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10995 Le Conte Avenue, Suite 315, Los Angeles, CA 90024-1333

Welcome to UCLA Extension’s New Woodland Hills Campus

New neighborhood. New possibilities.

Spring 2017

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Greetings from Your New Neighbors

If you’re reading this, I have some great news for you: The life-changing

classes we offer at UCLA Extension have just arrived in your neighborhood!

A couple of years ago, when we assessed where our students were coming

from in L.A., we found that, even though getting to the Westside from the San

Fernando Valley can be difficult (to put it mildly), we had plenty of Valley-based

students taking face-to-face classes in Westwood. If that many students were

making the commute, we realized, then there must be even more potential

learners in the Valley who just couldn’t make it work for them logistically.

Ultimately, we decided that a Woodland Hills location would be the best way to

bring our extraordinary learning experiences to your side of the Sepulveda Pass.

Now, our new home at the Warner Center is ready for you, with a dozen

high-tech, highly customizable classrooms offering active learning, collaborative

learning, and video conferencing capabilities. And while our entire listing of

courses can be found on our website—including online courses you can take

from home—we wanted to make sure that you, our new West Valley neighbors,

had a list of classes available at UCLA Extension Woodland Hills right at your

fingertips!

Please take a look at these courses and see what sparks your imagination.

Whether you want to take the next step in your current career, move into a whole

new career, or just continue your journey of lifelong learning, our Warner Center

location offers you a whole new way to get there from here!

Wayne Smutz, PhDDean of Continuing Education & UCLA Extension

About UCLA Extension

UCLA Extension is one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive continuing higher education providers. Our courses feature UCLA-approved curriculum and are taught by experts in the field. We have locations throughout L.A., including in Westwood, Downtown Los Angeles, and Woodland Hills. We also offer convenient online courses.

Contact usUCLA Extension

10995 Le Conte Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90024

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

(800) 825-9971

Enroll OnlineVisit us at uclaextension.edu/wh

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Special Offer for Woodland Hills StudentsSave up to 15% when you enroll in courses at our Woodland Hills location by March 3 (use code WHSP17E*); save up to 10% on Spring Quarter classes thereafter (use code WHSP17*).*Offer only valid at Woodland Hills location. Early discount available at least 30 days before course start date. Discounts cannot be combined. Discount code is case sensitive.

Spring Quarter 2017 DatesEnrollment begins Feb. 6. Classes begin April 3.

LocationThe Warner Center Tower III

21650 Oxnard Street, Suite 200

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

The Warner Center is easily accessible by the Orange Line.

ParkingEnter from Owensmouth Ave. and follow signs for UCLA Extension parking. Please note that UCLA parking permits are not valid at this location. Parking is free after 5pm Monday-Thursday and all day on

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Daytime parking rates vary.

AmenitiesThe UCLA Extension Woodland Hills campus is located within walking distance to the Westfield Topanga mall and a wide variety of shops and

restaurants.

Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture ......................................... page 6

Arts, Design & Entertainment ......................... page 8

Business, Legal & Real Estate .......................... page 10

Computer Science & Engineering ............. page 14

Education ................................................................................... page 16

Health Sciences ................................................................. page 18

Humanities & Social Sciences ........................ page 20

Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA ..................................................................... page 22

Languages ................................................................................ page 25

Sciences & Math ................................................................ page 26

Writers’ Program .............................................................. page 30

Instructors ................................................................................ page 32

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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History of Environmental Arts: Part IIIThis course traces the architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts of the 19th century. Periods covered include French Empire, English Regency, Biedermeier, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Beaux Arts, the Chicago School, Art Nouveau, and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Instruction focuses on the built environment influenced by geographical location and the social, religious, economic, and political forces of history. Major monuments are discussed in terms of function, symbolism, methods of fabrication, style, use of color, ornament, and significance. Illustrated lectures, readings, and student projects develop an appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of the Western world. This course helps students understand the achievements of the past in order to more fully understand the present. X 427.8B History of Environmental Arts: Part II is recommended but not required. This course is equivalent to Cal Poly Pomona INA 563.

COURSE# ARCH X 427.8C | REG# 352699 | FEE: $799

INSTRUCTOR: Keri Sussman-Shurtliff

DATE/TIME: Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, April 6-June 22

Fundamentals of Interior ArchitectureThis course is an introduction to the process of commercial and residential interior design. Lectures and projects introduce students to design theory, principles of design, design vocabulary, design psychology, methods of programming, and the history of design in Los Angeles and Southern California. Students learn about the human element in design, sustainable design, the materials used in interior design, and the process of design as practiced in professional offices. Guest lecturers include some of L.A.’s most

distinguished architects and interior designers.

COURSE# ARCH X 427.8C | REG# 352737 | FEE: $635

INSTRUCTOR: Mark Lewison

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 7-10pm, April 5-June 21

ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Introduction to SketchUp for Landscape Architects (New Course)

This course is intended for students and practitioners of landscape architecture with little or no 3D drawing or SketchUp experience, who want to learn to create 3D models using SketchUp beginning with basics through 3D modeling. Students learn the various ways SketchUp can be used to design, analyze, and present information and projects.

