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Course Description

As irrigation technology becomes more advanced, and water becomes scarcer, appropriate water application for plants is critical. Students learn how to design and prepare a residential irrigation plan. Instruction covers foundation in hydraulic design; efficient drip line layout; appropriate use of backflow prevention devices; water conservation methods and applications; and available new technologies, such as weather station ET-based controllers and the application of design principles to comply with the State of California AB-1881 Water Model Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

Course Outline

Students are introduced to various irrigation components, hydraulic concepts, irrigation design techniques and scheduling approaches.

Notes

Contact:
Melissa McDonald
(310) 825-9414
mmcdonald@unex.ucla.edu

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of plants and their water requirements is recommended.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Introduction to Irrigation Practices
Section Schedule
Jun 25, 2024 to Sep 03, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 25, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jul 02, 2024 to Jul 09, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jul 16, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jul 23, 2024 to Jul 30, 2024
Type
Off-Site
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Aug 10, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Aug 13, 2024 to Aug 27, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 03, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • UCLA
  • UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $670.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 02, 2024 to Sep 02, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Field trip on Aug. 10 is located at the Court of Sciences on UCLA campus.
Course format is a combination of live-on and in-person class meetings. 
Elective course in Horticulture and Gardening Certificate.
No required textbooks. Internet Access Required.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Compass, Engineer's scale, Orbit Saturn Gear Drive 15-ft-25ft Gear Drive Rotor or comparable,  Adjustable or Fixed Spray Head, Rain Bird 1-in Plastic Electric Inline Irrigation Valve, Rain Bird 1800 Professional 8-ft-15ft Pop-Up Spray Head Sprinkler
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