This seminar will explore the career paths open to user experience designers

Explore visual tools to help create a shared language when discussing business models and strategy.

This course is part of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science (HSSEAS) Master of Science in Engineering Online (MSOL) program.  It is available only to students pre-approved by HSSEAS.  For more information visit msol.ucla.edu.

An introduction to reading and analyzing construction blueprints including a review of the necessary mathematics, symbols, and drawn line interpretations.  

This course presents the software programs used to manage and control construction projects, specifically MS Project.

Examine all facets of the project management tools on a jobsite and the expected roles of the site management team. NOTE: The enrollment deadline for this course is 11:59 pm PT on Sunday before the quarter begins.

An introduction to structural analysis with a focus on the classification of structural elements and analysis of statically determinate trusses, beams, and frames.   

This course provides hands-on experience to build realistic general construction costs using RSMeans®. Topics include the preparation of quantity surveys (take-offs) and the development of material, labor, and equipment costs, including pricing of contractor and subcontractor work from actual working drawings and specifications.

Learn the common construction law errors, basic contract, and real estate principles in the construction context, contractor licensing, and bidding.

This course studies texts from Latin America (Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia) about the discovery of the New World, European conquest and the efforts to free Latin America from colonial imposition. The African texts studied (Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya) include stories that protest colonization, call for independence and celebrate African pride.     

An in-depth study of the current systems and techniques applied in construction planning, scheduling, control, and delay impact analysis.  

Study construction materials, equipment, methods, and regulatory influences including technology of basic building materials, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing and electrical and mechanical systems.  

This webinar deconstructs the complexities of the problem-solving process, and shows in a simple language how anyone can defeat challenges using collaborative design thinking methods.

Learn the basic principles and responsibilities of the construction management team and general contractor for commercial, civil and residential construction projects.    

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

California native landscapes are adapted to our climate, and provide habitat to many California native bees, birds, and mammals. Using native plants in a landscape can make a garden more resilient and drought tolerant.

This course focuses on plants appropriate for use in Southern California. Students learn plant names, both common and scientific, cultural requirements and proper placement within the landscape. The class uses local botanical gardens and nurseries to introduce students to over 150 plants.

This class covers both biological and non-chemical methods of insect control, andintegrated pest managemen (IPM).

Teaching and using gardening Practices that are sustainable, this course covers composting, irrigation, water harvesting, as well as weekend field trips to LA's sustainable gardens.

A practical introduction to the basics of maintaining a home garden.