COURSE# ARCH X 493.773 | REG# 352133 | FEE: $695

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Razo

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 9am-4pm, April 22-29

History of the Designed LandscapeThe Landscape Architecture Program’s history course comprises the study of the evolution of landscape design through Western civilization. Lectures cover the outstanding examples of landscape garden design and their relationships to art and architecture, as well as the philosophical, social, political, and historical forces that

influenced the designed environment. Instruction includes extensive visual materials.

COURSE# ARCH X 472.6A | REG# 352131 | FEE: $925

INSTRUCTOR: Paul Lewis

DATE/TIME: Thursday, 7-10pm, April 6-June 22

Enroll in courses online at uclaextension.edu/wh, by mail, in person at the UCLA Extension Administration Building, or by phone at (310) 825-9971.

Student artwork by Helaleh Behbahani.

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Watercolor WorkshopDesigned for beginners, this course introduces the techniques, materials, and vocabulary of watercolor painting. Projects include painting from still life, and exploring the fundamentals of shape, line, and color. Students learn about watercolor papers, brushes, and pigments, as well as practice basic wash techniques. Students will also experience plein air landscape painting.

COURSE# ART 855.51 | REG# 353307 | FEE: $250

INSTRUCTOR: Paul Arden

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10am-4pm, April 22-29

Photoshop ILearn to create, manipulate, and combine digital images. Develop a working knowledge of Photoshop’s features; use the program in 2D print, interactive, and web applications;

and learn importing and exporting features.

COURSE# DESMA X 481.11 | REG# 352966 | FEE: $780

INSTRUCTOR: Grace Magnus

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, 7-10pm, April 4-June 20

User Experience I: SurveyToday’s designers must envision compelling ways to facilitate rich interactive experiences. This course introduces the latest tools, techniques, and technologies used by leading agencies to develop world-class user experiences. Topics include conducting user research; developing user personas and scenarios; information architecture; system and user interface design; prototype creation; and usability testing and analysis. Students develop and present a single comprehensive project for their portfolio that includes usability research and design mockup.

COURSE# DESMA X 481.99AF | REG# 352347 | FEE: $755

INSTRUCTOR: Instructor to be announced

DATE/TIME: Monday, 6:30-10pm, April 3-May 22 & June 5-12

ARTS, DESIGN & ENTERTAINMENT

Pre-Production and Production for Film and TelevisionThis survey course presents an overview of the real-world aspects of producing as practiced in the various sectors of filmed entertainment from script development through pre-production and production. Topics include the producer’s interface with the writer, director, and other key personnel; pitching and selling ideas; script breakdown

and scheduling; budgeting and all the critical on-the-set issues facing the producer.

COURSE# FILM TV X 404 | REG# 352438 | FEE: $695

INSTRUCTOR: Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein


Acting Techniques: The FundamentalsIn this introduction to acting, learn fundamental performance techniques and exercises, including relaxation, concentration, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation, character tasks, and text analysis. You then apply these techniques by rehearsing and performing monologues and two-character scenes. In-class

partner work and weekly assignments are required.

COURSE# THEATER X 407.5 | REG# 352825 | FEE: $695

INSTRUCTOR: Miebaka Opuiyo-Yohannes

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, 7-10pm, April 4-June 20


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Intermediate Accounting Theory and PracticeThis is the first course in the three-course Intermediate Accounting sequence. X 120A covers the interpretation, use, processing, and presentation of accounting information and the preparation of principal accounting statements. Topics include an overview of the conceptual framework of accounting, valuation, recording, and presentation of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. Students are introduced to time value of money concepts, as well as, accounting for cash, receivables, and the first part of inventories.

COURSE# MGMT X 120A | REG# 353225 | FEE: $705


DATE/TIME: Monday, 6:30-9:30pm, April 3-June 19

Principles of AccountingThis course is the first in a two-course Principles of Accounting sequence and provides an introduction to accounting theory, principles, and practice. Instruction covers the uses, communication, and processing of accounting information, as well as the recording, analyzing, and summarizing of procedures used in preparing balance sheets and income statements. Additional topics include accounting for purchases and sales, receivables and payables, cash and inventories, plant and equipment, depreciation and natural resources, intangible assets, and payrolls. Sole proprietorships and

partnerships also are examined.



DATE/TIME: Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, April 4-June 6

BUSINESS, LEGAL & REAL ESTATE

Financial Statement AnalysisThis course is intended for financial and credit analysts, CPA or CFA candidates, investors, business managers, or individuals who are involved in equipment or real estate financing or leasing, or trade credit analysis. The course focuses on the mechanics of financial statement analysis including balance sheet and income statement analysis, ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, common size analysis, and trend analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on quality of earnings analysis. Students are expected to analyze and evaluate free cash flow generation, profitability, operating efficiency, and the impact of leverage on business risk and return on equity.

COURSE# MGMT X 432.3 | REG# 352928 | FEE: $705



Elements of Human Resources ManagementThis course provides an overview of and introduction to the basic human resources management (HRM) functions: employment, employee relations, training and develop-ment, compensation, benefits, and human resources information systems (HRIS). Topics include the various aspects of designing and structuring an HRM/personnel department, the history and future of HRM, the changing nature of work, the relationships of HRM functions, the current legal environment in which HRM operates, sources for obtaining

answers to most operational HRM problems, and an exploration of HRM as a career.

