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Introduction to Writing Poetry (Online) (X 450.6) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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University of California, Los Angeles Extension |
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What is a poem and how does it differ from prose? What sources can you, the beginning poet, look to for ideas and inspiration? How can you encourage a raw unfinished poem to become a thing of consummate power and beauty? This course presents a series of enjoyable and illuminating exercises to expand the imagination and introduce the complex issues of craft and revision in an accessible way. Students develop critical and rewriting skills, write a number of poems, and learn about the poetry resources that are available online. For those who have never written as well as those with some experience who seek new direction and feedback. |
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Introductory Biochemistry (X105) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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An introduction to the basic chemistry and overall structure of the most important biological macromolecules, the course studies enzyme catalysis, cellular architecture, and intermediary metabolism (carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, and nucleotides), including special processes such as photosynthesis, biological oxidation, and energy production. It also considers biochemical genetics, the mechanism of protein synthesis, and ways in which biological systems react to their environment and regulate their own internal activities.
Students and professionals in allied medical fields, biotechnology, dietetics, enology, forensic science, industrial/pharmeceutical purification, and others desiring a broad basic understanding of the fundamentals of this science will benefit from the course. |
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Introductory Biology with Lab (X19) |
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Science General |
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C |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This course provides a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts in cellular, molecular, and developmental biology at the level normally covered in a one-semester lower-division college course. It is designed as an introduction for professionals in other disciplines considering a career change to biological sciences or for anyone interested in understanding basic biology, and as a refresher course for people with some previous background.
The lab component of the course consists of "home wet lab" biology experiments designed by the instructor and exercises in two CD-ROMs.
Supervised final examination. |
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Introductory Chemistry (X16) |
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Science General |
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C |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This course offers an introduction to basic principles in chemistry and demonstrates the role chemistry plays in various aspects of our everyday lives. Prerequisite: Although a background in chemistry is not necessary, students are required to have a basic knowledge of math, including algebra. Supervised final examination. |
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Introductory Composition (X2A) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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C |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This course teaches you to write college-level essays by acquainting you with each step in the writing process and providing practice in writing descriptive, narrative, and various forms of expository writing (comparison/contrast, argument, etc.). Reading assignments provide you with subject matter for your essays and models of effective style. Supervised final examination. |
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Introductory Organic Chemistry (X18) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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Designed for non-chemistry majors who want to gain an understanding of the theories as well as some applications of organic chemistry, the course begins with bonding and isomerism, then moves into a detailed discussion of the molecular structures and properties of various classes of organic compounds. Following a brief discussion of spectroscopy and structure determination methods, the course concludes by examining the role of organic compounds in our everyday living and in nature. Topics in this area include synthetic polymers, lipids and detergents, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, and proteins. Supervised final examination. |
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Introductory Organic Chemistry (X18) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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Designed for non-chemistry majors who want an understanding of the theories as well as some applications of organic chemistry, this course examines the compounds that comprise most of the mass in living things. You begin with an introduction to covalent bonding and isomerism, then then move into a detailed discussion of the molecular structures and properties of various classes of organic compounds. You also cover biologically important compounds including lipids and detergents, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. And finally, after a discussion of the various reactions of organic compounds and ways that new compounds are synthesized, you examine the role that organic compounds play in nature, as well as their industrial applications in modern life. |
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Investment Portfolio Management (X431.2) |
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Finance |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This course offers a comprehensive review of the principles of investment portfolio management. It reviews traditional approaches as well as more quantitative techniques. Financial theory has become increasingly mathematical and inherently assumes rational behavior. In the course, you take what you can learn from basic quantitative theory and combine it with observation of human behavior in order to gain insight into management of a portfolio of financial assets. The course addresses the needs and risk tolerance of different types of investors as well as individuals. |
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Irish Culture Today: Contemporary Irish Fiction, Film, Theater, and Music (X140.4) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This course is an introduction to contemporary Irish poetry, music, theater, film, and fiction. It examines contemporary Irish artists and their awareness of ancient artistic tradition and impulse, which they often blend with postmodern strategies and insights to create a truly unique and fascinating body of literature and arts. Supervised final examination. Students are required to rent and view four movies: Some Mother's Son, My Left Foot, The Field, and The Crying Game. |
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Irish Culture Today: Contemporary Irish Fiction, Film, Theater, and Music (X140.4) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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This course is an introduction to contemporary Irish poetry, music, theater, film, and fiction. It examines contemporary Irish artists and their awareness of ancient artistic tradition and impulse, which they often blend with postmodern strategies and insights to create a truly unique and fascinating body of literature and arts. Supervised final examination. Students are required to rent and view four movies: Some Mother's Son, My Left Foot, The Field, and The Crying Game. |
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Java Programming 2 (034IDC104) |
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Computer Science |
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University of California, Davis Extension |
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Earlier courses in the Java programming sequence provided an overview so you could begin programming in Java. This course extends what you learned in introductory courses by providing details of important aspects of Java programming. You will receive hands-on training in these topics related to developing applications in Java:
- system functions
- Java threads
- I/O stream
- Java networking
- applet issues
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- Java security
- portability issues.
