciences from Cornell University, an Associates of Applied Science in Ornamental Horticulture, and is also a Certified California Naturalist.
BIOLGY X 498.2
Horticultural Pest Management
4.0 units
This course covers the identification and management of common garden insects, diseases, and weeds common in the California landscape. Topics include integrated pest management (IPM) and biological and other non-chemical methods of control, as well as information on available chemicals and safety programs required for their uses.
Reg# 393669
Fee: $650
No refund after 3 Oct.
X In-Person
12 mtgs
Wednesday, 7-10pm, Sept. 27-Oct. 11
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Sunday, 9-11:30am, Oct. 22
Field Trip
Wednesday, 7-10pm, Oct. 25-Nov. 22
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Sunday, 9-11:30am, Dec. 3
Field Trip
Wednesday, 7-10pm, Dec. 6-13
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Core course in Horticulture Certificate. Field trip attendance is required. 7 & Douglas Kent Douglas Kent MS, MLA is a specialist in ecological land management. He is the Principal of Douglas Kent + Associates and teaches land management courses at several colleges. Kent is also author of seven land management books and over 50 articles. He has been working in California’s landscapes for over 40 years and his work has been featured in publications across the nation.
BIOLGY X 494
Introduction to Horticulture
4.0 units
Designed for beginners and experienced gardeners, this course covers the basics of garden care in California and provides the student with the knowledge to solve many of the problems commonly faced in keeping plants healthy. Topics include soils and soil amendments; fertilizers; plant physiology and identification methods; planting, pruning, and staking techniques; turf grasses; plant selection guidelines; and pest and disease control. The course also includes a brief history of horticulture and an introduction to taxonomy. Students are encouraged to bring in plants for identification and discussion. Includes field trips.
Reg# 393666
Fee: $650
No refund after 2 Oct.
A Remote
11 mtgs
Tuesday, 7-10pm, Sept. 26-Dec. 5
Remote Classroom
Required course in the Gardening Specialization. Elective course in the Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Certificates. 7 &
Gary Jones chief horticulturist at Armstrong Garden Centers. He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Arboretum of Los Angeles and is a member of the Board of Advisors for Southern California Chapter of The Mediterranean Garden Society.
BIOLGY X 497.19
Planting Design for the Home Gardener
4.0 units
This course covers the principles of design for the residential garden using a combination of plant materials and built elements. Instruction includes spatial, functional, climatic, and visual analysis of the site. It also explores the design process for laying out the garden; choosing site-appropriate plants; providing structural definition; and producing desired moods, vistas, and aesthetic effects.
Reg# 393668
Fee: $650
No refund after 4 Oct.
A Remote 11 mtgs
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, Sept. 28-Dec. 14
Remote Classroom
No meeting Nov. 23.
Elective course in the Horticulture Certificate. 7 & Theresa Nelson Chada Theresa Nelson Chada is a Landscape Architect who currently owns TNC Landscape Architecture. Her 20 years’ experience in residential projects ranges from multi and single family projects, master planned communities, public parks and senior living facilities.
Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 Landscape Architecture & Horticulture 71