COURSE# MGMT X 450 | REG# 352088 | FEE: $715


DATE/TIME: Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, April 4-June 13Enroll in courses online at uclaextension.edu/wh, by mail, in person at the UCLA Extension Administration Building, or by phone at (310) 825-9971.

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Survey of Personal Financial PlanningThis course introduces students to the profession of personal financial planning, emphasizing the identification and quantification of financial objectives, and the interrelated facets of a wide range of technical personal financial planning material. The course is intended for individuals who wish to become practitioners in financial planning, those considering a career transition, and for professionals currently in the financial services industry seeking to advance their careers—bankers, insurance and security brokers, investment and financial advisors, real estate professionals, CPAs, trust officers, and attorneys.Topics include qualitative and quantitative methods used in the financial planning decision-making process. Additionally, the course covers principles of income taxation; investment analysis and procedure; insurance; employment benefit plans; estate planning; cash-flow management; ethics; strategies; and processes of

professional practice.




Basic Managerial FinanceThis course offers an introduction to some of the more important topics in Managerial Finance, with an emphasis on the methods and sources of financing for corporations. Topics include corporate financial analysis, financial planning procedures, present value and security valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure and approaches to raising capital. The course also covers securities markets, factors and models explaining security

returns, and the concept of market efficiency. Financial calculator is required.



DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 6:30-9:30pm, April 5-June 21

A Class of Beer: An Overview of the Craft Brewing RenaissanceExplore the history of brewing as well as the origin of the U.S. craft beer revolution, which has influenced beer-making worldwide and is still ongoing. From tasting and judging beer, to food pairings and sensory training, to brewing science, barrel-aging, and the business of beer—including starting and running a brewery; opening a beer bar, bottle shop or restaurant; distribution and marketing—this course is a primer on all things craft beer. It is designed as a well-rounded introduction for those students with little to

no knowledge of beer, how to get started in the business, or the brewing process.

COURSE# MGMT 878 | REG# 352478 | FEE: $575

INSTRUCTOR: Brent Meadows and Victor Chouchanian

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 1-4pm, April 15-May 20

Real Estate PracticeThis course covers the elements of day-to-day real estate sales and brokerage practices, emphasizing the selling process and the handling of a real estate transaction from listing to closing escrow. Topics include securing and qualifying listings and prospects, advertis-ing, financing, closing the sale, and expediting the escrow. Additionally, the course covers owning and operating a real estate business; managing salespeople and office personnel;

budgeting; and developing and maintaining effective community relations.


INSTRUCTOR: Tom Morehouse

DATE/TIME: Monday, 6-10pm, April 3-June 19

Social Media MarketingSocial networking sites contain millions of user profiles. This course looks at the new channels of marketing, advertising, and communication that make up social media and the Web, exploring how these tools fit into a company’s traditional integrated marketing strategy. Students explore current examples and future opportunities of how marketing professionals embrace online social networks, user-generated content and content sharing, blogs, and Twitter, to create brand awareness and buzz. Learn practical tips and techniques as well as see the bigger picture to help successfully leverage social media

marketing for your own environment and purpose.

COURSE# MGMT X 460.398A | REG# 352004 | FEE: $715



Business Fundamentals for the Executive AssistantAn effective senior-level assistant must be grounded in business basics to well represent either a for-profit, nonprofit, or a government agency leader. This course teaches key elements in the value creation chain from customers/clients to organization leadership including typical organizational structures, marketing directions/strategies, the forecasting/budgeting processes, customer relationship management, accounting/finance roles, reading financial statements and control reports, problem-solving, key external stakeholders, roles of regulators, and much more. Learning objectives include a roadmap for understanding the specific employer organization, the executive’s role/

responsibilities, and likely support to be required from the assistant.


INSTRUCTOR: Harriet Cohen and Steve Keleman



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Fundamentals of Project ManagementThis course integrates project management theory with practical approaches to establish a fundamental knowledge base to use in a contemporary dynamic business environment. Instruction explores project management concepts from planning and selection through all aspects of the project life cycle. Students gain practical techniques to organize and control non-routine activities in order to properly manage and schedule quality, budget, and performance objectives.


INSTRUCTOR: Artin Mgrtichian


Managing Project QualityProject managers and team members must manage project and product quality to meet customer requirements and project objectives. This course discusses when and how to use a variety of quantitative tools for planning, assuring, and controlling quality. The techniques presented align to international standards, Six Sigma methods, and the philosophies of Deming, Juran, Crosby, et al.




Introduction to SQLStructured Query Language (SQL) is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard computer language for accessing and manipulating database systems. SQL works with such database programs as Microsoft Access and SQL Server, DB2, Informix, Oracle, and Sybase. Designed for individuals with little or no SQL experience, this hands-on course covers SQL syntax. Instruction presents an overview of SQL and how to use SQL statements to retrieve and update data in a database.