Those participating in this course will have an opportunity to learn the elements essential to developing robust applications in the Java programming environment. |
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Java Programming I (033IDC101) |
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Computer Science |
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University of California, Davis Extension |
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Java is quickly becoming the de facto programming language for the World Wide Web because of its ability to simply create distributed, portable and robust applets. When applets are embedded into a Web page, the page is brought to life with truly interactive content, animation, graphics and sound.
Specifically, Java is an object-oriented language that is used to create modules that run on UNIX, Windows and Macintosh operating systems without recompiling. These modules may be stand-alone applications or embedded applets within a Web page. The course includes:
- lecture, demonstrations, assignments and projects that deal with the Java language and environment
- Java class libraries, including Abstract Windows Toolkit (AWT)
- Debugging and exception handling
- threads and synchronization
You will learn the Java programming language and will be introduced to its class libraries, including the special Abstract Windows Toolkit library used for developing graphical user inter-faces. |
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Java: Discovering Its Power (X436.2) |
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Computer Science |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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Java is the hottest new programming language since Fortran and is rapidly overtaking C++ in the minds of advanced developers. Standard in the language are several new, powerful features that raise the level of abstraction of programming. Features such as applets enable programmers to build applications that were previously nearly impossible to create.
This course examines Java as an exceptional computer language, a worthy successor to C, and as the lingua franca of advanced systems programming for the Internet environment. Students study Java's expressions and data structures, objects and classes, inheritance, graphics programming, applets, exceptions, I/O, multithreading, and networking. |
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Javascript (CCL. 211) |
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Business |
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Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
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This course will provide a detailed introduction to JavaScript, a compact, object-based scripting language used for developing Internet/intranet applications. JavaScript statements embedded in an HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) page can recognize and respond to user events such as mouse clicks, form input, and page navigation. Topics to be covered include objects and object hierarchy, JavaScript and the HTML layout, the tools of JavaScript and tips, lists and reservations.
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Language Development and Acquisition (Online) (X 325.03) |
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Information Technology |
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University of California, Los Angeles Extension |
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This course provides the rationale for bilingual/English language acquisition and development programs. Topics include historical and current theories of second-language acquisition, as well as models of language programs that have implications for second-language development. Instruction also considers psychological factors that affect first- and second-language development. |
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Language Structure and Usage (Online) (X 325.04) |
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Information Technology |
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This course covers the major theories and factors related to language structure and usage, as well as universals and differences, including those in the structure of English. Discussion of idioms and applications of exercises also are included. |
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Layout Design for the Web (033IIW502) |
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Web Development |
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University of California, Davis Extension |
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Today the World Wide Web is the ultimate tool for creative expression. Build your Web page layout with a strong visual dialog incorporating key conceptual, visual, relational and practical elements.
Using design principles, you will learn basic theories of layout including:
- white space
- typography
- line weight
- proportion
- grid
- interval
- color theory
Create sophisticated, high quality, aesthetically pleasing visual messages with an emphasis on Web design considerations, including file formats. |
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Layout Design for the Web (034IIW502) |
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Web Development |
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University of California, Davis Extension |
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Today the World Wide Web is the ultimate tool for creative expression. Build your Web page layout with a strong visual dialog incorporating key conceptual, visual, relational and practical elements.
Using design principles, you will learn basic theories of layout including:
- white space
- typography
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- proportion
- grid
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- color theory
Create sophisticated, high quality, aesthetically pleasing visual messages with an emphasis on Web design considerations, including file formats. |
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Leadership (80200) |
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Business |
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Cardean University |
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According to Hughes et al, oftentimes the only difference between chaos and a smoothly functioning operation is leadership. Recent problems in well-known organizations in the United States (like Enron, Tyco, and Andersen to name a few) point to lapses in leadership in terms of ethical and moral components. As you have chosen to study this topic in this seminar, you probably have an inkling of the power of leadership, or at the very least you have had many experiences with what you would describe as "good" leaders-people who have been able to decipher chaos, set a vision, and get things done in a meaningful way. Perhaps you have also been subjected to "bad" leaders and have committed to not being like them.
The purpose of this course is to dig a little deeper into the topic of leadership in such a way that you'll have the opportunity to explore what leadership is about. This exploration will rely on your experience (both personal and professional) with leaders, a heavy dose of readings, and application through a series of papers and analyses. At the end of the course, and through rigorous study, you should understand more about what you believe constitutes good leadership. This course is focused on enhancing your understanding and application of leadership in both your personal and professional roles.
A high level of energy is expected from students taking this course. There is a good deal of reading to do and discussions to participate in. In learning about leadership, the combination of these two methods, coupled with your own reflection, are key to mastering the subject. |
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Legal Aspects of Information, Privacy, and Technology (Online) (X 396.14) |
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Law & Criminal Justice |
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University of California, Los Angeles Extension |
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In our increasingly information-based economy, the accumulation and protection of data and intellectual creations assume greater significance. This course explores this duality--the impact the Internet has in relation to privacy and the protection of intellectual property. Accordingly, particular attention is paid to patents, copyright, fair use, and trademark issues. The course addresses issues of cyber-privacy, cookies, and understanding what "privacy" really means. |
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