COURSE# COM SCI X 414.61 | REG# 353733 | FEE: $950



COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Full Stack Web Development Coding Boot CampThis 24-week course is designed to provide rigorous, fast-paced, hands-on training in theory and application of full stack web development. It will provide skills that are required to build and implement dynamic end-to-end web applications. The course covers computer science fundamentals, design patterns and algorithms, followed by a deep dive into the basics of coding and data structure. The full stack web development curriculum covers browser-based technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, server-side development Node.js, and the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), MongoDB, and deployment tools using Heroku and Git. The fullstack flex course combines informative lectures with individual and collaborative team exercises. Students will work independently and in groups, in the classroom and at home. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to work as fullstack developer, frontend web developer, backend web developer, web designer, PHP application developer, LAMP

developer among others.

COURSE# COM SCI 900.001 | REG# 353155 | FEE: $9,500


DATE/TIME: Monday, 10am-3pm, April 3-May 22; June 5-19

Tuesday, 10am-3pm, April 4-June 20

Wednesday, 10am-3pm, April 5-June 21

Thursday, 10am-3pm, April 6

Friday, 10am-3pm, April 7-June 23


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Preparation for the GMATThis course provides thorough instruction in each of the six parts of the GMAT, including analytical writing, reading comprehension, sentence correction, critical reasoning, problem solving, and data sufficiency. Topics include error recognition in sentences (poor diction, verbosity, and faulty grammar); logical reasoning; data interpretation; and reading comprehension. Includes a segment on writing the personal statement for business school admission, complimentary one-time editing service for your statement, full-length GMAT diagnostic exam taken in a timed environment, and three hour-long optional pre-class meetings for individualized review.

COURSE# EDUC 740.2M | REG# 352789 | FEE: $799

INSTRUCTOR: Bruce Hanson

DATE/TIME: Monday, Wednesday, 7-10pm, April 10-May 24

Preparation for the GREThis 45-hour course includes in-depth modules on the verbal, quantitative, and the analytical writing sections. An extensive math review ensures familiarity with the mathe-matical principles necessary for success on the test. Diagnostic testing helps the student determine his/her level of preparedness. Includes a segment on writing the personal statement for graduate school admission, complimentary one-time editing service for your statement, and an hour long question session is scheduled from 6:00pm-7:00pm

three times during the course for individualized review with the instructor.

COURSE# EDUC 740.5G | REG# 352795 | FEE: $799

INSTRUCTOR: William Ackerman

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, Thursday, 7-10pm, April 18-June 1

EDUCATION

Methods of Teaching ESLThis practical introduction to the field teaches techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to English as second language speakers. Candi-dates learn to assess learner demands and understand the roles played by instructors of second language learners. A task-focused curriculum and instruction is emphasized. The course also teaches candidates to formulate lesson plans, including writing objectives, employing teaching strategies, selecting classroom materials, and designing assessment

for English learners at all levels.

COURSE# EDUC X 425.01 | REG# 352767 | FEE: $698

INSTRUCTOR: Viktorija Lejko-Lacan

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 9am-2pm, April 15; April 29; May 13; May 20


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Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Move Toward ChangeMany individuals find that making a change in their lives can be a daunting task. Ambivalence and uncertainty get in the way of the best of intentions to change dysfunctional behaviors. This workshop will provide participants with the essential theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of Motivational Interviewing and the current techniques used in order to help people move towards change. Participants will gain familiarity with the opening strategies designed to elicit change talk from individuals who are early in the ”Stages of Change.” This workshop includes introductory concepts with content applicable to clinicians and health care providers who have a wide range of backgrounds and experience. Working effectively with ambivalent individuals moving toward change will be reviewed and demonstrated with visual media, interactive exercises, group discussions and questions, and coding of a Motivational Interviewing session.

COURSE# PSYCH 808.5 | REG# 352243 | FEE: $160

INSTRUCTOR: Ahndrea Weiner

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 9am-4:30pm, May 6

Calling the Shots: An Overview of the Latest U.S. Immunization Guidelines (New Course)

Need to get vaccines? Curious about immunization safety? Learn the facts from a certified public health physician. This seminar reviews the national vaccination guidelines devised by the ACIP and CDC for children, adults, and senior citizens. We’ll discuss the diseases prevented, the risks and benefits of vaccines, and the rationale behind the current immunization schedule. Participants will leave with a better

understanding of the role of vaccinations in preserving personal and public health.

COURSE# HLT POL 801 | REG# 352764 | FEE: $65

INSTRUCTOR: Claudia Mikail

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 1-4pm, April 26

HEALTH SCIENCES

Healthy Immigrants, Healthy Citizens: An Overview of the U.S.C.I.S. Immigration Physical (New Course)

Applying for a U.S. green card or citizenship? Learn about immigrant health policies from a designated USCIS Civil Surgeon. This seminar reviews the steps required to complete the medical portion of the USCIS immigration physical. We’ll discuss the components of the physical exam, what the doctor looks for and tests for and why, and the structure of the I-693 form. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the role of the

immigration physical in preserving prospective citizens’ and the nation’s health.

COURSE# HLT POL 802 | REG# 352769 | FEE: $65

INSTRUCTOR: Claudia Mikail

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 1-4pm, June 14


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Principles of Economics: MicroeconomicsAn introduction to the principles of economic analysis, economic institutions, and issues of economic policy, this course emphasizes allocation of resources and distribution of income through the price system. Instruction covers the behavior of firms and individuals and their interactions in the marketplace, gains from trade, and the determination of prices. Different market structures are examined, including perfect and imperfect competition and monopoly. Issues addressed include: Do markets allocate resources efficiently? Under what conditions is government intervention justified and what are the potential benefits? Basic concepts and analytical tools studied are applied to current events and policy issues whenever possible.

COURSE# ECON XL 1 | REG# 353316 | FEE: $688


DATE/TIME: Monday, 7-10pm, April 3-May 22 & June 5-19

Abnormal PsychologyThis introductory course provides an overview of the academic discipline of abnormal psychology. Study the dynamics and prevention of abnormal behavior, including neuroses, psychoses, character disorders, psychosomatic reactions, and other

abnormal personality patterns.

COURSE# PSYCH XL 127A | REG# 352660 | FEE: $685



HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Introductory PsychologyThis introductory course provides an overview of the vast and fascinating field of psychology. General introduction includes topics in cognitive, experimental, personality, developmental, social, and clinical psychology; six hours of

psychological research required.

COURSE# PSYCH XL 102 | REG# 352642 | FEE: $685




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An Introduction to the Religious Traditions of IndiaMost people generally associate Hinduism with India. However, many do not realize that Buddhism was also founded there. This course treats the major tenets of these two greatest religions but also two of India’s lesser-known, influential faiths, Jainism and Sikhism. In addition, religions which came to South Asia from abroad—Islam, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Christianity—are also discussed in the context of their relationship to and interactions with India’s major religious traditions. Suggested book: Religion in India: A Historical Introduction. Two optional field trips are planned, to which guests may attend: a visit to a Hindu temple, and a prix fixe luncheon at an upscale Indian restaurant.

COURSE# GENINT 741.310 | REG# 351927 | FEE: $135

INSTRUCTOR: Carlo Coppola

DATE/TIME: Thursday, 10am-12pm, April 6-May 25

Climate Change and Renewable Energy: Where Are We and Where Do We Go From Here?Global warming, climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation are much on people’s minds these days, and for good reason. How society deals with these issues in the near term will have profound consequences for the world we leave to our grandchildren and future generations. This presentation discusses what climate change and global warming are, how we know the globe is warming, how we know we are causing it, and the fact that we are already beginning to see strong effects of climate change. Strategies for mitigating the worst effects of global warming are discussed, including switching from fossil fuels to renewable electricity and an all-electric transportation sector. We still have a chance to limit the increase in average global surface temperature to about 2 degrees Celsius if we get serious about deploying

strategies that are already within our reach.


INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Flood

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10am-12pm, April 15

LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) AT UCLA

The Art and Architecture of Ancient GreeceThe origins of the word art and our understanding of Western art can be traced back to Ancient Greece. This course gives an overview of the developments of those standards that led to some of the most recognizable works of art and architecture. Beginning with the origins of the Greek city-states and the emergence of Geometric art circa 900 BCE, we trace the development of the human form in sculpture, pottery and temple structures through the Archaic period, to their full development in the Classical Period and witness the changes in art caused by the arrival of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Era. In dealing with this evolution, we also explore the development of Greek civilization and the concept of Humanism with its resulting philosophy,

mythology and government.


INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Zoraster

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 1-3pm, April 5-May 10

Brain Science: How to Get the Best Night’s SleepResearch is pouring in that sleep is absolutely critical for our mental and physical health in ways we never imagined. Lack of efficient sleep is now being linked to conditions from diabetes to Alzheimer’s, and from weight gain to day-to-day performance. Getting better sleep can have a dramatic impact on our mood, our relationships, and our well-being. We cover the latest, key strategies that improve all aspects of sleep, from falling

asleep to staying asleep—all based on the latest brain science.



DATE/TIME: Thursday, 1-3pm, April 20

Pre-code Movies and Prohibition: An IntroductionThe year 1929 was a pivotal year for the U.S: The Roaring Twenties came to a crashing end with the onset of the Great Depression. Prohibition was still in effect, and in Hollywood, ”talking pictures” came into vogue. This course looks at films made during the other golden period, namely 1929-1934, when criminal activities, adultery, alcohol consumption, prostitution, pre-marital sex, and other behaviors were openly depicted in film, often without consequences. By 1934, the Motion Picture Production Code (Hays Code), implemented in 1930, was finally enforced, which dramatically changed the content of U.S. motion pictures, putting an end to the depiction of behavior considered unethical and immoral. That year also saw the end of Prohibition. Films include The Public Enemy (1931), Three on a Match (1932), Trouble in Paradise (1932), and Baby Face (1933). See Jimmy Cagney, Barbara Stanwyck, Ann Dvorak, Miriam Hopkins, and others

defying the standards of the day.


INSTRUCTOR: Maria Siciliano

DATE/TIME: Thursday, 1-3:30pm, April 6-May 4


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The Blues: How Three-Chords Became Rock & RollRock & roll exists because of the blues. The genre that began with songs sung by slaves on southern plantations became gospel music, the acoustic blues of the Mississippi Delta, the electrified sounds of Chicago, and the rhythm and blues associated with Memphis. When a white audience discovered this black music form in the 50s, rock & roll was born, creating careers for artists like Aretha Franklin, The Drifters, and a guy named Elvis. The blues inspired rock groups on both sides of the ocean, the soulful sounds of Motown and Philadelphia, and hip hop/rap music. This class explores this evolution to rock & roll, which produced social change and technological advancement worldwide. Historic recordings are presented, including the Georgia Sea Island Singers recorded by Alan Lomax, Delta blues artists, Chicago blues, and Memphis R&B.


INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Muson

DATE/TIME: Monday, 1-3pm, April 3-May 22

Yiddish Phrases for EverybodyYiddish phrases have been used and continue to be used by Americans in daily life. Because Yiddish evolved from diverse sources and multiple languages, it is uniquely expressive, warm, and quite often amusing. This course explores numerous phrases

and their translations into English.


INSTRUCTOR: Marganit Lish

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, 10am-12pm, May 23

The Worlds of ComedyThere are survey courses in art, history, art history, and (this is true) history of art history. Isn’t it time for one of the most vibrant and popular of the arts to be taken seriously? (Here you say, ”yes.”) This course has the temerity to claim comedy is an art form, then try to prove it by looking at what it is and how it works—the history, mythology, anthropology, biology, psychology, philosophy, and even theology of comedy. Examples are drawn from comedy’s most expert practitioners, including Chaplin, Keaton, Groucho, Woody, Sellers, Pryor, Martin, Ferrell, Python, Colbert, C.K., Stiller, Silverman and Schumer. David also draws from his background in comedy to show how professional humor is constructed.


INSTRUCTOR: David Misch

DATE/TIME: Thursday, 12:30-2:30pm, May 11-25

Elementary SpanishThis course begins a program of three courses (XL 1, XL 2, XL 3) covering first year college-level Spanish. Using a communicative integrated skills approach, the program simultaneously develops speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Reading and writing activities provide opportunities to practice key grammatical structures, acquire vocabulary, and develop cultural insights. Instruction emphasizes the present tense of regular and major irregular verbs and the building of a basic conversational vocabulary. Conducted entirely in Spanish; no previous knowledge of Spanish required. Not open to students who have learned, from whatever source, enough Spanish to qualify for more advanced courses. Academic credit not available to native speakers.

COURSE# SPAN XL 1 | REG# 352807 | FEE: $688

INSTRUCTOR: Eilene Powell

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 6-9pm, April 5-June 21

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Introduction to Statistical ReasoningThis course provides an introduction to statistical thinking and understanding, including strengths and limitations of basic experimental designs, graphical and numerical summaries of data, inference, and regression as descriptive tool. Not open for credit to students with credit for Economics 40.Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Life or Physical Sciences.

COURSE# STATS XL 10 | REG# 352275 | FEE: $975



Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and MetabolismThis course covers structure of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; enzyme catalysis and principles of metabolism, including glycolysis, citric acid cycle; and oxidative phosphorylation.

COURSE# CHEM XL 153A | REG# 352249 | FEE: $925



Atomic and Molecular Structure, Equilibria, Acids, and BasesThis course provides an introduction to physical and general chemistry principles; atomic structure based on quantum mechanics; atomic properties; trends in the periodic table; chemical bonding (Lewis structures, VSEPR theory, hybridization, and molecular orbital theory); gaseous and aqueous equilibria; properties of

inorganic and organic acids, bases, and buffers; and titrations.

COURSE# CHEM XL 14A | REG# 352224 | FEE: $925


DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 6:30-10pm, April 5-June 21

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Brain Made Simple: Neuroscience for the 21st CenturyGeneral overview and introduction to the most exciting and fundamental topics encompassing the field of neuroscience. This course examines the basic physiology of the brain and nervous system and the revolutionary developments now affecting our understanding of the brain.

COURSE# NEUROSC XL 10 | REG# 353207 | FEE: $925


DATE/TIME: Monday, 6:30-9:45pm, April 3-June 19

Introduction to Molecular BiologyAn introduction to the basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology. Instruction examines the physical-chemical properties of biological macromolecules, the mechanisms of information storage in DNA, and the steps involved in expression of this information. Lab techniques and the interpretation of data are emphasized.

COURSE# LIFESCI XL 3 | REG# 353116 | FEE: $925


DATE/TIME: Tuesday, Thursday, 7-9:30pm, April 4-June 6

Differential and Integral CalculusThis course covers differential calculus and applications and the introduction to integration.

COURSE# MATH XL 31A | REG# 352257 | FEE: $925

INSTRUCTOR: Nathan Agassi


GeneticsThis course covers the principles of Mendelian inheritance and the chromosomal basis of heredity in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, recombination, biochemical genetics, mutation, DNA, the genetic code, gene regulation, and gene distribution in populations.



DATE/TIME: Monday, Wednesday, 6:30-9pm, April 3-June 12


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PrecalculusThis course covers function concept; linear and polynomial functions and their graphs; applications to optimization; inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and trigonometric functions.

COURSE# MATH XL 1 | REG# 352255 | FEE: $925

INSTRUCTOR: Esmaail Nikjeh

DATE/TIME: Monday, Wednesday, 7-9:30pm, April 3-June 12

Microbiology for NonmajorsNot open for credit to students with credit for course 101. Designed for nonscience students; introduction to biology of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae, fungi), their significance as model systems for understanding fundamental cellular

processes, and their role in human affairs.

COURSE# MIMG XL 6 | REG# 353136 | FEE: $925

INSTRUCTOR: Rishab Gupta


Cells, Tissues, and OrgansThis course introduces the basic principles of cell structure, organization of cells into tissues and organs, and principles of organ systems.



DATE/TIME: Monday, Wednesday, 6:30-9pm, April 3-June 7

Principles of Sustainability I: IntroductionThis introductory survey lays the foundation for the study of global sustainability. With universal principles as a broad framework, the course provides a basic under-standing of environmental systems and the interrelationship and effect of humans upon the environment. Topics include a historical overview of sustainability and the current problems and issues, an overview of earth’s physical and biological systems and the impact of environmental issues like climate change on these systems, an examination of environmental and urban issues and strategies, and tools to investigate and analyze sustainable environmental practices.

COURSE# ENVIRON X 400 | REG# 352601 | FEE: $695

INSTRUCTOR: Nurit Katz


Caring for Your Dog or Cat: A Pet Care SeminarWhether you are a current pet owner or considering becoming a pet owner, this veterinarian led and instructed seminar will provide important information regarding how to achieve and maintain the health of your pet. This course also is ideal for those currently working with animals or considering a career with animals such as groomers, trainers or those working in shelters, kennels or pet shops.

COURSE# VETMED 700 | REG# 352303 | FEE: $125

INSTRUCTOR: Patrick Mahaney

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 9am-4pm, April 8


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Writing the First Screenplay IThe first in a four-part sequence designed to take you through the full process of writing a feature film screenplay, this course grounds you in the key craft elements of story structure, plot, scene development, character, theme, genre, and dialogue, and shows you how they work together to grip an audience’s emotions. You learn how to create and evaluate story ideas; explore how characters’ inner wants and immediate goals shape and drive a screenplay’s action; see what constitutes compelling plots and subplots; and learn how to construct a scene. Throughout the course, you complete a series of exercises which serve as the basis for your script outline, a prose description of your screenplay. The course goal is to learn how to write effective, compelling scenes and to create a four-to-five-page outline that clearly delineates your script’s beginning, middle, and end. The ability to write an effective outline is a critical skill for the professional screenwriter, serves as the basis for most pitches, and is required for admission into X 440B Writing the First Screenplay II.

COURSE# FILM TV X 440A | REG# 353014 | FEE: $555

INSTRUCTOR: Warren Lewis

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10am-1pm, April 15-June 17

WRITERS’ PROGRAM

The Power of Emotional Structure in Film and Television DramaWe are all familiar with the motion picture or TV drama whose plot falls nicely into place like pieces of a puzzle, logical in every way, yet unmoving; its meaning unexpressed; its promise unfulfilled. Why does this happen? Clearly, understanding plot is not the same as understanding writing. And cinema makes demands on the screenwriter that are uniquely challenging and go far beyond the simplicity of a ”beginning, middle, and end.” Big screen or small, these creative problems can be as hard to pin down as they are to solve, and always reside in the story simmering beneath the plot. This is what Emmy Award-winning instructor Peter Dunne calls ”Emotional Structure,” and without it a script can feel empty and superficial, and fail to convey the essence of what is trying to be said. This workshop covers the key craft issues of plot, story, characters, and theme, with a concentration on the emotional current beneath the plot as the connective tissue and driving force of your ideas. The course goal is to clearly define, develop, and articulate your story’s dramatic depth, and to map its structure as you write your script’s

outline.

COURSE# FILM TV X 430.72A | REG# 353143 | FEE: $555

INSTRUCTOR: Peter Dunne

DATE/TIME: Monday, 7-10pm, April 3-June 19

Novel Writing I: Introduction to Novel WritingThat novel is inside you waiting to emerge, but knowing how and where to start can be daunting. This course provides you with weekly assignments, group interaction, and instructor feedback to help you explore various methods of writing your first novel while learning the key craft points of plot, structure, characterization, point-of-view, sense of place, and voice. The goal is to complete the first chapter of your novel by establishing an intimacy with your characters as you artfully shape their journey, and to develop an overall concept to guide you through your story. Required for students considering the long-fiction sequence.

COURSE# ENGL X 462.71 | REG# 353156 | FEE: $699

INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Lieberman Doctor

DATE/TIME: Thursday, 10am-1pm, April 6-June 8Enroll in courses online at uclaextension.edu/wh, by mail, in person at the UCLA Extension Administration Building, or by phone at (310) 825-9971.

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Paul Lewis, BSLA, LEED AP, landscape architect (CA 3620). Mr. Lewis received a City of Los Angeles Commendation for his work on the CSUN Sculpture Garden. He has a BS in Landscape Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, an allied affiliate member of the American Institute of Architects, and a member of the United States Green Building Council.

Warren Lewis, MFA, screenwriter/pro-ducer and WGA member who wrote Black Rain, directed by Ridley Scott, and The 13th Warrior, starring Antonio Banderas. Mr. Lewis wrote, produced, and directed the documentary, Coming to Light. He has also sold and developed both features and pilots for Warner Bros., FOX, Paramount, Ensemble Entertainment, and Sony Pictures, among many others.

Mark Lewison, MS, Interior Design, University of Massachusetts. Mr. Lewison has been principal of Mark Lewison De-sign for more than 25 years and who has completed custom residential projects throughout the United States and Carib-bean. In addition to his design practice and teaching, Mr. Lewison also designs and markets interior design-centered software (apps) to both professional designers and end-user clients for smart devices.

Lisa Lieberman Doctor, author of the novel The Deflowering of Rhona Lip-shitz. Also a screenwriter, Ms. Lieberman Doctor was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award and Writers Guild Award and was a motion picture development executive at such studios as Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Tristar Pictures. She also teaches fiction and character workshops at the Esalen Institute.

Marganit Lish, CSLA; Life Teaching Credential, CSUN; MAT in Education, University of Judaism.

Grace Magnus, graphic designer whose clients include marketing agencies, small businesses, and artists. She holds a particular interest in the intersection of art and technology, exploring the merge of hand crafting with digital tools in her work and design practice.

Patrick Mahaney, VMD, CVA, veterinar-ian and certified veterinary acupunc-turist, California Pet Acupuncture and Wellness, Inc.; Veterinary Cancer Group in Culver City, CA; and City of Angeles Veterinary Specialty Center.

Brent Meadows, master brewer, San Fernando Brewing Co.

Claudia Mikail, MD, MPH; Princeton, Columbia, and UCLA alum; author, Public Health Genomics: The Essen-tials; diplomate of the American Board of Preventive Medicine; member of the American College of Medical Genetics; clinician in private practice; medical school admissions consultant.

David Misch, playwright, songwriter, blogger, and recovered stand-up comic. He has been writing, producing, and directing comedy for more than 40 years, including Mork & Mindy, the Emmy-nominated adult animated series Duckman, Saturday Night Live, and a wide variety of film and television projects.

Tom Morehouse, CRB, e-PRO, MBA broker/co-owner, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

Andrew Muson, The Julliard School of Music; Music and Marketing Consultant.

Esmaail Nikjeh, MS

Miebaka Opuiyo-Yohannes, actor and writer whose background includes vari-ous performances in film, television, and theater. His credits include acting roles in the films South Bronx Heroes and Spike Lee’s The 25th Hour, along with numerous stage performances.

Eilene Powell, PhD, Hispanic Languages and Literature, UCLA

William Ackerman, MFA, educational consultant

Nathan Agassi, PhD in Physics, MS in Mathematics

Paul Arden, MFA, UCLA; art instructor for more than 15 years whose work has been exhibited at Bedlam Gallery, La-La Land, and La Luz de Jesus. Mr. Arden’s paintings were featured in the Focus Features film The Shape of Things, and he was a supporting co-author of The Odyssey of Jan Stussy in Black and White, written by UCLA art history professor Albert Boime.

Victor Chouchanian, president, San Fernando Brewing Co.

Harriet Cohen, MEd, president, Training Solutions

Carlo Coppola, PhD in Comparative Literature, University of Chicago

Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein, president of Noble House Entertainment, Inc., where she serves as executive produc-er, producer, writer, and director for development. Ms. Cutler-Rubenstein produced and co-wrote the short doc-umentary, Not Afraid to Laugh, which was nominated for a Peabody Award, and executive produced The Substitute starring Tom Berenger and Ernie Hud-son. She has also written five books on screenwriting.

Peter Dunne, writer; Emmy- and Pea-body Award-winning producer; WGA and PGA member whose producing/writing credits include the dramas CSI, JAG, That’s Life, Melrose Place, Nowhere Man, Savannah, and the miniseries, Sybil. He is the author of Emotional Structure: Creating the Story Beneath the Plot (Quill Driver Press, 2006) and contribut-ing writer to Quality TV: Contemporary American Television and Beyond (I.B. Taurus, London).

Thomas Flood, PhD, emeritus professor of Environmental Studies and Chemistry at USC

Rishab Gupta, PhD

Bruce Hanson, BA, MBA; admissions consultant specializing in GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT prep.

Nurit Katz, MBA, MPP, chief sustainability officer and executive officer, Facilities Management, UCLA

Steve Keleman, EdD, performance improvement, Keleman & Associates

Viktorija Lejko-Lacan, MA, lecturer, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, UCLA; language and language development instructor.

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Laura Razo, BSLA, MLA, project man-ager/landscape designer, has more than 13 years of professional experience as a landscape designer and project man-ager. Ms. Razo has worked on parks, schools, playgrounds, urban spaces, sports fields, streetscapes, nature trails, and Caltrans projects. She received her BS in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) from Cal Poly, Pomona, and received her MLA in 2015. She is presently working on her master’s in Regenerative Studies.

Maria Siciliano, MPA, Harvard University; MS in Gerontology, USC; principal and founder, Gerontology in Action.

Keri Sussman-Shurtliff, MA, Dominican University of California. Ms. Sussman- Shurtliff’s master’s work in Humanities with an emphasis in Art History focused on Christian Iconography found in missionary architecture on the island of Hawai’i. She has taught the history of architecture and interior design, art history, and humanities courses at various colleges in the Los Angeles area.

Ahndrea Weiner, MS, LMFT, clinical director, Matrix Institute on Addictions

Katherine Zoraster, MA, adjunct professor of Art History at Moorpark College, CSU Northridge, and the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts

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